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Thalian Association is once again climbing aboard the Battleship North Carolina for a unique theatrical experience and production of ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,’ based on the novel by Herman Wouk, just in time for July 4 celebrations. (L. to r.) Stuart Pike and Mark Deese; photo

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Gwenyfar gets a smartphone, loses a notch in her Luddite belt

“Well, I’m not going to get to watch the Tony Awards tonight,” I lamented. The amazing award show (way better than the Oscars, by the way) showcases current musicals carrying the flag and celebrates the legacy and history of theatrical art form. I have no idea who won an Emmy or a Golden Globe, but I can name Tony winners. We are talking people at the top of their profession, who put on a stunning night of theatre for a live television show. It is awesome! (Well, last year wasn’t; it was terrible. But once in 72 years isn’t a bad track record.)

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“Why not?” Jock gave me a surprised look. I love the Tony’s and look forward to them with the passion many of my friends look forward to every March Madness.

“Because I still have two pieces due for Shea, and it looks like I’m going to have to go somewhere to write them if we don’t have internet at home and therefore no way to transmit them.”

Face it, encore is going to go to press on Monday, regardless if I have met my deadline.

Then we lost internet at the bookstore.

PHONE IT IN: Gwenyfar caves and gets a smartphone, and realizes how, in the event of internet loss, it can still transmit emails on deadline, plus help her get pictures of her current bed and breakfast renovations to send to the city. But to make a simple phone call, well, she can do without the few extra steps, in comparison to her old flip-phone. Stock photo

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o you have a Patron Saint, sweetheart?” I asked one evening.

“I don’t know,” Jock responded.

“I mean, besides Rube Goldberg.”

Though the jury is still out on that one, I secretly wonder if Jock isn’t the long-lost child of the famous inventor and cartoonist.

“Maybe St. Christopher? I travel a lot.” He paused. “Do you have a Patron Saint?” he asked somewhat skeptically.

“Ned Ludd,” I responded without miss-

ing a beat.

“Ned Ludd?”

“He’s who the Luddites are named for,” I explained.

“Oh. Ah, yes!” Jock chuckled.

In the 1800s, with the rise of mechanized weaving in England, eliminating weaving jobs (“creating redundancy”), a group of workers, allegedly led by one Ned Ludd, retaliated by destroying weaving machines in protest. In one of his few moments of doing anything with public spirit or concern for others, Lord Byron actually made an impassioned speech in the

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House of Lords on behalf of the Luddites.

Ned Ludd has achieved a certain amount of mythical status, not unlike Arthur and his court. He is more of a rallying symbol than a historically accurate personage.

For those of us who feel challenged, oppressed and concerned about the modern age, he remains an important figure.

I try to adjust, but when I think I have a handle on life and understand the narrative, the gods throw me a quick one to make sure.

It started with a loss of internet at our house one recent Sunday afternoon.

Your Computer Friends came out and got all the pieces in our house talking to each other again. But the misery of dealing with Spectrum at the bookstore swirled and swirled from Monday morning onward.

I had a private literary tour scheduled and no way of checking my email to see if they were still coming, in spite of the impending rain. We had people checking in to the Loft above the bookstore and I couldn’t check their reservation. The list of things went on for which we depended upon the internet. I was irate and unpleasant.

“If you had a smartphone, you would still be able to do all that, even with internet trouble…” Elise floated.

“I know! That doesn’t make me any happier!” I snapped back. “Damn, damn, damn. I’m sorry, Elise. I just—you are right and I don’t like it.”

Elise, our resident millennial at the bookstore, is also leaving on August 1 to move to L.A. to pursue her dreams of scoring films—which means if she is going to teach me how to use a smartphone (gods, help me), I need to do it sooner rather than later.

“And your dog-tracking app,” Elise added.

Right. That’s actually important. I want to go traveling with Hilda, the red-headed canine, whom is my heart wandering around outside my body. After she went on an unauthorized adventure through a hole in the fence a few years ago—which resulted in her colliding with a vehicle-inmotion and having to have her back leg rebuilt—I am petrified of the possibility of losing track of her, especially away from the local area.

Dear, gods! It hurts just to think about.

But if I love her, I must be prepared rather than avoid the unpleasant.

The other piece is Elise has taken all the pictures of the house-in project we have sent to the city while we work on the B&B renovation project. So, as of August 1 it would mean no pictures for the city.

“And the editor lady would really love it if I could actually, occasionally, send her a freakin’ picture to go with a column,” I conceded.

So Elise and I sailed forth and purchased a phone.

Now, activating a phone in East Africa looks like this: Pulling up to an intersection, with a card table set up, so a kid can run up to the window to get the order—say, one phone with 1,000 minutes. He goes back to the table, gets the phone and pro-

grams in the minutes. He comes back with the cost, and shows you the screen that indicates you have prepaid 1,000 minutes.

You hand him money, he hands you the phone, and you drive away. The whole transaction takes less than 5 minutes.

Please, remember that the next time you try to buy a phone or update your phone plan. It does not have to be as miserable

a new modem and installed it while waiting for the Spectrum guys to come back again. Low and behold: My new modem and internet worked for the first time in five days!

“Susan, really, those guys went above and beyond for us—and Gary had a smile every time I talked to him. Believe me, he had good reason not to smile,” I reported

“Nedd Ludd, bless me, intercede for me in my struggles. I need your help.” – Gwenyfar and lengthy as they make it.

Meanwhile, we still did not have internet at the bookstore. Spectrum had been out twice and kept insisting it was the router.

Your Computer Friends came out to look at the router and pronounced the modem as the source of trouble. Four different people at Spectrum had four different stories about what happened and what was going on. Lots of stories. I understand stories; I sell them for a living. But, here’s the thing: A story needs a resolution—not an excuse.

It was Your Computer Friends who actually got us going again with internet. As in, they went out to Spectrum and picked up

to Susan Kadar, the owner of Your Computer Friends. “I wouldn’t have smiled if I were him. But he did and he fixed it—and you have a lot to be proud of.”

I had not grasped just how dependent we were upon the internet. We couldn’t access or ship anything that sold on Etsy or for our collectibles market. We couldn’t address any of the concerns around the tour or the loft. It was a week of paralysis.

When did this happen? I think of us as a sweet, little old-school bookstore with hand-written receipts. In reality, we are completely dependent upon the modern age. It snuck up on me.

Many of us equate the rise of the internet with the 1990s—because that is when email and web browsing became common experiences in America. But the efforts to get computers to talk to each other goes back as long as there have been efforts to develop computers.

My favorite underappreciated computer communications inventor is probably film star, Hedy Lamar. During WWII, she and George Antheil developed a frequencyhopping, spread-spectrum device that became the basis for our modern cellphone use and Wi-Fi. There is an incredible book that came out a few years ago, “Hedy’s Folly” by Richard Rhodes explores this aspect of her life and work.

“So have you made friends with your phone?” Jock asked. Elise and I were sitting on the stairs of the Market Street house, and she was trying to give me a tutorial.

“No, I hate it! I hate everything about it!” I responded petulantly. “Seriously, Jock, to make a call once involved flipping my phone open, hitting two buttons and hearing your voice. Now it’s four steps of misery, if it works at all.”

“Yes, but you can find a Mexican restaurant anywhere in the world,” Jock chuckled.

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meaning “with the highest distinction,” and even included a link to a website explaining it. Still, when the cake arrived, it read: “Congratulations Jacob! Summa --- laude Class of 2018.” Jacob was embarrassed, and Koscinski had to tell her 70-year-old mother why the store had censored the word. Publix offered to remake the cake, but as Koscinski noted, “You only graduate once.” [Post and Courier, 5/22/2018]

ANGER MANAGEMENT Frustration with the cable company boiled over in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on May 7, when a dispute between an Optimum employee and a woman left the cable worker stranded on high. While the employee was in an elevated bucket working on lines, northjersey.com reported, a 59-year-old woman turned off the truck and “took utility property” before walking away, making it impossible for the worker to lower the bucket.

Ridgeview police charged the woman with harassment, false imprisonment, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing. [northjersey.com, 5/10/2018] Dymund Ellis, 19, was charged with stabbing and killing her roommate, Jace Trevon Ernst, 25, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, after a May 4 argument. According to North Las Vegas Police, Ellis became upset after Ernst repeatedly talked while she tried to watch a TV show, telling him to “shut up.” When he

responded with an expletive, she went to the kitchen for a knife, reported Fox News. Police said Ellis had threatened Ernst with a knife about 10 times in the last couple of months, but he had been able to get the knife away from her. Ellis told an officer that “she has anger problems and she just got extremely upset tonight.” [Fox News, 5/15/2018]

IT’S A DEAD LANGUAGE In Charleston, South Carolina, Cara Koscinski and her whole family were looking forward to her son Jacob’s May 19 graduation party. The Post and Courier reported he had excelled in his Christian-based homeschool program, earning a 4.79 GPA and the summa cum laude distinction, an honor Koscinski included in the wording on the cake she ordered online from her local Publix store.

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Police officers in North Ridgeville, Ohio, were sure the man who called them at 5:26 a.m. on May 19 to report being followed by a pig was impaired and hallucinating. But sure enough, the Associated Press reported, officers on the scene found a completely sober man, walking home from the Elyria Amtrak station with a pig trailing behind him. The department’s Facebook page reported that Patrolman Kuduzovic wrangled the oinker into the back seat of his cruiser and later secured it in the station’s dog kennels, where the owner later retrieved it. “Also,” the post noted, “we will mention the irony of the pig in a police car now so that anyone that thinks they’re funny is actually unoriginal and trying too hard.” Touche. [Associated Press, 5/21/2018]

the perpetrators of a Nevada County home burglary the previous week. On its Facebook page, the Nevada County Sheriff’s office described the limb as “the exact arm that was stolen in the burglary.” All three were booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City, Fox News reported, and the arm has been returned to a “very appreciative owner.” [Fox News, [5/21/2018] Deputy Henry Guzman with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Florida made his first mistake when he shoplifted -- three days in a row -- from a Lauderdale Lakes Walmart.

His second, and perhaps more devastating, mistake was wearing his uniform while doing so. Guzman, a 13-year veteran of the department, stole DVDs and “Star Wars” action figures valued at about $200, WSVN reported.

He was arrested on May 21 and charged with three misdemeanor counts of petty theft.

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WHAT A CROCK!

As it negotiated a roundabout in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, a dump truck filled with manure lost its balance on May 21 and tipped over, spilling its load onto a Peugot 208 with the driver inside. A witness said he “couldn’t believe anyone got out alive,” but the male driver was able to crawl through the pile of excrement and was unhurt, if stinky, Metro News reported. The car, however, OOPS! “was crushed,” according to a Police ScotLyons, New York, resident Jesse Graham, land spokesman. [Metro News, 5/22/2018] 53, must have been surprised when deputies of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department appeared at his door on May 11. WHEC TV GOVERNMENT IN ACTION reported that Graham, a fugitive wanted by Lake Worth, Florida, residents where starthe Mooresville (North Carolina) Police Detled to receive a power outage alert on May partment, had apparently accidentally dialed 911, summoning the deputies himself. Gra- 20 that also warned of a “zombie alert for resham was charged with being a fugitive from idents of Lake Worth and Terminus,” a posjustice and possession of marijuana, and he sible reference to a city in the TV show “The awaits extradition to North Carolina. [WHEC, Walking Dead,” reported by the Palm Beach Post. “There are now far less than 7,380 cus5/12/2018] tomers involved due to extreme zombie acIn Lawrence, Kansas, architecture stu- tivity,” the message continued. “We are lookdents designed a new bike rack for the Prai- ing into reports that the system mentioned rie Acre Ribbon Classroom, the first outdoor zombies,” city communications specialist classroom at the University of Kansas. The Ben Kerr said. “I want to reiterate that Lake metal rack features the letters P-A-R-C, but Worth does not have any zombie activity viewed from another vantage point, they currently and apologize for the system messpell C-R-A-P. Social media lit up after a pho- sage.” [Palm Beach Post, 5/22/2018] to was posted May 13, including, “It’ll make a fine bike rack. Crap a diem!” Project PARC KU responded: “The photograph shown is THE NAKED TRUTH not the intended vantage point, nor is it the In Huntsville, Arkansas, police responded message of our project,” but at press time, to a call at 4 a.m. on May 21 from a homethe university had not announced any acowner who said a tattooed man was ringing tion, according to the Wichita Eagle-Beacon. his doorbell. The man left, but police identi[Wichita Eagle-Beacon, 5/21/2018] fied him from the security video as Robert Conn, 31, and soon caught up with him after a motorist on nearby Huntsville Bridge reLEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Comrades in arms Mike Mulligan, Michael ported seeing a naked man lying facedown Martin and Emma St. Claire made the mis- in the road. When police arrived, they told take of leaving their burglary booty visible KFSM TV, Conn was talking to himself and in their car in Nevada City, California. So on acting as if being naked in public was normal.

May 16, when they were stopped by a Grass He was charged with disorderly conduct.

Valley Police officer, the prosthetic arm of- [KFSM, 5/21/2018] ficers spotted pointed the finger at them as

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BELLOWS AND BASS:

Accordion and keyboard player Al DiMarco plays weekly sit-in

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vorite genres on accordion is Tejano music or Tex-Mex—the American-Mexican version of folk. He oftentimes plays it with the accordion as the melodic lead; guitar or banjo plays rhythmic portions. Typically fast-paced, it relies heavily on percussion and synthesizers in modern songs.

“There are different styles of Tex-Mex and I like the Ranchera,” DiMarco says. “It’s really like Mexican polka because Mexicans heard the German polka and liked it, but they put the Mexican flavor on it.”

BY: MEL BEASLEY

here most kids began their musical journeys on piano or guitar, local accordion and keyboard player Al DiMarco started out on a small, no-brand, Italian accordion. It was gifted to him by his grandparents after one of their trips to Italy.

“At the time I learned to play, accordion was still popular,” he says. “There were accordions being sold in studios everywhere and many opportunities for students to take lessons.”

That was the early ‘60s.​​​​ For being such a young instrument, the accordion has had a wild ride in American culture when it comes to popularity. It resembles a “one-hit-wonder” band and pops up every so often before disappearing into the shadows and emerging again. “Once The Beatles happened and the rock scene Check out gift cert half-priced ifi encore cates on DEALS .com!

SOUPED UP: DiMarco shows of his growing accordion collection and his altered Cordovox, his fave from the bunch. Photo by Mel Beasley

[began to rise], the accordion’s popularity started to decline,” DiMarco says. “It has never really made a full comeback; although, you can still find a few players such as Sheryl Crow and Régine Chassagne from Arcade Fire.”

Despite the accordion’s crucial role in DiMarco’s musical growth, he fell victim to the popularity game and set aside the instrument between the early ‘70s to the late ‘80s; it wasn’t what people wanted to hear.

“I didn’t have positive or negative feelings about the accordion when I started playing as a kid because it was simply handed to me,” DiMarco says. “I played it because I loved music. It was just happenstance that I played the accordion.”

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During his sabbatical from accordion, DiMarco focused on playing keyboard and bass keys with a cover band called “Second Chance” in Connecticut, his home state.

They traveled around surrounding states to play in bars, hotels and restaurants.

country-music scene. He had played with Ronnie Milsap, Janis Ian and The Flying Burrito Brothers, the backup band for Gram Parsons. “He started taking me everywhere [to play] with him,” DiMarco says. “People started asking me to play accordion for their indie records, and then Disney called to see if I could play a musical pirate at Tokyo DisneySea.” After seven years in Tokyo—one and a half with DisneySea and the rest working freelance musical performances—DiMarco moved back to California to seek other opportunities. Since the market had changed so drastically after coming back from Tokyo, DiMarco eventually decided to move to Brunswick County to be close to his mother.

Fast forward to today, DiMarco plays both his accordion and keys around Wilmington. “In my opinion, accordion is not suitable for all styles,” he tells. “I use it when the setting calls for it, like in bluegrass, folk and ethnic music.”

“In 1983 I moved to California because that was where all the music seemed to be coming from,” DiMarco tells. “I didn’t know anybody, but I decided to go to this jam with my accordion at a small Mexican restaurant. As I was pulling my accordion from my car, the bass player who ran the jam saw me. He says, ‘Hey, man, is that an accordion?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, it is.’ He said, ‘Great! Come on in.’”

With a piece of plywood and a lot of Velcro, DiMarco created his own pedal rig that sits underneath his keyboard, which allows him to signal electronic instrument sounds whenever needed. Alongside pedals that queue in sounds, DiMarco uses an Oxygen MIDI keyboard controller to signal bass. His Roland Super JV synthesizer leads directly to a Boss DR-880 drum machine, which is attached to a Soundcraft mixing board to regulate sound levels. With his knack for innovative set-ups, DiMarco is able to create almost any sound he desires.

The jam leader for the night was Chad Watson, a bass player connected to the

He likes to keep things new and exciting by playing a variety of music. One of his fa-

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Locally, DiMarco has played with other bands including jazz saxophonist Benny Hill, bluesman Randy McQuay and blues band Snake Malone and the Black Cat Bone. While folks can catch DiMarco with his own all-accordion outfit, Al DiMarco’s Big Fat Accordion Band, most weeks he’s solo on Wednesdays at “Music Sit-In with Al DiMarco” at Platypus and Gnome. DiMarco plays Tex-Mex, cumbia, folk, pop, and zydeco, the latter which has its roots in the Cajun music of Louisiana. DiMarco keeps the floor open to collaboration with other musicians, and often shares it with saxophonists, guitarists and even fellow accordion players. “One time this guy came in and asked to see my accordion,” DiMarco recalls, “I gave it to him and he played it beautifully. We actually spent the evening playing songs together.”

When time allows, he enjoys repairing or improving different accordions, just as he did to his electric one, by wiring a circuit board into it. “It allowed me to trigger bass sounds the same way I do on my MIDI keyboard,” DiMarco explains. “Now, I can actually play accordion and bass without having to switch instruments.”

Though they’re not winning any popularity contests, DiMarco says his accordions are like his children. His collection has reached a total of 16, with brands such as Excelsior, Dallape and Hohner. “I just can’t let an accordion go that doesn’t have a home,” DiMarco admits. “I take them in, fix them up and find somebody who will take care of them.”

DETAILS:

Music Sit-In with Al DiMarco Wednesdays, 7 p.m. • Free Platypus and Gnome 9 S Front St. www.aldimarco.com

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EDGY AT THE SEAMS: Bat Fangs will fly through Reggie’s with debut EP BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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eart, Annie Lennox, Pat Benatar, the Bangles: Beloved female artists of the ‘80s/early ‘90s always manage to evoke female empowerment with their catchy pop-rock choruses. Bat Fangs may remind listeners of that ilk—only with a bit more edge at the seams. Yet patriarchal layers of influences can be heard on their self-titled EP (released February 2018), too, from ‘80s hair-metal bands like Guns N’ Roses and Black Sabbath.

“With [Bat Fangs] I was really feeling anything that was on Casey Kasem’s Top 40 from 1985-1988,” lead singer Betsy Wright (guitar, bass) says. “I listened to it every week on my Walkman. It was the fabric of my existence, besides The Beatles, were constantly on the record player at our house.”

Wright and drummer Laura King (The Flesh Wounds) make up the femme powerhouse group, Bat Fangs. They will play Reggies 42nd Street Tavern on Thursday with Museum Mouth. “We will be at the ROCKIN’ DUO: Laura King and Betsy Wright end of a month-long tour, so we promise makeup Bat Fangs, with rockin’ throwback sounds to to bring the real rock ‘n’ roll,” Wright says. ‘80s and ‘90s femme rock, metal and a sprinkle of surf.

Wright’s electric guitar was traded for a Courtesy photo bass in Ex Hex, a three-piece female-rock group based in D.C. She easily fell back ration, too. While Wright resides in D.C., into her preferred Bat Fangs instrument. In King is in Carrboro, North Carolina. Seeds fact, while she enjoyed playing bass, there of songs started to grow nightly as Wright were more growing pains that came with it. penned lyrics and recorded demos in her D.C. apartment to send to King.

“I love playing guitar and it’s super fun to “I went down to NC and we jammed on get to do that in this band,” she tells. “I’ve stuff until it felt like it clicked,” she continbeen playing since I was young and I’ve ues.

“We rearranged songs, added parts always been more focused on guitar than and developed them over several weekbass, so it was more natural.” ends before heading to the studio.”

Bat Fangs is fun for Wright. She and King Despite the distance, with fewer cooks share a palpable dynamic on stage, but auin the kitchen, the two write and develop diences are brought in closer to the music songs with ease. Even the business side throughout their sets, too. “We definitely interact with each other,” she describes. “We of things and making decisions are easy are listening, singing and playing together. between two main players, as opposed to I try to let the audience in by telling a little three or four people. Nevertheless, they do bit about the songs and rocking with them.” have bassist Aaron Deal (of the metal band Darkest Hour) play their live shows for a Bat Fangs is a long-distance collabo- more complete sound.

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“We’ve tried playing as a two-piece [live], and it was a little too bare bones,” Wright admits. “The songs were written with a bass part in mind so we need that live. We are super lucky to have Aaron with us on this tour.”

Yet, Bat Fangs’ sound isn’t lacking on their debut EP. Recorded with Don Giovanni Records, songs like “Static” and “Boy of Summer” embody more classic pop-rock nuggets. “Boy of Summer” was inspired by early Beach Boys, and centers around shallow boys and driving around all summer long with friends.

“Static” quickly continues with a rockin’ surf riff down the halfpipe. “‘Wolfbite’ is a love song,” Wright describes of another track. “It’s about someone who’s got their fangs in you so deep you’re basically under their spell. They bit you and now you’re becoming a creature of the night, someone you don’t recognize.

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Folks at Reggie’s mostly can expect songs from the self-titled album, as well as a few new songs with a hint to a special cover track. “We’re kicking around some song ideas [for another album],” she divulges, “but for now we are focused on playing shows for the rest of the year!”

DETAILS:

Bat Fangs and Museum Mouth Thursday, June 28, 8 p.m.

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LONG ROAD TRAVELED:

Striking Copper celebrate new single and more music to come in 2018 eryone was into it. After completing the song, I knew we had something really special.

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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leetwood Mac always has influenced local rock outfit Striking Copper (SC).

Stevie Nicks’ bewitching wardrobe and pied-piper-like vocals are reflected in the copperheaded twin leads of Jaquie Lee and Allie Donnelly. The solid roots rock is amplified from the band, Daniel Bennett (lead guitar), John Stewart (bass guitar) and Frank Cacciutto (drums). And there is even love connections aplenty: Allie and her husband, Matt (vocals, rhythm guitar) have been together for more than a decade, and Lee and Cacciutto were married recently.

e: Is this the first song of a larger project to come?

Please explain.

Jacquie Lee (JL): Yes, we have plans to record two EPs. We’ve been working on a few new songs that will be played at the upcoming single release party and plan to continue the writing process until we have a variety of songs we feel embodies who we are as musicians and people.

“We try to honor Fleetwood Mac by bringing an element of them into whatever we do,” Allie tells.

e: Tell us about the recording process: Who did you work with and were there any specific goals in mind?

Of course, sans the drama.

“Running to You” is SC’s newest single— a followup to their 2016 EP “Mirror”—and

LOVE STORY: Striking Copper’s latest single cover for ‘Running to You’ reflects a nastalgic story. Photo by Shana Ford of Acoustic Images

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features the real-life love stories within the band, albeit with happier endings. “The song has been a long-time coming,” Matt says. “It’s easy to write love songs when there is inspiration all around us!”

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8-11PM 6/30 STRIKING COPPER SINGLE RELEASE PARTY!

It’s going to be a night of great music with Striking Copper’s new single release “Running To You” with special guests Swim in the Wild

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Haunting harmonies—reminiscent from when the twins’ covered The Cranberries’ “Zombie” (free on CDBaby.com, Spotify and iTunes) earlier in the year—are as present as ever. Clean, polished sounds cascade with a slowly building acoustic guitar, followed by electric instrumentals offering respite at the end of each line sung. Listeners even can visualize the band members’ journey to North Carolina with the album art. A worn, crinkled letter lies underneath a Polaroid photo of a road long traveled.

Special guests Swim in the Wild will join the show on Saturday at Waterline Brewing, wherein SC will release “Running to You.” encore caught up with the two sisters and guitarist Matt to get the details. encore (e): How did “Running to You” come to be?

Matt Donnelly (MD): A few years back I played the opening guitar lick for a fellow Port City Que BBQ Food Truck, 2-6pm musician and family member, Jim Oliver, Beach House Dawgs Hot Dog Cart, 6-9pm and we started writing lyrics for it. It was Under The 721 Surry Street CapeLocated never finished, but I always had it in the Fear Memorial Bridge Wilmington back of my mind. I finally introduced what Free parking & brewery tours. waterlinebrewing.com Wine & cider are available. was written to the rest of the band and ev12 encore | june 27 - july 3, 2018 | www.encorepub.com

MD: Recording the song was great!

Whenever we have intricate harmonies that need to be recorded, we always get the best results when we sing together. Being able to see each other and feed off of each other while singing helps us bring out our best performance. We recorded at Big Rude Recording and put our faith in them to capture what we were going for. Needless to say they nailed it and we are very proud and excited about the end result. Our goal was to make this song something people can relate to. We worked to capture the emotions of the story behind the song. e: Tell us more about the album art.

Allie Donnelly (AD): There is something nostalgic about an old faded worn out piece of paper with a poem on it and a Polaroid.

It makes you think of simpler times, and “Running to You” has that nostalgic feel. It’s a love story, for any time period, but the artwork represents the simplicity of that love at its most stripped down point. It makes it easy for the viewer to relate to and maybe bring back some great memories about a past love or a current one. e: Tell us more about the release party and how fans can purchase the single.

JL: We love Waterline Brewing Company.

They are always so supportive of local musicians and have become great friends of ours. We will be playing new songs we’ve been working on as well as songs off of our first album “Mirror.” The Charlotte band

Swim In The Wild will be opening for us and we are really excited to have them!

We will also be hosting a raffle to win limited edition merchandise! There will be three gift bags and anyone who shows up at the single release party will be eligible to enter! The single will be available for purchase as a digital download only for $.99 cents via iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, etc. and can be streamed by almost all digital platforms, such as Spotify, YouTube, Google Play, etc. e: Tell us more about Swim in the Wild and why you invited them.

JL: We met Swim In The Wild at the Carolina Jubilee, a two-day music and food festival dedicated to raising funds to support the Carolina Farm Trust in Harmony, NC. Their music is awesome, the band puts on a great, high-energy show and we felt they are the perfect fit for our single release party. We also wanted to introduce them to our local music community. e: Anything else you’d like to add about the single or its release?

AD: We will be releasing a music video for this single within the next month or so.

The premise of the music video is two people coming back together after a long time apart.

We wanted to film the video in downtown Wilmington because we love our town so much and felt like it was a perfect backdrop for the video. We also are really excited about it because we asked our friends/family/fans to be the actors in the video. We have the best support system here! When we reached out through Facebook, requesting if anyone wanted to be in our music video, we were shocked by how many people responded! We are so grateful for everyone who gave us their time and effort, and would just like to thank them for everything!

DETAILS:

Striking Copper Single Release Party

Openers Swim in the Wild Sat., June 30 at 8 p.m. • Free Waterline Brewing Company 721 Surry St. www.strikingcopper.com

A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

40 BEERS ON TAP

#TAPTUESDAY...THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK: $3 SELECT PINTS & TEAM TRIVIA Outdoor Concert Series

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 JENNY PEARSON FRIDAY, JUNE 29 INTO THE FOG SATURDAY, JUNE 30 DOS EDDIES 7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK

TEXTURAL SYNTHS: Houston-based musian Pearl Crush, AKA Mandy Clinton, explores dark, funky textures in her music by using a combination of synthesizers, drum beats and vocals at Modern Legend on July 1. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

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

—Tidal Creek Cooperative, 5329 Oleander Dr.

—Platypus & Gnome, 9 S Front St.

Red Stripe Bottles $250

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

Al DiMarco (7pm; Free; Accordion, Piano)

Just Yesterday (8pm; Free; ‘90s Grunge)

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

Line Dance Fitness (6pm; $7)

Bat Fangz (8pm; $10; Classic Rock)

Will McBride Group (6:30pm; Free; Rock)

Cha Cha/Salsa (7pm; $5-$15)

Fireworks by the Sea (8:45pm; Free)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

Squidco (8pm; Free; Jazz)

The Beehive Blondes (9pm; Free; ‘60s Soul)

—Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

—Fort Fisher Rec. Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

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

—Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

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

Bloodnote & Ration Card (7pm; $5)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Boe Edens (7pm; Free; Country)

—Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.

Improv Night (8pm; $3)

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—Babs Mcdance, 6782 Market St. —Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

Jake Newman (6pm; Free; Americana)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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

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

Radars Clown of Sedation (7pm; $3)

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

Trivia Night w/Party Gras (7:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Dos Eddies (7:30pm; Free; Country, Folk)

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

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

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St. —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Open Mic w/ Sarah Will (9pm; $5)

—The Calico Room, 115 N 2nd St.

Slick Mahoneys (10pm; Free; Electro Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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

Island Sunsets 5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5

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Jazz at the Mansion (6pm; $10-$18) —Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

Zac Brown (6:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine

Pierre Bensusan (7pm; $3; Celtic folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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THURSDAY

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

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

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

Dave Stone (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd; 910-742-8055

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

James Jarvis (8pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Tim Hall & Buffalo Country (8pm; Free; Country)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

—Betty’s Waterfront, 1045 B-Var Rd SW.

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon $2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

Eric Keely (7pm; Free; Guitarist, Singer)

$3.75 Hay Bale Ale

$3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

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

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

• Bar games • Free popcorn machine

Ch eers!

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

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

KARAOKE

w/DJ Damo, 9PM

2 KILLIANS • $400 MAGNERS

$ 50

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

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LIVE MUSIC 2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS

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BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

NC Symphony Orchestra (7:30pm; $28-$37)

Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)

—The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Rocky Pleasant (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

CHEW & Wax Materials (9pm; $7; Acid Punk)

—Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.

Madonna Nash (9:30pm; Free; Country)

—Anne Bonny’s Bar, 106 S. Water St.

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

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

Little Bird (9pm; Free; Rock)

Jolly Mon (1pm; Free; Reggae) Da Howlies (4pm; Free; Hawaiin)

The Dung Beatles (9:30pm; Free; Rock)

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Goodbye Shivers (7pm; $5; Piano Rock, Soul)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

—Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

Will Maxwell (5pm; Free; Piano)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

The Beau Rikkis (3pm; Free; Rock)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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

Sip & Paint Starfish Party (6:30pm; Free; Art) —Wine and Design, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.

MONDAY, JULY 3

Stephen Marley (5:30pm; $28-$32; Reggae)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.;

Just Yesterday (7pm; $10; ‘90s Grunge)

Fireworks and Music Fest (6:30pm; Free)

End of the Line (7pm; $3; Acoustic Roots)

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

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832 —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Dave Stone (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

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

Soul-R Fusion (8pm; Free; Funk)

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

Rock & Roll Dance Party (8pm; Free)

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N. Lake Pk Blvd; 910-742-8055

Sean Thomas Gerard (8pm; Free; Singer) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Holland Revival (9pm; Free; Rock)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd; —Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

The Drum Circle w/ Ron (7:30pm; Free)

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

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Juvenile (3pm; $39-$160; Rapper)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

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

Dubtown Cosmonauts (9pm; Free; Electro)

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

July 4th Party (9pm; $5-$10)

—Bourbon Street, 35 N. Front St.

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301

Come Back Alice (10pm; Free; Rock) —The Calico Room, 115 N. 2nd St.

Monica Jane (6:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —The Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SUNDAY, JULY 1

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

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

Foundation Stone (3pm; Free; Reggae)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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—Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

(9pm; Free; Americana)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

(as little as $29 a week!)

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

Whiskey Foxtrot (8pm; Free; Americana)

Striking Copper Release Party (8pm; Free)

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

—Modern Legend, 301 N. Front St.

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

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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Pearl Crush (7pm; Donations + BYOD; Pop)

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd; 910-742-8055

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

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

Reggae Festivus (7pm; Free)

Independence Day Bash (9pm; Free; Jazz, Rock) Emily Roth (1:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

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

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

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Trivia Night (8pm; Free)

—Might As Well, 250 Racine Dr.

Karaoke (8pm; Free)

—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

Rock N Rage (10pm; Free; Rock)

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

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

CANADA CULMINATING: From Toronto comes the alernative rock band Barenaked Ladies to send up some unconventional sound waves at the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on July 4. Courtesy photo

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 6/27: Algiers w/ Patois 6/28: Maxi Priest 6/29: Tribute to Women of Music 6/30: Sons of Bill 7/3: The Goddamn Gallows THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/29: Dipset 6/30: Blac Youngsta 7/3: Pouya 7/11: Erasure MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 6/27: Blac Rabbit w/ Sun Parade 6/28: They Say I’m Different 6/29: Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads 7/1: Music Trivia 7/6: The Lost Generation RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 6/29: Rebelution 7/4: Barenaked Ladies 7/12: Arcade Fire 7/13: Coheed and Cambria

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 6:28: Money Power Respect Tour 6/29: Chad Prather 6:30: Yacht Rock Review 7/1: Crystal Coast Summer Festival 7/6: The Steel Woods CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/28: Forth Wanderers 6/29: The Chorus Project 6/30: Tha MATS 7/5: Sam Morrow 7/6: Sleepyhead 7/7: Quiet Slang THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 6/27: The Supplier 6/29: Appetite for Destruction 6/30: Saved by the ‘90s 7/6: Grunge Night HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 S. N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 6/29: Decades Collide 6/30: Departure “Journey” Tribute 7/1: Yacht Rock Revue

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UNCOMMONLY ORIGINAL:

Sculptor Justine Ferreri puts a curious spin on Klimt’s style in new show at Eclipse

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BY: JAMES MCCRAE

he word “ceramic” often invokes mental images of stately vases, glazed plates and earthen jugs. However, Justine Ferreri sculpts an entire world all her own, populated with fantasy creatures and capricious figures, created using the same techniques and materials. Every piece is infused with a sense of narrative driven by her distinctly vibrant imagination.

“People say, ‘Where do you get your ideas?’” Ferreri quips. “And I say, ‘Where the hell can you not get ideas? I have a million of them!’”

If anything, Ferreri has more ideas than she has time to cast them in clay.

Part of her unique approach stems from an unorthodox introduction to sculpture. Having no formal training, she was a restaurant owner instead. Justine’s became a mainstay of 1980s Wilmington art and jazz culture. But it wasn’t strictly business with Ferreri, as she took creative measures in an attempt to liven the ambiance of one of her locations.

“I made papier-mâché people eating in the restaurants,” Ferreri reminisces. “Then a gallery asked me to make some papier-mâché for them. From there I tried to make it in clay and I just fell in love with it. You know how you feel as though you’ve done something before in another life? It just felt so good. It’s soothing. It’s like what I’m supposed to do.”

Such off-beat creative marketing sent Ferreri down a different road, which has culminated in a 25-year-long career. She’s now in the studio as a full-time artist. “I went nuts one day and closed [all the restaurants],” she exclaims. “Now I do art for a living!”

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work, as well as others in New York, Philadelphia, Kansas, and Miami. But Wilmington holds a special place in her heart, as the root of her artistic journey, and so she maintains a local presence. “I feel blessed to travel all over the country with my work,” she adds.

Despite Ferreri’s independent introduction to the art form, her work is no less professional or thematically apt than a university-trained ceramicist. Any possible drawbacks emerging from her self-tutelage are completely bowled over by her commanding imagination.

“I don’t want to be the sculptor who makes beautiful things,” she proclaims. “I want to be the sculptor that makes interesting things—things that are provocative and make you think.”

In her 25 years of ceramics, Ferreri has conjured a seemingly endless supply of figures and scenes exemplifying almost every entry in the thesaurus for “surreal.” Multicolored mushrooms burst open at the seams, with human faces emerging, while a foureyed snail smiles charmingly at a troupe of dancing birds clad in Day-Glo tutus with matching plumage.

A slightly subtler piece displays her love of theatricality, and shows an actor gazing heavenward, while a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” takes place within the space of her dress, open below her waist.

Another pays homage to the Japanese holiday Children’s Day, and depicts a boy riding a giant carp to the stars, where legends say he’ll become a dragon-rider once he reaches them.

All of the seemingly disparate interests are part of Ferreri’s life story. A Japanese-born American, she spent her formative years living in the festive boardwalk atmosphere of Wildwood, New Jersey. “It’s funny because I grew up in a carnival town and think my work has a carnival look to it,” she reminisces. “I do a lot of gestures that are quirky from being on the boardwalk.”

But Ferreri doesn’t settle for “quirky” or the oft-overused “whimsical.” Listening to people describe her work, she has heard everything under the sun and is ready to retort against a sideways comment. “I always have 15 words I use, like, ‘You mean it’s ‘chimerical,’” she laughs. “‘Is it quizzical?’”

However, one of Ferreri’s unconventional qualities detract from her professionalism.

She devotes ample time to achieve myriad colors, textures and glazes in each piece, and often embellishes them with 14-karat

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KLIMT’S KISS: Ferreri based one of her sculp- er different direction for Ferreri as she contural works on Gustav Klimt’s paintings, “The Kiss.” tinues to reinvent herself. “That’s the most important thing about a job or whatever we Courtesy photo.

gold—an element especially evident in her newest collection. Ferreri hoists herself up onto the shoulders of a giant in the annals of art history.

“It’s a take-off on Gustav Klimt’s paintings,” Ferreri elaborates. “I try to take his paintings and make them into a sculptural form, but it’s not at all like his work. The best form of flattery is to be copied, but I don’t consider myself copying. I’m just taking what he started and making it even more interesting.”

Anyone with even a glancing familiarity of Klimt’s expressive paintings will see a sense of flattery throughout Ferreri’s work. Clay men and women reach outward with yearning arms, all in gilded Viennese textures. One of her pieces echoes Klimt’s famous portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer—a wealthy young woman enrobed in golden geometry as it dissolves into a flattened background. Her hands clasp pensively at her chest as she stares wistfully at the viewer. Ferreri plucks Adele from Klimt’s flattened, gilded environment and lets her stand freely in the round. Arcane shapes fill her dress, with triangular eyes, scribbled rectangles, and gemstone protrusions, destroying any hints of monotony. With no background to dissolve into, Adele’s dress reaches out behind her and swoops up to her neck, and lends a newfound sense of depth to Klimt’s familiar flatness.

The pieces represent a step in an altogeth-

do,” she explains. “Four years ago I totally changed my concept of how I do things, and since then it’s been amazing how much more accepted my work is. I sell a lot more than I used to. A lot of it is fun because I don’t even have to wear my glasses to do it anymore! I like to paint outside the line. It’s much more freeing. I used to be that person painting in the lines where everything’s perfect, but now I’m the total opposite. Even the faces were meticulously perfect; now I like it when one eye’s a little bigger.”

Ferreri’s new Klimt-inspired work will be on display at Eclipse Artisan Boutique following a meet-and-greet. “I might even bring some clay and do some demo,” she beams.

“People really love to watch, especially when I make hands because I make them so fast.

They’re so expressive, they’re the most important part of the body I think.”

DETAILS:

New work and clay demo with sculptor Justine Fererri

Reception: June 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eclipse Artisan Boutique 203 Racine Dr. #101 www.eclipseartisanboutique.com www.creationsbyjustine.com

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GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

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

Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by emerging and established artists. Join us for our featured exhibit “Pathways to Understanding: Paintings by Joanne Geisel & New Ceramics by Brian Evans” through June 23rd. Both artists are exhibiting new work: traditional and abstract paintings

by Joanne Geisel in conjunction with new sculptural work by ceramist, Brian Evans. In addition to our monthly featured exhibit, view our collection of original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, collage, mobiles, jewelry, photography, and mixed media.

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits include: “Archival Ink Transfer Prints by Bob Bryden” and “Photography by (Joe) P. Wiegmann” at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street. Meet the artists on Wednesday, June 27th, 6-8 pm at a free champagne toast and reception.

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

Meet the artists on Wednesday, July 11th, 6-8 pm at a free champagne toast and reception.

“Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Street through July 3, 2018.

“Waking from Dreams: Paintings by Mark Gansor” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street through October 15, 2018.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

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EXPO 216

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

Expo 216’s one-year expositions are theme-driven, currently addressing Death & Dying. Works by local artists, including Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, and Janette Hopper, are on display. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Hair Work provide an educational element. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

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

New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. Now on display is terraferma, featuring the work of Steve Kelly and Katherine Wolf Webb. The show is on display through July 21. learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news at newelementsgallery.com. We regularly update the work available.

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

an opening reception during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, June 22, 6pm, and a closing reception on Friday, July 27,69pm. Artists will host Coffee, Croissants & Conversation on Saturday, July 7, 10am3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography. Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch.

“Art of Nature” photography exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit begins with

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

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

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TRIAL BY THEATRE:

Thalian Association brings ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ to the fantail of the Battleship North Carolina

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BY: SHEA CARVER

halian Association is returning to the fantail of the Battleship North Carolina just in time for July 4, with a courtroom drama based on Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”

The show made it to Broadway in 1954 and was aired live on TV in 1955 before becoming a made-for-TV movie in 1984.

The story follows the trial of a group of Navymen who were aboard the USS Caine during war, with a typhoon threatening the ship. When Lt. Commander Queeg makes a few missteps, his second-in-command takes over the reins and leads the crew into mutiny. The aftermath of it takes place in a courtroom, with the audience hearing testimony of events, as if they’re the jury listening firsthand.

Jordan Wolfe will direct the show, which opens this week, June 29. We interviewed him and actors Stuart Pike and Patrick Raynor, about the debut of “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.” encore (e): Is this your first time directing this show?

Jordan Wolfe (JW): This is my first time directing Caine Mutiny Court Trial. Before this I finished directing “The Odd Couple,” the female version, at Coastal Carolina Community College. e: Tell me what appeals to you most about the show: plot-wise, theme-wise, character-wise, etc.

JW: It’s appealing because of the multitude of ideas that the military is, and does, for differing individuals within it, how those people act when put under pressure. Having been raised in a military family, the show really spoke to me with how it decided to portray certain individuals, especially near the end of the second world war. Each character in this show is unique and really shows the economic and intellectual diversity within the military.

Stuart Pike (SP): First off, this is a classic piece of literature and an iconic film. Its greatest appeal is the challenge of recreating these characters and stories within the play. All of the familiar incidents are present but through testimony instead of cinematography.

Patrick Raynor (PR): The appeal lies in the idea that things that happen are not always what they initially seem. Sometimes previous, trivial events, leading up to a major event, can alter our perception of the facts. When you mix in character flaws, or a person’s altered mental

state, you can wind up with a very different version of facts. Truth can be a moving target. e: When’s the first time you were introduced to the text/play and what effect did it have on you—how are you bringing that to the directorial helm?

JW: I watched the film years ago. My fiancée and I are classic movie lovers, and this is one within the repertoire we actually own; it is an excellent film. When [Thalian Association artistic director] Chandler Davis offered me the chance to direct this show a year ago, that was the first time I really delved into the stage adaptation.

As I read the script, and noticed the differences from the movie (which there are a few), I was astounded how I empathized with many of the characters. I was moved by their stories, and felt to have this story truthfully told, not one was any less important than the rest. By making sure each character brings their part of the trial to life, to me, the show is beautiful. e: Tell us a little about the characters and their appeal.

JW: I believe the audience will be torn between the main characters of the show. While “appealing” is not the word I would choose, I believe they are all interesting for their beliefs, as well as their faults.

Greenwald is a lawyer who will do just about anything to win this case, even if he has to destroy part of the military, which he truly respects and admires. His willingness to not let that hinder him makes him stand out for those willing to fight for the underdog.

SP: [My character,] Greenwald, is the closest thing to a protagonist the show has, and he is no saint. . . . I am attracted to his complexity.

He states in the first minutes he would rather be prosecuting than defending. Yet, he does everything he can to gain an acquittal, though it gives him great discomfort.

He is the only hope for the accused. Eight attorneys have turned down the case. He never leaves the stage either. e: What’s the most difficult part in bringing your character to life?

SP: The flow of the dialogue. Abruptly changing subjects during questioning, 1940s vernacular—those people “tawk” funny.

Patrick Raynor (PR): I play the character of Captain Blakely, the military officer who presides over the court. He is central to the story because he serves as both judge and jury; portraying the changes in his thinking is difficult because it must be done with subtlety. He decides on the ultimate guilt or innocence of

the accused. Although, he does not think very highly of the actions of the accused, nor the tactics of his counsel, he is committed to the notice that justice be served. Through the testimony of witnesses and the conduct of the trial, he slowly comes to realize the events leading up to the mutiny are more complicated than he realized going into it. e: And the other characters...

JW: We have all been Maryk: young, idealistic, working under conditions that are unbearable because of an “incompetent” boss. Maryk is foolhardy and way too trusting, but means everything for the best. He will do anything to make sure everyone is being treated fairly, but is too stubborn to notice the entire picture.

Queeg has been put in charge of an impossible situation, with a crew that doesn’t like him. Not to mention a superiority complex like none other. However, he does everything he “believes” is right to help the United States win the war. Being the only commander to bother conn a ship in a typhoon, as well as be relieved of command by a mutiny would mess with the mind of the best of men.

Keefer is the man who believes the military failed him, and cannot wait to get out. One of, if not, the smartest men in the show. He is wise-cracking, smooth-talking salesman, and Maryk’s confidant. He knows just what to say and when to say it, much to the lawyers’ dismay. e: The show touches on mental health, which has received a lot of coverage as of late and is of constant discussion in our society. What do you find most interesting about the revelatory nature of Queeg’s mental state in the show? Or any of the characters, for that matter?

JW: It is interesting to me to see how mental illness was discussed at the time. What qualified military men for service, and how far they could mentally be affected before it affected their career. Learning of Queeg’s “neurosis,” as I will call it, is both exciting and a little heartbreaking. Queeg does everything right, and by doing so ultimately reveals his mental state with it.

This show is more of a how-to in manipulation than any kind of show that will be a champion of mental health.

PR: Although much is known today of psychological issues affecting war-time veterans, there was not as much knowledge of it during WWII. I believe there is more vigorous psychological testing of military personnel now than there was then.

or traditional mores of the time period it was written? Or does it?

JW: The only thing this show challenges, if it really even does that, is answering the question, “What should be required for a man to captain a sea vessel?” e: Do you have a favorite scene?

SP: My favorite scene will probably be the final one—though Queeg’s testimony will be a close second. In the final scene my character, Greenwald, is drunk and I must walk the fine line of believability without becoming a caricature of a drunk. It will be a challenge but that is what I seek first in roles. e: Clearly, the show is in line with the July 4 celebration aboard the USS Battleship NC. Aside from the obvious factors of it being about US Navy forces, what about the show brings home or reinforces patriotic notions we cling to as Americans?

JW: The show is about learning, and knowing, when to set personal ideals aside for the betterment of the country, and for that matter the world. The show is set seven months before the war ends, which means that it has lost as many ships as captains are called to testify.

It really brings to the forefront the idea of making the right choice, but also needing to know what the right choice is. e: What’s the biggest challenge of the show aside from logistical elements of hosting it on a battleship?

JW: It will be handling the severity of the issue with the humor and lightheartedness of some of the show. It will also need great detail given to the language being spoken on stage.

There is a lot of information being given, and making sure the audience doesn’t miss much will be highest priority.

DETAILS:

The Caine Mutiny Court Martial

June 29-July 15, Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m.

Special July 4 celebration, 7 p.m.

Bring a picnic! Fireworks on the Cape Fear River at 9 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$50 Battleship North Carolina 1 Battleship Rd. thalian.org

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ARTS>>FILM

ART-HOUSE HORROR:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

‘Hereditary’ is strange, baffling and satisfying

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

BY: ANGHUS

June 27 (additional 4 p.m. screening on June 27): From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning “A Fantastic Woman,” “Disobedience” follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality. Based on Naomi Alderman’s book, the film stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola. (Rated R, 114 min.)

here are some movies that defy convention, so much so, criticism almost feels irrelevant. I could tell you Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room” is the worst movie ever made, and yet millions of people unabashedly love it because of the strange and baffling choices taken creatively. There’s not another film out there like “The Room,” so whether I say it’s a disaster or one of the most watchable movies ever, either way I’m right.

The new film “Hereditary” is the exact same experience. Some people will call it an incredibly frightening descent into madness. Others may say it’s a laughable—an unintentionally hilarious piece of camp that manages to be entertaining in spite of being quite awful.

HER SATANIC MAJESTY: Toni Collette Annie (Toni Collette) is a middle-aged stars in the occult art-house horror film, ‘The mother of two who makes her living as Hereditary.’ Courtesy of PalmStar Media an artist, creating miniature dioramas that encapsulate emotional episodes from “conventional coping with loss” to of her life. Her mother has just passed “tap dancing with Beelzebub.” Annie’s away, leaving her in a state of distress. forays into the occult begin to stir up an Their relationship was … not normal. At evil spirit that might want to slaughter evfirst we are led to believe their strife is of eryone she knows and loves. the typical, garden-variety family drama.

“Hereditary” seems like more an art As the film goes on, we discover Annie’s film than a traditional horror movie. mom was a satanic super-freak.

Don’t let the marketing fool you; it is not The rest of her family is a mishmash of a scary movie in the traditional sense. interesting personalities. Steve (Gabriel There are no jump scares, no attempts Byrne) is a loving husband and father to use trickery to frighten. The movie’s who shows his feelings through subtle most disturbing moments are starkly changes of expression. Peter (Alex portrayed for amusement and/or horror.

Wolff) is a high-school stoner, who tries Some of the scary scenes are so blunt to muster up the courage to ask out a the reactions vary widely. I spent most of girl. Charlie (Milly Shapiro) is a basket- the run time having a good laugh, while case of awkwardness and suppressed others winced and cringed. It’s always deviant behaviors, who is going to freak interesting when a theater full of people audiences the fuck out during every have decidedly different reactions. scene. Their radioactive nuclear family For some reason the movie is being has some past traumas that have led pitched as “a new horror classic,” but it to a cold, unfeeling environment where doesn’t deserve such praise. At the same only Mom is allowed to emote. time, it isn’t a bad movie. It reminded me Another tragedy soon befalls Annie a lot of last year’s most maligned movie: and her family, in a series of unfortu- Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” I enjoyed nate events that would make up writers the film immensely as a weird, wild and of the world’s most melodramatic soap absolutely batshit-crazy cinematic exopera. This sandwich of sadness further perience. Others were far less patient tears the family apart, and sends Annie and crucified the entire endeavor as a on a journey to try and deal with an epic ridiculous, thinly veiled acid-trip allegory. level of loss. She finds small comforts I felt the same way about “Hereditary.” in a support group for people who have I enjoyed my experience in the same lost loved ones, even making a friend. way one can enjoy something strange Eventually the friendship starts going and unique. The story is paper-thin and

the acting is, at times, so over-the-top, I couldn’t help but have a good laugh. I wish there were more films like “Mother!” and “Hereditary,” mainly because I like pleasant surprises. “Hereditary” was a pleasant surprise—mainly because I was expecting an omen clone and ended up with a crazy art-house horror movie I never knew I needed.

DETAILS: Hereditary

Rated R Directed by Ari Aster Starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne

July 9-11 (additional 4 p.m. screening on July 11): The Beatles celebrate the 50 anniversary of the animated classic, “Yellow Submarine.” The remastered rerelease of the 1968 film follows Captain Fred in his yellow submarine on the journey to Pepperland, to free it from the music hating Blue Meanies, filled with puns and dry British humor. The swirling animation is a mixture of pop-culture images and modern artistic styles brought together with an antiwar message and some clever political commentary. (Rated, 90 min.)

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Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington; kids menu available HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu,

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Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org ELIJAH’S

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

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

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

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food.

Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!).

So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft!

5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the twostory building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laid-back local joint prides itself on its oldschool vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily.

Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious. After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again! 701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

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

- Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook. com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103.

Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington

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

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drive-thru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder

and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2

SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch. We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

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p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m.

– 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our allyou-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or

mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms.

Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. GlutenFree Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls!

Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine. com

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

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

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

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Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights.

Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available.

University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 8338347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

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

ton. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course fine-dining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites of chocolate and cheese. No matter the mood, we have something for all tastes. The dining adventure starts with a bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned table-side. Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate.

Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love?

855 Town Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com

GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to

10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and

enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

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

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

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a familyowned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO

The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do.

8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of

the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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

Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 7991399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a

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large bone-in pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -and-whitecheckered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries. And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

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LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials.

Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations.

3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere!

The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com

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

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

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

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

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DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

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

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier

seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster poboys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine—Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef.

The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza.

The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmingtoncarolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington.

Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

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

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

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

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

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!—On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub. Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 622-2700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24-hour catering available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPORTS BAR

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com

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

417 S College Rd #24, Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 399-2867 Hours Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>CRAFT BREW

WILD BUT CLEAN:

Two breweries harvest local yeasts and invest in a coolship to up the ILM craft-beer game BY: BETHANY TURNER

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hen beer drinkers think of beer flavor, it’s likely their mind gravitates toward the bitter bite of hops exemplified in India Pale Ales. They may even consider the grain bill’s effect, like how a blend of dark malts can lend hints of chocolate to a porter or stout.

Most may not think of the role yeast plays in flavoring beer, however.

While it’s necessary to consume sugars and produce CO2 and alcohol, it also becomes a tool for creativity. Different varieties give off unique tastes, plus yeast can produce secondary elements. For instance, esters provide a fruity flavor, while phenolics offer a smidge of spice.

One local brewery is playing into this phenomenon with both curiosity and a scientific approach.

Broomtail Craft Brewery and The Sour Barn owner Barry Owings hails from a scientific background. It’s been a driving force behind the decisions made at his two facilities since Broomtail opened in 2014.

“Beer is typically more than 90 percent water,” he explains. “Many debate the significance, but as a water chemist, and one who has tested and brewed with many custom water types for over 30 years, I can assure you, water makes a difference. It is critically important to match the water to the style, if you want to match a style.”

With such attention to detail, Owings has brought in both water and fermentation scientists and biologists to the team, which proves especially helpful in Owings’ latest endeavor: gathering yeast from New Hanover County for brewing.

“For our new creations using locally harvested yeasts (or bacteria), we still cater the water, to the taste we desire in the end product,” he continues. “All living creatures have a preferred specific nutrient or micro-nutrient and/or ratio of these nutrients. Our fermentation scientists and water chemists work together to ensure the wort meets the analytical specifications for taste and the health of our yeasts. Happy yeasts make better beer.”

Owings coined the term “wild but clean” to describe the batches—an ode to his creative use of found ingredients while maintaining his beers are not tainted by

unintended elements. “These are beers brewed with our wild harvested yeast, and yet we have cleaned the yeasts and ensured they are indeed clean Saccharomyces,” Owings says of the strain most used in brewing.

“The beers do not have the ‘funky’ flavors donated by Brettanomyces or the souring donated by Lactobacillus [bacterias]. In some beers we also include herbs or fruit. We absolutely love these creations, as they are specific to our process and are tied to our local terroir.”

For the last three years, Broomtail biologists have been scouring the area. The first pilot batch released in December 2017 was fermented with yeast harvested in the Japanese Garden of the New Hanover County Arboretum. “This yeast developed a clean yet peppery flavor with low flocculation—perfect for a hazy wheat beer,” Owings tells. “In the pipeline for future batches are yeasts from Poplar Grove, Wrightsville Beach, locally grown pineapple guava, Middlesound Loop, The Sour Barn beer garden, Kings Grant, Broomtail beer garden, and the original site of Broomtail home brew.”

The group is hunting for local bacteria as well, which is used to produce the deliciously funky or sour aspects. They have found Lactobacillus in many samples; however, by far, their favorite has been harvested from Pindo Palm fruit. “It gives an awesome fruity flavor and has wicked sour power,” Owings tells. “It does its job much more quickly than many strains of Lacto.”

They’re already serving the beer, which many have likely tasted in their Soured Bucket List Blonde and Galloping Gose series.

Owings and his crew focus on areas where there are fruits, flowers andn a lot of green foliage. They also take into consideration temperature, time of day, and atmospheric conditions. “Some [locations] are very low flocculating, and leave a yeast haze,” he notes. “Some are spicy, fruity or floral—while many are simply not palatable. In many cases, months are invested wrangling, growing, cleaning, and isolating, only to result in a culture we simply do not like; thus the yeast (and the investment) are dumped.”

solution of sterile wort.”

The propogation is not a quick process, especially to fill a 5-gallon batch. But once it has completed, they hold a taste test to determine if they like the flavor, the beer type it best fits, and if the yeast is appropriate with attenuation, flocculation, growth rates, and acid development.

“If it is perfect,” Owings tells, “then we continue to propagate from five gallons to one barrel, to seven barrels, etc. Once we have a strain that we can continue to harvest and propagate successfully, these will be sent for sequencing to drill down the exact strain in case we decide to share with homebrewers or other breweries.”

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

All told, the process is time-consuming, technical and expensive. The environmental conditions must combine to perfections to capture both yeast and bacteria.

While the team at Broomtail and The Sour Barn are busy perfecting their harvest, Owings continues to invest in the future by purchasing a new copper coolship. The large, open vessel is used for cooling wort and allowing for spontaneous fermentation. Such equipment is employed by renowned Belgian sour brewery Cantillon, and in the States at Allagash. Spontaneous fermentation, in short, is where liquid is fermented by the microbes that waft in through the natural surrounding air. Nothing can be added by the brewer. To take it a step further, Owings is crafting beers via the Méthode Traditionnelle, a process with specific standards set for brewers outside of Belgium to honor and respect the Lambic tradition.

“It is enticed to propagate in a small volume, using specific nutrients and incubation at the perfect temperature,” he con“We have not yet released our first Métinues. “Once everything wild has ‘shown thode Traditionnelle M.T. Or M.T. III [threeup,’ the ‘bug farm’ is plated on various year blend] product, yet these are in the types of media which each will help us deworks,” he tells. “Currently, the products termine the ‘bugs’ present.” we have released were indeed fermented The team then takes the farm under a with locally harvested yeasts but not fully microscope to analyze levels of magnifi- spontaneous. The M.T. and M.T. III prodcation and with various stains. It helps de- ucts have been fully fermented with spontermine the type and broad identification taneous fermentation, and in the case of of the yeast and bacteria. “After we have M.T. III properly blended and re-fermented this 30,000-foot view of the bugs, then the according to the standards. Like the yeast real work begins,” Owings describes. wrangling program, this is a long process, The next step is literally removing one but stay tuned for some awesome beers perfect cell of the preferred perfect yeast with this designation in the future.”

from a cultured/plated solution. It grows To learn more about one of Owings’ on a plate, in order to reproduce into per- breweries, head to broomtailcraftbrewfect colonies. “If anything foreign shows ery.com. up,” he notes, “it all starts over. If this one replicates itself, then we move to a tiny encore | june 27 - july 3, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 31

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

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

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

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

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JUST BEACHY PLEASURE ISLAND

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ach first Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the American Legion Post 129 will host its Fish Fry at 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd. For just $8 bucks a plate, diners are served a large whiting fillet or North Carolina farm-raised catfish nuggets, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and potato salad, served with iced tea or coffee. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Other extras include dessert, salad and Captain Ray’s award-winning seafood or conch chowder.

Eat in or take out on Friday, July 6.

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ndependence Day weekend kicks off with L Shape Lot as part of Pleasure Island’s free weekly fireworks display and live music series every Thursday. Voted Best Band by encore readers in 2018, L Shape mixes Americana, bluegrass and country. Music starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Check Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.

FREE MOVIES BY UP AND ACTIVE! TURTLE TALK iving in a coastal community means et away for quick hour of fun with THE LAKE sharing the beach and ocean with the family each week this summer

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he summer movie series at Carolina Beach Lake Park continues July 1.

“Wonderstruck” (PG) is the story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from 50 years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection. Folks are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and BYO food and beverages, or purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more.

Free. Movie starts at dusk.

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ay it with me: B-I-N-G-O! Sure, it’s fun to play, but even more so when there’s cash involved, right? From the first ball called at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Wednesday night is a chance to win at Boardwalk Cash Bingo. Early bird games are $5, regular is $10 or both for $15, with prizes ranging from $25-$75. For an additional $5 bucks, folks can play Big Cash Bonanza to win $200. Come with daubers and don’t forget the tape, so those bingo cards don’t go flying across the Boardwalk!

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at Ocean Front Park’s Up and Active! Going on each Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. through August 16, Up and Active! features an hour of music by Lynne and the Wave, as well as games, face painting by P3 Planning and family fun for everyone on the park lawn.

It’s free for everyone. Learn more at www. pleasureislandnc.org/events.

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

wildlife, so why not learn about them?

Threatened and endangered sea turtles nest and hatch on our beaches from May until October. Folks can learn how they can help protect them at the Monday night sea turtle talks from June 11 - August 27 at 7 p.m. Presented by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, these talks are free at the Kure Beach Pavilion. For more info, email info@ seaturtleproject.org. Next event is July 2.

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ainter Andrew Halterman is celebrating new work at Alaia Juice Bar and Bistro (716 N. Lake Park Blvd., #2) this Sunday, July 1. Andrew Halterman (Art

by Drew) has a unique take on classic folk art, which also has been featured at Brooklyn Arts Center’s Art For All event. Folks can survey Halterman’s work starting at 6 p.m., along with live music, beer, wine and freshjuiced mimosas.

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JUST BEACHY WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

SUMMER 2018 WB FARMERS' MARKET

BOATING SAFETY SUNSET PADDLE COURSE SERIES

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

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

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

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usic permeates the island thanks to the WECT free concert series event taking place Thursday, June 14 through August 2. The park welcomes picnics, lawn chairs and blankets, but no alcohol. Bands will include Southern Trouble, Striking Copper, Machine Gun, Sonic Spectrum, Overtyme, Port City Shakedown, Bantum Rooster, and The Imitations. More info: www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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

re you ready for a gnome invasion?

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

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EXTRA>>FACT OR FICTION

SINGING IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT: Chapter 13, Presently my soul grew stronger BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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hank you everyone for coming. If you could please take a seat.” The PR guy, with slicked back hair and a three-piece suit, smiled his oily smile and executed a vague halfbow.

Kitty stared at the carefully composed woman sitting at the table on the dias.

Next to her was a man in a seersucker suit, specifically tailored to let people know it was expensive but not flashy.

That must be her, Kitty thought.

Looking down at her own floral-print skirt and poet-sleeved blouse, she felt like a country bumpkin next to the composed, sleek, sophisticated woman in black Chanel. Even her spare but tasteful jewelry made Kitty feel a twinge of envy. Above them, projected on a screen behind the wall, was an image of Jeffrey Chen in costume for filming “BlackBird.”

Kitty felt like she couldn’t breathe. If she could focus on her tape recorder and get through this, it would be fine. People took their seats; the TV news camera crews set up along the side aisles of the room. Kitty concentrated on not making eye contact with any former colleagues.

She was sure word had gotten around by now, and everyone knew she had been fired. She could feel the flush in her ears and cheeks.

“Freelance,” she murmured to herself.

“I am freelance now. Still a member of the press—I will sell this story to a news outlet. Freelance. Freelance…”

“Ed, are we ready?” the PR guy asked a man behind a small soundboard. Ed fiddled with the dials one last time and gave a thumbs up.

“OK, thank you everyone for coming today,” the PR guy began. “As most of you know by now, on Easter Sunday, Jeffrey Chen was killed while filming ‘BlackBird.’

Because local authorities have failed to do their jobs and bring those responsible

his killers walk away. Film work is dangerous. Martial arts can be dangerous.

But proper precautions should be taken to protect those at work. Clearly, they were not taken. As the lady in the back so clearly said, Jeffrey was killed in a room He paused to let the information sink full of witnesses. Someone must answer in. “I’m going to turn the floor over now to for his death.”

Victor Jones, Mrs. Chen’s attorney.”

The room erupted in questions, and the A man is shot in a room full of witness- projection behind the dias changed to ines and no crime was committed? A man clude the names of the 14 people against was shot and killed in a room full of wit- whom Judy Chen was filing suit. Kitty nesses and no crime was committed? It caught her breath when she realized the started looping through Kitty’s head. The list included Hank, Jeffrey’s stunt double noise kept getting louder and louder, ‘til and best friend. She heard the lawyer she realized everyone in the room was read his name, but seeing it superimstaring at her. posed over Jeffrey’s mid-section made it “Yes, Miss,” the attorney answered her sear like a laser into her heart. from the table.

Wow! Momma’s not pulling any punch“That is exactly what the police and DA es… would like us to believe: No crime was She reflected how somehow she doubtcommitted. Clearly, Jeffrey Chen was ed her father would have the same grit killed because of negligence. Someone about pursuing her mother’s killers. Or must be held accountable. Jeffrey trusted maybe he would, and the thought of him the people around him with his life, and in the grip of vengeful anger scared her he paid the ultimate price for misplacing more than how him backing away disapthat trust.” pointed her.

Kitty reeled backward like someone had hit her. Finally: justice for Jeffrey.

Someone would answer for his death. * * * * * Someone. Coroner would have that damn “Hey, Kitty!” the clear baritone voice smug smile wiped off his face—and my carried across the parking lot. “Kitty! goddamned former boss, Dawes.

Wait.” to justice, Judy Chen, seated behind me, the mother of Jeffrey Chen, has filed a civil suit and named 14 individuals she holds personally responsible for her son’s early and tragic death.”

Jones read out names: the producers, the director, the props man, the special-effects people, the stunt guys, Stan Cramer, and even Hank Reims, Jeffrey’s childhood friend and stunt double.

Fourteen names. Fourteen people who in open court would have to personally answer for their role in Jeffrey’s death.

She sped up noticeably, but Scott’s long legs easily caught up with her.

“Hey—it’s good to see you.” Scott smiled down at her. “But I thought you had your press credentials taken away from you? How did you get in?”

“I walked in and sat down,” she mum“This will not bring back my son,” Mrs. bled defensively, while she fumbled with Chen began quietly. “Nor will it fill the void her car keys. left in all of our lives, especially of his fiWhy, oh, why couldn’t she get the door to ancée, Ashley.” unlock? Of all times for her locks to seize, She visibly swallowed back tears and why now? This is so embarrassing. continued.

“Well, I’m glad you’re here; we miss you around the newsroom.” He flashed “But as a mother, I owe Jeffrey justice. his gorgeous smile, and Kitty felt her I owe him an answer. I owe him to not let spine tingle. She straightened and turned to him.

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“How’s Stacey?” she asked and tried to be sociable. Scott’s on-again-off-again girlfriend, Stacey, worked at the paper.

Their tumultuous and passionate relation-

ship was a frequent source of newsroom gossip—and a betting pool. Kitty had won $18 on the square that Scott and Stacey would be back together by Super Bowl.

“She’s ... she’s fine. Thanks for asking.”

Scott’s smile faltered.

“Good, well, tell her I said ‘hi’ and asked about her.”

Kitty looked him full in the face for the first time that day.

“But if you don’t mind I have a story to write.” She turned back to her car and finally got the key to turn in the lock.

“Who are you writing for?” Scott asked.

“It’s called ‘freelance,’ Scott. A girl’s still got to eat.”

Kitty buckled her safety belt and primed the accelerator with her right foot.

“Well, maybe we could get a bite sometime, get caught up, ya know? Stay in touch.”

“Sure, Scott. Sure. Bring Stacey.”

The VW engine roared to life and she revved the accelerator twice. While waving to Scott, she pulled forward out of the parking space.

She had to find Hank and talk to him— before any other news outlet did. He was her best chance to get a quote about the situation. But where was he, and had he been served yet by the process server?

Or would she be the one to tell him?

“Bless you,” she whispered. “Thank you.”

She blessed Jeffrey’s mother for forcing someone to do the right thing and accept some responsibility. Because Jeffrey deserved someone to stand up for him.

It would have taken a strong woman to have partnered Lee Chen and an even stronger one to weather the rumors in the aftermath of his death.

Thank God for her, Kitty prayed. Thank you.

Gwenyfar Rohler is encore’s fact-or-fiction writer for 2018. Her serial story, “Singing in the Dead of Night,” follows the death of a young movie star and the emotional aftermath that follows, as local media try to uncover the events leading up to the highprofile “murder,” which takes place while filming in Wilmington, NC. Catch up on previous chapters at encorepub.com.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

HDWM ARTISAN MARKET

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.

You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

SUMMER FIREWORKS BY SEA

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

100 Cape Fear Blvd.

PCYP EVENTS

Free for members and non-members. A networking event often feat. free beer, wine, food, and live music. Business casual; no membership required. All ages and professions welcome. Photography by Chris Brehmer Photography with raffles given out.

Upcoming events: July 7, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce; July 12, Wilmington Sharks Ball Park (members-only event); July 18, True Blue Butcher & Table; Aug. 15, TBD; Sept.

19, Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington. www.pcypapp.com/about/join.

JULY 4TH OPEN HOUSE

Celebrate July 4, 1-6pm, with Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center open house. Staff will be in 1940’s era costumes, serving free coffee & doughnuts courtesy of Krispy Kreme. For one day only sodas will return to the WWII price of five cents.

Cape Fear Swing Dance Society will offer free

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

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

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

LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK

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

Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s. May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck.

June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck.

Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

BOOGIE IN THE PARKS

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

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles. All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Coop, 5329 Oleander Dr.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNDERGROUND

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

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Enjoy a colorful & unique dining experience

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

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Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine is offering something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before: True New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations.

We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today!

Happy Hour Sun.-Thur., 4-6pm.

Featuring discounted appetizers and select sushi rolls!

Regularly priced menu items only

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craft beers, bounce around the patio, or just lounge with the beats. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

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

Rain or shine; check Facebook for updates.

Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

MUSIC BINGO FOR ADULTS

June 29, 10am: “Libraries Rock!” is the theme for Summer Reading for Adults at NHC Libraries. Northeast Library invites you to a morning of music bingo, with a chance to win prizes.

Bingo cards will be themed with classic and modern songs for a twist on this timeless game. Participation is free but registration is required as spots are limited. Please register using the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6371. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

STRIKING COPPER RELEASE PARTY

June 30, 8pm: Striking Copper is proud to announce the release of our new single “Running to You” at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane. The party starts at 8pm with Swim In the Wild.

theatre/auditions SOUTHERN FRIED BITCH

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

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

Live on the deck of the Battleship NC. June 29-July 15, Friday-Sunday, 8pm; July 4th performance at 7pm, followed by the fireworks at 9pm. Acclaimed play by Herman Wouk based on his Pulitzer Prize novel about a court martial has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant relieves his captain of command during a typhoon because the captain, Queeg is a psychopath in crisis and commanded the ship and its crew to destruction.

Naval tradition is against him, but testimony eventually reveals a devastating picture of Queeg’s mental disintegration. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Rd. Tickets: $32.

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE

“Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller” by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller will be presented July 4-8, 13-15, and 20-22.

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

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Sunday before Memorial Day something special happens on Pleasure Island through September 2nd, vacationers as well as residents from Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington grab their kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to Carolina Beach Lake Park to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave.

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All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. June 16: Leap. Free, no registration required. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MIDDAY MUSICALS

June 27, 2pm: Main Library in downtown Wilmington announces a series of PG and PG-13 film screenings for families to enjoy this summer. The films will all be musicals, because “Libraries Rock!” is the theme of Summer Reading 2018. Attendance is free and no registration is required to attend. Audience members may bring their own snacks and drinks. 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library,

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

WEIGHT OF WALLS

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

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month.

Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilming-

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Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art

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

ART OF NATURE

Exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit begins with an opening reception during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, with a closing reception on Friday, July 27,6-9pm. Artists will host Coffee, Croissants & Conversation on Saturday, July 7, 10am-3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography. Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch.

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MEET THE ARTIST

June 30, 11am: Come see new art work by one of Wilmington’s favorite artists, Justine Ferreri. Inspired by Gustav Klimt, these pieces will be showcased to the public for the 1st time. A Don’t Miss Event! If you are

lucky you might even leave with an “Embrace” or “The Kiss,” Eclipse Artisan Boutique, 203 Racine Dr.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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

ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS

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

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SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS

Community African Dance Class with SheaRa Nichi the first Saturday through June, 10:30-12pm, for a Community multigenerational African dance class. Open to anyone in the community to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly. No pre-reg. required. Sliding Scale $5

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comedy

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

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

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

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

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

PRIMETIME COMEDY

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

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood.

Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

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

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

Fri. June 29-30, 7pm/9:30pm: From Gutbuster (2018)—Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious “New Faces” roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Since then, he has been seen on season 8 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Viceland’s “Flophouse,” and Travel Channel’s “Cheat Day Chow Down”. When not headlining clubs across the country, Dave regularly tours with Craig Ferguson. He also can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim’s “Squidbillies” and co-hosting his new paranormal podcast “The Boogie Monster” with Kyle Kinane. Dead Crow, 265 N. Front St.

IMPROV WEDNESDAYS!

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

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

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

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully acces-

sible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers.

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

Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2.

505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of 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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of 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/Market St. TuesSat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have?

Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Come out to play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs.

Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages!

Free for members or with general admission • See NC through the eyes of Wilmingtonborn photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s NC Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras

have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www. capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20/members; $30/non-members. CF Museum, 814 Market St. EXPO 216

Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena.

Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.Sun., noon-6pm. www.expo216.com.

WILMINGTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

June 30, 9 a.m.: Please join The Children’s Museum of Wilmington for the opening of Phase 1 of our new exhibit The Science of You, featuring the nCino Virtual Reality experience. Enjoy snacks and refreshments provided by Lowes Foods, Insomnia Cookies and Waffle House. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. www.playwilmington.org/ special-events. 116 Orange St.

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Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Ea. child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910798-6303. 201 Chestnut St.

Cool off and enjoy an exciting full-dome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, 2pm. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required. Free for members of with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. MLK SUMMER CAMP

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

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

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

910.341.7866. 401 S. 8th St.

SUMMER CAMPS

Come out to Coastal Athletics this summer for baseball, softball, or lacrosse camp! 8amnoon or extended stay, noon-4pm. $40/day or $175/week w/additional $20/day for extended stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis; t-shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Children who are signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch. (910)-452-5838. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr.

PRE-K ART TIME

Preschool kids ages 2-4 are invited to Plea-

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

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

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

CB STATE PARK VISIT

June 27, 2pm: Bring kids ages 4 to 10 to this special presentation from Carolina Beach State Park rangers! Learn about animal sounds and how they communicate! Space is limited for this free program. Register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ILM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL CAMPS

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

ACTION FIGURE TERRARIUMS

June 30, 1pm: At this free program, teens can create an ecologically-correct terrarium to house an action figure of their choice.

Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6373. Services Librar-

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Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MESSY HAND TODDLER ART

Toddlers and their adults enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Free but space is limited and advance registration is required. www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. Krista Dean at 910-798-6368 or Raquel Fava at 910-798-6365. Please call for info. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

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

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

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Jun. 27, 2pm: Bring kids ages 4 to 10 to this special presentation from Carolina Beach State Park rangers! Learn about animal sounds and how they communicate. Space limited and free. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner, mweiner@ nhcgov.com, or 910-798-6385.

recreation/sports HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25.

WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

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

WALK WITH A DOC

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

DOLPHIN SUNSET CRUISE

Bid farewell to the setting sun with a 1 ½ hour Sunset Cruise. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying.

Also from experience this is the best time to sight Dolphins in the bay. $35 per adult $15 per child. RSVP: 910-200-4002/wbst3000@ gmail.com. http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $45 per passenger; RSVP. 910-2004002 or http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours. com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

TIDAL CREEK TUESDAYS

Join Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours for an hour and a half boat tour focused on the ecology of local tidal creeks! We will discuss water quality, pollution sources, and the flora and fauna of the area. While discussing the functions of our salt marshes, we will assist you in identifying local plant and bird species. $45 a person; must RSVP. 910-2004002 to book your trip. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SUNSET PADDLE

Free, family-friendly sunset paddle event, appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Refreshments provided by Waterman’s Brewing Company. Weekly meetup at 6pm; event begins at 6:30pm. Experienced paddleboard instructors available for tutorials. Following the paddle, head over to the Sea Escape pool bar for live music, casual dining and refreshing drinks. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

WED. NATURE SERIES

Insects & Pollinator Plants, Wed., June 27, 6:30pm -7:30pm. Ages: 3/up Cost: $5. Discover the importance of insects as pollinators, the role they play in the ecosystem and view and insect collection in this interactive program with Sam Marshall from the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension. • Bats, July 11, 8-9pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5. Learn about our nighttime, bug-eating friends and discover some awesome adaptions of these mammals. We’ll dispel some myths about bats and find out why we like to have them around at the park! • Alligators, July 25, 6:30pm -7:30pm. Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5.

Having changed little since the time of the dinosaurs, the alligator is a fascinating and amazing reptile. Learn about the biology and habits of alligators and take a look at a live alligator during this presentation by the N.C. Aquarium. • Birds of Prey, Aug. 1, 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Ages: 5/up Cost: $5. Get a closer look at live birds of prey from the Cape Fear Raptor Center. Several hawks and owls will be introduced as you learn about these amazing birds. • Night Hike, Aug. 8 , 8:30-9:30pm.

Ages: 5/up. Cost: $5. Join us as we prowl the park after dark and clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such as bats and owls. We’ll also discover how these animals are adapted to night life. Pre-reg. is rqd.

Register: www.halyburtonpark.com/910-3410075. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

June 28, 4pm: New Hanover County Public Library is looking for teens with ideas about how to make the library even more awesome.

Volunteer credit hours will be offered for participating. Register June 28, on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-7986371. Pamela Penza at ppenza@nhcgov. com. 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

classes PAPERMAKING CLASSES

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

See samples on our Facebook and website.

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

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

ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT

Mon. Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Mon. Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tues.

Afternoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wed. Morning Sketching, 10am • Thurs. Afternoon Still Life Painting, 2pm. • Sat. Morning Sketching, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmingtonncartclasses. html. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

YOGA 101

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

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

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

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. MEDITATE + CHILL

Addie Jo Bannerman, Melissa Middlebrook + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax.

Let go. Make space. After our meditation, we’ll make space to chill. Find connection.

Talk things out. Meet + greet. No need for Netflix. Let’s get real. All levels welcome.

Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

FINISH IT

Wed, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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ways to turn those CD’s into works of art to decorate your home. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-7986301.NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. FITNESS CLASSES

Yoga: Tues., 5:30pm (ends on June 26).

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

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GENTLE YOGA

June 28, 10am: Streamline your shape using simple stretching techniques that help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing. All participants must sign a release waiver prior to the event. This handson workshop is free but space is limited.

Register on the calendar, www.NHCLibrary. org, or by calling 910-798-6301. Natasha Francois, nfrancois@nhcgov.com. 910-7986301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LINE DANCE CLASSES

June 27, 6pm: Line Dance class is an amazing way to bring fitness into your life! Get a workout in while also learning dances that can be used at weddings or while out with friends. This class incorporates a variety of different dances, starting with beginner, leading into intermediate, and includes some advanced dances as well! Babs Mcdance Social Dance Club and Ballroom, 6782 Market St. Interested in Latin Dance? Join us every Wednesday night throughout the month of June for our Cha Cha/Salsa on 2 group classes! We offer excellent instruction in a fun and positive environment!

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

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wednesdays through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910.796.7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd. Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr.

LET’S TALK BOOKS

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

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June 27, 7-8pm, Level 2&3, 8-9pm—Interested in Latin Dance? Join us every Wednesday night throughout the month of June for our Cha Cha/Salsa on 2 group classes! We offer excellent instruction in a fun and positive environment! Drop-ins are welcome! $10/person, $15/couple, $5 military/students. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. June 28, 10am: Streamline your shape using simple stretching techniques that help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing. All participants must sign a release waiver prior to the event. This hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. www.NHCLibrary.org. 910-798-6301.

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BEACH READS BOOK SALE

June 30, 9am: Bring your beach bag to the Library’s annual half-day Beach Reads Book Sale! Adult mass market paperbacks are on sale at 50 cents each, so snatch up a few dozen romances, mysteries, or thrillers in convenient pocket size. Book sales at New Hanover County Public Library are staffed by Friends of the Library volunteers, and all proceeds benefit the Library. Donations of used books and audiovisual media are accepted at all library locations during open hours. Reference Desk at 910-798-6301. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SEA TURTLE TALK

June 27, 7pm: Learn about threatened and endangered sea turtles nesting and hatching on our beaches from May-October and how you can help protect these magnificent creatures! The Sea Turtle talks are held at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. They run from June 6- August 29th (no talk on July 4th). Sea Turtle Talk is free! Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center. 1010 State Park Rd.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

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

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

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

CAPE FEAR SIERRA CLUB POTLUCK

June 28, 6pm: CF Group of the Sierra Club is excited to host the rescheduled Full Moon Potluck dinner on June 28th at Access Point #4, North Lumina Avenue on Wrightsville

3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/ she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free, open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr. Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss

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Beach, beginning at 6:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Join us for some community time and bring your favorite dish.

Please remember not to use glass dishes or containers! For additional information, please contact Donna Thomas at 865-2508779. WB Access #4.

PINBALL THURSDAY

Every Thurs., 7pm-9pm, unlimited play for $10. Win prizes, and earn bragging rights.

Put your initials on our Leaderboard Get a t-shirt or pint glass. The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

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SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. June 17: The Tempest. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

FERMENTAL

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

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

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handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100%

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

Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St. SYMPOSIUM GREEK NIGHT

Symposium Restaurant and Bar is bringing back Greek Night! Join us on June 16th for a night of live music, Greek dancing, and a special surprise! Reserve a table now, call 910-239-9051. Symposium Restaurant, 890 Town Center Dr.

CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE

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

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

VEGAN BEER AND WINE DINNER

June 27, 6pm: Beer and wine dinner is going to be a vegan friendly feast! This farm fresh, five course dinner pairing is being created by Chef Jeffrey Porter. Eat local. Eat fresh. Drink local. Drink fresh. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

MY FRIEND’S DENTIST LAUNCH PARTY

June 30, 3pm: Join us for free ice cream, a Dunk-Your-Dentist water tank, bounce castle and corn hole. Proceeds from water tank ticket sales go to benefit the St. Mary Clinic.

RSVP on Facebook, or just show up Saturday the 30th at 3pm: www.facebook.com/ events/242279256538690. My Friend’s Dentist, 4622 Oleander Dr.

CHEF’S SUNDAY BRUNCH

July 1, 10:30am: Executive Chef Jessica Cabo pairs a seafood-centric fare with live music for our weekly Sunday Brunch. Our culinary team boldly takes on the down-home classics. Fare such as shrimp and grits with on-the-fly inspired sauces, pimento cheese Benedict, duck hash, and Southern style Rockefeller Oysters are just a few examples from the ever evolving menu. Our waffle and omelet station is a permanent fixture, and vegetarian options like green curry noodles are always hot ticket menu items. Live music at 11am and goes until 1:30pm. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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July 1, 2pm: Nothing like a good ole Sunday Funday Bar Crawl to get the July 4th celebration started! Dust off old glory, and get ready to have an epic Sunday Funday, America style, brought to you by Jack Daniels and Party Wilmington. There will be prizes galore, red white and blue swag, and even a chance to go visit the Jack Daniels distillery. Eventbrite: registration will be at Rebellion NC, 1-2pm. $10/person. Participating bars: Duck and Dive, The Husk Downtown, Rebellion NC, The River Rat, Pour House-Wilmington, Proof Bar & Lounge, The Liquid Room, Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill, Tavern Law 1832, and Hell’s Kitchen. Rebellion NC, 15 S Front St.

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

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support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

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

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

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wed., through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910-7967991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

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

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with MS, families and friends welcome.

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

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

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

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

PFLAG

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

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St. LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

INSIDER’S TOUR

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

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

GHOST WALK

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

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

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

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

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

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

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

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

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

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

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

LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

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

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

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

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

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

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

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

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

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

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