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Shannon Bourne creates ‘American Stories,’ from celebrity icons to faces of the Wilmington 1898 Riots

ALSO INSIDE: Wood Robinson talks his New Formal music project, p. 8 Marlboro Productions releases film, ‘Burned,’ in regard to how the biomass power industry will affect our forests, p. 16 Ken Vest speaks about the tragedy of losing his son to heroin in new play, ‘Inside Job,’ p. 18

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: The fight for clean drinking water is a marathon, not a sprint

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“G

ood, I’m glad they talked to you because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me,” I responded.

In coveralls and carrying hand tools, Jock clearly had more credibility than I did as a frumpy, middle-aged woman with bad parking skills.

“Well, they weren’t happy about it, but they did finally tell me what is going on: They are putting in a sampling station.”

A few months ago, a small battlefield of little colored flags appeared on the strip of grass between the sidewalk and street in front of our house. Accompanying spray-paint lines, arrows and measurements made it clear the flags were engaged in serious business—and if we moved them, we would do so at our peril.

The dogs were curious, and Horace especially seemed to feel it was a personal challenge to mark each flag when we went on walks. I have to admit: His aim surprisingly was good.

After a few weeks of waiting to see what would happen next (would the front of our house become a giant game of Risk or Capture the Flag?), and wondering when we were going to see a bulldozer tearing up the street, we were surprised instead with a handful of disgruntled men and a work truck. When they left, we had a little green tube sticking out of the ground about shin height.

“That is our sampling station,” Jock said proudly.

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We considered christening it with a bottle of champagne—an idea shelved when the possibility of the champagne bottle breaking the station lock off was mentioned. The last thing we needed was a Cool Hand Luke situation and get arrested for malicious destruction to municipal property. Somehow I don’t think the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) would believe we were excited to welcome the station to the neighborhood. They are not a group who have demonstrated much in the way of either a sense of humor or willingness to extend a benefit of the doubt to others.

(Given what they are asking from us regarding GenX, that does seem a little one-sided.)

But there we were, huddled in admiration while discussing our newest neighbor: the sampling station.

“Is this for GenX, do you think?” I posited. “No, they don’t move that quickly; bureaucracy is slow. It must be something else.”

“My guess is lead,” Jock offered. “We are in an old part of town. They want to sample on their side of the meter to see what is going on. That’s my guess.”

“I wonder if we can see a report of our sampling station?”

“That would be an interesting encore column,” Jock nodded. “Very interesting.”

A couple of weeks later I walked out the front door to find two (much happier) people with a mobile science lab taking a sample from our station. How exciting!

It took a lot to calm down enough to not completely terrify them, but after a few deep breaths and counting to 10 (twice), I approached and asked if they would let me watch. They were absolutely lovely about explaining the process to an enthusiastic lay person.

In answer to the question about lead, I was informed, no, they were not testing for lead. Apparently, when the CFPUA does test for lead, it is from the pipes

inside the home, not at the meter. Also, they usually look at a specific age range of houses in the 1980s because of building materials used then.

Very clearly, no, this isn’t for GenX or for lead. This is to keep tabs on the system and make sure the water is clean to drink. They wanted to know about the quality of water throughout the whole system, not just at the plant.

Our curbside scientists let the water run from the station for a few minutes then collected samples. The first item tested was the water’s PH. Jock has been trying to work with the PH and bacteria in milk these last few months; I was surprised (and pleased) the PH meter in their mobile lab was exactly like the one he has been using at Full Belly. The next sample was going back to the lab for more extensive bacteriological testing.

“Is there any way we can see what the report on the water from our station says?” I asked. You have to strike when the iron is hot—or when the water is flowing, as the case may be.

I was told I couldn’t see a report for this individual station, but I could find the report on the water system samples throughout on the CFPUA website. They packed up their materials and drove off

to another sampling station, in the name of science and clean drinking water.

When I sat down to look over CFPUA’s website, I found a water quality report from 2016 and the big annual report from 2017. The 2016 report was before the Gen X story broke. It takes all the samples from stations and provides a report on what is collected in total. It is filled with tables and charts with notes about minimum and maximum ranges of chemicals that can be in drinking water; it looks pretty much like my college science labs.

The 2017 annual report is a very nice commercial for how responsive the CFPUA feels it was to the GenX problem.

It is interesting to read—in an Orwellian sort of way—and the graphics are very pretty. But I want to read the water quality report for 2017. I am curious how our sampling station is doing. Also, I want to know if it will be used to measure GenX? Water has been the issue locally for 2017. It seems surprising and appropriate we got a sampling station now.

“Live Local: Drink Global” was a headline suggested by my friend, Ethan, a few weeks ago. The more I thought about it, the more on the nose it seemed. The chemicals showing up in our water are part of what connect us to a global marketplace and web. We are not going to

stop using Teflon, so we are not going to stop having these chemicals around. If it isn’t made here, it is going to be made in a third-world country with even fewer regulations. We are focused on our own local water crisis right now, but our water is connected to everyone else on the planet. The fight for our drinking water is a marathon, not a sprint. But it is a sustained fight we must bend our will to.

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When 5-year-old TyLon Pittman of Byram, Mississippi, saw the Grinch stealing Christmas on Dec. 16 on TV, he did what any civic-minded citizen would do. He called 911. TyLon told Byram police officer Lauren Develle, who answered the call, that he did not want the Grinch to come steal his Christmas, reported the Clarion Ledger. Develle made TyLon an honorary junior officer and had him come down to the station on Dec. 18 to help her lock away the Grinch, who hung his head as TyLon asked him, “Why are you stealing Christmas?” Although the green fiend apologized, TyLon wouldn’t release him from the holding cell.

Police chief Luke Thompson told TyLon to come back when he’s 21, “and I’m going to give you a job application, OK?”

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In Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia, on Nov. 29, sheep shearer Casey Barnes was tramping down wool, and her father and boyfriend were working nearby, when her long, curly hair became caught in a belt-driven motor. Horrifically, the motor ripped her scalp off from the back of her head to above her eyes and ears. Barnes was flown to Sydney, where doctors performed an emergency 20-hour surgery to save her scalp, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Barnes will have artificial skin attached to her head instead, reports The Sun. A GoFundMe page has been established to help with her medical bills.

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Pam Bisanti, a 31-year resident of Mount Dora, Florida, has approached the city council more than once about the speeding traffic along Clayton Street, where she lives. On Nov. 27, Bisanti made good on her threat to take matters into her own hands if the council didn’t by wielding a handmade sign reading “SLOW DOWN” as she stood next to the roadway during rush hour wearing her pajamas and robe. “The mothers up the street who send their kids down to the bus stop should have every expectation that those kids will be able to cross Clayton without being killed,” Bisanti told the Daily Commercial, saying she plans to continue her protest until the city takes action. “I am frustrated, angry and fed up. There needs to be a solution sooner than later. Remember that vision of me in my pajamas,” she added.

THE CALL OF NATURE

Tracy Hollingsworth Stephens, 50, of Alachua, Florida, answered nature’s call on Nov. 25 by stopping her car in the middle of County Road 232 and stepping outside.

An officer of the Florida Highway Patrol soon took notice as he had been searching for Stephens following her involvement in a two-car collision in the parking lot of a nearby T.J. Maxx store earlier that day. Stephens subsequently underperformed on a field sobriety test, according to The Independent Florida Alligator, and was arrested for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Workers at Captain Hiram’s Sandbar in Sebastian, Florida, resorted to calling police on Nov. 17 when customer William Antonio Olivieri, 63, refused to leave the bar after a night of drinking. Olivieri told Sebastian police he had arrived by boat, but when a quick walk down a nearby dock failed to uncover the boat, he said perhaps he had driven himself to the bar in a black Hyundai. Throughout the interview with police, reported the Sebastian Daily, Olivieri also maintained that he was in downtown Melbourne, Florida, where he lives. Finally, he was arrested on a charge of disorderly intoxication and taken to the Indian River County Jail.

Melissa Allen, 32, was arrested on Dec. 19 after attempting to shoplift more than $1,000 in merchandise from a Framingham, Massachusetts, Target store, reported the Boston Globe. On hand to help in the arrest were more than 50 police officers who were at the store to participate in the annual “Shop With a Cop” holiday charity event.

Sumter County, Florida, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to The Villages on Nov. 19 where resident Lori Jo Matthews, 60, reportedly barked at her neighbor’s dogs, then entered her neighbor’s yard, yelling at the neighbor and finally slapping the neighbor after being told to leave. Deputies caught up with Matthews as she attempted to enter her own home, where she was handcuffed and arrested on charges of battery and resisting arrest. Alcohol, reported Villages-News.com, may have been involved.

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Stephen Allen of Tukwila, Washington, moved in with his grandmother years ago to help care for her. When she died last year, he invited his brother, a convicted drug dealer, to move in, but along with him came drug activity, squatters, stolen property and debris. Allen eventually asked police to raid the home, but when they did on Dec. 15, they evicted Allen as well, leaving him homeless. “It’s all legal, but it’s wrong,” Allen told KIRO-7 News. “I can’t do anything about it.”

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North Fort Myers, Florida, homeowner Joanie Mathews was terrorized for hours on Nov. 14 by a large pig that wandered into her yard overnight and spent the day destroying the lawn and biting Mathews three times before trapping her in the cab of her truck. “She would circle the truck ... and I would jump in the back seat and I was like ‘Go away, pig!” Mathews told NBC-2 TV. Mathews finally called law enforcement, and it took three Lee County sheriff’s officers to wrangle the testy porker. “It was just hilarious because the pig fought them every which way,” Mathews said. No one, at press time, had stepped forward to claim the pig.

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hen you tour in a band for as long and as frequently as Mipso has the past few years, some ideas are bound to be tabled for later,” bassist Wood Robinson tells encore. He’s referring to songs he wrote over the years. “I showed a couple to my friend Chris Wimberley, who owns a studio at which I work called Nightsound Studios. He was excited about helping me work them up.”

So began Wood Robinson’s New Formal and the release of his self-titled album in December 2016. He says the side project is a welcoming challenge. “[It] entertains me and gets me the chance to play with some other world-class musicians,” Robinson describes.

Robinson continues to work happily with the popular North Carolina indie-Americana quartet he helped start in Chapel Hill back in 2010. They have since released four albums of progressive sounds, blended with surrounding traditional bluegrass influences. In fact, Jacob Sharp (mandolin, vocals), Joseph Terrell (guitar, vocals) and Libby Rodenbough (fiddle, vocals), and Robinson most recently celebrated the release of “Coming Down The Mountain” (April 2017).

“Now I get the fortunate circumstance of knowing when I will and will not be touring with Mipso,” Robinson continues, “and can thus plan short New Formal runs.”

Robinson has a stopover with his New Formal band at ILM’s Bourgie Nights on January 13, along with opener Anne Claire. encore caught up with him to chat about this latest side project and how it branches away from his Mipso roots. encore (e): Why dub it “Wood Robinson’s New Formal”?

Wood Robinson (WR): I was thinking about how there was a time when Mipso was so new and untested I wanted to dress up for every show. I wore some variation on a suit [during] every performance. At the time I didn’t realize I looked as if I’d just stepped out of a courtroom. I also didn’t know it would become such an everyday occurrence that the stage no longer felt something on which I needed to be dressed up.

I expected the new project to feel the way Mipso had originally; that I would want to dress up again. Thus “New Formal.” e: What soundscapes or different ap-

proaches do you get to explore as a solo artist here versus what you may not have the opportunity to do with Mipso?

and I make up New Formal. They’re badasses. I’ve had the opportunity to play with some world-class musicians. The record shows some incredible performances by really talented cats in the Carrboro area. They helped me learn so much, particularly the producer Chris Wimberley, in how to run ship on a recording session.

WR: The neat thing has been to have more of an introspective musical journey. I learned what music and what about music most appealed to me. I learned what tones and textures most made me jump, and I was able to craft my songwriting to try to meet that.

Thereafter I put together an awesome band I think best represents that. The coolest thing about the band, too, is they are all such cool, groovy, tasteful players that I don’t have to tell them almost anything about direction. They already know what will make the song sound its best. e: What immediately stands out are more jazz sounds versus ‘grass. Is this what you had in mind from the start, or did it evolve through the process?

WR: Initially, the only thing I had in mind was to use songs I had in back catalog. In production, the instrumentation certainly lends itself to a more jazz sensibility than bluegrass. But it’s been fun to test where the two intersect. I think the goal for any music is to be honest and be rhythmically compelling.

So I think the record sounds like it does because it’s the most . . . compelling version of those songs I could do at the time. I certainly wanted to add a touch of jazz, as that’s more my musical upbringing and taste, so you can see it in some of the instrumental harmony and arrangement. e: Nevertheless, folk-style storytelling is at the forefront. Could you tell us about some of these various stories/inspirations behind a couple of songs?

WR: A lot of my focus was on an apparent urban-rural divide seen in traveling the country. I was trying to show the similar struggles between the two in songs. For example, the song “Tunnels” tells of the people you see on a New York City subway and how they seem so tragically stuck in it, despite being in constant transit. They’re in total perpetual motion while being stuck in routine. The same is true of the character in “Nowhere Bound”: He’s staying in the Oklahoma sands because he can’t imagine a life outside of it. e: I really like “Nowhere Bound.”

Though a bit on the dark side, it seems lighthearted or an open-ended way to wrap up the album. What was your perspective here?

WR: “Nowhere Bound” is about Muley

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What was different about working with them versus Mipso was in the production dynamic.

Mipso is a four-parts-equal institution—each member’s voice is equal and each member has a different role to play. With the New Formal recording, I inhabited each role and the forward moment of the day was almost entirely left to me. That’s stressful, and if truth be told, I now know I prefer having a band, rather than hiring session musicians.

INTRODUCING: Wood Robinson branches out with his New Formal side project. Photo by Leon Godwin.

Graves, a secondary character in Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath.” When the Joads are leaving Oklahoma, he decides to stay and roam the farms that are left “like an old graveyard ghost.” While he seems a coward, I found his character to be tragically heroic. He felt so attached to his home turf, he needed to stay and care for what his neighbors left. Yes, he was scared and averse to even the most necessary of changes, but it was certain destitution he walked into rather than complete uncertainty. There’s courage in that.

Interestingly, it was the first song I started recording for the record. It went through a lot of changes over the course of its life.

You’ll hear a pretty different version of it on Saturday. e: Is “Desdemona” based on William Shakespeare’s character in “Othello”?

WR: Not specifically, but I think the character in it represents a lot of the tragedy of Shakespeare’s Desdemona. That song is about one of the more sad conversations I had while on an early tour with Mipso. We were playing the late-night set at a shitty bar in Tulsa—a scene that doesn’t exactly go with our vibe. There were about five people in the bar, and I got to speaking to an older lady who seemed like she had been planning to leave for 20 years. Cheery stuff, I know...

e: Can we expect to see them all with you at Bourgie Nights on January 13?

WR: You sure will. e: You’ve said in recent interviews folks can expect more from Wood Robinson’s New Formal. Is it too soon to ask what that might look like and when?

WR: I’m not totally sure. I’m writing more songs; hopefully, some more short tours. I have the luxury of only touring when it makes sense for this. I make my living with Mipso and know in advance when Mipso will be on tour. That lets this project be executed when it makes sense and we have time. We don’t have to do long grueling tours for it to be an enjoyable and fulfilling thing. We only play when inspiration hits. e: Is there anything you’d like to add about your solo work, Mipso or upcoming performance at Bourgie Nights?

WR: We’ve got new songs to play, so you’ll hear some new directions for New Formal!

We’re also going to be joined by two amazing bands that evening: Our dear friend Anne Claire, a Durham native, will be playing songs from her upcoming record, about which I’m very excited; and local badasses Mechanical Boulevard will be heating up the stage. It’s gonna be a pretty rad Saturday night.

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Eduardo Somech (3pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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FROM 2D TO 3D:

Shannon Bourne creates ‘American Stories,’ from celebrity icons to faces of the Wilmington 1898 Riots

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BY: SHEA CARVER

career in art didn’t seem much like an option to Shannon Bourne until after she hit 40. A marine biology major from UNCW (who first got her training at Cape Fear Technical College, now known as Cape Fear Community College in the ‘80s), she was a mother and wife, who had found work in the film industry in her early college years.

“After graduation, I ended up in restaurant work while considering what to do next,” she remembers. “A chance encounter at the restaurant landed me a production assistant job on a film in Wilmington.”

After the Nick Nolte and Debra Winger film, “Everybody Wins,” wrapped, she continued working in art departments on film sets until her first child was born. The long hours and days of the industry had her return to UNCW to secure an undergraduate degree in studio art. She went on to attend the Academy of Art in San Francisco for her MFA in printmaking and illustration. It wasn’t until she came back to Wilmington in 2010 she found herself in the throes of film work again, with an old colleague/art director friend, Bill Davis.

“Art department work is a passion,” Bourne tells, “and at that point I really thought I would never be able to do it again after being gone for so long. In between film projects, I began to teach part time at UNCW.” Today she continues juggling career and family life; she now teaches full time at UNCW. FIlm and TV shows take up moonlighting gigs in graphic design and propmaking. She found most enjoyment recently while doing work on the locally filmed FOX series, “Sleepy Hollow.”

“The shift between modern day and late 1700s offered me a chance to create everything from colonial maps, to old books, to murals, to police paperwork,” she tells. “Most recently, I created props and paperwork for the Netflix series, ‘Mindhunter.’ The show takes place during the 1970s, and many of the practical items that have print on them used by the actors had to be recreated from scratch. I think the pizza box featured in the series and the scary drawings burned in the last episode were some of my favorite things I got to make.”

UNCW also is taking note of Bourne’s collection of art offscreen, through a ceramics and printmaking show, on display at the

Cultural Arts Building on UNCW’s campus through February 23. A multitude of work includes woodcut, photolithography on clay, monotype on clay, monotype on paper, etching, and book-making.

“Printmaking is my first love as an art medium but ceramics has slowly been moving into my studio work, not as a stand-alone necessarily, but as a way to take printmaking into a new direction,” Bourne tells. “Both printmaking and ceramics are so processheavy and very technical, which I think appeal to the science elements I love.”

The unknown of the outcome—the surprise factors, so to speak—keep Bourne happily experimenting and surreptitiously pushing boundaries. That which normally she prints on paper, she will attempt on clay.

“The idea of taking printmaking and removing it from a solely 2D, behind a frame style of art and pushing into the 3D world through the inclusion of clay, appeals to me,” she tells. “A flat print suddenly becomes tactile and something a person can handle.”

While she uses her scientific background in the process of art-making, the themes for which she creates vary. She’s found herself compelled most by American stories. A rakufired ceramic house came from the local lore of the Wilmington 1898 Riots. Research on its historical accuracy moved her.

“The houses are created using a ceramic firing technique that creates a smoky, burned, and cracked surface I felt reflected the subject matter,” she tells. “Imagery related to the events was then transferred to the surfaces using a modified printmaking technique. . . . As many people before me have noted, I was raised in the region and attended public school in towns that were very close to Wilmington. The fact the entire piece of history is now referred to as the ‘1898 Massacre’ was just ‘erased’ from school curriculum shocked me. No one talked about these events and the horrific monstrosities that took place in Wilmington. As an artist and person concerned about revisionist history, I felt compelled to create something to honor and recognize the events. We can’t forget these parts of history, they make us who we are, good or bad.”

She has kept close ideas of how our country is changing, injustices many face, and began questioning what quantifies and qualifies the question: Who decides what makes someone American? She found interest in people our society considers iconoclasts and

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PLATED ICONOGRAPHY: UNCW professor Shannon Bourne blends printmaking of famous Americans—from Andy Warhol to Patti Smith, Jim Hendrix to Barrack Obama—with ceramiccs in her icon plates. Courtesy photo

whether they deserve it. She also brings environmental issues to the forefront and how Americans impact such, not to mention observations of people she has collected during her travels.

“Even [ones who] may not feel their voices are heard,” Bourne clarifies. “There are many different realities right now of what it means to be a citizen of this country depending on your race, sexual orientation, financial situation, etc. The stories are endless.”

Her output seems to see no bounds. Working in the film industry has allowed her the privilege of churning out work at a fast pace, sometimes without having the luxury of time to process true satisfaction of the end result.

“Often, I am glad for the time constraints I face—it helps me wrap things up and move on,” she admits. “As I’ve gotten older, hanging on to a piece that might not be working becomes less of an issue and accepting that failure can be a great learning tool. . . . Everything I’ve learned, no matter how obscure seeming at the time, has become useful.”

It’s also kept her focused on her goals.

Aside from teaching graphic design, ceramics and foundation classes this spring semester at UNCW, she’s also focused on helping the UNCW Studio Art Department grow, particularly in printmaking. With the addition of the new digital design major and minor, it will allow printmaking and ceramics a chance to move into the digital realm of interest in our technological age. In one of her classes, she’s doing a cross-campus project to institute UNCW “Zine-Fest.”

“The library is starting a ‘Zine’ collection and our students will be some of the first to have their work catalogued into this new col-

lection,” she tells. “In an age of digital overload, it’s great to get back to making art and telling stories in a way that is very hands-on, easy-to-do, and can be accessible by all.”

As well she’s working on the 2019 Big Steamroller Woodblock series, originally founded by Jennifer Page, who owns and operates Cape Fear Press in Carolina Beach. UNCW is the sponsor and hosts it, with Page returning as an honorary founder who drives the paving roller.

“We absolutely couldn’t do it without her,” Bourne tells. “The name of the event has shifted a few times but as of last year it will be officially called ‘UNCW Print Fest.’ We plan to hold the event on an every-other-year basis in April. It will be held out front of the Cultural Arts Building on campus. Over the past few years, many schools from across NC have participated, as well as individual practicing artists. We have decided to have the theme of each Print Fest revolve around a local nonprofit. It is our hope to give exposure to the nonprofit, bring the Wilmington community on campus, and share our love of printmaking through the event. The next UNCW Print Fest will be held in 2019 and it will be bigger and better than ever.”

First, though, folks can see Bourne’s work on display at the opening reception of “American Stories” on January 11, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., in the Cultural Arts Building on UNCW’s campus.

DETAILS:

American Stories

Art work by professor Shannon Bourne Opening reception: Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Free; on display through Feb. 23 UNCW Cultural Arts Building Gallery 1065 • Off Randall Dr., UNCW campus events.uncw.edu/MasterCalendar

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY 210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com

“Dreaming of Peace: Oil Paintings by Tatyana Kulida and Mio Reynolds” continues through January 13th. Join us for an art opening for “Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller,” Friday, January 26th, 6-9 pm. View original art including shadow boxes, mobiles, collage, paintings and ceramics. Born in Wyoming, Jeffery has lived and worked in the US, England, France, Germany, and Singapore. The artist explores boundary crossings and the nature of time. Exhibit dates are January 19th - February 24th.

Also, meet renowned jewelry artist, Roberto Vengoechea from Black Mountain, NC when he visits Art in Bloom Gallery on Friday, January 26th, 6-9 pm.

“Synergy: Art by Catherine Porter Brown and Jeff Brown” opens on Friday, February 2 with a reception from 6-8 pm.

ART OF FINE DINING www.aibgallery.com

In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations.

Join us for an art opening and wine tasting for Michael Van Hout, Wednesday, January 17, 6-8 pm at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. View tie-wire wall hangings and metal sculpted fish.

Exhibits at other locations include: “Southern Embrace: New Art by Debra Bucci” with oil paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street.

“Empty Faces and Abstract Spaces by Joan McLoughlin” with paintings at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market Street.

“Contemporary Art by Stephanie Mobbs Deady” with mixed media at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street

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.

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

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EXPO 216 216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com

selections if you can’t drop into the gallery.

PEACOCK FINE ART 224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls. Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

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. 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.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

Wilma Daniels Gallery will host works from the No Boundaries International Art Colony, commemorating it’s 20th anniversary. Alumni artists include Sergej Adreevski, Fritzi Huber, Eric Lawing, Luc Marelli, Innocent Nkurunziza, Gonul Nughoglu, Gerlinde Pistner, Dick Robers, Arrow Ross, Lone Seeberg, Pamela Toll, Gayle Tustin, and Barbara Anne Thomas.

Over 5,000 square feet in historic downtown of thought-provoking art and fashions! Expo 216’s one-year expositions are theme-driven: currently addressing Death & Dying . Works by local artists, Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, Chad Starling, and many more will intrigue you. Fashions such as Flatliner and The Cyclist’s Widow will stun you. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during the Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Expo 216 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY 271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

“Time & Place” features ceramic work from YiFenn Strickland and mixed media paintings by Shelia Keefe Ortiz. Both of these Wilmington artists masterfully create striking work from soft, organic forms.

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SPARKING FIRE:

‘Burned’ screens with Q&A at Jengo’s to kick off Barnstorming Tour “On multiple trips to NC, we filmed at several of these facilities and the logging sites that supply them, and the surrounding communities,” Merton says. “Exports of pellets from all of the southeastern states are expected to increase from 10.6 million tons in 2019 to more than 15 million tons in 2030. . . . I was surprised to find out in Ahoskie there were people who did not know what was being made at the Ahoskie plant, despite the huge number of trucks that come there daily, carrying logs and chips.”

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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here is absolutely no question the climate is changing and human activities are responsible for that change,” filmmaker Chris Hardee asserts.

It’s one of the most pressing and threatening issues of our time. “Polls have shown a very high percentage of people in the U.S. believe this to be true. In addition, innovative solutions about how to alter our energy course already exist.”

Nevertheless, obstacles remain when it comes to significantly combating climate change and surrounding causes, including the energy industry. “[Also, there’s a] shortsighted willingness of some people to put near-term profit before the health of the planet and ultimately of all people on it,” PELLET PROBLEMS: The Enviva Plant in Hardee says.

One such industry, albeit less talked about than coal and oil, is biomass power, which is the focus of Marlboro Productions’ documentary “Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?”

The film takes a look at biomass companies who have labeled themselves “green” or an “alternative-energy savior.” However, it relies on the destruction of forests for fuel across the U.S., including North Carolina. In fact, the Port of Wilmington houses two Enviva woodpellet storage domes with a total capacity of 90,000 metric tons.

Ahoskie area of North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Marlboro Productions

plans are being created that will affect forests and the climate for the next 10 to 20 years.

With trees being the best technology for capturing carbon from the atmosphere, the next two decades are going to be critical for the trajectory of the changing climate.”

Thus far “Burned” has been screened in their homebase of southern Vermont and at five film festivals, including the American Conservation Film Festival in West Virginia where it won the Audience Award. They’ve since learned more about the general public’s knowledge of biomass power and how “Burned” attempts to educate and incite action from folks.

“We want all Wilmington residents to think about the thousands of acres of North Carolina forests that are stored in those domes and then shipped to the UK where they are burned in order to power toaster ovens and electric toothbrushes,” Hardee says. “Once aware, we don’t believe that the people of “After every screening to date, we have Wilmington will agree that this should be the heard a chorus of incredulous comments, fate of North Carolina’s forests.” such as ‘The U.S. is cutting down forests and As associate producer of the film, Hardee sending pellets to the UK! I had no idea this will join fellow filmmaker Lisa Merton, Cape was going on!’” Hardee recites. “I consider Fear Sierra Club, and Dogwood Alliance at myself a somewhat informed person about Jengo’s Playhouse for a public screening of energy, climate change and the environment; “Burned,” followed by a discussion on Mon- yet, I came to the topic similarly unaware of day night. Funded by a grant from Patago- the energy industry’s industrial use of wood nia, it will kick off the Barnstorming Tour of for the generation of electricity.” the southeast—to include three stopovers in NC (Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte), Georgia (Savannah, Athens, Statesboro), and one showing in Danville, Virginia—a small community wherein a pellet plant is proposed.

Like others, Hardee thought biomass was synonymous with small-scale heating. Despite coverage in major publications, such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, the issue remains virtually invisible for “The film’s release and tour are happen- most. Raising awareness is an important goal ing at an important time because policy deci- of the film. sions in the U.S., EU and UK are being made “We don’t want the film’s impact to stop now about how to classify biomass energy in there, though,” Hardee continues. “[We] hope the future,” Merton says. “Renewable energy the film encourages the general public to take

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action, while it also motivates energy policymakers to rethink the classification of biomass as renewable or carbon-neutral, which given the science is just a ludicrous conclusion.”

The idea to spearhead the issue stemmed from their 2008 film, “Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai,” also released by Marlboro Productions. “Taking Root” followed Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai and her tree-planting initiative called the “Green Belt Movement.” Aside from being the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the prize, Merton says working with Wangari resulted in her team obtaining a different outlook on forests.

“We became curious about ecosystem services and how much we take what nature provides us for granted,” she continues. “We were also looking at forest fragmentation and conservation efforts to establish wilderness corridors to provide room for animals to move north as climate change warms their habitats. An interested funder asked if we’d heard about the biomass industry and its devastating effect on forests, and as a result, the climate. We started looking into it and were stunned we knew nothing about the issue. We almost immediately realized a film about the biomass industry could also encompass the issues we were already researching.”

While “Burned” may have started with planting trees in Kenya, North Carolina is among states featured because of its three large wood-pellet plants in operation, with more being proposed. According to the Dogwood Alliance, production at four facilities near the North Carolina-Virginia border costs nearly 50,000 acres of southeastern forest each year. Ahoskie, NC’s pellet plant is amongst them.

North Carolina forests keep rivers healthy and clean, prevent flooding, and provide habitat for wildlife and hatcheries for spawning fish species. “Burned” also points out how hardwoods pelletized for profit include the last remnants of natural forests in the Tar Heel State and will be replaced most likely with pine plantations. The latter do not provide the same ecosystem services or habitats for indigenous species as natural forests do. “[Pine plantations] are more like cornfields and have just about the same amount of biodiversity!”

Merton adds.

Despite our nation’s ongoing struggle with climate change, unwavering dependence on energy and fossil fuels, and an administration opening up almost all public lands and waters to coal, oil and gas industries, Hardee remains hopeful people will recognize the importance of forest resources. “If we didn’t have hope [we] would be able to change hearts and minds about resource practices and energy policies, we wouldn’t have made the film,” he says. “As a first step, people just need to know about the industry practices and energy policy decisions that have created this situation. The film provides viewers with that background.

The creators of “Burned” also have developed “Take Action” steps, which can help people channel their energy after seeing the film.

It also educates on forest and environmental advocacy organizations, like Dogwood Alliance, Southern Environmental Law Center, the Sierra Club, Clean Air Carolina, Georgia Climate Change Coalition, Biofuelwatch, Indigenous Environmental Network, Global Justice Ecology Projects, among others.

DETAILS:

Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?

Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Jengo’s Playhouse 815 Princess St. www.burnedthemovie.com

ARTS>>FILM

REEL TO REEL

AN ALRIGHT ANOMALY:

films this week

‘The Greatest Showman’ is a surprisingly entertaining musical onscreen

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BY: ANGHUS

ovies can surprise at times. It’s not as common in the always-connected world in which we currently live. Audiences know so much about movies they see well before they see them. Everyone is given ample opportunities to view trailers, clips, behind-the-scenes videos, cast interviews, and other attention-grabbing media to help shape decisions. While all this information is helpful, it does strip away a little magic and mystery of the movie-going experience.

We all have a comfort zone and types of movies we enjoy, but sometimes it’s best to challenge cinematic convictions.

Such a thought propelled me to the theater over the holiday season, with one goal in mind: Step outside my cinematic comfort zone and see something I would normally skip. So, I bought a ticket to the new musical, “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman. Cinematic musicals are usually a mixed bag. So often it feels like something is lost in the filmed version; there’s an energy and liveliness to live theatre that can never be perfectly replicated onscreen. Whether it be “The Producers,” “Rent” or “Les Miserables,” the stage versions always are superior.

“The Greatest Showman” is an interesting anomaly—an original musical made specifically for the screen. Not knowing a single song or having to deal with the baggage of popular stage versions is actually of great service to the film. There are no previous productions to live up to, no comparisons involved.

The movie follows the rise of P.T. Barnum (Jackman), who goes from adolescent dreamer to master showman in the span of about three songs. We get a quick glimpse into his days as the son of a poor tailor who ends up homeless and desperate to make something of himself. He meets a girl, falls in love, and eventually pulls her from a life of privilege to become his wife. He realizes early on he has no interest in a mundane, ordinary existence. So, when he has an idea to market a variety of interesting performers in a crowd-pleasing stage show, he decides to risk everything to try and create something the world has never seen.

The general public considered Barnum and his performers a freakshow: bearded ladies, little people, the dog boy, and a wide variety of undesirables gain the public’s attention through ridicule. The performers bond and become a family as Barnum suc-

SHOW TIME: Hugh Jackman is on fire in ‘The Greatest Showman.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Centuryt Fox

cessfully parlays his show into a success., which is met with a number of new challenges: critical decimation, a judgemental public and the strain his endeavors place on his family.

None of the problems are particularly troubling; most are just excuses to try and infuse a sugary-sweet confection with a little drama.

Hatred, a near-death experience, racism, classism, a crumbling marriage—none is more than a single song away from being solved.

“The Greatest Showman” is a fast-paced film that barely ever stops. The cadence is a rapid fire. There are few moments where filmmakers stop long enough to let a moment settle. P.T. Barnum himself would probably appreciate the commitment to moving things along and leaving the audience wanting more. It also helps mask the general lack of depth in the movie. It’s a show of surfaces, but everything is so beautifully polished I had no problems with its puddle-deep dramatic dealings.

Musical numbers are nicely staged with great choreography and a litany of songs that don’t exactly scream “classic,” but are entertaining toe-tappers. Hugh Jackman is an absolute delight, the kind of old-school song-and-dance man that puts in overtime to make sure audiences are enthralled with whatever is happening onscreen. His supporting cast steps up their game to try and match his energy. Michelle Williams, Zac Efron and Zendaya pull off being likable and bring some earnestness to an overstuffed four-cheese feature.

“The Greatest Showman” is a very watchable, entertaining musical. Historically speaking, it’s about as accurate as a “Transformers” movie. Fun fact: The Autobots didn’t actually help us win World War II and P.T. Barnum was no saint. However, it is a movie desperate to please. If folks are willing to sit through a 90-minute music video with some fun staging, they might be surprised how much they enjoy “The Greatest Showman.”

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Jan. 15-18 (additional 4 p.m. screening on Jan. 18): Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice in directing “Lady Bird,” excavating both the humor and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. (Rated R, 94 min.)

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ARTS>>THEATRE

SEEKING PURPOSE:

Local Ken Vest debuts play, ‘Inside Job,’ inspired by son’s heroin overdose to play two or three different rhythm lines in perfect harmony. Of course, he played maddeningly loud. He was a good drumn 2012 Ken Vest had to do the un- mer and an outstanding hand drummer on thinkable for any parent: bury his son, his black Djembe.”

Jesse. A heroin addict, Jesse was more Moreover, Jesse’s sardonic sense of huthan the drug’s take on his life—more mor made him relatable. A friend once told than a statistic on disease. He was a living, breathing, talented human, focused Vest and his wife, “There wasn’t an ounce on volunteerism and making original of bullshit in Jesse.” In the midst of their music while attending University of San child’s death, Jesse’s obvious struggle toward sobriety became more apparent.

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“Jesse was a seeker,” Vest describes.

“He was constantly searching for answers and knowledge—looking for his purpose in life, volunteering for Project Open Hand, a program to feed homeless drug addicts and people with HIV in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. . . . He played acoustic and electric guitar. He refused to learn cover songs; he wanted to play his own music and for years we would hear him in the basement, searching for those elusive chords. He had an amazing ability

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“When I went to his school to pick up his things, I saw a note taped to the ceiling of his dorm room,” Vest tells. “Every morning he woke up to the slogan, ‘Try to stay PAIN AND RELIEF: Ken Vest shares his late son Jesse’s (above) story of addiciton, and focuses on help clean today.’”

Jesse’s addiction is one of many that led to the nationwide crisis we face today on the misuse of opioids—whether taken as street-drugs or in prescription form. And in actuality, the latter is associated as the basis for the crisis. In the 1990s the increase of prescribed pain relievers began to rise as Big Pharma assured the medical community that addiction to the meds wouldn’t happen. Thus pain relievers were handed out without much monitoring. Today upward of 29 percent of folks prescribed opioid pain relievers misuse them, with 80 percent of heroin users having used pain relievers first.

“Jesse died of a heroin overdose before it became front-page news,” Vest clarifies.

“As a writer and former reporter, I began to keep track of so many things that happen to you when a child dies from drugs. Eventually, I decided to write a play.”

Vest was checking his son’s phone to try and figure out whom he was speaking to the day of his death—but it became too painful. So he pored over stats and numbers in communities affected by opioid abuse across the nation. “I wanted to know as much as I could learn about the cause,” Vest tells. “That is a core plot point.” Over six years of writing and rewriting “Inside Job,” percentages of deaths and addiction grew. Thus, Vest wanted to focus his play on the real-life struggle a family goes through in having a child addict, with the hope of recovery and treatment resonating in its final bow.

“Heroin addiction can affect anyone anywhere any time,” he notes. “I think the play communicates the answer to the crisis is treatment. Treat—don’t blame, don’t shame. Addiction is a brain problem—not

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and recovery in ‘Inside Job.’ Courtesy photo.

The opposite is proving true today. Addicts are showing up with access to highend prescription pills, as well as access to $10 doses of heroin on the streets. The epidemic is widespread and the play represents as much by not showing space or time. Although Wilmington, NC, is a good starting point for its debut, seeing as our community ranked number one in opioid abuse in the nation, according to a Castlight study conducted over a five-year period between 2011 and 2015. The study also found the highest percentages of opioid abuse take place in the rural South.

Having been in Wilmington three years a moral failure or criminal intent. It’s a disnow with his family (and acting in shows order that has an impact on the way we process information about motivation, re- like “Death of a Salesman” and “A Few Good Men”), Vest wants to grow “Inside ward and punishment.”

Job” beyond the Port City. “After the preHe started writing biographies of all miere we’re going to offer the play and/ his characters first: Will (Woody Stefl), or selected scenes for use at community Abby (Gina Gambony), Nadine (Eleanor meetings as a springboard to discussion,” Stafford), Wyatt (RJ Thomas), and Griff Vest says.

(Charles Calhoun). Vest did not want his A student of the Studio Acting Conservastory arc to be a documentary of his own life, though; he wanted the dialogue and tory in DC, Vest’s “Inside Job” is a testastoryline to be a part of a greater truth of ment to theatre showcasing “pure and truthcoping. The story centers on Will and Abby ful means of communication,” according to Mason, who lose their son, Wyatt, to a her- the playwright, “and not from the broad peroin overdose. “It’s a story of love, loss and spective but through a human lens.” charting a new path after tragedy,” Vest Vernon appreciates his point of view beexplains. As Abby is grieving and yearning ing framed through long-term familial and for comfort, her husband is trying to track community effects. “Each of the characters down Wyatt’s dealer for revenge. are flawed,” the director says. “None are ‘perfect’; they all struggle with their own addictions, whether substance-related or more intangible addictions, such as the need to ‘fix’ everything or the need to control situations . . . The biggest challenge (and it is a healthy challenge, not a detracting one) has been to serve the script Vest and Big Dawg artistic director Steve while also bearing in mind it was born out Vernon hosted a fourth reading of “Inside of a very real and personal tragedy.”

Job” in August 2017 (three had taken place beforehand in D.C. and locally). In Vernon’s hands, and with actors taking on the sensitive content, “Inside Job” continues to Inside Job evolve in rehearsal. This weekend it will Jan. 11-14, 18-21, 8 p.m. or 3 p.m. only see its premiere at Cape Fear Playhouse. on Sundays “Their separate paths collide in a final reckoning,” Vest explains. “Two friends, Nadine and Griff, play a role. Although Wyatt dies in the beginning, he appears later in dream sequences and as a spirit watching his parents resolve his death.”

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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!

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■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 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-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Wed 5pm-9pm, Thurs.-Sat 5pm-10pm ■ 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 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.

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out our facebook for wine tasting and live music schedule ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com and facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington 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.

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■ 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.

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■ 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 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 MUNCHIES The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is

Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999.

Dine in • Delivery • Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.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

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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 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

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RISE ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast THE TROLLY STOP spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried various sauces. As of more recently, select locaeggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on tions (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cut& Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef off Rd. (910) 239-9566 & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sau■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 sage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Vega.m. – 2 p.m. gie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP hours of operation or check out our website at Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, is bringing their love for great food and custom- now a large portion of our business. All prices er service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, and franchise information. delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend

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Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, North Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com

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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.

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Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls spe-

cific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 7719151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids 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.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ 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 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) 7633172.

■ 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.

ribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

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BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/BeachBagels-301865953202309/

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Ca-

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

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com 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 award-winning 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: MondayThursday 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.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 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/week, 365 days/ year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

IRISH 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

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■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com 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!

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all

over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/ Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE 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., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET & SUSHI DOWNTOWN • www.downtownnikkis.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From topsellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

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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

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016.

Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany. com 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.-Sat. 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. (910) 762-2827.

■ 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 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 newly-renovated 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. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-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 SHUCKIN’ SHACK 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. (910458-7380) 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: Noon2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively 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 JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laidback atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature

premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily food and drink specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m. Daily small plates, and wine and beer specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.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

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“Step one: Inspiration.”

He held up his fingers to count off as he recited: “Step two: Panic. Step three: Identify the Guilty. Step four: Punish the Innocent. Step five: Accept Awards by Non-participants.”

“So what stage are we on?”

“Kirby, my lad, you were the one who was just bitching about night-shoot schedules.” The Gaffer gave a half-hearted chuckle. “That sounds to me like ‘Punish the Innocent.’ Get used to it, kid.

It’s called ‘livin’ the dream.’”

He glanced around the sound stage and mentally compared notes against the last time they shot the scene. Why another take right now? he wondered. Honestly, they were deep into step two—panic—with late-night shooting schedules on a film terribly over budget; injured crew members, two producers who were only communicating to each other through written notes passed by an assistant director; and a director who knew how to make a 3-minute music video but had no clue how to put together a 90-minute feature. In other words, it was business as usual.

“Besides,” he added to his young electrician.

“If you think this is bad, try night exteriors in Canada in December. At least this is North Carolina.”

He gestured for help to pick up a light stand topped with a large and awkward mini-brute.

“Have I ever told you about my worst night on a movie set?”

“No, sir.” Kirby shook his head. He might be young and inexperienced, but three weeks on a movie set had taught him that, when the boss told a story, his job was to be a fascinated audience. Besides, he loved all stories about the stars, the locations. He dreamt of the day he would have his own stories about lighting Julia Roberts or Robert Duvall.

“Listen, night exteriors in Canada in the winter were so bad I used to sew heating pads into my coveralls, and run the chord down my sleeve and plug into an outlet when we were standing around waiting.”

“You mean like now?”

“Yes, like now. Hurry up and wait: That’s what the movie business is about, young friend. It was sleeting, my shoes were freezing to the pavement, and I walked over to the AD and said there

was no way this night could get any worse.”

He paused then added meaningfully, “It was December 8, 1980.”

“You remember the date? It was that bad?”

“There are times in your life so awful, you will remember forever where you were. For my generation, people can tell you where they were when JFK and Dr. King were shot. Does the date mean nothing to you?”

Kirby shook his head.

“So I said to the AD the night couldn’t get any worse,” the gaffer continued. “She turned to me with tears in her eyes and replied someone had just shot John Lennon outside The Dakota—it had just come over the radio.”

Over a decade later, Gaffer could still see the droplets shining in the assistant director’s eyes. The whole moment was frozen in time, engrained forever on his heart and memory. He looked at Kirby. “What am I saying? You’re just a kid. You probably don’t even know who Lennon is.” He shook his head and headed off to confer with the director of photography.

“I know who John Lennon was!” Kirby called to the retreating back. “He played that song...“ Kirby stopped abruptly. No one was paying attention to him. No one was ever paying him any attention.

“Achoo!” The sneeze reverberated in the tin sound stage. “Sorry,” someone mumbled from a far corner.

“Well, someone just lost $50 bucks.” The always upbeat and lilting tenor voice of the film’s star rang through the sound stage. Embarrassed chuckles and gawfaws into crooked hands responded as the crew exchanged knowing looks and awkward glances. Cocaine on a movie set certainly wasn’t new or novel, but pointing it out was just ... well a lot like standing in a crowd and screaming that the Emperor had no clothes. It just didn’t happen. Unless you were the star in a movie. Because the star could do no wrong.

Jeffrey Chen had arrived to set, and in spite of growing up the son of one of the most famous men on the planet, he was charming and likable.

The antithesis of the spoiled Hollywood kid, he always was ready with a smile, a joke and open hand—even though his hands were trained weapons that could probably kill. He never met a person he couldn’t befriend.

“Jeffrey, Jeffrey!” Frank-the-director walked toward him, arms outstretched. “You ready to try this scene again? The last few takes were great—don’t get me wrong—but I think there is something a bit more we can get at with it, don’t you?’

“Yeah, Frank, I do. I’m ready. Let’s see if we into position behind the camera. Then it occurred can’t hit the note Dustin Hoffman says we’re to him he should have been able to drink a cup of coffee and eat a Danish before returning to looking for.” place.

“Yeah, yeah, the note. That’s great, mate, Surely, they wouldn’t shoot the scene without yeah. Listen, we’re so close to the end of this, we all just want it to be the best it can be. You the weapons master present? have been fantastic—your work, your dedicaHis thoughts were interrupted by a wail of from tion. Now this. Let’s just get this scene perfect, Stan. Gaffer rolled his eyes. Stan always proit’s the one that sets up the whole movie.” tested on behalf of art. He did a mental checklist He massaged Jeffrey’s shoulder as they of the set and tried to tune out sounds from the walked toward the folding chairs behind the bickering between the continuity supervisor and camera. “Stan, here we go. And where is the Stan. “The camera can’t tell; just aim off sides!” weapons master?”

“I’m method, man! I’ve got to do it for real!”

“You sent Gilbert home three hours ago, “That’s his goddamn mantra,” someone mutFrank. Do you want me to call him and have tered loud enough for all to hear. him come back to set?” The AD appeared at “Look, people, time is money; we need to Frank’s elbow. shoot this thing,” Frank interrupted. “We are not “No, no, we should be fine. It’s only one take. going to hold filming just to bicker about someWe just want the energy of the moment!” thing as small as the direction the gun is pointing.

The crew grumbled to themselves about any- You are supposed to wave it around like a crazy one finding any energy at midnight, but there man and shoot, so just make it look good.” was one person who had endless energy: Jef“Action!” frey. When everyone else was ready to drop, he Slate: Blackbird, scene 8, take 22. was ready to do another take. And another one.

And one after that.

Jeffrey, carrying a grocery bag, opened the door.

“Are we ready?” Frank asked the AD. “We are looking for the Plexiglas,” she answered.

“We’re holding up filming for Plexiglas?”

“Don’t aim at Jeffrey!” someone shouted.

The gun snapped; Jeffrey crumpled on cue.

“Cut! Cut! Sound!” Frank screamed in irritation.

“Who ruined the take? Who shouted?”

“Safety procedure, sir. We can’t seem to locate it after the last firearms scene.”

No one answered. It was so quiet the crew “Do we really need it? It’s not like we are firing could count their own heartbeats. Even though most had more professional experience than real bullets, for Christ’s sake.” their director making his first feature, the movie Gaffer wandered away, clearly the lighting world still ran according to the laws of Feudal was fine and he had time to grab a quick coffee England. The “Lord of the Manor” might be an from craft services. untried 24-year-old kid, but his word was law.

“What are they arguing about this time?” craft “Call 9-1-1 now!” The medic vaulted the script services goddess Shelly asked. table and bounded up the stairs to the set. “Now!” “Someone has lost the safety glass for the In confused silence, no one moved. Time and firearms work,” he answered. reaction slowed; the crew stared at the Medic “But haven’t they sent Gilbert home? Are they baffled by his outburst—insinuating himself into the performance. getting him out of bed to come back?”

“Jeffrey? Jeffrey!” A thin trickle of dark brown blood slowly pooled out from under the actor “These are long nights,” Shelly lamented while and mixed with the brighter reddish pink liquid pouring herself a cup. “I don’t know how Jeffrey from the squib that had detonated. has done this—all they’ve put him through. And “Jeffrey! Stay with me man. Come on, it’s he still smiles and is so…” all right.”

“Yes,” Gaffer nodded. “I know what you He worked furiously to staunch the bleedmean.” ing, open the airway, and begin compressions.

“Quiet on the set!” someone yelled.

“Get an ambulance here now! Clear the set! He “Excuse me, Shelly.” The gaffer moved back needs air!”

Gaffer shrugged. “Don’t they have to?”

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ILM ELITE NETWORKING

Jan. 10, 6-8pm: Powered by Rockstar Connect, ILM Elite presents an evening of free business networking. All industries and professions welcome; bring your business cards. Might as Well Bar & Grill, 250 Racine Dr., 15. Free! Light delicious complimentary appetizers served on a first come first serve basis. All attendees are responsible for their own alcoholic beverages.1-800-205-2327 or www.rockstarconnect.com.

N. BRUNSWICK NEWCOMER MEETING

Jan. 12, 9:30am: First meeting of 2018 for the NBNC; meet-and-greet will begin at 9:30am with snacks and refreshments.

Meeting will follow at 10am. Guests who live in Northern Brunswick County are welcome.

Speaker will be Frank Herzog—a professional sports broadcaster. Frank is best known for his role as a play-by-play radio announcer for the Washington Redskins broadcasts. In addition to his Redskins work, Herzog called games for the Washington Bullets basketball team, University of Maryland Terrapins basketball, and many other college football and basketball

contests on the CBS network. Herzog also has had minor parts in a few films, including 2009’s State of Play, starring Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

ART AND BLOOM WEEKEND

Jan. 11-15: Weekend begins with a preview party and fundraiser, Thursday evening, Jan. 11, 6-8 pm. Join us for desserts from EAST Oceanfront Dining, champagne, entertainment from Grenoldo Frazier, and an early viewing of the exhibit hall art and floral design. • Jan. 12, 10am: National Garden Club Flower Show School Instructor, Fran-

ces Thrash, do a floral design demonstration. Raffle ticket included in price of admission. • Jan. 12, 1pm: National Garden Club Flower Show School instructor and Master Judge Pam Braun gives 2-hour presentation on the new Botanical Arts, how to make a Flower Show Fun for Everyone. Price of admission includes one raffle ticket. • Jan. 12-13, 3pm: Afternoon tea courtesy of EAST Oceanfront Dining w/various finger sandwiches, including English curry chicken salad, cucumber and dill, and pimento cheese rye bread; mini ham and cheese biscuits with spicy mustard; scones with raspberry jam and Devonshire cream; mini raspberry and chocolate eclairs; and mini carrot cakes. Join us for an hour of music, raffle prizes, and a fashion show of hats by aMuse! • Jan. 13, 10am: Octopus’ Garden Terrarium Workshop: 2-hour instruction w/ Kim Fisher on making a contained succulent garden including instructions on plant selection, building techniques, maintenance, and display. For beginners and experienced alike, all materials are provided and you will leave with your own creation and care instructions. All supplies included, and one raffle ticket. • Jan. 14, 1pm: Learn from a pro what it takes to grow your dream garden in the South. Mark Watheington is an international plant explorer and the author of Gardening in the South, the Complete Homeowner’s Guide. This fascinating two hour presentation and book signing includes one raffle ticket. Weathington is director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State. Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

ILM POP UP MARKET

Jan. 12, 4-8pm: Pop-Up at Good Hops Brewery in Carolina Beach w/beautiful items for sale from our local vendors and artists— jewelry, candles, t-shirts, artwork, bath and beauty products, fresh food products, and doggy goods, and more from Cabin Girls, Out of Chaos, My Porch Dawg, 2 Chicks with Scents, Cravings, Kritter Couture and More, Coastal Art / Mark Herbert, Vintage Magpie, Porchtime Products, Mommy’s EZ Baking. Good Hops Brewery, 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach.

music/concerts MUSIC CRUISES

A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while listening to music by local musicians. $27. Book: 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

WILLIE E. ATKINSON & THE TRANSITIONAL JAZZ TRIO

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Jan. 11, 6:30pm: Extraordinarily smooth jazz/blues vocalist and composer, Willie E. Atkinson makes his Jazz @ The CAM debut

with his signature ability to create a unique theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. and unforgettable experience for audiences FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT with his fluid interpretation of jazz and blues Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel a good song is defined by premier after-hours celebration of art and the story it tells through its lyrics or an un- culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. forgettable musical movement as spoken in Features art openings, artist demonstraMiles Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; So What or Oliver Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sto- tions, entertainment and refreshments. len Moments.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;ŚWillie E. Atkinson, http:// Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmwillieeatkinsonjazz-blues.weebly.com. ington & New Hanover County, numerous Whether exploring the syncopated rhythms venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofof a swinging tune or telling the story of a wilmington.org lonesome, wanting heart, he offers a fresh approach and seizes every moment to PED ART make the song his own. For this concert the Pedestrian Art public sculpture series, a Transitional Jazz Trio is comprised of: Mi- program of The Arts Council of Wilmingchael Hanson on percussions, Doug Irving ton/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 on bass and Jerald Shynett on piano. Pur- sculptures throughout downtown Wilmchase seats on CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, by phone ington. 2017 program is made possible and at CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visitor Services desk. Wey- through support from the City of Wilmingerhaeuser Reception Hall. Presented by ton, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society.CAM Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts & CFJS Members: $12; non-members, $20. Education, and the Downtown Business AlStudents with valid college ID, $10. 3201 S. liance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail.com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@ 17th St. artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

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Live music at the Castle St. record store, DREAMING OF PEACE with The Male Men, Faults and Heaven. Ad- Experience the extraordinary oil paintings mission is $5. BYOB. Gravity Records, 612 of Tatyana Kulida and Mio Reynolds. Born in Russia, Tatyana is a classically-trained Castle St. painter who studied in Italy and now resides GIRLSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHOIR OF WILMINGTON AUDITIONS in New Zealand. Fellow artist and friend, Jan. 18, 5:30-7pm: New-member auditions Mio Reynolds lives in Wilmington, NC.Runs and open rehearsal for girls 5th - 12th. through Jan. 13. Art in Bloom Gallery is First Baptist Activities Center, 1939 Inde- open Tues.-Sat.,10am-6pm or by appt. Galpendence Blvd. No prepared musical se- lery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallection is necessary. www.facebook.com/ lery Nights. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Prinevents/391284611320002/. Audition form cess St. and details here: http://girlschoirofwilmingSHANNON BOURNE: AMERICAN STORIES ton.org/Membership.htm UNCW Department of Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest faculty member is a versatile artist whose work spans film, graphic design, printmaking and ceramics. This exhibit features work in a variety

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Jan. 12-14, 19-21, 8pm or 3pm on Sundays (except NYE). Book

by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott, based on the Latent Image/Specific Though they had to cancel last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run of the Films Motion Picture. Distributed by show because of the Bomb Cyclone of winter 2018, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. Based Opera House Theatre Company will return this weekend on the 1994 film of the same name, in full force to perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.â&#x20AC;?

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert tells the story of Tick, Bernadette, and Ticket holders can trade in last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seats for one Adam as they board a bus named this Friday, Saturday or Sunday (or even the following Priscilla and take their outrageous weekend).

Or call the box office to discuss refundsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but drag show across the Australian we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend missing the disco-laden, colorful Outback. A hit parade of dance show. Tickets: www.thalianhall.org. floor favorites from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raining Men,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Love Got to Do with It,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Say a Little Prayer,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Will Survive,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake Your Groove Thing,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls Just Wanna Have of techniques, including innovative art that Fun,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Stuffâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;but this funny and fabu- bridges the boundary between printmaking lous show also has big joyous heart that and ceramics. UNCW, Art Gallery, Cultural beats with an energetic pulse that will have Arts Building, 601 S. College Rd. you dancing in the aisles! $32 thalianhall. ART EXPLOSIONS org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Join us for a new exhibit and opening reception of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Explosionsâ&#x20AC;? by Jeffery Geller during Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fourth Friday Art Walk in January. Jeffery Geller creates outsideof-the-box art, original art with paper, clay, MEET LOCAL ARTISTS paint, wood, and often found objects. ExMeet working artists, and see their works in perience shadow boxes and art exploprogress. Everything from sculptures to fine sions outside of shadow boxes. View clay jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, and paper mobiles, mixed-media collages, fun for everyone. Over 45 artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works to paintings, and ceramics. Opening Jan. 26, enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th 6-9pm. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshFriday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. ments and conversation. Exhibit runs from

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film BURNED

JAN. 12-13: JON RINEMAN Fans of previous SNL alums Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers? Well, grab a ticket for one of four shows at Dead Crow Comedy Room Stage this weekend! Jon Rineman has written for both comedians and will be bringing his own brand of funny to Wilmington for a two-night run. Nominate for two Emmys, Rineman has been seen on “Gotham Comedy Live” and “Comics Unleashed” and can be heard on Sirus XM Radio.

Tickets are $15 at deadcrowcomedy.com.

Jan. 15, 6:30pm: Documentary film “BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal” takes a hard look at the latest false solution to climate change: woody biomass. The film tells the story of how biomass companies, like Enviva, have hidden behind green labels and become the alternative-energy savior for the power generation industry. It is a visceral account of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel. Join the Cape Fear Sierra Club, Dogwood Alliance, and BURNED filmmakers Lisa Merton and Chris Hardee for a screening and discussion OPEN MIC about what can be done to stop this madThe wildest open mic in town ... anything ness. Screening at 7pm. Contact: pauline. goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comendo@gmail.com. 614-296-4410 edy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Come on out for two hours of energetic, COMEDY BINGO contemporary American country dancBrent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo ing with live music by Box of Chocolates at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcishow featuring the best comics from all mer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool over the Southeast, all while playing bingo & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. along with the words they say! Win prizes 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis 409 S. 5th Ave. Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club,

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This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood.

Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

265 N. Front St. GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Dec. 6: Holiday Spectacular! Hosted by Blaire Postman and featuring features touring comics from HELL’S KITCHEN COMEDY NIGHT Jan. 17, 9pm: Join us at Hell’s Kitchen for Raleigh/Durham: Maddie Wiener (2017 Comedy in Hell featuring the funny and hifirst runner up, Carolinas Funniest Comic); larious Jamie Morgan. Show starts at 9pm.

Brandy Brown (TruTV); & Lauren Faber Free! Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St. (Asheville Comedy Fest; Women in Comedy Festival). Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

museums

Jan. 12-13, 7pm/9:30pm: Jon Rineman is a comedian and writer based CAMERON ART MUSEUM in New York City who has appeared Exhibits: Created By Light (Through Feb. on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fal11): Exploring the photography colleclon,” “Comics Unleashed” and “Gotham tions of eight North Carolina institutions, Comedy Live.” He has also been heard on the exhibition will examine the evolution Sirius XM Radio. Since 2009, he has been a of photography highlighting the names of staff writer for “Late Night with Jimmy Falthe medium; the connections between the lon” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy institutions and NC artists working in the Fallon,” earning two Emmy-nominations. He medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: has also written for Seth Meyers at the 2011 (on view through July 8): Focusing on conWhite House Correspondents Dinner and temporary art by artists currently living in, or 2011 ESPY Awards. He performs regularly native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists at Broadway Comedy Club and the Combring a single work of art to be installed in edy Cellar in New York City. • Jan. 14, 7pm: the museum, delivering the work within 24‐ Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian hour period. No fee. During this timeframe, who is a writer on Season 2 of HBO’S Last four curators from North Carolina instituWeek Tonight with John Oliver. His talent for tions greet each artist and talk about their smushing words together earned him work work. The design of this project provides writing for Fuse TV’s Funny Or Die Presents: any participating artist equal opportunity Billy On The Street, and then got him his to meet a significant curator working in the position as Web Producer for Season 1 of field of contemporary art today. CAM orgaLast Week Tonight with John Oliver, where nized with a visual schematic for reference he wrote and managed digital content for to the over 600 intensely installed artworks.

TheDaily Show alum’s new HBO show. • • CAM Café open and serving delicious Jan. 19-20, 7pm/9:30pm: Ryan O’Flanagan menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., is a comedian, actor, and writer who can 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910be seen in the new Netflix Original Series 395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. “American Vandal” as well as in Comedy 17th St. Central’s “Corporate.” In 2017, Ryan partnered with Funny Or Die to produce his WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM ‘Overly Excited Tourist’ web series, which WB Museum of History, housed in the turn has accrued over 25 million views. His of the century Myers Cottage, exists to presketch group, Dead Kevin, has been feaserve and to share the history of Wrightstured on Tosh.0, Comedy Central Digital, ville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find and was an LA Weekly Top Comedy Act to a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa Watch in 2013. He has appeared on New 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of Girl, Adam Devine’s House Party, Last Call the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our with Carson Daly, and voiced for American hurricane history and information about Dad.Dead Crow Comedy Room. 265 N. the interaction between the people and our Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 PRIMETIME COMEDY W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

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A CENTURY AGO: What happened in 1918

by S.N. ACROSS 1 Equivalent of C sharp 6 Be worried 10 Vuitton competitor 15 Creative inspiration 19 Yellowish green 20 Overdue 21 Any Bryn Mawr grad 22 Piece for a diva 23 The first part of his Ulysses was published in 1918 25 Tennis “hustler” born in 1918 27 Sandal features 28 Actress Watts 30 Exclusive license of a sort 31 The Bee __ (“Night Fever” trio) 32 Tic Tacs alternative 33 Penne __ vodka 34 Riles up 37 Olympics symbol 38 Boston or Austin 42 Poor poker pair 43 French general who signed the 1918 armistice 46 Yale student 47 Prepare, as a salad 48 Novelist Paretsky 49 Word on Irish euros 50 When Michelangelo finished David 51 Guess, for short 52 First film Tarzan, in 1918 56 Less seasoned 57 What some sports cars lack 59 Lorna of literature 60 Nutrient in seaweed 61 Poll tally 62 Manhattan Project VIP 63 Quest for Galahad 64 Tedious journey

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Little Havana’s home GI dog-tag data In one piece Her My Ántonia was published in 1918 “There’s no __ ‘team’” Misfortunes Boone nickname Small town Title bestowed on Julie Andrews Turndowns “Rock-a-bye” subject of a 1918 Jolson song The Lion King hero Smarten up Declares Petrified wood, e.g.

Criticizes Authoritative order Criticize Curtain-raising time St. Teresa’s home Hawaii’s high point Their first studio opened in 1918 Iconic doll introduced in 1918 Awestruck Successful, in show-biz slang Coleridge creation Brief run-in Cravings City near Düsseldorf Rescue team: Abbr. “__ a Grecian Urn”

DOWN 1 Martial arts school 2 Tent entrance 3 Sherbet flavor 4 Iron Man, Hulk and colleagues 5 Perfume counter bottles 6 Ice on the sea

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79 Designer von Furstenberg 80 War of 1812 president 81 Nefarious 82 English spy novelist 83 Scoundrel 85 Does bad to 87 Hot-air duct 89 Call forth 90 Trusted advisors 91 On the road

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92 Home for a hamster 93 Ending for Jumbo at a ballpark 94 Trajectory paths 95 Grp. in charge 96 Parent of Princess Charlotte 97 It means “inner” 98 Bard’s “before long” 100 Red Sox, on scoreboards 102 Aspiration

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they are not exhibited anywhere else. One Explore railroad history and heritage, esof the most famous reptile collections on pecially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headearth. Open everyday in summer, 11amquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. In5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wedterests and activities for all ages, including Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic historical exhibits, full-size steam engine Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and Water St. 910-762-1669. capefearserpenspectacular model layouts. House in an autarium.com. thentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities BELLAMY MANSION are fully accessible and on one level. By One of NC’s most spectacular examples of reservation, discounted group tours, caantebellum architecture, built on the eve of boose birthday parties, and after-hours the Civil War by free and enslaved black armeetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd tisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and physician, planter and business leader; and access to entire Museum. Admission only his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821$9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 1907) and their nine children. After the fall 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops com910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org. mandeered the house as their headquarters LATIMER HOUSE during the occupation of Wilmington. Now Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, a museum, it focuses on history and the the restored home features period furnishdesign arts and offers tours, changing exings, artwork and family portraits. Tours ofhibitions and an informative look at historic fered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. preservation in action.910-251-3700. bellaWalking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. mymansion.org. 503 Market St. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE Cape Fear Historical Society is not handi18th century Burgwin-Wright House Mucapped accessible 126 S. Third St. seum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM District, is the oldest museum house in World’s most fascinating and dangerous NC, restored with 18th and 19th century reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a decor and gardens. Colonial life is experi12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” enced through historical interpretations in and “Sheena,” a 23-ft long Reticulated Pykitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Marthon that can swallow a human being whole! ket St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrightlong King Cobras hood up and amaze you. house.com.

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(1921-2006). His captivating images will hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your be featured in the traveling exhibit “Phochildren will delight in the many nature tographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon themes we explore each month. Space is Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear limited and pre-registration is required for Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the these popular programs. Hello HibernaUNC Library’s North Carolina Collection tionon Web Activity # 306038 Thurs., 12/14, Photographic Archives and will be on view 10-11am; Fri., 12/15, 10-11am. Halyburton through September 2018. To create PhotoPark,4099. S. 17th St.. graphs by Hugh Morton, Stephen Fletcher, AERODYNAMICS FUN photographic archivist at UNC Library’s Kids ages 6 to 13 are invited to build and North Carolina Collection Photographic Artest a variety of paper airplanes at this free chives, selected images from the library’s library program. They’ll learn about the four collection of Morton’s estimated quarterforces of flight (lift, weight, thrust, and drag) million negatives and transparencies. as they observe the performance of differShows experiences as a photojournalist; as ent airplane designs. How far will it fly? How a soldier in the Pacific Theater during World accurately will it land? Will it loop-the-loop?

War II; and as owner and operator of GrandNo registration is required for this free profather Mountain tourist attraction in Linville. gram for kids ages 6 to 13. Meaghan Weiner Exhibits more than 50 images feature dozat mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. ens of his lesser known or unpublished photographs, as well as some classics. Will SATURDAY STORY HOUR Miss Shannon will lead interactive story feature brochures, postcards and prints. hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and Teens who can’t get enough dressup and role play end with a project or activity at the end, from their fave characters in books, movies and and include time to play, learn, and laugh video games will fit in at the library’s Northeast in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: Branch come Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The free workshop 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. will allow teens a chance to make cosplay weapons 201 Chestnut St.

JAN. 16: TEEN COSPLAY

out of cardboard, tape and paint. Afterward, the Teen Anime and Manga Club will meet and participants can stick around to watch their fave shows and work on the projects. Free and open for ages 12-18; must register on the calendar at www.nhcgov.com.

• Curiosity Carts, Jan. 7, 1:30pm: Free for members or with general admission. Get your hands on history and science! Examine artifacts and science specimens. Gain insight into topics featured in museum exhibits. Carts are stationed in Museum galleries and feature short hands-on, facilitated experiences for visitors. CF Museum, 814 Market St. EXPO 216

TEEN COSPLAY

Jan. 16, 5:30pm: Cosplay is short for costume play, or dressing like a character from a movie, book, or video game, and it’s especially popular with anime and manga fans. At this free workshop, teens will make convincing-looking cosplay weapons with cardboard, tape, and paint! Teen Anime and Manga Club follows immediately after this workshop, and participants are welcome to stay and continue working on their projects while watching streaming shows with fellow enthusiasts. Free and open to teens ages 12 to 18. Basic materials will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials you may want for your costume. Space is limited and registration is required, on the calendar at www.nhcgov.com or 910798-6373. Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6379.Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

Newly opened exhibit features end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual respons- FRENCH PLAYGROUP Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez es of compassion in the arena. Wed.-Sun., des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet noon-6pm. 216 N Front St, expo216.com. new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main LiSTORY EXPLORERS brary Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 10sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring 201 Chestnut St. your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE georgia@cameronartmuseum.org for more Jan. 11, 10am: Play, learn and explore math info. 3201 S. 17th St. and science concepts at this interactive storytime, which includes hand-on science LITTLE EXPLORERS experiments and exploration stations. The Thurs. and Sat., 10am: Meet your friends in program is designed for children ages 3 Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! to 6, and each child must be accompanied Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct excitby an adult. Free, but space is limited and ing experiments, and play games related to preregistration is required on New Hanover a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages County Public Library’s calendar at www.

3 to 6 and their adult helpers every Friday. nhclibrary.org. Krista Dean (kdean@nhcFree! Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. gov.com) at 910-798-6368. Cape Fear MuHALYBURTON LITTLE EXPLORERS seum, 814 Market St. Discover nature through stories, songs,

kids stuff

Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market St.

outdoors/recreation NC BIRDING TRAIL

HOMESCHOOL BEGINNING CLASSES

Ea. mo. we explore different sites along the NC Birding Trail in the Coastal Plain.

Each hike will be appx 2 mi. Transportation from Halyburton Park included. Wrightsville Beach Thurs 12/21, 8am-noon; ages: 16 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Jan. 10, 1:30pm: Cape Fear Fencing Association 8 week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts January 10th at 1:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wednesdays. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Class covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finish with an in class tournament Appropriate for ages 8 - 18. Cost is $40 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2018. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor whose students have won gold

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area.

910-338-3134. ILM Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. Legal Aid will host a workshop at the downtown

JAN. 11: EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CLINIC

HARBOR CRUISE

libary for folks who wish to learn about employee

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrights. Participants will watch a webinar and learn rock for a cruise around Wrightsabout employment at will, right to work, discrimiville Beach’s Harbor Island—the nation, and unemployment benefits through Legal island which separates the barrier Aid of NC. To learn more about Legal Aid, visit island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, www.legalaidnc.org. To register for the class, click ecological and cultural note will be on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Takes place featured. Learn what year the first at NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. medals at world championships. Tileston $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann Blvd..

classes ART CLASSES

explain how to adjust your eating habits to lose weight or maintain the weight you desire. Her tips will help you eat a healthy diet without having to give up all the great taste that you love. Register on the calendar or by calling the Main Library Reference Desk: 910-798-6301. Natasha Francois at nfrancois@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301.

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CLINIC

Jan. 11, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational webinar for anyone who has questions about their legal rights in the workplace. Preregister on the calendar: www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986301. Participants will watch a webinar that explains employment at will, right to work, employment discrimination, and unemployment benefits under North Carolina law. Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people. 866-210-5262 or www. legalaidnc.org. Business and Law Librarian Natasha Francois at 910-798-6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com.

CURLING INSTRUCTIONS

Jan. 13, 4pm: Coastal Carolina Curling Club’s instruction session. Sign up: info@ coastalcurling.com; $25 per person. Relatively new clean sneakers or tennis shoes and warm comfortable clothes are what you need to wear; no blue jeans, dock shoes, boots, or high heeled shoes! Our club will provide everything else you need to start curling. Beginners start with a half-hour off-ice session in which we go over the basics of curling: safety, terminology, delivery and more. Then we head out to the ice for

small group instruction on sweeping, delivery, release and finish by curling a couple ends. Our focus is to have new curlers feeling confident to join a league immediately.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and we find that children under the age of 12 are likely to find it difficult to deliver a 40 pound stone the length of the ice. Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln. NEW YEAR FUNDAMENTALS

Sunday morning yoga series, 11am 12:30pm through Feb. 4. Jan. 14: Standing Postures; Jan. 21: Forward Bending Postures; Jan. 28: Back Extending Postures; Feb. 4: Putting it All Together. $80/series or $22 drop-in. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr.

INTRO TO WORDPRESS

Jan. 17, 3pm: Learn the basics of creating webpages in Wordpress at this free workshop at Northeast Library. Space is limited so please register on the online calendar atwww.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-7986371. Reference Librarian Annice Sevett atasevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINIC

Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. The webinar will be shown at both Myrtle Grove and Northeast Libraries.

Please preregister for your choice of site on the calendar atwww.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301. Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in North Carolina, and

E-RESOURCES

Jan. 10, 3pm: Bring your smartphone, tablet, or eReader to Northeast Library, and get your device set up to read and listen to books, browse magazines, and view films.

All of this is free with your New Hanover County Public Library card! This workshop on eResources at New Hanover County Public Library is free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6371.

Make sure to bring your device, cords, and library card with you. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

Lois DeWitt art classes, $100/4 (two-hour).

Meditative Drawing: Wed., 10am and 2pm.

• Thurs. and Fri, 5pm: Art it up—Nice and Easy! • Sat. 10am: Learn how to pour color shapes and define them with drawing. • Mon, 10am: Stamp or Stencil Painting. • Beginning or advanced students. • Tues, 10am and 2pm: Colored Pencil with Oil Pastel Layering. All materials provided. www. free-online-art-classes.com (click on WilmEMPLOYEE RIGHTS CLINIC ington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loisJan. 11, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolight@bellsouth.net lina offers this free informational webinar NEW BASIC YOGA CLASSES for anyone who has questions about their At the Midtown YMCA are happening now! legal rights in the workplace. Preregister Join me on Tuesday nights from 6-7 pm on the calendar, www.NHCLibrary.org, or for a challenging and relaxing way to end 910-798-6301. Participants will watch a your day. See the schedule for a full list of webinar that explains employment at will, classes. Free with YMCA Membership or right to work, employment discrimination, $10 drop-in. Temple Baptist Church Activity and unemployment benefits under NC law.

Center, 709 George Anderson Dr. Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free lePAPERMAKING CLASSES Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different paper- gal services in civil matters to low-income making techniques so you can make each people. Contact the organization by calling sheet of paper unique. All materials includ- 866-210-5262, or visit their website at www. ed, but we encourage bringing in some of legalaidnc.org. Natasha Francois at 910your own materials that you can include into 798-6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com. your paper—such as flat mementos and NEW YEAR, NEW YOU plants. See samples on our Facebook and Jan. 10, 4pm: Tired of losing weight on new website. Adult and children classes held on fad diets but always gaining it back? Ready Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. to learn how to lose weight and keep it off Aluna Works, 603 Castle St. permanently? Nutritionist Sarah Edwards from Summerfield Custom Wellness will POWER YOGA Join us for power yoga on Sundays at

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how to complete the paperwork necessary sire. Her tips will help you eat a healthy diet to represent themselves in court. They will without having to give up all the great taste receive an information packet. A brief questhat you love. Free but advance registration tion and answer session with a VIRTUAL atis requested. Register on the calendar or by torney will conclude each clinic. 866-210calling the Main Library Reference Desk at 5262 or www.legalaidnc.org. Business and 910-798-6301. Natasha Francois at nfranLaw Librarian Natasha Francois at 910-798cois@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Li6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com. Northeast brary, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. LET’S TALK BOOKS Jan 10, 11am: Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. AttenBEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS dance is free and advance registration is Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Benot needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop gin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Blvd.

Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about GENRE BOOK CLUB Jan. 11, 1pm: Genre Book Club is a new 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 supplied so healthcare instructions can be Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday the 15—and legally documented. Jason: 910in honor of the ongoing discussions our nation has 796-7943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

lectures/literary

JAN. 16: RACE MATTERS DISCUSSION

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Jan. 10, 4pm: Tired of losing weight on new fad diets but always gaining it back? Ready to learn how to lose weight and keep it off permanently? Nutritionist Sarah Edwards from Summerfield Custom Wellness will explain how to adjust your eating habits to lose weight or maintain the weight you de-

about race, it seems a perfect time to launch “Race Matters Discussion Group” at the main library downtown. Folks will disucess issues facing race in Amerca, as well as reading and disscussing Debby Irving’s memoir, “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race.” Meets at 6:30 p.m.

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opportunity for adults to meet at NorthFRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC east Library on the second Thursday of Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaeach month to recommend books to each ments, held on Friday nights in gaming other. Everyone is welcome, it’s free, and stores and associations all across the world. you don’t need to register in advance. InThey are designed to be a beginner-friendly stead of all reading the same book and introduction to organized play. Standard discussing it, Genre Book Club participants format. $6 fee paid towards prize support are asked to each pick a book in the same for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also genre and give a short review at the meetif you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins ing. The genre for January is MYSTERIES. at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for The goal is to leave each meeting with a list event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM of books you might want to read, so bring a Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander notebook! Annice Sevett : asevett@nhcgov.

Dr., Ste D. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional POKEMON LEAGUE Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd On Sunday evening learn to play the PokeRACE MATTERS DISCUSSION GROUP mon Trading Card game, battle and trade in Jan. 16, 6:30pm: New group will meet the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemonthly to discuss racial issues in Amerimon Go Pokestop. Ages are welcome to can society, beginning by reading and disour family friendly environment. www.facecussing Debby Irving’s memoir “Waking Up book.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear White and Finding Myself in the Story Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D of Race.” Books have been donated to the Library for this group and will be BIRTH CIRCLE Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, distributed at the first meeting. Everyone something always different every month. is welcome. Dorothy Hodder atdhodder@ Check out website for more details of what nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301. NHC Main we have in store this month & exact time of Library, 201 Chestnut St. each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com.

Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

clubs/notices LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail.com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

JAN. 16: WILMINGTON FENCING

WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:459pm, and Youth meet Wed, Class is open to Want to learn the sport of fencing? Adult fencing 6:45-7:45pm. the community, beginners welclasses are being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays come, and all equipment is profrom 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m., while youth classes take vided! Sessions are 6 weeks place Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Beginners long and the cost is just $5 per learn agility, strength, coordination, balance, and class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, tiing, while learning the basics of the sport and balance, and timing. In fencing, how to use weapons, including an epee, foil and physical ability is just as imporsaber. Classes are six weeks for $5 a class. Taught tant as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing at the Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastof fencing features three different feeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr levels, which are categorized by the type of Ave. weapon used in each level. The weapons NHC HAZWAGON used include the epee, foil, and the saber.

New Hanover County encourages residents Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. to safely dispose of toxic materials with its In order to condition one’s body, initial fencnew mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. ing training consists of challenging condistationed various days at three different lotioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. cations in New Hanover County to collect Kerr Ave. household hazardous waste and electronics NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB free of charge. Residents can bring items Jan. 12, 9:30am: First meeting of 2018 for to the following locations each week: Mon., the NBNC with 9:30 am snacks and re10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., freshments and meeting at 10am. Guests 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal who live in Northern Brunswick County are Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the welcome. Speaker will be Frank Herzog— recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach a professional sports broadcaster. Frank Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the is best known for his role as a play-by-play park across from the tennis courts), 10amradio announcer for the Washington Red2pm. skins broadcasts. Frank was teamed with

Sam Huff and Sonny Jurgensen from 1979 2004. In addition to his Redskins work, Herzog also has had minor parts in a few films, including 2009’s State of Play, starring Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. SHORELINE CLEANUP

Jan. 13, 1pm: Help us clean up Morris Landing and Permuda Island during our 2018 Coastal Cleanup Kickoff! One of the NC Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal shorelines and waterways. The federation received funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program to hire commercial fishermen to recover lost crab pots from interior North Carolina waters since 2014. In 2016 and 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated additional money to this project to facilitate a statewide expansion and hire greater numbers of commercial fishermen. The cleanup continues in January 2018 with both commercial fishermen and community volunteers. Volunteers with kayaks and paddleboards are also welcome to launch from Morris Landing and paddle to the Permuda Island Reserve, located across the Intracoastal Waterway from the Morris Landing site, to remove debris. 898 Morris Landing Rd., Holly Ridge.

MAGIC THE GATHERING

Jan. 13, 10am; Jan. 14, 1pm: Prerelease for Rivals of Ixalan is right around the corner!

We’ll be doing another midnight rush with unique promo cards along showdown and Black Friday buy a box packs! Preregister on the website to get $5 off your entry fee. www.capefeargames.com/catalog/event_ registration-magic_events/1823. $30 day of event. Preregister on the listed website to get $5 off your entry fee!Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste. D.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT NETWORKING SOCIAL

Jan. 17, 6pm: Celebrate our One-Year Anniversary Girls Night Out + Networking Social at the NEW Pour Taproom! We are doing an ‘80s theme so come dressed to impress!

Networking, shopping, and mingling with Wilmington Housewives all while connecting with amazing ladies, enjoying awesome food and drinks, and shopping with local businesses. Free, but please register: Tabatha at tabatha@housewivesinthecity.com for information. We will only have 8-12 featured businesses and 1 business sponsor per event; email Tabatha for more info. No duplicate businesses/vendors. Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St..

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. 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. All genres and beer styles. 4pm, free. • Jan. 13, 6pm: An evening of tastings, giveaways, live music w/ The Smoke Dodgers, food truck w/Yeh Mon, and the official release of Samuel Smith’s inaugural draft selection in the U.S. market.

Ask questions, sample draft selections, purchase bottles! • Jan. 19, 6pm: An Evening

with Highland Brewing, featuring a variety of classic Highland beers alongside a few rarities and seasonal winter ales. Food truck with 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine, 6pm, and music from Sean Meade Jazz Trio, 8pm. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St. FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf

FARMERS MARKET

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers.

Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@gmail.com

FREE WINE TASTING

Every Wed. we uncork 5-7pm delicious wines from all over the world. You never know what we have planned for the week, but our weekly newsletter will keep you updated. www.sweetnsavory.cafe/winetasting-wilmington-nc. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and selfcare. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics.

Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

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7-8:30pm, of each month at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. The 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome.

Alayne: 910-763-8134 TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. 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. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas

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who are going through the same thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources.

Share stories and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm 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

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church , 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134

WILMINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP

Wilmington MS Support Group will resume regular monthly meetings on Thurs., Jan. 11. New Hanover Regional Medical Center Campus, 2131 S. 17th St.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc. org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org.

Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

tours SKYQUEST: FALL CONSTELLATIONS

Show Times: 2pm, 4pm; free for members or with general admission. Experience the Museum’s digital planetarium with a guided tour of tonight’s sky. Discover new and familiar constellations, explore Greek myths, and find the five planets visible in Nov. 2017. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members.

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

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 INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek.

Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child.

(910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

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

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 donation is suggested. .bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as self-guided tours, which start at any time.

Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

I’m happy to inform you life is giving you permission to be extra demanding in the coming weeks—as long as you’re not petty, brusque or unreasonable. Here are a few examples that will pass the test: “I demand you join me in getting drunk on the truth;” “I demand to receive rewards commensurate with my contributions;” “I demand we collaborate to outsmart and escape the karmic conundrums we’ve gotten ourselves mixed up in.” On the other hand, Aries, ultimatums like these are not admissible: “I demand treasure and tribute, you fools;” “I demand the right to cheat in order to get my way;” “I demand the river flow backward.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Are you familiar with the phrase “Open Sesame”? In the old folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” it’s a magical command the hero uses to open a blocked cave where treasure is hidden. I invite you to try it out. It just may work to give you entrance to an off-limits or previously inaccessible place where you want and need to go. At the very least, speaking those words will put you in a playful, experimental frame of mind as you contemplate the strategies you could use to gain entrance. And that alone may provide just the leverage you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

While thumping around the internet, I came across pointed counsel from an anonymous source. “Don’t enter into a long-term connection with someone until you’ve seen them stuck in traffic,” it declared. “Don’t get too deeply involved with them until you’ve witnessed them drunk, waiting for food in a restaurant for entirely too long, or searching for their phone or car keys in a panic. Before you say yes to a deeper bond, make sure you see them angry, stresse or scared.” I recommend you take this advice in coming weeks. It’ll be a good time to deepen your commitment to people who express their challenging emotions in non-abusive, non-psychotic ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

My high-school history teacher Marjorie Margolies is now Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in-law. She shares two grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. Is that something I should brag about? Does it add to my cachet or my happiness? Will it influence you to love me more? No, nah, nope. In the big scheme of things, it’s mildly interesting but utterly irrelevant. The coming weeks will be a good time for Cancerians like you and me to renounce any desire we might have to capitalize on fake ego points. We Crabs should be honing our identity and self-image so they’re free of superficial measures of worth. What’s authentically valuable about you?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

If I were your mentor or guide, I’d declare this the Leo Makeover Season. First, I’d hire a masseuse or masseur to knead you firmly and tenderly. I’d send you to the nutritionist, stylist, dream interpreter, trainer, and life coach. I’d brainstorm with the people who know you best to come up with suggestions for how to help free you from your illusions and infuse your daily rhythm with 20-percent more happiness. I’d try to talk you out of continuing your association with anyone or anything that’s no damn good for you. In conclusion, I’d be thorough as I worked to get you unlocked, debugged and retooled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“It takes an extraordinary person to carry themselves as if they do not live in hell,” writer D. Bunyavong says. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate you Virgos to fit that description in the coming weeks. You are, in my estimation, as far away from hell as you’ve been in a long time. If anyone can seduce, coax or compel heaven to come all the way down to earth for a while, it’s you. Here’s a good way to get the party started: Gaze into the mirror until you spy the eternal part of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to move the furniture

around. If you feel inspired, you might even want to move some old stuff right out the door and haul it to the dump or thrift store. Hopefully, it will get you in the mood to launch a sweeping purge of anything else that lowers the morale and élan around the house: dusty mementoes, unflattering mirrors, threadbare rugs, chipped dishes, and numbing symbols. The time is ripe, my dear homies, to free your home of deadweight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

When he was 16 years old and living in New York, Ralph Lifshitz changed his name to Ralph Lauren. That was probably an important factor in his success. Would he have eventually become a famous fashion designer worth $5.8 billion dollars had he retained a name with “shitz” in it? The rebranding made it easier for clients and customers to take him seriously. With Ralph’s foresight as your inspiration, Scorpio, consider making a change in yourself to enhance your ability to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In 1956 the prolific Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The award committee praised his “high spirit and artistic purity.” The honor was based on his last 13 books, however, and not on his first two. “Waterlilies” and “Souls of Violet” were works he wrote while young and still ripening. As he aged, he grew so embarrassed by their sentimentality he ultimately tried to track down and eradicate every copy. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I think it’s a favorable time for you to purge or renounce or atone for anything from your past by whcih you no longer want to be defined.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Three centuries ago Capricorn genius Isaac Newton formulated principles that have been fundamental to scientists’ understanding of the physical universe. He was a pioneer in mathematics, optics, and astronomy; yet, he also expended huge amounts of time and energy on the fruitless attempt to employ alchemy to transform base metals into solid gold. Those efforts may have been interesting to him, but they yielded no lasting benefits. You Capricorns face a comparable split. In 2018 you could bless us with extraordinary gifts or else get consumed in projects that aren’t the most productive use of your energy. The coming weeks may be crucial in determining which way you’ll go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A rite of passage lies ahead. It could and should usher you into a more soulful way of living. I’m pleased to report the transition won’t require you to endure torment, confusion or passive-aggressive manipulation. In fact, I suspect it could turn out to be among the most graceful ordeals you’ve ever experienced—a prototype for the type of breakthrough I hope will become standard in the months and years to come. Imagine being able to learn valuable lessons and make crucial transitions without the prod of woe and gloom.

Imagine being able to say, as musician P.J. Harvey said about herself, “When I’m contented, I’m more open to receiving inspiration. I’m most creative when I feel safe and happy.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“The Kalevala” is a 19th-century book of poetry that conveys the important mythology and folklore of the Finnish people. It was a wellspring of inspiration for English writer J. R. R. Tolkien as he composed his epic fantasy novel “The Lord of the Rings.” To enhance his ability to steal ideas from “The Kalevala,” Tolkien even studied the Finnish language. He said it was like “entering a complete wine-cellar filled with bottles of an amazing wine of a kind and flavor never tasted before.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, in 2018 you will have the potential of discovering a source that’s as rich for you as Finnish and “The Kalevala” were for Tolkien.

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