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chefs duke it out School of Fire challenges two sous chefs, armed with five secret ingredients

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SCHOOL OF FIRE pgs. 34-35 Local chef competition raises funds for CFCC A localized form of Food Network’s hit TV show “Iron Chef” comes to manna avenue, 123 Princess Street, on Monday night, October 17th. Two local sous chefs, Jameson Chavez and Alex Morgan, will duke it out at the cooking competition, and make a dish for the audience to judge from five ingredients, as well as one for three celebrity judges, which will be made up of secret ingredients to be revealed on the spot. Read all about the competition, which benefits Cape Fear Community College’s Culinary Technology program, on pages 24-25. Cover and inside photos by Justin Mitchener.

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LatE nIgHt FunnIES “Sarah Palin announced she’s not running [for President]. Finally, a Palin who pulls out

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before it’s too late.”—Jay Leno “A month ago, all we heard about was Rick Perry and now, he’s off the map. He had a worse September than the Red Sox.”—David Letterman “The ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement has basically been a four-week downtown Manhattan live-in, which has spread to cities all around the country, causing the media to move its coverage dial from ‘Blackout’ to ‘Circus.’”—Jon Stewart “Hey, Congratulations to Donald Trump, who just welcomed his fourth grandchild! You could tell it was Trump’s grandchild because as soon as it came out, it demanded to see its own birth certificate.”—Jimmy Fallon “Chris Christie announced that he will not run for president. I don’t think you have to announce that; I think you just don’t run.”— Jimmy Kimmel “Hallmark has launched a line of recessionthemed cards that say, ‘Sorry you lost your job.’ The good news is, the cards come preaddressed to your congressman.”—Conan O’Brien “Larry Flynt is offering $1 million if someone came up with proof that Rick Perry had an illicit sexual liaison. But I say, Larry, really we don’t have to do that. We already came up with a way to embarrass Rick Perry. It’s called debates.”—Bill Maher

CORRECtIOn We regret referring to Brian Victor’s last name incorrectly last week in “Verify the Vino.” All apologies.

WORD OF tHE WEEK titubant: \TICH-oo-buhnt\ , noun; 1. A disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling.

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Pleasure Island’s Salty Paws, which benefits the welfare of animals.

8 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy ................ 10-25 10-12 theatre: Two five-star reviews hit it big this week: Gwenyfar reviews ‘Yankee Tavern,’ and Shea Carver dishes about the hilarity that is ‘Avenue Q.’

14 art: Alex Pompliano interviews Grey Pascal about his closing reception for ‘Downward Spiral.’

17 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in local art galleries.

18-20 music: Bethany Turner interviews Roya Weyerhauser about her upcoming charity performance at Thalian; Turner also gets the 4-1-1 on the all-day local music fest underway at Brooklyn Arts Center this weekend.

22-25 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

27-29 film: Sarah Richter talks to Dan Brawley about Cucalorus’ current Kickstarter campaign; Anghus isn’t a fan of Daniel Craig’s latest thriller, ‘Dream House.’

grub & guzzle ...............30-38 30-33 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through our dining guide!

34-35 cover story: Two chefs champion for the School of Fire title.

38 guzzle: The 10th anniversary of the Lighthouse Beer Festival will be celebrated this Saturday.

extra! extra! ..................40-56 40 feature: Tiffanie Gabrielse goes into the wolves’ den in Jacksonville in order to find out about its conservation and educational outreach.

42 feature: Veronica Cisernos talks to Neiba Agrado about her wellness company, which hopes to help JAX get healthier one nutrition visit at a time.

43 crossword: Brain game by Stanley Newman.

44 fact or fiction: Ichabod C. continues his fictitious installation, ‘It Makes Me Wonder,’ winner of the 2011 encore creative writing contest.

48-55 calendar/‘toons/horoscopes/corkboard: Find out what to do in town with our calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and the annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope; and check out the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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encore asked the candidates to answer questions related to their support for our local economy. We are in effect hiring people to manage our money and plan our future. Thus, if we do not ask them to think about and invest in our local economy, we cannot expect them to do it.

Please, when attending candidate forums and reading the responses of candidates in this publication and others, ask yourself: “Does this answer reflect knowledge of the issues? Did the candidate do the homework? Would I hire this person to manage my money and make sound financial decisions based on research and analysis? Does this candidate share my values, and value my home and my community the way I do?”

Voter turnout for municipal elections in off years is historically low, but the people elected to these offices make very real decisions about our money and our lives on a daily basis. Over the next few weeks, we will bring you interviews with many of the candidates. We ask you to read carefully and vote critically—but most importantly, vote on November 8th!

This week encore asked Elizabeth King, candidate for alderman of Wrightsville Beach, to answer questions about her “Buy Local” consciousness and reelection campaign. Here is how it unfolded. encore (e): Are you familiar with either the Buy Local ILM movement or the national one?

Elizabeth King (EK): I am aware of the movement and reasons behind the movements. The underlying principles for supporting local businesses

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are sound, as long as quality and pricing are competitive. e: How does your platform support small business, entrepreneurs and Buy Local?

EK: There are a number of businesses at Wrightsville Beach that are supported and valued by the local residents. e: In our current economic climate, do you feel the movement is important to the Cape Fear region?

EK: This decision should be made by the leaders of the individual institutions based upon the individual challenges facing them. e: Do you frequent farmers’ markets? What are your thoughts on the place of agriculture within our local economy?

EK: Yes, and I have supported the farmers’ markets for years. Wrightsville Beach, downtown, Market Street, and various markets in Wilmington and New Hanover County. e: What percentage of your consumer spending do you dedicate toward locally owned businesses (farms and foods included)? Chain stores and restaurants? Shopping on the Internet?

EK: I always support locally owned business when there is a product of quality that I value. e: What is your position on film incentives?

EK: Only if necessary to be competitive.

e: What is your position on incentives to attract new businesses to our area?

EK: Should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the payment of the incentive. e: Do you support any sort of tax breaks or rewards for existing small businesses that provide jobs and pay into the tax base?

EK: Generally, I oppose; however, it should be left open to evaluate on a case-by-case basis. e: What are your thoughts regarding the collection and remittance of sales tax by large online retailers back to states and eventually municipalities like ours? Should they be forced to comply with sales tax collection?

EK: Very interesting concept, and I am not sure how it could be regulated and managed. Sales tax is generally collected in the area where the business is located and supports that area.

[Note: There is once again a bill in Congress to enforce national collection of sales tax by online retailers and remittance to the municipalities from which it was collected. Amazon.com has been in the news frequently for their various attempts to circumvent compliance with sales tax remittance, specifically in the state of California. Regulation and management of online sales tax collection is already a reality for many online retailers and the software is available to make it simple. For example, there is a sales tax when you check out your online purchase at Target.com.]

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Among the lengthy score of events, folks can have their pets micro-chipped for only $30 or nails clipped for a donation, all the while enjoying spectacular police-dog demonstrations. There will also be plenty of animals looking for a forever home for folks wanting to add to their family with a rescue animal.

Jeannie Mintz, the tower of strength behind this inspiring day, promises nothing shy of a good time. “We have so many things planned for the festival, it’s going to be a blast,” she enthuses, as her King Charles Spaniel, Bourbon, lies at her feet and barks in agreement. Clearly a woman on a mission, Mintz is the founder and dedicated president of the non-profit organization, Saving Animals During Disasters. Saving Animals was born the day after Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005. Mintz then raced to New Orleans, determined to do whatever she could to help. It was only once she arrived, amid the “holocaust of the animals,” that she realized no one had the equipment or the resources to rescue the terrified and abandoned creatures.

“It was just heart-breaking,” she remembers, “and the lack of facilities for any kind of animal rescue made me realize what a huge need there was for an organization which focused on helping the animals within these terrible situations.”

From that pivotal day forward, Saving Animals has worked tirelessly to fill the gap.

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6) (Rain Date: 10/1 rs.org alsduringdisaste m ni ga www.savin help with food, veterinary care and shelter for many different kinds of animals rescued from disasters. Since, Mintz has pioneered animal fostering schemes, animal adoption programs and manages scores of volunteers, one of which has been hand-feeding 89 baby squirrels since Hurricane Irene.

She is completely hands-on when it comes to animals which are struggling to survive within dire circumstances.

“We quickly learned that not all disasters are due to ‘natural’ causes,” she notes. “We rescue animals from abusive situations, in addition to helping people who are unable to financially care for their animals correctly.”

One of the nonprofit’s most fundamental campaigns has been to spread awareness about the unspeakable cruelties within the brutal puppy mill businesses. Saving Animals defines a puppy mill as a “commercial dog-breeding facility that is operated with profit as the central motivation, with little to no concern for animal welfare.” They highlight the fact that one of the worst practices is the debarking of helpless dogs. Callous kennel owners jam metal rods down the dog’s throats which ruptures their vocal cords and results in broken jaws, which never get treated. Saving Animals strongly advises people to adopt their dogs from rescue centers rather than buying them from places which may well have been supplied by a puppy mill.

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ments to date is their own uniquely designed 18-foot mobile care unit, which is used for emergency medical treatment. They also transport vital supplies and animals within a climate-controlled atmosphere, as well as shelter human volunteers. It is available for countless other animal welfare groups to use for fund-raising, educational and emergency purposes, too.

“We work closely with New Hanover County Animal Control who are very supportive of the work we do,” Mintz notes.

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Salty Paws is a guaranteed fabulous and educational family day out. Last year it attracted crowds of up to 3,000 people. Thus, they are expecting an even bigger turnout this year. It is a $5 entry fee, and children under 10 years of age are admitted free.

There will be music, children’s games and competitions, pet activities, delicious food and, of course, animals of every shape, size and color to stroke, adore and adopt!

All proceeds go toward supporting the vital work of Saving Animals During Disasters and other animal welfare groups. It will also support an exciting new venture: Saving Animals will be opening a thrift store in the spring in order to raise much-needed funds year round.

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with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY An option for suicide “with elegance and euphoria” is how Lithuanian-born Ph.D. candidate Julijonas Urbonas (London’s Royal College of Art) described his “Euthanasia (Roller) Coaster,” currently on the drawing board.

Urbonas’ model of “gravitational aesthetics” would be a third-mile-long, 1,600-foot-high thrill ride engineered to supply 10 Gs of centrifugal force (a spin at about 220 mph) to induce cerebral hypoxia, forcing blood away from the head and denying oxygen to the brain. Euphoria (and disorientation and anxiety, but not pain) are likely states to precede the brain’s shutdown.

Urbonas insisted that users would have the option through the first two minutes of the threeminute ride to rethink their decision and bail out (or else to push the final “FALL” button).

(Suicide is legal in four European countries and Oregon and Washington.)

Government in Action!

An open-government advocacy group’s survey of federal agencies, released in July, revealed that eight of them have unresolved

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Freedom of Information Act requests that are over a decade old, including one pending for more than 20 years. (The 1976 FOIA law requires resolution within 20 business days, with a 10-day extension under “unusual circumstances.”) (Also, regarding the FOIA, a June 2011 request by the city of Sioux City, Iowa, for background documents regarding the recent Postal Service decision to move jobs from Sioux City to Sioux Falls, S.D., was met promptly by the Postal Service’s forecast that the likely fee for the documents would be $831,000, even though under the law the first two search hours and the first 100 documents are free.)

In August, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s inspector general revealed that a $1,200 cash award was paid by the agency in 2010 to one of the very employees who had been specifically singled out for allowing Bernard Madoff to talk his way out of SEC inquiries in 2005 and 2006, before his epic Ponzi scheme was exposed in 2008.

(The IG helpfully recommended that, in the future, awards not be given to employees who have recently been facing potential disciplinary action for poor performance.)

Among the aftershocks of the 9-11 attacks on America was the colossal budgetbusting on “homeland security” a spending binge that, additionally, was thought to require something approaching uniform disbursement of funds throughout the 50 states. (Endless “what if” possibilities left no legislator willing to forsake maximum security.)

Among the questionable projects described in a Los Angeles Times August review were the purchase of an inflatable Zodiac boat with widescan sonar in case terrorists were eyeing Lake McConaughy in Keith County, Neb.; cattle nose leads, halters and electric prods (to protect against biological attacks on cows, award-

ed to Cherry County, Neb.); a terrorist-proof iron fence around a Veterans Affairs hospital near Asheville, N.C.; and $557,400 in communications and rescue gear in case North Pole, Alaska, got hit.

The Office of Personnel Management’s inspector general denounced the agency in September for promiscuously continuing to pay pension benefits to deceased federal retirees citing a 70 percent rise in bogus payments over the last five years. However, another federal inspector general (the Social Security Administration’s) chastised its agency for the opposite reason: About 14,000 people each year are cut off from benefits after erroneously being declared dead.

News That Sounds Like a Joke The convenience store clerk, Ms. Falguni Patel, was giving testimony in the September trial of Morgan Armstrong (charged with robbing her in Hudson, Fla., in 2009) when she began shaking and then passed out while seated in the witness box. A relative of Patel’s approached, removed her sneaker and held it to Patel’s face, without success. The relative explained that Patel was subject to such blackouts and that sniffing the sneaker often revives her. (After paramedics attended to her, Patel took the rest of the day off and went back to court the next morning.)

Great Art! Although Moroccan artist Mehdi-Georges Lahlou, 27, concedes that photographs can be misinterpreted, he maintains on his website that he never wants to hurt people’s feelings. Nevertheless, he said he is proud of his photo exhibit in which he stands completely nude, allowing various verses of the Quran to be projected on his skin. His latest scheduled appearance was at an art fair in Marrakesh in October.

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deep-rooted truths: Questioning life’s reality in ‘Yankee Tavern’

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and this week’s production of “Yankee Tavern” by Steven Dietz at the Red Barn Studio, I am just in awe of Wilmington’s goldmine of talent. Dietz is a hardworking, producing playwright who has yet to have a Broadway smash to make him a household name like Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams. His writing, however, is without question on par with both— maybe an interesting modern hybrid of the two. In “Yankee Tavern,” like Miller, Dietz deals with the deeprooted questions of the individual within society, personal and collective truths, and often painful collision these produce. Like Williams, he writes highly realistic dialogue that includes nuance and subtext, which hangs in the air with a heaviness that is almost visible.

Yankee Tavern is a dive in a basement of a condemned hotel in New York City. Adam (Rylan Morsbach), the barkeep, has inherited the watering hole from his deceased father. He and his beautiful fiancée, Janet (Isabel Heblich), are having the standard heated discussions about wedding plans, which mostly consist of him trying to find a way to make her happy and her not being pleased with the situation. The tavern’s longtime regular (who drinks for free) is Ray (Lee Lowrimore), a highly vocal conspiracy theorist. When he enters, he is on hold with a radio callin show and carries on a dialogue with Adam, Janet, the operator and eventually the show’s host. It all ends with his promise to call in next week, with insight into Yoko Ono’s connection with the Bay of Pigs. It is hilarious and stunning in its complexity.

Ray is simultaneously the comic relief and great frustration of Adam and Janet’s world. How can someone so smart have not done a thing with his life? How can he devote time to researching and formulating these theories, yet never have even written a book with this knowledge?

They can’t take him seriously, but they can’t dismiss him either—not only is he there, but he is quite literally the

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loudest voice in the room. Shouting long enough repeatedly makes ideas sound plausible—so is the basis of most propaganda, the repetition of the message.

Enter the mysterious stranger. He orders two Rolling Rocks, drinks one and lets the other sit. Palmer (Mike O’Neil) seems to take Ray seriously as he listens from the corner. Things begin to take a dark turn as Palmer’s inner knowledge of the events of 9/11 unfold, and the possibility that his theories might not be far-away ideas becomes all too frightening.

Director Dorothy Rankin doubles as the box office attendant at Red Barn. Though she was busy with all the last-minute details of the night, she was glowing with the anticipation of someone who has just spent days decorating an incredible wedding cake and is about to unveil it.

Now I know why; she should be incredibly proud of this show and the work that she has coaxed together. Mike O’Neil in particular stands out. In real life, O’Neil is kind and gentle mannered. His transformation into the villain for this role was complete. “I know there’s a gun behind the bar,” he says. “You don’t need it; I’m not going to hurt you.” Once the audience hears those words, they know it’s bad going on worse. His cold, controlled delivery literally made my blood run cold. When he first walked onstage, I kept looking for that signature smile, but its absence was conspicuous and ominous. He doesn’t wave his arms and act crazy—a direct foil to Lowrimore’s portrayal of the crazy man in the room—and it’s far more frightening.

Lowrimore has nailed the good-hearted, mentally unstable, crazy man of whom many have met and even fear resides within us. The world continues to turn around Ray, and he swirls within his own little universe of Yankee Tavern, proving himself much more capable of running the bar in Adam’s absence than anyone had ever suspected.

“Here are the invoices for deliveries, the mail, and we sponsored a women’s soccer team!” he says proudly to Janet. Lowrimore makes it clear to Ray that the tavern is

the center of his universe. He wants Ray’s theories only at arms length—ideas he never has to touch or encounter among the lives of his loved ones.

Heblich and Morsbach are a wonderful pairing. With her bright red hair and warm, loving personality, it is obvious that Janet really is the first ray of sunshine to cross the threshold of the Tavern in years. This is a very mature role for Morsbach; it has a lot of potential pitfalls and easy outs, like fondling or kissing Janet constantly or caving into an easy rage with Ray. Morsbach and Rankin have taken Adam into an adult world: His love for Janet is evident every time they look at each other from across the room. They carry on in a comfortable, settled relationship, done with undergrad studies and starting their real lives.

My mother used to say one could always identify people on first dates because they talked constantly. After they heard each other’s stories, though, sometimes it’s just nice to be quiet in the presence of love and trust.

Janet and Adam are on that cusp: they love, and they almost trust. Morsbach in his interactions with Ray also beautifully channels every person saddled with a family member (Ray is definitely family) who is irritating but whose love runs deep. Ray could try the patience of a saint. Morsbach’s long fuse with Ray is extraordinary, so when he finally does blow up—over a true, deep wound —it is understandable and believable.

In act two Heblich’s personal journey would make Stella Adler proud. She uses all the nuance of body language to communicate clearly and obviously the purgatory that has descended upon her. Without hysterics but with a real fear of Palmer and the power he possesses, she falls into a darkness that is terrifyingly real in its simplicity.

Live theatre presents an opportunity to engage in a topic and art with an immediacy that film and television just cannot match. “Yankee Tavern,” the script and the cast, produce a compelling and thought-provoking evening that does just that.

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‘q’ is for quality!

City Stage nails season opener and quirky Wilmington debut

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trial on my fortitude, so when heading to “Avenue Q” on Saturday evening, I was looking forward to an escape into hilarity, away from my woes. City Stage’s latest season premiere and Wilmington debut involves puppets—profane puppets acting like everyday humans, poking fun at mediocrity while living in its throes. They curse, argue and have sex. Into the show’s third number, “It Sucks to Be Me,” I realized I was among like-minded folk who also were struggling to make sense of the haphazard world in which they live. It was perfect serendipity.

First and foremost, “Avenue Q” is a blast!

One of the most complimentary claims about City Stage is they continuously push and lick the edgy envelope on what gets staged locally. I commend them for bringing to town a debut like “Q,” which won three Tony’s in 2004. Secondly, the cast gives this show every ounce of quirky breath it deserves. Puppeteers not only act each character’s facial expression and body movement on cue and in full view, but they command the colorful Muppet spin-offs in every vocal pitch and diction, while singing and dancing. Most of them also play more than one puppet every scene change; it’s simply astonishing to watch.

A parody on “Sesame Street,” wherein neighbors greet each other and sing about whatever’s on their mind daily, the show opens among Avenue Q’s run-down brownstones— simply and effectively constructed by Scenic Asylum. Unlike “sunny days sweeping the clouds away,” these tenants slouch in the darker side of the human condition, whether making fun of one another or handing down practical advice that tells it like it is rather than like people want it to be: tied in bright ribbons with puppy dogs and rainbows. The reality that we’re told we’re special as kids finds its match in adulthood on Avenue Q—everyone learns quickly that “special” isn’t really afforded to the majority.

The show opens with a newly graduated English student and tenant Princeton, who is struggling to find his purpose in life. Jason Aycock gives the orange-faced puppet a hopeful endearment in his fresh-faced outlook as a grad, a time when everything seems promising and new. It doesn’t take long before he delves into the natural progression of worry once the daily grind of being unemployed and broke starts wearing on him. Aycock makes Princeton an ordinary, lovable young man, especially relatable in “Purpose.” The number also boasts cardboard boxes with goggle-eyes as backup singers and proves a feast for the eyes. The message ain’t so bad either: “Purpose/it’s that little flame/that lights a fire under your ass/purpose/it keeps you going strong/like a car with a full tank of gas.”

Aycock’s seamless transition into Rod is ease-

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ful, as he distinguishes young and hopeful into weary, self-conscious adult. One minute he’s onstage singing about finding life’s meaning before returning to sing about hiding from it in “My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada.” Rod’s purpose in the show is to come to terms with being gay; he’s also a Republican investment banker, who, according to his neighbor, Christmas Eve, no one would want to befriend. The weight of Rod’s conundrum seems unacceptably shameful for 2011: to be who you are without fear of being ostracized. Nonetheless, it’s still very real. That it shows up in modern art comes with applause as much as sadness, since it notes humanity’s lack of progression. “Avenue Q” irreverently tips its hat to such during the show’s final number, with a simple sign and break in silence (don’t blink or you might miss it!).

The best puppet onstage is Kate Monster, the elementary school teacher who dreams of opening a special school for monsters only. The little purple monster is enlivened because of the fantastic job Rachael Sutton does with the character. Every exaggerated eye pop and lip pout, every nervous bout of temerity and junction of self-doubt is near perfection. I love Sutton in this production; she knows exactly when to sass and snark it up, and she has perfect judgement in toning it down. She sashays with oomph, especially as her counter puppet, Lucy T. Slut, nemesis to Kate Monster. Her presence onstage ups the ante among local actors, and her solo, “There’s a Fine, Fine Line,” will ring true to many flailing relationships.

Trekkie Monster comes second in command to the most entertaining furball—though, he most certainly garners the most laughs. Adam Poole should audition for “Sesame Street”—he sounds so much like Cookie Monster and Ernie, it’s uncanny. Of Poole’s puppets, Nicky and Trekkie, the latter is the standout role. Trekkie is addicted to porn without chagrin, and Poole gives him a manic energy and cool demeanor unmatched by his co-stars. What starts out as Kate’s song, “The Internet is for Porn,” turns into a Trekkie hit for which the audience will hoot and holler. Poole really nails nuance with his characters, too, from the light snores of Nicky during a dream scene to Trekkie’s underhanded comments often heard in the midst of chaos.

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COLORFUL ANIMATION: The entire cast of ‘Avenue Q’ brings one of the most demanding and engaging shows to City Stage this weekend. Courtesy photo.

lovely to see Chiaki Ito onstage and not behind the keys; the music director mostly performs in the band during City Stage performances.

Her role as Christmas Eve is a win. Ito plays a stereotypical Japanese transplant with broken English, pronouncing Ls like Rs. She’s a therapist-wannabe, hindered by a no-job, lazy bones husband, Brian (Bradley Evans), which entices many expected jokes of the husband/ wife caliber. Her solo with Kate Monster, “The More You Ruv Someone,” should be many newlyweds’ first dance song (I even tapped my fiancé about it). It rightfully distinguishes—or not—that fine line between love and hate.

Evans completes the couple with perfect apathy, only shining under boisterous circumstances that garner him attention; hence, “I’m Not Wearing Any Underwear.” His philosophy—“unemployed rearranged spells opportunity!”—sits hopelessly on his wife’s shoulders. Evans is understated but filled with a large personality that shines subtly against the cast.

Tracy Byrd plays superintendent Gary Coleman (and, yes, many “Diff’rent Strokes” jokes ensue) with a wink and thumbs-up brilliancy. He gyrates against a broom stick like a professional stripper in “You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You’re Makin’ Love)”—played during the very verbose and colorful puppet sex scene. He pokes fun of everyone on Earth during “Schadenfreude,” the German word for reveling in others’ misfortunes. Byrd approaches the child-celebrity-gone-everyday-citizen without self-aggrandizing flair. Instead, he’s forthright

and kitschy, plus, he gets to sing the best songs throughout the show. He does so with an amazing set of pipes, as heard in “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” (“Ethnic jokes may be uncouth/but only ‘cause they’re based on truth”).

Filling out the cast are the impeccable devils-in-disguise, the Bad Idea Bears, who squeal and laugh in high-pitches like demonic darlings.

Adam Poole and Anna Gamel puppeteer them with zeal for being naughty. They’re like the bad influences from middle school who taunt teens to smoke behind the bleachers. And they’re fantastic as they try to get Princeton to buy a case of beer (“Hey, it’s better to buy in bulk!”) instead of paying his rent with the money his parents gave him. They’re the cutest duo of peer pressure ever to hit the stage, as they push Kate Monster to drink more yummy Long Island Iced Teas and forget about her teaching job in the morning (all so Princeton can get in her pants, of course).

Speaking of Gamel, she excels as every actor’s right-hand woman, often switching off puppets with her colleagues and helping them maneuver with ease between their characters. The fluidity of the cast changes are truly exceptional.

So many zingers run throughout the show, never does a moment flutter in boredom. Everything is spot-on, from the costume changes of the puppets, to the wicked lighting in Princeton’s nightmare wedding scene, to the wind howling throughout the theater as if atop the Empire State Building. Details give this show high production value. “Avenue Q”certainly will have folks singing their blues away, but only in the sense that misery enjoys company ... and humor and maybe helping others, too. In the end, sometimes all we can do is laugh about life’s adversity and bask in the fact that it’s only “for now.” Nothing’s permanent after all—except death and taxes.

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spiralling art: Grey Pascal closes his show at ACME this Saturday

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a conceptual artist. That’s not to say Pascal doesn’t agree with the title, but due to preconceived notions and stigmas, it’s a label he is not entirely comfortable with.

He’d prefer to be called an “approachable conceptual artist.” However, a more fitting description of his work would be to call Pascal an “obsessive-compulsive artist.”

“Being obsessive-compulsive means doing the same thing over and over again,” he explains, extending an arm toward his studio space in ACME downtown, off 4th Street.

“And that’s what I do.”

His studio is emblematical of Pascal’s selfdiagnosis: There are several installations and sculptures composed of routine items, such as film strips, string, wire, styrofoam peanuts and Play-Doh. Each item is meticulously arranged into abstract forms that eventually make these familiar items seem extraordinary. Whereas Andy Warhol used repetition in his work, specifically with iconic images to make them meaningless, Pascal utilizes repetition with common objects to make them meaningful.

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The piece, “Downward Spiral,” consists of several spools of plastic trash bags that are connected on one long string. The bags have been cut down the sides, spread apart and painted a spectrum of colors and precisely hung from the ceiling. Pascal describes it a “very colorful and whimsical” installation, but its origin comes from a much different feeling altogether. Earlier in the year, Pascal lost a close friend to suicide, and very recently he lost his father to heart disease.

“The piece is about loss,” he acknowledges. “I initially had a very different concept for the show, but because of everything I was

ARTIST IN THE MIX; Grey Pascal stands among his community-handled art installation, consisting of painted trash bags, in his latest exhibition, “Downward Spiral.” Photo by Alex Pompliano

going through, I lacked motivation. Before I knew it, I was also lacking time.”

As the youngest of eight kids with a Southern Baptist minister, father out of Turkey, NC, Pascal describes his upbringing “very country.” However, he cites art as ever-present, claiming he has been “creating things out of nothing” his whole life. Having studied at Cape Fear Community College, Pascal continued his education with the directors and his colleagues at the art studio.

“I didn’t start calling myself an artist until I moved into ACME,” Pascal says. “That jump-started everything. There’s something really magical about it. [When I’m there,] I work harder and better.”

What originally was supposed to be a solo

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effort by Pascal, “Downward Spiral” eventually turned into a community art project. Inspired by the collaborative installations by two fellow local artists—Meredith Connelly’s “Conjunction” installation at UNCW and Dixon Stetler’s “Key Fence,” as seen along Front and Princess streets, downtown—Pascal designed the installation to be a workin-process until the final contribution.

“This was the most I’ve ever struggled with a piece before,” he recalls. “I was overwhelmed with the feeling that I could not do it on my own. [Then] I had the epiphany that this was literally true: I could not do it alone with my art or my life. That’s what inspired me to turn it into a community project.”

Pascal describes the process as being therapeutic in dealing with the grief brought on by his personal losses. He opened “Downward Spiral” to the public on September 23rd, encouraging everyone to help paint the trash bags or assist in hanging them. He will reopen the studio on October 14th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for one final day of contributions.

“Generally, my art is about connecting to people,” Pascal adds. “Sometimes that is more conceptual, but this particular piece has been about connecting in a very literal way.”

According to Pascal, the closing reception of “Downward Spiral” at ACME will feature a couple of special elements for the audience. Though he is keeping a lid on the surprises, Pascal divulges that there will be an interactive kinetic sculpture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. that ties in with the theme of the show. After an hour of contributions, the sculpture will then lend itself toward a brief performance art.

The name may not necessarily indicate it, but surprisingly enough, Pascal anticipates the show to be fun. “It’s funny that the piece is called ‘Downward Spiral,’ because it was dealing with a lot of dark things from this past year,” Pascal says. “But it’s about translating it into a light feeling. The performance piece itself is about transformation. I actually toyed with the idea of calling it ‘Upward Spiral.’”

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the giver: Pianist performs as a non-profit fund-raiser and promoter of young talent

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user performed in Wilmington was five years ago. In the time between, the Juilliard graduate has been sharing her original piano compositions, along with some traditional classical pieces, in cities like Boston and abroad. On Saturday, October 15th, she will return to Thalian Hall for a concert that will expose 10 up-and-coming young artists, as well as raise money for a non-profit.

Weyerhaeuser grew up in Tehran, Iran, but came to the United States to pursue her passion for the piano. It spawned, she believes, from her father’s love for music. From her youth it was undeniable she would also grow to be an artist.

Those who have seen Weyerhaeuser know that her fingers move nimbly across the keys, almost as though they play on their own. She sways with the music and appears deeply focused on the process of creating, even while playing something’s she rehearsed again and again. “[Playing piano] comes from within me,” she shares.

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She is the first pianist to receive the Albert Schweitzer Medal for Artistry. As well, she and her husband, Henry, were named two of the top 50 arts community leaders in 2004 by the StarNews, no doubt because they have such big hearts. The Weyerhaeusers participated in projects to have children’s novels translated into other languages, held benefits for patients of Duke Children’s Hospital, and they donated a concert Steinway grand piano to Thalian in 1999—the same instrument on which she will perform on Saturday. Thus, it’s no surprise this show will be a fund-raiser, too.

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PHILANTHROPIC PIANIST: Roya Weyerhaeuser shares her music to raise money for Welcome Home Angel, a non-profit helping families in need. Courtesy photo.

Welcome Home Angel is a Wilmington-based non-profit founded in 2007 to help families who have a child dealing with a devastating illness or injury. When a young one comes home from the hospital, recovery can be very intimidating, and hope may seem so hard to foster. Parents hear questions like, “Will I be able to walk again?” or “Why did this happen to me?” Spouses, too, may ask themselves, “Why our family?”

Welcome Home Angel seeks to alleviate the stress, worry and suffering by remodeling the child’s bedroom to make it more accessible and inviting as he heals. They even do mini-makeovers on his siblings’ rooms to remind them that they are important and loved as well. Plus, the organization’s “Guardian Angels” offer information to parents on other non-profits and agencies that can provide goods and services to make everyone’s lives easier.

“When I heard about [Welcome Home Angel], it was really close to home,” Weyerhaeuser recalls. “I’m not gonna say that I was in the same position, but my husband had an accident, and when he came home from the hospital in a wheelchair, we had to really try to make the house comfortable. Then, when I heard what the families are going through, especially with the younger children, it was just so heartwrenching for me to struggle with. It’s wonderful to be able to do something about it, to help out in any way we can.”

Weyerhaueser also hopes she’ll be able to annually introduce new talent to the community, as she’ll be joined by 10 young artists onstage.

Featured are Roxanna and Rebecca Goudarzi, two vocalists who grew up in Wilmington and attended Duke University and Davidson College, respectively. Pianist Dr. Lenard Edralin also will perform.

“We’ve been practicing for four months,” Weyerhaeuser explains. “They’re very talented. It’s so nice to be able to promote the Goudarzis, Lenard and the others who will join me—the surprises—on the stage.”

Again, because of her own experiences, Weyerhaeuser feels close to the performers she auditioned. She knows what it’s like to perform tirelessly in pursuit of recognition, and she wants to prove to these artists that their talent is real.

“It is very hard, especially as a young artist, to make a name for yourself,” she says. “When I first started, I played the restaurants; I played at this, I played at that. It was difficult. This, to me, is not [so] I can promote them, because I’ve been there, but just, ‘Hey, let’s do it!’ We have so many wonderful talents in Wilmington—I mean, they are good. But they just don’t have the opportunity to get on the stage.”

Weyerhaeuser says she auditioned so many performers that she will have to continue this benefit in the future, perhaps over a two- or three-night special event. She and her husband even have been considering a series, but for now, the initial show is a trial run.

“I wish I had more time as it was, concertwise,” she shares. “I’m just scratching at the talent in this town with 10 other people. I know this is going to be good. But next year, I want to keep this going to promote the young artists and for Welcome Home Angel. There were so many talented people that we auditioned—if I put them all together, it would be eight hours of performing!”

Tickets for the concert are $25, available at www.royaweyerhaueser.com or www. thalianhall.com. Immediately following the show will be a champagne reception which is also $25, available on either website.

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Hanner, a member of Da Howlies and The NoSeRidErs, is excited that larger touring acts can now play places like Brooklyn Arts Center (BAC) and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. “[But] the heart of Wilmington is the dozens of local bands that are practicing twice a week, gigging whenever they can, and creating a wonderful world of music.’

On Saturday, October 16th, BAC will celebrate the talent of local artists with Nofo Loco, an all-day festival. Showcased will be groups Hanner claims contributed to the 10-year progression of our music scene, as well as newer acts that offer fresh, modern sounds. The festival will feature food vendors, skate ramps and a kids’ area (fitting since children under 6 are free). Admission for kids 6-18 is $10, while adults will pay $12.

Tickets are available at Gravity Records, BAC’s box office and www.brooklynartsnc. com. Doors open at noon, and the bands will play the inside stage and outdoor courtyard well into the night. Here’s the Nofo Loco lineup and what guests can expect: 12 p.m.: Possum Creek, outside This trio’s goal is to keep the old-school Carolina-style bluegrass tradition alive and kickin’. Made up of Alex Ball (fiddle and guitar), Jones Smith (mandolin, banjo, guitar) and Ben Chontos (upright bass), the band calls their three-part harmonies “proud singin’.”

Bob Phillips (electric guitar), Jones Smith (upright bass), Jim Kaylis (drums) and Michael Rayle (rhythm guitar).

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6 p.m.: Da Howlies, outside This 10-year-old group features ukulele, steel guitar and stand-up bass. They merge Hawaiian jazz, classic ukulele tunes, bluegrass and country. Hanner is joined by Bill Ladd, John McIntyre and Seth Moody, and they add an interesting twist to covers from Johnny Cash to Beck.

12:45 p.m.: Kings of the Weekend, inside Currently recording an EP, Kings of the Weekend brings a fusion of indie pop, hard alternative rock and blues. Members include Aaron Gallimore on guitar, vocalist Joshua Sullivan on bass, Nate Rimes on guitar and Hunter Edwards on drums.

1:30 p.m.: Glow in the Dark Scars, outside Fred Champion (guitar, drums, vocals), helped open CD Alley and ran the shop until it closed in January 2010. That venture, paired with his GITDS gig, was a vehicle for exposing people to quality new music. Aside from Champion, the band has an ever-changing line-up. Over 15 years old, the group plays original pieces about angst and love, sprinkled subconsciously with hope.

2:15 p.m.: The NoSeRidErs, inside This surf rock band mixes in a little newwave essence with retro sounding keyboards and tribal drum beats. With Hanner on bass and singing, the group is rounded out by Seth Moody (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Brian Drake (guitar) and Dean Grey (drums).

3 p.m.: The Barnraisers, outside A bluegrass husband-and-wife duo, The Barnraisers include Tiff Reece (five-string banjo) and Adam Forsythe (guitar). When the band formed, Reece had never played

6:45 p.m.: Lamont Skylark, inside A four-piece which includes original members Kevin Rhodes (drums, piano, Hammond organ) and Lincoln Morris, as well as Bill Donovan (synthesizer, turntables, bass, wooden flute, trombone, percussion) and Ted Crenshaw (guitar, banjo, lap steel, bass).

They write originals that are honest and challenge their label as alternative country.

BEAUTY AND BLUEGRASS: The Barnraisers, a local husband-and-wife musical duo will perform at 3 p.m. during Brooklyn Art Center’s Nofo Loco. Courtesy photo.

banjo before. Now their accomplishments include opening for The Avett Brothers. and winning Best Band twice in encore’s annual reader’s poll.

3:45 p.m.: Justin Lacy and The Swimming Machine, inside This nine-person ensemble offers quite the dynamic sound. Old-school horns mesh with bumpkin folk in upbeat grooves, or soothing strings meld for a ‘70s easy-listening-rock vibe in slower songs. Actress Sophie Amelkin shines on vocals, as does Adam Powell (whistles, percussion). Lacy is featured on the acoustic guitar, with others playing mandolin, violin, upright bass, trumpet and Tenor sax.

4:30 p.m.: Deadly Lo-Fi, outside Consisting of “Crunch Mama K” (vocals, guitar, keys, sax) and “The Good Reverend T” (vocals, drums, guitar), Deadly Lo-Fi has a style that evokes images of a seedy Mexican bar in an old Western flick. Yet they can play multiple genres, including their self-titled “garage surf”—which is like the Beach Boys meets The Kooks.

5:15 p.m.: Phantom Playboys, inside This band’s concert is more like a theater production as they perform with retro flair.

Their brand is rockabilly, a blend of country, blues and rock ‘n’ roll reminiscent of the ‘50s. The boys are Eric Lawson (vocals),

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7:30 p.m.: L Shape Lot, outside This group has four singers: Eric Miller (acoustic guitar), Alex Lanier (electric/ acoustic guitar), John Kovalski (drums) and Rick Williams (bass). Voted Best Band in our reader’s poll for 2011, they offer a mix of Americana, bluegrass and country, narrativestyle lyrics and vocal harmonies with a backwoods quality.

8:15 p.m.: After School Special, inside Fans of this band have seen up to 10 performers onstage at any given time. Their range includes rock, hip-hop, ska, reggae, punk and funk. Their soulful, disco-like vocals pair with two drummers and three horns to provide a unique musical experience.

9 p.m.: D.H.I.M., outside Also known as Disciples of His Imperial Majesty, this group plays upbeat reggae with Timi Irie as lead vocalist and percussionist. Back-up vocalists are joined by drums, bass, guitar and keys to complete the Jamaican vibe.

9:45 p.m.: D&D Sluggers, inside Timothy David White and C. Dustin Overcash perform alternative rock/pop with chiptunes—yes, 8-bit video game sounds made with a Nintendo Gameboy and DS. 10:30 p.m.: Selah Dubb, inside Over 15 years old, this group is Mark Evangelist (vocals, guitar, writer, producer), Heather Purdin (support vocals, keys) and Quazi (drums). Their blend of surf, reggae and rock is like Sublime meets Bob Marley.

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Mainstrea WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 ACouStIC JAzz PIAno wIth JAmES JArVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 oPEn mIC nIght —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 roB ronnEr —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 StEVEn ComPton —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680 DJ JAy —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 thE gEt Down JAm wIth mIkE FruShA AnD FrIEnDS —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 gAry ALLEn’S ACouStIC oPEn mIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 kArAokE wIth hELLz BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 kArAokE wIth DJ BrEwtAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJBE EXtrEmE kArAokE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 rogEr DAVIS AnD ron wILSon —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 BEnny hILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 LIVE JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 JErEmy norrIS —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 DJ SIr nICk BLAnD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 LIVE ACouStIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 JAImE mIChELE —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

‘I’LL BE CAPTIVATED’: Edwin McCain plays his famed love songs and more soft alternative rock at downtown’s Brooklyn Arts Center on Thursday, October 13th. Photo by Zack Arias.

ThuRSDAY, OCTOBER 13 trIVIA wIth DJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 trIVIA wIth PArty grAS DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 DJ BAttLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DJ LorD wALruS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 kArAokE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DJ SwEAt —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJBE EXtrEmE kArAokE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 SEA PAnS —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 kArAokE wIth SCott —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

LIVE JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 Bong hItS For JESuS, DoCo —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 mIkE o’DonnELL (PAtIo); JIm AShLEy (SongwrItEr ShowCASE, 2nD FLoor) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 kErStEn CAPrA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Lynn AnD thE wAVE —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 EDwIn mCCAIn —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 John gLoVEr —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 thE LAmPIng ShADES —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DuELIng PIAnoS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 toP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 FIrEDAnCE & DrumS @ DArk, DJ mIt PSytrAnCE (11Pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

kArAokE wIth DJ DAmon —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 Duo SurEño (CLASSICAL guItAr) —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999

fRiDAY, OCTOBER 14 kArAokE wIth AShLEy —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DuELIng PIAnoS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ Dr. JonES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 DJ BAttLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 houSE/tEChno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 LIVE muSIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 kArAokE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

DJBe extreme KaraoKe —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 artiSt SymPoSium —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 acouStic Jazz Piano with JameS JarviS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ willie Stylez —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 KaraoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 i am love —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 zuKimoon —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 overtyme —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Daniel PariSh —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 JaSon roSS —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 the FuSticS —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 marK DaFFer —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BlacK Dahlia murDer, all Shall PeriSh, cannaBiS corPSe —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Jazz with Benny hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ P FunK —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 machine gun —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 ont St.; Port city trio —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. uitar) outh 17th St., ultraviolet hiPPoPotamuS, Former chamPionS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BlinD lemon PleDge (tiKi Stage, 8Pm4 12am); DJ Dane Britt (inSiDe, 10Pm-2am) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 95-6204 689-7219

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DJ Sweat —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJBe extreme KaraoKe —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 B-walK, wl2F —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 get BacK —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Snave anD the graSS —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 Daniel PariSh —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 KerSten caPra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 SuSan Savia —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 live muSic —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 gay taStee —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 grounD uP, the lamPing ShaDeS —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 little Dirty mega Dance Party (21 anD unDer) —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Flannel reBellion —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 hamBone willie —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Jimmy mowery —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 the olD ceremony —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 chicKenheaD BlueS (tiKi Stage, 8Pm12am); DJ Dane Britt (inSiDe, 10 Pm-2am) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

Sunday, OCTOBEr 16 l ShaPe lot (3Pm); clay crottS (8Pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KaraoKe with hellz Belle —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 oPen mic night with Jeremy norriS anD JaSon JacKSon —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 Benny hill anD FrienDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ Jay —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 Perry Smith (Brunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 arlene maria SParacia —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

noFo loco (wilmington muSicianS ShowcaSe) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 Frontier rucKuS, miKe Blair anD the StonewallS —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 organ DeDication recital —Chestnut St. Presbyterian Church, 714 Chestnut St.; 343-6969 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 overtyme —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS 100 S. Front St. Downtown 251-1832

MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken • $3 Gin & Tonic OPEN MIC NIGHT TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $350 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm, 1/2 Priced Wine Bottle $250 Blue Moons • $250 Corona/Corona Light LIVE MUSIC: ROB RONNER THURSDAY $250 Domestic Bottles, • $3 Import Bottles, $3 Rum and Coke LIVE MUSIC: MIKE O’DONNELL 50¢ Steamed oysters and shrimp after 6pm FRIDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $3 Landshark • $3 Kamikaze • $5 Bombs SATURDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles on 2nd floor 10pm $2 Coors Light • $3 Fruit Punch shots SUNDAY $250 Corona Live Music L Shape Lot at 3pm Clay Crotts at 8pm

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Steven comPton —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 KaraoKe —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 Dance Party with DJ P FunK anD cheDr SeleKt —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 oPen mic night —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 KaraoKe with DJ @-hole —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ richtermeiSter —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Pengo with Beau gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 Brett JohnSon’S Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPen mic with JoSh Solomon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 multimeDia oPen mic —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

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TuESday, OCTOBEr 18 roB Bocchino anD mereDith JoneS —The Pilot House, 2 Ann St. #3; 343-0200 KaraoKe with miKe norriS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 caPe Fear BlueS Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 the DeaD PhiSh Panic —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 inDie muSic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraoKe with DJ Party graS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 trivia with Dutch From 94.5 the hawK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 cary BenJamin —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DixielanD allStarS —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 muShroom heaD —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 live acouStic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

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910.798.9464

MONDAY 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY $5 Pizzas TUESDAY LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $250 WEDNESDAY Miller Light Pints $150 Coronoa/ Corona Lite Bottles $250 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas $4 THURSDAY Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller $5 Red Stripe Bottles $250 Fat Tire Bottles $250 FRIDAY Cosmos $4, 007 $350 Guinness Cans $3 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5 5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS 4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700 Sunday-nFL Sunday TickeT $3 Domestic Schooners $2 Domestic Drafts $9.99 All You Can Eat Wings at the Bar 1/2 Priced Select Appetizers at the Bar Monday nighTFooTbaLL $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas TueSday-kidS eaT Free nighT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WedneSday $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas ThurSday $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts Friday-TgiF $3.50 Cosmos $2.00 Domestic Drafts SaTurday-coLLege FooTbaLL $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas Monday- Friday 1/2 Priced Appetizers from 4-7 pm & 9 pm -close at the bar Free Appetizer of the Day with purchase of a non-refillable beverage from 5-7 at the bar.

SaTurday & Sunday All You Can Eat Wings $9.99 all day at the bar

Moxology Sun. & Mon. $5 Specialty Cocktails 1/2 Price Apps (with entree purchase excludes carpaccio and mussels)

TueSday Choice $5 Wines by the Glass 1/2 Price Apps (with entree purchase excludes carpaccio and mussels)

WedneSday Ladies Day and Night! $5 Specialty Ladies’ Cocktail 16 Choices of Wine at $5 1/2 Price Apps (with entree purchase excludes carpaccio and mussels)

ThurSday $30.00 4-Course Prix Fixe!

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Friday & SaTurday All Desserts are $5!

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920 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Town Center (910) 509-0805

Bar & Comedy Room

Nightly Food Specials starting at 5:00pm

Oct. 14th & 15th Doors at 7 p.m.

Show at 8 p.m.

EVERY WEEKDAY 5:00-7:00!

$5 appetizers NIGHTLY SPECIALS MONDAY Pulled Pork Nachos $5 $2 Draft - $3 Well Drinks TUESDAY Eat Spot Burger $7 Bottle Beer $2 Domestic - $3 Imports & Micros WEDNESDAY Tacos $5 $4 Margaritas THURSDAY Ribeye Special $12 1/2 price bottle of wine FRIDAY Draft Day- $2- $3-$4-$5 SATURDAY Carolina Brews $3 SUNDAY Steak & Eggs $8 (all day) Bloody Mary – Mimosa $4

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TheEatSpot.com 34 North Front Street

EVERY DAY COORS LT $3.50

(corner of Front and Princess)

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College Night KaraoKe —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 PiaNo reCePtioN —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

Wednesday, october 19 aCoustiC Jazz PiaNo with James Jarvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 oPeN miC Night —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 rob roNNer —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 steveN ComPtoN —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680 DJ Jay —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 the get DowN Jam with miKe Frusha aND FrieNDs —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 gary alleN’s aCoustiC oPeN miC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KaraoKe with hellz belle —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 KaraoKe with DJ brewtal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJbe eXtreme KaraoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 sai ColliNs —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 oPeN miC Night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 Jeremy Norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 DJ sir NiCK blaND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 live aCoustiC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 live musiC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

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ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC OCTOBER 28, 29, & 30 • 2011 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!

ASHEVILLE, NC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 CONTROVERSIAL COSTUMING: GWAR, a heavy metal group that was actually banned in North Carolina during the early ‘90s for its crude onstage props, will return to invade Amos’ Southend in Charlotte on Tuesday, October 18th. Courtesy photo.

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus strEEt, ralEigh, nC (919) 821-4111 10/14: The Movement, Three Legged Fox 10/15: Cravin’ Melon, The Veldt, Boom, DJ Chung Yi 10/16: North Mississippi Allstars, Alabama Shakes 10/18: Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze 10/19: Trace Bundy AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 south tryon strEEt, CharlottE, nC (704) 377-6874 10/12: Iration, Through the Roots, Tomorrow’s Bad Seed 10/13: The Movement, Machines Are People Too, Bums Lie 10/14: Angie Aparo, Mark Kano, Mike Garrigan of Athenaeum 10/15: Three Legged Fox, Sun-Dried Vibes, Matt Irie 10/16: Never Shout Never, A Rocket to the Moon, Fake Problems, Carter Hulsey 10/18: GWAR, Every Time I Die, Ghoul THE ORANGE PEEL 101 biltmorE avEnuE, ashEvillE, nC (828) 225-5851 10/13: G Love and Special Sauce, The Apache Relay 10/14: Frankie Ballard 10/18: Misfits, JuiceheaD HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 hwy. 17 south, n. myrtlE bEaCh, sC (843) 272-3000 10/14: Styx, The Dirty Guv’nahs 10/15: Never Shout Never ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 hwy. 17 s., n. myrtlE bEaCh, sC (843) 272-1111 10/15: Kenny Rogers

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 w. lEE st., grEEnsboro, nC (336) 373-7400 10/14: Luke Bryan 10/16: B.B. King VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 Pavilion blvd., CharlottE, nC (704) 549-5555 10/7: Toby Keith, Eric Church, JT Hodges 10/8: Chris Brown, Bow Wow, T-Pain, Tyga CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. main strEEt, Carrboro, nC (919) 967-9053 10/12: Stars, North Highlands 10/13: Iration, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Through the Roots 10/14: Benji Hughes, The Ghost of Rock, The Toddlers, David Bazan, The Dogwoods 10/15: Seven Brides for the Meatwagon, Kerbloki, Crooked Fingers, Cross Ghost 10/16: MC Chris, MC Lars, Mega Ran, Adam WarRock 10/17: Deer Tick, Virgin Forest, Dead People 10/18: Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band, An Horse 10/19: The Rosebuds, Hospitality, Heather McEntire DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 vivian st., durham, nC (919) 680-2727 10/18: Joe Walsh, The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band THE FILLMORE 1000 sEaboard strEEt, CharlottE, nC (704) 549-5555 10/12: Warren Haynes Band 10/13: J. Cole 10/14: Trey Anastasio Band 10/16: Styx 10/18: The Dirty Heads, Gym Class Heroes 10/19: Blue October

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 PASSION PIT • UMPHREY’S MCGEE • M83 SPECIAL DISCO VERSION: JAMES MURPHY & PAT MAHONEY GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY • CHILDISH GAMBINO • NEON INDIAN BEATS ANTIQUE • GLASSER • TORO Y MOI • EOTO • KODE9 THE DRUMS • GOLD PANDA • SAVOY • EMANCIPATOR • BATHS FAREED HAQUE + MATHGAMES • FORD & LOPATIN • ACTIVE CHILD

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kickstart our hearts: Cucalorus Film Festival does one last push for annual fest fundage

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ince itS inception in

1994,

our

local darling of an independent film festival, Cucalorus, has been screening documentaries, local and international features, music videos, shorts and more to a wide array of fans. Recognized in 2009 as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals” by

MovieMaker Magazine and as one of the Brooks Institutes “Top 10 Film Festivals,” Cucalorus is not only vital to Wilmington’s film scene but a bloodline to the the independent film industry across the world.

Held every November, the festival brings people together and has a positive effect on the creative nature of our fair port city. “By bringing international media attention to [the local film industry], it reinforces our role as an important production location,” Dan Brawley, media collaborator and Cucalorus curator, states.

“It acts as a catalyst for film activity.”

This year’s 17th annual event will be held from November 10th through 13th, with a total of 120 international and independent screenings to an audience of 10,000 or more. In addition to providing a fix for local cinephiles, there will be over 200 filmmakers and artists joining the streets of our city—dancers, musicians, spoken word poets, comedians and at least one mime. “What festival is complete without a mime?” Cucalorians ask.

To make the magic happen, the folks organizing the festival need to raise $17,000 in a final push of fundage to ensure the event gets underway. After running a successful local campaign, gaining support from 75 businesses, the team had raised $3,327 as of press time.

They’re working under a tight deadline, too: Thursday, October 20th at 10:11 a.m. EST. If they don’t raise all funds by then, they get nothing per Kickstarter’s rules. “We’re left with a big hole in the budget,” Brawley says. The money raised will be for “nothing too sexy, really,” he jokes. Although, anyone who’s attended Cucalorus could argue everything about it

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ON THE ICE took Best Feature at the Beriln Film Festival and will show at Cucalorus 17. Locals Chad Keith and Jonathan Guggenheim were part of the production design team in 2010. Courtesy photo.

is sex-a-licious. Cucalorians need to continue fixing “the nuts and bolts of putting on the festival.” Some monies will go toward food for the staff, others to help with projection equipment needed to screen the films in high quality. Without the necessary funds, the team is in limbo on the adjustment of the annual event. “It would be a pretty big impact on the festival,” Brawley notes, “and its continued service to artists and the community.”

In addition to supporting local and international artists, Cucalorus brings a boost to our local economy. People descend upon our hotels, restaurants, retail stores and the like for three days. “People attend from 78 different cities,” according to Brawley. “They’re dropping some serious dollars.”

Becoming a backer for Cucalorus has its perks—most importantly maintaining Wilmington’s most creative festival for years to come.

Patrons can donate money on the Cucalrous Kickstarter and receive rewards, such as one’s name listed on the Cucalorus website membership page for a $10 donation. Sixty Benjamins gets someone a ticket to the midnite brunch, a copy of the tribute DVD, and his or her name listed in the Cucalorus festival magazine and on the website membership page. The ballers who wish to throw down big bucks, such as $2,000, will get four Pegasorus passes (all access),

and their name listed in Cucalorus festival magazine and on the website membership page. Options exist for various backing levels ($20, $120, $500 and and up) and are handled through “a simple checkout process through Amazon,” Brawley says. If the Cucalorians don’t make their goal, the backers’ credit cards will not be charged.

Of course, purchasing tickets and passes to the event is another option to secure the continuation of the festival. “Cucalorus is a real bargain,” Brawley states forthright, mainly because participants can “get four full days of entertainment for as little as $40.” They can choose their pass level and accessibility, spanning $75, $150 or $400, as well. Single tickets for the festival will be available for purchase soon.

Cucalorus has provided an artistic outlet for local artists, as well as international acclaim for a sleepy town bountiful with film happenings. In essence, the festival provides more substance than the pre-formulated romantic comedy—although, they show those addictive indie rom-coms, too. Essentially, Cucalorus injects our city with a lovely spurt of manic creative energy and camaraderie. It has helped put Wilmington on the map as a

venue for artists and innovative people. “It’s a special privilege to be part of such a passionate and progressive grassroots movement, “Brawley says. “It’s also freakin fun!”

As the website states under the 17th year highlights, “You Decide” the future of this landscape-changing film soirée. The Cucalorus team has faith that the goal will be reached— why let them down?

A few early selections for the 2011 festival were just released last week. Slated among the 100-plus films to be shown are: Narrative Features: “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” “King of Devil’s Island (Kongen av Bastøy),” “On The Ice,” “The Wise Kids,” “Happy ,Happy (Sykt Lykkelig)” Documentaries: “Certain Proof,” “Kumaré,” “Defining Beauty: Ms. Wheelchair America,” “Semper Fi: Always Faithful” Shorts: “Uncle Pepe’s Birthday Party,” “Invasion vom Planeten Schrump,” “Small Things,” “One Night in Kernersville,” “I’m Coming Over,” “Fresh Skweezed,” “A New Life,” “Vollis Shop Road,” “Retrograde Premonition,” “Guard Global Dog Jam!,” “Once it Started it Could Not End Otherwise” Music Videos: Fractal Farm’s “Bloodless”

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unabled thrills: ‘Dream House’ flounders in traditional capacity

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ast year i bought a house. i’m

sure many of you have gone through the process dealing with paperwork, phone calls, headaches, the back and forth of bidding, home inspections, and a dozen other tedious tasks. We move into our dream house and start to deal with holes in the roof, exploding water heaters, painting every room, and a hundred things that never caused worry as a renter. But no matter how long and arduous buying a home is, and no matter how frustrating the experience, it pales in comparison to the experience of sitting through the new movie “Dream House.”

Daniel Craig is a real creepy dad. That’s the first thing I realized in “Dream House.”

I liked Daniel Craig when he first came on the scene. He’s a very capable actor with a kind of cold, chiseled, no-nonsense sensibility. I loved him in films like “Road to Perdition,” “Layer Cake,” and he seems perfectly suited to play a bigger-than-life character like James Bond. He’s made a career of playing intelligent, imposing characters. “Dream House” is no different, but it’s a kind of bifurcated role that requires him to be morbidly dark and play the kind of unassuming everyman. He’s got “morbidly dark” down. He struggles a little bit like the unassuming everyman.

Craig plays Will, a New York publisher who gives up the rat race and moves his family to a quaint New England town. Once they move in, their normal suburban existence begins to turn increasingly sinister. Shadowy figures appear outside the house. Will finds strange writings on the walls. The locals talk about murders that happened there years ago—an entire family killed by a brutal, psychotic patriarch. It seems like Will’s dream house is anything but.

Oh, the irony.

Will begins to investigate the violent incident that plagued his house and the mysterious killer who is still lurking around town. As he digs deeper, he makes some unsettling revelations. It turns out the murderous psychopath who butchered his entire family might actually be himself.

Whaaaaaaaaat? Did someone say “twist?” The audience is supposed to be shocked by this revelation, but it’s telegraphed so far in advance that the only people who should be surprised are the ones that fell asleep the first 40 minutes of the movie.

Shockingly, discovering that he may be an insane killer, with no memories of the events, turns Will a little nuts. He starts to unravel, as he realizes the family he’s been

by Anghus Dream House

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Craig, Rach Starring Daniel atts Weisz, Naomi W

playing the traditional leading man in sub-par fare like “Cowboys and Aliens.” Some actors just aren’t destined to be traditional.

I remember watching another actor with similar sensibilities, Clive Owen, making the same kind of effort in shitty little thrillers like “Derailed.” Like any other profession, actors have to know their strengths and their

reel reel this week in film Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers

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DREAM A LI’L DREAM: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz star in the thriller, ‘Dream House,’ out in theaters now. Courtesy photo.

hanging with in the ‘burbs might just be figments of his imagination. While the twist is kind of obvious, it at least gets Craig to a deeper, darker place where he seems more comfortable as a performer.

There’s about half an hour in the middle of the movie where things show the promise of becoming something more than a by-thebook psychological thriller. But they quickly disintegrate into a plot so convenient that it could be packaged in plastic and sold in the impulse aisle of the supermarket.

There are so many groan-inducing moments in “Dream House.” Jim Sheridan as a director is hit or miss. He’s capable of making great movies like “In America,” and he can churn out a complete pile of excrement like “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” “Dream House” is not a complete disaster, but it’s damn near close. Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts are such great actresses, given almost nothing to do other than spew shrill exposition.

Their talent, and the talent of everyone else involved is totally wasted. Daniel Craig is having a rough year. He seems hell-bent on

weaknesses. Daniel Craig is many things, but traditional is not one of them.

“Dream House” reminded me of a really awful thriller, “The Number 23.” There’s the same kind of unintelligent narrative, the same lack of tension, the same ridiculous twists posing as plot points. “Dream House” is the cinematic equivalent of a crib sheet where bits of other movies have been sloppily scribbled and copied, unable to produce a single thrill or memorable moment.

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Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold Lumina Theater, UNCW campus Fisher Student Center 7 p.m. Free!

10/15, 8pm: “Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation: Sick and Twisted” (adult content)—The Sick and Twisted Festival began in 1990 as a home for animated short films which are simply too revolting or adult in nature for the prestigious and tasteful classic show. Birthplace of “Beavis and Butthead” and tie-ins with other well-known shows such as South Park. Free 10/16, 7pm: “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”—With humor and insight, this documentary unmasks the world of product placement and marketing processes to bring audiences behind closed doors directly into the pitch meetings and marketing presentations which ultimately inform our everyday entertainment decisions. Directed

by Morgan Spurlock. 90 mins.

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what’s for dinner?

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Find it in the premier dining guide for the Port City

D MORE OUR CRÊPES AN Drive 3810 Oleander (910) 395-0077 andmore.com www.ourcrepes Start your day with Our Crêpes and More, and enjoy the delicious breakfast options which are served all day.

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome.

Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sun. in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee 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 & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies)

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Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Friday and Saturday nights at both locations.

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for complete sense indulgence. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 9 pm.

Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am – 3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant.

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

C.G. DAWGS

HALLIGAN’S

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am2am and Sun 12pm-2am

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington.

Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 5pm. Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm – 3:00am.Fibbers on Sun. nights Until 3am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drink lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s

Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

7 Days a Week Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 am ThursSun 11:30 am - 2:00 am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: THE Best Rueben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too!

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. –Mon.11am10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HolidaY iNN RESoRt

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Sun.-Sat..

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

K’S CafE

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a homespun, warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $2.99) and Lunch (including daily meat-and-three veggies specials), K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer 10 different kinds of “hand-pattied” hamburgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! Six different choices of fresh chicken sandwiches including wraps, tenders and K’s famous wings. K’s also offers many different sandwiches and salads-all made from scratch. All ABC permits, free lunch delivery from Eastwood to Gordon. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995.

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■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch

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: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PiNE VallEY MaRKEt

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

tEMPtatioNS EVERYdaY GoURMEt

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies.

■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm. (Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown & North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

tRollY StoP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in home-

made chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

iNdoCHiNE REStaURaNt & loUNGE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

BiG tHai aNd BiG tHai tWo

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sun.. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open for Lunch M-F 11-2:30; Dinner M-Th 5-9; F-Sa 5-10; Sun. 5-9.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian/vegan options.

SZECHUaN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

HiRo JaPaNESE StEaKHoUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm.

Tues.- Fri. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm – 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm – 10pm for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night.

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

FRENCH CaPRiCE BiStRo

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts.

The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare.

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

oUR CRÊPES & MoRE

The Crêperie of Wilmington! Our Crêpes & More a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or to go. Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat. Open at 7 am Tuesday through Friday, Our Crêpes & More offers a delicious variety of breakfast combos, quickly served or to go. On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Forestiere Royale or Tahiti are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type Sub like the Pain Bagnat are worth the detour too! On the sweet side, The Versailles, StTropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella

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ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissants & Chocolate Croissants. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties!

■ OPEN: TUESDAY – FRIDAY 7AM – 3 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAYS 8AM – 3PM! (Monday Closed.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Free Wi-Fi..

■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thu 11am2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat

11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5pm9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine ($7.95 daily) ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas.

Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak.

Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine.

Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Open 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant.

Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.- Thurs. 11am. – 9:30am; Fri. 11am-10:30pm; Sat. 12pm-10:30pm Sun. 11:30am – 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the

a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is ecofriendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd.

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and

Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says.

Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 300 wines available by the bottle— from some of the best boutique and cult wines to everyday values that work with any budget.

We use a state-of-the-art wine preservation system—the N2Vin system—to keep our wine fresh and at the perfect temperature. The wine bar also features some of the most outstanding craft beers and sparkling wines. In addition to an abundant drink menu, The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar presents a small menu of fine cheeses, Italian cured meats, small plates and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-12am Fri. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Sat. 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Sun. 2 p.m. - 12 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8 p.m.

Sparkling Wine Specials & Half Price Select Bottles : Wed. & Thurs. Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events ■ WEBSITE: fortunateglasswinebar.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town.

317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions.

Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup.

920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options.

Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular.

Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am – late. Sun. at noon.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos every Thurs., Fri.,

and Sat. nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers m-th 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

open - 4pm daily 3315 Masonboro loop road 910-794-3002 www.sienawilmington.com

Join us for

Encore Restaurant Week October 19-26 RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER MENU Four Courses: $40/couple:

Course one — shared plate: Bruschetta Trio – Beef, vegetable and fresh mozzarella Salt and Peppered Fried Calamari – with lemon caper aioli Braised Pork Sausage – with cannellini beans Course tWo: Siena Salad – Baby greens, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, olives, caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese.

Course three — Choose tWo: Pappardelle di Carne – Boneless short ribs braised in a tomato and red wine ragu over fresh wide pasta.

Veal Saltimboca – pan seared and layered with prosciutto, fresh sage and melted fontina cheese over penne pasta.

Seared Fresh Salmon – served over panzanella salad Shrimp Puttanesca – served over angel hair pasta Risotto Primavera – with fresh Parmesan cheese Fettucini Alfredo – topped with choice of chicken or shrimp Course Four — Choose one to share: NY style cheesecake Housemade tiramisu Signature Crepes Siena encore | october 12-18, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 33

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chefs duke it out: School of Fire challenges two sous chefs, armed with five secret ingredients

W

e’ve all seen it: the dramatic

opening featuring chefs with pensive looks and invincibility practically smoking from their toques.

Careful tastes reveal loaded palates and champion them against another. It’s “Iron Chef”—the show which turns up the heat on knife-to-knife battles, all culminating over a team of players creating the best flavors between two top contenders. The wrench: Creating a slew of dishes from a secret ingredient.

The same style of competition will get underway on Monday night, facing off local sous chefs Jameson Chavez and Alex Morgan at manna on October 17th. With celebrity judges critiquing the outcome, and audience participation helping, who reigns supreme will be crowned by the village, so to speak—the same village who will be helping fund the culinary technology program at Cape Fear Community College.

“We have to take care of the babies in the village,” Jacob Hilbert, proprietor and chef of manna, says. Hilbert devised the School of Fire idea not simply because he thought it would be fun but to donate a portion of the proceeds to Wilmington’s only study of culinary arts. All the while, it will boast camaraderie among peers and newbies awaiting to learn the tricks of the trade.

“Several of my old crews used to do inter-kitchen cook-offs,” he says. “They were great for inspiration, morale and learning.

For the cooks currently involved, I think it is an opportunity for growth refinement and totally kick-ass cooking without borders. I could not think of two better cooks for the kickoff event.”

Chavez is manna’s sous chef, someone of whom Hilbert himself says he’s learned from in multiple ways. The two met in New Mexico where they worked before trekking to Wilmington upon Hilbert’s return to open manna in the same fine dining spot he headed years prior, Tango du Chat.

“Jameson has no limit to his potential other than those which he imposes upon himself through introspect and fears of not being ready yet,” Hilbert says. “This man can cook, and I am proud to say I have had any influence on his cooking career; I can easily say he has influenced me very much.”

Having met through a mutual friend, Chavez’s career was much different before discovering his knack for food. Though he had flipped burgers and catered at New Mexico University, he was actually on his way to becoming a paramedic. “I never went to culinary school,” he admits. After

by Shea Carver School of Fire incess Street manna • 123 Pr day of $45 in adv/$50 3-5252 RSVP: (910) 76 ue.com www.mannaaven working with Hilbert and opening three restaurants with the chef over six years, Chavez continued fueling his passion. “I discovered that I truly loved and needed to pursue it, even if it meant starting over on the career path.”

The rush of the service line, the people coming in and out and leaving happily full, the ingredients for which he’s constantly challenging new preparation all beckoned him.

“I love all the technique that is required [in a kitchen],” he notes. “I love food. And bacon. Did I mention pork belly? Just the amount of things that one can do with a potato is amazing!”

His penchant for homey goodness (he claims his best dish is pozole/posole—a stew indigenous to Mexico) and endless opportunities to reach for fresh and local ingredients bring flavors of refined depth to every dish he creates. He’s come a long way from dishwashing and line-cooking, even training under “Iron Chef” contestant Martin Rios of Restaurant Martin in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

From Southwest to Southeast, Alex Morgan will put up his own dukes in the School of Fire challenge. Another naturalborn cook, Morgan has worked in a kitchen since the ripe, impressionable age of 14, after he first began dishwashing at Nikki’s Sushi and Fresh Gourmet. It led him to restaurants all over the port city, from Port Land Grille to Caffe Phoenix, where he worked with various chefs to determine his own style and flair. Eventually, he landed at Poole’s Diner in Raleigh, and trained under Ashley Christensen, another “Iron Chef” contestant and James Beard nominee.

Before he heads off to Denver, Colorado, to continue his culinary calling, he’ll pursue one last stint in Wilmington by participating in School of FIre. “[Cooking is] all I’ve ever done and I figure it’s all I’ll ever do,” Morgan notes. Focused on simple flavors, he says pre-show

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jitters aren’t really of his makeup. “I’m just excited about it! I’ve got so many ideas running through my head, which makes things fun.”

Hilbert chose Morgan for the competitive debut because of his fierce capability to plate items that not only enliven the palate but inspire it. Much can be attributed for his growth as a chef under Hilbert’s guidance.

“Alex worked for me at Tango, and I was taken by his focus and his work ethic,” Hilbert says. “He was quickly able to adopt techniques into his repertoire, as if I was reminding him how to do something as opposed to teaching him for the first time.

He is fiery and warm in disposition, and a deeply Southern cook with a very sophisticated hand.”

By focusing on his simple philosophy of making good American cuisine, tricks don’t play a role in Morgan’s competitive strategy.

He wants to do nothing more than make sure ingredients shine by using top-tier offerings.

It’s all about simplicity. “I’m not huge on fancy sauces and molecular gastronomy,” Morgan says. “Although, I do appreciate it.”

Humbly noting his best dish as something better suited for a diner to determine, Morgan admits to making a makes a mean cheeseburger fried in duck fat and topped with foie gras. Whether something as luxurious as foie gras will garner a place on the secret-ingredient list has yet to be determined.

Hilbert, along with Chef Kyle McKnight of Circa 1922, will showcase the flavor profiles at the start of the competition. The judges—Liz Biro, StarNews food critic; Val Mason, culinary technology director at Cape Fear Community College; and Dusty Ricks, owner of Satellite Bar and Lounge—will taste three dishes prepared on the spot by Chavez and Morgan. Judges scores total 75 percent of the vote (25 percent each), while the remaining 25 percent goes to the audience, who will judge three pre-prepared dishes made with Cornish hens, ginger, white chocolate, coconut milk and fennel.

Every “Iron Chef”-like competition needs a commentator and reporter from “Kitchen Stadium.” In this case, it will be manna’s general manager and founding partner, Billy Mellon. Mellon’s congenial personality and quick-witted humor likely will keep everyone more than entertained— engaged is more like it.

“I plan on morphing into one part Marv Albert, one part Howard Cosell, one part RuPaul and one part Gilbert Gottfried,” he jokes. As a bonus, Mellon’s palate for pairing wines and spirits will be unmatched.

Most importantly, he promises to ask all the best questions in the kitchen for participants. The live-cooking challenge will air on TVs set up throughout the dining room; thanks to Parallelogram, a local production outfit headed by John Gray, there will be a feed running throughout the evening from kitchen to audience for everyone to be part of the multimedia culinary event.

Tickets to the tasteful showdown are $45 in advance or $50 the day of, with partial proceeds benefitting the Cape Fear Community College Culinary Technology Program. Call manna at 910-763-5252 for reservations, located at 123 Princess Street.

<<school of fire practice round>> We decided to take it upon ourselves to test the competitors, Alex Morgan and Jameson Chavez, for the first School of Fire competition held on October 17th at manna. We chose five of our own ingredients—arugula, rabbit, pistachios, orange and anchovy paste—and asked the sous chefs to come up with a few ways they would prepare it, just as the competition will dictate this Monday night.

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For the second course, I’d use the rabbit by deboning it and making a galantine, and wrapping that in chicken skin and roasting it or pan-frying it. I’d serve it with a pistachio-studded savory goat cheese “waffle” and some sort of pan sauce with mustard and a sweet chow chow.

I would obviously use the oranges in the dessert course. I am thinking about a Harvey Wallbanger cake that I made once—

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it was kickass. I’d probably serve it with some vanilla-Galliano syrup and a custard of anise flavored something.

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JAMESON CHAVEZ > Slow-fried rabbit with arugula vinaigrette, fresh orange supremes, spicy pistachios.

Arugula salad with pistachio/anchovy dressing, flash-pickled beets and candied orange.

Rabbit tenderloin, poached then glazed with chiles and orange, olives, pistachio oil and fresh arugula.

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celebrating 10 years: Annual beer festival serves 90 brews on tap

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eaSonal aleS are in the air.

Fall brings with it a host of brews to love, from the special fall flavors to pumpkin ales and beyond. Local beer connoisseurs and plain ol’ brew lovers will be able to taste them all and then some from the 90 breweries that will be among the vendors at the 10th annual Lighthouse Beer Festival.

Since 1998, Lighthouse Beer and Wine has become a staple in Wilmington, especially in Wrightsville Beach, for their wide knowledge and selection of craft beer. Its outstanding reputation has drawn beer aficionados not just from all over North Carolina but all over the country, helping to build the craft beer movement here in the port city. Owner Jason Adams and the Lighthouse crew are proudly responsible for putting on Lighthouse Beer Festival, one of the first big craft beer festivals which came to town 10 years ago. Today, local, national and international craft vendors attract a bigger lineup of attendees year after year.

“It’s pretty special that it’s been a decade since we’ve done this,” Adams says. “Every year the turnout inevitably grows, but this year I expect 5,000 people or more.”

The festival has moved across many areas of Wilmington from Hugh MacRae Park to last year’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

This year, they’re moving again onto Randall Parkway. “We’re pretty excited about it,” Adams says. “It’s a lot of land and a perfect spot for fall festivities.”

It has been a tradition for the Lighthouse Beer Festival to take place every third weekend of October, consequently bringing in a deluge of Oktoberfests and Märzens. Yet, of the multitude of styles, Adams shares his affection for local beers, revealing 25 North Carolina brewers present this year.

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by Christina Dor stival Fe er Lighthouse Be way rk 3400 Randall Pa 5 5 p.m. • $13 - $4 10/15, 1 p.m. m eerfestival.co www.lighthouseb Favorites will include Wilmington’s very own Front Street, Wolf Beer and Good Vibes (Carolina Beach), as well as Duck-Rabbit, Highland, Mother Earth, Weeping Radish, Kind Beers, Craggie Brewing, LoneRider and more. Other acclaimed American craft breweries on tap will include Stone, SweetWater, Abita, Sierra Nevada, Rogue, Magic Hat, New Belgium and many, many more.

“With all the breweries we get in, it draws a national and international crowd to the festival,” Adams notes. “About 50 percent of attendees come from outside Wilmington. Through etix. com, we’ve . . . seen a lot of ticket purchases from military guys from Afghanistan and across the Middle East, just coming home to have a good time and drink good beer.”

International brewers are far from being excluded from sharing their exotic crafts at the festival as well. Warsteiner (Germany), Hoegaarden (Belgium), Samuel Smith (England) and more will fill mugs throughout the day. Though focus has been on craft beer, some of the bigger breweries and companies, such as Pabst, Genesee and AnheuserBusch Specialty Craft, will be included, too.

For the gluten-free drinkers or those who aren’t huge beer enthusiasts, Magners Cider and Michigan-based B. Nektar Meadery also will be present, serving up sweet and dry cider, along with delicious flavored honey wine. Food vendors will be on site, selling water and snacks.

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or folks can enjoy $45 VIP entry early at noon to taste the suds before the lines lengthen. There are also designated driver tickets available for $13. Tickets can be purchased in store at 220 Causeway Boulevard on Wrightsville Beach or on the website, www.lighthousebeerfestival.com.

Admission comes with a glass, so attendees can sample as many beers as they want throughout the day. They can do so, too, without the worry over driving afterward, as the Lighthouse ensures safety first among

its clientele. There will be a free shuttle service available to the greater Wilmington area after the festival comes to a close.

Live music from alt-country singer/songwriter Langhorne Slim will play throughout the event. To top it off, so to speak, Lighthouse Beer Festival participants are simultaneously helping The Carousel Center, as Adams donates a portion of the beer fest’s proceeds to the local nonprofit.

“The Carousel Center is a non-profit organization committed to assisting abused and neglected children,” he shares, “and they also provide care services to children all throughout southeastern North Carolina.”

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starred in the brilliant and visually striking film, “Dances with Wolves.” The theme of the film poignantly depicts the harsh realities of intolerance, opportunism, racism and ignorance. When I got word about The Meredith Wolf Education and Conservation Den, Jacksonville’s only red and gray wolf conservation center, which is struggling to not only survive but thrive locally, I pictured the film’s main character, Dunbar. He befriended a wolf every afternoon along the west’s elegant mountainside. Immediately following, a different, more grotesque vision entered my mind…

Since 2003, more than 1,000 wolves have been slaughtered from the skies in Alaska, as Alaska is the only state in the U.S. where private trophy hunters use aircraft to gun down wolves from lowflying airplanes. Acting like barbarians, they chase them to exhaustion then land and shoot them at point-blank range. Comparable to the current that flowed within the aforementioned film, wolves, too, have suffered harshly against opportunism, intolerance and ignorance.

Established in 2007, The Meredith Den is dedicated to the protection and awareness of the endangered gray and red wolf. Currently housing three wolves, the organization is a 501(c)(3) with a goal to teach and outreach to local communities about wolves, their relationship to the environment and our role in helping their future. However, The Meredith Den still will take three to four years before it is completely open to the public on a regular basis. As owner Lisa Meredith expressed, community support will help the goal of obtaining the

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USDA license quicker and in turn open the conservation center sooner.

“We are always looking for ways to get involved with educating the public about how they can help save the wolf,” Meredith explains. “We need to be their voice.” Presently looking into an Ambassador Wolf—one that will attend events geared toward educating the public—Meredith believes one of the hardest tasks she has in front of her is disproving the ridiculously popular notion that wolves hate humans.

“The general public has a misunderstanding,” she notes. “The biggest misconception is that wolves are vicious animals out to get us. Many think they are blood-thirsty killers. This could not be further from the truth. Wolves fear us. As humans, we always fear the unknown, and, unfortunately, over the years wolves have suffered because of our ignorance.”

All three wolves that occupied the den watched me from afar during our interview. Hardly any approached, even though I was easily accessible.

They studied me with their gorgeous, majestic yellow eyes. But they seemed more afraid of me than I was of them.

Operating solely on donations, The Meredith Wolf Education and Conservation Den spends approximately $250 a week on food and countless dollars more on veterinarian check-ups needed to optimize the wolves’ good health. To further help sustain the den and raise funds, Meredith has taken up wood carving.

“I do wood-burning and 3D carvings,” she explains. “Of course, I specialize in wolf designs, but

I have over 1,500 designs and can create almost anything one may want. The sale of my art goes directly to help support the conservation den.”

Meredith also stressed that to show support one doesn’t have to only donate money. The contribution of time is just as valuable.

“A big help would be to just get the word out in the community,” she says, “and the vital role wolves play within our environment. We would love for more hands-on assistance. Gaining this assistance is also one of the hardest trials we are facing at this time. Everyone wants to be hands on with the wolves, but that just can’t happen, for both the well-being of the wolves and the individual. There’s still so much that can be done. There’s so much that volunteers can do.”

Eventually, the wolves laid down and seemed at ease and so, too, did I under the tree canopy.

I remained in place a while longer despite the interview’s end and enjoyed the undeniable sense of calm that blew through the air. At no time did I feel in danger. Rather, I felt I was in the presence of kings. I respected their company, their role and their distance, just as I felt they respected mine. It is this sense of mutual appreciation that The Meredith Wolf Education and Conservation Den wishes to enforce for all those they reach.

To make a tax deductible donation, or to volunteer and support the Meredith Wolf Education and Conservation Den, e-mail Lisa at wolfconservation@yahoo.com or visit www.thewolfconservation.com. The education center is located at 1450 Onslow pines Road in Jacksonville, NC.

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a healthier jacksonville: Agrado Wellness accepting new clients

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ing to the radio, or even surfing the web, we are bombarded with ads for the latest health fad or exercise. We are lured in with a diet’s promise to lose 10 pounds in the first week—or to get the body we always dreamed of in 90 days. For most of us, these programs do not produce the coveted results they pledge. For the other half, struggles exist with staying on the strict eating guide to gain positive results. Worse yet, in a world full of fast and convenient food, that stubborn 10 pounds can easily become 20 or 30, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes a constant battle.

Neiba Agrado, owner of Agrado Wellness, teaches clients what dietary and lifestyle changes will work for them. Agrado focuses on all aspects of the client’s life and overall health: physical activity, career, relationships and even spirituality. “Every aspect of your life is connected,” she says. “When you stress out, you overeat. Your emotions and life affect your nutrition.”

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by Veronica Cise s Agrado Wellnes lness.com el ow www.agrad ter yet, there is no restriction on what not to eat. Instead, Agrado focuses on sharing knowledge about the best foods and exercises to which the client’s body will respond.

Agrado received her training from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, based out of New York. “I was always into fitness,” she says. “I am one of those people who would go to the gym for at least an hour, five times a week. At first, I focused more on the fitness aspect than nutrition.”

Yet, her fascination with nutrition grew from happenstance after she stepped on a pamphlet for The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in her cousin’s car. She signed up for training and began educating herself on nutrition.

“From the first day of training, I loved every minute of it,” Agrado remembers. She advanced quickly and even excelled at the training she underwent with her very own

HEAHLTHY HABITS: Neiba Agrado, owner of Agrado Wellness, helps clients build better, healthier lifestyles through focused nutrition. Courtesy photo

wellness coach. It all added to her current model of approach today.

“I know how both sides of my business,” she notes. “I know to be a client and the coach, and I learned first-hand having my wellness coach with me.”

Agrado introduces and enhances nutrition into a client’s diet, instead of subtracting from the foods the client is used to eating.

Essentially, she retrains people on how to eat. “The body gets used to the nutrition you put in,” she says, “and, naturally, crowds out the unhealthy food you’re used to eating.”

Cravings are a huge thing for most folks looking to eat healthier. Agrado tackles this at its root.

“When you crave something, it usually

means you are lacking something in your diet,” she says. “There is an imbalance. Instead of grabbing sweets, if you’re craving sugar, you should eat complex sugars, like sweet veggies and fresh fruits.”

Agrado’s integrative wellness program is a six-month venture, and each new prospective client is sent a health history form. This informs Agrado about all the factor’s sustaining the client’s current lifestyle, from background, like family history and blood type, to career and environmental stresses. Agrado assesses how much time the client spends on nutrition, too.

“Most people think the question about what your nutrition was like growing up is odd,” she says. “But it gives me a sense of what your habits are, what you are used to. It leads me in the direction I need to take to help you.”

Agrado meets with her clients two times per month for a 45-minute session. She also emails her clients to provide additional support. Though the client/coach can’t be intertwined 24/7, the constant contact helps motivation in achieving the goal.

“In one of our sessions, I may talk about a grain or a type of food that would be beneficial for you,” she says. “I would bring a sample to our session so that you and I will know in confidence that you like it and will try it on your own.”

Agrado’s role is not just to help provide healthy solutions, but spur clients by providing valuable information in the form of recipes and handouts. It’s all-inclusive to further knowledge of what would work best for the individual. Agrado is currently working on getting her certification as a personal trainer, so she could provide that as an additional tool for her client’s success. “My main focus is the client,” she assures.

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ing the streets of the city I’d come to blindly—no real destination in mind but only trying to leave memories far behind.

The street signs were grimy and difficult to see, not that the names would mean anything to me anyway. It would be the same if my hands were glancing over Braille.

The rain started again but I hardly felt it; I hardly felt anything anymore.

Actually, that’s not quite right. I did feel.

In fact, I was tired of feeling. I’d been an advocate of raw emotion since the beginning but it seems to have gotten me nowhere. Here I was, kicking dust and dodging occasional dog turds, fried by a week of insanity and a lost sense of direction.

I was the Bermuda Triangle and nowhere was north. Nowhere was home. Maybe madness would have a plan after all.

Buses dashed by spitting rain water from the rivers, collecting in gutters along the street, while hustling people to their destinations, people with somewhere to

go, even if it’s only to temporarily occupy them. Envious of their distractions and all out of options, I roamed aimlessly looking for one of my own. Strolling along on Burnside Avenue, I glanced around noticing a young kid who should have probably been in school, juggling on a street corner earning a panhandlers’ wage, which these days rivaled that of a “workingman.” On the opposite side of the street, a man with a scruffy beard who looked beaten and haggard and most likely in need of a shower pushed a shopping cart full of all his worldly belongings. I wondered to myself exactly where it all went wrong, not only for me, but for all of us.

As I kept pace heading east, a tattered fellow that was minus one leg was sitting on a curb, holding a sign that read, “Need money for beer, just being honest. Need to know why, ask me about my leg.” I was curious. Exactly what did he need a break from? I decided to follow this man’s advice, interested to hear if the whole missing-leg story was a tearjerker.

As I approached, though, I could hear the man railing, screaming with a sense of urgency at the passersby. Maybe he was telling his story already. Some paused to listen for a minute or two, others dropped change in his ragged fedora and continued on their way, but most walked by oblivious, wrapped up in their own perils. With nothing better to do, I decided to listen in.

“Who cares ‘bout anythin’ else? Who has time to care ‘bout anythin’ else? Gotta feed my goddam kids! Didn’t have all this shit figured out like I thought I did at 23!

Well, you or me either, brother! So now for whom does the bell toll? For all of us,

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“And what happens now? Isn’t that the question that we’re all tryin’ to answer?

Fillin’ our days with things we think we’re supposed to do, brainwashed by advertising! We shop and we buy and we purchase and we piss money down the drain because we want! We want! We want! But we never stop and think about just exactly what it is that we do want. Then our lives are filled with big piles of shit that don’t mean a thing, but we owe somebody for it. How can we be such suckers?

“And it doesn’t even matter! As long as we’re all as stylish as our neighbors! Even though it’s killin’ us all on the inside! But we want all our neighbors to know that we can do it! I can achieve it, too, whatever it is! But we’ve all lost sight of what it is haven’t we?”

His rally was stirring; although it could easily be written off as foolish junkie gibberish. I mean, he was an admitted drinker looking for pick-me-ups. Obviously the world had done him wrong and he was exercising his first-amendment right on a wet cold street corner, his last bastion for justice. Nevertheless, I was intrigued and decided to sit down with him.

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But Joe’s story is one of fighting for his country, for what he believed in and what he thought was right. It cost him his leg and almost his life. Joe described to me the horrors of war, death he’d seen from two tours through the Middle East in places like Karachi and Tora Bora. And how half a world away, even though skin colors and ideals were different, the basic realities weren’t Joe talked about the “terrorist children” that would walk up to G.I.’s looking for candy or money or maybe hope. Trying to spread their ideas of innocence and peace to foreigners who walked around their countries with weapons larger than they were. And Joe told me of countless soldiers sworn to their civic duty to protect the United States who wanted to lend a hand, but knew that somewhere inside of these poor children was the enemy. And that’s when Joe’s philosophy started changing.

“I started to question just what the fuck was going on. Who was really right or wrong? And then our humvee ran over a landmine. Don’t remember much other than a piercing, deafening sound, and my head was suddenly splittin’ but for only a second or two. Woke up in a hospital a week later with one nub where m’leg was and two dead friends.

Since then I’ve tried to stay as fucked up as I can. The reality we all think we know is nothing more than a façade. And no one really wants to know what’s behind the scenes, the unidentifiable terror that humanity has yet to deal with.” As if to substantiate his point, Joe huffed and scratched under his filthy beard.

“If you don’t believe that we’ll do anything to avoid dealin’ with it, then just try to understand why most people in this world base their belief system on a collection of books that puts all responsibility on invisible beings. To me it’s proof that people would rather use the concept of faith as a detractor. No one wants to deal with the permanent issues that underlie all of our intentions.”

Joe’s philosophy interested me, and I invited him to come grab that beer with me because I had a few dollars left to blow.

Fuck, maybe he’d even share his park bench with me in return.

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events CANDIDATES FORUM 10/12, 6:30pm: Cape Fear Green Building Alliance will host a Candidates Forum for Wilmington mayoral and city council candidates.

This unique forum focuses on environmental issues; specifically the candidates’ positions on sustainable approaches to development, economic growth, and building practices. The event will be held at The Balcony on Dock, 33 S. Front Street.

NC FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND 10/14: NC Uncorked kickoff party, 5-11pm.

• 10/15: NC Open-Air market, w/local and state cuisine, wine, beer, art, seminars and more! 11am-5pm • 10/15 Childress Wine Dinner, 6pm, at Shoals Club. • 10/16: NC Wine Brunch, noon-2pm, at River Pilot Cafe. Rental packages available w/discount accomodations on Bald Head Island. www. ncfoodandwine.com. www.baldheadisland.com.

Ferry to Bald Head from Southport AUTUMN WITH TOPSAIL 10/15, 7:30am-8pm; 10//16, 8am-4pm: Autumn with Topsail, Missile Assembly Building, Topsail Beach . Features a juried Artists’ Court with many regional artists displaying and selling their work, live musical entertainment, a variety of food vendors, games and rides for children and more. 800626-2780 or www.autumnwithtopsail.com LIGHTHOUSE BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL See page 38.

POPLAR GROVE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 10/14-31: Poplar Grove Plantation Halloween

10/14-15: FOOD AND WINE Make an entire weekend out of culinary enjoyment, as Bald Head Island presents the NC Food and Wine Weekend, featuring uncorked parties ($22 at the Harbourside Pavilion door on Friday evening) and an open-air market in Harbour Village, featuring local and regional cuisine, wine, beer, art, seminars and so much more! A wine dinner at the Shoal’s Club on Saturday night runs $80, and the weekend concludes with a wine brunch on Sunday at the River Pilot Café for $26. www.ncfoodandwine.com Festival, Fri., 6-9pm Sat. and Sun, 2-9pm. Haunted barn and hayride, $8. Proceeds will be shared with Topsail High School Music Department, Hoggard AVID Group, Hoggard High School Latin Club and Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department. Festival otherwise free w/inflatable rides, games, food, prizes, fortune tellers, non-scary hayrides and activities. Costume contest 10/23. 910-686-9518 www.poplargrove.com SCHOOL OF FIRE See cover story, pages 34-35.

KATRINA EXPLORATION UNCW presents exploration of Hurricane Katrina and injustice. Schedule: 10/18-24: Art Exhibition: “The Katrina Collection” by Lori K. Gordon, 7am11pm. Warwick Center Lobby Artist Gallery Talk 4-5pm, 10/18, Cultural Arts Building 2033. Gordon was doing work on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

when her studio and artworks were destroyed by a storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. She returned a few weeks later and began creating new collages of art using rubble and objects found in the destruction that remained and the mixed media “The Katrina Collection” was created. • 10/20, 11:30am: New Orleans Lunch in Wagoner Hall. Students, faculty and staff will enjoy New Orleans-inspired food, music and festivities at Wagoner Hall.

LEATHER HISTORY CONFERENCE 10/21, 3pm: Register now for fantastic savings!

Only $75 entry for three fulldays immersed in Leather History with Leather Folk. Leather History Conference 2011, 10/21-23, Wilmington, NC. http://www.leatherhistoryconference.com SPRINGBROOK FARMS TOURS 10/21-22, 28-31, 6-9pm: Take a ghost ride through downtown Wilmington, and enjoy a fun spoof in the Ghost Barn! Listen to ghost stories tailored for youngchildren, without the gore & violence of today’s Halloween. Let your little ones enjoy Halloween the way it used to be! Free treats for children. Horsedrawn Carriage Tours: horsedrawntours@hotmail.com THALIAN HALL MAIN ATTRACTIONS SERIES Thalian Hall Main Attractions Series. Schedule: 10/22, 8pm: NY Gilbert and Sullivan Players: I’ve Got a Little Twist. The talented seven-person ensemble celebrates the G&S legacy in American musical theater and includes classics from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, Lerner and Lowe, Meredith Willson, Jerry Herman and more. www.nygasp.org www.ThalianHall.org Box Office 910-632-2285; 800-523-2820. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. All tickets subject to $1 historic restoration fee added at time of purchase.

FALL FESTIVAL 10/22, 6:30am-2pm: Hampstead United Methodist Church Hampstead, NC. The big day is almost here! On Saturday, October 22, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, there will be free parking and free admission at Hampstead United Methodist Church.

UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents Arts in Action Series. Subscriptions are on sale now through Kenan Box Office at 962-3500 and online, www.etix.com. ChooseYour-Own subscribers who purchase tickets to three or more performances save $4 off regular prices. Single tickets go on sale 8/24, with savings for UNCW students, faculty/staff, and senior citizens. Shows at Kenan Auditorium unless otherwise noted. www.uncw.edu/presents.

Schedule: 10/29, 8pm: David Dorfman Dance, Prophets of Funk: Dance to the Music • 11/3, 8pm: Dobet Gnahoré ST. JUDE’S MASQUERADE BALL 10/28, 8pm: A night of great music for dancing, delicious refreshments, fabulous costumes and incredible people-watching opportunities! Call for tickets; St. Jude’s Church: 762-5833. Ann Friedrich: accastle4@ec.rr.com.

CAROLINA ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 10/29, 9am: Carolina Antique Tractor Pull & Show.

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rights. Come to watch, or come to pull. 910-8334536. www.shingletonfarms.com.

HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA 10/30, 4-8:30pm: Halloween Extravaganza and Trunk or Treat. Historic Downtown Burgaw, NC. The “Trunk-O-Treat” celebration was developed in order for the children of Burgaw and the surrounding area to have a safe and supervised area to celebrate Halloween. There will be pumpkin carving and decorating (judging will begin at 5:15 pm), costume contests for children and adults (registration will begin at 4:30 pm at the Train Depot; judging will be held from 5:00 - 6:00 pm) and even pets (registration will be from 4:00 - 4:30 pm at the Courthouse Square and the fee is $5 per entry; proceeds will benefit the Humane Society). Inflatable’s & carnival games will also be provided. 910259-9817 or www.burgawchamber.com.

HAPPY TAILS DOG EXPO 10/30, noon-4pm: Poplar Grove Plantation. Bring your furry friends for a full afternoon of fun! Contests, demonstrations, prizes, and a variety of vendors will be there with great products for your favorite pal. Dress up your pup and bring him or her to the Dandiest Dog Costume Contest. The outfits are a hoot! Last year’s contestants included a scuba-diving dog and a canine kissing booth. Judges from Pups Play n’ Stay are challenged to select the most creative costumes and, award awesome prizes to the winners. Admission is $5 per person, furry friends come for free. Proceeds benefit Poplar Grove Plantation and local humane societies.

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PARK 10/31, 5-8pm: Hampstead Kiwanis Park, Hampstead NC. Make sure to bring the little ones out this evening for what will be a safe and exciting trick or treating event. Hampstead Kiwanis Park will be opening on Halloween night from 5 PM to 8 PM. The athletic field lights will be on for the children of our community to enjoy a safe and funfilled Halloween. This year we have the chance to use 2 fields and we would love to fill them both up! For more information call 910-270-9642 or visit http://www.hampsteadkiwanispark.com/ TrickOrTreat.html UNCW 2011-12 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON UNCW Office of Cultural Arts announces its season of internationally-acclaimed artists, a wide range of styles and genres, with performances by luminaries in classical and jazz music, dance and drama. Tickets at the Kenan Auditorium Box Office, Mon-Fri, noon-5pm, 910-962-3500 or 800-732-3643. At Kenan Auditorium unless otherwise specified. Schedule: 10/22: Liszt200: A Finale with Fireworks Wilmington Symphony Orchestra • 11/5: Invisible Man: World Premiere Stage Adaptation

charity/fund-raisers 18TH ANNUAL JEDREY OPEN 10/14-16: 18th Annual Jedrey Open hosted by the nonprofit Jedrey Family Foundation, which raised over $18,000 last year to assist local families suffering from cancer and enduring financial burdens. The events this year will be held on Oct 14-16thth. 10/14: Kick off Celebration at Buffalo Wild Wings at Monkey junction, 7pm • 10/15: Washer tournament and Pig Picking Raffle to be

held at the Wilmington Moose Lodge from 2-10pm.

Live music with Johnny Acoustic and DJ by Global DJ Entertainment, food and raffle. $10/person • 10/15: Shotgun Golf Tournament at Wilmington Municipal. Teams of 4, $100/person. Paul Jedrey: 910-619-8745 or Jedreyopen.com TRICK OR TROT 3rd Annual Trick or Treat Trot, Sat., 10/15, 9am.

Cape Fear Communities in Schools – WIRE, downtown Wilmington. 20 N. 4th St. $25/5k ir 10k; $10/1-mile. 5k-loop course, 2 laps of same course will be the 10k. isa Brewster: 910-343-1901 or LisaB@ciscapefear.org. www.ciscapefear.org 3RD ANNUAL SALTY PAWS FESTIVAL See page 6.

AIRLIE OYSTER ROAST The salty scent of steamed oysters, the sizzle of frying fish and the mellow tones of a steel drum band will create a festive mood for the area’s most anticipated autumn party. Airlie Garden’s annual Oyster Roast, 10/21, 6-11pm, w/profits slated to transform the classroom into an immersive, state-of-the art learning environment: colorful wall graphics depicting eco-systems found within the gardens, as well as fully functional exhibits showcasing reptiles and amphibians and Zoo-orarium to house an assortment of Airlie’s tiniest inhabitants. $75, incl. dinner buffet feat. appetizers, roasted oysters, Carolina BBQ and a fish fry; two beverages, live entertainment by Sea Pans steel drum ensemble, during cocktail hour, and Heartbeat of Soul, beach music, Motown and Top 40, during and after dinner. (910) 798-7709 WILMINGTON OKTOBERFEST 10/15, noon-9pm, 250 Racine Dr. in front of Fat Tony’s. Cape Fear Literacy Council’s 10th Annual Wilmington Oktoberfest! Volunteers still needed (email rforman@cfliteracy.org). Admission is a $5 donation to Cape Fear Literacy Council. Authentic German food, music, and fun all day. “Weiner Dog Races,” 4pm. Volunteers receive free admission to the event and a plate of Oktoberfest food. rforman@cfliteracy.org or (910) 251-0911.

FRIENDS OF THE RESERVE 10/16, 5-9pm: Second annual FOR (Friends of the Reserve) Masonboro Island fundraiser at the Blockade Runner. Live bands, heavy hors d’oeuvre, a live and silent auction and educational activities. Proceeds will go toward the establishment of an endowment to ensure the sustainability of the preservation and monitoring of marine and wildlife on the island we all love. We are in need of sponsors, silent and live auction items. info@ formasonboroisland.org. www.formasonboroisland.org A TOUCH OF BROADWAY 10/19-20: B-Walk and Soul Power Posse perform live at the 2nd annual military tribute show,honoring Purple Heart recipients and widows of service members. Cocktail hour and dinner, 6pm; two-hour musical, 7pm. Alexander’s Night Club, Blue Creek Rd, Jacksonville. Portion of the proceeds benefit the USO and The Fisher House, which provides a home away from home for military families of hospitalized servicemen and women. Businesses, organizations, and groups may become table sponsors for $500/table; receives 6 tickets with the other two being presented to Purple Heart recipients or widows. Ind. tix: $50. John Reed: (910) 353-9300.

KI SPA 10/20, 6-9pm: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ki Spa Salon is once again opening its doors to breast cancer survivors and offering them a complimentary spa treatment. Breast cancer survivors can schedule a manicure, a half-hour massage or a mini-facial at no charge. Complimentary refreshments served, and all guests will have the opportunity to be included in a drawing to win a

gift basket and other prizes from local businesses.

910-509-0410. 1125 Military Cutoff Rd Ste Q. REBUILDING LIVES FUND-RAISER 10/20, 6:30pm: Celebration of the 214 men, women, and children whose lives were rebuilt as they transitioned from homelessness to housing last year. Guests will enjoy food, wine and live jazz by the FROG Project. Tickets are $50 each (2 for $90). 763-4424 x106. Takes place at Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. WINE TASTING FUND-RAISER 10/21, 6pm: 4th annual Red and White Taste and Toast Reception at Beau Rivage Clubhouse.

Tickets: $25 each. www.CapeFearRedCross.org Proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross. Enjoy tasting wide variety of wines, accompanied by gourmet cheeses and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Bid on quality items donated by local businesses in the silent auction. Live music performed by traditional, local jazz artists.

Discounts on bottles and bulk wine.

WOMEN OF HOPE GOLF TOURNEY 10/21: Golf Tourney benefiting Women of Hope held at the award winning Cape Fear National Golf Course at Brunswick Forest. Reg: 11:30 am with a shotgun start at 1pm; Captain’s Choice. Entry incl. green fees, cart, lunch, post game hors d’oeuvres, raffle ticket, 20% discount in pro shop day of event and tournament gift bag. We are looking for golfers, sponsors and volunteers to help us raise money for this worthy cause. www.WomenOfHopeNC. org. Event and sponsorship information: Mills, 910-799-7178 or penny@womenofhopenc.org.

THE VINTAGE EVENT Brooklyn Arts Center holds The Vintage Event, featuring auction of fine wines and vintage finds, with tastes from finest restaurants and caterers in Wilmington, along with open bar. Fund-raiser for the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Cocktail attire; music by Savoire Faire—singer Susan Savia, jazz pianist William Gerald and stand up bass player Ken Merritt. 10/21, 6:30pm. Sponsors needed; ticket prices announced soon. (910) 7621551 or trivett@historicwilmington.org

10/15: HOLY GROUNDS Holy Grounds Coffee House off Carolina Beach Road is accepting non-perishable food donations, along with coats and blankets throughout November. But on October 15th, they’ll hold a fund-raiser concert, featuring bands Flygirl, Hatch and CCW Praise Band, to help stock their food pantry. They’ll also sale hot dogs for a suggested $4 donation per plate or a $15 family special. Lawn chairs welcome; the fun starts at 5 p.m. with kids area, pool tables and foosball.

WILMINGTON ARTHRITIS WALK 2011 Wilmington Arthritis Walk, Sat., 10/22, Hugh MacRae Park. Reg. at 9am; walk begins 10am.

Feat. 1 and 3-mile walks, prizes, raffles, kids’ activities and live music from the Use-to-Be’s! Come celebrate National Make a Difference Day with the Arthritis Foundation!Register:www.ArthritisWalkWilmington.org DAY OF EMPOWERMENT FOR TEENS 10/22: A day for teens to join together and say, “No!” to bullying, low self-esteem, and feeling alone in a crowd! Interact with totally cool people like makeup artist to stars (Bradd Pitt), casting director, NY author, inspirational speaker from Tony Robbin’s leadership Team, professional actors and singers! Art, music, movement and amazing food.

Healing, Inspiring, Revitilising, EMPOWERING! You don’t want to miss this day to “Get Real” in Wilmington! (910)-540-7194 for all the rest.

ICEHOUSE SKATE-A-THON 10/22, 7:30pm: Benefit NTAF South-Atlantic Bone Marrow Transplant Fund in honor of Tom Jackson.

Fun, door prizes for adults and children. Ice-skating, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, ocean front home beach house raffle ! Tickets are $10 includes ice skates (please buy tickets by 10/14, in order to raise more $ for benefit). Wilmington Ice House, Kaleb Rundquist. sjr28405@aol.com CAPE FEAR BAZAAR 10/22, 9am-1pm: Cape Fear Mission Bazaar to help the hungry. Handcrafted items, baked goods, second-hand treasures or breakfast served all day, you’ll find it at the Cape Fear Presbyterian Church Fall Bazaar to benefit Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. All proceeds benefit Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, 221 North Second St. Cape Fear Presbyterian:on Shipyard Blvd near the 17th Street intersection. 2606 Newkirk Ave. HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE Holy Grounds Coffee House, a nonprofit organization, welcomes contributions to their food pantry Oct/Nov. Help distribute food to over 100 families every Saturday morning from 9-11am • Nov: A Food Drive at Holy Grounds. Donate non-perishable food at HG from 7am-2pm, Mon-Fri. Every 5 items donated to HG will get the giver a free cup of regular coffee or 50 percent off of a specialty coffee. Also welcomed: coats, sweaters, and blankets to give away during cold winter months. • Fundraiser Concert 10/15, with Flygirl, Hatch, and CCW Praise Band. Burgers and hotdogs for suggested donation of $4 per plate, up to $15 per family. Three live bands playing on church’s front lawn. Bring lawn chairs. Starts at 5pm w/kids play area, pool table and foosball!

TIN CUP TOURNEY 10/25: Tin Cup Tournament to benefit the Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network. Tee time, 9am, at CF National, Brunswick Forest in Leland. 18 holes, trophies, food, beverages, prizes, shotgun start, Captain’s choice play, awards and more. No cost, but must have sponsor ($1 a stroke or flat donations welcome) to compete in King of the Tin Cup grand prize honored from most monies raised.

Sandy Collette: 910-793-1987.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS GALA

Communities In Schools of Brunswick County announces its 10th Annual Benefit Gala for Children to be held 10/27, 6-10pm, at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center in Sunset Beach.

The Gala is the cornerstone of the CIS fundraising efforts. Tickets to this Black Tie Optional event are $100 each and are available in advance or at the door. Funds generated by the Gala benefit the children and families of Brunswick County. www. cisbrunswick.org or 910-457-3494.

HAPPY TAILS DOG EXPO Happy Tails Dog Expo, 10/30, noon-4pm, Poplar Grove Plantation. Bring your furry friends for a full afternoon of fun! Contests, demonstrations, prizes, and a variety of vendors will be there with great products for your favorite pal. Dandiest Dog Costume and Look-A-like contests, with judges from Pups Play n’ Stay. Azalea Dog Training Club has the most courteous canines in this area of the country. Throughout the afternoon, beloved tailwaggers from a variety of breeds show-off their good manners and skills performing agility, rally, and traditional obedience demonstrations. Guest speaker Dr. Imogene Lackie, of Scotts Hill Animal Hospital will offer some words of advice for pet owners. $5 / person, furry friends come for free Proceeds benefit Poplar Grove Plantation and local humane societies. 10200 US Highway 17. www.poplargrove.com

theatre/auditions YANKEE TAVERN See page 10.

CITY STAGE See page 12.

DEAR EDWINA JR TACT presents the musical “Dear Edwina, Jr” 10/14-16. Performances are 7pm with Sunday matinees at 3pm. Feat. 50 of Wilmington’s brightest young talents, directed by Mike Thompson, with music direction by Karri Compton and choreography by Julia Pleasants. 13-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival.

While her siblings both have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing until a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan. $10 GA; 910-341-7860. Hannah Block USO, 120 S.

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120 S. 2nd St. CHARLIE BROWN THE MUSICAL 10/15-16 anmd 22-23, 2pm & 5pm: See “Charlie Brown the Musical” w/Charlie Brown, Snoopy and all the Peanuts Gang live at The Performance Club Studio Theater! Tickets $10 at Learning Express Toys on Military Cutoff Rd. or online at PerformanceClubKids.com. 338-3378. 6624 Gordon Rd. Studio B. THE MIZRABEL KIDS Journey Productions presents “The Mizrabel Kids—Another Gothic Tale of Epic Woe and Sorrow in Monster Mash.” A dark, daring, dismal, dastardly, yet mostly funny musical. Directed by Cherri McKay The evil Baron Von Rashke Zach Hanner regaining custody of the Mizrabel children forces them on a trip to the Monster Hunter Convention in Blargistan. Led by local favorites Melissa Stanley, Caylan McKay, Tamara Mercer, Aimee Schooley, Michael O’Shaughnessy and The P.E.T. Project company we follow the Mizrabels as they are forced to survive in yet another strange, gothic, and bleak world. Proceeds to benefit Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green 20th Season Anniversary Family night, Wed., 10/26, 7:30, $7 • GA, $11, 10/20, 27, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 10/21, 28-29, 8pm; and Sat-Sun, 10/23, 2930, matinees at 3pm. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street910-362-2285. www.ThalianHall.org BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg Productions: 11/3-6, 10-13, 17-20— “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which features newly discovered writings by the title character as well as recollections of Holocaust survivors. Shows: Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets: $18 general admission ($10 Thurs performances) or $15 seniors/students. 910-341-7228 or www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. NEW RIVER PLAYERS Drama instructor/artistic director for New River Players, Eric S. Kildow, debuts their first show, “MacBeth,” 11/3-5, 8pm, at the Bodenhamer Auditorium in the Fine Arts Building at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, 444 Western Blvd. $5 GA or $2 student/senior/ military admission. (910) 938-6234. kildowe@ cc.coastalcarolina.edu PORCH THEATRE CO. StoryBook Mystery Dinner Theatre: Costume Party! The plot is hatched. Our first encounter with our cast of crooks and creeps will be as soon as you arrive to the Balcony on Dock. At the height of the party a crime occurs right in front of your very eyes. But before we have dessert we will swap clues about the unusual suspect. Special Halloween performance: 10/27, 6:30pm. Balcony on Dock, 33 S. Front St., 910-232-6611. Historic downtown ILM. Kids: $20/adults: $40. www. porchtheatre.com.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE Cannibal! The Musical: 10/20-23, 27-30, 31; 8pm with Sun. matinees at 5pm. $8-$15. By ‘South Park’ co-creator Trey Parker; adpated screenplay

by Rachel Helms and Alex Marden; music composed by Brett J. Young. • CFIFN presents Sunday Cinema exclusively at the Browncoat: Sunday at 7:30pm. Independent cinema from around the world; screen a new independent film along with an accompanying short. Admission: $3 and proceeds will benefit local filmmakers and the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. • Browncoat Jeopardy Trivia: Sunday at 9:30pm. No cover charge.

• Browncoat Karaoke: Fri/Sat/Sun at 10pm for downtown Wilmington’s best karaoke experience. equipment and a song list of more than 150,000 songs! No cover! 910-612-1018. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 or browncoattheatre.com.

NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Tickets: $8/$10. Schedule: 10/14-15: Carl Labove (tonight show) • 10/21-22: Tracy Smith

(comedy central) • 10/28-29: Glenn Wool (comin the Carolina Courtyard Park next to the Main edy central) • 11/4-5 Rory Scovel (comedy cenLibrary at noon every Tuesday in Oct. Bring a lunch tral) • 11/11-12 Nutt St Live Sketch Comedy • and a blanket or folding chair and enjoy the music!

11/18-19 Debra Cole • Every Wed. Nutt House Corner of 3rd/Chestnut, downtown Wilmington.

Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no Free parking for concerts/library visits, available in cover charge. • Every Thurs. Open Mic Stand the deck. 910-798-6301 Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover. • Stand ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON RIVER Up Comedy workshops: Learn the art from the Wilmington Water Tours, Acoustic Spotlight on the stage of Wilmington’s only full time comedy club.

River, held Thursdays, 6:30pm. Featuring different A beginners/intermediate class formed every 6 musicians weekly. $25 www.wilmingtonwaterwks, covering basics, incl. public speaking and tours.com a comedy showcase in a professional comedy club at end of 6-wk. classes. Ages 16 and up. 910-520-5520 for slots. $100/6-wk. commitment. Taught by Timmy Sherrill, club owner/working comedian. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.

Harbor Island Arts is accepting submissions by 10/21 for com. 910-520-5520

10/21: ART SUBMISSION DUE

music/concerts

artwork to hang at downtown’s grocer, Carolina Farmin’, at 2101 Market Street. The deadline for admission fee is the 21st, and all titles of artwork must be submitted then as well. The drop-off day for artwork is the 26th, with artist reception following the 27th. Work will hang through March and will be sold to the public. For more information, contact Niki Hildebran at harborislandarts@hotmail.com.

STONE SOUP CONCERTS PRESENTS 10/13, 7:30pm: Songwriter showcase feat. Jim Ashley, Reel Cafe, 2nd floor ballroom. Shorter sets by Taylor Chadwick Bryan, Brent Stimmel, Kenny Reeves, Zeke Roland, Dave Meyer, and Mike Eakens. Live original music from Wilmington’s finest musicians. Free. • 10/27 – Political Satirist, Roy Zimmerman, 7:30pm, at The Reel Café, 2nd floor ballroom $15 GA. What’s funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Writer humorous satirical songs for twenty years. royzimmerman.com. RSVP to ticketed events: stonesoupconcerts.com

THE MET LIVE IN HD 10/15, 1pm: The Met: Live in HD, the New York Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series, returns to UNCW for 2011-12 season with the Met premiere production of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, featuring Anna Netrebko in the title role. The opera is based on the final, tragic days of Anne Boleyn and has been a dramatic and vocal showcase for some of the greatest sopranos in operatic history. $15 student, $20 OLLI member, $30 non-member.

Season ticket discount available. www.uncw.edu/ metopera or 910-962-3195.

ORGAN DEDICATION RECITAL Organ Dedication Recital to celebrate the newly installed Rodgers organ now residing in the historical sanctuary during the week of the church’s 145th Anniversary. Presbyterian Church, Sun., 10/16, 4pm. Feat. Bill Glisson, Gregory Gore, Douglas Leightenheimer and C. Justin Smith, with Kevin P. Thompson, director of music and organist. 714 Chestnut St. ROCK FOR THE CURE 10/21, 7pm: As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Communication Studies Society, a student organization at UNCW, will host the 5th annual Rockfor the Cure breast cancer benefit concert. Second floor of the Reel Cafe.

Cost ofadmission to the event is $5 and all proceeds go to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Pink Ribbon Project. The Schoolboys, UNCW’s unofficial faculty rock band, will provide entertainment at he event with a mix of modern and classic rock music. There will also be a silent auction and raffle to raise money. http://student. uncw.edu/rockforthecure.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10/22, 8pm: Happy Birthday, Liszt! Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811, and we light all 200 candles with a monster concert including four fabulous pianists and a dazzling display of Lisztian virtuosity. All concerts at Kenan Auditorium. For tickets call Kenan Auditorium: (910) 962-3500. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org CAROLINA COURTYARD A series of free outdoor concerts will be offered

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dance TANGO Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • 10/27-30 Raleigh/Durham Workshops with Brigitta Winkler CONTRA DANCE Tues night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm. Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities! $4. (910) 538-9711.

SURFER TANGO Waterford Tango at the Clubhouse, Fri. at 7:30 • Magnolia Greens Tango, Thurs, 7:30pm, Aerobics Room • Cape Fear Country Club Tango, Sun., 5pm. All classes are $10 per couple per class fun, professional, positive instruction. surfertango.com 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639

art/exhibits SPECTRUM ART AND JEWLERY 10/12, 9am: Spectrum Art & Jewelry will be hosting a two-day plein air paintingworkshop with Mike Rooney at Wrightsville Beach, 10/12-13, 9am-4pm. Mike Rooney is one of NC’s top plein air painters. Plein air is painting outdoors so as to capture the quality of light and atmosphere in painting. He will teach techniques for painting with a loose, quick, impressionistic style. Workshop will include the following: equipment needed for plein air painting, the importance of color values, capturing light effects, tips for working quickly, color and composition theory and color palette choices.

It is open to all skill levels. The fee is $200, a deposit of $100 is required to reserve a space. The workshop islimited to 15 people, early registration is encouraged as Mike’s workshops typically sellout! RSVP: nancy@spectrumartandjewelry.com BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL 10/13, 6pm: “Big, Bold, Beautiful,” artist reception showcasing new works by Francisca Dekker.

Come and enjoy the gorgeous, bold, lively acrylic paintings by the Dutch artist at Caffe Phoenix, 35 N. Front St. Artist Reception from: 6-9 p.m.

AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK 10/15, 11am: In recognition of American Craft Week, Spectrum Art & Jewelry will be hosting several events, including a two-day painting workshop as well as hands-on craft activities, artist’s demonstrations, a reception and more. Ann Hair will lead a hands-on painting activity suitable for the whole family (children must be supervised). Two of Wilmington’s premier jewelry designers will be demonstrating their unique craft from 11am-3pm. Enjoy a glass bead making demonstration with Sarah James and Keum Boo Jewelry making demonstration with Arlene Weinrich. This event is free and open to the public.info@spectrumartandjewelry.com. Located in the Forum off Military Cutoff Road.

CALL TO ARTISTS Looking for 2D art, paintings, drawings, collage, with the themes of farming, fishing, baking, family, community, the Carolinas and Cape Fear region. They will hang in Carolina Farmin’ on Market Street through March. Up to 3 works per artist. Good exposure and chance to make some money. Can be any size. 10/21: Registration/payment due: Titles of all art work need to be submitted. • 10/26: Drop off Day. Bring artwork to Carolina Farmin, 2101 Market St, at left enterance, 10am-1pm. Other arrangements: HarborIslandArts@hotmail.com • 10/27: Artist reception: Work will be displayed during the many months and events year round at Carolina Farmin’, including the music nights, fall festival, special events • 3/15: Work will have either been sold, or need to be picked up between, 10am-until.

Harbor Island Arts: HarborIslandArts@hotmail. com for application form and attach an example of your work. Harbor Island Arts is a local non profit arts organization committed to bringing local art into the community.

MAYFAIRE FINE ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW Wilmington Art Association fine art and craft show at Mayfaire, 10/22, 10am-5pm. Located on Main St., a block from the cinema, it will be closed to car traffic. Large tent with booth space and art panels set up. Free to the public.

Paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography and fabric art welcome. wilmingtonart.org COLOR INFUSION “Color Infusion” features recent works of local artist Bruce Bowman and Sally Sutton of Pittsboro. Bowman shares his distinctive vision, employing exaggerated perspectives with his skillful use of color and form. A commercial architect, Bowman engages us with his interpretation of familiar subjects, making them new and exciting. On display through 10/22. New Elements Gallery: 216 N. Front St. www.newelementsgallery.com CALL FOR ARTISTS Coastal Community College’s 34th annual Public Art Exhibition in Jacksonville, NC. Open 11/3-12/9 in the Fine Arts Building (FAB) on campus, with opening reception on 11/3, 5-7pm. Awards ($300-$350) announced at 6pm. To enter, artists must be from Onslow County, 18 years or older and hasn’t participated in any CCCC art exhibition. All mediums in 2D (dry, framed, wired) or 3D free-standing with stands/pedestals provided (CCCC has locked display for sculptures) accepted through 10/24-27, 8am-4pm at FAB, 106. May submit up to 3 works, free. Work picked up 12/12-14, 8am-4pm.

EVENING OF AESTHETICS 10/26, 7pm-midnight: An Evening of Aesthet-

EVENING OF AESTHETICS 10/26, 7pm-midnight: An Evening of Aesthetics “Halloween Edition” returns! 20 local artists gather with large variety of unique and amazing art!

Each artist vends their own table with displays of fantastic paintings, photography, sculpture, hand made jewelry, clothing items, custom plush toys, and more. Raffle tickets: $1 each throughout the night to raise money for Southern Reptile Saviors Rescue group as well as the chance to meet and greet some of their education rescue reptiles. $3 admission; come in costume $1 off admission!

Paint-n-Play Ceramics Studio, 1021 S. Kerr Ave. STONES UNTURNED 10/28, 6pm: “Stones Unturned”, an exhibit of sculptures in clay, bronze and other media by Karen Paden Crouch and Virginia Gibbons. Opening reception on Friday, 10/28, 6-9pm. Exhibit will be up until 11/18. ACME Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Free monthly event feat. downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open after-hours in celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of each month. Self-guided tour; exhibitions of all types, opening receptions, demonstrations, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional and non-traditional art-activities. www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com YOUTH ARTISTS NEEDED Our second annual Youth Art Exhibition is issuing a Call To Artists for high school and college students, age 14-29, in New Hanover County, NC whose work will be selected to appear in a juried exhibition at UNCW in July and August 2012. Anyone who would like to express his or her opinion on “Addiction and/or Recovery” through two-dimensional art is encouraged to submit. No entry fee and artists retain ownership of their original artwork. Monetary awards will be given for the top three submissions; deadline is 5/1/2012. Submission form: LCWarden@Yahoo.com CALLING ARTISTS! Calling all artists to celebrate our incredibly diverse art population in Last Minute Art Show, 12/3.

Open to all local and regional artists to sell art in one place, 8am-8pm on Sat., 12/3. Location:

10/14-15: GHOST SHIP The Battleship NC will turn into a Ghost Ship just in time for Halloween, beginning the 14th of October. Folks can line up every weekend, Friday and Saturday night, to brave the spooky vessel’s underbelly, as Zombies greet visitors at the door. The line starts nightly at 6:30 p.m. and $10 tickets can be purchased until 9:30 p.m. No pre-sales available; and the tour is not recommended for youngsters. www.battleshipnc.com TBD. All work must be $300 and below; part of the proceeds will go to our listed NGO’s—you choose which one you want to donate to! Fee; $75 for space/Table Rental: $25 (cash on day of show).

Goodwill sponsorship and advertising opportunities for your business or organization. Sponsor a local artist in need by covering their booth fee and watch as the goodwill spreads. http://www.thelastminuteartshow.com BOTTEGA EVENTS Mon: Closed through winter • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine tastings, 7pm • Thurs., 10/27: Poetry Slam Showcase. • Fri., 10/28(1pm-2am): 3rd annual Halloween Horror Shorts, 9pm • (Sat 1pm2am; Sun., 1pm-mid.) Call to artists: Currently

taking submissions for our 3rd annual Halloween Horror Shorts. Please email submissions to bottegaartbar@gmail.com. Films must be less than 15 minutes, on DVD and of evil, horrific, disgusting or disturbing content. Submissions taken until midnight on Oct. 23rd. • bottegaartbar@gmail. com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www. bottegagallery.com.

PROJEKTE The National Alliance on Mental Health, Wilmington Chapter, will exhibit “Flowers and Volcanoes: Raising Awareness of Mental Illness,” drawings and a short film by three local artists. A portion of proceeds made from sales of artwork go to NAMI. Reception: 9/30, 6-8pm. Refreshments and live drumming! Continues through October 8th. • EVENTS: Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun: Yoga, PWYC, 6.307.30pm. Wed: Figure Drawing, $10/class, 6-8pm.

First Wed of each Month: DivaMade Collective, a meet n greet for creative women, 7.30-9.30pm.

Every other Thur: UNCW Film Nite, sometimes political, always controversial, 7.30-11pm. Second Sat of each month: The Creative Exchange, local artists sale and swap, 2-5pm. • Every 3rd Friday: Live Bossanova w/Raphael Name, 7p-11p. • Every Fri/Sat: Live Music, 8-12am. Free unless noted otherwise. 910-763-1197, theprojekte@gmail. com, www.theprojekte.com. 523 S 3rd Street

museums/programs CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit at the New Hanover County Public Library. The exhibit will remain on view through 10/29 on the first floor of the Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. Organized by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (www.ncculture.com) in observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War (1861-1865). It is traveling to 49 public libraries across the state between April 1, 2011, and spring 2013.

BATTLESHIP NC 10/14-15, 21-22, 28-29: The Battleship NC turns into a foggy shade of green, as the vessel turns into Ghost Ship. No movie set needed for this haunt as the ship can terrify any soul when set out to wonder alone through the decks below. Venture below in the dark.

Zombies greet you at the door; tickest on sale nightly, 6:30; must be in line by 9:30 to ensure ticket. $10; limited each night. No advance tickets sold. Not recommended for young children. • 3rd annual Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash, 10/25.

Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends have come back for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares for the family to share. Candy and sweets, carnival festivities, popcorn, tattoos, caricature drawings and bounce house. 5:30-8pm, w/ last ticket sold at 7:30pm. $5/person. 910-251-5797. battleshipnc.com

CarolinaDiscover how Jews, through a process of struggle and negotiation, became integrated into Southern society and helped build a New South.

• EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Learning Center: Weird Science, 10/15, 29, 1-4pm. Ages 5-12. Free for members/free w/ admission for nonmembers. Explore strange and sometimes slimy science with fun, hand-on experiments. Make your own “bouncy blubber” and use mud to discover how craters form on the moon. • SciFest – What secrets are hidden in your DNA? 10/22, 10am-4pm. $3//members; $6/nonmembers • Community Conversations: Listen to different viewpoints from panelists then engage in discussion about Civil War history. Mix and mingle before and after the 7pm. presentation. Tickets 910-798-4362. Changes, Compromises, Conflict, Secession, and War, 10/13, 6:30-8pm. $5/members; $7/nonmembers • Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-7984367. capefearmuseum.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILM Exhibit: Toothasaurus Dental Exhibit—learn about oral health in a very un-intimidating environment.

First, brush the huge model teeth and inspect for cavities. Then, look at the x-rays for hiddle decay! Hop into one of the two real dentist chairs to examine the teeth of a Tooth-a-Saurus. Floss the huge teeth with dino-sized floss. Complete the food pyramid puzzle! • 10/22: 5:30-9:30pm: YachtVenture: Waterside rendezvous at MarineMax on Wrightsville Beach, 130 Short St. Dinner, drinks, music and explore 10 yachts, all to benefit Children’s Museum. Tix: $75, members/$100, non. Ties optional; no spike heels. • 10/28: Kooky Spooky Jam Boo Read: 10/28, 5-7pm: Come enjoy some fall festivities at the museum—reading scary and not so scary stories. Goodies and games throughout the museum. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and get ready to have lots of fun! $2-3. • Mon: Trash to Treasues, 10am; Muddy Buddies, 3:30pm. • Tues: 10am: Leading to Reading Literacy Classes; 3:30 Going Global Cooking Club • Wed. 10am Preschool Science; 3:30pm, Fetch! Challenge. • Thurs: 10am, Cooking Club; 3:30pm, Book Club. • Fri: 10am, Toddler Time; 3:30pm, Adventures in Art. • Sat: 10am, Music Club; 3:30pm, Cardio Class. • Hrs: Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. 910-763-3387. www.playwilmington.org

future scopes

with Fay Meadows ARIES (21 March – 20 April)

Travel plans may need to be set up with flexibility in mind, as things may not go as you’d hoped. Unexpected messages come just when it is most inconvenient.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) Partnerships dominate your thoughts and your energy as well. Be careful what you wish for; it just may appear.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) If it feels good then you may just do it—and regret it later! Pleasure-seeking can get a little out of control, so beware.

CANCER (21 June – 21 July) Reality checks are rarely fun, but they are always educational. Keep things simple and it will minimize the lessons you may have to learn.

LEO (22 July – 22 August) Feelings and hunches are not scientific—or even logical. But that doesn’t stop you from relying on them to make decisions at work.

Check your facts before going completely out on a limb.

VIRGO (23 August – 22 September) Feeling blue? This period is of short duration, so hang in there; it will go away as quickly as it showed up. Partnerships undergo transformation, but that will be a lot longer in the works.

LIBRA (9/24 – 10/23) New way of looking at your health is just the beginning—once change enters your world, it seems to take on a life of its own.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 November) Opportunities at work spring up very quickly, and action is required almost immediately.

Don’t let gossip or idle chatter make your decisions; investigate first.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.)

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BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 2/2012: B.W. Wells: Pioneer Ecologist: Explore the breathtaking nature photography of ecologist B.W. Wells and discover his passion for the flora and fauna of the Lower Cape Fear region. • Cape Fear Treasures: Rememberingthrough 1/15/2012: Glimpse a selection of souvenirs and mementos from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection. Discover some of the objects people have treasured to remind them of the past. • Down Home: Jewish Life in North

NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.

The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing

Having fun at work is part of the allure that you have for others. Just be sure that anything you are relying on others to do is actually getting done, or you could end up with extra work and unhappy bosses.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) Blah, blah, blah—you can talk about anything and this period sees you doing just that. No subject is off limits, as you are willing to look at many viewpoints that differ from your own.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 February) Dreams take a while before becoming reality, but with all the unusual people and situations being introduced, there is no time to worry. Besides, all this new exposure may change what those dreams were anyway…

PISCES (20 February – 20 March Home life sees some unexpected happenings, and with your emotions on display, it may be hard to act as if you aren’t affected. Partnerships see sharp tempers, so be aware.

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these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop and more! ncaquariums.com. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. (910) 458-8257 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com. (910)256-2569 WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. • Story Times designed for younger visitors first and third Mon, 10:30am. $4 per family is charged to cover program costs and includes access to the rest of the Museum. • Museum admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634 or 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. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org 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, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Family Fun Day, 10/22, a day at Bellamy Mansion specifically geared toward children. • 10/24: Mondays at Mansion: The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, 7-9pm.

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM Through 10/20: Henry Jay MacMillan: The Art of Public ServiceFilm Room, Brown Wing. From painter to interior designer to artist illustrator (assigned to the 62nd Engineer Topographic Company of the XIX Corps) documenting war-torn Europe during 1944-45, Wilmington native Henry Jay MacMillan used his artistic talents in service both to his community and country. • Opening reception for three new exhibitions: 10/21, 5:30-8pm.

Non-mem, $10; Cam mem, free. William McNeill: My Life as a Handheld Church Fan A Rhapsody on Sweat, Sweet Tea and Salvation, Brown Wing.

Through 1/15. Feat. 100s of church fans with images religious and secular, collected over 40 years by musician and performative assemblage artist William McNeill. McNeill emphasizes their cultural importance, “This collection is really about a vanishing Americana and a way of life that we won’t ever have again.” • Through 1/15: Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, Brown Wing. 25 black and white photographs by Michael Cunningham featured in his book, Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats (2000: Doubleday) are highlighted in this exhibition. • Hattitude: A Convergence of Fashion and Faith, Brown Wing; through 1/15. Hats from public and private collections, hats of our own and our mothers’, hats by leading and unknown designers comprise this bountiful exhibition, including generous loans from Dr. Yvonne Watson, Rep. Alma Adams, Guilford County and the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, NC State University. • Closing reception, 10/30, 1-5pm: State of the Art/Art of the State. CAM Members and SoA artists, free.

• 10/16, 2-4pm: Meet North Carolina award recipient Vollis Simpson at a fundraiser in memory of Caroline Butts. Simpson, age 94, whirligig maker and musician Branford Marsalis, who will receive the NC award next month, the state’s highest civilian honor awarded through the Dept of Cultural Resources. Fundraiser features his whirligigs in a one-day only exhibition and sale with partial proceeds going toward the permanent outdoor installation of a large-scale Whirligig by Vollis Simpson in Cameron Art Museum’s Pyramid Park. Tickets: $40. Raffle tickets: $10 (not required to be present to win). Music for the event is provided by the Possum Creek Bluegrass Band. • 10/19, 1-1:30pm 10/20, 6-6:30pm: ONE4$1 lecture: Seated

Woman with Bonnie England, 1-1:30pm. Artist and Projekte Gallery owner Bonnie England offers a closer look at Seated Woman (c. 1940) by Willem de Kooning (1904-1997). • 10/22: 8:30am: Save the Date, Gary Shell Cross-City Trail—Run, Ride & Roll! Registration, Halyburton Park, noon-1pm.

Trail Reception, Cameron Art Museum. Opening of the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail w/inaugural rideat Halyburton Park to Ann McCrary Park, ending at the CAM. Games, music, food, family programs and more! • Kids at CAM, 10/22, noon-3pm; $3/ child; $5/child; adults free. Day of creativity and imagination. Make art you can take home, explore our exhibitions. No pre-reg necessary. • 10/27, 7-8:30pm: David Dorfman Movement Workshop, free and open to the public—dancers and nondancers welcome! Dance as a form of activism, workshop participants will learn strategies for using movement as social and personal commentary.

Exposure to these dances will provide a common basis for the study and discussion of different aspects of the choreographic and creative process.

Held in collaboration with UNCW Presents; http:// uncw.edu/presents. • CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall.

Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School: Fall classes going on now! More info online for adult education programs. Basic Pine Needle Basketryweekend workshop, 10/15, w/Melanie Walter. $80 members/ $120 Non-members. Studio 1 (located just inside museum entrance) • Hand and Wheel Pottery Techniques, Mon/Wed, 10/1712/14, 8am-noon; or Tues/Thurs, 10/18-12/15, 5:30-8:30pm. Members, $250/non, $300. Hiroshi Sueyoshi teaches handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing techniques. Class size limited; all skill levels, ages 16+. RSVP. • Tai Chi, Wed., noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Yoga, Thurs., noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Zumba classes, Mon/Wed/Fri, members, $8; non, $10. Energetic movement class, Latin-inspired dancing w/Wendy Joyner. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun., 11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

sports/recreation TENNIS CLINICS Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, Empie Park, 3405A Park Ave. Pre-reg. rqd. 341-4631. • Intermediate Doubles Clinic: Fast-paced doubles positioning/strategy clinic that will elevate your game to the next level. $10/clinic. Mon, 10am. (Sept - Nov); Wed., 10/12, 19 & 26, 6:30pm. • Cardio Tennis (all levels). Improve your overall fitness and endurance in this fast-paced clinic! $10/clinic.

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your technique, overall consistency, placement, and help you generate more power. $5/clinic, Wed., 7:30pm. • Beginner Tennis Clinics: Hourlong clinic focuses on using correct technique for your volleys and overheads and learn how to make them major strengths. $40/4 clinics. Session 1: 9/26 & 10/3, 6:30pm. Session 2: 10/17, 24 & 11/7, 6:30pm. • Forehand/Backhand Clinic ($10/clinic) Wed., 11/2, 9, & 16 • Tennis Clinics for Kids: Little Aces, ages 4-6. Session 2: 10/312, 17 & 19 • Session 3: 10/31, 11/ 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16, 3:45-4:30pm. $40/6 clinics. Focus on the intro of basic strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys and overheads. • Super Aces, ages 7-9. Session 2: 10/12, 17 & 19. Session 3: 10/31, 11/2, 7, 9, 14 & 16, 4:30-5:15pm. $40/6 clinics. General stroke mechanics will be reinforced w/introduction to Quick Start score keeping , games and some match play. Get your kids ready for Quick Start tournaments. www.empiepark.com CAPE FEAR RIVERBOATS Black River Nature Cruise offers narrated plant and wildlife interpretation by Audubon North Carolina educators. Cruisers aboard the Captain J.N. Maffitt will experience the tranquility, breathtaking scenery, and amazing wildlife along the northwest Cape Fear River and Black River. Just minutes after leaving the dock, passengers will experience a river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers—rich, dark waters surrounded by moss-draped cypresses and other ancient trees.

A variety of wildlife that may make appearances include alligators, snakes, bobcats, river otters, black bear, deer, fox, and rare species of fish and neo-tropical songbirds. 10/12, 9:30am, at the Battleship North Carolina dock. Pre-paid reservations are required: 800-676-0162 or 910-343-1611 or www.cfrboats.com.

SPORTS/RACE CHALLENGES 10/15: Trick-or-Treat Trot 5k & 10k. Downtown Wilmington. 910-343-1901; www.ciscapefear.org • 10/22: Gary Shell Cross-City Trail Ride, Run, Roll. 7:30am. Halyburton Park, Wilmington. www. halyburtonpark.com • 10/29: PPD Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon. 7am. Ranked among the top 10 iron distance triathlons in the world by Triathlete magazine. Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington. www.beach2battleship.com SUPER ACES Empie Park, 3405 Park Avenue. Ages: 7-9, 10/12, 17 & 19, 4:30-5:15pm. $40 for 6 clinics. General stroke mechanics will be reinforced with an introduction to Quick Start score keeping , games and some match play. This clinic will get your kids ready for Quick Start tournaments. (910) 341-4631 BROOKLYN GREENS DAY TRIP 10/15, 9am: Day trip to Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC. Private guided tour of historic site and sculpture collection. After lunch, local artist Niki Hildebrand will host open air studio time.

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CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH 10/15: Birding Trip to bald Head Island with Coastal Water Watch. Naturalist led trip to see one of North Carolina’s most special places. Space is limited. No membership required-this trip is open to the public. Cape Fear River Watch, 617 Surry St. www.cfrw.us

al for people of all ages and will give participants a better understanding and appreciation for North Carolina’s natural world.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Wilmington Water Tours for groups and individuals. Each Tuesday through Saturday through Oct, a two-hour Autumn Escape cruise takes place along the Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers, feat. birds, changing leaves, local history, and river ecology. • In November, enjoy the two-hour Best of Both Worlds cruise that combines ecology and history with an amazing sunset cruise. Cruises de-

SHELTER CREEK PADDLE 10/15: We have another great paddle coming up on Shelter Creek. We’ll paddle about 6 miles downstream from Shaken Creek to take out and eat at the famous Holland’s Seafood Restaurant. Cape Fear River Watch, 617 Surry St. www.cfrw.us REDBONE CELEBRITY TOURNEY 10/21-23, Blockade Runner Resort’s prize-winning red drum or speckled trout during the only NC leg of the international Redbone Celebrity Tourney Series that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Cape Fear Red Trout Celebrity Classic. Seasoned local and celebrity fishing guides are teamed with anglers based on skill level.

Individual anglers may be paired with Redbone founder Gary Ellis. 90 percent of the $1,125/ person entry fee benefits Cystic Fibrosis. Reg. incl. guided vessel and gear, attendance for two at the Catch the Cure kickoff banquet, receptions and meals, T-shirt, fishing shirt and gift bag.

Grand Champion qualifies to compete in three-day Rolex/IGFA Inshore Tournament of Champions in the Florida Keys. 10/21: Dinner and auctions at 5:30pm at the Blockade Runner. 10/22: 6:30am breakfast; fishing at 7am and concludes at 4pm.

10/23: Fishing resumes at 7am and concludes at 3pm. Awards party at the Blockade Runner’s oceanside lawn at 4pm. www.cfredtrout.com SEAGROVE AND YADKIN RIVER VALLEY TRIP 10/21: Three day/two night escape to explore the artisan community of Seagrove and go wine tasting in the Yadkin River Valley. Accomodations at historic Tanglewood Manor House B & B outside of Winston-Salem. Guided small group tour limited to 12 travelers. $440 per person (double occupancy) includes transportation, museum admissions, meals, wine tastings and vineyard dinner. Sunday visit to Reynolda House & Museum of American Art concludes weekend of activities. (910) 5247770. www.exitlanetours.com POISONOUS PLANTS AND ANIMALS Poisonous Plants & Animals Program: Sat., 10/29, 9:15am-10:30am. Temptations Everyday Gourmet (in Hanover Center). Join Carla Edwards, Carolina Beach State Park ranger, as she describes poisonous plants and animals found in our region of NC, such as venus fly traps. This program is education-

cotillion for youth, kids’ night out, yoga, pilates, boot camp, tone & stretch, and low impact aerobic classes. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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LUMINA THEATER SCREENINGS See page 29.

SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES See page 29. • 10/23: Zombie Film Festival—To follow up Wilmington’s 3rd Annual Zombie Walk on Saturday, The Juggling Gypsy will be holding a free Zombie Film Festival, featuring “Zombie Strippers”, “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dead and Breakfast.” • 10/30: The Rocky Horror Picture Show—Cult classic starRing Susan Sarandon, Barry Boswick and Tim Curry, a newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing alien from Transsexual, Transylvania. Free!

Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle Street

10/15: SHELTER CREEK PADDLE The weather is quite delighfful for a paddle with Cape Fear River Watch. They hold their monthly excursion on the 15th along Shelter Creek. They’ll head downstream 6 mile and stop for lunch at the famous Holland’s Shelter Creek Fish Camp. Members of the river watch pay $15 to paddle along. If you don’t have equipment, you can use CFRW’s for a $5 donation. Meet at Surry Street offices at 7:45am to caravan to the put-in, or meet at the put-in (the SR1520 bridge over Shaken Creek) around 8:45am. part from the Wilmington Riverwalk, 212 S. Water Street (between Orange & Ann sts.). Wilmington Water Tours: 910-338-3134 or www.wilmingtonwatertours.com.

WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Join Capt. Joe, orinthologist and bird watching aficionado, on a cruise around Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek in search of local shore and water birds. This low-tide tour is perfect for birders of all ages. Other dates: 10/21, 10/24, 10/25. $35/person. Group discounts/private charters available. Contact Joe today at 910-200-4002 to make reservations. • Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from the M/V Shamrock on this 1.5hr narrated tour around the waterways of Wrightsville Beach.

Tours available every day 6-7:30pm. $25/person, private charters and discounted group rates available. Contact • 10/22: Pirate Adventure to Masonboro, an island teeming with pirates and their booty? Then hop on the M/V Shamrock and help local pirate Don Juan Cortez navigate the open seas and search for buried treasure! $30/adult, $20/kid, $15/kid if dressed as a pirate! 2-hrs, takes off from Wrightsville Beach every hour on the hour starting at 11am-5pm. Call for rates: Capt. Joe, (910) 200-4002. capefearnaturalist. com.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Shag lessons, tennis lessons for youth & adults,

Devil’s Island” (Kongen av Bastøy). Festival’s core venues include Thalian Hall, City Stage Theater, Screen Gems Studios, the Soapbox and Jengo’s Playhouse. Passes and tickets: www.cucalorus. org

CINEMATIQUE See page 29 • Plays weekly at Thalian Hall main stage, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30pm, $7 (unless otherwise noted) •10/17-19: The Whistleblower—A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller is inspired by actual events. Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz) is a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia.

1 hr. 58 min. Rated R. • 10/24-26: Sarah’s Key— Paris, July 1942: A 10-yr-old girl is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door-todoor arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Desperate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks him in a bedroom cupboard—their secret hiding place—and promises to come back for him as soon as they are released. 1hr. 51 min.

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CUCALORUS Cucalorus Film Festival stages its 17th annual cinematic celebration 11/10-13th in the historic port city. Showing films of local, regional, national and international caliber: Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” which took home the SXSW ‘Best Documentary Audience Award’ this year; “On The Ice,” of two teenage boys in a remote Alaskan village as they cope with a secret that may push the limits of their friendship and change their lives forever (worked on by Wilmington-based production designer Chad Keith); Andrea Blaugrund Nevins’ eye-opening documentary “The Other F Word” prompts a new outlook on punk rockers and is sure to tug at your heart strings; Norwood Cheek taps into the musical vein of Cucalorus with the 10x10 music video documentary series. 10 filmmakers x 10 bands = 10 music videos all made in less than a week; two high profile Norwegian films, “Happy, Happy” (Sykt Lykkelig) and “King of

CARNAGE FILM FESTIVAL Patrick Crawford Foundation announces it’s first annual Carnage film festival. It will showcase horror films from all over the world. Come out to Thalian Hall on Sun., 10/23, day full of horror blocks. Visit our website for film schedule and tickets. www. carnagefilmfestival.com FILMMAKER’S SOCIAL Filmmaker Social every 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm! Connect with other filmmakers, as well as discuss topics such as fundraising, production and trends in the industry. 16 Taps, 127 Princess St., downtown Wilmington. Sponsored by CFIFN.

kids stuff CREEPY CRAWLY CREATURES Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St, 10/14, 3:305pm (ages 6-10). Have you ever wondered what goes on in the woods during Halloween? Come join us to get an inside glimpse of who is lurking and creeping around in the deep dark woods.

Later, we will build a scary, spooky craft. Pre-reg. rqd. Cost: $5/participant. 341-0075 ANIMAL MOVES AND SOUNDS Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street, (910) 3410075. Cost: $3. 10/17-18, 10-11am. See, feel and hear each season come alive with nature. After meeting some live local animals and watching how they move, participants will imitate their sounds and movements. Creating an animal craft will further the educational experience.

MARINE QUEST MarineQuest’s Saturday-morning scientific fun at the UNCW Center for Marine Science. Explore sea creatures, marine habitats and ocean phenomena through lab experiments, field activities, games and more. 10/22: Tickling Tentacles (Register by 10/20). “Sting of things”—learning all about octopuses, jellyfish, anemones and more! www. uncw.edu/marinequest/ GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT 10/22, Great Pumpkin Hunt, 11-1:30pm. Maides Park, 1101 Manly. Cost: $3/child. Activities include: Face Painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, horseback rides, hay rides, My Precious Pumpkin contest, safe trick-or-treating w/ Wilmington Police Dept., pumpkin patch pictures (additional $4). 341-7867.

FALL IN THE FOREST 10/24-25, 10-11am: Halyburton Park, 4099 S.

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17th Street. 341-0075. Cost: $3. Come learn about the changes in theforest during the Fall season. Learn about what plants and animals do when the season changes.

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Affordable Creative Early Childhood Music and Movement Program—learning through fun, play and music for kids 9mo.-7yrs. Drop ins welcome. Downtown: Tuesday, 9:15am at Community Arts Center; Tuesday, 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm at Carolina Beach Park and Rec Center; Wednesday 10:30am and Saturday, 9:30am at Porter’s Neck Yoga and Spa. www.happylittlesingers.com 910-777-8889 FIT FOR FUN CENTER Fit for Fun Center offers a great place for you and your kids ages 5 and under to cool off and have some fun. Join us for free play, art activities, music and an outdoor age-appropriate playground. MonFri, 9am-noon & 1-4pm; Sat., 9am-noon. $4/child (ages 5 and under)/adults free. 302 S. 10th St. (910) 341-4630. www.fitforfuncenter.com

sonally and professionally through leadership, education and networking. Press 102. 2nd St. $40/ incl. lunch. Schedule: 10/27: NHRMC Information Services Manager and Breast Cancer Survivor Heather Thornton.

PARENTING BOOK CLUB A new book club is forming with a focus on enhancing family life through an exploration of the science behind child development. Meetings held the first Thurs. ea. month, 6-7pm. Old Books on Front St. Objective is to engage the community in meaningful discussion about ways to foster healthy family living and to inspire personal growth and connection. Jessica: 336-420-2887 or jesscooper1@ yahoo.com GOING GREEN ENVIRO BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green is sponsoring a new book club to encourage discussion of environmental topics, meeting the first Tues. ea. month at Old Books on Front Street. Future meeting dates: 11/1 and 12/1. Upcoming titles posted: www.goinggreenpublications.com/calendar.html

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POETRY READING Poets and CFCC Creative Writing instructors Jada Ach and G.S. Gulliksen will give a poetry reading Tues., 10/18 at Old Books on Front, 6:30-8pm.

Ach was a first place award winner with UNCW’s Talon last year. Poetry was just published in Blast Furnace and will be appearing soon in “Weave” magazine. She will be reading some new poetry written while work shopping with poet Kim Addonizio in Lisbon this past summer. Gulliksen was also an award winner last year with Talon.

He has had numerous poems published in various periodicals throughout the country and has been rejected by most of the finest periodicals in the world. He will be reading from his current collection Custody/Cancer.

WESTLAW CLASS 10/12, 12:45pm: Sara Frederes, Esq., teaches how to use Westlaw, the library’s primary legal research database. Learn how to perform searches using both natural language and terms and connectors. Get familiar with resources like Thorp’s N.C. Trial Practice Forms and Strong’s N.C. Index. The class is worth one CLE credit. Seating is limited.

910-798-6306 or jroach@nhcgov.com

IBRAHIM KAYA SAHIN Ibrahim Kaya Sahin, assistant professor of Ottoman History at Tulane University in New Orleans, will speak on “Sunnis and Shiites: A Rivalry that Transformed the Middle East” at 7:30pm, Thurs., 10/20. UNCW’s Burney Center. Free and open to the public, lecturefollowed by a reception with Sahin. www.uncw.edu/sherman.

LOUISA’S BOOK CLUB A series of stimulating discussions about the life and lesser-known writings of Louisa May Alcott!

Faculty members UNCW will lead these sessions at Northeast Library, at 6 pm on four Wed. evenings: 10/26: Work —19th century American women’s rights and roles, w/Katie Peel, assistant professor of English • 11/16: Behind a Mask:The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott, w/Mark Boren, associate professor of English. This book club is a lock-in event. Space is limited to 15 participants. Pre-reg., arrive a few minutes early: http://library.uncw.edu/alcott/forms/rsvp-event or by calling 910-798-6323. • 10/15, 1pm: Panel discussion on Civil War Medicine with Don Johnson, UNCW History Dept, Jodi Koste, Archivist, VCU Health Sciences Library, and Charmaine Orton, UNCW Nursing Dept. Celebrates classic children’s author Louisa May Alcott, who served as a Civil War army nurse. Sponsored by American Library Assoc Public Programs Office with support from NEH. http://library.uncw.edu/alcott or Margaret Miles at 910-798-6361.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS SPEAKER SERIES The speaker series brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations to help them grow per-

NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBRARY 10/14, 3pm: Susan Wood will demonstrate how to check out a New Hanover County public library eBook from North Carolina Digital Library and then read it on a Kindle!

Questions about other eReaders will be answered as well. Pwww.nhclibrary.org or sdwood@nhcgov.com.

The Humanists and Freethinkers October meetings takes place at the Universalist Unitarian Churh in the Fellowship Hall on the 16th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The keynotes speaker will be Dr. John Hooper, who will discus “A Nontheistic Modern Synthesis of Humanism and Naturalism.”

Hopper, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon, is a retired scientist and research and development executive who has pursued interests in Unitarian Universalism and public policy.

COOKING CLASSES Cooking classes by Chef Alexis Fouros of Creative Market Place: 10/19. Pre-reg is required by calling 917-969-2430 (Betsy) or e-mail: boyden2@ aol.com UPPER ROOM THEATRE Adult women are invited to attend this once-aweek fitnessopportunity, no matter your experience or ability. Local choreographer/dance instructor Mary Beth Henderson will teach you to tap to favorite tunes and prepare for participation in performances with Upper Room Theatre at community events. Classes meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, beginning Sept. 22. Schedule—Month 2: 10/20-11/10; Month 3: 11/17, 12/1-15. (continues after first of year). $15 reg. and $45/mo. info@upperroomtheatre.org WINE CLASSES All classes Thurs, 6:30pm at Taste the Olive; must be at least 21 years of age w/ID. Space limited;

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OCTOBER ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@ bellsouth.net. Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm: Learn color washes, expressive brushstrokes, creating light and shadow and more. For beginners or experienced painters that want to refresh their skills. • Collage: Mon, 3-5pm: Create beautiful collages from found papers in a series of fun collage lessons including textures, color gradation, paper dynamics, photo portrait and more. • Mixed Media, Tues., 3-5pm: Learn how to use found materials to create mixed media collages exploring textures, color dynamics, power of content, evocative images and more. • Acrylic Painting, Wed., 11am-1pm. Learn acrylic painting basics: brushstrokes, mixing colors, painting light and shadow and how to choose and paint subject matter. For beginners or experienced painters that want to refresh their skills. • Oil Pastel, Wed, 3-5pm. Learn basic oil pastel skills including overlay, light and shadow, color dynamics and making subject matter vibrant as content. For beginners or those experienced in other media that want to learn about oil pastels. • Basic Drawing, Sat.,

10/16: HUMANISTS/FREETHINKERS

MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE PROGRAMS Miller Motte College Workshops/Classes: 10/17-21—Breast Cancer Awareness event to help raise funds for “Pretty in Pink Foundation.” Students pay $1 per day to wear pink attire to school. Students usually wear scrubs every day. The cosmetology clinic will offer $5 donation pink hair extensions for the month of October, all monies given to the organization. Service is open to the public. Cosmetology Clinic, 5000 Market St. 5000 Market St Wilmington, NC 28405 Room #A115. www.miller-motte.edu or 910-442-3400.

Calendar entries are accepted every Thursday by noon for following week’s paper. We only guarantee listings two weeks out from event date, depending on space. E-mail calendar@encorepub.com press releases.

RSVP rqd. Schedule: 10/27: Let’s Take a “Cab” to California—California Cabernet Sauvignons are among the very best in the world, one of the most widely planted premium red wine grape. We will explore if an extra $30 on the bottle price gets you that much more. $30/person Reservations are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis, and are non-refundable. 910-256-OILS(6457)for policies/details.

11-1pm: Learn line, shading, composition, how to draw what you see, and more. Fun exercises and individual guidance. For beginners or those that want to refresh their drawing skills.

TAI CHI Tai Chi, Mon., 6:30pm, Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. Taught by Karen Vaughn, LAC, 3rd gen.

Tien Shan Pai disciple. $15/class. (910) 392-0870’

clubs/notices FITTEST EXECS CHALLENGE New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington Health and Greater Wilmington Business Journal are challenging executives and their employees to live healthier lifestyles through the Fittest Execs program. Deadline to participate: 10/12. Each participant will undergo an initial fitness assessment and blood test, and then be tested again during the first week of January to measure progress. Individual and team awards will be given to the men and women who show the most improvement and best overall fitness during the BizTech Conference & Expo at the Wilmington Convention Center, 1/25. www.wilmingtonbiz.com/fittestexecs.

CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS NC Coastal Symposium, 10/13: Save the date for our inaugural NC Coastal Symposium taking

place at Sunspree Holiday Inn Resort. Sponsorship opportunities available. www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com ONSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY Page Turners Book Club, (grades 2-5) talk about your favorite books, characters, stories and more.

Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 1st Thurs, 4:30pm; Sneads Ferry: 3rd Thurs, 4:30pm; Swansboro: 2nd Thurs, 4:30pm • American Girl Book Club (grades 2-5). A different American Girl book each month, enjoysnacks & have fun with crafts & other activities. Meets monthly. Jacksonville/Main: 3rd Tues, 4:30pm. • Legos in the Library (grades K-12)Express creativity and learn new Lego building techniques from simple to advanced! Meets monthly.

Jacksonville: 2nd Sat, 10am; Richlands: 3rd Sat, 10am; Sneads Ferry: 3rd Sat, 10am; Swansboro: 3rd Sat, 10am • Laptime Storytime (0-23 mos.).

Imaginative rhymes, songs, stories & free play for infants & their caregivers. Jacksonville/Main: Weds, 9:30 and 10:30am • Mother Goose Time (up to age 3): Rhymes, songs, music and movement for toddlers & their caregivers. Richlands Branch: Thurs, 10am; Swansboro Branch: Weds & Thurs, 10am • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) A galaxy of books, stories and fun activities for 3-5 yr. olds. Jacksonville/Main: Tues, 10am; Sneads Ferry Branch: Tues, 10am; Richlands Branch: Thurs, 11am; Swansboro Branch: Thurs, 11am • Kids’ Creations (grades K-5). School-age kids express imagination and creativity during our afterschool story and craft hour. Meets monthly.

Sneads Ferry Branch: Weds, 4:30pm; Richlands Branch: Thurs, 4:30pm • Free Family Film Fridays (bring entire family). Main Library in Jacksonvile, every month for a free, family-friendly movie. Free popcorn!Shows monthly. Jacksonville: Fri, 4pm • Swansboro Friends Used Book Sale: Swansboro, 2nd Sat monthly, 9am-1pm. Book Club Social (teens and adults). Meet bestselling author James Rollins via Skype! Join our quarterly social for book lovers and book clubs. Meet and discuss your favorite reads, enjoy refreshments, and meet some of your favorite authors via Skype.

• Jacksonville: 10/13, 6pm. Paint the Town Red, (Grades 6-12) Teens who love the Twilight series won’t want to miss this party! Play Twilight trivia and other games, make Edward-inspired jewelry and quench your thirst w/refreshments. onslowcountync.gov/library HUMANIST AND FREETHINKERS 10/16, 5-7:30pm: Humanist and Freethinkers of Cape Fear October meeting. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 4313 Lake Ave. www.humanism.meetup.com/182.

A Non-theistic Modern Synthesis of Humanism and Naturalism with John Hooper—celebrating the awesome epic of biological evolution. Hooper is a retired scientist and research and development executive (Ph.D., 1969, Carnegie Mellon U). Since his retirement in 2003, he has pursued interests in science and naturalism, humanism, Unitarian Universalism and public policy.

WRITERS AND WELLNESS GROUP Life Writers and Wellness Group, (formerly “Grace in the Word”) meets 3rd Tues., 7-8:30pm. Schedule: 10/18, 11/15, 12/20.

5041 New Centre Dr, Ste 122. 910-262-4454. writingdoctor7@gmail.com. www.meetup.com/ Life-Writers-Wellness-Group/910-262-4454 or mountainbirdministry@yahoo.com.

CAPE FEAR ROWER CLUB Classes for beginners: Two, three-hour morning sessions, 8-11am, Sat/Sun. Become familiar with the boats and equipment, learn proper technique on a rowing machine, and then experience on-the-water rowing instruction. No previous rowing experience necessary; must know how to swim. 10/22-23. Wilmington Marine Center, 3410 River Rd. $60/two sessions. Limited to five students. Reg: Morris Elsen, morris.elsen@ gmail.com. 910-343-3381.

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