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COVER STORY, PG. 20 AWAKENING After performing as part of Dancea-lorus at last week’s 25th annual Cucalorus Festival, Ayono Amato of the Village Dance Company will present “Akawening,” a dance performance at Thalian Hall on November 22. Read about the dancers and choreographers for the upcoming showcase.
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APPARITIONAL Sir Richard Grenville pops up in the Jewish cemetery to rile up Gwenyfar
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think he was making a point about our cur“By all means, lead the way, if it will make rent political situation.” Hilda happy.” Grenville nodded. “Yes, well, clearly you “Well, she does like the park.” I nodded. have a problem far beyond anything we ever Hilda wagged her tail delightedly and made imagined when we tried the early expeditions it clear this was going to be slow-going, with to Roanoke. Things didn’t really take off over a lot of stopping and sniffing. I sighed and here for a good century after my death. We turned to look at our visitor again. “So to had our own troubles to sort out with Oliver what do we owe the pleasure of your com- Cromwell.” pany? Your cousin mentioned you might be dropping by.”
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K, Hilda, are you ready?” I asked. She barked and pirouetted at the front door to indicate going out for a walk on a chilly autumn night was exactly what she was ready to do. “Alright, sweetheart, we’ll be back.” I waved. “Sure, fine. Tell your ghost friends I said to stop bothering you.”
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ROANOKE EXPEDITION Sir Richard Grenville, cousin to Sir Walter Raleigh, made his way to Roanoke from England in 1585, leading a seven-vessel fleet. Public domain
Jock is not overwhelmingly thrilled about the apparitional visitations I’ve been receiving from well-meaning historic figures. Usually, he is more supportive and worried about my safety, but I think he is starting to feel ignored.
I blew him a kiss as Hilda pulled me through the door. “Hilda, is there a reason you are never bothered by our otherworldly visitors?” I asked. She sniffled at a particularly pungent spot on our neighbors’ fence and ignored me.
“I think tonight we are meeting Lil’ Dickey,” I offered.
We meandered up Princess Street toward the National Cemetery for a while, enjoying the chilly evening air. I was contemplating turning down 18th Street toward the Jewish cemetery when I heard Hilda’s name being called out from a man’s deep voice with a Devonshire accent so thick I can’t reproduce it here. We both turned to see standing behind us, under an oak tree, a very attractive man in a doublet and light armor, with a rapier at his hip.
“Sir Richard Attenborough?” Jock asked in surprise. “I didn’t think he had any connection to North Carolina, outside of Chunky Huse, that is.” Our friend Chunky has had an almost legendary career in the film industry as a key grip. Among the people he worked with and befriended over the years included a man he referred to as “me mate, Lil’ Dickey.” When I first met Chunky, it took me a while to work out the man he was referring to was Sir Richard Attenborough. “Not the director of ‘Gandhi,’” I answered. “Sir Walter Raleigh’s cousin, Lil’ Dickey—or Sir Richard Grenville.” I paused. “Possibly the antithesis of Attenborough.”
“Sir Grenville, I presume?” I asked. “At your service, ladies.” He gave a semi-courtly bow —not quite the debonair manners of Sir Raleigh but quite enjoyable. “We were thinking of turning toward the cemetery and maybe coming around through Mary Bridgers Park?” I indicated
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He sighed and looked heavenward.
“But, you know, if we could get through that, He nodded. “Yes, mmm, did you like Wal- I am sure you can find yourself on the other ter? Women seem to. He is, umm, quite side of this.” charming when he wants to be. Or when he “Is it true Cromwell outlawed Christmas?” I wants something from you.” asked. “That doesn’t sound like a particular“I don’t think he wanted anything from ly good move politically, even if Christmas at me, except maybe to be the center of atten- that time wasn’t like Christmas now.” tion and show off for a little while. I mean, Grenville gave me a sidelong look and face it, we are but an audience of two.” answered. “You already know he did or you “Ah, but you write for that esteemed publi- wouldn’t have asked the question. While we cation, encore,” Grenville pointed out. are here, he gestured to the gates of the Jew“Yes, I understand we are very popular ish cemetery, are you going to bring up that in the afterlife. One of the dead presidents he invited the Jewish people back to England called it ‘esteemed’ as well. I hope the Editor after their over 300 years of banishment?” Lady is pleased.” I sighed. “OK, so what are We looked each other for a moment. I broke we here to talk about tonight?” first. “What would you like to talk about?”
“Yes, you have a point. The same argu“Well, the Roanoke expedition is probably ments that Cromwell advanced about the Jewish people are still being played out in the most pressing matter for modern North this day and age, so perhaps not much has Carolinians.” changed.” “You, a book seller and a writer, do not After a significant pause he nodded to me. want to talk about Tennyson’s ballad in my “I wasn’t excited about this meeting. The honor?” idea that somehow a woman was going to “Umm, we can. I sort of thought that be receptive to our message seemed hard for might be a touchy subject.” a man of my time to understand. But I look “Because I was betrayed by my coward- around at the world you live in and underly men and died from wounds as a captive stand it has changed.” rather than as a hero in battle? Why would I stared at this handsome ghost in front of I be bothered by that?” His voice was heat- me and marveled yet again; were it not for he ed and aggressive. Clearly 400 years hadn’t and his cousin, who both risked so much of done much to assuage his bitterness. their own personal fortunes—and ultimately their lives and the lives of those who believed “Well, yes. Umm, it seemed a bit.” in their schemes—I wouldn’t live here. I would “Forgive me, we can discuss the Roanoke not have grown up here. It is strange because, expedition, if you would rather.” philosophically, I disagree with their policies “Well, when your cousin was here, we talk- and politics. Yet, I am the direct beneficiary ed about why he didn’t take the opportunity of them. for escape and instead went to his death. He We both watched Hilda for a few minutes. said that was what a leader would do: not “It seems to me you probably had a simpass the blame on to others.” I paused. “I
pler way of looking at this than I do,” I said slowly. “How do you mean?” he asked. “Well,” I blew out a long breath. “You were head of a landed family, with responsibilities to the town, to your fleet and to your family.” He nodded. “Yes, which I took very seriously. Remember, I served as a soldier and sailor sworn to her majesty, as well as a sheriff.” “I do, I do remember,” I assured him. “But you also lived in a world where women had no voices or ability to manage property, and where the divine right of Christianity extended not just to kings but to people who were not Christianized, and therefore under the dominion of you and your white, Christian, land-owning men.” He looked at me for a few moments before he asked, “How is my time so very different from yours? Yes, women have property and ‘voices’ now, as you so euphemistically phrase it, but I remind you the most powerful person in the land when I lived was a woman—whose word could and did take off men’s heads. Frankly, as I look around right now, women aren’t doing very much with their ‘voices.’ “I’ve heard you draw parallels between the laws and regulations the government hands down about women’s bodies and what would happen if men were subjected to the same. I have to tell you: I would cut a man’s throat before I would let him do that to me. What you describe ... it is the deepest threat to manhood imaginable. Yet, you women have let it go on unchecked.” I could feel the hot flush of anger rising in my body, and it took a lot to swallow a retort. At the core of it, he was agreeing with me: Men would not stand for the same treatment if it were pushed onto them. I nodded and looked away for a moment. “Further, before you start lobbing accusations of the divine right of Christian certainty at me, please, remember I lived in Elizabethan England. A hastily uttered word or the whiff of Popery was enough to get a person arrested. A proved claim could result in a horrible death. Her Majesty was many things, but she and her network of spies were effective. If you did not attend church on Sundays, you would be reported to the authorities.” He paused. “Is it any wonder that, coming from such a world, I could not see the heathens we encountered in the New World as anything but blasphemous thieves?” “Oh! The bowl! Cup! Chalice!” I exclaimed in agitation. “Yes, the chalice from my family home. They stole it. We had just met, and that is how … “ He shuddered. It was a turning point in history; it happened so quickly and no one could have
foreseen the consequences. The tribes of people that greeted the Roanoke expedition, with Grenville—Raleigh wasn’t there—took a silver chalice that Grenville had brought from Devon. He accused them and insisted upon its return, which never happened. But let’s just say relations between the two groups only took a downward turn afterward. “Do you want to talk about the modern spy network?” he asked. “I hear your townsman, Mr. Snowden, did his best to warn you all, but no one seems to hear his call. I looked up at the moon thinking of the opening of “Richard II” when he banishes Mowbray and Bolingbroke. “Sun that warms you here shall shine on me,” I murmured. He smiled at me then. “Yes Bolingbroke did rise and come back from banishment. I somehow doubt Mr. Snowden will.” I shook my head. “You are probably right. It is not him so much I worry about, but, yes, more what he warned us about. I mean, I’m a great example. I held out for years against smart phones and then we got a tracker for Hilda. So I got a smart phone to be able to use the tracker. It is a slippery slope.” He nodded, one arm folded across his chest. “Suddenly, everything you believe, that you stand upon, that you know and that you rightly worry about and even fear—it doesn’t matter because you have made a compromise for your loved ones ... for Hilda.” I nodded. “That is part of what you are not seeing about my world and your world—how my world birthed your world.” He held out his arms wide. “Stop this pitying you have been doing and take some action! You tell me about the actions and the voices of women? I served the queen of England! I know the power women can wield! Take it!” “How?” I asked him in shock. Raleigh had been far more courtly.
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“That,” he let out a dramatic breath, “is so obvious. I cannot believe you, of all people, are asking. You know the answer. I suggest you act upon it! Hilda! Farewell!” He stalked off behind a tree and was gone. I looked down at Hilda. “I think I needed to ask him how to rally the troops more than anything,” I said. “Clearly, I am no good at it, but he clearly is.” Hilda sniffed at where our guest had stood. “Or maybe not when you look at his death.” I sighed. “OK, Hilda, time to go home and try to figure out how to apply this lesson. How come they always like you more than me?”
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killer Benjamin Schreiber took an unusual claim to the Iowa Court of Appeals, but was shut down again on Nov. 6, according to The Washington Post. Schreiber, 66, was sentenced to a life term in 1997, but in March 2015, he suffered a medical emergency in his prison cell that caused doctors to have to restart his heart five times. Schreiber thus claimed he had briefly “died,” and therefore he had served out his life sentence and should be released. The district judge didn’t buy it, though, saying the filing proved he was still alive, and the appeals court agreed, saying, “Schreiber is either alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is dead, in which case this appeal is moot.” [Washington Post, 11/8/2019]
HIGHER EDUCATION do the hard work of collecting all these botanicals and we will make gin from About a year ago, Les and Pau- it?” Why, indeed? They collect the dung la Ansley of Mossel Bay, South themselves, by hand, and describe their Africa, stumbled upon a novel gin’s flavor as “lovely, wooded, almost idea for a new type of spirit, spicy, earthy.” (“Indlovu” means elephant which they call Indlovu Gin, in the Zulu language.) Each bottle’s lathe Associated Press re- bel notes where the dung was gathered ports. During a safari, they and when. “Most people are very keen learned that elephants eat a to actually taste it,” Ansley said. A bottle wide variety of fruits and flow- sells for about $32. [Associated Press, ers, but digest less than a third 11/12/2019] of it. “As a consequence, in the elephant dung, you get the most amazing variety of these botanicals,” Les Ans- FINE POINTS OF THE LAW After losing in district court, convicted ley said. “Why don’t we let the elephants
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mom he had burned his legs throwing gas on the car and they needed to coordinate their stories so he was coming right over. When he arrived, police found a stolen handgun in his car along with a cellphone containing internet searches for “can u shoot through a seat” and “how to treat burns.” Deputies arrested him on weapons charges on Nov. 2 and later added first-degree murder, grand theft of a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. [Tampa Bay Times, 11/12/2019]
COLD Hot Springs, Arkansas, paramedic Lisa Darlene Glaze, 50, was arrested on Nov. 11 after she allegedly cut a 1.7-carat diamond ring off the finger of a dead woman and sold it to a local pawn shop. The patient, Gloria Robinson, had been transported to a medical facility on Oct. 16, where she later died. When her personal items were returned to her family, they noticed three of her rings were missing, according to arrest documents. KTHV reports two of the rings were found, but investigators say Glaze sold the third ring at Hot Springs Classic Gun and Pawn for $45, and the band had been cut. Robinson’s sister retrieved the ring from the pawn shop and had it appraised, revealing it was worth almost $8,000. Glaze was charged with felony theft and misdemeanor unlawful transfer of stolen property. [KTHV, 11/13/2019]
A Dutch university now offers students a turn in the “purification grave,” a hole dug in the ground where students can lie down and reflect on their lives for up to three hours. The student chaplaincy at Radboud University initially offered the experience in 2009 as a temporary experiment, but due to increased demand, it’s back this year, according to Vice. Students are not allowed to bring their phones or a book with them into the grave. “You can see it as a special place of meditation: below you the earth, above you the sky,” the university website explains. “You will then automatically notice what is going through your mind.” If you’re skittish about entering the grave, you can sit on AWESOME! the bench nearby. Radboud also offers For the person on your gift list this year a finals-season “crying room” and nap who can’t get enough ranch dressing, pods. [Vice, 10/24/2019] Hidden Valley comes to the rescue with a decorative plastic stocking full of its creamy nectar. FanSided reports the HidTHE CONTINUING CRISIS Female employees in Japan who wear den Valley Ranch Custom Holiday Stockeyeglasses are seeing red after some ing measures 105 square inches fescompanies there have reportedly banned tooned in red and green and filled with 52 eyewear for their women workers, ac- ounces of Original Ranch. It comes with cording to the BBC. While some retailers its own mantle holder and has a handy have said women in glasses give a “cold pouring spout at the toe. All that ranchy impression,” the hashtag #glassesare- fun costs just $35. Time to get dippin’! forbidden has been trending, and Kumiko [FanSided, 11/13/2019] Nemoto, professor of sociology at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, spoke out GOVERNMENT IN ACTION Residents of a small Canadian island against the “outdated” policies: “It’s all about gender. It’s pretty discriminatory. off the coast of Maine are up in arms ... The company values the women’s ap- and demanding that the province of New pearance as being feminine and that’s the Brunswick either establish a year-round opposite to someone who wears glass- ferry service or build a bridge to the maines.” Japanese women have also rebelled land because their mail keeps getting against policies that require them to wear opened by U.S. Customs. Mail to Campobello Island has to cross the border by high heels. [BBC, 11/8/2019] sealed truck into Maine before it reaches the island, which rarely caused problems, LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINAL On Oct. 30, Hudson, Florida, resident reports Fox News, until last year, when Michael Psilakis, 21, lost $1,000 in a card Canada legalized recreational cannabis. Since then, U.S. Customs and Border Progame to an unnamed man, which a wit- tection has been searching for marijuana ness told police upset Psilakis, reported ordered from Cannabis NB, the only authe Tampa Bay Times. When the man was thorized seller of cannabis in the province. reported missing, Pasco County Sheriff’s Cannabis NB has now stopped shipping deputies started their investigation with packages to the island, but U.S. customs Psilakis, who told them the victim had officials continue to search the mail, and dropped him off at his mother’s house af- the island’s residents are fed up. “Expecter the card game, so when the man turned tations of privacy that the rest of Canada up dead in a burned-out Ford Taurus, po- has just don’t exist on Campobello,” said lice visited Psilakis’ mother. During her Justin Tinker, a local engineer. Politicians interview, Psilakis called his mother, ac- are said to be open to the idea of the ferry, cording to court documents, and officers but there are no plans in place to fund the recorded the conversation. In it he told his project. [Fox News, 11/14/2019]
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GOING PLACES Charleston, SC’s Little Bird plays Bourgie Nights alongside Wilmington favorites Team Player and Lauds. Photo by Georgia VanNewkirk
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ay Hurtt always has answered to the name Little Bird. “I was born James Henry Hurtt IV, and Jay Bird was a family nickname growing up,” the singer explains. So when he decided to start a band—first with guitarist James Rubush, and later as a fivepiece with Rubush, bassist Ben Mossman, drummer Oleg Terentiev and keyboardist Noah Jones—the choice of name was a no brainer. “We just never thought to change it,” he says. Both Hurtt and Rubush grew up in An-
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napolis, Maryland, and began making music together as high schoolers in 2014. In 2015, they released “Groove”—a seven-song LP of slackerish acoustic tunes in the style of G. Love and Special Sauce. The album earned Little Bird early praise, and gigs at music festivals up and down the East Coast. When the time came for both musicians to go to college—Hurt to Savannah College of Art and Design, where he studied film and television, and Rubush to College of Charleston—they decided to start over. “We didn’t have the same members available eight hours away south,”
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The unfamiliar surroundings allowed them a fresh perspective. They expanded with new members Mossmann, Jones and Terentiev, which allowed them to broaden their sound, too. Jones, who is currently on hiatus from studying jazz piano at College of Charleston, brought in R&B and soul influences. Mossmann brought new bass sounds and knowledge of electronic music. Terentiev brought his love of hip-hop. “There’s just so many different directions we could go, it’s kind of overwhelming sometimes,” the drummer says. Those influences are rampant on the band’s second album, “Familiar.” Opener “Honey Leak” recalls the ambient R&B of Hiatus Kaiyote and Nick Hakim. Standout track “Made in the Shade (Fool)” sounds like Kings of Leon’s “Pyro,” filtered through a neo-soul lens. The album shows the band growing up in more ways than one: Hurtt says he’d recently returned to Annapolis for the first time, and wrote the album’s lyrics with the nostalgia that comes with visiting one’s hometown after being away. “Everything’s the same but it’s all sort of different,” he says. “There’s new buildings. It’s like the first time in your life you can acknowledge as a different time than growing up.” The band also found inspiration in
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Charleston indie soul outfit brings new sounds to ILM Charleston’s music scene. With the exception of Hurtt, all of Little Bird lives together in a house on James Island—on a street called, poetically, Meander Road. The area is full of musicians; Hurt says it’s not unusual to pull onto the street and see several tour vans lining the road. “You can stand in the street and hear multiple people singing in their houses. It’s pretty funny.” At Bourgie Nights on Saturday, Little Bird will play “Familiar” in its entirety, as well as material from its forthcoming album, “Proxima.” Beginning with the song “Ghost,” available now on Spotify, the band will release a series of five singles, followed by a 10-song record in 2020. The album owes as much to British writer and philosopher Alan Watts as it does pioneering musicians like D’Angelo and LA-based neo-soul trio Moonchild. “I think it’s about how we try to perceive the world through our own opinions,” says Terentiev, who describes the new record as “a space odyssey tale … It’s about social media and self-awareness and time and the way we perceive time linearly, and just a lot of random stuff.” Hurtt says the album name came about while he and Jones were discussing the band’s future on their porch one night. “I said something like, ‘What’s next?’ And Noah heard the word ‘proxima’ recently, referring to Proxima Centauri, the next star system,” says the singer. “So we were like, ‘What’s next? Proxima.’
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THE ARTIST IS PRESENT Isamu Noguchi (left) working on ‘Akari’ light sculptures in Japan in 1968. (Bottom) Noguchi’s ‘Slide Mantra Maquette,’ c. 1985. Photos courtesy of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS)
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eeking into the Hughes Wing at Cameron Art Museum last Thursday, seeing the painters’ tape and paper lanterns strewn haphazardly along the floor, one would be forgiven for not knowing an exhibition was close at hand. “We really like things that are not just set in their sculpture box, things that like to play,” says Dakin Hart, senior curator at The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum in New York City. He was speaking to a small group of donors gathered at CAM for a special preview of the new show, which will open to the public on November 22. “It hasn’t happened yet, but at some point [in staging things] you’ll just feel it, and it’ll suddenly feel like a transformed space.” Hart and CAM’s chief curator, Holly Tripman Fitzgerald, were setting up a retrospective of work by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The exhibition features pieces from over six decades, ranging from the 1920s to 1980s, all on loan from the Noguchi Museum. A behind-the-scenes gallery talk with Fitzgerald is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m.
DETAILS UNFOLDING NOGUCHI November 22, 2019 - May 24, 2020 Gallery talk: Friday, November 22, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th St. Members: free; Non-members: $10 cameronartmuseum.org Noguchi is widely regarded as one of the 20th century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Born to a wellknown Japanese poet father and Brooklyn-born, Bryn Mawr-educated writer mother, he traveled widely and maintained studios in New York and Japan until his death at 84 in 1988. Working in materials ranging from bronze to granite to paper and bamboo, Noguchi sought to bring the past and present to life by making art that he called “ever new and ever old.” From the early 1930s on, Hart says, “[Noguchi] really made multiculturalism the center of his identity as an artist.” In 1942, with his star just ascending in the U.S., and with anti-Japanese sentiment swirling in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he voluntarily entered an internment camp in Arizona. He stayed for seven months, with the goal of redesigning the camp from the inside. (He didn’t succeed, but wrote beautifully about the experience in an essay for “Reader’s Digest.”)
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George Balanchine and composer John Cage. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he was unafraid of technological invention and considered Benjamin Franklin a personal hero. In his embrace of different forms, “Noguchi looks like an avatar for the way all artists work now,” Hart says. Among the 60-some-odd works included at CAM’s “Unfolding Noguchi” is “Slide Mantra Maquette” (c. 1985, pictured at left), a granite model of a slide with a continuous spiral design. Noguchi said of the work: “I am ever mindful of the notion that to discover or rediscover the true meaning of sculpture, the experience of sculpture has to be expanded.” In this case, that meant giving viewers the tactile experience of actually sliding down the smooth stone facade. (A 10-foottall, white marble version was built for the 1986 Venice Biennale and sits in Miami’s Bayfront Park today.) Museum-goers will get a chance to compare several sculptures, including “Black and Blue” (1980), with their paper miniatures. When Hart arrived at the Noguchi Museum in 2013, he saw a photo of a miniature and inquired as to where they might be kept. Shortly after, he discovered a shipping box stuffed with over 400 paper maquettes. “They were all mixed up, and they had gotten glued together,” Hart says. “We slowly but surely separated them all and were able to figure out which pieces they went with.” The maquettes on display at CAM range from 1955 to 1988. In the case of “Black and Blue,” the miniature predates its larger iterations by almost 30 years. The exhibition’s centerpiece, however, is “Akari 200D”—a 2-meter-wide paper globe lantern housed within a simple wooden structure. There are 39 “Akari” (Noguchi’s name for his popular series of light sculptures) scattered throughout the exhibition space—which brings us back to last Thursday’s seeming disarray. Because the “Akari” are made of paper and constructed
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A modernist master gets a CAM retrospective to fold easily into themselves, they can be placed pretty much anywhere. “They’re accordions,” Hart explains, picking one up by its bamboo ribbing. “The best way to deal with them is just to let them do what they do, you know? They’re a lot more resilient than you would imagine.” The resiliency comes from washi paper, which is made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree. Noguchi’s designs were so clever that IKEA once tried to license them. He refused, but the Swedish retailer copied them anyway after it was determined the globe shape was too conventional to patent. “That’s part of why the innovation continued,” Hart says, “because he tried to stay ahead of the fakes. It drove him crazy.” The exhibition at CAM coincides with a spike in interest in Noguchi in recent years. His coffee table for Herman Miller regularly goes for thousands of dollars on the high-end online marketplace 1stdibs. Attendance at the Noguchi Museum has doubled in the past three years. Hart, for one, chalks it up to the sculptor’s insistence on playing the long game. “Noguchi spent 60 years trying to figure out how to make things that felt timeless, outside time and space,” Hart says. “He did it his way, and his way was so open-ended, and ecumenical and all-embracing. I think for people today that’s very attractive.”
NEW HUES Artist B Johnson will debut her coffee series at Port City Java, featuring varied coffee-inspired decor, whimsical scenes, and inspirations drawn from Tim Burton’s classic animated musical ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (below). Photo courtesy of B Johnson
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n 1993, Tim Burton found a way to marry—or at least have fun with— America’s two favorite times of year in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s a classic tale of Halloweentown’s Jack Skellington discovering Christmas and wanting to share it with his scary world … in all the wrong ways. Originally a poem written by Burton in ‘82 while he was working as an animator at Disney, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” didn’t get any traction until 1990. Local artist Bahola “B” Johnson (of Chic By Boop) has long been inspired by the film’s origins and leading man … err … skeleton. Disney deemed Skellington “too scary,” so they released the movie under another distribution label, Touchstone Pictures. “Jack’s character is about finding and accepting your true purpose in life,” Johnson says. “Even if you get knocked down, keep going; they’ll buy the rights later.” Johnson has fun with some of Burton’s beloved characters in many of her whimsi-
DETAILS COFFEE ART Artist reception with Chic by Boop November 22, 6 p.m. Port City Java, 21 North Front St. chicbyboop.com cal coffee paintings. She’s brewed enough works for a series to feature in downtown’s Port City Java. It opens on Friday, November 22, 6 p.m., with an artist’s reception. Though appropriately timed between the two holidays, the exhibition goes beyond nightmares and Christmas. In fact, Friday’s display will mostly comprise coffee-centric art. Johnson’s paintings generally range
from 8-inches-by-12-inches to 16-inches-by-20-inches, priced between $20 and $100. A self-described Latinx woman, a mother and a wife, Johnson says family helped her discover the artist inside. “Painting started as a means for me to help my daughter get through her depression in 2017,” she divulges. “It opened up a new hunger to find the artist within me after numerous people were stunned over how good my paintings came out. It allowed me to have more confidence in what I painted.” Johnson’s first medium of choice was “forgiving” acrylics, with which she would create landscapes or fantasy pieces. A muralist now, too, she has used acrylic to paint six 6- to 9-foot-tall superheroes at Rise Fitness Studio on Oleander Drive in Wilmington. Though they’re technically more fantasy characters, such projects have allowed her to paint more realistic, human figures. “I’m completely self-taught,” she admits, “which allows me an open mind to the paint world. I don’t know the rules, I just paint, with acyclic or a cup of coffee. Who knows where the world may take me next.”
“It’s all an experiment and process,” Johnson notes. “There is a noticeable difference in thickness that does directly correlate to the light and dark hues on the paintings. We have a proprietary method we have developed that keeps the coffee the proper shades.” Johnson’s “original roast” coffee piece went to her brother, who loves coffee. She
Bahola ‘B’ Johnson brews new series of art at PCJ and her brother are considered a CODA (Child Of Deaf Adult), and her brother is deaf as well. It was December 11, 2018 that their special bond helped her create a new medium of inspiration and passion. “I wanted to paint him a cup of coffee in acrylic paint,” she remembers, “but then thought, What if I painted him a cup of coffee with coffee? Boom! Inspiration was born! . . . He was ‘wowed.’ The new concept of a cup of coffee painted with coffee—that still smelled like coffee—was mind boggling to him. Even after one year, he claims it still smells like coffee!” Johnson’s coffee art and various other works can be viewed at chicbyboop.com and on Instagram or Facebook, @chicbyboop. Her artist reception is open to the public on Friday evening.
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In a short 2-and-a-half years Johnson has moved on to oil, watercolors, and now her new favorite medium: coffee. She starts off by making a smooth, thick “roux’’ using coffee and water. Her palette of dark mahogany can deepen into black holes for Jack Skellington’s eyes, or bleed away into lighter browns to form clouds above the branches of a reaching tree. Dark roast is her bean of choice; however, the jury’s out on whether it matters or not for the quality of “paint.”
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ArtExposure will be hosting “Metal and Fiber, a show featuring the metal work of Vicki Thatcher and the Fiber work of Jan Lewis. The show will run until the end of August. Check out our new website at www.artexposure50.com to see upcoming events and classes!
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Join us for the opening reception of “New Path: New Art by Debra Bucci on Friday, November 22, 6-9 pm. The exhibit of original oil paintings continues through January 19, 2020. In addition, view original paintings, ceramics, blown-glass art, jewelry, copper mobiles and more by a variety of artists.
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www.aibgallery.com In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current art exhibits include: “Homegrown: New Paintings by Angela Rowe continues through January 13, 2020 at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street. These stunning oil paintings explore the movement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table. “Works of Art by Kirah Van Sickle” continues through February 3, 2020 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street. The artist’s acrylic and mixed media works combine found objects and papers with paint glazes. A Pop-Up Art Exhibit, “It’s About Time” continues through December 28, 216 N. Front Street. (the former Expo216 Building). View the art Tuesday-Sunday, noon5pm and until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, November 22 and December 27.
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African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector. Current exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available. Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.
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271 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997. Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com
New Elements Gallery is excited to announce our 34th Annual Holiday Show! Start your Holiday shopping with perusing work by 40-plus of the best artists in southeastern North Carolina. Find one-ofa-kind gifts, wearable art, and home décor to make anyone happy on your list—including you! Join us from 6-9 pm on November 22, 2019 for the Arts Council of Wilmington‘s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Holiday Edition. Can’t make it? That’s ok—the show will run from November 22 through January 18, 2020! This event is free.
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Wilma D Daniels Gallery presents: The No Boundaries International Art Colony exhibition opens, featuring the works of national and international artists. This year’s exhibition features artists from Japan, Spain, Turkey and the United States.
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ARE YOU SEEING THIS? Allegiances are tested in both Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ (left) and Taika Waititi’s ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ Courtesy photos
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here’s something special about filmmaker Bong Joon Ho. Like many of his Korean peers, the “Snowpiercer” director is able to deftly maneuver between drama, comedy and tragedy in a way that feels unique to his culture. It’s rare to find a storyteller who can run you through a gamut of emotions and make everything feel perfectly balanced. Bong achieves this again with his new masterpiece, “Parasite.” Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit,” meanwhile, takes a wilder and slightly less stable route in telling a story that balances comedy and tragedy. “Parasite” is, hands down, the best movie I’ve seen in 2019. It’s a perfectly crafted film with a story that starts out amusingly and quickly transforms into one of the saddest, most poignant tragedies ever put to film. Kevin (Lee Sun Kyun) is part of a poor Korean family, and is trying to find work in a city with rampant unemployment and few opportunities. Eager to help, a friend passes along a job tip: become an English tutor for the daughter of an affluent family, the Parks. After forging a few documents, Kevin sets himself up as the girl’s tutor and develops a good relationship with her parents. Soon, Kevin and his family are finding ways to attach themselves to the Parks and to secure jobs for everyone else. For some, it’s as easy as telling a few lies and speaking confidently. For others, like a hapless driver and a seemingly harmless housekeeper, more complex games of sabotage are required. Eventually, all four members of Kevin’s clan are suckling the teat of the oblivious Park family. One night, while their employers are out for the weekend, Kevin and his family take up residence in the Parks’ home, celebrating their newfound success. Everything seems great until the doorbell rings and a confrontation threatens to destroy them. That’s all you’re going to get out of me. The rest of the film is a deep and rapidly
DETAILS PARASITE Rated R, 2 hrs 12 mins
Directed by Bong Joon Ho Starring Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo Jeong
JOJO RABBIT Rated PG-13, 1 hr 48 mins
Directed by Taika Waititi Starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson escalating tour of anger, frustration, fear and tragedy that has to be experienced firsthand. What’s great about “Parasite” is how much the storytelling avoids cliché and needless foreshadowing. Viewers will not see the second half of the film coming, because writer-director Bong has little interest in appeasing an audience. He refuses to let any of the characters be patently unlikable. There are no heroes or villains in his story—only flawed people and their infinite struggle for meaning in a harsh world.
satire about a member of the Hitler Youth trying to reconcile responsibilities to self and service. Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) wants to be a great Nazi and please his imaginary friend Hitler (Waititi). After a camping expedition gone horribly wrong, he finds himself scarred and forced to serve as an errand boy for the local office of the German military. Jojo’s mother (Scarlett Johansson) has neither love nor loyalty for the Nazis and struggles watching her son trying to be a good little soldier. Jojo is presented with his own crisis when he discovers a young Jewish girl his mother has been hiding. There’s a lot to like about “Jojo Rabbit,” most notably a cast of eclectic characters who bring a lot of energy to the film. Sam Rockwell is particularly wonderful as a German officer dragged into military service. He’s a poor soul who does his civic duty while completely aware of the insanity of his cause. Waititi is consistently entertaining as a cartoonish, afterschool version of Hitler—dancing gleefully on Jojo’s shoulder as he screams out Nazi propaganda and battles to corrupt the boy’s soul. I liked the movie, but at times it felt so blatantly cartoonish, some of the more tragic elements didn’t have much of an
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MANUEVERS A pair of auteurs take big risks with varying success emotional impact. It’s like a more on-thenose version of “Life is Beautiful”—which brilliantly balances comedy and tragedy. Waititi is a filmmaker who consistently succeeds at conveying his vision. Still, there are moments in this vision that felt a little too whimsical. Its final moments had me cringing. It’s strange to watch a movie and like so much of it, but still hate several scenes. That’s usually a sign the filmmaker is making strong choices. Unfortunately, strong choices don’t always add up to a strong movie. “Parasite,” on the other hand, is brilliant from start to finish. Every moment has purpose. Bong begins his film with a series of cinematic threads, and he weaves them together into a rope that drags viewers through an emotional thorn field. It all culminates in a masterful finale that manages to feel beautiful and belligerent at the same time.
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ape Fear Community College’s Department of Theatre presents “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen in the Studio Theater of the Wilson Center. Nguyen’s 2011 script is his most well-known and successful work. It is in frequent demand around the nation for community and college productions. Much of Nguyen’s body of work utilizes comic-book themes and geek culture, so it is not surprising it would appeal to college-aged demographics. “She Kills Monsters” looks at storytelling as a vehicle for connecting our own lives with others, and for developing the ability to understand the experiences we have. Dressed in a sparkling silver hooded cape, The Narrator (Ashe Johnsen) introduces the audience to the early ‘90s: a time before massive online role-playing games, when folks had to actually use their imaginations and skills to create the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Director Jessica Gaffney and sound designers Matt Borneman and Vivian Hornstein have put together a soundtrack firmly in the ‘90s for pre-show and intermission music. Intermission begins with Blind Melon (which for me represents always a sunny afternoon in Chapel Hill in 1993). It seems appropriate nostalgia is the first emotion evoked; a big piece of the show is about trying to take a trip down memory lane to a series of memories that don’t exist, with the hope of finding those connections. Welcome to Athens, Ohio, the most normal and boring place on earth—home of the most normal and boring person on earth, Agnes Evans (Maeve Cosgrove). Agnes makes the tragic error of wishing her life would be less boring. When her parents and younger sister, Tilly (Dorey O’Connor), are killed in an accident, she finds her normal, boring life turned upside down, as she tries to navigate the strange and terrible landscape that is grief. While packing up the family home, Agnes comes across a note-
DETAILS SHE KILLS MONSTERS November 22-23, 8 p.m. Wilson Center Studio Theatre, 703 North 3rd Street Tickets: $5-$12 capefearstage.com book of Tilly’s that turns out to be a plan for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. She tracks down Dungeon Master Chuck Biggs (Malik Fowler) to help her play the campaign. Fowler is a much-needed burst of energy in a show that, up to this point, feels bogged down. Fowler’s Chuck is not only delighted by life and D&D, but is thrilled to have the attention. “Chuck is great,” my date commented. “I want to be friends with Chuck.” “Yeah,” I agreed. “He’s got a good heart and a great sense of humor.” So Agnes—the dowdy, frumpy high-school English teacher that she is—sets off to play this D&D campaign under Chuck’s direction. Imagine her surprise to discover the leader of the campaign is Paladin Tillius, her deceased sister. The party also includes Lillith (Chaelynne Schweers), the daughter of the devil, and Kaliope (Magen Naff), a dark elf. It is a rough introduction for Cosgrove’s Agnes who is not the most bending, adaptive or accommodating person on the planet. This is part of the problem: She was never very interested in Tilly while Tilly was alive. As a teenager and young adult, she was wrapped up in her own life. Now that Tilly is dead, she
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realizes she knows virtually nothing about her younger sister. D&D is just the beginning of this journey. Cosgrove does indeed show us a very uncomfortable person trying to process myriad emotions she never expected to face. The goal of the campaign is to recover Tillius’ lost soul and therefore save Newlandia, which takes our fearless crew to see Orcus (Kaleb Bradley)—a TV-obsessed demon. Bradley ups the ante on the ensemble. He’s in the moment, he’s listening, he’s responding, and he has a fully developed character that can play humor while still pursuing a specific objective. Perhaps it is the eternally pissed-off school guidance counselor, Vera (Rachel Briggs), who is the most relatable. Who among us hasn’t watched a close friend grieve and seriously screw up his life? Vera, when not blowing off poor Steve (Tanner Betts)—a humble student who wants merely to seek her guidance in his college application process—is determined to save Agnes from herself. We meet Steve both in reality and also in the D&D Campaign as Mage Steve. This poor guy is so eternally beat up by everyone, either physically or verbally, he is almost a Monty Python character. His repeated appearances were so delightful, he had his own cheering section during my visit. Seriously, each entrance and subsequent death were met with cries of “Steve! Steve! Steve!” from the back row. In addition to navigating grief, Agnes is also navigating a relationship with a lessthan-stellar Miles (Beau Gibson). Gibson’s Miles appears to be employed, at least enough to have an apartment and a leather jacket. It seems to be all he has to recommend him in the boyfriend/potential mate department. Lucky for Miles, there are women who consider that adequate. Vera doesn’t and wants better for her friend. (Amen.) As Agnes delves deeper and learns more about her sister and the world of the high school where she teaches, she meets the cheerleaders from hell (Madison Struckman and Erica Betts) and a very vicious faerie
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‘She Kills Monsters’ brings nostalgia and depth to stage (Abigail Hunter), all while battling an assortment of monsters (Leah Brown and Matt Borneman). It is quite simply a hell of a journey for a sweet, well-meaning high school English teacher. Cosgrove and O’Connor are far more patient with each other than I have ever seen any set of siblings, who usually snap at each other and fight at the drop of a hat. These two spend a lot of time looking at each other meaningfully and waiting each other out in silence. It is more of a battle of endurance than anything else. I really like this script; it approaches themes of grief, bullying, LGBT-plus youth, coming of age, loss, screen addiction, and finding your tribe in a smart way. Also, I was curious to see the black box theatre at the Wilson Center, which is pretty remarkable. I think back to the old SRO in Kenan Hall at UNCW, which could easily fit four times into this space. The production values are fabulous. Gaffney utilizes vertical fabric columns for projections to create a forest the D&D party journey through. It is a spectacular choice that gives the performers room to maneuver, and it creates depth. Though the gelatinous cube is not a really great effect, the rest of the costumes are super: pure fantasy in D&D Newlandia. Tilly’s cloak is particularly alluring in blue, and the wigs for Lillith and Kaliope look really believable. Agnes and Miles are so very sadly ‘90s, I cringed while revisiting those fashion choices. Gaffney has a clear vision and a great eye for detail. It looks like the students are in great hands with her.
THERAPY FOR THE SOUL Choreographer Alyona Amato and her Village Dance Company debut a series of strories combining dance, film and music in ‘Awakening.’ Courtesy photo
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t’s been a busy couple of weeks for choreographer Alyona Amato. Her piece, “Crook,” was among almost a dozen performances featured in Dance-a-lorus at Cucalorus 25 on November 13. Amato brought her experimental piece to life with fellow dancer and filmmaker Emily Bannerman. Accustomed to collaborating with painters, visual artists and musicians, the Russian-born dancer grew up in Siberia, where she became enamored with dance at an early age. She’s trained in contemporary, modern, contact improvisation and ballet in Moscow, Paris and Vilnius, Lithuania. Amato eventually made her way to Durham in 2011 with American Dance Festival before moving to ILM. Amato’s choreography has been featured at many regional and out-of-state festivals, including the NC Dance Festival, Lumina Fest, Wilmington Dance Festival, Contemporary Dance Choreography Festival (Orlando) and Charlotte Dance Festival (set for 2020). She’s now gearing up for her Village Dance Company’s debut concert, “Awakening,” on November 22 at Thalian Hall. The show features contemporary dance told in 10 individual pieces, all connected by one theme: awakening. Each piece varies from 3-10 minutes for a total of 80 minutes. Some include films made in collaboration with local filmmakers, while others are straight choreography numbers. “I love to collaborate with other artists,” Amato says. “Working with filmmakers is one of the great opportunities to explore the wide range of possibilities art can give when it comes to the point of diving deep into a topic of a piece.” Amato goes on to share more about “Awakening” and Village Dance Company.
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are going to have their debut on the stage (as will new dancers). Despite dancing in an adult piece, the kids love being a part of it. e: How else do experience levels vary when it comes to these performers?
AWAKENING Featuring the Village Dance Company November 22, 7:30 p.m. • $25 Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. thalianhall.org able to. All pieces are connected with topics of being in a process of awakening to certain philosophical thoughts, spiritual experiences and meanings in life. Each of them are supposed to create an awareness, and bring out feelings and emotions we bury sometimes. Some topics are very hard to think about; some give laughter and a sense of being connected with others and with yourself first. The themes I laid my eyes on and made choreography for this concert include: political situations in a world and being overwhelmed with information; importance of women supported by other women; finding your own village; following your dreams and erasing the gap between dream and reality; recognizing your ego and being able to see yourself from another side to possibly make a change in yourself; finding self-love and self-healing through parenting your own child; how it feels being in an actual process of awakening; women being able to make a choice to be or not to be a mother; exploration of secret habits; and acceptance and joy of being weird.
encore (e): Tell us more about the stories in “Awakening.”
e: How many performers are there? Doesn’t a number feature mothers and their kids?
Alyona Amato (AA): Each piece has an individual theme and storyline I tried to explore and reflect on as deeply as I was
AA: There are 14 dancers in the concert, including three mothers and their 7-yearold kids (two boys and one girl). The kids
AA: Experience levels vary from professional dancers to first timers on the stage. My main Village Dance Company cast includes five dancers—Rachael Goolsby, Emily Bannerman, Stephanie Nadeau, McCall White and myself—who have been dancing together for several years. There are also professional dancers who joined my concert this year (Linda Larson and Emily Lawler), and the dancers who have less experience or are new to the stage—but have been taking my dance classes for a while and have my style of movements in their bodies—are Michelle Harman, Annie Hayes, Parran Spivey and Kevina Casaletto. e: What are the film and music elements in this show, and how do they marry/merge with dance? Who else are you working with? AA: Some of my pieces were created for Dance-a-lorus, where we have dance on the stage and film behind on a big screen projected on it. Some pieces have film all the time, some have a part of a film and some just a choreography with no film. I always use my dancers as actors for the film; I usually work in a concept of the film, then meet with filmmakers, and we brainstorm the best locations/ideas for how to make everything work in a great way. I have gotten to work with amazing local filmmakers: one is Erika Edwards (Honey Head Films), and we’ve done three films together. She is very talented and easy to work with. Also, I have films made by Andrew Sleet and Ryan Lewis. At “Awakening,” we are going to premiere a very experimental film made out of dance photography captured from one of my pieces by Vannfuller Photographs and made by the talented Patrick Ogelvie (Flux
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‘Awakening’ debuts November 22 at Thalian Hall Audio/Video). e: Tell us more about what we’ll see (film) and hear (music)? AA: I want to talk a little bit more about my dance film “Beyond This Moment” because I think it has a strong message I’m trying to carry through my life: to encourage people to never give up on their dreams. The film was inspired by my students— moms who stopped dancing after they had kids. They still dreamed about it. Because of their love for dancing, they returned to the studio. Seeing them crying from the joy of being able to move their body again and create a special dance-time just for themselves was a strong inspiration. Where is the border between a dream and reality? Sometimes there is none. Life is too short to give up on your dreams. Follow your heart and make it happen. The paints are a reflection of an art therapy for a soul. e: Any other projects in the works? AA: I’m planning to have a show at a more intimate space like [Thalian’s] Black Box. The pieces I’m planning to present have vulnerable feelings and need to be seen up close for the audience to feel like they are part of the performances. I would recommend following my social media to not miss the dates of other events we are planning: @alyonaamato and @the_village_dance_company. Follow @encorepub on social media for a chance to win tickets this week.
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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining. com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com
CAM CAFÉ
CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination
of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363. ■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org
ELIJAH’S
Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00
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HENRY’S
A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com
NICHE
Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!
Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701. ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.com
PINE VALLEY MARKET
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambiance of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington,
along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: pinevalleymarket.com
THE TROLLY STOP
Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hot Dogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more. Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades. Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 2563921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 265-2658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com
ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT
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: indochinewilmington.com
NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET
For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly
crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com
OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE
We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com
SZECHUAN 132
Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: szechuan132.com
Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week, 5pm; Sun-Wed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT- 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.
YOSHI
Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
BITES FALLING FOR FOOD November 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a tasty workshop with Susannah and Ryan from Food with Strength about nutritious and delicious meals that are easy to prepare. Samples and recipes included, including roasted fall vegetables and chicken sheet-pan meal, followed by some great ideas for healthy Thanksgiving swaps and unique ideas for using those turkey-day leftovers. Going Beyond the Pink, 4018 Shipyard Blvd. RSVP: facebook.com/ events/757869701328343/ ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com
BAGELS ROUND BAGELS
Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties
Experience the ‘Buzzed Bull Difference’ A family friendly liquid nitrogen creamery with small batch ice creams and milkshakes specializing in buzzed (alcohol infused for 21+) and non-buzzed flavors.
Always fresh and made-to-order. Millions of flavor combinations.
YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE
Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.
3224 N College Rd Suite B, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 520-8546
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of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream
cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com
FONDUE 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; open daily from Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING Sunday half-price wine bottles; Monday beer and wine flights on special; Tuesday Local’s Night $11/person cheese and chocolate; Wednesday Ladies Night; Thursday $27 4-course prix fixe; Friday “Date Night” $85/ couple for 3 courses and a bottle of wine.
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IRISH THE HARP
Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/DowntownSouth ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ WEBSITE: harpwilmington.com
SLAINTE IRISH PUB
Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun. ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj
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ITALIAN ANTONIO’S
Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: antoniospizzaandpasta.com
THE ITALIAN BISTRO
The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week! The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff. Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 6867774
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.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 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days/week, 365 days/year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town! ■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com
MEXICAN ZOCALO
Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; closes 9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pointe at Barclay ■ WEBSITE: zocalostreetfood.com
SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI
The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction. The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day. We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd.
■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday,11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday Saturday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com
SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY
Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com
CATCH
Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847. ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: catchwilmington.com
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: dockstreetoysterbar.net
MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more! ■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com
OCEANIC
Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable
events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com
THE PILOT HOUSE
The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers Sunday-Thursday and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200. 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,. 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com
DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR
Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.
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SHUCKIN’ SHACK
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat:11am-Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook! ■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com
SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET
In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner
Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings. ■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com
RX RESTAURANT & BAR
Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080. ■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: TuesThurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.com
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 sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393. SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com
STEAKS TRUE BLUE BUTCHER & TABLE
True Blue Butcher & Table opened in the Forum Shopping Center in January 2018 at the point, 1125-AA Military Cutoff Rd. as Wilmington’s finest neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant. A menu of globally-inspired, local ingredients is served during lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. But the real experience is visiting the butcher counter to take home the best cuts of meat in Wilmington (and the world), while also given expert cooking and food advice from the chef/owner himself, Bobby Zimmerman. True Blue has a magnificent bar, handcrafted cocktail menu and bar menu and offers weekday specials. (910) 679-4473
■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH: Lunch Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Dinner, Tues.-Sun., 5-10pm; Brunch, Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-2:30pm; Butcher counter Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: The Forum off of Military Cutoff Road ■ FEATURES: Wed. Burger Night, Thurs. 1/2-priced wine bottle & prime steak upgrades; Friday 1/2-priced bar menu ■ WEBSITE/SOCIALS: wearetrueblue.com. IG: @truebluebutcherandtable. FB: facebook. com/TrueBlueButcherAndTable
TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR
Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment. Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon., Closed; Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 4 - 10 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com
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COMFORT FOOD Fried chicken is the pièce de résistance at Truck’s, whether served bone-in, as wings (below) or boneless on a sandwich. Photos by Tom Dorgan
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ne of my girlfriend’s recently posted on Instagram a picture of golden-fried chicken, colorful coleslaw, bright yellow cornbread, and red beans and rice. Naturally, I commented: “WHERE IS THAT!?” Truck’s Chicken ’n Fish. A quick internet search took me to 6th and Red Cross—right up the block from Detour Deli and across the street from the bodega. I told my husband we absolutely had to go. Flash forward to a massive temperature drop and a few crummy Wilmington nights in a row, and we were both ready for a big plate of fried chicken. So we collected two of our best friends and off we went to Truck’s. It was cold and drizzly, and since the fine citizens of Wilmington are allergic to leaving their homes when it rains, we had the spot all to ourselves. We were greeted by the restaurant’s friendly owner, Tennille. She was happy to let us scoot a couple tables together and gave us a few minutes to peruse the menu. The decor of Truck’s is modest, but welcoming. A sign bearing the slogan “We’re Glad You’re Here” hangs behind the large lunch counter. While I typically find such signs off-putting or insincere, I believed it at Truck’s. Tennille made us feel warm and welcome. I was glad she was there, too. There’s a big tribute to Truck on the back wall of the restaurant: a stoic photo of the late gentleman surrounded by photos of his family. Truck was Tennille’s uncle—her mother’s brother—and he passed away earlier in the year. The restaurant operates in his honor. Truck’s is set up similarly to the classic “meat and three” diner. Folks can have chicken or fish—only a couple different ways—and a smattering of sides. There are also options to feed a family, or an army,
DETAILS TRUCK’S CHICKEN ‘N FISH 604 Red Cross St., (910) 769-2364 Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. truckscnf.com and it’s all unbelievably affordable. The value becomes even clearer after one bite. There was a seven-drumette snack special with a side and a drink for $9, so two of our crew went in that direction. There were plenty of sauces to choose from, plus a new pineapple BBQ sauce that Tennille told us about, so of course we ordered it, along with the sweet and tangy one. My husband got a dark meat sandwich, and I landed on the three-wing combo with Texas toast. We were indecisive about sides (in-de-side-sive?) so we ended up with two orders of cornbread, onion rings, French fries, red beans and rice, and fried okra—plus mac and cheese for the table. There’s no booze at Truck’s—just traditional Southern tea, lemonade and North Carolina’s native Sun Drop and Pepsi products. Despite the fact our group is filled with adamant beer drinkers, we were grateful for its absence. It would have taken away from the main event: fried chicken. Every single piece of chicken on the table was flawless: breaded generously, but not to excess, and fried to a crisp, crunchy golden brown. At one point my husband, with a mouthful of the Southern fried goodness, mumbled, “Oh, God, this breading.” He couldn’t have been more right. The only thing slowing me down was it arrived at our table piping hot, so I would have burned myself. I turned to the fried okra. I was surprised
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when I heard myself order it because I’m just not a fried okra person, usually. I’ve had a cold all week, so maybe my subconscious was trying to get me to eat a vegetable. If that was the case, I’m thrilled! It was amazing—not too chewy or, worse, slimy. Tennille hooked us up with some extra ranch and blue cheese dressings for our friends’ drumettes, so I decided to dip the delicious little okra nuggets in them. And that’s how I won dinner. (Pro tip: add a little hot sauce to your ranch for the perfect okra sauce.) My generous friends shared their drumettes with me while my husband clutched his precious sandwich, a la Gollum from “Lord of the Rings.” A court couldn’t have subpoenaed that sandwich from him. The drumettes were sauced liberally and both sauces were delightful. They had perfect amounts of tang, sweet and spice, and the pineapple was a nice touch. The cornbread was pillowy with a tight crumb and a delicate sweetness. The French fries were crinkle-cut and perfectly crispy. The onion-ring batter was puffy and sweet. The mac and cheese was baked, which isn’t my jam, but my goodness Truck’s’ baked mac is delightful. It wasn’t too greasy, and there were nice chewy bits of baked cheese throughout. When we raise a statue for this fabu-
Heirloom-worthy recipes come cooked with love on Red Cross Street lous restaurant, it shall be of Chef Kendall Johnson and his red beans and rice. Wilmington, the next time a loved one is under the weather or sad or celebrating or, you know, just awake, bring them red beans and rice from Truck’s. My absolute highest compliments to the chef. I’ve never been to the bayou of our gorgeous country, but that night I felt transported. I don’t know what Chef did to the dish—normally, I would ask—but it was such a treasure, I don’t need to know. I don’t want to know. It’s the kind of recipe you hold near and dear, and pass down to family members during quiet moments in small kitchens. That dish is the kind of love letter passed from great-great-great grandma on down the line. We didn’t make it to the whiting or catfish portion of the menu, but that just means we have new things to look forward to next time. If anyone needs me in the meantime, I’ll be eating red beans and rice—by the Truck’s load.
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Boombalatti’s Homemade Ice Cream • Flytrap Brewing • New Anthem Beer Project • Edward Teach Brewing Steam Restaurant & Bar • Wilmington Brewing Company • Wake N Bake Donuts • Zocalo • Board and Barrel • Shuckin Shack True Blue Butcher and Table • Flying Machine Brewing Company • Bills Front Porch/Brewing • Italian Bistro Little Dipper • The Second Glass • Palate Bottle Shop • Cravings • Greenline Steaks and Pizza • Waterline Brewing Cast Iron Kitchen • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Tap Tea • Spoonfed Kitchen and Bake Shop • Beer Barrio • Skytown Brewery Island Beverage • Dram + Morsel • Trey Herring Carolina Bourbon • Savor Southern Kitchen • YoSake Panacea Brewing Company • Cape Fear Distillery • Wilmington Coffee Fest
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tive son of North Carolina, is the Chief Legal Counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC. Join us for our annual luncheon, which supports HWF’s mission of preserving and protecting the irreplaceable. $100 suggested individual donation at the luncheon. Coastline Conference & Event Center, 501 Nutt St. www.historicwilmington.org/events/annual-fundraising-luncheon.
LLLAVENDER FASHION SHOW
Nov. 23, 8pm, $5: Local clothing designer LLLavender presents “Here Comes the LLLtrain” fashion show. Live music and live artists will be performing all night. The fashion show will be followed by a dance party! Show will benefit Dreams of Wilmington. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St. facebook.com/events/431268220913951
events KURE BEACH HOLIDAY MARKET
Nov. 23 & 30, 9am-3pm, free: Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and enjoying beautiful ocean views at the Kure Beach Holiday Market. Food trucks will be on site serving up delicious food and Jolly Mon da DJ will be providing musical entertainment. With over 40 art, craft, and food vendors, you’re sure to find a unique gift for everyone on your shopping list! Town will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots during the Holiday Market. We have collaborated with our generous vendors to put together two awesome raffle baskets. Bring a new, unwrapped toy donation, or minimum $5 cash donation, to the Town table at the Holiday Market and receive entry into the raffle drawing for that day. We thank you in advance for helping make Christmas brighter for children in our area. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave. townofkurebeach.org.
PINTS FOR A PURPOSE: STEPUP WILMINGTON
Nov. 25, 5pm: Join us after work for a drink at Pints for a Purpose on November 25th! $1 of every pint purchased will benefit StepUp Wilmington’s work in getting members of our community into jobs with a living wage. We hope to see you there! Foodtruck details to come. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. facebook.com/events/693971147754519
music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK
Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee
SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE
LAOH CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 23, 10am-3pm: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold their 20th annual Craft Fair at St. Mark’s Church Activity Center. It’s a charity event and all vendor fees are donated to local charities such as Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. This year’s craft fair will again feature a free raffle with over 40 fabulous prizes donated by our vendors. Each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket with additional raffle tickets available at $1 each or 6 for $5. Vendors create hand-made artistic crafts for your home, family, pets and garden. Holiday wreaths and decorations will be abundant. Cathy Lynch at the number or email above. 1011 Eastwood Rd.
TIDEWATER CAMELLIA CLUB SALE
Nov. 23, 10am, free: Fall Celebration and Sale, New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr., featuring members’ camellia blooms. Non-member camellia blooms are also welcome for exhibition. At the same time, camellia plants will be available for sale. A limited number of “Tidewater Select” camellia plants—rare cultivars selected from award winning camellia garden and grown by our club members—will be featured. Talk with experts; attend educational seminars about the planting and care of camellias. Guided tours of the Arboretum Ca-
mellia Garden will also be available. www. tidewatercamelliaclub.org. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.
THE HOLIDAY TRAIN EXPO
Nov. 29, 1pm: 12 layouts, over 30 trains and beautiful holiday decorations, is fun for the whole family. Come experience the magic of the Polar Express and the unique Holiday Train Tree. Located in the Dillard’s wing of Independence Mall on Oleander Drive, the Expo is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm starting November 30th. A special Black Friday showing will be Friday November 29th from 1-6pm. After Christmas, come out on December 27, 28, 29 and 30 from 1 to 6 to keep the Holiday magic going. $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 12, children under 3 are free. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr.
charity/fundraisers THANKFUL HEARTS LUNCHEON
Nov. 21, 11:30am-1pm: Our annual Thankful Hearts Luncheon provides significant funding to operate our centralized humanitarian services campus of nonprofit organizations that bring hope, opportunity, and empowerment to our community. We
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TIDEWATER CAMELLIA SALE The annual sale and show will take place on November 23 at 10 a.m. at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Photo courtesy of the Tidewater Camellia Club
gather together the week before Thanksgiving for a heartwarming and delicious lunch to welcome the spirit of the season. First Baptist Church Activities Center, 1939 Independence Blvd. harrelsoncenter.org/ news-events
HWF LUNCHEON
Nov. 21, noon: What’s the value of historic preservation? The answers are varied, powerful and key to our community’s vitality. Historic Wilmington Foundation is honored to welcome Tom Mayes as the keynote speaker at our annual luncheon, exploring ideas from his 2018 book, “Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being.” Mr. Mayes, a na-
Fri., 6:30pm: Looking for something different to do? Look no further! Come aboard The Wilmington, our comfortable catamaran, for a fun cruise down the Cape Fear River as we cruise into the sunset. Grab a tasty cocktail or drink from our full bar and sit back and relax as you listen to live music from local musicians. One-of-a-kind music venue in Wilmington and this cruise is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early! Wilmington Water Tours, 212 Water St.
THE DRUM CIRCLE
Every Tues., 8-11pm, longest continuous Drum Circle for over 6 year provides an open forum, featuring djembe, dounbek, conga, bongo, cajon, yosika and other hand drums and percussive instruments. Friendly environment for the enjoyment of rhythm and dance. All levels, rhythms welcome! Loaner drums available. Free. Hosted by Ron at Bottega Art & Wine Bar, Brooklyn Arts District. 723 N. Fourth St.
JAZZ AT CAM
Tickets to the eight-concert series, playing a range of jazz genres in an intimate listening room performance. All concerts are 6:308pm, 1st Thurs., through April 2020 at Cameron Art Museum. Presented by CAM and Cape Fear Jazz Society: CAM/CFJS Members: $17; non-members: $25; students with valid college ID $12 (tax and fees not included). Dec. 5, Paolo André Gualdi; 2020: Jan. 9, Stanley Baird Group; Feb. 6, Andrew Berinson Trio; Mar. 5, Lenora Zenzalai Helm;
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evening by adding on a comprehensive wine tasting and tour before the show starts. During your tasting and tour, our staff will share entertaining and amusing family stories and educate you on the winemaking process. During the dinner show, you will be treated with a menu that highlights seasonal, local flavors mingled with Duplin’s finest wines and gourmet Muscadine dressings. $55. Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. www.duplinwinery.com
HOOKED ON SONICS
Nov. 20, 8-11pm: Squidco presents “Hooked on Sonics”—the 21st in our series of concerts at The Juggling Gypsy every fourth Wednesday of the month. This month we’re converting the interior of The Juggling Gypsy into a virtual rainforest, with an orgy of electronic forest sounds from a collection of 910 Noise and related artists, and with lighting and effects from DJ Strafnatz. Each sound artist is creating a variety of sound modules, discrete creatures which will populate our forrest in sound, with sound placement throughout the Gypsy’s main room. Audience members will walk through the misty forest experiencing a sonic feast of alien interaction and intense lighting. Three 30 minute performances are planned: 8:30 (Dawn); 9:30 (Daylight) and 10:30 (Darkness). Free! This presentation is based on the work of composer and musical inventor David Tudor, who created four versions of his work “Rainforest.” Juggling Gypsy, 612 Castle St.
NC SYMPHONY: BERNSTEIN AND COPLAND
Nov. 21, 7:30pm: Feat. Christian Reif, conductor, and Brian Reagin, violin. Set: Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal; McKay: Violin Concerto; Copland: Symphony No.2 “Short Symphony”; Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Tickets: ncsymphony.org or 877.627.6724. Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St.
WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS
Nov. 24, 1:30pm Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm Entire Group: Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome. http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. CAM, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, 3201 S. 17th St.
A VERY POSTMODERN CHRISTMAS
Nov. 25, 7:30pm: Holiday season Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will take the same originality, wit and virtuosic musical performances that have garnered them over 1 billion views on YouTube to revitalize the idea of a Christmas tour in their multi-city “A Very Postmodern Christmas.” Tour will feature a rotating retro collective of show-stopping vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists as they mash up timeless holiday classics and today’s pop hits— “vintage” styles of ’20s hot jazz, doo-wop, and Motown. It’s a holiday show equivalent of Bing Crosby singing “Little Drummer Boy” with David Bowie. Wilson Center, 703 North Third St. www.capefearstage.com
HOMEGROWN CHRISTMAS W/SWEET POTATO PIE
Dec. 1, 7-8:30pm, $15—Kicking off their 20th Anniversary Tour with their 7th Annual rendition of “A Home Grown Christmas”. The
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spirit of Christmas is truly reflected in the music of the season. Welcome in the holidays with the highly acclaimed all female band, Sweet Potato Pie. Known for their beautiful harmonies and creative song styling, they will captivate you with their heartfelt renditions of your favorite holiday tunes. Praised for their contributions to roots music, they have been featured on PBS, CBS, ABC, The Food Network, newspapers, magazines and radio stations around the world. On Dec.r 1, 7 pm. Proceeds go to benefit The House of Hope – A One Year Transitional Home for Women located in Pender County. UNCW Kenan Hall Auditorium – 1111, Alumni Dr. uncw.edu/arts/kenan/boxoffice.html
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Nov. 24, 3:30-5:30pm: Depicting the many issues found in relationships between husbands and wives, and how their lives and relationships are impacted by outside influences of today’s society. It keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with lots of emotional turmoil. Starring D’Atra Hicks, an original cast member of A Good Man Is Hard to Find and star in the TV series, Your Husband Is Cheating on Us. Also starring Terrell Phillips, a R&B sensation formerly with Black Street and comedian, NuffCed Cedrice Brown. UNCW Kenan Hall Auditorium – 1111, Alumni Dr.
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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will bring a Postmodern Christmas to Wilson Center on November 25, 7:30 p.m. Courtesy photo
FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by
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Every Thurs. evening. A popular spot for Wilmington’s underground fire dancers, flow artists, hoopers, jugglers, magic, sideshow and other obscure performing arts. There’s no formal show, but don’t be surprised to see things flying. No cover, no expectations. Just a night for circus artists to share tricks, try out new moves, or simply kick back, talk shop, and meet other likeminded artists. The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW: A PUPPET PARODY
Nov. 20, 7:30pm, $24-$67: That Golden Girls Show! is a brand-new show that parodies classic “Golden Girls” moments— with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down—from Sophia’s get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose’s tales from St. Olaf, Blanche’s insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, to Dorothy’s daily struggle to make sense of her life, keeping her roommates in check and fending off a certain pesky ex-husband, once and for all. Wilson Center, 703 North 3rd St.
DOWN HOME COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
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MONTAGE: A CUCALORUS VOLUNTEER ART EXHIBIT
encore and Coworx in The Cargo District present “Montage: A Cucalorus Volunteer Art Exhibit,” featuring art work made by volunteers of Wilmington’s annual festival. The exhibit features multimedia works by Penney Vasquez, Francisco ‘Cisco’ Amieva, Anya Ekaterina and Brighid Greene. Over 20 works available for purchase. Plus, a silent auction of one piece from each artist will benefit Cucalorus. On display through Jan. 20. 1608 Queen St.
FUR, FEATHERS AND FAIR WINDS
This show combines two artists work that have very different styles. Todd Carignan is a traditional oil painter creating mood with color and brushstrokes, taking you to the water’s edge and the horizon where water meets the sky. Mark Weber uses oil and ink to also create a mood, and transport you to the jungle, or the wilderness in your own backyard. New Elements Gallery, 271 N. Front St.
HOMEGROWN BY ANGELA ROWE
New art exhibit, hosted by Art in Bloom and Checker Cab Productions, at Pinpoint. “Homegrown” is about local food and the local places that offer it. Angela Rowe’s paintings explore the movement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table. Woven through these paintings are my food memories and stories, a sort of autobiography in food. Rowe is a native of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina who grew up drawing, doodling, and creating imaginary houses from shoeboxes and paper. Angela began taking classes at The Museum School of Cameron Art Museum and in October of 2014, she leased studio space at ACME Art Studios. She works in acrylic, mixed media, collage and print making. 114 Market St. aibgallery.com
ELIZABETH DARROW’S “IT’S ABOUT TIME”
Elizabeth Darrow the pop-up art exhibit, “It’s About Time.” Experience the first screenings of the short documentary “Elizabeth Darrow: Believing in the Process.” Enjoy snacks and view original art. Free and open to the public. Pop-up exhibit, receptions, and movie nights are presented by Art in Bloom Gallery at 216 N. Front Street (former Expo216 Building). Continues through November 29 and is open Tues – Sunday, noon to 5-9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, November 27. aibgallery.com. 216 N. Front St.
CHOOSING HAPPINESS
Nov. 21, 6pm: Art reception at Flytrap Brewing for Sarah Rushing Doss as she presents “Choosing Happiness.” The collection consists of paintings and drawings that seek out and celebrate beauty in everyday life and consciously choose happiness despite hardship. Meet the artist and enjoy live music by Donnie & The Dry Heavers + Catch the Food Truck. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
NEW PATH: NEW ART BY DEB BUCCI
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Opening reception for “New Path: New Art by Debra Bucci,” Fri., Nov 22, 6-9 pm during Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Meet the artist
and experience phenomenal oil paintings so vivid you feel as if you are inside the paintings. Debra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Dynamic color palettes, moving compositions and translucency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. On view until January 19, 2020.
ACME ART STUDIOS ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 22, 6pm: Open House features a group exhibition by over 20 ACME resident artists of both 2-D and 3-D work. Additionally, some artists will be selling unique holiday items. The ACME Holiday Open House is being held in conjunction with the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Angela Rowe at 919-2653406 or Liz Hosier at 910 620-0955. ACME, 711 N. Fifth Ave.
NEW ELEMENTS HOLIDAY SHOW
Nov. 22, 6pm, free: New Elements Gallery is excited to announce our 34th Annual Holiday Show! Start your Holiday shopping with perusing work by 40+ of the best artists in southeastern North Carolina. Find one-ofa-kind gifts, wearable art, and home décor to make anyone happy on your list—including you! Join us from 6-9 pm on November 22, 2019 for the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Holiday Edition. Can’t make it? Through January 18, 2020! Free! 271 N. Front St. newelementsgallery.com
ART FOR THE MASSES
Nov. 23, 9am: Continuing the community tradition of making original art accessible to everyone, Art for the Masses (AFTM) features art from local artists’ all original work for under $300. Participating artists will retain 100% of the proceeds from their sales. Free and open to the public with a requested door donation to help fund public art projects at the university. The program is coordinated through Campus Life Arts & Programs and the Department of Art & Art History. artforthemasses@uncw.edu. UNCW Burney Center, 4941 Riegel Rd.
AIDS QUILT KICKOFF
Nov. 30, 6-9pm, $35—The Aids Awareness Project…Bringing the Quilt to Wilmington is a major initiative of The Frank Harr Foundation. 20+ panels of the quilt will be displayed over a two-week period in December 2019, kicking off with a preview evening and cocktail party at the Cameron Art Museum on November 30th commencing at 6 pm. Five blocks of the AIDS quilt will be available for viewing. There will be live music by The Doug Irving Trio, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Help support this worthy endeavor with your ticket purchase of just $35.00. Galleries will be open. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.
film JUDY
Nov. 20, 7pm (additional screening, 4pm), $9: Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in Swing-
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ing London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. whqr.org
PAIN AND GLORY
Nov. 25-27, 7pm (additional screening, 4pm), $9: In Pedro Almodóvar’s remarkable new film, a film director reflects on the choices he’s made in life as the past and present come crashing down around him. Pain and Glory talks about creation, about the difficulty of separating it from one’s own life and about the passions that give it meaning and hope. In recovering his past, Salvador finds the urgent need to recount it, and in that need he also finds his salvation. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. whqr.org
PARASITE
Dec. 2-4, $9—First ever Korean film to win the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Bong Joon-ho’s (“Snowpiercer,” “The Host,” “Okja”) “Parasite” blends thriller and satire to craft a searingly funny and tragic social commentary on class, greed, and violence. The film follows a poor family whose members take turns infiltrating a wealthy family’s mansion. The plan goes awry and the parasites are drawn into a vortex leading viewers on a journey filled with imaginative moments. “Parasite” vividly contrasts the two families using humor, mystery and a creeping sense of tension. Bong once again skillfully fuses genre elements with social critique in a wildly entertaining, visually extraordinary and intoxicating manner. whqr. org
dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCE
Two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.
76ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Inviting all mainstream and plus square dancers to join us for our weekly evening of dance on Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm at Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. (entrance on Shipyard Blvd.). $5/person/ dance. Join: $17.50/person/month.
SENIOR LINE DANCING
At Maides Park, Thurs., 11am-noon. Free! Pre-reg. is not required. 1101 Manly Avenue
OVER 50'S DANCE
Mission is to provide a venue for ballroom and social dancing. Welcome dancers of all levels—great form of exercise and to socialize with others who also like to dance. The club holds a dance on the second Tuesday
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of each month. Variety of DJ’s play all kinds of dance music—ballroom, Latin, shag, rock & roll, country, slow nightclub. Cost $8/person. New Hanover Sr. Resource Ctr, 2222 S. College Rd. facebook.com/over50sdance
COMMUNITY AFRICAN DANCE CLASS
Oct. and Nov., all levels. Expose the community to the African Diaspora Culture through African dance for all ages and all levels. November’s second class will start from 1-3:30 p.m. $20/class. Group prices include: $15 each for two; $10 each three or more; $5 for all children 6-16 years old.
DRAG ME TO IBIZA
Every Friday at Ibiza Nightclub—home to some of the areas most talented female impersonators. Our exclusive drag shows take place at 10:30pm and midnight. Afterward our dance floors is yours as our resident DJ spins a variety of House, Hip hop, Top 40 & EDM until 2:30am. 18+ with Valid ID. Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.
LEARN TO BELLY DANCE
Get strong! Have fun! Meet friends! Belly dance classes for women 18+, no dance experience necessary. Introvert friendly, all body sizes and shapes welcomed. 6-week series. No class Nov 26. No drop-ins. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DivineDanceGoddess. com
STEP CREW
Nov. 21, 7:30pm, $15-$46: Fusion step dancing and Celtic music! The StepCrew is a new dance production featuring the world’s top talents in Irish Step Dancing, Ottawa Valley Step Dancing, and Modern Tap. The Step Crew boasts three world-class fiddlers backed by an amazing five-piece ensemble comprised of some of the most talented and respected musicians in the Celtic music scene today including dancers and musicians from the likes of The Chieftains, Cherish The Ladies, Bowfire, and Seven Nation. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. thalianhall.org
AWAKENING
Nov. 22, 7:30pm: First show featuring The Village Dance Company with choreography by Alyona Amato. It includes several dance pieces in a modern style along with Dance Films in collaboration with local filmmakers, video makers and photographers. The dances you will see are meant to stir a full palette of emotions. It is a magical presentation that awakens the audience to the possibilities of the present. $25. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St.
BALLET FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: LITTLE MERMAID
Dec. 5, 7pm, $20: Dive into this classic tale based on the Hans Christian Andersen story. It tells the story of a mermaid who dreams of life beyond the ocean. After she saves a man’s life she makes a deal with a Sea-Witch and sets out to win the heart of her prince by any means necessary. A delight for the whole family. Reserved seating, $20. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St.
comedy OPEN MIC
Wildest open mic in town—anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents, performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223, after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.
GRUFF GOAT COMEDY
First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No trolls. Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry Lane.
PRIMETIME COMEDY
See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.
LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW
First Sat. ea. month is free at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road, presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Enjoy a night of laughs! 1414 S College Rd.
LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV
Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! Interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.
DEAD CROW
Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to participate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time. • Nov. 22-23, 7pm/9:30pm: Basile has entertained millions of comedy fans in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Basile’s unique blend of material, improvisation, and characters has made him one of the most sought after comedians in the entertainment industry today. Basile’s general audience show, “Dysfunctionally Yours,” is currently touring to sold-out audiences throughout North America. Basile’s diversity in entertainment continues as he stars in his critically acclaimed series, “Growing Up Greek in America”. This comedy series is spoken in Greek and English and to date has sold over a million copies and is distributed worldwide. Basile is also known for his voice work as Universal Studio’s Bullwinkle J. Moose, as well as for the Cartoon Network and many Japanese Anime series. Recently, Basile was recently nominated for an EMMY for his work on ESPN’s “30 for 30” series segment, “The Legend of Jimmy the Greek”, as the voice of Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder (Syionidis). Tickets: deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.
DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE
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a Saturday afternoon. This show relies on audience suggestions and participation to create a one-of-a-kind experience that your kids will love! It’s a live-action “Whose Line is it Anyway?” that’s perfect for children ages 5 and up! $2. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 North Front Street
BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC
Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.
KIRSH MOHAN
Nov. 23, 7pm: Comedian Krish Mohan explores various social, political and philosophical issues, such as war culture, immigration, economics and more with his quick wit & quirky attitude. Mohan is a socially conscious, Indian standup comedian and writer who regularly tours the country. Mohan has also been featured on NPR in New York & North Carolina. He has also performed and sold out shows at several Fringe Festivals (IndyFringe, Pittsburgh Fringe, Capital Fringe, Philly Fringe Arts), where he has been an audience favorite with his unique brand of comedy & social vigilantism. Krish also won the 2018 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival Audience Choice award. ramannoodlescomedy.com. $5. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM
Recuérdame/Remember Me: Through Nov. 10: Diego Camposeco’s (Mexican-American, 1992-2019) work illuminates aspects of contemporary immigrant identities and the integration of the Latinx identity in the larger popular culture. His photoraphy juxtaposes media representations of Latinxs in popular culture against the reality of agricultural labor for the lives of many living in the US and specifically in NC. Charlotte, NC artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner (American, b. Mexico City, 1961) uses her art to document social conditions and raise awareness about issues affecting immigrant communities like family separation, racism and moving beyond common stereotypes. Across Charlotte her public murals celebrate the rich history and changing demographics of the South. • Through Apr. 26, 2020: The Eye Learns— Modernist prints from the Louis Belden Collection—In 2017 CAM was given an unprecedented bequest of works of art from San Francisco art collector Louis Belden. The collection of 135 prints offers an endless range of expression, experimentation and expansion of the terrain of postwar modernism and includes original artworks from the leading artists, the change-makers, the radicals, the early modernist European expats, seeking asylum in this country. Among others, artists in the exhibition will include Josef Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Rauschenberg. • Through April 26, 2020: Structure in Space and Time Photography by Phil Freelon—Throughout his prodigious career, award-winning architect Freelon (American, 1953-2019) found photography essential to his design vision
and creative process: Photography is one of the vehicles that I use to share my view of the world. As an architect, the expression of structure is central to my design process, bringing a sense of order to the final composition. Photographs examine the structure that exists all around us—both in the natural and built environment. Everyone at CAM is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Freelon on July 9, 2019. If you would like to honor his legacy you may make contributions to the North Star Church of the Arts. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
Ongoing: Explore the history of the 20th century in this new gallery designed, curated and fabricated by the Cape Fear Museum team. The revamped 20th century gallery is the final chapter of the Museum’s core exhibit, Cape Fear Stories. The new exhibit paints a picture of New Hanover County and the dramatic social, cultural and economic transformations that shaped life in the 20th century and beyond. • Ongoing: Michael Jordan, known worldwide for his spectacular basketball skills, grew up in Wilmington. He achieved phenomenal success in basketball, and he worked hard to achieve his goals at every level. "Michael Jordan: Achieving Success" showcases his early years and Wilmington roots. Several artifacts are on display including an unworn pair of 1987 Air Jordan 1 shoes. • Ongoing: Space Place: Hands-on STEM interactives include a robotic arm, microscopic experiments and a glove box challenge. Visual elements offer real-time information about the International Space Station’s location and daily operations. • Ongoing: Williston Auditorium: Education in Wilmington has a long, rich tradition, and the name “Williston” has been associated with schooling here since the 1860s. What began as an American Missionary Association school became—between 1923 and the day it closed its doors in 1968—the only high school for African Americans in New Hanover County. • Through Feb. 2, 2020: Once considered an essential part of a wardrobe, the fashion hat has experienced a steady decline in popularity since the 1960s. Today, many people associate stylish hats only with a Sunday church service or a special event. This selection of hats reflects a number of the popular styles worn in the Cape Fear area from the 1940s through the 1960s.• Through Oct. 6, 2019: Play Time!, an exhibit that explores how we play, create, and use our imagination as children and adults. The display includes items from the museum’s historic toy collection and hands-on activities ranging from creating art to playing dress-up. • Through Feb. 23, 2020: Dinosaur Discovery explores the world of modern paleontology and the discoveries that reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Everything we know about these prehistoric animals comes from fossils unearthed by paleontologists. These scientists study ancient life by examining their finds and piecing together clues from the past. This exhibit was de-
veloped by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. CF Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM
WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.
WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM
Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.
LATIMER HOUSE
Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower CF Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. 3rd St.
BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE
18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th-19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse. com.
BELLAMY MANSION
One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.
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kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING
Brief presentation about live animals on display in the events center and watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. every month, $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.
NATURE IN A NUTSHELL
An educator will be giving a ” Nature in a Nutshell” lesson on topics correlating with the weekly Little Explorers program theme. Our nature themes will be brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes, and other hands-on activities, Please dress for the weather (including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an extension of our current Little Explorers classed for those who would still like to sign up for these popular programs. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages: 2-5. $3/person. Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2. Time for Thanksgiving! 11/23. 10-10:30am. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.
ART EXPLORER THURSDAYS
Bring your little ones to CAM for story reading and art making! Enjoy open studio time with your family. Such as reading stories, creating art with a variety of supplies, and having fun with friends! No pre-registration necessary. Parental Supervision required at all times. Auggested donation: $5/family. 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org
YOUTH BUSINESS FAIR
Nov. 23, 10am-1pm, free: Southport-Oak Island Youth Business Fair at Southport City Gym (211 N. Atlantic Ave.). This fair will feature youth-run and -operated small businesses only. The first 100 people will receive a canvas tote bag. Young entrepreneurs have created a product or service, developed the brand, and on Saturday will market and sell it at the Youth Business Fair. The public is encouraged to attend the Fair and “Shop Small” while supporting area youth. 31 entrepreneurs will participate in the one-day market. Ages of the participants range from 2nd grade to 11th graders. The products and services vary widely including dog treats & accessories, lip gloss, wood art, honey, face painting, jewelry, paintings, apparel, slime, and if you get hungry while shopping there will be lemonade, grilled cheese sandwiches and cupcakes. Awards given. (910) 457-6964 or www.youthbusinessfair.com
recreational EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION
Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends, while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. 2 hour cruise; full bar, serving coffee and the best Bloody Mary on the river. Photographers, birders, and nature buffs love the variety of wildlife and native plants that adorn the river banks. We may see osprey, alligators,
sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Bring your camera so you won’t forget the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. Cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. $10-$20. ILM Water Tours, 212 S Water St.
FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES
Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Free. Ages: 5 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St. wilmingtonnc.gov/ departments/parks-recreation/halyburton-park
SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS CRUISE
Saturdays, 5:30pm, $20—Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. Cruises begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving and go through the weekend after Christmas. Join us this magical time of the year and celebrate with family & friends while local musicians perform your favorite Holiday songs. Featuring special Holiday Cheer from our Full Bar and tasty treats! Wilmington catamaran is fully enclosed and boasts a full bar with coffee, hot chocolate, wine, beer, spirits and more! No coolers allowed; however, you may bring snacks to enjoy while cruising. Wilmington Water Tours, wilmingtonwatertours.net.
classes/seminars
WILMINGTON OM BREW FALL SERIES
Tuesdays from 6-7pm join us and Yoga Village at the brewery for donation-based yoga. Suggested donation is $15 but you may pay-what-you-can, if needed. Donations support Yoga Village community programming. Wilmington Brewing Company, 824 South Kerr Ave. facebook.com/ events/2538362336408659.
ACUPUNTCURE WITH DRY-SALT THERAPY
Nov. 18, 11am-Nov. 22, 5pm, $45: Join us for a healing night of acupuncture and dry salt therapy. Bringing you to a place of deep relaxation and opening. Licensed acupuncturist Kyler York will help with her technique to reduce stress and allow energy to flow as it should. Community class with auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture). Sign up for a session at 6 or 7pm. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave., Unit B-8
DEADLIFT WORKSHOP
Nov. 20, 5:30pm, free: This workshop participant will learn proper deadlift technique, how to perform various versions of the deadlift, and why increasing your strength in the deadlift has many physical benefits. Learn why deadlift setup is so important. Learn how to deadlift properly without hurting yourself. What deadlift variation is best for you? Pre-reg: wilmingtonrecreation.com. The Sherriedale Morgan Boxing and Fitness Center, 302 S 10th St. Open to general public.
BRICKS TO BUBBLEGUM
Nov. 21, 6pm: Developing grit, resilience, work ethic, and persistence takes time. Students often use phrases such as, “I can’t,” or “It’s too hard.” But Dr. Carol Dweck, psychologist, author, and pioneer of the Growth Mindset Theory, says failure is an opportunity for success. Join us as we examine Dr. Dweck’s work and how we can cultivate this kind of thinking within our children. This workshop is free to the public, but registration is required. www.hillschoolofwilmington.org/ event-details/bricks-to-bubblegum-fostering-a-growth-mindset. The Hill School of Wilmington, 3333 Jaeckle Dr., Ste. 140
ADULT CRAFT CAMP AND YOGA
Nov. 23, 11am-3pm: Craft Camp will be a celebration of the turning of the seasons, with DIY Winter Hoop Wreaths! We will start the day with yoga and then move to the craft, working with fresh flowers, foliage, fibers, colors and textures. Each participant will have an abundance of fresh, dried, and forged unique ingredients to create with. $45. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
WORKSHOP W/MEROW WHEATLEY
Nov. 23, 6:30-9:30p, $50: Create a custom fresh floral design for your harvest table. Using local greenery such as magnolia leaves, bay laurel leaves and ferns, centerpieces will reflect a distinctively coastal southern autumn, with tones of cream, golden green and burgundies. An assortment of blossom color ranges will
MEDITATE AND CHILL
Join Jesse Stockton + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. $10; no need to register in advance. 507 Castle St. terrasolsanctuary.com.
ELEMENTS OF SONGWRITING CLASS
In Elements of Songwriting we will examine the major elements of what goes into writing original music. We will study lyrics, melody, harmony, form, rhythm, and survey techniques used to enhance your songwriting. We will look at examples of music and lyrics, and discuss creative strategies for finding ideas and completing songs. The class will meet Mondays from 12-2 p.m. in Southport. Contact Barbara McFall, for details on how to sign up. They are also doing in person registration at 704 N. Lord Street, Southport. mcfallb@brunswickcc.edu. 910755-7300.
THE ART OF NONDOING
Nov. 16, 6-7:15pm, $40: Learn deep relaxation while remaining awake. Connect to yourself to find peace and clarity. Offered by Shannon Miller. Relax in our comfortable chairs while you are guided to a safe and calm space. Combined with dry salt therapy which helps us to expand the lung capacity bringing more nourishing oxygen to the body and cells! Book online or call us 910679-8066; register in advance. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave., unit B-8
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allow personalization of your own unique arrangement to complement your harvest table. Learn the basics of combining floral colors, shapes and textures, and proper handling for support materials for long lasting centerpieces. No experience in floral arrangement is necessary. Includes supplies and your own centerpiece! Gallery Citrine, 17 S. 2nd St.
CATHARSIS: THE SHOW
Nov. 23, 9pm: Catharsis—the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Join us for an evening of emotional exploration! We will use art forms such as bellydance, fire, sideshow, poetry, hoop, and burlesque to journey through the spectrum of human emotion. Featuring the talents of: Diana Zaccaria, Tim Joyner, Jessica Lacy, Nita Moran-Fuentes, Arianna Tysinger, Sarah Wiggins, Dixie Deyné, and our lovely MC, Beau Walker. This will be Dixie Deyné’s bittersweet goodbye to North Carolina, so come out, support and enjoy! Also be sure to check out Catharsis: the workshop if you’re interested in learning some related tactics for your own performance art. $15 or $25 workshop and show combo. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
RADIANT RELAXATION
Nov. 24, 3pm, $55: Join Raessa Edmonds for a pampering. Space limited to 5 participants, must sign up in advance to reserve your spot. ✨Radiant Relaxation—Whole-body wellness to help you feel peace, tranquility and relaxation. Hot tea, essential oils, re-
storative yoga poses, and mini Reiki energy treatments all wrapped into 90 minutes of blissful relaxation. No yoga experience is required. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave., Unit B-8. pranasaltcave.com
CONDUCTING ELECTIONS IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
Nov. 25, 11:30am: Conducting Elections in a Challenging Environment: A Conversation with Sara Knotts and Rae Hunter-Havens, directors of the Brunswick County and New Hanover County Boards of Election. St. Paul’s, 16th & Market street. lwvlcf.org
lectures/readings WHY OLD PLACES MATTER
Nov. 23, 11:30am - 1:30pm: Tom Mayes, author of “Why Old Places Matter,” will drop by Old Books on Front St. (hey, we are an old place!) to give a talk and sign some books. He is in town for the Annual Fundraiser for the Historic Wilmington Foundation. He has graciously agreed to give us some of his time while he is here! Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. www.oldbooksonfrontst. com
clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT
Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes, BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band
playing great classic-southern R&R music! Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.
PCYP
No membership required; all ages and professions welcome. Look for PCYP Ambassadors with silver name tags to get acquainted. Free food, networking, raffles, business-casual attire. Dates: Nov. 20 hosted by Poe’s Tavern—Wrightsville Beach; Dec. 4 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire; Dec. 13 members only Christmas party, sponsored by River Landing, hosted by St Thomas Preservation Hall / City Club. Memberships: $25-$35. www.pcyp.thrivecart.com/annual-membership. RiverLights, 109 Pier Master Point #100
UNRAVELED
First Thurs. every month, 10am, a morning of knitting or crochet and conversation. This is a self-guided drop-in program. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own materials and projects to work on; supplies not provided. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
NEW HANOVER NAACP MEETING
Nov. 21, 7pm, free: The New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, November 21, 7 pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Information on plans for the MLK Breakfast in January 2020 and other important state and community issues will be on the agenda as well as upcoming New Hanover NAACP branch activities and events. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. 910-508-9414 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.
LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY
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T HIBACHI T SUSHI T TEMPURA T DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
Nov. 23, 10am-7pm: Celebrating the independent spirit of local comic book specialty shops. It’s a day to get to your local shops and check out all the stuff that make comic and specialty shops so… special! Join us for a day full of fun, sales, raffles, exclusives, and best of all–Superstar artist Vanesa Del Rey! Known for her works on Marvel’s Scarlet Witch, Wolverine, and Black Widow as well as creator-owned independent books like Redlands and Hit, Vanesa has only begun to make her mark on the comic and art community. Be sure to get down here and hang out with a super rad artist (signing from 11am-2pm) and our motley crew for Local Comic Shop Day! Memory Lane Comics, 201 Princess St. mlcshop.com
culinary FERMENTAL
Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer. • Nov. 21, 5pm: Beaujolais Nouveau began as a phenomenon in French bars, cafes, and bistros as each fall the new Beaujolais arrived with much
anticipation and fanfare. Historically served directly from barrels, the wine was young, made to drink while the other Beaujolais is taking a more leisurely course in tanks and barrels. Wine available for sale starting at 10am. Food Truck: Soulful Twist, 6pm. Live Music: Emily Burdette, 7pm. fermental.net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.
FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS
3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.
RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET
Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath and body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more. N. Water St., historic downtown, along the beautiful Cape Fear River. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.
SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING
Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.
PORT CITY GREAT BURGER CHALLENGE
In 30 mins, eat 48 ounces of burger meat with three toppings and fries! Beat it and we take care of the bill and put your face on the Wall of Glory! Fail, and straight to The Wall of Shame you go. Bring your stretchy pants and good luck! Offer is daily. 11am-11pm, Port City Burgers & Brews, 11 Market St.
tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90-minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. brownpapertickets. com/event/1282390
GHOST WALK
6:30-8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Water and Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-7941866. www.hauntedwilmington.com
BELLAMY MANSION
Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through lush Victorian garden, shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees.
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See elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. 503 Market St.
MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR
Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45, child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd
OFF THE RECORD TOURS
Thurs., 6:30pm: CAM Gallery tours, led by museum staff, are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-the-scenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing. CAM Members: Free, non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.
WALKING TOUR OF CAROLINA BEACH
Walking Tour of the Historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk meets at the Visitors
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Bureau Kiosk just south of the new Hampton Inn and features members of the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society leading a 50-minute tour into the past, answering questions like: Where did the “birth of the Shag” take place? Did you know there was a movie theater called The Wave on the Boardwalk? How long has Britt’s Donuts been on the Boardwalk, and has it always been in the same place? Why was the Red Apple so popular? Where was the largest dance floor south of Washington DC located? Society asks for a $10 donation. Children under 12 tour free. Carolina Beach Board Walk, Cape Fear Blvd.
WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS
Cameron Art Museum: Explore, discuss and learn more about the artwork currently on view at CAM. Members: free. Museum admission all others. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. www. cameronartmuseum.org
BEHIND THE SCENES GALLERY TALKS
Hear the stories behind the acquisition and selection of the artworks on display. Nov. 22, 11am: ”Unfolding Noguchi,” a collaboration between CAM and the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum (NY) with CAM’s Chief Curator, Holly Tripman Fitzgerald. CAM members: free; nonmembers, museum admission.
Brown Wing, CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org
support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP
Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. A great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.
ANXIETY/OCD SUPPORT GROUP
Group meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets third Sat. ea. month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
PFLAG
First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.
MS SUPPORT GROUP
Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne (910) 232-2033 or Burt (910) 383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)
“Beware of what disturbs the heart,” said Ibn Mas’ud, a companion of the prophet Mohammed. “If something unsettles your heart, then abandon it.” My wise Aries friend Artemisia has a different perspective. She advises, “Pay close attention to what disturbs the heart. Whatever has the power to unsettle your heart will show you a key lesson you must learn, a crucial task you’d be smart to undertake.” Here’s my synthesis of Ibn Mas’ud and Artemisia: Do your very best to fix the problem revealed by your unsettled heart. Learn all you can in the process. Then, even if the fix isn’t totally perfect, move on. Graduate from the problem for good.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Taurus social critic Bertrand Russell won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. He’s regarded as the founder of analytic philosophy and one of the twentieth century’s premier intellectuals. But he went through a rough patch in 1940. He was adjudged “morally unfit” to accept his appointment as a professor at the City College of New York. The lawsuit that banned him from the job described him as being “libidinous, lustful, aphrodisiac, and irreverent.” Why? Simply because of his liberated opinions about sexuality, which he had conscientiously articulated in his book *Marriage and Morals*. In our modern era, we’re more likely to welcome libidinous, lustful, aphrodisiac, and irreverent ideas if they’re expressed respectfully, as Russell did. With that as a subtext, I invite you to update and deepen your relationship with your own sexuality in the coming weeks.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
In her poem “What the Light Teaches,” Anne Michaels describes herself arriving at a lover’s house soaked with rain, “dripping with new memory.” She’s ready for “one past to grow out of another.” In other words, she’s eager to leave behind the story that she and her lover have lived together up until now—and begin a new story. A similar blessing will be available for you in the coming weeks, Gemini: a chance for you and an intimate partner or close ally to launch a new chapter of your history together.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Some scientists deride astrology despite being ignorant about it. For example, they complain, “The miniscule gravitational forces beaming from the planets can’t possibly have any effect on our personal lives.” But the truth is most astrologers don’t believe planets exert influence on us with gravity or any other invisible force. Instead, we analyze planetary movements as evidence of a hidden order in the universe. It’s comparable to the way weather forecasters use a barometer to read atmospheric pressure but know that barometers don’t cause changes in atmospheric pressure. I hope this inspires you, Cancerian, as you develop constructive critiques of situations in your own sphere. Don’t rely on naive assumption and unwarranted biases. Make sure you have the correct facts before you proceed. If you do, you could generate remarkable transformations in the coming weeks.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
As you glide into the Season of Love, I’d love you to soak up wise counsel from the author bell hooks (she doesn’t capitalize her name). “Many people want love to function like a drug, giving them an immediate and sustained high,” she cautions. “They want to do nothing, just passively receive the good feeling.” I trust you won’t do that, Leo. Here’s more from hooks: “Dreaming that love will save us, solve all our problems or provide a steady state of bliss or security only keeps us stuck in wishful fantasy, undermining the real power of the love—which is to transform us.” Are you ready to be transformed by love, Leo?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Burrow down as deep as you dare, Virgo. Give yourself pep talks as you descend toward the gritty core of every matter. Feel your way into the underground, where the roots meet the foundations. It’s time for you to explore the myster-
ies that are usually beneath your conscious awareness. You have a mandate to reacquaint yourself with where you came from and how you got to where you are now.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
It’s natural and healthy to feel both the longing to connect and the longing to be independent. Each of those urges deserves an honored place in your heart. But you may sometimes experience them as being contradictory; their opposing pulls may rouse tension. I bring this to your attention because I suspect that the coming weeks will be a test of your ability to not just abide in this tension, but to learn from and thrive on it. For inspiration, read these words by Jeanette Winterson. “What should I do about the wild heart that wants to be free and the tame heart that wants to come home? I want to be held. I don’t want you to come too close. I want you to scoop me up and bring me home at night. I don’t want to tell you where I am. I want to be with you.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The Louvre Museum in Paris displays 38,000 objects throughout its eighteen acres of floor space. Among its most treasured thirteenth-century artworks is “The Madonna and Child in Majesty Surrounded by Angels,” a huge painting by Italian painter Cimabue. When a museum representative first acquired it in the nineteenth century, its price was five francs, or less than a dollar. I urge you to be on the lookout for bargains like that in the coming weeks. Something that could be valuable in the future may be undervalued now.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Sagittarian performance artist Marina Abramović observes that Muhammad, Buddha, Jesus, and Moses “all went to the desert as nobodies and came back as somebodies.” She herself spent a year in Australia’s Great Sandy Desert near Lake Disappointment, leading her to exclaim that the desert is “the most incredible place, because there is nothing there except yourself, and yourself is a big deal.” From what I can tell, Sagittarius, you’re just returning from your own metaphorical version of the desert, which is very good news. Welcome back! I can’t wait to see what marvels you spawn.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Upcoming events may bedevil your mind. They may mess with your certainties and agitate your self-doubts. But if you want my view about those possibilities, they’re cause for celebration. According to my analysis of the astrological indicators, you will benefit from having your mind bedeviled and your certainties messed with and your self-doubts agitated. You may, ultimately, even thrive and exult and glow like a miniature sun. Why? Because you need life to gently but firmly kick your ass in just the right way so you’ll become alert to opportunities you have been ignoring or blind to.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Every writer I’ve ever known says a key practice to becoming a good writer is to read a lot of books. So what are we to make of the fact that one of the 20th century’s most celebrated novelists didn’t hew to that principle? In 1936, three years before the publication of his last book, Aquarian-born James Joyce confessed that he had “not read a novel in any language for many years.” Here’s my take on the subject: More than any other sign of the zodiac, you Aquarians have the potential to succeed despite not playing by conventional rules. And I suspect your power to do that is even greater than usual these days.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
“If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it,” wrote Piscean novelist John Irving. In the coming weeks, Pisces, you will have the power to get clearer than ever before about knowing the way of life you love. As a bonus, I predict you will also have an expanded access to the courage necessary to actually live that way of life. Take full advantage!
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