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“Michele Bachmann is kind of like Sarah Palin but without the charisma—or marksmanship.

You know, maybe we should stop telling kids that anyone can grow up to be president of the United States.” —Jimmy Kimmel “The Pope is now on Twitter. The church is really trying to connect with young people—in a way that doesn’t involve hush money.”

—David Letterman “Finally, New York state’s gay and lesbian community is free from the burden that was having to set foot in Connecticut in order to get married.” —Jon Stewart “President Obama was in New York today.

There was an awkward moment in Times Square when he saw the Naked Cowboy and said, ‘Please tell me you’re not a Democratic Congressman.’” —Jimmy Fallon

Benji hughes returns for a two-night show at Calico Room encore intern Alex Pompliano speaks with Benji Hughes about his 2008 double-album, writing music for ‘Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story’ and why the keyboardist for Bon Jovi is über cool. Hughes will play two nights at downtown WIlmington’s Calico Room this Friday and Saturday night.

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artsy smartsy ..................8-21 8-11 theater: Gwenyfar Rohler reviews ‘Ruthless! The Musical’; Shea Carver previews Opera House’s latest production, ‘Annie’; Emily Wilson gets the scoop on ‘Mulligan’s Wake.’

12 art: Danielle Dewar previews two art shows in the area, an opening and a closing.

13 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in local art galleries.

15 cover story: Alex Pompliano talks to the magnificently animated Benji Hughes about what he loves most about Bon Jovi.

16-19 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

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21 film: Anghus offers a double feature: ‘Bad Teacher’ and ‘Midnight in Paris.’

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26 food review: Shea Carver combs four local beaches for great eats.

28 lunch bunch: Shannon Rae Gentry indulges in Elizabeth’s Pizza.

extra! extra! ................. 30-39 30 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse sits down with Joseph Alexander to discuss his novel, ‘Faded Acts of Love.’

31 crossword: Brain teaser with Stanley Newman.

32 community garden: Linda Grattiafiori finds a gardening gem in her neighborhood.

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Many people probably are largely unaware of the Buy American Act, but The Home Depot made headlines last week in a whistle-blower suit for failing to comply by selling government contractors non American-made products. It is interesting that this did not seem to apply to, of all places, the Smithsonian gift shops.

In March, Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent, Vermont) and Rep. Nick Rahall (Democrat, West Virginia) began making waves about the “Made in China” labels in the Smithsonian’s gift shop. The Smithsonian

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Institution has a vast mandate originating with James Smithson’s legacy, which includes research and preservation. Its public face includes multiple museums in and around the Washington D.C. area, all of which are free to the public. Earlier this year the aforementioned Congress members decided to call attention to the Chinese-made goods sold at the Smithsonian. One of the obvious arguments was the point that this is an extremely public face for the U.S. government, and to fail to “buy American” and promote it there was, shall we say, a poor choice. Really, the bust of a U.S. president with “Made in China” on the base, though possibly an apt commentary, is not quite right somehow. According to the Washington Post: “The Smithsonian Institution is planning to stock the shelves of a gift shop adjacent to its popular American presidents exhibit with goods only made in the United States. Visitors to other nearby museums in the coming months will also find more domestically produced clothing, paperweights, magnets and wood carvings.”

A small victory, possibly, but not unimportant. We should realize from this that if we ask for and demand American-made goods, we will get them. It is our complacency that is part of the problem.

Like most issues, there are two differing opinions about the Buy American Act. Its detractors point out that by insisting upon the purchase of American-made products, the government would not be able to take advantage of lower-priced imports. In a time of austerity measures, when we are deeply and justifiably concerned about our national debt, this is a reasonable argument. As a bargain hunter, I certainly understand it.

As a business owner, I understand trying to get the best possible price. However, it is a shortsighted argument to a steel worker in Pennsylvania who pays income tax

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only to see it spent on a cheaper import of steel from China. In a couple of years, he’s out of a job and unable to pay his taxes.

It all goes back to the Live Local standard. I’d like to hope that if someone sells cars and the guy down the street from him sells office supplies that they buy from each other rather than from a large conglomerate in a strip mall—or worse on the Internet or from another state. One can imagine the steel worker’s response to the steel-import question. Yet, in this case, we are talking about a deeper social contract than between two business owners in the same community. We are discussing the contract between a government and its citizens. We pay taxes and entrust them with our money (whether willingly or not), and in exchange we expect them to make good decisions for our long-term collective good. How is willingly choosing to send our money out of the country and not investing in American jobs a good long-term decision? If our government does not purchase American-made products that create jobs to pay taxes, how do we expect to have a work force that can contribute to our tax base and larger economic activity?

Election time is coming up; let’s ask our candidates about creating local purchasing preferences to invest in our state. Let’s ask our national candidates about strengthening the Buy American Act to invest in our country. We have to get people back to work.

In order to do that, we need to create a demand for American-made labels. When we began our separation from Britain, we began by boycotting British products and insisting that we keep our money in the colonies. If we demand reinvestment, we could very well create jobs that may just be our own.

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out a smile.” The lyrics wrap up America’s fascination with Little Orphan Annie to near perfection. After all, aren’t we a country full of hope and made for dreams?

Originally an 1885 poem, Harold Gray turned “Little Orphan Annie” into a comic strip in the 1920s, which continued a syndicated run in newspapers until June 10, 2010. Connection to Annie’s red ringlets and sweet mutt, Sandy, first came from an adult readership because of the strip’s underlying political topics, covering communism, organized labor and The New Deal.

Throughout years of the story’s evolution, aside from its many lessons learned, the wayward child’s journey through a crooked world alongsde her caretaker, Daddy Warbucks, became the storyboard for making dreams come true. From it shone integrity, born of adherence to positivity under any circumstance, and the kinship gained from loyalty to friends and neighbors. Somehow, some way, Annie always managed to wrap up that little thing called “hope” with a wink and a smile—and in 1977, even a jig, as the story took to Broadway. Having won the Tony for Best Musical, along with awards for choreography, book of a musical, score, design and costume design, it swept the floor, proving its hard knocks less traumatic and more so dramatic gold. It even inspired the 1980’s John Huston movie, starring a lovely Carol Burnett as the drunk orphan keeper, Ms. Hannigan, and a verbose and handsome Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks.

Locally, Wilmington has seen the show’s success onstage, and Opera House Theatre Company is bringing its never-ending appeal to life once again, as “Annie” opens at Thalian Hall on Wednesday, July 6. Directed

by Judy Greenhut, the show’s spectacle of memorable music and fantastical dance numbers are in good hands.

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First and foremost, Greenhut danced for Peter Gennaro, the original choreographer of “Annie,” in New York for years. “I hope I have brought a ‘bit of Peter’ into my work,” she says. As an instructor for both musical and dance theater, her skills have graced shows for Thalian Association, Cape Fear Academy and Opera House Theatre Company. Thus, her leadership will prove toptier, something evident of her directing style, which she says maintains the show’s candor. “I am a traditionalist,” Greenhut notes. “I believe in the purity of the original intent and the integrity of the work.”

Considering the staunch forthrightness needed for the lead role, Greenhut has fit the bill by casting local actress Emilia Torello as the freckle-faced orphan. Better yet, she chose someone whose adoration for the play also gleams brilliantly. “Ever since I was a toddler, I have loved Annie,” Torello tells. “She is always so upbeat and always has been my role model” Last seen on Thalian’s stage as Tateh’s young daughter in “Ragtime,” Torello is familiar with “Annie” and not just from running around her house and singing spirited tunes like “Hard Knock Life” (isn’t this practically every little girl’s foray into possible fame?). The young actress played the orphan before in her best friend’s version of the production. However, it hasn’t stopped her from throwing every ounce of energy into nailing the role for Opera House.

“Ever since I heard they were doing ‘Annie,’ I have worked so hard to get everything perfect,” she says.

“My acting, my singing, everything—just like Annie worked so hard at everything.”

It’s a large wig to fill, so to speak, but, seemingly, Torello is bringing spunky appeal and shining effervescently on every level. This includes melting the heart of a rich, hardened man, Mr. Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. J.R. Rodriguez is quite familiar with the role, seeing as he’s

worn the millionaire’s shoes before. Yet, his take on the character never tires.

“With Warbucks, he seems to always be presented as a tyrant with a heart,” Rodriguez explains. “For me, that is too easy. He has to fall in love with this kid. A person can’t just turn it on and off; there is a building process that gets lost. Warbucks doesn’t know how to deal with kids, and he has to grow into his love for Annie.”

The reality is that everyone takes to Annie’s magnetism: fellow orphans, like July, played by Emilia’s sister Arianna; Sandy, a stray on the side of the street, which portrayed by Torello’s own dog, Jack; Warbucks’ staff, such as his secretary, Grace Farrel (Heather Setzer); and even politicos like President Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor. The parallel is of interest to Rodriguez politically and philosophically, especially because the production has always made an appearance in the midst of America’s hardest times.

“When the cartoon started back in the ‘20s, we were just coming off of a war and going into The Great Depression, and she brought us through,” he says. Likewise, “Annie” resurfaced in the ‘40s, around The New Deal, and in the ‘70s after the economy crashed. She came to life in the ‘90s, and will appear on Broadway again in 2012 for its 35 year anniversary.

“After the past 10 years with Washington not listening to the people of this country, our young hero, with her faithful dog and bright red dress, shows up [yet] again,” Rodriguez continues. “If Warbucks stands for anything, he stands for what America should be: A strong man that seemingly has everything, but whatever he has in his life isn’t working. Along comes this bundle of optimism that changes him for the better. Washington—and, for that matter, the city officials here—should get to the theater more. If the[y] could find their ‘Annie,’ I think things would be a lot better in this country.”

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gypsyâ&#x20AC;? connection is multi-layered and unmissable. Besides the obvious homage throughout the script and the musicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing out, Louise!â&#x20AC;? even appears as part of the dialogueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laird has been working with Broadway show-stopper Bernadette Peters since they met in 1961 on tour with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gypsy.â&#x20AC;? He has conducted the music for Petersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; solo concert and even was the musical director for her much-lauded revival of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gypsyâ&#x20AC;? on Broadway in 2003.

Laura Bell Bundy, who originated the role of Tina Denmark in New York, was in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gypsyâ&#x20AC;? with Betty Buckley, as well. (Fun trivia fact: Bundyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two understudies for the original New York run were Natalie Portman and Brittany Spears. Given the motivation of understudies in this scriptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the lengths they go to for successâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is interesting that both ladies have gone on to become household names in modern America, as did that famous second fiddle, Gypsy Rose Lee.) Judy Denmark (Davis Byrd) is a classic

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suburban housewife whose greatest achievement is her daughter, Tina (Lily Zukerman). We meet Judy in her cageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;err, living roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;looking spic and span in her perfect house, singing sweetly and awaiting the arrival of Tina. Her tidy world is shaken by the arrival of Sylvia St. Croix (Charlie Robertson), an imposing personality looking to manage Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budding performance career. Tina auditions for the school play, and does not get the lead. Sylvia negotiates with Ms. Thorn (Emily Bohbrink), the third-grade teacher directing the play, for Tina to become the understudy to Louise Lerman (Madison Weidberg), the young lady whose parents bought her the leading role. Tina willfully and knowingly kills Louise, planning to go on in her place. Judy turns Tina into the police and uncovers the hidden memory that she is not the child of Lita Encore (Alisa Harris), the theatre reviewer, but in fact the long missing child of Ruth Delmarco, a famed actress, who was presumed dead from an apparent suicide. Ironically, death occurred after a bad review was publishede by Encore (the character, not this paper).

Lily Zukerman is mind-blowing in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruthless!â&#x20AC;? While preparing for this role, she was busy performing as Caliban in the recent run of Shakespeare on the Green Youth Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tempest.â&#x20AC;? To be clear, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruthless!â&#x20AC;? is a demanding role for someone so young: she sings, dances and kills the rest of the cast. What makes Zukermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance work is that she gets the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farcical nature; she plays it straight when she needs to and hams it up when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called for. Delineating the two can make for a tough call for any actor but especially for someone her age, who probably doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet have the cultural vocabulary that this show is based upon. (Or maybe she has been brought up on Bette Davis films and Maxwell Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing!) Zuckerman pulls it off with a lot of poiseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and a lot of talent!

I last saw Charlie Robertson as Claudius in The Browncoatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re-imagining of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamlet.â&#x20AC;?

It was a bit of a surprise to see him in high heels and a bouffant wig. That being said, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a riot. He also chooses to make the humor in the script the focusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and not the fact that he is in drag. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of Dame Edna onstage with him: Even though Sylvia St. Croix is not an emotionally deep character, he makes her genuinely intriguing, unveiling her to the audience with real affection and tenderness for this poor mistreated womanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;much like Humphries shows us the tender side of the Dame.

Byrd as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Judy Denmarkâ&#x20AC;? is pretty, sweet and terribly campy. She probably has the most well-written character. In Act One, her music is very high-pitched, constrained and accurately communicates her life in a cage, both as a housewife and as a person denied the true knowledge of her past and destiny. In Act Two, when she has embraced her true identity and purpose, it is much more brassy and confident, as is she.

Harris as Lita Encore, the theatre critic who hates musicals and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see most of the shows she reviews, is just fun. She has some of the best theatre jokes in the script, and she plays farce like it is second nature.

The supporting cast of Weidberg and Bohbrink both play double roles. Seeing Weidberg cast as the ugly and talentless Louise Lerman was a surprise since Weidberg is so beautiful and talented. She and Bohbrink work well together and seem to have lots of fun onstage.

Really, if anything can be said about this cast it is that they are having a blast, consequently the audience does, too. The night I attended it was packed, and everyone was laughing. Though written by successful artists about the painful struggle to succeed, and the drive that is necessary to do so (whether it is your own or Mama Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s), ultimately, the point of this show is to poke a little fun at ourselves and each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to recognize our foibles and laugh in spite of them. The cast and the script come together to make this an entertaining evening.

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one should know about the traditional Irish family in the midst of celebration: they are probably drunk, they are definitely loud, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking over the Beam Room at Front Street Brewery!

Suzann Smith, local playwright and mastermind behind Porch Theatre Company, has crafted a unique experience that delves deep into the realm of mystery dinner theater, and deeper into the lightheartedness of the unparalleled Irish spirit.

When beloved local Irishman, Rory Mulligan, passes away, the entire town gathers to remember him. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the catch?

The wake takes place in the Mulligan family pub, with Roryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer present. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the audience to solve the murder by interacting with the characters, all the while enjoying delicious Irish food catered by Front Street Brewery.

The show takes place on the third floor of the brewery amidst a fully decked-out set, complete with dusted-over pictures and fake flower centerpieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to

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The Beam Room is the perfect setting for the audience to become a part of the show, as it puts everyone on a similar level and leaves the actors intermingled. All of the components of the funeral play into one another to create a believable environment for the audience.

Smith says the play was the brainchild of her apprenticeship with an Irish gentlemen who not only sparked her imagination but also taught her the value of a strong

work ethic. The play is an embodiment of her old mentorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit in the medium of a less traditional dramatic form: dinner theater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this town is now ready for this type of theater,â&#x20AC;? Smith says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes you just want to go out and have fun.â&#x20AC;? Without a doubt, this type of theater combined with Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination has led to a dynamic cocktail that could certainly keep Porch Theatre Company in the limelight.

Perhaps what sets them apart from other, more well-known dinner theater (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tony â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weddingâ&#x20AC;?) is that the experience revolves less around the raw improv of the actors and more on the concept that the actors are putting on a play for and with the audience. Normally, a show like this would have basic plot parameters that allow the actors to wreak their havoc, but in this special case, the actors have songs to be sung and dances to be danced. The audience is asked questions about their relationship and encounters with Rory Mulligan, and expected to be active participants in the show, which should rarely

be a problem due to the whimsical nature of the Irish.

Two of the actors, Heather Setzler and Nathan Verwey, have been with Smith from the genesis of Porch Theater Company five years ago, which inspires a certain chemistry that all-new casts tend to lack.

Smith, who has an impressive amount of acting experience in Wilmington, has had the special opportunity to write her shows with specific actors in mind, making them entirely her unique vision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quite funnyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we laugh so hard at rehearsals,â&#x20AC;? Smith muses.

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//ART

open and close: two art receptions take over downtown Saturday night

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No other studio in the Port City comes close to resembling Wicked. “[It’s] unique because, well, it’s Wicked,” Christina Cole, owner, says. “It’s fringe society.”

With that said, the seemingly unconventional art gallery is open to showcasing any and every art form in all of its inimitable glory, with just one exception. “[We] cater to all spectrums of the art world, except the mainstream,” Cole affirms.

“We showcase things that regular people would not normally find beautiful or diningroom acceptable but are beautiful to us.”

With this mantra, the studio has undeniably brought some notable shows to the table— Red Death Masquerade, Steampunk Circus, Anatomy and Gabriel Lehman, to name a few. The proud owner deems them all “very involved and amazing” and wants to continue the trend. Thus, the studio will be utilizing this inspiration to bring their view of counterculture straight from inception to reality right before our eyes on Saturday, July 9. One Wicked Gallery will be opening “Likeness &

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Light”—their film and photography exhibition.

Cole, who holds degrees in visual/graphic art and photography, has always wanted to do a photography show at the gallery. Her inspiration lies within the name itself. “Both photography and film are made from optical devices that use existing light to create a likeness,” Cole explains.

So far a select group of artists have taken creative liberties with the theme. Artists showing their work include published, renowned photographers Rachel Black and David Franck; Seven; Brian Bodt; Melissa Wilgis; Christina Creech; Saralyn Earp; Bruce Evans; Miranda Duncan; Everette Freyberg; Ben Billingsly; Joe Stauffer; and even Christina Cole herself, who will be submitting an installation based on her macabre perversion series.

SINISTER CRIME SCENE: This is just one of Christina Cole’s photographs on display at One Wicked Gallery during the “Likeness and Light” show, opening July 9. Courtesy photo.

The materials used in some of their pieces are just as unconventional as the studio itself.

Cole notes “organic substances, bones, skulls, sponges and snake skins” will make an appearance. Without giving too much away, she describes her piece as “a crime-scene installation with all kinds of additions.”

Appropriately showcasing a menagerie of photography and film, from many of the area’s most twisted and imaginative artistic minds, the jaw-dropping factor tips the scale at One Wicked come Saturday, located at 511 Castle Street, downtown Wilmington.

How Things Grow With the opening of one exhibition comes the closing of another. The art world is funny like that—forever revolving and evolving. Meredith Connelly and Kate Sinclair’s show, “How Things Grow,” hanging at Wabi Sabi Warehouse downtown, kicked off last month. It’s closing reception takes place also on Saturday the 9th, with both artists on hand to discuss their work.

“How Things Grow” juxtaposes the evolution of both the tangible and the intangible.

Sinclair describes the tangible as “the physical

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world—plants, people, light, color, and things to touch and see.” Her view of the intangible takes an opposite appeal. “The abstract aspects of the world—emotions, relationships, ideas and energy,” she explains. “This show is really just the beginning of exploring the energy that Meredith and I create together. I have a mixture of new and old work, while Meredith worked hard to produce site-specific works that banked on the surrounding space.”

Although both artists approached the exhibition differently, their variations ended up complementing one another as the project began taking shape. In fact, the harmony they created became the backbone of the entire endeavor. “To see how our work spoke together really was the drive behind the whole project,” Sinclair recalls.

Their decision to collaborate stemmed from art class, specifically ceramics (one in which I, too, had the pleasure of taking with them). During class, both of their artwork showed characteristics of a very distinct, bold and sometimes eccentric style. Each explored texture in their work. Sinclair often employed horizontal rings around mugs, cups and other forms, while Connelly added layers with slurry and miscellaneous pieces of clay in abstract form. Their individual techniques formed the essence of life, when strategic meets whimsical.

In this potting environment, the idea behind “How Things Grow” was born. “It just seemed so familiar to both of us,” Sinclair notes. “When I was approached about doing a show with Wabi Sabi, I needed a partner in crime. Meredith just came so naturally. No question about it; we jive.”

Together, the young artists have yielded noteworthy results, transforming the space into what Sinclair describes an “extrasensory experience.” From paintings to sculptures and even a stop-animation projection, How Things Grow closes on July 9 with an artist reception at Wabi Sabi Warehouse at 9th and Princess streets downtown.

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1701 Wrightsville Ave • (910) 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave. and 17th Street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists’ with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Vol. 27: Works by Mike Brown, Eli Thompson, Carissa Iris, Kit Furderer and Tiffany Walls.

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35 N. Front Street • (910) 343-1395 Sunday-Thursday: 11:30am - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30am - midnight Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm In our commission-free gallery, we are proud to feature Mark Bannerman. When not teaching the children well in Whiteville, Mark creates stunning multi-media works. Currently on display are 20 great fish from King Mackerel to Rainbow Trout made into startlingly life-like quality from common ordinary objects like pins, yarn, a dissected alarm clock, paint, glitter and a whole host of background documents paying homage to each species of aquatic wonder. Join him for a reception Thursday June 2nd from 6-9 pm for complimentary light bites and generous wine specials. For more information, please visit www.caffephoenix.com. The show will hang through June 24.

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332 Nutt Street • (910) 762-4207 In the Cotton Exchange Monday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm Sundays: noon-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com A retail gift gallery specializing in fine handcrafted art glass and metal sculpture. Rick Satava, known worldwide for his blown glass “jellyfish” has introduced a new line of petro glyph and gold nautilus “baskets.” Layered with intricate design, these small to large vessels are an art collectors must have. Introduced to glass blowing in 1969, Rick opened his own studio in 1977.

Well-known for his vivid colors and unique portrayal of nature, Satava’s works are included in numerous public and private collections through-

out the world. Remember gift wrapping is FREE. Think of us for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and your own décor. Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is FREE while shopping or dining. Follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!.

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14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt. Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.”

“Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think.

Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work.

Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming expos and open house. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

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

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

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

216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm www.newelementsgallery.com Join us Friday, June 24th for the opening of our latest exhibition, “By the Sea” and enjoy a celebration of summertime at the coast. Works by many of our gallery artists will be displayed in this themebased show, including Chip Hemingway, Nancy Tuttle May, Catherine Martin and Greg Osterhaus.

An opening-night reception will be held at the gallery on June 24th from 6 until 9 pm in conjunction with downtown’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. “By the Sea” will remain on exhibit through July 16th.

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Chandler’s Wharf (FREE parking) 225 South Water Street • 910-763-3380 Tues – Sat 11-5 • Sun 1-4 Downtown Wilmington www.rivertoseagallery.com River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In

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//COVER STORY

don’t get the mummy drunk:

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Benji Hughes returns for a two-night show at Calico Room

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Los Angeles, I wavered on which questions to ask. I’d heard stories. By reputation, his interviews are typically inconsistent and unconventional. Above all, I was unsure of which side of Benji Hughes to pry.

On one hand, there is the musical genius behind “A Love Extreme” (New West Records), his ambitious double-album debut that NPR and the New York Times gave glowing reviews, and Rolling Stone rated four stars in 2008. The 25song album ranges effortlessly from laid-back, tongue-in-check dance-floor confessionals reminiscent of Beck, to unflinching, soulful piano ballads with glaringly personal lyrics. It’s all layered with Hughes’ hushed and soulful vocals that sound dipped in morning dew after a long night of partying.

On the other hand, there is the indifferent and enigmatic persona, who earlier in the year appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” wearing a cape and pulling flowers out of his sleeve looking like a lost member of The Allman Brothers.

After talking to Hughes, I realized—as we discussed music, facial hair and Bon Jovi—he was a hybrid of the two, encompassing both extremes of his album: cool, calm, eccentric and unpredictable. in

encore: How did the idea of debuting with a double-album come about?

Benji Hughes: I recorded some of it over a period of time, and when it was time to put it together and choose its songs, it just made sense to package it. Sequencing-wise, it made it easier for me to put it into two parts.

It seemed extreme to put 25 songs in a row, so it makes two nice little CDs—like a more flavorful experience. I get over stuff fairly quickly; you know, who wants to listen to a three-hour [album]… well some people do. e: Most of the songs seem autobiographical, the exception being “The Mummy” [which features the lyrics: “Don’t get the mummy/when the mummy gets drunk he unravels.”] What was the inspiration behind it?

BH: Well, I hate too much explanation for a song, whether [people ask,] ‘Is this a true story?’ or ‘What exactly is this about?’ I like to leave it up to the listener. On one hand, if I say something somebody might be like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s what I thought!’ On the other hand, if they had a totally different interpretation, I could ruin it for them. It’s best for me to leave it mysterious. I mean—can’t you tell it’s about monsters and Joe Walsh? [Laughs] It’s totally obvious. e: The album is pretty broad in scope, so it’s hard to pinpoint your musical influences. What albums are you currently listening to?

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by Alex Pomplia s he Benji Hug The Calico Room reet 107 S. Front St h) night) $15 (bot 7/8-9 • $9 (one eme.com www.aloveextr music, obviously, but when I’m not doing music, I’m usually not listening to it. I’m out of the loop with new music. I know there’s a lot of new, good stuff out, but I just don’t keep up with it. e: Well, the Internet and blogs makes it hard to keep up with new music – too much overload.

BH: Big time. But I enjoy a lot of old-school stuff: Motown, Phil Spector [and] jazz records. e: Every article and review I read about you, they all mention your beard. Did you ever think your facial hair would get so much attention?

BH: It’s been one of those things; I just haven’t shaved it. It works for me. I’m glad it hasn’t caught fire. But I get a lot of people asking me for rolling papers. e: Chuck Klosterman wrote in “Esquire” [in March] that the moment he saw the cover of “A Love Extreme,” he knew he “was going to love” its music. Can you tell me how that photograph on the cover art came about?

BH: I thought it would be a sweet shot: hair blowin’ around, shades, looking like you’re vibin’ out in some extreme vacuum in space. To be honest with you, I didn’t think about it that much; I just put some shades on. Obviously there was some wind going on. Was it just windy in the studio? Was there a fan involved? Y’all have to figure that out.

I’m actually from the South, [so] I know this kind of thing; I can do this . . . out in California.

And it worked out. Would I have done as well on a disco track? I don’t know. Maybe. Not very likely. [Laughs] e: Well, if they re-make “Saturday Night Fever,” you could prove yourself then.

BH: Totally. I’m up for it. e: It’s been a little while since you’ve played in Wilmington. Has there been any change in your backing band?

BH: Yeah, minus our keyboard player. Might as well keep the same band—don’t want to confuse people. [But] it’s a lot more fun with four people.

It’s hard for a keyboard player to not look lame onstage. That’s just a fact. I’m a keyboard player myself, so I can say that. [Laughs] e: The keyboardist from Bon Jovi did a pretty good job at looking cool.

BH: That’s the one exception: that dude from Bon Jovi with the sweetest hair of all time.

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e: Cryptic. Is there any new music you’re planning on recording soon?

BH: Yeah, I’m actually working on some stuff for the new record. I don’t think I’ll spend three years on it again; I’m doing it with [producer] Keefus [Ciancia] again. I would like to think if someone enjoyed [“A Love Extreme”], they’ll enjoy this one. I’m not trying to go too far off the beaten path. e: How’d you end up becoming a contributing writer for the music featured in “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”?

BH: I knew some of the cast that were working on the movie. They sent me a script, [and] one of my buddies, Charlie Wadhams, was thinking about tackling one of the songs, “Let’s Duet,” which was right up my alley. I grew up with a lot of old-school country; it’s one of my favorite types of music. I was like, “Hey, I can do this.” They wanted a Southern jam, and

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JAZZ INFUSION: Featuring the 3.5-octave range of Susan Savia, Melodious Thunk is a relatively new jazz quintet on the Wilmington music scene. The band is rounded out by Vince Stout (stand-up bass), William Gerald (piano/keys), Perry Smith (percussion) and Alex Chamyan (jazz violin). Catch the group at Bellamy Mansion on Friday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-12. Photo Courtesy of Susan Savia.

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—Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 trivia with Party Gras DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 KaraoKe with scott —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 KaraoKe —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ lorD walrus —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 trivia with DJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 MiKe o’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 chauncey anD the Free sPirits, Desert noises, KinGs oF the weeKenD —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

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Open Mic with JereMy nOrris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 el Jaye JOhnsOn & the pOrt city all-stars —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999

friday, JUly 8 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 hOuse/technO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Jazz with Benny hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ Dr. JOnes —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ p Funk —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 karaOke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 acOustic Jazz pianO with JaMes Jarvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 karaOke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 live Music —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ willie stylez —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Dueling pianOs —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 rOyal tinFOil, carOlina still, Filthy still —Hollister 47, 6845 Carolina Beach Rd., 799-6647 karaOke —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 sOuth OF k —Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, Pleasure Island, 458-8434 get Back (Beatles triBute) —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff; 256-9133

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—Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Brent stiMMel —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 Full Dish —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 yesterDay’s gravy —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DuB islanD & the DuBplates —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Justin lacy & the swiMMing Machine, king BearD —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Massive grass —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Mark DaFFer —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 live Music —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 lisa & galen —Spectrum Art & Jewelry, 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-2323 MelODiOus thunk —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700

SatUrday, JUly 9 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 karaOke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 hOuse/technO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ sir nick BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 karaOke with DJ Mick —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 karaOke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 karaOke with FreDDie —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 Dueling pianOs —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Machine gun —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Mike O’DOnnell —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 nautilus, pleasant trees —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 BlinD leMOn pleDge —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 40 east —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 JasOn rOss —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 susan savia —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 Brent stiMMel —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 preDecessOr —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 Flannel reBelliOn —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ kevin —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 travis shallOw —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 phantOgraM, swthrt, M is we —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 kenneDy park —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 the legenDary MOnkeykniFeFight, aMerican aMericans, runDOwn —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Mis FOrtune —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

JUSTIN LACY

FRI JULY 8

and the Swimming Machine, King Beard 9pm Doors

PHANTOGRAM SWTHRT, M Is We

SAT JULY 9

8pm Doors

The Legendary MONKeYKNIfefIGHT American Americans, Rundown

SAT JULY 9

9pm Doors

THU JULY 14 UPCOMING SHOWS:

BRONzed CHORUS

fractal farm, eszett, Octopus Jones 9pm Doors, $3

JUly 10 JaCk’S MaNNeqUIN | JUly 23 lUBRIPHONIC JUly 26 MIke PINtO, GROOveStaIN, MICaH BROWN JUly 30 BallyHOO JUly 15 NICOS GUN | JUly 26 D&D SlUGGeRS, PROtOMeN | JUly 31 BJ BaRHaM Of aMeRICaN aqUaRIUM |

Sunday, July 24th Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

SUnday, JUly 10 Benny hill anD FrienDs —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 karaOke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 perry sMith (Brunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 heart & sOul —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500 40 east —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 l shape lOt (3pM); clay crOtts (8pM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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Selected Wine Specials Friday Live Jazz! sunday TV Sports Beer Specials and free bar snacks!

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WeDNesDaY Nutt House Improv 9pm thursDaY Open Mic Stand-up 9pm Fri. & sat.

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TRACY SMITH

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JULY 7

FRIDAY 7.8 @ 10PM

THE STABLE HANDS featuring Frank Bruno (formerly of Bruce Springsteen’s Sessions Band and frequent guest on E Street Nation) & Hank Weddington

get back beatles tribute SATURDAY 7.9 @ 10PM

WeeklY sPecials Mon: Kids Eat Free / $350 Well Drinks Tues: 1/2 Price Wine Night Wed: $5 House Martinis Thurs: $3 All Drafts Sun: $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas

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108 Walnut st. downtown Wilmington

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all menu items and all top-shelf cocktails are only $4 each, from 4 p.m. to close.

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MONDAY Military Appreciation 20% off all active and retired Military TUESDAY Ladies Night Out: $25 person four-course pre-fixe menu WEDNESDAY Wine Down: 1/2 off on all wines by the glass FRIDAY Music on the patio: 9pm-11pm

JULY 7: LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY Lunch Menu: 12pm - 3pm SUNDAY Lunch Menu: 12pm-3pm KIDS EAT FREE with adult purchase of our Big Night Out for two ALL DAY!

DOGS WELCOME ON THE PATIO 885 Town Center Drive MAYFAIRE TOWN CENTER (910) 256-1187

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS! CALL 791-0688

Daniel Parish —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696 Galen on Guitar —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 last of a DyinG BreeD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Jack’s Mannequin, steel train, laDy Danville, live oak revue —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

monday, JUly 11 karaoke with DJ @-hole —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 oPen Mic with Josh soloMon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 Brett Johnson’s JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPen Mic niGht —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 JailBox —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 seth aDaM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 P-funk anD cheDr Dance Party —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 PenGo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 DJ richterMeister —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JereMy norris —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

tUesday, JUly 12 caPe fear Blues JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 karaoke with DJ Party Gras —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 karaoke with Mike norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 karaoke —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 neurovine, GorGeous —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Brent stiMMel —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 live acoustic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 colleGe niGht karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 inDie Music niGht

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 trivia with Dutch froM 94.5 the hawk —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 atlantis oPen Mic —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

Wednesday, JUly 13 Daniel Parish —Halligan’s Public House, 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 791-1019 Jazz JaM —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 oPen Mic niGht —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 Gary allen’s acoustic oPen Mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 roB ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 karaoke with DJ Brewtal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 JereMy norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJBe extreMe karaoke —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 kent knorr —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251 oPen Mic niGht —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 live acoustic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ sir nick BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 the Get Down JaM with the casserole —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 kersten caPra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 roGer Davis & ron wilson —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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MONDAY $2.50 Budweiser Draft • $4 Wells ½ Priced Select Appetizers, 4-7pm TUESDAY $2.50 All Drafts $4.50 Absolute Lemonade ½ Priced Select Appetizers, 4 - 7pm WEDNESDAY $2.50 Yuengling Draft $2.50 Domestic Bottles ½ Priced Select Appetizers, 4 - 7pm FRIDAY $3 Pint of The Day SATURDAY $5 Sangria SUNDAY $5 Bloody Mary’s * Drink specials run all day, but food specials shown are from 4 -7pm only.

Certain appetizers are excluded from special.

Front and Walnut Streets

Across from CFCC in the Cotton Exchange

910-762-4354

MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken • $3 Gin & Tonic OPEN MIC NIGHT TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $350 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm, 1/2 Priced Wine Bottle $250 Blue Moons • $250 Corona/Corona Light LIVE MUSIC: ROB RONNER THURSDAY $250 Domestic Bottles, • $3 Import Bottles, $3 Rum and Coke LIVE MUSIC: MIKE O’DONNELL 50¢ Steamed oysters and shrimp after 6pm FRIDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $3 Landshark • $3 Kamikaze • $5 Bombs SATURDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles on 2nd floor 10pm $2 Coors Light • $3 Fruit Punch shots SUNDAY $250 Corona Live Music L Shape Lot at 3pm Clay Crotts at 8pm

7.6 WEDNESDAY

karaoke night with dj be!

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trivia night 7.8 FRIDAY

dub island

& the dubplates 7.9 SATURDAY

live music with

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SIBLING HARMONY: The Band Perry, siblings from Alabama, will perform at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on Friday, July 8. The concert will also feature country acts Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan. Courtesy photo.

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/8: Lizh, The Balance 7/9: The Psychedelic Furs AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOuTh TRyON STREET, ChARlOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 7/8: Blizzard of Ozzy (Ozzy Osbourne tribute), Pure Cult (The Cult tribute) 7/9: Skrillex, Porter Robinson, Zedd THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BIlTMORE AvENuE, AShEvIllE, NC (828) 225-5851 7/7: Framing Hanley, 3 Pill Morning 7/8: The Psychedelic Furs 7/9: Jacks Mannequin LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRuS STREET, RAlEIgh, NC (919) 821-4111 7/8: Toys in the Attic (Aerosmith tribute) 7/9: Dark Star Orchestra

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 hIghwAy 17 SOuTh, N. MyRTlE BEACh, SC (843) 272-3000 7/11: The Psychedelic Furs 7/12: Taking Back Sunday 7/13: Natasha Bedingfield, Kate Voegele, Kevin Hammond VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER 707 PAvIlION BlvD., ChARlOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 7/12: Mötley Crüe, Poison, New York Dolls TIME WARNER CABLE MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 ROCk quARRy RD., RAlEIgh, NC (919) 831-6400 7/8: Tim McGraw, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., ChARlOTTE, NC (704) 688-9000 7/8: Taylor Swift 7/9: Chris Tucker

MONDAY WEDNESDAYS

LIVE

TEAM TRIVIA 8pm - 10pm followed by Live Music On The Patio

JEREMY NORRIS 10pm-1am

FRIDAY July 8 Live Music

Jenny Pearson 9pm-1am

SATURDAY July 9 Live Music

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22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY

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Live Jazz in the bar • Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $2.50

WEDNESDAY

Fri. 7/8

Miller Lite Bottles $1.50 Corona and Corona Lite

Jeremy Norris

and Peach Margaritas $4 appletini’s $4, RJ’s painkiller $5 and red stripe

Sat. 7/9

Cosmos $4 • 007 $3.50, Guinness Cans $3

LIVE MUSIC! 9pm-1am

LIVE MUSIC! 9pm-1am

The

M-80’s

Bottles $2.50 and Margaritas

ThUrSDAY

bottles $2.50, Fat Tire bottles $2.50

friDAY

Harps Bottles $2.50 • Island Sunsets $5

SATUrDAY

Baybreeze / Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2

9pm-1am

206 Old Eastwood Rd.

$5 pizzas

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

SUNDAY

Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $1.50 and Hurricanes $5

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taking the good with the bad: Two movie reviews in one week

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ometimeS a perfect film exiStS.

The stars and planets align, the writing is superb, the director is at the top of his or her game, and for 90 minutes we get to witness lightning in a bottle. That’s the experience I had watching Woody Allen’s new movie “Midnight in Paris.”

Then there are the not-so-perfect movies.

The writing is sophomoric, the film feels like the director fell asleep halfway through production, on a cocktail composed of Jim Beam, Valium and regret. For 90 minutes, the only electricity comes from the pins and needles felt from one’s ass falling asleep. Hence, “Bad Teacher.”

I’ve spent a lot of time talking about comedy this year and rightfully so. The most difficult genre in cinema is often the most maligned.

Making people laugh is serious business.

Readers might remember a couple of weeks back when I divulged my list of best comedies of the 2000’s. It was so varied: dark comedies, obscure comedies and even reality comedy like “Jackass.” What wasn’t apparent were a lot of safe, mainstream comedies. The kind of thing that would star Adam Sandler or Kevin James doing some ridiculous overacting with a goofball premise. The best comedies often make strong choices, even when they take the audience somewhere uncomfortable.

“Bad Teacher” so desperately wants to be one of those movies that go places other films won’t. It wants to be offensive and irreverent.

It’s desperate to be perceived as mean-spirited.

They try so hard, I was almost embarrassed by it. “Bad Teacher” is not offensive or irreverent. There’s a few movies it tries to bite, like “Bad Santa,” but Cameron Diaz isn’t capable of the pain and indignity that Billy Bob Thornton brought to the character. It also tries to be “Election,” Alexander Payne’s brilliant high school-staged dark parable. Cameron Diaz is far too polished and never given anything truly unforgivable to do. Though the director, Jake Kasdan, tries to make something mean, he ends up making a foul-mouthed movie that has more in common with “Billy Madison” than anything else.

“Bad Teacher” tells the story of Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz), a spoiled rotten gold-digger who teaches at a middle school.

She’s a distasteful, boorish bitch who is only interested in finding a man to support her and earning enough money for breast implants. In her warped mind, breast implants will help her land a high quality, high-earning man. Her latest target is Scott (Justin Timberlake), a substitute teacher from a wealthy family. Everything would be perfect for Elizabeth except for the fact that she can’t teach. The joke is, obviously, that Elizabeth is a bad teacher. She drinks during class,

by Anghus ameron Diaz, Bad Teacher (C e, Jason Segel) Justin Timberlak

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s (Rachel Midnight in Pari Wilson, Marion McAdams, Owen Cotillard)

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Wilson plays Gil, a successful screenwriter who dreams of being a novelist and living in Paris. He dreams of simpler times, the 1920s, when writers and artists were creating masterpieces in the dark recesses of the city. Gil’s life is nothing like the Bohemian he had always hoped to be. His fiancée (Rachel McAdams) is an incredibly beautiful, incredibly frustrating high-society ice queen who spends her time tolerating Gil and his dreams of abandoning Hollywood for the City of Lights. One night Gil

//FILM

reel reel this week in film Waltz with Bashir Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 Sundays, 8pm • Free “Waltz with Bashir” is a 2008 Israeli animated documentary film written and directed by Ari Folman.

Folman interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of his term of service in that conflict. Starring Ari Folman, Ori Sivan, Ronny Dayag.

Everything Must Go Cinematique Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street • 7:30 p.m., $7

BRILLIANCE IN PARIS: Woody Allen’s latest flick, ‘Midnight in Paris,’ is one of his best from a lengthy catalog of highs and lows spanning his film career. Courtesy photo.

indulges in some recreational drug use and verbally abuses her students. It’s a funny idea, but the execution is all amateur hour.

The biggest mistake in the movie was this idiotic idea of trying to make Elizabeth a likable, redeemable character. There’s this strange struggle within the film, as if it’s not entirely sure who the audience is supposed to be rooting for.

For me, it was no one. There wasn’t a single character in the film I wanted to see succeed.

Even in a dark, mean-spirited comedy, the audience has to get behind someone.

“Midnight in Paris” is the antithesis to a misfire like “Bad Teacher.” Woody Allen is familiar with misfires. The last 10 years has been a strange and awkward period for Allen, stumbling over garbage like “Anything Else” and “Scoop,” and then turning out two of his best films ever: “Match Point” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” “Midnight in Paris” ranks among his very best. It works because Woody takes a very simple idea and runs wildly with it through the beautiful streets of Paris. It doesn’t hurt the movie at all that Woody Allen has found a suitable doppelganger in Owen Wilson.

drunkenly stumbles into a cab and winds up transported to the past. Suddenly, he’s conversing with F. Scott Fitzgerald, jamming out to Cole Porter and having manly discussions with Ernest Hemingway.

Gil becomes enraptured with the past, and one particular lady who lives there, Adriana (Marion Cotillard). She’s a 20th century art groupie who strikes up a flirtation with Gil, so that he soon finds himself wondering if he’s better suited in a past he loves or an uncertain future.

It’s a great idea, and Allen does a brilliant job of crafting a crazy yet believable little world filled with familiar faces. With “Midnight in Paris,” he has made an interesting statement on creativity. All of us believe there was a “Golden Age,” when the art was better and the words had a greater meaning—that all artists are inherently nostalgic and believe the work that came before them will always hold more value.

“Midnight in Paris” is what happens when everything works. “Bad Teacher” is what happens when everything falls apart. Cameron Diaz, who spends the entire movie looking like she’s two seconds away from bursting into laughter, seems desperate to reinvent herself; and “Bad Teacher” feels like a comeback vehicle. Unfortunately, this vehicle has four bad tires, a busted timing belt and needs a new coat of paint.

7/11-13: (pictured) “Everything Must Go”—Will Ferrell stars in a drama based on a short story by Raymond Carver. Nick is a career salesman whose days of being on top are long gone. The same day Nick gets fired, he returns home to discover his wife has left him and dumped his possessions on the front yard. 97 min; R.

Cucalorus Summer Series Local Focus: Benedict Fancy Jengo’s Playhouse 815 Princess Street • (910) 343-5995 7/16, 7 p.m. $8, www.etix.com ($12 at door) Held in Jengo’s backyard, feat. Wilmingtonbased filmmakers who have a feature in productio, Cucalorus re-introduces the “Local Focus” program. Ben is an award winning filmmaker who has relocated from England and has been teaching film studies and video production elective classes at Cape Fear Academy. His documentary si about the 25th anniversary of American absurdist filmmaker David Lynch’s cult classic ‘Blue Velvet,’, which was shot in Wilmington, NC in 1985.

All AreA movie listings And pArAgrAph synopses cAn be found At encorepub.com.

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22-25 DINING GUIDE

what’s for dinner?

Find it in the premier dining guide for the Port City

FE WILD WING CA ff Road to Cu 1331 Military (910) 256-3838 ingcafe.com www.wildw

The Summer of Red, White & BBQ! Finger-lickin’, saucy, summer deliciousness! Limited time menu offered early July thru Labor Day.

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

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

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

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood.

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am2am and Sun 12pm-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Friday and Saturday nights at both locations.

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

C.G. Dawgs

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington.

Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 5pm. Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm – 3:00am.Fibbers on Sun. nights Until 3am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for complete sense indulgence. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your

boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 9 pm.

Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am – 3pm.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

HENRY’S

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

Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at

HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. –Mon.11am10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

Holiday inn ResoRt

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

1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

tHe little diPPeR

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Pine Valley MaRKet

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

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

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

MelloW MUsHRooM

Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers. From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary.

The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones— healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Sat,11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: lunch specials, a variety of sandwich-

es and vegetarian items.

■ MUSIC: Live jazz on Wednesdays.

■ WEBSITE: www.mellowmushroom.com

teMPtations eVeRyday GoURMet

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies.

■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm.

(Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown and North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

tRolly stoP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 115pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 2280952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the

Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BiG tHai and BiG tHai tWo

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing at-

mosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 510, Closed Sun.. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open for Lunch M-F 11-2:30; Dinner M-Th 5-9; F-Sa 5-10; Sun. 5-9.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian/vegan options.

sZeCHUan 132

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

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

HiRo JaPanese steaKHoUse

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: www.hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

indoCHine RestaURant & loUnGe

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

CARIBBEAN JaMaiCa’s CoMFoRt Zone

Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, smoke-free atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Call us 910399-2867.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun., 3pm.– 8pm; Tues.- Sat. 11:45am – 9pm. Closed Mon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Breakfast served all day.

■ MUSIC: Live Music every First Fri. ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

EURO FUSION PRess 102

Espresso. Panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby.

Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. (910) 399-4438.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Wed. - Sat. 8am - until and Sunday brunch from 9am-3pm, ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s Best Panini, according to encore readers ■ WEBSITE: www.Press102.com

FRENCH CaPRiCe BistRo

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

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OUR CRÊPES & MORE

Try something different to eat! Our Crêpes & More, a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or to go.

Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat.

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat, everything on the menu is available. On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Tahiti or Provencale are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type sub like the Pain Bagnat or Croque-Monsieur are worth the detour too! On the sweet side, The Versailles, St- Tropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissant & Chocolate Croissant. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties! STARTING JUNE 5th OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday, 9am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday 9am-8pm. Sunday brunch ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Free Wi-Fi..

■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant.

Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of homeaway-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years!

5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

Mon.- Thurs. 11am. – 9:30am; Fri. 11am-10:30pm; Sat. 12pm-10:30pm Sun. 11:30am – 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

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

DINE IN - TAKE OUT CATERING

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu.

The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and

Crafting distinctively delicious Italian meals using simple, time-honored recipes with the freshest ingredients.

The aromas that fill the air are nothing short of spectacular!

1101 S. COLLEGE RD · (p) 910.392.7529 · (f) 910.392.9745

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER M-F 8:00am - 8:00pm • Sat. 8:30am - 7:00pm Sun. 11:00am -6:00pm

www.a-taste-of-italy.com

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vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP

Tidal Creek Co-op Kitchen offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you. The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world. Each item is prepared by hand, using fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes, with many vegan and gluten-free selections available. Choose from made-to-order smoothies with ingredients like almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens, and special event cakes made from scratch to your specifications. Dining in is always welcomed, but you will also find freshly prepared entrees, salads, and sandwiches in the grab and go case. Whatever your tastes, The Co-op Kitchen is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body, while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander across from Jungle Rapids, (910)799-2667, indoor and outdoor seating is available. Like Tidal Creek on Facebook for a daily post of “What’s for Lunch!”

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: MonSat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am -8pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hot Bar 11am-3pm, Salad Bar & Smoothie/Juice/Coffee Bar all day ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop.

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock

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Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seaafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include oysters Hieronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011.

5035 Market St; (910) 392-6313.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays

through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

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

6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

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

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular.

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

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A tasting from Topsail to Southport

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oastal living Comes with an

array of perks: ocean breezes on hot summer days, fishing off the pier and then stocking the fridge with the catch of the day, and boating to Masonboro and around Bald Head while enjoying the sun. When living in southeastern NC during the spring and summer months, excitement among the community seems to soar—even amongst the packed streets and waterways of tourists. When peak season arrives and businesses are bustling, we all are reminded: Oh, yes, this is a magnificent place we call home!

On that love list is dining. Options abound when combing our four beaches, Topsail, Wrightsville, Pleasure Island and Southport, for satisfying grub. Last week, I had the pleasure of eating my way through each area during a Thursday outing with my lovely better half, Matthew. Though the places we stopped only tipped the iceberg—errr, buoy—of choices on our coastal culinary scene, here are a few ideas worth consideration.

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We happened upon Just Baked for lunch and immediately took to the place. The stray sea turtle sculpture oddly standing in the middle of the restaurant is the only “beachy” item of decor here. The modernized walls remain cozy in dark brown, accented by white trim (admittedly, two of my favorite paint choices). Clean and streamlined, seemingly its owners stay clear of tchotchke island fuss.

All would matter none in the end, as the food here speaks volumes by staying simple and plain good. Gourmet sandwiches and wraps, as well as salads and soups, all come with careful attention to fresh ingredients. The mix-andmatch combos for lunch allow a dual taste of many an item, all for less than $10. Matthew and I couldn’t resist the deal; I ordered the half chicken salad sandwich and roasted veggie salad, while Matthew chose the quiche of the day with a bowl of Manhattan crab chowder.

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Other items worth a go include fried grouper nuggets (again, a perfect balance of breading and moist, mild white fish) and jalapeño crab poppers. The poppers come with a citrus dipping sauce, which adds a nice zing to the sweetness of the crab.

The restaurant serves typical fried seafood baskets, like flounder, shrimp and oysters, but also has blackened mahi sandwiches and a flounder po’ boy for lunch. Of course, landlocked diners can go with the burger, pulled chicken nachos or a salad, but when at the beach why not indulge in seafood?

At night, the indoor dining area, colorfully lit and stocked with marine art, remains upscale in caliber, serving entrées like yellowfin grilled tuna and crab cakes. Folks are welcome without pretense; diners dress in Bermuda shorts as much as summer dresses. To put it best, Fishhouse is casual done right, and with a full bar on the dock keeping the beer cold and ready at all times, it’s always vacation time here.

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While awaiting our meal, we perused the drink menu, noticing many fine wines, along with a specialty martini list and even an interesting twist on the Bloody Mary. Just Baked serves it with a slice of bacon, giving one more reason to love the drink.

Deceiving at first, my chicken came prepared in a way I usually frown upon: diced chunks doused in drippy sauce.

However, it was delicious. The sauce had a tang from the buttermilk base, accompanied by fresh herbs and mayo, topped off with moist chunky chicken, mixed greens, Granny Smith apples and havarti cheese. The white bread was light and crusty, obviously homemade, with a perfectly thin yet moist crumb.

It came with an easy but succulent salad: roasted veggies over a spring mix. The onions, green peppers and squash release their natural sweetness when allowed to sweat from fire. Topped with salty feta cheese and tart balsamic, it was delicious. (I plan on recreating it at home, except I want to grill the veggies for that extra char flavor.)

Matthew’s quiche, while beautiful in presentation, wasn’t as stunning on the palate. It was layered on what seemed like frozen crust (a disappointment coming from a bakery), with eggs that were a bit rubbery, topped with cheese, spinach, tomato and bacon. The quiche mixture didn’t incorporate the ingredients, rather separated and stacked them. However, Matthew’s soup was lovely, filled to the gill with sweet shredded crab, potatoes, corn, onions and peppers. It carried a heavy Old Bay flavor topped by cayenne spice.

Though it packed the heat, it tasted fresh from the garden.

While we didn’t have a chance to drink the bacon-topped Bloody Mary, we were able to assess Just Baked’s likability enough to come back. It’s a fresh concept for Topsail—going local—and it tastes lively and far better than average fare. And did I mention the absence of “paradise-y” decor? A winner all around.

Fishhouse Grill

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seating, where informal plastic tables and chairs rest in the shade from brightly colored umbrellas. It’s near perfection to enjoy a Corona and pretend vacation is in full force (even when it’s not!), as the breeze sweeps across sunkissed cheeks with purposeful intoxication.

What I love about Fishhouse Grill is not only the laze of its mien but its unassuming flavorful menu. First off, food here isn’t dressed up in reductions or demi-glaces. If diners want more gussied-up meals, they should head to its sister restaurant next door. Fishhouse does justice to food, regardless.

During our visit, we only went for a few appetizers and cold beer, and the disappointment was nil. We had mahi-mahi sticks, which were served in a batter aerated with pepper and light breading. “It’s non-offensive fried food,” Matthew said. “It’s tasty and the fish is still moist.” Though fried seafood is a dime a dozen in beach towns, Fishhouse takes care not to mask the savor or texture of the seafood, nor do they serve poor quality.

They make the best homemade tartar sauce in town, not too thick and overpowered by mayo; it’s actually zesty from the addition of lemon and fiery thanks to jalapeños.

1 n. lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach 910-458-2822 www.havanasrestaurant.com I love this location. It truly stands apart from most other restaurants on Pleasure Island, mainly because the historic 1916 cottage evokes memories of a time and place when beach living was simpler than today’s larger-than-life, neon-colored houses which boast their own names. Quaint, homey—perhaps even with grandma churning out Sunday dinners—this structure has stories from yesteryear.

Today, the cottage is churning out its own chapter as a full-fledged restaurant that stands behind its motto, “Fresh Island Seafood,” with a focus on Caribbean flavors. For example, Havana’s Cha Cha Salmon comes blackened and dressed with fruity salsa on top, while their coconut shrimp is hand-battered and served alongside an orange-marmalade dipping sauce.

Again, when Matthew and I visited last week it was for appetizers and wine only. Asking to sit outside on their expansive deck, which overlooks downtown Carolina Beach, the bartender was kind enough to inform us of the specials.

All appetizers are $5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., “as long as you sit at the bar,” she added.

Though we had anticipated outdoor leisure, we changed plans immediately. Plus, satellite radio was churning out “Magnet and Steel,” so I surmised it wouldn’t be all bad.

The interior of Havana’s is dim, unlike its outdoor sun-laden, expansive patio. Dark wood and cozy colors of grey and black give it a regal essence—again saving the flamingos and palm

trees for cheekier establishments. However, diners shouldn’t be fooled, as Havana’s also has flat-screen TVs at every turn in the bar, making one believe that during sports seasons, the games are on for everyone’s viewing pleasure. It pairs laid-back with fanciful surroundings well.

Havana’s Jamaican Jerk wings offer a smoky spice, as cloves and cinnamon shine through the piquancy of a drop of Worcestershire sauce. All drummettes, the appetizer is quite large and for only $5, it can’t be beat.

The wings are meaty, too, if a little on the dry side. The sauce and blue cheese make up for moisture.

That all of Havana’s apps are discounted during the week makes it compelling for afternoon meetings with friends. Naturally, the menu includes homemade crab dip, served with deep-fried pita points. “What’s the purpose of frying the pita?” Matthew asked.

“I don’t mind it,” I responded. In fact, I like the crunch.”

They weren’t dripping in oil either, so when paired with the dip, it matched velevety and crispy textures nicely. The dip was heavily flavored with cheese, a richness more fully realized by the addition of crab. Still, it could have had a bit more dimension (perhaps with the addition of chives or a lemon herb?).

Havana’s has a full wine and beer list, along with specialty cocktails. A Sauvignon Blanc with any seafood dish can’t be beat. Add to it the escape of outdoor beach dining, and Pleasure Island becomes everything its name implies.

CRABBY TIMES: Provision Yacht Basin in Southport is known for their waterside dining while enjoying their famed crab cakes! Photo by Chad Keith

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in Southport since its opening in 1993. I have been going for 16 years now, and one of the best characteristics of it is that the restaurant doesn’t change. The building looks the same as it did upon my first visit, the menu as limited, the people as friendly and the cold beer still self-served on the honor system.

I have always visited specifically for Provisions, unobstructed sunset views, crab cakes and cold beer. Upon my last venture, I have to say two out of three ain’t bad. The cold beer still awaits in the cooler across from the counter where folks order. Then, they are directed to their table, usually marked with an item from the party (during our visit, it was my sunglasses). The wait staff shares tables here, by bringing diners their food and clearing their plates. They don’t refill drinks (you do) or take the orders.

The crab cakes during my last visit didn’t seem as decadent as I once remembered; although, I am sure it has to do more with my changing tastebuds. Provisions’ crab cakes are deep fried, which I have learned I don’t actually prefer. Yet, they’re still sweet from the red pepper bits and crabby from the shellfish.

The breading is more the problem; I’ve grown to like my crab cake more oozy than firm.

However, the peel-n-eat ‘em shrimp are

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The conch fritters again are heavy on the breading, and the bits of the sea snails are a little more rubbery than calamari. But the flavor is a perfect cornmeal blend that gets kicked up a notch from a spicy sauce served alongside it.

Potato and cucumber salads are homemade, cool and refreshing—perfect side items to any summer outdoor dining experience. The fans overhead turn in rapid succession, moving the breeze from the water wistfully through the deck where diners munch and laugh over Red Stripes and Pacificos.

The Provisions’ menu is limited but mostly lovely. Grouper salad sandwiches offer an interesting twist to normal tuna or chicken salad, while grilled yellowfin makes an appearance on the menu, too. Land loafers will find burgers, dogs and chicken sandwiches.

Naught are the de rigueur baskets of fried seafood.

At checkout, the server asks how many beers and beverages were consumed, and tallies it up according to the ticketed items.

She’ll even ring the overhead bell over a good tip, usually sending the crowd into a clapping roar. It’s jolly and engaging.

A trip back to the car at high tide may be problematic if parking in the sandy lot across from the restaurant. The water swooshes in and floods the area ankle deep. Yet, the reminder of that beautiful sunset proves it’s just part of the adoration to waterside dining.

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a tried and true local spot:

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Elizabeth’s Pizza tantalizes diners with gooey cheese and greener fare

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hough i arrived in wilmingTon

a few short months ago, I am familiar with the area and some of her offerings: beaches, festivals, the film industry presence. As an undergrad from UNC-Pembroke from 2001 to 2005, it was crucial to make the quick trip to Wilmington every now and then.

Elizabeth’s was embedded in my friends’ hearts and stomachs.

I’ll admit it: I don’t eat pizza that much anymore or too many heavy meaty-cheesy foods. It’s not that I don’t think it’s delicious; I just avoid it for my own health choices.

Yet, I’ve been reminded of the goodness of a splurge thanks to the couple lunch bunches I’ve attended during my internship at encore. It’s been an eye-opening experience in getting to know Wilmington’s culinary scene. It’s also been a reminder about the hominess of this town, something Elizabeth’s Pizza has been a part of since 1987. They attract everyone to their tables: families, college kids, young adults and seniors.

Clearly, they know their place here.

Promptly greeted by owner Shameer Lookman and guided to our table, I immediately noticed the beautiful retro postcards underneath the narrow glass tabletops, adorned by old wood. As none of us are on-the-job drinkers, we bypassed the wine and beer lists—only after much reconsideration—and ordered a round of waters and teas, sweetened and unsweetened, depending on individual “lifestyles.”

As I considered the menu, I announced I would get a Greek salad because one can never go wrong with veggies (if not fried and doused in cheese). “That’s boring,” encore editor Shea Carver said. Sigh—she was right, but with our deep fried zucchini, mozzarella sticks and calamari on the way, I felt the need to cancel out my guilty pleasures with something green.

After the appetizers came, everyone picked some interesting main courses for round two:

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base, topped it with feta cheese and a heaping of veggies and fruits: mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives and dried cranberries. Interesting fact: I could have also had my salad topped with French fries (something Lauren said was actually popular on their “Create Your Own” menus, which is applicable to pizzas, sandwiches and strombolis as well).

HOLY CANNOLI: This Italian dessert from Elizabeth’s Pizza is fried upon order to crispy confection perfection, and the red clam sauce over spaghetti is light yet flavorful.

Satisfied with my decision, I enjoyed the smorgasbord of appetizers before us. Kidding myself, I cut one of the mozzarella sticks in half and drug the gooey string of cheese to my plate. The other half made its way in front of me not too far after. The crispy crust of both the mozzarella and zucchini sticks were inviting, as most fried foods are, but I had to pace myself if I was going to make it through the rest of the meal. Then the fried calamari arrived, in a light batter, crumbly on the outside and slightly chewy inside, with a touch of the sweet marinara sauce tying the mouthful together.

The lighter side of our appetizers came in the antipasto salad, featuring iceberg lettuce topped with pickled vegetables—carrots, celery, cauliflower—slices of ham, salami, provolone and eggs, all drizzled with Elizabeth’s homemade Italian dressing. Though I ordered a salad, I didn’t let it deter my taste of the antipasto. Plus, I was privy to the lunch bunch protocol: We share ever-y-thing, so I knew my hands would be in the entrées before long, too. The pickled veggies give a nice bite to the greens. In fact, the dressing only accentuated more a vinegar flavor, so I decided, really, it wasn’t needed.

Barely making it through the mounds of appetizers, the main dishes arrived. First of all, for anyone unaware of Elizabeth’s portion sizes, the pasta meals seemingly can feed at least three or four people—or a single ravenous gorilla. Customers definitely get more bang for their buck.

As we negotiated the large platters and giant “guitar pick”-shaped plates, it was hard to tell where one dish began and another ended. Shameer was kind enough to keep adding tables to our own two. Though, we probably should have been aware of the other diners’ peering glances, we were happily engulfed in one bite after another. Judgment be damned...

chicken manicotti, eggplant manicotti combo (the eggplant acts as the noodles rather than serving it with pasta), spaghetti with red clam sauce, stromboli with chicken, peppers and onions, and a Neapolitan-style pizza with ricotta, basil and tomatoes. I was starting to get full and wanted to pick something exciting, yet satisfying to my own tastes and eating habits. Then I saw it: the “Create Your Own Salad” section of the menu. Seemingly, the health gods threw me a lifeline.

Our server, Lauren, also called “Lolo,” to those who have gotten to know her over the two years she’s been working at Elizabeth’s, went around the table with a smile, jotting down our orders. I started my salad with a spinach

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The baked manicotti dishes looked like massive mounds of homemade red sauce and molten mozzarella cheese; however, it wasn’t hard to taste the differences in texture and fillings. The ground beef wrapped in eggplant was flavorful and not fatty—something I appreciated immensely. The creamy ricotta remained rich and silky, while the vegetable eggplant manicotti had as much zing as the others. The chicken in the manicotti and the stromboli was cooked to tender appeal. Rich with a mix of mozzarella, peppers and onions, the crust was baked to a golden and chewy perfection, as well as best dipped in Elizabeth’s house-made, light marinara. The chunks of tomatoes and garlic were apparent and not masked by heavy tomato paste.

At first, I passed on the pizza upon its offering. I was determined to crunch my way through all the fresh veggies piled high in my “create your own” salad. However, I love thin, crackly crusts. Plus the aroma of fresh basil and tomatoes wafted and danced around my nose. It got the best of me, so Shea happily slung a piece my way. The hot mozzarella and ricotta cheeses melted and intertwined their mild subtleties, stitched with basil shreds and fresh sliced tomatoes. It was far from rich, as I expected—even light on the palate unlike most meaty pizzas. Extra oil wasn’t accumulating on top, and again their pizza crust—simply divine.

When my personalized salad came, it was a sight to behold, large and with so much flavorful freshness, I held off the dressing once again.

But for good measure, I took a spoonful—or two—of the spaghetti with red clam sauce.

I’m not a fan of seafood and pasta, but I can certainly appreciate what Elizabeth’s has done with this light entrée. It truly offered a healthier version of bolognese. Chocked full of garlic and clam bits, there wasn’t a whole lot of flavor missing.

I can honestly say, as somewhat of a food snob and health-conscious person, Elizabeth’s Pizza had more to offer than just rich gooey cheese-covered plates of food; although, they most certainly have that, too (and it’s as decadent as reading the words “gooey cheesecovered”). Still, they cater to veggie lovers who simply want more than iceberg lettuce with egg, cheese and cucumbers. They note on their lengthy menu that most items can be made vegetarian style. Also, they don’t disappoint in their classic: pizza.

As a new Wilmingtonian or a returning fan, Elizabeth’s is a standard must-stop on the local dining scene. Diners should just make sure to leave room for their homemade cannolis.

The mascarpone cheese, chocolate chips and faintly cinammon-tinged flaky pastry will make anyone throw their diets and “lifestyles” out the window—and boy, is it worth it!

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ome Say there can be no life-altering

event more traumatic than the loss of a child.

I can attest to such truth. My mother suffered through the loss when I was around seven years old.

Luckily, my parents’ marriage didn’t follow suit after my younger brother, John, died. However, in the majority of cases, marriages sadly end in divorce after such heartache is endured.

For those who stay together and attempt to pick up the pieces, it’s still a rocky road to recovery, which often leads to alienation and troubled times. Within a well thought-out narrative, author Joseph Alexander explores such a predicament in his debut novel, “Faded Acts of Love.” He calls into question how a once-happy couple strive to rekindle their relationship during the darkest of times. Contained within, the main character, Peter, meets a beauty, Adrienne, and his once pessimistic and chauvinistic views toward women evaporate.

After their marriage, all seems ideal. That is until tragedy strikes and their two-year-old son, Nicholas, falls to his death from the balcony of their Manhattan apartment. Now, their perception of happiness shatters likes a broken mirror.

As grief takes over, they hope to regain all they have lost and aim to have another child. Fourteen months after Nicholas’ white casket is lowered, Adrienne gives birth to a daughter, Penny. With a disillusioned new beginning just beyond the horizon for the family, they move to Westchester, and Peter moves up the corporate ladder at his high-status advertising agency. Though, when Peter is sent on assignment to London, his womanizing ways reappear in full force and he makes a fateful decision that leads to the ultimate sacrifice. Without giving

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away the ending (that which the author surprised himself with), “Faded Acts of Love” is a love-hate story that translates across two continents, intertwines and dissects a multitude of relationships.

“I worked in advertising for 20 years,” Alexander explained last week. “The impetus of this story spanned a 15-year period from a series of unrelated events, beginning during [my] time working on 5th Avenue in New York City. It melded together traveling with my family to Tuscany and finally the death of my cousin’s infant within our family, [which] really shook me up. All of it came together and planted the seed for the story in the novel.”

Without dwelling on death and circumstance that would otherwise turn a reader off, Alexander focuses on the healing aspects and redemption of a good man flawed by circumstances too great for him to handle.

He asks readers to consider how one family man can redeem himself and salvage his family after the web he has weaved has spun desperately out of control. A flawed hero, Peter can appropriately be labeled a cad, and Alexander brings to the page a protagonist with raw will to survive. The story is a testament to show what many in a marriage take for granted.

One notable complaint: Some readers claim his use of descriptive phrases too complicated. He utilizes $20 words when a $5 one will suffice. In my opinion, the art of the word is in the eye of the reader.

“I tried to make my characters quirky. I don’t like perfect characters,” Alexander responded. We laughed over our mutual dislike for another Southern author, Nicholas Sparks. “[Nicholas Sparks] is an example of why I chose to utilize phraseology in the manner I do.

My literary phrasing goes beyond the usual expectation of what someone may say. I try to say things in a way that’s transformative—not dull or boring. I don’t like trite language. I’m a believer in using creative language, especially in long form. It just depends on what you’re looking for in literature. Readers expect more than just storytelling. You need to add a little sparkle to your writing. It shows the author is thinking and being inventive.

Language gets me excited.”

Armed with the die-hard belief that characters need to not only have flaws but interesting ones to represent the core of anxiety, Alexander molds their personalities and characteristics cleverly. Alexander uses declarative sentences and first-person narrative through and through. The time and effort placed into every nuance is undeniable. He goes against the popular saying, “Keep it simple, stupid.” By doing so he created a new spectrum of rules for his own style of writing.

“Reading should be about enjoying stories and not having to claw your way through an intricate plot with a lot of unnecessary description,” Alexander urged. “In the end there should be a revelation of some moral truth about life. Stories should be about our lives and about who we are as people. Everyone has values, opinions and a sense of right or wrong. I want readers to enjoy the time they spend with the author. While I’m at my computer writing I’m always sitting and thinking, How will the reader respond to this? I never want to lose sight of that.”

Next, among numerous short stories, Alexander’s working on a non-fiction travel narrative based on his family’s time in Tuscany. Follow him at http://fadedactsoflove.wordpress.com.

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A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, outside of Washington, D.C., Collogan chose Wilmington for the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental studies program, earning high honors and an eventual job with Airlie. The son of a national farm union activist, who fights for the small farmer, Collogan learned that the Cape Fear Arch, from Cape Lookout to Cape Romain, and the Wilmington area in particular, is rich in bio-diversity, with a fertile combination of soils, the largest river in the state and a lati-

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Colloganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roommatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Aaron Harvey, a Growing Power advocate (a national nonprofit and land trust supporting people and their environments by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities) and Darian Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have put their sweat equity into the quarter-acre garden, too. Together, with a host of other friends, they are ready to welcome a new roommate, Sara Quinn, service worker for FoodCorps.

Based on a nonprofit led by Curt Ellis (filmmaker of â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Cornâ&#x20AC;?), FoodCorps provides the infrastructure and directly ties small farmers to institutional buyers, such as schools and health-care facilities. In keeping with FoodCorpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; principles, Quinn will teach children at Snipes Elementary School to grow their own vegetables for a healthy school lunch right on the grounds.

When she returns home in the evening, Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supper will include fresh produce and tilapia from Colloganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden and greenhouse.

Three concentric tiers of growing tubs in the shape of a large wedding cake sit on site.

In the bottom tub, tilapia, all of which are fed the finest fish food, swim. Water and wastes from the bottom tank circulate up to a middle tub to feed a bed of organic watercress, every fine restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream green. The tilapia wastes also circulate up to the top tub to nourish other seasonal vegetables, always in demand by the discriminating gourmand. This aquaculture demonstration will occupy one part of Colloganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greenhouse, a 22 by 54 foot quonset structure made of six millimeter plastic and PVC pipe.

In another prominent area of the greenhouse, red wiggler worms will work their magic by feasting on compost, turning it into a rich fertilizer that can be made into a â&#x20AC;&#x153;teaâ&#x20AC;? and sprayed or dripped on plants. The tilapia tank and worm composter are two examples of permaculture. Essentially, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no waste stream; everything becomes an asset.

Composted horse manure from across the street will be stacked against the greenhouse to provide warmth in the winter. Cof-

fee grounds from java houses, mashed from local breweries, and household food scraps will enrich the compost. To irrigate it, among other parts of the garden, Collogan installed a state-of-the-art cisternâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10K and huge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my drinking water,â&#x20AC;? he exclaimed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be here a long time.â&#x20AC;? PEX piping is attached to Colloganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well house, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a manifold with a valve for every row of crops.

A fan of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Collogan is a big proponent of saving seeds that have not been genetically altered.

Organic seed companies, such as Seeds of Change and Seed Savers Exchange offer a much wider variety of produceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;purple tomatoes and orange watermelons.

In the most overfed, undernourished society in the world, the question seems obvious after talking to Collogan: Why are we content with such a limited selection of produce in our grocers? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s, the USDA took us down a road where the small farmers were hurt,â&#x20AC;?

Collogan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Large dollar subsidies were given to the big farm conglomerates, which were producing massive monocultures (one crop farms). One crop farms are always prey to more pests, especially if genetically altered seeds are grown. Now, guess who makes the petroleum-based pesticides used on the genetically altered seeds fed with petroleumbase fertilizers? Right! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big farm industrialists making all three products.â&#x20AC;?

A volunteer for Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market on Saturday mornings, Collogan gives 90-minute presentations on permaculture to local garden and civic groups.

He wants to share, organize and involve his neighborhood and the community at large. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eventually, our small farm will become a demonstration of sustainable agriculture techniques,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People will come, and we will exchange ideas and learn from each other. We vote every day with our dollar, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote for healthy food. It might cost a dollar more, but it will provide three dollars more of good nutrition. Also, your dollar saves fossil fuels by going to a NC farmer as opposed to a grower [elsewhere].â&#x20AC;?

Collogan has an attractive permaculture/ gardening library and recommends several books, including Toby Hemenwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gaiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardenâ&#x20AC;? and Will Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growing Power.â&#x20AC;?

Online, check out the â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Geopolitics of Foodâ&#x20AC;? in Foreign Policy and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Consequences of Dinnerâ&#x20AC;? in the University of Virginia magazine. Also listen to food industry analyst Robyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable story on YouTube about her youngest childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allergic reaction to fast food. And, grow your own garden even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a pot. Just one pot, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a start.

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• Shrimp-a-roo: 7/20, 8/10 and 8/31: Entertainment by The Casserole Band, picnic/lawn games, badminton, croquet, bocce ball and more. A shrimp picnic, with cole slaw, potato salad, s’mores and more! • Southern Picnic: 7/6, 7/27, 8/17: Entertianment w/Steel Pan Music, sack race, tug of and lawn games. Southern fried chicken, BBQ beef brisket, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, banana pudding and more! RSVP: 910-256-7105 FARMERS’ MARKETS Weekly Farmers’ Markets feat. plant, food and crafts vendors;: Riverfront Farmer’s Market Sat., Downtown Wilmington, Water St., 8am-1pm. April-Dec. www. wilmingtonfarmers.com • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Sat., Carolina Beach Lake, through 9/3; 910458-7490 • Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mon., Causeway Dr., through 9/5, 8am-1pm. 910-256-7925 •

Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wed., 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington, through 12/14. Live music w/Cindy Rhodes; Pender County Master Gardeners clinic 2nd Wed/ea. mo. Grillin’ in the Grove cooking classes 4th Wed. ea. mo.(chefs: 7/27: Susan Boyles, Seasoned Gourmet); $30 pre-reg; 9:30am-12:30pm.

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TASTE THE OLIVE WINE TASTINGS Free Friday wine tasting, Fri., 6-8pm. Tastetheolive. com. Taste The Olive, 1125-D Military Cutoff Rd., The Forum Shops 910-256-OILS(6457) PLEASURE ISLAND FIREWORKS At dusk, fireworks light the sky over the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Make a weekend of your visit to Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach). Arrive Thursday for live music and fireworks at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.Enjoy carnival-style rides and games at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. 910-458-8434; www. pleasureislandnc.org CLASSY CHASSIS CAR SHOW Classy Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market, Sat.7/9, 9am-4pm, Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17 N.Cars and trucks 1985 and older. Reg./fees: www.poplargrove.com. Activities: Award ceremony, 3pm: Country Flea Market, gently used and new goods for sale: antique tractor display in the pasture: ice cream parlor: music, food and beverages throughout the day: 50/50 raffle and transportation tour inside the manor house ($10, adults). $5. (910) 686-9518 ext.26

PRO/AM SURF COMPETITION The 7th annual Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest and Music & Art Festival takes palce 7/15-18 on Oceanic Street, in Wrightsville Beach. Features a $20,000 pro prize purse—one of the largest surfing contests on the East Coast and attracts surfers from around the world. Feat. 96 professional surfers from around the world, including ASP World Championship tour standout and Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Ben Bourgeois. Amateur divisions include Guys 15 & Up, Guys 14 & Under, Guys Open Longboard, Girls Open, Girls Open Longboard, Guppy division- a crowd favorite featuring young, beginning surfers, and the Tow-At Expression Session. Clean Energy Events will provide solar-powered generators to supply clean, renewable energy. Music & Art Festival has been added 7/16, 4-9:30pm in Wrightsville Beach Park. Local artists along with musicians Selah Dubb, Fuzz and Mac, and Rob Machado with Jon Swift will entertain the crowd. Games, activities, and good food from Tower 7. www.wblivesurf.com RECYCLING RALLY It’s now llegal for North Carolina residents to throw away computers, phones, cameras, fax machines and other electronic equipment. Verizon Wireless Wilmington Call Center will have a Recycling Rally on 7/28 to collect recyclable electronics, as well as glass, plastics and aluminum. Off Converse Dr. on Shipyard Blvd., 7:30am-2pm.

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7/30, noon: Carolina Fit Fest is celebrating athletics, fitness, martial arts, MMA, and wellness at Hugh MacRae Park in Wilmington, NC on July, 30th.The event is free to the public. Sponsorships available. www.CarolinaFitFest.com.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ILM MARKETPLACE Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace, at corner of Market/2nd street every Sunday, is a city-supported event in conjunction with the Riverfront Park Sales Vendors Program. Artists, crafters and other vendors will join together each week to showcase original handcrafted arts and crafts and locally grown produce. Musicians will also be on hand to perform.

June-Aug., 4-8pm. For a fee of $50, sales permits are granted to artists, crafters and musicians who create and sell and their art in Riverfront Park throughout the year with the exception of Sundays and festivals. To learn if you qualify for an annual Riverfront Park permit or if you wish to participate in the Historic Downtown ILM Marketplace: Kim Adams, (910) 254-0907.

Charity/Fund-raiser SEA TURTLE ARTS FESTIVAL 7/8-9, 9am-9pm: First Annual ‘Sea Turtle Arts Festival’/S.T.A.R. to benefit The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The Arts and Antique District, 500 & 600 blocks of Castle St. Free to the public. Painters, clay, wood and metal sculptors, jewelry artists’ show and sale. Silent auction at The Cape Fear Playhouse. Street performers, face painting for the kids, an old-fashioned apple-bobbing contest, sidewalk chalk art and more. Music w/The Cosmic Groove Lizards and Transtrum. New Guy Productions, a local Indy filmcompany, will be documenting the two day festival. www.seaturtlehospital.org CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH 7/9: Second Saturday Clean-up: Squash Branch (a tributary to Greenfield Lake. organizes a clean-up of our watershed on the second Sat. of each month. This month we will be working on Squash Branch one of the tributaries to Greenfield Lake. 8am, wear rubber boots, hip boots, or waders bring ‘em along as there will be some wet areas. Meet at the Everbodys Grocery Store parking lot at 1022 Greenfield Street between 9th and 11th streets. • 7/16: Third Saturday Paddle: The Basin at Fort Fisher. We will have a sign up page on the website soon with maps and more details, and we’ll send a link out in the next newsletter so look for those, sign up, and keep your fingers crossed for good conditions. 617 Surry St. (910) 762-5606 HAIR CAN HELP “Hair Can Help,” 7/9, 10am-1pm, to benefit national charities Beautiful Lengths and Locks of Love. Bean, who has been growing his hair out for over a year in anticipation of this event, will offer up his own long locks for cutting. His hair, now approaching 14” in length, will be sectioned into several parts and a live auction will be held at 1pm, with the highest bidders taking a turn at the shears to cut Bean’s hair. This event will also be accepting tax-deductible donations for two local Wilmington charities: the Domestic Violence Shelter of Wilmington and the Adopt-AnAngel program. Donations can be given to either organization at the event. Imago Hair Studio, 106 Water St., #109.

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED New Hanover Regional Medical Center has opportunities for volunteers who are interested in driving the Courtesy Van or Shuttle Carts. Courtesy Van drivers take passengers between the main NHRMC campus and nearby offices. Defensive Driving class is supplied. Valid NC driver license with no violations required. Shuttle drivers can volunteer on either the Cape Fear or New Hanover Campus, transporting patients and visitors from parking lot to entrance. Safe driving class is supplied. Valid NC driver license with no violations required. Eileen McConville: 910-815-5317 OR eileen.mcconville@nhrmc.org.

NC COASTAL LAND TRUST 7/16, 9am: Public is invited to get an up close look at insectivorous plants such as the Venus Fly Trap at the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust’s annual Fly Trap Frolic on Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. At the nature trail behindAlderman Elementary (corner of Independence Boulevard and Canterbury Road).

Here, guests can view an array of native insectivorous plantssuch as the Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plants, and Sunbursts. Stanley Rehder, Mr. Flytrap, will speak at 9:30am, and Phil Garwood, Dr. Rocks of CFCC, will speak at 10am. Free. Nancy Preston: (910) 790-4524 or nancy@coastallandtrust.org.

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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Cape Fear Theatre Arts, in association with Island Passage, presents “Always...Patsy Cline,” by Ted Swindley, 7/6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 29-31; 8/1-3, 7-10, 8pm. The Harbourside Pavilion on Bald Head Island, $32.50 available at The Sail Shop at 96 Keelson Row on Bald Head Island, www.citystagenc.com or call 910-264-2602 or 910-457-6844. More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, the show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. Feat. “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walking After Midnight” and more! Directed by Justin Smith, with musical direction by Chiaki Ito. Starring Emily Gardenhire and Barbara Weetman.

CHOCOLATE VANILLA 7/9/, 7pm: Act Trinity Performing Arts Company presents “Chocolate Vanilla,” at the Hannah Block USO, Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. Returning from its off-Broadway debut, Chocolate Vanilla is the exploration of racial tension between African-American males and females. From the beginnings of slavery to the 21st century, this piece explores the difficulties, judgments, assumptions and struggles of being an African-American and the internal struggles within American society. Feat. spiritual hymns, poetry, song, dance and step. Tickets $15, general admission. www.acttrinity.com. Veronique MacRae: info@acttrinity.com BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE CFIFN presents Sunday Cinema exclusively at the Browncoat: Sunday at 7:30pm. Browncoat partners with the Cape Fear Independent Film Network to bring you the finest in independent cinema from around the world. Each week, we will screen a new independent film along with an accompanying short. Admission: $3 and proceeds will benefit local filmmakers and the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. • Browncoat Jeopardy Trivia: Sunday at 9:30pm. Test your knowledge in Wilmington’s best team trivia experience. No cover charge. Great prizes every week. • Browncoat Karaoke: Fri/Sat/Sun at 10pm for downtown Wilmington’s best karaoke experience.

Be a star on our stage with genuine theatre lighting, state of the art equipment and a song list of more than 150,000 songs! No cover! • Guerilla Theatre presents... The Spaghetti Catalyst, a comedy by Milo

Schucavage. 8/11-14 & 18 - 21. Tickets are $10 if purchased online or $15 at the door. • Every Wed, 10pm, Open Mic Comedy Night at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace St. Anyone welcome to come out and tell all your best jokes because at this comedy club. You can tell however many jokes you like and stop whenever you like. Hosted by local actor and comedian Kameron King. 910-612-1018. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 or browncoattheatre.com.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS BUMP Productions proudly presents Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias,” 7/21-24, 29-31 and 8/5-7 at City Stage, 21 N Front St.. Tickets are $15 ($18 for table seating). Classic tale of friendship and laughter between six Southern women. Done in drag w/Lance Howell, Anthony Lawson, Robb Mann, Tony Moore, Michael O’Shaughnessy and Alex Wharff and is directed by Steve Vernon. RSVP: 910-342-0272.

SNEAD’S FERRY COMMUNITY THEATER Snead’s Ferry Community Theater will hold open auditions for the upcoming production, “First Baptists of Ivy Gap,” by Ron Osborne, Thurs., 7/21, and Fri., 7/22, 7pm. At the Sneads Ferry Community Center (126 Park Lane). Cast of 6 women needed (20 years or older). Bring a small photograph of yourself. Show dates: 9/9-11, 16-18. A comedy/dramaopens in the fellowship hall of a small church in Tennessee, during World War II. Six women gather to roll bandages for the soldiers and plan the church’s 75th anniversary.

Irene King:910-329-0077 or irenkin9@embarq.com BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg Productions: Auditions for the murder mystery “Murder By Natural Causes” on Mon/Tues, 7/18-19, at the Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St. in Wilmington beginning at 7pm. Cold reading from the script. Headshots/ resumes or recent snapshots are appreciated, but not required. Show dates: 9/15-18, 22-25, & 29-10/2, at the Cape Fear Playhouse. Pamela Grier will direct.

7/28-31, 8/4-7, 11-14—“Moonlight and Magnolias,” a comedy about the golden age of Hollywood and the making of the blockbuster film “Gone with the Wind.” • 9/15-18, 22-25, 29-10/2—“Murder by Natural Causes,” a stylish and cleverly plotted mystery by the creators of TV’s “Columbo.” • 11/3-6, 10-13, 17-20—“The Diary of Anne Frank,” which features newly discovered writings by the title character as well as recollections of Holocaust survivors. * A holidayseason program, with details to be announced later, is under consideration for early December. Tickets: $18 general admission ($12 Thurs performances) $15 seniors/students. 910-341-7228 or www. bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. PORCH THEATRE DINNER THEATRE See page 11.

CAPE FEAR THEATRE ARTS See page 10.

MY LOVE MY LOVE AUDITIONS Techmoja Dance and Theater Co., LLC will hold auditions for it’s upcoming show, “Once on this Island.”

Based on the book, “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy, “Once on this Island” is a Carribean adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” The show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. Directed and choreographed by Kevin Lee-y

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Auditions: 7/11, 7/12 w/possible callback on 7/13, Hannah Block Historic USO. 120 S. 2nd Street.

Sign-in: 6:30pm, w/auditions at 7pm. No preparation necessary. (910)233-7343 or(910)341-7860. www. techmoja.com

Comedy CRAZY COMEDY SATURDAY Crazy Comedy Saturday will feature Hypnotiq and Eli (as seen on the “Monique Show”) and will be hosted

by King Rich. $10 early bird tickets through 7/30; $15 thereafter, and $20 at door. Available at Johnson’s Groceries (910-254-0350) and the Wilmington’s Sportsmen’s Club (910-343-8977), 1111Castle St., where the event is held.

NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Tickets: $8 adv/$10 day of.7/8-9: Drew Frasier from Showtime • 7/15-16: Kyle Kinane from Comedy Central • 7/29-30: Tracy Smith from Comedy Central • Every Wed. Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. Auditions for group held 7/16, 1-3pm. Selected performers askedback to train weekly, working to become a member of Wed. night shows. Call for audition time slots: 251-7881. • Every Thursday Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge.

• Stand Up Comedy workshops: Learn the art from the stage of Wilmington’s only full time comedy club.

A beginners/Intermediate class will be formed every 6 weeks, covering the basics, incl. public speaking and a comedy showcase in a professional comedy club at end of 6 week classes. Ages 16 and up. Call 910-5205520 for slots. $100/6 week commitment. Taught by Timmy Sherrill, club owner/working comedian. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet. com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Downtown Sundown takes place in front of Federal Building every Friday throughout the summer.

Concerts are free; concessions sold on premise; no coolers, no pets, no chairs. 7/8: UV: The International U2 Tribute Band & Show • 7/15: Girlz Girlz Girlz80’s Hair Band Tribute • 7/22: Slippery When Wet: The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach, second and fourth Fri. of June, July and August, 6:30-8:30pm.

Bring blankets and chairs for the whole family. Picnics welcome; no pets or beverages. Beverages for sale. www.pleasureislandnc.org. Schedule: 7/8, South of K (Bluegrass); 7/22, Cowboy Chrome (Country Rock and Blues). 910-458-8434 TOBEY LOVE 7/9, 6pm: Latin musicmaker Toby Love, New York bred Bachata artist, will be performing at the Schwartz Center. Doors at 6pm; only $20 and can be purchased at atlanticentertainment.com or any El Cerro Grande restaurant in ILM. Food, drink, dancing, prizes!

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Doors at 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. www.etix.com or hellyeahwilmington.com.

CAROLINA VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE Carolina Vocal Arts Ensemble has completed their concert schedule for the 2011-2012 season will include a patriotic concert “Let Freedom Ring” in Sept 2011 and a ”Tribute to Rogers and Hammerstein” in April 2012. Openings for singers in all parts. Schedule an appointment w/ director Stephen Field, 910-960-7464.

Auditions: 10am-3pm, 7/15. carolinavocalarts.org WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation hosts WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach. Bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy music in the park Thurs, 6:30-8pm; 7/7, 7/21 and 8/4 (in the event of inclement weather, concert rescheduled for the following Thursday). 910-256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

Dance AZALEA COAST NC USA Azalea Coast NC USA Dance chapter on Sat., 7/9, 7-10pm, at the New Hanover Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Social dance lesson begins at 6:45pm with instruction provided by guest instructor Joyce Price of Rivertowne Ballroom. Admission includes lesson, no partner needed . $8 members, $10 nonmembers, $5 military w/ID, $3 students w/ID. (910)799-8566, email to: AzaleaCoastDance@aol.com. www. azaleacoastncusadance.org TECHNIQUES IN MOTION Summer 2011 classes and camps: through 7/29.

Dance Camps: Mon-Fri,9am-noon.$125/student/ camp. • 7/11-15: “Primpin’ Princess,” ages 2-5; Pop Star, ages 6-10. • 7/18-22: “American Girl,” ages 610. • Classes: Mon-Thurs, afternoons and evenings.

Recreational summer programs offer the opportunity to try a new discipline without a full-year commitment, make new friends and stay in shape. Schedules at front desk.799-3223 or via email.799-3223 or www. techniquesinmotion.com.

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

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

Art CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Cape Fear Camera Club presents two exhibits: Capturing the Light, hanging at UNCW Cultural Arts Gallery; UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building. Hangs through 8/11; Mon-Thurs, noon-4pm. • Images of Distinction 2011: Top photographs selected from 2010-11 ribbon winners from Cape Fear Camera Club. Hangs at Caffe Phoenix at 35 N. Front St. through 7/31.

SPECTRUM ART GALLERY Phil Meade is Spectrum Art and Jewelry’s featured artist for 7/8. Open house andwine tasting. Phil will be doing an artist demonstration, 3:30-5:30pm.

Live music will be provided by two of our favorite musicians,Lisa and Galen. 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 256-2323 Steele: 395-0836.

SHAG LESSONS No partner is needed for these lessons that meet on Sun, 5pm. Next session begins Sun., 8/7.

Classes are held in the Fran Russ Recreation Center located at Wrightsville Beach Park. Pre-reg

requested. Wrightsville Bch Parks/Rec: 256-7925.

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

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks

CALL FOR ARTISTS Arboretum Stages Show in Autumn Garden SettingArt in the Arboretum, slated for 10/8-9. Dozens of new and returning sculptors, painters and artisans. 6206 Oleander Dr. Arboretum: New Hanover County Cooperative Extension complex. Indoor-outdoor exhibit and sale takes place, 10am-4pm, both days

and inc. live performances by popular local musicians, artists’ demos and a plant sale to benefit the Ability Garden program. Show planners currently are seeking exhibiting artists, with an emphasis on 3-D pieces in metal, wood, clay, glass and stone. Entry forms will be available in early July. Helps support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. $5 entry, available at the Arboretum.

Members/children under 14, free. (910)798-7670.

ZIABIRD Ziabird is hosting Wilmington artist Miles Lewis for a show of original artwork entitled “Sea Creatures,” 7/12-8/31. Opening reception, Thurs., 7/14, 6-8pm.

• Metalsmith, Samantha Barnett of Reborn Designs in Wilmington http://reborndesignsbysb.com/html/ about.html will showcase her collection of enamel and metal jewelry (see attached image) Sat., 7/23, noon-5pm. Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Road, Ste. 9. 910-208-9650. www.ziabird.com USO/COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER GALLERY The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is proud to announce the Community Gallery summer 2011 Gallery Exhibition featuring local artists Niki Hildebrand’s stained glass work. Exhibition runs through 8/27. • Classes: Copper Foiling Stained Glass, 8/10. Leaded Lights Stained Glass, 9/21.

Classes being offered at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. www.wilmingtoncac. org or 910-341-7860.

BOTTEGA EVENTS An Exhibition of Industrial Art: Work by Edgardo Bianchi, Jeff Bridgers, Michelle Connolly, Amy Guthrie, Brandon Guthrie, Clair Hartmann, Dunkin Hill, Charles Kernan, Grey Pascal, Kayla Peterson, Nickolas Phillips, Ryan Stokes, Mark Taylor, Brian Turner and Karen Wiles. Hangs through 7/23. • EVENTS: Mon: Open Paint and Game night • Tues: Starving Artist night • Wed.free weekly wine tastings, 7pm. 7/12: Atlantis Open-Mic night • 7/22: Atomic Line art opening, 6pm (4th Friday Gallery Nights) w/music from Charlie the Horse and Nick White. • 7/28: 4th Thursday Poetry Showcase/Slam. (See music calenda for Bottega’s weekly lineup.) bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N.

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Serving Clinic from 7:30-8pm. • Tournaments: ILM’s Summer Junior Circuit, Fri., 7/15, 3-7pm. Divisions: Coed 10/under Quickstart, Coed 12/under singles.

Girls 14/under singles; Boys 14/under Singles; Girls 16/under singles; Boys 16/under singles. Deadline: 7/13, by 6pm. Fee: $15/per division. • Aces for Orphans Charity Doubles Tournament, over $1000 in prizes for the winners! 7/29-7/30. Team levels: 6.5 & below, 7.0-7.5, 8.0-8.5, open. Fee: $35/person. www.childrenatheart.com or 341-4631.

VENUS FLY TRAP ON DISPLAY The public is invited to get an up close look at insectivorous plants such as the Venus Fly Trap at the NC Coastal Land Trust’s annual Fly Trap Frolic, Sat., 7/16, 9-11am. Takes place at the nature trail behind Alderman Elementary (corner of Independence Boulevard and Canterbury Road). Here, guests can view an array of native insectivorous plants such as the Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plants, and Sunbursts. Stanley Rehder, Mr. Flytrap, will speak at 9:30 and Phil Garwood, Dr. Rocks of CFCC, 10. Free! Nancy Preston: (910) 790-4524 or nancy@coastallandtrust.org.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Bridge lessons and workshops, shag lessons, Bridge workshops, tennis lessons for youth and adults, yoga, pilates, boot camp for adults and youth, tone & stretch, low impact aerobic classes and youth camps, 910256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

Film SUMMER KID MOVIE SERIES 7/7: Kung Fu Panda. 7/14: Madagascar. 7/21: Madagascar 2. 7/28: Megamind. 8/4: Monsters vs Aliens. 8/11: Shrek. 8/18: Shrek 2. 8/25: The Last Airbender. $1 Carmike Cinema 16, 111 Cinema Dr. (910) 815-0266 or www.Carmike.com SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES See page 21.

MOVIES AT THE LAKE Every Sun. night in the summer, the Carolina Beach Lake Park welcomes families, and their lawn chairs and blankets, to spend an evening under the stars watching some of the best hit movies around. Each week, the Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a food drive benefiting a local charity; bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Films are free and open to the public. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy and other popular concessions for sale. Schedule: 7/10: Justin Bieber – Never Say Never; 7/17: Shrek-The Final Chapter; 7/24: The Green Hornet; 7/31: Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Traveler; 8/7: Gnomeo & Juliet; 8/14: Toy Story 3; 8/21: Tangled; 8/28: Secretariat; 9/4: Rango CINEMATIQUE See page 21.

CUCALORUS New this year, no entry fee for artists living within the city limits. Local filmmakers can submit up to three films for free! 17th Cucalorus Film Festival seeks submissions from independent filmmakers and video artists. Festival is a non-competitive showcase of features, shorts and documentaries from around the world held each November in the historic port city of Wilmington. Cucalorus was just recognized in the Spring 2011 issue of Move MakerMagazine as “One of the 25 Best Film Festival Investments.”Films welcome from all genres. Artists must submit 2 dvds, one inappropriate collage, entry form and fee.

Contact our office to find out how to submit your film in an online format. Entry fee otherwise: $35 if postmarked by 7/14, and $45 if postmarked by 7/28.

Submit online: www.cucalorus.org” cucalorus.org or go to withoutabox.com. Send to: Cucalorus, 815 Princess Street. (910)-343-5995. Questions, notions and dreams: programming@cucalorus.org • Summer series: See page 21.

Kids Stuff COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER CAMP Orange St. Arts Stars: Fine Arts Camp w/Andrea Wlodarczyk—week-long, half-day summer fine arts camp, led by licensed. Discover fine art techniques

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including mixed media, painting, bookmaking, batik, paper making, fibers, plaster cast and sculpture. Ea. session culminates w/exhibition of campers art work on Friday. Snack provided. $150/week; all materials included. Ages 5-12, 9am-12:30. Schedule: 7/1115, 7/18-22, 7/25-29. • Broadway on Second St. Performing Arts Camp: Dance, paint, build, sing and act each day, and at end of the week, do your own Broadway musical! Designed for children who are rising kindergarteners through rising seventh graders.

All materials are supplied including afternoon snack; you provide morning snack and lunch. Camp Fee: $125. Schedule: 9am-4:30pm: “Peter Pan”: 7/5-8; “Princess & The Frog”: 7/11-15;“Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”: 7/18-22; “Beauty & The Beast”: 7/2529; Teen Week 7 open to ages 10 to 17 only! • Mini Monets Illustrators & Designers Camp: Introduction to the graphic arts. Projects will focus on graphic design, illustration, storyboards, character design and animation. $60, ages 10+; 7/18-22nd and 8/1519, 3:15-4:15pm. • Mini Monets Summer Art Camp: Projects are designed to emphasis the use of various types of lines, the 6 color wheel and fun! Mixed media, sculpture, drawing and painting. $60 ages 3-5; 7/1822, 4:30-5:15pm. 910-341-7860.

ART CAMP 7/11-15 “Live, Dream, & Rock on!” • 7/18-22 “Coastal Dreams,” • 7/25-29 “By the Sea,” Wine and Design: 910-313-2600, wineanddesignwilmington@gmail. com or www.wineanddesignnc.com. Kirah Van Sickle: kirahart@yahoo.com FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS 7/11-15 and 7/18-22, 8:30am-2:30pm, $225: Spotlight! Theatre Camp! Ages 7-14. Involves all aspects of theatre with a presentation at the end of the week. Technical training in music, drama, voice and dance. Friends School of Wilmington 350 Peiffer Ave. (910) 792-1811 WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH CAMPS Soccer Camp (ages 3-12) Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation hosts Challenger Sports, British Soccer Camp. They will lead two, five-day camps that meet Mon-Fri, 7/11-15 at Wrightsville Beach Park. Fee includes a soccer ball and a T-shirt. Fees/times vary by age. • Art and Jewelry Camp: Youth ages 7 & up and 11 & up., 9am-noon in rec center. Supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee. Art: 7/11-15, or 7/25-29; Jewelry: 8/1-5. • Youth Tennis Camp and Quick Start Tennis at the Wrightsville Beach Park Tennis Courts, w/ pro Jackie Jenkins. Fees and times vary depending upon age; call . • Performance Club, ages 4-14, w/ Performance Club director LJ Woodard.

Meets in the Recreation Center. Fees and times vary depending upon age. Reg: 910-256-7925 INDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION Indoor Soccer Reg now taking place for kids, 515; $10. Games and practices will take place at the MLK Community Center located at 401 S. 8th St, Wilmington. Mon/Wed/Fri, 5:45pm - 7:30pm beginning 7/11. Games scheduled to begin 7/27. www.wilmingtonrecreation.com. 341-7803.

CAMP AFRIK Kids African drum camp w/Cheick Sissoko. Creativity, confidence and team work; kids learn to build their own drum, mask and custom, which they use to perform at the end of camp. Classes: Mon-Thurs, 9am-noon, 30-min. snack and break. $300. Cheicksoko@yahoo. com or 910-398-1701.

GREENFIELD GRIND SKATEPARK Greenfield Grind Skatepark at Greenfield Lake, located behind 302 Willard St. Pre-reg rqd: 362-8222. Beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. $15/participantp; includes a pass to skate free for that day plus two free day passes. 7/16, 30 and 8/13, 27, 10:30am-noon.

ARTSEA CAMP UNCW hosts ArtSea, a week-long summer camp, ages 12-16. Two sessions: 7/18-22. A variation of the popular MarineQuest summer camps uses the marine environment as artistic inspiration while also teaching students about conservation and stewardship.

Students learn different artistic interpretations of marine plants, animals and habitats and then work in the studio to create their own masterpieces. Field excursions on foot and by kayak, including trips to the beach, marsh, maritime forest and barrier islands; sketching of marine wildlife, watercolor painting of coastal landscapes, surf art and more. Guest artists will

instruct in different mediums, including Virginia Wright Frierson, Michael Van Hout and Peggy Cleary. Housing available for residential students, but students may also commute. Tuition for residential: $725; commuter: $495. Includes lunch, transportation, studio fees and supplies.

CAPE FEAR FENCING SUMMER CAMPS The Cape Fear Fencing Association’s summer camps—Beginner: 7/18-22, half-day; 7/25-29, 9am-5pm. • Advanced: 7/18-22, half day; 7/25-29, 9am-5pm. All camps in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s, corner of 5th and Ann Streets. www.capefearfencing.com or 910-799-8642.

CUCALORUS SUMMER FILM CAMP Summer Film Camp, ages 10-14. Behind the camera training, exploration of music video production and editing. 4-day intensive camp w/industry professionals at the helm, students will spend one week working in tight knit groups creating music videos for local bands. Local bands will be performing live at Jengo’s Playhouse so that campers can experiment with concert style filming and meet the members of the bands. Red Carpet Screening Party at Jengo’s Playhouse. Camp, 9am-3pm, 8/1-4. $495, incl. lunch and snacks, DVD copy of the finished music video, and 5 tickets to the Red Carpet Screening Party at Jengo’s, 8/6. Jill Tefft: development@cucalorus.org or 910-343-5995.

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS An early childhood music and movement program for children ages 6 mos to 6 years with parent. Learning through song, movement and instrument play! $10 per family, drop-ins welcome. Summer Hours: Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Bldg, Monday 5 pm, Tues 11:30 am, Thursday 5 pm. Community Arts Center/Hannah Block Historic USO downtown, Tues and Thurs 2pm, beginning June 20. 910-777-8889 or info@happylittlesingers.com.

Lectures/Readings BOOK SIGNING Booksigning with Local Author James K. Larrick, Sat., 7/9, at Two Sisters Bookery in The Cotton Exchange.

The book, which is autobiographical, deals with many of the author’s experiences in Vietnam during his tour of duty there in 1966. 762-4444.

PARENTING BOOK CLUB A new book club is forming with a focus on enhancing family life through an exploration of the science behind child development. Meetings held the first Thurs. ea. month, 6-7pm. Old Books on Front St. Objective is to engage the community in meaningful discussion about ways to foster healthy family living and to inspire personal growth and connection. Jessica: 336-4202887 or jesscooper1@yahoo.com

Classes/Workshops LOIS DEWITT ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA, teaches small classes and individual tutoring. Enroll: loislight@bellsouth.net. Classes are $25. Schedule: Water Color Workshops, Mon, 11am-1pm: Learn washes, expressive brushstrokes, light and shadow and more! Materials provided. • Collage Workshops, Mon., 3-5pm. Create a beautiful, colorful collage from a variety of papers and other media. Materials provided.

• Sea, Sand and Sky – Acrylic Painting Workshops, Tues, 3-5pm. Learn how to paint the beach scene.

Bring a favorite beachy photo or picture. Materials provided. • Oil Pastel Workshops, Wed. 11am-1pm.

Bright, vibrant color, ease of use and great results.

Learn oil pastel basics. Materials provided. • Basic Drawing Workshops, Wed., 3-5pm. Learn line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see.

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Materials provided. • Basic Drawing Workshops, Sat., 11am-1pm. Learn line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. Learn drawing basics or refresh your drawing skills. Materials provided.

SQUIRE SUMMER WRITING RESIDENCY 2011 Squire Summer Writing Residency, 7/14-17, Hilton Riverfront in historic downtown New Bern. Reg. open. The Squire Summer Writing Residency offers an intensive course in a chosen genre (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry), with 10 hour-and-a-half sessions

over the four days of the program. Registrants work in-depth on their own manuscript samples, as well as their colleagues’, while also studying the principles of the genre with their instructor. Other features include faculty readings, panel discussions and open mike sessions for residents. Hilton Riverfront in historic downtown New Bern. Registration is now open. www. ncwriters.org or by calling 336-293-8844.

GRAMERCY PREP Gramercy Prep is teaching two SAT prep courses this summer in Wilmington. Each course is one week long Mon-Fri, 9am-12 noon. 7/18-22, 8/8-12.

910-465-9445. www.gramercyprep.com.

BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT Sign up for the “Build-A-Boat” event at Cape Fear Community College on 7/23 in downtown Wilmington. As part of the 2011 CFCC Boat Show, teams of amateur boat builders spend a day with an experienced boat builder to build a full size row boat in just one day. No previous experience is necessary and participants get to keep the boat when they are finished. Registration costs $450/team and pre-reg rq. Each team must have a minimum of two people, but four people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. 362-7403 or http://cfcc. edu/martech/boatshow/.

ILM REGIONAL HEALTH/SAFETY SCHOOL Established in 1950, the Wilmington Regional Health and Safety School is a non-profit organization committed to bringing important safety and health information to the public. 61st annual Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School takes place on 7/27-29 at the Best Western Coastline Inn, downtown Wilmington. Great opportunity for employers and employees in many industries to learn about safety and health in the workplace. Attendees will receive10 hours of MESH credit; hosts the region’s largest Safety Expo. Mini social on Wednesday night, a Moonlight Shrimp-A-Roo Cruise on Thursday, and more speakers on Friday. Guest speakers include NC Department of Labor Commission, Cherie K. Berry and the CH2Mhill staff. www.wilmingtonsafetyschool. com

Clubs/Notices FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUMMER FUN PICNIC 7/10, 1pm: Family and Friends Summer Fun Picnic, Hugh MacRae Park, 314 Pine Grove Dr. Bring the kids and a friend to meet the Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear group on the 10. Picnic will be a potluck, so bring a covered dish, a cooler of drinks, some chips and salsa.

NC WRITERS’ NETWORK NCWN meeting, 7/13, 6pm. Old Books, 294 N. Front St. Writer Anne Russell will discuss her writing and the use of dialog in writing. She is the author of seven published books, a dozen produced plays, four televised documentaries, poetry, short stories, a screenplay, and numerous newspaper columns and magazine articles. Elizabeth Humphrey at eking31@ aol.com. • Food for Thought, first/third Sun., 3-5pm.

Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave., continues the wildly successful food drive known as “Food for Thought,” sponsored by Grandmothers for Peace.

Bring a canned good or nonperishable food item and choose free books (publishers’ advanced copies)! We have fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books available.

All food delivered to local food banks. ncwriters.org WILMINGTON HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DIY Home Makeover After Hour: 7/14, 4-8pm at the Coastline Convention Center. From staging and decorating ideas to a variety of simple remodeling projects and outside living spaces this after hours event is open to the public and will draw thousands from the Cape Fear Region.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR 7/20, 11:30am: Miller Motte College will host a free seminar sponsored by Envision Mortgage. Learn everything about how to find a home w/features you want and how you can find home financing that agrees w/your budget and lifestyle. Drinks, door prizes. Register: 910-509-2030. Seating limited. www. miller-motte.edu. 5000 Market St

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