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BOLD, BRIGHT ... SOUTHERN, PG. 14 NC designer Emily Newnam debuts her Southern Frock collection locally at Spectrum Art and Jewelry. We interviewed the fashion designer about her bright and bold looks and hand-painted designs. Courtesy photo

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Weighing fears of failure and success with action BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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have decided to confess and come clean: I am a victim of online dating.

Six years ago I spent months obsessively combing profiles and pictures to try to find the right mix of geography, age, maturity, and cuteness. It is one of the most expensive experiments I have embarked upon. One profile had me seriously considering a road trip and possible short-term relocation to Pennsylvania. But cooler heads prevailed and surprisingly enough the blue-eyed red head of my dreams turned out to be living in rural North Carolina—just waiting for me and Jock to pick her up in a Walmart parking lot. She was waiting for us in a blue Camaro with racing

stripes. In my dreams that car has taken on the status of the white Thunderbird in “American Graffiti.”

In the intervening years, I have watched a number of friends struggle with the technological tools available to connect in the world and help them search for someone with whom to share their hearts and homes. Some have had more success than others.

Few have had the success that Jock and I had with finding Hilda. She moved in that night, not just to our home but our hearts, and in that six years she has more than paid dividends on the expenses she has incurred.

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encore readers will remember our furry love light had a big adventure before Christmas 2015 and was hospitalized under the care of Dr. Ned Williams and his amazing staff at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral. It was one of those unfortunate moments (the kind that bad movies are made from) when I realized I had let my priorities drift and not put Hilda in the center of where she belonged. As we labored through her recovery, I resolved that this year I would not lose sight of her importance in our lives, and my central New Year’s resolution was “do more stuff with Hilda.” But here’s the problem: I am a workaholic with far too many obligations. Many of those obligations are

in locations that are not dog friendly, or are in situations not conducive to Hilda.

All my longing to spend time with Jock and the dogs aside, I have realized the deeper question I am really struggling with: If I died tomorrow, what is it I wish I would have accomplished? I have realized I am terrified of that answer.

Wow. That was candid.

The answer is, on many levels, I actually have achieved something pretty surprising: I get to wake up everyday and go to my thriving independent book store, in beautiful historic downtown Wilmington.

Then I go home (to Jock and the dogs) to write for local publications (the job that

actually pays the bills). Every weekend I go see live theatre for that job. Every now and then, I get to travel for writing and have a weird adventure. I get paid to read books and write about them. In the meantime, I share life with the most fascinating (and indescribable) man to walk the earth in his generation, and together we are restoring vintage VWs. Everyday I get to talk to an amazing group of people who make life exciting, interesting and worthwhile because I am friends with exponentially wonderful people.

Does it get better than this? The answer: no. I am so grateful for this life.

Thank you.

But tomorrow isn’t promised to any of us. Watching my heart get ripped from my body when Hilda got injured reminded me it is not just that I might not be here tomorrow, but the people I love might not either. No one mentioned this when I was combing the profiles online, trying to find the one who was waiting for us. There is something that changes in your compass of self—the way you see your world moored to other people’s when your parents both die. In my case as an only child, it is my amazing friends that I turn to—to give my life meaning.

But we must each give something back to the world that we pass through. We want to leave something that says we were here, and there was some reason for our time on this planet. (Of course, living with Jock does make me feel like the bar is set a little high on this score.)

Hilda’s life purpose is pretty clear: She is the antidote to my bad days. She and Horace protect the house, and she has perfected the ultimate begging pose for a tummy-scratch. But as her human, I need a bit more than someone to rub my tummy. We all have our dreams, our longings and for some of us, those longings are also our fears.

I have two books I need to write before I die.

I am a world-class excuse-maker for not working on either project. In my defense, running a small business and maintaining my deadlines are pretty time-consuming—and that’s before I try to have a private life with Jock and the dogs. In all fairness, I even hired one person at the bookstore for the sole purpose of giving me more time to write— and I promptly failed to stay home and work during those hours. The only person to blame in this equation is me. Hilda, on the other hand, is fully in favor of me following through on that resolution.

She usually is my first reader, and particularly enjoys when I am in an editing

and rewriting phase of work. (We both get treats for work accomplished.)

I finally have realized one of the mistakes I make is to think these are solo endeavors. Everything good I have ever accomplished in my life has come from accepting the help of people who are smarter, kinder, stronger, and more productive than myself (and the dogs—they are instrumental in all good things). There is magic in the world in a moment of shared creation; it is powerful and beautiful.

But my Puritan side of nature also reminds me at a certain point I have to just buckle down and do it. I admit: I am terrified of failure. I can live with many things in life, but failure is something that keeps me awake at night with terror. As a small business owner, that’s something that seems counter productive because the small business is so vulnerable. But it is so much more terrifying that I might fail at this—so somehow easier to avoid. Still, I can’t keep making excuses. I am starting to take steps to simplify my life (yes, I hear the laughter, too), so that getting a solid draft of each of those books can be the priority. Tomorrow isn’t promised, and I want to do this before I leave.

More so, I need to face my fears before I let them control me. Ever greater, I need the fulfillment of reaching out and living the magic of working creatively with people I respect and admire.

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see-through hose,” according to the police report, with a ribbon tied in his goatee, and also a “little skirt” (perhaps a tutu), when he told officers he needed his key, which happened to be on a necklace worn by his passenger (a “highly intoxicated” 44-year-old woman). Thus, Eidam was able to unlock and remove the chastity belt, which had been “attached to his penis.” (There was also a handgun—illegal in Tennessee for an intoxicated person to carry.)

FASHION CHALLENGES

Beautician Sarah Bryan, 28, of Wakefield, England, who garnered worldwide notoriety last year when she introduced a wearable dress made of 3,000 Skittles, returned this summer with a wearable skirt and bra made of donated human hair (a substantial amount, she said, pubic hair).

She admits having had to work in an eye mask, breathing mask and thick gloves, out of fear of donors’ hygiene habits. (More conventionally, designer Van Tran of Brooklyn, New York, won the 12th annual (wearable) Toilet Paper Wedding Dress design contest in New York City in June, with a $10,000 prize from sponsors Charmin and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.)

WORLD’S GREATEST LAWYERS

Attorney Chris Dyer convinced a jury in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in June that there was “reasonable doubt” about what his client was doing in a family’s basement when he was discovered, pants down, perched (“doggy style”) over the family’s golden retriever, Cooper. Client Daniel Reinsvold (a stranger in the house) told the jury that he has an “intestinal disorder” that makes him subject to “emergencies.” What Reinsvold was doing was apparently perfectly clear to the resident’s 17-year-old daughter, who discovered the scene and reported Reinsvold “screwing Cooper” (and a vet said later that Cooper showed signs of trauma).

Nonetheless, Reinsvold was convicted only of trespass and disorderly conduct.

Attorney Lee Pearlman finally earned an acquittal in June (after two hung-jury trials) for his client Danielle Goeller—one of a seemingly increasing number of drivers who hit pedestrians but claim they were unaware of anybody being hit. Goeller, 28, a trauma-room nurse with no intoxicants in her system, had struck a 60-year-old man on a busy, heavily lighted Tampa street at 11:45 p.m., cracking her windshield—but drove on without stopping. “What does she think she hit?” asked the prosecutor.

“A deer? A bear?” Responded Pearlman, “She’s a scared girl in the middle of the night who doesn’t have the life experience other people do.”

BRIGHT IDEAS

Picturesque Torrelodones, Spain (pop.

22,000), has 6,000 pet dogs and apparently few conscientious dog owners, which town leaders say accounts for the nearly

half-ton of “litter” that accumulates daily.

The town’s latest bright idea: installing a 7-foot-high, 10-by-10-foot brown, inflated plastic “swirly” in the center of town as a reminder to residents to pick up after their dogs. (Spain’s The Local reported in June that other towns have begun to tackle the problem as well, such as with DNA testing of dogs and street-scrubbing punishment for guilty owners.)

British student Joshua Browder, 19, created an easy-to-use computer app to help drivers fight parking tickets they believe unjust—and now reports that users have won 160,000 cases (out of 250,000), all in London and New York City, by following his question-and-answer “chat” interface at DoNotPay.co.uk.

Browder said he was motivated to develop the app (which, as of now, is still free of charge) after himself getting about 30 tickets he says he did not deserve.

COGNITIVE FAILURE

In a May journal article, biologists from the University of Florida and Oklahoma State University found that more than 80 percent of survey respondents want package labels on all foods that have “DNA” content (even though, yes, all meat and vegetables have DNA). The Oklahoma researcher found earlier that about the same number want such labels to be “mandatory.” (Law professor Ilya Somin suggests playfully raising the fright level of those respondents by adding this “alarm” to the label they demand: “Warning: Pregnant women are at very high risk of passing on DNA to their children.”)

BUT IT’S OUR “POLICY”!

Good Samaritan Derrick Deanda is facing a $143 bill from paramedics in Elk Grove, California, after he, passing a car crash, jumped out to pull out a man and his three children (including a 2-year-old), who were trapped in the wreckage. A short time

later the paramedics arrived and, noticing that Deanda had a cut on his arm (from breaking the car’s window to free the family), bandaged him. Elk Grove has a policy charging “all patients” at a first-responder site $143 for the “rescue,” and Deanda received his bill in June.

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

Not Ready for Prime Time: In May, a 16-year-old boy in Lakewood, Washington, not only used Facebook to set up a marijuana-dealer robbery (one of many people, lately, to incriminate themselves on social media), but during the robbery itself accidentally shot himself in the groin and femoral artery, requiring life-saving seven-hour surgery.

A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (JULY 2012)

Slaved Over a Hot Stove: Delivering gourmet meals to customers’ doors is a fast-growing business model, but so far, only London’s brand-new (as of 2012) Housebites goes the extra step. According to its press release, cited by Huffington Post, Housebites not only home-delivers “restaurant quality” cuisine (at the equivalent of about $20 per entree), but offers an optional dirty-pans service (about $8 extra), lending out the containers in which the food was prepared—thus allowing clients to trick their dinner guests into believing the client actually prepared the meal.

THE PASSING PARADE

(1) A bicycle thief was stopped on June 10 when the bike’s owner and several other people chased him from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Eagle Point, Oregon, drawing the attention of a passing rider on horseback (Robert Borba), who joined the chase and moments later (according to a report in Portland’s The Oregonian) lassoed the man and restrained him until police arrived.

(2) A kite surfer on a Sussex beach south of London got into trouble on June 26 and was unable to float back to land—until he was rescued by two Good Samaritans in kayaks. The saviors happened to be dressed as Batman and Robin for participating in the Shoreham Beach Superhero Paddle.

Wait, What?

Not only are almost all federal employees above average, they are nearly all superior workers, according to a June Government Accountability Office review of agencies’ personnel-rating results. (Yes, the review included the departments of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.) Most agencies use a 1 (“unacceptable”) through 5 (“outstanding”) rating system, and GAO found that 99 percent were rated either 5 or 4 (“exceeds ‘fully acceptable’”).

Not many DUI stops result in attempts to locate the suspect’s chastity belt key, but the May 14 sobriety checkpoint stop of Curtis Eidam, 35, in Clinton, Tennessee, did. Eidam was outfitted in “red mesh

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FEEDING THE BEAST:

The Fritz bring a massive catalog of tunes to The Whiskey BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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PUTTIN’ ON THE FRITZ: Get down with The Fritz two nights in a row at The Whiskey on July 22 and 23. Courtesy photo.

omeone will bring the bare bones of a song and try not to be too attached to anything,” The Fritz’s Jamie Hendrickson (guitar, backup vocals) describes of their song writing process. “They just throw it into the machine of the band and that usually ends up with us all coming up with really cool things that none of us would have thought to do.”

It’s a big change from when the Asheville, NC, band first started in 2009.

Hendrickson and Jake O’Connor (bass, backup vocals) usually brought in songs almost, if not entirely, complete.

“We’d have charts for everything,” he admits. “We’d have keyboard charts, drum charts, we’d pretty much play the song exactly how they were written, and then we’d edit it a little bit from there.”

As time passed the five-piece funkrock band has become more fluid in their work together. Lead vocalist and keyboardist Jamar Woods’ soulful voice adds the promised funk to high-energy instrumental rock jams by Hendrickson, O’Connor, Michael Tillis (drums), and Mikey Spice (percussion).

“We’ve gotten a lot better at cooperating and collaborating with each other,”

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Hendrickson tells. “[But] we always feel like we’re six months away from sounding like we want to sound.”

Hendrickson and company are somewhat workaholics ... er ... music-holics.

In spring of 2013, The Fritz released their second album, “Bootstrap,” and have filled their schedules since with touring and festivals like Wakarusa in Arkansas and West Virginia’s Camp Barefoot. Their 2016 summer tour is bringing them back to Wilmington for a two-night run at The Whiskey on July 22 and 23.

“Wilmington has become one of our

favorite places to go,” Hendrickson adds. “It’s going to be two nights that we can kind of stretch out and have a great time. We’re pretty excited about it.”

Despite their perfectionist tendencies to “over analyze” songs long after they’ve taken them on the road, Hendrickson says they all trust in each other’s expertise more than ever. Everyone from the band brings something to the composition table. It may start as a basic verse, chorus or bridge from Hendrickson, Woods or O’Connor, but everyone builds from there. Hendrickson says Tillis and Spice play active roles in trying drastically different approaches in

the process.

“Mike is a really great professional drummer; he could be playing drums in Justin Bieber’s band,” he quips. “I trust him completely when he tells me something is feeling good. . . . And the same with everyone else. . . . People take their parts and turn it into a proper, real piece of music.”

Their latest project, “The Shoe Sessions Vol. 1,” is a music-video series that features three new tunes. They had no plans of recording specific songs when they came up with the idea. In fact, the three songs in the first volume—including “Another Way,” written only a couple of weeks prior—were picked from several they recorded throughout one night.

“We probably played eight or nine songs,” Hendrickson explains, “and we were like, ‘If we get one, that’s good; we’ll be happy.’ So we ended up with three we liked.”

The namesake for the series comes from the band’s light designer, Matt Schueler, a.k.a. “Shoe,” whose house is the backdrop for the sessions. It’s where The Fritz rehearse. “So the whole point of the ‘Shoe Sessions’ is it’s almost like a behind-the-scenes look of The Fritz at home,” Hendrickson adds.

The comfort of their “home” made shooting the first three videos relatively easy. They’re also all edited and mixed by the band. There will be a “The Shoe Sessions Volume 2” (and undoubtedly more thereafter), for which The Fritz are preparing to record.

“We want to really do as much of them as possible,” Hendrickson divulges.

“Just casual and something we can be doing when we’re not out on the road.

They’re kind of fun things so that people who are interested in what we’re doing can keep up with us and [be] engaged.”

The band’s stock of songs is continuously on the rise and they’re working through them all. The Fritz will head back to the studio this January to record a new album. While it’s possible a couple of “Shoe Session” songs will make it onto the record, there are a lot more in the works to come.

Their expanding collection helps the band come up with a fresh set night after night. They also tend to take liberties with some arrangements—improv jams that fans of Phish or the Grateful Dead might enjoy.

“A lot of really cool modern jazz is

Yet, The Fritz avoids too many improvs. The high-energy nature of their music can be tiring when spiraling on and on in a set.

“Some people can do that,” he says.

“Virtuosos like Miles Davis can do that, but we’re not Miles Davis. If we did it in every song, we’d be burned out quickly. . . . Most of our time is spent trying to write good songs and have good arrangements. It’s a lot of time spent arranging and composing.”

In Wilmington, no two shows will be alike. So fans can rest assured that securing tickets to both nights will be an adventure in music.

“We’re kind of ambitious people [and] it’s a beast that keeps needing more and more music,” Hendrickson says.

“As soon as we get stuff together, we need to keep feeding it. We always have fresh stuff, and we feel like we’re challenging ourselves and evolving. Hopefully, the songs will get better as we go.”

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“We’re trying to write as much new music for the album as possible,” he says. “Hopefully, we’ll have a lot of stuff that people won’t have heard before.”

doing that, too, where they’ll play the same song but with a different arrangement or feel,” Hendrickson says. “They might take a song that they normally play and play it in half-time [or] anything you can do to make it fresh for the audience and especially for yourself. You kind of trick yourself into being creative, even though you may have played that song a hundred times that year.”

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

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

Madafo: Storytelling and Music (10:30am; $5)

—Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street; Comedy Dance Party (8pm; $7) —Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th Str.; 910 399-3NOW

Sex Toy Bingo (9pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

(910)-452-1212

Universal Sigh (9pm; Cover TBD; Rock, Funk)

Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 $ Wednesdays & Fridays Hurricanes 5 6-9pm th July 20 5564 Carolina Beach Road, Robbie Barry (910) 452-1212

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Open Mic (6:30pm; Free)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Brian Keith Wallen (7pm; Free; Blues) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Best Behavior (7pm; Free; Garage Rock)

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

July 22nd Selah Dubb

Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

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

July 27th Mykel Barbee

Neighborhood Live Music (8pm; Free)

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

Bomb Night (9pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free) 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach | 910.256.5551

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

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Heter Pan’s Opera Jam (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Bass Station (10pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 WELCOME BACK! Chris Robinson (above) will return with the Brotherhood at Greenfield Lake on Sat., July 23. Tickets are $24 adv. and $28 day of. Photo by Tom Dorgan.

Funky Monks (6pm; Free; Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) —Downtown Sundown Concert, 11 Princess St.

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$2.75 Yuengling Draft $2.75 Domestic Bottles 65 Wings, 4-7pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 $3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball $5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

Robbie Berry (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

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

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

Amateur Night: Open Mic & Homebrew (7pm; Free)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Comedy Dance Party (8pm; $7)

—Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St.; 910-399-3NOW

Tarrus Riley (8pm; $15-$20; Reggae)

Selah Dubb (6pm; Free; Reggae)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Karaoke (6:30pm; Free)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Chris Luther & Rich Zimmerman (7pm; Free; Jazz) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Folkstone Stringband (7pm; Free)

Jazz and Cocktails (8:30pm; Free)

Andy Haynes (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

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

Port City Shakedown (4pm; Free; Party, Dance) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

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

Live Music on the Deck (4pm; Free)

Artistry in Jazz Big Band Jazz concert (7pm; Free)

The Rock N Roll Chorus (5pm; Free)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

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Sunday Bluegrass (5:30pm; Free)

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—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

Shagwf, Slomo Dingo & Nevernauts Live (9pm; $7)

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

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

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

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Tom & Jane (10pm; Free; Acoustic)

6 Prong Paw and more (9pm; Cover TBD; Metal)

Alternative Vision (9pm; Free; Alt Rock)

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

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

DJ UK (10pm; Free)

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The Fritz (10pm; $10; Funk, Jam)

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Jazz Piano on Front St. (6pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

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

Electrik Mondays w/ Brewtal & Friends (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Andy Haynes (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

David Dixon Trio (7pm; Free; Rock)

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

Chris Robinson Brotherhood (7pm; $24-$28; Blues Rock)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.; 910-341-7855

Mike Blair & The Stonewalls w/ Striking Copper (8pm; Free; Americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

Sarah Richardson Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Uncharted 4 (8:30pm; $7; Comedy)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Hardcore Rock Show (8:30pm; $8)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Karaoke with DJ Damo (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Rob Ronner (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 910-772-1400

Bibis Ellison Band Live (10pm; $10)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

Kim Dicso (10pm; Free; Folk)

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

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

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

TJ’s Sin Night (9pm; Cover TBD)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Karaoke w/ Party Gras Entertainment (10pm; Free) —Johnny Luke’s Kitchen Bar, 5500 Market St.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

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

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

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

James Jarvis, Jazz Piano (7pm; Free)

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

Opera Wilmington: Cosi fan tutte (7:30pm; $40$60)

—UNCW Cultural Arts Theatre, 601 S. College Rd.

Ryan Davis (8pm; $7; Comedy) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

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The Fritz (10pm; $10; Funk, Jam)

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Travis Shallow (7pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999 —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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BOLD, BRIGHT ... SOUTHERN:

NC fashion designer Emily Newnam hand paints patterns for her line Southern Frock

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e: What was the first piece you made?

n southeastern NC, fashion wavers on the streets, from hippy, earthy looks to hipster grayscale color palettes to bold and bright coastal prints, where palm leaves cover the torso. It’s a hodgepodge of at-ease living in all its incarnations. However, one eastern shoreboard designer finds a bounty of inspiration from the beauty of her surroundings—sea, sand, sun.

EN: I think I first started playing around with making dresses and skirts in high school—nothing too serious; didn’t really use patterns, just having fun with a sewing machine that my mimi gave me. The first dress I made was a brown strapless dress with a turquoise ribbon that ties in the back. I still have it!

Emily Newnam launched her fashion line Southern Frock in summer of 2010. The designer doesn’t just copy and paste prints from stock photos but carefully hand-paints patterns—along with the help of her friends—to design dresses, tunics, rompers, jumpsuits, blouses, and beach cover-ups. Pineapples, star fish, coral, and geometric swirls come in bright hues from cobalt blues to kelly greens.

“Our signature prints give Southern Frock a certain personality that is recognizable to our customers,” Newnam says.

EN: Right out of school I worked for Patsy Aiken, a children’s clothing designer in Raleigh, where I learned the back side of the clothing business. Aiken has proved to have a big impact of running a clothing line; She is a huge inspiration to me for all she has accomplished in the industry. Patsy, like myself, after over 30 years of running her successful children’s clothing company, packed up and moved to the coast.

She now lives in Wilmington, too!

Growing up in eastern NC, I’ve never really had the urge to move to NYC or LA to try to start a fashion career, so after Raleigh and working for Patsy, I moved south to Charleston, SC, where Southern Frock was born.

The inspiration of Charleston is unlike any place in the world and has had a huge influence on the line!

encore (e): Tell us how you got into fashion design; where did it all begin?

Emily Newnam (EN): I’ve always had a creative influence throughout life, growing up. My dad majored in art at East Carolina, and my mom and dad both have always been a huge support in following my dreams. I had no idea I would have my own clothing line one day.

e: What was the impetus to create the company?

EN: I think as I started learning more and more about the industry—and many years of trial and error working for other clothing lines—I decided to go out on a leap of faith

I majored in textiles at NC State, then transferred to Meredith College in Raleigh

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e: What were you doing before you launched Southern Frock?

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e: Will the color palettes and designs change for the fall line—will they continue to be bright and bold?

COASTAL COLOR: The Vaughn Dress is a twist on the classic shift, available online through southernfrock.com or visit Spectrum Gallery locally to see more designs. Courtesy photo

EN: The colors will continue to be bright and bold patterns, a little more black and tan for fall but with a pop of color. The pattern designs for fall will be kind of an abstract, blown up animal print with bright colors, as well as chambray. e: What are your upcoming goals for the business?

EN: I am playing around with the idea of launching a small children’s line to compliment some of the fabric patterns used in the line. I hope we continue to grow with patterns and styles that more and more women love. The best compliment of all is knowing other ladies love the line just as much as mom and I do.

and see what would happen. It’s something I really love and have a true passion for.

The support and influence of my family and friends has meant the world over the years as Southern Frock has continued to grow. I wouldn’t be where I am now without them. e: Any advice to women looking to imAll of my best friends are my models—esprove their style and fashion sense? pecially my family.

My mom, Betsy, is the other half of Southern Frock and has been my business partner since the second year of getting started.

She is such an inspiration and puts so much into business. Aside from wholesaling to Belk department stores and boutiques all over the U.S. and Caribbean, we opened our first flagship shop in Beaufort, NC, where the business is based out of. My dad was a huge influence in that project, right down to drawing the blueprints. It takes a village! My sister, Jenny, is also my biggest fan! e: You have bright, bold prints, many of which are inspired by coastal life.

Tell me a little about what draws you to these prints.

EN: Definitely accessorizing and dressing for your body type is the best advice for women’s style. My mom has a big influence in the direction of the collection as we continue to grow. Throughout the years, We have added styles with sleeves and silhouettes that compliment a wide range of body types and ages.

Also, a pop of color is always a must!

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Available at Spectrum Art and Jewelry 1125-J Military Cutoff Rd. EN: I just love color. It makes people (In the The Forum) happy. A lot of the inspiration comes from www.southernfrock.com

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WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC

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

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

ARTEXPOSURE!

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

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

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art

by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture

by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

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

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. Crescent Moon is THE place in Wilmington for art, where the most talented local, regional and national artists

choose to exhibit their work. They also feature designer fashions, bridal accessories, home décor, a children’s section, and fine gifts. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and a newly expanded showroom with stunning new collections from returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone—all under one moon. Crescent Moon art and styles may be out of this world but not out of your budget. On July 22 from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host Beth Hill as its featured artist of the month.

Beth works in oil and acrylic painting and mixed media. Also presenting is popular musical artist Michael Frusha along with wine and cheese for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

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

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EXPO 216

216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC (910)769-3899 Wed. – Sun., noon-6pm www.expo216.com A nonprofit specialty museum that opened in May, Expo 216 is a theme-driven “gallerium” and focuses on a single social or environmental issue. The inaugural theme, “Ocean Plastic,” runs until December 2016 and was inspired by a photograph of an albatross with ingested plastic by nature photographer, David Liittschwager.Visitors will view multiple components of the theme including: CSI: Albatross, solve the mystery of who killed the albatross; Fashion in Plastic, nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers; The Plastic Age, an insightful history of the invention of plastic; What Goes Around, Comes Around by BonnieMonteleone; Light Within the Darkness: What Lies Beneath by Alexandra Morse; along with provocative and thought-provoking art by local artists.

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

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NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Reflections features new works from North Carolina painters Lisa Creed and Angie Sinclair. Both Creed and Sinclair paint serene scenes of the Carolina coast, from peaceful marshes to playful beaches. Opening reception takes place July 22, from 6pm to 9pm, in conjunction with Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Reflections will remain on view until August 20, 2016.

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

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RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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

Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SPECTRUM GALLERY

The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery featuring exceptional art of the Carolinas. Currently showing “SEEShore,” coastal artworks by Chip Hemingway, Susan Hecht, Kimberlee Maselli and Rebecca DiMaio. Also introducing Southern Frock, colorful, casual clothing by North Carolina designer, Emily Newnam. Spectrum Gallery has been a source for fine art, gifts,

200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level • (910) 362-7431 Tues.- Sat., noon - 5pm CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Marvin Saltzman Retrospective through August 13. An artist lecture will take place in the gallery on July 28th from 5-6pm. Saltzman was born in Chicago in 1931, and attended the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1954 to 1956. He received a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Southern California in 1959, and taught at multiple universities, including Eastern Oregon State College, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Southern California, and was a member of the faculty of the UNC Chapel Hill from 1967 to 1996.

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World.” Hasson has written and rewritten the play numerous times already.

little over a year ago, local actor, writer and director Ron Hasson launched a new initiative that would help playwrights see their early works come to fruition with a first-read.

Page to Stage Unlimited began with hopes to encourage more original productions in Wilmington and give writers an opportunity to hear and see their words come to life in order to properly edit and revise scripts for full production.

“The plot follows a group of friends on a sleep-away field-trip meeting up in the neighborhood of host families capturing some rare late-night freedom,” Hasson describes. “Eventually, we learn the characters in the reading form an unspoken triangle, as the gay character allows the hunky guy to tease and toy with sexuality, and the gay guy’s best friend instinctively feels the need to protect him from a fruitless pursuit, offering up an innocent, guileless love as a superior substitute.”

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“Ron assembled a group of actors here and shared his vision for the group with us,” says Pam Smith, who helps wrangle the once-a-month reads at Cameron Art Museum on the third Thursday each month. “There were 10 to 12 of us initially, and now our group has over 100 members.”

Thus far they have hosted at least (if not more than) 40 readings—a few have been screenplays as well. They’ve seen quite a few once-acts make it to the stage as full productions at Browncoat Pub and Theatre, including Chase Harrison’s “Wendigo” and Josh Bailey’s “Greedy.”

“Both as an actor and as a writer, it’s a great atmosphere of encouragement and fun,” Smith says. “The process and support in our group is constructive and nurturing. Ron’s insight and talent have built a marvelous climate for growth.”

This Thursday Page to Stage will host a reading of multiple works, as they pay tribute to “Patriotism in America.” Irene Muccia-Slater will have her piece, “Dear John,” read by Lily Nicole. The monologue talks about the first female motorcycle cop.

“This is a real chance for local talent to polish and shine,” Muccia-Slater says, “a chance for us to be our own advocates. I have a lot of film, theater, voice-over, and print [work] under my belt. I am an actor, writer, screenwriter, and producer, but I learn something every day from these talented compatriots and that’s great, because when you stop learning, you stop living, and it’s great fun! My feeling is, and always has been, if it’s not fun, then you are doing something wrong.”

Just as well, Muccia-Slater will read founder Hasson’s latest works-in-progress, “Home of the Best People in the

Hasson revised the play from four acts to three, and chose for the read this particular moment at the end of act one because it’s the most crucial to the play’s structure. It pulsates the momentum of act two’s tumultuous dream/war.

“We’ve already had a workshop almost two years ago, and this is the kind of play that could go up at any time,” Hasson tells, “as soon as space and time are convenient.”

Hasson’s impressive and prolific output has seen five different plays in progress in front of a Page to Stage audience. “A one-act I co-wrote with Craig Kittner is the sixth play I’ve brought to an event, and it is still the only one that has been produced,” he says of “Zero,” which debuted at Browncoat in “Amazing Wonder Stories,” which featured multiple one-acts by local writers. “Starting Page to Stage has made it difficult to find time to complete my own work, but it is totally worth it.”

As far as what’s ahead in the group’s evolution, Hasson says the partnership with CAM and their liaison, Daphne Holmes, is a cherished one. “With Cameron we’re able to start people down that path,” he tells. “As interest grows, we might have a new full-length show up each month. That’s what I’d like to see.”

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Page to Stage Unlimited

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. July 25-27 (additional showing July 27 at 4 p.m.): In Rebecca Miller’s witty modern romantic comedy “Maggie’s Plan,” Greta Gerwig portrays Maggie Hardin, a vibrant and practical 30-something New Yorker working in education. Luckless in love, she decides it’s time to have a child on her own. But when she meets John Harding (Ethan Hawke), an anthropology professor and struggling novelist, Maggie falls in love for the first time, and adjusts her plans for motherhood. (R, 1 hr 38 min; pictured).

here was part of me that thought the 21st century was going to be transformative for comedy. After a rather heavy number of teen comedies inspired by “She’s All That” and “American Pie,” audiences started to see a nice stretch of hilarious, irreverent funny films like “Old School,” “The Hangover” and “Wedding Crashers.” They featured well-intentioned sophomoric schlubs getting into all sorts of shenanigans, requiring a healthy dose of F-bombs and some gags that pushed the boundaries of good taste.

“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” manages to accomplish most of its pedestrian goals. It’s a comedy that qualifies as entertaining but doesn’t ever find its groove while mashing together some pretty traditional tropes.

Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) are two brothers dealing with perpetual manchild syndrome. They run a liquor business and party hard—so hard in fact that they tend to ruin any and every family function. This is of great concern to their family, as their younger sister, Jeannie, is preparing for her destination wedding in Hawaii. Mike and Dave’s dad believe the key to breaking the perpetual cycle of destruction is to get his bumbling boys to bring dates.

Enter Alice (Anna Kendrick) and Tatyana (Aubrey Plaza): two party girls trying to break a string of bad luck. After seeing Mike and Dave on TV, pitching the idea of a free trip to Hawaii for two “good girls,” they orchestrate a plan to become the only two options. They sell themselves as nice girls, but these two are a pile of kindling always looking for a match. The wedding and everyone involved soon fall victim to Alice and Tatyana’s hard partying. Ironically, the girls Mike and Dave bring to help prevent a disaster actually cause it. Who could have seen that coming?

There are small attempts at building characters. Alice is getting over being left at the altar. The wedding begins to trigger matrimonial PTSD, and the only way she knows how to deal with it involves an open bar and a healthy dose of MDMA. Tatyana is less burdened with emotional baggage but is Alice’s primary enabler. Mike needs to grow up, and Dave needs to go draw a comic book about liquor superheroes or something utterly forgettable.

SMALL-DOSE HILARITY: The cast of ‘Mike and Dave’ amuse somewhat, but in the end the comedy comes across as forced . Courtesy photo

“Mike and Dave” is an interesting piece of work. It’s amusing but rarely laugh-outloud funny. The film lacks a signature gag or super funny moment audiences will remember after leaving the theater. It features some well-developed and ultimately redeemable characters. The main problem is too much of the film’s laughs are reliant on Adam Devine, who basically has one gag: acting like a pouty 5-year-old in the body of a grown man. It’s funny in small doses, but he lets loose like a rabid dog throughout the movie and tears through scenes in the unfunniest of ways, like a tornado of teeth and bugging eyes leaving nothing but blank expressions in its wake.

The word “forced” comes to mind a lot when watching the film. Comedy certainly isn’t easy, but it shouldn’t be this hard.

Anna Kendrick is likable enough but struggles to be the awkward Alice. I love Aubrey Plaza, but her “Jersey Shore”-inspired gangsta lean is like listening to Hodor making sweet love to a porcupine.

Only Zac Efron comes out fairly unscathed, mainly because he’s asked to do nothing more than play the exact same character he’s played in all three comedies he has starred in this year. Seriously, when did I miss the memo that Zac Efron was the go-to straight man for every comedy in 2016? Efron is likable and charming enough, but it’s July and I already had to deal with three comedies starring Zac Efron. Do I really need a Zac Efron fix every 60 days? Is Hollywood that desperate for good looking men in their 20s that they

can’t find one other guy to cast in a role like this and mix it up?

“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” isn’t a bad movie, but it isn’t really a good one either. For the amount of energy being spent on screen, I expected something far funnier. Even the traditional bloopers and outtakes reel that play beside the credits painfully was average. Here’s a tip: If you can’t find two minutes of hilarious outtakes in your comedy, the other 90 minutes might not be so hot either.

DETAILS:

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ ★

Rated R Directed by Jake Szymanski Starring Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza

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Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches.

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

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 Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer

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Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM CAFÉ

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours:

Tues-Sat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-796-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 113. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

THE DONUT INN

A first for donut shops in Wilmington. Huge handcut gourmet donuts are made fresh daily on site, and a sizzling grill serving up every kind of breakfast sandwich imaginable! Don’t forget about us for lunch! Sandwiches are piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Our coffees are specially brewed in an Italian Cimbali espresso machine.

Come for visit and make yourself at home! 1427 Military Cutoff rd. (910)679-8420 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like

cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

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

THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s

serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too!

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

– 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

(910) 833-8867.

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

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

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

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

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

hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

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

THE PUB A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature oneof-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch.

Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar.

Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in

JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI 614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com

Early Bird Hibachi Special: $16.99 - Pick 2 meats: Steak | Chicken | Shrimp | Calamari Early Bird Sushi Special: 1/2 OFF Classic Roll, Sunday - Thursday 11-1pm & 4-7pm Mon - Thur: 11am - 2:30pm & 4 -10pm • Fri: 11am - 2:30 pm & 4pm - 11pm Sat: 11am -11pm • Sun: 11am - 9:30pm

Steak, Seafood, & Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill”, Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura Dishes, & Japanese Noodle Entrées!

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SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain.

Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

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

452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music.

Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11

a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

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

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

KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouthwatering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more.

Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees.

This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

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

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

THAI SPICE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m.

– 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the neverdisappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

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

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

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

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HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski.

Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan. Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, gluten-and-allergyfriendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH:

Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

INDIAN KABOB AND GRILL

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington’s only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our “tandoor” clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and

herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week.

We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown

South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

225 South Water St ∙ 910-769-3709

Globally Inspired Cuisine & Handcrafted Spirits

Scratch Made • Pure Ingredients • Vegan, Gluten & Allergy Friendly Grass-fed Burgers • Hormone Free • Featuring Local NC Beef & Pork

Wine Down Wednesdays: 1/2 OFF Wine Martini Tastings: Friday 5-7pm Book your private luncheon events with us

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for weekly specials

HOURS: Mon. Closed • Tues. - 4pm – 9pm • Wed. 4pm – 10pm Thurs. - Sat. 11am – 10pm • Sun. 11am – 9pm

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Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City?

Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-fromscratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

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

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and

a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius).

Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with topnotch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

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

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 7991399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

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

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

SAN JUAN CAFÉ

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city!

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

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

A TASTE OF ITALY • WWW.ATASTEOFITALYDELI.COM ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sat. 11 a.m.-

2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

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

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

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

SEAFOOD CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta,

and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 3711188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland &

Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu.

The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grassfed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free

Free at the Felix...

• Wine tasting Thursdays • Jazz music Thursdays • Peanuts on every table

serving lunch & dinner • full bar • live music • daily specials Sun-Thurs: 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm • Closed Mondays 2140 Burnett Blvd. • (910) 399-1213 • www.felixcafeonline.com encore | july 20 - july 26, 2016 | www.encorepub.com 25

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING BRUNCH:

LUNCH,

DINNER

&

SUNDAY

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce.

Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-4587380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat:

11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and

Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on

Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

door seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11am-2am daily.

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

jector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

DIG AND DIVE “A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11ammidnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge

HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 7634133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs.,

4-7pm

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE

Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laidback atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

Full menu until 2am daily.

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

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PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant.

Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-2399153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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EXTRA>>FEATURE

HUNGRY FOR PEACE:

Potluck for Peace builds bridges and dialogue at the dinner table

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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or many Wilmingtonians, as well as citizens across the country, current social circles and conversations (online and otherwise) revolve around racism, hate, violence, and death. Not surprisingly, often they can be fueled by misinformation and lack of understanding. For others, maybe it’s just hard to be a part of the conversation.

Enter: Potluck for Peace.

Started by YWCA Lower Cape Fear, the first Potluck for Peace stemmed from YWCA’s involvement in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in 2015. The first potluck was dubbed “Wilmington in Black and White: Continuing the Conversation,” and its theme surrounded “Recognizing and Respecting Differences.” Diversity specialist Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith (also known as the Night Nurse over the past 20 years, who hosts reggae music on local stations, and can now be heard on Modern Rock 98.7’s Reggae Redemption) hosted the inaugural discussion.

They received such positive feedback for the first potluck that YWCA’s community outreach coordinator Kelly Williams says they decided to hold one each quarter indefinitely. “The overall goal is to continue a conversation about changes that need to be made in the community,” she says, “and express concerns or problems we see, and then move toward healthy and positive solutions, and ways for reconciliation.”

Their second potluck, “On a Mission for Girls of Color,” was an extension to YWCA’s Stand Against Racism campaign last April. Women empowerment specialist and founder of Escape to Sisterhood and Girls Rocking in the South (G.R.I.T.S.), Suprena Hickman, led the event.

Now on their third Potluck for Peace, “Continuing the Conversation” is scheduled for July 21, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., at YWCA on College Road. It will be facilitated by Kenny House, board president of the Wilmington Area Leadership Foundation.

“The goal for the potluck is to offer a platform and safe space to have an open dialogue about the issues plaguing our community,” Williams explains, “centered around diversity, unity, equality, and race relations.”

Potluck for Peace starts where a lot of good conversations do: with food. Each guest is asked to bring a dish to share, whether it’s a side, entrée or drink. The idea is to contribute to a “family-style dinner” in a safe and respectful environment, where minds can be open to engaging discussion led by a facilitator.

“The idea is each table should have a variety of people,” Williams continues, “from different education levels, backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, career paths, political and religious affiliations, etc. By sitting at a table with people we wouldn’t normally associate with, it forces us out of our comfort zones.”

Each table is given group activities and topics to discuss. YWCA assistant executive director Katie Tate says facilitators typically have large and small group activities planned. “A larger group activity is used as an ice-breaker, and then we break into smaller groups to have more intimate conversations,” she says.

At the end of the meal, everyone reconvenes for a larger discussion pertaining to the activity. This is where Kenny House, who’s also representing a new initiative of WALF called “Change,” will continue to host talks of race, culture and building bridges.

“Part of [Kenny’s] expertise is conflict resolution, reconciliation, and positive interactions and engagement,” Williams explains. “This is not Kenny’s first time leading this discussion. The group often gets together and hosts similar discussions, so Kenny will be facilitating a discussion with interactive games and activities similar to what [they’ve] done in the past.”

House will focus on relationships and the kind of communication that builds bridges rather than polarizes people.

Groups will explore different perspectives, ideas and questions about different cultures and racial backgrounds. The idea of such interaction is to help build healing relationships. Williams says the exercises will not focus on recent events and issues like Black Lives Matter and police brutality.

“Those issues have been occurring for 60-plus years,” she says. “Kenny and the event host will definitely have a statement about the issues, but we want to focus more on long-lasting problems and solutions in hopes this isn’t seen as an event that is

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Diversity specialist Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith (above) facilitated the first Potluck for Peace at the YWCA Lower Cape Fear. Courtesy photo.

reactionary to media or news, but is very aware and evident that systemic racism has been in existence for over 120 years.”

Another of its goals is to connect the YWCA and its programming with more community members. Essentially, they hope to grow their audience. “Potlucks allow us to serve people [who] are potential members and program participants of the Y,” Tate says. “We currently have volunteer opportunities available, as well as committee positions.”

Past potlucks have seen diverse groups in attendance, including community members and leaders, public officials, and youth. However, Tate says participants should come prepared for mature conversation not suitable for young children.

“Everyone in the community is welcome and encouraged to attend Potluck for Peace,” she adds.

Potlucks do fill up, with only 80 seats available, and individuals are encouraged to RSVP to Kelly Williams at 910799-6820 ext. 114 or email newchoices@ ywca-lowercapefear.org.

For more details, visit the Facebook event page Potluck for Peace: Continuing the Conversation.

DETAILS:

Potluck for Peace: Continuing the Conversation Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

YWCA Lower Cape Fear 2815 S. College Rd. Free (bring a dish or drinks)

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EXTRA>>FACT OR FICTION

GOING ALOFT: Chapter 14, Life in the Harbor

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

aptain needed a local cell phone to contact our Bahamian business partners. Saint, Artist and I jumped at the opportunity to go ashore and purchase one with a few damp twenties. It was an excuse to get off the boat for a little while and stimulate our senses with something other than the water, with which we had been surrounded by for the past month.

After a short dinghy ride, we found ourselves walking down East Bay Street, the main road that led to the cruise ships from the dock at Green Parrot Bar. It was hot, dusty and loud from zooming cars on the English side of the road, where a constant symphony of beeps, honks, toots, and outright blasts passed with nearly every car.

In America the national pastime while driving is texting; it’s our way to keep in touch with friends as we go about our business. In the Bahamas, they practice a similar thing, but on a more immediate level. Rather than connecting with other people over ethereal electromagnetic waves, they prefer the sonic ones of a car horn. Cell phones are more expensive in Nassau, as it turned out.

It felt good to be around people in the noisy business of their daily lives: walking on the sidewalk, going into restaurants, sitting on porches, staying out of the hot island sun.

Soon we arrived at the cruise ship mega-entertain-o-plex, and weaved through throngs of tourists, who were laughing, eating ice cream and holding souvenirs while taking pictures of each other. On the sidewalk overlooking the waterfront, vendors on blankets dealt Cuban cigars, conch shells and hand-painted pictures of sunsets. Little kids blew bamboo flutes in my face and shouted, “One dollar, one dollar,” in between atonal bleats. Deckhands in crisp white shirts walked past and yelled about various snorkeling trips at low prices.

Stores that sold $3,000 diamond-encrusted wristwatches duty-free shared buildings with trinket hustlers who sold tawdry goods, blurry photographs on T-shirts, postcards of sunsets that said, “Life in the Bahamas: Ya Mon!” or “Conch Get Enough of Dis,” and pirate heads made out of discarded husks of coconuts. Some poor, sad black teenager worked the register while sweaty white people in loud clothing milled around and prodded the merchandise.

We went into a giant air-conditioned building called the “Straw Market.” Behind the labyrinth of booths, we found the help desk, and sitting in the sagging chair behind it was a Bahamian boy, heavyset and about 12. He wore green basketball shorts and a faded red shirt. We asked for directions to the Bahamian Telephone Company, the government-regulated telecommunications monopoly.

“Follow me, I show you,” he said. “Grandma, I’m going.”

The old Bahamian woman sat in a chair in the back of his booth and nodded. He set off and weaved through the aisles full of Bahamian vendors selling hand-woven textiles and high-quality wooden model sailboats.

The artist, the saint and I followed closely. He took us back onto East Bay street, crossed it and turned left. We passed ice cream shops and the McDonald’s.

I was up front and asked, “So have you been having a good day?”

He considered this, then said with a faint nod, “E.T.C.” “E.T.C.?” I said. “What does that mean?”

“In Nassau, when you ask someone how their day is going, you say, how go?” he said, then he paused and waited for me to pick up on it.

“How go?” I attempted.

“E.T.C.,” he replied. “Every-ting cool.”

“Ah, I get it. E.T.C., man. Good to hear.

Hey Saint, how go?”

“E.T.C.,” he said with a grin. “Artist, how go?”

“What are we doing?” she said. She was in back and couldn’t hear us over the buzz of traffic and passing snippets of hundreds of conversations besides our own. We explained it to her.

“E.T.C.,” she said.

The little boy kept walking, slower now, as if hunting for a secret entrance. This place must be hard to find. Finally, bashfully, he sidled up to a police officer directing traffic at an intersection and said something in patois.

The police officer looked at him, looked at us, and burst into laughter.

“Man, don’t you remember they moved it last month? It’s on the other side of East Bay, past the market. You dummy!” He looked at our pale group with a smile. “Just walk back

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that way a while and you’re sure to see it. It’s on the left, just past the bend in the road.”

“Thanks,” we said.

Our boy guide looked at us sheepishly and headed back to his grandmother. We said goodbye to him, found BTC, bought our phone and started to head back to the ship.

We elected to take a different route than how we came.

Wandering outside the immediate ring of the cruise ships, downtown Nassau was quite pretty. It combines a post-colonial British knack for layout and handsome monuments and squares with a tropical motif of palm trees, bleached-white buildings, and lizards that scurry between shade and sun. I particularly fell in love with the little two-story octagonal-shaped public library (that used to be a jail) in one of the open knolls. There was a park lined with imposingly tall palm trees and a monolith commemorating the Bahamian dead from one of the world wars.

On a cobblestone-lined street that boasted a pirate museum, a suspiciously relaxed black man sat sprawled on a bench and promised us he could get us any kind of drug we could possibly want, provided we fronted him some cash. We politely declined, and instead began to walk up the hill that separated and contained the cruise ships from the rest of the island, curious to see what was on the other side. * * * * * “Last week? On dat side of da hill,” said

the Bahamian man on crutches who sold newspapers by the side of the road. “Dere were 14 murders.”

He was selling water at his little stand, alongside sodas, candy bars and newspapers. He peddled to the cars that passed on the road that led over the hill. There was no seat for him.

“That’s got to be personal matters or something, right?” Saint asked. He was the one who walked up to the man in the first place to ask what there was to do on that side of the hill. The hill separated the cruise ship megaplex from whatever was on the other side. The man on crutches shook his head.

“No, mon,” he said, “shooting into crowds.

No reason to it.”

A car drove past and honked at him; his eyes met the drivers and he raised his forehead in recognition, a universal “sup” motion, accompanied by a small, downlow wave.

“But why don’t you stay over here, eh?

What you want over dare?”

“Just curious, I guess.”

The man clicked his tongue and shook his head. “Mon, stay on dat side,” he said, and gestured back the way we came. “It’s well lit.

It’s clean. You can buy everything you want.”

John Wolfe is a licensed captain who still gets seasick in rough weather, but goes sailing anyway. He holds a BFA in creative writing from UNCW. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the water, playing music or drinking beer.

“Going Aloft” is Wolfe’s nonfiction serialized piece, to be published in encore every other week in 2016.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods from over 30 various vendors at the Kure Beach Market. The Market is held throughout the summer months on Tuesday mornings from 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park. The dates for 2016 are Tuesday, June 14th through Tuesday, August 30th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

PRO-WRESTLING FAN EXPO 3

Masters of Ring Entertainment presents their Pro Wrestling Fan Expo 3 at Coastline Convention Center, 7/23, 10am-5pm. Live pro wrestling and a chance to see pro wrestling stars, such as Former WCW World Champion / Former WWE Star & Founder of DDPYOGA, “Diamond” Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash (by guest vendor CM Promotions/Charm City Sports-Pasadena), Former TNA Champion and current TNA Impact Star James Storm, Former TNA Champion and current TNA Impact Star EC3, Global Force Wrestling co-founders Jeff

Jarrett and Karen Jarrett, Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels, Current TNA Stars The Wolves, Former TNA Impact Knockout Angelina Love, Former WWE Star & Current ROH Star Matt Sydal and many more. Guests subject to cancellation or schedule change. Additional fees for autographs and photo ops. A special 2-hour evening pro wrestling show will take place from 8-10p, where the Masters of Ring Entertainment World Championship will be on the line for the first time between James Storm vs Jeff Jarrett vs EC3! $20 in advance or $40 combo ticket: MastersofRingEntertainment.com or at Nerd-

vana Comix, 130 N Front St. Bambi Weavil at (910) 538-4309.

charity/fundraisers STOP SUMMER HUBGER

Stop Summer Hunger serves to raise food, funds, and awareness runs through July 31 throughout the Food Bank’s 34 counties. Purpose is to collect food and funds to help the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington feed children at a time when school cafeterias are closed to 300,000 children relying on the free and reduced-cost meal program. The goal this year is to raise enough food and funds to provide 3.3 million meals to children and families this summer. stopsummerhunger.org. Live Oak Bank will match any gift made to the Wilmington Branch during the month of June and July up to $30,000. 1314 Marstellar St.

music/concerts BASS STATION

Thursdays at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe is a weekly event presented by Bass Cadet Productions and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond. The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement. 1612 Castle St.

BLACK POLISHED CHROME

Check out the newest way to get to the weekend-- Black Polished Chrome! An open mic for poets and lyricists with live upright bass

by David Canning accompanying you! Live at Bar Local tonight and every Wednesday! All welcome! Musicians too. Bellas Bar Local, 19 Market St.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Live music at Ocean Front Park on the first and third Sunday through October from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

JAZZ AT BELLAMY

Jazz at the Mansion, a concert series. 8/11, Vanessa Lynch. 9/8, El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars. Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond. All concerts start at 6:30pm. Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

MEDAFO

7/20, 10:30am: Madafo is a Musician and a Storyteller who contributes to the community and loves to educate the youth around him. His

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performances and workshops are ageless, and informative, as they speak to all cultures and ethnic groups. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. ROCK N ROLL CHORUS

7/24, 5pm: The RockNRoll Chorus is returning to Kure Beach, performing at Ocean Front Park from 5-7 pm on Sunday, July 24th. No instruments, just voices performing rock n roll favorites. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

OPERA WILMINGTON’S COSI FAN TUTTE

7/27, 7:30pm: It all starts with a bet: two young soldiers agree to disguise themselves to test their lovers’ fidelity. Seduction, mistaken identities, and sublime music combine to see if love can, indeed, conquer all. Join Opera Wilmington for Mozart’s brilliant comedic masterpiece, Così fan tutte, sung in Italian with English subtitles. Performances take place in UNCW’s Main Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m. (July 27 preview) 8 p.m. (Fridays) and 3 p.m. (Sundays). Tickets $40-$50. A free Behind the Scenes with Opera Wilmington event, 10 a.m. July 23, is open to the public. UNCW, 601 South College Rd.

STAND AGAINST HB2

7/31: Performers will play at Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews to raise their voices against HB2 and in support of EqualityNC and QORDS. All ticket sales will go to important organizations to help their fight against this harmful and hateful law and their direct work with queer youth and music. Performers include: ,Orlando Parker Jr., Folkstar, L Shape Lot (duo), Bruno Rose, Sad Magazine Blue Cactus, Kamara Thomas & The Night Drivers, Jefferson Hart & Ghosts of the Old North State, Rod Abernethy, Robert Kirkland, Jon Lindsay, and others plus surprises. Tickets: $15 adv/$25 VIP balcony seats (50 max).

Children 12 and under free. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2563479.

WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS

7/31, 1:30pm: Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm Entire Group. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome!Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Learn more about this singing at http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, 3201 s. 17th St.

theatre/auditions WE’RE JUST LIKE YOU, ONLY PRETTIER

Fri-Sat, 7/20, 6:30pm: TheatreNOW last brought you Rude Bitches Make Me Tired and now brings another of Rivenbark’s collections of Southern humor to life and welcomes the audience to the South that Celia loves—the land of “Mama and them”, “precious and dahlin’”, and mommies who mow and quips like, “What does a Southern woman consider grounds for divorce? When daddy takes the kids out in public dressed in their pajama tops and Tweety Bird swim socks. Again.” All this paired with a Southern-inspired dinner menu by TheatreNOW’s Chef Denise. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. $17-$37. theatrewilmington.com

1776

7/22-24, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: Presented by Opera House Theatre Company at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Philadelphia is hot as a furnace, and the debates inside are no less heated as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and the rest of the founding fathers argue over independence and revolution. Congress is divided as egos and agendas collide and common ground is hard to find. This brilliant, witty, and compelling musical breathes life and song into the story of how we took our first steps as a nation. Come celebrate the 4th of July and the 240th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the endearing, entertaining, and patriotic musical 1776! $32. www.thalianhall.org

PETER AND THE WOLF

7/27, 10:30am: UNCW Presents: Seahawk FAM (Family Art Matinees) bring you the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf directed by Wilmington puppeteer and WHQR classical musical host Gina Gambony. Share Prokofiev’s beautiful music with your children in this charming adaptation featuring puppets and masks. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

THE WILL ROGER FOLLIES

Book by Peter Stone; music composed and arranged by Cy Coleman. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Inspired by the words of Will and Betty Rogers. Wed., Aug. 3 – Sun., Aug. 7 and 12-14, 19-21, 8pm or Sun., 3pm $34. (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall. org All performances are on the Main Stage of Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.The warmth, wit, charm, and common sense of Will Rogers transformed him from a restless cowboy into the best-loved American of his day. He dominated every medium of his time – stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and personal appearances – and his homespun wisdom went straight to the nation’s heart. This dazzling musical casts Will’s story as a Ziegfeld Follies production and cleverly presents Will’s life by means of Ziegfeld’s showmanship , complete with glittering showgirls, rope tricks, show-stopping production numbers, and a paper moon. The Will Rogers Follies promises a night of pure entertainment with the greatest star this country has ever produced.

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COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with inbooth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

COMEDY DANCE PARTY

7/20, 8pm: We are bringing one of the Carolina’s hottest rising stars, Jenn Snyder to the Port City. Supporting players on this all star line up are Sara Hayden Thrower andLydia Manning.

Hosted by Meredith Armstrong. Don’t make me say it. You noticed already. It’s ladies night!

Men get in free before showtime. RSVP: 901871-6229. There will be a special Prince tribute at the end of the show with The Zack Burk Dancers, myself and Jordan Randolph Bench. $7 cover. Fundraier for our upcoming Respeck TheRoad Tour as well as an opportunity to support live comedy. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St.

DEAD CROW

7/22-23, 7pm/9:30pm: Andy Haynes is an LAbased writer/comedian who has been seen on Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

He has also performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Bumbershoot in Seattle and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon. Andy’s Comedy Central Half Hour Special debuted in 2013 and can be seen on comedycentral.com. • 7/29, 7pm: Mike Santo was born and raised in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He is married to his trophy wife, Sarah, and they have three beautiful children, Olivia, Peyton and Caroline. They live in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mike’s comedy is

a sarcastic and unique take on family life, being a Dad, being a husband, teaching Sunday School and growing up in the ‘80s. Mike was a finalist in the Myrtle Beach Open Mic contest in 2009, and won the same contest in 2010 out of a field of 48 comics from North and South Carolina. He is currently a Paramedic/Firefighter at Leland Fire Department. • 7/29, 9:30pm: Lew Morgante has been performing standup comedy since July of 2011 originally from upstate NY. Once Lew took stage he found his passion for telling jokes and stories. His comedy can be described as self-deprecating, confessional storytelling with a dash of angry rants. He co-hosts the podcast “Tell Me When To Stop”. Lew created the website PortCityComedy.com as a way to promote the local Wilmington comedy scene. Lew performed in the 2013 and 2014 Cape Fear Comedy Festival. He has been a finalist in the Port City’s Top Comic 2012, 2013 and 2014 and the Lazy Pirate’s Last Comic Standing 2013. www.deadcrowcomedy.com. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. RYAN DAVIS

7/27, 8pm: Viral sensation and one of the kings of queen city comedy Ryan Davis comes to the port city to make you rofl and lyao. Joining Ryan from Aiken, SC is Comedian Edward Aundraus. A fundraising event for Respeck TheRoad Comedy Toour/DVD in the fall. An advanced ticket can be purchased by donating to the tour’s gofundme: https://www.gofundme. com/23cz5n8k. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

NUTT HOUSE IMPROV TROUPE

7/30, 9:30pm: The Nutt House Improv Troupe has been a staple in the Wilmington comedy scene for 7 years, and has won the honor of being voted Encore’s “Best Of Improv Troupe”

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OPEN MIC

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for the last 5 years. They have a crowd pleasing, interactive show to willkeep you laughing throughout the night. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

dance CONTRA DANCE

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

All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

art FOREIGN SPACES

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

FULL CIRCLE

“Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy”—new work including oil pastel and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton, and fine-art prints by Susan Francy. Closing reception Friday, Sep-

tember 30th, 6-9 pm. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. SEE SHORE

Spectrum Gallery will feature coastal works by artists Chip Hemingway, Rebecca DiMaio, Kimberlee Maselli, and Susan Hecht. 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd.

ALLY FAVORY

Flytrap Brewing presents “Grounded,” a collection of artwork rooted in the natural forms from local artist Ally Favory. Flora and fauna, along with her sweet and handsome pup, Wally, bring Ally endless inspiration and joy in her work. On display through August 31. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

DIVERSE WORKS

Art by MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb. An additional reception on Friday, 7/22, and the show will remain on display until 8/12. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

Duncan Madaris Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ is on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery until Aug. 5. Hill’s ‘Artificial Light’ backlit and print-based photographs explore

how lighting impacts our perceptions of our surroundings. http://uncw.edu/boseman. www. duncanhillphoto.com. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Rd. GALLERY SHOWING

The Gallery at the Leland Cultural Arts Center hosts three fabulous local artists: photography of Phil Mancuso and Susan Yerry along with the ceramic works of Kathy Irvine! 1212 Magnolia Village Way

CALL FOR ARTISTS

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

MARK WEBER ART

7/22, 6pm: Art opening, featuring new paintings and drawings depicting animals both two and four legged in a variety of settings. Acme Art Studio, 711 N 5th Ave.

REFLECTIONS

Reflections opens at New Elements Gallery on 7/22. This exhibit features new works from NC painters Lisa Creed and Angie Sincliar. Both Creed and Sinclair paint serene scenes of the Carolina coast, from peaceful marshes to playful beaches. Opening reception on 7/22, 6-9pm, in conjunction with Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Reflections will remain on view until 8/20. Artists will be present to discuss their work with the public. 201 Princess Street, the corner of 2nd and Princess.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through 7/17: Patchwork North America: Paintings by Virginia Wright-Frierson: From extensive travel by road and by air, Wright-Frierson has created over 100 paintings framing scenes, as if looking through a window, across the US and Canada. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story: Celebrates the work of fifty-two visual artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the forms of visual and literary arts.

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tion of visual with word illuminates how artists communicate their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium.

CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, 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 WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Exhibit April 22nd and visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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.

House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by 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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

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 kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., 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 • 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. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all characters and even step onstage to be in the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 1010:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@ cameronartmuseum.org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St.

SKATEBOARD CLINICS AND CAMPS

Ages 7-12: Beginners clinic will familiarize campers with equipment, and they’ll identify safety hazards, and understand the setup of the skatepark. Developing fundamental beginners’ skills. $15/clinic: July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 13 and 27. 10:30am-noon. Includes 2 free skatepark passes. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St.

CFCC SUMMER CAMPS

Cape Fear Community College is offering affordable half-day summer camps that immerse children (ages 8-13) in creative, fun, and educational activities that focus on encouraging a

sense of exploration and adventure, broadening cultural and creative horizons, and teaching important home economic skills. Choose from: Discover Scuba, Sew Much Fun, Painting with Acrylics, Kids in the Kitchen, and Spanish Immersion. Camps run through Aug 4, Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm. Cost: $150-$200 (additional supplies may be required). Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc. edu/summercamp FITNESS ROOM FOR KIDS

Summer time is time to move and get fit! On Monday and Wednesday mornings between 10-noon, through Aug. 3, families can drop in at Main Library’s Fitness Room for Kids. It’s free and you don’t need an appointment. Kids can roll the Fitness Dice and attempt yoga moves, feats of balance, and other physical movement challenges. Then they can record their achievements on the Brag Wall! Parents can pick up even more fitness and nutrition tips to try out at home. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

UP AND ACTIVE

Move your body, move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone in the Ocean Front Park lawn from 6:30-7:30 pm. Face painting provided

by P3 Planning. This family-friendly program begins Thursday, June 16th and runs through Thursday, August 18th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue

BIG KIDS DAY

Big kids ages 6-9 are welcome back to Fit For Fun on the following dates: July 21, Aug. 4.

Older kids can attend morning session 9amnoon or afternoon 1-4pm. Regular admission fees will be charged. (910) 341-4630. Admis-

sion fee. Fit for Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St. WII FITNESS FRIDAYS

Kids can get active in the Children’s Room at Northeast Library on Friday mornings in June and July. Wii Sports and Just Dance video games will be available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No reservations are needed to play on Wii Fitness Fridays, but a parent must sign for their child’s use of game controllers. Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@nhcgov.com.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SUMMER POP-UPS

All About Boats: Monday-Saturday, July 25-30, 11am and 2pm, free! Explore historic watercraft, create a tug boat that moves, and experiment to see what makes a boat float. • Underground Explorers: Mon-Sat, Aug. 1 - 6, 11am and 2pm.

Free Explore what’s under our feet! Learn about fossils found in our area, explore what makes a good compost and plant a seed to take home.

Parental participation is required.• Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOVE AND GROOVE SUMMER STORYTIME

Toddlers and Preschoolers will Move and Groove at Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., with storytimes this summer! Instead of sitting down for a traditional half-hour of listening to stories, kids and parents can dance and sing their way through interactive stories and games, using rhythm instruments and colorful scarves and ribbons. Library storytimes are free and no registration is needed. For these hour-long sessions, please come for any part of the hour that works for your family. Children’s Librarian Julie Criser planned to encourage healthy habits for the whole family. jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910798-6303.

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SUNSHINE CAMP

Sunshine Camp sessions offered in New Hanover County, 8:30am.-12:30pm, Mon-Fri. Week three is July 25-29 for rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. The program gives children who have lost a loved one the opportunity to connect with other children who have experienced loss. It’s a supportive environment where they can express their feelings and deal with grief. It can make a difference in the way they cope with loss throughout their lives. Led

by Lorraine Perry and Marty Hernandez. Space is limited. Call to get an application; campers and their guardians must attend this brief meeting prior to camp. Free, but donations appreciated. Melinda McKeon: (910) 796-7991.

FRIDAYS FOR FUN

Volleyball instruction for kids! Join us every Friday at 4:30 for volleyball fun! No need to pre-register, just show up and play! $10 for 1 child or bring 3 kids for $20! All skill levels welcome! Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

FAIRY HOUSES AND DRAGON COTTAGES

7/20, noon: Girls and boys alike are invited to collect materials and build fairy houses and dragon cottages on the Northeast Library grounds. Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will read Pinkalicious and Fairy Houses aloud before construction begins. At the end of the program kids can imagine they are dragons and knock the dragon cottages over. Free activity will exercise kids’ bodies as well as their imaginations. Gather in the grassy area behind Northeast Library, beside the Fire Department. Reservations are not required: Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@ nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

LONGWAVE YOGA KIDS CAMP

7/21, 8:30am: Register your child (age 7-11) for the ultimate summer camp experience! Halfday camp includes yoga, surf, art and music in one action-packed week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday we will soak up some sun on Wrightsville Beach with fun outdoor yoga and surf lessons with Sean’s Private Surf Instruction ( (2:1 kid to instructor ratio). Tuesday and Thursday we will meet at the Longwave Yoga studio and dive into yoga adventures, crafts, ukulele lessons with Kent from The Ukulele Academy & more! A healthy snack, materials and all rentals included. $380. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr.

KIDS IMPROV WORKSHOP

7/29, 3pm: This free workshop is for aspiring comedians ages 8 to 12. Through a variety of improv games and activities, kids will learn the basics of working together to create and develop on-the-spot comedy. Space for this workshop is limited and advance registration is requested. Register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

BELK KIDFEST

7/30, noon: Kidfest will be taking place in the Children’s department in Independence Mall.

There will be a fashion show, Refreshments, and entertainment. All models will receive 20% off regular and sale purchases plus 10% off Bonus Buys. This is a family friendly event and a great way to get out of the house and have fun with the children. Belk Indepence Mall, 3500

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Oleander Dr. SKYQUEST: EXPLORING MARS

7/31, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm. Free for members or with general admission. Journey to the Red Planet. Explore the science of a planet humans have yet to step foot on. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

OLYMPICS FENCING CAMP

8/1, 9am: The half day special beginner camp covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finish with an in class tournament. All fencing equipment is supplied by the Association. Camp cost is $ 99 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member. Membership will be good through July 31. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Ages 8-80 and will last from 9am-1pm each day. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

MINECRAFT

8/1, 2pm: High tech kids expect a high tech library, and New Hanover County’s goal is to help prepare students to succeed in a 21st century world. Kids ages 8 to 10 can register to play Minecraft at the Main Library on Monday afternoons this summer, weekly June 13 to August 15. Sessions are free but space is limited; must register, www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6303.

Registration for each session opens a month before the date. Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St

outdoors/recreation SALT MARSH PLANTING

7/27, 10am: Give back to the coast and get some hands-on learning with the North Carolina Coastal Federation at a fun volunteer event planting salt marsh grasses at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve. Planting is part of a project to restore salt marsh and oyster habitat, enhance public access and recreation and expand shellfish enhancement activities in the area and protect the waters of Stump Sound in Onslow County. Volunteers will use hand tools to install the plants along the shoreline during low tide. Federation staff will also pull seine and conduct educational activities during the event. Suitable for all ages, and a variety of tasks will be available to accommodate a range of physical abilities. Supplies and equipment, as well as snacks, refreshments and lunch, will be provided. Meet at Morris Landing on Stump Sound, 898 Morris Landing Rd., and park on the side of the road.

NIGHT HIKE

Wed 7/27 8:30 -9:30 pm Cost: $5. Join us as we prowl the park after dark and clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such as bats and owls. We’ll also discover how these animals are adapted to night life. The hike is led by a Halyburton Park naturalist. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

SUMMER OLYMPICS KICKOFF

8/5, 11am: Northeast Library plans to celebrate the opening of the Summer Olympic Games with a Wii sports tournament, crafts, and a movie. The drop-in event is free and families are invited to participate. Northeast Library Children’s Room, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., 910798-6373.www.nhclibrary.org.

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film SUMMER MOVIES

2:30pm: Bring the kids to a family movie at Main Library on Thursday afternoons, June 30 through August 11. You’re welcome to bring light snacks and covered drinks. Rated G or PG. www.nhclibrary.org. 910-798-6303. Family movies are free; no need to register to attend.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MOVIES WITH MR. MAX

Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will show family movies at Northeast Library on Thursday afternoons this summer. Shows are free and you don’t need to register to attend. Feel free to bring covered drinks and light snacks. Family movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. www.nhclibrary.org. 910-798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

THE LOBSTER

7/20, 7pm (also 4pm on 7/20): A love story set in the near future where single people, according to the rules of The City, are arrested and transferred to The Hotel. There they are obliged to find a matching mate in 45 days. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choice and released into The Woods. A desperate Man (Colin Farrell) escapes from The Hotel to The Woods where The Loners live, and falls in love with enigmatic stranger (Rachel Weisz), although it is against their rules. At once a full immersion into a strange and surreal world, and a witty and clever reflection of our own society, The Lobster is a thrillingly audacious vision fully brought to life by Yorgos Lanthimos, and his terrific cast. The filmmaker displays a completely singular style and mastery of tone, finding the

perfect balance between sharp-edged satire and romantic fable that entertains its audience while also leaving them with lots to reflect on long after the credits have rolled. (Rated R, 1 hr 58 min). Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $8 DOCUMONDAYS

7/25, 10am: “David and Me” is a gritty documentary about two unlikely friends—a convicted murderer and a young filmmaker. David McCallum has served 29 years of a life sentence and may never leave prison again, despite a mountain of evidence that should at least trigger a new trial. Filmmaker Ray Klonsky and a pro-bono legal team think justice will finally be served when DNA evidence points to a new suspect emerges, but their fight has just begun.

• 8/1, 10am: “The Real Olympics: A History of the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games”— The Olympic Games of Ancient Greece began in 776 B.C.E., according to tradition, and were held every four years without interruption for nearly twelve centuries. Abandoned after 394 A.D., in our modern age they inspired the world’s most prestigious amateur sporting event. Program combines lavish reconstructions of the ancient Greek Games with dramatic highlights from the modern Games to reveal the extraordinary contrasts and unexpected connections between the greatest sporting events of their age. Distributed by PBS Distribution. Carla Sarratt at csarratt@nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6371. 80 min. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Streaming video service at Northeast Library, every Monday morning of the summer. www.

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er’s witty modern romantic comedy Maggie’s Plan, Greta Gerwig portrays Maggie Hardin, a vibrant and practical thirty-something New Yorker working in education. Luckless in love, she decides it’s time to have a child on her own. But when she meets John Harding (Ethan Hawke), an anthropology professor and struggling novelist, Maggie falls in love for the first time, and adjusts her plans for motherhood.

Complicating matters, John is in an unhappy marriage with Georgette Harding (Julianne Moore), an ambitious academic driven by her work. With some help from Maggie’s eccentric and hilarious best friends, married couple Tony (Bill Hader) and Felicia (Maya Rudolph), Maggie sets in motion a new plan that intertwines their lives and connects them in surprising and funny ways. Maggie learns sometimes destiny should be left to its own devices. (R, 1 hr 38 min). Thalian, 310 Chestnut St. $8

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

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

ART CLASSES

Play Draw Workshop, Mon, 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm: Be guided through a fun drawing project learning about shape, line, shading and light to create an awesome still life drawing. $30 • Water Color: Wed, 10am-noon: Three Mermaids with water colors and colored pencils. $20 • Acrylic Painting, Wed, 2-4pm: “Beach Towel Design” with acrylic paints. $20/workshop. • Water Color and Pencil Workshops, Fri. 10am-noon: “Fish and Turtles” with water color and colored pencils. $20 • All materials supplied. Email loislight@ bellsouth.net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

PILOXING

Pilates meets boxing meets dance. Pilates and Boxing share a very important commonality that is crucial to both—CORE. That is the theme, the through-line of this Brand. The power to throw punches, the ability to stabilize and create true balance...CORE. This dynamic program moves through heart-pumping, powerful boxing combinations to sculpting and lengthening Pilatesinfluenced movement to ‘let yourself GO’ dance releases, and back around again. Never have

you enjoyed sweating so much. Classes are 1 hour. Barefoot training unless participant is diabetic. Piloxing® Gloves are optional and available for purchase in studio.. Childcare is provided with pre-registration for class on MindBody Connect. 31 Fitness, 4209 Oleander Dr., Suite 8 PADDLES AND PROVISIONS

7/21, 6:30pm: Take your yoga practice off land and into the water with this spin on SUP Yoga!

Learn the fundamentals of paddleboarding first on land with a review of water saftey and then join us in the water as we warm up with a paddle off into the sunset! Surrounded by nature, we will flow through a complete yoga practice available to all levels. Following class, enjoy an ice cold beverage of your choice with old friends and new! SUP Yoga helps to build core strength and integration while cultivating awareness of the true present moment. This class is seasonal and is weather dependent.

Classes will be canceled by 6:00pm if weather is not in our favor. All yoga levels welcome and swimming skills a must. WrightsvilleSUP, 96 W. Salisbury St.

STAINED GLASS CLASSES

7/21, 7pm: Stained Glass Classes by professional glass artist, Niki Hildebrand, who holds a glass degree from The Rhode Island School of Design and has been working in glass for 17 years. Students will make an original piece of stained glass, either in the Tiffany method or more traditional lead channel method, up to 11” x 17” panel. 4 weeks will include direct instruction by Ms. Hildebrand, and all necessary tools and supplies. Two weeks will be “open studio” time for completing student project work. Class will conclude with a wine and cheese reception with a display of student art along with Ms. Hildebrand’s work. Coastal Designer Glass: 910395-1989. 5424 Oleander Dr., Ste 3

FAMILY WORKSHOP: LEGO ROBOTS

7/22, 2pm: Free for members or with general admission. Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a Lego Mindstorms robot! Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Preregistration is required, please call 910-798-4362 or email cfmprograms@nhcgov.com to register. Space limited to 25 participants. Program is best for youth 8 and up with an adult helper. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

RESTORATIVE SOUNDBATH

7/24, 6:30pm: With Mary Glackmeyer. Make time to soak up the sweetness of this life! In this 2-hour restorative class, you will receive Thai therapeutics, sacred sound with instruments

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and voice, and meditation. A monthly tradition in New Orleans with Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mentor and dear friend, Michelle Baker, the Soundbath is a truly transformational experience that Mary is honored to share. Be bathed by the gentle and cosmic sounds of harmonium, guitar, singing bowls, and sacred mantra. Eddy and Mary will offer serenades as you passively receive yoga supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets in restorative postures and Thai massage-assisted yoga therapeutics. Mary was trained in Thai Yoga Therapy by Sudevi Linda Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. Longwave Yoga is handicapped accessible. Register in advance; space and props are limited. $20 advanced registration or $25 same day registration. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr., #200 CHAKRA BALANCING MEDITATION

7/25, 6:30pm: A beautiful, relaxing guided meditation to balance your Chakras as you slowly let go and release all tension. Balancing the Chakras of the human body promotes physical, mental emotional and spiritual well-being and a feeling of total peace within you. Donation: no min. rqd. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Ave.

WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Led by Nick Mijak. Every Tues. evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor.

The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provided, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening.

Come join the fun, at Bar Local! Bar Local, Bellas: 19 Market St.

YOGA CLASSES

Weekly yoga classes offered at Halyburton Park: Thursday Evenings @ 6 p.m. 7 week session begins June 16. Cost: $52. â&#x20AC;˘ Friday Mornings @ 11 a.m. 7 week session begins June 17.

Cost: $52. Pre-registration is required: 341.0075 for more information. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Friday of each month, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. These sessions, which are free to all adults age 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions.

Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives, such as Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms, will be supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason Clamme at 796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSES

Classes meet Mon/Wed evenings, through 8/17, 6-8pm, CFCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Castle Hayne campus.

Pre-reg. rqd. Cost: $140 for 24 hours instruction. www.cfcc.edu/communityenrichment.

910-362-7254

LEARN TO CURL

Tired of the heat? Play a sport on ice! Learn the sport of curling: delivery, sweeping, etiquette & rules. Participants will have the chance to play a couple ends on the first session. Email info@coastalcurling.com to reserve a spot in advance or call (910) 742-0008 with any ques-

tions. Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln. DRAWING IN THE WINGS

7/28, 3pm: CAM Members: Free, Museum Admission: all others. Brown Wing. Visiting artist Tatyana Kulida, demonstrates the classical style of figurative drawing working in the exhibition She tells a story with Mary Cassatt prints and a live model. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6pm. Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Yellow Jersey by Ralph Hurne. Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch. Octâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody. Novâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

July Speaker Series features two experts who will highlight native plants and best management practices for water sources that are beneficial to sustainable bird habitat! Charley Winterbauer, president of the Cape Fear Audubon Society, and Beth Sheppard, owner of Secret Gardener and certified NC Plantsman offer a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bird brainâ&#x20AC;? approach to landscape design, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;birdscaping.â&#x20AC;? Birds offer numerous services to the ecosystems they inhabit, making them incredibly important to the overall functioning of the ecosystems and providing a number of direct benefits to humans as well. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

nar for family members caring for loved ones with dementia as well as professionals working with dementia. This event is hosted by Senior Helpers with the support of the Area Agency on Aging. Carolyn Jones at 910-251-8741.

Registration fee is $10 which includes seminar, breakfast and lunch. Remit payment to Senior Helpers of Wilmington, 2214-A Wrightsville Ave. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Rd. LUCY DANIELS: MARITIME MAGISTERY

8/3, 7pm: Welcome Dr. Lucy Daniels as she reads from her new book: a collection of linked, fictional short stories that take place on the Crystal Coast titled Maritime Magistery. Lucy Daniels is a clinical psychologist and author of the internationally best-selling novel, Caleb, My Son (1956) which made her a Guggenheim fellow at age 22. Since then she has published two more novels, High on a Hill (1961) and The Eyes of the Father (2005); a memoir, With a Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voice (2002); and Dreaming Your Way to Creative Freedom (2005), showing her use of dreams to overcome writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block and other problems. In 2013 Walking with Moonshine, a collection of stories written from age 15 to 79 was followed by a documentary film of her extraordinary life, In So Many Words. This newest collection of linked stories, Maritime Magistery, shows the similarity of human craziness and wild weather at the beach. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

clubs/notices TOUCH TANK TUESDAYS

touch, interact and learn about the living creatures inside. From slimy kelps to cute, shy hermit crabs to friendly whelks our weekly touch tanks will introduce you to some of the most interesting creatures that roam the N.C. coast.

Guests invited to drop in anytime during the event every Tues.. Fred and Alice Stanback Ed. Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. SWIM

Play at Fit for Fun either for the morning or afternoon session on Tues/Thurs. Ask for a pool pass from the front desk, and swim for free anytime that day between 12 p.m. - 6 p.m (ending August 25). Robert Strange Pool (adjacent to Fit For Fun Center). 302 S. 10th St.

WAVE TRANSIT INPUT FORUMS

Wave Transit is starting a new transportation program for people age 65 and over and people with disabilities. Wave will collect public input, which will be used to inform the program, during four (4) community forums. People with disabilities, older adults, service providers, advocates, and caregivers are encouraged to attend. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served! 7/12, noon-2pm: NHC Public LibraryMain, 201 Chestnut St. â&#x20AC;˘ 7/13, 9am-11am: Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Dr. Leland, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 7/14: NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd., 12:30pm-2:30pm. â&#x20AC;˘ 7/16, NHC Public Library, Northeast, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., 2-4pm. Vanessa Lacer at 910-202-2045 or vlacer@wavetransit.com

FAMILY FIT CHALLENGE

Through Aug., 10am-1pm: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than seeing shells at the beach? Being able to

Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nelle Ruscetti of Wilmington Health is the speaker at this program for parents struggling to raise healthy-weight kids in a society that promotes obesity. Attendance is free and no advance registration is needed. Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nelle will ad-

A NEW LOVE

7/26, 7pm: Katerina Katsarka Whitley, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Around a Greek Table, Speaking for Ourselves, and Light to the Darkness,â&#x20AC;? will be joining us to speak about her newest novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A New Love.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A New Love is a gift shaped by solid scholarship and beautiful storytelling.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Greg Garrett, author of The Prodigal and Entertaining Judgement. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

NEW WRITERS TO SHE TELLS A STORY

Thurs. July 28, 6:30pm. CAM Members: Free, Museum Admission: all others. Brown Wing.

Come hear writers and discuss their responses to visual art! Cameron Art Museum is adding new voices to the exhibition She tells a story (on view through Sept. 11, 2016): Hannah dela cruz Abrams, fiction/nonfiction/poetry, Christine Hennessey, fiction, Kathleen Jones, poetry and Isabelle Shepherd, poetry, to augment the works of the 14 writers whose written pieces are already part of the exhibition. The writers are offered the opportunity to select a piece from the art works on view and write their response for inclusion. The public gains insight into the variety of ways writers from a range of genres are inspired by, process and create a new work.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

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7/29, 9am: National renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow is coming to Wilmington to present a special Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia semi-

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dress healthy sleep, diet, movement, and media habits, as well as motivational techniques parents can use to help kids learn to enjoy making healthy choices. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. www.nhclibrary.org. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. NAACP MEETING

7/28, 7pm: The New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, July 28, 7 pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. For more information,call 910-7650102 or email nhcnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St..

FREEDOM U

7/30, 9am: A sisterhood of women focused on freedom will include both large and small group sessions. Topics covered will include relationships, body image, change and life balance, effective scripture study, and more. Seating is limited, so register early. Lifepoint Church, 3534 S. College Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

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

Fermental, 7250 Market St.

CFCC CULINARY EVENTS

7/26, 6pm: CFCC Culinary Academy, Handson Kitchen Basics Series: Join Chef Gwen on Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm this summer to learn her best culinary tips and techniques.

Prep, cook, plate and sample your own creations during this 2-hour class. $40 reg. fee per section includes class, samples and/or take-aways. www.cfcc.edu/culinaryacademy.

• 7/20, 6pm: Seasonal Summer Supper: Relax with Chef Gwen on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm while preparing a fabulous farmer’s market supper featuring delicious seasonal recipes.

Learn about local food heritage and discover new culinary secrets as you cook. The menu will change weekly, depending on what Chef Gwen picks up at the market! $40 reg. fee per section includes class and dinner. www. cfcc.edu. enrich@cfcc.edu. 910-362-7254 or enrich@cfcc.edu. CFCC Union Station, Room 517, 502 N. Front St. RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the neighborhood restaurant—Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http://riverbluffsliving. com/saturday-farm-market.

POTLUCK FOR PEACE

7/21, 6pm: An effort to impact peaceful change in the community through food, fellowship, and enriching dialogue. A discussion, led by Kenny House, leadership of “Change,” will lead us in an exercise in building bridges across the

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barriers of race and culture, and “how to” build relationships that heal. Honest, loving dialogue.

RSVP to Kelly Williams at newchoices@ywcalowercapefear.org or 799-6820 ext 114. Issues of faith, race & justice. CHANGE also meets with other entities around the city who are actively working on these issues, and seeks to support their efforts. YWCA Lower Cape Fear, 2815 S. College Rd. AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY

8/5, noon: We offer your choice of Large Whiting Fillet or North Carolina Farm Raised Catfish Nuggets. Each meal comes with Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Hushpuppies, Sweet or “Yankee” tea. $8. Extra portion of fish for just $2 more.

Beer and wine is also for purchase in our canteen. Auxiliary has tempting homemade desserts for a great non-caloric price. American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd.

support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at

the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org PFLAG

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

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of an adult child. It will be from 2-4 p.m.

Mon., through 6/27, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Discussions on the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins: (910) 796-7991. Donations are appreciated.

Additional groups will form throughout the year. www.lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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

MS SUPPORT GROUP

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

COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 2-Sept. 6. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration required and closes once the series begins.

910-796-7991. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

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

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6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

You now have more luxuriant access to divine luck than you’ve had in a long time. For the foreseeable future, you could be able to induce semi-miraculous twists of fate that might normally be beyond your capacities. But here’s a caveat: The good fortune swirling in your vicinity may be odd or irregular or hard-to-understand. To harvest it, you will have to expand ideas about what constitutes good fortune. It may bestow powers you didn’t even realize it was possible to have. For example, what if you temporarily have an acute talent for gravitating toward situations where smart love is in full play?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

A directory published by the U.S. Department of Labor says my gig as an astrologer shares a category with jugglers, rodeo clowns, acrobats, carnival barkers, and stuntpersons. Am I, therefore, just a charming buffoon? An amusing goofball who provides diversion from life’s serious matters? I’m fine with that. I may prefer myself a sly oracle inflamed with holy madness, but the service I provide is probably more effective if my ego doesn’t get the specific glory it yearns for. In this way, I have certain resemblances to the Taurus tribe during the next four weeks. Is it OK if you achieve success without receiving all of the credit you think you deserve?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Over the course of a 57-year career, Japanese movie director Akira Kurosawa won 78 major awards for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oscars. Among the filmmakers who’ve named him as an inspirational influence are heavyweights like Ingmar Bergman, Werner Herzog, Bernardo Bertolucci, Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. But Kurosawa wasn’t too haughty to create lighter fare. At age 86, he departed from his epic dramas to create a 30-second commercial for a yogurt drink.

Did that compromise his artistic integrity? I say no. Even a genius can’t be expected to create non-stop masterpieces. Be inspired by Kurosawa, Gemini. In the coming weeks, give your best to even the most modest projects.

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

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I hope it doesn’t sound too paradoxical when I urge you to intensify your commitment to relaxation. I will love it, and more importantly your guardian angel will love it, if you become a fierce devotee of slowing down and chilling out. Get looser and cozier and more spacious, damn it! Snuggle more. Cut back on overthinking and trying too hard. Vow to become a high master of the mystic art of I-don’t-give-a-fuck. It’s your sacred duty to steal more slack from the soul-anesthetizing grind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

I regularly travel back through time from the year 2036 so as to be here with you. It’s tough to be away from the thrilling transformations that are underway there. But it’s in a good cause. The bedraggled era you live in needs frequent doses of vigorous optimism that’s so widespread in 2036, and I’m happy to disseminate it. Why am I confessing this? Because I suspect you now have an extra talent for gazing into the unknown and exploring undiscovered possibilities. You also have an unprecedented power to set definite intentions about the life you want to be living in the future. Who will you be five years from today? Ten years? Twenty years? Be brave. Be visionary. Be precise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Capricorns may be the hardest workers of the zodiac and Tauruses the most dogged. But in the coming weeks, I suspect you Cancerians will be the “smartest” workers. You will efficiently surmise the precise nature of the tasks at hand, and do what’s necessary to accomplish them. There will be no false starts or reliance on iffy data or slapdash trial-and-error experiments. You’ll have a light touch as you find innovative short cuts that produce better results than would be possible via the grind-it-out approach.

Here’s one strategy you could pursue, I guess: You could spank the devil with a feather duster as you try to coax him to promise he will never again trick you with a bogus temptation. I don’t think it would work, frankly. It may have minor shock value, in which case the devil might leave you in peace for a short time. Here’s what I suggest instead: Work at raising your discernment so high you can quickly identify, in the future, which temptations will deliver you unto evil confusion, and which will feed and hone your most noble desires.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

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have been considered silly, odd or obscure when first conducted,” but which ultimately produced dramatic advances. Entomologists Raymond Bushland and Edward Knipling were this year’s winners. More than 60 years ago, they started tinkering with the sex life of the screw worm fly in an effort to stop the pest from killing livestock and wildlife throughout the American South. At first their ideas were laughed at, even ridiculed. In time they were lauded for their pioneering breakthroughs. I suspect you’ll be blessed with a vindication of your own in the coming weeks, Libra. It may not be as monumental as Bushland’s and Knipling’s, but I bet it’ll be deeply meaningful for you.

My friend’s 12-year-old daughter Brianna got a “B” on her summer school math test. She might have earned an “A” if it weren’t for a problem her teacher had with some of her work. “You got the right answer by making two mistakes that happened to cancel each other out,” he wrote on her paper next to question seven. I suspect you will soon have a similar experience. Leo. But the difference between you and Brianna is I’m giving you an “A.” All that matters in the end is that you succeed. I don’t care if your strategy is a bit funky.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Have you ever fantasized about being a different gender, race or astrological sign? Do you suspect it might be fun and liberating to completely change your wardrobe, hairstyle or body language? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to experiment with these variables, and with any others that would enable you to play with your identity and mutate your self-image. You have a cosmic exemption from imitating what you have done in the past. In this spirit, feel free to read all the other signs’ horoscopes, and act on the one you like best. Your word of power is “shapeshifter.”

After a cool, dry period, you’ll soon be slipping into a hot, wet phase. The reasonable explanations that generated so much apathy are about to get turned inside-out. The seemingly good excuses that provided cover for your timidity will be exposed as impractical lies. Are you ready for your passion to roar back into fashion? Will you know what to do when suppressed yearnings erupt and chemicals of love start rampaging through your soft, warm animal body? I hereby warn you about the oncoming surge of weird delight—and sing “Hallelujah!” for the revelatory fun it will bring.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I’m composing your horoscope on my iPhone after midnight on a crowded bus that’s crammed with sweaty revelers. We’re being transported back to civilization from a rural hideaway where we spent the last 12 hours at a raging party. I still feel ecstatic from the recent bacchanal, but the ride is uncomfortable. I’m pinned against a window by a sleepy, drunken dude who’s not in full control of his body. But do I allow my predicament to interfere with my holy meditation on your destiny? I do not—just as I trust you will keep stoking the fires of your own inspiration in the face of comparable irritations. You have been on a hot streak, my LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The Golden Goose Award is given annually to “scientists whose work may dear. Don’t let anything tamp it down!

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