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IT’S ALL RELATIVE, PG. 10 After a trip to the Netherlands, Heather Divoky took notice of the world with new eyes and began assessing our associations with places, by devising a 380-piece watercolor series of mini paintings that showcase interesting facts, oddities or representations of counties, cities, countries, continents and beyond. Courtesy photo.

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Useful knowledge, tips and garden additions will bloom at the 2016 Native Plant Festival BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

NATURAL NATIVES: Kitty Bass, Bonni Cutler, Mary Jane Lehman, and Nancy Leone pose in masks they’ve made for young sprouts (kids) heading to the 2016 Native Plant Festival. Courtesy photo.

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remember sitting in Valerie Robertson’s kitchen a few years ago trying to muster the courage to take a spoonful of the dark brown semi-frozen fruit that was lying on a plate before me like a deformed and abused slug. There were a variety of thoughts rushing through my head:

Be adventurous and give it a try—you will probably like it.

It’s probably a lot like corset (a food from the Passover Seder): looks awful but tastes great!

Most notably: How much do you trust Valerie that she got this right and isn’t going to accidentally poison you?

My friend Valerie Robertson is a person who surprises those who take the time to get to know her. Most people make a variety of

assumptions about the quiet, thoughtful lady with bright, big eyes and very long hair. Once time is invested, she turns out to be anything but what’s first expected—and friendship with her is a constant source of unexpected delight.

Whether she is launching Cape Fear’s Going Green, a magazine dedicated to environmental awareness and uplift, or dropping by your house with a basket full of avocados to cheer up a bad day, she is guaranteed to enroll you in whatever has her excited at the moment. That is how I found myself on another adventure with her, trying pawpaw for the first time.

I decided I trusted her enough to call 911 in the event of disaster and managed to get the first spoonful into my mouth. It tasted like piña colada! Well, if I was going to die, at least this would be enjoyable. I joke. It was awesome.

Valerie had brought home several varieties of

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frozen pawpaw to eat and we had one of the best afternoons I can recall sampling each (one tasted like custard pudding and another like ice cream) and discussing how we were each going to grow pawpaw trees so we could enjoy this all the time.

Pawpaw trees are native plants for the area, but the fruit is so delicate it doesn’t ship well and consequently is rarely seen in markets. Occasionally, at events like a native plant festival or a pawpaw festival, folks can find someone selling frozen fruits. My advice: If the opportunity arises, buy some­—they are heavenly.

I was reminded of all of this when Valerie asked if I was going to the Native Plant Festival this year. I confessed I didn’t know we had one.

Apparently, it is in year two and is the brainchild of master gardener Catherine Nesbit and Charley Winterbauer, president of the Cape

Fear Audubon Society. Valerie recounts that Nesbit’s house is “on a bluff, overlooking one of our waterways, and her whole garden is nothing but native plants. She opened her house for the Master Gardeners’ Garden Tour, and found many shared her interest in natives and wanted to learn more.”

Naturally, I wondered why native plants are so important. More over why should they be a factor in the decision of what goes into one’s yard?

Valerie says, “Once established, native plants require very little attention; they don’t need fertilizer, insecticides or pesticides, and rarely need additional water. They’re perfect for those who want beautiful plantings that are low maintenance.”

She added from a homeowner’s standpoint,

spending less on watering is a plus, as is not buying new plants every year. “Most natives are perennials or reseed every year—and they’re so resilient, I can relax when neighbor kids accidently run through the flowers.

If damaged, they’ll come back like new next year with no effort on my part.”

She adds that from a homeowner’s standpoint, spending less on watering is a plus, as is not buying new plants every year. “Most natives are perennials or reseed every year…. and they’re so resilient, I can relax when neighbor kids accidently run through the flowers—if damaged, they’ll come back like new next year with no effort on my part.”

Valerie already had me convinced, but the larger picture she described seemed even more appealing. She began with the innerworkings of ecosystems.

“Wildlife depends on a rich and diverse ecosystem, not only for food, but for shelter and nesting habitat,” she noted. “Native plants in the wild form a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem that is stable, resists pest outbreaks and supports a variety of species.”

All good points. Once Valerie began speaking about trees—appealing to my love for them—I was all ears.

“As our local population has grown, we have cut down trees and cleared brush that sustain native birds, reptiles, mammals, butterflies and bees and all manner of beneficial

insects,” she stated. “If you hope to feed the birds, there’s no better way than to plant natives that attract the beneficial insects they depend on for food for themselves and their young.”

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Persimmons. We are accustomed to the large Asian persimmons available at the market, but the smaller native persimmon fruits can be very tasty. There are trees along College Road that bear delicious fruit, especially after a cold snap.

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Blueberries are native to North Carolina, and there is actually a blueberry bee that has evolved specifically to pollinate blueberry plants.

Just to give the rest of us a little help, Valerie provided examples of native plants that we can grow ourselves: Native plants for ornamentals: •

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Yellow and purple coneflowers (Rudbeckia and Echinacea species), summer-blooming perennials rich in nectar for pollinators.

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens), a lovely slower-growing (not invasive) wisteria whose flowers are shaped like elongated snowballs. It’s also a larval plant for skippers.

Joe pye weed (Eutrochium species) is a late summer bloomer for moist soil—a good candidate for rain gardens.

Native plants for food (of course, all native plants are food for critters of one sort or another, but if we’re talking about food plants for humans as well): •

Pawpaw. Most of us haven’t tasted pawpaw because the fruit of this tree is so delicate when ripe that it cannot be shipped to grocery stores.

(Imagine trying to ship a perfectly ripe peach without destroying it.) But I’ve seen it growing near water in Bruns-

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Muscadine grapes. I grew up eating Muscadine jelly, which my grandmother made from native grapes.

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Bee balm; its dried flowers are used to make a calming tea.

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Echinacea is very high in vitamin C; its roots and flowers can be dried and used to make into a tea—good for fighting viruses and colds.

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Plantain (the leafy kind, not the kind that looks like a banana) grows as a weed. It can be eaten as a salad green or used as a cooked green. It tastes a little like spinach.

For anyone interested in learning more about useful and sometimes delicious native plants— and even buy a few—the second annual free Native Plant Festival is coming up on Septem-

ber 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Come celebrate native plants of the Cape Fear and learn how to incorporate them into a garden. There will be activities for adults and children, native-plant vendors, a seed swap, and displays and presentations by local experts. Susan Savia will provide the tunes, while a food truck will be onsite offering vegetarian options. There will also be a series of guest speakers: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: John Taggart’s “Coastal Plant Communities” 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Roger Shew’s “Medicinal and Other, Uses of Native Plants from Southeastern NC” 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Sam Marshall’ Landscaping with Native Plants 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Melanie Doyle’s “Invasives” 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Evan Folds’ “Grow Soil, Not Just Plants!”

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Beth Sheppard’s “Pollinators” 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Jill Peleuses and Charley Winterbauer present “Birdscaping: Landscaping for Birds”

For more on the Native Plant Festival, call 910-547-4390 or visit www.arboretum.nhcgov. com/events/native-plant-festival.

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IRONIES

OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELDS

The recently concluded Olympics included a few of the more obscure athletic endeavors (such as dressage for horses and steeplechase for humans), but U.S. colleges compete in even less-heralded “sports,” such as wood chopping, rock climbing, fishing and broomball. University of Alabama, 2015 national football champions, dominates also in the 280-school bass-fishing competition, and New York’s Paul Smith College’s 5,000-student campus raucously cheers its championship log-splitting team (against seven other schools). And Ohio State whipped another football powerhouse, Nebraska, in ice-based broomball.

WHY? BECAUSE WE CAN, THAT’S WHY

We now have computer or cellphone apps to, for example, analyze the quality of one’s tongue-kissing; alert you when your zipper is inadvertently down; make a refrigerator also be a stereo and photo album; notify you when you need to drink more water; check the male-female ratio at local bars so, if you’re on the prowl, you can plan your evening efficiently; and reveal whether your partner has had someone else in bed while you were away (via differential contours of the mattress). And then, in August, the creators of the new “South Park” virtual reality game announced that they had figured out how to release a “fart” smell that is crucial to game-players when they put on the VR mask.

Inexplicable: Pizza Hut announced in August that it had finally mastered the technology to turn its cardboard delivery boxes into customers’ workable disk-jock-

ey turntables and will make them available shortly in five stores in the United Kingdom.

(Each box has two record decks, a crossfader, pitch and cue controls, and the ability to rewind.) Music stars P Money and DJ Vectra are featured, and the boxes will sync via Bluetooth to phones and computers.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

Lame: (1) Steven Scholz was sued for $255,000 in Oregon City, Oregon, in July after he allegedly fired on a family’s house (15 gunshots) and traumatized their young son inside. Scholz explained that he thought the Biblical Rapture had just occurred and that he was the only survivor. (2) Aman Bhatia, 27, was charged with battery and lewd molestation in July after allegedly groping six women at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park.

Despite witnesses telling police that Bhatia was positioning himself for furtive groping, Bhatia claimed that his glasses were broken and thus he was not aware that women were in his path.

Recurring Theme: People with too much money have been reported over the years to have paid enormous sums for “prestigious” license plates, usually the lowestnumbered. In China, the number 8 is regarded as lucky, and a man identified only as “Liu” obtained Shanghai province’s plate “88888” — for which he paid the equivalent of $149,000. Shanghaiist.com reported in June that “Lucky” Liu was forced into annoying traffic stops by police eight times the first day because officers were certain that the plate was bogus.

Greenland’s first “world-class tourist attraction,” opening in 2020, offers visitors a “stunning view” of the rapidly melting ice sheets from the area’s famous, 250,000-year-old Jakobshavn Glacier.

The United Nations-protected site is promoting a “tourist” vista that some call “ground zero for climate change”—and which others hope won’t be completely melted by 2020.

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

Third-grade teacher Tracy Rosner filed a lawsuit against the county school board in Miami in July (claiming to be the victim of race and national origin discrimination) after being turned down for a job that required teaching Spanish—because she doesn’t speak Spanish. (Rosner said “non-

Hispanics” like her are a minority among Miami schoolteachers and therefore that affirmative-action-style-accommodations should have been made for her.)

An Idaho man took his pregnant daughter, 14, and the man who raped her, age 24, to Missouri last year to get married (because of that state’s lenient marriageage law)—asserting that it is the rapist’s “duty” to marry a girl he gets pregnant.

The father now says he was wrong, but an Idaho judge nonetheless sentenced him to 120 days behind bars for endangering his daughter. (The rapist received a 15-year sentence, and the pregnancy ended in miscarriage.)

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

The Tykables “baby store for adults” opened in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, recently and so far has outlasted attempts to shut it down (as being, allegedly, inappropriate for the community). Part of the business model is selling adult diapers for medical needs, but a major clientele is adults with a fetish to be treated like helpless babies —with diapers, clothing, accessories and furniture (oversized high chairs, playpens and cribs). (Though the owner controls store access and has blocked out window views, critics are still uncomfortable explaining the store to their children.)

In July, Ryan Bundy (a leader of the Malheur federal land occupation protest in Oregon in January), exercising his philosophy as a “sovereign,” wrote his judge that he rejects the federal court’s jurisdiction over him in his upcoming trial, but that he would agree to co-operate—provided the government pays him $1 million cash. Bundy (who signs court documents “i; ryan c., man”) said for that sum, he would act as “defendant”— or, as a bonus, if the judge prefers, as “bailiff,” or even as “judge.” (Bundy’s lawyer, not surprisingly, is Bundy.)

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TRUE TO SELF AND SOUL: Evan Taylor Jones explores soul, country, rock, and funk BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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SHINE ON: Evan Taylor Jones is bring powerful alt-rock soul to Satellite Bar & Lounge on September 9. Courtesy photo.

et artists show their true colors,” singer-songwriter Evan Taylor Jones urges over the phone last week. “See if fans stick around with it.”

It’s a bitter-sweet time for Jones on the road because he suffered the loss of a dear friend, DJ Big Makk, a few days prior to our interview. “He passed in a car accident,” Jones tells. “He was a good person, a loving guy. People go and pass, but we know that their spirit

lives on.”

Yet, Jones is still riding high with his bandmates, as they near the end of their summer tour. The road will soon bring Jones to the Port City’s Satellite Bar and Lounge on September 9.

Staying true to self and song is the mantra the artist has stuck with since his appearance on “The Voice” earlier this year. The singing competition is judged by various celebrity musicians, who listen to “blind” auditions and choose con-

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testants to coach/move on in the competition by turning around their chairs to secure musicians on their teams.

Unfortunately, the judges didn’t turn around for Jones’ rendition of the country song “Homegrown” (originally by the Zac Brown Band). The consensus being his alt-rock, soulful voice didn’t shine through as they’d like.

“I felt like this is a guy singing a country song, who doesn’t really sing country music,” “The Voice” judge Blake Shelton

observed.

“I definitely think you should come back,” judge Pharrell Williams added.

However, Jones says he won’t likely return for another audition. The nature of reality TV is anything but that of reality.

Jones appreciates and enjoys (now more than ever) the creative freedom and choices often lost with story producers.

“I didn’t get to choose the song, none of the contestants get to choose their

song,” he says. “That’s what [audiences] don’t get to see. There’s a lot of the behind-the-scenes you don’t see in ‘reality TV.’ . . . They tried to create a story that was ‘homegrown.’”

The country cover wasn’t new for Jones; it’s among two covers and four originals pressed on his 2015 EP “The Sunray Sessions.” Jones wanted to capture the dynamic of his band and music onstage.

“I knew I wanted to record [‘The Sunray Sessions’] live,” he says. “I like the feeling and the raw sound, and I feel like the overall chemistry and energy of the band shows in a live setting.”

While his “Homegrown” cover may seem somewhat out of place in terms of its country origins, Jones puts a soulful twist on it. It also reflects his wide range of interests and ideas for reaching out across genres.

“I like Zac Brown, I like country music,” he adds. “A lot of it now is influenced by pop, but there’s a lot of good country out there. That’s why I wanted to do my rendition of that song.”

The EP’s second cover is “Smooth Sailing,” originally by Queens of the Stone Age. As a fan of the California rock band, it was a natural choice for Jones and company.

“I like a lot of their stuff, but that was a song that stood out for everybody [in the band],” he remembers. “And it came out really well; more funky than what the original is, which is what I like.”

Along with soul and funk, Jones’ songs are given attitude with rock instrumentals. As much as he wants to capture the magic of live performances as he did with “The Sunray Sessions,” he’s thinking more of how production value will come into play for his next project.

“Making parts separate from other parts of a song to really make those parts stand out more,” he clarifies. “Definitely recording live will always be something I do, but I think there’s going to be more pre-production when that happens.”

Jones has been writing nonstop this year, trying to collect a variety of tunes to develop in the studio later on in 2017 for a full-length album. “First, I want to make sure I get a worthy producer to work alongside with,” he notes.

In addition to recording two new originals and another cover, available to watch online at www.evantaylorjones. com/video, he’s been road-testing them with live audiences. Jones’ powerful voice is showcased well in songs like “Over Your Shoulder,” which sounds like a mix of classic rock, soul and even a touch of twang of rock-influenced coun-

try. Yet, he’s able to slow it down and soften the edges in “Father,” a sweet song to patriarchs.

“People have really been enjoying [the new songs],” Jones tells. “They’re my favorite songs we’re playing right now, but I’ve also found time to write more songs. . . . For me, writing has become easier because I come up with the instrumentation first and now I’m finding I’m writing the hook or chorus first. . . That chorus has to be big and authentic.”

Staying authentic and true to self also means staying true to community, which is why Jones started Old Soul Community. The outreach organization’s mission is to reach and support underprivileged communities and youth with music. “[We] really seek to improve the arts in these communities,” he tells. “What we’re seeing now is that if a community, the school, doesn’t have enough money, they take out ‘the easiest’ thing: arts. They take out painting. They take out drawing.

They take out music. They don’t want to spend money on music books if they can’t pay the teachers. It’s always the arts that come out first.”

Aside from donations, Jones’ Old Soul Community raises awareness and funds for materials and instruments for these programs in need via his line of clothing patches: “O*S*C,” “Peace and Harmony” and “Rock and Roll with a whole lot of SOUL.” All three patches can be purchased for $5 or less. The funds then go back into the communities.

“We go straight to the people who actually need the money,” Jones adds, “and I think that’s most effective.”

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Friday, September 9, 9 p.m.

Satellite Bar & Lounge 120 Greenfield St. Free www.evantaylorjones.com

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 WSO Youth And Jr. Strings Auditions (8am; Free) —UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

Rebekah Todd (5:30pm; Free; Folk) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Chris Luther & Alex Chamyan (6pm; Free; Jazz) —Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St.

Jamey Johnson (6pm; $45-$50; Country)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

Jazz A Concert Series (6:30pm; $12)

—Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

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Rockin’ Trivia w/Party Gras Entertainment (9pm; Free)

September 7th Mykel Barbee

Nicole Thompson (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Thursdays Fire Drums (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Neighborhood Night (8pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Jenny Pearson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

September 9th Steven Compton

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Jarrett Mlodzinski (10pm; Free; Rock) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Tropidelic w/ Of Good Nature (10pm; Cover TBD; Reggae, Funk, Jam) SETTLE IN: Head out to a free live show at Satellite, featuring North Carolina’s The Menders on Saturday, Sept. 10, starting around 9:30 p.m. Photo by Howlermano Photography.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.;

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.;

The Ataris w/ The Male Men and Fatesealer (7pm; $12; Rock)

—Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

Sylvia Johns (7pm; $3; Piano)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Kiva Magick Lab (7:30pm; Free; Percussivebased Rhythms) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

Burlesque Show w/ the Girly Girl Revue (8pm; $10) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Bottega Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Stevie C (6pm; Free; Ambient, Indie)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Friday Night Magic (6pm; $0-$6)

—Cape Fear Games, Ste D, 4107 Oleander Dr.

Jim Ashley (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Karaoke w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free)

Fred Flynn & Wes Sayer (7pm; Free; Duo)

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

Griffin Limerick (9pm; Free; Guitar)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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—Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 910-772-1400

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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—The Last Resort, 600 N. Lake Park Blvd.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Tiffany Haddish (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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Randy McQuay (8pm; Free; Blues, Roots)

Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Jazz)

MW Charles: Acoustic Punk Troubador (8pm; Donations)

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

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Folkstone Stringband (9pm; Free; Folk) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Ladies Night with DJ UK (10pm; Free; Duo)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Tom Noonan & Jane Houseal (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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Intro to Improv (5:30pm; $80)

—Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Blind Guardian w/ Grave Digger (8pm; $29-$35; Metal) —Throne Theater, 208 Market St.

The Fossil Rockers (7pm; Free; Rock)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Massive Grass (7pm; Free; Bluegrass)

Midweek Contra Dance (7:30pm; $5)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—5th Ave Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

Tiffany Haddish (7pm. 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

College Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

The Midatlantic (7pm; Free; Americana) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Adelitas Way (7:30pm; $10-$15; Rock) —Throne Theater, 208 Market St.

Traumedy: Comedy All About Bad Stuff (8pm; Free) —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

The Menders (9:30pm; Free; Rock, Americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Karaoke Night w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9pm; Free)

—Johnny Luke’s Kitchen Bar, 5500 Market St.

Hourglass Open Mic Night (7pm; Free) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Mike Frusha (6pm; Free; Rock)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Carolina Pine Songwriter Sessions #1 (6pm; $5-$10; Variety)

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

DJ RIZ (10pm; Free)

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Tim Black & Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriters)

Kelly & Jill (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Machine Funk (10pm; Cover TBD; Widespread Panic Tribute) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Chris Luther (12pm; Free; Solo Jazz Guitar) —Pembroke’s, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.

April Evans (Soprano) and Barry Salwen (Piano) (3pm; $10-$16) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

Bottega Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps’ 6th Anniversary Special! (8pm; $5; Comedy) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

David Gans (9pm; Cover TBD; Electric Guitar) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

Earthcry (9pm; $10-$15; Electronic)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

—Throne Theater, 208 Market St.

Mark Roberts (4pm; Free; Rock, Dance)

Karaoke w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free)

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Grooves in the Grove (5pm; $5)

—Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

Graduation Showcase (7pm; $5; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Electrik Monday (9pm; Cover TBD)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

End of the Line (7pm; $3; Folk, Bluegrass)

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—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (6pm; Free)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Drafts • $4 Flavored Bombs NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 Ranger IPA & Fat Tire WINE & WELL WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine • $2.75 Miller Lite $4 Well Drinks THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila Shots SATURDAY $2.75 Carolina Blonde & Carolina Strawberry • Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series • Brunch from 11am - 2pm SUNDAY $3 Corona/Corona Light • $4 Bloody Mary or Mimosa $5 Lunazul Margaritas • Brunch from 11am - 2pm

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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ROCKIN’ COUNTRY: Zac Brown Band will play the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on Thursday, September 15. Photo by Danny Clinch NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 9/8: Ron Pope, Melodime and Truett 9/9: Time Sawyer and Sinners & Saints 9/12: Frightened Rabbit

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 9/8-10: Hopscotch Music Festival 9/13: Pat McGee Band and Reeve Coobs 9/16: Whitey Morgan and Cody Jinks

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 9/17: St. Lucia

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/7: Ron Pope, Melodime and Truett 9/8: Cabinet and Billy Strings (Back) 9/9: Stephane Wrembel and Big Fat Gap (Back) 9/10: Ellis Dyson & the Shambles and more (Back) 9/11: The Saint Johns and Birdtalker (Back) 9/13: Blind Guardian and Grave Digger 9/13: Mr. Darcy and Spencer Scholes (Back) 9/14: Seth Walker and Cyril Lance & Friends (Back) 9/15: Amasa Hines (Back) 9/15: An Evening with Mike Farris

PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-1292 9/10: Florida Georgia Line 9/15: Zac Brown Band 9/16: Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cheap Trick 9/17: Brad Paisley AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/9: Beyond the Fade and more 9/12: Devin Townsend Project and more 9/16: Another Lost Year, Artifas and Skyfold MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 9/7: Sean Hayes, Tim Carr and Charlie Crockett 9/8: Teedra Moses 9/15: Windhand and Demon Eye 9/16: Liz Vice HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S., MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 9/17: Schoolboy Q

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 9/9: The Stump Mutts and Posh Hammer & The Jellyrox 9/11: Dinosaur Jr. and Cloud Nothings 9/13: Andrew Bird and Gabriel Kahane 9/15: Vic Crown, Binding Isaac and Bleedseason 9/17: Whitey Morgan and Cody Jinks 9/21: Hard Rocket RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 9/9: Hopscotch, Erykah Badu and Gary Clark Jr. 9/16: Boney James and Damien Escobar 9/24: Ben Rector 9/30: IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass

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SUBSTANCE OVER SIZZLE:

The creative team of ‘City of Angels’ brings real and reel worlds to life BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

O

pera House Theatre Co. closes their season on the Main Stage of Thalian Hall with Cy Coleman and David Zippel’s “City of Angels,” with the book by “M*A*S*H” co-creator Larry Gelbart.

The show begins with the conceit that a noirish detective film is playing out as Stine, the real-world writer (Sam Robison) pounds away on his typewriter in adapting his book, “City of Angels,” to the screen for producer/ director Buddy Fidler (Justin Smith). What he types happens before him—just as what he xxx’s through un-happens in reverse. That lovely conceit is identified in the program as “The Reel World” and “The Real World.” Fans of film noir will appreciate the homage to the genre because if Gelbart can do anything it is write dialogue—and he has the perfect Sam Spade-patter down cold.

True to form, the people in Stine’s life are the inspiration for the characters that emerge

on the page. So his beautiful, intelligent and wronged wife Gabby (Kendra GoehringGarrett) appears as the torch-singing siren Bobbi in the film world. That anyone could burn and yearn for her is completely believable. Robison’s constant failure to live up to the basic request of fidelity to both her and his own promise is a struggle between them that is probably one of the more interesting in the script.

Stine’s alter ego, Stone (Ken Griggs), is clearly how Stine would like to see himself.

Madness-inducing Buddy Fidler in real life becomes the movie mogul that gets killed off in the reel world. For sheer comic-relief alone the malapropisms that pepper Fidler’s dialogue are delightful to watch, and Smith is pitch-perfect as “The Asshole in the Blazer”— i.e. the movie producer in the room.

His real-life current wife, Carla (Shannon Playl) is written into the movie as femme fatale Alura Kingsley. She fits the film-noir checklist of the beautiful woman who walks into the PI’s office: Irresistible? Check.

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However, Lorene Walsh’s band is great because the score is written to be fascinating to musicians. Not only are there really two shows happening with the reel and real worlds conceit, there are also really two separate worlds within the script.

TYPE AWAY: Sam Robison as Stine in ‘City of Angels.’ Photo by Erik Maasch

Probably lying? Check. Definitely trouble?

Double check.

There are a variety of moments that make the price of admission worth it. Finding Caitlin Becka naked in his bed is just one among many. But what a moment. Becka is blessed with beauty and sex appeal for days, but she has spent years working on her craft as a performer and she can sell a variety of roles and make them look effortless. As the goodgirl-gone-bad (reel world) and the rising young starlet prepared to do anything for her career (real world), she flips back and forth with a joyful abandon that is genuinely wonderful to watch.

Rounding out the female leads that defy film noir’s idea that women are only secondary characters and then only problems for the lead is Heather Setzler. In the reel world she is Oolie, long-suffering, strong, right-hand secretary to Stone. In the real world she is Donna, Girl Friday and rainmaker for Buddy Fidler. Her song, “You Can Always Count On Me,” in Act Two is the chance to show off her voice but also one of the few numbers in the show that really lets a performer do that.

Coleman’s score, while a lovely homage to the music of the 1940s, doesn’t really cater to the genre of musical theatre very much. He and Zippel have come up with a very creative approach to the material and the time period, but there is nothing memorable or catchy in the score. The cast all sing beautifully and do their best with it, but they really are not given much of an opportunity to use the music as a bridge with the audience, which is one of the roles that music plays in musical theatre.

Gelbart’s rapid-fire dialogue and book could be a stand-alone piece, but Coleman and Zippel’s score laid on top of it feels almost like an afterthought. It’s frustrating because there are so many amazing voices on that stage. I kept waiting to get the bring-down-the-house number—or even just something catchy to sing along to. But, in spite of the writers, this cast is determined to sell it with everything they can and to see their work is absolutely worth it. I’m just not sure three hours of it is necessary. (It brings to mind one of Buddy’s more colorful quips about a circumcision.)

To make the reel world even more clearly defined, the design and production team have made everything in it black/white/gray chromatic. So Stone is in a gray suit with gray hair and all the performers wear shades of black and white film. Opera House artistic director Alice Sherwood is always one for details, as is director Ray Kennedy. The design team makes real these details is not a surprise, especially the costumes. Costumer Selina Harvey and hair and makeup designer Sarah Holcomb have really brought the late ‘40s to each and every performer onstage. Pompadour hair for the women, ashen gray makeup for the movie, and a parade of clothes that go a long way toward removing distance and making the conceit come alive for the audience.

The work by the cast and crew is wonderful, and brings to life a creative look at the struggle of an artist caught in an industry machine. That piece hasn’t changed much—and the questions the show asks about loyalty, honesty and substance over sizzle are all still important. With a little humor and a lot of joy, this creative team makes that journey come to life.

DETAILS:

City of Angels

Sept. 9-11, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $20 GA, $18 seniors, students and military; $15 on Thursdays Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2285 www.thalianhall.org

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ARTS>>ART

IT’S ALL RELATIVE:

Heather Divoky offers a unique glimpse into 380 places in latest art exhibit

BY: S. CARVER AND R. SMALL

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enophobia, the fear of all foreign— that horrid noun and spectre of old and hopefully fading ideals is not exclusive to any one place or people. Be it in the snowy avalanche of white noise of the Carolina’s occasional dissonance on extemporaneous matters or as far-reaching as the snow-blind northern point of the European continent, the Netherlands. This is where local artist Heather Divoky ventures to explore the cultural blizzard engulfing our hyperbolic world and alarmist sensational age and attitudes of the exigent. Divoky will be showcasing 380 pieces of mini art, if you will, expressing such notions this weekend at Leland’s Cultural Arts Center.

“The installation itself is very ‘space-conscious,’” according to Divoky. “[Viewers] start with a portrait of where it’s located, the Leland Cultural Arts Center, then move on to the 100 counties of NC, then the 50 states of the US, 196-ish—some territories are disputed—countries, the continents, hemispheres, and planets, so this number comes from an approximation of all of these locations total, each represented by a miniature piece of art!”

Over the last few years, as Divoky was traveling through the Netherlands, she noticed the great “attention thieves” that hang above bars and in restaurants, at airports or in the middle of the riddle that is Times Square, weren’t as prevalent. More so, the inane drivel that America’s media often showcases in politics wasn’t blaring through the ether. “[TVs] are everywhere here, and when I came back they all seemed to be on news

channels that were blatantly intolerant or reactionary to groups of people, including refugees, Muslims, African Americans, etc.,” Divoky says. “There was a particular clip concerning Muslims where the [media] hosts continuously grouped all Muslim countries as violent. But that’s not an uncommon opinion: that all Muslims countries are violent. They’re not—look up Oman. We tend to reduce and generalize them to that though.

I wanted a light-hearted way to give the audience something else to respond to, aside from this generalization.”

Divoky began doing intensive research on various places around the world. She wanted her latest volume of work to represent ideas or fun facts or random pieces of trivia.

“For instance, the state vegetable of Oklahoma is ... a watermelon?” Divoky tells. “Nicaragua loves baseball, so I painted a piece with a jungle silhouetted in baseball shapes” For Poland Divoky painted a heart: to represent the transportation of Chopin’s heart from France to Warsaw. She embraced the academic endeavors that led her to study and investigate “the boundless stories within any one location.” She found interesting snippets of information along the way.

“Italians wear red underwear on New Years,” she explains. “Kiribati is in all four hemispheres. Ghana has a place where crocs are so docile you can pet them. China has banned any ‘time-traveling’ themed TV (including ‘Dr. Who’). They are mini representations, demonstrating a fun (sometimes spooky, sometimes unique) aspect of that location.”

When it came to representing her home state, and more specifically her city and county, she went a different route than what

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A SMALL TASTE OF PLACE: Mini watercolors take over the Leland Cultural Arts Center this Thursday evening as part of Divoky’s latest art exhibit. Kevin Titus Photography

most expect of our coastal township. Instead of doing a piece featuring our beach or historic downtown, Divoky decided to focus on the controversial past and political imprint of race relations.

“I illustrated an interpretation of the Race Riots [of 1898],” Divoky says. “I want to start discussions on how many of these places are represented to us in only one light . . . Of course, lots of the pieces are silly in nature, but that doesn’t reduce the goal of giving the viewer a story beyond what they know.”

Although Divoky is locally known for her pen-and-ink illustrations—she also dabbles in stained glass and jewelry—this particular show is primarily in watercolors.

“I’ve wanted to be an artist all my life,” she admits. “It was a thing I could turn to when life was difficult. It’s an escape from the mundane. On paper, I can bring stories alive.”

DETAILS:

A Relative Geography: Painted Perspectives of Where We Live

Featuring the watercolors of Heather Divoky Thurs., Sept. 8, 6 p.m. - 8pm.

Closing reception, Thurs., Sept. 29, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Gallery talk by the artist, 6:30 p.m. www.heatherdivoky.com

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC 2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 43, “Window Shopping Art Show,” featuring work

by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Summer Camps for Children are coming through August. Please check the website at www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for dates and information, or call ArtExposure at 910-803-0302.

All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter TWO pieces of 2D or 3D work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM 210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE 24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. • Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art cura-

tion, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. Crescent Moon is THE place in Wilmington for art, where the most talented local, regional and national artists choose to exhibit their work. They also feature designer fashions, home décor, a children’s section, and fine gifts. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

On September 23 from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host NC artist Jon Haug. Jon documents the visual beauty of the human body and strives to tell a story using the tools artists possess: color, value, line, edge and texture. Jon’s recent work is figurative in nature employing oil paints and charcoal. In Wilmington NC, Jon was awarded the 2015 Art in the Arboretum People’s Choice Award, the 2001 Azalea Festival Merit Award, and “Best Drawing” in the 2015 Silver Arts Show. Live music, wine, and cheese will be provided free-of-charge for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART 311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com • (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com AFRICAN ART: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

CURRENT EXHIBITION: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

EXPO 216 216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC (910)769-3899 Wed. - Sun., noon-6pm www.expo216.com A nonprofit specialty museum that opened in May, Expo 216 is a themedriven “gallerium” and focuses on a single social or environmental issue. The inaugural theme, “Ocean Plastic,” runs until December 2016 and was inspired by a photograph of an albatross with ingested plastic by nature photographer, David Liittschwager.Visitors will view multiple

components of the theme including: CSI: Albatross, solve the mystery of who killed the albatross; Fashion in Plastic, nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers; The Plastic Age, an insightful history of the invention of plastic; What Goes Around, Comes Around by BonnieMonteleone; Light Within the Darkness: What Lies Beneath by Alexandra Morse; along with provocative and thought-provoking art by local artists.

Expo 216 has over 5,000 square feet, in a newly renovated building in historic downtown Wilmington, with free admission open to the public. Expo 216 participates in downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk. Groups and private tours available.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “Reflections” features new works from painters Naomi Malka Litzenblatt and Janet S. Triplett. These artists share rich, jewel-toned palettes and a meticulous hand for detail. They create captivating paintings that weave an irresistible narrative. “Tapestry” will remain on view until September 17, 2016.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

“Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SPECTRUM GALLERY The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery will be closing and is hosting its final art sale through Sept. 10.

All paintings, sculptures, art glass, pottery, wood, clothing and accessories are 15 to 60 percent off. Spectrum Jewelry is not closing and will remain open at the Forum.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics—plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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REEL TO REEL

DEATH OF ACTION THEATER?

films this week

‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ is nothing new, but ‘Blood Father’ has heart

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BY: ANGHUS

Sept. 5-7 (4 p.m. also on Sept.. 7): Appropriate for the big-screen debut from a popular British sitcom, “Absolutely Fabulous” is back with Edina and Patsy, and they’re still oozing glitz and glamour. They’re living the high life they are accustomed to: shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London’s trendiest hotspots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life

he death of the theatrical experience is a story journalists love to write. Hell, anything with the word “death” in the title gives writers a most epic half chub. I’m not sure when everyone became obsessed with decay.

Seems like I can’t make it through the day without someone telling me how damn busted up everything is.

For years people have been writing longwinded rants about how movie theaters have the life expectancy of Rupert Murdoch in a hole full of hungry crocodiles. They were making the same argument back when the VCR was first unveiled. Yet, here we are decades later with people still heading to the movies.

forever more! (Rated R, 86 min.)

The VCR didn’t kill the movie theater. Netflix didn’t kill the theatrical experience. Yes, there MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK: ‘Blood Father’ are a ridiculous number of entertainment op- manages to build upon a story suited for the big screen. tions available to a nation of media-hungry veg- Courtesy photo from Why Not Productions. etables. Rather than opine frantically about the strengths and weaknesses of both, I decided “Blood Father” presents a similar scenario. to do a little experiment and check an offering Hollywood exile Mel Gibson plays Link, an exin the theaters and at home to weigh strengths con with a shady past who is also really good at and weaknesses of watching new movies at killing people. He’s also a recovering alcoholic, the theater and at home. which plays a lot more into the narrative than The late summer has always been a time when I originally thought. For the most part, when Hollywood dumps movies into theaters I’d expect a character trait like “recovering alwith the enthusiasm of a comatose millennial coholic” to be all but forgotten once the action at a lecture about waning attention spans. gets going, but they actually manage to work “Mechanic: Resurrection” is an epic piece of the recovery process into the plot even when action dumpster-diving that has no reason to old Mel is bustin’ caps in people’s asses. Like exist. In fact, it kind of exemplifies the prob- “Mechanic,” “Blood Father” revolves around lems currently plaguing Hollywood: a point- saving a loved one. Link’s daughter is an epic less sequel that brings nothing new to the fuck-up who has gotten herself in trouble with equation. Jason Statham might be the very some nasty members of a drug cartel, who are sparing no expense to see her killed. definition of “nothing new.”

Arthur Bishop (Statham) is the world’s greatest assassin who has decided to give up his life of killing people because he’s in love. To be fair, it’s for Jessica Alba. If anyone was capable of stopping me from being awesome to stay inside for marathon-naked fun, it would be her. Of course, bad asses with super murdering skills never stay retired. Our hero is put in an impossible situation and must kill a number of bad guys in 36 hours or lose his lady love.

This would seem like an insurmountable task, but Jason Statham eats impossible situations for breakfast and craps them out before lunch.

There’s really nothing wrong with “Mechanic: Resurrection.” It’s an average action film that never takes itself too seriously. It’s made infinitely more bearable by Tommy Lee Jones, who spends every scene making folks wonder how big of a paycheck he made to appear.

CINEMATIQUE

Even though their relationship is especially strained, Link risks life and limb to make sure his daughter stays safe. I was expecting a halfbaked B movie from “Blood Father,” but there’s some passion in this pulp. The father-daughter relationship feels real, and there are moments where Gibson shows you why he was such a great leading man for so long. I was reminded a lot of the underrated “Payback,” another movie where Gibson plays a really good bad guy.

“Blood Father” is an effective, gritty thriller with some strong performances and surprising amount of heart. “Mechanic: Resurrection” was so generic it could be called “Jason Statham Movie” with a number on the end to designate a difference. While the theatrical experience might not be dying, the kind of movies you go to see at a theater has dramatically changed.

The line between the quality of film you’re going to see on demand or in a theater is becoming

more blurry. Ten years ago a movie like “Blood Father” would have been something you saw on the big screen. While “Jason Statham Movie 23” doesn’t have anything going for it that would make seeing it at the theater a mandate.

DETAILS:

Mechanic: Resurrection ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★

Rated R Directed by Dennis Gansel Starring Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones

Blood Father ★★★★★

Rated R Directed by Jean-François Richet Starring Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna

Sept. 12-14 (4 p.m. also on Sept..14): “Don’t Think Twice” follows a member of

a popular New York City improv troupe who gets cast on a hit TV show. The rest of the group—all best friends— start to realize not everyone is going to make it after all. This acclaimed comedy stars Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Kate Micucci, Chris Gethard and Tami Sagher that presents a hilarious and honest look at the lives of professional funny people.

(Rated R, 92 min.)

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL

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 awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

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

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting.

We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

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CAM CAFÉ

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: TuesSat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN COCKTAILS

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A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal

menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets.

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just

looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

THE DONUT INN

A first for donut shops in Wilmington. Huge hand-cut gourmet donuts are made fresh daily on site, and a sizzling grill serving up every kind of breakfast sandwich imaginable!

Don’t forget about us for lunch! Sandwiches are piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Our coffees are specially brewed in an Italian Cimbali espresso machine. Come for visit and make yourself at home! 1427 Military Cutoff rd.

(910)679-8420 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Monday-Wednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.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 it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 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.

■ 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.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our twostory layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof.

Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is an outside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

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THE LITTLE DIPPER

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 four-course 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: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ 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 take-home frozen

Riverfront Farmer’s Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess streets - FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- JAMS & JELLY - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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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: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the THE PUB best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Hours: 7am-10pm.

Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, & CATERING friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood THE TROLLY STOP Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern 11am-2am North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in store■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or glutenfree options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar. Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

made chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952

Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN 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

KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ SUSHI

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Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to

teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm or Fri - Sat, 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: An array of Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Chinese, Thai and more.

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Oka-

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mi Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products.

We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

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.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.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: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and

a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan.

Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, gluten-and-allergy-friendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

INDIAN KABOB AND GRILL Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington’s only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our “tandoor” clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and glutenfree items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood.

Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Innovative Indian recipes, made fresh daily.

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH 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 drinks 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. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-

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

THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads,

free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to

generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and awardwinning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

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“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 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and 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 Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd.,

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SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland & Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café 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, organic 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 delicious 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-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: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options.

Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

(910) 762-2827.

SEAFOOD CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, 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. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

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.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.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 events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on the renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newlyrenovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-

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Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed 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

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is 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 and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.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 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.

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget!

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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STRANGE NAME, SOLID EATS: Platypus and Gnome put out global fare with eclectic twist

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

aise your hand if you think 9 South Front Street is cursed? OK, so it’s not a stop on the Haunted Pub Crawl or anything, but in the last few years downtown regulars have seen this site change hands faster than ordering a shot of Jameson at Slainte. Even when the current spot seemed to be rocking steady, it was only a matter of time before patrons were peeking through the windows of a vacant building and wondering who was next up at the (literal and metaphorical) plate.

But it hasn’t always been this way. Caffe Phoenix thrived for over two decades in the very same space which, by the way, is undoubtedly one of the best locations on the block.

So, the question on my mind, when I arrived to its current tenant, Platypus & Gnome: Are you up for the challenge?

I did my research on P&G well before opening day, and one quote from the owner stuck with me in answering the obvious query—what’s the deal with the name?—inn an interview. He noted it had an element of intrigue and mystery, and really seemed to outline who the restaurant was and what they did. I’m all for a cryptic name (hint, hint: you won’t find Rosa Bianca on Facebook), but this explanation made me feel like I just walked into a wall. I had my fingers crossed for a brilliantly bizarre story about how the owners bred platypus and how the chef got his culinary degree under a team of professionally trained gnomes. So imagine my surprise when I discovered the name simply appeared to be pulled out of a strange, hat.

Look, P&G, call yourself Princess Consuela Bananahammock for all I care. I’m just in it for the food! And who can have food without drink?

I kicked off my meal with P&G’s poblano pepper sour—a strong blend of Maker’s Mark, smoky poblanos, and tart housemade sour mix. The bar scene in this location has always beamed with potential, and luckily P&G brought the swag (and the mixologist) to match. Most importantly, props to the owners for tapping a sizable medley of local beers—namely WBC and a handful from Waterline. For a casual, yet trendy, happy-hour pit stop on thirsty Thursday, belly up to the bar, browse the craft selection, and bring on the bacon.

Seriously. Bacon.

Got guests for the weekend? Here’s how to do Wilmington’s bacon-and-beer scene right.

When college buddies drop in for a surprise visit, it’s off to Hell’s Kitchen for a pint of pork and PBRs. When the parentals plan a trip to

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A KEFTA BITE: The pita bread smothers lamb meatballs with pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes, grilled red onions, and Greek yogurt, with garlicky taboulleh on the side. Photo by Tom Dorgan

help redecorate the house, treat them to specialty cocktails and candied Bacon at P&G. This salty starter of thick-cut, smoked bacon is sticky sweet and drenched in a syrupy maple-bourbon glaze. Warning: Finger-licking ahead, so chose dining partners wisely!

As far as other apps go: For a light but uber satisfying dish, the vegetarian black bean chili will stick to the ribs in cooler months. It was hard to believe this hearty bowl was meat-free, and I was certain the rich, buttery cornbread was made of gold.

The fried green tomatoes had a lot of hype online but didn’t leave a major impression. The coating was crisp, but the tomatoes were sliced a bit on the thin side and offered more crust than green tomato. The roasted red pepper aoili served alongside offered a nice zing, but with nothing else to make the plate pop, the Southern specialty fell a little short. My advice: Get seconds of cornbread instead.

My daily pork meter had yet to hit its max, so I ordered their bacon burger upon my waitress’ recommendation. This naughty handheld featured a juicy pork belly-infused patty, topped with sweet bacon jam, smoked gouda and, yes, more bacon. Saying it’s rich is an understatement; there was basically an entire oinker on my plate. Anyone craving a greasy, decadent dinner need this ticket. The burger was slightly underdone (taking it from medium rare to rare status), but I would always rather have this error than the overcooked end of the spectrum.

The side Caesar—a two-dollar upcharge—

wasn’t overly memorable. But the full entrée version (blackened with protein or portobellos) sounded much more interesting. The crisp hand-cut fries, however, I could definitely get on board with.

Up next was the kefta sandwich. This pressed pita panini was stuffed with lamb meatballs, pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes, grilled red onions, and Greek yogurt. I was hoping for a deeper flavor from the Harissa (an African hot chili pepper paste). Diners who want spice should ask for additional sauce on the side. The meatballs were savory, tender and had that gamey tang of seasoned lamb. Unfortunately, they rolled out of the sandwich the minute I took my first bite—but other than that and the red onions being sliced too thick, the flavors stacked up well.

The lemony, garlicky quinoa tabbouleh was the perfect pairing for this exotic dish. Although the grains had a severely al dente-like-bite to them. I’m not sure if the undercooking was intentional, but I would choose this texture over mushiness any day.

All-in-all, no major misses in the land of Platypus & Gnome. But I wouldn’t hate it if the kitchen sprinkled a bit more thoughtfulness into their execution.

Also, cornbread for president.

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fairly serious questions about the human experience, but in a way that accept the unexplainable. Riggs’ world he has created for his photographs is wonderful, compelling, frightening and beautiful all at once—and it turns on the power of not letting your friends down and believing you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for.

Souls of stories come alive on the page BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book— because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

By Ransom Riggs Quirk Books, 2011

There are few debut novels that take on the almost mythical success of Ransom Riggs’ “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” It debuted at number five on the New York Times Best Seller list and now has been adapted to a film by Tim Burton.

I remember being intrigued by the buzz around the book when it first appeared: The use of “peculiar” photographs from the author’s collection was intriguing. In interviews Riggs talked about spending hours in flea markets and antique malls, poring over—almost unbelievable and at times downright impossible—photographs of people that had to be from freak shows. Or doctored. Or … who knows?

Inspired by his curiosity, Riggs decided to make up and write down stories for these photographed people he

On the one hand, it has a fairly standard plot of a select few against a powerful and overwhelming enemy who seek to wipe them out because they are different. But Riggs has made each of his characters so drastically different from their pursuers—and from each other that their very differences are their ultimate salvation—because of what they can accomplish together.

In 1991 Nick Bantock rethought the epistolary novel as experiential. Coming from a visual-art background he created the art for the postcards that graced one side of the page and the handwritten text on the other side of the card for the correspondence between the two characters, Griffin and Sabine. Likewise, for their letters, one opened the envelopes on the pages and unfolded the sheets of paper tucked inside. The art was stunning and evocative, the experience dimensionshattering and the story remains captivating: a man and a woman engaged in a telepathic relationship that takes to paper. Does it not only transcend time and space, but maybe death?

Are Griffin and Sabine two different people, or one? Are they real at all?

Or are they much more? It is fascinating to read and reread. The reader (and characters) are taken on an otherworldly journey that is haunting and deeply personal.

“Miss Peregrine’s” opens with a little boy learning the stories of his grandfather’s childhood: moving to a children’s home in Wales at the age of 10 from Czechoslovakia. The children’s home was filled with magical children: one who could levitate and another with bees inside him—Grandpa even had pictures of them. As the boy grows older, his parents explain away Grandpa’s stories as the way a child interpreted the Holocaust: Monsters came and destroyed his family and his world, but he was saved by moving to this children’s home (presumably through one of the kindertransports). So the people who saved his life took on special powers in his mind. When his grandpa dies, the boy, Jacob, is traumatized and finds himself in an interminable tunnel of psychobabble and therapy, as his loving parents try desperately to keep him safe and happy.

The crux of the novel is this tenuous balance the Riggs walk so beautifully.

He takes the human need for the mythic to explain our world and the painful insistence upon the tangible that is the hall-

But I kept putting off reading “Miss Peregrine’s” (hard to believe that I have a long “to-be-read” list). When it was announced Tim Burton was making a film of it, the coupling seemed incredibly logical. This is an image-inspired and image-driven narrative. Burton is a filmmaker fascinated with art department. If he can actually focus on the plot and bring it to life instead of leaping from one special effect to the next, It could be wonderful.Visual stimulus aside, the soul of this story is beautiful and moving. To ignore it would be a huge disservice not only to Riggs and the book, but also to the souls in the pictures who have been rescued from rubbish heaps and anonymity to be given immortality. mark of our adult norms. Because part of what he does so carefully is built toward a reveal that far outpace an acceptable norm and takes the reader hook, line and sinker on this journey. It is an amazing journey of discovery for Jacob and for the audience. It asks us to confront some

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events PARKING DAY

9/16: All day, the international event known as PARK(ing) Day will be celebrated in Wilmington for the sixth consecutive year. Interactive parks will appear on city streets from 11am to 5pm as artists, activists, planners, local businesses, and creative citizens will take over metered parking spots to promote green and pedestrian-friendly urban spaces. Downtown Wilmington.

DESIGN LOUD NETWORKING

9/16, 6pm: DesignLoud is hosting its 5th anniversary celebratory networking event at tekMountain from 6pm to 8pm on September 16th, 2016. Come meet fellow Wilmington small business owners and enjoy beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of DesignLoud.

To RSVP, simply visit http://designloud.com/ rsvp. We look forward to seeing you there!

charity/fundraisers ILM’S EPICUREAN EVENING

9/8, 5:30pm: Dozens of the region’s most talented and innovative epicureans will bring their best to the table for Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening—a culinary extravaganza to benefit the children and families served by Methodist Home for Children. This year’s 10th Year Diamond Anniversary will feature awardwinning humor columnist Celia Rivenbark as keynote speaker. Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening is one of the year’s most anticipated charitable events. Tickets, $125, on sale now at www.wilmingtonee.com. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St.

UNITED WAY OF THE CAPE FEAR

9/15, 5:3pm: Kickoff is UWCFA’s largest annual event of the year! With dinner, drinks, live music and the ambiance of beautiful Airlie Gardens, Kickoff is not to be missed! Come celebrate the beginning of a new campaign season in the Cape Fear Area. All are welcome! Prior involvement with UWCFA is not required. Airle Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. Free.

LOVE IS BALD KICKOFF PARTY

9/16, 6pm: Come kick off the release of the Honey Hibiscus Wheat! $1.00 from each pint sold will benefit the Love Is Bald Foundation.

Live Music by the Hatch Brothers Band from 7-10pm. Bills Front Porch, 4328 Market St.

music/concerts BASS STATION

Thursdays at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe is a weekly event presented by Bass Cadet Productions and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond.

The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement. 1612 Castle St.

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Live at Bar Local every Wednesday! All welcome! Musicians, too. Bellas Bar Local, 19 Market St.

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JAZZ AT BELLAMY

Jazz at the Mansion, a concert series. 9/8, El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars.

Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond. All concerts start at 6:30pm. Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

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Bring family and friends, and coolers to keep everyone jovial and in good spirits. Grooves in the Grove is returning for eight smooth & groovy late summer evenings from 5-7 p.m.

Ends Sunday, September 25th, featuring live local music at the Gazebo. Picnicking encouraged! In support of our conservation efforts, there is a $5 admission fee. Poplar Grove, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

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Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings will hold auditions on Thurs. evenings, 9/8, UNCW Cultural Arts Building.

Times by appointment. WSO is educational program for 9th-12th grade youth who play strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion. Rehearsals are 7:30-9pm on Thursday evenings during the school year at UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building. Tuition is $110 per semester, and the orchestra performs four concerts per year. Junior Strings is open to grades 6-8 (or PERCY LATE SHOW grades 4-5 upon consultation). Rehearsals An original comedic play written and directed are held Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm by local comedian Reid Clark. Percy Late during the school year. Tuition is $60 per seNight finds a drug addicted narcissistic talk mester, and the ensemble plays two to four show host trying to find his way out of show times per year.Auditions times and required business. When a young lady sneaks into his music, http://wsoyouth.blogspot.com. office looking for a job they both find more CAROLINA PINE SESSIONS than they were searching for. In true late night Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, starttalk show fashion there will be a special guest ing on September 14, Carolina Pine Producperformance each episode. Every Friday and tions will be showcasing up to 12 songwriters Saturday in September at 10pm; $10. Theatre at The Annex at The Brooklyn Arts Center in NOW, 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com Wilmington, NC. Music industry professionals BURLESQUE SHOW will be present for networking purposes and 9/7, 8pm: The Girly Girl Revue is the sassy, food trucks will pull up at 6pm every month. sexy, and sparkly performance troupe taking Advance tickets ($5) available at Gravity Reover the universe one glitter-bombed stage at cords (612 Castle St.) Tickets are $10 at the a time. We’re bringing you burlesque like you door. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. haven’t seen it before! With a cast of the sauciTANYA TUCKER est local and traveling star performers, the Cape Fear Community College is pleased Girly Girl Revue brings to the stage a tantalizto announce that legendary country singer ing mix of burlesque and circus arts to dazzle Tanya Tucker will perform at the Wilson Center and amaze. Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Defining Bar, 1612 Castle St. voice of country music, Tanya Tucker has inTHE 39 STEPS spired countless artists who still top the charts Big Dawg Productions presents “The 39 today. Tucker’s storied career began at the Steps” written by Patrick Barlow and John age of 13, when she recorded her first Top 10

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Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante.

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BOTTEGA COMEDY OPEN-MIC

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Six years ago, a bunch of weirdos got together and started a comedy troupe. This September, take a journey with Pineapple-Shaped Lamps as they present some of their favorite sketches, both old and new, along with special guest host Adrian Monte! You have 2 chances to see it: Wednesday 9/14 at TheatreNOW, and Saturday 9/17 at City Stage Co. at Level 5! Both performances are at 8pm, and tickets are just $5! 19 S. 10th St. wilmingtontheatre.com

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Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool and comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd/4th Tues ea. mo. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

CAPE FEAR ARTS IN MOTION

9/16, 7:30pm: Forward Motion Dance Company’s annual show will shine with two performances showcasing the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Guest performers and musicians performing live with the dancers.

In a premiere performance, Soprano Nancy King and violinist Danijela Žeželj-Gualdi, both of UNCW, will perform three songs from “Suite for Voice and Violin” by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). A premiere dance is set to the original composition “The Dance of the Coin” and performed live on piano by Julia Walker Jewell. Teen dancers from

local studios DREAMS, The Dance Cooperative, The Dance Element and The Wilmington School of Ballet will perform a premiere piece to a remix of music by Nina Simone. www. forwardmotiondance.org. $20 general admission; $17.50 seniors, students, military, children under 12, NCDA members. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St

art FOREIGN SPACES

“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Grand tour of art inspired by places around the world. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

TAPESTRY

This exhibit features oil painters Naomi Malka Litzenblatt and Janet Triplett. These artists share rich, jewel-toned palettes, flair for detail, and honored traditions-their paintings weave an irresistible narrative. Opening reception on 8/26, 6-9pm, in conjunction with Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Tapestry will remain on view until 9/17. Artists will be present to discuss their work with the public. 201 Princess St., corner of 2nd and Princess. Hours, 11am-6pm, or by appt.

INSIDER/OUTSIDER

There is no reality, there is only perception. Artists Candy Pegram and Kirah Van Sickle team up to showcase the different ways we experience and observe the world around us. Re-

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ception, Fri., 9/23; show will remain on display until 10/14. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. “Insider/Outsider: Art Two Ways” is a fun and unique juxtaposition of Candy’s folk art style with Kirah’s more contemporary, academic approach. There is a creative contrast between the whimsical, retro, graphic storytelling with the multi-layer, mixed media process. With 30+ paintings and a unique combination of voices, “Insider/Outsider: Art Two Ways” presents a creative twist on more traditional art. 254 N. Front St. FULL CIRCLE

“Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy”—new work including oil pastel and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton, and fine-art prints by Susan Francy. Closing reception Friday, September 30th, 6-9 pm. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

DISTINCTIONS EXHIBIT

In 2010, the Images of Distinction exhibit was created as a means of recognizing exceptional photographers in the Cape Fear Camera Club. Six club competitions are held annually and over 100 images receive ribbons for their outstanding photographic qualities. For each competition, a guest photographer, educator, or artist critiques the images and then awards gold, blue, and red ribbons. At the end of the season in June, the ribbon-winning images are sent to an outside judge for a final, endof-year judging that results in a collection of the best 20 percent of photographs from the season—the Images of Distinction. The club participates in three different divisions of the Photographic Society of America’s (PSA) competitions: the Projected Imaging Division, the Nature Division and the Photo Travel Division.

Works now hang at Bellamy Mansion from club members of PSA competitions over the past season. www.capefearcameraclub.org. www.facebook.com/CapeFearCameraClub.

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Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, is held 6-9 pm on the fourth Friday of each month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

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Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 2nd Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held Oct. 13-16. ARTfall will be one of the events during American Craft Walk Wilmington (formerly the Art Walk) a celebration of visual and performing arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington. The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am-5pm, ThursSat, and Sun, 1-5pm. Artists’ reception Sat, 10/15, 2-4pm featuring the award presentation at 3pm. Deadline for applications and online registration: 9/30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph. Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or Samantha Herrick, slherrick@thalian.org. americancraft-

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ARTWORKS OPEN STUDIO

Resident Artists at theArtWorks open their studios, Fri., 10-6, and Sat., 10-3, for the public to view them create and sell their art. Artists and art vary from fine art in oils, acrylics, and water color, to sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, original art cards. On Willard Street, is central to the developing district between South Front Street and Third Street, now known as the Cape Fear Historic Byway. 200 Willard St.

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New paintings and drawings depicting animals both two and four legged in a variety of settings. Acme Art Studio, 711 N 5th Ave.

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Figure works in different medias from acrylic to pastel to charcoal by Janette K Hopper.

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RELATIVE GEOGRAPHY

9/8, 6pm: Heather Divoky’s latest work of art, ‘A Relative Geography: Painted Perspectives of Where We Live,’ will be on view for the month of September at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Consisting of around 380 miniature watercolors, this show will act as an installation and transport the viewer around the world and beyond, exposing them to unique, fun, and sometimes controversial stories. A closing reception will be held 9/29 and will include a talk about the work at 6:30. Light hor d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served at both events. www. heatherdivoky.com.

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Exhibits: Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through Jan. 15, 2017: Cameron Art Museum presents UnBound Narrative, an exhibition featuring nine contemporary artists from across the globe (United States, Canada, England and Cuba) who utilize the book as medium and inspiration to create their visual narrative. The forty diverse artworks in the exhibition (including 100 pages from three different versions of Tom Phillips’ groundbreaking project A Humument) show how varied the medium can be.

Features work by James Allen (Portland, OR), Doug Beube (New York, NY), Andrew Hayes (Penland, NC), Guy Laramée (Montreal, Canada), Math Monahan (Boston, MA), Tom Phillips (London, England), Susan Porteous (Bend, OR), Diana Fonseca Quiñones (Havana, Cuba) and Tim Rollins and K.O.S (New York, NY). CAM will offer an array of exhibition-related programming, including our monthly Kids @ CAM, youth classes, adult workshops, engaging lectures and gallery talks. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed

in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exwife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher ists to preserve and to share the history of in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage house as their headquarters during the ocwill find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach cupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days focuses on history and the design arts and of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our offers tours, changing exhibitions and an inhurricane history and information about the informative look at historic preservation in acteraction between the people and our natural tion.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. environment which have shaped the 100 year 503 Market St. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum STARRING CAPE FEAR in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with proud to showcase highlights of the region’s 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. film history with the opening of its newest exColonial life is experienced through historical hibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore interpretations in kitchen-building and courtthe history of the local film and television proyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. duction industry from the 1980s to the present Last tour, 3pm. (910) 762-0570. burgwinday. View artifacts from several productions wrighthouse.com. including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Scibeloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in ence, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; Market St. and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm Explore railroad history and heritage, espe• Drop off gently used books at our museum cially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquarto be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books tered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests uses book collection locations to help promote and activities for all ages, including historical literacy, find a good use for used books, and exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular Orange St. 910-254-3534 model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welper family and access to entire Museum. Adcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids mission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. NorthFun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. featuring local history and mystery and suwww.wrrm.org. per guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. LATIMER HOUSE Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf restored home features period furnishings, “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their alwaysartwork and family portraits. Tours offered hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walkcan even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly ing tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. snacks and drinks available for purchase.

The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all characters and even step onHistorical Society is not handicapped accesstage to be in the action. sible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org STORY EXPLORERS Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 10CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM 10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and gallery exploration and an art project! geor“Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that gia@cameronartmuseum.org for more info. can swallow a human being whole! Giant Ana3201 S. 17th St. conda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King CoPIRATE ISLAND TREASURE HUNT bras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Perfect tour for kids! A pirate guide will take Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, you on a two hour cruise to the legendary Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over spot where Captain Kidd burried his ill-gotten 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibbooty. Dig for the hidden treasure and find ited anywhere else. One of the most famous hidden gems on Masonboro Island. Book your reptile collections on earth. Open everyday reservation by calling (910) 200-4002. $30/ in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter adult and $20/child. Wrightsville Beach Sceschedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, internic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. secting Front and Water Street. (910) 762- FRIDAYS FOR FUN 1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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Cape Fear Fencing Association 8-week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts September 7th at 1:00 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wed. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8-18. Cost is $40 and $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2017. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

Enjoy a brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and a turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Cost: $1/person. Age 5 and up. Prereg. required.

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Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

outdoors/recreation WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

Walking tour, Wed., 10am, of the stormwater reduction projects the NC Coastal Federation, Town of Wrightsville Beach and partners have installed around the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach. See how simple techniques reduce polluted stormwater runoff, which protects and restores water quality in the coastal waters we all love. Many techniques can be installed in your yard or place of business. Project is part of the as part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan; received support and funding from RBC Blue Water Project, the Holiday Inn Resort at Wrightsville Beach, the City of

Wilmington, NC Department of Transportation, NC National Estuarine Research Reserve, and UNCW. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. INSHORE BOTTOM FISHING

This trip includes: bait, tackle, rods, and a licensed guide. Catch flounder, black sea bass, bluefish, and more while we drift along Banks Channel. Fun for all ages! $35/adult and $25/ child. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join Capt Joe as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island.

Come relax on the catamaran style boat while observing the diverse flora and fauna that coastal North Carolina has to offer. Topics will include as strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $35 and $25/Senior. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

COASTAL WILDLIFE

9/15, 9am: Ages 16 and up. Cost: $10/person.

Join Becky Skiba with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to explore wildlife near the Carolina Beach, Ft. Fisher and Federal Point area. We will meet at Halyburton Park at 9 a.m. and view a slide presentation before visiting Ft. Fisher, where we will seine for fish and other aquatic marine life, as well as discuss mammals and birds found along the river’s edge. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075. www.halyburtonpark.com

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9/15, 3:30pm: Special program for kids in Kindergarten through Second Grade. At each session they’ll hear a story that incorporates a different art concept, then have time to apply what they’ve seen and heard as they make their own art! Story Art is free but space is limited. Please register on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org for the dates your child will attend, to be sure of having enough seats and art materials. Children’s Librarian Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303.

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

Metal and wire work jewelry classes held every Tuesday morning, 10am-noon at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange streets. $30/2 hour class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Prereg: Karen Keffer Pridemore, takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

ART CLASSES

Morning and afternoon art workshops: Easy, fun projects in painting, drawing and printmaking. $20 per two hour workshop. All materials supplied. Email loislight@bellsouth.net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Led by Nick Mijak. Every Tues. evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor. The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provid-

ed, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening. Come join the fun, at Bar Local! Bar Local, Bellas: 19 Market St. LEARN TO CURL

Tired of the heat? Play a sport on ice! Learn the sport of curling: delivery, sweeping, etiquette & rules. Participants will have the chance to play a couple ends on the first session. Email info@coastalcurling.com to reserve a spot in advance or call (910) 7420008 with any questions. Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Expo 216 and Pineapple Studios, Inc. are partnering to bring an “underwater” experience through Restorative Yoga with Ocean Meditation. These one-hour classes will be held every Saturday at 10am in the Theatre Room amidst luminous works of art in a wash of black light. Space is limited so call head to reserve your spot. Please bring your own mat.

Classes are “pay as you wish” and a donation is suggested. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

INTRO TO GALE COURSES

9/7, 2pm: Learn all about taking college level classes online for free when Northeast Library’s Reference Librarian Annice Sevett explains Gale Courses! This is a free introduction to a free service offered by New Hanover County Public Library, but seats are limited and registration is requested on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Instructor-led collegelevel courses, available free online to New Hanover County Public Library card holders.

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PILOTING FOR BOATERS

9/7, 6:30pm: Learn the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other marine data. The Piloting course teaches you how to use the GPS along with traditional dead reckoning techniques for planning and laying out safe routes, as well as ensuring that you are on-course while underway. Ten classes of two hours each normally are scheduled for presentation of this course. In addition the students have seven days to complete an open book exam. Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will conduct Piloting at Cape Fear Community College, Union Station Bldg. room U 529 at 6:30 pm beginning September 7, 2016. Cost is $100 but the cost is discounted for a family member sharing a book. Sign up: www.capefearpowersquadron.org.

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by Greg Moody. Nov—Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Friday of each month, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Free to all adults age 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care.

Advance directives, such as Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms, will be supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason Clamme, 7967943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

THINK LIKE A BUSINESS PERSON

Half-day workshop with Chuck Whitlock, Sept.

14. UNCW Azalea Room, Fisher University Union. 7:30-8am Registration; 8am-noon program. Workshop Fees: AFP members, $35; nonmembers, $45. AFP Cape Fear Region hosts Chuck Whitlock—an interim executive director, UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, as a board member, and as a philanthropist. Hear from a panel of philanthropists who will share with you what motivates them to give. https://co.clickandpledge. com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=94678. 601 S. College Rd.

CAROUSEL

lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just out-

“Carousel: The Strange Case of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel,’ 1945”—a lecture

by Tim Carter This illustrated lecture explores just how and why ‘Carousel’ emerged as it did. Carter is the author of books on Monteverdi, Mozart, and American musical theatre, and most recently, of Understanding Italian Opera (Oxford University Press, 2015). He is currently David G. Frey Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina

at Chapel Hill. UNCW Cultural Arts Building room 2033, 5270 Randall Dr.

VENDORS NEEDED

film NC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

clubs/notices

The Black Arts Alliance of Wilmington is proud to present the 15th annual North Carolina Black Film Festival, formerly known as Cine Noir. The festival will be held Sept.15-18 in the coastal, historic Wilmington, NC. Festival of fine film is a four-day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers from across the country. Audiences will be exposed to showcases of film in the areas of features, shorts, animation, documentary films, including our student film category this year. Opening night will take place at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station with our annual Cinemixer - Business After-Hour Reception, Dance in Film and the Opening Selection. Friday’s night will take place at Jengo’s Playhouse and will feature student and short films. On Saturday we’ll be back at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station for our Family Cinema featuring animated and regular movies for your children & teens. Sunday will take place at the Cameron Art Museum and close out the festival with the Fashion in Film showcase, award ceremony and the closing film. More info: www.BlackArtsAlliance.org. Each movie there is a fee; passes passes for the weekend are $50. Fashion in Film has a separate fee.

Town of Leland is seeking vendors for the Town’s annual Founders’ Day celebration. On Sat., 9/10 the Town of Leland will celebrate its 27th birthday with a grand party for the community featuring entertainment, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts/business vendors, environmental education booths, fireworks and more. This year’s Founders’ Day will take place at its original location at the Leland Municipal Complex (102 Town Hall Dr.), 3-9pm. Feat. special musical performances, a carnival and fireworks. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for additional information on schedules and activities. Vendors and food truckers: www.townofleland.com/recreation for more information and an application. 910-332-4823 or aryan@townofleland.com

MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE

3rd Annual Fall Online Plant Sale, feat. trees, evergreens, shrubs with spectacular blooms, a diverse selection of grasses and favorites for the coastal garden. Visit www.bcmgva. org through 9/10 to place and pay for orders.

Pick up plants in person, 9/29-10/1, 9am-3pm, Brunswick County Extension Office, 25 Referendum Dr., Bldg N greenhouse area, Government Complex, Bolivia, NC. Also offering popular Milkweeds, some limited quantity perennials and Master Gardener Pass-Along plants available for purchase when picking up online purchases. These plants are not available for purchase on the website. Cash or check will be accepted as payment for these limited items during the plant pickup hours.

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POKEMON LEAGUE

Come out to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. All ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. www.facebook. com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

EXPRESS Y ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

NARRATED CRUISES & LIVE MUSIC DAILy CRUISES & PRIVATE ChARTERS BLACk WATER ADvENTuRE

FRIDAy 10AM 2 Hours - $27

Join Capt. Doug as he takes you back in time up the NE Cape Fear River where it looks like it did back when the early explorers arrived. The Northeast Cape Fear River is a national treasure in our own backyard.

Come aboard for a 2 hour narrated Eco/History cruise 8 miles north of Wilmington. Learn history about the early explorers & their exploits and some of the new history being made presently.

SuNSET CRuISES WITH LIvE MuSIC Boarding 6:00pm ~ Departs 6:30pm What a great venue to hear Live Music....you have the wonderful Sunsets as your backdrop & truly wonderful music by local musicians.

Thursday 9/8 ~ Tyler McKaig Friday 9/9 ~ Ron Wilson

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One year anniversary of the Express Y at 11 S. Kerr Ave., Wed., 8/31. Express Y has housed YMCA’s health and wellness programs since a fire caused around $3 million in damages at 2710 Market St. back in February of 2015. Express Y will open its doors for everyone to come try the Y for free on 8/31, or group exercise class like Zumba or Pilates, or enjoy a swim in the Y’s pool. Membership staff will wave the joiner fee for anyone who becomes a Y member on that day! Also free diabetes screenings and blood pressure and balance screenings, 1-4pm. Flu shots offered by Rite Aid, 11am-2:30pm; bring insurance card, $32.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds.

Event begins at 7:00pm, registration begins at 6:00pm. Please arrive early for event registration. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

9/15, 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste. D. www. facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. Share cups available. All genres. All beer styles. 910-821-0362. www.fermental.net.

Fermental, 7250 Market St.

KNIFE SKILLS 1010

Learn from CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Guidance for selecting, sharpening, and holding your knives, as well as proper technique for precise cuts to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.

Course is Sept. 8, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572. CFCC, 411 N. Front St.

RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the

neighborhood restaurant—Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http://riverbluffsliving. com/saturday-farm-market.

MAKE REFRIGERATOR SALADS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy and Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Pack something new in your lunch bag this fall! Learn to make delicious Greek and Teriyaki refrigerator salads with fresh, distinctive home-made dressings. Course is 9/24, 10am-noon. Pre-reg. is rqd: 910-362-7572

SIMPLE AND HEALTHY FALL SOUPS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Learn to make classic minestrone and butternut squash soup - perfect for the coming chilly autumn days! Course date is October 13, 5:30 to 7:30pm. Pre-reg. required. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572.

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support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7 pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-8973, 7913859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

PFLAG

PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion and programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup. com. 910-792-9953.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 399-7252; Burt, 383-1368.

COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be 4-6 p.m. Mondays, through Sept. 26, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. The Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration

required and closes once the series begins.

910-796-7991. www.lcfh.org. www.facebook. com/lcfhospice COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Tues., through 9/6, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration required: (910) 796-7991. www.lcfh.org.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt, Sunday through Saturday, 910-6194619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available.

Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

Two 7-year-old girls showed me three tricks I could use to avoid taking myself too seriously and getting too attached to my dignity. I’m offering you these tricks just in time for the letting-go phase of your astrological cycle. Trick #1: Speak in a made-up language for at least 10 minutes. Example: “Groftyp hulbnu wivgeeri proot xud amasterulius. Quoshibojor frovid zemplissit.” Trick #2: Put a different kind of shoe and sock on each foot and pretend you’re two people stuck in a single body. Give each side of you a unique nickname. Trick #3: Place an unopened bag of barbecue-flavored potato chips on a table, then bash your fist on it, to detonate a loud popping sound and unleash a spray of crumbs out the ends of the bag. Don’t clean up the mess for at least an hour.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you spend less energy dwelling in profane time so you expand your relationship with sacred time. If that’s of interest to you, consider the following definitions. Profane time happens when you’re engulfed in the daily grind. Swarmed by a relentless flurry of immediate concerns, you are held hostage by the chatter of your monkey mind. Being in sacred time attunes you to the relaxing hum of eternity. It enables you to be in intimate contact with your soul’s deeper agenda, and affords you extra power to transform yourself in harmony with your noble desires and beautiful intentions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

About 1.7 million years ago, our human ancestors began using primitive hand axes made from rocks. This technology remained in use for over 60,000 generations before anyone invented more sophisticated tools and implements.

Science writer Marcus Chown refers to this period as “the million years of boredom.” Its slow pace contrasts sharply with technology’s brisk evolution in the last 140 years. In 1880 there were no cars, planes, electric lights, telephones, TVs, or Internet. I surmise you’re leaving your own phase of relatively slow progress, Gemini. In the coming months, I expect your transformations will progress with increasing speed—starting soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Prediction #1: You will attract truckloads of good luck by working to upgrade and refine the way you communicate. Prediction #2: You will tickle the attention of interesting people who could ultimately provide you with clues you will need to thrive in 2017. #3: You will discover secrets of how to articulate complicated feelings and subtle ideas that have been locked inside you. Prediction #4: You’ll begin a vibrant conversation that will continue to evolve for a long time.

tors syndiCate 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 sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 2518889. www.horsedrawntours.com

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The last few weeks have been fraught with rich plot twists, naked dates with destiny and fertile turning points. I expect there will be further intrigue in the near future. A fierce and tender decision at a crossroads? The unexpected arrival of a hot link to the future? A karmic debt that’s canceled or forgiven?

In light of the likelihood that the sweet-and-sour, confusing-and-revelatory drama will continue, I encourage you to keep your levels of relaxed intensity turned up high. More than I’ve seen in a long time, you have the magic and opportunity to transform what needs to be transformed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In coming days, you will have more than your usual access to help and guidance. Divine interventions are possible. Special dispensations and charmed coincidences, too. If you don’t believe in fairy dust, magic beans and lucky potions, maybe you should set that prejudice aside for a while.

Subtle miracles are more likely to bestow their gifts if your reasonable theories don’t get in the way. Here’s an additional tip: Don’t get greedy. Use the openings you’re offered with humility and gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

When my daughter Zoe was growing up, I wanted her to be familiar with the origins of ordinary stuff that she benefited from. That’s why I took her to small farms where she could observe the growth and harvest of organic food crops. We visited manufacturing facilities where cars, furniture, toys, and kitchen sinks were built. She saw bootmakers creating boots and professional musicians producing songs in recording studios. And much more. I would love it if you would give yourself comparable experiences in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’s an excellent time to commune with the sources of things that nurture you and make your life better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Unless you were brought up by a herd of feral donkeys, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to embark on your second childhood. Unless you’re allergic to new ideas, the foreseeable future will bring you strokes of curious luck that inspire you to change and change and change your mind. And unless you are addicted to your same old stale comforts, life will offer you chances to explore frontiers that could expose you to thrilling new comforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

These days, my dear, your eccentric beauty is even more unkempt than usual. I like it. It entertains and charms me. As for your idiosyncratic intelYou know you have a second brain in your gut, right? (If not, read this: http://bit. ligence: That, too, is messier and cuter and even more interesting than ever ly/secondbrain.) During the past three weeks, I have been beaming telepathic before. I’m inclined to encourage you to milk this unruly streak for all its instructions toward this smart part of you. Here’s an edited version of the mespotential. Maybe it will provoke you to experiment in situations where you’ve sage I’ve been sending: “Cultivate your tenacity, darling. Build up your stamina, been too accepting of the stagnant status quo. Perhaps it will embolden you sweetheart. Feed your ability to follow through on what you’ve started, beautiful. to look for love and money in more of the right places.

Be persistent and spunky and gritty, my dear.” Alas, I’m not sure my psychic broadcasts have been as effective as I’d hoped. I think you need further enPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) couragement. So please summon more fortitude and staying power, you gutsy I’m giving you an ultimatum, Pisces: Within the next 144 hours, I demand stalwart. Be staunch and dogged and resolute, you stouthearted powerhouse. you become at least 33 percent happier. Fifty percent would be even better.

Somehow you’ve got to figure out what you can do to enhance your sense VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) of well-being and increase your enjoyment of life. I’m sort of joking, but on Is “Big Bang” the best term we can come up with to reference the beginning of the other hand I’m completely serious. From my perspective, it’s essential the universe? It sounds violent and messy—like a random, accidental splatter. I you feel really good in the coming days. Abundant pleasure is not merely would much prefer a term that suggests sublime elegance and playful power— a luxury, but rather a necessity. Do you have any ideas about how to make language that would capture the awe and reverence I feel as I contemplate the this happen? Start here: 1. Identify your four most delightful memories, and sacred mystery we are privileged to inhabit. What if we used a different name re-enact them in your imagination. 2. Go see the people whose influences for the birth of creation, like the “Primal Billow” or the “Blooming Ha Ha” or the most thoroughly animate your self-love.

“Majestic Bouquet”? By the way, I recommend you consider those last three

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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