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All Hallow’s Eve throws down with lots of ghoulish fun The most terrifying night of the year is only days away. Our deepest fears will be delivered upon the wings of unknown beasts and the broomsticks of sinister witches. Whether one is in the mood to amplify such terror or revel in the more modest fun of fall, Wilmington offers Halloween events all across the board.

Youngsters can enjoy Trick or Treat Under the Sea at the NC Aquarium in Fort Fisher or the Kooky Spooky Jam-Boo Read at the Children’s Museum. History buffs will relish in the NC Battleship’s Ghost Ship (pictured) or the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. And for the bravest of hearts, we suggest the haunted thrills of Panic Attack or the Haunted Trail in Grissettown. For all frightening fun, flip to pages 36 through 39. Photo courtesy of Battleship NC

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LATE-NIGHT FUNNIES “The format of the debate was a town hall meeting. Before last night, I didn’t know town hall meetings were a real thing. I thought they made them up for movies like ‘Footloose.’ And ‘Hoosiers.’” —Jimmy Kimmel “I thought Biden was awesome. During the whole debate, I kept thinking to myself, ‘I hope he keeps that very nice, sleepy black guy on the ticket.’” —Bill Maher “Larry King is moderating a presidential debate between third-party candidates on the Internet. That could be awkward. Most Americans have never heard of these candidates.

And Larry King has never heard of the Internet.”

—Craig Ferguson “Congressman Ryan prepared for Thursday’s debate by studying policy and holding practice debates, and I think Biden prepared by shotgunning Red Bull and watching Yosemite Sam cartoons.” —Seth Meyers “Isn’t is amazing? All Moderate Mitt had to do was change his long-held views on everything that he’s ever said. Now he believes whatever you believe, and the polls show we like that. Forget integrity. Forget courage.

What we want is a president who is 100 percent our bitch.” —Bill Maher “Ross Perot has endorsed Mitt Romney.

This could help Romney get the vote of people you forgot were still alive.” —Conan O’Brien “I don’t know why they had a debate. This race was over last night when Honey Boo Boo made her official endorsement. She’s pulling for Barack Obama. They say as goes Honey Boo Boo, so goes the election.” —Jimmy Kimmel

OOPS! We regret the errors in last week’s theatre preview of “Day Drinkers.” Justin Tanner is the playwright from L.A. and Aerli Austen is the actress who plays Jenny; all apologies for the misnomers. Be sure to read Shea Carver’s four-star review on page 12.

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15 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in area art galleries.

16-19 music: Shea checks out ‘Overgrown,’ the debut release from Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine; Bethany Turner explores Chords for a Cause with Edwin McCain; Jordan DuBreuil offers the full schedule for Soapbox’s 2nd Southbound and Down.

20-23 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

25 film: Anghus feels cinema is renewed with ‘Argo.’

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33-34 grub: Rosa Bianca is head over heels for Tamashii; Alex Pompliano covers the first annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach.

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encore sends out questionnaires to all candidates running for office in hopes of getting their thoughts on matters that affect our lives foremost. Like promised, we will run these questionnaires so voters will be informed and educated on every candidate’s platform. Election coverage continues this week with lifelong resident Jonathan Barfield, candidate for New Hanover County Commissioner. encore (e): Have you ever worked for a small business? If yes, which one and in what capacity?

Jonathan Barfield (JB): I have been Broker/Owner of Barfield and Associates Realty since 2001. e: How does your platform support small business?

JB: I would like to see the county partner with the City of Wilmington and UNCW’s Entrepreneurship Center to develop a small-business incubator and offer small incentives to some of those companies to help them get started. A two or three thousand dollar grant could mean all of the world to a small start up that a bank may not want to invest in. e: What is your position on the collection and remittance of sales tax from online retailers?

ES: I believe North Carolina should collect sales tax from online retailers. To do otherwise would hurt local small businesses. e: What is your position on local purchasing preferences?

JB: Local is always preferred to keep our dollars here.

e: Where do you stand on incentives, such as for the film industry and NC manufacturing?

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contract with the NC Film Commission which I wholeheartedly support.

If we are to get NC back to work we must solve this problem. NAFTA has hurt our state. I meet with companies often about relocating their business to our county. Part of my platform is about economic development and job creation. e: What is your position on offshore drilling and fracking?

JB: I don’t believe in it—not in favor of it. e: Share your thoughts on NC’s role in energy production in the next 10 years.

JB: It would be great to see more solar farms and the creation of wind farms off of our coast. These are all great sources that can aid to our future energy needs as they are renewable sources. e: What is your vision for the future of Main Street in North Carolina’s economy?

JB: When I grew up here in New Hanover County, Main Street was downtown. Now we have many main streets in our community. I call Main Street small start-up companies and the small businesses throughout our community. We need to ensure that we have an environment that supports and encourages such businesses. The next answer addresses this further. e: What role do you see for agriculture in our state’s future and how does your platform support small agricultural producers?

JB: Corn, tobacco, hog and poultry etc have been a big part of our state’s agricultural economy.

While these forms of agriculture are not prevalent in New Hanover County, I am very supportive of our farmers as they supply something we all need, while providing much-needed jobs.

My church, New Beginning Christian Church, where I am Assistant Pastor, is partnering with

Leading Into New Communities (LINC) to grow organic vegetables on three acres of land adjacent to our church. It is great to see many of our restaurants buying locally. I was a part of the ribbon cutting for Carolina Farmin’ grocery store and I support this industry wholeheartedly. e: When was the last time you visited a farmers’ market and how often do you purchase locally produced food?

JB: Two weekends ago downtown; I don’t purchase it often enough. e: What role do you see for fishing in North Carolina’s future and how does your platform support it?

JB: Fishing whether commercial or recreational has been, and hopefully will continue to be, a big part of our economy, especially here in coastal NC. This is why I supported the county spending over $165,000 to help dredge the Carolina Beach Inlet this past year. Not doing so would have had a detrimental effect on our local fisherman and charter-boat captains.

One way that I help to protect our wetlands is that I thoroughly review any plans submitted by a developer to ensure that they comply with the CAMA Land Use Plan, and that proper LID techniques are utilized to minimize the effect of the project on the environment and our waterways. e: Tell us about your thoughts on multiuse (cycling, walking, paddling) infrastructure?

JB: I have been a strong advocate of multiuse paths, and I have attended many of the ground breakings and ribbon cuttings for the Gary Shell Cross City Trail. I served for two years as the Chair of the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning organization Transportation Advisory Committee, of which I am still a member.

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Hamilton has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses’ State Director Gregg Thompson. encore interviewed her to preview the November 6th election. lection coverage continues

encore (e): Have you ever worked for a small business and in what capacity?

Susi Hamilton (SH): I have owned and worked for small businesses, and have signed both the front and back of paychecks. I founded Hamilton Planning, a business consulting firm in 1997. I absolutely understand and empathize with small business owners. The hard work and dedication these folks exhibit on a daily basis is the foundation of our economy. I once served as the executive director of Wilmington Downtown Inc., also a small business, helping hundreds of other small businesses solve problems and grow. e: How does your platform support small business?

SH: The basis of my platform is job creation, supporting education, and equal rights for all individuals. Small businesses benefit from job creation because it provides companies that locate here bring a consumer base with them. Small businesses benefit from a quality public education being available to everyone because they will have a more qualified workforce and a more affluent consumer base.

Equal rights for everyone lifts up the whole community, increases productivity and improves the economy. e: What is your position on local purchasing preferences?

SH: I am for this legislation that gives NCbased businesses an opportunity to match the lowest bid on state contracts for the purchase of goods. It allows our firms whose initial bid price is within 5 percent or $10,000 (whichever is less) of the lowest bid to match the price of the lowest bid offered by an out-of-state company.

This instate purchasing preference has the potential to boost economic development by giving NC businesses a second chance to compete for state contracts. By steering more dollars to NC companies, the order intends to leverage the substantial purchasing power of state government in order to support job creation and economic growth within the state rather than elsewhere.

and flourish. As executive director of Wilmington Downtown Inc., I fought vigorously for individual small businesses, and for the health of our central business district.

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e: What role do you see for agriculture in our state’s future and how does your platform support small agricultural producers?

SH: Our rich agricultural heritage is a cornerstone of our history and is one of our economic foundations. We need to support small, independent farmers and the local efforts underway by several groups to get their products to the market as efficiently as possible We need to assist, as well as oversee, large agricultural operations to ensure they are operating in the public’s best interest. Their contributions are not only economic but are good for society in cultural and environmental ways as well.

ers, is key legislation. I do not believe companies like Amazon should have a competitive advantage handed to them by the government. e: Where do you stand on incentives, such as for the film industry and manufacturing?

SH: I absolutely support the current film incentive, and worked hard in the General Assembly to achieve its extension through 2014.

That was a huge victory for our area, and for all of NC. In the past 20 years, the industry has spent $5.2 billion statewide and created thousands of clean, well-paying jobs.

In 2010, the industry spent $80 million statewide—and once the current film incentive was in place in January of 2011, the numbers began to jump. They spent $220 million in 2011, and we are on track to top $310 million this year. Locally, productions spent $112 million dollars on goods and services in 2011, and that number could very well top $200 million in 2012. The people who work in this industry, and the thousands of businesses that they spend money with, need this trend to continue.

Incentives, by any other name, are just a way to be competitive with other states and regions in bringing jobs and paychecks to our area. Once you take politics out of it, incentives create jobs, and that is the bottom line.

We need jobs. Currently, surrounding states such as South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia have become extremely competitive in offering incentives to attract industry. Recent examples include our region’s loss of Caterpillar and Continental Tire to Georgia and SC, respectively.

Manufacturing is a sector that has long been missing from the picture here, having once been the thriving source of our employment base. These jobs provide good, steady paychecks and contribute to the stability of families and communities. We must balance competing needs by making sure that manufacturing plants that want to locate here operate safely and support families.

e: What is your position on offshore drilling and fracking?

SH: I have to agree with Lieutenant Governor and Gubernatorial Candidate Walter Dalton: He is for a broad range of energy e: What is your position on the collection and development, including nuclear, but is relying remittance of sales tax from online retailers? on the most recent projections that NC has SH: The Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, in a small supply of natural gas, and any jobs which online retailers would be subject to the oil drilling would create would be many years same taxation as local brick and mortar retail- away. He is not opposed to it, but says we 8 encore | october 24-30, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

have to be realistic about it.

I am not for hydraulic fracturing; I am for putting regulations in place that would monitor the oil and gas industry if the General Assembly and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources deem that permits should be issued. Right now a muti-disciplinary board is meeting to put such regulations in place. Without regulations, big oil and gas could have their way with precious natural resources, and take advantage of rural farmers and small property owners in the process. e: Share your thoughts on NC’s role in energy production in the next 10 years.

SH: Energy independence will continue to grow in importance not only in our state, but across the country. We need to promote energy conservation and efficiency, while at the same time finding safe ways to extract natural gas from the earth, and to invest in and vigorously pursue sustainable energy sources. We will not sacrifice the natural beauty of our state, or our quality of life, in the pursuit of cheap energy sources. e: What is your vision for the future of Main Street in NC’s economy?

SH: The revitalization of downtowns across the state and country is a movement that signals and will be a prime driver of our economic recovery. Strong, vibrant downtowns, where individuals live, work, shop and recreate, are good for the economy, good for arts and culture, good for the environment, and create strong communities where ideas grow

e: When was the last time you visited a farmers’ market and how often do you purchase locally produced food?

SH: Steve, Parker and I love to shop our local farmer’s markets, and we do it as often as our schedule allows. Whenever shopping, I look for and buy locally grown produce. The quality is superior.

e: What role do you see for fishing in NC’s future and how do you support it?

SH: It is a balance between maintaining the rights of commercial fishing operations, the needs of the tourism industry, and the rights of our individual citizens. Any regulations should be made on a species-specific basis.

Again, our job as legislators is to gather as much information as possible on all sides of an issue, to understand the competing needs of all parties, and make the best decision on behalf of all citizens. Local fishermen must have the opportunity to do business, and we must protect our wetlands.

e: Tell us your thoughts on multiuse (cycling, walking, paddling) infrastructure.

SH: Mulituse infrastructure is positive in so many ways. We are fortunate to have a moderate climate year-round in which to enjoy our rivers, beaches, lakes and parks, and these path-and-paddle ways offer a destination in and of themselves, as well as a link between them. The cross-city trail is a great example of collaboration between many entities to achieve something great for our area. Beyond enjoyment, the use of this infrastructure is good for the environment, and good for healthcare costs.

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LEAD STORY Great Art! For September’s Digital Design Weekend at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, artf ists Michiko Nitta and Michael Burton commissioned soprano Louise Ashcroft to sing, altering , pitch and volume while wearing a face mask made of algae. According to the artists, since algae’s growth changes with the amount and quality of ecarbon dioxide it receives, Ashcroft’s voice, rblowing CO2 against the algae, should vary the lgrowth’s “taste” as to bitterness or sweetness.

After the performance, the audience sampled the aalgae at various stages and apparently agreed. fThe artists said they were demonstrating how obiotechnology could transform organisms. dThe Entrepreneurial Spirit l Jordan and Bryan Silverman’s start-up venture, -Star Toilet Paper, distributes rolls to public restorooms in restaurants, stadiums and other locations -absolutely free because the brothers have sold ads -on each sheet. (Company slogan: “Don’t rush. Look rbefore you flush.”) Jordan, with 50 advertisers entlisted so far, told the Detroit Free Press in August -that he came up with the idea, of course, while sitting

on the can at the University of Michigan library. d First-World Problems: After an international otrade association reported that women bought ?548 million pairs of shoes in 2011 (not even -counting those used exclusively for sports), the nmanufacturer Nine West has decided to start its ,own cable TV channel with programing on “varieous aspects of footwear,” according to an August New York Times report. Programs will feature celebrities rhapsodizing about their favorite pair, swomen who hoard shoes (purchasing many more than they know they’ll ever wear even one time), etips on developing one’s stiletto-walking skills and eshoe closet designs. It’s about a “conversation,” ssaid a Nine West executive, “not about a shoe.” s Habersham Funding of Georgia and its competitors make their money by buying terminally ill rclients’ life insurance policies for lump sums, then scontinuing to pay the policies’ premiums so that gthey collect as beneficiaries upon death. The com-panies’ business model therefore depends on nthose clients dying quickly; a client who outlives ,expectations turns the investment sour. Thus, according to an August report by the New York -Times, the companies run extensive background checks on the illnesses and lifestyles of potential nclients and employ sophisticated computer algoarithms that predict, better than doctors can, how -long a client will live. Supposedly, according to dthe report, the companies are nonchalant about -erroneous predictions. No company, they claim, khas an official policy of hoping for early death.

tLeading Economic Indicators y Scorpion antivenom made in Mexico sells in rMexico for about $100 a dose, but for a while -over the last year, the going rate in the emergendcy room of the Chandler (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center was $39,652 a dose, charged to Marcie

Edmonds, who was stung while opening a box of air-conditioner filters in June. She received two doses by IV and was released after three hours, to later find a co-pay bill of $25,537 awaiting her (with her Humana plan picking up $57,509), according to the Arizona Republic newspaper. The Republic found that Arizona hospitals retailed it for between $7,900 and $12,467 per dose except for Chandler. Following the newspaper’s report, Chandler decided to re-price the venom at $8,000 a dose, thus eating a $31,652 “loss.”

Among the least-important effects of last summer’s drought in the Midwest: Officials overseeing the annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw said there would be fewer high-quality cow patties. Said chairperson Ellen Paulson: “When it’s hot, the cows don’t eat as much. And what was produced, they just dried up too quick.” A few patties had been saved from the 2011 competition, but, she said, “It’s not like you can go out and buy them.”

The Animal Kingdom The ongoing feud between two Warwick, R.I., households has intensified, according to an August complaint. Kathy Melker and Craig Fontaine charged that not only has neighbor Lynne Taylor been harassing them with verbal insults and threats, but that Taylor has now taught her cockatoo to call Melker, on sight, a nasty epithet (which rhymes with “clucking bore”). “I’m 53 years old, and I’ve never been called (that phrase) in my life,” Melker said.

At least two teams of Swiss researchers are developing tools that can improve farmers’ efficiency and reduce the need for shepherds. The research group Kora has begun outfitting sheep with heart rate monitors that, when predators approach, register blood-pressure spikes that are texted to the shepherd, summoning him to the scene. Another inefficiency is cow farmers’ frequent needs to locate and examine cows that might be in heat, but professors at a Bern technical college are testing placing thermometers in cows’ genitals, with text messages alerting the farmer that a specific cow is ready for mating. (Since most insemination is done artificially, farmers can reduce the supply of bull semen they need to keep in inventory.)

Researchers writing in the journal Animal Behaviour in July hypothesized why male pandas have sometimes been seen performing handstands near trees. They are urinating, the scientists observed, and doing handstands streams the urine higher on the tree, presumably signaling their mating superiority. A San Diego Zoo researcher involved in the study noted that an accompanying gland secretion gives off even more “personal” information to other pandas than the urine alone.

Spending on health care for pets is rising, of course, as companion animals are given almost equal status as family members. In Australia, veterinarians who provide dental services told

Questionable Judgments Endangering the “Presumption of Innocence”: Roy Mullen, posing for his most recent photo to be posted on the Tennessee sex offender registry in September, showed up wearing a t-shirt reading “Love Sucks / True Love Swallows.” Hubert Leverich, 40, was arrested in Danville, Va., in September and charged with sexual abuse of an underage girl. Leverich’s permanently tattooed forehead reads “Felon Thoughts” and (in English gothic lettering) “Insane.”

Least Competent Criminals Pathetic: Kalpeshkumar Patel, 40, failed in June to carry out his longstanding threat to burn down the Chevron station in High Springs, Fla. After dousing his car with gasoline in front of the store, he realized he had no lighter or matches and had to ask several customers, without success, to help him out. He was arrested before he could do any damage. Ignatius “Michael” Pollara, 46, and his mother, 70, were arrested following what police said was a 10-year shoplifting spree that might have spanned 50 states. They were nabbed in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., because, said sheriff’s Sgt. Rich Rossman, Pollara could not resist using a “rewards” card traced to him, which he used to get credit for some of the purchases he had switched for more expensive items.

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Bad Trip Productions have teamed up for the Halloween season to produce the ever popular “Little Shop of Horrors.” Part of what has made “Little Shop” a staple of our cultural scene for so long is that, besides featuring spot-on writing and an incredibly catchy score, it is quite adaptable. It can be produced in an experimental, low-budget presentation, a la Roger Corman and Charles Griffith’s original film, or as the very high-concept production Frank Oz brought the world in 1986—or anything in between. A show like “Miss Saigon,” however, doesn’t have that sort of adaptability.

I admit that I have been anticipating Browncoat’s show for months. I love “Little Shop of Horrors”; it is one of my favorite musicals ever. After coming off a stressful month, I was looking forward to a night of fun, laughter and getting lost in the oh-so-sing-able score of “Suddenly Seymour,” “Feed Me (Git It),” “Skid Row” and so many more! I am happy to report that Browncoat delivered all I wanted, from the moment I walked in the door.

House music played late ‘50s/early ‘60s songs, which inspired Alan Menken’s score in homage to those original rock ‘n’ roll bops. When the lights dimmed and the Ronnettes (Brit Garner, Ashley Burton and Courtney Ponder)—think of a Greek-chorus meets The Supremes with more attitude than most people could stomach—came out singing and dancing across Skid Row, all meshed perfectly.

“Little Shop” centers around the events at a Skid Row flower shop owned by Gravas Mushink (Eirk Robinson). He employs Seymour Krelborn (Beau Mumford), an orphan he adopted who tinkers with strange and unusual plants, and Audrey (Amy Smith) a sweet, kind and beautiful airhead. Seymour is ob10 encore | october 24-30, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

viously in love with Audrey and has a new and unusual plant he has nurtured and developed, which he named lovingly “Audrey II.” The arrival of the Audrey II brings a new era of prosperity to the flower shop and fame for Seymour, but at a terrible price: The Audrey II survives on human blood. Meanwhile everyone (Seymour, Mr. Mushnik and the Ronnettes) is concerned about the human Audrey’s dangerous and possibly life-threatening relationship with a sadistic dentist (Bryan Cournoyer). The dentist and Audrey-the-person’s relationship is an interesting plot insertion in the version written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, which did not appear in the Corman and Griffith movie: Menken’s father was a dentist.

The two standout singing voices in the show were, without a doubt, the two Audreys: Amy Smith and Brendan Carter. Smith was delightful as the wellmeaning but dumb Audrey-the-person. She pulled off her own version of Audrey, too, in that she didn’t try to replicate Ellen Greene’s lisp. Though a good actress she really shone when she sang “Suddenly Seymour.” It was her high spot during the show.

Audrey-the-plant (Audrey II) becomes the most exciting aspect of “Little Shop’s” success. It’s a puppet—a killer puppet at that. A puppeteering Carter pulled off the show with great maneuvers but a more incredible voice; he was awesome and genuinely frightening. I’ve seen Carter on stage frequently, but only (as far as I can remember) in acting roles. What a stellar voice he has! When he came out to sing the curtain call, it really sets the pace of a perfect finale! I truly hope to have the opportunity to enjoy his vocal talents again soon.

Beau Mumford looks like Rick Moranis’ longlost son: curly brown hair, clothes that don’t fit and

heavy glasses completed his get-up. He did an admirable job bringing us the Seymour we want to see.

He was accident prone, not too bright, and embodied the very unlucky guy with a heart of gold. His personal dream of being a superhero—or just being next to Audrey-the-person—was palpable. I couldn’t help but root for him, especially when he turned that sheepish grin on the audience.

Next to Audrey-the-plant, the Ronnettes remained my favorite characters. I thanked the gods to see them successfully singing and swinging! Written to mimic the famed girl groups of the Mowtown era, The Ronettes had the best songs and definitely some of the best dialog. They also got to dance more than other characters. Courtney Ponder’s growling low notes at the end of stanzas to emphasize added a nice touch, and Ashley Burton’s first time choreographing was a complete success.

After years of honing his craft, Aaron Willings has produced a string of inspired set-designs this year.

In “Little Shop,” he has found an interesting solution to the space issue in Browncoat, especially one which a show like this creates. It is a heavy singingand-dancing show, but the set of the flower shop takes up the majority of the narrow stage. So when the dance numbers start, Willings devised a set that actually contracts to create needed dancing space it expands back when the musical numbers are over.

Rhe’a Roland pulled off a costuming coup getting all these people put together, especially The Ronnettes who endured several costume changes, including slinky red glitter dresses. Though such an ambitious undertaking for The Browncoat, they pulled it off with panache. Taking risks often does ... at least when man-eating plants aren’t involved.

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//THEATRE

family of misfits: ‘Day Drinkers’ reveals the hardships of love and life

by Shea Carver Day Drinkers

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ot every relationship is a walk

in the park. In fact, most are far from such. There are good times worth celebrating, sure: laughter and smiles over first dates and the honeymoon-phase intimacy.

There are job promotions and the beginnings of a family many hold dear in their memories.

But ask any couple in a relationship if holding it together comes easy, and, well, if they say yes, they’re lying. Work comes into play when sharing a life with someone; patience, compassion, forgiveness ... alcohol. Sometimes lots of it. And in Justin Tanner’s many relationships in “Day Drinkers,” it’s the thread that binds.

Coming off a successful run in L.A. at the Odyssey Theatre, City Stage premieres “Day Drinkers” expectantly in that it’s edgy, filled with dark humor and dialog-heavy in foul-mouthed glory. In other words, it’s everything we want out of a City Stage play. And did I mention it’s also 90 minutes and not a musical?

Taking place in their favorite watering hole somewhere in California, the characters in “Day Drinkers” make no apologies for their lifestyles. Here, they clock in at the bar at 9 a.m. rather than on a timesheet at some dead-end job, and ruse one another through on-againoff-again relationships, dark secrets and questionable choices, all the while eavesdropping, snooping and prying just as any dysfunctional family would. The fact of the matter is: These bar patrons are like family in the end. Sure, they may have Scotch instead of eggs every morning over breakfast, but, hey, tomayto-tomahto.

Bar owners Daniel and Jenny, played by Taylor Kowalski and Aerli Austen respectively, are in an 11-year rut of a marriage. Their ownership in a bar that Daniel’s father owned before he died keeps them together. “Financially entangled” I believe is the turn of phrase many use for continuing to invest in love like this. To make matters worse, Jenny’s having an affair with Daniel’s bro, Caleb. And Daniel knows it.

Kowalski’s Daniel is an easy-going, hard-toanger husband who’s dying to get back into his wife’s pants but more so her heart. Kowalski plays Daniel with sincerity; he wants his marriage to work. He’s willing to drive to the moon and back for Jenny, but he has no idea how to handle her or the situation he’s faced. He admits he’s willing to forgive, even his brother. His Daniel represents so many men I’ve known: good-hearted yet taken for granted. Kowalski

BOWED UP: The cast of ‘Day Drinkers’ flail over disputes aplenty in City Stage’s hilarious seasonopener, featuring awesome performances, especially by Barbara Weetman as Val (right). Photos

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gives his character a burst of compassion even when he has every right to flip out over his life.

He has a few choice words, but nothing near Jenny’s brash if not loving hate-speak. As they put it: “We’re in a phase of mutual disinterest.”

Austen’s Jenny is angry, depressed, bored, stuck and unfazed by how far her actions have gone. Her husband will ask a mere question (OK, maybe with some snark) and she will spit back, “Yeah, shove it up your ass.” She’s in lust with someone else likely because it makes her actually feel happy again. Austen gives Jenny the right amount of disdain and despair. All of her emotions come through so great, from angrily sweeping to aggressively clearing glasses from the bar. I found myself laughing hesitantly over her many misfortunes, especially after hearing she even kicks her husband in her sleep. It’s a sad truth: We take love for granted even when we have the best of it in our face.

Austen embodies someone fighting against her journey back into loving wife. (If a sequel of “Day Drinkers” were to exist, I would put money on Daniel and Jenny returning to this sad place again. Though they make up, their pain, especially what Austen conveys, feels deeper.)

Barbara Weetman is Wilmington’s star actress; it just can’t be denied. Anyone who has ever seen her onstage will attest that among any cast, she always garners the spotlight with some of the best lines, characters and costumes. Her Val is no exception! Val’s personality is big and bright like her newly hocked $7,000 engagement ring and teal-and-white, polka-dotted ankle jeans. She’s bossy, bugeyed, nosy and has the most laughable zingers in the show. Jenny says it best when she 12 encore | october 24-30, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

compares Val to an episode of “I Love Lucy.” Weetman plays her with feisty insanity without sending Val too far gone. She flirts and relishes attention; she talks louder than most but, damn, she sucks everyone into her web. I found myself writing: “I want to be Val when I grow up ... or do I?” In the end, no, I don’t. Like the other saddened characters in the show, Val’s loose-asa-goose life may seem fun, but four failed marriages later, waking up and barflying every morning and living in a Winnebago isn’t my American dream.

The only male to match Weetman’s intensity onstage is no one other than Jon Stafford who plays Val’s love interest, Mick. He is perfect; I will be thrilled to see these two share a stage again soon. Stafford is ever the master thespian. He gestures in larger-thanlife communication and his eyes can burst with anticipation and excitement as powerfully as his words. Where Stafford most impresses is in the uncomfortable setting he’s thrown into with his son, Charlie—an ungrateful sack who’s only concerned with taking his father for everything he’s worth. Stafford’s eyes grow weary and nervous in a sad, pathetic way—something which affects the audience unapologetically. He plays Mick as a man in the September of his years, deserving of as much love and life as he can get, despite the wrongdoings as a human and a father. I sympathized with him greatly.

Richard Davis’ Charlie is despicable. Da-

vis absolutely smarms up his character to the depths of degradation. He is the villian of the show, the one whom everyone gangs up on— thankfully so. The way he spats at his father and others shows his apathetic concern for anyone other than himself. He epitomizes selfish prick quite perfectly.

The lesbian couple, Sandy Vaughn as Kate and Kate MacCallum as Sharon, add another fold of relationship baggage. On their way to visit Kate’s homophobic parents, Sharon reveals her contempt for the family. Thus, they air their dirty laundry through another bar quibble.

Vaughn’s Kate is the male of the two: collared shirt, tucked in to her oversized, baggy khakis, and shoulders pronounced when she bows up in hotheaded anger. Vaughn portrays Kate perfectly and impressively, especially seeing it’s her first time out taking a role of this caliber. She also holds my favorite line of the entire production after her gal, Sharon, ponders that relationships often become riddled with mundane, repetitive, boring conversations.

Kate’s loving perspective: “But, Sharon, these are the conversations of our lives.”

MacCallum’s Sharon is sexy and forthright, yet she also seems the most sane of all the characters in the show. She’s Jenny’s confidant and shoulder to cry on, and she relishes the role.

The least memorable performance has to come from Charles Johnston’s Caleb.

Handsome as he is, I just couldn’t figure out why Jenny was so hellbent on ruining a marriage over him. He lacked the expected je ne sais quoi of a youthful boy toy.

The set of “Day Drinkers” is brilliant—and why wouldn’t it be considering City Stage is located in a bar at Level 5? They understand perfectly how a wild night of closing down can turn a space into mayhem. The actors utilize the stage perfectly, too, from cleaning up as they’re spatting at each other to serving drinks over insulting jokes to turning the jukebox and dancing (aside: great music in the show, too). Tanner’s writing is hilarious, even if riddled in dark, crusty corners. Despite their variances toward morals and living, these characters are a family of misfits you’ll find yourself wanting to be a part of.

//THEATRE

colorful performances: Two productions of ‘The Color Purple’ open this weekend

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he number of awards won by

a story doesn’t necessarily have a connection to how great it is. Look at Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”—not a single nomination yet one of the best horror stories of all time. But when a story receives consistent nominations in numerous adaptations, it’s an indication of something special.

This is the case with “The Color Purple.”

Though written by Alice Walker in 1982, it won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. The 1985 movie was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey; again, it received accolades, securing 11 Academy Award nominations. In the aughts, it followed suit yet again, earning 11 Tony award nominations after its 2005 Broadway debut.

The story follows a young African-American woman, Celie, who lives in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. Over the 36 years of her life, the story tells her triumphs over the obstacles of teen pregnancy, spousal abuse and separation from her sister, all to find love, acceptance and a measure of economic success.

Oddly enough, the Cape Fear region has two separate productions of the musical opening this weekend. Both companies know each other and have worked together in the past, so there is no animosity between the two. City Stage, in conjunction with True to You Productions, will showcase their production at Thalian Hall, featuring Joy Gregory, Deidra Brooks and Kim Pacheco as Celie. Justin Smith directs, and Chiaki Ito leads the music.

Techmoja Dance and Theatre Company leads a showing at Odell Williamson Auditorium on Brunswick Community College‘s campus in Bolivia. Directed by Kevin Lee-Y Green, starring George Maize, Lakesha LeeObadin (Celie) and Adrienne DeBouse. encore spoke with both artistic directors of the theatre groups to find out what audiences can expect of these moving, heartfelt productions.

CITY STAGE October 24th-28th and November 2nd-4th Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. $20-$25 • www.thalianhall.org Justin Smith has been artistic director for City Stage since they opened in 1999. During that time, he’s produced over 60 shows and directed over 12; he’s also acted in as many as they’d let him. “I would say it’s the fullest-time job that I have,” he notes with a chuckle. City Stage has produced the majority of new Broadway musicals in the last 20 years in Wilmington, and Smith says choos-

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ing “The Color Purple” was a “no-brainer.”

It’s one of his favorite movies ever, and he recently re-introduced himself to the book.

The show has one of the largest casts City Stage has ever had—over 40 people—and Smith admits it’s presented some challenges. “It’s everybody’s second job, so getting 43 people to rehearsal every night is tough,” Smith says. “The wide range of experience has also been a challenge. We have several people doing their first show—a lot of them actually. Then we have people who have been on Broadway and have been in front of 10,000 people singing before... And that’s new for me. It’s been a teaching experience.

But it’s been an awesome challenge.”

Of his cast, Smith says they all shine. Deidra Brooks, who plays Shug, comes from the Broadway cast. Kim Pacheco, who plays Celie, is a renowned jazz artist who has performed with the Boston Pops. Eric Poindexter, who plays Mister, is a working actor from New York. “And it shows,” Smith says, laughing. The world-class talent couples with local thespians like Joy Gregory and Tracy Bird for an explosive mix.

Smith calls the show “both timeless and timely,” and wants people to walk out of Thalian feeling like they’ve had one of the greatest theatrical experiences of their lives.

“I want them to realize the growth a human can make in a lifetime,” he says, “and realize the strength and courage it takes to do that. But on top of that, I want them to sit back, relax, and be completely entertained— It’s an amazing roller coaster ride.”

TECHMOJA October 27th-28th Odell Williamson Auditiorium BCC • 50 College Road NW, Bolivia, NC $9-$19 • etix.com “When Techmoja branched into theater, we always had a vision to do this show,” Green explains of “The Color Purple.” “Unfortunately, at the time the rights weren’t released. Had they been released, this without a doubt would have been one of our firsts.”

Techmoja is known for its stellar productions—especially geared toward the African American culture. They’ve done “Dreamgirls,” “The Wiz” and “The House that Gordy Built,” all to rave reviews from audieces. Green calls “The Color Purple” score “one of the best to ever grace a Broadway

BOUND BY LOVE: Tracy Bird and Joy Gregory of True to You Productions star in City Stage’s version of ‘The Color Purple’ at Thalian Hall through November 4th. Photo courtesy of City Stage

stage.” It pulls from many styles, including gospel and blues, ragtime, jazz and R&B. “There is something for everyone, and it is a great representation of the African-American origin of music,” Green says.

A cooperative cast, blessed with undeniable talent, according to Green, rehearsals have been rather great. “George Maize owns Mister,” he describes. “Madafo Lloyd Wilson is the perfect fit for Ol’ Mister.

Lakesha Lee-Obadin (Celie) and Adrienne DeBouse (Shug) flex their powerful vocal chops. Dierdre Parker is a force to be reckoned with as Sofia, and Edwrin Sutton provides perfect comic timing as Harpo. Myra Graham Quince, Sophie Thames, and Heriantoi Sparrow send chills up my spine every

time they belt out their three-part harmony as the church ladies.”

Green has high hopes for his production, which runs at Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium. “I want people to come in and experience this local talent,” he says, “and allow the cast to take them on an unforgettable journey that I’m almost certain they will want to take again and again.”

But it’s not just great theatre; it’s great theatre which also supports a cause very close to Green’s heart: Sickle Cell Anemia. “My cousin Jassmine Raynor died her freshmen year of college from it,” Green says. “The beautiful thing about the show is the character, Henrietta, [who carries the disease].

So, in honor of my cousin and all those who struggle with it, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and a scholarship in her name.”

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//ART

living totems: Ivanhoe artist takes art back to nature

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otem poles are an art form

indigenous with the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest.

Carved and created from large trees, the figures and images depicted on the poles are extremely varied. They can range from recounting familiar legends, representing ancestral lineage, personal familial success or other notable events in a clan or tribe’s history. Often misconceived as objects of worship, totem poles functioned as personal identification banners.

Diane Hause is an artist and native of New York, though she’s lived in Wilmington now for 40 years. She graduated from UNCW in 1978 with a BFA in painting and spent her time here studying with local artistic legend Claude Howell. Graduating from UC-Santa Barbara with her MFA, Hause lived in Atlanta, too. She moved to Ivanhoe, NC, where she had a studio designed and constructed by local architect Scott Ogden of B+O Design Studio.

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by Sarah Richte ms The Living Tote IO 2TEN HAUSTUD wy East 15930 NC 210 H om tp://haustudio.c Ivanhoe, NC • ht Through 10/31 tions as an alternative exhibition space for artists. Having lived a city life, Hause opened her studio in Ivanhoe because of its slower, more relaxed and inspirational pace. “It’s the kind of a place where a traffic jam is usually the result of two cars being held up behind a tractor,” she muses.

As an artist, Hause incorporates symbols and spiritual beliefs into her paintings. In a retrospective at local gallery 621N4Th, she has exhibited a body of work that examined a variety of religious beliefs and the implications associated with them. She notes how a lot of her art emerges from the idea of a collective consciousness and influential dreams, which allow her to draw on a sixth sense.

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WALL TOTEMS: Many local and regional artists participated in Diane Hause’s latest exhibit, “The Living Totem,” at 2TEN HAUSTUDIO in Ivanhoe, NC. Courtesy photo.

“You should trust your gut, your instinct,” she instructs. “Pay attention to feelings and follow them.”

With her personal and artistic interest in religion, Hause’s hosting of an artistic exhibition where artists created their own totem poles comes as no surprise. She says the idea was an “odd synchronistic event” she stumbled upon after rustling through old boxes and finding a postcard from a friend’s trip to British Columbia. The front of the postcard presented an image of a totem pole postmarked circa 1990.

“I was reminded of totem poles and how much, even as a kid, I was drawn to them,” she says.

When Hause left the studio and began doing some yard work during the setting sun, she took note of her peaceful surroundings. “It was casting really long shadows of the pine trees,” she remembers, “and it was the shadows, more than the trees, that suddenly gave me the inspiration for the totem exhibit.”

Participating artists in the exhibit include Kinga Baransky, Benjamin Billingsley, Christopher Boehm, Elizabeth Britton, Cecilia Bruno, Liam Bruno, Susan Bullers, Michelle Connolly, Elizabeth Darrow, Sharon Ely, Lynn Gay, Kristin Gibson, John Gibson, Amy Hall, Dave Hause, Diane Hause, Robery Hause, Fritzi Huber, Leslie Pearson, Arrow Ross, Barbara Squires, Nicolle Nicolle and Richard Whitaker. On Saturday, September 29th, they traveled to Ivanhoe to begin painting their personal totems.

Each artist purchased pine board, mea-

suring 1 x 12 x 6, which were exhibited in 2TEN HAUSTUDIO. However, with permission from the State of NC Department of Agriculture, the artists then painted totems outside on the pine trees. On the day of the event, the artists combatted some rain but persevered to continue the show. Local writer Celia Rivenbark juried the final exhibition and selected that first prize be awarded to Benjamin Billingsley of Wilmington. Second place went to Elizabeth Darrow of Wilmington and third place was awarded to Christopher Boehm of Chapel Hill.

Serving as event organizer, artist and curator, Hause also lent her artistic ability to the exhibition. The visually literal interpretation of he own totem pole was inspired by an owl that lives at the studio. It resides at the top of the totem pole. Along with the revered postcard from her friends, Hause’s totem showcases horses she sees daily, followed by a yin-yang for balance and another animal, be it bird or beast!

“It represents a new life and awareness to nature since moving to the country after the inner city of Atlanta!” she says.

“It’s life’s journey. The spiral is the spiritual realm (hence on top), which is the journey within/without; the orange shape next is the ‘human’ form as in ‘man’; then the leaf as nature/earth, then the bear print as animal, then the clouds/rain as the water element followed by my personal handprint as in my life journey and imprint.”

Seeing a return to its original form of art, utilizing trees and natural elements, “The Living Totems” present a departure from what contemporary society associates with art forms in sanctioned galleries. The exhibition will be on display until October 31sy at 2TEN HAUSTUDIO. More information may be found at www.haustudio.com.

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galleryguide| ARTFUEL.INC

2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street. Celebrating one year at their new location, Artfuel Inc. host Vol. 32, featuring Luke Worley, Eddie Oakes, Sam Guin, Matt Hoyme and Sarah Peacock.

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capefearnative.com Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature.

Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, pottery, wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/ totes/prints. Join us at the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, Oct. 26, 6 – 9 PM, for the opening reception for Jared Tramaglini, whose art captures the simple, uplifting beauty of nature around us. Tramaglini’s work will be featured through November 22nd.

FIGMENTS GALLERY

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II 910-509-4289 • http://figmentsgallery.com Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Figments gallery represents fantastic local

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush.

In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!!

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisancrafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee with the Author series are also offered onsite.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302/910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com Look for the big red barn for a unique visit in the Hampstead area, just four miles from beautiful Topsail Island. We represent over 40 local and regional fine artists in our member’s gallery and offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop.

ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to seven working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and small art supply store.

ArtExposure is available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings.

Check out our website to see the latest in new classes as well as our regular art classes and studio time. Yoga classes meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class. A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m. The October 12th opening will feature Jason Clark, a local Jacksonville artist with a unique style!

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

NEW AT THE NATIVE: “Canoe for Two” by Jared Tramaglini now hangs at Cape Fear Native Gallery off Princess Street.

and international artists. We feature an eclectic mix of work in a salon style gallery. From funky outsider art to soothing traditional pieces, it’s truly a feast for your eyes! The second Friday of each month features a new exhibit and open house. Friday, October 12th from 5–8 we will present talented rising artists from Coastal Christian High School. All proceeds from the event will go to the art department at their new school due to open in November. So come by for refreshments, a chance to win some great raffle prizes and meet the artists. We look forward to seeing you!

HANOVER GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level • (919) 343-8997 Tues. and Thurs., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cape Fear Community College’s Hanover Gallery opens “Speak, Memory,” an exhibition of mixed media artwork by Leslie Pearson.

Peason’s work can be viewed at www.lesliekpearson.com.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Study in Contrast” opens Friday, October

26th, as part of Fourth Friday Gallery Night. The works of local artists Donald Furst and Timothy D. Smith will be on display. A collection on paper and photography, Furst and Smith’s works are a demonstration of complimentary contrasts, showing that scenes can manifest a mood or feeling in either black and white or color, in outline or detail. Furst has created a varied body of works which include mezzotints, etchings, monotypes and pastels. Smith’s photography focuses on scenes of coastal North Carolina and travel destinations from around the world, evoking the quiet grandeur of nature.

From the peaceful tranquility of a foggy morning to the drama of sunset, each image examines moments in time and place that are inextricably beautiful and inspirational.

WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION

120. S. Second St. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.wilmington-art.org The Wilmington Art Association (W.A.A.) proudly announces the opening of their new permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic Hannah Block USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington.

Come down and check out the terrific art and the new space in the Hannah Block building. It has great north light! The Community Art Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.— and sometimes later. The art will be changed out monthly so there will be new work for view and purchase at the desk in the USO museum on an ongoing basis.

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a creative escape: Local band turns in an army of sound on new album, ‘Overgrown’

by Shea Carver Machine the Swimming Justin Lacy and Party Album Release show, 9 p.m. .; 10/26, 8 p.m o Lounge Soapbox Laundr /door . • $5/adv or $8 255 N. Front St ingmachine.com www.theswimm

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ilmington’s music scene is

lush with original talent—from excellent songwriters to breakneck musicians, creative risktakers to intensely driven artists. Justin Lacy and his amazing Swimming Machine ensemble embrace it all across tiers of layered musicality. Under a blanket of sprawling instrumentation on their debut album, “Overgrown,” energetically gripping sounds of Americana, as if led by a Spanish Armada, rouse jazzyblues tonalities in a maniacal rock-carnival showdown unlike any heard yet in Wilmington—maybe even NC. Lacy is quite ambitious. His debut work isn’t just audibly epic (most songs tap in at 5 minutes with an army of players), its liner notes have more of a word count than this article would allow. It did take a village to birth and raise this baby.

“Everybody’s crucial in the group,” says Lacy, who started playing trumpet while in middle school. “Each core member brings so much creativity and personality to the table. We were Facebook-messaging each other the other day, and AJ Reynolds [who plays tenor sax, baritone sax and clarinet] said, ‘Every one of us is vital to the fabric of this band, and it’s a truly wonderful dynamic this group has.’”

The core of Swimming Machine consists of Reyonolds, Sophie Amelkin (vocals), Keith Butler Jr. (drums, percussion), David Easton

(electric guitars, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, lap steel), Jacob Hurley (upright bass, electric bass), Aaron Lane (trumpet), Hank Blanton (mandolin, violin, bass, percussion) and Adam Powell (whistling, vocals, glockenspiel). A music major from UNCW, Lacy leads the team. “AJ, Aaron, David, Jacob, and Sophie were all music students, too,” he explains. “We’re a music-major band.”

Lacy enlisted the help of Ryan Spooner, Aaron Lane, AJ Reynolds and a gentleman simply known as “Miles” to contribute on songs like “Lie Down,” “In Cold Blood” and “Jug Odyssey.” More than a baker’s dozen of other talented players lent their work on vocals, violins and cello.

With help from veteran musician Brian Weeks and Winoca Records’ Lincoln Morris, along with Track and Field Recording’s Nick Peterson and Lacy’s own trustworthy friend and music pal Andrew Zucchino, “Overgrown” was made after a Kickstarter campaign allotted its funding.

“It held us to the project,” Lacy says of the crowd-sourcing program, which awarded him $5,000 to complete the album. “It’s easy to say you want to make an album; it’s a whole other thing to actually make it happen, especially a project of this scale. It’s like we gained a committee of investors to see us through to the final product.”

With sounds paralleling Tom Waits, especially in scope, scale and pitch, “Overgrown” frolics and bows, flits and exaggerates, whispers and screams. It’s attention-grabbing, haunting, beautiful, frightening and fully encompassing in poetic rise and fall. It comes with sweat, blood and tears pored over every note, every break, every chord, every intro, every outro and everything between.

In fact, the in-between space of the songs

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PICTURESQUE: Justin Lacy (channeling his inner Jim James James circa 2007’s “I’m Not There,” based on the many faces of Bob Dylan) will throw down with his band The Swimming Machine this Friday at Soapbox. Expect the unexpected with this album release. Photo by Michael Edward

are as enticing as full-throttle arrangements.

“We’d set up an instrument in its own space and then we’d record every one of that instrument’s parts for the entire album,” Lacy explains.

“The goal was for the album to have its own soundscape rather than a compilation of songs that sound alien compared to each other.”

The outcome flows in unabashed passion—it’s impossible not to be moved 30 seconds in as its push and pull thrusts listeners to hear lyrical movement and musicianship in a different way. There is a tangible give and take between every player, building upon a new climax at every turn. Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine sound like a band of gypsies in the Wild, Wild West ready to raid a town before hopping a train to spread their wonderment.

“There is always some sort of conflict,” Lacy says of “Overgrown”’s construction.

“All the songs and tropes are strung together seamlessly in a way that implies an overall concept, so listeners will likely look for one.

That’s really all I could ask for—that this entire large-format work will cohere for a listener in a way that means something to them.”

Though choosing a favorite may seem the burdensome question for musicians to answer, Lacy does so without indifference. Yet, he suggests his choice is only because the song is the newest. “‘Weeds’ is nothing but an acoustic guitar and vocalist,” Lacy compares to the album’s oversized orchestration. “Maybe it’s just that

taking a break from all the flashy aural stimuli makes ‘Weeds’ feel vulnerable. I guess those are the songs I’ve always thought were great: simple songs that have an inherent vulnerability while conveying emotion. Those are the songs I always hear and wish I had written.

It’s always the singer-songwriter stuff I’m most enamored by.”

Lacy plays the role of soloist as well as bandleader. He can be heard playing acoustic guitars, percussion and synths on the album, as well as producing guttural roars which can easily cut the inside upon first listen.

Live, Lacy and his band have that indelible impact of making everyone feel a part of a free-for-all creative escape.

“The Swimming Machine always felt like a side project,” he admits, “with every member involved in school and work and playing in other bands. We built up a repertoire of original songs, but we were pretty much existing just to have fun playing shows every once in a while.”

After doing NoFo Loco last year, a showcase of local bands which played all day at Brooklyn Arts Center, Lacy says being a part of organizer Zach Hanner’s event inspired him to mold the Swimming Machine into a fully operational mechanism. “There was something about being there, playing in a giant church and sharing this ridiculous music project with our peers,” he remembers.

“That made me want to push The Swimming Machine forward.”

While playing shows and touring up and down the coast, across the region and nationwide could expose the group, he weighed the reality of it. With a small army needed to hit the road, scheduling conflicts inevitably would arise. “We have a hard enough time agreeing on local show dates,” he quips.

“The only thing that made sense was to create an album, to try to capture our live energy and get this project down in stone.”

In its final release, with art design on matte four-panel digipacks by Kate Winchell and Brittny Roller, “Overgrown” will be put out into the ether during Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine’s CD release party on Friday, October 26th at Soapbox. Opening will be Onward, Soldiers and Trevor Old Brown.

“The next step is to share the album and hope it takes us somewhere,” Lacy says.

“I’m gearing up to start traveling out more, making an effort to get shows in the triangle and other regional venues. There are a lot of different directions I could go, but for now, I’m going to try this original music thing.”

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South Carolina native, took a break from fixing a toy for his three children last week to chat with encore about an important upcoming gig: Chords for a Cause.

While he concedes being more irresponsible toward his career since becoming a parent—his priorities are in line, no doubt—his touring schedule is still steady, and he’s always up for a charitable show.

Now in its fourth year, Chords for a Cause was founded in part by McCain, along with cardiologist Dr. Damian Brezinski and mayor Bill Saffo. An impromptu meeting after another charity event in 2008 led to a grand idea: invite stunning national artists to perform in Wilmington, allowing the proceeds to support various charities.

By November 2009, McCain was onstage with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, and the inaugural concert raised over $250,000. That was enough to purchase a mobile pediatric intensive care unit for the community. The ambulance safely transfers sick children to better care—for instance, from our area to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill, or from neighboring rural towns such as Lumberton to our hospitals.

“I’m not gonna lie and tell you I wasn’t proud,” McCain muses. “There was a part of me that was proud of what we had done, but the other part—humility and gratefulness—quickly overtook me. This is the good stuff. All the rest of it’s kind of fluff; the service we do for others is really what it’s about.”

Since, a Sister Hazel concert donated to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Mission Ready program, which provides medical supplies to Africa, Haiti and South America. Last year, Gloriana’s event raised funds for the NHRMC Smile Campaign, which alleviates the bleak atmosphere of

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As for the music, folks inevitably will remember McCain’s Billboard-charting hits, “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.”

Yet the minstrel’s profound and passionate songwriting led him to produce 10 albums, including a best-of compilation and his latest endeavor, “Mercy Bound.”

“When I turned—I can’t believe I’m about to say this—40, it became less this macro view of the world, and the ideals became less lofty,” he shares. “I started finding more poetry in the smaller moments: the personal interactions with friends, children.”

His inspiration flows most freely when McCain is able to sit with his acoustic guitar, letting his inner turmoil, sentiment or even joy pour over. “I try to write a song that gets me a little snotty-nosed, and if it does that, then I consider it a song, good and bad,” he explains. “If it makes me smile or gives me some sort of emotional reaction and makes me think of something that I believe, then I enjoy that process and consider the exercise sort of finished.”

Admittedly, McCain isn’t a huge fan of the recording studio. “I just make records that I like, and then whatever happens after that is not really any of my business,” he divulges.

“After [writing the song], it’s like hanging ornaments on a tree: You can do it a lot of different ways, but it’s still a tree. I don’t spend a lot of time over-thinking it because I’m pret-

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ty ADD, so I’m not one of those people who can lock down in the studio and mull over the different sounds of tambourines.”

Regardless of his aversion to the system, “Mercy Bound” seems promising for McCain. Journalist Richard Paton of “Toledo Blade” noted the record offers “a sound that’s loose and organic, marked by smart lyrics, tasty vocal harmonies, and a barebones production that doesn’t use any tricks.” Round off his kind words with many more from many others, and “Mercy Bound” may be McCain’s best offering since 1999.

Through the years, his soulful vocals aged like an excellent whiskey, and the gruffiness of his tone is extracted when laced with the angelic qualities of Maia Sharp’s pipes. The two collaborated on this album, both in songwriting and performing.

The audience at Trask Coliseum on Saturday, October 27th can expect another bright voice in Vanessa Carlton. Though McCain won’t meet the Grammy Award-winning artist until rehearsal for the event, he says he admires her work. “I think she’s a great singer and a really great songwriter, too,” he details. “She is more than I think her pop career would have you believe—but I think anybody who has a pop career is more than that. I’m looking forward to hearing her sing and certainly looking forward to meeting her.”

Carlton is best known for her hits “A Thousand Miles” and “Ordinary Day.” As well, “White Houses” picked up a following in the mid-2000s, and gymnast Shannon Miller performed an intriguing, artistic floor routine to the tune.

S o b During the fund-raiser, the Wilmingtonp Symphony Orchestra will be driven by ai guest conductor, Rudi Schlegel. As leader ofg the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra—an institu-o tion with which McCain often plays—Schle-b gel has conducted many symphony popsg events with acts ranging from The Decemberists to Patti LaBelle. w “We’ve been so blessed to have Rudi be-b cause he guided us in the process of doingh symphony gigs,” McCain says. “It’s hard too describe how unbelievably lucky I am just toi have a career as a musician to begin with,b much less a successful career. [It’s an] add-s ed bonus, being able to play with a sympho-a ny. Having [one] behind you is so beautifula and also terrifying at the same time. It givesp us a challenge.” f Humbled by Chords for a Cause, McCainw finds grace in his relationship with Dr. Brezinski. “I try to write 10 things I’m grateful forb every morning when I wake up to kind of setw the tone for the day because it’s so easy tob get tangled up,” he tells. “My friendship witha Damian is topping the list. It’s really his effort; we come in and provide a night’s worthl of music, but he’s been working on this fori a year. The credit really all goes to him; weT play a very small part.” l This year, the concert will again benefit the Smile Campaign, as well as Canines for“ Service (formerly Carolina Canines), whicht trains service and therapy dogs, amongst ah long list of other pup-related good deeds.

“I think you start to turn away from thei ideas that you can make these big impactsc and big changes,” McCain asserts, “butl Damian proves over and over again that youk can. We have to remind ourselves that it’sC OK to think big and have fun at the same( time, and not sweat the small stuff.”

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place downstairs in Nutt Street Comedy Room.

“There’s a little something for everybody,” Sweitzer notes. “I don’t care if you listen to Modern Rock (98.7) or the Penguin (93.7)— there’s going to be someone you like.”

Tickets are available online at etix.com for $10 for one day or $15 for both. Folks also can buy them at the Soapbox (cash and credit card), Gravity Records (cash only), Surf City Surf Shop (cash only) and Momentum Surf and Skate (cash only). Doors are at 6 p.m. on each day; the shows will start around 7 p.m.

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of good shows at the Soapbox, there is nothing in town that measures up to the level of epic Southbound and Down has created. Wilmington, hang on to your shorts and get ready to party! Thirty-four bands will play Southbound over two days October 24th and 25th.

It’s the second year the Soapbox hosts Southbound, which came about as a result of founders Charlie Smith and Kelly Sweitzer being unable to find tickets for Fest, an annual punk music festival featuring over 100 bands in Gainesville, Florida. “Basically, we wanted to go to Fest last year and the tickets were sold out,” Sweitzer says. “So Charlie e-mailed 50 bands, and I was like ‘Oh, OK, I guess we’re going to do this!”

Though the soon-to-be married duo both work at the Soapbox—as bar manager and booking manager respectively—Southbound has been their first opportunity to plan an event of this magnitude. Before they came up with the idea to host the shindig, they enjoyed several bands who would end up playing the Soapbox sporadically over the weeks leading up to Fest as they made their way down the coast. Smith and Sweitzer set out to get as many bands as possible to play in the two days before Fest. A few hundred e-mails later, the first Southbound was born and met with amazing support.

“This year, we had at least five or six of the bands get up with us ahead of time, asking if we were doing it again,” Smith notes. “Then other bands that heard about us contacted us to try and get on [the bill].”

Smith and Sweitzer went through the Fest lineup, hand-picking their favorites and choosing new bands they thought sounded great.

This year’s lineup includes both national and local acts, which will make for a diverse group.

“There’s a good mixed scene,” Smith says.

“There’s all kinds of different genres that click together in a way—from acoustic to some heavier stuff, pop to indie bands.”

Headlining Wednesday’s festivities is Wilmington ska band Madd Hatters. In fact, local bands make up a fairly large chunk of the lineup—Villain, Virgin Lung, the legendary monkeyknifefight (founder Charlie Smith’s band), Crusades, Museum Mouth and Atlantic Crush (featuring encore’s own John Wolfe on drums).

Thursday’s headliner is Chapel Hill’s Valient

southbound & down Saturday, Oct. 26th Lowtech Army

Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill 7219 Market St.

WEDNESDAY Upstairs Madd Hatters: Villain Elway Captain, We’re Sinking The Holy Mess Virgin Lung Let Me Run Reverse the Curse

Thorr. There will also be a handful more NC bands such as Almost People (Raleigh) and Iselia (Lumberton).

“In the last year or two, the music scene here in Wilmington has just blown up,” Sweitzer remarks. “I really feel like we’ve got some seriously strong talent that is going to perfectly complement the other bands that are coming down. I’m really proud of the scene here recently. It makes me really happy to be part of it.”

Though many acts will play in a short span of time, folks needn’t worry about missing anyone either. Sweitzer and Smith thought of everything. “We timed it out so that everybody can pretty much see every band, or at least part of their show,” Sweitzer explains.

The bands will start their shows at roughly 15-minute intervals, beginning in the middle of the set of the band that played before them.

When one show ends, another begins. Also, there will be an hour-and-a-half window for acoustic performers, while comedy shows take

12:45 a.m. until 12-12:30 a.m.

11:15-11:45 p.m.

10:30-11 p.m.

9:45-9:15 p.m.

9-9:30 p.m.

8:15-8:45 p.m.

7:30-8 p.m.

Lounge Restorations 12:15 a.m. until Red Collar 11:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

Arliss Nancy 10:45-11:15 p.m.

PJ Bond 10:10-10:35 p.m.

Brian McGee 9:40-10:05 p.m.

Ryan Bates 9:10-9:35 p.m.

A Bottle Volcanic 8:30-9 p.m.

Shores 7:45-8:15 p.m.

Museum Mouth 7-7:30 p.m.

After coming together in 2008 from previous projects After School Special, Escape, and Humchuck Fire ,Low Tech Army are trekking along in their local music journey. Folks can often hear the Penguin 93.7 play their tunes from their record “Funck You,” including “Nasty Girls” and “Once Again.” Don’t miss ‘em at the Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill located at 7219 Market Street for a Halloween Bash as they open from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Bald Fury (9 p.m. - midnight).

Sunday, Oct. 28th D&D Sluggers The Whiskey 1 S. Front St.

THURSDAY

Upstairs Valient Thorr Crusades After the Fall Anchors Antillectual Salvacion Iselia Atlantic Crush

12:45 a.m. until 12-12:30 a.m.

11:15-11:45 p.m.

10:30-11 p.m.

9:45-10:15 p.m.

9-9:30 p.m.

8:15-8:45 p.m.

7:30-8 p.m.

Lounge The Snips 12:15 a.m. until Cattle Drums 11:30 p.m.-12 a.m. monkeyknifefight 10:45-11:15 p.m.

Andrew Kane 10:10-10:35 p.m.

Ryan Kazantzis 9:40-10:05 p.m.

Brandon Tracy 9:10-9:35 p.m.

Handsome Foxes 8:30-9 p.m.

Almost People 7:45-8:15 p.m.

The Great

Everyone loves the nerd rock that D&D keep slugging all over the Port City. These guys have been offering their blips and beeps elsewhere too as of late, including SXSW and even New York City’s CMJ Music Marathon just last week.

They’ll be hitting the stage come Sunday, opening for Eyes Lips Eyes, who’s shared the stage with the likes of Modest Mouse, Spoon and The Raconteurs. They’re known for their “high-energy, garbage can-banging performances.” Come early to hear D&D “utilize a Game Boy DMG and Nintendo DS in harmony with guitar, synths and vocals to create seriously catchy music about love, life, perseverance and Pokemon.”

More music listings on Soundboard.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 RANDY MCQUAY —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 LIZ UHLMAN —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 7630141

KARAOKE W/ DJ RICH —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

SOUTHBOUND AND DOWN: MADD HATTERS, VILLAIN, ELWAY, CAPTAIN, WE’RE SINKING, THE HOLY MESS, VIRGIN LUNG, LET ME RUN, REVERSE THE CURSE —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

MARK HERBERT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

MODE: A NEW OPEN MIC WITH BENJAMIN BAKER —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

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BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

—Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 JUDAH MOORE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 SOUTHBOUND AND DOWN: RESTORATIONS, RED COLLAR, ARLISS NANCY, JAKE OF COFFEE PROJECT + SPECIAL GUEST PJ BOND, BRIAN MCGEE, A BOTTLE VOLCANIC, SHORES, MUSEUM MOUTH —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BLIVET —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL

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MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

JESSE STOCKTON 10-1PM —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

FIRE & DRUMS, MAX ZERO! —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DALI QUARTET —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 3132584 DANICA & 40 EAST —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KIM DISCO —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ISSAC CLOWERS —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 EVAN BAKER & EMMA NELSON (8-10PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 SOUTHBOUND AND DOWN: VALIENT THORR, CRUSADES, AFTER THE FALL, ANCHORS, ANTILLECTUAL, SALVACION, ISELIA —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 SOUTHBOUND AND DOWN: THE SNIPS, CATTLE DRUMS, THE LEGENDARY MONKEYKNIFEFIGHT, ANDREW KANE, RYAN KAZANTZIS, BRANDON TRACY, HANDSOME FOXES, ALMOST PEOPLE, THE GREAT EXPLAINER —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 MRSOE! (COMEDY) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 CATALYST —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ

KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 RAFAEL NAME (LIVE BOSSA NOVA, 9PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 PLAN B —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 OVERTYME —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 SEQUOYAH, THE KICKS, THE BLACK CADILLACS

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 DOGS AVENUE —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

SUSAN SAVIA —P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille, 1035 Grandiflora Dr., Leland; 399-6808 MICHAEL PATRICK O’DONNEL (6:30PM9:30PM) —Trolly Stop, downtown, 121 N. Front St.; 251-7799 CACTUS TRUCK —Squidco, 1003 North 4th St., 910-399-4847 JUSTIN LACY AND THE SWIMMING MACHINE, ONWARD SOLDIERS, TREVOR OLD BROWN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 TOM NOONAN AND JANE HOUSEAL —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ RYRY, STYLES & COMPLETE, MADD MIXX, 80HD, TIM GUNTER —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 NATE GORDON 9:30-12:30PM —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 ACOUSTIC —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

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MONDAY $3 Sweetwater, $10 Domestic Buckets, $4 Captain, Jack, and Evan Williams, Trivia from Hell @ 7:30 TUESDAY $3 Dos XX Amber, $3.50 Mexican Bottles, $4 Cuervo, 1800, Lunazul, Jim Beam, Jack, and Bacardi $1 Tacos (4pm-close) WEDNESDAY $3 Drafts, 1/2 Price Wine, $5 Martinis, $4 Bombs THURSDAY LIVE Music $2 Bud Lt and Yuengling Draft, $4 Jim, Jack, Jager, and Jameson $5 Bombs, $3.50 Micro Bottles, 1/2 Price Wings (7pm-close) FRIDAY & SATURDAY Midnight-1:30am NO Cover & 1/2 Price Wings SUNDAY $2.50 Bud Lt and Yuengling Drafts, $4 Crown, Jager, Jack, Jameson, Lunazul, Bloody Mary’s, $5 Mimosas 1/2 Price Select Apps M-TH 4pm-7pm & Sun 9pm-close LIVE MUSIC 10/26 TBA 10/27 JEREMY NORRIS

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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Tuesday

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Wednesdays

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Thursdays KARAOKE

$2 Red Stripe ∙ $4 Margaritas $4 Dude Bombs ∙ $4 Captain

Fridays

$2 Coors Light • $2 Mich Ultras $5 Martinis • $4 Flavored Bombs

Saturdays

Breakfast 10am-3pm $2 Miller Lite • $2 Budweiser $4 Rum & Coke • $4 Bellinis

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MACHINE GUN —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 L SHAPE LOT —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

BREWERY NIGHT

Sierra Nevada

BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

THURSDAY, 10/25 Discounted Brews: Harvest Wet Hop Ale (on draft!)

Narwhal Imperial Stout Porter | Torpedo Pale Ale | Tumbler

MIKE WADDELL (CLARINET, 7:30PM) —Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, Randall Dr., UNCW Campus; 962-3415

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Glass & Beer Swag Giveaways Raffles

DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

50% OFF APPS

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

6 P.M. -.9 P.M.

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS Every Thursday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Friday, October 26

OVERTYME ECLECTIC MIX

Saturday, October 27

RANDY MCQUAY POP & CLASSIC

Friday, November 2

POTATO HEADS ACOUSTIC

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

Saturday, November 3

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30AM1:30PM) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

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

TRAVIS SHALLOW ACOUSTIC/ROOTS

1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 •• 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

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Monday 2 Bud Light • $3 Fat Tire

$ 50

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$

Tuesday 2 Yuengling • $3 Blue Moon Pints $ 3 New Holland Pumpkin Ale $ 5 Jameson • $7 Burgers

$ 50

Wednesday “South of the Border Hump Day” $ 3 Dos Equis • $4 Margaritas $ 4 shots of Jose • $7 Nachos $ 7 Chicken Quesadilla Thirsty Thursday $ 50 2 PBR 16oz cans • $350 All Drafts $ 50 3 Magners Cider 50¢ Steamed Oysters & Shrimp

Friday 2 Miller Lite • $325 Stella • $4 Fireball

$ 75

Saturday 2 Coors Lite • $325 Sierra Nevada $ 5 Baby Guinness

$ 75

Sunday 3 Corona/Corona Light $ 10 Domestic Buckets $ 4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Marys Steamed Platters $18/$35 $

Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

NFL SUNDAY TICKET

PIANO —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922

$3 Domestic Schooners $2 Domestic Drafts $9.99 All You Can Eat Wings at the Bar 1/2 Priced Select Appetizers at the Bar

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas TUESDAY-KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WEDNESDAY $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 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 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.

4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700

PIANO —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

Ladies Night $3 Skinny Girl Martinis OPEN 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. NO COVER

THURSDAY College Night DJ DST & DJ Matt Evans $1 Shots $2 Bud Pounders $3 Three Olive Vodka Flavors

FRIDAY DJ Pruitt and DJ SBz $2 Shots $3 Infused Vodkas $3 Draft Beers

SATURDAY DJ Milk and DJ SBz DJ DST & DJ Matt Evans $2 Shots $3 Infused Vodkas $3 Draft Beer

FRIDAY DJ Milk & DJ Matt Evans $3 Shots $3 Drafts VIP BOttle & Cocktail Service

Bottomless Cheese and Chocolate

$20

per person

THURSDAY

ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533

BADFISH —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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

WEEDEATER, GOLLUM, PREDECESSOR, LOINCLOTH, HEATHEN BASTURD —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 JEREMY NORRIS 5PM-7:30PM (SHRIMPA-ROO) —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

885 Town Center Drive MAYFAIRE TOWN CENTER (910) 256-1187

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DENNIS BRINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 JEREMY NORRIS AND THE BUCKSHOT BAND —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

SONGWRITER

DYLAN HOLTON —Nikki’s Gourmet Sushi Bar, 6 S. Lake Blvd., Carolina Beach, 707-0802

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OVERTIME 9-12PM —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

LEFTY WILLIAMS BAND —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

516 North 4th Street

YUNG JOC —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

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SATURDAY DJ Matt Evans $3 Shots $3 Drafts VIP Bottle & Cocktail Service

LIVE MUSIC

FLANNEL REBELLION —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

SUSAN SAVIA 1-3PM —Carolina Farmin’; 2101 Market Street; 338-5426

Every Wednesday

TOW3RS, JENNY BESETZT, THE LOLLIPOPS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

THE KINGSTON SPRINGS —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

MAC & JUICE TRIO —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

WEDNESDAY

—Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

BRENT STIMMEL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 PLAN: B (10PM-1AM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 ED SOMECH AND MARK LYNCH (9PM1AM) —Hurricane Alley’s, 5 Boardwalk Way, Carolina Beach, 707-0766 FRED FLYNN —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 RANDY MC QUAY

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 3

KARAOKE D —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; — 341-0001 O

KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE — —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jackson- A ville; (910) 938-2002 T SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND — —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; W 399-2796 — DJ TIMBO R —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; M 689-7219 — KARAOKE KONG 5 —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (baseO ment); 399-3056 — TRAVIS SHALLOW F —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, — 762-2091 7 DJ JAY E —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., — Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 7

L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

H — B-DUB’S BINGO DURING MONDAY NIGHT 7 FOOTBALL L —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach — Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 2 B-DUB’S BINGO DURING MONDAY NIGHT T FOOTBALL — —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; R 798-9464 “ PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN S —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; — 452-3773 3 DJ RICHTERMEISTER D —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; C 256-3838 — FOXY SHAZAM —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow K — Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 C JOSH SOLOMON AND FRIENDS —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 K — KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE 3 —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; K 342-0872 — KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., S — Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 4 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; W 341-0001

DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

PRUITT & CHRIS EDWARDS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

B —

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

R —

BENJI TEMPLETON —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 LIZ UHLMAN —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 UPSTARTS AND ROGUES (9PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 No rth Front St.; 763-3737

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 MARK LYNCH (ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 11AM2PM) —Deluxe, 114 Market St., 251-0333 REGGAE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 IMPROV/ TRIVIA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 CHRIS LUTHER (JAZZ) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448

PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 GALEN ON GUITAR (12-2PM) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 EYES LIPS EYES, D&D SLUGGERS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 TRAVIS SHALLOW

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH SEAN WEBB (9PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

B — 5

D —

COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; K

362-9666

—Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.;

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

343-8878

OPEN MIC W/ JOHN INGRAM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

DJ SIR NICK BLAND

WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

Beach; 256-2776

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

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.;

OPEN MIC W/ JOHNNY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 FEMA REGION IV & THE MOMS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 ERIC MILLER & RICHARD WELSH —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 HALLOWEEN PARTY! —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 “IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 DJBE KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC: MUSICIANS AND COMICS WITH ONSITE PIANO —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 RANDY MCQUAY —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 KARAOKE W/ DJ RICH

ShowStoppers:

Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville DEAD MAN’S HAND 689-7219 MAC & JUICE FEAT. FUZZ JACKSON —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THE CASSEROLE DUO —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 OPEN MIC W/ SEAN GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 THE SWELLERS, DIAMOND YOUTH,

LAST CHANCE: Catch Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers at Cat’s Cradle on Oct. 28th; they’ll be taking a hiatus at the end of this year. Courtesy photo.

PENTAMONTO, THE SUMMIT

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 10/24: Miss May I, The Ghost Inside 10/26: Final Curse, Avalon Steel, Souldera, The Last Great Escape Artist, Some Kind of Monster 10/27: Sequoyah Prep School, Black Cadillacs, The Kicks 10/30: The Maine, Mayday Parade, The Postelles

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 SUSAN SAVIA —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. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 10/24: Lagwagon, Fat Wreck Chords Tour, Dead to Me, Flatliners, Useless ID 10/25: The Sea and Cake 10/26: Sharon Van Etten, Damien Jurado 10/27: Old 97’s, Salim Nourallah, Rhett Miller 10/28: Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Miggs 10/29: Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz, Dark Time Sunshine 10/30: Nouvelle Vague, Yasmine Hamdan 10/31: Noah Gundersen, David Ramirez NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., N. CHARLESTON, SC (843) 529-5000 10/27: Mary Mary, Isacc Caree DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 10/28: Randy Travis, Randy Montana GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 10/26: Jill Scott

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 10/25: Zac Brown Band HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 10/26: Mac Powell 10/27: Three Days Grace ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWY. 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-1111 10/27: Randy Travis THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 10/24: The Psychedelic Furs, The Lemonheads 10/25: Jerry Douglas, Logan Brill 10/26: GZA, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Killer Mike 10/27: Carl Craig, Death Grips, Cold Cave, Actress 10/31: Who’s Bad (MJ tribute), Three Legged Fox MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 10/24: Hellblinki 10/25: Natural Feedback, Outside Soul, The Record 10/30: Mark Sultan, The Piedmontsmen THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 10/25: Sound Tribe Sector 9 10/26: Two Fresh, Brody & Choch, Kyle Biddy,

Boy Beats World, Of Good Nature ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9TH ST., WINSTON-SALEM, NC (336) 722-5000 10/26: Badfish LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 10/24: Blackberry Smoke, House of Fools, Ryan King and the Mule, City Daredevils 10/25: GZA, Killer Mike, Professor Toon 10/26: Edwin McCain, Crowfield 10/27: Big Something, Indecision, Pseudo Blue 10/28: Divine Fits, Cold Cave 10/31: Adventure Club, Cry Wolf, Dirty Cut, Psylo THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 10/24: Ben Taylor 10/26: Steve Forbert, Jon Shain 10/27: Sam Bush Band KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 10/19: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE 511 E. 36TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 10/24: Papadosio, Brother’s Past 10/26: Sam Bush Band TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 688-9000 10/30: Rush

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//FILM

‘Argo’ showcases Hollywood’s role in Iranian hostage situation

this week in film

by Anghus Argo

★★★★★

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old enough to remember the

Iranian hostage crisis. Barely, of course.

It was this black cloud that hung over everything as the 1970s transitioned into the ‘80s. I remember yellow ribbons everywhere—news reports and photos of angry people burning things. A sourpuss mug of Ayatollah Khomeini was plastered on every newscast. In 2012, Ben Affleck has done something truly remarkable in recreating the events of this ugly incident.

More so, he has captured the look, feel and vibe of America during a particularly morose moment in our history.

For those unfamiliar with the story, the American Embassy in Iran was overrun with angry militants who wanted us to return their deposed Shah to answer for a whole lot of despicable acts. They decided the best way to force our hand was to take hostages. Six employees of the embassy were smart enough to run out the back door and hid at the home of the Canadian ambassador. The problem: There was no way to get them out. A CIA agent, Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), was tasked with figuring out an exit strategy in extremely hostile conditions. Every plan the government came up with was awful until Mendez hatched a plan so crazy it had to work.

Mendez went to Hollywood to set up a fictitious film production with the help of a makeup artist (John Goodman) and a foulmouthed producer (Alan Arkin). With his cover set up, he would go to Tehran under the guise of being a Canadian film producer. The plan was to get the escaped Americans aboard the return flight as his supposedly Canadian film crew. A halfcocked hail-Mary of a plan—and it was the best they had.

The set up for “Argo” is remarkably simple, and the odds are very much stacked against our heroes. Even if for folks who know the history and eventual outcome, Affleck masterfully makes the interior exile of the Americans a claustrophobic affair. He also does a fantastic job of making Iran feel rough and lawless.

In the years after the Shah was deposed, Iran was very much a raw nerve—a place where bodies were hung from construction cranes for everyone to see. Dissidence was met with death. When the characters talk

THE PLAN: Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez, who faked a movie to help U.S. hostages escape Iran in the late ‘70s. Courtesy photo.

about capture as a death sentence, audiences really do believe it.

There are so many highlights to this movie. The cast really deserves the lion’s share of the love. Affleck plays the protagonist as the no-nonsense, frills-free kind of guy. He lets everyone else get the big lines and the big scenes. He proves how the main character doesn’t always have to be the most interesting. Affleck shies away from turning his character into an inspirational leader of men; he’s a guy with a job to do.

Alan Arkin and John Goodman are a fantastic pair as Hollywood veterans who help pull off the hoax. Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) plays a lovable curmudgeon of a CIA employee whose bark is worse than his bite.

The name “Scoot McNairy” was unknown to me before this film, but he does a masterful job of bringing a frustrated, angry voice to Joe Stafford, one of the Americans trying to get out of Iran.

My favorite part of the movie was actually a credit sequence where the filmmakers do a side-by-side comparison of the actors and their real-life counterparts. They also show scenes of the actual events and how they were restaged. It makes the audience appreciate the film that much more; as they realize the amount of work poured into the movie, it brings a sense of legitimacy to the premise. If I had it my way, the Academy Awards would start handing the Oscars to the production designer, to Affleck for directing, and go down the list from there.

Making a thriller isn’t easy—especially when doing one based on an historical incident whose outcome has been telegraphed.

Yet, the movie is tense.

As Tony tries to get them out of the country, there’s an edge-of-your-seat feeling that permeates every scene. It’s a combination of acting, directing and editing to construct a gripping sequence.

I’ve been a fan of Affleck-the-director since “Gone Baby Gone,” which might be one of the most compelling debuts of the last decade. The guy knows how to put a movie together. “Argo” is a crowd-pleaser of a thriller—a well-acted nail-biter that manages to hit all the right notes. Easily, it’s the best film of the year by a country mile. There isn’t enough praise for a movie like this. Go see it. Hollywood needs to know that intelligent, well-produced films can make money.

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Cinematique • Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30 p.m. $8 • Monday through Wednesday 10/24-26: “2 Days in New York” follows hiphop talk-radio host and journalist Mingus (Chris Rock) and his French photographer girlfriend, Marion (Julie Delpy reprising her “2 Days in Paris” role), who live cozily in a New York apartment with their cat and two young children from previous relationships. But when Marion’s jolly father, oversexed sister and outrageous ex-boyfriend unceremoniously descend upon them for an overseas visit, it initiates two unforgettable days of family mayhem. R, 1 hr. 31 min.

10/29-31: In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions. PG-13, 1 hr. 31 min.

Subversive Film Series

Juggling Gypsy • 1612 Castle St. Sundays, 8 p.m. • Free!

October 28th: Do the time warp again with those creepy, lovable characters we adore so much from the classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Audience participation is encouraged, so bring your “Dammit Janet” and that “sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.”

NC Black Film Festival

Calling filmmakers and fashion designers!

Deadline: Oct. 31st and Jan. 31st, 2013 NC Black Film Festival will celebrate its 12th year with the inaugural Fashion in Film designer showcase in March 2013—inspired by classic films “Sparkle,” “Dream Girls,” “Anna Lucasta” and more! Fashion designers will create a minicollection of garments by choosing one of the selected films above. Film selections must be made

by October 31, 2012 and all garments must be complete and ready to show by January 31, 2013.

Fee is $25. Ashika Payne of SEWFLI Designs 910-409-4172 or Sewfli@gmail.com.

All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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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 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

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 to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

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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: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. 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 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“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

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

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D d F i e s JAX 5TH AVE. DELI AND ALE HOUSE “A gourmet sports saloon” best describes Jax. Family-owned and G operated, Jax has been a local favorite for over 25 years in Orlando, d a Florida. They offer the best ingredients and have teamed with Great m Harvest Bread to take “deli” to a whole new level. Jax serves over 4 20 NY-style stacked sandwiches and fresh pita pizzas, huge salads, e wraps, along with over 200 bottled beers, 24 drafts, wine and a full bar 1 of spirits. They feature wall-to-wall TVs for any sports event. Bringing t local flair to their establishment, all tables and their bar are custom-built o from old growth wood excavated from the Cape Fear River. A “flank” s off the NC Battleship greets customers as they enter the ‘50s silver R diner at 5046 New Centre Drive. But, let’s make one thing clear: This ■ isn’t a diner! 910-859-7374. n ■ SERVING: Lunch/Dinner/Late-night Mon.-Sun., 11a.m. to 2 a.m.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington, near university 1 ■ FEATURING: Great Harvest Bread, huge deli sandwiches, flat■ bread pizzas, salads, full bar, daily specials and free pickles!

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal “ Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in g Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites in- a clude jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy co- w conut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at s their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their n lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. O Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDin- s ing.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500. s ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri o 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. s ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach h ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining a ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer b n ■ WEBSITE: www.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 to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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 11am2pm. 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:

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Sum-

mer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. 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 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m.

- 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“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 Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben 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. 11 a.m.10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m.

– 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

■ 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 warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-andtwo side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy!

They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch ■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington.

138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open every day at 5 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70’s menu every Tues.; Special prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ 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 in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their takehome frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade 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, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 2561421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017.

Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

420 Eastwood Rd., Suite 108 Daily Wine Tasting • Wine by the Glass Great Craft Beers • Wine Tasting Parties Call 910-397-7617

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ASIAN 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 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak.

Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

Tuesday Night – BFF Night

OPEN 7 DAYS

HOMEBREWERS!

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

Weekly Events for Noni Bacca Winery:

Learn from an award-winning winery!

ATTENTION

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

Come hang out at the winery with your best friend(s) after work. Great music, wine and beer specials.

Enjoy Red and White wine starting at $4.00 per glass and 20% off bottles!

Fruit Style Wine at $3.00 per glass or $9.00 per bottle!

Craft Beer starting at $2.50 per bottle!

(Specials are for Bar Service Only)

Thursday Night at the Winery

Every Thursday Night at Noni Bacca Winery, the lights go down and the music goes up!

Enjoy the awesome Wine and Beer Specials!

Enjoy Red and White wine starting at $4.00 per glass and 20% off bottles!

Fruit Style Wine at $3.00 per glass or $9.00 per bottle Craft Beer starting at $2.50 per bottle (Specials are for Bar Service Only)

Saturday Night – Date Night

Hops

$1.79

Beer Ingredient Kits

20% OFF

All couples are welcome to stop and enjoy a wine tasting at Wilmington’s International Award-Winning Winery.

Got dinner plans? Stop in before or after dinner!

Great way to start or end your evening.

Bring your special someone in for a special treat!

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Pipeline Event Management and Wilmington Downtown, Inc. are proud to present

Wilmington's BEST BBQ

TRUCK-a-ROO Food truck cook-off

Featuring regional foods and regional brews November 3, 2012 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park

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BALLOT CARDS TO VOTE

Regional craft brews and wine for sale

BEST IN SHOW AWARDED!

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Specialty Burgers & Sandwiches

of a Ballot Card, you will have the opportunity to sample a savory selection from each of the trucks and cast your

The Cheesy Banker Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn The Patty Wagon Poor Piggy’s BBQ and Catering

vote for the

‘Best in Show.’

SERVING: • Classic 1/3 lb. burgers • Chicken & Meatloaf Sandwiches • Texas BBQ Brisket

Webo’s Down Home Cooking

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Duck’n Dive

Friday and Saturday nights at 11:00 p.m.

(910-297-5735) (www.facebook.com/ ThePattyWagonILM)

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Thursdays @ Harley Davidson from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

History and Mysteries beneath the Cape Fear River” Cruise Series Thursday, Oct. 25th - 10 a.m. 2 hour $30 Wilmington Water Tours announces an exciting 3rd of a 5 part series, “History and Mysteries beneath the Cape Fear River” that focuses on the history of the ship wrecks that lie beneath the dark waters of the Cape Fear. Attendees will learn from the experts how they search for these sunken treasures through the use of side scan sonar and other technology.

~This Weeks Speaker~ Oct. 25th Dr. Mark Wilde-Ramsing

Black River Cruise

Sunday Oct 28th • 10-2 p.m. $45 Looking for an adventure? You found it!

Howl at the Moon

ADULT HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

Travel up the main branch of the Cape Fear where it meets The Black River. You will see an ambrosia of wildlife, flora and fauna as the leaves change colors. Be sure to bring your binoculars and cameras.

LUNCH IS ALSO INCLUDED

UNDER A FULL MOON Saturday Oct. 27th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $27

Cruise the mysterious Cape Fear River.

Witches Brew will be available, along with a full bar & heavy apps Best Costume will receive a cruise for 4.

Acoustic Spotlight on our Sunset Cruise. LIVE MUSIC @6:30pm 2 hour cruise Featuring a different Local Musician every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night

Forget a boring , fixed venue for your Holiday gatherings or special event....enjoy a cruise while you party on the majestic Cape Fear River...call for more info

A Relaxing Recipe

For a complete list of scheduled Tours, Excursions, and Fees, visit

wilmingtonwatertours.com HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

JUST ADD WATER! Visit us on the Riverwalk!

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INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

TAMASHII SUSHI AND SPOONS

The area’s first sustainably-sourced Sushi and Asian Fusion restaurant features sushi and tasting spoons which offer portions of poke, tartare, and ceviche styles from around the world. Our chef uses locally sourced and line-caught offerings of only the highest quality to create a fresh flavor like no other. Come sample his traditional sushi, as well as signature fusion rolls like the Aloha Roll, made with tempura shrimp, toasted coconut, crispy bacon, charred pineapple and macadamia nut brittle. Our contemporary atmosphere also showcases dishes from our full kitchen such as Miso-Mustard Sterling Silver Pork and small plate offerings. Try a Wasabi or Thai Basil martini or a wine, craft beer, or sake from our unique full-bar list.

Tuesdays you can get a half-carafe for the price of a glass!

We are located at 4039 Masonboro Loop Road, suite 1A at the junction of Navajo Road in Masonboro Commons.

Open from 4:30 to 10:00 Monday through Thursday, and until 11:00 on Friday and Saturday. Just drop in or call 910-703-SAKE for a reservation.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Th.: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat: 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: “Green Fish” sustainable menu plus a $5 bar menu Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine.

This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m.

– 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDIAN

influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. 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. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

TANDOORI BITES

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

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

IRISH THE HARP

The Harp offers the finest in traditional Irish family recipes served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere.

We are proud to use the freshest, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to bring you and yours the best of traditional Irish fare! We also offer a fully stocked bar featuring your favorite Irish beer and spirits. Located just beside Greenfield Lake Park in downtown Wilmington is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish food and music to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Greenfield Park ■ FEATURING Home-made desserts, ½ priced bottles of wine on Tuesday and the best pint of Guinness in town.

■ MUSIC Live music every Fri.; Live Irish music 1st Fri. of each month.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

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

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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.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

■ WEBSITE: www.elizabethspizzawilmington.com.

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-yourmouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or coming soon Pizzetta’s II, 1144 Cutler’s Crossing, Leland (in Brunswick Forest next to Lowe’s).

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

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 highestquality 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) 251-9444, 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: 11:30 a.m.3 a.m., 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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights

– along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00). Cook Dana Keels, from Clarendon prepares flavors to please every palate.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday.

Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. 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. WheatFree and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Coop Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-toorder sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

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DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

s 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 s 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 eco-friendly 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

g 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 attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus d has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. e Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com s ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER

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SMALL PLATES

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

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

THE FORTUNATE GLASS

SPORTS BAR

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: www.foxandhound.com

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

HELL’S KITCHEN

■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget. There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. 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. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. 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. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning 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: www.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

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 Reuben, 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: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos Thurs., Fri., and Saturday

nights and 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday - Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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JOY GREGORY (Sophia) Winner of the 2011 wilmington theatre award for best supporting actress

KIM PACHECO (Celie) Wilmington native and renowned jazz singer

October 24-28 and November 2-4

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DEIDRA BROOKS (Shug) From the broadway cast of the color purple

reinventing sushi:

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Tamashii simultaneously surprises and delights

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fectly well-executed meal, yet it barely sparks interest because it’s something I’ve eaten and seen on menus a thousand times before. Sometimes I sit down to a meal which is remarkably creative but simply isn’t any good. Every so often, I find a meal which challenges my mind and delights my palate simultaneously; these meals make for the best food columns simply because they hit every mark. Tamashii is the latest victim to the latter: They didn’t just serve me a delicious dinner at Tamashii, they reminded me why I love food in the first place.

Housed in an inauspicious shopping center on Masonboro Loop Road, this tucked-away sushi house can be easy to miss for folks who aren’t looking for it.

Dressed in purple and black, the singleroom restaurant is somehow detachedly inviting, combining the best elements of formal and casual chic.

A friendly waiter opened the evening with a complimentary serving of edamame hummus with fried wonton strips. Mildly garlicky and wonderfully smooth, the edamame lacked the grittiness of chickpea hummus. In retrospect, the Far Eastern take on a Middle Eastern standard seemed a fitting prologue to the innovative dinner I enjoyed.

While debating the finer points of the menu, my dining companions and I requested a shrimp-and-crab dumpling appetizer. Someone objected that its thicker crust suggested something closer to an egg roll than a dumpling, but no one objected to the flavor. The sweet shellfish, opposite the rich fried dough, tasted like a perfect combination. The soy dipping sauce seemed pleasant if unremarkable, but the homemade spicy sauce with its potent red pepper blend, was a treat.

Those who seek new challenges for their cravings for fiery dishes will relish it.

One of the unique offerings on Chef Mark Scharaga’s sushi menu are the spoons: single-bite appetizers featuring (where possible) locally sourced seafood.

Line-caught Hawaiian poke, uncommon in Wilmington eateries, made an enormous impact. It comes served either in lime juice or in a spicier Japonais style. Both tasted bright, light and irresistible. Though I didn’t know it then, later in the evening I learned that Scharaga takes particular delight in tweaking spicy foods. On the Japonais Poke Spoon, green onion and jalapeno dueled with sesame oil and mango caviar, mixing fruity sweetness with the

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somewhat potent Mexican pepper.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t note Tamashii’s dedication to high-quality, local ingredients.

I was unable to order the Volcano Shrimp because Scharaga couldn’t obtain the locally farmed rock shrimp for which he’d designed the dish. He briefly considered using another breed but abandoned the idea out of loyalty to his vision. I’ve never been so happy not to get what I wanted.

I could have ordered poke spoons the size of shovels, but curiosity compelled me to move on to the sushi. Already enamored with Tamashii’s ingenuity, we dove right into their specialty rolls. I found the Tamashii Roll quite tempting, especially based on the fact that everything Tamashii served so far in remained an unabashed hit. Thus, to have their name attached to any dish seemed to indicate something remarkable. A variation on Steak Oscar (no hollandaise in sight), the Tamashii Roll contained lump crab meat and asparagus wrapped in nori and rice, with a thin slice of medium-rare seared beef atop. Finished with a small dollop of Sriracha to give it a subtle spiciness—the signature of the chef—this innovative roll took a Western standard and gave it Eastern flair. The mild hint of sea salt on the beef enhanced its richness, and the potent crab meat blended in seamlessly.

Another favorite: the Winter Roll, mixed salmon and sweet potato, finished with a pumpkin curry sauce. Deliciously autumnal and perfect for the rapidly cooling weather, the hearty root vegetables offset the fishiness of the salmon. I sat wishing I could get away with something so innovative at my mother’s Thanksgiving table.

Surprisingly, given the dedication Tamashii had already shown to spicier cuisine, the pumpkin curry tasted milder yet as equally satisfying as other peppery items.

For fear of turning off more delicate palates (or gullets), let me be clear that Tamashii’s spices are brilliantly balanced.

They aren’t serving “atomic” or “nuclear” sauces often seen at wing joints for

INVENTIVE SPOONS: Tamashii brings bite-size mouthfuls of delight with their spoons concept, featuring items hard to find in Wilmington like Hawaiian poke; featured above, ceviche. Photo by Sue Cothran

people to impress friends. Scharaga uses spice to enhance his sushi, not to overpower it, (Still, we didn’t have the courage to attempt the Firecracker Roll, which came with an “extra spicy” warning, filled with mid-Atlantic crab and avocado, topped with maguro [yellowfin tuna], sesame seeds and wasabi-based spicy sauce.)

Though wisdom would have told us to call for the check after finishing our sushi, my curiosity got the better of my instincts. And so we persevered through a few small-plate appetizers, including a delightfully crispy pan-fried crab cake with red curry basil aioli and crunchy seaweed salad. The whole dish showed off the tangy sweetness of the shellfish with a noticeable but not overindulgent sauce.

Basil can be a difficult ingredient to regulate when designing a flavor profile, but here its subtle presence accented the dish perfectly.

We also ordered Tamashii’s maple-wasabi ice cream to end our meal. The hearty maple coupled with a vanilla base struck the palate first. Only on the finish did we find definite hints of the horseradish. I love innovation—I love it more when it’s delicious.

While easily I can gloat about Tamashii’s food, they haven’t figured out everything quite yet. We dined early in the week, and a strong weekend had cleaned out a large amount of the bar’s inventory. But the place is only two months old and those are normal growing pains—and I can always find a drink I like. I rarely find a mea like this.

In the end, we made gluttons of ourselves: one appetizer, 12 spoons, five rolls, three small plate entrées, and a mercifully small dessert made their way to our table—scarcely a grain of rice escaped our attention. No responsible editor would ever give me the column inches required to properly extoll each morsel, but one of my companions put it best: “Even the worst thing we ate here tonight I would order it again in a heartbeat.”

Halfway through dinner I gushed that sushi felt new to me again—a feat considering sushi restaurants are quite abundant around town. Hard work and innovation had taken that which was commonplace and reminded me why I loved it in the first place. This little restaurant on an undertraveled street in an out-of-the-way part of town has rocketed to the top of my list of favorites. My biggest problem upon my return will be passing up so many of the dishes I loved in order to try something new. That is my favorite problem to have.

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feast at the beach: Taste of Wrightsville shines a light on coastal eateries, nonprofits

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ocally, there is never a time

we say goodbye to the beach. Though the tourists are packing away their swimwear and vacuuming their cars full of sand, us yokels are finding more reasons to trek to the coast without worrying about traffic on the drawbridge. Whether fishing for drum or oyster, lots remain to be enjoyed here—especially by way of eating!

Wrightsville Beach will host a weekend celebration at its first-ever Taste of Wrightsville Beach, a collaborative effort between the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, the Wrightsville Beach Merchants Association and the Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce.

It will showcase the best eats of the beach through its numerous restaurants.

The weekend-long block party will take place in the heart of downtown Wrightsville in the Robert’s Grocery and Lagerheads Tavern parking lots—tented for the occasion, nonetheless—and will offer fresh culinary fare prepared by Wrightsville’s renowned chefs.

Lisa Weeks, president of the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation, worked with John Andrews, owner of

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“John and I have been talking for a couple years about creating some new and exciting events during the shoulder seasons,” Weeks says, “which is certainly a time when hotels and our local businesses suffer.”

It wasn’t until the recent success of last spring’s Fire on the Dock professional chef competition that prompted Weeks and Andrews to launch a fall soirée. The “Iron Chef”like competition took place at Wrightsville Beach’s Shell Island Resort, included Cape Fear-area chefs and others from the outly-

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GOOD EATS: South Beach Grill is one of the many coastal participants who will take part in the first-ever Taste of Wrightsville Beach, which owner John Andrews helped organize. Photo courtesy of South Beach Grill.

ing area beaches, all of whom competed in a bracket-style tournament. The outcome attracted hundreds of diners across the state over the contest’s 15 weeks and really shined a light on the island.

“After seeing how successful Fire on the Dock was, we said ‘Now is the time to do this,’” Weeks says. “We thought it would be a great opportunity to [conjoin] our community and shuck oysters at the table together.”

The weekend’s festivities kicks off Saturday the 27th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patrons will be able to savor award-winning culinary fare prepared by Wrightsville’s restaurants, including South Beach Grill, Tower 7, King Neptune, Vito’s Pizzeria, 22 North, Rita’s Italian Ice, Holiday Inn Resort, Shell Island Resort, East at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Banks Channel Pub and Grille, Bluewater Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Surfberry, Bridge Tender, Fish House and Dockside.

Best In Show for the evening’s fare will be decided by the event’s local celebrity judges including Culinary Adventures’ Liz Biro, Cape Fear Community College Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Coordinator Diane Withrow, The Chef’s Academy’s Eric Gephart, Wrightsville Beach Mayor David Cignotti and New Hanover County Commissioner Rick Catlin. Attendees are encouraged to voice their opinion on their favorite dish for a People’s Choice Award, which will be named by popular vote. Local guitarist Hali Esinhart and the South Hammock Bluegrass Band will perform in the evening. Boutique beers and wines will be

available at the event, too.

“The beach is very crowded during the summer, so the fall is exhale time for locals,” Weeks says. “It’s also a perfect time to celebrate our local cuisine.”

There are only 500 tickets available for the event, and general admission is $40 per person, while VIP passes are $75, which come with the choice of a half-peck of steamed oysters or a Low Country seafood boil, are still available. All proceeds will benefit the Wrightsville Beach Beautification Program.

The weekend will wind down with a tribute to Masonboro Island by Friends of the Reserve (FOR) with the third annual FOR Masonboro benefit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday the 28th at the Blockade Runner. The event will promote fellowship and raise funds to preserve Masonboro’s habitat.

Fresh seafood will be prepped by the award-winning Blockade Runner culinary team, including head chef Mark Lawson, and live entertainment will be performed by Brazilian guitarist Rafael Name, Daniel Parrish and the Dylan Holton Band. Family-friendly events will take place and include a touch tank (compliments of the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher), T-shirt painting with local artist and Wrightsville Beach School marine science instructor Cissie Brooks, and a Halloween costume contest from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

An auction will take place featuring grabs like a cruise of Masonboro Island narrated by N.C. Coastal Reserve director Hope Sutton, a Sea Tow membership, a one-week stay on in a waterfront home on North Harbor Island and more. Proceeds from ticket sales, auction bids and raffle chances will be donated to the North Carolina Coastal Reserve, the island’s steward, for education, conservation and research.

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“Bold, energetic, sensational.”

- Spotlight/Haiti

For Tickets and more information

BrooklynArtsNC.com 910-538-2939 There is abundant FREE PARKING on North 4th St., or you can park in Historic Downtown Wilmington, two minutes away, and take the free trolley.

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Drum & Dance from Haiti

LIVE @ BAC

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin

International Artists in Residence from Haiti on tour as part of Center Stage SM

Friday, Nov. 2 (8pm)

UNCW Kenan Auditorium Finale performance followed by a reception with the artists

uncw.edu/arts

UNCW is an EEO/AA Institution. Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by contacting the box office at least 3 days prior to the event.

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fright night 2012: All Hallow’s Eve throws down with loads of ghoulish fun

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arving pumpkins and making

costumes certainly are indicative of the cool temps of October. Likewise, it means the ghosts and ghouls prepare to jump from every nook and cranny along our haunted cobblestone streets, forests, plantations, warehouses and whatnot, as festivals, tours, haunted attractions and so much more get underway this month! All Hallow’s Eve lurks near and so many events will take place throughout the month to celebrate its frightful pleasure.

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington Though the tour is open year-round, the haunted history into Wilmington’s past certainly hits closer to home during October. Tours take place at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. nightly and are led by costumed guides who trek among back alleyways and side streets to share the chilling tales of places like Gallow’s Hill, St. James Graveyard, the Harper House and more! Folks meet at Water and Market streets, but must make reservations first by dialing 910-794-1866. Tickets are $10-$12.

Haunted Pub Crawl The Haunted Pub Crawl is a great adult alternative to haunted houses. Tour up to five haunted pubs and enjoy a drink or twelve on the way. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and is strictly for those 21 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Black Cat Shoppe at 8 Market Street, $15.

Monster’s Ball Hell’s Kitchen bar and restaurant in downtown Wilmington will host its annual Monster’s Ball this weekend (Friday and Saturday) and on Halloween. There will be live bands and a costume contest each night, and of course great drink specials. Playing Friday is Carter Massey. Jeremy Norris and the Buck Shot Band are performing Saturday and Steven Compton will play on Halloween. Hell’s Kitchen is located at 118 Princess Street. Call (910) 763-4133 for more details.

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Panic Attack Open Thursdays through Saturdays and Tuesday and Wednesday, the 30th-31st at 6 p.m., Panic Attack Haunted Attraction is the scariest romp across the Port City. Boasting to be North Carolina’s largest and most intense haunted attraction—20,000 square fest to be exact— Panic Attack features a variety of live actors as ghouls, ghosts, clowns, robots, yetis and demons—all who promise to terrify and exhilarate visitors. Every year the sets grow grander with Hollywoodquality special effects, not to mention elaborate decor.

The video preview on the attraction’s website is deeply unsettling, as a large blinking banner above it declares it may be too intense for children under the age of 13.

From what we hear at encore: It’s true. Wussies need not even come in the parking lot.

The box office opens at 6 p.m., and the attraction begins when the sun sets and continues until midnight.

Tickets are $20 plus tax, with discounts for military and groups.

Ghost Hike/Halloween Festival If you’re looking for thrills off the mainland, then head over to the Ghost Hike held at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area on Pleasure Island. A park ranger will happily guide you through the exploration of trails usually closed at night to the public. Learn about an old confederate guard who watches over the dunes, among other unexplained phenomena.

Bring a flashlight and make a reservation for the free soirée at 8 p.m. by calling 910-458-5798; hikes take place October 30th.

But on the 27th, along with a trail tour, Fort Fisher will have a Halloween Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (festival), with another trail tour taking place that night at 7:30 p.m. There will be games, candy for trick-ortreaters, and of course the hike—trail may not be appropriate for young children. Advance registration

required for tour during the festival; however all events are free! Fort Fisher State Recreation Area parking lot, 1000 Loggerhead Road. 910-458-5798.

Ghost Ship The Battleship NC is one of the best spots in town to feel the fright! Starting the 19th through 20th and running through the 26th and 27th, visitors will climb aboard the ship and learn all about the ghost which linger along its bow, boiler room, barracks, etc. The original haunted attraction opens at 6:30 p.m. Must be in line at 9:30 p.m. to get the last ticket sold; $10. www.battleship.com.

Evil in the Port City Students man the haunted house every year as a major fund-raiser for New Hanover High School’s Lyceum Academy. These studious kids have gone literary in their 2012 theme: “Evil in the Port City.” Based on the hotel in Erik Larson’s best-selling novel “Devil in the White City,” soon to be a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio nonetheless, find out how the World Fair of 1893 turned dangerous for society as a serial killer lurked among its attractions. Lyceum students have devised several frightening rooms, including one with live snakes.

The show gets underway at an old Marine Reserve Barracks at 2150 Burnett Boulevard——all 14,000 square feet of it. Tickets are $10; the event begins at 7 p.m. nightly and ends at 10 p.m. on Thursdays, and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays; 25th-28th and 31st.

Halloween Haunted Trail Also happening off the mainland and 45 minutes away from Wilmington is the Grissettown Longwood Fire and Rescue’s fourth annual Halloween Haunted Trail fund-raiser. Expect this to be a haunted attractions with ghouls and ghost perfect situated to scare the pants off you! The even takes place at 758 Longwood

“Main Attractions”

Thalian Hall

Center for the Performing Arts

AN EVENING WITH

EMILE PANDOLFI A free monthly event where downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. • 6-9pm

Thursday, Nov. 17th at 8 p.m.

October 26 November 23 December 28 621N4TH Gallery Acme Art Studios Bottega Gallery & Art Bar Calico Room Cape Fear Native Caprice Bistro Checker Cab Gallery Five Star Tavern Golden Gallery MC Erny Gallery at WHQR New Elements Gallery Old Books on Front St. Opera Room & Gallery Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts Projekte Riverside Dental Arts Wicked Gallery Wilmington Wine

Art is life. Life is art.

One of America’s most talented piano artists, beloved

by Wilmington audiences, takes the Mainstage with special guest vocalist Dana Russell

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! Thalian Hall Box Office (910) 632.2285 or visit www.thalianhall.org

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$25 at the door. Hannah Block/USO Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street.

Fresh from the Farm

Halyburton Halloween The gorgeous public park and trails will be open during the spookfest of October with lots of great events taking place, including the Halloween Spooktacular on the 26th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. First of all: It’s free! Secondly, they’ll have hayrides, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, food, music and more!

On the 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. they’ll beckon all athletes to participate in “Run, Ride & Roll”—a free bike-, run-, walk- or skate-a-thon on the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail. There will be a scavenger hunt, trick-or-healthy-treating, trick-your-bike competition, live music vendors and more.

On the 27th, the darkened depths of Halyburton can be explored on their Haunted Hayride, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Folks will hear about the ghosts, culture and folklore which lurk in its past.

The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

GORE GALORE: The frightful Panic Attack doesn’t welcome wussies! Enter at your own risk.

Photo by Kris Beasley

• Fruits • Vegetables • Plants • Herbs • Flowers • Eggs • Cheeses • Meats

• Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Candy • Art & Crafts • Entertainment

Every Sat. through Dec. 22 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Road in Ocean Isle on the, 26th and 27th and 30th and 31st. Tickets are $8 a person with kids 5 and under entered for free. If you wanna skip the line, purchase a $15 fast pass; all proceeds will benefit the Grissettown Longwood Fire and Rescue. www.grissettownfire.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise Though a year-long event aboard the Henrietta III in downtown Wilmington, any Murder Mystery becomes all the more intriguing when situated around Halloween. Taking place on the 30th at 6 p.m., folks can board the Henrietta at Water and Dock streets for an exciting “Whodunnit?” kind of evening. Clues are given throughout the evening for diners to solve the mysterious storyline acted out by local talent.

The two-hour event takes place on the Cape Fear River and even gives prizes away for audience participation. Reservations are required: 910-343-1611 or www.cfrboats.com. Tickets are $47.

Trick or Treat Under the Sea The NC Aquarium has been bringing families out to Fort Fisher for a safe, engaging evening of trick-or-treating every Halloween for 11 years now. Taking place the 24th and 25th, dress up the tots and bring them out from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for free candy, offering up by local business vendors. Not only is there indoor trickor-treating, kids will enjoy a carnival of fun, from face painting to story-telling, magic shows to spooky divers and even haunted gardens (only umbrella strollers permitted). Admission is $8, but children 2 and under are admitted for free.

Call 910-458-8257.

In Memoriam—Victoria Mourning With the plethora of historic homes, manCustomer convenience in a sions and museums all over town, it’s no wonder SNAP visitors revel in stories of their past—some WE NOW ACCEPT THESE PAYMENTS perfectly creepy, captivating and educational 38 encore | october 24-30, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

for Halloween celebrations. Come the 26th and 27th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Latimer House Museum, a Victorian Italianate house from 1852, will provide an experience which showcases the customs and rituals of death in Victorian America. Expect the digs to be decorated in full mourning, with all five rooms displaying authentic funerary objects. There will be guides in period costume, samples of food served at Victorian funerals and ghost stories will be told!

Why go fake when you can go authentic? The program only costs $7; 126 S. Third St. 910762-0492 or www.hslcf.org.

Kooky Spooky Jam-Boo Read Spooky Jam-Boo-Read takes place the 26th, 4:30-7:30pm. Kids’ literacy event disguised as a street festival with scary stories and non-scary fall-theme activities. Kids dress in costume or as book character. Admission charge. Children’s Museum, Wilmington. 910-254-3534; www. playwilmington.org

Zombiefest 2012 On Saturday, October 27th prepare yourself for a night packed with amazing bands at Space 13 (1827 Burnett Boulevard). The fellas in Phantom Playboys are bringing quite the rollicking roster of roosters to crow, including Shake Yell Dance, Fishstix, Madd Hatters, Phantom Playboys themselves, the Carvers and ... wait for it, wait for it ... the Dex Romweber Duo. Yes, the one and only Dexter Romweber known for inspiring many rock greats including the one and only Jack White (hey, can we get White to come along next year, too?) Cover is $10, but there’s a $100 prize for best costume, some come prepared to impress in your ghoulish ways. Oh, and B-rated zombie movies will play all the night long as the keg dries up and the music moves your soul.

Doors are at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m.

Halloween Ghost Trolley Every year Springbrook Farms decks out their horses and guides to take kids through fascinating tales of historic Wilmington. From the 26th through the 31st, the Halloween Ghost Trolley takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering kidfriendly 30-minute horse-drawn trolley rides.

They’ll even ventures into the fun and frolicky “ghost barn.” Families can expect Halloweenthemed stories, songs and lots of yummy treats.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The tour departs at Market and Water streets. Make a reservation by calling 910-2518889 or visiting www.horsedrawntours.com.

Luminary Tour of Oakdale Cemetery Is there a more appropriate way to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve than one involving a cemetery? No. On the 28th, the Friends of Oakdale will put on a Luminary Tour of Oakdale Cemetery from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The evening stroll will feature the stories of graves of Dr. James H. Dickson and the Rev. John Lamb Pritchard, each of whom lie in the yellow fever section, where more than 400 victims are thought to be interred. Around 600 luminaries light the way to five grave sites. At each stop there will be a speaker telling the stories of those who are buried there. Refreshments and light snacks will be offered but the event is limited to 100 tickets sold for only $10, first come, first serve. 910-762-5682; www. oakdalecemetery.org

St. Jude Masquerade Ball On the 26th from 8 p.m. to midnight, St. Jude MCC is sponsoring the 10th annual Masquerade Ball at the Hannah Block/USO Center in Wilmington. Come in costume or blacktie optional. There will be a crowning of the ball king and queen, a $100 cash prize for best costume, and second and third place prizes as well. Dancing, food, and cash bar with tickets

Trick or Treat Run/Walk Get active but while still having some Halloween fun. Sign up for the Trick or Treat Trot 5K/10K Run and one mile Fun Run/Walk on the 28th at 8 a.m. Race starts from New Balance in Mayfaire Town Center; ghosts and goblins pass out candy during the kids walk.

Registration fee for adult 5K/10K race is $30 in advance and $35 on the day of. Registration

a.m. to noon. For only $5 a child (adults enter free), kids can come in their costumes to enjoy donut-biting, fly-swat painting, a spaghetti toss, duck pond and so much more! A special snack will be served!

255 N. FRONT STREET DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON WWW.THESOAPBOXLIVE.COM

Wicked Wednesday Halloween Would you rather have a margarita than candy? If your answer is yes, join El Cerrro Grande Mexican Restaurant for their Wicked Wednesday Halloween on 10/31 at their South College Rd. location (Lowes Food Shopping Center). There will be costume contests and cash prizes at 9 p.m. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m.

Blue Post Pool & Ghoul Join Blue Post’s All Hallow’s Eve for their 13th annual Pool & Ghoul! There’s no cover and lots of getting down with DJ Stevie Mac. 15 South Water Street.

FAMILY FUN: Batty Battleship welcomes familystyle Halloween fun, with loads of candy! October 30th, 5:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Battleship NC.

for the one mile Trick or Treat is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of. Halloween costumes encouraged. Proceeds benefit Cape Fear Soccer Club Scholarships. www.its-go-time.com.

Batty Battleship If you miss the Ghost Ship, then there is still time to celebrate aboard the Battleship NC as their annual Batty Battleship Halloween Bash takes place on the 30th from, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kids will be able to trick-or-treat aboard the ship and then enjoy the various vendors set up on the lot and enjoy the bouncy house, petting zoo and carnival-esque attractions. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River; admission is $5 a person. www.battleshipnc.com.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Concert On the night before Halloween, 10/30 join composer, lyricist, and organist extraordinaire Dorothy Papadakos in a special screening of the 1922 cult horror classic silent film “NOSFERATU” by German expressionist director F. W. Murnau at 7 p.m. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, “NOSFERATU” quickly became a masterpiece of early silent film special effects and truly suspenseful story telling. Not for young children, but for everyone else, not to be missed! Come in costume and possibly win the trunk or treat contest beforehand; $10 in adv. $15 at door.

Trick or Treat at the Mall On Halloween day, Wednesday the 31st, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Independence Mall off Oleander Drive will transform into candy fest!

Trick-or-treaters are allowed to stroll through participating retailers to enjoy a safe Halloween indoors. Dress up!

Pumpkin Party Fit for Fun Center at 302 S. 10th Street will throw a Pumpkin Party, on the 31st from 9

Halloween at Firebelly Head to Firebelly (265 N. Front Street) for good music and killer wing prices on Halloween. There’s no cover and great drink specials.

The costume contest starts at 9:30 p.m. with prizes from the Bud Girls. The entertainment starts at 9 p.m. but the party lasts ‘til 2 a.m.

Haunted Kiddy Mansion Are the usual haunted houses too scary for your kids? The Wilmington Community Arts Center has come up with the perfect solution on the 31st—a Haunted Kiddy Mansion. Teaming up with the Thalian Association, the Arts Center has created an event that’s sure to be “hilarious fun for the whole family.” Come to the Hannah Block Historic USO Building from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween to have some spooky fun with the whole family. Tickets are $3 at the door. There will also be a special performance of “Thriller” by the Thalian Association’s Children’s Theatre.

Great Pumpkin Hunt On November 3rd, Halyburton will take those leftover Jack-o-Lanterns and turn them into a Great Pumpkin Hunt. For ages 3 to 9, the cost is only $3 a child and lasts from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maides Park, located at 1101 Manly Avenue. There will be face-painting, pumpkinhunting, horse rides, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, hayrides and more. Pre-registration is recommended: (910) 341-7867.

Cape Fear Ghost Chase Though Halloween is over, on November 1st, students in CFCC’s Anthropology Club are holding the “Cape Fear Ghost Chase,” a scavenger hunt focused on finding the identity of fictitious skeletal remains uncovered in downtown Wilmington. The premise of the event is that during a construction project in Wilmington, the remains of a local historical figure were discovered, and anthropologists have been called in to examine the body and determine the identity. Alongside the body, several artifacts were discovered with each object bearing a memory of the dead person.

Open to the public; $10/person, as proceeds benefit Bellamy Mansion. The chase begins at 5 p.m. at the CFCC’s ”Q” building at 254 N. Front St. rsatzman@cfcc.edu or 362-7256.

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Chapter 21: Fake Plastic Trees

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ably easy. They can be destroyed intentionally with your actions, or they can simply fall apart due to neglect.

There is so little art in destruction. Reducing everything to a pile of ash is remarkably easy. Their repair requires far more skill. Rebuilding a bridge is a difficult task.

It takes time, labor, and design. Building something strong enough to walk across from a destructive aftermath is a seemingly impossible task. But what is impossible? According to scientists, nothing. And they’re right. You can get blood from a rock if you throw it hard enough. You can make a pig fly with enough gunpowder. You can pass a camel through the eye of a needle with an industrial grade meat grinder, a syringe, and patience.

With nothing ahead of me, I thought it was time to look back. It had been three months sine my father had passed away, and I still hadn’t been home to pay my respects. The truth is: I was afraid to go back.

I’d spent so much of my life looking forward

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ntributor, Fact or Fiction co thly in encore published bi-mon that stopping felt like failure. I was unfamiliar with the concept of “reverse.” It was a direction that I had always equated with retreat.

I hadn’t been home in three years—or maybe it was four. I was having a hard time figuring it out; I know it was during the holidays. Christmas was the one time a year I ventured home. Florida is a horrific Yuletide destination. Hell, Florida is a terrible place to visit any time of the year. An AstroTurf-covered wasteland populated with a healthy mix of the conservative, ignorant and dying people.

There’s a reason the state always seems to be at the center of every idiotic social malfeasance plaguing the nation—why elections are contested due to confused voters, why comatose patients aren’t allowed to die, where

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young black men are shot in cold blood (and the shooter walks away), where drugged-up weirdos chew each other’s face off. Florida is the gutter where all of America’s various strange proclivities flow. It’s a teal and pink, stucco-coated nightmare where people go to die. A cultural void populated with stone and concrete condos, doctors offices and restaurants with early-bird specials. It’s 40 percent parking lots, 40 percent theme parks and 20 percent rest stops. Highways clogged with oversized town cars driving 20 miles an hour under the speed limit. Cash registers with lines stretching into infinity as old women complain about overpriced products.

There are no seasons in Florida. Seasons imply change; Florida doesn’t change—only expands. Like a malignancy of urban sprawl growing from the beaches into the center of the state, devouring the landscape and depositing Spanish colonial golf communities and terra cotta strip malls in its wake.

I rarely needed an excuse to avoid going home. And I had so many half-assed reasons stocked up, but I couldn’t avoid it any longer. There was no work to keep me distracted—no momentum carrying me forward to avoid dealing with the truth. There was only the cold, hard reality of my failings, and the fact that at some point I would have to face them.

I booked a plane ticket home and stuffed my clothes into a worn canvas duffle bag

I had been using since college. I packed the remaining contents of my hotel room into a single cardboard box, which I gave to Veronica. I told her at some point I’d send for it once I figured out where I was going to land.

For having lived in Los Angeles for nearly two years, I had remarkably few possessions: stacks of screenplays with notes scribbled all over them; a half dozen postcards I had bought on my first day and never mailed out; some poorly staged photos of a handful of Hollywood landmarks. I had lived like a tourist and would leave like one, without any real sense of geography and clutching a handful of cheap reminders about a place I never really got to know.

My entire Hollywood experience had been like a long summer at camp—except in this scenario the camper spends the majority of his time in his cabin, desperately avoiding extracurricular activities. Even my relationship with Veronica had that kind of fleeting “I’ll write you every day” quality.

Once we put a few miles between us, the relationship would be reduced to a fond memory during a particularly chaotic time.

I lived out of a duffel bag in a cheap hotel.

Every toiletry was travel sized. It’s the very definition of a disposable existence.

I said goodbye to the handful of people who could corroborate my time in this area code: my agent, the owner of the Cuban restaurant where I ate every breakfast, and the cashier of the Chinese takeout place where I picked up every dinner. I don’t think any of them could tell you my name.

And so I headed to the airport with a oneway ticket home. No going-away parties or salutations. No friends wishing for a quick return. I hadn’t burned any bridges in Hollywood, but I hadn’t built any either. I told myself I would come back. At the time, I think I believed it.

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Three apple dumplin’s from the Walkers and the Jewells

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turmoil, my parents have always provided a solid foundation and given us unconditional love,” Carter Jewell says on her 21st birthday at Ted’s Fun on the River. Jewell is the older daughter of Julia and Kelly Jewell.

For more than a year, I’ve observed the dynamics of the Jewell family, in particular Carter, Annie and Isabelle, the three daughters.

I’ve admired their musical talent and cheered their human rights interests, but most of all watched in awe as these three loving and beautiful people moved with grace and ease among their peers, and the peers of their parents and grandparents. I wondered how all three of these girls were lead to higher ground and helped to take the next right step.

If my best friend’s favorite expression— “From an apple tree, you get apples”—is correct, Julia and Kelly Jewell are a strong, sweet, talented and fruitful tree. “We all really like each other,” Julia tells me, “and that helps.”

Racing from one commitment to another as does her progeny, Julia agrees that keepand

ing harmony, musical or otherwise, in a family is worth the work. Fourteen-year-old Isabelle sings with the Jewell family at church, plays clarinet in the middle school band, and piano in the church band. She plays keyboard with the school jazz band, which is her favorite class, although she’d like to teach middle-school history when she graduates from college.

“The main instrument I love is guitar,” Isabelle says. “When I like a song, I look up the chords. My dad taught me all the chords.

Annie is writing a song for me to play about words—what they mean, how they hurt or help other people.”

Like her father, Isabelle is the peacekeeper in her family. Even as a young child, when her older sisters argued, she’d stand between them with arms outstretched and say, “Stop!”

There is no halting the creatively driven Annie who hopes to play and write her music as she travels around the world. “Music

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is my life,” the 17-year-old senior says. “It keeps me sane and happy as I go through all the things I have to do (applications for music scholarships). I’ve played violin and sung since I was 3. It’s the support of my awesome family that allows me to be who I am, and I’d be lost without them. I’m so thankful my parents still encourage me, even after having to hear 13 years of scratchy, messy violin practice while I found my tone.”

Thanks to her mom, Annie now sight reads and sings her keys on pitch. She is the second chair with the Wilmington Youth Symphony, an 11-year member of the Girls’ Choir, leader of the choirs in her church, hand-bell member, and a student of the Lyceum Academy (of only 100 academically gifted teenagers) at New Hanover High School. With all this on her plate, she still takes time to recognize the love of her parents and grandparents.

“Communication from my family means so much,” Annie says. “There was never any yelling or fighting. Our parents have chosen what’s best for us their entire lives. Sometimes they had to make some tough executive decisions based on their gut feelings for us.”

Before Isabelle and Annie, there was young Carter, sitting in the orchestra pit while her mother played keyboard for Opera House Theatre Company. “Our parents never said, ‘Take this class,’ but [they] made music so much fun that we all wanted to be a part of it.”

Carter also played the musical scales— flute, marching band, All State Honor’s Chorus, Girls’ Choir, church choir—but has turned to politics and international law in her senior year at UNCW. She serves as president of the College Democrats and is first vice chair of the county Democratic Party, as

well as chair of the Young Democrats in the third congressional district.

“Barack Obama is the perfect way to get young people engaged in the democratic process,” Carter says. “The first law he signed was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which made me feel strong and happy about him. I think he wants everyone to have a fair chance. But he is not a superhuman power, and my biggest concern is keeping people in the Democratic Party, because we need to elect good people up and down the ticket.”

Good people. It pretty much wraps up what the Jewell girls and their family are all about. Carter has fond memories of ninehour family trips to the mountains where everyone learned the harmonies to Alison Krauss tunes and other favorite songs.

The family pitched a tent for a week and had fun playing in the river. “Lately, nice friends have loaned us their mountain cabins, so we’re moving up in the world,” Carter says. She affectionately recounts living in a house with one bathroom for five people and one TV in the family room.

She remembers all three sisters using the same mirror, standing one in front of the other according to height. Group dynamics were made fun.

Today, there are two bathrooms and the maternal grandparents, Nell and Julian Walker, live right next door. When their granddaughters’ parents are busy or away, the grandparents step in to fill the gap.

Carter lives right around the corner from her paternal grandparents, Kelly and Isabelle Jewell, who fix lunch for their adult children and their families every day. Following suit, the girls’ father observes the busy comings and goings of his family, but gathers them up for a sit-down supper at least twice a week.

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events FUEL-EFFICIENT CAR SHOW As gas prices continue to rise and fall, students at Cape Fear Community College are holding an event to help consumers learn more about fuel-efficient vehicles currently on the market Students in CFCC’s Green Building Club will be host a Fuel Efficient Car Show on Friday October 26 from 12-2:30pm in front of the Applied Technologies Building at the North Campus.

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The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the need for fuel efficiency and to showcase some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles currently available. Participating dealers will be sending experts along with their cars to answer questions.

EDGE OF URGE HAPPENINGS 3rd DIY party on 10/25! Making Jack-o-NotSo-Lanterns—modern holiday pumpkins that aren’t cut, rather painted, reimagined, or decorated in new styles. • 11/4: EoU will team up with Cucalorus for a Paparazzi Prepared Party, where the festival team will be in attendance, tickets sold, one-on-one styling for the festivities and just an exciting day to kick off one of ILM’s coolest events! www. edgeofurge.com UNITE 2012 UNITE 2012, Silver Lake Baptist Church, Sat,

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HARVEST FEST AND TRUNK SHOW The Well CDC & The Well WOW Church Harvest Fest & Trunk or Treat Car Show, 10/27.

Judging begins at 6pm and drive in movie at 7:30pm. Parking lot of The Wellness Center: Home of The Well CDC, 14840 US Hwy. 17 North Hampstead. Car show, trunk or treat, and a community harvest festival. Best decorated trunk to hold the winning trophy and bragging rights for the entire year! Entry fee is Our hippest, hottest downtown boutique, Edge of Urge, has $20 for judged contest participants, and $10 for non-judged participants. Rent someone started opening their doors the second Thursday evening else’s car for $15 and they will promote your of the month for a fun, little DIY party. Basically, you buy business and/or organization in your aba ticket to the event (which pays for supplies and some resence. Face painting, arts and crafts, moon freshments), and you do artsy stuff...like stud tennis shoes bounce, live music, entertainment, and drive in style movie! Costumes welcome,j ust or make earrings. On the 25th, they’ll be having some not scary. Free with a suggested canned spooky-time fun painting and decorating Jack o’ Lanterns. food donation foradmission to go toward Thanksgiving baskets we are preparing for Just call Edge of Urge at (910) 762-1662 for all the deets. the Eat Well Food Center families we serve Also, be on the lookout for them at an upcoming Cucalorus in Hampstead Community. 910-270-0911 or Paparazzi Party on November 4th! thewellcdc@gmail.com

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MOORE’S CREEK FALL FEST 10/27, 10am: Moore’s Creek Fall Fest: moorescreekconservation@gmail.com. Moore’s Creek Conservation Alliance presents Fall Fest at Moore’s Creek National Battlefield! Enjoy live music, food, nature tours, speakers and exhibits, Kids activities, meet Emily the Mundt jack Deer!

Free! moorescreekconservation@gmail.com HAPPY TAILS DOG EXPO 10/28, noon-4pm: Happy TailsDog Expo. The Azalea Dog Training Club will show off agility and obedience skills at 1pm; live-action demonstration by one of New Hanover County’s finest, from the Canine Unit, of course; Netop the Painting Dog creates a master-piece; Hampstead’s Trulie Dogs hosts a Fido-Fashion Show with the latest in seasonal styles and casual wear—Dandiest Dog Costume Contest, prizes courtesy of Pups Play’n Stay, Do-You-Look-Like-Your-Dog Contest, jowls and curly-tops welcomed! Poplar Grove Plantation, $5/person, furry friends and ages five & under are free. Proceeds benefit Poplar Grove a non-profit organization. 10200 US 17, www.poplargrove.com WEDDING SHOW The biggest, most comprehensive wedding show in Southeastern NorthCarolina returns to the Wilmington Convention Center at noon Sunday,Oct. 28. Featuring more than 100 vendors, continuing fashion show,dance demonstrations, vehicle corner, Bride & Groom’s Lounge.

Brides:save 20% on tickets for yourself and all your guests by registeringonline: CapeFearWedding.com/shows BRITS AT THE PLANTATION CAR SHOW The British Motor Club of the Cape Fear is hosting their Annual car show to be held at Poplar Grove Plantation (10200 US Highway 17 N) on Saturday, Nov., 3rd - all day. (Rain Date is the next day, Nov., 4th). British sports cars of many makes and models are parked and judged. There is food, music and prizes. All ages.

BELLAMY YARD SALE 11/3, 7-11am: Bellamy is offering space to unclutter your life for $10 (plus $5 more to rent a

tables—of which we have only 12). If you have just a few items you can partner with others to fill a table. Set up begins at 6am, when you can bring in a car, claim a spot and unload. Then we’re asking for cars to be moved to free spots in unused lots across the street or nearby on the street. Parking for buyers will be at St. Paul’s, or out on the streets too. Everyone is responsible for providing their own change, bags and manpower that morning. If it rains we can try again on the 10th. block@bellamymansion.org.

DEDICATION OF WWII EXHIBIT The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage presents massive dedication ceremony of new WWII memorials and artifacts in the homefront museum at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, Second & Orange streets, 11/3, 10am. Congressman Mike McIntyre will be our keynote speaker. Feat. memorial plaques to the 248 armed forces dead; New Hanover High School’s Medal of Honor recipients, Charles Murray and Billy Halyburton; champagne bottle in fabric sack and ribbons which launched the Liberty Ship SS Roger Moore here in 1943 and more. Cairman Wilbur Jones: JonesWD@aol.com, or 910-793-6393, or cell 910-612-4749.

VETERAN’S RESOURCE EXPO Are you a local area veteran looking for a new career path or interested in finding out what local resources are just for you? Then join us for the 2012 Veterans’ Resource Expo and Job Fair, 11/8, Veterans will have the opportunity to meet with local companies and gather information about local resources as well as learn about future workshops to build success. Free for military veterans starting with the Resource Expo, 8am-noon, followed by a Job Fair from 1:304:30pm at the Manley Reese VFW Post 2573, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Joe Stanley, NC Division of Workforce Solutions at joseph.stanley@ nccommerce.com or 910-251-5777.

FREE HAIRCUT FOR VETERANS Miller Motte College, free haircut coupons for veterans, 11/8, 8am-noon. Vetarans register and attend the “Veterans Resource Expo & Job Fair” at the VFW Post 2573 on Carolina Beach Rd. Shannon Carlson (Employer Relations Director): Shannon.Carlson@miller-motte.edu.

HWF VINTAGE EVENT 11/9, 6:30pm: Historic Wilmington Foundation will be hosting the second ‘Vintage’ Event as our annual fundraiser. Guests are invited to stroll through the elegantly restored Brooklyn Arts Center perusing the ‘vintage finds’ and fine wines with an open bar and samplings from the finest restaurants and caterers in Wilmington. In addition to live music, there will be an auction later in the evening. Proceeds allow HWF to continue in our mission to ‘protect and preserve the

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irreplaceable historic resources of Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear Region. Brooklyn Arts Center. (910) 762-2511 or trivett@historicwilmington.org. www.historicwilmington.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WILMINGTON Junior League of Wilmington’s 59th annual Bargain Sale, 11/10, 7:30am-1:30pm. Badcock & More Home Furniture building in the University Centre shopping plaza at the intersection of S. College Rd. and New Centre Dr., next to Sam’s Club. Sale open to the public; $3/person admission. All merchandise, including adult and children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture, household items and more will be 50% off the marked price. Purchase new and gently used items at below bargain prices. Proceeds from Bargain Sale go directly to Junior League’s community projects, including the organization’s partnership with the Blue Ribbon Commission and D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy. • Sip and Shop pre-sale, 11/9, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Sneak peek for shoppers; $8/person with live music, light hor d’ouevres and cash bar. Raffle feat. high-end products and such. Cash only for all purchases both days. www.jlwnc.org FESTIVAL LATINO 11/10, 11am: 14th Annual Festival Latino at Ogden Park, a cross-cultural day of music, food and family style fun, will take place at Ogden Park Rd. and Gordon Rd. Share in the diverse Latino cultures of the Cape Fear, w/ 25,000 people in attendance. An opportunity for people with different languages and backgrounds to enjoy each other’s company, as well as their differences. Authentic cuisine from Latino countries —Puerto Rico, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras and Colombia—entertainment from live bands, singers, Latin dancers,

w/ free dance lessons and fun contests, Kids Fiesta, feat. pinatas, clowns, mascots, Great Mexican Hat Race and more, and exhibitors, offering Hispanis and other residents a chance to learn about their community. Arts & crafts for sale, feat. local and regional artists and craftsmen including silversmiths and pottery from Latin America. amigos@amigosinternacional.org

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GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERS Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service is accepting nominations through 10/26, noon. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one Director of Volunteers to be recognized for their efforts and contributions. Ooen of five will be nominated to receive the Governor’s Medallion Award for volunteer service. Local committee evaluates nominations. CF Volunteer Center, 3534 S. College Rd., Suite F. www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

Noms myst be typed with 5 hard copies. Winners honored during National Volunteer Week, April 2012 locally and in Raleigh.

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CF LITERACY COUNCIL Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) is offering

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two free orientations in October: Wed., 10/31, 10am-noon. 1012 S. 17th St. in Wilmington. The “CFLC 101” orientation is open to anyone who is interested in volunteering at CFLC in any capacity: volunteer as tutors or instructors, assist with fundraising events, serve on the Board of Directors, or provide administrative assistance.

• Tutor Training Workshops are held at the CFLC offices at 1012 S. 17th St. Pre-reg. recommended for two training sessions remaining in 2012: Adult Basic Literacy: Volunteers attend 12 hours of instruction, Wed., 11/5,7,12 and 14, 10am-1pm. $20 or $50 if seeking certification for another organization. Volunteers must attend all sessions to be certified. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages): Volunteers attend 9 hours of instruction, Tues/Wed/Thurs., 10/9, 10 and 11, 6:30-9:30pm. Volunteers must attend all three sessions to be certified. $30 or $50 if seeking certification for another organization.910) 251-0911 or info@cfliteracy.org.

ECOMAIDS OF ILM Ecomaids of Wilmington provides free housecleaning services to female cancer patients in the Wilmington area. We are currently accepting new patients for this service, in accordance with our partnership with the Cleaning For A Reason organization. 910-338-0908. Wilmington@ecomaids.biz.

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NC PACKS FOR PATRIOTS The organization known as NC Branch Give2thetroops has separated from the national organization and formed a new nonprofit organization, NCPacks4Patriots. The mission is to provide support for deployed troops with care packages and messages of support, and to also provide support to military families with comfort items. The organization continues to invite community members to support our troops through volunteer service, donations of care package items, and financial support for postage. The NC team of volunteers have mailed over 400 care packages during the past 2 months. Barbara Whitehead, director, at ncp4p@yahoo,com TEACHER’S FUND RAFFLE Intracoastal Realty has launched its 2nd annual holiday iPad Holiday Raffle to raise funds for its Teacher’s Fund, a program that provides grants to area kindergarten through 5th-grade teachers to assist them in purchasing much-needed supplies for their classrooms. Intracoastal Realty has given away more than $223,000 and distributed more than 1,075 grants since launching the program in 2005. Last year’s iPad raffle raised $6,000.Tickets for the iPad raffle are $10 each and can be purchased from any Intracoastal Realty agent or online at IntracoastalRealty.com/ TeachersFund. Five iPads will be given away. In-

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HALLOWEEN EVENTS AT HALYBURTON PARK Halloween Spooktacular Friday, October 26, 2012 • 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

FREE Don’t forget to wear your costume and participate in costume contest!

Enjoy a night at the park “trick or treating” on our Trick or Treat Trail with booths from local businesses and organizations. Other activities include inflatables, games, costume contests, hayrides, “Creatures of the Night”, food and more!

Haunted Hayride

Saturday, October 27 Cost: $6 advance, $8 day of Hayrides at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a historical haunted hayride through the darkened forest of Halyburton Park learning about the ghosts, culture and folklore of the past. Learn about recent paranormal activity and investigations in the Cape Fear region from Port City Paranormal as you await to go on the haunted hayride.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street Call 910-341-0075 for more information

CANDY BUY BACK Candy Buy Back (C.B.B.) is an outreach program that is a part of Operation Gratitude. C.B.B. collects non-perishable, individually wrapped Halloween candy and sends it to our active U.S. troops. Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry hosts 3rd annual event, so participants 18 and younger can bring their Halloween candy to either Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry location the week of Halloween and the week after Halloween, 10/2911/9, Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-1pm. (Hwy 211 office only). Each participant will receive a $1 for each pound of Halloween candy they donate and be entered into a raffle for a 16GB iPod Touch!

theatre/auditions ZOMBIO AND JULIET Performance Club at Wrightsville Beach—be in a show, no auditions. “Zombio and Juliet” is a tuition based theater-program led by LJ Woodard. Performance Club meets on Thursdays, Through 10/25, 4-5pm (ages 5 – 8yrs) and 5-6pm (ages 9 – 13yrs). Max. of 15 students per class. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Office, 256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE “Little Shop of Horrors,” 10/26-28, 31 & 11/2-4, 9-11 & 16-17 ($20/$10 in advance) ($25/$15 at the door) • TNL Every Thurs. at 9pm ($5)—weekly original sketch comedy variety show. • Open-Mic Comedy: Every Sunday at 8pm (free). 111 Grace St. www.browncoattheatre.com A PLOT OF MURDER Sneads Ferry Community Theatre invites you to a Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre production of A Plot of Murder by Lee Mueller. Come to the HOA meeting of Fleur Estates Manor!

This homeowners meeting gets so heated that someone ends up dead! Calling all super sleuths, gumshoes and detectives to help solve this mystery. Tickets: $10; Reservations are required for all show dates-call 910-327-2798.

10/27-28, 11/3-4; Sat, 7pm or Sun., 3pm. Reservations for the first weekend must be made before 6pm Thursday 10/25 and for the second weekend before 6pm, 11/1. Opening night includes a wine and cheese reception! Sneads Ferry Community Center; 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2798.

THE COLOR PURPLE See page 13.

THEATRE NOW Through 11/2, with special showing 10/31: Friday Food and Fright Night! Show starts at 6:30pm $38/adults. $32 for children under 12.

Ticket for show and 3-course dinner. Written by Anthony Lawson, three college students stay the night in a creepy, abandoned house and wind up living through some haunted history of their own.

The evening features some actual tales of Wilmington NC’s haunted past featured on the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington tour and a tasty menu 3-course menu with a horror theme. Mrs. Lovett’s Meat Pies, anyone? • “Super Saturday Fun Time, Saturdays, 11am.: Interactive kids adventure show with lunch! Join DOCK the dog and his twolegged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts based on local history. • Murder at the Bellamy Mansion, Sat., 6pm: Guests are invited to this year’s Wilmington Historical Attrac-

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tions and Tours (WHAT) awards banquet at the stately Bellamy Mansion and find that history can be dangerous. Audience chooses a detective to help unwrap the mystery. • Space available for meeting and special event rentals during nonperformance times. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Tickets: www. theatrewilmington.com. 10th and Dock streets.

MUSIC AND COMEDY Music and Comedy-Two New Plays, 11/1, 2, 3 and 9, 10, 8pm. And Sunday, Nov. 4, and 11, 3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. (910) 367-5237 • Bigdawgpro@gmail.com. Popular local writer and director John Grudzien once again presents two brand new, original plays back to back on the same evening in a production titled Music and Comedy. First up is a one hour comedy titled When I Last Saw Davy followed by a new, one hour musical comedy titled Beef-The Musical, featuring many well-known local, talented film and theatre actors. Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 Seniors and $8 Students.

up shows. Tickets: $8-$10. Schedule: 10/26-27 Erin Foley. 255 N. Front St. 910-520-5520 www. nuttstreet.com

music/concerts

OLLI: THE MET The Met: Live in HD feat. by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW; all shows Sat., 12;55pm. Schedule: 10/27: Otello is Verdi’s Shakespearean masterpiece with Johan Botha in the title role opposite the acclaimed Desdemona of star soprano Renée Fleming. Semyon Bychkov conducts. • 11/10: The Tempest w/ composer Thomas Adès and baritone Simon Keenlyside starring as Prospero. Director Robert Lepage recreates the interior of 18th-century La Scala in this inventive staging. Season: $235 or indv. $30/ea; $20 for OLLI members. www. uncw.edu/metopera or 910-962-3195

DALI QUARTET 10/25, 7pm, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium’s UNCW Presents warmly embraces the innovaANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE tive and talented Dali Quartet, with their unique 11/8-18, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Winner of blend of classical technique and Latin-American the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Kushmusic. Bilingual quartet will be joined on stage ner’s groundbreaking play was a milestone in US with acclaimed Latin percussionist, Orlando culture and history. As the topic of gay rights Cotto and UNCW alumnus and renowned stucontinues to divide America, UNCW honors the dio bass musician, Doug Irving. Group will be conducting educational residency activities and interactive community programs with New Hanover County Schools and DREAMS of Wilmington. Tickets: $22, w/discount prices availThe UNCW Theatre Department is continuing their fall able for seniors, students, youth, and UNCW run with professor Scott Nice’s direction of the legendary faculty and staff. 910-962-3500.

10/18-21: EL ZORRO

“El Zorro.” The production is set in the pueblos of LA, 1835, featuring Senor Rodriguez’s control over the peasants which leads to lots of sword-fighting and general chaos. And no one other than the masked victor himself, Zorro, can save the day. Classic tale of good versus evil will come to life at the Cultural Arts Building on UNCW’s campus. Tickets are $5-$12 and are available at the Kenan Box Office (910) 962-3500; show starts at 7 p.m. or on Sundays at 2 p.m. play that broke through the stigma of AIDS onstage. October 1985: Prior Walter is attacked by a mysterious disease that destroys his body from within. Abandoned by his lover Louis, approached by an apocalyptic angel, Prior must battle his way through the defining epidemic and politics of the late twentieth century. Language and imagery may be disturbing to some audience members. Kenan Box Office: (910) 962-3500 or www.uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html. $5-$12.

comedy MRSOE 10/25, 8:30pm: The Most RACES Show on Earth! Funny, edgy, comedy tour coming to Wilmington! MRSOE! is a multicultural comedy showcase, featuring the funniest and edgiest stand-up comedians. Since 2005, MRSOE! has performed in front of sold out audiences in both Canada and the U.S. and now we’re bringing our brand of funny, edgy comedy to the Southeast!

A portion of the proceeds from each show will go towards the YWCA Stand Against Racism initiative. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St. $10. 910-538-2939. http://mrsoe.com/ticketreservation-form/ NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Nutt St. Comedy Room features weekly stand-

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will present a concert Sun., 10/28, 5pm, First Presbyterian Church as part of the Music At First Concert Series. Feature all English String Music. Music by Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Handel and more. The Tallis Chamber Orchestra is a local Wilmington ensemble. Free/donations accepted. 910-620-7207.

ST PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CONCERTS Night Before Halloween, 10/30, 7pm, with composer, lyricist, and organiste extraordinaire Dorothy Papadakos in a special screening of the 1922 cult horror classic silent film “NOSFERATU” by German expressionist director F. W. Murnau. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, “NOSFERATU” quickly became a masterpiece of early silent film special effects and truly suspenseful story telling. Not for young children, but for everyone else, not to be missed! Come in costume; trunk or treat contest before. $10 in adv. $15 at door. • Organist Stephen Tharp will perform at St. Paul’s on 11/9, 7:30pm Concert will be dedicated to the memory of Isabel James Lehto, donor of the St. Paul’s Goulding and Wood Pipe Organ. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the concert.

Admission free; donationsgratefully accepted.

Tharp will play his spectacular composition “Easter Fanfares,” commissioned by the Cologne Cathedral and recently published by Bärenreiter Edition. Other composers represented on the program are Bach, Brahms, Baker, Mendelssohn, and Widor. www.stephentharp.com/live. www.saintpaulsepiscopalchurch.com. St. Paul’s, 16 N. 16th St.

FRANK VIGNOLA AND VINNY RANIOLO An Evening with Frank Vignolawith Vinny Raniolo, 11/1, 8-10pm. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. 910-632-2285; 800-523-2820 Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists who’s played with Les

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Cape Fear Riverkeeper & Local Dad Responds to Titan Cement Titan America’s recent blog “More Straight Talk” on their proposed plant on the Northeast Cape Fear River near Castle failed to address the issues that have been raised by the community and disparages the efforts by the Stop Titan coalition to educate the public about their project. Kemp Burdette, the Cape Fear Riverkeeper and partner in the Stop Titan coalition, crafted an excellent response. Here’s an excerpt: Titan: “Goodness sake, [Stop Titan has] taken their crusade into the region’s public schools.”

Riverkeeper: Titan put our schools in the center of this debate by choosing to expose an estimated 28,000 students within 15 miles to toxic emissions such as mercury, arsenic, benzene, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and particulate matter. Think of the 28,000 school children within 15 miles of the proposed Titan plant. Whom do you trust to protect their air?

Get involved: Join thousands of parents and over 200 local doctors in voicing your concern.

Take action: Visit StopTitan.org to sign the petition, and volunteer your time.

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Paul, Ringo Starr and Wynton Marsalis. Hailing from New York City,guitarist Vinny Rainolo has been a long-time collegue of Frank Vignola and has shared the stage with many guitar greats like Bucky Pizzarelli, Gene Bertoncini, and Tommy Emanuelle to name a few. Tickets: $16-$32.

Thalian Hall, 301 Chestnut St. thalianhall.com LITTLE CHAPEL ON BOARDWALK 11/3: The Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church will host a special weekend of music and the spoken word featuring Dr. Mary Louise Bringle, professor and chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Brevard College 11/3, 1-3pm: Dr. Bringle will lead a workshop on the new Presbyterian hymnal and other congregational music-related topics. • 11/4, 9:15am Dr. Bringle will teach a combined adult Sunday School class at Little Chapel, featuring common questions and answers about the new hymnal and other hymnody topics. • 10:30am: Dr. Bringle will lead worship at Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, in a service that will feature music from the new hymnal and large amounts of congregational singing and the Sacrament of Holy Communion on All Saints Sunday • 4pm: Dr. Bringle will preside over a rousing hymn festival entitled Treasures Old and New, featuring the ensembles of the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk and musical resources from the new Presbyterian hymnal. Justin Smith, Director of Music and Organist at the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, 256-2819, ext. 106 or jsmith@ littlechapel.org.

NC SYMPHONY All Wilmington concerts at 8pm in Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Schedule: 11/4: Song of the Earth, w/Grant Llewellyn, music director, feat.

Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano and Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor. Haydn: Symphony No. 7, “Le midi” and Mahler: Song of the Earth. www. ncsymphony.org MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

dance BABS MCDANCE Pre-reg Nov. classes now through 10/31.

Smooth Beg/Int. Ballroom w/Jessica Mon, 7-9pm Drop In, $15 or $25/couple; monthly, $45 or $85/couple. • Country Western Two Step w/Babs, Tues., 7pm-9pm 15/$25 or montly, $45/$85. • Salsa Classes w/Jessica, Tues, 7pm-9pm, $15/$25 or $45/$85 monthly.

• West Coast Swing w/Babs, Wed., 7pm-8pm. $15/$25 or $45/$85 monthly. • Shag lessons w/Babs, Thurs., 7pm-9pm. $15/$25 or monthly $45/$85. • McDance Halloween Ball, Fri, 10/26, 8pm. Costume contests, prizes, free lessons and free food. $10/person or $15/couple, $5 military/student. Studio members free.. www.babsmcdance.com COMPAGNIE DE DANSE JEAN-RENE DELSOIN Dancers and drummers of Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin will depart from their home in Petionville, Haiti for an unprecedented month long tour of the U.S., which includes a premiere at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and a weeklong residency at UNCW (10/28-11/2).

The residency at UNCW is part of the Office of Cultural Arts Artist in Residence Program,

and features a week of workshops, performances and special events providing audiences of all ages an opportunity to directly engage with Delsoin and his extraordinary ensemble. It culminates with a performance at 8 p.m. on Fri., 11/2 in UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. The performance features three recent works by Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin—works that, much like the company’s passionate and charismatic leader, capture the spirit and traditions of Haiti through vibrant colors, powerful yet graceful dances and earthy, rhythmic beats. Followed by a reception with the artists. Tickets are $20 (General Public); $8 (Student/Youth). 910-9623500 or www.uncw.edu/arts.

OVER 50’S DANCE The Over 50’s Dance will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the New Hanover Senior Center from 7:3010:00 pm. Music provided by DJ Buddy Langley. Couples, singles, and all ages welcome. $5/ plus a finger food. 799-1694.

WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET Offering Zumba classes Mon. 9:15am, 5:30pm, 6:30pm; Tues 5:45pm, 6:45pm; Wed., 915am, 5:45pm, 6:30pm; Th., 10:30am, 5:45pm; Fri, 9:15am; Sat., 10:30am. • Yoga, Mon., 6:30am, 8:30am, 3:30pm, for kids 5:30pm; Tues, same as Mon. but w/kids at 7:15pm; Wed., 6:30am, 8:30am; Thurs., 6:30am, 6:30pm; Fri., 8am, 330pm, 5:45 pm; Sat., 9:30am. All classes are $3 drop-ins. zfitnesswilmington.com. • Also offering ballet for various levels and pre-K classes daily. Call for complete schedule. 3834 Oleander Dr. www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.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 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/ guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. • Couple class, 5-wk series, one class a week, $35/couple for series or $10 drop in. Tuesday nights at 7:00-8:15pm, 10/2, the aerobics room at the Magnolia Rec Center..Guaranteed fun! Pre-register. www.surfertango.com

115 S. Front St. Downtown Wilmington (910) 763-7773 www.aubrianas.com facebook.com/Aubrianas

CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave 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 are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art NKURUNZIZA: RWANDA SHARES UNCW Ann Flack Boseman Gallery presents Innocent Nkurunziza: Rwanda Shares, through 10/25, 2nd floor of the Fisher University Union.

Through his choices of mixed media, Nkurunziza uses vibrant colors and an abstract impressionist style to explore “Mother Rwanda,” the

It’s that time of year again so come enjoy our open-air courtyard. $3 Mimosas • $6 Select Appetizers Tuesday, April 3rd - Saturday, April 7th.

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as both place and parent. His experience with blending colors and shading creates a sense of movement while capturing symbolic moments from what he observes on his journey as an artist.

910-962-7722 or ace@uncw.edu. Gallery hours are 10am-8pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map.htm

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and selling their work at the show. The raffle will be held on Sunday again this year. Each artist represented in the show will donate a piece for the raffle. Those attending may purchase chances to win the artwork of their choice. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects. www.coastalcarolinaclayguild.org

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2012 are free CREATIVE ARTISTS OF HAMPSTEAD monthly events where local galleries, studios and Creative Artists of Hampstead Fine Arts & art spaces open their doors to the public in an Crafts Exhibition & Sale, 11/10, 9am-5pm; after-hours celebration of art and culture. Self11/11, 10am-4pm. Poplar Grove Plantation feat. guided tours feature exhibitions of various artistic southeastern NCs abundance of talent. Paintgenres, as well as opening receptions, artist disings, photographs, sculpture, pottery, glass art cussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and jewelry form a kaleidescope of beauty and and other traditional and nontraditional art-related imagination, inside the Cultural Arts Center. Geractivities. Dates: 10/26. www.wilmingtonfourthry Nelson (910) 270-4739. 10200 US Highway fridays.com.

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IRONING BOARDS ART FOR THE MASSES Ironing Boards by Sandra Ihly, ACME Art StuAFTM 2012, 10th anniversary, will take place 10dios, 10/26, 6-9pm. 711 N 5th Ave. as part of 5, Sat., 11/17, Burney and Warwick centers on Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, downtown Wilmingthe UNCW campus. All-original fine art priced at ton. www.acme-art-studios.com. $250 or less, with UNCW student art also available for purchase. AFTM is free and open to the NEW ELEMENTS public, with a requested $3 door donation to help Study in Contrast opens Fri, 10/26, featuring the fund public arts projects at the university. Artists works of local artists Donald Furst and Timothy exhibiting at AFTM will retain 100 percent of the D. Smith. A collection of works on paper and proceeds; register starting in July. Info/reg. maphotography, Furst and Smith’s works are a demterials: www.uncw.edu/artforthemasses. Artists’ onstration of complimentary contrasts, showing fees will be used to fund the event the following that scenes can manifest a mood or feeling in eiyear. ther black and white or color, in outline or detail.

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Both artists will be available to meet the public SILVER COAST WINERY at the gallery’s reception during Fourth Friday Silver Coast Winery Art Gallery feat. the artistry Gallery Night, 6-9pm.201 Princess St; Tues-Sat, of 4 artists, Karen Gore, Ricky Evans, Michael 11am-6pm or by appt.

Green and David McCunemn through 12/15.

Karen Gore has garnered 16 awards for her CHECKER CAB GALLERY work during the past six years and has been Check Cab Gallery will open at 20 Wrights Alcommissioned by numerous patrons. David Mcley (behind “The Cellar”) for art lovers on Fourth Cune’s mediums include, but are not limited to Friday Gallery Night. Music and refreshments metal sculpture, metal wall art, watercolors, phoand check out our new home, which allows us to tography, acrylic, jewelry and custom furniture. display even more local art in a beautiful environKokopelli sculptures, beach subject art, suns of ment. 6-9pm with special entertainment planned various sizes, abstract wall art will all be availfor later in the evening! able. Ricky Evans is a self-taught artist whose CHECKER CAB GALLERY name has become synonymous with lighthouses Checker Cab Gallery is moving to a new permaalong the eastern U.S. coastline. Michael S. nent venue at 20 Wrights Alley (located between Green works in several medias such as water Front Street and Water Street just off of Princess color, wood carving, air brushing, acrylic and oil.

Street, in the Dennis Hopper Building.) The gal6680 Barbeque Road www.silvercoastwinery. lery will expand the space in addition to offering com. 910 287 2800. a unique environment for special events as well WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION as a forthcoming wine-bar featuring local jazz The Wilmington Art Association (W.A.A.) proudly and blues talent. Reception will be held as part announces the opening of their new permanent of Oct. 4th Friday Gallery Walk. (910) 338-3711. exhibit gallery space at the historic USO buildwww.checkercabproductions.com. ing at 120 South Second Street in downtown ART OF THE MASK Wilmington, showcasing WAA artists. The public Join us at Artful Living Group for “The Art of the is invited to come down and check out the new Mask.” With a variety of masks created by difspace and join in the celebration. The art will be ferent artists using an assortment of materials, changed out monthly so there will be new work this exhibit showcases masks of many types. for view and purchase at the desk in the USO Vote for your favorites by placing $$ in the inmuseum on an ongoing basis dividual containers. The monies collected will go A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY to benefit the Beach Bound Project sponsored A Frame of Mind Galley is honored to show the by the Island Women organization to purchase work of local artists, author and world traveler beach accessible wheelchairs for public use. The David D. Hume and Italian-American artist Maexhibit will be on display throughout October with rina Baldo. Baldo’s miniature landscapes through most available to purchase. Artful Living Group, Dec. 2012. Stop by during gallery hours to view 112 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC 28428 these works as well as works by other local 910-458-7822 www.ArtfulLivingGroup.com artists. 1903 Princess St. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; COASTAL CAROLINA CLAY GUILD Sat., 10am-3pm. (910) 251-8854 In celebration of its 6th year, the Coastal Carolina PROJEKTE Clay Guild’s annual Holiday Show and Sale will Through 11/3: “SCAPES: land and sea” by open with a reception, 5-8pm, 11/9. The Show Bonnie England and Danielle Couture. Closing and Sale will continue on Sat/Sun, 11/10-11, recep. on 10/26 as part of Fourth Friday Gal10am-4pm, at the Hannah Block Community lery Walk. Introduces new bodies of work that Arts Center, 120 South 2nd St. Free. Members features the predominant subjects of each artfrom all over Southeastern NC, including wellist’s artwork; landscapes, seascapes and figurknown potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi will be exhibiting escapes. • Weekly events: 2nd and 4th Wed,

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open mic; 1st and 3rd Wed, Projektion Theater Film Series, feat. subversive and foreign films and documentaries, 8-10pm; Thurs., “Just A Taste,” free weekly wIne tasting and live music; 1st & 3rd Fri., Kersten Capra 9:30pm; 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name & guests, 9pm-12pm. 523 South 3rd St. 910-5088982. www.theprojekte.com

museums

Monthly activities on the museum’s grounds, come and rifle firings and more. • 115 S.watch Front drills, St. Downtown Wilmington CLASSES: Life (910) Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm.

763-7773 Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants prowww.aubrianas.com vide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. facebook.com/Aubrianas $70/6-wks.

• Museum School classes, www. cameronartmuseum.com/adult.php or call 910395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024). • Tai Chi and

10/27: ASTRONOMY ADVENTURES

BELLAMY MANSION Always had a fascination with the stars and universe?

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the Well, allow the Cape Fear Museum an opportunity to eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved guide an exploration into this science even further! black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy Their Learn Center program on the 27th will center on (1817-1896) physician, planter and busiAstronomy Adventures from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Best part? ness leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine chilIt’s free with the museum admission. Folks will be able dren. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, to learn all about the planets, stars, constellations and Federal troops commandeered the house even build and use their own star map! Admission as their headquarters during the occupato the museum is only $4 to $6. tion of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and www.capefearmuseum.com offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in acYoga! Beginners are always welcome. Corner tion. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues503 Market St Sun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum CAMERON ART MUSEUM members free, $8 non-members, $5 students EXHIBITS: “The Transformative Power of Friendwith valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.camship: 3 Collectors, 3 Friends, 3 Gifts—From eronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist’s NC AQUARIUM Workplace: Minnie Evans, Elisabeth Chant and Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Claude Howell” • Exhibition tours every Wed. Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing and docents. Museum adm. • 1st North CaroWorkshop. Pre-reg. classes. 910-458-8257; lina Company E Civil War Living History, Sat., www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher.. 900 Logger10/20, 10am-2pm. Free and open to the public.

It’s that time of year again so come enjoy our open-air courtyard. $3 Mimosas • $6 Select Appetizers Tuesday, April 3rd - Saturday, April 7th

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; 11/3: 3 The Great Grinch Event, 10am-12pm; Sun., Young Writer’s Club 2pm; 11/11, Military get in free! • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Fragments of War , feat. scraps of fabric, torn paper, tattered flags, a uniform patch, which tell us about people’s Civil War experiences. Closes May 5, 2013. • Cape Fear Treasures: Campaigning through 1/13/2012: Feat. Rutherford B. Hayes’ 1876 presidential campaign button, 1884 Cleveland campaign ribbon, 1976 Jimmy Carter political button, editorial cartoon on toilet paper commenting on North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Jesse Helms’ tenure and more. Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown. Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. 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: Astronomy Adventures, 10/27, 1-4pm. Free w/admission. Blast off on a journey through the universe and explore planets, stars, the moon and other celestial bodies.

Create your own constellation, build and use a star map, and discover the reason for the seasons! Hours: 9am-5pm through 9/10; 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 for children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com.

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. 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

Housed in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4/family and includes access to entire Museum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50

adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St.910-763-2634, on 10/1314, 10am: Fun for all ages! Drive trains, learn how to build models, check out merchandise, free whistles for kids, entertainment, refreshments, and more! Great family event benefits the Wilmington Railroad Museum. Only $5 per person, kids under age 5 free!

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492 .latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th cent. Burgwin-Wright House Museum, 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. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and The Cape Fear Naturalist, Joseph Abbate, will be conducting daily and weekly birding tours in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties in search of migrating and resident avian species.

Come join the renowned birder, as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, and Hutaff Island. Come relax on the catamaran style boat while observing the diverse flora and fauna that coastal North Carolina has to offer.

Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. The bird species of Interest include: Caspian Tern, Red-breasted Merganser, Bufflehead, Lesser Yellowlegs, Common Loon, and Black-bellied Plover.Hutaff Island Exploration, 10/27, 10am-3pm, $75. www.capefearnaturalist.com

sports/recreation

GARY SHELL CROSS-CITY TRAIL 10/27: 2nd Annual Gary Shell Cross-City Trail Run, Ride & Roll event. Registration, 9am; event at 10am. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. Participants will meet at Halyburton Park and take the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail to Empie Park and back to Halyburton Park. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to walk, run, bike, roller skate or rollerblade along the trail. The total distance is 8 miles. Activities include a CrossCity Trail scavenger hunt, trick-or-healthy treating, a trick-your-bike competition, bicycle safety, live music, health screening, vendors and other activities. There will be a drawing for prizes and prizes will be given to winners of the scavenger hunt and the trick-your-bike competition. Free,

with free t-shirts given to those who pre-register (while supplies last).

HOOK, LINE AND PADDLE Hook Line & Paddle will be holding a free kayak demo day at Smith Creek Park located off of Harris Rd October 27th starting at 11am. We will have Reps from Bote Stand Up Paddle Boards.

Also we will have YOLO Stand Up Paddle boards along with A Native Watercraft Endoursed Fishing Guide. Come out and enjoy a free day on the water trying out a wide range of different kayaks and paddle boards. 910-792-6945.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS 2 hour Eco/History Cruise Tues-Sat, 10am. Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute narrated cruises on the hour at 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm daily Mon- Sat. • See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, Sunset Cruise on Tues & Wed w/light narration. Departs 6pm for 2 hours. • Acoustic Spotlight on our Sunset Cruise is on Thurs-Sat., 6-8pm, w/different local musician. • Starlight Cruise on ThursSat, 8:30pm for an hour. See the unique lights of Wilmington after dark from the river. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. RSVP: 910-3383134 and WWW.Wilmingtonwatertours.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS AND REC Tennis lessons for youth and adults, cape-fear cotillion, youth cooking classes, youth hip hop dance, performance club, line dancing, bridge workshops, hatha yoga, power yoga, pilates, boot camp, tone strengthen & stretch, low impact aerobic classes, zumba, and extreme cross training! For more information call 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

EXTREME CROSS TRAINING Need to take your fitness experience to the next level? Extreme Cross Training, 8-wk program,

9-10am, Mon/Wed/Fri, through 11/2. Pre-registration is required. (910) 256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

2012 WALK TO CURE DIABETES 11/3, 9am: JDRF’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes at Mayfaire Town Center. New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon is this year’s official walk chairman. Walkers will be treated to morning refreshments, a post-Walk lunch, children’s activities and a live musical performance. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costumes in both the human and canine categories. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a free event t-shirt and be eligible for discounts at many Mayfaire stores. Team photos taken and team T-shirt contest after the walk. Register: Walk.JDRF.org.

CFFA CFFA will offer its next beginners’ fencing class starting on 11/5. Class will start Mon., 11/5, 6:30pm and will run 6 weeks, taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr. Mon/Wed, 6:30-7:30pm; $50. Annual fee of $5 to USA Fencing to cover insurance. Class will meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets, downtown Wilmington. All equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing incl. basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy. Graduates can continue CFFA, which offer classes Tues/ Wed/Thurs, 7pm. www.capefearfencing.com or Coach Greg Spahr, 910 799-8642.

BRIDGE LESSONS Through 11/8: The Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec’S Bridge Lessons with Marie Killoran. 5 weeks, Thurs., 10am-noon. Pre-registration required. All sessions will consist of discussion and practice hands. Register Mon-Fri, 8am-

5pm. (910) 256-7925 BREATHE DEEP WILMINGTON Residents throughout Southeastern North Carolina will flock to Greenfield Lake Park on 11/10, to participate in the second annual Breathe Deep Wilmington, 4-mile walk and fun run. To fund research and hope for a cure for lung cancer, and will honor those who have battled lung cancer, the country’s deadliest form of cancer.

Check-in and event day reg., 8am; run at 9am.

Course is friendly to strollers and pets. Featuring free giveaways, silent auction, food, drink, and entertainment. Children’s activities will be sponsored by Flip Flop Fitness and prizes will be given out for the top fundraising teams and individuals. Proceeds from Breathe Deep Wilmington will support lung cancer research via the LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s fastest growing charity and largest private funder of the most promising lung cancer research. www.lungevity.org/wilmington.

HISTORICAL SOUTHPORT BIKE TOURS Fall 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle Tourswith Adventure Kayak Company.Inc. in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat., 11/10, 10am; 11/23, 10am. Additional tours available upon request on Sund/Mon mornings during the fall with four or more participants; 910-454-0607. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Tours will meet at 8:00 AM at The Adventure Kayak Compan, Inc/ located at 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre registraion and pre payement required. 910-454-0607.

film BOLLYWOOD FILM SERIES Mantra ‘12: Bollywood Film Series, 11/2-3, at King Auditorium, King Hall, UNCW. Free! Programmed & Hosted by FST 389: Introduction to Bollywood Cinema. www.uncw.edu. 11/2, 3-6pm, Hum Tum (Me and You, 2004); 7-10pm, Chak De India! (Go for It, India!, 2007) • 11/3, 3-6pm, Dhoom 2 (2006; 7-10pm, Dilwale Dulhaniya le Jayenge (The Braveheart Will Take the Bride, 1995).

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL Cucalorus Film Festival will screen over 190 films from 15 different countries with programs focusing on dance, social justice, emerging filmmakers, music videos and North Carolina artists during its run 11/8-15, 2012. Venues include Thalian Hall, The Soapbox, City Stage Theater, Jengo’s Playhouse and their newest venue, TheatreNOW at 10th and Dock streets. Opening night feat. Dance-a-lorus (dancers and filmmakers work together for a live-stage event) and will continue with a series of free master classes focusing on contemporary and modern dance. The festival will feat. Visual Soundwalls, the festival’s music video program, throughout the festival this year and showcase 15 shorts, covering areas like dance, drama, comedy, animation, youth and documentary. Passes on sale! www.cucalorus.org.

CARRBORO FILM FESTIVAL Professional, amateur and K-12 filmmakers are invited to submit short films for the seventh annual Carrboro Film Festival (November 18, 2012; Carrboro Century Center), one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Southeast.

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Submissions are open to any filmmaker who has “breathed the good air of North Carolina” sometime in their lives. Works must be under 20 minutes run time, including titles and end credits. Films received by August 20 carry a $10 entry fee; after that, the fee goes to $15 per film. Online and DVD submissions close 9/30.

Details: www.carrborofilmfestival.com THEATRE NOW MOVIE NIGHTS Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats, feat. fresh food options. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Theatre NOW: 10th and Dock streets. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com.

kids stuff KIDS’ COOKING CLASS Fun hands-on youth cooking class held in the Fran Russ Recreation Center, Wrightsville beach, 4:30-6pm, on Mondays with the following upcoming sessions: Through 10/29 (no class on Oct. 22), and 11/512/17 (no class on Nov. 12). Participants will have fun learning a new recipe each week! Pre-registration is required. 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS New class added! Sing, dance and play instruments with your little one. Early Childhood Music and Movement for ages 6 months to 5 years. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. and NOW 4:00 p.m. classes available too Downtown at Community

Arts Center. Drop ins welcome. $10 per family.

910-777-8889 www.happylittlesingers.com

lectures/readings LISA BURRIS 10/25, 5:30pm: Watson College of Education alumni are invited to the UNCW Education Building, rm 162, for a complementary light supper and evening with friends. Guest speaker Lisa Burriss, Lead School Counselor and Social

JESSE CHAPA JONES 10/30, 9:30pm: Join Jesse Chapa Jones for a night of sassy, sensual mischief as she reads from her hit erotic novella “Thinking Nasty Thoughts” at the Juggling Gypsy! Enjoy a low-lit, shoes-off setting, complete with sexy music, hookahs, wine, delicious desserts—and exciting special She made her Wilmington debut last month at Old Books guests. 1612 Castle St.

10/30: JESSE CHAPA JONES

on Front Street with her saucy read, “Thinking Nasty Thoughts” (read encore arvhives online, “Erotic Speak”).

Now, Jesse Chapa Jones will be returning to the fair Port City to join the Juggling Gypsy for a night of sensual mischief on Tuesday, October 30th. At 9:30 p.m., she will read from her novella and the atmosphere will be set for perfect enjoyment—hookahs, sexy music, delicious desserts and, of course, lots of yummy spirits.

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Workeror New Hanover County Schools, will be speaking about dropout prevention initiatives.

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see live birds of prey from OWLS, Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. This free program will allow you to learn about owls and hawks. Bring your friends and cameras! • 11/10: NC Audubon’s Linsay Addison will talk about our resident, shellfish loving American Oystercatcher, Temptations American Gourmet, 9:15-10:30am. Wild Bird & Garden, 3501 Oleander Drive: 910 343 6001. www.wildbirdgardeninc.com

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DOLLS OF INSPIRATION DOI Dance will teach dance and conduct selfimage workshops to inspire young girls ages 12-18, 11/2-3, at New Beginning Christian Church in Castle Hayne. The two day conference, themedY.O.U: Your Own Uniqueness ,will encourage young girls to find, embrace, and create what is unique about themselves.

Guest speakers, nteractive discussion, powerful workshops on beauty, body, and brains and inspirational dance workshops, introducing creative movement: $25, which incl. conference materials, and a light meal on Saturday afternoon. Register online or on the day of the event: Robbin N. Williams: doidanceinspired@gmail. com. 910-398-2168/877-YOU-DNCE. ANDREA WULF 11/3: “An Afternoon With Andrea” 1pm, with a luncheon and author’s talk, feat. internationally acclaimed author and horticultural historian

Andrea Wulf. Wulf will discuss her best-selling book “Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature and the Shaping of the American Nation.” Perry Hall, St. James Parish at 25 South Third St., the luncheon will be followed by a book signing and dessert at the historic Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens at 224 Market St. www.andreawulf.com. Tickets: http://burgwinwrighthouse.com/Events or at The Burgwin-Wright House, 224 Market St.; The Stone Garden, 6955 Market Street; The Transplanted Garden, 502 South 16th Street; The Plant Place, 6114 Market St. Burgwin-Wright House, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of NC, which restored the property in 1937.

FANBOY COMICS On Sat, 11/3, Fanboy Comics will celebrate 20th anniversary with special guest, legendary comic artist Joe Jusko. Door prizes, costumed characters, a huge store-wide sale, and late night after party.Jusko is undoubtedly one of the best known fantasy, pin-up, and comic artists in the world today, working for companies like DC, Marvel, Dynamite, The World Wrestling Federation, and more. Also in attendance, local comic artist Tom Fleming, amaster painter who has illustrated characters like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and many others. Bothartists will sign their work from 10 am to 3pm with works for sale.After party at Lula’s Pub (www.lulasapub.com) from 9pm-until. Champagne toast at 10pm. You must be 21 to attend this event. www.fanboycomics.biz. (910) 452-7828. 419 S. College Rd.

A MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY THAT USES YOUR HEART AND YOUR MIND The GUARDIAN AD LITEM Program A corps of Volunteers commissioned by the Court as Special Advocates for neglected and abused children in New Hanover and Pender County.

One of these Advocates could be YOU! To learn more, join prospective and current volunteers for an Information Session

Thursday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Held at Children’s Developmental Services Agency 3311 Burnt Mill Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 To RSVP for the Information Session or to request a Volunteer Information Packet call 910-251-2733 or email brandie.s.temple@nccourts.org Visit our website: www.CFGALA.org

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Saturday, October 27 at Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St. Registration: 9 a.m. | Event: 10 a.m.

Participants will walk, run, bike, roller skate or rollerblade along the Cross-City Trail. Participants will meet at Halyburton Park and ride the Cross-City Trail to Empie Park and back to Halyburton Park.

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Ostrich & Pretzel -Ostrich burger, pretzel bun, house mustard, sunny-side-up egg, Manchego cheese. $11 Goat & Sourdough -Goat burger on sourdough, with fried jalapenos, pickled cukes, fresh goat cheese. $9 Beef & Alligator -Beef burger, white bun, NC slaw, alligator chili, American cheese. $9 Elk & Pumpkin -Elk burger, pumpkin bun, house bacon and triple-cream Brie. $11 Veggies & Cheese -Housemade veggie burger, your choice of bun and cheese. $8

Dogs All dogs are handcrafted and come with sweet potato chips.

Beef & Alligator -All-beef dog, white bun, NC slaw, alligator chili, American cheese. $6 Pork & Cabbage -All-pork dog, pretzel bun, house mustard, homemade sauerkraut. $5 Goat & Curry -Goat dog, ciabatta bun, curried veggies, Cotija cheese. $5 Elk & Onions -Elk dog, white bun, sweet caramelized onions, crispy fried shallots. $6

Dessert Pumpkin & Cream -Pumpkin & marshmallow-swirl ice cream sandwich.

Banana & Cream -House banana cream pie.

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classes/workshops HALLOWEEN EVENTS HALYBURTON PARK

NATURE PROGRAM AT Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th |341.0075www. halyburtonpark.com. Pre-reg rqd. Schedule Scampering Squirrels (ages 2-5), $3, 11/1, 1:30-3:30pm: Feathers Fun (ages Friday, OctoberFall, 26,Fur, 2012 • 5 p.m.& to 9 p.m.

5-14). Changes in seasons bring about changes in plants and animals Can you Enjoyofa the nightforest. at the park think of ways you are preparing for a frigid “trick or treating” on our winter ahead? Join a naturalist on a hike as we trek Trick or Treat Trail with booths through the forest looking for signs of nature from local businesses and Don’t forget at its finest, working diligently in preparation Other forwear the bitter coldorganizations. months ahead. $3 activities to your

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“Rosie the Riveter: American Women in World War II,” to Southeastern North Carolina’s WWII Remembered Group on 10/26, 9:30am, at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road. John Nelson: fjn39@ ec.rr.com or 399-7020.

LUNG CANCER SUPPPORT GROUP 10/30, 6pm at the Northeast Library Oak Room.

April Morey: aprilmorey@gmail.com FIRST AMERICAN WWII CITY 11/1, Wilmington as the “First American World

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include inflatables, games,

costume and ART CLASSES costume contests, hayrides, participateinstruction Professional with Lois DeWitt, “Creatures of the Night”, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching expein costume and more! rience.

Small classes, food individual tutoring contest! available. loislight@bellsouth.net. Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm • Collage, Mon, 3-5pm. • Pencil and Pen: Tues, 11am-1pm.

• October Artful Living Saturday, 27 Group, CB, Acrylic Painting, Tues., 3:30-5:30pm, Cost: $6 advance, $8 day of $180 w/materials • Acrylic Painting , Hayrides at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 Wed., 11am-1pm • Assemblage,p.m., Sat, 11am-1pm.

7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Haunted Hayride

Enjoy a historical haunted hayride through the darkened forest of Halyburton Park learning about the ghosts, culture and folklore of the past. GROUP Learn about recent paranormal activity and WWII investigations in American the Cape Fear regionin World “Rosie the Riveter: Women War II” Presentation during WWII Remembered from Port City Paranormal as you await Group to Meeting.

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ning World War II author and historian Wilbur Jones will deliver a Power presentation Halyburton Park, 4099Point S. 17th Street on

Feast Down East and community partners are bringing a celebration of all-things local come the 24th during their first Food Day Wilmington. Taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UNCW, Mayor Bill Saffo will officially open with a declaration announcing the 24th as Food Day Wilmington. Thereafter, folks can enjoy the vendors set up to teach about a healthy food environment. Celebrations will continue at Tidal Creek, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.feastdowneast.org.

War II City” is Historical Society’s Kickoff Regional History Program in the Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear. Nationally known, award-winning Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur Jones will present the program at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, Second and Orange streets down-

Call 910-341-0075 for more information

town, at 7pm. Public invited; admission free.

Jones will sign copies of his popular A Sentimental Journey and its sequel, The Journey Continues, about wartime Wilmington; and Gyrene: The World War II United States Marine, used by the Stephen Spielberg production team to train actors for the 2010 HBO series, “The Pacific.”

910-470-0393 or vanfossen47@yahoo.com.

FLU CLINIC OPEN The New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) has started its annual flu clinic. We are now taking appointments, so please call 910-798-6646 to schedule. Appointments are available from 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, and from 8:15am-4:15pm on Fridays. Patients can also walk in during flu clinic hours. Efficient service for each customer in 20 minutes or less; also provide the vaccine to persons with mobility issues in the comfort of their automobile.

culinary FOOD DAY WILMINGTON Feast Down East and community partners bring Food Day Wilmington to UNCW 10/24, 8am2pm at the Madeline Suites on campus.

The celebration will continue at Tidal Creek from 5-7pm 5329 Oleander Dr. Workshops, activities and building awareness for healthy food environment with Mayor Saffo and Communissioner Barfield proclaiming 10/24 Food Day Wilmington as part of national celebration of the movement. Also “Food Day Challenge” will ask folks to eat one meal consisting solely of local foods in support of local famers and eating healthy and fresh. www.feastdowneast.org.

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HEAVENLY BREW OFF “Heavenly Brew-off” Church Brewing Competition. For almost a year, six churches have been brewing beer to help raise money for The Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Front Street Brewery has secretly judged, selected and is brewing the winning beer to serve to the public. The reveal and tapping will be on 10/27, 1pm - 4pm at Front Street Brewery (3rd Floor), 9 North Front St. Tickets are $30.00, which will include food and two beers per ticket. $20 goes to Hospice.

CANAPE POP-UP Wilmington’s only pop-up restaurant will serve burgers and dogs on Sun, 10/28, noon-10pm, Canapé-style of course. Try a bite of a gourmet burger or dog like none other, including ostrich, elk, goat and good ol’ beef, topped with alligator chili among other interesting toppings. 3314 Wrightsville Ave., $4-$11. 910-274-2012.

and crafts vendors. Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer.

Cooking classes: 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and locally-produced farm products.

Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale. Second Sat of month.

Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www. townofleland.com/parksandrec.html

CULINARY ADVENTURES WITH LIZ BIRO Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable.

It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast. org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pickup spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

CF LITERACY Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) launches its annual Readers Roast coffee blitz, which will run the month of October. Readers Roast is CFLC’s exclusive blend, private label coffee, which was successfully introduced last year.100% Arabica coffee available in ground and whole bean, medium, dark, decaf and Organic Fair Trade, as well as French Vanilla and Hazelnut flavored coffee. CFLC will accept Readers Roast orders through 10/31. Orders will arrive on 11/15-16, in time for the start of the holiday season. • Through the month of October, treat yourself to a Wed. dinner at one of these fine restaurants and you can help CFLC just for dining out. Let your waitstaff know that CFLC is where you would like 10% of your bill to be donated, note it at the bottom of your tab, and it’s just that easy. Here’s when and where: October 10, The Kitchen (The Forum); October 17, Boca Bay (2025 Eastwood); and October 24, Osteria Ciocchetti (The Forum).

(910) 251-0911 or e-mail tosullivan@cfliteracy. org. www.cfliteracy.org.

FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL/EASTERN NC 10/30: Support the mission of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC at Iron Skillet. 5 local chefs battle for your tax-deductible donations to prove which chef is worth to win the “Iron Skillet.” You’ll taste culinary concoctions from the likes of: Keith Rhodes of Catch, Kirstin Mitchell of Cameo 1900, James Doss of Hall’s Rx and more! Every dollar donated to the Food Bank helps them to provide 5 meals to help feed our neighbors in need. jrose@foodbankcenc.org

TRUCK-A-ROO Truck-a-Roo: Sat., 11/3, 4-8pm., Riverfront Park. Local food trucks at the Inaugural TRUCK-a-ROO cook off! With the purchase of a Ballot Card for $10, you will have the opportunity to sample a savory selection from each of the trucks and cast your vote for the ‘Best in Show.’ Admission to the event will be free of charge. Regional craft brews and wine will be available for purchase, and a great lineup of local bands will provide entertainment throughout the evening. www.truck-a-roo.com

WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtonfarmers.com); Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www.poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts

PANCAKE DAY The Kiwanis Club of Wilmington announced that its 42nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, 11/3, in the cafeteria at J.T. Hoggard High School. “Allyou-can-eat” pancakes & sausage meal served 6:30am-12:30pm. Advance tickets: $5, avail-

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POLISH FESTIVAL 11/3, 11am-5pm: Genuine Polish food, The Polka Plus Band from Raleigh, dancing, Polish beer, children’s games, free admission and free parking. Lots of delicious pierogies, sausages, pastries, stuffed cabbage and more! Craft sale and raffles with all proceeds benefitting the h church. http://www.ststans-nc.org/ rOYSTER ROAST CHARITY t 11/3, 2-6pm: Charity Oyster Roast to benefit

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St. Mary’s Outreach Program. Join Port City Ruritans as they host their 4th annual oyster roast at The Beach House on Market Street.

Silent auction, raffle giveaways, a live band, and all you can eat oysters for $20 (or $30 includes a t-shirt) to benefit families in need though St. Mary’s Outreach Program. Now accepting corporate sponsorships. Pre-regi: www.pcruritan. org or president@pcruritan.org.

CHEF’S TABLE Award-Winning Executive Chef Mark Lawson meet you at the tablefor a fabulous formal afd fair—a meal as entertaining as it is delicious.

Join us at the Chef’s Tasting Table featuring a r special presentation by the chef and decadent fare prepared just for your party. Reservations r required; limit 10 people: (910) 256-2251. $85/ person. East Oceanfront Dining (located inside n Blockade Runner Beach Resort). 275 Waynick Blvd.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25 at www.tastinghistorytours. h com. Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-622-6046.

tTHE WINE SAMPLER Every week we have five wines available to taste during sampling hours, Thurs., 3-8 pm, Fri., 3-9 pm, and Sat., 11 am-7 pm. Each week we arrange a set of five wines, which we offer a 10% discount as well toward purchase. f 4107-C Oleander Dr. (910) 796-WINE (9463). thewinesampler.com fSUNDAY GOSPEL JAZZ BRUNCH Sunday Jazz Gospel Brunch, Sun, 10am-2pm: Local jazz and gospel musicians, Marc Siegel l and Friends entertain while families and friends enjoy a traditional Southern brunch buffet.

TheatreNOW, 10th and Dock Streets. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com.

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) Big opportunities are coming up for you. Even if you cash in on them, though, they aren’t likely to make an immediate practical impact. They are subtle and deep, these prospects. They have the potential of catalyzing monumental shifts in your long-term unfolding, but will take a while to transform your dayto-day rhythm. So what are these openings? Here are my guesses: 1. You could root out a bad seed that got embedded in your subconscious mind before you knew any better. 2. You could reinterpret the meaning of certain turning points in your past, thereby revising the flow of your life story.

3. You could forgive yourself for an old sin you thought you’d never let go of. 4. You could receive a friendly shock that will diminish some sadness you’ve carried for a long time.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) This would be a good time to get introspective and meditative about your urge to merge . . . to think objectively about the way you approach togetherness . . . to be honest with yourself about what strengths and weaknesses you bring to the art of collaboration.

The most important question you can ask yourself during this inventory is this: “How do I personally contribute, either knowingly or unconsciously, to the problems I experience in relationships.” Here’s another query you might consider: “How hard am I willing to work to create the kinds of intimacy and alliances I say I want?”

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) “Dear Rob: I seem to be marooned in an interesting limbo. The sights and sounds are not exactly pretty, but they keep me perversely entertained. I’m sampling tastes that are more sour than sweet, thinking that sooner or later the sweetness will start to prevail—but it never does. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a trance, unable to do what’s best for me. Can you offer any help? Like maybe give me a password that would break me out of the trance?—Meandering Gemini.”

Dear Meandering: This is one of those rare times when you have cosmic permission to favor what’s calming and reassuring rather than what’s amusing and stimulating. Your password is “sanctuary.”

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LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) Your unconscious mind will be more accessible than usual in the coming weeks. It will reveal its agendas more clearly and play more of an active role in your life. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? It will depend on how open-minded you are toward the surprises your secret self will reveal. If you try to ignore or repress its eruptions, they’ll probably wreak chaos. If, on the other hand, you treat this other part of you as an unpredictable but generous ally, you may be able to work out a collaboration that serves you both.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.) UrbanDictionary. com defines “Skymall solution” as “an absurdly single-purposed tool or solution that solves a problem you don’t actually have.” The term is derived from the famous Skymall catalog, which sells unusual specialty products. According to my analysis of the current astrological omens, you should be wary of any attraction you might have to Skymall solutions. Do you really need a King Tut tissue box cover or an icecube tray that makes ice in the shape of Dachshunds or a stencil set for putting messages on your bundt cake? I doubt it. Nor do you need their metaphorical equivalents.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) Right before I woke up this morning, I had a dream that one of my teeth fell out. As I lay there groggily in bed, my mind searched for its meaning. “What does losing a tooth symbolize?” I asked myself. “What is its psychological meaning?” I promised myself that when I got up, I would Google that question. But my rumination was interrupted by a dull ache in the back of my mouth, and it was only then that I remembered: Yesterday, in actual waking life, I had a real tooth yanked out by a real dentist. The moral of the story, Libra: Be wary of making up elaborate stories and mythic assumptions about events that have simple, mundane explanations.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) This is an excellent time to explore the frontiers of wise foolishness. I’m hoping you will take full advantage of learning opportunities that might require you to shed your excess dignity and acknowledge how much you don’t know. Are you brave enough to disavow cynical thoughts and jaded attitudes that muffle your lust for life? Are you smart enough to understand how healthy it would be to go out and

play like an innocent wild child? Make yourself available for delightful surprise.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) Zombies used to be terrifying. But then they became a featured motif in pop culture, often in humorous contexts, and now there’s a growing acceptance and even affection for them. Here’s the view of Max Brooks, author of “The Zombie Survival Guide”: “Eventually rock and roll morphs from Sid Vicious to the Jonas Brothers.

Same thing with vampires: We went from ‘Dracula’ to ‘Twilight’ to make them peachy and G-rated. I guarantee you someone is working on a way to take the fear out of zombies and market them to children.”

Your assignment, Scorpio, is to do to your personal fears what the entertainment industry has done to zombies: Turn them into amusing caricatures that don’t trouble you so much. For example, visualize an adversary singing a duet with Justin Bieber.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) “You must learn from the mistakes of others,” said humorist Sam Levenson. “You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” That’s excellent advice for you right now, Capricorn. In order to glean the teachings you need most, you won’t have to bumble through a single wrong turn or bad decision yourself.

There will be plenty of blundering role models who will be providing you with the precise inspiration you need. Study them carefully.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) Every November, thousands of writers participate in National Novel Writing Month. They pledge to compose at least 50,000 words of a new novel in that 30-day period.

In accordance with the astrological omens, Aquarius, I propose that you commit yourself to a comparable project in your own field. Is there a potential masterpiece on which you could get a substantial amount of work done? Is there a major transformation you’ve long wanted to undertake but have always had some excuse to avoid? I predict that you will attract unexpected help and luck if you summon the willpower to focus on that task.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) Don’t believe the climate is changing? Go ask the birds what they think. Sixty percent of all the feathered species in North America have moved north in the past 46 years. Scientists are pretty sure their migration is a response to the warming trend that’s afoot. I like the idea of tuning in to how animals behave in order to get accurate information about the state of the world. Would you consider doing more of that, Pisces? According to my astrological analysis, the coming months will be a time when you can learn a lot from non-human intelligence.

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

October 26 - 31, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Market & Water Streets, Downtown Wilmington $12.00 per adult, $5.00 per child under 12.

Free treats for children. No reservations!

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UPDATE! I AM ALL BETTER NOW! Surgeries over and I am ready to be adopted! Pins are out and ... I wanna play! Due to the nature of my significant health needs that are now behind me, I can only go to the best of homes. Would that be yours? I am fantastic with other dogs, kids and might even like a cat. I am so loving and have been through so much pain and I never, ever complained.

I am a homeless yellow lab female with Adopt an Angel. When I was first rescued from animal control almost a year ago, I had perfect legs and appeared to be a healthy, happy teenage puppy. Then, two months later, I was diagnosed with chondrodysplasia, a rare genetic deformative disorder that presents itself from 6-8 months of age as I grew. Basically, my legs were growing deformed and I would have been crippled without intervention. My foster mom noticed that I was limping, more and more and my legs were becoming deformed. The vet did x-rays and I was quickly referred to Dr. Williams and emergency corrective surgery was done on both legs within 4 days for $800 just before Christmas. They were able to catch one leg before too much damage had occurred, but the other leg needed another surgery for $1200 4-6 months later as I completed my last growth spurt. That was an intensive surgery in which I needed 3-5 months of cage rest. These pictures do not do justice to how horrific and painful I looked, but I was helped by the caring volunteers of Adopt an Angel and my foster mom. And I really want to thank all the people who donated to my care and to the ECVR for helping me be able to run and play again. No wheelchair for me!!! If you are interested in me, please call 910-392-0557.

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Miss ya mama’s cookin’ ? come home to Casey’s ...

Ask anyone in town where the Southern food tastes the best — the answer is always Casey’s Buffet!

BBQ Pork • Pig Feet • Fried Chicken • Baked Chicken Chicken & Pastry • Catfish • Whiting • Clam Strips Fat Back • Crinkle Fries • Chitlins • Rutabagas Green Beans • Mac-N-Cheese • Sweet Potato Soufflé Cabbage • Boiled Potatoes • Corn • Field Peas Turnips • Collards • Baked Beans • Green Peas Lima Beans • Rice • Chicken Salad • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Coleslaw • Potato Salad • Pan Fried Okra Rolls • Hushpuppies • Cheese Biscuits • Apple, Blueberry & Peach Cobbler • Cherry Cheesecake Banana Pudding • Ice Cream

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OPEN: Wed.-Sat. • 11a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. - 11a.m. - 8 p.m.

CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY www.facebook.com/caseys.buffet

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