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BRINGING IT! PG. 10 Downtown offers free entertainment in all forms Though the summer months bring an onslaught of tourism (thank you for visiting, out-of-towners!), locals will revel in the free fun to be had in downtown Wilmington, too. As the Bring It! Downtown campaign kicks off to lure folks to our quaint, historic riverside, many no-cost offerings stand out among the long and lively list of things to do downtown. Eliza Dillard, encore intern, provides details on the Downtown Sundown summer concert series (pictured), Fourth Friday Gallery Nights (including the upcoming event on the 27th), Riverfront Farmers’ Market, Castle Street Peddlers’ Market, Historic Downtown Marketplace, and Subversive Movie Night. Readers will also enjoy our stories on the state of downtown (pg. 8), the progress of the 3rd Street project (pg. 9), and this weekend’s 17th annual Cape Fear Blues Festival (pg. 21). Courtesy photo

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thoughtful planning and design for not only urban renewal but sustainability, and the impact that these can have on a local economy. Toby Keeton, a local designer who works with the firm Kersting Architecture, has had his design “Span the Strip” short listed in “Strip Appeal; Reinventing the Strip Mall” charette. The design will be included in a forthcoming book by Curb Magazine and the University of Alberta’s City Region Studies Center. However, local folks can see the design currently on display at Projekte Gallery and Lounge’s (523 S 3rd Street) “Urban Transformation” exhibition, hanging through July 31st.

Toby was kind enough to open up to encore about his thoughts and design process and how they interplay with our local economy. encore (e): Were you working on this design before the competition? How long did it take to complete, and what inspired you?

Toby Keeton (TK): The disconnect between the way our city currently exists and the way it seems that growth should occur in the future is impossible to ignore as a designer, if you are paying attention. It’s something that we talk about in our office a lot. Sprawl is becoming an obsolete planning mechanism, and smart growth will be inward growth in the future.

There are a lot of forces which are making this so; we are driving less and more people are choosing to live in denser, walkable environments. Our city is entirely dependent on the automobile, which is a direct response to how cities grew in the past.

Thus, you see lots of structures which plug right into this infrastructure; the best example of which is the strip mall.

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I had been sketching and thinking about ways to cross over the major vehicular corridors in Wilmington (Market Street, 17th, College), but it had never really occurred me that our strip malls—perhaps obsolete in their current state in a walkable city— might be able to be reclaimed in a new walkability strategy. Then, I saw the call for entries for the Strip Appeal design competition. I sort of snapped my fingers and said, “Duh—that makes sense.” I did some driving around and some research for a few days, then knocked out the drawings over a long weekend—the whole thing took about a week of afternoons. e: How did you select the site, and did you have any others in mind? How do the ideas in your design translate to other sites in our area?

TK: This was a competition for what I would call “paper architecture.” This kind of thing is mostly a forum for designers to indulge our tendency toward utopian fantasy. We are given all these tools for design, and I think a lot of us find it hard to resist an impulse to just flesh out how we think things “should be” from time to time. So, there is definitely an element of what the Italians call “capriccio” (a sort of semi-realistic architectural fantasy). The actual site I chose was what I thought was the most general, blank canvas to work on: two strip malls that happen across from each other near the hospital on 17th Street. This was a national competition, so I wanted there to be all the elements of your most typical and recognizable underutilized strip mall—a giant, mostly empty parking lot and a very straightforward, common structure. I also wanted to show how “spanning the strip” could really reconnect divided neighborhoods. In that area there

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is a mix of professional, commercial and residential uses on either side of 17th Street. For example, someone living across 17th could now comfortably and safely walk to work at the hospital or one of the surrounding professional centers.

After I submitted this proposal, I started to learn more about “food deserts” here in Wilmington. The USDA has a great website where they map this phenomenon, defined by a certain number of folks who live under or near the poverty line who cannot depend on walking or transit to access reasonable food (grocery stores, etc) close by. Sure enough, when I laid a map of the USDA designated food deserts over a road map of the city, the boundaries of these areas are major vehicular corridors with no controlled crossings.

I think that is where this sort of proposal has major value in the future. It works on an additional level because most strip malls are in areas that have been left behind by sprawl, with the more affluent population moving to the outskirts and suburbs.

So, the people who are left behind are those that can least afford to operate an automobile, but are also the ones who are left with the most vehiculardependent environment.

I live just west of Market near New Centre Drive.

I can walk to Food Lion on Market and Kerr, but most days I don’t really feel like cheating death by darting across Market. I can’t imagine making that trip with small children or a stroller—but you see that every once in a while. I think this area might be the most ripe for this kind of thing, but there might be some personal bias there. College has potential as well. Just think how nice it would be to allow students to properly access both sides of College on foot or bike.

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e: Are there any plans to implement the design; what would need to happen to make that possible?

TK: This is totally speculative at this point.

I haven’t spoken to any developers or city officials. It’s really just what spilled out of my head and on paper. I honestly didn’t really know if anyone around here would ever even see it. The main point is just to get people thinking about the way their city is constructed and what the future might hold. I find that if you hit people with the extreme end-result of a line of thinking, they pick up on small parts along the way and hold on to them.

Someone might look at this and say, “This seems pretty extreme, but why is it we have almost two miles of road on Market Street without a controlled crossing?” e: How does your design, which puts a heavy emphasis on re-developing pedestrian connections, work with the East Coast Greenway Initiative?

TK: Trails are great, and I definitely support what the Greenway is trying to do; however, what I hope I am getting people to think about is true, functional walkability. I find that because we have been so dependent on automobiles for such a long time, we see walking or riding a bike as totally outside our everyday experience in a lot of places. A lot of times the conversation frames walking or bike-riding as recreational experiences, which they definitely can be. There is real value in implementing those types of projects. I want to create space where being able to walk to do most things is a given and fits seamlessly into the life of a citizen.

Trailways tend to happen where it is pretty and there is already lots of green space.

What I want to see is an effort to re-envision the concrete jungle, in places we now see as the dominion of the car. This kind of network can connect to something like the East Coast Greenway to create a wide, connected network of walkable environments. e: What would be the long term economic

benefits of implementing this plan?

TK: I think concentrating on smart growth— dense, well-planned, mixed-use neighborhoods that are walkable and bikable—is good for everyone. It shrinks the area that the city has to maintain and invest in, and the economy of having more people use less area and amenities kick in. It allows for more diverse, economically viable neighborhoods and is more equitable to people of varying economic classes.

It makes it easier for folks to walk to the corner and put their money in the pocket of a local business owner, who will then reinvest in the community, rather than getting in a car and driving to the chain on the outskirts of town. This particular strategy also allows municipalities to kill more birds with fewer stones by incorporating green space, storm-water management, and pedestrian and transit infrastructure all in one place. A park is nice. A park you can walk through to pick up a dozen eggs is even better. e: You are working toward your architecture license; will this help the process?

TK: Not at all—becoming licensed as an architect is a bureaucratic endeavor where you jump through a lot of hoops and sit and take some tests. The license is mostly a mechanism to limit competition, really. They don’t really put much of an emphasis on spending time, engaging with the community.

To be honest, working on things like this sort of get in the way of the whole process. One of the major reasons I decided to enter this field is the fact that I don’t really like what it has become. Architects tend to be really cloistered away from the community. We use laws and lobbyists to make sure that we are always involved in the building process, instead of relying on our talents as designers and being real stakeholders in the health of our communities.

That’s part of the reason why you don’t see a lot of really good community-centered design, I think. I am not saying that architects shouldn’t be qualified and competent, I just think that we need to rethink what our place is in the community. Good design is what is going to solve the problems we face now, and I think that the only way to get there is to listen to your neighbors, roll up your sleeves, and get in there.

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“We offer a micro-loan program to assist small start-ups, which also provides siteselection assistance,” Hinnant says. The prime real estate, especially spots closer to Front and Market streets, run any where from $16 per square foot for lease; however, restaurant and bar spaces run $2 or $3 more per foot. “Last fiscal year (July 2011-June 2012), downtown saw a positive net commercial space absorption of just over 63,000 square feet,” Hinnant says.

The downtown occupancy rate rose 10 percent from last year, too. As of the first six months in 2012, Hinnant has seen 25 leases signed, most of which he credits to office users. “We’ve had some large restaurants announce closings,” he admits, referring to Crow Hill, Marrakesh and the impending last day of Caffe Phoenix (July 31st), “but with that we’ve had interest from many established restaurateurs from other markets.”

Located on the outskirts of the central business district (CBD), at Castle Street and 5th Avenue, Rx opened two weeks ago and already has many foodies waving their thumbs-up on the scene. In fact, Hinnant hopes to see a rejuventated Castle Street continue its upswing, thanks to its ongoing renovation of the Arts and Antiques District.

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However, downtown’s CBD still faces needs to make the city even more appealing. Hinnant would like to see a boutique hardware store, dry cleaner and pharmacy open shop. Once they’re in place, it makes for convenient downtown living and the possibility of added year-round residents. “A downtown resident will spend double what a typical downtown employee will spend in a year with local retailers,” Hinnant notes.

What could be a real moneymaker surrounds the current debate of a downtown baseball stadium. “This is the big news— along with all the film productions,” Hinnant says. “The baseball stadium, similar to the convention center, offers a catalyst project that will spur additional investments. At present, two hotels (one under construction, one awaiting approval) represent $35 million investment spurred by the convention center. If this stadium does for Wilmington what a stadium did for Durham, we will likely see over $500 million in future investment in the northern end of downtown around the stadium. This added tax base will more than cover the public investment needed to make the stadium a reality.”

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The 2010 Visitor Impact credits an estimated $400.88 million from domestic travel to New Hanover, which increases its rank from ‘09 by 6.9 percent. That equates 5,040 jobs, showing a payroll of $91.62 million, along with $37.31 million in state and local tax receipts. “Travel-generated state and local tax revenues saved each New Hanover County resident approximately $183.40,” the report states.

So far in 2012, Nelson says the convention and visitor’s bureau has noticed a steady increase in the room occupancy tax collections, essentially meaning more people are coming to town. ”Each month, January through May, shows an overall increase of plus 8.51 percent over the same period in 2011,” she confirms.

Though hotel construction slowed down during the economic downturn and recession, Nelson hopes to see it pick back up as the economy continues to show improvement. Signs already point toward go as many new tour and sightseeing companies, via nature cruises, as well as event venues have opened in recent years.

Hinnant’s outlook for a “healthy” downtown, which is “poised for sustained growth,” can be indicated by new construction, too. Though, he still remains cautious.

“It’s a positive sign, but we should not anticipate seeing five cranes in the sky like we did in 2007. I think we’ll see between two and four new projects start construction each year for the next four years. The apparel retail sector is really good right now; I’d like to see a few more apparel boutiques open up. Nightlife appears to have gotten healthier. Now we are working on improving late-night taxi access.”

With new leadership coming into play at major downtown-driven industries and within education, Hinnant hopes to have even stronger, binding ties to building a better city. “Chancellor Miller at UNCW has already gotten really involved in the business community,” he says. “My hope is that the new president of CFCC does as well. The new county manager is very nice, too—we are undergoing a tremendous shift in local leadership and it’s really exciting. Our community is really lucky to have so many great people who want to work here.”

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long process, but the payoff can be great as long as folks can endure. The ability to grow and adapt is vital to leading a successful life, and no less is asked of communities as a whole. Towns, too, must change as times request. In the case of our own city, it was due time for 3rd Street renovations.

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is replacing many water and sewer lines, some of which are over 60 years old. But the city also seized the opportunity to spruce up the scenery while they’re at it. “This is a big project but it really needed to be done,” Dylan Lee of the City of Wilmington’s public relataions department notes. “The city and the CFPUA work together on projects like this so that we only have to dig once. This saves money and shortens the disruption to traffic. That said, it is still a large project but will be well worth it for years to come.”

The new water lines and sewer appurtenances will greatly reduce costs associated with repair, allowing the CFPUA to focus on other projects. “Replacing these lines ensures that there will be adequate pressure and improved system hydraulics to the affected areas of downtown,” Jacqueline Valade, CFPUA’s Interim Chief Communications Officer, tells.

Workers broke ground in August 2011— to not only update water lines but also place above-ground utilities beneath the earth, add brick pavers to sidewalks to make them more attractive, plant new greenery, and resurface pavement—with a goal to finish in 13 months.

“Placing the utility lines underground and removing the utility poles is a big plus,” Lee says. “It eliminates visual clutter and makes for a cleaner look. The new streetlights fit the historic context and will better light the sidewalks, and the new mast arms that will hold the traffic signals are much better looking than the older style of signals that simply hang from wires. For pedestrians, the most significant improvement is the addition of bulb-outs—these are areas where the sidewalk extends into the road the width of a parking space so when you cross the road, you are [crossing] a smaller distance.”

Of course, all this progress does come at a price. Navigating the roads of downtown Wilmington has been less than enjoyable as construction forces street closures—and will continue to do so. Yet public safety has been a priority throughout the project. Crews have utilized ramps and boardwalks to provide secure passage for pedestrians.

Obstacles are inevitable in any construction, but the project has faced its fair share of unexpected delays. “The beginning phase of the project, the underground work between Market and Grace, was interesting and complicat-

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Regardless, proposed expenditures have remained the same because of a contingency fund set up for the project, and the completion dates haven’t been set back too far. “We made some adjustments to the phasing of the project that allowed the crews to move faster than previously expected,” Lee explains. “Thanks to the professionalism of our contractor and our partners, we are still within budget and anticipate having the area north of the railroad bridge fully opened by November or December.”

Currently through August 3rd the focus is on the Market and 3rd streets intersection.

Afterward, crews will move forward by placing electrical and telecommunications lines underground. “This means that the streetlights and traffic signals in the southern blocks of the project will be activated soon,” Lee confirms.

“Then Progress Energy will be able to remove the utility poles in this area. In fact, by October, we expect to have new pavement, markings, and the full width of the road re-opened south of the railroad bridge.”

A water shut down will need to take place in order to transfer old to new. Though dates may change depending on weather conditions and the contractor’s progress, it is expected to occur in early August. “Much consideration is put into scheduling the shut down and transfer,” Valade shares. “Every effort is made to cause the least amount of impact to customers in the area. As a result, the event will most likely take place at night and in one single outage.”

A precautionary boil water advisory will be issued to residents in the transfer area until water quality testing has occurred and service is returned to normal—usually within 24 hours.

The advisory will call that any water used for human consumption (cooking, making ice, food preparation, hand washing, etc.) be vigorously boiled for at least one full minute prior to use.

“Once appropriate testing has been completed, residents will receive a notice rescinding the precautionary advisory,” Valade explains.

HARD AT WORK: Construction on 3rd Street continues. Photo by Bethany Turner

Over all, the traffic jams, safety cones, and headaches will be well worth the trouble. Wilmington will debut with a cleaner aesthetic than its seen in years. “The completion of this project will present a renewed confidence in the utility infrastructure within the project area,”

Valade says. “Our customers deserve and expect an efficient, effective system, and CFPUA is committed to providing the safest and highest quality water and wastewater services.

With the final phases of the 3rd Street project coming into view, it is our hope that the community will share our confidence and appreciate the mutual effort that has gone into this beautification project.”

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

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money—and especially in our current down economy—it’s refreshing to hear the word “free” once in a while. Recently, downtown Wilmington has made an effort to relieve visitors of the worries of opening their wallets for entertainment. With free activities lasting all weekend, there’s never a moment of boredom along our cobblestone streets. And with the help of Bring It! Downtown, a campaign dedicated to “help market and rebrand downtown,” folks can park in any of the parking decks for free for the first hour.

“By educating people of the ease and abundance of parking and the many options for entertainment, we can convince people to make downtown their destination,” Joan Loch, secretary of the Bring It! campaign, states.

In addition to first-hour free parking, the boundless music, markets, art gallery tours and more warrant no excuse not to bring it back many times over again. Along the way, folks are sure to stop in at the many retail spots and restaurants, which, while may cost, are well worth the dollars spent in the end—since it’s spending locally, more monies stay in our city!

Downtown Sundown

Fridays, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Riverfront Park One of the Port City’s most popular events is the Downtown Sundown Summer Concert Series. Hundreds of locals and vacationers gather on the banks of the Cape Fear to hum the melodic tunes of some of their favorite cover bands. The series is funded by Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) in its goal to support economic growth downtown and bring more visitors to the area. For those wishing to drink alcohol, WDI sells wristbands for $1,

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and the proceeds from these wristbands are split with a different charity every week. In addition, food and non-alcoholic beverages are served to the public.

Not only does the Downtown Sundown series benefit those hoping for some free live music, but it also supports the local boutiques and specialty stores downtown.

“In 2010, we surveyed the attendees and determined that direct economic benefits were close to $1,000,000 in retail sales downtown,” WDI President and CEO John Hinnant states. “Fifty-one percent of those surveyed in 2011 spent money downtown both before and after the concert.”

Upcoming concerts include all tribute bands: Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson) on July 27th; Yellow Dub Marine (Beatles, reggae) on August 3rd; Breakfast Club (‘80s tribute) on August 10th; Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd) on August 17th; The Dave Matthews Tribute Band on August 24th; and Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi) on August 31st.

Fourth Fridays Gallery Night

Every Fourth Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (July 27th) Various downtown establishments Thanks to a self-guided walking tour, 19 of downtown’s most popular art galleries stay open a little later every fourth Friday throughout the year. For over a decade, locals and visitors alike have been reveling in all that Fourth Fridays has to offer.

“The chain of events and inspiration that occur as a result of this monthly happening are endless,” Steven Gibbs, founder of Art Soup, which hosts Fourth Fridays, states. “The event brings together local, small businesses and art spaces, while presenting and establishing a cultural sensation that entertains and enlivens our cityscape. From exhibitions to musicians, from posters to sculpture, Fourth Fridays showcases a little bit of everything for everyone.”

Like the other free events offered, the local economy greatly benefits from the art gallery tour. “Restaurant sales increase, parking meters are filled, gifts are purchased and tourism grows,” Gibbs states. “We all benefit from any large-scale event that our city shares with the public.”

Without restrictions on the artists and by keeping the lineup of galleries expanding annually, folks can engage in a plethora of color and style. “You may find watercolors and bluegrass at one place, while others may showcase martinis and oil paintings,” he explains. The tour is open to all ages, too, and kicks off at 6 p.m. this Friday the 27th.

Participants include 621N4TH Gallery, Acme Art Studios, Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, Caprice Bistro, Cape Fear Native, Calico Room, Checker Cab Gallery, Five Star Tavern, Golden Gallery, Hanover Art Gallery, MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, New Elements Gallery, Old Books on Front Street, Opera Room & Gallery, Projekte, Port City Pottery & Crafts, Riverside Dental Arts, Wicked Gallery and Wilmington Wine.

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Castle Street’s 500 block Vintage items, antiques, collectibles, oh my! The Castle Street Peddler’s Market has it all (and more!) at its unique location on the 500th block of historic Castle Street. This open-air market provides a laid-back setting for people wishing to spend their day shopping from some of the best items Wilmington’s local vendors have to offer. Handmade and crafted by artistic minds, the best gifts can be found here.

Historic Downtown Marketplace

Sundays, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Riverfront Park Sundays become a beautiful excursion to Riverfront Park thanks to the Historic Downtown Marketplace. With over 40 vendors displaying their wares, folks will enjoy browsing a wide selection of specialty items while also supporting local artisans.

The marketplace is a great way to discover some of Wilmington’s hidden talents.

“This program creates a vibrancy along the downtown riverfront and helps to enhance the visitor’s experience when coming downtown on Sundays,” Kimberly Adams, downtown services specialist, explains. “A visitor will find hand-crafted fine jewelry, Shea butter products, handbags, award-winning photography, watercolor art and much more.”

Subversive Movie Night at Juggling Gypsy

Sundays, 8 p.m. • 1612 Castle St. After visiting the Historic Downtown Marketplace, folks can unwind while watching a flick at one of Wilmington’s quirkiest nightlife hubs. As part of their “Experimental Sundays,” Juggling Gypsy, located at 16th and Castle streets, features controversial and thought-provoking films for audiences every week. Afterward, folks can stick around for live music, experimental performance acts—think firedancing and belly dancing—and specialty brews. A night at Juggling Gypsy is not one to soon be forgotten! Upcoming movies include “El Topo” on the 29th, “Scorpio Rising” on August 5th; “The Business of Being Born” on the 12th; “Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland” on the 19th; and “Last Tango in Paris” on the 26th.

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with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY The newest human right Perspective: Of the world’s 7 billion people, an estimated 2.6 billion do not have toilet access, and every day a reported 4,000 children die from sanitation-related illnesses. However, in May, in Portland, Ore., Douglas Eki and “Jason” Doctolero were awarded $332,000 for wrongful firing because they complained about being inconvenienced at work by not having an easily available toilet. Menzies Aviation had arranged for the men to use facilities at nearby businesses at their Portland International Airport site, but the men said they felt unwelcome at those places and continued to complain (and use buckets). One juror said afterward that having easy access to a toilet was a “basic human right,” citing the “dignity (of) being able to go to the bathroom within 30 seconds or a minute.” Said Doctolero, “Hopefully, no one will have to suffer what I went through.”

The Entrepreneurial Spirit When Sherry Bush returned home in Westlake, Ohio, in May, she found an “invoice” written on a napkin, left by “Sue Warren,” billing her $75 for a housecleaning that Warren had done while Bush was out. However, Bush never heard of Warren, and there had been reports by others in Westlake of Warren’s aggressive acquisition of “clients.” “Did you get the wrong house?” Bush asked Warren when she found “Sue Warren Cleaning” online. “No,” said Warren, “I do this all the time. I just stop and clean

your house.” Warren was not immediately charged with a crime.

Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker still owes the IRS a reported $6 million and now sells a line of “survival” products to help true believers live through the coming apocalypse. (It is unclear whether believers need to “survive,” since the popular reading of the apocalypse casts it as a fast track to heaven for the faithful.) The Talking Points Memo blog did some comparative shopping and found many of Bakker’s items to be overpriced by as much as 100 percent. Bakker also offers the devout a $100 Silver Solution Total Body Cleanse Kit, which includes enemas.

Radical Science Medical Marvel: A 63-year-old woman in South Korea bit into a portion of squid and later felt “bug-like organisms” moving around in her mouth. According to doctors at the National Center for Biotechnology Information in Bethesda, Md., writing in a recent paper, the squid had probably expelled its spermatophores as if it were attempting insemination. (When squid is eaten in the West, the internal organs have been removed, but apparently not in South Korea.) A scientist who has worked with squid commented on the professional network Science 2.0, “I’ve probably had hundreds of spermatophores ejaculate on my fingers and never felt a sting.”

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Researchers at the National University of Singapore described, in a recent issue of the journal Biology Letters, how a certain species of male tropical spider seemingly improves its chances of successful mating by castrating itself after releasing sperm. The scientists hypothesize that testes-removal makes the male nimbler and better able to trick and outflank competitor males that attempt to reinseminate the same females. Improving their strategic mobility also enables the male to avoid being killed by the female, which is yet another hazard in the spider-mating process.

Leading Economic Indicators While top stars of World Wrestling Entertainment, such as John Cena and Triple H, earn upwards of several hundred thousand dollars a year in U.S. rings, pro wrestlers in Senegal can (in the wrestling variation called laamb) make almost that amount too. In May, the undefeated national “champion,” the “King of the Arena” Yekini, suffered his first defeat in 15 years at the hands of Balla Gaye 2, before a capacity crowd at Demba Diop Stadium in Dakar, earning the combatants a reported equivalent of $300,000 each. (Per capita income in the U.S. is about $40,000 and in Senegal, $1,900.)

Hard Times: In May, the Missoula (Mont.) Sheriff’s Office was investigating the theft of a car from the victim’s yard a 1976 Ford Pinto (which, in addition to being a Pinto, had four flat tires). In Mesa, Ariz., in May, Manuel Ovalle, 35, was charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into a home and taking a Playstation 3 and two bags of water from the home’s swimming pool. (Ovalle told police his own home had no water supply.)

Critters’ World Suspicions Confirmed: Scientists from Lund University’s Primate Research Station Furuvik in Sweden announced in May that they had evidence that chimpanzees are able to delay using weapons they encounter, hide them and retrieve them later for use against “foes.”

The weapons were stones and chunks of concrete, and the foes were visitors to the zoo who annoyed the chimps. According to the researchers, the 33-year-old chimp Santino also took pains to hide the weapons in locations where they could be accessed easily for the element of surprise against the visitors.

Bullfighting may be on the wane in some countries because of complaints about cruelty, but in the village of Aproz, Switzerland, there is a replacement each May: cow-fighting contests. According to a Wall Street Journal dispatch, this is a serious business, especially for Alain Balet, whose cow Manathan has won the heavyweight title for three years running, and who “follow(s) training regimens worthy of professional athletes,” including engaging masseuses.

The action, however, is mostly head-butting (plus “abundant slobber,” reported the Journal), and the “contest” is won when one of the cows loses interest and wanders away. Balet pointed out an obvious additional pleasure in raising championship cows: “It’s still a cow. I can eat her.”

Redneck Chronicles Police in Decatur, Ala., were called to a home on South Locust Street in May on a report of a gunshot. They found that a 61-year-old man, who had been drinking beer to ease his toothache, had finally had enough and attempted to eliminate the tooth by shooting his jaw with a .25-caliber pistol. He was hospitalized.

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Their approach to a broad range of songs like “New York, New York,” “All That Jazz,” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” always appeal to musically inclined and performance-driven actors and audiences alike.

Thus, when a collection of their sounds take over Cameron Art Museum by way of City Stage’s summer of musical revues, folks should prepare to bounce, toe-tap and head-bob along in merriment.

“I love the music and lyrics of Kander and Ebb,” Debra Gillingham—director of this week’s opening of “And the World Goes ‘Round”—tells encore. “They are funny, sad, romantic, clever, thought-provoking...”

After opening in 1991 at Manhattan’s off-Broadway Westside Theatre, “And the World Goes ‘Round” ran for 408 shows and covered some of K&E’s most treasured soundscapes. The numbers in the show prove the world’s endless rotation regardless of one’s good or bad day, happy or sad moment.

“The world keeps on going, no matter what is going on in your own life,” Gillingham explains. “The show uses short reprises of the title song throughout to thread on continuity.”

The music showcases single stories and groups of songs in short cycles, all mandating various levels of staging and dance numbers. “Some are stories that just need to be told in a gentle way and don’t have much movement at all,” the director says. “Others involve a little Fosse-style choreography.”

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They also infuse the romp of Vaudeville and reinforce comedy through lyrics. According to Gillingham, the trickiest comes with “The Money Song.” “I’ve given it an entirely different take from the original staging indicated by the script,” she notes, without revealing too much. “Musically, the title song of ‘Cabaret’ is the most challenging; it involves some tough harmonies and rhythms.”

Teri Harding will endure the most difficult choreography to complement her beautiful singing voice, while Michelle Reiff’s lyrical interpretation will showcase brilliancy in storytelling. A few newbies round out the show, too, including Penny Kohut, whom Gillingham worked with on Thalian Association’s “La Cage Aux Folles,” Michael Lauricella’s captivating tenor, and Mike Maykish’s powerful baritone and stage presence. “Besides their work in solos, they have duets, trios and full company numbers,” Gillingham says of the ensemble, all of whom pair levity and enjoyment with dramatic overtones well.

Folks will hear “Mr. Cellophane” (“Chicago”) and “Isn’t This Better” (“Funny Lady”). They’ll be treated to tunes from musicals like “70, Girls, 70,” “The Act,” “Flora the Red Menace” and Martin Scorsese’s “New York, New York.” “But there are some real gems [which] aren’t produced as often,” Gillingham claims—“‘The Happy Time,’ ‘Quiet Thing,’ and ‘Coffee in a Cardboard Cup.’ Plus, there are a couple of numbers from shows Kander and Ebb put together for Liza Minnelli, ‘Ring Them Bells’ and ‘Arthur in the Afternoon.’ So it’s a very entertaining mixture of the known and unknown. It’s fun to find new truths in the songs—or you can rearrange the music and give it an entirely new take.”

Leading the band, Chiaki Ito confirms the challenge of taking the songs out of context, away from their original show-stopping performances. They present

different backstories for the actors to convey. “Tying the songs together so there’s somewhat of a cohesiveness to the show” will be dealt with by the cast’s synergy with the band. Ito will be on keys, along with drummer Rob Murphrey and UNCW graduate and bassist, Owen Burwell, filling out the trio.

“Kander and Ebb apparently like ragtime,” Ito jokes. “Although I like to listen to it, playing it is difficult. Boom-chick on the left hand whilst running arpeggios in the right hand is not my idea of easy.

Sounds easy, but it’s not, especially if you got tiny hands like me.”

Like City Stage’s last hit revue, “The All Night Strut,” they will continue using multi-media interjections thanks to the tech help of Newlin Parker. Since CAM isn’t necessarily set up for fly-space drops or wing-space for scenery, “projections add a lot to the production by creating an environment,” according to Gillingham. Costumes will remain minimal and simple, though contemporary, and a good number of props will be used throughout as well. “Dallas Lafon is designing our lights and Jonathan Graves is designing sound,” she continues, with Patrick Basquill stage-managing.

The intimate space of CAM allows audiences to tune in more fully, as the stories shine via its performers and band, minus large sets and flashy production values. “I love the simplicity of it visually,” Gillingham says. “We are also very lucky in that the staff at CAM have been extremely accommodating and hospitable.

Plus, it’s just nice to be in a new space and share theatre with a new audience.”

“And the World Goes ‘Round” opens Thursday the 26th at 8 p.m, with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m., through August 5th. Tickets can be purchased at www.citystagenc.com, with discounts available to seniors and CAM members.

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ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 / 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com From Wilmington, drive north on Highway 17 and you will encounter an art center unique to our area. Look for the big red barn! A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m.

Representing over 40 local and regional artists in our member’s gallery, we offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to five working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and art supply store. Also available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings.

Regular art classes and studio time, yoga meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class.

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

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

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

FIGMENTS

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II 910-509-4289 • figmentsgallery.com Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

“Figments is an art gallery brimming with unlimited creative vision and talent. We are a community of artists who are passionate about the journey of artful creation. We have

an unintimidating art boutique where you can find locally made artwork for your home. We also have a relaxed classroom space where students of all skill levels can learn and grow creatively. Come. Be inspired.

Please visit our gallery in Landfall Shopping Center at 1319 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington, or look to our website at www. figmentsgallery.com for information on these classes and more: Living Words—Foundations of Poetry Writing with Michelle Hicks, Studio Oil Painting Workshops and Demonstrations with Alessandro Giambra, Broken Plate Mosaic with Mary Cook, Light and Loose Acrylic on Canvas with Alice Houston, Intro to Clay with Pauline Purdim, Get Wet and Wild with Yupo with Christine Farley, Mixed Media with Artist Michelle Connolly and more!”

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com Azure Afternoons features the works of local artist Jane Lawton Baldridge and Rebecca Humphrey of Virginia. Baldridge shares with the viewer her obvious passion for sailing and all its nuances, appreciating both the physical and visual stimulation.

Her watercolors combine energetic brushstrokes with a beautiful simplicity to convey her experiences under sail. Humphrey focuses her energies on the exploration of texture and color, juxtaposing materials as diverse as handcast paper, fabric, wood and glass. She embraces both a playfulness and elegance in her work, and though inspired by the natural world, her interpretation is a personal vision rather than a more literal view.

Both artists share a keen appreciation of the water and the exhilaration of being part of nature. Azure Afternoons will remain on display through July 21st.

ORTON’S UNDERGROUND ART GALLERIES

133 N. Front • (910) 859-8441 Everyday after 5 p.m. www.ortonsuderground.com America’s oldest pool hall and Wilmington’s finest bar are also the home of Wilmington’s newest art galleries. Now hanging is the Toilet Seat Art Show, “Art a la commode.”

Peruse an amazing collection of painted poopers from some of the best local and regional artists, organized by Robert Kass. 10% of all art sales goes to the Full Belly Project.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

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 is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

Our current exhibit “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.

Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee with the Author series are also offered onsite.

WICKED GALLERY

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

Wed.-Sat. 6:30-11:30 p.m. onewickedgallery.com Wicked, as we like to call it, concentrates on the darker, “outsider” degrees of the art world. We are redefining the obscure, the curious and the odd in art. Opening reception for new works from artist Sam Guin on August 11th from 8pm-11pm. A collection of new paintings, drawings, and assembled masks from the internationally published artist offer a unique perspective of the human animal presented in his own language of pigment, fiber and bone. A sampling of Guin’s work can be found at http://www. samguinart.tumblr.com or http://www.Facebook.com/samguinartist. Show hangs until August 31st.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood,

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will always be known as the man who broke Stevie Nicks’ heart. This highly speculated piece of gossip would have easily been forgotten over the decades if it hadn’t given birth to the 1977 mega-selling masterpiece “Rumours,” the confessional introspection of the songwriters of Fleetwood Mac. It’s the album that will always define Fleetwood Mac—which isn’t necessarily a bad thing (it’s the eighth highest selling album of all time). The band would go on to sell more than 100 million records in their initial decade-long run, boosted by Buckinghampenned hits such as “Go Your Own Way” and “Big Love.” One of the quintet’s three singer-songwriters, Buckingham also handled the production on much of Fleetwood’s catalog, which helped cement the archetypal, breezy sound of 1970s Los Angeles.

Today, Buckingham works mostly solo. His 30-year long career, since he hastily split from Fleetwood Mac in the late ‘80s (despite a few reunion tours in the aughts), has yielded six albums; his most recent record “Seeds We Sow” was released in late 2011. Continuing with the technical wizardry he mastered in the ‘70s, Buckingham wrote, produced and engineered the entire album himself, as well as played most of the instruments.

“Seeds We Sow” shows Buckingham’s effortless, continued growth as a songwriter—a feat for a musician at 62—and reassures fans he is not trying to recapture the music of his past. The album emphasizes Buckingham’s signature frenzied fingerpicking in a surprisingly rough-around-the-edges production, eons away from the polished sound of the Mac. Earlier in the summer, he also released a second live album, “Songs from the Small Machine,” which shows the songwriter in complete control of his craft and the audience. However, no matter his many solo releases or tours, there will always be a demand for a Fleetwood Mac reunion. Buckingham has said while the band will likely reconvene next year to tour or record, it wouldn’t be right to call it a reunion.

“We don’t think of ourselves as ever having broken up,” Buckingham told NPR last

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GUITAR HERO: The amazing pickings of Lindsey Buckingham will awe visitors of Greenfield Lake Amphitheater next week. Courtesy photo

year. “We think of ourselves as a working band, but also a band that survives by taking significant periods of time apart—and this is one of those times.”

Stevie Nicks corroborated these statements to CBS earlier in the month, saying FM will indeed begin touring again in 2013, with rehearsals due to start in January. Beforehand, Wilmington will be treated to Buckingham up, close and personal with a stop on his “Seeds We Sow” tour at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on August 1st. For this tour, Buckingham has stripped his music down to its roots by ditching the backing-band and performing an intimate one-man show to showcase his distinctive guitar playing and captivating voice.

Regarding the new tour, he said in an official statement through his website: “As I’ve grown as an artist, I’ve gotten more and more in touch with my center, and that center is voice and guitar. Over time it has become increasingly vital to express more with less; that is my touchstone now, and the embodiment of that philosophy is what will be largely represented in the new show. I’ve been thinking of doing this kind of tour for a while, and am quite excited to be doing something new, something outside my comfort zone.”

[Ed. note: Lindsey Buckingham declined interviews.]

$4 Jose Cuervo shots THURSDAY $2.50 Budweiser $3.50 NC Draft $5 Red Bull & Vodka

100 S. Front St. • Downtown Wilmington • 251-1832

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LIVE MUSIC

Fridays & Saturdays 7-10PM Outside on the back deck weather permitting 138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-0433

Fri., July 27 JOHN FONVIELLE Sat.y, July 28 JESSICA COPPOLA Mon., July 30 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., Aug. 3 TBA Sat., Aug. 4 JEREMY NORRIS Mon., Aug. 6 TBA 6-8:30 Fri., Aug. 10 DAVE MEYER Sat., Aug. 11 2 CENTS WORTH Mon., Aug. 13 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Fri., Aug. 17 TYLER SIMMONS Sat., Aug. 18 DANIEL PARRISH DUO Mon., Aug. 20 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri, Aug. 24 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO - PERRY Sat., Aug. 25 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Mon., Aug. 27 TBA 6-8:30 Fri. August 31 TBA Sat., Sept. 1 FORTCH Sun., Sept. 2 DAVE MEYER Mon., Sept. 3 TBA 6-8:30 Fri., Sept. 7 MYKEL BARBEE Sat., Sept. 8 2 CENTS WORTH Fri., Sept. 14 TBA Sat., Sept. 15 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Fri., Sept. 21 DAVE MEYER Sat., Sept. 22 JEREMY NORRIS

on stage this week

In riverfront park • music starts at 6 p.m.

JULY 27: Who’s Bad, The Ultimate

Michael Jackson Tribute Band AUG. 3: Yellow Dub Marine,

Beatles Reggae Tribute AUG. 10: The Breakfast Club,

America’s Favorite 1980’s Tribute Band

THIS ONE’S A THRILLER: Pulling from four decades of Michael Jackson’s career, Who’s Bad—the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band—will play Downtown Sundown on Friday, July 25th. From humble beginnings in tiny nightclubs in Chapel Hill, NC, Who’s Bad has soared to playing numerous countries such as Romania, the United Kingdom and China (where they sold out several shows!). They’ve shared the stage with classic acts like The Four Tops to popular R&B performers, Boyz II Men, playing everything from “ABC” to “You Rock My World.” Though the musicianship of Who’s Bad is certainly of note, the dance moves aren’t to be forgotten either. Joseph Bell—the man behind MJ—has worked with Travis Payne (lead choreographer of MJ’s “This Is It” tour) and Frank Gatson (dancer in the original “Smooth Criminal” video) to enhance his performance.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

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Travis Shallow Luis Paschoa Brent Stimmel Luis Paschoa

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SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

JULY July 29 - OVERTYME

AUGUST August 5 - MARK ROBERTS August 12 - HOT ROD August 19 - BAG OF TOYS

August 26 - MACHINE GUN SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 - MARK ROBERTS Sept. 12 - HOT ROD Sept. 5 - MARK ROBERTS

910-256-8500 • 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach www.bluewaterdining.com

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Unlike most traditional festivals in the port city, the three-day festival draws people to the downtown waterfront and allows attendees to escape the summer heat while enjoying the entertainment at Wilmington’s premier music venues. The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge and Rusty Nail will host a variety of top local blues artists throughout the weekend. In addition to live concerts, the celebration also features a blues workshop, an all-day blues jam, and the fan-favorite Blues Cruise aboard the Henrietta III riverboat.

The festivities officially begin on Friday at 5:30 p.m. when Susan Savia performs on the riverboat dock (Water St. at Dock St.) just before attendees board the Henrietta III for the Cape Fear Blues Cruise (boards at 6:30 p.m.; departs at 7:30 p.m.). The boat will churn down the Cape Fear River featuring three bands on three decks, and three cash bars with heavy appetizers. As always, the live blues will roll out until the sun goes down.

This year’s cruise features the gritty and soulful sounds of festival favorites Elliott and The Untouchables on the main deck. Above that, Wilmington’s own Dynamic Therm-OTones will be belting out their dance-able rhythm and blues while guitarist, harpist and songwriter Randy McQuay II will entertain on the atrium level. Advance tickets are $49.

The Post-Cruise Party sails on until the wee hours at Rusty Nail (1310 South 5th Street, 910-251-1888) beginning at 9 p.m. with headliners Lawyers, Guns and Money, past winners of the Cape Fear Blues Challenge.

On Saturday a free blues workshop for all ages will take place at Finkelstein Music (6 S. Front St.) starting at 11 a.m. This

SOULFUL STRUMMING: The rich, throaty vo-

cals of Rick Tobey will fill Rusty Nail as part of the Cape Fear Blues Festival, along with his evertalented band. Photo by Bethany Turner

year’s featured artist is Elliott New, frontman of local group The Untouchables and guitar virtuoso whose style ranges from gritty Chicago boogie to swampy Delta blues to Texas shuffles to West Coast jumpin’ blues. New will demonstrate his technique, talk about his influences and perform some of his own tunes for the class.

At 1 p.m., The Rusted Rails will perform an energetic set under the tent at Rusty Nail.

Beginning at 8 p.m., The Soapbox LaundroLounge (255 N. Front Street, 910-2518500) plays host to this year’s headline act: Li’l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes. Ronnie and the band incorporate elements of 50s R&B, soul, vintage rock ‘n’ roll and jazz into their unique blend of American roots music. Tickets for Li’l Ronnie are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

Meanwhile at Rusty Nail, local blues favorites the Chickenhead Blues Band will be playing deep into the night, from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., for which the full show title gives all the explanation needed: “Bop ‘til You Drop: An All-Night Blues Party with the Chickenhead Blues Band, New Orleans Edition.”

Chickenhead Blues are known to serve up a mix of classic, Chicago and Mississippi Delta blues with their own spin on it.

Needless to say, frontman Rick Tobey has quite a history with CFBF; the three-time Cape Fear Blues Challenge champion first performed at the festival in 2004 and has played nearly every year since.

For this year’s festival, Tobey has cooked up something special for his fans. He has invited three of his talented musician friends from New Orleans— Chris Young, Roland Fangue, and Ricardo Baerga—to come up and play the festival with him.

Jamming together since 1977 when they met in New Orleans, Tobey has jet set back and forth from North Carolina to Louisiana to perform with his longtime music partners.

“We have a long history together, and we have that magical music connection which transcends distance and time,” Tobey says. “It’s going to be a unique and special show.”

However, for the first time, the guys are making the commute to Wilmington for the CFBF. “It’s not that often in your lifetime as a musician that you hook up with people with whom your musical connection is so deep that you’ll always make the plight to get together,” Tobey says.

Tobey adds that for those who would like to see both Li’l Ronnie and the Chickenhead Blues Band on Saturday night, Chickenhead Blues’ second set will begin at Rusty Nail directly after Li’l Ronnie is finished rocking the stage at Soapbox.

The final day of the festival begins at noon on Sunday with the free All-Day Blues Jam under the tent at Rusty Nail (1310 S. 5th Street, 910-251-1888). At 6 p.m. is the Finkelstein Music Guitar Giveaway—the prize being a Gretsch guitar.

Raffle tickets cost $1 each with proceeds supporting the projects and programs of the Cape Fear Blues Society. Raffle tickets are available at Finkelstein Music and The Rusty Nail. The party continues at 7 p.m. with an indoor Jazz and Blues Jam with Benny Hill at Rusty Nail.

Tickets for all events can be purchased online at www.capefearblues.org/festival. html as well as www.etix.com.

sound bites shows of the week Blackberry Smoke

Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 255 N. Front St. 7/26, 8 p.m $15-20 (tix from 5/24 show will be honored)

Blackberry Smoke hails influences from metal to gospel, and such a broad mix lends its hand to their blend of hard rock meets country twang. The group, which formed in 2000, has shared stages with such acts as ZZ Top, Montgomery Gentry, Marshall Tucker Band and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

Despite their Southern appeal, the band first made waves in Michigan and Wisconsin before gaining fame below the Mason-Dixon line.

The Debonzo Brothers Satellite Bar and Lounge 120 Greenfield St. 7/28, 9 p.m. • free

Composed of Jeff Debonzo (vocals, guitar), Keef Debonzo (vocals, guitar), Chris Hibbard (drums), Jimmy Thompson (bass), and Jay Shirley (organ), The Debonzo Brothers bring about a sound much like The Avett Brothers, Uncle Tupelo or Wilco. They grew up on folk and bluegrass tunes in Raleigh, NC. The band offers compelling songwriting paired with powerful shades of Americana and indie. Photo by Karen A. Mann

All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages.

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAYS

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Forrest Tabor Sat. August 4th

Bag of Toys

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Trouble No More 8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

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Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

TUESDAY-NIGHT MOE-DOWN: This renowned jam band celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010—and moe. will continue its rock ‘n’ roll legacy when they play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 31st. Photo by Alexandra Valenti

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

1423 S. 3rd St. 763-1607 TUE: djBe KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.

1/2 off Wine Botles & $4 Magner’s Irish Cider WED: BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM 8 p.m. $ 4 20 oz. Guinness Pints THUR: TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts FRI: LIVE IRISH MUSIC Inquire for details

JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 MONDAY $ 2.50 Budweiser Draft $ 4 Wells 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

TUESDAY Sky Blue $3.00 $ 4.50 Absolute lemonade 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

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KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 KARAOKE

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

BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DREW SWINSON —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 HUFTON BROTHERS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH SEAN GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 LEFTOVER SALMON —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater PARACHUTE, THE CAB, KATELYN TARVER —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 ROBBIE BERRY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 CHRIS RIENDEAU (9-11PM)

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

THURSDAY, JULY 26 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway

Drive; 256-2269

OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 JAHMAN BRAHMAN —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DANIEL PARISH BAND —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434 AL DIMARCO’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. AXIOM (9-11PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: BRENT STIMMEL (7PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 THE MAGIC MATH —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BLACKBERRY SMOKE, MEDUSA STONE (SOUTHERN ROCK) —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

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

FRIDAY, JULY 27 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, PRONG, PREDECESSOR, GOLLUM, MONKEYKNIFEFIGHT (METAL) —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JOHN FONVIELLE —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 BE THE MOON —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DEAREST WE, BLACK HELLATONES, VILLES & BOROS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 NECTAR DUO —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 LUNAR TIDE (ECLECTIC AND HIP, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 SUSAN SAVIA (5:30PM, PART OF CAPE FEAR BLUES FESTIVAL) —Riverfront Park; Water St. Wilmington NC,452-3775 ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: CLAY CROTTS (7PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 MIKE O’DONNELL

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

GYPSY FIRE (BLUES/ROCK) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 QUILTED SKY (ROCK/ALT, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 MARK DAFFER (ROCK/ALT, 8-11PM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 RYAN PEREZ, RAFAEL NAME (LIVE BOSSANOVA, 9PM-12AM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 PORT CITY TRIO —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. JEREMY NORRIS —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 BLIVET —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 BEACH BILLY BROTHERS —Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, Pleasure Island, 458-8434 MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater WHO’S BAD (SEE PAGE 20) —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 PALE RIDER —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BIBIS ELLISON —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 UNCLE HAIRY (70S, 80S, 90S CLASSICS) —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

SATURDAY, JULY 28 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 LIL RONNIE & THE GRAND DUKES (BLUES) —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533

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

NFL SUNDAY TICKET $3 Domestic Schooners $2 Domestic Drafts $9.99 All You Can Eat Wings at the Bar 1/2 Priced Select Appetizers at the Bar

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas TUESDAY-KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WEDNESDAY $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas THURSDAY $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts FRIDAY-TGIF $3.50 Cosmos $2.00 Domestic Drafts SATURDAY-COLLEGE FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners MONDAY- FRIDAY 1/2 Priced Appetizers from 4-7 pm & 9 pm -close at the bar Free Appetizer of the Day with purchase of a non-refillable beverage from 5-7 at the bar.

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MONDAY $3 Sweetwater, $10 Domestic Buckets, $4 Captain, Jack, and Evan Williams, Trivia from Hell @ 7:30 TUESDAY $3 Dos XX Amber, $3.50 Mexican Bottles, $4 Cuervo, 1800, Lunazul, Jim Beam, Jack, and Bacardi $1 Tacos (4pm-close) WEDNESDAY $3 Drafts, 1/2 Price Wine, $5 Martinis, $4 Bombs THURSDAY LIVE Music $2 Bud Lt and Yuengling Draft, $4 Jim, Jack, Jager, and Jameson $5 Bombs, $3.50 Micro Bottles, 1/2 Price Wings (7pm-close) FRIDAY & SATURDAY Dueling Pianos @ 9pm, Midnight-1:30am NO Cover & 1/2 Price Wings SUNDAY $2.50 Bud Lt and Yuengling Drafts, $4 Crown, Jager, Jack, Jameson, Lunazul, Bloody Mary’s, $5 Mimosas DUELING PIANOS Every Friday and Saturday Night @ 9:30 1/2 Price Select Apps M-TH 4pm7pm & Sun 9pm-close

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August 10-11

JEN KIRKMAN

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ROB RONNER ACOUSTIC 1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 • 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 THE DEBONZO BROTHERS —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 JESSICA COPPOLA —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 BRENT & MIKE —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BILL POWELL (7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 KOOSTIC THANG (ECLECTIC ACOUSTIC FUSION) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 FULL DISH (ROCK/ALT, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 JUJU GURU, MAC & JUICE (10PM) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 LOWTECH PRESENTS CHICKEN SOUP —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 JIM ASHLEY —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DAYLIGHT CIRCUS (9-10PM), ROUTINE MAN (10-12PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 THE FOUR NIGHTS (BENEFIT FOR ADOPT AN ANGEL NC) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DANICA & 40 EAST BAND —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 BALD FURY —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 FLANNEL REBELLION —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 CLAY CROTTS —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 CABARET WITH BOB WORKMON —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. CHILLIN DIXIE (4-8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

SUNDAY, JULY 29

DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 REGGAE SUNDAYS WITH DJ DR. JONES —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833

L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 ANIMAL LIBERATION ORCHESTRA —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater WATERSHED —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 METEORMEN (4-8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KIND OF LIKE SPITTING, MUSEUM MOUTH (ACOUSTIC), MOURNING IS FOR SUCKERS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 OVERTYME —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, JULY 30 STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 RANDY MCQUAY —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 OPEN MIC & COMICS JAM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 RANDY MCQUAY

ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

RENAISSANCE MAN: An actor on ‘Community’ and a writer for ‘30 Rock,’ Childish Gambino is making waves in the rap scene, too. He’ll perform at Uptown Amphitheatre on Fri., July 27th. Courtesy photo

KALEIDOSCOPE OF SOUNDS: California’s Animal Liberation Orchestra is best described as funk, pop ‘n roll—a blend of unique yet complementary essences. ALO will play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Sunday, July 29th. Courtesy photo

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

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

TUESDAY, JULY 31

DIXIELAND ALLSTARS —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

“IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 DJBE KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC: MUSICIANS AND COMICS WITH ONSITE PIANO —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 MOE. —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater YESTERDAY’S GRAVY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH SEAN GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

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

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 7/25: Deception of a Ghost, Thoughts in Reverse, more 7/26: Case Federal & The Agents, Dangerous Daze, more 7/27: A Road Eternal, Dirty South Revolutionaries, more 7/28: Ride the Lightning, Beyond the Fade

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/27: Delta Rae, Acityon, A Lake, Chris Hendricks 7/29: The Zombies, The Fellow Travellers 8/1: Josh Ritter, David Wax Museum

GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 7/25: Appetite for Destruction (Guns n’ Roses tribute) 7/28: Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper

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

NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., N. CHARLESTON, SC (843) 529-5000 7/29: KEM

BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 8/1: Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks PNC ARENA 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 7/25: Yes 7/27: Train, Mat Kearney NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE 511 E. 36TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/31: Lindsey Buckingham

THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/29: Toadies, Helmet 7/31: Filter, Fuel HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 7/26: Jason Sturgeon 7/27: The Coco-Nuts Island Show 8/1: Bush VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/25: Kiss, Motley Crue 7/26: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan 7/27: Nickelback, Bush, My Darkest Days 7/30: Vans Warped Tour UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/26: Train, Mat Kearney 7/27: Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper 7/28: Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jerry Douglas, Angel Snow

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‘Ted’ remains a hilarious R-rated romp, just leave the kids home

this week in film

by Anghus Ted

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Carolina Beach Lake Park 8:45 p.m. • Free

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ny—and with the kind of consistency that so few comedies ably achieve.

Most good comedies generate a laugh from time to time, but so very few engage during the film’s entirety. “Ted,” the first feature from “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, is a Gatling gun of over-the-top antics. It’s not perfect. In fact, I would almost accuse the film of occasionally pulling punches (more on that later). Despite some minor criticisms, I would put “Ted” in a dead heat with “21 Jump Street” for the funniest romp of 2012.

Seth MacFarlane is a genius—and I don’t mean in the traditional Mensa, Rhodes Scholar kind of way. The man knows how to entertain people. There’s a reason he’s one of the highest paid creators in show business, whom currently holds 20 percent of the content on the Fox network, and has a comedic empire valued at $2 billion. A pop-culture machine, he’s an extremely proficient film director. I expected to laugh at “Ted,” but I wasn’t expecting to be impressed with his filmmaking skills. The biggest surprise isn’t that MacFarlane made a funny movie, but that he made such a good one.

The story revolves around a lonely little boy named John who makes a Christmas wish to bring his teddy bear to life. After his wish comes true, John and Teddy become best friends. Flash forward 30 years later. John (Mark Wahlberg) is a stoner with a dead-end job and a super-hot girlfriend (Mila Kunis).

Ted (MacFarlane) is now a washed-up former celebrity, living the life of a former child star.

The world was once fascinated with Ted, but now they could care less. He spends his time getting high and sleeping with prostitutes.

Though Ted is a well-intentioned friend, his friendship with John leads to a lot of immature and ridiculous behavior. John can’t transition into a mature adult life because his teddy bear keeps roping him into child-like antics.

The concept is remarkably simple and flawlessly educated. It’s hard not to laugh at a cute little teddy bear with the mouth of a trucker, the drug habit of Scarface, and the sex life of Charlie Sheen.

Wahlberg shows once again that he’s a gifted straight man and remarkably game. My one real criticism of the movie is a minor one, but it kept creeping in: The movie feels safe, almost to a calculated degree. Maybe because Seth MacFarlane’s name and an “R” rating led me to

SNUGGLED: Mark Wahlberg plays a man whose best friend is a live teddy bear from childhood and who causes a lot of ruckus into adulthood. Courtesy photo

believe I would indulge in the raunchy and fearless, but it never really felt like a comedy without reins. During a couple of moments, he goes to some pretty messed-up places. Still, overall, the comedy feels good-natured enough to not offend anyone. And that felt like the point.

I mentioned MacFarlane is smart, and his intelligence goes far beyond traditional business or creative acumen. He made a funny movie with a broad appeal—a smart business decision. This movie will be huge. But I was really hoping to see something more á la Trey Parker and Matt Stone from “South Park.” Those guys push the R-rating to the limit, even beyond. I expected Ted to be Seth MacFarlane without the leash, free from the constraints of network television— a minor quip, considering how much I laughed throughout the movie.

Wahlberg is so much fun to watch. The guy throws himself into scenes that could have devolved into ridiculous schlock. He and Ted have a more believable relationship than 90 percent of the movies I’ve watched this summer. It amazes me that an animated teddy bear seems more believable than any of the “actors” in “Battleship,” and that the story ends up making a lot more sense than something like “Prometheus.”

Credit MacFarlane who seems to be capable of weaving together a movie that doesn’t just rely on pop-culture cutaways. Sure, there are a couple of “Family Guy”-inspired gags, and the obsession with trash masterpiece Flash Gordon feels very much like a B or C story from the show. But the movie has a definable voice, even if the bear sounds just like Peter Griffin.

Speaking of the voice: It’s an interesting choice and feels equally calculated, as if audiences wouldn’t be able to associate “the guy

from ‘Family Guy’” with the movie unless there were a glaring connection. Again, I’m not faulting MacFarlene for his marketing smarts, but some choices felt painfully obvious.

The screening I went to was filled with kids.

I’m not talking about the 12-and-up set who potentially have already heard all the language and are familiar with their sexual organs. I’m talking 7-to-10-year-olds who were there with their parents, watching this vile, little bear freebase cocaine and talk at great length about sexual acts with a parsnip. I wasn’t sure who I felt worse for: the kids whose parents walked them out of the theater 10 minutes in or the parents who let them stay. Can you imagine being a kid and learning about sex from a talking bear? Or explaining a bong, cocaine, or why exactly a prostitute took a dump in the middle of a living room?

Congratulations irresponsible parents: You just robbed your children of their innocence.

For those of us old enough to understand sex, drugs and deviant acts involving vegetables, “Ted” remains a hilarious and well-made comedy. It makes me eager to see what MacFarlane will come up with next.

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7/29: In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend—a Greenpeace volunteer—on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

Concessions sold onsite, but picnics, blankets and chairs welcome.

Hysteria The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Cinematique • Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30 p.m. $8 • Monday through Wednesday

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

8/6-8: In “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (pictured) seven English seniors experience life changes, which result in their coincidental departure to be the first guests at a hotel “for the elderly and beautiful” in Jaipur, India: Recently widowed housewife Evelyn (Judi Dench) must sell her home to cover huge debts. Graham (Tom Wilkinson), a high court judge who lived in India as a boy, abruptly decides to retire and return there. Jean (Penelope Wilton) and Doug (Bill Nighy) seek a retirement they can afford with the money left after investing in their daughter’s internet start-up. Muriel (Maggie Smith), a retired housekeeper, needs a hip replacement which she can get more quickly and inexpensively in India. Wealthy Madge (Celia Imrie) hunts another husband. Norman (Ronald Pickup) is an aging lothario, still on the make for one-night stands. PG-13. 2 hr, 4 min.

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

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

CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more.

Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sun 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity

and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!)

Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

HENRY’S

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

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

food, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines.

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

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

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

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it.

3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

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

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

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

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

K’S CAFE

TROLLY STOP

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

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week.

A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 7916995. Find us on Facebook or on our website, www.ks-cafe.net.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6am to 3pm. Saturday 7am to 2 pm. And Sunday 8am to 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, sea-

Join us Every Friday 6-8PM for our Free Wine Tasting

The Only Place to Buy Guaranteed, Tested and Certified Fresh Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils of the World in Wilmington • Single varietal extra virgin olive oils from Italy, Greece, Spain, France, California, Portugal, Chile, and Australia • Extra Virgin Olive Oils infused with the finest ingredients that nature has to offer • Extensive array of authentic aged and infused balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy • Artisan Cheese & Boutique Wines • Imported regional Mediterranean delicacies, and body care essentials made from olive oil

Gourmet Gifts Galore

Taste the Olive—Taste the World

910-256-OILS (6457) | www.TasteTheOlive.com

Mon.- Sat. 11am - 6pm | The Forum, 1125 D Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 256-1421.

4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. open 11 a.m.7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 ‘til 3, Sat. 11 ‘til 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 4577017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restau-

Open for Lunch and Dinner steaks

wings

ribs

salads

In the Cotton Exchange Downtown Wilmington

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine

brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

THAI SPICE

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

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10:00pm; Sun.: 11:30am – 9:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row!

10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cui-

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue-Thu 11am2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5-11pm; Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5-11pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5pm9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

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

IRISH THE HARP

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday

11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-3929745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sat. 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am – 6:00pm.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

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

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry.

Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries.

Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

Open 7 days 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Don’t miss this seasons FINAL Dueling Piano Shows This Friday and Saturday Fri. 7/27 and Sat. 7/28

Shows s tart at 9:30 Draft specials bOth nights $5 Bombs, $10 Party Pitchers 1/2 price wings after midnight

Lets get ready for Football!

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TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you

would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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

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

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

brunch.

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available.

Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

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HIERONYMUS

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Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

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

HELL’S KITCHEN This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options.

Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular.

Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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

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

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Oceans 11 was found in a pound net with over half of her carapace (top shell) destroyed. Every breath she took caused her shattered shell to be drawn into her body cavity. She was taken to NC State University for surgery, emerging two hours later with 11 surgical plates patching her shell back together.

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The Sea Turtle Hospital – as it is popularly known – is located in the shadow of the water tower on south Topsail Island. Established

by Jean Beasley and dedicated to her daughter Karen’s memory, the hospital is committed to the protection of sea turtle nests and the rescue/rehabilitation of injured turtles. The center also plays an important role in educating the public about the plight of turtles, and provides a wonderful learning site for student interns and volunteers who are interested in wildlife conservation.

The center’s volunteers walk the Topsail beaches every day from May until August to watch for new turtle nests and predator threats. This year, 55 nests have been located so far.

A small building currently, the hospital has raised over $1 million to build a new facility on the mainland. Construction is expected to be completed next year.

Current patients include Loggerhead, Green and Kemp’s Ridley turtles. Not all the patients survive their traumas, but the ones who do give the staff hope for their recovery and release. In June, 14 turtles did just that - an exciting time for the staff as well as the hundreds of visitors cheering on the turtles as they swam back home. Over the past 14 years, the center has rehabilitated and released over 300 turtles back to the sea.

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from stage to page: Author Dominic McHugh captures the makings of ‘My Fair Lady’

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underdog winning in the end; a love story at heart... There is so much to adore from “My Fair Lady,” aside from the famous one-liners indelibly imprinted in our memory.

Most folks know the basic storyline of the romantic comedy: a Cockney girl takes speech lessons from a professor who has wagered that he can make her presentable in high society. Having first opened on Broadway in 1956, “My Fair Lady”—starring a thenunknown Julie Andrews, who earned her first Tony nomination from the performance—ran until 1962.

Of course, it garnered even more applause once it became a musical film in 1964, starring the one and only Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Now, true fans of the story have the opportunity to continue reveling in its feel-good aftermath in the recent release of “Loverly: The Life and Times of My Fair Lady,” a new book by Dominic McHugh.

A lecturer in musicology at the University of Sheffield, located in England, and a scholar of American musical theatre and Hollywood musicals, McHugh has additional interests in the history of opera and opera theory, performance practice and historiography. Having endured massive research on “My Fair Lady”’s genesis, McHugh managed to find over 500

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letters, thousands of manuscripts, notations among draft scripts and early 1950s lyrics after trekking from D.C. to NY, Harvard to Yale. “Loverly” is the recount of his comprehensive collectings.

Using all previously unpublished documents, McHugh looks into the Broadway sensation that took five years to make a reality. What he found is “My Fair Lady” certainly had its fair share of hiccups along the way.

The story is based off of George Bernard Shaw’s play, “Pygmalion,” but Shaw refused to allow any adaptations of his work, as he had a bad experience prior. In 1908 Shaw gave Leopold Jacobson the rights to turn his play “Arms and the Man” into an operetta entitled “The Chocolate Soldier.” Disgusted with Jacobson’s rendition, Shaw called it “a putrid opera bouffe in the worst taste of 1860.”

Thus, from that point forward, he refused to give up rights to any of his works.

After his death in 1950, all of the rights to his works fell under the power of film producer Gabriel Pascal, who wanted “Pygmalion” to be transformed into a musical. However, Lerner and Loewe ran into many snags in its midst and began to think that reconstructing the play was impossible. Halfway through writing the show, the duo parted ways as a result of all of the issues. There didn’t seem to be an appropriate way to fit in musical numbers and—what they considered to be the biggest problem of all—there was no love story involved, not even a secondary story involving a romantic endeavor. Again, it seemed to be falling to the wayside, much like the one Rodgers and Hammerstein attempted to adapt prior.

However, after two years of separation, “Pygmalion” entered into the Lerner and Loewe sphere yet again. Persevering through a final attempt, they made changes to the story and everthing began aligning.

“Lerner’s script involved a shift of focus from

Shaw’s determinedly unromantic view of the HigginsEliza relationship to something more ambiguous for the musical, [and] a change of gesture also had to be carried through in the score,” McHugh writes.

McHugh doesn’t stop with the production history in “Loverly”; he details its first showing, as well as the film version. He examines basically every aspect of the show and its differing versions in history. Seemingly, there could not be a more extensive look at one musical.

However, readers should be warned: The book is not for the casual “My Fair Lady” observer. It can be hard to get through, one that often reads like instructions. McHugh’s massive research and those documents take up a large portion of the pages—tables, charts and sheets of music. While there’s some good stuff in it, there’s as much tedium. McHugh never assumes the reader has too much previous knowledge.

The trials and tribulations of Lerner and Loewe’s difficulties, and how “My Fair Lady” became the incredible sensation it is today certainly mark the highlights, while the endless amount of information manages to be the book’s downfall, too. At points, it almost reads like a textbook, which one would expect to be foisted upon as homework in a class but would never pick up of her own volition.

I like “My Fair Lady.” In fact, I have a deep (and possibly unhealthy) love for Audrey Hepburn, which is enough reason alone for this fan to watch the movie, but, here’s the thing: Watching the film takes approximately two hours and 50 minutes.

Reading this book takes much longer—and pushing through 200-plus pages of information about a play is not an easy task—in fact, it can actually feel like a chore at times for those without the “healthy zeal” of this classic show.

If you can quote the movie in everyday life, sing every lyric to “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?” and eat, drink, and breathe all things “My Fair Lady,” “Loverly” is for you. At the very least, you’ll learn many more random facts to share at dinner parties. Casual observers may fare well in passing over this one.

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events

7/28: ELVIS FREAKER PARTY

at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 8/3-5. The Best of Our State is a weekend celebration of North Carolina featuring music, history, storytelling, food, art and humor. Presenters include: Dr. Elliot Engel, a humorous historian, Daniel Wallace, the director of the creative writing program at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Adam Perlman, Executive Director of Duke Integrative Medicine, Jan Little, Director of Education at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Beverly Botsford, a cross-cultural percussionist. The Bluegrass Experience, one of North Carolinas favorite bluegrass bands, and John Dee Holeman, a master bluesman and National Heritage Fellowship winner, will each have a concert as well. www.ourstate.com/events or (919) 490-0999 for reservations.

ELVIS FREAKER PARTY Teaming up with downtown boutique Edge of Urge, 7/28: Edge of Urge and Freaker USA will be celebrating the launch of two new Freakers Freaker USA unleashes two new designs, dreamt up designed by Edge of Urge designer Jessie

by Edge of Urge designer Jessie Williams. Party in Williams. Party at Edge of Urge, 18 Market classic ‘70s style at the store (18 Market St.) and St., 4-7pm. In the early 1970’s Elvis made the phrase “Taking Care of Business” not only come dressed as a favorite Elvis personality in honor his personal motto but also the name of his of Williams’ ‘Taking Care of Business’ Freaker design. band. Williams drew TCB and a lightning bolt The soiree will host a costume party with lots of prizes, on a blank white t-shirt during the early phase and sandwiches will be served. It all takes place from 4 of EOU, put it on and like that(!) she had the power to do anything. TCB has become a p.m. to 7 p.m. personal motto to Jessie and her very SPLISH SPLASH FAMILY POOL PARTY own EOU team, over the years. Now, Brought to you by Fit For Fun Center staff. Sat., 8/4, 7/27-29: 14840 US HWY 17 North, Freaker helps to spread the love and 8-11:30am. Robert Strange Pool, 410 S. 10th St. Hampstead, the Well WOW Church and its nongolden rock star-style energy we all need from (next to Fit For Fun Center). $5/child, children up to profit, The Well Community Development Corporatime to time. Serving sandwiches and welcoming 12 years old! Ages free. Pre-reg: (910) 341-4630. tion, willhave a Friends and Family Weekend. Sumfriends to dress up as their favorite Elvis personalmer activities and cooking, from semi-formal dining, ity—with costume contest and lots of amazing prizwith onsite childcare available during Friday dining es! Also unveiling the other new Freaker designed event. Saturday events include family volleyball, tenby Edge of Urge, inspired by one of their newest nis, and basketball tournaments family movie night, EOU Summer tees, “Nice To Eat You!” and family talent showcase. Public sound and beach KNOT SO TRADITIONAL WEDDING FIREWORKS BY THE SEA The Boxed Event presents “The Knot So Traditional access for fishing, crabbing, boating, or even canoeFireworks by the Sea. Music at 6:30pm; fireworks Wedding Giveaway,” providing a couple with Preing. We are also having a public baptism on Saturday at 9pm. Free music at the gazebo and on CB BoardWedding Package (engagement photos, engagewhere individuals and families can register to take walk: 7/26, Daniel Parish Band; 8/2, The M-80s; ment outfits and a rehearsal dinner), Wedding Packour baptism journey and be baptized on the beach.

8/9, Emily Minor; 8/16, Bibis Elllison Band; 8/23, age, (dress, tuxedo, rings, ceremony, reception, 910-270-0911 orthewellagw.hampstead@gmail.com Radio Flyer; 8/31, Eastbound. Free. 910-458-8434. catering, design elements, save the dates, invites, OUR STATE’S BEST OF THE BEST www.pleasureislandnc.org/fireworks-by-the-sea. thank-you cards, getaway car, photography and cinOur State magazine will host the Best of Our State FAMILY AND FRIENDS WEEKEND ematography) and a Post-Wedding Package (ideal bedroom by interior designer and honeymoon package). Open to all future brides and grooms in southeastern NC who complete 30 hours of community service. All projects done through Cape Fear Volunteer Center, www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

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charity/fundraisers

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Refurbished Computers for Sale: disAbility Resource Center has refurbished computers for sale.

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

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

BUSINESS CLOTHING DRIVE Miller-Motte College will have a Business Clothing

Drive for LINC/LITE programs through July. LINC helps past criminals back into society to lead a crime free life., w/help in job search, counseling, housing, tutoring and also furthering their education. LITE is a mentoring enrichment program for African American males 16-21 that is designed to prevent dropouts, young fathers, foster care, criminals or gang activists or kids whose parents are incarcerated. Drop off any professional type of clothing (business button up, collared shirts, slacks, ties, dress shoes) in MMC’s Career Services Resource Center (located at the end of the atrium hallway next to the library).

Shannon Carlson: Shannon.Carlson@miller-motte. edu. 5000 Market St VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital is looking for volunteers to help at the information desk. Volunteers at the information desk provide visitor passes, answer telephone inquiries and assist patients and visitors. Individuals can volunteer weekly or as a substitute, providing coverage for a 4-hour shift. Shifts are 9am-1pm and 1- 5pm, Monday-Friday. Eileen McConville at 815-5317 or eileen. mcconville@nhrmc.org ZOE MINISTRY FUNDRAISER Local filmmaker Curtis Thieman of Inspire Creative Studios of Wilmington will travel to Africa next month to begin filming a documentary about ZOE Ministry, a Clayton, North Carolina-based Ministry that focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering orphans and children in need in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda. The film will be used to promote ZOE Ministry and help fundraising and support for this incredible program. Fundraiser takes place 8/3, 6:30pm, in The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery, with special presentation of ZOE and silent auction. Thieman will be on hand as well as Gaston Warner of Zoe Ministry. All funds raised will be applied to travel and production costs for the documentary. Tickets: $39.99 and include dinner, non-alc. beverage, tax. Chris Andrews or Ellie Craig: 910-251-1935. www.ZOEMinistry.com.

GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERS Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service is accepting nominations through 10/26, noon. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one Director of Volunteers to be recognized for their efforts and contributions. Ooen of five will be nominated to receive the Governor’s Medallion Award for volunteer service. Local committee evaluates nominations. CF Volunteer Center, 3534 S. College Rd., Suite F. www.capefearvolunteercenter. org. Noms myst be typed with 5 hard copies. Winners honored during National Volunteer Week, April 2012 locally and in Raleigh.

theatre/auditions

SNEAD’S FERRY COMMUNITY THEATRE Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will hold open auditions for Neil Simon’s play “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 and Fri,

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

7/27. Auditions at 7pm, Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Ln. Three females between the ages of 25 and 60 are needed as well as 1 male between the ages of 40 and 60. Jennifer Meier: 910-389-3706 or jennmeier1152@aol.com. www. sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

tinkers and interferes in the lives of those around her until everyone ends up with the right mate. (910) 632-2285, www.thalianhall.org. Season tickets and gift certificates are ordered through our office, (910) 762-4234. All shows at Thalian Hall. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Auditions for “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Browncoat Theatre, Wednesday, July 25th & Thursday, July 26th from 7pm-10pm, Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center. Auditions will be cold reads from the script and vocal performances from the show (for actors interested in those parts). Nick Smith at nickfilm1@gmail.com.

DIXIE SWIM CLUB Co-Written by one of the writers for “The Golden Girls,” this heart-warming show is a tale about five Southern women, friends since joining their college swim team many years ago, who reunite at their Outer Banks beach house every Aug. to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives over a period of 33 years. When fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction in this hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever.

Starring Brandy Jones, Monnie Whitson, Tamara Mercer, Holli Sapperstein, and Pam Smith. Directed

by Michele Seidman and presented by Big Dawg Productions. August 2-19, Thurs-Sat-, 8 p.m., and Sun- at 3 p.m. (some shows already sold out!). Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street. Wheelchair accessible; $18-$20. $15 every Thurs. (910) 367-5237 or www.bigdawgproductions.org

CITY STAGE See page 14.

WIZARD OF OZ Brunswick Little Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz,” at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College at 7:30pm, 7/27 & 28 and 8/3 & 4 and at 3pm 7/29, 8/5. Tickets can be purchased at Odell Williamson Auditorium ticket office, 910-755-7416, 1-800-754-1050, ext. 7416, and www.bccowa.com. $6 for children 12 and under; $12 for teens and students with school ID; $17 for adults. Jen Iapalucci at 910-269-1518.

THEATRE NOW First original production: “Dawson Hill’s Miracle Workers (comedy) Fridays at 6pm. Theatre guests will witness behind-the-scenes antics as Dawson Hill’s actors have gone missing, leaving the stage crew to put on the show at the last minute. • “Super Saturday Fun Time, Saturdays, 11am.: Interactive kids adventure show with lunch! Join DOCK the dog and his two-legged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts based on local history. • Murder at the Bellamy Mansion, Sat., 6pm: Guests are invited to this year’s Wilmington Historical Attractions and Tours (WHAT) awards banquet at the stately Bellamy Mansion and find that history can be dangerous. Audience chooses a detective to help unwrap the mystery. • Sunday Jazz Gospel Brunch, Sun, 10am-2pm: Local jazz and gospel musicians, Marc Siegel and Friends entertain while families and friends enjoy a traditional Southern brunch buffet. • Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats. • Alisa Harris, TheatreNOW owner, welcomes local writers and actors to present a variety of productions that to run on a regular basis throughout the year. Kitchen under direction of Chef Denise Gordon, feat. fresh food options during each of its performances—from three-course table service to traditional southern buffet to upscale pub fare, guests will be treated to delicious meals tailored to each performance. A full “light-up” bar open. Space available for meeting and special event rentals during nonperformance times. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Tickets: www. theatrewilmington.com. 10th and Dock streets.

AUDITION FOR KIDS/TEENS Do you have passion to act, dance, perform? But aren’t landing any roles? David Loudermilk at the Performance Club Studio Theater will teach this exciting master class every Thursday for the month of August! Details www.PerformanceClubKids.com or call 910-338-3378! Register online; space is limited.

HELLO, DOLLY! 8/1-5, 10-12 and 17-19: Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Hello, Dolly!” with book by Michael Stewart, music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, and based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder.

A whirlwind race around turn-of-the-century New York to follow Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker, on her adventures. Hired to find a wife for Horace Vanderlgelder, the well-known half-millionaire, Dolly

TACT AUDITION 8/4: Auditions for “Guys and Dolls” will be held at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120, S Second St. Please prepare 16-20 bars of an a capella song of your choice to perform and be prepared to dance! No flip-flops; bring dance shoes if possible.

In order to try and keep waiting times down we are splitting the audition into 2 groups. Age 7-10, 10amnoon. Ages 11 and up, noon-2pm. Please, download the Audition Form from the TACT FB page or website and bring it already completed to the audition.

9 TO 5 AUDITIONS Thalian Association, the Official Community Theater of North Carolina, will hold auditions for the Wilmington premiere of the Dolly Parton musical 9 TO 5, 8/13-14, 7pm, Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Please prepare a song of your choice to sing a cappella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops). The production, directed by Mike Thompson with choreography by Mary Beth Henderson and music direction by Amanda Hunter, runs at Thalian Hall September 27-October 7. Character breakdown: www.thalian.org.

comedy CABINEER’S COMEDY 8/11, 7pm: Comedian Ice Cream from Def Comedy Jam, also featuring comedian Kevin Alderman along w/an awesome opening act at the Wilmington Sportsmen’s Club, show time 9pm. Free fish at 7pm; $10 Early Bird thru. Aug. 1st; adv. tix, $15 and $20/door. 910-200-3683.

music/concerts CAPE FEAR BLUES FESTIVAL 7/27-29: The centerpiece of our region’s summer music season is a tradition among Blues listeners and musicians, far and wide. Events include the Cape Fear Blues Cruise on the Henrietta III, live Blues shows at local clubs, a Blues workshop, the All-Day Blues Jam, and a Guitar Giveaway. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Blues Society. Information: www.capefearblues.org or 910-350-8822.

WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation hosts WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets

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returning Yoga & Zumba classes. All classes will be free, 8am-2pm. More information can be found atfacebook.com/FitnessatWSB. Located at 3834 Oleander Dr. Wilmington.

for an evening of music and fun! Thursday, 6-8:30pm, through 8/9. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7/31-8/5: Christie Brinkley stars as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Catch her red-handed during a a full week of eight performances. DPACnc.com, 919680-2787 KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach on the second and fourth Fridays of June, July and August.

Blankets, chairs and picnics welcome. No pets or beverages allowed; beverages for sale. Concerts are 6;30-8:30pm. 7/27, Beach Billy Brothers (beach, classic R&B); 8/10, South of K (bluegrass); 8/24, The Mako Band (beach/blues). 910-4588434. greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

dance WILMINGTON SINGLE’S CLUB No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. Admission: DJ dances $8 Members/$10 Guests. Band dances $10 Members/$12 . 7/27: DJ Bobby Pearson, Am. Legion Post 10 • 8/3: DJ Baby Boomer, Am. Legion Post 10. Dale Thompson (910)619-1054.

TECHNIQUES IN MOTION 2012 Techniques In Motion School of Dance classes and camps offered through 7/27. Tap and ballet, hip-hop and musical theatre, and more! Camp schedules available in studio lobby and on website: www.techniquesinmotion.com799-3223 ILM SCHOOL OF BALLET FITNESS 7/28, 8am: The Wilmington School of Ballet is hosting a Fitness Open House to promote our new and

LINE DANCING Line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. Classes held in four-week sessions, Sun., 4-5pm, in the Fran Russ Rec Center located behind Town Hall at Wrightsville Beach Park.

Session 2: 8/5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012. Pre-reg.: 910-256-7925. www.towb.org.

SHAG LESSONS Instructor Ken Jones can teach anyone to shag! No partner is needed for these 4-lessons that meet on Thursday evenings.

Beginner class is from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and the Intermediate class is from 7:45-8:45 p.m. The next session begins Thursday, 9/6. Classes are held in the Fran Russ Recreation Center located at Wrightsville Beach Park. Pre-registration is requested.

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SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. Surfertango@gmail.com www. surfertango.com

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WHQR’S NEW ART EXHIBIT 7/27: The Collection: Unique Triptych Photographs

by The Cape Fear Camera Club, at MC Enry Gallery, WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio. Exhibit begins with opening reception on Fri., 7/27, 6-9pm, feat. the stunning and distinctive work of 20 photographers. Guests are invited to meet the artists and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities while enjoying great food and wine. The show will remain on display until 9/14. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. The Cape Fear Camera Club has been in existence since 1987 and has more than 115 members. Open to members of all skill levels, CFCC meets September to June, offering educational workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and 6 photo competitions. Exhibit will host one additional reception on 8/24, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights in downtown Wilmington. Third floor, Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St., Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm.

Opening on July 27th as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights at WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., is ‘The Collection: Unique Triptych Photographs by the Cape Fear Camera Club.’ The exhibit will feature the works of 20 different photographers through September 14th. Guests of the reception will be able to meet the artists and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities.

CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

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ebration of art and culture. Self-guided tours feature exhibitions of various artistic genres, as well as opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities. Dates: 7/27. www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.

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76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639

Take a step into wellness for Summer with a Reflexology session!

CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. 538-9711.

lina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • 8pm Milonga at 7336 Market St. (On right at flashing light). Bring a snack or beverage and a chair! $5 at the door • 7/28, 1-4pm: Workshop with Rick & Lynda Wilson of ATL. Two Classes atBallroom DanceSport, Ochos : Mild to 3-Pepper Hot and Sacadas: His and Hers. $25/advance or $30/door • Sunday Practicas at 1:30pm at Dodi and Jack’s Casa de Tango, 7/29. • Upcoming Tango Wilmington Event: Eduardo Tami Trio of Buenos Aires, 9/19-22.Who would like to help organize a September 22 milonga?

Who can host the milonga? Respond: http://sites. google.com/site/tangowilmington2/home

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

Deadline: 8/31; notice of acceptance, 9/15.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM The Friends of the Arboretum and the Wilmington Art Association are seeking artists to exhibit their work at Art in the Arboretum 2012, an annual outdoor showcase for a wide range of garden friendly media categories. Slated for 10/6, 10am-4pm, and 10/7, noon-4pm, at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, this year’s event will launch two new divisions: nature inspired jewelry and metal 1043 S.College Road Seahawk Landing, smiths. Other two- and (Inthree-dimensional categooppositemetal, from Katy’sstepping Wings) ries include glass, textiles, stones, 910-392-7055 wood, painting and photography.

Open to both emerging and professional artists age 18 and older, with 10% all work accepted a juried process.

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FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2012 are free monthly OPEN: Mon-Sat :9:30am-7:30pm events where local galleries, studios and art spaces Sun:12am-5pm open their doors to the public in an after-hours cel-

TOWEE Wilmington debut of Melissa Makes’ new line of silver jewelry, Towee, shows Friday, July 27th, 6-9pm at Old Books on Front Street in connection with Fourth Friday. All pieces in the Towee line are inspired by quotations from books ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Diary of a Geisha. Meet the artisan and enjoy light refreshments. 249 N. Front Street

K-12 DISPOSABLE CAMERA PHOTOS Ordinary Magic: Disposable Camera Photographs

by New Hanover County K-12 students will be on view at the Art Gallery at the Cultural ArtsBuilding, UNCW, through 8/31. In the spring of 2012, one hundred disposable cameras were distributed to public and private schools throughout New Hanover County. The resulting 2,700 photographs by K-12 students comprise Ordinary Magic consisting of one print from each school and a slide show of all the photographs taken throughout the project. Gallery will be open Monday through Thursday from noon until 4 p.m. during the summer.

CHECKER CAB PRODUCTIONS Check Cab Gallery will begin showing artists at remote locations throughout the southeast, including Inside Out at Costello’s Piano Bar, featuring the work of figure artist Francisca Dekker. Dekker’s work in inspired by people and figures but not in a realistic way. “t doesn’t matter how a person looks, but I need that inside connection with people: then I can paint them,” Dekkar says.211 Princess St.; hangs through 8/11. costellospianobar.com • Checker Cab Gallery’s new exhibit, Wanderlust, features an exhibit of new work by plein air painter, Joan Farrenkopf, whose work reflects the lineage ~ NOW SHOWING from ~ her training of Russian Impressionism.Drawing in this nearly lost tradition, Joan’s recent works are inspired by her travels and studies in Germany and France. Hangs through 8/19. • One-year anniversary as part of Fourth Friday, 7/27, 6-9pm. Staff toasts to one year in business, feat. works by Joan Farrenkopf, Francisca Dekker, Linda Hartman and more. checkercabproductions.com

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CAPE FEAR RECOVERY MO. EXHIBIT As a tool for substance abuse prevention and education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine had a very moving art exhibition on the topic of addiction and recovery in 2010.The Cape Fear Recovery single Month event, a national celebration of recovery exhibition of artist from mental health and substance use disorders that is held each September.

UNCW’s Randall LiJULIA TRAN brary, Hayes Gallery and can be seen through 8/15, during library hours. New Hanover County, NC

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high school and college students, age 14-29, have submitted two-dimensional art (paintings, drawings, photographs, etc.) on the topic of addiction and/or recovery for the exhibition. Juried exhibition never has submission fees and monetary awards, first, second, third.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS s Come exhibit/sale your art at the Recovery Month - Celebration on Sunday, 9/23, 1-4 pm at Empie Park, s Wilmington, NC. $15 donation suggested. Liz Pina: . 910-202-0840 or EPina@CoastalHorizons.org.

-ARTFUL LIVING GROUP e Artful Living Group located at 112 Cape Fear Blvd., g 910-458-7822. info@artufllivinggroup.com. July: y Gabriel Lehman’s whimsical paintings. Gabriel’s ree nowned “Tim Burton meets Alice in Wonderland” b style continues to evolve with new charters that n stir emotions for seizing the day and looking for the , brighter side of life. Join the fun and meet this young, - break-through artist. Lehman guides us through his 6 beautiful world of balloons, teapots, windows and l doors leading to a brighter day. • Aug: Mike Bryand’s y Photography. Opening, 8/2, 6:30-8:30pm. d ,BOTTEGA EVENTS Now showing Ryan Lewis’ Melodic Owl Dreams through July. • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night and open paint. • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine - tastings, 7pm. bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. m Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com. h -PROJEKTE e Through 7/31: Urban Transformation: See pgs 4-6. n • Opening 8/4, 7pm ‘til: New Works by Cammeron Alekzandra Batanides from series “Brass, Strings and Keys,” a body of work based upon music and intended to evoke emotion and thought, using s lines, color and simplicity. Author of “Meet Panda,” n Batanides will have children’s book illustrations ex, hibited, too. The story of a friendly American Pitt e Bull based loosely on her own rescue American o pit. Also, on 8/19, 2-4pm: “Meet Panda” children’s r book readings and signing. The readings will take 2 place at 2:15 pm and 3:15pm. • 7/27, Fourth Friday e Gallery Walk, 7-10pm. Free wine tasting and hors e d’oeuvres. • Weekly events: Mon., open mic; Tues, y Projektion Theater Film Series, feat. subversive and n foreign films and documentaries, 8-10pm; Thurs., “Just A Taste,” free weekly wne tasting and live music; 1st & 3rd Fri., Kersten Capra 9:30pm; 2nd t & 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name - & guests, 9pm-12pm. 523 South 3rd St. 910-508e 8982. www.theprojekte.com s n n : sCAPE FEAR MUSEUM m EXHIBITS: Cape Fear Treasures: Campaigning , , e g 1043 S.College Road e (In Seahawk Landing, opposite from Katy’s Wings) d 910-392-7055 f n 10% OFF for all students, d

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through 1/13/12: Feat. Rutherford B. Hayes’ 1876 presidential campaign button, 1884 Cleveland campaign ribbon, 1976 Jimmy Carter political button, editorial cartoon on toilet paper commenting on North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Jesse Helms’ tenure and more. Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown.

Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. • Toys and Games (through 9/9): View historical images of people at play and toys and games from our collection, and play with a variety of interactives.

Adults and children alike enjoy viewing toys from the past, and you can enjoy playing together as a family. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. •Dynamic Dinosaurs, 8/4, 1-4pm. Free/members, or w/admission.Dig for fossils that you can take home and find out what a T. rex tooth looks like up close. Discover why Wilmington’s Giant Ground Sloth and the pterodactyl are not dinosaurs. Measure some well-known dinosaurs and make an Apatosaurus model to take home. • Museum Carts: Explore artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout museum: Sun., 8/5, 1-3pm.

Free/members, or w/admission. • Night at the Museum, 7/28, 6-10pm. $3 for members; $6 for nonmembers. Meet nocturnal animals; examine the night sky. Be amazed as you encounter the sights and sounds of our nighttime world! Sponsored by Time Warner Cable Connect A Million Minds. • Cape Fear Museum Summer Shorts are hands-on adventures for groups of 10 or more children and their adult chaperones. “Shorts” are a great option for daycare centers, year-round schools, home-school groups, as well as camps that are looking to supplement their activities with an educational component. Programs are 60-minutes in length and appropriate for children ages 5–14. $6 per child. Themes: Cape Fear Indians, Bugs!, Star Quest and Toys and Games. Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3.

Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com.

prentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg.: 910-458-8257. www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Summer camps: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 8/6-10. Pre-reg.! • 8/10-11: Mud Day: Explore Magic Mud, a substance with properties of both a solid and a liquid at the same time, make mud pies, try a mud mask, create a traditional Mud Cloth painting, and cover yourself in lots and lots of mud! Wear bathing suit or old clothes and bring a towel and a change of clothes! • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm.

• Tues., Leading to Reading Literacy Class , 9am, and Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Acting Club 2pm. • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Out of Fashion, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; In 1815, when the first cotton mill was established in Lincoln County, NC, it stood as one of the physical and symbolic cornerstones of an industry that would come to define the economic and cultural being of NC. Following the offshore exodus of the 1990s, today NC is rebuilding through hybrid development, with one of the fastest growing markets in the state being the export of intermediate/unfinished goods that overseas firms turn into finished

products. These materials are in a raw, in-between state—their promise yet to be realized—much like the textile industry of the 21st century, and our current understanding of it. • Julie VonDerVellen, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; Represents the first museum exhibition featuring work by this emerging artist, Julie VonDerVellen, a recent MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

A close inspection of these seemingly pedestrian garments of everyday wear reveal highly crafted, intricate constructions made entirely of handmade paper derived from recycled cotton clothing. Garments evoke memories; memories evoke garments.

• Elliot Dangerfield: Art and Life in NC. Dangerfield will have over 60 paintings and drawings from private and museum collections, influenced by Impressionist and Symbolist artists, his work is ethereal. Hangs in Brown Wing through 8/19. • Exhibition tours every Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • Music in the Courtyard: 8/2, Elijah’s Best (soul R&B, rock, beach, blues, country). CAM members and students: $5, non-members: $10. CaféJohnnie serves refreshments and dinner every Thurs, 5-9pm. • CAM seeks additional scholarship sponsors in support of Students in Intensive Arts Porgram for Youth, Southeast Center for Arts Integration, Wilmington Housing Authority and WAA Current Sponsors for its Museum School. Cost of week-long art class is $150; scholarships provide unique art education opportunities to youth and contextual learning of science of math. 910-395-5999. • CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall.

Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School summer master classes for middle and high-school students; and summer adult art classes, one-to-two-day workshops to six-week classes. www.cameronartmuseum.com/adult.php or call 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. Housed in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4/family and includes access to entire Museum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed

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

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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, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Mansion: 8/10, Dixieland All Start. 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. Admission rqd. (910)762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation WILMINGTON SOCCER CLUB 10-game ea. for fall and spring sched., by an endof-season tourney. Fall will begin third week of Aug. usually the week before Labor Day weekend, and spring will begin in third week of Feb.. All games will be on Sundays at 11am, 1pm or 3pm and some Friday night matches depending on the number of teams and fields. If you are looking to add a team to the league, please contact us early to get things moving as there are state forms and other paper work to be completed to have all teams and players registered before the first game. Registration and fees online: www.wilmingtonadultsoccer.com WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute cruises on the hour at 1, 2 & 3pm daily Tues-Sat See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, and enjoy snacks and drinks for sale onboard. • Saturday’s Sunset Dinner Cruise w/ buffet by Front Street Brewery. Captain will be share light stories of the Wilmington area, but mostly you will be enjoying the evening with some relaxing music and a calming float down the river. • Acoustic Spotlight on the River, feat. live music during a Cape Fear River cruide, w/cash bar and light snacks. 7/26 Brent Stimmel; 7/27 Clay Crotts • Starlight Cruises Great way to cool down and end and evening or hit

up the full bar on board and get ready for a night on the town. See the unique lights of Wilmington after dark from the river. It is a truly beautiful sight.

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water Street, Wilmington. Reservations: 910-338-3134;Wilmington Water Tours, 910-338-3134. wilmingtonwatertours.com DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES 7/26, 9am-4pm: Dragonflies & ButterfliesWorkshop. $5. Instructors: Andy Fairbanks, park manager at Halyburton Park. Matt Collogan, environmental education manager at Airlie Gardens.

Participants will learn about the life cycles, behaviors and ecological significance of these amazing insects. Areas of discovery include investigation of larval host plants, aquatic dip netting, aerial insect netting and hiking different natural areas in Wilmington. New Hanover County, Airlie Gardens.

Matt Collogan, 910-798-7707 (mcollogan@nhcgov. com). City of Wilmington, Halyburton Park, Andy Fairbanks, 910-341-0076 (andy.fairbanks@wilmingtonnc.gov) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Art and Science Summer Fun on Masonboro Island: 3-hour Island excursion, on a catamaran-style marine vessel, includes a shell hunt on the beach and eco-education talk of Masonboro Island. Learn about function and importance of our coastal marine ecosystems, encourages children to explore the shore and find treasures from thesea to use in an art project; 9am-12pm M-F.Rates are $25 per child $20 per parent. • Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers daily taxi service to Masonboro Island, Hands-on Environmental Education Programs, Coastal Birding tours and workshops with renowned ornithologist Joe Abbate, Scenic Sunset and Harbor Cruises, Inshore Fishing excursions, Art and Science Tours, Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventures and Private charters. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Capt. Joe: 910-200-4002 BLOCKADE RUNNER SUNSET SUP SERIES Come to the sound side at Blockade Runner Beach Resort each Thursday night at 6:30 for a free family fun Paddleboard Race for all levels. Complimentary post-race refreshments provided by Natty Greene’s Brewery. http://events.blockade-runner. com.

ALTHEA GIBSON TENNIS COMPLEX Adult Tennis Clinics, Cardio Tennis, Mon., 10am.

Wed., 5:30pm. $11/clinic. Doubles Positioning/ Strategy Clinic (for 3.5 & 4.0 players). Mon., 11amnoon. $11/clinic. There is a new $1 increase in the clinic rate which will go to an Empie Improvements fund. Pre-reg. • 7/27-28: 2nd Annual Aces for Orphans Charity Tournament www.childrenatheart. com • 8/10: Grand Slam Center Court Opening & Exhibition, 5-8pm. 3405-A Park Ave. 341-4631. www.empiepark.com HISTORICAL BICYCLE TOURS The Adventure Kayak Company in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to announce the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat., 7/28, 8/18, 9/1. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Meet at 8am at Adventure Kayak Company, 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre-reg/prepay rqd. 910-454-0607.

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kids stuff COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMP Coastal Athletics summer camps: 7/30- 8/3 Baseball, Ages 9-12; 7/30-8/3 Soccer, Ages 9-12; 8/610 Baseball, Ages 13-18, 8am-noon. Session 1 (Daily Event), 12:30pm-4:30pm (Extended Stay).

Extended Stay (study skills-or multi sport activity).

Cost: $150/week, $35/day, $20/day to extend stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis and T-Shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Coastal Athletics also offers birthday parties, tutoring and SAT prep, Team Practices, Private Lessons (Baseball, Soccer, softball and lacrosse). Instructors consist of former professional collegiate players. www.coastalathletics.net or 910-452-5838 FIT FOR FUN CENTER Fit for Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St., 341-4630 or www.fitforfuncenter.com. Children who are 6 and older who still want to play at Fit for Fun will be admitted as part of Flashback Fridays! We will have our regular programming and procedures on these days.

7/27, 8/3, 8/10. $4 per child 6 mos.-9 years, 9am -noon or 1-4pm. • Every Wednesday come to play at Fit for Fun and then go to the Robert Strange pool (341-7864) located next to our building from 11amnoon for free!

THE GLEE PROJECT CAMP Performance Club Studio Theater will give campers the experience of the Glee Project, 7/23-27; 1-4pm at the Performance Club! Register: www.PerformanceClubKids.com or call (910) 338-3378. Camp Wilmywood, 8/6-10—where campers make a short film and prepare for the camera as film/tv actors!

Performance Club Studio Theater is Wilmington’s only studio theater for young actors!

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

Weekly camp: $70-$90. *Museumology is $90 for Museum members and $110 for non-members. www.capefearmuseum.com.

HALYBURTON PARK CAMPS/PROGRAMS Halyburton Park offers a variety of summer camps for kids ages 5-13. Early drop-off, 7:30 available w/ add. $30 fee. Nature Art Camp, ages 10-13, 8/6-10, 8am-5pm. Discover nature through artists’ eyes as you spend the week drawing, painting, sculpturing, and journaling. Field trips will be taken to various parks, museums and the Ft. Fisher Aquarium. *Art supplies not included. $225. • Bats, Wed., 8/1, 8:30-9:30pm. Learn about nighttime, bug-eating firends and discover their adaptations. Dispel myths and find out why it’s good the hang around the park. $5/participant. (910) 341-0075. halyburtonpark.com WB REC CAMPS Performance Club: Summer 2012 brings four creative performing arts sessions led by local Performance Club director, LJ Woodard. Mon-Fri, 1-4pm; fee, Wrightsville Beach residents $130 / Non-residents $160. It’s Showtime!, 8/6- 10 (Ages 9-14), Camp Wilmywood! (*4-year-olds entering Kindergarten in the fall are eligible!) • The Wilmington Hammerheads will lead one, 4-day camp, Mon-Fri, 8/6-9,

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WB Park, 9am-noon, for ages 5-12. Fee includes a Hammerheads T-shirt, a soccer ball, a ticket to the next Hammerheads home game, skills competition, & professional coaching. Fran Russ Rec Center located in Wrightsville Beach Park. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee. (910) 256-7925 or www.towb.org. Pre-reg rqd.

BEGINNER SKATEBOARD CLINICS 8/4, 10:30am-noon: Beginner Skateboard Clinics.

The Greenfield Grind Skatepark is offering beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction.

Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. Greenfield Grind Skatepark, Greenfield Lake (behind 302 Willard St.) $15/participant includes a pass to skate free for that day plus 2 free day passes. Skater will become familiar with his/her equipment. Identify potential safety hazards. Begin to understand the “setup” of a skatepark. Establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills. Helmet and pads requred. Pre-reg: 362-8222

lectures/readings SEAQUILLS MEETING The Sea Quills have planned a different kind of meeting for next Wednesday, July 25th, at Pomegranate Books, 7-8:30pm. Open Forum will have several agenda items, announcing our new “Writers Read” event and planning the last half hour as an Open Mic. Bring your short pieces and get some practice reading to a group! 4418 Park Ave. WOMEN IN BUSINESS 7/26, 11:30am: Guest speaker, Jessica Sabatini is the for-real, down-to-earth, funny, fun and wise go-to woman for do-able, tried- and-true relationshipadvice. She will enlighten area women in business with the keynote “21st Century Woman: How Rules

have Changed and what that Means forYou.” City Club at de Rosset. Tickets $40. 910-350-1211 or www.womeninbusinessnc.com

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

POTTERY CLASSES Pottery classes at Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St., August 6 - October 4: Mon./Wed. 5pm-8pm. Tues./Thurs. 9am-noon. $135 plus clay.

Reg: orangestreetpottery@gmail.com ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@ bellsouth.net. Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm; or Sat., 3-5pm. • Assemblage, Mon, 1-3pm. Wood, metal, paper, prints, photos…bring whatever material fascinates you and learn assemblage. • Collage: Tues, 11am-1pm. • Basic Drawing With Pencil and Pen, Tues, 3-5pm. shading, lighting, capturing the character of a face and rendering details to create a beautiful portrait.

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clubs/notices HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 7/25, 6pm: Jerry DeWitt presents “Recovering From Religion” at Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd. Jerry DeWitt became a non-believer after more than 25 years of Pentecostal ministry in his home state of Louisiana. His ministry experience began at the early age of seventeen and included evangelizing across the United States. He was the assistant pastor of two United Pentecostal churches, as well as one Apostolic church. During his dilemma with doubt Jerry ultimately held the senior pastorate of two very unique congregations, one a charismatic dominionist and the other non-denominational fundamentalist.

Program ends with a potluck buffet. Bring dish to share. RSVP: www.meetup.com/humanism-182 SILVER LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd., holds Amazing Wonders Aviation, VBS 2012, 7/25-26. VBS Scripture: Our Lord is great, vast in power; His understanding is infinite.Psalm 147:5.

Motto: Awesome God! Amazing Power! Sun. July 22nd 5-8pm (cookout from 5-6pm). Mon. July 23rdThurs. July 26th 6-8pm. Denise Furr at 910-4709742 • Silver Lake is also hiring Senior Youth Director hwo must plan, organize and implement a wide range of activities for senior youth 9th-12th grades.

Provide Bible study and opportunities for faith growth. Work with Pastor and staff to implement church mission. The position requires 10-15 hours per week at 10,400/year (avg $15/hr). Background check is required; send res: furrslbc@yahoo.com WWII MEETING Comparing World War II diesel submarines and current nuclear-powered boats is the topic of southeastern NC’s WWII Remembered Group, 7/27, 10am. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 South College Rd. Public invited. Retired Navy Captain Gary Davis, who served on five nuclear submarines and commanded USS Haddock (SSN-621), will lead the discussion.New Hanover County veterans services officer Ellis Pinder will report on how his office can assist veterans in obtaining benefits. John Nelson: fjn39@ec.rr.com or 399-7020.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Widows & Widowers, a monthly support group, 5pm. 2505 S. 17th St. Because life goes on and so must we! Meets third Tuesday ea. month, 5-7pm.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) The astrological omens suggest that you now have a lot in common with the legendary Most Interesting Man in the World—adventurous, unpredictable, interesting, lucky, one-of-a-kind. To create your horoscope, I have therefore borrowed a few selected details from his ad campaign’s descriptions of him.

Here we go: In the coming weeks, you will be the life of parties you don’t even attend. Astronauts will be able to see your charisma from outer space. Up to one-third of your body weight will be gravitas. Your cell phone will always have good reception, even in a subway 100 feet underground. Panhandlers will give you money. You could challenge your reflection to a staring contest—and win. You’ll be able to keep one eye on the past while looking into the future.

When you sneeze, God will say “God bless you.”

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim said the dreams we have at night are “the result of inner pressures which have found no relief, of problems which beset a person to which he knows no solution and to which the dream finds none.” That sounds bleak, doesn’t it? If it’s true, why even bother to remember our dreams? Well, because we are often not consciously aware of the feelings they reveal to us. By portraying our buried psychic material in story form, dreams give us insight into what we’ve been missing. So even though they may not provide a solution, they educate us. Take heed, Taurus! Your upcoming dreams will provide useful information you can use to fix one of your long-standing dilemmas.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) When French composer Georges Auric scored the soundtrack for Jean Cocteau’s movie “Blood of a Poet,” he produced “love music for love scenes, game music for game scenes, and funeral music for funeral scenes.” But Cocteau himself had a different idea about how to use Auric’s work. For the love scenes he decided to use the funeral music, for the game scenes the love music, and for the funeral scenes the game music. In accordance with the current astrological omens, Gemini, I recommend that you experiment with that style of mixing and matching. Have fun! (Source: “A Ned Rorem Reader,” by Ned Rorem.)

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) “Piglet was so excited at the idea of being useful that he forgot to be frightened any more,” wrote A.A. Milne in his kids’ story “Winnie-the-Pooh.”

That’s my prescription for how to evade the worrisome fantasies that are nipping at you, Cancerian.

If no one has invited you to do some engaging and important labor of love, invite yourself. You need to

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be needed—even more than usual. P.S. Here’s what Rumi advises: “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder.”

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) You’ve been making pretty good progress in the School of Life. By my estimates, you’re now the equivalent of a sophomore. You’ve mastered enough lessons so that you can no longer be considered a freshman, and yet you’ve got a lot more to learn. Are you familiar with the etymology of the word “sophomore”?

It comes from two Greek words meaning “wise” and “fool.” That’ll be a healthy way to think about yourself in the coming weeks. Be smart enough to know what you don’t know. Cultivate the voracious curiosity necessary to lead you to the next rich teachings.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.)

A few years ago, a Malaysian man named Lim Boon Hwa arranged to have himself “cooked.” For 30 minutes, he sat on a board covering a pan full of simmering dumplings and corn. The fact that no harm came to him was proof, he said, that Taoist devotees like him are protected by their religion’s deities. I advise you not to try a stunt like that, Virgo—including metaphorical versions. This is no time to stew in your own juices. Or boil in your tormented fantasies. Or broil in your nagging doubts. Or be grilled in your self-accusations. You need to be free from the parts of your mind that try to cook you.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) On a spring day in 1973, an engineer named Martin Cooper debuted the world’s first cell phone. He placed a call as he walked along a New York City street. The phone weighed two and half pounds and resembled a brick. Later he joked that no one would be able to talk very long on his invention, since it took a lot of strength to hold it against one’s ear.

Think of how far that amazing device has come since then, Libra. Now imagine some important aspect of your own life that is in a rather primitive state at this moment but could one day be as natural and fully developed as cell phones have become. Are you willing to work hard to make that happen? Now’s a good time to intensify your commitment.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) In the coming week, you will lose some clout and self-command if you’re too hungry for power. Likewise, if you act too brazenly intelligent, you may alienate potential helpers who are not as mentally well-endowed as you. One other warning, Scorpio: Don’t be so fiercely reasonable that you miss the emotional richness that’s available. In saying these things, I don’t mean to sound as if I’m advising you to dumb yourself down and downplay your strengths.

Not at all. Rather, I’m trying to let you know that the

best way to get what you really need is to tailor your self-expression to the unique circumstances you find yourself in.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) For a while, French writer Honoré de Balzac (17991850) was very poor. He lived in a place that had no heat and almost no furniture. To enhance his environment, he resorted to the use of fantasy. On one of his bare walls, he wrote the words, “rosewood paneling with ornamental cabinet.” On another, he wrote “Gobelin tapestry with Venetian mirror.” Over the empty fireplace he declared, “Picture by Raphael.” That’s the level of imaginative power I encourage you to summon in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. So much of what you’ll need will come from that simple magic.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) It’s an excellent time to overthrow false gods and topple small-minded authorities and expose fraudulent claims. Anyone and anything in your environment that do not fully deserve the power they claim should get the brunt of your exuberant skepticism.

When you’re done cleaning up those messes, turn your attention to your own inner realms. There might be some good work to be done there. Can you think of any hypocrisy that needs fixing? Any excessive self-importance that could use some tamping down?

Any pretending that would benefit from a counter dose of authenticity?

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) In old China, people used to cool themselves by sipping hot drinks. After taking a bath, they buffed the excess water from their skin by using a wet towel.

When greeting a friend, they shook their own hand instead of the friend’s. To erect a new house, they built the roof first. You’re currently in a phase of your astrological cycle when this kind of behavior makes sense. In fact, I suspect you’re most likely to have a successful week if you’re ready to reverse your usual way of doing things on a regular basis.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) I’m really tired of you not getting all of the appreciation and acknowledgment and rewards you deserve.

Is there even a small possibility that you might be harboring some resistance to that good stuff? Could you be giving off a vibe that subtly influences people to withhold the full blessings they might otherwise confer upon you? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to work on correcting this problem.

Do everything you can to make it easy for people to offer you their love and gifts.

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

CUPCAKE AND WINE PAIRING 7/25-26: Fortunate Glass and Coastal Cupcakes offer a pairing of four cupcakes and four wines. $28/person. Seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 29 S. Front St.; Res. req.: 399-4292.

BARBEQUE AND BOOBIES Blush Haus of Beaute and Cameo 19 Hundred are teaming up to help local women battling breast cancer. Barbeque for Boobies is a 2-day fundraiser, Thursday night, 7/26, 7pm, with a gala at Cameo 19 Hundred. All proceeds will go to NHRMCF Pink Ribbon Project to provide mammogram vouchers and comfort bags to local women battling cancer.

Five-course dinner will be served, all inspired by the color pink and designed by Chef Kirsten Mitchell, including pink snapper, seared diver scallops, tea and pink peppercorn marinated pork tenderloin, seared ahi tuna and summer strawberries and rhubarb cobbler. MC WECT’s Frances Weller; wear pink to win some fabulous raffle prizes. Tickets: $100 each, purchased at Cameo 19 Hundred or Blush, or call

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910-742-3589. On 7/27, Barbeque for Boobies continues with Chef Mitchell making BBQ plates, with food donation Cameo 19 Hundred and Hog Slats. Plates are $10 each. Volunteers from the

7/25-26: CUPCAKE/WINE PAIRING

BOAT SHOW CHOWDER COOKOFF Brunswick Catch and Captain Pete’s Seafood Restaurant have joined with Southport Wooden Fortunate Glass Wine Bar and Coastal Cupcakes will Boat Show to sponsor the inaugural Seafood offer a match made in heaven—cupcakes and wine—on Chowder Cook-off at the Southport Wooden Wed., 7/25 and Thurs., 7/26. Enjoy four wines paired Boat Show on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Old Yacht Basin in Southport, NC. Restaurants together with four unique cupcakes. Seatings take and seafood retailers use fresh fish caught in replace at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 29 S. Front St. Due to gional waters, w/ 12 teams vying for cash prizes limited space, reservations are required. Tickets are and bragging rights to the SWBS Seafood Chowder Champion 2012-13. The cook-off opens at $28 per person.

11am. Tasting and voting will continue until 2pm and the winners will be announced at 3pm. First, second, and third place will be awarded cash prizes Pink Ribbon Project will deliver and trophies, as will the team with the Best Theme meals to businesses that purchase 25 meals or decorations. Combination ticket/ballots will be on more. Also, those who purchase meals can pick sale from 10am until 2pm (or until the chowder runs them up to-go or dine in at Cameo 19 Hundred out) for $5 per person with children under 6 free. starting at 11am. Purchase in adv: 910-742-3589.

Limited to the first 12 teams applying. For more information about the SWBS and the Cook-off Rules SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND-RAISER and Applications go to: www.southportwoodenMyrtle Grove Fire Station Spaghetti Dinner fundboatshow.com or phone Robert and Jeanne Potter raiser to help paint a firetruck pink, to help bring at 910-457-5223. awareness and and money to women in our community, especially to help women and children go- NONI BACCA WINERY ing through various forms of cancer. 7/28, 4-7pm, Noni Bacca Winery: Tuesday Night: BFF Night! Red Myrtle Grove Fire Station, 5636 Carolina Beach and whites, $4/glass; 20% off bottles! Fruit-style Rd. Adults, $8; children, $5; children under 5 free. wine, $3/glass or $9/bottle! Craft beer, $2.50/botSalad, pasta, choice of meatballs or sausage, with tle! • Thursday Night at the winery, lights go down marinara, bread, dessert and drink. www.pinkhealsand the music goes up! Red and whites, $4/glass; capefear.org. Takeouts available: 910-604-2430.

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Date Night—All couples come and enjoy a wine tasting at Wilmington’s international award-winning winery. Stop in before or after dinner! All specials for bar-service only. 420 Eastwood Rd. (910) 397-7617 ALL-STAR BREW CLUB SOCIAL 8/2: The first Thurs. of every month at Fox and Hound features the All-Star Brew Club Social, an event wherein folks can sample rare craft brews from around the country. Vote in the Battle for the Tap to select which beer makes it onto one of our 36 tap handles. Free appetizers and live music. Free to attend. 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtonfarmers.com); Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Carolina Beach Lake (Through 9/15; 910-431-8122); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mondays, Causeway Dr. (Through 9/3; 910256-7925; Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www.poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts and crafts vendors. Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer.Cooking classes: 7/25, 8/15, 29, 9/12, 26, 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and locally-produced farm products. Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale. Second Sat of month; next one, 8/11, 10am-2pm. Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www.townofleland.com/ parksandrec.html • Southport Waterfront Farmers’ Market strives to promote fresh locally grown produce and handmade items to the visitors and citizens of Southport and surrounding communities.

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