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HONORING THE DEAD, PGS. 30-31 The Latimer House Museum will host a special exhibit, “Victorian Mourning,” featuring tours and reenactments this month, leading up to Halloween. They’ll also have tarot-card readings and haunting ephemera and artifacts on display from Oct. 26-28. All photos by Tom Dorgan

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NEWS>>LIVE LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Continuing the short-term-rental debate BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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he short-term rental debate continues to rage in our area and exerts its presence in the City Council election. In the new “sharing economy,” numerous services have become part of daily life in the last five years: Uber and Lyft ride services, Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO) and Airbnb for short-term vacation lodging, are among the most well-known.

term rentals in residential districts in August of to report the ROT collected for both the loft 2016. Currently, it looks to be on course for and the bed and breakfast I hope to open in October 2017. the next year. We add the sales tax for the In the midst of all the excitement, a year loft to our monthly sales-tax remittance to the ago, on October 1, 2016, I opened the The state.

Top Shelf Loft above the bookstore as a nightly rental. At the one-year anniversary mark, it seemed like a good time to weigh in on the conversation with a little bit of what I have In November of 2015 the Residents of learned this year.

Old Wilmington (ROW) drafted a letter to the I should start by stating The Top Shelf is in Wilmington City Council to request short-term downtown’s central business district (CBD), rentals advertised on Airbnb and VRBO sites not the residential historic district. Consebe prohibited from operating in Wilmington’s quently, we applied to change our zoning of Residential Historic District. Since the discus- the second floor of the building from residension has spread to almost every corner of the tial to lodging—which meant we had to do a City of Wilmington and New Hanover County. walk-through with the city and county. We apOriginally City Council expected to pass a plied for a room occupancy tax (ROT) number resolution to address regulations for short4 encore | oct 11 - oct 17, 2017 | www.encorepub.com

I get asked a lot of questions from people about how we actually operate. Where do we advertise? Is it on Airbnb? How is it going?

(That usually means: Are you making any money?)

So, yes, we do advertise on the big three: Airbnb, VRBO and TripAdvisor. We also have a separate website. When we began, we used a booking software with the site.

However, the people who owned the software could not figure out their billing, and after multiple months of getting double billed, we cancelled our relationship with them. Since we

are already set up to process credit cards through the bookstore, we decided the service they provided was not essential.

Airbnb has been far and away the best of the four options. We have just actually booked our first stay with VRBO. We have yet to complete a booking with TripAdvisor, though it has sent us some referrals who have elected to stay with us and book directly, rather than through their service.

Something that surprised me is the prevalence through both VRBO and TripAdvisor of the scam booking: We receive a request to book with a request to pay by check instead of online. We are requested to send an address and name to receive the check, etc. Some are more obvious, with four names and addresses of a family copied and pasted into the request—which

would not ever be part of the usual conversation. Some are a bit more sophisticated. We haven’t had such happen with Airbnb.

Surprisingly, for the most part, younger guests (20s age group) on Airbnb have been far more pleasant to deal with than older adults. After some time spent discussing it with millennials and older members of staff the theory I have come up with is, younger people are far more aware of the repercussions of the online review world. Since Airbnb lets hosts review guests, they take it more seriously than older adults who seem to come in with an attitude of entitlement. So that bit of sociology has been interesting to watch.

The horror stories I have heard from people about short-term-rental guests made taking this leap difficult. Outside of one bridal shower that left penis stickers on the wall and covered every available surface with penisshaped confetti, we have had pretty good experiences. (Really, I could go the rest of my life without trying to pry penis confetti out of the grooves in a hard wood floor.) We have met some very nice and thoughtful people.

We have been part of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, military balls, and family reunions. All experiences have been really lovely.

However, it is a lot of work, and don’t let anyone say otherwise. Anyone considering

opening a short-term rental should ask if he or she would ever consider a job cleaning hotel rooms. Because that is essentially what renters do. Laundry? Yep, that, too. With tight turn-arounds, it can get nerve-racking.

We rent a parking space in the library parking deck for our guests to use, and invariably once a month the gate isn’t working. When we try to talk with Lanier Parking, the company that manages the deck, they tell us it is a problem with the county. And these are just part and parcel of what is involved.

One of the issues in the ongoing discussion of short-term rental relates to the room occupancy tax and sales-tax collections.

From the beginning, I have been paying both ROT and sales tax on each rental night. But a few months ago I noticed bookings through Airbnb have a significant fee that gets added on top of our listing price; the fee is noted both as ROT and sales tax.

Wait a minute, I thought. Does that mean Airbnb is remitting ROT and sales tax? Does that mean it has been getting paid twice? Are they really doing it, or are they just saying they are doing it?

Neil Gaimon has said several times one of the reasons he became a writer is because writers can ask questions. I wanted to know: Does New Hanover County actually receive a check from Airbnb each month?

So I called the tax department. They transferred me to finance, who transferred me to Ruth Smith, chief communications officer for New Hanover County. Smith arranged for me to meet Lisa Wurtzbacher, New Hanover County’s CFO.

OK, I thought. This could be interesting.

Turns out my relatively straight-forward question was anything but simple to answer.

The short of it: Yes, Airbnb sends a check for ROT. However, it doesn’t come with any break down for which property it covers—which seems a little insane since they clearly have the info. Apparently, several companies send checks to the county with very little, if any, accompanying documentation. So, tentatively, Airbnb is paying ROT. The followup question: Do short-term renters get credit for it? Probably not.

It’s an issue of concern for a number of finance departments around the state who are grappling with issues related to short-term rentals. Obviously, the county is grateful for the tax revenue, but they would like to be able to properly account for it and allocate it. Which brings up the next question: What is ROT used for? In a weird way, it is like a closedloop system. ROT is collected on rooms rented to visitors to the area. It is then spent on beach renourishment and marketing efforts to

draw more tourists to spend money here.

Obviously, our beautiful, well-cared-for sandy beaches are a big draw; investing in them has proven to be worthwhile for us. If we don’t invest in promoting them, and the many other fascinating aspects of visiting here, no one will know.

Actually, from a small-business owner’s perspective, it is kind of great to get to benefit from services paid for by customers that generate more customers. Tourism is a fascinating and difficult beast to quantify: Each visitor needs food to eat and transportation, not to mention a place to stay—which runs the gamut from staying in a friend’s living room to the KOA camp ground, to the a beach front hotel room, to the Greystone Inn and everything imaginable in between.

Over and over again, we have been surprised at how many people come with big family groups and opt to stay with us because of a full kitchen to accommodate an assortment of food restriction and needs.

Yet again, here is my two cents on the STR debate: Regulate them like a bed and breakfast, with fire inspections, tax collection, and city and county approval. Playing on a level field is not only fair for everyone but safer for the guests, the owners and the nearby neighbors.

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NEWS>>OP-ED

READY FOR FOOTBALL?

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positives, the seeds of a stubbornness that still serves me. But there are darker lessons about masculinity, strength, and ot me. Many men are boycotting life in similar “character-building” events the NFL this season, angry that experienced by far too many boys. several of their exalted gladiators Playing football as a teen, I cut across refuse to be good soldiers. These fans were able to overlook the routine NFL the middle to catch a pass and got my bell shootings, sexual assaults and OJ Simp- rung and ribs cracked. (Does holding on son—but not players taking a knee dur- to the ball make me a real man?) I didn’t ing the national anthem to bring attention need a concussion protocol to teach me to racial injustice. Other boycotters are football is brain-rattling, mind-numbing upset at the wussification of the game it- mock combat. Watching my sons play self; at young players retiring after only sports (including football) in paranoid a few dozen concussions. These men patriotic post-9/11 America didn’t help. would sell their whole fantasy team to There is no need for any high-school student/athlete to wear camouflage uniplay one down with the real Patriots. forms to “support the troops” or turn evWelcome back to Sunday afternoon, guys! ery sports game into an Army-recruiting Maybe that mancave-drinking time can event. In the trustworthy republic, we be spent going for a run, practicing yoga, could yet become there will always be hugging a tree, or perhaps even hugging enough truly committed youth to defend the Constitution. a son or daughter.

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BY: MARK BASQUILL

I support Colin Kaepernick and crew, but I’ve long questioned our national zealotry for a game that is intentionally violent, teaches obedience more than self-discipline, fosters tribe-mind in what’s left of damaged brains, and is crazy sexist. It’s the signature sport of an empire that would rather let an inexperienced impulsive business “man” carry the aptly named “Nuclear Football” than a qualified woman.

Football’s armored up, helmeted, militarized masked version of a man projects and protects a narrow and fragile version of masculinity that diminishes men and women. There’s nothing wrong with a 250-pound man able to bench press a cow and run 40 yards in 4.6 seconds while tap-dancing through other behemoths trying to tackle him. But those biggly skills represent one version of a man, not the only or even best version.

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Flaws and all, football is as American as jazz or apple pie. Because the game is so popular here, it seems like it should have universal appeal. Why are there no Pop Warner leagues in Mali, Pakistan or Syria? Probably because, like obesity and diabetes, football is a product of American abundance and our perpetually insecure empire. (Fear not, sports fans, I predict the Stars & Stripes will fly until the Moscow Cossacks beat the Cowboys in Dallas on Thanksgiving.)

Football may be the signature sport of our American empire, but baseball was the signature sport of the American republic. About a decade after Joe DiMaggio retired in 1951, baseball lost its grip on what Eisenhower termed “the emerging military-industrial complex.” According to Casey, “hope springs eternal,” and according to Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon’s iconic “Bull Durham” character), Walt Whitman once said, “I see great Recent hurricane disasters and our things in baseball. It’s our game, the hawk’s nest bump-stock shooter have American game. It will repair our losses at least temporarily dulled my interest and be a blessing to us.” in distractions, but I’ve always had betThis football season I’ll take a knee ter things to do than watch two platoons of my fellow males armor up and throw with Kaepernick and sing with Paul Sibombs. When I was 6, my dad taught mon: “Where have you gone Joe DiMagme to catch a football by bouncing the gio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” pigskin off my head, laughing, and call- No, I won’t be watching NFL football yet ing me a little girl. Apparently, I cried with again this season, but I’d like to see this anger and wouldn’t leave the playground POTUS Article 25’d, and the “Nuclear until I made a few catches. When my fa- Football,” in saner hands. And I’d love to ther told me that story, he highlighted the see a great Yanks-Cubs fall classic.

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searched high and low for Mercedes, recognizable by her 5-foot-wide horns, but the only sighting of her has been near the El Dorado, Kansas, Walmart, about 10 miles away. Johnson says this isn’t the first time she’s run off: “She is more of a loner.”

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Ebony Woody, 34, of Columbus, Ohio, was nothing if not thorough on the morning of Sept. 18 when, following an argument with her daughter, she purposely drove her car onto the sidewalk and struck the 17-year-old, who was walking to school, according to Columbus police. After knocking the girl down and running over her leg, Woody stopped and backed up, driving over the leg a second time. QFM96 reported Woody generously gave the girl a ride to her father’s house, where she dropped her off without reporting the incident. Woody later turned herself in at police headquarters and faces charges of felonious assault, aggravated vehicular assault and endangering children. The daughter was treated for two fractures to her left leg.

ANIMALS ON THE LAM

Auburn, Massachusetts, police received

a number of calls over the weekend of Sept.

15-17 about a wayward goat, but it wasn’t until the wee hours of Monday, Sept. 18, that No. 448 was finally corralled at the La Quinta Inn in Auburn, reported CBS Boston. The “mischievous runaway farm animal” was seen on surveillance video entering the lobby of the hotel and wandering the halls, “presumably to rest a bit,” said police.

Peter Blash, No. 448’s owner, said the goat jumped a 5-foot-high fence and “took off like a criminal.” However, Blash said, “I had one that made it all the way to Sturbridge.”

Just north of Benton, Kansas, a rancher posted signs promising a reward to anyone who could help him find his missing longhorn cow, Mercedes. The Wichita Eagle reported the 3-year-old black-and-white bovine went missing on Sept. 11 during Cross Trails, a weekly cowboy church service at Greg Johnson’s Prairie Rose Ranch. Friends, neighbors and family have

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Coolidge, Arizona, resident Victor Pratt boasts that he’s played with snakes his whole life. So when a rattlesnake slithered by during a family party at a nearby lake on Sept. 7, Pratt grabbed the viper and showed the kids “how to catch it and I was playing with it like little kids do. I wasn’t thinking. I was showing off,” he admitted to FOX 10 News. The rattler apparently didn’t want to play along and bit Pratt on his face and neck. Pratt’s sons quickly drove him to a nearby emergency room, and he was later airlifted to Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, where Dr. Steven Curry treated him. “There is a 100 percent chance he would have died if he’d not made it to the hospital within minutes,” Curry noted. Pratt remained unconscious for several days. He told reporters he had learned his lesson and would not play with rattlesnakes again.

OOPS!

A family in Coventry, England, are “quite mortified” after calling the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in September to rescue a lizard peeking from underneath a bed in their home. But when officer Vic Hurr arrived at the home, she discovered the “lizard” was not a “lizard at all, it was a pink stripy sock.” The dirty imposter sock, about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide, wasn’t moving, Hurr noted. “I think the family eventually saw the funny side,” an RSPCA spokeswoman told the Independent. “The sock had obviously been there quite a while. It was a typical teenager’s bedroom, I suppose.”

ner flashed on the screen. At increased volume, a man’s voice boomed: “Realize this, extremely violent times will come,” said viewer Stacy Laflamme of Lake Forest, who was watching HGTV on the Cox Communications cable system. Spectrum customers also received the alert. The warning seemed especially timely given that doomsday writer David Meade had predicted the end of the world “as we know it” to occur two days later. Laflamme told the Orange County Register the message “sounded like a radio broadcast coming through the television.” Dennis Johnson, a spokesman for Spectrum, said: “We have confirmed that we were fed an incorrect audio file,” but neither company could determine where the audio had come from.

BRIGHT IDEAS

Kevin Michael Cook, 24, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, was too drunk to drive on Sept. 3, so he enlisted the help of an 8-year-old girl. WPXI News reports the girl told Darlington Township police that Cook, a family friend, ordered her into a car at her grandmother’s house and forced her to drive him toward East Palestine, Ohio. The car stopped after nearly wrecking twice, as bystanders called 911. Police tried to give Cook a sobriety test, but he was too impaired to finish it. He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, driving under the influence and driving without a license.

Prosecutors in Geneva, Switzerland, are looking for the culprits who flushed about $100,000 in 500-euro notes down four toilets in the city in May — one in the vault area of the UBS Bank, and the other three in nearby bistros. While neither throwing money away nor blocking a toilet is a crime, Vincent Derouand of the Geneva Prosecutor’s Office told the Tribune de Geneve, “we want to be sure of the origin of the money.”

The cash was confiscated during the invesThe Caving Club at Indiana University tigation, but Derouand said there was no imexplored Sullivan Cave in southern Indiana mediate reason to think it was dirty money. on Sept. 17, but when they headed back to campus, they forgot one thing: a 19-year-old freshman physics major who had become GOVERNMENT IN ACTION separated from the group and was trapped Texas state Rep. Dawnna Dukes’ corrupbehind a locked gate. When the club presi- tion trial is scheduled for Oct. 16, when she dent realized two days later that a caver will face charges of giving a taxpayer-funded had been left behind, members rushed raise to a legislative aide as compensation back to save him. “You could tell they were for ferrying Dukes’ daughter between school pretty shaken up,” the caver told the Indi- and home. The Austin American-Statesman ana Daily Student. “They did near kill me.” reports that prosecutors in Travis County The student reported he licked moisture off also plan to present evidence of 19 additionthe cave walls during the ordeal and wrote al “extraneous acts,” including accusations goodbye letters to his family on his iPhone that Dukes spent $51,000 in taxpayer monuntil the battery died. (BONUS: The rescued ey on an online psychic, was absent for roll caver’s name is Lukas Cavar.) call 65 percent of the time, and appeared impaired at a House committee meeting when she showed up late, explaining: “I know I’m THE WEIRD APOCALYPSE talking a lot. I’m full of morphine and will be Cable television viewers in Orange Counheaded out of here soon.” ty, California, were stunned on the morning of Sept. 21 when an ominous message accompanied by an “Emergency Alert” ban-

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ARTS>>MUSIC

ROCKIN’ FOLK FOURSOME: Durham’s Hardworker heads to ILM for Walking Tall benefit

me a better performer.

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

e: Danny and Alex?

Danny Nowell (DN): For me, there really was no “process” before the band. I signed on without thinking before that show Sus mentioned accepting on a lark. I had barely been playing, much less writing or collaborating with anyone. So, like Mike mentioned, we’ve been moving our process from just adding instrumental or vocal parts to really building songs together, which I think usually creates our strongest work.

Alex Treyz (AT): Before joining up with Sus, Mike and Danny, I had been singing at the top of my lungs alone in my car while driving around Durham—likely alarming other drivers. I really missed singing with other people! When the opportunity arose to join the fledgling band at that first gig Sus mentioned, I leapt at the chance. Working with these three has introduced me to bands they love (Wilco, Snarky Puppy, Courtney Barnett), stretched me as a singer, and made me fall even more in love with music and performing. e: It’s ironic this album is called “Go Alone,” as you all have come together to make this band and music. Tell us more about this name.

BENEFIT SHOW: Hardworker will play new tunes from their latest album at Bottega this Saturday for Walking Tall benefit. Photo by Jennifer Simonton.

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here’s no bull coming out of the Bull City when it comes to Durham’s musical talents, and across all genres: Americana, folk, bluegrass, funk, and rock benders and blenders. Durham’s Hardworker will be trekking down to the Port City to play a benefit show for Walking Tall Wilmington on October 14 at Bottega Art and Wine Bar on North Fourth Street.

Originally an acoustic-folk duo, Sus Long (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Mike Conner (bass, banjo) decided to seek out a louder rock sound with the addition of guitarist Danny Nowell and vocalist Alex Treyz in 2015. An EP (2015) and a couple of singles later, they now have a full-length record, “Go Alone” (July 2017). encore caught up with the Hardworker foursome to chat more about their latest output of art. encore (e): Tell our readers about this jump from acoustic duo into a more

rockin’ version of Hardworker.

Sus Long (SL): The duo lasted until I accepted an opening slot at a bigger local club without consulting Mike. We were playing around town at friends’ houses [and] small, quiet cocktail parties. But, when it came time to fill a room, we realized we should double-down and fill out the sound as well.

Mike Conner (MC): I was just beginning to learn and write on banjo at that time, but I’ve been a bass player for much longer. So, when I write songs, I often imagine them arranged, and I definitely was interested in playing with a drummer. That’s when we caught a vision for how our folk songs could become rock songs. So it was more of a quick decision.

SL: But to be clear: never accept gigs without consulting your songwriting partner.

MC: I think it worked out OK. e: Sus and Mike, how has working

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with Danny and Alex directly impacted your music and process?

MC: Our process for writing songs usually begins privately and then becomes collaborative, as we think about live performance. Most of the songs on “Go Alone” began as voice memos that Sus and I sent back and forth on our phones, a banjo riff here, a vocal melody there. I did a lot of the musical arranging on my own, and Sus wrote all of the lyrics. With Danny and Alex in the band, I’m aware of our possibilities at the start of the writing process. I can write something I think Danny will really like, or a part that has Alex’s vocal texture and range in mind. We bonded a lot while recording at the studio, so our second album will likely be more collaborative earlier in the process.

SL: And it should also be said singing with Alex Treyz is like hitting the courts with Maria Sharapova for some doubles.

Just having her up there next to me makes

SL: “Go Alone” is taken from our first track “Kansas City.” The line is “I don’t wanna go alone.” As we looked at the lyrical threads that connect these songs, we saw a lot of loneliness, a lot of separation, and we recognized the irony of the whole record: 11 songs about isolation produced at a moment when we’re all finally, as a band, experiencing a lot of belonging with one another. e: How does “Go Alone” reflect how far you’ve come since the first EP? SL: For me I keep coming back to the magic of collaboration. I mostly pushed the EP through on my own, and it’s a pretty good little record. Since then, the four of us have become true partners, and we’ve been able to make something bigger and more beautiful than any one of us could have done on our own.

MC: A bad banjo player to a decent one. e: Are there one or two songs you could tell us more about that you feel really capture where you are as a band at the moment (in sound, process, etc.)?

BULL CITY TALENT: Hardworker’s Alex Treyz and Sus Long (above) make up one half of this four-piece band out of Durham, NC. Photo by Jennifer Simonton.

SL: “Kansas City” sums up so much of what we’ve been working on. The tiny banjo layered with thick synth bass, the work Alex and I do to sing with a special kind of synchronicity, and Danny lending that gritty, electric backbone. As far as taste and tradition go, it’s a weird foursome to find in the same band, but some of our best moments come out of a musical fusion that often seems like it just shouldn’t work.

MC: “Lazarus” is an important song to us.

When we wrote it, I was participating in a creative writing group with some guys on North Carolina’s Death Row. I had recently preached my grandfather’s funeral, and I was in a class at divinity school on death and resurrection. So I had a lot of thoughts swirling around my mind on death and those condemned to die. Sus also was working at that time with women at a minimum security prison in Raleigh. We wrote “Lazarus” for them, to honor them and advocate for them.

Musically, it came together during an early writing retreat with Danny where he added the guitar theme and solo. e: You worked with a different studio and producer/engineer on this and a couple of singles since the first EP. How much has that come into play in terms of sound exploration and final product?

SL: We’ve been a band for about twoand-half years and have found every step of the process to have a steep learning curve. This has meant that our producers and engineers have taught us a lot about how to craft a mood...

MC: Or a vibe, as Bingham would say.

SL: Across each record.

As producers, David Wimbish and Alex Bingham brought two very strong and very

different visions to these records—which is good. We like vision. And, of course, it was an incredible treat to be recorded

by Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Ben Folds Five, Pavement) at the Fidelitorium. e: Per ILM’s show to help benefit Walking Tall, how did you get on board with a fundraising show for them?

MC: Randy [Evans, founder,] and I met briefly in 2016 when we attended a licensing school to become local pastors in the United Methodist Church. Before we booked this show, I was unaware of Walking Tall, but I’m really glad this is the work Randy has chosen to do. e: Is there anything else you’d like to add about “Go Alone” or the upcoming show?

MC: We paid for the recording and production of “Go Alone” with a Kickstarter platform. We realize this experience was in many ways a gift to us from those who believed in our art, so we are excited to give back a bit at the show. “Go Alone” will be available at the show as a CD, and folks can also listen to it on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

SL: And you gotta come out if you want to hear Alex cover Robert Plant.

DETAILS: Hardworker

Saturday, October 14, 5 p.m.

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THE NATURE OF MUSIC:

Steep Canyon Rangers take to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater stage Hill as a full-time guide and it’s remained his passion to this day. In fact, he always wanted to open his own shop after college o me, there’s nothing more but was instead swept away by music. beautiful than the river,” Steep “I still guide some when I can,” he’s Canyon Rangers’ Woody Platt muses of days he gets to fish. “It’s re- sure to add. “I’m constantly fishing on the ally one of the only times I can relax my road and when we were in Wilmington mind. And music has a similar impact. at Greenfield Lake last year, I spent two Even when I’m not performing, when I’m days fishing there, too. It’s also how I met listening to music, it just kind of takes you Steve Martin. I guided him and his wife in away. . . . there’s a neat connection be- my early 20s.”

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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tween the outdoors and Americana music.

Steve Martin, comedian and actor, as People who are drawn to one also tend to well as banjo picker and bluegrass showbe drawn to the other.” man, has played with Steep Canyon As someone who appreciates natural Rangers for several years now. They just resources and all NC waterways have recently joined him on NBC’s “Today” and to offer, Platt studied business and en- CBS’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” vironmental studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, to promote their second record with him, too, and remains an active advocate for aptly named “The Long-Awaited Album,” clean water where he lives in Transylva- released in September. nia County, NC. Recently, Platt and community partners were recipients of about $400,000 for a riverbank restoration project along the East Fork of the French Broad River.

“[Steve] is just like a friend and any member of the band,” Platt says. “He’s just as excited as we are. . . . he’s just great and generous. I can’t say enough good things about Steve. . . . From him The project to stabilize a piece of prop- we’ve learned a lot about showmanship— erty to its natural health—which required especially in front of thousands of people.” relocating aquatic species like hellbender Playing with Martin certainly opened salamanders, freshwater leech and sev- doors, too, but Platt and company have eral trout—involved several partners, in- had no problem gathering GRAMMY cluding the Transylvania County Soil and Awards and a following on their own acWater Conservation District, Conserva- cord. tion Advisors of North Carolina, North In fact, Platt was into music in some State Environmental, Resource Institute, form or fashion while growing up in North Natural Resources Conservation Service, Carolina. Singing in a local church choir, NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund, performing with the Brevard Boys Choir, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NC Departplaying piano, or “piddling” on one instrument of Justice Ecosystem Enhancement ment or another prepared him to meet Grants Program, Wolf Creek Engineering, his fellow bandmates in college: Graham and NC Division of Water Resources.

Sharp (banjo) and Charles R. Humphrey “I’m so proud of it—it’s unbelievable,” III (upright bass). Platt found himself he says. “We improved the sedimenta- hooked since their first show at Linda’s tion and water quality for miles and miles. Bar and Grill in downtown Chapel Hill.

That’s been my pride and joy for the last “Bluegrass was kind of a novelty at a year. . . . I have a little boy, and I want the college bar at the time,” he tells. “But evriver and everything in it to be clean and erybody came and cheered us on for that healthy.” first show—and it was so bad [laughs].

While Platt’s been an avid angler most But we got confidence doing it and we of his life, he also was a fly-fishing guide never slowed down.” since he graduated from high school. He To date they’ve released a dozen or spent his summer breaks from Chapel more records. With 2015’s “Radio” they

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BIG CATCH: Steep Canyon Rangers will return to GLA after a busy year of recording new music and more.

Photo by Sandlin Gaither.

stretched beyond traditional bluegrass and into more rock ‘n’ roll territory with a full-time drummer. They had, according to Platt, finally become comfortable enough in their own skin to not worry about going by rules or fitting into a bluegrass box.

Though, there’s one song that uses kickdrum and is a little more rock-centric, their forthcoming album, “Out in the Open,” revisits more traditional folk sounds and nuances with producer Joe Henry. For example, the name “Out in the Open”—also the title of an album track—was chosen for its symbolic meaning. It’s a reflection of how they approached recording: in a circle, exposed to each others’ presence and sound.

“The record was revealing and ‘out in the open,’” Platt explains. “[Joe] really set the table and forced us into that setting. He didn’t want us to just listen to ourselves, he wanted us to listen to each

other and the whole song. . . . He let us be us.”

Steep Canyon Rangers will be playing songs from their full catalogue of music, but also tunes off “Out in the Open” (set for release January 2018) during their tour, including the stopover at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre on Friday night. “That show last year was just wonderful and we’re excited to do it again,” Platt says.

Soon after, the band will be heading back into the studio with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra to revisit various songs from their catalog for a special release due at a later date.

DETAILS:

Steep Canyon Rangers

Friday, October 13 Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 7 p.m.

Greenfield Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheatre Dr. Tickets: $25-$30 www.steepcanyon.com

A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Soul-R Fusion (6pm; $5)

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

The Annex Songwriter Session #11 (7pm; $5) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

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Tony Thompson Jazz (8pm; Free; Organ, Vocals, Percussion) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Disparager (9:30pm; $5; Metal)

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

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Neighborhood Food Truck Night (6pm; Free)

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

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

An Evening in the Annex with Hank Barbee (7pm; $15; Singer-Songwriter) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

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

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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Eric Williams (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

UNCW’s 11th Annual Rock For A Cure (6pm; $5) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

$3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

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$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

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Josh Solomon (9:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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Rush Hour Concert: David Russell and the Port City Blues (6:30pm; $5-$10)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

Brian Dolzani with Muddy Ruckus (9pm; $5)

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

Flux Capacitor (9pm; Cover TBD; Electronic) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Steven Compton (6pm; Free; Acoustic Rock)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

—Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Night (7pm; $3)

Soul-R Fusion (7pm; Free)

—Beale St. Barber Shop, 616B Castle St.

End of the Line (7pm; $3; Folk, Americana) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Moses Storm (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

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

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Brahms (7:30pm; $25-$35) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

Shake and Shag Beach Music (7:30pm; Cover TBD) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Burlesque Nights at Bourgie Nights: Halloween (8pm; $13-$18) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

The Blarney Broughs (9pm; Free; Celtic) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Rebekah Todd and The New Alphas (9:30pm; Free; Rock)

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

DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

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

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

Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free)

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Matisyahu (6pm; $25-$139)

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Sunday DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

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

Violet Bell In Concert (7pm; Free)

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

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

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James Jarvis: Ambient Jazz Piano (6pm; Free)

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

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

12/8 - The Revivalists

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Moses Storm (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy) —Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

12/1 – Clutch

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Monday Night Parade: Lit & Friends (9pm; Free)

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

Traveling Jones (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

Ghost Eagle (9pm; Cover TBD; Appalachian Roots)

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

College Night and Open Mic (7pm; Free)

10/28 – Dirty Heads

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—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

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

The Broken Bones

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Steep Canyon Rangers (7pm; $25-$30; Bluegrass)

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Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

Los Lobos (7:30pm; $36-$78; Rock, Folk, Mix) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Zach Nytomt (9:30pm; Free)

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

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Mayday with Collective Collective (10pm; Cover TBD; Rap, Hip Hop) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Neighborhood Food Truck Night (6pm; Free) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

Rebekah Todd (6pm; Free; Rock, Soul)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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

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

Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3)

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

UNCW Presents: Ranky Tanky (7:30pm; $15-$40)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

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

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

GOLD EN SONG: Catch Hiss Golden Messenger at The Orange Peel on Oct. 20. Photo by Tom Dorgan MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 10/11: Joyner Lucas 10/12: Royce Da 5’9”, J. Gunn and G Yamazawa 10/13: Guided By Voices 10/14: Who’s Bad 10/14: Simply Irresistable 10/17: Algiers 10/19: Daley and Tiffany Gouche DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 10/13: Rodney Carrington 10/14: Jim Jeffries 10/27: Jeezy with Juvenile LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 10/12: Tricky and In The Valley Below 10/19: Corey Smith and Hudson Moore 10/20: Turkuaz and Con Brio 10/21: Chicano Batman & Khruangbin and The Shacks 10/26: Rayland Baxter 10/27: Runaway Gin CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 10/11: Now, Now and Dem Yuut (Back) 10/12: Turnover, Elvis Depressedly, Emma Ruth Rundle 10/12: Holly Bowling (Back) 10/13: Chelsea Wolfe and Youth Code 10/13: Witt Lowry and Ro Ransom (Back) 10/14: Matt Pond Pa and Wild Pink (Back) 10/14: River Whyless and The Grand Shell Game 10/15: ZenSoFly, Jooselord Magnus and more (Back) 10/15: Brother Ali, Sa Roc, Last Word and more 10/16: Kali Uchis and Phony Ppl 10/16: The National Parks and RIVVRS (Back) 10/17: Wes Tucker 10/17: Rachel Kiel Record Release Show (Back)

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 10/11: Banditos and Amigos 10/12: Madolin Orange and Dori Freeman 10/13: Dead Cat, sinners & Saints and Heather Himes 10/14: Purgatory 75 10/15: Connor Oberst, Tim Kasher and Frances Quinlan 10/17: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers 10/18: Against Me!, Bleached and The Dirty Nil 10/19: Los Lobos and Sam Lewis 10/20: Jump, Little Children and more

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.

CFCC’s Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. Tickets: 910-362-7999 or capefearstage.com

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 10/19: LaCrae 10/20: Appetite for Desctruction 10/21: Marsha Ambrosius and Bilal 10/22: Spoon 10/24: Krewella 10/27: Portugal. The Man THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 10/11: The Devil Wears Prada 10/13: ZZ Ward 10/17: Atlas Genius 10/18: Daley 10/21: Theory of a Deadman 10/24: Mondo Cozmo 10/25: New Found Glory THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 10/11: Run The Jewels, Denzel Curry & CUZ Lightyear 10/12: Thievery Corporation and Zach Deputy 10/13: The Jerry Douglas Band 10/14: Mandolin Orange and Dori Freeman 10/19: Whethan, Bearson and Opia 10/20: Hiss Golden Messenger 10/21: Against Me!, Bleached and The Dirty Nil 10/22: Theory Of A Deadman and Ayron Jones

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OF EGGS AND ARTISANS:

Six painters working in egg tempera contribute to UNCW’s exhibition, Art From the Egg

BY: JAMES MCCREA

W

hen mentioning “egg tempera” to most people, images of Japanese fried eggs may pop to mind. However, anyone who studies art recognizes it as the medium of choice for early Italian Renaissance painters. Long considered obsolete, egg tempera has been pushed to the sidelines by oil and acrylic paints. Postmodernism and its ever-increasing experimentation renders it all but forgotten.

Yet, Donald Furst, longtime professor and former chair of the arts department at UNCW, has spent the last two years vigorously working with the medium and examining its unique qualities. The result of his toils is “Art From the Egg,” an exhibit of egg tempera paintings, which include his work amidst five other national artists specializing in the form.

Furst’s oeuvre consists chiefly of printmaking, and varies in complexity from woodcuts to mezzotint to stone lithography.

He has shown at exhibits internationally and earned residencies at establishments, like the Tamarind Institute in New Mexico.

After decades of cranking out prints, he sought relief in the unexpected.

“I’m getting a little long in the tooth,” he says with a laugh. “I’ve been at it for about 40 years, and the great bulk of that time has been spent doing printmaking, but I’m entering my second childhood, and I’ve returned to painting after 35 years of not doing any painting at all. But the wrinkle is that it’s egg tempera painting, which is rather obscure.”

The sudden switch may seem odd, but to Furst it came naturally. Even the scope of printmaking holds numerous dissimilar methods and applications, but all of them require a great deal of time and patience.

There is little instant gratification in printmaking, nor in tempera painting. Hence, it lends itself well to Furst’s temperament.

“I would describe myself as an ‘incrementalist,’” he says. “In other words, often in printmaking the finished artwork is the result of construction of many individual moments. It’s many small things that ultimately are assembled into a finished product, and it struck me how egg tempera is very much that way. You don’t suddenly emit an egg tempera; it’s not a glorious burst of emotion and brush-strokes. It’s built in layers, wo-

ven together, and emerges over time, be it weeks or months.”

has an ethereal nature to it. Someone wouldn’t choose egg tempera if they wanted to do a photorealist or impressionistic painting because the paint doesn’t lend itself to impasto. You’re really talking about a specific range of qualities and characteristics.”

His paintings focus on landscapes in the vein of Andrew Wyeth, only with extra attention to color. Each blade of grass leaps out at the viewer as an individual brush-stroke in an autumnal field rich with myriad browns, purples and ochres. However, Furst’s work is the only example of non-figural painting in the exhibit. The other five artists—Fred Wessel, Michael Bergt, Koo Schadler, and husband-and-wife team Suzanne Scherer and Pavel Ouporov—focus on figural works.

Just the same, Wessel is an artist who approached tempera after teaching printmaking for 35 years. Confident in his drawing skill, he didn’t pursue painting until he was blown away by the sight of Sandro Botticelli’s work at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

Afterward, he was determined to learn the intricacies of painting in tempera.

“I found myself with tears welling up in my eyes,” Wessel reminisces.

“The beauty in those egg tempera paintings was overwhelming. I loved the rich and vibrant colors achieved through layers of glazing, applying thin veils of color one over another, like stained glass, all layers contributing to the final color effect.”

“Vibrancy” is the key word in describing Wessel’s work. His female forms glow with a very real sense of warmth, illuminated by the gilded backdrops that frame them. Even his still-lifes exude warmth, unhindered by the cooling floral shades of violet and green. Wessel honed his skill by studying Cennino Cennini’s “Il Libro dell’Arte,” a Renaissance-era manual for egg tempera painters.

“All of the convincing flesh tones in a painting are composed of warm and cool areas of color applied in proximity to each other,” Wessel describes. “I develop my flesh tones by working them up in an underpainting in shades of green, since it’s the complement of red or pink. Translucent areas of pink are applied over the green, methodically removing the green in various degrees. In areas like the cheeks, green is entirely removed. In more neutral areas like the stubble area in a man’s face, a hint of green is left to neutralize pinks and allow for a cooler flesh tone.”

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MODESTY: Fred Wessel’s egg-tempera painting is made with rich colors and glazing, illuminated by gilded backdrops. Courtesy photo

The medium itself is abundant with history. It was first used as funeral portraits in Coptic Egypt, where painted busts were attached to mummies during interment. It then made its way into Byzantine icon paintings, which characterize much of Greek Orthodox art.

New Mexico-based painter Michael Bergt considers every historic element as he paints. His figures interact with strange beasts, stand against luminous haloes, and interact with shadow versions of themselves rendered in gold-leaf. By channeling mythic imagery through a symbolist lens, Bergt capitalizes on the medium’s rich history to gently distort reality. Bergt thinks it’s only natural, given the nature of the paint itself.

“Generally, artists that have worked with it tend to create paintings that fit more in the category of magic realism,” Bergt explains. “There’s some quality to the rendering and the surface value, which is slightly high color key closer to fresco than oil, so it

Scherer and Ouporov take full advantage of the sublimity of the art form.

Their paintings focus on children interacting with deeply evocative environments which range from deep-blue skies pierced by moonlight to cascades of pale peacock feathers. Scherer was the first American artist accepted to the Russian Academy of Arts during the Soviet Period in 1989. She hoped to learn by copying Russian Orthodox icon painting at the Grabar Art Conservation Center in Moscow but was barred entry for being a woman. She learned second-hand under Russian iconographer Vladislav Andrejev upon returning home. More importantly, she met her husband Ouporov in Russia during her studies. Academically trained in Russian social realism, Ouporov learned how the genre glorifies communist values and eschews anything unreal. Each yearned to transfix figurative art through fantastic, emotive means. In doing so, they move forward without robbing art forms of their history. “[Ouporov and I] believe that is important to keep historic traditions alive within a contemporary context,” Scherer asserts.

“There seems to be a grassroots, back-tobasics revival today in the arts. Many artists want to know the source of the pigments and how to make their own paints. Egg tempera is unparalleled with its luminosity and brilliant color because it is made by grinding the pigments without any added ingredients or preservatives. Plus, it’s also a lot of fun!

It’s a lot like cooking and meditating at the same time.”

DETAILS:

Art From The Egg: Five Tempera Painters

UNCW Cultural Arts Building Gallery 601 S. College Rd. Opening: Oct. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

On exhibit through November 10 www.uncw.edu/art/gallery/

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date.

Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan.

Download the entry form at artexposure50. com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art.

“ExperiMetal: An Artist’s Journey by Gale Smith” opens Friday, October 6th and continues through October 28th. Violinist, Shirley Lebo will play at the opening reception.

Artist Gale Smith uses various techniques and materials to transform metal into contemporary art forms. The art exhibit features woven and painted copper wall hangings and a woven and painted copper dress worn by the artist at the opening and closing receptions.

The copper dress is a collaboration between Gale Smith and designer, Alice Blake Powell.

View our traveling exhibit, “Sea to Sandhills”, at the Belle Meade Art Studio, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, Oct 1 – 22nd.

ART OF FINE DINING

www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art.

In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local restaurants and CHECKER CAB productions to exhibit original art in other locations. The following exhibits continue through December 2017.

“Contemporary Art by Stephanie Mobbs Deady” with mixed media is at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

“Southern Embrace: New Art by Debra Bucci” with oil paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street, with a champagne toast and reception on October 10th, 6-8 pm.

“Empty Faces and Abstract Spaces by Joan McLoughlin” with paintings at Pinpoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street, with a champagne

toast and reception on October 24th, 6-8 pm.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

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

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

EXPO 216

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Two floors of thought-provoking art and fashions in historic downtown! Expositions are theme-driven, currently addressing Death & Dying . A 3D blown glass installation Contemplating Transcendence by Niki Hildebrand, a 9 by 18 ft. mural, Spectrum of Spirits , by Joan McLoughlin, and three skull-centered pieces

by Elizabeth Darrow will intrigue you. Fashions such as Flatliner (made of medical tubing) and The Cyclist’s Widow (entirely of recycled bicycle parts) will stun you.

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. Current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery Through November 10, the Cape Fear Community College Wilma Daniels Gallery will feature artwork by CFCC faculty. The exhibit will include original artwork by Ben Billingsley, Geoff Calabrese, Kevin Dunn, Jessica Gaffney, Brandon Guthrie, Donna Hardee, Jack Landry, Gabriel Lovejoy, Jennifer Mace, Melissa Manley, Kendall Martin, Deborah Onate, Victoria Paige, Abigail Perry, Kimberly Prenda, Deborah Quinn, Kirah Van Sickle, Travis Weller, Sherrie Whitehead, and Lauren Scharling.

Dinner: Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday through Saturday 5:00 pm - 10 pm Brunch: Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “Endless Summer” by Chris Frick is now on display at New Elements through Oct. 21, 2017.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. We invite you to learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news. We regularly update the work available online, so return often to view our many different selections if you can’t drop into the gallery.

feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

1001 N. 4th Street www.districtnc.com

(910) 769-6565 Banquet Space Available

SUMMER SPECIALS

TUESDAY: Burger Features & Draft Pint $15

WEDNESDAY: Small Plate Specials

THURSDAY: Champagne & Wine Specials

PEACOCK FINE ART

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée

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MORE THAN MEETS THE BLONDE:

Erin Sullivan returns home to ILM stage to portray sex icon in ‘With Love, Marilyn’

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BY: SHEA CARVER

ormer Wilmingtonian Erin Sullivan knows a thing or two about being typecast. It’s been an ongoing battle from the onset of her acting career—one of which began in Wilmington, NC, more than two decades ago. She always was cast the sexy blonde.

“Finally, I embraced my sexuality in the production of ‘The Sunshine Boys,’ as the sexy nurse, with our unforgettably gifted, the late Lou Criscuolo [founder of Opera House Theatre Company], and the amazing Tony Rivenbark [executive director of Thalian Hall] back in 2001,” Sullivan remembers. “I realized then how comfortable I was being in my own skin, and how it made me different from a lot of the other budding actors. I committed to the niche I had fallen into and ended up booking regional work that kept me employed for a decade.”

Her résumé grew throughout her teenage years in Wilmington, with roles like Baby June in “Gypsy” and Ursula in “Bye Bye Birdie.” Once she moved away, she took on larger touring productions like “Hairspray” (Amber Von Tussle) and “Grease” (Frenchy, Cha Cha understudy). In 2012 she returned to Wilmington to take on another well-known blonde, Elle Woods—a character who proved her intellect as powerful as her cute matching pink outfits—for Opera House Theatre Company’s musical adaptation of “Legally Blonde.” “I’m known to play that style of woman,” Sullivan continues.

“But I always wanted to expose a bit more depth and personality.”

In that realm, she connects with her current role as America’s prime sex icon, Ms. Norma Jean, in the original show, “With Love, Marilyn,” which tours through Wilmington this week. “You can say I relate to Marilyn,” Sullivan tells. “It’s as simple as, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover!’ I want people to look past my blue eyes and blonde hair at what I can achieve.”

“With Love, Marilyn” found its roots in 2015 when Oscar-nominated and Tony and Olivier award-winner Mark Medoff (“Children of a Lesser God”) asked Sullivan to take on the iconic blonde in “Marilee and Baby Lamb: The Assassination of an American Goddess.” They premiered the show in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to rave reviews the same year. Sullivan became inspired to pen her own cabaret-style tribute, “With Love, Marilyn,” after an audience of Broadway elites praised her portrayal.

BOMBSHELL: Erin Sullivan brings to life Marilyn Monroe this Friday night at Thalian Hall. Photo by Jason Woodward

“I was approached by those producers with the simple phrase, ‘You are really good at this ‘Marilyn’ thing,’” Sullivan details.

The play covers Monroe through all of her loves: the men in her life and the adoration of and from her fans, as well as her career as a model, singer and actress. The show features 11 of her tunes, arranged by Henry Aronson. Famed ones like “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” and lesser-knowns like “You’d Be Surprised” will be heard.

“When we began to explore the concept of the show, I focused on how to marry her card catalog into a love-letter-style monologue,” Sullivan describes. Her current favorites come in the show’s finale—a medley of “Do It Again,” “I Wanna Be Loved By You” and “Bye Bye Baby.”

“We knew we needed an uplifting closure, as we know how her story ends,” Sullivan says. “I didn’t want to ignore the inevitable, instead celebrate it in an angelic state.”

I want to share her accomplishments, her losses, her pain, her happiness—all the things you love and all the things you didn’t know—through her eyes.”

Not a tribute performer or impersonator, Sullivan threw herself into the research of Monroe. She received help from Samantha McLaughlin, the cofounder of the All About Marilyn Organization, an historian who helped keep the integrity of the script by sharing details, like how her name change came about, her first date with Joe DiMaggio, how Arthur Miller proposed, and even the number of people she stood in front of

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when singing “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy. “It’s as factual as it can get,” Sullivan tells.

Sullivan also studied Monroe’s speech in movies and interviews, in order to detail all the minutiae between her personas—to expose the magnetism that catapulted the star’s iconic status. She researched connections upon connections, of all people associated with Monroe. “I’ve watched her body language and how she moves,” Sullivan says. “I pay attention to how comfortable she can be on camera, and then the archived moments in which she looks so painfully out of place and sad. I’m not her—no one will ever be her. I’m simply paying homage to the best of my ability to a woman who should always be remembered.”

Sullivan finds Monroe so relatable because of her vulnerability and appeal to basic human nature. But what the public often doesn’t see is her savvy as a woman who worked in an industry not always on the side of females.

“Marilyn was a smart cookie,” Sullivan tells. “She played a very smart game to get ahead. She was never a dumb blonde. I believe her brilliance was her downfall. The entertainment industry is a bloody battle. She did what she had to do to get ahead—while she, with the studios, basically created an alter ego that made her famous, yet never really knowing who she was.”

In the end, Sullivan wants her performance to be a part of the preservation of Monroe’s legacy—from the painfully flawed to the pioneer. She wants to continue telling her story with all of its ups and downs.

“Women in power is something I am passionate about,” Sullivan says, “and even though Marilyn’s been passed for so long, I

hope she can see the fire she started: creating honest and good work.”

Sullivan knows first hand on and off stage as much is true. She published a book about it, even, in 2014, entitled “Theatrical Baggage: A Manual, Workbook, and Bible on How to Survive a National Tour and Other Gigs.” “Success isn’t just Broadway,” Sullivan says. “It isn’t just having your movie on a screen. It’s feeling creative and fulfilled and being truthful to the work you stand behind.”

Recently Sullivan began taking “With Love, Marilyn” on the road. She played the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT, last month for audience members who were alive during Monroe’s heyday—who watched her films during their theater releases and saw her win a Golden Globe.

“Backstage they said I eerily brought her back to life,” Sullivan notes. “There was also a group of teens involved in the theater community in Bridgeport that attended, all of whom were stunned. I am a product of Thalian Association Children’s Theatre, and I saw myself in these growing artists. One sweet girl said to me, ‘I had no idea that’s who she was. I’m going to spend the rest of the night on Google and Amazon buying her films so I can learn more. I felt my job was done!”

That Sullivan is bringing her own success back to Wilmington full circle is its own meaningful trophy. She calls it a dream come true, really—one that will bring with it lots of emotions, especially now since one of her early ILM mentors, Criscuolo, has passed away.

“The last time Lou saw me perform was between 1991 and 2001,” she notes. “I did over 85 productions in Wilmington. I missed my senior prom doing ‘Guys and Dolls.’ I remember vividly the morning before the closing matinee, I got to the theater early so I could walk through the entire audience and touch every seat at Thalian. That was a religious moment for me; a memory I knew would carry more weight for me than a prom photo. No one loves Thalian Hall more than me; this is my home, and this theater community is my family.”

DETAILS:

With Love, Marilyn

Fri., Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $22-$40 Thalian Hall • 301 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org

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ODD BUT FUN MISH-MASH:

‘Parallel Lives’ marks a successful debut for Keepin’ On Productions into uncontrollable giggles is, in and of itself, one hell of an accomplishment. It is a blend of bad adolescent poetry, activism and Suessian farce that really defies description.

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“P

arallel Lives” by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy marks the debut of Susan Auten’s new theatre company, Keepin’ On Productions, at Cape Fear Playhouse on Castle Street. As a script it is a fascinating journey with two very creative and funny writers, brought to life by four talented and entertaining actresses. Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy developed the material in sketch shows they wrote in the mid 1980s and produced OffBroadway, then on HBO. Now Auten, Jamie Harwood, Holli Saperstein, and Gina Gambony breathe new life into the script.

It is an evening of fun and an odd mishmash of narratives—what I think of as “reflection moments.” In “Silent Torture,” Gambony and Saperstein recreate the arduous preparatory exercises women go through in order to leave the house. (bikini wax, anyone?). Set to increasingly more frantic music, it becomes a race and competition to the death, which Saperstein and Gambony fight with rising panic and determination. Like many pieces, it is a great way to look at a serious topic from a humorous and surprising perspective, which more than anything seems to be the objective of the evening: to come at gender, class and relationships sideways and with a laugh.

Take “Mrs. Kenny Rogers,” which follows “Silent Torture.” Saperstein and Gambony, now both in blonde wigs and reeling from the effects of their maniacal perpetrations, occupy opposite sides of the stage. Saperstein begins an ode to the type of woman immortalized in modern country-music ballads. On the other side of the stage, Gambony plies her trade as a lady of negotiable affection and unexpectedly encounters the real Mrs. Kenny Rogers.

Let’s just say the observations made by both women are not identical in perception. Saperstein’s rendition is filled with longing and desire that reaches out to each member of the audience. Gambony’s down-to-earth portrayal of her character’s profession manages not to either overly glamorize it, à la “Pretty Woman,” or diminish her intelligence. It takes a lot of smarts to survive at what she does. Observation and analysis are entry-level skills. It is surprising, but effective without coming across as overly crass or heavy handed.

“Period Piece” mocks commercials for feminine products and fantasizes about how men would respond if they were afflicted with the same problems as women. It begins with Saperstien in a full babushka and cradling

Maybe their saving grace is they do get a lot of giggles out of the piece right before in “Three Sisters,” which deals with a family holding a wake for their grandmother who died at Disney World on Space Mountain. The piece manages to tackle grief with great hilarity—not in a slapstick way, like “Dearly Beloved,” but rather poking fun at the folly of life and the confusion of navigating the treacherous world of our loved ones.

FUNNY DUO: Holli Saperstein and Susan Auten in ‘Parallel Lives.’ Photo by James Bowling

And that is what makes the writing so fascinating: Gaffney and Najimy aren’t necessarily trying to create extenuating and exaggerated humor so much as celebrate it all, which pervades human life. Take Gambony and Harwood as Annette and Gina, for example—two 15-year-old girls trying to reconcile their existence against “West Side Story.” The conversation is completely inane, but really funny because of how realistic the scenario actually is and how well the

two actresses embody the world of youth.

The whole evening is filled with laughter, even Auten’s terribly distressing monologue, “Clinic Shooting,” has strikingly funny moments. For instance, she muses whether another protester gets her signs professionally made. But the laughter is used to really look at deeply difficult topics that, unfortunately, are still poignant today.

Many congrats go out to Auten and Keepin’ On Productions on a great debut. The script is amusing, the multitude of characters are varied and nuanced. It’s a fun and thought-provoking entertainment.

DETAILS:

Parallel Lives

Oct. 12-15 at 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. Tickets: $15 www.bigdawgproductions.org

what appears to be an infant, while describing the hardships of life running the farm in her village by herself. All the while she’s a single mother and rearing enough children to start a minor-league sports team. Slowly, skillfully and humorously, Saperstein is revealed as the spokesperson for a feminine product. Harwood and Gambony re-enact the top-secret spy mission of asking a neighbor for a tampon; they both sell the absurdity.

But the real kicker in the piece comes with Saperstein and Auten donning ball caps and greeting each other as two men who are close enough friends to drink beer and watch football together. One is having his period, the other invited him over for a kegger on the date he is set to get his next one. They compete over who uses the biggest tampon. While seemingly bombastic, it is the exact behavior they are mocking that is on display constantly throughout any ol’ average day.

More narrative-driven pieces round out the show’s vignettes. “Las Hermanas” chronicles the adventures of two senior citizens (Saperstein and Gambony), who get more than they bargained for when they decide to take some extra courses at the local college. I think Saperstien’s character might be my fate: befuddled, apologizing, baffled but well-intentioned, and—as long as she has her BFF along for the ride—together they can take on the world.

As is this case, they’re attempting experimental performance art. That Auten and Harwood make it through performing without bursting

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LESS-THAN NOVEL:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ rehashes source material

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

BY: ANGHUS

rounded”: It’s a word rarely used to describe anything good, unless a downed powerline. Creatively, the word “grounded” refers to a trend of down-playing over-the-top sensibilities, in favor of something gritty and “real.” At some point, Hollywood studios decided too much flash, glitz and tongue-in-cheek smarminess was killing blockbusters. No one liked dayglo neon Batman fighting a pun-happy Mr. Freeze or a James Bond constantly making quips as he assassinated Russian agents.

After a decade or so of grounding all of our heroes into semi-realistic and plausible scenarios with dark, brooding protagonists, it seems we’re starting to see a little fun seep back into cinemas.

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” was a bold and defiant big-budget film declaring an unconditional love for the spy movies of the 1960s and 1970s that didn’t take themselves so seriously. Director Matthew Vaughn brought Mark Millar’s gonzo comic book to life with amazing action sequences to help revive a genre that was becoming stale faster than an open bag of French bread in southern Arizona. The sequel, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” doesn’t seem nearly as fresh or innovative but still manages to be a worthwhile piece of entertaining craziness.

It’s been a year since the events of the first “Kingsman.” Eggsy (Taron Egerton) continues to evolve as a super-slick, fashionable English spy. After being ambushed by a cadre of ne’er-do-wells, we learn the United Kingdom’s most elite agents are being targeted for destruction by this installment’s megalomaniac Poppy Adams (Julianne Moore) who has a diabolical plan involving recreational drugs. Her plan comes to fruition and Eggsy and Merlin (Mark Strong) are on their own trying to save the world.

They venture to the good old US of A and run across the American version of the Kingsman: the denim-clad, cowboy-hatwearing, good ol’ boys, The Statesman. The movie has a lot of fun with stereotypes. The Statesman are tobacco-chewing, lasso-using cowboys, who play up the chicken-fried, country angle of a Southern spy agency.

Expanding the world of Kingsman helps the sequel feel like its own unique animal. The draw for “The Golden Circle” is the same as the original: a hefty serving of camp and some mind-blowing action sequences. Matthew Vaughn loves grand, lucid, kinetic ac-

Oct. 11, 7 p.m. (additional 4 p.m. showing on 11). After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip in “The Trip to Spain.” They sample the best of the country’s gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter on everything from celebrity impressions to serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age. The locales are breathtaking, the cuisine to die for, and the humor delightfully devilish.

HARMLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Taron Egerton in ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle.’ Courtesy photo

tion that feels like wire fu on a healthy dose of acid.

The only real problem with the Kingsman is the concept is becoming less and less able to hold up. When creating such an over-indulgent world, things can inevitably become bloated. There was a moment in “The Golden Circle” where I found myself recalling the Austin Powers movies. At first the idea felt markedly fresh; every joke landed. I could feel both the reverence for the source material and intelligence behind breaking it down to an almost molecular level. The second go-round has a lot of things I liked about the first, but nothing feels as novel. “The Golden Circle” falls prey to the same problems: It’s all fun, but the outlandish plotting and slapstick style is less likely to hold my interest with each subsequent installment.

The cast is an extremely game group of scenery-chewers who add a heaping helping of ham to this pungent piece. Taron Egerton is a perfectly cromulent leading man. Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, and Elton John (yes, that Elton John) do more mugging than a weekend in the south side of Chicago.

Actually, there’s another problem with “Kingsman”: the albatross of nostalgia that once again hangs around the neck of genre movies. At some point, Hollywood needs to find new stories to tell in a new cinematic language. Constantly referencing the past and living in a world of meta-enabled redun-

dancy is getting real tired. There’s a part of me that loves to see a movie with reverence for the style and cadence of the good ol’ days.

There’s another part of me that curses the manipulative, pandering involved with evoking memories of the past in entertainment.

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is a harmless piece of entertaining pablum that relies heavily on style over substance. But maybe it’s time for these filmmakers to find a new style.

DETAILS:

Kingsman: The Golden Circle Rated R Directed by Matthew Vaughn Starring Taron Egerton, Edward Holcroft, Gordon Alexander, Mark Strong

CAROLINA SURF FILM FESTIVAL

Waterman’s Brewing 1610 Pavilion Place Oct. 13, 6 p.m.; Oct. 14, 5 p.m.

Films on the 30 foot screen at dusk, also featuring a Q&A session with filmmakers, giveaways (including surfboard and skateboard giveaways)! A portion of proceeds benefit Surfrider and Surfers Healing. Vendors, artists, live music, tasty food, and craft beer round out the action during the festivals. Also honoring “2017 Carolina Surf Filmmaker of the Year Award” with a cash prize of $1,000 & the “2017 Carolina Surf Photographer of the Year Award” with a cash prize of $500!

For more information, visit watermansbrewing.com

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GRUB & GUZZLE

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie.

Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture in-

fluence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

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courtesy photo CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday 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, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive

chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Wed 5pm9pm, Thurs.-Sat 5pm-10pm ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com 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 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon closed.

Tues-Fri 11am-9 pm. Sat and Sun breakfast 8-11:30, opened 8am to 9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar, check out our facebook for wine tasting and live music schedule ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com and facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington EPICUREAN GRILLE #epicureangrille “Where grass roots meet modern creations.” Enjoy the luxurious indulgence of the sensual pleasure of food and beverage. We serve classic flavors from around the world with a modern twist. Offering artisan craftmanship in every dish with attention given to every detail and ingredients to provide our guests with true perfection.

No short cuts! Cocktails are crafted for perfect balance of acidity, alcohol, sugar, and aromatics, to create vivid memories versus blackout. Two featured breweris plus 21 more taps along with 225 wines at retail price everyday. Open daiily from 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservations are accepted. Weekend brunches starting Labor Day weekend. Regions and individual menu items subject to change nightly. Please check out our Facebook page for nightly regional offerings! 2012 Eastwood Rd., (910) 679-8101.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open daily 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.epicureangrille.com HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

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

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910798-4999. Dine in • Delivery • Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates.

Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it.

3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch. We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bak-

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ery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie.

Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658

Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces.

We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with two locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead Drive-thru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or

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take-out options. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Friday for $4.69 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious peeled our shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We quick grill our seafood for great flavor and healthy meal. Check our Facebook Page for today’s awesome Hibachi To Go Lunch Special. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hibachi To Go Facebook. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Kerr Ave Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, North Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste.

After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order.

Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami

Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for 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 www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New

York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls!

Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps.

Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered.

Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years.

Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.”

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

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

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

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely

Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

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: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

Specials: TUES NIGHT: 1/2 Price wines by the glass WED NIGHT: 1/2 Price Draft beers

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm featuring DIY Mimosa = 1 bottle of sparkling wine and a mason jar of hand squeezed OJ

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FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel.

Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

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

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only

serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 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: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

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

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

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MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com TAQUERIA CAPTAIN PONCHOS We offer authentic home made Mexican food. Our corn tortillas are handmade from scratch and our meat and vegetables are fresh not frozen. Daily lunch specials start from $6.99 and chicken and beef tacos are only $1. Tuesdays are TacoTuesdays any tacos are $1. We have the most authentic food but we also have your favorite Mexican food.

We have the delicious Peruvian rotisserie chicken.

We’re open daily 11-9. Check our website. www. mycaptaintacos.com Check us out in Grubhub for deliveries.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Dialy 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Taco Tuesday - Any taco is $1 ■ WEBSITE: www.mycaptaintacos.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.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: www.catchwilmington.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 for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location

for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

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

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■ WEBSITE: www.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 Monday and Tuesdays.

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

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local

fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.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 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laidback atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games!

Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily food and drink specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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HONORING THE DEAD:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society hosts Victorian Mourning at Latimer House the departed’s soul from becoming trapped inside the home. On display will be pieces of hair jewelry. Since human hair never disintegrates, it was a tangible connection to the deceased that was treasured by Victorians.

Our largest piece of hair ephemera is a hair wreath, nearly 6 inches in diameter, from the Wilmington-based Bonitz family of the late 19th and early 20th century.

BY: SHEA CARVER

e: Tell us about the deaths of the Latimer family that are part of the exhibition, per the four invitations you’ll have on display.

TG: In 16 years, Elizabeth Savage Latimer gave birth to nine children, but only four boys survived to adulthood. Elizabeth Savage Latimer’s first child was a stillborn girl, the only child who was not given a name and is without a tombstone in the family plot at Oakdale Cemetery. The other four children all died before the age of four and were named Robert, Elizabeth, Walter, and Anna. Their deaths are recorded in the Latimer family Bible that will be on display. In addition, the invitations to the children’s funerals will be on display, alongside the original deed to the family plot in Oakdale.

THE WAKE: In Victorian Mourning, one person would always be on guard with the deceased in the parlor of the family home, to ensure he or she was really dead and wouldn’t be buried alive. (L. to r.: Brenda Shadrick, Howard Talley III, Martha Watson, Donald Watson, Linda Lashley). Photo by Tom Dorgan

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iving in an historical town like Wilmington, NC, means having people and organizations dedicated to the preservation of its structures, people, stories, artifacts, and the like, so future generations understand how to move forward in the footsteps of the past. Since its foundation in 1955, the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society (LCFHS) has been making it easier to trace our history by preserving archives and documents of the Cape Fear for educational and literary purposes.

Housed in the Latimer House Museum— a Victorian Italianate upper-class merchant’s home at 126 S. Third Street in the Wilmington Historic District—the society maintains the museum’s upkeep. Its space is a haven for historical research on southeastern NC’s place among Victorian life, the Civil War and beyond. Annually, LCFHS holds events, lec-

tures, programs, and exhibits to help keep their mission alive. For October, they’re hosting a unique take on death and funerary practices of the Victorian Era in “Victorian Mourning.” We interviewed LCFHS manager Travis Gilbert for all of the gloomy details... encore (e): Tell us about Victorian Mourning and why LCFHS decided to continue its tradition at Latimer House.

Travis Gilbert (TG): The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society continues the tradition of decorating the historic 1852 Latimer House Museum in mourning during October because it is an engaging, fun way to educate our community about Victorian mourning practices. Our mission is to disseminate knowledge of the Lower Cape Fear Region’s rich historical significance, and since mourning etiquette was an important part of the cultural fabric of the

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When Elizabeth Savage Latimer’s children died, she was expected to dress in mourning for at least 18 months. We will have on display Mrs. Latimer’s mourning dress that is also a maternity dress. Yes, she was bearing one child while mourning the loss of another.

In addition to the dress, we will have on display various mourning gloves, veils, hats, and jewelry.

Zebulon Latimer was a slaveowner, and Victorian Era, the Halloween programming we have documented evidence of at least adeptly serves our mission. one funeral for an enslaved woman name Additionally, the morbid and quirky na- “Jane” who died in 1860. Jane was first inture of the programming entices a younger terred in an undisclosed cemetery, but later audience to visit the Latimer House. Our reinterred into the segregated Pine Forest organization’s traditional audience is older Cemetery that sits beside Oakdale on North and we must be able to attract younger au- 16th Street. We will have on display three diences to ensure our organization’s con- receipts documenting the funeral and interntinued success. ment costs for Jane. e: What are some of Victorian practices e: Funerary customs were clearly difoffered during the exhibition that folks ferent as opposed to 21st century ones; will find interesting to learn? what else will we see?

TG: First, Victorian funeral services were most often held in a family’s home, typically in the formal drawing room or parlors. Thus, a reproduction Victorian coffin is on display in the Latimer House drawing room.

TG: The chief difference between funerary customs in the 19th century as opposed to the 21st century is how funeral services were held in the family’s home, typically in the formal parlors, as opposed to a funeral parlor.

Secondly, all the mirrors in the Latimer That is where the name “funeral parlor” origiHouse are covered in black cloth to prevent nates. Individual or multiple individuals in

shifts would stay awake 24/7 to observe the body. This was to prevent an individual who was not truly deceased, in a coma for example, from being buried alive. This is were the term “wake” originates.

At the wake, funeral biscuits were served to the guests, which were simple, bland cookies wrapped in paper with a Biblical verse or funeral requiem printed onto the packaging, similar to a fortune cookie.

The biggest difference between Victorian funeral practices and our 21st century customs is the idea of a material heaven.

In today’s diverse society, there are many ideas or notions about the afterlife. In Victorian America, there was a near universal belief in a material heaven, or that the afterlife would be exactly like earth, with streets, houses, trees, and humans.

For example, if an individual died during their childhood, they would remain a child forever, looking exactly like their earthly image, in heaven. Thus, before the growth of embalming during the Civil War, it was extremely important for individuals to get a good “last look” at the deceased so they could find them in heaven.

After the invention of photography in the late 1830s, post-mortem photography helped further this custom. Families would pose with the dead bodies of recently deceased so they could capture their like-

ness for posterity. e: How did the historical society get its hands on the artifacts being used?

TG: The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s headquarters, the Latimer House, never left the Latimer family. Three generations of Latimers lived in the home until it was deeded to the newly-established historical society in 1963 by a grandchild of Zebulon and Elizabeth Latimer. Thus, most of the furnishings, clothes, and documents were left in the home when the historical society acquired the site.

Other artifacts, documents, and ephemera were donated through the years by members of the historical society or willed following the death of supporters. e: Is the Latimer House “haunted,” if you will? If so, can you tell us a little about its purported backstory?

TG: There are several ghost stories about the Latimer House. First, our original butler’s pantry table is where the children who died were washed and dressed in preparation of the funeral services. The table remains today in the English half basement, and individuals have recorded instances of it moving, shaking, and acting as a conduit for spirits.

Additionally, volunteers over the years have reported books flying off the library shelves and glasses going missing. This

may be the work of Empie Latimer, a grandchild of Zebulon and Elizabeth Latimer who wore glasses and was quite studious.

Lastly, an artist by the name of Elisabeth Augusta Chant rented a bedroom at the Latimer House during the early 20th century.

Elisabeth believed she was clairvoyant and could speak to deceased historical figures.

Tradition says she hosted table-tapping parties and other gatherings that sought to communicate with the dead while renting at the Latimer House. e: What other events do you guys hold throughout the year per fundraising efforts? What will monies from Victorian Mourning go toward for your organization?

TG: The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s largest fundraiser is the Old Wilmington

by Candlelight Tour. The tour is in its 43rd year and will be held Saturday, December 2, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ten private homes and three houses of worship will be on tour this year.

Tickets are $40 online or $38 using your VIC card at local Harris Teeter stores beginning November 8.

All proceeds from the Victorian Wake, Candlelight Tour, and other fundraisers further the mission of the historical society and the organization’s continued maintenance of the Latimer House Museum. Maintaining the Lat-

imer House is important because it serves as a cultural icon of downtown Wilmington, a representative of our community to guests from around the world, and houses the LCFHS archives collections, which helps genealogists, researchers, and individuals seeking to apply for a Historic Wilmington Foundation plaque on their home.

DETAILS:

Victorian Mourning Night Tours

Thurs., Oct. 26-Sat., Oct. 28, 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m. (departs every 30 minutes) Tickets: $6-$12

Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Wake

Fri., Oct. 27, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (food, libations available, mock amputations, tarot-card readings, live music, costumed living historians) Tickets: $55

Civil War Field Hospital

Fri., Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., or Sat., Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (living historians, mock amputations) Tickets: Free Latimer House Museum 126 S. Third St.

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CARPE LIBRUM:

Daniel Wallace’s ‘The Kings and Queens of Roam’ will appeal to lovers of ‘Big Fish’

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Kings and Queens of Roam

By Daniel Wallace Touchstone, 2013, pgs. 288

Daniel Wallace is best known for “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions,” which was turned into a film by Tim Burton in 2003, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Jessica Lange, before becoming a stage musical in 2013. Not only does Wallace have other books, he lives in Chapel Hill and teaches at UNC. Though I admire “Big Fish,” a Wallace book I find myself going back to repeatedly is “The Kings and Queens of Roam.”

Perhaps it is because Wallace manages to show us how one sibling could steal another sibling’s face without laying a finger on her. Meet Helen and Rachel, two sisters in the strange, cursed town of Roam.

It is buried somewhere in America, and somewhere in time. Among the residents

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of Roam are the two orphaned sisters who rely on each other— but one, Helen, is far from attractive, while the other, Rachel, is incredibly beautiful but blind. She has no idea what she looks like. Her relationship with her sister is one of complete dependence—for everything from food and shelter, to an understanding of the people they meet and how the world they live in functions.

Helen has convinced her sister she is incredibly ugly, and everyone in the world lies to her constantly. Every corner is filled with danger, distrust and potential for pain. Without Helen to guide her, Rachel would be utterly lost. But, in the quintessential masterful Wallace way, the author moves Helen and Rachel inexorably to a cliff that metaphorically and literally changes both of their lives and the town of Roam forever.

Helen and Rachel are incredible reflections of the human psyche: Do we listen to the ugly, angry side of ourselves? Or do we wake up and listen to the kind, beautiful side? Perhaps their journey is so captivating because at its heart is our inner selves trying to learn to see our world with clarity and honesty—and our own actions the same. We are all the hero in our own story, but many of us act as anything but heroic in our daily lives. Yet, we rationalize away our choices rather than confront them for what they are. In the tradition of the fairy tale, Wallace really does wonders for creating cautionary tales about us that entertain while teach.

While he tells the story of the two sisters, he intersperses it with the bizarre and horrific founding of the town of Roam. It is a story steeped in deceit and bloodshed, which sets the stage for and continues to influence events that follow.

Growing up in a city that is still grappling with both the events of 1898 and the Wilmington 10, I completely understand the idea that such horror could cast a pall for generations. Such events do impact the

world to come in ways that—though intangible and hard to quantify— are palpable to the heirs.

Much like the sort of talltale voice of “Big Fish,” “The Kings and Queens of Roam” employs the same matter-of-factness about recounting truly mystical and unbelievable events, as well as contemptible ones.

Maybe that’s what I like so much: Wallace is just telling us a story; he isn’t trying to convince us of anything, but his belief in the veracity of the world of the story is complete.

Wallace has an absolutely beautiful way with words. There are some singers whose voices are so beautiful I would listen to them melodize the phone book. Wallace is like that with words: He could write a history of pavement that would captivate. He builds the town of Roam from the first lie that led to its creation to the last lie that could ultimately destroy or save them.

At election time a lot of talk gets focused on the ghost towns created by the loss of industry, and attempts to bring back a way of life from before. Though “The Rust Belt” is an easy label, it doesn’t take long driving through the rural South to come across a town that has ceased to have any viable economic activity. Part of what is unspoken in this conversation is the necessity to care for and nurture ourselves and our world.

As a storyteller Wallace comes around the side to shine a light on that necessity through the stunning and captivating story of Roam and the two sisters who died on the same day.

In our state’s literary circles, a lot of emphasis is put on writers perceived to have more literary merit. But part of what I love so much about Wallace’s work is the sheer lack of pretention, which lets him tell a more interesting and compelling story.

All his work is great (really), but if readers haven’t made it beyond “Big Fish,” pick up “The Kings and Queens of Roam.” You will be so glad you did.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. through Oct., 10am-4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10.

Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome.

American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shop-

ping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts and more. As the Marketplace continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

PHOBIA HAUNTED TRAIL

Oct. 14-15, 20-22, 27-29, Oct. 31, 8pm-midnight. Phobia Haunted trail is CarnEvil, with three attractions in one, and it takes only 10 to 15 minutes to survive. A live actor event w/

frightening and disturbing scenes created by disgruntled clowns from the circuses that have been shut down in recent years. They are looking to get even.Actors will not touch guests. $10-$15, with a less scary version on Oct. 21 & Oct. 28, noon-4pm, $5 each. Cardinal Lanes, 3907 Shipyard Blvd.

VICTORIAN MOURNING EXHIBIT

How did Victorian funerary customs differ from our 21st century funerals? Join the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society at the Latimer House Museum for an interactive exhibit on mourning during the Victorian Era. Included in the ex-

hibit is a circa 1850 mourning dress of Elizabeth Savage Latimer, hair jewelry, and postmortem photography. In addition, the Latimer House is decorated for a Victorian Wake, complete with a reproduction casket, flowers, and black crepe covering the house’s many mirrors. Schedule: Oct. 16-31: Mon.-Sat., departing between 10am and 3pm; Thurs., Oct. 26, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, and 8:30pm; Sat, Oct. 28 at 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, and 8:30pm. Victorian All Hollows Eve Celebration: Fri, Oct. 27 from 7-9pm. Admission: $12/adult; $10 AAA members or military; $6/student; LCFHS members are free. 126 S 3rd St. LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR

Local authors who have donated new books to New Hanover County Public Library in 2016 or 2017 will sell their books in Story Park on Riverfest Sunday afternoon. Festival-goers are invited to stop by and shop for poetry, novels, memoirs, inspirational books, and children’s books representing Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties. Story Park is on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, next to the Main Library. The Book Fair will be cancelled in case of rain. Librarian Dorothy Hodder at dhodder@nhcgov.com or 910-7986323. 201 Chestnut St.

SILVER LAKE BAPTIST CAR SHOW

Oct. 14, 9am: Open to all cars and trucks registration, 10am-12pm (Gates at 9am).

Registration: $ 25 Judging from 1-3pm. Top 25 Trophies: Best of Show. Proceeds go to the Youth and Children’s Department at Silver Lake Baptist Church. 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. 910-791-9171.

NC SHELL SHOW

Oct. 14-15: Free for members or with general admission. The North Carolina Shell Show features hundreds of seashells collected by N.C. Shell Club members and other exhibitors, plus arts-and-crafts exhibits in more than 20 categories, from North Carolina collections and single shells, to molluscan natural history and shell photography. Dealers will be on site selling shells and shell-related items. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY FEST

Oct. 14, 10am: Community Health & Safety Festival is presented to the community in an effort to highlight health and safety services offered to the community. NHC Government Center, 230 Government Center Dr.

FIRE IN THE PINES

Oct. 14, 10am: Family-friendly, environmental education festival organized by The Nature Conservancy, the City of Wilmington, and the North Carolina Forest Service. Our intention is to create a fun-filled day in the park for families to learn about the importance of fire to the native plants, animals, and ecosystems of our region, while promoting understanding and engendering support for why forests need regular controlled burns. Live music, food trucks,

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Smokey the Bear appearance, NC Forest Service Firefighting equipment, live birds of prey, reptiles and snakes, hay rides, scavenger hunts, raffle prizes, carnivorous plants exhibit, and a controlled burn. Hands-on activities with over 40 environmental and youth organizations and more. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. LYCEUM ACADEMY HAUNTED HOUSE

Oct. 14-15, 20-22, 26-29, 31, 7pm-10pm weeknights or 7pm-midnight weekends: Can you feel the adrenaline running through your veins? Can you hear your heartbeat pounding in your head? Are you ready to run for your life? Do you dare to enter the world of horror movies mashed into one haunted house? If you do, come join the NHHS Lyceum Academy Students in their Haunted House this October. Do you dare? (Event is rated PG-13).

921 Princess St.

LOCAL VENDOR FALL FESTIVAL

Oct. 14, 1pm: Join us for a festival celebrating our local vendors. Meet vendors and sample their products while enjoying live music by our own Mark Weber. Face painting for kids!

Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

G.R.E.A.T. CONFERENCE EXHIBIT

Oct. 19, 9am: See exhibitors from the local community and across the state who specialize in products and resources for individuals with disabilities, family members, and service providers. This event is free and open to the public. Exhibits will feature a variety of products and services including durable medical equipment, mobility products, assisstive technology, training programs, community resources and more. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St.

PORT BRUNSWICK DAYS

Oct. 21, 10am: Living historians, dressed in 18th century attire, will demonstrate what life was once like in the first permanently established town on the lower Cape Fear. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact and try their hand at the militia drill, take a turn in the stocks and pillory, dip their own beeswax candles, visit a colonial tavern, and more! Free and fun for all ages. Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, 8884 St. Philips Rd. SE.

charity/volunteer CANCER SURVIVOR SPA NIGHT

Oct. 12, 6pm: Ki Spa’s 13th Annual Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivor Spa Night!

Area breast and ovarian cancer survivors can schedule a manicure, half-hour massage, or mini-facial at no charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and all guests will have the opportunity to be included in drawings to win various gifts and goodies. Schedule at 910-509-0410. Ki Spa and Salon, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.

WELCOME HOME ANGEL

Oct. 13, 9am: Welcome Home Angel in welcoming Sophie Donelson, editor in chief of House Beautiful Magazine, the leading authority on American home design and decoration, for an inspiring morning of friends, fellowship, and the transformative power of design. Q+A with Sophie Donelson. Attendees receive one free ticket to brunch. Very limited seating. 10am; private VIP meet-and-greet, photo op, and book signing with Sophie Donelson,

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10:30am-12:30am. Brunch with guest speaker, Sophie Donelson w/ silent + live auction. $100$150. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Rd. ROCK FOR A CURE

Oct. 13, 6pm: 11th annual Rock for a Cure at the Reel Cafe at 6pm. All proceeds go to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project to give uninsured women cancer screenings and care bags for when they undergo treatment. Over the past 10 years, Rock for a Cure has raised $45,000 for the Pink Ribbon Project with the help from our sponsors, donors, and guests. UNCW’s faculty-led band, The Schoolboys, will take the stage with rock and classic music, as well as raffles and prizes from our sponsors and donors. Admission: $5 and open to the general public. http://uncw.edu/rockforacure. https:// facebook.com/UNCWrockforacure. Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

YACHTVENTURE

Oct. 14, 6pm: The 7th Annual YachtVenture Gala Fundraiser is The Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s primary fundraiser. For one unforgettable evening, 400 friends of the Museum, from a wide range of private and public sector enterprises, will gather to celebrate the successes of the Museum while viewing some of the area’s finest yachts. This year the Museum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary and will once again partner with MarineMax at Wrightsville Beach. One of the highlights of the evening is our popular silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit our outreach programs (currently serving 700 public school children), discount admissions for underprivileged

families and children, and museum initiatives throughout the year. Marine Max, 130 Short St. CUCALORUS VOLUNTEER PICKUP

Oct. 12, 6pm: Join Cucalorus in our backyard for grilling fun and an introduction to volunteering with the festival! Bring a dish to share (or just that warm can of Coca-Cola rolling around in your backseat) and join us in getting to know the staff and letting us get to know you! Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St.

FUNDRAISER AT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

Oct. 14, 10am: Belville-Leland Tropical Smoothie Café will be hosting a fundraising celebration to support Camp Sunshine and Hurricane Irma victims. The event will include entertainment, special menu deals, product tastings, and a dunk tank! For a small donation that will be contributed to both charities, all guests will have the opportunity to toss the franchise owner, and CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café, into a dunk tank of fresh fruits. Newest café in the Belville-Leland area will be offering special menu deals all day.

Any first responder who attends the event between 3-4pm will receive one free smoothie per person. Percentage of all café proceeds will be equally donated to both charities; North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce will kick off the event with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am. 143 Poole Rd., Unit B. Jessica Chacoff: 305-631-2283/Jessica@inklinkmarketing.com. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.

10TH ANNUAL ZOMBIE WALK

Oct. 14, 1pm: For the Food Bank of Eastern And Central N.C. 1- 3:45pm: makeup; 4pm, raffle prizes and annoucements; 4:30pm, costume contest women and men, boys and girls categories; 5pm, walk to post office; 5:15pm,

Upcoming Events: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 7:00 P.M. Men’s Soccer vs College of Chaleston THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 7:00 P.M. Women’s Soccer vs William & Mary

Annual Pink Game (Pink T-shirts on sale to benefit Beyond The Pink)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 2:00 P.M. Men’s & Women’s Swimming vs Old Dominion UNCW Basketball Tip Off Luncheon • Monday, October 16 11:30am – 1:00pm, Buffalo Wild Wings on Old Eastwood Road

Buffet with Wings, Wraps, Salad and more ~ $20 includes buffet, drink, tax and tip

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Seahawk Club in advance at 910.962.7737 or visiting www.UNCWsports.com

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group photo; 5:30 pm, candy crawl and pub crawl begins. Also, childrens corner at Art Hive (across the street from the Calico room) zombie art projects foryouth, 1-4pm. • 9am-2pm, 2nd Annual Rave to the Grave at the Juggling Gypsy Cafe (1612 Castle St..) $5 entry fee or or 5 non-perishable food items to walk.Makeup Fee: $5 for standard makeup or $10 for standard makeup and latex additions; makeup stops at 3:45 sharp. The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. HABITAT 30-HOUR BUILD

Oct. 19, 7am: In honor of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s 30th anniversary we are building a house in 30 hours. We will have a kick off event on site at 2500 Oakley Rd., Castle Hayne, NC on Wed. Oct 18th (time is TBD) and start building Thurs. Oct. 19th at 7am. The build be non-stop and be completed at 2pm on Fr. Oct 20th. Volunteers are welcome! The home will be benefiting a mother and her 7 year old son who have dreamed of owning a home of their very own. Title Sponsor: Virginia Episcopal School. Builder: Steven’s Fine Homes.

Habitat House, 2500 Oakley Rd.

FOOD DRIVE AND FREE SHRED DAY

Oct. 21, 10am: Protect your identity and Help the Food Bank of NC. Clear out piles of paper! For the first time ever, The UPS Store is partnering with The Village Shopping Center and Food Bank of NC to host a Free Shred Day and Food Drive. Any resident is invited to bring sensitive and confidential documents to be shredded onsite with secure shredding services provided by Iron Mountain. Anyone bringing paperwork to shred is asked (not required) to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Food Bank. The Food Bank

accepts items such as canned foods, pasta, household items, paper toiletries, and hygiene items. The Free Shred Day at UPS is intended for personal items only and not for commercial or small business use.(910) 392-5091. 4403 Oleander Dr., The Village Shopping Center (behind Dunkin Donuts). ww.facebook.com/ upsstore6756. store6756@theupsstore.com GOURMET FOR A CAUSE

Oct. 21, 10am: The Ministering Circle will hold its annual “Red Apron Gourmet Sale for a Cause” at The Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander Dr. Shoppers will have opportunity to buy raffle tickets and $5 cookbooks, and try delicacies sold at the sale. Gourmet items include various frozen homemade casseroles, soups, chowders, stuffed potatoes, and ham biscuits, pickles, relishes and jellies, and home baked goods. Sale will be open 10-11:30am, as all items are anticipated to be sold within that time to raise funds for local scholarships at UNCW and CFCC, and humanitarian and healthcare services in the Cape Fear. Hand-knit baby clothing and blankets and superior Rada knives and products will be for sale. Shoppers come early and bring a tote. Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. www.theministeringcircle.com.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st/3rd Sun. through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

ing acts Nick Moss Band and Samantha Fish. http://uncw.edu/arts/tickets.html. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance. Bring blanket/lawn chair, beverages, and friends and RANKY TANKY Oct. 19, 7:30pm: “Gullah” comes from West Affamily! Local food trucks will be on site selling rican language and means “a people blessed food! No smoking or e-cigs allowed on Town

by God.” “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!” In this spirit this Dr. Charleston, SC based quintet performs timeMUSIC CRUISES less music of Gullah culture born in the southA boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a eastern Sea Island region of the United States.

1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip a From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while lisfrom heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullatening to music by local musicians. $27. Book: bies, the musical roots of Charleston, SC are 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. “rank” and fertile ground from which these conWater St. temporary artists are grateful to have grown.

WSO: MOZART AND BRAHMS SC natives Quentin Baxter, Kevin Hamilton, Oct. 14, 7:30pm: UNCW faculty member Barry Charlton Singleton, and Clay Ross first came David Salwen plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto together in 1998, fresh out of university, to form No. 24, where some of Mozart’s most expresa seminal Charleston jazz quartet. UNCW Kesive writing for the woodwinds enhances the nan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. http://uncw. poignant solo piano part. The WSO continues edu/arts/tickets.html its multi-year Brahms symphony cycle with the pastoral Second. 910-362-7999. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. RUSH HOUR CONCERT

theatre/auditions

Oct. 17, 6:30pm: Hailing from Wilmington, NC, SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH David Russell and his Port City Blues band Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged bring fiery, real-life originals and covers of the reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays, blues legends to the masses. His self-styled served w/brunch and dessert. Portion of pro“Port City Blues” is deeply rooted in Chicago ceeds donated to Shakespearean educational blues but also incorporates elements from the outreach programs. 10/22: Macbeth; 11/19: local jazz community and West Coast blues.

A Winter’s Tale. www.wilmingtontheatre.com.

Russell’s influences range from T-Bone Walker TheatreNOW, 19 S.10 St. to BB King, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Pee Wee PARALLEL LIVES Crayton and beyond. They’ve shared the stage Oct. 12-15, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: Keepin’ On Prowith Grammy winners Robert Cray and Johnny ductions presents “Parallel Lives.” Based on the Lang, Grammy nominee Tab Benoit and tourBroadway show by Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaff-

Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children, and experience the “Haunted Barn”! Let your little ones enjoy Halloween the way it used to be.

Oct. 27th – 31st 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Market & Water Streets, Downtown Wilmington $12 per adult, $5 per child under 12 Free treats for children. No reservations!

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ney, the play opens with two supreme beings planning the beginning of the world with the relish of two slightly sadistic suburban housewives decorating a living room. Once they’ve decided on the color scheme of the races, a little concerned that white people will feel slighted being such a boring color, they create sex and the sexes. Afraid women will have too many advantages, the Beings decide to make childbirth painful and to give men enormous egos as compensation. From this moment, the audience is whisked through the outrageous universe of Kathy and Mo, where four actresses play men and women struggling through the common rituals of modern life: teenagers on a date, sisters at their grandmother’s funeral, a man and woman together at a countrywestern bar. With boundless humor, “Parallel Lives” reexamines the ongoing quest to find parity and love in a contest handicapped by capricious gods- or in this case, goddesses.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. Tickets: $15. www.bigdawgproductions.org.

THEATERROR

Through Oct. 31, Fri. and Sat., 7pm: Written and directed by Chase Harrison, a throw back to the classic slasher flicks of the ‘80s in the same vein as “My Bloody Valentine,” “Prom Night,” “The Prowler,” and “Sleepaway Camp.” Chronicling a doomed production of “Macbeth,” staged by the ragtag cast and crew of The Penny Theater Company, a longstanding theater house that has certainly seen its fair share of better times. Days before the production’s opening night, the company’s lead actress mysteriously vanishes, throwing the director and the producer at odds to find a replacement. With the fate of their company on

the line, can they place their trust in the unproven young ingénue with everything to gain from Lady M’s disappearance or is the well-timed return of the company’s original star too welltimed? Tickets: $18-$42; high prices include three-course meal. 19 S. 10th St. AUDITIONS FOR “A CHRISTMAS STORY”

Mon.-Tues., Oct. 9-10, 7pm, at Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. The production, directed by Anthony Lawson, will run Dec. 8-17 at Thalian Hall. Schedule an audition time, please, w/Chandler Davis or Samantha Herrick at 910251-1788, or email Ms. Davis with your preferred day and time. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song to sing a capella. Callbacks will be Wed., Oct. 18, 5pm. Ensemble parents, children (tap experience a plus), adult Macy’s elves, leg lamp dancers, along with major roles needed. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd St.

MACABARET

Oct. 13-28, Fri. and Sat., 10pm: An irreverent evening of gallows humor, song, and dance, this cabaret-style show will make you laugh ‘til it hurts with its outrageous look at the morbid and the macabre. Join host Phil Graves and his cadaverous cohorts as they perform songs such as “Marriage is Murder,” “Grave Mistake,” and “Dead End Job” that deal with love gone bad, obsessions, and strange things that go bump in the night. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $10-$15. Groups of ten or more are $12 each.

Opening night: $10 special for all area actors.

Late-night food menu and cash bar; costume contest. .theatrewilmington.com. 910-3993669. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

BURLESQUE NIGHTS

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Oct. 14, 8pm: Things will go bump ‘n grind in the Burlesque Nights on October 14th! Join us for a hellishly good time, featuring all Halloween themed performances by: Magnolia Jackson Pickett Burneside, Puppie Buffé, Rusty Dawn, Barnabus Beverly Burnside. Tickets are $13 in Advance/ $18 at the door. Doors at 8pm/ show at 9pm. Come early, as seating is limited!

Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

comedy OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with inbooth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Oct. 13-14, 7pm/9:30pm: Moses Storm is a tal-

ented writer/performer that can be seen starring on the HULU series “4 TO 9ERS,” and recently seen on the NBC episodic “About a Boy.” Featured on “Last Comic Standing,” “Acting Out” on MTV, “Arrested Development,” and more.

Currently co-hosts & produces a bi-monthly live show on the Nerdist stage at Meltdown Comics called, “This is Your Show!” Guest performers have included John Mulaney, Thomas Middleditch, TJ Miller and Neal Brennan. • Oct. 20-21, 7pm/9:30pm Josh Johnson, featured on Season 1 of Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” on Comedy Central, was named one of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch” in 2015 and one of the Just For Laughs festival’s “New Faces” in 2016. He is a former writer/performer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where he also made his late-night stand-up debut earlier this year. He has also appeared on @midnight with Chris Hardwick and has a Comedy Central Presents-Stand Up half hour coming out this fall. 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy. com

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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

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Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

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Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

PED ART

Pedestrian Art public sculpture series, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington. 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail. com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@ artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

DEATH AND DYING

Expo 216 debuts its second theme: Death & Dying. Come out and be one of the firsts to see installations by local artists, such as S pectrum of Spirits by Joan McLoughlin, Contemplating Transcendence by Niki Hildebrand, and Ghost Trees by Jen Johnson. Many of the artists in the exhibit will be present for the evening. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element.

Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

OWEN WEXLER ART EXHIBIT

On display in 2nd-floor gallery space through Oct. 22. Visitors who want to visit the exhibit only must check in and pick up a green special event sticker from the Carriage House before entering the mansion. Suggested $5 donation.

Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

FIVE TEMPERA PAINTERS

Clarity of form and luminous translucent color are hallmarks of the egg tempera medium, which enjoyed its golden era during the early Renaissance. A relatively small number of contemporary artists still employ this venerable technique, typically in small, jewel-like figurative images. UNCWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAB Art Gallery presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art from the Egg: Five Tempera Paintersâ&#x20AC;? with a public reception 5:30-7pm on Thurs., Oct. 12. Exhibit runs through Nov. 10, and is open to public, noon-4pm, Mon.-Fri. CAB Art Gallery in the Cultural Arts Building, on Reynolds Drive near Randall Parkway.

ART IN THE FOREST

Oct. 14, 10am: Art in the Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Fine Art Exhibition & Sale showcases the creativity of Brunswick Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talented artists. Free and open to the public. Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center, 2701 Brunswick Forest Pkwy.

ROSIE THE RIVETER

Rosie the Riveter: American Women in WWII will be on display at Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center, Oct. 20, 7:30pm, and Oct. 22, 3pm. $12-$15. Explore the Rosie the Riveter womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phenomenon with memorabil-

ia feat. a vast collection of artifacts, posters, artwork, dolls, bric-a-brac, books, and more in the museum lobby of the Historic USO. Includes a presentation by Wilbur Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;retired US Navy captain, military historian, and award-winning authorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that covers women in all aspects of service to the nation and a special performance

by Elizabeth Michaels, an American Historical Theatre historical storyteller. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. SPIRIT WHISPERERS

Oct. 27, 6-9pm: Get into â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Hallowsâ&#x20AC;? mode!

Visitors are encouraged to wear a costume, receive a message from â&#x20AC;&#x153;the other side,â&#x20AC;? and dance along to live music by David Dixon. Contemplate transcending into the cosmos via Niki Hildebrandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3D installation. Spirit punch and mystery morsels will be provided. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St.

film MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. â&#x20AC;˘ CAM CafĂŠ open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day.

View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy.

See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12foot saltwater crocodile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Boyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheena,â&#x20AC;? a 23-ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhib-

FROM SELMA TO STONEWALL

Fri., Oct. 20, 7pm: â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet?â&#x20AC;? Directed by Marilyn Bennett, UNCW, McNeill Hall, room 1005. An exploration of the similarities, differences, and conflicts between the black civil rights and gay rights movements. 60-minute documentary follows a â&#x20AC;&#x153;black, straight preacher and a white, lesbian activistâ&#x20AC;? as they seek to find the intersection between the Civil Rights and the LGBTQ Equality movements. Film showing will be followed by a panel discussion, feat. Reverend Gill Caldwell, Civil Rights Movement Foot Soldier. Sponsored by Frank Harr Foundation, Conversation with Faith UCC, UNCW Department of Social Work, UNCW Department of Sociology and Criminology, UNCW Upperman Center, and UNCW LGBTQIA Center.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Created By Light (Through Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institutions and NC artists working in the medium. â&#x20AC;˘ State of the Art/Art of the State: (on view through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24â&#x20AC;?hour period. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project

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ited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (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.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St.

way to say thank you to our community for the many years of support. Free admission into the museum all day. • Fall Festival: Oct. 21, 9am: Celebrate the changing seasons and falling leaves at our Fall Festival. Fall crafts, face painting, treats, and a bounce house! The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.

SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.”

Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

Oct. 10, 6:30pm: Museum After Dark, $6-$10.

Step into the shoes of crime scene investigators! Lift latent prints and microscopically compare hair, fibers, and other materials. Explore impression and toolmark evidence. Find out how bugs help solve crimes. Extract DNA and talk with experts about how they analyze evidence. Ages 18+. Food and beverages available for purchase from Poor Piggy’s, Vittles and Bombers Bev Co. Tickets: www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. • Oct. 21, 9am: Organized by the NC Fossil Club, the Fossil Fair is an annual gathering of fossil enthusiasts who share their passion and knowledge of paleontology with the public. Some to the best fossils found in NC and beyond will be on display, from giant shark teeth, whale bone, sea urchins, shells and more! Smithsonian paleontologists will be on-site to identify fossils. Visitors are encouraged to bring fossils that need identification to the Fossil Fair. Free for members or with paid admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no preregistration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

EXPO 216

ILM CHIDLREN’S MUSEUM

Oct. 10, 9am: You’re invited to join us as we celebrate 20 years of service to our community. We have an exciting day planned as a

caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

kids stuff

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens.

Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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Newly opened exhibit features end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the Arena. Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm, 216 N Front

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library!

Informal hour where young kids and parents/

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6385.

Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program on Saturdays. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together.

Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Appx.

45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

Sun., 2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

BLACK RIVER CRUISE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH - 1:00PM

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Visit us on the Riverwalk!

212 S. Water Street

910-338-3134

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4 HOUR EXCURSION IN COMFORT UP TO BREATHTAKING SCENERY Photographers / Nature lovers dream cruise We will cruise up this wonderous river enjoying the variety of wildflowers, wildlife and spectacular trees. Come on board and sit back and enjoy this narrated cruise. Bring your binoculars & cameras and get ready for a memorable cruise. The Black River is characterized by the meandering river and oxbows, artesian springs and mature swamp forests. As tannins from decaying vegetation leach into the water, the river is stained its characteristic dark tea color.

Pack a picnic basket and enjoy lunch while cruising. Bar is always open.

BLACK WATER ADVENTURE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 10AM 2 hours - $27 This is one of our most popular cruises.... this excursion will take you approx 8 miles up the NE Cape Fear River. Learn the history of the early explorers that traveled this river. Birds are migrating & the leaves are beginning to change!

SUNSET CRUISE WITH LIVE MUSIC Most Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - $27 Imagine cruising on the Cape Fear River, the sun kissing the day goodbye, your worries floating away, amazing music playing while sipping on one of our tasty drinks from the bar, sharing this with friends & family ....Don’t imagine it, just DO it , we guarantee you will not regret it and will be talking about it for a long time. ***Note the new times for our Sunset Cruises starting Oct. 5th- boarding @ 5:30pm Departing @ 6pm Sunset Cruises with LIVE Music

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 1010:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum.org for more info.

3201 S. 17th St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Thurs. and Sat., 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities!

Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers every Friday. Free!

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Oct. 20, 6:30pm: Parents drop your kids off at Maides Park and enjoy a night out. Activities include: Arts and crafts, computer and game room, group & sport activities, refreshments.

Ages for this program are 7-12. Pre-registration is required. Maides Park, 1101 Manly

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area.

910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River w/scenic wilderness, narration on the plant and wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers! Families, nature enthusiasts and photographers alike will enjoy the slow-moving, amber-colored waters, framed by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers and relict old-growth cypress trees.Led by Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narrator Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author. Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge before the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ cruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water/Dock sts.

PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE

Oct. 12, 10am: Play, learn and explore math and science concepts at this interactive storytime, which includes hand-on science experiments and exploration stations. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Presented at Cape Fear Museum by the New Hanover County Ready to Read Library Outreach Ladies, Raquel Fava and Krista Dean. Free, limited and preregistration is required on New

Hanover County Public Library’s calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Introducing young kids to the STEM skills they will need to succeed in a 21st century world; Raquel Fava (rfava@ nhcgov.com) or Krista Dean (kdean@nhcgov. com) at 910-798-6368. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

classes CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A.

ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt art classes, $100/4 (two-hour).

Meditative Drawing: Wed., 10am and 2pm. • Thurs. and Fri, 5pm: Art it up—Nice and Easy!

• Sat. 10am: Learn how to pour color shapes and define them with drawing. • Mon, 10am: Stamp or Stencil Painting. • Beginning or advanced students. • Tues, 10am and 2pm: Colored Pencil with Oil Pastel Layering. All materials provided. www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-5478115 or loislight@bellsouth.net

PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

park. Whether you are an experienced yogi or are just looking to give yoga a try, we invite you to join us and start your Saturday by clearing your mind and embracing the outdoors. $8 for RiverLights residents and $10 for non-residents; payable at the event. Includes post-yoga coffee or tea at Magnolia Social Café, so guests can relax a little longer in Marina Village. Arrive 30 minutes before yoga to register and relax! RiverLights, 4410 River Rd. AMBASSADOR TRAINING MEETING

Oct. 11, 9:30am: Join Ted Wilgis, coastal education coordinator, and Jessica Gray, coastal outreach associate, for a field lesson on the federation’s living shoreline and oyster restoration projects in the southeast region. Southeast Coastal Ambassadors are a special group of volunteers that serve as representatives of the federation at festivals, programs and other outreach events. Each month the federation holds a Coastal Ambassador training meeting that alternates monthly between a day field meeting and an evening program meeting. Fun and interactive, it allows volunteers to socialize with one another while learning more about the work of the federation and our coastal environment.

Ambassadors required to attend at least five meetings per year and participate in a minimum of three federation events; 16 years or older.

Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, 898 Morris Landing Rd.

DIY EVENT FLYERS

Oct. 11, 3pm: When you’re planning an event on a budget, you want nice looking event flyers and invitations for the lowest possible cost.

Learn about free tools to help you create your printed materials that will wow your attendees

at this hands-on workshop. Reference Librarian Annice Sevett will cover Microsoft templates, canvas, photo sites, and more. Space is limited and registration is requested for this workshop. www.nhclibrary.org/910-798-6371.

Annice Sevett, asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. COMPUTER BASICS: EMAIL

Oct. 12, 3pm: Beginning level class will help you use your email account efficiently. Learn how to send and reply to emails, forward messages, and attach documents or pictures to an email message. Create contact lists in your address book so you can quickly email groups of family and friends. Create folders to store emails that you want to keep for later. Learn about email security and how to avoid being taken in by common scams. Free; space is limited and registration is requested, on the calendar, www.nhclibrary.org, or 910-7986301. Natasha Francois at 910-798-6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

CANDY DISH WORKSHOP

Oct. 14, 1:30pm: Be ready for “All Hallow’s Eve” with your own Halloween glass candy dish. Come with your ideas for skulls, witches, angels, or more. The workshop includes a demonstration, all glass materials, and a postworkshop firing of your piece. Payment by cash or check (payable to Harbor Island Arts) is required by Oct. 13th and may be made at Expo 216 during open hours: 12-6, Wed-Sun. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St.

SEA TO SEE

Oct. 19, 6pm: Go from the sea to seeing things

CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www. capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

FENCING TOURNAMENT

Oct. 14, 9:30am: Fencing tournament featuring open mixed foil, 9:30am, Open mixed epee, 12:30pm, D and under epee at 3:30pm. Participants, $20 first event, $10 subsequent events.

Spectators free and very welcome. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market Street

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with guest speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy & Compounding & Lab and Pivot Physical Therapy. Information will be provided on the Geri Fit fitness program offered by the Senior Center.

NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S.College Rd.

FALL YOGA AND COFFEE

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as they really are. Sometimes it takes a little salt air, a walk on the beach, a mediation in a garden to dive into the soul. The only way out is in. Join yoga teacher + creator of Pelikan Sea Glass, Julie Pelikan, in the beautiful Blockade Runner Beach Resort oceanfront gardens for Whiet Rabbit Trip’s Sea to See: A Meditation, Beach Walk + Pelikan Sea Glass Jewelry Making Workshop. Start with a 15 minute meditation and move to the beach where we’ll take a guided eco talk and beach walk to glean the beach for shells, shark teeth and sea glass that we might want to affix to a necklace. No meditation, yoga or craft experience necessary!

Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINIC

Oct. 19, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of NC offers this free info clinic for people filing divorce actions. Prereg: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6301.

Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in NN, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet. A brief Q&A with a virtual attorney will conclude each clinic.

866-210-5262. cois@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MENAGERIE ART STUDIO

Oct. 19, 7pm: Amping Up the Frequency of Art: Art is a transmitter of energy via the frequencies of the colors and the energetic imprint of the artist. We will use various methods of implanting these frequencies to be transmitted to the viewer and the world. Artists since the beginning of time have experienced the space between dimensions during the creative process. • Oct.

20, 7pm: Creative Freestyle: Acoustic Pouring: Enjoy a little social lubricant and experience the most addicting moving meditation of acrylic pouring. Discover the most addicting, fascinatingly beautiful act of acrylic pouring. We will do 3 pours, the art is yours to keep. Appropriate for any age or skill level. All supplies included.

Menagerie Studio, 805 North 4th St. FALL YOGA AND COFFEE

Oct. 21, 9am: Experience the serenity of Live Oak Commons while you set your intentions for the day during a peaceful yoga practice in the park. Whether you are an experienced yogi or are just looking to give yoga a try, we invite you to join us and start your Saturday by clearing your mind and embracing the outdoors. $8 for RiverLights residents and $10 for nonresidents; payable at the event. Your fee also includes post-yoga coffee or tea at Magnolia Social Café, so guests can relax a little longer in Marina Village. Arrive 30 minutes before yoga to register; bring own yoga mat and water. RiverLights, 4410 River Rd.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and

improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

BOOK CLUB

Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com/910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

TRACHEOTOMY CARE

Oct. 11, 11am: Respiratory therapist Tony Byrd, RRT, from Intellichoice Home Care, will give an informative talk and demonstration of caring for patients with severe respiratory health issues requiring a tracheotomy or a ventilator. The program is intended for patients, family members and caregivers. Attendance is free and no registration is needed. Mary Ellen Nolan: 910-798-6307/mnolan@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

THE LIFE WE WERE GIVEN

Oct. 16, 5:30pm: Dana Sachs will speak about her book “The Life We Were Given: Operation Babylift International Adoption, and By Children of War in Vietnam.” Books will be available for purchase at this free Library event. Free. Library program is part of a series inspired by the new documentary “The Vietnam War,” with support from the American Library Association, PBS, and WETA in Washington DC. Open to the public and no registration is needed to attend.

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Military Cutoff Rd. THE ONE THING

Oct. 19, 6pm: Join the author of the #1 Bestselling book, “The ONE Thing,” Jay Papasan and Port City Community Church Pastor, Mike Ashcraft, as they continue the conversation in our community about how focus in business and leadership impact the community, culture and spiritual formation. Tickets include a FREE copy of “The ONE Thing.” https:// jay-papasan.eventbrite.com. Port City Community Church, 250 Vision Dr.

CIVIL WAR ON THE RIVER

Oct. 19, 6:30pm: Captivating Two-Part Lecture and Immersive Tour Series feat. Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle. An exciting two-day event that brings Wilmington’s Civil War history to life through engaging discussions and a boat tour highlighting historic points of interest along the Cape Fear River. Price includes admission to Thurs. lecture, an hour-long boat cruise with Wilmington Water Tours feat. Dr. Fonvielle on Sun., Oct. 22, 8:45amnoon, refreshments and a reception stop at Hawkeswater Landing, as well as chartered bus transport. Space limited. Tickets (good for both events—no single event tickets available) are $75 for an individual and $140 for a couple. Event capacity is 70. Tickets can only be purchased through the Bellamy Mansion by calling Leslie at 251-3700 ext. 303. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

JIM MCKEE

Oct. 19, 7pm: Jim McKee, manager of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, will speak about the recent historic preservation projects, including the discovery of a

THIRSTY THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC Food & Drink Specials from 6-9pm

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north wilmington El Cerro Grande The Italian Bistro La Costa Mexican Restaurant The Melting Pot Osteria Cicchetti Roko Italian Cuisine

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Okami Japanese Steakhouse Yoshi Sushi

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pre-1765 cannon, the restoration of St. Phillip’s 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 Episcopal Church ruins, and the creation of entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, an artificial reef that will prevent future erosion 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. along site’s riverfront. Many artifacts from past POKEMON LEAGUE archeological excavations will be on display Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday eveduring the lecture. Dessert will be served folnings to catch them all by learning to play the lowing the lecture. Free w/$5 suggested donaPokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade tion to the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Poke126 S 3rd St. mon Go Pokestop. Ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. www.facebook. com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

clubs/notices

CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, someEvery Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hostthing always different every month. Check out ed weekly by Angela Pollock and most Monwebsite for more details of what we have in days with Darien Brooks. This will give adults store this month & exact time of each event! with or without disabilities an opportunity to www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Bework on social skills in a typical, relaxed enviyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. ronment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St. CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM We explore God using the methods and guid\WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB ance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth sampling of delightful saints including Theresa meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. community, beginners welcome, and all equipWe will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long ry, instruction in spiritual practices, group mediand the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incortations and playful spiritual fun. First and third porates agility, strength, coordination, balance, Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuildas important as having a strong mental edge. ers@gmail.com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, Competitors of a fencing match wear protective 1415 Dawson St. gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear.

Sport of fencing features three different levels, SMART DEVICE MEETUP which are categorized by the type of weapon Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device? used in each level. The weapons used include Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the aerobically challenging sport. In order to condidevices in your busy life. Bring your technology tion one’s body, initial fencing training consists questions, fully charged device, library card, of challenging conditioning exercises. Express and the passwords to any accounts you want YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.NHCLibrary.org or 910LA LECHE LEAGUE 798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@ Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure to pregnant women, mothers, babies and chilIsland Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd. dren. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the BOARDS AND BREWS meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are Oct. 7, 6pm: 21+ only. We will have a large vaexperienced mothers who have breastfed their riety of games from Catan, Scrabble, Explodown babies and who have been trained and ing Kittens and Codenames to heavier strategy accredited by La Leche League International games like Agricola and Caverna available to to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all asplay and staff to help teach games or help peopects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 ple find an open table. The Wine Sampler next S. Kerr Ave. door will be running beer and wine specials and have some tables setup to play on. “Bring NHC HAZWAGON your own beer” but drink responsibly. The focus New Hanover County encourages residents to of the night is on gaming with friends. $5 per safely dispose of toxic materials with its new person and everyone will get a $5 gift card that mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed expires that night. The gift cards can be used various days at three different locations in New on anything we sell and can be combined.

Hanover County to collect household hazardCape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr. Ste D. ous waste and electronics free of charge. Resi-

dents can bring items to the following locations ST. PAUL’S each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent particiBeach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Marpatory prayer service designed to achieve a ket field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carocontemplative state through music, song, and lina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. side of the park across from the tennis courts), at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by 10am-2pm. community lunch (suggested donation, $5).

Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC by supper and Christian Formation discusFormat of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, sion. Evensong is a sung service of evening held on Friday nights in gaming stores and prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readassociations all across the world. They are ings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever designed to be a beginner-friendly introducrenewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. tion to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Epispaid towards prize support for event. Prizes are copal Church, 16 N. 16th St. a pack per win and also if you complete all 4

program at the Leland Cultural Arts Center at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Meet and-Greet gathering will begin at 9:30am with snacks and refreshments. Meeting will follow at 10am.

Our speaker will be Mayor Brenda Bozeman from the Town of Leland. Mayor Bozeman has served her fellow Leland residents in local government for 26 years. She first served on Leland’s Planning Board in the 1990’s and in 2003 she was elected to the Leland Town Council. Social club open to all adults living in Brunswick County, w/more than 500 members, we meet the second Friday of each month. Membership dues are $25 per year, per household. www.nbnewcomers.org.

WHEN THE NEWS IS BAD

Oct. 13, 9:30am: Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s free symposium, “When the News is Bad: A Community Discussion about Supporting Others through Medical Crisis.” Keynote speaker will be Michael Kahn, LPC. Kahn has been a counselor for 23 years and his areas of focus include grief, men’s issues and career satisfaction. Other discussion leaders will be Father Bob Kus of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Andrea L. Jones, PhD, MSW, assistant professor at UNCW’s School of Social Work; and Dr. Kelly Erola, MD, FAAHMP, FAAFP, chief medical officer of Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

CUE/CME credits are not included; participants can request a certificate of attendance.

Jason.Clamme@lcfh.org or 910-796-7943

by Oct. 6. Northeast Branch, New Hanover County Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FLEA MARKET

Oct. 14, 7am: Crafts, food, furniture. Wind-

ermere Presbyterian Church on Eastwood Rd. CF SIERRA CLUB GROUP MEETING

Oct. 16, 6pm: Cassie Gavin, director of government relations for the NC chapter of the Sierra Club, will report on environmental legislation that is currently under consideration by the General Assembly. Cassie is an attorney who lobbies legislators and works with the media and volunteers. Cassie will be joined by Ben Barnes, Chair of the Conservation Committee, who is presenting a brief summary and discussion of 2017 Chapter conservation priorities.

Free pizza at 6pm, followed by the program at 6:30. Open to the public. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

ARTS IN WILMINGTON MEETUP

Oct. 17, 5:30pm: Join us at Opera House Theatre Company for our monthly Arts In Wilmington meetup. 2011 Carolina Beach Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. 4pm, free.• Fall Wine Celebration: Thurs., Oct. 12, 6pm, post-Oktoberfest viticultural tour of all that Austria and Germany has to offer, from Riesling to Blaufrankish. With wines that flow from honey soaked apples, to spicy fruit flavors, rippling

Brooklyn Arts Center (910) 538-2939

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with acidity; there are some true jewels of the vineyards yet undiscovered. Learn and listen to a bit of history from these wine regions as you sip yourself into the autumn season. Live music from funky-folk star Mark Herbert; Southern food from Soulful Twist Food Truck; resulting in a fabulous fall evening of music, wine, and food. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St. HARVEST DINNER

Oct. 13, 6pm: Join us at the historic Dudley Mansion for an exquisite five course dinner prepared by Chef Dean Neff and Lydia Clopton of Pinpoint Restaurant, and Chef Bud Taylor of the Bistro at Topsail. The night will start with mingling, hors d’oeuvres, and custom cocktails, followed by dinner courses and wine pairings. A silent auction will be held during the event. Reservations are required and can only be made with Bellamy staff. Reservations are $187.25 (includes state tax) Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. Governor Dudley Mansion, 400 S. Front St.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more.

Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly. 10200 US Highway 17.

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 our brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

SMIFCO SEAHAWK LUNCHES

Join Steveiemack’s International Food Co. every Thurs., 11am, during the regular school year, at UNCW’s Fisher Student Center. We accept UNCW Food Dollars and Seahawk Bucks; as well as our normal payment methods. We offer delicious, fresh and healthy options along

with some more decadent choices. UNCW, Fisher Center, 601 S. College Rd. HISTORIC HARVEST DINNER

Oct. 13, 6pm: Join us at the historic Dudley Mansion for an exquisite five course dinner prepared by Chef Dean Neff and Lydia Clopton of Pinpoint Restaurant, and Chef Bud Taylor of the Bistro at Topsail. The night will start with mingling, hors d’oeuvres, and custom cocktails, followed by dinner courses and wine pairings. A silent auction will be held during the event. Reservations are required and can only be made with Bellamy staff. Reservations are $187.25 (includes state tax) Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. Governor Dudley Mansion, 400 S. Front St.

FLYTRAP BREWING 3RD ANNIVERSARY

Oct. 14, noon: Flytrap celebrates three incredible years of craft beer and community! Fill up a commemorative anniversary glass with special release beers all day long. Enjoy live music from Violet Bell, Jesse Stockton & Dream Machine and Plenty Pastures. DETAIL Market featuring local artisans and makers will be in the beer garden 3-6p and food trucks will be serving throughout the day! Bring art supplies for DREAMS Center for Arts Education. 319 Walnut St. flytrapbrewing.com (910) 769-2881.

OYSTERBERFEST

Oct. 21, 11am: Wrightsville Beach Brewery proudly presents our inaugural fall harvest festival and oyster season kickoff party, Oysterberfest.An oyster roast and German cuisine accompanies our lineup of fall beers. Live music performances in the beer garden include Massive Grass and the Beau Rikkis. Specials,

activities and more details to come. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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 St. 249 N. Front St. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

ARCHITECTURE OF HENRY BONITZ

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s walking tour on the career of Wilmington architect Henry Bonitz (1871-1921). Learn about Henry’s German-immigrant parents and his early studies under notable Wilmington architect James F. Post. The tour will explore the architecture of the buildings Bonitz designed, including the Woolvin-Warren House (1895), J. H. Strauss Store (1914), and Ahrens Building (1907). Free for LCFHS members, $12/adult, $10 AAA members/military, $6/student. Tour begins and concludes at the Latimer House Museum. Lower CF Historical Society, 126 S. 3rd St.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

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

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

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! Suggested $10 donation. Takes place Fridays, 10am. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as self-guided tours, which start at any time.

Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush

Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house.

Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. GUIDED ARCHITECTURAL TOURS

Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Guided Architectural Walking Tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of the neighborhood in which they takes place. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, which grew around the city’s streetcar route. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses.

Tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Pre-reg. rqd. 910-762-2511 or membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4pm to reserve your spot. Cash only, $10; tours won’t take place if raining or if there are no pre-reg. Begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St.

STREETCAR SUBURBS TOUR

Historic Wilmington Foundation offers two tours. Each showcases the architectural, social, and cultural history of the neighborhood in which it takes place. The Streetcar Suburbs

tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, which grew around the city’s streetcar route.

Tour will bring attention to the special qualities of the neighborhoods and how they contribute to the city’s quality of life. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses.

One tour is offered each weekend on a rotating basis. Both tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Pre-reg. rqd. 910-762-2511 or membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4pm to reserve your spot. $10 cash or checks only; tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no registrations., Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St. LOVE TOUR

Oct. 10, 5pm: Brides, this is a perfect opportunity for you to come tour the newest Farm Venue in town and meet some great local vendors.

We will also have the venue styled by Garry Fischer an event group and ready to inspire you for your wedding! Brides pre-reg. Long Creek Farms, 22549 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point.

BACKDOOR KITCHEN TOUR

Oct. 14, 11am-5[,: 12th annual Backdoor Kitchen Tour invites you inside a delightfully curated array of downtown Wilmington homes. Get inspired by Italianates and Queen Annes, historic gems and award-winning new construction.

Fundraiser is for non-profit group Residents of Old Wilmington. Tix are $25/ea. in adv. (through Oct.14), available at Ivy Cottage, Finklestein’s and area Harris Teeters. Tix are $30 day of, and available at each home on the tour, as well as the Bellamy Mansion and Finkelstein’s.

Across nine homes in downtown Wilmington. www.rowilmington.org/info.php?pnum=5 HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR

Oct. 21, 10am: Historical Walking Tour of Oakdale Cemetery, NC’s oldest rural cemetery, will be given by Robin Triplett, who will take you on a journey through time and delight you with historical facts and tales of many of those who are interred there. Tour is free for members of the Friends of Oakdale and $10.00 for non-members. Tour is cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th St.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@ uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with

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fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr. EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share stories and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

CHADD

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

In his book “The Logic of Failure,” Dietrich Dorner discusses the visionaries who built the Aswan Dam in Egypt. Their efforts brought an abundance of cheap electricity to millions of people. But the planners didn’t take into account some of the important effects of their innovation. For example, the Nile River below the dam no longer flooded its banks or fertilized the surrounding land every year. As a result, farmers had to resort to chemical fertilizers at great expense. Water pollution increased. Marine life suffered because of the river’s diminished nutrients. I hope this thought will motivate you to carefully think through the possible consequences of decisions you’re contemplating. I guarantee that you can avoid the logic of failure and instead implement the logic of success. But to do so, you’ll have to temporarily resist the momentum that has been carrying you along. You’ll have to override the impatient longing for resolution.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Are you primed to seek out new colleagues and strengthen your existing alliances? Are you curious about what it would take to infuse your best partnerships with maximum emotional intelligence? From an astrological perspective, the next nine weeks will be a favorable time to do these things. You will have opportunities to deepen your engagement with collaborators who cultivate integrity and communicate effectively. It’s possible you may feel shy about pursuing at least one of the potential new connections. But I urge you to press ahead anyway. Though you may be less ripe than they are, their influence will have a catalytic effect on you, sparking you to develop at an accelerated rate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“I was satisfied with haiku until I met you,” Dean Young tells a new lover in his poem “Changing Genres.” But Young goes on to say that he’s no longer content with that terse genre. “Now I want a Russian novel,” he proclaims, “a 50-page description of you sleeping, another 75 of what you think staring out a window.” He yearns for a story line about “a fallen nest, speckled eggs somehow uncrushed, the sled outracing the wolves on the steppes, the huge glittering ball where all that matters is a kiss at the end of a dark hall.” I bring Young’s meditations to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that you, too, are primed to move into a more expansive genre with a more sumptuous plot.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Statistical evidence suggests that Fridays falling on the 13th of the month are safer than other Fridays. The numbers of fires and traffic accidents are lower then, for example. I find this interesting in light of your current situation. According to my analysis, this October’s Friday the 13th marks a turning point in your ongoing efforts to cultivate stability and security.

On this day, as well as the seven days before and seven days after, you should receive especially helpful clues about the future work you can do to feel even safer and more protected than you already do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Too much propaganda and not enough real information are circulating through your personal sphere. You’re tempted to traffic in stories that are rooted more in fear than insight. Gossip and hype and delusion are crowding out useful facts. No wonder it’s a challenge for you to sort out the truths from the half-truths! But I predict that you will thrive anyway. You’ll discover helpful clues lodged in the barrage of bunkum. You’ll pluck pithy revelations from amidst the distracting ramblings. Somehow you will manage to be both extra sensitive and super-discriminating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A journalist named Jenkin Lloyd Jones coined the term “Afghanistanism,” which he defined as “concentrating on problems in distant parts of the world while ignoring controversial local issues.” I want to urge you Virgos

to avoid engaging in a personal version of Afghanistanism. In other words, focus on issues that are close at hand, even if they seem sticky or prickly. Don’t you dare let your attention get consumed by the dreamy distractions of faraway places and times. For the foreseeable future, the best use of your energy is here and now.

LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“I am more interested in human beings than in writing,” author Anais Nin said, “more interested in lovemaking than in writing, more interested in living than in writing. More interested in becoming a work of art than in creating one.” I invite you to adopt that perspective as your own for the next twelve months, Libra.

During this upcoming chapter of your story, you can generate long-lasting upgrades if you regard your life as a gorgeous masterpiece worthy of your highest craftsmanship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Scorpio actress Tara Reid told the magazine Us Weekly about how her cosmetic surgeries had made her look worse than she had been in her natural state. “I’ll never be perfect again,” she mourned. I bring this up in the hope that it will inspire you. In my astrological opinion, you’re at a tuning point when it’s crucial to appreciate and foster everything about yourself that’s natural and innate and soulfully authentic. Don’t fall sway to artificial notions about how you could be more perfect than you already are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

I didn’t go to work today. I woke up late, lingered over a leisurely breakfast, and enjoyed a long walk in the autumn woods. When I found a spot that filled me with a wild sense of peace, I asked my gut wisdom what I should advise you Sagittarians to attend to. And my gut wisdom told me that you should temporarily escape at least one of your duties for at least three days. (Escaping two duties for four days would be even better.) My gut wisdom also suggested that you get extra sleep, enjoy leisurely meals, and go on long walks to spots that fill you with a wild sense of peace. There you should consult your gut wisdom about your top dilemmas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A snail climbed to the top of a big turtle’s shell as it was sleeping under a bush.

When the turtle awoke and began to lumber away in search of food, the snail was at first alarmed but eventually thrilled by how fast they were going and how far they were able to travel. Wheeee! the snail thought to itself. I suspect, Capricorn, this little tale is a useful metaphor for what you can look forward to in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“If these years have taught me anything, it is this,” wrote novelist Junot Díaz.

“You can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in.” That’s your plucky wisdom for the coming weeks, Aquarius. You have arrived at a pivotal phase in your life cycle when you can’t achieve liberation by fleeing, avoiding, or ignoring. To commune with the only kind of freedom that matters, you must head directly into the heart of the commotion. You’ve got to feel all the feelings stirred up by the truths that rile you up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Allan Hobson is a scientist of sleep who does research at Harvard. He says we dream all the time, not just at night. Our subconscious minds never stop churning out streams of images. During the waking hours, though, our conscious minds operate at such intensity that the lower-level flow mostly stays subliminal.

At least that’s the normal state of affairs. But I suspect your dream-generator is running so hot right now that its stories may leak into your waking awareness.

This could be disconcerting. Without the tips I’m giving you here, you might worry you were going daft. Now that you know, I hope you’ll tap into the undercurrent to glean some useful intuitions. A word to the wise: The information that pops up won’t be logical or rational. It will be lyrical and symbolic, like dreams.

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