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Since 1979, Riverfest has grown by leaps and bounds. Today the festival rakes in millions of dollars annually for downtown Wilmington, even contributing to Cape Fear Community College scholarships. On pages 36 through 38, learn what times to head downtown on Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th for favorite events such as the street fair (pictured) and The Great Waiters’ Wine Race. As well, read about new additions to Riverfest such as the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show, which will feature axe throwing, log rolling, chainsaw carving, and more. Folks should be sure not to miss the kick-off party on Friday night, which will feature street dancing and a beer garden. Who needs Oktoberfest when they can have Riverfest! Courtesy photo

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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. As promised, we will run these questionnaires verbatim so voters will be informed and educated on every candidate’s platform. Election coverage begins this week with 15-year NC resident Rob Zapple, a democratic candidate for New Hanover County Commissioner. encore (e): Have you ever worked for a small business—which one and in what capacity?

Rob Zapple (RZ): I am a small-business owner for Rob Zapple Design and Build Inc.—a residential and commercial construction company, specializing in custom home-building, historical restoration, and renovation and small commercial building. My wife, Michele, also is a smallbusiness owner for Carolina Gymnastics Academy, which offers recreational and competitive team gymnastics training. Both businesses are located in New Hanover County, so our family is very familiar with the challenges and rewards of being responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term strategies necessary to run a successful business.

e: Does your platform support small business?

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RZ: Yes. Small business, like all business, needs government to operate efficiently. Government’s goals and rules should be clear, and it should look to the future. New Hanover hasn’t always done this, and that’s something that needs to change. Our local governments often feud when they should be working together. My number one goal is to change that. As a county commissioner, I will ask if the rules are clear. I will encourage and support cooperation between local governments, and I will communicate with the citizens to understand the needs and concerns of small and large businesses alike. Let’s have the county leaders focus on how the pieces work together for us. e: What is your position on the collection and remittance of sales tax from online retailers?

RZ: The different application of sales-tax laws put local retailers at a real disadvantage compared to their online competitors. The folks who provide jobs, pay property taxes, employ workers and participate directly in the life of our community are at an unfair disadvantage when competing against an online retailer. This isn’t fair, but it’s not a situation that can be fixed on a county level. We must encourage state and federal officials to take a hard look at this issue.

e: What is your vision for the future of main street in North Carolina’s economy?

RZ: We have a number of beautiful and productive “main streets” in our area, and I applaud that kind of economic development. Business and industry are vital for any growing economy, but I also want to make sure that we support those kinds of enterprises that create the atmosphere and quality of life that is so important to our region, as well as opportunities for people to strike out on their own. Shopkeepers, small businesses, arts organizations and entrepreneurs all contribute to the character of our area. I encourage cooperative efforts between businesses, business groups, the cities and the county to help create a climate that makes such endeavors possible.

e: Where do you stand on incentives, such as the film industry?

RZ: Our recent history has taught us that these incentives are absolutely necessary to keeping the film industry in NC. When the state lost the incentives, the business and the people who earn their livings in it went elsewhere. When incentives were reinstated here, the business came back. Now we’re seeing a projected $200 million in film and television activity this

year, along with hundreds of clean jobs and a core group of skilled professionals who call this area home. We are also gaining a heightened national profile that brings attention to and interest in this area, which has the added economic benefit of increasing tourism activities in New Hanover County. I firmly support this important contribution to our economic strength and diversity.

It provides jobs directly for the people who make the films, and indirectly for those many businesses that support that industry.

These can range from lumber suppliers to restaurants. It also provides us with workers who have a unique and diverse set of skills that are attractive to other employers.

These professionals contribute to our active arts and cultural scene. My economic development platform is about leveraging the skills of our workers to bring in more and more diverse employers. e: How does your platform support the return of NC manufacturing?

RZ: Our economy’s strength lies in its diversity. We need to support businesses that are in keeping with the vision we have for our future. We need to protect our unique environment, while at the same time making sure our citizens have meaningful work for which they are well-equipped. Education is one of the keys to providing a workforce that can support the manufacturing jobs of the future—looking to the fields of marine biotechnology, software development, medical device technology—to name a few that already exist in New Hanover County and are positioned to grow in the near future. e: What is your position on offshore drilling?

RZ: An area as dependent as New Hanover County is on its natural beauty and tourism cannot afford to take chances on a catastrophic oil spill. This is not an idle concern.

North Carolina has been called “Hurricane Alley” for a reason. We should instead focus on our potential leadership as an alternative energy center. e: What is your position on fracking?

RZ: The NC Legislature recently voted to begin a two-year period of study and research on this mining technique, which is used to extract natural gas and oil. The intent of the legislation is to gather as much information as possible, and use the data to create mining regulations that will protect the landowners, nearby homeowners, and communities and the miners from short-term and longterm harm. No fracking will be allowed in NC until 2014. Fortunately, the coastal areas, including New Hanover County, do not have the geological formations that are suitable for the creation of natural gas or oil and are not a physical part of this debate. My concerns are for the safety of the citizens, the miners and our drinking water.

The fracking process has had several wellpublicized accidents where workers were injured, which caused negative, unintended consequences—an uncontrolled release of

large quantities of gas into the atmosphere and the contamination of individual water wells and community water sources. Until there is a proven method to safely control the mining process—and sufficient longterm data to show that the aftereffects of this mining technique will not pollute our most valuable resource, clean water—I cannot support the efforts of this industry to expand in North Carolina. e: Share your thoughts on NC’s role in energy production in the next 10 years.

RZ: I believe our area has the opportunity and responsibility to be a leader in environmentally sensitive energy production. New Hanover County recently had such an opportunity when it considered the Covanta/ Wasted, sustainable energy facility project.

That initiative would have addressed three pressing concerns for our area: solid waste disposal, recycling and energy production.

We had the opportunity to reduce the impact on our landfill and turn our trash into enough energy to power 3,000 homes per year, all in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable way. I would hope that in the future we would have the vision to take steps to bring about such changes for our area. e: What are your thoughts on NC’s agricultural history and what role do you see for agriculture in NC’s future?

RZ: Our part of the state has a long agricultural history. One of the most encouraging trends in recent years is the “eat local” movement. It shows up in our restaurants that serve seasonal fare, in our farmers’ markets, grocery stores and co-ops. My family gets a box of fresh fruits and vegetables every week, delivered by NC Farm Fresh. It’s a wonderful reminder of how important agriculture is, not only to our history, but the future of our region. e: How does your platform support small agricultural producers?

RZ: We should look at how local rules affect our local farmers. Many of these farmers sell in small quantities or use unique distribution networks to get their product to individuals and restaurants. Farmers’ markets in Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach are good examples of the new distribution methods. We need to be sure that our rules don’t discriminate against these new approaches. The health department should comprehensively review its rules with the local famer in mind. e: When was the last time you visited a farmers’ market?

RZ: My family visits and enjoys the [Riverfront Farmers’ Market] regularly—it is a wonderful asset to the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County. e: What role do you see for fishing in NC’s future?

RZ: Seafood is one of the precious resources of our area, and it must be protected. A

properly prepared piece of fresh fish is one of life’s delights. Just as with local farmers, local fishermen contribute to our economy by paying taxes and employing our neighbors. They also serve as a pivotal part of our tourism economy through recreational fishing opportunities. We need to make sure that industry is not just a part of our past but of our future. e: How does your platform support fisherman and protect wetlands?

RZ: We need to make sure that we protect the environment on which so much of our life rests in New Hanover County. That includes supporting local farmers and fishermen and protecting the wetlands and other sensitive areas. We must always seek to balance the needs of growth and progress with an eye toward sustainability. e: What is your position on local purchasing preferences?

RZ: I believe in supporting our local merchants and producers wherever possible, and I think we have a wealth of local producers from which to choose. But I’m also aware that cost is—and should be—an issue in every governmental decision. I believe in using our money wisely, and I will always try to make sure the citizens get full value for their tax dollar. e: Tell us about your thoughts on multiuse (cycling, walking, paddling) infrastructure?

RZ: Multiuse infrastructure can be a wonderful asset to a community. We’ve made great strides with the cross-city trail and increasing numbers of bike lines, but I would like to see that trend continue and expand. It serves our area in so many ways: increased health of its citizens, varied options for transportation, eco-tourism and recreational opportunities.

Of course, these issues are challenging in an area as old as ours, but I believe we can be adaptable and create a county that takes advantage of our past while implementing the possibilities of the future.

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Marcellus Shale. Our bedrock. Our subterranean coral reef.” Images of quiet country farms flash on the screen.

Tall towers—the fracking wells, illuminated like invading extraterrestrial ships—loom imposingly in the background.

Steingraber poetically describes the process as follows: “A drill bores straight down, turns sideways, and tunnels through the bedrock horizontally, like a robotic mole. Explosives are sent down the hole. Boom. A 400-million-year-old world cracks open.” The Horse Flies strummed feverishly.

To extract natural gas from shale, wells are dug into the bedrock as deep as 10,000 feet—that’s nine Empire State buildings—and are injected with a mixture of water, chemicals, and sand to break the rock apart and begin the flow of natural gas.

The process only takes two or three days, and the well will flow for perhaps 15, 20, 30 years; actually, it’s uncertain just how long.

“Each well is a chimney in the earth, venting toxic gases into our communities,” Steingraber concluded. “Each well requires an access road, a five-acre well pad, a spider’s web of pipeline, 50,000 gallons of chemicals, 4 to 9 million gallons of water, and at least a thousand diesel truck trips. Between 34,000 and 90,000 wells are envi-

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into hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, began in 2002 when she discovered that the land surrounding her farmhouse in Seagrove County, New York had been leased to a company who wanted to drill for natural gas.

“There’s a great quote in Seamus McGraw’s book, ‘The End of Country,’ that says, ‘I wouldn’t have known the difference between Marcellus Shale and Cassius Clay.’” she said. “At that time, I was the same way.”

Her house, along with the rest of the county, sits over a large deposit of shale, a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of clay and other minerals. Although she had never leased her land, it would still be affected by drilling. “In New York, they have this thing called compulsory integration, which basically means you have three choices: yes, yes or yes,” she joked.

She’s taught at Wake Forest University for 13 years, working as an applied cultural anthropologist and co-editor of the CAFE journal, but still considers New York her home. As a cultural anthropologist, her main goal was to examine not the scientific aspects, but rather the human side of the process. What she discovered shocked her.

Simonelli presented her findings to the Cape Fear chapter of the Sierra Club last Monday, in the Visitor’s Center at Halyburton Park in Wilmington. Twenty-odd people attended, one of whom was democratic candidate for the New Hanover Board of County Commissioners Rob Zapple.

The presentation opened with a YouTube video of author and environmental biologist Sandra Steingraber reading spoken word, set to a violin-heavy soundtrack of Ithacabased band The Horse Flies. “A mile below our feet lies an ancient ocean floor,” Steingraber began in a haunting monotone. “The

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sioned for upstate New York. Do the math.” The video ended with a final chord, and afterwards, stunned silence from the audience.

“Fracking is primarily a clean-water issue,” Simonelli said, after we picked up our jaws from the floor. The process runs the risk of contaminating drinking water in the aquifer or private wells with natural gas or the chemicals used during the extraction process. These chemicals used are kept secret with non-disclosure agreements, and it’s gotten to the point where doctors in Pennsylvania, one of the first states to frack, are not allowed to reveal what they’ve treated patients for. The list of speculated chemicals used is over 100 substances long.

Once the wells are tapped, the injected

water and chemical mixture flows back up into uncovered containment ponds, lined with only a thin barrier of plastic. “If anyone has ever played in a kid’s swimming pool, you know how easily plastic breaks,” Simonelli said. In New York, the minimum distance required by the state for the location of a pond is 250 feet from a house, 500 feet from a well, and a meager 150 feet from a public school. Last year, Hurricane Irene flooded ponds in Pennsylvania, and the toxic sludge was swept over the surrounding farmland. Fish kills were reported in nearby streams.

Simonelli says one way to combat this is through zoning.

“In Pennsylvania, there was not much planning, so they’ve had to be more reactive as opposed to proactive in dealing with these issues,” Simonelli says. Several communities in New York have moratoriums and bans against fracking in certain areas. One community, Middlefield, was sued by the gas company to overturn the zoning ban, but the Natural Resources Defense Council provided support and the gas company lost the suit.

Prior to July of this year, the state of North Carolina had strict regulations that effectively banned fracking. State Senate Bill 820 overturned this legislation and legalized it. One potential fracking site lies in Stokes County. Land has already been leased next to Sanford, a community which lies at the headwaters of the Cape Fear River that flows beside Wilmington. If fracked, toxic chemicals could potentially affect the water supply of 2.4 million people. A pipeline would also have to be built, running from Sanford to the Sutton power plant in Wilmington, which has recently announced a switch to natural gas. “[Natural gas] may be cleaner than coal as we do it now,” Simonelli said, “but it’s not clean.”

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NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Roach Responders At a conference in August, researchers from North Carolina State University demonstrated their latest technological advance in aiding “first responders” to peacetime and wartime disasters: cockroaches. Outfitting Madagascar hissing cockroaches with electronic backpacks that include antennas, batteries, cameras and microphones, the scientists hacked the bugs’ nervous systems to steer them remotely into the tiniest of openings a crucial step toward finding survivors of earthquakes or bomb damage in densely builtup and populated areas. Said one researcher, to ABC News, “(S)omewhere in the middle (of tons of rubble) your kid is crying,” and huge machines are “not very efficient” at finding him.

The Continuing Crisis Cue the Black Helicopters: A website that tracks sometimes-obscure federal government purchases disclosed in August that the Social Security Administration had recently requested a price for 174,000 hollow-point bullets and that the National Weather Service had requested a price for 46,000 rounds of ammo for semiautomatic pistols. (The latter was subsequently corrected; it was actually the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Office that needed bullets.) Both agencies told reporters that they have armed officers investigating potential crimes.

Weapons for the 21st Century: Thousands of farmers in the northeastern India state of Assam are growing the world’s hottest chili peppers and selling them to the army to make weapons, reported London’s The Guardian in a July dispatch.

One expert said a “few drops” of “bhut jolokia” “could make you senseless.” Blasting a container of it into a terrorist hideout, he said, would “make them all drop their guns” after “just one breath.”

(Bhut jolokia has also been used traditionally to repel elephant attacks.)

In a tactical risk, Russian gay rights leaders went to court in Moscow in March to demand the right to hold a rally not only this year but, daring the city to oppress them, also a rally every year for the next 100 years. However, the city did not blink.

It rejected the demand, and in August, a Moscow city court ruled that the city could be gay-rightsrally-free until the year 2112.

Because the words were not those ordinarily used by vandals keying a car’s paint, Newcastle, England, police looked immediately to a bettereducated vandal and arrested University of Newcastle professor Stephen Graham, who had been a prominent critic of neighborhood parking rules that allowed outsiders to use the few spaces on his street. Scratched into several outsiders’ luxury cars’ exteriors were words such as “arbitrary” and “really wrong” and “very silly” (as opposed to the usual crude vandal references to anatomy and maternal promiscuity).

Not the Usual Suspects Arrested in New York City in August on charges that he used a tiny camera in a folded newspaper

to crudely peek up female subway riders’ skirts: Dr. Adam Levinson, assistant professor at the prestigious Mount Sinai school of medicine. Arrested in Beverly Hills, Calif., in July and charged in a string of vandalism incidents (shooting metal marbles from a slingshot at windows of dozens of businesses and homes): investment banker Michael Poret, 58, of the Rodeo Drive office of UBS Financial Services.

Courtroom Follies Carl Funk, 58, told Broward County, Fla., judge John Hurley (on a video feed from jail to a courtroom) that he is innocent of the seven-year-old charges (trespassing and open-alcoholic-container counts) and that, besides, he is now wheelchairbound in pathetic medical condition and should be allowed to go home. The judge was skeptical, but finally, according to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report, he offered to fine Funk only $50 on the charges, and Funk agreed to plead guilty. “Good luck, Funk,” said Judge Hurley. At that point, Funk rose from his wheelchair and quickly walked away.

Wrote the Sun-Sentinel: “Raising both hands, Judge Hurley declared, ‘He’s been cured.’”

Missouri Associate Circuit Judge Barbara Peebles was suspended in September and recommended for removal by the state judicial commission for various offenses, including being late for work and destroying a court document in order to avoid embarrassment. The most serious charge, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report, was that she allowed her “clerk,” Whitney Tyler, who was Peebles’ personal friend and hairdresser (and apparently without formal legal training), to dispose of as many as 350 cases as Tyler saw fit. Said one lawyer, “Until the judge (showed up), (Tyler) was the judge.”

Shooters Grill and Bar, in which, after being rejected by a woman, he later approached her and allegedly urinated on her leg. Australia’s Illawarra District Rugby Union reported in July that it was investigating an unnamed Avondale player who had allegedly urinated all over his uniform pants during play so as to discourage his Vikings opponents from trying to tackle him.

July was especially active for bestiality arrests.

Among them: Shane Walker, 38, and his wife, Sarah, 33, at a motel in Mesa, Ariz., where Sarah had supposedly planned to consummate her dream of sex with a German shepherd. Cody Slaughter, 22, in Yuma, Ariz., after an investigation revealed sexual assaults against a dog, a horse and a pig.

And Dana Kintz, 28, pleaded guilty in St. Louis to performing sex acts on the dog belonging to her and her boyfriend, Shawn Ingram, 37.

Least Competent Criminals Desperate Cries for Help: The two aspiring robbers arrested for hitting Zhen Yang’s convenience store in Gatineau, Quebec, in June were also immortalized by the store’s surveillance video. As Yang resisted the masked, knife-wielding men, he spritzed one with a can of bear spray, sending the second man fleeing and temporarily blinding the first. As the heavily doused man tried to climb over the counter, Yang punched him, over and over again, on his buttocks. Police picked up both shortly afterward. Latasha Singletary, 30, was arrested in Fall River, Mass., in June after allegedly robbing the same liquor store three times in a 24-hour period. The owner recognized her immediately because she had robbed the store two years earlier, as well.

Perspective A sign at the entrance of the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor asks that visitors “conduct yourself with dignity and respect at all times.

Remember, this is hallowed ground.” However, as the New York Post reported in September, visitors to the National September 11th Memorial in New York City show no such restraint, with some treating that hallowed ground more like a “Disney attraction.” They sit (or worse, lie down) on the bronze-plaque names of the dead, and lay (and spill!) their drink cups on them, creating an “almost cheerful” atmosphere, the Post said.

The head of New York City’s retired association of emergency medical service firefighters said the elegant memorial more resembled a visitor’s “kitchen table.”

The Aristocrats!

“Number 1” Complaints: Albert Sultan filed a lawsuit in August in New York City against his hard-charging former boss, real estate broker Jack Terzi, accusing Terzi of various workplace abuses including (to make a point in front of coworkers) deliberately urinating on an item of Sultan’s clothing. Timothy Paez, 22, was arrested in Boulder, Colo., in July based on an incident at

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tations which falter under their own weight. I adore the movie “Nine to Five”—as many likely read in last week’s preview of Thalian Association’s season debut “9 to 5: The Musical,” based on the famed 1980 flick.

As we left the house Friday evening—singing the title track to the top of my lungs, nonetheless—my theatre companion suggested, “I hope you haven’t built this up to where it just lets you down.” The possibility was there; I’d certainly gushed over it all week long.

Into the first few songs of Act 1, I started to believe he had predicted my fate, as the slow build of energy among the very large cast waxed and waned. The opening title track, which zaps and zings in swagger, only resounded in a sleepy haze: Slow-movers roused out of bed at their alarm clock’s call, all to get to their deadend job with a boss who cared none for their well-being.

Just as the movie portrays, Franklin Hart Jr. embodied a “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot.” When Timothy Mills took the stage as Hart in “Here For You,” the show turned on its axis immediately.

Mills made the sexual content of “9 to 5” very real, as he shimmied and thrust his hips in a stripper-like tease to prove to the audience his sleaze was impenetrable for secretary Doralee. Mills, not one to choose roles hastily among local theatre, showed his disrespect for working women with more powerful verbiage and smarmy behavior than one would expect.

His megalomaniacal force proved quite well why sexual harassment laws need to be in place in the workforce (factoid: the Supreme Court didn’t recognize sexual harassment a true violation of Title VII in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 until 1986’s Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson). Mills rode that quintessential Franklin Hart power trip unabashedly and filled the audience with disdain for his unscrupulous character after every groping attempt or ogling of his secretary. Mills gave Hart a high dose of ignorant bliss; he’s the man who truly believes he’ll never get caught for his behavior.

The famed Dolly Parton character, Doralee, came to life with a boisterous and well-endowed Mary Beth Redman. Redman’s vocals astounded the audience; her magnitude as a country crooner mirrored Parton’s downhome charm tenfold. “Backwoods Barbie” retained the tongue-’n-cheek lyrical accord Parton cap12 encore | october 3-9, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

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tures so well and “Cowgirl’s Revenge” brought about a great foray into daydreaming a boss’ demise, hogtie and all. Redman’s Doralee came with mandated Texan ballsiness: sweeter than pie but not afraid to pull out her gun when need be. While she nailed every song, she also carried the best and funniest line (spoken to her boss) in the show, taken verbatim from the movie: “I’m gonna change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot!” The audience absolutely cheered her on with every threat.

The only quip found in Redman’s portrayal comes with overacting. Her natural ease as a glam country girl without façade would have rang true without awkward facial expressions to send it over the top. Her big, blonde hair, sparkly and shiny attire, as well as powerful personality were big. The only one who topped her onstage was the surprising secondary character, Roz, played by an astounding Chastity Scott.

Originally in the movie, Roz isn’t portrayed obsessively in love with Franklin Hart as much as an asskisser looking for her own power. Sure, it could lead to romantic infatuation from its undertone, which is why the love angle works in the stage version.

Mainly, Roz is Hart’s right-hand snitch, and Scott stole the show as a domineering, dogmatic ally. Her performance of “Heart to Hart” remained a favorite of the night. She delivered on all counts: power, selfassuredness and vocal magnitude. Nary an act went by with her in it that the audience didn’t react in loud applause and callbacks.

Despite the fact Hart thinks “clients prefer to deal with men when it comes to figures,” Heather Setzler’s Violet Newstead fought the good fight and kept the audience rooting for her during her quest to the top.

Setzler grounded Violet necessarily in that clear-headed form needed in order to be taken seriously as a potential CEO of a company. Setzler greatly worked her character’s roller coaster ride of emotion, from hope to defeat to anger, all with a batty kookiness I could box up and let loose when in need of a good laugh.

I loved her daydreaming scene as Snow White; she walked a clear line of innocent mischief perfectly. She even nailed the soprano “ahh-ahh-ahhs” resplendent in fairy-tale fashion, as a poisoned cup of coffee became Hart’s drink of death. Yet, Setzler shone bright-

est during her hospital scene as a “doctor” and during her Act II solo, “One of the Boys.” Her flashy whitesequined tux and gripping moves, backed by a line of boy-toys (yes, think “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” sans the shallowness) made it all grander.

Beth Swindell played doe-eyed Judy Bernly as a vacant, lost gal, only defined by a failed marriage. Her opening numbers didn’t completely convince me she was subdued and worthless as an employee, only confused and distracted. But as she evolved into a working woman, boy did she turn her character around with great improvement. By the end of her solo “Get Out and Stay Out” I thought the auditorium would echo in an eruption of clapping forever more. The row of high-school gals in front of me almost jumped out of their seats in approval; how nice to see young girls still affected by the power of independence.

Lauren Mazzola as the Latino employee Maria gave her character a necessary feisty vigor after being fired for a minor infraction. The workplace drunk, Margaret, was a hoot, as performed by Michelle Vollmer. DeCilla M. Byrd dropped sass and attitude in every exchange; I loved it. Ironically enough, some of the males playing the women’s significant others fell flat in the production—including Judy’s ex, Dick (David Lollar) and Doralee’s younger, hot honey Dwayne (Addison Mow).

The scene changes in “9 to 5” proved quite lofty, often happening every song or two; some worked effortlessly while others felt elongated. The design aesthetic was great, from Hart’s fancy office desk and bookshelves to the bull pen of coworkers packed in like sardines. Screen projections offered an easy transition of scenery, but only worked a handful of times, especially as a window into the city from Hart’s office and the elevator lobby of Consolidated Companies.

Other times it felt awkward, like in the breakroom scene as clip art of swirly coffee mugs appeared.

In true Dolly fashion, the lyrics in this original musical vacillate from serious girl-power, to down-home inspirational, to silly storytelling. The 10-piece band led by Amanda Hunter are super—especially the slide guitarist! The vocalists held their power of song, perfectly, despite the many technical difficulties of the mics. “9 to 5: The Musical” provided a filling gulp of ambition, and they’ll offer refills this weekend. Grab a cup!

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working script: Red Barn shows “Positions” again, prepares for its NY run

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ington audiences with an interesting opportunity to see Owen Dunne’s original work, “Positions,” yet again. Having debuted in May, Dunne spent the last few months revising and reworking the script which he and director Steve Bakunas will take to New York for an off-Broadway performance. It’s a refining process that professional playwrights go through, allowing its audience to see a number of workshops with significant changes. Frankly, it’s a rare opportunity. (Just imagine if you had seen “A Streetcar Named Desire” during its outof-town run!)

I admit I have been very curious about this show for some time (I was on a different assignment during its May run, so editor Shea Carver reviewed the show; see encore archives online, “Men are From Mars,” 5/2/2012). A little over a year ago, Bakunas mentioned in conversation how he found a locally written show he was very excited to put up at the Red Barn. A locale primarily known for showing Tony, Pulitzer and Drama Desk Award winners, it piqued my interest to know what kind of script exactly captured and captivated Bakunas’ imagination.

Act I takes place in Leo (Mike O’Neil) and Hillary’s (Michelle Gagliano) bedroom.

A married couple with children, their lives have changed drastically, which includes a rut-of-a-sex-life. In an effort to counteract this dilemma, Leo has purchased a book of different sexual positions and persuades Hillary to try a different one each week.

Things do not go according to Leo’s plan, and if anything the audience becomes keenly aware that Leo and Hillary’ problems connecting are going to take a greater workout than between the sheets.

There are some wonderful moments of sight gags during the bedroom scenes,

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especially when Leo is blindfolded and believes that Hillary is dressed up in sexy lingerie, thigh high boots and gloves. In fact, she is in wellies, knee pads and gardening gloves, with a rake and a garden hose.

O’Neil’s Leo begins as a somewhat sympathetic character, but as Act I advances, his desires, which seem to center on degradation, become more and more apparent.

Hillary’s penchant for turning the tables on him almost becomes a rallying cry. There is just something unhealthy that is creeping beneath the surface; though, what Leo is really up to is much more upsetting and unforgivable than imagined—something I won’t give away as to surprise audiences.

In O’Neil’s hands the Leo scenario is not unbelievable. Like most people in Act II, though he says he is remorseful, it really only seems he is sorry he got caught and lost the things he took for granted. O’Neil plays Leo genuinely confused by women, but not as a young man in love, trying towin the girl—more in the “why don’t they ever do what I want?” way. His choices are insane by any woman’s standards, and as many women would complain in conversation, he is not seeing or hearing what is going on here. He only focuses on a very small and unrelated problem.

The man just lost his family for a premeditated act completely unforgivable; yet, he seems to think that by engaging a young prostitute, Cassandra, (Anna Stromberg)

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to discuss D.H. Lawrence with Hillary, he can somehow convince her to come back.

O’Neil is completely committed to this course of action. His Leo has a monomania first about the positions book and then about the D.H. Lawrence book. What is sad is that a prostitute must point out to him that if he had put the same amount of energy into his relationship with his wife, he likely would still have her.

Gagliano is an actress I love to see onstage and don’t have the opportunity to see often enough. She owns the skill for playing very average people who have little in the way of defining affectations, yet making them become whole, three-dimensional characters. Her Hillary is distracted, has obligations, and more than anything would

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just like life to go smoothly and normally— which really should not be such an unreasonable desire. From the pure love that radiates through her face when describing her children, to the attempts to connect with her husband—trying to show him her inner world of fantasy that she escapes to—to her justifiable shock and rage at his actions, Gagliano is hyper-realistic and believable.

Stromberg plays a man’s idealized version of a call-girl—a better dressed version of Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.” She has some of the best dialogue in the play and does an admirable job of trying to protect herself while being dragged into this bizarre circle that is Leo and Hillary. Yet, her most interesting interaction comes during scenes with Gagliano; they have such chemistry even while disagreeing. Both strong actresses contain their moments together, acting and reacting to each other beautifully.

Steve Bakunas fills multiple roles in “Positions”—as producer, director, and lighting, set and sound designer. That’s a Herculean undertaking. The Red Barn has a small stage and space which doesn’t have a fly gallery or large off-stage storage area for moving in set pieces. Still, the space is flexible and as impacting as any grandiose set design at Thalian. Leo and Hillary’s bedroom is built almost like a trapezoid, with one wall cheating at an angle. But the wonderful surprise reveals itself during intermission, when that wall is pushed from stage left to stage right, and the motel bedroom is revealed, vanishing the husbandwife bedroom on the fly. It is incredible! As always, Red Barn shows attention to detail almost unmatched locally.

Leo and Hillary are an average, middleclass couple enduring all that comes with it, including an overstuffed duvet and matching pillow shams. They’re nice, clean, comfortable. By contrast, the seedy motel room with the bad ‘70s wooden furniture of Act II makes it clear just how far Leo has fallen in the world.

Bakunas’ carefully crafted eye—including a notice on the back of the motel door about taxes, fire escapes and room cancellation policies—makes the contrast to Leo’s light and airy home even more stark. The motel room is decorated in varying shades of dirt and drab. I recognized it instantly; I’ve stayed there.

Bakunas and company will take “Positions” to Times Square Arts Center on W. 43rd and 8th avenues October 10th. Catch it in its hometown first during its final run, October 3rd through the 6th.

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mining the script: Big Dawg’s ‘The Lion in Winter’ peels back layers of intrigue real life, there are no easy answers.

Why does a parent favor one child over another? Why do we hurt the ones we love the most? What would you do to hold on to something between you and another person that is already gone? I would posit that the reason it is so captivating is that everything that occurs is so easily recognizable, and to one degree or another, they are things everyone has experienced. Also, the show has a very definite sense of humor that breaks the seriousness into easily digestible chunks and provides for a very entertaining ride.

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Having scored a Tony after its 1966 run and then an Academy Award after being made into a 1968 film, featuring the incomparable Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn, the story has been likened to an historical drama following the king of England, and his wife and children among the dysfunctionality of family life and country rule. Though much of the dialogue and actions aren’t necessarily based in historical facts, it nonetheless remains dark in its humor and appealing to modern-day audiences.

“It is extremely well written—everything is there for a reason,” Jessup explains. “The characters are intelligent, everyone has their own motivations for what they do and why.

This gives a great base to build upon as actors, designers, directors, etc. There is a lot that goes on within the show, both on the surface, as well as underlying motivations and intents, so you have to be on your toes and pay attention in order to catch everything—it is this challenge that makes it a fun and rewarding project.”

Starring Rick Forrester (Henry II), Belinda Bizic Keller (Eleanor of Aquitaine), Hank Toler (Richard Coeur), Zack Pappas (Geoffrey), Chase Harrison (John), Ashley Grantham (King Philip of France) and Rachel Helms (Princess Alais), the cast brings vast range, natural inhabitation, and especially power to flesh out their characters. “Eleanor has the most difficult journey of all of the characters in the show,” Jessup explains, “and Belinda brings a mix of resignation and simultaneous hope that captures Eleanor’s essence. Additionally, she and Rick have a great chemistry together.”

We spoke more in depth about “The Lion in Winter,” which opens Thursday as part of a pay-what-you-can night at Cape Fear Playhouse (with a minimum of $5); otherwise, tickets are $18-$20. The show runs through October 21st, Thursday through Saturdays at

e: This was also a 1968 film; will the stage production parallel it?

SJ: I have actually never seen the movie except in a couple of snippets, so any parallels are either coincidental or a direct result of the writing. e: What has been the most difficult and rewarding aspects in directing?

SJ: Biggest challenge: The script is very smart, and it is peopled (for the most part) by

very intelligent people who are in conflict with one another (and sometimes within themselves). Almost every line has the potential to mean what it says, to mean the opposite, to carry multiple meanings. Characters lie, manipulate, scheme, and even sometimes tell the truth, so peeling back all of the layers and being able to change tactics on a dime is of supreme importance, and is not something everyone can do.

In certain ways we are literally mining the script, in that every time we discover something of relevance it spurs on further digging and discovery. I don’t know if it is possible to truly ever figure every single instance out no matter how long you’d rehearse or run the show.

The most rewarding aspect is hands down the cast. Not only is it a talented group, but everyone is hard working and easy to get along with. They all truly want to bring out the best in themselves and each other, and it has made for productive and fun rehearsals. The only drama that’s happening is occurring on the stage.

8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. encore (e): Though set in the royal hierarchy of England, how can modern-day audiences connect with this show?

Sam Jessup (SJ): They say it is a thin line between love and hate, but in the world of “The Lion in Winter” you could go so far as to say that line does not exist at all, and that, in actuality, they both come from the same emotional space. It is this dichotomy that makes the show still as relevant today as it was when first produced. It has not aged a day with regard to message despite the intervening years.

The overall themes are universal and timeless. The medieval setting allows it to weather social changes that have occurred in the last 50-odd years while still remaining relevant and sounding true. Almost everyone knows the joy of love, the pain of rejection and loss, and the thrill of winning, so the audience connection part is actually very easy ... if we do our jobs right. e: Tell me a bit about the relationships here between mother, father and children; mistress and family—why they’re so captivating.

SJ: Almost all of the relationships in the show are very complicated; the exception being the love affair between Henry and Alais and even that has its own set of complications. The show asks a lot of questions about the nature of love (and its antithesis, hate), and like in

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elements of nature: Bonnie England and Danielle Couture exhibit new show at Projekte

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living here is that the geography of our city provides an unlimited source of admiration and inspiration by its artists. From its majestic beach to its evergreen trees, it seems that local artists have attempted to capture Wilmington’s splendor with their art for a long time. This week at Projekte Gallery and Lounge in downtown Wilmington proves no otherwise as they present “SCAPES: land, figure and sea,” its new exhibit featuring the previous gallery owner Bonnie England and local artist Danielle Couture.

Longtime friends from college, the two artists also share a collective artistic vision; England and Couture both explore expressionistic ideals and playful color palettes, depicting—as the exhibit’s title implies—natural landscapes, seascapes and human forms.

“Danielle and I are both in transitional stages of our lives and our new artwork is reflective of these positive changes,” England says. “Although our primary focus has been

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A Wilmingtonian since 1991, England has not only been a staple in the local art community but has held art residencies in France and Spain. The unique look and feel of England’s work can be attributed to her use of secondary colors; she says she eschews primary colors in favor of secondary hues that propagate a new visual revelry. For example, one painting to be featured in SCAPES, entitled “Whistler Too—revisited,” features two blackbirds amidst a colorful and magical

WHISTLER TOO—REVISITED: Painting by Bonnie England. Courtesy photo

preternatural setting of orange, cerulean blue and sea green. Nature is a persistent theme in each of England’s compositions; often they reflect personal experiences brought on by the people and places that surround her.

“I would imagine most people are naturally inspired by nature,” England says. “ For me, it’s more of an attraction to the amalgamation element of nature, the way that it blends tempest and stillness, beauty and repulsion, torrid and frigid, beginning and cessation, and yet continues to be complete and whole.”

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Born and raised in western Massachusetts, Couture moved to Wilmington to attend UNCW where she acquired degrees in Studio Art and Elementary Education. Figures and portraits are the primary subjects of her work, but are often depicted in an abstract manner. Couture utilizes photographs and sketches of live models as a guide for building and manipulating layers of paint, pastels and pencils into its final distillation. In a statement, Couture says, “I don’t usually set out to portray a specific theme or vision. Later on I may see a mood or emotion that I may have subconsciously been expressing at the time but my main intent is to make art that is beautiful yet intriguing beyond being simply decorative.”

“Art making to me is about making connections, and since the day I met Danielle in college, we’ve had a kindred connection,” England says. “I find [her] work to be a creative tour de force. We’ve been trying to do a show together for a while but both of our schedules have been too hectic up until now.”

The opening reception for SCAPES will be held on Saturday, October 6th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live music, light hors d’oeuvres and an informal meet-and-greet session with the artists. Local singer/songwriter Chris Riendeau will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and acoustic rockers Routine Man will close out the night from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The exhibit will be on view at Projetke through November 3rd. A second reception will be held again as a part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights on October 26th.

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Ivey Hayes passes but leaves behind an inspiring legacy

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vered artist Ivey Hayes passed away on the morning of September 28th at the age of 64 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hayes had long suffered from crippling rheumatoid arthritis, which confined him to crutches and a wheelchair.

Yet, it had not dampened his artistic spirit.

Having been in the hospital since late August and recently suffering from pneumonia, “his body couldn’t take it anymore,” stated his brother Philip in an interview with the Star News last Friday.

Born August 15, 1948, and raised in eastern North Carolina, Hayes first exhibited a precocious talent for art at the age of 2 when he began drawing portraits of his teachers.

He went on to receive a BA from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and afterward studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before ultimately obtaining an MFA from UNC Greensboro in 1975.

After completing his studies, Hayes went on to join the Army, was the first black police officer in Elon and then retained a job

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by Sarah Richte r encore contributo in Riegelwood’s Federal Paper Board. After arthritis forced him to retire in 1987, he turned to painting as a therapeutic outlet.

Primarily creating portraits, Hayes’ signature style of bright colors and bold subject matter fully developed in the 1980s, when he experienced a series of visions. One was so spiritually powerful he said he felt transported to Africa where faceless, black figures lived and worked in what he called “a distorted perspective.”

The spiritual experience influenced his work forever more and become a signature style with which locals, gallery owners and art collectors are familiar with today. Depicting tobacco farming, fishing, dancing, lighthouses and aquatic life, his work functions as a defining illustration of North Carolina.

In an interview with WWAY, Hayes once stated, “I’m very thankful the Lord wouldn’t leave me alone, because I look around today and see what he’s done for me in my life. It’s very wonderful, because I use it to help his people.”

A local art legend and inspiration—having won encore’s Best Artist category numerous times over the Best-Of years— Hayes viewed his ability to produce work an encouraging sign from God. He stated in an interview with WWAY, “Even with a disability, I intend to give it everything I can give. This is a way of using my artwork to show the Lord and the people that I appreciate what he’s given me, because it’s not about me.”

Though familiar to thousands along the Cape Fear, Hayes’ sphere of artistic influence expands nationwide, as his works have been shown in D.C., Boston and New York.

In the mid-’90s, Charlie Rose interviewed Hayes for PBS, and even the home shopping channel, QVC, featured his work in a special, “The Colorful World of Ivey Hayes.”

In 2006, Hayes exhibited at the Cameron Art Museum alongside African American artists like Charlotte-native Romare Bearden and local ingénue Minnie Evans. During the same year, he received the Black Arts Alliance’s “Living Legend” award. In the spring of 2012 his alma mater, NCCU, curated and exhibited a retrospective of Hayes’ work at the university museum.

The unofficial artist of Wilmington, his watercolors and acrylic prints could often be bought at local celebrations like Riverfest, Azalea Festival and Poplar Grove. His prints

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A SPIRITUAL LIFE: Ivey Hayes may be gone but his legacy lives on thanks to a documentary now being made about him by Sheena Vaught.

Photo by Joe Ensley, courtesy of Sheena Vaught

adorn the walls of local homes, galleries, UNCW, doctor’s offices and business waiting rooms. His bright, arbitrary colors, bending lines and magnetic landscapes energetically grip its viewer as figures perform daily activities, from playing music to cooking dinner. Whether portraying images of the South, both contemporary and gone-by, or of people such as Native Americans or African women, the subject matters always look as if they’re dancing, using movement to create a setting they both define and control.

Hayes’ friendliness and approachable demeanor, smiling eyes and kind words make him much more than a painter of intensely hued images. His work will always resonate an illustration of Cape Fear life. More so,

he’ll stand as an inspiration in overcoming adversity and finding passion through art. In fact, it’s already reached UNCW film studies graduate Sheena Vaught. Vaught worked as a summer intern for Cucalorus Film Festival and raised money through a Kickstarter campaign to complete a documentary about Ivey Hayes.

“One afternoon, I sat down and listened to him tell his life story,” she states on her Kickstarter page, “and the one thing he made plain to me was that he could not do anything without God.” “God in My Fingers” is currently in production and likely will be shown locally after completion, a story which encore will continue to follow and report on.

Like the local greats before him, Claude Howell, Minnie Evans and Elisabeth Chant, a wide scope of Ivey Hayes’ influence will press on through generations to come. It’s a legacy deserved by such a loving, talented soul, one who will be sorely missed.

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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!

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.

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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 BEAUTY CAPTURED: “Masonboro Island” by Libby Cullen, part of the “Coastal Views” exhibit frame shop and small art supply store.

ArtExposure is available for receptions, hanging at Cape Fear Native. Courtesy photo weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft We offer a wide range of fresh eclectic artarea upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings.

Check out our website to see the latest in work from students to seasoned professionnew classes as well as our regular art classes als. With styles from fantastically funky to traand studio time. Yoga classes meet Wednes- ditionally classic your visual sense will certainly days at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the be satisfied. Join us at at our open house on loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga the second Friday of every month for live art class. A large open space hosts 2nd Friday demonstrations, light refreshments and fun!

Otherwise, visit us during our regular business Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m.

September 14th hosts an Adult and Teen hours, Tuesday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 Student Show and the October 12th Opening p.m. We look forward to meeting you. will feature Jason Clark, a local Jacksonville HANOVER GALLERY artist with a unique style!

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

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Wed., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cape Fear Community College’s Hanover www.capefearnative.com Gallery opens “Speak, Memory,” an exhibiCape 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. Our featured artist this month is fine art photographer Libby Cullen.

Her “Coastal Views” collection will inspire in you a new appreciation for the stunning beauty of our landscape. Cullen’s photography will be featured through October 24th.

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, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, tion of mixed media artwork by Leslie Pearson.

Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee Peason’s work can be viewed at www.lesliekwith the Author series are also offered onsite. pearson.com.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Water Works” showcases Raleigh artist Bob Rankin’s love of the sea and his energetic interpretations of our coastal landscape will be highlighted in this one-person show. Combining strong brush strokes and strategic use of the palette knife, Rankin is able to succinctly share his vision of sky and sea. His technique is tactile and spontaneous, and he enjoys moving between realism and abstraction with equal ease. “Water Works” will remain on display through October 20th.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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.

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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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the simple life:

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The Yawpers strip music to its purest elements

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ng the Yawpers of being indierock. They’re straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. Hyphenated genres aren’t part of how Boulder, CO, band views their music. Raw, soulful and just rough enough around the edges, the Yawpers give listeners a nostalgic reminder of what music once was and still has potential be.

“We try to just say rock ‘n; roll, but it’s definitely got some indie elements to it and some country elements to it as well,” lead singer Nate Cook remarks. “I hate overhyphenating music. It just gets too fucking obscure too quickly.”

Just over a year ago, the Yawpers formed with a vision of making music that rocked without any unnecessary pretense. According to Cook, in order to “simplify the living shit out of everything,” the Yawpers play with only acoustic guitars (they don’t even have a bass player) giving their tunes a pure, organic sound.

“We were in a fucking way out there indiealternative band for like four or five years and it just got so obscure and just up its own ass with how heavy it was,” Cook comments. It

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by Jordan DuBre The Yawpers m., $5-$8 Mon., 10/8, 8 p. . Front St. Soapbox• 255 N Sean ma Nelson and Opening acts Em rs) (Onward, Soldie Thomas Gerard really started to bug me. I’ve always been more of a songwriter. When we started the new project, we decided we were going to go as simple as possible.”

Nate Cook’s abrupt, emotional voice brings to mind Jack White’s (formerly of the White Stripes) solo work, but the Yawpers as a whole sound quite a bit like Wilco with just a touch of Elvis. Most of the bands’ members got into music at a young age, but only the drummer originated in Boulder.

“We all just kind of independently grew in different scenes in different parts of the country. Then we all coalesced here in Boulder and we’ve been hitting it ever since,” Cook says.

“Boulder’s just kind of a transient community, people come and go all the time so it makes sense…We’re all from all over but we just

AUTHENTIC AND SIMPLE: The Yawpers bring back rock and roll roots with acoustic flair. Courtesy photo.

happened to get it going here.”

The band’s name—which sounds a bit like a species of alien—is actually a reference to Walt Whitman’s “To Myself.” Much of what makes the Yawpers work so well comes from Cook’s poetic roots.

“I’m kind of a poetry nut,” Cook admits.

“When we were forming the band, it just made sense to draw from that particular area. A lot of our songs are named after poems. Our first record is named after a Wallace Stevens poem. We have a lot of references to poetry in our work.”

Their newest record, “Capon Crusade,” will be released in less than a month. The album has an incredible retro-rock sound that nods

to the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. Simple, poetic authenticity again takes precedence over anything else in their music. The entire LP was recorded over just eight days.

“We aim for simplicity, so we spent as little time in the studio as possible,” Cook explains. “We did everything live in the same room. Even the vocals are all live, the instruments are all live.”

Though the Yawpers have only been together a short time, they have been touring the majority of this past year. After getting a following in the Rockies and out west, the Yawpers took to the road on a larger scale.

“Being on the road is a mixture of heaven and hell, I guess,” Cook says. “I like the anonymity of going into new places and getting to meet new people. We’ve played great shows all across the country and that’s really all a musician can ask for.”

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trampling tradition:

Trampled by Turtles defy bluegrass definitions

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always equal pure bluegrass. Minnesota band Trampled by Turtles fuses the country sensibility of bluegrass with an indie-folk mentality and a ton of energy to create music that commands attention. Many of the band members come from a rock background, giving Trampled by Turtles an edge that places their sound far outside the realm of traditional bluegrass. While Trampled by Turtles shares a similar folksy vibe with bands like Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers, there’s a bit of punk influence that makes their sound something fans of Flogging Molly might go for.

“I would just describe us as a string band, or perhaps a rock band with bluegrass instrumentation, as opposed to a bluegrass band, since we don’t really play traditional bluegrass at all,” affirms singer and banjo player Dave Carroll.

Formed in 2003, Trampled by Turtles started out more as a side project than an outright ambition. In many ways it was just supposed to be a break from their rock bands at the time, but within the first year Trampled

by Turtles took priority over other projects.

They started out with records heavily influenced by traditional bluegrass and grew into a sound that borrowed from those same influences but didn’t rely on them.

“This is actually my very first band I was ever in,” Carroll mentions. “For the rest of the guys, I think the acoustic thing came about as a side project to the rock gigs. Our lead singer Dave Simonett had his electric gear ripped off after a show in Duluth.

Somebody just walked off with his gear, and all he had left was an acoustic guitar.

He started playing some duo shows with our mandolin player Erik Berry. I saw them playing one night and thought they could use a banjo player. Then came our bass player Tim Saxhaug and eventually Ryan Young [fiddle] joined.”

Their latest record, “Stars and Satellites,” (released in April) has a chill, relaxing feeling that contrasts from their energetic previous release, “Palomino” (2010). Mellow tracks like “Midnight on the Interstate” and “Alone” define the mood of “Stars and Satellites,” but much of that vibe comes from Trampled

by Turtles’ recording process.

NOT QUITE BLUEGRASS: Trampled by Turtles, though influenced by traditional bluegrass, has a sound all its own. Courtesy photo.

“We recorded Stars and Satellites in a log home up on the north shore of Lake Superior,” Carroll says. “We had the place for a couple of three-day sessions. It greatly reduced the pressure since we were not being charged by the hour. We brought up all the recording gear, loaded it in, set up and recorded for three days. We played, ate, slept and partied for three days and then again a few weeks later. It was awesome.”

Considering several of the songs on the album were first played together during the recording process, the natural purity of sound in “Stars and Satellites” makes perfect sense. They didn’t have time to overthink the sound; they just made it happen.

“Dave [Simonett] had emailed us the songs a day or two before we arrived, so we had this sense of freedom when we started to record,” Carroll explains. “Coming up with parts as we went along, as opposed to playing the songs live for a few months. Also, it has a little more of a mellow relaxed feel, something we were all really happy with.”

One of the best things about Trampled by Turtles is that they don’t take themselves to seriously. Nothing points to that more than their “Walt Whitman” music video. Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim show “Squidbillies” animated the band into a whimsical (and slightly disturbing) mini-episode of sorts.

“A while back the people at ‘Squidbillies’ had asked us to record a version of their theme song. I think that some of them were fans of ours. I’m not exactly sure whether

we asked them or they asked us about doing the video, but it was so much easier than the previous videos. We didn’t have to do anything!” Carroll admits.”Actually Dave S. had to do a small voice over part for the beginning, but that was easy.”

In the coming months, Trampled by Turtles will be collaborating with the Minnesota Orchestra around Christmas time. “I can’t wait to hear what is sounds like to play with an entire orchestra,” Carroll says. “We are all very excited about this.”

Their nationwide tour begins at the beginning of October. In addition to playing the renowned Austin City Limits festival, Trampled

by Turtles will be playing at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Sunday October 7th. Tickets can be purchased through www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com for $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Doors are at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m.

Indie-rockers and Wilmington locals, Rio Bravo, have a brooding heartfelt sound akin to Kings of Leon and Snow Patrol. This fall, they will release their second EP, “Unbelievable Lie.” Joining them at “the Brooklyn Bar” will be fellow Wilmington acts D&D Sluggers along with Sumerlin, Black Hellatones and the Mid-April Romance.

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Various R&B, hip-hop and rap artists will be performing throughout the weekend. The event is sponsored by Smoke-Out Air Freshener and County Lines Clothing.

All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages.

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OUT OF LIGHT: My Darkest Days will play Hooligan’s Music Hall in Jacksonville, NC on Wednesday, October 10th. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

MAKESHIFT PRODIGY, IAMDYNAMITE —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

UPSTARTS AND ROGUES —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

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

KYLE LINDLEY (FOLK/AMERICANA) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

LIZ UHLMAN —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400

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

KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

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

CHRIS BELLAMY (OUTSIDE, 6:30-8:30PM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE (8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

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

St.; 341-0001

TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

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

MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON (8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 ISAAC CLOWERS (10PM-1:30AM) —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 DYLAN HOLTON —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 BEN, HEATHER AND BUD LIGHT GIRLS (10:30PM-1AM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 FIRESPINNING AND DRUMS AT DARK; JOE CARDILLO, CHRIS WILSON (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 MIKE WADDELL, BOBBY RUSSELL (JAZZ, 6:30-8PM) —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999 UNCW WIND SYMPHONY (7:30PM) —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

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

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 BLIND LEMON PLEDGE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LEGREE (10PM-1:30AM) —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282

CHICKEN SOUP (10PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 HONEYMOON PAJAMAS (8PM-12AM) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 D+D SLUGGERS, RIO BRAVO, SUMERLIN, THE MID-APRIL ROMANCE —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 DAVE MEYER (7PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

KIM DICSO —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace

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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

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

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

MONDAY 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.

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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

DR. CIRKUSTEIN —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

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STEPHEN COMPTON (ACOUSTIC ROCK) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

ROB RONNER —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

UNCW WIND SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER WINDS (7:30PM) —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

DJ ROB STARR —Trolly Stop, downtown, 121 N. Front St.; 251-7799

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES

WEDNESDAY 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

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DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 DJ TIME —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

CLAY COTTLE ACOUSTIC ROCK & POP

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

City, NC 328-4373 DONNA MERRITT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ROBBIE BERRY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 METEOR MEN (10PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 FULL DISH (8PM-12AM) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 PLAN: B (8-11:30PM) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

—Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 MACHINE GUN —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

SENECA GUNS (9:30PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

THE METEOR MEN —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC HOSTED BY SUN (9PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833

SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

COLOSSAL ABYSS, RAZORMAZE, MORTE DE METANO (METAL) —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St.

KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

THE YAMPERS, SEAN THOMAS GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30AM-1:30PM) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

KIM DICSO —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

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

DJ TIMBO —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

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

2 CENTS WORTH (7PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

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

SUSAN SAVIA (7-9PM) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

MARK LYNCH (ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 11AM2PM) —Deluxe, 114 Market St., 251-0333

DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DYLAN HOLTON —King Neptune, 11 N. Lumina Ave.; 333-6688

CHRIS LUTHER (JAZZ) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

BRENT STIMMEL —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

JEREMY NORRIS (COUNTRY/ROCK/POP) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

RANDY OGLESBY (4PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

CHICKEN SOUP (10PM) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

Saturday, September 13

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CADAVER DOGS & WILSON —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

Friday, September 12 ECLECTIC MIX

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

WATERSHED (ACOUSTIC REGGAE/SURF ROCK, 10PM-12AM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

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Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

TRAVIS SHALLOW DANCE

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

JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

ED SOMECH (9PM-12AM) —Nikki’s Gourmet Sushi Bar, 6 S. Lake Blvd., Carolina Beach, 707-0802 SELAH DUBB (9PM-1AM) —Hurricane Alley’s, 5 Boardwalk Way, Carolina Beach, 707-0766 VELVET JANE (9PM-1AM) —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf

JOSH SOLOMON AND FRIENDS —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 KWESI KANKAM (POP-FOLK) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

CAPE FEAR CHAMBER PLAYERS (5PM) —St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.; 762-4578

DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH (7-8PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

UPSTARTS AND ROGUES (1PM, PART OF ART IN THE ARBORETUM) —New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.; 452-6393

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

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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

GEORGE WORTHMORE —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785 KARAOKE

COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

ShowStoppers:

Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

OUTER SPACE: The Meteor Men, purveyors of old-school surf rock and raucous rockabilly, will play Calico Room on Saturday, October 6th at 10 p.m. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo

DJBE KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC: MUSICIANS AND COMICS WITH ONSITE PIANO —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 “IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

—Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DYLAN HOLTON —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ME AND PETE (COUNTRY/ROCK/BLUEGRASS) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 MARK HERBERT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 ERIC MILLER, RICHARD WELSH —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 MY DARKEST DAYS —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JEFF SIPE TRIO (9PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Wednesday for consideration in

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

to music@encorepub.com by the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

THE NIGHT LIFE: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will play The Orange Peel and Time Warner Cable Arena this week. Courtesy photo.

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 10/4: Bubba Sparxxx 10/5: Dead Prez 10/9: Hatebreed, Whitechapel CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 10/3: The Green, Stick Figure, Matt Irie 10/5: The Whigs, Ponderosa 10/6: Easy Star All-Stars, Aggrolites 10/7: The Dismemberment Plan, mewithoutyou, Ben Davis and the Jets 10/9: Tennis, Wild Belle 10/10: Melvins Lite, Tweak Bird LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 10/3: Younder Mountain String Band, Brown Bird 10/4: August Burns Red, Of Mice & Men 10/5: Jeanne Jolly (7pm), Alvin Risk (10pm) 10/6: Airiel Down, Mixed Solution 10/9: Mutemath, Civil Twilight 10/10: Miguel HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 10/5: Switchfoot, Paper Route 10/6: Tuesday’s Gone

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 10/3: First Aid Kit, Dylan LeBlanc 10/4: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Rayland Baxter 10/5: Dan Deacon, Height with Friend 10/6: Beats Antique, Lynx 10/9: Sleigh Bells, araabMUZIK 10/10: Leftover Salmon MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 10/3: Skeletonwitch 10/5: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Natural Feedback 10/6: The Jealous Sound 10/10: The Monti

THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 10/6: Prince Royce 10/7: M83, Sun Airway ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9TH ST., WINSTON-SALEM, NC (336) 722-5000 10/4: Bret Michaels 10/5: Blues Junkiez, Cold Heart 10/6: Perpetual Groove GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 10/3: Journey, Pat Benatar, Loverboy

RALEIGH AMPHITHEATER DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 831-6400 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC 10/6: Red Clay Ramblers (919) 680-2727 10/10: ZZ Top TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., CHARLOTTE, NC ALABAMA THEATRE (704) 688-9000 4750 HWY. 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC 10/5: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Rayland (843) 272-1111 Baxter 10/6: Bill Cosby NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., N. CHARLESTON, SC (843) 529-5000 10/9: Greg Allman

THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 10/10: Triangle Jazz Orchestra

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conversation piece: ‘The Master’ leaves audiences fulfilled if not puzzled

this week in film

by Anghus The Master

Cucalorus 18

www.cucalorus.org Volunteers are being accepted for Cucalorus 18 through a volunteer party held at Cameron Art Museum on October 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Director Dan Brawley and company hopes to fill 50 slots. Positions are needed in all departments—box office, transportation, hospitality, technical and operations.

Interested parties can contact operations manager Jason Sargis at operations@cucalorus.org.

Also needed is an outreach coordinator whose job will be to connect with specific groups in the community. Brawley says the coordinator is expected to help filmmakers bring their work to new audiences.

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aul thomas anderson is the

kind of filmmaker who continuously challenges his audience. Rarely are his movies the kind of by-the-book affairs that are able to be completely understood and digested in one sitting. They’re thinkpieces that often times defy convention, structure and expectations. Anderson is a rare breed who delivers the kind of cerebral cinematic experience that is fast becoming an endangered species. “The Master” may be his most confounding work to date. This is not a bad thing.

“The Master” feels like a puzzle. At the beginning of the film, pieces are piled in front of the audience. Slowly, they begin to come together, aligning into a familiar form.

Sometimes it feels like not everything falls exactly into place. Corners are missing.

The middle seem askew. But like a good puzzle it almost always seem easier when some friends help put it together. One can then focus his perspective to help get a clearer picture of how everything should be assembled.

First and foremost, “The Master” is a showcase for Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman—two actors who inhabit these characters and deliver a three-dimensional performance that rivals any special effect Hollywood can create. Phoenix owns every frame with a blank stare and sinister grin. His Freddie is a mentally ill lost soul, drifting through life with a perpetual hard-on and a penchant for mixing brainerasing batches of hooch. After a stint in the Navy during the World War II, Freddie tries to fit into society, but the pieces don’t fit together well. He goes from one deadend job to the next. Just before his life completely falls apart, he stows away onto a boat and meets Lancaster Dodd (Phillip Seymour Hoffman).

Dodd is a kind of carbon-paper version of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the controversial Scientology religion. Dodd’s a writer-turned-pop-psychologist who turned his half-baked theories of past-life regression into a full-blown movement that is quickly gaining momentum. He’s a charismatic leader who attracts loyal followers, a carnival barker who finds validation in the adoration of others. When Dodd and Freddie cross paths, there’s an instant synergy

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EMOTIVE MEN: Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman pull off outstanding performances in ‘The Master.’ Courtesy photo

between them. Freddie is a lost soul without purpose; Dodd is a megalomaniac desperate for someone to believe in him.

“The Cause,” as Dodd calls it, has all the makings of a cult. It brings Freddie some degree of purpose, and he’s willing to violently fight to protect this dysfunctional family unit he has been adopted into. Dodd’s family, especially his wife (Amy Adams), sees Freddie as a potential threat—an unknown and unpredictable quantity. The internal issues are exacerbated by external pressures as criticism of Dodd’s teaching and legal troubles are putting “the Cause” in question. Like any paper dictator, Dodd takes these criticism poorly, lashing out at anyone who dares to challenge his teachings.

There’s a very clear attempt at showing us the similarities between Dodd and Freddie.

One is the unchecked id—the base, instinct-driven impulses that push us. The other is the superego, believing these urges and desires can be suppressed through sheer force of will. Freddie and Dodd are the same person: lonely, desperate for validation, and whose lives diverge drastically based on the choice between conscious thought and unconscious desires. Yet, neither pursuit brings them any closer to the truth.

Like Anderson’s previous works, the film is a conversation-starter that can lead to long discussions about motivation and intent. I can’t remember the last time a movie motivated so many conversations. Actually, I can: Anderson’s previous effort, “There Will Be Blood.” “The Master”contains a lot of overriding themes of meaning and purpose—the dark depths to which lost souls

are capable of sinking. It tackles the ethics of a ramshackle religion that Dodd has created and the dangers of putting faith in those who proclaim to have answers.

Still, “The Master” is not a perfect film.

Though the performances are astounding, the cinematography is stunning and the musical score is eerily affecting, I didn’t find all of them connected. At the end of the puzzle, I had a hard time making out what all these pieces should reveal. I found myself feeling the same way after seeing Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” It’s familiar territory yet strangely disconnected.

Still, I have to recommend this movie, because like all of Anderson’s films, it’s a truly original piece work that deserves consideration. I think some people will unabashedly hail it a classic. I can also see people walking out thinking it’s an unmitigated mess. In reality, it’s neither. “The Master” is solid, with some lofty ideas, amazing performances, stunning aesthetics and a challenging narrative. It will spark many good conversations.

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Cinematique • Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30 p.m. $8 • Monday through Wednesday 10/3: “Arbitrage’ is a taut and alluring suspense thriller about love, loyalty, and high finance.

When we first meet New York hedge-fund magnate Robert Miller Richard Gere on the eve of his 60th birthday, he appears to be the very portrait of success in American business and family life. But behind the gilded walls of his mansion, Miller is in over his head, desperately trying to complete the sale of his trading empire to a major bank before the depths of his fraud are revealed. Also starring Nate Parker, Tim Roth. R, 1 hr. 40 min.

10/8-10: “Robot and Frank” (pictured) is set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can

no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank’s son chooses a different option: against the old man’s wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking story about finding friends and family in the most unexpected places.

PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

¿Qué Culpa Tiene el Tomate?

Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center, UNCW 7 p.m.; Free to students or GA $4 10/4, 7pm: “¿Qué Culpa Tiene el Tomate?: From the Land to Your Table” is the first documentary of its kind in that it shows the perspectives of seven majorly talented filmmakers and directors from all over Latin America as they capture the conditions and cultural diversity of popular produce markets in their individual countries. In Spanish, with English subtitles.

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

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$16 ea.

Snap Peas & Ginseng -Warm snap pea panna cotta, sake-pickled shitakes, ginseng and soy milk jus (vegetarian)

Pork & Yucca -Braised pork cheese ravioli, Yucca purée, green peanut jus, celery root chips

Scallop & Cod -Fresh day scallops, cauliflower purée, fennel and cod espuma

Salt & Fish -Salt-encrusted day fish, yuzu, blackpepper risotto, sautéed rainbow kale and grapefruit

Pork & Juniper -Smoked pork belly, sweet-potato purée, wild mushrooms and wood-fired juniper-berry jus.

Third

$10 ea.

Pasta & Black Garlic -Handmade papperdelle, sautéed black garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil.

Third

$10 ea.

Chocolate & Acai Berry -Frozen chocolate crumble with homemade acai berry ice cream

Red chile & Hazelnut -Cremé brulée made with red chile and hazelnuts

Apple & Cinnamon -Deconstructed apple tart

Breakfast Ice Cream -Belgian waffle, bacon, maple syrup

Order a la carte or

$35 prix fixe 3314 Wrightsville Ave.

Cash only!

Dinner only: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations recommended: 910-274-2012, ilmpop@yahoo.com Seating limited to 60. • Twitter/Facebook: CanapeILM.

Wilmington's BEST BBQ

Specializing in Pork BBQ, Ribs, & Beef Brisket

NOVEMBER 3, 2012, 4 P.M.-8 P.M.

Open Tues - Sat 11 to 3 CHECK OUT OUR DAILY SPECIALS! 5740 Market St [ just down from Toyota ] www.poorpiggys.com • 910-632-4229

Pipeline Event Management and Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) will present TRUCK-a-ROO, an inaugural downtown food truck cook-off featuring regional foods and regional brews. The event will take place at Riverfront ParK, downtown Wilmington on Sat., November 3rd.

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

Admission is free, but ballot cards can be purchased for folks to vote on their favorites, including “Best in Show.” Regional craft brews and wine will be for sell.

Funds raised go to WDI.

Live Music: GROOVE FETISH FRED FLYNN & WES SAYER JESSE STOCKTON & DEAD SPARROW

www.truck-a-roo.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

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■ 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 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.

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

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“A gourmet sports saloon” best describes Jax. Family-owned and operated, Jax has been a local favorite for over 25 years in Or- T lando, Florida. They offer the best ingredients and have teamed D with Great Harvest Bread to take “deli” to a whole new level. Jax d serves over 20 NY-style stacked sandwiches and fresh pita pizzas, F huge salads, wraps, along with over 200 bottled beers, 24 drafts, i wine and a full bar of spirits. They feature wall-to-wall TVs for any e sports event. Bringing local flair to their establishment, all tables s and their bar are custom-built from old growth wood excavated G

from the Cape Fear River. A “flank” off the NC Battleship greets customers as they enter the ‘50s silver diner at 5046 New Centre Drive. But, let’s make one thing clear: This isn’t a diner! 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING: Lunch/Dinner/Late-night Mon.-Sun., 11a.m. to 2 a.m..

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington, near university ■ FEATURING: Great Harvest Bread, huge deli sandwiches, flat-bread pizzas, salads, full bar, daily specials and free pickles!

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 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-

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■ 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-and-two 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:

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

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.

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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

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

TROLLY STOP

TAMASHII SUSHI AND SPOONS

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

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 linecaught 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 fullbar 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

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THAI SPICE

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) 256-1421. 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.

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

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

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.

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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 TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae

Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffronflavored 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.

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■ MUSIC Live music every Fri.; Live Irish music 1st Fri.

of each month.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ITALIAN

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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. 910-3927529, 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 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.

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 Piz-

zetta’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 highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 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.

Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly,

as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331.

“You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 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-to-order 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-fromscratch 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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

(910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood.

It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity.

Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

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

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup.

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

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

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style 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 Satur-

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

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

RETURNING FALL 2012 8 DAYS OF DEALS OCTOBER 17th - 24th

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

tor 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

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the fall brews:

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Pumpkin reigns king of seasonal flavors created a brew of eminence and robust flavor.

While it uses some of the typical ingredients for a pumpkin beer—allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and so forth—there’s one element that stands out among others: a rich, creamy, buttery note that invokes images of pie crust or cookie dough. The carbonation of this beer is sparse, making it very easy to drink. Consequently, one must be careful not to overindulge in their beer; as like most of Southern Tier’s imperial brews, the Pumking has an 8.6 percent ABV. While this beer is utterly delicious, any excessive consumption may lead to queasiness, though it would be hard to say if it was a result from the alcohol or the abundant sweetness.

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t’s always such a relief when fall

arrives. The summer humidity, while still lingering, slowly dissipates each day, and I find myself opening a window at night to let in the gentle breeze of autumn air. With the climate and season shift, my beer choices also change dramatically, as breweries start releasing Oktoberfests, darker ales and pumpkin beers.

From malty porters and thick stouts to pitch-black ales, I generally love darker brews. Oktoberfests can be pleasing; though, overall, I do not find myself ardently cleaning out my wallet for them. Pumpkin ale has kept my solid interest since I first had one years ago, subsequently opening and expanding my palate for beers outside the safe fruit and wheat brews. In no particular order, listed below is a list of favorite pumpkin beers I’ve had the pleasure of imbibing this year. Some are classic picks, and others are new selections I have recently discovered in our beer-loving port city.

Cottonwood Pumpkin Spiced Ale My feelings for the Cottonwood Brewery have flip-flopped a lot. At first trying their old Low Down Brown Ale years ago, I simply found it OK—nothing life-changing or that which to write home about. Yet, when people wish to explore brown ales outside of Newcastle, I normally recommend it.

The Endo IPA didn’t impress me either, but I was having a tumultuous relationship with IPAs at the time. Sips of their seasonals, like the winter Frostbite and the summer American Wheat, left a bad taste in my mouth, literally and figuratively. However, their pumpkin ale still remained a beer I looked forward to when the leaves changed and summer slowly drifted away.

Winston-Salem brewery Foothills bought Cottonwood, and since their integration, I’ve seen and tasted a change in their beers.

While Low Down Brown seems to be gone permanently, there have been remarkable improvements for the Endo IPA and Pumpkin Ale. Before Foothills, the pumpkin beer contained a delicious full body, heavy spices, and that quintessential gourd flavor. Under the new brewery, the Cottonwood Pumpkin achieves the same recipe, but with less reliance on the sweetness for which it was once known. Plus, it’s not as rich, so one doesn’t feel like they’re drinking carbonated pumpkin puree. The spices are still bold, with a calming aroma and a nice, subtle finish and aftertaste.

Keep up the good work, Foothills.

Dogfish Punkin Ale When I was drinking solely Cottonwood Pumpkin beers in the fall, the Dogfish Punkin (affectionately known as “The Punk”) became a worthy contender for my favorite pumpkin brew. The Punk is made with pumpkin meat, brown sugar, nutmeg and other assorted spices. What I like about it is the homemade pumpkin flavor but with very mild bitterness and no excessive sugary aftertaste. It is a very accessible pumpkin brew, and once you crack open the bottle or bring the chilled pint glass to your lips, an enticing aroma fills your nose and sends salivation signals to your brain. The 7 percent ABV doesn’t hurt either. While I’m not snobbish about the draft vs. bottle preferences, I do think a Dogfish Head Punkin on tap wins over the mere bottle.

Dogfish Head is proud of their reputation for producing “off-centered” brews. While The Punk isn’t the most outrageous pumpkin beer, it is like most Dogfish Head beers: a drink that spits at mediocrity and calls for more innovation in our American beer culture.

Southern Tier Pumking Since pumpkin beers showed up in bars and grocery stores, I keep hearing persistent raves about Southern Tier’s Pumking: how it tastes exactly like grandma’s Thanksgiving pie, or how it beats any other pumpkin beer in town. While I don’t lean to that extreme, I will say it’s good. Literal comparisons to freshly baked pumpkin pie are accurate; Southern Tier is known for their richness, such as the Mokah Imperial Stout and the Crème Brûlée Milk Stout—both inducing dessert orgasms.

If coffee and dessert isn’t the exact desire after a hearty meal, consider Pumking. Based out of Lakewood, New York, Southern Tier has

Woodchuck Pumpkin This isn’t a beer, but for those cider-drinking and/or gluten-free people, I figured the Woodchuck Pumpkin deserved some attention. While it’s still warm outside, Woodchuck makes for an interesting transitional beverage. I enjoy ciders in the summer and then, of course, pumpkin beers for fall. Still, I never thought about combining the two.

The Woodchuck Pumpkin is quite different, and apparently the world’s first pumpkin hard cider. It’s like drinking apple juice while forking a slice of pie. While that may not sound attractive to some, Woodchuck seems to have found a nice balance with this concoction.

The cinnamon and nutmeg are noticeable, and there’s a distinct oak note adding both apple and pumpkin flavors simultaneously. It very much reminds me of the familiar Woodchuck Amber Cider, but with a spicier touch. I think this brew will excite many palates, mainly cider drinkers, beer drinkers and those with a gluten allergy that want to take part of the pumpkin craze. Rejoice all!

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Hoppin’ Frog: Frog’s Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale The first beer I had from the Ohio brewery Hoppin’ Frog was their pumpkin beer. And it was love at first taste. To me, it is like a more subtle Pumking—not an overpowering sweetness, yet still containing that trusty recipe of spices, butter and brown sugar. Frog’s Hollow possesses a brilliant color and aroma, low carbonation and a glorious finish of light yeast, full pumpkin and BLOODY MARY BAR deep hints of cinnamon. with over 20 different Would I recommend this over a Pumking?

Definitely, if one is seeking a beer that isn’t toppings and hot sauces so sweet or hoppy. Personally, I think a little bit of hops would contribute a lot to this OPEN OPEN DAILY beer. Still, the spiced flavor hits the tongue 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. without outright attacking it, and the malt and bread taste brings great balance and a 225 S. Water St. in Chandlers Wharf gratifying finish. This is one I would demand (910) 399-3108 www.thebaristacafebakery.com people try, at least once. encore | october 3-9, 2012 | www.encorepub.com 35

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bringing generations together: Riverfest 2012 takes place Oct. 5th-7th

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New to Riverfest 2012 is the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, taking place Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. Courtesy photo

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alk along downtown’s river-

front and imagine abandoned buildings and warehouses, dilapidated homes, boarded-up windows and vacant parking lots. In 1978 motion ceased for consumers and citizens in downtown Wilmington, and its historical significance almost vanished. Businesses closed between the Cotton Exchange and Chandler’s Wharf specialty shops and restaurants—the latter two beckoning folks to the south and north ends of downtown only.

The renovated homes we see now around downtown’s outskirts were nowhere near up to par with today’s beautification and reconstruction.

A group of organizers came together to create a renaissance of everything great our downtown once offered, holding onto the belief that again it could become the heartbeat of our port city. With less than a handful of vendors, a fireworks show, some trolley rides and a budget of donations rounding out at a mere $5,500, the first Riverfest got underway in October 1979 with 40 volunteers.

Today, Riverfest continues in the same fashion, following much growth over 30-plus years, thanks to numerous organizations, city projects, businesses and people who shared the same belief.

Riverfest showcases over 300 vendors in food, arts and crafts, and welcomes live entertainment on three stages, along with six sporting events and competitions, in which folks can participate or spectate. With a budget of $90,000 from sponsorships and donations, today the committee draws in over 36 encore | october 3-9, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

$3 million dollars in three days, with over 60,000 people flocking downtown annually. Monies raised not only keep within the growth of Wilmington’s economy, they also help students from downtown’s Cape Fear Community College by awarding scholarship funds for marine-related studies. “Riverfest donated a check for $11,000 in 2011 to the CFCC Marine Science Endowment Fund,” Donna Worrell, president of Riverfest, says.

Choosing a new theme annually to center its celebration, 2012’s Riverfest coddles the tradition of family and strength in building a community. “Bringing Generations Together” focuses on everything that sole event back in 1979 hoped to be: creating a home for everyone across the years to be proud of and celebrate in unison.

“We have been told my many festival-goers that they came to Riverfest when they were children and now they are bringing their kids and even grandkids to the festival,” Worrell says.

Like the years before it, folks will be able to participate in Riverfest from October 5th through 7th in a plethora of ways. Roads will be open to foot traffic between Red Cross and Chandler’s Wharf. Here is what’s in store.

STREET DANCE/BEER GARDEN

Taking place in Riverfront Park from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., folks will be able to wind down their week with live music and a dance party on Friday night. Bands lined up to play include surf rockers Soul to Sea (6

p.m.), the pop-reggae of The Sound Down Shore (7:30 p.m.) and country-rock from Eastbound (9 p.m.). It’s free, but bring cash for a few brews.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the classic rock of Bald Fury hits the stage. Following at 7 p.m. will be country crooners Dixie Driver, and at 9 p.m. folks will be able to transport back to the ‘80s with a Journey tribute band, Trial By Fire.

MAIN STAGE

Music takes over the Main Stage at Riverfront Park on Saturday at noon with classic ‘80s rock band Velcro. At 1:30 p.m. the alt-bluegrass of Massive Grass takes over, followed by folk-pop-altcountry rockers Brent Stimmel Band at 3 p.m. Then the Street Dance gets underway.

STANDUP PADDLEBOARD RACE

It’s the hottest water sport during Riverfest and it takes place at downtown restaurant The George on Saturday at 8 a.m. when registration begins.

The first heat will take to the water at 10 a.m., with groups consisting of 12.6 men’s and women’s, 14 men’s and women’s, and unlimited men’s and women’s. Registration fees apply and race results will be posted after the showdown. The George is located at 128 S. Water Street.

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Taking place at the CFCC East Parking Lot for free, the 5th annual John J. Iradi Memorial Tag Team Tournament takes place at 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday! All titles will be defended during the weekend!

ADVENTURE ZONE

Kids will have a blast at the Cape Fear Community College Riverside Lot. Rides, demonstrations and more will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

STREET FAIR

Along Water Street in downtown Wilmington, folks will be able to enjoy the numerous arts and crafts vendors, as well as food and beverage folks who will line up to sell their wares to Riverfesters. Bring funds to make a purchase or two between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

ANTIQUE CAR DISPLAY

Nothing says va-va-vroom like a hot piece of metal renovated to its former glory! The Sun Coast Cruisers will bring their hot rods and rides to Market Street come Saturday.

Stop by for a little car talk between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and find out more about their family-friendly club.

PIRATE’S TREASURE HUNT

Our coastline is rife with pirate history, so merging such with our celebratory Riverfest comes as a natural fit, and the Pirate’s Treasure Hunt proves a hit with kids annually! Kids are given maps at Network Real Estate office at 106 N. Water Street to find hidden loot all over downtown Wilmington. The event is free and runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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The kids are always welcome to enjoy everything Riverfest offers. In fact, they have their own display set up in the Cotton Exchange lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be rides and games to enjoy, as well as tons of characters to meet and greet. Plus, the Kids Zone Stage will feature all sorts of live entertainment, including exhibitions from local dance studios and theatre companies, not to mention the introduction of numerous princesses and queens across our area, such as Little Miss Wilmington, Pleasure Island Queen and many others.

New to Riverfest 2012, folks will see a little axe-throwing, log-rolling, chainsaw-carving, speed-climbing, wood-chopping and other burly, manly events that test one’s strength and endurance. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will take place at the corner of Princess and Water streets at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for free on Saturday. On Sunday, they’ll perform at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. only.

The Coast Guard will offer ship tours all day on both Saturday and Sunday in the Coast Guard Lot downtown. Learn all about the ship’s history and service to our nation.

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The Wilmington Road Runners, our port city’s oldest running club since 1978, holds an annual 8k race during the celebration of the Cape Fear River. Starting Sunday morning, with registration from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., the run begins in the CFCC parking lot next to PPD parking deck at 8 a.m. Trailing throughout downtown and its outskirts, the 5 miles will welcome all ages, with awards given to male and females in top three overall, top three masters and top two in each age group. There is a $35 registration fee to run, and race results and times will be posted on http://wilmingtonroadrunners.org.

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At 9:05 p.m., over the Cape Fear River, a fireworks display will light up the sky for all to see. Be sure to arrive early to park in a good spot. Downtown tends to be overly crowded during firework exhibitions.

The jolly ol’ scallywag fun continues on Saturday evening at dusk, too. A lighted boat parade floats along the river, lighting up vessels of all sorts.

FIREWORKS

All the classics made their debut on Saturday; on Sunday the vintage and antique come out of the woodwork—err, garage. The Cape Fear Chapter Antique Automobile Club of America will showcase rides dedicated to preservation and renovation of automobiles across decades of innovation, as long as they’re 25 years or older. And they’re all restored to showroom condition. Stroll down Market Street from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a look.

THE GREAT WAITERS WINE RACE

It has become one of the most fun events to take place throughout Riverfest weekend. The Great Waiters Wine Race pits together various service industry personnel from Wilmington restaurants. They compete through an obstacle course against time and wine spillage, all for cash awards (top three places), a trophy cup and bragging rights!

Registration fees apply and a Best Costume and Spirit Award are awarded. The event takes place at the Old Wachovia Parking lot at the corner of Princess and Water streets at 2 p.m. Spectators can watch for free; contestants can register at 1:30 p.m. the day of, or sign onto http://wilmingtonriverfest.com to download the form.

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rorized our high-school English class. Most of our time was spent throwing each other’s notebooks out of the window, rearranging desks, writing hall passes to “Narnia” or “Outer Space,” and inscribing “caulk and bowls” in Sharpie on the mirror of the overhead projector, but to our teacher’s continued amazement we always completed our assigned readings. We were ornery, not illiterate. Ironically, in some people’s eyes (not our teacher’s) reading was more troublesome than our sophomoric mischief.

Most of the books we read—“The Great Gatsby,” “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” “The

Lord of the Flies”—had all been banned at some point in history. The titles joined a long list of familiars banished from American schools and libraries due to obvious reasons (“Slaughterhouse-Five,” “The New Joy of Gay Sex”) or more subtle ones I still don’t completely understand (“James and the Giant Peach,” “Where the Wild Things Are”).

Censorship is not a new thing. The desire to control what people read or write has been around since the development of language. Though unfortunate, it’s a practice which continues today, leaving its black smudge wherever conflicting ideas meet. It takes many forms, from bleeping out swear words on television to the extremity of burning books.

An ongoing effort to combat such literary banishment is the nationwide event Banned Books Week (BBW). Sponsored by the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, BBW is entering its 13th year. Locally family-owned business Old Books on Front Street is going into year three of Banned Books Week celebrations.

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Gwenyfar Rohler, managing partner, remains an advocate for acceptance of literary contributions on a global scale but also of the U.S.’s First Amendment.

“My family has always been a big believer in freedom of speech,” she says, paraphrasing French philosopher Voltaire: “I disagree with everything you say, but I will die for your right to say it. It’s very important, and we live in a day and age where those issues are being stretched and pushed now more than ever.”

BBW draws attention to the issue and also works toward understanding its importance. Rohler says it’s in no way a partisan issue. “A lot of people have a tendency to think about Huck Finn—this type of liberal, left-wing perception of [censorship],” she remarks. “What we really try to do is make a point that it’s not a ‘left or right’ issue; censorship comes from all sides.”

One of the main proponents of this idea was acclaimed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. In “Fahrenheit 451,” his 1953 dystopian classic, he described a world where books are outlawed and firemen, rather than extinguish fires, torch any house that harbors them. It has been interpreted as both a criticism of censorship and a commentary on the frivolity of modern entertainment. “451” has endured much boycotting.

As part of BBW, a celebration of Bradbury’s contributions to literature is planned for Friday, October 5th and will be held at Cameron Art Museum (3201 S. 17th Street) at 7:30 pm. Gil Johnson, a driving force

behind City Stage Theatre Company and personal friend of Bradbury, will speak and perform excerpts from “Fahrenheit 451,” “Something Wicked This Way Comes” and “Dandelion Wine.”

Taking place earlier in the week is a lecture on the first book banned in the English language—the Bible, specifically, the King James version. Before Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, the Bible was printed exclusively in Latin. Members of the clergy were the only ones who could read it, and they utilized this advantage to control the “proles” (to borrow a term from yet another banned book, “Nineteen EightyFour”). Phil Stein, a King James scholar and author of “Let the Words Be Written,” will talk about the history of the vernacular bible.

The lecture will take place at Old Books on Wednesday, October 3rd at 7 p.m. Both the Bradbury and Bible events are free and open to the public.

While banning books from public schools and libraries is still practiced today, there are methods of combating it beyond participation in BBW. Rohler related an anecdote of a particularly memorable incident that coincided with last year’s celebration.

“In the school system of Republic, Missouri, there was a gentleman—and I use that term loosely,” she adds, with a wry smile, “who did not actually have a child in school, but complained about “Slaughterhouse-Five” [by Kurt Vonnegut] being part of the high-school curriculum. The school system wound up upholding the ban on the book, so the Vonnegut library responded by offering a free copy to any high school senior in the district.”

An obvious need for advocacy for literacy on all platforms remains; Banned Books Week fills the void. “Hopefully, among other things, it will provide different aspects to the reading of books you might be familiar with,” she adds. “You’d be amazed at how many people in our society are exposed to books that others may deem to be controversial—for instance, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and, yes, ‘Harry Potter.’ We bring our own experiences and our own agenda to art, to literature, and to life. One of the things that education hopes to do is to help you see things from a different perspective and to ask better questions.”

Rohler hopes the events will draw attention to the complacency many people have regarding censorship. “[Living in a democracy,] we have a tendency to take a lot of things for granted. Freedom and access to information is not something to take for granted.”

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my favorite banned book: Pat Stewart wins second annual essay contest for Banned Books Week

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It was the 1950s and books at my library were not banned, per se, but put in a vault.

The vault was a room behind the desk where no one was allowed except employees. As one of these employees, I could read books from the vault. The only ones I remember were marriage manuals and a copy of “Forever Amber,” by Kathleen Windsor. I had absolutely no interest in reading those books, but it gave me an insight to a world I never knew existed, a place where parents, teachers, judges and the community at large make a big deal about what others may and may not read.

My local school district has a history of book-banning. Parents may bring an objectionable book to the Materials Review Committee. This group of teachers, parents and community members review the book and decide whether to remove it from the reading list or school library. I served on this committee for three terms and did not find a single book so objectionable to remove it.

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books of the 1990s: Shel Silverstein’s “A Light in the Attic.” The committee received a complaint from a parent objecting to two poems and accompanying illustrations. I was ready to do battle with those folks who were citing “suggestive illustrations” and wanted the book out of children’s hands.

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One poem, “Something Missing,” describes a man putting on his socks, shoes, tie and coat, but in the cartoon he forgets to put on his pants. Another, “Spelling Bee” follows a person being stung by a bee, with a tattoo on the rear and message saying, “Hello…You’ve been stung by a bee.”

To get this wonderful book of poems out of the hands of schoolchildren is ridiculous. They will miss the rest of the poems.

One is particularly poignant, “The Little Boy and the Old Man.” The little boy tells the old man how he drops his spoon and wets his pants. When the little boy says, “Grown-ups don’t pay attention to me,” the old man replies that he does the same things, too, ending with, “I know what you mean.”

“Deaf Donald” features a series of graphic illustrations, showing Donald using American Sign Language while Talkie Sue asks him if he likes her. Yet, she leaves because he never answers, saying, “Goodbye, Donald, I’m leaving you.” She left for-

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ever not knowing Donald had been signing “I love you.”

Silverstein’s book is full of goofy stories and wonderful insights into people’s lives.

The drawings are enough to keep a reader turning the page. But to keep this book out of a child’s hands because of showing the bare backside of two cartoon characters is depriving children of looking at life in a new way, one they won’t get reading poetry from the usual sources.

I cringe at the thought of book-banning in general and feel that a book may not be right for an individual child, but need not be removed from a school’s shelves. Assign a different book. Leave the banned book for another child to read and enjoy. Or maybe read it as a defiant act and find out what the other missed!

The bottom line to my story is that I voted to keep this book in the library. So did the other members of the committee. So I did win a battle against banned books in one school district. “A Light in the Attic” is still on its shelves.

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events POWER BREAKFAST Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina governor will speak at a Power Breakfast on 10/3, Wilmington Convention Center. Dem. Lt. Governor Walter Dalton and Rep. candidate, former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, will give remarks and answer audience questions. Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast Series, 7:30am, with program at 8:15am, 10/3. $35 for a seat or $350 for a table of 10. www.WilmingtonPowerBreakfast.com.

PANIC ATTACK 10/5-31: Panic Attack Haunted Attraction is the scariest Halloween season yet. With over 20,000 square feet of all new Hollywood-quality special effects, elaborate sets and terrifying live actors, this year’s Panic Attack Haunted Attraction will not disappoint. Open Thurs-Sat all month, and Tues-Wed., 10/30-31, 6pm. Panic Attack Haunted Attraction is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. Tickets start at $20 www.panicattackhaunt.com or find them on Facebook.

CAREER/COLLEGE INFO SESSION The CFCC Educational Partnerships Office will hold a Career and College Promise Information Session for home school students and parents on October 3, 2012 at 2pm in L107 on CFCC’s Wilmington Campus. Information will be provided regarding: CCP Pathways (what courses are

10/5: PANIC ATTACK OPENS! Wilmington’s goriest, spookiest, creepiest, scariest, most haunted attraction will be opening October 5th! Come prepared to scream and engage in the thrill and shrill fest that is Panic Attack. The haunted warehouse contains 20,000 square feet of special effects, elaborate sets, live actors and lots of frightful props meant for celebration of the freakiest month of the year. Tickets to enter start at $20 and can be purchased on site. Want a sneak peek: www.panicattackhaunt.com. available) CCP; Admission Requirements; Application Deadlines; Registration Process; Accuplacer Testing Schedule and more! 362-7115 WHQR CANDIDATE FORUMS 10/4: NC House District 18, Representative Susi Hamilton (D) and Louis Harmati (R) • 10/8, NC Senate District 9 Senator Thom Goolsby (R) and Deb Butler (D) • 10/18, NC House District 19, Ted Davis Jr. (NHC Commission Chair) and Emilie Swearingen (Kure Beach Councilwoman). NC House District 20, Rick Catlin (Current NHC Commissioner) (R) and Tom Gale (D). WHQR News Director Rachel Lewis Hilburn moderates.

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INVASION OF THE PIRATES PARTY 10/5, 7pm: The Invasion of the Pirates party will be at the Coastline Center w/Tommy B and the Stingers will play and the event will be catered by Chops Deli. Be sure to come in your best pirate attire. Tickets are available thru the website www.invasionofthepirates. com or call Stephanie at 777-2888. They are $40.00 for non members and $30.00 for members. On Saturday night the Flotilla starts at dusk. The entry fee is $25.00 and that includes free dockage downtown for Friday and Saturday night. Prizes areawarded.

WINDS OF WORSHIP Wilmington Prayer Furnace presents Winds Of Worship , 10/11-13, with United Pursuit and Rick Pino.Join us for three days of worship and intimacy as we bask in the Father’s love strategy for the earth and gather in response to the winds of God blowing across our region and nation. This year’s focus is worship and intimacy with God and the awaking of a generation to the extravagant love of God. Free! 7pm at Green Auditorium at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, www.wilmingtonprayerfurnace.org

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WINTER PARK SCHOOL CELEBRATION 10/6, 3-6pm: Alumni celebration for Winter Park School, 204 MacMillan Avenue. Tours, registration. 4-5pm. Meeting in Auditorium, 5-6pm. Refreshments incafeteria. Door prizes to be awarded. Come join us to celebrate 100 years for our beloved Winter Park School!

TRADING POST NO. 1: CAPE FEAR Trading Post No. I: Cape Fear—trade show is the first in a series for traders of the Southern Atlantic. Independent brands will set up shop at Saint Thomas Preservation Hall 10/6 cross-promote with other brands and grow their audience.

Vendors from the footwear and apparel industry will be unload summer inventory and showcase their upcoming merchandise—both established retailers as well as upstart brands. Buyers in attendance will have access to discounted merchandise, a chance to preview upcoming collections and discover upstart brands. Buyers will have the opportunity to network with their peers over food, local brew and good tunes.Tickets: $30-$75. www.showclix.com/event/TP1CapeFear. 252-366-4684 CANDIDATES WHISTLE STOP 10/6, 2pm: Meet and greet with the New Hanover County Democratic candidates for Bd. of Commissioners, Bd. of Education, NC Senate, NC House, Register of Deeds, and more. Free admission - not a fundraiser. Come and talk to the candidates. American Legion Hall, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd. (behind Food Lion), Carolina Beach.

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CANDIDATES FORUM 10/10, 6:30pm: The Cape Fear Green Building Alliance will be hosting a local candidates forum including candidates for NC Senate District 9, NC House Districts 18, 19, and 20 and New Hanover County Commissioners. Candidates will have the opportunity to address the audience with a short prepared remark as well as respond to specific questions from the moderator about sustainability and green building issues. Please join us to hear from the following candidates: NC Senate District 9 Deb Butler (D) and Thom Goolsby (R); NC House District 18 Susi Hamilton (D) and Louis Harmati (R); NC House District 19 Ted Davis Jr. (R) and Emilie Swearingen (D); NC House District 20, Rick Catlin (R) and Tom Gale (D); County Commissioner, Jonathan Barfield

FALL FASHION PREVIEW 10/11: Fall Fashion Preview 2012, 10/11, 7-9pm, Blue Hand Home / The Forum. An evening of style, season essentials, fashion & beauty secrets, local celebrity models, shopping light bites, bubbly & fun! Feat. stores like a.Luxe, He & Me, Lula Balou, Mod, Oliver and more with hosts “Style Girl” Jess Jame, Steven Ward of Steven Ward Hair, Dr. Rosalyn George of Wilmington Dermatology, Makeup Artist Amy Kennison and boutique owners and designers. Age appropriate looks for fall modeled by local celebrities in their 20s to 75+, style and beauty secrets, season essentials,mini-makeovers, massages & essentialoils with Hannah Simmons, delectable bites from Las Olas, sweet treatsfrom Coastal Cupcakes and wine & bubbly courtesy of The FortunateGlass. $25: www.stylegirljessjames.com!

ANNUAL FALL SALE 10/13, Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm, Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. Features delicious, gourmet baked and frozen foods, homemade pickles, jellies & jams. A light lunch will also be offered for sale. The Ministering Circle is a nonprofit organization supporting health care projects in the community since 1888. The Ministering Circle: mdunn2@ec.rr.com PORT CITY RUMBLE 10/13: Traditional and custom hot rod Show returns to downtown Wilmington for the 6th Annual Port City Rumble followed by a live concert.

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WILMINGTON LOCK UP Wilmington Lock Up, 10/3, Courts & Sports, 3525 Lancelot Lane. MDA Wilmington offers support groups, encouragement and workshops for families who have many types of neuro-muscular diseases, from muscular dystrophy to muscular atrophy to Myasthenia Gravis and more!

Participating in the MDA Lock Up raises funds to continue the work. Meghan Connor: 910-7633114. Help “bail” someone out today!

charity/fund-raisers CF LITERACY COUNCIL Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) is offering two free orientations in October: Wed., 10/3, 5:30-7:30pm; 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 instruc-

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JEDREY OPEN 10/5-7: 19th annual Jedrey Open hosted by the nonprofit Jedrey Family Foundation in your calendar. Raised over $20,000 last year to aid local families suffering with Cancer and enduring financial burdens. 10/5, 7pm: Kick off Celebration at Buffalo Wild Wings at Monkey junction , w/ raffle and music by Jam Sandwich. 10/6: Washer tournament and Pig Pickin’ Raffle to be held at the Wilmington Moose Lodge from 2-9pm. Live music with Johnny Acoustic and DJ by Global DJ Entertainment, food and raffle. $10/person.

• 10/7: Shotgun Golf Tournament at Wilmington Municipal. Teams of 4, 100/person. Paul Jedrey, 910-619-8745 or www.Jedreyopen.com NC STATE FOOSBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The 38th annual North Carolina State Foosball Championships: 10/5-7, Break Time Billiards Sports Bar and Grill, 127 South College Rd., w/ over $2,500.00 in cash and prizes. Portion of the tournament proceeds will go to support the Brigade Boys & Girls Club, which has been in the forefront of youth development in the Wilmington area for 116 years, working with youth from disadvantaged economic, social and family

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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.

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circumstances. Bonzini U.S.A. tour will hold 5th Annual Cape Fear Links Challenge, at Castle Bay Country Club in Hampstead, NC (contact Steve Hebert of Break Time Billiards and Sports Bar for details) before kicking off 10/5, w/registration at 4pm; novice doubles/singles and DYP following. 10/6 Registration at 11am, w/singles and doubles following in expert to ladies to seniors and more. 10/7: 11am. Tavle fees 420/player for whole weekend or $10/first event and $5/ each add. event. Reg. fee included in table fee. www. bonziniusa.com

play both ends against each other and come out on top. Show will run at 8pm, Thurs. -Sat. with a Sun. matinee, 3pm. $18-$20. Opening night will be Pay-What-You-Can with just a $5 minimum! Cash only and sold on a first come, first serve basis at the door only. bAny payment over $5 will help obtain items on Big Dawg’s wishlist and funding for future shows. If you would still like to reserve tickets early to ensure a seat for Opening Night, Early Reservation Tickets are $15 online or by phone. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St., www.bigdawgproductions.org.

PAWS-ABILITY Paws-Ability’s 2nd Annual Poker Run on Bicycle will draw 200 bicycle riders to Ocean Isle Beach on 10/7 to raise funds to support the needs of local animal rescue groups, animal shelters and animal programs that affect Brunswick County.

Pre-reg: $25 per rider at the Ocean Isle Inn on Ocean Isle Beach for a visit to 7 local sites to pick a playing card at each site that will form a poker hand. Riders will return to the Ocean Isle Inn for a party, silent auction, entertainment and dinner.

Prizes awarded for the best poker hand collected. Mail a check with participant’s name, email address and phone number to: Paws-Ability, P O Box 6174, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 or visit www.paws-ability.org

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 10/5, 10pm ($5). Cult-classic performed with a live shadow cast and audience participation. • Paranormal Illusionist Aiden Sinclair, 10/11-13, 7pm ($20), mystifies audiences with a blend of magic, escapism and ghost stories. • “The Buffy Horror Picture Show,” 10/13, 9pm, ($5)—a musical episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” performed by a live shadow cast! • “Little Shop of Horrors,” 10/1821, 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

DREAMS LET’S GET STARTED DREAMS presents its annual show, “Let’s Get Started,” 10/13, 6pm at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside, feat. dining, art gallery, student performances, live auction and dance party. Sponsorships still available; tickets, $75. Level 2 tickets: $35, come 7:30pm for dessert and show. 910772-1501.

10/7: PAWS-ABILITY They help rescue animals while supporting the needs of shelters and programs all across Brunswick County. As citizens of the Cape Fear, it’s our duty to ensure the wonderful nonprofit that is Paws-Ability continues to work for their cause. Their 2nd annual Poker Run on Bicycle will rouse 200 riders to Ocean Isle Beach come October 7th.

For $25 a rider, participants will visit seven sites to pick a playing card, while returning to the home base for a round of poker. Afterward, a silent auction, party, dinner and more will be held at Ocean Isle Inn. More info: www.paws-ability.org

CHARITY GOLF OUTING 10/13, 9am: 3rd Annual Stephanie Garrison Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Paw’s Place will be held at the Topsail Greens Golf Club; $60/team member, includes two mulligans, food and beverage. Cash and check donations accepted—dog and cat food appreciated! Gordie Garrison: 910-538-7707 or Sydney’s Tavern at 910-793-2628.

FOURTH ANNUAL SALTY PAWS 10/20: 4th annual Salty Paws Festival, w/proceeds helping care and medical assistance for so many neglected and abused animals. Hosted

by Saving Animals During Disasters, a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to aid in the rescue and support of disaster affected animals, past events have welcomed up to 2,500 people, 75 vendors and more pets than we could count.

Music, food, pet contests and adoptions, lots of activities for adults, children and pets, and many prizes will be given out all afternoon. Corporate sponsors welcome at all levels, $40-$1500. Linda: 910-471-7270

theatre/auditions BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS 10/4-7, 11-14 and 18-21, “The Lion In Winter.”

Written by James Goldman, directed by Robb Mann. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen. King Henry II of England has three sons by Eleanor of Aquitaine. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule and it is likely the country will be torn apart by revolution. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to

THALIAN ASSOCIATION Through 10/7: Wilmington premiere of the musical 9 to 5, based on the popular motion picture concerning female empowerment in the workplace, w/original score by Dolly Parton including Oscar-nominated title song. Directed by Mike Thompson with music direction by Amanda Hunter and choreography by Mary Beth Henderson, runs Thurs-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $25 with senior, student and group discounts. For tickets 910/632.2285; etix.com; thalian.org. 910-2511788 or by visiting thalian.org.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE 10/11-14, 8pm or Sun, 2pm. The Glass Menagerie is one of the most enduring works of the American theater. Williams won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award on his way to becoming the playwright of the American South. The play has been made into films starring Joanne Woodward and Katharine Hepburn. Amanda Wingfield loves her crippled daughter Laura and rebellious son Tom not wisely, but too much. When a gentleman caller is asked to sweep Laura off her feet, heartbreak strikes and the family collapses. Tickets are Available at the Kenan Box Office: (910) 962-3500. $5-$12.http://www.uncw.edu/arts/ boxoffice.html

I KNEW THAT ONCE 10/19-20, 7:30pm; 21, 2:30pm: Co-created by eight artists and a cast of 45, ages 7-77, I That Once is an amazing show of movement and theatre, feat. video footage, eccentric cos-

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tumes with wild hats, live improvisational music with Jesse Manno, humorous poetic prose and rhyme, the beautiful, healing, surround sound from a choir of women’s voices, and a set installation including 15,000 origami shapes that will transform the stage in Building D at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church into a glittering cave of possibility. Narrated by a comical duo of accidental catalysts, it weaves together the stories of the dancers exploring ways of expressing and connecting in contemporary times. The show reminds us that creating the world we want is not an illusion, but completely possible. Tickets 303-449-5720 or www.turningthewheel.org/cit-

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

Think you’re a funny guy? No?! Wanna be? Then, head over to Cape Fear Community College for their StandUp Comedy class, taking place October 11th through December 6th. The class will allow funny people to try out new material, gain feedback, and learn about the basics of stand-up, all while overcoming stage fright!

It’s $68 only and can be signed up for by calling 910362-7319. The class will be instructed by local thespian and funny-gal Brooklyn Green. ies, and at Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. Adults $15; students with ID, seniors and youth ages 2-10 $1; youth under 2 free.

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urday Fun Time, Saturdays, 11am.: Interactive kids adventure show with lunch! Join DOCK the dog and his two-legged 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 Attractions 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.

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.

THEATRE NOW Starting 10/5 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.

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STANDUP COMEDY 10/11, 6pm: CFCC is offering a Stand-Up Comedy class. Always wanted to try it? This class will give you an open forum to try out your material, create new material, gain feedback, and overcome performance anxiety. The course will start October 11 and run through December 6.

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CABINEERS PROMOTIONS 10/13: Comedy show and a cookout birthday celebration for Rina. All about food, family, friends and laughter! Comedy show will feat. Tito from BET’s Comic View and Big Mike. $10 through 9/28. Bring a single unwrapped toy for $15 or more and receive free ticket into event tous go to Family Neighborhood Institute. Cookout: 6pml show, 8pm. 910-200-3683 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!

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music/concerts DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 10/8-11/18: The Jersey Boys, story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. • The Australian Pink Floyd Show comes to DPAC, Durham Performing ArtsCenter on 10/14. The 2012 world tour “Exposed in the Light” is better than ever with music from “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals.” “Dark Side of the Moon,” “The Wall” and more. • 10/19: Indigo Girls at DPAC; tickets onsale, 8/3. DPACnc.com, 919-680-2787 NC SYMPHONY All Wilmington concerts at 8pm in Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Schedule: 10/13: Brahms’ First Symphony, w/Sarah Hicks, conductor, feat. Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Berlioz: Love Scene from Romeo et Juliette, Weber: Overture to Der Freischütz, Brahms: Symphony No. 1. www.ncsymphony.org ROCK FOR THE CURE Rock for the Cure is a breast cancer benefit concert put on by UNCW’s Communication Studies Society. This is the 6th annual Rock for the Cure which raises money for local women fighting breast cancer. The event will be held on the rooftop of The Reel Cafe in downtown Wilmington and will include live music, a raffle, and a silent auction. All of the proceeds from the event go to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project. http://student.uncw.edu/rockforthecure or Victoria Humphrey, vch7874@uncw.edu MIKE CROSS Mike Cross will be returning to Thalian Hall on Friday, 10/19, at 8pm. Cross’s one-man turbocharged stage shows have become legendary, serving up a collection of humorous songs, sensitive ballads, Will Rogers-like tales, twelve-string Delta blues, and fiery Celtic and Appalachian fiddle tunes. Mike’s music is a unique blend of folk, blues, rock, country, and Irish, spiced with a good dose of wonderfully warped wit, which “crosses” all musical boundaries and defies categorization. Tickets: $18-$28, www.thalianhall.org. mikecross.com.

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SEAFOOD BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL 19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival: 10/13-14, feat. 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Blues Icon, the legendary founding member of the Allman Bros, Gregg Allman , along with 14 other blues and jazz groups on two stages at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, including the Will McBride Group.

Allman will tour in support of his seventh solo album, his first in 13 years, Low Country Blues.

Tickets: $40/adv for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $50/Saturday (Gregg Allman plays Saturday night) and $15/Sun. Kids 12 and under are free. No coolers or pets; chairs, towels and blankets welcome. 910-458-8434 or greg@pleasureislandnc.org. Tickets going fast: www.eventbrite.com/event/1908102185 WILMINGTON SYMPHONY 10/20, 8pm: Rendezvous in Paris, UNCW Kenan Auditoriums. Mike Waddell, Clarinet. Make the acquaintance of French music from two centuries, Baroque composer Jean-Phillippe Rameau’s Les Indes Galantes and Claude Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie, oneof the most beautiful works in the clarinet repertoire. This perfect “10” of a concert concludes with Maurice Ravel’s sensational Bolero! 910-962-3500 or www.wilmingtonsymphony.org.

dance BABS MCDANCE Line Dancing in September, Mon, 6pm, 9/26 and 10/3. • Smooth Bronze/Silver Ballroom w/Jessica. Mon, 7pm-9pm: Bronze- 7pm-8pm and Silver- 8pm-9pm (You must have an understanding of Bronze Level to participate in silver). • Country Western Two Step every Tues, Sept, 7-9pm. • West Coast Swing Wed., 7-9pm. Bronze, 7-8pm; Silver 8-9pm. • Shag, Thurs., Beginner, 7-8pm; Interm/Adv., 8-9pm. Classes by Babs and Eddie. Open practice, 9pm. • Zumba w/ Karson Reed, Mon/Wed, 9:15-10:15am; Sat., 9-10am; Tues/Thurs, 6-7pm. Free childcare in mornings.

• Babs’ Ballroom Blitz, Sat., 9/22, 7:30, Bring a dish to share! $5-$10. • Zumba Glow in the Dark Party, 9/22, 8-10pm, $10-$15. babsmcdance. com 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

historical paradigms. Re-appropriating African tribal costumes, ancient Roman military attire, and science fiction iconography, Benes references traditional Western portraiture, contemporary technology, and questions both the legitimacy of past records and the direction of future cultures.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM The Friends of the Arboretum and the Wilming76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB ton Art Association present Art in the Arboretum Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club 2012, an annual outdoor showcase for a wide meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Cenrange of garden friendly media categories. Slated for 10/6, 10am-4pm, and 10/7, noon-4pm, at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, this year’s event will launch two new divisions: nature inspired and metal smiths. Other two- and It’s one of the best annual events to celebrate the arts jewelry three-dimensional artwork include glass, texand the fall! The Friends of the Arboretum hold their an- tiles, metal, stepping stones, wood, painting nual arts fest, welcoming the Wilmington Art Association and photography. Plein Air artist demonstraand other artists to showcase a wide range of garden- tions. New this year are a special art show sale sponsored by the Ability Garden and friendly art. Sculpture, photography, painting and more and a children’s art activity area managed by the will be on display both the 6th (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Children’s Museum. Proceeds from the anthe 7th (noon to 4 p.m.) at 6206 Oleander Drive. Plein- nual event help support the Arboretum’s wide artist demonstrations will take place, live music will range of educational and public service programs. Reg. open: Gary Levesque, 910-798play, and a children’s area will be available. All sales 7670 or www.wilmingtonart.org/index.php.

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ter 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 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.

OPEN DESIGN CONTEST The North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington, Inc. in partnership with the City of Wilmington, North Carolina, and the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, present the Riverfront Park Azalea Festival Water Feature Open Design Competition. The objective of this competition is to find the designer and design for the water feature that will be placed at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington. This water feature will commemorate the North Carolina Azalea Festival, its history, traditions, values and community

ARTISTS WANTED Call to artists Projekte Gallery & Lounge is now accepting submissions that depict fear, exploring our fears and the role fears play in our lives and in our society. Are you plagued by fear, do you embrace it to help keep safe, is it a source of entertainment for you, or maybe fear is used to manipulate certain situations? Artists are encouraged to submit 1-5 .jpeg images of 2D work in any medium for consideration.

Deadline for submissions is 10/21, 5pm. .Kraig Bienias 910-763-1197.

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 country 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

2nd Annual Gary Shell Cross-City ! n w o t n i st Run, Ride & Roll Event BeTrail 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.

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.

Activities include:

art/exhibits CHUCK CARMACK EXHIBIT 10/4, 6:30pm: Featured artist Chuck Carmack shows photography at Wild Bird & Garden. Nature Art Exhibit reception takes place Thurs., 10/4, 6:30-8pm. 3501 Oleander Drive www.wildbirdgardeninc.com KAJAHI BENES “Kajahl Benes: Recent Work “will be on view at the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building through 10/5. Recent Work, co-sponsored by the Upperman African American Cultural Center, is the first solo exhibition by recent Hunter College Master of Fine Arts graduate, Kajahl Benes.

Benes’ oil paintings merge icons from parallel histories along with his own constructed mythology prodding the viewer to re-examine mainstream

spirit. The water feature will be the focal point of the new Riverfront Park design. Open to all professional artists and artist teams from all fields: architects, engineers, product designers, artists, etc. Interdisciplinary teamwork is encouraged to ensure a fluid, working design.

Entries will only be accepted by those officially registered for the competition at www.ncazaleafestival.org . Upon registration, participants will receive an e-mail with further instructions and information. Contest deadline is October 19, 2012. The signature water feature shall be designed and delivered no later than February 28, 2013.

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• Cross-City Trail scavenger hunt • Trick-or-healthy treating • Trick-your-bike competition • Bicycle safety Open for Lunch and Dinner • Live music • Health screenings, wings ribs salads • Vendors and other activities.

THIS EVENT IS FREE.

Free t-shirts are given to those who Exchange pre-rInethe gisCotton ter.

Downtown Wilmington

Registration forms are available at 762-4354

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through Saturday, closed Sunday. www.uncw. edu/ba/campus_map.htm FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2012 are free monthly events where local galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture.

Self-guided tours feature exhibitions of various artistic genres, as well as opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities. Dates: 10/26. www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.

CHECKER CAB GALLERY Checker Cab Gallery will hold a reception for “Evolution: Art by Steve Bakunas.” Don’t miss this featured exhibit and check out Checker Cab Gallery’s current location at 9 S. Front Street with work by nearly sixty local artists including many new pieces now on display on all three floors of this beautiful space. 6-9pm.

LIVING TOTEMS Artists have painted the pine trees surround 2TEN HAUSTUDIO with personal Totem designs as well as painted 6 foot totem boards ondisplay in the gallery. Opening Reception is from 1-4 pm and runs until October 31st with hours by appt. www.haustudio.com ART FOR THE MASSES AFTM 2012, 10th anniversary, will take place 105, Sat., 11/17, Burney and Warwick centers on the UNCW campus. All-original fine art priced at $250 or less, with UNCW student art also available for purchase. AFTM is free and open to the public, with a requested $3 door donation to help fund public arts projects at the university. Artists exhibiting at AFTM will retain 100 percent of the

proceeds; register starting in July. Info/reg. materials: www.uncw.edu/artforthemasses. Artists’ fees will be used to fund the event the following year.

SILVER COAST WINERY Silver Coast Winery Art Gallery feat. the artistry of 4 artists, Karen Gore, Ricky Evans, Michael Green and David McCunemn through 12/15.

Karen Gore has garnered 16 awards for her work during the past six years and has been commissioned by numerous patrons. David McCune’s mediums include, but are not limited to metal sculpture, metal wall art, watercolors, photography, acrylic, jewelry and custom furniture.

Kokopelli sculptures, beach subject art, suns of various sizes, abstract wall art will all be available.

Ricky Evans is a self-taught artist whose name has become synonymous with lighthouses along the eastern U.S. coastline. Michael S. Green works in several medias such as water color, wood carving, air brushing, acrylic and oil. 6680 Barbeque Road www.silvercoastwinery.com. 910 287 2800.

WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION The Wilmington Art Association (W.A.A.) proudly announces the opening of their new permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington, showcasing WAA artists. The public is invited to come down and check out the new space and join in the celebration. 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 A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Galley is honored to show the work of local artists, author and world traveler

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

David D. Hume and Italian-American artist Marina Baldo. Baldo’s miniature landscapes through Dec. 2012. Stop by during gallery hours to view these works as well as works by other local artists. 1903 Princess St. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-3pm. (910) 251-8854 PROJEKTE 10/5-11/3: “SCAPES: land and sea” by Bonnie England and Danielle Couture, with opening reception 10/6, 6-9pm, and closing recep. on 10/26. Introduces new bodies of work that features the predominant subjects of each artist’s artwork; landscapes, seascapes and figurescapes. • Weekly events: Mon., open mic; Tues, 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; 2nd & 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name & guests, 9pm-12pm.. 523 South 3rd St. 910-5088982. www.theprojekte.com

museums BATTLESHIP Hidden Battleship: 10/13, 8:30-12:30pm or 1:305:30pm tours. Behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship consists of small groups with guides, who will explore the bow (officers’ country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office, torpedo area), Engine room #1 and more! Lmited to ages 12 and older; 40 participants/time slot. $45/$35 for Friends of the Battleship or active military. • Ghost Ship: 10/19, 20, 26, 27, 7-10pm: The most anticipated scare and haunted house of the sea-

son as the Battleship NC turns into a haunting shade of green and starting Friday night, 10/19, the vessel turns into Ghost Ship. Venture below if you dare on four frightening evenings; tickets go on sale each night at 6:30. $10; no advance tickets will be sold and you must be in line by 9:30 to ensure your ticket to have the scare of your life. facebook.com/GhostShipNC. • Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash, 10/30, 5:30-8pm.

Trick or Treat aboard the Battleship NC with Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends as they come back to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares it is the best location for the family to share. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www. battleshipnc.com. Open Tues-Thurs, 8am-5pm except Christmas Day, when Battleship opens at noon. www.battleshipnc.com BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Bellamy Mansion Museum’s Reverse Raffle promises an exciting evening with prizes galore!Only 300 tickets are sold, greatly increasing your chances of winning. Tickets: $50 each and that gets an individual entrance to a fun Reverse Raffle event with hors d’oeuvres and wine,

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and guest emcee Mayor Bill Saffo. 10/4, 7pm.

Thursday, October 4th. And if you have aPrizes include up to $1000 in cash and also include art work, a weekend at the Umstead Spa and Resort, tickets to local attractions, gift certificates to local restaurants, and much more.910-2513700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: “The Transformative Power of Friendship: 3 Collectors, 3 Friends, 3 Gifts—From Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist’s Workplace: Minnie Evans, Elisabeth Chant and Claude Howell” • Exhibition tours every Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • Jazz at CAM: 10/4, Mike Waddell and Bobby Russell. $5-$10.

• CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm.

Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School classes: cameronartmuseum.com/adult.php or call 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024). • Tai Chi and Yoga! Beginners are always welcome. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum. com or 910-395-5999.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: 10/5: 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. Gallery talk on Friday, 10/18, 7-8:30pm, with Curator Barbara Rowe and Historian Jan Davidson. Limited to 30 people and can be made by calling 910798-4362. Admission for the gallery talk is $5 for members; $7 for non-members. • Cape Fear Treasures: Campaigning through 1/13/2012: Feart. 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: stronomy Adventures, 10/6, 13, 20, 27, 1-4pm.

Free w/dmission. 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! • Mythical Monsters, 10/21, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm. Free w/admission. See the night sky and find out about the mythological creatures ancient peoples saw in the stars. • Museum Carts—Explore artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout the Museum. Activities and locations vary, 10/7, 1-3pm.

Free w/admission. • Fragments of War, 10/18, 7-8:30pm. $5 for members; $7 nonmem. Cape Fear Museum Curator Barbara Rowe and Historian Jan Davidson will discuss rarely-seen Civil War artifacts, including flags, uniforms, documents and the stories they can tell. Space is limited to 30 people, so register early. • Science Spooktacular, 10/20, 6-10pm. $3 for members, $6 for non-members. Unleash your inner mad scientist as you create concoctions that bubble, glow, or even smoke! Take a spooky tour to ex-

plore skeletons, weird weather, and more! Sponsored by Connect A Million Minds.• Hours: 9am5pm 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.

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. www.latimerhouse. org

NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (hyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features nonnative marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop.

Pre-reg. classes. 910-458-8257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

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 11am6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10/6: YachtVenture, 5:30-9:30pm, Marine Max WB, 130 Short St. Explore the finest docked yachts in the area and join us for this fund-raiser, with auction items like hunting trip or WB weekedn getaway or dinner cruise for 6 on th eSuture Self IV. Mem: $100, non: $125. Raffles tickets $100. Reservations rqd. www.yachtadventure. com. • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Leading to Reading Literacy Class , 9am, and 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; Sun., Acting Club 2pm.

• 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

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

sports/recreation BRIDGE LESSONS 10/4-11/8: 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 US OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNEY 34th Anniversary U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, 10/4-6, Southport Marina. AThe tournament pays 55 places in its primary prize category including $25,000 for the largest king mackerel.

Sponsors such as the Primary Sponsor, Southport Marina and Grand Patron sponsors, BEMC, Dosher Memorial Hospital, add almost 50 more supplementary cash prizes to the event. Enjoy your favorite tunes on Thursday night from 4pm-8pm and Saturday night from 4:30pm-7pm.

Saturday is also a great time to come out and enjoy a good old-fashioned fish fry beginning at 3pm. Friday is always exciting as the boats rush to checkout between 7-9am at Lockwood Folly Inlet, N.C. Baptist Assembly Pier at Fort Caswell, Little River, Masonboro Inlet and Snows Cut. The action really heats up between 3-4pm when the boats line up to weigh in at Southport Marina before the scales close. Have some refreshments, buy a T-shirt and enjoy the fun. Saturday’s fishing is over at 4pm with the awards ceremony at 7pm. www.usopenkmt.com.

RUNS/RACES Oct. 6: Cycle North Carolina–End of Ride Celebration. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. http:// cnc.ncsports.org/fallCNCRide • Oct. 6: Run for the Ta-Ta’s 5K. 8am. Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington. www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org • Oct. 6: Combat Mud Run 5K. 8am. 2412 Infantry Rd. www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org • Oct. 7: Run the River 8K Race. 8am race/6:30am register. CFCC parking lot (beside PPD). www. wilmingtonriverfest.com/events/run-the-river8k • Paws4people foundation is pleased to announce the 1st annual Zombie Run, to be held

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.910763-2634, on 10/13-14, 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!

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Invasion of the Pirates Flotilla Saturday Oct. 6th Bar Opens @ 5:30

AHOY MATEYS! Heed the warning and join us as we invade the fair city of Wilmington with the Flotilla. The bar opens @ 5:30 so Wet yer Whistle with some grog, wear ye finest pirate garb and enjoy a dinner prepared for Blackbeard Stay on board and watch the festivities end with the grand display of Fireworks @ 9:05. Call now to reserve or ye will walk the plank! $50

UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY EXPLORATION CRUISES Starting Oct 4th @ 10 a.m. 2 hour cruise WE ARE STARTING A 5 WEEK SERIES ON THE HISTORY & MYSTERY OF WHAT LIES BENEATH THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...COME ON BOARD and view our flat screen what is beneath you.. THIS WILL BE A 2 HOUR SCAN OF THE HARBOR $27 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

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

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at Hugh MacRae park, Sat., 10/13. Runners alfee for competitors and admission is free for all lowed to run the 1.5 mile trail at the speed of their spectators. Novice and veteran competitors alike choice, and the course will be infested with zomare encouraged to compete. All competitors will bies. Zombies will be hidden along the course receive a free official Hyperflite K-10 Competibehind trees and bushes, popping out as the tion Standard flying disc and the top three teams runners and walkers move along the course. Parwill receive awards. 910-256-7925 ticipants will be approached by the zombies as BRUNSWICK BRAWL MTN. BIKE RACE they attempt to retrieve flags worn around their Brunswick MTB Festival will take place at Brunsbeltline. www.wilmingtonzombierun.com or email p4pwnc@gmail.com. $15, ages 12-17; $18, UNCW students; $20, ages 18 and over; zombie: $25 and must be 14 years or older. Day of registration, add $5. Checkin: 1-3:30pm, day of race at race location.

Have a li’l Julia Child on your hands? The next Betty There will also be a costume contest.

• Oct. 20: PPD Beach2Battleship Iron Crocker? Well, sign her (and him) up at Wrightsville Distance Triathlon. 7am. Ranked among Beach Park and Recreation for their ongoing youth the top 10 iron distance triathlons in the cooking classes. They’re held Mondays through the world by Triathlete magazine. Wrights29th and again November 5th through 17th. Particiville Beach/Downtown Wilmington. www. pants garner hands-on experience and will learn a beach2battleship.com

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new recipe every week. Before you know, dinner-makMOUNTAINS TO COAST BIKE TOUR ing becomes a family affair! Sign up by calling (910) On 10/6, an estimated 1,000 amateur cyclists from more than 35 states and 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com. four countries (Canada, Germany, Great Britain, and Russia) will converge on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. That’s when the Cycle North Carolina’s 14th annual Mountains wick Nature Park in Leland, 10/13-14, 8:30amto the Coast Bike Tour of the state will conclude 4pm. Feat. kids’ group rides, bicycle mechanic its weeklong odyssey. Hosted by NC Amateur and skills clinics, kids’ skills area, demo bikes Sports (NCAS)—a non-profit organization that from Bicycle Gallery (Jax) and Sunday’s Brunshosts the Powerade State Games of North Carowick Brawl Mountain Bike Endurance Race with lina—Cycle North Carolina is a fully supported $1,500 in cash prizes (11am-5pm); various levrecreational bike tour. Formed in 1999, the event els for men/women, $30-$100 fee. Hourly group is designed to promote physical fitness and rides on the trains for all skill levels. www.capehealth, provide economic impact and publicity to fearsorba.com. communities across the state, while showcasing PLEASURE ISLAND SURF FISHING the state’s beauty, scenic attractions and cultural 10/19-21: Attracting over 300 anglers annudiversity. 14th Annual Cycle NC Mountains to the ally, the Pleasure Island Surf Fishing ChalCoast Bike Tour takes place through 10/6, along lenge. Walking and four-wheel drive access a back-road tour of the Tar Heel State from Breto the beaches. Surf fishing, fine eating on the vard to Carolina Beach. This year’s cross-state sand, and an excuse to spend three days on the route allows cyclists to explore the diverse tobeach only sweeten the pot. 36-hour marathon pography, culture and history of NC from the picfeatures categories for speckled trout, sea multuresque Blue Ridge Mountains to the Piedmont let, pompano, black drum, bluefish, flounder, an to Wilmington’s historic river district, Greenfield optional Red Drum Calcutta, Lady, Junior, and Lake, the Intracoastal Waterway and the big finSenior Angler prizes. There are over 35 different ish at Carolina Beach’s original boardwalk. www. ways for anglers to get in on the over $12,000 ncsports.org in prize money awarded annually. Registration is WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS from 2-10pm, on Friday, October 19, with fishing Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and The Cape hours running from midnight Friday to noon on Fear Naturalist, Joseph Abbate, will be conductSunday and awards shortly following the close ing daily and weekly birding tours in New Haof competition. Three 24-hour weigh stations will nover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties in search be manned for the duration of the competition of migrating and resident avian species. Come hours—one centrally located at Island Tackle & join the renowned birder, as he guides you on an Hardware, one on the Freeman Park four-wheel open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterdrive access at the north end of the Island, and way, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of one on the drive-on beach at the Fort Fisher State Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, and HutaRecreation area.Public parking area between the ff Island. Come relax on the catamaran style boat Sea Witch Café and the Carolina Beach Yacht while observing the diverse flora and fauna that Basin, on the 19th. Fee for the Pleasure Island coastal North Carolina has to offer. Topics will Surf Fishing Challenge is $55 before October 8 include a strong emphasis on shorebird identifiand $65 after. www.fishermanspost.com, emailcation and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh ing surf@fishermanspost.com or Max Gaspeny function. The bird species of Interest include: (910) 409-8379.

Caspian Tern, Red-breasted Merganser, BuffleWILMINGTON WATER TOURS head, Lesser Yellowlegs, Common Loon, and 2 hour Eco/History Cruise Tues-Sat, 10am. EaBlack-bellied Plover. Masonboro Island Birding gle’s Island Cruises 50 minute narrated cruises Cruise: 10/10, 10-12pm; $35; Hutaff Island Exon the hour at 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm daily Mon- Sat. ploration, 10/27, 10am-3pm, $75; Masonboro Is• See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, Sunset land Shelling Eco-Tour, 9/17 and 10/11, 11-1pm, Cruise on Tues & Wed w/light narration. Departs $35; Photography Sunset Cruise. 9/19, 10/19, 6pm for 2 hours. • Acoustic Spotlight on our 4-6pm, $35. www.capefearnaturalist.com Sunset Cruise is on Thurs-Sat., 6-8pm, w/differBARK IN THE PARK ent local musician. • Starlight Cruise on Thurs10/13, 11am (rain date, 10/14, 1pm): A local Sat, 8:30pm for an hour. See the unique lights of championship for the 2012 Hyperflite SkyhounWilmington after dark from the river. Wilmington dz Canine Disc Champions, Wrightsville Beach Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. RSVP: 910-338Park, 321 Causeway Dr., where athletic canines 3134 and WWW.Wilmingtonwatertours.com can be seen, literally, jumping for joy. No entry 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! 910-256-7925. 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. Preregistration is required. (910) 256-7925. www. townofwrightsvillebeach.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 11/5-12/17 (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. 910-7778889 www.happylittlesingers.com

lectures/readings

POET CYNTHIA HUNTINGTON Acclaimed poet and memoirist Cynthia Huntington will give a reading of her work at 7 PM, 10/4, in Kenan Hall room 1111 , UNCW. Huntington is the fall 2012 distinguished visiting writer-in-residence for poetry in the creative writing MFA program. Her 2003 poetry collection, The Radiant, won the prestigious Levis Prize, and her latest collection, Heavenly Bodies, was released earlier this year. Free and open to the public. Reception sponsored by the department and book signing sponsored by Pomegranate Books will follow reading. 910-962-7063.

POWER LUNCH SERIES 10/8, 11:30am: Roy Williams, UNC’s head basketball coach, will speak 10/8 at a Power Lunch at the Wilmington Convention Center, in partnership with the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. The event will also serve as the launch of the Hall of Fame’s newest initiative, the Greater Wilmington Sports Club. The club will hold a lunch with speakers on the first Friday of each month from September through May, providing opportunities to hear from influential high school, college and professional sports figures.

Members and sponsors of the Greater Wilmington Sports Club will also support young people engaged in athletics through the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame scholarship program.

Register: www.LunchWithRoy.com.

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dramatist, “Charles Dickens.” The performance will be held at the Brunswick Community College from 5:00 pm -8:30 pm. prof. Engel is a scholar and performer whose infectious enthusiasm and radiant wit creates an imaginative and delightful presentation.

ing the month of October in the Department of Creative Writing MFA program. His most recent nonfiction work, The Eskimo and the Oil Man, was released in May 2012 and is about the battle over offshore oil taking place in the Arctic.

910-962-7063.

THE DICKENS NOBODY KNOWS 10/9: World renowned Dickens scholar and brilliant performer, Dr. Elliott Engel will present “The Dickens Nobody Knows” at Odell Williamson Auditorium; a charming and delightful evening of sharing insights about Charles Dickens, literary genius, actor, philanthropist, and “super star” of the Victorian era. “Meet and Greet” and dinner with Dr. Engel at 5pm, performance at 7:30pm.910-755-5383 or www.brunswickartscouncil.org. Odell Williamson: 910-7557416.

ELAINE HENSON 10/15, 7:30pm: Local author, and Society member Elaine Henson will bring us her picture history on the building of the Intracoastal Waterway, from Wrightsville Beach to the South Carolina line. It was far more than just Snow’s Cut. Free and open to public. Federal Point History Center, 1121-A North Lake Park Blvd. www.federalpointhistory.org

MAGIC JOHNSON Magic Johnson will speak 10/11 at Trask Coliseum. The public is invited to attend this free event, but tickets will be required. Johnson, former NBA basketball star and current entrepreneur and philanthropist, will focus his talk on building a successful life, overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals. UNCW is working with local schools and youth groups to bring in several hundred middle school students to hear Johnson’s encouraging message. His lecture is made possible by Wilma Daniels’ gift to UNCW lecture series. www.uncw.edu/daniels.

BOB REISS Acclaimed author and journalist Bob Reiss will give a reading of his work at UNCW, 7pm, 10/11 in Kenan Hall room 1111. Reiss will be teaching creative nonfiction during October in the UNCW Department of Creative Writing MFA program.

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classes/workshops CFFA 10/2, 6:30pm: Cape Fear Fencing Association (CFFA) will offer its next beginners’ fencing class and will run for six weeks. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, the six-week class will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:307:30 pm; $50. Annual fee of $5 to USA Fencing to cover insurance. Lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. All equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Learn basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy. Graduates will have the option of continuing to fence with the CFFA which offers fencing Tues/Thurs, 7:30pm.

LAKE SHORE COMMONS Lake Shore Commons is hosting educational senior seminars, “Let’s Talk Seniors”: 10/16, 23 and 25, 11am, at Lake Shore Commons,

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full amount of college credit, but are offered over an accelerated period of time. Classes start on Oct. 17. The last day to register is Oct. 16. CFCC Admissions Office: (910) 362-7557 or admissions@cfcc.edu.

FALU DAFA Falun Dafa, also know as Falun Gong, is an advanced cultivation practice of mind, body and spirit. First session will explain the history and nature of the practice. Then, there will be a demonstration of the excercises. All present will be invited to participate. The location will be the Northeast New Hanover County library in the Oakroom at 15:00 Saturday 10/6. 910-5475870. Greg Dickinson: agd4308@gmail.com

COASTAL ATHLETICS Sat., 10/20, Pitching/Catching Clinic, Ages 9-12, 9am-noon. Price: $50. Year-round school break • 10/15-19: Baseball Camp, ages 7-12, 9am-noon. $50; extend stay extra $20. pppbcarroll@aol.com

WOODTURNING 10/11-11/15, 6-10pm, Thursdays: Master woodturning instructors from Wilmington Area Woodturners Associationhave volunteered to teach a Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) course on woodturning. There will be six four hour blocks of instruction and will include shop safety, lathe operation, correct tool usage, tool sharpening, several turning projects, and the appropriate finish for each project. Enroll through Jennifer Hering jhering@cfcc.edu, 910-362-7901; or Bill Kawczynski 910-362-7909, CFCC. ADULT SCENE STUDY/MONOLOGUE Nicole Farmer, Juilliard graduate, actress, director and acting coach for 30 years, is offering a month long workshop in script analysis and building a character. If you were cast tomorrow could you craft your role? Do you know how to begin the important work required before you ever set foot on stage or on set? This class will give you the tools to audition and perform with confidence. Tues. in Oct. Interested actors ages 18-99 can schedule an audition w/Nicole: 919360-5792.

WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING An in depth look at the Earth Chronicles/Cycles that coincide with the Mayan Calender and Galactic Alignment of December 21, 2012. Inner Sage, 4016 Wrightsville Ave. Oct. 14 from 1-4 pm. Cost $30. (910)547-8133

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1402 Hospital Plaza Dr. All seniors and families are invited free of charge. Seminars include financial planning 10/16; understanding power of attorney, 10/23; protection from scams, 10/25.

910-251-0067.

CFCC MINI SESSION Cape Fear Community College is beefing up course offerings for the fall semester by holding a special mini-session to help students get more classes needed for graduation—includes dozens of day and evening courses at both the downtown Wilmington Campus and at the North Campus in Castle Hayne. Additional online courses are also available.According to Dr. Amanda Lee, CFCC vice president of instruction, these additional classes were added to help students who were not able to register by the fall semester deadline. Classes in the mini-session offer the

ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@bellsouth.net. Four weeks, $80.

Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm • Collage, Mon, 3-5pm. Wood, metal, paper, prints, photos… bring whatever material fascinates you and learn assemblage. • Pencil and Pen: Tues, 11am-1pm. • Artful Living Group, CB, Acrylic Painting, Tues., 3:30-5L30pm, $180 w/materials •Acrylic Painting , Wed., 11am-1pm • Assemblage, Sat, 11am-1pm.

clubs/notices ECOMAIDS OF ILM Ecomaids of ILM 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 or Wilmington@ecomaids.biz.

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.

CAPE FEAR MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOC The Cape Fear Music Teachers Association will present a recital of piano students Sat., 10/13, 10am, at Piano and Organ Distributors on Market Street. Students ranging from beginners to advanced levels will perform in the store’s recital hall. Open to the public and free of charge. CFMTA presents workshops and recitals for area music instructors and their students throughout the school year. 910-262-

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ing a Learn-To-Curl event, open to the public, at Wilmington Ice House on Saturday October 20 at starting at 5pm. Participants will learn more about the winter Olympic sport of curling, game strategy, stone delivery, sweeping, etiquette, and some of the time honored traditions of this grand old game. Cost is $20 per person. Preregistration is required via email to info@coastalcurling.com or 910-520-2670.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB The Cape Fear Camera Club will have its first general meeting for 2012-2013 on 10/16, 7-9 pm at Cape Fear Community College, Building S, Room 002. Our speaker will be photographer Joel Collins who will talk about “Travel Photography”. www.capefearcameraclub.org.

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 10/18, 6-8:30pm, The Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd. RSVP www.meetup.com/humanism-182. Potluck dinner to follow, please bring a dish to share. Welcoming Katherine Stewart to talk about her experience and journey writing her book, “The Good News Club, The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children.”

In January, 2009, Katherine Stewart learned that the Santa Barbara public elementary school her children attended had added a Bible study class called the “Good News Club” to its after school program.Stewart’s curiosity turned to concern as she discovered that the unstated purpose of the club, which is sponsored by the Child Evangelism Fellowship, is to convey the impression to its young members and their schoolmates that their school favors a particular form of the Christian religion. RSVP www.meetup.com/humanism-182 CAPE FEAR PARROT CLUB Cape Fear Parrot Club meets monthly. Schedule: 10/20, Treat exchange • 11/11: TBD • 12/TBD, Christmas party. Ces Erdman: 910-386-6507 or cesnc1978@hotmail.com COASTAL CAROLINA CURLING CLUB 10/20, 5pm: The Coastal Carolina Curling Club, a North Carolina non-profitcorporation, is host-

CAPE FEAR AREA DOULAS 10/22, 4pm: Gather with Cape Fear Area Doulas for the monthly Wilmington and Cape Fear area Birth Circle on October 20th. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your birth story/stories in a safe and supportive environment, learn more about birth, or simply listen to others. Mothers of all ages, new moms, and moms-to-be and their partners are welcome to attend. Come be inspired and strengthened by the women in our community. The birth circle is free and open to all. Childcare is not provided, but nursing babies are welcome to come. Tmuffin, 2133 Wrightsville Ave. contact@capefearareadoulas.org .

SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP A support group to share and receive help from other survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Learn how to reconstruct a healthy life while working through trauma. Mon., through 10/22, 5:306:30pm, free! The Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, 615 Shipyard Blvd. RSVP Lauren Slusher: 910-392-7460 LUNG CANCER SUPPPORT GROUP 10/30, 6pm at the Northeast Library Oak Room.

April Morey: aprilmorey@gmail.com

2nd Annual Gary Shell Cross-City Wilmington’s Premier Trail Run, Ride & Roll Event Wine Bar Saturday, October 27 at Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St. Registration: 9 a.m. | Event: 10 a.m.

Coastal Cupcakes Participants will walk, run, bike, roller skate or Pairing rollerblade along the Cross-City Trail. Participants will meet at Halyburton Park and ride the Cross-City Trail Five unique cupcakes to Empie Park and back to Halyburton Park. paired with champagne, three wines and a cider beer

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culinary CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR 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. 910545-8055 CANAPE POP-UP Sunday prix-fixe dinner at San Juan Cafe, 3314 Wrightsville Ave, $35, feat. apps like frog legs and truffle frites or sweetbreads and capers, entrees, like scallops and cod or pork belly and juniper, as well as choclate and acai berry or apple tart for dessert. Reservations recommended; only seats 60. 910-274-2012.

ROKO ITALIAN CUISINE Roko Italian Cuisine now offers gluten-free meals: Veal Marsala, Chicken Sorrentino, Scallops Scampi and more. Several of Roko’s pasta dishes can be made by using gluten-free pasta, so favorites like Frutti di Mare or Linguine with Clam Sauce. Also now offering Oktoberfest from Lumina Brewing Company. Located in Mayfaire. www.RokoItalian.com OLIVE OIL/BALSAMIC TASTING CLASS Explore why Taste the Olive’s extra-virgin oils and balsamic vinegars are truly “extra” special.

Learn how to make the most out of your olive oil.

Discussing the history, making of, correct tasting method and more! Free but you must sign up as only limited seating is available. 910-256-OILS (6457) to reserve a seat. Classes 10/10 at 3pm.

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STEER AND BEER 10/18, 6:30pm: Front St. Brewery concludes their beer-pairing series (already feat. Pork and Beer and Bird and Beer) with a 5-course meal featuring beef, hosted by Brewmaster Kevin Kozak and Executive Chef Chuck Archer. Tickets are $35 each and are available at the Front Street Brewery bar. You can order tickets over the phone by calling 910-251-1935. For more information about the menu: Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. SCHOOL OF FIRE Downtown vs Uptown, 10/18, doors: 5:30pm showtime: 6:30pm In the same vein as Iron Chef Japan and professional wrestling, manna avenue and Parallelogram present a live culinary competition feat. downtown’s Josh Woo (Yo Sake), James Doss (R/X), Rebeca Alvarado-Paredes (Manna) and uptown’s Keith Rhodes (Catch), Tom Mills (Little Pond Catering), Kirsten Mitchell (Cameo 1900). The chef teams creatively create three dishes apiece using five secretingredients, which will be over-dramatically revealed at the start of the evening. Judges are Liz Biro, Zack Crane and a super secret celeb judge. Each judge controls 25% of the vote, and final 25% belongs to the audience. The Chef teams will be pre-creating an entrée a piece for the audience to get their fill of and judge, putting the deciding factor into the hands of the people. Live audio/ video interaction from www.parallellogram.com and narrowcasting video feeds, live to large LCD TV’s in the dining room and bar with jock jamesque soundtrack. Host: Billy Mellon, interactive games like What’s In Your Mouth? (audience contestant’s taste buds compete for fabulous prizes) and live correspondents with Kyle McKnight, John Gray and Jameson Chavez (official kitchen

referee). Tickets: $60 before or $75 day of. 123 Princess St. or http://mannaavenue.com. Part of the proceeds goes to the Cape Fear Community College Culinary Technology Program.

LIGHTHOUSE BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL 10/20: Lighthouse Beer Festival will take place at 3400 Randall Parkway. The festival will be headlined by national act, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, this year further adding to an impressive list of bands over its history, including Eric Lindell, Ryan Bingham, and The Avett Brothers. Event is from 1pm-5pm, with a limited number of VIP ticket-holders allowed admission at noon. Free shuttle service is provided for festival goers after the event concludes. With over 100 breweries represented, the Lighthouse Beer Festival is the largest of its kind in eastern North Carolina. While beer may be the star of the event, the focus is to raise money for charity. Over the past nine years, Lighthouse Beer & Wine has raised over $100,000 for The Carousel Center—a non-profit organization committed to aiding abused and neglected youth. With a revamped venue and growing community support, the festival hopes for its largest donation in the event’s history. http://carouselcenter.org/.

TASTE OF WRIGHSTVILLE 10/27-28: Inaugural Taste of Wrightsville Beach, a collaborative effort between the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, the Wrightsville Beach Merchants Association and the Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit a joint venture to beautify Wrightsville Beach. 10/27, 4-7pm: Savor awardwinning culinary fare prepared by Wrightsville’s favorite restaurants: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 & Grille, Bluewater Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Surfberry, Bridge Tender, Fish House and Dockside. Best in Show award will be decided by local celebrity judges A People’s Choice Award will be named by popular vote.

The Harbor Island Garden Club will be selling its cookbook and the Wrightsville Beach Foundation will sell Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market Tshirts. Hali Esinhart will entertain. Samples available; 500 event tickets sold: $40 per person, and VIP passes, $75—comes with the choice of a half-peck of steamed oysters or a Low Country seafood boil. Heart of downtown WB. • 10/28: Tribute to Masonboro Island during the 3rd annual FOR Masonboro benefit at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Friends of the Reserve (FOR) gather from 4-8pm for fellowship and fundraising to preserve the pristine Masonboro Island habitat — a destination shared by two-andfour legged friends. Abundant seafood prepped by the award-winning BRBR culinary team will be served. Brazilian guitarist, Rafael, Daniel Prrish and the Dylan Holton Band entertain. Kids events include a touch tank compliments of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, T-shirt painting with local artist and Wrightsville Beach School marine science instructor Cissie Brooks and a Halloween costume contest, 4-6pm. Proceeds from ticket sales, $25 per person, auction bids and raffle chances are donated to the North Carolina Coastal Reserve, the island’s steward, for education, conservation and research. Lisa Weeks 910-262-5998.

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 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 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 pick-up 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.

CHEF’S TABLE Award-Winning Executive Chef Mark Lawson meet you at the tablefor a fabulous formal affair—a meal as entertaining as it is delicious.

Join us at the Chef’s Tasting Table featuring a special presentation by the chef and decadent fare prepared just for your party. Reservations required; limit 10 people: (910) 256-2251. $85/ person. East Oceanfront Dining (located inside Blockade Runner Beach Resort). 275 Waynick Blvd.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25 at www.tastinghistorytours. com. Afternoon of delicious food and education.

910-622-6046.

THE 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. 4107C Oleander Dr. (910) 796-WINE (9463). thewinesampler.com SUNDAY GOSPEL JAZZ BRUNCH Sunday Jazz Gospel Brunch, Sun, 10am-2pm: Local jazz and gospel musicians, Marc Siegel and Friends entertain while families and friends enjoy a traditional Southern brunch buffet.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) Ten percent of all sexually suggestive text messages are delivered to the wrong number. Take precautions to make sure you’re not among that 10 percent in coming weeks.

It will be extra important for you to be scrupulous in communicating about eros and intimacy. The stakes will be higher than usual. Togetherness is likely to either become more intensely interesting or else more intensely confusing—and it’s largely up to you which direction it goes. For best results, express yourself clearly and with maximum integrity.

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) A sinuous and shimmering archetype that begins with the letter “s” has been trying to catch your attention, Leo—sometimes in subliminal and serpentine ways. Why haven’t you fully tuned in yet? Could it be because you’re getting distracted by mildly entertaining but ultimately irrelevant trivia? I’m hoping to shock you out of your erroneous focus. Here’s the magic trigger code that should do the trick: “Psssssssssst!” Now, please, do what you can to make yourself very receptive to the slippery, spidery signals of the simmeringly sublime surge.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) If it were within my power, I’d help you identify the new feelings you have not yet been able to understand. I would infuse you with the strength you would need to shed the worn-out delusions that are obstructing your connection to far-more interesting truths. I would free you from any compulsion you have to live up to expectations that are not in alignment with your highest ideals. Alas, I can’t make any of these things happen all by myself. So, I hope you will rise to the occasion and perform these heroic feats under your own power.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.) Don’t burn down a bridge you haven’t finished building yet, OK, Virgo?

Don’t try to “steal” things that already belong to you, either. Resist the urge to flee from creatures that are not even pursuing you. Catch my drift? Stop yourself anytime you’re about to say nasty things about yourself behind your own back, and avoid criticizing people for expressing flaws that you yourself have—and don’t go to extraordinary lengths to impress people you don’t even like or respect. Pretty please? This is a phase of your astrological cycle when you should put an emphasis on keeping things simple and solid and stable.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Gemini. He liked to depict seemingly impossible structures, like stairways in which people who climbed to the top arrived at the bottom. I nominate him to be your patron saint in the coming week. You should have his talent for playing with tricks and riddles in ways that mess with everyone’s boring certainties. Here are four Escher quotes you can feel free to use as your own: 1. “Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling?”

2. “My work is a game, a very serious game.” 3.

“I think it’s in my basement; let me go upstairs and check.” 4. “Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.”

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) The Venus flytrap is a remarkable plant that gobbles up insects and spiders. Its leaves do the dirty work, snapping shut around its unsuspecting prey. Evolution has made sure that the flowers of the Venus flytrap sit atop a high stalk at a safe distance from where all the eating takes place. This guarantees that pollinators visiting the flowers don’t get snagged by the carnivorous leaves below. So the plant gets both of its main needs met: a regular supply of food and the power to disseminate its seeds. I’ll ask you to derive a lesson from all this, Cancerian. Be sure that, in your eagerness to get the energy you need, you don’t interfere with your ability to spread your influence and connect with your allies.

Peace Nobelist Dr. Albert Schweitzer (30 Down) founded

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) “Hello, Dear Sir: I would like to place a large order for yellow chicken curry, cherry cream cheese cupcakes and sour, malty Belgian golden ale. It’s for my birthday party this Saturday, and I will need to serve exactly 152 people. My agent will pick it up at 11 a.m. Please, have it ready on time. —Ms. Lori Chandra.” Dear, Ms. Chandra: I am an astrologer, not a caterer, so I’m afraid I can’t fulfill your order. It’s admirable that you know so precisely what you want and are so authoritative about trying to get it; but, please, remember how crucial it is to seek the fulfillment of your desires from a source that can actually fulfill them. You’re a Libra, right? Your birthday is this week? Thanks for giving me an excuse to send this timely message to all of your fellow Libras.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) Here comes the big reveal of the month; the trick ending of the year; and maybe the most unusual happiness of the decade. Any day now you will get the chance to decipher the inside story that’s beneath the untold story that’s hidden within the secret story. I won’t be surprised if one of your most sophisticated theories about the nature of reality gets cracked, allowing you to recover at least a measure of primal innocence. Right now, I suggest you start practicing the arts of laughing while you cry and crying while you laugh. That way you’ll be all warmed up when an old style of give-and-take comes to an end—ultimately making way for a more

profound new give-and-take.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) There’s almost nothing about the dandelion that humans can’t make use of. People of many different countries have eaten its buds, leaves and greens. Besides being tasty, it contains high levels of several vitamins and minerals. Its flowers are the prime ingredient in dandelion wine, and its roots have been turned into a coffee substitute. Herbalists from a variety of traditions have found medicinal potency in various parts of the plant.

Last but not least, dandelions are pretty and fun to play with! In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I invite you to approach the whole world as if it were a dandelion. In other words, get maximum use and value out of every single thing with which you interact.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) “Intellect confuses intuition,” said asserted painter Piet Mondrian. I don’t think that’s always true, even for creative artists, but in the coming week I suspect it’ll be important for you to take into consideration. Make sure you know the difference between your analytical thinking and your gut-level hunches, and don’t let your thinking just automatically override your hunches. Here’s more helpful advice from painter Robert Genn: “The job of the intellect is to give permission to the intuition, and it’s the job of intuition to know when intellect is once again appropriate.”

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) It’s time to seek help from outside the magic circle you usually stay inside. You need to call on extracurricular resources—people and animals and deities who can offer useful interventions and delightful serendipity and unexpected deliverance. The remedies that work for you most of the time just won’t be applicable in the coming days. The usual spiritual appeals will be irrelevant. I’m not saying that you are facing a dire predicament; not at all. What I’m suggesting is that the riddles you will be asked to solve are outside the purview of your customary guides and guidelines.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) These days lobsters are regarded as a luxury food, but that wasn’t the case among early Americans. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the large crustaceans were meals that were thought to be suitable only for poor people and prisoners. Wealthy folks wouldn’t touch the stuff.

After examining your astrological omens, Pisces, I’m wondering if your future holds a similar transformation. I think there could very well be a rags-to-riches story in which an ignored or denigrated thing ascends to a more important role

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