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‘PETS’ ART SHOW PG. 14 Official artists of the 2018 Cucalorus Festival, Hilary Campbell and Emily Caulfield (cover), will be having an art show at Coworx on Friday, November 2, which also will serve as a Cucalorus volunteer check-in. We’ve interviewed both ladies about their interpretation of the theme ‘PETS,’ and their backstory as artists. Cover photo by Shea Carver
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Gwenyfar reflects on ‘Who Will Write Our History?’ after PA mass shooting BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
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here is already some Oscar buzz around it,” a friend commented.
“I can see why.” I sighed. “Yeah—it’s good. It is, actually, a remarkable film the way it is made.” We were discussing Roberta Grossman’s “Who Will Write Our History?” It took place three days before the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in the U.S. in the 21st century and was perpetrated in Pittsburgh, PA. The Tree of Life Synagogue became the site of a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of 11 people by a man who said he “wanted all Jews to die.” Suddenly, the film’s significance would shift for me from a remarkably well-made film to a dire warning and reminder about the slippery slope of political rhetoric. The non-fiction film will screen on the main stage of Thalian Hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, as hosted by the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival. In 2007 Dr. Samuel Kassow, the Charles Northam professor of history at Trinity College, published “Who Will Write Our History: Rediscovering a Hidden Archive From the Warsaw Ghetto.” Known as the “Ringelblum Archive,” it contained over 6,000 items and documents of life within the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. Eventually, the archive was sealed in milk cans and metal boxes. To date, two of the three buried caches of the archive have been located and opened. The third remains buried. Dr. Kassow’s book details the documents found within the two sites and the importance of the work in Warsaw Ghetto, which was created in 1940 by the Nazis during their occupation of Poland. The neighborhood housed over 400,000 people who were sealed in by a wall topped with barbed wire. From this holding and containment area, where sanitation conditions were unspeakable, due to a lack of sufficient food, water, medicine and the high density of people living in extremely close quarters, deportations of the Jewish population to concentration and death
TIMELY REFLECTION: A documentary about Warsaw Ghetto Underground Archive finds a voice in ‘Who Will Write Our History.’ Courtesy photo.
camps (primarily Chelmno and Treblinka) were conducted. “Resistance Comes in Many Forms” is the tagline for the film. Indeed, the Ringelblum Archive is a powerful form of resistance—though, one that must have at times felt futile in the face of starvation, death and senseless violence. Emanuel Ringelblum organized a far-reaching operation known as the “Oyneg Shabbos” (which translates to “Shabbos delight” or “joy of Shabbos”). Anyone who has grown up practising modern American Judaism will link its association with a dessert-and-coffee reception after Friday-night services. As a code name, it is brilliant so folks can discuss the Oyneg Shabbos in public—everyone around will assume the talk is about Shabbos. So hosting meetings (and they did) on Shabbos would mean a perfect cover story. The Oyneg Shabbos collected extensive documentation of daily life under Nazi occupation: life histories, poems, underground newspapers, notices, and fliers from the walls of the ghetto. They found rationing coupons and meticulous daily notes of the
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latest atrocities. “Which side of the story becomes the official narrative?” asks Roberta Grossman, who has written, directed and produced a documentary film above Ringelblum Archive titled, “Who Will Write Our History?” “Whose accounts do we elevate to the level of ‘truth,’ and whose do we ignore or even bury? What is real, and what is fake? These are top-of-mind questions in 2018. They also preoccupied a courageous group of resistance fighters imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto in World War II. The moment I found out about this secret band of journalists, scholars and historians, I knew I had to make a film about them. Their story, captured in Who Will Write Our History, is, in my opinion, the most important unknown story of the Holocaust.” A few years ago I had a lengthy conversation with Sally Dundas, an IMAX producer, about why she uses the term “non-fiction film” rather than “documentary” to describe her work. Grossman’s film solidified Dundas’ choice in my mind: It is so much more than a series of talking
heads being interviewed. Sure, there are interviews—with Dr. Kassow; Yiddish culture scholar Dr. David Roskies; Dr. Karolina Szymaniak of Warsaw, Poland; Dr. Jan Grabowski, cofounder of the Polish Center for Holocaust Research (whose father was part of the Warsaw Uprising – the 1944 operation by the Polish Resistance to overthrow the Nazis); and Dr. Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, program director of the Core Exhibition for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. Together, they provide context and grounding for the events surrounding the Warsaw Ghetto and archive. Grossman uses archival photographs and period footage, sometimes utilizing a green screen to let actors who dramatize recreations of the story step out of the images, quite literally. Time and time again she made choices as a filmmaker—more expensive choices, even—that make it a better, more interesting, even exceptional film. For example, the actors playing the people in the Warsaw Ghetto speak Yiddish or Polish instead of English. The film
There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. — Harry S. Truman utilizes subtitles. The choice considerably saw Ghetto Uprising) to overcome tyranny. enhances the impact. Jewish historians emphasize preserving Shooting a period film is much more the cultural life and history in the face of tyrexpensive than a contemporary film, in re- anny. The Nazis were an extreme form of gards to set design and costuming. Gross- such, but the pogroms in the Pale of Russia man’s film successfully transports viewers had prepared the community for the necesthrough each unfolding day of life in War- sity of creating a vibrant cultural life, even in saw Ghetto as Jewish Poles try to adjust the darkest of times: schools, underground to the Nazi regime. Each day seems to newspapers, concerts, literary gatherings, revolve around the mentality that, “OK, we and religious studies continued alongside are here, this is the worst it is going to get.” soup kitchens and social welfare organizaBut, no, the next day brings another horror: tions. Though they might treat their people lack of food, lack of sanitation, lack of em- like animals, preserving humanity makes ployment, profiteers buying possessions a life worth living, even in the darkest of at rock-bottom prices, executions, more times. restrictions of activity and access to inforHistory is written by the victors. But to say mation or communication, and then disap- to each other, “We must tell our story—the pearances and deportations. story the world has heard about us is not People literally lie down and die on the sidewalk from starvation and communicable disease—and there is no recourse, no way to help them. All the while, the Nazipropaganda team film and document it to show the Aryan world how filthy and inhuman the Jewish people are—how they use the horrors they have inflicted upon the residents of the ghetto, to justify containing and ultimately killing them. Perhaps, it is more captivating and horrifying than anything else in the film. The audience knows how it all ends: at a death camp, most likely Treblinka. Still, folks will watch the struggle for survival and dignity with gripping fright. It’s like their images are squeezing our hearts and lungs, and all we can do is watch people try and salvage what is left of life, and work toward a future we know isn’t there. It is that search for dignity at the heart of this form of resistance and the work of the Oyneg Shabbos. To effectively scapegoat a group of people, one must dehumanize them. It isn’t new information; it’s the basis of the arguments for slavery, Jim Crow, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, homophobia, Islamophobia and the systematic attempt to create an “us” and a “them.” As the film notes, resistance comes in many forms. Yes, armed resistance (like the 1943 War-
our story. The Nazis show us as animals and lie and hide the truth about what they do: they lie to us, they lie to world. Even if we are erased, we must not let the truth die with us!” Well, that was not only powerful for the time, it was punishable by death.
In January of 2017, several people commented to start documenting the changes in the political climate and daily life in America, so that we would forget what we lost. Looking at the family separations at the border and language used to describe people in the situation, are parallels to the Nazis that are chilling. I kept thinking about it while watching Grossman’s “Who Will Write Our History?” She fulfills the mission of the Oyneg Shabbos, and tells a story hidden far too long. Hopefully, we might learn from it this time.
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Who Will Write Our History?
Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $15-$50 www.thalianhall.org 910-632-2285 Dessert reception following
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Halloween won’t be quite so frightening for residents of Nottinghamshire, England, now that a “killer clown” has been apprehended and sentenced to 11 weeks behind bars, plus 18 weeks that had previously been suspended, according to the BBC. Damien Hammond, 29, is a homeless and jobless man who has taken on the persona of Heath Ledger’s The Joker from “The Dark Knight Rises.” He admitted to what police called a “crime wave” of offenses, including terrorizing staff in retail stores, waving a gun-shaped cigarette lighter while standing in traffic, and striking a police officer. He arrived at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Oct. 10 with bright green hair, and as he was led to jail, he shouted: “See what you have done. I will kill today!” adding that he would stab police officers and fellow inmates. He has also been banned from central Nottingham for three years.
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The District of Columbia’s Department of General Services fell victim to a scam in July when officials there wired almost $700,000 to a hacker posing as a city vendor. The fraudsters gained information from a vendor’s computer system, reported The Washington Post, then created a fake email address by changing just one letter, from which they requested electronic transfers from the D.C. government. David Umansky, a spokesman for the district’s chief financial officer, told the Post that since then the city’s protocols for making vendor payments have “been modified to require additional confirmation before changing bank information.” None of D.C.’s money has been recovered.
NEWS THAT SOUNDS LIKE A JOKE
In Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, chicken owner Stephanie Morse told KNOE-TV on Oct. 18 that she is not going to be deterred from dressing up her chickens for Halloween, even in light of the warning from the Centers for Disease Control about exposure to salmonella. More than 90 people in 29 states have been infected with an antibiotic-resistant strain of the bacteria after coming into contact with raw chicken products. Dressing up live chickens might also cause people to be exposed to the germ. “Don’t kiss your birds or snuggle them,” the CDC warns. But Morse clucks back: “I just like to put a sweater on them to keep them warm and comfortable.”
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center just wants its colon back. The $4,000 giant
inflatable colon, used to educate the public about colon health, was stolen from the bed of a pickup truck on Oct. 19. The Kansas City Star reported it was scheduled to appear at a run/walk event at a local park the next day. Kansas City Police are hoping the public will help find the 150-pound, 10-footlong colon and return it to its owners.
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Helen Washington, 75, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, faces charges of seconddegree assault with a dangerous weapon after she ran out of patience on Oct. 12 with her grandson, who continued to put his teacup on her furniture even after she repeatedly asked him not to. After dumping his tea out, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported, Washington left the room, apparently to get a gun. Meanwhile, the grandson had made a new cup of tea and put it on the furniture. The argument resumed, and Washington pulled out the .38 Special, shooting her grandson in the leg. She told officers at the scene she didn’t think she should go to jail; a judge ordered an evaluation to see if she’s competent to stand trial.
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Beagle Brigade K-9 officer Hardy probably thought he’d hit the jackpot when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents discovered an unusual item in a passenger’s luggage at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport on Oct. 11. Fox5 reported that something smelled suspicious (and delicious) to Hardy, so agents opened the bag of a traveler from Ecuador to find a cooked pig’s head. “This seizure at ATL illustrates the tremendous expertise of our four-legged K-9 partners in protecting the United States,” gushed Carey Davis, CBP area port director of the Port of Atlanta. No doubt to Hardy’s distress, however, the pig’s head was removed and destroyed.
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Police officers in Clearwater, Florida, shared their good fortune on Oct. 16 after they recovered a stolen van filled with Krispy Kreme doughnuts, reported the Tampa Bay Times. The van was stolen almost 200 miles north of Clearwater, in Lake City, where the store manager donated the sweet cargo to the officers, who shared their treats with local homeless people. Evidently the resulting sugar coma impaired the officers’ ability to hunt down criminals, as the doughnut thief is still on the run.
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CAPTURING A MOOD:
Tyler Ramsey prepares to release new solo album, heads to Bourgie Nights BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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hen it comes to favorite bands, fans never want to see them altered or part ways. The reality, however, is how often does anyone stick with the same job for decades at a time? “It had been 10 years of just doing [Band of Horses],” guitarist and singersongwriter Tyler Ramsey says of his 2017 departure from the group. “I had this record in the works . . . and I was just excited about the material I had. Ten years with a group of guys is a pretty long time to be in a band.” It isn’t Ramsey’s first solo act. The Ashville-based artist has had four releases outside of Band of Horses and has a forthBrought you by: coming album set totodebut in spring 2019.
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At this stage Ramsey has played most, magazine if not all, of the new tracks to live audiences. He’ll continue to play versions of them on his fall tour, while mixing in tracks from his solo records, “A Long Dream About Swimming Across the Sea” (2008) and “The Valley Wind” (2011). Ramsey will rotate in Band of Horses’ tunes he penned, too, during his stop at Bourgie Nights on Saturday.
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“Even though I haven’t released the album yet, I’ve got new twists on songs that no one’s heard before,” Ramsey muses with a laugh. Generally, a song will come to Ramsey and becomes the first snippets of an impending record. The rest of the tracks fall in a natural arc. Little bits of songs may stick around for years, but most of them come in a wave. “Weirdly enough, I always end up with a ‘complete’ album somehow magically,” he quips. “Since these were all written around a similar time, it does tell a story . . . sometimes it takes me a while to figure out how they all fit together and what that story actually is.” The first song, “For the Morning,” written for the record was four years ago as his family was growing. After his daughter was born, he spent what time he could writing. “I would have her in the carrier on my chest and sit at the piano when she was sleeping,” he tells. “It kind of started there, when there was a lot of change and shift in my life. [It’s] represented in the songs, but I also think that’s kind of always the way it is. If you’re inspired to write a song, (hopefully) something’s happening in your life, feeding into your desire to create art or music.” “For the Morning” came first on the piano, though, as with the entire album, it was recorded with guitar. With every record, Ramsey likes to include at least one bare-bones track—sans “studio magic.” Therefore, he approached “For the Morning” much the same way it started: with a touch of sleep deprivation at a late 3 a.m. session. “When you’re in the studio, you might try to capture the original mood or atmosphere of the song,” he offers. “But that one was written late at night on the piano, and I just thought I should do it last and wait until I’m kind of in that headspace, the way it was when I wrote it.” Ramsey just signed with Fantasy Records on October 18. He was attracted to the prospect of a new partnership built on trust, appreciation and excitement for a new album. While Fantasy already has offered a stamp of approval on “For the Morning,” Ramsey’s confident they’d never force a particular look or sound that deeply
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SOLO ACT: Prolific songwriter and instrumentalist Tyler Ramsey has a new album coming out in spring 2019 and will play many of his new songs at Bourgie Nights on Saturday. Courtesy photo
contrasted his work. “Having met all of the people there—and [ones] I’ll be working with—I’m so excited to get to see what we can do together,” he explains. “Hopefully, we’ll continue to work together, and if they want to give me direction or feedback for the next [album], I admire the people I’ve met enough to try it out. . . . I think it’s always good when you’re able to do a record without outside influence. But I can also see the other side of the coin, when you have amazing people who have an unbiased ear who can help move a song forward.” While Ramsey is known for his mellow, acoustic singing and guitar playing, there are more rock-forward tunes on the album, some that, according to Ramsey, have a heavier energy. “I always like to create moments where there’s a shift or heavy parts,” he explains. “I had a lot of people come in on the record than I did on the last. I got a lot of friends and new friends to come and play things that I couldn’t have pulled off.” Ramsey has never sent off his recordings for additional instrumentation or sound layers. However, there were pieces brought in from outsiders. He sent off a couple of tracks, including “Breaking Heart,” to steelpedal player Russ Pahl in Nashville.
“[They] just made me jump up and down in the control run,” Ramsey remembers. “I got goosebumps. I was elated there was this perfect pedal-steel part that showed up out of nowhere. I had equal experiences [with] harmony singers on a couple of songs.” Ramsey will bring his keyboard to the live stage to switch out with guitar. He varies the tone he sets, which ultimately comes down to how he, the band and the audience connect within a space for one evening. “The show has the ability to morph,” he notes. “That’s another thing I picked up [with Band of Horses]; there’s such a variance with crowd and venue, and if you’re able to play into that, you can create really cool nights where everyone can feel like they’ve been a part of something cool.”
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Saturday, November 3 Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m. Bourgie Nights 127 Princess St. Tickets: $10 adv.; $15 door www.tylerramsey.com
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RETURN TO BAC: Brett Dennen will return to the Port City this Sunday at the Brooklyn Arts Center. Photo by Jimmy Fontaine
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Karaoke Wednesdays: Rhythm Connection (7pm; Free) —Lazy Pirate, 1801 Canal Dr.
Halloween Sour Beer Smash (3pm; Free) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.;
St. Clones Halloween Night (7pm; Free)
—The Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.
Halloween Night with Striking Copper Trio (7:30pm; Free; Americana)
Halloween Retro Dance Party w/ The Beehive Blondes (9pm; admission TBD) —Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Kristie Lynn (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Mad Mole Brewing, 6309 Boathouse Rd., unit c
Trivia Thursday w/ Sherri ‘So Very’! (6:30pm; Free) —Skytown Beer Co., 4712 New Centre Dr.
JAZZ Series: The FROG Project (6:30pm; $12$20)
—Pour Taproom, 201 North Front St.
—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999
Gypsy Halloween Party feat. DJ M-IT and Bad Costume Contest (8pm; Free)
—Leland Municipal Park, 113 Town Hall Dr.
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223
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Live at the Park: Eaglewing (6:30pm; Free) Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Quattlebaum (7pm; $10; Bluegrass)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.;
910-231-3379
Trivia (7:30pm; Free)
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-7634133
FireDrums & Tarot Thursdays (8pm; Free)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7pm; Free)
—Beau Rivage Golf Club, 649 Rivage Promenade; 910-612-8757
Ecstatic Dance (7pm; Love offering: $10) —Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.
Lisa Best (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St
Bass Planet: Halloween (9pm; $10) —The Calico Room, 115 N 2nd St.
Will Wood and the Tapeworms (9pm; $5; Rock)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-
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To Better Waters (9:30pm; Free)
Red Beans and Bluegrass (3pm; $5-$30)
Mike Gossin Band (9:30pm; Free; Americana)
Brett Dennen (5pm; $22-$99; Singer-Songwriter)
—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796 —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-7634133
Emma’s Lounge (10pm; Admission TBD; Folk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939
Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Trio Karénine (7:30pm; $15-$30; Classical)
Irish Traditional Session (2pm; Free)
Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)
—The Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.
Travelin’ Jones (7pm; Free; Americana) —Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Casino Night (7pm; $50)
—Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave.
Lisa Best (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)
—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)
$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
Open Mic hosted by James Jones (8pm; Free)
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FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS AND SNAKES: ‘PETS’ showcases Cucalorus Festival artists Hilary Campbell and Emily Caulfield
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n the famed words of Neil Sedaka, “Breaking up is hard to do.” In fact, its gut-throttling horsepower is enough to knock out many in its wake. Well, that is unless you’re inspired filmmaker and New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Campbell (cartoonsbyhilary.com; @CartoonsbyHilary on IG). After going through a split herself, she decided to steer real-life heartache into pedal-to-the metal levity. So her book, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do: But You Could’ve Done Better,” by Animal Media Group, hit the shelves in 2017. “It started after being very pissed off at a guy who ghosted me,” Campbell explains. “I asked friends for their breakup stories, then I did cartoons for them, and it made them laugh. Plus, who doesn’t love a little revenge?” Campbell’s passion project was almost optioned as a TV show this year but wasn’t picked up. “Still, it was a fun and exciting process to go through,” she notes. It’s not Campbell’s first foray into the film world. She studied film at UC Santa Barbara and has made three over the last few years, all revolving around her family and friends. “This Is Not The End” and “Small Talk” hit the festival circuit and won awards. In the summer of 2018, Campbell was given a Rooftop Films grant to complete her third film, “Uncle Jim,” a short doc about her uncle. She spent the summer editing it at Wilmington’s Cucalorus artist residency behind Jengo’s Playhouse. “Screenwriting and filmmaking require much more editing, in my opinion, than cartoons,” the illustrator notes. “When I draw, it’s more of a one-and-done thing. Sure, they may end up being several drafts of one cartoon, but that’s only if I’m really trying to find an idea.” Campbell began pitching her cartoons every single week for a year to The New Yorker. It wasn’t until May 2017 she sold her first. “You submit and submit, and you keep submitting, and hopefully you start selling!” she tells. So far, she has sold six. Campbell also draws for The New Yorker’s online humor in “Daily Shouts.” “My favorite cartoon I’ve sold to them has yet to be published,” she admits, “but my favorite Daily Shouts is ‘Date Nite at Quanticoland.’ I am obsessed with true crime, so this was a blast for me to do.” As part of Cucalorus 2018—the November 7-11 festival, celebrating film, stage performance, entrepreneurship and tech, and mu-
sic—Campbell and local artist Emily Caulfield will be the official artists. Campbell designed the festival poster and Caulfield designed the festival T-shirt. As part of Coworx and encore’s ongoing art shows held in The Cargo District, the November 2 opening of “PETS” will feature the work of Campbell and Caulfield.
growing, beautiful vibrancy of plants being self-cleaning and self-soothing, much like women can be. In her 12 pieces, burlesque dancers tease the snakes by moving slinkily with large leaves, sans a leg or an arm peeking through. The seductive vibe of it was born from Caulfield’s last job in wardrobe, as she just wrapped the Wilmington-filmed TV pilot, “Reprisal.” The show contains pinup girls.
Campbell’s 12 cartoons showcase dogs doing all sorts of fun things, from pulling down their handler on a walk to watching TV. “I drew dogs because I love dogs,” Campbell tells. “I tried to add some cats in but I’ve never been good at drawing cats. They usually end up looking like dogs.” One of her pieces showcases dogs watching a movie—well, white noise, actually. Still, the quadrupeds think they’re watching something. “And if you look at the VHS tape in the corner, they’re actually watching ‘Poltergeist’!” Campbell notes. “And part of ‘Poltergeist’ is a fuzzy screen. So now you’re like, ‘Oh! These cats and dogs love horror!’ But then there’s also a cat in the corner who is about to mess everything up by hitting the remote. Because cats are assholes.” Caulfield went the opposite direction from the furry friends we’re so used to cuddling when thinking of the theme “PETS.” In fact, her drawings were given a beginning from an ending, too. She was going through a rough breakup (and an ongoing custody battle over her own pet) when she began picking up penand-paper to draw lush botanical gardens, featuring nude women lounging about. Or sharks swimming in what looked like infinity. Or vegetables and fruits. “I couldn’t sit still with my devastation,” Caulfield remembers, “so I would start getting into hyper detailed drawings. It’s the only way I could feel better.” Caulfield once worked at artisan retail store Edge of Urge in Raleigh (whose sister store is in Wilmington) and had seen firsthand how artists, jewlery makers, designers and the like could create for a living. “I have to give [owner] Jessie Williams credit,” she says. “She was always urging everyone to be involved and be a maker.” Caulfield couldn’t quite grasp the mystery between creating and selling work until she saw how every artist can have an audience when given a democratic space. “If you at least go through the effort to make a print or an original piece of art work, you can sell it” she says. “There is someone who will be interested.” Thus inspired Really Great Drawings, Caulfield’s Etsy shop (IG @dearemilycaul-
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“The whole [vibe of my art] was a sexual thing for me,” Caulfield says, “which came from working on the show. Also, the women are always nude in my work because it’s easier to draw bodies. It’s really hard to draw clothes. . . and l’ve always been obsessed with erotica art and expressions of the body and movement.” Caulfield’s work is gaining traction; she has commissioned numerous pet and kid portraits ,and recently was contacted by a British doctor to sketch four or five body parts engaging NEW YORKER CARTOONIST: Hilary Campbell in hygienic actions to accompany a health will showcase 12 works of dogs, for the art show show filmed across the pond. Stateside, HBO ‘PETS’ Friday night at Coworx. Courtesy photo. has come-a-knockin’ and bought seven or eight pieces for a new pilot, “Euphoria.” fied). She continued working in pen and ink, As part of “PETS,” an Adopt-an-Angel funand peppered them with watercolors when draiser will take place with raffle tickets being the fancy struck. She drew women sunbathsold, one for $5 and three for $10. A piece from ing and swimming, or hanging out at a farmboth Hilary Campbell and Emily Caulfield will ers’ market, or with their dogs and cats. Most be awarded. The art opening will take place drawings always involved a nude woman and Friday, November 2, and will be a Cucalorus a plant or an animal or both. volunteer check-in for folks who wish to help “A lot of it is an avatar of me living in an out during the festival. The festival bumper, indoor/outdoor space,” Caulfield says of the created by Campbell, may be screened, too. abundant and whimsical foliage she often “I used to animate a series called ‘Talkies draws. “I like being around nature. I love With Hilary’s Mom’ where I recorded phone the mountains and the ocean. I like being in calls with my mother while she attempted lush places; I’m not a concrete jungle kind to recall the plots of films she had recently of gal. I’ve always wanted a house like Miss watched on Turner Classic Movies,” Campbell Havisham’s in ‘Great Expectations’: fallingsays. “I have hours of recorded calls backdown brick with a tree growing through it. So logged now. So I used a bunch of random I create that space in a fake world, in my clips and animated four different videos that drawing world.” will play at the festival. I hope everyone gets a Large leaves cover body parts in her 12 good laugh. My mom is truly hilarious.” drawings for “PETS,” which centers around snake charming. Lately, Caulfield has found a : certain infatuation with sketching snakes as a metaphor to her own evolution. PETS: Pen and paper works by Hilary
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“Snakes are scary, appealing, solitary,” she explains. “I’ve been alone for a while now, and I’ve gone through different cycles about how I feel about being alone. I’m in a place now where I like it and it’s cool. Snakes don’t give a shit they’re alone; they’re sexy and powerful and weird, and that’s how I’m trying to be right now.” Caulfield’s drawings also showcase the
Campbell and Emily Caulfield
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COMING-OF-AGE STORY:
Star-crossed lovers, ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ take over Thalian Hall main stage BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
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hakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is arguably one of the most well-known stories in art and literature. To call it one of his greatest hits is at best an understatement. Dram Tree Shakespeare moves from the avant-garde, converted warehouse space of downtown’s McEachern’s—where they held their spring show “King Lear”—to the luxurious and stunning main stage of Thalian Hall with the production of “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by Don Baker. Baker has cast two ageappropriate leads as the star-crossed lovers: Malachi Amir Chapman as Romeo and Karen Frances Walter as Juliet. Visually, it makes it incredibly clear to the parents in the audience: Their teenager is now capable of making decisions and mistakes that can alter and even end their lives. Young minds often don’t fully comprehend consequences of their actions. The Capulet and Montague families are famously involved in a feud that encompasses even the servants of their households. The
disturbances on city streets have reached a point to where the prince (Joy James) intervenes. It has to stop. The prince threatens both families and insists upon private meetings with the head of each. In addition to the feud, each family is concerned with their teenage child’s long-term life plans. The Capulets are arranging a marriage of their daughter Juliet to Paris (Kai Knight), a kinsman of the prince. The Montagues are trying to keep Romeo on a forward path, in spite of his preoccupation with the ladies. They are not the first parents to face such a problem with a teenaged son. Though, this Romeo seems to have a more idealized version of young love than I remember. Lust and sex usually are motivations that figure very heavily into young love interactions. Though these two are discussing sex quite blatantly on stage, they make it sound beautiful and lofty rather than urgent. It’s no mystery girls mature faster than boys, and for this production it seems Juliet is driving this car rather than Romeo. He isn’t seducing her so much as following along with her excitement about him. Walter is a good Juliet. I believe her at every turn—to the point of wanting to shake her ‘til her teeth rattled. There is an old debate about age-appropriate casting with this show: Do you cast leads who are actually the ages of our main characters? Or do you cast more mature and experienced actors who can really convey the depth of what they are saying? Because the language is difficult and challenging, so is coming of age. Sometimes that is a story best understood with a little hindsight. I would be interested to see Chapman in this role in four or five years when he has more experience and understanding to draw from in his actor’s tool box. For earthly matters, the supporting cast have got them covered. Marie Chonko as Juliet’s nurse steals almost every scene. Chonko’s nurse cannot stop talking and over-sharing. She’s like that irritating stupid cousin who babbles endlessly about the most inappropriate things imaginable. For entertaining children, she was probably perfect, but leaving her in charge of an impressionable young lady? Well, she shouldn’t be the brains of the operation. Somehow she agrees to act as a go-between for the young lovers. Hello? As an authority figure, the words “absolutely, no—you are betrothed to another man your parents have chosen, so get your mind out of the gut-
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ter and fly right for three more days” should have been the first to cross her lips. But, no, both she and Friar Lawrence (Kim Ewonus) are stunningly irresponsible in their behaviors. Friar Lawrence is supposed to be Romeo’s confidant and religious advisor. Though Ewonus infuses him with all the comedic frustration that any reasonable adult would feel enduring a conversation with a love-struck teenager, Lawrence still hatches a plan involving two young people eloping and eventually faking their deaths. Now, mind you, neither kid has any visible means of support. Neither has a clue how to make a living. Both have grown up in the lap of luxury. One has to wonder how exactly he thinks they are going to survive if cut off completely form their families’ money? Yet, again, I wanted to shake the friar. Ewonus infuses him with so much determination the audience is even prepared to go along with it, despite every rational cell in their adult bodies crying out in protest. What the hell is in the water in Verona? Think about it: Two teenagers meet, get married and consummate a marriage in less than 36 hours. Seriously. And at least two adults around them collude to help do it. I have dirty dishes that have been soaking in the kitchen sink longer than that. When not hanging around with questionable friars or trespassing in people’s gardens, Romeo runs around with a group of young blades that include his cousin Benvolio (Benjamin Hart) and another kinsman of the prince, Mercutio (Matthew Carter). Hart’s Benvolio has his hands full trying to keep the young Romeo on the up and up. Though they are cousins, there is clearly the “look after your little brother” sort of relationship. Hart attempts to console, to guide, to reason, and to steer as gently as possible his young cousin. There is just enough of an age difference to visually set up the relationship, and the rest Hart brings to life with an almost unending energy. As far as male parts written by Shakespeare, Mercutio is in my top 10 favorite— mostly for the Queen Mab speech. Carter weaves it beautifully into the action and makes simultaneously an attempt to cheer up his lovelorn friend Romeo, and an extension of his personality as the friend who must be the center of attention at all times. For all of Mercutio’s boastful, attentionseeking (and Carter nails a shallow self-centered teenager), possibly the most unappreciated character in this production is Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt (Joseph Basquill). Teetering on the edge of adulthood and adult responsibili-
ties, Basquill’s Tybalt is keenly aware of where lines should be drawn, but he doesn’t have the maturity to enforce those lines without descending into adolescent testosterone-driven acts. Think James Caan in “The Godfather”: He sees what he should be able to accomplish, but he doesn’t understand how to do it with any finesse yet—it’s all too big and brash rather than diplomatic. Personally, if I were Juliet, there were times in my life that I would have loved to have had someone like Basquill’s Tybalt in my corner. Baker has chosen to stage the play with the Montagues cast as African-Americans and the Capulets as Caucasians. When I first heard that I shrugged and commented I really didn’t find that so shocking in this day and age. Indeed the 2013 Broadway production with Orlando Bloom as Romeo and Condola Rashad as Juliet seemed almost a footnote on that topic. “Really? In this political climate?” one friend responded. Fair enough. Perhaps now more than ever, a play about people driven apart through differences and ultimately untied in the loss that hate causes is perfectly timely. But Baker directs the show like a father, and emphasis is put on the people these children are struggling to become. Rather than harping on the message, he amplifies it, and makes their humanity and desperate coming-of-age the focus. It is a time every parent fears—and he makes it so real. It’s heartachingly painful to watch—the shared humanity of the experience comes through more strongly than if he had hammered the message home with the Capulets wearing Confederate flags. I mentioned to a friend it would take a lot to surprise me with this show; I have seen “Romeo and Juliet” more times than I can count. But my hat is off to Baker because he did surprise me. He showed something about the script I hadn’t seen before. Instead of seeing it as a love story, he shifted the focus to a coming-of-age story. He achieved showing how a delicate balance in a perfect world can fall apart in an instant.
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the course of the play is just sweet.
BY: CHASE HARRISON
id you know murder can be funny? I had my ideas on the matter for sure, but the fact it can be side-splitting, laugh-out-loud funny was certainly a new way to look at it. Oh, and to clarify: I’m talking about a play—a murder mystery, to be exact. Based off what might be the most famous murder mystery ever, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of Baskerville,” Big Dawg is staging Ken Ludwing’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” just in time for All Hallow’s Eve. It’s certainly one of the better-known ones. World-renowned Sherlock Holmes takes the case of the hell beast stalking the moors. Big Dawg sets it ablaze as a part of their season, jumping from drama to comedy and back again— never missing a beat in quality. Under the skills of director Josh Bailey, they take the MY DEAR WATSON... Josh Bailey directs two morbid subject of foul murder and inject it great leads in Skip Maloney’s Sherlock Holmes and with high-octane comedic energy. It only J. Robert Raines as Watson in Big Dawg’s latest seems right Big Dawg would stage a show production. Courtesy of Big Dawg about a big dog (I’m not the only one to pick up on that irony right?). “Baskerville” gives to the gray fog allows a three-dimenoffers a zany take on the world’s greatest sional feeling to accrue and the fog seems detective that twists and turns into a fun to roll across the stage. Yes, the fog maevening of theatre. chine used during the production lets the The play is an outstanding reimagining effect be present in a practical way. As well, of the aged story, and does a flawless job there is an awesome funhouse-like set, deof presenting classic Holmes’ tropes with signed by Lee Lowrimore, which makes clever deduction and layers upon layers of for surprising transformations, given the ominous characters. It also pairs it seam- size of the venue. In establishing Holmes’ lessly with a break-neck pace and loads abode, the set really illuminates the play’s of humor of all varieties. It easily could be literary roots. mistaken for something which crawled out “Baskersville” is a quick play and reof the brain of Monty Python’s “Flying Cirquires audiences to keep up with its noncus.” stop pace. Bailey has found and assemThe hook of the humor is set early and to bled the detective (Skip Maloney) and his a perfect pitch, as Sir Charles Baskerville sidekick the doctor John Watson (J. Robert (Atwood Boyd, in his first of many roles) is Raines), as well as three other ensemble set upon by the horrendous hound. Boyd’s members (Atwood Boyd, Gina Gambony running in place is a sign of sight-gag and Tamica Katzmann), all of whom emheaven the audience has entered. Few body almost 40 different roles between comedies will leave many laughing from them. With each new role, actors swap evstart to finish; here, audiences will be doing erything from wigs to costumes, voices to their best to hamper laughter as to not miss gender, in a mad dash to never let the temthe next joke. po drop. Though sometimes out of breath, Upon entering, the audience (which they never let it touch the ground. was a sold-out house when I attended) is treated to a drab looking Baskerville moors. Though its colors don’t really pop, they are detailed to a masterful degree. It’s yet another out-of-this-world scenic design by Donna Troy—the touches of silver she
Boyd, though, spends the majority of the time as the inheritor to the Baskerville estate—a gun-toting Texan, Sir Henry Baskerville (damn fine mustache, dude). He brings a robust charm to the role, and his formed friendship with Dr. Watson over
Katzmann springs around the stage in a frantic, controlled energy to each of her roles. Her standouts among the motley crew she creates are the conflicted love interest of Henry’s Miss Stapleton, the femme fatale of the story and the helpful street urchin, Cartwright. Her every appearance brings hilarity. Gambony takes it upon herself to be the rogues’ gallery of the show—and I do mean the entire gallery. She plays most of the nefarious roles with a few nice folks sprinkled in for fun. Most of her stage time is spent as Stapleton, the rotten scoundrel. Between her leering eyes and creeping physicality, she creates a fantastic foil for the comical Sherlock Holmes. The marathon each actor runs is intense and should be applauded for being able to create so many different characters in a moment’s notice. The workout they get during the show left me winded.
in a more serious, dark take on Sherlock Holmes. His use of both physical and verbal comedy is on point and on full display. Murder and laughter gets covered in Big Dawg Productions’ latest gift to the stage “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” It’s a great mix of all the forms of humor crammed into one show, which is ready and willing to crack up Wilmington audiences.
DETAILS:
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Nov. 1-4 and 8-11, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinees, 3 p.m. Tickets: $18-$22 Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org
What is a good mystery without a genius sleuth to get to the bottom of it all? Sherlock Holmes is a heroic figure I doubt needs any introduction. Novels of his exploits have been published since the late 1800s, and anyone who is not a reader can find Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch keeping the detective’s name popular in film and television. In Big Dawg’s production, audiences are presented with an older Holmes, and though aged, he never misses a beat or a clue. Maloney does a solid job of mixing Holmes’ skills of deduction with the wisdom of age. Shown to great example by his first scene, where he deciphers the ownership of a cane brought to him, it sets up a classic Holmes fans will recognize. It’s the casting of an older actor which really lets Holmes’ abilities shine. Each plan he hashes comes off as a learned trick he has added to his bag, instead of something he’s pulling from thin air. It’s an interesting, successful take for the legendary role. Making up the other half of the dynamic duo of the Victorian era is J. Robert Raines as Dr. John Watson. Raines straight up owns the show. Watson is something of a documentarian for Holmes, so it’s his point of view from which the audience understands the plot. It makes him something of a de facto lead of the play. While that could have led him to being the “straight man” amongst the loonies, he shares the stage with Raines and find all the right notes to be equally as funny, as well as a very traditional Watson. I could very well see him encore | october 31 - november 6, 2018 | www.encorepub.com 17
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LOVE, OREOS, SOCCER:
Lisa Best kicks off a month of femme comics at Dead Crow chips away at relatability—something imperative for comedians to connect with audiences. Audiences won’t laugh when they’re pre-occupied with apprehension.
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s a North Carolinian, I am embarrassed to say I had no idea our state’s pro female soccer team, the North Carolina Courage, won the NWSL Championship over second-seeded Portland Thorns FC in September. I also didn’t know the Courage had a historic series of wins and broken records in 2018, including the Women’s International Champions Cup, the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship. It took LA-based comedian, Lisa Best, to educate me.
“So the trick is to almost comment on what the audience is thinking,” Best says. “I was lucky to figure out a way to talk about [being bi] while also addressing the skepticism. I hope more bi/queer comedians talk about it, too, because it’s a thing a lot of people are. I get audience members thanking me all the time for talking about their struggle. So comedians need to step up, I think.” Best has since learned to listen to herself more. Also, she doesn’t believe other people’s opinions as complete truth. “I can fall for a person,” she says with 100 percent certainty, “and I can love Oreos. . . . now that time has passed, I can process it better. I think I’ll be able to dig into my brain and remember some of the weird stuff people said and talk about it on stage now. That will probably be the easiest way to heal from it all, actually.”
“I bet there are sports fanatics in your city who don’t even know the team exists,” she observes. “That baffles me. I find that funny ... and also pathetic.” Best hopes to help give a voice to female athletes, who deserve representation as much as their male counterparts. So, she is currently developing a TV show, “Lady Balls,” about a pro women’s soccer team. It follows a female team whose hard work and heroic teamwork goes unnoticed by the public. “It’s being executive produced by Ben Stiller’s company and overseen by Abby Wambach, my childhood hero,” Best notes. “I’m so excited about it. It’s so funny and dark and interesting. . . . I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into the project. All I want right now is for it to get made.” Sports isn’t the only arena in which women have to fight for attention. Comedy hasn’t always balanced the scales between genders either. Yet, in coming weeks Wilmington will have a chance to catch three funny femmes in a row: Best (November 2-3), DeAnne Smith (November 9-10), and Erica Rhodes (November 16-17). They will perform at Dead Crow
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Comedy Room in downtown ILM. “There’s always been a lot of female comedians,” Best clarifies. “But it seems like more and more places are starting to understand how unique voices are a good way to make their venue interesting. Hopefully, more places will follow in Dead Crow’s footsteps. It’s such a wellknown club among comedians, and other venues will want to be cool like Dead Crow.” Best is a natural performer. She always had to be. Growing up with two older brothers, who seemed to excel where she did not, Best always told jokes to get attention as child. “They were the ‘smart ones,’ I was the one with the ‘personality,’” she quips. “The day my oldest brother got a perfect score on his SATs, I got stuck in a futon. If that paints the picture. So at the dinner table, I couldn’t really brag about my academic accomplishments. Nothing could compare to what my bros did. So I just would tell dumb jokes. And that’s what got me addicted to the laughs. It’s a drug. I wanted more of it. So that’s when
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She also uses her platform to work out I started to get thirsty for the stage. (Does that sound like I want to have sex with the the other bizarre occurrences she endures in life. In July 2018 she appeared stage?)” on “The Late Night Show with James Best’s standup is often anecdotal about Corden” to detail how a male friend unanything from familial affairs, her dogs or friended her: about coming out as bisexual. Though her “He accused me of ‘friend-zoning,’” sexuality was hard to talk about on stage at first, she would note in her routine how she recounts. “In case you’re not familiar, being bi incited an unspoken “distrust” ‘friend-zoning’ is a term used to describe a girl when she exercises free will.” from both LGBTQ and hetero folks. In the end the experience made her “Each side thinks you’re a spy, giving away their secrets,” she quips as part of laugh. The laughter eventually made it her routine. “They thought I was just go- into her act, too. ing through ‘a phase.’” “It might take a few tries ‘til the audiIt was hard for Best to work through ence finds it funny, too,” she says, “but, while in the throes of touring. The talking eventually, I’ll get there. The trick isn’t points from her friends and family con- saying things that are funny. To me the trick is getting the audience to understand fused her. why something is definitely funny.” “I had never liked a girl before, so the more people who told me I was just ‘experimenting’ made me not trust myself,” she admits. “Then I’d start to doubt myself in other ways, like, ‘Do I like Oreos? Lisa Best Maybe I just like the idea of Oreos. I’ve never liked chocolate, so why now? It’s November 2-3, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Dead Crow Comedy all lies!’”
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Even less representation of bisexual women exists on the comedy circuit, so sometimes the women are less open to write their personal stories into sets for fear of skeptical pushback. More so, it
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Jamie Lee Curtis is as good in ‘Halloween’ as she was in ‘Halloween’
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November 12-14: (additional screening on November 14 at 4 p.m.): “Tea with the Dames” showcases four of the most celebrated actresses of all time - Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright. Join them for a weekend in the country as they catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid, delightfully irreverent thoughts on everything from art to aging to love to a life lived in the spotlight. (Comedy Doc, 94 minutes)
as it Chuck Palahniuk or Stephen Hawking who said “Nothing is static”? In theory, he is correct. Things change; the third law of thermodynamics demands it. However, I’m not sure it’s considered the entertainment industry equation. Then again, renowned 19thcentury critic Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr countered the argument with, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
The existence of the film confounded me. First, it does this thing where it willfully abandons the eight or nine “Halloween” sequels to create its own non-linear narrative. Remember the whole bit when we find out Michael Myers is Laurie Strode’s brother? And it basically fueled the plot points of the second “Halloween” and the excellent “Halloween: H20”? Well, just forget it—that’s yesterday, baby. Screw continuity and the concept of canon.
SHE’S BACK: Jamie Lee Curtis returns to the big screen for John Carpenter’s slasher remake, ‘Halloween.’ Courtesy of Universal Pictures
is the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” of horror movies. It takes something we’re already familiar with and gently guides it into another chapter that relies heavily on the original to take on a recognizable journey. The movie is for people less familiar (or completely unfamiliar) with the Michael Myers franchise.
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November 19-21: (additional screening on November 21 at 4 p.m.): “Colette” follows the story of Colette (Keira Knightley), who is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, her new husband Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semiautobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After her husband takes credit for her literary success, Colette must fight for creative ownership in an era of divisive gender roles and societal constraints. (R, 112 minutes)
“Not as much as ‘Halloween.’”
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The new “Halloween” follows the disturbing trend of creators being handed a complicated franchise toy box and allowing them to throw out whatever they think didn’t work to create a sequel that lines up with what they think is cool. Creatively, it’s kind of interesting. On paper it seems like it’s creating a filmmaking world where rules don’t matter. Let’s call it cinematic anarchy. Anything can happen! But that’s the same kind of logic that brought us crap like “FredPoet John Lydgate famously said, “You dy vs. Jason.” can please some of the people all of the However, let me just say it again: The time, you can please all of the people some new “Halloween” is not crap. It’s an enter- of the time, but you can’t please all of the taining, crowd-pleasing nail-biter with some people all of the time.” It properly sums up great work from Jamie Lee Curtis. Michael my personal feelings about this version of Myers is still a menacing boogeyman. “Hal- “Halloween.” Most people will absolutely loween” is a well-crafted scary movie that love it, save for a few crotchety souls who requires nothing of the audience. Folks who balk at the idea of movies where titles are irhaven’t seen the original will easily follow relevant and creators can pick over 30 years along with its paint-by-numbers narrative. It of plot-building, only to abandon whatever
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Still, I found myself a little chuffed by the movie at a molecular level. It’s like watching the alternate ending to a movie on Blu-Ray but it’s 90 minutes long. The phrase “you’re not the intended audience” gets bandied about with marked regularity nowadays. It’s an idea certain movies weren’t meant for a broad, four-quadrant audience. The new “Halloween” movie is the first film that made me feel like the unintended audience. As a lifelong fan of horror, I’ve seen all the “Halloween” movies. They do exist, warts and all, in spite of director David Gordon Green’s insistence the past is a malleable mass that can be picked apart like a rotting deer corpse, surrounded by starving buzzards.
they perceive as poor choices. Everything can be anything. Sequels can use the exact same title without a number or a suffix and lead to confusing, Abbott and Costelloinspired conversations.
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In a crowded theater I went to watch the new movie, “Halloween.” It’s not the original slasher John Carpenter directed, and by way practically perfected the genre. It’s also not the Rob Zombie remake (also titled “Halloween”) from a few years back that took the original and decided it needed a lot more graphic violence and brutality. I’m talking about the brand new one that’s supposed to be a sequel to the original. Because that’s how things in Hollywood work now.
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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri
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of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach
■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm
■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art
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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just
looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington; kids menu available 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.
- Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.
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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.
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.
■ 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 NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu! Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues.
■ 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 ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order,
using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www. facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more. Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades. Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-2978416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921
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ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three 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. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com
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INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for
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site and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for wellbeing, 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.
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FRESH. LOCAL. RELAX. ENJOY. Monkey Junction 5226 S. College Rd., Ste. 5 Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-7077
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
Porters Neck 140 Hays Ln., #140 Wilmington, NC 28411 910-681-1140
■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com
Waterford 143 Poole Rd. Belville, NC 28451 910-399-6739
SZECHUAN 132
VOTED BEST SEAFOOD BY ENCORE, STARNEWS AND WILMINGTON MAGAZINE
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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.
■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; SunWed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook. YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
■ WEBSITE: yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com
BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is an award-winning, fast casual concept serving made in-house bagels, espresso drinks, and all-day breakfast. From their bagels to bacon, from sausage to smoked salmon, everything they make is made with love. Their New York style bagels are made the traditional way - kettle boiled then baked. They also offer Boar’s Head premium deli meats and cheeses for any of their sandwich creations. To find out more about Beach Bagels, check them out on social media or visit one of their three locations to taste what they’re all about. 5906 Oleander Dr., (910) 769-4232 (in Seagate, across from Dairy Quee); 5226 S. College Rd., (910) 399-8731
■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com
DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW
(in Monkey Junction, beside PetSmart); This location is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Florance, 7220 Wrightsville Ave., (910) 256-1222.
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.
■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach location is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Florence) and South Wilmington
■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches,
■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com
FONDUE 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 fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated
for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/ week seasonally, May-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: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com
GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.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 SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and
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• American comfort food, with a Southern twist • Handpicked bourbons and whiskeys • House-made barrel-aged cocktails • Excellent wine selection • 30 beers on draft
EVERY FRIDAY
Hot Diggity Dog Specials
Mon. 4pm-12am • Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am-12am Fri. 11:30am-2am •Sat. 10am-2am • Sun. 10am-12am
15 S. Front St. 910-399-1162 www.rebellionnc.com
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REJOICE!
MORE DAYS! BETTER DEALS! winter 2019!
participating restaurants: NORTH WILMINGTON
The Italian Bistro J. Michael's Philly Deli La Costa Mexican Restaurant The Melting Pot Osteria Cicchetti Roko Italian Cuisine Si! Señor Modern Mex Symposium Restaurant & Bar True Blue Butcher & Table
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Antonio's Pizza & Pasta Bluewater Waterfront Grill Boca Bay Oceanic Restaurant
Watermans Brewing Topsail Steamer
MIDTOWN
Antonio's Pizza & Pasta Bonefish Grill Carolina Ale House Casey’s Buffet Hops Supply Co. J. Michael's Philly Deli La Costa Mexican Restaurant Might As Well Bar & Grill Okami Japanese Steakhouse Olympia Restaurant Round Bagels and Donuts Yoshi Sushi Your Pie
SOUTH WILMINGTON
Antonio's Pizza & Pasta The Greeks Henry's Restaurant and Bar Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries J. Michael's Philly Deli Niche Kitchen & Bar Pizzeria IL Forno Slainte Irish Pub
PLEASURE ISLAND
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
DOWNTOWN ILM
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill Circa 1922
Cruist Dram + Morsel Elijah’s The George The Little Dipper Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & Sushi On A Roll Pilot House Pour Taproom Rollz Ruth's Chris Steak House Steam Restaurant and Bar YoSake
LELAND
The Joyce Irish Pub
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40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun. ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj
ITALIAN
They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week! The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff. Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck
ANTONIO’S
■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com
Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd.
SLICE OF LIFE
■ 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
“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,
■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com
Downtown and Wilmington South.
THE ITALIAN BISTRO
■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com
■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!
The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck.
A TASTE OF ITALY
Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!
MEXICAN 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
SANDWICHES HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington— on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day. Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. . ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes! ■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd
SPECIALS: Voted Best Fine Dining 2018
TUES. NIGHT: 1/2 P rice W ines by the G lass WED. NIGHT: 1/2 P rice D raft b eers sUn. brUnch: M iMosa s Pecial
HOURS: TUES. - SAT., 5 P.M. SUN. BRUNCH, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
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J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown
The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.
■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!
The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day. We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-JewishItalian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent. Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait. Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver—On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub. Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace St., (910) 622-2700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 24-hour catering available.
SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm 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
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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.
■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters.
■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm
■ 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) 7622827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown
■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.
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ILM Lampoon’s
12 TASTES OF CHRISTMAS
or more
December 13, 2018 VIP ENTRY: 6 P.M. • GA: 7 P.M.
17 drinkeries and 17 eateries will pair up for ...
The best holiday party this side of the nuthouse! to benefit dreams of wilmington 34 local restaurants, bakeries, bars, bottle shops, and breweries! • Carolers bringing holiday cheer! Prizes for Best Dressed Male and Female! • Vote for Best Bite, Best Sip & Best Decorated “Grisolds” Booth!
Brooklyn Arts center & THE annex • 516 N 4th St.
Tickets: $50-$75 • encoreDEALS.com • Over 21 only! Follow the event FB page to see participants!
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■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster poboys, 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: 11amMidnight.
country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings. ■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080. ■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm
CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily. ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.
■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com
■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant. Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226
TAPAS/WINE BAR
SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid
DOWNTOWN - Each Saturday
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Thursday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bellamy Mansion • 503 Market St. Tickets: $150
Celebrate the local fall bounty at our annual and exclusive Harvest Dinner. Two of Wilmington’s up-and-coming chefs take you on a multi-course journey through the freshest ingredients and most innovative dishes the Lower Cape Fear region has to offer! The evening is replete with wine and cocktail pairings, a splendid silent auction, and live music. This year’s Harvest Dinner will take place at the Bellamy Mansion Museum and feature Chef Dean Neff of Pinpoint Restaurant and Chef Lydia Clopton of Love, Lydia Bakery. Tickets are $150 per person plus tax. Music provided by Wilmington Symphony. Space is limited and reservations are required. A portion of each ticket sold goes directly to the Bellamy Mansion Museum’s educational programming. To book your reservation(s) or to inquire into the event, please call Leslie at (910)251-3700 ext. 305 or Carolyn at (910)-2513700 ext. 306.
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walked into Trader Joe’s the other day and felt attacked. Pumpkin-spiced pumpkin seeds? Are you kidding? Pumpkin butter, pumpkin muffin mix, pumpkin tortilla chips, Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s, and Pumpkin-Ginger Mini Hold-the-Cone Ice Cream Cones! (OK, I bought the last one, but who wouldn’t?) This time of year, pumpkin inundates everything. It is too much. Too overwhelming. I mean, I grew up on pumpkin pie. Can’t we just have pumpkin pie? Well, if capitalism has taught us anything, the answer is “no.” Over the last five or so years, we’ve spiraled into a pumpkin-spice love-affair—spicing anything that stands still. Pumpkin beer season is no different. It can be challenging for brewers and beer buyers since pre-orders start as early as July—when it’s still hotter than the surface of the sun in Wilmington. With our warm fall and short winter here, brewers face challenges with consumer expectations regarding fall and winter beers. Yes, we all want hot cocoa and pumpkin pie, but can it be iced? I’ve decided to mosey to a few local brewers to see how they’re dealing with our fall cravings in summer temperatures. WILMINGTON BREWING COMPANY 824 S. KERR AVE.
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Just like downtown ILM’s margarita competition, fall’s Sunday Funday welcomes a Bloody Mary crawl at: Duck and Dive, Barbary Coast, The Husk, Proof Bar & Lounge, Pour House, Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar The Liquid Room Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, and Anne Bonny’s Bar and Grill. Bars will have small and large versions available. Stop by Growlers, the designated starting bar to pick up a voting card, and head out to taste. Votes will be tallied up the next day and a winner declared. Cost to participate is $5.
don’t get as much of the cool temperatures and crunchy leaves, but we still crave nostalgic flavors of pumpkin pie.
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WILMINGTONBREWINGCOMPANY.COM The Beer: Pretty Pumpkin, pumpkin ale, 5 percent ABV The Gist: Pretty Pumpkin is an amber ale by style (think Yuengling, for sippers still getting their craft-beer sea legs). The brewers tossed exactly 100 Apple Annie’s pumpkin pies into the batch. While discussing Pretty Pumpkin, WBC brewer Lee Murray notes, “You get that tradition, you get that sense of fall [from the beer]. Fall, for me, is such a great beer-drinking, food-eating season. So, you know, you get that call-out, ‘Hey. Let’s do this. It’s time.’ But it’s beer. It’s just beer.” The Result: It is exactly the kind of pumpkin beer I want, which isn’t surprising because I’ve never been disappointed by Wilmington Brewing. It’s a crisp, dry amber ale, with all the flavors of fall in the backseat. It boasts of “crackery amber ale” according to Murray. On the finish, he tastes the cinnamon-all-
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Anyone nervous about the fact it’s a sour shouldn’t be. It’s more than approachable. In fact, it will have sippers singing like Jack Skellington. I recommend pairing it with their cornbread or peanut butter cookies.
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spice-nutmeg combination pumpkin pies con- SALTYTURTLEBEER.COM tain. The Beer: She’s So Basic, Pumpkin Spice One of the great things about Pretty Pump- Latte Lager (PSLL) kin is its 5 percent ABV, so drinkers can defiThe Gist: She’s So Basic is a Pumpkin Spice nitely have two. In spite of the fact it is made with pumpkin pies, it isn’t a big, sweet dessert Latte Lager with a Märzen (more commonly known as an Oktoberfest lager) base. Daniel beer. Callender, owner and general manager of the So, hey! Let’s do this. It’s time! Surf City brewery, explains the PSLL wasn’t exactly planned in the Salty Turtle tap list. SKYTOWN BEER COMPANY 4712 NEW CENTRE DR. #100 FACEBOOK.COM/SKYTOWNBEERCO The Beer: What’s This, pumpkin cheesecake Berliner Weisse, 4.3 percent ABV The Gist: What’s This is a Berliner Weisse— a traditional, low-gravity, tart wheat ale that originated in Germany. It’s brewed with caramelized honey, a small amount of smoked malt, and Lactobacillus, a friendly bacteria frequently used in brewing to make beer tart.
“So it was an accident beer,” he tells. “We had our Oktoberfest beer that we did in the middle of the hurricane. It fermented it out, but it still rose to a temperature that we didn’t really want it to.” Lagers are bottom-fermenting beers and require cold temperatures to keep the yeast happy and creating palatable flavors, so a spike in temperature during fermentation can be nerve-racking. But the beer prevailed and the brewery served it for their Oktoberfest celebration at the beginning of October.
Salty Turtle harvested a second generation Hayley Jensen, Skytown’s beer sommelier, of their Märzen yeast (a common practice for says, “It is sour, but not too sour. It is spiced, breweries around the globe) to make another but not too spiced.” batch of their Oktoberfest, but their brewer, The caramelized honey achieves toasty, Dean Kelley, decided the beer didn’t pass graham cracker character, as tasted in a muster. So what did he do? Toss in some Java sweet-tart pumpkin cheesecake dessert. Estate Pumpkin Spice-flavored coffee! “Everything is restrained because there’s so The Result: The lager base is nice and crisp, much going on there,” Jensen tells. and the coffee addition is really playful. I’m a While the brew might seem a little intimidat- big fan of coffee in unexpected places, and this ing or polarizing because of the sour nature, beer reinforces it. trust me: It isn’t.
The pumpkin spice certainly adds some sweetness—welcoming alongside the biscuity lager and bitter coffee. The fact it is a “lemonade out of lemons” situation with the yeast and Hurricane Florence makes it even better. If this beer is basic, buy me some Uggs and sign me It’s the perfect beer for fall in Wilmington— up. I’m all in. a love letter to October by the sea, where we The Result: I wasn’t sure what to expect of my first sip. Pumpkin? Cheesecake? Sour beer? Of course, the beer is everything Jensen said it would be ... and more.
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UNCW Writers’ Week celebrates female writers and latest collection of essays in ‘Trespass’ BY: SHANNON R. GENTRY
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ven without access to literacy, women have sung their stories, woven them into cloth, stitched them into quilts, embroidered them into paj ndau, danced them in ceremonies, chanted them alone and in groups. Women in various cultures have invented their own forms of writing.” The excerpt, written by author May-lee Chai, is part of the forward she penned for a forthcoming essay collection, “Trespass: Ecotone Essayists Beyond the Boundaries of Place, Identity, and Feminism,” published by UNCW’s Lookout Books. The book features all female contributors. “I wanted to address the historical importance of having an essay collection written entirely by women about place,” Chai explains. “I wanted to remind readers how women have been forced into positions of servitude throughout much of human history, yet women have resisted this oppression and found ways to tell their stories against all odds.” Through a range of subjects, from infertility and motherhood to foot binding, to racist marketing tactics of the U.S. gambling industry, here are 20 contemporary femme writers who “trespass across various confines,” as Chai notes. The collection is at the center of this year’s Writers’ Week, October 29 through November 2, held at UNCW. May-lee Chai, now based in San Francisco, was an assistant professor at UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing. Chai is one of four “Trespass” contributors slated for pan-
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els and lectures, including keynote speaker Camille T. Dungy, and fellow authors Toni Jensen and Joni Tevis. “I am naturally excited to see the creative writing faculty at UNCW, whom I have missed since I moved,” Chai tells. “I am looking forward to reconnecting with my wonderful former students. I want to see how Wilmington is doing after Hurricane Florence! I remember so many beautiful trees covered in Spanish moss, the landscape of the city. I’m hoping Wilmington is recovering and doing all right again.” Writers’ Week unofficially kicked off Sunday, October 28 with a free community writing workshop with essayist Joni Tevis in partnership with Athenian Press. Like “Trespass,” many panels this week will focus on issues of representation, access and authenticity, and how women challenge the status quo. “Environmental and place-based writing has long been shepherded by men, from Thoreau and Aldo Leopold, to Wendell Berry and Bill McKibben,” notes Lookout Books publisher and Ecotone director Emily Smith. “The collection makes a home for vital new essays by women who challenge those traditional boundaries to make room for greater complexity.” Tevis also visited the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW) on Monday to meet with an eighth-grade English class. Extending traditional reading tours
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beyond bookstores to include libraries and classrooms has been fundamental for Smith since founding Lookout in 2012. Both funded in part by a grant from South Arts, the events offer students opportunities to study writing with a published author. The idea is to show them their stories matter. “Our authors have visited the Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte, the Hawbridge charter school in Saxapahaw, and Wilmington’s own Roland-Grise Middle School,” she lists. “Since [‘Trespass’] is devoted to women’s stories of family, personal history, and the places its authors call home, we were committed, for this particular visit, to inspiring and empowering young women, and GLOW is the perfect partner.” Writers’ Week remains an invaluable resource for students, which includes an Alumni Career Panel (in partnership with HAWKtalks) “Classrooms to Career” at 10 a.m. on November 1. Everything is free and open to the greater Wilmington community, too. Other guests will include poet Cortney Lamar Charleston, who will lead a poetry craft lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Book editor Julie Buntin and literary agent Samantha Shea will give practical publishing advice on Thursday, with a presentation at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. “It’s such a dynamic group,” Smith adds. “I always wish more people took advantage of [Writers’ Week].”
work later the same evening at 7 p.m. In addition to writing the foreword to Lookout’s anthology, Chai released a new book, “Useful Phrases for Immigrants,” on October 23. On its pages, readers meet “left-behind children” in the villages of China. The kids are being reared by their grandparents, as their parents go to work in megafactories to make material items Americans buy. Having lived in the South, Chai tapped into the notion of family and how it plays an important role in people’s lives, and frames their relation to history and communities. “You will meet families who may remind you of our own,” Chai notes. “In each of these stories, I center family relationships—sometimes fraught, sometimes funny. . . . I think most readers can relate to a family story, even when the family is located on the other side of the globe. The tensions that can run within families remain the same.” Varying themes surrounding the idea of family, particularly of motherhood appear in essays throughout “Trespass.” Belle Boggs’s “Imaginary Children” is about being a teacher and studying motherless characters in literature. Camille Dungy’s “Differentiation” follows the challenges and joys of a traveling author with her “lap child,” which especially resonates with Smith, mother of an 8-month-old. “I love everything that Terry Tempest Williams writes,” Smith adds. Williams’ essay in “Trespass” also appears in her own memoir, “When Women Were Birds.” Dungy also is 2018’s Buckner keynote speaker, who will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Author of “Guidebook to Relative Strangers: Journeys into Race, Motherhood, and History,” and a finalist for the National Books Critics Circle Award.
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Celebrating PA Jewish writer Chaim Potok’s ‘In the Beginning’ BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is time to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world. Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title and maybe even an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, my aim is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.
In the Beginning By Chaim Potok
Ballantine Books, 2005, pgs. 420
I know Carpe Librum usually focuses on North Carolina writers in some form or another. However, in light of events in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, Oct. 26—when a gunman opened fire at the Tree of Life Synagogue and killed Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfreid, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger—I felt it more important to celebrate a writer who was a luminary of the Jewish community in Pennsylvania: Chaim Potok. Potok is most well known for his 1972 book “My Name is Asher Lev,� about an Orthodox Jewish boy with a gift for visual art that rips him from his family and community. There are few books that have so beautifully captured the creative process and the horrible, beautiful experience of a divine gift in human body. Potok has cited it his most personal novel, and identifies himself closely with his protagonist, Asher Lev. However,
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it was his debut novel, “The Chosen (1967),� that introduced me to Potok shortly after his death in 2002. It traces a friendship between two young men, one of whom is the son of a local religious leader and their coming-of-age struggles. I cried reading the last chapter aloud to Jock at the kitchen table. The love that pours from his book is so palpable, and the language he uses to express it is so beautiful. It took me three days to form a sentence I have uttered countless times since: “The thing is, Chaim Potok is a poet masquerading as a prose writer.� His relationship with language is unquestionably beautiful beyond what is usually found in literary fiction: stunning, evocative, gorgeous, even. Like James Baldwin, he had one story ... of his own life. He explored the different epochs of it from many angels ‘til we, his audience, perhaps have discovered more about him than he did. It was his book, “In the Beginning,� which finally answered a question I had never been properly able to voice. It haunted me since childhood and I had no way of discovering the answer. No one in my family would have discussed it with me, and if I had asked, the emotional response would have been visceral. So, I knew instinctively to keep silent. What did American Jewish people know about the Holocaust in Europe? How much did they know and when? How did they react to it? As so often happens in my life, I finally stumbled on the answer in the pages of a book. David Lurie, the protagonist of “In the Beginning,� is a young Orthodox Jewish boy, growing up in and around the Jewish community of the New York area in the 1930s and ‘40s. Potok was born in the Bronx in 1929 and brought up in an Orthodox Jewish community, receiving a Yeshiva education. Through David Lurie’s eyes, he describes the letters his father receives—his parents unable to find the means to help extended family immigrate. Worse, when the letters stop coming.
Finally, they see awful images in American newspapers, when the concentration camps are liberated. He describes the physical illness the news causes him—incredible guilt and fear they evoke and uncontrolled and undirected outburst from its emotional upheaval. How does one even process this information? The descriptions and depictions aren’t just of an atrocity committed thousands of miles away that involve strangers. Among the frail human skeletons in the pictures of the liberation might be his own aunt, uncle, cousin or grandparent. There is no road to follow for this. Unfortunately, in the United States in my lifetime, we have become all too familiar with mass shootings. We do have a script to follow. I don’t have to search for an answer to that question in a book. But I wish I did. There are so many instances where art and literature have served us with warnings, reminded us to learn from history, not to repeat it and yet ... here we are. It’s 2018 and we face the slaughter of an anti-Semite at a synagogue where people were worshipping. I am so disillusioned. When news of Dylann Roof broke, I just kept wondering how we were still seeing headlines that could have come out of Birmingham, AL, in 1963. I didn’t address it in print at the time because I didn’t want people to feel I was trying to appropriate the anguish that was so justified in response to Roof’s actions. That he was apprehended in North Carolina was doubly traumatic. For Potok’s David, as for many Jewish people of his generation, the answer is to live well, do good, and build a better world. But some days it feels a little too simple and too pat—just like using a broad brush to paint all people of specific groups as “like this� is too hyper-simplified. If western literature has tried to do anything in the modern world, it is to hold up the individual as a complex being who spends a lifetime wrestling with free will. It is our time on earth and how we spend it that matters, which Potok reminds so beautifully in his work: Each day is inscribed in the book of life, it is a divine gift to be wrestled with like Jacob and the angel.
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Oct. 31, 6pm-10pm: NHHS Lyceum Academy Students present their annual Haunted House, Unleashed,Embark on a journey through an alternate reality as you become part of each fairytale story only they’re much more different than you remember. We are an entirely student operated attraction in which all proceeds fund student educational trips and activities. We intend to provide an entertaining Halloween festivity for the community and better the educational opportunities for students. $12. 921 Princess St.
NEVERMORE! A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN FLOW
Oct. 31, 7pm: Join Angela David and Rebecca Warfield for an evening of yoga and Edgar Allan Poe. This 75-minute, all-levels Vinyasa class will take you into a journey of Poe’s dark and chilling literature, asking you to explore Poe’s overarching questions: who are we on the inside, and what are the stories we tell ourselves? After this Halloween event, yoga will never be the same. Nevermore! Yogis are welcome and encouraged to dress up. Regular class pricing and packages can be used for registration. Register at: https://bit.ly/2zWNV89 longwaveyoga.com. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. #200
HALLOWEEN BENEFIT CONCERT
Oct. 31, 7pm: Featuring The Dust Parade, Travis Shallow & The Deep End, Entangled Dreams and Jake Newman. Proceeds from the show will benefit New Hanover Regional Medical Center staff members who were locked down at the hospital during Florence and suffered serious hurricane damage at home. Hospital staff at all levels need your help! Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door day-of, and are available on Eventbrite and the BAC website. Doors at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wear your coolest costume to the show. Cash prizes for best solo costume & best couple costume. Cash bar! Free parking. BrooklynArtsNC.co. 516 N 4th St. STREET CLONES HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Oct. 31, 7pm: Street Clones are back for another Halloween rock’n’roll show at the Dubliner Irish Pub & Patio on Wednesday Oct. 31st from 7-9pm! No tricks, only treats- last Halloween at The Dubliner with Street Clones was so much fun and we’re ready to do it again. Come in costume, bring a friend. It will be a frightfully good time. Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 CB Rd.
GHOULISH SALSA WORKSHOP
Oct. 31, 7pm: This one and a half hour workshop will move through beginner, intermediate, and advanced moves in Salsa. $7.50 for military and students with ID, $15 per person, $25 per couple. Babs Mcdance Social Dance Club and Ballroom, 6782 Market St.
GYPSY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct 31, 8pm: The Free, No Frills, Bad Costume Halloween Party! Free! Starts at dark.We’re hosting the perfect party to show off that janky poor excuse for a costume—and the badder, the better. DJ MIT Brown returns for the infamous and hilarious Bad Costume Contest, where contestants show off their stuff for prizes. Unwanted candy exchange. Ugly Halloween sweater judging. Open mic Costumed confessionals— from the POV of whoever you’re trying to be. Predictably non-scary fireside ghost stories. Ghost sheet provided.On-the-fly never-before-invented Halloween-themed drink specials. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
SEANCE
Oct. 31, 9pm: Be part of history! Join us at the Museum of the Bizarre for a seance, but not just any seance, we will be using Harry Houdini’s Ouija Board that has not been used since Harry’s death in 1926. Pre-purchased tickets will be required. Each seat from 9pm till 2:30am will cost $50. Each seat for the 3am (the Witching hour) will cost $100. Museum of the Bizarre, 201 S Water St. www.pcmods.wixsite.com/seance.
BASS PLANET: HALLOWEEN
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holiday of the year! The Calico Room, 115 N 2nd St. GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT
Nov. 3, 10am: Fall Festival featuring a Great Pumpkin Hunt. Ages 3-11. Arts and craft. Mini sculpture painting. Games and obstacle course and more! Call 910-341-7867. Free. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.
ington community. UNCW Burney, 601 S. College Road CUCALORUS FESTIVAL
Nov. 7-11: Over 200 films, stage productions, concerts, comedy, dance performances, art installations, and a two-day entrepreurship and tech conference, Connect. Passes avaialble, $50-$300, and full schedule at cucalorus.org.
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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET
CASINO NIGHT
Every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. City of Wilmington, Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.
TOWN OF LELAND TRUNK OR TREAT
Oct. 27, 4pm: Free event gives parents a fun, safe alternative to trick or treating. Area businesses and community organizations participate in this event by decorating a vehicle and passing out goodies. Leland Municipal Park, 113 Town Hall Dr.
UNCW I-FEST
Nov. 3, noon: Professional and student performers showcasing international music and dance. Booths representing countries, regions, and student organizations. Food and drinks from around the world. Artists and craftspeople from the Wilm-
Nov. 3, 7-10pm: Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce in concert with the Pleasure Island Foundation for a sustainable community will host Casino Night, to be held in the ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott in Carolina Beach. Semi-formal, annual Pleasure Island event will benefit the chamber and foundation who support many wonderful island and area charities. RSVP at 910-458-8434; $50/ person. Each player will receive their initial bankroll of $10,000 of funny money, to be converted to Casino Party Aces chips (no real value). Additional funny money can be purchased as needed. At the end of the evening, the top ten ‘winners’ will receive prizes! Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvre and cash bar.
FUNDRAISER FOR STEPUP WILMINGTON
Nov. 7, 7pm: Comedian Wills Maxwell (WWAY’s “What Did We Miss?”, Late Fear) as he welcomes some of the best entertainers in the Southeast to TheatreNOW! Don’t miss a night of live music, stand-up, improv, and poetry for just $5. This month we’re teaming up Step Up Wilmington! Step Up Wilmington places people in solid, well-paying careers. Learn more about how you can help them
equip people at https://stepupwilmington.org. Open mic sign-up at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. CAUSE BEER PINT NIGHT
Nov. 8, 5pm: Cause Beer is a charitable foundation that aids ILM craft beverage producers, bottle shops, and bars in giving back to their community by donating proceeds from pint nights. Bill’s Brew food truck will be on site and raffle prizes will be up for grabs. Broomtail Craft Brewery, 6404 Amsterdam Way
music/concerts OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK
Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles. All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.
JAZZ AT CAM
2018-19 season 9: 1st Thurs. Sept-Apr (except Jan.—2nd Thurs.), 6:30-8pm. Eight-concert series has individual seat sales are available for purchase: 910-395-5999. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the CAM Café (910-777-2363) before or after the concert. Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated. Lineup: Nov. 1, The FROG Project; Dec. 6, Lenore Raphael Quartet; Jan. 10, 2019, La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet; Feb. 7, Jon Hill Quartet; Mar. 7, Ernest Turner Trio; Apr. 4, Brian Miller Admission: CAM/CFJS Members: $12, Nonmembers: $20., Students with valid college ID: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St.
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS
Nov. 3, 7:30pm: Ready to rock old school? Join Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure ‘50s rock and roll. One Night in Memphis relives the legendary night of December 4, 1956 when four of the biggest names in rock and roll gathered together for an off-the-cuff jam session at Sun Studios in Memphis. They’ll have you boppin’ and swingin’ the evening away, rocking you on Halley’s comet back in time! Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
MEZZO SOPRANO KATHRYN FINDLEN
Nov. 4, 2pm: Powerful and dramatic soprano Kathryn Findlen (KathrynFindlen.com) will perform her first concert at CAM, with Wilmington pianist Barry David Salwen. The program will focus on and celebrate the themes of two of CAM’s newest exhibitions, “Recovery in Flight: Sculptures of Grainger McKoy” and “Along the Eastern Sea Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.” Concert will open with the great, lush song cycle Sheherazade by Ravel, followed by the atmospheric Pagodes of Debussy for piano. NC composer Ken Frazelle, whose music has been heard widely around the U.S. and internationally, will be featured with several works, including his song cycle Vanishing Birds. Concludes on two comic songs by Frazelle. Seats: www.cameronartmuseum. org, or at visitor services desk. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Brunch and drinks at CAM café (910.777.2363). Reservations are always suggested and appreciated: $12-$17. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St.
TRIO KARENINE
Nov. 4, 7:30pm: Chosen for their passion and fiery virtuosity, the Trio Karénine comes from Paris as one of the most promising piano trios of their gen-
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eration. Named after Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, their beautiful music-making has brought them international awards and performances on major world stages including Wigmore Hall, Salle Pleyel, the Louvre, Beijing’s Forbidden City, and Konzerthaus Berlin. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. (910) 962-3500 or www. chambermusicwilmington.org CUCALORUS CONCERT: SUPERCHUNK
Nov. 7, 8:30pm: Superchunk kicks off the 24th annual Cucalorus Festival Chapel Hill-native Superchunk is Mac McCaughan (guitar, vocals), Jim Wilbur (guitar, backing vocals), Jon Wurster (drums, backing vocals), and Laura Ballance (bass, backing vocals). Since releasing their first 7-inch in 1989, Superchunk has run the gamut of milestone albums: early punk rock stompers, polished mid-career masterpieces, and lush, adventurous curveballs. They released their eleventh album, “What a Time to Be Alive,” in February. $25-$50. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th St.
theatre/auditions TALES FROM THE GRAND GUIGNOL
Through Nov. 10, Fri and Sat only. Adapted and directed by Zach Hanner, “The Grand Guignol” was the original theatre of the vampires and thrived on shows of horror alternating with vaudeville style comedy and variety acts. TheatreNOW brings three of these tales to stage in our annual Halloween themed dinner show with themed food and drinks! Show-only tickets: $20; show and three-course dinner tickets, $47. theatrewilmington.com. 19 S. 10th St.
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Nov. 1-4 and 8-11, 8pm or Sun. matinees, 3pm: Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? $18-$25. www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.
DRAM TREE SHAKESPEARE
Nov. 1-2, 7:30pm, and Sun., 3pm: “Romeo and Juliet” is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works. The oft-told story is the basis of the Oscar winning films “West Side Story” and “Shakespeare in Love.” The cast of 31, one of the largest for a play in recent Wilmington memory, is multi-racial. “Romeo and Juliet” will be a part of the 160th anniversary of the original opening of Thalian Hall and is produced with the support of the Ruth & Bucky Stein Foundation for Excellence. Tickets: $28, thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
THE NATURE OF FORGETTING
Nov. 6, 7:30pm: Through movement of great physicality and compelling live music, “The Nature of Forgetting” is the story of Tom, a middle aged father, struggling in the early stages of dementia. The piece, and Tom’s memories, are a life affirming journey into a weakened mind, where broken does not have to mean defeated. A journey of shining humanity and celebration of life well lived. The Nature of Forgetting is the
intersection of art and science that bursts with creativity, joy, and heartache. Theatre Re is based in London and creates tangible and poignant work. Their productions examine the fragility of life in a captivating style embracing mime, theatre, and live music. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. GETTING OUT
Nov. 8-11, 15-18 UNCW Dept. of Theatre presents “Getting Out” by Marsha Norman; directed by Dr. Anne Berkeley. After her release from prison, Arlene returns to a run-down apartment in Louisville, intent on starting life over. Her struggle to find her way is complicated by the return of her former prison guard, the pimp ex-boyfriend and her unfeeling mother. Ultimately, the play offers no simple answers, but conveys with honesty and compassion the struggle of someone fighting for her life against challenging odds. $6-$15. Cultural Arts Building, 601 S. College Rd.
film JEWISH FILM FEST
Nov. 4, 7pm: NC premiere of “Who Will Write Our History,” a docudrama about the story of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabes Archive, the secret archive he created and led in the Warsaw Ghetto. With 30,000 pages of writing, photographs, posters, and more, the Oyneg Shabes Archive is the most important cache of in-the-moment, eyewitness accounts from the Holocaust. It documents not only how the Jews of the ghetto died, but how they lived. The film is based on the book of the same name by historian Samuel Kassow. $50 includes screening and pre-movie reception with producer/director and special seating (available only through Box Office until Nov 1). $10-$15 otherwise. Dessert reception to follow. www.thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
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.
FIBRE: OUTSIDE THE BOX
Featuring 19 fiber artists and their works: Deborah Beasley, Susan Borovsky, Becky Bucci, Jocely Chateauvert, Catherine Cross, Dia Daniels, Sally Eagon, Louise Giordano, Fritzi Huber, Susan Kranyik, Leslie Marsh, Kayla McCormick, Iris Simmons, Dixon Stetler, Ginny Thompson, Diane Torgerson, Kris Westerson, Jan Wutowski, Rebecca Yeomans. Closing reception: Nov. 16, 6-9pm. Acme Art Studio, 711 5th Ave.
FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org
NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE
Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-
6pm, 910-769-3899, expo216.com REFLECTIONS OVER TIME
Water, birds and flowers by Kate Cardamone are on display at Bellamy Masnsion through Nov. 3. To view more about the artist, vist katecardamone. com. 503 Market St. bellamymansion.org.
ART IN BLOOM AT WATERLINE BREWERY
Art showcase with local photographer, Charles Kernan: “What the Water Knows.” Free wine and cheese tasting with live music by TK! Kernan is a retired Chemical Engineer from Wilmington who is an avid outdoors man, enjoying camping, hiking, bicycling and kayaking, and has combined his enjoyment of the outdoors and photography developing a concentrated interest in scenic photography. His work has been juried into photography shows and shown at Art in Bloom Gallery. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 9. 721 Surry St.
ART IN BLOOM
Nov. 2, 6pm: Two new exhibits; visit with artists and enjoy refreshments with live music. Featured in gallery one, “Traveling Light,” a collaboration between artist, Gale Smith, and fashion designer, Alice Blake Powell. “Traveling Light” is an exhibition of both hard and soft materials, light, movement, color and structure. Gale will be donating a portion of proceeds from sales to The Arts Council of Wilmington and Alice will be donating to DREAMS of Wilmington. Featured in Gallery two, “Thirteenth Grade,” an exhibit of five high school artists who have worked together for five years. Harry Antoniades, Robby Carl, Sarah Miller, Jessie Robertson and Holly Woodcock have each developed an original style of work and continue to experiment in multiple mediums. Both on display through Nov. 24,, with a closing reception on Fourth Friday, Nov. 23. 210 Princess St.
alike. Ogden Business Park, just off Market St. www.thedanceelement.com Admission: $12$80, offered per class or punch cards of multiple classes. The Dance Element, 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205
BOLERO CLASS
Join us in this one hour Level 1&2 Bolero class in preparation for our Latin Motus! Learn the basics and a few intermediate moves of Bolero! $5 for military and students with ID, $10 per person, $15 per couple. Babs Mcdance Social Dance Club and Ballroom, 6782 Market St.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Nov. 2, 7pm: Ecstatic dance is a style of free form dance in which the music is the teacher. There is no structure or steps to follow or any particular way to dance. We are offering a curated music playlist ranging from electronic dance music, World music, and a variety of musical genres. After 15 minutes of instruction and intention setting, participants are invited to dance as they feel led. The rules are simple, no talking and rest whenever you like. All ages; drug and alcohol free. $10. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.
LATIN MOTUS!
Feel the Latin motion and dance to the rhythm at this Latin dance party! Come enjoy a night of Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, and many more on Saturday, October 20th! $5 for military and students with ID, $10 per person, $15 per couple. Babs Mcdance Social Dance Club and Ballroom, 6782 Market St.
ALL BOYS DANCE CLUB
Dance Element studio proudly features a Boys’ Dance Program, offering two weekly classes led by talented and inspiring male dance teachers: Mon., 4:45-5:30 (ages 5 and up) and Wed., 4-4:45 (ages 9 and up). Visit our beautiful dance studio in the Ogden Business Park and try a class risk free and free of charge! Enhance balance and sharpen coordination—great for sports! Teaches the importance of teamwork. fun@thedanceelement.com and 910-685-3787. thedanceelement. com. Dance Element of Wilmington, 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205
ADULT HIP HOP CLASS
Tues, 6:30pm: Adults with any level of experience are invited to join Dance Instructor, Natalie Oldani for a weekly dance party, with this fun hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing, Tues, 6:30-7:30pm. No experience necessary. Class provides both exercise and enjoyment for “beginners” and experienced dance students
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. jugglinggypsy.com.
GRUFF GOAT COMEDY
On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
PRIMETIME COMEDY
CC CLAY GUILD HOLIDAY SHOW
See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant
Join local clay artists at our annual Holiday Show and Sale. Friday, Nov. 2nd, 5-8pm, (opening reception); Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 10am-4pm; and Sunday, Nov. 4th, 10am-4pm.2018 Holiday Show and Sale features 20 clay guild members from all over Southeastern North Carolina, who will be exhibiting and selling original works in clay. Each artist will be donating a one piece for the pottery raffle; all proceeds benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects. You need not be present to win. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.
HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR
Nov. 3, 10am: Local artisans will be selling items designed for your holiday gift-giving needs, with hands on activities for kids, baked goods and a raffle of local art. The event is free and open to the public. Church of the Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St.
dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS
Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.
WALTZ GROUP CLASS
Mon. nights, 7pm: Are you interested in learning the Waltz, but are not sure where to start with the dance? Or have you learned the basics and are needing to jog your memory by going over the basic steps again? Well, our level 1 class every Monday night in September is just the class for you, 7-8pm. Level 2 and 3 classes offered 8-9pm; $5 for military and students with ID, $10 per person, $15 per couple. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | 7:00 P.M. Men’s Basketball vs William Peace Exhibition Game
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 7:00 P.M.
Women’s Basketball vs Belmont Abbey
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 7:00 P.M. Women’s Volleyball vs Elon Senior Night
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 7:00 P.M. Men’s Basketball vs Stanford
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7:00 P.M. Men’s Basketball vs UNC Greensboro
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Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St. LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW
First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.
DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM
Nov. 3, 7/9:30pm: Lisa Best is a comedian, writer and performer from Los Angeles and has quickly made a name for herself in LA’s alternative scene as a brilliantly quirky comic and skilled story teller. In the summer of 2018 Lisa made her television stand-up debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden. She is an experienced TV writer having spent a season writing for the truTV show “Those Who Can’t” and appeared on the show as well. As a stand-up Lisa has been a featured performer at Sarah Silverman’s 1st annual Jash Fesht in Palm Springs, All Jane Comedy Festival in Portland, Los Angeles’ alternative comedy festival Riot, and two years in a row at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival. Openers: Alli Coleman and Jack Nelson, Guest: Tony Castleberry. Host: Wills Maxwell • DeAnne Smith and Kevin Yee: DeAnne Smith, a Canadian Comedy Award winner, has performed at Just for Laughs, JFL42, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Iceland Comedy Festival to name a few. She’s also been on TV all over the darn world, including on Last Comic Standing and The Late Late Show
in the U.S., as well as in Canada, Australia and the UK. Her video “Straight Men, Step Your Game Up” has over 46 million views. She is currently developing a sitcom for CBC and her Netflix half-hour comedy special will debut in 2019. Featuring: Jack Nelson Host: Billy Raim. Tickets: http://deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St. LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV
Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.
DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE
DareDevil Improv Classes teach you the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble! (And even if you’re not a “performer,” our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details and sign-ups, www.daredevilimprov.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.
museum CAMERON ART MUSEUM
On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8, 2019 • Like and Likeness, through Oct. 8: A visitor participatory experience and exploration of the human form.CAM visitors can draw using traditional and new media,
working from paper on easels and ipads, copying figurative drawings and sculptural works in plaster, marble, and bronze from CAM’s permanent collection. • Feather by Feather, The Sculptures of Grainger McKoy, through Feb. 17, 2019: From the detailed beginnings of the single iconic feather, Grainger McKoy transforms his intricately carved birds into gravity-defying sculptures that play with form and space. • Along the Eastern Sea Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō, through Feb. 17, 2019: Master printmaker Utagawa Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is among the most celebrated works of Japanese art. Series depicts the spectacular landscapes and fascinating characters encountered on the journey from Edo (now Tokyo) to the imperial capital of Kyoto. The Tōkaidō road was the most-traveled route between these two important cities, figuring heavily into popular Japanese art and culture in the mid-1800s. Cameron Art Museum presents the complete set of 55 prints from Hiroshige’s monumental oban series, known as the Upright Tōkaidō, created in 1855. • Nearer to Nature, through Feb. 17, 2019 Humans have always been inspired and influenced by the world that surrounds us. Featuring artwork from CAM’s permanent collection, Nearer to Nature highlights this fascination and contemplation of the natural world. Artists in the exhibition include Elliott Daingerfield, Minnie Evans, William Frerichs, Will Henry Stevens, along with contemporary artists such as Mark Flood, Guy Laramée and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. • Illumination, Dec. 1 - Jan. 6, 2019: Highly popular Illumination returns for it’s 3rd year to CAM. Drawing inspiration from traditional lantern festivals, marking the transitional moment of season’s change and year’s end, reflecting on the past while garnering energy
for the future. CAM recognizes the crucial role of artists and art in creating an exceptional quality of life for a community. Art, like a lantern, illuminates the mystery, empathy and wonder of human existence. On Sun., Dec. 9 from 4-7 p.m. will be the third annual Floating Lantern Ceremony: This event is an opportunity for Remembrance, Reflection and Gratitude. There’s no charge to attend, but participants are encouraged to purchase a $12 lantern sleeve they may personalize and then float on the CAM reflecting pond.• 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. CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs. Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! Free for members or with general admission • See NC 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
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Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s NC Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s through early 2000s. www. capefearmuseum.com/programs. $8/adults, $7/ seniors, college & military, $5/youth. CF Museum, 814 Market St. BELLAMY MANSION
One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM
WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to
the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com. WILMINGTON 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. Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third 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 kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat,
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Exhibit on 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. 216 N. Front St. Wed.Sun., noon-6pm. www.expo216.com.
BELLAMY MANSION
One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-2513700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.
kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING
A brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. Cost: $1. 11/7, 12/5, 4-4:30pm. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Age 2-5, cost $3/participant. 10-11am. Deadline to register: Day before each program. Bring your
explorers out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Dress for the weather(including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! Preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Adults free. Spider Web Wonders, 10/25, 10-11am, and 10/26, 10-11am; Terrific Turkeys, 11/8, 1011am, and 11/9, 10-11am; Signs of Fall, 11/29, 10-11am, and 11/30, 10-11am; Lunch for a Bea, 12/13, 10-11am, and 12/14, 10-11am. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. CREATURE FEATURE
Oct. 31, 10am: Get an up-close view of some silly snakes and creepy crawly spiders! Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about these amazing creatures. Ages: 5/under. $5. www.fitforfuncenter.com. Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St. 910-341-4630
2ND ANNUAL LOLLIPOPALOOZA!
Nov. 3, noon: Wrightsville Beach Brewery proudly partners with the Misfits & Monsters Family Club and Revolver Music Productions for an afternoon kids concert festival. Enjoy live music, games, food, drinks, raffles and other family friendly activities and vendors in our Beer Garden under the shade of the live oak trees! We are always a dog-friendly establishment, but for this special children’s event, we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.
recreational WALK WITH A DOC
Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physicianled discussion of a current health topic, then he/ she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr. WB SCENIC TOURS
Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@ gmail.com. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.
SURF TO SOUND
Nov. 2-4: Surf to Sound is an entire weekend of fun for the whole family at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The weekend is full of SUP clinics, races, live music, beer tasting, and fun by all! The race is organized
by the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club–organizers of the Carolina Cup. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.
classes ADULT CRAFTERNOONS
New monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS
Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, please register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
ENVIRONMENTAL ED WORKSHOPS
Playful Pedagogy is part of the North Carolina Zoo’s Education Division and it functions as an umbrella for the Zoo’s play programs. Playwork is an integral part of Kidzone which is the NC Zoo’s outdoor space that connects children with nature. Children, who have a natural affinity for nature, are losing their connection with it. By connecting children with nature through play, we have a greater chance of affecting change in future adult consumers. 11/16-17, 7am; $125. 16 and up: Pocosin Lakes/Lake Mattamuskeet NWR
Waterfowl and Black Bear Adventure We will stay overnight at the Eastern 4-H center in Columbia, N.C. for an overview of Eastern N.C. wildlife with a focus on black bears. Reg.deadline: 11/2 • Kayak trips: 9/12, Holly Shelter Creek, 8:30am-12:30pm. $45. Black River Three Sisters Swam, 10/17, 8:30am-3:30pm, $75. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. ACTIVITY 8 WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM
8-week program designed to activate your weight loss and give you the tools you need for life-long success in a supportive small-group atmosphere. A combination of education, mandatory food tracking, and group workouts will give you the support you need to meet your goals. Led by ACE Certified Weight Management Specialist, participants receive pre and post-fitness evaluations, weekly weigh-ins and workouts, nutrition coaching, exercise programming, daily food tracking, group support. Max. 12/group. Tues/Thurs midday class, 10:45am-11:45am; evening, 6:30-7:30pm. Y nonmember price includes 2 months of membership to the YMCA! Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.
END OF LIFE CARE IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
Nov. 1, 6:30pm: Are you ready to have a conversation before a crisis? What do your loved ones need to know? What’s an advance directive? Do you need a will at your age? Learn how to prepare for these difficult conversations at the Health Transformation Lecture Series hosted by the Center for Healthy Communities. This panel discussion explores taking control of your final wishes. Speakers include Jason Clamme, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Tanya Fermin-Jones, Filmmaker (The Arrangements)/Entrepreneur, Anne Glass, gerontology program coordinator at UNC Wilmington, Andrew Olsen, Elder Law Practice
Group, Jason Wheeler, Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Moderated by Doug Dickerson, AARP North Carolina. Hosted by the UNCW College of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Brunswick Community College, Cape Fear Community College and Southeast Area Health Education Center. Union Station Building, 502 North Front St. OPIOID OVERDOSE INTERVENTION
Nov. 3, noon: Carla Turner, RN, will explain how to use Narcan to combat an opioid overdose. Narcan will be available for those who wish to take a dose in case of emergencies. Free informational program, and no registration is required. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at 910-798-6301 or mnolan@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.
FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT
Nov. 6, 5pm: FAFSA is a vital part of the financial aid process, as it allows students to apply for federal and state grants, federal work study, and federal student loans. In addition, the FAFSA is required by most colleges as part of their scholarship application process. Completion night will give families an opportunity to complete their FAFSA form with the assistance of financial aid professionals, a College Foundation of North Carolina representative, and library staff. Handson workshop is free but space is limited. Register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301.
FINISH IT!
Nov. 7, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6
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pm. This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Contact Reference Librarian Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. KINGA PRE/POST NATAL YOGA TRAINING
Nov. 9, 5pm: Three-day yoga teacher training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga teachers in training, midwives, doulas and bodyworkers who work with pregnant women and pregnant women. The intention of this training is to help your students prevent common discomforts of pregnancy while helping to enrich the childbearing experience. Through lecture, discussion, partner participation, self-reflection and practice of the fundamental elements of prenatal yoga, this training helps prepare and empower teachers to guide women through birth and into motherhood. $375. Register earl: https://goo.gl/zdX221. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200
SELF-CARE YOGA SERIES
Nov. 9-11: Join yoga teachers and sisters Ruth Newnam, massage therapist, and Laura Terry, physical therapist, for a weekend of self-care! Self-care yoga will help you heal and prevent injuries—and practice safely with your body in mind. Students will learn to release tension with self massage and positional therapy in techniques, develop strength and stability, identify potentially harmful postures, and modify for safe and therapeutic practice. $35 per session and $90 for full series. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200
lectures/literary MAKING SENSE OF THE OPIOOD EPIDEMIC
A doctor and a health educator will visit New Hanover County’s Main Library to offer an informative presentation on opioid abuse, prevention, and helping a loved one struggling with addiction. Attendance is free and no registration is needed. Speakers will be Dr. Joseph Pino, MD, FAAP, FACP, of NHRMC Medical Group, and Olivia Herndon, Director of Continuing Education in Mental Health and Public Health for the South East Area Health Education Center, or SEAHEC. Dr. Pino and Ms. Herndon will explain how the opioid epidemic began, discuss coping strategies, and take a look at the future of opioid addiction in the United States. Mary Ellen Nolan at 910-798-6301 or mnolan@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)
deeper, that’s how love leads us into the world.” —Anne Michaels
You officially have arrived at the heart of the most therapeutic phase of your cycle. Congratulations! It’s an excellent time to fix what’s wrong, hurt or distorted. You will attract more help than you can imagine, if you summon an aggressive approach toward finding antidotes and cures. A good way to set the tone for your aggressive determination to feel better is to heed this advice from poet Maya Angelou: “Take a day to heal from the lies you’ve told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.”
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Of course, I want you to have more money. I’d love for you to buy experiences that expand your mind, deepen emotional intelligence, and foster ability to create inspiring forms of togetherness. My soul would celebrate if you got access to new wealth that enabled you to go in quest of spiritual fun and educational adventures. On the other hand, I wouldn’t be thrilled about you spending extra cash on trivial desires or fancy junk you don’t really need. Here’s why I feel this way: to the extent that you seek more money to pursue your most righteous TAURUS (April 20-May 20) U2’s singer Bono, born under the sign of Taurus, says all of us suffer from cravings, you’re likely to get more money. the sense something’s missing from our lives. We imagine we lack an es- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) sential quality or experience, and its absence makes us feel sad and insuf- “Penetralia” is a word that means the innermost or most private parts, the ficient. French philosopher Blaise Pascal referred to the emptiness as “a most secret and mysterious places. It’s derived from the same Latin term that God-shaped hole.” Bono adds, “You can never completely fill that hole,” but evolved into the word “penetrate.” You Scorpios are of course the zodiac’s you may find partial fixes through love and sex, creative expression, family, masters of penetralia. More than any other sign, you’re likely to know where meaningful work, parenting, activism, and spiritual devotion. I bring this to the penetralia are, as well as how to get to them and what to do when you get your attention, Taurus, because I have a strong suspicion in the coming to them. I suspect this tricky skill will come in extra handy during the coming weeks you will have more power to fill your God-shaped hole than you’ve weeks. I bet your intimate adeptness with penetralia will bring you power, fun, had in a long time. and knowledge. “Most of our desires are clichés, right? Ready to wear, one size fits all. I doubt if it’s even possible to have an original desire anymore.” So says a character in Gemini author Tobias Wolff’s short story “Sanity.” Your assignment in the coming weeks, Gemini, is to refute and rebel against this notion. The cosmic rhythms will work in your favor to the degree you cultivate innovative yearnings and unique urges. I hope you’ll make it your goal to have the experiences necessary to stir up an outbreak of original desires.
Sagittarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke suggested we cultivate an alertness for the ever-present possibility of germination and gestation. On a regular basis, he advised we should send probes down into the darkness, into our unconscious minds, to explore for early signs of awakening. When we discover the forces of renewal stirring in the depths, we should be humble and reverent toward them, understanding they are as yet beyond the reach of our ability to understand. We shouldn’t seek to explain and define them at first, but simply devote ourselves to nurturing them. Everything I just said is your top assignment in CANCER (June 21-July 22) If you’re a typical member of the Cancerian tribe, you’re skilled at respond- coming weeks. ing constructively when things go wrong. Your intelligence rises up hot and strong when you get sick or rejected or burned. But if you’re a classic Crab, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) you have less savvy in dealing with triumphs. You may sputter when faced You’re in a phase of your cycle when your influence is at a peak. People are with splashy joy, smart praise or lucky breaks. But everything I just said more receptive than usual to your ideas and more likely to want the same is meant to be a challenge, not a curse. One of the best reasons to study things you do. Given such conditions, I think the best information I can ofastrology is to be aware of potential shortcomings of your sign so you can fer you is the following meditation by Capricorn activist Martin Luther King outwit and overcome them. That’s why I think, eventually, you’ll evolve to Jr.: “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is the point you won’t be a bit flustered when blessings arrive. The immediate sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands future will bring you excellent opportunities to upgrade your response to of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” good fortune.
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Cape Fear Region MED Week recognizes the achievements of local minority entrepreneurs, provides opportunities for networking and presents workshops helping to grow and strengthen
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
“Each of us needs something of an island in her life,” poet John Keats said. “If not an actual island, at least some place, or space in time, in which to be herself, free to cultivate her differences from others.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Leo, you’ll be wise to spend extra time on your own island in the next two weeks. Solitude is unlikely to breed unpleasant loneliness, but will instead inspire creative power and evoke inner strength. If you don’t have an island yet, go in search! (P.S.: I translated Keats’ pronouns into the feminine gender.)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
I’m rooting for you to engage in experimental intimacy, Virgo. I hope you’ll have an affinity for sweet blends and incandescent mixtures and arousing juxtapositions. To get in the right mood for this playful work, you could read love poetry and listen to uplifting songs to potentize your urge to merge. Here are a few lyrical passages to get you warmed up: 1. “Your flesh quivers against mine like moonlight on the sea.” — Julio Cortázar; 2. “When she smiles like that she is as beautiful as all my secrets. —Anne Carson; 3. “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars . . . The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.” —Rabindranath Tagore; 4. “I can only find you by looking
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Aquarian environmentalist Edward Abbey spent much of his life rambling around in the great outdoors. He was an emancipated spirit who regarded the natural world as the only church he needed. In an eruption of ecstatic appreciation, he once testified: “Life is a joyous dance through daffodils beneath cerulean blue skies and then, then what? I forget what happens next.” Yet, the truth is, Abbey was more than a wild-hearted Dionysian explorer in the wilderness. He found the discipline and diligence to write 23 books! I mention this, Aquarius, because now is a perfect time for you to be like the disciplined and diligent and productive version of Abbey.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
For renowned Piscean visual artist Anne Truitt (1921–2004), creating her work was high adventure. She testified artists like her had “to catapult themselves wholly, without holding back one bit, into a course of action without having any idea where they will end up. They are like riders who gallop into the night, eagerly leaning on their horse’s neck, peering into a blinding rain.” Whether or not you’re an artist, Pisces, I suspect your life in coming weeks may feel like the process she described. That’s a good thing! A fun thing! Enjoy your ride.
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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.
Nov. 8, noon: Exploring the power of old buildings to renew neighborhoods. Historic preservation expert and keynote speaker Emilie Evans, Riverfront Development Manager at Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, works to get vacant and underutilized structures back to their full potential. She is co-founder of the award-winning Brick + Beam Detroit, and former director of the Rightsizing Ini- FARMERS’ MARKET Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all tiative with PlaceEconomics in NYC. $100 suglocal produce, products and artisan works. A seagested individual donation at the luncheon. RSVP sonal, open-air market located along the first block to HWF@HistoricWilmington.org or 910.762.2511 of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park by Nov. 1st. Vegetarian plates available; please in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape request in your RSVP. Corporate tables available Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and for purchase.Coastline Conference and Event vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally Center, 501 Nutt St. caught seafood, handmade artisan works, freshcut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St.
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SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH
Reserved seating. $5 of every ticket sold will go Free with appetizers. No membership required. All to a local Shakespeare Educational Outreach ages and professions welcome. New attendees Program. Monthly Sunday Brunch featuring a always welcome. Featured nonprofit: Kids Makgreatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s ing It Woodworking Program with photography by classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of Chris Brehmer Photography. Members-only raffle! entrée included in your ticket. Drinks and gratuSkytown Brewing (sponsored by Matthew’s Moity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to tors), 4712 New Centre Dr. Upcoming schedule: Shakespearean educational outreach programs. Oct. 25, Speed networking hosted by City Club Upcoming: 11/18: Merchant of Venice. Theatreof Wilmington; Nov. 14, Hosted by JohnnyLukes, NOW, 19 S. 10th St. sponsored by Movement Mortgage; Dec. 6, Hosted by the UNCW Center for Innovation and HARVEST DINNER Nov. 1, 6pm: The event will take place at the Entrepreneurship, sponsored by TBD; Dec. 14, Bellamy Mansion Museum. Guests will enjoy an Members -only Christmas Party at Banks Channel. exclusive multi-course meal prepared and prefacebook.com/groups/portcityyoungprofessionals sented by Dean Neff from Pinpoint Restaurant and BRUNSIWCK NEWCOMERS CLUB Lydia Clopton from Love, Lydia. Tickets include Nov. 2, 9:30am: Monthly meeting of the North wine pairings. The event will also feature live muBrunswick Newcomers Club with featured speaksic and a silent auction. Tickets are $150 per perer Gareth Evans, Executive Director of the Bellamy son plus tax. Space is limited and reservations are House Mansion Museum. No host hospitality hour required. Carolyn at 910-251-3700 x306, cgonzabeginning at 9:30 am and program at 10:00. This lez@bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. club is open to all adult residents of Brunswick KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY County. www.nbnewcomers.org. Point of contact Nov. 3, 6:30am: All you can eat pancakes and is Paul Antsen, Publicity Director at wazoo63@aol. sausage breakfast. Coffee, juice and milk includcom. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia ed. Eat in or take out. Come join your friends for Village Way this community-wide event. Proceeds support the MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP many Kiwanis programs for the youth of our comNov. 5, 7pm: Imagine being connected with a munity. J.T. Hoggard, 4305 Shipyard Blvd. small group of men who will remind you of your commitments so you can hold yourself account- YMCA MONTHLY POTLUCKS 12:30pm: Join us for a monthly potluck! Bring a able and keep moving forward toward your dish (and a recipe!) to share! Free and open to all! dreams and goals. Imagine a circle of men that 11/7: Holiday Recipe Sharing. It’s time to try out will help clarify your goals and provide tools for aca new holiday recipe let us be your guinea pigs! tion that lead you to the life you want. Interested 12/15: Holiday Themed Dish. Bring favorite holiin connecting with a small group of men like this? day themed dish! Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. Contact Jon at jruck926@gmail.com or Tommy at tommywbc@gmail.com (sponsored by mankindproject.org). Cape Fear Network Office, 610 S College Rd.
tours
culinary FERMENTAL
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-
lic tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St. LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282390
FALL ON NE CAPE FEAR
Nov. 3, 10am: Fall marks the transition from summer to winter, in September when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools down, embrace the season with this cruise. Travel up the Northeast Cape Fear River for a 2-hour narrated cruise with highlights of ecology and history. See the season changing flora and fauna, as we cruise past the bluffs and the Castle Hayne Aquifer. Keep an eye open for migrating birds. Adult $17, child $10. Between Orange and Ann street, on the waterfront, the ticketing office is on the Riverwalk. Look for the blue and white vessels. https://wilmingtonwatertours. net/tour-calendar.
support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP
Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.
ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP
Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134
MS SUPPORT GROUP
Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne, 910-232-2033 or Burt, 910-3831368. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St.
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 (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
PFLAG
First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.
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CANNABIS HYPNOTHERAPY NOW AVAILABLE! CALL: 910-343-1171 Find out what all the buzz is about! Available for your next CD or Demo
KAREN KANE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 33 year veteran producer/engineer
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AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES Music recording, mixing, pro tools, studio production
Classes offered in Jan., Apr. and Sept.
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SATISFY ALL YOUR CRAVINGS Huge menu with over 70 food items— including our famous $6.99 lunches & $8.99 dinners! Front Street Brewery 910.251.1935 9 N. Front St., Downtown Wilmington FrontStreetBrewery.com
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