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live local, live small: Live or let die

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hen my aunt passed away, she had an estate worth, oh, about $120,000, and we ended up paying most of that away in taxes,” a gentleman said.

“Unh-unh, people don’t realize,” another man responded.

“No, they don’t.”

I was sitting in the license-plate office, waiting to transfer ownership of a car from my parents’ estates, when I overheard the conversation. Two gentlemen in work uniforms were commiserating about a topic that touched on my visit there that day. This latest step in settling my parents’ estates is just another reminder that this is far more complicated than necessary. It baffles me endlessly that we, as humans, have taken the one thing that all of us will do—which is die—and make it more complicated and expensive with paperwork.

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Shortly after my mother passed away in 2009, I shocked a friend by commenting that it is expensive to die in the United States. They seemed to think this was in poor taste, apparently. But, equally, I was surprised at the cost of the hospital bills, insurance claims, funeral arrangements, and all the problems with paperwork. Personally, I thought it was in poor taste that the hospital asked how we were planning to pay the bill while Mommy was alive. Then, they sent fundraising letters for the foundation within the next month, citing the wonderful care she got—specifically, in the robotic operating room. Considering she never woke up from surgery, I felt there should have been some a search-and-sort function in the file merge before that letter printed.

But none of that prepared me for the nightmare of handling my father’s passing—and both of my parents’ paperwork by myself.

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(Jock is sweet and wonderful, but he is not hanging out at the Clerk of Court with me.)

There are few things in my life other than this which have been more expensive or eyeopening. Now, I fully understand and acknowledge everyone has to make a living, and businesses have mark-up because that is how operating expenses like salaries get paid. But the visit to the funeral home was surprising.

Do you know that if you are cremated you must be in a box of some kind?

Now, (soft, understanding voice) that can be a cardboard box, or something nicer…. (quietly pushing a laminated sheet with pictures and prices across the table).

For a box that is going to be set on fire when cremated prices start at $95–For cardboard. Fully lined, upholstered caskets are also available with prices that climb into the thousands of dollars.

Mortician: We’ll help you write an obituary…

Me: One has already been written.

Mortician: But we will help you do that.

Me (glancing at the price sheet and noting the per word cost for that service): No, you won’t. I’m a writer. It’s how I make a living. Besides I’ve read yours, and they suck.

Mortician: Now, when you receive the ashes, there are some nice vessels…(Pushes another laminated picture menu across the table.)

Me: The ashes come in a box, don’t they?

Mortician: There are some nice urns you can select….

Me (thinking of the box of ashes that has been sitting in our living room for Charles for the last eight years): No, I mean they are in an actual box of some sort when you get them?

Mortician (affronted): Yes, a cardboard box, but if you wanted something to hold them, to display them, a nice urn….

Me (shaking my head at the menu): No. I am well connected in the arts community, if I am going to get an urn, it will be made by someone I know. With talent. Not this.

There was more, much more, but the part I found most fascinating was the discussion of the financing scheme to pay for it. Apparently, they are really excited to set up customers on a monthly payment-and-interest plan to pay off the funeral expenses. First question they ask: “Was there life insurance?” Second: “Did you bring the policy?”

I handed over cash as a down payment, with everything I had in my purse. The next week, when I showed up to make a payment (I had a month to pay the bill in full before finance charges kicked in automatically), it took a half an hour and two people to figure out how to count and write a receipt for cash. Apparently, credit cards and checks are more common.

When it came time for the last payment (on day 29—I was damn well not going to go into interest charges), I was paying with stacks of coins out of the piggy bank.

“I’m sorry Jock,” I apologized to him when we walked out.

I asked him to come with me because it was the day I picked up the box of my father’s ashes. Holding it in my hands, it felt so light.

It’s as hard to believe that a fully grown adult had been reduced to something that weighed less than my purse.

“Are you kidding?” he asked. “I’m proud of you for getting this cleared up and making a point—this is business.”

He’s right. I don’t begrudge the business, the mark-up and the realities of overhead. As a business owner, I understand all of those things. By law, a funeral director must receive the body from the morgue; there are limited options for dealing with human remains from then on. They know they have customers at a disadvantage. This is not the time to rent a hearse and start driving a loved one’s remains around town to look for the best deal.

According to PBS, average funerals in the U.S. run $8,000 to $10,000. (Disclosure: I could not afford either and did not do it.) Here is the average cost breakdown from PBS’ estimates: Casket: $2,300

Apparently, the funeral industry generates $20.7 billion annually in the U.S. It is easy to see how. Here is the kicker: In the last 40 years, funeral homes have gone from almost entirely family owned businesses to yet another publicly traded commodity. Close to 14 percent of the market is now owned by Service Corporation International.

Then there is the excitement of formally opening an estate at the Clerk of Court’s office. Of course, there is a fee and a percentage of the estate upon closing it. A fee for the newspaper ads that must run, and the death certificates that are essential to do anything (even talk to the phone company about closing the phone account) are $10 each.

The real expense is the time. We must devote a tremendous amount of time to accomplishing each task, in person, during business hours. I cannot imagine how someone who works as a teacher, or in a factory, could possibly find the time to do all this. Easily, it takes one full day a week, and at every turn there is another fee and more minutiae. If it wasn’t so frustrating, it would be fascinating as a study of Kafka’s work come to life.

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resounding resolution:

Wilmington City Council votes to oppose seismic testing and offshore drilling research showed harm to marine life. While there was seismic testing done along the area’s coast in the 1980s—as well as surveys for area sea-floor mapping earlier in 2015— Gisiner said the technology is stronger today and can find more oil, if it’s there.

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ozens turned into hundreds at last week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 21. I stood upstairs in the nosebleeds of City Hall and watched blue shirt after blue shirt trickle in, armed with signs: “Don’t Drill NC” and “Protect Our Coast.” One gentleman, a recent Kentucky transplant, turned to me and asked, “Are these meetings always like this?” He wanted to get to know his new city and by happenstance picked this meeting to attend. “Only when people are really happy or really pissed,” I said. That night it was a little of both.

Aside from several items on the agenda (Resolution Authorizing Industrial Investment Grant to AAI Pharma, passing 6-0), the blue shirts were there for “R1: Resolution in Opposition to Seismic Testing and Offshore Drilling Activities off of the NC Coast” (brought by councilman Charlie Rivenbark on June 16).

The title is pretty self-explanatory: It’s a resolution for the City of Wilmington to oppose

“When we redid surveys in the Gulf of Mexico, there was five times as much oil and gas as we thought in ‘83,” he said. “There’s a good chance the same thing will happen here.”

COASTAL RALLY: People turned out in droves for the council meeting against seismic testing and offshore drilling. Photo by Zachary Keith

seismic testing and offshore oil and gas development.

Organized by the Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter—which didn’t have a rally or protest in mind—more than 200 people were expected to show. “Wilmington City Council has been very supportive of this reso-

lution to date,” chair Ethan Crouch said. “We don’t feel like we’re in an uphill battle on this; it’s a matter of supporting the council in passing this resolution and letting them know they have support.”

The resolution comes after the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to pursue offshore seismic testing to find out what (if any) oil and gas reserves are along the mid- and south Atlantic.

They also want to draft a five-year oil-andgas-leasing plan to begin in 2017; leases to drill wouldn’t be awarded until 2021.

Crouch told me after the meeting that the council needed all the support they could get against increasing pressure from the American Petroleum Institute (API) to oppose the resolution. API representatives attended a July 20 meeting to give 5-minute introductions of what they planned to speak about at Tuesday’s council meeting; however, they spoke for 45 minutes. As well, they told the council they would not be able to attend Tuesday’s meeting, after all. “It was typical practice by the oil and gas industry to manipulate our council (behind closed doors) and avoid public scrutiny,” he speculated.

Vice chair of the Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter, Lindsey Deignan—also a marine biology Ph.D. student at UNCW—and Dr. Bob Gisiner, the director of Marine Environment with the International Association of Geophysical Contractors, were the main presenters on Tuesday. In favor of the resolution was Deignan, while Dr. Gisiner opposed it.

Part of the resolution targets seismic testing, specifically air-gun surveys that produce high-volume blasts every few seconds. It potentially disrupts marine-life behavior, such as eating, breeding and even migrating. Deignan was joined by Dr. Douglas Nowacek, a researcher from Duke University’s Marine Lab, who attested to dangers based on varying levels of intensity and frequency used during seismic testing. Gisiner insisted no existing

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The use of seismic testing to find and drill for oil along NC’s coast was—and remains— the root of the issue. Gisiner only spoke on seismic testing and the importance of its use before drilling, as well as other offshore renewable energy, beach replenishment, and tsunami and coastal-erosion predictions.

Deignan addressed risks directly related to oil drilling, such as degradation of ecosystem services, impacts to profitable local industries (fishing, tourism, etc.), and the industrialization (pipelines, refineries, service vessels, etc.) associated with oil drilling.

“And I think we’re all aware of the risk of a large-scale oil spill,” she continued. “[It] would be devastating to our local environment, coastal environment and economy. We only have to look at the BP spill back in 2010 and see how that area is still struggling to recover.”

Deignan noted there are no profit-sharing plans in place for the state in relation to oil drilling. It would take place in federal waters, therefore, go into the U.S. Treasury.

After hearing both sides, the council put the resolution to a vote and added their final thoughts. “To me, the main point of this is to oppose offshore drilling,” councilwoman Laura Padgett said. “So why add to seismic testing?

Why would we increase use of something to find something else we oppose anyway?”

The resolution to oppose seismic testing and offshore drilling passed 6-0. It made Wilmington the largest city to join 15 other municipalities in North Carolina that passed similar resolutions. However, the lingering question remains: What does it mean?

Will these resolutions stop, or slow down, BOEM’s five-year plan? Will they make our state’s legislature and Gov. Pat McCrory reconsider pro-drilling philosophies and decisions? encore posed these questions and more to Gov. McCrory’s office and did not receive a response prior to this issue going to press.

Tuesday’s meeting can be viewed in its entirety at www.wilmingtonnc.gov/city_council

The 90-Minute Day

The whimsical premise of the iconic movie “Groundhog Day” (that someone can wake up every day believing it is the previous day) has largely come to life for a patient of a British psychologist writing recently in the journal Neurocase. Dr. Gerald Burgess’ patient, following anesthesia and root-canal treatment, was left with a memory span of only about 90 minutes and awakens each day believing it is the day he is to report for the same root canal. He has been examined by numerous specialists, including neurologists who found no ostensible damage to the usual brain areas associated with amnesia. The patient is able to manage his day only by using an electronic diary with prompts.

Can’t Possibly Be True

Apparently, “uncooperative” child dental patients (even toddlers) can be totally restrained on a straitjacket-like “papoose board” without parental hand-holding, even during tooth-pulling, as long as the parent has signed a “consent form” (that does specifically mention the frightening practice). A recent case arose in Carrollton, Georgia, but a Georgia Board of Dentistry spokesperson told Atlanta’s WSB-TV that such restraints are permitted (though should have been accompanied by an explicit warning of potential physical or psychological harm). The father of the “screaming” girl said he was initially barred from the exam room and was led to believe, when he signed the consent form, that he was merely authorizing anesthesia.

Wait, What?

(1) A shortage of teachers led Howard S. Billings high school in Chateauguay (in the French-sensitive province of Quebec, Canada) to announce that 11th-grade French classes would this year be conducted using only the Rosetta Stone computer program. (2) Among the new rules proposed by California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards agency in May was one to require actors in porno-

graphic movies (whose male actors OSHS has already ordered to wear condoms) to wear goggles — lest bodily fluids splash into their eyes during scenes. (Further, all equipment and surfaces of sets must be decontaminated after each scene and at day’s end.)

Compelling Explanations

(1) The mayor of Whitesboro, New York, defending to a Village Voice reporter in July the 19th-century-based town seal that features a white settler appearing to push down an American Indian man, denied any racism and said the image is “actually” a typical “friendly wrestling (match) that took place back in those days.” (According to Whitesboro’s website, the Native American supposedly uttered, after the “match,” “UGH. You good fellow too much.”) (2) In April, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons to stop relocating whistleblowing employees to “offices” that were abandoned jail cells.

The bureau had insisted that the transfers were not punishment for reporting agency misconduct — even though one of the “offices” had no desk, computer or phone and required the employee to walk past prisoners’ cells to get to work.

The Continuing Crisis

— Lindsey Perkins pleaded guilty in June in Newport, Vermont, for an incident in which she joy-rode on the roof of a station wagon with her 5-year-old son while a 20-year-old man drove at 50 to 55 mph on the state’s scenic Route 14 near Coventry.

— In February, the Office of Residential Life at Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut), intending to tout its dedication to inclusiveness and the creation of a “safe space” for minority students, posted a notice on its website inviting applications from the “LGBTTQQFAPBDSM” communities. The probable translation: the lesbian/gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, flexual, asexual, (vulgar word), polyamorous, bondage/discipline, and sadism/masochism communities. encore | july 29 – august 4, 2015 | www.encorepub.com 7

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STRIPPING DOWN THE MUSIC:

Bootleg Dynasty’s Brad Lackey is one among five to perform at Wilmington Unplugged by: lindsay smith

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LACKEY UNPLUGGED: Bootleg Dynasty frontman Brad Lackey will perform at August 4’s Wilmington Unplugged. Courtesy photo

ver the last nine years, Wilmingtonians have gathered the first Tuesday of every month to celebrate the talent of local musicians across all genres of sound. In 2005, Manna restaurateur and music lover Billy Mellon founded Wilmington Unplugged—a showcase of local talent to perform early shows across various stages, from City Stage to Hell’s Kitchen to The Whiskey.

Once Mellon opened his own music venue, Bourgie Nights (127 Princess St.),

in 2013, Wilmington Unplugged found a forever home. Since, Mellon has continued offering the perfect space for artists to test their chops and perfect their craft.

“We didn’t want to have an ‘open mic’ type of performance,” Mellon explains, “because you can never tell what you might wind up with. We wanted to pick the players and consider who those musicians were, and ideally try to keep the same ‘feel’ with the evening.”

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Going with an acoustic vibe, Mellon wanted the experience to be like that of a listening room for the performers and audience. Musicians strip down the music and transform their louder, electric songs to acoustic and vocals only. Wilmington Unplugged became a soundboard for new work—where artists could test new work on audiences. They also were encouraged to share their songwriting experiences during the 25-minute music block.

Five or six artists make up each event, and the August showcase, taking place Tuesday, August 4, will host Brad Lackey, Derrick Pace, Vanessa Lynch, Sean Richardson, and Ethan W. Golden. All musicians will perform original music, beginning at 7 p.m.

Bootleg Dynasty musician and frontman Brad Lackey will perform solo for a third time in a year. “Wilmington Unplugged concert series sort of has a spe-

cial place in my heart,” Lackey mentions.

“I’ve played it lots and lots of times.”

Lackey’s been a part of the Cape Fear music scene for over 15 years. Born in Martinsville, Virginia, his mom is a piano teacher and his dad remains an active banjo player. Thus Lackey has been greatly influenced by his parents, along with the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead.

“As far as influences go, I wouldn’t say I sound anything like them or try to perform like them,” Lackey clarifies.

“I remember the first time I performed solo on the piano. I got really nervous, and the chorus teacher told me to stare at the exit sign in the back. It worked. I couldn’t imagine people getting too upset with a 5-year-old playing the piano.”

Lackey continues playing piano today, along with guitar and banjo.

His family moved to Greensboro when he was 7, and he remained there through college. Lackey moved to the Port City 18 years ago and began a slew of on-and-off solo gigs in between larger projects. Always trying to put together a successful band, he has enjoyed Bootleg Dynasty’s success. The band has been his main focus for a while.

rowdy, you can be rowdy. If everyone’s mellow, you can be mellow. I play whatever comes to me that night.”

At Wilmington Unplugged, Lackey will be found behind his beloved Merida acoustic guitar. He plans on playing various renditions of Bootleg Dynasty songs, particularly those off the new album. Plus, he will intersperse originals he has written.

“I wrote all the songs for the band and did all the vocals, so the songwriting aspect is always there,” Lackey confirms.

“Whether I’ve been playing out in public or not, I always have songs. It’s a nice chance to debut or reinvent things that I never played with the band or that we have been working on recently.”

“It’s a lot more honest,” he says. “It’s a lot more comfortable when there is a full band behind you—more to rely on. I’ve always enjoyed playing solo because it gives a much more honest connection with the people that are there. . . The crazy thing about solo is if everyone’s

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Bootleg Dynasty has received numerous awards, including the Americana Artist of the Year award at the Carolina Music Awards in 2013. On July 31, they are releasing their second studio album, “Common Laws/ Mountain Justice.” The album was produced by Hourglass Studio’s Trent Harrison, who recently won Producer of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards.

While recording is an essential part of any band’s creative process, performing is where Lackey soars. And performing solo is a challenge he continues to welcome.

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“We knew when we started that the band was all in,” he confirms. “[In 2011] it got real serious and we wanted to go after it. I’ve always dreamt of it, but when that band formed, it was definitely something unique and special. We were adult enough to keep out all the things that keep you down and out of it.”

“Trent is an incredible guy and a terrific producer,” Lackey says. “He has a very laid-back vibe, and it allows artists to be comfortable and focus on what they are there to do. It was a great experience.”

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a preview of events across town this week

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august 2nd : velcro august 9th : overtyme august 16th : brent stimmel 4 marina st • wrightsville beach

www.BluewaterDining.com 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections • $4 Flavored Bombs 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA) $5 Jameson • Wing Special WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, Half off All Bottles of wine Live Music @ 8pm THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 José Cuervo Silver • Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Red Stripe • $4.50 Evan Williams Cherry Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite • $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s

DOWN THE HATCH: See the Hatch Brothers live at Costello’s Piano Bar (211 Princess St.), Fri., July, 31, at 10 p.m. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, July 29

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Jazz)

Bantum Rooster (6:30pm; Free; Party)

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

Bear Girl, Iselia, Youth League (9pm; Free; Rock)

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free)

—CAM Cafe, 3201 S. 17 St.

—Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Lipsync Battle Wednesday (7pm; Free)

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

Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Improv (8pm; $3; Comedy)

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

Capricious and more (8pm; Free; Reggae)

Thursday, July 30 Tony Barnes (5:30pm; Free; Country)

—Reggae Hut, 121 Grace St.

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

The 3 J’s (6pm; Free; Rock)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

—Wrightsville Beach Park, #1 Bob Sawyer Dr.; (910) 762-4744 —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

Jim Ashley (8pm; Free; Acoustic) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

T.D. MacDonald (7pm; Free; Acoustic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

Trapt (7pm; $10-$15; Rock)

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

Tallis Chamber Orchestra (7:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17 St.; (910) 395-5999

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W I N N E R

Wrightsville Beach, NC

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM FRI.

july 31

sweet sweet Folk

mike o’donnell

SAT.

aug 1

Dance & Classic

l shape lot

FRI.

AUG 7

Acoustic Mix

SAT.

aug 8

daniel parish Acoustic Mix

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY THURS. 7-10PM 1706 North Lumina Ave. • (910) 256-2231

2015 Beachside Music Series EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

July 29th: Rob Ronner August 2nd: Velcro August 9th: Overtyme www.OceanicRestaurant.com

July 31st: Groovetown A party band hits the stage

August 7th: Red Zeppelin A Zep tribute that is worthy

August 14th: Satisfaction Rolling Stones will start you up

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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

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

RETURN TO THE LAKE: Don’t miss Warren Haynes with Railroad Earth at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Monday, Aug. 3, at 5 p.m. Photo by Tom Dorgan.

www.wilmingtondowntown.com

Thursday ________________________________________

TRIVIA WITH STEVE

8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • $250 yuengling drafts

Friday ____________________________________________

LIVE __________________________________________ MUSIC Sunday

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S 1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Watermelon Martini $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY 4 RJ's Coffee $ 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles Saturday LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR of Wine $ $ 6 All Half Price Bottles of Southern Wine Shiners 5 Absolut Dreams 50 $ Blue$2Moon Draft 3 NC Brewed Bottles • Pacifico Absolut Dream $$5$503-22oz 2 Select Domestic Bottles Wednesday WEDNESDAY Sunday 1/2 offMiller Nachos Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ $ 50 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1 Domestic Pints Lite Bottles Corona $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 2 Corona/Corona Lt. Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 4 Frozen Margarita $ 5 White Russians THURSDAY (pick your flavor)

Deer Run Drifters (8pm; TBA; Country)

Mykel Barbee (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

Sweet Sweet (7pm; Free)

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

—Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Open Mic Night (9pm; Free)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

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

Some Dudes Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic) —Reggae Hut, 121 Grace St.

Electroswing DJ (10pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Open Mic with Viva Lee (8pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Visit our $website Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5

Thursday www.RuckerJohns.com $ 50 2 Red Stripe for Bottles daily specials, music and 2 Fat Tire Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles upcoming events $ 50 2 Flying Dog IPA 1/2 off ALL Red WineFRIDAY5564 Carolina $ 50 Glasses Cosmos $4, 007 Beach 3 Road $ 50

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$ (910)-452-1212 3 Guinness Cans Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3

Friday, July 31 Selah Dubb (6pm; Free; Reggae)

—Mayfaire Event Lawn, 6835 Conservation Way

Groovetown (6pm; Free; Cover)

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

The Other Guys (7pm; Free; Rock) Tyler McKaig (7pm; Free; Folk)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Charles Walden, Dante Carter (7pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Max Levy & the Hawaiian Shirts (7pm; Free; Rock) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

Kyle Lindley (8pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Stoney Creek (8pm; Free; Country)

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

Live Music (8:30pm; Free)

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Satellite Bluegrass (6pm; Free)

Live Music on The Patio (9pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 5353 Carolina Beach Rd.

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

concerts outside of southeastern nc

The Fustics (9pm; Free; Rock)

Open Mic (7pm; Free)

showstoppers

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Charles Walden, Dante Carter (9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

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

Monday, August 3

The Hatch Brothers (10pm; Free; Acoustic)

Warren Haynes, Railroad Earth (5pm; $37-$41)

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

Fun House Follies (10:30 pm; Free)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Saturday, August 1 Cruise w/ Monica Jane (6:30pm; $27; Acoustic) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Reel Rooftop Concert Series (7pm; $5)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

Port City A Cappella (6:30pm; Free)

—Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 Beasley Rd; (910) 777-1677

Trivia (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; (910) 7634133

Cancellieri Acoustic (7:30pm; Free)

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

—Firebelly Lounge, 5607 Carolina Beach Rd.; (910) 769-2780

John Fonvielle (7pm; Free; Folk)

Heather Rogers (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Charles Walden, Dante Carter (7pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Kickback (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Summer Slaughter Fest (7pm; TBD; Metal) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

Pierce Edens Duo (7pm; Free; Americana)

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

Tuesday, August 4 Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

ILM Unplugged August Showcase (7pm; Free) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House, 317-C College Rd.; (910) 791-9393

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

Cape Fear Blues Festival (8pm; $0-$20)

Massive Grass (8pm; Free; Bluegrass)

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St.

Saturday Night Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Michael Eakins (8pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Susan Savia (8pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Charles Walden, Dante Carter (9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Donna Merritt (10pm; Free; Jazz)

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

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

My Useless Self (10pm; Free; Rock) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.

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

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic) —Slice of Life, 3715 Patriot Way

Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free; Acoustic) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; (910) 762-2091

Wednesday, August 5 Brennan Simmons (6pm; Free; Americana) —Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Raphael Name (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Improv (8pm; $3; Comedy)

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

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Sunday, August 2 Some Dudes (12pm; Free; Cover)

—Hops Supply Company, 5400 Oleander Dr.

Susan Savia (4pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Michael Eakins (4pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Boogie in the Park Concert Series (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666

Calico Comedy Night (9:30pm; Free)

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

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Head down to see the Jeff Austin Band at Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, July 29. Photo by Tom Dorgan LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 7/30: KMFDM, Chant and Seven Factor 8/1: Shuggie Otis and Greg Humphreys Electric Trio

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 8/1: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 8/3: Coal Chamber, Fear Factory, Jasta and more

ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 7/31: Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real 8/1: Kevin Gates

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 Regency pkwy., Cary, NC (919) 462-2052 8/5: Christina Perri and Colbie Caillat UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY Blvd.., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 7/29: My Morning Jacket

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/29: The Jeff Austin Band 7/31: The Steel Wheels 8/5: Hot Club of Cowtown

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 7/31: Awake at Last

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN St., CARRBORO, NC 7/31: Headfirst for Halos and more 8/1: The English Beat 8/3: John Davis and Brice Randall Bickford 8/4: Quincy Mumford and Matt MacKelcan

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., Charlotte, NC (704) 916-8970 7/31: Drop !t featuring Snails 8/1: Erica Campbell, Brian Wilson, Janice Gaines 8/4: Warren Haynes featuring Railroad Earth 8/5: Machine Gun Kelly

HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 Hwy 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 272-3000 7/30: Floetry 8/3: Topher Brown and the Family Business WALNUT CREEK AMPHITHEATRE 3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 8/6: Steely Dan with Elvis Costello and The Imposters

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WEST LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 7/31: James Taylor RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 7/31: Faith No More

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arts>>art

ILLUSTRATIVE BEGINNINGS:

Char Oden’s latest exhibition hangs at Detour Deli

Shopping is especially enjoyable for Oden when it’s in France.

The artist spent several months in the country.

by: JOSEPHINE BUTLER

C

har Oden may call Wilmington home, but her illustrations borrow from influences far beyond the rising tides of the coastal plain. The artist’s travels give her work a worldly flavor, a selection of which is now on display at Detour Deli & Cafe (510 1/2 Red Cross St.) in the Brooklyn Arts District downtown.

“So many of my works are based on things that I saw in Paris, be it cafés, cool chandeliers or old churches and little markets out on the street,” she says. “Sitting in cafés was so nice because I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t feel so funny when I was drawing these people in public.”

Oden’s recent works are inspired by vintage scientific illustrations of flora, mostly native to the region. Ripe tomatoes, okra and even flytraps become subject matter.

Oden also cites French illustrator Julien Pacaud, as well as Mark Ryden and Henry Darger, as a major influence. The latter was a reclusive Chicago illustrator and painter, only discovered after his death in 1973.

“I collected the drawings from thrift stores,” Oden says. “I would say that a lot of my work is nostalgic. It’s based on objects and antiques I’ve collected over the years. I find them fascinating. I also like to draw on location a lot.”

Regardless of her inspirations, Oden’s drawings start the same: with a graphite sketch on paper. She then transfers the drawing to wood, usually enlarging it in the process.

“It’s almost unreal to think that Darger ended up creating all of this work with no formal training or recognition during his lifetime,” Oden relays.

HOPPY WHEAT: Char Oden creates the labels for Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville, NC, as well as showcases her own illustrations locally. See her latest show at Detour Deli. Courtesy photo

“The grain of the wood makes my pieces very sturdy and lends itself well to the different aging varnishes and textures I like to add,” explains Oden, whose process results in a weathered, antique effect in hues of amber and yellow (her favorite color).

To layer in color, Oden prefers watercolor, acrylic or a combination of both. Occasionally, she will work digitally.

Eventually, the artist focused in illustration, but not before dabbling in fashion design, mixed media, typography, and computer illustration. All mediums have a place in her art work, too.

“I like trying different styles and techniques,” she explains. “Paper, fabric and braided yarn—I’ve tried a lot of things, and the result is always different.”

“I approach my work like it’s a puzzle,” Oden tells. “I enjoy figuring out ways to weave and knit and work with different textiles, and then combine it all together.”

The artist had a lot of time to perfect her craft as a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design (also known as SCAD). She originally enrolled to study painting. “Once I got to school, I couldn’t believe how many different opportunities there were,” Oden says. “I wanted to do everything.”

In her piece “Hoppy Wheat” (18 inches by 24 inches, mixed media), Oden adheres paper to wood and sues materials, such as molding paste, pumice and glass beads, to create a textured, sand-like surface. If the drawing looks familiar, it’s probably because it is. Oden repurposed the illustration for Asheville’s Hi-Wire Brewing Hoppy Wheat beer. In addition to her gig with the brewery, she works as an editorial illustrator for Paprika Southern, a Savannah publication with a focus on art and style. Plus, she assists in costume production for the locally filmed TV series “Under the Dome.” “So much of my work is inspired by fashion,” she says. “I fix my own clothes a lot, and I am really into vintage shopping.”

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Though only a twenty-something fresh out of design school, Oden is on the cusp of discovery (and not just the local kind). Her work was featured in the major motion picture “The Longest Ride,” filmed in Wilmington. Oden just wraped another label project for Hi-Wire Brewing.

“I’ve been so fortunate that my work has been keeping me really busy,” she states.

The artist just secured a new studio in 5th Avenue’s art collective at ACME. She’s looking forward to another solo exhibition at Bottega Gallery and Art Bar later this year. It looks like Oden’s workflow might now slow down, and she’s OK with that.

As long as she’s creating, we’ll continue to devour her work.

DETAILS:

Recent Works by Char Oden Detour Deli and Cafe 510 1/2 Red Cross St. Hangs through August 21 Hours: Mon.-Tues.: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Wed - Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.charoden.com

what’s hanging around the port city

galleryguide Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 41, featuring Candy Pegram, Aaron Collier, Eli Thompson, Brian Mergenthaler, and Sarah Collier. Show hangs for eight weeks.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com “Artist’s Choice” opening reception on August 14th from 6-8 p.m. Along with our featured artists, we will pay tribute to Lynn Padgett, a regional watercolorist who passed away this year. There will be raffles and live music. All proceeds from the raffles will go directly into the Lynn Padgett Memorial fund.

In September there will be another 2nd Saturday “Art in Action” featuring artists working and a live model. Art in Action starts at 11 a.m. with

a walk-in mixed media class for $35. The live model with begin posing at noon. The public is invited to participate. (Bring your own supplies).

A tip jar for the model will be provided.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “In Your Backyard” features two highly esteemed artists, Betty Brown and Vicki Gates.

Brown depicts landscapes inspired by the Carolinas and Europe. Gates creates lush, Low Country scenes with pastels. Both artists elevate familiar landscapes as they spotlight the places we are proud to call home. Meet with the artists during our opening receptio, held in conjunction with downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. “In Your Backyard” will remain on view until August 22.

River to Sea Gallery

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910)-763-3380

Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 1-4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush.

In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

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

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, handblown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place

for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., noon-5:30pm 910-362-7431 Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present “Recent Works by Dallas Thomas.” Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world, as well as the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s. He experiments in wet and dry media, in both small and large scale paintings and drawings. His style is characterized by purposeful mark making and an economy of lines. Thomas cites hip-hop culture as a lifelong influence on his art and credits it for his more aggressive mark making and sense of energy.

Admission is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments are provided.

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arts>>film

POP-UP CINEMA:

Cucalorus hosts free screening of ‘Selma’

F

by: SHEA CARVER

or more than 20 years, Wilmington’s Cucalorus Film Festival has been reaching into the community to strengthen bonds and impart critical thinking among its citizens.

Screening a slew of films the second week of every November, the five-day festival focuses on shorts, features, documentaries, independents, music videos, and works-in-progress across a number of topics. Whether light, fluffy and filled with colorful entertainment, or wrangling a variety of subject matter on social justice, participants walk away impacted by the art form of film. Yet, the nonprofit organization doesn’t center its effect on its oncea-year celebration only. Annually, Cucalorus pops up in unique places to screen films outdoors and propel discussions that cross age, race, gender, and creed. Festival director Dan Brawley remembers when this began in the early aughts.

“We held a screening many years ago on the deck of the Battleship—a perfectly cloud-

less and cool night,” he notes. “The river taxi floated people over to the ship, and we screened a 47-minute, silent Iranian film called ‘Dolphins.’ Tim Shaugnessy led a rousing rendition of the national anthem to kick off the event.”

Afterward, Cucalorus founded Surfalorus and screened the classic George Greenough flick at the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach. “Something about listening to the sound of the waves below while watching surf movies really hit us,” he notes. “So we started thinking about taking Surfalorus on the road.”

Surfalorus will move to Dare County in the Outer Banks for its official festival this year (October 1-3). However, its impact here hasn’t lessened. Just a few weeks ago Cucalorus screened a surf movie on the Tidal Creek lawn.

“Outdoor screenings have been around since the early days of cinema, so it’s a natural evolution for us,” Brawley explains. “We’ve worked with groups like Wrightsville Beach Museum, and we hosted a screening of ‘Zip & Zap’ and the ‘Marble Gang’ last year in Ogden

during Festival Latino. We’re always looking for new partners.”

This weekend they’ll be teaming with the NAACP, Blue Ribbon Commission and NC Black Film Festival to host a screening of Oscar-nominated “Selma.” Directed by Ava DuVernay—recipient of the NC Black Film Festival’s Distinguished Filmmaker in 2011— the historical drama follows the 1965 civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery.

“The film is powerful on many levels and seems so increasingly relevant,” Brawley explains. “We want to use film as a tool to bring people together to talk about problems of racism, and create additional space to discuss and solve them together.”

They’re hosting the event in their own backyard, too. Cucalorus’ headquarters, Jengo’s Playhouse, is located in the Soda Pop District of downtown Wilmington (8th and Princess streets). Brawley has been eyeing the nearby Portia Mills Hines Park (10th and Rankin streets) for a decade now to host a screening. The park recently underwent new playground construction, as led by United Way’s NHC Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence. Brawley says the locale of the screening creates a certain context. While many free movies happen in larger corporate-run facilities or places with high-dollar real estate, the “Selma” screening will take place in a multiracial neighborhood on the northside of downtown.

“This is where the hard work of undoing racism hits the pavement,” Brawley says.

“The Blue Ribbon Commission is spearheading some renewed interest in the park, with support from the Hammerheads to create more permanent soccer fields and the Arboretum to start a community garden. So this is an experiment of sorts; if it goes well, who knows? We might do something at the park on a regular basis.”

Families are welcome to the park around 6 p.m. and COAST 97.3’s Bigg B will be onsite for a cookout with free hotdogs and refreshments.

The film will screen for free at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. On Sunday Cucalorus will hold a Q&A session at Jengo’s with one of its artistsin-residence, Jackie Olive. Olive is working on her documentary, “Always in Season,” which covers the recent lynching of a black teen in Bladenboro, NC. She and Brawley will lead the conversation on “Selma.”

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“We hope to create an open environment,” Brawley says. “I’m sure the conversation will draw some pretty tight lines to the alarming things happening today, in cities like Ferguson and Charleston—but even closer to home,

like the story of Lennon Lacy in Bladenboro.

Thousands marched in Winston-Salem earlier this month to demand restoration of the voting rights act, and many carried signs saying, ‘This is our Selma.’”

Chairs, blankets and refreshments (no coolers) are welcome. Cucalorus has other pop-up cinema events planned, too. They’re currently working with Wilmington Downtown Inc. director, Ed Wolverton, to block off a downtown street and showcase a variety of movies in September, again for free.

“We’ll probably be doing kids films, like ‘Song of the Sea’—one of my favorite new animated films for families,” Brawley notes. The family films go hand-in-hand with the festival’s Kids-a-lorus programming, which takes place during the main festival as well.

“We have a great team of people who work on our programming year-round,” Brawley states. “Our programming coordinator, Natalie Lentz, is the engine that makes it happen—coordinating with distributors, our ambassador’s council and pulling it all together so we’re presenting the best films of the year.”

DETAILS: Selma (PG-13; 128 min.)

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Free screening: 8:30 p.m.

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‘Ant-Man’ suffers from lack of nuance, among other things

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arlier this year after seeing “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” I started getting this sinking feeling about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You know: the feeling you get when you’re watching your television show or reading your favorite series of books, only to realize the best is squarely in the rearview mirror. This is the kind of reaction usually reserved for serialized entertainment and only becomes clear in hindsight after you realize the creative peaks are making way for the valleys of mediocrity. Like when “Lost” peaked, Jack was on the bridge and screamed, “We have to go back!” You didn’t realize the apex happened until the following seasons left you swimming in muddy runoff.

“Ant-Man” is the second Marvel film in a row that has made me question whether or not there’s any creative fuel left in the tank for these all-too-frequent comic-book adaptations. It’s a painfully average, ridiculously formulaic movie and feels like a copy of a copy. Director Peyton Reed (“Bring it On”) and star Paul Rudd (“Anchorman”) bring a lot of earnest energy to the proceedings.

Still, make no mistake: It’s a painfully average affair chockful of questionable choices.

Scott Lang (Rudd) is a down-on-his-luck ex-con that only exists in movies—the kind who only burgled a multi-billion-dollar corporation because they were stealing from the poor. This high-tech Robin Hood loses everything after being sent to prison. He can’t get a job, pay child support or see his daughter, which is his only real link to the world. Scott gets a chance at redemption when a mad scientist named Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits him to help pull off a superhuman con job using a high-tech suit that allows him to shrink and talk to ants.

“Ant-Man” is Marvel’s attempt at a heist film, albeit an incredibly idiotic one. While the idea of a superhero “Oceans 11” is interesting, the movie never embraces the idea. Instead, it plays heavily on the concept of estranged fathers and daughters and embraces every superhero movie cliché. There’s a familiar training montage, a plot-point involving militarizing mad science for mayhem and profit (which also happened in “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 2”).

There also is a protegé who has a falling out with his mentor and tries to surpass him in a failed attempt to impress. The villain is basically a dark, twisted version

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TECHNOLOGICALLY SMALL: Paul Rudd stars as Ant Man in the latest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Courtesy photo

of the hero (every “Iron Man,” “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” “Thor” movie, etc.). It’s yet another superhero with a giant company named after him, only to be usurped by the board of directors (“Dark Knight Rises”). Basically, “Ant-Man” has been done before—and better.

The fun of “Ant-Man” involves Rudd and his ragtag group of thieves. Michael Pena practically steals the movie as a chatty, well-intentioned criminal who contributes 90 percent of the redeeming moments of this disappointment. The movie is dumb, and that’s what is most irritating. Scott Lang is recruited for his high-tech thieving skills but employs none of them while pulling off his microscopic heist. The villain, Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), is as one-dimensional as a razor-thin slice of onion skin, flattened by a 10-ton train. I was aghast at how poorly conceived the character is. For someone who’s supposed to be a smart guy, everything he does is unintelligent.

The main crux of his terrible arc involves recreating the work of his lifelong mentor, Hank Pym. Pym created a particle that allows people to shrink and grow. His experiments aren’t as successful. For instance, he’s able to create a ray that shrinks inorganic matter, as well as reduces organic matter to a small penny-sized smudge.

In spite of this amazing technological advancement, he’s still hellbent on making tiny, insect-sized soldiers. It seems industrial applications of a shrink ray, even on inorganic matter, would have lots of multibillion dollar applications. Maybe the shipping industry could benefit from reducing thousands of tons of goods into the palm of

your hand. I’d think a lot of foreign powers and military industrial companies would be interested in a ray gun that shrinks people to death in a matter of milliseconds. But, no, Darren Cross doesn’t go that route.

There’s one point where he articulates the similarities between the two lead characters and the problems they have with estranged daughters—as if the movie had been too subtle in hammering the point home. Lack of nuance is actually one of my biggest problems with “Ant-Man.” There are moments that could have been fun, but it becomes restrained by the formulaic structure of comic-book adaptations. In almost every conceivable way, “Ant-Man” comes up short.

DETAILS:

Ant-Man ★★ ★ ★ ★

Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly Directed by: Peyton Reed Rating: PG-13

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Beth Henley’s ‘Miss Firecracker Contest’ opens at Cape Fear Playhouse

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ters says. “Typically characters I play are high-energy, loud and upbeat. While Delmount has moments like this, it really has been fun to challenge myself otherwise.”

by: Shea Carver

mping up the drama at Cape Fear Playhouse this week—and running for two weekends thereafter—is writer Beth Henley’s Southern dramedy, “The Miss Firecracker Contest.” Most know Henley from her award-winning work, “Crimes of the Heart,” which scored a Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics’ Circle award in 1981 (it was nominated for a Tony and again for the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay as well). Henley brings the South to the forefront again in “Firecracker” with a dysfunctional family who’s suffering through their own demons, including the beloved protagonist Carnelle.

Set in Brookhaven, Mississippi, “The Miss Firecracker Contest” follows 24-yearold Carnelle as she tries to polish her tarnished reputation from promiscuous “Miss Hot Tamale” into the town’s honored beauty pageant winner, “Miss Firecracker.” With the help of cousins Elain and Delmount, as well as numerous side characters, like Carnelle’s sickly beau, Mac Sam, and Delmount’s ex, Tessy, Henley tackles the inner makings of entertaining Southern Gothic literature. Drama and comedy ensue with plot points that involve a dead, loveless mother figure, a boring, dull marriage, a hopeless, if not floundering, romantic, and a gal trying to find the confidence to rise above life’s hard falls. Preposterous hyperbole showcases that truth is stranger than fiction with these characters; yet, it’s not farfetched for folks who understand the eccentricities of the South.

“I have always enjoyed Beth Henley’s work primarily because of its wide variety of wonderfully quirky characters and the loony situations they find themselves in,” director Anne Berkeley admits. “At first, these characters seem a bit too outlandish to be ‘real,’ but if you look more closely, you realize they reflect people we encounter everyday—including ourselves.”

A professor in the UNCW theatre department for 13 years, Berkeley is emersing herself more into community theatre.

She was nominated by Wilmington Theatre Awards for Best Play and Best Director in 2014 for the UNCW production of Jackie Sibblies Drury’s “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia.” “‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ is concerned with people finding inner resources to cope with cruel circumstances,” she tells.

Amber Sheets (“Son of Redhead,” “Hairspray”) plays debutante beauty queen Elain.

Though she has a heart of gold for family, she also has a heart of gold-plated love for the finer things in life. And while she can stay in a loveless marriage, she holds on to her past queen status, which causes some friction between her and Carnelle.

best in herself,” the 25-year-old says. “It’s a brave thing to do; she’s putting herself on the line in hopes of feeling more secure.”

Though the play may come across as light and fluffy, it’s far from one-dimensional, according to the cast. Laughter drives it with charisma, while perspective and sympathy drive it home.

“Ultimately, the play walks a perilous line between close observation and cartoon broadness,” Berkeley says. “The challenge is to intertwine the mix of comedy and pa“Her one-liners are great,” Sheets de- thos—the comic surface of the action with tails. “I think audiences will really get a kick its undercurrent of human pain.” out of the comedic timing of this play and the big personalities. There are a lot of very funny moments mixed with some drama and tension.”

The Miss Firecracker Contest

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Jaimie Harwood (“Dearly Departed,” “Brick”) will play Carnelle. Harwood calls her character a willful optimistic. ple, and now she’s attempting to see the

“[It] deals with how one defines identity without the nurture of loving parents.”

Henley’s work is an intriguing study, in that it shifts frequently in character, so actors are challenged. “Henley plays comic action against grim situations with characters who are irrepressibly alive,” Berkeley notes. “At times it is dramatically realistic; at other times, farcical.”

Twenty-three-year-old Eddie Waters (“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” “Hamlet,” “Spring Awakening”) is a recent grad of theatre performance and communication studies at UNCW, and will play Delmount. The character’s checkered past involves some questionable incidents, like the one with two ugly, virgin daughters and another that centers around a box of kittens.

“He has been released from a mental institution and arrives back in the town of Brookhaven in order to sell his deceased mother’s house and start a new life for himself,” Waters details.

Filled with negativity and apathy for the world, Delmount is the foil to his female relatives, Carnelle and Elain—each of whom prove to be happier, even if superficially.

His constant confrontations with Elain drive many scenes.

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Hell’s kitchen • 118 Princess St. • (910) 763-4133

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

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

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilm-

ington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30

a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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 60 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: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ 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

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relaxing restaurant or if you choose, our canopied, oceanfront deck provides a memorable ambiance for any evening.

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

elijah's

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

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house

baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serves breakfast all day.

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

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station

■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben 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 it’s going to be packed. Dinner too!

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11am - Midnight, Fri & Sat 11am - 1am, Sunday Noon Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8 - 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

pine valley market

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

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

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. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

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Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

The little dipper

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

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

Ogden Tap Room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper.

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian Big Thai II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or takeout or our Hampstead location where you can drive-thru, walk-up, or take-out.

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

indochine restaurant & Lounge

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

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

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes.

We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.com

thai spice

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

szechuan 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street 910.399.3NOW (3669).

Hours vary.

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

gREEK The greeks

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

Healthy Clean Eatz CafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs.

Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

Indian kabob and grill

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offer-

ing a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffronflavored 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) 7944540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Italian eddie romanelli's

Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its 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 16 oz. 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. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting

atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Slice of life

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm. Monday - Closed.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American CEVICHE'S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine,

including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

san juan CafÉ

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

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

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

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

Mexican San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

Organic lovey's natural foods & cafÉ

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

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

whole foods market

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

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

“Fresh tastes better”

$4.69 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS FRESH, FAST AND COOKED TO ORDER

Seafood catch

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

Our Ogden Location is only 2 minutes from Mayfaire Towncenter!

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

$4.50 Sushi - All Day, Every Day!

oceanic

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

catering available

*Kids eat for $.99 all day on Sundays! *Ogden location only.

www.hibachitogo.com Hampstead Location:

15248 Highway 17 North Hampstead, NC 28443 910.270.9200 Drive-thru, call in or walk up

Ogden Location:

6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910.791.7800 Dine in or carry out

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Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

SHUCKIN' SHACK

The pilot house

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful

food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd.

Southern Casey's Buffet

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

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pembroke's

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

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

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

Sports Bar 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 rang-

es from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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Carolina Ale House

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

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dig and dive

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

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

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

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vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

Summer! Organic berries abound in our area and at Sealevel Restaurant in smoothies, desserts and beverages. Local organic strawberry lemonade, Key West limeade and Carolina Blueberry Sky Sour mixer are now being sold by the pint to sweeten, lighten, and heighten the mood at lunchtime—or to take home and combine with spirits and cracked ice for your next cocktail hour. Need to find the perfect gift? The summer wind carries you to Sealevel; shopping is a breeze when you gift prepaid lunches. Monitor our Facebook page to find out the daily fish filet, which is always local and exceptionally fresh (not to mention hand-chosen by your chef, Nikki Spears, for your health and enjoyment)! To those who haven’t (yet!) tasted our superb handcrafted and eclectic offerings, visit us for our lentil burgers, portobello melts, gluten-free Mexican pizzas, and numerous sushi rolls, like the Redneck Roll. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

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LICKING LORIKEETS: Lorikeets love nectar, which makes them good pollinators as well as beautiful. Photography by Tom Dorgan.

have visited the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher about a half a dozen times or more over the years. If family or friends come to town, we go to the aquarium. If we’re babysitting friends’ kids, we head to the aquarium. As one of four NC aquariums—recently ranked 16 of the top 25 aquariums in the nation by TripAdvisor—the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher houses jaw-dropping alligators, the slitheriest of snakes, countless species of frogs and turtles, birds and marine life. Fantastic educational opportunities abound when walking throughout the indoor salt marsh, touching living crustaceans and getting face-to-face time with gigantic fish in their enormous

235,000-gallon tank.

Recently, the aquarium added more to its arsenal of one-on-one animal (aquatic or otherwise) education. It started last year with the Butterfly House. I went with my mother during her visit, and we walked around in childlike-delight as colorful insects fluttered about our heads and landed where they pleased.

This year the butterflies have been replaced with bigger, brighter and louder creatures: lorikeets, a.k.a. lories.

Now known as “Lorikeet Landing,” the space houses 58 beautiful and colorful creatures of the parrot family. “Lorikeets are part of a 4-year, rotating, temporary

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exhibit,” says Robin Nalepa, Public Rela- educational story of pollinators and how tions Coordinator at the NC Aquarium at valuable they are to our ecosystem.

Fort Fisher. “Butterflies will return in 2016 “Lorikeets don’t live in North Carolina,” and will be followed by lorikeets in 2017.”

Nalepa says, “but they are important In the wild, lories reside in the tropical pollinators, just like butterflies, bees and forests of Australia, where deforestation bats living around here. Pollinators are is a major threat to their habitat. They’re disappearing, and more than 90 percent around 10 inches tall and decorated with of all plants need them to reproduce. bold hues of green, blue, yellow, orange, Bringing visitors nose-to-beak with birds red, and everything in between—a likely and creating a feeding opportunity crereason humans hunt them for illegal pet ates a personal connection to the animal trade. Their bright plumes also make and nature.” them prime targets for natural predators, The birds’ unique brush-like tongues such as snakes and falcons. allow them to remove pollen and nectar

Like their exhibit predecessors of the from flower blossoms. Nectar is the main Butterfly House, the birds continue the part of their diet and that’s why visitors

can purchase a small cup for a dollar to mend cautious optimism for parents. bring into the bird house.

It’s really a matter of everyone (children I picked up a cup of the sweet liquid, and adults) prepping themselves for this but before we could enter, we had to get up-close animal interaction and knowing a squirt of hand sanitizer, which visi- personal limits. And arguably more imtors are also asked to use upon exiting. portant, it will help the birds enjoy the “This is a safety measure for the health visit, too. of the visitor and the birds,” Nalepa exOn the other side of the coin, some plains. “Healthy animals and healthy people were coaching birds onto their people can carry germs.”

Lorikeets are very friendly and play- arms and heads with the nectar cups, ful, and in no way shy around people. cooing and making kissing sounds to As birds sang and played around us, we sweeten up the deal. Of course, it’s fine had to remain calm yet quick to move to do so, as long as you follow the rules when they took a notion to race from for the birds’ safety. one end of the house to another. Nev“The birds often land on arms, shoulertheless, it was hard to not get giddy upon having one perch on my arm—or ders and heads in the pursuit of nectar,” my head to investigate my sunglasses. Nalepa says. “Visitors are asked not to They were gentle, despite having nee- pet or pick up the birds, but instead aldle-like claws and sharp, hooked beaks, low the birds to come to them.” which they used to draw my cup closer The official rules of Lorikeet Landing for easier access to the nectar. are relatively simple: Stay on the pathFor some, an enclosed area with 50 way, and don’t step into the natural aror so birds (regardless of how colorful, cute or friendly) is not a place of happy eas. Use hand sanitizer before entering thoughts. My husband, for example, has and upon leaving. Don’t bring strollers, been pooped on four times in his life by backpacks or large purses. birds, just by walking out into the world General admission to the aquarium is of vast space and endless toilet options not required to visit Lorikeet Landing. To for anything air born. So, the odds were learn more about the exhibit and others decidedly not in his favor at Lorikeet Landing. But, it’s just as the sign says in at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, visit www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. the exhibit: “Poop Happens.”

For other folks, it’s (understandably) terrifying to be so close to creatures that, while small and more or less doc- Lorikeet Landing ile, have sharp beaks and the ability to dive bomb the face. Though they didn’t NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher display any kamikaze behavior on our 900 Loggerhead Rd. trip, it’s not hard to imagine once in the Kure Beach, NC thick of it.

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Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through September • Exhibit closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. daily Admission: $8.95-$10.95 Lorikeet Landing, $3 Nectar cups, $1

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’m different. The other kids cry for their mothers and scream over the sight of a skinned knee. I don’t feel the need to cry for any reason, and I’m fascinated by the redness that lives just under our skin. When my knees get skinned I can watch for hours as the drops bead up at the surface. Other kids quickly want bandages to cover up the scrape. I don’t understand.

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I wake up because of the crying. Baby Sister is hungry. It’s been hard to sleep since she came around. After Mom and Dad visit her to make sure she’s alright, I slip into her room.

She has quieted down. The steadily growing collection of porcelain dolls stare down at me from their places on the shelf. I like this.

It feels like I have an audience for what I’m about to do. I place my hand over Sister’s nose and mouth. My hand is so big compared to her small face. I push down ever so slightly.

I can feel her trying to catch her breath. I push harder. I hold tight until her eyes begin to flut-

ter open. I remove my hand so she can take a deep breath and slip back out before the wailing begins. This, I understand. I have given her a reason to cry.

It was a tragic accident. I would have liked to have had her around a lot longer for my experiments. Honestly, I did not think a fall from that height would result in anything more than a broken bone. But the tree had exposed roots and she hit her head. At church my parents look at me, and I can tell they are worried I’m not crying. What kind of child doesn’t cry at his own sister’s funeral?

I need to be more careful.

I conjure up images, not of my sister’s twisted neck, but of dolls being packed away into boxes. My audience being sent away—gone.

I manage a couple of tears at the thought.

I will have to become much better at this.

School is a waste of my time, but it’s what normal people do, so I carry on.

High school is a waste of time. Carry on.

College. More of the same.

I don’t understand people, but I understand what they’re supposed to be like.

How they should act, what they should do in a normal situation. I do my best impersonation of a normal person. I find a plain girl who works at a diner. I flirt, we date. I marry her and put a baby in her. Normal. I get a job at the community college teaching something or other. It doesn’t matter. It’s a waste of time. But it’s normal.

My parents die. There are no tears, but there is a revelation. Their home is now mine. I’m standing in their attic, my attic, hoping they had been more sentimental than sorrowful. I search the boxes and feel the closest thing to joy ever. I had been nervous that the reminder would have been too painful for them, being normal and all.

I had nightmares of them destroying them while I watched. But I had hoped against hope. And here they were. They kept them.

The dolls. My audience. Now, I would have to give them their entertainment. * * * * * There is more blood than I expected. This will take more time to clean than anticipated. I may have to come up with a convincing story as to why I’m late, but it’s doubtful. My wife is complacent in the fact that someone actually married her and gave her a home. I look down at the girl I picked up at the bus station.

People are so trusting these days. It took very little to coax her into my car. She didn’t even

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seem suspicious when I drove her into the woods and away from prying eyes. Probably thought I might show her some appreciation with some money if she made me happy. As far as I could tell, she was not someone anyone would miss. No family, trying to catch a bus out to … well, anywhere but here.

I told her I wanted to show her something.

At the sight of the root cellar, she hesitated.

I flashed her my “I’m not a deranged killer” smile and assured her the same thing in words. This was a lie. She looked around the room at the dolls, and I could see in her eyes that my assurances were wearing thin. When she turned to leave, I already had the shearing scissors in hand. I plunged them into her stomach. There was a strange moment when nothing happened. No screams, no words, no signs of violence. Just the ridiculous image of a large piece of metal sticking out from the middle of this young girl as she held on tight.

Then the blood came. It covered her hands, making it impossible to get a grip on the shears. I watched her flail around until she lost her energy, fell to the ground and bled out. I looked at the dolls, but felt no satisfaction from the deed. * * * * * I was more precise this time. Like they say, practice makes perfect. I was careful to choose a victim that would go unmissed. I refined my story to make her feel more comfortable. The root cellar was taken for cover, away from prying eyes. I laid out a bare mattress to give the cellar the appearance of a place kept hidden away for trysts. I even let her kiss me a few times to let her believe my intentions were, while not pure, harmless.

When she turned her back to me to unbutton her sweater I grabbed the shearing scissors and swiftly pulled them across her neck.

I bent her over the metal tub and let her drain.

Easy. Clean. I could be home in time for supper.

But something still was wrong. I looked up at the dolls and they stared back with their vacant eyes. They no longer felt like my audience; they were just dolls. There was nothing “living” about them; they couldn’t enjoy my actions. My entertainment was lost on them.

They needed to be more real.

I picked up a mallet and started to smash their faces one by one. A living re-enactment of my nightmare. But there was no pain. No longing. I didn’t need them anymore.

I will make new dolls. I will have my audience.

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to-do calendar events SUMMER JAMBOREE

8/1, all day: Beach Community Worship Service is hosting our 1st Annual Summer Jamboree. It will be a fun filled, water play day for the whole family! We will have games, water slides, a dunking booth, water ballons, prizes and much, much more! We will be selling food plates and raffle tickets for great prizes...but there is no cost for fun! Donations are appreciated. 5 N. 4th Street

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7/30, 11:30am: 6th Literacy Luncheon featuring CFLC’s Group Readers and special celebrity guest, actor Dean

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8/5, 7:30am: 8th Breakfast at The Kid’s Table, at Cape Fear Country Club (1518 Country Club Dr.), promises to be another fun-filled morning featuring performances by

youth from the Brigade and emceed by the Club’s 2015 Youth of the Year, Joshua Bell. This year’s guest speaker and honored guest will be Phil Ford, former UNC Tar Heel basketball player and winner of the John Wooden Award, which recognizes the nation’s top collegiate player.Proceeds from this event help fund programming expenses such as tutors, educational field trips, sporting equipment and program supplies. If you are as excited as we are and would like to sponsor, attend, or perhaps become a table captain for this event, please contact Cindy Anzalotti at (910) 392-0747 or email her at canzalotti@brigadebgc.org. Log onto www.brigadebgc. org for more information. Admission by donation.

LAMPLIGHTERS TOASTMASTER MEETING

8/6, 6:30pm: Lamplighters Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization which helps people learn and hone their public speaking and leadership skills. Anyone who is nervous about standing before an audience can benefit greatly from this organization. All are welcome. New Hanover Government Center230 Government, Center Drive (off Racine).

theatre/auditions HERMIT OF FORT FISHER

7/29-8/2, 8pm: The play tells the true life story of “the Fort Fisher Hermit”, Robert E. Harrell. At the age of 62, Harrell found himself a failure at everything in his life. Divorced and estranged from his wife and family, with numerous business ventures having soured, Harrell left his home in Shelby, NC in the summer of 1955. Three months later he resurfaced in the marsh areas around Fort Fisher, just south of Wilmington to live in an abandoned ammunition bunker, without utilities, income or regular source of food. During the next 17 years, he lived off the land and “the kindness of strangers,” while dispensing his own philosophical and psychological teachings to the numerous tourists and other visitors to his camp. By 1972, the State Department of Tourism estimated Harrell had become the second biggest tourist attraction on the southeastern coast of C, after the Battleship USS NC. Harrell’s mysterious death in 1972 served only to heighten his reputation. Children under 6 Free, $20 GA. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive.

PAGE TO STAGE

7/29, 6:30pm: Page to Stage Unlimited is an organization comprised of writers, actors and producers dedicated to producing and sharing original, locally-written works with the greater Wilmington community. In association with CAM, a series of readings featuring a mix of comedy and drama written and performed by Page to Stage’s more than forty local members will happen the last Wednesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend to enjoy, ask questions and give feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage.

Cameron Art Museu, 3201 South 17th Street

IMPOSSIBILITIES

7/30-8/2, 7pm and 10pm: Magical Comedian Chris Collins and Mentalist Erik Dobell have spent a combined 40+ years traveling from South Dakota to South Korea entertaining NFL football players and celebrities at private and public events. For their new project, they wondered what would happen if a Magician and a Mind Reader worked together as a duo? The result is the show Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mind Reading and Mayhem which will be playing at TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST

7/30, 8pm: Written by Beth Henley, the place is the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven, the time- a few days

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before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott (known locally as “Miss Hot Tamale”) is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest, hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave the town in a blaze of glory. Performances are July 30-Aug 2, 6-9 & 13-16. Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday Matinee 3pm. Gen Admission $22, Seniors/Military/Students $20, Thursdays $16. Tickets may be purchased online (ETIX), by phone, or by email. GA $22, Seniors/Military/ Students $20. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street

CHICAGO

8/5-30, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart await trial in Cook County Jail, each for their own impulsive homicide. Both are guilty, but can they scheme their way out of a conviction and into their fifteen minutes of fame? Is there room on top for two Merry Murderesses? This dark parable of American justice is both a scathing satire and the sexiest musical Bob Fosse ever created. The Kander and Ebb score is filled with songs that are now theatre classics: “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” “We Both Reached for the Gun.” Chicago tells the story of its homicidal heroines with all the razzle dazzle the roaring 20s have to offer. (910) 632-2285 or at thalianhall.org.

All tickets are $29. Thalian Hall adds an additional $2 charge per ticket, and all tickets are subject to North Carolina sales tax. All performances are on the Main Stage of Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street, All Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 8pm; Sundays, 3pm.

THE REAL THING

Tom Stoppard’s play will run August 6-23, Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm, at Red Barn 1122 S 3rd Street; $25.

The play begins with Max and Charlotte, a couple whose marriage seems about to rupture. Charlotte is an actress who has been appearing in a play about marriage written by her husband, Henry. Max, her leading man, is also married to an actress, Annie. Both marriages are at the point of rupture because Henry and Annie have fallen in love. But is it the real thing?

JONI AND JT IN JAIL

Written, conceived & directed by Mirla Criste, Aug 7-Sept 5, 7pm. Friday & Saturdays only. Doors open 1 hour prior. On the eve of a significant event in 1960s America, six disparate people are thrown into a prison cell during a protest for peace. Over the course of several hours, in their interactions with one another, they discover that the world is rapidly changing, that what is immediately obvious may not be true, and that folks may not be as alike—or not alike—as they first assumed or imagined. 3-course meal served with show: $32 Adults, $30 Seniors (65+) & Children (under 12), $18 Show Only.

TheatreNOW, 19 10th St. www.wilmingtontheatre.com

AUDITIONS: THE ADDAMS FAMILY

The Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the new macabre musical comedy The Addams Family. Auditions will be held Mon., 8/10, at 7pm and Tues., 8/11, at 7pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. Please prepare a traditional Broadway song to sing a cappella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops).

The production, directed by Mike Thompson and choreographed by Laura Primavera with music direction by Amanda Hunter, runs September 24-27 and October 1-4 at Thalian Hall. Available roles: Gomez Addams, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Lucas Beineke, Alice Beineke, Mal Beineke, Morticia Addams, Wednesday Addams, Grandma Addams, The Addams Ancestors (visit thalian. org for more information).

comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. • 7/31-8/1, 9:30: Get two laughs for the price of one with BET’s Charles Walden and Dante Carter, both featured on the network’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

COMEDY AT CALICO

Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilmington. Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week! Hosted by Reid Clark.

music/concerts TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

7/30, 7:30pm: The Tallis Chamber Orchestra continues to celebrate their 10th season with a summer concert of Classics and Pops at the Cameron Art Museum. Music

by Joseph Haydn, Leroy Anderson, Ennio Morricone, John Williams and more. Free concert with donations accepted for the Pancoe Art Education Center. Freedonations accepted for Pancoe Art Education Center. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

MUSICAL PROGRAM

8/1, 5pm: Choirs, soloists and groups from area churches will appear on this program. Central Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Red Cross St.

RIGOLETTO

8/2, 8pm: Opera Wilmington presents Verdi’s tragic masterpiece, Rigoletto. Corruption, lechery and revenge abound in this lush and dazzling production, set in 16th century Mantua. Sung in Italian, with English supertitles, Verdi’s score tells the heartbreaking tale of a deformed court jester who ultimately fails in protecting his beautiful daughter, Gilda, from an unfavorable Duke. Optional Opening Champagne Reception, 6pm | Optional Closing Cast Party, 6pm | Tickets: $40; Opening Reception - $50; Closing Party - $40).

Purchase tickets at Kenan Box Office: 910-962-3500 / 800-732-3643 OR online: www.etix.com. UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage Theatre, 5270 Randall Dr.

SWEET ADELINES

Port City a cappella of Sweet Adelines Int.will hold a guest night on Monday, August 3, 6:30pm, Masonboro Baptist Church. No experience needed. Learn to sing in the barbershop tradition. Real women, real harmony, real fun! 1501 Beasley Road.

Rebecca Warfield, Linda Webb and Elizabeth White.

Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall$5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

DANCE COOPERATIVE WORKS-IN-PROGRESS

8/16, 2pm: The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers and dancers who are working on movement and wish to have others provide feedback on the work. The public is invited to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance to help the creator grow and manipulate the works to realize their concepts to the fullest potential. If you are interested in presenting

8/2: RIGOLETTO

Opera Wilmington will present Verdi’s masterpiece, “Rigoletto,” on August 2 at 8 p.m. at the UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage. The Italian-sung opera (with English subtitles) follows corruption and revenge in 16th century Mantua, when a deformed court jester fails to protect his daughter from a menacing Duke. A champage reception starts at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $50 with the reception and $40 without. Box office: 910-962-3599 or visit www.etix.com for purchases online. work, e-mail the Dance Cooperative at dancecooperative@gmail.com no later than the Monday preceding the showcase. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

IRISH STEP DANCE

Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is

located at 1211 South 44th St. walshkelleyschool.com.

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO

Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing. For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

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

CONTRA DANCE

Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON

Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits JENNY MCKINNON

7/29-8/27: Wright is an award-winning artist who believes that working in plein air allows her to “capture the emotion that only painting in that location can offer.”

Her sense of color shines through with each piece, and though she is personally enlivened by the locations she paints, those places can become the viewer’s own experience as well. Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature. TuesSat, 11am-6pm. 114 Princess St.

WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY

Watercolor Wednesday continues at the Kure Beach Community Center - this 4-week watercolor class runs

CONCERT IN PARK FOR KIDS

8/12, 10:30am: International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey will perform at a free concert for kids in the Carolina Courtyard Park, on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets next to the Main Library. The concert will be filmed and, after production, posted for viewing on the Library’s website, www.nhclibrary.org. International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey is an alias for Mr. Scooter Hayes, Children’s Librarian at Myrtle Grove Library. Outside of working hours, Hayes has recorded two CDs and performed at schools and libraries across the United States. His shows encourage children to be lifelong readers and teach about the importance of libraries. His website is http://storyyeller.com/. For information about this program contact Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. 201 Chestnut St.

dance OVER 50’S DANCE

8/11, 7:30pm: Music by DJ Bob Perrone. Couples, singles, and all ages welcome. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd.

FORWARD MOTION DANCE CO.

8/13, 7pm: An evening of modern and contemporary dance featuring the Forward Motion Dance Company (www.forwardmotiondance.org) with guest performers. Included will be a piece set to music composed and performed by Wilmington musician Joe Cordaro, premier works and excerpts of dances set to a variety of music as well as excerpts from a new film created

by Patrick Ogelvie in collaboration with dancers. Guest teen dancers from DREAMS, The Dance Cooperative, South East Dance Academy and The Dance Element will be performing. Choreography by Tracey Varga of Forward Motion Dance Company. Dancers include Forward Motion Dance Company dancers: Ashley Barnes, Erin Bergmann, Kaitlin Davis, James Devita, Bonnie Dixon, Leslie Nifoussi and Becky Spivey. Guest dancers include: Lindsay Davis, Rachael Goolsby, Daniel Smith,

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from June 10th through July 1st and is open to all levels of aspiring painters. Classes are taught by Kure Beach’s own award-winning, international artist Ken Withrow.

Class is held from 12:30-2:30pm and the cost to participate is $30 per person per 4-week session. Registration forms and a list of needed supplies can be found at Town Hall or by emailing parks@tokb.org. Bring your completed registration form and payment to the first class. Kure Beach Com. Ctr, 118 N. 3rd Ave

AN ARTIST’S VIEW

Spectrum Gallery presents “An Artist’s View”, featuring the works of July’s artist in residence, Phil Mead. He describes his landscapes and still life paintings as “Realistic Impressionism”. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Thursday, Friday, 10am-8pm. Live music and light refreshments every Thursday evening from 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd

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Opera on the Boat August 9th: Sunday from 6:30 -8 pm

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DALLAS THOMAS: RECENT WORKS

Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Recent Works by Dallas Thomas. Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world.

Thomas incorporates dramatic mark making and energy into his paintings, citing hip hop culture as a major influence for his work. Admission into the gallery is free.

Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5:30pm and Saturdays 12-5:30pm. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, CFCC, 411 N. Front St.

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8/1, 6pm: DREAM Builders: Artists Who Guide, a visual art exhibit and performance featuring work by the incredible teaching artists at DREAMS of Wilmington, a nonprofit, dedicated to serving youth in need through the arts. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 6 PM. The reception is free, open to the public and appropriate for an all-age audience. The 7pm performance is free as well (and appropriate for ages 13+), but seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. To reserve your seat, contact Jill Tefft at 910-772-1501 or jill.tefft@dreamswilmington.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street.

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 1st Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held October 14th - 18th, 2015.

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Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs. The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier.

• World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Sky Quest, 7/26, 1:30pm: Come discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond.

• Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more!

910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3.

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SUMMER POP-UPS!

Summer Pop-up! Pop-Up: Backyard Explorers, 7/27-31, 10am and 2pm, free with admission Explore our natural world in the Museum’s Discovery Gallery! Build a Venus Flytrap puppet, pretend to be a beaver, and make a nature journal to take home. • Furs and Skulls: August 3 – 7 10am and 2pm, free with admission Investigate the critters that live in the Lower Cape Fear! Examine beaver furs and skulls and compare them to other local animals.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum

GIRLS IN SCIENCE

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ARTfall will be one of the events during the ARTblast Festival, a local tradition celebrating the performing and visual arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington.

The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am - 5pm daily during the ARTblast Festival with an artists’ reception and awards presentation Thursday October 15th 6 - 8 pm. The deadline for applications and online registration is September 30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph. Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. Submission guidelines, application and exhibition details: www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or slherrick@thalian.org.

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and physics in a fun and educational environment. At the end of the week, the girls will take home their science journals to show friends and families a plethora of new experiments! Ages 5-9. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street

BATHING BEUATIES

8/6, 6:30pm: This presentation looks at beach goers through the medium of vintage post cards. It begins with early days which shows bathing costumes from the mid 1880 to the 1930s and how bathing attire changed over that time period. There is a section on Bathing Machines, which were actually small rooms on wheels that could be pulled in and out of the water. They came to be in order to insure modesty as dictated by Victorian standards.

Post cards that show Athletic like Tank Suits and how that style evolved make up another chapter. Lifelines, an early form of life saving, are featured in another section of cards. and more. Â Latimer House, 126 S. 3rd Street

BATTLSHIP 101

8/8, 10am: Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the time of combat. A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras! Included with Battleship admission, 10am-3pm. Free with Battleship admission. USS Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd. NE

FAMILY SCIENCE SAT: DYNAMIC DINOSAURS

8/8, 11am and noon, ages 5-14: Free for members or with general admission Dinosaurs big and small, come meet them all! Discover why Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giant Ground Sloth is not a dinosaur. Investigate fossils and make a dinosaur model to take home. Parental participation required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM

Topsail Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail

Island; WASPS,  group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and â&#x20AC;&#x153;colorfulâ&#x20AC;? stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ 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.â&#x20AC;˘ www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

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. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday

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LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 125pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12.

The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Boy.â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheenaâ&#x20AC;?, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 (18171896) 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, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. â&#x20AC;˘ Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Claude Howell (3/17, 1915 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2/3, 1997). ClaudeLIVE focuses on the life and work of one of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most notable artists. Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art. A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries. He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by WHQR Public Radio. Additionally, he established the art department of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.

Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. TuesSun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. â&#x20AC;˘ CAM CafĂŠ hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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sports/recreation SUNSET CRUISE ON THE CAPE FEAR

8/1, 6:30pm: Watch the downtown waterfront transform as the last rays of sunshine sweep across the riverwalk, and enjoy the music of Monica Jane. You will be mesmerized by the array of colors the sunset reflects on this mighty river. Relax as you take in the fresh air and cool evening breeze. We offer a wide selection of frozen drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks. The perfect way to end a day or start an evening on the town! The Wilmington is a 49-passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located downtown on the Riverwalk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom on board. Call (910) 338-3134 for reservations. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

ADULT FIELD DAY

8/1, 4pm: This event brings back the joys of one of our favorite childhood days...field day! This adults-only version offers games such as water balloon toss, threelegged race and more! The event will also provide food and beverages for all participants. An awards ceremony will follow the event to recognize the top Field Day team!

Grab a team of 5 and come act like kids again! The cost is only $5 per person or $25 a team (teams of 5)!!! Must be 21 or over to participate. Register your team today as spots are limited to the first 20 teams. Online registration and day of registration available! Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Drive

DISCOVERY HIKE

Sat., 10am: Discover the different plants and animal species that inhabit the park while exploring the ecosystems that make this area biologically diverse. Each hike will focus on a different unique aspect of the park and includes hands on learning activities. Pre-registration is required. Call 341.0075 to register. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

LIVE BIRDS OF PREY

8/5, 6pm: Come see these beautiful birds up close!

Wed. August 5, two shows: 6 pm & 7 pm. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. Cost: $5/person Pre-registration

required. Call 341.0075 to register.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS

8/9, 9am: Come join us for a morning cruise with three local Birding Experts on board to help you identify the species. A continental breakfast is included. You will love the variety of wildlife & native plants that adorn the river banks. Don’t forget your camera & binoculars. Enjoy this cruise on the Wilmington, a 49 passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located on the river walk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

PICKLEBALL

8/11, 2pm: What is it and how is it played? Come out and learn how to play Americas fastest growing Pickleball.

This sport is for all ages from 18 to 80 and above. All you need to bring is a good pair of sport/tennis shoes and we supply the rest. For more information and registration please contact: Tim Camden (Cape Fear Pickleball Trainer) at: 910-599-7252 or Jane Kippel at the WAC at:910-343-5950 You get a 4 hour training experience for only 10 bucks. Wilmington Athletic Club, 2026 S 16th St.

MASONBORO ISLAND

8/12, 7pm: One of a few undisturbed barrier island ecosystems in southern North Carolina, Masonboro Island is a natural paradise. As part of the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve, Masonboro is home to numerous research projects focused on the island’s habitats, animals and plants, and coastal processes. Hope Sutton, the southern sites manager for the Reserve, will share updates on the research projects, citizen science initiatives, and public education programs. She will also share the history of the island and updates to its long-term management plan. The event is FREE for federation members and a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers at the event. You can register for this event online below or in-person at the Coastal Education Center.

Donations can be made in-person at the Coastal Education Center on the night of the event or in advance. All proceeds will benefit the federation’s education programming. NC Coastal Federation, 309

W. Salisbury St.

WAHINE CLASSIC

The Wahine Classic, one of the largest surfing competitions for women and girls on the East Coast, returns to North Carolina Aug. 14-16. “This is a weekend when the men and boys have to move over,” says Jo Pickett, event chair, surf teacher, and U.S. National Shortboard Champion in 2004. Saturday’s competition is scheduled from 8 until 4. Sunday is slated from 8 until 3. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 12. Returning participants from 2014 to return including 2015 East Coast Surfing Association regional winners Julia Eckel and Leah Thompson of Wrightsville Beach, who placed first in shortboard categories of Under-16 and Under-14, respectively. Liz Hauser, expert judge for the Association of Surfing Professionals, the National Scholastic Surfing Association, and the Eastern Surfing Association, will serve as head judge of The Wahine Classic. The Teeny Wahine division, for girls under 10 years of age, “is the most joyous part of the weekend,” says Pickett, teacher and owner of Crystal South Surf. Spectators are welcome. Beach access points 37-38 are best entry points.

7/31: FIREWALL OF SOUND This Friday, July 31, encore’s 2011 Best Independent Film, “Firewall of Sound,” will have a screening at Thalian Hall in honor of its fifth anniversary.

The documentary looks at how the music industry has changed and affected musicians, fans and record labels, and includes members from Neutral Milk Hotel and Superchunk. Admission is free, but a $5 suggested donation is appreciated. For more information about the movie, head to www.firewallofsound.com.

REEL WILMINGTON

The Reel Wilmington film series is focused on films that have been shot here in the Port City area. This series will be a six week program featuring family friendly films that are free to the public. The films will be shown in Bailey Theater Park on Saturdays, starting at 8:30pm. Bailey Theater Park is located in downtown Wilmington at 13 N. Front St.. http://www.cfifn.org/reelwilmington/ . The public should feel free to bring their own folding chairs. This event is sponsored by Wilmington Downtown Inc., Downtown Business Alliance, Slice of Life, Front Street Brewery, Port City Java and Cool Wilmington. For additional information or comments, contact Richard Gehron at richardg@cfifn.org or (910) 200-2438.

FIREWALL OF SOUND

7/31, 7pm: The winner of encore’s Best Local Independent Film of 2011 is back for a one-night-only, 5th anniversary screening at Thalian’s newly-renovated Ruth & Bucky Stein Studio Theater!

Firewall of Sound is an in-depth documentary, looking at the changes affecting musicians, music fans and record labels. Featuring members of Neutral Milk Hotel, Superchunk, and more! Free admission ($5 suggested donation). Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street. www.firewallofsound.com

KIDSALORUS SHORT FILM FEST

It’s family-friendly action and adventure on screen at Kidsalorus! The organizers of Cucalorus, Wilmington’s own independent film festival, will present an hour’s worth of the best recent short films for kids from around the world. All the films are rated PG. Kidsalorus is free and reservations are not required. You may bring your own snacks and covered drinks. Contact Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6353. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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PICKLEBALL

8/15: What is it and how is it played? Come out and learn how to play Americas fastest growing Pickleball.

This sport is for all ages from 18 to 80 and above. All you need to bring is a good pair of sport/tennis shoes and we supply the rest. For more information and registration please contact: Tim Camden (Cape Fear Pickleball Trainer) at: 910-599-7252 or Jane Kippel at the WAC at:910-343-5950 You get a 4 hour training experience for only $10. Wilmington Athletic Club, 2026 S 16th St

BEHIND THE GARAGE

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Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films & Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests. 8PM: Controversial, eye-opening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly. 10PM: Experimental, avant garde, noise, and other unclassfiable musical performances at 10. Hosted by Karl Tyler Perry. Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St

B-BALL BY THE SEA CAMP

Basketball by the Sea is a developmental camp for players of all levels and abilities. Campers will learn different aspects of the game with emphasis being placed on fundamentals and personal fitness development. Campers will learn new drills to improve their overall skill level in an enjoyable, energetic, and positive camp atmosphere.

Campers will be divided into groups according to age and ability to ensure appropriate level of instruction. Admission: $115 WB Residents, $140 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive.

YOUTH ART CAMP

Youth Art Camp, for ages 7 & up, explores a variety of crafting & art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimping, stringing, and much more! Admission: $150 WB Residents, $185 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive

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KIDS COOKING CAMP

For boys and girls ages 8 - 10. Does your child love to cook? Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation has stirred up something just for them, a FUN hands-on youth cooking camp! This program aims to teach kids creative and simple recipes that will encourage healthy living and good nutritional choices. It can help build self-esteem, team building, and even motivate them to cook for you! Admission: $150 Wb Residents, $180 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr.

PERFORMANCE CLUB CAMP

For boys and girls ages 9-15. This one-week camp at the Parks and Rec studio is an intense musical theater experience for the young performer who wants to be part of a children’s theatrical Broadway production. The Broadway Workshop consists of rehearsal in voice, projection, dance and scene work combined with Musical Theater fun. A final showcase will be presented on the last day of camp for all to shine. Admission: $140 WB Residents, $175 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive

LACROSSE CAMP

For boys and girls ages 11 - 14. Cape Fear Academy Head Coach Paul Gilbert leads the Summer Lacrosse Camp at Wrightsville Beach Park. His team of instructors includes local area middle school and high school coaches. The goal of this camp is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse to youth in a fun and positive way. Sessions will consist of stick skills and drills teaching proper catching and throwing techniques. In addition to teaching rules of the game, sportsmanship will be taught, modeled and rewarded. Admission: $140 Wb Residents, $175 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive

4-H FOOD DETECTIVE

Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to use their superhero powers of sight, touch, smell, and taste to solve food mysteries at this free library program! New Hanover County Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent Leslie Dill is the puzzle master.

Space is limited for this program so please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-7986385. Contact Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6353.

PARENT AND CHILD ART CAMP

For children ages 7 & up with a parent, is the camp you’ve been waiting for! Explore the creative world of art with your child while enjoying quality time together. You will work together on several projects throughout the week.

Admission: $270 WB Residents, $300 Non-Residents.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive

BUG’S LIFE WITH CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

7/30, 3pm: School age kids are invited to investigate creepy, crawly creatures of the Lower Cape Fear. Pepper Hill of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the presenter at this free library program. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be successful and self-sufficient in a 21st century world. Space is limited at this program and preregistration is required. Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov. com, 910-798-6303. Library, 201 Chestnut St.

BUG’S LIFE WITH CF MUSEUM

7/30, 3pm: School age kids are invited to investigate creepy, crawly creatures of the Lower Cape Fear. Pep-

per Hill of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the presenter at this free library program. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St, offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be successful and self-sufficient in a 21st century world. Space is limited at this program and preregistration is required. Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6303.

CF FENCING ASSOC BEGINNER CAMP

The beginner camp covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, and finish with an in class tournament.

All fencing equipment is supplied by the Association.

Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member. Membership will be good through July 31, 2016. Students need to provide their own lunch. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade.

Camp is for ages 8-18. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

LIBRARY LEAGUE UNITED

8/1, 10:30am: Comic book lovers know all about DC Comics’ Justice League United (formerly Justice League of America), a team of superheroes who band together to fight intergalactic evildoers. August 1 is your chance to join Library League United and play superhero at Northeast Library! All ages are welcome to enjoy the following free activities, which are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Kids and teens can earn Library League United certification by completing superhero missions such as the Thor Throw, Building Leap, and Lego Challenge. Superhero crafts for kids will include making masks, capes, arm bands, and shields. Funomenal Faces will be painting faces throughout the event. Your favorite superheroes will be roaming around posing for photos with fans, courtesy of Memory Lane Comics! Super Storytimes with Miss Shannon are scheduled at 10:30 am for lap babies, 12:00 noon for toddlers, and 12:30 pm for preschoolers. The Baby Obstacle Course will be open from 11:00 to 11:45 am. Cape Fear Aikido Association, Wilmington Table Tennis Club, and Port City Yo-Yo Club will perform amazing feats of strength, speed, and skill. Library staff will be on hand to coach readers on the futuristic skills needed to borrow ebooks and other virtual content from the Library.

New Hanover County Health Department, New Hanover County Parks, and the Old New Hanover Genealogical Society will all offer super useful information. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

costume to the Superhero Fun Run on August 8! Walk, run, or jog around the one-mile course, while dodging water balloons and defeating Super Villains! Kids can pick up free comic books, courtesy of Memory Lane Comics, and make Superhero crafts! Be a hero and bring a canned good to donate to the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina! For information about Superhero Fun Run contact Max Nunez at 910-798-6393 or mnunez@nhcgov. com. Myrtle Grove Public Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

TELL ME A STORY, JOAN LEOTTA

8/10, 11am: Families are invited to enjoy storytelling by Joan Leotta at this special program. Expect a Jack tale and other favorites from local and traditional folklore. The program is free and no pre-registration is needed. Joan Leotta is a writer and storyteller who says, “In each side of my creativity I seek to serve an audience, produce and present material respectfully, entertain and edify.” She is a member of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild, and she blogs at https://joanleotta.wordpress.com/ Contact Mary Kleinfeldt, mkleinfeldt@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6373. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

GIRL SCOUTS ICE CREAM & OPEN HOUSE

8/12, 5pm: Think that being a Girl Scout is cool? It is!

Learn more about the program at our Open House and Ice Cream party on Wed., Aug. 12 at 5 to 7 p.m. at the Girl Scout Service Center at 2250 Shipyard Blvd., Suite 3.

Cost is $1 for every person eating ice cream. Fun includes photo booth, crafts, songs, games and ice cream! Email bbanson@nccoastalpines.org for more. Girl Scouts Wilmington Service Center, 2250 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 3

MELVIL DEWEY’S CONCERT FOR KIDS

8/12, 10:30am: International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey will perform at a free concert for kids in the Carolina Courtyard Park, on the corner of Third and Chestnut streets next to the Main Library. The concert will be filmed and, after production, posted for viewing on the Library’s website, www.nhclibrary.org. International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey is an alias for Mr. Scooter Hayes, Children’s Librarian at Myrtle Grove Library. Outside of working hours, Hayes has recorded two CDs and performed at schools and libraries across the United States. His shows encourage children to be lifelong readers and teach about the importance of libraries. His

website is http://storyyeller.com/. For information about this program contact Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393.

LEGO CHALLENGE

8/13, 3:30pm: Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com.

Monthly Lego challenge at the Library is a fun way for Elementary School age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or with a buddy. Legos are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month at New Hanover County’s Main Library. The sessions are free but space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut Street

ILM BOYS CHOIR CAMP

Camp is open to any boy age 7 thru voice change. Participants will take learn choral music, receive voice training, and play music games, all while having fun on the beach!

St Therese by the Sea, 209 S Lumina Avenue

THEATRE NOW

Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

CHRIS STONE CAMP

Discover the incredible salt marshes of Wrightsville Beach at Camp Chris Stone. Explore the world of oysters, mussels, mud snails, fiddler crabs and snowy egrets. Go marsh mucking while learning to fish, crab, clam and pull a seine net. Get dirty and have fun at this one-week day camp experience for young adventurers led by an environmental science educator. Camp Chris Stone is dedicated to the memory and ideals of long-time Wrightsville Beach resident, Chris Stone, who spent countless hours as a child and as an adult enjoying the marvels of the marshes. Session One: July 27-31. Ages 6-9 (12 campers max) 9am-noon, $125. Session Two: August 10-14. Ages 10-12. (12 campers max) 9am-noon, $125. Wrightsville Beach Museum: 303 W. Salisbury St.; (910)256-2569

SUPER VILLIAN SYNDICATE

Teens! The theme for Summer Reading Club 2015 at New Hanover County Public Library is “Every Hero Has a Story,” but what’s a superhero without a nemesis? Create your own super villain identity, and plot water warfare against hordes of superheroes! No preregistration is needed for these free Super Villain meetups; 5:30pm. June 23 Manufacture Pool Noodle Light Sabers! June 30: Shoot a Super Villain Movie and pose for Super Villain Mugshots!

Costume is required today.Aug 4: Final Super Villain Mission Briefing! We’ll put your Super Villain skills to the test at the 2nd Annual Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Myrtle Grove. Super Villains will lurk along the course to hurl water balloons at kid Superheroes! Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 910-7986393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

SUPERHERO FUN RUN

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reading/lectures BARNES AND NOBLE

Every Friday night we have a family story time with activities. • Toddler Story Time, 10am, every Tuesday for toddler story time and coloring. • 7pm: Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • American Girl Night, every second Thursday of each month to talk about American Girl stories and enjoy crafts and activities. • 7/28, 7pm: In celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book What Pet Should I Get?, kids of all ages are invited to help us decide what pet we should get at a special. • 7/31, 7pm: A celebration of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss.

There’s fun to be done! Lots of crafts, games and activities. Special visit by Cat in the Hat himself! Bring your cameras! Barnes & Noble , 750 Inspiration Drive

GROWING FORWARD

8/7, 6pm: Empowering and informing women on how to develop their dreams as well as their lives spiritually, financially and professionally. Early registration $20 until July 18, 2015 Regular registration price $25. New Beginning Christian Church, 3120 Alex Trask Dr.

OCEAN SAFETY TALK

Through August 17th, Kure Beach Ocean Rescue will be leading Ocean Safety discussions on Monday mornings at the Ocean Front Park Pavilion. The program starts at 10 am and is designed to give a brief overview of beach and ocean safety to those unfamiliar with our coastal environment. 105 Atlantic Avenue

NC BEACHES, INLETS, WATERWAYS

8/17, 7:30pm; Dennis Barbour will talk about the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association and its role in preserving our natural resources. Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB

8/17, 6:30pm: This month’s book: “Psycho.” Book available at Old Books on Front St 15% discount for club members. 249 N. Front St.

classes/workshops ZUMBA AT 31 FITNESS

Wed and Fri., 6:30pm; Sat, 10am; only $7 to dance in; approx. 55 minutes. Athletic (supportive) shoes are required. Wear something you are comfortable sweating in! • Kids classes, Mondays, 4pm, through 8/3. Lynn Molina,. 4209 Oleander Dr.

ART CLASSES

Fridays, 9:15am: Restorative Yoga uses props and long hold times in gentle poses to open the body in a more passive way. The class is open to anyone who wants to feel better, refresh and rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit.

Breathing techniques and meditation is also incorporated into the class for a deeper effect. South East Dance Academy, 220 Avondale Ave.

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Take your yoga practice into the surf! Following a brief meditation aimed at cultivating an awareness for the present moment and centering oneself with the energy of the ocean, you will be guided through an invigorating vinyasa flow focused on core balance for riding waves, and opening and stretching the muscles necessary for paddling and springing to your feet. learn fundamentals

8/5: TAROT JOURNAL

Enjoy journaling and freethinking on paper? How about reading your Tarot cards to get a grasp on what’s happening spiritually? Pure Soul Creations will show you how to combine the two into a creative experience of reflection and connection. They’re offering Journaling with the Tarot on August 5 at 7 p.m. at 116 Princess Street. Bring a journal, pen, and your on deck of cards (cards will be sold in the store, too) and embark on a unique way to exercise your mind, get in tune with your surroudings and sharpen your writing skills.

Classes by Lois DeWitt, lois.deitt@gmail.com; 910547-8115. $80 for 4 weeks. Mon, 10am: Sunrise and Sunset—Paint the Beach! Bring a photo to recreate. • Tues., 10am: Water Color Flowers—Inspiration From Your Garden. Bring photos of your garden beauties to recreate. • Wed., 10am. Pet Portrait—Draw Your Pet! Bring a photo of our furry friend to rereate. • Thurs, 10am: e will explore your interests and I will guide you through drawing and painting projects that will inspire you to get going on a fun track of creating art! • Fri., 10am: Zentangle – Inspired Drawing! Meditative drawing method that engenders calm and well-being, create amazingly beautiful drawings. • Sat., 10am: Stamp and Stencil 3-hr. workshop, $40. Create an awesome painting using the stamp and stencil method I use in my own paintings. Contact Lois for supply list or to find out if materials are supplied. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure

RESTORATIVE YOGA

YOGA AND SURF

and etiquette of surfing, general wave knowledge and water safety to prepare you for the paddle out. Once in the ocean, our instructors will guide you into waves, provide feedback on your progress, and provide an objective judging for the longest wave contest, the most style contest and the all time best wipeout contest! Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive. (910) 769-3494

ADULT CREATIVE MOVEMENT

A class for adults of all ages and skill level. Using a modern dance basis, we will discover the beauty of what our bodies’ CAN do! We will celebrate the joy and freedom of movement that lifts your spirit (soul). There are few shortcuts to happiness, but dance is one of them. This class is welcoming to those who are curious, are looking for a

path to self expression, fitness, have always wanted to try a dance class or continue their dance study. All dance classes are taught in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere that enables adults of all levels to achieve, grow, and always, to have fun. Admission: $12 per class / $42 for the month. Urban Fitness, 5739 Oleander Dr.

DETOX TO RETOX

8/2, 11am: Join us in the beer garden for an hour long detox inspired yoga class fit for all levels! A complimentary beer or wine beverage will be provided by Lighthouse Beer & Wine after practice. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Waves to Water. $15 *BYOM* Bring your own mat I.D. required. Lighthouse Beer and Wine, 220 Causeway Drive

GOING GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB

8/4, 6pm: “Crossroads of the Natural World: Exploring North Carolina” with Tom Earnhardt. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members.

249 N. Front St.

JOURNALING WITH THE TAROT

8/5, 7pm: Journaling with the Tarot is a fun, interactive class in which participants will be lead through journal writing exercises using the Tarot cards (or whatever deck they would like). Designed to stimulate creative and spiritual connection and reflection. Bring a journal and pen and your deck of cards, or purchase them at our store; we have a lovely selection. Pure Soul Creations, 116 Princess Street

GROWING EMPOWERING

8/7, 6pm: Empowering and informing women on how to develop their dreams as well as their lives spiritually, financially and professionally. Admission: Early registration $20 until July 18, 2015 Regular registration price $25. New Beginning Christian Church, 3120 Alex Trask Dr.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR DIY HOMEMAKERS

8/15, 9:30am: Bored with your landscaping? Always wanted one of those “English Cottage” flower borders? Need to spruce up the yard but not sure how to do it? Join us for the Principles of Landscape Design Workshop. We will look at several different landscapes and discuss the use of principles and why they are important when putting together

a design plan. Be prepared to bring a drawing or photo of a spot in your yard to design or re-design – start small. We will tour the Arboretum gardens focusing on design principles and techniques used in the Children’s Garden, the Perennial Border, as well as the Japanese Garden. August 15th from 9:30-noon, at the NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive. $10 Fee and advanced registration is required.

For more information and to register call (910) 798-7660 or go to: http://arboretum.nhcgov.com. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive

BACK TO BASICS: GARDENING IN SE

8/18, 9:30am: New to the area and not sure about gardening in the south? A long-term resident that needs information on solutions to problems in your yard? We have you course! Back to basics covers a broad range of topics from soils and nutrition, diseases and insects, pruning, and cultivating everything from vegetables to trees. The course fee is $50 for all six classes which will be held every Tuesday morning at the NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. The fee includes take-home materials and booklets and advanced registration is required. You can stop by the Arboretum to register or go to: http://www.arboretum. nhcgov.com

ZUMBA CLASSES

Wednesdays at the Hannah Arts Center (old USO building) in downtown Wilmington at 120 S. Second St. Two classes, 5-5:55pm and 6-6:55pm. Cost is $5 per class, cash only. Parking is available. All ages are welcome.

Most of my clients range from 19 to 85.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

Since 1985, the state Arts Council has provided funds for the Regional Artists Project program to support professional artists. The regional consortium of southeastern North Carolina arts councils matches the N.C. Arts Council to create a pool of funds for the artists. Grant awards to artists generally range from $500 to $1,000, and follow a competitive application and review process. The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC is seeking applications for the 2015–2016 Regional Artist Project Grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 31, 2015. The Regional Artist Project program is administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and local arts councils working as a consortium. Counties include New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender counties.

Grants totaling $15,000 will be awarded to regional artists.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, August 31, 2015, at the Arts Council of Wilmington, 221 N. Front St., Suite 101. Workshop at main library, 201 Chestnut St. Additional workshops can be scheduled in partner counties. For more information, call 910-343-0998.

clubs/notices

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

The Latin motto “carpe diem” shouldn’t be translated as “Seize the day!”, author Nicholson Baker says. It’s not a battle cry exhorting you to “freaking grab the day in your fist like a burger at a fairground and take a big chomping bite out of it.” The proper translation, according to Baker, is, “Pluck the day.” In other words, “You should gently pull on the day’s stem, as if it were a wildflower, holding it with all the practiced care of your thumb and the side of your finger, which knows how to not crush easily crushed things—so that the day’s stem undergoes increasing tension and draws to a tightness, and then snaps softly away at its weakest point, and the flower is released in your hand.” Keep that in mind, Aries. I understand you are often tempted to seize rather than pluck, but these days plucking is the preferable approach.

7/8, 8pm: Play backgammon and meet people, call 4093475 for details. Olympia Restaurant, 5629 Oleander Dr.

ILM NEWCOMERS CLUB

8/13, 9:30am: The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, August 13. Social time begins at 9:30 am, followed by the program at 10:00 am. Tom Smicklas, co-founder of Wilmington Symphonic Winds, is the featured speaker. He will present excerpts of the inaugural season and describe the future plans for this extraordinary ensemble of wind and percussion musicians. www.wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the last four

Charles Darwin is best known for his book, “The Origin of Species,” which contains his seminal ideas about evolutionary biology. While he was still alive, his best-seller was, “The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms.” The painstaking result of over 40 years worth of research, it is a tribute to the noble earthworm, and that creature’s crucial role in the health of soil and plants. It provides a different angle on one of Darwin’s central concerns: how small, incremental transformations that take place over extended periods of time can have monumental effects. This also happens to be one of your key themes in the coming months.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

A researcher at the University of Amsterdam developed software to read the emotions on faces. He used it to analyze the expression of the woman in Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, the “Mona Lisa.” The results suggest that she is 83 percent happy, 9 percent disgusted, 6 percent fearful, and 2 percent angry. Whether or not this assessment is accurate, I appreciate its implication that we humans are rarely filled with a single pure emotion. We often feel a variety of states simultaneously. In this spirit, I have calculated your probably mix for the coming days: 16 percent relieved, 18 percent innocent, 12 percent confused, 22 percent liberated, 23 percent ambitious, and 9 percent impatient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“What makes you heroic?” philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche asked. Here’s how he answered himself: “simultaneously going out to meet your highest suffering and your highest hope.” This is an excellent way to sum up the test that would inspire you most in the coming weeks, Virgo. Are you up for the challenge? If so, grapple with your deepest pain. Make a fierce effort to both

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Actress and musician Carrie Brownstein was born with five planets in Libra.

Those who aren’t conversant with astrology’s mysteries may conclude that she is a connoisseur of elegance and harmony. Even professional stargazers who know how tricky it is to make generalizations might speculate that she is skilled at cultivating balance, attuned to the needs of others, excited by beauty, and adaptive to life’s ceaseless change. So what are we to make of the fact that Brownstein has said, “I really don’t know what to do when my life is not chaotic”? Here’s what I suspect: In her ongoing exertions to thrive on chaos, she is learning how to be a connoisseur of elegance and harmony, as she masters the intricacies of being balanced, sensitive to others, thrilled by beauty, and adapTAURUS (April 20-May 20) When I talk about “The Greatest Story Never Told,” I’m not referring to the tive to change. This is important for you to hear about right now. documentary film about singer Lana Del Rey or the debut album of the rap artist Saigon or any other cultural artifact. I am, instead, referring to a part of SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) your past that you have never owned and understood . . . a phase from the You’re entering a volatile phase of your cycle. In the coming weeks, you could old days that you have partially suppressed . . . an intense set of memories become a beguiling monster who leaves a confusing mess in your wake. On you have not fully integrated. I say it’s time for you to deal with this shadow. the other hand, you could activate the full potential of your animal intelligence You’re finally ready to acknowledge it and treasure it as a crucial thread in as you make everything you touch more interesting and soulful. I am, of course, the drama of your hero’s journey. rooting for the latter outcome. Here’s a secret about how to ensure it: Be as ambitious to gain power over your own darkness as you are to gain power over what happens on your turf.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The ancient Greek philosopher Thales is credited as being one of the earliest mathematicians and scientists. He was a deep thinker whose thirst for SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) knowledge was hard to quench. Funny story: Once he went out at night I’m a big fan of the attitude summed up by the command, “Be here now!” The for a walk. Gazing intently at the sky, he contemplated the mysteries of the world would be more like a sanctuary and less like a battleground if people stars. Oops! He didn’t watch where he was going and fell into a well. He was focused more on the present moment rather than on memories of the past and OK but embarrassed. Let’s make him your anti-role model, Gemini. I would fantasies of the future. In accordance with the astrological omens, you are herelove to encourage you to unleash your lust to be informed, educated and by granted a temporary exemption from the “Be here now!” approach. You have inspired—but only if you watch where you’re going. a poetic license to dream and scheme profusely about what you want your life to be like in the future. Your word of power is “tomorrow.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

BACKGAMMON NIGHT

heal it and be motivated by it. At the same time, identify your brightest hope and take a decisive step toward fulfilling it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A philanthropist offered $100,000 to the Girls Scouts chapter of Western Washington, but there were strings attached. The donor specified that the money couldn’t be used to support transgender girls. The Girl Scouts rejected the gift, and declared their intention to empower every girl “regardless of her gender identity, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.” Do you have that much spunk, Capricorn? Would you turn down aid that would infringe on your integrity? You may be tested soon. Here’s what I suspect: If you are faithful to your deepest values, even if that has a cost, you will ultimately attract an equal blessing that doesn’t require you to sell out. (P.S. The Girls Scouts subsequently launched an Indiegogo campaign that raised more than $300,000.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Consider the possibility of opening your mind, at least briefly, to provocative influences you have closed yourself off from. You may need to refamiliarize yourself with potential resources you have been resisting or ignoring, even if they are problematic. I’m not saying you should blithely welcome them in. There still may be good reasons to keep your distance. But I think it would be wise and healthy for you to update your relationship with them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Over 10,000 species of mushrooms grow in North America. About 125 of those, or 1.25 percent, are tasty and safe to eat. All the others are unappetizing or poisonous, or else their edibility is in question. By my reckoning, a similar statistical breakdown should apply to the influences that are floating your way. I advise you to focus intently on those very few that you know for a fact are pleasurable and vitalizing. Make yourself unavailable for the rest.

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years is invited to join. 1518 Country Club Road

LELAND’S FOUNDER’S DAY PARTICIPANTS

Saturday, September 12 the Town of Leland will celebrate its 26th year with the biggest Founders’ Day to date. Each year on the second Saturday of September, the Town celebrates its birthday with a grand party for the community featuring entertainment, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts/business vendors, fireworks and more. This year’s Founders’ Day will take place at the Brunswick Forest commercial area just off Hwy 17 (1090 Brunswick Village Blvd.) from 3 pm until 9 pm. The event will feature special musical performances and a patriotic salute to veterans. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for additional information on schedules and activities. If you are interested in becoming a vendor (food or arts/crafts), please visit www.townofleland.com/ recreation for more information and an application. If you would like to volunteer or would like more information on Founders’ Day, call 910-332-4823 or e-mail aryan@ townofleland.com

DOCTOR WHO WEDNESDAYS

Come in to watch Doctor Who episodes every Wednesday night. Come in Cosplay, be a dork, be a geek, nerd out, but most of all be a Whovian! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street

AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK

Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

PORSCHE CLUB MEETING

8/15, 9am: Porsche Club of America (PCA), Hurricane Region Coastal Area, would like to invite you to join us for our monthly meeting at Panera Bread Co. in Mayfaire Town Center,156 Military Cutoff Road. We meet at 9am on the third Saturday of every month to talk about our favorite cars and to plan activities. PCA offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18

years of age or older, and includes a subscription to the national club magazine Panorama and the bi-monthly Hurricane Region newsletter Der Wirbelsturm (The Cyclone). Check out our website at: http://hur.pca.org. David Ikle, 910-547-3564, e-mail dikle@ec.rr.com

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS

Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, AprNov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove. com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www. carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., May-Oct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

FERMENTAL

Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. • 8/8, 6pm: As part of their monthly brewery series, Fermental welcomes representatives from Anderson Valley Brewing Company of Boonville, California for another evening of beer tastings, giveaways, live music, food trucks and more. This event features a variety of Anderson Valley beers on draught in the beer garden as well as an ample offering of craft cans and promotional items from the

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brewery and brewery representatives. La Bella Airosa food truck 6pm; Cross Creek Band, 7pm. Fermental, 7250 Market St. www.fermental.net.

WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS

Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St.

WINE TASTING

Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. Cheers! A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street

SMALL PLATES NIGHT

Mon: Small Plates Night - $25 6-Course Flight ($35 inc. 2 oz. wine pairing) - $5 single plates / $6 Specialty Mojito.

YoSake, 33 S Front St.

BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP

8/6, 9pm: Come join our local kick off to the World Bartender Championship! Cheer your favorite bartender, bid on drinks and prizes with all money raised going to Feeding America, the local Food Bank here in Wilmington. Reserve your bar stool or table today!

PORT CITY RIBFEST

8/14-16: The nation’s most unique BBQ festival which features national pitmasters, a full slate of original music, The Squidling Brothers Side Show, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Shady Ladies Saloon, Market and Kids Zone.

North Waterfront Park, 1000 N. Front Street

TAPAS TUESDAY

$10 from 5:30-7pm, every Tuesday! Half off craft cocktails and select wines. Catch, 6623 Market Street

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB

Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS

Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, www.tastinghistorytours.com.

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support groups

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

8/18, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 1. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

tours GHOST WALK

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

Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge.

Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Saturdays: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmington’s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reservations. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street (parking lot). The cost is $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available--call us to arrange your group’s tour!

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Saturdays, 1:30pm: Have you ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, tour locations from books, poems, and plays? Explore the rich culture of this talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries”, walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here.

Cost $8: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390.

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS

PENDER COUNTY CAREGIVERS

GHOST WALK

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Take advantage of this opportunity to share your concerns and learn helpful strategies that can be applied to your personal situation. A better way to get through each day with tips on how to reduce stress for both you and your loved one. Thursdays, 6pm. Livingstones Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Loop Rd. Hampstead, NC 8/13, 6pm: Pender County Caregiver Support Group for more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-3420455 or 910-470-2378. Livingstones Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Loop Rd. Hampstead, NC

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program, Living with grief: Growth and education groups for adults, from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 17-Sept.

28, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. There will be no meeting on Sept. 7. Discussions include phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Of-

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ten being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journeys. Registration is required and closes once the series begins.

For more information, call 910-796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend.

Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year

Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations.

Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

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

Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge.

Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

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Ironclad Brewery used 33 local companies to restore a 90 year old building in historic downtown Wilmington. We purposely selected local companies because Ironclad Brewery understands that using local labor creates jobs and opportunities in our region. Come check out the quality workmanship of the local labor force when you visit Ironclad Brewery. Drinking fresh craft brewed beer is good but enjoying it in a building that has been brought back to life is an experience. On behalf of Ironclad Brewery we thank you for supporting your local breweries.

Book your party at Ironclad for FREE! Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events for up to 400 people.

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SAVE THE DATE - August Fest - Saturday Aug 29 from 1 – 5 PM, celebrating the local craft beer boom in the region! Come enjoy the great craft brews from the local breweries.

Proceeds will be used to market local breweries to bring craft beer tourists to the region.

Tickets are limited and go on sale the first week of August.