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BEACON OF HOPE PGS. 36-38 Johnnie Sexton throws CARE Project’s second annual gala and fund-raiser Sept. 15th at Cameron Art Museum Parents welcome children into this world with the hope of their everlasting happiness and health. So imagine the onslaught of emotional distress and the hopelessness felt when learning that your newborn is hearing impaired. Local families affected by this obstacle speak out about working through the process, accepting its impact and finding hope and empowerment through local organization CARE. Founded by Dr. Johnnie Sexton (above, right; with partner Xris Kessler), the organization holds its second annual fund-raiser and gala this weekend at the Cameron Art Museum, focusing on art, expression and communication through life’s journey. The 2nd annual CARE Project Award for Resilience, as well as the CARE Project Humanitarian Award will be given during the event, too. Read all about it as Bethany Turner talks to many families on the receiving end of CARE. Courtesy photos; Johnnie Sexton

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people’s standards, I am an extremist. This realization has crept in recently, but was oddly solidified by the Cinematique showing of “The Queen of Versailles”—a film that revitalized my commitment to the Live Local movement. I watched it on the heels of a week spent reflecting on the TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) funds, which have occupied my mind a lot during this election. I keep coming back to the “flowing up” of money to top dogs rather than the “trickle down” effect we keep getting promised.

“Jock, if we each got $10,000 as a bailout from the government, what would we do with it?” I asked.

He took a swig of beer. “Is someone offering us $20,000?”

“No, this is a theoretical $10,000 each.”

He reflected for a moment. “Probably we’d go out to dinner a few times, make a chunk payment on the mortgage, you would pay down some credit-card debt, and we’d get the back part of the house fixed.” (We have a floor and a roof section that are starting to become a mere memory of what was.)

“So, in the end, the majority of it would still flow ‘upward’ toward the banks?” I countered.

“Probably,” he conceded.

I really did not want to see “The Queen of Versailles,” but Jock wanted to go. As longtime Cinematique fans, we adore our local national public radio station WHQR, which hosts the non-cineplex-style screenings at Thalian Hall. “The Queen of Versailles” is about a billionaire couple, Jackie and David Siegel (he claims to be partly responsible for swinging the 2000 George Bush election). They live in “the 1 percent” and begin to build the biggest house in America at 90,000 square feet. However, the financial meltdown made the activity impossible.

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have given my mother apoplexy: truck loads of toys, games and bicycles still come into the house, as “The Queen” wanders around in a fur coat. It is an extreme in American society which is hard for me to fathom.

The excess shopping and lavish lifestyle wasn’t even appreciated by members of the Siegel family, including their eight children—and it was painful and saddening to watch. Scenes showed collectors trying to squeeze every little penny out of the people who had fallen behind on payments in the timeshare company—all for a non-essential purchase they didn’t really own. Eventually, the multitude of people the corporation employed had to be let go.

What the movie didn’t show was any real sacrifice on the part of the Siegels. Whereas the middle class has focused the last few years on paying down personal debt, such a thought never crossed the minds of a family who spends as fast as they borrow. Nor did they try and help save their employee’s jobs. How revolting to think this family has no respect whatsoever for those behind the scenes who are scrimping and scraping to keep such profuse luxury afloat.

It got me thinking: Why do we spend money with behemoths who aren’t appreciative when we can spend with people we know? Vendors at a local farmers’ market or small business, for example, really are gracious, not only for the income but also for the web of community which backs them.

And I am an extremist for taking this position...

My friend Kit mentioned at our weekly billiards night how his parents were involved with the first Earth Day. Back then, activists wanted curb-side recycling to be standard in American cities. In 1970 that mountain seemed incredible; yet, in 2012 people involved in the waste-removal business wouldn’t dream of giving up the lucrative recycling segment of their business model. However, 40 years ago it was quite a demand to voice.

Many once-extreme positions have become commonplace in American society. Half of the population’s participation in government now comes with women voting. African Americans exercise their rights protect-

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ed in the U.S. Constitution, and most of our country lives the reality that separate is not equal (though, this still needs work). We no longer prohibit the sale of alcohol. We have ended the legal enslavement of humans for forced labor and the exploitation of children for cheap labor. Sure, such statements may seem provocative, but at one point they were all extreme positions for which people had died fighting for. Don’t misunderstand: I am not equating ending slavery with preservation of a local economy, just drawing the parallel that these actions were once perceived as unrealistic and impossible but have come to pass.

“Extremists” are important to our ongoing social dialogue and (hopefully) compromise. I am not a good negotiator. I have never mastered the fine art of making everyone feel like they have won; however, I have learned you don’t negotiate by starting in the middle at the compromise point, else there is no ground to cede. For all of the ridiculous, thoughtless excess, there must be people who overthink and actively scrutinize and agonize about their impact on the world. These two extremes are what provide the possibility for that center point.

I don’t expect everyone or even half of our readers to go 100 percent local, but steps add up and make a difference. By now, we have a Live Local movement in Wilmington (Arlo says we only need three people).

We’ve made great strides with Buy Local ILM, Wilmington Cash Mob, and the locavore movement. This community has made leaps and bounds over the last five years. No, we aren’t going to bring all the money back from the Cayman Islands overnight, but we have saved several small businesses which employ many people who otherwise would be out of jobs.

It reminds me of the story of two people walking on a starfish-covered beach. One picks up a live starfish and throws it back into the ocean.

The other looks around despairingly at the hundreds of starfish, many which will die.

“But you won’t save all of them!” he points out.

His friend concedes, “No, but I saved that one and that one—and that matters.”

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local from where they get their seafood. Assuming they didn’t pull it out of the ocean themselves, they’ll most likely give the same answer they’ve been giving for over 22 years: Motts Channel Seafood.

It’s a smallish, unassuming grey building with a brick skirt and a fading, tealcolored roof, situated on the waterfront on Harbor Island just before the drawbridge.

Out front an old anchor rusts away on a bed of discarded oyster shells beneath a palmetto tree. The building could easily be mistaken for an old captain’s house, or possibly a souvenir shop, were it not for the giant neon outline of a fish bearing the slogan “Fresh Seafood.” A wooden bench rests against the building between the doors on the weathered front porch.

Behind the building to the left is a dock where customers can tie off their boats while purchasing dinner.

Inside the air conditioner runs full blast, which, when combined with the ice piled underneath the fish, combats the muggy Carolina summer blazing just past the door.

The air carries that unmistakable briny pungency of fresh seafood, along with a hint of Old Bay seasoning and fresh vegetables. Next to the cash register are piles of shrimp, sorted by size. Further down the counter, by the frozen bait freezer, filets of tuna, swordfish, and mahi mahi ice down next to whole grouper and flounder. On the opposite wall, beside the T-shirts and underneath the taxidermied marlin, hangs an overflowing spice rack that looks like it carries every conceivable type of seafood seasoning in the entire world.

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“What remains unknown is if a one-third reduction in the state’s seafood-packing capacity represents a stabilization of the industry or a loss of critical production at a time when the demand for local seafood is growing stronger,” Nash says. “Research is now underway to address this question.”

According to the report, common reasons for fish-house closures included an increase in imported seafood, which caused market prices to fall, stricter regulations and quotas on high-volume fisheries and a lack of available labor. Conversely, the fish houses still operating claim that a stronger demand for local seafood, as well as branding incentives and property-tax breaks for waterfront fish houses, were factors that assisted in keeping their doors open.

Gene Long, the current owner of Motts Channel, has been retailing seafood on this property since 1989. He began by selling shrimp from a cooler on his boat while the building was being finished; he moved into the store in the spring of 1990. At first he says he was reluctant to start the business.

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the property and lifelong friend of Long’s] was the one who talked me into it,” he says. “He said if the Hieronymus brothers [the original owners of Hieronymus Seafood restaurant on Market Street] could do it, coming from Raleigh and, in his words, ‘not knowing a croaker from an alligator,’ then I could do it.”

Long, who turns 62 in November, began fishing these waters as a boy. He got his commercial fishing license “sometime in the late ‘70s, early ‘80s” when the state first started requiring them, and still actively fishes for grouper. During the warmer months, he claims about 95 percent of the seafood sold in Motts Channel is caught locally on the East Coast. All of the products sold in the store are held to the same high standards that have kept Motts Channel in business. Long says, “What I always tell my staff is don’t put anything in the store that you wouldn’t want on your plate.”

One way he’s noticed the seafood industry change over the years has been a gradual departure from the former Southern staple of fried fish. “There’s been a shift away from fried anything,” he says. “People want healthy options. If you cook it in your oven or on the grill or in your microwave, that’s the healthiest way to eat it.”

Long also has noticed folks declining flounder and croaker, which are typically served fried, toward more upscale, higher cost fish—what he refers to as “white tablecloth” seafood. Motts often supplies swordfish and mahi-mahi to local restaurants.

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seafood industry is (not surprisingly) the rising cost of gasoline. Long remembers paying $1.25 a gallon at the beginning of his career. Now, it’s more like $3.75.

Long claims the property taxes he was paying on the store were also a major inhibiting factor, a complaint common in the findings of the Sea Grant report, but he says the cap on the property tax charged to waterfront working businesses has helped. Motts Channel is surrounded on both sides by gargantuan marine warehouses and storage facilities, and Long was being charged the same property tax that they were, even though they had much higher revenue. But, he says, “[The tax break] wasn’t handed to us. We had to fight for it.”

Standing on the dock behind Motts Channel, I can easily see why he did. The dock gives a stunning view of vibrant green sawgrass, growing above the tea-colored water that flows through the salt marsh.

The sky above is a deep brilliant blue, and one can discern purple-rain squalls approaching from the distance. To the right, past the Marine Warehouse boatyard and the docks of Wrightsville Beach Yacht Club, the channel running behind Motts dumps into the Intracoastal Waterway.

It’s not difficult to imagine a condominium development here, or another marina— something with much higher revenue potential than a humble seafood market.

“The real estate is too valuable to justify a fish house,” he admits. Long has received several offers to purchase his property, but none of them have been high enough to persuade him to sell. “I’d like to see my son or my daughter or both of them have a chance to run the business,” he says.

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit Challenging Business Models: In June, owners of the legal brothel Stiletto in Sydney, Australia, revealed their multimillion-dollar expansion to create the country’s (and perhaps the world’s) first “mega-brothel.” Short-stay “love hotels” proliferate in Brazil, but in July in the city of Belo Horizonte, Fabiano Lourdes and his sister Daniela were about to open Animalle Mundo Pet, which they described as a love hotel for dogs. Owners would bring their mating-ready canines to rooms that feature the dim lighting and heart-shaped ceiling mirrors traditional in love hotels (to appeal to the party paying the bill, of course).

Oh, Dear: New York City is the scene this summer of a particularly nasty turf war among ice cream trucks vying for space on the city’s choicest blocks. Most aggressive, according to a July New York Post report, are the drivers of Mister Softee trucks. Said a Yogo frozen yogurt vendor, “If you see a Mister Softee truck, you know bad things are coming,” including, reported the Post, such hardball tactics as cutting rival trucks’ brake lines.

Can’t Possibly Be True The Treasury Department’s inspector general reported in August that the IRS doled out more than $5 billion in fraudulent income tax returns in 2011 (owing to its mission to provide refunds promptly without first vetting the claims).

The agency “refunded” $3.3 million to a single address in Lansing, Mich. (supposedly the home of 2,137 different tax filers) and nearly $4 million to three Florida addresses (518 to one in Tampa, 741 to one in Belle Glade, and 703 to a post office box in Orlando). In all, refunds were claimed by, among others, 105,000 dead people.

Science on the Cutting Edge “Pheromone parties” attract men and women seeking romance not via often-insincere conversation but based on the primal-scent signals emitted by each other’s slept-in T-shirts. Organizers have staged parties in New York City and Los Angeles and plan to expand, according to a June Associated Press report. The organiz-

ers’ initial conclusion: People prefer lovers with a somewhat-different genetic makeup than their own, but not too different.

In a study published in August, women with the feline-oriented Toxoplasma gondii parasite in their systems showed an elevated risk of depression and suicide perhaps caused by the brain’s being deprived of serotonin. Since toxoplasmosis is most often passed via handling of cat feces, women’s fondness for and time spent with cats might thus put them at greater risk than previously believed. (T.gondii is believed capable of reproducing only inside cats’ intestines, and might, hypothesizes prominent Czech scientist Jaroslav Flegr, have learned that the surest route to the intestines is by hacking into the brains of delicious rats and mice.)

100 Pounds or “15 Minutes”? Wesley Warren Jr., 47, of Las Vegas, suffers from rare elephantiasis of the scrotum, which accounts for about 100 of his 400 pounds and severely hampers urination and sex. The Las Vegas ReviewJournal reported in October 2011 that Warren was on the verge of accepting an offer to cover the expensive corrective surgery, but when the newspaper followed up in June 2012, it found him hesitant because he had become accustomed to his celebrity status (TV’s The Learning Channel and “Tosh.0” program and Howard Stern’s radio show). Said he, “It was fun going to Los Angeles (for “Tosh.0”) in the big van they sent for me.”

which represents 17 percent of the legislation passed on all subjects during that time).

Least Competent Criminals Not Ready for Prime Time: The thief who snatched the brand- new bike from Wheelworks in Belmont, Mass., in August got away, but police saw surveillance photos of him when he returned to the store two hours later and asked to see some locks (presumably so he could secure the bike he had just stolen). Incredulous employees gave chase, but the thief ran faster. Kristen DeCosta, 30, was charged with 17 recent burglaries around Somerset, Mass., in August. According to Police Chief Joseph Ferreira, DeCosta is perhaps the only perp ever not to understand that, since she was wearing a GPS ankle monitor (from an earlier arrest), all 17 break-ins were tracked.

Update Bill Dillon, 52, was featured in News of the Weird in May 2009 and April 2012 for having served 27 years in a Florida prison for murder after a fanciful conviction based largely on “testimony” of dog-handler John Preston’s “wonder” German shepherd that seemingly found precise, impossible scents exactly where prosecutors needed to find them. It wasn’t until 2009 that one central Florida judge challenged Preston and exposed the dog’s incompetence. Dillon was exonerated, Florida’s governor apologized, and the state legislature provided generous financial compensation. And on July 18, musician Dillon accepted an invitation from the Tampa Bay Rays to sing the National Anthem before a game, including the now-ironic lyric, “And the land of the free.

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Animal Behavior In July, the U.K.’s Wildlife Aid Foundation took in a dying, parasite-infested cuckoo bird, but by the time it had been nursed back to health, it had missed its species’s winter migration toward Africa. Consequently, according to BBC News, the foundation bought an airline ticket for a handler to carry the bird to Italy, where satellite tracking indicated it could meet up with the end of the migrating flock, and the handler released it.

Latest Orangutan News: Jungle Island zoo in Miami uses tricked-out iPads so that orangutans can order food by pointing at their choices on a screen. As zookeeper Linda Jacobs noted, “They have all the intelligence they need (but not) developed vocal chords and voiceboxes.” A Taru Jurug Zoo official in Central Java, Indonesia, reported in July that “Tori,” its famous, 13-year-old cigarette-smoking orangutan, had been moved with her boyfriend to an isolated island with recreational facilities so she could kick her nicotine habit. At Taru Jurug, visitors kept enabling her by tossing her cigarettes.

Perspective It has been well known to the U.S. Congress that the Postal Service is guaranteed to run an estimated $5 billion deficit by the end of the year.

Still, since the 112th Congress was convened in January 2011, no remedial legislation has been formally offered. However, during that time period, legislators have introduced 60 bills to rename post offices in their districts (passing 38 of them,

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is going into its 11th year with a re-staging of its founder Tony Moore’s 2003 play, “Our OneNight Guest,” at Cape Fear Playhouse (the home of Big Dawg Productions) on Castle Street. Since Rob Gompers left town, Moore has occupied the niche of consistently producing original theatre through ByChance. Though he collaborates with many companies in town, followers of his work will see a clear objective: He wants to write and produce his ever-increasingly stronger shows not as a vehicle for his acting career but because he “has an ear for it,” so to speak. Moore has produced a substantial catalog of work (practically one a year for 16 years) in that now he’s reproducing older shows; this is a pretty stunning accomplishment.

Though I am really impressed by the young playwright, to be honest, as a writer I am also jealous. Maybe I need an Audrey McCrummen by my side.

Frequenters of Wilmington’s theatre scene will have seen McCrummen’s work at some point over the last 10 years. Whether it is one of her inventive sets, original lighting designs, time spent as a spot operator or backstage running a crew, she seems to be busy constantly bringing her technical talents and expertise to the benefit of performers and audiences alike. One person she always makes time for is Tony Moore. I haven’t gone back to check, but I am willing to make a cash bet that she has worked on most if not all of Moore’s shows. My point is: A collaboration like this is not to be taken lightly. It’s a sacred trust that allows each artist to grow and flourish, challenging and supporting each other’s abilities. When an artist finds it,

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they hold onto it tightly.

McCrummen’s set is the first vision the audience beholds upon entering the theater. The night I attended, random smattering from 20 or so audience members murmured how great the set looked. McCrummen captured the feel of a rising, young middle-class couple: the sponge painted technique that has been so popular on home-improvement shows; curtains just feminine enough that she obviously picked them but not so girly that one thinks she lives alone; the slightly lived-in look that has been picked up by him because of their impending anniversary celebration; and the framed photographs of family members surrounded by what my mother would have called “gig-aughs.” It all made for an attractive and realistic set.

Vascillating between a Neil Simon comedy and a farce, “Our One-Night Guest” opens with Lucille (Kristen Floreno) and Jack (Eddie Key) who are celebrating their anniversary with what my date described as “the standard cross-examination”: “How long have we been together? When is my birthday?

Did you not get me a card because you forgot, or did you really lose the card?” Their relative normalcy is shattered by the arrival of Jack’s ex-wife Greta (Brandy Jones) and her alleged boyfriend Tanner (Steven Bevels) in tow. The predictable tension and fight between the parties escalates ‘til Lucille storms out and her mother, Mona (Rhoda Jane Gary), gives Jack the worst piece of relationship advice ever: advising him not to go after her. Considering how well Mona’s love life is going, maybe it’s not a surprise.

Gary plays a character about 20 years older than herself: a woman with adult children who is newly single and dating. Both she and her young adult son (Wesley Brown) find themselves uncontrollably in love with people who do not return their affections during Act Two. In a scene reminiscent of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” they fawn embarrassingly over their prospective lovers from opposite ends of the stage, while a bewildered Eddie Key looks between the two pairs completely baffled as to what has happened and what to do. The focused desperation of these two for

their unrequited loves is probably best demonstrated when they both fly to the door and fall to their knees, trying to catch the pair that have abandoned them. I mean this as a compliment: They looked just like my dogs at the door begging to go out for a “W-A-L-K”— the same excited frenzy of delayed but focused desperation that is heightened by someone to share this emotional longing with. Add adrenaline and shake well!

Brandy Jones’ rendition of Greta as a successful, unfulfilled, manipulative, selfish bitch is close to complete. She has a few moments in the script where her containment bursts, and we see the real Greta hiding underneath, but she keeps in check while she tries to win Jack back. But who could blame Jack for leaving her? She’s harsh, judgmental, unyielding and not really any fun. Yes, she is prettier than Jack’s current wife, Lucille—which Lucille knows and points out. Yet, it would be easy to get lost in that mass of fiery hair and curvy little body that Jones was blessed with. Still, there is no warmth or genuine concern for anyone else in Greta at all. Lucille might not be winning the Miss America Pageant, but she is definitely the prize choice between these two.

However, my two favorite performances came from Steven Bevels as Tanner and Eddie Key as Jack. Bevels nails the socially inept scientific genius. He really thinks he’s a ladies man but has no room in his life for anything but work. Following a simple conversation for more than five minutes is a stretch for him. Bevels is blessed with an incredibly malleable, highly expressive face that many comedians would kill for; add to it an innate sense of timing and it’s a recipe for comedic success.

Key as Jack is a schmoe; he really is the everyman trying to figure out how the world works. It actually would be a tough part to play because so much of his motivation must be internal. Yet, it’s communicated to the audience as he navigates the well-known waters of family dynamics before being thrown into the deeper waters of functioning with Greta and Lucille in the same room.

Key is relatively new to the Wilmington stage, and I am looking forward to many years of his work to come.

In the end, Moore has produced a funny evening of creativity and originality. “Our OneNight Guest” is a treat deserving of its reprisal.

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with ventriloquism close to the hip.

Perhaps it’s part of his allure: to get people into a seat at his wildly popular show, “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only,” which lands at Thalian Hall on September 15th.

Johnson’s fascination with the art of ventriloquism grew as a 5-year-old boy where the marvel of throwing voices captivated him. His first professional “dummy” (or as Johnson says in a more politically correct fashion, “wooden Americans”), Squeaky, was carved by his mentor Arthur Sieving. Yet, the impetus and dream to follow in Sieving and his puppet Harry O’Shea’s footsteps are at the core of “The Two and Only”; one may even call it Johnson’s love letter to his mentor. From what reviews nationwide hail, it gives an otherwise theatrical and animated evening heart. “I love telling the story,” Johnson tells encore, “and I will perform it a couple of times at Thalian.” Actually, the Tony award-winning show, performed at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., will be filmed for cable and DVD. In between the revelations of Johnson’s life, a mix of hilarity imbues a cast of puppets that revel in light-hearted and sinister romps. It’s not quite “Avenue Q” territory as seen in last year’s City Stage production; however, according to The New York Times a “foul-mouthed wooden tyke” does make an appearance. Still, it’s family-friendly for the most part, as Johnson sets up jokes for his crew, which includes a monkey, a vulture, and even a doodle on a dry-erase board.

“Eleven characters play themselves in a story about finding your voice and throwing it,” Johnson says. “A bruised tennis ball, a severed head, a reluctant snake, a toy Nutcracker, a missing-link Chimp, and the Bird of Death all get their moment.”

Their spirited exchanges—from sweet and endearing to rambunctious and sinister—not only come through in Johnson’s vocal craft, but in the movements he adorns them. It all shows his masterful skill, perfects from years of work, which started during his debut on the ‘70s sitcom, “Soap.” Johnson played Chuck Campbell whose puppet Bob was so real, he insisted everyone refer to Bob as human. Attached at the hip, Bob would go everywhere with Chuck, and reveal things his “master” was too kind or composed to say. The story’s basic premise provides an interesting parallel into a ventriloquist’s art form of expression. Addressing the depths of one’s oddities and charm become accessible without judgement from a human.

“What’s not to love about giving voice, spirit and life to the silent beyond?” Johnson asks rhetorically. “I think humans have a basic need to anthropomorphize things in their life, from teddy bears to imaginary play-

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mates. It is how we develop our complex human instincts. We imagine personalities, outside of ourselves; it is a child’s natural bonding to a doll. We role-play with these imaginary personalities in controlled experiences to lean how to interact with real ones.”

Johnson went on to star as an actor in other well-known TV shows without a sidekick.

He did guest-spots in old-school classics like “Love Boat” and “Gimme a Break” in the ‘80s. He also played a killer in “Columbo,” a drug dealer in “Simon and Simon” and a disturbed detective in “Broken Badges.” Reprising his Chuck and Bob role in “That ‘70s Show” introduced him to a younger audience, as did his work on the popular “Reno 911!”

“I would guess that more than half of my acting on television has been without a puppet,” he admits. “However, if written well, a ventriloquist part can be the most fun to play.

Those are the ones that stand out to me.”

This weekend Wilmingtonians will be able to see Johnson return to his dream: performing a one-man—errr, multiple-man/animal/ object—show. The 63-year-old will bring Bob back, too, and wax poetic on Sieving.

“The closer you come to being an artist, the more you realize that no one masters art,” Johnson muses. “Art is always expressing larger and more extravagant concepts to contemplate. Art plays a very prominent role in ‘The Two and Only.’ Although it is a show about a ventriloquist, I think I say the word ‘art’ more times than the word ‘ventriloquist.’”

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2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street.

Celebrating one year at their new location, Artfuel Inc. host Vol. 32, featuring Luke Worley, Eddie Oakes, Sam Guin, Matt Hoyme and Sarah Peacock.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302/910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com Look for the big red barn and visit a unique space in the Hampstead area just 4 miles from beautiful Topsail Island. We represent over 40 local and regional fine artists in our member’s gallery and offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to seven working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and small art supply store.

ArtExposure is available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings. Check out our website to see the latest in new classes as well as our regular art classes and studio time. Yoga classes meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class. A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m.

September 14th hosts an Adult and Teen Student Show and the October 12th Opening will feature Jason Clark, a local Jacksonville artist with a unique style!

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capefearnative.com Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature. Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, pottery, wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints. Our featured artist this month is Renato Abbate, ceramic artist and educator. His unusual masks, tiles, vases, pendants and bowls are organically crafted and uniquely creative. Renato’s work will be featured through September 22nd.

FIGMENTS

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II 910-509-4289 • figmentsgallery.com Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

“Figments is an art gallery brimming with unlimited creative vision and talent. We are a community of artists who are passionate about the journey of artful creation. We have an unintimidating art boutique where you can find locally made artwork for your home. We also have a relaxed classroom space where students of all skill levels can learn and grow creatively. Come. Be inspired.

We offer a wide range of fresh eclectic artwork from students to seasoned professionals. With styles from fantastically funky to traditionally classic your visual sense will certainly be satisfied. Join us at at our open house on the second Friday of every month for live art demonstrations, light refreshments and fun! Otherwise, visit us during our regular business hours, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. -7 p.m. We look forward to meeting you.

HANOVER GALLERY

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

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

Cape Fear Community College’s Hanover Gallery exhibit includes over 60 original pieces of art by members of the art faculty at CFCC. Work includes drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture and more.

The Hanover Art Gallery is located at 200 Hanover St. in the first level of the Hanover Parking Deck at CFCC’s downtown Wilmington Campus. For more details, call 3627431. The faculty exhibit will be up through September 21st.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Two Visions” features Wilmington artists Ann Conner and Karen Paden Crouch.

Conner’s woodblock prints suggest a marriage of the old and new, utilizing the most ancient form of printmaking in a high-tech manner. Drawing mechanical images using high-speed power chisels, she uses non-traditional techniques to work with the natural material of wood. Whereas Conner’s work is contemporary in feel, Crouch takes a more organic approach, working with bronze, copper and steel.

Her sculptures are grounded in the structure and movement of living things. Using found objects in most of her work, Crouch

creates three dimensional pieces that are otherworldly, conjuring a realm of fantasy and intrigue. Two Visions will remain on display through September 22nd.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker.

Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

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

WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION

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

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

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ABSOLUTELY STIMMEL-ATING: On Saturday, September 15th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wilmington-native Brent Stimmel (pictured) will be joined by an acoustic associate to form the Brent Stimmel Duo at Little Dipper. “I play with a rotating cast of musicians,” Stimmel explains. “Mike Ruwe, Leslie Britt, Nick Lober and Luke Wilson all play with me in one form or another.” Influenced by such marvels as The Beatles, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Old Crow Medicine Show and Adele, Stimmel believes high-quality, alt-country vocals are his specialty.

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Daniel Bernard Roumain and Laurelyn Dossett collaborate on NC-inspired show

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However one tries to define Daniel Bernard Roumain, better known as DBR, it simply isn’t enough. The Haitian-American musician’s singular compositions blend his traditional training with his spiraling, untamed musical imagination and compelling energy. For years Roumain’s music has helped broaden and redefine classical music, giving it a fresh appeal to young audiences.

The contemporary composer’s eclecticism has made him one of the most sought-after collaborators in the past decade. His pairings span from performing with Philip Glass to Lady Gaga on “American Idol,” to backing icons Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Charles. His constant evolution as an artist and determination to push the boundaries of classical music has led The New York Times to call him “about as omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets” while Esquire recently deemed him the “new face of classical music.”

Roumain returns to Kenan Auditorium at UNCW on September 15th to perform “Connecting Crossroads in North Carolina.” The concert is the result of a two-year collaboration between Roumain and North Carolina-native singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett, who traveled throughout our state gathering inspiration for their newly released album, “The Collide.”

The performance will feature local musicians from UNCW and the Wilmington community playing original compositions inspired by Roumain and Dossett’s travels around NC. encore spoke with Roumain about his new collaborative album, exploring NC, and his work with aspiring musicians.

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601 S. College Rd music.com $5-22 • www.dbr 10 years, and I wanted to collaborate with someone outside of my comfort and familiarity. I also wanted someone who I felt represented NC really well and was well-known throughout the state and could help me understand it. Laurelyn’s name kept on coming up through her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and her own work as a solo artist and songwriter. I e-mailed her and we began exchanging tracks. e: The album has an interesting back story, which involves the two of you traveling around the state researching its musical history.

DBR: Right, we toured all over NC—we went to Wilmington, Raleigh, Greensboro and up in the mountains. [During this time], I began to get a snapshot of just how diverse NC is, the personality of each city, and the way its music has evolved over the years. Like a lot of states in the US, NC is very evocative and very dense; each locale had its own history, its own story to tell. It was very easy to create songs in response to that sonic impression.

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Laurelyn Dossett come about?

DBR: In some ways, yeah. We talked about Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR): Well, I’ve what would make the most sense. In the end, been performing in North Carolina for the last we went with somewhat of a bluegrass band

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MUSICIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE: Daniel Bernard Roumain is a classically trained violinist for a modern world. Courtesy photo

with stand-up bass, banjos, guitars, and brush drums. We also added electronics and, of course, my brand of violin-playing. So, I think the [diversity in] instrumentation does reflect a lot of NC by extension. Like if you’re in Asheville, where we recorded the album, there’s a lot going on there musically—you’ve got folk, traditional music, jazz, electronic music—and that’s just one city. In some ways [the album] is a fleeting glitz of all that’s possible in NC. With the instrumentation, we just tried to give an impression of what you may hear if you’re traveling through the state. e: Was there an experience that particularly informed your perception of North Carolina music?

DBR: When we were in Boone, we met a gentleman who spent his whole life there and his father spent his whole life there on the same land. They were both instrument-makers. He had so many stories to tell about the banjos his father hand made out of wood, stories about the land, ghost stories, adventure stories. Most important to me was the sense of honoring his father’s legacy, and he had a real sense of place, purpose and respect. I loved that. I related to that in terms of my own family’s heritage in Haiti and their respect for the land. I think when you hear one person’s story it gives you full perspective of your own.

e: When you’re not recording, you seem to be in the midst of a residency. This past spring it was at the University of Missouri Conservatory’s Musical Bridges program in Kansas City. How’d you land that gig?

DBR: They found me and invited me to come.

At the time there were some tornadoes happening around the city, which was pretty common for them but not for me. But the time there was amazing. It was pretty incredible to be in the Bible Belt and find so much liberalism, so much art and so much concern for these young people. Once I got there I realized just how wonderful the work they’ve been doing was. It was wonderful to see their commitment to the arts and their relationship to the university. Also, I was invited back for next year. e: Do you feel it’s your responsibility as a musician to impart how important music is for development to the younger generation?

DBR: I think so. I’m the product of a public school system in South Florida. I was lucky enough to have great teachers who gave up a great part of their lives toward education. I was also lucky enough to be surrounded by a lot of volunteers who only wanted the best for me. I remember my mother giving our clothes away to people at the hospital—she worked there as a medical technologist—and that made a big impression on me. So in my own very small way, I’ve always tried to give back to any community because I grew up watching my mother do that.

‘!’ marks the band:

//MUSIC

Baltimore-based Ballyhoo! head toward our port city

sound bites shows of the week

uil

by Jordan DuBre Ballyhoo! box Sun., 9/16 • Soap .

255 N. Front St $13-18 Doors: 7 p.m. • m undrolounge.co www.soapboxla

The Mantras

The Whiskey 1 S. Front St. 9/14-15, 8 p.m. • $5

T

he word genuine tends to be

tossed around idly, used to describe band after band. Well, for once, there’s a reason to use it. Ballyhoo! (yes, with an exclamation mark), hailing from Aberdeen, Maryland, bring some serious heart to a genre that can often get a bit gimmicky.

If a band feels the need to have a permanent exclamation point attached to their name, there’s obviously something worth our attention.

“The name was given to us by a friend,” guitarist and lead vocalist Howi Spangler says. “She suggested it, and I thought it sounded cool—different, too. I like that it’s one word, and in my mind it was colorful and in big block letters. I put the exclamation there on the flyer for our first show and it just stuck. I actually hate seeing our band name without it. It looks like a completely different band to me. The name just makes me think of us being in your face.”

Driven as much by the grooves of their bass line as by Howi’s smooth vocals, Ballyhoo! keeps their reggae-ska mix fresh and original. Rounded out by JR “Mista J” Gregory on bass, Scott “DJ Blaze” Vandrey on the keys and turntables, and Howi’s brother, Donald “Big D” Spangler on drums, this four-member band brings tunes brimming with energy. Each piece begs the audience to sing along.

After meeting in school, Ballyhoo! got together in 1995. “We all did the school band stuff,” Howi says. “A lot of our friends were into the music programs. Everyone just kept it up, and we formed the band and started playing friends’ parties.”

For the Spangler brothers, passion for music came early. “Our dad was in bands growing up, and he was still in one when we were really little,” Howi affirms. “I remember going to a couple band practices and loving the drums. Just being in the room with my dad and his bandmates, it looked like a lot of fun. He took us to Ratt, Poison and Def Leppard shows in the late ‘80s, and that really made me want to do this.”

Over the years, their sound has grown out of the rowdy pop-punk of their first release “365-Day Weekend” (2000) into a more re-

FUNKY MÉLANGE: Ballyhoo! gives its fans a

blend of punk rock and ska-reggae soul, citing influences like Reel Big Fish and Green Day. Courtesy photo

fined—and possibly even more fun—brand of alternative. “I’ve been the primary songwriter, so the songs ended up taking on my own influences,” Howi says.

A fan of Green Day fan—“I wanted to be Billie Joe Armstrong,” he admits—Goldfinger, Suicide Machines, 311, Sublime, and Reel Big Fish, Howi likes the kitchen-sink approach to music-making. “I really just love mixing it all up,” he says. “I don’t ever force it. If a song doesn’t need that reggae skank, I won’t do it. Punk and reggae go really well together though, so it’s usually an easy fit.”

Ballyhoo!’s most recent release, “Daydreams” (2011), despite having their signature blended sound, has a mellowed-out feel.

It possesses more alternative rock and reggae flavor, with less of the feistiness of ska.

In all honesty, it’s the perfect soundtrack to drinking a PBR on the beach.

“As for evolution, we’ve gotten better at our respective instruments, for sure,” Howi explains. “And we’ve added the piano layer.

We used horns on a song called ‘Fear of Rejection.’ Anything can happen, really. I don’t want to limit our sound by any means.”

Fresh off the Vans Warped Tour, Ballyhoo! are geared up and ready for their fall tour with reggae band Tribal Seeds. “They have a genuine sound,” Howi notes. “Sometimes the bands in the genre can come off a little cheesy, but these dudes are legit. It’s been cool hanging with them and playing for their crowds each night.”

In addition to Tribal Seeds, Ballyhoo!

have played with many well-known bands in the genre including Slightly Stoopid, 311 and Pepper—who are, according to Howi, “friendly bastards!”

The band will be playing the Soapbox Laundro-Lounge in downtown Wilmington on Sunday, September 16th, but this is certainly not their first trip here. “We’ve played Wilmington a lot,” the guitarist says. “[We] started playing at a place called Kefi near the beach. We were surprised at the great turnouts we were having our first couple times there. We’ve since moved the show to the Soapbox downtown—so great that you can do laundry there!”

After a blisteringly hot summer on Warped, Ballyhoo! is looking forward to playing some smaller venues. “I love the intimacy of the club setting: a dark room filled with people singing the songs back to us,” Howi shares.

The heart of their music lies in the experiences they have had touring—their fans fuel everything they do. “Being on the road, seeing places I would have otherwise never seen, playing our music for people that love it,” Howi remarks of his appreciation. “We love that we can connect with our audience in a live setting. It makes all the hard work worth it.”

After a hometown show with alternative legends Weezer in Baltimore on September 15th, Ballyhoo! will return to the Tribal Seeds tour. “After that, we’re flying to Hawaii for a show, followed by our annual Halloween party at the end of October,” Howi explains.

“We’ll probably do an East Coast tour in November, and I believe there are some Christmas radio shows in the works, too. It’s been a busy year since ‘Daydreams’ came out, and we love every second!”

Serving up a repertoire of go-for-broke, highenergy, progressive-rock shows, The Mantras seek to fill the space between Umphrey’s McGee and RUSH. The band, comprising guitarist Keith Allen, drummer Justin Loew, keyboard player Justin W. Powell, bassist Brian Tyndall, and percussionist Brent Vaughn, will play a two-night stint at The Whiskey this weekend.

Dirty Dakotas, Black Hellatones The Whiskey 1 S. Front St. 9/19, 8 p.m. • $5

With Steph Hart (vocals, guitar; pictured), Chris Hart (bass, vocals), and their new edition, Will Evans, on drums, the Dirty Dakotas claim their sound as ultra-violent romantic—or indie rock with a hardcore intensity. Hailing from Wilmington, the trio creates original works from everyday inspirations, from their surroundings to their conversations. Seeking neither fame nor fortune, Dirty Dakotas simply make music for the sake of making.

All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages.

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAYS

8PM-10PM &

PINT NIGHT

ALL PINTS $

2.75

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. September 14

Full Dish 8pm-11pm

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 9pm-12mid Fri. September 14

Mud Kicker Sat. September 15

Daniel Parish Fri. September 21

Kennedy Park Sat. September 22

Dangers of Stereo

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. September 21

Rob & Brennan 8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

910.798.9464

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

1423 S. 3rd St. • 763-1607

New Outdoor Patio Seating!

TUE: djBe KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.

1/2 off Wine Botles & $4 Magner’s Irish Cider WED: BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM 8 p.m. $ 4 20 oz. Guinness Pints THUR: TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts FRI: LIVE IRISH MUSIC Inquire for details SAT: JAMES JARVIS Acoustic Jazz Piano 7 p.m.

SAT: djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $ 2 PBR Longnecks SUN: IRISH BRUNCH 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $ 4 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s SUN, SEPT. 2nd: OPEN MIC 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

MONDAY 2.50 Budweiser Draft $ 4 Wells 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

BRAND NEW TERRITORIES: Fronted by a songstress whose influences include vintage-rock poets such as Lennon, McCartney and Simon and Garfunkel, Jessica Long and the New Kind will play Satellite Bar and Lounge on Friday, September 14th. Long is joined by Michael Bare (bass), Calin Nanney (guitar), and Drew Walstrum (drums). Courtesy photo

$

TUESDAY Sky Blue $3.00 $ 4.50 Absolute lemonade 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

WEDNESDAY $ 2.50 Yuengling Draft $ 2.50 Domestic Bottles 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

THURSDAY 3.00 Samuel Adams $ 4.00 Margaritas

$

FRIDAY $ 3 Pint of the Day SATURDAY $ 5 Sangria & Mimosa’s SUNDAY $ 5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s *Drink specials run all day N. Water Street & Walnut Street Downtown Wilmington 910-762-4354

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 OPEN WIRE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

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

KYLE LINDLEY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

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

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

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

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

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

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington,

762-2091

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

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

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

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

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

MARY JO WHITE (FLUTE), ALISA GILLIAM (PIANO); 7:30PM —Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, Randall Dr., UNCW Campus; 962-3415

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

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

DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM)

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.)

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 OPEN WIRE, INTERROBANG —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 JENNY PEARSON —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 CARLA STANLEY (VOCALS, PIANO 7-9PM) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 STONE SOUP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE FEATURING BRENT STIMMEL, DYLAN HOLTON AND MORE (7:30-10PM) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 THE BABY BOOMER BAND (6-9PM) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 ALAN EVANS TRIO —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

—Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

DJ TIME —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 L SHAPE LOT —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 MAKO —Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, Pleasure Island, 458-8434 FULL DISH —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 OVERTYME (ECLECTIC MIX, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

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

DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 632-2241

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

MUD KICKER —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

LUIS PASCHOA —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

DIRTY DAKOTAS, (E)MOTION PICTURE (9PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 LED ZEPPELIN 2 —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JESSICA LONG AND THE NEW KIND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 A RIDERS SKY —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 JARROD HARRIS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500 DJ BATTLE

100 S. FRONT ST. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 251-1832

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

DOUG ALAN WILCOX —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785 SUSAN SAVIA (7PM) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 PORT CITY TRIO (7-9PM) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. PLAN B —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 TOM NOONAN AND JANE HOUSEAL —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 GENE GREGORY —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700 EVAN’S BLUE, STATE YOUR CAUSE —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086

Live Music SEPT 14 GENE GREGORY “VARIOUS ROCK”

SEPT 15 TRASHCAN TACOS “REGGAE ROCK”

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MONDAY $2.50 Bud Light $3 Fat Tire $5 Redbull Vodka TUESDAY $2.50 Yuengling $3.00 Amstel Light $5 Jameson WEDNESDAY “South of the Border Special” $3 Dos Equis • $4 Margaritas $4 shots of Jose BEER THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 NC Draft $3.50 Bell’s Two Hearted $4 Rogue Dead Guy FRIDAY $2.75 Miller Lite $3.25 Stella • $4 Fireballs SATURDAY $2.75 Coors Light $3.25 Sierra Nevada $5 Baby Guinness SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite $3.00 Red Stripe $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s L SHAPE LOT 3 P.M. & CLAY CROTTS 8 P.M. Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

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W h at e cou ld br ? bett e 885 Town Center Drive MAYFAIRE TOWN CENTER (910) 256-1187

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

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas TUESDAY-KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WEDNESDAY $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas THURSDAY $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts FRIDAY-TGIF $3.50 Cosmos $2.00 Domestic Drafts SATURDAY-COLLEGE FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners MONDAY- FRIDAY 1/2 Priced Appetizers from 4-7 pm & 9 pm -close at the bar Free Appetizer of the Day with purchase of a non-refillable beverage from 5-7 at the bar.

4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700

LIVE MUSIC Thursday, 9/13 SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Friday, 9/21 PREDECESSOR with AMERICAN AMERICANS CHAMPION OF THE SUN and TBA Thursday, 9/27 CANNONSONG, JENNIFER LEA LONG, ELLIOTT SMITH, and JO ELLESS Friday, 10/19 DHIM GREAT DRINK SPECIALS FREE GAMES FREE PARKING 516 North 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.538.2939

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MONDAY $3 Sweetwater, $10 Domestic Buckets, $4 Captain, Jack, and Evan Williams, Trivia from Hell @ 7:30 TUESDAY $3 Dos XX Amber, $3.50 Mexican Bottles, $4 Cuervo, 1800, Lunazul, Jim Beam, Jack, and Bacardi $1 Tacos (4pm-close) WEDNESDAY $3 Drafts, 1/2 Price Wine, $5 Martinis, $4 Bombs THURSDAY LIVE Music $2 Bud Lt and Yuengling Draft, $4 Jim, Jack, Jager, and Jameson $5 Bombs, $3.50 Micro Bottles, 1/2 Price Wings (7pm-close) FRIDAY & SATURDAY Midnight-1:30am NO Cover & 1/2 Price Wings SUNDAY $2.50 Bud Lt and Yuengling Drafts, $4 Crown, Jager, Jack, Jameson, Lunazul, Bloody Mary’s, $5 Mimosas DUELING PIANOS Every Friday and Saturday Night @ 9:30 1/2 Price Select Apps M-TH 4pm7pm & Sun 9pm-close

WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES LIVE music on the patio at 4 p.m. every Sunday through fall.

SEPTEMBER 16

MARK ROBERTS SEPTEMBER 23

OVERTYME OCTOBER 7

HEART & SOUL Complete schedule available at BluewaterDining.com/music or fan us on Facebook!

910-256-8500 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. & Sat. 7-10 P.M. Outside on the back deck - weather permitting Mon., 9/3 TBA 6-8:30 Fri., 9/7 MYKEL BARBEE Sat., 9/8 2 CENTS WORTH Fri., 9/ 14 TBA Sat., 9/15 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Fri., 9/21 DAVE MEYER Sat., 9/22 JEREMY NORRIS Fri., 9/28 L SHAPE LOT DUO Sat., 9/29 JOHN FONVIELLE DUO Fri., 10/5 DAVE MEYER Sat., 10/6 2 CENTS WORTH/MARK Fri., 10/12 MYKEL BARBEE Monday is Service Industry Night $3 drafts, $10 domestic buckets, $4 well drinks, and 25% off the deck menu all summer Join us on the deck for cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and grilled items from our a la’ carte menu.

Happy dogs welcomed!

138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-0433

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

Pub & Grille

Wrightsville Beach

Tuesday

$3 Imports ∙ $4 Guinness $1.50 High Life ∙ $3 Bouron

DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 SENECA GUNS —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 DJ — Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) — The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

9.12 WEDNESDAY

karaoke night with dj be!

SAM ADAMS OCTOBERFEST

ASTRONAUTS ANONYMOUS, GHOST TO FALCO, PRETEND SURPRISE — Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

JENNY PEARSON — Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

KARAOKE

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

Fridays

MUST BE THE HOLY GHOST — Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

Saturdays

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

$2 Coors Light • $2.50 Bud Lt Platinum $5 Martinis • $4 Flavored Bombs $2 Miller Lite • $2 Budweiser $4 Rum & Coke • $3 Surfer on Acid

Sundays

$2 Yuenglings • $2 Bud Lights $5 Jager Bomb • $3 Mimosas Free Pool & Shuffleboard after 9 pm 1/2 Off Late Night Menu @ 10 pm

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HOUSE/TECHNO DJ — Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 KARAOKE — Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) — Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

Wrightsville Beach, NC

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS

Every Thursday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Friday, September 14

FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY — Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) — Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241

OVERTYME

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

Saturday, September 15

BRENT STIMMEL DUO — Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

36 Drafts

9.15 SATURDAY

ALL $250

FRED FLYNN

All day long

Friday, September 21

DANIEL PARISH — Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

LYNN & THE WAVE

FRED FLYNN (ACOUSTIC MIX, 7-10PM) — Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

machine gun

ECLECTIC MIX

ACOUSTIC MIX

ACOUSTIC MIX

Saturday, September 22

Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

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

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TRASHCAN TACOS — Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 7630141

Thursdays

Ping Pong Tourney

9.14 FRIDAY

live music with

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

FAMILY SANCHEZ — Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Every Tuesday

seneca guns

LOOSEWHEEL BLUEGRASS JAM (7-9PM) — Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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

9.13 THURSDAY

trivia night

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

Wednesdays

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

NOW ON TAP

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

MIKE O’DONNELL DANCE

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

HIP HOP IN THE PARK — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

TRIBAL SEEDS, BALLYHOO!, MATT IRIE — Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KARAOKE — Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) — Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ BATTLE — Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 MARK ROBERTS — Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996

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

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

OVERTYME — Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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

KARAOKE KONG — Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 TRAVIS SHALLOW — Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND — Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 DJ TIMBO — Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 CHRIS LUTHER (JAZZ) — Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) — Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ JAY — Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE — Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 THE MANTRAS — The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

LOWTECH ARMY — Last Resort, 600 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-1128

STEPHANIE NAKASIAN (JAZZ) — Frank H. Kenan Chapel, Landfall; 510 Arboretum Dr., 256-9578

DIRTY DAKOTAS, (E)MOTION PICTURE (9PM) — Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

SOUTHERN TROUBLE (4-8PM) — Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

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SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 3-4:15PM) — Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; W 341-0001 — R KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 OPEN MIC AND COMICS JAM —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

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KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 9/15: Ginuwine, Da Brat, Naughty by Nature 9/16: Ben Folds Five THE TRIFECTA COMPLETED: Presented by Progressive Music Group, the Alan Evans Trio will play Soapbox Laundro-Lounge on Thursday, September 13th. Evans (center) is best known as the co-writer, founder and drummer for Soulive, but this trinity is his latest project. The group unveils hard and dark, funky rhythms combined with emotional blues solos. Doors for this show will open at 8:30 p.m. Courtesy photo

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

(SPANISH/NUEVO FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE) —Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, Randall Dr., UNCW Campus; 962-3415

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

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

DYLAN HOLTON —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

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

“IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 SUPER JAM OPEN MIC WITH JONNY REINERTH —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 ED STEPHENSON AND THE PACO BAND

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BLACK HELLATONES, DIRTY DAKOTAS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., N. CHARLESTON, SC (843) 529-5000 9/19: Ben Folds Five

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 9/16: Charlie Daniels Band, Little River Band DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 9/19: Al Green ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWY. 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-1111 9/15: Wynonna and the Big Noise LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 9/12: Datsik, Delta Heavy, Bare Noise, AFK 9/13: Midnite Reggae Band, Warrior King 9/15: Lynch Mob, Mostley Crue, Widow 9/18: Dopapod 9/19: Saint Vitus, Weedeater, Sourvein THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 9/12: Big K.R.I.T., Slim Thug 9/13: Galactic, Moon Hooch MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 9/14: George Tisdale Band 9/15: Why?, Doseone, Serengeti 9/16: Somebody’s Darling, Barleycorn and Rye

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 9/12: Kelly Clarkson, The Fray 9/14: Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Scotty McCreery 9/15: Mary J. Blige 9/16: The Offspring, Garbage, Flogging Molly, Coheed and Cambria, Switchfoot, Our Lady Peace, Anberlin, Eve 6 AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/13: Kelen Heler, Annabell Leigh, Cult of Dionysis 9/14: The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute) 9/19: Circa Survive, Touche Amore, O’ Brother CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/12: Supersuckers, Michael Rank and Stag, Pussy Mountain 9/13: Big K.R.I.T., Slim Thug 9/14: Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra 9/15: The Feelies 9/18: The Adicts, The Bastages 9/19: Tycho, The Album Leaf THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 9/14: Datsik, Delta Heavy, Bare Noise, AFK 9/19: Passion Pit, Pacific Air, The Neighbourhood THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 9/12: Triangle Jazz Orchestra

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hasn’t exactly been an easy task. In the old days, it seemed almost too easy to find a strapping young actor of marginal talent, slap a gun in their hand, and, bam! (quite literally), an action hero was born. Maybe it was an Austrian bodybuilder or a Belgian dancer. Sometimes it was even an out-ofshape middle-aged man who could barely act yet could do a convincing roundhouse kick.

My point is, cinematic action heroes rarely required any sense of legitimacy. This has been proven in spades recently by “The Expendables 2.” The modern action hero is a humorless sod, and the movies suffer for it.

Newcomer Henry Cavill (“Immortals”) is of interest mainly because he’s been cast as the new Superman in 2013’s “Man of Steel.” He’s a finely chiseled specimen, like a United Colors of Benetton model with a Tom Wopat smile and the steely blue eyes of a young David Soul. Those references might be a little bit dated. Let me try that in modern speak: like an American Apparel model with a Channing Tatum smile and the steely blue eyes of a young Ryan Gosling.

The plot follows Will Shaw (Cavill), a young man whose life is not exactly ideal.

His company is bankrupt, and his professional career is circling the drain. He goes on holiday to spend some time with his family aboard a yacht sailing around Spain. One day he goes for a swim into town. When he comes back to the boat, his family is gone and a series of conspiracies begin to unravel. Will learns his father is actually a CIA agent and his family has been kidnapped. He has to try and retrieve a briefcase, which he can use to negotiate his family’s release. The whole film pulls a lot from the international espionage playbook; none of it feels terribly original.

The film presents an interesting cinematic dichotomy. Henry Cavill represents the future action icon. His father is played

by Bruce Willis, who is very much the model of the classic action star of yesteryear. When they’re on camera together it’s painfully obvious which one has the acting

UNWELCOMING FLICK: Bruce Willis is the only saving light in the latest Henry Cavill action movie, “The Cold Light of Day.” Courtesy photos

chops and which one has a hard time being anything other than semi-convincing eye candy. Even phoning it in, Bruce Willis manages more character and charisma onscreen than Cavill. I suppose that’s a danger when you cast someone so iconic in the patriarchal role. It requires an actor who can bring the same kind of energy and/or charisma. Clearly Cavill isn’t up to the task. He can brood with the best of them and brings a limited amount of intensity to the role, but I never really bought into his character.

His role in the “The Cold Light of Day” is the kind of thankless protagonist that chokes out less-experienced actors. He’s a guy in the wrong place at the wrong time, desperate to find answers in order to save his family. This description is apt for so many action films. It requires the actor to bring something extra to the role.

You could take the original “Die Hard” as a prime example. The role of John McClane is a pretty cut-and-dry part: a cop who falls face-first into a bad situation, mans up, and saves the day. Thankfully, Bruce Willis brought some swagger to the role. Cavill, along with most modern action heroes, lack badassery—almost to a depressing degree.

But we’re living in a day and age where

Matt Damon and the Bourne franchise has set the tone for action thrillers. And “The Cold Light of Day” walks us through these humorless paces one plodding scene at a time. There are shoot-outs, assassinations and car chases, but they’re stitched together with so little care that they are ultimately meaningless. International intrigue and action has never felt so damn recycled. The whole enterprise seems like an attempt to recapture the kind of energy harnessed by movies like “Taken.” A fish out of water has to unleash a few cans of whoop-ass on foreign soil to save his family. The entire production has a “produced by Luc Besson” feel, but Besson would never allow a humorless romp like this one. “The Cold Light of Day” is every bit as unwelcome as the title suggests.

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Cinematique • Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. 7:30 p.m. $8 • Monday through Wednesday 9/12: “Farewell, My Queen” brilliantly captures the passions, debauchery, occasional glimpses of nobility and ultimately the chaos that engulfed the court of Marie Antoinette in the final days before the full-scale outbreak of the Revolution. Based on the best-selling novel by Chantal Thomas, the film stars Léa Seydoux as one of Marie’s ladies-in-waiting, seemingly an innocent but quietly working her way into her mistress’s special favors, until history tosses her fate onto a decidedly different path. (Rated R, 1 hr. 40 min.)

9/17-19: In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a 6-year-old girl exists on the brink

of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions in “The Beasts of the Southern Wild” (pictured).

Mini Docutime Film Festival UNCW King Hall Auditorium Sat., 4 p.m. Free to students or GA $10 www.etix.com or Sharkey’s Box Office, Fisher Student Center 9/15: Third annual [Mini] DocuTime Film Festival will bring two acclaimed documentary shorts, “Night Mail”, “Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe”, and one feature, “Brooklyn Bridge”, by pioneer 20th century filmmakers Basil Wright, Harry Watt, Mel Blank, and Ken Burns, to the big screen in Wilmington.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Parking at the Fisher Student Center Lot off Hamilton Drive.

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily.

Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie.

Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

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Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch

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Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

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

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

JAX 5TH AVE. DELI AND ALE HOUSE

“A gourmet sports saloon” best describes Jax. Family-owned and operated, Jax has been a local favorite for over 25 years in Orlando Florida. They offer the best ingredients and have teamed with Grea Harvest Bread to take “deli” to a whole new level. Jax serves ove 20 NY-style stacked sandwiches and fresh pita pizzas, huge salads wraps, along with over 200 bottled beers, 24 drafts, wine and a ful bar of spirits. They feature wall-to-wall TVs for any sports event Bringing local flair to their establishment, all tables and their bar are custom-built from old growth wood excavated from the Cape Fea River. A “flank” off the NC Battleship greets customers as they en ter the ‘50s silver diner at 5046 New Centre Drive. But, let’s make one thing clear: This isn’t a diner! 910-859-7374.

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

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

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intra coastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American res taurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasa gna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private even space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood.

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place!

Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports.

We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

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

Summer 2 ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com e

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, dcolorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside o,boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with atweekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. erDon’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu s,for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 ullp.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only t.dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or eenjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why arsatisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the n-Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052. e■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s aand enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food s-warms the heart and generous drink lift the spirit. Be y.sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” a-number one with critics and of course our customers. e.One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also hserve a full selection of other delicious entrees includn.ing seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortntment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), eand salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week

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

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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

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

K’S CAFE

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entreeand-two side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread.

K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week.

A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

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

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

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open every day at 5 p.m.

Memorial Day - Labor Day. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70’s menu every Tues.; Special prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and

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

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 2561421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350.

Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

TAMASHII SUSHI AND SPOONS

The area’s first sustainably-sourced Sushi and Asian Fusion restaurant features sushi and tasting spoons which offer portions of poke, tartare, and ceviche styles from around the world. Our chef uses locally sourced and linecaught offerings of only the highest quality to create a fresh flavor like no other. Come sample his traditional sushi, as well as signature fusion rolls like the Aloha Roll, made with tempura shrimp, toasted coconut, crispy bacon, charred pineapple and macadamia nut brittle. Our contemporary atmosphere also showcases dishes from our full kitchen such as Miso-Mustard Sterling Silver Pork and small plate offerings. Try a Wasabi or Thai Basil martini or a wine, craft beer, or sake from our unique full-bar list. Tuesdays you can get a half-carafe for the price of a glass! We are located at 4039 Masonboro Loop Road, suite 1A at the junction of Navajo Road in Masonboro Commons. Open from 4:30 to 10:00 Monday through Thursday, and until 11:00 on Friday and Saturday. Just drop in or call 910-703-SAKE for a reservation.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

THAI SPICE

SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at

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

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

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-

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■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

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Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads.

They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

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

IRISH THE HARP

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.

– 10 p.m.

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

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

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.elizabethspizzawilmington.com.

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

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

Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or coming soon Pizzetta’s II, 1144 Cutler’s Crossing, Leland (in Brunswick Forest next to Lowe’s).

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Re-

public and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

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ORGANIC

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

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

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

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

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

brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

SPORTS BAR

HIERONYMUS

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

LOVEY’S MARKET

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

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill.

The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ ■ ■ ■

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish.

For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

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

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

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

Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the

mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup.

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

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

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports?

Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos Thurs., Fri., and

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

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget. There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle-rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2.a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN

Day n o i t a i c e Wife Appr $80 PER COUPLE

Includes roses and chocolate covered strawberries

FIRST COURSE

Your choice of any of our creamy cheese fondues

SECOND COURSE

Your choice of any of our crisp gourmet salads

THIRD COURSE

Enjoy a plate of Filet Mignon, Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki Steak, and Wild Mushroom Sacchetti.

All served with our fresh vegetable medley and home made dipping sauces.

CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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Fund-raiser for outreach and educational programs dishes out exotic flavors

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with rearing an active, engaging youth lies against the age-old quagmire of peer pressure and the advent of technology, i.e. video games, social media and virtual realities. Good old-fashioned fishing at the nearby creek is starting to sound as nostalgic as s’mores around a campfire. Cape Fear Wildlife Foundation hopes to correct this anomaly.

Focused on encouraging men, women and children to take pride and excitement in enjoying the great outdoors—including its many sports like hunting and fishing—the foundation works toward heightening public awareness of our natural resources and encouraging conservation. Born from the popular Cape Fear Wildlife Expo, which started in 2009 and is held annually downtown in the spring, the foundation especially remains dedicated to ensure kids have a means to engage and learn about all outdoor activities and even careers within its realm.

“We want to expand educational seminars at the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo and also help with other events in the planning stages, such as a women’s fishing tournament, archery lessons for kids and a field trip which teaches

by Shea Carver e Foundation Cape Fear Wildlif t Seafood Banque Wild Game and 10 p.m.

9/15, 6 p.m. 5 Tickets: $50-$7 ence and Coastline Confer 501 Nutt St. Event Center • 910-795-0292 about the outdoors,” founder WC Lanier, says. Lanier would like to see an inshore kayak fishing school and bass tournament come to fruition as well. “We will be partnering with other conservation groups, too,” he remarks.

With a focus on environmental science, social studies and creative writing, the expo set the bar to form the foundation. Now, Lanier and his staff of vendors and volunteers can reach out in multiple ways and raise money to ensure future generations continue to benefit.

“My passion for the foundation grew as a result of the excitement we received from the kids and parents at the seminars we had at the expo,” Lanier explains. While the expo hails numerous vendors, from the exotic (wild

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IT’S A WILD LIFE: School kids attend the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo last spring. The Cape Fear Wildlife Foundation raises funds to offer educational and environmental outreach programs to kids and continues its fund-raising efforts with its Cape Fear Game and Seafood Banquet. Courtesy photo

bird calls, live animals), to the literary (sportsman and wildlife author signings), to the artistic (wildlife and decoy art) to education, come September 15th, a different approach will reach out into the Cape Fear Foundation’s growth. Palates will be tantalized as chefs from near and far join in on the nonprofit’s first fund-raiser, the Cape Fear Wild Game and Seafood Banquet. Here, participants will cook up off-beaten flavor profiles for the masses.

“So far we have BBQ mullet, alligator jambalaya, rattlesnake chili, grilled duck and goose, venison meat balls, wild boar BBQ, Hoppin’ John, a low-country boil, vegetables and rabbit,” Lanier notes. “Plus, food will be coming from Atlantic Seafood, 301 Deer and Wild Hog Processing, and local hunters and fishermen will bring deer sausage and bratwurst.”

Adventurous palates will be able to flex their tongue muscles on savory items not normally offered at restaurants. For newbies looking to ease their way into the many flavors, Lanier says, with a wink and a grin, “People who are apprehensive can just keep in mind: It tastes like chicken.”

Robin Rhea of Slather Brand Foods will be in attendance from Charleston S.C., with her famed shrimp and grits, which include pimiento cheese and Spicy Slatherin’ Sauce. “This

dish reflects both my deep Southern and coastal heritage and is one that we love sharing with others,” Rhea says. “The rich grits with the pimento cheese is topped with delicious sweet shrimp that have been slathered in sauce that caramelizes and provides a flavor profile of sweet heat.”

Also joining will be Wilmington chefs Mike McMillon and Devane Smart, along with Darlington, S.C.’s Harold Kelly and Greenville, S.C.’s Kyle Boger. Wine will be paired with the courses thanks to Windham Distributing. Culinarians will be offered everything from Rioja (with alligator jumbalaya) to Garnacha (with rattlesnake chili) to Sauvignon Blanc (with shrimp and grits), among six other varieties.

Raffles, along with live and silent auctions, will take place at the banquet. Items include hunting, fishing and camping prizes, along with paintings and a variety of cooking items.

“Lanier’s commitment and focus on providing educational opportunites for youth are inspirational,” Rhea says. “As a former educator this is something that gives me great pleasure to be involved in.”

“It is important to teach them about the outdoors,” Lanier responds simply. “They are less likely to get in trouble if we can keep them active.”

Admission costs are $50 for adults or $75 for a couple; corporate tables of eight are available for $500 (open bar included). The event will take place September 15th at the Coastline Convention Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by e-mailing wc@capefearwildlifeexpo.com or calling 910795-0292 or 843-902-6532.

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Cameo 1900 offers new flavors every season

by Rosa Bianca Cameo 1900 Rd 1900 Eastwood (910) 509-2026 .com www.cameo1900 t of talent is lo A Bottom line: ’s in Cameo 1900 squirreled away n. te of to taste it— kitchen; be sure

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Their seasonal menus have appealed to me thanks to eclectic ingredients and international flair. They’ve been known to bring in items that often aren’t found on other menus across town. Last winter, they served kangaroo; this summer, ostrich. In fact, it was the latter which beckoned me to Cameo’s doorstep last week.

Upon arrival, we took seats at the bar as a friendly bartender, decked out in black with a grey vest and sharply knotted tie, brought us some beers. I loved the style and classic form, even if it did border on ironic-hipster chic. The dim lighting belies Cameo 1900’s roots as a nightclub. I wouldn’t dare call Chef Kirsten Mitchell’s kitchen secondary, but the layout and lighting suggests the room is designed for late-night revelers first and diners second. Diners, however, are in for a treat.

A delight for any epicure to read, the tapas-style menu covers a wide range of proteins (vegetarian fare is well-represented, too) and a number of international cooking styles. We sampled four dishes, chosen somewhat randomly and based on our own tastes of the evening. The kitchen impressed with its alacrity in preparation.

Service proved helpful and efficient. Point blank: The good folks at Cameo 1900 do a helluva job feeding diners.

I opened with classic Southern fare: brown sugar and bourbon-glazed baby-back ribs, decked out with shoe-string sweet potatoes and corn chow-chow. The tender pork slid off the bone so effortlessly I opted to go straight to a fork after the first bite.

The smoky flavor of the whiskey counterbalanced the rich sweetness of the brown sugar, giving the ribs a beautiful and robust flavor. I found the acidity of the corn a little off-putting, as it clashed ever so slightly with the glaze, but nothing was going to ruin this experience for me. Cameo 1900 may well have the best ribs in town, even if served only five at time.

I love ostrich and wish more restaurants offered it regularly. Unfortunately, I’m not convinced pot stickers were the best way to

DECADENT TRIO: Honey-glazed salmon, green chile and andouille mac and cheese and ostrich pot stickers from Cameo 1900’s summer menu. Their fall menu is revealed Sept. 17th. Photo by Sue Cothran

show off the lean, flavorful red flesh. While seasoned beautifully and fried inside a tasty wonton, it was as if the meat could have come from almost any animal. The pot stickers didn’t show off the centerpiece’s flavor as I had hoped. However, Mitchell’s take makes a perfect entry for newcomers who wish to try ostrich—training wheels and all.

As our honey-glazed salmon with chipotle and jalapeño arrived, much was forgiven.

Though normally not enamored by jalapeño, I adore the sweetened spice of chipotle.

The honey cut both perfectly, and gave each spicing agent a chance to shine on the palate without one diminishing the other. Also, the honey—used with remarkable restraint— tied everything together.

The salmon itself came cooked to a perfect medium rare; it reminded me again how much talent Cameo 1900 has squirreled away in its kitchen. Overcooked fish is an epidemic in this town, and I beg my readers to reward those kitchens which don’t succumb to the folly of drying out their favorite seafood.

We ended our evening with a signature dish: 1900 Mac and Cheese. Made with three cheeses, andouille sausage and green chiles, our bartender minced no words in describing the pasta as a crowd and staff favorite. He also stagewhispered that Chef Mitchell kept most of her recipes close to the vest, and he couldn’t reveal which three cheeses made the dish so rich. In keeping with that spirit, I’ll forego conjecture on what she uses.

I certainly understood why the dish developed a following. Once again, the kitchen held back on the spice. The green chiles and andouille sausage, while easily recognizable, detract nothing from the creamy blend of cheeses. As a matter of opinion, I loathe the trend of topping mac and cheese with gritty bread crumbs, which add nothing to flavor and feel like sand in the mouth. I’m always thrilled when a chef eschews them.

Sometimes the best thing in a dish is what isn’t there.

My only complaint about the 1900 Mac and Cheese was its overly creamy texture.

The dish, while immediately delicious, had a runny quality that didn’t appeal to me. Luckily, as this was our last offering of the evening, I had some to take-home for reheating. A night in the fridge and a little time in the oven gave the macaroni all the flavor with a firmer texture that made me very happy.

I enjoyed my visit to Cameo 1900—honestly, a lot. Still, I built up the experience in my mind a bit too much beforehand. Somehow this good dining experience wasn’t as epic as I’d imagined. I wanted to love it; I wanted this review to be a love letter. Alas, love comes with as many ups as it does downs, and in the end, that’s what makes it worthy of sticking out and seeing through. On September 17th Cameo 1900 will reveal its autumn menu; make no mistake, I will be there to attempt another letter in her honor.

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First

Bone Marrow, & Baguette

$10 ea.

-Roasted beef bones, parsley butter, baguette and seasalt

Nurungji & Tofu -Crunchy scorched rice (aka nurungji), house mixed greens, ginger-miso-tofu dressing

Pork Belly & Greens -Crispy pork belly and Southern collards

Second

Rabbit & Eggs

$16 ea.

-Confit rabbit leg, celery root purée, softboiled quail eggs, vegetables

Black Chicken & Wolfberries -Stewed black chicken, wolfberries, ginger, red date broth

Eel & Soba -Smoked BBQ eel, spicy kimchi, vegetables, warm soba noodles (vegetarian opt. available)

Third

Mushroom & Sweet Onion

$8 ea.

-Warm mushroom and caramelized onion tartan

Sorbet & Lemon Cake -Homemade green melon-vodka sorbet over lemon cake and candied culantro

Choose a la carte or

Prix-fixe: $30/person one from every course

Sunday, Sept. 16th 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Reservations recommended: 910-274-2012 First-come, first-serve; limited menu.

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hen a tiny infant enters the world

by way of a cold hospital room, its parents are riddled with the usuals: “It’s a boy!”, “It’s a girl!” Of course, they’ve always been lectured to count all fingers and toes—are there exactly 10?

Usually, as far as the eye can see, their sweet, yawning cherub is perfection personified. Surely, as he nestles into his mother’s shoulder for the very first time, he is flawless.

It’s hard to consider that something so lovely could possess any debility. Yet when a nurse frigidly enters the room and says, “Your child failed his infant hearing exam,” only to swiftly turn around and walk out, a parent’s deep sorrow and confusion sets in.

“When our first son, Talon, was born, we were so excited,” Janine Ferguson of Nags Head, NC, describes. “He was absolutely beautiful. The doctors did all the tests, and Talon did great on all but one: the hearing screening test. At the time I had no idea they even did a test like this. I remember being so upset; I am not sure who exactly the lady was who discussed the next steps with me, but I remember that I was by myself. I couldn’t even comprehend anything she was telling me. My husband had gone home and was on his way back. I remember calling him, crying and telling him that our little boy might not be able to hear. I truly believed Talon would never talk or never hear me tell him I loved him.”

For so many families, that is the process. Realization sets in that a loss of hearing means a child cannot listen to its mother’s voice. Then the pain strikes a harder blow as they learn the child likely will not be able to speak himself.

“You have images of having this little baby, and then all of a sudden finding out she won’t be able to hear; it was just rough,” Jennifer Cook of Maple Hill, NC, shares. “The first thing you deal with is she’s not going to be able to hear you say I love you. Then as you go

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on, the experts tell you it’s going to delay her speaking, too. Motor skills could be delayed; there’s so much that can happen.”

The Cooks felt as if they had nowhere to turn when they were told their daughter Kaitlyn, now 22 months old, might not be able to hear. At first, they weren’t even guaranteed she had a problem.

“The day we were about to leave, they said, ‘Oh, we still have to do this one test. We tried it yesterday, but the machines didn’t work, so we’re going to try it again,’” Mrs. Cook recalls. “They kept her all day and had us really worried. They repeatedly tried and she continued to fail. They still told us they thought it was the equipment.”

Medical staff sent the Cook family home just for the night and had them return the next day for more tests. When Kaitlyn again did not pass, the family was referred to a specialist, but doctors still urged it may have been the equipment. “Not only are you getting bad news, but you’re not really sure if you are getting bad news,” Mrs. Cook says.

In November the Cooks attended a retreat hosted by The CARE Project (TCP). The non-profit organization seeks to help families deal with the grieving process that comes with hearing loss, as well as advocates for better emotional understanding and technological advances within the professional community. Retreats and other workshops provide therapy and education.

“One of the things we found out—and literally everybody in the room said the same thing—was that’s how all of their journeys were: no definitive answers.”

The families were able to laugh off their shared stories of incomplete information in southeastern NC hospitals, but they still recognized an issue within the local healthcare community. Chapel Hill is better suited to deal with infant hearing loss than New Hanover County; thus many families are sent to the city for specialized care.

“That’s one of the ways TCP is so phenomenal, because not only do you share your stories with other people, but we went back and told our pediatrician so that hopefully other families don’t have that issue,” Mrs. Cook explains.

The project was founded about three years ago by local audiologist Dr. Johnnie Sexton. Born in the mid1950s, Dr. Sexton grew up near a family with a deaf child. At the time there was no federal mandate to provide services for children who had any educational challenge, so at age 6 the boy was sent away to the state’s only school for the deaf.

“He did not grow up in our small town, but it made us all very aware of what challenges both he and his family faced,” Dr. Sexton affirms. “Having this awareness early on really motivated me to work on access to services in all areas of the state, particularly in southeastern NC.” Dr. Sexton’s work has resulted in great strides for the deaf community. Hearing aids are now covered by insurance, and in 1999 they were able to mandate through state law that all babies be tested for hearing at birth. The requirement results in much earlier detection of hearing problems but more pronounced parent reactions. As Dr. Sexton explains, over 90 percent of parents who have children with a hearing disability are of themselves normal hearing.

“While they love their newborn as much as anyone would, receiving the unexpected news initiates an emotional journey and grief process,” he says. “I found myself encountering more parents with stories of how they were feeling and how much it didn’t seem to matter to those who were providing services.”

Of course, not all medical professionals are indifferent, but Dr. Sexton realized there is a tendency for staff to come across as cold and uncaring when parents begin to cry or express emotion. “What I found is that many of us are uncomfortable and untrained in the

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means we help keep game day sacred, free from distractions, responsibilities, honey-do lists and office politics. We get how important it is to watch the game at a sports bar, with actual sports fans. We offer a place that has EVERY game, plenty of sharables, beer for all, and hot, fresh wings at the ready.

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case, of hearing milestones. Celebratemotional counseling needs of parents,” he ing things like walking with Ella was reasons. “This observation provided the mocommonplace, whereas response in tivation to try to bring comfort to parents and therapy with Tanner was something knowledge and training to those who provide no one else they knew faced. “You services to those families.” always hope they have a chance to Last year truly got the ball rolling for TCP. hear,” Mrs. Hosley says. “You’re alDr. Sexton and his partner, artist Xris Kessler, ways still hoping.” collaborated with area film folks to create a No program like TCP was in place documentary showcasing the experiences while they were raising the twins. And and despair—yet unrelenting faith—of famithen they had Luci and learned that lies across the region. Titled “Resilience,” the she, too, would be hard of hearing, and movie was unveiled at a world premiere gala the cycle would start again. Mark and with 485 people in attendance­ —a sold-out Robin felt they had to exhibit personal show. With sponsors to cover the cost of the strength to uplift their family regardevent, ticket sales and donations raised apless of what they were feeling inside. proximately $18,000.

“It’s stressful, of course,” Mrs. Hosley This year, Dr. Sexton’s goal is to double notes. “It takes a village and a support that amount at the second gala. Most funding sources say TCP is too young to go for team. It puts strain on your marriage, grants. Needs are fulfilled by what money is because it puts a lot of attention on brought in through the annual fund-raiser and him and her for hearing; then we have speaking fees—sometimes subsidized by to make sure we don’t take attention Dr. Sexton’s audiology practice when necesaway from Ella.” sary. Aside from public presentations around The things that caused pain were the nation and workshops held close by, and shoved away like skeletons in a closresources made available to children in local et—the Hosley parents didn’t have time hospitals as soon as they fail their hearing to deal with the grief or hurt. From the screening, TCP’s largest expense is the hosttime the twins were born and a nurse ing of family retreats. Yet it’s also the expense came to coldly deliver unwelcome with the greatest results. news, the struggles continued through “The rewards for families and professionmonthly testing, wherein little probes were als are absolutely amazing and plentiful,” Dr. placed on their sleeping baby to register his Sexton assures. “The retreats provide a clear reactions. As Tanner grew, they were conand purposeful method for families to not only stantly answering questions such as, “When deal with their own grief experiences but to will I get to stop wearing my hearing aids?” network with other families who are going It was a learning process in which the family through a similar journey to reach out and prowas mostly alone. vide comfort to each other.”

Luckily, they had one key connection.

Ten years ago, Robin Hosley gave birth to Robin’s stepmother, Wylene McDonald, was twins Ella and Tanner. She and her husband, friends with Dr. Sexton at ECU. When he Mark, like most, expected healthy babies, but was filming “Resilience,” he reached out to their son was diagnosed with hearing loss.

McDonald for a three-generation interview.

“We hoped it was fluid or wax; unfortu“I don’t think that Robin and Mark had renately it was not,” Mrs. Hosley remembers. ally grieved at that point,” she remembers.

“So that started it all: learning about hearing “They’d tried to be strong for each other— loss and being overwhelmed. At the time, and they were really able to say, ‘This is how of course, we had Ella—so, there were two it impacted us.’” babies still going through “A lot of parents with development as any baby “She’s going to grow kids that are older think, would. Just Tanner started up now, literally because We’re done, we’re already wearing hearing aids when past that ‘questions’ stage, of The CARE Project, he was 7 months old.” and they’re moving on,” They faced simple yet Mr. Hosley explains. “But around other frustrating problems, like hearing-impaired kids. I want to help as many new how to keep the hearing parents through TCP as I aids on a constantly stir- She won’t be any different. can, because I remember ring baby. From sunglass I think that’s a real gift.” how lost we were.” clips to special hats to velLikewise, the Fergu—Jennifer Cook cro, they tried everything. sons saw TCP as an But he began to tell they were benefiting him opportunity to unleash their negative emoat a very early age. Responding well, Tanner tions and embrace the positivity of hope. impressed his parents with speech therapy Both Talon and their second son, Dylan, progress. have profound hearing loss. They also both “It just took extra work,” Mr. Hosley says. have cochlear implants, which are surgically “It was foreign to us. And you keep getimplanted electronic devices with a microting advice—good advice, bad advice—but phone, transmitter, receiver, electrode array, you’re lost and you’re just trying to figure and speech processor. They are sometimes out, ‘How are we going to get our kids to referred to as the “bionic ear” and do have that next milestone?’” a visible, external portion—which is the bigThe Hosleys began to think, in Tanner’s gest worry for many children.

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“TCP came into our lives I think at the best time possible,” Mrs. Ferguson recounts.

“We were waiting for Dylan to get his surgery. Tom and I did everything we needed for the boys but were forgetting about ourselves.

We had talked and cried a lot when Talon was diagnosed, but with Dylan we just ‘did.’ We went through all the motions but never really talked about how we were. I remember the first seminar; Tom just opened up. He got to hear other dads and was able to share his story and feelings.”

Talon is 3 and a half and has caught up to his peers with comprehension and language, and he goes to preschool with normal-hearing children. Dylan is just starting to talk, with a repertoire of about 45 to 50 words. “The boys truly live a completely normal life,” Mrs. Ferguson shares. “We are so lucky for technology. Tom and I are both advocates for our boys; we know that they need us telling people about them and their cochlear implants.

TCP is an amazing example of advocacy. They are making so many people aware of hearing loss and all the details that go along with it.

They are a group I know we can turn to when we need help or have any questions. I am excited for the future of TCP—only good things can come from such a wonderful group.”

Kaitlyn Cook also has a cochlear implant, which she received on June 14th. “The cochlear, is like a snail shell inside, and it’s like the shell didn’t completely form its full rotations,” Mr. Cook explains. “[Since getting the implant], it’s been night and day. It’s like a light went on for her; she’s starting to understand

the importance of verbal communication.”

“All of a sudden she realizes that if she says something, we’ll understand it and do it or give her something” Mrs. Cook tells. “It’s been shocking—she picks up several words a week. Usually it makes us cry, every time. I’m really looking forward to the fact that by the time she’s school-age, they expect her to be caught up to other kids.

I think if she was isolated and felt like she was the only one, that she might be different—but she’s not.

She’s going to grow up now, literally because of TCP, around other hearing-impaired kids. Even though she’ll have the cochlear implant, she won’t be any different. I think that’s a real gift to her.”

The Hosley children, like any other family, joke and play incessantly.

It’s difficult to look past their bright smiles and strong personalities to notice something as trivial as hearing aids. Though Tanner and Luci don’t get picked on at school, thankfully—having to answer just a few questions about what their hearing aid does— their parents hope that eventually hearing aids and cochlear implants will be looked upon as simply as glasses and braces.

“Regardless of hearing loss, we’ve raised our children to know they can be anything they want to be when they grow up,” Mrs. Hosley affirms. “They’re not infants; we’re not starting where a lot of these families are with TCP. I see there is a light at the end. I think our kids are all very smart. They have each other through the end of the day, and they’re comfortable in their own skin. They’ll be fine.”

“I know that because of TCP and the support, my two grandchildren will be able to live up to their full potential, whatever it is they choose to be,” McDonald declares. “That’s what I want for people who think they don’t have these resources, because we know what it feels like for them to say your child or grandchild can’t hear. Tanner and Luci will not be held back by this in any shape or form, and I just want to know that the little kid down the street, that his parents have these resources as well. It’s hope for their future—it is a big hope.”

The second annual CARE Project Extravaganza, Celebrating the Art of Hearing, will take place at the Cameron Art Museum on Saturday, September 15th at 6 p.m. Art, food and live music by the Tigger Clarkson Band will be enjoyed, and the CARE Project Award for Resiliance and the CARE Project Humanitarian Award will be given. A silent auction will offer such luxuries as a week’s stay in a Bald Head Island home or a trip to the BMW Racing School in South Carolina, all to help raise funds for the nonprofit. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 910-383-9331.

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Chapter 19: Work Ethic Part 2

I

walked into jim’s trailer and

could hear him talking. The fact that no one else was there hardly mattered.

“You work and you work, and all it comes down to is who has the bigger dick,” he said, against the sound of things crashing about the trailer. “I don’t need this. I don’t need any of it.”

“Jim,” I said softly, trying to use my most reasonable tone. “You doing all right?”

“Do I look like I’m doing all right?” he asked as he walked into view.

It was a loaded question. There he stood buck-naked, drenched in a layer of sweat. He was short of breath, and the pupils of his eyes had shrunk to pin points. In his left hand was a crack pipe; in the right, a half-empty bottle of vodka. And, yes, it was half-empty. Optimism had long left this set.

“What can I do to make this better?” I asked, desperate to find a resolution.

“You can walk out there, grab a hammer, and take it to Julian’s fucking skull until it‘s covered in brains.”

That was one option.

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ntributor, Fact or Fiction co thly in encore published bi-mon “I’m done,” he said before taking a long swig from the bottle. “Get a car, get me to the airport. I’m fucking done with this worthless pieceof-shit film.”

His tone was changing. Underneath that anger was a very unhappy man. He didn’t want to be here. He wasn’t working because he wanted to. There was no other choice, and that infinite sadness manifested itself in so many ugly ways.

“I don’t want to do this anymore…” he said before breaking down into tears.

It would have mattered to no one if this film crashed and burned. Hell, it would have been a mercy killing. This film deserved to die; yet, all I could do was think about holding it together. Doing what I was brought here to do: Finish the job.

“I’m going to get a car,” I said, still hatching schemes to keep this monstrosity going

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another day. “Take a minute. Get dressed.

Have a drink. It‘s going to be all right” He nodded in agreement. The goal is pacification. Tell him what he wants to hear.

He’ll finish that bottle of vodka, take that hit of crack, and in an hour he won’t remember any of it. Then I could take him in that place between catatonia and madness, and get another few hours of usable footage. Hell or high water, this film was going to get finished. We had gone the “hell” route.

I stepped outside the trailer and lit a cigarette. This was the only type of sanity I achieved during this production, tiny spaces between the breakdowns. My phone rang.

“Hello?”

“It’s Mom.” I hadn’t spoken to my mother in a month.

No doubt she had read some horrific article about intestinal parasites or the dangers of night driving and just had to share it. At this point, I relished the opportunity for some predictable pessimism.

“How you doing, Mom?” “I‘m sorry to bother you,” she said, searching for the words. “I know how busy you are. I don’t know how to say this…”

“Don’t worry about how to say it, Mom,” I said. “Just say it.”

“Your father’s dead,” she replied. “It was very sudden. It was his heart. They say he didn’t feel any pain.”

Everything went silent, like someone had stuffed cotton in my ears. There was a lot of bass, very little treble.

“The service is on Friday. Your Aunt Becky

is helping make the preparations.”

Just then the production manager rounded the corner.

“We need Jim back on set,” she said.

“Do you think you can make that happen?”

There will be times when you think you’ve hit the bottom. Sometimes you will be shocked by your resiliency. Other times, surprised by the additional depths you never knew existed. And sometimes you will disappoint yourself with your choices.

“He’s going to need about an hour.” I said, sending the production manager back to set.

“Tell them to take an early lunch.”

I went back to the phone and was only able to mutter a single sentence before ending the call.

“Mom ... I don’t know if I can make it.”

I did not attend my father’s funeral. I wasn’t there to help take care of my mother or offer support for my family in a time of great need.

And the reality is that decision was not a difficult one to make—not at the time. There had been only about a minute between hearing the news, weighing my options and making that choice. Part of me credits this to the work ethic my father had instilled in me. But I’m not magnanimous enough to believe there was a principle involved here. It was hubris: the belief that without me, this film would have fallen apart. The desperate need to believe what I was doing here had value. That everything I had worked for had meaning. To walk away would be to accept failure—that I was incapable of holding this worthless film and this rotting actor together like the broken fuselage of a crashing plane.

Forward momentum has a way of carrying you. I could feel the sadness burrowing from the inside out. And there were moments where it felt like I was one stray thought away from shattering at the seams and crumbling into an unsalvageable wreck.

It can be repressed with caffeine, liquor, and force of will. You can turn your back on everything you know is right. You can convince yourself that unspeakably selfish acts are the product of principle. For a while you will be able to stomach those lies. Eventually, you will come to accept these awful choices and realize they were the road map to your ruin.

At the beginning it’s easy to be pious, to be quick to judge the actions of others. Decisions are so easy to criticize when you’ve never had to make one. And when you are posed with moral quandaries and situations that question your character, I hope you make the right choice. Everyone sees themselves as the hero of their own story.

I was beginning to wonder if I had become the villain of mine.

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Coach Kim Crabbe teaches soccer, compassion to local children

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fter ceremonies for an in-

spiring summer season of Cape Fear Soccer Community Outreach play, director and coach Kimberley Crabbe looks forward to a full year of soccer outreach in the New Hanover County public schools and other community organizations. With a focus on under-served elementary school children, many of whom have graduated, Crabbe will also visit a few of the middle schools this year to teach more advanced soccer skills.

With nine years’ experience coaching middle schools in Virginia and the Triangle area, Crabbe met Cape Fear Soccer Club (CFSC) coach Nick McCall at a Durham game in the summer of 2011. She gave him a hand-written résumé on the spot.

Fulfilling her dream of moving to the beach, she met with CFSC president Craig Johnson and Shelby Peck, who together with her husband, David, established the Evan’s Fund in honor of their late son. Peck’s last memory of her accomplished 7-year-old was of Evan on the soccer field, running the ball all the way down to the goal, turning to a teammate who rarely touched the ball and giving him the op-

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by Linda Gratta tor encore contribu portunity to make the score. This act of compassion from one so young moved his parents to provide the means that other children might be given a chance to succeed. After confiding her story to Crabbe, Peck knew they shared the same vision.

Last fall, Rachel Freeman Elementary School, led by Principal Adrian Pearson welcomed Crabbe to outline her soccer program on a Monday. By Wednesday, Crabbe had 111 players.

“I am excited and pleased with the partnership between New Hanover County Schools and Cape Fear Soccer to provide an after-school program to the children,” said Derrick Hickey, MD, of the NHCS Board of Education. “This partnership provides a quality activity promoting sportsmanship and teamwork while combating the epidemic of childhood obesity.”

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GOAL! SCORE! Kim Crabbe (far right) with one of her many local soccer teams. Photo by Jamillah Galvez.

Crabbe couldn’t be happier to be a part of it all. “I love to teach soccer,” she said of running the after-school programs at Martin Luther King Center, Maides Park Community Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington.

Once again she will coach a team at Rachel Freeman. This year she will also be at Sunset Park Elementary, Snipes and Eaton to teach Cape Fear Soccer’s Little Kickers. She will visit other schools during recess and physical education periods. Thanks to Father Bob Kus, she will continue to coach a Hispanic Youth Soccer clinic after the Sunday Spanish mass service.

This year she will add Top Soccer, an outreach program for handicapped children up to age 18.

One-on-one volunteers are required for some of these programs and UNCW student athletes from the men and women’s soccer teams are volunteering their time and talents.

Dr. Steve Elliott, School of Health and Applied Sciences, is helping develop a health and wellness format for the CFSC outreach participants. Many parents help with the program, including Jamillah Galvez, outreach photographer and Jill-of-all-trades.

“Kim’s kindness is contagious,” Galvez said.

“I’ve witnessed impoverished children show up to play soccer with no shoes, torn flip-flops, duct-taped soles, yet week after week they came. It didn’t take long to understand why the children so desperately wanted Coach Kim’s attention and approval. She gave them exactly what they needed. I was elated to see those smiling faces come and smiling faces

go, knowing I had witnessed magical moments.”

“This program speaks for itself,” Crabbe adds, “but needs more support from Wilmington area businesses.

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet has been with us from the beginning, and we are grateful for donations from Perry’s Emporium, Pevo Sports, Morvil Advertising and Design Group, and Quintify Database Solutions.”

The added satisfaction her kids get from playing is priceless. For some of the children, it’s a huge leap to be willing to walk away from the familiar surroundings of their neighborhood and join a team of kids they’ve never met before.

Logan Brown, age 11, put it this way: “It was awkward at first, not knowing the kids. But playing soccer with Coach Crabbe was fun, and I met Jeremiah Wilson, who goes to my school, this year. We wave to each other on the playground.” Younger brother Jake Brown, age 6, was stoked because he got his first trophy!

“This may be a free program, but I expect our kids to show up, get out there and give it all they’ve got!” Coach Kim notes.

As the first African-American to play for the 1986 U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, which was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Crabbe has overcome her own awkward moments of being the only minority on her team. But her big-hearted manner and easy laugh help her shake off negativity and continue to excel in the game. A vehicle for travel, playing excellent soccer gave her access to many cities in the U.S., plus foreign countries, including Italy, Germany and Ireland, where the kids asked her to come play on the street with them—and she did.

Crabbe participated in a documentary, “The Anderson Monarchs,” which describes the role of African-American women in soccer and features First Lady Michelle Obama. It will be released soon (preview at www.soccersistersunited.org).

“Coach Crabbe is a phenomenally gifted soccer instructor,” said Mary Jones, recreation supervisor at MLK Center. “Through her love, discipline and overall enthusiastic appeal for soccer, the children adore Coach Kimmie.

The community could not have found a greater gift than Coach Crabbe.”

For more information, call Kimberley Crabbe at 910-231-0449 or Google Cape Fear Soccer Outreach Program.

This story is dedicated to Elizabeth Carol Williams Brown who quietly “walks the talk.”

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