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4 live local: Gwenyfar Rohler speaks out on how public art raises community value.

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6 views: Mark Basquill ponders Independence

HATS OFF TO SHOW BIZ

9 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares

‘A Chorus Line’ opens this week!

Day and the upcoming election

the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy...............10-23 10 cover story: Bethany Turner dishes all things “A Chorus Line,” in honor of Opera House Theatre Company’s opening this week!

12 theatre: Gwenyfar reviews ‘The All Night Strut.’

14 art: Eliza Dillard gets the scoop on the art council’s latest move to Front Street

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

The world of show biz is no cake walk. Despite the simplicity behind a good rom-com or pantomime, there’s a lot of hard work being put in by all: actors, dancers, singers, those in charge, and those behind the scenes, too. The final product may appear seamless, but what audiences can’t see are the hopefuls left heartbroken when they missed out on a role, or the sweat and anguish put in by those cast as they learn a difficult routine. Harping on the difficulty of theatre life, Opera House Theatre Company opens “A Chorus Line” at Thailan Hall this week, featuring Carson Rudisill Capps as Cassie. Photo by Sue Cothran

16-17 music: The Summer Music Concert Series page details live outdoor shows across the way; Alex Pompliano interviews Mishka about his upcoming album and stop at the Soapbox.

18-21 soundboard: See what bands

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or momentary nudity. It looks like ‘Wheel of Fortune’ is about to get a lot more interesting.” —Conan O’Brien “President Obama has a new ad that hits Mitt Romney’s business career by calling him an ‘outsourcer-in-chief.’ Romney responded with an ad of his own—made by an excellent company in India.” —Jimmy Fallon “There’s this new movie out called “Machete,” and in the film, Charlie Sheen has been cast to play the President of the United States. Charlie Sheen as president? Really?

Don’t you see Charlie as more of a Secret Service kind of guy?” —Jay Leno “A new report found that President Obama’s campaign spent $6 million more than

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it raised last month. Which explains why his latest campaign ad ended with the phrase, ‘I’m Barack Obama and I’m selling some old CDs on Craigslist.’” —Jimmy Fallon “Climate change is a serious problem. We all need to do what we can. Unless that means I’ve got to change stuff. Then I’m not doing it.” —Craig Ferguson

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23 film: Anghus finds original charm in ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.’

grub & guzzle..............24-30 24-27 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through our dining guide!

30 grub: Rosa Bianca tests the (new) waters at King Neptune.

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34 extra: Anghus reveals chapter 13 in his ongoing fictitious series, “My Career Suicide Note.”

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a difficult thing to do. Valuing public art might be even more difficult. Is there a long-term economic benefit to a community from public art?

I am far from the first person to ruminate on these problems. An interesting response came in the form of billboards that began to appear in the UK in the mid-2000s, commissioned by Ixia, a public-art think tank: “The Economic Function of Public Art is to Increase the Value of Private Property.”

I have thought about that statement a lot, and though I understand where it is coming from, I am not sure that I agree entirely. Obviously, it has been chosen to be provocative, and it succeeds. But, for example, what about public art in parks? Or, locally speaking, I think of the statues of the confederacy on 3rd and Market streets. I have a hard time seeing which private properties are enhanced by them.

Many people remember (and can still see parts of) Dixon Stetler’s participatory public-art project at Princess and Front. Known as “The Key Fence,” surrounding the eyesore left from the demolition of the Wachovia building. Who benefited financially from that project? Perhaps the developers could have if there had been some better publicity, but as it was, the main beneficiary was the public. Anyone could participate of any age or ability. It was great to see the “Key to the River” and the “Key to the City” hang, as well as the keys people made and the old ones they brought, literally from all over the country. My favorite came from a lady I talked to whom was visiting from Oregon and brought a box of keys to hang on the fence. Though in some cases I can see how the financial improvement could apply, I don’t think it is an absolute by any means.

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plethora of public art—or at least we had. I admit missing the revolving installations from the Pedestrian Art Project, founded by Creative Wilmington, which folded a few years ago. But I love seeing murals abound epically, whether funded by individual businesses, i.e., the one on the side of Julia’s Florist, or approved by our own city, i.e. one of our downtown parking decks (another Creative Wilmington project). Maybe the parking deck project is particularly great because it transforms an incredibly ugly, industrial and unhappy place into something filled with light, love and laughter. I can almost feel the joy jumping off the walls when looking at the tiles and paint. It is the anthesis of the elitism that art can be charged with: It came to life from happy kids and families transforming their community— something which makes art’s power so immense.

One of my favorite people is Martha Burdette.

For as long as I have known of her, she has been working to bring accessible art education to as large an audience as possible. The current incarnation that mission has taken is working with the Cameron Art Museum (CAM) School. If ever there was a person dedicated to bringing art to the masses, it is Martha Burdette. To that end, the Museum School has invited Landry Randriamandroso to be a resident artist through the summer.

Originally from Madagascar, Randriamandroso lives and works in Brooklyn and enjoys multigenerational community-driven projects. One of the classes CAM planned to offer with Randriamandroso was a mural-making class.

“We wanted to offer something particularly focused on middle- and high-school students who wanted to go beyond the classroom in studying art.” Burdette explained.

The class would have allowed students to design

and create a mural for the wall of Cape Fear River Watch building. Originally, the plan had been to paint directly on the building, but the poorly spaced windows, as Burdette explained, proved less than desirable to work around. Plan B has been enacted instead, which is to paint on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood.

Unfortunately, not enough people registered for the class, so it has been canceled. “[Randriamandroso] is trying to find some other ways to sustain himself by doing his art through other agencies here in Wilmington,” Burdette says.

I’ve recommended him to the housing authority because he has some great ideas for community projects” Also, Randriamandroso has organized a group of community volunteers to continue with the River Watch (encore Best-of winner 2012, environmental organization) mural, which is to depict an underwater view of the Cape Fear River showing the four species of anadromous fish of the region that have been blocked from their ancient spawning grounds by the dams on the river.

Going back to the novel idea of art providing financial benefits on property: In this case, yes, I do think the River Watch’s building will be enhanced— and I don’t think that is a bad thing. We want our non-profits to be good neighbors who contribute to the community, not detract from it. Perhaps, the depictions of the fish who are so desperately in need of human assistance might inspire some help from the bi-peds around. Which is another function of art: to serve as a mirror not only to our world but our to consciences.

Burdette hopes that Randriamandroso’s time here will be the first in a series of summer residencies for artists who are visiting CAM and working on community partnership projects.

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How shall I beguile this lazy time, if not with some Independence Day delights?

Mmmm... “The Tale of North Carolina Lamenting the Death of Learning” or “A Critique of the NC House Bill 819”?

No. That is satire, keen and critical, ill-suited to Independence Day. Many pre-scientific cultures have legislated nature, thus far to no avail. And North Carolina outlawed climate change when we passed Amendment One. We legislated against the changing social climate. We rejected empirical evidence, rebelled against science in favor of bigotry or business interests. It is our state’s right.

It doesn’t much matter whether we rebel against the rising tides of humanism, compassion and reason, or against the rising tide itself. I hope we remember: “When they outlaw science, only scientists will be outlaws!”

Mmmmm... “The Story of the Next Election,” produced by the tipsy Kochs and their corporate brothers, paid for by you, me and our children’s children, of course. An apocalyptic struggle of good vs. evil, set to the tunes of the Broadway musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (be born rich). The countrapuntal harmonies will be sung castrato. The opposition barely will protest and rarely play to their strengths.

They will backpedal off cliffs and complain about being misunderstood when clearly their intentions are good, and the high notes they hit ennoble the spirit of man.

Ooh! Aah! Wondrous hot ice?

No, we’ll have none of that. Not now. This next election is important, but no more than the next pitch or the next meal. No one can hit the last pitch, only the next one can be put in play. You can’t have the yogurt instead of

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The next election is important because it is “this election.” I struggle with apocalyptical warnings of any election. I watched a FOX News commentary at the gym. I couldn’t pedal past the end-of-the-world scenarios and outdoor theatre volume. Last month we were directed to bring the volume at the expense of the nuances. People at the top of Greenfield Lake’s outdoor theatre needed to hear something over the frogs. The players in the FOX News indoor theatre sounded more like the frogs barking that if the white guy—err, “right guy”—didn’t wrestle back the presidency, it would be the end of any world in which we’d live.

For those opposing President Obama’s policies, a swift reminder: It’s not the end of the world. The “We Survived Bush, You’ll Survive Obama” bumper stickers make a point. No one election is usually the end of the world. Sure, there was that German election in 1933 that almost was the end of the world, but that’s what can happen when patriotism and nationalism are shouted consistently at outdoor theatre volume.

Mmmm... “The Herculean Battles of the True Patriot, the American Patriot.”

That is an old device. Patriotism is a muchabused sentiment, often not viewed as particularly positive. Oscar Wilde said, “Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.”

George Bernard Shaw said, “You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock patriotism out of the human race.”

I don’t want to be vicious, but I don’t know that I want a particularly quiet world either.

I am concerned that patriotic passions consistently shouted at outdoor volume, under the phosphorous fireworks of the night, accompanied my military fanfare, tend to overwhelm life’s most necessary and nuanced harmonies, and lead not to freedom and “Triumph of Will,” as Leni Reifenstahl propagandized, but to the subjugation in which she was complicit.

Perchance one thing I can say is that the lamentable comedies and tragical mirths of our real world make me sorely grieve the deaths of Pyramus and Thisby.

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To the Ninth Ring of Hell Debbie Stevens, 47, filed a claim before the New York Human Rights commission in April alleging that she was fired in November by Ms. Jackie Brucia, a controller of the Atlantic Automotive Group of West Islip, N.Y., after Stevens failed to recover quickly enough from major surgery in August. Stevens had donated a kidney to Brucia, who apparently could not understand why Stevens was still in pain by Sept. 6 so that she needed more time off. (Actually, since Brucia and Stevens were not perfect matches, Brucia had Stevens donate to a woman ahead of Brucia on the waiting list, which created an opening for Brucia. Brucia’s husband told a New York Post reporter in April that Stevens’ claims were “far from the truth,” but would not elaborate.)

In April, a jury in Charlotte, N.C., convicted Charles Hinton, 47, for a break-in at the Levine Children’s Hospital in 2010, where he had been charged with stealing 10 video gaming systems that sick children relied on for entertainment while they received cancer treatment.

A CNN investigation revealed in May that the Disabled Veterans National Foundation had collected almost $56 million in donations over four years but given nearly all of it to two directmail fundraising companies. CNN was able to locate a small veterans charity in Birmingham, Ala., that received help, but mainly in the form of 2,600 bags of cough drops, 2,200 bottles of sanitizers, 11,520 bags of coconut M&Ms and 700 pairs of Navy dress shoes. Another, in Prescott, Ariz., received hundreds of chef’s coats and aprons, cans of acrylic paint and a needlepoint design pillowcase. Said the manager of the Birmingham charity, “I ask myself what the heck are these people doing.”

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Weekend WTMW-TV (Portland, Maine) news anchor Meghan Torjussen was called on to deliver breaking sports news on June 3, the score of a playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Time had run out in the fourth quarter with the score tied, 89-89. “I guess the game just ended,” Torjussen announced. “This is what my producer is telling me right now.”

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The Continuing Crisis Things People Believe: Seattle attorney Andrew Basiago told Huffington Post in April that he “time-traveled” eight times as a child as part of the secret Project Pegasus staged by the Pentagon’s notorious Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Another lawyer, Alfred Webre, recently explained, matter-of-factly, to a seminar audience in Vancouver, British Columbia, that teleportation is an “inexpensive, environmentally friendly means of transportation” and was used most recently by then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld “to transport troops to battle.” Basiago said, in a flourish of detail, that he was at Ford’s Theater the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated but did not witness it, and said that twice, he ran into himself while back in the past.

In June, the North Carolina Senate passed a state House of Representatives bill (House Bill 819) that orders scientists to use the “correct” way to predict weather in North Carolina. The bill requires that only historical analogies back to 1900 be used to predict sea-level rise meaning that scientists must ignore “feedback loops” in which recent, consistent heat and violent atmospheric conditions suggest more radical weather. For example, nine of the hottest 10 years on record have occurred since 2000, but North Carolina scientists must not be swayed by that fact because only patterns of the more stable 20th century can forecast 21st-century sea levels. (Many North Carolina coastal property owners believe the 40-or-more-inch rise in sea level by 2100 that is predicted by most scientists would threaten property values and would rather believe the perhaps-8-inch rise that House Bill 819 would dictate.)

Sounds Like a Joke In testimony at an extortion trial in New York City in June, Anthony Russo (alleged Colombo family associate) told prosecutors that a mob war was narrowly averted after another Colombo hand learned that a new Staten Island pizza parlor (run by an alleged Bonanno associate) featured pies that suspiciously resembled those of the top-rated L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, which has Colombo ties. Representatives of the families had a “sit-down” (at a neutral site a Panera Bread restaurant!) and worked out a payment plan to satisfy L&B. Seattle police reported that a woman had been walking her dog in Plymouth Pillars Park at about 2 a.m. on May 10 and allegedly making noise that disturbed another man. Both were carrying pooper scoopers, and it is unclear which of the two started it, but the woman claimed the man jousted his toward her off and on in a “30-minute” duel, as she used hers to block his assaults. Police said a search failed to turn up suspects.

Bright Ideas Good to Know: Five hikers on holiday from Miami got lost overnight on May 3 high in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, N.Y., and endured a night of rain with temperatures in the 40s before they were rescued. One or more of the hikers (number unclear in the news report) got to test one theory of body-warming, but learned that its benefit was illusory. That is, warming up a cold body by urinating on it provides only momentary, if any, relief.

Serial flasher-alcoholic Michael McShane, 55, of Workington, England, seems well aware of the serious problem he has. He has been arrested 283 times (190 convictions) for indecent exposure and public drinking, and was apparently trying to keep himself out of trouble one night in April by dressing in two pairs of pants, so that if he shed one, he would still be within the law. However, on that night, police picked up a passed-out McShane outside a bar where he had already managed to pull both pairs of trousers down past his buttocks, and in May, he garnered conviction number 191, in Carlisle Crown Court.

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audience forget he is acting. Rather than remembering it’s the internationally famed Sean Connery on the silver screen, movie-goers might give way to believing the bearded man in “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” is indeed Allan Quatermain. For lesser characters—those in the chorus line, perhaps—its a simple task to remain nameless. It’s doubtful anyone recognized young Brad Pitt in two episodes of “Growing Pains,” much less in his uncredited role as “Guy at Beach with Drink” in the 1987 film “Hunk.”

But it’s an interesting notion to bear: Even the best actors are not the fictional characters they play, and rather they possess their own stories as human beings. Like each member of the faceless audience, the men and women of theatre and film were brought to their current place and time, chasing their own desires and facing their own tribulations. Why were they drawn to become thespians, dancers and singers? The curiousity about human interest is there—it’s why we read interviews with the rich and stories about everyday people, too. And it’s the very idea behind the musical “A Chorus Line.”

Conceived by Michael Bennett, “A Chorus Line” made its debut in 1975. It garnered 12 Tony Award nominations and won nine, including best musical, book, score and choreography. Immediately a hit, it even won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for drama, plus five Drama Desk awards and three Obies. By 1984 “A Chorus Line” was the longest running show in Broadway history (outdone by “Cats” in 1997). The classic musical runs at Thalian Hall July 4th through 22nd, as Opera House Theatre Company presents their second show of the 2012 season, directed and choreographed

by Ron Chisholm.

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Opera House opens ‘A Chorus Line’ at Thalian Hall this week

auditions for a Broadway show. The director, Zach (Steve Rassin), is demanding and unconventional.

Where most would request a routine performance and a brief read-through from the script, Zach asks the hopefuls to recount their lives’ stories. Eager to land a job by any means necessary, one by one they accede.

As Zach and his assistant choreographer, Larry (Lanny Scott), learn the details of each dancer’s ambitions and afflicitons, so does the audience. From tonedeaf Kristine (Caitlin Becka) to insecure Bebe (Natalie Griffie), the typically anonymous beings behind the chorus line step into the spotlight, revealing the traits and events which make them who they are. Greg (Cannon Starnes) remembers the discovery of his homosexuality, and Mark (Blaine Mowrer), the youngest, shares his first experiences with the female anatomy. No matter their background, they’ve all seen rejection, pain, and fleeting moments of success, and they must all acknowledge that sudden injury could rob them of their dreams forever.

Their lives are exposed, and the audience inevitably will become attached to their favorite dancers. Yet, ultimately, the 17 must dwindle to eight: four men and four women. Zach must decide who makes the cut and who goes home. He must even come to a conclusion about Cassie (Carson Rudisill Capps), his ex-lover who’s far too accomplished for a role in the chorus line, though she’s had trouble landing a solo job.

For Chisholm, the show is rooted in his life. He witnessed the original show in public theatre before it hit Broadway, and he was cast in the last Opera House production 21 years ago. “What makes it so great is it’s the passion about performance, but it’s also the passion and commitment about anything you do that you like.”

He reminds that show biz is a business just like any other. “An audition is a job interview: You are being constantly watched and judged by how you react. You’re

putting yourself out there. And what happens when this part of your life is over? Jobs change instantly because life is constantly changing, and audiences will identify with that. They’ll say, ‘I know what that’s like because I’ve had to reinvent myself.’”

Heather Setzler plays the role of Sheila, a brassy, sexy and wise-cracking actress. “As a performer, this show certainly hits home,” she describes. “The audition process, the nerves, the let-down of not getting a part—we all know those feelings.”

Setzler performs with two others in her favorite number, “At the Ballet,” wherein the characters sing about the adveristy which prompted them to dance. Setzler says the piece is both haunting and touching. She cites many of the numbers which will resound with the audience.

“The quintessential anthem of ‘What I Did for Love’ will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever been passionate about anything,” she continues. “Carson performing the dance with ‘The Music and the Mirror’ makes me stop and watch every time. And it’s neither a song nor dance, but Paul’s monologue as delivered by Kevin Lagasse moves people to tears.”

“We have an incredibly—unusually—strong cast of performers with about three or four that are new to the company,” Chisholm admits. It features stage veterans who’ve faced the hardships of auditions, rehearsals and eliminations, as well as the glory of opening night and the final bow. The excitement of the young actors shows through, too. “It’s a great mix of personalities, ages and experience, exactly like ‘A Chorus Line’ itself,” Setzler agrees.

“A Chorus Line” applauds the unsung heroes of Broadway who, without much reward, give each show every ounce of effort they can—much like Wilmingotn’s very own community of theatre. Opera Housew willpresent a great mix of performers who do it for the love of it—not for pay but for passion.

The Wilmington Premiere of the Tony Award Winner!

Tom Briggs Artistic Director

“A riveting performance by Gloria Crist.”

- The Providence Journal Rhode Island Critics Award Best Actress

GLORIA CRIST MASTER CLASS as MARIA CALLAS in

by Terrence McNally directed by Tom Briggs featuring Joe Gallison

with Jonathan Barber • Jamey Graves • Eric Maasch • Lauren Mazzola • Constance Waddell

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Friday @ 7:30PM* • Saturday @ 8PM • Sunday @ 3PM

*Friday Performance includes a Gala Reception after the performance beneetting Thalian Association

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doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah:

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Rhythm and swing collide in City Stage’s strutting revue

“T

he all night strut,” city

Stage’s current musical revue, is an art lover’s dream. Presented at the Cameron Art Museum, with a live three-piece band and video montage, the show blends fascinating modalities. A revue from the 1930s and ‘40s—not a full musical or straight-on play—there is no real plot.

Each song’s lyrics contain stories, and though they do not continue through to identify one forward-moving plot, they relate to the larger story of the human experience: love, betrayal, desperation, hope.

Six beautifully talented singers—Shannon Playl, Debra Gillingham, Joy Gregory, George Domby, Erik Maasch and Newlin Parker—take the stage for a truly toe-tapping evening of entertainment. Without a doubt, tenor George Domby steals the heart of the audience with his two big solos. In the first half, his rendition of “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” is heartfelt and rivals Perry Como. “That’s one of my favorite songs,” a friend commented at intermission. “And he sang it beautifully.”

I had to agree.

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For me the real sighing moment comes in Act II, when he sings one of my favorite songs, “As Time Goes By” (which headlined a small, perhaps forgotten B-movie called “Casablanca”). It’s not just his great voice, or dashing good looks; his stage presence radiates with a smile that one can’t help but be drawn toward.

Another relatively unfamiliar face (to me) comes in the performance of Erik Maasch (not to be confused with the German fiction writer), one of the two bass singers. His real strength lies in singing duets, especially with Joy Gregory. Gregory has a tremendous voice and charisma for days, so it takes a really strong presence to keep pace with her.

FLASHBACK RHYTHM: (left to right) Erik Maasch, Shannon Playl, Newlin Parker, Joy Gregory, George Domby and Debra Gillingham star in “The All Night Strut.” Courtesy photo.

Ironically, Maasch accomplishes this with a laid-back and relaxed attitude, particularly surprising for the “Java Jive.”

Gregory always performs in a way that leaves audiences pining for more; I, too, smile with anticipation every time her name appears in a program. As always, she delivered with two truly fun songs, “Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer” and “Operator.” The risers the chairs were on actually shook from people tapping their feet and clapping in time during her gospel tune and an homage to great nightclubs of the day.

Newlin Parker endures a rendition of “Brother Can You Spare A Dime”—which had me sniffling and wiping away tear—while Shannon Playl’s charming sweetness and fluting voice makes the show all-the-more lovely. She has a certain Hilary Burton looka-like quality that Wilmigntonians surely will embrace. From the moment she “choo-choochoos” her way into “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” the audience loves her.

It must have been a long evening for Debra Gillingham, who directs, choreographs and sings second soprano. In true Gillingham fashion, she handles it with grace.

The real star of the evening comes through in the music and therefore the band. Musical director Chiaki Ito assembles a small jazz trio who is on fire! Rob Murphrey (drums),

Brian Mason (bass) and Ito behind the baby grand jazzes up the museum in every way imaginable. It sounds spectacular and even embraces the reverie of a small nightclub often seen in a black-and-white movie; other times, it feels like a USO tour.

Lance Howell’s costumes add the perfect icing to this colorful cake. He revels in the details: hats, handkerchiefs and gloves. Act I’s costumes could be described as “traveling clothes”—very appropriate since “The All Night Strut” begins with “The Chattanooga Choo Choo” and ends with “I’ll Be Seeing You,” the anthem of WW II soldiers. The latter features an image of a solider and his best girl kissing as the singers bring to life the sounds of the day. Act II features them returning in evening dress, which can only be described as va-va-voom! It signals the end of the war with peace and jubilation breaking out.

The only two things I would have liked to have seen differently are the dancing and video projections. The show includes a few jigs and a short dance solo by Parker but nothing over the top. Yet, all of these people can dance. Moreover, this music was written for dancing—it would have been nice to see more. Likewise, Troy Rudeseal’s video montage includes apropos pictures, allowing his wonderful sense of humor to come through with a couple of ironic choices. Nonetheless, they are quite poignant, and seeing more of them would only add to the show.

“It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it Ain‘t Got That Swing)” ends the night’s juke, jive and wail.

Without a doubt, this show swings!

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ILM’s re-launched arts council relocates to Front Street

I

t’s been a long time coming for

the local arts council, but their hard work is finally warranting results. As the group preps for the short move from the upstairs of the Brooklyn Arts Center on Fourth Street to a spacious office next to popular Pender’s Café, at 221 N. Front Street, suite 201, volunteers from the Cameron Arts Museum are busily painting the space and helping the arts council move. The new office represents a fresh start for the newly instated advising group and a promise that art will continue to prevail in the Port City.

After the arts council of the Lower Cape Fear region closed up shop in 2002 due to a lack of funding, New Hanover County spent almost a grueling 10 years without a support system for local artists—something that acts as a cornerstone for most cities around the state.

“The arts council’s job is to bring in resources that otherwise wouldn’t be in the community—through grants and other funding—to support projects that generate dollars and enhance the quality of life,” steer

by Eliza Dillard encore intern committee member Philip Gerard states. “It exists to help all the various arts organizations and artists better collaborate and contribute to the community, and also to advocate for the arts as a valuable driver of both the economy and quality of life.”

Gerard also says that an arts council is imperative to marketing the city’s local art and bringing traffic to Wilmington. New Hanover is one of the 10 most populated counties in North Carolina, and it was the only one lacking an arts council until December 2011. Rhonda Bellamy, local artist and one of the founding board members of the Black Arts Alliance, Inc., was appointed co-chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Arts and Cultural Affairs a decade ago when the former arts council dissolved.

“Through a series of community sessions, we inventoried our arts assets and discussed the challenges that the arts commu-

ARTS COUNCIL AT HOME: The new arts council of Wilmington moved homes from the Brooklyn Arts Center to the old Bulluck Hospital building on Front Street. Photo by Sue Cothran

nity faced,” Bellamy says. Three years ago, Bellamy was invited to become a member of the steering committee that was formed to reinstate the arts council in the lower Cape Fear region.

Cities such as Asheville, Chapel Hill and Durham are known and visited for their diverse art scene. Although Wilmington isn’t at the level of these other art metropolises yet, we are still an extremely artistic city, with about six percent of all jobs in NHC being creative-based, such as musicians, painters, writers, etc. The arts council is ready to face

the challenge of evolving into a community that prides itself on and is known for its local art, and this goal would not be achievable without grant money.

According to Bellamy, a panel will convene soon to review Grassroots grant applications. Approximately $22,000 in grants will be available for 2012 through 2013. A workshop for the Regional Artist Program— a project headed by the NC Arts Council which allows local councils to provide project grants to artists in their region—will be held on July 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Center, located at 120 S. Second Street. It will be conducted by the arts council of Cumberland County.

“Last year, they awarded $15,000 in grants, with New Hanover County artists being awarded seven of the 12 grants allocated,” Bellamy says.

The new downtown office is the first of many steps to putting Wilmington on the map for artistic destinations. “Our old office at the Brooklyn Arts Center manse provided the perfect landing we needed to begin operations,” Bellamy says. “[However, the steering committee] always envisioned a larger space.”

With some help from the Grassroots grant administration allocation and some negotiating, the committee was able to snag its dream office on one of downtown’s most frequently strolled streets. “For one thing, the new office on Front Street makes the arts council visible and accessible to members of the community,” Gerard explains. “It now will have an actual physical presence downtown—a reality, not just an abstraction.

We hope this will help us in attracting volunteers, inspiring monetary and other support and in general raising the profile of the council, which is there to benefit all the citizens of the community.”

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camera bags & accessories | memory cards UDENT film tripods | digital printing supplies | traditional ST AND CTOR darkroom supplies | lighting equipment INSTRUUNTS reflectors | used equipment DISCO 1351 S. Kerr Ave. • (910) 313-2999 • OPEN: 10-6 M-F 10-4 Sat. • Closed Sunday

galleryguide| ARTFUEL.INC

2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street. Artfuel’s 30th art show features Tuki Lucero, Jonas Mcluggage, Brian Mergenthaler, Stephen Bode, Nicole Nicole.

Opening July 14th, Vol. 31, featuring the work of April Holbrook, Barbara Scalia, Eirik Motz and David Clemen. Opening night features artist reception and live music from Crow Hill Quintet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 / 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com From Wilmington, drive north on Highway 17 and you will encounter an art center unique to our area. Look for the big red barn! A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m. Representing over 40 local and regional artists in our member’s gallery, we offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to five working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and art supply store. Also available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings.

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

FIGMENTS

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

“Figments is an art gallery brimming with unlimited creative vision and talent. We are a community of artists who are passionate about the journey of artful creation. We have an unintimidating art boutique where you can find locally made artwork for your home. We also have a relaxed classroom space where students of all skill levels can learn and grow creatively. Come. Be inspired.

Please visit our gallery in Landfall Shopping Center at 1319 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington, or look to our website at www. figmentsgallery.com for information on these classes and more: Living Words—Foundations

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

of Poetry Writing with Michelle Hicks, Studio Oil Painting Workshops and Demonstrations with Alessandro Giambra, Broken Plate Mosaic with Mary Cook, Light and Loose Acrylic on Canvas with Alice Houston, Intro to Clay with Pauline Purdim, Get Wet and Wild with Yupo with Christine Farley, Mixed Media with Artist Michelle Connolly and more!”

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

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

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

The gallery will also host a “Walk-Thru” with Jane Baldridge on Saturday, July 7th from 1-3pm, with a brief talk at 2 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn insights in both the technical and creative aspects of these two very different mixed media artists.

WICKED GALLERY

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

SPRING ARRIVALS!

SANDALS

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

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

Wed.-Sat. 6:30-11:30 p.m. onewickedgallery.com On July 13th, Wicked will present Dr. Sketchy’s “Clair et Foncé” (light and dark) at CAM. At 7:15pm, enjoy a live art performance

by Libby O’Bryan in the Hughes Wing. At 8 pm, Dr. Sketchy’s drawing event combines with music from Mr. Monday of Carphax Files in the reception hall. Models clothed in tulle will position themselves in strategic lighting for your drawing and photographic pleasure. Bring your own art supplies. CAM will host an exhibit with finished work from all Dr. Sketchy’s events!

Performance and Dr. Sketchy: $5 each or $8 for both. Prizes and gifts from sponsors; bar available from Cafe Johnnie.

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LIVE MUSIC

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

Wed., July 4 JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15) Fri., July 6 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO- MARK Saturday, July 7 FORTCH Monday, July 9 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., July 13 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-PERRY Saturday, July 14 2 CENTS WORTH Monday, July 16 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Friday, July 20 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Saturday, July 21 DAVE MEYER Monday, July 23 TBA 6-8:30 Friday, July 27 JOHN FONVIELLE Saturday, July 28 JESSICA COPPOLA Monday, July 30 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Friday, Aug. 3 TBA Saturday, Aug. 4 JEREMY NORRIS Monday, Aug. 6 TBA 6-8:30 Friday, Aug. 10 DAVE MEYER Saturday, Aug. 11 2 CENTS WORTH Monday, Aug. 13 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Friday, Aug. 17 TYLER SIMMONS Saturday, Aug. 18 DANIEL PARRISH DUO Monday, Aug. 20 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Friday, Aug. 24 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO -Perry Saturday, Aug. 25 BRENT STIMMEL DUO

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

JULY 6: 42, The Ultimate Coldplay Experience JULY 13: Satisfaction, International Rolling Stones Show JULY 20: Madonna Nash

on stage this week

RAMBLIN’ MAN: A purveyor of acoustic rock, Fortch is a one-man band who’s seen his fair share of this country. He grew up in the upper Ohio Valley—a blue-collar area of mills and mines. It’s the place where Fortch first picked up a guitar and started singing. After high school graduation, he played with bands on the weekends while laboring in the steel mill up the river. After meeting his future wife, he decided to resign and enter college, eventually going on to teach high school math in Southern California. With another stint in Ohio and then a fresh move to Wilmington, plus three sons along the way, Fortch has now found his niche in a return to music. His writing is original and his lyrics are heartfelt, based on sometimes fictional and sometimes semi-autobiographical situations. He dominates the charts on the online songwriter showcase, XpoRadio, taking over the categories of rock, Americana and folk with three different songs.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

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02 Rob Ronner

18 Mike Frusha

07 Mike Frusha

04 Seluh Dubb

12 Mykel Barbee

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14 Seluh Dubb

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LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY EVENINGS

SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

JULY July 8 - HEART & SOUL

AUGUST

July 15 - MACHINE GUN

August 12 - HOT ROD

July 22 - CENTRAL PARK

August 19 - BAG OF TOYS

July 29 - OVERTYME

August 26 - MACHINE GUN

August 5 - MARK ROBERTS

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laid-back and sun-drenched:

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sound bites

Mishka’s reggae makes for perfect summertime concert no

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t must be difficult to be mishka.

First off, it’s impossible to Google the Bermuda-born reggae artist without videos of a talking dog flooding the browser.

Yes, Mishka has the misfortunate of sharing his name with an online celebrity that happens to be a Siberian Husky. Secondly, any information regarding the human Mishka inevitably will mention Matthew McConaughey (my article is no exception), an association that’s been both a blessing and a curse for the musician ever since gaining mainstream recognition.

But Mishka has begun a new chapter in his career. The 38-year-old is touring more than ever, has a new record label to call home, has shed his media-induced McConaughey bromance and, for the first time in his career, feels comfortable exploring new sounds.

The story of Mishka’s early life could easily be lifted from a novel. Since the age of three Alexander Mishka Frith grew up at sea, island-hopping throughout the Caribbean with his parents and sisters, on a sailboat his father built with his bare hands. Mishka recalls the boat having a small battery-run cassette player, which was his only source for music. Isolated from popular sounds played on the radio or MTV, Mishka’s musical education sprouted from whatever tapes his parents owned— mainly The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Jimmy Buffett. However, his two older sisters are responsible for sparking his passion.

“My sisters turned me on to roots reggae,” he says, citing Burning Spear, Culture and Bob Marley as huge influences.

“Then I was addicted.”

After being home-schooled on his family sailboat for years, Mishka eventually returned inland to finish high school. He later competed in several world windsurfing competitions before focusing solely on his musical career. In his mid-20s, he moved to London and churned out his selftitled debut, a catchy pop-and-soul-infused reggae compilation, which became a Top 40 hit across the pond. His most popular single to date, “Give You All the Love,” cracked the charts in Britain and Japan where it went Top 10.

MAN AND GUITAR: On the heels of his latest release, “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere,” Mishka will perform at the Soapbox this Thursday. Courtesy photo

It wasn’t until Mishka was working on his third album when a particular fan reached out to him—as luck would have it, that fan turned out to be Matthew McConaughey.

The actor reportedly had spent four months trying to track down Mishka and offer him a record contract. A self-proclaimed reggae nut, McConaughey created his own record label (J. K. Livin’ Records) solely to have an outlet to help release Mishka’s music. (For the record, to this day, Mishka was the only artist ever signed.)

Mishka’s newfound business relationship yielded mass exposure to new audiences worldwide just prior to the release of his 2009 album “Above the Bones.”

The actor continued to spread the word of his new protégé, appearing in promotional videos everywhere from MySpace to “Rachael Ray Show,” with McConaughey helping with singing duties every so often.

But he wasn’t the only collaborator; Mishka soon found himself on track with country legend Willie Nelson and onstage with superstar Kenny Chesney. Then came the endorsements. Mishka became the face of über big surfwear manufacturer O’Neill’s line of eco-friendly apparel, ECONeill.

He released one more album under the J.K. Livin’ label before McConaughey became too busy with other projects. Mishka found himself without a record company

to back him. “The record label just dissolved,” he says.

He soon landed a new home after signing with WorldSound, a music company based out of Seattle. Almost immediately he hit the road. Having just wrapped his nationwide Love & Roots Tour in New York City, the musician added six more tour dates on the East Coast. One includes a performance at Soapbox on July 7th.

In support of his recently released EP, “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere,” his first in two years, the six-song album showcases Mishka’s growth as a songwriter. It conjures a more nuanced sound of his signature laid-back, sun-drenched tunes. According to Mishka, the songs are “pretty much a preview for the album that is coming. I don’t think [the new album] necessarily means a new direction for me. It’s more of a result of working with different people and getting more comfortable recording, which enables me to make the album what I think it should be. It allows my styles to mesh together a little more.”

Though he has finished writing the album, he must head back into the studio to lay it down. He predicts the finished product to be released this autumn. “There’s much more cohesiveness to the music that wasn’t there before,” Mishka says. “I feel so much more focused now as an artist.”

Mishka will play at the Soapbox on July 7th with opening acts Micah Brown and The Sound Down Shore. Tickets are $12 to $14 and can be purchased at www. soapboxlaundrolounge.com

A punk band from Maine, The Pinkerton Thugs have had a rotating list of band members (including musicians from famed Dropkick Murphys and The Ducky Boys) since July 1994. After splitting in 2000—and releasing their critically acclaimed “End of an Era”—they reunited in 2008 and continue touring in 2012 with Paul Russo, Johnny Noise, Tommy Collins, and Vlad Wormwood.

A new record is on the horizon and set to be released in the fall of 2012. First, they’ll stop in at the Soapbox on Sunday, July 8th, with opening acts The Scarred, The Shotdowns and Monkeyknifefight.

The Broadcast

The Whiskey •1 S. Front Street 6/7, 9 p.m. • Admission charge

Hailing from Asheville, NC, by way of Brooklyn, this powerful six-piece infuses soul with high-energy performances. Their funky, Motown-inspired sound is headed by vocalist Caitlin Krisko—whose comparisons to Adele-meets-Grace Potter abound—with Michael Davis (drums), Matthew Davis (bass), Tyler Housholder (percussion), Aaron Austin (guitar) and Rich Brownstein (keys).

Having reached their Kickstarter goal of $7,800 last month, the band has already written a collection of songs for their new album; also, they’ve recently released “The Broadcast Live.”

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 9pm-12mid

8PM-10PM &

Steven Compton

PINT NIGHT

ALL PINTS $

Fri. July 6th

Sat. July 7th

2.75

LIVE MUSIC

Friday July 6

Full Dish

Plan B Fri. July 13th

Mystic River Band Sat. July 14th

Feather Weight

8pm-11pm LIVE MUSIC

Friday July 13

Feather Weight

8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

910.798.9464

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

BE ONE WITH THE ROCK: Hailing from Greenvile, NC, Lonnie Walker was once a one-man show, though now the five-piece wields a mixture of Americana roots and grungy post-punk. They’ll play Soapbox Laundro-Lounge on Thursday, July 5th. Courtesy photo

1423 S. 3rd St. 763-1607

MONDAY 2.50 Budweiser Draft $ 4 Wells 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

TUE: djBe KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.

1/2 off Wine Botles & $4 Magner’s Irish Cider

$

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

WED: PINT NITE $ 4 20 oz. Guinness Pints THUR: TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts

WEDNESDAY 2.50 Yuengling Draft $ 2.50 Domestic Bottles 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m. $

FRI: LIVE IRISH MUSIC Inquire for details

THURSDAY $ 3.00 Samuel Adams $ 4.00 Margaritas

SAT: JAMES JARVIS Acoustic Jazz Piano 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 3 Pint of the Day

$

djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $

SATURDAY 5 Sangria & Mimosa’s

2 PBR Longnecks

SUN: IRISH BRUNCH 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $ 4 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s JULY 1: OPEN MIC 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

$

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 THE MOON & YOU, FEMA REGION IV —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

SUNDAY 5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s *Drink specials run all day

ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

N. Water Street & Walnut Street Downtown Wilmington 910-762-4354

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

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

$

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KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

BIG SOMETHING —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

THURSDAY, JULY 5 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30 PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 LIVE MUSIC (6 P.M.), ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 BENNY HILL QUARTET —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999 BALD FURY —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434 ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: KIM DICSO (7PM)

—Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 FIRE SPINNING & DRUMS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 SHOVELS & ROPE, MECHANICAL RIVER, ANDREW COMBS & THE KERNAL —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

FRIDAY, JULY 6 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DIXIE DRIVER —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731 LOOSEWHEEL BLUEGRASS JAM —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. MACHINE GUN —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES

JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 LONNIE WALKER, TOW3RS, LILAC SHADOWS, MUSEUM MOUTH —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BEAT BATTLE RETALIATION —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 1 FOXY NUT —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OVERTYME (ECLECTIC MIX, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 THE BLUES R RUNNIN’ (ROCKIN’ ROADHOUSE BLUES, 8:30-12:30) —The Crab Pot, 508 Roland Ave., Surf City; 328-5001 DAVID DIXON (BLUES/ROCK/SOUL/ REGGAE) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 FULL DISH (ROCK/ALT, 8PM-11PM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 EDGE MICHAEL (REGGAE) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 STEVEN COMPTON (ROCK/ALT/POP, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 THE SOUND DOWN SHORE, 42 (COLDPLAY TRIBUTE BAND) —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS CALL 791-0688

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. & Sat. 7-10 P.M. Outside on the back deck - weather permitting Wed., 7/4 JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15) Fri., 7/6 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-MARK Sat., 7/7 FORTCH Mon., 7/9 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., 7/13 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-PERRY Sat., 7/14 2 CENTS WORTH Mon., 7/16 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Fri., 7/20 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Saturday, July 21 DAVE MEYER

Monday is Service Industry Night

$3 drafts, $10 domestic buckets, $4 well drinks, and 25% off the deck menu all summer Join us on the deck for cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and grilled items from our a la’ carte menu.

Happy dogs welcomed!

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

Bar & Comedy Room

WEDNESDAY Nutt House Improv 9 p.m.

THURSDAY Open Mic Stand-up 9 p.m.

FRI. & SAT. NATIONAL HEADLINERS 8 p.m.

July 13-14

VIC HENLEY

(VH1 VJ, LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN)

July 20-21

ERIN FOLEY

(LAST COMIC STANDING, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS)

Pub & Grille

Wrightsville Beach

Wednesdays

Ping Pong Tourney

Thursdays KARAOKE

$2 Red Stripe ∙ $4 Margaritas $4 Dude Bombs ∙ $4 Captain

Friday

Root Soul Project Saturday

$2 Miller Lite • $2 Budweiser $4 Rum & Coke • $3 Surfer on Acid

Steady Eddie Sundays

$2 Yuenglings • $2 Bud Lights $5 Jager Bomb • $3 Mimosas Free Pool & Shuffleboard after 9 pm 1/2 Off Late Night Menu @ 11 pm

BanksChannelPub.Com

ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIVER SUNSET CRUISE: MARK LYNCH (7PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 L SHAPE LOT —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785

WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES LIVE music on the patio at 4 p.m. every Sunday through fall.

HEART & SOUL

PORCH DOG REVIVAL —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400

MACHINE GUN

THE IMITATIONS —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700 ROOT SOUL PROJECT —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 BLIND LEMON PLEDGE (DANCE ROCK/ BLUES) —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

SATURDAY, JULY 7

7.4 wednesday

Towers on special Buy 10, get 10 wings Beer Pong Tourneys at 9 p.m.

Win prizes!

7.5 THURSDAY

TUESDAYS

7.6 FRIDAY

All 36 drafts just $2.50 Karaoke at 9 p.m.

JULY 8

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

BLIND LEMON PLEDGE (8PM-12AM, TIKI STAGE); DJ DANE BRITT (10PM-2AM, INSIDE) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

MONDAYS

JULY 15

JULY 22

CENTRAL PARK

happy 4th of july! trivia night

live music with

machine gun 7.7SATURDAY

the design

AUGUST 5

THURSDAYS 20% off all craft bottles Rockin’ Trivia at 9 p.m.

910-256-8500 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS

Every Thursday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Friday, July 6

OVERTYME ECLECTIC MIX

Saturday, July 7

TRAVIS SHALLOW ACOUSTIC/ROOTS MUSIC

Friday, July 13

FULL DISH

MARK ROBERTS

Complete schedule available at BluewaterDining.com/music or fan us on Facebook!

Wrightsville Beach, NC

CLASSIC

Saturday, July 14

Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

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

MIKE O’DONNELL DANCE & CLASSIC 1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 • 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30-3:00

MONDAY Signature Cocktails $5

TUESDAY-THURSDAY $5 glasses of Wine

MONDAY - THURSDAY 1/2 price appetizers from 4-7 at the bar

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Gourmet Barfood 10:45-until 35 North Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 343-1395

MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken $3 Gin & Tonic TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $350 Wells half-price wings at 8pm WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm, 1/2 Priced Wine Bottle $250 Blue Moons $250 Corona/Corona Light THURSDAY $250 Domestic Bottles, $3 Import Bottles, $3 Rum and Coke 50¢ Steamed oysters and shrimp after 6pm FRIDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $3 Dos Equis • $3 Kamikaze $5 Bombs SATURDAY DJ Sir Charles on 2nd floor 10pm $2 Coors Light • $3 Fruit Punch shots SUNDAY $250 Corona / Corona Light $350 Bloody Marys and Mimosas $4 Margaritas L SHAPE LOT 3 P.M. & CLAY CROTTS 8 P.M. Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

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

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

4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700

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

VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS

MONDAY 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY $5 Pizzas TUESDAY LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $250 WEDNESDAY Miller Light Pints $150 Coronoa/ Corona Lite Bottles $250 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas $4 THURSDAY Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller $5 Red Stripe Bottles $250 Fat Tire Bottles $250 FRIDAY Cosmos $4, 007 $350 Guinness Cans $3 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5 5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

Every Wednesday Bottomless Cheese and Chocolate

$20

per person

W h at e cou ld br ? bett e 885 Town Center Drive MAYFAIRE TOWN CENTER (910) 256-1187

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Live Music JULY 6

DAVID DIXON

“Blues/Rock/Soul/Reggae”

JULY 7

PART ONE TRIBE UNPLUGGED “All Original Reggae”

Talent Night Every Monday Tell a joke?

Play an instrument?

Sing a song?

NO COVER!

We’ve got the venue for you!

Join us for MLB Extra Innings all summer long!

$2 Domestics 108 Walnut Street, Downtown Wilmington 910-762-1704 DriftersOfWilmington.com

—Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

399-2796

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DIXIE DRIVER —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 THE DESIGN —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 THE SOUND DOWN SHORE, MICAH BROWN, MISHKA —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 PLAN B (ROCK/ALT/BLUES, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 PART ONE TRIBE UNPLUGGED (ALL ORIGINAL REGGAE) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 LYNNE AND THE WAVE (6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108 MIKE FRUSHA —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 21ST CENTURY GOLIATH, FIRE FIRE, OPEN WIRE (CD DEBUT; 8 P.M.) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 BIBIS ELLISON BAND —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 TRAVIS SHALLOW (ACOUSTIC/ROOTS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 SUSAN SAVIA (7PM) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 CHILDREN OF THE REPTILE, UP THE IRONS (METAL) —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. THE CARVERS (SURF ROCK) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.;

FORTCH (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 FOAM PARTY —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 STEADY EDDIES —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 HONEYMOON PAJAMAS (8PM-12AM TIKI STAGE); DJ DANE BRITT (10PM-2AM INSIDE) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 BEACH BILLY BROTHERS —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SUNDAY, JULY 8 KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 REGGAE SUNDAYS WITH DJ DR. JONES —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 DJ TIMBO —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 PINKERTON THUGS, THE SCARRED, THE SHUTDOWNS, MONKEYKNIFEFIGHT —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 CRAWFORD BOYD —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 HEART AND SOUL —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, JULY KARAOKE

ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

ELECTRIFY ME: Open Wire, comprised of four local Wilmingtonian rockers known for their mix of blues and metal, will debut their first album at Brooklyn Arts Center on July 7th at 8 p.m. They’ll share the stage with 21st Century Goliath and Fire Fire. Photo by Bethany Turner

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

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

STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 3420872 MICHALE GRAVES (OF THE MISFITS), RICTUS GRIM, VILLAIN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 RANDY MCQUAY (6-8:30PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 OPEN MIC AND COMICS JAM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

“IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

TUESDAY, JULY 10 WELTER (GRUNGE/POST-PUNK)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville

Beach; 256-2776

ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LISTEN TO THREE —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE (BLUES) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes,

‘JUST KEEP TRUCKIN’ ON’: Featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, Furthur will play Cary’s outdoor amphitheater, Koka Booth, on Wednesday, July 11th. Courtesy photo

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 7/7: Shadow of Myself, Dirty Kin, Revelus, Something Clever 7/8: Eye Empire, Absolute Convixtion, Tattermask 7/11: Attack Attack!, We Came as Romans, The Acacia Strain, more TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 688-9000 7/10: Roger Waters THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 7/5: Yacht Rock Revue 7/7: The Breakfast Club KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 7/11: Furthur THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/11: Kaskade, Alvin Risk, Fareoh, Styles & Complete

PNC ARENA 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 7/9: Roger Waters HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 7/5: Poison’d (Poison tribute), Red White & Crue (Motley Crue tribute) 7/6: Lee Brice, Lewis Brice 7/7: Corey Smith, Zach Lockwood 7/11: Hell’s Bells (AC/DC tribute) DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 7/8: Crosby, Stills and Nash LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/6: Johnny Folsom 4 (Johnny Cash tribute) 7/7: NC Music Showcase/Battle 7/11: Zappa Plays Zappa

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‘Seeking a Friend’ wins with its charm

this week in film

by Anghus for Seeking a Friend World the End of the

★★★★★

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Hugo

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Keira

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ociety has an unhealthy

obsession with Armageddon. Just look at the overwhelming volume of apocalypse-based entertainment in every conceivable medium. Zombies, extinctionlevel weather catastrophes, super-aggressive strains of the bird flu and, of course, asteroids hurtling through space, capable of exterminating life with extreme prejudice. For the most part, these books, movies and TV shows deal with the event itself or the mayhem that unfolds thereafter. There aren’t a lot of stories out there that deal with the more human side of the apocalypse. Maybe that’s why the new dark comedy “Seeking A Friend for the End of the World” feels so novel.

The premise is established in the film’s first 30 seconds: The world is ending in three weeks thanks to a Texas-sized asteroid, nicknamed “Matilda.” Dodge (Steve Carell) is a painfully average, middle-aged man whose life has amounted to very little. Upon hearing the news, his wife literally runs out on him, leaving him alone for his final days on Earth. Like everyone else on the planet, Dodge begins to mull over regrets and play out “what if” scenarios. His particular lack of fulfillment comes from a former love, for whom he continues to pine.

Amid the chaos he runs into a quirky neighbor named Penny (Keira Knightley) who is dealing with her own crumbling relationship and the hard reality that she’s not going to make it to England in time to see her family before the world explodes. They strike up a tenuous friendship as both try to figure out where the end days will take them. Penny discovers a letter from Dodge’s long-lost love mixed up in her mail, and soon enough the two are off on a road trip to see if he can make amends with “the one who got away.”

“Seeking A Friend for the End of the World” works on two distinct and diverse levels. First, it’s a funny social commentary on the kind of adolescent irresponsibility that takes over once everyone realizes they’re living in a consequence-free world. People start indulging their most base impulses. The most civilized people become sex-crazed, binge-drinking drug addicts. Every social more is mercifully dispatched. Those who aren’t drinking and sleeping their way into oblivion are forming angry mobs, torching

ODD COUPLE: Keira Knightley and Steve Carell make a cute if not oddly matched pair in “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.” Courtesy photo

everything in sight. There’s a lot of comedy mined from this Sodom-like society of repressed, middle-aged white people turning into uninhibited, free-basing loonies. Dodge is the voice of reason in a world where reason no longer exists.

The other level is the more sentimental story of two lost souls desperate for a connection. A lifetime of bad relationships seems far more daunting when you have 21 days left to live. This could have been a very forced, extremely awkward romantic subplot, but it works because Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are a perfectly mismatched pair. Carell has practically patented the socially stunted, emotionally introverted everyman. He’s a perfect sad sack in a world where everyone has something to be miserable about. Keira Knightley delivers her most sincere performance and does a fantastic job playing the kind of irresponsible free-spirit who wanders through life without plan or purpose. There is a kind of sobering reality that hangs over her when she realizes she’ll never find her way into something more stable.

Their trek runs them into some interesting characters: a suicidal highwayman; a group of survivalists convinced they can withhold the impending disaster in a pimped-out bunker; a TGIF-inspired restaurant where everyone is hopped up on ecstasy and redefining just how friendly a waitstaff can be. There are few moments of laugh-out-loud hilarity peppered in among a lot of scenes producing some goofy grins. There were moments where I wondered if the film was going to embrace the more macabre nature of this

end-of-world scenario or devolve into a more typical romantic story. Much to my surprise, it never really makes a strong commitment one way or the other.

With some films that could be a deal breaker, but there’s a kind of sullen tone to the whole piece that permeates both the comedy and the relationship. It’s a film about coming together when everything else is falling apart. Sure, there’s some predictability to the story. The world’s squarest peg meets the world’s most free spirit. Eventually, there’s going to be some no-pants dancing happening. But the story is less about love in a sexual sense and more about a profound connection between two people—something that so rarely happens in this world.

It’s such a sweet and satisfying little story set among a much larger backdrop.

“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” is a little funny and a lot charming, and I can safely say I haven’t seen a lot of films like it.

It’s a pleasant little apocalyptic surprise.

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7/8: Martin Scorcese’s award-winning “Hugo” is set in 1930’s Paris, and follows an orphan living in the walls of a train station.

He fixes clocks and other gadgets, which he learned from his now-deceased father, and manages to continue keeping the train-station clocks running. An automaton (mechanical man), which doesn’t work without a special key, becomes central to Hugo’s many adventures, including his run-in with shopkeeper, George Melies, and his adventure-seeking god-daughter.

Bernie

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

7/9-11: Richard Linklater directs this darkly comic docudrama detailing the unusual friendship between a likable Texas mortician and a wealthy but reviled widow, and the shocking crime that followed. Inspired by Hollandsworth’s 1998 Texas Monthly article, Bernie takes place in Carthage, Texas, where effeminate mortician Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) enjoys a reputation as a friendly and upstanding member of the community. Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), on the other hand, couldn’t hold a lower position on the local social scale. When the caustic widow’s body is discovered stuffed in her own freezer, local District Attorney Buck Davidson (Matthew McConaughey) vows that justice will be served, as the locals rally to Bernie’s defense.

Rated PG-13. 1 hour 44 minutes.

All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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30 DINING REVIEW

grub&guzzle|

24-27 DINING GUIDE

what’s for dinner?

Find it in the premier dining guide for the Port CIty AMERICAN

Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

BLUEWATER

11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

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

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

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

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

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

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!)

Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riv-

Indochine 7 Wayne Drive (910) 251-9229

erwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

HENRY’S

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

American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

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

K’S CAFE

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

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95), and dinner. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa -and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try... syou won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, d791-6995. Find us on Facebook or on our webesite, www.ks-cafe.net. r■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A eWEEK. Open for dinner Wed. thru Sat. evenings a■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ,■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch , fTHE LITTLE DIPPER nWilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little sDipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a gglobal variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegpetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and -intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourtcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts youtside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

TROLLY STOP

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

CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. (910) 256-1421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 ‘til 3, Sat. 11 ‘til 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

TANDOORI BITES

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

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

IRISH

THAI SPICE

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

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

INDIAN

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive,

THE HARP

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

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

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET 16 South Front St. • 910-772-9151 260 Racine Dr. • 910-799-6799 3520 Oleander Dr. • 910-791-8887

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.

Sundays - Thursdays 1/2 price sushi (regular rolls) $3 select appetizers

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

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

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

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NIKKI’S HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE 1055 Military Cutoff Rd # 100 (910) 509-8998

Hibachi Special ALL DAY

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY 1.00 Bud Light Draft • $1.00 Tacos • $6 Grilled Shrimp Faddi TUESDAY 1/2 Price Tequila with over 50 choices $ 2.00 Import Bottles • $5.50 Nachos • $6.50 Chicken Tender Faddi WEDNESDAY $ 2.00 Sweetwater Pints - 420 & Blue • $2.00 Bud & Bud Light Bottle 40¢ Wings • $4.50 Grilled Vegetable Faddi THURSDAY $ 2.00 Lions Head Pilsner 16oz. cans $ 3.00 Carolina Brews bottles w/ 6 choices $ 2.00 PBR 16oz. cns • $5.50 Quesadillas $ 6.50 Taco Salads • 75¢ Frog Legs FRIDAY $ 3.50 Tall Boys 23oz. all Draft beer with 12 plus choices $ 5.75 Beer Man Tacos • $6.75 Philly Cheese Steak Faddi SATURDAY $ 2.50 16oz. M.L. Screw Tops $ 2.50 Natty Greene Buckshot Amber Pints $ 6.75 Original Faddi’s w/ Fries • $10.00 Fajitas SUNDAY $ 10.00 Buckets - Bud & Bud Light $ 2.00 Stegmaier Amber with $6.00 Pitchers 20 Wings for $7.00 • $7 Burger Faddi’s with Fries

W E E K LY S P E C I A L S

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

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cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sat. 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am – 6:00pm.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas.

Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak.

Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

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

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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Bringing A taste of traditional New York Italian to the Port City.

1101 S. College Rd. • 910-392-7529

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

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER Dine In • Take Out • Catering

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

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

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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On a temperate June afternoon, the stars aligned in one of my few treks to Wrightsville Beach: the drawbridge stayed down, the beach-goers stayed on the sidewalks, and going to King Neptune meant I could use either of the restaurant’s two parking lots and avoid the nerve-racking parking meters. Still, I felt just a touch crestfallen when I walked through the door. The dining room seemed unpleasantly Spartan—almost like the last week of school. You know that feeling: Everyone still has to show up, but no one is putting in any real effort. The paint on the walls were drab, the artwork sparse, and the giant chalkboard on the far wall stood clean and blank, like a gaping hole in the room. For a moment I almost believed they were in the process of shuttering the restaurant and halfway through the process of removing the décor.

Thankfully, looks are deceiving.

A charming waitress, with Lauren Hutton’s smile and Kathleen Turner’s voice, ran through the day’s specials efficiently and pleasantly. In fact, her service was outstanding. Never did the Diet Cokes or teas dip below the halfway mark. For someone who drains a water glass rather quickly, I am very aware of how long I have to wait for another drink. Anytime I can sit for an hour without ever feeling thirsty is an occasion to compliment the server.

The newer lunch menu at King Neptune seems to split its focus between healthier salad-based fare and a variety of sandwiches.

The whole thing seems designed to move the lunch crowd in and out quickly; I think it’s rather brilliant. A restaurant makes more money if

by Rosa Bianca King Neptune a Ave. 11 Nor th Lumin newb.com www.kingneptu Price: $$ ng Neptune Bottom Line: Ki e top of should be at th ever yone’s list. it can turn tables; for a Wrightsville Beach establishment, making a few extra bucks during summer lunch hours is crucial. It’s especially great for beach-goers, particularly ones with fussy sunburned children, who don’t have to sit around waiting. Kudos to King Neptune for realizing what its target audience needs.

My little party opted for the spinach salad with salmon, tilapia sliders and the Cowboy Burger (so named for the grilled onions and spicy, house-made barbecue sauce). Again, I tip my hat to the waitress. Without writing a word down, she correctly delivered all three of our special orders.

Fresh, crisp spinach leaves and a mildly spicy salmon fillet made the salad a hit.

There’s really not much you can do to a spinach salad except ruin it by trying to overdo it.

Spinach, onion, and tomato make it perfect.

Anything else is just a chef trying to show off how smart he is and typically stumbling in the process. I’m pleased to say the kitchen staff at King Neptune know not to mess with a classic. Though, I wasn’t thrilled with their balsamic vinaigrette—surprisingly with a hint of cloying sweetness which added nothing. I identified the closest flavor to that of honey.

I have my doubts there’s actually honey in the dressing, but, much like sauvignon blanc tastes like grapefruit, the dressing sure tasted a lot like honey.

The Cowboy Burger struck another high

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note. Thick and juicy with a fresh bun, each bite delivered pleasure. The candied caramelized onions mixed nicely with the fresh lettuce and tomato. The signature barbecue sauce melded a nice balance of heat and just the right tang from the vinegar. The only downfall came from its watery texture; dampened bread bothers me. Still, I can’t argue with the flavors.

The tilapia sliders are not to be missed at King Neptune. They came slightly charred with a mild smoky taste; the subtle flavor of the tilapia was never overpowered. The fish retained its juices beautifully. It made for a delightful sandwich—my favorite part of a meal I enjoyed wholeheartedly.

In the interests of fairness, I made a return trip to King Neptune to check out the dinner menu. Offering a wider variety and branching out from the standard lunch sandwich fare,

dinner comes with a full-fledged recommendation as well. I opted for the caramelized salmon with sriracha crème fraiche. Once again the kitchen knew what it was doing.

The fish, cooked to perfection, exhibited all the rich, fatty flavor we’ve come to expect of Atlantic salmon. The soothing crème fraiche, juxtaposed with a slint hint of garlic in the spicy sriracha, placed on top of the sweet salmon, proved a harmonious pairing.

The prices matched the service and quality, too: My lunch for three came in under $30 (at least until I tipped a very deserving server).

Even my salmon entrée at dinner came in at $13.95. That’s very high quality for shockingly little money, especially considering what the real estate of the establishment (one block across from the beach) must be worth.

King Neptune should be at the top of every sun-worshipper’s lunchtime wish list. I can’t imagine what more one would want from a beach restaurant: fair prices and great food, served quickly by a smiling waitress.

Well, skipping the drawbridge traffic upon entry onto the island would be nice, too.

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tographer to take some photos of her latest line of new designs. Having worked with local filmmaker Jonathan Latona (of “Cleanup Comedy,” which can be viewed on YouTube) at the Pop Up Studio on 3rd Street last fall, the pair began the groundwork: find a venue, book make-up artists and choose models.

“Having done all the work for our own shoot, we suddenly thought, Why not open it up to other designers and photographers so that we can all benefit from the day!” Bruno says with a smile.

Thus Cape Fear Community Photo Shoot (CFCP) will take place July 8th and aims to bring the community together one photo at a time, all the while benefiting a local cause. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the doors of The BrikHouse, located at 208 Market Street, will fling open to any budding photographers who would like the opportunity to experience a professional fashion shoot. Inside this funky club, Bruno will establish three different sets, complete with diverse themes, props and lighting effects with which the photographers, models and designers can experiment.

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Each set will have a professional photographer on site to mentor other aspiring photogs, one of whom will be 22-year-old Latona.

Three years into his filmmaking and photography courses at Cape Fear Community College, he expresses a greater interest of collaboration among Wilmington’s creators.

“Lucille and I both want to bring the art community of Wilmington together to be able to network and meet other professionals in the industry,” he says. “It’s going to be a great opportunity to connect with all sorts of talented people.”

An already prolific filmmaker, Latona is taking some time to further explore his photography. “For me, it comes naturally,” he admits. “I love what I do and do what I love everyday. I try to find interesting ways to tell a story or convey a message.

I’m always learning and that’s what’s important.”

True to the spirit of evolvement, anyone who turns up to the free shoot and wants to join in will be granted their moment of creative expression.

They can try their own ideas, and all photos will remain the property of the photographer.

On the other side of the lens, there will be four models who will be wearing the creations of three independent designers. Bruno, who was born in Ireland and has lived in Wilmington for the last nine years, uses mainly recycled and reclaimed fabrics.

She describes her clothes as “classic with a little bit of an edge.”

Bruno will be joined by Joan Allisen of Tenderlane Boutique, whose innate love of vintage linens inspires her. “I really enjoy watching everyone reminisce with such fond memories whilst shopping for my clothes!” she says.

Finally, Cherylnina Stewart, who was born in the Philippines and is the creator of a.LUXE designs, will also be there with her unique collection. “I believe every woman should have access to affordable, beautiful, one-of-a-kind clothing,” Stewart says. Her latest designs involve her own photographs, which she took whilst traveling.

In the accessory department, Little Luxuries will be showing off their gorgeous collection of purses, and the jewelry will be supplied by the independent company, Vint. An acronym for “Vintage Inspired Notably Timeless,” company owner Michelle Conely describes her line as “redefining the return of vintage jewels into modern glamour.” All the clothes and accessories will be on sale at the event.

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Chapter 13: Directing Traffic

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he years had not been kind to

Jim Stahl. It felt like a lifetime since I had first met him. There was something different, something lacking. The luster was gone, washed away by years of binge drinking and drug abuse. There was still something monolithic about him; he hadn’t lost that larger-than-life quality that had made him a star. He was tarnished bronze. Weathered marble. Chipped granite. A giant lumbering icon in a state of rapid deterioration.

His career had peaked just after our meeting four years earlier. Soon after, a series of embarrassing public events had stifled his ascension and sent him into a tailspin; his career trajectory had taken an earthbound turn.

Now, he was entering the final stages as he began to burn out brightly during re-entry.

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a fraction of his usual fee, which at this point was barely enough to cover his drug habit.

He was once a legitimate actor with unlimited potential; now, he was tabloid fodder.

His name was only fit for print in the gossip section and the police blotter. In this digital age, one was far more likely to see his mug shot than his head shot.

It wasn’t just that he had made mistakes; plenty of famous people have dealt with scandals and recovered without a blemish.

It was the frequency of his episodes and the embarrassing depths to which he sank.

The routine DUI is a recoverable offense.

Two or three become harder to reconcile.

Stints in rehab are fine—off the grid for a few weeks, file a press release about dealing with exhaustion and grant an exclusive interview once released just to let an adoring public know you’re back on track. The public is forgiving—almost to a fault. There are celebrities who have literally killed people and somehow managed to maintain a rather healthy public profile. But Jim Stahl had engaged in a three-year bender that had made career rehabilitation a Herculean task for even the most gifted publicist.

There were several arrests for drunken fights at the most random locations: convenience store parking lots, the luggage section of a department store, a Burger King bathroom. Even these events were based in the sad rationale of addiction; these things could be explained away. There were plausible excuses that could be fabricated. Then, he began to indulge in the kind of behavior that the public won’t tolerate: sex acts in public restrooms, financial disputes with prostitutes, very public feuds with studio executives, paranoid claims of a shadowy organization orchestrating a massive conspiracy to end his career. Jim Stahl wasn’t just becoming another cautionary tale; he was rewriting the book on it.

The addiction and the stress had put 50 pounds on him. At some point he abandoned the idea of fashion and started wearing a track suit everywhere he went. His eyes had become sunken with dark circles under each socket, which he combatted by perpetually wearing dark sunglasses, even indoors. And he covered his thinning hair with a variety of vintage hats. He was a shell. An echo. A star in shambles. Yet, I was still thrilled to have him on board—a real actor in a movie I had written. An actor whose work I respected.

His previous misdeeds didn’t matter to me.

I was convinced that this was the first step in turning his career around. He would have a comeback, and I’d be responsible. Reality was something I still hadn’t reconciled.

The L.A.-based producers were nervous— and rightfully so. No insurance company would bond him. Without a bond the film had no net. If he decided to walk away mid-production or suffered some kind of breakdown, the entire movie would be awash. Because I was the one to introduce the concept of making this movie Jim Stahl’s comeback vehicle, I was put in charge of his care. I was to be given a producer credit for the simple solitary task of babysitting Jim Stahl.

My enthusiasm would be equally matched by his disdain.

He missed his first flight, then his second.

I wasn’t sure if he was just exhibiting typical movie-star behavior or was too stoned to figure out just where he was going. When he finally arrived at the airport, he appeared with a briefcase and two duct-taped garbage bags.

“What time is it?” he asked as he slumped into the passenger seat.

“8:30,” I replied.

“What day?”

“Sunday.”

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“You guess right,” I replied.

“Glad I stocked up then.”

He opened his briefcase. There were a dozen miniature airplane-sized liquor bottles inside. He twisted the top off one and poured it down his open mouth.

“So are you my driver or my assistant?”

“Neither,” I replied.

“Wait … then who are you?” he asked as his eyes became glassy. “Are you one of them?”

“One of who?”

“Is this about the money? You think you guys can just intimidate me and I’ll fold? Let me tell you something, friend, that ain’t gonna happen.”

“No, Jim, I’m one of the producers,” I said, trying to derail wherever this conversation was heading.

“I don’t remember talking to you in L.A.,” he said while looking at me incredulously.

“And why would a producer be picking me up at the airport?”

“We just wanted to make sure you knew how much we appreciated you being here.”

He just kept staring. Either he wasn’t used to this kind of quality treatment, or he thought I was lying and might try to stab me in the throat. The look on his face had me thinking it was more likely the latter.

“I also wrote the script.”

“Oh,” he said, taking a breath. “You’re the writer. OK. That makes sense. You got a producer credit for the screenplay—you’re not a real producer. Got it.”

He opened another mini bottle and started to drink.

“So, I got a list of things I need. When we get to the hotel, give this to my assistant.”

He handed me a crumpled piece of paper with at least 50 items on it. His handwriting was atrocious. I could make out several items. Beer. Wheat Thins. Ready Whip.

“I don’t know how to say this, so I’ll just say it: You don’t have an assistant on this production.”

I thought he’d be angrier. His reaction was far more muted than I would have expected.

“So who’s going to take care of my business while I’m shooting your goddamned movie?”

It was a legitimate question, I suppose. I had always been told that a producer’s job was to fix problems, so I decided the best thing to do here was to appease.

“I guess that would be me.”

In hindsight it may have been the wrong call.

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

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

• dRC Career Camp for young adults between the ages of 17-30. 7/16-19, 11am-2pm at the dRC office. Free but space is limited. Applications will be accepted & enrolled in the order of receiving completed app. Stevie Toole, Mon/Wed at 815-6618. • 140-C Cinema Dr. 910-815-6618/info@drc-cil.org.

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

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

BOW WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW 7/28: Bow Wow Luau & Cat’s Meow, to benefit Adopt An Angel Animal Rescue. Feat. cultural Poly-

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

nesian firedancing, Polynesian hula performances, music by The Four Knights Band and many great live and silent auction—all to benefit the animals in our community! Last year, the event raised a recordbreaking $13,000.00 and every penny went to Adopt An Angel Rescue, which helps dogs and cats in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Banks Channel Pub and Grille, $30/adv or $35/door. Family luau pre-party event, $5, 1-4pm, w/Polynesion dancing, face-painting and limbo contests. 910-256-2777 or bowwowluau@gmail.com.

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wA CHORUS LINE r See cover story, page 10.

eTHEATRENOW r TheatreNOW opens 7/13, as Wilmington’s first dedicated dinner theatre venue. First original production: - “Dawson Hill’s Miracle Workers (comedy) Fridays at - 6pm. Theatre guests will witness behind-the-scenes m antics as Dawson Hill’s actors have gone missing, leaving the stage crew to put on the show at the last minute. • “Super Saturday Fun Time, Saturdays, 11am: Interactive kids adventure show with lunch!

Join DOCK the dog and his two-legged friends as - they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts based - on local history. • Murder at the Bellamy Mansion, l Sat., 6pm: Guests are invited to this year’s Wilmington Historical Attractions and Tours (WHAT) awards banquet at the stately Bellamy Mansion and find that history can be dangerous. Audience chooses a detective to help unwrap the mystery. • Sunday Jazz Gospel Brunch, Sun, 10am-2pm: Local jazz and gospel musicians, Marc Siegel and Friends entertain while families and friends enjoy a traditional Southern brunch buffet. • Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm p (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats. • Local writers and actors welcome to present a variety of productions to run on a regular basis. Kitchen under direction of Chef Denise Gordon, feat. fresh food ops tions during each of its performances—from threecourse meals to Southern buffet to upscale pub fare.

A full “light-up” bar open. Space available for meetl ing and special event rentals during nonperformance times. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes . theatre arts education to school aged children. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com. 10th and Dock - streets.

CITY STAGE d See page 12.

C CLUE 7/13, 6:30pm: Clue: The Play Murder Mystery. The cast sets the stage for intrigue, murder and mayhem.

The audience holds the key to unlock the mystery and uncover the conspiracy. Come and participate in a life-size board game. Watch as the well-known - characters; Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, and Mrs. Peacock, take you on a comedic trip through the board - game to discover which suspect, with which weapon killed the owner of Boddy Manor. $45 before or $50 day of, with food catered from Middle of the Island. t brooklynartsnc.com, porchtheatre.com, at 910-232- 6611. 910-538-2939. Doors, 6:30pm; show, 7pm.

Seating is limited. BAC cash bar will provide lovely liquid refreshments. 520 North 4th St. OUR ONE-NIGHT GUEST Show dates: 7/19-22 and 7/26-28 with a possible Wed 7/25 or Sun 7/29 additional show. “Our One Night Guest” is a romantic comedy about Jack and Lucille Fisher, a couple who has their ups and downs and they’re trying to settle their life down. Right next door is Lucille’s sex-crazed mother Mona and Lucille’s younger deadbeat brother, Brett who both

often show up and complicate things. The fun ensues when a mystery guest from Jack’s past shows up with a dim-witted assistant and an “experimental concoction” from work that throws a kink in everyone’s plans. Cape Fear Playhouse. $10 general admission. 910-471-5690.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation hosts WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! Thursday, 6-8:30pm, through 8/9. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

TACT HIRES DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT) ac7/8: Crosby, Stills and Nash. • 7/31-8/5: Christie cepting applications for part-time Artistic Director.

Brinkley stars as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Catch her TACT Director operates our Children’s Theater prored-handed during a a full week of eight performancgram, (5 shows yearly) and TACT Academy classes.

Send resumes to Managing Director PO Box 1111 Wilmington, NC 28402. Qualifications: BA in theater, 3 years experience teaching performing arts, interpersonal and communiLast week, Pleasure Island announced their headliners cation skills, computer and publicity experifor the annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Fest, taking ence. Criminal background check required.

Thalian Association is an Affirmative Action/ place on the island October 13th through 14th. They’ll Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. • welcome Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman from Thalian Association Children’s Theater seeks the famed Allman Brothers to the stage Saturday night instructors for TACT Academy, serving ages six through high school seniors in various discithe 14th. Tickets to Saturday’s show only is $50, or you plines of the performing arts; singing, dance, dican buy a two-day pass for only $40 in advnace and see alects, acting, etc. Send resumes to Managing the full lineup of 14 other blues and jazz musicians on Director PO Box 1111 Wilmington, NC 28402. two stages at the Fort Fisher Air Force Rec Area.

Qualifications: BA in theater or equivalent experience, 3 years experience teaching perGet ‘em early: (910) 458-8434. forming arts, interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children. Criminal background es. • 8/21: Duran Duran in support of new album, check required. Thalian Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

All You Need is Now. • Jethro Tull will perform 9/29, in support of newly-recorded sequel to Jethro Tull’s MASTER CLASS seminal 1972 album Thick as a Brick, followed by a Thalian Association presents the Wilmington presolo tour that will feature Anderson performing both miere of the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning the original album and its new sequel back-to-back Best Play Master Class by Terrence McNally, July live in their entirety. • 9/19: Soul singer Al Green • 20-22, at the new Fine Arts Building at Cape Fear 9/27: Fiona Apple extends sold-out spring tour with a Academy. The Friday performance includes a black stop in Durham! • 10/8-11/18: The Jersey Boys, stotie gala reception following the performance benry of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. DPACnc. efiting Thalian Association. The play is inspired by com, 919-680-2787 opera legend Maria Callas and the master classes

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she taught at the Julliard School in the early 1970’s.

Gloria Crist, who began her career in Wilmington, returns to star in the production, after having starred as Vicky on the Peabody Award-winning television series Brotherhood as well as the feature films Normal Adolescent Behavior and Missing William. Crist is a Rhode Island Theater Critics Award winner for Best Actress last season for her performance in Master Class. Also features Wilmington actors Joe Gallison, Jamey Graves, Constance Waddell, Lauren Mazzola, Eric Maasch, and Jonathan Barber, who also serves as music director. Directed by Tom Briggs.

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

Jen Iapalucci at 910-269-1518.

comedy EARLY START 7/5, 6:30-9pm: To the Trees Comedy w/Chris Williams. Barista Cafe & Cape Fear Bakery. Lots of Laughs with these guys! Full menu, appetizers, cocktails, beer and wine for sale. Chandler’s Wharf, downtown Wilmington.

music/concerts WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER

CAPE FEAR BLUES FESTIVAL 7/27-29: The centerpiece of our region’s summer music season is a tradition among Blues listeners

and musicians, far and wide. Events include the Cape Fear Blues Cruise on the Henrietta III, live Blues shows at local clubs, a Blues workshop, the All-Day Blues Jam, and a Guitar Giveaway. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Blues Society. Information: www.capefearblues.org or 910-350-8822.

KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free concert series at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach on the second and fourth Fridays of June, July and August. Blankets, chairs and picnics welcome. No pets or beverages allowed; beverages for sale. Concerts are 6;308:30pm. 7/13: BLP (Classic Rock & Dance); 7/27, Beach Billy Brothers (Beach, Classic R & B); 8/10, South of K (Bluegrass); 8/24, The Mako Band (Beach Boogie Blues). 910-458-8434 or greg@ pleasureislandnc.org.

SEAFOOD BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL Tickets on sale now! 19th Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival: 10/13-14, feat. 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Blues Icon, the legendary founding member of the Allman Bros, Gregg Allman , along with 14 other blues and jazz groups on two stages at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Allman will tour in support of his seventh solo album, his first in 13 years, Low Country Blues.

Tickets: $40/adv for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $50/Saturday (Gregg Allman plays Saturday night) and $15/Sun. Kids 12 and under are free. No coolers or pets; chairs, towels and blankets welcome. 910-458-8434/greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

dance OVER ‘50S DANCE The Over 50’s Dance will be held Tues, 7/10, in the New Hanover Senior Center at 2222 S. College Rd., 7:30-10pm. Live music by Diane & Tony.

Adm: $5, plus finger food or 2-liter drink. Couples, singles and all ages welcome. 799-1694

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TECHNIQUES IN MOTION 2012 Techniques In Motion School of Dance classes and camps offered through 7/27. Tap and ballet, hip-hop and musical theatre, and more! Camp schedules available in studio lobby and on website: www.techniquesinmotion.com799-3223 LINE DANCING Line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. Classes held in fourweek sessions, Sun., 4-5pm, in the Fran Russ Rec Center located behind Town Hall at Wrightsville Beach Park.Session 2: 8/5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012. Pre-reg.: 910-256-7925. www.towb.org.

7/5: ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Artful Living Group welcomes July artist Gabriel Lehman’s latest works on exhibit. Lehman is well-known for his fantastical displays of magical worlds, crossing the eeriness of Tim Burton with the majestic youth of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Be sure to meet the artist on the 5th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and find out about his process.

Complimentary wine and treats available, too; 112 Cape Fear Boulevard. www.artfullivinggroup.com

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

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

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

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

• Sunday Practicas at 1:30pm at Dodi and Jack’s Casa de Tango, 7/29.

art SILVER COAST WINERY Feat. “The Myxolydian Artist” James Davis—almost 40 years of dedication and innovation. His works display thousands of shades and the layering of colors.

James is the founder of the Myxolydain School of Modern American Painting, which originated as a term for the primary Jazz scale. On display until 9/10.

Public is invited. www.silvercoastwinery.com or 910 287 2800.

OUTSIDE “Outside,” featuring folk and traditional pieces from Penny Ames, who utilizes recycled materials and found objects, painting simple images that focus on basic human needs; Elizabeth Singletary, a professional calligrapher since the age of 11, who now does collage w/pieces of magazines which she glues onto a canvas. Show closes Fri., 7/13.

WHQR’s studio in The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St. (910) 343-1640.

MYTHOS Show features works from nearly 20 different local and regional artists who have created their own interpretations based on mythological stories. Works on display range from representations of classic mythologies in Greek and Roman contexts, to more modern and nontraditional interpretations. The result is a stunning array of originals and prints, paintings, stencils, murals, skate decks, sculptures, and assemblage pieces. Mythos showcases a huge variety of styles, and is sure to have something for every-

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body. 6622 Gordon Road, #N, Wilmington, NC. GARY SHELL PHOTO CONTEST The Wilmington and New Hanover County Greenway would like to invite you to participate in this photography contest to raise awareness and usage of the Cross-City Trail. This contest is open to adults and kids. Groups and categories: Adults (16 and older)— ”Community on the Greenway,” families, community events or general group activities on the greenway; “In Motion on the Greenway,” biking, running, kayaking, or any activity being shot in motion on the greenway; “Nature/Wildlife on the Greenway,” Any trees, animals or creepy crawlies on the greenway; Young Adult/Kid (15 and younger)— “Fun on the greenway,” anything that people are having a good time with on the greenway; “Black and White on the greenway,” classic spin on the Wilmington Greenway; “Nature/Wildlife on the Greenway,” trees, animals or creepy crawlies on the greenway.

BIG PRINT BLOCK PARTY EXHIBITION Big Print Block Party Exhibition. Giant Woodcuts Printed with a Steamroller. CFCC Hanover Gallery, 3rd and Hanover Street. Through July 22, 4th Friday More info at CapeFearPress.com ART BLAST Join Cool Wilmington for the annual ARTblast in historic downtown Wilmington, 9/5-9. An explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art—celebration of talent spread out over a five day period. Artists of all mediums are to sign up for the ArtWalk! Please fill out the application order to set up a booth during the ARTwalk on Front Street. Participating venues should send yourperformance information for September 5th-9th via email to be listed for free on the CoolWilmington ARTblast website. info@coolwilmington.com for sponsorship info. Chris Andrews: 216-374-8884 JULIA TRAN ART Artist Julia Tran’s oil painting in all styles at 1043 S. College Rd. K-12 DISPOSABLE CAMERA PHOTOS Ordinary Magic: Disposable Camera Photographs

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

RYAN LEWIS Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization, and Bottega Gallery present “Melodic Owl Dreams: a presentation of abstract paintings, featuring work by Wilmington artist Ryan Lewis.” On display through July 2012. Utilizing thick, bright, chaotic brush-

strokes alongside three-dimensional form, Lewis’ recent series of paintings showcase an interpretation of sound and emotion illustrated on canvas with paints, inks, cassette tapes, reel to reel tape and more. Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737 BOTTEGA EVENTS Now showing Ryan Lewis’ Melodic Owl Dreams through July. • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night and open paint. • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine tastings, 7pm. bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com.

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

PROJEKTE Weekly events: Live music Wed-Sat; Mon: drum circle, 7-8pm; Sun. Metamorphosis open mic, 9pm; Tues, Projektion Theater Film Series, sundown; Wed, Soiree d’Electronica, 9pm; Thurs. wine tasting, 7pm.

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museums BATTLESHIP NC 7/14: Battleship 101, 2nd Saturdays Programs, 10am-4pm. Vsitors engage with ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship as they create dialogue on specific subjects relative to daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the time of combat. Free with paid admission. • 7/14, 10am-4pm: The Legacy Series: Under the Sea with Submarine USS NC 2nd Saturdays Programs. Go Under the Sea with Submarine USS NC and discover life aboard U.S. Navy submarines. Area submarine veterans will bring “show and tell items” and video to engage visitors about different eras of submarine development, technologies, equipment, mission, and daily life aboard these undersea warriors. The next Legacy Series: Blue and Gray NC, Saturday, 8/1, will focus on the two NC which served in the Civil War, the ship-of-the-line for the Union and the ironclad for the Confederacy. All are free with paid admission. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www.battleshipnc.com CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 7/15: Cape Fear Treasures: “Shoes” takes a glimpse into a selection of footwear from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection.

19th, 20th, and 21st centuries featuring spectator oxford pumps, lace-up boots, satin slippers, Air Jordans and more! • Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown. Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. • Toys and Games (through 9/9): View historical images of people at play and toys and games from our collection, and play with a variety of interactives. Adults and children alike enjoy viewing toys from the past, and you can enjoy playing together as a family. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first

Sun. ea. mo. • Play! 7/7, 14, 21, 1-4pm. Free/members, or w/admission. Play the oldest known game and compete in Museum Bingo; compare modern and historic toys.Create your own toys and games to take home. • Cape Fear Skies: A realistic planetarium experience the third Sunday of each month.

Schedule: Summer Constellations, 7/14, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Free/members, or w/admission. Investigate and learn how to locate “seasonal pictures” in the night sky. • Museum Carts: Explore artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout museum: Sun., 7/1, 1-3pm. Free/members, or w/admission. • Night at the Museum, 7/28, 6-10pm. $3 for members; $6 for non-members. Meet nocturnal animals; examine the night sky. Be amazed as you encounter the sights and sounds of our nighttime world! Sponsored by Time Warner Cable Connect A Million Minds. • Cape Fear Museum Summer Shorts are hands-on adventures for groups of 10 or more children and their adult chaperones. “Shorts” are a great option for daycare centers, year-round schools, home-school groups, as well as camps that are looking to supplement their activities with an educational component. Programs are 60-minutes in length and appropriate for children ages 5–14. $6 per child. Themes: Cape Fear Indians, Bugs!, Star Quest and Toys and Games. Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3.

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

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

These materials are in a raw, in-between state—their promise yet to be realized—much like the textile industry of the 21st century, and our current understanding of it. • Julie VonDerVellen, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; Represents the first museum exhibition featuring work by this emerging artist, Julie VonDerVellen, a recent MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. A close inspection of these seemingly pedestrian garments of everyday wear reveal highly crafted, intricate constructions made entirely of handmade paper derived from recycled cotton clothing. Garments evoke memories; memories evoke garments. • Elliot Dangerfield: Art and Life in NC. Opening reception, 6/1, 6-8pm.

Dangerfield will have over 60 paintings and drawings

from private and museum collections, influenced by Impressionist and Symbolist artists, his work is ethereal. Hangs in Brown Wing through 8/19. • Exhibition tours every Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • All Night Strut (see theatre listings). • Music in the Courtyard: 7/5, w/ Benny Hill Quartet, jazz, 7-8:15pm. 8/2, Elijah’s Best (soul R&B, rock, beach, blues, country).

CAM members and students: $5, non-members: $10. CaféJohnnie serves refreshments and dinner every Thurs, 5-9pm. • 7/21: Civil War Activities, 1st North Carolina Company E, 10am-2pm. Open to public. The unit will provide monthly civil war activities on the museum’s grounds, so come and watch drills, rifle firings and more. Engage with the reenactors about their passion for providing living history and explore the historic Civil War site where the Battle of Forks Road took place. The museum’s site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of U.S. Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on 2/20/1865. • CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School summer master classes for middle and high-school students; and summer adult art classes, one-to-two-day workshops to sixweek classes. www.cameronartmuseum.com/adult. php/910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024).• Tai Chi and Yoga. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 7/4, 5-8pm 4th of July Celebration: Air Rocket Challenge, Firework Painting, Sound Makers. 6pm, 7pm & 8pm: Soda Explosions. 6:30pm: Giant Game of Twister. 1/2 off admission for immediate military family members or personnel who show ID! • Summer camps: Star Wars, 7/9-13; Superheroes, 7/2327; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, 8/6-10. Preregister! • 8/10-11: Mud Day: Explore Magic Mud, a substance with properties of both a solid and a liquid at the same time, make mud pies, try a mud mask, create a traditional Mud Cloth painting, and cover yourself in lots and lots of mud! Wear bathing suit or old clothes and bring a towel and a change of clothes! • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Leading to Reading Literacy Class , 9am, and Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Acting Club 2pm. • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help pro-

only $4/family and includes access to entire Museum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St.910763-2634, on the web at www.wrrm.org.

mote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg. classes. 910-4588257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. Housed in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am,

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, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 7620492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Mansion: 7/13, The Frog Project; 8/10, Dixieland All Start; 9/14 New Hanover High School Jazz Band. Tickets: $5-$12; wine and beer sold onsite. • 9/17: Autumn Harvest Tea in an

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sports/recreation WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute cruises on the hour at 1, 2 & 3pm daily Tues-Sat See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, and enjoy snacks and drinks for sale onboard. • Saturday’s Sunset Dinner Cruise w/buffet

by Front Street Brewery. Captain will be share light stories of the Wilmington area, but mostly you will be enjoying the evening with some relaxing music and a calming float down the river. • Acoustic Spotlight on the River, feat. live music during a Cape Fear River cruide, w/cash bar and light snacks. 7/5 Kim Disco; 7/6 Mark Lynch; 7/12 Dave Meyer; 7/13 Rob Bocchino and Meredith; 7/19 Susan Savia; 7/20 Mark Daffer; 7/26 Brent Stimmel; 7/27 Clay Crotts • Starlight Cruises Great way to cool down and end and evening or hit up the full bar on board and get ready for a night on the town. See the unique lights of Wilmington after dark from the river. It is a truly beautiful sight. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water Street, Wilmington. Reservations: 910-338-3134;Wilmington Water Tours, 910-338-3134. www.wilmingtonwatertours.com

Antebellum Mansion w/tea and treats in formal parlors. ‘Embrace the pace of yesteryear’ amidst friends old and new. Door prizes, gift shop discounts and more at this benefit/ fundraiser to support this 150 year-old icon. $30 until 8/15; $35 thereafter. 910251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St

museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910)7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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PILATES CERTIFICATION In Balance Pilates Studio: 50-hr. classical Pilates mat certification program teaches the traditional Pilates method up to an intermediate as well as teaching techniques, basic anatomy, advancements, modifications and fundamentals to enhance your teaching abilities. The two weekend design gives the student the opportunity to better retain the information learned, and this program will be geared toward teaching groups. Beginner Mat Training. Weekend II: July 19-20 (Thursday/Friday) Intermediate Mat Training • Practice Teaching10 Hours: the student teaches 10-1 hour classes. Practice teaching can be done by teaching a friend a private mat class, by teaching a small group in your home or teaching a scheduled class at a studio or gym and all 10 hours are to be done between weekends I and II. This requirement is essential to getting the most out of the program as weekend II will include time dedicated to discussing these practice teaching experiences. $500 due or 2 payments of $275 on each weekend. Required texts: “The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning” by Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen and “A Pilates’ Primer: The Millennium Edition” by Joseph Pilates. Carrie Pages: 910-228-9112 for more info.

DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES 7/26, 9am-4pm: Dragonflies & ButterfliesWorkshop. $5. Instructors: Andy Fairbanks, park manager at Halyburton Park. Matt Collogan, environmental education manager at Airlie Gardens. Participants will learn about the life cycles, behaviors and ecological significance of these amazing insects. Areas of discovery include investigation of larval host plants, aquatic dip netting, aerial insect netting and hiking different natural areas in Wilmington. New Hanover County, Airlie Gardens. Matt Collogan, 910-7987707 (mcollogan@nhcgov.com). City of Wilmington, Halyburton Park, Andy Fairbanks, 910-341-0076 (andy.fairbanks@wilmingtonnc.gov) ADVENTURE KAYAK COMPANY The Adventure Kayak Company in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to announce the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat.,7/28, 8/18, 9/1. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Meet at 8am at Adventure Kayak Company, 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre-reg/prepay rqd. 910-454-0607.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS & REC Tennis lessons for youth & adults, tennis ladder, cape fear cotillion, performance club, bridge workshops, line dancing, shag lessons, youth art & jewelry camp, youth tennis camp, youth lacrosse camp, youth soc-

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

film SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 7/8: “Melancholia”—a 2011 film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland. Revolves around two sisters during and shortly after the wedding party of one of them, while Earth is about to collide with an approaching rogue planet. The film prominently features music from the prelude to Richard Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde (1857–59) • 7/18: “Don’t Come Knocking”—Howard Spence (Sam Shepard) has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. One day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there, which gives him a ray of hope that his life wasn’t all in vain. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Sundays, 8pm, free.

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

7/8, Hugo; 7/15, Judy Moody and the not Bummer Summer; 7/22, The Muppets; 7/29, Big Miracle; 8/5, The Adventures of Tin Tin; 8/12, Mars Needs Moms; 8/19, Happy Feet Two; 8/26, Blue Hawaii (Elvis); 9/2, Journey 2. 910-458-8434; www.pleasureislandnc.org CINEMATIQUE Plays weekly at Thalian Hall main stage, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30pm, $8 (unless otherwise noted) • 7/9-11: Richard Linklater directs this darkly comic docudrama detailing the unusual friendship between a likable Texas mortician and a wealthy but reviled widow, and the shocking crime that followed. Inspired

by Hollandsworth’s 1998 Texas Monthly article, Bernie takes place in Carthage, TX, where effeminate mortician Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) enjoys a reputation as a friendly and upstanding member of the community. Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), on the other hand, couldn’t hold a lower position on the local social scale. When the caustic widow’s body is discovered stuffed in her own freezer, local District Attorney Buck Davidson (Matthew McConaughey) vows that justice will be served, as the locals rally to Bernie’s defense. (Rated PG-13. 1 hr. 44 min. ) • 7/16-18: Every year, thousands of aspiring dancers enter one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions, the Youth America Grand Prix, where lifelong dreams are at stake. In the final round, with hundreds competing for only a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected.

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kids stuff CF MUSEUM CAMPS Camps are geared towards children 5-14 and teach kids history and science of the Lower Cape Fear region, and takes place 9am-noon daily. Cape Fear Wild teaches children ages 9-10 how to be conscientious conservationists through the discovery of the region’s plants and animals, and ponder connections between humans and the environment. • In Museumology*, campers ages 11-14 design their own exhibit for Cape Fear Museum by selecting artifacts and telling their stories. • In Dinos & More, for ages 5-6, children discover the answers to everything they ever wanted to know about dinosaurs. Weekly camp: $70-$90. *Museumology is $90 for Museum members and $110 for non-members. www.capefearmuseum.com.

BEGINNER SKATEBOARD CLINICS 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 10:30am-noon: Beginner Skateboard Clinics. The Greenfield Grind Skatepark is offering beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. Greenfield Grind Skatepark, Greenfield Lake (behind 302 Willard St.) $15/participant includes a pass to skate free for that day plus 2 free day passes. Skater will become familiar with his/her equipment. Identify potential safety hazards. Begin to understand the “setup” of a skatepark. Establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills.

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COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMP Coastal Athletics summer camps: 7/9-13 Baseball, Ages 9-12; 7/9-13 Golf, Ages 9-12; 7/16-20 Baseball, Ages 9-12; 7/16-20 Lacrosse, Ages 9-12; 7/2327 Baseball, Ages 6-9; 7/23-27 Softball, Ages 6-9; 7/30- 8/3 Baseball, Ages 9-12; 7/30-8/3 Soccer, Ages 9-12; 8/6-10 Baseball, Ages 13-18, 8am-noon.

Session 1 (Daily Event), 12:30pm-4:30pm (Extended Stay). Extended Stay (study skills-or multi sport activity). Cost: $150/week, $35/day, $20/day to extend stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis and T-Shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Coastal Athletics also offers Birthday Parties,Tutoring and SAT prep, Team Practices, Private Lessons (Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Lacrosse). Instructors consist of former professional collegiate players. www.coastalathletics.net or 910452-5838 WB REC CAMPS Challenger Sports, British Soccer Camp—Mon-Fri, 7/9-13 at Wrightsville Beach Park. Fee includes a soccer ball and a T-shirt. Fees and times vary depending upon age; call for more details. • Performance Club: Summer 2012 brings four creative performing arts sessions led by local Performance Club director, LJ Woodard. Mon-Fri, 1-4pm; fee, Wrightsville Beach residents $130 / Non-residents $160. Kids with Character!, 7/9-13 (Ages 9-14), Grand Slam Performance Camp!, 7/30-8/3 (Ages 4*-8 yrs), It’s Showtime!, 8/6- 10 (Ages 9-14), Camp Wilmywood! (*4 year olds entering Kindergarten in the fall are eligible!) • The Wilmington Hammerheads will lead one, 4-day camp, Mon-Fri, 8/6-9, WB Park, 9am-noon, for ages 5-12. Fee includes a Hammerheads T-shirt, a soccer ball, a ticket to the next Hammerheads home game, skills competition, & professional coaching. • For ages 7 and up, students will explore basic paint-

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Performers of all levels find expression and fulfillment during our all day camp. Ages 7-14: An Underwater Adventure—An ordinary dip in the bathtub will turn into a rockin’ trip under the sea. Campers will perform hit summer songs like “Surfin’ USA,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “Under the Sea.” 7/9-13, 9am-4pm; $235. Provides technical training in music, drama, voice and dance. Taches fundamentals to every child we serve, but really we are hoping our actors’ experiences the joy of pretending out loud and has fun while doing it. The byproduct of fun helps children build self-confidence, overcome shyness, and develop critical thinking skills…and of course have fun! • “And the Tony Goes To...” : Creating and starring in the first ever Summer Camp Tony Awards, the campers will honor Tony award-winning musicals, from “Hairspray” to “AChorus Line.” Broadway is always rockin’ and so will the campers! 7/23-27, 9am-4pm; $235. Tracy Tertzagian Summer Program Director 910-792-1811. TracyT@FSOW.ORG

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AIRLIE SUMMER CAMP Airlie Gardens ushers flocks of school-aged children into its 67-acre classroom for a “Wild Adventures!” summer camp, 7/9 – 13 and 7/16 - 20. allows young naturalists to explore and discover the vast varieties of wildlife, plants and other local organisms that use the Garden property as habitat. Students are able to experience open areas, forested settings, a salt marsh ecosystem and a freshwater pond within a few steps. Airlie’s vast wildlife includes more than 173 species of birds as well as many populations of reptiles, insects, fish, shellfish and mammals.Focus on sustainable living practices; to learn from nature.

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HALYBURTON PARK CAMPS Halyburton Park offers a variety of summer camps for kids ages 5-13. Early drop-off, 7:30 available w/ add. $30 fee. Jr. Naturalist Camp, ages 7-9, 7/1620, 8am-5pm. Discover diversity of plants and animals in NC w/field trips to various natural areas and attractions. Reg. by 7/2. $225. • Eco Camp, ages 10-13, 7/25-29, 8am-5pm. Discover seashells of the coast, go hiking and canoeing, take a fossil hunt, crab and seine to discover marine life. On Friday we’ll travel to Raleigh and visit the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and watch an IMAX movie. Reg by 6/11, $225 • Nature Art Camp, ages 7-9, 7/9-13, 8am-5pm (reg by 6/25). 10-13, 8/6-10, 8am-5pm (reg. by 7/23). Discover nature through artists’ eyes as you spend the week drawing, painting, sculpturing, and journaling. Field trips will be taken to various parks, museums and the Ft. Fisher Aquarium. *Art supplies not included. $225. • Adventure Camp, ages 10-13, 7/30-8/3, 8am-5pm. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and fossil collecting. Lunch not included. Reg by 7/16. $275. www.halyburtonpark.com

CFFA SUMMER CAMPS The Cape Fear Fencing Association still has space open for its 2012 Summer Camps program, offering beginner camps for youth who have never fenced, and advanced camps in all three weapons. Each camp is one week long and runs from 9-5. Camps start the week of July 16th andrun through the middle of August. Additional information: www.capefearfencing.com.

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Sing, dance and play rhythm instruments with your little one! Early Childhood Music and Movement for 6 months to 5 years. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at Downtown Community Arts Center, Drop ins welcome. $10 per family. 910-777-8889 www.happylittlesingers.com

CAMP THRIVE Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. feat. a free summer retreat for females, ages 13-19, who have experience sexual abuse/assault.

Experience assists in healing and growing through interactive discussion and activities, in safe, nurturing environement, co-led by RCC Advocates and licensed clinical social worker. Topics: body image,

self-discovery, and individuality, coping/communication skills, building dreams and goals and relationships for the future. RSVP by 7/13: Jessica Green, jgreen@coastalhorizons.org. 910-392-7460.

PERFORMANCE CAMPS Performance Club Kids will conduct a variety of performance camps for kids and teens! From Broadway to Improv Camps, or Film to Make Up Camps... we’ve got alot to choose from...even Glee! Whether you’re a “kid with character” or a teen with professional aspirations - we have a camp for you! Two locations - WB Parks and Recreation or the Performance Club Studio Theater! www.PerformanceClubKids.com. (910) 338-3378. Camps are 1/2 day for $150/week. Start June 25-August 10th!S SUMMER READING PROGRAM Summer Reading Club registration open at all New Hanover County Public Library branches as well as online at www.nhclibrary.org. Preschoolers (ages 0-5): and School Age Kids (ages 5-12): Dream Big: READ! • Tweens and Teens (grades 6-12): Own the Night: Read •Adults: Read. Relax. Repeat. Summer Readers set their own goals and pick their own books. Participants can keep a log of what they read and how much time they spend reading on the Library’s Summer Reading Club page. 910-798-6303.

readings/lectures WAR ZONE: WORLD WAR II 7/16, 7:30pm: Author Kevin Duffes will talk about his newest book, “War Zone: World War II,” off the Coast of North Carolina, a history of U-Boat attacks some of which, in fact, could be seen from our beaches. Did the Germans shell the Ethel-Dow plant at Kure Beach? This program is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a state-wide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Rebecca Taylor, fphps@ yahoo.comFree and open to public. Federal Point History Center, 1121-A North Lake Park Blvd. www. federalpointhistory.org

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

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) Members of the Nevada Republican Party have concocted a bizarre version of family values. A large majority of them are opposed to gay marriage and yet are all in favor of legal brothels. Their wacky approach to morality is as weird as that of the family values crowd in Texas, which thinks it’s wrong to teach adolescents about birth control even though this has led to a high rate of teen pregnancies. My question is: Why do we let people with screwed-up priorities claim to be the prime caretakers of “family values”?

In accordance with the astrological omens, I urge you to reject the conventional wisdom as you clarify what that term means to you. It’s an excellent time to deepen and strengthen your moral foundation.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) There’s a term for people who have the ardor of a nymphomaniac in their efforts to gather useful information: “infomaniac.” That’s exactly what I think you should be in the coming week. You need data and evidence, and you need them in abundance. What you don’t know would definitely hurt you, so make sure you find out everything you need to know. Be as thorough as a spy, as relentless as a muckraking journalist and as curious as a child. P.S.: See if you can set aside as many of your strong opinions and emotional biases as possible. Otherwise they might distort your quest for the raw truth. Your word of power is “empirical.”

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) Of all the signs of the zodiac, you’re the best at discovering short cuts. No one is more talented than you at the art of avoiding boredom. And you could teach a master course in how to weasel out of strenuous work without looking like a weasel. None of those virtues will come in handy during the coming week, however. The way I see it, you should concentrate very hard on not skipping any steps. You should follow the rules, stick to the plan and dedicate yourself to the basics. Finish what you start, please! (Sorry about this grind-it-out advice. I’m just reporting what the planetary omens are telling me.)

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) The epic breadth of your imagination is legendary.

Is there anyone else who can wander around the world without ever once leaving your home? Is there anyone else who can reincarnate twice in the span of few weeks without having to go through the hassle of actually dying? Yet, now and then, there do come times when your fantasies should be set aside so that you may soak up the teachings that flow your way when you physically venture outside of your comfort zone. Now is such a

moment, my fellow Cancerian. Please, don’t take a merely virtual break in the action. Get yourself away from it all, even if it’s only to the marvelous diversion or magic sanctuary on the other side of town.

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) In Norse mythology Fenrir was a big bad wolf that the gods were eager to keep tied up. In the beginning they tried to do it with metal chains, but the beast broke free. Then they commissioned the dwarves to weave a shackle out of six impossible things: a bear’s sinews, a bird’s spit, a fish’s breath, a mountain’s root, a woman’s beard, and the sound a cat’s paws made as it walked. This magic fetter was no thicker than a silk ribbon, but it worked very well. Fenrir couldn’t escape from it. I invite you to take inspiration from this story, Leo. As you deal with your current dilemma, don’t try to fight strength with strength. Instead, use art, craft, subtlety and even trickery. I doubt you’ll need to gather as many as six impossible things. Three will probably be enough. Two might even work fine.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.)

This is a time when your personal actions will have more power than usual to affect the world around you. The ripples you set in motion could ultimately touch people you don’t even know and transform situations you’re not part of. That’s a lot of responsibility! I suggest, therefore, that you be on your best behavior. Not necessarily your mildest, most polite behavior, mind you. Rather, be brave, impeccable, full of integrity and a little wild.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) Goldfish that are confined in small aquariums stay small. Those that spend their lives in ponds get much bigger. What can we conclude from these facts? The size and growth rate of goldfish are directly related to their environment. I’d like to suggest that a similar principle will apply to you Librans in the next 10 months. If you want to take maximum advantage of your potential, you will be wise to put yourself in spacious situations that encourage you to expand. For an extra boost, surround yourself with broad-minded, uninhibited people who have worked hard to heal their wounds.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) Over the years, you’ve explored some pretty exotic, even strange ideas about what characterizes a good time. In the coming days, I’m guessing you will add to your colorful tradition with some rather unprecedented variations on the definition of “pleasure” and “happiness.” I don’t mean to imply that this is a problem.

Not at all. To paraphrase the Wiccan credo, as long as it harms no one (including yourself), anything goes.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) There come times in your life when you have a sacred duty to be open to interesting tangents and creative diversions; times when it makes sense to wander around aimlessly with wonder in your eyes and be alert for unexpected clues that grab your attention. But this is not one of those times, in my opinion. Rather, you really do need to stay focused on what you promised yourself you would concentrate on. The temptation may be high to send out sprays of arrows at several different targets. But I hope that instead you stick to one target and take careful aim with your best shots.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) I’ve been meditating on a certain need that you have been neglecting, Capricorn— a need that has been chronically underestimated, belittled or ignored, by both you and others. I am hoping that this achy longing will soon be receiving some of your smart attention and tender care. One good way to get the process started is simply to acknowledge its validity and importance. Doing so will reveal a secret that will help you attend to your special need with just the right touch.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) Due to the pressure-packed influences currently coming to bear on your destiny, you have Official Cosmic Permission to fling three dishes against the wall. (But no more than three.) If you so choose, you also have clearance to hurl rocks in the direction of heaven, throw darts at photos of your nemeses, and cram a coconut cream pie into your own face. However, understand that taking actions like these should be just the initial phase of your master plan for the week. In the next phase, you should capitalize on all the energy you’ve made available for yourself through purgative acts like the ones I mentioned. Capitalize how? For starters, you could dream and scheme about how you will liberate yourself from things that make you angry and frustrated.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) Check to see if you’re having any of the following symptoms: 1. sudden eruptions of gratitude; 2. a declining fascination with conflict; 3. seemingly irrational urges that lead you to interesting discoveries; 4. yearnings to peer more deeply into the eyes of people you care about; 5. a mounting inability to tolerate boring influences that resist transformation; 6. an increasing knack for recognizing and receiving the love that’s available to you. If you’re experiencing at least three of the six symptoms, you are certifiably in close alignment with the cosmic flow, and should keep doing what you’ve been doing. If none of these symptoms have been sweeping through you, get yourself adjusted.

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ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@bellsouth.net.

Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm; or Sat., 3-5pm. • Artful Cooking, 4wks, $150. Mon, 2-5pm. Sketch a still life using the ingredients from recipes from my toaster oven cookbook. Then, we will cook the ingredients and eat them! Bring a beverage of your choice. • Collage: Tues, 11am-1pm.

• Portraiture—Drawing With Pencil, Tues, 3-5pm. shading, lighting, capturing the character of a face and rendering details to create a beautiful portrait.

• Painting Your Garden—Acrylic Painting , Wed., 11am-1pm. Basics and how to paint flowers, leaves and your floral landscape. Working from photos or on site. • Coastal Subjects—Acrylic Painting , Wed., 3-5pm: Skills for depicting North Carolina beaches, rivers, ocean, and local sites. Work from a photo or on site. • Draw and Paint Kid’s Workshop- $20/ two-hr session; materials included. Sat, 11am-1pm.

Ages 6 – 12 experiment with different drawing and painting materials. Each child is guided toward learning drawing and painting skills towards producing an awesome completed drawing or painting project at the end of the session.

clubs/notices HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 7/7, 4pm: Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear picnic and meeting. Hugh MacRae Park, 314 Pine Grove Dr. Meet at shelter #5, located beside the younger kids playground and the restrooms. HFCF will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers, the rest will be potluck. Also needed: 1 large bag of charcoal or 2 smaller bags. RSVP: WWW.HUMANISM.

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nation ticket/ballots will be on sale from 10am until 2pm (or until the chowder runs out) for $5 per person with children under 6 free. Limited to the first 12 teams applying. For more information about the SWBS and the Cook-off Rules and Applications go to: www.southportwoodenboatshow.com or phone Robert and Jeanne Potter at 910-457-5223.

cally grown produce and handmade items. Sponsor of the 10% Farm to Fork initiative! Wed., 8am-1pm through 9/26. Corner of Bay & Davis St. www.localharvest.org.

culinary CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910545-8055 WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtonfarmers.com); Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Carolina Beach Lake (Through 9/15; 910-431-8122); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mondays, Causeway Dr. (Through 9/3; 910-256-7925; Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www.poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts and crafts vendors. Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer.Cooking classes: 7/11, 25, 8/15, 29, 9/12, 26, 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and locally-produced farm products. Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale. Second Sat of month; next one, 8/11, 10am-2pm. Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www.townofleland.com/parksandrec.html • Southport Waterfront strives to promote fresh lo-

BOAT SHOW CHOWDER COOKOFF Brunswick Catch and Captain Pete’s Seafood Restaurant have joined with Southport Wooden Boat Show to sponsor the inaugural Seafood Chowder Cook-off at the Southport Wooden Boat Show on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Old Yacht Basin in Southport, NC. Restaurants and seafood retail-

BIRD AND BEER Bird and Beer, five-course beer pairing celebrating fowl. Brewmaster Kevin Kozak and Chef Chuck Archer for a 5 course culinary adventure as they explore the world of fowl, the 2nd in a series of beer pairings handcrafted at Front St. Brewery, including this year’s World Beer Cup Gold Award-Winning Spring Brew. The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery on 7/26, 6:30pm. Tickets: $35, available Taste your way through the historic streets of Wilmington at the Front Street Brewery bar. 9 N. Front St. with Liz Biro’s Heart of Downtown culinary tour. The food 910-251-1935. www.frontstreetbrewery.com.

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writer takes folks through some of downtown’s hottest eat spots for a taste of what makes Wilmington history so delicious. Folks also can enjoy her Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, which allows participants to shop at the Riverfront Farmers’ Market on Saturday before heading into a local restaurant and kitchen to learn how to make the most creative meal from the ingredients.

All info can be found at www.lizbiro.com. ers use fresh fish caught in regional waters, w/ 12 teams vying for cash prizes and bragging rights to the SWBS Seafood Chowder Champion 2012-13.

The cook-off opens at 11am. Tasting and voting will continue until 2pm and the winners will be announced at 3pm. First, second, and third place will be awarded cash prizes and trophies, as will the team with the Best Theme decorations. Combi-

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. $25 at www.tastinghistorytours.com.

Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-6226046.

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