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9 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares

LATE-NIGHT FUNNIES “Anthony Weiner is running for mayor of New York City, and he had to change his

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skyline instead of Manhattan. Or as Weiner

on the Green’s ‘Measure for Measure.’

calls it, ‘an embarrassing photo I can live with.’”

11 cover story: Bethany Turner dives into

—Jimmy Fallon

the rehearsal process for Opera House’s ‘Les

through everyone’s phone records.” —Jay Leno “It’s coming out that in high school, Presi-

‘Les Misérables’ is recognized worldwide for its story of faithful love, epic sadness, and prideful nationalism as novelist Victor Hugo offers his take on the June Rebellion of 1832 in Paris. As well, he supplies a deeper look into the hearts of the poor and nearly defeated. In the ‘80s it was made into a Tony Award-winning musical, and in 2012 the story was revived as a film that stole awards shows globally. This month, Opera House Theatre Company will unveil their largest powerhouse voices in a production of the timeless musical. See page 11 for full coverage of the show. Cover photo of Jon Berry as Jean Valjean and above photo of Mary Stewart Evans as Cosette, both by Bethany Turner.

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23 film: Anghus gets a laugh out of ‘Fast and Furious 6.’

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years I have been writing the Live Local column in encore. On an average sunny day on Front Street, three different people came in with advertising they wanted me to buy for the bookstore.

Four people approached looking for a job, and about eight people called trying to sell books. One of the groups that wandered in per advertising left a bright green brochure for their latest venture: LiveLocalBuyLocal.com. Yes, you read that correctly!!

Do I feel vindicated or what? A resounding yes!

Just last week I put out the call for a commercial jingle and a new logo, and there is a for-profit advertising venture called Live Local Buy Local! Is it Christmas yet? What happened?

I thought it would be a perfect time for a little recap on what’s happened in the Live Local world over the past four years: November 2009: Gwenyfar calls encore’s editor Shea Carver to pitch a crazy idea about writing a column chronicling her undertaking of refraining from big-box stores, chain restaurants and Internet shopping for one year.

November 2010: First year of Live Local experiment is successfully completed. (Gwenyfar takes a victory coffee break at a local coffee shop.)

March 2011: Congress begins inquiry into the “Made in China” products at Smithsonian Gift Shops.

Downtown gets an independent toy store back with the opening of The Downtown Toy Company.

June 2011: Whistle blower reveals Home Depot violates the “Buy American Act.” July 2011: CFPUA announces local preference for contracting work. (Yes, it should have been obvious but let’s give them credit for doing something right for a change.)

Wilmington is given a bronze designation as a bicycle-friendly city from the League of American Bicyclists.

November 2011: $4.5 billion moved out of big banks and into community banks and credit unions.

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Governor Perdue establishes a statewide purchasing preference for NC bidders by executive order.

December 2011: Amazon asks shoppers to visit brick-and-mortar stores, then shop online with them instead. Many Americans are shocked to learn that the price for their neighbors’ and friends’ character is a measly $5 discount.

2011: The “All Made in the USA” house gets built in Bozeman, Montana, by the Lewendals.

January 2012: UN declares 2012 the International Year of the Co-operatives.

Live Local Resource Page launches at www.encorepub.com.

July 2012: Crescent Moon announces cash rebates of swipe fees to customers who pay in cash instead of plastic.

August 2012: Inaugural ILM Cash Mob gets organized by Lincoln Morris and has its first mob at Gravity Records.

Quarter Moon Books at Topsail Beach reports best year in sales ever!

September 2012: Inaugural Cape Fear Crop Mob is organized at Shelton Herb Farm.

November 2012: Listener asks for “Made In the USA” mug from WHQR Pledge Drive instead of “Made in China.” (Gwenyfar’s heart skips a beat with joy, love and devotion! Thank you!)

Tidal Creek carries “We Add Up”tees made from organic USA-grown cotton, union-printed in the USA. December 2012: Apple announces it will begin manufacturing a small portion of their product line stateside again. (Shea Carver does a victory lap around the office.)

Rick Santorum proposes a “Made in America Christmas” taking the message to FOX News.

March 2013: U.S. Post Office saved from losing Saturday delivery.

A drop in consumer spending at Walmart coincides with overall rise in consumer spending elsewhere (hallelujah!).

NC rallies around the film incentive to keep jobs here and money flowing in from out of state.

April 2013: Brooklyn Arts Center hosts Made in NC Craft show featuring NC crafters and their wares.

The Scoop celebrates 30 years in business in downtown Wilmington!

May 2013: The Marketplace Fairness Act clears the Senate (both of NC’s senators vote in its favor), allowing for the possibility that sales tax might have to be collected and remitted back to municipalities across the country.

Though these highlights might not look like much, they are an indication of a growing trend of activity that is bringing the Live Local message to the forefront of people’s minds and decision-making processes. What was a ridiculously extreme idea four years ago has become a very attainable part of daily life. Not only that, enough consumers consider local purchasing to be a factor in their spending—that it is a desirable marketing tool!

This, dear friends, is true victory. One of the main messages of the Live Local column has been that we must be vocal to bring manufacturing back home. We must tell business owners that we value their contributions to our local economy in order to build a stronger future. Now this message is heard loudly enough that real change is happening!

Just look back at what we have accomplished over the last four years. What do you think we could bring about with four more years? If we keep film money flowing in, and try to capture our economic growth with local spending, we might become a beacon of light for the country.

Wouldn’t it be great if instead of everyone telling us we need to be more like Charleston, people startled telling not only Charleston, but Raleigh and D.C., that they need to be more like Wilmington— with its strong local economy and high employment?

Together, we can make that happen. Four more years! Four more years!

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one word, I would have to choose “adventurous.” I have learned in my brief three weeks here that there is a lot of fun stuff to do in Wilmington. Stuff I likely wouldn’t see at home in Ireland. For one: a bar with volleyball courts. I think I’ve only played volleyball once in P.E. in school years ago. So, when I went out the other night with friends, I realized exactly how little I knew.

Firstly, I had no clue what was going on. Admittedly, whenever I play sports, I mostly end up getting injured or, worse, injuring someone else. So, to not run away when I see a ball coming at me—and avoid a potential nose bleed or broken arm—is quite a tricky balance.

When I went onto the court, I was told to serve the ball. I may as well have served it to the court one over; my aim was awful. To top it off, this must have happened at least three times; I can’t really remember because I was so mortified. However, things improved a little after I eventually

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On a follow-up trip, I took a pass on the volleyball. Instead, I went to try out a game called “cornhole,” (I now know is not called “corn-bags” after being laughed at upon repeating it). I was relived to find I wasn’t the worst at playing.

There were a few hits—and a few good misses (sorry again to those who were caught in the cross-fire of my bean-bag tossing). But with the two bars, the volleyball courts and even a band playing on the sand, I have to say I was impressed. What a refreshing change of pace.

At home the usual hang-out spots for people would be a pub, night club or a sporting event, mostly for Gaelic football and Hurling (Irish sports)—or the odd soccer or rugby matches. I often visited the

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FROM IRELAND TO ILM: Fiona O’ Sullivan dishes about her life in Wilmington as compared to life in Dublin. Courtesy photo.

pub with my friends at the weekend for the bants (banter, a.k.a chats), where we could catch up on how everyone’s week has gone. So, when I started telling my friends about these volleyball courts, they seemed to be a bit envious. I don’t think it’ll be too long before they come over for a visit.

Another newbie encounter: sushi. In Ireland, when dining out we eat mostly Italian, American, pub, Indian or Thai food. In fact, I only know of one sushi restaurant in Dublin, which doesn’t look (or smell) that appealing, so it’s never really interested me to try it. And Irish stomachs aren’t really ones for trying raw food! However, there seems to be loads of sushi restaurants here, so I thought I may as well be brave and give it a go.

Going to an “all you can eat” sushi restaurant worried me. I thought I’d be leaving just as hungry as I came in—assuming I wouldn’t like anything. I had to laugh when the order was given to the waiter. Some of the names I caught did not sound too appetizing: “Godzilla Roll,” “Spider Roll,” “Volcano Roll” and “Rainbow Roll.” This isn’t anywhere near the menu items seen at an average Irish pub, usually consisting of chips (fries) or a “Sunday Roast” (chicken with stuffing, sausages, bacon and eggs with either hashed browns or mashed potato).

After the plate arrived, a huge variety of rolls sat before me. As creative as the lay-

out looked, I have to admit I didn’t feel so hungry. All I kept thinking was, I am eating raw fish.

My friends assured me it was really tasty, so taking a leap of faith, I tried a California Roll. Ummm—yeah, let’s just say I don’t think I’ll be trying that again.

But the fried Godzilla Roll wasn’t so bad.

After trying a few other pieces, I came to the conclusion that sushi tastes better than it looks.

One thing I did find ease with last week was the transition of changing my life around. I discovered Zumba classes in ILM are not too far from where I live. I absolutely love to do Zumba at home, so I didn’t have to think twice about signing up here. The first day I went, at the beginning of the class, the instructor asked if anyone new joined. Thinking nothing of it, I raised my hand.

“Only one new member—OK, great!” she said.

Smiling back at everyone who turned to stare at me, I felt confident I couldn’t possibly embarrass myself since this was something I actually knew how to do.

Wrong.

Halfway through the class, when one of the songs came to an end, the teacher called out to “the new girl” to dance in front of everyone. I froze.

She can’t actually be serious! I thought, assuming it was a joke.

Low and behold, the class formed a circle around me and people awaited my performance. I walked up slowly, feeling my face starting to burn ... pink, red, maroon. The music started, and I followed the instructor, laughing my way through the whole thing. Though I’m grateful to be able to keep up with her.

As soon as the music finished, I ran back to join the circle, half thankful I did it and half thankful it was over! Next time, I’ll be a bit more wary of admitting to being a newcomer.

As you can see I can only claim this week “adventurous.” Adjusting to life over here has been quite an exciting journey so far.

Getting the opportunity to try new experiences I wouldn’t necessarily have at home certainly makes such a big change less stressful. This week I have overcome a couple of fears like eating sushi.

Fear of public humiliation? Done that, too.Dancing in front of a class of strangers normally would have me running for the hills back at home. As one can see, I am intrigued as to what next week brings.

NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Culture Clash Low Fashion Meets Islam on Turkish TV: Five self-proclaimed devout, conservative Muslim women host the TV series “Building Bridges” on channel A9, presenting the seemingly contradictory case against both the female headscarf and Turkey’s turn to secularism. A report on Slate.com in May noted that the five are “mostly bottle blonds ... (with) neon lipstick” wearing “brightly colored satin pantsuits and T-shirts with designer brand names that stretched over their chests.” “Building Bridges” in principle supports interfaith dialogue, but guests (noted Slate) “often appear ... with their eyebrows arched in the manner of a serious person certain he is the victim of a practical joke.”

Recurring Themes Creative Smuggling: Abdullah Riyaz, 50, was arrested at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, India, in April after he appeared to be uncomfortable sitting in the waiting area. Officials found four “biscuits” of solid gold in his socks but obviously thought there might be more, and after nature took its course, found Riyaz to be one of those rare humans with the ability to brag that he once excreted gold (eight more “biscuits”).

A report circulated in April that an apparently Orthodox Jewish man (likely a “Kohen”) had tied himself up, head to toe, in a plastic bag while seated on an airline flight likely because his teachings told him that flying over a cemetery would yield “impurities.” News of the Weird mentioned a similar report in 2001. Airlines have made accommodations in the past, even in the face of criticism that a man in a plastic bag is a safety hazard. (Exceptions to the Kohen belief: Accidental tears in the bag are excused, but pre-punched air holes not; Kohenim unaware of the cemetery overflight in advance do not need protection; and deceased family members yield no impurities.)

Accountability: The chairman of the National Showcaves Center in a Welsh national park, aiming to halt a recent downturn in tourism business, threatened in April to sue the U.K. National Weather Service for its “all too (frequent) ... gloom and doom reports.” The NWS had called for snow and cold weather over Easter weekend, but no snow fell, and the cold weather was tempered by sun and blue skies. (He also suggested adding “health”type warnings to forecasts, e.g., beware that weather reports might be wrong.)

In New Haven, Conn., in March, police had trapped two car-theft suspects in a multifamily building whose occupants were hiding from the suspects, thus necessitating urgency in ending the siege. Officers ordered a K-9 unit but were told it would be delayed. In a tactic departments occasionally employ, officers still threatened to

release the dogs immediately, and to make the threat credible, available officers began barking.

The suspects quickly surrendered rather than face the vicious canines.

Herbert and Catherine Schaible, members of the First Century Gospel Church in Philadelphia and believers in faith-healing rather than medical care, were convicted in 2011 in the bacterialpneumonia death of their 2-year-old son, Kent.

As a condition of probation, they promised medical care for their remaining eight children, but in April 2013, their youngest son, Brandon, died after severe diarrhea and pneumonia, again treated only by prayer, and they were arrested and the other children removed from the home.

The medical examiner called Brandon’s death a homicide, and the couple also face five to 10 years in prison for violating probation.

Detectives’ New Best Friend (Facebook): Christopher Robinson, 23, became just one of many recent suspects whose addiction to Facebook did him in. Robinson had never made a single child support payment in the three years since a court order was issued in Milwaukee, Wis., and the case had languished over how to prove that he was hiding money. Using other evidence for probable cause, the prosecutor got a warrant to search Robinson’s private Facebook information and discovered a candid photograph of him, laughing over a pile of cash.

The annual Chinese “tomb sweeping” celebration has been mentioned several times in News of the Weird, but has experienced a resurgence since 2008 when the government reinstated it as an official holiday. The theory is that people bring valuable items (such as jewelry) to ancestors’ gravesites and bury them with the body, which will upgrade the relative’s afterlife. Now, however, practitioners seem convinced that paper images of items are sufficient (and, of course, less expensive). Many simply leave signed (and generous!) checks for the dead, according to an April New York Times dispatch, and others bury representations of “mistresses” to accompany presumably frisky corpses.

said one, “the most ridiculous threat ... to any wildlife I have seen yet.”

In one of the more prominent recent “that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it” cases, Vicky Pryce, 60, finally gave up in March and admitted to a judge that her husband, not she, was driving their speeding car in 2003. She was married at the time to high-ranking British government official Chris Huhne, whose license would have been suspended had he been driving and thus, she volunteered. The couple’s 10-year ruse had inspired two trials ending without decision. (Huhne “rewarded” Pryce for her loyalty in 2010 by having an affair. The couple are divorced and will be imprisoned separately for perverting justice.)

“Recovered memory” was a popular psychotherapy diagnosis in the 1980s, ultimately responsible for jail sentences for priests, parents and school officials after patients suddenly somehow “remembered” long-suppressed bizarre and vicious (and sometimes “satanic”) sex crimes that never actually happened. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, of the University of California, Irvine, and other skeptics have since proven that false memories can be created and are now concentrating on fashioning them for beneficial purposes to lose weight, to stop smoking, to curb drinking.

An April report in Time magazine noted that “up to 40 percent” of people could be convinced that they had had bad experiences with a certain behavior and that, properly identified, those people could be taught to avoid it. Said Dr. Loftus, “We do have a malleable memory.”

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The two-person show stars Anna Stromberg and Mike O’Neil. O’Neil plays Thomas, a playwright/director auditioning actresses for his adaptation of the infamous novella “Venus in Furs” by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. After a fruitless afternoon, he is on the brink of going home when Vanda (Stromberg) tumbles through the door. As they read her audition scene together, a subtle folding and blending of story within story, person within image, and power within strength begins to play out between them. The script is skillfully crafted, a fantastic and erudite conception that literature lovers will adore.

Published in 1870, “Venus in Furs,” the novella, has been filmed five times, and David Ives’ play has been adapted for cinema by Roman Polanski. There must be something at the core of this work that speaks to the fundamental questions of human experience for it to continue to provoke artistic discussion. Ives’ play, particularly, is fascinating.

O’Neil is not a likeable character at any point in the show, at least not for me. We meet him whining and watch him become a tyrant, a monster, a vulnerable child, a wounded lover and a sadist. It’s a lot of ground to cover. I am repeatedly surprised to hear people in life, when confronted with evidence of the evil of those they know, say things like, “But she seemed so nice!” or “He was such a fun guy!”

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intelligent, and non-threatening. All of which makes his slow reveal and transformation all the more terrifying and revolting.

Stromberg hits just about every note on the gamut of human emotion in the course of this show. Outside of the shock value that her costuming elicits, she is a childish little girl, a frighteningly royal queen, a goddess, a teacher, a middle-class housewife, a bad-ass lower-class hustler, and a multitude of other guises wrapped into one. Her changes of emotion and person begin at an almost feverish pace and gradually coalesce into a sustained note that builds.

Did I mention she also does this all in high heels?

There are so many subtle elements that are necessary for this show to work. Director Lee Lowrimore really understands pacing—the rhythm is phenomenal as it slowly builds to what only can be described as a climax. There are no moments in the 90-minute piece where the audience becomes bored enough to check out mentally or emotionally. It is absolutely essential to find performers who really perform and connect with this work, because it isn’t just the exceptionally well-written dialogue that makes it work.

It’s the tension that crackles across the stage.

Lowrimore does a wonderful job of placing them far apart, making the audience really feel the energy between them, then bringing them closer and closer together only to send them hurtling away. When O’Neil backs Stromberg into a corner by the door, I was completely prepared to jump out of my seat if necessary and defend her, because I was totally prepared for him to try to rape her on stage. Fear welled out of her eyes, and she convinced me she thought the same.

Inexperienced directors are scared of silence on stage, which is not so for Lowrimore, who knows

silence can speak volumes. When O’Neil draped Stromberg in a “fur” as she lounged on the divan, you could hear a collective intake of breath—the room was a live wire of anticipation. Both O’Neil and Stromberg must need a lot of quiet time alone after the show to come down from this, because it looks mentally and emotionally taxing.

The Cape Fear Playhouse is an incredibly intimate space, which makes a show like this all the more overwhelming with no physical distance from the performers. When Stromberg bends over wearing a merry widow, fishnets and mesh panties, it is mere feet from the front row. Blessed with a gorgeous body, Stromberg must have a tremendous amount of self-confidence to do this at such close quarters with a roomful of strangers night after night.

Jeff Loy’s lighting is always great. I love his lightening and “subtle fireplace glow.” Not that I am a theatre-goer who is bothered by the leap of imagination, but that the details on the spare set were paid such close attention—down to the fuse box for the light switches in the converted sweat-shop turned loft—it was really the icing on the cake.

Needless to say, this is not an appropriate play to take children to, or even really adolescents. What is being discussed is not so much sex, but power on a very deep, subtle, fundamental and experiential level.

I agree with Lowrimore’s observation that far more is physically revealed on the beach in the summer. It’s not about titillation, rather than a sexy prelude to a hot and heavy evening. It is a very deep discussion of questions at the very core of human relationships.

It is absolutely worth the admission to see this provocative script, talented performers, and exquisitely executed production.

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tale of the human condition:

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‘Measure for Measure’ tackles sexual desires, political agendas

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“problem plays,” “Measure for Measure” walks the line of comedy and drama. Yet, at its heart remains a tale of the human condition. Vices and temptation comingle, as the plot centers around a righteously led village by a moral high-ground Duke who’s punishing villagers for their sexual desires.

Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green will present “Measure for Measure” for the first time as part of their 21st season. Artistic director Cherri McKay says the time is ripe to host the show.

“The juxtaposition of the moral drama and the comedy in this piece is fascinating,” she explains. “The situation in the play itself is relevant in our world today, which only reiterates

the fact that Shakespeare’s representation of the human drama is timeless.”

Directed by Wilmington newcomer Nicole Farmer—who made an impressive debut just last month, directing “William and Judith” for Browncoat Pub and Theatre—the show is familiar to the Juilliard grad. She produced and acted in it in LA in 1998 with her peers from her own Oasis Theatre Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Festival.

“We performed a very modern, ‘election year’-style extravaganza, replete with the use of video, TV newscasters, campaign posters, and all the intrigue of American politicking,” she explains. “The play worked well as a modern commentary on the political arena and was unique in the context of the festival, where most of the plays were performed with period costumes and settings.”

The local debut will remain set in Shakespearean 17th century. However, pervasive themes from modern-day society run the gamut, especially when focused on government. Folks can expect power, lust, self-righteousness, ambition, betrayal, loyalty, deception, injustice and especially political manipulation.

“Look at how political the whole issue of re-

SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN: Returning in its 21st season Cape Fear Shakespeare puts on ‘Measure for Measure,’ starring Susan Auten, Newlin Parker and Craig Kittner, at Greenifeld Lake Amphitheater. Photo by Davis Silverthorn

productive choice is for women today,” Farmer compares. “Men have always tried to maintain control over women’s bodies. Politicians in this country—both liberal and conservative—are constantly changing the content of sex education in the schools and the laws surrounding pregnancy. The birth-control method called ‘abstinence’ is exactly what the Duke in ‘Measure for Measure’ is advocating.”

The director cast Susan Auten as Isabella, Craig Kittner as the Duke, Newlin Parker as Angelo and Clare Kiley as Escalus. Farmer intentionally chose a female for the normal male role.

“Clare Kiley is the temperate voice of reason,” she elaborates. “[Auten] brings great strength and determination, [while Kittner] rises to the challenge of playing a ruler who is in disguise as the Friar most of the play. Parker plays Angelo with all the tormented lechery of a man who once considered himself pious.”

This dichotomy continues to present itself in every form across societies worldwide. Farmer prepared by printing pictures from the Internet to take to table-reads. She found photos of politicians arguing in parliament and other political arenas and aligned them with photographs of The Three Stooges.

“It was uncanny how similar the photos were!” she quips. “The jabbing, poking, covering of the mouth, strangle holds, nose tweaks and head bonks—exactly the same! I 10 encore | june 5 - 11, 2013| www.encorepub.com

have used these images to direct the comedic scenes with this kind of physical comedy in mind, and the actors have taken these ideas and run with them.”

With the setting outdoors in Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, nuance will not be the focal point. So many elements—frogs croaking, bugs buzzing, trees swaying—will be fighting for attention. Therefore, Farmer is ensuring the audience notices the stage first.

“We are going for bigger physicality and increased projection for an audience that will include children and families with limited exposure to the classics,” she says.

Shane Fernando is helping achieve such goals in design. Fernando, active with the company for many years—“he doesn’t know it yet, but we’re not letting him go!”

McKay says—is approaching the set simplistically. The idea is to allow the actors and language to stand out wholly and foremost.

“There are two major components,” Fernando says, “the first consisting of a main double-stepped platform that rotates throughout the show to create different places. The other main component is the use of projected images of Medieval engravings, creating various backdrops to transport the audience to times and places of the work.”

While there are no “good” and “bad” people in the play—no heroes or villians— what the show does is focus on the everyday forces which persuade human choices. “We are all tempted in life,” Farmer states. “We are all tested, and it is our actions in those moments that show our frailty or bravery as humans. Any character that the audience decides early on is ‘evil’ or ‘pure’ will be challenged to re-evaluate their assessment.”

The idea of it being a “problem play” is something Farmer has embraced. In fact, she finds the flow between comedy and drama a true testament to Shakespeare’s ingenue. Though challenging for the performers, it’s what makes the audience engaged.

“This is a play, ultimately, about the truth of the human experience,” Farmer says. “The scenes flip flop between the street life, or riff-raff who are being arrested for being too openly sexual, and the ruling class that is pondering the deeper meaning of what it means to be pious and pure.”

“Measure for Measure” will open at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday, June 7th, at 8 p.m. The show runs every weekend through June 30th, with additional shows on Thursday, June 20th and 27th. The shows are free, but donations are accepted to help Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green continue bringing the Bard’s work to the masses every summer.

tale of tragedy and talent: Opera House Theatre Company will unleash big voices in ‘Les Misérables’

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tale of love, pride and woe,

“Les Misérables” is one of the most emotionally wrenching pieces within the literary and musical-theatre canons. Origid nating with Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel and be,coming a Tony Award-winning musical in the g‘80s, “Les Misérables” is now a film that has ggarnered over 30 awards and introduced the timeless piece to a new generation. d The story begins in 1815 France, as the poor tare treated as scum, and those who commit dcrimes, no matter how small, become slaves in imprisonment. One such prisoner is Jean hValjean, who will be played by Jon Berry in the eWilmington production from Opera House Thetatre Company this month. Valjean was given ”five years for stealing bread for his starving -nephew, and 14 additional years for attempting dan escape.

Finally Valjean is awarded parole by Javert, a lawman on a power trip in the name of “jus” tice.”

The ex-prisoner’s newly found freedom a sinstills personal turmoil: He wonders, Should I treturn to a life of thievery after all the years of eabuse and discrimination—or should I repent -and turn over a new leaf? o The audience follows Valjean on his journey, swhere almost a decade later he is no longer known as the ex-convict Valjean but a respect”ed and wealthy factory owner, Monsieur Made—leine. He hides his old identity from everyone— ybut having discarded his ticket-of-leave, Valjean eis again under the hunt of Javert. e We learn of one of the factory’s employees, eFantine (Heather Setzler), who sends money sto an innkeeper and his wife (Jason Hatfield -and Denise S. Bass) to care for her young, il-legitimate daughter, Cosette (Camille Knab).

Once the other workers discover Fantine’s sescret, they turn on her, and she is fired by the ,factory foreman. Fantine, willing to do anything -for Cosette—whom her mother thinks is ex-tremely ill—turns to a life of harlotry, even sell-ing her hair to send any bit of money she can .to her daughter. f When Monsieur Madeleine discovers what ehas befallen his employee, he promises to find rCosette and bring her back to good health. It is orevealed that the innkeepers, the Thénardiers, sare not what Fantine thought. If anything, howtever, they are riotous comic relief.

As years pass, Monsieur Madeleine con-tinues to care for Cosette (now played by tMary Stewart Evans). In the streets of Paris, hthe beautiful and innocent girl meets Marius ,(Cressler Peele), a crusader against the cruel tand tyrannic government. Love strikes the rduo upon first sight, though they never speak gwords. The Thénardiers’ daughter, Éponine, recognizes Cosette from her childhood—and though she secretly pines for Marius, helps him

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0 Chestnut St. Thalian Hall, 31 $25/person .net etheatrecompany www.operahous in his fight to locate Cosette once more.

Meanwhile, Paris is unruly as the poor seek to rebel against the oppressive authority. Marius’ good friend, Enjolras (Jason Hatfield), leads the revolution. A young and fiesty boy, Gavroche (Emilia Torello), rises up against the rich alongside his older counterparts.

As the story plays out, the audience witnesses soaring love and immense pain, selfless anguish and prideful nationalism. “Les Misérables” is one of the most moving and eye-opening musicals, as we see the plight of the poor and the degradation from the rich. It is a tragedy—with a bit of witty fun from the innkeepers—and the story will stick with the audience long after the curtains have closed.

Director Suellen Yates of Opera House Theatre Company first encountered the musical about 20 years ago on Broadway, as well as the restaged touring production. She says the music is what draws her first to the tale. “It just sweeps you up into the emotion of the story,” she ensures.

“I read the book this spring,” Yates continues. “I was worried it was going to be like a school assignment: dry, boring, just something to get through. But I really loved it [and] all the details and character back stories that didn’t make it into the musical, all the vivid descriptions that Victor Hugo wrote of everything he saw. It is just as compelling as the musical—truly, the story is the beating heart of this musical.”

Yates was very careful in selecting her cast.

After watching the 2012 film, she made sure to put voices first. “Russell Crowe is a very talented actor and did a great job acting in the movie,” she says. “And he isn’t a bad singer; he can certainly carry a tune. But that is not the kind of voice this musical demands. It demands a huge, powerful voice that can carry you along emotionally and let you relax into the music.”

The director states that translating the musical made for stage into a movie left some technical issues, such as in the powerful number “One Day More.” “On stage it is unbelievably moving and emotional; the way the number is staged is very theatrical, not realistic,” she explains. “The movie was much more realistic in its staging, so instead of all the main characters

Emilia Torello as Gavroche sticks it to Javert (Bob Workmon) in ‘Little People,’ a tune from ‘Les Misérables,’ as Enjolras (Jason Hatfield, far right) and Marius (Cressler Peele, rear center), look on.

Photo by Bethany Turner

appearing onstage together, in the movie it was all cut-aways to the different characters, which wasn’t as effective. The other really impressive thing about ‘One Day More’ on stage is the wall of sound that comes at you as voice after voice joins and builds; they also couldn’t achieve that effect in a movie.”

“Les Misérables” as a musical is all about playing the sound up—or down—to draw out emotional response. For instance, Yates says, the ending of Act I sounds like the end of the show, leaving the audience with a sense of what’s to come all through intermission. “It’s very climatic,” she tells. “But in the movie there was no intermission—it sounded like an ending, but nothing ended.”

As with all of Opera House’s productions, actors auditioning first came in and sang for the directors and the musical director, Lorene Walsh. Then, as they were holding auditions for all four summer shows, everyone showed off their dancing skills in large groups on Saturday.

On Sunday, there were callbacks.

“All of the callbacks for ‘Rent’ and ‘Les Misérables’ were singing callbacks,” Yates shares. “You had to be able to really sing this show—really blow it out of the park—to be considered. Then it is a matter of seeing who can act the part, and mixing and matching to make sure the cast makes sense as a whole.

Everyone we chose for a lead in this show showed us in auditions that they could blow the

doors off vocally and really sing with emotion.”

The most difficult part of directing “Les Misérables” for Yates was the preparation before rehearsals even started. There is no script for the actors—the show only comes with music, lyrics, and an English libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. “It doesn’t indicate who is on stage other than the person actually singing,” Yates admits. “So we had to create a breakdown that the actors could follow, one that included the plot and who was singing what. I had multiple versions of all of this—spreadsheets, etc—to make sure we weren’t missing anything.”

Every solo line in the show—and there are a lot, Yates assures—had to be assigned before music rehearsal could begin. “It was like putting a giant puzzle together,” the director describes.

“If so-and-so is in scene two, then they can’t make the change to be in scene three, etc.”

Likewise, blocking had to fit within the boundaries of the music, she adds. “Timing the movement to the emotion and the beats within the music was a completely new challenge for me. Because there is music for the whole show, everything (including all the acting) has to fit within its parameters.”

Yates amends that although the show has offered its challenges, the rehearsal process has been a rewarding experience for all. “The cast and design teams are all extremely invested in the project—dedicated, hardworking, and excited,” she says. “The play and music are so beautifully written and the story so compelling that the emotional response from the actors was very natural. [It] has been an absolute joy thanks to the cast and, most importantly, to Lorene Walsh. You will hear her hard work and creative genius in every glorious note.”

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experiencing life and death:

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Diane Hause brings guests into an ethereal art experience

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has made our lives exponentially easier, it has also changed our relationships to each other and the way we perceive our lives. Not often do we appreciate the here and now, because we are always looking toward the big party next weekend or waiting for everything to fall into place once we get the perfect job. But as artist Diane Hause explores in her newest exhibition, sometimes we need to revel in and enjoy the “right now.”

Diane Hause’s new exhibition “Eyeing the Cosmos While Astride the Abyss” opens on June 8th and is an interactive journey inspired by her own personal odyssey after discovering she had stagefour cancer.

Traveling out to Ivanhoe, NC may seem like a trek and while, yes, it is, it’s also an unparalleled experience. The natural beauty that exists outside of Wilmington harkened to a landscape untouched by time and naturally preserved. As an artist, Diane Hause left the chaos of Atlanta to return to the serenity of North Carolina.

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7 • Sat., June 8th 2TEN Haustudio wy E., Ivanhoe 15930 NC 210 H .com www.haustudio Building both her home and studio in Ivanhoe, she’s found ample amounts of inspiration and, most importantly, peace.

“In 2010 I was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer that had spread to my lungs, liver, bones and spine. I was told there was no cure, but that the cancer could be ‘managed’ with a mastectomy, removal of lymph nodes, taking a daily chemo pill and a monthly IV drip,” Hause says.

“On that day, the patterns of the floor tile in my doctor’s office were forever etched into my mind. There it was, the lifting of a proverbial veil. The night after my diagnosis, at 3 a.m., I woke up afraid—afraid

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BEAUTIFUL ABYSS: Installation artist Diane Hauss unveils a look inside her personal journey, the interpretation of which can be seen as any person’s journey. Courtesy photo

of everything unknown to me, which suddenly seemed like absolutely everything.

I went outside to a sky full of stars and looking upward, drifted into deep infinite space. When I went back into the house, I was shocked that two hours had passed.

“I had no more fear, just peace,” Hause describes.

The inspiration for this work was not immediate, and Diane was not hit with a lightening bolt from above, but it slowly and organically evolved as she dealt with the life-changing news. “My perspective shifted as I begin to view life and small moments in a new way,” Hause explains.

Upon arriving at her studio, guests are invited to remove their shoes and patiently wait their turn. Flipping an hourglass, each visitor is allowed 5 minutes to be alone in the space before the sand runs out and the next person joins them.

A complete sensory experience, visitors are first greeted by a calming smell and the ethereal sounds of Yoko Ono, who remixed a song specifically for Hause.

Without ruining the initial experience for visitors with a descriptive play-by-play of the space, I can share with you that, while it will be different for everyone, you will leave with a sense of inner peace, safety, and the feeling that you are not alone.

Mimicking Diane’s personal journey the night of her diagnosis, visitors are posed with the vastness of the universe, the image of themselves, the need to give and receive, and the desire to wish.

The culmination of the entire experience

is entitled “the womb room.” In a corner of the space, Hause has recreated the womb. The tent-like structure—with thick blankets, no lighting, a surprising soft and cushioned floor—is both dark, comfortable, initially intimidating but ultimately familiar.

Quietly sitting and listening to a recording of a heartbeat, guests have metaphorically returned to the womb. The sound of a mother’s heartbeat is the one basic thing that everyone shares. On this sensory journey, visitors travel from the vastness of the cosmos to the safety of the womb. Hause has created an installation that physically encapsulates the moments we experience when trying to understand something that seems unfathomable and exists beyond our control.

This work, whatever folks may believe, provides comfort and hope. Physically experiencing how Hause herself dealt with life-altering news, visitors emerge from the space with a new perspective, changed themselves.

“This is my gesture to that moment,” the artist tells. “That realized moment between fear/peace, life/death, finite/infinite. You are invited to experience my attempt at manifesting this profound transformative state into an installation. All that is required of you is to wear comfortable clothing and to bring an object, no larger than a quarter, that you can exchange on the ‘Table of Tokens’ that is waiting for you at the center of your journey.”

There will be an opening reception at Hause’s studio on Saturday, June 8th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display through July, and visitors are invited to make an appointment to experience it.

Hause provides excellent directions to her studio on her website, www.haustudio.com

galleryguide| Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street.

Volume 34 features work by Sarah Collier, Becky Carey, Cornelius Riley, Bambie and Eli Thompson.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302/910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com We are taking entries for our June show, which will be juried and 1st, 2nd and 3rd awards given. Information on entry requirements and form are on the Events page on the website. The theme is “Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse and Create!” Entry fee is 35.00/ 30.00 for members.

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com Our featured artist this month is Heather Divoky—“Seeking Harmony: Man Meets Nature.” In markers and mixed media approaches, Heather’s art explores the opportunities for mankind to connect with nature.

Heather’s collection will be featured until June 27th. Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists inspired by nature, including art, jewelry, photography, pottery and wood crafts. All are original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area. We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers. Come by and support your local creative community.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace

We are looking for unique funky and classic representations of anything floral! Two- and three-dimension and any medium will be accepted. Send photos of your work to Info@figmentsgallery.com.

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com “From Dior’s Paris to Calabash: Whimsical Creations & Vintage Fashion Drawings” by George Gerald Davis, hangs through 6/15.

Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will feature works by George Gerald Davis, an apprentice with a modeliste of Christian Dior in order to study draping and design. With Brook Volland, opened a millinery shop in New York before relocating to Wilson, N.C. and opened GeraldBrook Boutique, run for 28 years.

The show at Sunset River will include several of Davis’ whimsically embellished shoes along with 30-some original vintage fashion drawings from his college days in the States and his apprenticeship in Paris.

THE WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431 Tues. and Thurs., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cape Fear Community College is pleased to present “Bundles,” a solo exhibition of Aaron Wilcox’s work, hanging until Monday, June 28th. “Bundles” consists of nearly 30 ceramic sculptures, accompanied by digital detail photographs of the sculptures, and drawings of existing or speculative sculptures. In this exhibition, Wilcox relishes in exploiting the malleable nature of clay and the boundaries that arise in its fired form.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Spring Quartet” now hangs at New Elements Gallery. It showcases new works

by Nancy Carter, Catherine Lea, Victoria Primicias and Sally Sutton. The exhibition will feature a collection of landscapes and abstract paintings executed in four distinctly different styles and media, yet all with the underlying influence of our natural environment. Many of the artists will be on hand during the opening reception to discuss their works. “Spring Quartet” will remain on display through June 22nd.

NOW HANGING CAPE FEAR NATIVE: “Buddha” (original markers) done by Heather Divoky. Courtesy picture.

features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

WiLMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION

120. S. Second St., USO Building Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.wilmington-art.org Stop by our permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic Hannah Block USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington. Art work changes monthly so drop by and see what’s new, the gallery has great north light! Receptions will be held on Fourth Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m..

FIGMENTS GALLERY

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-5094289 http://figmentsgallery.com Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Figments Gallery offers a fresh mix of eclectic work from local and international artists of all genres. Come by for an Open House Exhibit featuring new artists on the Second Friday of every month from 6-8.

It’s a great event to connect with the arts community! **Call to Artists! Figments Gallery is hosting “BLOOM!”, a floral exhibit in June.

River to Sea Gallery

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 1-4pm.

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

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken”

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dad, dude, donavon:

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Donavon Frankenreiter talks touring with kids, NC surfing, and his latest album

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publicist connects us, I announce I’m speaking to him from Wilmington, North Carolina. “You’re in one of my favorite spots,” he reponds.

It is 9 a.m. in Hawaii—six hours behind the East Coast—where my interviewee lives with his wife and two sons: Hendrix, 10, and Ozzy, 6. However, Donavon’s story begins in Southern California, where he discovered a passion for surfing and was signed with Billabong by age 15.

His early surfing career led him to rent a room from musician Jack Johnson’s parents in Oahu’s North Shore. Donavon, having taken up guitar himself as a teen, became fast friends with Jack.

Donavon’s infatuation with the guitar led him to a West Coast rock act called Sunchild. The group not only appeared on the Vans Warped Tour but also opened for such greats as Willie Nelson, Doobie Brothers, Ben Harper, and Social Distortion. Yet in 2002, Donavon went his own way, signing solo with Jack’s label, Brushfire Records.

Over a decade later, Donavon tours the world for surf and tunes, exploring and performing in both exotic and domestic locales. His gentle surf rock is a product of his original songwriting and laid-back vibe.

Recognized for effervescent tracks such as “Free,” “Life, Love and Laughter,” and “Move By Yourself,” Donavon’s light and smoky vocals meld effortlessly with ukuleles, acoustic guitars, and hip drum beats.

Thus, the artist’s appreciation for Wilmington is easily guessed: North Carolina surfing.

“My friends and I, we’ll go out on the boat to a little island out there and surf or hit the beach and catch some waves,” he shares.

“We’ve always had a great time. But we started years ago playing at the Soapbox.”

Our conversation took place on Wednesday, May 29th. As we discussed his upcoming June 9th performance at Battleship Park, a new venue for the ILM veteran, I wished him happy anniversary. Donavon’s fifth solo record “Start Livin’” was celebrating its first birthday.

“No way, really?” the songwriter remarked.

“Wow. I hadn’t even thought of that.”

Donavon’s likely been too busy to keep track of album anniversaries. During our chat, he was preparing to ship out to Japan for a unique festival held June 1st. “The moment that we play, they’re turning off all the electricity, generators and everything, and we’re playing by candlelight,” he tells. “Everybody in the audience brings a candle, and the whole stage is filled with hundreds of candles. It’ll be

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His tour in promotion of “Start Livin’” will take him across Europe, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, too. “For me, it’s like incredible. It’s a blessing,” Donavon shares. “I’ve been surfing for over 20 years, and I’ve got fans all over the world. I’ve been going out and meeting them and doing a lot of publicity through surfing with my different endorsements. Then Jack Johnson, when I first started, took me out on the road all around the world for two years.”

Donavon continues visiting these places as an ode to his global fans. “You never know when you put out a record whether you have surf fans or you don’t have surf fans, or if people know you or they don’t know you—you don’t know if they’re going to come out and see your music,” he admits. “It’s just a great thing that I’m able to connect, and I feel very fortunate to not just [circumnavigate] America a few times on an album cycle. When we put out a record, we can tour for three years off that album, because it’s hard to get every single spot. It’s wonderful in that sense.”

“Start Livin’” is an exercise in bold moves and years of experience for Donavon. No drums appear on the record. Rather, hand claps, pots and pans, bells, and singing bowls act as percussion. Even beans in a can and Zippo lighters grace the album.

Though Donavon didn’t plan to finish quickly, once his creative juices were flowing, “Start Livin’” was completed in seven days.

“I didn’t even plan on there not being drums or the way the percussion stuff happened,” he concedes. “It was just one of those things, me and Matt [Grundy, bassist] went in the studio and we had an engineer in there. The one thing I did want to do, more than anything, was sing the song and play the guitar [together first].”

Donavon had Matt join him in singing and instrumentation, tracking that portion first live and building each song up from there.

“Before, you would get bass and drums done, get a great track, and then they’re like, ‘Cool—now go sing on it,’” Donavon describes. “It just feels strange to me, not

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Southern California, Donavon Frankenreiter calls the Aloha State home. Courtesy photo

being able to sing while I play guitar.”

This album marks Donavon’s first experimentation with a reversed recording process. “I did it the complete opposite way of what I have always ever done,” he says.

The resulting sound is anything but bare bones. Each song is clean and organic as the audience can visualize the musicians’ unique percussive elements. Listeners can pick out the can of beans and the taps upon the guitar. Like playing acoustic ‘round a fireside, Donavon’s take on “Start Livin’” is relaxed and warm. The record is even based on love: his love for his wife and children, and including a track dedicated to a good friend, surfer Andy Irons, who passed away in 2010.

“I really enjoyed the ‘A.I.’ track,” the musician shares. “I think the process of making ‘Start Livin’’ for me was just a fun experience. It just all happened. I was like, Woah, we’re done? It was great.”

Donavon’s tour will take him around the globe through the end of this year. He plans to record a new album in early 2014. “I’ve been trying to write while I’m on the road as much as I can,” he notes. “You never know when it will happen. I’m not waking up every day and sitting down trying to write.

It just sort of happens at certain times, and once it starts to happen, that moment doesn’t stop really.”

As Donavon’s parents were supportive of his passions, so is he to his sons. Hendrix

and Ozzy play guitar and drums and like to sing, Donavon says. “Whatever they want to do,” he assures. “Right now they’re really into surfing and fishing.”

Though he brought his family on tour last year, this time they will spend the summer at home. “It’s hard to get them out of Hawaii,” he jokes. “[Last year] we checked out as many thing as we could all through Europe and the East Coast. We rode a standing wave in Munich, Germany. We went to the beach as much as we could and surfed. Traveling is really, really fun—it’s amazing—but also it’s difficult sometimes to have a family on a bus.”

Donavon affirms they’re not often in hotels on tour. “Nobody showers for a week,” he tells. “Two kids and my wife on a bus with seven other dudes—it gets a little old after a while for them. But it’s exciting for them, too. Those are my special moments, when they’re with me, because I get to share all the ups and downs, and the shows and the music, with them.”

Donavon Frankenreiter will share his music, old and new, with Wilmington at Battleship Park on Sunday, June 9th. Gates open at 3 p.m., with opening performers John Sweeney and Mia Dyson. Tickets are $25 per person, but children under 12 are free.

Lawn chairs are welcome, but no pets or coolers, please. Parking passes for the battleship area are available at www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com for $5 (tickets also available online). A shuttle service will run back and forth from Soapbox (255 N. Front St.) to Battleship Park as well.

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Monday

Mobb Deep, Stranger Day, Lord Walrus

Tuesday

Lerin Williams Trio

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

$ 3 NC Pints 5 House Margaritas.

$

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2 Select Domestic Bottles, $5 Slice & Pint Combo $ 5.00 LITs

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

Wednesday

DJ Lord Walrus

2 Pint of the Day $ 4 House Wine by the Glass 1/2 price Manager Select Wine by the Bottle $ 50

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

Karaoke with DJ Brewtal

Thursday

—Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910343-3341

3 Select American Pints $ 3 Well Liquors

$

DJ

Friday

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

3 Import Pints $ 5 Select Martinis $

Saturday

One Foxy Nut (10pm-1am)

2 /Pint, $10/Pitcher Haunted Pub Brew $ 5 Bombs

$ 50

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

Sunday

thursDAY, June 6

3 Select Import Bottles $ 4 Mimosas, $5 Bloody Marys, $ 2295 Large Cheese Pizza and any Pitcher Combo $

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

Open Mic

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—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

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MUSIC LINEUP June 7th

—Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

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Open Mic

June 14th

Stone Street

—Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

June 21st

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June 29th

WEDNESDAY, June 5

Machine Gun M-80’s

July 6th

Millenia Funk July 13th

Painted Man Now serving brunch on Saturday & Sunday starting at 10 a.m.

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Piano with James Haff (7-10pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

Open Mic with Sean Thomas Gerard —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910343-3341

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

Jeremy Norris

Plc.,256-0115

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 2511832

Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P.

Karaoke (8pm-1am) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Karaoke (9pm) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

Mike ODonnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 2511832

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 3923044

Vinyl Night —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

Monica Jane —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Axiom (world, 8pm)

DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 3923044

Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia with Sherri “So Very” (7-9pm) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266

Jazz night with Marc Siegel 6pm-8pm —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844

Dutch’s Thursday Night Trivia 7-9pm —Frank’s Classic American Grill, 6309 Market St., 910-228-5952

Open Mic 7-10pm

Karaoke

—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

—Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

Virgin Lung, American Verse, Placeholder (6pm)

—Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266

—Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219

Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion

DJ Shaft

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Market St.; 689-7219

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

DJ Turtle

Cutoff; 256-3838

Trivia with Steve (8:30pm)

Cee Rodriguez

plan: B duo (9:30pm)

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,7631607

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

—Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

Fire Dancing & Drums (8pm)

Cindy Hospedales, Daryll Donnell Murrill & A Step Above (jazz, 6:30pm)

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

—Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700

Gordon Hall, Keith Harrelson, Jeff Fortunato

friday, June 7

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm DJ Milk and Matt Evans

The 360 Degrees (soul, R&B, variety; 6pm)

Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P.

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

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 3923044

—Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999

House/Techno DJ

Karaoke

Ron Wilson & Raphael (7-9pm)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

DJ Battle

—Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

Elijah’s Best

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

Kennedy Park —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Modern English —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

—Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

Rebekah Todd, Mike Blair (folk) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

Funky Monks (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute)

Karaoke

—Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349

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

40 East Band

Rockin’ Trivia with Party Gras DJ (9 p.m.)

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

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

Top 40 DJ

—Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700

Dutch Treet —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910458-8434

DJ DST and SBz —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

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

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

Karaoke with Mike Norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 3956204

Elliott Smith —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

Perry Smith (7-9pm) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

Bluegrass Jam —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Dutch Treet —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military

(910)-452-1212

Bibis Ellison —Towne Tap & Grill, 890 Town Center Dr.; 256-6224

DJ

—Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881

@RuckerJohns 5564 Carolina Beach Road, 5564 Carolina Beach Road (910) 452-1212

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

—Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

SUNDAY $2.75 Bud Lt and Yuengling Drafts, $4 Crown, Jager, Jack, Jameson, Lunazul, Bloody Mary’s, $5 Mimosas Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

—Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

A Full Dish 9pm-12am —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

Monica hoelscher —Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881

Bulls on Parade, Tight Like That —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

DJ P Money —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Kim Dicso —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

Kyle Lindley —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Midnight Daydream, S.O.L., Arbor Vitale, White Lace and Strange —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

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Satellite Bluegrass Band

Buffalo

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

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Mark Lynch (solo jazz guitar, 1pm)

American Patchwork

Root Soul Project Duo 9pm-12am

—TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.; 3993669

—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

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

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

Karaoke with Mike Norris

Shine

Machine Gun

The Casserole (bluegrass/rock fusion; 4-7pm)

—Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700

—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

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

The Broadcast

Jim Ashley (10:30am)

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

—Riverfront Farmers’ Market; Water St. Wilmington

Tigger Clarkson Band

Saturday, JUNE 8 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

Karaoke (10pm) —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 3956204

Songwriter Open Mic with Jeff Ecker (10pm-2am)

Quilted Sky —Hurricane Alley’s, 5 Boardwalk Way, Carolina Beach, 707-0766

Daniel Parish Trio (9pm-12am)

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

Jack Jack 180 —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DJ Milk and SBz

World Tavern Trivia hosted by Mud —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

The Fustics

Karaoke with Damon —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

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

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

Tim Black and jenny pearson

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

DJ

Donavon Frankenreiter, Mia Dyson, John Sweeney

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

Ugly Radio Rebellion, Ike Willis

DjBe Extreme Karaoke (9pm)

—Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241

—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Karaoke with DJ Party Gras (9pm)

—Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Rd.

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

Guitarist Mark Lynch (10:30am1:30pm)

Jam Sandwich

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 3956204

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

—Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,7631607

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave., Kure Beach; 458-8216

Atlas Road Crew Shake and Shag Beach Music with DJ Lee Pearson —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

The Highballers —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

Wilmington Flashband —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

legree

DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

Machine Gun

wednesday, JUNE 12 Piano with James Haff (7-10pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 2568500

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm

MONDAY, JUNE 10

—Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

Electric Mondays w/ Pruitt & Screwloopz —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 7633088

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 3923044

Josh Solomon Duo —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910343-3341

multimedia Open Mic (8pm)

Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

Mike ODonnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 2511832 —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

DJ DST and Matt Evans

kings county swing

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

—Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

—Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Annandale Heights, Arms Length Away, The Upper Hand, Side Project

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 2511832

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Open Mic with Sean Thomas Gerard

massive grass

Piano

—Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

—Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

Tori Vazquez (folk, ukulele) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

Karaoke w/ Jeremy Norris

Clay Crotts & Shane Hall

—Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393

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

Villain, Lions of Winter, A Bottle Volcanic, Idealist, Take Heart

Sunday, JUNE 9

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Ben Morrow

Machine Gun

Open Electric Jam (6-10pm)

—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Mike Blair & the Stonewalls (8pm) —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362

Dangers of Stereo (9:30 pm) —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

Benny Hill (jazz) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

Mark Daffer (7-9pm)

—Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

L Shape Lot (3pm); Clay Crotts (8pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 2511832

Cape Fear Blues Jam (equipment provided, just bring instrument; 8pm) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 3923044

Pengo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

Young Cardinals (rock, 10pm) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

tuesday, JUNE 11

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Massive grass —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Barry Unplugged —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

plan: B duo (9pm)

—Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

Jenny Pearson (10pm-1am)

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

College Night Karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

James Haff (piano) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Rusted Root, My Heart Belongs to

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

$2 PBR Pub Cans

WEDNESDAY

$4 20 oz. Guinness Pints

$6 Margarita Pitchers

THURSDAY

$350 23oz. Pilsner Drafts

TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m. • Prizes! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts

FRIDAY

LIVE IRISH MUSIC FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Friday Saturday $2 Bud & Bud Lt. Bottles $3 Wells

SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

IRISH BRUNCH

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4 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s

265 North Front St. (910) 763-0141

Jeremy Norris

—The Trailer Bar, 1701 N. River Dr., Surf City; 541-0777

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,7631607

$3 NC Brew Bottles

—Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

Open Mic w/ John Ingram DJBE Extreme Open Mic/Karaoke

$300 Bombs

New Outdoor Patio Seating!

Open for Breakfast Daily at 5 am TUESDAY

Karaoke (9pm)

—Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

—The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road

Thursday

1423 S. 3rd St. • 763-1607

Karaoke (8pm-1am)

—Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881

Irish Music Jam 2pm

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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into space. Set the seventh installment on the moon, throw in some dune buggys and maybe a race; the winner gets to be supreme ruler of the moon. And the “Fast and Furious” crew has to make sure the moon doesn’t fall into the hands of evil land developers who want to turn it into a giant zero gravity meth lab. Quick, somebody get my agent on the phone.

The plot (snicker) of “Fast and Furious 6” involves a criminal mastermind trying to get his hand on a billion-dollar microchip. Franchise freshener Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson needs the world’s most kickass team of driving fugitives to help bring this scallywag to justice— the kind of justice that can only be delivered with two tons of classic Detroit steel and a good punch to the face. I’m no expert in international law, but I have a hard time reconciling the idea that there’s some crime-fighting agen-

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cy that would actively recruit known criminals, give them ridiculously expensive automobiles, and let them run buck wild to try and bring in a criminal. The paperwork alone would have to be murder. Some films are ultimately doomed by their lack of logic. Few flourish. “The Fast and Furious” movies are fueled by idiocy, and yet somehow are far more entertaining for it.

Director Justin Lin has truly thrown down the gauntlet here for awesomely indescribable action. There’s a wonderful lucidity to his work.

His action scenes are well-choreographed and easy to follow—none of this shaky cam bullshit or wild camera moves. He simply lets the carnage unfold onscreen and presents it without pretension to an eager audience. I mean, seriously! Really, are a bunch of camera tricks needed to try and make a scene more epic after a guy drives a car through the burning fuselage of a giant plane?

“Fast and Furious 6” is most assuredly not for everyone. Though I’m guessing everyone who is looking to have a big bucket of stupid fun is going to leave the theater with smiles on their faces.

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component when enjoying a summer blockbuster. Most of the good films turn a blind eye to reality as they unleash a flurry of logic-defying set pieces, with words like “gravity” and “physics” being less important than words like “freakin’ awesome!”

“The Fast and Furious” series has bcome more wonderfully ridiculous with each subsequent sequel. At some point while watching the sixth installment, I tried to hearken back to the original—which, if I remember correctly, was a half-backed ripoff of “Point Break.”

They simply replaced surfing with drag racing and Keanu Reeves with Paul Walker. I don’t think it would be fair to say that they replaced Patrick Swayze with Vin Diesel. Because let’s face it, Vin Diesel doesn’t have the soul of a dancer.

“Fast and Furious 6” is the very definition of a guilty pleasure It’s a big, dumb, brain cell-burning machine that will only hurt when audiences try and think about the goofiness unfolding onscreen. But those who can sit back and put their brains into neutral will have a good time. I did. I laughed through the entire second half—deep belly laughs, caused by the wonderfully implausible and downright delightful chase scenes put to film, with the kind of abandonment of logic that is usually reserved for creationists and Justin Bieber fans.

There’s a scene toward the end of the film where our hapless heroes are going toe-totoe with a tank on a highway, and everyone’s favorite wheelman Dom (Diesel) has to leap from his car to save his girl from plummeting to her death. It’s a sequence that just doesn’t ignore the laws of physics; it takes the time to call Stephen Hawking and say, “No, fuck you!” Giving the middle finger to gravity gets points in my book.

How can we not enjoy a movie that has more unrealistic car action than “Transformer” films? To be fair, there is more realism in cars turning into robots than in any one action sequence from a “Fast and Furious” movie.

The series is starting to show some strain. Everything in feels over-energized and charged to capacity—almost as if they’ve traveled down every possible road. After watching the world’s best car drivers take on a tank and a cargo plane, I’m starting to wonder if the only step they have left is to take the characters

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Stanley Kubrick’s landmark 1968 epic pushed the limits of narrative and special effects toward a meditation on technology and humanity. Based on Arthur C. Clarke’s story The Sentinel, Kubrick and Clarke’s four-part screenplay centers on astronauts David Bowman (Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood) on their mission to discover the origin of the a mysterious space monolith. Their only company on the voyage are the three other hibernating astronauts and the vocal HAL 9000 computer running the entire ship. When the all-too-human HAL malfunctions, Bowman is forced to defend himself the only way he can. (Rated G. 2 hrs, 19 mins)

Cough Syrup Film Festival Cucalorus event!

Now taking suvmissions! www.cucalorus.org Sun., 6/9, 5:30-11pm, Jengo’s Playhouse.

First ever Cough Syrup Film Festival! Send us something short and sugary sweet: 3 minutes or less, involving (you guessed it!) cough syrup. You make it, we’ll play it (as long as you get it in to us by noon on 6/8.) Free event with cookout, a few bands, a cash bar, and as the sky turns purple, so will the screen at Jengo’s. Pass that purple drank, let’s get weird together, y’all! Other entertainment possibilities include (but are not limited to): a Cough Syrup Kissing Booth, a Sizzurp Slip-n-Slide, a home-made cough syrup tastetest, Cough Syrup Cocktails, the Cough Syrup Awards, and all the cooties you can handle.

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CO-OP TIDAL CREEK Dr. er 5329 Oleand 7 66 (910) 799-2

Find it in the premier dining guide for the Port City AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - WednesdayFriday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 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.

MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week MondayWednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

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

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

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

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu.

A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

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

SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar. eIf a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only -question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Resrtaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. fYou can observe the true island scene and absorb the etrue island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Waterfront Dining MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.shellislandresort.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. d Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding c their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can s enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and a 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 takedhome frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, eand don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go dwith it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ySERVING LUNCH & DINNER: eMon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ,Closed Sun. -NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South hFEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals oWEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com eTROLLY STOP .Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with ssix locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storeemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent ,– a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street

open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 2561421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350.

Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

Neighboorhood: Mayfaire Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine Website: www.bigthainc.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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

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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 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

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance. Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m. daily. Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $10.95 every day before 7 p.m.

Tamashii Sushi and Spoons

The area’s first sustainably-sourced Sushi and Asian Fusion restaurant features sushi and tasting spoons which offer portions of poke, tartare, and ceviche styles from around the world. Our chef uses locally sourced and linecaught offerings of only the highest quality to create a fresh flavor like no other. Come sample his traditional sushi, as well as signature fusion rolls like the Aloha Roll, made with tempura shrimp, toasted coconut, crispy bacon, charred pineapple and macadamia nut brittle. Our contemporary atmosphere also showcases dishes from our full kitchen such as Miso-Mustard Sterling Silver Pork and small plate offerings. Try a Wasabi or Thai Basil martini or a wine, craft beer, or sake from our unique fullbar list. Tuesdays you can get a half-carafe for the price of a glass! We are located at 4039 Masonboro Loop Road, suite 1A at the junction of Navajo Road in Masonboro Commons. Open from 4:30 to 10:00 Monday through Thursday, and until 11:00 on Friday and Saturday. Just drop in or call 910-703-SAKE for a reservation.

Every Tuesday, all night, ladies night. $5 Appetizer Specials, $7 Drink Specials, $2 Spoons.

SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Th.: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat: 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South FEATURING: “Green Fish” sustainable menu plus a $5 bar menu Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine.

This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

CAJUN BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath. The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market.

35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover. Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

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

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

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

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and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. 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 djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and 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: Open at 5 a.m. 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.

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.

MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

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

WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

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

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

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

NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

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 Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-andmatch pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Thurs. 11:00 am - Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 2:00am. Sun. 12:00pm - Midnight NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

SIENNA TRATTORIA

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays

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WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 2562229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone.

This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles.

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00). Cook Dana Keels, from Clarendon prepares flavors to please every palate.

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-

Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 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: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters.

WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

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

,all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; -910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com 9 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER t NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish.

For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

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

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. r WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

t pShuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622).

It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more.

Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am;

Sun noon-2am NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing

list online

WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

SMALL PLATES The Fortunate Glass

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

SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2.a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buf-

fet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 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.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

tor TVs in Wilmington.

WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

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

the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. Monday through Friday MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm WEBSITE: www.foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

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

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday -

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3 courses Cheese, entree, and dessert ~Select wine tastings paired with each course~ $65 per couple 138 South Front Street, Downtown reservations encouraged. 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

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Gourmet for an interview with the general manager, Susan Boyles, I noticed the store resembles a very large, impressive pantry. They have an array of products for sale, from wines and beers, to ingredients and seasonings, along with various kitchen tools. Making my way to the back of the store, I instantly felt like I was being greeted into someone’s home—just in time for dinner, with a fridge full of food. The oven was warming in their demo kitchen. The countertop was set for six people, utensils neatly arranged. And at the table, a warm greeting

by Boyles made me feel right at home.

With Chef Kirsten Mitchell of Cameo 1900 ready to lead the nightly cooking class, as part of The Seasoned Gourmet’s Cape Fear Food and Wine Club, I watched in awe of Mitchell’s adept preparation, handling the ingredients delicately, chopping colorful vegetables and fiercely concentrating on making the best meal for her nightly guests.

Having opened in 1994 by Diane Williams, the original owner, The Seasoned Gourmet has hosted cooking classes for 15 years. Randy Newton, the current owner, and Boyles bought the shop in April 2006 and due to the continuous growth in interest with food and wine, Boyles founded The Cape Fear Food and Wine Club in 2011. A non-profit, private (noncharitable) club, they hold cooking classes in the store’s demo kitchen and host various members-only events throughout the year. Their aim is to create an educationally delicious experience for their customers. “I have always been teaching cooking classes here, with the exception of one year,” Boyles remarks, referring to her one-year hiatus.

Though not a trained chef, Boyles’ love for cooking guides her creativity. Her background in human resources (and a former military service member) certainly makes her relatable—in no way is she shy.

“I’m a home cook who has gotten pretty darn good at it,” she quips, “and dares to attempt to teach others. But I’m a passionate cook, and learned to cook raising my daughter as a single parent and trying to figure out how we were going to make something out of nothing.”

After listening to her friends’ suggestions of pursuing cooking on a more professional level, Boyles began preparing meals for people in their homes in 2005.

She also taught classes at The Seasoned Gourmet and even wrote a lot of her

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June 26th, 6:30 urmet Go The Seasoned .com asonedgourmet $30 • www.these own recipes. “I’ve accomplished enough to know what works and what doesn’t,” Boyles maintains.

Today, the club has over 500 members, some of which are only seasonal.

Still, Boyles sees the numbers continue to grow. “New people learn of us and we love that,” she notes, “but we figure there are plenty of people in the area that still don’t know of us despite our best efforts with social media and advertising.”

All classes are decided by the time of year and season. During my visit, Mitchell prepared to make gazpacho, ceviche and parfait for dessert. “She is using fresh berries that are in season!” Boyles says.

Being a member of the Cape Fear Food and Wine Club offers rewards, such as store discounts, members-only parties and much more. “We do private events for people, such as wine-pairing classes,” Boyles notes. “We select a theme of some sort, five or six wines in fitting with the theme. We prepare hors d’oeuvres, one with each of the wines, and we have a wine educator come in to explain the wine.

Our aim is to help people make good decisions to know what wine goes well with different meals. For example, Sauvignon Blanc goes well with shellfish.”

Another perk customers receive is cutrate lessons from some of the most talented people in Wilmington. At an average of $45 for a cooking class, folks receive a tutorial full of knowledge to take back to their own kitchens—and a full meal. Members also get to meet new people, take home recipes and interact with chefs and instructors, not to mention learn new techniques and become exposed to new flavor profiles and ingredients.

One by one, customers started coming in for the class. After casual introductions, the demo kitchen began to feel like a dinner table of five friends instead of strangers. We shared amusing anecdotes about cooking as Chef Mitchell talked us through her dishes with ease. Aside from indulg-

CHEF’S PREP: Chef Kirsten Mitchell of Cameo 1900 shared her recipe for a hearty summer salad, made with heart of palm, avocado, bacon, kidney beans and blue cheese dressing. Photo by Fiona O’Sullivan

ing on a delicious gazpacho and summer salad, the ceviche caused everyone at the table to ooh and ahh. Light and refreshing, the acid of the lemon and lime made the fish burst in flavor.

Before we knew it, we reached the end.

But only for one evening. There is no end in sight as to how far Boyles will go in continuing to evolve the food and wine club.

“We’ve been trying to talk with some local businesses about doing food field trips, like inside a professional bakery or coffee roasteries,” she informs. “We have not yet been successful in setting any of those things up, but that is our goal. We are also offering class-y events this year, which are basically dinner parties where you get to take the recipes home.”

There is a $15 member fee for the calendar year or a $5 option for a 30-day membership, all of which alleviates the club’s operational costs. The next class, dubbed Class-y Shimperoo, will be held on

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Wed., June 26th at 6:30 p.m. for $30.

“Also, on June 27th at 6:30 p.m., we will be co-hosting a benefit for the nonprofit Ability Garden,” Boyles notes of the philanthropic reach she’s making with the club. “[It] aims to enrich the lives of disabled members within the community through nature.” This event will take place at the New Hanover County Arboretum, and will be $50 per person for an evening of gourmet food and wine.

To follow Boyles’ blog for The Seasoned Gourmet, head over to www.theseasonedgourmet.com/blogsuper. Users can also access the store’s homepage and see upcoming events for the club.

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turns out in support of numerous events specifically dedicated to the celebration and equality of our LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersexed and allies) community. In 2013, Pride Week officially kicks off on June 7th and lasts through the 15th to celebrate the human rights of everyone to live, love and prosper.

Ryan Burris, president of Wilmington Pride, which hosts the annual weeklong festivities, moved to Wilmington five years ago. With the diminishing of OutWilmington, he wanted to be a part of a group that focused on support and tolerance of all citizens. Wilmington Pride was founded, and along with board members and past presidents, they started a youth group, put on fund-raisers, hosted conferences, provided support services, developed social and educational activities, promoted equality and began Pride Week locally.

“Over the past six months, we have been focusing on our 3rd annual Toy Drive and Christmas Party, in which we raised 1,056 toys for Partners In Caring (a branch of Duke Hospitals which specializes in children that are infected or affected with HIV/AIDS),” Burris notes. “We have also been focusing on getting our youth group set in place, while working with our local PFLAG (Parents, Familes and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) group to help set up GSA (Gay/Straight Alliances) at our local high schools. A new position of interest is also working with adults within the community. The Frank Harr Foundation is working to get SAGE, a group that strives to provide services and advocacy for LGBT elders, set up here in our area, and Wilmington Pride intends to do whatever we can to provide support for that establishment!”

Kicking off this Friday, June 7th, folks can log onto www.wilmingtonpride.com for ongoing changes and updates. As of press, here are events slated for the upcoming week: JUNE 7 Ibiza’s Turnabout 118 Market Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DJs will be turning the tables, and the tables will

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turn on the whole staff of Ibiza, who will be performing in drag at midnight. Tickets to the event are only $5 for ages 21 and up and $10 for 18 to 20.

JUNE 8 St. Jude’s 1st Annual Pride Prom Community Arts Center, Hannah Block USO 8 p.m. to midnight Looking for a redo at that perfect dance with the perfect someone? Well, the St. Jude’s Pride Prom will offer the opportunity to get footloose and fancy free come June 8th. From 8 p.m. to midnight they’ll be rewinding the days of high school, with photographer Ken Ramsauer of Accent Photography ready to capture the portrait. Light snacks available and cash bar. Before prom, stop in at LGBTQIA-friendly restaurants who are offering a discount in honor of Pride Week: Carrabba’s (free appetizer), Jamaica’s Comfort Zone (specially priced meal), TGIF (15 percent off) and Ruby Tuesday (15 percent off).

Corsages and boutonnières will be sold by Tasteful Creations; call (910) 686-9000 to order. Come dressed to the nines, casually or simply as you are– all welcome!

JUNE 9 PFLAG/Wilmington Pride Picnic Shelter #5 Hugh MacRae Park, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gay and Wilmington Pride will host a potluck picnic at Hugh MacRae on June 9th from noon-thirty to 4 p.m. They’ll be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey burgers and veggie burgers, and are asking everyone else to bring items to share. Needed are condiments, fruit, cookies, brownies, sodas, water, baked beans or other side dishes perfect for a cookout (post what you’ll bring on their Facebook page as to not double up). Volleyball and badminton courts next to shelter for folks to bring racquets. birdies, etc.

JUNE 10 AND 13 Frank Harr Foundation/Pride Week Water Tours 212 S. Water Street, 2 p.m and 4 p.m.

The folks at Wilmington Water Tours happily sup-

port Pride Week and will be offering two day cruises on June 10th, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are only $7 (normally $10) and will offer folks a chance to cruise the Cape Fear River and learn about the wilderness surrounding it.

Also, on the 13th they will host a two-hour Sunset River Cruise for folks to get the most gorgeous scenery as the sun sets on the Cape Fear. Tickets are $25 (normally $33) and come with live entertainment and appetizers.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Mary Anne Hewett at (910) 233-7799 or Ken Cox at (910) 763-9923; give the password Pride 2013 for discount.

JUNE 14 Pink Sheep Film Festival and After Party Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, 7:30 p.m.

The third annual film festival continues focusing on cinema related to LGBTQIA-centered themes.

Folks will see shorts and other genres focused on positive messages without salacious content. Head over to www.pinksheepfilm.org for more information. Tickets are only $10 for the screenings and after party.

JUNE 15 Jungle Rapids Laser Tag with Wilmington Pride Youth Group 5320 Oleander Drive, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Youth who need support and wish to interact with allies and friends can come to Jungle Rapids to play Laser Tag. It’s $8.99 a game and one lucky person will get in for free (two, if 25 people show up to play)! Jungle Rapids’ arcade room and go-carts provide lots of free after-tag activities, too. Anyone 16 to 25 welcomed to join; those under 16 need an adult 18-plus to attend, too.

Toolbox/Pride Week Drag Show 2325 Burnett Boulevard, 10 p.m.

Check out the hottest babes, including Roxy C. Moorecox, Tara Nichole Brooks and Ebony Addams for Toolbox’s Pride Week Drag Show. Lots of drinks specials and fun in store.

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Girl’s Camps Lil Hawks Camp (5-8 Years), $140 June 10-14 Junior Day Camp (5-12 Years) June 17-June 21, 9am-4pm, $260 Half-day option, $140 Senior Elite Camp (10-18 Years) July 6-July 10, (Residential), $540 Visit website for more information Contact Paul Cairney • (910) 962-3932 seahawkgirlssoccercamps@gmail.com

Boy’s Camps Lil Hawks Camp (5-8 Years), $140 June 10-14 Day Camp (5-12 Years) June 24-June 28, 9am-4pm, $260 Half-day option $140 Elite Academy (10-18 Years), $450/$320 July 18-21 (Overnight/Commuter) Visit website for more information Contact Aidan Heaney • (910) 352-4925 seahawkboyssoccercamps@gmail.com

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attractions and a ton of entertianment to keep the kiddies active during their downtime from school. Yet, somehow, our parently duties still get challenged in keeping our kids not only engaged but educated during summer break. With a slew of camps offered all across town, from magic to soccer, environmental to karate, acting to skating, the kids are sure to be taken care of and happily bustling from June through August. To ensure your kids get a spot in the camps, it’s best to make the reservation ASAP!

CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH

617 Surrey St • 910-762-5606 www.capefearriverwatch.org At Eco-Camp, kids will learn how they are connected to the environment and how they can become excellent environmental stewards. They will explore local watersheds and make real-world connections through unique, memorable and fun field trips!

At WaterKeeper Camp, teens will study the river and watershed to learn about water quality and usage. They will gain experience in modern scientific methods including field work and data analysis, and find solutions to minimize negative impacts on water quality.

Cape Fear Fencing Assocation

412 Ann St. (downstairs) • (910) 799-8642 http://www.capefearfencing.com/ The Beginning Fencing Camp will meet July 15th through 19th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the lower level of Tileston Gym, corner of 5th and Ann streets. It costs $195 plus a $5 insurance fee to USA Fencing. All equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing includes footwork, bladework, rules, history, refereeing, and ends in a camp tournament The camp will provide snacks, gatorade, and water; campers will need to provide their own lunch.

Ages 8-18.

UNCW BASKETBALL CAMP

UNCW Trask Coliseum 910-962-3045 This summer the Buzz Peterson Basketball Camp wants to provide players with the best basketball camp experience possible. If you are a beginner, we will help teach you the proper fundamentals of the game. If you are a more advanced player, we will coach you and help refine your skills so that you may become a more skilled and knowledgeable player. Our camp is for everyone. We want to make

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Field Trip Calendar is available on our Website Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Kaigan Karate

WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

6737 Amsterdam Way • 910-350-0222 www.kaigankarate.com Kaigan Karate summer camp is a very structured, disciplined and energetic alternative to traditional “day care” facilities. Our summer camp consists of physically active daily outings such as: swimming, volleyball, skating, etc. On a daily basis we have structured karate, organized games and/or related activities. The “Kid Favorite,” of course, is dodgeball.

Our hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more info please call 350-0222 or visit our website, kaigankarate.com.

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Trained marine educators engage campers Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., eco-education, creativity, games and new friends. Trained marine educators engage campers Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17-August 9. Aquanauts, ages 5-6: animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts and hands-on outdoor activities. Marine Detectives, ages 7-9: use their investigative skills in animal programs, outdoor excursions and interactive games to better understand new concepts. Ocean Explorers, ages 10-12: fun outdoors experiences and go behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium. Coastal Crusaders, ages 13-14:

1401 N College Rd. • (910) 791-4248 www.wilmingtonchristian.com Wilmington Christian Academy Summer Camps offer a wide variety of options for a summer full of fun in a safe, structured and well-managed environment. The Summer Day Camp program is a recreational camp that meets every day. Creative on-campus activities and numerous field trips (Jungle Rapids weekly) keep children actively engaged all summer. Spice up the summer by attending several of the weekly ½ day Enrichment or Sports Camps. Technology to Baking and Basketball to Cardio. Check out our full listing, www.wilmingtonchristian. com.

NO SLEEVES MAGIC CAMP

(910) 200-5300 www.nosleevesmagic.com WARNING: Your child might experience one of their best summer memories here!

Campers will take an adventure into the world of magic, comedy and illusion by learning tricks, enjoying outdoor super-soaker activities, learning from magicians the secrets to illusions, practising improvisation and enjoying games.

Our fun environment helps in building character, self-esteem, social and problemsolving skills. Many elements of magic incorporate science and math, too. Sign up before spaces disappear!

CITY OF WILMINGTON

Offering a variety of different camps including: Adventure Camp Special Olympics Camp Day Camp Nature Camps Skate Camp & Beginner Skateboard Clinics Tennis Camp giddy-up! Kids can receive one-on-one instruction and learn how to care for horses during summer camp at Shady Paddock Stables. Photo by Bethany Turner

For more information, call 341-7855 or visit WilmingtonRecreation.com

SEAHAWK SOCCER CAMPS

UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. www.seahawksoccercamps.com Seahawk Soccer Camps are offered for the aspiring young soccer player to test his and her skills while developing new ones.

With dedicated, experienced coaches and small camper-to-staff ratio, your child is guaranteed the attention needed to improve their game.

Children will receive individual training, and play competitive games in a fun, challenging yet safe environment. Both girls’ and boys’ camps are designed to improve each player’s technique and skill set, with a curriculum will be tapered to each ability level and age group.

Ages 7-13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Fun and Unique Weekly 1/2 Day Enrichment Camps • Camps for Team and Individual Sports! t 1401 North College Road near MLK Family Check ou s Friendly p m 910-791-4248 ca r u o Rates & prices! www.wlmingtonchristian.com

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July 15-19 9 am – 5 pm Ages 8-18 $195 (+ $5 insurance fee) For more info on camp/classes:

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BASKETBALL CAMPS 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Trask Coliseum

Call 910-962-3045 for more information Buzz Peterson Day Camp June 17-20 • Grades 1 - 12 $ 220 – per camper $ 185 – faculty/staff August 5-8 Grades 1 - 12 $ 220 - per camper $ 185 – faculty/staff The camp includes:

■ Skill Instruction ■ Camp T-shirt ■ Insurance

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JELLYBEANS

5216 Oleander Dr. 910-791-6000 www.skatejellybeans.net Family Skate Center offers a unique summer camp experience for children ages five and up. Your children will experience skating, games, music and more in a safe and kid friendly environment. Our summer camp runs all summer long and you only pay for the day your child attends! We offer optional daily field trips including horseback riding, water park, and more! Our experienced staff and daily schedule is sure to provide a summer full of exercise, friends, and fun!

Shady Paddock Stables

3507 N. Kerr Ave. • (910) 520-4150 www.shadypaddockstables.com Give your child an experience they will cherish forever: riding, horseplay and happiness! Our week-long summer camps are about building riding and horsemanship skills.

REGISTER June 17 and Aug. 5 8:15 a.m.

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CAMP CUCALORUS

Jengo’s Playhouse 815 Princess Street 910.343.5995 • www.cucalorus.org Camp Cucalorus is a weeklong immersion into the world of music video filmmaking for teens ages 12-17. More than just a summer camp, this five-day intensive mind-meld explores all areas of production from pre-production storyboarding to post-production editing. This one of a kind creative Cucalorus experience is perfect for any teen that is considering a career in the film industry.

Camp Cucalorus runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m, Jul 29-Aug 2, 2013. Lunch and snacks for all 5 days. Space is limited so apply today!

Join us for Breakfast & Lunch

UNCW Staff and high school coaches, along with college basketball players will serve as camp staff members.

The key to success in anything you do is to not only work hard, but also to enjoy what you are doing. At the Buzz Peterson Basketball Camp, we want to make sure that our participants have fun while working hard to become a better basketball player. So, if you are looking for a camp with a first class staff, good basketball, and skill improvement, join us!

I know that I am looking forward to it and I hope you are too!

Appropriate for ages 6 to 16 and includes one-on-one instruction and learning how to fully care for horses. Camp is Mon.-Fri, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited to 10 campers per day. We offer training camps for young riders which focus on the horses.

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The Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience

JUNE 14 20 Ride

America’s #1 Zac Brown Band Tribute

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TRIBUTE BAND JUNE 28 The Breakfast Club

America’s Favorite 80’s Tribute Band

JULY 5

Revival An Allman Brothers Experience

JULY 12 Same As It Ever Was

The Talking Heads Tribute

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The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute

JULY 26 Big Wooly Mammoth

WIDESPREAD PANIC TRIBUTE

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Beastie Boys & Sublime Tribute

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ultimate eagles tribute

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a tribute to tom petty and the heartbreakers

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1009 N. Lake Park Blvd., Suite A2 (910) 458-4224 Mon.-Wed.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Free wine night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekly) Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun.: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.islandchiccb.com We are a designer-style consignment boutique, and we strive to carry the best designer brand names and the latest styles at the best prices. We carry brands from Anne Taylor, Banana Republic and BCBG, to J Crew, Lilly Pullitzer, and Michael Kors. Our assortment of clothing, from evening wear to casual wear, features a blend of new and slightly used items, also including shoes, handbags, and accessories that are chic, contemporary, and stylish! Our prices are more than 50% less than the original prices.

We also carry a unique variety of brand new gifts for all ages and tastes, including new jewelry (some items are handmade by local artists), scarves, socks, frames, wine glasses, and many monogrammed items. We provide you with personal attention and quality merchandise at an excellent value in friendly, comfortable surroundings.

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4 Market St. (910) 762-0484 Mon.-Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sun.: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.islandpassage.com Island Passage Elixir carries fun and stylish brands from top designers! Elixir is one of five of our beloved boutiques in the Wilmington area. Our sister stores include Return Passage, Island Passage in Lumina Station, Canopy Outfitters and Maritime Passage.

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1427 Military Cutoff Rd. #101 (910) 679-4137 Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Sun.: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.blokeapparel.com Punctuating its modern and casual men’s clothing with a rustic interior, Bloke is transforming the way Wilmington’s men dress.

Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed. With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

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events DOWNTOWN ILM FASHION WALK Downtown ILM’s Fashion Walk feat. nine boutiques, offering exclusive deals and first dibs on new styles, first Thurs. every month through Sept. 6/6, 7/4, 8/1 and 9/5, 5-9pm. Incl. Aqua Fedora, The Wonder Shop, Island Passage, Return Passage, Luxe, aMuse, Edge of Urge, GLAM and Momentum Surf & Skate Shop.

WILMINGTON PRIDE Wilmington Pride Prom hosted by St Jude MCC and Wilmington Pride. 1st Annual Wilmington Pride Prom—“Over the Rainbow,” 6/8, 8pmmidnight. Hannah Block Historical USO Building 120 S. 2nd St. Tickets are $20 per person.

Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available.

BOARDWALK BLAST Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast, feat. live music 6:30-9:30pm, Thursday nights at Gazebo.

Fireworks at 9pm. 6/13, Mark Roberts Band; 6/20, Daniel Parish Band; 6/27, Mako Band; 7/3, Machine Gun; 7/4, Funk U Orchestra • Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Night, featuring bouncehouse, kids’ activities, variety shows and more! Cash Bingo, Wed., 7-9pm.

at the park from noon to 2 p.m. The celebration with include live music, give-a-ways, fun kids’ activities, a touch tank and educational displays.

Bring your family members to meet Tim, a pelican from Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, or enter to win a six-person boat ride from Parrot Head Charters. Featuring refreshments from the Trolly Stop and Sunset Slush and a special membership price of $15.

CLEAN WATER CELEBRATION NC Coastal Federation and Town of Oak Island’s Clean Water Celebration! Sat., 6/15, 10am-noon. Register online at nccoast.org to volunteer and install plants at Waterway Park.

Following morning planting, a party will be held

SUMMER SOLSTICE ARTISAN FAIR 6/22, 2-8pm, in beautiful downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park. A celebration of nthe start of summer, and all the beauty, talent, and energy of the entire Cape Fear . All artisans, craftsmen, holistic healers, foodies, naturalists, and

those involved in any form of organic living are invited to participate by purchasing a very affordable booth space for showcasing their arts and crafts. Local area performers are invited to participate in the event to showcase their singing, dancing, drumming, or other special talents during the event as a performer on the Summer Solstice stage. Open to the community and anyone wishing to be a vendor can register now: www.980waav.com, http://www.wgni.com, www.945thehawkradio.com, ww.coast973.com or www.wwqq101.com. Applications due 6/7; first come, first serve. Free to attend and will feature music, entertainment, food, brews, arts, crafts, and more.

UNCW WRITER’S CONFERENCE UNCW Summer Writer’s Conference, 6/28-30.

UNCW’s nationally recognized Department of Creative Writing announces its inaugural summer writers conference, in partnership with Randall Library and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Workshops, discussions and readings, w/keynote address by noted author and UNCW faculty member Clyde Edgerton; workshops and classes with faculty members Lavonne J. Adams (poetry), Wendy Brenner (fiction), Nina de Gramont (fiction and young adult), Virgina Holman (creative nonfiction), Emily Louise Smith (publishing), and Beth Staples (publishing).

Focusing on artistic challenges of crafting and revising publishable work; students will have the opportunity to learn about what goes on behind the scenes of literary magazines and small presses. Environmental and place-based writing in a variety of genres, as well as optional tours of local attractions Airlie Gardens and Fort Fisher. Optional critiques are limited. http://library. uncw.edu/summerwriters/home CLASSY CHASIS CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET Under big old shade trees at Historic Poplar Grove Plantation classic cars and trucks compete for top awards. The Country Flea Market offers handmade crafts, furniture, jewelry, gently used goods and more. Sat., 7/13, 9-4, *Poplar Grove Plantation. 910-686-9518. www. poplargrove.com POPLAR GROVE 7/13: Classy Chasis Car Show, feat. cars, trucks and motorcycles. Arts & crafts, food music, flea market, antique tractor display and car show awards! 50/50 drawing and half-price manor house tours.

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the completion of the Build America project at the Dedication Ceremony for Ti and family on Sun., 6/9, 2pm, Gideon Pointe at The Cottages at Cornerstone. Ti, a first-time home buyer, is also a proud member of the United States Army Reserves and a Detention Officer with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department. The manufacturing origin of each item for the Build America home had to be researched to determine if it was indeed made in the USA. Some products were easier to find than others and came from various states and manufacturers. www.capefearhabitat.org or 910-762-4744.

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MASONBORO.ORG BENEFIT 6/13, 6-10pm: Masonboro.org Benefit at Bradley Creek Marina Clubhouse. Benefit and part with live music from Gene Greory, DeAnne Carroll, Kate Lo and Jesse Stockton. Auction, prizesm food, fun, raffles and more! Win items from ScubaNow, Rainbow, Sweetwater Surf Shop and more. Register: www.masonboro.org. Jack Kilbourne: 910-262-4407 THE WAYLON BASH 6/15, 7pm-2am, The Palm Room (WB). Feat. music by Travis Shallow, Danny Mcleod, Zeke Roland, Tripp Murphy, Jason Woolwine Kyle Garris, & Friends! No cover, free food, 7-10pm, 10 percent of all bar proceeds will go toward charity. Raffle: Telecaster Guitar, Gibson SG Tribute Guitar, surfing and kayaking Gear, Records, Loads and Loads of gift certificates. Live art by Cammeron Batanides for raffle! Waylon Jennings passed away from diabetic complications on 2/13/02. He even had to amputate his left foot about a month before his passing. The Waylon Fund was established by Waylon’s widow, Jessi Colter, andson, Shooter Jennings. All contributions received through this fundsupport

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WARM NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM 6/21, 7-10pm: Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. WARM completes home repairs and accessibility upgrades for elderly, disabled, and other low-income homeowners. Tickets are $75 per person or $500 per table of 8 and can be purchased at www. warmraisetheroof.org. Feat. music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions. Attire: Elegant Island Wear. Goal: Make 13 homes safer with roof repairs and other urgent needs. Amanda Miller: 910-399-7563.

RAISE THE ROOF FROM UNDER THE SEA 6/21: Raise the Roof from Under the Sea. Proceeds benefit Wilmington AreaRebuilding Ministry to make 13 homes safer with roof repairs and otherurgent needs. Attire is elegant island wear. Includes music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions. $75 per person or $500 per table of 8. www.warmraisetheroof.org

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LES MISERABLES See page 11.

CAPE FEAR SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN See page 10.

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 6/13-16: Disney’s new classic story, “High School Musical,” that children and adults have come to love will be the last show of TACT’s 2012-2013 season. Once again under the direction of fan-favorite David Loudermilk, our 50-strong cast will sing and dance to all the hits made famous by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 6/13-16. 910-262-0470.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER Thursday Night Live Improv with the Fruity Oaty Bars this and every Thursday. Free show where you find out what the actors are going to do at the same time as the actors! Doors, 7:30; hilarity, 8pm. • “One Up,” written by local writer/ actor Ron Hasson, 6/14-16, 21-23 & 28-30. • July 4th weekend: Comic Magician Kevin Lee. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001

THEATRENOW Written by Zack Hanner, “Swing and A Miss,” a comedy in the vein of “Bull Durham” or “Major League,” finds the three stars of the Wilmington Sharks in the midst of their championship game.

Unfortunately, they are all twarted by relationship problems preventing them from keeping their head in the game. Adult content; teens and older. Menu: Roasted peanuts, mini pretzel dogs basket or house salad; chicken platter, smothered pork steak or vegetarian option; apple tart w/salted caramel. Tickets include dinner and show: $30-$42, through 6/15. • “Murder on the Set,” every Friday thru August. Doors at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets $42/$30. Includes 3-course meal with choice of entrée. TheatreNOW, 10th and Dock streets. www.theatrewilmington.com VENUS IN FUR See page 8.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION REVUE “Thalian Association in Revue, Celebrating 225 Years of Live Theater,” 6/29. Located at the Cape Fear National Clubhouse at Brunswick Forest. Cocktails at 5:30pm; cabaret show at 6:15pm; buffet dinner at 7pm, $22.95, and $25 cover charge to benefit Thalian Association and Thalian Association Children’s Theater. RSVP/ pay: 910-202-5811

BROOKLYN THE MUSICAL A play within a play following a group of homeless musicians known as they transform a street corner under the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge into a stage. here, they tell the story of a Parisian singer named Brooklyn, who cmomes to Americna in search of her wayward father. City Stage, 21 N. Front St. (910) 264-2602. Tickets: $18-$22, www.citystagenc.com

comedy JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Monday of the month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; free or $3 nonsmoking fee. BYOB. SATURDAY NUTT LIVE Saturday Nutt Live is a new sketch comedy show premiering at Nutt Street Comedy Room on March 30th at 11:30pm. We’re on the search for the best comedic actors available. If you have a head shot and resume great, if not, we’ll deal with it. If you have characters that you’ve created be prepared to perform those. If you write sketches, please bring a sample of such.

Nutt Street Comedy Room (the basement of the Soapbox) 255 N. Front St. johnnyaction80@ gmail.com or John Gray 910-297-8709 NUTT STREET COMEDY ROOM Tuesday Improv, 9pm (no cover) • Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2) • Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm (see website for schedule) • Saturdays, 11pm - SNL televised @ Nutt St. www.nuttstreet.com.

HAROLD NIGHT Come down to the Nutt Street Comedy Room Tuesdays for the opportunity to perform at Harold Night. Each night two troupes perform a 2025 minute ‘Harold’ long-form improv. After the show come up on stage and join the other improvisers in an improv jam! No experience necessary! Come have fun every Tuesday at 9pm.

Nutt St. Comedy Room, basement of Soapbox, 255 N. Front St. Free!

music/concerts MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Cameron Art Museum music series, 7pm on Thursdays. Music held in CAM’s lovely Courtyard weather permitting, indoors if not. CAM’s café is open for Thursday evening meals and re-

freshments featuring a signature drink celebrating the Courtyard series.Members $5 or non, $10. 6/6: Elijah’s Best, soul, R&B, rock, beach, jazz, blues and country. www.cameronartmuseum.com.

AIRLIE CONCERT SERIES Airlie Concert Series lineup, first and third Friday of the month from May until September: 6/7, Shine; 6/21, 40 East Band; 7/5, Cosmic Groove Lizards; 7/19, Jack Jack 180; 8/2, The 360 Degrees; 8/16, Grenoldo Frazier; 9/6, Stardust; 9/20, The Imitations. $8 for adults, $2 for children, and free for Airlie members. www. airliegardens.org.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN The eighth annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place each Friday evening through 8/30 in Riverfront Park, located on North Water Street between Princess and Market Streets. 6/7 Funky Monks: The Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience • 6/14 20 Ride: America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute • 6/21 The Dave Mathews Tribute Band • 6/28 The Breakfast Club: America’s Favorite 80’s Tribute Band • 7/5 The Revival: Allman Brothers Tribute • 7/12 Same As It Ever Was: The Talking Heads Tribute • 7/19 ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute • 7/26 Big Wooly Mammoth: Widespread Panic Tribute.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK Spend your Sunday evenings this summer enjoying free, live music by the sea. The Town of Kure Beach will be hosting “Boogie in the Park” every Sun., 4-7pm, through 9/1. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and your boogie shoes as you head down to Kure Beach Ocean Front Park for some family-friendly entertainment! 6/9, The Casserole plays bluegrass, rock fusion; 6/16, Two Cents Worth plays acoustic rock & blues. www.townofkurebeach.org or call Kure Beach Town Hall at (910) 458-8216.

WECT SOUNDS OF SUMMER The Town of WB hosts the WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park.

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! The concerts will be each Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm, beginning 6/13, continuing through 8/8 (no concert 7/4). 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com .

FT. FISHER FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Free summer concert music series, Fr. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, 2nd and 4th Fridays June-August, 6:30-8:30pm. 6/14, Eastbound; 6/28, Jam Sandiwch; 7/12, Spare Change; 7/26, Justin Fox Trio; 8/9, South of K; 8/23, Mako Band.

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CAPE FEAR CHORALE AUDITIONS Auditions for Cape Fear Chorale’s fall season are open and will continue until sections are filled Adult singers in all voice parts, particularly tenors and basses, are invited to schedule auditions by contacting the music director, Jerry Cribbs, info@capefearchorale.org. Previous mixed voice choral experience and the ability to read music will be helpful. The Chorale will present its 15th Anniversary Concert on 11/24.

Concert will include the premiere of a commissioned work by Carl Nygard, Jr. and a Community Sing Along of Handel’s Messiah. Monday evening rehearsals begin 8/19 at Grace United Methodist church in downtown Wilmington. www.capefearchorale.org.

PENGUIN CONCERTS 98.3 The Penguin presents at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre their summer concert series: • Mon., 7/29: Trampled By Turtles w/ The Devil Makes Three, 5-10:30pm. Tickets $20/adv. or $25/day of • Fri., 8/2: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, 6-10:30pm. Tickets $40/adv or $47/day of. All ages; children under 5 free.

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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its 2013-14 Masterworks Series Concert Season. 42nd concert season is both welcoming and rewarding for audience members with something for everyone, including great works by composers such as Berlioz, Strauss, Grieg, Menotti, and Mozart. Single tickets are $27, $25 and $6 for youth. Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office: 962-3500 or 800-7323643. Season subscriptions: $115 and $100, and $30 for students and youth under 17. Per-

formed at Kenan Auditorium on the UNCW campus. Evening concerts are Saturday evenings at 8pm, and matinees are Sundays at 4pm. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org WSO AUDITIONS Wilmington Symphony Orchestra new-member auditions: Tues., evening, 8/20. Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings new and returning member auditions: Thurs evenings 8/29 and 9/5. 37th annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition auditions: 11/23. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org CAPE FEAR CHORALE Cape Fear Chorale auditions for the fall season are open and will continue until sections are filled. All auditions are by appointment only. The Chorale will present its 15th anniversary concert , 11/24. Adult singers in all voice parts are welcome to audition. Previous choral experience and the ability to read music will be helpful.

Monday evening rehearsals begin 8/19, Grace United Methodist Church, downtown Wilmington. info@capefearchorale.org.

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AZALEA COAST USA DANCE Monthly social dance and lesson, Sat., 6/8, for an evening of social ballroom dance starting with a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Group lesson from 6:45-7:30pm. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30-10pm. Admission $8 members; $10 non-members; $5 military with ID; $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694. /www. azaleacoastncusadance.org TECHNIQUES IN MOTION June 10-July 26: Summer class available! Be on the look out for new & exciting dance class elements for all ages such as: Zumba, Leap & Turn Technique & Pointe. www.techniquesinmotion. com or call 910 799-3223.

IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. http://www.walshkelleyschool.com/ email:adamsclan4@hotmail.com ZUMBA Zumba instructor Priscila! Priscila from Brazil will be leading the Wednesday evening Zumba class at WB Parks and Rec. Classes are held Tuesday, 9:30am, or Wednesday, 6pm. Starting in April, Wednesday evening classes will start at 5:30pm.1 Bob Sawyer Drive. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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

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CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:309:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibitions ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Artful Living Group is hosting renowned artist Jodi Ohl for the June gallery exhibit. A daydream, a fantasy, life in a bit of abstraction with plenty of playfulness, Ohl’s colorful medley of funky acrylic illustrations and vibrant abstracts draw from memories of living a life near the water as she grew up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York, in addition to her world as she sees it now while living in North Carolina. Ohl is a mixed media artist, workshop instructor and freelance writer who resides in the Sandhills of North Carolina. • Journal-Making Workshop: Jodi is currently making journals and on 6/7, folks can paint and embellish them using Jodi’s unique style. Between now and then save papers and photos that are special to you to incorporate into your journal. $49 includes all other materials. Reserve: 910-458-7822. info@ArtfulLiving-

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Eyeing the Cosmos While Astride the Abyss, an interactive art Installation in response to Diane Haus’ diagnosis in 2010 of Stage4 breast cancer that had spread to her lungs, liver, bones and spine. Told there was no cure, but that the cancer could be “managed” with amastectomy, removal of lymph nodes, taking a daily chemo pill and a monthly IV drip. On that day, the patterns of the floor tile in my doctor’s office were forever etched into my mind. Unable to sleep and afraid, the artist went outside to a sky full of stars and looking upward, drifted into deep infinite space—two hours later there was no more fear, just peace. Public is invited; wear comfortable clothing and bring an object no larger than a quarter that can be exchanged on the “Table of Tokens” that is waiting at the center of the journey. 2TEN HAUSTUDIO, 15930 NC Hwy 210 East, Ivanhoe, NC 28447. Opening reception: 6/8, 7-10pm. Exhibitionopen through July.

Diane Hause: (910) 874-3535 or www.haustudio.com.

FROM DIOR’S PARIS TO CALABASH “From Dior’s Paris to Calabash: Whimsical Creations & Vintage Fashion Drawings” by George Gerald Davis, hangs through 6/15. Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will feature works by George Gerald Davis, an apprentice with a modeliste of Christian Dior in order to study draping and design. With Brook Volland, opened a millinery shop in New York before relocating to Wilson, N.C. and opened Gerald-Brook Boutique, run for 28 years. The show at Sunset River will include several of Davis’ whimsically embellished shoes along with 30-some original vintage fashion drawings from his college days in the States and his apprenticeship in Paris. 10283 Beach Drive SW (Hwy 179), Calabash. www.sunsetrivermarketplace. com or 910-575-5999.

EMERGENCE “Emergence,” art and sculpture by Justin Campbell and Aaron Earley. Exhibit runs through 6/16. French-American sculptor Justin Campbell was born in Chambery, a city in the French Alps , and grew up on the NC coast developing an intimate connection with the subtropical wildlife in and out of the water. Justin currently specializes on metalwork out of his studio in Wilmington, forging iron, bronze, aluminum and wood creations reflect vigor and bold imagination. Aaron Earley work s in drawings (“Semi-Deer) and inkblots, creating and administering them to illustrate visualizations into the design—a practice of childhood intrigue, a play on the methodology of the Rorschach test, and an examination of my adult subconscious, dexterity, and perception. Bottega is open 6 days a week 4pm-2am Tuesday and Wednesday and 2pm-2am Thursday-Sunday. 208 N. Front St. NOT WHAT IT SEEMS Spring Quartet at New Elements Gallery to showcase new works by Nancy Carter, Catherine Lea, Victoria Primicias and Sally Sutton.

Feat. a collection of landscapes and abstract paintings in pastels, acrylic paintings, encaustic ancient technique and impressionistic landscapes. On display through 6/22. 201 Princess St. newelementsgallery.com

NO BOUNDAIRES INT’L ART COLONY No Boundaries International Art Colony’s exhibit of archival work created at the colony from 1998 through 2012. Free and open to the public, and will run through 6/22. No Boundaries is held every November on Bald Head Island. Artists from around the globe converge on the island for two weeks to make art and to share ideas, inspi-

ration and culture. No Boundaries has hosted artists from more than 25 countries, including Japan, Australia, Brazil, Turkey, Switzerland and Ghana. No Boundaries was founded in 1998 by Wilmington, NC artists Dick Roberts, Pam Toll and Gayle Tustin after participation at Macedonian art colonies illustrated how art has the power to break down political and geographical barriers.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2013. Dates: 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, and 12/27. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Gallery is currently showing new works in oils and water colors by Wilmington artist Eunice Andrews as well as some of the many works of David D. Hume—artist, author and world traveler. Karen Q. Hunsberger’s handcrafted baskets are also on display thru 6/30. 1903 Princess St. (Carolina Heights) 2518854.M-F 10-6 S-10-3. wilmingtonart@aol.com.

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NEW UNCW ART EXHIBITS Through 7/30, UNCW Association for Campus Entertainment announces two new exhibits: Once Upon an Opera, exhibited in the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, features costumes from two UNCW musicals. Sculpture on the Commons II, an outdoor exhibit near the Fisher Student Center, features work by intermediate and advanced sculpture students at UNCW. Free and open to the public.

WOODCUTS “Christopher Alexander & Ashton Durham: Woodcuts” will be on view at the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building, through 8/23.

Closing reception will be held from 5:30-7pm, Thurs., 8/22. Both the print fest and reception are free and open to the public. Open MondayThursday, noon-4pm, during the summer. Local artists Alexander and Durham will feat. recently completed woodcuts printed during the public print fest. The interactive element of the printfest as well as showcasing the blocks allows viewers to participate in the process and further understand the technical elements of woodcut prints. Ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near the building’s main entrance on the corner of Randall Parkway and Reynolds Dr., UNCW. CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear, a photography exhibition by the Cape Fear Camera Club, will be held at the Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Runs through 10/27, during museum hours and will be integrated with the upper-level galleries. The scope of the exhibit focuses on the region of the Lower Cape Fear, an area rich and diverse in habitats, wildlife, culture, and history. Through framed prints, projected digital images, and interpretive labels, the exhibit presents the museum visitor with aphotographic journey of the area. 814 Market St. PROJEKTE Weekly events: 2nd and 4th Wed, open mic; 1st and 3rd Wed, Projektion Theater Film Series, feat. subversive and foreign films and documentaries, 8-10pm; Thurs., “Just A Taste,” free weekly wIne tasting and live music; 1st & 3rd

Fri., Kersten Capra 9:30pm; 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name & guests, 9pm12pm.. 523 South 3rd St. 910-508-8982. www. theprojekte.com

6/6: JAZZ AT THE MANSION Their summer jazz series offers a perfect time to enjoy the centuries-old antebellum Bellamy Mansion. Don’t miss Cindy Hopsedales with Daryll Donnell Murrill and A Step Above on June 6th as part of Bellamy and Cape Fear Jazz Society’s partnership concert series. The show takes place 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beer and wine are sold onsite, but picnics are welcome, along with chairs and blankets. Cost is only $12, with proceeds benefitting the upkeep of the historical mansion.

museums/programs BATTLESHIP NC Battleship 101 and The Legacy Series: Armored Cruiser NORTH CAROLINA and the Great War, 2nd Sat. Programs, 6/8, 9am-4pm (Legacy); 10am-3pm (101). In June the Battleship launches the annual 2nd Saturday series, part of the statewide NC Dept. of Cultural Resources programming. During Battleship 101 visitors may enjoy talking to volunteers stationed throughout the ship ready to discuss daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. Family friendly opportunity to ask questions about life aboard a WWII battleship Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www. battleshipnc.com .

MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Through 9/29: Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Stinky feet can make you more attractive...to a hungry mosquito, that is! Explore the science of what’s eating you with Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Visitors will discover the biological wonders of sanguinivores — creatures that eat blood — through encounters with interactive activities and vibrant graphics. Also, helpful hints and simple recautions for avoiding these sometimes annoying creatures. • Collection Selections: Breakfast (through 7/14): View a selection of artifacts that document how Wilmingtonians made breakfast at home and also represent the Port City’s breakfast eateries of the past and present. See how breakfast preparation has changed yet remained the same over the last two centuries. • Impressions of

the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take a photographic journey of southeastern North Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, wildlife, culture, and history. Featuring more than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Fear Camera Club members. Hours: 9am-5pm through 9/10; Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www. capefearmuseum.com.

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 (1821-1907) 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, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Museum summer music series, first Thurs. ea. mo.: 6/6, Cindy Hospedales, Daryll Donnell Murrill & A Step Above; 7/4, The Jeff Sipe Trio; 8/1, El Jaye Johnson with The Port City AllStars. 910-251-3700 or www.bellamymansion. org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s ‘Treme’—Fine, hand-sewn beadwork, archival-quality costume technique and brilliantly colored feathers, all done

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by Wilmington native Alonzo Wilson, Exquisitely crafted Mardi Gras Indian suits, as well as design sketches. Organized by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Mardi Gras Indians are deeply rooted in shared cultures and symbiotic relationships which developed between the Native Americans and the escaped slaves they aided. On display through 11/3. • “Here & Now: A Decade of Contemporary Acquisitions” through 7/21.

Focuses on an exploration of contemporary acquisitions to the permanent collection since the establishment of the Cameron Art Museum in 2002. Some of the most famous artists in the exhibition are Romare Bearden, Sam Francis, Donald Sultan, Mark Flood, Viola Frey, Leonard Baskin, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Jim Dine and the newest acquisition by Shahzia Sikander.• Pancoe Art Education Center’s Seagrove and Contemporary Pottery in the Exhibition Cases • CAM Public Tours, Thursdays, 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

Tues-Sun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www. cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Splash into Summer, 6/14-15, 9am-1pm: Kick off start of summer at pool party! • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. 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 ac-

tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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 kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation WAR ON THE SHORE War on the Shore worldwide wrestling, at the CB Rec Center, 7:30pm. Adv. tix: $8. Day of: $10. Kids 5 and under: free. www.worldwidewrestling.net/tickets.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Black River Cruise, 6/9, 10am-1pm, $55. The

clude crabbing, seining or birding. Must be able Black River is a tributary of the Cape Fear River, to swim, capable of sustained physical exertion approximately 50 miles long. Glimpses of giant and wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 8-12 must cypress trees that are hundreds of years old be accompanied by adult. Admission/program and covered with Spanish moss, pickerel weed charge. Pre-reg. required. NC Aquarium at Fort showing off its blue flowers, rare fish and musFort Fisher. 910-458-7468. www.ncaquariums. sel species, wildlifes like black bears, bobcats, com/fort-fisher. and river otters and more!

• 6/15, 7-9pm: Beer Tasting Cruise, $40. While CARNIVOROUS PLANT HIKE enjoying the gorgeous views, you’ll 6/15-16 Carnivorous Plant Hike: Bring Dad to hike get to sample beer paired up with some tasty appetizers from brewmaster from Front St. Brewery. • 6/16: Captain’s Lazy Day Cruise of the Cape Fear River.

Wilmington Water Tours will host a Black River Cruise This 90-minute narrated catamaran on June 9th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for $55. Folks will cruise includes a light meal. Departs at 12 noon & 3pm. Admission charge. enjoy a 50-mile long trip around the tributary of the Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. WaCape Fear River and hear about the scenery. Picturter Street, Wilmington. Reservations: esque moments of cypress tress and Spanish moss, 910-338-3134; www.wilmingtonwapickerel weed’s blue flowers, rare fish and other wildtertours.net.

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RUNS AND 5KS memorable. To reserve space, call Wilmington Water 6/13, 6:30pm: NewBridge Bank Tours at 910-338-3134. Or buy tickets online at Bridge to Bridge. 6pm. CFCC Schwartz Center, Downtown Wilmwww.wilmingtonwatertours.net. ington. 4-mile course from the Isabel Holmes Bridge to the Cape Fear Mewith morial Bridge through some of the most scenic a park ranger at Carolina Beach State Park areas of downtown. The finish line will consist and learn about carnivorous plants like Venus of a celebration with food, beverages and comflytrap. 10am. Free. 910-458-8206; www.dpr. munity supporters. Funds raised will support ncparks.gov/dprcoe/findPub.php. student scholarships at CFCC. Runners: $25 until May 31st; $30 June 1st until Race Day. INLAND BOTTOM FISHING Walkers:$20 until May 31st; $25 June 1st 6/15-16: Father’s Day Inland Bottom Fishuntil Race Day. http://its-go-time.com/eventing. Take Dad fishing in Masonboro Inlet. Rod, registration?regevent_action=register&event_ tackle, bait, license included. Admission charge; id=68 fathers free w/2 paid family members! Boards across from Blockade Runner Resort (Waynick AUDOBON BIRDING TOUR Blvd.), Wrightsville Beach. Reservations: 9106/14: Birding Tour. Does Dad like birds? A free 200-4002; www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours. guided tour (9am) with a NC Audubon naturalist com.

Free. Public Access 43 (South end). 910-6867527; www.ncaudubon.org CORE ROWING Core Rowing Class: $18/class, 5:45-6:45pm.

DOUBLE SPRINT MARATHON Tues/Thursd. Email to reserve class. Crossfit 6/15: Kure Beach & Step-Up For Soldiers has Reignited 165 Vision Dr Unit B . crossfitreigpartnered with the Kure Beach Fire Departnited@gmail.com ment to host a Double Sprint Triathlon in Kure Beach. The format of a double sprint triathlon SENIOR’S 55+ BASKETBALL LEAGUE consists of a 375M swim, 1.5Mi run, 20K cyPlays Mon/Wed evenings through the sumcle, 1.5Mi run, and another 375M swim. $65 if mer at the Wilmington Family YMCA. Try-outs registered through 5/31 and $75 day of. $10 and practices are currently Tue/Thurs mornings discount for Veterans, Military, Police or Fire 10am at the Y. 910-251-9622 x229. 2710 Marpersonnel. Registration: http://its-go-time.com/ ket St. kure-beach-double-sprint-tri-june-15. www.

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of plants and animals that thrive in the varied environments, the Preserve includes wetlands, established hardwood groves, a pine thicket and pond, all accessed by approximately 2 miles of trails. Take a wagon ride into the woods to the Mill Pond, which originally operated as a grist mill for Poplar Grove Plantation. Guide will talk about different land and aquatic habitats, layers of forest, and the animals that make the Preserve their home. 50 minute walk: $3/student, $5/adult; 2 hour walk: $5/student and $8/adult.

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film BOOKS TO MOVIES 6/9, 2pm: Our contract doesn’t allow us to announce the title of the movie through the media, but we can say that on June 9 the film is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, and that only adults will be admitted. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. dhodder@nhcgov.com.

h COUGH-SYRUP FILM FESTIVAL k Sun., 6/9, 5:30-11pm, Jengo’s Playhouse. s First ever Cough Syrup Film Festival! Send us . something short and sugary sweet: 3 minutes or less, involving (you guessed it!) cough syrup.

You make it, we’ll play it (as long as you get it in to us by noon on 6/8.) Free event w/ cookout, - a few bands, a cash bar, and as the sky turns , purple, so will the screen at Jengo’s. Pass that ; purple drank, let’s get weird together, y’all! Oths er entertainment possibilities include (but are k not limited to): a Cough Syrup Kissing Booth, a - Sizzurp Slip-n-Slide, a home-made cough syrup . taste-test, Cough Syrup Cocktails, the Cough Syrup Awards, and all the cooties you can handle. http://www.cucalorus.org . FREE MOVIES BY THE SEA t Free Movies by the Sea at Carolina Beach - Lake Amphitheater. Picnics, blankets, chairs welcome; concession sold onsite. Movies start around 8:45pm; free! 6/9: The Odd Life of Timothy Green; 6/16: “The Lorax” (PG); 6/23: - Racing Stripes; 6/30: Big Miracle; 7/7, Madas gascar 3; 7/14: Thunderstruck; 7/21: Brave; s 7/28: Over The Hedge; 8/4: Escape from Plan- et Earth; 8/11: Hotel Transylvania; 8/18: Here Comes the Boom; 8/25: Beach Blanket Bingo; 9/1: Oz the Great and Powerful. r SURFALORUS r 7/18-20: 2nd annual Surfalorus Film Festival, e presented by Cucalorus, feat. hottest new surf - films. Surfers, nature lovers, water weirdos, and s fans of good film will enjoy three days of out-

doors screenings in Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and downtown Wilmington. Also, outdoor board expo and the shaper show, w/ live display from area board artists. Free, outdoor screening each night with live music and cold beer. Led by local musician and surfer Zach Hanner, the surf film program has been a mainstay at the festival for 10 years, showcasing work by Cyrus Sutton, Gregory Schell, George Greenough, Mick Waters and dozens of innovative directors. Cucalorus is currently seeking sponsors and volunteers for this year’s Surfalorus.www.cucalorus.org.

THEATRE NOW MOVIE NIGHTS Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats, feat. fresh food options. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children.

Theatre NOW: 10th and Dock streets. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com.

kids’ stuff MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Ms. Susan’s Room, music and ats for creative young minds, feat. Happy Little Singers, early childhood music & movement for ages 6 mo.-6yrs. Sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Sat, 9:45am, & Tues at 4pm.

• Happy Bigger Singers, ages 4 - 7 years, Thursday, 4 pm. • Kids Yoga (Mommy and Me), Wed, 1:30 pm. • Art and Crafts Friday: 6/7, 9:45am, finger painting; no age limit (young to old). 8 children (and 8 adults. Must RSVP. Be sure to wear an old t-shirt, or something you don’t mind being covered with paint. Upcoming classes: 7/14, Collage; 7/21, Chinese Brush Painting; 7/28, Pasta Jewelry. All classes $10 per family, $5 each additional child. Drop ins Welcome! Ms. Susan’s Room at the Art Works, 200 Willard St. Free parking. 910-777-8889 or www.happylittlesingers.com.

STORY EXTRAVAGANZA 6/8: 10am: NHC Public Library’s 3rd Annual Storytelling Festival for Children features a lineup of short performances by local storytellers, as well as crafts and activities for families with young children. It’s three solid hours of free family fun, organized by your library in partnership with the Wilmington Children’s Museum, and sponsored by the Friends of New Hanover County Public Library. It’s also the kick-off for Summer Reading Club, “Dig Into Reading”, so make sure the whole family signs up! Mr. Scooter Hayes: shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-

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CF MUSEUM LEARNING CENTER Incredible Insects, 6/8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4pm. Free for members or with admission. A “bug’s-eye” view as you explore the incredible world of insects! How they communicate and what they build. Make a beautiful butterfly and a firefly that glows in the dark. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 9am-5pm,Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5pm, Sunday. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Members

NATURE KIDS’ PROGRAMS Upcoming Nature Programs, Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., 341-0075. Pre-reg. rqd.

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SUNSHINE CAMP

Camps abound for students during summer (see our full camp guide on pages 33-36). However, one in particular is reaching out in a different way for children. Sunshine Camp helps kids cope with the loss of a loved one in creative and expressive ways. The camp encourages kids to talk, play, create, cry, laugh and express themselves through art, music and other activities healthfully. Hosted by Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCenter, registration is now offered for three dates: 6/25-29 (2nd-3rd graders), 7/9-13 (4th-5th) and 7/23-27 (6th, 7th and 8th). are admitted free. 814 Market St. UNCLE MIKE 6/15, 11am: Mike Schneider and his polka band love bringing the happy, bouncing rhythms of polka to people of all ages. “Uncle Mike” mixes music with trivia and culture, giving his audience a chance to learn while they dance to the polka.

Learn more about the program at www.pintsizepolkas.com. Free family program celebrates Summer Reading Club 2013, “Dig Into Reading,” by Friends of the Library. Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. Main Library, 201 Chestnut Street CF MUSEUM CAPE FEAR SKIES Mythological Monsters, 6/16, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Free for members or with admission.

Explore the folklore of mythical creatures as you and your family hear tales that have left their mark on the night sky while you view the constellations that inspired those stories. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 9am-5pm,Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5pm, Sunday. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4

MAGICIAN JEFF JONES Magician Jeff Jones brings you into his magical world of illusions with spellbinding moves, delighting children time after time. Free family performance will be in the library parking lot, so please park in the bank parking lot next door.

Summer Reading Club programs are brought to you by the Friends of New Hanover. www. magicnc.com. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd SUNSHINE CAMP Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter presents Sunshine Camp, a camp for children coping with the death of a loved one. Young people talk, play, create, eat, cry, laugh, and make friends, and are encouraged to share memories, express feelings, release anger, and learn from their life experiences. Visiting artists often share their talents with campers.

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm; 6/25-29 (2nd-rising 3rd graders); 7/9-13 (rising 4th and 5th); 7/23-27 (rising 6th, 7th and 8th). Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. $25 fee covering the cost of supplies; a completed application and a brief meeting with a grief counselor are required. 910-796-7991 or 800-733-1476.

DOCK ST. KIDS The Dock Street Kids are mixed up in another mysterious adventure!Help them use the library to solve the case. It’s like an episode ofScooby Doo performed LIVE by TheatreNOW of Wilmington. Summer Reading Club programs for families are brought to you by the Friends of New Hanover County Public Library. Learn more about Dock Street Kids: www.theatrewilmington.com/dockstreetkidsclub.html.

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June art workshops with Lois DeWitt: loislight@bellsouth.net or 910 547-8115. $50 ea.

Materials provided. Monday Morning Drawing Workshops, 6/10, 17, 10am-1pm. Bring a photo and learn how to create a drawing from it using light, shadow, compositional design and line dynamics. Beginners or experienced wanting to refresh their skills. All materials provided.

• Saturday Morning Oil Pastel/Colored Pencil Workshops, 6/8, 15, 22, 10am-1pm. Create a drawing with colored pencils from your photo or imagination. Overlay the drawing with oil pastels to create a patina-like finish. Beginners or experienced. All materials provided. • My Stencil Acrylic Painting Workshops at Artful Living Group. www.artfullivinggroup.com.

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lectures/readings OLD BOOKS ON FRONT STREET An event for area golfers: James Dodson will come to Old Books in time for Father’s Day, 6/9, 3:30pm. His books include: “Final Rounds,” “The Road to Somewhere: Travels with a Young Boy Through an Old World,” and more. http://www.jamesdodsonauthor.com/ GARY ALLEN 6/11, 6-7:30pm: Gary Allen, a photojournalist with nearly 30 years of experience, will talk about how to take great shots with your digital camera at the beach. The free program has been arranged by the Friends of New Hanover County Public Library, and is at Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Reservations are requested on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Lear tips on creating better portraits, better family-activity pictures and better scenic photographs during your visit to the beach; camera and lens choices; simple lightingtechniques and more.

ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green Environmental Book Club m eets at Old Books on Front Street, 249 N Front St. 7/2: Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril (2011) anthology by Kathleen Dean Moore & Michael P. Nelson • 8/6: Unbowed: A Memoir (2006) by Wangari Maathai www.goinggreenpublications.com

classes/workshops LIVE WEBINAR 6/6, 3pm; 6/11, 1pm: This live webinar from the Foundation Center will teach you the characteristics of effective nonprofits and help you assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising and how to find funders. The Foundation Directory database may be searched at any New Hanover County Library location. The Foundation Center (http://foundationcenter. org/) is the world’s leading source of information about philanthropy. • 6/25, 1pm: For nonprofit agencies to learn key components of a grant proposal to a foundation, and briefly introduce the Foundation Directory database, which may be searched at any New Hanover County Library location. Free, but preregistration is required at www.nhclibrary.org.

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COMEDY IMPROV CLASSES The Nutt Street Comedy Room’s summer improv classes, ea. a 3-hour session over 10 weeks for only $120! Monday’s beginner class, to learn the basics on creating a scene and being on stage. Sunday’s advanced improv class, to learn deeper about improvisation and scene-work, playing as a unit, and may be interested in starting your own troupe! Classes taught by Anthony Corvino, local Wilmington comic and featured member of the Nutt House Improv Troupe, who has studied in New York at Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre. anthony.john.corvino@gmail.com or 718-909-6706. Classes start 6/9 (advanced) and 6/10 (beginner).

YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOPS UNCW’s Creative Writing Department welcomes Young Writers Workshop for rising 9th-12th grade students 6/18-22 on campus.

Brings together 35 high school students from across the region to study the craft of writing, feat. daily creative writing exercises, lectures, workshopsand readings. Drected and run by master’s degree candidates and professors in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing. Students are asked to submit a work of creative writing in one genre (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction); campers will receive instruction in all genres.$495 covers tuition, housing, and three meals a day. Payment is due upon registration: http://uncw.edu/writers/youngwriters.html.

Questions: youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

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VETERAN CAREER READINESS Free veteran career readiness workshops, hosted by Miller Motte and the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Every 2nd Tues. of the month, 11am-12pm, until October at the VFW post, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Any veteran is able to attend but must RSVP: (910)442-3414.

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Bring your friends to Copper Penny and test your knowledge of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals of the Cape Fear Region. Expect questions drawn from museum exhibits and programs. Join us for some cold beer and cool science! Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St., hosts the event.

NC HURRICANE HISTORY NC’s Hurricane History with Jay Barnes, Thurs., 7/18, 7pm, at King Neptune Restau-

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear is gearing up for its always fun-filled annual picnic at Hugh McRae Park, 1799 S College Rd. 6/15: In an attempt to beat the heat, the picnic takes place a bit earlier than usual, 6/15, 1pm, Pavilion 4. Newcomers welcomed; family event w/playground for youngers. HFCF will provide hot dogs and hamburgers, with the rest of the menu supplied in traditional potluck fashion.

Adults may enjoy beer and wine (but no liquor) in non-glass containers. RSVP and potluck contributions: www.meetup.com/humanism-182/.

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We all know the funniness which takes place at Nutt Street Comedy Room as they host ongoing stand-up nights with local, regional and national talent. Well, if you’ve always dreamt of being the center of a joke, now’s your chance to learn a few tricks of the trade. Nutt Street’s summer improv classes take place in three-hour sessions for 10 weeks at only $120. It’s like camp for adults, where learning the basics of creating scenes and being onstage is first and foremost. Advanced classes will be offered, too, on Sundays, all taught by Anthony Corvino of Nutt House Improv Troupe.

Make reservations; class begins the 9th. 718-909-6706. rant,11 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. A Southport native, and renowned expert in the field of hurricane history, Jay will speak about and sign his latest edition of North Carolina’s Hurricane History, due out June. Charts more than 50 great storms that have battered the Tar Heel State from the colonial era through Irene in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, two of the costliest hurricanes on record.

clubs/notices ARTISTS/FARMERS NEEDED NC Maritime Museum at Southport is calling on artists to exhibit and sell art work and goods this summer as part of the Department of Cultural Resources’ first 2nd Saturdays event of 2013, scheduled for 6/8. Jewelers, quilters, painters, potters, weavers, musicians, photographers, iron workers, crafters and other creative artists.

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TOPSAIL BUSINESS EVENTS 6/20, Creating An Inventory for Cultural Tourism in the Topsail Region. Andre Nabors, Tourism Development Manager, NC Tourism Office, NC Department of Commerce • Business After Hours: 7/11, ArtExposure 50 (Hampstead).

Event for members and staff of member businesses of the Topsail Chamber.

CFCC BARBER SHOP Cape Fear Community College’s new barber training school will provide students with the skills to become a professional barber. Services include haircuts, beard trimming, hot shaves and more. Services range from $2 for a mustache trim to $16 for highlights. Cash only. Walk-ins welcome from Mon-Thurs, 10:30am-3:45pm.

Appt: 362-7692. http://cfcc.edu/ce/barberschool/services.html.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 3713556. Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Support Group: Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This FREE support group is open to anyone affected by ADHD. For more information, go to www.WilmingtonCHADD.org.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm.

Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo. com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

! CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION t Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, - members free. capefearweddingassociation. t com d YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC l Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the , downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm.

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COUPON CLUB s Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons . and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtonc couponclub.com , t WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthe ly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the e . Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can ) - follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910632-8315, www.wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. m m WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET C MS Selp Help Group meets 2nd Thurs, ea. month, 7-8pm. New Hanover Regional Hospir . tal Business Center. 3151 South 17th St. Lisa - Burns: burnsl86@yahoo.com

PFLAG PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in r the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm. e AIRLIE GARDENS s Enjoy the 67 beautiful acres of Airlie Gardens d year round. Operating hours are Tues.-Sun., e 9am - 5pm. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for s children. Through 8/18 only: Dancing, mow. ing, fishing and painting are common pas- times during the warmer months, all of which

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OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS

Sat. 6/15, 10am-noon: Mr. Chris Nelson will lead the tour about most notable people of public service. He will give the details of the men who served as firemen in Wilmington and their events which may have led them to their final resting place in Oakdale. • Sat., 7/20, 10amnoon: Walking Tour w/Mr. Eric Kozen, Superintendent will take you on a special tour of the cemetery explaining its 150 + year old history.

Give you a taste of horticulture specimens along with funerary art and some interesting.

WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours feat. bird watching tours, water taxi services, fishing trips, pirate voyages, and Masonboro Island shuttles, on the 27-foot, green-and-white catamaran Shamrock. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

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Live music in the beer garden with Mike Blair & the Stonewalls. Free all ages. Must be 21 for samples. Fermental, 7250 Market St. 910-821-0362

Like beer? Like craft beer? Well, head over to Fermental at 7250 Market Street to meet the folks of Detroit, Michigan’s Atwater Brewery. There will be tastings, giveaways, specials and a meet-and-greet with the owner and director of the American brewery. Plus, live music from Mike Blair and the Stonewalls will be happening. It’s all free, but you must be of drinking age (21!) to enjoy all the free samples. For more information, contact Fermental at 910-821-0362. games, clothing, haircuts, blankets, and anything else of need! No barter or trade; everything is free! Do not leave items and run; take with you what does not get taken. Volunteers always needed to teach a short lesson on urban livin, gardening, recycling, holistic remedies, or offer free haircuts, sew torn clothing—anything

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NC ECO ODYSSEYS North Carolina Eco Odysseys partners with local businesses to create unique adventures by introducing history, activity, and culinary adventure into your event. Experience North Carolina as never before. Corporate team building services also available; customized events available. Schedule: 6/8: The All American Black River Paddle and Campout.

The Black River begins in southern Sampson County and empties into the Cape Fear River 14 miles south of Wilmington. Paddle is 7.6 miles total, 1 1/2 hours, roughly 3 miles, before taking out alongside the river to set up camp, enjoy a nice bonfire, and good ol’ American/North Carolina fare and craft beer. Tent, sleeping bag, camping chair and pad on the kayak needed. Dry sacks recommended. In morning, breakfast served before paddling the rest of the way. Cost incl. kayak rental and related gear, food and beverage: $75/person, or $60/person w/kayak. • 6/22: Fun on the River. A paddle

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Takes place at Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd. 6/11, 6:30pm: Southern Surf & Turf with Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch Restaurant $50. Fresh take on “surf & turf” with a nod to all things North Carolina. • 6/13, noon: Southern Breakfast Essentials with Liz Biro $40. Learn the secrets to perfect grits, fuffy biscuits, and perfect poached eggs. • 6/22, 11am: Me Gusta Tacos $30. Crunchy and soft tacos filled with chicken, fish, veggies, and anything else we can come up with, plus pico de gallo and sauces to spice them up.

DUPLIN WINERY 6/15: Club Member Adventure at the US Whitewater School in Charlotte. Ticket: $60/ person (includes all outdoor activities and lunch at the facility) • 7/13, 3:30-7:45pm: Comedy Show with Jerry Carroll. Tickets: $45/person (includes tour and tasting). Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. Rose Hill, NC. 800-774-9634 CAPE FEAR FOOD AND WINE CLUB Cape Fear Food & Wine Club ($15/year) serves the needs of home cooks, foodies, and wine lovers living in and visiting the Wilmington area.

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NC PACKS FOR PATRIOTS NCPacks4Patriots, a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting our deployed troops with care packages from home, is participating in Operation Cookie Drop to provide Girl Scout cookies to our military members. Girl Scout customers and Scout families have provided tens of thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies to be mailed and distributed to our military members. NCPacks4Patriots is inviting churches, civic groups, businesses to partner with us in providing these cookies to our deployed troops. The postage cost to mail 24 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to deployed troops is $35. Postage for 100 boxes will be approximately $140, and postage to mail 500 boxes is about $700. Donations can be made by mailing checks to NCPacks4Patriots, 249-E Third St Ayden NC 28513. You are also welcome to invite one or more cards or letters with messages of support to be mailed with the cookies that you sponsor. We have already received 22,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, with an additional 20,000 arriving in May to our center. Nothing says home more than the taste of Girl Scout cookies! We support all branches of the military deployed in combat zones, as well as troops serving on military bases around the world. ncp4p@yahoo.com FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)762-2199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to give food to the homeless on

Saturdays but not anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Princess Dr. (910) 251-8130.

Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • First Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 612-9353. Tues/Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm. • Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am-2pm. • New Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. (910)762-7376 CANAPE POP-UP RESTAURANT Speciality events held once a month, on Sundays, at San Juan Cafe, 3314 Wrightsville Ave. Menu made up of local ingredients, changes monthly; hosted by Chef Matthew Gould. Next one, June 9th. Tickets: $35 and up for prix-fixe. http://canapeilm.com. 910-274-2012.

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RibFest in Winston-Salem and the East West BBQ Fest in Greensboro, in competition. National BBQ teams, from TX to TN, including locals Poor Piggy’s, will sell their BBQ and compete against each other for bragging rights.

Many of these “Ribbers” have been featured on several national TV networks including the

6/30: PORT CITY SWAPPERS

Ever been a part of the slow-food movement’s latest craze in ILM? Port City Swappers aims to keep local food a welcoming right to everyone who wishes to enjoy its bounty. To participate, just go to their Facebook page, click on their Eventbrite link and share what food stuff you’ll be making, growing, canning, harvesting, etc., to bring and trade with other like-minded foodies. The swaps take place the last Sunday of every month. No cash is exchanged and no goods are sold. It’s all about trading and meeting your neighbors! Sign up now for 6/30!

More questions? portcityswappers@gmail.com.

COMPETITION DINING SERIES Got to Be Competition Dining Series travels statewide, pitting chefs against one another for the coveted red jacket and a $2k cash prize, plus a chance to compete in the Final Fire in Raleigh in November. Schedule: Jan., Fire on the Rock, Asheville; Fire on the Rock, Wilmington, Apr.; Fire in the Triad, Greensboro; July-Aug., Fire in the Triangle in Raleigh; Sept.-Oct., Fire in the City in Charlotte; Nov., Final Fire in Raleigh.

Tickets: $59 plus tax and gratuity; finals are $69, plus tax and gratuity. www.competitiondining.com PORT CITY RIB FEST 2013 8/9-11: AKA Entertainment and Good Vibes Brewery present Port City RibFest will begin on the banks of the Cape Fear River, downtown. National barbecue and music festival will join sister events, the Texas Pete Twin

Food Channel and TLC and Discovery Channel’s “Pitmaster”s. 700 N. Front St. $7 adult, $5 seniors, children free. Lunch admission Friday, 11am-3pm only, $1. Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun, noon-5pm. No pets, weapons, coolers or outside food; lawn chairs welcome. www.portcityribfest.com FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-2024749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

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NONI BACA WINERY Noni Baca Wine Tasting Room is open seven days a week, offering wine tastings, wine by the glass or bottle. Sample some of our 70+ international-award-winning wines! Also carry a great craft beer selection. Shipping across US available. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun, noon5pm.Taste flight of 6 or 9 wines with complementary souvenir glass. • Tues. & Wed.: Winemaker’s Special. Three 3-oz. pours of any wine at special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at bar on glasses and bottles of wine. Special gifts and label wines available. 910-397-7617 RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm.

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FORTUNATE GLASS Free Wine Tasting, Tues. 6-8 p.m. • Sparkling Wine Specials & Discounted Select Bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events. 29 South Front St. PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs.

No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold.

Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers. 6/30, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 11/24, 12/29.

CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Mon Flight Night: $18 for nine 4 oz. samples of local, nationally-renowned & international brews. Also, Massage Monday: $10 for a ten-minute shift with our licensed, registered therapist Josh Lentz. • Tues., DIY Trivia with our host Greg Jaeger. Prizes include beer from us and gift certificates from AzioMedia and Memory Lane Comics. 9 PM. $1 off all glasses of wine, ciders, and mead. • Wed: YouTube Video Competition. Submit the wackiest, funniest, zaniest video & win a bomber of beer & a Chop’s Deli sandwich! Hosted by Captain Video. 9pm; select $10 pitchers. • Thurs: Beer Infusement Thursday. Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. 9pm. Also, Thrifty Thursday: select $3 bottles and $1 off select draft.

• Fri.: Bartender’s pick. You never know what you’re gonna get! • Sat.: Think local, drink local. $1 off all bottled NC beers. • Sun: Beer Church Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 139 N. Front St.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25, www.tastinghistorytours. com. Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-622-6046.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Schedule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8-1. Aso features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery. Poplar Grove Plantation, 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.com. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking is provided. Vendors align the lake and an nflux of artists and crafters of all types; live music. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com or email Janet Knott, carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com. • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market: 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NCgrown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Monday, 8am-1pm, beginning the first Monday in May and continuing through Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market: Located at Leland Town Hall, this market is open every other Sun., 11am-3pm, through the month of Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mondays, 7am-1pm through 9/9. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, 8am-1pm, through 9/25. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., through 10/25, 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055 THE WINE SAMPLER Every week we have five wines available to taste during sampling hours, Thurs., 3-8 pm, Fri., 3-8pm, and Sat., 11am-7pm. Each week we arrange a set of five wines, which we offer a 10% discount as well toward purchase.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): The longest natural arch in the world is the Fairy Bridge in Guangxi Province, China. Made of limestone, this 400-footwide span crosses the Buliu River. No one outside of China knew about it until 2009, when an American explorer spied it on Google Earth. Let’s make the Fairy Bridge your metaphor of the month, Aries. Judging by the astrological omens, I suspect there’s a good chance you will soon find something like a natural, previously hidden bridge. In other words, be alert for a link between things you didn’t know were connected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I hope that in recent weeks you’ve made yourself a master of sticky and intricate details. I trust you’ve been working harder and smarter than you have in a long time. Have you, Taurus? Have you been grunting and sweating a lot, exerting yourself in behalf of good causes? Please, tell me you have. And, please, say you’re willing to continue for a while longer. The way I see it, your demanding tasks aren’t quite finished. In fact, the full reward for your efforts may not become available unless you keep pushing beyond the point that you consider to be your fair share.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How free do you want to be, Gemini? A tiny bit free, hemmed in by comfortable complications that require you to rely on white lies? Or would you rather be moderately free in ways that aren’t too demanding—politely, sensibly free? Maybe you feel brave and strong enough to flirt with a breathtaking version of liberation—a pure, naked freedom that brings you close to the edge of wild abandon and asks you to exercise more responsibility than you’re used to.

I’m not telling you which kind you should opt for, but I am suggesting that it’s best if you do make a conscious choice.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): In August 1961 the Communist government of East Germany built the Berlin Wall. It was a thick concrete barrier designed to prevent the oppressed citizens of East Berlin from escaping to freedom in West Berlin. Eventually, the barrier was policed by armed guards. Traffic between the two Berlins became virtually impossible for the next 28 years. Then a miracle occurred: East German authorities relinquished their stranglehold. They tentatively allowed East Berliners to travel to West Berlin. Soon the “Mauerspechte,” or “wall woodpeckers,” showed up. Armed with hammers and chisels, they began chipping away at the wall. Two years later, most of it had been demolished. I hereby assign

you to be a wall woodpecker in your own sphere, Cancer. The time is right to demolish a barricade.

It may take a while, but you’re ready to start.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The following slogan captures the spirit I bring to composing my horoscopes: “I live in the future so that you don’t have to.” But right now this slogan doesn’t apply to you. From what I can tell, you are currently visiting the future as much as I do. Here’s what I wonder, though: Are you time-traveling simply to run away from the dilemmas that face you in the present?

Or are you taking advantage of your jaunts to acquire revelations that will help you solve those dilemmas once you return?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know that there are different kinds of stress, right? Some varieties wear you out and demoralize you, while other kinds of stress excite and motivate you.

Some lead you away from your long-term goals, and others propel you closer. The coming weeks would be an excellent time for you to fine-tune your ability to distinguish between them. I suspect the more you cultivate and seek out the good, the less susceptible you’ll be to the bad.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Studies show that people spend 87 percent of their time inside buildings and 6 percent enclosed in vehicles. In other words, they are roaming around outside, enjoying the wind, sky and weather for only 7 percent of their lives. I think you’re going to have to do better than that in the coming week, Libra. To ensure your mental hygiene stays robust, you should try to expose yourself to the natural elements at least 9 percent of the time. If you manage to hike that rate up to 10 or higher, you stand a good chance of achieving a spiritual epiphany that will fuel you for months.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Resurrection is the Scorpionic specialty. Better than any other sign of the zodiac, you can summon the power to be reborn. It is your birthright to reanimate dreams, feelings and experiences that have expired, and make them live again in new forms.

Your sacred totem is the mythical Phoenix, which burns itself in a fire of its own creation and then regenerates itself from the ashes. Now, here’s the big news headline, Scorpio: I have rarely seen you in possession of more skill to perform these rites than you have right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Octavio Paz spoke to a lover in his poem “Counterparts”: “In my body you search the mountain for the sun buried in its forest. In your body, I search for the

boat adrift in the middle of the night.” What have you searched for in the bodies of your lovers, Sagittarius? What mysteries and riddles have you explored while immersed in their depths? How has making love helped you to better understand the meaning of life? I invite you to ruminate on these uncanny joys. Remember the breakthroughs that have come your way thanks to sex. Exult in the spiritual education you have received through your dealings with lust and sensuality. Then, go out and stir up some fresh epiphanies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do you know what minced oaths are? They’re rarely used anymore. If you went back 100 years, though, you’d hear them regularly. They were sanitized swear words, basically; peculiar exclamations that would allow people the emotional release of profanities without causing a ruckus among those who were listening. “Bejabbers!” was one. So were “thunderation! and “dad-blast!” and “consarn!”

Here’s one of my favorite minced oaths: “By St. Boogar and the saints at the backside door of purgatory!” I bring this up, Capricorn, because I suspect it’ll be a “minced oath” kind of week for you.

What I mean is: You’ll have every right to get riled up, and you should express your feelings, but not in ways that create problems for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s only one correct way to spell the English word “beauty.” But that wasn’t true centuries ago. Before the advent of the printing press, orthographic anarchy prevailed for many words. Some of beauty’s variations included bewte, beaute, beaultye, beuaute, bealte, buute, bewtee, and beaultye. I bring this up, Aquarius, because I think it would be fun and healthy for you to take a respite from having to slavishly obey standardized rules. I’m talking about not just those that apply to spelling but others, too. See what you can get away with.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the last chapter of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov,” the lead character says the following: “There is nothing nobler, stronger, healthier, and more helpful in life than a good remembrance, particularly a remembrance from childhood. A beautiful, holy memory preserved from childhood can be the single most important thing in our development.” I bring this up, Pisces, as to get you in the right frame of mind for this week’s featured activity: remembrance. One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to reminisce about the old days and the old ways. To do so will enhance your physical health and purify your emotional hygiene.

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