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The Cape Fear Independent Film Festival—whose motto is “independent doesn’t mean working alone”—will run four days in Wilmington this week. The event will be hosted by local music and acting talent Jeffrey Holler (a.k.a. Dutch Hawk). As a bonus, the festival is pairing up with the area’s first-ever Port City Pop Con (see pages 28-29), which will offer all the glorious goods of famous pop-culture conventions, such as costume contests and celebrity meet-and-greets, right in our own backyard. During CFIFN, movies such as “Heart of the Country,” a muchawaited feature film starring Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) and Gerald McRaney, will be showcased. “The Carrington Event” (pictured) by Rob Underhill looks at a family’s will to survive after a solar storm cuts power to the farm. The featurette will play on Saturday, May 11th at 5:30 p.m. at Browncoat Pub and Theatre. Find out more inside! Courtesy photos, cover and inside

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To make sure it closes quickly, they’re turning it into a Blockbuster Video.” —Conan O’Brien “Washington Wizards center Jason Collins has become the first American athlete in a major team sport to come out as gay. Do you know what a breakthrough this is? Finally an NBA player who won’t have any illegitimate kids.” —Jay Leno “A new study found that the air quality in New York City subways is actually the same quality as the air in New York streets. Even crazier, that’s supposed to be good news.”

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10 art: Sarah Richter talks to two artists, once college friends, who are now showcasing their latest art works at Bottega.

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

14 music: Bethany Turner talks to Nikki Talley about her husband-and-wife duo, who chose to ditch their day jobs and hit the road.

16-19 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing across town.

20 cover story: The Cape Fear Independent Film Festival celebrates another year of indies.

21 film: Anghus isn’t impressed by Robert Redford’s latest endeavor.

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jobs I ever had was working for the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau. I was the archive department. That sounds really important, but, honestly, it was me: a printer, a scanner and a 20-hour-a-week part-time job. Aside from making some really wonderful friends, it was probably one of the more educational employment experiences before I found my calling in the bookstore.

Basically I got to read all the mentions of our area as a travel destination in the national and international press. Then, I would archive things so they could be found and retrieved.

During my first day, Connie Nelson, the public relations director (who was my department head), came by my little alcove and showed me a map. In her calm, clear voice, Nelson explained our primary and secondary markets for tourism, while she traced her finger up a corridor from Wilmington to Ohio. I remember being stunned that we had a lot of visitors from Ohio. Nelson reiterated the importance of that market for us.

One of the next surprises came about a month later.

I showed up at work, and Nelson pinned a red ribbon on me. I stood shocked, thinking we must have lost a co-worker to AIDS. Thank goodness that wasn’t so.

“It’s National Tourism Week!” Nelson explained in a cheery voice.

Eight years later, I still remember. Low and behold, this week is the 30th annual National Travel and Tourism Week.

One of the things I learned about that job is Room

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Occupancy Tax. It is one of my favorite taxes, because from a Live Local standpoint it is money brought in from elsewhere to here. The 6-percent room Occupancy Tax collected $8.48 million last year. If that doesn’t convince locals that tourism is big money for us, nothing will.

In honor of Tourism Week, take a moment to reflect upon the web of our personal economy and how it is touched by money brought here from out-of-town travel. According to the NC Department of Tourism, film and sports development, the economic impact of tourism in New Hanover County during 2011 was estimated at $425.84 million, ranking us number nine among NC’s 100 counties in tourism expenditures. Travel and tourism provides more than 5,100 jobs in our county and supports a payroll of $94.44 million. Travel and tourism generates approximately $39.18 million in state and local tax receipts, representing a $190.02 savings to each county resident.

I’d like to remind everyone of those numbers while we are talking about the future of our film industry, which very directly impacts tourism here. For any length of filming, hotel rooms and furnished rentals are necessary for out-of-town professionals. Once filming has wrapped, the parade of film-related tourism begins. Everyone who comes to look at the locations and tour the studios needs a place to sleep, food to eat, and souvenirs to remember their experience.

Nelson was kind enough to sit down with us and talk about the importance of tourism in our local economy.

buildings to house these businesses), entertainment, florists, gas stations, linen companies, laundry services, bakeries, recreation, parks, farms (that provide food to restaurants, grocers), grocery stores, theaters, sports, and the list goes on!

encore (e): What parts of our economy are tourism driven that might surprise many people?

Connie Nelson (CN): Nearly every sector of the economy is affected by tourism. In addition to the obvious tourism and hospitality sectors, which include: hotels, attractions, tours, golf courses, meeting and convention spaces, restaurants, retailers, fishing charters, amusements, festival events, car rental/transportation companies, airport and outdoor sport outfitters. Travel and tourism also contributes to construction (of new

e: Can you explain a little about the role that travel writers play in bringing people here?

CN: When travel journalists write about or produce a broadcast piece about a destination it provides a thirdparty endorsement. It is widely accepted that thirdparty endorsement is perceived to be at least three times more credible than a paid advertisement. So, we love when journalists visit and write about Wilmington, North Carolina’s historic river district and the island beaches of Carolina, Kure and Wrightsville.

e: How does tourism support small business?

CN: Our destination is comprised of more than 50 attractions, tours and cruises, most of which are small businesses. More than half of the 7,800 rooms in New Hanover County are independently owned hotels, motels, condos and vacation rentals. Tourism also supports independently owned restaurants, catering services, florists, gas stations, retail shops, linen companies, laundry services, bakeries, golf courses, amusements, recreation companies, grocers, farms, fishing charters, meeting planners, banks (that lend and service tourism-related businesses), events, and so forth. e: Tell me about Room Occupancy Tax. CN: Room Occupancy Tax is a tax paid by visitors who stay overnight in our hotels. It is not a tax on local citizens. In 2012 a total of $8.48 million was collected in New Hanover County, which helps fund beach renourishment efforts (for New Hanover County beaches), construction and maintenance of the Wilmington Convention Center, as well as tourism-related activities and tourism promotion for Wilmington and our island beach towns of Carolina, Kure and Wrightsville (that will continue to attract overnight visitors to our destination). e: Can you talk a little about the primary and secondary markets that we pull from as a destination?

CN: Top feeder market states: Wilmington: NC, VA, OH, PA, NY, GA, SC (the order varies by season, but NC is number one for all seasons). Beaches: same as above, plus TN (order varies by season, but NC is the #1 state for all seasons). Top-feeder markets within NC: Triangle, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Triad.

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Continued responses to offshore wind development in North Carolina

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tanding on the beach , one

would barely see them, an array of specks lining the horizon. Stationed miles offshore, out past the bathers and the surfers and even the fishermen, they’d look like toothpicks, maybe, or miniature pinwheels. But charter a boat and blast out over the waves, and eventually they’d tower over the vessel like displaced white skyscrapers; the soprano whine of the turbine arms scything through the atmosphere in your ears.

They are offshore wind turbines, and they’re coming to NC. Whether they are hideous bird-killing machines that resemble the Martians from “The War of the Worlds” or a high-tech source of clean, renewable electricity is hotly debated.

Strong opinions and arguments come inherent with the birth of any technology, and industrial wind energy is no exception. John Droz, Jr., a physicist from Morehead City, gives voice to the opposition. In his report to the NC House Environmental Committee, he called industrial wind energy a “net environmental detriment,” and cited the manufactur-

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by John Wolfe r encore contributo ing process, along with bird and bat kills major flaws. Several weeks ago, encore published an article outlining his point of view.

John Wojciechowski is the lead instructor of the Sustainability Technologies Program at Cape Fear Community College, as well as a licensed architect.

He finds Droz Jr.’s opinion misleading.

“There is no such thing as a perfect energy source with no environmental footprint,” he says. “A large wind turbine is a power plant, so, of course, it requires materials and energy to produce it. The significant factor is the time it takes for a wind turbine to recoup this embodied energy.”

After a certain amount of operating time, the

SPIN RIGHT ROUND: Offshore wind is a likely part of NC’s future. Courtesy photo

turbine will have produced enough clean juice to offset the dirty energy and environmental footprint required to build it. According to offshore turbine manufacturers Vestas, the initial carbon emissions are “paid back” within nine months of use. After this short period of time, Wojciechowski says, the plant will continue to produce clean electricity by using free fuel for another 20 to 30 years. “Wind detractors never seem to mention the incredible embodied energy and environmental footprint of our coal, nuclear and even hydro-power plants, as if it does not compare,” he voices.

As for the birds: Wojciechowski admits the first generation wind farms erected in the ‘70s and ‘80s did kill large amounts of birds, and bird and bat kills remain real problems that need to be addressed. Still, wind turbines must always be appropriately sited.

“The wind industry now incorporates into its site-analysis process extensive knowledge of bird populations and migratory patterns,” he notes, “and as a result, bird kills from wind turbines have fallen dramatically.”

Placing the turbines offshore in NC would help mitigate the issue further, as many land birds don’t migrate that far out to sea.

The most extensive research on the impact that turbines have on bird populations comes from the Danish Energy Association. A recent analysis of their data, after seven years of monitoring the Horns Rev and Nysted wind farms, indicated negligible effects on overall bird populations. Cats kill more birds than wind turbines, averaging around three billion bird victims per year in the continental United States.

So wind turbines don’t kill as many birds as cats, and they aren’t overly dirty to

manufacture.

But are they right for North Carolina? The Sierra Club thinks so. “We look forward to working with all interested parties to make the possibility of thousands of jobs and the clean, renewable energy the offshore wind industry would bring to our state a reality,” Zak Keith, regional spokesperson for the environmental activist group, says. “Reports from UNC Chapel Hill and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have shown NC has the best offshore wind resources on the East Coast. Due to our long coastline and relatively shallow waters, we have the ability to develop huge amounts of clean energy. Not only can our state be a leader in offshore wind, but we should be.”

The state already has an influx of jobs in this industry, and a recommendation from the UNC Coastal Wind Report says NC is “wellpositioned to develop utility scale wind energy production and should pursue [it] aggressively.” Other states on the eastern seaboard are further along in the development process, but the report claims that swift action would permit NC to be competitive.

“It’s time we start building our own future,” Keith says. “We have a strategic energy reserve right off our coast, and we don’t have to risk an oil spill to get to it.”

Wojciechowski is encouraged by the amount of collaboration and planning efforts that have gone into making the Sierra Club’s dream a reality. “Multiple stakeholders— from the US Military to the NC State Ports Authority to individual offshore fishermen— have collaborated to remove portions of the ocean from development consideration,” he says. “What remains are strategically located but still vast areas for development that have broad mutual support.”

Raising the turbines has to be done smartly and correctly. Wojciechowski argues wind energy should be exploited whenever it makes financial, social and environmental sense. Many sites, he says, should remain undeveloped.

“The majority of North Carolinians do not and should not support wind turbines on top of Grandfather Mountain or next to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse,” he remarks. “But we should support the development of offshore wind, as it has the potential to produce cost-effective electricity with no social consequences and negligible environmental costs.”

NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Well-Earned Retirement In March, twin sisters Louise and Martine Fokkens, 70, announced their joint retirement after more than 50 years each on the job as Amsterdam prostitutes. (In February, the minimum age for prostitutes in the Netherlands was raised to 21, but there is no maximum.) The twins estimated they had 355,000 client-visits between them, and Martine noted that she still has one devoted regular who she’ll have to disappoint. Louise, though, appeared happier to hang up her mattress for good because of arthritis. The sisters complained about the legalization of brothels in 2000 (with East European women and pimps out-hustling the more genteel Dutch women) and ensuing taxation (which required the women to take on more clients).

Cultural Diversity “Traditional Taiwanese funerals (combine) somber mourning with louder, up-tempo entertainment to fire up grieving spirits,” reported BBC News in February. They are tailor-made, in other words, for Ms. Liu JunLin, 30, and her Filial Daughters Band with their acrobatic dance routines because Liu has the reputation as Taiwan’s most famous professional mourner. After the musical festivities, Liu dons a white robe and crawls on her hands and knees to the coffin, where she “performs her signature wail.”

Norwegian Wood: A 12-hour TV miniseries shown this winter on Norway’s government channel NRK, “National Firewood Night,” was conceived as a full series, then cut to “only” 12 hours, eight of which focused entirely on a live fireplace. Nearly a million people tuned in to the series, and at one point 60 text messages came in complaining about whether the wood in the fireplace should have been placed with bark up or bark down. “(F)irewood,” said the show’s host, “is the foundation of our lives.” A New York Times dispatch noted that a best-selling book, “Solid Wood,” sold almost as many copies in Norway, proportional to the population, as a book’s selling 10 million copies in the U.S. Imagine the Person Who First Suggested This: The newest beauty-treatment rage in China, according to Chinese media quoted on the Inquisitr.com website in March, is the “fire facial,” in which alcohol and a “secret elixir” are daubed on the face and set ablaze for a few seconds, then extinguished. According to “ancient Chinese medicine,” this will burn off “dull” skin and also alleviate the common cold and reduce obesity.

Most of Iceland’s 320,000 inhabitants are at least distantly related to each other, leading the country to compile the “Book of Icelanders” database of family connections dating back

1,200 years. With “accidental” incest thus a genuine problem, three software engineers recently created a mobile phone app that allows strangers to “bump” phones with each other and know, instantly, whether they are closely related. In its first few days of release in April, the developers said it had already been used almost 4,000 times.

Latest Religious Messages New York City Councilman Dan Halloran was charged in April with aiding state Sen. Malcolm Smith’s alleged bribery scheme to run for mayor thus bringing Halloran’s extraordinary back story light as the first “open” pagan to be elected to office in the U.S. Halloran converted in the 1980s to medieval Theodish, whose outfits and ceremonies resemble scenes from Dungeons & Dragons horns, sacrifices, feasts, duels using spears and public floggings. (The Village Voice reported in 2011 that Halloran was the “First Atheling” of his own Theodish tribe of 100, called New Normandy, but Halloran said in April that today he is merely an “elder.”)

The Lord Works in Strange Ways: At least 11 people were killed and 36 injured on March 15 in Tlaxcala, Mexico, when a truck full of fireworks exploded as Catholic celebrants gathered. Rather than remain in the safety of their homes, they had been moved to honor Jesus Tepactepec, the patron saint of a village named after him.

Recent Icons: In March, a vegetable wholesaler in India’s Jharkland state decided that a pumpkin he purchased was so enormous (about 190 pounds) that it must be a reincarnation of the god Shiva and he began worshipping it. A priest counseled the man to continue his fealty until the following Sunday, a holiday, after which he should carve it into pieces for devotees. In Buri Ram, Thailand, in March, a woman sliced open a sausage to find the distinctive body of a very small kitten, which she took to be a symbol of some sort deserving to be placed onto an altar. Neighbors gathered to pray to it, also, and several said they had considered the woman so fortunate that they played her age (52) in a local lottery, and won.

Questionable Judgments An unnamed man was hospitalized in April in Tucson, Ariz., after firefighters, finding him unconscious at 3 a.m. pinned under an SUV parked in his driveway, lifted the vehicle and dragged him to safety. A police spokesperson learned that the man was trying “a stunt in which he was going to put the SUV in reverse, jump out and lay on the ground behind it, have the vehicle (roll) over him, and then get up and (get back into) the SUV in time to stop it before it collided with anything.”

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‘Swing and A Miss’ is comical entertainment by way of America’s pastime

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other sport, blends well with the arts. Yes, football has some good screen time, but theatre and film love baseball. From “The Pride of the Yankees” to “42,” currently showing in the cinema, to the playhouse’s embrace of “Damn Yankees,” “Johnny Baseball” and “Take Me Out,” the love affair between America’s pastime and the arts is an unbreakable bond. TheatreNOW, the dinner theatre on the corner of Dock and 10th streets, has opened “Swing and A Miss,” a new, original baseball-themed show scheduled to run until June 15th.

Written by Zach Hanner, artistic director for TheatreNOW, the show traces the worries of three members of the Wilmington Sharks. Dylan Latimer (Chase Harrison), Johnny Crump (Anthony Corvino) and Chad Slater (Matt Taylor) do not have their minds on the championship game, much to the dismay of their manager, Buck Hundley (Ron Hasson).

The problem is, of course, women. For the insultingly, disgustingly confident asshole that is Latimer, he is upset that his girlfriend, Sophia (Anna Gamel), won’t have a ménage à trois with him.

Now, Sophia is supposed to be the hottest movie starlet in the country and, justifiably, cannot understand why she isn’t enough for Latimer, who has childlike tantrums because he is used to getting what he wants. Gamel is sexy, beautiful, confident and, to be blunt, everything a man should want. It is hard not to sympathize with her while watching this overgrown baby whine. Poor woman. He just wears her down. If he can’t win with skill, like on the field, then he will win with manipulation off the field. But it is all about the winning with him, isn’t it?

Johnny Crump is a really kind and caring guy who has a very strange series of problems with his wife.

Emily (also played by Anna Gamel), is the stay-at-

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home mom to their two small children, and for some reason which she cannot fathom, this wandering ball player she loves wants another baby! With great enthusiasm and zest, Corvino plays the sweet guy who married his high-school sweetheart and truly wants a big family. When he starts discussing the possibility of adoption and gets carried away in planning an addition to his all-star team from the Dominican Republic, his off-beat comedic sense of timing comes in, moving the audience to belly laughs.

Gamel as Emily is oddly calm, quiet and stable.

They make her a little more dowdy with a wig and glasses—which for such an attractive woman is a little strange. She’s so wholesome I expected her to start crocheting and talking about her book club at church. They are a sweet couple together onstage, and I couldn’t help but hope for a good resolution for them; unfortunately their resolution is predicated upon her capitulation.

But it’s a sports play about men and winning, what should we expect?

Chad Slater (Matt Taylor) is oddly distracted by an unnerving and mentally unstable woman who has begun stalking him. He, for some reason, feels responsible for her. Taylor has a gentleness that is a stark contrast to Harrison’s whiny bullying. He finds himself being followed by an emotionally questionable woman whose name changes but seems to settle on “Taylor Holmes” (nice allusion to the former housing project and our former TV star). Holmes is played by Anna Gamel who really does play crazy maybe a little too well.

It’s likely noticeable the theme running through this review is Anna Gamel. She plays three different women, five if I count the various personalities of Taylor Holmes, and she is convincing consistently. It’s a long night for her, but Gamel alone is worth

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Quietly watching the melt down from the sidelines is Buck Hundley, a long-suffering coach who cannot believe they made it to the championship game, only to watch it all fall apart before him. Poor guy. He tries to scare the players into cooperating.

He pleads with them, he tires inspiration. Nothing works—what’s wrong with these fools? Don’t they realize it is the championship game? Hasson is stuck off to stage left watching his world crumble before his eyes. I, for one, could not help but like him best. With clear, direct, honest intentions, he is a beautifully drawn portrait.

The show is billed as reminiscent of “Bull Durham.”

I think Zach Hanner has written for children’s theatre for 12 years and had a stable of inappropriate jokes he had been waiting to use somewhere—and here they are. It’s funny, but it’s raunchy. This is definitely not a show to take a 6-year-old. However, for an evening of adult situations and humor, it achieves its aims.

But, this is dinner and a show. Chef Denise Gordon has devised a baseball-inspired menu that is a lot of fun. Starting with hot roasted peanuts, the line-up includes pretzel hot dogs and drinks aloft for the seventh-inning stretch. I am amazed at the huge portions for meals at TheatreNOW. After peanuts and hot dogs, the entrée came, which, since I opted for the vegetarian course, was my first experience with seitan. Smothered in a luscious mushroom gravy and accompanied by lots of colorful corn, yams and cabbage, it was almost too pretty to eat.

But the best part, because of my sweet tooth, was the other half of the iconic image of America: apple pie. Gordon makes desserts I just adore—including anything in caramel sauce. It culminates as a wonderful evening of nostalgia, good company and dirty jokes.

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cryptic allure:

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Two artists encompass mystery in latest exhibit

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or centuries, artists have long

tried in some way to convey and understand the mysterious. Currently at Bottega, two artists, Justin Campbell and Aaron Earley, conmbine distinctive artistic styles that attempt to grapple with the unknown in both reality and myth.

Both admirers of each other’s work, Campbell states, “Justin’s work always grabbed my attention and stood out from everyone else.” Both artists are multi-disciplinary, working in various mediums. This aspect of their artistry allows their works to reflect the mastery of their crafts.

Born in the French Alps, Campbell grew up along the NC coast, fostering a connection and interest in local wildlife. “I’ve always been interested in art as long as I can remember,” he says. “I have always been drawing and painting.”

Learning from old masters and his father— who was focused on engineering and construction—today Campbell works out of his studio in Wilmington. He works in bronze and aluminum to create art that reflects his lifelong fascination with the mysteries that exist at sea. A life that has constantly been influenced by fire, Campbell fabricates steel, which combines his artistic passion and helps him hone his skill. “Fabricating steel has to be perfect and precise,” he tells, “and this helps to make me a better artist.”

It took Aaron Earley a long time to realize his penchant for art. “But it has been my solution to counter my otherwise constant hyperactivity ever since I’ve been capable of controlling a crayon,” he assures. Today, Earley works with found objects, steel, cast iron, charcoal, watercolor, ink and acrylic.

The artists met at East Carolina University (ECU) eight years ago. Of Campbell, Earley says, “Speaking of great people, Justin Campbell is one of the first friends I made when we attended ECU. Since, we’ve had many opportunities to work side-by-side.

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by Sarah Richte e Emergenc Wine Bar Bottega Ar t and reet 208 N. Front St (910) 763-3737 our work together, my only hesitation was that I’d absolutely have to bring my A-game. I’ve always appreciated his work, but I’ll admit his level of skill and craftsmanship sets the bar pretty high.”

Campbell was part of a group art exhibition at Bottega. After trying to organize another exhibition, Campbell turned to his close friend from ECU. “We had never seen our work together,” Campbell explains, “but Aaron’s artwork is extremely strong and dynamic, so I had no doubts about doing a show with him.”

Together they present “Emergence” at Bottega. Campbell’s sculptures of real and mythical sea-life reflect his interest. With sculptures of an octopus and Medusa, Campbell provides viewers with a description of each one to not only dispel myths but reinforce truths.

His lifelike sculptures feel as if they have been cast from reality, and his artisanship remains impeccably flawless and pristine.

Earley’s exhibition work is from two different series, “Semi-Deer” and “Inkblots,” where he uses charcoal and acrylic on linencanvases. For the latter series, Early says, “I create my own inkblots, administer them to myself and illustrate my visualizations into the design. The purpose is partially a practice of childhood intrigue, a play on the methodology of the Rorschach test, and an examination of my adult subconscious, dexterity and perception.”

His Semi-Deer series was born in 2011. “I took a drive from North Carolina to Kentucky,” he explains, “and to keep myself attentive, I began counting all the dead deer I saw along the way. Upon returning, the total was 46. I decided to create an honorary drawing for each.”

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Upon first visiting the exhibition, it doesn’t seem like two artists are showcasing their work. Congruent in feel and scope, although, each convey a different subject matter, focus and creative mediums, cohesive unity exists.

Much of this was taken into consideration when devising the title of the exhibit.

“We discussed the correlations between our work and agreed the word ‘emergence’ best defined various characteristics or habits of the subjects depicted,” Earley notes. “For

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example: Ocean-life occasionally emerges from the sea, deer appear from the treeline onto roads, closer inspection of nature shows spectacular textures, semi-trucks reveal themselves at the crest of a hill, and an inkblot can reveal subconscious imagery.”

Though the estranged friends hadn’t seen the other’s work in quite some time, once they reconvened at the gallery, they knew serendipity was at work in their grouping. “Perhaps it’s our color use, the careful abstraction of objects, attention to detail, or mystery of the subject matter,” Earley continues. “If I had to describe it in three adjectives, I’d say our show is ‘alluring,’ ‘cryptic’ and ‘amphibious.’”

Campbell expresses excitement for such a complementary exhibit. “I get to see my work in a finished state,” he says. “Normally, I see it in various states of completion, so being able to see it in a completed state, on a pedestal, under lighting is an entirely new experience.”

“Emergence” will be on display at Bottega, located at 208 N. Front Street, until June 16th. Open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday through Sunday, folks can enjoy their own viewing, wherein the art work is also for sale.

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“The CFCC Humanities & Fine Arts Department presents the annual student art show. Dozens of original works of art created by CFCC students will be on display.

The gallery is located at the corner of Third and Hanover streets. Free admission.

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.

New Elements Gallery

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 Look for the big red barn and visit a unique space in the Hampstead area just 4 miles from beautiful Topsail Island.

A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6pm.

Check out our website to see the latest in new classes as well as our regular art classes and studio time. Yoga classes meet Saturday at 9am in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class.

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 McLelland, whose wonderful pottery is colorful and inspiring. Also functional! Heather’s collection of mugs, bowls, jugs, trays, whiskey cups and spoon rests will be featured until May 22nd. Come by and pick out one for yourself and a friend!

Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists inspired by nature, including art, jewelry, photography, pottery and wood crafts. Come by and support your local creative community.

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!

Join us May 10th for “High Noon” open house exhibit featuring oil paintings by Nor-

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ma DiMaulo. 2 original DiMaulo paintings will be raffled off for $5 per ticket! **Call to Artists! Figments Gallery is hosting “BLOOM!”, a floral exhibit in June. We are looking for unique funky and classic representations of anything floral! 2 and 3 dimension and any medium will be accepted.

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200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Not What It Seems...” features the recent works of local artists Fritzi Huber and Scott James. Both artists draw inspiration from nature, yet present more than one way of perceiving an image, offering their own distinctive interpretations. Huber’s new handmade paper series is “Where the Water Meets the Land,” and James uses composite photography to force a new awareness of his subject matter. The show will hang through May 18th.

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” 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!

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 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. Reception 5/11, 2-5pm. 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.

WiLMINGTON ART ASSOC. 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..

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Talley quit college at 19, when she realized she could make money booking gigs rather than studying sheet music. She knew her calling was to perform the folk sound she was raised upon, and her music was coddled by the creative community of Asheville, NC. “Asheville’s a funny little town,” she muses. “Nestled in the inspiring and enriching mountains, there is a lot of art and artists.

It’s definitely small enough for you to find your own voice and get comfy in your own skin. I had a great time in the ‘90s busking on the streets, singing in cafés, bars and clubs, testing out material. Asheville allowed me to grow as an artist.”

While doing small-time shows, Talley honed her voice: an Americana blend of Wynona Judd and Tori Amos’ pipes, seeping with soul as high notes crack like whips and sink back down to grungy, throaty lows.

She held part-time jobs to supplement her musician’s wages, ranging from swimming lessons to house-cleaning to bartending— but she quit her last day job in 2004. Her husband, metal guitarist Jason Sharp, whom she met 14 years ago, had a job at the National Climate Data Center for NOAA in downtown Asheville. His career allowed her the flexibility to play music full time.

Yet, Sharp’s own creativity, likely stifled in a cubicle, forced him from meteorology to join his wife’s side in music full time. “Jason took a huge leap from the cube to being onstage,” his wife says. “He went from being in a secure job with benefits, getting coffee breaks, to being a self-surviving artist.”

The couple not only severed ways with non-musical gigs, they also gave up the lease to their apartment, sold all their stuff, and traded their old world for life on the road. “[We] converted a blue Chevy van (her name is Blue Bell) into something like an RV,” Talley describes. “So it wasn’t just going on tour full time, it was also leaving the stability of a steady income and all the comforts of home.”

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LEAP OF FAITH: Nikki Talley and her husband, Ja-

son Sharp, left an apartment in Asheville for a blue Chevy van and a life on the road. Courtesy photo

campaign in which $8,000 was raised. “We didn’t know if we’d raise the money, so we never really came out publicly that Jason would be leaving his job and that we would move into it,” she muses. “The closer and closer we got with the support of our fans and family, we started re-evaluating how big of a leap we could take. I always say we took a leap of faith, and the net that caught us was made by human hands. I’m happy to say it’s a net that still continues to catch us. Our fans have become family; ‘fan-ily’ is what I like to call them.”

That support gave the couple the final push needed to head out on tour despite their fears. “In January 2012, Jason and I were literally homeless, jobless, with a van full of stuff and a couple month’s worth of gigs. It was scary as hell and almost dreamlike,” Talley admits.

On top of those odds, the duo initially was unsure in which sonic direction to head, as Sharp came from a background of heavy music, and Talley was influenced by her mother’s folk singing. “He played electric, acoustic, bass—but I think only recently after the past year of being on the road full time have we found a sound,” she concedes. “He is now playing my mother’s old ‘57 LG-2 Gibson acoustic guitar. He’s running it through some pedals and, of course the metal head

in him, a Mesa Boogie amp. It’s a unique sound, and I love it complementing my voice and acoustic guitar.”

The past year of touring is defined by 180 shows and 50,000 miles in 18 states. “I can’t imagine going back,” Talley says. “Our thirsts are deeper. We want to play more shows, go more places, make new fans, play the best we can and go farther—out West and eventually Europe.”

The sound they’ve acquired ranges from slow, guitar-rich ballads to upbeat, banjopickin’ bluegrass. Though the countrified lyrics can be attributed to his wife, Sharp plays his part in music-making.

“Jason assists in my songwriting in that he nudges me to keep writing,” Talley explains.

“He has heard everything I’ve ever written. I usually start with a verse and a chorus, and if he hears something he likes, he says so, and that encourages me to finish it or keep working on the arrangement. Of course, all the solos, ethereal sounds, and textures are all up to him. I add my two cents every now and then, but we usually both have the same ideas—like, ‘Yeah, I hear tremolo, too!’”

Jason is also the subject of many of Talley’s lyrics. “The song ‘Wouldn’t Be the Same’ I wrote about how it would not be the same if I were on my own touring.”

Though two of her three studio albums received nods from the public radio station WCNW, both landing in the top 100 releases of that year and in the top 10 in the regional category, Talley says she hasn’t honed her

writing process. In fact, she’s not sure if any artist ever does.

“I have to feel something,” she shares. “I never feel like I am the creator, I just feel like I’m at the mercy of the song, and, hopefully, I will have the space and time to shut up and listen and then the song will come.”

Traveling full time makes it difficult, but Talley often perches in the passenger seat with her guitar and a smart phone, recording lyrics and melodies to help organize her thoughts later. “I think, like a painter with a canvas, you have little ideas where you want to go but never something specific,” she says. “When the moment hits you, you pick up the brush (or guitar), and let it flow.”

Talley’s latest studio release, 2010’s “Beautiful Charmer,” features Grammy award-winning, alt-country icon Jim Lauderdale in the song “Fugitives.” “I was lucky enough to share the lineup at a few festivals with Jim,” Talley describes. “He is a very nice and encouraging person and artist. Having Grammys under his belt, among many other accolades, has not changed him from the warm, kind, caring and talented person he is.”

In 2012 the duo decided to release a live album, partly out of necessity and partly tipping their hat to Asheville’s Altamont Theatre. “We obviously have more of a time restraint being on the road,” she concedes.

“We hadn’t had the chance to set aside time or money for a studio record. I also felt like capturing what we do live. We chose the Altamont Theatre because of its space, nice sound and engineer. Aaron Price had recorded the last two records of mine, so it was a great and comfortable fit.”

Talley and Sharp’s 2013 tour will take them to New York City for the first time, as well as to Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in September, and Magnolia Fest in October, which will feature Willie Nelson as the headliner. This Saturday, however, they’ll make a stop in Wilmington at Ted’s Fun on the River.

“I have to mention we did live in Wilmington; Jason went to Hoggard [High School],” Talley says. “Wilmington was actually one of the cities that first allowed me to play full time and make enough money to survive.”

The show will kick off at 7 p.m., featuring tracks from Talley’s four-record repertoire and other non-recorded songs. “I am very happy with the music we are making right now,” she confirms. “Being able to share the love you have for your craft with the love of your life is such a unique experience, and I am so grateful for it.”

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Thursday

1423 S. 3rd St. • 763-1607

$3 Bombs

—Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

$4 Select Shooters $2 PBR Pub Cans

WEDNESDAY

$4 20 oz. Guinness Pints

$6 Margarita Pitchers

THURSDAY

$3 23oz. Pilsner Drafts

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P.

$3 NC Brew Bottles

djBe KARAOKE & OPEN MIC 8:30 p.m.

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

LIVE IRISH MUSIC FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

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

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

Karaoke

Ryan Bingham, The Wild Feathers

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939

Friday

thursDAY, MAY 9 Open Mic

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

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Karaoke

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

$2 Bud & Bud Lt. Bottles

DJ KeyBo

$3 Wells

—SideBar; 18 S. Front St.,

SATURDAY

763-1401

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Open Mic

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

SUNDAY

IRISH BRUNCH

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $ 4 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s

265 North Front St. (910) 763-0141

Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans

—Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

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

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

Dutch’s Thursday Night Trivia 7-9pm

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

May 17th

THURSDAY 3.00 Sweet Josie $ 4.00 Margaritas

Jason Hibler

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FRIDAY $ 3 Pint of the Day

May 18th

Christine & Guy 2700 N. Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach, NC 910-256-8696 www.shellisland.com

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JOYOUS OCCASION: On Friday, May 10th, Welsh alt-rock act The Joy Formidable will perform hits like “This Ladder is Ours” at the Brooklyn Arts Center. The opening acts are IO Echo and Fort Lean. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Karaoke —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC

Jeremy Norris —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

Mike ODonnell

Karaoke with DJ Brewtal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.; 910-343-3341

DJ

Piano with James Haff (7-10pm)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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

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

Karaoke

Fire Dancing & Drums (8pm)

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

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

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

Benny Hill

—Frank’s Classic American Grill, 6309 Market St., 910-228-5952

Open Mic 7-10pm

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

Open Mic Night with Dennis Brinson (8pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

DJ Shaft

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

DJ Sir Nick Bland

Jeremy Norris (Americana, 9-11:30pm)

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

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

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

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 3956204

DJ

Open Mic with Sean Thomas Gerard

DJ KeyBo

—Liquid Room, 23 Market St.; 910-343-3341

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

—SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

Monica Jane

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

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SING IT, SISTER: Brooklyn, NY-based R&B/funk group Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds will play at The Calico Room on Thursday, May 9th. Their sound has been likened to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Fitz and the Tantrums, and James Brown. Courtesy photo

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds (8pm)

Stereotype (9:30pm)

The Joy Formidable, IO Echo, Fort Lean

Singlefin

—Boardwalk on Front, 15 S. Front St.; 833-8990

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939

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

Karaoke with Mike Norris

Tom Noonan, Jane Houseal

Jerkface Jenkins

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

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

DJ

plan: B (9:30pm)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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

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

DJ

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BIG Something (6pm)

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

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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

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

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

Giallorenzo’s GitGo (jazz; 8 pm)

—Squidco, 1003 North 4th St., 910399-4847

Top 40 DJ

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

Trivia with Steve (8:30pm)

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,7631607

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

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

Karaoke

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

Juicy J, A$AP Ferg, ATM Quote, Deejay Champ —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 5235833

friday, MAY 10 DJ Battle

—Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

DJ DST and SBz

—Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

House/Techno DJ

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

The Other Guys & A Gal (acoustic rock, Americana)

—Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

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

Fred Flynn and the Stones (9pm-1am)

Overtyme (eclectic mix, 7-10pm)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

—Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

DJ Time

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

—Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

No Dollar Shoes

DJ Turtle

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Kyle Lindley (6:30-8:30pm) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

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

Cranford & Sons —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

Robert Randolph, Big Something —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Massive Grass (country, 8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

Lakeview Drive, The Nearly Deads —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Port City Trio (7-9pm) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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Open Electric Jam (6-10pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

Cape Fear Blues Jam (equipment provided, just bring instrument; 8pm) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

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Josh Solomon Duo

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Mike ODonnell

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supporting the indies: CFIFF celebrates another year of screenings and awards

by Anghus ival ndent Film Fest Cape Fear Indepe Cost: $7-$65 May 9th-12th • ention Center, Wilmington Conv and Theatre, Browncoat Pub eatreNOW Beam Room, Th www.cfifn.org

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Wilmington. Film production has never been at a more fevered pitch with Hollywood blockbusters and multiple TV series filming all over the region. There’s a lot of activity and that’s part of what the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival tries to capture every year.

This year is no different as the festival will bring in a slate of films from across the region and globe from May 9th through May 12th. “The goal is always to put together something that engages and entertains” festival director Rich Gehron says. “As a professional and fan of film, I want the films that we showcase to be enjoyed. The kind of films you walk out of feeling affected by whether it’s something that makes you think, laugh or squirm in your seat.”

The Cape Fear Independent Film Festival stands apart from others in the region. First off, it’s completely volunteer-run, even down to Gehron, who does not get paid for his work in the event. “We come together every year to try to give something back to this great community,” he says.

Secondly, CFIFF is the only competitive film festival in the region, offering awards for films and even a cash prize. Their annual Wilmington Film Awards will be held Sunday, May 12th, the last day of the festival, in the Beam Room at Front Street Brewery, host-

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Dutch Hawk, a former radio personality, as well as actor and lead singer of the band Dutch Treet. Awards are given in 10 categories, including Best Local Film, Best Horror, Best Documentary and Best Feature.

For 2013, they are adding a new award, Best Screenplay, to honor the career and memory of screenwriter and Wilmington native Don Payne. Payne was wellknown for his long-standing work on “The Simpsons,” and penning scripts for “The Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer” and “Thor.”

Payne lost his battle with sarcoma in March.

“We were absolutely floored when we heard about Don’s passing,” Gehron recalls. “Here was a guy from Wilmington that made big contributions to Hollywood.

Yet, he continued to love Wilmington and support its local film community.”

Another added twist to the 2013 festival will be its partnership with Port City Pop Con (pages 28-29), which will feature two days of screenings at their inaugural event. The cross-promotional venture was the brainchild of pop con programmer Mike Roberts and festival assistant director Will Mullins. “It just made sense,” Mullins says. “Superhero and pop-culture movies have been a huge part of Wilmington’s film history.”

Indeed, the film industry began with Stephen King’s “Firestarter.” Over decades it’s been home to productions like, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “The Crow,” and most recently “Iron Man 3.” “I think both events will attract a similar audience,” Gehron states of both festivals—“people who want to see great films and celebrate the best pop culture has to offer.”

In addition to holding screenings at the Wilmington Convention Center during Port City Pop-Con, there will be special pricing for pass holders of each event.

Folks who purchase a pop con ticket will receive 20 percent off any ticket purchase to a film screening. Folks who purchase a film fest all-access pass will will get 20 percent off a pass.

This year’s film festival continues to build upon a strong focus of local and regional filmmakers, featuring a lineup with a distinct local touch. Here are a few we’re looking forward to seeing.

techniques used to make the film, with helpful tips for beginner filmmakers. This discussion is aimed at student filmmakers and is free to the public, and held in conjunction with the Port City Pop Con festival (see pages 28-29. The cast and crew will be on hand for a special autograph session after the screening.

MOVIE WITH HEART: John Ward’s ‘Heart of the Country’ will be the Invitational Feature at the Cape Fear Independent Film Fetsival. Courtesy photo.

HEART OF THE COUNTRY

By John Ward Friday, May 11th, 8 p.m.

Wilmington Convention Center This Wilmington-based feature will be making its premiere at Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. A story of loss and recovery, and the importance of forgiving the ones you love, Wilmington native and director John Ward returns to his hometown to showcase this tearjerking heart-warmer. Starring veteran actor of stage and screen Gerald McRaney and “One Tree Hill” alum Jana Kramer, “Heart of the Country” is the Invitational Feature of the festival.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director and producers.

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By Jordan Allen Thursday, May 9th, 7:30 p.m.

Browncoat Pub and Theatre In this anachronistic crime story, vintage mobsters roam the modern-day world with Tommy guns. The film has a distinct visual aesthetic and feels like a throwback to great black-and-white mob movies of the Golden Age of cinema.

HOW TO MAKE A SUPERHERO Saturday, May 11th, 11 a.m. (free event) Wilmington Convention Center Folks will get an inside look at the making of an independent short film. From The Broken Heart Productions, the 19-minute short “Superhero” will screen, with a cast-and-crewled discussion following. They will discuss

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By Michael Ferrell Saturday, May 11th, 1 p.m.

Browncoat Pub and Theatre When Brian’s new girlfriend, a stand-up comedian, suddenly disappears, he enlists the help of his broken-hearted best friend and imaginary characters from a cliché romantic comedy to find her.

Shot in New York and New Jersey in 12 days for $12,000—raised entirely online through crowd funding on indiegogo.com— the director, Michael Ferrell, is a graduate of Hoggard High in Wilmington and now lives and works in New Jersey.

Other highlights include: CANNON FODDER Friday, May 10th, 7 p.m.

Browncoat Pub and Theater With an elite force, Doron enters Lebanon to complete his last mission. Very soon he discovers a new enemy, and Hezbollah is the last thing on his mind. Al Qaeda meets “Resident Evil”! If you’re looking for a “bloody” good time, don’t miss one of the very first horror films to come out of Israel (film is Hebrew with English subtitles) as part of its world premiere at Cape Fear Independent Film Festival.

CHICKEN

By Jessica Sue Burstein Saturday, May 11th, 3:30 p.m.

Wilmington Convention Center In an attempt to save money on her tropical vacation, a savvy New Yorker invites a German tourist to share a cab in search of the perfect ocean view to spend her last night. With the mosquitoes and heat, neither can sleep and end up sharing secrets under the stars.

NC born writer and actress, Jessica Sue Burstein is a senior writer for SYFY Channel.

She will hold a Q&A session after the screening of “Chicken,” a NC premiere.

For more information and a full list of screening times and locations, be sure to visit the festival website at www.cfifn.org.

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Redford stars and directs slow, plodding confection

this week in film

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lost commodity in this day and age where every weekend feels like an excuse for an event film—a high-brow drama aimed at the cerebral set should be cause for celebration. But “The Company You Keep” is a thriller that feels like it should be smarter than it is. All the basic elements for an intelligent thriller are there: mystery, scrappy reporters, FBI agents in hot pursuit, and high-minded political philosophy from a more troubling time.

Some may or may not have heard of the Weather Underground Organization or their radical beliefs. They were a wonderfully sanctimonious group of activists who believed America needed to be overthrown and decided to protest by bombing government buildings. To be fair, it was when Nixon was in office, so the animosity can at least be partially understood, even if not justified.

Jim Grant (Robert Redford) is a wellintentioned lawyer trying to care for his daughter after the death of his wife. He begins to get unwanted attention from some old acquaintances by asking for their help after one of the former members of WUO is arrested after 30 years on the run. Grant is uninterested and unwary of the attention it brings—specifically from a focused young reporter named Ben Sheppard (Shia LaBeouf). Ben is a small-market reporter looking for a good story, and he’s stumbled head-first into a doozy. After digging through some of the details, he outs Grant as a former member of WUO. Suddenly Grant goes from loving father to fugitive, and has to try and orchestrate a plan that will clear his name. It seems some of his colleagues were involved in a robbery that ended with a security guard being murdered.

The film starts out with a great deal of energy and a brisk pace. The setup is effective, and they take no time getting the manhunt moving. For at least one act, it feels like the film could be a politically minded version of “The Fugitive.” Unfortunately, it never reaches that level of tension.

In fact, tension is the one element this movie sorely lacks. The film is so deficient in thrills, it is practically anemic. And the politics are so sloppily handled. Watching a bunch of aging hippies sit around and

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. Cucalorus is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers and films for this year’s Surfalorus. Filmmakers should submit their films through our website: www.cucalorus.org. Deadline 5/23. No fee to submit.

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MORE COMPELLING DIRECTOR: Part of the suffering of ‘Company’ comes from Robert Redford’s choice of role; he’s a far better director, according to Anghus. Courtesy photo

complain about the state of the world is about as interesting as Ralph Nader hosting a dinner party featuring the musical stylings of Tony Orlando and Dawn.

There’s some admirable qualities to “The Company You Keep,” most notably the cast. There are a ridiculous amount of talented actors in this movie. Surprisingly, Robert Redford is the least interesting member of the cast. He’s an emotionless, monotone drone for whom the audience will find almost impossible to root. The cast surrounding him is far more spry.

Shia LaBeouf shows a lot of charisma and presence in the kind of role Redford would have played 40 years ago. This is something of a revelation given that all we’ve seen him do for the last 10 years is scream “optimus!” at the top of his lungs in the Transformers series. It turns out he can turn in quite a compelling performance in spite of what was read on Alec Baldwin‘s Twitter account.

The film seems stocked with a plethora of senior-citizen character actors. Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Root, Chris Cooper, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Christie, Stanley Tucci, Richard Jenkins and Sam Elliott are among them. It’s like a Hollywood version of an “Early Bird Special.” More over, the inspired supporting cast seems like a waste in this movie.

I’ve never been a huge fan of Redford as an actor; I find him a far more compelling director. As I watched the film (which he also directed), I kept wishing he had

cast someone else in his role. There’s no gravitas or weight to Redford. No fragility.

He’s a blank slate here. He saps every opportunity for enthusiasm from the finished film. The word “cruise control” kept popping into my head.

So what “The Company We Keep” ends up being is a political thriller that lacks thrills and features some silly politics. It’s well-intentioned but never lives up to a very promising first act. It’s unfortunate because there are so few types of movies like this finding its way to cinemas, and every missed opportunity is another justification for studios to replace it with big-budget, computer-generated, attention-span-killing monstrosities.

There may be some who find this kind of slow, plodding confection justifiable. But the movie had to fight its way to get to average, and in my book, you can never call that a win.

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Encore screening: 5/7, 7:30 p.m.

Mayfaire’s Regal Cinema • Tickets: $18 WHQR hosts the cinema experience of NPR’s famed game show “Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!” at Regal Cinemas at Mayfaire on 5/7, 7:30pm. Reception prior to the screening at Towne Tap & Grill at Mayfaire at 6 p.m. Host Peter Sagal and official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell will lead the cinecast, broadcast live from New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts with special guest Steve Martin.

Tickets are $18 and benefit local NPR station, WHQR; available through Fandango.

PAPA: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Thalian Hall • 301 Chestnut Street Friday, 5/10, 8 p.m. • Tickets: $14

“PAPA The Man, The Myth, The Legend: A Tribute to Earnest Hemingway” will play at Thalian Hall with a special Q&A with actor Jordan Rhodes to follow.

Playwright Ken Vose and performer Jordan Rhodes, a popular and successful actor in film and television for more than 30 years, have joined together to bring audiences an interesting, compelling and entertaining film about Ernest Hemingway, one of our greatest literary artists. This tribute to “Papa” Hemingway, reveals a vulnerable, deeply troubled man, whose fight with his own inner demons produced some of the greatest fiction of the 20th century.

All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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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.

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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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

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

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

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

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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 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.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

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

K’s Cafe

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

make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe.

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

north end bistro

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—North End Bistro 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 abreakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus fea-ture the freshest ingredients prepared and presented lby our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to evisit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered -both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar. If a rerfreshing beverage is what you desire, the only quesftion is: Inside or out? So try North End Bistro for fun in ethe sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true 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 dPine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing cthe Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s sBest-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. aNow, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut dbutter sandwich that will take all diners back to childehood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-

home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Lunch Specials

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Sun. NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. 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.

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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) 7941570.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 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

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.

WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice

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

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

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 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 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

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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

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

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

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

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

Shuckin’ 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 plas-

ma 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 -

Thursday 4-7 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Please join us on Mother’s Day, May 12th to celebrate the special women in your life!

Every special mom will receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake for dessert We will open at noon and reservations are currently being accepted

138 South Front Street, Downtown reservations encouraged. 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

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Monday S.I.N. Night Free Pool $1 Bud Light Drafts $3 Jager 32-oz Cruzan Rum Bucket $3 with purchase of full price appetizer

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Thursday $4 Skinny Girl Martinis 35¢ Wings KARAOKE at 10 p.m.

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Fresh from the Farm

The Little Dipper makes date night romantic and affordable

by Shea Carver r The Little Dippe days Date Night Tues 33 . • (910) 251-04 138 S. Front St rfondue.com www.littledippe

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fondue was nation-

as the official dish of Switzerland by the Swiss Cheese Union (yes!—a union for cheese). However, its origins can be traced to Italy and France, too, specifically in the Italian Piedmont and Aosta valleys, as well as in the French Rhone Alps.

A communal pot of melted cheese mixed with wine, over a portable stove, acts as a bath for dipping a variety of accoutrements, from breads to vegetables to proteins, from a long skewer.

At local fondue restaurant The Little Dipper, they’ve taken this traditional pasttime of eating and made it quite fanciful to enjoy even more. As part of their fondue etiquette rules listed on their menu, the last one reminds folks: “A Little Dipper rule to remember: If the food falls off your fondue fork while cooking in the pot, you must kiss the person beside you or buy them a drink!”

Such won’t be hard to do when heading to Front Street’s whimsical, historical dining space, covered in colorful art. Tuesday nights are officially Date Night at the eatery—quite appropriate for the restaurant’s 2013 win for “Best Place for a First Date,” according to the encore reader’s poll. For only $65 two people can enjoy three courses each, all paired with a variety of wines, from white to red to port.

“People have the opportunity to try various items verses just one protein,” Little Dipper co-owner Kristen Gruodis says. “We designed our Date Night menu for two in order to offer that ‘shared assortment’ that everyone seems to enjoy.

It’s something that you don’t usually find on a Tuesday night out, and at a reasonable price.”

Originally deemed costly in its early days—and not for peasants to indulge— the Swiss offered a variety of fondue flavors, often starting with costly cheese like Gruyére. They would make spicy concoctions, with red and green peppers, and chili, or tomato and mushroom blends. The French would often blend cheeses like Comté savoyard, Beaufort and Emmental, while Italians added eggs in their “fonduta,” consisting of fontina, milk, eggs and truffles. Today, the idea of variety still exists in the restaurants

DIPPING INTO DECADENCE: The Little Dipper offers numerous options in enjoying fondue without breaking the bank, including Date Night Tuesdays, three courses with wine pairings for two for only $65. Courtesy photo.

which continue to serve fondue (meaning “to melt”). However, the stigma of cost has been alleviated.

“The Date Night menu is set up as three courses, each paired with a different wine,” Gruodis says. “For instance, each cheese option in the first course has a different style of wine that was really picked to balance out the flavors of the herbs, as well as the oils and textures of the cheese.”

Havarti-Dill offers a smooth and creamy texture, melted with crisp white wine and garlic and dill. The Fontina comes with Italian white cheese in a white-wine base with fresh basil and garlic.

Served as a tasting, the paired wines balance flavors. For instance, The Little Dipper serves a sweet South African Reisling to go with their heated Asian Firepot broth, a vegetable base of Sake, ginger root and crushed red pepper.

“It’s a neat complement of something somewhat sweet and floral to offset a spicy kick,” Gruodis explains. “You don’t have to be a wine expert, but if you like wine, it’s really fun to try the different varietals and especially with unique foods.”

The broth—which comes in multiple flavors, like white merlot and vegetable or port and beef—is used to cook secondcourse proteins, which can consist of filet mignon, pork, chicken, shrimp and mushrooms, all-seafood or even vegetarian offerings, like ravioli, zucchini, yellow

squash and cherry tomatoes.

Fondue restaurants as we know them today can be traced to 1950s New York. Swiss restaurateur Konrad Egli brought this style of eating to his own Chalet Suisse in 1956. It wasn’t until the ‘60s he invented what so many have come to adore of the experience: chocolate. It all arose from a campaign he did with Toblerone chocolate.

At The Little Dipper the final course can be the defining moment of the fondue meal—the memory which will continue calling diners back for more.

As part of Date Night, folks can choose the Dipper’s decadent “Half and Half,” which mixes dark chocolate and peanut butter. Marshmallows, bananas, strawberries, and graham-cracker crumbs beckon to be dipped and indulged.

If Date Night needs to be for three, say, as in a family date with the little one, Gruodis promises they can accomodate. “We are pretty ‘excited to please,’ so we can be creative if we ever need to!” she says.

And what kid doesn’t like to play with his food? Fondue is perfect to indulge those desires, in that it’s become a form of social interaction, forcing folks to mix and mingle, with food at the crux of the experience.

Multi-faceted in its appeal nowadays, restaurants like The Little Dipper continue shunning the idea that only big budgets can enjoy the experience. “We offer an à la carte menu that has individual courses for people who don’t really want to spend a lot or for those who just want a taste,” Gruodis says.

Likewise, on Thursday the Dipper presents the full fondue experience with four courses for $27. Fridays come with 25 percent off the à la carte menu from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays are half-price wines. Their extremely popular Ladies Night comes with cheese and chocolate for only $9. The latter has gained immense popularity, so often reservations are needed.

“We can take walk-ins or reservations [for Date Night],” Gruodis says. “Tuesdays are usually a little more flexible, but if someone wants a specific time, a reservation is encouraged.”

The restaurant showcases live music Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 7:30 p.m. Starting Memorial Day, they’ll have music on Mondays at 7 p.m., and they’ll be open seven days a week.

The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

• Fruits • Vegetables • Plants • Herbs • Flowers • Eggs • Cheeses • Meats

• Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Candy • Art & Crafts • Entertainment

Saturdays through Dec. 21 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

N. Water St. between Market & Princess Sts.

Live Music

May 11

MARK WEBER For more information call

538-6223 or visit

www.wilmingtonfarmers.com

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Port City Pop Con kicks off annual nerd-a-ganza this weekend

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t’s about time!”

Those were the first words out of my mouth when I found that the Port City was finally getting a Pop Con. For the uninitiated, Pop Con is a

pop-culture convention that brings the best of film, television, gaming, and comic books to one location for a funfilled weekend. For years I’d been traveling out of town for events like this—most notably to San Diego for the granddaddy Comic-Con. Now, Wilmington finally has a convention of their own, thanks to the creative force behind Port City Pop Con, Mike Roberts, a one time resident who still very much calls the Cape Fear home.

I spoke with Roberts about the upcoming convention.

encore: If you were describing the event to someone who had never attended a comic-book/ pop-culture convention of this caliber, how would you do so?

Mike Roberts: Being in a room full of all the celebrities who helped shape and mold your childhood can never be described. It just has to be felt. For the common convention-goer, the atmosphere will be a big part of everything. Seeing people dressed in costumes, wearing popular character T-shirts, and a chance to really let out your inner nerd without being ridiculed. e: What was the first “con” you attended?

MR: Horrorfind Weekend in Baltimore, Maryland. It was a horror convention, more so than a pop-culture type deal, but I was attracted to the amount of people that turned out. Specifically the lengths some of them went through, dressing up in costume. Overall, just seeing everyone

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having a great time.

e: Tell me a little about your connections to Wilmington and why you wanted to bring a pop con here.

MR: I was born and raised here. I moved to Dallas, Texas, about a year ago, but all my life I have lived right here. I wanted to bring the convention to town because I know it can be successful. The new convention center is a great place for starter conventions. No matter what I have going on in my professional career, I try to bring it back home one way or another. I want this to be something people want to be a part of and look forward to each year—much like the Azalea Festival. e: What are some of the events at Port City Pop Con you’re looking most forward to attending or you think people will enjoy?

MR: I think people will enjoy celebrity panels and hearing about the experiences these celebrities have had while working on various projects. It’s no surprise that “The Walking Dead” is one of the hottest shows on television right now, so I am sure people are going to love meeting and talking to those guys.

Port City Pop-Con includes an impressive list of well-known actors and creative voices behind some of the best-known movies and TV shows of the last 50 years. Actors like Michael Biehn (“Terminator,” “Aliens”) and Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters,” “The Crow”) will be making appearances.

One of the staples of any good convention are the panels, and this year has a number of exciting opportunities for fans take part. The two standout panels feature a discussion with cast members

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Kids 11 & unde m opcon.whindo.co http://por tcityp from “The Walking Dead,” and a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” panel featuring actors from the movie and voices from the animated TV series. There’s also a bevy of recognizable faces from some of the best cult classics of our time. Actors you may have seen in movies like “The Neverending Story,” “Night of the Living Dead,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and one of my personal favorites, “The Last Dragon.”

It wouldn’t be pop con without a costume contest featuring fans dressed up as their favorite characters from television, film and comics. The contest is one of several competitions going on during Port City Pop Con, which includes a Super Smash Brothers Tournament for all Nintendo aficionados looking to bring their A-game.

Pop con will feature some local talent, including the crew from Hank & Jed Productions, who will promote their two hit web series, “BFF: Battlefield Friends” and “Doraleus and Associates.”

There will also be a performance from the area’s favorite video-game-inspired musical duo D+D Sluggers.

There is something for the fan in all of us at the first Port City Pop Con. What will hopefully be the first of many annual events celebrating pop culture in our area, which has been a home to geek-friendly properties like “Iron Man 3,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “The Muppets” and “The Crow” since the film business first set roots in our area over 30 years ago.

For a full celebrity lineup or further details, visit the website online at www.portcitypopcon. whindo.com.

Festival Schedule: Day 1: Friday, May 10 VIP Early Entry: 4:30 - 11 p.m.

Must have VIP pass to enter early * No one will be allowed in the doors before 5 p.m. without a VIP pass unless you are a registered vendor.

General Admission Entry: 5 - 11 p.m.

9 - 11 p.m.

“Black Dahlia Haunting” screening

Day 2: SATURDAY, May 11 VIP Admission: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. * Only those with VIP armbands will be allowed in at 10:30 4 - 5 p.m.

General Admission: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 - 11:55 p.m.

1 - 2 p.m.

Video Game Voice-Over

panel, feat. video voice-

over celebrities from

games such as Red Dead 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Redemption, World of 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Warcraft and more!

2 - 3 p.m.

“The Walking Dead” 5 - 6:15 p.m.

panel with cast members 7:30 - 8 p.m.

3 - 4 p.m.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja

Turtle” panel, feat. actors 8-10 p.m.

who voiced or portayed 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

roles over last 25 years.

Costume contest, prizes!

VIP Party (disclosed to VIP ticket holders only; must have a VIP pass to attend). Celebrity guests, musical performances.

Short film; session 1 Conference panels Session 2 1Hour/1Take screenings Passholder’s Lounge and Video Buffet Short film session 2 Red Eye after-party, Soapbox Laundro-Lounge

Upcoming Home Games - May 3 vs Richmond Kickers | May 10 vs Rochester Rhinos | May 18 vs Los Angeles Blues

JOIN THE ACTION reserve your group space and tickets today!

(910) 777-2111

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Camps abound to keep the young’ns learning and entertained

2013 Seahawk Soccer Camps at unc wilmington

Girl’s Camps Lil Hawks Camp (5-8 Years), $140 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 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

For More information and to register on-line visit: www.seahawksoccercamps.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

KARATE KIDS: Camps abound this summer including one at Kaigan Karate where kids enjoy physical daily outings. Stock photo

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.

Kaigan Karate

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.

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

900 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach (910) 458-8257 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher Summer camp registration is open! Fill their summer with outdoor adventures,

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Physically active alternative to “Traditional Day Care�

Highly Motivated & Energetic

Structure & Discipline Summer Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm

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Our staff keeps your child busy all day with our daily outings, structured karate classes, organized games and related activities.

Visit our website @ kaigankarate.com

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ABRACADABRA! Kids jump for joy during No Sleeves Magic Camp held every summer—this year in Wilmington and Leland! Courtesy photo.

several of the weekly ½ day Enrichment or Sports Camps. Technology to Baking and Basketball to Cardio. Check out our full listing at www.wilmingtonchristian.com.

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 1314: venture further in exploration of our coastal environment and assist with animal care. Rates and details online.

NO SLEEVES MAGIC CAMP

WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

SEAHAWK SOCCER CAMPS

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

(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 supersoaker activities, learning from magicians the secrets to illusions, practising improvisation and enjoying games.

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

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’

Cape Fear

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

capefearfencing.com or (910) 799-8642

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

budding filmmakers: Immerse your kids in the creative world of music video production and editing, at Camp Cucalorus. Courtesy photo.

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.

JELLYBEANS

5216 Oleander Dr. 910-791-6000 • http://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!

CAMP CUCALORUS

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

Includes: Tricks, Shirts, Field Trips, Magicians and more!

WILMINGTON & LELAND www.NoSleevesMagic.com

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 four-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, July 29 –Aug 1, 2013.

Space is limited so apply today!

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Summer is Fun at Wilmington Christian!

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6-year-old leaders: Codington teacher prepares students with Stephen Coveys’ seven habits fiori

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eacher of the year jenny

Walters inspires leadership principles every day in her kindergarten class at Codington Elementary. Thanks to Walters and her like-minded peers statewide, poor behavior is down, while good grades and attitudes are up.

“In kindergarten, my main goal is modeling, modeling, modeling—all the time,” she admits, “using the language of leadership.

Our school is in its fourth year of training teachers to implement Stephen R. Covey’s ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ (1989) in our classrooms. Teachers and parents have to understand and own these principles before they can teach them to our young children.”

A native of Buffalo, New York, with four children of her own, Walters earned a master’s degree in education and trained for an additional year to apply Covey’s seven habits as adapted in his book ‘The Leader in Me’ (2006) for grade-school children.

These habits and examples are (in kindergarten language): • Be proactive (make a plan).

• Begin (jobs) with the end in mind.

• First things first (first reading, then outdoor play).

• Think win-win (will this help both you and me?).

• Seek first to understand before being understood (be kind).

• Synergize (work together).

• Sharpen the saw (it’s OK to take time just for me).

“Teaching leadership language to the very young,” Walters said, “demands not only friendly interpretations but entertaining ones as well. So I turn to my love for Walt Disney.”

Walters dresses up as Snow White and asks the classroom children to be her seven dwarves. Each dwarf characterizes one of the seven habits. For example, Doc, who is always caring for others, must be reminded to take care of his own needs as well, or “sharpen the saw,” habit number seven.

When Snow White sees that the home of the dwarves needs cleaning, she picks up a broom and begins sweeping while she sings, “Whistle While You Work.” It’s an implementation that “begins with the end in mind,” habit number two.

Next, the animals come in, see Snow White needs assistance, and help her in a cooperative manner—or synergize, habit number six.

Through Snow White’s leadership, her new friends can see that “together” is better.

More so, they see a job can be accomplished more easily if others are kind enough to help.

“Kindness is at the core of all of our relationships and is essential to discovering the truth within ourselves,” Walters says. “Without kindness and compassion as a mindset, leadership principles cannot be modeled, instilled or demonstrated.”

As much as Walters reminds us of our favorite Disney heroines—putting others first, lifting them up, doing the work that needs to be done—Codington principal Budd Dingwall emulates a Disney king. Each school day, a positive character trait is presented over the PA system. Each month, leadership principles that are working in the various classrooms are discussed. At least twice a year, parents are offered evening classes to help them use leadership language in the home.

Also a Covey fan, Dingwall has high regard for Walters. He encourages her to work with her teacher peers in adapting Covey’s principles to the classroom.

“I can say without hesitation that Mrs. Walters is one of the finest teachers I’ve ever worked with in my 45 years of education,” Dingwall says. “She’s absolutely child-centered, is readily a risk taker, and is always looking for ways to make things better.”

This National Board-Certified teacher shows the learning tools and toys at a language arts learning center. Both tools and toys have varying appeal, but the children know they need to choose which tool will help improve a reading or writing skill before turning to the castle for fantasy play, demonstrating “first things first,” habit number three.

Two of Walter’s students share their written stories about keeping the seven habits.

Ford Tate’s tale is about a boy brushing his teeth: “I’m proactive by brushing my teeth before my dad (a dentist) asks me to.” Jack Kernan’s story speaks of his kindness in giving his classmate a card: “I give Charley a Valentine.”

Recently, Walters and her assistant Peggy McSteen won the $500 RBC bank award for their leadership innovations in the classroom. The teachers turned to the guidelines of Jay Bonstingl (Schools of Quality), who has trained the Codington faculty to empower students in choice and decision-making.

Walters and McSteen presented their students with a list of classroom needs, and the children helped choose two reading nooks, which also satisfied the requirements of Covey’s seven habits.

In keeping with Covey’s habit of synergy, Bonstingl promotes the practice of true partnership. “A wealth of opportunity will open for those who see others as potential partners, rather than as threats to be eliminated.”

WHISTLE WHILE WE WORK: Jenny Walters works with Ford Tate and Jack McKernan at Codington Elementary. Courtesy photo.

Covey calls this an “abundance mentality: creating more and more value by combining our virtually limitless resources in the service

of everyone.”

Our young children are the most precious resources we have. Fortunately, more and more of our public-school children are being taught by loving and hard-working teachers like Jenny Walters, who believes the blessing goes both ways.

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“How many charter boat captains are there on the NC coast?” you asked. “You want to profile one?

How long have you been at this; is there a newsworthy angle?”

All reasonable responses—all what I knew you would say. What I didn’t know was how you would react when I came back with what made him special.

The priority mail envelope with the cash and dossier only had a headshot of him, which depicted a handsome face with dark hair and matching eyes. I wasn’t entirely prepared for the tanned, muscular body that awaited me at the marina. What a nice treat for the old eyes.

In person it was obvious that he was aware of the impact that he had on women.

He flashed me his stunning smile of shining white teeth and waved.

“Are you from the magazine?”

“Yes, I am,” I responded. “You must be Hank.”

“Care to come aboard? He held out a hand to steady me from the floating dock to the boat.

“Oh, thank you. Wow, I’ve never been on a boat this nice before…”

It was a spectacular small yacht that he had raced for years. He was now residing aboard, docked at the marina near Redix. Judith, I have had so little contact with men in any romantic context over the last few years that it wouldn’t take much to turn my head.

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Unfortunately, having seen a very dark and sinister side of humanity these many years, it is hard for me to relax and enjoy such interaction. I admit, on that beautiful boat, with his intense charm and lovely muscles ... a girl could forget.

I didn’t find anything particularly newsworthy that day, but we spent hours just chatting. Before I knew it, he had made dinner on the grill: mackerel he had caught himself and potatoes.

Wow, he cooks, too! I thought while watching the sunset, the boat rocking gently in the water.

Judith, I didn’t want to leave. When he poured me my third glass of wine, I pointed out that I needed to stop so I could drive home. “Why go home when you could look at this sky?” he gestured above him.

It was a clear night, the path of the moon across the water was shining like a stairway to the heavens. He was so close. He put the wine bottle down and ran his hand through my hair.

“Isn’t the sky beautiful?” he asked, looking at me. He was so close, his wine-scented breath was intoxicating and warm on my face. “I like beautiful things…” He leaned in to kiss me; I pulled away. This was not OK. I was there to arrange the man’s death.

I could not start kissing him—or, worse, falling for him.

“I’m sorry,” I said, stupidly gathering my notebook and purse. “I’m sorry,” I repeated again in mid-flight.

Back in my little VW Bug, I reviewed

the situation as best I could. I could not sleep with someone I was taking money to kill—even if I didn’t actually do the killing.

I might have begun to accept money to use my New Year’s Eve curse, but I wasn’t.

I was not going to start having sex with them—him, anyone— beforehand. I slammed my fist into the steering wheel.

Then, I rubbed it and murmured an apology to my car. We had been through a lot together, my car and me. There was no need to start abusing it.

He called the next morning to apologize; I let the answering machine take the call.

A week later he called again and asked if I would meet him downtown at Blue Post for a drink. I brought my notebook like a shield and took notes for the first hour. Then it trailed off, and he just kept talking in an almost hypnotic voice. He kept moving closer and closer ‘til he was virtually sitting in my lap.

“Can I ask you a question?” he purred. I nodded, yes. “Have you ever seen a real, live treasure map?”

Now I had a newsworthy story; only he swore me to secrecy. Of course, you would have had me involuntary committed to a mental institution had I pitched that story idea. He had gone on at great length about it until I finally extracted myself.

Once home I ran a nice, hot bath and turned on the BBC overnight service. Believe it or not, I really love hearing the cricket scores on the Beeb.

A treasure map?

Well, there were a lot of pirates around here once. Along with the treacherous waters surrounding our county, we’ve earned our area’s moniker, “Cape Fear.”

So maybe unclaimed pirate treasure? But, how and why did this guy have it, and if he did why hadn’t he: a) Gone after it by himself? b) Kept the secret to himself? c) Waited ‘til he claimed the treasure then called the news?

Telling a reporter now made no sense.

That’s right—it made no sense. Then again, neither did having a curse that killed people you spent New Year’s Eve with.

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events VERIZON E-CYCLE RALLY Verizon Call Center hosts electronic recycling rally, 5/9. Businesses and the public encouraged to drop off computers, monitors, office equipment televisions and all e-waste; mobile phones donated to Verizon’s Hopeline to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Laptops in good condition will be refurbished and donated to Work Vessels for Veterans. Drop off at 3601 Converse Rd, 7:30am2:30pm. Items that will not be accepted include anything with hazardous waste such as batteries, inks/toners, and mercury bulbs. All batteries must be removed prior to drop off. Also not accepted are refrigerators or freezers, medical waste, units containing fluid such as motors and pumps, or any radioactive material such as x-ray equipment. Collected mobile phones and laptops will benefit non-profit causes, like Work Vessels for Veterans (WVFV), a non-profit volunteer organization that separates laptops in good condition from all collected e-waste, donating them to veterans pursuing continued education.

LOVE YOUR MOTHER Love Your Mother: A Celebration for All the Mothers in Our Lives! 5/10, 5-7:30pm, 4414 Wrightsville Ave. www.sungalleryandgifts.com Coffee by Lativa Coffee Company and featuring 17 of Wilmington’s best artists! Fine art, jewelry, fiber and metal art. Sun Gallery and Gifts, 910-443-6022.

NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH National Historic Preservation Month, May 2013.

Historic Wilmington Foundation will celebrate!

5/9: VERIZON E-CYCLE RALLY Spring cleaning is getting a swift techy overhaul thanks to Verizon Wireless. At their call center located at 3601 Converse Road, on the 9th, folks can drop off their labtops or other e-waste like cell phones, monitors, TVs, etc. Cell phones in good condition will be refurbished and distributed to help survivors of domestic violence, while laptos will go to the nonprofit Work Vessels for Veterans. Keep in mind certain hazardous items will not be accepeted, like batteries, inks/toners or mercury bulbs, nor will large appliances, like refrigerators, or medical waste, units containing fluid or radioactive material.

Schedule: 5/4, 3pm: Guided Walking Tour of ILM’s first Streetcar Suburbs, Carolina Heights and Carolina Place. Meet at Market and 17th. Brief reception to follow at 1705 Market St. RSVP, free. • 5/11, 3pm: Guided Walking Tour of ILM’s first Automobile Suburb, Forest Hills. Meet at Forest Hills Global Elementary School, 602 Colonial Dr. Brief reception to follow at 414 Forest Hills Dr. RSVP, free. • “Defending the Cape Fear”—lecture and tour presented by Dr. Chris Fonvielle, UNCW history professor and noted author. Lectures: 5/21, 7-8pm (Colonial Era and American Revolution), Cape Fear Museum; 5/28, 7-8pm (Civil War through WWII), Cape Fear Museum; 5/25, Tour of Fort Caswell, 10am, 100 Caswell Beach Rd.; Tour of Fort Anderson, 12:30pm, 8844 St. Phillips Rd, SE, Winnabow. Lectures: $10, Tours: $3, Package Ticket: $25. 762-2511. • 5/23, 6:30pm: HWF Preservation Awards Ceremony, resented for resto-

ration, rehabilitation, compatible infill and adaptive reuse projects; reception to follow.Historic NHC Courthouse, 24 North Third St. • 5/29, Most Threatened Historic Places List 2013 Release.

Debut of the most threatened Historic places.

• 5/30, 6:30pm: Spring Shrimparoo fundraiser and membership event at the Riverwalk Landing at Elijah’s with shrimp, beer, and music on the deck. HWF members $20; non-members join at the door. Raffle prizes. Current HWF members can bring a new member to the party and get in free. www.historicwilmington.org.

MOTHER’S DAY CRUISES 5/12: Cape Fear Riverboats’ Mother’s Day Riverboat Luncheon Cruise, 1pm-2:30pm.Deli buffet lunch and narrated scenic tour of the Cape Fear River. Pre-paid advance res. rqd. Boarding at 12:30pm. Henrietta III, riverfront at S. Water & Dock Streets. Cape Fear Riverboats celebrates 25 years in 2013. 910-343-1611; 800-676-0162; http://www. cfrboats.com/proddetail.php?prod=1020. • Mother’s Day Cruise of Harbor Island—free for mom’s on Mother’s Day (with at least two paid $20 passengers in her party) 1-hour historic harbor cruises depart at 11am, 12pm; 1pm; 2pm; 3pm; 4pm; 5pm. Sunset cruise at 6:30pm. Reservations recommended.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Cruises, Waynick Ave. (across from Blockade Runner Resort), 910-2004002; www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. • Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise, 1pm & 2:30pm.

90-minute narrated dessert cruise of the storied Cape Fear River. Advance reservations. Boards at 12:45pm & 2:30pm from Riverwalk at 212 S. Water St., between Orange & Ann streets, 910-338-3134; www.wilmingtonwatertours.net .

CAROLINA BEACH STREET ART FESTIVAL The Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee’s The Big Block Print Party will become the inaugural Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival, 5/18, 10am5pm. A celebration of the arts and a collaborative event with the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities, (a town committee), Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, Wilmington Art Association and Cameron Art Museum. Artist vendors selling fine arts and crafts; demonstration tent feat. handson projects and master craftspeople; hands-on kids area; cooking demonstrations and educational programs conducted by local chefs, restaurants, and shops; performances by Dueling Pianos, Murray Middle School Jazz Band, Salsa dancers with salsa dancing lessons and many more interactive activities. Theme is “A Day at the Beach” with batik artists, Kristin Gibson and September Keurger, demonstrating the design and dying process on large silk banners. The public will be encouraged to participate in the community art project. Free to the public. Christine Higgins 610-909-7643 or Chris@FishBoneDesigns.us.

CIVIL SERVANTS DAY 5/19, 10:30am: Civil Servants Day, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. We thank you very much. Public Servant’s deserve our thanks throughout the year and we invite you to continue honoring them for the work they de each and everyday. Help us in honoring them; luncheon immediately following the morning worship service. We request wearing uniforms if possible.

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feat. amazing local talent, music and performance, artist, guest speakers, vendors and more. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Geneva Shelley, 910-6320535 or newmooncreationsandevents@gmail.com.

Donations and partial proceeds go to Shut the Front Door (foster and child abuse program).

WILMA DASH AND HEALTH FEST 5/30, 6pm: Wilma Dash, downtown Wilmington and Coastline Conference Center. Wilmington’s only allfemale 5k and Wilma Nights Health Fest. 5k run/walk for all women, from serious runners to first-timers.

Health Fest admission, $25, feat. interactive health booths, live workout performances, healthy (and delicious) foods and more! Dash registration, $40/ runner and $300/team of10 (includes admission to Wilma Nights). Wilma will be collecting new and gently used athletic shoes and socks for this special initiative for distribution to kids in need across Brunswick County. Drop boxes will be at the event!

SPRING FLEA AT BAC “The Spring Flea at BAC, Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St., 5/31, 3-9pm; 6/1, 10am-5pm; 6/2, noon5pm. Go-to shopping experience of the season— with a wide array of vintage, retro, and upcycled treasures—and tons of fun, with Wilmington’s finest food trucks feeding the crowds, Grinder’s Caffé serving specialty coffee beverages and sweets, and the BAC cash bar serving liquid refreshments. $5—good for all three days and includes a raffle ticket. Kids 12 and under are free.www.brooklynartsnc.com, or contact BAC event coordinator Heather Thomson at heather@brooklynartsnc.com or 910-616-9882.

fund-raisers/charity MEMORIAL GOLF TOUNEY 5/11, 10am-4:30pm: Memorial Golf Tournament for Detective Kyle Jones. Detective Kyle Jones passed away in January suddenly. I understand that he is from the Brunswick County Police Dept., however I am inviting the WPD and all other departments around the area to come support this family. All proceeds will go to his daughter Chloe Reyde Jones. $320/team or $80/golfer; free to just attend and participate in all activities. We will accept donations.

Golfers Tee of Shotgun start 10am and other activities from 11:30am -4:30pm.

KYLE JONES GOLF TOURNEY 5/11: Chole Reyde Jones lost her father, Det. Kyle Jones of Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. There will be a memorial golf tournment held in his honor to benefit his daughter’s college fund. Magnolia Greens; 8:30am registration. Family day; while golfers play, the family can enjoy face painting, moon bounce, vendors, games, arts, crafts. To register: www.capefearfamilyday.com/events or call 910524-6252. $80/indv. or $320/4-person team.

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ples from courtship to matrimony, and ultimately to what comes after. Strong adult language and sexual content. Thur-Sat, 8pm, and Sun., 3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. Thurs, $15; otherwise $18-$20. Opening night Pay-What-You-Can: $5 minimum! (910) 367-5237 or www.bigdawgproductions.org.

ORTHO WILMINGTON 5K OrthoWilmington 5K, 5/18, 8am, followed by Girls on the Run and STRIDE, then walkers and strollers.

Glen Meade neighborhood, with pre- and post-race activities at First Baptists Church. Girls on Run and STRIDE are nonprofits that promote a lifetime of selfrespect and healthy living through running. Register: sportoften.com.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION Thalian Association presents the country musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” 5/16-26 at historic Thalian Hall, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $25 with senior, student and group discounts. Set on rural Highway 57 in NC, the story follows four hard-working fellas at a rest stop gas station and the waitresses with whom they have a special kinship. This rollicking musical, in which the actors double as the band, is a hilarious and ultimately uplifting celebration of the value of friendship and life’s simple pleasures. Starring The Brent Stimmel Band (Les Britt, Nick Loeber and Brent Stimmel) with Amanda Hunter, Michael Lauricella and Rasa Love. Directed and choreographed by Debra Gillingham with music direction by Jonathan Barber. 910-632-2285 or thalian.org.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY GOLF CLASSIC Wilmington Symphony 16th Annual Golf Classic Eagle Point Golf Club, Tues., 5/21. Shotgun start at 8:30am. Breakfast and Registration from 7:308:30am. Exclusive 18-hole, caddied course! Eagle Point Golf Club: Ranked No.47 by Golf Digest in their America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. 7,170 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

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No gimmicks, just great golf! Format: Best Ball http://wilmingtonsymphony.org/otherevents.html ILM ALL STAR JAM The 1st Annual Wilmington All Star Jam, feat. L Shape Lot, Possum Creek, Big Al Hall, Masonboro Sound, 5/23, 7-10:30pm, The Art Factory, $10.

Hosted by The Living Well Coalition, a local nonprofit with the goals of de-medicalizing the topic of death and dying, and how anyone over the age of 18 should have an advance directive. We also provide vehicles for the free completion and notarization of your documents. (336)520-1588 or thelivingwellcoalition@gmail.com WIHN GOLF TOURNEY Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN), Papa Murphy’s Pizza and River Landing Country Club are hosting the Inaugural WIHN Golf Tournament, 5/23, with all proceeds going to WIHN. Open to all amateur golfers at River Landing Community in Wallace on a course designed by Nationally Acclaimed architect Clyde Johnston of Hilton Head, SC. Scramble Format with four players in each group. Team of 4, $300, or $100/individual. Tee off , 9am; lunch provided. Prizes, such as golf packages, dinner coupons and luxury dinner cruises and more will be awarded at the end of the tournament. wihn. net TEACHER OF THE YEAR Toyota Scion of Wilmington plans car giveaway for New Hanover Teacher of the Year. Toyota plans to give back once again and show support for the local school system by giving away a brand new 2013 Prius Two to the recipient of the New Hanover County Educator of the Year award. Teacher will be chosen from among those selected by their schools for the 2012-2013 academic year. Finalists will be invited to interview with the District Teacher of the Year selection committee. On 6/6, at 5pm, the awards ceremony honoring the recipient of the Educator of the Year award will take place at Eugene Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy. After the ceremony, the official New Hanover County Educator of the Year will drive off in the brand new Prius!

theatre/auditions BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS 5/9-12: “A Contemporary American’s Guide to a Successful Marriage” by: Robert Bastron. Directed by: Steve Vernon, artistic director for Big Dawg Productions. Set against the backdrop of the late 1950s and told in the style of the social guidance films of that era, the show follows two young cou-

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. • Dialogues of Odd Bedfellows - A writers and actors showcase; May 17-19, 24-26, 31 & June 1. Currently open to dialogue submission; see Facebook event for more details. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 VENUS IS FUR Imaginary Theater Company, which most recently produced Yankee Tavern and Boston Marriage, at the Red Barn Studio Theatre, takes up temporary residence at the Cape Fear Playhouse to present David Ives’ daring comic drama, Venus in Fur. Funny, erotic, and mysterious, Venus in Fur explores the nature of power and the tension between reality and fantasy. A struggling playwright has adapted the classic Victoria sadomasochistic novel Venus in Fur. Now he just has to find the perfect actress for the sophisticated leading character, a seductive mistress who inspires slavish devotion. Starring Mike O’Neil and Anna Stromberg. Lee Lowrimore directs.

5/30-6/23, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. 613 Castle St. Tickets: $23-$2, www.bigdawgproductions.org.

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MURDER ON THE SET TheatreNOW Murder Mystery, “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

comedy PINK COLLAR COMEDY TOUR The Pink Collar Comedy Tour, feat. comedians Kaytlin Bailey, Abbi Crutchfield, Carrie Gravenson, and Erin Judge, will bring cutting-edge, hilarious stand-up comedy back to Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St., Sun., 5/26, 8pm. Doors at 7pm. Tickets $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Monday of the month will feature a standup comedy showcase. Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Cordero Wilson and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; free.

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.Auditions will be held on Sat., 3/16, 2 p.m. 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 20-25 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!

PENGUIN CONCERTS 98.3 The Penguin presents at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre their summer concert series: • Fri, 5/10: Robert Randolph and the Family Band w/ Big Something, 6-10:30pm. Tickets: $25/adv or $30/ day of. • 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. Tickets at Gravity Records, Momentum Surf & Skate and online at www.983thepenguin.com.

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5/10, 6pm-8pm. Outdoor Concert. Does Mom love music? Take her to hear a free acoustic rock concert with music by The Other Guys & A Gal. Free. Mayfaire Town Centre, Wilmington; www.mayfairetown. com MATTHEW SCHOENING 5/16, 7pm: Matthew Schoening, cellist, world fusionmeets-modern classical. Members, $5; non, $10.

Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall Matthew Schoening plays his electric cello through a complex process of live looping. The looping is used as a compositional tool, as opposed to backing tracks to jam on, although there are aspects to many pieces that allow space for improvisation. Often times it sounds as if there is an entire symphony, and a full band on stage with him.. www.soloelectriccello.com/home.

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AIRLIE CONCERT SERIES Airlie Concert Series lineup, first and third Friday of the month from May until September: 5/17, Bibis Ellison; 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. www.airliegardens.org.

UNCW VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE The UNCW Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be performing works by the Beatles, Broadway composer Frank Loesser, and legendary saxophonist John Coltrane 5/18, 7pm in the Activity Center of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church (corner of Peachtree and 51st street). Advanced ticket sales start May 1st at the church office (791-4092). $10 ticket price includes the concert, assorted desserts, and assorted fruit. Proceeds benefit the church’s Choral Scholar program and its music concert series.

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The eighth annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place each Friday evening from 5/248/30. Shows are held in Riverfront Park, located on North Water Street between Princess and Market Streets. 5/24 Once: Pearl Jam Tribute • 5/31 Nantucket • 6/7 Funky Monks: The Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience.

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, at 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.

CHAMBER MUSIC ILM Chamber Music Wilmington’s 18th season offers four classical subscription concerts and two classical house concerts. Subscribe and save to receive: program notes in advance, first priority to the salon concerts and special notifications to “Meet the Artist” opportunities and pre-concert conversations, www. chambermusicwilmington.org. Single tickets, $25.

Student & Military discounts available. Kenan Box Office: 910-962-3500. 6/2: Music Among Friends, at “Knapdale”, the historically inspired home of Ronnie and Cyndi McNeill The home honors the family’s Knapdale, Scotland roots and shares its name with the 18th century McNeill ancestral home once located in Laurinburg. etix.com 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 refreshments 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. • 7/11: Darryl Donnell Murrill and A Step Above, saxophonedriven old & new school rhythm and blues with smooth jazz influences • 8/1: Whiskey Creek, bluegrass/Americana. cameronartmuseum.com.

BUDDY GUY Five-time Grammy award-winner Buddy Guy will headline the Pleasure Island Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival, 10/12-13. At age 76, he’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Opening for Buddy will be Slide Brothers’ gospel blues. Sunday features Wet Willie’s versatile, high-energy blues rock featuring good-time music, rollicking high-energy Southern soul, with opener Randall Bramblett, founder of Sea Level and wrote “Used To Rule The World” by Bonnie Raitt and has toured with Bonnie, Gregg Allman and Stevie Winwood. Other blues and jazz groups on two stages over the two day festival, with food and beverages for sale and free Kidzone, vendors and more. Tickets: $40 in adv. for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $50 for Saturday (Buddy Guy plays Saturday night) and $15for Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free. 910-458-8434.

dance SHAG LESSONS 5/9: Instructor Ken Jones can teach anyone to shag!

No partner needed; Thursday evenings. Beginner class is from 6:45-7:45pm, and the Intermediate class is from 7:45-8:45pm. Classes are held in the Fran Russ Rec. Center, at Wrightsville Beach Park.

Pre-reg. rqd. 256-7925. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com BABS MCDANCE Salsa, Merengue, Bachata w/Austrin Garcia. 4-wk session starts Tues., 6/4, 7-9pm. Register now! • McDance Summer Youth Camp, 7/8-8/2 w/early registration continuing through 6/21. Reg. registrations 6/15-7/1. • Mother’s Day Party, 5/10. Mother’s get in free! Danceing and lessons, 8:15pm. Food and cash bar. $10/person or $15/couple; $5/student or military. • Mon., 7pm: Bornze Smooth Ballroom, 8pm; Bronze Rhythm and Latin ballroom; Argentine Tango, Wed., 5-7pm; West Coast Swing, Wed., 7-9pm; Shag and Cha Cha, Thurs., 7-9pm. • 6/7: Zumba Gold Party, 8-10am • 6/10, Zumba Gold, Mon/Wed/Fri, 8-9am. 6782 Market St. babsmcdance.com.

ILM SINGLE’S DANCE Wilmington Singles Dance, American Legion, 702 Pine Grove Rd. Fri., 5/10, 8pm, Music by DJ Bobby Pearson. • Fri., 5/17, 8pm. Music by Lenny Frank. All ages; singles welcome. No Jeans. $8 members, $10 non-members. Bring a dessert to share. 392-3095.

AZALEA COAST USA DANCE Join us Sat., 5/11, 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. $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. Contact 910799-1694. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org OVER 50’S DANCE The May Over 50’s Dance is Tues., 5/14, 7:3010pm, at New Hanover Senior Center. Music by Dan Chop. Couples, singles, and all ages welcome. $5 plus finger food or 2-liter drink.371-5368.

DANCE ELEMENT The Dance Element presents “The 60’s” Spring Showcase 2013, feat. an afternoon of dance and celebrating a decade of music that shaped a generation.

5/19, 3pm, Roland Grise Auditorium, “The 60’s” will feature the student performers of The Dance Element, along with Element Productions Company dancers, and Dance Element staff members. Motown, folk, British Invasion and more themed dance performances, from the flight of Apollo 11, to the war in Vietnam, and the Summer of Love in San Francisco. Admission: $10/adults; $5/children and seniors.

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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 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

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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. Reception 5/11, 2-5pm.

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.

IVEY HAYES RETROSPECTIVE Bellamy Mansion Museum presents”Ivey Hayes: A Retrospective A Special Exhibit” through 5/17. Ivey Hayes was born August 15, 1948 in Rocky Point, North Carolina, and has a strong connection to the area he grew up in. He was one of few painters from the area to be so involved with the land and its people. Hayes used acrylic paintings and water colors to depict rural scenes familiar to him. On display will be original pieces, and reproductions will be accessible for purchase. Suggested donation or as part of our regular tours. 503 Market St. (910) 251-3700 NOT WHAT IT SEEMS “Not what it seems...” at New Elements Gallery feat. the recent works of local artists Fritzi Huber and Scott James. Both artists draw inspiration from na-

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Huber’s fascination with the interaction of water and land is the subject of her new series “Where the Water Meets the Land.” As she notes, this has always been a place of transition, and handmade paper seems an ideal medium to express this phenomenon. James uses composite photography to force a new awareness of his subject matter, exploiting the complacency most viewers experience with classic photography. 201 Princess St. Hangs through 5/18.

BIG ART GALLERY Big Art Gallery, at Dillard’s, Independence Mall, carries large and small scale abstract art. Colorful depictions of fish-like, body-resembling shapes. Includes works of famous bands such as Led Zeppelin and Guns ‘n’ Roses, and painting and drawings by a local artist Artur Ansonov. Also feat. antiques like Russian wooden dining utensils, dragon collectables, a 1960’s Jersey surf board, and 10-foot long hand crafted canoe.910-550-5183.

HARBOR ISLAND ARTS Harbor Island Arts presents an art exhibition, Arboretum atrium space, through 5/22. Ongoing exhibit of 2D art work depicting butterflies, perennial gardens and herbs to coincide with the opening of these new areas at the Arboretum. Art work will be for sale, sold through the gift shop and displayed throughout the Hutaff Building Atrium Gallery Space.

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: 5/24. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org ARTSFEST 2013 5/25, 10am-6pm; 10/26, 10am-5pm: Sponsored by The Thalian Association and The Community Arts Center, ArtsFest 2013 showcases the variety of art and artists in and around the Wilmington community and the Southeast USA. Highlights include the Arts Show and Sale, pottery demonstrations, a variety of local entertainment, food and drink. Orange Street between Front and Second, next to Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. CONTRAST Paintings, drawings, and prints by E. Francisca Dekker and Benjamin Billingsley. Two different people, two different cultures, two different styles—a perfect contrast! Guests are invited to meet the artists and WHQR staff while enjoying great food and wine. Opening night will feature a fantastic performance by local jazz pianist Julia Walker Jewell and live illustration by E. Francisca Dekker. WHQR MC

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum, heart Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest mu125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, inseum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th cencluding historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and tury decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular through historical interpretations in kitchen-building model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10amwarehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one 4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762level. By reservation, discounted group tours, ca0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com. boose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or NC AQUARIUM mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, Moms love our aquarium and appreciate its speonly $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Adcial programs: Aquarist Apprentice, 2pm, 5/11. • mission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 Behind the Scenes Tour, 1pm, 5/12 • Salt Marsh child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of and Crabbing, 2:30pm, Sun. Admission/program downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www. charges apply. Pre-registration required for all prowrrm.org. grams. NC Aquarium at Ft. Fort Fisher, Kure Beach.

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RUNS AND 5KS 5/11: Carolina Strawberry Festival 5k Run/Walk at River Landing Country Club, Wallace, NC! 7:30am; $25, and all runners and walkerswho register before 4/15 will receive a T-shirt. Prizes awarded for the top three finishers for males and females. • 5/18: 2013 Patriot Rush 5k & 1-mile walk/run. 8am.

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SURF COMPETITIONS 5/18-19: 11th Annual Kona Waterman’s Classic. Longboard surf competition (day 1) & standup paddleboard race (day 2). Crystal Pier at The N Oceanic, Wrightsville Beach. http://wblasurf. org/2013/02/20/2013-kona-waterman-classic • 8/17-18: Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic. Women’s surf competition. South end of Wrightsville Beach. http://wblasurf.org/category/events/ SEASIDE SOCCER CLASSIC 5/18-19: Seaside Soccer Classic. Cape Fear Regional Soccer Park & others, Wilmington. 910-3920306; www.capefearsoccer.com

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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) 251-8854.M-F 10-6 S-10-3. wilmingtonart@ aol.com. Free.

EMERGENCE “Emergence,” art and sculpture by Justin Campbell and Aaron Earley. Exhibit runs through June 16th.

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. NUDES, NAKED LANDSCAPES, DEADLY SINS Artist Janette K. Hopper presents “XXX: Nudes, Naked Landscapes and the Seven Deadly Sins” at 621N4TH Gallery. With MFA from the University of Oregon, Hopper has taught in Denmark, Germany and in the United States at Columbia Basin College WA, Central Michigan University and, as the Art Department Chair, at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. Her work has been shown and collected extensively in museums, public venues, colleges and universities and in private galleries nationally and internationally in Canada, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Holland, Italy and Denmark. Work is on display through May. 621 North 4th St., downtown Wilmington. www.621n4th.com

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MURDER OF DOCK ROGERS 5/9, 7pm: The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society presents NC Superior Court Judge Gary Trawick as he recounts the events of May of 1933 when Rock Rogers was lynched. To this day, “the black folk only talk about in whispers and the white folk don’t talk about at all”. 910-762-0492. Tickets are $10. It will be at the Old County Court House, 24 N. 3rd St. CONFEDERATE DAY MEMORIAL 5/11: Confederate Memorial Day. History lesson with a tour of Fort Fisher, followed by a special memorial service at 4pm to honor Confederate soldiers Free. Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Kure Beach. 910-458-5538; www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/fisher.htm.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear, a photography exhibition by the Cape Fear Camera Club, will be LANDFALL CENTER held1319 at the Military Cape Fear Cutoff MuseumRd. of History & Science, the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Runs through 10/27,Suite duringHmuseum hours and will be integrated (910) with the509-0331 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.

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Bellamy Mansion welcomes back their annual Jazz at the Museum concert series throughout the summer, in conjunction with the Cape Fear Jazz Society. On Thursday the 9th, folks will hear Catalyst,a local quartet consisting of UNCW students. Concerts take place at 503 Market Street and are $12 GA, $10 for members, $5 for students or $50 for a season pass. Call 910-251-3700 for more infomration. Snacks are sold on premisis; blankets and chairs welcome.

DESIGN AND DAMAGE CONTROL Battleship NC: Design & Damage Control, 5/18, 1-5pm. $55/person, or $50/friends, members, active military. In this four-hour program, participants will explore the ship and engage with experts on ship design. Topics include surviving a torpedo strike, fires, and loss of power; thwarting magnetism and unwanted waters from flooding; from shoring and shifting fuel oil to triage of casualties and effective communication. An interesting and insightful afternoon awaits inquiring minds. Limited to ages 16 and older and limited to 48 participants.Registration and payment are due by Thursday, 5/16. 910-251-5797

CIVIL WAR ACTIVITIES 1st North Carolina Company E, Sat., 5/18, 10am2pm, CAM. Free and open to public. The 1st North Carolina Co. E returns and will be drilling or working on the historic Battle of Forks Road site on the grounds of Cameron Art Museum the third Saturday of every other month. Bring your family and friends and talk with the re-enactors about their passion for living history. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th St. Ext and Independence Blvd. www.cameronartmuseum.com

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Opening 5/18: 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 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. Opening reception: 5/17, 6-8pm. Member-only event features an evening with costume designer Alonzo Wilson. On display through 11/3. • “Here & Now: A Decade of Contemporary Acquisitions” through July 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.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, 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.: 5/9: Catalyst; 6/6, Cindy Hospedales, Daryll Donnell Murrill & A Step Above. Guests are allowed to bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets: $12/GA, $10/ members, $5/students, $50/season passes ($40/ members). 910-251-3700 or www.bellamymansion. org. 503 Market St. 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

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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 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: 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 2013 Tues-Sat; 1-5pm,2013 through 9/10; Sun. $7 for adults; I ST A Land I ST senior citizens; $6 N A Lstudents F I NID $6F Ifor with valid www.LoveysMarket.com special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum

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tow is coming to the Hilton Riverside Grand Ballroom to speak at WHQR’s Fundraiser Luncheon on Tues., 5/21. Host of Science Friday, a weekly call-in radio program that connects listeners with scientists for informative discussions about science, technology, health, medicine, space, and the environment. Reservations rqd; space limited. $100 or more donation to WHQR by check or credit card rqd at the event.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Friends of the Leland Library are holding their monthly Second Saturday Book Sale on Sat., 5/11, 10am2pm. Magnolia House, 485 Village Rd, adjacent to the Leland Library. Highlighting Military through the ages, in both fiction and non-fiction. The books will not be discounted, but will be offered at our regular low prices. On display in our special collections room. Books are $.50 for paperbacks and $1/hard cover with all book sale proceeds Cameron Art Museum will offer a Pine-Needle Winebenefiting the Leland Library. Ellie Edwards at 910-383-3098, or Arlene White at 910-617Bottle Coaster class this Sunday, Mother’s Day, on 2538.

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green Environmental Book Club meets at Old Books on Front Street, 249 N Front St. 5/14 (the 2nd Tuesday): Soaring with Fidel: An Osprey Odyssey from Cape Cod to Cuba and Beyond (2007) by David Gessner. www.goinggreenpublications.com

a small pine-needle wine-bottle coaster, utilizing the traditional method of pine needle coiling. The project will be started from a cork base and embellished with a choice of beads, nut slices, etc. Folks will be in class from noon to 4 p.m., with a class limitation of 12 students. Call 910-395-5999 to reserve a spot.

CLYDE EDGERTON Enjoy an evening with Clyde Edgerton, author of “Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages,” at 7pm on 5/14, Northeast Library. Clyde has drawn on his experience raising four kids (ages 6 to 30) to write a book that is equally useful and hilarious. The evening will include reading, singing, book sales, autographing, and refreshments.

This free program is cosponsored by Pomegrantate Books and the Friends of the Library. Pomegranate Books at 910-452-1107 or Dorothy Hodder at 910798-6323.

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classes/workshops BRIDGE WORKSHOPS The WB Parks & Recreation Dept. is offering the following Bridge Workshops, 10am-noon, with Marie Killoran. “Weak 2 Bids,” 5/9; “Big Hand Bidding,” 5/16. Pre-reg. rqd. 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024). • “Pine Needle Wine Bottle Coaster” with Melanie Walter, 5/12, noon-4pm (Mother’s Day) • “Wire Sculpture,” 2 day workshop with Michael Van Hout, 5/18, 10am-4pm, 5/19, noon-5pm. • Drawing and Painting with Pastels w/Bonnie Rogers, 5/25, 10-4, and 5/26, 1-4. Drawing and painting in pastels for beginners and intermediates. Students use soft (not oil) pastels to create images from still life as well as land and seascapes from photographs. • Tai Chi, Wed/ Thurs, and Yoga, Thurs-Sat. Beginners are always welcome; see schedule online. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence. cameronartmuseum.com ART CLASSES May art workshops with Lois DeWitt: loislight@bellsouth.net or 910 547-8115. $50 ea. Materials provided. • Stencil Acrylic Painting Workshops at Artful Living Group, 5/21, 2-5pm. Color and image overlay, composition, texture and design are explored. • Paint the Beach Workshops at Artful Living Group, 5/22, 2-5pm. Bring a photo of your favorite beachy subject to learn how to transfer your photo image to a canvas and how to paint your beach subject with acrylic paint. • Drawing Workshops, 5/20, 10am1pm. Bring a photo and learn how to create a drawing from it using light, shadow, compositional design and line dynamics. Beginners or experienced. • Oil Pastel/Colored Pencil Workshops 5/11, 25, 10am1pm. 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.

VETERAN’S INSTITUTE 5/13-17: Cape Fear Community College will host a new summer veteran’s institute, free. The one-week program designed to assist veterans in enrolling in, adjusting to, and ultimately meeting their goals at CFCC. College officials developed the program to help veterans succeed in the classroom and earn a degree. Space is still available for the institute. This year, the college will accept 20 student veterans into the program. but officials hope to expand the program in the future. Bob Philpott, Veterans Affairs Coordinator: 362-7106 or rphilpott@cfcc.edu.

BETTERMENT CLASSES Thurs., 5/16 and 30, 7:30-9:30pm: Learn how to relax and be good to you in the midst of a go-gogo world. Discover mental, physical, and spiritual techniques for stress relief in this peaceful, exploratory workshop. $20. • Sun., 5/19, 2:30-4:30pm: I Love Me! You may be an incredibly loving, giving person. You may be a natural caretaker and nurturer, yet you never take time for you. Sound familiar? Let me remind you of how fabulous you are and show you how great it is to love self! (Mental focus). $20.

• Thurs., 5/24, 7:30-9:30pm: Fun Fitness- Summer is almost here! Learn why past fitness efforts were unsuccessful and discover how fun it can be to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle. $20. Classes held at Max Muscle Sports Nutrition off Racine Dr. Must call Ann at Dreams Compass: 910-632-4660.

KITE-MAKING WORKSHOPS 5/18, 1pm: Make your own kite at this free workshop for kids, then walk to thebeach with the group to fly it! Kite making materials for up to 50 kids will be provided by the Friends of the Library. You’ll get to see demonstrations by stunt kites as well as a kite with a 16 foot wingspan! Space limited and registration by 5/17. www.nhcgov.com or 910-7986303. Carolina Beach Library, 300 Cape Fear Blvd.

POTTERY CLASSES Pottery Classes at the Community Arts Center, 9 weeks. 5/20-7/23. Mon/Wed, 5:30-8:30pm; Tues/ Thurs, 9am-Noon. orangestreetpottery@gmail.com CF LITERACY COUNCIL TUTOR TRAINING English for Speakers of Other Languages, 5/21-23, 6:30-9:30pm. Volunteers do not need special training or to speak another language to become a tutor.

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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.

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.

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clubs/notices GOT-EM-ON LIVE BAIT CLUB Raffle tickets are on sale now for your chance to win a Tiki Bar, donated by Alan Votta of Alan Votta Construction in Kure Beach. Monies help provide a special day of fishing and prizes to disabled sportsmen from all around our area. The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman’s Fishing Tournament—5/10, 8am1230pm: Rick Knott, 910-368-7077. Every year the Got-Em-On Live Bait Club, with the support of many sponsors and donors, provides a great day of pier fishing to people of all ages and with all types of disabilities who have been waiting to come back to the Kure Beach Fishing Pier. Tourney provides bait, rods and tackle; breakfast, lunch and awards, plus sends each participant home with a goodie bag. Raffle tickets are $5 each: Island Tackle & Hardware and Charlie’s Boardwalk Subs, both in Carolina Beach, along with Southern Sign Company in Monkey Junction.

Donations can be mailed to: Got Em On Live Bait Club (CFDSFT) P.O. Box 325, Carolina Beach.

YWCA WOA AWARDS The YWCA Women of Achievement Awards recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women and provides scholarships to young leaders in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Columbus counties. Since 1985, the event has served as the YWCA’s signature event to support programs that help women and their families in southeastern NC. 5/9; networking at 5pm and program at 6pm. Wilmington Convention Center: Tickets cost $60/person or $600/table of 10.

N. BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB Monthly meeting on Fri., 5/10, 9:30am, at Brunswick Community College, Leland Campus, 2050 Enterprise Blvd. in Leland. Refreshments and social time begins at 9:30am followed by the program and general meeting at 10am. FYI speaker from the Wilmington Symphony who will be offering 2 for 1 season tickets; main speaker will be Jim McKee who will be talking about the History of Old Brunswick Town. Attendees can sign up to participate in this month’s optional luncheon following the meeting.

Club is open to adults residing in Brunswick County.

Cathy Boettcher: 910-371-5951. www.nbnewcomers.wordpress.com.

CF SUBMARINE VETERAN’S DINNER The Cape Fear Base Submarine Veterans of Wilmington will have dinner and a presentation on 5/9, 6:30pm, BlueWater Grill, 4 Marina St., Wrightsville Beach. Cash bar at 6pm; guest speaker for the evening will be Captain Doug Springer of the Wilmington Water Tours, discussing history of the Cape

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): The Tarahumara Indians of northwestern Mexico are renowned for their ability to run long distances. The best runners can cover 200 miles in two days. The paths they travel are not paved or smooth, either. Rather, the rough canyon trails stretch between their settlements. Let’s make them your inspirational role models in the coming week, Aries. I’m hoping that you will be as tough and tenacious as they are—that you will pace yourself for the long haul, calling on your instinctual strength to guide you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have only a dim idea about how your smart phone and computer work, but that doesn’t prevent you from using their many wonderful features. While you’re swimming, you know almost nothing about the physiological processes that are active inside you, and yet you have no problem making all the necessary movements. In that spirit, I’m not worried about whether or not you will grasp the deep inner meaning of events that will be unfolding in the coming week. Complete understanding isn’t absolutely necessary. All you need to do is trust your intuition to lead you in the direction of what’s interesting and educational.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I need not sell my soul to buy bliss,” says a character in Charlotte Bronte’s 19th-century novel “Jane Eye.” “I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.”

This would be a great speech for you to memorize and periodically recite in the next two weeks. Do it in front of your mirror at least once a day to remind yourself how amazingly resourceful you are. It will also help you resist the temptation to seek gifts from people who can’t or won’t give them to you.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is the big adventure you’ve been postponing forever because it hasn’t been convenient? How about an intriguing possibility you always have wanted to experiment with but have consistently denied yourself? Or what about that nagging mystery you’ve been wishing you had the time and energy to solve? Wouldn’t your life change for the better if you finally dove in to explore it? In the next two weeks, Cancerian, I urge you to consider giving yourself permission to pursue something that fits one of those descriptions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Right now, Leo, you are a majestic and mysterious mess of raw power. You are a fresh, flaming fountain of pure charisma. Irresistible! That’s you! Unstoppable! You! Impossible to fool and immune to the false charms of heartfelt me-

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prepared to shoot up. “This one’s my Cadillac,” he confessed. “And this one’s my house.” I’m bringing this up, Sagittarius, in the hope that it will provide a healthy shock. Are you doing anything remotely like Charlie Parker? Are you pouring time and energy and money into an inferior form of pleasure or a trivial distraction that is undermining your ability to accomplish higher goals? If so, fix that glitch, please.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A character in Herman Hesse’s novel “Demian” says the following: “I live in my dreams. Other people live in dreams, but not in their own.” Whose dreams do you live in, Virgo? What is the source of the fantasies that dominate your imagination? Are they the authentic outpourings of your own soul? Or did they originate with your parents and teachers and lovers? Did they sneak into you from the movies, songs and books you love? Are they the skewed result of the emotional wounds you endured or the limitations you’ve gotten used to? Now is an excellent time to take inventory. Find out how close you are to living in your own dreams.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good,” iconic songwriter Woody Guthrie said. “I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Because you are too old or too young or too fat or too slim too ugly or too this or too that. Songs that run you down or poke fun at you.

I am out to sing songs that will prove to you that this is your world.” Amen, brother Woody! I have the same approach to writing horoscopes. And I’m happy to advise you, Capricorn, that you should have a similar attitude toward everything you put out and take in during the coming week. Just for now, reject all words, ideas and actions that demoralize and destroy. Treat yourself to a phase of relentless positivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Charles Ives was a renowned American composer who lived from 1874 to 1954. Because his music was experimental and idiosyncratic, it took a long time for him to get the appreciation he deserved. When he was 73 years old, he won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for a symphony he had written when he was 30. I expect that in the near future you might be the beneficiary of a similar kind of mojo, Libra. A good deed you did or a smart move you made in the past will finally get at least some of the recognition or response you’ve always wanted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “There are no right answers to wrong questions,” says science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin. And that’s why you must be so conscientious about coming up with the very best questions. Right, Scorpio? All your efforts to hunt down solutions will be for naught unless you frame your problems elegantly and accurately. Now here’s the very good news: Your skill at asking pertinent questions is at a peak. That’s why I suggest you make this Focused Inquiry Week. Crisply define three questions that will be important for you to address in the next seven months.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Charlie Parker was a great jazz musician. As a saxophonist and composer, he was an influential innovator.

Unfortunately, he also had an expensive heroin addiction. It interfered with his ability to achieve financial stability. There’s a famous story about him showing a bystander two veins on his arm as he

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I know not what my past still has in store for me,” testified the Indian spiritual poet Tukaram. I believe most of us can say the same thing, and here’s why: The events that happened to us once upon a time keep transforming as we ripen. They come to have different meanings in light of the ever-new experiences we have. What seemed like a setback when it first occurred may eventually reveal itself to have been the seed of a blessing. A wish fulfilled at a certain point in our history might come back to haunt us later on.

I bring up these ideas, Aquarius, because I think you’re primed to reinterpret your own past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to legend, Jennifer Lopez’s butt is insured for $300 million. Bruce Springsteen has supposedly insured his voice for $31 million, and wine expert Angela Mount is said to have insured her taste buds for $16 million. In that spirit, Pisces, I encourage you to consider insuring your imagination. To be clear, I don’t anticipate that you will have occasion to collect any settlement. Nothing bad will happen. But taking this step could be a fun ritual that might drive home to you just how important your imagination will be in the coming weeks. Your power to make pictures in your mind will either make you crazy with unfounded fantasies and fearful delusions, or else it will help you visualize in detail the precise nature of the situations you want to create for yourself in the future.

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Hoggard; 6:45pm, Noble, Laney, Trask, Private Schools, Ashley, Murray, DC Virgo. Rising ninth graders should list the high school that they will attend in the fall.Students do not need to arrive more than 15 minutes early. They will be called in by school in the order listed. Prior to the exam, students must have their medical history, emergency information and parental permission forms completed and signed by a parent or guardian. Forms: www.nhcs.net/athletics. Matthew Triche at (910) 251-6100, ext. 270 or mathew.triche@nhcs.net.

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CAPE FEAR PIRATE CLUB In conjunction with East Carolina University Pirate Club, the Cape Fear Pirate Club will host their 2013 TOURS OF OLD WILMINGTON Pirate Armada on Thurs., 5/9, 6-9pm, aboard the Walking tours start at the end of Market and Water streets on the Cape Fear River. Times: 9am, 11am USS NC, 1 Battleship Rd. NE. Community-wide and 1pm, Wed-Sat., or Sun/Mon/Tues by appt. event allows friends and fans the opportunity to interact with East Carolina University coaches as well $12 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Seas athletic department personnel. Featured guests: niors are $10. Provide step-on tours for bus tours Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill, Men’s Head and group-walking tours. Due to weather, call to check on times etc: 910-409-4300. http://touroldBasketball Coach Jeff Lebo, Athletic Director Jeff OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS wilmington.blogspot.com. 409-4300 Compher, and Executive Director of the Pirate Club, J. Batt. Ticket holders will enjoy admission to the USS North Carolina, a Southern fare buffet, complimentary beer and wine, and a 2013 Cape Fear Pirate Club T-shirt. cfpcpiratTheatreNOW will host a Mother’s Day Brunch at their earmada.eventbrite.com. $25 in advance and FEAR SHRIMPFEST 10th and Dock street establishment on Sunday from CAPE are available on a first-come first-served basis.

6th annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest, 5/11, 11am-5pm. noon to 2 p.m. Live jazz by Benny Hill will be accom- A portion of the proceeds will benefit the music minCOSTELLO’S 12TH ANNIVERSARY panying a three-course meal prepared by Chef Denise istry of Cape Fear Presbtyerian Church and a local Sat., 5/11, 12th anniversary of Costello’s, feat. opening art gallery reception for artGordon. Folks can enjoy freshly baked sweet breads, charity. Near corner of Shipyard and 17th Street. will be tasty shrimp plates for $8/plate ist Mio Reynolds, 6-9pm, with a h’or derves quiche, French toast casserole, smoked salmon or Eggs Highlight which includes french fries, slaw and hush puppies. and champagne toast. Live music from 10Benedict, along with a Triple Chocolate Delight cake A children’s menu will also be available. There will be 12. Close at 2am. 211 Princess St. (910) with white chocolate sauce. Cost is $20 for adults and a children’s area with two dry slides, face and hair 362-9666 $15 for children under 12. Buy tickets online at www. painting! Musical entertainment throughout the day.

ILM PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP Lynn Taylor at 910-395-5114 or Regina Hawse at theatrewilmington.com.

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CFCC GIFT OF EDUCATION LUNCHEON tunities for activism in our area. We’ll be gathered at The Cape Fear Community College Foundation the benches near the big playground. http://www.

WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS will host its annual Gift of Education Luncheon on meetup.com/homebirth-103/events/117535632 Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours feat. bird watching Thurs., 5/16, 11:30am-1pm, at the Schwartz Center tours, water taxi services, fishing trips, pirate voyNHC SCHOOLS ATHLETE SCREENINGS on CFCC’s downtown Campus. The focus of the ages, and Masonboro Island shuttles, on the 27Free athletic screenings scheduled for NHC school luncheon is to raise funds for students scholarships foot, green-and-white catamaran Shamrock. www. athletes and cheerleaders in the New Hanoverat Cape Fear Community College. Featured speakwrightsvillebeachscenictours.com.

Pender County Medical Society in conjunction with ers will include NASCAR legend Junior Johnson and the New Hanover County Health Department and HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK inspiring CFCC student scholarship recipients. To NHCS. Exams for girls: Thurs., 5/23. Boys’ exams: Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; hisprovide the gift of education to deserving local stuThurs., 6/6. Both screening sessions held at the toric downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute dents, please call 910-362-7207 or email rsvp@cfcc.

New Hanover County Health Dept., 2029 South 17th walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV edu today to reserve your seat!

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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.

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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.

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