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spanning generations of talent P. 17 NC Jazz Festival culls world-class musicians for ILM

In its 33rd year, the North Carolina Jazz Festival continues its legacy of renowned musicians from across the globe and flavorful styles of an American-bred sound.

This year, guests will enjoy performances by veteran guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, 17-year-old violin prodigy Jonathan Russell (pictured), and American cornetist Ed Polcer. As well, trumpet player and vocalist Bria Skonberg, hailing from British Columbia, will grace the stage, among many other talented artists. Taking place February 7th through 9th at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside in scenic downtown Wilmington, the NC Jazz Festival will offer musical pleasure, education, and more all in one setting. Flip to page 17 for full details. Courtesy photo

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I shook my head no. It was the week when the Powerball jackpot had everyone talking about the big cashout.

“Jock and I are stretched so tight right now financially, that if I came home and said I had spent money on a lottery ticket, he would probably be done with me,” I said.

“Oh! You should!” She launched into a brief history of an acquaintance who had won various lottery pots in the past, followed by reasons people should play.

I have never played the lottery in my life; nor have I been interested in it.

Jackpot winning is big news. People are forever being interviewed about their windfalls and plans. Winners are subject to a certain amount of hounding, as others ask for or expect money, and people weigh in with heavy opinions. Frankly, it sounds stressful.

But the buzz around this jackpot got me thinking.

Like many Americans, financial matters weigh heavily on my mind. Wouldn’t a sudden windfall help?

What would I really do with it? I thought.

My estimation after taxes would put the payout some where in the neighborhood of $53 million. I can’t even conceive of what that would really be. After paying off our house and Daddy’s house, along with all of our outstanding debts, that would leave $52 million.

In my fantasy, I began assigning $40 million to local charities. Obviously, as the Live Local columnist, I wouldn’t be giving money to the national offices of charities, like March of Dimes. Any contributions would be local, with certain stipulations; million-dollar gifts don’t come without strings. I think I’d ask charities to use the money something like this: 1) Please, pay off any out standing debts of the organization—mortgage, back taxes, etc.

2) Please, take at least $100,000 and set up an endowment from which the organization can draw some continuous income.

3) All remaining money must be spent locally, preferably on programs and staff. Do not send it up the line

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to a national office. We want to make an impact here.

Please, do not go spend it at Sam’s Club, Walmart or online at 4imprint.com. Local businesses have supported your mission for years, and can provide all the materials and services found online. When you submit your end-of-grant report, we need to see receipts from local businesses, not Walmart.

(Remember this is my fantasy I can do anything I want.)

4) As stated above, please hire local staff. Please, use this money to implement programs and put people to work here.

Wow! To picture the influx of a million dollars each going to 40 nonprofits—Cape Fear Riverwatch, WHQR, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., LINC, Good Shepherd Center, DREAMS, Rape Crisis Center, Thalian Hall, Tileston Medical Clinic, nonprofit theater companies, the literacy council, the museums, Mother Hubbard‘s Cupboard—is overwhelming. Just think about $40 million spent in our local economy and what that would look like.

Think about the rolling impact.

“I would hire seven more staff member,” Linda Lytvinenko, executive director of Cape Fear Literacy Council, responded to my bait. “And facility—we need more space.”

How many people could Good Shepherd or Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard feed with $1 million each?

If money went to WHQR, I imagine the transmitter would get upgraded, more staff hired and local programming expanded significantly. That would hopefully generate people buying locally and eating at local restaurants, thereby putting more people to work.

It sounds simplistic, but the real ripple effect would be enormous. Theatre companies could pay performers a living wage. The impact of that alone would be astounding: People who routinely spend more than 20 hours a week after their day job would develop and further their skills and craft, dedicating as much if not more time than many people to professional development. To see them paid a living wage could be a major game-changer for our community.

More renovations to Thalian Hall would put members

of the construction industry, interior design firms, and visual artists to work. Artists, educators, musicians, architects, the hungry and homeless, animal rescues, environmentalists, local print shops, construction supplies and hardware stores ... the beneficiaries would be limitless. Not to mention by paying off mortgages and back debts, the financial drains on these organizations would be greatly reduced, allowing more money raised and brought in by grants to stay among our community rather than to have to go out of our area.

Of the $12 million still left, it is obvious that Jock’s own Full Belly Project would be the major beneficiary— say, $5 million. That would pay off their mortgage, set up an endowment and allow Jock to really make an impact with his inventions, which he gives away.

I have a short personal list of close friends who are in dire final straits; if I had the ability to help I would. So that’s another $2 million.

I dream of launching a micro press dedicated to high-end collectible books. Since it’s my fantasy and my dream, let’s put $3 million into the startup. Let’s put $2 million in savings for Jock and I to actually take a vacation (Is that possible? Can we do that?) and have a rainy-day fund for the things that happen as we go through life (medical bills, retirement, home repairs, etc.). In all honestly, the rainy-day fund would be walking around this community and seeing the impact my winnings would have for people working, renovations and preservation flourishing, children being empowered, adults reading and improving their employment skills.

I never wanted to be wealthy to have toys. Many people do; they dream of the big, immaculately decorated house, servants, boats, designer clothes and expensive cars. I want to be comfortable and have a safe roof that doesn’t leak over my head. What I really want in my adult life is to be able to patron the arts and give money to worthy causes—to be a philanthropist.

Thanks for indulging my fantasy. In lieu of the fantasy, I get to win every time I walk in the door of a small business and am greeted by name, with a smile and the knowledge that the person behind the counter has a job in part because of my choice to be there that day.

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It seemed like a good idea to use Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend to celebrate activism. There was no gun show at the armory, so we took a road trip north. We set out on back roads through rural NC and Virginia, and got lost a few times on our way to our first stop at Appomattox; it was a long, hard road to Appomattox in 1865. When we arrived, the sun was finally setting on the Museum of the Confederacy down the road from the courthouse where Grant accepted Lee’s surrender. Feel free to supply your own symbolism there.

We encamped near Manassas and arrived at Bull Run in the morning. Ft. Sumpter may have started the shooting war, but Bull Run ended our innocence. A hundred thousand Blues and Grays gathered on hills south of Washington, each side believing one punch in the nose would end it. War is always the end-result of a long series of miscalculations.

We forged ahead and ate dinner in the Nixon booth at Martin’s Pub in Washington.

Nixon, JFK, and many other congressmen ate and drank at Martin’s regularly, got to know each other and sometimes collaborated to solve problems. That’s not happening there now. Congress is in session in DC less often to allow congressmen to return to their “constituency” donors mostly—and preventing political adversaries from breaking bread

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Monday morning we marched on the Capitol for our celebration. Inaugural committee volunteers greeted well over a million of us like the rockstars we are. (That’s nearly a 100 times Wilmington’s MLK Day parade.

And not one Washington, DC news director got himself arrested trying to drive through in the crowd.) Politicians made speeches, the president renewed an oath similar to the oath of soldiers and citizens, and Beyonce lipsynced, but the real party wasn’t on the hill.

The soul of the celebration was on the mall; “we the people”celebrating each other.

The rest of the world backslapped us, too.

Rest of the world? Sure! Our hotel restaurant manager was Nepalese. At Martin’s we sat next to a table of Saudis, and our waiter was Greek. French and Spanish and numerous Mother Africa tongues blended with street slang, American and the king’s English on the mall. Two women behind me alternated between impeccable English and a Slavic tongue I couldn’t identify.

Check the stock market’s rise? That’s world investors rewarding us for our good sense.

That 2009 Nobel Peace Prize? The world gave it to us for choosing a slightly less nationalistic and militaristic path in 2008, for at least acknowledging what MLK said in 1967: “If we are to have peace on earth…we must develop a world perspective.”

While Joe Biden danced in the streets, we maneuvered past Lincoln to the Martin Luther King Memorial and celebrated the ongoing nonviolent transformation of a world of slavery to one of justice. I took my wife’s picture as she stood with MLK, under his quote, “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”

That evening we danced with Democrats at the North Carolina inaugural ball. It was encouraging to hear physicians, nurses, accountants, salesman and tradesmen discuss the challenges of convincing their down-home friends that voting Democrat doesn’t mean you dance with the devil. A soft-spoken doctor from Franklin, NC, even taught us the down-home toast. The toast convinced me that my wife should have her own booth at Martin’s. She spent her activist life standing with MLK, carving mountains of despair into stones of hope, and kept faith with the down-home toast by cultivating a “land where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.”

NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Pushing the Personhood Envelope California activist Jonathan Frieman finally got his day in court in January, but a Marin County judge quickly rejected his argument that he is entitled to use the state’s carpool lanes accompanied only by a sheath of corporate papers in the passenger seat. (During the 2012 Republican primaries, Mitt Romney famously asserted a corporation’s general right under the law to be treated as a “person.”) The judge decided that the state legislature’s carpool law was intended only to reduce traffic clutter and that driving with no passenger except corporate papers was unrelated to that goal. Frieman told reporters that he had been carrying the papers around for years, hoping to be challenged.

Cultural Diversity The U.S. Congress may suffer dismal popularity ratings (less savory than head lice, according to one survey), but it is saintly compared to India’s legislatures, which contain six accused rapists at the state level and two in the national parliament. Thirty-six local officials, as well, have been charged with sexual assault (according to India’s Association for Democratic Reforms).

In fact, the association reported in December that 162 of the lower house of Parliament’s 552 members currently face criminal charges. The problem is compounded by India’s notoriously paralyzed justice system, which practically ensures that the charges will be unresolved for years, if not decades.

Many Japanese men seem to reject smartphones in favor of a low-tech 2002 Fujitsu cellphone, according to a January Wall Street Journal dispatch because it can help philanderers keep their affairs from lovers’ prying eyes.

The phones lack sophisticated tracking features plus, a buried “privacy” mode gives off only stealth signals when lovers call and leaves no trace of calls, texts or emails. A senior executive for Fujitsu said, “If Tiger Woods had (this phone), he wouldn’t have gotten in trouble.”

China’s national legislature passed a law in December to establish that people have a duty to visit their aged parents periodically.

China’s rapid urbanization has not developed nursing homes and similar facilities to keep pace with the population, and sponsors of the law said it would give the parents a legal right to sue their children for ignoring them.

Latest Religious Messages Redemption! Senior pastor Claude Gilliland III was forced to admit to his flock at the New Heart church in Cleburne, Texas, in January that he is a convicted sex offender and that he and his ex-wife had worked in the pornography industry. Gilliland, 54, served four years in prison in the 1990s for sexually assaulting his ex-wife, but in January was nonetheless defended by his congregation. “If we believe in the redemptive work of Christ,” said one

parishioner, “then this man is a miracle.” (Gilliland believes he needs no redemption for the assault, for he was innocent of that but that he had done other bad things during that time that did require redemption.)

God and Shoes: “Prophet” Cindy Jacobs said in a January Internet broadcast that God has revealed Himself to her by mysteriously removing critical shortages in her life, such as her car’s well-worn tires that just kept rolling.

“I remember one time that I had a pair of shoes that I wore and wore and wore and wore and wore and it just for years, these shoes did not wear out.” Dublin, Ireland, inventor David Bonney recently decided to change the marketing of his new shoes to “Atheist Shoes.”

Two years earlier, he had started the business with the idea of selling “Christian” shoes that contained water in the soles so that wearers could walk on water.

Questionable Judgments Four days after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., officials at Public School 79 in New York City decided it would be a good time for a fullblown lockdown drill with no advance warning. Though P.S. 79 is a high school and not an elementary school, it is composed of about 300 students with special needs (autism, cerebral palsy, severe emotional disorders) who, with their teachers, were startled to hear the early- morning loudspeaker blaring, “Shooter (or, possibly, “intruder”), get out, get out, lockdown.” One adult said it took her about five minutes to realize that it was only a drill.

Still, said another, “It was probably the worst feeling I ever had in my life.”

Neighborhood observers reported in December that the asbestos-removal “crew” working at the former YWCA in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, consisted merely of volunteer teenagers who are students at the local religious Buckeye Education School. State regulations require that asbestos (known to cause deadly respiratory illnesses) be handled only by

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In November, Tokyo’s Kenichi Ito, 29, bested his own Guinness World Record by a full second (down to 17.47 seconds) in the 100-meter dash on all fours. Ito runs like a Patas monkey, which he has long admired, and which (along with his self-described monkeylike face) inspired him nine years ago to take up “four-legged” running. He reported trouble only once, when he went to the mountains to train and was shot at by a hunter who mistook him for a wild boar.

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Stage and Big Dawg Productions, local theatre-goers will enjoy lots of laughs in coming weeks—though the guffaws may be a bit twisted. As City Stage delves into playwright Martin McDonagh’s black comedy, Big Dawg will revel in the antics of a grown man’s imaginary friend. Both shows will open this Thursday, February 7th.

“Harvey” by Big Dawg Productions Feb. 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. • Sun., 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. $15-20 • www.bigdawgproductions.org The 1944 play by Mary Chase (and 1950 film) “Harvey” closely follows the story of middle-aged Elwood P. Dowd (Mike O’Neil) and Veta Simmons (Michelle Gagliano). The tale revolves around Elwood’s unusual friendship with an imaginary—or not so—rabbit.

“They are a brother and sister who very clearly love each other,” director Robb Mann says, “but like all siblings, there is conflict as well. This conflict is exacerbated, of course, by Elwood’s relationship with Harvey, the [over six-foot] pooka that seemingly is only visible to Elwood, which strains the family’s place in the community and internal relationships as well.”

Veta and her daughter, Myrtle Mae (Lauren Doughten), obsess over their status in society. They are plagued by Elwood’s “plight”—as Veta blames Harvey’s appearance on her brother’s drinking or, perhaps, his insanity. Hilarity ensues as Elwood introduces everyone he meets to his dear—though invisible—friend.

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At her wit’s end with Elwood, Veta fights to have her brother committed to the local sanitarium but, in error, doctors admit her instead.

As the plot thickens, despite his delusion, Elwood seems to win the hearts of all.

“The thing about Elwood, and why casting him is so difficult, is that he is a staggeringly empathetic man who only sees the very best in people, all the while being completely unaware of the effect Harvey has on others,” Mann explains. “Mike O’Neil was certainly on my short list of actors who I thought would be a good fit for Elwood, both because of his general personality as well as his natural comedic timing.”

In contrast, he says Veta is perfectly relatable for the audience, “especially in how fed up she gets with Elwood for not being ‘normal.’ Veta initiates the conflict in the show but is never a villain or even a bad person.”

Mann, who has been a director for Big Dawg since the company’s first few seasons, recently directed “The Lion in Winter” which earned Best Play at the Wilmington Theater Awards. He says Big Dawg’s theme for this season is family. “With ‘Harvey,’ all of the major precipitating events (both the conflict and resolution) come about due to the feelings one family member has toward another, and it is a triumph of the ability to love your family no matter what, taking the good with the bad.”

He continues, assuring that the sum of a person matters a lot more than any individual facet. “The whole question of whether Elwood is insane or not is wholly independent from whether or not he sees an invisible six-foot talking white rabbit,” Mann finishes.

“All I know is that given the choice between hanging out with Elwood or some of the other characters in the show, I’d choose Elwood every time.”

“The Lieutenant of Inishmore” by City Stage Feb. 7-10, 15-17, 22-24 • 8 p.m.

City Stage, 21 N. Front St. $16 • www.citystagenc.com “In 2006, I was acting in New York City and saw McDonagh’s ‘The Pillowman’; it’s pretty hard not to fall in love with his writing,” director Nick Basta claims.

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I got an audition for Christy in ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore.’ Naturally I didn’t get the part, but knew some- A time, somewhere, I wanted to do this play.” h The story takes place on the island of Inishmore in F County Galway, Ireland, during the early ‘90s. “Mad” f Padraic (Cullen Moss), a lieutenant in the socialist ??? M paramilitary group Irish National Liberation Army, is A pulling out the toenails of a drug pusher accused of a giving marijuana to Catholic kids, when he receives unsettling news. His father (Jon Stafford) has called to t say Padraic’s precious black cat, Wee Thomas, is sick. 1 As the feline was Padraic’s only beloved friend, the d lieutenant rushes home to care for the animal, just to t discover the cat horribly mangled and dead. Immedi- fi ately, he is intent on murderous revenge, and his ma- p niacal temper leads him to his father and the neighbor o boy, Davey (Adam Poole). o “‘Mad’ Padraic’s zest for justice is pretty much the s point of the show,” Basta explains. “There are times N I’m sure we’d all like to ‘pepper’ everyone who upsets A us, so we could relate that way. But despite Padraic’s t insanity, he’s a very noble lad. He’s an extraordinarily honest and moral person—he just likes to kill people.” b The show moves forth and a blame-game transpires; 1 Donny and Davey paint an orange cat black in hopes of d fooling Padraic, and three INLA members show up to T assasinate the leader. On the sidelines, Davey’s sister n Mairead (Kendra Goehring-Garrett) plays a romantic a and wicked part of her own.

R “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” is almost slapstick in its twists and violence, a black comedy for which t playwright McDonagh is famous. “I tell my students at g UNCW and Insight School of Acting, ‘The best plays h take you somewhere you didn’t even know you were going,’” Basta asserts. “‘Inishmore’ is one of those; by the time you’re done laughing, you realize it’s all a political statement on the stupidity of violence. So, yes, black comedy can be a powerful tool of change.”

McDonagh is a forerunner in the art form, in fact.

“We’re all pretty much immune to this kind of violence mixed with humor in film thanks to the Tarantinos of the world, but theater was a bit behind,” Basta says.

“McDonagh’s taste for violence and gore was a new direction—not to the world but to the theater.”

Despite the ungovernable torment within “Inishmore,” it’s a show which runs in unexpected directions, cracking smiles on those with the guts to face the gore. “Well, if you don’t laugh while seeing ‘Inishmore,’” Basta quips, “I’m not sure if you’re alive, and I certainly haven’t done my job!”

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one of our own: African American playwright Willis Richardson continues to impact hler

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Wilmington’s oldest theatre company in continuing operation is The Willis Richardson Players, founded in 1974.

It is named in honor of Willis Richardson, the first African American playwright to have a dramatic play performed on Broadway. He also happens to be a native of Wilmington.

He should be a household name, along with Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams, and his work should still be taught in schools.

For many years, his “Plays and Pageants from the Life of the Negro” (co-edited with May Miller) was used in segregated African American schools as part of the literature and theatre arts curriculums.

“The Chip Woman’s Fortune” opened at the Frazee Theatre on Broadway on May 15, 1923. At a time when minstrel shows were still dominating mainstream entertainment’s depiction of African Americans, Richardson was the first commercially successful playwright to depict everyday family life for African Americans onstage. When “The Chip Woman’s Fortune” opened, Brecht’s “In the Jungle of Cities” was suffering from disruption of production by early Nazis in Germany, and Yeats, co-founder of the Abbey Theatre in Ireland, would be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature the same year.

Though we claim Richardson as a native, because he was born here on November 5, 1889, we lost him and his family due to a sudden move following the 1898 Race Riots. Lela Thompson, past president and one of the original members of the Willis Richardson Players, acknowledges the tremendous cultural loss of Richardson, though necessary to his growth.

“I’m not sure if he would have achieved all that he did in Wilmington,” she notes. “He set goals and achieved goals. The fact he moved helped him achieve those goals. It was a loss

for us, but good for him.”

Most of his formative years took place in Washington, D.C, where the family settled and he lived for the remainder of his life. Our loss was D.C.’s gain. In high school his teachers inspired him, including Angelina Weld Grimké, of Harlem Renaissance fame, whose play “Rachel” (written in response to “Birth of a Nation”), paved the way for Richardson’s playwright career. Though he turned down a scholarship to Howard University, due to the family’s larger need for him to go to work, he was strongly connected with the Howard University Players. He took playwrighting classes by correspondence course and developed his craft largely focusing on the one-act drama.

Within that form his works display remarkable range. “The Black Horseman” is a well-written verse-drama set during ancient Rome’s interest in conquering Africa. “The House of Sham” is a morality play on the surface but also a satire of pretensions and financial expectations. “The King’s Dilemma” takes the premise of “The Prince and The Pauper”: The prince befriends a pauper, and through an extreme series of unintended consequences, ultimately brings down the monarchy and gives rise to essentially a communist utopia.

Considering this happened in the 1920s is a feat since communism carried different connotations. Richardson and Paul Robeson were contemporaries, and the New York Public Library lists correspondence between the two men, as well as correspondence with W.E.B. Du Bois.

“I think his legacy is that he encouraged minorities and other people to be interested in the performing arts,” Thompson muses. “It was close to home; you felt close to him.”

Perhaps, though, his most lasting contribution to the world was not his barrier-breaking work for adult audiences. The choice to write plays for children (both to be performed by and for children) was a lasting contribution. No one gets rich or advances a career based on

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children’s theatre. Before television, when film was just becoming widespread, the dominant medium for communicating subtle cultural messages remained through theatre. In a world that sorely lacked a realistic depiction of African Americans onstage, Richardson provided heroic figures who struggle with difficult questions of daily survival, class and justice.

The Willis Richardson Players were founded during their namesake’s lifetime. He even sent an inscribed copy of “Plays and Pageants from the Life of the Negro” to them. For almost 40 years, The Willis Richardson Players honored him by continuing to breathe life in to the canon of African American theatre.

From musicals like “The Wiz,” to well-known serious dramas, à la “A Raisin in the Sun,” to obscure but important works, The Willis Richardson Players have kept a celebration of African American theatre thriving here.

“I like to think the fact that we have been in existence here has encouraged people that might not have been interested in the performing arts to attend theatre,” Thompson notes. “And the young people—we have encouraged them!”

“Oh, I got my start with Willis Richardson,” Maxwell Paige confirms—a start which led not only into acting, but directing, co-starring with Linda Lavin in Red Barn’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” and now as artistic director of Porch Theatre Company.

Several times The Willis Richardson Players have brought our most famous local playwright’s work to life, including his hit “The Chip Woman’s Fortune” and his critical success “The Broken Banjo,” for which he won the 1928 Edith Schwarb Cup from Yale University.

Richardson passed away on November 7th, 1977. The message of his life and work continues to reverberate not just in his hometown, but throughout our country because of the messages he brought to generations of audiences: We all struggle, we must respect each other and communicate as people—not as parodies. Most importantly, he proved that to set a goal and work toward it means achieving the incredible.

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‘Xanadu’ makes for a spectacular evening of joy, love and laughter hler

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For the last 10 years, it seems that we have been besieged by stage adaptations of movies—“Evil Dead,” “Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog,” “White Christmas,” “Debbie Does Dallas,” among them. Though the live adaptation of “Xanadu” relies heavily on the fabulous soundtrack of the film, the stage show has a stronger emphasis on the muse/ ancient Greek storyline and a strong tonguein-cheek self-mockery. Set primarily in Venice Beach, California, in 1980, the show opens as a talented, gorgeous but strikingly dumb young artist named Sonny Malone (Max Korn). Malone is finishing a mural depicting the muses of ancient Greece, and struggling with the eternal doubt and questions of the artistic temperament. Clio (Shannon Playl), leader of the muses, hears his need and decides to go to him in disguise as “Kira,” a roller skater with an Australian accent. Along the way she not only helps Sonny find his dreams, but also saves an old scrooge named Danny Maguire (R. Manley Lucas) from his own miserliness. She en-

STAR POWER: Stephanie Holland Newkirk, Shannon Playl and Max Korn in the Wilmington premiere of ‘Xanadu: The Musical.’ Photo by Alan Cradick.

dures it all while unknowingly battling a curse placed upon her by two of her nine sisters, Melpomene (Kaitlin Baden) and Calliope (Heather Setzler). It’s a full day of work, to say the least.

Director Tom Briggs must have felt like he received a gift from the gods when Shannon Playl auditioned for this role. She looks

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like Olivia Newton-John (from the film), with her beautiful blonde hair, lovely figure and luminescent skin. Even better, she looks like Kerry Butler (who originated the role on Broadway). Good lord, can she sing! It would have to be intimidating to take on a role consisting primarily of songs made famous by Newton-John, but Playl goes at the score with verve, confidence and a voice that packs an ongoing punch. From the first stanza of “I’m Alive,” she hooks the audience! I hope when the 2013 Wilmington Theater Award nominations come up, she gets recognized. Besides her great singing, she plays comedy with ease. And she dances.

And did I mention she does it all on roller skates?

Playing opposite Playl is Max Korn as Sonny Malone (winner of Best Newcomer at the theater awards last month and featured in encore’s Emerging Talent last year).

Fans of Korn will not be disappointed; he is a delight in this role. From “Spamalot” to “Spring Awakening” to “Next to Normal” to “The Most Happy Fella,” he clearly maintains range. But the comedy in this show is hard to play well, something that requires a total straight-faced naiveté to nail it; Korn does. It’s a heavy role to carry, and both he an Playl are onstage almost constantly. The writing is sharp and incisive with lots of oneliners (think of “M*A*S*H” with a lot more

self-deprecating references), so if the actors don’t embrace the jokes, the audience will miss them entirely. Korn sells the humor without breaking character or sacrificing his role. Best of all, the audience slowly finds they’re really rooting for the young lovers.

Playl and Korn completely convince us that within this absurdly ridiculous premise, they are falling in love in spite of some overwhelming odds.

Briggs has a real eye for casting. Among his inspired choices: Calliope is played by Heather Setzler. Setzler is no stranger to Wilmington audiences (“Man of La Mancha,” “9 to 5,” “Anything Goes”); she is beautiful and has a wonderful voice. Consequently, if frequently, she gets cast as the love interest. How wonderful to see her in a comedic role! If it is possible to refer to anyone in this hysterical show as “the comic relief,” it would be Setzler. She dons an obnoxious nasal inflection and cat-eye glasses.

Kaitlin Baden apparently stepped into the role of Melpomene at literally a moment’s notice. During the curtain speech, we were informed she would be taking over for Stephanie Holland Newkirk. Baden pulls it off immaculately! The dancing, blocking, singing and performance all look pitch-perfect.

The ensemble of the show has their work cut out for them, but what fun it must be!

Besides muses, they play sirens, gods, and for the song “Have You Never Been Mellow,” they come out as a Cyclops, Medusa and Centaur—something to be seen to be believed. “Sight gag” is a term that does not do this justice.

Still, one of the best moments comes in complete seriousness. It is a flashback for Danny Maguire to his young life during “Whenever You’re Away From Me.” Suddenly, Jason Aycock appears as the young Maguire. He tap dances a wonderful interlude with Playl. It must have been an obvious choice: Who in town has the looks, the skill and the talent to play Gene Kelly (from the movie)? It might be time for someone to think about producing “Singin’ in the Rain” again.

The band is great, with big shoes to fill in scoring Electric Light Orchestra. How does a four-piece (Jonathan Barber and Chiaki Ito on keyboards, Rob Murphrey on drums and Gary Steele on guitar) compete with a multipiece mini-orchestra? They do it beautifully.

They are onstage and interact with the actors, which adds another piece to the campiness this show embraces.

For a wonderful evening of laughter, joy, and a sweet love story that will leave you giddy inside, “Xanadu” is the ticket!

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Moonshine Cabaret present a throwback to back to 1920s art form

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the 1920s were a prosperous time for the economy, literature and women’s suffrage. Due to Prohibition, the bootlegging and entertainment industry thrived immensely. To this day, the notion of a 1920’s speakeasy still holds romantic and artful qualities to it: men sporting fedoras with an illegal beverage in their hand, a booming jazz band sweating and smoking their soul out onstage, and in the spotlight, scantily clad women singing cabaret songs and performing burlesque routines.

Still today burlesque remains a performance art, which involves the exaggeration and caricature of serious works, whether it’s through literary form, dance, song, etc.

Though known for its risque striptease el-

ement, the core of burlesque and cabaret is purely theater and comedy. Even the word originates from the Italian word “burlesco,” which comes from burla, meaning a joke or mockery.

Although it’s nearly a century later, there are still entertainers, like Mark Slomski, who wish to retain that Roaring Twenties vibe. Based out of Richmond, Virginia, Slomski learned much and gained fame in the local cabaret world during his time with The Slomski Brothers, a vaudeville comedy duo with his now late brother, Phil. Since, Mark has hosted and performed in variety shows and with several troupes, including the Moonshine Cabaret, a vintage burlesque group, which will come to the Port City this weekend.

All performers of the Moonshine Cabaret hail from all across the nation. Mark recalls first meeting Moonshine member Mavi Clay in Asheville. “It was fall 2010 and the annual American Burlesque and Sideshow Festival (ABSF) was hap-

pening. Mavi and I met there briefly, but we only started talking when I got a call from her months later, asking if I remembered her.

It took a moment but then I remembered: When we met she was naked and painted all blue.”

The Moonshine Cabaret brings the 1920’s speakeasy experience, featuring famous vintage-style entertainment from near and far. The troupe’s show combines feats of danger, music, comedy, burlesque, vaudeville and, as they proudly declare, “a little hoochie coo!”

“All of us in the cabaret are from the East Coast, but we’re still a bit separated,” Mark explains. “It’s mostly the DC and Richmond area, though we have members based out of Philadelphia. A lot of people assume I’m

the host of the troupe but, in reality, we all host during our shows.”

Belly-dancing with Mavi, a sideshow by Mab Just Mab, hula-hooper Bitsy Buttons, and narrators and comedic storytellers the Bag Ladies of the Sidetracked remain among the show’s highlights. “Occasionally we’ll have fire performances in our shows also,” Mark says. “As for me and my role: I suppose I’m the ‘uke vaudevillian’, as I have my ukulele and entertain through music, wit and, of course, whiskey.”

While our city has had moments of burlesque scenes and cabaret performers, it hasn’t remained as steady compared to Richmond, D.C. and Baltimore’s burlesque locales. With former troupes such as The Peepshow Cabaret and Mama Burque’s, it’s clear Wilmington had and still has a lot of potential. Currently, it’s mainly small groups, such as Vaudeworld Productions, and independent performers which keep the burlesque scene alive locally.

“A few of us in the troupe have been to Wilmington in the past and we’ve all really liked the city,” Mark notes. “There’s definitely something about it that draws this kind of performance art.”

The Moonshine Cabaret will be gracing the stage of The Juggling Gypsy this Friday at 9 p.m. The troupe, along with featured local performer Zina Czarina, will bring a unique vaudeville experience for only $5 before traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee. Due to the adult nature of the material, the show is for audiences 18 years or older. For more info on the troupe, visit www.facebook.com/ MoonshineCabaret.

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We represent over 40 local and regional fine artists in our member’s gallery and offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to 7 working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and small art supply store.

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New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com Chasing Light and Shadow will be opening at New Elements Gallery and will continue to be on display through February 22nd. A collection of varied works by the gallery’s artists, the exhibition will include paintings, original prints and sculpture with a study of the interplay of light and shadow. “Chiaroscuro” is a term frequently used in the art world to describe this phenomenon. From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: 1: pictorial representation in terms of light and shade without regard to color; 2a : the arrangement or treatment of light and dark parts in a pictorial work of art; b : the interplay or contrast of dissimilar qualities (as of mood or character); 3: a 16th century woodcut technique involving the use of several blocks to print different tones of the same color; also : a print made by this technique; 4: the interplay of light and shadow on or as if on a surface; 5:

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Local band Rotage will bike on tour to NYC as a fund-raiser for Save the Children

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the Sandy Hook shootings, local band Rotage decided it was time to take action and make a difference. Comprising two brothers, Angelo and Roberto Giambra, Rotage wanted to find a way to use their music to bring people together for a shared purpose and to raise awareness.

They devised a plan that would have them bicycling with their instruments 730 miles from Wilmington to New York City, performing in various cities along the way to raise awareness and donations for Save the Children, the leading independent organization that intends to create change in the lives of children in need around the world. Rotage will debut their fundraiser campaign—aptly titled Pedaling Music—with the Acoustical Jam for Save the Children at Soapbox on Saturday, February 9th, alongside local musicians Susan Savia and Andrew Beeson. Admission is a minimum of $5, and 100 percent of the donations will go to Save the Children.

“The saying ‘peace through music’ isn’t cliché—it’s a reality—and it is a statement about the vision of the most important role of

we got hurt and drove our parents crazy. We started thinking about all the children that will never have a chance to have those moments and felt that now that we are men, it’s time to stand up and do something. My father has always said ‘stop talking about all the things you can’t do, and go do what you can.’

This is something we can do and there’s no reason not to.

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Sat., 2/9 • 9:30 Front St. Soapbox, 255 N. $5 min. donation ic.com www.pedalingmus music,” Savia says. “Music is the great unifier [and] Save the Children is an organization with integrity. I appreciate their accountability and their work without political agenda or religious orientation.”

Hailing from Torino, Italy, the brothers use traditionally classical instruments and create a unique blend of pop and rock with both English and Italian lyrics. encore spoke to Rotage about their upcoming journey, their mission, and why they chose to relocate from Italy to Wilmington.

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BIKING BROTHERS: Angelo and Roberto Giam-

bra will pedal 730 miles with their instruments to raise money for Save the Children. Courtesy photo

Music originate?

Angelo Giambra (AG): The first idea was just to play music for the charity. As musicians, this seemed totally logical, of course. As the idea began to grow and evolve it seemed too easy to just take off on a car trip and perform—after all, that’s what musicians do on a normal basis. We felt that we needed to do something unusual and challenging for ourselves while in the process of bringing more awareness to Save the Children. e: Tell me more about the upcoming journey.

Roberto Giambra (RG): We will be hauling our instruments—digital piano, guitar, violin, and a compact PA system—with a homemade trailer attached to our bicycle. We will have no back-up vehicle, and we’ll be doing around 40 miles daily. We are planning to play at a least 15 different cities from Wilmington to New York, NY, starting by the end of June and arriving in New York by mid-August. We’ll also bring along our tent and sleeping bags, but are hoping to get some hotel rooms donated along the way. At some point a shower will be in order at the very least!

There’s a lot to do with lining up gigs, finding help crossing large bridges, finding lodging establishments, planning and determining how to handle meals and rest stops—you just don’t take off on a 730-mile bicycle journey without a lot of forethought. e: Has biking always been a big part of your life?

RG: When we were kids back in Italy we used to ride all the time, but not so much as adults.

During Christmas, while we were talking and joking about our youth, we were remembering playing soccer and riding bicycles and times

e: When you were first attracted to Save the Children?

AG: We knew we wanted to do something for children so we began researching different charities.

We felt that Save the Children really helps kids from basic needs to education and beyond. Save the Children was immediately on the scene following Hurricane Sandy and the Sandy Hook tragedy. When most people think about Save the Children, they think immediately of third-world countries, and while they certainly do a lot there, they also do a tremendous amount of work right here at home in the United States. Save the Children is also one of the top-rated charities with regard to how much of their donations actually reach those in need. Both of those things were top priority points for us. We were thrilled when their special events coordinator, Jason Chmura, approved our fund-raiser, and we’re proud to be associated with them.

e: How did you end up in Wilmington from Italy?

RG: In 1996 we moved from Italy to upstate New York, with our family, where we had relatives. After visiting them a few times from Italy we fell in love with the U.S. and made the decision to move. About 10 years ago we migrated to Wilmington, for the ocean and, of course, the beautiful weather. From the historic aspect of downtown to the beauty of the local beaches, what’s not to like? It’s a great place to be!

e: What are some other ways people can help contribute?

AG: We still need sponsors and would ask that anyone who may be interested will contact us through our website. We would like to let everyone know that even if you can’t make it to one of our events you can still help by making donations online at our website. No amount is too small and everything is very much appreciated by Save the Children and us. We’re happy to play for anyone, anywhere on behalf of this charity, just contact us!

spanning generations of talent: NC Jazz Festival culls world-class musicians for ILM s

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nual 33rd NC Jazz Festival this weekend at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside downtown. A country-wide recognized event, it is one of the biggest festivals on the East Coast. Founded in 1980 by Dr. Harry VanVelsor, the festival has been bringing different styles and flavor of jazz for the past three decades. Sandy Evans, former president of the Cape Fear Jazz Society, took Dr. Vanvelsor’s place as director in 2006 and has been running it since.

“I can’t put into words what it means to have the privilege of bringing these musicians together here in Wilmington!” Evans says.

“We present and promote in hopes of preserving this wonderful music that was born in America but is nurtured worldwide.”

The event features world-renowned musicians from Australia, Italy, British Columbia, New Orleans, New York City, Maryland and New Jersey. Included among the 2013 lineup are senior jazz veteran guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, pianists Rossano Sportiello and David Boeddinghaus, along with young violinist Jonathan Russell.

“You get three different styles of jazz Thursday night,” Evans says. “This year we will open with violin and guitar, then go to Frank Bongiorno’s tribute to Charlie Parker with strings.

Then, taking a jump to a completely different style, we will have—during the second part of the evening—Banu Gibson and her hot jazz.

This is real New Orleans-style [music.]”

Friday and Saturday nights will feature traditional sounds. “It’s amazing, these musicians play in six or seven sets each night, each set has a different leader, who lets it be known what he wants them to play, and they just do it, no sheet music,” Evans notes. “They all just know the music.”

The festival will host musicians of all ages, spanning several generations. Jonathan Russell, a 17-year-old violinist from New York, has been playing ever since he was a small child.

“My parents tell me that at age 3 they stuck one under my chin, and I grinned and wouldn’t put it down,” Russell says. A film scorer at heart, Russell will be playing standards familiar to the jazz scene and a couple of originals. He seems most excited to play alongside Bucky

JOINING JAZZ: The NC Jazz Festival will bring together a slew of renowned artists, including guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli (center). Courtesy photo.

Pizzarelli, a guitar and violin veteran, who has played with greats like Tiny Tim, Benny Goodman and Les Paul since the 1950s.

“I’ve been playing with 60- and 70-year-olds since I was 6 or 7; the age difference didn’t really occur to me [then], and it certainly doesn’t make a difference now,” Russell says. “Music is music—getting to play with people as experienced as the musicians at the festival are is always a huge inspiration.”

A sound in constant evolution since its beginnings, jazz started with traditional New Orleans [Dixieland] and has moved through various flavors including be-bop, hard bop, fusion and others. Ed Polcer, an American jazz cornetist who will play the festival all three nights, elaborates.

“Over 60 years I’ve seen and heard all kinds of music, most of it good,” Polcer says. “It is the critics who label the different styles to give the general public an idea of what to expect.

Most musicians (myself included) just call it ‘music.’ We get on a bandstand and play.”

Jazz has always adopted the idea of improvising on stage, but really took hold of it in the ‘60s with musicians like John Coltrane experimenting on the saxophone. The NC Jazz Festival concerts will be no different.

“Since we will be collectively improvising each time, each performance will be a onetime-only adventure of, what we consider, cutting-edge music,” Polcer says.

Trumpet player and vocalist from British Columbia, Bria Skonberg will be returning for her fourth time to play. Listeners can expect to hear original music as well as her interpretation of standards from her recently released CD, “So Is The Day.” Skonberg, who pulls most of her younger memories of jazz from the annual Dixieland Jazz Festival in BC, says

she enjoys playing in the South—mainly because of the warm temperatures. Yet, its preservation of sound in the jazz community cannot be overlooked.

Composed of Sam Hacker, Tyler Mandich, “I’d like to see more of the classic jazz genre Braxton McKinney, and JP Garnette, Sunlight implemented as a learning building block for Alumni brings to the stage its own brand of young musicians in school,” Skonberg states. post-hardcore rock. The band cites influences “Consequently, it will become more familiar, which run the gamut, from Anthrax to Alanis granted they don’t cut all of the music pro- Morrisette, and from System of a Down to grams nationwide. The NC Jazz Festival Social Distortion. The band will perform at has done a really good job of incorporating The Whiskey with Dearest We and Young and their local youth and hosting workshops Heartless. Photo credit: Mady Noel Tompkins between the artists and students, allowing us to connect with the younger generation. Good music doesn’t die; give it room to breathe and it will adapt.”

Antagonizers Musicians are actively doing their part to Soapbox Laundro-Lounge give back to the community while they’re here, 255 N. Front St. in hopes of inspiring up-and-comers. They’ll be 2/8, 9 p.m. • Free taking a group to Roland Grise Middle School to perform a concert and hold a workshop to introduce 400 kids to the genre.

“They may someday be musicians themselves,” Evans says, “[and] definitely will be the audience of the future. Four of our musicians will be giving free master classes at the Hilton to local high-school and middle-school music students.”

Thursday night will include a duet from Bucky Pizzarelli and Jonathan Russell, folAntagonizers is a four-piece Atlanta-based lowed by Frank Bongiorno and a 10-piece street punk/rock ‘n’ roll outfit featuring Boensemble paying tribute to Charlie Parker.

Friday and Saturday night will feature all 16 hdan Zacharyj (vocals), Richard Henderson musicians from the line-up. They’ll play their (guitar/vocals), Billy Fields (bass/vocals) and Erick Antell (drums). From rock grit to catchy versions of jazz classics.

The festival doors open at 7:30 p.m. and harmonies using all members, Antagonizers concerts last until midnight. General admis- entertains in a Rancid-like style. The band will sion tickets for Thursday night are $35, and perform at Soapbox with Hudson Falcons, $50 each for Friday and Saturday. Military will Harlem Downtrotters, and The Dielectrics. pay $25 a night and student’s receive tickets for $15. Patron tickets include a Saturday morning brunch, as well as reserved seating, for $175. For more information about the festival and its list of musicians, visit http:// All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages. ncjazzfestival.com/ encore | february 6-12, 2013 | www.encorepub.com 17

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Thursday LIVE MUSIC

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THURSDAY

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$350 23oz. Pilsner Drafts

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Ron Wilson, Rick Olsen, Bill Bolduc 8pm —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Open Mic with Sean Thomas Gerard

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THURSDAY $ 3.00 Sweet Josie $ 4.00 Margaritas

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—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Karaoke

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—Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P.

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— —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 M Christopher Luther — —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 7 W Tom Noonan and Jane Houseal

PAPA DON’T PREACH: The electro-rock act from Asheville, NC, Papadosio, will perform at Soapbox Laundro-Lounge on Wednesday, February 13th with Dopapod. Courtesy photo

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—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Monica Jane

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—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 FREE SHOW : Sunlight Alumni, Dearest We, Young & Heartless —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Eddie Elliot —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 Mystic Vibrations —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Robbie Berry —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Rob Nance 8pm —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

thursDAY, FEBRUARY 7 College Night w/ DJ Pruitt & DJ SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington Live Music

—Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 Rolling Trivia —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 Fried Lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Karaoke —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 Bingo —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Open Mic 7-10pm —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266 Open Mic —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 Open Mic —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 Open Mic Night (8pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 Karaoke with DJ Damon

—Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 Jah Niceness & Tuff Lion w/ The Give Thanks Band —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Chris Bellamy —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 Karaoke —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 Rockin’ Trivia with Party Gras DJ (9 p.m.)

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 Trivia with Steve (8:30pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 Big Pooh, TAB-ONE —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

friday, FEBRUARY 8 DJ Milk —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington Karaoke —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; — 2 362-9666 B Josh Solomon 10-2am —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (base- — 7 ment); 399-3056 T Moonshine Cabaret

— —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 3 763-2223 Hudson Falcons, Antagonizers, Har-B lem Downtrotters, The Dielectrics — 3 —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 4 251-8500 DJ

— —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 2 T Project Cash — —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; Ov 256-3838 Mama’s Love —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Masonboro Sound

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—The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 East— wood Rd.; 679-8101 Beach Billy Brothers (Step up for 8 M Soldiers) tha —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; — 689-7219 2 S Saturday, FEBRUARY 9 Songwriter Open Mic with Jeff — Ecker (10pm-2am) 5 —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 S R Guitarist Mark Lynch (10:30am1:30pm) — —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 DjBe Extreme Karaoke (9pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ Time

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—Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 Traditional Irish Music Jam Session

—Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 Karaoke w/ DJ

—The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road DJKahuna

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Chris Luther (jazz)

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Irish Music Jam 2pm

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Ben Morrow

—The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road Karaoke w/ Jeremy Norris

—Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 Satellite Bluegrass Band

—Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 Piano

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 Perry Smith (Brunch 12-2)

—Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251 Fred Flynn Duo

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Matt Irie

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 Travis Shallow —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Karaoke —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 Trivia with Dutch from 94.5 The Hawk —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 The Frog Project —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 Karaoke with Mike Norris

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Karaoke w/ DJ

—Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

—Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Tim Black & Jenny Pearson

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Trivia

wednesday, FEBRUARY 13

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 40 East

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 The Bibis Ellison Band

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Overtyme

—The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 Rotage, Susan Savia, Andrew Beeson (Save the Children Benefit)

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 Murder by Death, Man Man, Samantha Crain 8pm

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Southern Trouble

—Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Sunday, FEBRUARY 10

Reggae

—Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 Behind the Garage Music 10pm

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Open Electric Jam (amps and drums

—Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 Karaoke with DJ @-Hole —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 Pengo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

tuesday, FEBRUARY 12 Jesse Stockton and Tom Shaw —Lagerheads, 35 North Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Bch; 256-0171 Super Jam Open Mic w/ Jonny Reinerth —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Open Mic w/ John Ingram —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 Open Mic/Karaoke —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ Keybo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 College Night Karaoke

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Friday 2 Miller Lite

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3 Stella

$ 25

$4 Fireball

Saturday

—Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 World Tavern Trivia hosted by Mud

Electric Mondays w/ Pruitt

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Bootleg Dynasty

Thirsty Thursday

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 James Haff (piano)

—Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 3132584 Brent Stimmel 9:30pm

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Josh Solomon & Open Mic

100 S. Front St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 251-1832

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Karaoke with DJ Party Gras (9pm)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 Piano

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

Open Mic with Sean Thomas Gerard —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 Ron Wilson, Rick Olsen, Bill Bolduc 8pm

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3 Sierra Nevada

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—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ Sir Nick Bland —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 Zach Nye —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 Hatebreed w/ Shadows Fall 6:30pm —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 Papadosio, Dopapod —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 Alan Glaser Project —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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‘Parker’ was better when it was ‘Payback’

by Anghus Parker

★★★★★

atham, Jennifer Starring Jason St Nolte Lopez and Nick

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like a good crime film—the kind with

disreputable people in a perpetual state of double-cross, stabbing each other in the back for large sums of blood money. Richard Stark’s “Parker” series of novels is the kind of cold, calculating criminal that makes for great literary fiction. The character has made the leap to film a few times, most recently in the 1999 Mel Gibson film “Payback.” Now, the character has been resuscitated again by Jason Statham in this action/thriller.

First off, I’d like to suggest filmmakers stop naming movies after the lead characters. It’s a trend that’s growing more cloying. Sure, it sometimes works on movies like “Forrest Gump” or “Fletch”—dramas and comedies mostly, but it doesn’t seem to be very effective for thrillers. Lately, it seems Hollywood’s laziest trademark comes from uninspiring titles like “Alex Cross,” “John Carter” and “Jack Reacher.” “Parker” is a crap name for a movie; fortunately, it’s a pretty average film, so the mediocre title doesn’t detract too much from the overall product. Generic title.

Generic movie.

The last incarnation of the character was at least smart enough to name it “Payback.”

That’s a pithy title. In one word, it notes everything; it encapsulates the purpose of the movie and the driving motivation of the character.

What the hell does “Parker” say? It tells us the name of the lead character. (Here’s a hint, Hollywood: If you’re trying to get an audience excited about a new thriller, use a verb instead of a name.

Parker (Statham) is a career criminal who pulls off a heist. The crew he’s running with wants him to roll their earnings into a bigger heist. Parker decides he’d rather just take his cut and leave. They decide if he’s not going to be a team player they might as well shoot him in the face.

The opening few minutes are foretelling: It is idiotically simple, and all logic and common sense are abandoned. Even the earliest scenes seem to recklessly eschew from logic. Five guys pull off a successful robbery.

Literally, as soon as it’s completed, they start discussing the next job. Within two minutes, they’re shooting each other in the getaway car. The whole scene is awkward and hilariously forced.

So Parker gets screwed of his cut and begins a very long and violent revenge scheme

that involves doling out a lot of punishment. Fortunately, punishment is Jason Statham’s medium. Some people work with clay; others are wordsmiths. Statham has mastered the art of pugilism. Unfortunately, there’s a decisive lack of action in the film. There’s a fair amount of gun-toting violence, but “Parker” contains more traditional crimefilm, which is not an excuse to have the hero throw as many roundhouse kicks as humanly possible. That’s a shame, because I think the movie would have been better served by a healthy dose of fist-to-face moments.

Jennifer Lopez shows up as a disenchanted real-estate agent looking for some thrills.

She becomes a willing accomplice to Parker’s shenanigans. I was actually pleasantly surprised by Lopez. I almost forgot how good of an actress she was capable of being. This is the first film since Soderbergh’s classic “Out of Sight” where she shows any signs of life.

While her character is a thinly written act of convenience, she manages to make it an engaging role—far more nuanced than Statham, who has the emotional range of a discarded refrigerator.

“Parker” is utterly forgettable. It’s not offensively bad or completely useless, but there’s really no point to it. What I liked so much about “Payback” was how remorseless the main character remained. Mel Gibson played the same role with a healthy blend of sarcasm and ruthlessness. Statham only has one mode: steely seriousness. He may be a believable wrecking machine, but he’s hardly a likable one.

Movies like “Parker” are always empty be-

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ENGAGING AND NUANCED: Surprisingly, Jennifer Lopez is a breath of fresh air in ‘Parker’.

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cause it’s always about some kind of principle.

Early on Parker is offered his cut of the money that was stolen from him if he just walks away.

Of course, he can’t do that. He has to find those responsible and punish them because … well, because we wouldn’t have a movie otherwise. The idea that Parker is somehow an honorable guy who has to exact revenge over the principle isn’t really delivered with the same dose of irony as it was in “Payback.” Parker is far from a good guy. Yet, as the hero of the piece, the director, Taylor Hackford (“Ray”), tries to frame him that way.

This latest incarnation of “Parker” ends up being a trivial little action thriller that seems most hindered by the inclusion of Statham, who has appeared in so many movies lately it’s hard to tell where one stops and the next one begins. A better take on the character can be found in “Payback” or in the director’s cut “Payback: Straight Up.” Either version is vastly superior to this painfully average production.

touring film showcase highlighting the Live Action Short Films, Animated Short Films, and Documentary Short Films nominated for Academy Awards in 2013.

Schedule: Monday, Live Action Shorts, feat.

“Death of a Shadow,” “Henry,” “Curfew,” “Buzkashi Boys,” “Asad”; Tuesday, Documentary Shorts (A), feat. “King’s Point,” “Mondays at Racine,” “Inocente”; Wednesday, Live Action (Repeat); Thursday, Animated Shorts, feat. Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare,” “Adam and Dog,” “Fresh Guacamole,” Head Over Heels,” “Paperman”; Friday: Documentary Shorts (B), feat.

“Redemption,” “Open Heart”; Saturday: Animated (Repeat).

Cape Fear Environmental Film Forum

UNCW Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Union 2/22, 7:30 - 10 p.m.; 2/23, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Free, open to public.

The schedule consists of four film blocks, each followed by panel and audience discussions. It will feature two film blocks showcasing the documentaries “Ingredients” and “The City Dark,” a third block comprised of short films about innovative environmental solutions and a fourth block hosting a sneak preview of a locally-made feature documentary about the grassroots movement against the proposed Titan cement plant in New Hanover County. Through a mix of films and panel/audience dialogue, addressing environmental issues and solutions, the forum will inspire and motivate participants to take action in their communities. Specific topics: sustainable food systems, atmospheric light pollution, community advocacy, alternative forms of energy and revolutionary bio-friendly solutions.

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FAT TONYS et 131 N Front Stre 81 (910) 343-88

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome.

Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood.

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drink lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week MondayWednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French

toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts.

On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch ■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open every day at 5 p.m.

Memorial Day - Labor Day. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70’s menu every Tues.; Special prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their takehome frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 256-1421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 4577017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak.

Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

Tamashii Sushi and Spoons

The area’s first sustainably-sourced Sushi and Asian Fusion restaurant features sushi and tasting spoons which offer portions of poke, tartare, and ceviche styles from around the world. Our chef uses locally sourced and line-caught offerings of only the highest quality to create a fresh flavor like no other. Come sample his traditional sushi, as well as signature fusion rolls like the Aloha Roll, made with tempura shrimp, toasted coconut, crispy bacon, charred pineapple and macadamia nut brittle. Our contemporary atmosphere also showcases dishes from our full kitchen such as Miso-Mustard Sterling Silver Pork and small plate offerings. Try a Wasabi or Thai Basil martini or a wine, craft beer, or sake from our unique full-bar list. Tuesdays you can get a half-carafe for the price of a glass! We are located at 4039 Masonboro Loop Road, suite 1A at the junction of Navajo Road in Masonboro Commons. Open from 4:30 to 10:00 Monday through Thursday, and until 11:00 on Friday

and Saturday. Just drop in or call 910-703-SAKE for a reservation. Every Tuesday, all night, ladies night. $5 Appetizer Specials, $7 Drink Specials, $2 Spoons.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch is served on Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dinner is served Mon.-Th.: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat: 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Special Lunch Menu featuring $10 combos of sushi roll and choice of soup or salad.

“Green Fish” sustainable menu plus a $5 bar menu Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

CAJUN BOURBON ST

Inspired by the unmistakable shade of colors of the Southern American tradition, Bourbon St. gives life to the magical experience of enjoying life in Cali, Colombia (the original Bourbon St. location), the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath. The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover.

Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves

South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

The Harp offers the finest in traditional Irish family recipes served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere.

We are proud to use the freshest, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to bring you and yours the best of traditional Irish fare! We also offer a fully stocked bar featuring your favorite Irish beer and spirits. Located just beside Greenfield Lake Park in downtown Wilmington is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish food and music to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER TuesThurs- day 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast at 5 a.m. daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Greenfield Park ■ FEATURING Home-made desserts, ½ priced bottles of wine on Tuesday and the best pint of Guinness in town.

■ MUSIC Live music every Fri.; Live Irish music 1st Fri. of each month.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas.

Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak.

Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-and-match pasta dishes (including a glutenfree penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have

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over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Thurs. 11:00 am - Midnight Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 2:00am. Sun. 12:00pm - Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine.

Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-2511005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Open 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard

specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal.

Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or coming soon Pizzetta’s II, 1144 Cutler’s Crossing, Leland (in Brunswick Forest next to Lowe’s).

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in

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■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LOS PRIMOS

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone.

This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles.

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00). Cook Dana Keels, from Clarendon prepares flavors to please every palate.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

Considered Wilmington’s first Authentic Mexican restaurant, Los Primos is quickly gaining a large following among the community. It’s entirely home cooked menu features local favorites such as tacos dorados de pollo, coctel de camarones, pozole and a selection of the best tacos a la parrilla north of Mexico. This restaurant is an absolute must for anyone who wants to taste the true favors of Mexico. Located at 3530 Carolina Beach Rd., between the two intersections of Independence Blvd. and Shipyard Blvd. (910) 859-8145 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs.: 10:30am-8pm; Fri.-Sat.: 10:30am-9pm; Sun.: 10:30am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Chiles Rellenos, Tamales, Pollo Enchilado, Mole con Pollo, Azado de Res ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Restaurantprimos

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-

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Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-fromscratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters.

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.

brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has

all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ ■ ■ ■

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish.

For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town.

317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant.

For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke

dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. Monday through Friday ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

SMALL PLATES The Fortunate Glass

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget. There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle-rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2.a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive

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always be mine:

//GUZZLE

A love letter to craft beer e

by Christina Dor r to bu ri nt encore co

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y dearest:

It’s February so that means a “holiday” is fast approaching. You know the one, dear, cold pint of frothy love: The “Hallmark holiday” (as the jaded and apathetic folk like to refer to it).

My relationship is reaching its fourth year, two days before the 14th. I don’t fuss over anniversaries like a lot of women do, but I do like to celebrate this particular occasion. Consequently, my partner and I just combine it into one pleasant night, as we don’t have to worry about cooking, and we can sip on a few delicious beers.

But for you I could pelt out popular Shakespeare quotes. I could attempt my own sonnet, or gather some of my musically inclined associates to conduct a ballad in your honor.

I could get on cable television and frantically jump on a couch, declaring my love and gratitude for you to the entire world. In the end, though, the ones who truly understand this letter know fully expressing my love for you could be summed up in a simple word: drink.

I’ve been writing a monthly column dedicated to you for over two years. In ways, I’ve been writing to you all this time, but I don’t think I’ve fully expressed my affections until now. Some may think I’m mad or just a perfect example of an oddball alcoholic. In times like these, I can really identify with the lyrics of one of my favorite bands, Gogol Bordello: “And you know that I’ll survive/Every time you come/Just to thank you one more time/For everything you’ve done...alcohol!” However, it’s not just alcohol; it’s beer. And not just beer, but, my love, the dearest of craft beer!

When I first pitched this column idea, I was

hoping to stress North Carolina craft brews, and on the local businesses that supply them to our beloved Port City. I was already getting an exceptional education with my visits to Cape Fear Wine and Beer and even my neighborhood bar, The Juggling Gypsy, both of which carry a plethora of crafts from all across the globe. Through my schooling, I was able to discover other innovative breweries outside of the state, and my interest in the craft-beer industry soared further—across plains, mountains and oceans. I tasted new styles, entered and explored beer festivals, sampled experiments from courageous brewers, found out more about the relationship between these breweries and the corporate masters of beer and advertising. I just conceived a love I never thought I would feel.

It’s funny, dear—there was once a period in my life where I did not touch beer, craft or otherwise. I’d go out with friends and either order a cocktail or pretend to be classy and nurse a glass of dry red wine. I’d try to stomach popular and typical imports like Heineken, the latter being the one my dad always drank at home. It never clicked or felt right. Sure enough, after falling in love with Farmville, North Carolina, brewery, Duck-Rabbit, it suddenly began.

Since my first beer article, I have developed a great love for what you have given me. I started by enjoying the sweet, fruit beers like Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, Pyramid Apricot and pumpkin beers, before moving on to stouts and porters. It’s taken some time, but I’ve welcomed dark ales, pale ales, IPAs, sour ales, tripels and so many more I never would’ve imagined touching. I love them not just for their more well-rounded flavors and notes, but for what it overall represents. The industry reminds us the little guy can still produce a magnificent idea and product, and become quite successful.

The craft beer world exposed an art to me I never imagined pursuing: homebrewing. I sud-

denly learned that beers don’t just come from factories, but are often born in people’s closets as they allow their newest invention to ferment. As a writer and artist, I found a new craft that I could tackle; I could make a small batch, share it with friends and family, and call it my own. Shortly before welcoming in 2013 with the rest of the world, I made small beer-related resolutions, like utilizing different craft beers into cooking and baking, and paying visits and personal appreciation to Front Street Brewery.

I love North Carolina and her beers. She really has not done us wrong here. I’ve taken my share of beers from Asheville, Greensboro, the Triangle area, Outer Banks and all over this fine state. Wilmington may not be like the Raleigh/Durham area with breweries scattered all about, but it does have a strong base.

Learning homebrewing is the top resolution for 2013—which I am still putting aside savings for my first beer kit. Yes, dear, through this I am expressing the infamous Valentine’s cliché: Be mine. When I drink a good craft

beer, it’s not to get obliterated but to feel inspired by its vast flavors, to then write and learn more about its origins and the process that made the beverage so amazing. It motivates me to experience new tastes and meet brilliant homebrewers who have dedicated a part of themselves to this art. Through writing, I can share the beauty of you to others who may share my same adoration—how to support independent breweries over the bland beer overlords. How a homebrewer can become closer to his loved ones through his passion. How you bring flavor, richness, creativity and pure passion.

I shall keep writing for you, to you and of your many contributions. In the meantime, be mine dearest, especially on this silly holiday called Valentine’s. My partner and I will sit together for our fourth anniversary and we’ll toast to another of our true loves, all around.

Yours always, C

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Sun.: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.coastalkicks910.com With exclusive sneakers, clothing, hats, and accessories for men and women that are not found in any other stores in the area, Coastal Kicks is Wilmington’s premier sneaker boutique. Stop by, check us out, try on a pair of shoes. We guarantee you’ll see something you’ve never seen before.

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4 Market St. (910) 762-0484 Mon.-Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun.: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.islandpassage.com Island Passage Elixir carries fun and

stylish brands from top designers! Elixir is one of five of our beloved boutiques in the Wilmington area. Our sister stores include Return Passage, Island Passage in Lumina Station, Canopy Outfitters and Maritime Passage.

With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

WILMINGTON NORTH bloke

120. S. Second St. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.wilmington-art.org Punctuating its modern and casual men’s clothing with a rustic interior, Bloke is transforming the way Wilmington’s men dress. Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed.

BLOKE: Big Star Classic Denim Jacket, $105; WeSC Button Up, $68; Big Star 1974 Archetype Selvage Denim, $98; Keds Conquest Boots. $105.

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fact, it’s the season to celebrate it! Wilmington and surrounding areas will replace cliché Hallmark cards with more action-packed Valentine’s events, hopefully. We have quite a few fun-filled opportunities perfect for those who adore music, comedy, food, drinks and, of course, good company.

The Language of Love Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear Latimer House, 126 S. 3rd Street Tickets: $25 • 910-762-0492 Go back in time on February 9th with Colleen Griffiths and Florist Larry Epps as they present and demonstrates the role that flowers played in the Victorian Age. “Men would give women flowers to wear, like poppies, and each had a different meaning,” Griffiths says.

She will also teach “parlor games,” which was how men and women would communicate with fans in hand as a sign language. Griffiths explains, “The placement and movement of the fan slowly across the cheek means I love you, whereas a shut fan means go away, and behind the head with an extended finger means goodbye.”

There will be a display of authentic Victorian valentines from the 19th century (1880s and 1890s) along with a collection of the Victorian fans that date back to the Civil War. To keep the Victorian Age alive, afternoon tea and light food will be served to drink and nibble on.

Make Valentine’s Day Cards

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Saturdays”at Teacher’s Aid, a free event on the 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. perfect for family-time celebrations! Enjoy making Valentine cards using cutouts, stickers and other supplies provided by Teacher’s Aid. The goal of Craft Saturdays is to bring families together and get kids active in arts and crafts.

Jocelyn Walson says, “We bring products from our store that offer educational purposes, [which] help develop fine motor skills (like using scissors), creativity and imagination.”

E-mail teachersaidnc@gmail.com to learn more.

Valentine’s Musical Revue: A Fine Line Between Love and Hate

19 S. 10th Street $15-$10 • www.theatrewilmington.com On February 10th TheatreNOW presents “Valentine’s Musical Revue: A Fine Line (between Love and Hate),” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a cabaret performance with a jazz brunch, featuring Nicole Thompson and accompanied by Jeff Simmons on the piano. Thompson will sing, interact with the audience and give insight behind her songs.

Audiences really will get the “Love and Hate” part, as Zach Hanner, artistic director says. “[They] are straight-up love songs and then you get the ‘you did me wrong’ songs,” he quips.

“The perspective that musicians have on love is really reflected in their music.”

Thompson will explore the love cycle while touching on pop, jazz and other musical theatre favorites. The show also includes a three-course meal with fruit, followed by options of chicken and grits, scrambled eggs with crab and spinach, French toast casserole or Italian Strata. The finalé comes with strawberry shortcake.

Tickets are $15 for children 12 and under or $20 for

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Over 50’s Valentine’s Dance

Senior Center • 2222 S College Rd $5 plus finger food • 910-371-5368 The New Hanover Senior Resource Center will be holding the St. Valentine’s Over 50’s Dance on February 12th. Contrary to the title, all ages are welcome. Live music by Diane and Tony will guarantee to have people on their fee enjoying the waltz, fox trot, swing, rumba, tango, cha-cha, line dances and more.

Robin Gugan of the Senior Center says, “We will have a snowball mixer where three couples start, the whistle blows, the three couples go pick another couple, the whistle blows, and couples continue being brought in.”

The event lasts from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $5, and attendees are asked to contribute a finger food or 2-liter drink.

Live at Birdland

Kenan Auditorium, UNCW $22 GA, $5 students www.uncw.edu/presents The Arts in Action Performance Series at UNCW presents “Live at Birdland” on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th. At 7 p.m. the Kenan Auditorium will be transformed into a nightclub jazz scene. The Birdland Big Band consists of the finest jazz musicians “comprised of the country’s finest top-shelf talent,” many who have dominated the Broadway stage, and is showing up at performing arts centers all over America.

Director Tommy Igoe has created a band that will be in the lead for Grammy awards as they play world-renowned music.

Igoe says, “The world doesn’t need another

good big band, it needs something unforgettable, spectacular—something to bring a brand-new audience to this incredible art form.”

The Birdland Big Band will be playing classics from luminaries such as Sting, Herbie Hancock and Lennon/McCartney, alongside traditional jazz pieces.

Howe Street, with seatings at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Interested parties must reserve their space ahead of time by calling SCW at 910-287-2800 or the Tasting Room at 910-777-5151. For more information visit: www.silvercoastwinery.com

Silver Coast Winery & Tasting Room

Springbrook Farms • (910) 251-8889 Foot of Market at Water Street Downtown Wilmington always has a horse and trolley touring its cobblestone streets and sharing vast knowledge about the history of our town. For Valentine’s Day, folks will be treated to a more romantic tour with Springbrook Farms’ moonlight carriage ride for two. With a private French evening coach, WHAT WILL THEY LEARN? The Valentine’s package comes with a box of chocolates and a rose. Starting on February 9th and ending the 17th. Folks can book reservations by phone or visit www.horsedrawntours.com/id2.html.

Wine and Chocolate pairing and tastings February 16th and 17th Tickets: $15 • 910-287-2800 For folks who missed the Wilmington Chocolate and Wine Festival, cry no more!

A second rendition will be held at the Silver Coast Winery (SCW) and Tasting Room on two separate days.

Sharon Alston, wine club coordinator, forewarns, “There are 40 people allowed for each seating at the winery [on February 16th], not quite that many in Southport [on February 17th]; we usually have to turn people away.”

Albert Gomes, who started the pairing at the winery, has been running the event for the past eight years. He works with different chocolatiers annually, and stumbled upon The Newfoundland Chocolate Company while visiting St. Johns.

“What I like is they are single destination chocolates, meaning the beans are harvested in a single area,” Gomes explains.

This year’s chocolate comes from Peru and Tanzania. The pairing consists of two wines per chocolate. Cabernet Sauvignon and White Merlot will be paired with the chocolate from Peru, which is 65 percent cocoa. Rubio and Holiday Red will be paired with the chocolate from Tanzania, which is 75 percent cocoa.

Gomes notes, “People will see how wines impact the same chocolate and how one chocolate can influence two wines.”

It is a smaller, more intimate setting and takes place February 16th at the winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach, with seatings at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The Southport event in the Tasting Room takes place on February 17th at 105 S.

Valentine Carriage Ride

She Loves Me

Opera House Theatre Company Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets are $25 • 910-632-2285 Deemed one of the most charming musicals ever written “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by Ray Kennedy, the play is based on the love stories “The Shop Around the Corner” and “You’ve Got Mail.” With the book by Joe Masteroff and music from Jerry Bock, the romantic comedy revolves around two perfume clerk’s secret online relationship. Fall in love with the play while watching the characters unexpectedly fall in love with each other.

Opera House Theatre Company has a cast of veterans sure to make audiences swoon over this “just in time for Valentine’s Day” production. Included are: Dylan Fowler, Alyssa Dunaway, Caitlin Becka, Bob Workmon, Tré Cotton, Dan Morris and JJ Niemann. It opens Wednesday the 20th and runs through Sunday the 25th. All shows start at 8 p.m. except Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are available over phone or by visiting www.thalianhall.org.

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events FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Friends of the Leland Library are holding their monthly Second Saturday Book Sale on Sat., 2/9, 10am-2pm, at the Magnolia House, 485 Village Rd, adjacent to the Leland Library. Featuring true crime and adventure books from a variety of authors and those books will be on special: 2 for $1 hard backs and 4 for $1 paperbacks. Special collections room has large selection of recently donated cookbooks.

Regular priced books are $.50 for paperbacks and $1 hard cover with all book sale proceeds benefitting the Leland Library. 910-383-3098, or Arlene White at 910-617-2538.

MARDI GRAS, COTTON EXCHANGE Mardi Gras is coming to The Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, Sat., 2/9, and Sun., 2/10. Creole Crawl through the shops in The Cotton Exchange to enjoy specials and discounts. All weekend feat. great entertainment, including a traditional King Cake cutting, a magic show, face painting and fun for the children, as well as Live music. Saturday evening, restaurants will be offering Mardi Gras-themed food and drink specials during a Masquerade Party. Guests can bring their own masks or wear ones that are provided during this festive evening event. Local Wilmington personalities and media representatives will be asked to participate in a Mardi Gras Mask Contest.

2/9: FRIENDS OF LIBRARY The Leland Library holds its monthly book sale the second Saturday, February 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Magnolia HOuse, 485 Villiage Road. This month their featuring crime and adventure books on special: two for a buck on hardbacks and four for a buck on paperbacks. Also, they will have a large selection of recently donated cookbooks which will be in their special collections room. Regular books will be priced $.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hard. All proceeds benefit the library.

Participants will create their own Mardi Grasinspired mask and the community will vote on a winner. Free and open to the public.

FANNIN’ THE HEAT AWAY Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear presents Nostalgia: Fannin’ the Heat Away—a ceelebration of the art and advertising of the handheld church fan., 2/15, 7pm., St. James Episcopal Church Great Hall.Corner of Market and South Third. Multimedia program celebrating the handheld church/advertising fan, William McNeill resurrects the vanished world of the 1950s, a time before the cooling breezes of air conditioning. Using his collection of over 400 vintage church fans as source material, McNeill has created a delightful program of old-fashioned show-and-tell, complemented

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with musical performances, sing-a-longs, and entertaining stories. $7/person. 762-0492 UNCW HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2/16, 9:30am: UNCW Alumni Homecoming Weekend, February 15-17th. UNC Wilmington alumni and families are invited to come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend to enjoy alumni reunions, the TEALgate pregame party, the Alumni Homecoming Celebration and other spirited events. Reconnect with friends and faculty, enjoy food and drinks and showyour Seahawk Spirit. Come out to network or just catch up with old friends. Register online at www.uncw.edu/alumnitix before February 10th. www.uncw.edu/alumniupdate DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE TOUR Sat., 2/16, 10am-4pm. Tour 10 of Wilmington’s coolest lofts, condos and “above the shop” living spaces! Enjoy some great discounts in select downtown restaurants and entertainment venues as well. A special charter sponsored by the Wilmington Trolley Company will be available for event attendees.

WILMINGTON GARDEN SHOW 2/16-17: 20th annual Wilmington Garden Show will feature dozens of vendors selling hundreds of plants, products, services and gift items for plant and flower enthusiasts at every level of expertise.Special gardening activities for children. More than 40 new and returning vendors will offer gardening and landscaping displays, plants, decorative items, helpful tips and more. Full schedule of guest speakers for demonstrations and lectures on a variety of topics. Raffle for a stainless steel gas grill.

Schwartz Center (601 N. Front St.) on Cape Fear Community College’s downtown campus.

Saturday, 9:am-5pm; Sun, noon-4pm. General admission is $7; children under 12 are free.

910-798-7670. To print out a discount coupon: www.nhcgov.com/Arboretum/Pages/WilmingtonGardenShow.aspx.

SWEET HEART GIRLS ART SHOW Silver Coast Winery is pleased to announce the art opening of “Sweet Heart Girls Art Show”, 2/16, 2-5pm in the Art Gallery of the winery. The show will run February through April. The Sweet Heart Girls is made up of 5 artists each with a different style. Feat. Carmen Albertolli Daughtry, Sandra Dee Nicholson, Anne Rhodes, Cherylyn Berrio, Gabriella Lynch. www.silvercoastwinery.com or call 910 287 2800.

DOWNTON ABBEY CELEBRATION Fans of the hit television drama Downton Abbey are invited to a celebration of all things Downton, with tea, trivia games, and commentary on the history, culture and literature of the period by UNCW Professors Paul Townend and Janet Ellerby. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Teamotions Tea and Heirlooms for Hire. Wear your hat and gloves! Space is limited and pre-registration is required on the calendar at www.nhclibrary. org.Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE The New Hanover County Schools’ Family Life

Education will hold an Open House for parents of rising sixth through eighth grade students who wish to learn more about the Family Life Education programs available to middle school students. Parents will be able to meet the teachers and view the two sexuality education curricula: “My Life: Choices Today For A Healthy Tomorrow” and “Stepping Stones To Better Living: Responsible Decisions.” 2/19, 5-7pm.Dale K. Spencer Building, 1802 South 15th St. TIDEWATER CAMELIA CLUB The Tidewater Camellia Club proudly announces its annual camellia show at the Arab Shrine Club, 4510 South College Rd, Sat., 2/23, 1-5pm. This historic show is free and open to the public. The 63rd Tidewater Camellia Club Show attracts exhibitors from all over the Southeastern United States. Camellia experts will display over 1,000 blooms for evaluation

by American Camellia Society judges. www. tidewatercamelliaclub.org DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC SERIES Wed., 2/27, 11:30am-1pm, Wilmington Convention Center. Presentation on the State of Downtown by WDI President & CEO. Featuring keynote speaker Joe Minicozzi, AICP. Seats $50, Table of 10 for $450. Corporate sponsorships available.

BRIDE SPEED DATING 2/28, 6pm: Pairing you up with 25 of Wilmington’s most eligible vendors! Why waste days and weeks getting lost in the meat market of the wedding world when you can get one-onone time with the best Wilmington has to offer?

From dresses, to cakes, to flowers, to linens, and more! Get 2 min. each with our exclusive wedding professionals to talk about your big day, or anything you want! Speed Rounds offered at 6pm and 7pm. Guests of bride & groom just $5/maximum of 4 people per group.

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charity/fund-raisers RIVALRY CASH BAR The Rivalry Car Bash will take place Wed., 2/13, 11am, and ending an hour before the first match up of Carolina and Duke at 8pm at the Buffalo Wild Wings location on Old Eastwood Road. Half of it will be decorated in Tarheel fashion and the other side Duke. Fans will be able to donate a minimum of $1 per swing with a sledgehammer and take a swing at the side of their choice. The event will help raise money for the Brigade Boys & Girls Club to support after-school and summer programs

Calendar entries are due every Thursday by noon for consideration in the following week’s encore. Entries are published for free two weeks out from event date according to space.

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day, March 16th. 100% of race proceeds are donated to families fighting cancer who are in financial crisis. 5k, 8:45am, and 10k, 8:30am, w/$30 reg. fee. Raffles, prizes, and race ends on the beach! Afterparty at CB Boardwalk, w/$15 racer tickets or $20/adv and $25 day of for GA. Kids under 12 free. Kids’ Zone, face-painting, corn hold, live entertainment w/Lynne and the Wave, Groove Fetish and

FULL BELLY FEAST FUND-RAISER 2/16, 6pm: Enjoy a night of international cuisine inspired by the countries in which we work, the world beats of Axiom and African drumming with Cheick Sissoko, and a wide array of both live and silent auction items.

See our award-winning inventions and learn more about our expanding Annually, the Full Belly Project holds their annual feast mission to benefit farmers and entreand fund-raiser to allow folks a chance to learn about preneurs in rural communities around the nonprofit and its mission to help farmers and enthe world. Coastline Conference & Event Center, 501 Nutt St. Admistrepreneurs in rural communities around the world. sion: $50 in advance from www.theFolks will enjoy international cuisine inspired by the fullbellyproject.org/. $60 at the door.

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PLAY AT THE BEACH and African drumming by Cheick Sissoko. Plus, live and Thurs. 2/21, 11am-3pm. The Assissilent auction items will be up for bid. The event will be tance League invites you to its 5th held at the Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 annual Play At The Beach fundraiser Nutt St.; $50, www.thefullbellyproject.org. to enjoy a fantastic view of the ocean and a fun-filled day playing bridge, canasta, pinochle or any other card game at the Shell island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Sucker Punch; volleyball, food and beverages Ave., Wrightsville Beach. Playing-cards will be sold onsite or bring your own! www.lotiderun. provided. Groups wishing to play something org or Scott Betz, betz@lotiderun.org/(910) other than cards can bring the game of their 368-9523. choice. Admission price of $25 per person includes lunch. Beautiful, unique baskets will be raffled. Reservations: mail checks payable to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington, ALGW, 1319-CC, PMB 155, Wilmington, NC BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE 28405 or call Nancy Tillett, 686-3902 or Betsy Paranormal Illusionist Aiden Sincalir, 2/8 & Suman, 512-3512. Proceeds support philan9. When Aiden Sinclair turned dozens away thropic programs in the community at the doors of his sold out weekend for Le

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POLAR PLUNGE The 2013 Special Olympics Polar Plunge will take place 2/23, Carolina Beach Boardwalk, next to the Courtyard Marriot. Schedule of events: 9am, 5k registration packet pickup; 10am, Run ‘n’ Plunge 5k; 11-3, Music w/bands and DJ; 11:20, 5k awards at main tent; 11-2, silent auction; 1:30, costume contest; 3pm, Plunge lineup. www.plungeNHC.com. 910341-7253.

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WILMINGTON RACE FOR THE CURE Hosted by the North Carolina Triangle to the Coast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Sat., 3/2, 5K Race/Walks, a Kid Zone and a Survivor Breakfast, all in support of a cause dedicated to saving lives. Last year, funds raised distributed $1.1 million to 19 agencies in the region to provide a continuum of breast health services to underinsured and uninsured women, and contributed another $400,000 for national breast cancer research.

To register for the Inaugural Wilmington Race for the Cure, arrange accommodations, or to find out more about Komen for the Cure, visit www.komennctc.org.

CF LITERACY GALA 2013 “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Gala, Sat., 3/3, 6:30pm. Step into a charming, nostalgic evening of elegance and the free-spirited 60’s as we raise funds to make literacy a reality for hundreds of adults this year. Come enjoy a scrumptious dinner, play casino-like games, dance to 360 Degrees, and bid on fabulous items. Check our website for updates. Tickets are going fast: www.cfliteracy.org STEVE HAYDU ST. PARTICK’S LO TIDE RUN The Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day Lo Tide Run is now in it’s 9th year with the 2013 event be held at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Satur-

Cirque de la Mort last October, he promised to return. This February, in between stops on his east coast tour with Ghost Hunters Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, he makes good on that promise. Sinclair is a performer unlike any other due to his unique use of local history, paranormal activity and mystical secrets to weave his illusions. 910-233-9914 or guerillatheatre@gmail.com

ROMEO AND JULET TACT will debut Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” 2/8-9, 15-16 , 7pm; 2/10, 17, 3pm. The show is directed by John Fennel & associate directed by Mike Thompson.TACT Birthday party on 2/9 as part of Thalian Association’s 225 Anniversary, feat. red carpet photograph and a spectacular cake designed for Thalian Association by The Three Divas. Hannah Block 2nd St. Stage, Hannah Block USO. Tickets: $12.75; 910-341-7860 or thalian.org.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION See review page 13.

VALENTINE’S MUSICAL REVUE Valentines Musical Revue: A Fine Line (between Love & Hate), 2/10, 11:30am-1:30pm, TheatreNOW (10th & Dock sts). A musical revue, exploring the love cycle, with your pop, jazz, and musical theatre favorites. Bring your sweetie, a friend, or your ex! Feat. Nicole Thompson, vocalist. Tickets $20/$15 children under 12. Includes show and meal. Beverages and gratuity not included. Course 1) fruit cup; 2)chicken and grits or scrambled eggs with crab and spinach, topped with Hollandaise and served with applewood smoked bacon & seasoned home fries or French toast casserole, served with syrup & applewood smoked bacon or Italian Strata, a casserole of bread, vegetables, cheese & egg, baked and topped

CONTRA-TIEMPO UNCW Artists in Residence (Feb. 11 - 23) FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Salsa & Step Workshops with Contra-Tiempo

Friday, Feb. 15 | 8 - 10pm Salsa Workshop (18 & up - ID required) Hosted by RitmoLatino, Centro Hispano & Amigos Internacional Carolina Lounge @ Ramada (5001 Market St) Monday, Feb. 18 | 6 - 8pm Step Workshop (all ages) Hosted by Virgo Urban Prep Academy & the Blue Ribbon Commission Virgo Middle School (813 Nixon St) Tuesday, Feb. 19 | 7 - 9pm Step Workshop (all ages) Hosted by UNCW AΦA Fraternity & African Upperman American Cultural Center UNCW Burney Center (601 S. College Rd)

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Time Magazine’s Klein discusses veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. What can we learn about our country, our time and about leadership?

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 2/14-17, 21-24: Hand-held cameras, video screens, lust and love, closeups, movie romance... UNCW theatre brings Shakespeare’s classic world of romantic comedy to life, reimagined for the observational technologies of the twenty-first century. A magic forest where the king and queen of the fairies need maritaltherapy, a love potion leads to interspecies romance and a band ofactors puts on the funniest love tragedy you’ve ever seen. In the end,a foolish sprite sets foolish humans aright.

Kenan Box Office: (910) 962-3500 OR http:// www.uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html. GA $12; UNCW Employees $10; UNCW Students $5.

THE WHO’S TOMMy 2/14-17, 22-24, 3/1-3: City Stage and Brooklyn Arts Center present The Who’s “Tommy” with Bibis Ellison as The Acid Queen. Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend; book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff; additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon.

Directed and choreographed by David T. Loudermilk. Music by Chiaki Ito. Pete Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre! After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia, and as the boy grows, he suffers abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbors. As an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for playing pinball, and when his mother finally breaks through his catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar. www.citystagenc.com .Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. General seating, free parking.

OPERA HOUSE THEATER CO. She Loves Me: Book by Joe Masteroff; music by Jerry Bock; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; and based on a play by Mikos Laszio. 2/20-24, 3/1-3. Focusing on the many entanglements of love, George and Amalia, both perfume shop clerks, spend their days bickering and their nights falling in love as secret pen pals.

Warm, romantic comedy with a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, and based on the same play as The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail. Tickets: $25, (910) 6322285 or thalianhall.com

JOURNEy PRODUCTIONS Journey Productions presents the third in our series of Fraktured Faery Tales for a Mid-Winter’s Eve. Written by Aimee Schooley, Cherri McKay, Zach Hanner and directed by Cherri McKay in the Journey style this fast paced, rollicking adventure includes four classic tales.

The Princess & the Pea, Lil Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff, familiar story plots, rewritten with a contemporary edge. All accompanied with musical parodies of the Black Eyed Peas, Red Hot Chilie Peppers, Little Big Town and Katy Perry. An adventure equaling charming for adults as well as children. “Fraktured Faery Tales for a MidWinter’s Eve III” Journey Productions, Thalian Hall, Studio Theatre. 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2285, 2/21-24, & 3/1-3, Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 3 p.m. $12. Thursday February 28 Family Night $7 OvER THE RIvER & THROUGH THE WOODS Snead’s Ferry Community Center feat. ‘Over the River and Through the Woods,’ 2/22-24 and 3/1-3, 8pm with Sun. matinees, 3pm. $5$10, sold at door day of. 126 Park Lane. Warm family comedy-drama by Joe DiPietro, directed

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PEDALING MUSIC See page 16.

LIvE AT BIRDLAND: BIRDLAND BIG BAND UNCW Presents Live at Birdland: Birdland Big Band with world-renowned drummer and bandleader, Tommy Igoe. 2/14, at 7pm, in UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium, Features talented musicians from every jazz/pop tour and Broadway show imaginable, all dedicated to performing music in innovative and exciting ways ... Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and a host of others. Live at Birdland recreates that atmosphere with a show compromised of classic jazz pieces as well as new arrangements of pieces by such recognizable artists as Sting, Herbie Hancock, and Lennon/ McCartney. Tickets: www.uncw.edu/presents or call the Kenan Box Office at 910-962-3500 OLLI: THE MET The Met: Live in HD feat. by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW; all shows Sat., 12;55pm. Schedule: 2/16: Rigoletto, w/director Michael Mayer, Piotr Beczala, Zeljko Luci and Diana Damrau. Season: $235

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conductor. Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner,” Wagner: Music from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Elgar: Enigma Variations • Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony, 5/4, w/William Henry Curry, resident conductor.

Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino, Wagner: Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung, Verdi: Triumphal March and Ballet from Aïda an dTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.” ncsymphony.org

THE DIXIE MELODy BOyS Popular Southern Gospel quartet, The Dixie Melody Boys will be featured at the Clinton Agri Civic Center in Clinton, NC. The Dixie Melody Boys play Sat., 2/16, 6pm. Since their original formation decades ago, the Kinston, NC, based quartet known as The Dixie Melody Boys has enjoyed tremendous success, including a Grammy nomination and numerous Fan Award nominations from The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. Led by 50-year veteran and recent Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee, Ed O’Neal, they have enjoyed over 20 Top 40 hits, including eight Top 10 releases and a Number One single.910-590-6773 or visit www.dixiemelodyboys.com.

MUSIC AT FIRST Piano concerts of Domonique Launey will be performed as part of the Music at First program from First Presbyterian. 2/17, 5pm, w/ Chris Johns on cello playing Schumann, Beethoven and others. Concert at Kenan Chapel reuqires seats 3 weeks in adv (only 150 available).

MUSIC AT FIRST Piano concerts from Domonique Launey will be performed as part of the Music at First program from First Presbyterian. 2/17, 5pm, w/ Chris Johns on cello playing Schumann, Beethoven and others..

NC SyMPHONy All Wilmington concerts at 8pm in Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Schedule: 2/17: Schumann’s Piano Concerto, w/Grant Llewellyn, music director, and Clara Yang, piano. Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute, Purcell: Music from Abdelazar, Britten: Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell, Schumann: Piano Concerto and Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 • 3/22/13: Elgar’s Enigma, w/William Henry Curry, resident

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Saturday February 23, 2013 Pleasure Island’s Carolina Beach Boardwalk Next to the Courtyard Marriott 11:00am-3:00pm

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Come take a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to support Special Olympics New Hanover County Join us for an afternoon of live music, art, food, a silent auction, classic car show and much, much more. The new addition to the Plunge is the 1st Annual Run-N-Plunge 5k. You are encouraged but are not required to heat up with the 5K run then cool down with the Polar Plunge.

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Concert at UNCW Kenan Auditorium with Rich Ridenour, piano, and Laura McFayden, vocalist. Nationally acclaimed pianist and entertainer Rich Ridenour returns to Wilmington by popular demand, this time with a salute to the great Big Band pianists Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Eddie Duchin, Spike Jones, and more! Lending her vocal stylings is Wilmington jazz singer Laura McFayden.

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first priority to the salon concerts and special notifications to “Meet the Artist” opportunities and pre-concert conversations, www.chambermusicwilmington.org. Single tickets, $25. Student & Military discounts available. Kenan Box Office: 910-962-3500. • 2/24: Music Among Friends, a romantic afternoon at the Graystone Inn, with wine, hor d’oeuvres and Brahms. etix. com SQUONK OPERA 2/27, 7pm: Performing at Kenan Auditorium on the campus of the UNCW, Squonk Opera’s Mayhem and Majesty is the latest in a series of musical theater productions that transcends the genre to hallucinatory heights. There’s no plot or characters, but lots of ingenious art rock from the five-piece band, plus opulent mechanical props and surreal visuals. Mayhem and Majesty is accessible modern opera at its most alluring. $22 GA, $5 students. uncw.edu JAY UNGAR AND MOLLY MASON Grammy winner Jay Ungar and Molly Mason will appear in concert at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 South 17th St., Thursday, 3/7, 8pm. Tickets: $20 and available at Ted’s Fun on the River (2 Castle Street, 910-231-3379), Gravity Records (612 Castle Street, 910-3922414), and Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport (211 North Howe Street, 910-457-1129). Cash sales only.

CAPE FEAR CHORALE The Cape Fear Chorale is currently auditioning adult singers in all voice parts in preparation for its spring concert. The Chorale will present “Requiem” by Franz Von Suppe with orchestra, 4/21. Previous choral experience and the ability to read music will be helpful. Monday evening rehearsals begin January 7, 2013 at Grace United Methodist Church in downtown Wilmington. To schedule: contact music director, capefearchorale.org.

dance

BABS MCDANCE Feb. schedule: Mon: 9:15am-10:15am Zumba; 6-7pm Line Dancing; 7-8pm Committed Couples; 7-9pm Bronze/Silver Ballroom • Tues: 6-7pm Zumba; 7-8pm Bronze/Silver Salsa • Wed: 9:15am-10:15am Zumba; 5-7pm Tango MUSIC INSTRUCTION Practica/Lesson; 7-8pm Hip Hop; 7-9pm West Coast Swing • Thurs 6-7pm Zumba; 7-9pm Shag/Cha Cha • Fri. 8-11pm Practice Parties (Vary from week to week). This Month’s Featured Parties: Valentines Day and Tango Milango • Sat: 9-10am On February 9th the Azalea Coast USA Dance group Zumba; 10:30-11:30 Rising Stars Kids Class 2nd Saturday; 7-11pm Cape Fear will meet for their Valentine-themed group dance at Shag Club Meeting (Open to Public); the New Hanover County Senior Center. Be sure to 3rd Saturday 7:30pm-11:00pm Babs bring the $10 entry fee (or $8 for members and $5 Ballroom Blitz. www.babsmcdance. for military or students with ID) to enjoy a group com info@babsmcdance.com or 910395-5090. 6782 Market Street lesson by Davis Canady at 6:45 p.m. Social dancing

will take place at 7:30 p.m., featuring ballroom and Latin. The Senior Center is located at 2222 S. College Road. For more information call 910-799-1694.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY • 2/9, 8pm: Symphony Pops! Big Band Blast

EAST COAST SHAG CLASSIC 2nd Annual East Coast Shag Classic benefits Women of Hope at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort on Wrightsville Beach 2/14.The East Coast Shag Classic is a three-day, lively beachfront getaway celebrating East Coast beach culture through the music that inspired the shag, the official dance of the state of Nc, featuring the Big Kahuna and the Band of Oz. Beach music fans are invited to join us for this ticketed event held in honor of cancer survivors and their families as we raise monies for Women of Hope. Coastal cocktail affair with a lavish dessert reception. In addition, guests can visit a silent auction with items donated by local individuals and businesses. Lodging packages are available for this evening’s event.

2/15-16: “Shagging at the Beach Weekend Getaway” weekend package of beach music and dancing includes: Jim Quick & Coastline Band, Joey Warren “Little Mr. Beach”, the Craig Woolard Band and John Moore of the Friday Night Sock Hop, with evening ballroom concerts. Shag and line dance lessons, wine tastings with Duplin Winery, silent auction and The Shoe Center will be on hand displaying and selling shag shoes. Limited tickets are available for evening Band/DJ events. 2/16: East Coast Shag Classic Shag Competition will be held in the Blockade-Runner ballroom beginning at noon. Open to juniors, club/social and non-pro divisions. Cash prizes will be awarded to first and second place couples.

2/17: Close with the Gospel Train hosted

by Joey Warren and the Big Kahuna. Tickets: www.eastcoastshagclassic.com.

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Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

OVER 50’S DANCE The St. Valentine’s Over 50’s Dance will be held Tues., 2/12 at the New Hanover Senior Center 7:30-10pm. Live music by Diane & Tony. Admission: $5 and finger food or 2-liter drink. Couples, singles, and all ages welcome!

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AZALEA COAST USA DANCE 2/9, 7:30-10pm: Evening of social ballroom dance with a Valentine theme and a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Group lesson given by Davis Canady from 6:45-7:30pm. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30-10pm. Admission $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694 or e-mail AzaleaCoastDance@aol.com. azaleacoastncusadance.org

HIP HOP CLASSES FOR KIDS Hip-hop dance classes for kids will be held at the Fran Russ Rec Center on Wed. 4:15-5pm for K-2nd; 5-6pm for 3rd-5th. Reg open for: Session 2, 2/27-4/17; and Session 3, 4/246/5. Ea. session contains 7 classes. Pre-reg. rqd. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes

every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/ guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. • Couple class, 5-wk series, one class a week, $35/couple for series or $10 drop in. Tuesday nights at 7:00-8:15pm, 10/2, the aerobics room at the Magnolia Rec Center..Guaranteed fun! Preregister. www.surfertango.com

CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:309:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits

NO BLUSHING AFTER DARK Nicolle Nicolle’s remote exhibit “No Blushing After Dark” at Costello’s Piano Bar, presented

by Checker Cab Gallery. Can be viewed any evening after 7pm through Feb. 28th. 211 Princess St. www.costellospianobar.com

ART FOR HEART 2/8, 5pm: Be Inspired by Love! Featured Lea Bullard, Claudia Bustamante, Caroline Daley, Linda Hartman, Clair Hartmann, Aiden Kenny, Tatyanna Kulida, Erika Lawrance, Lativa Coffee, Melissa Manley, Guy Pushée, Angela Stilley, Mark Weber, Sara Westermark. Coffee

by Lativa! Sun Gallery and Gifts4414 Wrightsville Ave. www.sungalleryandgifts.com. Free

CHECKER CAB GALLERY 2/8-3/8: “Spontanium” an exhibit if the encaustic creations of Charles Robertson. His use of this 2000 year old medium is unparalleled. Opening reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 8th, 6pm. 6:30 Robertson will offer a brief introduction to the collection and the encaustic process. Live music and appetizers . This exhibit will run thru March 8th. • Nicolle Farmer will host Word of Mouth Storytelling Night Tuesday, Feb 12th at 6:30pm. The theme is love. Each performer has 10 minutes to tell his/her story and there is a great line-up of tal-

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ent for our first evening. Feat. Jane McNeillBalter, Jason Hatfield, Elena Pezzuto, Chelsea Deaner and more. Tuesday through Thursday 12-5, Friday and Saturday 12-7; by appointment for private viewings. (910) 338-3711. 20 Wrights Avenue. checkercabproductions.com.

ILM POP-UP ON MARKET A pop-up artisan market at the historic Wilmington riverfront, benefitting Cape Fear River Watch. February 10th, 10am - 4pm At the Historic Wilmington Riverfront, in front on the Old Wilmington City Market, 119 South Water St. www.handmadewilmington.com LEARN TO PAINT IN OILS Learn to Paint in Oils with Jodie Wrenn Rippy: 6 week class, 2/12-3/19, Tues. • Beginner painters -Tues., 2/12, 9:30-noon. • Intermediate painters, 1:30-4pm. $150 for 6 week session; size limited. Jodie, 619-6782 or jodiewrippy@ gmail.com WAA JURIED SHOW AND SALE 31st Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale from the Wilmington Art Association. Now accepting submissions through 2/25. All professional and amateur artists over 18 years are eligible to submit original 2-dimensional artwork or original photography for judging. Entry fee $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Deadline: February 25. www.wilmingtonart.org LIGHT LURE UNDERWATER PHOTOS Courtney Johnson: Light Lure Underwater Pinhole Photographs of NC Piers, UNCW Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building, through 2/22/13. Gallery will be open Mon/-Fri., noon4pm. Light Lure features underwater photographs by Johnson taken with low-tech pinhole cameras constructed out of cookie tins, fishing

line and waterproof putty. Pulled down by fishing weights, the pinhole cameras were lowered into the Atlantic Ocean off all 19 fishing piers along the NC coast. Images capture the light, mystery and exploration imbedded in the historic North Carolina coastal tradition. Supported by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award. Arts building located on the ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near the building’s main entrance on the corner of Randall Parkway and Reynolds Drive on the UNCW campus.

CHASING LIGHT AND SHADOW Chasing Light and Shadow will be on display at New Elements Gallery through February 22nd.

A collection of varied works by the gallery’s artists, the exhibition will include paintings, original prints and sculpture with a study of the interplay of light and shadow. “Chiaroscuro” is a term frequently used to describe this phenomenon.

Visitors will enjoy exploring the many styles and subject matter that employ this use of contrast of light and dark in setting the mood and tone of each piece. An opening night reception TBA.

Floor. Opening night: Friday, February 22, 6pm9pm. Exhibit open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, February 25-March 22. “Orphan Girls of India: From Streets to Safety” Acme Art Studios, 711 North 5th Avenue. Saturday, February 23, 6-9pm; Sunday, February 24 1-5pm, and by appointment.

town Wilmington. Art work changes monthly so drop by and see what’s new, the gallery has great north light! Receptions will be held on 4th Friday evenings from 6 to 9pm. Call for artists to enter the 31st Annual Spring Show during the Azalea Festival. See the details and prospectus on the WAA website.

HARBOR ISLAND ARTS Harbor Island Arts presents an art exhibition, Arboretum atrium space, through 5/22. Ongoing exhibit of 2D art work depicting butterflies, perennial gardens and herbs to coincide with the opening of these new areas at the Arboretum. Art work will be for sale, sold through the gift shop and displayed throughout the Hutaff Building Atrium Gallery Space.

PROJEKTE Weekly events: 2nd and 4th Wed, open mic; 1st and 3rd Wed, Projektion Theater Film Series, feat. subversive and foreign films and documentaries, 8-10pm; Thurs., “Just A Taste,” free weekly wIne tasting and live music; 1st & 3rd Fri., Kersten Capra 9:30pm; 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name & guests, 9pm-12pm.. 523 South 3rd St. 910-508-8982. www.theprojekte.com

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FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2013. Dates: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, and 12/27. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org MY PASSAGE INTO INDIA “My Passage to India” at M. C. Erny Gallery at WHQR Radio 254 North Front Street, 3rd

ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Artful Living Group launches online shopping site, ArtfulLivingGroupShopping.com. Since opening early 2011 the shop has amassed a collection of fine art and handcrafted, fun functional gifts from over 200 artists. And has formed a following of loyal customers from around the world through the summer vacation seasons. Now people can give a coastal gift or purchase a piece of jewelry from one of their favorite local artist anytime of the year. Listing is free to artists that are represented by Artful Living Group, which is another benefit for our local artists. Artful Living Group, LLC is located on Carolina Beach, NC and includes a retail shop, 4 working artist studios, art classes, and rotating art exhibits in the upstairs gallery. 910458-7822 or info@ArtfulLivingGroup.com WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION Stop by our new permanent exhibit gallery space soon at the historic Hannah Block USO building at 120 South Second Street in down-

museums BATTLESHIP NC Firepower!, 2/16, 9am-5:30pm. $95/person or $85/friends members or active military. Learn about and explore the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). Presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms and the combat information center operated. Adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled

Experience the performances, stories, food and rhythms of cultures around the world.

Experience the performances, stories, food and rhythms of cultures around the world.

UNC Wilmington’s Office of International Programs is hosting the 20th annual Intercultural Week, Feb. 11-16.

UNC Wilmington’s Office of International Programs is hosting the 20th annual Intercultural Week, Feb. 11-16.

All iWeek events are open to the public.

All iWeek events are open to the public.

20th Annual Intercultural Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

20th Annual Intercultural Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Ms. Eleanor Lanahan, granddaughter of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, along with reproductions of historical photographs from the F. Scott Fitzgerald Papers of Princeton University Library. • Through 4/14: From Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist’s Workplace: Minnie Evans, Elisabeth Chant and Claude Howell,” Pancoe Art Education Center’s Seagrove and Contemporary Pottery in the Exhibition Cases • Through 3/10: The Transformative Power of Friendship, feat. generous gifts of art from private collectors, including color etchings by Impressionist Mary Cassatt given by Thérèse Thorne McLane and Japanese woodblock prints by Edo period artists Hiroshige and Kunisada II given by Dr. Isabel Bittinger. • Jazz at the CAM Series w/Cape Fear Jazz Society through 4/2013, 6:30-8pm, 1st Thurs. ea. mo. in Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Individual: CAM/CFJS Members: $7 or nonmembers: $10; students, $5. 2/14: Julie Rehder & Jack Krupicka Quartet. 3/7: Roger Davis, Nina Repeta and Madafo Lloyd Wilson. 4/4: Doug Irving Quartet. • Celebrating Rowan LeCompte, stained glass artist, 2/17, 3pm, with gathering and art display and screening of ‘Let There Be Light’ at 3:30pm. $5-$10.

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Create lucky red messages using traditional Chinese characters make paper lanterns, create a snake from the animal Zodiac, and more.

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WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Wed-Sat: 1-2pm, 50min-narrated cruise.

Eagles Island Cruise. • Wed., Fri., Sat., 4pm 2-hr. eco/History & Sunset Cruise—best of both worlds! • Thurs: The River Club at the Dock. Bar opens, 6pm; music at 7pm. • Sun.: Captains Lazy Day Cruise—always different (call for more info)! Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. 910-338-3134. wilmingtonwatertours.com GENTLE YOGA The Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is offering Gentle Yoga with Nancy Hayes. Gentle Yoga focuses on gentle move-

ments and relaxation and is suitable for all levels of fitness. Weekly 1-hour classes will begin Tuesday, January 8th at 10:30 a.m. in the Fran Russ Recreation Center. This class is offered on the token system. Tokens can be purchased at the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation office. For more information on the class or purchasing tokens, please contact Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation at (910) 256-7925. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

film CFEFF The Cape Fear Environmental Film Forum will host a day and a half worth of events that are free and open to the public. The schedule consists of four film blocks, each followed by panel and audience discussions.2 /22, 7:3010pm, and Sat., 2/23, 11am-10pm. Through a mix of films and panel/audience dialogue, addressing environmental issues and solutions, the forum’s intent is to inspire and motivate participants to make a difference for the environment in their communities. Specific topics include sustainable food systems, atmospheric light pollution, community advocacy, alternative forms of energy and revolutionary bio-friendly solutions. UNCW’s Film Studies Department and Friends of the Cape Fear Environmental Film Forum. UNCW Campus and Southeastern Alliance for Community Change center; free open to public.

THEATRE NOW MOVIE NIGHTS Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats, feat. fresh food options. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Theatre NOW: 10th and Dock streets. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com.

kids stuff SEMI-MONTHLY CRAFTING EVENT Join Teacher’s Aid for semi-monthly craft event! 2/9, Make your own Valentine Card using cutouts, stickers and more; 2/23, Create, customize and decorate your own Fortune Teller! 10am-2pm. 831 S Kerr Ave 28403.

Free and supplies will be provided. 910-7990101.teachersaidnc@gmail.com WINTER PARK BASEBALL SIGNUPS It’s time for Spring baseball and softball registration at Winter Park Optimist. Our website is ready for online registration: www.winterparkoptimist.org. Practice begin in early March.

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PLEASURE ISLAND YOUTH BASKETBALL Pleasure Island Youth Baseball league. Individual registrations are running through March 3 for kids ages 4-12; teeball, machine pitch, kid pitch leagues. Games will be played at fields in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Reg. forms can be dropped off at CB Rec Ctr during normal biz hours. Signups also available weekends, 10am-noon (field is at corner of Dow and Sumter Ave.). Brett M. Keeler: 910-470-2024 PERFORMANCE CLUB WB Parks & Rec presents winter/spring sessions of Performance Club for kids ages 5-14, featuring performances of “Peter Pan” and

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lectures/readings LAUNCHING LEADERS LECTURE SERIES 2/6, 9:30-10:30am: Isaac Bear Early College High School will host special speaker, Fran Scarlett, during the third “Launching Leaders” speaker series. Scarlett’s the regional director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center at the UNCW and is responsible for providing direction and coordination of the business and economic development activities of the Wilmington Center, which serves seven counties in partnership with its host institution, UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. Lecture takes place at UNCW Computer Information Systems Building Room 1008. Colleen Pate at (910) 350-1387.

BARNES AND NOBLE Readings and signings: Thurs, 2/7, 7pm: Mike Ashcraft and Rachel Olsen, My One Word.

Pastor Mike Ashcraft of Port City Community Church teamed up with UNCW instructor, Rachel Olsen, to write about choosing just one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. This single act will force clarity and concentratation of efforts. (www.myoneword.org) • 2/17, 2pm: Melodie Homer, From Where I Stand: Flight #93 Pilot’s Widow Sets the Record Straight in the events of September 11, 2001. Written by Homer’s wife, Melodie, From Where I Stand chronicles the events of that singular day and the “new normal” that ensued: media calling for a quote every time a story broke related to September 11; raising children and celebrating their milestones while living with post-traumatic stress disorder; and standing up to LeRoy’s employer, United Airlines. (www.melodiehomer.com) • 2/23, 2pm: Shelby Smoak, “Bleeder.” Set in the 1990s along the coast of NC, Bleeder is a coming-

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ELLEN ELIZABETH HUNTER Ellen Elizabeth Hunter will be here for a reading and booksigning of her new book “Much Ado About Murder” on Saturday, 2/9, at 1pm. The book is the 10th in her Magnolia Mystery series. The book’s setting is Thalian Hall, and of course includes many Wilmington sites. Two Sister’s Bookery, 318 Nutt Street.

JOE KLEIN 2/19, 7pm: Speaking at the Burney Center on the campus of UNCW in Wilmington, NC, Joe Klein is the author of Time Magazine’s “In the Arena,” the National Headliner Award winner for Best Magazine Column. This evening’s talk, The New Greatest Generation: Leadership Lessons from Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, asks what we can learn about our country, about our time, and about leadership from this era and from these veterans. Free to UNCW students, $10 for general admission.

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classes/workshops WILD BIRD AND GARDEN Join Wilmington locally owned businesses Wild Bird & Garden and Mahanaim Adventures on a birding kayak winter tour to Florida’s bird watching paradise, 2/5-8, 2013. Visit some of Florida’s diverse habitats, its location on migration routes, and its wild lands. Tour destinations on the Great Florida Birding Trail as well as Florida State Parks. Wild Bird & Garden, 3501 Oleander Drive: 910 343 6001 or www. wildbirdgardeninc.com

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DORIS BETTS FICTION PRIZE The NC Writers’ Network’s annual Doris Betts Fiction Prize, administered by the NC Literary Review, awards $250 and publication in the NCLR to the author of the winning short story. Up to ten finalists will also be considered for publication. The contest is open to writers with North Carolina connections (who live or have lived in NC), members of the North Carolina Writers’ Network, or subscribers to the NCLR. Process/guidelines: www. nclr.ecu.edu/submissions/submit-online.html.

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BRIDGE LESSONS Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is offering beginner Bridge lessons with Marie Killoran. Bridge lessons are open to anyone at any age. Players will be introduced to the basics of bidding and playing bridge. 5 lessons per session held on Thursdays from 10am-noon, at the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Center. Beginner I will begin Thurs., 1/10. Beginner II will begin Thurs., 2/28. 910-256-7925/pre-reg rqd. Monday – Friday, 8-5pm.

CURLING CLUB 2/16, 5pm: Open to the public, this event provides information and on-ice instruction on the Winter Olympic sport of curling. The event will be held at Wilmington Ice House. Learn the basics including delivering the stone,

ART CLASSES Four weekly sessions, $80 ea. Pre-reg: loislight@bellsouth.net or 910-547-8115. Mon, 11-1pm: Watercolor. 3-5pm: Acrylic Painting • Tues, 11-1pm, Collage. • Wed, 11am-1pm:

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CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB The Cape Fear Camera Club will meet on 2/19, 7-9 at Cape Fear Community College, Room S-002. The Club will host a program by two of its long time members. The tag team of Gil and Barbara Burnett will present a lively discussion of their photographic interests and accomplishments as they show many examples of their work. Both Barbara and Gil have contributed to club exhibits and have done well in our competitions. We are in for a real treat not only from viewing the images but hearing the makers’ entertaining commentary as well. Club always welcomes prospective members. www.capefearcameraclub.org.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890.

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HISTORIC WILMINGTON FOUNDATION Historic Wilmington Foundation will feature two new walking tours in spring 2013. The Forest Hills Tour will showcase the architectural, social and cultural history of the community. Streetcar Suburbs Tour will focus on Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights and the development of these historic neighborhoods, the people who lived here, and the preservation process that has made them an integral part of the city’s history. The tour guide will have the opportunity to include historical facts about Wilmington’s history, as well as connect the city to broader movements in the nation’s history. Both tours will include a strong architectural focus too. Tour guides wanted; training begins in Jan 2013. Megan Nadeau: 910-762-2511.

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HISTORIC CHURCH WALKING TOUR The Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear invites you to walk and tour as our guide takes you into six of the historic downtown churches to see and hear their individual stories. The traditions, the beautiful architecture, stately steeples and stained glass windows hide secrets that bring the churches to life. The Hollywood star who spent the night with a dead priest, the bible stolen at the end of the civil war, the not quite dead boy, historical flags, the Southern spy, a painting from a pirate ship, the tallest wooden spire in the U.S. and more. Saturday, March 16, 9:45 a.m. Meet on the front porch of the Latimer House at Third and Orange streets,126 S.Third Street . Churches include St. Thomas Preservation Hall, built 1846; St. James Episcopal Church, built 1839; First Baptist Church, built 1808; St. Mary Catholic Church, built 1912; First Presbyterian Church, built 1928. Rain or shine event. $15 and regis-

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HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/ adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/

OAKDALE CEMETERY TOUR Take a “Trip With Triplett” through tranquil Q\ Oakdale Cemetery chartered in 1852. Walk the peaceful pathways and learn about the lives of the people that rest there. Any time!

910-392-6753. rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/adults. tripwithtriplett.webs.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child.

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6TH HOMEBREWERS’ COMPETITION Enter to win Front Street Brewery’s 6th Annual Homebrew Competition and you could brew your winning beer on our brewing system with Brewmaster Kevin Kozak and Assistant Brewer Christopher McGarvey. $20 per entry—cash/ check (payable to Front St. Brewery). Entries accepted through 2/7 at 9 N. Front St. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category, as well as one Best In Show award.

Beers judged on Sat., 2/9, with the awards ceremony following, 7-10pm, at the Front St. Brewery. Restricted to entrants only due to the number of entries received. Best In Show beer will be brewed and distributed locally by the Front St. Brewery. Requirements: One 6-pack of 12-oz plain brown unmarked bottles or the equivalent, i.e., growlers, flip-tops, etc. Each entry must include a completed Entry form, and each bottle must have the completed bottle forms cut out and attached with rubber bands NOT TAPE. Entry forms can be picked up at the FSB bar; 910-251-1935.

FOOD SAFETY CLASS Food Safety Class for Restaurant Manager offered right techniques for handling, preparing, serving and storing foods safely during the ServSafe Food Safety for Restaurant Managers class offered on 2/11 at the SouthportOak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at 4433 Long Beach Rd. Sessions will start at 12:30pm and end at 4:30pm. Students who successfully complete the class and the exam receive a certificate from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation often seen prominently displayed in restaurants. Fee of $115 is required to cover the cost of the text book, exam and classroom instruction. Books must be picked up in person at the Cooperative Extension office prior to the beginning of the class. 910-253-2610 to register

SILVER COAST WINE/CHOCOLATE PAIRING Chocolate and wine pairing, Silver Coast Winery & The Tasting Room. Feat. chocolates from The Newfoundland Chocolate Company to pair with their award winning wines. 2012 Co-op’s Eat Atlantic Food Product of the Year, which uses the finest of chocolates from all over the world with absolutely no preservatives. Like fine wines the terroir of the cocoa trees and the different varieties influence the aromas, flavors and quality of chocolates. Pairing will consist of sampling two chocolates bars with different wines on 2/16, at the winery (6680

Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach) with three seatings noon, 1:30pm, 3pm. Also offered on 2/17, at Tasting Room in Southport (105 S. Howe St., Southport, NC) at 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm. $15/person; limited seating. RSVP: 910287-2800 or the Tasting Room at 910-7775151.www.silvercoastwinery.com ILM WINE AND BEER WALK Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk will take place on Sat., 2/23, 1-6pm, in historic downtown Wilmington. Tickets will be available online to the general public at Etix.com beginning January 25th, or at Front Street Brewery and The Fortunate Glass (cash only at these locations). self-guided tour of several of Wilmington’s best local restaurants, bars, lounges, and wateringholes and sample wine or beer at each location. Sells out annually; get tickets now.

PLEASURE ISLAND COOKOFF The 17th Annual Pleasure Islnd Chowder Cook-Off is right around the corner...4/13. If you are an area restaurant and you would like to showcase your ‘Chowder’ to approximately 3,000, please contact Gail or Greg at the Chamber Offices. Chowder is any soup with a liquid base (water, cream, etc) and seafood let’s get creative this year and think outside the box. Deadline: 3/11. 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

910-458-8434 FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25, www.tastinghistorytours.com. Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-622-6046.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) “What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible,” poet Theodore Roethke said. For the foreseeable future, Aries, you could and should be a person like that. I’m not saying you will forever-more be a connoisseur of amazements, a massager of miracles and a magnet for unexpected beauty. If you want to, you can play those roles for the next few weeks.

How many exotic explorations and unlikely discoveries can you cram into your life between now and March 1st? How many unimaginable transformations can you imagine?

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) North America’s most powerful and iconic waterfall is Niagara Falls, which straddles the border between the U.S. and Canada. In 1969 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed to shut down the American side of this elemental surge for a few months. They performed their monumental magic by building a dam made with 27,800 tons of rocks. Their purpose was to do research and maintenance on the stony foundation that lies beneath the water. I’m thinking you Tauruses could accomplish a metaphorical version of that feat in the coming weeks: some awesome task that allows you to peer beneath the surface and make refinements that enhance your stability for a long time.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) National Geographic reports that dung beetles have an intimate relationship not only with the earth but also with the stars. Scientists in South Africa found that the bugs use the Milky Way Galaxy to orient themselves while rolling their precious balls of dung to the right spot for safekeeping. The bright band of starlight in the sky serves as a navigational aid. I nominate the dung beetle to be your power-animal in the coming weeks, Gemini. It will be primetime for you, too—to align your movements and decisions with a bigger picture and a higher power.

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) You should go right ahead and compare oranges and apples in the coming week, Cancerian. Honey and butter, too.

It’s fine to compare and contrast them. Science and religion. Bulldogs and Siamese cats. Dew and thunderclaps. Your assignment is to create connections that no one else would be able to make . . . to seek out seemingly improbable harmonies between unlikely partners . . . to dream up interesting juxtapositions that generate fertile ideas. Your soul needs the delight and challenge of unexpected blending.

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) The collection called Grimm’s Fairy Tales includes the story “The Devil and His Grandmother.” In one scene, the devil’s

grandmother is petting and rubbing her grandson’s head. Or at least that’s what the English translations say, but the authors wrote in German, and in their original version of the text, Grandma is in fact plucking lice from the devil’s hair. Your job in the coming week, Leo, is to ensure that no one sanitizes earthy details like that. Be vigilant for subtle censorship. Keep watch for bits of truth that have been suppressed. You need the raw feed that comes straight from the source.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.) In her book Jung and Tarot, Sallie Nichols notes that the 16th card in most Tarot decks portray lightning as a hostile force: “jagged, zigzag strokes that slash across the sky like angry teeth.” But there’s one deck, the Marseilles Tarot, that suggests a kinder, gentler lightning. The yellow and red phenomenon descending from the heavens resembles a giant feather duster; it looks like it would tickle and clean rather than burn. I suspect you’ll be visited by a metaphorical version of this second kind of lightning sometime soon, Virgo. Prepare to be tickled and cleaned!

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) Years ago, “bastard” was a derisive term for a child born to unmarried parents. It reflected the conventional moral code, which regarded a “birth out of wedlock” as scandalous. I think we can safely say this old dogma has been officially retired. According to recent statistics compiled by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), over 40 percent of kids born in the U.S. are to unmarried mothers. Just goes to show you that not all forbidden acts remain forbidden forever. What was unthinkable, out of bounds or not allowed at one time may evolve into what’s normal. I bring this up, Libra, because it’s an excellent time for you to divest yourself of a certain taboo that’s no longer necessary or meaningful.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) While trekking up Mount Katahdin in Maine, naturalist Henry David Thoreau had a “mountain-top experience” that moved him to observe, “I stand in awe of my body.” You’re due for a similar splash of illumination, Scorpio. The time is right for you to arrive at a reverent new appreciation for the prodigious feats that your physical organism endlessly performs for you. What could you do to encourage such a breakthrough? How can you elevate your love for the flesh and blood that houses your divine spark?

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) How do you like your caviar? Do you prefer it to be velvety and smooth, or would you rather have it be full of strong, fishy taste? If it’s the first option, beluga

caviar is your best option. If the second, sevruga should be your favorite. What? You say you never eat caviar? Well, even if you don’t, you should regard the choice between types of caviar as an apt metaphor for the coming week. You can either have velvety smoothness or a strong taste, but not both.

Which will it be? Set your intention.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) “Dear Astrology Guy: I have been reading your horoscopes since I was 19. For a while, I liked them.

They were fun riddles that made me think. But now I’ve soured on them. I’m sick and tired of you asking me to transform myself. You just keep pushing and pushing, never satisfied, always saying it’s time to improve myself or get smarter or fix one of my bad habits. It’s too much! I can’t take it any more!

Sometimes I just want to be idle and lazy. Your horoscopes piss me off! —Crabby Capricorn.”

Dear Crabby: I’ve got some good news. In the coming week, you are completely excused from having to change anything about yourself or your life. Stay exactly the same! Be frozen in time. Resist the urge to tinker. Take a vacation from life’s relentless command to evolve.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) Young art student Andrzej Sobiepan snuck into Poland’s National Museum with a painting he had done himself and managed to surreptitiously mount it on one of the walls. It hung there for a while before authorities noticed it and took it down. “I decided that I will not wait 30 or 40 years for my works to appear at a place like this,” he said. “I want to benefit from them in the here and now.” This is the kind of aggressive self-expression I’d like to see you summon in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Don’t wait for the world to come and invite you to do what you want to do. Invite yourself. P.S. The English translation of Sobiepan’s Polish last name means “his own master.” What can you do to be more of your own master?

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) Before any system can leap to a higher level of organization, says poet Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge, it has to undergo dissolution. “Unraveling or disintegrating is a vital, creative event making room for the new,” she declares. Guess what time it is for the system we all know and love as you, Pisces? That’s right: It’s a perfect moment to undo, dismantle, and disperse . . . as well as to unscramble, disentangle and disencumber. Be of good cheer! Have faith that you will be generating the conditions necessary for the rebirth that will follow. “To change from one reality to another,” writes Wooldridge, “a thing first must turn into nothing.” (Her book is Poemcrazy.)

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HERE’S THE TWIST: You decide the winner! Diners, alongside culinary and guest judges, rate each dish and determine who moves on to the next round and who goes home. Fire on the Dock is being hosted at Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach. Tickets for each dinner start at $59 plus beverage, tax, and tip. The competition blazes on through April 3. Learn more about the competing chefs and purchase your tickets today at www.competitiondining.com.

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