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What’s inside this week

news & views ......... 4-7 4 live local live small: Gwenyfar Rohler

WHAT TO WEAR

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breaks down what it means to “spend locally.”

6 op-ed: Bill Wilson, president of Americans for Limited Government, takes on America’s

“fabled recovery.”

Ahhh, the closets should have been switched out by now, as fall has 7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd officially arrived. But, wait—one of this year’s trends includes seamlessly reports on news of the strange and odd. transitioning summer clothes into fall wear, such as shorts. pair with tights for an easy look like the local brand Tractor dog (www.tractordog.etsy. artsy smartsy ......... 8-21 com; picture left), while also including animal prints, which has made a 8-10 theater: Carly Yansak reviews the comeback this season, too! It all screams ‘80’s revival, as seen on our lovely spectacle that is the “Rocky Horror cover (ahem, tweed, high-waisted pants, again from Tractor dog) and Show”; Shea Carver reviews By Chance Productions “Another Reunion of Sorts.” inside. Check out the crop, color-blocked sweaters and military-inspired 11 film: Anghus gives ‘The Social Network’ looks (just maybe not as extravagant as Michael Jackson’s once revered a perfect score: five out of five stars. jacket). Also, read what local t-shirt designers are making this season.

12 art: Lauren Hodges finds this week’s

most extravagant fine art sale, thanks to Walls

concert tickets

If you’re not already an encore fan on Facebook, you should be! We’re running a contest on encore’s Facebook page that is simply quite awesome. Just head over to www.facebook.com/pages/WilmingtonNC/encore-magazine/62587327524, and leave a comment about your favorite concert experience. Also include which show you would like to go to, and we’ll enter you in our contest to win a pair of tickets to the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. We’ll be randomly selecting the winner from the comments one week prior to concert dates. Don’t forget to tell your friends either.

If you don’t have FB, then log on to www. encorepub.com, click on “Web Extras,” and enter the contests for a chance to win!

fact or fiction contest

We are extending the deadline for the com-

ics part of our contest only! Want a chance to showcase your comic-strip brilliance? Welcome to encore’s annual Fact or Fiction Contest, offering a chance for one ‘toonist to showcase their talents in encore for a year—with pay!

‘Toonists must submit several installments of their comics, which can be single-paneled or multi-paneled strips (color acceptable).

The ‘toon must have a name and clear concept—the edgier, the better. We prefer ones that are current with the times, especially when delving into local topics.

We will choose winning and non-winning entries to feature in our first edition of the 2011 year, so many folks will be published! Send your entries to shea@encorepub. We accept entries via e-mail only through October 31st. Winners will be notified by mid-November and will begin working in January, 2011. Good luck!

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It’s as much a part of Wilmington’s foodscape

EDITORIAL:

pRODucTIOn AnD ADvERTIsIng:

Editor-in-ChiEf: Shea Carver

art dirECtor

Editorial intErns: Carly Yansak, Justin Lacy, Claire LaSure, Marco Raye ChiEf Contributors: Adrian Varnam, Gwenyfar Rohler, Anghus Houvouras, Claude Limoges, Jay Schiller, Lauren Hodges,

Sue Cothran advErtising salEs: John Hitt: Downtown, Carolina Beach Kris Beasley: Wrightsville Beach, N. Wilmington Jennifer Barnett: Midtown, Monkey Junction Promotions managEr: John Hitt

Tiffanie Gabrielse, Tom Tomorrow, Chuck Shepherd,

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Christina Dore, The Cranky Foreigner

salEs intErn: Mary Muster

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as McDonald’s is for America: P.T.’s Grille. Be sure to take advantage of 60 percent off gift certificates sold to the restaurant online at Half Off Depot, Wilmington, NC, as part of our deal of the week! That means diners will receive a $20 gift certificate for only $8! Yep, $8! Just head over to http://halfoffdepot. com/wilmington, sign up or log in, and take advantage of super savings. The P.T.’s deal lasts from today, October 6th, at 10 a.m., through October 13th at 10 a.m.

late-night funnies

“What is it with conservatives? Seriously, I’m not trying to be partisan but it seems like if they’re anti-illegal alien, they have illegal aliens working for them. If they’re anti-gay, they turn out to be gay. If they’re super Christian, they’re a witch.”—Bill Maher “It’s now being alleged that Lou Dobbs had illegal immigrants working for him. The good news, he’s now qualified to run for governor of California.”—Jay Leno “Donald Trump is running for president. He’s not the kind of guy that would stage something like this for publicity. I know it’s official because today, Trump threw his hair into the ring.”—David Letterman Lady Gaga was ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Forbes’ list of the most powerful women in the world. I’m not saying Pelosi’s jealous, but today she showed up to work wearing a meat pantsuit.”—Jimmy Fallon

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Wanna know what’s in encore for the week each Wednesday it’s published? Listen to Shea Carver on the Penguin 106.7, with Glenn every Wednesday morning at 9:15. They’ll keep you informed first on what’s happening in the Port City—followed by great music, too.

Gallery and Oil Painters of America.

13 gallery guide: Find out what exhibitions are hanging at local galleries.

14 music: Justin Lacy previews the upcoming Rock for the Cure concert, featuring UNCW professors and their band The Schoolboys.

16-21 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

22-27 fall fashion: See black box.

grub & guzzle ......... 29-35 29 lunch bunch: Shea Carver reveals why sushi is love at Saké Asian Fusion.

30 beer fest: Carly Yansak interviews Jason Adams about the upcoming Lighthouse Beer Festival at Greenfield Amphitheatre.

32 oktoberfest: John Hitt gets all the scoop about Racine Commons’ upcoming event, featuring weiner dog races, German food and, of course, beer!

34-36 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide, and read about our

featured restaurant of the week.

extra! extra! ........... 38-47 38 library feature: Meet the folks who make New Hanover County Public Library a fun, interactive place of reading and learning.

39 crossword: Let Stan Newman test your mind with our weekly crossword!

40-47 calendar/’toons/horoscopes/ corkboard: Find out where to go and what

to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope and the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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Live Local. Live Small: Spending local money ... how?

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couple of weeks ago one of my friends asked: “When you say buying locally means more money stays here, what do you mean by ‘stays here?’�

What I mean: Money spent in our community has a direct impact on it. The business feels it, and in turn they use it to pay their bills. Economists use the term “multiplier� to discuss this impact on an economic system.

In hyper-simplified terms, how many times does $1 get spent in an economic system before it is no longer being spent here?

From David Kay‘s report to Cornell University, “Local Government Program 2002�: “At first glance, this cycle of spending and responding seems like it might continue without end. However, this is not the case.

The reason can be summarized in the term ‘leakage.’ Leakage represents the dollars that are withdrawn from the responding cycle. ... Because of leakage, at each round of spending and responding, the dollar amount

by: Gwenyfar Rohler re-spent diminishes.�

So, what are some examples of leakage?

Kay acknowledges that personal savings is one example of taking money out of immediate circulation but sites three major sources of leakage: “other forms of long-term saving and non-local investment, increased tax payments, spending on goods and services that are not produced locally, (e.g. domestic and foreign imports).�

My civics class in high school participated in a program put together by Mr. McGee of McGee Cadd Reprographics and Drafting Supply Company, located on 17th Street. He divided the class into two teams or “companies� each that would sell candy (and must obey all local laws and school regulations regarding candy sales on campus). The winning company would be taken to dinner at

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Eddie Romenilli’s; the losing company would eat beans—because, as he said, “That’s the way the world works.�

He loaned each company start-up capital, and he came into our class every week to talk with us about basic principals of business. I don’t remember if I was on the winning or losing team, but I do remember being fascinated the week he brought in a breakdown of how the $1 spent by a consumer on a McDonald’s hamburger was spent by the company. Owning a printing company, he always had great visual aides, and the flow chart of money flowing out to pay for materials, salaries, debt service, utilities, rent, advertising, taxes and so on was striking.

The idea that the profit per hamburger was measured in pennies floored me. Even more surprising was the idea that a business owner knows how much each part of that dollar gets spent somewhere, and the impact it will

have on the economic system it is added to.

Now, of course I am keenly aware of how much money it costs to sell each $1 paperback in our used bookstore—and even more aware of how we distribute that revenue back to community. The average paperback in our store (prior to the condemnation) broke down like this: $0.12: Rent $0.14: Payroll and taxes $0.50: Cost of goods sold $0.07: Utilities $0.10: Advertising, promotion, charity $0.05: Credit card and bank fees $0.01: Office and cleaning supplies By supporting local business we keep that money multiplying in our economy longer.

Gwenyfar Rohler is the author of “The Promise of Peanuts: A real life fairy tale about a man, a village, and the promise that bound them together.� Purchase at www.OldBooksonFrontSt.com; all profits go to Full Belly Project. (www.Fullbellyproject.org)

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The Fabled Recovery: Stimulus ineffective, tax hikes inevitable

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hen the housing bubble popped in 2007, and financial mayhem ensued over the next two years, revenues to the federal and state governments dried up. This has produced untenable budget situations as states struggle to keep spending at pre-financial crisis levels. “Stimulus� has been justified in part to give the economy the juice it needs to restore growth, which in turn would promote higher revenues. “We need a big stimulus package that will jolt the economy back into shape,�

Barack Obama said on January 2nd, 2009.

The trouble: It just has not happened. The American people are still waiting for this fabled recovery. With growth slowing to 1.7 percent in the second quarter, and unemployment remaining unacceptably high, the long-awaited recovery has now become an article of faith on the left. It has become akin to the belief that the end times will come in our lifetimes.

A key indicator to look at over the past few years has been state budget deficits.

In Illinois, Bloomberg News reports the state faces yet another $15 billion deficit

by: Bill Wilson President for Americans for Limited Government for fiscal year 2012. “The state’s financial condition ‘continues to deteriorate,’ [state comptroller Dan] Hynes said, citing 36 percent surge in fiscal 2010 bills to be paid from current-year revenue,� according to the report.

Despite the terrible numbers, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn “is committed to paying all� the bills from 2010. Cutting spending is apparently not on the menu.

In New York, next year’s deficit could be another $8.2 billion. California’s shortfall remains at $19 billion. Despite Governor Chris Christie’s herculean efforts in New Jersey to eliminate an $11 billion deficit and balance the budget, the state “is expected to face a similar gap next year,� according to the Daily Record.

So, nobody is expecting an immediate rebound, despite all of the Keynesian deficit-spending that was promised to turn the economy around. The first $150 billion “stimulus� in 2008, the $700 billion TARP,

the failed foreclosure “prevention� and mortgage modification programs, and the second $816 billion “stimulus� in 2009 did not work.

The near-zero interest rates, the Federal Reserve more than doubling the money supply and purchasing $1.25 trillion of mortgage-backed securities, the government seizures of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GM and Chrysler, the $26.1 billion states bailout passed this year, and then the government takeovers of the health care and financial sectors have not worked either.

None of it has produced the fabled recovery.

All told, the federal government has contracted more than $4.6 trillion in new debt since 2007 under the congressional leadership of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi—all to no avail. Housing prices are still slowly declining. New jobs are only being created at a snail’s pace and well below the rate of new entrants into the workforce. Exports and wages remain flat.

Meanwhile, the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts are set to expire at year’s end, which will result in automatic tax increases across

the board on all Americans, including critical job creators. Gold has spiraled up to $1,341 an ounce, signaling future inflation.

Already food and other commodities are inching upward in prices. Medical costs are still on the way up.

Together, with the new regulations from ObamaCare and the Dodd-Frank financial takeover, higher prices and tax hikes will impose new, dramatic costs on American businesses, hamper economic growth and leave Americans out of work.

The United States cannot compete in the global marketplace with these sorts of costs being imposed on jobs and wealth creation. With over 14.8 million Americans unemployed, virtually unchanged from a year ago, now is the time to begin rolling back these disastrous government policies that have critically damaged the economy.

Nobody believes the propaganda anymore. The American people are not holding out for the government “stimulus� to kick in. They’ve seen what it does and does not do, and they want a change. It didn’t work. The fabled recovery is nowhere to be found.

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More Creative Alternate-Site Surgery: Doctors from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Washington announced in September that they could just as well handle certain brain surgeries by access not in the traditional way through the top of the skull but by drilling holes in the nose and, more recently, the eye socket. (Since classic brain surgery requires that the top of the skull be temporarily removed, the breakthroughs mean fewer complications.)

These innovations follow on the inroads in recent years in performing kidney-removal and gall-bladder surgery not by traditional abdominal incisions but through, respectively, the vagina and the anus.

The Continuing Crisis In a heartwarming climax to an adopted son’s emotional search for his birth mother (who gave him up for adoption 33 years ago), Richard Lorenc of Kansas managed to track down mom Vivian Wheeler, 62, living in Bakersfield, Calif., where she is retired as a circus-sideshow “bearded lady” (the result of hypertrichosis, also known as “werewolf syndrome”). Lorenc said he can see their similarities right through Wheeler’s beard, which she keeps now at a length of 11 inches. The relationship was to be confirmed by a DNA test paid for by the Maury Povich TV show, but at press time, the result had not been announced.

Sports Fans Over the Line: Marie Murphy, a fifth-grade teacher in Stratford, N.J., and her husband lost almost everything in a house fire in April, but when she arrived at the burning home, she defied firefighters and dashed inside to retrieve a single prized possession: her Philadelphia Phillies season tickets. “My husband was so mad at me...” (Later, a Phillies representative gently informed her that the team would have reprinted her tickets for free.) Justin Witcombe, 31, showed a reporter in Geelong, Australia, in September his full body of tattoos of his three idols in life: boxer Mike Tyson, the rock group KISS, and his local Collingwood soccer team, whose mascot is inked prominently on Witcombe’s penis.

At least 13 percent of U.S. teenagers report having intentionally injured themselves as cries for help, and among the more extreme manifestations is “embedding” the insertion of glass, wood, metal and other material, just under the skin. Writing in the October issue of the journal Radiology, a doctor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, followed up on 11 cases involving 76 self-embedded objects in arms, neck, feet and hands, including an astonishing 35 placed by one boy (staples, parts of a comb, parts of a fork).

Jennifer Tesch’s daughter, Kennedy, was kicked off her cheerleader squad (supporting a youth flag-football team) in Madison Heights, Mich., after complaining to her mother about

the saucy language of one of the cheers in the girls’ repertoire: “Our backs ache!/Our skirts are too tight!/We shake our booties!/From left to right!” Kennedy and Jennifer thought that was inappropriate, considering that Kennedy is 6 years old. The team, given the chance to renounce the cheer, voted in September to keep it and instead to punish Kennedy for taking the dispute public.

Bright Ideas The older the religion, the seemingly more likely its practitioners are to adopt clever workarounds to theological obligations that modern society has rendered inconvenient. Orthodox Jews are among the most creative, as News of the Weird has demonstrated, reporting their imaginative treatments of divorce rituals and expanding the concept of the “home” in which practitioners must remain during the Sabbath.

In September, in preparation for the Yom Kippur holy day, caffeine addicts traditionally hard-hit by the day’s fasting requirement that prohibits ingesting anything “by mouth” reportedly made a run on drug stores in Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, N.Y., to buy caffeine suppositories.

A Breakthrough in Political Campaign Technology: New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, waging a particularly contentious battle, mailed out a flier in September suggesting that Democratic state politicians are corrupt, with photos of seven of that party’s current and recent office-holders and accompanied by a special odor-triggering paper that releases a “garbage-scented” smell when exposed to air (and which supposedly grows even more foul over time).

Sherin Brown, 23, happened to be walking through a Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood in August at the exact moment that a tractor-trailer accidentally clipped a light pole, sending it crashing to the sidewalk. First responders found Brown pinned under the pole, screaming for help, and had her taken to a hospital. Afterward, investigators discovered a nearby surveillance camera, which revealed that Brown had stepped out of the way of the falling pole but then, with no one else around, had crawled underneath and began wailing in “pain,” perhaps in anticipation of a future lawsuit.

Steven Black, one of five suspects in a federal credit card and check-cashing fraud ring, was arrested on Aug. 30 in Maryland Heights, Mo., following a car chase. In a search, police discovered that Black was carrying $1,540 in cash, in a roll tied with a shoelace to his scrotum.

Outsmarted Himself: Gene Cranick, who lives outside the city of South Fulton, Tenn., was offered firefighter service by the city for an annual $75 fee but declined to pay. In

September, firefighters stood by watching as Cranick’s home burned to the ground. (They had been called to the scene by Cranick’s neighbor, who had paid the fee and feared Cranick’s fire might spread to his property.)

Least Competent Criminals Donald Denney and his father (also named Donald Denney) concocted a plan on the telephone for Dad to smuggle the son a ball of black-tar heroin into his Colorado prison (for eventual resale) during visiting hours, to be passed through the mouth by a deep kiss from a female visitor. However, Dad could not find a woman with a clean-enough record to be admitted as a visitor. Still enamored of the plan, however, the father decided to be the drug mule, himself, and inserted the packaged heroin into his rectum for later transferral to his mouth (even though the eventual deep kiss would be awkward). The Denneys were apparently unaware, despite audio warnings, that all the son’s phone calls were being monitored, and in September, prison officials were waiting for the father, with a body-cavity search warrant, as he entered the prison.

Undignified Deaths Mean Streets: A 23-year-old man on Chicago’s South Side is still alive after he reported being shot twice on Sept. 17 by different people in different neighborhoods. He was shot above the armpit just after midnight, was treated and released at a hospital, and then was shot again in the leg about 10 hours later. During a shootout in New York City on Aug. 8, Angel Alvarez, 23, was brought down in a hail of gunfire and taken to Harlem Hospital, where doctors saved his life, though they found 21 bullet wounds (Alvarez’s lawyer said 23). Alvarez’s sister called her brother’s miraculous survival “ridiculous.”

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(November 1995) Hallmarks in Testing: According to a July For more information call (1995) Associated Press story, Ellie Jenkins’ job, as a counter for the Mosquito Control Commission in Savannah, Ga., is to drive around to 38 specified locations and stand or visit with her arms and legs spread to see whether she’ll be bitten five times in a minute (which www.wilmingtonfarmers.com is the threshold to summon county spraying trucks). And a June (1995) Toledo Blade story reported on the work of Mike Pixley, who tests La-Z-Boy chairs at the company plant in Monroe, Mich. Pixley rocks back and forth 2,800 times a day, earning $6 an hour.

Supervisor Judy Fay praised Pixley as “selfmotivated” and a man who “sets (his) own personal goals.”

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Sultry Satisfaction: ‘Rock Horror Show’ produces pure pleasure

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p until last Friday, I was a virgin.

Yes, after 22 years on this Earth, I had never been touch-a, touch-a, touched by the insurmountable pleasure that is the live production of the “Rocky Horror Show.� However, always had I heard wondrous whispers—Rocky was said to be as satisfying a lover as they come. City Stage Productions’ show proved the gossip right.

Written in 1973 by British playwright Richard O’Brien, “The Rocky Horror Show� is a science-fiction musical that touches it all: love, sex, change, discovery, aliens. The popularity of the show prompted it to a film version, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,� which eventually hit the midnight movie circuit, rocketing it to popularity. Somewhere along its midnight ride, the experience morphed; audiences began interacting with the screen, shouting “call-out� lines, dressing up as characters, throwing rice and squirting water guns. The trend moved along to the live productions as well, with the audience turning into a character itself. Now, 30 years later, the show goes on, and conventions even get held in its honor.

Needless to say, its iconic status provided some titillating foreplay. Warmed up from an exotic history and the intrigue of an interactive experience, the charged atmosphere permeating the theater electrified Friday night’s audience. The curtains were open to reveal an open set, simple in structure and later proving effective in the space it gave the actors to shimmy, sashay and dance ‘til their hearts’ content. The band began playing, as Chiako Ito, music director and piano

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Eventually the curtains closed, the overhead lights dimmed, and spotlights began to race across the velvet. Then, Cindy Colucci emerged as the usherette singing “Science Fiction Double Feature,� dressed as some sort of androgynous dominatrix, while lingerie-clad phantoms stimulated the audience— sitting on their laps, stroking their hair, brushing their knees. There was a great stir, and the experience began.

I have to hand it to director Justin Smith; he cast the show perfectly. Voices, demeanors—each actor embodied his or her character to no avail. My only qualm was with the narrator, Anthony Lawson, and it had nothing to do with his acting or singing. It was costume and purpose. There were enough phantoms already dancing and interacting onstage that he could have been further removed from the action; thus, giving him more omniscience and objective authority.

Dean Jones made for a brilliant Frank’N’Furter. My companion, a “Rocky Horror� groupie since middle school, excitedly turned to me halfway through his appearance and declared: “His voice is perfect!� Indeed, if I had closed my eyes, I would have thought Tim Curry himself were onstage. His comedic timing, body movements and facial expressions gave him the excitement stimulus of a 10-year-old boy— OK, a bipolar 10-year-old boy. He switched from joyous to angry to stoic to sexual without so much as skipping a beat. His acting ability seemed better fit for a movie screen then a local stage.

Zack Simcoe and Morganna Bridgers played confused couple Brad and Janet, and they looked so white bread-and-butter I wondered where the stick ended and they began. Yet, when it was time for them to break out of their stifled stiffness, they did it

LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN: The cast of City Stage Productions’ ‘Rocky Horror Show’ captivates audiences tenfold. Photo by Carly Yansak.

with ease—especially Bridgers, who in one scene rubs herself so suggestively the man I sat next to exclaimed, “Whoa!�

Tim Marriott played Furter’s creation Rocky with a hilarious stupor. His bewildered facial expressions always produced laughs and held a charming, naïve sincerity.

Jeremiah Williams and Caitlin Becka rocked the vocals for the sibling characters of Riff Raff and Magenta. They gave off a creepy vibe so well I almost felt uncomfortable every time they appeared onstage.

Newcomer Jess Dugger quite literally made an explosive debut on Wilmington’s stage as the groupie Columbia. Her stage presence proved magnetic (i.e. look for the orgasm scene, which unforgettably drives her down a flight of stairs).

The flight of stairs was the most effective part of the set, allowing the cast to move from main stage area on the bottom and top ramparts easily, which also gave more perspective to scenes. The only time space was used ineffectually was during “The Time Warp� sequence. There were too many actors trying too hard to stay in time with one another, which ended up looking cluttered and confused.

The cast and crew always took a little and

made it seem like more, especially in one of the first scenes where they recreated a rainstorm by using tree branches, sheets of metal and watering cans.

Briton Campbell designed the costumes, hair and make-up for the show in a masterful fashion. Frank’N’Furter is an iced-out drag queen, clad in cool blue, sparkling lingerie and shimmered out from the rest of the cast, who all looked like rock n’ rollers crossbred with burlesque S&M dancers.

Kevin Lee-Y Green showcased his talent once again with the choreography for the show. His use of percussive stage-slamming in one of the final scenes empowered the sense of a nearing climax.

Although the performance could not be faulted, the one missing element of the production that needed much more pizazz came from the audience. First off, my companion and I were the only two people dressed up for the occasion. Secondly, there was only one guy that continually called out to the dialogue, and thank god he was hilarious!

Interaction picked up a little as the show went on, but it still seemed stifled.

There are two more weekends for Wilmington to buck up and be a part of this flamboyant orgy. Regret does not come with this ride, so take it, and for the love of god, come prepared to interact and embrace the Halloween spirit!

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aking place exactly one week after Tony Moore’s 2007 production, “A Reunion of Sorts,” “Another Reunion of Sorts” picks up with its quirky family whose main concern in life seems to be testing the boundaries of sticking together through thick and thin. Based around its matriarch, Phyllis Turner, the family meets up at her newly renovated home (something that looks ‘80s chic at best), unbeknownst to them, to expose Turner’s cousin Marina as the adulteress who slept with Turner’s husband a decade earlier—an incident that the family blamed Turner’s sister May for doing 10 years before. Thus, the play goes to the depths to which family ties unravel and lace up again, with humor at the forefront of every breath.

Tony Moore knows how to craft a story, write dialogue with ease and most importantly bring it to life with natural progression. But Moore’s talent extends beyond the pen. In fact, he’s a lovely actor who brings a lovable, caring husband to life.

George is a reserved author whose wife Celeste (Phyllis’ daughter) seems to domineeringly control their relationship. Moore plays George as the kind of guy we’ve all met at some point or another.

He’s level-headed, sincere and loyal, yet somewhat of a goof in an endearing way. He provides even-kiel to an otherwise estrogen-dominated cast that gets wrapped up in drama and overthe-top shenanigans. If I had any problems with his character, it would be that he needs more lines—he’s that likable.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is George’s highstrung wife, Celeste, played by a fiery Pamela Grier. Grier is the most flamboyant of the cast. From the opening scene, when Celeste yells at George for smacking his gum too loud, Grier owns every movement, every snarky remark and every eye roll her character spats. She is the most believable of all the personality types, giving a no-nonsense approach to life that could absolutely stand for a nice heaping of vulnerability.

Felicia Potts radiates onstage when playing Celeste’s mother. She brings to life Phyllis Turner as a happy-go-lucky character despite having undergone the unfortunate demise of a marriage and its after-effects. Though she attempts to be conniving, her good nature proves an otherwise stronger characteristic, something I attribute as the “mom gene.” In fact, Potts fulfills the mom role nicely knowing when to interject upon her daughter’s life,

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Fitzgibbon onstage again, wide-eyed and deliberate with every drawl of a syllable or glare at a shirtless Dante. Her presence is unmistakably strong yet not intimidating. Never does the audience feel bad for her that she’s being led to water to sink or swim. Somehow, she makes it clear through demeanor alone that Marina’s a survivor.

Turner’s sister May, played by Suzanne Nystrom, offers a coolness to the cast.

She’s the most balanced of the personalities, and in fact her lash-out toward Marina at the end seems a bit out of character. Any real qualms I have with May comes from the fact that she’s not as prominently represented. Being that she was accused as the adulteress for a decade, I would expect more vigor from her—or an explanation of how she let go of the bitterness of being blamed within a week of the last reunion.

While her aloofness is alluring, it’s just as bizarre given the situation.

Erin Capps as Carly, George’s ex, is a perfect casting choice. Her sweet, attractive and wholesome being makes an exact yin to Celeste’s “take-life-by-the-balls” yang. Ka-

meron King, the play’s only understudy performance of the evening, seems more like an after-thought in the script. It’s hard to deem the performance substantial since his scene seemed to be the only one out of place and unnecessary to plot progression.

Though the story gets convoluted from its many personalities and side plots, it’s not complicated or hard to comprehend—something important to know since the show is a sequel. Its greatest moments shine in the humor that Moore has a knack for intrinsically bringing to life without forceful spoonfeeding. Only during a few scenes did I find the writing a little more soap opera than need be.

Overall, Audrey McCrummen directs a show that offers a fine foray into the innerworkings of family. The play is cuter and funnier than most of the stuff showing nightly on the boob tube. It’s fluidity runs smoothly, its length, not over an hour and a half. That it’s locally written, produced and acted makes it all the more engaging to see—and there’s only one weekend left to do so. Tickets are only $12.

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Helping Turner bounce back from her divorce are “man-servants,” one of whom she fired at the previous reunion after finding him making out with her son’s wife. Yet, man-servants get easily replaced; hence, Dante, who dusts, cooks dinner, makes cocktails, and winks and woos the ladies throughout it all.

Played by a very handsome Michael Vaughn, his facial expressions and forthright sex appeal give many funny moments to the play. If anything, Tony Moore may be on to a trend in introducing a clothing-optional butler to modern-day households.

Kitty Fitzgibbon as Marina easily reminds audiences of that sassy relative who says what she means and does what she wants without worry of consequence. It’s nice to see

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Social Solitude:

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n paper I should loathe this movie: a behind-the-scenes look of the creation of Facebook. An examination of the ambiguous morals of modern man and a lonely soul who found unlimited success but couldn’t make a simple human connection. The irony is palpable: The guy who creates the world’s most popular social-networking site can’t make a friend.

It’s such a simple story and could have been a tragic misstep, but the devil here is in the details. “The Social Network” is a masterpiece because of its attention to detail.

Let me start off with the director, David Fincher. I love David Fincher. He has made a career of befuddling audiences. His filmmography is full of amazing successes and colossal failures. Yet, even his failures are interesting. Over the past 20 years, he has defined himself as a master craftsman. His films have an exceptional level of polish and finesse. Others were muddled mainstream films like “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Panic Room,” which favored style over substance. His greatest successes are modern classics: “Seven” and “Fight Club”—two movies I define as “perfect.”

I’ve watched them a dozen times and could watch them a dozen more. “The Social Network” can be added to this list.

Fincher takes a crackling script from Aaron Sorkin (“An American President,” “Charlie Wilson’s War”) and casts a group of relative unknowns to make a character drama that gives us real insight into the minds of those who are desperate for success. Almost all the credit to the success of the film should be given to Jesse Eisenberg (“Zombieland”).

This kid is destined for a best actor nomination. He carries the film on his awkward shoulders. He plays Mark Zuckerberg with an antisocial anxiety disorder. The smartest man in any room, but isolated from everyone else around him—even his closest friends are at arms length.

We get a glimpse into the elitist establishment of Harvard University, where even a kid who scores a perfect 1600 can fail in other areas. Mark is a computer science major who has a gift for assembling code and making Web sites. After being dumped by his girlfriend, Mark immediately channels his anger into his work and creates a “hot or not” Web site comparing Harvard girls. This is met with a great deal of enthusiasm by some and disdain by many more. Mark is targeted as a maverick by his peers, which draws the attention of some of the more popular social circles.

His best friend, Eduardo (Andrew Garfield), is a slightly more popular version of Mark.

Their friendship gets tested when Eduardo is selected for the most exclusive Harvard club,

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while Mark remains an outcast. His obsession with a better life pushes him to take a germ of an idea from a handful of Harvard students and create “The Facebook.” Like his previous Web site, it is an instant success. Mark and Eduardo partner up, Mark providing the ideas and Eduardo financing the operation.

The journey from an idea in a dorm room to a billion-dollar IP is remarkable. Had it not been a true story, it would seem almost unfathomable. Most of us are familiar with the simple, addictive qualities of sharing information with friends, family and strangers.

While there were variations on the Facebook theme, Mark tweaked a formula to create something infectious. By achieving even the smallest level of success, naturally, the typical trappings of fame set in: Claims that Mark stole the idea from his classmates lead to one lawsuit; charismatic young con men (Sean Parker, played by Justin Timberlake) sweep in to try and ride coattails for a cut of the stock offerings; and eventually Mark betrays Eduardo for petty reasons.

“The Social Network” is an unconventional movie, both in structure and story: It’s established early on that all the players are now at each other’s throats. Even best friends Mark

and Eduardo only see one another across a board-room table during legal depositions. Despite all his successes, Mark is still a remarkably simple man—an anti-elitist who exists in a state of quiet desperation. His actions seem motivated by a need to be accepted. If he will not be accepted, he will do everything he can to

burn that bridge into cinder and ash.

There aren’t enough kind words for Eisenberg’s performance. Likewise, Andrew Garfield shows he’ll have a bright acting future.

I feel obligated to spend some space on the supporting performances. Justin Timberlake is surprisingly effective as the douche bag Sean Parker. He represents everything wrong with the world, a modern-day Gordon Gecko. He plays the role of villain with zeal.

My favorite supporting performance came from Armie Hammer as the Winklevoss brothers. They are the spoiled, rotten, highbrow assholes that audiences will only want to root against. A lesser film would completely vilify them, but there is this nagging notion throughout every scene that they gave Mark the basic idea: social networking plus exclusivity. Yet, what does one do when someone takes the seed of an idea and plants it on his own? To watch it grow into something phenomenal, while becoming a footnote, seems unbearable to some. The coolest part of this role is that one actor plays both twins.

Fincher’s films are always engaging. Even his failures are worth watching at least once.

With “The Social Network” he has elevated his game. This movie is really about one man who sits atop his ivory tower alone. The film’s final shot sums up the story perfectly: an isolated young billionaire with everything in the world but someone to share it with.

Beautiful. Tragic. Perfect.

this week in film Exit Through the Gift Shop Cinematique Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut Street October 18-20, 7:30pm, $7

The first film by renowned graffiti artist Banksy and hottest debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. This tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. R

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Final Cut Film Festival Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. October 17th, 6:30pm $8-$10

The Patrick Crawford Foundation announces its 6th annual Final Cut Film Festival at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC. Teams of filmmakers will have five days to make a 3-10 minute movie using certain requirements to ensure the films were shot in the allotted time. The movies will be viewed and the top 10 will be chosen to premier on the big screen on Sunday the 17th. Trophies given to 1st to 3rd place and ‘crowd favorite,’ along with various other awards. www.finalcutfilmfestival.com All AreA movie listings And pArAgrAph synopses cAn be found At encorepub.com.

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This Side of the Mississippi: e r u t n Ve to the afe Verandah C Walls Gallery hosts Oil Painters of America by: Lauren Hodges

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ince its debut in 1991, Oil Painters of America (OPA) has hosted a national juried event for its 3,200 members each year. Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, OPA was the first national organization established with the purpose of celebrating traditional, representational oil painting.

Shirl Smithson founded the art society when she began searching the country for an educational program on her chosen method and came up short. She realized abstract art had become the star of classrooms and exhibits since the ‘60s. With no disrespect toward avant-garde artists, Smithson still wanted to save representational art from obscurity. “OPA began in reaction to the museums and university art circles that were only interested in cutting-edge art,� coowner of Walls Gallery, Nancy Marshall, says. “Representational art was going by the wayside.�

The agreement in the art community was obvious as OPA collected thousands of members within a few years. Organizers of the annual art event realized that they needed a way to include more of their growing roster. “That is when they began doing two regional events on top of the national show,� Marshall says. “It was a way to give more of their artists an opportunity to

REPRESENTATIONAL ART: Kevin Beilfuss’ “What Dreams May Come� (24x36) will be one of many works hanging at the Oil Painters of America art show, taking place this weekend at Mayfaire.

show their works.�

With both a western and eastern exhibit to plan each year, OPA went searching for a gallery this side of the Mississippi River to host the eastern artists. They found their home at Walls Gallery. “They came to us and said they were looking for a gallery that had dealt with national artists and had a track record of developing professional relationships with clients,� Marshall says. “We were so honored that they came to us.�

After being selected, Marshall had her work cut out for her. Having chosen Mayfaire as the venue for the big show, she has spent many days in the center offices, un-

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packing the mounds of paintings that are arriving. The process of opening the boxes has been a thrilling experience. “There is so much variety!� she says. “People think representational art means it all has to look the same, but they are wrong. We have figures, marine life, landscapes, nudes and still-lifes. Right now, there is a classic painting of a flower inside a pot right next to a painting of a young woman’s back, and she’s pulling aside her hair to show a tattoo. There is traditional with edgy and it all works.�

The assortment doesn’t end at the subjects, however. The techniques vary, as well. “There are paintings done with tight lines and others with loose, gushy brush strokes. We have photo-realism with expressionist romance,� she says.

Of course, there is the range of prices for the work, spanning from $500 to $15,000. “And we’ve only unpacked half of the work so far!�

The show will kick off on Thursday, with the juried award show in the afternoon and a 7 p.m. lecture with renowned artist Charles Movalli about John Singer Sergeant. Friday is the grand opening, with artist demonstrations all weekend. Marshall hopes the public will come out to see a once-in-a-lifetime event for Wilmington. “I think this is going to be the biggest representational art event held this side of the Mississippi,� she says. “We’re going to have 20 of the painters here at the show, and some of the best artists on this side of the country are going to have their work up. If art is at all important to you, you should be at this show.�

Artfuel.inc 1701 Wrightsville Ave 910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest.

Vol. 25, Groovy art from The Artfuel Bunch: Luke Worley, Sarah Peacock, Josh Payne and Sam Guin.

Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm Currently exhibiting raw works on paper by 82 year-old abstract expressionist Edward Meneeley, including one which hung earlier this year in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan. Meneeley is represented by the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Tate Modern, London, among others. This show is a fund-raiser for the biography project of the artist’s life with work sold for Art For the Masses prices. For more info, call 910-797-3501.

Crescent Moon 332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com A retail gift gallery specializing in fine handcrafted art glass and metal sculpture, Crescent Moon welcomes local metal artist Bobby Fuller to the gallery with his standout Jellyfish steeland-copper-hammered sculptures mounted on shell marrow imprinted with shell and sea life fossils. A must see.

Local artists Anne Bartlett has designed new “wine wardens” wine stoppers and Shelby Spencer is getting us in the holiday mood with hand-painted stemware and ornaments. There is always something new and creative arriving at Crescent Moon. Gift Wrapping is free.

Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is free while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!

Hampstead Art Gallery 14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt.

Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.”

“Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think.

Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work.

Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

New Elements Gallery 216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com “Color at Play”now hangs at New Elements Gallery, featuring the works of Fred Budin of Atlanta, Jane Filer of Chapel Hill and Valerie Lennon of Highlands, NC. Acknowledged as one of Wilmington’s premier art and craft venues, New Elements offers a wide variety of work by regional and nationally recognized artists. The gallery features original paintings and prints, as well as sculpture, craft, jewelry, and custom framing. Visitors worldwide make a point of returning to enjoy the distinctive collection of fine art and craft and are frequently impressed by the sheer volume of work available at New Elements, much of which is featured on the gallery’s Web site. The gallery offers art consultation services and is committed to finding unique pieces of art.

“Earthly Delights” opens on Friday, October 22nd, featuring the works of Jeffrey N. Davies and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Enjoy a remarkable collection of clay and wood by these two gifted artists, both internationally recognized and living in the area.

pattersonbehn art gallery 511 1/2 Castle Street (910) 251-8886 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm www.pattersonbehn.com pattersonbehn picture framing & design has added an art gallery to their space, featuring several local artists. Currently on display are works by Bob Bryden, Michelle Connolly, Karen Paden Crouch, Virginia Wright Frierson, Rachel Kastner, Pam Toll and Katherine Wolf Webb.

We offer a large selection of works on paper

in numerous media. In addition there are many different gift ideas such as hand gilded table top frames and one of a kind keepsake boxes. The gallery offers something for everybody.

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

Wilmington Art Association Gallery 616B Castle St. (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org The Wilmington Art Association’s (WAA) 2011 calendar, “Expose Yourself to Art,” is now ready for purchase at 616B Castle Street. The calendar features photos of 12 member artists in unique, often humorous, poses, standing (or sitting) in their own original paintings. Proceeds from sales of the calenda help support WAA’s outreach program, which advance the appreciation of the visual arts and education through the arts in the Cape Fear area. Only $12.30 per copy, or two for $20—five for $40 and 10 for $70. Please stop by the gallery and get ready for a laugh!

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Comforting Rock:

Rock for the Cure benefits local breast cancer patients by: Justin Lacy

Rock for the Cure with The Schoolboys Friday, October 15th Reel Cafe • 100 S. Front Street $5 donation (includes chicken wings!)

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hat if I said there was a place where enlightenment could be obtained?

A place with good music. A place with free chicken wings. A place where money went directly to a good cause.

On Friday, October 15th, the UNCW Communication Studies Society will be throwing its fourth annual Rock for the Cure breast cancer benefit concert, featuring UNCW’s unofficial all-faculty rock band, The Schoolboys. The event takes place on the second floor of The Reel CafÊ, and proceeds benefit the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project.

Designed to aid women from diagnosis through treatment, the Pink Ribbon Project provides mammography screenings to the uninsured and “Comfort Bags� to patients. The pink bags are packed full of consoling items: inspirational books, meditation guides, a pink fleece blanket, a small pillow, a day planner, a satin pillowcase for comfort after hair loss, and an herbal microwavable eye pillow to help with relaxation. “It was like getting the greatest gifts,� cancer survivor and UNCW business manager of the Division for Student Affairs Abby Knight says. “It was like Christmas, like getting a big giant Christmas present with a lot of fun things in it—and I actually used everything in the bag.

It was the greatest thing.�

Knight was diagnosed with evasive mammary cancer in June of 2006. Within one week, she had her surgery. “As soon as I got done, they were scheduling my treatments

right away. So, they gave me a Pink Ribbon ‘Comfort Bag.’ To me, it felt like a lot of people were taking things away from me, and I felt like it was weird ‘cause they were giving me something for no reason. It wasn’t my birthday, it wasn’t Christmas, it wasn’t anything.�

Founded in 1998, the Pink Ribbon Project’s events and donations have raised over $1.2 million, providing cancer screenings to an average of 400 women a year and distributing over 4,400 “Comfort Bags.� This year marks the UNCW Communication Studies Society’s fourth year donating to the project. Last year, Rock for the Cure was sponsored by 14 local businesses and generated $3,567. “We have 22 sponsors this year, which is huge for us,� Rock for the Cure co-coordinator Rachel Kaylor says. A senior majoring in communications, Kaylor is in charge of designing the event’s promotional material, coordinating volunteers, talking to the media and recruiting sponsors. “It’s really impressive how the local community has stepped up to this,� Kaylor continues, “and even though everyone’s having a hard time with the economy, they’re willing to fork out this money for a student production and a really good cause—a local cause. It’s cool that local businesses are so willing to donate, even though there are so many of them closing down. There are still so many that [say,] ‘Yeah we believe in this! We’ll do it.’ They believe in students, too, which is awesome, because if we didn’t get enough sponsors we couldn’t hold the event.�

If Wilmington businesses are responsible for allowing the conception of Rock for the Cure, the Reel CafĂŠ births it. They are donating their space and catering the event with free chicken wings. “It’s phenomenal that Rock for the Cure raised that much money last year,â€? Abby Knight says, “but I think they’re going to raise way more than that this year.â€?

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SCHOOL HOUSE ROCKS! UNCW brainiacsturned-rockers The Schoolboys play the Rock for the Cure benefit concert this Friday. Don’t miss out on a different kinda schooling from these professors of rock! Photo courtesy of the band.

fund-raisers dispersed throughout the evening’s itinerary, including door prizes, raffle tickets and a silent auction. In the past, one of the auction items included a chance to get up and sing with the Schoolboys, who perform classic-rock standards, ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Grand Funk Railroad. “We’ve [played Rock for the Cure] since it started,� Communications Department Chair and Schoolboy Dr. Richard Olsen says. “It’s really a highlight of our year. The crowd is great, the cause is great. We perform less at college bars than we used to, so it’s also nice to share our music with our students who may not see us otherwise.�

Singing and playing keys and harmonica, Olsen takes to the stage an appreciation of popular culture—his academic focus. With each member submersed in academia, the

big-brained band could potentially take over the world—not necessarily in a Radioheadrock-star sense but in a Pinky-and-the-Brain kinda way. They have a decade of experience under their belt already. “There was a faculty talent show about 10 years ago where faculty were asked to perform for students during lunch at the Hawk’s Nest,� Olsen states. “The original members got together and learned three songs, and then it just seemed too much fun to stop. It could be a gimmick, but we don’t push that angle. For us, we try to be an authentic band first, and by doing that, be town/gown ambassadors for UNCW.�

Rock for the Cure asks for a $5 donation at the door, not bad for a few free wings, rock-n-roll and the gratification of helping local women. “This is the first time I picked up on Rock for the Cure,� Knight says. “I found out about it through UNCW’s Web page, and when I looked on the description, I saw it was to fund the comfort bags, and I wanted to help. That bag was the greatest thing. I never sat it down.�

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Sunday is family day at Nicola’s Fresh, authentic Italian food served FAMILY STYLE for parties of 4 or more, starting at 3pm

WEEKLY SPECIALS TUESDAY - $5 Pizza and Pint WEDNESDAY - 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine THURSDAY - $5 Vodka Martini’s Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11AM-3PM Dinner: Tuesday - Sat 5PM -10PM Sunday, 3PM - ‘TIL CLOSE CLOSED MONDAY 5704 Oleander Drive #102 • (910) 798-2205

If you don’t have your Return Offender card yet be sure to ask for details next time you visit!

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WeDNeSDAY, OcTObeR 13 DJ tiMe —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington Open Mic w/ gary allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 MarK herBert & gaBrielle —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement Open Mic w/ sean gerarD (9pM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 shOw tunes w/ DOnna Merritt —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ p. FunK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 KaraOKe —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Bangarang w/ lOrD walrus & sir nicK BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 rOn rOnner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 MOOnshine Jazz JaM —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

KaraOKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 OysterBOy —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 JiMMy thacKery —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 rOger Davis & rOn wilsOn —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 paul griMshaw triO —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 Dualing pianOs & lee hauser —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ Juice —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KaraOKe with BOB claytOn —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7pM-8pM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 nutt hOuse iMprOv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Open Mic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraOKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 BiBis anD BlacK —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773

THURSDAY, OcTObeR 14 KaraOKe KOng —Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KaraOKe w/ DJ steve —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Open Mic w/ gary allen —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 rOn Dallas (7pM-10pM) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ DOn’t stOp —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

acOustic DuO (7-10) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ s t r e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 KaraOKe —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC DJ Battle —Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ —Flat Eddie’s; 5400 Oleander Dr., 799-7000 rOn hassOn —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 MiKe O’DOnnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ greg —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement DJ Dane Britt —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KaraOKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 tOp 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

Live music

wed 10.13

karaoke night thurs 10.14

trivia night with

dj richtermeister fri 10.15

machine gun sat 10.16

live music with

jason marks band

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Scott Sain of Plane jane

,ANDFALL #ENTER s 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

Gabby’s Lounge

Join us THURSDAYS

Friday, October 15

on our patio for

rOOt sOul

Live Music and Free Wine Tastings!

7-10PM

October 14

saturday, October 16

5-6 Free Wine Tasting

jOhn mielcarski

6-8pm Live music by Matt HaMM

7-10PM

Drink specials: 2 for $20 - Get

Friday, October 22

cheese, chocolate and 2 drinks*

rOd & tOdd

for only $20 October 21

7-10PM

5-6 Free Wine Tasting

saturday, October 23

Drink specials: 2 for $20 - Get

randy mcQuay 7-10PM

wrightsville.sunspreeresorts.com 877-330-5050 • 910-256-2231

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cheese, chocolate and 2 drinks* for only $20 *managers choice 885 Town center Drive Wilmington, Nc (910) 256-1187

EvERYDAY SpEcIAlS 2 Miller Lite Bottles $150 PBR Pints $ 3 Cherry & Blueberry Bombs $ 2 Bud Light Draft $ 3 Drifter Shots $ 50

MONDAY - Service Industry Night (Special and Draft of choice for $6.99 TUESDAY - $2 Wells WEDNESDAY- 100 oz. PBR or Bud Light ONLY $10 • $1 Tacos THURSDAY - Margaritas $3 FRIDAY - $3 Wells SATURDAY - $5 L.I.T. SUNDAY - Bucket of Beer Specials WEEKlY EvENTS WEDNESDAY – KaRaOKe THURSDAY – LIve MuSIC FRI. & SAT. – LIve MuSIC SATURDAY

CORN HOLe TOuRNaMeNT: 1pm sign up; 2pm start - $10/team.

2nd place gets $10, 1st gets the rest!!

SUNDAY

BeeR PONg TOuRNaMeNT: 1PM sign up; 2PM start - $10/team. 2nd place gets $10, 1st gets the rest!!

108 Walnut Street Phone (910) 762-1704

rOOt sOul prOJect —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 FunKy caBBage —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 live Music —Romanelli’s, Leland; 383-1885 DixielanD allstars —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 Open Mic —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 tru sOl —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 nathan leigh —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 ceann (phOtO) —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement 28 nOrth —Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255 last Ones leFt, rODDy J & cOMpany, J sales & MOre —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

Feature your live music and drink specials!

It’s a low-cost high-impact way to send encore readers your way!

Call

791-0688

ranDy “O” —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 FrieD lOt —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DJ ceD —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 DJ richterMeister —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ sin —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington tOM rhODes —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7pM-8pM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 nutt street Open Mic —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 classy KaraOKe with ManDy claytOn —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 KaraOKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

THURSDAY 10/14 1/2 price bar Live Music:

Ronnie Digital anD the Wahl

FRIDAY 10/15 DJ SATURDAY 10/16 Trainwreck SUNDAY 10/17 FOOTbaLL $6 Game Day Pitchers Double Wings

MONDAY 10/18 MOnDaY niGHT FOOTbaLL $2 for 2 Tacos

cOLLeGe GaMe DaY Sunday Ticket 22 HD TVs biG Screen 15 Carolina Beach Ave. N Carolina Beach (910) 458-5255

DJ “Mr Lee� —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 fireDance & DruMs @ Dark, DJ MiT PsyTrance (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 karaoke wiTh BoB cLayTon —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 Big DaDDy Love —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

friDAY, OCtObEr 15 DJ —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 karaoke wiTh BoB cLayTon —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 karaoke kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ scooTer fresh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 friDay nighT foLLies Dance DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

DJ DusTin —Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ eDie —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington JaMes Jarvis & frienDs (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ron eTheriDge & Jason wooLwine —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 Beach & shag w/ DJ rock, DJ eric —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC oPen Mic nighT —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 Piano show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 kersTan caPra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 LiquiD PLaTinuM —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 JeLLyfish kiss —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 no DoLLar shoes —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Tres aLTMan —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 BLinD LeMon PLeDge, DJ Dane BriTT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 aDaM wooDs —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021

VISIT OuR WEBSITE WWW.RuCkERJOHNS.COM fOR DAILY SpECIALS, MuSIC & upCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY 5 pizzas, and half price Nachos and Wings ( in the Bar starting at 6:00) 22oz Domestic Draft all Day

$

TuESDAY live Jazz in the Bar • Half Price Bottles of Wine absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $2.50 WEDNESDAY Corona\Corona light $250 Margarita\Peach Margaritas $4 Miller light Bottles $150 THuRSDAY Gran Martinis $7 • Red Stripe $250 fRIDAY Cosmos $4 • 007 $350 Harps bottles $250 • Island Sunsets $5 SATuRDAY Baybreeze\Seabreeze $4 22oz Blue Moon Draft $3 Select domestic bottles $150 SuNDAY Domestic Draft Pints $150 Bloody Marys $4 • White Russians $4 1:00 - Moo and Brew Special $7 LIVE MuSIC Tues. Oct. 12th THe Sea PaNS Thurs. Oct. 14th DIxIelaND all STaRS Tues. Oct. 19th DIxIelaND all-STaRS 5564 CaROlINa BeaCH RD 452-1212

fuLL Dish —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 MorTaL Man, BLack skies, unhoLy Tongues —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 hoT waTer wagon —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224 Live Music —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 BaTTLehooch —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ TiMe —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DJ s T r e T c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 LaTino nighT wiTh DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ ceD —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 freD fLynn anD The sTones —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 Machine gun —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 5Th generaTion —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558

CEANN: appearing at the Green Light Lounge Thursday, October 14th.

DeaTh on Two wheeLs —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BooTcaMP cLik feaT. BuckshoT, sean Price & sMif&wesun, skyzoo, DJ eviL Dee, kosha DiLLz w/ McPig Pen & PaT Maine —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

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—Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.;

—Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N.

251-8500

Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

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Live Music â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 DJ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ P. Money â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 DJ eDie â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814

100 S. Front St. Downtown 251-1832

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Your Downtown Sports Pub! MONDAY $10 Bud/Light Buckets $4 Jack Daniels â&#x20AC;˘ $3 Capt. Morgan TUESDAY $1 Tacos 4-7pm â&#x20AC;˘ $3 sauza $15 margarita pitchers $3 Mexican Beers $5 Top Shelf Tequila â&#x20AC;˘ $7 Patron WEDNESDAY $3 Pints (10 Drafts) $5 Jager Bombs â&#x20AC;˘ $2 wells THURSDAY Mug Night $2 Domestic Drafts w/HK MUG $5 Bombers â&#x20AC;˘ $4 Jim Beam $3 pinnacle flavored vodkas $3.50 MicroBrews FRIDAY $3 Select Draft â&#x20AC;˘ $4 Fire Fly Shooters $5 Red Bull Vodka SATURDAY $2.50 Miller Lt or Yuengling Draft $8 Pitcher â&#x20AC;˘ $3 Kamikaze $4 Well Drinks SUNDAY $2.50 Bud/Light Draft $8 Pitcher â&#x20AC;˘ $5 Crown Royal $4 Bloody Mary 1/2 priced select appetizers m-f 4-7pm CATCH ALL THE ACTION WITH MLB EXTRA INNINGS ON 10 HDTVs and HD big screen Your Team - Every Game, Every DAY 118 Princess St â&#x20AC;˘ (910)763-4133

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1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm OPEN MIC NIGHT $ 2 Budweiser â&#x20AC;˘ $225 Heineken $ 3 Gin & Tonic 56&4%":

1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm LIVE MUSIC FROM JOHNNY ACOUSTIC $ 2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $ 50 3 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm 8&%/&4%":

1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm LIVE MUSIC FROM ROB RONNER $ 50 2 Blue Moons $ 50 2 Corona/Corona Light 1/2 Priced Wine Bottles 5)634%":

LIVE MUSIC FROM MIKE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONNELL $ 2 Domestic Bottles, â&#x20AC;˘ $275 Import Bottles, $ 3 Rum and Coke '3*%":

LIVE$ MUSIC IN THE$ COURTYARD 3 Landshark â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Kamikaze $ 5 Bombs 4"563%":

LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Rooftop open by 6pm Dance floor open by 10pm

Monday $2.50 Budweiser Draft â&#x20AC;˘$4 Wells ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4- 7 Tuesday $2.50 All Drafts $4.50 Absolut Lemonade ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7 Wednesday $2.50 Yuengling Draft $2.50 Domestic Bottles ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7 Thursday $3 Coronas â&#x20AC;˘ $4 Margaritas ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7 Friday $3 Pint of The Day Saturday $5 Sangria Sunday $5 Bloody Marys *Drink Specials Run All Day, But Food Specials Shown Are From 4 Until 7 Only.

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LIVE MUSIC FROM L SHAPE LOT (3-7) and ROCKINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROOFTOP KARAOKE (8-12) $ 5 Tommy Bahama Mojitos $ 75 2 Corona $350 Bloody Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ $3 Mimosas encore | october 13-19 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 17

DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 Piano SHow —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 BEaCH & SHag w/ DJ RoCk, DJ ERiC (10Pm-2am) —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC DJ —Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056 kaRaokE —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 DJ SCooTER FRESH —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 SuSan Savia —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 THE mullETS —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 RooT Soul PRoJECT —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 livE muSiC —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 Billy SugaRFix —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 TRain wRECk —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255

waHl PRoJECT —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 JERRy PowEll —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 BlivET —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224 maD HouSE, DJ DanE BRiTT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 oySTERBoy —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 THE BiTTER Ruin —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE Flu —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 SalSa w/ DJ lalo —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 ClaSSy kaRaokE wiTH manDy ClayTon —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 JaSon maRkS BanD —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 aSg —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 THE BalanCE —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558

STEvE HoFSTETTER (ComEDian) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BlaCk HEllTonES, CouP DE gRaCE —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. BEaR BonES, Clay PigEonS, Town aRSoniST —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JoHn mEilCaRSki —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

sunday, OctOber 17 PERRy SmiTH (BRunCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 l SHaPE loT (3-7), STEvE ToDD & Sam mElvin (8-12) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

mOnday, OctOber 18

DJ P. monEy

BRETT JoHnSon’S Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPEn miC nigHT —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ RiCHTERmEiSTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JamES JaRviS & FRiEnDS (7Pm-8Pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 oPEn miC w/ BEau —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJ TimE —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

—Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 RogER DaviS (BRunCH) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 galEn on guiTaR (BRunCH) —Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211 Ron DigiTal anD THE waHl —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 Ron ETHERiDgE & TRaviS SHallow —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

N O T G IN M IL 7

U O Y

K N A 4H for 22 successful years of business!

We would like to offer our anniversary special!

Dinner for Two: $2200 Includes appetizer to share, two entrees and dessert to share!

Expires October 30, 2010

Our vision is to provide our customers with the most exciting dining experience while they are in our home; that we see to it that every customer in our restaurant leave with the anticipation of coming back.

419 South College Rd. (910) 799-1426

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THE JTama BanD —Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255 DJ CED —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 DJBE kaRaokE ugly —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Jam wiTH BEnny Hill —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 kaRaokE —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement kaRaokE w/ DJ BaTTlE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 Soul PowER PoSSE —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

Feature your live music and drink specials!

It’s a low-cost high-impact way to send encore readers your way!

Call

791-0688

oPEn miC nigHT —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 DJ DanE BRiTT —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 oPEn miC nigHT —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 SEan gERaRD —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

tuesday, OctOber 19

BEnny Hill —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 Ron DallaS (7Pm-10Pm) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 oPEn miC nigHT —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 oPEn miC nigHT —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 kaRaokE —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC kaRaokE —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 JoHnny aCouSTiC —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 kaRaokE w/ DJ DanE BRiTT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 kaRaokE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 oPEn miC w/ SEan gERaRD —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington

CaPE FEaR BluES Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 livE aCouSTiC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DixiElanD allSTaRS —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 THE Bil kRauSS SHow —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 RooT Soul PRoJECT —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 kaRaokE kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJ “mR lEE” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 kaRaokE wiTH BoB ClayTon —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr. BiBiS ElliSon anD THE SPaRE CHangE BanD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 JamES JaRviS & FRiEnDS (7Pm-8Pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 nuTT HouSE imPRov —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ EyECon —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 RaDio HayES anD ECHoPoinT21 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 iRvinE —Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255

5001 Market Street (attached to the Ramada Inn)

910-791-7595

TUESDAY - Shag Night Free Shag Lessons w/ Brad White Beginner 7:30 Intermediate 8:00 Dancing till 11:00 $5 cover $2 Domestics $3 Imports THURSDAY - Line Dance Line Dance Barbara Braak teaching Beach Line Dances 7:30 Country Line Dances 9:30 $2 Coors light $4 House Wine FRIDAY - Salsa Night Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons @ 7:30 $5 cover Salsa Lessons @ 9:30 & DJ Lalo Open till 2:30 $2 Tequila Shots $3 Corona SATURDAY Salsa @ 9:00 with DJ LaLo $2 Coors Light $3 Dos XX Thursday Nov, 4th

THE BAND OF OZ 8:30

PRIVATE PARTY BOOKING 910 791-7595

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WEDNESDAy, OCTOBER 20 DJ time —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington open miC W/ gAry Allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 mArk HerBert & gABrielle —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement kArAoke —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 SHoW tuneS W/ DonnA merritt —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 open miC W/ SeAn gerArD (9pm) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BAngArAng W/ lorD WAlruS & Sir niCk BlAnD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ p. Funk —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DuAling piAnoS & lee HAuSer —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ JuiCe —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 kArAoke —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 mAC & JuiCe —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 JeFF & JuDe —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

ACt ii —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 kArAoke —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 JAmeS JArviS & FrienDS (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ron ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 kArAoke WitH BoB ClAyton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 nutt HouSe improv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 open miC nigHt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 tHe tiptonS SAx QuArtet —Squidco, 1003 North 4th St., 910-399-4847

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Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region THE ORANGE PEEL 101 Biltmore Avenue ASHeville, nC (828) 225-5851 10/13: The Sword, Karma To Burn, Mount Carmel 10/14: Beats Antique, Telepath, Lynx 10/15: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Everest 10/16: Portugal. The Man, Chief, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band 10/17: Richard Thompson Band 10/18: Playing For Change Band 10/19: Matt & Kim, Donnis, Electric Owls

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWy 17 S., myrtle BeACH, SC (843) 272-3000 10/15: Goo Goo Dolls, The Spill Canvas 10/16: Souls Harbor, Decadence, Sound Therapy 10/19: John Heffron, Shawn Smalls (Comedy)

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Monkee’s

1900 Eastwood Road - (910) 338-2804 www.monkeeswilmington.com Lauren Moffatt navy and green cadet peacoat: $395 Lauren Moffatt retro green and navy tulip-shaped remnant mini skirt: $248 Lauren Moffatt ivory silk blouse with a stand-up collar & gold button detail: $233 Sayami Ivory cashmere ruffle scarf Diane von Furstenburg taupe suede fausta boot: $455

“Don’t be afraid to embrace your feminine side with ruffles, textured tights and skirts. Add an edge with military-inspired hardware.”— The Monkee Girls

Plato’s Closet 4720 New Centre Drive # A - (910) 792-1572

Fall:

It’s not only a time for changing temperatures and colors but changing wardrobes as well. The weather the season produces is perfect for showing off a full range of style—it’s no coincidence that the iconic New York Fashion Week runs in September.

Here at encore we understand shop-a-holism, and this week we’re here to enable it. We’ve gone to a few of Wilmington’s local boutiques to track down the trends for fall 2010, each divulging their own insiderexpert advice. Here’s what to wear in 2010!

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Sugarfly jacket: $14 Forever 21 shirt: $6 Ruffled scarf: $6 Elephant necklace: $11.99 Paris necklace: $4 Seven jeans: $16 Steve Madden boots: $16 Charlotte Russe bag: $8

“Clogs – a clunky wooden shoe? It doesn’t sound like the most glamorous or practical footwear trend, and yet the clog has reached new heights in 2010. Heeled versions with straps, studs or braiding are by far the best. Seen paired most frequently with skinny jeans, they are a hot shoe trend this season!”

– Vikki Cook, manager.

Flashbax 30 N Front Streeet - (910) 762-9828

Island Passage

Tan trench coat: $36 Madin Original 1950’s skirt dress: $90 Kenneth Cole brown leather skinny belt: $14 Ralph Lauren brother leather skinny belt: $14 1970’s tan leather belt: $12 Mod 1960’s leather pumps: $24 Four strand choker with amber: $36

4 Market Street - (910) 762-0484 1900 Eastwood Road # 7 - (910) 256-0407 www.islandpassageclothing.com Tulle charcoal blazer: $80 Free People button-back top: $88 Free People mini-skirt: $59 Island Passage teardrop turquoise earrings: $18

“Neutral colors—tans, browns, dark greens— they look good on everyone. And every girl should feel like a spy sometimes, making trench coats a closet staple.” – Alyssa Bauman, owner.

“Boots, army jackets, studs, colors – militant accessorizing won’t steer you wrong. Lace and mixing patterns will be everywhere, but be sure that the patterns make sense and complement each other. And you can complete any outfit this season with a high-waisted, skinny belt.” – Kristyn Prentice, buyer.

Fairy Circle 1045 South College Road - (910) 790-2025 5120 S. College Road, Unit 118 - (910) 790-2099 www.fairycircleconsignment.com Free People velvet sweater: $21 Marc Jacobs striped top: $28 Mauve tiered skirt: $8.50 Purple beaded necklace: $3.50 Vintage gold chains: $7

“Layering is key for fall in Wilmington; it is also an opportunity to mix and match textures and styles to give everyone their own unique look.”

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Oliver

1055 Military Cutoff Rd # 103 - (910) 256-2233 www.oliverclothing.com Rebecca Taylor military shirt dress: $350 B-Low the Belt skinny tassle belt: $99 Ben Amun double-spike necklace: $194

“The perfect way to make the military trend chic is to mix the feminine with the masculine. Remember: opposites attract! Here, we’ve taken a silk dress by the queen of girly dresses, Rebecca Taylor, and paired it with an edgy necklace and unexpected belt.”

—Gloria Dyer, manager

Encore Consignment 5814 Oleader Drive - (910) 452-4468 www.encoreconsignmentstore.com DNKY gray dress: $48 Abercrombie & Fitch gray scarf: $8 Anne Klein short-sleeve purple sweater: $186

“Layering is still big this fall, and gray is the new black. Pair long gray tunic tops with rich plums and purples. Throw a pashmina around your shoulders and secure with a large rhinestone pin as a fun accent.”

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Sonny B 1319 Military Cutoff Road, Suite GG, - (910) 509-1901 Delicia 100% silk pocket tee: $34 Kensie twill cargo skinny pant: $87 Sylvia Benson gold chain necklace: $78 Diana Warner initial necklace: $55 Nicole grey booties: $95

“Pairing casual military cargo pants with a delicate silk top adds texture and versatility. The booties are right on trend for fall and we love layering necklaces, too!”—Allison Abney, owner

Edge of Urge 18 Market Street - (910) 762-1662 www.edgeofurge.com

Hallelu

Motel crop sweater: $78 Seneca Rising suspender skirt: $112 Jeffery Campbell snick wedges: $116 Happy socks: $10 Amy Kathryn bag: $40 Jessie Williams sassel earrings: $28

84 Waynick Boulevard - (910) 509-0570 www.shophallelu.com Faux fur jacket: $79 Lace long-sleeve shirt: $19 Leather shorts: $72 Lion head belt: $26 Feather necklace: $26

“Take things that you were using for summer and make them into fall. For example, put long sleeves or crop sweaters with short skirts, and your summer wedges with socks or thigh highs. With accessories, it’s all about shiny stuff; lots of gold, silver and metallics.

Also leather, cuffs, earrings, and big rings are going to be huge.”

– Dustin Slemp, assistant buyer and stylist

“Shorts are the perfect item to transition into fall, and don’t think that means just wool. From leather and knit, crochet to lace, the options are endless! Wear them now with your favorite snuggly sweater and ankle boots.

As it gets cooler pair them with tights and a faux fur jacket.” — Catherine Yearwood, owner

Lula Balou 250 Racine Drive - (910) 799-9991 www.lulabalou.com Straw-colored leggings: $25 Survival Dolman dark gray lycra sleeve top: $48 Renee C. faux suede vest: $68 Remi $ reid black bag: $9 Towne & Reese long gold and black necklace: $34

“To more easily incorporate the so popular ‘military’ style into your wardrobe, try more staple pieces such as a boot or tailored jacket with big buttons” — Lucy Cherry, owner encore | october 13-19 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 25

Socially Responsible Design: Tractor Dog www.tractordog.etsy.com Vintage silk mustard top: $36 Pin-up leopard hot shorts: $45 Reconstructed green knit cardigan: $55

“With fall comes layering, and this can be so fun!

Pair a solid color silk top with a knit vest or cardigan and some statement shorts!

Mix in tights with a subtle texture to keep warm.”— Kelsey Gibbs, owner

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Rachel Weeks starts up School House apparel by: Claire LaSure

“I

found the whole experience really inspiring, and I decided while I was young and fearless, I should just do it.”

With one illuminating statement, Rachel Weeks, founder of college brand “School House,” becomes a radical contender in the apparel industry and an encouragement for young women internationally. Weeks created her fashion-forward brand while in Sri Lanka, a year-long travel opportunity that influenced socially responsible business initiatives. Commonly called “living wage,” factory workers contracted under the School House company are ensured a salary that provides for their daily needs. While piecing comfy, edgy clothing for universities across the nation, factory employees in Sri Lanka can leave work with the satisfaction of knowing that they have earned a comfortable standard of living at a safe job.

An Atlanta native, Weeks had a natural instinct to pave her own path of impact. “I had always wanted to find a way to combine my love for the fashion industry with my desire to make a difference in the world,” she says, “and in particular try to impact the lives of women living and working in developing countries where their labor is so often undervalued and underappreciated.”

She graduated from Duke University in 2007 with a degree in Women’s Studies and earned a Fulbright Scholarship to travel to Sri Lanka for applied research in the apparel industry and socially responsible garment manufacturing.

Journeying through Sri Lanka and visiting clothing factories stirred Weeks to “take that leap,” as she puts it, and plunge into a Skype-and-résumé exploit to build a North Carolina company from across the sea. Today, from the states the busy entrepreneu-ess has two direct employees and a righthand man to oversee operations in Sri Lanka. She makes it a point to visit the factory three times out of the year.

When School House first began sales in April of 2009, the partnering factory also created garments for other brands; however, currently School House is preparing to commence 100 percent of the factory production—meaning that all 70 employees will become full-time under Weeks’ line. The brand pays a labor premium, roughly $2 per garment, for all pieces that are bought from the factory. Before the brand began paying this premium, the average wage per month for employees was 60 U.S. dollars. After, employees received $170 on average.

“It’s amazing what a couple of dollars can do,” Weeks explains. This increase in monthly wage allows workers to provide for many of their basic needs, including shelter, medical care and nutrition. Weeks’ company offers the workers security, but the key to living wage principle is persistency.

From Sri Lanka to American colleges, “it’s a lot of pound-

FASHION FOR CHANGE: Rachel Weeks’ School House includes a UNCW tee as part of its college brand line, which also helps workers in Sri Lanka make a respectable living wage. Courtesy of Colleen McCann.

ing pavement right now,” Weeks continues breezily, “three weeks out of the month I’m on the road in my car. My backseat is like a sample rack.” Her company is still young with limited resources, so Weeks has teamed up with Barnes and Noble college bookstores to grow School House nationwide. School House clothing can be found in the UNCW bookstore, over 43 public universities and many independent college bookstores nationwide.

“The Wilmington line has done really, really well, and I have to say that their campus bookstore has been a huge supporter of the collection,” Weeks says, “We are super excited about how the collection will change.”

Coming this spring, School House anticipates the debut of the customized “Dub” tees and a new t-shirt dress. Currently, the bookstore boasts a four-piece collection which Seahawk fashionistas can shop at prices ranging from $29.98 to $74.98.

“There’s no college apparel that’s cool. That’s really what we want our product to be: a cool brand that people want to be a part of and want to buy,” she explains. “At the same time, though, we want to honor this market, which is about great t-shirts, hoodies and lounge-wear basics.”

School House encompasses classic college style: university-wear with an edge, using street wear and high fashion as catalysts for relaxed clothing. However, there is another notion more deeply rooted in this brand that completes Weeks’ vision: Supporting the brand also means supporting responsible apparel manufacturing practices. To support a living wage also means to sustain it, and hopes are that School House will be able to make an impact long-term for families in Sri Lanka. Wilmingtonians and students can wear their UNCW gear proudly, knowing that the workers who made it are respected.

Going to the Edge:

Polly and Crackers t-shirts appeal to unexpected audiences

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argeting: college students, high school students, emo kids, skaters, surfers, alcoholics, edgy and fun people,” Derek Wragge, self-made tshirt designer, writes in an e-mail to encore.

His designs began as inspired sketches on scraps of paper and have hatched into the new, trendy brand ‘Polly and Crackers.”

While it’s clear his t-shirts are fashioned for a specific demographic, they are sure to get a laugh-out-loud reaction from anyone who catches a glimpse of their tongue-in-cheek sayings, featuring one-liners like, “2 good 4 diz,” “cocktail queen” and “booty bumps (say no).” Who couldn’t help but chuckle?

Wragge graduated from UNCW in 2008 with a business administration and marketing degree and one thing on his mind: to start his own company. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur,” he says. “My dad was, and ever since I was born, I always wanted to own something or sell something. So, in high school I came across a Web site called ‘Local Celebrity,’ and they were a start-up company that did graphic t-shirts, and I loved them from the second they started.”

Using the Web site as his inspiration, Wragge begin designing shirt art. Over the course of a year, he produced 50 designs and then narrowed down to his favorite 25.

Thus, Polly and Crackers opened for business in December of 2009.

“I went all out and I started with six [shirts] in each size, so I had almost 1,000 t-shirts when I first started,” Wragge explains. Since the business has been running, Polly and Crackers has sold about 500 shirts. “Going into it I’ve learned that 80 percent of your sales come from 20 percent of your product, so mainly you sell like the top four or five designs, so I thought that’s the way it would go. But it’s been kind of weird, because we’ve sold everything pretty consistently,” he attests.

Business hasn’t always been smooth, and Wragge has had to continually use his ingenuity to come up with clever ways to boost sales. At first, the company operated solely online (www.pollyandcrackers. com) where buyers view and order t-shirts.

When the site began, the creator relied on word-of-mouth alone and waited to see what would happen with his fresh creation.

Today, Wragge is busy reaching people outside of his network, updating an online store blog and YouTube videos to boost visits and hopefully buys.

Thanks to the Web site, Polly and Crackers has gotten many celebrity bites. Josh

by: Claire LaSure Strickland, from “Holly’s World” on the E! Network, has sported the brand, and tweets are popping up from TV and movie stars like Daren Kagasoff (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Jana Kramer (“90210,” “One Tree Hill”) and Julie Benz (“Dexter,” “No Ordinary Family”).

Wragge is also diligently engaged in an effort to pave his way into small, hip boutique stores akin to his clothing line.

Polly and Crackers can currently be found in Planet (108 N. Front Street), as well as Mr. and Mrs. Digz, located in Chicago, Illinois. Despite many phone calls and relentless e-mails, many leads are still open-ended.

“It’s kind of hard to get in,” he notes.

“It kind of brought me down a little bit because I was calling so many places, and ... I would never get a call back,” he says. Still, Wragge remains optimistic and on the move with his dynamic business plan.

“You just gotta be persistent, and you really need to find the stores that match your product,” he says, “because once you get them in that store, they sell, and they keep you.”

Polly and Crackers’ t-shirts are 100 percent cotton and preprinted before order.

Sizes come for men and women and cost $18.50 plus shipping. Some are funny, some are catchy, some are controversial and some might even cross the line, but all make statements. Wragge admits to some initial presale worries that some designs may be a bit obscene.

“One shirt says ‘cocaine and cigs’ on it, and I was like, ‘OK, I’m a little nervous about this,’” he explains. “But it’s one of our best sellers.”

Wragge wanted to steer clear from mundane or predictable humor, aspiring for “something that was a little more funky, a little more off-beat and a little more current,” as he says. He focuses on images as if they’re works of art.

“I wanted to create an actual brand—I wanted to create a culture.”

Wragge’s unexpected t-shirts appeal to unexpected audiences because, bottomline, they make people laugh whether ironic or simply silly. Even at events like Riverfest, Polly and Crackers was well-received. “[Though] not really my target market, [peo-

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URBAN CHIC: Find locally made Polly and Crackers t-shirts at Planet, located downtown on Front Street. Photo courtesy of brand.

ple] wander in and you never know the reaction you’re going to get,” he says. “They’re either going to look at it and run away or [embrace it.] This one woman came in with a big church hat on and she bought her son a shirt that says, ‘Mom says High!’”

Per the future, Wragge is working on more awareness and advertising, hype and giveaways and a musical festival presence. “In one year [I want to be] in five stores, have more designs and be doing two to three sales per day online,” he hopefully admits.

He will continue to add designs once a month and possibly more when the summer season warms the Wilmington coast again. “Eventually I want to be in places like Urban Outfitters,” he says. “I want a big company. It’s always been my dream. I do want to expand; I don’t plan on getting smaller.”

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New sushi restaurant opens off College Road, offers great Asian menu

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othing beats the interaction of sushi.

Sharing becomes the essence, as platters and large wooden boats, stacked high with cuts of sweet, raw fish, get passed from person to person. Textures of food seem as engaging as the taste. Chopsticks lightly clang against the dinnerware and tea pours from a fresh, hot pot, tipping its spout to an honorable tradition of eating. To put it aptly: Sushi is love.

For sushi lovers, a new restaurant located on College Road in front of Marketplace Mall offers so many platters of adoration, the creativity of how many ways sushi can be served seems staggering. From over a dozen specialty rolls to entrées to simpler hand rolls and even appetizer versions that come in the form of a sandwich or pizza, sushi and sashimi get a fine overhaul at Saké Asian Fusion.

Having opened just last month, owner Henry Wang’s experience covers a broad range of sushi-rolling and conceptualizing. Saké culminates his lifetime of restaurant experience tenfold, since Wang’s been in the kitchen from the ripe age of 12, helping his family from Long Island run numerous eateries.

Having moved to Jacksonville, NC, a few short years ago, Wang opened the doors to Saké Asian Fusion to much popularity in the military town. His next move to Wilmington came natural, wherein he brought a sophisticated look to the old Shoney’s building, which has become a hotspot for Asian eateries to open and close. Updating its interior with a granite bar and hideaway dining areas, the space is illuminated by skylights above. It seems more open and airier than ever.

Of course, the real stars of the restaurant are the sushi, sashimi and rolls. Three words properly describe their flavors: fresh, fresh, fresh! Being a simpleton when it comes to sushi and sashimi, I prefer the fish in its unadulterated form: perhaps a slight squeeze of lemon, and only a smidgeon of wasabi or ginger. (Soy sauce just salts it up too much; so if I have any sauce, ponzu is it—a sweet, mirin-flavored liquid, punctuated by rice vinegar and only a dab of soy.) It’s the true test in tasting how fresh the fish really is when avoiding a muck-up of sauces and add-ons.

An interesting misconception that many have on sushi comes to light often when talking about the cuisine: “It tastes ‘fishy!’” some may say.

For the record, fresh sushi will not taste “fishy” unless it’s a strong fish, a la mackerel or salmon.

by: Shea Carver

Saké Asian Fusion Lunch Bunch 149 S. College Road (910) 392-0444 www.sakeasianfusion.com Prices: $2 - $25 In fact, what many seem to overlook is that cooking the fish will actually make its flavor profile more pungent. Saké’s fish can rival any in town. Their white tuna—a name many sushi restaurants use for what’s actually escarole or albacore tuna—maintains a rich, almost buttery flavor, being that it’s a fattier fish and comes in a thick cut, which practically melts in the mouth. Sake’s striped bass (also known as “rockfish”) offers the same richness,with more of a minerally finish. Its cut is narrow, between a firm and flaky texture. The red tuna, salmon, and eel also retain heartiness, while the most indulgent of mild fish, yellowtail, keeps it clean and easy on the palate.

Sake knows how to impress not only in appetite but in presentation, too. Each plate comes adorned in a menagerie of col-

ors, blending magnificently to create showstopping rolls. A few that my coworkers insist an encore from: the Yummy Yummy, a shrimp tempura and avocado roll, topped with kani salad (fake crab meat, cucumbers, scallions, fish roe and spicy mayonnaise); as well as the Scorpion King, featuring a soft-shell crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, fish roe and kani, topped with eel. Rolls in sushi restaurants always come adorned with ringlets of shaved food; Saké uses slivered

BOAT LOAD OF SUSHI: Saké Asian Fusion offers a variety of sushi and sashimi (above), as well as rolls like the Yummy Yummy (left), and Asianstyle entrées, such as the shrimp and chicken tempura (below). Photos by Sue Cothran.

with exceptional care from Wang and his staff.

The most impressive—which I have to note surprised me, as usually I am not a fan of the dish—is the Pad Thai. Their rice noodles are not too dense, nor overcooked. Face it, nothing ruins a noodle dish more than soggy noodles. I’d give the spice level a three-and-a-half, and the chicken and veggies set off nicely with a very generous heaping of crushed peanuts, so every bite contains a roasted nutty flavor beets, giving each entrée a nice suband crunchy finish. tlety of flash aside from the normal carrots and Sake’s tempura dishes will enthuse dindikon radishes. ers, if only from their enormity. The tempura Though the rolls are delicious, after two shrimp, chicken, sweet potato, zucchini, brocbites, my palate extracts the same ingredi- coli, onion and peppers seemingly keep everyents over again: tempura batter, spicy sauce, one picking for more. The flaky batter outlines avocado. Yet, my dining companions can’t be practically every morsel of panko breading, to bothered by such notions, as proven from the point it looks like coconut. Again, it tastes empty plates and smudges of spicy clean—not mushy, not overcooked in a vat of mayonnaise on their fingertips. used oil, just delicate.

The rolls remain their favorite When going to Saké Asian Fusion, it’s best part of Saké. to come with a group of people and an apThough the restaurant petite. Nothing comes in small portions, and excels in sushi, its not enjoying a multitude of dishes makes the exwithout culinary exper- perience all the better. From the start—with tise in other facets of edamame, pork dumplings (gyoza) or even Asian-style cuisine. their tuna pizza (a tempura-battered rice Offering a full menu of cake, topped with avocado, seaweed salad entrées, udon, soba and and spicy tuna)—to the finish (perhaps a noodle bowls, as well as bowl of red bean or green tea ice cream?), classic dishes, like teriyaki nothing will leave the palate or the soul disand hibachi, all come prepared satisfied. Sushi is love, after all. encore | october 13-19 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 29

Micro-Brews Yield Macro-Joy! Lighthouse Beer Festival hops off this weekend

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wo months ago, my text message alert chimed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get your beer fest ticket ... NOW!â&#x20AC;? Yes, two months ago. That is how much Wilmington residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look forward to the Lighthouse Beer Festival, because those that have attended understand the sheer bliss of it all.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inevitable, for when so many favorable factors combine, the equation measures out as nothing short of elation. Allow me to point a few out: Beer, beautiful scenery, old friends, new friends, beer, live music, unbridled laughter, food, beer, discovering new tastes, lounging on the grass, mingling with alike minds and beer. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just to name a few.

On Saturday, October 16th, the Lighthouse Beer Festival will once again bring us brewsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lots and lots of glorious brews!

A festival dedicated to educating and exposing people to the specialty beers available in the local market, the event gives attendees the chance to sample over 300 varieties of beer rolled in by 79 different breweries nationwideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the most the event has hosted yet. Changing it up slightly this

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Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival Saturday, October 16th, 1 p.m.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre Featuring over 70 breweries, and music by Acoustic Syndicate and Onward, Soldiers. $30 â&#x20AC;˘ www.lighthousebeerfestival.com year, the festival will be held at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre.

Coordinator Jason Adams, owner of Lighthouse Beer and Wine, which sponsors the event, is excited about the change of scenery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better venue,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The park has undergone some changes, and the spot on the lake is beautiful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be the same event, just with more elbow room and a better music venue.â&#x20AC;?

Well, throw that one into the equation.

How it works is so: Per entrance, each person receives a six-ounce tasting glass that has a two-ounce pour line. Each brewery will have a station where they will feature two-to-four beers. Attendants can simply walk up and taste what they desireâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and there will be much to desire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always encourage breweries to bring something totally different,â&#x20AC;? Adams says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It ranges all across the board, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool to see everyone liking lots of different beers.â&#x20AC;?

A few names among the greater known breweries this year: Abita Brewing, Flying Dog Brewery, Guinness, Harpoon Brewery, Magic Hat Brewery, Pyramid Brewery, Starr Hill Brewery and Sierra Nevada. But this wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an exposition without the obscure. Belukus Imports, Brouwerji Van Steenberg, Smuttynose Brewing Co., Mendocino Brewing Co., Kind Beers and

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FESTIVAL OF BREW: Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival-goers enjoy beer samples from over 70 breweries throughout the day-long event, which also features live music.

Weeping Radish are a few not-so-commons who will be pouring for the public. There are even a few newcomers, such as Founders, Craggie Brewing Company, Mother Earth Brewing Company and B. Nektar Meadery.

However, just because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re newbies, they shant be mistaken as rookies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;B. Nektar Meadery will have something we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen before,â&#x20AC;? Adams hints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stand-out product, and these are some of the best breweries in the world.â&#x20AC;?

Stimulating not only taste buds, the festival will positively pique the auditory senses, as two headlining North Carolina bands, Acoustic Syndicate and Onward, Soldiers, take the stage. Acoustic Syndicate will provide twang in their bluegrassfolk sound, and Onward, Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Americana rock will complement the entire laid back tone of the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten years ago Wilmington was probably a Bud Light town, but it changed,â&#x20AC;?Adams says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are demanding a better product. The micro-market is on fire right now.â&#x20AC;?

The change can be observed through the sheer size of the event. Over 5,000 hophappy people attend each year, making it one of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most beloved annual events. Thus, explaining my premature text. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get a kick out of the fact that people talk about this event for months to come, before and after,â&#x20AC;? Adams notes.

With so many opportunities to expand

the palate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understandable that one may get a little over excited. Be that as it may, the key is finding a steady pace. The festival focuses on experience and taste of the beers. Adams himself advises, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People get the notion that they need to get their moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth. Well, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get plenty of beer. Take your time, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over do it, enjoy the music and pace yourself.â&#x20AC;?

When discussing a drinking festival, the topic of transportation needs to be tackled, because, face it, no one can drink micro-brews all day without becoming macrobrewed themselves. This year Lighthouse Beer and Wine has rented out a fleet of 25 taxis that will be available to go anywhere in the greater Wilmington area. All the passengers need to do is offer a generous tip.

A designated driver ticket will be available for $13, too, which allows access to the fun of the festival but not the drinking.

Several bus routes will go straight to the amphitheatre, and parking at the park itself will be limited, so car-pooling is suggested.

If nothing is available on site, downtown is just a few minutes down the road and only about a $6 cab ride away.

No matter how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken, the journey should be made. Tickets are available online for $30 at www.lighthousebeerfestival.com, and a portion of the proceeds go to the Carousel Center, a local charity that abates and aids neglected children. Charity work and good karmaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two more factors added to that exhilarating equation, which will start throwing itself together Saturday the 16th at 1 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;noon for the VIPs, which are sold out.

FREE EVENT Friday, Oct. 15 Trask Coliseum

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(Hoggard Lawn) Friday, October 15 VOLLEYBALL VS NORTHEASTERN – 7PM (sponsored by Reeds Jewelers, Pawn USA, Fairfield Inn & Suites)

Saturday, October 16 SWIMMING AND DIVING VS DUKE – 2PM Sunday, October 17 VOLLEYBALL VS HOFSTRA – 1:00PM (sponsored by Linprint, Atlantic Marine, Stevenson Automotive)

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Wilmington Oktoberfest 2010: More days, more music and more weiner dogs

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t seems to happen every year: As the last day of September falls from the calendar, a transformation takes place almost overnight in the Cape Fear region. The days immediately seem shorter and the temperatures more bearable. As leaves begin to thin, sunlight breaks more readily through the tree limbs, lighting our sidewalks with new, different shadows. The overall feel of October is unmistakable: This is a new season, and we’d better celebrate.

For 200 years, the German people have been doing just that. For 16 to 18 days, spanning the transition from September to October, cities throughout Germany (most notably Munich) celebrate their culture in massive street festivals highlighted by music, dancing, food and beer. Hence: Oktoberfest. Yet, the celebration is not bound to Europe. As with many international traditions, the melting-pot nature of American culture has led to many stateside Oktoberfest celebrations. Wilmington is no exception.

From October 15th through 17th, Oktoberfest will take over the Racine Commons parking lot along Racine Drive, offering locals their own invitation to the party in honor of October.

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Oktoberfest Racine Commons • 250 Racine Drive http://wilmingtonoktoberfest.com (910) 452 - 9000 Prices vary per event Hosted in part by Fat Tony’s Italian Pub, the ninth annual event follows the German tradition of offering family-friendly options during the day and more of a party atmosphere at night. The festival kicks off at 4pm on Friday, October 15th, with a parade down Racine.

Styled after the original parade in Munich, it will include horses, cars, trucks, fire trucks, motorcycles, police escort, a marching band and most importantly the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Spectators can line Racine Drive as the parade makes its way to the festival, where the ceremonial tapping of the first keg will take place. The Harbour Towne Fest Band, an authentic Oktoberfest Blaskapelle outfit, begins at 5 p.m. and leads the entertainment until 9 p.m.

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When Harbour Towne finishes, a new aspect of the festival begins: The Rocktoberfest Stage. On Friday and Saturday nights, rock bands, including Shine and Cool Kid Collective, will provide late-night entertainment for music lovers until midnight. Also new to the 2010 Oktoberfest is the addition of Sunday activities to the festival, allowing even more time to enjoy the food, beer and culture of Germany.

Kids’ activities are almost limitless throughout the festival, with the KidZone providing free activities, including crafts and games for kids 10 and under. Another big draw for the kids will be the Inflatable City, where a $7 admission fee gets kids all-day access to a bounce house, a rock-climbing wall, an inflatable slide and more.

Throughout the festival, traditional food and beer will be served. Attendants can expect brats and sauerkraut, of course, along with chicken, German potato salad, red cabbage, pretzels, apple strudel and more. For many people, the beer will be the true star, and so featured will be traditional imported Oktoberfest beers. Another first for 2010: featuring American craft beers brewed in the Oktoberfest tradition. A special commemorative mug will also be available for purchase.

Perhaps one of the most revered aspects of our local event comes in the form of wiener-dog races. Yes, that’s right: Weiner. Dog. Races. People are invited to bring their dachshunds to face off in organized races with other dogs of the breed. Admission to Oktoberfest is free for one adult with wiener dog in tow, and admission to the race is only $7. A costume contest follows.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cape Fear Literacy Council, a non-profit

organization helping to improve the literacy skills of adults in our area—even more of a reason to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Oktoberfest.

“We’re committed to making this the best Oktoberfest yet,” organizer Eric Rylander says, “because we believe in the Cape Fear Literacy Council and the great work they do.”

2010 OktOberfest schedule Friday October 15, 2010 4 p.m.: Opening parade along Racine Drive 4:30 p.m.: Ceremonial tapping of first keg by Mayor Bill Saffo 5 p.m.: Harbour Towne Fest Band 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.: KidZone, entertainment, German food and beer!

9 p.m. - midnight: SHINE (Rocktoberfest Stage) Saturday October 16, 2010 11 a.m.: Gates open 12 p.m.: Harbour Towne Fest Band 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.: KidZone, entertainment, German food and beer!

4 p.m.: Wiener dog races 5 p.m.: Wiener dog costume contest 9 p.m. - midnight: Cool Kid Collective (Rocktoberfest Stage) Sunday October 17, 2010 12 p.m.: Harbour Towne Fest Band 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.: KidZone, entertainment, German food and beer!

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e d i u g g n i din american Brixx Wood Fired Pizza A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2-for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10pm Open until 1am Monday through Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com.

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 Sunday during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC . (910) 256.8500.

cHriS’ coSmic KiTcHen cosmicKitchenonline.com Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm & 5pm-9pm. Sunday Brunch 9-2. Closed Monday. Take-out calls welcome, 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @CosmicKitchen.

may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am.

To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

FLaT eddie’S Are you ready to eddie? FLAT eddie’s upbeat, modern dining room & bar makes eddie’s the new “it” place to dine in Wilmington for New American Cuisine. Why FLAT eddie’s? Their signature flatbreads! These flavorful creations start with scratch-made dough, stretched thin and piled high with ingredients like roma tomatoes, succulent shrimp and luxurious cheeses.

All sandwiches and burgers are under $8 and their entrees are unique and bold. FLAT eddie’s bar serves up $2 and $3 beer and cocktail specials daily. Private dining area available. Large groups welcome. Family-style meals to go available. FlatEddiesRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington . (910) 799.7000.

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 and offers daily blackboard specials 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.

HoLidaY inn reSorT The Verandah Café 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. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (910) 256-2231 Wrightsville Beach.

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Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a For great traditional New York style eats favorite local watering hole. This Wrightswith Southern charm look no further than ville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakC.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aro- fast, offering everything from omelets and ma of fine beef franks served with witty banter pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break and good natured delivery from the cleanest from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous menu features a variety of salads and sandhot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary wiches. There is even a “working man’s fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You for under $6. At night Kefi comes alive by 34 encore | october 13-19, 2010 | www.encorepub.com

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serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered. Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

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. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. 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

import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. Also, check out their lunch specials and variety of sandwiches. Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

TroLLY SToP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs are family owned with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces. Dogs include Smithfield (beef & pork), Southern Dog, Sabrett (all beef), Northern Dog, Carolina Packers Pork Dog (smoked sausage), Oscar Mayer 98% Fat Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog (soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 4585778. Catering cart available all year from $300.

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Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood.

Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. Mon.-Fri. 10am7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house.

You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sunday. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588): Lunch M-F 11-2:30, Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 510, Sunday 5-9.

meLLoW mUSHroom Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers.

From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary. The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and

doUBLe HaPPineSS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. Now under new management, the restaurant will serve flavorful dishes, prepared by the cultural richness of authentic China. Serving items like traditional dim sum and gourmet home-style cooking, Double Happiness is still dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of their cooking. Their friendly staff will always go the extra mile to help diners enjoy their experience.

Beer and wine is served for lunch and dinner, and Double Happiness is open Monday through Saturday, from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm; closed Sundays. 4403 Wrighstville Avenue; (910) 313-1088.

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

Hiro jApANESE StEAkHoUSE What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it.

From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and halfpriced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am-10pm. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

iNdoCHiNE rEStAUrANt ANd 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, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer.

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. Indochinewilmington.com.

EUro FUSioN prESS 102 Espresso. panini. Martini.

Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of his-

toric downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction.

Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 7am – close and Sunday brunch from 10am til 2pm. Takeout calls welcome. 399-4438.

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FrENCH CApriCE BiStro Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions.

Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

itAliAN EddiE roMANElli’S Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

slice of life “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 256-2229 www.grabslice.com.

JaMaican JaMaica’s coMfort Zone Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Wednesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us at (910) 399-2867.

latin aMerican san Juan cafe San Juan Café offers 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. Nightly drink specials! Hours of Operation Mon-Sat from 11am-2:30pm, and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5-10pm. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! www.sanjuancafenc.com

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Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack.

Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it.

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Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: Monday-Friday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331; www.loveysmarket.com.

tidal creeK co-oP Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you.

The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world; each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes. Choose from made to order smoothies with almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens or, special order a wedding cake made from scratch to your specifications. Whatever your tastes, Tidal Creek Deli is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community.

Located at 5329 Oleander Drive, (910) 7992667; 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 comfortable in flip flops as you would in a business suit. ! Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827. www.dockstreetoysterbar.net.

east at tHe BlocKade runner Hotel The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday 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. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

HieronYMus Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27

years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007.

5035 Market Street; (910) 392-6313.

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. OceanicRestaurant.com. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551

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 awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sportsthemed restaurant is home to over 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. 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. Carolina Ale House serves its full menu from 11a – 2a daily. CarolinaAleHouse.com. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

Hell’s KitcHen This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, weekly trivia and Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. M-Sat 11am until late, open Sundays, noon. 118 Princess St, (910) 763-4133. www.hellskitchenbar.com

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ew Hanover County Public Library’s director Harry Tuchmayer and predecessor David Paynter have assembled an amazing staff, full of humor, wisdom and compassion. There is also a palpable cutting-edge, a raising of the bar, thanks to four “young” employees, Scott Hayes, 29; James Hudson, 35; Bratis Roseboro, 38; and Susan Wood, 34. It doesn’t hurt that these four musketeers really like each other and have their literary guns aimed in the same direction, to promote literacy from infancy to young adults and on to the end of life.

Hayes, better known as “Scooter” for his Scooter stories on YouTube, (pul-leeease check out the “Go Fish” segment) is a literacy consultant for SmartStart’s programs, Growing a Reader and Raising a Reader. He is very excited (truth is, Scooter just stays excited, and it is contagious) about two upcoming events, Kooky Spooky Jamboo-Read at the Children’s Museum on October 30th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Pirate Story Time at the Carolina Beach Library branch on November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. For the latter event, Scooter will dress up as Captain Scurvy Face and encourages the children to dress up as well (story book characters, Halloween gear—any costume will do) and to practice their best “Argh!” It would also be helpful if they get in tune to sing “Yo-ho-ho!”

What is the favorite letter of a pirate? Well, it is “X” of course, because “X” marks the lost treasure spot! So, children should come prepared for a “crazy” dance of the hokey pokey, spinning around, and lots of hi-jinks in finding the lost loot. Prizes will be given to children who help find the “gold coins.” There will be pumpkin bowling and the art of making slime. But the greatest treasure of all will be Scooter’s pirate stories, full of the sillies and the willies!

When Hayes is not skim-boarding around, filming YouTube segments or practicing his pirate gig, he trains teachers on how to present solid early literacy story time and brings the children bags of library books. But YouTube definitely gets him and the library the most press. Founder of Melville Dewey productions, Hayes has found a unique way for the library to advertise its plethora of benefits.

Teachers use the Melville Dewey Rap to teach library skills, and it alone has more than 200,000 hits on YouTube.

by: Linda C. Grattafiori Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.

—Lady Bird Johnson

In contrast, his friend and colleague James Hudson, a library associate who coordinates the ALOHA (Adult, Library, Outreach, Homebound, Aged) program and visits 25 nursing homes and 40 home bound, 200 individuals in all. He meets people from different cultures, and backgrounds and takes their requests very seriously. Hudson and Hayes collaborate in a program called “Bridge at Brightmore,” in which seniors are paired with pre-school children at Smart Start to help bridge the generation gap. “People are always making brownies to give James,” Hayes whines.

“They don’t make me brownies, but they make brownies for him!”

While Hayes and Hudson eat or pine for brownies, library assistant Bratis Roseboro is doing a job that won him the RISE to Excellence award this past quarter (and probably garnered him a brownie or two). RISE stands for “respect, integrity, service and empathy” while providing excellent customer care. The story goes like this: A patron was called about an item she had reserved. Her husband drove a long way to pick it up, but Roseboro could not find it. Somehow after the phone call was made, the item was misplaced. The husband was not happy, and Roseboro was frustrated as well but reassured the man that everything would be done to relocate the piece. Indeed, the next day it was found, but it was snowing, and the man did not feel safe driving. Roseboro said that if the patron and her husband felt comfortable giving their home address, he would drop the item off after he finished work, which he did. The patron was so impressed with Roseboro’s work ethic and his empathic manner that she nominated him for the excellence award.

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BOOK WORMS; (l. to r.) Susan Wood, James Hudson, Scott Hayes and Bratis Roseboro take pride in making the library a fun and interactive experience for all ages. Photo courtesy of staff.

is now on display. “It was amazing,” Roseboro says, “to see library patrons lined up in front of Fan Boy Comics at 6 a.m., reading graphic novels they’d checked out from the library.”

It’s also amazing the number of young parents, grandparents and small children who are enjoying the yoga story time with reference librarian and yoga instructor Susan Wood.

These young children include the 4-year-old twins of Roseboro, the 1-year-old daughter of Hudson, and Tuchmayer’s young granddaughter. “Susan has these little groupies,” Hayes says, “who will bust a pose of yoga for her approval and admiration.”

Wood takes her skills to the high schools to talk with students about using the library for their senior projects. She helps entrepreneurs who are hoping to get new businesses off the ground. “A lot of people are thinking of starting small businesses on the side,” she says, “or completely re-inventing their careers.”

On the same Saturday Wood does the

morning yoga story time, she teaches the intricacies of electronic books, such as Kindle and Sony Readers, in the afternoon. “Everyone on staff,” Wood says, “has been receptive to our new ideas (such as the e-books) in helping to shape policies and services for the community.”

She is excited about National Gaming Day on November 13th which will be held at the main branch downtown on the third floor from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a rock band tournament, Wii bowling, video games, board games and prizes.

“We are fortunate to have dedicated employees who bring a lot of energy and creativity to their jobs,” Tuchmayer says. “This story could have focused on any one of our staff who provides great customer service (so great that New Hanover County Public Library ranked second in the state for a library of its size).”

These programs initiated by the four musketeers help establish the library as an important institution for hundreds of people who need help in matching books with patrons of all ages. For more information, go to nhclibrary.org or call 910-798-6301. And mark the calendars for previous mentioned events— three great ways to keep aim high with four or more awesome librarians.

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GHOST HIKE 10/15, 23-24, 8pm: Ghost Hike. Join a park ranger down the trails of Fort Fisher State Recreation Area to explore the unexplained phenomena that surrounds Fort Fisher. Bring a flashlight and meet at 8pm at the visitor center to explore trails that are normally closed at night. Space limited; RSVP.1000 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. 910-458-5798. www.ncparks. gov/Visit/parks/fofi/main.php MURDER MYSTERY DINNER CRUISES Ea. Tues in Oct.: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises!

Solve an exciting who-dunnit during a 2- hour dinner cruise along the Cape Fear River. Audience participation; prizes. Boards at 6pm; departs 6:30pm at dock (Water & Dock sts). Admission charge. RSVP: 910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162. www.cfrboats.com PIRATE CRUISE/TOUR Pirate Cruise/Tour, 3-5pm, Tues/Thurs in Oct. Costumed pirate storyteller explores Money Island on the Intracoastal Waterway. Kids will learn about the history of famous NC pirates, such as Captain Kidd and Black Beard. Admission charge. Wrightsville Beach Water Taxi & Cruises, 275 Waynick Blvd. (across from Blockade Runner Resort). RSVP: 910-200-4002; www.

GHOST WALK OF WILMINGTON Feat. costumed guides who lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly Halloween-theme tours: 6:30-8:30pm. Admission charge.Meets at Water and Market streets. Notfor very young children. RSVP: 910-794-1866. www.

10/16: PIE-EATING CONTEST

It’s probably the greatest scene in “Stand By Me”: Gordie’s camp-fire story, when Davie Hogan embarks on a pie-eating contest. Though we’re sure the outcome at Great Harvest’s pie-eating contest won’t be the same, the fund-raiser for SmartStart, which ensures every child has all they need for healthy growth and development. Cost to participate in the contest is only $2, and the show gets under way at 2pm.

hauntedwilmington.com HAUNTED PUB CRAWL Haunted Pub Crawl. Guided tour to 5 haunted pubs, agest 21 and up; admission charge. Meets Tues.-Sat. in Oct, and Sun. 10/31, 7:30pm, at Fat Tony’s (131 N. Front St.). RSVP:794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com PIE-EATING CONTEST Great Harvest pie-eating contest: Sat., 10/16, 3pm. Tickets: $2. Proceeds benefit SmartStart, www.newhanoverkids.org. (910) 793-2330. 5327 Oleander Dr., Ste 100.

POPLAR GROVE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Poplar Grove Halloween Festival: 10/22-24 and 29-31!

Hrs: Fri., 6pm-midnight; Sat., 2pm-midnight; Sun., 2pm-10pm. Feat. haunted hayride and barn, rides, games, food, nonscary kiddie fun house, pony rides, cake walks and so much more! Costume contest: 10/30. Free, w/activities priced separately. www. poplargrove.com. (910) 686-9518 ext.26.

FIT FOR FUN CENTER Fall festival, 10/15, 9am-noon, $5/child and adults free. Ages 5 and under. Fall is the time for families to enjoy what the season has to offer! We will have fun festival activities inside and out. 341-4630. • The Great Pumpkin Hunt, Sat., 10/23, Maides Park/Derick Davis Center, 1101 Manly Ave, 11am –1pm, ages: 3-9. Activities include: Face painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, hay rides, hot Dog and popcorn,

horseback riding/ • Pumpkin Party! (for kids ages 5 and under), 10/29, 9am-noon, $5/child. A fun non scary event where everyone is invited to wear their costumes.

We will have a parade, a pumpkin games, and much more! 341-4630.

HALLOWEEN GHOST TROLLEY 10/22-24 and 28-31, 6-9pm.30-min. horse-drawn trolley ride through historic district and a visit to the “haunted barn.” Horses and tour guides are dressed in costume.

Halloween-theme stories, songs & treats. $12 Adults; $5 Children under 12. Departs at Market & Water sts.; 910-251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com HORSE-DRAWN RIDES AT OAKDALE 10/24: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Oakdale Cemetery, 3-5:30pm. Visitors can view and learn the history with interesting commentaries about the cemetery. $10 adults; children 12 and under $8. 910-762-5682. www. oakdalecemetery.org TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA 10/27-28: NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s 8th annual “Trick or Treat Under the Sea.” Event features indoor trick-ortreating for children, face-painting, magic, storytelling and more, 5-8:30pm; admission for public: $6; children 2 and under free. Welcomes businesses and individuals who wish to purchase a booth Sponsor vendors can also win prizes for their decorating efforts. $75/day; $10 discount for both days. Sponsors decorate booths and provide enough treats for the several hundred children expected each night. Sponsors bring their own tables, decorations and power cords. Terry Bryant: 910-4588257, ext. 218 or 202 HAUNT Haunt, 2010 at Cameron Art Museum, 8:pm-midnight.

Members, $25; non, $50 (includes membership). A wildly irreverent Halloween costume fund-raiser, w/dancing, drinks, photo booth, special performances by Forward Motion Dance Company and My Wonderful Machine, a fire-eating belly dancer, fortune teller, costume contest and more. Rhonda Bellamy will MC, and Jessie Williams of Edge of Urge and Erica Adams of NSALO Salon will judge the costume and haunting hair contest. Tickets: 910-395-5999; www.cameronartmuseum.com BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with live shadow cast: 10/31, midnight. The absolute most extreme production of this cult classic film only at the Browncoat. Doors at 10pm; costume contests and interactive games w/prizes all night long! 21+: $10; under 21: $20 • Guerilla Theatre’s After Dark Costume Contest: 10/31, 10pm. Sign Up is free; prizes are unbelievable! Not recommended for the prudish or faint of heart!• PCP Talent Search, Weds., 8-10pm. Looking for dancers, spoken wordsmiths, hip-hop and R&B performers, comedy and more.

Download entry form: portcitypromoters.shutterfly. com/talentsearch. (910) 763-4138. • Thursday Night Live, 10pm. Brand new sketch comedy show featuring the talented members of Pineapple Shaped Lamps.

The Halloween Show, 10/28. Dress appropriately, it’s going to be a bloody good time! $5. 111 Grace St., www.guerillatheatre.com or 910-341-0001 BATTLESHIP Ghost Ship 2010, 10/8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30.

Tours: 7-10:pm nightly. You’ve seen the Battleship NC on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself!

Come and experience Ghost Ship, a haunted house with ghouls, ghosts, and zombies set on the Battleship for some great and scary Halloween fun.$10/person at door, open at 6:30pm. Must be in ticket line by 9:30pm to ensure a ticket. Not recommended for young children.

Battleship NC. • 10/26: Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash. 5:30-8pm. A lot of fun and no scares for families, feat.: zoo w/nimals to pet, candy and sweets, carnival, festivities and games! Come dressed Halloween best! $5/person. 1 Battleship Rd., 910-251-5797. www. battleshipnc.com.

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Douglas Rushkoff Digital Nation: Living & Learning on the Virtual Frontier

7 p.m. Monday, October 25 Kenan Auditorium $9 Public Within a single generation, digital media and the World Wide Web have transformed virtually every aspect of modern culture, from the way we learn and work to the ways in which we socialize and even conduct war.

Author Douglas Rushkoff explores what it means to be human in a 21st-century digital world and to understand the implications of living in a world consumed by technology and the impact that this constant connectivity may have on future generations.

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“Rushkoff’s free-wheeling broadsides have ruffled more than a few institutional feathers. But his interactive approach…has found a receptive audience among the Internet generation.”

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Dress in your Halloween finest; prizes for best costume.

Reg: 8am (pre-reg, www.active.com); race time, 9am.

Course: 10K (6.2 Miles) 5K (3.1 miles), USATF Certified, 1 mile Fun Run. Courses are certified USATF and start on Princess Street between 4th & 5th streets. 10 K is twice around. 1 Mile Fun Run is one half mile up the same course and back to the finish. Fees: Early Registration ends on Oct. 22nd. Pre-reg, 5K, 10K: $25. Pre-reg, Fun Run: $10. Day of fees: 5K, 10K, $35 ;or $20, Fun Run. Fees include Tshirt (first 150 registrants), refreshments, and awards for top finishers and best costume. Checks made payable to Communities in Schools of Cape Fear.

Packet Pickup: TrySports ,901 Town Centre Drive from 4-7pm on October 28 or at race site on day of race.

Brian Blake: brian.blake@nhcs.net KOOKY SPOOKY JAM-BOO READ 10/30, 5-7pm, Kooky Spooky Jam-Boo-Read. A kids’ festival, feat. scary stories and non-scary fall-theme activities.Kids invited to arrive dressed in costume or as a favorite book character.Admission charge. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St, 910-254-3534. playwilmington.org THE HAUNTED OPERA HOUSE 10/30: A frightful, fun, haunted tour of Thalian Hall. A ghoulish guide will lead you through the restored historic auditorium, backstage, and into rarely seen creepy corners of the theater. A cast and crew of over 50 ghouls on hand! Tours continuous, 5:30pm-midnight. Princess St. entrance, $15. (910) 632-2285. thalianhall.org SCARY CREEPY CRITTERS 10/31: Scary Creepy Critters. 1:30-3pm. Educational program, nature trail hike, and creepy crafts that revolve around bats, spiders, and other scary, creepy creatures, ages 6-10 yrs. Pre-reg. rqd. Admission charge.

Halyburton Park, 910-341-0075. halyburtonpark.com TRICK OR TREAT AT THE MALL 10/31: Trick-or-Treat at the Mall, 3-5pm. Kids arrive in costume and retailers provide candy. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr., 910-392-1776. www. shopindependencemall.com

Events FAMILY AND FUN ALUMNI WEEKEND UNCW Family and Alumni Weekend includes alumni reunions, family social gatherings, musical performances, academic discussions, campus tours and sports and recreation activities, including a Midnite Madness celebration.Reg. for all events: 10/13, www. uncw.edu/registerfaw. Schedule: 10/15:UNCW Alumni & Parents Welcome Reception, 6pm, Burney Center.

Alumni and parents are invited to enjoy music, food and drinks while connecting with administrators, faculty and staff. For alumni and parents only. Limited amount of tickets available; $10 ea. w/hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. • Midnite Madness, 9pm, Trask Coliseum.

Seahawk fans welcome to officially kick off 2010-11 basketball season.Pep rally event includes student games and contests, spirit group performances and team introductions. • 10/16: Golden Wing Society Reunion, 10:30am, Madeline Suite. Wilmington College classmates from 1947-60 are invited for a complimentary brunch and guided trolley tour of UNCW to celebrate achieving and exceeding their 50 year alumni status. • UNCW Family Picnic, 11:30am, Campus Commons: Alumni, parents and students invited to join the Seahawk family for a day of fun and food. Limited tickets, $10 ea. for the general public, $5 for children under 10 and free for UNCW students with a meal plan and picnic ticket. • UNCW Past, Present & Future Presentation with Ty Rowell, 2pm, Randall Library Auditorium: UNCW historian Ty Rowell’s presentation detailing UNCW’s growth from Wilmington College to one of the top institutions in the Southeast. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.• Legacy Pinning Ceremony, 4pm, Burney Center: Freshmen and transfer students w/ parent, grandparent or sibling who attended UNCW can enjoy aformal pinning ceremony to commemorate making UNCW a family legacy. Includes complimentary photos, snacks and refreshments. Invitation-only event is free, but reg. is rqd. • Young Alumni Reunion, 7pm, Burney Center: Members of UNCW classes 2000- 2010 can enjoy an evening of reminiscing and reuniting.

Tickets: $15 ea., include hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and live music from Machine Gun. Complete details.” www.uncw.edu/familyalumniweekend.

GREEN LIVING EXPO The Green Living Expo and Conference: Wed, 10/13, Hilton Riverside. Seminars and workshops, a keynote speaker (Dr. Nick Hamon, head of Sustainability for

Bayer CropScience North America, luncheon, a green expo and the vision of Green Wilmington Awards. 20 exhibitors unique products and services and successful sustainability projects from around the region. Open to the public; consumer seminars are free; builder-specific and business strategy seminars, $20/session. An expo in the Hilton Grand Ballroom will feature products and services from a range of industries dedicated to operating businesses, homes and lifestyles in a greener way. Visions of Green Wilmington Awards presented following the expo at the awards and appreciation reception. www. wilmingtonbiz.com/green. Suesan Sullivan: (910) 3438600 x213 or ssullivan@wilmingtonbiz.com.

FSB OKTOBERFEST EVENTS Front Street Brewery celebrates Oktoberfest! 10/1517: DAS BOOT Festival—special menu of traditional German cuisine prepared by FSB chef, limited edition 16 oz. DAS BOOT commemorative mug, and receive your first fill of Oktoberfest with purchase. • Annual Oktoberfest Beer Dinner, 10/16, 6:30pm. Four-course German dinner paired w/four delicious FSB brews. $35. RSVP! • 10/22: Enter Front Street Brewery’s Annual Homebrewer’s Competition. Any style brew will be accepted in sic labeled bottles and judged by our Brewer’s Panel, 6:30pm. Winner will brew their recipe with our Brewmaster and it will go on tap at the bar!

Kevin: 910-251-1935. FrontStreetBrewery.com K&M SPEED NETWORKING North Myrtle Beach, Thurs, 10/14, 11:45am-2pm, at California Dreaming, 10429 North Kings Highway. Other events in Wilmington, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport, and North Myrtle Beach. First two events are free for new attendees. $10 due otherwise. Annual membership will also be discussed. Light lunch provided. Facebook us: K and M Speed Networking. Productive environment to build relationships and grow your business in three counties. RSVP: Kerry.Kasotsky@yahoo.com. Bring lots of biz cards and door prizes!

PANACEA ADVENTURES 10/16, 4-6pm: A celebration of achievements for the first graduates of Panacea Adventures summer program.

Support the troubled youth, listen to their stories of bonds developed, challenges overcome and dreams realized.

Plus view a slideshow and follow the epic adventures these young people took through the blueberry covered peaks and Lush valleys of Pisgah National Forest. Harbor United Methodist Church, 4853 Masonboro Loop Rd. FARM TO CHEF MEETING Farmers and chefs meet once again as part of Feast on the Southeast, which connects farmers directly to the restaurant industry. Meeting:10/24, 5-8pm, Roudabush Room, 33 S. Front St. Hosted by YoSake chef Josuha Woo. Evening includes discussion about seasonality of food, provides advice on what crops grow best locally, and feasibility of local crops. Practical solutions to the barriers chefs face in local food use also discussed.

Farmers and chefs interact and exchange contacts to strengthen business relations. RSVP by 10/18: Jane Steigerwald, steigerwaldj@uncw.edu.

UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents proudly announces its 2010/11 season of performances and lectures, Sept-Apr., at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Subscriptions/tickets on sale now through Kenan Box Office (962-3500) and online at www.etix.com. Mon., 10/25: Author and NPR commentator Douglas Rushkoff discusses Digital Nation: Living and Learning on the Virtual Frontier, exploring what it means to be human in a 21st -century digital world and to understand the implications of living in a world consumed by technology and the impact that this constant connectivity may have on future generations. www.uncw.edu/presents. Season tickets: $40 for nonUNCW students; $29 for UNCW students; $88 for UNCW employees and alumni and senior citizens; and $107 for all others. Choose-Your-Own-Serie also available: $4 off the public ticket price for ticket purchases to at least three different performances at Kenan Auditorium.

CAPE FEAR FAIR AND EXPO Beginning this year, the fair will donate $1 of every advance ticket toward a newly established scholarship fund at CFCC. Advance tickets (available at area Scotchman stores): $13; or $16 at door. Fair runs from Thurs., 10/28-Sat., 11/6, at Wilmington International Airport. www.caperfearfair.com or 313-1234.

Charity/Fund-raisers KI SPA nI honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ki Spa Salon

opens its doors to breast cancer survivors, offering them a complimentary spa treatment, 6-9pm, Thurs, 10/14. Survivors can schedule a manicure, a half-hour massage or a mini-facial at no charge. Complimentary refreshmentsserved, anda chance to win a gift basket and other great prizes from local businesses. 910-5090410.

MOVIN’ ON UP 10/15, 6:30pm: Movin’ On Up: An Evening of Art, Entertainment and Dreams, an annual benefit, for DREAMS, at Thalian Hall.Phenomenal performances by DREAMS students, art sale feat. work by DREAMers , including new merchandise, and some of the area’s most talented local artists, and a live auction, plus heavy hors d’oeuvre, stellar beverages from Wilmington Wine and a delectable dessert by Taylor Ross of Sweet T’s Cakes. $5 raffle ticket to win an iPad. Movin’ on Up is named in honor of DREAMS’ impending move to a fantastic, 12,000-square-foot 1939 former parking garage on Wilmington’s North Side. $50 at Thalian Hall box office (310 Chestnut Street): thalianhall.org or910-772-1501.

SALTY PAWS 2nd annual Salty Paws Festival, Sat., 10/16, 11am-5pm (Rain Date: 10/17). Carolina Beach Lake Park. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach. Music and Entertainment, free gifts for first 300 attendees. Pet contests, children’s activities, raffles and prizes, microchipping, $30. Rescue animals for adoption, Animal Educational Materials, arts, crafts and food. $5 admission; Children under age 10, free All funds used for benefit of animal rescue. Jeannie Mintz: (910) 520-6810.Saving Animals During Disasters. savinganimalsduringdisasters.com.

START! HEART WALK More than 1,000 Cape Fear area residents are expected to take steps to improve their heart health Sat., 10/16, in the American Heart Association’s Start!

Heart Walk, at UNCW campus, 8am with fun activities for the whole family. Registration and festivities at 9am and walk at 10am. Non-competitive walk includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages. Participants will have the opportunity to honor survivors and individuals whose family and friends have suffered from heart disease or stroke and learn how to make changes in their daily loves that reduce risk for cardiovascular disease such as increasing physical activity and eating a healthy diet. Hopes to raise $150,000 for heart disease and stroke research and education. 910-538-9270 or startcapefearnc.org.

ARTS AWARENESS BENEFIT SHOW Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. looking for performing artists throughout the community who would like to share their talents and participate in the Arts for Awareness benefit show. Dancers, musicians, singers, artists and actors are all welcome to audition.

Auditions, 10/17, 11am-2pm, Techniques In Motion School of Dance, The Village of Monkey Junction, 5543 Ste. 100. Performance: 11/13, 7pm. Tickets: $10. The Upper Room 1871, Tileston Building, 412 Ann St.Schedule audition: Lindsay Husch, LHusch@ coastalhorizons.org or 910-392-6936 . All proceeds benefit Rape Crisis Center’s services.

NEW TO YOU New To You indoor rummage sale on Sat., 10/23, at St. James Episcopal Parish Gym on Dock St. between 3rd & 4th sts., 8am-2pm. $5 early bird admission, 8-9am; free after 9am. Gently used clothing & accessories, home furnishings, housewares and decor, toys, tools, books and CDs and more. Judi Scott: (910) 399-1117 SUGAR SHOWDOWN A Full Belly Project fund-raiser and birthday celebration, feat. a stampede of local, sugary treats and sweets.

Sugar Showdown is a new dessert competition, hosted by actors and comedians of Changing Channels comedy troup Sandy Vaughan and Cullen Moss. Attendees will sample sweets from participating restaurants, bakeries, ice cream establishments, and confectionaries, and cast a vote for their favorites. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., 10/23, 7-10pm. $30 adv/$35 day of. Tickets sold at Port City Java in Barcay Commons, 2515 Independence Blvd. Or at box office: www.thalianhall.org or (910) 792-0449.

A TASTE OF CAROLINA HISTORY NC Coastal Land Trust presents A Private Look at Orton Plantation and a Taste of Carolina History, 10/23, 2-5pm. Feat. authors Lawrence Earley, Janet Seapker and Ben Steelman. Food provided from Pine Valley Market. Tickets: $100/person. coastallandtrust.org.

(910) 790-4524, ext 19.

CAPE FEAR RED TROUT CELEBRITY CLASSIC 10/28-30: 2010 Cape Fear Red Trout Celebrity Classic Tourney to benefitCystic Fibrosis Foundation! ESPN will cover this year’s tourney. Taking place at Blockade Runner Hotel and Resort. Annual dinner and silent/live auction, 10/28, 5:30pm on lawn of the Blockade Runner overlooking the Atlantic.10/29: 6:30am breakfast and tourney sign in. Fishing from 7am-4pm (teams must check in at dock at Blockade Runner). Food and beverages at check-in. 10/30, 7am-3pm w/wards party ocean-side at the Blockade Runner, 4pm. BBQ and live music, concluding with the awards ceremony. Lunch provided each day for all anglers and guides.Pete Baxley (910) 231-0461 or pbaxley1@gmail.com; or Adam Meyer (910) 515-4360 or adam@charterlakes. com. www.capefearredtrout.com.

10/14: FRANKENSTEIN IS DEAD

Browncoat Pub and Theatre welcomes back playwright Justin Cioppa with a Halloween treat: “Frankenstein is Dead,” taking place every Thursday through Sunday through the 31st, with shows at 8pm. The story immediately follows the events of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” when Victor von Frankenstein flees Europe and embarks on a new world, only to have his past follow. Tickets: $10 BLUE AND WHITE BASH Blue and White Bash: Fri., 10/27, 7pm. Beer, wine, buffet dinner, music and silent auction. Benefits Cape Fear’s Communities in Schools. TThe American Christian Theater presents a play: “The State vs.

Jesus Christ”. The play will be presented at Southside Baptist Church, Sunday, August 8th at 3pm. Admission is Free ickets: $75/person at all RBC Bank locations (in Wilmington) or 910-343-1901. www.ciscapefear.org

CITY STAGE THEATER City Stage announces auditions for Chicago. Directed

by Nick Gray. 10/18-19 at City Stage at 6:30. Callbacks on 10/20. Be prepared to sing from the show and dance.

Rehearsals begin 10/25. Show dates: 12/30-1/ 2, 1/-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. Come prepared with your conflicts.

264-2602 for or citystagetheatre@gmail.com.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE 2010-11 The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 7:30pm, 10/15-17, 22-24, and 3pm Sun. matinees. Limited seating; call for reservations. Tickets: 1-800-754-1050, ext 416. Odell Williamson Auditorium Event Center, Brunswick Community College, Thom Clemmons:910524-4869 FRANKENSTEIN IS DEAD “Frankenstein is Dead” by Justin Cioppa: 10/14-17, 21-24 & 28-31,8pm. In this terror filled play by local author Justin Cioppa, Victor von Frankenstein has fled Europe after unleashing an unspeakable horror on his homeland. En route to the new world, his ship is caught up in a hurricane leaving him shipwrecked on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Even as he is nursed back to health by the kindly unsuspecting residents of this rural area, his dark past stalks him from the shadows.Tickets: $10, $5 for students • The Buffy Horror Picture Show: 10/21, midnight, 10pm. Joss Whedon’s Emmy award-winning musical episode of television’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once More With Feeling!,” performed with a live shadow cas Costumes and audience participation are encouraged; $5. 111 Grace St., www.guerillatheatre.com or 910-341-0001 PORCH THEATRE COMPANY Porch Theatre Company & Front Street Brewery presents Clue! Mystery Dinner Theatre Halloween Special. Thurs., 10/21 and 28, 6:30pm. Face-paced, family-friendly whodunnit adaptation of CLUE. Suspicious characters, deadly weapons and sinister rooms. Adults: $40 or Kids: $20. 910-232-6611 or porchtheatre.comFront Street Brewery Restaurant, 9 N. Front St., downtown. Costumes welcomed! Celebrity and youth judges to pick the best dressed! Prizes include: complimentary nights at Angie’s Bed and Breakfast in

Historic Downtowns Wilmington, iPod, collection of Celia Rivenbark’s books, and gift certificates to local eateries! 910-232-6611. porchtheatre.com BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS “That Championship Season,” a Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play. Directed Lou Criscuolo, the play takes ruthless aim at America’s culture of winning at all costs, with additional jabs at 1950s-era small-town America and its bigotry, double-dealing, racism and hate. Set in 1972, the plot focuses on a group of five men whose lives have not gone as they’d hoped and who therefore seek refuge in memories of their glory days 10/28-31, 11/4-7 and 11-14, Thurs-Sat, 8pm, and Sun., 3pm. $18 GA, $15 for students, seniors and military. Thurs. shows: $10. 910-341-7, titled “Holly Follies,” feat. three one-act comedies by local playwright Kathryn Martin. 12/3-5 and 10-2. Season flex passes, offering six admissions, $75 (a $100 value).

The theater also offers a dinner/theater package for groups of 30 or more at $40/ticket. 910-341-7228 or www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. ALICE IN PIRATELAND Alice in Pirateland: The Corsair’s Cup, written by Zach Hanner and dIrected by Cherri McKay. After returning from her unusual adventure in Wonderland, Alice and four friends find themselves plunged in to a creepy, bizarre world where deadly pirates threaten them at every turn. Produced by Journey Productions and Thalian Hall, starring Zach Hanner, Melissa Stanley, Caylan McKay and Lily Zukerman. Wed-Thur, 10/28, 11/3-4, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 10/29-30 and 11/5, 8pm; and Sat and Sun matinees, 10/30-31, 3pm. GA: $10 or $7 on family-night Wed., 11/3. Tickets: 910-362-2285 or www.ThalianHall.org.com.

RED BARN STUDIO Red Barn Studio Theatre presents “Proof” by David Auburn, directed by Steve Bakunas. Starring: Isabel Heblich, Adam Poole, Audra Glyn Smith and Steve Bakunas. Through 11/13, Wed-Sat, 8pm, and Sun., 3pm. $27/adult or $25/student or senior. 910-762-0955.

1122 S.Third St NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM

YOUTH BENEFIT CAR/BIKE SHOW Motorsports Outreach and Carolina Faith Riders present a Youth Benefit Car and Bike Show at Wrightsboro Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Rd., 10/16 (rain date: 10/23). Bike registration, 9am-10am. Rally w/kickstands up, 10:15am. Car registration, 9-11am. $20/entry, includes one lunch; for bikes, includes group ride. Trophies awarded. BBQ chicken lunch, $8. Door prizes given away hourly. All proceeds benefit youth missions projects. Kris Patton: (910) 763-318.

ANGELS OF HOPE 2011 Angels of Hope calendar to benefit Women of Hope, a multi-faceted charitable organization that focuses on women and women’s cancers, feat. 13 portraits of local children as angels. The public has the opportunity to vote for the favorite angel to be featured on the cover: www.kennybarnes.com/angels-calendar. html. The top three angels will also be featured in the 2010 Boxed Set of Christmas Cards. Every vote is a dollar, which will go directly to Women of Hope.

Deadline: 10/31, 2010. Calendars will sell for $12.95 ea. and the Christmas cards (for a box of 18) $50. A portion of the proceeds from the calendars and Christmas cards will go to Women of Hope. Elizabeth: (910) 3924214. womenofhopefightcancer.com

Theatre/Auditions TACT TACT 2010-2011: “ Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by David T. Loudermilk w/music direction by Denice Hopper.

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. 10/15-17 and 22-24, Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage, 120 South 2nd St. Performances Fri/Sat., 7pm, and Sat/Sun, 3pm. $10 at door. • 10/25, 5pm: TACT auditions: “Honk the Musical.” Open to ages 8-18. Be prepared to sing and dance. Directed and choreographed by Suzzan Ralke-Smith w/music direction by Linda Carilse-Markas.

Performances: 12/10-12, 17-19. At Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage, 120 S. 2nd St.

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Greene, Willing Heart, Sherry Watkins, Angie Payne, Mike Kelly, Tender Mercy, and Kevin and Julie Foss. $35, includes cruise, dinner and concert. Seating limited: 910-791-2002. Tickets also available at Wrightsboro UMC and Cox Christian Bookstore. Proceedsbenefit the Wilmington Celebration Choir’s mission trip to South Africa.

PLAY IT LOUD 10/22: 5pm: A benefit for music in schools at Soapbox, 255 N. Front St. Feat.: downstairs—5:30pm, Cass Stroehmer; 6pm, Ron Etheridge and friends; 7pm, Sean Thomas Gerard; 7:45pm, byrzenix; 8:30pm, Black Hellatones; 9:15pm, Mindsone; 10pm, Fuzz Jackson; 10:45pm, Monkeyknifefight; 11:30pm, Hare Krishna; 12:15am, Unholy Tongues; 1am, D&D Sluggers.

Upstairs—7pm, Jason Andre; 7:30pm, Hottrod; 8:15pm, Minor Stars; 9pm, Pretend Surprise; 9:45pm, S.O.L.; 10:30pm, Champions of the Sun; 11:15pm, Coup de Grace; midnight, Silver Judas; 12:45am, Gollum. All proceeds go directly to VH1’s Save the Music Foundation. Free food, 5-7pm. $5 21+ or $10, underage.

ACOUSTIC SOUP Acoustic Soup: an evening of music, art and wine, Sat., 10/23, 6pm-midnight. Featuring Lucian & Jules, The Stonewalls, Scantron, Zeke Roland, Jason Ross, Michaela Basilio, and My Wonderful Machine. Monthly fun-raising musical event, creatively coupled with wine sampling, raffles, auctions, prizes, tap dancing, live painting and an artist area where local artists will sell their creative wares. $2 donation appreciated w/proceeds benefitting Art Soup. Takes place at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. 910-620-2047 or www.art-soup.org UNCW ALUMNI CONCERT UNCW’s Dept of Music feat. UNCW Alumni Concert,

Every week at Nutt St: Tues. and Wed. Improv with the “Nutt House” troupe ($5 cover and $1 Front St draft beer);Thurs. Open Mic Stand-up; Fri. and Sat.: Nationally Touring Comedians:. Schedule: 10/1-2, James Adomian, 8pm; doors, 9pm.Tickets $10/$12 • 10/8: Scott Angrave. 8pm, doors; 9pm show. Tickets $8/$10 • 10/15-16: Steve Hofstetter . 8pm doors; 9pm show. Tickets $8/$10 • 10/29-30: Todd Barry. 29: one show at 8pm, doors; 9pm, show. 30: two shows, 1st, 7pm doors and 8pm show; 2nd, 9:30 doors; 10pm show. Special event-tickets $15 advance/day of. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet. com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2010-11 concert season, led by Steven Errante. 10/9, 8pm: Faculty Showcase, a richly varied musical evening highlighting appearances by distinguished members of the UNCW Dept of Music faculty. Feat. guest soloists: Joe Chambers, drums; Pawel Izdebski, bass; Nancy King, soprano; Robert Nathanson, guitar; John Rack, timpani; Barry David Salwen, piano. Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. Music catalogue: Rick Kvistad’s Concerto for Timpani and Chamber Orchestra, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, Gerald Finzi’s Eclogue and Verdi’s “Il lacerato spirito” from Simon Boccanegra, Richard Strauss’ “Breit’ über mein Haupt” and Mozart’s duet “Ich gehe, doch rathe ich dir” from The Abduction from the Seraglio, as well as George Gershwin’s classic “Gone, Gone, Gone” from Porgy & Bess. Dinner buffet before the concert, 6pm, Madeline Suite; $28/person. RSVP: (910) 791-9262. Concert tickets: (910) 962-3500. www. wilmingtonsymphony.org.

DEPT OF MUSIC JAZZ CONCERT UNCW’s Dept of Jazz Concert held Wed., 10/13, 7:30pm, at UNCW beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, Randall Dr. Tickets: 6:30pm, 13th at box office.

Feat.: Jerald Shynett, trombone; Jim Ketch, trumpet; Stephen Anderson, piano; Jeffry Eckels, bass; and Ross Pederson, drums.

PERPETUAL GROOVE Perpetual Groove at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 10/15, 8:30pm, with local outfit Sci-Fi. Playing jazz-rock, neo-psychedelia, R&B, trance electronica, progressive rock, and anthemic arena rock, their large catalog of original music offers something for everyone, but the band is also known for their eclectic range of covers, including everything from Peter Gabriel to Modest Mouse to Michael Jackson.

The addition of a professional light show and stage production creates an atmosphere unlike any other.

Tickets: $15. All ages. 910-341-4604 CHORAL FESTIVAL CONCERT New Hanover County Schools All-County Middle School and High School Choral Festival concert happens 10/16, 2pm, Minnie Evans Arts Center, 605 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy. Guest choral clinician Sally K. Albrecht, director of School Choral and Classroom Publications for Alfred Publishing, will conduct the middle school All-County Chorus concert. Dr. Daniel M. Huff, area head of music at UNC, conducts high-schoolers.

Free; open to public. Georgeann Haas: 910-2544290.

ANGELA EASTERLING Angela Easterling is palying at the Historic Amuzu Theatre, downtown, Southport, NC, 10/17, 7-9 pm.

Angela’s latests CD, “Blacktop Road,” is on the top 40 of Americana Music. Tickets are $15 each to benefit the restoration of Historic Theatre at 111 Howe St. MUSIC AT FIRST First Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Third St. Music at First welcomes violinist Emily Popham and pianist Barry Salwen. Sun, 10/17, 5pm. The concert will feature masterworks from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and will conclude with the soaring, melodious A Major Sonata of Gabriel Fauré.Free; donations appreciated. www.firstonthird.org or 910-762-6688.

CONCERT ON HENRIETTA II Pillar Music Group Recording artists perform aboard Henrietta II on 10/22, 7:30pm, docked at South Water and Dock streets. Performers feat. Joey Gore, Paula

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costume contest (costumes are not required for entry).

Also showing Zombie movies behind the bands all night long. Special appearance by the roller girls. Space 13, a design/build studio wharehouse located, 1827 Burnett Blvd. (intersection of 3rd St. and Carolina Beach Rd.and Front St.. Doors at 7pm; showtime at 8pm. $10. Alcoholic bevs served.

Dance CHA-CHA/SWING LESSONS New Hanover County Senior Resource Center: Weds, through 10/13-11/3: 12:30: Beginner Ballroom; 1:30: Cha-Cha, 2:30, Swing. 2222 S. College Rd, Singles/ couples. Advance register: (910) 799-2001 WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 10/15, No Dance • 10/22: The Modern Knights band, Am. Legion, Post 10; Casual Dress Dance Night • 10/29: The Country Roads Band, Am. Legion, Post 10; Masquerade Ball Dance. During Oct. bring canned or dry food for “Singles Fighting Hunger.” Members $8/guests $10. www.wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com.

Kathleen: (910) 232-3315.

BALLROOM DANCESPORT LESSONS Two mew classes Beginner Ballroom starts week of 10/18, also Shag, Cha-Cha, Wedding Prep, & Salsa.

Special enroll before 10/14. Friday Night Dance Club every Friday 7:30-10:30pm, $7 or $5/college w/id.

Less than 1 mile from UNCW. 4523 Franklin Ave, Singles/Couples. Across from Cinema Dr, corner Kerr & Franklin. www.BallroomDanceSportNC.com 910 799-2001 CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Cape Fear Contra Dancers presents Tuesday Night Contra Dances every 2nd and 4th Tues. at 7:30-9:30pm at the 5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 South 5th Ave. in Downtown Wilmington. Admission is $3; offers live band and caller, dress casually, family atmosphere with contemporary American Folk Dance. Singles and couples are invited to come. Date are: 10/26; 11/9, 23. Phoebe Hood: 270-3363.

New Hanover County Schools All-County Middle and High School Choral Festival takes place on the 16th at 2 p.m. at the Minnie Evans Arts Center, 605 Halyburton Parkway. Guest choral directors include Sally Albrecht and Dr. Daniel M. Huff. The concerts are open to the public and are free of charge. (910) 254-4290.

10/23, 7:30pm, to benefit music scholarships. Features Brigid Eversole, soprano; Justin Hoke, classical guitar; Brad Merritt, jazz piano; an dRyan Woodall, jazz bass THAT’S A CAPELLA 10/30, 7:30pm: Azalea Coast Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presents “That’s A Cappella,” a show in four part harmony. Join these sassy gals as they create an ingenious method to send a gift of Barbershop harmony to the troops overseas.Featured guest artists include Kevin Lee-y Green with his TechMoja Dance and Theater Company. City Stage at Level Five, 21 N. Front St. $12; $10/seniors, students (w/ID). (910) 342-0272 TAKE THE LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL Winoca Records presents “Take the Lake Music Festival” at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 10/30, 1-10pm, feat. best local and regional music acts: Onward, Soldiers, Charlie the Horse, Mandolin Orange, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Dirty Bourbon River Show, The Kingston Springs, Rayland Baxter and more. Local and/or organic food and drinks. Wide range of community organizations on site with booths set up to educate the greater Wilmington population about the creative endeavors abound in their community, including Full Belly Project, Cucalorus and more. Family event; children under15, free. Day-long passes: $20 at www.winocarecords.com.

Portion of the proceeds used to reinvigorate the collective efforts of the creative community in Wilmington, “Creative Wilmington,” cwilmington.com.

ZOMBIEFEST 2010 Space 13 presents “ Zombiefest 2010 “ Halloween music throw-down., Sat., 10/30, feat. John Howie Jr. and the Sweathearts; The Phantom Playboys; The Noseriders; and Dexter Romweber Duo. $100 grand prize Halloween

BABS MCDANCE Month of Oct: new four-week sessions, including new classes: Bachata, Thurs, 8pm; Hip-Hop on Thurs, 7pm. New Combinations of classes: West Coast Swing and Hustle on Wed, 8pm. Two-Step and East Coast Swing on Thurs, 6pm • 10/29: We are looking for Zombies to dance Thriller. Thriller class, Sat, noon.www.babsmcdance.com SURFERTANGO Tango, Friday intro lessons at Wilmington Athletic Club 6:15-8:45pm. $15/couple. Wed. Night Tango at Midland Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr. (bar area).

Lesson: 7:30pm; dancing: 8:30-10pm. $5/person; couples encouraged. surfertango.com

CAROLINA LOUNGE DANCE LESSONS Tues.: Shag Night. Free Shag Lessons with Brad White.

Beginner 7:30pm, Intermediate 8pm. Dancing till 11pm. $5 cover. • Thurs.: free Line Dance Lessons with Barbara Braak—Beach, 7:30pm and country, 9:30pm. $5 cover.

Coming Thurs, 11/4: Band of Oz, 8:30pm. • Fri.: Salsa Night. Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons, 7:30pm. $5 cover. Salsa Lessons, 9:30pm & DJ Lalo. Open till 2:30am. • Sat.: Salsa w/DJ LaLo, free, 9pm till close.

Carolina Lounge, 910 791-7595.

BELLYDANCE CLASSES Bellydance classes held Thurs. evenings, 6:30-7:30pm at the Firehouse Pilates Studio. Marie: 910-620-3566 or divyawaters@yahoo.com

Art UNCW ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY UNCW’s Ann Flack Boseman Gallery announces its 2010-11 exhibition calendar, covering a diverse collection of media. • Junk to Funk, 10/14-11/5, w/reception Thurs., 10/14, 6-7:30pm, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Department of Theatre’s professor Mark Sorensen will have eco-fashion show inspired by the book “No Impact Man,” UNCW’s common reading experience choice, displays student-made trash-totreasure couture. Bringing together the frivolous world of fashion and the environmental need to reduce our carbon footprint, reuse materials that will go to water, this exhibit marries opposite theories. Shane Fernando, (910) 962-7972 or fernandol@uncw.edu.

supervision required; no pre-registration necessary.

CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. • Yoga, every Thurs., noon and evening yoga, 6pm; $5 members, $8 non-members. • Tai Chi, every Wed., noon, $5 members, $8 non-members per class • Couples Tango w/Kent Boseman, Thurs., 10/14, 28; 11/11, 18, 6:30-8pm.

Members: $50/couple, non, $60/couple. Wear loose fitting clothing and come prepared to dance in your socks. www.surfertango.com. Space limited, pre-reg by 10/12: daphne@cameronartmuseum.com. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sun., 11am-5pm; 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.

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Sports/Recreation EMPIE TENNIS CLINICS Doubles Positioning/Strategy Clinic: Mon, 11am-2pm; $10/clinic. Fast-paced doubles positioning/strategy clinic that will elevate your game to the next level. Max: 6 players. • Serving Clinic Tues, 10:30-11am; $5/clinic.

Quick 30-minute “Serving Clinic” will greatly improve your technique, overall consistency, placement, and help you generate more power. Max: 6 players. • 2.5/3.0 Doubles Clinic, Tues, 11am-noon. $10/clinic. Focus on playing “Smart Doubles,” w/proper court positioning, targeting your opponents weaknesses, and playing to your teams strengths. Max: 8 players. • Volley/Overhead Clinic, Wed, 11am-noon; $10/clinic. Focuses on using the correct technique for your volleys and overheads and how to make them major strengths. Max: 8 players.

Pre-reg for all: Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park, 3405-A Park Ave. 910-341-4631 or (f) 910-3414639. info@empiepark.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Wrightsville Beach Shag Lessons, beginner and intermediate on Sun. in the Fran Russ Rec Center at Wrightsville Beach Park. No partner needed. Next session: 10/24! • Bridge II Lessons, Thurs, 9:30am11:30am. • Bridge Intermediate II Lessons: Thurs., noon-2pm. Meets in the Fran Russ Rec Center. Pre-reg req • Tennis Lessons. All ages; classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts at Wrightsville Beach Park. • Yoga.

Tue/Wed at 6:30pm. Classes meet in the Fran Russ Rec Center • Beginner Pilates: Tues/Thurs. 7:30-8:15am. • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri. 8-9am and 9-10am.

Geared for seniors.; suitable to anyone. • Pilates 50/50: Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:15-11:15am. Combines stabilizing and strengthening benefits with flexibility and posture. • Tone & Stretch. Tues/Thurs. 6-7am. Sat. 8-9am. Pre-reg: (910) 256-7925.

Film CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL 16th annual Cucalorus Film Festival passes are on sale, $75-$300. Festival takes place 11/11-14, welcoming 1,000s of filmmakers and film fans from all over the world, for screenings, workshops and social events.

Core venues include: Thalian Hall, City Stage Theater and Jengo’s Playhouse. Early selections include: Enter the Voice, The Temptation of St. Tony, brilliantlove, The Erectionman, AFilm Unfinished and more! (910) 3435995. www.cucalorus.org.

Lectures/Readings DR ANDREW ROWAN Dr. Andrew Rowan, Ph.D. and chief executive officer of the Humane Society International, will lecture on the subject “Dogs in Asia: Friend or Food,’ at UNCW, Thurs., 10/14, 7pm. CIS Building, Room 1008 on campus.Made possible by the UNCW Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, and Student Government Association. Free, open to the public.

TWO SISTERS BOOKERY Fri., 10/15, 1:30-3:30pm. River Jordan, a critically acclaimed author and novelist who teaches and speaks nationwide on “The Power of Story.” will discuss and sign copies of her novel, The Miracle of Mercy Land. Her first work of non-fiction, Praying for Strangers, will debut with Penguin in April 2011. • 10/23, 2-4pm: Wilmingtonian humorist and speaker Ann Ipock presents laugh-outloud essays. After catching the mayor’s mustache in

her dental hygiene polisher, she joined a writer’s group, began acting in community theatre and changed her hair color at least three times. Her works include: Life is Short, I Wish I Was Taller follows Life Is Short, So Read This Fast! and Life is Short, But It’s Wide and completes the Life is Short trilogy. Two Sisters Bookery, The Cotton Exchange, 318 Nutt St. 910-762-4444 NINTH ANNUAL SHERMAN LECTURE SERIES UNCW presents the Ninth Annual Sherman Lecture on Thurs., 10/21, 7:30pm. Dr. Mariola Espinosa of Yale speaks on “Contagion and Conquest: The US and the Fight against Disease in the Caribbean.” Espinosa will address U.S. efforts to abolish disease as a tool of American expansion at the turn of the 20th century.

UNCW’s Burney Center; free, open to the public.

BUCKNER LECTURE SERIES Joyce Carol Oates will give a reading to students, faculty, and community members, followed by a Q&A session and a signing at 7:30pm, Fri, 10/29, Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Joyce Carol Oates is a recipient of the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction. Free and open to the public. Advance tickets (limited to two per person) from box office (weekdays, noon to 6pm). http://www.uncw. edu/kenan/index.html or (910) 962-3500.

Classes/Workshops HYPNOTHERAPY CLASS Hypnotherapy classes are now forming for the fall semester; classsize is limited. Reg. by 11/1. so all materials can be ordered on time. Taight by Nancy Klase, Certified Advanced Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists. 910-232-2238 or www. mindfieldhypnotherapy.com. E-mail: nancyklase@aol. com. All materials have been developed by the National Guild of Hypnotists Educational Division. This intensive course is the equivalent of two college semesters, qualifies for CEU credits.

SOIL TO SOUL Thurs., 10/14: Mother’s Tea, 11am. Great time to talk and catch up with other Mother’s and sample some homeade treats! • Sat., 10/16: Essential Oils 101: Learn the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oil blends. $25, includes an essential oil of your choice. 11amnoon. • Wed., 10/20: Wheatgrass 101: Learn benefits of wheatgrass and how to grow and juice your own. $40, 6-7pm, includes a wheatgrass kit. • Sat., 10/23: Harvest Festival! Fun for all ages. Tin Type Portraits with Harry Taylor, face painting, biodynamic wine and beer, local art and jewelry and much much more! 9am-4pm. •Yoga Wed., Oct. Join Seaside’s Ashley Ludman, 7:15-8:30pm, by donation. All levels, bring your own mat. • Yoga Thurs. in Oct.—Ashtanga with Larry Hobbs, 8:30am-10ish, by donation. Experience suggested. Soil to Soul, 6005 Oleander Dr. (910) 920-9890. soiltosoulonline.com COUPON BASICS 101 Thurs., 10/14: The Basics is for the new couponers to learn the tips and techniques in maximizing the use of coupons. Learn the lingo, how to buy coupons, use the Internet to get coupons and clip to save! Cost: Just four valid coupons or two canned goods. Brunswick Community College Leland Campus/ Hwy 74. Leland Industrial Pk. Refreshments, prizes.

Clubs/Notices CAPE FEAR ORCHID SOCIETY Next meeting: 10/13, 7pm. Oct. meeting at Progressive Gardens. Progressive Gardens, 6005 Oleander Dr. 3951156 Speaker: Alan Koch , Gold Country Orchids, CA .

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HOLIDAY PARADE PARTICIPANTS WANTED City of Wilmington needs community groups, school organizations, bands and businesses for Wilmington Holiday Parade, Sun., 12/5. Entry forms and parade route maps available at www.wilmingtonrecreation. com. Deadline entry: 11/17, 5pm.

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