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MUSIC>> 2018 came with a new name and new music from Wilmington’s Goodbye Shivers, a seven-piece outfit working on a full-length album as they prepare for a handful of shows in July.

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Gwenyfar talks with J.R. Rodriqguez about the upcoming fundraiser for ‘Remember Yesterday’ maker and encore’s Best Filmmaker 2017] Jonathan Landau that, and he said, “That’s gotta come way down.”

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ften when I talk with visitors or recent transplants, they tell me Wilmington is “a college town.” Yes, I concede, there is a university on College Road and a large community college in downtown Wilmington. And, yes, employment to UNCW is what brought my family here. “That’s why there is so much going on,” they tell me.

There have been a number of changes, rewrites, deleted unnecessary characters and location adjustments (It was originally written about Sanford), but the basic story is the same. The most important change to me is that it takes place in my hometown! e: Why is it important for you to make this film now?

JR: For two simple reasons: 1. Our legacy. I look at companies like Dogma and Honey Head Films and I see their passion and drive to tell great stories and grow as artists; I just want to be part of that. What [legislators in] Raleigh did to the Wilmington [film community] was devastating.

However, these companies won’t be deterred. I want to be part of that community—a community that won’t be bullied by folks who don’t understand the importance of film and jobs in the area.

“Well, no—I wouldn’t say that,” I respond. “I mean, yes, there are colleges bustling with activity, but, really, what spawned the things you are excited about and interested in ... well, a lot of it came from the film industry.”

Then I launch into an involuntary and uncontrollable, but hopefully brief, history and economics lesson about Dino De Laurentiis opening the movie studio and the influx of people here bringing creative skills to the workforce and our area. One result of the film industry having a foot firmly planted in ILM was the growth of independent filmmakers: people without the kind of budgets and backing Dino had, but with passion, excitement and access to the well-trained film crews in the area.

Cucalorus Festival was a direct result of those elements coming together. So was UNCW’s film program.

2. And this is even more important: With so much hate in the world, wouldn’t it be nice to have a story that makes you root for the underdog, laugh at yourself and feel good? When I sent this to Matthew Heldermann with Bondit Media, he wrote back and said, “J.R., it just makes me feel good.” That’s what I wanted to do with Jenny’s story. e: How much money do you need to raise? How far along are you?

J. R. Rodriguez is one example among many of the passionate, creative people in the area with a story to tell and a dream to share it on film. Right now the filmmaker is working on a romantic comedy, “Remember Yesterday.” He was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to chat with encore about the process, his team and their upcoming fundraiser at Ironclad Brewery on July 12. encore (e): So tell us what the film’s about?

JR Rodriguez (JR): “Remember Yesterday” is a story of a Wilmington woman, Jenny Hill-Devlin, who always has a smile for everyone she meets. But, inside, something is missing. When a film project brings her first love, John Raymond back to town after 25 years, things get, shall we say, sticky. Can Jenny find what she’s looking for? Will she have those same feelings for John? Will she get a second chance at her dreams?

PASSION, STORYTELLING, FILM: JR Rodriguez discusses his love of local filmmaking and the fundraiser for his latest project, ‘Remember Yesterday.’ Photo by Belinda Keller Bizic

e: Where did you get the idea?

JR: I was cast in Temple Theatre’s production of “CATS” in the role of Bustopher Jones and Gus. Needless to say, I didn’t have a lot to do. I was surrounded by a hoard of 20- and 30-somethings—all gorgeous and all having boyfriend/girlfriend issues. Some were from New York, the others from around North Carolina. “My boyfriend is cheating. My girlfriend is going to

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Europe. We just started dating.” All sorts of mundane stuff, frankly, but I found it interesting and I wondered if I could write a story about these problems and apply them to folks my age. Come to find out, along with my own experiences, it was pretty easy. So much so, the first draft was 256 pages. That’s not a movie, that’s a geriatric “Thronebirds.”

I told our producer, [local Wilmington film-

JR: So far we have $15,000 in the bank and we’ve been promised another $15,000 but we don’t have that just yet, so I’ll say we have $15,000 to raise. We have some great investors, including Mayor Saffo and Dr. Ken White. We have had a great hand up by Ted Coughlin and Rachel at Ironclad, setting up this event for us. To get the film shot and cut, we need $100,000. The afterward stuff, we can get into later, but right now I’m concerned with just getting it the can. e: Tell us about past films you have completed and released. How are they doing? What did you learn from the process? How are you applying that to this project?

JR: I’ve made a ton of mistakes. The first thing, “All in a Day’s Work,” a short I made with some great folks, did really well.

It played in Barcelona and Rome and a few other places, and I got great feedback.

My second project, “The Caesar of 6th Street,” I really screwed up. I wasn’t getting the help I had hoped for and decided, in my arrogance, I was gonna make it on my own.

I had raised a bit of money, but I was gonna do this thing and show them. I got a great group of people together, started filming this thing and then I ran out of money, the people ran out of interest and they’re nice enough to not say it, but I will: I made a fool of myself. When someone I had never met brought up my writing, I didn’t think much of it, but they wanted to read it. They liked “Remember Yesterday” and thought I could make it. That person moved away, but I started trusting myself.

Not only is “Remember Yesterday” important to me but all my stories, that all take place in Wilmington I might add, are important to me. While working on “Remember Yesterday” I have submitted another story, “Abraham’s Conflict,” to screenwriting festivals. It’s next in line to produce. So far it has won three festivals, placed in five more and is currently up for a few more festivals.

Thanks to Ray Wagner, “The Caesar of 6th Street” is being turned into a television pilot. It has also been submitted to its first festival and I’m looking forward to hearing what folks say.

JR: It’s important I keep this to folks in Wilmington or with Wilmington ties. I want Wilmington to feel it’s their project. I told Mayor Saffo I’d put that bridge in every shot if I had to.

The guys with Dogma have been a great support. I have Jonathan Landau working on it and I’ve been very fortunate to have Jerry Winsett, Allie McCulloch and Cullen Moss show interest in it. My two biggest cheerleaders have been Denise Bass and Susan Kranyik. Their belief in the project is humbling and amazing at the same time.

They keep me off a ledge and keep pushing me—‘cause there are times I want to quit.

But, I realize it’s too important—and could be too important to a great group of people. e: Bryan Putnam is doing the score?

How did that come together? What is it like to collaborate with him on this project?

JR: Ah, my dear Bryan. Bryan has done it, man. Bryan has shown his work everywhere. We’ve had such a great relationship through the years, and when he moved back to Wilmington from NY, we would see each other at Luna [Caffe on Castle Street.]

It came down like this: One morning I was cutting and not paying attention to anything, headphones on, the whole bit. Brye: Who is in the cast? Any notable an walked up, grabbed my shoulder, said crew members to give a shout out? “hello,” and I ripped off the headphones and

said, “I want you to write the music for this.”

He of course responded, “Can I read it?” I got lucky: He liked it.

On a side note, I planned for some of the “theatre” scenes to be rehearsals for “Chicago.” Bryan and I are talking about changing that to his theatrical masterpiece, “The ToyMaker” [which has plans for relaunch in ILM in spring 2019.] e: What are the plans for the film?

The festival circuit? Do you have a distributor?

JR: I’m gonna try and raise some more money once it’s made to send it to festivals but, honestly, I’ve had interests from three companies, including Bondit. Matthew wants to see the rough cut and he has said he wants to be my distribution agent. For a guy at Bondit, I’m beyond humbled and that’s my first stop. e: What advice do you have for fellow filmmakers chasing their dreams?

JR: All the stereotypical stuff: Chase your dreams, believe in yourself. All that is great.

But, at the end of the day, the person that has to believe in your project is you. Lou [Criscuolo, founder of Opera House Theatre Company,] taught me that. He believed in me and thought I had something to say.

The project is actually dedicated to my old boss. You have to stand up to your own

doubts. I’ve quit a hundred times, for like a few hours. Then, back to work. I have a great project and I’m gonna get it made.

Just like a lot of other folks.: They have great projects and, damn it, they need to make them. If I can help them, I will. But stand above the doubts. e: What can people expect at the fundraiser?

JR: We’re gonna be viewing the new teaser trailer and that’s the central plan, but there’s so much more. We’re debuting Bryan’s music for the project, and we have some great food lined up. We’ll have all the fun stuff, like a silent auction—Disney tickets, Broadway tickets, an afternoon cruise and theatre tickets from our local, amazing companies, food, skating lessons, dance lessons. We’re also having a 50/50 raffle we’re pushing. And the film receives a buck off every drink.

DETAILS:

‘Remember Yesterday’ Fundraiser July 12, 6:30 p.m.

Ironclad Brewery 115 N. 2nd St. Free admission Donations welcome; silent and 50/50 auction, food, drinks, fun!

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PRECOCIOUS On May 20, as a handful of adults enjoyed the swings at Angel Park in southwest Atlanta, two children walked up and asked to use the swing set. The adults agreed and started to walk away, reported The (Macon, Georgia) Telegraph, when the boys, about 6 and 12 years old, pulled out rocks the size of baseballs and what appeared to be a black handgun. They threw the rocks, hitting one man on the calf and causing an abrasion, according to Atlanta police. The older boy held the gun and pointed it at the adults, who ran away as the boys ran in the opposite direction. Earlier in May, two children were reported for an alleged armed carjacking in the same neighborhood. [The Telegraph, 5/21/2018]

Patrick Gillis, 18, a senior at Highlands High School and a volunteer firefighter for the Pioneer Hose Fire Department in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, told police he “just wanted to respond to a fire” on May 21, when he was arrested for starting a blaze in a vacant duplex where he used to live. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that witnesses told investigators Gillis was seen at the home before the fire started, then returned as a firefighter to help put it out. He admitted to setting a piece of paper on fire and putting it in the microwave, then leaving. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office estimated damage at $150,000, and Gillis was charged with arson. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 5/22/2018]

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Toronto police constables Vittorio Dominelli, 36, and Jamie Young, 35, had to call for backup in January during a raid on a marijuana dispensary after allegedly sampling some of the evidence. CTV News reported the officers called for help after they began hallucinating, one eventually climbing a tree. In a May 23 press release, Toronto police announced the COMPELLING EXPLANATION two officers had been suspended and now Claiming the shooting was an accident, An- face criminal charges in the incident. [CTV gelo Russo, 55, told police in Tatura, Victoria, News, 5/23/2018] Australia, he tripped over an eggplant during A senior prank went unexpectedly wrong a dispute with a man who had run over his for high school student Kylan Scheele, 18, dog, which caused the gun Russo was carrying to go off, striking David Calandro in the of Independence, Missouri, when he was head and killing him. Calandro and a friend slapped with a three-day suspension on May had gone to Russo’s farm on Feb. 18, 2017, 23 and barred from participating in graduato buy some chilies, 9News reported, but as tion after putting his high school up for sale on he drove away, Russo’s dog, Harry, began Craigslist. Scheele said it was meant to be a barking and chasing the vehicle. Calandro joke. “Other people were going to release live swerved toward the dog to “spook him,” the mice ... I thought, let’s do something more laid friend told a Victorian Supreme Court jury on back,” he told Fox 4. The ad for Truman High May 23, but swerved too far, running over the School listed attractive amenities such as dog instead. Russo pleaded guilty to man- newly built athletic fields, lots of parking and a “bigger than normal dining room.” A lawsuit slaughter on May 25. [9News, 5/23/2018] filed against the school district by the ACLU of Missouri failed to reduce the punishment.

OOPS! [Fox 4, 5/23/2018] Pesky weeds around his garage caused a Springfield Township, Ohio, resident to resort STILL CREEPY to extreme measures: The unnamed homeBefore Chuck E. Cheese was a thing, it owner tried to eliminate them with a torch, was ShowBiz Pizza, complete with the Rockand instead set the garage on fire. Firefighters were called to the scene at 4 a.m. on May afire Explosion Band, an animatronic combo 24, where they found the detached garage that is still the stuff of nightmares. On May 24, “fully involved,” according to the Springfield the Rock-afire Explosion Band was reunited News-Sun. The structure was a total loss, in- at a new arcade bar in Kansas City, Missouri, cluding tools and appliances inside, valued at also called Rock-afire. The band’s inventor, $10,000 to $15,000. [Springfield News-Sun, Aaron Fechter of Creative Engineering in Orlando, Florida, refurbished the band members 5/24/2018] with new masks, skin and costumes, and the playlist is set to include old standards as well CRIME REPORT as more contemporary hits. Bar owner James Three men were arrested on May 20 after Bond was a huge fan of the band as a child: stealing a 25-foot-long shed from a foreclosed “You didn’t know whether they were fake or property in Lebanon, Maine, and dragging it real,” he told The Kansas City Star. [Kansas down the street behind their pickup truck, City Star, 5/23/2018]

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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD:

Goodbye Shivers changes name, releases self-titled EP in time for music fest this weekend BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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s for any band, I’m sure, we all have our disagreements,” Cedric Morrisey notes of the seven-piece outfit Goodbye Shivers. “We tend to have a majority rules-type vote, and though sides can be drawn at times, at the end of the day, it’s understood each member has in mind what’s good for the entirety of the band.”

Once called “The Shivers,” the Wilmington-based rock ‘n’ roll group recently changed their name around the time they were preparing to drop a self-titled EP. But they ran into a small problem: Another band by the same name had it copyrighted.

“So we went back to the drawing board,” Morrisey continues. “We thought it best to keep ‘Shivers’ and settled on Goodbye Shivers with definitive meaning: simply for Check out gift cert half-priced ifi encore cates on DEALS .com!

the listener to decide. Someone once asked Zach [Saffo] if the name change meant the band was separating, to which he responded, ‘No, Goodbye Shivers is saying goodbye to everything that left you down, and in a sense, stuck in the gloom.’”

Despite having a small army of talent—Morrisey, Tanner Richards, Zach Saffo, Sam Messer, Henry Cutting, Preston Lennon and Skyler Davidson—there isn’t an overt sense of having too many cooks in the kitchen ... err, too many members in the band room, so to speak. They delegate various responsibilities. For instance, Saffo and Messer handle social media and advertising. Yet, songwriting is a free-for-all for anyone who wants to try it. Their sound is influenced from gospel and jazz to rock ‘n’ roll and blues.

Messer, Saffo, Richards, and Cutting started the band in 2015, to which they added Lennon and Morisey in December of 2016. “Sam and Zach both went to school together, and after acknowledging a mutual love for rock ‘n’ roll and blues music, they began to play different songs,” Morisey notes.

Goodbye Shivers is now preparing for a full-length follow-up to their EP. Folks can catch them Friday night at Reggies 42nd Street Tavern with Sibilant Sounds and Wendigo Highway. encore spoke with Morrisey about the latest music on the horizon. encore (e): Tell us more about your varying musical backgrounds/differences and how they come together.

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Cedric Morrisey (CM): Well, we’ve all been around music for a majority of our lives. We took lessons at a young age, and I guess that desire to play and perform has always been present.

I’d say our many influences have given us a broader pool of styles to choose from.

I grew up in a Baptist church, so I’ve always been around gospel, as well as classic genres, like soul and R&B. Preston has a trained classical style, to which he has incorporated an immense love for jazz progressions.

Henry knows it all; he listens to literally everyone and every style, in order to increase his knowledge of drumming concepts, and of music as a whole.

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CM: “Cruisin’” has a bit of a jazz basis in it. The main progression in the song was composed by Preston Lennon and then given to me. It spans from a relationship I had, in which I was cheated on.

I guess for every circumstance like that, there’s a grieving period where you just get mad at everything and everyone, but there’s also a time where you become content with the situation, and accept what happened. That’s what “Cruisin’” was about.

SEVEN NATION ARMY: Seven band members make up the small army of talent in Goodbye Shivers.

Photo by Kion Hobdy

e: Tell us more about your forthcoming album.

CM: On the new album, we have chosen to work with the same producer, Dr. Holt Evans. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field of music and has just about every sort of tool for recording imaginable. He is a huge asset for us, in terms of music-making.

We’re hoping to have the album released by the end of August and are still deciding on a name. We want it to accurately reflect the content, as well as where we are as a band.

Right now, our graphics artist is Nolan Craven, a fellow Wilmingtonian who studies studio art at Appalachian State University. Everyone in the band is equally excited and eager to be finished with the project to get it out to our listeners. e: Speaking of the EP, will the fulllength be a continuation of the EP? Or a completely separate entity?

CM: We consider the album as an entire new season for Goodbye Shivers. Tanner will be leading a majority of songs, and the overall work will be guitar-driven and heavy on the rock side, as opposed to the EP, which had a softer, beachy vibe. Several Shivers originals will also be included. e: The song “Cruisin’” is interesting because, lyrically, it’s about an ending relationship but, musically (and with the delivery), we get the sense everything’s OK. Tell us the story behind it.

A lot of our songs serve as a cry out to the current state we as individuals are in. For instance, “Falling,” an original off the new album, is written from Tanner’s perspective. He sees himself trying to catch a loved one through their various struggles. At the end of the day, I think that’s the sole purpose of music; to help people heal and identify and just have a good time. That’s all we’re trying to do. e: What songs can Wilmingtonians expect to hear during your show?

CM: For upcoming shows, the setlist is set to be a combination of older songs, (Shivers originals) more recent ones off the EP, and new songs from the upcoming project. As is typical Shivers sound, the music will have a beachy/bluesy vibe. e: You mentioned a new festival of sorts at Waterline on July 7...

CM: So the Waterline Brewery Festival was proposed to us by a friend, Chase Farnitano, a guitarist for a the local band Volume. So far, the lineup includes Volume, U.N.I.T.Y., Sibilant Sounds, and Goodbye Shivers. We think the festival will be great for each band involved and increase the amount of exposure for all parties. We also are excited about the variety of music fans will get to hear.

DETAILS:

Goodbye Shivers

Featuring Sibilant Sounds and Wendigo Highway Friday, July 6, 9 p.m.

Reggies 42nd Street Tavern 1415 S. 42nd St. Free www.thyshivers.com

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DEXTEROUS JAMS: With a healthy mix of Americana rock, bluegrass and country, L Shape Lot will deliver an upbeat cocktail of tunes at Wrightsville Beach Brewery on July 7 at 3 p.m. Photo by Rachel Stantlif

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Karaoke (8pm; Free)

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Rock ‘n Rage (10pm; Free; Rock)

Juvenile (3pm; $39-$160; Rapper) Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Blues, Rock)

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

Independence Day Bash (9pm; Free; Jazz) —Bourbon St., 35 N. Front St.

Emily Roth (1:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

Sean Gregory (7:30pm; Free; Singer) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

USAF Heritage of America Band (7:30pm; Free; Patriotic)

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Trivia Night (8pm; Free)

—Might As Well, 250 Racine Dr.

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St. —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S. College Rd.

Zion Rootz (6pm; Free; Reggae)

—Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9 Estell Lee Place

Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Independence Day Bash (9pm; Free; Jazz, Rock) —Bourbon St., 35 N Front St.

Abraham Drinkin’ & Ronald Ragin’ (Country) (10pm; Free)

Red Stripe Bottles $250

Fireworks & Machine Gun (6:30pm; Free; Rock) —CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Grenoldo Frazier (6:30pm; $12-$17; Pianist) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St; 910-395-5999

Summer Concert Series (6:30pm; Free; Variety) —Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

Michael Daughtry & the Drift (7pm; $3; Rock) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

—Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd.

Justin Fox & David Morse (8pm; Free; Folk)

THURSDAY, JULY 5

Gruff Goat Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

David Dixon (5pm; Free; Acoustic)

Cardio Hip-hop (5:45pm; $8-$12; Dance)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301

Fundraiser Drag Show (9pm; $5-$10)

—The Dance Element, 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205; 910-685-3787

GRT (10pm; Free; Funk)

Jared Michael Cline (6pm; Free; Soul)

FRIDAY, JULY 6

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Truly Lime Spiked and 5564 Carolina Beach Road $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles Sparkling Water $3 (910)-452-1212 22oz.BellsTwo Hearted IPADraft $5 FRIDAY Visit our website Sinking Bahama Mama $7 $4,www.RuckerJohns.com Cosmos 007 $350 daily$3specials, music and 1/2 Off All Premium GuinnessforCans Red Wine Glasses upcoming events $

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

LIVE MUSIC

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR FRIDAY MONDAY DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Cosmopolitan $4 Select Appetizers 1/2 Off after MONDAY 5pm in bar and patio areas Watermelon Martini $6.50 DAYSeasonal Big Domestic22oz.

Draft Domestic Beers $2 Draft SamALL Adams $5 Pizzas Blue Pool Martini $6 Bottles $3 TUESDAY TUESDAYSATURDAY 1/2 Off SelectLIVE Bottles of Wine IN THE Peach BAR Tea Shiner $6 JAzz Absolut Dream $5 22oz Deschutes Half Price Bottles of Wine Black Butte $ 50$5 Porter NC CraftAbsolut Bottles $3 2 Dream $5 • Pacifico 22oz Weeping Willow Wit WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Beer $5 1/2 Off Nachos after 5pm in bar andMiller patio Light areas Pints $150 Coronoa/ SUNDAY $ 50 Domestic Pints $1.50Lite All 2 $6 after 5pm Corona Bottles Flat Breads $ in bar and patio Corona/Corona Lt. $2.50 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 areas Bloddy Mary $4 16oz Hi WireAmerican Lager Draft $4 THURSDAY Domestic Pints $1.50 Margaritas on the Rocks $4.50 $ Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 $5 White Russians THURSDAY

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

July 4th: Emily Roth 1:30-4:30, Sean Gregory 7:30-11:15 July 5th: Justin Fox & David Morse 8-11 July 6th: Rocky Pleasant 9-12 July 7th: Jake Newman 2:30-5:30, Jesse Stockton 9-12

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Masseuse (1pm; $5; Jazz)

THURSDAY

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

MONDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam TUESDAY

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon

David Dixon (5pm; Free; Acoustic) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

$2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open SATURDAY

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

SUNDAY

$3.75 Hay Bale Ale

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Wrong Way & Feebs (6:30pm; Free; Rock)

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

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

—Beau Rivage Golf Club, 649 Rivage Promenade; 910-612-8757

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Blues, Jazz)

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

Beachbilly Brothers (7pm; Free; Country) —CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Ron & Luiss Sunset Cruise (7pm; $27; Variety) Gina Yashere (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

Tuesday __________________________________________ • 16 NC brews on tap • 8 big screen TV’s • Sports packages

• Bar games • Free popcorn machine

Ch eers!

Trivia Night & FREE Wings Every Tuesday @ 9pm Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee Every Wednesday @ 9pm Free Hot Dog Station and Pot Luck Every Sunday 106 N 2nd Street

(Located next to 2nd Street parking deck) Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri. 2:00pm-2:00am Sat. & Sun. noon-2:00 am

KARAOKE

w/DJ Damo, 9PM

2 KILLIANS • 4 MAGNERS

$ 50

$ 00

Thursday ________________________________________

TRIVIA

8:00 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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The Rock ‘n Roll Hi Fives (7pm; $5; Rock) —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

James Jarvis (8pm; Free; Free)

(as little as $29 a week!)

Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

Into the Fog (1:00 pm; Free; Bluegrass) —Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.

Books, Beer & Jazz Piano. (3pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Selah Dubb (3pm; Free; Reggae)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Reggae Festivus (7pm; Free)

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd; 910-7428055

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

Goodbye Shivers (9pm; Free; Rock)

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

Feebs (9:30pm; Free; Rock, Folk)

—Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Just Yesterday (9pm; Free)

Eric Metts (12pm; Free; Instrumental) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

Reggae Music & Art Festival (1:30pm; $30) L Shape Lot Duo (3pm; Free; Americana)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Rozalind MacPhail (4pm; $15; Flutist) —Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

Lilac 94 (4pm; $3; Harp)

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

Fox Hollow & More (6pm; $5; Rock) —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

Freedom Concert (7pm; Free; Variety)

—CB Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Gina Yashere (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

Tristan Lockamy (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Jesse Stockton (7:30pm; Free; Singer) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

Medicated Sunfish (8pm; Free; Rock, Reggae) —Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.; 910-742-8055

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SUNDAY, JULY 8

Rocky Pleasant (9pm; Free; Country)

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

—The Whiskey, 1 S Front St.

Johnnyswim (7pm; $30.50-$54.50; Rock)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

—The Monk, 417 S College Rd.

9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

Coastal Collective (10pm; Free; Jazz, Hip-Hop)

Zion Rootz (8pm; Free; Reggae)

Sunday ___________________________________________

BREAKFAST BUFFET

Rye Baby (9pm; Free; Folk)

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

SATURDAY, JULY 7

2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS

Justin Lacy Orchestra (8:30pm; $5-$7; Folk)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

LIVE MUSIC $ 00

Polar Bear Blues Band (8pm; Free)

Poolside Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Variety)

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223 —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

—Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd. $3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

Twin Guns & More (8pm; $7; Punk)

Airlie Concert Series (6pm; $2-$9; Variety)

—Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road; 910-798-7700

FRIDAY

$3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd WEDNESDAY

—The Whiskey, 1 S Front St.

—Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-7632223

MONDAY JULY 9

Bachata Mondays (7pm; $12; Dance)

—Dsantos Dance NC, 4569 Technology Dr. Unit 2

Open Mic w/ James Jones (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-7632223

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Family Night (6:30pm; Free)

—CBoardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very!’ (7pm; Free)

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Tanya Solomon (9pm; $0-$10; Magician) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-7632223

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Poolside Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Variety) —Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Beach Music)

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

Robert Lighthouse (7pm; $5; Blues) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Mean Queen - Hard Rock (8pm; Free)

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

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

FREE! • FRIDAY NIGHTS! • RIVERFRONT PARK • MUSIC STARTS AT 6:30PM EVERYTHING NOW: Indie rock band Arcade Fire will lay out some eclectic jams from their latest album at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on July 12. Courtesy Photo

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/6: Carolina Gator Gumbo 7/12: Kuinka 7/14: Water Dog Music Festival 7:15: Beres Hammond

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/6: The Steel Woods 7/7: Prog-Rock Double Header 7/10: Beres Hammond 7/14: Control Group

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/8: The Baby Talk Tour ft. Baby Jesus 7/11: Erasure 7/12: Jimmy Eat World 7/13: Indigo Girls 7/14: Toga Party

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/5: Sam Morrow 7/6: Sleepyhead 7/7: Quiet Slang 7/11: Kurt Vile 7/12: Lake Street Dive (SOLD OUT)

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 7/6: The Lost Generation 7/8: Bob Schneider 7/14: Girls Rock NC

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 7/5: Comedy Open Mic 7/6: Grunge Night 7/7: Unknown Mortal Orchestra 7/12: Kurt Vile

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 7/4: Barenaked Ladies 7/12: Arcade Fire 7/13: Coheed and Cambria 7/14: Slightly Stoopid

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 S. N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 7/6: Tank 7/7: Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith Tribute) 7/8: Collective Soul 7/11: Jimmy Eat World

MAY 25

JULY 20 Funky Monks

JUNE 1 Red Zeppelin

JULY 27 Breakfast Club

JUNE 8 Hey Johnny Park

AUG 3

JUNE 15

AUG 10

JUNE 22 The Core

AUG 17 Skydog

JUNE 29 20 Ride

AUG 24 Abbey Road Live

JULY 6

AUG 31 Satisfaction

JULY 13 Departure

Beer and wine for sale with valid ID; outside beverages, food, coolers, and pets prohibited.

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ARTS>>ART

PERCEPTIONS OF NATURE:

Photographers Melissa Wilgis, Victoria Paige and Guy Pushee come together in ‘The Art of Nature’

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BY: JAMES MCCRAE

s we trudge through our daily routines, it’s effortless to forget the encompassing nature of ... well, nature.

It’s easy to swat away dragonflies buzzing about in their summer spirals, to overlook blossoming flowers with a casual glance, and brush off wayward seashells crushed underfoot. However, photographers Melissa Wilgis, Victoria Paige and Guy Pushee share their perceptions of nature in Wilma W. Daniels Gallery’s latest exhibition, “The Art of Nature.” Each artist displays a unique yet similarly photographic process to highlight specific aspects of the natural world.

“One of the things I like about my process is it gives you an opportunity to study the subject a little bit more,” Wilgis states.

“For example, the dragonfly photograms I think are absolutely fascinating because you can see all of the veins and individual cells in their wings. That’s an art in itself.

When they’re flying around through the yard, you don’t really get a chance to study them that much. It lets me appreciate the specific details.”

Of the three artists, Wilgis differs substantially as a result of her technique. Rather than taking photographs, she creates them by placing objects atop light-sensitive sheets of paper, which are then developed by the same means as traditional blackand-white photography. It is one of the very earliest photographic processes, and predates Daguerreotype portraits of the late 1800s, and it lends itself particularly well to documenting nature. Wilgis took inspiration from botanist Anna Atkins, who published the first photographic book as a collection of algae photograms in 1842. To this end, she strictly adheres to original processes when making photograms.

“There are no computers involved,” she clarifies. “No digital cameras or anything.

It’s all in a traditional darkroom; there are

too. In today’s world, you can get a fast digital SLR with auto-focusing lenses and be pretty set for nature photography.”

no reprints. They’re all originals. I take the actual item, whether it’s a dried seahorse, sea whip, antique doll’s dress—or whatever it happens to be. I lay it down on photographic paper, expose it to light, and carry the paper through the same chemical process you would for a traditional black-and-white photo.”

The contrasts are jarring, as her work forces viewers to take in the details. Wilgis meticulously arranges piecemeal objects to form elaborate compositions of brushed shadow and stark white lines, which evoke charming neo-antique sensibilities. In her darkroom, Wilgis’ controlled flowing fabrics become a frame from which wildly trailing weeds burst— a lone butterfly perches on one of them in celestial white silhouette.

Another seems distinctly fabricated in contrast to the natural theme of the exhibition.

It shows an unadorned tiny dress, possibly belonging to a long-lost porcelain doll, which glows in ghostly white against a dead black backdrop. On closer inspection, a barely obscured frog stands out against the white weave of the fabric.

Artist and lecturer Paige works in a method similarly analog, albeit creates a vastly different form of photography. Equally adept with pencils, paintbrushes and cameras, Paige allows her trained eye to discern intriguing compositions that require little-to-no touchups once the shutter clicks. The results are dramatic, exploring natural textures via close-up photos of leaves, flowers and insect wings.

Her macro-photography reveals intense patterns and shapes marked by earthly colors that gently dissipate into bare backgrounds as focus blurs around the edges. Paige’s process is remarkably lo-fi, considering her use of saturated colors, and keeps most of her processing in-camera instead of digitally enhancing pictures once the shoot is over.

“I take one shot and go with it,“ Paige exclaims. “I don’t really like to work a photo after the fact. Most notably, I don’t use Photoshop. Plus, with enhancements made before the shot you can get results that are similar to filters popular today. However, it takes a long time to set up the image and get lighting and enhancements to work before I click the shutter.”

In addition to the meditative intensity of her

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DRAGON WINGS VICTORIA PAIGE: Discarded dragonfly wings become high-art through Victoria Paige’s lens. Courtesy photo.

shooting process, Paige found a surprising connection between everyday nature and art history. “What got me started on the whole ‘nature in macro-photo’ journey was seeing odd little creatures intertwined with the foliage of my plants and flowers,” she recalls. “It made me think of medieval manuscript art. I wanted to look closer, first using zoom then macro, and then reverse-lens technique.”

Most of Paige’s photos in the exhibit were taken by reverse-mounting a vintage Nikon lens to her digital camera. While a camera lens naturally focuses on distant light sources, when inverting it shifts all focus to anything directly in front of it. Merely by flipping the lens of her camera, Paige transforms the tiny into the tremendous. Not only does this magnify the image, but lends the subject a gentle, soft focus. The artistic blur explains Paige’s affinity for macro-photography, and it also holds a certain nostalgic quality for her in the midst of rapidly advancing photo technologies.

“I really like the painterly effects of the finished photo produced by this technique,” she elaborates. “It reminds me of using high-contrast film and push-processing in the darkroom that was popular during the ‘80s. I will always have an affection for film. I appreciate having the knowledge of operating an SLR camera manually, but I am happy with digital,

In contrast to Wilgis and Paige, Pushee displays only digital work in the exhibition, although one would be hard-pressed to detect the difference. Pushee’s closeup photos have less to do with Paige’s painterly macros, and bear more similarity to Edward Weston’s studies of objects. Their stripped of their original context and feature an intense focus on smooth contours more resembling human skin than vegetable.

While Weston’s turnips and peppers could be mistaken for nudes, Pushee’s seashells and sea-bird plumage evoke abstractions. The curve of an upturned snail shell reveals time-weathered grooves rendered unavoidable by the size and scope of Pushee’s lens. The curving wing of a pelican becomes a cascade of sweeping darks and lights, seemingly transforming each feather into a confident brushstroke.

All three artists will host Coffee, Croissants and Conversation, a special weekend showing for anyone who couldn’t attend the opening reception on June 22. It also provides a chance to interact with art lovers in a setting better receptive to discussion.

“For one thing, the opening and closing receptions are both [during downtown’s] Fourth Friday [Gallery Walk], which is fabulous,” Wilgis clarifies. “But there are so many good artists in town and so many good shows. We’ll give you this opportunity on a Saturday to come down and see our work. I’m hoping it’ll be more of a casual atmosphere versus the opening reception, which is a little more of an active, social atmosphere. We’ll be able to talk more deeply about our work.”

DETAILS:

The Art of Nature: Coffee, Croissants and Conversations July 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Photographers Melissa Wilgis, Victoria Paige and Guy Pushee Wilma W. Daniels Gallery 200 Hanover St. Closing reception: July 27, 6 p.m.

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210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com

Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by emerging and established artists. Join us for our featured exhibit “Art of the Camera: A Group Photography Exhibit” through July 28. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live music by pianist Myron Harmon on Friday, July 6, 6-8 pm.

Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including Friday, July 27.

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits include: “Archival Ink Transfer Prints by Bob Bryden” and “Photography by (Joe) P. Wiegmann” at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street.

“Unearthed: Landscape Paintings by Topher Alexander and Kirah Van Sickle” at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market Street.

“Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Street through August 7, 2018.

“Waking from Dreams: Paintings by

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200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

“Art of Nature” photography exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit begins with an opening reception during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, June 22, 6pm, and a closing reception on Friday, July 27, 6-9pm. Artists will host Coffee, Croissants & Conversation on Saturday, July

7, 10am-3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography. Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch.

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One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks.

Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

Mark Gansor” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street through October 15, 2018.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com

Expo 216’s one-year expositions are theme-driven, currently addressing Death & Dying. Works by local artists, including Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, and Janette Hopper, are on display.

Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Hair Work provide an educational element. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. Now on display is terraferma, featuring the work of Steve Kelly and Katherine Wolf Webb. The show is on display through July 21. learn more about the artists we repreencore | july 4 - july 10, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 15

July 12 - 29, 2018 Theatre, Concerts, Opera and More!

Lumina Festival of the Arts is a celebration of the performing and visual arts in the coastal South. We invite the entire Cape Fear community to join us on campus for these events!

uncw.edu/arts/lumina Kenan Auditorium Box OfďŹ ce: 910.962.3500

Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by calling 910.962.3500 at least three days prior to the event. UNCW is an EEO/AA institution.

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DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN

DOCK, DINE & DRINK The best Waterfront view in downtown Wilmington!

PLAYLIST SAMPLE:

TOM GOSSIN - CAN YOU FIND A WAY MUNGO JERRY - IN THE SUMMERTIME PATTY GRIFFIN - HEAVENLY DAY THE ROLLING STONES - DEAD FLOWERS SAM LEWIS - ONE AND THE SAME JADE BIRD - LOTTERY HOZIER - SOMEONE NEW B.B. KING - BAD CASE OF LOVE BECK - WHERE IT'S AT SPOON - CAN I SIT NEXT TO YOU

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS: Live music every Sunday from 1-4 PM July 8th: Into the Fog • July 15th: Foundation Stone July 22nd: Selah Dubb

• Daily Drink Specials • Scratch Made Menu • Great Selection of Wine & Cocktails • 30 NC Beers On Tap

$5 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: weekdays 4-6pm & 10pm-close

18 Harnett St. by land, Port City Marina by water.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE (GLA 7/14) MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD (GLA 7/28 & 7/29 ) SOLD OUT! CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD (GLA 8/3) THE MARCUS KING BAND (GLA 8/16) THE PENGUIN'S B'DAY BASH W/ THE TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS (GLA 8/19) SHOVELS & ROPE (GLA 8/24) DAVE MASON & STEVE CROPPER (GLA 8/28) PHILLIP PHILLIPS (GLA 9/7) TRAMPLED BY TURTLES (GLA 9/19) KALEO (GLA 9/20) RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE (GLA 9/21 AND 9/22) MAVIS STAPLES (GLA 10/21) STEEP CANYON RANGERS (GLA 10/26)

SPECIALTY SHOWS: THE EVENING EXPERIMENT WITH ERIC MILLER, WEDNESDAYS 7-9PM THE FRIDAY NIGHT PANIC JAM FRIDAYS AT 8PM ACOUSTIC CAFE SATURDAYS FROM 7-9AM ETOWN SATURDAYS AT 9AM PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC HOUR SUNDAYS AT 8AM

WWW.983THEPENGUIN.COM

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Fundraiser Party for Tobbot Film Productions’ “Remember Yesterday” A Wilmington feature film, with first trailer shown at 7:15pm

• Raffles • Auction items • $1 of each Ironclad beer sold goes toward film production Investment Opportunites Available! Local Film = Local Jobs!

Thursday, July 12 starting @ 6:30pm - FREE Admission

HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT AT IRONCLAD BREWERY! Comfortably holds over 400 people!

Christmas parties have started booking; loCk in your date now.

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Enjoy a colorful & unique dining experience

Fresh local avors with a little Latin heat in a modern urban environment.

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ACTING OUT

ARTS>>THEATRE

LAYERS OF TENSION AND DIMENSION:

more on stage...

‘Caine Mutiny...’ hits choppy water though characters easily sail

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BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

halian Association returns to the USS Battleship North Carolina fantail again in time for our Independence holiday. This time around they’re bringing to life Herman Wouk’s “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”

Wouk is part of a group of mid-century American men who got their start in WWII writing about military experiences. Other famous fraternity members include James Michener, Norman Mailer and Gore Vidal. (Aside: Notice the ones whose careers flourished made sure their follow-up work wasn’t the same as the book that made the “big break.”) “The Caine Mutiny” novel is much more involved than the play, which concentrates primarily on the trial of Stephen Maryk (Nathan Mattheis) who relieved Captain Queeg (Mark Deese) of command of the USS Caine in the midst of a typhoon. Barney Greenwald (Stuart Pike) has been appointed to defend Maryk with four days notice—a task he clearly does not want to pursue.

Wouk’s work as a writer weaves the experiences of secular Judaism in the American experience, with a very personal spiritual journey that Judaism has been for him. Though his early work, like “Caine Mutiny,” comes at it in a somewhat circular fashion (much more so than his novel “Marjorie Morningstar”), it is this thread of the secular, cultural aspects of Judaism that bind and make the spiritual relatable in his work. “This is My God” and “The Will To Live On,” two memoirs Wouk published almost a half-century apart, did more to open the spiritual aspects of Jewish life for his readership than anyone expected, even perhaps his editor. Maybe it is because he is one of the most articulate of the generation of young Jewish people to have fought against the Holocaust in WWII. That combined horror and responsibility must imprint upon one’s brain and soul.

All of this is a long preamble to Barney Greenwald’s character who, though considered a gifted trial attorney by his peer on the prosecution, John Challee (Jim Bowling), still sees himself (and is seen by others) as Jewish first and attorney second—in spite of the war that they have been fighting. It baffles him. In the midst of an attempt to save western civilization and stop mass killings of millions, he has been called to defend this absurd and unimportant case of infighting. Isn’t the Navy supposed to be fighting a war? Not each other?

Stuart Pike’s character does convince everyone he really doesn’t want to be there or defend the case. He carries an irritation with his client and everyone else the way Pig Pen’s dirt swirled around him in “Peanuts.”

Bowling’s Challee is the energy that moves

Act 1 and begins to introduce elements of drama to the evening. Mattheis is uninterested in his trial (indeed he yawns frequently), and Captain Blakely (Patrick Raynor), the judge, struggled with so many microphone issues throughout the evening, most of his contributions to the plot were lost on the audience. But Bowling does his best to communicate the trial is not proceeding as one would anticipate. Thank heavens! It was starting to look a lot less like a courtroom drama and more like a courtroom recitation of the stenographer’s most boring day ever.

Things get interesting as witnesses testify.

Charles Calhoun as Lt. Thomas Keefer is really delightful. With his sweet melodic Louisiana accent, he gives us the artist in the military: the distiller of human experience and foibles under pressure. Impressed with himself, he can be a bit much or he can be a best friend—just depends upon the day.

But it is Dalton Crocker as the signalman who witnessed the mutiny, who brings comedic relief. I wasn’t laughing at him but in sympathy—I know how he feels, how uncomfortable he is.

He gives us a young man caught up in war and a situation, neither of which he understands. He is completely without guile or cunning, and so clearly intimidated by the courtroom, merely trying to figure out what will get him out fastest. I empathized with him.

I also loved Caitlin Walker as Dr. Forrest Lundeen. In Robert Altman’s 1988 film adaptation, Lundeen was played by a man. But making the part female in the 1940s adds another layer of tension and dimension to questions and the legal tongue-twisting that takes place. There are two ways she could play this: flirt with the men (a time-honored strategy) or go very prim, proper and aggressive in defending her accomplishments and opinions. Lundeen chooses the latter, and it is a pretty accurate depiction of a woman who has fought to get where she is: first in medical school and with her colleagues and then in the military.

Joshua Miller as Lt. Willis Seward Keith turns in an accurate performance of a very self-assured, high-testosterone young man who believes himself deeply wronged.

For picking a venue to drive home the message of “Caine Mutiny,” there couldn’t be a more appropriate setting. Stephanie Aman’s costumes are wonderfully and beautifully detailed. She managed to make distinctions of rank visually clear to even the least-experienced layman. As a major visual element, she communicated volumes.

“I have to disagree with you there, and my rebuttal is ‘A Few Good Men,’” I responded. “But you have to really ratchet up the tension and the interactions between characters.”

“OK, yeah, ‘Witness for the Prosecution,’” he conceded. “But the Battleship is an amazing venue, and it’s always great to go visit.”

“Yes,” I agreed. “Hanging out on the ship after dark is awesome. Seeing a show is like icing on the cake.”

But it is also a venue with some very real challenges. All outdoor theatre suffers from fear of rain. In addition, the stage and lighting must be taken down every evening and re-assembled each night before the proverbial curtain goes up. Trying to light for outdoor theatre is very different from a proscenium theatre, which is protected from the elements and has all the best equipment for special effects any lighting designer could want. Unfortunately, if anyone sits house left, almost every time Greenwald questions a witness, Maryk is left in shadows.

Now that could be a great metaphor for the relationship between the two characters in this piece, but we also can’t see how the accused is responding to events.

On opening night, the show had to compete with the Downtown Sundown Concert Series across the river, fireworks and jets flying overhead. As opening nights go, it was a trial-by-fire for the performers. But the show must go on! And they made sure the audience got a show. I am sure after getting opening weekend under their belt, some rough patches will be corrected.

The ultimate message of “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is to choose your enemies wisely and not get distracted from the war by petty battles that don’t matter. Staging aboard the Battleship North Carolina, which was a floating city home to hundreds of men at a time during the most stressful and dangerous part of their lives, really shines a light on what collective sacrifice can mean. It also reminds how leadership is about making good decisions for the good of all—not just the good of a few.

DETAILS:

Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

July 6-15, Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m.

Special July 4 celebration, 7 p.m. Bring a picnic! Fireworks on the Cape Fear River at 9 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$50 “Making a courtroom procedure exciting is Battleship North Carolina tough,” my date commented on the way home. 1 Battleship Rd. “There isn’t a lot of action, except people talking www.thalian.org to each other.”

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE: THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER

July 4-8, 13-15, 20-22, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org

Leiber and Stoller songwriting team will showcase the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues for a toe-tappin’, fingersnappin’, good time. Hear “Yakety Yak,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Stand

by Me,” “Poison Ivy,” “Spanish Harlem,” plus 30 more of the greatest hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.”

Tickets are $32.

The Diary of Adam & Eve

July 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St.

www.bigdawgproductions.org

Keepin” On Productions presents their second show, “The Diary of Adam and Eve.” Directed by Steve Vernon, the play stars Brendan Carter and Susan Auten, and is adapted for the stage from the writings of Mark Twain by local writer, actor and director Anthony David Lawson. The show is a humorous and touching portrait of the world’s first couple, as they experience creation, discover each other, and explore the Garden of Eden, until the infamous apple and their fall from paradise.

Tickets are $15.

Southern Fried Bitch

Fri.-Sat., through July 28, 6 p.m.

TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

Nee Nichols is a cooking show star whose off-camera antics would make a sailor blush! Add in her philandering husband and two Kardashian-like kids and you never know what’s going to happen with this family. But when Nee’s rivalry with fellow cooking host Rose Ravenel heats up, will the network be able to put out the fire? (Significant profanity and naughty talk, so be warned!) Served with three-course dinner, $46 (show only, $20).

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• Chargrilled Burgers

The Owners of The Greeks proudly present

• Vegetarian Sandwiches • Chicken Sandwiches • Homemade Soups • Oven Baked • Tempting Salads Meatloaf Sandwiches • Plus Many More Choices

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Come see why the Star News said that “Tazy’s Burgers and Grill was above the rest” and gave us 3 out of 4 stars!

Indoor and Outdoor Seating Available

4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC (910) 397-2944 Open 11pm - 8pm Monday - Saturday www.tazys.com

DAILY SPECIALS: >>>MONDAY >>>TUESDAY >>>WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE ENTREE

Show us your movie ticket from that day to get a second entree at half price

DATE NIGHT!

PRIX FIXE MEAL

Half price bottle of 3-course meal for one for $40. wine with the purchase Or two 3-course meals for of two entrees two for $70

>>>THURSDAY DESSERT SPECIAL!

Free dessert with the purchase of an entree

>>>FRIDAY & SATURDAY FREE SPREAD

Show us your movie ticket and get a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree!

890 Town Center Dr. (located in Mayfaire Town Center) 910-239-9051 • www.symposiumnc.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm

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REEL TO REEL

ARTS>>FILM

FRANCHISE UPDATE NEEDED:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is the worst kind of sequel

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. 7 p.m. • $8

BY: ANGHUS

ollywood is very comfortable with beating dead horses. Their entire industry is built on a foundation of running a franchise until its ragged, nudging it on, even while it stumbles on broken legs, and whipping it well after it has died, hoping to get one more gallop. It aptly describes the state of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. A once novel premise has been copied and pasted into four more films, which brought almost nothing new to the entertainment equation.

The original “Jurassic Park” is a classic and still holds up today. A simple and relatively small story, it follows a crazy billionaire’s plan to open up Dinosaur Disneyworld, using DNA and charging a hefty fee for which tourists can “ooh” and “ahh.”

Things go sideways thanks to Dennis Nedry (Newman!) and a handful of inhabitants at the park. They have to try to escape while a number of scaly super-predators hunt them. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser.

The sequel, “The Lost World,” is the template for how Hollywood does sequels: bigger, more dinosaurs, more action, making every effort to capture lightning in a bottle. It’s never as good as the original.

Few sequels are.

In 2015 Universal tried to restart the franchise with “Jurassic World,” which is the template for how Hollywood screws up sequels: They take the plot of the original and apply all new-fangled technology to create a movie 10 times larger with hundreds of computer-generated dinosaurs.

Bigger!

Louder!

New genetically engineered dinosaurs!

In a more self-aware movie, the “Jurassic World” plot would almost feel like a metaphor for how blockbuster films are made. The problem: Nothing in the franchise is all too intelligent.

The newest entry, “Fallen Kingdom,” is a whole lot of nothing—an inoffensive copy/paste creative endeavor that brings less to the table than a restaurant serving microscopic sushi. Once again dinosaurs have turned a theme park into a disaster area, and once again people are debating whether they should let the dinosaurs die.

Of course, the answer to this question is resoundingly: Yes! Why on Earth would

ROAR GOES THE ‘SAUR: Dumb-dumbs head back to Jurassic island for a good ol’ game of death. Courtesy of Amblin Entertainment

any sane person think having dinosaurs around would be a good thing? Yet, our heroes from the last movie, Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen (Chris Pratt), are convinced to return to “Jurassic World,” to help save dinosaurs before a volcano turns them all into crispy-fried magma nuggets.

Everything goes well until they’re totally betrayed by the rich guy financing the entire operation. Turns out the crazy old man who has been backing the dino park has some ulterior motives. His younger, superevil business manager has motives even more ulterior-er. Our villain wants to sell dinosaurs to rogue nations and the heads of criminal syndicates because apparently there are people who think they would make great weapons worth millions of dollars. It makes absolutely no sense, given that a dinosaur can be taken out with a gun or a really sharp stick ... but forget about that because in this world, everybody is an idiot and nothing makes sense.

better in earlier installments. Five movies in, everyone on Earth should be painfully aware of the mistakes involved with bringing dinosaurs back to life. We need this franchise to go all-in and get a diverse cast of dinosaur enthusiasts, who ride T-Rexes like horses with machine guns attached to their stubby little arms and doing battle for the fate of all mankind.

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is the worst kind of sequel: It does nothing to build on the original premise and rehashes the same tired themes and confrontations into a stale and stagnant package that feels like it went extinct ages ago. .

DETAILS:

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Rated PG-13 Directed by J.A. Bayona Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall

July 9-11, 7 p.m. (additional 4 p.m. screening on July 11): The Beatles celebrate the 50 anniversary of the animated classic, “Yellow Submarine.”

The remastered rerelease of the 1968 film follows Captain Fred in his yellow submarine on the journey to Pepperland, to free it from the music, hating Blue Meanies, filled with puns and dry British humor. The swirling animation is a mixture of pop-culture images and modern artistic styles brought together with an antiwar message and some clever political commentary.

July 16-18, 7 p.m.(additional 4 p.m. screening on July 16): From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning “A Fantastic Woman,” “Disobedience” follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality. Based on Naomi Alderman’s book, the film stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola.

There are some movie franchises that have been served well by their foolhardiness, turning into the ludicrousness of the premise rather than trying to keep things serious. “The Fast and the Furious” has embraced its inner-idiot to a high degree of success. Remember the first movie? It was a poor man’s “Point Break,” with soupedup muscle cars instead of surfboards. By the eighth movie, the main characters become secret agents and fight submarines with a Corvette.

The “Jurassic Park” franchise desperately needs to pivot. As is, it’s dumb in an irredeemable way. Director J.A. Bayona tries to distract audiences with grandiose discussions about man’s folly, but it’s done encore | july 4 - july 10, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 23

SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

GRUB & GUZZLE

sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections.

We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington; kids menu available HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

ITALIAN BISTRO • www.italianbistronc.com

AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

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Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting.

We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi.

All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront

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

1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof.

Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laidback local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious.

After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again!

701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m.

- 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.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.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch.

We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed.

Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@ aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017

Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service.

We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house.

We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too.

They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down.

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910)

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles.

33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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

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

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

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety

of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

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“Fresh tastes better”

$4.99 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS 11am-4pm Mon - Fri Ogden Location: 910.791.7800 6932 Market Street

Hampstead Location: 910.270.9200 15248 Highway 17 North Drive-Thru Service

Midtown Location: 910.833.8841 894 S. Kerr Avenue Drive-Thru Service • Online Ordering

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JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options.

Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us

on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues.

- Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multicourse themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best!

Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town

Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.com

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare!

We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, freshbattered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a familyowned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience,

whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients.

Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

16 S. Front St. • 910.772.9151 Downtown Wilmington

sushI SPECIALs Voted Best Sushi

Two specialty rolls for $19.95

Three regular rolls for $12.95

Specials valid only at the downtown location

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■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bonein pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -and-white-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries.

And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com A TASTE OF ITALY Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City?

Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen.

Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

MEXICAN LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed.

All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chilechipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington. com LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere! The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants!

1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic 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 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD

Italian Sandwiches • Meatballs Spaghetti • Party Catering Breakfast All Day 1101 S College Rd. • (910) 392-7529 www.atasteofitalydeli.com 28 encore | july 4 - july 10, 2018 | www.encorepub.com

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors.

Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably

raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

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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 MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce.

Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder CookOff, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few.

1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We spe-

cialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome.

Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine—Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner.

■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant.

Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com

SANDWICHES HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub.

Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace St., (910) 6222700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24-hour catering available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

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

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

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

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle.

The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m.

- midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m.

Small plates, and wine and beer specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com

THIRSTY THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC Food & Drink Specials from 6-9pm

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Live music every Thursday night on the dock, 1/2 priced oysters every Monday-Thursday 4-6 and Sunday Brunch with live music from 11:30am-3pm every Sunday in our main dining room.

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>REVIEW

BIG, BOLD, REFRESHING:

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Shark Bar delivers on delicious fare despite the price tag

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Again, had the prices been more reasonable, we may have done splitsies with two items off “Burgers & Sandwiches.” But $21 for three tacos? Or $15 for a cheesesteak or grilled chicken-avocado wrap? Sorry, can’t do it.

BY: ROSA BIANCA

’ll come right out and say it: I miss Buddy’s. Don’t worry, Shark Bar—this isn’t a knock on you. Longtime locals like myself had a serious infatuation with the humble beach bar.

Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar was an open air, dollar-bills-on-the-ceiling, icecold-Pacifico-in-your-swimsuit joint. Many of us raised our eyebrows at the thought of a sophisticated dining establishment taking its place. Face it: Anything looks posh next to Buddy’s. But, hey, someone had to jump on the killer property next to Johnnie Mercer’s. And one bite of Shark Bar’s ahi-tuna wrap suddenly has me not minding the change so much.

For those familiar with the former, glorious hole-in-wall dive, well, Shark Bar’s (SB) ambience is a night-and-day-difference to Buddy’s. While I wouldn’t call it formal, it is brighter and fully refurbished, with a 50-seat dining room boasting a wood bar, wood floors and elegant light fixtures. White accents give it a modern coastal feel. Though they’re still only doling out brews in bottles and cans (no draft system yet), SB is upping their game with different types of craft brews. During my visit, most tables had chilled white wine (the small vino selection is impressive) and frothy cocktails and ‘ritas.

I’d be doing an injustice as a restaurant critic if I didn’t share one piece of my story I found to be an ongoing theme on SB’s menu. The prices (particularly compared to the portion sizes) are quite high.

Now, I understand they are located in the parking lot next to one of the most popular stretches of beach in Wrightsville— and only a few feet away from the famous pier. Therefore, bustling tourists may not bat an eye. But, for us locals just looking to grab a bite after a few hours on the shore, well, my pockets aren’t that deep on the regular.

However, compared to the handful of other restaurants in the Wrighstville area, SB’s food is light years ahead. Quite a few beachy spots don’t sell more-thanaverage food because they know they’ll be packed regardless. Mad props to SB for still putting out some solid food.

We started with the lemon-pepper calamari and absolutely cleaned the plate.

The dish was the perfect size for two

Chef’s Sunday Brunch

BARRELS OF LOCAL LOVE: Barry Owings (left) and his son Seth surrounded by soon-to-be-served craft brews at Broomtail and The Sour Barn. Photo courtesy of

people, but at most restaurants we would have gotten a handful more food for maybe a dollar less. The red onion and red peppers gave the crispy rings a hint of roasted flavor. A few big squeezes of lemon cut the sharp saltiness of the Parmesan shreds. One dunk into the zippy red sauce left me super satisfied. The squid itself was lightly breaded, well-seasoned, tender, and expertly cooked. It was addictive, to say the least.

Another crazy popular dish found in our coastal town: spicy fried shrimp. SB may have delivered one of the best versions of the appetizer I’ve ever had. Don’t expect a bowl of miniature fried morsels, doused in a mayonnaise-y sauce. Their “Bangin NC Shrimp” lives up to its name beautifully, with five jumbo shrimp (tails intact) coated in a citrus Sriracha-lime aioli, served on a bed of sesame-ginger slaw. I may be a bit biased since I pay attention to every detail on my plate, but resting the shrimp over a fresh, crunchy, flavorful slaw—as opposed to just throwing them on a kale leaf and calling it a day—was a really nice touch. The slaw’s slight spiciness from the ginger balanced the rest of the Asian flavors like a boss.

On a positive note, the fresh tuna wrap was undeniably delicious. If there’s one thing SB seems to nail in all of their dishes, it’s big, bold, refreshing flavor combinations. The tuna came medium rare, and as it’s noted on the menu, was sushi grade. So we opted for it to be served rare. Inside the plentiful wrap was peppery watercress, Napa cabbage, red onion, carrots, and wasabi aioli. The crunch from the veggies made an excellent textural contrast to the silky tuna. Yet, it was the dressing that sent the handheld over the top. I tasted less spicy wasabi and more of a refreshing burst of creamy ginger entangling the tuna. Everything worked.

We had hand-cut fries paired with our wrap. I wasn’t sure whether to expect completely standard French fries, but I was crazy pleased. Without a doubt, they came authentically hand-cut, with crispy bits of crunch. The natural, no-sugaradded ketchup was not my jam, but the creamy homemade ranch certainly was.

Overall, the meal was fresh, filling and located in an ideal spot for a just-off-thebeach lunch. Diners will be blown away by the food. While I believe in shedding a few extra dollars for high-quality fare (as SB absolutely serves), $14 for the teeny two-person crab-artichoke dip I spotted on the next table was too much. If they did revise pricing, this local yokel would become a regular time and time again.

DETAILS:

Shark Bar and Kitchen

13 E Salisbury St. (910) 239-9036 Daily, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.shark-bar.com

Sunday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Blockade Runner Beach Resort 275 Waynick Blvd.

Executive Chef Jessica Cabo pairs a seafood-centric fare with live music for Blockade Runner’s weekly Sunday Brunch. Boldly taking on the down-home classics, enjoy fare such as shrimp and grits with on-the-fly inspired sauces, pimento cheese Benedict, duck hash, and Southern-style Rockefeller Oysters from their ever-evolving menu.

Not to mention a waffle and omelet station is a permanent fixture, and vegetarian options like green curry noodles are always an option. Live music starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 1:30 p.m.

Food Truck Round Up Saturday, July 21, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Poplar Grove Plantation 10200 US Hwy 17 N Free

Join Poplar Grove Plantation for its first ever food truck roundup.

Featuring eight food trucks, including desserts, Folkstone String Band will be playing on the front veranda of the manor house. Have a glass of wine or beer, enjoy the music, eat some great food and peruse various arts and crafts vendors. The kids can party in the bouncy house, games will be out, and the barnyard crew will be stopping by as well.

Entry is free, however, a donation to the Poplar Grove Equine Rescue Program are appreciated.

The main courses aren’t served until after 4 p.m., so my date and I decided to split the seared yellowfin tuna wrap.

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Waterman’s COMING SOON Brewery One Year Anniversary Party!

Saturday, July 14th

Be on the lookout for these upcoming Deals of the Week

July 11th

G’s Pizzeria

July 18th

Food Trucks

Live Music

Massive Grass 2:00-4:00 The Spectacles 4:30-6:30 Phantom Playboys 7:00-9:00 “PINT & PEEL” HAPPY HOUR 3-6PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK (Hand Crafted Beer & 1/2 # Steamed Shrimp for $10)

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>RECIPES

DEEPLY DELICIOUS:

Summertime treats that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen BY: EMILY CAULFIELD

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mad scientist’s power comes from making something wonderful and brand new—like a singular dish that was just a grocery list of disparate ingredients, moments or hours before. The golden, shimmering alchemy of cooking is one of the ways I fill my life with warmth and light. I cook home food; no molecular gastronomics, no loopy swirls on the plate. It is a remarkable thing to be confident in providing for yourself—not just surviving, but creating, often out of very little, a feast, nourishing and magnificent in its rustic simplicity.

1 tbsp Worcestershire 1/2 tsp hot sauce

cream bases. So, all summer long, do it like this...

20 saltines, finely crushed

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c canola oil

1 can chilled evaporated milk

4-5 scallions, sliced thinly (optional)

1 cup confectioner’s sugar

Lemon wedges, for serving

METHOD In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and egg until smooth. Crush up them saltines into a large mixing bowl. Next, pick through the crab to make sure it’s all fluffy and there are no shells.

Lightly toss the crab with the cracker crumbs and scallions if you’re using them, then tenderly fold in the mayo mixture. Chill in the fridge for about an hour.

You can either make six or eight large patties or a party tray of about 20 to 24.

When you’re ready to fry, scoop out the crab mixture into patties or little golfball/ donut-hole sizes. Heat the oil over medium high until shimmering, and fry them in small batches until golden and cooked through—2 to 3 minutes per side. Try to only flip them once.

2 medium peaches, sliced and juiced and pulped (press every bit of flesh you can into a wire mesh strainer, and throw away the stone and skins)

METHOD Add milk to a thin aluminum bowl (or some other vessel that chills quickly), and whip with a hand-mixer for a minute until it’s all frothy.

Add the sugar little by little while mixing, until it’s all mixed uniformly, bubbly and frothed. Then pop it in the freezer for an hour.

Halve your peaches and work them

through a strainer to get as much peach juice and pulp as possible. Set them in the fridge to chill.

After an hour, take milk and sugar bowl out, buzz it with the hand-mixer to break through the hard foam that’s formed, and then add your peach sauce. Blend well for a minute to combine, and put the mixture back in the fridge.

Repeat this process four or five more times, and pour the peachy fluff into a Tupperware container and freeze overnight. The fruit has water in it, so crystals might form, and you may have to remix it with the hand-mixer before serving, but it ain’t bad for a stunning taste and texture, even a brain-dead summer zombie could make.

It’s amazing, simple, and so, so satisfying. A hot, perfect summer day in one cold and deeply delicious dish. Go, you!

Transfer to paper towels to drain some oil, then serve on a big platter with lemon wedges.

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JUST BEACHY PLEASURE ISLAND

SUMMER 2018 CB SKATE PARK

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,000 square feet of big and small ramps, rails and bowls await all skill levels for skateboarders. The Mike Chappell Park is 10 acres and for folks who would rather stay away from the ollies, there are two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, a youth basketball area, playground equipment, a dog park, baseball and softball fields, and a soccer field. The park is unsupervised so all skaters enter at their own risks.

BOARDWALK MUSIC SERIES

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ndependence Day weekend kicks off with L Shape Lot as part of Pleasure Island’s free weekly fireworks display and live music series every Thursday. Voted Best Band by encore readers in 2018, L Shape Lot mixes Americana, bluegrass and country.

Music starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Check Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.

FREE MOVIES BY PC REGGAE MEET WOMAN'S RETREAT ake a much-deserved break at the THE LAKE AND GREET Well Woman Weekend Retreat, July

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he summer movie series at Carolina Beach Lake Park continues July 8.

“Hidden Figures” (PG) follows the US race to space, when NASA found an untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Bring blankets, beach chairs and BYO food and beverages, or purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more. Free. Movie starts at dusk.

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o Sauce Yourself at 11 Boardwalk Ste. 130 will welcome James Beard award-winning chef Vivian Howard, also the host of the 2018 Emmy-winning show “A Chef’s Life.” Howard, who runs A Chef and the Farmer and The Boiler Room in Kinston, NC, as well as Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria in Wilmington, NC, will be signing copies of her 2017 IACP Cookbook of the Year, “Deep Run Roots.” Meet Vivian, take pictures, and take home a signed copy. Tickets: $40 at Eventbrite.com

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et up, close and personal with a meet and greet with the performers of the Port City Reggae Fest and The Night Nurse at the Lazy Pirate on Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m. Artist will also be doing acoustic sets, selling t-shirts, stickers and CD’s as well as hanging out with us for the evening. The Lazy Pirate is located at 701 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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pen Tuesdays, Kure Beach Market welcomes shoppers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until August 28 at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Folks can chat with farmers while they shop for locally grown produce. They can also meet the artists who hand craft goods and specialty items. It’s totally free to attend, though, you better bring cash to rack up the wares.

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6-8, and mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally uplift yourself! There will be six hours of group coaching, a guided meditation, yoga on the beach, as well as healthy and delicious farm-to-plate meals served all weekend. Weekend is led by Dr. Adrianne R. Pinkney, integrative wellness and life coach, who will provide the dynamic group coaching (max 10). Tickets: www. bwellcoach.com/

CB STATE PARK

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heck out 761 acres of natural beauty at Carolina Beach State Park’s hiking trails, camping areas and views of the Cape Fear River. The park hosts the best fishing spots and opportunities to scout the rare Venus flytrap—native only to a 60-mile radius of Carolina Beach. Another unique feature of the park is Sugarloaf, a 50foot sand dune located near the bank of the Cape Fear River, where over 5,000 troops camped during the Civil War.

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JUST BEACHY WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

SUMMER 2018 WB FARMERS' MARKET

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very Monday through October 29, at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds, food vendors, alongside arts and craft vendors, line up to sell their wares at the WB Farmers’ Market. Bring cash to enjoy treats from Great Harvest Bread Company, Panacea Brewing Company, Sea Love Sea Salt, Shipwrecked Seasonings, 2 Chicks with Scents, Alchemy Ranch and many others!

INSHORE CHALLENGE

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ho can catch the biggest flounder and red drum? Fisherman’s Post presents the Wrightsville Beach Inshore Challenge, July 27 - 28. Entry Fee: $125 per boat before July 16; $150 per boat after July 16. Wilmington Elks will be the beneficiary of proceeds from tournatment.

For details and schedule go to fishermanspost.com/tournaments/wbic

BOATING SAFETY PC YOUNG PROS SUNSET PADDLE ort City Young Professionals will host COURSE SERIES their monthly meetup at True Blue

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he U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a beginner boating class on July 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marine Max, 130 Short St. The class with give participants the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certificate for the state of North Carolina. More info can be found at www.marinemax.com/events/classes

WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER

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usic permeates the island thanks to the WECT free concert series event taking place through August 2. The park welcomes picnics, lawn chairs and blankets, but no alcohol. Bands will include Southern Trouble, Striking Copper, Machine Gun, Sonic Spectrum, Overtyme, Port City Shakedown, Bantum Rooster, and The Imitations. No alcohol allowed. More info: www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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Butcher and Table (encore’s Deal of the Week, page 9) on July 18, 5:30 p.m. The group welcomes local business folk to mix and mingle, with free appetizers and cash bar. Free swag will be giving out by sponsor Live Oak Dental, plus raffle prizes. All ages are welcome; bring business cards! Free to attend, but those interested in becoming a PCYP member can do so at pcyp.thrivecart. com/annual-membership.

GNOME ART EXHIBIT

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Historic Airlie Gardens will be transformed into an art exhibit come July 6, with giant 5-foot gnomes (yes, you read that right) peppered throughout the maincured landscape. Whether or not these guys will be into mischief is yet to be determined, but the fiberglass gnomes will be artistically decorated and adorned by local artists. Cost is $3 to $9 during garden hours.

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njoy a beautiful sunset while on your paddleboard. The Sunset Paddle Series at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC, is a free, familyfriendly event that’s appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Experienced paddleboard instructors available for tutorials. Bring your own board or rent one. Takes place weekly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August.

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ome August 17-19, Wrightsville Beach will welcome the East Coast’s second largest surfing contest. Amateurs and pros alike will attend the three-day event (past competitors include Rob Machado, Fisher Heverly and Avon Cormican).

As part of the event, live bands often play WB Park on Saturday, and arts and craft vendors set up, alongside a kids’ zone. Find out more on the event Facebook page.

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CARPE LIBRUM:

Taking a look at Southern author Taylor Brown’s latest series BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Walk West:

A Walk Across America 2

By Peter and Barbara Jenkins Fawcett Crest, 1981, pgs. 430

When I left the farm for my great adventure in Europe, just before I turned 18, one of my friends handed me a copy of Peter Jenkins’ “A Walk Across America.” It is really an incredible travel memoir detailing the experiences of a young man who finishes college and commences to walk from New York to New Orleans in the 1970s. During the course of his travels, National Geographic ran two pieces on him.

A few years ago, while unpacking boxes at the bookstore, I found a battered, tapped-together mass-market paperback: “The Walk West: A Walk Across America 2.”

The cover had a beautiful full-color picture of two people walking on a heat-streaked highway with golf umbrellas strapped to

their backpacks.

“Wait, there’s a sequel?” I said aloud.

Yes, during the first book, Peter met and fell in love with Barbara Jo Pennell.

The second book is the story of the two of them continuing the walk together—from New Orleans to the Pacific Ocean. Barbara writes parts of the book, and as a woman it is interesting to get her perspective in the story, which does differ from Peter’s. She has to adjust to the rigors of the walk.

She hasn’t waked from New York to New Orleans, so she doesn’t quite know what she is getting herself into.

I am usually reading multiple books at any given time. Right now I’ve got Wavy Gravy’s memoir and the memoir of the real-life Christopher Robin from “Winnie the Pooh” going, as well as four books that have been sent to me for encore reviews: the Kinky Friedman book I start each day with; a Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman book, “Good Omens” (which I read about once a week); one of Sharyn McCrumb’s “Ballad” novels; and “Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas” by Tom Robbins.

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“The Walk West” moved through three different iterations of my “to read” stack for the last few years, as I made time to get around to it. When I did start it, I fell in love (I knew I would). But it took a long time to read—not that it is a hard or particularly difficult book.

Right now I am doing a lot of physical labor, and there were many days when I would come home and be far too exhausted to read about two people walking 25 miles a day in the scorching Texas summer. I needed a bath to relax in and a book set somewhere cold that involved people sitting down and conversing while holding iced beverages.

The thing with Barbara and Peter’s story, is it is so compelling, readers will want to keep going back to see what they are up to. They face down a Voodoo Queen at one point. Another time Barbara and Peter’s sister (who has joined them for part of the walk) get hit by a car, and Barbara is knocked through the air and lands on the steps of a Mormon funeral

home. (I would have called it quits right then, personally.) They get harassed by a gang on a desolate, lonely stretch of highway.

There are amazing surprises, like when their parents show up on the walk, and claim they got a post card from them and figured if they drove around in circles within 100 miles of the post card’s origin, they’d find the two people walking across America.

The Jenkins were advised to go visit a rancher in Colorado, who lived in the prettiest place on earth. Upon arrival, the rancher and his wife informed them several friends had telephoned ahead and asked them to take care of Peter and Barbara.

A cabin was ready for them to spend the winter in—if they would consent to stay instead of trying to cross the Rockies in a blizzard.

So it goes time and again, they stop when they run out of money and work for a bit while getting to know people and discovering far more about themselves than they do about the country.

Perhaps the part of the book that sticks the most is the end. Without giving away too much, they do make it to the Pacific in Oregon. They are joined by family and friends for the last part of the walk and it is beautiful. Barbara is also pregnant for the end of the walk. Now, given the demands of pregnancy on the human body, adding demands of walking to the Pacific Ocean seems like a lot to ask of a person. Indeed, she was ill with morning sickness and the strain, but she pushed through. The description of walking the last mile with her grandmother between her and Peter, each holding hands and singing “The Last Mile of the Way” was so powerful I had tears running down my face.

The writing is clear and compelling. The story is powerful, raw and honest. Without the sensational moments so many people use as audience shortcuts, the Jenkins take their readers on a journey to touch their hearts and convince them want to hit the road and go meet the people who make up this country.

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RUGGERS TAKE THE FIELD: Cape Fear Rugby 7s kick off 44th annual tourney this weekend

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BY: MEL BEASLEY

t’s combining the passion, tactics and continuous play of soccer with the hard-hitting action of American football,” Mark Anthony describes of rugby. He’s one of the players for Cape Fear Rugby 7s’ Old Boys team—one of many within the nonprofit Cape Fear Rugby Football Club.

The club, founded in 1974, also includes female and high school teams.

As a huge fan of sports in general, Anthony only imagined himself being a spectator since he injured his knee during his Navy career. He had attended Rugby 7s events for the past eight years before a club board member approached him at Waterline Brewing (for which Anthony manages). “[He] asked if I would like to play with them,” Anthony retells. “Being 35 years old, out of shape and having a bad knee, of course, I said, ‘Heck, yes!’ It was kind of nervewracking to join such a close-knit group without knowing how to play, but the team is 100-percent supportive in helping me learn; the camaraderie is as close to the military as I’ve found.”

Rugby is a combination of both soccer and football blended together. Each team starts with 15 players, all of whom have an objective to get the ball to the goal, which is at either end of the field. It’s a contact sport, so, there is tackling involved. Player positions vary. There’s prop, who makes first contact with the opposition; hooker, who is responsible for making the big decisions on the field; flanker, who fights to win the ball during altercations; and fullback, who handles the ball most often, as well as runs the field.

“Rugby 7s is American football minus everything soccer fans say sucks about American football,” describes Robert Bogen, who has been event planning for the club since 1980 and has acted as tournament director since 2016. “It is soccer minus everything American soccer fans say sucks about soccer. Rugby keeps its violence on the field, unlike soccer, and doesn’t apologize for it like the NFL. The rugby culture is all-inclusive, too; ruggers don’t care if you’re black, white, tall, short, gay, straight, fat, skinny, or even if you suck at rugby. If you can take the beating, you are welcome to play.”

While Anthony can play various positions

on the field, he typically sticks to forward. His main responsibility is to charge ahead and hit any opponent coming for the ball. Other times, he hangs out in the front row and supports the hooker—one of the team’s forwards who is responsible for passing the ball down the field or running with it. The hooker also must obtain the ball during rucks and mauls. Rucks occur when a ball-carrying player falls to the ground and there is a mass pile-up of players. Mauls consist of about three players making contact while the ball is off the ground.

Anthony admits, “Although, I always loved watching the backs make long runs for tries [a score by grounding the ball within the goal, I’ve grown to love playing a role of going straight [toward the opposition] and hitting everything in my path [to protect the ball].”

ing Mission (WARM). WARM’s mission is to complete urgent repairs or create accessibility upgrades for seniors or folks with physical challenges.

Naturally, they’re interested in recruiting new players, and the women’s team is currently looking to increase their player roster.

“There is a place for everyone in the rugby club,” Blanton says. “Rugby by nature is a sport of camaraderie. We charge an annual membership fee, but the first couple of months are free to try out.”

In addition to players, the club is seeking new sponsors and donors always. A major struggle is the beaten-up equipment, such as tackle pads and goal pads, which will need replacing soon. They need a new storage unit to store the equipment, too, since their current location is leaking.

socials, storing equipment, training new players, and renting out to the public for events,” Blanton tells. “The biggest support we can get is having a loud crowd of spectators at our home games. Nothing makes us play better.”

Sponsors and team entry fees will help fund equipment updates, field maintenance and programming for the club. $8,000 in prize money will be awarded at the tournament.

DETAILS:

Cape Fear Rugby 7s Tournament

July 7-8, 9 a.m. daily, with matches every 20 minutes Finals start 1 p.m. Sunday Ogden Park • 7069 Market St. “We have a long-range goal of building Free; nonperishable items welThe 7s practice at Fly Trap Downs, the a real clubhouse at our field to help with come for NourishNC field on Lake Drive and Chestnut Street, on www.fear7s.com Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Most recently, they’ve been preparing for the 44th annual Cape Fear Rugby 7s Tournament. It’s one of the largest rugby-sanctioned tourneys in the nation. For 2018 the roster includes participants from all over, including the Moseley Rugby Club from Birmingham, England, and a women’s team from Berkeley, California.

“To my surprise we should exceed 70 teams,” Bogen tells. “For the first time this year we will exhibit a high-school girls division. It will be the third year of our High School Boys Championship, so it’s growing, and their skills and knowledge of the game are very inspiring.”

Bogen recruits teams and helps organize events, as well as oversees community outreach and support of other nonprofits. The Cape Fear Rugby Football Club has created a competitive food drive to benefit NourishNC, a local nonprofit focused on feeding children in New Hanover County. “We are challenging all teams to bring canned food items [to the tournament],” explains Charlie Blanton, the club’s VP. “Whichever team brings the most [from 9 a.m. to noon on July 8] will receive sa $200 credit toward Cape Fear 7s entry fee for 2019. Spectators are encouraged to bring donations as well [no candy, sugary drinks or glass containers]” The club also is raising funds to start an elementary league for inner-city kids. Players have participated in building and repairing projects for the Wilmington Area Rebuild-

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A BOOMIN’ FOURTH:

Celebrating Independence Day on Hump Day in the Port City BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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appy Independence Day!

Despite the Fourth falling on Hump Day this week, folks looking to celebrate the colonies’ independence still have options and time to catch grub, tunes and most importantly fireworks!

4th of July Open House

Hannah Block Community Arts Center/USO • 120 S. 2nd St. Free

Start the Fourth with coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts with Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Their free open house starts at 1 p.m., and is all about throwing back to the 1940s until 6 p.m. Featuring 1943-replica furnishings and WWII exhibits, staff will be in costume, ‘40s music will boom, and soda-pops will

flow for .05 cents.

play.

It’s not just another outing to the USO, as the Cape Fear Swing Dance Society will offer free lessons on the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing and the Collegiate Shag from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The 5-minute doc film “Home Away From Home—the USO at 2nd and Orange” will play all afternoon on the Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage. Also, local film buffs can get their fix at the Wilmington Film Museum (in the Community Gallery), as they will remain open for tours all day.

Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Walking Tall Wilmington, a local agency that provides transportation services and other means of support for ILM citizens without permanent housing.

Stars and Stripes Holiday Market

Waterline Brewing • 721 Surry St. Free

Celebrate red, white and booze at Waterline Brewing, which is hosting some of Wilmington’s most beloved local crafts vendors from iLm Local Makers and Growers group.

July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Riverfront Park • 5 N. Water St. Free

By now, Wilmingtonians know the drill for downtown Fourth of July. First, make sure your fur babies are safe, happy and comfortable for a potentially heartstopping 10 minutes of armageddon! Next, start looking for parking, like, 10 minutes ago ...

The City of Wilmington’s 4th of July cel-

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ebration will start at 6 p.m. on North Water Street at Riverfront Park. There will be food and music emceed by 102.7 WGNI’s Ray Wegner until the event headliners take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The United States Air Force and Full Spectrum Rock Band, a fivepiece rock, pop and hip-hop outfit of activeduty musicians assembled from all over the United States, will take the stage until the fireworks display at about 9:05 p.m. For more, visit www.wilmingtonrecreation.com or call 910-341-7855.

4th of July Fireworks at the Battleship North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina 1 Battleship Rd. Free for Friends of the Battleship

Speaking of downtown fireworks, the Battleship North Carolina is opening up their park and ship deck for Friends of the Battleship North Carolina to post up under the stars, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. OK, yes, this is exclusively for members—which start at $15— but it might be worth getting to post up with lawn chairs, picnic baskets and coolers for one of the best riverfront seats for fireworks!

Go to www.battleshipncfriends.com for membership details.

The Clams July 4 Extravaganza

Bottega Art & Wine • 723 N. 4th St. $5 minimum donation to Walking Tall Wilmington

Hear that? It’s the soulful sound of freedom, fireworks and The Clams at Bottega Art & Wine on North Fourth. Live music starts on the patio at 3 p.m. with openers Soul-r Fusion followed by The Clams. The music will go until the 9 p.m. fireworks dis-

Shop handcrafted jewelry, doggie accessories, yummy treats, stylish clothes and more. Drop by and celebrate Independence Day with a great group of people, and with a great spot to see the fireworks.

Free on the 4th Party

Clean Juice (Mayfaire) 917 Innovation Dr. • Free Two words: Free smoothies!

Clean Juice out in Mayfaire is keeping folks cool this holiday. They will be open from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., serving free 16-ounce Tropical One and So Basic One smoothies.

All. Day. Long.

Folks can swing by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an all-out mid-day bash at their in-store party. Axis Yoga will host a morning yoga class while a live DJ spins some tracks.

Folks can play cornhole, throw the kids in a bouncy house, get temporary tattoos, and enter in a raffle.

Independence Day Pool Party

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort 649 Rivage Promenade • Free

encore readers are already familiar with Beau Rivage Golf & Resort, as they ranked number one on our 2018 Best Of Poll for Best Golf Course. Well, Beau Rivage is inviting folks to join them poolside to celebrate the Fourth, starting at 1 p.m. Following the Beau Rivage neighborhood cart parade (starting at noon by Saltaire Village), it’s an all-American picnic lunch, with festive drink specials and live entertainment by Jim Havens. There will also be a raffle to support the troops and prizes for most patriotic threads of the day.

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COUNTRY CLUB: With something in common

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35 No longer a secret, perhaps 39 City near Cologne 41 Unanimity 45 Small and mischievous 46 Smallest 110 Across land 48 Functioned as 50 Russian fighter planes 51 Ending for million 52 Landscape medium 53 Solemn observance 54 Mineral-hardness scale 55 Oldest 110 Across land 59 Convex navel 60 Anticipated landing hr.

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67 Overpoured, perhaps 68 Draw __ in the sand 69 Certain bow ties 71 Solomonic 72 Egyptian goddess

73 Pastor’s nickname 76 Not well-thought-out 77 110 Across land since 1991 79 Cosmo competitor 80 “Liberal” pursuits 81 Shady deal 83 Make repairs to 84 Police operation 85 Hydroelectricity agcy.

86 Upper Volta, today 90 Tokyo shopping center 91 Composer Vivaldi 93 Starts the show 94 Typical workweek start 95 Crude abode 96 Roman hills complement 98 Actor McGregor 100 Dreaded task 102 Visibly angry 103 First-born 107 110 Across land since 1991 110 Descriptor for this puzzle’s nine lands 114 Dr. Oz Show studio 115 Civil rights icon Parks 116 Awestruck 117 River of Orléans 118 As You Like It forest 119 What’s heard after “All those in favor” 120 Hair-color factor 121 Novelist E. __ Proulx DOWN 1 Stovetop vessel 2 Actor Epps 3 Tear to the ground 4 Onetime Iranian ruler 5 Rest a while 6 Source of carbs 7 Same old thing

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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SUMMER FIREWORKS BY SEA

Pleasure Island summers have begun with weekly fireworks every Thursday an dlive music on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk at the gazebo stage. Music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates. 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with PCYP EVENTS a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, Free for members and non-members. A netwoodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts working event often feat. free beer, wine, food, and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. and live music. Business casual; no memberWater Street between Market and Princess ship required. All ages and professions welfrom 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather percome. Photography by Chris Brehmer Photogmitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Rivraphy with raffles given out. Upcoming events: erfront Park, 5 N. Water St. July 7, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce;

July 12, Wilmington Sharks Ball Park (membersonly event); July 18, True Blue Butcher & Table; Aug. 15, TBD; Sept. 19, Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington. www.pcypapp.com/about/ join.

JULY 4TH OPEN HOUSE

Celebrate July 4, 1-6pm, with Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center open house. Staff will be in 1940’s era costumes, serving free coffee & doughnuts courtesy of Krispy Kreme. For one day only sodas will return to the WWII price of five cents. Cape Fear Swing Dance Society will offer free lessons for the popular dances of the era: Lindy Hop, East

Coast Swing and the Collegiate Shag, 2pm and 4pm in the building lobby with the Home Front Heritage Museum, featuring 1943 replica furnishings and WWII exhibits. Documentary 5-minute-film “Home Away From Home – the USO at 2nd and Orange” will be shown all afternoon on the Hannah Block 2nd Street stage by Emmy nominated filmmaker Rob Hill. Wilmington Film Museum located in the Community Gallery will be open for tours all day. 120 S. 2nd St., free. www.thalian.org.

CITY OF ILM JULY 4 CELEBRATION

July 4, 6pm: N. Water Street and Riverfront Park, w/food and musical entertainment brought to you by the City of Wilmington, WGNI 102.7, and WECT. WGNI’s Ray Wegner will emcee the event with special music provided by WGNI 102.7, 6-7:30pm.

Headlining is the United States Air Force, Full Spectrum Rock Band out of Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA (as seen on Conan O’Brien), a five piece electrifying, high energy “rock, pop & hip-hop” band consisting of Active Duty musicians assembled from areas throughout the U.S. Full Spectrum will take the stage from 7:30-9pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:05 pm from a barge located at the convergence of the Cape Fear & Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, just north of the Battleship NC. www.wilmingtonrecreation.com or (910) 341-7855.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE

July 5, 7:30pm; July 6, 6:30pm & 9:30pm; July 7, 6:30pm & 9:30pm; July 8, 4:30pm & 7:30pm: Cirque Italia presents a brand-new show for a mature audience—an innovative horror story with different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline. It takes place in a dark “castle” (also known as the Big Top) full of theatre, cabaret and magic—including the jaw-dropping Wheel of Death, mystifying magic, a woman hanging high in the air only by her hair, 6 men on a horizontal pole, the infamous cyr wheel, and the always sexy yet dangerous silks. Strict animal-free policy.

Tickets: $10-$50. paranormalcirque.com/ tickets) or (941) 704-8572. Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Blvd.

CAROLINA WEDDING SUMMER SHOWCASE

July 8, noon: Join us for an afternoon of all things weddings as we bring together the best vendors in our area ready to help you with your big day! Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St.

charity/fundraiser PINTS PRESERVATION

July 7, 6pm: Red carpet event with doors to open at 6pm. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music, & silent auction. Casino play with blackjack, craps, roulette, and three card poker from 7-10. Prizes and silent auctions awarded from 10-11. Individual tickets $75 or $125

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for a couple. Grand prize is trip to Las Vegas including round trip airfare and hotel on the strip! All proceeds from the event will be donated to ECEF to benefit esophageal cancer research. http://fightec.org/events/in-memory-of-seneca-white-ottey. UNCW, Burney Center, 601 S. College Rd.

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. www. wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St.

LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK

All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food!

Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:308:30pm. Free! Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

BOOGIE IN THE PARKS

Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st/3rd Sun., May through Oct.). Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Blvd.

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always enter-

taining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles.

All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNDERGROUND

Every week Sunday School Underground welcomes a collective of like minded DJs with interest in growing the underground electronic music scene. We commune at the Juggling Gypsy Cafe to preach beats and vibes that will fill your soul. The Juggling Gypsy has the right atmosphere to cater a chill underground community of DJs. Located on the corner of 16 St. and Castle St. Come smoke a hookah, try one of the many craft beers, bounce around the patio, or just lounge with the beats. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Concert series presented by Outdoor Equipped runs each Friday night through August 31. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and cover and tribute bands. Wristband sales for beer benefit local nonprofits. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited.

Rain or shine; check Facebook for updates.

Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

CONCERTS AT CAM

July 5, 6:30pm: Grenoldo Frazier brings his broad musical appeal back to CAM. Extend your July 4th holiday with Grenoldo’s always crowd-pleasing performance as he marks the nation’s birthday offering a selection of patriotic tunes, rollicking sing-a-longs, the Great American Songbook and more for your toetappin’, hand-clappin’ pleasure. Purchase

atcameronartmuseum.org, $12-$17. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

July 5, 6:30pm: At Wrightsville Beach Park features a performance bySonic Spectrum. Picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets encouraged.

Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES

July 6, 6pm: Wilmington Big Band performs under the Airlie Oak the first and third Friday of every month, May through September. Kids under four get in free. All general admission parking is offsite at the New Hanover County Government Center Building, 230 Government Center Drive, West Entrance facing College Rd. Free trolley service runs continuously beginning at 5pm. 300 Airlie Rd.

OCEAN CITY JAZZ FEST

Kickoff party sponsored by Shoe Crazy Wine on Friday, July 6, 6 p.m. Donald DJ Smooth Jazz and jazz guitarist Russ Corvey will provide entertainment at the Kickoff Party. This event is free to festival ticket holders. Performances will takes place July 7 and 8, with performances in the historic Ocean City Community. Incredible lineup of talent that caters to both jazz purist and lovers of contemporary jazz—Skip Walker Band featuring Kia Walker, Derrick Gardner with the John Brown Quintet, Karen Briggs, Julian Vaughn, Warren Wolfe with the John Brown Quintet, Althea Rene and Elan Trotman. $50 for one-day pass, $85 for two-day pass.

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JOHNNYSWIM & DREW HOLCOMB

July 8, 7pm: SiriusXM presents Johnnyswim &

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors in concert at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington, NC. Doors open at 6pm. www.capefearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

theatre/auditions SOUTHERN FRIED BITCH

Written by Celia Rivenbark with Kevin Parker directed by Beth Swindell at TheatreNOW, Through Jul. 28, Fri.-Sat., 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets $20-$46 with discounts for seniors, students, military and groups. Nee Nichols is a cooking show star whose offcamera antics would make a sailor blush!

Add in her philandering husband and two Kardashian-like kids and you never know what’s going to happen with this family. But when Nee’s rivalry with fellow cooking host Rose Ravenel heats up, will the network be able to put out the fire? (Significant profanity and naughty talk, so be warned!) Dinner and show tickets, served with a three-course meal, $46. Show-only tickets, $20. theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL

Live on the deck of the Battleship NC.Through July 15, Friday-Sunday, 8pm; July 4th performance at 7pm, followed by the fireworks at 9pm. Acclaimed play by Herman Wouk based on his Pulitzer Prize novel about a court martial has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant relieves his captain of command during a typhoon because the captain, Queeg is a psychopath in crisis and commanded the ship and its crew to destruc-

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SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE

“Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller” by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller will be presented July 4-8, 13-15, and 20-22. Leiber and Stoller are the most successful songwriting team in popular music, and their golden age of rock, rhythm, and blues is brought to the stage in this electrifying revue that blows the roof off and brings the house down! Themes of love won, love lost, and love imagined are celebrated in a night of pure entertainment guaranteed to give you a toe-tappin’, finger-snappin’, good time. The featured songs include “Yakety Yak”, “Hound Dog,” “Love Potion #9,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Stand by Me” and more. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $32. www.thalianhall. org. Shows at 8 p.m. Sun. matinees at 3 p.m.

DIARY OF ADAM AND EVE

Keepin’ On Productions presents second production, “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” at the Cape Fear Playhouse, July 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 8pm, or 3pm on Sundays. Directed by Steve Vernon, the play stars Brendan Carter and Susan Auten. Adapted for the stage from the writings of Mark Twain by Anthony David Lawson, “The Diary of Adam and Eve” is both a humorous and touching portrait of the world’s first couple as they experience creation, discover each other, and explore the Garden of Eden, until the infamous apple and their fall from paradise. Follow them as they encounter love, joy, pain, and death for the first time, and face life’s best and worst moments, side by

side.Tickets: www.bigdawgproductions.org or 910-367-5237.

film MOVIES IN THE PARK

All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol.

Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

June 16: Leap. Free, no registration required.

Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

SUMMER MOVIES AT THE LAKE

Free movies on Pleasure Island through September 2nd. Vacationers as well as residents from Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington grab their kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to Carolina Beach Lake Park to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie-goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. July 8, “Hidden Figures.” Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave.

FAMILY MOVIES

July 6, 2pm: Bring some snacks and enjoy Family Movies at Main Library every Friday afternoon this summer! All movies will be rated G or PG. No registration is required to attend these free Library film screenings. Adults must stay with their children during the movies. Jamie Schrum: jschrum@nhcgov.com/910-7986303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MIDDAY MUSICALS

July 11, 2pm: A series of PG and PG-13 film

screenings for families to enjoy this summer.

The films will all be musicals, because “Libraries Rock!” is the theme of Summer Reading 2018. Attendance is free and no registration is required to attend. Audience members may bring their own snacks and drinks. 910-7986301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

WEIGHT OF WALLS

“The Weight of Walls” art show by Nathan Verwey now hanging at Coworx in The Cargo District. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. On display through July 30. 1608 Queen St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is

diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art

by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, 910-7693899, www.expo216.com ART OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Art of Nature photography exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit closes with a reception on Friday, July 27, 6-9pm. Additionally, the artists will host Coffee, Croissants & Conversation on Sat., July 7 from 9am-3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography.

Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery (CFCC), 200 Hanover St.

GLASS TORCH ARTIST DEMO

July 7, 10am: Join us with glass artist Jim Downey. He will be doing live glass lampworking demonstrations using his torch to create one-of-a-kind pendants & made to order custom requests. He is known for his sea turtles, fish, & other beach inspired pieces.

Have him create a pendant for you to pick up & take home the same day! Perfect gift for the beach lover or anyone on vacation wanting to take home a piece of heaven! Eclipse Artisan Boutique, 203 Racine Dr.

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July 11, 6-8pm: Exhibit “Unearthed: Landscape paintings by Topher Alexander & Kirah Van Sickle” at PinPoint Restaurant along with our partnership with Checker Cab productions and local restaurants. Alexander is a printmaker, art instructor, and gallery director currently based in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has a passion for travel and translating the resourcefulness skills he has acquired while abroad into exciting new artwork. Van Sickle is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a foundation for travel, exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers with the paint glazes. PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS

Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Dance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance party, in this fun hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No previous experience needed. These classes provide both exercise and enjoyment for “Beginners” as well as experienced dance students. “Drop-In” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your convenience, and only pay for the classes you attend. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com.

7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205

SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS

Community African Dance Class with SheaRa Nichi the first Saturday through June, 10:30-12pm, for a Community multigenerational African dance class. Open to anyone in the community to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly. No pre-reg. required. Sliding Scale $5 - $15 per person (by honor system). Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@gmail.com or 910-4741134. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.

BACHATA MONDAYS

Dsantos Dancers features three hours of bachata. Classes offered: Level 2, 7-8pm; level 1, 8-9pm; social dancing 9-10pm. Classes are $12-$15; social dancing, free. Packages, $50. www.dsantosnc.com. 4569 Technology Dr. Unit 2

ADVANCED SALSA

Step up to the next challenge as you continue to learn! You will review a lot of what you learned in previous Courses, but also gain

plenty of new material as we build more and learn a turn pattern each week! As salsa basics become muscle memory, you can begin to pay more attention to the song that is being played and know when certain breaks are coming up to play along! Wed., June 20-July 11 (no class on 7/4), 6:30pm-8pm. Individual $55 per course. Couple $85 per course. Beginner levels 1, 2 and 3 required. Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr, Ste 106 SALSA WORKSHOP

July 11, 7pm: Salsa Workshop is 1.5 hours long and starts off with the basic steps of this dance, moving into intermediate steps, and including some advanced steps as well! Come out Wednesday, July 11th for this workshop and learn this popular and fun latin dance with us! $15 per person, $25 per couple, $7.50 for military/students with ID. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St.

comedy OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night.

Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

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

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

7/6-7, 7pm/9:30pm: Gina Yashere has been a stand up and TV star in the UK for several years now, with appearances on iconic TV shows such as Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week, as well as creating & performing popular comedic characters on The Lenny Henry Show.

She broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (NBC), where she made it to the final 10, and then never went home! Gina went on to be named one of the top 10 rising talents in the Hollywood Reporter. Dead Crow, 265 N. Front St.

IMPROV WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wed. you can join us at Dead Crow Comedy for Improv night. Cute Boys Club Improv gets the night started, followed by the Encore award winning Nutt House Improv. As always you can expect some cheap and delicious food and drink specials too! Admission is only $3, doors at 7pm. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of con-

temporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach.

Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum.

Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue!

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longest-running independent Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than 50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more details on the show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. facebook.com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.

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LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12.

Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in

PlayTime!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs. Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! Free for members or with general admission â&#x20AC;˘ See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,â&#x20AC;? is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NC Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. â&#x20AC;˘ Camera Collections! With todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/

programs. $20/members; $30/non-members.

CF Museum, 814 Market St. EXPO 216

Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. www.expo216.com.

kids stuff MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot.

Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MESSY HAND TODDLER ART

Toddlers and their adults enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Free but space is limited and advance registration is required. www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-7986303. Krista Dean at 910-798-6368 or Raquel Fava at 910-798-6365. Please call for info. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

Half-day, ages 5-11. $15/week. Camp runs through Aug. 17, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm (no camp the week of July 2). Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more!

Pre-registration required: wilmingtonrecreation.com. 1101 Manly Ave., 910-341-7867

PLANETARIUM ADVENTURES

Cool off and enjoy an exciting full-dome film in Cape Fear Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital planetarium most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, 2pm. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required.

Free for members of with general admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MLK SUMMER CAMP

Ages: 7-12. Cost: $25/week Space is very limited. Camp runs through Aug. 17, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm. (No camp the week of July 2.)

Activities include: arts and crafts, fi eld trips, sports activities and more! Pre-registration required. â&#x20AC;˘ Teen Camp: Ages: 13-14 Cost: $25/week Camp runs through Aug. 17, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm (No camp the week of July 2.)

Activities include: arts and crafts, sports activities, group/team building activities, leadership and service events/activities along with field trips. Reg.: wilmingtonrecreation.com.

910.341.7866. 401 S. 8th St.

SUMMER CAMPS

Come out to Coastal Athletics this summer for baseball, softball, or lacrosse camp! 8amnoon or extended stay, noon-4pm. $40/day or $175/week w/additional $20/day for extended stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis; t-shirt for each

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child who attends a full week of camp. Children who are signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch. (910)-452-5838. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr. PRE-K ART TIME

Preschool kids ages 2-4 are invited to Pleasure Island Library to create, learn, and play with art materials and activities! Please wear clothes that can get messy! Free but space is limited. To make sure your preschooler has a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385.

Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ILM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL CAMPS

Wilmington Cooperative School is hosting Throwback Summer Camps like you grew up with. For kids ages 5-10, the camps include Nature Camp (June 25-29), Stem Camp (July 9-13), Art Camp (July 16-20) and Water Camp (August 6-10). $125/ week. Wilmington Cooperative School, 4830 Randall Pkwy.

NO SLEEVES MAGIC

July 7, 10am: Don’t miss Professor M. Gibbet’’s Portable Laboratory Show, presented

by No Sleeves Magic at Northeast Library!

Free for kids of all ages and their families. No registration is required to attend. www.nosleevesmagic.com. Max Nunez at mnunez@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6373. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

INCREDIBLE INSECTS

July 11, 2pm: Cape Fear Museum presents this kids’ workshop on Incredible Insects!

Children will play a fun game to identify key characteristics of insects and discover how

insects communicate. They’ll take the compound eye challenge and make a fun insect model to take home. Free but space is limited.

Register children ages 5 to 11 only on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986385. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

recreation/sports HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland.

Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built.

Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach.

RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

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WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr.

DOLPHIN SUNSET CRUISE

Bid farewell to the setting sun with a 1 ½ hour Sunset Cruise. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also from experience this is the best time to sight Dolphins in the bay. $35 per adult $15 per child. RSVP: 910-2004002/wbst3000@gmail.com. http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join the Cape Fear Naturalist as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $45 per passenger; RSVP. 910-200-4002 or http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275

Waynick Blvd.

TIDAL CREEK TUESDAYS

Join Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours for an hour and a half boat tour focused on the ecology of local tidal creeks! We will discuss water quality, pollution sources, and the flora and fauna of the area. While discussing the functions of our salt marshes, we will assist you in identifying local plant and bird species. $45 a person; must RSVP. 910-200-4002 to book your trip. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SUNSET PADDLE

Free, family-friendly sunset paddle event, appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Refreshments provided by Waterman’s Brewing Company. Weekly meetup at 6pm; event begins at 6:30pm. Experienced paddleboard instructors available for tutorials. Following the paddle, head over to the Sea Escape pool bar for live music, casual dining and refreshing drinks.

Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

WED. NATURE SERIES

Bats, July 11, 8-9pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5.

Learn about our nighttime, bug-eating friends and discover some awesome adaptions of these mammals. We’ll dispel some myths about bats and find out why we like to have them around at the park! • Alligators, July 25, 6:30pm -7:30pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5. Having changed little since the time of the dinosaurs, the alligator is a fascinating and amazing reptile. Learn about the biology and habits of alligators and take a look at a live alligator during this presentation by the N.C. Aquarium. • Birds of Prey, Aug. 1, 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Ages: 5/up Cost: $5. Get a closer look at live birds

classes PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants.

See samples on our Facebook and website.

Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm.

Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT

Mon. Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Mon. Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tues. Afternoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wed. Morning Sketching, 10am • Thurs. Afternoon Still Life Painting, 2pm.

• Sat. Morning Sketching, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

YOGA 101

Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice.

She enjoys working with students on their individual difficulties to find avenues for growth.

Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature.

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

MEDITATE + CHILL

Addie Jo Bannerman, Melissa Middlebrook + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday from 7:308:30pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. Make space. After our meditation, we’ll make space to chill. Find connection. Talk things out. Meet and greet. No need for Netflix. Let’s get real.

All levels welcome. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

FINISH IT

UPCYCLE YOUR CDS

Got a pile of old CDs stuffed in a drawer, binder, or garage shelf somewhere? Explore ways to turn those CD’s into works of art to decorate your home. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

FITNESS CLASSES

Yoga: Tues., 5:30pm (ends on June 26). Free (pre-reg. rqd). Participants must bring their own yoga mat to class. • Zumba, Thurs., 5:30pm (ends on June 28). Free (pre-registration rqd). Children ages 12-17 can participate with an adult. www.webreg.wilmingtonnc. gov. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY WEBINAR

July 5, 2:30p: Explaining documentation that is needed and the process of filing for Social Security Disability and SSI, as well as the appeals process for applications that are denied. Attendance is free but registration is requested. Informational webinar was prepared by Legal Aid of NC. General questions can be answered, but an attorney will not be physically present in the room at either site. www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6301.Natasha Francois at nfrancois@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301.

HAND-CLAPPING GAMES

July 5, 3pm: Learn to play hand-clapping games this summer with Miss Shannon at Northeast Library! This fun family program will bring back memories for adults, and teach kids fine-motor and memory skills.

Hand-clapping Games is for ages 6 and older. The program is free and no registration is required. Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@ nhcgov.com. 910-798-6303. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CARDIO HIP-HOP

Adults with any level of dance experience are invited to join us for exercise, enjoyment, and stress relief at The Dance Element w/Ashley Cates’ “Twerk & Tone” method weekly cardio hip-hop class for adults and teens, Thurs, 5:45-6:45pm. All levels; drop-ins welcome.

Pay by the class or purchase a punch card, $12-$80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205

PUMP CLASS

July 5, 6:30pm: Join the super sexy dance class that allows you to unleash a sexier you while getting a great workout! Cost: $10. Stiletto Fit Studio, 6620 Gordon Rd. Ste K.

TOUCH TANK TUESDAY

July 10, 10am: Touch Tank Tuesday and see what kinds of plants and animals are living in the waters of Wrightsville Beach.

Program runs every Tuesday, June through

August from 10am-1pm. Each week a variety of coastal plants and animals are carefully collected for the Tuesday program and later released. From purple sea urchins and red and green algae to blue crabs and orange horse conchs, the rainbow of wildlife to view and hold varies each week. Touch tank guests can learn about the local critters and the coastal habitats where they can be found.

Interactive stations for guests to enjoy. Free but donations welcome. Jessica Gray, coastal outreach associate, jessicag@nccoast.org or 910-509-2838 ext. 204. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. FACEBOOK BASICS

July 11, 3pm: Hands-on computer class at Northeast Library will walk you through the basics of using a Facebook account to connect with friends. Tech savvy librarian Annice Sevett will cover posts, statuses, pages, comments, messages, privacy settings, and more. Participants should have an existing Facebook account and bring their log in information with them to class. The class is free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.nhcgov.org or by calling 910-798-6301. Annice Sevett at asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CROCHET IT!

Crocheters of all levels are invited to a casual workshop hour at Myrtle Grove Library. Experienced crocheters can bring their current projects to work on, and beginners can learn to make a basic granny square and get advice about projects that will build their next level of skills. Limited amount of supplies will be available, so if you own crochet hooks, thread, and yarn please bring them along! Hands-on workshop is free for adults and teens. Space is limited so please reserve your seat by registering on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary. org or by calling 910-798-6391. Patricia Dew at pdew@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6391. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.

GET STONED

July 11, 7:30pm: A monthly workshop about the healing power of stones––tools found in nature can be used as reminders for selfinspiration, healing, awareness and empowerment. The first portion of our class will be guided by Monica Sevginy who will gift each participant with a selected gemstone or crystal of the month. Monica will lead us through a brief history of the stone, its properties + meanings. Jenny Yarborough will guide the second half of our workshop which will enable participants to place personal meaning behind the take-home stone. Using a handcrafted paper created by local artisans at Aluna Works, we’ll each set a special intention to place with our stone to serve as daily reminders to take home. No experience neccessary.

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Wed, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed.

Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-7967943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

LET’S TALK BOOKS

Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

WALK WITH A DOC

3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/ she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free, open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr.

DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY

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of prey from the Cape Fear Raptor Center.

Several hawks and owls will be introduced as you learn about these amazing birds. • Night Hike, Aug. 8 , 8:30-9:30pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5. Join us as we prowl the park after dark and clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such as bats and owls. We’ll also discover how these animals are adapted to night life. Pre-reg. is rqd. Register: www. halyburtonpark.com/910-341-0075. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

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615 Castle Street • 910.239.7950 www.secondskinwilmington.com

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Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave. AFP PROGRAM W/BILL CROUCH

July 11, 9am: Bill Crouch honed his fundraising skills as a development director at various colleges in the southeast, and then over 22 years as president of Georgetown College. A member of the National Board of Trustees for The First Tee of the PGA Tour, Bill serves on the World Golf Foundation’s Diversity Council. If he has a free afternoon, you’ll find him on the golf course, but Bill is happiest when in the company of his wife Jan, five children and six grandchildren (www.crouchandassociates.com). Free for AFP members; sign up, www.signupgenius. com/go/70a0e44afa62d6-bill. Non-members can register at https://co.clickandpledge. com/?wid=148999 at a cost of $20. New Hanover County Public Library, NE branch, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SEA TURTLE TALK

July 11, 7pm: Learn about threatened and

endangered sea turtles nesting and hatching on our beaches from May-October and how you can help protect these magnificent creatures! The Sea Turtle talks are held at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. They run from June 6- August 29th (no talk on July 4th). The Sea Turtle Talk is free and located at Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center. 1010 State Park Rd.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class!

Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

ATHENIAN AT LARGE

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are

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invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. PINBALL THURSDAY

Every Thurs., 7pm-9pm, unlimited play for $10. Win prizes, and earn bragging rights. Put your initials on our Leaderboard Get a t-shirt or pint glass. The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. fermental.net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

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Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@ gmail.com • Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works. A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Of the

Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St. CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE

Raise a glass to a beautiful sunset over Wilmington on our Champagne Sunset Cruise!

Enjoy your complimentary glass of bubbly or visit the cash bar where you can purchase your favorite cocktails. Sit back and relax and let your worries float away on this hour and a half adventure. With a gorgeous sunset as your backdrop for an incredible cruise on the Cape Fear River, this is the perfect way to end your day in Wilmington! Surprise your sweetheart for a romantic night out or relax and reconnect with family and friends on this leisurely cruise. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE, BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE

Enjoy July Fourth Dinner and Fireworks overlooking the Battleship USS North Carolina on the Cape Fear River. 3 course menu; reserve your table 910-815-0200. Fireworks over the CF River 9 p.m. Le Catalan French Cafe Wine Bar, 224 S. Water St.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area.

Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910763-8134

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with MS, families and friends welcome.

Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital).

Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne, 910-2322033 or Burt, 910-383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; dropins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Early Flight Excursion Previously Known As Black Water Adventure

Friday & Saturday mornings at 9am This cruise has undoubtedly become one of our most popular cruises. It travels up the NE Cape Fear approx 7-8 miles. It gives you a chance to get up close to ospreys & their baby chicks while enjoying this pristine part of the river. Captains Doug’s narration encompasses the history & ecology of this area, you will be educated & entertained at the same time. So come on board, bring your cameras & binoculars & prepare yourself for a great morning excursion. We also have the best Bloody Mary’s on the river.

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Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members.

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@ nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

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

Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

fantasies for me and eaten alive.” Activist author Audre Lorde said that; now, in accordance with your current astrological and psychological needs, I’m offering it to you. I realize it’s a flamboyant, even extreme, declaration, but in my opinion, that’s what is most likely to motivate you to do the right thing. Here’s another splashy prompt, courtesy of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: “We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made us.”

Your best ideas and soundest decisions will materialize, as if by magic, while you’re lounging around doing nothing in a worry-free environment.

So, please, make sure you have an abundance of relaxed slack and unhurried grace. Treat yourself to record-setting levels of comfort and self-care.

Do whatever’s necessary for you to feel as safe as you have ever felt. I realize the prescriptions might ostensibly clash with your fiery Aries nature.

But if you meditate on them for even 2 minutes, I bet you’ll agree they’re SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) exquisitely appropriate for you right now.

André René Roussimoff, also known as André the Giant, was a French actor and professional wrestler. He was 7-feet, 4-inches tall and weighed 520 pounds. As TAURUS (April 20-May 20) you might imagine, he ate and drank extravagantly. On one festive occasion, he “It is always what is under pressure in us, especially under pressure of quaffed 119 bottles of beer in six hours. Judging from your current astrological concealment—that explodes in poetry.” Taurus poet Adrienne Rich wrote indicators, Scorpio, I suspect you may be ready for a binge like that. Just kidthat in an essay about poet Emily Dickinson. She was describing the proding! I sincerely hope you won’t indulge in such wasteful forms of “pleasure.” cess of tapping into potent but buried feelings so as to create beautiful The coming days should be a time when you engage in a focused pursuit of works of literature. I’m hoping to persuade you to take a comparable apuplifting and healthy modes of bliss. The point is to seek gusto and amusement proach: to give voice to what’s under pressure inside you, but in a graceful to enhance your body, mind and soul. and constructive way that has positive results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Introductory offers are expiring. The bracing thrills of novelty must ripen into the cool enjoyments of maturity. It’s time to finish the dress rehearsals so the actual show can begin. You’ve got to start turning big, bright fantasies into crisp, no-nonsense realities. In light of the shifting conditions, I suspect you can no longer use your good intentions as leverage, but must deliver more tangible signs of commitment. Please, don’t take this as a criticism, but the cosmic machinery in your vicinity needs some actual oil, not just your witty stories about the oil and the cosmic machinery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

In the coming weeks, you will have an excellent chance to dramatically decrease your Wimp Quotient. As the perilously passive parts of your niceness toughen up, I bet you will encounter brisk possibilities that were previously off-limits or invisible to you. To ensure you remain in top shape for this delightful development, I think you should avoid entertainment that stimulates fear and pessimism. Instead of watching the latest flurry of demoralizing stories on Netflix, spend quality time summoning memories of times in your life when you were unbeatable. For extra credit, pump your fist 10 times each day as you growl, “Victory is mine!”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

It’s not so bad to temporarily lose your bearings. What’s bad is not capitalizing on the disruption that caused you to lose your bearings. So I propose you regard the fresh commotion as a blessing. Use it as motivation to initiate radical changes. For example, escape the illusions and deceptions that caused you to lose your bearings. Explore unruly emotions that may be at the root of superpowers you will fully develop in the future. Transform yourself into a brave self-healer who is newly receptive to a host of medicinal clues that were not previously accessible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Here’s my list of demands: 1. Avoid hanging out with people who are unreceptive to your influence. 2. Avoid hanging out with people whose influence on you is mediocre or dispiriting. 3. Hang out with people who are receptive to your influence and whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating. 4. Influence the hell out of the people who are receptive to your influence. Be a generous catalyst for them. Nudge them to surpass the limits they would benefit from surpassing. 5. Allow yourself to be deeply moved by people whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating.

LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

On her 90th birthday, my Great-Aunt Zosia told me, “The best gift you can give your ego is to make it see it’s both totally insignificant and totally important in the cosmic scheme of things.” Jenna, my girlfriend when I was 19, was perhaps touting a similar principle when, after teasing and tormenting me for two hours, she scrawled on my bathroom mirror in lipstick, “Sometimes you enjoy life better if you don’t understand it.” Then there’s my Zen-punk friend Arturo, who says life’s goodies are more likely to flow your way if you “hope for nothing and are open to everything.” According to my analysis of the astrological rhythms, these messages will help you make the most of the bewildering but succulent opportunities that are now arriving in your vicinity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In accordance with the astrological beacons, I have selected two pieces of advice to serve as guiding meditations during the next seven weeks. Write them on a piece of paper to carry in your wallet or pocket. Here’s the first, from businessman Alan Cohen: “Only those who ask for more can get more, and only those who know there is more, ask.” Here’s the second, from writer G. K. Chesterton: “We need to be happy in this wonderland without once being merely comfortable.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Ecologists in Mexico City investigated why certain sparrows and finches use humans’ discarded cigarette butts in building their nests. They found cellulose acetate, a chemical in the butts, protects the nests by repelling parasitic mites.

Is there a metaphorical lesson you might draw from the birds’ ingenious adaptation, Aquarius? Could you find good use for what might seem to be dross or debris? My analysis of the astrological omens says that this possibility is worth meditating on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I suspect sometime soon you will come into possession of an enchanted potion or pixie dust or a pouch full of magic beans—or the equivalent. If and when that occurs, consider the following protocols: 1. Before you use your new treasure, say a prayer to your higher self, requesting you will be guided to use it in such a way as to make yourself wiser and kinder. 2. When you use it, be sure it harms no one. 3. Express gratitude for it before, during and after using it. 4. Use it in such a way it benefits at least one other person or creature, in addition to you. 5.

See if you can use it to generate the arrival or more pixie dust or magical beans or enchanted potion in the future. 6. When you use it, focus on wielding it to get “exactly” what you want, not what you sort of want or temporarily want.

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