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Sizzling trends that are setting us on fire It’s that time of year again—when we at encore review the latest trends and topics that have been heating up our news feeds and inboxes, detailing it all for readers in our annual Hot List. This year’s compilation boasts seven of 2012’s hottest happenings, from the growing locavore/slow food movement to the onslaught of “pinners” and their beloved Pinterest.com. Stand-up paddle boarding makes waves on our list, as does the give-back business model, as seen in local philanthropists Christian and Carmin Black (left and right). The founders of Half United, they sell trend-setting wares such as tees and jewelry all to help fight world hunger. Half of all profits go toward food outreach programs in developing nations. Check out pages 32 through 34 for all the sizzling fads! Courtesy photo

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LATE-NIGHT FUNNIES “The White House is now urging Americans not to ‘read too much’ into last week’s jobs report. In fact, they said it would be best if you didn’t read it at all.” —Jay Leno “Mitt Romney gave a speech at the annual NAACP conference in Houston. Why, I don’t know. Maybe he confused NAACP with NASCAR. The event got off to a bad start when Romney pulled up in front of the convention center and he instinctively locked the doors to his limo.” —Jimmy Kimmel “Mitt Romney is worth $250 million. I saw him interviewed and they said, ‘Mitt, how did you get so much money?’ He said, ‘You know what? I always buy store-brand ketchup.’” — David Letterman “The Republicans, for their part, have accepted the decision [to pass Obamacare] and said they’re going to focus on working with the president. I’m joking, of course. They threw a tantrum, shit in their pants, and flung their feces at the White House. They took it like Mel Gibson does when a script is late.” —Bill Maher “An awkward moment for Mitt Romney today in Colorado. A homeless guy asked him for a dollar, but all he had was Swiss Francs.” —Jay Leno “Mitt Romney is now promising conservatives that if he is elected, he will put Anderson Cooper back in the closet.” —David Letterman

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7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy..............8-23 8-11 theatre: Shea Carver delves into the life of Alisa Harris, founder of TheatreNOW, which debuts July 20th; Bethany Turner chats with actress Gloria Crist about her upcoming role in Thalian Association’s ‘Master Class’; Gwenyfar gets a laugh in Browncoat Theatre’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.’

12 art: Shelby Purvis gets to know Francisca Dekker, a painter with real moves.

13 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in area art galleries.

16-17 music: The Summer Music Concert Series page details live outdoor shows across the way; Alex Pompliano finds out what revived Leftover Salmon.

18-21 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

23 film: Anghus thinks this year’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ definitely trumps the Sam Raimi series.

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30 grub: Rosa Bianca drops in on the tried-andtrue Port City Chop House.

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e: How many tour groups (not school groups) come through in a year?

HL: In 2011, we had over 7,700 people come through in a tour group. e: What is the money brought in from admission charges? The gift shop?

HL: Our average revenue is $3 million, roughly around $800,000 of that comes from the gift shop.

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more famous attractions is The USS North Carolina, or as it is know by the residents around here, “The Battleship.” (Is there more than one? Really?) I have my own informal star poll going by asking people who come into the bookstore where they are visiting from and what brought them here. I am amazed how often people tell me that they came here specifically to tour the battleship. I started wondering if I was just seeing a particularly history-loving group of people or if we really had that much tourism based around the giant ship. If we do, then that’s a lot of money getting spent here!

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Heather Loftin (HL): The battleship has on average 200,000 paid visitors a year. We always like to look at those who have paid to tour the ship, so does not include children under 5, special programs, or other rentals of the ship and Battleship Park.

e: How many school groups?

HL: Comparing to other attractions in the area, our school group attendance numbers aren’t as high as others as we do charge while others are free. For our 2011 fiscal year (October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011) we had 11,542 school kids come through.

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e: What is up with moving the ship?

HL: Aaah, and the story continues. We get asked this one a lot. There’s no question that the ship is going to need repairs and at one time, our only option was to send her to Norfolk, VA or Charleston, SC for repairs. There was great concern with this, as there are many factors involved: dredging her out, getting her under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (which by the way, was built after the battleship came to Wilmington), if she would be sea worthy, and numerous other things. However, with new technology, we are able to do the repairs in place. We will build a dam of sorts—the technical reference is cofferdam. This dam will surround the ship, allowing us to pump out the water and give us a dry environment to access the wind water line of the ship and repair the steel. After repairs are complete, the hope is that the ship will float again. The great news is that the ship will not have to leave Wilmington and will remain open while the repairs are being completed.

The cost to send her off would have been to the tune of $30 million plus, but we estimate by completing the repairs here, the cost will be $17 million. e: What do you want the public to know that we don’t know?

HL: The Battleship NC is self-supporting, not tax- supported, and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the ship, sales in the ship’s store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Most folks also don’t know that they can rent the ship for birthday parties, weddings, meetings or other social gatherings. This fall, we are also going to begin renovations to allow for overnight camping for scouts and other civic organization programming. This should be ready to go spring of next year. Oh yes, and Charlie the alligator is still alive. e: How many people does the Battleship employ?

HL: We have 25 full-time employees, with around 15 part-time.

e: Are there any seasonal positions?

HL: Absolutely, great ones through our gift shop. e: Tell me a little bit about the Battleship stories collection program.

HL: Our museum folks are wonderful. They really keep in touch with as many of our former crew members as they can and over the years, they have collected oral histories, which is the memory recollection of our sailors and what happened during their time aboard the Battleship NC. It’s one of the great things we really take pride in as, while you are touring the ship, you not only learn about historical facts and how the ship was made, but what life was like for these men and what it meant to be living on a city at sea. We are currently researching ways to bring the ship more to life as well, with audio/video clips of these oral histories, so that people can actually see who these brave men were.

On a second note, we are also always looking for great stories of those who can recall the ship coming up the river. It was a big day back in 1961 to see her coming to her new home. It’s always amazing to me, how people have such a vivid memory of what it was like. They can tell you where they were, what they were doing, who they were with, what the ship looked like and most infamously, what happened when she bumped into the Fergus Ark. There’s just something about the Battleship NC that when you step aboard, you get this awesomeness feeling. The first reaction is varied by many, but it will always be a memorable one.

Those looking for something to take the kids to?

The battleship has started offering the 2nd Saturdays Programs: Battleship 101 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors engage with ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship as they create dialogue on specific subjects relative to daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas.

A unique opportunity to talk one-on-one to see what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the time of combat. Free with paid admission on July 14th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: the Legacy Series: Under the Sea with Submarine USS NC. Discover life aboard U.S. Navy submarines as area submarine veterans will bring show-and-tell items and video to engage visitors about different eras of submarine development, technologies, equipment, mission and daily life aboard these undersea warriors. The next Legacy Series is Blue and Gray NC, Saturday, August 1st, which will focus on the two NC’s which served in the Civil War, the ship-of-the-line for the Union and the ironclad for the Confederacy. All are free with paid admission. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. For more information check out their calendar, www.battleshipnc.com.

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it fracks me up. North Carolina is doing everything possible to become the West Virginia or Staten Island of the 21st Century. We routinely vote against science, children, education and our own interests. Lately we’ve got a congressman (Democrat) voting to repeal a health care reform upheld by the Supreme Court and refusing to endorse a sitting President from his own party.

We’ve got a progressive politician accidentally hitting the wrong button on a vote, and another so-called progressive purposefully voting to frack up our drinking water. We’re starting to make Snooki and the Jersey Shore look sophisticated.

Despite our beauty and bounty we seem intent on fracking it up, bringing cement plants and more enriched uranium to the state, and destroying the possibility of developing a healthy balance of environmental and economic interests. Maybe freeing fuel through hydro-fracking will be really cool. Maybe we’ll develop a taste for salty barium drinking water.

Maybe making cement will bring much-needed mercury and dozens of jobs to the Cape Fear watershed. Maybe enriched uranium isn’t the weapons-grade plutonium we don’t want Iran to have.

But do we want to model West Virginia’s delicate balance of no education, no environmental protections and thus no sustainable economic base? Or Staten Island? All of Staten Island could be designated an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Site from decades of depositing heavy industry waste products. Worst of all, with apologies to many friends and family, do we really want to become the Jersey Shore of the South?

We’ve had Shakespeare on the Green for 20 years. We’ve got Greenfield Lake Amphitheater itself, a beautifully renovated outdoor venue that will host a full slate of events this summer. We’ve got the jewel of historic Thalian Hall and an ever-growing number of venues for local live theatre. We’ve got the Cucalorous Film Festival. We’ve got “Ironman 3” and have been dubbed Hollywood East. The riverfront continues its resurgence. Burgaw’s blueberries are sold up and down the East Coast. Local

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We’ve got a year-round growing season and the possibility of supporting local family farms all across the state. We’ve got some of the best shrimp and fish on the planet. We’ve got solar power and offshore wind farm start-ups seeking support. We’ve got Whole Foods. We’re the physical home of the Full Belly Project, a world-renowned venture that seeks solutions to global problems of hunger and thirst on a very local level.

(If you’re wondering why these folks aren’t using their noodles to make some “real money” or solve some real problems like Snooki’s next gig, try getting through a day without food and water.)

Uranium enrichment? Cement? Fracking?

That’s just fracked up.

But it might not matter seven generations down the road. (That’s the number of generations forward the Iroquois Assembly was charged to think upon every vote.) If we keep slashing education budgets, feeding kids fast food, stimulants and scripture, we’ll soon not have to worry about young folks engaging in the tedious tasks of critical thinking, basic science, or finding any fun in playing Puck at Greenfield Lake. Between Happy Meals, mercury, radiation poisoning and Ritalin, we might not have to worry about anything at all in seven generations.

That’s fracked up.

After the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, they posted a sign at the gym reminding members that we are free to express our political philosophies but that threatening other members with bodily harm could result in expulsion. In my opinion, those activist judges have a way to go to restore their integrity after Bush vs. Gore and Citizen’s United, but you and I understand the reason for the sign. That’s because you and I are interested in civil, intelligent discourse and pragmatic problem-solving, not rigid, ideological, political bloodsport.

We’re not likely to shout down folks in the locker room or shoot down folks that disagree with us. But the fact is, von Clausewitz was wrong. Politics is war by other means, not vice versa. And there are those willing to shout and shoot to defend even the most absurd political positions rather than solve problems together.

That’s the most fracked up thing of all.

NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Seeing Isn’t Believing Japanese Scientists, Overperforming: Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology have developed goggles that can enlarge the image of a bite of food so that the eater might fool himself into thinking he has consumed more than he has (and thus, that his hunger might dissipate sooner). The software is so sophisticated, they said, that the food carrier (a fork, or the eater’s hand) is not transformed and appears at normal size. In basic tests, according to a June Agence FrancePresse report, a 50 percent increase in imagined cookie size reduced actual consumption by 9 percent. Prolific inventor Nobuhiro Takahashi announced in May that he had created a silicone-and-foam “buttocks robot” that can clench, twitch or protrude when probed (primarily for training proctology students to deal with patient anxiety).

Compelling Explanations In May, two members of the Senate Intelligence Oversight Committee requested the total number of U.S. citizens who have been legally spied upon (by phone calls, e-mail, etc.) since 2008 by the National Security Agency, but the NSA’s inspector general said he was prohibited from answering. To go back through agency records, he said, would violate the privacy rights of those spied-upon U.S. citizens, which the agency cannot do without judicial warrant.

Well-Put: Pushing for an Oklahoma state senate bill authorizing the open carrying of guns (which eventually passed), Sen. Ralph Shortey explained in a March committee hearing that it was an incident from his past that convinced him of the need to carry a gun openly. “I was in oil and gas. I was out on a lease at one time, and I got attacked by a turkey. Wait until you get attacked by a turkey. You will know the fear that a turkey can invoke in a person. And so I beat it with a club. That was all I could do. And (then) I started carrying a gun in my truck after that without a license because I didn’t want to get attacked by a mountain lion.”

have received much lighter prison terms than Castillo’s, precisely because, being so high up, they have inside information that they can bargain with prosecutors over.

Castillo, relatively insignificant, had nothing to trade.

As the court-appointed trustee seeking as much of Ponzi-schemer Bernard Madoff’s ill-gotten gains as possible to pay back his victims, Irving Picard has secured, according to a May New York Times report, $330 million to distribute. During the same time, Picard and his associates have billed the court (in fees that run as much as $850 per hour) $554 million. (The Ponzi scheme “earned” around $65 billion, but much of that consisted of the fantasy “profits” that had so impressed clients to invest with Madoff in the first place.)

We Take Care of Our Own After Nechemya Weberman, prominent in the Brooklyn, N.Y., ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, was accused of 88 counts of sexual misconduct against underage girls and others, the district attorney arrested four men and charged them with using extortion and bribery ($500,000 worth) to silence one accuser and her boyfriend. The Hasidic community is deeply split on whether “outsiders” (like district attorneys, for example) should judge its members.

British officials perhaps have the opposite problem, having been recently accused of failing to prosecute alleged pedophiles in a Greater Manchester Asian gang for fear of offending Asians. Police told the Daily Telegraph that as many as 50 girls had been recruited for sex by the gangs, but one victim’s advocate said police were “petrified” at being called racist and thus “reverted to ... political correctness.”

Hyper-Sensitive Litigants Donnell Battie was in a Wal-Mart two years ago when a teenage boy commandeered the store’s public address system and, as a prank, ordered all black people to leave. The boy was arrested days later on harassment and bias intimidation charges, but Battie, who is black, claimed in May 2012 that the boy’s announcement still haunts him.

He filed a $1 million lawsuit against Wal-Mart in Camden, N.J., claiming that he has required medical care due to the “severe and disabling emotional and psychological harm” of the boy’s words.

Myron Cowher, who claims he was harassed by workers as a truck driver for Carson and Roberts Site Construction and Engineering of Lafayette, N.J., filed a lawsuit in 2010 against his supervisors for making anti-Semitic comments about him even though he is not Jewish. After the trial court tossed the case out, an appeals court reinstated it in April 2012, ruling that Cowher deserves the opportunity to show how he felt persecuted by the comments even though they did not apply to him.

Update When last we left America’s most prolific litigant, Jonathan Lee Riches (in October 2010), he was serving 10 years in prison for stealing credit card numbers after achieving Guinness Book notoriety for having filed at least 3,800 fanciful lawsuits, mostly involving public figures. He was released on April 30, and apparently rehabilitation is out of the question.

Within days, he had sued the Kardashian women for a variety of imagined ills including their forcing Riches to steal clothing for them from Saks Fifth Avenue and Target. Kim Kardashian was also sued for having spilled Riches’ McFlurry drink on his head, and Khloe would have to answer for stealing Riches’ Whopper sandwich and ramming Riches’ Aston Martin car with her Volvo. Other post-release litigation initiated by Riches implicated Kanye West, Bruce Jenner, Charlie Sheen and an al-Qaeda training camp in West Virginia.

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Generally, airbags save lives, but apparently not Ronald Smith’s. According to a coroner’s inquest in Darlington, England, in May, Smith’s airbag deployed, but in the process was cut open on jagged glass, which forced a rush of the bag’s gas and talcum powder (used as a lubricant by many manufacturers) into his lungs. Smith soon afterward developed fatal bronchial pneumonia from inhaling the substances.

The Way the World Works Sentencing statutes and guidelines generally assign heavier penalties to those more culpable for criminal enterprise but not always. Houston grandmother Elisa Castillo, then 53, was convicted in 2009 of conspiracy to smuggle a ton of cocaine from Mexico and sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole (a penalty authorized by statute), despite substantial evidence that she was a minor figure and despite her previously clean criminal record. According to a May Houston Chronicle investigation, several higher-up drug smugglers, including those on law-enforcement’s “most wanted” lists,

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k c s a Though construction still kicks up dust in the soon-to-be finished TheatreNOW building, Alisa Harris beams with pride at her most recent endeavor. Photo by Bethany Turner m a 2008. She was on a break from work, trying to make the arts center and eventual formation of the Comlisa harris proudly admits her s predisposition to theatre arts. Her moth- time for her social life and family rather than hon- munity Arts Center Accord was formed to ensured er, MC Erny, played many a leading lady ing in on her career, as she had done for so many the salvation of the now Hannah Block Historica in Asheville, NC, where Harris spent her childhood years. However, unable to pry away from the stage, USO Building from demolition.”

Serving as its executive director, Zach Hanner days learning how to mend costumes—maybe even she did a few dinner shows with Wilmington’s Porch v Theatre Company, as well as aboard the Henrietta will guide the nonprofit’s mission of ensuring free before understanding how to multiply. v “I was onstage in utero and spent many evenings and as part of Browncoat Pub and Theatre’s weekly or low-cost education in theatre arts to local school-S aged children. TNOW also will act as a resource to backstage when a sitter wasn’t available,” she re- sitcom series, “Sides.” h “All of these shows paid a little money—not a other organizations, while allowing thespians, tech members. “I was a precocious reader and remems ber helping Mom with her lines from a very early lot,” Harris clarifies, “but it was the first regular crews, musicians and others to interconnect. w Currently, Hanner and Harris are hosting a fundage. She did a lot of British farces and adult come- income I’d ever experienced as an actress locally. a dy-type shows, so I vividly remember spelling out all Then, in 2010 I experienced the death of my mother, raising campaign on the crowd-sourcing platform,D IndieGoGo, to help with the upstart of the TNOW. who was a huge supporter of the arts locally. “ the ‘bad words’ when I was I cuing her.” t Well-known throughout town, the blow hit Harris They have a $10,000 goal to help fund theatre inBy ages 6 and 7, Harris had embarked on kid’s D theatre and even played the lead role in “Heidi.” and the entire community hard. To do something to struction classes. g “Plans are to have after-school and summerAt 10 she found softball, but managed to juggle her continue MC Erny’s legacy in the arts—she left over n love for both sports and arts seamlessly. It’s some- $350,000 to 10 nonprofits across our city, including camp programming for students,” Harris says, “asP thing which continues in her adult life, only today Big Dawg Productions and Cape Fear Shakespeare well as hold monthly play readings and networkingt she’s done over 100 shows locally, in practically on the Green—Harris toyed with the idea of open- events, and to be a general resource for the theatrievery theatre company, along with commercial and ing a full-fledged theatre venue. More importantly, cal community.”

In order for TheatreNOW to meet the needs of Harfilm work, most recently including “Piranha 3DD,” she wanted to pay actors for their tireless work, af“Eastbound and Down” and “The Bay” (to be re- ter understanding first-hand everything they endure. ris’ plans, the perfect space had to be found. So, she “Dinner theatre isn’t a unique concept,” Harris enlisted the help of realtor Amy Holcomb for leads on leased in 2013). It can only be matched by her adoration for the Red Sox (she graduated from Bos- admits. Yet, the payoff makes its broad commer- downtown spaces. The prime real estate came with a ton University) and especially her newfound love in cial appeal worth it. “Even in a depressed economy, hefty price tag, not to mention renovations that would Mommyhood. Just four months ago, Harris adopted people still want to be entertained,” she continues. need to be done in order to complete the all-encompassing structure. Thus, she began looking on the outa baby boy, all the while constructing her newest “The movie industry is a prime example of that.”

While Harris understood her main goal was to skirts of the central business district. business venture, TheatreNOW. “The corner of 10th and Dock streets was the “It’s all wonderful and incredibly stressful at entertain, she also considered the community for once,” Harris says. “I could go on and on about it, which she serves. Thus, she decided to have a non- first place we looked,” Harris says of the old but what I really want is five to eight hours of unin- profit sector known as Theatre Network of Wilming- Green’s Restaurant building. Theatre colleague, contractor and current county commissioner canton (TNOW) to focus on arts education. terrupted sleep. Maybe sometime in August.”

“Doug Swink, Charlotte Hackman, Marjorie didate Rob Zapple helped assess the structure Or at least after TheatreNOW opens on July 20th McGivern, myself and quite a few others started and the lot. “He said the space wasn’t salvageto the public.

The dream to build the venue came to Harris in TNOW years ago, and we were just on the verge able,” Harris says. “I realized I’d have to build of making it an official nonprofit when the crisis with from the ground up.”

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She and Zapple devised separate sketches as to what TheatreNOW’s design would be. When they met back up, they were on the same page. Harris welcomed architect Jay DeChesere to the team in order to determine code and green building techniques.

Harris’ only mandate for the structure was to pay tribute to its previous inhabitant, so “the outside façade of the building mimics the look of the old restaurant.”

Inside TheatreNOW, a 24’ quarter-round stage welcomes versatility to accommodate many functions simultaneously. “We’ve also designed the stage with a pivot point to revolve for quick set changes,” Harris says.

There will be a four-foot basement area for storage (much-needed in the theatre world, per props, costumes, sets, etc.), which can also act as a possible trap-door access and for special effects. LED lights help with energy efficiency of the blaring theatrical lighting, and data connections, along with audio and visual outlets, have been included to usher multi-media events. “There are two projectors and screens for movie nights, staged projections and special effects as well,” Harris notes.

The split level provides the commercial kitchen, box office, stage manager control center, bathrooms and bar downstairs. Upstairs resides a large rehearsal room with a floating dance floor and mirrored wall, a mezzanine walkway overlooking the stage and administrative offices. “Basically, it’s a space where there can be a show going on downstairs and rehearsals going on upstairs at the same time,” Harris says.

As of now, Harris plans on a bevy of revolving productions and activities to keep the venue bustling in community appeal. Super Saturday Fun Time for children will use local history and findings to help solve mysterious storylines in a variety-show setting, all served with a light lunch. New shows will play weekly and include returning characters like Dock the Dog and the Dock Street Kids (Harris says to think of it like a live, local version of “Scooby Doo”). She’ll also have movie nights, jazz and gospel Sunday brunches served by Chef Denise Gordon and Food and Beverage Manager Paul Obernesser, and, of course, interactive theatre shows.

“They are basically custom-created, oneact plays coupled with dinner,” Harris notes.

“The conditional rezoning requirements for the property stipulate that food and beverage service can only accompany a cultural activity.”

Fridays will feature “Dawson Hill’s Miracle Workers,” a comedy about the tech crew putting on a show when actors from the famed “Dawson’s Hill” (yes, the lovechild of locally filmed “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill”) go missing. Saturday’s “Murder at the Bellamy Mansion” takes on more local lore and history as audience members become detectives who solve the case.

Harris will change shows seasonally and is always looking for locally written and produced productions. Already, a new one near to her heart is in the works.

“Look for a baseball-themed show next, penned by local writer Tony Moore,” she instructs. “We’ve established including fullscale productions, musical revues, and I also hope to get back to developing ‘Blue Velvet, the Musical,’” something Harris debuted as a works-in-progress at Cucalorus 2011. She would like to see TheatreNOW partner with the likes of the film organization and become a hub for other special events. “We’re versatile enough to manage a lot of variety,” she explains.

Days away from opening, Harris chuckles at the thought of maintaining a modicum of sanity while in the throes of this vortex she’s created in her professional and personal life. Yet, her outlook is as optimistic as ever.

“I let things roll off my back a little easier now that I have the baby,” she admits. “This newborn creature has his own schedule—no matter what mine is. At this most stressful and time-consuming part of opening TheatreNOW, I’ve often wondered why I ever attempted to do this at all when I’d rather just spend 24/7 with him.”

One word stands for reasoning on all fronts: love.

“My son will grow up kind of like his mom,” she muses. “My mother was an actress and my dad was a nightclub and restaurant ownermanager—I think I turned out OK.”

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an operatic life: Gloria Crist stars in the Wilmington premiere of ‘Master Class’

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her enrapturing soprano voice and a range that astounded audiences.

Born in New York, she was trained as an opera singer in her parents’ native country, Greece, and a flourishing career in Italy followed.

Deemed the “Bible of the Opera” by composer Leonard Bernstein, her music is still some of the best selling in the classical realm.

Callas was a diva in every sense of the word, and “Master Class” brings her to life once more. Written by Terrence McNally, the initial 1995 Broadway production lasted 598 shows.

It earned both Drama Desk and Tony awards.

In the play, Callas is teaching a vocal master class—inspired by actual courses she taught at Juilliard in the 1970s—in which she is both delighted and dismayed by her students.

Viewing them, she’s forced to recollect her own past, delving into memories scattered throughout her career, from being torn apart by the media, to the glory and success she found at La Scala, and nearly everything in between. Callas’ fickle and headstrong attitude leads to a tale that epitomizes making

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Thalian Association will present the Wilmington premiere of “Master Class,” featuring acclaimed actress Gloria Crist. The vivacious brunette got her start in port city, notably as Diana Morales in Thalian’s previous presentation of “A Chorus Line” (not to be confused with their currently running show, of course). She was an influential cofounder of DREAMS, our city’s community for high-quality, free arts education.

Since, she’s worked with Ben Affleck, Amber Tamblyn and is known for playing Vicky in the

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GREEK REVIVAL: Greek actress Gloria Crist performs again in her award-winning role as Greek soprano Maria Callas. Courtesy photo

award-winning series “Brotherhood.”

Crist has experience playing Callas, too. She was named best actress for her performance in “Master Class” at the 2nd Story Theater in Rhode Island, where she currently lives. “It’s a very interesting storyline, because it’s real life, and it’s about a woman who was extremely passionate and really before her time,” she says.

Callas changed the world of opera in her prime, as she was the first singer to implement acting as she presented songs. “There’s something about her complete dedication to what she loved to do and how she would teach her classes,” Crist says. “In one part, she encourages the students to not only sing but to feel the song. In today’s world of actors and reality TV, you don’t necessarily see the craft.

‘Master Class’ is for opera lovers, for theater lovers, for people who have a profound connection to the arts.”

Crist’s love of theater started as a young girl during a trip to New York City which her chorus had won. “Our hotel caught on fire, so my mom and I had to dash across the street to Penn Station in our Lanz of Salzburg nightgowns and our blue clogs,” she remembers now with, a laugh.

Everything in the hotel had been ruined, except for the “A Chorus Line” tickets her mom kept in her purse. They stopped at Bloomingdale’s for clothes and attended the show. “Priscilla Lopez did the role of Morales, and I was crying in the Shubert Theater,” she remembers. “I turned to my mother and I said, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ She said, ‘Then, let’s do it.’”

Fast forward to 1984, when Thalian Asso-

ciation was casting its first production of “A Chorus Line.” Crist tried out for the role of Morales and nailed it. “When we auditioned on the main stage [of Thalian Hall], there were no drops—there was no anything,” she recalls. “It was before the big renovation, and there was one spotlight. I remember walking out—everything was black—and singing. The minute I put my feet on that stage, it was very grounding for me. Through many chapters of life, I just knew that if I could get somewhere and plant my feet on a stage, then it would all be OK.” It was, the first show she’d ever seen on Broadway, and the director of that production had performed in the first tour of “A Chorus Line.” “It was one of those really wonderful kismet moments,” Crist details. “All of the creative forces and people involved just formed this incredible, fantastic connection. It was a phenomenal gathering.”

Crist thrived in Wilmington’s acting scene— performing in film and onstage. She earned her Screen Actors Guild card here before moving to New York for 10 years.

For her first performance in “Master Class,” Crist incessantly researched Callas’ history and career. For many reasons, Crist feels her life is intertwined with the singer’s. “There was something about where I was in my life, and her story, that was just an immediate connection for me,” Crist shares. “My mother at the time was dying, and I had come to see her in June and brought the script. She was very excited about it. She was always supportive and honest about theater.”

Crist began rehearsals for the show in July, but on the second day received a call that her mother’s health was declining. “I left and came to be with her,” she says. “She passed away, and I jumped back into rehearsal and did the show with this incredible grief but also this incredible sense of strength. It was really hard sometimes because it’s a very demanding role, and I was saddened she wouldn’t be there to see it. But we sold out all 28 shows—it was an incredible personal and creative achievement.”

She feels that playing Callas at that time absolutely empowered her. “The sacrifices she made, the passion she had for what she did but also for love—she fell deeply in love and her heart was broken,” Crist shares. “But there’s a force there. I joke even to this day, there’s a little bit of her still running through my veins.”

It comes full circle, as again Crist takes on the role of Callas, perhaps when she needs it most. “I’m sure it has to do with where I am at this age, trying to figure out where you go from here—being a mom and trying to become more of a community activist and make a difference. She didn’t settle. That’s really important to understand. “

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ambition abounds: Browncoat shows real earnest in its recent growth

A f he browncoat pub and theatre n breaks up the summer doldrums with o Oscar Wilde’s comedy, “The Importtance of Being Earnest.” I needed a good slaugh—I really did, and this show delivered.

- Written at the apex of his career (really tjust before his downfall) “The Importance of rBeing Earnest” might be Wilde at his best. w(Though the power of “The Baltlad of Reading Gaol” is hard to deny.) “Earnest” is just so nOscar Wilde in all the ways nwe have come to expect. It is sincredibly witty, satirical, and lmost of all, farcical.

- Ashley Grantham plays Aldgernon Moncrieff, the classic aEnglish Gentleman of the late 1890s and beginning of the 20th —century. He is high on social enrgagements and low on cash, gbecause of course he is a gentleman and therefore lives off his in”vestments (think Bertie Wooster). yAlgernon has in his possession a rcigarette case left at his flat by his sfriend Jack Worthing (Ron Hasson) rwhich contains an inscription that nAlergnon considers to be the first eclue in the mystery of Worthing: a emystery that turns out to have more dlayers than he or anyone else ever -imagined.

Worthing is planning to marry Al,gernon’s cousin Gwendolyn (Davis rByrd) who is kept under the strict ewatch of her mother, Lady Bracknell ,(Carol Pendergast). Lady Bracknell enaturally forbids the match when -Worthing admits that he has never dknown his parents and can only trace his ,lineage as far as the handbag he was found oin as an infant—no good family would marry ninto a handbag. ” Algernon turns the tables on Worthing by -appearing unannounced and in disguise at eWorthing’s country estate where he seductes Worthing’s ward, Cecily Cardew (Amber rDavis). Cecily is most willing to be seduced sif only to break up the tedium of her studies awith her tutor Miss Prism (Clare Kiley).

Grantham plays Moncrieff as Stephen Fry nplaying Oscar Wilde. Since Moncrieff emtbodies the public persona of Oscar Wilde, mthis is a very good choice. Grantham has a ofeeling for comedy, and farce especially, that eis a delight to watch. I think Grantham was -born in the wrong era; he seems to revel in tWilde’s world and positively flourishes there.

He gets more stylized and haughty as the show progresses. Hasson plays Worthing as

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in the era of the new woman. Miss Prism, as played by Clare Kiley, is a dowdy and frustrated spinster and would-be novelist. She hits the nail on the head. Still new to the Wilmington stage, it is wonderful to imagine the years of new work ahead of her which we will get to see.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” really is some of the best comedic writing in the English language, and this cast is having lots of fun not only with the script and each other but with the audience, too. They all seem to have an internal joke going the whole time, and though part of it is self-effacing, part of the joke is definitely on us. They positively twinkle with merriment.

Members of the regular Wilmington theatre-going audience have no doubt noticed the increased focus on fund-raising at The Browncoat in the last couple of years, and with that, increased production values with more complicated and detailed sets and costumes. Aaron Willings’ set design for this show is really brilliant. The Browncoat stage is not really a proscenium, not really a black box and, I am told, has almost no offstage

storage space. So, it is a space with some very real challenges. I have to admit that I am impressed with many of the creative set designs that have appeared there, and I appreciated what the second level and the staircase that graced the stage for most of last year allowed them to do.

That being said, I am really, really impressed with Willings’ vision for this set. It is the simplicity of it that I love so much: by unfolding two flats he transforms the stage from Algernon’s bachelor flat to the garden of Worthing’s country estate, and then by moving the same two flats to a different position, he creates a drawing room.

Also, the period costumes for the show were really quite extensive and surprising.

Susanna Douthit has ushered in a new era of costuming at The Browncoat, for sure.

From Moncrieff’s dressing gown in act one to Gwendolyn’s traveling dress in act two, the attention to detail is definitely a notch up. It is wonderful to watch a theatre company grow and evolve and even more incredible to see the success manifest before our very eyes

BFF- Best Fondue Friends a slightly unsavory character. You can believe he has secrets, but an Oxford education?

Probably not.

Wilde writes great parts for women, too.

This show is no exception. Lady Bracknell is wonderful in that she is a satire of the grand dames of the era. Pendergast plays her as slightly dotty, like the ridiculous things that come out of her mouth might be plausible.

But when she must broker a deal, she can be as oily as a used horseless carriage salesperson. Byrd’s rendition of Gwendolyn is a study of growth: from flippant young society girl to a scheming and determined fiancée fighting for her future. With her bright red hair and expressive face she is captivating to watch.

Davis’ Cecily is definitely an indulged only child used to getting her way (I am, as well, so I know what one looks like). Together she and Byrd are an unstoppable combination of hilarity and Victorian girl power, ushering

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the art of people:

Francisca Dekker paints how we move, think and feel

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by different things, finds inspiration in different places. For Francisca Dekker, the motivation for her art is simple: people.

Dekker’s latest exhibit, “Inside Out,” is now on display at Costello’s Piano Bar, courtesy of the local Checker Cab Gallery as a part of their new initiative to showcase regional works at remote locations. “One of the gallery’s focuses is to take local artists and put them in front of markets outside of the area, from Raleigh and Charlotte to Atlanta,” Terry Espy, Checker Cab Gallery coowner, explains. “We want to get the artists into new venues because there is so much talent in the area, great work that should be seen. The remote show at Costello’s is the first step toward that goal.”

Dekker’s show will be displayed at Costello’s for roughly the next two months. I sat down to have a talk with this self-taught artist on a beautiful morning when her spacious studio was flooded with light. During our chat we discussed her history, her inspiration, but most of all, her life. Born in The ent

to be appropriate. I don’t have to paint details­—what I see inside is what I paint.

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Fri.: 5 p.m. to 2 ianobar.com www.costellosp Netherlands in 1954, Dekker’s first career was in designing gardens. After meeting her husband, they both dove into social work, and they moved to the U.S. in 1987. She spent 15 years in social work but felt she’d done her part. There was something else she was meant to do: paint. e: You are a figure artist—why do you focus on people in your works?

FD: I actually started with the opposite; I just experimented for a while. I’m terrible at pottery. I tried stained glass—I cut myself more than the glass. I really never did landscapes, but I did some early paintings of flowers.

Really, you feel your way, see what talks to

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MOVING WORKS: Painter Francisca Dekker focuses on movement within humans in her art.

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you. Personally, I am fascinated by people which is why I was in social work for so many years. The subject of my art needs to have a meaning for me. For example, I love nature, I’m a gardener. But, when it comes to art, I feel I can never even touch nature. I sing for the joy of sharing music, but I don’t have much talent. You really just have to figure out what inspires you. When you paint or draw or create any kind of art, it’s not only with the heart but also with the soul. e: What was your exhibit before this like?

FD: My previous show was called “Naked Truth” and it was composed of nude portraits. The idea behind it, for me, was that so many people hide everything. We are covering ourselves up so much. But I wanted them

e: That idea seems connected to your latest exhibit, “Inside Out.” Tell me about this one.

A: If I meet somebody and I feel a connection with them, I paint with colors. I don’t see people in black and white. Colors are the connection I have with that model—the inside colors.

There is a combination of male and female figures in free-style. I love the way people move; I see the movement. To get the essence of the person, to capture the movement, that is the freestyle. Physical flaws, sizes, colors, those are not the essence. Male, female, black, white—it doesn’t matter. Like right now, I’m seeing you sitting, I know you have arms and legs, but I see the whole picture. I want to draw you—how you move, think, feel.

e: So what do you think are consistent qualities throughout your work, no matter what exhibit they’re a part of?

FD: I always do very big hands. I love hands.

You use them for everything: to express, cook, make love, type, even talk. I also do big feet because they are our connection with the earth. And I always base my works off of the rhythm of our conversation; that’s what I draw. I want to tell the whole story in a minimum of lines. Because of this, I think everybody can identify themselves in parts of my paintings. Identification is very important. If you feel comfortable with others and identify with something in their portrait, then you share something.

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114 Princess St. (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capefearnative.com Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature.

Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, handmade wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints. On the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk in July, we will showcase the paintings of Jenny McKinnon Wright, the 2011 Azalea Festival artist known for her impressionistic, colorful take on our stunning natural environment. Join us for “Glowing Impressions” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 27th, and register to win one of Jenny’s prints!

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201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com Azure Afternoons features the works of local artist Jane Lawton Baldridge and Rebecca Humphrey of Virginia. Baldridge shares with the viewer her obvious passion for sailing and all its nuances, appreciating both the physical and visual stimulation. Her watercolors combine energetic brushstrokes with a beautiful simplicity to convey her experiences under sail. Humphrey focuses her energies on the exploration of texture and color, juxtaposing materials as diverse as handcast paper, fabric, wood and glass. She embraces both a playfulness and elegance in her work, and though inspired by the natural world, her interpretation is a personal vision rather than a more literal view. Both artists share a keen appreciation of the water and the exhilaration of being part of nature. Azure Afternoons will remain on display through July 21st.

‘FINDING A FOOTING’: This work by Jenny McKinnon Wright, the 2011 Azalea Festival featured artist, hangs at Cape Fear Native. Courtesy photo

ORTON’S UNDERGROUND ART GALLERIES 133 N. Front • (910) 859-8441 Everyday after 5 p.m. www.ortonsuderground.com America’s oldest pool hall and Wilmington’s finest bar are also the home of Wilmington’s newest art galleries. Now hanging is the Toilet Seat Art Show, “Art a la commode.” Peruse an amazing collection of painted poopers from some of the best local and regional artists, organized by Robert Kass. 10% of all art sales goes to the Full Belly Project.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf

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FIGMENTS

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10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee with the Author series are also offered onsite.

WICKED GALLERY

205 Princess St. • (910) 960-7306 Tues. 12-5 p.m.

Wed.-Sat. 6:30-11:30 p.m. onewickedgallery.com Wicked, as we like to call it, concentrates on the darker, “outsider” degrees of the art world.

We are redefining the obscure, the curious and the odd in art. Opening on August 11th, with a reception beginning at 8 p.m., is a show featuring works from local artist Sam Guin.

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Leftover Salmon has had on bluegrass music. Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers helped push the genre into new territories, adopting rock, country and jam-band sensibilities while gaining legions of diehard fans who fittingly have deemed themselves “Salmonheads.”

However, after over a decade of recording albums and building their fan base through constant touring, one event threatened to dismantle the group. In 2002, after six months of battling skin cancer, longtime banjo-player Mark Vann succumbed to the disease. Before he passed, Vann insisted that the band carry on—and the band did just this, limping along for several years, leading up to an indefinite hiatus in 2004.

The remaining members dabbled in side projects before—over two decades after Salmon first took shape—the band made plans to reunite. The catalyst for this unlikely reunion was 29-year-old banjo-picker Andy Thorn. A self-proclaimed Salmonhead from Asheville, North Carolina, Thorn helped contribute new material during several writing sessions that would result in Leftover Salmon’s first album in eight years, “Aquatic Hitchhiker” (released May 22nd on the band’s own label LoS Records).

In support of the album, the newly re-energized band will kick off a tour in Wilmington at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on the 25th and zigzag across the country until New Year’s Eve. encore spoke with Leftover Salmon cofounder and guitarist Vince Herman about their triumphant return, “Aquatic Hitchhiker,” and the upcoming tour. encore (e): The new album definitely cap-

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SWIMMING UPSTREAM: Leftover Salmon made great strides to overcome the loss of their original banjo player and good friend, Mark Vann. Courtesy photo

tures Leftover Salmon exploring new sonic territory. Can you speak to that?

Vince Herman (VH): In a lot of ways it’s a Leftover Salmon record in that it has bluegrass, Cajun, calypso, ballads, and all the stuff you’d expect from a Salmon record.

But I think it definitely explores new territory. The songwriting grew a little bigger with this one, and a lot of different sounds were brought in by producer Steve Berlin. He was really helpful in getting us different kinds of textures in our songs. e: This was the first time you guys were in a room together since your hiatus in 2004— had the vibes shifted at all?

VH: Definitely. It was a really collaborative process this time around; we got together for a few writing sessions and things that like that [which] we hadn’t really done before. Generally if someone would bring a song to the band, the song would already be fairly complete [and] we’d just learn it at a sound check. But this time we really fleshed them out together. It was a great process, and that can be contributed to the energy of Andy Thorn. During those sessions with Andy, [we] got fired up like we were back

in e: Would you say Andy brought a new dynamic to the band?

VH: Absolutely. He’s young, you know, not even 30 yet while I’m 50. So that definitely brings a new type of energy to the picture.

But he’s also just a really imaginative player and has a really intense vocabulary—he has a whole lot to say. e: You recorded the bulk of “Aquatic Hitchhiker” with an acoustic guitar that was handmade for you by your friend Andrew White, but I’d heard you were having some trouble prepping it for the upcoming tour.

VH: It’s a weird thing: I’ve tried four different pick-ups in it now and nothing works. I’m a real fanatic about string volumes; they have to be exactly right. It’s a trippy thing. Some instruments just don’t make it onstage. e: The handmade guitar really lends itself to the homespun feel that the new album has. Did you guys record with a rusticbluegrass sound in mind?

VH: I think so much music today is so [electronically polished] that it may just be bluegrass music sounds that way because it’s what our ears are getting used to. We’ve always been a bluegrass band, but somehow ended up doing rock ‘n’ roll along the way.

Maybe that’s why we sound that way, and sound a lot older than what we really are.

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STANKIFIED SOUND: Hoobastank, well-known for early 2000s hits such as ‘The Reason,’ ‘Running Away’ and ‘Crawling in the Dark,’ will play Jacksonville’s Hooligan’s Music Hall on Monday, July 23rd. For more info, visit www.hooligansmusichall.com. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

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

—Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 ROB RONNER

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

ERIC MILLER AND RICHARD WELSH —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 NEKO CASE, KELLY HOGAN (SEE P. 17) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 CHAMPION OF THE SUN, AMERICAN AMERICANS, CHILDREN OF THE REPTILE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH SEAN GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 CHRIS RIENDEAU (9-11PM)

THURSDAY, JULY 19 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE

—Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833

FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DANIEL WHITE (8-10PM), DAYLIGHT CIRCUS (10-11PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

MADONNA NASH —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 THE BLUES R RUNNIN —The Crab Pot, 508 Roland Ave., Surf City; 328-5001 THE WHISKEY BENT BAND —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

FIRE SPINNING & DRUMS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

DANIEL PARISH —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: SUSAN SAVIA (7PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

SENECA GUNS —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

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138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-0433

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

JUSTIN JONES —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

ACOUSTIC BLUES JAM —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

TINY BOXES, NAUTILUS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

JOSH DANIELS (ROCK/COUNTRY/BLUES) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

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

KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

OVERTYME (ECLECTIC MIX, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

7.19 THURSDAY

JOHNNY ACOUSTIC (ROCK/ALT/POP, 8-11PM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

JULY 29

L SHAPE LOT —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

OVERTYME

7.20 FRIDAY

JAM SANDWICH (ROCK/POP, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

MARK ROBERTS

NATIVE SWAY, THE FAMILY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THE NOSERIDERS —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000

FRIDAY, JULY 20 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

NO DOLLAR $HOES —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 LOWTECH ARMY —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: MARK DAFFER (7PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

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Saturday, July 21

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Friday, July 27

LUNAR TIDE

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Wrightsville Beach Ping Pong Tourney

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920 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Town Center (910) 509-0805

BILL POWELL DANCE & CLASSIC 1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 • 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS 100 S. FRONT ST. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 251-1832

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30-3:00

MONDAY Signature Cocktails $5

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MONDAY $2.50 Bud Light • $3 Fat Tire $4 House Wines TUESDAY $2.50 Yuengling $3.00 Amstel Light $5 Jameson WEDNESDAY “South of the Border Special” $3 Dos Equis • $4 Margaritas $4 shots of Jose THURSDAY $2.50 Bud NC Draft 3.50 $5 Red Bull Vodka FRIDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Fireballs SATURDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor 10 p.m. $2.75 Coors Lite $4 Fruit Punch SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite $3.00 Red Stripe $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s L SHAPE LOT 3 P.M. & CLAY CROTTS 8 P.M. Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

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QUA-TWEEN, SWAG HER, KCREAMY, TOOT TOOT, MORE (FEMALE R&B) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 PEELANDER-Z, TIGER! TIGER!, D&D SLUGGERS —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BARRY & WILSON & ONE GUY FROM RALEIGH —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. BRENT STIMMEL DUO (ACOUSTIC, 7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 FOLKSTAR (FOLK-ROCK, 9PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KERSTEN CAPRA —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 BALD FURY (PARTY ROCK) —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

SATURDAY, JULY 21 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 BALD FURY —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DAVID DIXON (BLUES/ROCK/SOUL/ REGGAE) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 THE WHISKEY BENT BAND —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731

BRENT STIMMEL (ACOUSTIC, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 SMOOTH OPS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 MIKE WATERS —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BUM’S LIE (REGGAE/ROCK) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 YESTERDAY’S GRAVY, ESP —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 JEREMY NORRIS (ROCK/COUNTRY, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 DAVE MEYER (7-10PM, SEE PAGE 16) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 NIKKI TALLEY, BIG AL HALL —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 THE STONEWALLS, RIO BRAVO —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 40 EAST —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LOOSEWHEEL BLUEGRASS JAM —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. BLITZEN TRAPPER, SARAH JAFFE, VILLA VERDE —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 VIRGIN LUNG, UNHOLY TONGUES, MANORLADY —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 THE POSSUMS —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SUNDAY, JULY 22 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ TIMBO —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 REGGAE SUNDAYS WITH DJ DR. JONES —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 REBECCA LOEBE (FOLK/ROCK) —The Grape and Ale, 8521 E. Oak Island Dr.; 617-4998 CHILLIN DIXIE (4-8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KILLER FILLER —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 LAZARUS, SARAH KABOOM, CHRIZ MILLZ —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 VIRGIN LUNG —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 CENTRAL PARK —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, JULY 23 STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 3420872 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 NO TOMORROW, DEATHFIST, FAMILIAR EYES —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 OPEN MIC & COMICS JAM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 SEAN GREGORY (6-8:30PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 HOOBASTANK (SEE PAGE 18) —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 CARY B —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 MARK DAFFER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

TUESDAY, JULY 24 “IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 DJBE KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC: MUSICIANS AND COMICS WITH ONSITE PIANO —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 THE SILENT AGE, THE SHY GUYS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 MAX ZERO —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 NIKKIE TALLEY —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

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

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LEFTOVER SALMON —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater PARACHUTE, THE CAB, KATELYN TARVER —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 CHRIS RIENDEAU (9-11PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ROB RONNER

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THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/19: Passion Pit, Future Islands, Kishi Bashi 7/20: Mindelixir, Coki

RALEIGH AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 831-6400 7/25: Yes, Procol Harum

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 7/18: Tank, Young Deon 7/19: .38 Special, DB Bryant 7/20: The B52’s, IAMDYNAMITE 7/21: Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute) 7/22: Badfish (Sublime tribute) GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 7/21: John Tesh Big Band Live

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/20: Lazarus, Inflowential 7/21: Appetite for Destruction (Guns n’ Roses tribute), Pivot, Bloody Sabbath CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/19: The Gaslight Anthem, Dave Hause 7/20: Valient Thorr, Royal Thunder, The Kickass, Caltrop THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 7/19: The Killers 7/20: Pierce Edens & the Dirty Work, The Hackensaw Boys 7/22: Iced Earth, Temptation’s Wings 7/24: The Tallest Man on Earth, Strand of Oaks

ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWY. 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-1111 7/20: Temptations, Four Tops VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/21: Maze f. Frankie Beverly, Patti LaBelle 7/22: 311, Slightly Stoopid 7/25: Kiss, Motley Crue DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 7/22: Jackson Browne, Sara Watkins

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 7/20: Clutch, Prong, Lionize 7/21: Winger, Hair Nation 7/22: Blu Avenue, Dreaming in Color, Butterfly Corpse 7/25: Deception of a Ghost, Thoughts in Reverse, Dead Ocean, Permanent Midknight, A Light Divided

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humanity of heroes: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ is a comic-book character study

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Carolina Beach Lake Amphitheater Picnics welcome; concessions sold 8:45 p.m. • Free 7/22: With the help of three eager fans, The Muppets must reunite to raise money via a national telethon to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon.

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Spider-Man first came to the big screen in Sam Raimi’s massively successful bigscreen adaptation. It was the first movie that really seemed to capture the bold visual style of a comic book and showed that superhero movies could be remarkably human. It spawned an excellent sequel that seemed to prove lightning could strike twice. Then it produced a second sequel that was not just a step back, but a complete dismantling of everything that had worked so well in the first two films. Rather than continue the course or just change creative teams, Sony decided to completely re-launch the series with new actors, new directors and a new story.

There were so many strikes against “The Amazing Spider-Man” that my expectations were low—gutter-level low. First, they hired a director, Marc Webb, who had only directed one other film: the super-cute romantic comedy “500 Days of Summer.” Not exactly the pedigree one expects for a blockbuster action summer movie. (To be fair, his first movie did have the word “summer” in it.)

Then they decided to go back to the beginning and do an origin story. It seems odd, since at this point I think everyone in the universe, other than children under the age of 10, are familiar with how Spider-Man came to be. A new director with a very familiar story is not exactly a recipe for unbridled anticipation.

“The Amazing Spider-Man” taught me a very important lesson: Great filmmaking can trump any expectations. Not only is “The Amazing Spider-Man” a fantastic movie, it is leaps and bounds better than the previous incarnations.

It felt like the first time I watched Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins.” I really enjoyed Tim Burton’s two Batman films, but Nolan’s adaptation felt so much more complex. The same thing holds true here, as “The Amazing SpiderMan” is a much better and more emotionally impacting experience. Raimi’s films were a lot of fun, but they had the emotional complexity of a fourth grade version of “Death of a Salesman.” Though, I would love to see “Death of a Salesman” staged by fourth graders. Can somebody get on that?

The fundamental difference between Raimi’s version and Webb’s is this: Raimi was able to recreate the comic-book-style story on the big screen with considerable attention paid to the source material. It very much felt like watching a comic book made into a film. Webb has

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SAVE ME, SPIDEY: Great acting from Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone makes ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ a top-notch film. Courtesy photo

taken a drastically different approach, ditching the comic-book conventions and instead making a very character-focused drama based on the Spider-Man story. It’s the same basic tale told in a very different way. The film benefits greatly from casting strong performers. Andrew Garfield (“The Social Network”) is an actor of depth and range that makes Tobey Maguire look like a reject from the Barbizon School of Modeling.

In fact, the whole cast is just wonderful.

Emma Stone plays the beguiling love interest, Gwen Stacy. She’s so damn likable, and for some reason contractually obligated to wear very short skirts and very high socks. Martin Sheen and Sally Field bring a well-grounded sense of familiarity to what are often throwaway roles. The real surprise for me was Denis Leary playing New York City police captain Stacy as an endearing voice of reason.

Webb makes some ballsy moves here.

There’s one scene in particular that defines everything that’s right and wrong about “The Amazing Spider-Man.” It’s a moment every Spidey fan is familiar with: It’s that moment where Uncle Ben delivers the most famous line ever to Peter Parker: “With great power comes great responsibility.”

That line is the foundation of the story and the motivation for the character. But then something weird happens: Uncle Ben doesn’t say it. He says something similar and gets the same basic point across, but the iconic line is gone. I couldn’t quite figure out exactly why they changed the line. Why abandon something so associated to the character? And yet, the scene is so engaging. It contains more of an emotional wallop than the entire original trilogy. Watching two good actors go back and forth, even with something so familiar, felt like a breath of fresh air. Garfield is the real deal—a gifted actor who could have one hell of a career ahead of him. He brings Peter Parker to life in a way Maguire never could.

There are levels, complexities, and a sense of

humor he brings to the character.

As much as the movie works as a drama, it has some failings as a summer blockbuster.

It’s the tiniest of complaints, but the entire mad scientist unleashing terror on Manhattan felt played out. Rhys Ifans does a fine job playing the villain of the piece, but the superhero elements of the film never come to life the way the characters do. There’s some well-staged action sequences but they feel obligatory. The Lizard exists in this film to give Spider-Man something to do other than deal with relationship and abandonment issues. They’re perfectly perfunctory, but Webb doesn’t seem as comfortable with big popcorn-scene staging as he does with smaller, personal moments. That’s not a bad problem to have unless your helming a multi-billion dollar movie franchise. There are signs of Webb wrestling with the size and scope of it all, but he won far more often than he lost.

Still, in spite of its flaws, “The Amazing Spider-Man” is a fantastic time at the movies. It’s a far better comic-book film than we deserve.

“The Avengers” was the perfect example of how to make a big, over-the-top summer super hero spectacle. “The Amazing SpiderMan” is the polar opposite: a small, personal story that puts character ahead of bombast.

Like Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, it’s a grounded and fascinating look into the humanity of our heroes.

7/18: “First Position” follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries, all while navigating the drama of adolescence. A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, First Position paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.

(Unrated. 1 hr. 30 min.)

7/23-25: “Hysteria, Hysteria” (pictured)—In early anticipation of the Cucalorus Film Festival, Cinematique and Cucalorus present “Hysteria. Hysteria,” a romantic comedy, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett, that tells an untold tale of discovery—the surprising story of the birth of the electro-mechanical vibrator at the very peak of Victorian prudishness.

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Juggling Gypsy • 1612 Castle Street 7/23: “No Such Thing” Disgusted with human evolution and a society driven by instant gratification and voyeuristic sensationalism, a foulmouthed monster (Robert John Burke) kills anyone who crosses his path. When a news crew sent to investigate the monster disappears, their ratings-obsessed boss (Helen Mirren) sends a guileless young woman (Sarah Polley) to follow up on the story. This young journalist forges an unlikely friendship with the monster.

DIRT POOR FILMMAKERS Calico Room • 107 S. Front St. • 9 p.m. • Free 7/25: In an effort to satisfy ILM’s abundant local film and art crowd, a handful of dirt poor filmmakers in association with The Calico Room present: The Dirt Poor Filmmakers Festival. Featuring local filmmakers, musicians and DJ’s, DPFF occurs the last Wed. of every month. Our vision is to provide a unique outlet for burgeoning artists’ work to be seen, screened, and supported by their community. There is no cover charge, and popcorn, nachos and candy are absolutely free. We will be accepting donations on the night of the event to give back to the filmmakers we screen. For more info email: thedirtpoorfilmmakersfestival@gmail.com

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Greek Salad romaine, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, green olive, bell pepper, pepperochini, red onion and feta cheese

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm.

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

CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few.

Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place!

Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports.

We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sun 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town.

Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner:

Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Saturday and Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant.

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

7 Days a Week Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 am Thurs-Sun 11:30 am - 2:00 am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: THE Best Rueben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s

is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details.

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. – Mon.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

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

K’S CAFE

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109.

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from e $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-andtwo side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Ham. burger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which -changes every week. A variety of choices will sbe on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and dEggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. eGive K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 rEastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on eFacebook or on our website, www.ks-cafe.net. a■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A ,WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6am to 3pm. Saturday ,7am to 2 pm. And Sunday 8am to 2pm f■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown n■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch s gTHE LITTLE DIPPER pWilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little -Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a 6global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegdetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

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

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen 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.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 256-1421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 4523952. open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 ‘til 3, Sat. 11 ‘til 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation.

Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden.

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm – 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm – 10pm for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night.

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

THAI SPICE

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

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the

decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare.

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue-Thu 11am2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5-11pm; Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5-11pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine ($7.95 daily) ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

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ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners.

They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sat. 8:30am7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am – 6:00pm.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

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

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality

ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am-2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-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 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. 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., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

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

Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011.

5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

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

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

WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

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

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-12am Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. 2pm-2am; Sun. 2pm-12am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm.

Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive 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 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s

feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, 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, Wilmington, NC. (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: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more?

Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers

and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: foxandhound.com

Weekly Events for Noni Bacca Winery: Tuesday Night – BFF Night

Come hang out at the winery with your best friend(s) after work. Great music, wine and beer specials.

Red and White wine starting at $4.00 per glass and enjoy 20% off bottles!

Fruit Style Wine at $3.00 per glass or $9.00 per bottle!

Craft Beer starting at $2.50 per bottle!

Thursday Night at the Winery

HELL’S KITCHEN

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos Thurs., Fri., and

Sat. nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers M-TH 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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it might just moo: Port City Chop House lets the beef (and more) speak for itself

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reason. Whether I like the place or not, I try to recognize that each little food joint serves a purpose and has a following. I have my bias toward little momand-pop joints that specialize in cool, fun, new dishes. But there is something to be said for filling a niche. And while I may be no fan of chain restaurants, Port City Chop House fill its niche as well as anyone can.

It stands to serve Wilmington great steaks at modestly outrageous prices. I’m not damning with faint praise—they really do produce a remarkable steak (for which you’ll pay a good price) that you’ll tell your friends and neighbors about.

My most recent visit seemed perfectly charming. I’m not in love with their décor or their seating arrangements. The oversized booths are a pain to enter and leave. But thankfully we were seated at a floor level table and that improved the night dramatically.

Our round of appetizers would be enough to recommend the place. My tuna sashimi came

by Rosa Bianca use Port City Chopho Rd. 1981 Eastwood Price: $$$$ m.

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Mon.-Fri.: 11:3 . m p. to 10:30 Sat.: 4:30 p.m. a good Bottom line: It’s h a great steak. steakhouse wit to the table in a spectacular shade of red with seaweed and soy sauce aplenty. I’ve long been a believer in raw tuna appetizers. Nothing will tell you about the quality of a restaurant faster than gauging the quality of the seafood. The elegant blood-red fish told me that whatever reservations I might have about a fine dining chain ought to be overlooked.

And mine wasn’t even the best of them.

The crab cocktail, with chilled lump and claw meat, looked every bit as good as it tasted.

The sweetness of the crab meat, coupled with the delightful mustard of the dipping sauce, made for a rather remarkable pairing.

SPECTACULAR SASHIMI: The bright-red tuna and savory seaweed proves the quality of Port City Chop House. Photo by Bethany Turner

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Sweet shellfish remains a favorite of mine.

The tangy sauce offset the crab beautifully.

The salad course proved a little bit too good to be true. I’m an admirer of the Chopped Salad, with its emphasis on bacon over lettuce. Let’s be honest: pork is far more flavorful than roughage. In fact, my only critique seems downright un-American: There should have been less of it.

The salad could have been half the size and proven twice as satisfying. My oversized portion and the heavy-handed application of dressing were just a bit too much of a good thing.

But dinner at Port City Chop House is almost entirely about the steak. What they do, they do well. My very rare cowboy ribeye, 14 ounces of bone-in perfection, looked and tasted like a refresher course in what steakhouses should be. The tantalizing red meat, flavored only with salt and pepper, made me wish I could consume 28 ounces. Too many chefs try too hard to place their own stamp on dishes. Port City Chop House lets the beef speak for itself.

However, some of my guests wanted a bit more decoration to their steaks. We saw a filet mignon and a New York Strip arrive at the table au poivre. I adore au poivre. What’s not to love? There’s pepper, there’s heavy cream, there’s brandy—

how many great flavors can a chef cram into one preparation? The Chop House does a fantastic au poivre. Rich and spicy, while not detracting from the quality of the beef, it is well worth ordering.

Just because a restaurant specializes in steak is no cause for forgoing white meat.

My companion’s Bruschetta chicken, with beautifully acidic tomatoes and artfully crisp onion, reminded me that a good restaurant does a lot of things well, whether or not the mission statement mentions them.

Not everything about the experience proved perfect. I was reminded early on why I prefer smaller local restaurants over statewide establishments. Chains pride themselves on rigid adherence to standards of service. While well-meaning and eager, our waiter fell a wee bit short of that goal. He told one of my guests that the bar couldn’t give him a Greyhound, but they’d be happy to provide a vodka and grapefruit juice. I’m still trying to figure out what that little exchange was about.

Still, the Port City Chop House is a pretty establishment with a solid concept. They serve killer steaks at a moderately exorbitant price to people willing to pay it. I can’t fault them for having a good business model, and I certainly can’t fault them for executing it well. I admit I’d rather have a nice fish entrée at one of our locally owned bistros. But if you’re looking for a great steak in a good steakhouse then Port City Chop House is absolutely the right choice for you.

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Community-supported agriculture gets fresh, local food on more tables in 2012. Photo by Bethany Turner e do it annually : search high

and low for items of interest that continue turning up among news feeds, conversations with friends, chats at the water cooler and community buzz via media outlets. Our 2012 Hot List has arrived, showcasing some of Wilmington’s most sizzling events, organizations, activities and highlights.

From celebrities taking over our city streets, to fresh, locally grown food, to doing good among our fellow man, here are our top picks for some of the best steamy topics we keep hearing about over again.

LOCAVORE/SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT It can’t be denied that locally grown food means fresher, healthier and tastier meals. More so, it means greater sums of money are staying within our own economy, helping pay our farmers and the everyday amenities we use county-wide (i.e. schools, roads, infrastructure). Plus, it’s environmentally beneficial in that thousands of miles of roadways are not being crossed in food delivery.

Wilmingtonians are fully understanding this concept thanks to the numerous farmers’ markets now available weekly (Riverfront, Poplar Grove, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Leland), along with grocers like Carolina Farmin’ and Tidal Creek staying devoted to selling a plethora of local goods. The numerous community supported agricultural (CSA) programs also help support farmers, who provide boxes of home-grown goodies once a week per delivery.

Also gaining steam in popularity are online shopping clubs, such as Down East Connect and Feast Down East. They actually allow members to shop their weekly order online just as at a grocer, categorized by produce, crafts, herbs/spices, meats, etc. The beauty: Everything’s local thanks to their connections to numerous farmers, crafts people and entrepreneurs.

Delivery points are set up across areas of the city so members can pick up their orders of fruits and veggies, baked goods, soaps and other handmade items.

Of the same vein, restaurants are understanding the concept of farm-to-table with more zeal. Chefs are using the best of local crops and working with the most revered farmers, cattlemen and fishermen

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to provide the most flavor during every customer’s visit. CaféJohnnie, Pine Valley Market, Catch, Manna, Henry’s, The Kitchen and the new RX are only a few who work tirelessly to ensure ingredients come within a certain radius of local land.

Most recently, the upstart of Port City Swappers’ bartering network has extended the throngs of farmto-table to neighbors and friends. Folks attend the once-a-month swaps to trade homemade, homegrown or foraged items for other fares and wares of interest. PCS takes money out of the equation while building stronger ties to the community and to the slow food and locavore movements. Their next meeting will be July 29th, 2 p.m., at the corner of 4th and Castle streets (sign up at http://portcityswappers2. eventbrite.com to attend).

THE GIVE-BACK BUSINESS MODEL Last fall when we featured Half United in encore to expose the brilliancy of their business concept, we were bowled over by the philanthropic kids at its core: brother-and-sister team Christian and Carmin Black.

The Blacks started HU to help fight world hunger— fashionably, of course. For every signature bullet necklace or tee they sell, half of the profits go toward food outreach programs, from planting school gardens to giving lunches to children in developing nations. Currently, their hot wares are in 58 retail stores nationwide and nine stores in Japan.

“To date we’ve provided around 60,000 meals to people in need in the U.S., Cambodia, Fiji and Liberia,” Christian says. “We now have a team of two staff members and eight interns.”

It began after his sister Carmin worked as an intern for TOMS Shoes in 2009. The impact of the apprenticeship inspired her to follow the same blueprint of business as its founder Blake Mycoskie, who donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold.

“It certainly gives a purpose for the work we are doing,” Christian clarifies of the business model. “We are able to use our passions and creativity to help people in need and see a real change in the lives of the people that we help.”

And they keep gaining momentum. Just over the

last year, HU has been to NY Fashion Week and SXSW in Austin. They’re working on their fashionforward fall line, including hoodies, beanies, sweaters and tees. “We recently launched our summer neon bullet necklace line, which is now completely customizable on halfunited.com. You get to choose your bullet and charm color and style of rope.”

Currently, they have had interest from larger outlets, including a national retail store and grocer. “If these accounts come through, HU will certainly be on the map,” Christian says.

They already are to locals and other give-back companies, including The Giver Shirt, a clothing line

by Christian’s pal, Dave Yearwood. Half United continues communications with TOMS, Warby Parker— which donates glasses to every pair bought—and Falling Whistles.

“Falling Whistles has been great in giving us advice, being that we sell similar products,” Christian says.

“I especially admire these companies because even though we are doing similar things, it has never been cutthroat. The people behind these businesses genuinely want to see a change in the world and they are happy to help us do that.”

FOOD TRUCKS How we love our dining options in Wilmington— and, now, many of them are on wheels! Since last fall we have endured quite a roundup of food trucks, hustling through town, serving meals out of windows and making many a diner happy with its culinary appeal. Gourmet grilled cheese trucks‚ á la The Cheesy Banker and Ms. Cheesy, are sharing road time with the likes of Taco El Nene, Patty Wagon, Sweet Bliss, Port City Sliders and The Daily Special. Recently, Keith Rhodes announced he’d be taking Catch and Phun Seafood Bar on the road, with trucks serving festivals and expanding on the brick-and-mortar’s already popular menu items.

Poor Piggy’s, the first on our streets last year, is seeing much success after permanently parking beside of Port City Produce stand. “We love having a ‘home base,’” proprietor Ed Coulbourn III says. “Moving the trailer around town was extremely cumbersome with

all the hooking up, unhooking, generator, setup, breaking down, moving again and so on, especially since we hang our hat on BBQ and brisket, which takes 15 hours to do correctly.”

But Coulbourn isn’t giving up the wheels so easily. In fact, he recently purchased the Umami truck, which will add a second location to his food truck map. “We have finally gotten the process worked out where both trucks run simultaneously, with the second one going back out on the road,” he says.

It isn’t easy. Aside from having excellent help, Coulbourn arises at 6 a.m. daily to open up his Market Street location. By 10 a.m., he is booking caterings and fund-raisers, doing marketing and PR, all the while running Poor Piggy’s Two. “They absolutely feed into each other because they are part of branding Poor Piggy’s in Wilmington,” he says. “Since they will have the same or similar menus, people will see our red truck, our piggy logo, and know they can expect to get the same great food and service at consistent prices.”

Coulbourn plans to have the truck out Tuesday through Fridays at different locations around town but always in the same place for one week at a time. “Weekends will focus on some spot that is close to Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach to try to tap into some of the vacationer business,” he says. Folks will be able to track the second truck simply by asking the folks at Poor Piggy’s One during their set hours, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can also track them and other local food trucks on Facebook and Twitter.

Coulbourn is hoping to start a local association for food trucks, too, already having secured www.WilmingtonFoodTrucks.com, which he hopes to launch in the fall. It will post locations of all trucks and update folks about the scene.

“Any and all food trucks serving the tricounty area will be welcome to join,” he explains, through annual dues and initial startup costs to help with marketing and events, such as Food Truck Rallies, the first which is slated for September with Wilmington Downtown, Inc. and Pipeline Events, featuring beer, bands and truck bucks!

“The association and rallies will largely depend on what the initial members decide,” he says, “so that we can all work together toward a common goal, which is furthering the food truck culture in Wilmington.”

ILM FILM Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, James Woods, Hilary Swank, Josh Duhamel and Fergie—they’ve all been trolling Wilmington streets as of late. Thanks to a resurgence in our booming film industry, this many A-list celebs haven’t been seen enjoying our many restaurants, events and happenings since the ‘90s. Remember the heyday of ILM film, when “The Crow,” “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Empire Records,” “Muppets in Space” and “Sleeping with the Enemy” filmed here?

Thanks to the 25-percent film incentive (finally) passing through our legislature, Wilmington

is looking hotter than ever for many scouts. The director of the Wilmington Film Commission, Johnny Griffin, says, “We are constantly working with projects [and] we keep hearing that NC is a favored location.”

In fact, the state’s biggest budgeted movie is currently in production. You may have heard of it: that Marvel-Disney feature “Caged Heat,” a.k.a. “Ironman 3.” Wilmington stands to gain between $175 and $195 million total for movies filmed so far in 2012. “We cannot project [more monies] since we do not know what other projects may land in the next six months,” Griffin says.

Just in April “Jessabelle” relocated after New Orleans film crews weren’t available to help in its production. The producers called Wilmington Film Commission for a tour, and were promptly escorted and courted, helping the film’s smooth transition to Wilmington. Other flicks recently wrapped production, including “Writers” (Jennifer Connelly, Greg Kinnear), “The Occult” (Alycia Debnam-Carey, Rufus Sewell) and “Conjuring,” a.k.a. “The Warren Files” (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson). “We’re the Millers” (Jennifer Aniston, Ed Helms, Jason Sudeikis), “Mary & Martha” (Hilary Swank, James Wood) and Nicholas Sparks’ latest novel-turned-flick, “Safe Haven” (Josh Duhamel), are or will be in production soon.

Likewise, Wilmington will continue holding down the fort as a prime spot for filming various TV series, too, just as “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” mandated for the last decade or so. JJ Abrams’ “Revolution” will film as will reshoots of “Eastbound and Down.”

“2012 will certainly be one of the best years for the local film industry,” Griffin touts. “And with the film incentives being recently extended until the end of 2014, we expect business to continue and remain strong.”—Shea Carver FRACKING In North Carolina, many voters are once again fired up against the state’s legislation.

This time, the hot topic is not a lack of equal rights but a lack of concern for the environment that has folks fuming. On July 2nd, the NC General Assembly voted to override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto on Senate Bill 820. The decision ultimately makes fracking—the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure to fracture shale rocks, releasing natural gas—legal in our state.

The controversy lies in that fracking isn’t exactly fool-proof: over 10 states have experienced “fraccidents” in the past. Understandably, residents are concerned that NC will repeat history—and no one can guarantee that we won’t. It’ll be our estuaries and waterways paying the price afterward.

The veto came as a shock to citizens after Rep. Becky Carney (Dem) pressed the wrong button—voting to overturn the veto rather than support it as she intended. A change in her vote is against House rules, so the mistake sticks.

As well, New Hanover County’s own Rep. Susi Hamilton (Dem) voted to pass the bill, an unexpected contrast to her usual support of environmentally friendly legislation. She’d even

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been named a Rising Star by the NC League of Conservation Voters—an organization which chose to repeal her award after her recent vote.

“I did not vote to support fracking; I voted to regulate fracking,” she said in a statement.

“I wanted the politics taken out of the debate, and have it instead turned over to a multiple disciplinary board to develop regulations and restriction that must be approved by the NCGA before any permits will be issued by the department of environment and natural resources.”

Hamilton claims her vote was a necessary step to helping control regulations in fracking.

“Make no mistake, oil and gas wanted this veto sustained so they could bring back S709 or as I call it, ‘drill baby drill,’” she claimed. “We sustained that veto in 2011. Because of my vote, we now have a voice in the discussion.”

Rumors are also flying that she made an agreement with Republicans to override the veto if they’d allow film incentives in the budget. Her statement doesn’t seem to disprove this. “My work with Rep. Danny McComas to extend the film incentive was a huge victory for all of North Carolina,” she explained.

In opposition, Creedmoor, NC, has already passed an ordinance banning fracking. Other cities are looking to do the same, such as Cary.

Though state laws would trump municipal regulations, from a zoning perspective, the cities may be able to deny the permits for gas companies to operate there.

The US Geological Survey estimates that NC has 1.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas concentrated in Lee, Moore and Chatham counties. It amounts to only 5.6 years of usage based on 2010 consumption.

“NC has no infrastructure to support a gas industry and relatively modest gas deposits when compared to those in TX, PA and NY,” Dustin Chicurel-Bayard with the NC Chapter of Sierra Club explains. “Further, NC has a unique geology that places our gas deposits closer to water supplies than in other states. The close proximity increases the likelihood that drinking water will be contaminated. The endeavor to extract natural gas in North Carolina is a short-term and encore |

short-sighted effort that is likely to produce few jobs or economic return for the public.”

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING Though cruising the ICW via stand up paddle board (SUP) is a relatively new concept, the idea of paddling on a surfboard actually has roots in 1960s Hawaiian surf culture. People used to stand on their longboards and propel themselves into the ocean with outrigger paddles in order to get a better view of students in surf lessons or incoming swells.

In the early 2000s, surfers such as Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama started SUP’ing for exercise when the surf was down. “The underlying factor every time you go is the fitness side of it,” co-owner Chris Tryon of local vendor Hook Line and Paddle (HLP) explains. “You’re using a lot more of your muscle groups, like stabilizing muscles you don’t normally use because you’ve got to balance, and definitely abs. And it’s a cool way to see the water, because it’s almost like you’re walking on it, just cruising through the marshes.”

Tryon also fishes and crabs off his board and does so professionally for dealer Native Watercraft. “We were the first in town to start selling, renting, running tours and fishing charters from SUPs,” HLP co-owner Ryan Meddock explains. “Yoga SUP is starting to take off from our Blockade Runner location. Pretty intense but feels great afterwards!”

Many local companies have sprung up with the SUP rush, like Carolina Paddleboard Company, and older ones are now offering rentals and lessons, such as NautiTimes Boat Rentals.

“This will be our third season with a SUP fleet,” Tracy Pierson of Wrightsville Kayak (WK) shares. “The difference in demand from our first season until now has been exponential.”

WK offers rental deliveries to anywhere on the island a customer may be. “We give instructions, of course, and a trail map, plus some other basic how-to’s and what-not-todo’s,” she says. “We just love how versatile the entire experience can be. We love the fact that you can feel a bit more connected with what’s in the water below you as much as what you see on the horizon.”

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we wonder why we didn’t start sooner,” he declares. “The response has been exceptional.

Every experience we’ve had thus far has been a true blessing.”

Clubs have emerged in the local SUP world, too. There’s the Cape Fear SUP Club and the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club, which organized the annual Carolina Cup in 2011, a serious SUP race and event. The owners of Coastal Urge even founded SUP Cleanup, an organization which utilizes the popularity of the sport to engage folks in cleaning up our beaches and waterways. It’s grown from humble ILM beginnings to now having chapters as far as Brazil and Portugal.

Wilmingtonian John Beausang began DistressedMullet.com, a site to offer info on equipment, techniques and events. He even shares a SUP water report for our area. Of the 4,000 daily visitors, he says 10 to 20 percent are from outside the U.S. “Also, the most growth of the sport overall has been in the interior of the country,” he tells. “River paddling in particular has been a very exciting development.”

With his great insight into the world of SUP, Beausang says the most thrilling thing about the sport is the people. “Water people are just different,” he shares. “There’s something about the salt that flows through their veins that makes them nicer and happier. For me, this sport is sort of a do-over. Somehow as I became an adult, I forgot how to play. SUP is a weekly way to inject that fun back into life.”

PINTEREST Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve created a dinner-table centerpiece for Christmas time, a windowsill herb garden in mason jars, and homemade sweet potato fries with cinnamon butter tasty enough to rival Two Guys Grille. Of course, I’ve gathered inspiration for seasonal fashion and my eventual wedding day décor. I, like most us-

ers, adore Pinterest for its ability to bring me new ideas and tricks that I probably wouldn’t encounter otherwise: great blogs, delicious recipes, and tips for everything from photo editing to house cleaning.

Pinterest is essentially a virtual bulletin board to which users can “pin” links to their favorite products and information in the form of photographs.

One can follow their friends’ pins, choose an onslaught of pins by selecting “everything,” or narrow it down to one area, such as architecture, technology or travel. An unavoidable chain of interests ensues—my mom took up crocheting from Pinterest, and my best friend has made several batches of creative cupcakes.

Still, the site isn’t just for housewives. Businesses have caught on to the pinning craze and are now using the site to reap their own rewards. Teachers share classroom ideas to engage students in better learning, and costume designers use it to build their look books. So many professionals can utilize Pinterest to share their work with potential customers and to provide tips to others in their field.

StarNews even has a Pinterest account, and most of the pins come from its grub blog, Port City Foodies (PCF). Recipes from PCF authors can be shared around the world—recipes which originated here in Wilmington, and inevitably, the global spread of information increases readership for StarNews.

“It’s our job as a media company to deliver news and information to locals wherever they are,” Jeff Hidek, community engagement editor for StarNews, says. “Sometimes that means delivering a printed paper to someone’s doorstep. Other times it means delivering an update to someone’s Facebook feed. We try to go where our readers go, and it’s hard to dispute the popularity of Pinterest.”

Indeed, as the company founded by Ben Silbermann in January 2010 announced 5,000 users by August of that year—and is now over 10 million users since the beginning of this year.

While StarNews uses Twitter to share breaking, timely news, they’re able to use Pinterest for the long term. “They have years of food content in the archives at PortCityFoodies.com,” he says. “Pinterest allows us to display those recipes, cooking tips and interesting features in a way that’s easy for our readers—and others outside our region—to browse and share. It extends the shelf-life of what [PCF does], and it’s a way to introduce new readers to our content and websites.”

While PCF pins fly around the web, StarNews also experimented with Azalea Festival boards this year, and folks can expect pins about ILM’s film industry soon.

—Bethany Turner

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crack,” Jim said as he lit a cigarette.

It was his second request of the day.

I had just completed the first, picking up two large black coffees and a half-dozen almond biscotti. This order seemed like it would be a little more difficult to fulfill.

“Are you serious?” I replied. Maybe he was just joking with me, trying to get a reaction.

“I’m dead serious.”

“I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”

“It’s a terrible idea, but it’s not your job to question whether it is or it isn’t” “I’m a producer.”

His laughter filled the trailer.

“Look man,” I said, trying to muster courage and apply reason. “You got two weeks here.

You can do two weeks clean, can’t you?”

He didn’t bother to answer. Instead he uncomfortably stared at me. In less than 48 hours I had become all too familiar with that look. So I went with another tactic.

“What you need drugs for anyway?”

“I‘ll tell you why,” he said, taking a seat and getting comfortable.

“You spend 10 years trying to get your break, auditioning during the day, working a shitty bar job at night. And you meet some people and they tell you to do some lines so you can get by on 4 hours of sleep a night. Then finally you get your first part in some shitty little film working 18 hours a day for little to no money. You spend all your time learning the lines, busting your ass, pouring your heart and soul. You do a couple of lines, pop a few pills, so you can keep your edge. The part that you kill yourself to nail, 90 percent of it is left on the cutting room floor

and your 50 lines have been reduced to the guy who says something to bridge one scene to the next like Captain God Damned Exposition. And after you’ve been dicked around for two months, what do you have to show for it?”

I didn’t have an answer. But I didn’t need one.

He was only pausing to take a drag of his cigarette before he continued.

“Then the movie comes out, but no one in the press wants to talk to you. They want to talk to the good-looking leading man and spend three hours asking him about who he’s fucking, meanwhile you’re lucky to get 15 minutes to talk about all the work you poured into a character that’s barely even in the film anymore. But you get pulled over for a D.U.I. Or they catch you with some drugs, then they won’t leave you alone. They plaster your face on every TV show and turn you into a punch line on God Damned Letterman and a headline on a magazine at the checkout counter.”

He had already finished his first cigarette and was transitioning into a second. Once it was

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lit, he grabbed a bottle of bourbon and poured himself a drink.

“You got one guy taking out 10 percent for getting you the audition, one guy takes another 10 percent for finding the guy who gets you the audition, and another guy takes 10 percent for reading the fucking fine print that no one else wants to bother with. The government wants about half because technically you’re in some kind of privileged pay grade. Take another big chunk for the alimony for the wife who left me because I work too much and another for the child support for the kid I never see because I have to take an extra film or two a year just to cover the costs.”

He paused to take a breath and downed the entire glass of bourbon before pouring himself another. In my head I was trying to construct counter-arguments. I wondered how many times he had given this speech before.

“And then you end up in rehab trying to ditch the drugs you started using so you could get the role that makes you a star that gets you the money for the wife and the kids and the house. And when you get out, you’re finally

clean, you finally got your head straight, who’s there? Your agent, your lawyer, the studios, the press? They don’t care anymore. Because you’re no longer interesting. You’re only interesting when you’re near the top or circling the drain. Everything else isn’t newsworthy— there’s nothing sexy about getting better. But you know who is there? The fucking dealer.

They don’t give a damn if you’re a big fucking actor or a god damned janitor. Doesn’t mean shit to them. They’re always there with another hit in hand, and trust me, when you’re at this point in your life, you’re gonna need it. “ There was a spark there. For a moment I could see the actor he once was. He still had it, but it only reared its head when he needed something. Right now he was using his immense talents to try and talk me into buying him drugs. It was convincing, and well-delivered. I’d like to think my answer was based on strength of character, but it was more than likely cowardice.

“No.” “Fine” he said jumping up from the chair. “Then you’re going to have to take me, cause I’m in no condition to drive.”

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FIREWORKS BY THE SEA Fireworks by the Sea. Music at 6:30pm; fireworks at 9pm. Free music at the gazebo and on CB Boardwalk: 7/19, L Shape Lot; 7/26, Daniel Parish Band; 8/2, The M-80s; 8/9, Emily Minor; 8/16, Bibis Elllison Band; 8/23, Radio Flyer; 8/31, Eastbound.

Free. 910-458-8434. www.pleasureislandnc.org/ fireworks-by-the-sea.

CFCC BOAT SHOW Cape Fear Community College is currently seeking boats of all types for the annual CFCC Boat Show, 7/21. College invites all professional and amateur boatbuilders to show off their work to fellow builders and the general public. Feats. everything from one person kayaks to large sailing vessels. No matter what the finished product looks like, all boatbuilders.

Cost to enter a boat: $50 per, and includes free tshirt and admission to the after-show dinner. Pro vendors and sponsorships available. All proceeds from

MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE 7/20, 7pm: Miller Motte College will have their annual graduation ceremony w/over 1200 in attendance.

Students from medical, dental, cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, business, IT, accounting, criminal justice and paralegal will be participating in the ceremony. Guest speaker Widely known as the “ultimate vintage flea,” the will be Farad Ali from the “Minority Business Enterprise Center” of the NC Institute of Mirecent fleas at BAC were attended by hundreds of nority Economic Development. 1 Estelle Lee shoppers and dozens of vintage and fabulous vendors Pl.

7/20: SUMMER FLEA AT BAC

SUMMER FLEA AT BAC 7/20, 3-9pm; 21, 10am-6pm. The 2012 Summer Flea at BAC at the Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. The ultimate vintage flea, feat. dozens of vintage and fabulous vendors from around the region. Antique furniture and chic clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, and tableware, twice the fun, including one of Wilmington’s fabulous food trucks feeding the crowd and

from around the region. By popular demand, the Summer Flea at BAC continues as a two-day event that promises to be bigger and better, with twice the array of vintage treasures and twice the fun, including one of Wilmington’s fabulous food trucks feeding the crowd and the BAC cash bar serving liquid refreshments. For info contact heather@brooklynartsnc.com

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the event benefit student scholarships. Jason Rogers at (910) 362-7403 or jrogers@cfcc.edu.

BEACH READS PAPERBACK BOOK SALE 7/21, 9am: The Friends of New Hanover County Public Library are selling paperback books for 50 cents each! Stock up on mysteries, romances, thrillers, and scifi adventures to read at the beach or on out of town trips. Sorry, no children’s books at this sale. 9am-1pm, Saturday, 7/21, at Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Dorothy Hodder: dhodder@ nhcgov.com DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE Every Sun, 4-8pm, Riverwalk between Market and Princess will be various local artists exhibiting their arts and crafts. Live music will also be featured; www. facebook.com/historicdowntownmarketplace. Continues through Labor Day. nhcgov.com FLOW CIRCUS 7/21: The Friends of New Hanover County Public Library present an exciting, entertaining mix of magic and juggling performed by Flow Circus from 11 am to 12 pm at Main Library (201 Chestnut St.) This special Summer Reading Club program is fun for all ages, and is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. Paul Miller of Flow Circus has traveled all around the world perfecting his juggling skills, mystifying magic, and comic timing. You may have seen him perform with the Hollywood Improv, Disney Cruise Lines, the Hawaii Volcano Circus, Mobious: Boston’s Center for Experimental Works, and FoodPlay, an Emmy Award winning show teaching healthy nutrition to school children. He founded Flow Circus in 1999 with a mission to promote active learning and play through the juggling arts, which he does at schools, libraries, camps, festivals, and conferences. Learn more at http://flowcircus.com. For more information about this program please contact Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303.

charity/fund-raisers DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Refurbished Computers for Sale: disAbility Resource Center has refurbished computers for sale. Our refurbished computer program allows us to help individuals with disabilities with limited income to afford a computer. A computer costs $65.00 and includes Windows XP. Gary Perry, dRC IT Specialist: 910815-6618. • The Marvelous Mid-lifers! Do you know of someone with a disability between the ages of 40 - 55 who would like to join a group to meet new people, develop friendships and learn about a variety of topics of interest? Maybe the individual is too young for activities at the Senior Center but no longer age appropriate for other groups. Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2pm.140-C Cinema Drive 910-815-6618 or info@drc-cil.org.

KNOT SO TRADITION WEDDING The Boxed Event presents “The Knot So Traditional Wedding Giveaway,” providing a couple with Pre-Wedding Package (engagement photos, engagement outfits and a rehearsal dinner), Wedding Package, (dress, tuxedo, rings, ceremony, reception, catering, all design elements, save the dates, invites, thank-you cards, getaway car, photography and cinematography) and a Post-Wedding Pack-

age (ideal bedroom stylized by interior designer and honeymoon package). Open to all future brides and grooms in southeastern NC who complete 30 hours of community service. All projects done through Cape Fear Volunteer Center, www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

5K RUN AT THE BELLAMY 7/22, 8am: 5k run at the Bellamy, 8am, 5th Ave and Princess St. 5K and 1 mile fun walk. Race and then come back to the mansion for some breakfast! $25 pre-register, $30 day of 1 Mile/Fun Run: $15 preregister, $20 day of packet pick-up: Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20. Race begins at Bellamy.

Awards given in ages, teams, individuals. 910-2513700 x102.

BOW WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW 7/28: Bow Wow Luau & Cat’s Meow, to benefit Adopt An Angel Animal Rescue. Feat. cultural Polynesian firedancing, Polynesian hula performances, music by The Four Knights Band and many great live and silent auction—all to benefit the animals in our community! Last year, the event raised a recordbreaking $13,000.00 and every penny went to Adopt An Angel Rescue, which helps dogs and cats in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Banks Channel Pub and Grille, $30/adv or $35/door. Family luau pre-party event, $5, 1-4pm, w/Polynesion dancing, face-painting and limbo contests. 910-256-2777 or bowwowluau@gmail.com.

BUSINESS CLOTHING DRIVE Miller-Motte College will have a Business Clothing Drive for LINC/LITE programs through July. LINC helps past criminals back into society to lead a crime free life., w/help in job search, counseling, housing, tutoring and also furthering their education.

LITE is a mentoring enrichment program for African American males 16-21 that is designed to prevent dropouts, young fathers, foster care, criminals or gang activists or kids whose parents are incarcerated. Drop off any professional type of clothing (business button up, collared shirts, slacks, ties, dress shoes) in MMC’s Career Services Resource Center (located at the end of the atrium hallway next to the library).

Shannon Carlson: Shannon.Carlson@millermotte.edu. 5000 Market St

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital is looking for volunteers to help at the information desk. Volunteers at the information desk provide visitor passes, answer telephone inquiries and assist patients and visitors. Individuals can volunteer weekly or as a substitute, providing coverage for a 4-hour shift. Shifts are 9am-1pm and 1- 5pm, Monday-Friday. Eileen McConville at 815-5317 or eileen.mcconville@nhrmc.org

CARE PROJECT AWARDS Celebrating art, food, music and expression in all mediums, the 2nd Annual CARE Project Award for Re-

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

will be given during gala event, Sat., 9/15, 6-11pm, at Cameron Art Museum. www.thecareproject.me!The CARE Project is a nonprofit 501c3 public charity.

5K RUN FOR HISTORIC ILM FOUNDATION Thursday, 9/13 at 6:30—starting at the Best Western Coastline Inn (previously known as the Coastline Convention Center) and running through downtown and the Riverwalk. Awards go to the top 3 finishers in each age group, overall male and female finishers, Masters and the top 2 teams (minimum 5 rund ners).The first 400 entries will receive our newly s re-designed t-shirt. Followed by the best post-race party, w/proceeds benefitting HWF to continue in - our mission to ‘protect and preserve the irreplaceable historic resources of Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear Region’. Runner/Walker $25: ($30 day of race). Team (minimum 5): $20/person. Register : http://its-go-time.com/. (910) 762-2511 or trivett@ historicwilmington.org.

-WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES Join us Saturday, September 15th for our 5th Annual Walk A Mile In HerShoes Men’s March Against Gen- der Violence. At 8am men, women, andchildren will put on their high heel shoes and take to the streets ofDowntown Wilmington to protest sexual and gender violence in ourcommunity and show their support t for victims. This event benefits theRape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. Rape Preven, tionEducation Program in the Cape Fear Area. Educators, students, law enforcement officers, elected and appointed officials, members of the faith-based community, fathers, sons, brothers, and uncles are encouraged to participate. Men are asked to wear w high heels, or put a pair of their wife’s or daughter’s s shoes around their neck. Check-in 8am, Elijah’s Rivy erside Deck. Registration is $20 for an individual and $15 a person for a group of 5 or more. All proceeds 7 benefit the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center’s Prevention Program. www.supportrcc.org or (910) 392-6936.

A CHORUS LINE 7/20-22: Opera House Theatre Company presents “A Chorus Line,” conceived and originally directed and choreographed by MichaelBennett, w/book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante; music by Marvin Hamlisch; and yrics by Edward Kleban. A bare stage in an empty theatre, casting for the chorus of a new Broadway musical is almost complete. It’s down to 17 finalists, but only 8 are needed for the show.

During the audition, the director asks the performers to talk about themselves—each of the usually anonymous chorus members steps into the spotlight to tell their story. (910) 632-2285, www.thalianhall. org. Season tickets and gift certificates are ordered through our office, (910) 762-4234. All shows at Thalian Hall. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

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CITY STAGE Shows are at 8pm except Sundays at 3pm. Cameron Art Museum; $22-$25. www.citystagenc.com or 910-264-2602. 3201 S. 17th St. Upcoming shows: The World Goes ‘Round: July 26-29 and August 3-5; and Songs For A New World, August 30-Sept 2 and Sept 7-9 WIZARD OF OZ Brunswick Little Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz,” at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College at 7:30pm, 7/27 & 28 and 8/3 & 4 and at 3pm 7/29, 8/5. Tickets can be purchased at Odell Williamson Auditorium ticket office, 910-755-7416, 1-800-754-1050, ext. 7416, and www.bccowa.com. $6 for children 12 and under; $12 for teens and students with school ID; $17 for adults.

Jen Iapalucci at 910-269-1518.

9 TO 5 AUDITIONS 8/13-14: Thalian Association will hold auditions for the Wilmington premiere of the Dolly Parton musiBOB BOYD INVITATIONAL cal “9 to 5” on Monday and Tuesday, 8/13-14 at Bob Boyd Invitational will be held at Pine Valley Coune 7pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Please prepare a song of your choice to a sing a cappella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops). The production, directed by Mike Thompson with choreogTo be produced at Browncoat Pub and Theatre, “Little Shop raphy by Mary Beth Henderson and music direction by Amanda Hunter, runs at Thalian of Horrors” will hold auditions from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hall 9/27-10/7. For a character breakthe Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center, down, visit thalian.org.

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SQUIDCO PRESENTS THE VISITING ARTIST 7/21, 8pm: Join us for an evening of forward leaning performances featuring world-class touring musicians and artists exploring the limitless potential of sound as a musical experience. Tres Hongos brings together NY/West Coast trumpeter Jacob Wick with Chicago drummer Frank Rosaly and pianist Marc Riordan in a modern free jazz trio setting. Joining the bill are Washington DC’s Blue Sausage Infant and Pilesar, returning to Squidco after last year’s incredible performances of euphoric electronics and unusual and skilled song formats; and CHANGES TO blind, who performs free improvised electroacoustics. 928 N. 4th St. CAPE FEAR BLUES FESTIVAL 7/27-29: The centerpiece of our region’s summer music season is a tradition among Blues listeners and musicians, far and wide. Events include the Cape Fear Blues Cruise on the Henrietta III, live Blues shows at local clubs, a Blues workshop, the All-Day Blues Jam, and a Guitar Giveaway. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Blues Society. Information: www.capefearblues.org or 910-350-8822.

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7/31-8/5: Christie Brinkley stars as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Catch her red-handed during a a full week of eight performances. • 8/21: Duran Duran in support of new album, All You Need is Now. • 9/5: Creed, in support of performing in its entirety “My Own Prison” (15-year anniversary) and “Humoan Clay.” • Jethro Tull will perform 9/29, in support of newly-recorded sequel to Jethro Tull’s seminal 1972 album Thick as a Brick, followed by a solo tour that will feature Anderson performing both the original album and its new sequel back-to-back live in their

entirety. • 9/19: Soul singer Al Green • 9/27: Fiona Apple extends sold-out spring tour with a stop in Durham! • 10/8-11/18: The Jersey Boys, story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. DPACnc.com, 919-680-2787 KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach on the second and fourth Fridays of June, July and August. Blankets, chairs and picnics welcome. No pets or beverages allowed; beverages for sale.

Concerts are 6;30-8:30pm. 7/27, Beach Billy Brothers (Beach, Classic R & B); 8/10, South of K (Bluegrass); 8/24, The Mako Band (Beach Boogie Blues). 910-458-8434 or greg@pleasureislandnc. org.

SEAFOOD BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL 19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival: 10/13-14, feat. 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Blues Icon, the legendary founding member of the Allman Bros, Gregg Allman , along with 14 other blues and jazz groups on two stages at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Allman will tour in support of his seventh solo album, his first in 13 years, Low Country Blues. Tickets: $40/adv for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $50/Saturday (Gregg Allman plays Saturday night) and $15/Sun. Kids 12 and under are free. No coolers or pets; chairs, towels and blankets welcome.

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dance WILMINGTON SINGLE’S CLUB No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. Admission: DJ dances $8 Members/$10 Guests. Band dances $10 Members/$12 .7/20: DJ Buddy Langley, Am. Legion Post 10 • 7/27: DJ Bobby Pear-

7/25-26: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

120 S. Second St. Those auditioning will be expected to perform cold reads from the script, as well as vocal performances from the show, should the actors be interested in singing roles. Contact Nick Smith at littlshipbadtrip@ gmail.com for more info.

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Beach Park. Bring picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! Thursday, 6-8:30pm, through 8/9. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

try Club, 10/1-2. Last year’s Invitational raised over $20,000 for The UNC Lineberger Cancer Research Center, SECU Family House @UNC and The Bob Boyd Scholarship at Pine Valley Country Club. The event also added 32 new registrants to the National Bone Marrow Registry. A celebration of the life and legacy of Bob Boyd and an honor to the many organizations that helped him during his battle with Leukemia. 18-hole golf tourney will include amateurs teaming up with Carolina’s Professionals as well as a few of Bob’s good friends on the PGA Senior Tour. Back by popular demand, the ‘Remembering Bob’ Draw Party & Cookout with a Silent Auction will conclude the event. Pam Boyd: 910-622-1150 or info@bobboydinvitational.com. www.bobboydinvitational.com.

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AUDITION 7/25-26: Show will play at Browncoat Pub and Theatre. Auditions from 7-10 p.m. at Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center (120 S. 2nd St.) Auditions will be cold reads from the script and vocal performances from the show (for actors interested in those parts).

Contact Nick Smith at littleshopbadtrip@gmail.com for more information.

GLEE PROJECT CAMP 7/23-27: Performance Club Studio Theater will give campers the experience of the Glee Project, 1-4pm at the Performance Club. Register online at: www.PerformanceClubKids.com or call (910) 3383378. Plus Camp Wilmywood, 8/6-10 where campers make a short film and prepare for the camera as film/tv actors Performance Club Studio Theater is Wilmington’s only studio theater for young actors.

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LINE DANCING Line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. Classes held in four-week sessions, Sun., 4-5pm, in the Fran Russ Rec Center located behind Town Hall at Wrightsville Beach Park.Session 2: 8/5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012. Pre-reg.: 910-256-7925. www.towb.org.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests.

Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. Surfertango@gmail.com www. surfertango.com CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 5389711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • Sunday Practicas at 1:30pm at Dodi and Jack’s Casa de Tango, 7/29.

art/exhibits SILVER COAST WINERY The Silver Coast Winery Art Gallery is proud to display the works of “The Myxolydian Artist” James Davis. Mr. Davis’s career has covered almost 40 years of dedication and innovation. His works display thousands of shades and the layering of colors.

James is the founder of the Myxolydain School of Modern American Painting, which originated as a term for the primary Jazz scale. On display until 9/10. Public is invited. www.silvercoastwinery.com or 910 287 2800.

INSIDE OUT Check Cab Gallery will begin showing artists at remote locations throughout the southeast, including Inside Out at Costello’s Piano Bar, featuring the work of figure artist Francisca Dekker. Dekker’s work in inspired by people and figures but not in a realistic way. “t doesn’t matter how a person looks, but I need that inside connection with people: then I can paint them,” Dekkar says. 211 Princess St; hangs through August 11. www.checkercabproductions. com or costellospianobar.com MYTHOS Show features works from nearly 20 different local and regional artists who have created their own interpretations based on mythological stories. Works on display range from representations of classic mythologies in Greek and Roman contexts, to more modern and nontraditional interpretations. The result is a stunning array of originals and prints, paintings, stencils, murals, skate decks, sculptures, and assemblage pieces. Mythos showcases a huge variety of styles, and is sure to have something for everybody.

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GARY SHELL PHOTO CONTEST The Wilmington and New Hanover County Greenway would like to invite you to participate in this photography contest to raise awareness and usage of the Cross-City Trail. This contest is open to adults and kids. Groups and categories: Adults (16 and older)— ”Community on the Greenway,” families, community events or general group activities on the greenway; “In Motion on the Greenway,” biking, running, kayaking, or any activity being shot in motion on the greenway; “Nature/Wildlife on the Greenway,” Any trees, animals or creepy crawlies on the greenway; Young Adult/Kid (15 and younger)—“Fun on the greenway,” anything that people are having a good time with on the greenway; “Black and White on the greenway,” classic spin on the Wilmington Greenway; “Nature/Wildlife on the Greenway,” trees, animals or creepy crawlies on the greenway.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM The Friends of the Arboretum and the Wilmington Art Association are seeking artists to exhibit their work at Art in the Arboretum 2012, an annual outdoor showcase for a wide range of garden friendly media categories. Slated for 10/6, 10am-4pm, and 10/7,

7/20: CHECKER CAB GALLERY Join us for the opening reception for a new exhibit entitled “Wanderlust,” featuring plein air paintings

by Joan Farrenkopf whose work reflects the lineage of Russian Impressionism. Drawing from her training in this nearly lost tradition, Joan’s recent works are inspired by her travels and studies in Germany and France. The exhibit will hang through August 19th. noon-4pm, at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, this year’s event will launch two new divisions: nature inspired jewelry and metal smiths.

Other two- and three-dimensional categories include glass, textiles, metal, stepping stones, wood, painting and photography. Open to both emerging and professional artists age 18 and older, with all work accepted through a juried process. Plein Air artist demonstrations. New this year are a special art show and sale sponsored by the Ability Garden and a children’s art activity area managed by the Children’s Museum.

Proceeds from the annual event help support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. Registration open: Gary Levesque, 910-798-7670, www.wilmingtonart.org/index.php.

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3rd and Hanover Street. Through July 22, 4th Friday More info at CapeFearPress.com CALL FOR ARTISTS Friends School of Wilmington will host their 6th annual Lively Arts and Crafts Show, 12/1, with setup 11/30, 5:30-7:30pm, or 31, 7:30am. Tables can be reserved or bring your own! Artists contribute 20% of sales to Friends School. $10 non-refundable app fee. Juried show. Apply: Sharon Ely, Friends School of ILM, 350 Peiffer Ave., 28409. sharone@fsow.org.

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FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2012 are free monthly events where local galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Self-guided tours feature exhibitions of various artistic genres, as well as opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities. Dates: 7/27. www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.

ART BLAST Join Cool Wilmington for the annual ARTblast in historic downtown Wilmington, 9/5-9. An explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art—celebration of talent spread out over a five day period. Artists of all mediums are to sign up for the ArtWalk! Please fill out the application order to set up a booth during the ARTwalk on Front Street. Participating venues should send yourperformance information for September 5th-9th via email to be listed for free on the CoolWilmington ARTblast website. info@coolwilmington.com for sponsorship info. Chris Andrews: 216-374-8884 CHECKER CAB GALLERY 7/20, 6pm: Checker Cab Gallery presents the opening reception for a new exhibit “Wanderlust,” featuring plein air paintings by Joan Farrenkopf whose work reflects the lineage of Russian Impressionism. Drawing from her training in this nearly lost tradition, Joan’s recent works are inspired by her travels and studies in Germany and France. The exhibit will be featured at the Checker Cab Gallery in Downtown Wilmington through August 19th. 130 N. Front St.; 352-1575. www.checkercabproductions.com JULIA TRAN ART Artist Julia Tran’s oil painting in all styles at 1043 S. College Rd. RYAN LEWIS Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization, and Bottega Gallery present “Melodic Owl Dreams: a presentation of abstract paintings, featuring work by Wilmington artist Ryan Lewis.” On display through July 2012. Utilizing thick, bright, chaotic brushstrokes alongside three-dimensional form, Lewis’ recent series of paintings showcase an interpretation of sound and emotion illustrated on canvas with paints, inks, cassette tapes, reel to reel tape and more. Bottega Gallery, 208 N Front St. 910-763-3737 CALLING ALL ARTISTS Come exhibit/sale your art at the Recovery Month Celebration on Sunday, 9/23, 1-4 pm at Empie Park, Wilmington, NC. $15 donation suggested. Liz Pina: 910-202-0840 or EPina@CoastalHorizons.org.

ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Artful Living Group located at 112 Cape Fear Blvd., 910-458-7822. info@artufllivinggroup.com. July: Gabriel Lehman’s whimsical paintings. Opening, 7/5, 6:30-8:30pm, w/complimentary wine and tasty treats. Gabriel’s renowned “Tim Burton meets Alice in Wonderland” style continues to evolve with new charters that stir emotions for seizing the day and looking for the brighter side of life. Join the fun and meet this young, break-through artist. Lehman guides us through his beautiful world of balloons, tea-

pots, windows and doors leading to a brighter day.

BOTTEGA EVENTS Now showing Ryan Lewis’ Melodic Owl Dreams through July. • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night and open paint. • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine tastings, 7pm. bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com.

PROJEKTE Through 7/31: Urban Transformation: Featuring artist’s work that depicts modifications made to urban spaces which through their physical changes speak of history and activity. Featuring various mediums and work by local architect Toby Keeton who will be displaying his design, “Span the Strip,” which explores the reuse of aging strip malls. Proposal explores the question: What if we re-purposed these facilities as nodes of pedestrian connection for formerly separated neighborhoods? • 7/21: “The Crafty Cabaret Trunk Show,” featuring Goddesswear by Monika Winters Sanchez, Sankofa DesignJewelry by Starr Porter and local handmade Wilmington designers, 7pm • 7/27, Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, 7-10pm. Free wine tasting andhors d’oeuvres.

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

museums/programs CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: • Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown. Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. • Toys and Games (through 9/9): View historical images of people at play and toys and games from our collection, and play with a variety of interactives. Adults and children alike enjoy viewing toys from the past, and you can enjoy playing together as a family. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Play! 7/21, 1-4pm. Free/ members, or w/admission. Play the oldest known game and compete in Museum Bingo; compare modern and historic toys. Create your own toys and games to take home. • Night at the Museum, 7/28, 6-10pm. $3 for members; $6 for non-members.

Meet nocturnal animals; examine the night sky. Be amazed as you encounter the sights and sounds of our nighttime world! Sponsored by Time Warner Cable Connect A Million Minds. • Grown-up Game Night, 8/17, 7-10pm. $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers. Bring friends, grab appetizers and a seat, and get your game on! Try your hand at new and old favorites—from Battleship to Spades to brand new games. Admission includes access to great games (instructions if needed!), snacks and drinks, and a visit to the Museum’s Toys and Games exhibit. Games provided by Cape Fear Museum, Cape Fear Games, and Learning Express.• Cape Fear Museum Summer Shorts are hands-on adventures for groups of 10 or more children and their adult chaperones. “Shorts” are a great option for daycare centers, year-round schools, home-school groups, as well as camps that are looking to supplement their activities with an educational component. Programs are 60-minutes in length and appropriate for children ages 5–14. $6 per child. Themes: Cape Fear Indians, Bugs!, Star Quest

and Toys and Games. Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www. capefearmuseum.com.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Out of Fashion, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; In 1815, when the first cotton mill was established in Lincoln County, NC, it stood as one of the physical and symbolic cornerstones of an industry that would come to define the economic and cultural being of NC. Following the offshore exodus of the 1990s, today NC is rebuilding through hybrid development, with one of the fastest growing markets in the state being the export of intermediate/unfinished goods that overseas firms turn into finished products.

These materials are in a raw, in-between state—their promise yet to be realized—much like the textile industry of the 21st century, and our current understanding of it. • Julie VonDerVellen, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; Represents the first museum exhibition featuring work by this emerging artist, Julie VonDerVellen, a recent MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. A close inspection of these seemingly pedestrian garments of everyday wear reveal highly crafted, intricate constructions made entirely of handmade paper derived from recycled cotton clothing. Garments evoke memories; memories evoke garments. • Elliot Dangerfield: Art and Life in NC. Opening reception, 6/1, 6-8pm. Dangerfield will have over 60 paintings and drawings from private and museum collections, influenced by Impressionist and Symbolist artists, his work is ethereal. Hangs in Brown Wing through 8/19. • Exhibition tours every Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • Music in the Courtyard: 8/2, Elijah’s Best (soul R&B, rock, beach, blues, country). CAM members and students: $5, nonmembers: $10. CaféJohnnie serves refreshments and dinner every Thurs, 5-9pm. • 7/21: Civil War Activities, 1st North Carolina Company E, 10am-2pm.

Open to public. The unit will provide monthly civil war activities on the museum’s grounds, so come and watch drills, rifle firings and more. Engage with the reenactors about their passion for providing living history and explore the historic Civil War site where the Battle of Forks Road took place. The museum’s site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of U.S. Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on 2/20/1865. • 7/21, noon-3pm: Kids at CAM, $3/child, non-members, $5/child; adults free. Guest dancers from the Wilmington School of Ballet will perform a piece inspired by our exhibitions. They will also lead fun dance-themed activities for all to enjoy! • CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm.

Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-

wks. • Museum School summer master classes for middle and high-school students; and summer adult art classes, one-to-two-day workshops to six-week classes. www.cameronartmuseum.com/adult.php or call 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024).• Tai Chi and Yoga! Beginners are always welcome. dmoore@ cameronartmuseum.com. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 nonmembers, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-3955999.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Summer camps: Superheroes, 7/23-27; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 8/6-10. Pre-register! • 8/10-11: Mud Day: Explore Magic Mud, a substance with properties of both a solid and a liquid at the same time, make mud pies, try a mud mask, create a traditional Mud Cloth painting, and cover yourself in lots and lots of mud! Wear bathing suit or old clothes and bring a towel and a change of clothes! • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Leading to Reading Literacy Class , 9am, and Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Acting Club 2pm. • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection. The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the

life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg. classes. 910-4588257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. Housed in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4/family and includes access to entire Museum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St.910763-2634, on the web at www.wrrm.org.

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Fall season will begin third week of August usually the week before Labor Day weekend, and spring will begin in third week of February. All games will be on Sundays at 11am, 1 pm , or 3 pm and some Friday night matches depending on the number of teams and fields. If you are looking to add a team to the league, please contact us early to get things moving as there are state forms and other paper work to be completed to have all teams and players registered before the first game. Registration and fees online: www.wilmingtonadultsoccer.com DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES 7/26, 9am-4pm: Dragonflies & ButterfliesWorkshop. $5. Instructors: Andy Fairbanks, park manager at Halyburton Park. Matt Collogan, environmental education manager at Airlie Gardens. Participants will learn about the life cycles, behaviors and ecological significance of these amazing insects. Areas of discovery include investigation of larval host plants, aquatic dip netting, aerial insect netting and hiking different natural areas in Wilmington. New Hanover County, Airlie Gardens. Matt Collogan, 910-7987707 (mcollogan@nhcgov.com). City of Wilmington, Halyburton Park, Andy Fairbanks, 910-341-0076 (andy.fairbanks@wilmingtonnc.gov)

stored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 7620492. www.latimerhouse.org BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Mansion: 78/10, Dixieland All Start; 9/14 New Hanover High School Jazz Band. Tickets: $5-$12; wine and beer sold onsite.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St

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WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute cruises on the hour at 1, 2 & 3pm daily Tues-Sat See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, and enjoy snacks and drinks for sale onboard. • Saturday’s Sunset Dinner Cruise w/buffet by Front Street Brewery. Captain will be share light stories of the Wilmington area, but mostly you will be enjoying the evening with some relaxing music and a calming float down the river. • Acoustic Spotlight on the River, feat. live music during a Cape Fear River cruide, w/cash bar and light snacks. 7/19 Susan Savia; 7/20 Mark Daffer; 7/26 Brent Stimmel; 7/27 Clay Crotts • Starlight Cruises Great way to cool down and end and evening or hit up the full bar on board and get ready for a night on the town. See the unique lights of Wilmington after dark from the river. It is a truly beautiful sight. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water Street, Wilmington. Reservations: 910-338-3134;Wilmington Water Tours, 910338-3134. www.wilmingtonwatertours.com WILMINGTON SOCCER CLUB 10 game schedule in fall and a 10 game schedule

ADVENTURE KAYAK COMPANY The Adventure Kayak Company in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to announce the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat.,7/28, 8/18, 9/1. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Meet at 8am at Adventure Kayak Company, 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre-reg/prepay rqd. 910-454-0607.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS/REC Tennis lessons for youth & adults, tennis ladder, cape fear cotillion, performance club, bridge workshops, line dancing, shag lessons, youth art & jewelry camp, youth tennis camp, youth lacrosse camp, youth soccer camp, adult basketball league, kayaking & SUP workshop, NC Coastal Shorebird workshop, yoga, pilates, boot camp, tone & stretch, and low impact aerobic classes. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

SURF GALA 2012 8/19-20: Surf Gala 2012 will be hosted by widely acclaimed Port Land Grille. Owners Anne Steketee and husband Chef Shawn Wellersdick will prepare a magnificent multi-course dinner, with an evening of live music (Kyle Lindley), video clips, and silent auction. Diners will have the opportunity to meet, greet and eat with Izzy Paskowitz, Surfers Healing founder, and his ohana (family) of legendary Hawaiian surfers.

Advance copies of Izzy’s memoir “Scratching the Horizon” will be signed and provided to each guest.

All income from this special evening will be used to pay for the cost of the Surfers Healing surf camp for children with autism at Wrightsville. On Mon., 8/20, 200 families from across the United States are visiting Wrightsville Beach to witness the miracle of Surfers Healing, an international surf camp for kids with autism.

ALLIGATOR ALLEY TOURS Cape Fear River Adventures with Captain Charles Robbins feat. tour of Cape Fear, departing from the downtown dock and headed through the gorgeous waters of the old Wilmington rice plantaions toward Alligator Alley. See nature, learn a little history and hopefully spot an alligator or two. Cape Fear Riverwalk between Orange and Ann Streets, 10am-sunset. RSVP: 910-620-0296. www.capefearriveradventures.com. Also Children’s Fishing, Sunset Cruises, GeoCaching and Three Sisters Swamp Cypress Tree day trips.

ALTHEA GIBSON TENNIS COMPLEX Adult tennis clinics: Cardio tennis, Mondays at 10am,

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Wednesdays at 5:30pm, $11/clinic; Doubles positioning/strategy, Mondays, 11am-noon, $11/clinic.

Pre-reg. required for all clinics: (910) 341-4631.

7/27-28: 2nd Annual Aces for Orphans Charity Tournament www.childrenatheart.com • 8/10: Grand Slam Center Court Opening & Exhibition, 5-8 p.m. • 8/11-12: City of Wilmington Adult Summer Championships • 8/17-18: Port City High School Girls Invitational. 341-4631, www.facebook.com/wilmingtonrecreation

film SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 7/18: “Don’t Come Knocking”—Howard Spence (Sam Shepard) has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. One day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there, which gives him a ray of hope that his life wasn’t all in vain. • 7/22: “No Such Thing” tells the story of a young journalist who journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancée only to encounter a mythical creature. She eventually forges a relationship with the being. • 7/29: “El Topo (The Mole)” is a 1970 Mexican western film directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky. Characterized by its bizarre characters and occurrences, use of maimed and dwarf performers, and heavy doses of Christian symbolism and Eastern philosophy, the film is about the eponymous character —a violent, black-clad gunfighter —and his quest for enlightenment. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Sundays, 8pm, free.

MOVIES AT THE LAKE Free Weekly Movies at the Lake. 8:45pm. Free. Outdoor family films shown Sunday evenings during the

summer months. Carolina Beach Lake Amphitheater.

7/22, The Muppets; 7/29, Big Miracle; 8/5, The Adventures of Tin Tin. 910-458-8434; www.pleasureislandnc.org CINEMATIQUE Plays weekly at Thalian Hall main stage, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30pm, $8 (unless otherwise noted) • 7/2325: In early anticipation of the Cucalorus Film Festival (November 8-11, more details at cucalorus.org), Cinematique and Cucalorus present Hysteria. Hysteria is a romantic comedy, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett, that tells an untold tale of discovery - the surprising story of the birth of the electro-mechanical vibrator at the very peak of Victorian prudishness.

NEW BERN FILMMAKERS CONFERENCE 10/13: 7th annual New Bern Independent FIlmakers Conference. Postmarked deadline: Monday, 7/30/ Held annually in Orringer Auditorium on the campus of Craven Community College, we are seeking regionally made shorts and features to premiere at our festival. Please send non returnable DVD submissions to Beth Gosnell, NBIFC, 1001 Yacht Ct ., New Bern NC 28560 by July 30, 2012 for consideration.

Free entry! Submissions are juriedby selected members ofboth Craven Community College’s FIne Arts Club and Forensics Society.

DIRT POOR FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL 7/25: Monthly screening party (last Wed. of every month) features local filmmakers, musicians, and DJ’s. Our vision is to provide a unique outlet for burgeoning artists’ work to be seen, screened, and supported by their community. There is no entry, there is no cover charge, and popcorn, nachos, and candy are absolutely free. We will be accepting donations on the night of the event to give back to the filmmakers we screen. The festival will launch Wed., 7/25 at 9 p.m. at The Calico Room: 107 South Front St.

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CARRBORO FILM FESTIVAL Professional, amateur and K-12 filmmakers are invited to submit short films for the seventh annual Carrboro Film Festival (November 18, 2012; Carrboro Century Center), one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Southeast. Submissions are open to any filmmaker who has “breathed the good air of North Carolina” sometime in their lives. Works must be under 20 minutes run time, including titles and end credits. Films received by August 20 carry a $10 entry fee; after that, the fee goes to $15 per film. Online and DVD submissions close 9/30. Details: www.carrborofilmfestival.com.filmfest@carrboro.com.

FIT FOR FUN CENTER Fit for Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St., 341-4630 or www.fitforfuncenter.com. Children who are 6 and older who still want to play at Fit for Fun will be admitted as part of Flashback Fridays! We will have our regular programming and procedures on these days. 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10. $4 per child 6 mos.9 years, 9am -noon or 1-4pm. • Every Wednesday come to play at Fit for Fun and then go to the Robert Strange pool (341-7864) located next to our building from 11am-noon for free!

kids stuff WB/REC CAMPS British Soccer Camp, Hammerheads Soccer Camp, Lacross Camp, QuickStart Tennis, Performance Club, Art and Jewelry and more! (910) 256-7925 www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.Pre-registration is required.

CF MUSEUM CAMPS Camps are geared towards children 5-14 and teach kids history and science of the Lower Cape Fear region, and takes place 9am-noon daily. Cape Fear Wild teaches children ages 9-10 how to be conscientious conservationists through the discovery of the region’s plants and animals, and ponder connections between humans and the environment. • In Museumology*, campers ages 11-14 design their own exhibit for Cape Fear Museum by selecting artifacts and telling their stories. • In Dinos & More, for ages 5-6, children discover the answers to everything they ever wanted to know about dinosaurs. Weekly camp: $70-$90. *Museumology is $90 for Museum

BEGINNER SKATEBOARD CLINICS 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 10:30am-noon: Beginner Skateboard Clinics. The Greenfield Grind Skatepark is offering beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. Greenfield Grind Skatepark, Greenfield Lake (behind 302 Willard St.) $15/participant includes a pass to skate free for that day plus 2 free day passes. Skater will become familiar with his/her equipment. Identify potential safety hazards. Begin to understand the “setup” of a skatepark. Establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills. Helmet and pads requred. Pre-reg: 362-8222 COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMP Coastal Athletics summer camps: 7/23-27 Baseball, Ages 6-9; 7/23-27 Softball, Ages 6-9; 7/308/3 Baseball, Ages 9-12; 7/30-8/3 Soccer, Ages 9-12; 8/6-10 Baseball, Ages 13-18, 8am-noon.

Session 1 (Daily Event), 12:30pm-4:30pm (Extended Stay). Extended Stay (study skills-or multi sport activity). Cost: $150/week, $35/day, $20/ day to extend stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis and T-Shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Coastal Athletics also offers Birthday Parties,Tutoring and SAT prep,

Team Practices, Private Lessons (Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Lacrosse). Instructors consist of former professional collegiate players. www.coastalathletics.net or 910-452-5838 HALYBURTON PARK CAMPS Halyburton Park offers a variety of summer camps for kids ages 5-13. Early drop-off, 7:30 available w/ add. $30 fee. Eco Camp, ages 10-13, 7/25-29, 8am-5pm. Discover seashells of the coast, go hiking and canoeing, take a fossil hunt, crab and seine to discover marine life. On Friday we’ll travel to Raleigh and visit the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and watch an IMAX movie. Reg by 6/11, $225 • Nature Art Camp, ages 10-13, 8/6-10, 8am-5pm (reg. by 7/23). Discover nature through artists’ eyes as you spend the week drawing, painting, sculpturing, and journaling. Field trips will be taken to various parks, museums and the Ft. Fisher Aquarium. * Art supplies not included. $225. • Adventure Camp, ages 10-13, 7/30-8/3, 8am-5pm. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and fossil collecting. Lunch not included. R$275. www.halyburtonpark.com HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Sing, dance and play rhythm instruments with your little one! Early Childhood Music and Movement for 6 months to 5 years. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at Downtown Community Arts Center, Drop ins welcome. $10 per family. 910-777-8889 www.happylittlesingers.com PERFORMANCE CAMPS Performance Club Kids will conduct a variety of performance camps for kids and teens! From Broadway to Improv Camps, or Film to Make Up Camps... we’ve got alot to choose from...even Glee! Whether you’re a “kid with character” or a teen with professional aspirations - we have a camp for you! Two locations - WB Parks and Recreation or the Performance Club Studio Theater! www.PerformanceClubKids.com. (910) 338-3378. Camps are 1/2 day for $150/week. Start June 25-August 10th!S SUMMER READING PROGRAM Summer Reading Club registration open at all New Hanover County Public Library branches as well as online at www.nhclibrary.org. Preschoolers (ages 0-5): and School Age Kids (ages 5-12): Dream Big: READ! • Tweens and Teens (grades 6-12): Own the Night: Read • Adults: Read. Relax. Repeat. Summer Readers set their own goals and pick their own books. Participants can keep a log of what they read and how much time they spend reading on the Library’s Summer Reading Club page. 910-798-6303.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) In your personal chart, the planet Uranus symbolizes those special talents you have that are especially useful to other people. Which aspects of your soulful beauty are potentially of greatest service to the world? How can you express your uniqueness in ways that activate your most profound generosity? If you learn the answers to these questions, you will make great progress toward solving the riddle that Uranus poses. I’m happy to report that the coming years will provide you with excellent opportunities to get to the bottom of this mystery.

And now would be a good time to launch a concerted effort.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May)

In the coming weeks, I’m afraid there’s only a very small chance that you’ll be able to turn invisible at will, shapeshift into an animal form and back, or swipe the nectar of immortality from the gods.

The odds of success are much higher, though, if you will attempt less ambitious tasks that are still pretty frisky and brazen. For example, you could germinate a potential masterpiece where nothing has ever grown. You could legally steal from the rich and give the spoils to the poor. And you could magically transform a long-stuck process that no one thought would ever get unstuck.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June)

Are there are any weaknesses or problems in your approach to communication? They will be exposed in the coming weeks. If you’re even slightly lazy or devious about expressing yourself, you will have to deal with the karmic consequences of that shortcoming. If there’s more manipulativeness than love in your quest for connection, you’ll be compelled to do some soul-searching. That’s the bad news, Gemini. The good news is that you will have far more power than usual to upgrade the way you exchange energy with others. In fact, this could be the time you enter into a golden age of communication.

tors syndiCate WOMEN IN BUSINESS 7/26, 11:30am: Guest speaker, Jessica Sabatini is the for-real, down-to-earth, funny, fun and wise go-to woman for do-able, tried- and-true relationshipadvice.

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) If you narrow your focus now, the world will really open up for you in the second half of October and November. To the degree that you impose limitations on your desire to forever flow in all directions, you will free up creative ideas that are currently buried. So summon up some tough-minded discipline, please. Refuse to let your moodiness play havoc with your productivity. Dip into your reserve supply of high-octane ambition so you will always have a sixth sense about exactly what’s important and what’s not.

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LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) The state of Maine has a law that prohibits anyone from leaving an airplane while it is flying through the air. This seems like a reasonable restriction until you realize how badly it discriminates against skydivers. Legal scholars will tell you that examples like this are not at all rare. Laws tend to be crude, one-size-fits-all formulations. And as I’m sure you’ve discovered in your travels, Leo, onesize-fits-all formulations always squash expressions of individuality. In the coming weeks, be extra alert for pressures to conform to overly broad standards and sweeping generalizations. Rebel if necessary.

You have license to be yourself to the 10th power.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.)

I propose that you try to accomplish the following clean-up projects in the next four weeks: ten bushels of weeds yanked out of your psychic landscape; 25 pounds of unused stuff and moldering junk hauled away from your home; ten loads of dirty laundry (especially the metaphorical kind) washed free of taint and stains—and not blabbed about on social media; at least $5,000 worth of weird financial karma scrubbed away for good; a forgotten fence mended; and a festering wound tended to until it heals.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) Philosopher William Irwin Thompson says that we humans are like flies creeping along the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We literally cannot see the splendor that surrounds us. As a result, we don’t live in reality. We’re lost in our habitual perceptions, blinded by our favorite illusions, and addicted to beliefs that hide the true nature of the universe.

That’s the bad news, Libra. The good news is that every now and then, each of us slips into a grace period when it’s possible to experience at least some of the glory we’re normally cut off from.

The veil opens, and previously undetected beauty appears. The weeks ahead will be the closest you’ve come to this breakthrough in a long time.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) Can you guess which European country has the best military record in the last eight centuries? It’s France.

Out of the 185 battles its soldiers have engaged in, they’ve won 132 and lost only 43. Ten times they fought to a draw. Of all the signs of the zodiac, Scorpio, I think you have the best chance of compiling a comparable record in the next ten months.

Your warrior-like qualities will be at a peak; your instinct for achieving hard-fought victories may be the stuff of legends years from now. But please keep in mind what the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu said in his iconic text “The Art of War”: The smart and powerful warrior always avoids outright

conflict if possible, and wins by using slyer means.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) After consulting the astrological omens, I’ve concluded that during the next three weeks, you will deserve the following titles: 1. Most Likely to Benefit from Serendipitous Adventures; 2. Most Likely to Exclaim “Aha!”; 3. Most Likely to Thrive While Wandering in Wild Frontiers and Exotic Locales; 4. Most Likely to Have a Wish Come True If This Wish Is Made in the Presence of a Falling Star.

You might want to wait to fully embody that fourth title until the period between August 9th and 14th, when the Perseids meteor shower will be gracing the night skies with up to 170 streaks per hour.

The peak flow will come on August 12th and 13th.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) You may have to travel far and wide before you will fully appreciate a familiar resource whose beauty you’re half-blind to. It’s possible you’ll have to suffer a partial loss of faith so as to attract experiences that will make your faith stronger than it ever was. And I’m guessing that you may need to slip outside your comfort zone for a while in order to learn what you need to know next about the arts of intimacy. These are tricky assignments, Capricorn.

I suggest you welcome them without resentment.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) My daughter Zoe has been writing some fine poetry these last few years. I regard it as professionalgrade stuff that has been born of natural talent and developed through discipline and hard work. You might ask, quite reasonably, whether my evaluation of her literary output is skewed by fatherly pride. I’ve considered that possibility. But recently, my opinion got unbiased corroboration when her school awarded her with the “All-College Honor” for her poetry manuscript. I predict you will soon have a comparable experience. Your views or theories will be confirmed by an independent and objective source.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) The critic Dorothy Parker didn’t think highly of Katherine Hepburn’s acting skills. “She runs the emotional gamut from A to B,” said Parker. I realize that what I’m about to suggest may be controversial, but I’m hoping you will be Hepburn-like in the coming week, Pisces. This is not the right time, in my astrological opinion, for you to entertain a wide array of slippery, syrupy, succulent feelings. Nor would it be wise to tease out every last nuance of the beguiling vibes rising up within you. For the time being, you need to explore the pleasures of discerning perception and lucid analysis. Get lost in deep thought, not rampant passion.

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keynote “21st Century Woman: How Rules have Changed and what that Means forYou.” City Club at de Rosset. Tickets $40. 910-350-1211 or www. womeninbusinessnc.com

MEET ME AT MASONBORO 7/21, 10am: Educational field program offered by NC Coastal Reserve summer staff. Sea Turtles – Endangered sea turtles nest on Masonboro Island during the summer and use the nearby waters regularly.

During this guided field trip, you will learn about their life history, nesting habits and conservation efforts.

Transportation is not provided, but we hope to see you there. Programs will take place near the north end of the island. Meet just below the north cove at “First Beach.” Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared with water, sunscreen, etc. • 7/28, 10am: Estuary Ecology – Estuaries are special places where dynamic forces are the norm.

Learn about the tides, currents, and winds that bring nearly constant change to the specially adapted habitats and organisms that call the estuary home. Will last between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. Transportation not provided, but we hope to see you there. Program will take place near the north end of the island. Meet just below the north cove at “First Beach.” • 8/4, 10am: Plants and Animals of the Reserve –Several distinct habitats will be discovered during this field trip across the island from sound to sea. Learn about the unique organisms that live in and use each habitat in this hands-on exploration. Session will last between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. Transportation is not provided, but we hope to see you there. Program will take place near the north end of the island. Meet just below the second cove at “Third Beach.” Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared with water, sunscreen, etc. Look for the white tent with the Coastal Reserve banner. Register: 910-962-2998 or suttonh@uncw.edu or www.nccoastalreserve.net.

ILM REGIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SCHOOL

62nd annual Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School takes place 7/25-27, at Best Western Coastline Inn in downtown Wilmington. Great opportunity for employers and employees in many industries to learn about safety and health in the workplace. Attendees will receive10 hours of MESH credit. Mini social on Wednesday night, a Moonlight Shrimp A Roo Cruise on Thursday, and more speakers on Friday. Guest speakers include NC Department of Labor Commissioner, Cherie K. Berry and William Gerringer. www.wilmingtonsafetyschool.com.

CAPE FEAR PARROT CLUB Cape Fear Parrot Club meets monthly. Schedule: 7/21: Household dangers and toxins, short video and social time. Ces Erdman: 910-386-6507/ cesnc1978@hotmail.com

clubs/notices SILVER LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd., holds Amazing Wonders Aviation, VBS 2012, 7/22-26. VBS Scripture: Our Lord is great, vast in power; His understanding is infinite.Psalm 147:5.

Motto: Awesome God! Amazing Power! Sun. July 22nd 5-8pm (cookout from 5-6pm). Mon. 7/23-26, 6-8pm. Denise Furr at 910-470-9742 • Silver Lake is also hiring Senior Youth Director who must plan, organize and implement a wide range of activities for senior youth 9th-12th grades. Provide Bible study and opportunities for faith growth. Work with Pastor and staff to implement church mission. The position requires 10-15 hours per week at 10,400/year (avg $15/hr). Background check is required; send res: furrslbc@yahoo.com HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 7/25, 6pm: Jerry DeWitt presents “Recovering From Religion” at Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College

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Rd. Jerry DeWitt became a non-believer after more than 25 years of Pentecostal ministry in his home state of Louisiana. His ministry experience began at the early age of seventeen and included evangelizing across the United States. He was the assistant pastor of two United Pentecostal churches, as well as one Apostolic church. During his dilemma with doubt Jerry ultimately held the senior pastorate of two very unique congregations, one a charismatic dominionist and the other non-denominational fundamentalist.Jerry also holds the distinction of being the first graduate of The Clergy Project, a private, invitation-only “safe house” community of current and former ministers who no longer hold the supernatural beliefs of their religious traditions. The Clergy Project was started by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and former minister and author Dan Barker. Program ends with a potluck buffet. Please bring a dish to share.RSVP: www.meetup.com/humanism-182 WWII MEETING Comparing World War II diesel submarines and current nuclear-powered boats is the topic of southeastern NC’s WWII Remembered Group, 7/27, 10am.

New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 South College Rd. Public invited. Retired Navy Captain Gary Davis, who served on five nuclear submarines and commanded USS Haddock (SSN-621), will lead the discussion.New Hanover County veterans services officer Ellis Pinder will report on how his office can assist veterans in obtaining benefits. John Nelson: fjn39@ec.rr.com or 399-7020.

culinary WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtonfarmers. com); Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Carolina Beach Lake (Through 9/15; 910-431-8122); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mondays, Causeway Dr. (Through 9/3; 910-256-7925; Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www. poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts and crafts vendors. Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer.Cooking classes: 7/25, 8/15, 29, 9/12, 26, 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and locallyproduced farm products. Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale. Second Sat of month; next one, 8/11, 10am-2pm. Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www.townofleland. com/parksandrec.html • Southport Waterfront Farmers’ Market strives to promote fresh locally grown produce and handmade items to the visitors and citizens of Southport and surrounding communities.

Sponsor of the 10% Farm to Fork initiative! Wed.,

8am-1pm through 9/26. Corner of Bay & Davis St. www.localharvest.org.

NONI BACCA WINERY Noni Bacca Winery: Tuesday Night – BFF Night!

Great music, wine and beer specials. Red and whites, $4/glass; 20% off bottles! Fruit-style wine, $3/glass or $9/bottle! Craft beer, $2.50/bottle! • Thursday Night at the winery, lights go down and the music goes up! Enjoy the awesome Wine and Beer Specials! Red and whites, $4/glass; 20% off bottles! Fruit-style wine, $3/glass or $9/bottle!

Craft beer, $2.50/bottle! Complimentary appetizers served by local restaurants. • Saturday Night Date Night—All couples come and enjoy a wine tasting at Wilmington’s international award-winning winery.

Stop in before or after dinner! 420 Eastwood Rd. (910) 397-7617 FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join.

The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND-RAISER Myrtle Grove Fire Station Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to help paint a firetruck pink, to help bring awareness and and money to women in our community, especially to help women and children going through various forms of cancer. 7/28, 4-7pm, Myrtle Grove Fire Station, 5636 Carolina Beach Rd. Adults, $8; children, $5; children under 5 free.

Salad, pasta, choice of meatballs or sausage, with marinara, bread, dessert and drink. www.pinkhealscapefear.org. Takeouts available: 910-604-2430.

BIRD AND BEER Bird and Beer, five-course beer pairing celebrating fowl. Brewmaster Kevin Kozak and Chef Chuck Archer for a 5 course culinary adventure as they explore the world of fowl, the 2nd in a series of beer pairings handcrafted at Front St. Brewery, including this year’s World Beer Cup Gold Award-Winning Spring Brew. The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery on 7/26, 6:30pm. Tickets: $35, available at the Front Street Brewery bar. 9 N. Front St. 910-2511935. www.frontstreetbrewery.com.

CUPCAKE AND WINE PAIRING 7/26: Fortunate Glass Wine Bar and Coastal Cupcakes team up to offer a pairing of four cupcakes and four wines. $28/person. Seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 29 S. Front St.; Res. req.: 399-4292.

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Pet of the Week - Meet Holly

Hi – my name is Holly. I was rescued on Christmas Eve more than a year ago from the highway. The vets think that I’m about 2 years old. I’m a hound mix that weighs about 50 lbs and I’ve been spayed. I’m also UTD on all of my shots and am heartworm negative. You can see that I am special because I have one blue eye and one brown eye. I like to be in charge of all the toys, food, treats - you name it. Buddy is the only one that puts up with my being a princess, so some of the dogs don’t like to play with me. The people here are trying to get me to walk on a leash, but I really don’t like it. A quiet home where someone is willing to take the time to work with me and see that I really am a very good dog. I can frighten very easily so a good fenced in yard would be ideal for me. I’d like to be able to show how much I would appreciate having someone that really cares about me. Please give me a chance and come visit me at Paws Place. They are open EVERY day from 9 a.m. until noon. encore | july 18th-24th, 2012 | www.encorepub.com 47

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