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news & views...................4-6 4 live local: Gwenyfar Rohler pipes up about

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Setting ablaze summer fashion by photographer Matthew Dols

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show, Bristol Palin confronted a man in a bar and demanded to know why he hates her mother. In response, John McCain said ‘Leave me alone, I’m having a drink.’”—Conan O’Brien “For the first time in history, the number of Asian immigrants coming into America is larger than the number of Hispanic immigrants. Now even our immigrants are being made in China.”

—Jimmy Kimmel “It’s a great day for our president. He’s down in Mexico for the G-20 Summit. Today he met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. He said, ‘I think your communist policies are a danger to the world.’ There’s no word on how Obama responded.” —Craig Ferguson “Mitt Romney said Obama is ignoring the real issues with illegals, which is that they keep blowing the grass clippings into his pool.” —Bill Maher

6 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy..............9-29 9-11 theatre: Shea Carver has the details on City Stage’s summer revue, ‘All Night Strut,’ opening at CAM; Bethany Turner speaks with playwright Christopher Dayett as he unveils his first original musical.

12 dance: Alex Pompliano shares the scoop on Forward Motion Dance Company’s annual show.

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

14-17 music: The Summer Music Concert Series page details live outdoor shows across the way; Bethany chats with local musicians about their latest vinyl releases, to be unleashed at Calico Room for a Vinyl Revitalization Party.

Summer has a way of exposing beautiful women. Skin beckons like a sunkissed siren as lengthy legs, sculpted shoulders and bronzed midriffs sneak out from behind wispy fabrics and enthralling colors. Photographer Matthew Dols captures these fleeting, seasonal moments with his lens as Kelsey Childers models the latest fashions from Beanie + Cecil, Lula Balou, torri/bell, Oliver and more. With clothing styled by Laura Byrd, Blush Hause of Beaute has Childers’ golden locks and make-up covered.

Venture through pages 24 to 29 to discover this month’s offering from Dols, which is also his last. He’ll embark on a new endeavor in August: teaching photography in the United Arab Emirates. Congrats to you, sir!

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We regret running the wrong caption on our Gallery Guide page last week. The photo below depicts the artwork “Sundance” by Rebecca Humphrey, cast paper and mixed media, 30” x 36,” now hanging at New Elements Gallery, downtown.

and performers are playing in venues from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

23 film: Read what Anghus has to say about ‘Rock of Ages.’

24-29 cover story: Summer fashion is set

grub & guzzle...............30-37 30-35 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through our dining guide!

37 grub: Tidal Creek Co-op celebrates 30 years in the biz!

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Apparently, there are more gardeners and foragers out there than I realized.

One of the defining experiences of my life happened when I was 17 and moved to a commune operated on permaculture principles. I mentioned this in response to one person who came into the bookstore to talk last week. It was a good reminder that permaculture is not part of the common lexicon.

Codified by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the early 1970s in Australia—apparently, Australia is an area that is much more cognizant of their dwindling natural resources than perhaps we are—permaculture is all about design and sustainability within natural ecosystems. Among the many purposes of its development is the attempt to reclaim desert for food production.

Like many things, permaculture took a life of its own and evolved beyond what its originators ever envisioned. What began as a method for farming in resource-deprived areas has grown to include a Permaculture Credit Union and financial planning, which is largely based upon local currencies and investing in renewable resources.

The three driving ideas (or ethics) of permaculture are: Care for the Earth, its people and return the surplus. The latter is sometimes referred to as “Setting Voluntary Limits.” An example of returning the surplus would be the latest locavore club Port City Swappers, which encore reported on last week. People bring food items they have made (jams, bread, pickles, veggies from their garden) and barter with others to trade.

There are approximately 12 design principles associated with permaculture, which cross over into other parts of life. For example: observe, diversify, obtain a yield, integrate not separate, maximize small and slow solutions rather than big and sudden, etc. One of my favorite takeaways from permaculture is the idea that 4 encore | june 27 - july 3, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

every problem is a solution—i.e. “I am surrounded by insurmountable opportunities.”

Permaculture captured my heart and imagination at a time when I was completely open to and enthralled by the concepts it advocates. I think discovering permaculture through living it rather than reading about it in a book did more for solidifying my interest.

The farm I ran off to was in the Appalachian Mountains and completely organic with solar power and a gravity-fed water system. Greenhouses covered more than a third of an acre, with additional greenhouses attached to the community center. By the time I got there, the land had been whittled down to around 350 or so acres. If it sounds idyllic it’s because it was.

To be specific, permaculture is a design philosophy that integrates humans with their environment and meets their needs in a holistic way. An example of this method from life on a farm was to put the orchards around the living areas so that the constant movement of people, dogs and cats in and out of houses did more to disturb the birds’ feasting upon the largess than leaving the orchard unattended at a far end of the property. It also meant that we paid a lot more attention to the ripening fruit.

Many of the methods and processes of permaculture are now widely discussed in both sustainable farming and urban farming circles. For example, ever heard of “The Chicken Tractor”—a movable henhouse that allows you to use chickens to clear bugs and weeds while fertilizing land? As I travel through various gardening and farming circles, I notice a lot of the methods and component parts of the permaculture design philosophy that have permeated as separate ideas, like sheet mulching or “lasagna gardening,” companion planting (which in permaculture is taken further to talk about guilds) and, of course, the use of perennial food plants.

However, unlike many farming philosophies, permaculture does not seek 100 percent self-sufficiency,

nor does one need to have multiple acres of usable land to make permaculture successful. The principles can be applied to a large farm, just as they can a small, suburban fifth-of-an-acre plot.

Within the literature (and there is and continues to be a tremendous amount of writing about it) much discussion is given to the importance of building a diverse local economy and foodshed. Rather than trying to produce everything singularly, a support system— a community, if you will—is better able, equipped and prepared wholly. It’s a concept that speaks strongly to the Live Local movement.

If every farmer at the farmers’ market has a table full of nothing but tomatoes for one month, no one benefits—consumers nor farmers. Yet, a diverse group of farmers producing an abundance of different crops creates remarkable opportunities all around. The farmers benefit from increased sales at better prices. The consumers benefit from wider opportunities and improved nutrition. The community benefits from money circulating locally and staying in the community rather than buying frozen produce from Honduras.

My only real frustration with the available information about permaculture is that it was developed in Australia and embraced in the UK and the Pacific Northwest. These climates are so very different from ours that the challenges and successes we face here are hard for its designers and writers to fathom.

Though my home farm was in the Appalachian Mountains, it is still different from growing in the coastal South. Most permaculture writers cannot fathom a scenario wherein sandy soil somehow produces so much vegetation and growth that chainsaws and machetes are used as pruning tools.

Still, the larger principles and patterns that emerge apply not only in the garden but across a myriad of life decisions. I hope the thought process of permaculture continues to spread, resulting in a stronger local economy, cooperation and food security.

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Can’t Possibly Be True Desmond Hatchett, 33, was summoned to court in Knoxville, Tenn., in May so that a judge could chastise him for again failing to make childsupport payments. Official records show that Hatchett has at least 30 children (ages 14 down to “toddler”) by at least 11 women. He said at a 2009 court appearance that he was “through” siring children and apparently has taken proper precautions since then. (In Milwaukee, Wis., in April, Sean Patrick was sentenced to 30 years in prison for owing more than $146,000 for 12 children by 10 mothers, and the city’s Journal Sentinel newspaper reported that, before being locked up, two convicted pimps, Derrick Avery and Todd Carter, had fathered, respectively, 15 kids by seven women and 16 children with “several” mothers.)

The Associated Press reported in May that Kentucky prison officials were working behind the scenes to resolve the thorny question of whether inmate Robert Foley deserves a hip replacement.

Normally, a prisoner in such extreme pain would qualify. However, Foley, 55, is on death row for killing six people in 1989 and 1991, and since he has exhausted his appeals, he is still alive only because a court has halted all executions while the state reconsiders its lethal-injection procedure.

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prison to perform the procedure have declined to take Foley because the prison considers him dangerous.

Chilean artist Sebastian Errazuriz recently created “Christian popsicles” made from wine that Errazuriz obtained by trickery after a priest consecrated it into “the blood of Christ.” The popsicle’s stick is actually a figure of Jesus on the cross, as sort of a reward for finishing the treat. (Also, The Icecreamists shop in London, England, recently began offering a popsicle made with absinthe and holy water from a spring in Lourdes, France, which many Catholics revere for its healing powers. The “Vice Lolly” sells for the equivalent of about $29.)

The official class photo of Eileen Diaz’s second-grade kids at Sawgrass Elementary School in Sunrise, Fla., was distributed this spring with the face of the front-and-center child replaced by a dark-on-white smiley face. Apparently there was miscommunication between the school and the photographer about redoing the photo without the child, whose parents had not given permission for the shot. (Another child without parental authorization was easily edited out of the photo, but the front-and-center student could not be.)

Fine Points of the Law In May, the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled, 3-0, that it is not necessarily improper under federal law for Minute Maid to name a beverage “Pomegranate Blueberry” even though those two ingredients constitute only 0.5 percent of the contents. A competing seller of pomegranate juices had sued in 2008, pointing out that 99.4 percent of the Minute Maid beverage was merely apple and grape juices. Minute Maid’s owner, Coca-Cola, called the competitor’s complaint “baseless.”

Almost all companies that collect customer data publish their policies on how they keep the data “private” (even though those “privacy” policies almost always explain just precisely the ways they intend not to keep the data “private” and are not required to by law). Researchers writing in the journal I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society (summarized in an April post on the blog TechDirt.com) found that if typi-

cal consumers bothered to read all of the detailed privacy policies they encountered, it would take from 181 to 304 hours per year (22-38 workdays), depending on shopping habits. (If every consumer in America did it, it would take from 40 billion to 67 billion hours a year, or 5 billion to 8.3 billion workdays a year.)

Unclear on the Concept In April, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it was fining Google for deliberately impeding the agency’s investigation into the company’s collection of wireless data by its roaming Street View vehicles and that the agency had decided, based on Google’s “ability to pay,” that it needed to double its staff-proposed fine in order to “deter future misconduct.” Hence, it raised Google’s fine from $12,000 to $25,000.

(As pointed out by ProPublica.org, during the previous quarter year, Google made profits of $2.89 billion, or $25,000 every 68 seconds.)

In April, police in Newtown Township, Pa., searched (unsuccessfully, it turns out) for a “skinny” black male, between ages 35 and 45, wearing a black tracksuit. He had indecently exposed himself at a place of business the offices of the Bucks County Association for the Blind (although, obviously, at least one sighted person reported his description).

District of Columbia Councilman Marion Barry initially was scorned in May for criticizing the influx of “Asian” shopkeepers into the ward that he represents. “They got to go. I’ll say that right now.” Later, after re-thinking the issue, Barry announced that his ward should be “the model of diversity,” and issued an apology to Asian-Americans. But, he lamented, America has always been tough on immigrants. “The Irish caught hell, the Jews caught hell, the Polacks caught hell.”

(The preferred terms are “Polish” or “Poles.”)

Bless Those Researchers’ Hearts!

A team of scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, following up on a Harvard study that found dramatic weight-loss qualities from eating yogurt, did its own yogurt study. The results, summarized in Scientific American in May, noted that yogurt-eating male mice have 10 times the follicle density of other mice, producing “luxuriantly silky fur” and larger, outward-projecting testicles that made them far more effective inseminators. British researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Bristol concluded in an April journal article that caterpillars of the large white butterfly, which defends itself against predators by vomiting on them, are less likely to do so when the caterpillars live in groups. The researchers hypothesize that gratuitous vomiters are seen as poor mating risks.

Recurring Themes The most recently reported morbidly obese person who required that her home be partially torn apart by firefighters so that she could be lifted out to be taken to a hospital was teenager Georgia Davis in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Davis, 19, weighs nearly 800 pounds, and 40 people were involved in extricating her in May from her upstairs bedroom, via scaffolding. (Several years ago, Davis enrolled in a weight-loss camp in the U.S. and got down to about 250 pounds, but she quickly gained it back.)

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ing director Chiaki Ito considers their summer run of shows, she’s happy about thinking outside the norm of large song-and-dance numbers, with forward plots, linear storylines and fleshed-out characters. Always daring to be new and innovative, City Stage takes on quite a few revues over full-fledged plays this summer. There will be no protagonist or leading lady—no secondary villian or climax. Folks can expect a mish-mash streamed together by one element which connects generations far and wide: music.

“I wanted to do something fun and entertaining for audiences of all ages,” Ito says. “Each song presents a story in itself. Director Debra Gillingham said to think of it like a book of short stories.”

Gillingham compares revues to reading a captivating tale, absorbing every syllable, line and paragraph. “Any musical revue is more challenging in some ways than a standard musical in that you have to find a thread to take you through the piece since there is no traditional dialogue/scenes,” she explains. “The staging can be as complex or simple as you want, but the words of the songs need to come through so the movement needs to support the verbal.”

Opening Thursday, “All Night Strut,” a 1930’s and ‘40’s jazz bit, travels through eras of much tribulation and celebration. It will showcase an American music catalog not easily forgotten. Folks

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will toe-tap along to “In the Mood,” “Minnie the Moocher,” “Java Jive” and “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” “It’s more like a concert than a show,” Ito explains.

“It takes us on a journey through the times of train travel—the Depression, big band music, World War II, jazz club music, NYC at night and more,” says Gillingham, who directed the show as a fund-raiser after its introduction into Musical Theatre International in ‘96. The finale of Act I excites her most. It will appeal to many modern-day folk who support family and friends serving to fight for our country.

“It shows a man enlisting as a soldier, going off to war, saying goodbye to his sweetheart and traveling to a foreign place,” Gillingham explains.

The revue indicates a nation at battle, as the homefront awaits a soldier’s return. The director asks, “What could be more relevant than that with our American troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan? It captivates me every time we sing it, as one of my nephews ships out to the Middle East very soon.”

Carried by soprano, tenor and bass singers, with one alto in the pack, the cast consists of Shannon Playl, Joy Gregory, George Domby, Erik Maasch, Newlin Parker and Gillingham. “They all sing in every song,” Ito says. “Each performer will be showcased in solos throughout, but it is an ensemble piece.”

The collective and unified harmony attracts Ito

as the meshing of voices extract enlivened chords.

“The challenge is that there are so many words and so many songs!” she states. “We are going to focus mainly on the song and singers, so we’ll have a three-piece band, like that of a small jazz club in a basement in New York City.”

Consisting of drummer Rob Murphrey, bassist Brian Mason and Ito on keys, the familiarity of the music has kept cast and musicians humming along throughout rehearsals. It’s fitting for the more intimate setting of CAM, another experimental venue to be notched in the City Stage belt.

“We have traveled to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Fletcher Theatre and Bald Head Island in the past three years, and we like taking theatre to different spaces,” Ito confirms.

She chose CAM because of its artistic heartbeat throughout Wilmington, not to mention its spectacular acoustics, perfectly fitting for a revue.

“We will be constructing a stage in the reception hall room and setting up stadium-style seating,” Ito says. Likewise, CAM’s CaféJohnnie will be open to serve pre-show meals and snacks.

City Stage will continue at CAM through its summer of revues, spanning 100 years of music. The rest of the season consists of Kander and Ebb’s “And the World Goes ‘Round,” (“think Broadway, Liza Minnelli,” Ito directs), and “Songs for a New World.” Written by contemporary composer Jason Robert Brown, it will be Ito’s second time scoring the latter, revising what she did in 2008 with TriUs Productions.

“They demonstrate that music is timeless and issues haven’t changed much over the years,” Ito notes. “Love reigns supreme throughout many of the songs in all three shows.”

Tickets to all shows are on sale now at www.citystagenc.com or by calling 910-264-2602. Shows run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with Sunday shows at 3 p.m.

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//THEATER

dream big:

Local playwright premieres his first original musical with a staged read-through

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o dreams, like small, subcon-

scious scribblings nudged into our mental frameworks, spark larger ideas which push us to conquer the impossible? Some sleep with pens and notepads by their bedsides for swiftly chasing after the bits and pieces of fleeting thoughts which dissolve upon waking. Others dream while they are conscious—daydream— as their imaginations carry them to other worlds far into the future. Arguably, one must set free his own subliminal desires in order to realize his most satisfying goals.

Imaginative playwright Christopher Dayett believes this much to be true, as in 2005 seedlings of stories filtered through his mind, bringing his first musical script to fruition today. That year, Dayett graduated from UNC Wilmington with a handful of inspirational messages. As he received congratulatory cards and the Rudyard Kipling work, “If,” Dayett felt moved to create his own story. Though it wasn’t until shortly after graduation, when he was cast in the world-premiere production of “Pompeii”

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“Dorothy created this amazing musical all by herself—music, lyrics, book—and I watched her dream come to life and knew I wanted to do something like that,” Dayett recalls. “[My] story began taking shape in late November of 2005, and every summer following. I would kayak over to Masonboro Island with a little black notebook and began writing scenes and key plot points. I’d sit on the beach and close my eyes, picture the scene in my head and then write it. I think I laughed out loud a few times at some of my ideas.”

He’d had experience directing, adapting murder mysteries and timeless classics, as well as contributing dialogue for other musical pieces but an entire original musical was a daunting task. With a series of job transitions and an eight-week-long case of pneumonia, Dayett was gifted the time to transfer his notes to the computer, and his brainstorming took shape into an actual script. Only one thing was missing: music.

Having teamed with composer Barbara Gallagher before, he requested she sign on to the project in March 2011. “I was in awe of her work and her ability to compose in her head and immediately transfer it to the piano,” Dayett details. “By that time, I had about one or two song ideas written.

Barbara has that magic touch. I can share a small melody or idea for a song and, in a matter of minutes, she’ll be at the piano embellishing it and morphing it into something incredible.”

Gallagher studied music composition at Juilliard and UNC School of the Arts, and she’s composed orchestral works which have been performed by both the Wilmington and Florence symphonies, as well as the

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK: Barbara Gallagher and Christopher Dayett paired together to provide music for his script, ‘Follow Your Dreams.’ Photo by David Storniolo

Tallis Chamber Orchestra. She has worked with university drama and dance groups, playwrights, poets, choreographers and filmmakers. Despite her qualifications, she is thankful Dayett has a keen eye for meshing their thoughts into the theater.

“One reason I have enjoyed working on this project so much is because Chris comes up with so many great ideas and has a way of sparking my own imagination, leading it down paths I would not have traveled myself,” she describes.

Dayett, also the theatre arts coordinator for Coastal Christian High School, spent seven years working on this musical, aptly titled “Follow Your Dreams.” His perseverance is a testament to the story’s postive message. It follows a young father and struggling actor, Adam, who finds himself trapped within his son’s storybook. He must enlist the help of new friends to find his way home, though his travels are not without

trials. The venomous villain, Choregus, is determined to sabotage the characters’ pleasant lives in Storyland.

Even as Adam is engulfed into another world, there he faces the task of writing a musical in less than 24 hours. Thus actual people become fairy-tale characters, and then, in Adam’s musical, play other personalities altogether. “It’s the ‘The Wizard of Oz’ meets ‘Inception,’” he explains.

With over 15 original numbers, “Follow Your Dreams” is a familyfriendly affair that Dayett and Gallagher expect to take to Broadway—though first they must finalize the work. The script will make its premiere on Saturday, June 30th as the Mill Creek Players will perform a free, staged read-through at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Dayett asks for the audience to use their imaginations, since the set and cast will be minimal; though, two numbers will feature actual choreography.

“Barbara and I, with the help of the workshop cast, have trimmed and tightened the script,” the playwright tells. “We have it where we think is a good start, but we need to perform it in front of an audience and see how it is received. The show is constantly evolving, and we want to get it right before we move on to the next step.”

Aside from submitting the show to festivals and workshops in the future, it is possible they’ll make the official world premiere in the new Coastal Christian High School building next spring. Ultimately, the hard work and dedication will no doubt resound regardless of the location of the show’s debut.

“Adam could be me or you or anyone,” Gallagher assures. “We all go through times of personal crisis, when we can’t seem to succeed or get where we want to be in life.

We see Adam struggling with this issue at the beginning of the show, and we travel with him as he goes through the process of learning to believe in himself, finding support through connecting with others, having faith, and working hard—and, ultimately, realizing his aspirations. It tells all of us, “Yes, you can do it.”

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Weekend of collaboration sets the stage at Community Arts Center

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Forward Motion Dance Company’s annual performance continues to break down preconceived barriers of what defines a modern-dance spectacle.

Forward Motion founder, director, and choreographer Tracey Varga essentially created a dazzling showcase for Wilmington’s dance community by collaborating with varying artistic talents.

The event began at Black Box Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall over a decade ago—and made its rounds at City Stage before moving to the Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO four years ago. The three-night soirée touches on nearly everything going on in Wilmington’s dance scene while also integrating other art forms, such as film and visual art. Its featured music, ranging from classical to ambient to indie folk-rock, drives traditional, urban and tap dance into awe-inspiring, almost otherworldly performances.

With eight core dancers, including Varga, this weekend’s performance features several new pieces and reworked events from

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by Alex Pomplia Dance Company n Forward Motio 6/28-30, 8 p.m 2 Tickets: $10-$1 Center ts Ar Community et re 120 S. 2nd St otiondance.com www.forwardm the past year. The latter revisits the highlyacclaimed Dance-a-lorus from the 2011 Cucalorus Film Festival, when Varga and the Forward Motion crew teamed up with filmmaker Joe Cordaro for “Endangered,” a feminist romp set to the music of Dianne Reeves. Another revised piece re-examines Forward Motion’s performance at the 2012 North Carolina Dance Festival in February, set to music by Andrew Bird. Varga says that she never considers any of her previous pieces to stay in the past. Rather, she describes dance as an “ongoing process.” “Part of being a performing artist is having the feeling that there’s always more you can work on,”

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COLLABORATIVE ART: Tracie Rabalais, Linda Larson and Kristin Tait will perform in Forward Motion Dance Company’s show this weekend. Courtesy photo

Varga says. “It’s always a growing process.”

Aside from the revised works, Varga’s excitement is clear upon debuting her company’s newest dances, most of which are joint efforts. Many of the ideas executed come from Varga, who has been tinkering with them for some time now.

“I have a library of music pieces I’ve been wanting to work with for a while,” Varga explains. “Sometimes I have a set idea of a theme or certain emotion, then I look for the music with that in mind. Other times I’ll just hear a piece of music and think: I’d love to choreograph to that.”

Of the premiere, one features a live collaboration with student and faculty flute players from UNCW. For this union, Varga began working with Mary Jo White, principal flutist of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and UNCW assistant professor, to assemble a group for the show. The alliance resulted in an onstage duet with Forward Motion dancers Linda Larson and Cedric Turner, performing alongside a trio of UNCW flutists to the tune of French composer Jacques Castérède’s 1962 masterpiece “Flûtes en Vacances.”

“One thing I really try to do in this company is to embrace the talents in this town,” Varga says. “I also try to always have some collaboration with live music.”

Another feature cut comes in the form of collaboration, this time with the Dance Cooperative of Wilmington and DREAMS of Wilmington, an afterschool program that brings arts to underprivileged youth in the community. After recruiting and auditioning teens between

the ages of 13 and 16 from both institutes, Varga chose seven students to choreograph a performance set to British synth-pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “Apollo 11” (the performance also incorporates the actual audio from the 1969 moon landing).

Special performances from the Wilmington School of Ballet and the Company “T” Tappers are also scheduled. “These performances will bring students from the community to the event, which is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Varga says.

Varga’s involvement with Wilmington’s dance community dates back to 1996 after she relocated to the port city from Seattle.

She quickly became immersed in the dance scene, dancing and choreographing for several venues and events before founding Forward Motion in 2001.

“I found that the people of Wilmington— with its art and film communities—had the abilities and willingness to work together,” says Varga. “And that’s very attractive to an artist.”

In addition to directing Forward Motion, Varga also teaches modern, jazz and tap at the Wilmington School of Ballet. Plus, she serves as program coordinator for the Arts Sensation benefit concert.

“The mission is to educate people about what dance is, what is available, and what the art form is,” Varga says. “We provide a variety of dance, and show people something new so that everyone can take something enjoyable home, something that makes them want to come back and explore it more.”

Tickets for the 2012 Forward Motion Dance Company annual performance are $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors, students, children under 12, and NCDA members.

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

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

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

Pauline Purdim, Get Wet and Wild with Yupo with Christine Farley, Mixed Media with Artist Michelle Connolly and more!”

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

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

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

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

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banjos, and finally realizing the power of such instruments at age 14, Ronner purchased his very own guitar, taking cues and mini lessons from his mother’s family in Virginia. These days he’s the connoisseur of the bass, piano, organ and banjo, too. His lyrics are known to be ever-so-sweet, such as in his original ballad, “Candy Cane,” or rough-around-the-edges, such as can be heard in “Whiskey, Wine and Women.” Ronner’s clear tone and soothing, mellow range will enchant on Thursday as he picks his acoustic guitar.

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to vinyl records. When he was a kid, there wasn’t YouTube for viewing music videos. There wasn’t iTunes for instantly downloading tracks onto a teensy handheld device. For Murphy, vinyl is enthralling because of the satisfaction that comes from unleashing the record from its sleeve, placing the disc upon its platter, and lowering the needle. He used to stare at his records, enveloping himself in the pleasure of holding something in his hands he could feel, understanding that the artist exerted real effort—not taking their creative process and diligence for granted.

The aesthetic qualities are emotionally gripping; vinyl truly does allow for a more fufilling listening experience. “MP3s are compressed, and they literally take tiny fragments of data out of it to make it smaller,” Matt Keen, owner of Gravity Records, explains. “They take bits and pieces here and there out in these algorithms to where they hope that your ear won’t hear it. The more compressed it is, the lower bit rate it is, the more you can hear it. Vinyl is all analog. It’s full wave—there are no pieces missing. It has the full spectrum of sound.”

For some, vinyl is about the memories.

For the young ones, it’s about engaging oneself in an entirely different—and more realistic—listening experience. Both will revel in vinyl bliss this weekend, as The Calico Room (owned by Murphy) unleashes the Vinyl Revitalization Party. The event will coincide with the release of three brand-new records: “Calling All Midnight Thieves and Lovers,” from Murphy’s project, The Devil’s Dove, and “Symposium” from Great Zeus’ Beard (GZB). As well, Sean Thomas Gerard of Onward, Soldiers will release a 7” album. All three acts will perform from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fri., June 29th and Sat., June 30th.

Freaker USA will sell their woven koozie wares both nights, too, and tables will be set up to barter records.

The weekend kicks off with a pre-party on Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the penthouse above the venue, open only to the first 50 folks who purchase advanced tickets (available from The Calico Room and Gravity Records). The pre-party will feature an open bar and light snacks. That night also marks

sound bites

ARTFUL ENDEAVOR: The center cover art for

the double-vinyl release from The Devil’s Dove was handmade by artist Zachariah Weaver. It is entitled ‘Wild Oats.’ Courtesy photo

the opening of new artwork in The Calico Room, showcasing artists Bobby Reville, Patricia Stanley and Zachariah Weaver.

On Saturday the bands will offer an in-store performance at Gravity Records from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which is free. During the late concert, Gabriel Lehman will do a live painting for raffle, which will be drawn at 1:30 a.m. The winner must be present for the drawing.

Tickets for either night are $5. For $15, folks gain entry for both nights, receive their choice of one of the vinyls, and five raffle tickets for Lehman’s latest piece. For both nights, both vinyls and 10 raffle tickets, the price is $20.

Though the weekend will no doubt feature camaraderie, gamboling and imbibery, more importantly it celebrates albums which are genuine extensions of the artists themselves.

In Murphy’s case, “Calling All Midnight Thieves and Lovers” is nearly his lifeblood.

It features songs he penned as far back as 1988, as well as lyrics from just this year. “It was definitely a legacy project,” he shares.

Many of Murphy’s favorite albums were recorded in homes rather than studios. “Exile on Main St.” by the Rolling Stones was done in a mansion on the French Riviera, and “Led Zeppelin III” was in an 18th-century cottage in Wales. Rather than traveling to studios in New York, L.A. or Atlanta, as he had for other records, Murphy found an engineer who would come to his home.

“I live out in the country on this peninsula,” he explains. “It’s very bucolic—chickens and goats running around. It was great because we did things I always read about: hanging mics from stairwells and putting the drums at the base of them, just experimenting. More importantly, because the project spanned [over two decades], guys I played with like 20 years ago flew in to play on it.”

The result is two albums, eight songs per

album, four on each side. Immediately, elements of folk rock emerge. Murphy’s vocals give off an epic and omnipotent vibe, yet remain unassuming, breathy and gentle in tone. Such qualities are perhaps essential to a record with a storytelling approach.

“Basically I just wanted to tell this great story about a couple,” he says, “and I certainly have a vision for it to have a screenplay. Each side corresponds with the seasons of the year. The winter side of the album is just falling madly in love and all this passion. They get really entwined, and then, of course, there’s infidelity, jealousy, and all the things that happen in a relationship. It comes full circle.”

Though Murphy wanted to generalize most of the lyrics so listeners may impose their own emotions, he admits there are some lines with intentional specificity.

“There’s one about absinthe—I was making homemade absinthe at the time. People may think, What is he talking about? It’s June, 4 a.m., and the fireflies are telling green fairy tales? How does that tie into the lovers?

That’s really where the guy is falling apart because he’s lost his true love, and he’s diving into reckless abandon.”

The album insert is almost like a newspaper, Murphy says, so folks can read the lyrics and follow along. Some of the artwork was done by Murphy himself, but the woodsy folk art from the album center was created by Zachariah Weaver. Likewise, Gabriel Lehman, recognized for his whimsical yet boding pieces, designed the entire sleeve for GZB’s new record.

“I am so thrilled that I can release my album on the same day as John and Steve Mousseau, because they played in about half of my songs,” Murphy says. The brothers, who play drums and bass/keys/vocals, respectively, are part of GZB. The group is rounded out by guitarist Zack Williams.

Their sophomore effort, “Symposium,” is experimental. Psychedelic chords juxtapose Steve’s throaty, gutsy vocals (he sounds a lot like Eddie Vedder—not surprisingly as he

The five-piece indie-rock group known as Carbon Leaf is revered for its creation of tunes like ‘The Boxer.’ The song earned them the bragging rights of the first ever unsigned band to perform at the American Music Awards, as they played it after winning the Coca-Cola New Music Award. Hints of pop influence emerge in Carbon Leaf’s discography as they evoke positive vibes from their audience.

Army of Infants Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. 6/30, 8 p.m. • $3

Merely a two-piece, Army of Infants is built from the foundation of Jacob Pflanzer (drums) and Jared Welch (guitar). Blending the grime of ‘90s grunge and the upbeat intensity of mid-century surf rock, the duo formulates its own source of hardcore punk.

Playing Juggling Gypsy with Tragic Magic on Saturday, Army of Infants is on tour to promote their self-released 7” record. They’re pressing only 250 in varying colors, and no record will look the same. The limited edition Army of Infants archive is available while they’re on the road.

All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages.

also fronts the ‘90s cover band, Flannel Rebellion). The dark and mellow vibe of GZB is amplified by the instrumental angst and the clear, solid, powerhouse voice of Mousseau.

Their lyrics wail of deep heartache, laced with imagery that can still be adopted by anyone plagued with such plight.

Sean Thomas Gerard’s 7” will feature “Monsters” and “Telling Nobody,” songs off of his band’s latest release. “These are mixes we worked on the month before we finished the record that are arranged differently,” Gerard details. “It will be a very different listening experience to people who are familiar with our record versions. It’s also a one-time-only press, and they are all screen printed by hand—definitely a collectors’ item.”

The Vinyl Revitalization Party will not only commemorate all records with vintage allure and deft craftsmanship, but it will also glorify something so dear to Wilmington’s arts scene: a sense of community. The focus is not only on the musicians but the artists, too, and, ultimately, the gratification anyone can feel while appreciating creativity.

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 8pm-12mid Fri. June 29th

8PM-10PM &

PINT NIGHT

ALL PINTS $

2.75

LIVE MUSIC

Friday June 29

Jeremy Norris

Live Bait

Sat. June 30th

Jam Sandwich Fri. July 6th

Steven Compton Sat. July 7th

Plan B

8pm-11pm LIVE MUSIC

Friday July 6

Full Dish

8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

910.798.9464

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

BLACKENED BROTHERS: Famed for fronting the American rock band The Black Crowes, Chris Robinson now heads another project—the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. Featuring Adam McDougall (keys), George Sluppick (drums), Mark Dutton (bass) and Neal Casal on guitar, CRB will play Wilmington’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 3rd. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

1423 S. 3rd St. 763-1607

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

TUE: djBe KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.

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

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

WED: PINT NITE 4 20 oz. Guinness Pints

THUR: TRIVIA w/Steve 8:00 p.m. • PRIZES! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts

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

FRI: LIVE IRISH MUSIC Inquire for details $ 2 Longnecks

THURSDAY $ 3.00 Samuel Adams $ 4.00 Margaritas

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

FRIDAY $ 3 Pint of the Day

djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $

SATURDAY 5 Sangria & Mimosa’s

2 PBR Longnecks

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

$

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

$

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

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ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DIM THE DARKLIT, FLYING SNAKES, THE

PROSELYTE, CHILDREN OF THE REPTILE —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 THOMAS WYNN AND THE BELIEVERS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THE MOMS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 ROBBIE BERRY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

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

TRIVIA WITH STEVE —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 STAND-UP COMEDY (6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108

TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 FIRE SPINNING & DRUMS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE BABY BOOMER BAND (PATIO) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 ROB RONNER —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 DOG’S AVENUE —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 JIM NELSON —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 40 EAST —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 AL DIMARCO’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 LUIS PASCHOA (7PM) —Dixie Grill, 116 Market St., 762-7280 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 MODERN DAY ESCAPE —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 HOMEMADE WINE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 CARBON LEAF —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 YESTERDAY’S GRAVY, JOSH ROBERTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 WYLIE HUNTER AND THE CAZADORES —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 RAPHAEL NAME (BOSSA NOVA) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 SCOTT CARTER (ACOUSTIC, 6:30-8:30PM)

—Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108

CROW HILL QUINTET (ECLECTIC MIX OF BLUES AND SOUL) —Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St.; 228-5332 THE LIZZY ROSS BAND (ROCK, AMERICANA, SOUL) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 BRENT STIMMEL (ACOUSTIC) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 HOWDY DUO —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 BEACH BILLY BROTHERS (VARIETY ROCK) —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center LIVE BAIT (ROCK/ALT, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 DANIEL PARISH —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 PRETEND SURPRISE, BIT BRIGADE, VIRGIN LUNG, LUCKY 5, ATOLLA, APOLLO ON FIRE, CHAMPION OF THE SUN —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 THE FUSTICS —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 GREAT WHITE CAPS (SURF ROCK) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 TYLER SIMMONS (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 VINYL REVITALIZATION —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 360 DEGREES —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 ZOSO —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 PLAN B —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 KERSTEN CAPRA —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 MIGHTY MCFLY —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 AMERICAN AQUARIUM —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 RAPHAEL NAME (BOSSA NOVA) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. & Sat. 7-10 P.M. Outside on the back deck - weather permitting Fri., 6/29 TYLER SIMMONS Sat., 6/30 2 CENTS WORTH Mon., 7/2 TBA 6-8:30 Wed., 7/4 JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15) Fri., 7/6 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-MARK Sat., 7/7 FORTCH Mon., 7/9 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., July 13 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-PERRY

Monday is Service Industry Night

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

Happy dogs welcomed!

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

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

Bar & Comedy Room

WEDNESDAY Nutt House Improv 9 p.m.

THURSDAY Open Mic Stand-up 9 p.m.

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

July 6-7

MARY MACK

(NBC’S LAST COMIC STANDING, COMEDY CENTRAL’S LIVE AT GOTHAM)

July 13-14

VIC HENLEY (VH1 VJ, LATE SHOW

WITH DAVID LETTERMAN)

MONDAYS

6.28 THURSDAY

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

Win prizes!

6.29 FRIDAY

TUESDAYS

HEART & SOUL

homemade wine

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

JULY 15

mighty mcfly

JULY 1

BACK OF THE BOAT TOUR JULY 8

MACHINE GUN

trivia night

live music with

6.30 SATURDAY 7.3 TUESDAY

pre 4th of july bash

L-shape lot

JULY 22

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

CENTRAL PARK

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

910-256-8500 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach

Pub & Grille

Wrightsville Beach

Wednesdays

Ping Pong Tourney

Thursdays KARAOKE

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

Friday

Plan B Saturday

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

Lynne & The Wave Sundays

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

BanksChannelPub.Com

Wrightsville Beach, NC

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS

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

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Saturday, June 29

HOWDY DUO CLASSIC

Saturday, June 30

ROB RONNER ECLECTIC MIX

Saturday, July 6

OVERTYME ECLECTIC MIX

Saturday, July 7

Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

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

TRAVIS SHALLOW

ACOUSTIC/ROOTS MUSIC 1706 North Lumina Ave.

(910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 • 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30-3:00

MONDAY Signature Cocktails $5

TUESDAY-THURSDAY $5 glasses of Wine

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

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

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

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

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

4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700

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

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

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

Every Wednesday Bottomless Cheese and Chocolate

$20

per person

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

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Live Music JUNE 29

The Lizzy Ross Band

“Rock Americana and Soul”

JUNE 30

The Trashcan Tacos “Reggae Hip Hop and Rock”

Talent Night Every Monday Tell a joke?

Play an instrument?

Sing a song?

NO COVER!

We’ve got the venue for you!

Join us for MLB Extra Innings all summer long!

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

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 CHOX MAX, ETC. —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BLIND BOY CHOCOLATE & TMS —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 SELAH DUBB —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 CROW HILL QUINTET (ECLECTIC MIX OF BLUES AND SOUL) —Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St.; 228-5332 STEVE COMPTON (6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 ROB RONNER —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 SUSAN SAVIA (7 P.M.) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 JAM SANDWICH (ROCK/ALT, 9PM-12AM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 THE TRASHCAN TACOS (REGGAE, HIP-HOP, ROCK) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 WOODY PINES —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 VINYL REVITALIZATION —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 TRAGIC MAGIC, ARMY OF INFANTS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 2 CENTS WORTH (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 FULL DISH —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 LYNNE AND THE WAVE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

LAZERWULF, MANRAY, COUP DE GRACE, AMERICAN AMERICANS, JUNIOR ASTRONOMERS, BIRDS WITH TEETH —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 THE METEOR MEN (SURF) —Soundside Park (next to swing bridge), Surf City, NC VELVET JANE —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SUNDAY, JULY 1 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 DJ TIMBO —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 REGGAE SUNDAYS WITH DJ DR. JONES —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 SOURVEIN, SWAMP RAPTOR, ORDER OF THE OWL, S.O.L. —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 THE CAPITALIST KIDS, YOUNG///SAVAGE —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 RANDOM ORBITS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

MONDAY, JULY 2 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

SWEET SOUTHERN SOUL: The daughter and son of Tom Wynn, the drummer for the ‘70s rock act Cowboy, Olivia and Thomas Wynn now tour with their own group, Thomas Wynn and the Believers. Known for their powerhouse Southern rock laced with smooth soul and R&B, the band will play The Whiskey on Wednesday, June 27th. Courtesy photo

DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 IAN HOLLINGSWORTH (6-8:30PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 NC SYMPHONY —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 3132584 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 OPEN MIC & COMICS JAM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

TUESDAY, JULY 3 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 “IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

JEREMY NORRIS —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

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

LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

DUTCH TREET —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

THE MOON & YOU, FEMA REGION IV —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

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

KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

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

KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 BIG SOMETHING —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 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.

SKA DADDIES: The fantastic (and funny) men of the ska-rock band Reel Big Fish will play The Fillmore in Charlotte on Monday, July 2nd with Goldfinger. Photo by Rob Interieden

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 6/29: Chiddy Bang, Havana Brown 6/30: S. O. Stereo, Local Traumatic 7/1: Crossfade, Weaving the Fate, Candlight Red, Fusebox Poet 7/3: Foxy Shazam, Stars in Stereo, Maniac TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 688-9000 6/27: One Direction 7/1: Keith Sweat, K-Ci & JoJo 7/3: Coldplay CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/27: Los Campesinos, Yellow Ostrich, Moonlight Bride 6/30: Dirty South Fest 2012: Cro Mags, Pietasters, The Queers, Flatfoot 56, Ducky Boys, Hub City Stompers, Patriot, Antagonizers ATL, Unit 6, Bad Idea

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 6/28: Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute) 6/29: Crossfade, Weaving the Fate, Candlelight Red LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 6/30: Mostley Crue (Motley Crue tribute), Faceplant, Out of the Cellar THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 6/29: Bass Church 7/2: Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger PNC ARENA 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 6/30: Keith Sweat, K-Ci & JoJo

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screening hair metal: ‘Rock of Ages’ fails miserably

this week in film

by Anghus Rock of Ages

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very so often, a movie opens

that’s so awful, I wonder how on earth it was even made. So terrible, I question why someone didn’t pull the plug during production after seeing the cinematic crime being committed. So truly heinous, it seems unfathomable and beyond reason that the film wasn’t buried, burned and written off as an unholy mistake. I speak of movies like “Crossroads,” starring Britney Spears, or the “American Idol” disaster, “From Justin to Kelly.” “Rock of Ages” could be easily uttered in the same rancid breath.

I’ve sat through movies and felt embarrassment before but not like this. This is bad—the kind of failure reserved for classic musical misfires like “The Wiz,” “Across the Universe” or “Mamma Mia!” And, no, that wasn’t a typo; “Mamma Mia!” was painful. Listening to a group of talented actors unable to carry a tune and murder Abba’s greatest hits is not entertainment. It’s a sad indoctrination of just how horribly unoriginal our society has become.

“Rock of Ages” is lazy in a similar way.

Filmmakers simply string together a collection of well-known songs and try to weave a narrative riddled with clichés. I could spend days talking about how “Mamma Mia!” represents the laziest and least interesting of our creative impulses. And its success only makes Hollywood think we want garbage like “Rock of Ages.” So, for everyone who bought a ticket to “Mamma Mia!” I’d like to thank you for being part of the problem.

“Rock of Ages” is a movie that seemed like an easy win when pitched to a Hollywood studio. Based on a successful Broadway show, it features recognizable, big-name actors singing kitschy versions of ‘80’s hair metal and pop rock.

Tom Cruise wears feathery hair extensions and is among a healthy mix of an ensemble cast: Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin.

Also among them, wide-eyed newcomers like Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta. They do a few “Glee”-inspired mash-ups, and Hollywood waits for the money to roll in.

Here’s the thing: Broadway shows, for the most part, suck harder than a nuclear-powered Dyson. They are junk food for the senses, designed to get middle-aged housewives from Nebraska to fork over $85 while vacationing in New York. They are soulless, glittery monstrosities featuring performers unable to work in film and television, slumming their way onstage until that reality show deal from Bravo comes through. Now, of course, that’s not true of all

ROCK YOU LIKE AN ANIMAL: Tom Cruise is the only saving-grace in this awful mashup of Broadway-goes-Hollywood. Courtesy photo

Broadway shows, just the vast majority of them.

“Rock of Ages” is one of those Broadway shows swimming in nostalgia—the kind of thing that might be mildly entertaining when watching it live with actual performers from the hair-metal era, like Brett Michaels. Now, I wouldn’t be caught dead at the TKTS line, but onstage I can kind of see the value to the tasteless masses.

As a movie, I see no value—only badly built soundstage sets, drenched in neon lights, portraying a sanitized version of Los Angeles. I hear pasteurized versions of songs that weren’t that great to begin with, belted out by actors who put an embarrassing amount of energy into their performances. I don’t know about anyone else, but as I watched dead-in-the-eyes CatherineZeta-Jones prancing around a church, singing Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” I cringed. I wretched. I not only wondered why she was singing this particular song, which made little sense based on the scene, but why anyone thought this had entertainment value.

The story is so dumb mostly because of its predictability. There is a club, the Bourbon Room, on the brink of going under; two starcrossed lovers with dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom; an aging rock star trying to remain relevant in an ever-changing world; and religious fundamentalists hellbent on ending the bad influence of sex-infused rock ‘n’ roll music. Every beat, every moment, comes straight out of the bad musical textbook. Maybe if the songs had been original, it wouldn’t have seemed so belligerent, but we end up watching a weird cast of recognizable faces singing from “Greatest Hits of the ‘80s.”

One of the major story points involves two young rockers writing a song that eventually catches the notice of the film’s biggest fictional rocker, Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise). The

song is Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”—a song so familiar to everyone, woven so deeply into the fabric of pop culture that it almost seems insulting to insinuate it was written by two morons and brought to life by a fictional band named “Arsenal.”

If I had to give an ounce of credit to anything in the movie, it would go to Tom Cruise, who somehow manages to not be completely embarrassing in his portrayal of a faltering rock star. He’s not terrible, and in a movie like “Rock of Ages,” “not terrible” is the most one can aspire to. Walking away with any dignity is all anyone in this horror show can hope to muster.

Much of the blame, if not all of it, falls to its director, Adam Shankman (“Hairspray,” “A Walk to Remember”), who stages the most literal and bland adaptation of a Broadway show ever committed to film. The whole idea is creatively bankrupt from the onset, but Shankman manages to derail any potential for fun with lazily staged scenes and a kind of school-choir singing-style that declaws every song.

Movies like “Rock of Ages” need to fail— and fail horribly at that. Only then will my faith in the movie-going public be restored.

7/1: “We Bought a Zoo” follows Benjamin (Matt Damon), who purchases a large house that has a zoo. This is welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is in need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper, Kelly (Scarlett Johansson), and the rest of the zoo staff.

Cucalorus Film Festival Now accepting entries!

Jengo’s Playhouse • 815 Princess St. Cucalorus Film Festival is now accepting entries for their annual event. Entry fee is $25. Cucalorus accepts entries on a rolling basis, any time of the year. Completed entry form for each submission; DVD in a package that includes: title, entrant’s name and contact details, hi-res production photo for publicity, entry fee and one inappropriate collage. NC filmmakers can enter for free!

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

7/9-11: Richard Linklater directs this darkly comic docudrama detailing the unusual friendship between a likable Texas mortician and a wealthy but reviled widow, and the shocking crime that followed. Inspired by Hollandsworth’s 1998 Texas Monthly article, “Bernie” takes place in Carthage, Texas, where effeminate mortician Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) enjoys a reputation as a friendly and upstanding member of the community. Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), on the other hand, couldn’t hold a lower position on the local social scale. When the caustic widow’s body is discovered stuffed in her own freezer, local District Attorney Danny Buck (Matthew McConaughey) vows that justice will be served, as the locals rally to Bernie’s defense. Rated PG-13. 1 hour 44 minutes.

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what’s for dinner?

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

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Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports.

We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

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

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only

Indochine 7 Wayne Drive (910) 251-9229

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231.

1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

K’S CAFE

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

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

Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook or on our website, www.ks-cafe.net.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Open for dinner Wed. thru Sat. evenings ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

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

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Tues.; Special

prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood.

Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. (910) 256-1421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 ‘til 3, Sat. 11 ‘til 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

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

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/ hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30am – 9:30pm; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30am – 10:00pm; Sun.: 11:30am – 9:00pm

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

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 8150810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

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

IRISH THE HARP

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sat. 8:30am7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am – 6:00pm.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

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

(910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

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

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am-2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

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

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and FreeRange meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331.

“You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar,

New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes in-

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions.

Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup.

920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

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

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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

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

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three decades of dedication: Tidal Creek Co-op celebrates the big 3-0! card, beach bags filled with summer gear, spa certificates, a free yoga class at Wilmington Yoga Center, gift certificates from local restaurants and more.

At 2:30 p.m., things will get a little hairy as Tidal Creek sponsors a facial hair contest. According to Harris, mustaches will be judged based on general girth, grooming, originality, sophistication, overall manliness and other notable attributes. Beards, mustaches, goatees and sideburns all count.

After more raffles and tunes from Raphael Narné, Jason Andre and Steve Shroeder, Tidal Creek will beckon veggie and vegan foodies with their Tofurky dog-eating contest.

Limited to eight brave people, contestants must be signed up before 3 p.m. on June 30th. Dunking and/or separating the dogs and buns is allowed. Whoever eats 12 Tofurky dogs first—or whomever has eaten the most franks in five minutes—will be crowned king or queen. Winners of both contests will win T-shirts, trophies and gift cards.

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Since 1982 Tidal Creek Foods, Inc., has evolved throughout the community, striking a chord with health-conscious consumers. What upstarted as a small group of individuals, all of whom endured a desire to eat and use natural nutritive products, the development of their “buying club” allowed them to order hard-to-find goods from the brand Tree of Life. At the time, the local buying club operated under the name of “Flat Country Coop,” and saw its fair share of struggles as it worked to serve the community and promote the organic movement before it was popular.

Thanks to books, such as Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” and an increasing concern about what people were consuming—and the negative side-effects processed foods had— endeavors such as Flat Country Co-op and a neighboring cooperative, Wilmington’s Natural Foods Co-op, planted its roots along our coastal town. Each conjoined as Flat Country bought out Wilmington Natural Foods and eventually merged into a single market, which we know today as Tidal Creek Cooperative (its moniker courtesy of one of Wilmington’s many tidal streams nearby).

Established as a non-profit and owned by its members, Tidal Creek transformed into an organization where members pay dues, and work to maintain the integrity of the store and receive discounts on goods. Open to the general public, Tidal Creek sells atypical foods in an idiosyncratic atmosphere conducive to building stronger communities through events, workshops and programs, such as “How to Shop Bulk,” “How to Eat Organic on a Budget” and “Eating Raw.” Over the years, the market has expanded into a hub of organic living, locally pioneering the bandwagon of labels—“hormone free,” “gluten free,” “free-range”—seen at national grocers. They also remain purveyors of local and regional products, such as Wilmington’s very own Angela’s Pickled Peppers, Luna Pops, produce from Black River and Red Beard farms, among lotions and balms from Green Goddess Essentials and goat soap from Nature’s Way. Tidal Creek’s grassroot beginnings keep it endearing among Wilmington shoppers. Hav-

ing moved twice since its inception and into larger venues, including its current 5,000 square foot store off Oleander, it outgrows any average supermarket and becomes a quirky grocer, café, bakery and vitamin shop folks have grown to respect.

General manager Craig Harris says the biggest challenge for Tidal Creek in the coming years will be competing with the larger chains that begin to homogenize Wilmington. He remains hopeful in Tidal Creek’s continued goal to encourage local, healthful living.

“For the past 30 years, Tidal Creek has been a trusted source for all-natural products,” he says. “We care about our customers and the community. Tidal Creek will continue to look for creative and innovative opportunities to grow and reach more people who care about their health, family and the area they live in.”

On June 30th, Tidal Creek will celebrate its 30th anniversary with games, raffles, Tofurky dog-eating contest, music, mustaches, and an astounding 50-pound blueberry pie made by Tidal Creek’s neighbor, Great Harvest Bread Company, with local blueberries from Red Beard Farm.

The fun kicks off at 12 p.m. with a cakewalk and a blend of rock, folk and funk music played by local musician Mark Herbert. Raffles will be dispersed throughout the afternoon— some of the featured items include a Nook, a guitar from Tony’s Guitars, a $75 Visa gift

great memories, many laughs and an appreciation of one of Wilmington’s local institutions,” Harris says. “There is only one coop, and we want to continue to be a trusted source in this community.”

Complete Schedule of Events: 12 noon: Kick Off 12:30 p.m.: Music with Mark Herbert 1 p.m.

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Beard contest 3 p.m.

Cake walk 3:30 p.m.

Raffle 3:45 p.m.

Music with Jason Andre 4 p.m.

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across a spectrum of interests, from housing the famed Biltmore estate, to once being a hub in textile manufacturing, to being the home state of Krispy Kreme and Pepsi. Yet, its reign as “Barbeque Capital of the World” (as named by Google) still maintains one of its most prestigious titles. And there aren’t many people who know more about the subject than Bob Garner, a North Carolina television personality, restaurant reviewer, speaker, author, pit master and connoisseur of all things barbeque. Garner will visit Wilmington’s Two Sisters Bookery on the 28th for a signing and reading of his latest work, “Bob Garner’s Book of Barbeque: North Carolina’s Favorite Food.”

Garner’s interest in barbeque and outdoor cooking began over three decades ago. After getting married in 1969, his brother-in-laws started teaching him how to cook whole pigs in the eastern North Carolina style.

Also a broadcast journalist on UNC-TV public television network, in the mid-‘90s he combined his love for both hobby and job. UNC-TV wanted someone to report on local barbeque restaurants.

“It ended up being kind of a watershed moment for me,” Garner explains. “It really changed my professional career. Up until then, I’d always been a journalist; this was what really began my journey to becoming a foodie.”

It kickstarted with his first book in 1996, “North Carolina Barbeque: Flavored by Time.” “I began doing more and more food writing, and less and less journalism,” Garner says. He also started doing hour-long barbeque specials from time to time. Quickly, he became a popular guy in the ‘que world.

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to talk about it even more than they love to eat it.”

He’s now widely considered to be North Carolina’s personal “‘que-ru.” “Whether that title’s deserved, I don’t know,” Garner humbly admits.

To date, Garner has written three books, all the while continuing his restaurant reviews for UNC-TV and working as the “minister of barbeque culture” at The Pit (a beloved barbeque restaurant in downtown Raleigh). His experience has led him to a few well-known chefs, too. He appeared on both “FoodNation with Bobby Flay” and “Paula’s Home Cooking.”

“Whether it’s deserved or not, when you become known as the guy who wrote the book about North Carolina barbeque, they call you up,” Garner explains.

“We cooked a little bit, ate a little bit and just talked about how we do North Carolina barbeque.”

What Garner is referring to in “barbeque” is the pulled or chopped pork rather than beef or chicken.

“It’s a noun referring only to cooked pork,” he says.

His latest book, written between July 2011 and January 2012, covers all of the bases regarding North Carolina barbeque. From a how-to on preparation to listing several basic recipes for traditional side dishes—cole slaw, cornbread and hushpuppies included—the book goes beyond a normal read. It reviews North Carolina barbeque restaurants, and even includes a section on the history of grilling and basting the swine us Southerners have come to love so much. Likewise, readers will learn the ins and outs of the influences and different styles from the mountains to the shore.

Two basic styles of North Carolina barbeque exist.

The eastern way refers to the whole pig being split open and down the middle, cooked and served with vinegar sauce. The Piedmont, also known as Lexington, style refers to the shoulder of the pig, served with a sweet-and-sour, tomato-based sauce. But Garner’s

book isn’t just for serious barbeque aficionados. “I tried to put myself in the mind of people who don’t own one of those big pig-cookers,” Garner states.

More than just a story about food, its also a pageturner of human interest. Barbeque is as much a fabric and thread in the culture of the South. “Barbeque is really a people story about the rhythm of people,” Garner shares. “It’s the food of celebration, of politics. It’s about the way people live their lives.”

For example, Garner explains how farmers once held huge barbeques at the end of every tobacco season to celebrate the year’s crop. “It really has influenced so many of our institutions,” Garner says.

At Two Sisters Bookery, attendees will receive more than Garner’s professional voice reading from the pages. They’ll taste the goods, too. “We’ll be serving barbeque and sweet tea,” Barbara Galvin, owner and manager of the bookstore, says. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Garner’s excited about his return to Wilmington, an area he adores. “I love doing book signings at independent bookstores,” Garner explains. “One of my favorite things is getting to visit these small bookstores because I know how much love and passion is involved in keeping those places opened. It’s always a thrill.”

He also loves getting out there to meet fans of his book and his work on UNC-TV. “People are always so friendly. When you’re doing shows you’re in isolation, so it’s nice to get out there and get feedback from the viewers.”

The book signing will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 28th, at Two Sisters Bookery, located at 318 Nutt Street. For more information, visit www.twosistersbookery.com.

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Fidelis March” to “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.” The Stars and Stripes concert is only $22 general admission or $10 for students; http:// ncsymphony.org.

proaches, Wednesday, July 4th, lots of celebrations will take place throughout southeastern NC in honor of the good, ol’ red, white and blue. Folks will be able to celebrate fully with Yankee Doodle music, large displays of fireworks and, of course, pa- PLEASURE ISLAND 7/3: Every week, Pleasure Island triotic flag-waving. Here are only a few ways to showcases one massive fireworks take it all in during the coming week. display on Thursday. This week, they’ll offer it twice: on Tuesday eveNC 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL 6/30-7/5: The best way to ring in our na- ning, with live music by Dutch Treet, tion’s birthday is to head to Southport for the spinning hot tunes from the ‘70s on official North Carolina 4th of July Festival. For the Boardwalk stage, and on Thursover 200 years, the sleepy beach town has cel- day the 5th with live classic rock ebrated the holiday throughout its city streets. played by Bald Fury. On Wednesday, They set up arts and craft vendors on Main July 4th, folks can explore Civil War Street, along with food trucks serving up pip- history at Fort Fisher State Historic ing hot goodies, and offer live entertainment by Site and check out Boardwalk Blast the water. They also hold their annual parade Cash Bingo at the CB Boardwalk at on Wednesday at 11 a.m. (with grand marshal 7 p.m.; $10 and up to play. www.pleaCaptain Anthony Popiel, USCG), have flag- sureislandnc.org. raising and retirement ceremonies, and hold an annual Naturalization Ceremony for new RIVERFRONT U.S. citizens, featuring The Brunswick Con- CELEBRATION AND cert Band playing patriotic music, a keynote BATTLESHIP BLAST 7/4: Downtown Wilmington will become a speaker, canon firings, and ending with the 597th US Army Transportation Terminal Group riverfront of traffic come July 4th evening as MOT fireboat in the harbor spraying red, white folks gather for the 16th annual Battleship Blast and blue water. Of course, it all culminates with over the Cape Fear River. The celebration befireworks at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4th. gins late afternoon with live music in front of the See their website at www.nc4thofjuly.com for Federal Building along the riverfront; L Shape Lot takes the stage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. At times, dates and details.

9:05 p.m., the largest fireworks display in the Carolinas will illuminate all of the city. Plan wiseNC SYMPHONY STARS ly for parking by visiting www.wilmingtonnc.gov AND STRIPES 7/2, 7:30 p.m.: To feel the proper salute to and searching under “special events”; it gets our nation’s stars and stripes, join the North crazy-packed every year!

Carolina Symphony at Kenan Auditorium for their reverent orchestral concert. Directed by TED’S FUN ON THE RIVER 7/4: While downtown, head over to the Grant Llewellyn and featuring Paul Randall on trumpet, folks will be treated to the U.S.A.’s south end to Ted’s on the River—an official Misoundtrack of freedom, offering all the classics chael Johnathon’s WoodSongs Coffee House, from ‘The Star-Spangled Banner” to “Semper Old-Time Radio Hour, from NPR. Here, folks

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can enjoy java or a few cool treats while listening to steel drum artist Doug Walker. You’ll also enjoy an unobstructed view of Battleship Blast—for free!

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 7/4: To allow the kids some exploratory fun, head over to the Children’s Museum of Wilmington on Wednesday, when they’ll hold extended hours until 8:30 p.m. Folks will be able to engage in patriotic activities before checking out Battleship Blast that evening. Families will engage in an air-rocket challenge, firework painting, sound sandwich noisemakers, soda

WATER CRUISES 7/4: For those who wish to take in the explosions in the sky on water, well, two options abound. First, folks will be able to enjoy downtown’s fireworks aboard the Henrietta. A dinner buffet will be served and pre-paid reservations are required: (910) 343-1611. Board at Water and Dock streets; visit www.cfrboats. com for more information.

7/4: Along Carolina Beach, folks will board the Royal Winner Princess II at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for a 7 p.m. departure to Southport. Boarding at the Carolina Beach Marina, boaters will enjoy dinner on the boat with pre-paid reservations before docking at Southport, just in time for their July 4th fireworks display. Call 910-458-5356 or visit www.winnerboats.com for all details.

MASONBORO CLEANUP 7/4: Many folks will be boating along our shoreline at their own leisure, heading to the local hot spot Masonboro Island come Wednesday. People show up annually to party, and while doing so, distribute tons of trash along the natural island. The folks at Masonboro.org, a local nonprofit, will arrive to clean up, and protect and preserve the island access! They’re giving meaning to “this land is your land” and ask volunteers to join them. To put it in perspective: Last year 75 volunteers passed out 300 trash bags to collect nearly 1500 pounds of waste. E-mail dtjessup@aol.com for details.

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Matt Collogan, Environmental Education Manager for Airlie Gardens, describes the life cycles and habitat of his winged charges.“It’s an amazing story,” he relates.

“We have over 175 species of butterflies in North Carolina, and 94 of them inhabit New Hanover County. We’re the second smallest county but the second most developed. That means our unbelievably diverse natural habitats are at risk; we have to do everything we can to protect them and the species they support.”

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events FIREWORKS BY THE SEA Fireworks by the Sea. Music at 6:30pm; fireworks at 9pm. Free music at the gazebo and on CB Boardwalk: 6/28, 40 East; 7/3, Dutch Treet; 7/5, Bald Fury; 7/12, Mark Roberts Band; 7/19, L Shape Lot; 7/26, Daniel Parish Band; 8/2, The M-80s; 8/9, Emily Minor; 8/16, Bibis Elllison Band; 8/23, Radio Flyer; 8/31, Eastbound. Free. 910-458-8434. www.pleasureislandnc.org/fireworks-by-the-sea.

COWORX 6/28, 5pm-7pm: Come check out the newest CoWorx space on Thursday. Located at 1904 Eastwood Road, Suite 310 in Lumina Station! With 13 private offices and 12 studio desks, this location provides more space to collaborate and thrive. Don’t worry, it’s just as cool as the original! Light bites and beverages will be provided.

BEARD AND MOUSTACHE COMPETITION Beard & Moustache Competition, 6/30, 2pm. Tidal Creek celebrates their 30 year anniversary with live music, contests, food, family and fun, the event also features their 1st Annual Beard & Moustache Competition. Open to all ages and genders, this facial hair contest will showcase beards and moustaches of all shapes and sizes with prizes awarded for the top three contestants as judged by a panel of follicle fanatics. Bring your best to Tidal Creek at 2pm to flaunt or just to watch a part of local history unfold

as our area’s only food cooperative turns a ripe 30 years old. Contest is limited to the first twelve participants. Sign up at the customer service desk at Tidal Creek or call 910-799-2667 for more details. No cost to compete. May the best beard win! 5329 Oleander Dr. www.tidalcreek.coop

House. Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre. Tickest: $7$12 adv/$10-$15 day of. 7/12, 11am, 1pm; 7/13, 11am, 1pm, 7pm; 7/14, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm. www.spotlightonnc.com

rience and John Dee Holeman, a master bluesman and National Heritage Fellowship winner, will each have a concert. www.ourstate.com/events or (919) 490-0999 for reservations.

MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE 7/20, 7pm: Miller Motte College will have their annual graduation ceremony w/over 1200 in attendance.

DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE Every Sunday from 4-8pm on the River Walk between Market and Princess will be various local artists exhibiting their arts and crafts. Live music will also be featured; www.facebook.com/historicdowntownmarketplace. Through Labor Day.

MAKE SOME NOISE FOR MENTORING 6/30: Hugh McRae Park, 10am-3pm. This event is hosted by Outside the Walls (OTW) mentoring program. OTW is a program of the Wilmington Area Leadership Foundation (WLF). WLF is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization; conOur local Disability Resource Center is offering comtributions are tax deductible. Games, prizes, puters for only $65 to individuals with limited income food and fun! Charlon Turner: 910-202-4310.

REFURBISHED COMPUTERS!

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY PHOTO SHOOT 7/8: Provided propos, models, clothes, jewelry, hair and makeup! You bring the camera! Benefitting the Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network, which unites communities of faith in a collaborative effort to assist homeless families. Presented

by Lucille Bruno and Jonathan Latona, 910448-2921. 317 Castle Street

and disabilities. The computers are refurbished and come equipped with Windows XP. The computers are available at the center located at 140-C Cinema Drive in Wilmington. The center focuses on helping folks achieve their independence in spite of living with disabilities, as well as provide non-residential, community based and consumer directed services across southeastern NC counties. http://drc-cil.org

AMAZING ANASTASINI CIRCUS The Amazing Anastasini Circus has been performing since 1877 and currently you can see the 6th, 7th and 8th generation of performers. They have performed around the world including Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Disney Land, Busch Garden’s Tampa , Circus Oscar, Madrid and even at the White

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Students from medical, dental, cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, business, IT, accounting, criminal justice and paralegal will be participating in the ceremony. Guest speaker will be Farad Ali from the “Minority Business Enterprise Center” of the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development. 1 Estelle Lee Pl. SUMMER FLEA AT BAC 7/20, 3-9pm; 21, 10am-6pm. The 2012 Summer Flea at BAC at the Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. The ultimate vintage flea, feat. dozens of vintage and fabulous vendors from around the region.

Antique furniture and chic clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, and tableware, twice the fun, including one of Wilmington’s fabulous food trucks feeding the crowd and the BAC cash bar serving liquid refreshments. $5; Heather at heather@brooklynartsnc.com.

CFCC BOAT SHOW Cape Fear Community College is currently seeking boats of all types for the annual CFCC Boat Show on July 21. College invites all professional and amateur boatbuilders to show off their work to fellow builders and the general public. Feats. everything from one person kayaks to large sailing vessels. No matter what the finished product looks like, all boatbuilders.

Cost to enter a boat: $50 per, and includes free tshirt and admission to the after-show dinner. Pro vendors and sponsorships available. All proceeds from the event benefit student scholarships. Jason Rogers at (910) 362-7403 or jrogers@cfcc.edu.

OUR STATE’S BEST OF THE BEST Our State magazine will host the Best of Our State at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 8/3-5. The Best of Our State is a weekend celebration of North Carolina featuring music, history, storytelling, food, art and humor. Presenters include: Dr. Elliot Engel, a humorous historian, Daniel Wallace, the director of the creative writing program at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Adam Perlman, Executive Director of Duke Integrative Medicine, Jan Little, Director of Education at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Beverly Botsford, a cross-cultural percussionist. The Bluegrass Expe-

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MASONBORO CLEANUP Masonboro.org, a local nonprodit formed to protect the island and preserve access for tradition use, is welcoming volunteers. Every year on July 4th, we clean trash from Masonboro Island; last year 75 volunteers passed out 300 trash bags to collect nearly 1500 pounds of waste. Join us in the cause. dtjessup@aol.com.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Refurbished Computers for Sale: disAbility Resource Center has refurbished computers for sale. Our refurbished computer program allows us to help individuals with disabilities with limited income to afford a computer. A computer costs $65.00 and includes Windows XP. Gary Perry, dRC IT Specialist: 910-815-6618. • The Marvelous Midlifers! Do you know of someone with a disability between the ages of 40 - 55 who would like to join a group to meet new people, develop friendships and learn about a variety of topics of interest? Maybe the individual is too young for activities at the Senior Center but no longer age appropriate for other groups. Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2pm. • dRC Career Camp for young adults between the ages of 17-30. 7/16-19, 11am-2pm at the dRC office. Free but space is limited. Applications will be accepted & enrolled in the order of receiving completed app. Stevie Toole, Mon/Wed at 815-6618. • 140-C Cinema Drive 910-815-6618 or info@drc-cil.org.

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theatre/auditions TACT INSTRUCTORS NEEDED Thalian Association Children’s Theater seeks instructors for TACT Academy, serving ages six through high school seniors in various disciplines of the performing arts; singing, dance, dialects, acting, etc.

Send resumes to Managing Director PO Box 1111 Wilmington, NC 28402.Qualifications: BA in theater or equivalent experience, 3 years experience teaching performing arts, interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children. Criminal background check required. Thalian Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN The annual adult company performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Steve Vernon (and first performed in 1993). Guest appearances from locals (Stev and out of town CFSOTG alumni). Shows: Fri-Sun, 6/28-7/1. Thursdays are CFSOTG Actor Appreciation Nights. Gates at 6:30pm. Come early, picnic or enjoy a snack from our concession. To Greenfield Lake Amphitheater take Carolina Beach Rd to Tennessee Ave. 910-3992878. www.capefearshakespeare.org CITY STAGE All Night Strut, a classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930’s and 1940’s. A two act bonanza that carries us through the Depression, World War ll and the post war boom—jazz, blues, bebop and standards that thrill the heart, tickle the funny bone and raise the rafters. Legendary songwriters as Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Cab Calloway and the Gershwins. Show dates are June 28-July 1 and July 6-8. Shows are at 8pm except Sundays at 3pm. Cameron Art Museum; $22-$25. www.citystagenc.com or 910-264-2602.

3201 S. 17th St. Upcoming shows: The World Goes ‘Round: July 26-29 and August 3-5; and Songs For A New World, August 30-Sept 2 and Sept 7-9 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Mill Creek Players Performing Arts is proud to announce the world premiere read through production of the Christopher Dayett/Barbara Gallagher musical, “Follow Your Dreams.” This one-performance, family friendly, free production will take place at 2pm on Saturday, 6/30 at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church. The show, featuring music and lyrics

by Christopher Dayett and Barbara Gallagher and a book by Christopher Dayett, follows the story of Adam, a struggling actor/father, who becomes trapped inside his son’s storybook, where he’ll need the help of some new found friends if he is ever going to have a chance of getting back home. For more information on this free event, call 910.379.7ACT or visit www.FollowYourDreamsTheMusical.com A CHORUS LINE 7/4-8, 13-15 and 20-22: Opera House Theatre Company presents “A Chorus Line,” conceived and originally directed and choreographed by MichaelBennett, w/book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante; music by Marvin Hamlisch; and yrics by Edward Kleban. A bare stage in an empty theatre, casting for the chorus of a new Broadway musical is almost complete. It’s down to 17 finalists, but only 8 are needed for the show. During the audition, the director asks the performers to talk about themselves—each of

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the usually anonymous chorus members steps into the spotlight to tell their story. (910) 632-2285, www. thalianhall.org. Season tickets and gift certificates are ordered through our office, (910) 762-4234. All shows at Thalian Hall. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

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It’s the final weekend for the Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green festival at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre. Celebrating 20 years, CFSOTG is showing their inaugural production from ‘93, “A Midsummer Night’s Dreeam,” a portrayal of four young Athenian lovers adrift in a fantastical forest. Thursdays are Actor Appreciation Nights, and all shows are free to the public.

Picnics are welcome, and concessions are also sold on premise. For more information about CFSOTG, visit them online at www.capefearshakespeare.com.

White, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, and Mrs. Peacock, take you on a comedic trip through the board game to discover which suspect, with which weapon killed the owner of Boddy Manor. $45 before or $50 day of, with food catered from Middle of the Island. brooklynartsnc.com, porchtheatre.com, at 910-2326611. 910-538-2939. Doors, 6:30pm; show, 7pm.

Seating is limited. BAC cash bar will provide lovely liquid refreshments. 520 North 4th St. OUR ONE-NIGHT GUEST Show dates: Thurs 7/19-Sun 7/22 and Thurs 7/26Sat 7/28 with a possible Wed 7/25 or Sun 7/29 additional show. “Our One Night Guest” is a romantic comedy about Jack and Lucille Fisher, a couple who has their ups and downs and they’re trying to settle their life down. Right next door is Lucille’s sex-crazed mother Mona and Lucille’s younger deadbeat brother, Brett who both often show up and complicate things. The fun ensues when a mystery guest from Jack’s past shows up with a dim-witted assistant and an “experimental concoction” from work that throws a kink in everyone’s plans. Cape Fear Playhouse. $10 general admission. 910-471-5690.

TACT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT) accepting applications for part-time Artistic Director.

TACT Director operates our Children’s Theater program, (5 shows yearly) and TACT Academy classes.

Send resumes to Managing Director PO Box 1111 Wilmington, NC 28402. Qualifications: BA in theater, 3 years experience teaching performing arts, interpersonal and communication skills, computer and publicity experience. Criminal background check required. Thalian Association is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

MASTER CLASS Thalian Association presents the Wilmington premiere of the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Play Master Class by Terrence McNally, July 20-22, at the new Fine Arts Building at Cape Fear Academy. The Friday performance includes a black tie gala reception following the performance benefiting Thalian Association. The play is inspired by opera legend Maria Callas and the master classes she taught at the Julliard School in the early 1970’s.

Gloria Crist, who began her career in Wilmington, returns to star in the production, after having starred as Vicky on the Peabody Award-winning television se-

EARLY START 6/28, 7/5, 6:30-9pm: To the Trees Comedy w/Chris Williams. Barista Cafe & Cape Fear Bakery. Lots of Laughs with these guys!

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IMPROV ACADEMY Intensive workshops beginning in June!

Learn Exactly the methods of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Kristen Wig from Groundlings, UCB, and Second City.Professional Comedy Instruction. 347-468-2614; 4 two-week sessions to choose from.

NUTT STREET COMEDY ROOM Nutt St. Comedy Room is located in the baasement of the Soapbox Laundro Lounge and features local, regional, national and international touring standup acts. • 6/30-7/1—Tony Woods (BET, showtime). 255 N. Front St. 910-520-5520. www.nuttstreet.com

music/concerts WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation hosts WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! Thursday, 6-8:30pm, 6/21-8/9. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD 7/3: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater n support of their debut studio album, “Big Moon Ritual.” (To be released June 5 via Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records). The album will soon be followed by companion album “The Magic Door” in September, both of which were produced by Thom Monahan (Veticer, Devandra Banhart, Papercuts). Tickets: $25 at Gravity or greenfieldlakeamphitheatre.com DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7/8: Crosby, Stills and Nash. • 7/31-8/5: Christie Brinkley stars as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Catch her red-handed during a a full week of eight performances. • 8/21: Duran Duran in support of new album, All You Need is Now. • Jethro Tull will perform 9/29, in support of newly-recorded sequel to Jethro Tull’s seminal 1972 album Thick as a Brick, followed by a solo tour that will feature Anderson performing both the original album and its new sequel back-to-back live in their entirety. • 9/19: Soul singer Al Green • 9/27: Fiona Apple extends sold-out spring tour with a stop in Durham! • 10/8-11/18: The Jersey Boys, story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

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Line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. Classes held in four-week sessions, Sun., 4-5pm, in the Fran Russ Rec Center located behind Town Hall at Wrightsville Beach Park.Session 2: 8/5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012. Pre-reg.: 910-256-7925. www.towb.org.

SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. Surfertango@gmail.com www. surfertango.com CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • Sunday Practicas at 1:30pm at Dodi and Jack’s Casa de Tango, 7/1 and 29. • Upcoming Tango Wilmington Event: Eduardo Tami Trio of Buenos Aires, 9/19-22.Who would like to help organize a September 22 milonga? Who can host the milonga? Respond: http://sites.google. com/site/tangowilmington2/home www.capefearblues.org or 910-350-8822.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach on the second and fourth Fridays of June, July and August.

Blankets, chairs and picnics welcome. No pets or beverages allowed; beverages for sale. Concerts are 6;30-8:30pm. 7/13: BLP (Classic Rock & Dance); 7/27, Beach Billy Brothers (Beach, Classic R & B); 8/10, South of K (Bluegrass); 8/24, The Mako Band (Beach Boogie Blues). 910-458-8434 or greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

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

JULIA TRAN ART Artist Julia Tran’s oil painting in all styles at 1043 S. College Rd. MYTHOS Show features works from nearly 20 different local and regional artists who have created their own interpretations based on mythological stories. Works on display range from representations of classic mythologies in Greek and Roman contexts, to more modern and nontraditional interpretations. The result is a stunning array of originals and prints, paintings, stencils, murals, skate decks, sculptures, and assemblage pieces. Mythos showcases a huge variety of styles, and is sure to have something for everybody. 6622 Gordon Road, #N, Wilmington, NC.

OUTSIDE “Outside,” featuring folk and traditional pieces from Penny Ames, who utilizes recycled materials and found objects, painting simple images that focus on basic human needs; Elizabeth Singletary, a professional calligrapher since the age of 11, who now does collage w/pieces of magazines which she glues onto a canvas. Show closes Friday, July 13. WHQR’s studio in The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St. (910) 343-1640.

ART BLAST Join Cool Wilmington for the annual ARTblast in historic downtown Wilmington, 9/5-9. An explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art—celebration of talent spread out over a five day period. Artists of all mediums are to sign up for the ArtWalk! Please fill out the application order to set up a booth during the ARTwalk on Front Street. Participating venues should send yourperformance information for September 5th-9th via email to be listed for free on the CoolWilmington ARTblast website. info@coolwilmington.com for sponsorship info. Chris Andrews: 216-374-8884 CALLING ALL ARTISTS Come exhibit/sale your art at the Recovery Month Celebration on Sunday, 9/23, 1-4 pm at Empie Park, Wilmington, NC. $15 donation suggested. Liz Pina: 910-202-0840 or EPina@CoastalHorizons.org.

BIG PRINT BLOCK PARTY EXHIBITION Big Print Block Party Exhibition. Giant Woodcuts Printed with a Steamroller. CFCC Hanover Gallery, 3rd and Hanover Street. Through 7/22, 4th Friday More info at CapeFearPress.com IVEY HAYES UNCW is the first college in the state to host the artwork of native son Ivey Hayes, as the result of a campus effort headed by the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery.

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ART SHOW AND SALE Through end of June at the Community Art Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO Building, 120 S. 2nd St. Art work in a variety of mediums and styles will be offered at very reasonable prices by artists who have participated in various painting classes since January 21012, taught by well known artist, Joanne Geisel, at the art center, former USO building.

GARY SHELL PHOTO CONTEST The Wilmington and New Hanover County Greenway would like to invite you to participate in this photography contest to raise awareness and usage of the Cross-City Trail. This contest is open to adults and kids. Groups and categories: Adults (16 and older)— ”Community on the Greenway,” families, community

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RYAN LEWIS Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization, and Bottega Gallery present “Melodic Owl Dreams: a presentation of abstract paintings, featuring work by Wilmington artist Ryan Lewis.” On display through July 2012. Utilizing thick, bright, chaotic brushstrokes alongside three-dimensional form, Lewis’ recent series of paintings showcase an interpretation of sound and emotion illustrated on canvas with paints, inks, cassette tapes, reel to reel tape and more. Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737 SILVER COAST WINERY The Silver Coast Winery Art Gallery is proud to display the works of “The Myxolydian Artist” James Davis. Mr. Davis’s career has covered almost 40 years of dedication and innovation. His works display thousands of shades and the layering of colors.

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

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ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Artful Living Group located at 112 Cape Fear Blvd., 910-458-7822. info@artufllivinggroup.com. June: Candy Pegram’s folk art. • July: Gabriel Lehman’s whimsical paintings. Opening, 7/5, 6:30-8:30pm.

• Aug: Mike Bryand’s Photography. Opening, 8/2, 6:30-8:30pm. • Sept: Melanie Heinrick’s photography on metal. Opening, 9/6, 6:30-8:30pm.

BOTTEGA EVENTS Now showing Ryan Lewis’ Melodic Owl Dreams through July. • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night and open paint. • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine tastings, 7pm. bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com.

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LIVE Stand-up COMEDY comedy 6/14 STAND-UP 6/14 6/28 STAND-UP Stand-up COMEDY comedy 6/28 6/29 SCOTT ScottCARTER, carter,acoustic acoustic 6/29 6/30: STEVE Steve COMPTON, compton,acoustic acoustic 6/30: OPen OPEN Sun-Wed: 77 a.m. a.m.-- 44 p.m. p.m.

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PROJEKTE “Chiaroscuro”— a new exhibit showcasing photographs which recognize the light when it happens and try to incorporate it into a scene that has impact and good composition, with shadows and highlights adding depth and dimensionality. Wine tasting, live music and light hors d’ouevres. Artwork hangs through 6/30. • Every Mon in June: TV Video and Stills Porductions presents Spotlight Talent Search. Only 5 acts per night, no profanity, one selected forwrad to next week w/audience participation and judges’ decisions, participants notified day of performance with 15 min. minimum to perform. Prizes up for grabs and finale winner crowned. • Weekly events: Live music Wed-Sat; Mon: drum circle, 7-8pm; Sun. Metamorphosis open mic, 9pm ;Tues, Projektion Theater Film Series, sundown; Wed, Soiree d’Electronica, 9pm; Thurs. wine tasting, 7pm. 523 South 3rd St. 910508-8982. www.theprojekte.com

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BATTLESHIP NC 7/14: Battleship 101, 2nd Saturdays Programs, 10am-4pm. Vsitors engage with ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship as they create dialogue on specific subjects relative to daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the

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time of combat. Free with paid admission. • 7/14, 10am-4pm: The Legacy Series: Under the Sea with Submarine USS NC 2nd Saturdays Programs. Go Under the Sea with Submarine USS NC and discover life aboard U.S. Navy submarines. Area submarine veterans will bring “show and tell items” and video to engage visitors about different eras of submarine development, technologies, equipment, mission, and daily life aboard these undersea warriors. The next Legacy Series: Blue and Gray NC, Saturday, 8/1, will focus on the two NCs which served in the Civil War, the ship-of-the-line for the Union and the ironclad for the Confederacy. All are free with paid admission. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www.battleshipnc.com.

Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • 6/28: All Night Strut (see theatre listings). • Music in the Courtyard: 7/5, w/ Benny Hill Quartet, jazz, 7-8:15pm. 8/2, Elijah’s Best (soul R&B, rock, beach, blues, country). CAM members and students: $5, non-members: $10.

CaféJohnnie serves refreshments and dinner every Thurs, 5-9pm. • 7/21: Civil War Activities, 1st North Carolina Company E, 10am-2pm. Open to public.

The unit will provide monthly civil war activities on the museum’s grounds, so come and watch drills, rifle firings and more. Engage with the reenactors about their passion for providing living history and explore the historic Civil War site where the Battle of Forks Road took place. The museum’s site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of U.S. Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on 2/20/1865.

• CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm.

Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6wks. • Museum School summer master classes for middle and high-school students; and summer adult art classes, one-to-two-day workshops to six-week classes. www.cameronartmuseum.com/adult.php or call 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024).• Tai Chi, Yoga and Zumba! Beginners are always welcome. dmoore@cameronartmuseum.com. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910395-5999.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 7/15: Cape Fear Treasures: “Shoes” takes a glimpse into a selection of footwear from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection.

19th, 20th, and 21st centuries featuring spectator oxford pumps, lace-up boots, satin slippers, Air Jordans and more! • Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown. Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. • Toys and Games (through 9/9): View historical images of people at play and toys and games from our collection, and play with a variety of interactives. Adults and children alike enjoy viewing toys from the past, and you can enjoy playing together as a family. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jeland as an education docent. • New Hanover County lyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The ExResident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. otic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native ea. mo. • Creative Chemistry, 6/30, 1-4pm. Is Exmarine species. Guests can learn more about the plore solids, liquids, and gases and experiment with life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful mixtures! Unravel a colorful mystery and experiment animals. Educates the public on the importance of with acids and bases.

Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; Cape Fear Museum will offer a way for kids to explore and free for children under 3. Museum solids, liquids and gases from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. capefearmuseum.com.

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and solve a mystery using acids and bases. Hands-on, CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Out of Fashion, Hughes Wing, educational activities at their best! The program is through 8/19; In 1815, when the first cotfree with museum admission, which ranges from $4 ton mill was established in Lincoln County, to $7. The Cape Fear Museum is located downtown at NC, it stood as one of the physical and symbolic cornerstones of an industry that 814 Market Street, but can be accessed online at www. would come to define the economic and capefearmuseum.com for full schedule of events. cultural being of NC. Following the offshore exodus of the 1990s, today NC is rebuilding through hybrid development, with one of the fastest growing markets in the state bewell-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Aping the export of intermediate/unfinished goods that prentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the overseas firms turn into finished products. These Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, materials are in a raw, in-between state—their promSurf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg. classes. 910-458ise yet to be realized—much like the textile industry 8257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Logof the 21st century, and our current understanding gerhead Rd, Kure Beach. of it. • Julie VonDerVellen, Hughes Wing, through 8/19; Represents the first museum exhibition featuring work by this emerging artist, Julie VonDerVellen, a recent MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. A close inspection of these seemingly pedestrian garments of everyday wear reveal highly crafted, intricate constructions made entirely of handmade paper derived from recycled cotton clothing. Garments evoke memories; memories evoke garments. • Elliot Dangerfield: Art and Life in NC. Opening reception, 6/1, 6-8pm. Dangerfield will have over 60 paintings and drawings from private and museum collections, influenced by Impressionist and Symbolist artists, his work is ethereal. Hangs in Brown Wing through 8/19. • Exhibition tours every

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 7/4, 5-8pm 4th of July Celebration: Air Rocket Challenge, Firework Painting, Sound Makers. 6pm, 7pm & 8pm: Soda Explosions. 6:30pm: Giant Game of Twister. 1/2 off admission for immediate military family members or personnel who show ID! • 8/1011: Mud Day: Explore Magic Mud, a substance with properties of both a solid and a liquid at the same time, make mud pies, try a mud mask, create a traditional Mud Cloth painting, and cover yourself in lots and lots of mud! Wear bathing suit or old clothes and bring a towel and a change of clothes! • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Leading to Reading Litera-

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cy Class , 9am, and Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Acting Club 2pm. • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach.256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

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

763-2634, on the web at www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 7620492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street. (910) 762-1669. www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Mansion: 7/13, The Frog Project; 8/10, Dixieland All Start; 9/14 New Hanover High School Jazz Band. Tickets: $5-$12; wine and beer sold onsite. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the

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heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation HALYBURTON EVENING NATURE SERIES Enjoy a Wednesday evening in the park with your family learning about nature. Programs are presented by the North Carolina Aquariums and Halyburton Park Naturalist. 6/27, 6:30pm: Snakes of North Carolina, $5/participant. Pre-registration required.

Discover the many species of snakes living in the coastal plain of North Carolina during this presentation by Keith Farmer with the N.C. Herpetological Society. A wide variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes will be on display. 341-0075.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute cruises on the hour at 1, 2 & 3pm daily Tues-Sat See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, and enjoy snacks and drinks for sale onboard. • Saturday’s Sunset Dinner Cruise w/ buffet by Front Street Brewery. Captain will be share light stories of the Wilmington area, but mostly you will be enjoying the evening with some relaxing music and a calming float down the river. • Acoustic Spotlight on the River, feat. live music during a Cape Fear River cruide, w/cash bar and light snacks. 6/28, Jim Nelson; 6/29, Daniel Parrish. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water Street, Wilmington. Reservations: 910-338-3134;Wilmington Water Tours, 910338-3134. www.wilmingtonwatertours.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS & REC

Tennis lessons for youth & adults, tennis ladder, cape fear cotillion, performance club, bridge workshops, line dancing, shag lessons, youth art & jewelry camp, youth tennis camp, youth lacrosse camp, youth soccer camp, adult basketball league, kayaking & SUP workshop, NC Coastal Shorebird workshop, yoga, pilates, boot camp, tone & stretch, and low impact aerobic classes. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

ADVENTURE KAYAK COMPANY The Adventure Kayak Company in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to announce the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat., 6/30, 7/28, 8/18, 9/1. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet.

Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Meet at 8am at Adventure Kayak Company, 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre-reg/prepay rqd. 910-454-0607.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers taxi service to Masonboro Island, Hands-on environmental education programs, coastal birding tours and workshops with renowned ornithologist Joe Abbate, scenic sunset and harbor Cruises, Inshore Fishing excursions, Art and Science Tours, Pirate Treasure hunt adventures and private charters. • Art and Science Summer Fun on Masonboro Island: 3-hour Island excursion, on a catamaran-style marine vessel, includes a shell hunt on the beach and eco-education talk of Masonboro Island. The talk will teach participants about the function and importance of our coastal marine ecosystems. This unique trip encourages children to explore the shore and find treasures from the sea to use in an art project. Lead by Captain Joe, renowned field ornithologist. Projects range in difficulty to include children of all ages. This adventure is offered to children grades K-7 from 9am-12pm; rates include a small snack, drink and art supplies.

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Rates are $25 per child $20 per parent. • Moonlight Tours depart Mon-Sat,8:30-9:30,$25 per passenger.

• Family Fishing departs Mon-Sat, from 9-11am, $30 includes everything to catch NC Founder and Black Sea Bass. RSVP: Joe at 910-200-4002 or www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES 7/26, 9am-4pm: Dragonflies & ButterfliesWorkshop. $5. Instructors: Andy Fairbanks, park manager at Halyburton Park. Matt Collogan, environmental education manager at Airlie Gardens. Participants will learn about the life cycles, behaviors and ecological significance of these amazing insects.

Areas of discovery include investigation of larval host plants, aquatic dip netting, aerial insect netting and hiking different natural areas in Wilmington. New Hanover County, Airlie Gardens. Matt Collogan, 910-798-7707 (mcollogan@nhcgov. com). City of Wilmington, Halyburton Park, Andy Fairbanks, 910-341-0076 (andy.fairbanks@wilmingtonnc.gov) ALLIGATOR ALLEY TOURS Cape Fear River Adventures with Captain Charles Robbins feat. tour of Cape Fear, departing from the downtown dock and headed through the gorgeous waters of the old Wilmington rice plantaions toward Alligator Alley. See nature, learn a little history and hopefully spot an alligator or two. Cape Fear Riverwalk between Orange and Ann Streets, 10am-sunset. RSVP: 910-620-0296. www.capefearriveradventures.com. Also Children’s Fishing, Sunset Cruises, GeoCaching and Three Sisters Swamp Cypress Tree day trips.

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

BEACH BLAST DAY CAMP 6/30, noon-4pm. Silver Lake Baptist, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-9171. Preschool through 6th grade. For more information contact Gayle Tipper, children’s Director at 398-4226. kidstyle@ silverlakebaptist.com SUMMER READING PROGRAM Summer Reading Club registration open at all New Hanover County Public Library branches as well as online at www.nhclibrary.org. Preschoolers (ages 0-5): and School Age Kids (ages 5-12): Dream Big: READ! • Tweens and Teens (grades 6-12): Own the Night: Read •Adults: Read. Relax. Repeat. Summer Readers set their own goals and pick their own books. Participants can keep a log of what they read and how much time they spend reading on the Library’s Summer Reading Club page. 910-798-6303.

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

The City of Wilmington is offering a variety of camps including: Adventure Camp, Art Camp, Basketball Camp, Day Camp, Nature Camps, Skatepark Camp, Special Olympics Camp and Tennis Camps. 3417855. www.wilmingtonrecreation.com BEGINNER SKATEBOARD CLINICS 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 10:30am-noon: Beginner Skateboard Clinics. The Greenfield Grind

NOW! SUMMER CAMPS Halyburton Park has a plethora of summer camps offered to students through August! From discovering plants and animals, to day-tripping to Raleigh’s NC Museum of Natural Science, to art ,and even kayaking, canoeing and mountain-biking, a host of activities are available for kids ages 5 to 13! Sign up now to ensure your child’s enrollment; fees vary according to camp, and deadlines exist on registration and pay. www.halyburtonpark.com Skatepark is offering beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. Greenfield Grind Skatepark, Greenfield Lake (behind 302 Willard St.) $15/participant includes a pass to skate free for that day plus 2 free day passes. Skater will become familiar with his/her equipment. Identify potential safety hazards. Begin to understand the “setup” of a skatepark. Establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills.

Helmet and pads requred. Pre-reg: 362-8222 THEATRE CAMP, FRIENDS SCHOOL 7/9, 9am: Spotlight Theatre offers total theater immersion plus all of the funof a great summer camp.

Performers of all levels find expression and fulfillment during our all day camp. Ages 7-14: An Underwater Adventure—An ordinary dip in the bathtub will turn into a rockin’ trip under the sea. Campers will perform hit summer songs like “Surfin’ USA,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “Under the Sea.” 7/9-13, 9am4pm; $235. Provides technical training in music, drama, voice and dance. Taches fundamentals to every child we serve, but really we are hoping our actors’ experiences the joy of pretending out loud and has fun while doing it. The byproduct of fun helps children build self-confidence, overcome shyness, and develop critical thinking skills…and of course have fun! • “And the Tony Goes To...” : Creating and starring in the first ever Summer Camp Tony Awards, the campers will honor Tony award-winning musicals, from “Hairspray” to “AChorus Line.” Broadway is always rockin’ and so will the campers!7/23-27, 9am-4pm; $235. Tracy Tertzagian Summer Program Director 910.792.1811 or toll free 888.644.FSOW(3769) TracyT@FSOW.ORG

WB MUSEUM CAMPS British Soccer Camp, Hammerheads Soccer Camp, Lacross Camp, QuickStart Tennis, Performance Club, Art and Jewelry and more! (910) 256-7925 www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.Pre-registration is required.

AIRLIE SUMMER CAMP Airlie Gardens ushers flocks of school-aged children into its 67-acre classroom for a “Wild Adventures!” summer camp, 7/9 – 13 and 7/16 - 20. allows young naturalists to explore and discover the vast varieties of wildlife, plants and other local organisms that use the Garden property as habitat. Students are able to experience open areas, forested settings, a salt marsh ecosystem and a freshwater pond within a few steps. Airlie’s vast wildlife includes more than 173 species of birds as well as many populations of reptiles, insects, fish, shellfish and mammals.Focus on sustainable living practices; to learn from nature. 9 am until 12 pm. http://airliegardens.org/education/summercamp/wild-adventures-nature-camp/ HALYBURTON PARK CAMPS Halyburton Park offers a variety of summer camps for kids ages 5-13. Early dropoff, 7:30 available w/add. $30 fee. Jr. Naturalist Camp, ages 7-9, 7/16-20, 8am-5pm. Discover diversity of plants and animals in NC w/field trips to various natural areas and attractions. Reg. by 7/2. $225. • Eco Camp, ages 10-13, 7/25-29, 8am-5pm. Discover seashells of the coast, go hiking and canoeing, take a fossil hunt, crab and seine to discover marine life. On Friday we’ll travel to Raleigh and visit the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and watch an IMAX movie. • Nature Art Camp, ages 7-9, 7/9-13, 8am-5pm (reg by 6/25). 10-13, 8/6-10, 8am-5pm (reg. by 7/23).

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the week drawing, painting, sculpturing, and journaling. Field trips will be taken to various parks, museums and the Ft. Fisher Aquarium. *Art supplies not included. $225. • Adventure Camp, ages 10-13, 7/30-8/3, 8am-5pm. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and fossil collecting. Lunch not included. Reg by 7/16. $275. www.halyburtonpark.com CFFA SUMMER CAMPS Cape Fear Fencing Association still has space open for its 2012 Summer Camps program, offering beginner camps for youth who have never fenced, and advanced camps in all three weapons. Each camp is one week long and runs from 9-5. Camps start the week of July 16th andrun through the middle of August. Additional information: capefearfencing.com.

PERFORMANCE CAMPS Performance Club Kids will conduct a variety of performance camps for kids and teens! From Broadway to Improv Camps, or Film to Make Up Camps... we’ve got alot to choose from...even Glee! Whether you’re a “kid with character” or a teen with professional aspirations - we have a camp for you! Two locations - WB Parks and Recreation or the Performance Club Studio Theater! www.PerformanceClubKids.com. (910) 338-3378. Camps are 1/2 day for $150/week. Start June 25-August 10th!

readings/lectures POMEGRANATE BOOKS 6/27, 7-8:30pm, free. “The End” is Just the Beginning: Creative Ways to Promote Your Book,” a presentation by Sheila Webster Boneham, award-winning author of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Sheila will pick several participants’ books for group brainstorming. Pomegranate Bookstore, 4418 Park Ave.

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

Session 1 (Daily Event), 12:30pm-4:30pm (Extended Stay). Extended Stay (study skills-or multi sport activity). Cost: $150/week, $35/day, $20/day to extend stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis and T-Shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Coastal Athletics also offers Birthday Parties,Tutoring and SAT prep, Team Practices, Private Lessons (Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Lacrosse). Instructors consist of former professional collegiate players. www.coastalathletics.net or 910452-5838

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THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME 8/16, 11:30am: “There is No Place Like Home” AMEZ Housing Community Development Corporation is holding a fundraising luncheon at the Terraces on Sir Tyler from 11:30 - 1:00 on 8/16/12. AMEZ Housing has been providing affordable housing services to low and moderate income families in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Columbus counties since 1993. The proceeds from the luncheon will help them to continue to assist families with affordable housing concerns. Marilynn R.G. Davis: innevents2@ec.rr.com

classes/workshops WOMEN IN BUSINESS 6/28, 11:30am: Professional business speaker, trainer and coach, Dr. Barnsley Brown will present “How Smart Women Beat Stress and Burnout.” This highvoltage keynote will focus on energy sustainability and its importance to our environment and ourselves.

She will give insight on how to beat stress, banish procrastination, and find fast methods to renew and sustain energy. Luncheon at City Club at de Rosset; RSVP, www.womeninbusinessnc.com LABOR DOULA TRAINING Labor Doula Training at Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture, 6/29-7/1. Certification program to help empower women so they can have the healthiest and best birthing experience with their babies. Childbirth education class based on midwifery model of care and evidence-based practices. 910-200-8646.

FIGMENTS GALLERY Through June: Figments Art Boutique will have poetry classes with Michelle Hicks every Tues in May and June, 7pm. Students will encounter guided poem starters and free writing, instruction on poetic form, exploration of contemporary poets, and supportive workshop. Advanced poets can polish manuscripts and receive guidance in seeking publication. Materials: Journal, pen/pencil, folder. $25/class. Figments Gallery, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Landfall Center.

910-509-4289. Figments Art Gallery, Landfall Shopping Center, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. CONCEALED CARRY CLASS Sat., 6/30, Concealed Carry Class w/ Affordable Arms. In an effort to offer a great opportunity for citizens to keep their right to bear arms and better protect themselves. $100 includes a free 1-yr. membership to the National Rifle Association ($35 value).

NRA membership details can be found at www.affordablearms.net. Classes fill quickly, so email us soon to get registered. Rollin Stone: (910) 233-0952

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) If you play solitaire, your luck will be crazy strong in the coming weeks. If you have candid, wide-ranging talks with yourself in the mirror, the revelations are likely to be as interesting as if you had spoken directly with the river god or the angel of the sunrise. Taking long walks alone could lead to useful surprises, and so would crafting a new declaration of independence for yourself. It’ll also be an excellent time to expand your skills at giving yourself pleasure. Please, understand that I’m not advising you to be isolated and lonely. I merely want to emphasize the point that you’re due for some breakthroughs in your relationship with yourself.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) Are you in possession of a talent or interest or inclination or desire that no one else has? Is there some unique way you express what it means to be human? According to my understanding of the longterm astrological omens, the coming months will be your time to cultivate this specialty with unprecedented intensity; it’ll be a window of opportunity to be more practical than ever before in making your signature mark on the world. Between now and your next birthday, I urge you to be persistent in celebrating the one-of-a-kind truth that is your individuality.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) “Message in a bottle” is not just a pirate-movie cliché. It’s a form of communication that has been used throughout history for serious purposes. England’s Queen Elizabeth I even appointed an official “Uncorker of Ocean Bottles.” As recently as 2005, a message in a bottle saved the lives of 88 refugees adrift in the Caribbean Sea on a damaged boat.

Glass, it turns out, is an excellent container for carrying sea-born dispatches. It lasts a long time and can even survive hurricanes. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate “message in a bottle” to be your metaphor for the rest of 2012. Here’s one way to apply this theme: Create a message you’d like to send to the person you will be in five years, perhaps a declaration of what your highest aspirations will be between now and then. Write it on paper and stash it in a bottle. Store this time capsule in a place you won’t forget, and open it in 2017.

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) Every 10,000 years or so, reports the “Weekly World News,” hell actually does freeze over. A rare storm brings a massive amount of snow and ice to the infernal regions, and even the Lake of Fire looks like a glacier. “Satan himself was seen wearing earmuffs and making a snowman,” the story says about the last time it happened. I foresee a hell-freezes-

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over event happening for you in the coming months, Cancerian—and I mean that in a good way. The seemingly impossible will become possible; what’s lost will be found and what’s bent will be made straight; the lion will lie down not only with the lamb but also with the sasquatch. For best results, be ready to shed your expectations at a moment’s notice.

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) “In purely spiritual matters, God grants all desires,” said philosopher and activist Simone Weil. “Those who have less have asked for less.” I think this is a worthy hypothesis for you to try out in the next nine months, Leo. To be clear: It doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a dream job and perfect lover and $10 million (although, I’m not ruling that out). What it does suggest is: You can have any relationship with the Divine Wow that you dare to imagine; you can get all the grace you need to understand why your life is the way it is; you can make tremendous progress as you do the lifelong work of liberating yourself from your suffering.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.)

A plain, old ordinary leap of faith might not be ambitious enough for you in the coming months, Virgo. I suspect your potential is more robust than that, more primed for audacity. How would you feel about attempting a “quantum” leap of faith?

Here’s what I mean by that: a soaring pirouette that sends you flying over the nagging obstacle and up onto higher ground, where the views are breathtakingly vast instead of gruntingly half-vast.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) “The dream which is not fed with dream disappears,” said writer Antonio Porchia. Ain’t that the truth! Especially for you right now. These last few months, you’ve been pretty good at attending to the details of your big dreams. You’ve taken the practical approach and done the hard work. Beginning any moment, it will be time for you to refresh your big dreams with an infusion of fantasies and brainstorms. You need to return to the source of your excitement and feed it and feed it and feed it.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) A Chinese businessman named Hu Xilin is the champion fly-killer of the world. Ever since one of the buzzing pests offended him at the dinner table back in 1997, he has made it his mission to fight back. He says he has exterminated more than 10 million of the enemy with his patented “Fly Slayer” machine—and, oh, by the way, his obsession has made him a millionaire. It’s possible, Scorpio, that your story during the second half of 2012 will have elements in common with Hu Xilin’s. Is there any bad influence you could work to minimize or undo in such a way that it might ultimately earn

you perks and prizes—or at least deep satisfaction?

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) From the 14th through the 18th centuries, many towns in England observed a curious custom. If a couple could prove that they had gone a year and a day without ever once being sorry they got married, the two of them would receive an award: a side of cured pork, known as a flitch of bacon. Alas, the prize was rarely claimed. If this practice were still in effect, Sagittarians would have an elevated chance of bringing home the bacon in the coming months.

Your ability to create harmony and mutual respect in an intimate relationship will be much higher than usual.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) “If I had my life to live over,” said Nadine Stair at age 85, “I would perhaps have more actual problems, but I’d have fewer imaginary ones.” I suggest you write out that quote, Capricorn, and keep it close to you for the next six months. Your task, as I see it, will be to train yourself so you can expertly distinguish actual problems from imaginary ones. Part of your work, of course, will be to get in the habit of immediately ejecting any of the imaginary kind the moment you notice them creeping up on you.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) Astronomer Percival Lowell (1855-1916) was instrumental in laying the groundwork that led to the discovery of Pluto. He was a visionary pioneer who helped change our conception of the solar system.

He also put forth a wacky notion or two; among the most notable: He declared, against a great deal of contrary evidence, that the planet Mars was laced with canals. You have the potential be a bit like him in the coming months, Aquarius: mostly a wellspring of innovation but sometimes a source of errant theories.

What can you do to ensure that the errant theories have minimal effect? Be humble and ask for feedback.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) Throughout the 16th century and even beyond, European explorers trekked through the New World hunting for the mythical land of El Dorado: the Lost City of Gold. The precious metal was supposedly so abundant there that it was even used to make children’s toys. The quest was ultimately futile; although, it led the explorers to stumble upon lesser treasures of practical value—the potato, for example. After being brought over to Europe from South America, it became a staple food. I’m foreseeing a comparable progression in your own world during the coming months: You may not locate the gold, but you’ll find the equivalent of the potato.

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Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! south.net. Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055 11am-1pm; or Sat., 3-5pm. • Artful Cooking, 4wks, $150. Mon, 2-5pm. Sketch a still life using WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS the ingredients from recipes from my toaster oven Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown cookbook. Then, we will cook the ingredients and Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtoneat them! Bring a beverage of your choice. • Colfarmers.com); Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market lage: Tues, 11am-1pm. • Portraiture—Drawing Saturdays, Carolina Beach Lake (Through 9/15; With Pencil, Tues, 3-5pm. shading, lighting, cap910-431-8122); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Marturing the character of a face and rendering deket Mondays, Causeway Dr. (Through 9/3; 910tails to create a beautiful portrait. • Painting Your 256-7925; Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s MarGarden—Acrylic Painting , Wed., 11am-1pm.

Basics and how to paint flowers, leaves and your floral landscape. Working from photos or on site. • Coastal Subjects—Acrylic Painting , Wed., 3-5pm: Skills for depicting North Carolina beaches, rivers, ocean, and Yep, you have quite a few days before the big tasting, local sites. Work from a photo or on site. but if you want to be a part of it, you better get your • Draw and Paint Kid’s Workshop- $20/ tickets now! Front St. Brewery continues with their two-hr session; materials included. Sat, 11am-1pm. Ages 6 – 12 experiment with beer-and-grub pairings, featuring a five-course culinary different drawing and painting materials. A feast combining the talents of Chef Chuck Archer and small class, each child is guided towards Brewmaster Kevin Kozak as they explore the world of learning drawing and painting skills tofowl and handcrafted brews. Front St. won the 2012 wards producing an awesome completed drawing or painting project at the end of World Beer Cup Gold in Spring Brew, so taste what the the session.

7/26: BIRD AND BEER

hubbub is all about! Tickets: $25 at the bar.

culinary CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping

ket Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www.poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts and crafts vendors.

Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer.Cooking classes: 7/11, 25, 8/15, 29, 9/12, 26, 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and lo-

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Take a step into Shinedown wellness for Summer w/ Adelita’s way with a Reflexology session! presented by 96.1 wKZQ 7/3 Ledisi

BGTY Tour Lee Brice 7/7 Corey Smith w/ Zach Lockwood COMBO SPECIAL 7/18 Tank 1/2hr therapeutic massage and 1/2 hr 7/19 38 Special reflexology 7/20 The B52s 7/26 Gator 107.9 presents Jason Sturgeon- FRee Show w/ eric Benet Reflexology helps to soothe tired feet, promote relaxation, reduce painw/ and encourages 7/6 Lewis Brice overall health

Soothing Touch Therapeutic Massage Tina Lee, LMBT#3337

Mon., Thurs 9:30-6:30 Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:30-3:00 Sat. Every other 9:00-100

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cally-produced farm products. Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Second Sat of month; next one, 8/11, 10am-2pm.

Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www. townofleland.com/parksandrec.html • Southport Waterfront Farmers’ Market strives to promote fresh locally grown produce and handmade items to the visitors and citizens of Southport and surrounding communities.Sponsor of the 10% Farm to Fork initiative! Wed., 8am-1pm through 9/26.

Corner of Bay & Davis St. www.localharvest.org.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery.

Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

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

Brewery bar. 9 N. Front St. 910-251-1935. www. frontstreetbrewery.com.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25 at www.tastinghistorytours. com. Afternoon of delicious food and education.

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VEGGIE DOG EATING CONTEST Tidal Creek celebrates 30 year anniversary on 6/30. Live music, contests, food, family and fun, the event will also feature a Tofurkey Veggie Dog eating contest. Open to all ages; 4:30pm, with registration for participants ending at 3pm. Each contestant will be given 12 veggie dogs with buns and condiments if preferred. Five minute total consumption time with one winning entrant prevailing.

Contestants can sign up at the customer service desk at Tidal Creek or call 910-799-2667 for more details. Free, early registration is recommended, as space is limited. Prizes will be awarded.

BOAT SHOW CHOWDER COOKOFF Inaugural Seafood Chowder Cook-off at the Southport Wooden Boat Show on Saturday, 9/29, Old Yacht Basin in Southport, NC. Restaurants and seafood retailers use fresh fish caught in regional waters, w/ 12 teams vying for cash prizes and bragging rights to the SWBS Seafood Chowder Champion 2012-13. Cook-off opens at 11am.

Tasting and voting will continue until 2pm and the winners will be announced at 3pm. Cash prizes and trophies, . Combination ticket/ballots on sale, 10am-2pm (or until the chowder runs out) for $5 per person with children under 6 free. Limited to the first 12 teams applying. For more information about the SWBS and the Cook-off Rules and applications: southportwoodenboatshow.com.

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