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Wear costumes, collect candy and run in the Trick or Trot for Preservation 5k+1 Mile Candy Dash. An event for all ages, Trick or Trot benefits the Historic Wilmington Foundation with a 5k through historic Greenfield Lake Park (310 Willard St.), followed by a 1-mile walk with Trick or Treat stops for kids (big and small)! Registration is $15-$35, with prizes, costume contest, free RISE doughnuts, Port City Java coffee and more. Register at its-gotime.com/trick-or-trot-for-preservation.

TRIFECTA OF TREATS, PG. 10 The dance of the dead returns with the eighth annual Zombiefest this Saturday, hosted by The Phantom Playboys this year at Satellite Bar and Lounge, in conjunction with a special screening of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and more. Courtesy photo

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: How business deals with downtown construction

few blocks away. Eventually, I was able to purchase an historic building and renovate it within my budget. The Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), Arts Council of Wilmington and NHC, other organizations, and individuals gave me practical advice and encouragement. I especially love the ocean, river and light in Wilmington. I also wanted to be closer to family in North Carolina.

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e: You renovated the building you are in, yes? Share with us the process (timeline, necessary work, etc.).

AG: I found the request for proposal (RFP) and bid process very helpful and educational. I received four bids to renovate the building.

RENOVATED INDUSTRIAL CEILINGS: Amy Grant worked with architect Clark Hipp and builder Dave Nathans to renovate Art in Bloom Gallery on the 200 block of Princess St. Courtesy photo: Amy Grant

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ast week demolition began on the Water Street Parking Deck. It signals about three years of construction in our area. Though I have long-dreaded this as a business owner, I realize we are not the only place impacted by the project; just take a look at the other construction happening downtown.

The 200 block of Princess Street has been a corridor of renovation and construction for the past few years. Amy Grant, owner of Art in Bloom Gallery at 210 Princess, was kind enough to share some of her experiences purchasing and renovating a building downtown and trying to keep a retail space open throughout ongoing construction. It is not an easy process, as she reveals. encore (e): When did Art In Bloom open?

Amy Grant (AG): The gallery opened officially on Oct. 2, 2015. I started it to

fulfill a lifelong dream of presenting original art in an inviting space where all of the arts might converge: visual, performing, film, theater, music, literary, culinary, etc. I imagined a place where any original art and opinion about art would be welcome—traditional, abstract and experimental. The art and space would encourage people to have conversations and exchange ideas, even though people may not like the same works. I believe art has the power to help people think for themselves and respect other points of view.

My mother was a wonderful artist who encouraged me to explore all types of art.

I took classes from elementary school through college. Instead of art, I chose science as a career and worked in the biopharmaceutical industry for over 25 years. After a corporate buy-out, I decided to be my own boss, move to Wilmington, and open the gallery instead of wait-

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ing until I reached retirement age.

Thanks to the teamwork and vast experience of architect Clark Hipp and builder Dave Nathans of Urban Building Company, the renovation started in February of 2015 and was completed in September of 2015. The courtyard in the back was renovated and completed in April 2016, and includes a sculpted-metal gate by local artist Dumay Gorham III. Ballast stones were found under the dirt during the renovation of the front part of the building, and were incorporated into the new brick wall and bench in the courtyard. My architect and builder had over 30 years experience with the city, county, supply companies, etc. The plans and execution were based upon understanding all regulations, good working relationships, and previous successful renovations.

The building at 210 Princess was one e: Why did you choose downtown of a few free-standing buildings left from Wilmington? the turn of the century. So it has small alAG: During my career as a scientist, my ley ways on either side. We do not share company would send me to other coun- common walls with our neighbors. Howtries and parts of the US. During week- ever, when a new roof was installed at 210 ends, I would visit galleries, museums Princess, we worked with our neighbors and artists’ studios wherever I traveled. on their drainage systems, so the water Since 1996 I scouted many locations from our neighbors’ roof tops would flow to open a gallery. As a test, I opened a toward the back of our building instead of small one in partnership with a nonprofit into the alleyways and the areas of the organization near Philadelphia from 2006 roof where previous leaks were evident. to 2009. I lived in Pennsylvania and was We are fortunate all three of our buildings getting tired of the cold and snowy win- (in a row) use the same roofing company. ters. I narrowed my search to a few plac- So, rerouting the drainage systems was es in the southeastern US. straightforward.

In 2012, I spent my vacation in WilmFor the art gallery, I asked the architect ington, walking around and talking with and builder to open up as much space as people for a week. Downtown offered a possible and restore the building to its walkable community where I could find bones. All interior walls and layers of drop an affordable place to live and work a ceilings, walls and floors were removed

to reveal a great structure, including the original brick, lintel and heart-pine ceiling of 1910. We left cutouts in the drywall to display the old barn walls circa 1858-1891. The Quinlivan family (four generations of farriers) kept the old barn walls when they built brick walls in 1910.

Moisture problems in the 100-plusyear-old floor were eliminated by removing the rotten wood and using ready-mix concrete for the new floor. e: Tell us a little about the construction happening on your block. How many buildings—projected timeline?

AG: Currently, about five historical buildings are actively under construction on the 200 block of Princess (206208 Princess St., 213 Princess St., 222 Princess St., 226 Princess St., and the Wallace Building at the corner of 3rd and Princess). I believe most projects will be completed by fall 2018 at the latest.

Between 2015 and 2017, there were about six building renovations completed. Renovations were completed on 215, 216 and 218 Princess in 2017.

From 2015 to 2016, renovations were completed on the buildings damaged by fire at 202 Princess (the former Mugsy’s Pub, now Bespoke Coffee) and 204 Princess (Port City Cheesesteak Company).

We also had the construction completed of a new BB&T building in 2016.

e: What is your plan to survive all the construction?

AG: The gallery team and I take a longterm view, remembering construction is an investment in an improved 200 block of Princess. We find other ways of marketing our business during the temporary disruptions due to construction. For example, at Art in Bloom, we asked for and received permission from the owner of the Pythian Building next door, 208-206 Princess, to paint a mural on the wooden construction wall that covers the front of the building. Our artists volunteered to paint the mural and did a wonderful job and helped children join in on the painting. We had fun, and the mural brightens the neighborhood. I often see people taking pictures in front of it.

We have expanded the number of locations we exhibit and sell art, too. For example, we had our first traveling exhibit in Southern Pines, NC, in October. We partner with several local restaurants to exhibit and sell art (The District, Platypus and Gnome, Pinpoint Restaurant).

We continue to partner with others in the community to look past the construction, and focus on the gallery and the vitality of the 200 block of Princess. For example, head archaeologist, Jon Schleier of Public Archaeology Corps (a nonprofit organization) held a fundraiser at the

gallery. The Public Archaeology Corps aims to conduct archaeology on privately-owned land with help from the public.

Jon and his volunteers conducted several archaeology digs at 206-208 Princess at the Pythian Building. Many people stopped by to see the dig and discovered artifacts. These people often visited us next door. We displayed some of the artifacts found during the renovation at 210 Princess, too.

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e: What do you hope the eventual outcome is?

AG: I hope our businesses and community will be stronger due to investment in preserving our historic buildings and improvements in infrastructure. We will have owners, government, architects, builders, and others who want to build structures that last with great design and high-quality materials.

Since people have a difficult time finding our business and/or parking, we make an extra effort to explain the location of nearby parking decks and communicate with our customers. We are hosting more e: How can the community support special events and inviting people who love the art and know the artists, so peo- you during this? ple make an extra effort to visit the galAG: Visit the gallery and help us tell lery. People who visit tend to bring friends others the 200 block of Princess is open and family to the gallery. for business with many new businesses.

I believe good communication is also The construction is temporary, and the reimportant between our business and the sult will be outstanding in the long-term. construction crews, too. It is important to We have two parking decks located ask questions and not assume anything within sight of the gallery: Second Street if we see the yellow caution tape or see Deck and Market Street Deck (first hour people working on the sidewalk. It could is free, $1 an hour after, $8 maximum be a city or county project related to in- charge). frastructure instead of something related Metered spaces are free after 6:30 p.m. only to construction. downtown and after 5 p.m. on 3rd Street, We support the construction crew and and are free on holidays observed by the realize their work is very difficult. I believe City of Wilmington. the more support they have, the more ef-

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Stardust T Picture This an art show celebrating the cerebral, celestial, magical, and ethereal art work of local and regional artists

CALLING ALL ARTISTS:

We want to see your interpretation of “Stardust,” for Bottega Wine and Art Gallery’s holiday exhibition, Dec. 6-Jan. 31.

Official holiday reception on Dec. 7; closing reception: Jan. 25. Open to all media—painting, drawing, sculpture, performance art, video installation, photography, etc.

Email hi-res jpg of the work or link to video submission to shea@encorepub.com by Nov. 15 for consideration. Work will be chosen by Nov. 21 and will be dropped off to Bottega (723 N. Fourth St.) on Nov. 27 to hang for exhibition.

Up to 40 overall submissions will hang; top 8 will be featured in encore’s Dec. 6 edition.

Fifteen percent of sales from art sold will benefit DREAMS of Wilmington.

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CREEPS ON PARADE

ALIEN INVASION

Bryant Johnson of Casper, Wyoming, was on a mission on Oct. 2 when police responded to a call about a man warning citizens of an alien invasion coming next year.

KTWO Radio in Casper reported that Johnson told police he had traveled back in time from 2048, explaining that the aliens filled his body with alcohol and had him stand on a giant pad that transported him back to 2017 -- although he was supposed to arrive in 2018. He also asked to speak with the “president of the town.” Instead, Bryant was arrested for public intoxication.

FARM ANIMALS GONE WILD

The owners of a mischievous ass in Vogelsberg, Hesse, Germany, have been ordered to pay for damages after Vitus the donkey apparently mistook an orange McLaren Spider sports car for a carrot.

Samantha the intelligent sex doll suffered a number of indignities at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria, in early September. Sergi Santos of Barcelona, Spain, who developed Samantha, said men at the show acted “like barbarians. Two fingers were broken. She was heavily soiled.” Samantha, who talks, is also programmed to react when someone touches her. Santos told Metro News that Samantha would have to undergo repairs and cleaning, but she When Markus Zahn left his $411,000 car “can endure a lot. She will pull through.” parked next to a paddock on Sept. 16, Metro News also reports that women in 2016, he returned to find that Vitus had Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, have nibbled on its paint to the tune of almost contacted police about a mysterious man $7,000 in damage. “The donkey had insur- handing out provocative notes in the streets. ance, but the insurance didn’t want to pay,” The notes begin: “No offence intended. You Zahn told the BBC. Vitus’s rap sheet also are simply a female that caught my eye. ... includes biting a Mercedes.

I am looking for a possible private arrangement. If you understand my meaning.” The OOPS! man has handed out several of the notes, In Romania, it takes more than foul one to a 14-year-old girl at Middlesbrough weather or a damaged field to stop football. Bus Station. Her sister called the phone On Sept. 24, a match between Bistrita Bro- number at the bottom of the note and said steni and Vanatorul Dorna Candrenilor was the voice “sounded foreign.” She went on: abandoned just 58 minutes in after all the “It made me feel a bit uncomfortable and it teams’ balls ended up in the nearby Bistrita set off my anxiety.”

River, according to the Hindustan Times.

Bistrita was winning 2-0 when they ran out DO NOT EAT! Doctors thought a 47-year-old postman of balls. Fans suggested they might find the in Preston, Lancashire, England, who comballs at the Bicaz dam nearby. plained of a persistent cough might have cancer, as he was a long-term smoker whose X-rays showed a spot on his lung.

But when they removed the mass, the BBC reported, they found the “long-lost Playmobil traffic cone” the patient had received as a gift on his seventh birthday. He told doctors he had regularly swallowed the small pieces as a child and believed he had inhaled the tiny cone. Happy ending: After the toy was removed, the man’s cough almost disappeared and his other symptoms improved.

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CORPORATE SHENANIGANS

The Russian division of Burger King has asked the country’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service to ban Stephen King’s horror movie “It” from showing in Russian theaters because the clown character, Pennywise, looks too much like Ronald McDonald, and therefore the movie is advertising for McDonald’s. However, the Hollywood Reporter noted, the movie opened in Russia on Sept. 7 and had already grossed millions of dollars by late September. A spokeswoman for the FAS, confirming that the complaint had been received, said, “We can’t be concerned with the content of the film,” but the agency would determine whether it contained advertising or product placement.

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If you’re already shopping for your 2018 calendar, Metro News recommends you

don’t overlook the Carponizer Carp Calendar, which features “12 beautiful carps with attractive women. On high quality paper.”

Oh, and the women are naked. Hendrik Pohler, 28, the calendar’s creator, was struck with the idea when he was fishing with a friend “and at the spot next to us were two hot girls fishing,” he told Maxim, which described the models as having “stiff, pained expressions.”

CRIME REPORT

Patrick Joseph Adams Jr., 36, of Great Falls, Montana, pulled the ultimate heist in July when he convinced two male friends and his girlfriend to help him “move out” of a house that wasn’t his. One of the friends was suspicious when he saw a wall in the home dedicated to military service, but didn’t remember that Adams had been in the service, the Great Falls Tribune reported. That friend left before the move was complete, but the rest of the group loaded about $40,000 worth of belongings into a U-Haul, requiring two trips. Later that evening, the true homeowner of the burglarized house called police and reported the theft, and through U-Haul records police were able to track Adams down. He was charged on Sept. 28 with burglary and criminal mischief.

BUREAUCRACY IN ACTION

Juana Escudero, 53, of Alcala de Guadaira, Spain, has been dead since May 13, 2010. Except she’s still very much alive.

FOX News reports that a Malaga, Spain, woman died on that date who shared Escudero’s full name and birthdate. As a result, Escudero was pronounced dead by the government, which has given her headaches ever since. For instance, she can’t renew her driver’s license or go to the doctor. Finally, in April 2016, she tracked down the actual dead woman in Malaga, and in September of this year, she petitioned the courts to open the grave to prove that she is not the dead woman. She even offered to do a DNA test. “On the government’s computers I am dead,” Escudero said, “but for the banks I am alive and kicking.”

QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENT

Minnesota State Police nabbed a motorcycle rider on Aug. 31 who was weaving in and out of traffic on Interstate 394 and performing stunts, all while wearing a panda suit, complete with an oversize animal head. The rider told police that the panda suit was meant to help his motorcycle videos “go viral,” but police responded with a citation for reckless driving, and they confiscated the panda head. “A panda head will not protect you in a crash like a DOTapproved helmet would,” police advised on their Facebook page.

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TRIFECTA OF TREATS:

The Phantom Playboys prepare for three days of Zombiefest 2017 BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ounds of Halloween have circled the Port City for weeks now. It typically starts with an overzealous neighbor hanging cackling witches and screeching bats triggered by passersby. And then the witching hour itself arrives, with masked children squealing in delight as they collect their annual stash of candies. For The Phantom Playboys, Halloween is filled with a bit more rhythm and dance—which is why they’ve been haunting Wilmington with Zombiefest for eight years. In fact, The Phantom Playboys’ drummer and Zombiefest founder Jimmy Kaylis says it’s become one of Wilmington’s biggest underground parties year after year.

“That’s the way I’d like to keep it,” he admits. “And we do that by having certain types of bands—not bringing in cover bands. We try to keep it rock ‘n’ roll and ‘keep it real,’ as the saying goes.”

This year’s Zombiefest is slated for October 28 and is evolving into more than one night of fun. In fact, it’s three days of events, featuring an indoor/outdoor block party, hosted for the first time at Satellite Bar and Lounge. Satellite’s indoor and outdoor bars will be open, and along with food from Satellite’s own Bloc Tacos, Greenfield Street will be blocked off for foot traffic only. Kaylis has enlisted South Front properties to help kick off the festivities with a Friday night screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7 p.m. on the South Front lawn. Folks are encouraged to bring snacks and blankets for the show, and they can dress up, too. “[The UNCW Stage Company will] be reenacting the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and they welcome people to help with the reenactment in front of the movie while it’s going on,” Kaylis explains.

Another addition is the Zombiefest beginners to intermediate rockabilly/swing dance class on October 26 at Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center ( 120 S. 2nd St.), starting with lessons at 7 p.m. and pre-Zombiefest dance party at 8 p.m. Hosted by Ben Phillips and Cape Fear Swing Dance Society, it’s $3 to participate, and they’ll be giving away four Zombiefest tickets.

Though Satellite is a new venue for Zom-

biefest, it’s still a bit of a homecoming in ways. When Kaylis and company started Zombiefest eight years ago, he opened his Space 13 shop to house the event.

Then they tried to move it to downtown areas but wanted it back off the beaten path, so to speak. If all goes well, Satellite may become a permanent home for this undead celebration.

“It used to be more of warehouse party,” Kaylis describes. “We thought moving it to Satellite gives it back that retroindustrial feel, which is really the way the party started.”

While Kaylis and company created Zombiefest because they simply wanted a Halloween event to play—plus, the acoustics at Kaylis’ warehouse were, well, killer—each year they invite other local bands to join them on stage; the headliner is always an out-of-town guest.

The Aqualads from Charlotte are coming to Zombiefest 2017, and will join Deadly Lo-Fi and The Paper Stars.

“We like to keep a kind of rockabilly/surf/ swing vibe to the bands,” Kaylis says. “In past years [the headliner] has been Southern Culture on the Skids, for example. . . .

Aqualads is a surf band on the same touring circuit as The Phantom Playboys.”

The Phantom Playboys have been touring with their last two albums, both recorded by Southern Culture on the Skids’ Rick Miller. “Baby Likes Booze” (2014) and 2016’s “Bartender, Leave the Bottle” actually landed the band a coveted spot in Pandora’s streaming rotation.

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“There’s a certain criteria you have to have to get on Pandora,” Kaylis explains.

“One of them is you have to have at least two CDs out . . . and you can’t just throw your music in there and say, ‘Hey! We’re on Pandora now!’ That was a big step because [Pandora] makes your music international.”

Currently, The Phantom Playboys are working on their third full-length album, and they’re about halfway complete. They’ll join Miller in the studio once their songs are fleshed out. In the meantime, they’re playing a couple of new tunes live. “Balls to the Wall” and “Fifth Avenue Brass” have been getting stage time as of late.

“We have a pretty fun band, so a lot of our songs have a super-fun tone to them,” Kaylis tells. “One or two new songs are a little more ‘serious’ but the rest are fun. Anyone who’s ever seen us knows what we try to portray. We build and feed off the crowd and energy between us. It’s too many times that bands now walk through the motions . . . and we’re not that. We are serious about our music, but we believe live music is where you go to have fun and cut loose.”

Though The Phantom Playboys have been known to don their own costumes and amp up various sounds each year, Kaylis says they haven’t decided on their garb or any creepy covers as of yet. “It’s kind of a surprise when we do stuff like that,” he continues. “One year we did Elvis and his band, and we had him come in from his haunted limo outside through the crowd with a body.

We added a little skit, too.”

Zombiefest has upped the ante for its

annual costume contest from $100 to a $200 cash prize. They’ll also have a dance cage and series of zombie movies playing throughout the night. The Phantom Plays will have Zombiefest tees, tank tops and work shirts available for cash only.

Zombiefest tickets are $15 in advance at Gravity Records or Satellite, or $18 (cash only) day of show.

DETAILS:

Zombiefest Beginner Rockabilly Dance Class and Dance Party

Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Hannah Block • 120 S. 2nd St. Tickets: $3

Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

South Front Apartments Lawn 1400 S. 2nd St. Free

Zombiefest 2017

Saturday, Oct. 28, Doors at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m.

Satellite • 120 Greenfield St. Tickets: $15 adv.; $18 door facebook.com/theyrecomingtogetyou

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EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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EVERY TUESDAY - LIVE TEAM TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY - YOGA ON TAP BRING YOUR OWN MAT Summer Outdoor Concert Series

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 AWKWARD SILENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 THE OTHER GUYS 7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN DAILY at 11am for Lunch & Dinner

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

$2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:30pm; Free)

—Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.

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

Soul-R Fusion (7pm; Free)

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

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

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

Clay Melton & Mike Blair (9pm; Free; Americana)

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

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free)

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

Biscuits & Gravy (6pm; Free; Acoustic Duo) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Da Howlies (6pm; Free; Southern-Fried Hawaiian)

ShwizZ (10pm; Free; Rock, Jam)

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Jennifer Pharr Davis (6pm; Singer-Songwriter) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Neighborhood Food Truck Night (6pm; Free) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

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SUNDAY

Justin Hoke (6pm; Free; Classical Guitar)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805 —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

FRIDAY

MONDAY

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

CHECKING IN: Head to Hotel California with the Eagles at CFCC’s Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Courtesy photo.

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon

—Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.; 910-399-1081

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

Jeremy Mathews (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.

Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

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

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

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

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

Tom, Hanks returns! (9:30pm; Free)

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

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DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

—St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

Groovy Halloween: Groove Fetish and Groove Orient (10pm; Cover TBD)

Broadway Cabaret Night (6pm; $20) Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

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

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

A Full Dish (8pm; Free; Acoustic Rock) —Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

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

Gary Conrad, Master Hypnotist! (9:30pm; $10)

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

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3)

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

Macabaret: An Evening Of Gallows Humor, Song and Dance (10pm; $10-$15) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Mac and Juice S*xtet Holloween Show (10pm; Cover TBD) Slippery Jake and the Bad Brakes (10:30pm; Free; Blues, Rockabilly) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

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—The Shell, 14 Harnett St.

Folkstone Stringband Live in the Beer Garden (4pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Dwight Yoakam (6pm; $49; Country) James Jarvis: Ambient Jazz Piano (6pm; Free) —Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Delta Dukes Band (6pm; Free; Classic Rock)

—Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill, 4240 Market St.

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

Organ Recital Celebrating the Reformation (3pm; Free)

—St. Paul’s Evangelist Lutheran Church, 12 N. 6 St.; 910-762-4882

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

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

Gypsy Open Mic w/ $2 Micros (8pm; Free)

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

Monday Night Parade: Lit & Friends (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

Rocktoberfest (6pm; Free)

—ROCK Central, 3233 Burnt Mills Dr.

Jesse Stockton & (Sc)ream Machine (9pm; Cover TBD; Indie Rock, Folk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Boos and Blues Jam (8pm; Cover TBD) —The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Halloween Party: Cosmic Groove Lizards (7pm; Free)

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:30pm; Free)

Zombiefest 2017: Aqualads, Phantom Playboys and more (6pm; $15-$18; Rockabilly)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

Lettuce (7pm; $25-$30; Jam, Funk, Rock)

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

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

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—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Hari Kondabolu (7pm, 9:30pm; $17; Comedy)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. —Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Hari Kondabolu (7pm, 9:30pm; $17; Comedy)

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

Bad Costume Halloween Party (7pm; Free)

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

—Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.;

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Sylvia, Barry, Nell) Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

UNCW Presents: Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence (7:30pm; $15-$40; Dance)

Shake and Shag Beach Music (7:30pm; Cover TBD)

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

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Gruff Goat Comedy: Thre Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. (8pm; Free)

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—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. —The Bridge Church, 2101 Market St.

10th Annual Halloween Bash: Jared Sales and Co. (9:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

Macabaret: An evening of gallows humor, song and dance (10pm; $10-$15) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

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—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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

Eagles (7:30pm; $35-$50; Classic Rock) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

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3 separate beer cruise 5PM, 6PM & 7PM $10 a ticket for a 50 min. cruise Come party with Rivertowne Brewing while cruising along the Cape Fear river! Join us and enjoy some brews from award winning Rivertowne Brewing Co. Pittsburg, PA. Meet Christian Fyke & Paul Campell who will introduce you to their brewery & their brews.

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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 The public is invited to a one man show “Escape into Plein Air” featuring Robert Rigsby.

The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

On Saturday November 10, we will host an Open House from 11 am-4 pm. Join us and see artists working, as well as a live model. The public is invited to paint or draw from the model.

Just bring your own supplies or visit our art supply store. This is our kick-off to the holiday season and there will be fun and refreshments.

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 6, and continues through October 28. 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, through Oct. 22nd.

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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.

“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

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.

EXPO 216

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 themedriven, currently addressing Death & Dying . A 3D blown glass installation Contemplating Transcendence by Niki Hildebrand, a 9 by 18 foot 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.

surrounding areas cover the walls. Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush.

In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. 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.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

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 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.

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.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “ Time & Place” opens at New Elements Gallery on Fourth Friday, October 27, with a celebratory reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This exhibition features ceramic work from YiFenn Strickland and mixed media paintings by Shelia Keefe Ortiz.

Both of these Wilmington artists masterfully create striking work from soft, organic forms. Will remain on view until November 11.

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.

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

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Dead Crow Comedy Room welcomes Hari Kondabolu for a two-night run BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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rooklyn-based comic Hari Kondabolu, whose endeavors span from podcasts to television and more, says standup is by far his favorite art form. “It’s the most direct way to reach an audience,” he explains. “You’re just on stage with a mic and you share the thoughts in your head and I find that magical.”

Kondabolu was born in New York and his parents, who make appearances in his stories on stage, originally immigrated from India. Among his three comedy albums, 2016’s “Mainstream American Comic” features a popular bit about his mother (who Kondabolu credits for his sense of humor).

Yet, his impersonations are less mimicry than mere storytelling.

“Sometimes people ask me ‘How come when you do impressions of your parents you don’t do accents?’” he asks rhetorically in his set. “And the answer is: ‘Fuck you, that’s why

I don’t use accents.’ My parents are immigrants with accents; I’m sure they have it hard enough. People questioning their intelligence, making fun of them behind their backs. I don’t want to make their lives any harder—even though they laugh at Chinese accents, so they kind of deserve it…”

ten perpetuated by Apu) in media that lacked any other representation in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

He also spends the duration of the film trying to land an interview with the voice of Apu himself—Hank Azaria, a white guy.

“I’m not even angry about [Apu],” he clarifies. “I just think conversations—especially when they can be done about things like this, which are fairly silly and straightforward—are helpful when it comes to bigger issues.”

Kondabolu’s act is made up of topics he finds thought-provoking and interesting. Though, he admits, when he first started out in comedy he used his ethnicity and even stereotypes to get guaranteed laughs. “I became more politically aware and more thoughtful in a world post 9/11,” he tells. “That evolution as a person came naturally with my evolution comedian.”

With maturity happening in a quickly changing world, certain talking points became foolish or silly for the comedian. Not to mention, he found it becoming boring, too. “To be a complicated person and have complicated thoughts you start wondering: Why am I doing accents?” he muses. “I understand it, though. Every comedian that starts out, especially when they’re younger with fewer experiences, just want to

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In fact, Kondabolu was and remains a fan of “The Simpsons.” Like for many others, the cartoon influenced the comedian’s way of critical thinking. “The Simpsons” was Kondabolu’s first clue that comedy didn’t have to be the way he always had viewed it.

AMERICAN COMIC: Hari Kondabolu heads to Dead Crow this weekend. Photo by Mindy Tucker.

make people laugh. And when people don’t laugh it’s the worst thing in the world.”

Kondabolu recently opened eight shows for Chris Rock on his European tour. His “Politically Re-Active” podcast, which he co-hosts with friend and writing partner W. Kamau Bell, just wrapped its second season. (www.politicallyreactive.com.) Kondabolu will headline four shows in two nights at Dead Crow Comedy Room this weekend. Yet, no matter what stage or number of people who attend his show, he always self-reflects on his job of choice, and ruminates on the “why.” “[Stand up is] not an easy thing to do and it makes me question what it is [with]in me that makes me have to do this,” he states. “It’s has been the primary way I’ve shared my thoughts for more than half of my life now. It’s strange but, clearly, when it works, it feels good enough to keep going.”

While Kondabolu’s act is ever-evolving, he often relates back to politics, current events and social-justice topics on and offstage. While his “Politically Re-Active” podcast has funny elements, it serves a different function than his standup: It’s an exploration of current events and issues featuring interviews with experts and leading professionals in their fields.

Kondabolu also is preparing to release his full-length comedic documentary “The Problem with Apu” on November 19. As the title suggests, it’s about the famed but stereotypical Indian character on “The Simpsons.” Throughout the film, Kondabolu interviews fellow Indian comedians, actors and others who talk about their experiences with Indian stereotypes (of-

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“It’s weird being a ‘Simpsons’ fan because I don’t know how many ‘Simpsons’ fans still watch the show regularly,” he says. “I think it’s like Christians who haven’t read The Bible in a while: I still consider myself a believer but I don’t agree with everything in it. . . . . While I haven’t kept up with it, it’s still the show that affected me the most and made me feel smart.

It made me feel like someone who got it, who was in on the joke. It made me feel like it was OK to be clever and to challenge people.”

Kondabolu acknowledges the show’s positive impact on our culture. It was Bart who introduced him to Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Even still their overt (and sometimes harmful) stereotypes have been overlooked or forgiven for decades. But the story doesn’t end or begin there.

“The film has to have an arc,” he observes.

“You have to make choices, you have to find ways for it to be informative and funny, but as a human being—and this is the why I do my standup. I portray someone with very clear opinions, but outside of that. I like conversations. I like breaking down ideas. I like knowing how and why things happen. So this was an opportunity—and it still is an opportunity—to have a discussion. This really isn’t about Apu; it’s about how choices get made, who makes those choices and how we’ve informed the choices we make. . . . I just wanted a conversation because I think we are owed one.”

DETAILS:

Hari Kondabolu

Oct. 27-28, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Dead Crow Comedy Room 265 N. Front St. Tickets: $17 www.deadcrowcomedy.com

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ARTS>>FILM

QUIRKY MELANCHOLY:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

Netflix-released ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ is worth seeing

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

BY: ANGHUS

dam Sandler can act—like legitimately act. It’s a strange sensation to watch someone who has become known for some of the laziest, most uninspired comedies of the 21st century deliver an absolutely exhilarating, heartbreaking performance. Where has this guy been hiding? The answer is pretty obvious: under a gigantic pile of money he gets for making lowbrow, bottom-of-the-barrell comedies.

Apparently, there are layers to Adam Sandler he only feels like exploring once a decade.

The last time we saw Sandler in a movie that wasn’t completely horrible was Paul Thomas Anderson’s super quirky “Punch Drunk Love.”

We could see the raw talent and intensity Sandler could exhibit when not playing wellintentioned idiots or dressing up to play his own twin sister. He tried again to deliver something more dramatic with the drama “Reign Over Me” but found himself mired in the murky molasses of melodrama. “The Meyerowitz Stories” might be his first exceptional dramatic performance; in fact, he won a Gotham Independent Film Award for the role.

Sandler plays Danny, a kind but awkward middle-aged man still desperate for validation from a father who abandoned him emotionally. Harold Meyerowitz (Dustin Hoffman) is an aging college professor and would-be sculptor who never found the success enjoyed by friends and contemporaries. He’s a person who is framed by his failures, which are many.

These include four failed marriages and three children, none of whom ever matter that much to Harold. In spite of his shortcomings, his children are invested in their father’s life, still.

Danny believes in his father and wants to be included in his life and artistic endeavors.

Matthew (Ben Stiller) is Harold’s favorite son, but that’s not saying a lot. In his extremely passive-aggressive way, Harold finds a way to mistreat all of his children. They have all failed him by not being artists and following in his footsteps—nothing they do in their own lives is worthy of praise. Matthew has become a successful accountant who runs his own highpriced firm. He still feels like a failure in the eyes of his father. It is the one thing that connects Danny, Matthew and their sister Jean (Elizabeth Marvel).

“The Meyerowitz Stories” is a wonderful bit of quirky melancholy from writer/director Noah Baumbach (“Greenberg”). There are so many moments of wince-inducing familial cruelty—honest, brutal instances of absolute dev-

Oct. 25 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 25th): In “Viceroy’s House” Lord Mountbatten is dispatched, along with his wife, Edwina, to New Delhi to oversee the country’s transition from British rule to independence. Taking his place in the resplendent mansion known as the Viceroy’s House, Mountbatten arrives hopeful for a peaceful transference of power. But ending centuries of colonial rule in a country divided by deep religious and cultural differences proves no easy undertaking. (N/A, 106 min.)

FAMILY DRAMA: Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler and Elizabeth Marvel as siblings in the stupendous Netflix film. Photo courtesy of IAC Films

astation that can only be delivered by people who are desperate to be loved and accepted.

There’s a lot packed into the film about loving difficult people and the agony of searching for value from folks incapable of administering that level of care.

I loved so much of this weird, wonderful movie. There are some strange choices with untimely cuts and fades. But all the tiny flourishes are made irrelevant by a cast of extremely talented actors, who deliver exceptional performances and create a realistic and heartbreaking broken family. Adam Sandler is effortless in his portrayal of Danny as a perpetually crumbling human being, who hopes to be put back together again by a family that really only exists in name. Ben Stiller is equally impressive in a role that plays to his strengths as the straight-laced guy who is trying to keep his emotions in check. Dustin Hoffman manages to bring a fresh level of unlikability to Harold.

Hopefully, audiences will feel the same level of contempt for the character I did, and wonder why his family isn’t beating him with a sack of doorknobs instead of endlessly absorbing his emotional abuse.

waited weeks or months to see, only after a small theatrical release. Thanks to so many independent films being picked up and financed by streaming services like Netflix, fans have access to more quality movies than ever before.

“The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” is one worth seeing.

DETAILS:

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Available on Netflix

CUCALORUS

Multiple venues around town Nov. 8-12 • $10-$350

Wilmington’s independent film festival gets underway Nov. 8 at multiple venues across town. It will showcase over 200 movies in various genres, as well as host multiple parties, highlight the entrepreneurial spirit at its Connect conference, and it’s added stage performances to the mix for 2017.

Passes and tickets at cucalorus. org. See the full program inserted into this week’s encore!

Directed By Noah Baumbach Starring Dustin Hoffman, Adam Sandler, Ben Still, Elizabeth Marvel, Emma Thompson, Adam Driver

I’ve always admired filmmakers who can find moments of beauty, poignancy and humor from the misery of human existence. The members of the Meyerowitz family are an eclectic blend of missing pieces that search for the right fit. Baumbach has created a group of lovable losers who end up drawing audiences into this dysfunctional dark world. It is the kind of movie a smaller market like Wilmington would have

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SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

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JAX 5TH AVENUE DELI & ALE HOUSE • www.jaxwilmington.com

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

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available.

BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We

offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients.

The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on

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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) 7772363.

■ 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 5pm-

9pm, 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 11:30-10:00; 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 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 MUNCHIES 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, 910-798-4999. 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 takehome 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 bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop 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

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■ 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 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 take-out options. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured MondayFriday 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

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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/

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.

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 / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

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

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 mouthwatering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change

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 multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue.

Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

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 spe-

cials 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 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.

America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

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 everevolving 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 topsellers, 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

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

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 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

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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 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH Indoor and Outdoor Seating Oceanfront Carolina Beach

Serving 11 a.m. Sundays $5 Mimosa $5 Bloody Mary $5 Michelada

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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■ 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 Facebook!

■ 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

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

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

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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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BY: JAMES MCCREA

r. Nicholas Laudadio’s office at UNCW is strewn with all sorts of items one would never expect to see in the hands of a literature professor. An electric guitar is buried beneath a tangle of cords. Shelves meant for books are lined with CDs, and countless books are hidden under piles of DVDs on his desk.

“My students just read from this one, ‘America Bewitched,’” he exclaims, as he pushes aside a stack of horror films. “And this one, ‘The Witchcraft Sourcebook.’ This one’s nice because it’s the ‘greatest hits’ of source texts, so it’s got the ‘Malleus Maleficarum’ and all the other basic sources through which they decided to burn people.”

He laughs.

For the last two months, Laudadio has been teaching students at UNCW about witchery and demonology in his new class “The Devil Inside—Satan in Pop Culture.” He starts with pop culture, and subjects students to all sorts of depiction of evil, ranging from classic films like “Suspiria,” to the completely obscure, such as “The Litanies of Satan” by confrontational singer Diamanda Galas.

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However, Laudadio is not content to keep his research sequestered in the classroom.

He’s hoping to reach the community beyond UNCW through a series of free events at Gravity Records, which merge academic discourse with film. The first is a brief lecture about the history of devil-worship, followed by the silent film, “Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages,” enhanced by a soundtrack performed on the spot by Laudadio with guitarist and

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fellow UNCW lecturer Dr. Carlos Kase. In addition to guitar and drums, they’ll play around with a handmade instrument called “The Anticipation Engine” and synapse-controlled synthesizers, all in an effort to mimic a necromantic conjuration through music.

e: At what point did Satan become an anti-hero figure in pop culture?

encore talked with Laudadio about what folks can expect to hear. encore (e): What led you to develop “The Devil Inside” for UNCW? Nicholas Laudadio (NL): It began because we needed to teach larger classes. English classes are mostly writing, so we try to keep them under 30 people if we can, but the administration is, of course, always needing to increase student credit hours. So, a few of us have taken the bullet and decided to teach these really big lecture classes, which are fun but not really typical of our profession. As a result, we were trying to come up with topics that would get many people.

I usually teach classes in science-fiction, horror, critical literary theory, and stuff that people who like that (or have to take it) will do, but it’s not necessarily the biggest sell.

Being raised Catholic and going to a convent-run school for much of my childhood, Satan was an easy fit. It is my first semester teaching it, but I wanted to broaden the audience a little bit beyond the 75 kids in class. I talked to Matt Keen over at Gravity Records and we decided to put this together. e: Do you talk about witchcraft and demonology from a theological perspective?

NL: No, I’m strictly not theological or philosophical in my training. I do what you would call “cultural history.” I’m interested in the historical devil and the story of the personification of radical evil. Whether or not people believe it exists is not really something I can prove or disprove, but what I can prove—and what I spend my time teaching—is the very clear narrative we have.

I begin with Genesis, and do the various narratives that go through the Old Testament, as well as Hebrew non-canonical texts—like the Book of the Watchers, the Book of the Jubilees, and stories of fallen angels. They’re the first landmark in Judeo-Christian demonology.

I trace it from there to New Testament consolidation of the church, up to making sorcery heretical, and to the inquisition, which leads to witch trials and peaks with Salem. After that it’s mostly about pop culture. e: From a historic perspective, what role has devil-worship played in society?

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church, and indigenous women. Most of the early American witchcraft accusations were like the Spanish Inquisition, only accusing Native Americans of witchcraft. They had an inquisition set up in 16th century Mexico.

NL: It’s very clear the devil was long used as a way to deal with political opponents in the sense of protecting the sanctity of the Roman Church. By the time you get to the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther believes the whole earth is evil and the devil lives in the world. From that, it’s not hard to explain all the witch-dunkings happening up and down the Rhine River from the 13th century on.

Just think about how we use the term “witch-hunt,” even now, which we’ve heard quite a bit come out of Washington lately, in regards to all manners of things. It’s basically become a synonym for someone punishing people because they don’t like their beliefs— not because they’ve done anything wrong. In fact, they haven’t done anything wrong. By saying it’s a witch-hunt, what you’re accusing of someone is supernatural, and frankly in modern life the supernatural does not exist. e: Do you think the accusation of witchcraft was a way of robbing women of their agency?

NL: Absolutely! I’m very much tuned into the conversation of feminism, queer theory, and a lot of the concerns surrounding identity politics, so I think witchcraft has long been one of the places misogynistic cultures sought very clearly—and very violently. They punished women who did not fit their particular mold. It’s very much about depriving women—very specific women—of their agency: women who are unmarried, who don’t go to

NL: Well, John Milton’s Satan from “Paradise Lost” gives us to a certain extent the Church of Satan. The Lucifer they talk about is a misunderstood-by-his-dad, super-smart, revolutionary, sexy devil that people like so much. Milton’s devil is the best devil, obviously. He’s kind of awesome—unlike Dante’s devil, who’s just a frozen monster chewing on people. By the time you get to the 19th century, you get all these stoner/druggy French poets, like Baudelaire and his friends, who were “diabolical” and “worshipped the devil.” It just meant they drank a lot and slept around. They lived a debauched life and Satan was a way to evoke that and shock people. In the same way, Mötley Crüe didn’t give a damn about the devil. They didn’t know anything about it; they just wanted to get laid. “Shout at the Devil” is such a silly song, but people were so bent out of shape about it. That whole story never really goes away. e: How does “Haxan” fit into your historical narrative?

NL: “Haxan” is the gateway to the 20th century contradictions with regards to evil and witchcraft. On one hand, it tries to debunk the witch-scare as being a misunderstanding of psychiatric ailments, but at the same time, it puts so much effort into recreating it.

The director himself plays the devil. He puts on a crazy devil suit, and you get this weird complicity critique thing that’s sort of tricky. So there’s “this stuff doesn’t exist, look at these silly people,” but later the director says the woman who played an accused witch recalled seeing Satan by her bed at night. I want to set it up where we don’t look back at all of this as us being ignorant, primitive and silly, but let’s look at it as a template for the conversations we’re having right now.

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Jan and Dean and the ‘60s surf rock that brings nostalgia to the forefront of importance

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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.

later, Jan Berry, of Jan and Dean, driving a Corvette Sting Ray—one of the cars mentioned in the song—would have a car accident on North Whittier Drive. When first-responders arrived at the scene, they declared him dead.

But he wasn’t.

After two months in a coma, he woke up and had to learn to talk and walk, in spite of partial paralysis to one side of his body.

His days as the golden boy of California music already ended before; he was planning to be a doctor and had finished two Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s bi- years of medical school. Yet, it would nevweekly book column, wherein I will dissect er come to be. a current title or an old book—because Flash forward to 1992. literature does not exist in a vacuum but Bob Greene, then a columnist for The emerges to participate in a larger, cultural Chicago Tribune, received an unexpected conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion invitation to meet Jan and Dean on tour. in a larger context and therefore examine Apparently, they were playing a circuit of state fairs and summer concerts across works around the world.

America. One of their touring musicians had “When We Get to Surf City” read about Greene’s admiration for them.

The invitation morphed, unexpectedly, into

by Bob Greene Greene joining the touring back-up band for St. Martin’s Press, 2008, Pgs. 343 Jan and Dean for the next 15 years.

“This has been in my ‘to read’ pile for Full disclosure: I love Bob Greene’s nosabout a year and a half, so I decided it was talgic writing style—and a lot of this book time.” I indicated the bright blue-and-or- is nostalgia. Greene is clearly in love with ange-covered book depicting a woodie with recapturing the feeling of the world and a surfboard on top. rock music unfolding as something new and wonderful that consumes all thoughts.

“How big a pile is that?” Jock asked.

But he doesn’t shy away from hard truths.

“Infinite,” I responded.

The most obvious is the fragile state that I have a writing project in mind that in- Jan Berry is in at the time. His struggle volves music of the 1960s and a road trip. to regain a normal life is nothing short I’ve been planning it and working on it off of heroic. That he still gets out and tours and on for a few years now. So a book about and performs onstage is almost beyond touring with Jan and Dean, subtitled “A jour- comprehension. Perhaps the most heartney through America in pursuit of Rock and breaking detail Greene relates to is that Roll, Friendship and Dreams,” seemed the Berry has to relearn lyrics to songs he wrote every day. Berry carries a Walkman perfect research material. around with him and must listen to and Jan and Dean were a music duo that learn the hits he wrote and made famous personified the surf-rock sound before over again. He can’t ever retain them—not The Beach Boys overtook their career and even for 24 hours. eclipsed them. Jan and Dean were the A few years ago I commented to Jock I golden boys of California, and embodied everything teenage boys wanted to be and was so grateful my destiny in this lifetime teenage girls wanted to date. Most prob- was not to be Mick Jagger. I couldn’t imagably are familiar with “Surf City”: “two girls ine how awful it would be to be 70 and for every boy….” At the height of their fame, prancing around a stage, trying to rekindle life and art began to reflect something like a sense of youth to an audience over 50, a horror film. In 1964 they released a song and dependent on that financially and for a titled “Deadman’s Curve,” which reached sense of purpose. I retract that statement. I number eight on the Billboard singles chart. am grateful it is not my destiny to be a oneIt chronicles a car accident in a street drag hit wonder from the ‘50s or ‘60s and touring race between two teenage boys. Two years D-list venues to survive.

At the beginning of the book, Jan and Dean are headlining a lot of these events with opening acts like Little Eva, Sam the Sham, Chubby Checker, and Bobby Vinton—people I didn’t think were still alive, let alone touring. But here we get a chance to meet them backstage, see them as people now long past the age of the parents who saw them as symbols of youthful rebellion.

Greene peels back the curtain on the life of professional musicians who have long since peaked and are on the other side of a downhill slide.

The Drifters might have only one original member, but Jan and Dean are the real Jan and Dean. That is a special package to sell when the ephemeral sense of human life starts to become real to your audience. At 16 no one understands their own mortality, but in the second half of life you understand it all too well.

But for all the distress those images can conjure, Greene focuses on the joy audi-

ences find, still, in the music. It’s obvious he developed as a newspaper columnist because each two pages is written to be a complete scene to take readers through a specific emotional journey. Toward the end of the book, when Jan Berry’s eminent death is hanging over the band, he discusses how each moment of life is a pebble in a jar—a finite experience. Just like each scene in the book is a memory to be savored and revisited, mentally, on the days he needs a reminder of what the power of friendship and music can really do. He captures it beautifully. I wanted to read almost every page aloud to Jock—just to share it with someone. That is a testament to the writing and the power of the theme.

Summer might be turning to fall right now, but readers can stretch it out for another week with this book, which reminds us what makes summer so special: endless opportunity to play with friends, have adventures, and share the important things in life.

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BY: SHEA CARVER

t’s the time of year when we remember the dead, the saints, the martyrs, the people who have passed on and—hopefully—have found some eternal peace. But for those souls locked somewhere in the in-between, well, perhaps October 31 is the time we raise their spirits and muddle the lines between the earthly and ethereal. Here are a few wicked haunted attractions to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve week, 2017.

PHOBIA HAUNTED TRAIL

Oct. 27-29, 31, 8 p.m. - midnight Cardinal Lanes, 3907 Shipyard Blvd. www.phobiahauntedtrail.com Everyone loves a circus! But what about one with disgruntled clowns? Phobia Haunted Trail is the ultimate spooky experience with live actors leading participants through a 10-15 minute abandoned big top, with some of its most colorful players looking to get even! Tickets are $10-$15.

A less scary version of the event takes place October 21 and 28, noon - 4 p.m. Tickets are $5.

LYCEUM ACADEMY HAUNTED HOUSE

Oct. 26-29, 31, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. weeknights; through midnight on weekends 921 Princess St. www.facebook.com/hauntedlyceum The world of horror movies will come to life with the New Hanover High School’s Lyceum Academy Haunted House, Sounds Stage 13, devised and decorated by the students themselves. Movie buffs who adore the silent stalker type like Jason Voorhees will find comfort here as much as those who fearfully welcome the cryptic nail blades of Freddie Kruger. The adrenaline rush through your body and heartbeat pounding your skull will be all you ever wanted from Halloween! PG-13; tickets are $12.

WILMINGTON HORROR STORY

Oct. 26-28, 31, 7 p.m.

Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. Burgwin-Wright House, 224 Market St. www.facebook.com/ILMhorrorstory No, it’s not Ryan Murphy churning out his hit series “American Horror Story” to local crowds; it’s the fun folks at PineappleShaped Lamps doing their own take on a local version of what horror means. While PSL mostly make audiences laugh, the comedy troupe is flirting with fear (and some humor)

this go ‘round, by introducing folks to brainwashing cult mentalities and secret societies. Groups of 20 or more will be led through both the Civil War house of Bellamy and the Revolutionary War house of Burgwin (a.k.a. Mansions of Madness) on October 26-28 and the 31.

Tours begin at 7 p.m. and both houses will have refreshments sold onsite. PG13 event; tickets are $35.

Say, what? Zombies on trampolines? Yep. It’s a thing. And it’s a thing happening at Defy Gravity on Saturday night. Players will be split into two teams (red and blue) to fight amidst a post-apocalyptic wasteland with super-charged zombies (brought to you

by Gore Dolls).

Book at 910-444-1002 or www.defygravity.us/wilmington.

VICTORIAN MOURNING

FEAR AT FORT FISHER

Tours through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., $6-$12 All Hallow Eve’s Gala, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., $55 Civil War Field Hospital, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m., or Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., free Latimer House, 126 S. 3rd St. www.lcfhs.org Through Halloween folks can head over to the Latimer House, which is home to our very own Lower Cape Fear Historical Society (LCFHS), for a closer look at death practices during the Victorian era. The exhibit includes the 1850 mourning dress of Elizabeth S. Latimer, her hair jewelry, as well as post-modern photography. The home will be decorated as if undergoing a Victorian wake with live actors on site, and tours taking place nightly from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Plus, living historians will be doing mock amputations on the 27 and 28, beginning at 10 a.m. daily with the Civil War Field Hospital tour.

On Friday night, a gala will take place with food, open bar, live music, tarot-card readings, live mock amputations and more from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. All monies raised go toward LCFHS.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIVE TOURS

Oct. 26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Oct. 27, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. • Tours on the hour, $15 Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 Hwy. 17 N. www.poplargrove.org The Foys—whose four generations of family used to live on Poplar Grove Plantation—continue to make their presence known in 2017. Unexplained phenomenons continually take place on the grounds, as grounds keepers and volunteers have reported sightings of ghostly figures of the Foys themselves and their slaves and tenant farmers flutter about. Visitors will get a history of the tenants of Poplar Grove, as well as a scroll of the dead, wherein they’ll learn who all died on the property. Tourists

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Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., $1 Fort Fisher State Rec Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd. The Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is a hotbed of haints. As a major battlefield for the Civil War era, participants of the haunted trail will be able to learn about scary legends of the past along the maritime forest trail.

HAUNTED GHOST TROLLY AND BARN

SINNER OR SAINT? Tony Choufanie plays a preacher from Jonestown at Bellamy Mansion, as part of the Wilmington Horror Story: Mansions of Madness, written by the folks of Pineapple-Shaped Lamps. The event includes interactive haunted tours at both Bellamy and Burgwin-Wright House, and is centered around religious cults and secret societies.

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Nightly, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., $5-$12 Foot of Market Street www.hauntedwilmington.com The downtown horse-drawn carriage tours turn spooky for the month of October! Guided tours come with Halloween treats for the young ones and ghost stories (appropriately tailored for younger kids). Also, the ride tours through the horse barn, where it’s decorated for the season.

GHOST WALK OF OLD WILMINGTON

Nightly, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., $11-$13 Foot of Market Street will see a K2 meter used to detect electrowww.hauntedwilmington.com magnetic fields to detect any unrest.

The historical port city is elevated by its Groups are limited to 15 per tour. past in the most exhilarating ways on the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. The 90-minHAUNTED BASEMENT ute walking tour goes through downtown’s Oct. 28, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., free cobblestone streets and beyond to reveal NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. active haunted homes and burial grounds. libguides.nhcgov.com/newse/haunted The library’s haunted basement has been HAUNTED PUB CRAWL decorated by local students over the last few Wed.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., $17.50 weeks and will open to the public for one (drinks not included) night on October 28. The free attraction is Foot of Market Street not recommended for all ages, so enter at www.hauntedwilmington.com your own risk.

The two-and-half-hour tour pairs two Memory Lane Comics will be on hand to of the ghastliest pastimes in historic ILM: pass out free comics to kids! booze and ghosts. Guests will tour through pubs and hear all about the murder, mayBATTLE HOUSE ZOMBIEFEST hem and debauchery that has taken place Oct. 28, 7 p.m., $30-$37 behind the pine.

Defy Gravity, 6431 Market St.

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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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

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 shopping 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 be-

comes 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.

HOMEFEST STREET FAIR

Oct. 28-29, 11am: Discover the Compass Pointe lifestyle during HomeFest—the festival of homes!

Southeastern NC’s largest single-site new home showcase! HomeFest is free and features live music, street vendors, food trucks, a kid’s zone and more! Tour model homes from the community’s top builders as you experience luxurious, resortstyle living. WilmingtonHomeFest.com. Compass Pointe, 2431 The Pointe Club Dr.

LIGHTHOUSE VORACIOUS BEER FESTIVAL

Oct. 27, 6pm-9pm, on the USS North Carolina

Battleship deck. An event for the true beer aficionado, feat. amazing and fantastic breweries who will pour their most sought after beer. Voracious Rare Beer Festival is a precursor to our large event Saturday, but it is also the ultimate beer geek experience. 30+ breweries pouring limited release beers [i.e. beers you’ll never have otherwise]. Also included in the evening are appetizers, delightfully rare voracious brews, and live music. Tickets available in store at Lighthouse Beer and Wine. www.lighthousebeerandwine.com. 1 Battleship Rd..

LIGHTHOUSE BEER AND WINE FEST

Sat., Oct. 28, 1-5pm: 16th annual Beer and Wine Festival at North Waterfront Park, located in downtown Wilmington. Over 100 craft breweries and

wineries will be all in one place. The festival benefits The Carousel Center, a non-profit organization committed to assisting victims of child abuse, providing critical care services to children from 15 counties throughout southeastern North Carolina.

Tickets on sale now via lighthousebeerandwine. com or at our store in Wrightsville Beach. 11 Harnett St. www.lighthousebeerandwine.com.

HALLOWEEN COMICFEST

Oct. 28, 10am: Join Memory Lane Comics on Saturday for Halloween Comicfest. This will be our biggest and best yet! We’ve got over 40 different comics for all ages to choose from, candy, raffle prizes you’re entered to win just for coming out, costume contests, some of our best sales of the year, and a whole lot more! Memory Lane Comics, 201 Princess St.

10TH ANNUAL HALLLOWEEN BASH

Sat., Oct. 28, 9:30pm: Hell’s Kitchen 10th annual Halloween Bash featuring live music with Jared Sales and Company, a costume contest and great drink specials. Free. 118 Princess St.

PLEASURE ISLAND WEDDING SHOWCASE

Sat., Oct. 28, 1-5pm: Circle of Love Wedding Ceremonies & The Lazy Pirate present 1st Annual Pleasure Island Wedding Showcase. Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach. Drawing to be held at 5pm for a wedding package valued at $1,000. www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com.

PUPPY PALOOZA PART 2

Sun., Oct. 29: Halloween Parade: 11am (start at Waterline Brewery); Palooza: noon til 5pm. Bring adopted dogs to participate, dress them in their scariest and best costumes. We will have adoptable dogs, from local rescues and organizations.

Local vendors, artists, and home made items for sale. Live music and silent auction. Waterline Brewing Co., 721 Surry St. myporchdawg@yahoo. com

charity/volunteer WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Oct. 25, 6-8pm: Benefits the Wilmington Fur Ball, which raises money for animal rescues in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties. Theme for the evening is Fall Favorites and we’ll have five wine and food sample stations setup throughout the store for you to enjoy for a $5 donation. Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

TRICK OR TROT FOR PRESERVATION

Oct. 28, 9am: Costumes, candy and running!

Trick or Trot for Preservation 5k and 1 mile. Candy Dash is a fun event for all ages, with a 5k through historic Greenfield Lake Park, followed by the Candy Dash—a 1 mile walk with Trick or Treat stops for kids (big and small)! Registration to the 5k will get you into the Candy Dash for free, or you can register for the Candy Dash alone. Prizes awarded for running fast and for wearing a great costume. 60 prizes in all! Free Rise doughnuts, Port City Java coffee and face painting will be available for registrants. Ages 5 and under are free with a paid adult participant. Supports His-

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toric Wilmington Foundation and the educational tour they provide for local 3rd grade school children called Tar Heels Go Walking. Discounts for children and teams. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St.

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

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance. Bring blanket/lawn chair, beverages, and friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigs allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MUSIC CRUISES

A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while listening to music by local musicians. $27. Book: 910-3383134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

ORGAN RECITAL

Oct. 29, 3pm: Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with great music written during the Reformation or commemorating this monumental event in history. Much of the music focuses directly on Martin Luther, but great chorales and organ music of Bach also will be featured on St. Paul’s Lutheran magnificent Casavant pipe organ. Organists from throughout the region will

perform. St. Paul’s Evangelist Lutheran Church, 12 N. 6 St.

theatre/auditions SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays, served w/brunch and dessert. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. 11/19: A Winter’s Tale. www.wilmingtontheatre.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S.10 St.

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 long-standing 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 well-timed? Tickets: $18-$42; high prices include three-course meal. 19 S. 10th St.

MACABARET

Through Oct. 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. Tickets: $10-$15. Ten or more are $12 each. Opening night: $10 special for all area actors. Late-night food menu and cash bar; costume contest. www. theatrewilmington.com. 910-399-3669. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. SMALL ENGINE

Oct. 26-28, 8pm; Oct. 29, 2pm: UNCW Theatre will continue with its 2017-2018 with the student-directed “Small Engine Repair” by John Pollono. Former high school buddies Frank, Swaino and Packie— now past their prime—meet off-hours one night in Frank’s out-of-the-way repair shop under cloudy circumstances that only Frank seems to have a handle on. Enter Chad, a plugged-in, preppy college jock, whose arrival ignites a long-simmering resentment that sets this taut, twisty, comic thriller on its breathless course. Part of UNCW’s Student Lab series, wherein all aspects of this production are student driven, including directing, designing and acting. Tickets: $3/students and $10/general public, available at the door. UNCW, SRO Theatre, Cultural Arts Building, 601 S. College Rd.

TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL

Oct. 26-Nov. 5, Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm: “The Toxic Avenger Musical” is based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film and won Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical. The love story and comedy musical has it all: an unlikely hero, beautiful blind girl, a corrupt New Jersey mayor, and two guys who play ... well, everyone else—bullies, mobsters, old ladies and backup singers. Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan, the show features a memorable and unbelievable duet, a wailin’ rock score and comedy. Mature audiences recommended. Tickets: $20-$25. www.panachetheatre. com. North Front Theatre (formally City Stage), 21 N, Front St.

BACHELORETTE

Oct. 26-29, Nov. 3-5, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: PineappleShaped Lamps is proud to announce their upcoming stage production of Leslye Headland’s debaucherous comedy directed by Matt Carter.

Ten years out of high school, Regan, Gena, and Katie convene in the luxurious bridal suite of their old friend, Becky, the night before her wedding in New York City. Fueled by jealousy and resentment, the girls embark on a night of debauchery that goes from playfully wasted to devastatingly destructive. Their old fears, unfulfilled desires, and deep bonds with each other transform a prenuptial bender into a night they’ll never forget. A wicked black comedy about female friendship and growing up in an age of excess. Starring Jessica Gift, Mickey Johnson, Em Wilson, Phill Antonino, Anthony Corvino, and Kat Rosner. Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $15$20; ladies night performance, Nov. 4, $10. www.

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BROADWAY CABARET NIGHT

Oct. 27, 6pm: Join the choir as we present an evening of musical entertainment from musicals, opera, and folk songs in the Parish Hall of St. Paul’s. Tickets are $20 including show, dinner and drinks (wine and non alcoholic drinks available).

Proceeds benefit the Choir of St. Paul’s. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. Sixteenth St.

WOMANLESS BEAUTY PAGEANT

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Oct. 28, 8pm: Our annual fundraiser The Womanless Beauty Pageant Directed by Juli Harvey

Saturday, October 28, 2017 8pm Main Stage— Thalian Hall Tickets $30 Tickets are on sale now at the Center Box Office (910) 632-2285, thalianhall. org, or in the lobby of Thalian Hall. 310 Chestnut 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 in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

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

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Oct. 27-28, 7pm/9:30pm: Hari Kondabolu is a Brooklyn-based comic who the NY Times has called “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” He has performed on Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CONAN, John Oliver’s New York Standup Show, and has his own Comedy Central Presents special. A regular on the NPR circuit, he has appeared on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, All Things Considered, Studio 360, Morning Edition, The Moth, among many other programs. Dead Crow Comedy Room. 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’s best standup comedians in a world class venue! This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

MIKE GOODWIN

Oct. 28, 8pm: Bridge Church welcomes comedian Mike Goodwin—a refreshingly funny comedian, speaker, and leader. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences, from churches to corporate events to swanky gals, laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. A native of Camden, South Carolina, Goodwin holds a masters degree in Education from the USC, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former secondary and higher education professional. He has appeared on BET, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), was a finalist in the 2016 COZI TV comedy competition, and has shared stages with notable comedians such as Tim Hawkins, Dick Gregory, and Michael Jr. https://vimeo.com/135100897. 2101 Market St.

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. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave. RONALD K. BROWN/ EVIDENCE

Nov. 1, 7:30pm: Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. Through work, Evidence provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. He has set works on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and others. He choreographed Regina Taylor’s award-winning play, Crowns and won an Audelco Award for his work on that production. UNCW Kenan, 601 S. College Rd.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

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

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

SPIRIT WHISPERERS

Oct. 27, 6-9pm: Get into “All Hallows” mode!

Visitors are encouraged to wear a costume, receive a message from “the other side,” and dance along to live music by David Dixon. Contemplate transcending into the cosmos via Niki Hildebrand’s 3D installation. Spirit punch and mystery morsels will be provided. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St.

ARRAY OF COLOR

Closing reception: Fri., Oct. 27, 6-9 pm; show closes Fri., Nov. 10. “Array of Color” is a celebration of color and form in two different perspectives.

Artists are both New Yorkers who have relocated to the ILM area and documented their discovery of the South in their paintings. Anne Trombetta is an impressionistic oil painter who depicts surfers, shore birds, boats, beaches and gardens in all their brilliant splendor. Mary Zio works in abstract painting and uses local landscapes, coastal waters and the incredible coastal sunsets for inspiration, along with color and form as her subject matter. Anne tends to work in small and medium size, while Mary paints medium to large canvases; show is rich in color and contrast. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

ART INSPIRES

Oct. 29, 2:30pm: Madafo, storyteller and musician, invites you to participate in the storytelling process as he creates new work, tells stories and plays music inspired by art work in CAM’s current exhibitions, created by Light and State of the Art/ Art of the State. Brown and Hughes Wings. CAM Members: Free, Museum Admission all others.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th 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.

DEATH AND DYING

MLK FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

FIVE TEMPERA PAINTERS

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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. 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. UNCW’s CAB Art Gallery presents “Art from the Egg: Five Tempera Painters” with a public reception 5:30-7pm.

Exhibit runs through Nov. 10; open to public, noon-4pm, Mon.-Fri. CAB Art Gallery, Cultural Arts Building, on Reynolds Dr. near Randall Parkway.

Oct. 27, 6pm: Join us for Family Movie Night at MLK Center. Movie will be a Halloween themed movie and suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

6-6:45pm: Light refreshements provided; 6:457pm: Movie begins; 8:45pm: Parent pickup. Prereg. required. Register online www.wilmingtonrecreation.com. 341-0056 or 341-7866. Free! MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St.

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.

• 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

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Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours 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, 10am4pm, 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

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” 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 exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water 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

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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. 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. 910-7620570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

ILM CHIDLREN’S MUSEUM

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.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

See North Carolina through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. To create Photographs

by Hugh Morton, Stephen Fletcher, photographic archivist at UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, selected images from the library’s collection of Morton’s estimated quarter-million negatives and transparencies. Shows experiences as a photojournalist; as a soldier in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and as owner and operator of Grandfather Mountain tourist attraction in Linville. Exhibits more than 50 images feature dozens of his lesser known or unpublished photographs, as well as some classics. Will feature brochures, postcards and prints.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

EXPO 216

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 St, www. expo216.com

kids stuff 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.

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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 pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com.

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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/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@ nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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, Sat. 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.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: 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.

AWESOME AUTUMN

Oct. 27, 9am: Activities include arts and crafts, special snack, hayrides and more. Remember to wear your Halloween costumes! Ages: 5/under Cost: Adults, free. Kids, $5/child. 302 S. 10th St.

HALLOWEEN FUN IN STORY PARK

Oct. 28, 10am: Wear costumes and Trick or Treat in Story Park, right outside the Main Library! Kids can decorate a bag and visit stations for fun activities, candy, prizes, and a book, while supplies last. Jane Smith, author of “It’s Halloween, Chloe Zoe!” plans to be there to meet fans. Free family event parents and children ages 2-6. No registration is required. In case of rain, the event will be

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moved inside to the Main Library’s 3rd floor. Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov.com or 910798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. STEM ACTIVITY DAY

Oct. 28, 11am: A day of free hands-on activities for students of all ages! We will be celebrating Nuclear Science Week as businesses such as Corning, the Brunswick Nuclear Plant and the American Nuclear Society of Wilmington demonstrate how STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) content is used in their daily operations. CFCC Union Station Ballroom, 502 N. Front St.

LEGO MINDSTORM ROBOTS

Oct. 28, 1pm: Get creative with a Lego Mindstorm robot. Work with Museum Educators to build and program a simple robot or use your imagination to create a more complex one.

Appropriate for ages 8+ with an adult helper.

Space is limited. Pre-reg. required online at capefearmuseum.com. Lego Robot tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable. To change the name(s) on the reservation, please call 910798-4362. $10 per group for members, $23 per group for nonmembers (up to 4 people per robot). Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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

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 910-7986368. 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.freeonline-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 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.

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

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.

SEA TO SEE

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

MENAGERIE ART STUDIO

Oct. 27, 4pm: Creative Freestyle for Children focuses is on the process of doing art not the final product. Once a child creates something, he does not feel the need to keep the product. It is the process that gives him satisfaction and inner joy. Ages 7-12. All supplies included Menagerie Studio, 805 North 4th St.

PAINT AND PALATE

Sat., Nov. 11, 2-4pm. Join us for a fun, 2-hr. instructional, seasonal inspired acrylic painting class! Beginners to advanced/$50 includes all painting supplies and a buffet lunch at “Smoke on the Water.” Class size is limited & advanced registration is required. For information please contact: Maureen McKenna at Simplestrokesart@gmail. com and for registration contact: Brook Carpenter at events@smokeonthewater.com. 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave. (in the RiverLights development).

BUDGETING WITH EXCEL

Oct. 25, 3pm: Hands-on workshop at the Northeast Library will teach you how to use Microsoft Excel to create a personal or business budget. To get the most out of this session, bring your budget data or existing budget to work with, as well as a USB drive to save your work. Free but space is limited. Register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

TENANT’S RIGHTS

Oct. 26, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of Nc offers a free informational clinic about tenants’ rights. Preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.com or 910798-6301. Participants will watch an instructional video. At the end of the video, there will be an opportunity to ask general questions to a volunteer attorney online, and to request a callback from Legal Aid to see if you qualify for additional help.

Specific advice is not provided at the clinic. www. legalaidnc.org. Natasha Francois: 910-798-6306.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

CUT YOUR GROCERY BILLS IN HALF!

Oct. 28, 1pm: Money saving workshop will change the way you shop and teach you how to slash your grocery bill each and every week. Attendance is free but space is limited. Please register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910798-6301. Faye Prosser, the WRAL Smart Shopper and the author of The Smart Spending Guide, will teach you how to save more than you ever thought possible using coupons, rebates, sales ads, and an easy-to-follow meal plan your family will love. Free in the Oleander Room on the side of the Northeast Library. Natasha Francois at nfrancois@nhcgov.com or call 910-798-6301. 1241 Military Cutoff 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

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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/910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

BOTTOMLAND/SWAMP FORESTS SYMPOSIUM

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 1pm: Symposium is recommended for anyone with either ecological or economic interest in bottomland hardwood and swamp forest management. Attendees will hear from researchers and practitioners from throughout the Southeastern US who have the latest data and experience in these lowland forest types. Speakers will cover overall assessment of the existing forest types in the region, best management practices for harvesting and water quality, and the potential for restoration efforts for natural and human influenced sites. Exhibitors and poster presenters will round out the overall symposium content during planned networking breaks, meals, and receptions. A comprehensive field tour is planned for November 2 which will cover major types of bottomland forest systems. $150. Field tour add-in for $35. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in

a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St. \WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises.

Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you.

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothersto-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

NHC HAZWAGON

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous

waste and electronics free of charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free.

Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

POKEMON LEAGUE

Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. Ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail. com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

SMART DEVICE MEETUP

JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device?

Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ST. PAUL’S

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Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested donation, $5). Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

VOLUNTEER RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Oct. 25, 10am: Join staff and volunteers to help

maintain rain gardens and stormwater wetlands at Alderman Elementary School. Project is part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan, which aims to reduce the amount of polluted runoff that makes its way into the creeks.

Rain gardens and wetlands help filter polluted runoff, protecting water quality and preventing swim advisories and shellfish closures. Volunteers will remove invasive plants, pull weeds, prune trees and spread mulch in the existing rain gardens and wetlands at the school. All supplies and equipment provided, plus snacks, lunch and refreshments. Suitable for ages 8 and up; all welcome. 2025 Independence Blvd.

NEW HANOVER NAACP

Oct. 26, 7pm: Monthly meeting at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington.

Information on voter registration and GOTV efforts for the November Wilmington City Council/Mayoral election and other vital community and state issues will be on the agenda. 910-765-0102 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.

DESIGNER

Oct. 28, 8am: It’s time for our annual clean out of our interior design showroom! Shop a range of items including fabrics, furniture, accessories, artwork, vases, lamps, hardware, pillows, holiday decor, and more. Some older items, some new— all priced to sell! Big Sky Design, 4037 Masonboro Loop Rd.

DRAGONFLY PERMANENT MAKEUP

Grand opening celebration, Mon., Oct. 30! Food, drinks, fun and a drawing for 1 free permanent makeup procedure (value $400) & 1 free soundwave rattoo (value $339). 814-C S. College (next to Sally’s Beauty Supply). www.dragonflypermanentmakeup.com. 910-448-2545

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. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market 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

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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.

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.

WB Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

FOOD TRUCK RODEO

Oct. 29, noon: Join us for a Food Truck Rodeo in the Park! There will be more than 15 local food trucks serving everything from hot dogs to gourmet treats and Bob Funk will provide live music. Event

is FREE to attend- just bring money to purchase your food and drinks. The food trucks will give a portion of their sales for the day back to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County. (910) 7987620, nhcparksconservancy@nhcgov.com or www.nhcparksconservancy.org. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

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 Germanimmigrant 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 pub-

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3201 S. 17th St. INSIDER’S TOUR

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: 910794-1866. 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 selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided stours.* Follow curved oystershell 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.

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 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.

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

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group info given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment.

Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org or at 877849-8271, ext. 1. www.lupusnc.org. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

“I am my own muse,” painter Frida Kahlo wrote. “I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.” Would you consider trying out this perspective for a while, Aries? If so, you might generate a few ticklish surprises. You may be led into mysterious areas of your psyche that had previously been off-limits. You could discover secrets you’ve been hiding from yourself. So what would it mean to be your own muse? What exactly would you do? Here are some examples: Flirt with yourself in the mirror. Ask yourself impertinent, insouciant questions. Have imaginary conversations with the person you were three years ago and the person you’ll be in three years.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“Happiness comes from getting what you want,” poet Stephen Levine said, whereas joy comes “from being who you really are.” According to my analysis, the coming weeks will bear a higher potential for joy than happiness. I’m not saying you won’t get anything you want. But I do suspect focusing on getting what you want might sap energy from the venture that’s more likely to thrive: an unprecedented awakening to the truth of who you really are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Sigmund Freud was a medical doctor who laid the groundwork for psychoanalysis. Throughout the 20th century, his radical, often outrageous ideas were a major influence on Western culture. When Freud was 50, he discovered a brilliant psychiatrist who would become his prize pupil: Carl Jung.

When the two men first met in Vienna in 1907, they conversed without a break for 13 consecutive hours. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could experience a comparable immersion sometime soon: a captivating involvement with a new influence, a provocative exchange that enchants you, or a fascinating encounter that shifts your course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

In the next 12 months, I hope to help you track down new pleasures and amusements that teach you more about what you want out of life. I will be subtly reminding you all the world’s a stage, and advise you on how to raise your self-expression to Oscar-worthy levels. As for romance, here’s my prescription between now and October 2018: The more compassion you cultivate, the more personal love you will enjoy. If you lift your generosity to a higher octave, there’ll be another perk, too: You will be host to an enhanced flow of creative ideas.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Are you interested in diving down to explore the mysterious and evocative depths? Would you be open to spending more time than usual cultivating peace and stillness in a sanctuary? Can you sense the rewards that will become available if you pay reverence to influences that nurture your wild soul? I hope you’ll be working on projects like these in the coming weeks, Leo. You’ll be in a phase when the single most important gift you can give yourself is to remember what you’re made of and how you got made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel entitled “A Long Fatal Love Chase,” which was regarded as too racy to be published until a century after her death. “In the books I read, the sinners are more interesting than the saints,” Alcott’s heroine, Rosamund, says, “and in real life people are dismally dull.” I boldly predict in the coming months, Virgo, you won’t provide evidence to support Rosamund’s views. You’ll be even more interesting than you usually are, and will gather more than your usual quota of joy and self-worth—but without having to wake up even once with your clothes torn and your head lying in a gutter after a night of forlorn debauchery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Brooklyn. She journeyed across country and visited a prime neighborhood in her potential new headquarters. Here’s what she reported on her Facebook page: “In the last three days, I’ve seen three different men on separate occasions wearing sundresses. So this is definitely the right place for me.” What sort of signs and omens would tell you what you need to do to be in the right place at the right time, Libra? I urge you to be on the lookout for them in the coming weeks. Life will be conspiring to provide you with clues about where you can feel at peace, at home and in the groove.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Simon & Garfunkel released their first album in October 1964. It received only a modest amount of airplay. The two musicians were so discouraged they stopped working together. Then Bob Dylan’s producer Tom Wilson got permission to remix “The Sounds of Silence,” a song on the album. He added rock instruments and heavy echo to Simon & Garfunkel’s folk arrangement. When the tune was rereleased in September 1965, it became a huge hit. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because I suspect you’re now at a point comparable to the time just before Tom Wilson discovered the potential of “The Sounds of Silence.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Consider how hard it is to change yourself,” wrote author Jacob M. Braude, “and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.”

Ninety-nine percent of the time, I’d advise you and everybody else to surrender to counsel as if it were absolute truth. But I think you Sagittarians will be the exception to the rule in the coming weeks. More than usual, you’ll have the power to change yourself. If you succeed, your self-transformations will be likely to trigger interesting changes in people around you. Here’s another useful tip, also courtesy of Jacob M. Braude: “Behave like a duck. Keep calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddle like the devil underneath.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In 1969 two earthlings walked on the moon for the first time. To ensure astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed there and returned safely, about 400,000 people labored and cooperated for many years. I suspect in the coming months, you will be drawn to a collaborative project not as ambitious as NASA’s, but nevertheless fueled by a grand plan and a big scope. According to my astrological calculations, you will have even more ability than usual to be a driving force in such a project. Your power to inspire and organize group efforts will be at a peak.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I predict your ambitions will burn more steadily in the coming months, and will produce more heat and light than ever before. You’ll have a clearer conception of exactly what it is you want to accomplish, as well as a growing certainty of the resources and help you’ll need to accomplish it. Hooray and hallelujah! But keep this in mind, Aquarius: As you acquire greater access to meaningful success—not just the kind of success that merely impresses other people—you’ll be required to take on more responsibility. Can you handle that? I think you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

What’s your top conspiracy theory? Does it revolve around the Illuminati, the occult group supposedly plotting to abolish all nations and create a world government? Or does it involve the stealthy invasion by extraterrestrials who are allegedly seizing mental control over human political leaders and influencing them to wage endless war and wreck the environment? Or is your pet conspiracy theory more personal? Maybe you secretly believe, for instance, the difficult events you experienced in the past were so painful and debilitating they will forever prevent you from fulfilling your fondest dream. Well, Pisces. I’m here to tell you whatever conspiracy theory you most tightly embrace is ready to be disproven once and for all. Are you willing to be relieved of your delusions?

A woman I know, Caeli La, was thinking about relocating from Denver to

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