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hodgepodge| 9/11: The 10th anniversary

Ten years ago, thousands of people gave their lives unwillingly in what would be a fight against our nation’s hope, prosperity and freedom. On September 11, 2001, planes flew into the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in D.C., while another jetliner in Pennsylvania crashed to the ground. Terrorism was taking over American soil, and as a result fear pandered to our vulnerability as a nation.

A decade later, through many losses of lives, a war, the rebuilding of structures, belief systems and especially the infrastructures of many personal lives, we reflect on what 9/11 was and is, and how we’ll continue commemorating it as another chapter in the great American story. Though freedom doesn’t come easy, what grows from it are building blocks to a better people. History tells us so. Just as it proves our nation’s resiliance and fortitiude are forever embedded in the thread of our lives. Courtesy photo

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6-7 9/11: People remember the day that changed many of our outlooks as a nation.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Old Books on Front Street and encore magazine are hosting an essay contest in honor of Banned Books Week, held during the last week in September. The prompt: What book’s ban do you disagree with or dislike? Why? Defend its publication and distribution in 800 to 1,200 words. The deadline is September 14th. Please e-mail entries to OldBooksonFrontStreet@ gmail.com.

First place: Publication in encore, $50 gift certificate to Old Books, essay read aloud at Banned Books Read-In. Second place: $40 gift certificate to Old Books, essay read aloud at Banned Books Read-In. No entry fee—open to everyone. Teachers: Please consider this for extra credit or as an assignment. Phone calls to Old Books with any questions, please: 762-6657.

LATE NIGHT FUNNIES “President Obama’s uncle has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Remember when the most embarrassing person in the president’s life was Joe Biden?”—Jay Leno “I read Dick Cheney’s book. I don’t want to ruin it for anybody, but in the final chapter he kills Harry Potter. If you want the book, in the bookstore go past the self-help section. It’s in the self-serving section.”—Jay Leno “Michele Bachmann is publishing her memoir. Why can’t we pray that away?”—David Letterman “The Justice Dept is trying to block the merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. It’s only fair because AT&T keeps blocking the mergers between me and the people I try to call.”— Jimmy Fallon

Preparing for the 10th anniversary, many events take place around our area.

8 downtown jacksonville revitalization: Joselyn McDonald finds out about changes the city has in store for her hometown

9 op-ed: Avid encore reader Mark Basquill reflects on 9/11 and the American Empire.

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

artsy smartsy.................12-27 12-13 theatre: Shea Carver previews Guerilla Theatre’s ‘The Guys,’ opening for one weekend only in honor of 9/11; Gwenyfar Rohler reviews ‘Man of La Mancha.’

14 art: Alex Pompliano interviews Anne Brennan as her new official title, executive director at Cameron Art Museum, takes effect.

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

16-18 music: Joselyn McDonald interviews a new ‘Slim Shady,’ Yelawolf, who signed to Eminem’s Shady Records; Raquel Caldwell gets the dish on Mutemath’s latest tour and upcoming show at the Soapbox.

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

26-27 film: Zack McKeown interviews a duo of filmmakers who will premiere their latest project on September 10th; Anghus goes dumpsterdiving and comes up with ‘Colombiana.’

grub & guzzle..............28-32 28-31 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

32 grub: Katz Delicatessen in New York continues honoring the military with ‘Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army!’

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37 decoding ink: We interview a civilian

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celebration of all ethnicities and cultures. about her tattoos, finding out her thoughts about skin art and what inspires it.

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

Over the next few weeks, we will bring you interviews with many of the candidates. We ask you to read carefully and vote critically—but most importantly, vote! The first candidate to respond to our questionnaire is Joshua Fulton. Here is some insight into his views on Wilmington and serving on our city council. encore: Are you familiar with either the Buy Local ILM movement or the national movement?

JF: Yes, I know people emphasize that across the nation, but I was not particularly aware of the local movement. e: In our current economic climate, do you feel Buy Local is important to the Cape Fear region?

JF: Buying locally can be good, just like buying non-locally can be good. A locally produced good already has the advantage of lower transportation costs over non-locally produced goods. Even with that advantage, if someone chooses a good produced out of state, it means they’re either happier with its quality or its cost, two very good reasons to buy something. I don’t support subsidies to give one company an advantage over another.

e: How does your platform support small business, entrepreneurs and Buy Local?

JF: The number one factor correlated with job, population and real income growth is a low tax burden. We have the fifth highest tax burden of the largest 33 NC cities. It’s no wonder that our unemployment is up—and higher than the country as a whole. I also want to simplify the permitting process and reduce zoning restrictions, especially [ones] that artificially hamper the growth of 4 encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com

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mixed-use development. [In 2003] downtown Anaheim, California, implemented the zoning ideas that I advocate. In 2005, they had a third more new businesses started than in the year before. e: Is it important for our government and educational institutions (UNCW, community colleges, school system) to source from our local or regional area?

JF: Possibly. R3 was a local start-up the county hired to manage its incinerator; the entire affair was a fiasco.

Clearly, the R3 episode shows us that we shouldn’t “go local” in every case. e: Do you frequent farmers’ markets, and what are your thoughts on the place of agriculture within our local economy?

JF: Yes. Granted, I’m usually handing out fliers for my campaign, but I still enjoy [the farmers’ market] and buy things there. Agriculture is essential, but we should not subsidize farming.

New Zealand ended farm subsidies and output increased, net incomes rose and prices for staples like milk are among the lowest in the world. Additionally, most of the farm subsidies in America go to megafarms, which only reduces competition. e: What percentage of your consumer spending do you dedicate toward locally owned businesses (farms and foods included)? Chain stores and restaurants?

Shopping on the Internet?

JF: I really have no idea what the break down is, because I do go to stores like Tidal Creek and frequent a lot of restaurants; although, I have no idea of how many of those are truly locally owned. I do go to Walmart, and save money there like the millions of people who shop there on a regular basis. The money I save makes it easier to pay my bills, and would make it easier to start a business if I ever chose to. e: What is your position on film incentives?

JF: I don’t like any sort of incentives, and that includes film incentives. Michigan had the most generous incentives of any state in the nation, and it ended up costing them over $100 million. We could easily get in a war for the most lavish film subsidies. All the government should do is provide a low tax burden and good infrastructure. That is the most we can, or should, do to incentivize production of anything. e: What is your position on incentives to attract new businesses to our area?

F: The most important incentives we can give a company to come to our area are: a low tax burden, safe streets, well-performing schools, a highly trained workforce and the ability to easily expand if necessary. e: Do you support any sort of tax breaks or rewards for existing small businesses that provide jobs and pay into the tax base?

JF: I support a low tax burden, but I do not support “rewards.” Wouldn’t just about every company both “provide jobs and pay into the tax base?” We should lower taxes on them, just like we should lower on everyday people.

It seems like this varying of the tax rate based on how much they pay into the city coffers or how “valuable” they are to the local community is a sure road to cronyism. On my website www.fultonforcitycouncil.com, I lay out a concrete plan for how to reduce our tax burden. e: What are your thoughts regarding the collection and remittance of sales tax by large online retailers back to states and eventually municipalities like ours? Should they be forced to comply with sales tax collection?

JF: It’s always seemed odd to me that online retailers don’t have to pay the same sales tax as everyone else.

It seems like everyone should be paying the same rate that their state sets. However, my focus is almost always on lowering tax rates, not on raising them.

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a decade after the tragedy:

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Commemorating the sacrifies, honoring heroes and reflecting on lessons learned from 9/11

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9/11

specials on

TV, we are reminded of the pain our collective nation felt on a fateful Tuesday in early September a decade ago. We are reminded that on any day, tragedy can strike. As such, television specials play recordings of early-show radio DJs saying, “Good morning. It’s Tuesday, September 11th, and the sun is shining.” We think how commonplace every morning seems— how lucky we are that most mornings are, indeed, normal. We think how we made our coffees, got dressed for school or commuted to work. encore staff was at a corner coffee shop, ordering fuel for a sales meeting. I was in 8th grade social studies class. UNCW professor Dr. Darrell Irwin was preparing to go to a dentist appointment. Local nurse Danielle Morgan was a student at NYU, fast asleep when her roommate’s boyfriend called, urging them to turn on the TV. “I heard her saying, ‘Oh my god! What the hell is happening?’ So I got up to see,” Morgan remembers. The girls lived four blocks from the trade center off Cliff Street. Once they noticed the first plane had crashed into the skyscraper, they headed to the roof of their apartment building to scope out the situation.

“On the way up the second plane hit,” Morgan remembers. “After staring in disbelief for awhile, we realized this was probably a big deal, so we decided to call our families. Fear is never something I hadn’t felt; I was dumbfounded as to how a plane could run into a building. Twice.”

As we’ve learned since, it was the concern for many watching, observing and listening, as newscasters scrambled to find information and emotionally hold it together. Their shock, awe and complete agony over the events unfolding were apparent; the newsman’s job to remain unbiased and untouched was lost.

Morgan evacuated at 11 a.m. after the buildings fell. The university arranged to house its students in hotels. Luckily, she knew no one who perished in the tragedy. In fact, it all seemed very numbing to her.

“Sadly enough, and believe me I feel horrible saying this, but I was annoyed,” she reveals. “I was young and selfish, and this whole ‘situation’ was ruining my NYC experience.”

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by Bethany Turn editor encore asstistant However, once the gravity of it all unfolded, the outcome proved a different New York experience—for her, all of her friends, native New Yorkers and strangers alike. We all hear about it on a constant when referring to the aftermath of 9/11.

“Once I found out what was happening, I can’t explain how lucky I felt to live in the city during and after the attacks,” she admits.

“The entire city was a big love fest.”

People were reaching out to each other, offering an arm of affection in a hug, or simply sharing their tears and stories with each other about the people they loved and lost along the way. Stories circulated about those who evacuated the Twin Towers, helping coworkers escape, risking their lives to make sure a receptionist or janitor could also make it out of the emergency stairwells.

Dr. Darrell Irwin knows many of those people well, as he worked in the World Trade Center, among the 50,000 who trekked in and out daily. A committee member for UNCW’s week of memorial events, “9/11: Reflecting on a Decade,” he smiles while recounting tales of meeting Mike Tyson on the 107th floor and viewing Donald Trump’s

TELL ME IT’S A BAD DREAM: Words to live by and enscribed in a car covered in dust after the collapse of the Twin Towers. Photo by Danielle Morgan

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AN APARTMENT VIEW: The Twin Towers enclaved in smoke, as seen from the apartment building of Danielle Morgan in 2001. Photo by Danielle Morgan.

mega-yacht docked at the center.

“You think about people and all the lives lost,” he reflects, “and all the nationalities of the people in the building—there weren’t embassies, per se, but there were thinktanks devoted to different research that could’ve easily been foreign-staffed. There were churches. On several floors, in one of the towers, was an ongoing art exhibit, centered around the New York experience.”

Encompassing many city blocks, to travel from his office in Tower 2 to meet someone in Tower 1, it was a 15 or 20 minute trip. In reading about the victims of 9/11, the financial industry has received a lot of attention. “But it was chock-full of different workplaces,” Irwin includes. “We were a research organization devoted to crime, drug and AIDS research. Above us, on the 17th floor, was New York Telephone Company. It was such a mix of groups.”

Although a professor at UNCW in 2001, Irwin completed research on drug abuse within the National Development and Research Institute, housed in the WTC. He be-

gan in July 1996 among a group of workers that took up the entire 16th floor of Tower 2.

“I said to myself, ‘This is a great job. Here I am in Manhattan at the WTC—wow! Things are going to be moving along in my career.’”

On the morning of September 11th, Dr. Irwin’s now wife (Amanda Greene, an education reporter for the StarNews), called him about the attacks. Tower 1 had been hit by the plane. “My initial reaction was, This is horrible! I hope the building has some strength, but I’m guessing it’s been compromised.”

At 9:03 a.m. Tower 2 also was attacked by a second jetliner. Terrorism is the only explanation, Irwin thought.

“Even though I left the World Trade Center in ‘97, because our organization was mainly Ph.D.-level research work, I maintained contact [with the people there],” he tells. “I administrated surveys for NDRI on campus, for example. On occasion, I brought some researchers down from New York to do [work] here in North Carolina.”

Dr. Irwin collaborated indirectly with 250 people within NDRI. However, he estimates working closely with up to 40 of them, calling them his friends. Like many, he had an immediate urge to call and check in as he watched the story progress.

“I just backed off,” he remembers. “Two evenings later, I got in touch with one of the staff, and he said everybody got out from our offices. The director turned and looked up at the building, and was struck by some debris, and somebody broke their ankle—but nobody was really hurt.”

Due to the fact that the agency’s researchers’ work began at the time they scheduled meetings, rather than at 8:30 a.m. or 9 a.m., many of the staff was not in the WTC that morning. The director and office administration were saved by proper planning.

“When you started work at the WTC, one of the things they told you to was [how] to evacuate the building in the case of a fire or a terrorist attack,” Dr. Irwin explains.

The center’s instructions mandated WTC semployees to wait for the directions from its .fire marshals—four for every floor. In charge of one quadrant of the level, the marshals evacuated the people within their designated area. For NDRI, the fact that they were on a lower floor, near fire exits, was the differ-ence between life and death. Others, like demergency responders, who sacrificed their lives to save WTC employees on the higher ,levels, were not able to escape. s “On the mezzanine floor was retail, mainnly, and restaurants,” Irwin says. “You could eat down under the trade center, which connected the buildings,” he says. “That’s -where you saw a lot of firefighters expire at the very end, because they’d gotten down to -the mezzanine, but the fire was still pushing smoke into [it].”

- Despite keeping their lives and health, the eNDRI agency suffered tremendous losses othnerwise. They lost their brethren who shared toffice space in the building, and they lost their ohard-earned work. NDRI studies on inter-generational crack trafficking in NYC was gone.

Dr. Irwin says, “It had been 10 years’ s[worth of research]—interviewing mothers and fathers that sold drugs, and children who -now sold drugs. When you have 10 years of interview data on a subject—I don’t care what it is, but in this case it was drug abuse—and it ogets blown up that day, you can never collect eit again. They worked half a lifetime collecting social science or AIDS research. It just devtastated the agency. This is a lesson.” , In hindsight, everything is a lesson learned.

-Though Danielle Morgan admits her personal encounter not terribly sad or scary, it’s not

the storm. And that is reason enough to pass on the memory.

EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE 9/11

ENTRY ALLOWED: A UNCW professor, Dr. Darrell Irwin, worked for a research company in the WTC. Today he is overseeing UNCW’s 9/11 commemorative week of events. Courtesy photo

without a culmination of something deeper.

“It was all I knew,” she says. “Everyone was just so nice to each other. I never knew NYC any other way. I think it made everyone slow down. I think everyone is connected to it somehow—kinda like six degrees of separation—so everyone can appreciate it.”

As we watch replay after replay of the first plane crash into that massive skyscraper, we are transported to where we were that Tuesday at 8:46 a.m. We remember when we realized, after the second crash, that this was all purposeful. We remember the immense sadness, the confusion, the worry and fear.

Now, a decade later, we have learned and continue to learn about the stories of survivors, of victims, of everyday people affected in some way.

We know that flight attendants and pilots of hijacked planes suffered brutal stabbings before being taken over. We listen to phone conversations of passengers with their parents or spouses, the final “I love you” being uttered. We can see the scars of burns and wounds on those who miraculously escaped the wreckage, following firefighters’ voices through the dust. We see the 9/11 children, who were not even born in 2001, enter elementary school, carrying with them their mother’s smile or the father’s calm disposition. They are an entire generation that will grow up with no memory of that morning, yet they carry very real scars.

In the end, if 9/11 taught us anything, it is that we are all connected on a deeper level.

To acknowledge the pain, the suffering, the inescapable girth of humanity that arose from such an inhumane attack will always be something we carry within. As a nation, we rose through the ashes. The strength shown and faith fostered on September 11th, 2001, is the beauty within the tragedy—the eye of

CFCC and Cape Fear Volunteer Center’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance: Paying tribute to the tragedy’s first responders, in which they hope to have 1,000 people holding flags, lining the entrance to the ceremony at the college’s Safety Training Center in the north campus (4500 Blue Clay Road).

Bells will ring at the times of impact: Tower 1 of the WTC at 8:46 a.m., Tower 2 at 9:03 a.m., the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m., and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m. A steel piece recovered from the fallen towers will be dedicated as an artifact as part of the school’s 9/11 memorial, which was imagined

by CFCC interior design students.

Participants can arrive at 7:30 a.m. with coats to be donated to Special Forces, as well as paperback books and toiletries for the troops. Chairs and blankets welcome.

For more info, see www.cfcc.edu/www. capefearvolunteercenter.org.

9/11 Memorial in the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC: Ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. at the corner of Lejeune Boulevard and Montford Landing Road, a Patriot Day celebration will take place. People will gather at the memorial’s World Trade Center beam, which was dedicated in 2003 by the New York Fire Department, in honor of the support the Marine Corps gave as the city recovered from the attacks, as well as their continuing efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. At 8:46 a.m., the ceremony will stop as the group joins the nation in a moment of silence. At noon, Franciscan Monks will ring the NYFD bell at the memorial for the lives lost on that day in 2001.

9/11 Prayer Observance: At noon, the second annual event takes place on the steps of the Onslow County Courthouse (625 Court Street). For 30 minutes, participants are invited to join in silent prayer for families and friends of 9/11 victims, as well

as local police and fire departments, and the safety of the nation as a whole.

Onslow Civic Affairs Committee Tenth Anniversary 9/11 Community Commemoration: At 2 p.m., at Northside High School (365 Commons Drive South), the event will recreate the connection felt community-wide in Jacksonville on the day the tragedy occurred, as members came together to help friends and family affected by the disaster.

Operation Homefront: At 7 p.m., the national nonprofit will have its inaugural Freedom Walk in Northeast Creek Park (910 Corbin Road) until 8:30 p.m. Candles will be provided for all who want to take part in the mobile vigil.

UNCW’s 9/11: Reflecting on a Decade: The events span a week of commemoration, September 9th through 16th.

9/9: UNCW students will gather at 1 p.m. on Hoggard Lawn in the formation of the Twin Tower, representing the victims of the attacks. They will honor the service and sacrifice given by 9/11’s first responders and veterans of the wars abroad. The committee asks that students wear teal in unity.

9/11: UNCW’s studio theatre club will present “Remembrance Monologues,” a series adapted by the club from historical records. The performances, beginning at 7:30 p.m., will showcase America’s response to the tragedy.

9/12: Award-winning documentary “Lessons of September: One School Remembers 9/11” will be shown in King Hall, room 101, at 7:30 p.m. The film focuses on a Brooklyn private school that lost 13 members in the terrorist attacks. UNCW film studies professor Lou Buttino is the co-producer.

9/15: At 9 a.m., local and regional officials will speak at Warwick Ballroom about the impact 9/11 had on NC’s emergency preparation efforts.

A full list of events is available at www. uncw.edu/911.

Additional reporting conducted by encore editor Shea Carver.

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doing things now: Jacksonville’s city council and mayor approve downtown revitalization

“W

here’s downtown?” new

resident Rachel Vences asked of Jacksonville when she heard about where the new organic market opening. I couldn’t help but laugh.

Being born and raised in Jacksonville (yes, a few of us exist) means I frequented downtown on school field trips once a year. I experienced the internal euphoria as I feasted my eyes on the verdant New River. I also experienced the soul-crushing realization that the New River was polluted.

Many native residents of Jacksonville find downtown a bit of a sore spot, as they remember the days when it was a thriving district with shops, restaurants and bars. For decades the district encompassing the train depot, courthouse and City Hall has been limping along like a sad, raggedy dog, with one eye, two teeth and a bad tattoo of a hula dancer.

The Justice Department has recently been given a makeover, and two new businesses (New Bridge Organic Market and Bicycle Gallery) have established themselves along New Bridge Street. The question that lingers, though: Are these just minor improvements, or is there a real plan for downtown revitalization?

“The county council and the state are leading a major effort to revitalize,” City Manager Dr. Richard Woodruff says. He enumerates the forthcoming projects to downtown, all-the-while stressing, “These are all things that are real—this is no longer verbiage.” Among the projects: the Gateway Park/Freedom Fountain.

“It will be the entrance to downtown,” Dr. Woodruff says. “Phase I is a $600,000 Freedom Fountain with a 50-foot basin (to represent the 50 states) to the east of City Hall. It doesn’t represent a war; it’s a fountain that simply says we’re proud to be Americans. Every component of the fountain is a component that speaks about our nation—the basin itself is designed with a seemless edge to illustrate that freedom never ends.”

Tree removal on the site has begun, and according to Dr. Woodruff, construction will begin the Tuesday after Labor Day (as in yesterday, if judged by the first edition date on the cover of this encore). Phase II includes a flag garden connecting the Beirut Memorial to downtown. A backdrop for the fountain will include five statues representing the five branches of the armed services.

As is, the four blocks adjacent to City Hall are unworthy of such a grand “Gateway” addition, but the mayor and city council are working on that as well. In September, the city will be holding meetings with downtown

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by Joselyn McD ille, NC ndant, Jacksonv po es rr co re co en business and property owners to discuss the options for a New Bridge Street beautification project. Currently, there are two concepts for creating a safer, more attractive downtown.

As it stands, a pedestrian must navigate onstreet diagonal parking, four lanes of traffic, and then more diagonal parking to cross New Bridge—which equals 68 feet of unprotected street crossing. The city council is offering residents the opportunity to evaluate the two options for improvement: Both plans increase safety by reducing traffic to two lanes and add significant vegetation.

However, the first plan would add a central lush median, while the other would expand the current sidewalk and add landscaping as well. As for which is best, Dr. Woodruff admits, “From a beautification standpoint either one will have its draws. They’re both ‘A’ projects. It depends on what the public, specifically the businesses think. What’s important is that we’re doing something.”

The project will begin with one focused block in January of 2012.“Hopefully what you would see this time next year would be a central median or a central road with extended landscaping on all four blocks,” Woodruff notes.

The development sounds promising, but Jacksonville’s council has a rep for promising things they can’t deliver (ahem: conference center). These projects need a determined force pushing them.

“As long as there is a political will, it can happen,” Woodruff states. “Downtown revitalization only occurs with the leadership of the elected officials, and, fortunately, we have a mayor and city council that are very progressive. They want to see good downtown development, and they want to see city-wide progress.”

In fact, an interesting housing improvement plan has already begun next to the train depot on Court Street. The city recently launched a private-public partnership that aims to develop decrepit lots by buying the property, building a house and selling it. The land would be considered a second mortgage; the house would be a first mortgage.

After 10 years of living on the property continuously, the city would forgive the second mortgage. The completed houses are so spectacular that for the first time in Jacksonville’s history people will say, “I want to live on Court Street.”

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NEW JAX: The Jacksonville city council and mayor are behind the revitalization plans of downtown, including more pedestrian-friendly walkways and a new Justice Department. Courtesy photo above; below

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tively researching how to best get visitors from the southern entrance of town (where Court Street breaks from 17, at the Exxon station). They’ve been focusing on beautifying the area around and between the two bridges.

The police and fire department will be getting a brand new building to replace their 50-year-old current digs. As to avoid full-blown panic, a warning must be issued: The Highway 17 Bojangles, located just before the bridge, will be torn down to build the new police and fire stations. However, a new Bojangles will be built down the road (with brand-new spork receptacles, I am assured).

The current city council wants people to want to come downtown. They’ve been ac-

To see the redeveloped downtown and its promising updates, whether we have to wait 5 or 10 years is out of the question, according to Dr. Woodruff. “Listen, at my age I don’t do things five years out. I do them now. This is a doing mayor and city council.”

Visit www.ci.jacksonville.nc.us for more information and details about the beautification projects underway.

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This too shall pass

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stood silently with Department of Juvenile Justice staff watching the Twin Towers crumble. No one knew who did it.

I went to get a sandwich for lunch. I nodded, “As-Salamu Alykum,” when I passed the Islamic Center on Castle Street, whispered “Shalom,” when passing the Temple of Israel, stopped to pull weeds from St. Francis’ garden at St. James, and read, “Make me a shadow of your peace.” A lot of shadows. Little peace.

After an afternoon meeting in Brunswick County, I drove past the Confederate flags on Midway Road to the Buddhist Temple.

A Yankee humanist recalling the prophet’s peace at an Islamic center, shalomming past a synagogue, cultivating St. Francis’ garden, sitting at a Buddhist Temple, nestled deep in Bible Belt Dixie. I sat with silent sorrow but smiled with pride at an America where, along with men and women, “All gods are created equal.”

That evening at Winter Park Optimist Club I watched my 9 year old pitch his very first game. One of the other coaches gazed at the silent skies and said, “This is the beginning of the end.”

Not very optimistic.

I scoffed then, but now I hope my friend was right. I hope that was the beginning of the end of the American Empire. Lincoln told the story of an emperor who asked his sages for one sentence that would always be true. They presented him, “This too shall pass away.” Lincoln hoped it was “not quite true,” that by proper cultivation of the inner and outer world, “we (America) shall secure an individual, social, and political prosperity and happiness, whose course shall be onward and upward, and which, while the earth endures, shall not pass away.”

Unlike many today who believe in America’s divine right to military and economic domination, Lincoln knew we weren’t even entitled to endure. He said, “It is a struggle for maintaining in the world that form, and substance of government, whose leading object is, to elevate the definition of mento lift artificial weights from all shoulders-to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for allto afford all, an unfettered start, and a fair chance…”

Unlike Reagan, to Lincoln government wasn’t the problem; it was part of the solution. (Lincoln intuitively understood what today’s economists are finding out: Good government plays an essential part in the

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Empires deny evolution, deny the changing climate, become overgrown with weeds and either explode or erode. Civil societies evolve and endure. For at least 60 years we’ve cultivated twin-towering weeds of military and economic empire rather than the roots of civil society. Since WWII presidents from both parties have professed reluctance, regret and unwillingness before unleashing the dogs of war. One look at our defense budget suggests we actually like war. Economically, we act as if we’re entitled to at least 70 percent of Earth’s resources.

Would Native Americans have accepted $24 to allow folks to settle an island they thought could never be bought if they knew that centuries later the whole planet would be bet and bought as a “commodity”at the Casino Manhattan?

Like Lincoln, I want America to endure.

But, for Lincoln’s America to endure, we need to share the weeding. With one man’s weed another man’s beloved Marlboro Red, “shared reality” is a shaky term and this type of weeding is a daunting task. For example, are we Reagan’s “shining city on a hill” because we are willing to bend our backs toward a more just, civil, and sustainable society, “a more perfect union” or because we are a “chosen people”? For me, I consider our intolerance, arrogance, avarice, and ignorance weeds that threaten to strangle by far the strongest strains of human generosity, resilience and intelligence.

Sway and pray with yet another Texan governor for the emergence of a Holy American Empire. Burn a ram’s thigh bones to Zeus for all I care. In America, “All gods are created equal.” I’ll cultivate St. Francis’ garden and a civil, sustainable society whose roots are sunk deep in the common sense of folks like Thomas Paine—“The world is my country. My religion is to do good.”

I remain optimistic that the 9-year-olds at Winter Park a decade ago coming of age now will choose to help America evolve and endure rather than defend the deluded and doomed Holy American Empire.

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Michael Jones, 50, told a magistrate in Westminster, England, in May that he did not “assault” a police officer when he urinated on him at a railway station a month earlier. Jones claimed, instead, that he was “urinating in self-defense” in that the water supply had been “poisoned by the mafia.” The magistrate explained that Jones’ argument “is not realistically going to be a viable defense.”

Inmate Kyle Richards filed a federal lawsuit in July against Michigan’s prison system because of the no-pornography policy in effect for the Macomb County jail (a violation of Richards’ “constitutional rights”).

Other states permit such possession, claimed Richards, who further supported his case by reference to his own condition of “chronic masturbation syndrome,” exacerbated by conditions behind bars. Additionally, Richards claimed to be indigent and therefore entitled to pornography at the government’s expense—to avoid a “poor standard of living” and “sexual and sensory deprivation.”

Ironies When Laura Diprimo, 43, and Thomas Lee, 28, were arrested for child endangerment in Louisville, Kentucky, in June, it appeared to be yet another instance of a mother leaving an infant locked in a hot car (91-degree heat index outside) while frolicking elsewhere (drinking with Lee at the Deja Vu club). According to a report on WDRB-TV, while the two were in the police car en route to jail, Lee complained that the back seat of the cruiser was uncomfortably warm.

Undignified, Ironic Deaths: (1) A 55-year-old man participating in a protest of New York’s mandatory-helmet law was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting his head on the pavement, even though doctors said he surely would have survived had he been wearing a regulation helmet (Lafayette, N.Y., July). (2) An 18-year-old man, celebrating on the evening of May 21 after it had become clear that the world would not end as predicted by a radio evangelist, drowned

after jumping playfully off a bridge into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River.

The Continuing Crisis Save the Environment: (1) Germany’s Green Party temporarily transcended mainstream environmental goals in June and specially demanded that the government begin regulating sex toys such as dildos and vibrators. Those devices, it said, contain “dangerously high levels of phthalates” and other plastics that can cause infertility and hormone imbalances.

The party called for sex-toy regulation that is at least as strong as the regulation of children’s toys. (2) “This is a clear case where making something environmentally friendly works for us,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Woods, the U.S. Army’s product manager for small-caliber ammunition. He told Military.com in May that new steel-core 5.56mm cartridges not only “penetrate” (kill) more effectively, but are less environmentally toxic than current lead-core ammo.

Judge Giuseppe Gargarella has scheduled trial for later this month in L’Aquila, Italy, for seven members of Italy’s national commission on disaster risks who (though supposedly experts) failed to warn of the severity of the April 2009 central-Italy earthquake that killed 300 people. Judge Gargarella said the seven had given “contradictory information” and must stand trial for manslaughter. (One commission member had even recommended a highend red wine that citizens should sip as they ignore small tremors—which turned into a 6.3 magnitude quake.)

The veterans’ support organization Home for Our Troops had recently started to build a 2,700 square-foot house in Augusta, Georgia, to ease life for Army Sgt. 1st Class Sean Gittens, who had suffered concussive head injuries in Afghanistan and is partially paralyzed. However, in June, the Knob Hill Property Owners Association, which had provisionally approved the design, changed its mind.

“The problem is,” one association member told the Augusta Chronicle, there are “5,000-square-foot homes all the way up and down the street” and that such a “small” house would bring down property values. “It just doesn’t fit.”

The Pervo-American Community First Things First: Alan Buckley, 44, on holiday from Cheshire, England, was arrested in Orlando in June and charged with taking upskirt photographs of a woman at a Target store. Buckley’s child had gotten sick and was admitted to Orlando’s Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and Buckley was apparently killing time at Target after visiting with the child (and was later identified by witnesses because he was still wearing his hospital visitor’s sticker, with his name on it).

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11th, 2001, is too big for words. The 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and eight EMTs, among the 3,000 who perished, left behind countless family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances in their wake. The enormity of this collective void proves to us time and again that we cannot rationalize such terror or lack of humanity on this grand of a scale. Anne Nelson’s 2001 play “The Guys” centers on such an idea, and takes it one step further: “9/11 is too big for us.”

The two-man show was written in a little over a week and opened in December 2001 in Tribeca’s off-off Broadway’s The Flea. With Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray originally leading the helm, the story follows an editor/writer and fire captain who meet under 9/11’s duress—12 days out, to be exact. The captain needs help writing eight eulogies, which he has to give in coming weeks at an unprecedented amount of funerals. “We usually only lose six a year,” Nick says. “We lost more in one day— one hour. I am going to be doing funerals all year.”

Guerilla Theatre debuts “The Guys” in Wilmington for one weekend only, September 8th through 11th, in honor of 10th anniversary of 9/11. Directed by Nick Smith and enacted by Ron Hasson and Holli Saperstein, the show gathered momentum through a Kickstarter campaign to pay for its production costs. Smith raised $500, and even caught the attention of its writer, Nelson, who donated to the cause. Having shown across the nation in more than 60 performances, Smith wanted to bring the show to local stages and “honor those people [and] the memory of what they did that day, and the lives they saved.”

The plot threads in and out of Nick’s and Joan’s own struggles in coping in 9/11’s aftermath. In doing so, it also paints a picture of four men who lost their lives trying to save others. “Ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances,” as Joan he gravity of september

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coins them. There is Bill, the senior fireman and inhouse “food critic,” who guides the newbies and the company through the nooks and crannies of their jobs and New York. There is the young, freshfaced, 26-year-old Jimmy, who is still on a probation period when he endures his first and last fire on September 11th. There is the leader of the pack, Pat, a dedicated family man and staunch professional, who firemen want to follow into the flames.

And there is Barney, the metalsmith whose sense of humor and ingenious handy work leaves a legacy behind through the tools he makes for the company to use forever more.

Hasson and Saperstein have an interesting and awkward connection onstage, somnething I witnessed during a trial run of the show last week. Yet, it makes the play even more believable, as they endure gaps of silence or reserve their personal stories and feelings in snippets. What evolves, of course, is an alliance, where their comfort levels conjoin and become palpable (a dance scene will provide a needed moment of light in such heavy content). They needed to find each other, even though under “normal” circumstances it never would have happened. They needed someone to express their truths to and how the after effects matter to them.

“Nick stands in for the nobility of all the first responders,” Smith describes of Hasson’s character.

“Even knowing that he would have died, you can feel in the script, and see it in Ron’s performance: He wishes he had been there with them that day.

Part of it is survivor’s guilt, but the other part is that special quality all first responders share, that willingness to put themselves between danger and the everyday citizen who wouldn’t have a chance otherwise. That, to me, is a real hero.”

Even if someone wasn’t directly affected by loss of life during 9/11, the urgency to be of help, of need, was severe. That’s Saperstein’s role as Joan,

something she calls the “crisis of marginaity.”

Joan states how even surgeons felt useless then, since bodies weren’t found to operate on or save; she asks, how could someone possibly need an editor or a writer. Director Smith is intrigued by such notions, something he clearly thinks others will relate to on a fundamental level, too.

“I remember on September 12th, a professor asked us to pull out a sheet of paper,” he recalls. “[She said], ‘The question I’m most asked by parents at orientation is, ‘Why should my child get an English degree? What’s the purpose?’ Today, I think we can give them an answer.’ I’m drawn in by that need to tell the story so it can be understood, considered and, hopefully, provide the catharsis so necessary after an event like [9/11].”

Without a doubt “The Guys” carries a torch of solemnity throughout, something we should all be reminded of when looking back at the biggest tragedy on American soil. “It’s a question you hear all the time,” Smith explains. “‘Where were you September 11th?’

Those attacks were the most world-altering events of my lifetime. The memories from that day will always be with me, as clear as when they happened.”

Capturing the history of its force is yet to come. Though, we’re a decade out, only time determines its truth of impact. “The Guys” is a staunch reminder that we owe it to the people who died to make their unwilling victimatization count toward something more. We especially owe it to the inter-relationships of our society to remember and relive how sticking together got us through it all. “It is said when things are at their worst, that’s when humans are at their best,” Smith says. “I wanted to pay respect to that.”

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exceptionally portrayed: Opera House hits another home run with ‘La Mancha’

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must ask themselves: “Is it worth the ticket price?” Without question Opera House Theater Company’s production of “Man of La Mancha” is. From the moment the overture starts and the chandelier rises, there is no doubt that something incredible is about to happen.

“The musical adaptation of Cervantes’ magnum opus, “Don Quixote,” few works of literature have transcended cultures and times like the story of the man who dreamed of chivalry, and set out with his friend to find adventure and fulfillment late in life. In 1965 the musical adaptation opened on Broadway and introduced the world to the great standard, “The Impossible Dream.” We have been dreaming with the errant knight ever since.

Robin Dale Robertson brings Don Quixote to life in this production, with Tony Rivenbark as Sancho Panza, the epitome of the loyal side kick. After their first disastrous altercation with a windmill or monster (depending upon if you see the story through Sancho’s eyes or Quixote’s), they arrive at an inn (or castle) where we, the audience, meet some of Wilmington’s finest talent. The inn keeper (Eric Paisley) sees Quixote as well-meaning, harmless and worthy of humoring. The not-so-well intentioned guests of the inn, the Muleteers (Jason Aycock, Tre Cotton, Dylan Fowler, John Markas, Chris Rickert), however, do not share his views. They think nothing of fighting five against one or of tormenting Aldonza (Heather Setzler), the kitchen wench. Quixote recognizes Dulcinea, his epitome of womanhood, in Aldonza. He pledges his sword and his life to her service.

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Meanwhile back at his house, Quixote’s niece, Antonia (Kendra Goehring-Garrett), the housekeeper (Michelle Reiff), Antoina’s fiancé, Dr. Sanson Carrasco (Dan Morris), and the local priest (Bob Workman) have hatched a plan to bring Quixote home and back to his responsibilities.

Battles for Quixote’s mind, body and possessions ensue.

The script is incredibly moving and powerful. The cast rides the waves of emotion beutifully: humor, despondency, redemption, fear, and hope. My companion was so moved she was in tears half way through the second act. To regular theater patrons, one glance at the program and this would come as no surprise. I for one have loved Dan Morris’ work for over 15 years. His ease and natural comfort o stage never ceases to amaze.

Rivenbark as Sancho is a particular gem in this show. One does not generally think of Thalian Halll’s executive director, Tony Rivenbark, as a sidekick. His many lead and cameo roles come to mind as the obvious vehicle for his alpha energy. But as the simple good-hearted helpful number two, he is delightful, funny and shines in a new way.

Setzler’s portrayal of the abused and battered Aldonza is stunning. She makes

this painful but gorgoeus transformation believable and loveable. Roberton’s Quixote is endearing and vulnerable. It is very easy to see ourselves in his creation of Quixote. He plays and sings in a way reminiscent of Peter O’Toole from the famous movie. His strength is acting, and though he has a strong voice, the standout voices are without question Bob Workmon, Michelle Reiff and Kendra Goehring-Garett.

Wow! The trio gave me goosebumps.

Though the message of the show is universal there are parts that might not be appropriate for very young children. The gang rape of Aldonza in the second act, though stylized, might require some explanation for the young. There are parts that are very dark and at times, scary. It is an adult show, dealing with complex and haunting themes—the very basis of human relationships and responsibilities.

Scenic Asylum deserves recognition for

constructing a raked stage—one that elevates on an angled—upon the main stage of Thalian Hall. It must have been quite an undertaking to get the stage, the trap door, the multiple stair cases and the additional levels up there. It is a steep rake and the cast deserves a lot of credit for not falling off!

The orchestra pit was annexed for the raked stage, but as Opera House Theatre Company’s director Lou Criscuolo quickly pointed out during his curtain speech, there was still a live band. They simply were moved to the right wing extension “They are just behind that curtain!” Criscuolo said, pointing off stage right. “I don’t want you to think we had canned music!” I share his concern and appreciation for this difference that live music makes. Lorene Walsh’s 10-piece orchestra was the icing on the cake—they made an already great show even better.

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Anne Brennan (finally) becomes executive director of CAM

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story of the Cameron Art Museum, sunlight poured from new Executive Director Anne Brennan’s office. The are resembled more of a garden than workspace.

Large-paned windows offered generous natural light over bundles of vased flowers crowding her conference table. As I congratulated her on her new position, it became clear I wasn’t the first.

The decision to elect Brennan as CAM’s director came after a six-month, nationwide search by the museum’s trustees. What they were looking for was under their nose the whole time. A Wilmington-native, Brenna has been involved with CAM since its first exhibition—which was shown under its former name, St. John’s Museum of Art. She served as curator and registrar of collections for St. John’s from 1990 to 2005. Brennan served as CAM’s assistant director and curator until Deborah Velders resigned last February to become deputy director of Asia Society Texas in Houston. Brennan took on the role of acting director in the interim.

During my visit, it had been only two days since Brennan made the official, seamless transition. Still, the museum was brimming with fresh vitality. Within moments of meeting Brennan, it’s understandable why. She has an intellect and enthusiasm as natural as gravity, and an appreciation for CAM that is so genuine it’s a wonder why there was even a latency period between directors. encore sat down with Brennan to see what the future holds. encore: So, how does it feel to be the new director of CAM? Anne Brennan: I am deeply honored to be serving the community in this capacity. This museum is looking at its 50th anniversary [next year]. We began [in April 1962] as St. John’s Art Museum of Art downtown where the Children’s Museum is now. My very first introduction to an art museum was at St. John’s, as well as my first art classes and my first transformative experience in an art museum. My encounter with the magic of art happened with the beginnings of this institution. e: When did you become serious about the arts?

AB: Probably the first day walking into St. John’s. After that, I began to enroll in art classes and spent a great deal of time painting. I studied studio art during my undergrad [at Davidson College] and entered grad school at Chapel Hill in 1983, but due to illness to my family, I moved back to Wilmington six weeks after school started. I had to stay in

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(Note: Brennan later earned a M.F.A. degree from East Carolina University in 2010.) e: What plans do you have for CAM’s future?

AB: To listen to the community, we need to stay current with what our needs are. I’m not going to impose my particular will on the direction we go. We are paying very close attention to what the community is responding to. For the past few years, public programs have grown considerably in popularity, [as well as] our actual classes. We have committed to having a 24/7 active clay studio on site, exhibition space and classroom space; with that commitment we are following a model that we adhered to back in 1962.

We’re building on what has continued to work, and finding other roots in program and education development. e: What will be your first act as director?

AB: I’m continuing on with the initiatives that we’ve been following, [but] the opening of the museum’s school in February 2012 is our newest—we’re just continuing to grow that. e: Deborah Velders brought a lot of attention and funding to CAM; however, attendance and memberships dropped significantly during her tenure: 50,000 per year in 2002 to 2003, to around 26,000 in 2008 to 2009. Museum memberships declined from 1,582 when Velders took office in 2005 to 610 in 2010. How will you try to bring those numbers back up?

AB: Our membership has been in ascendency in the past nine months—close to 44 percent. When you’re looking at any organization that is really serious about numbers, you have to look at it in context. When Deborah came on board, our attendance numbers grew very much the first two years of her tenure. Also [one must] look at the national and local economy. To isolate any period of a rise in numbers or drop in numbers is decontextualizing the information you really need. Yes, she drew praise and she grew criticism, as well as her predecessor Rey Brown. I draw praise and criticism. I think the great work that Deborah brought to us in a short five

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WONDER OF ART: Brennan observes the sculpture “I remember when” (1984) by Len Knofeld at CAM. Photo by Alex Pompliano

years is going to take a while for the community to appreciate. She came in after Brown suddenly died at 54 years old. He’d been the director for 19 years and was well loved in the community. When you are in the service industry, it is impossible to please everybody when you have a clear vision. Deborah has really high standards of quality and stuck to that no matter what—even if it meant offending someone in some way. e: Velders drew criticism that she lacked the interpersonal skills as a director. How significant is interpersonal connection with local artists, volunteers and so forth to you?

AB: It’s very important. By being an artist, I can say this: Often times an artists’ motivation, first and foremost, is looking for exhibition space for work. We can be very myopic in our agenda. So I would, as I think Deborah did, like to encourage artists [and] educators to try to keep perspective on what is best for the community. If our individual needs are met along the way, that’s all well and good. Artists can be the most generous folks you’ve ever met and the most self-centered; our work is to fall somewhere in between.

e: That’s a good point. People often associate self-centeredness as a bad thing, but art is very ego-driven and wouldn’t exist without a grand sense of self.

AB: The irony of Deborah’s criticisms from the local community is [in the] current exhibition we have up, “State of the Art, Art of the State.” [It] has received so much praise local artists [and] Deborah had that in the books before she left. We carried it forward and implemented it, but it was her design. It’s not CAM’s mission to provide an exhibition venue for every local or NC artist. Our foremost mission is education. In order to do that properly, our work must be more broad-based and offer realistic standards of quality.

The museum is a curious organism. It was started by artists wanting exhibition space. They needed a venue and coerced Jimmy McCoy in 1962 to lease, what became, the St. John’s Art Gallery for a dollar a year. The building was moldering and close to condemnation from the city. The artists rolled up their sleeves, cleaned up the mold, plastered fliers around town and started to have shows.

[CAM] has grown to a 42,000 square foot facility on a nine-and-a-half acre site. In 2002, we raised 13 million dollars to open this facility; this is still a community project. The seed money from Bruce Cameron was four million, which still, since 1739, stands as the largest gift by any individual to any cultural institution in this city’s rich history—quite a testament to what this community is capable of. As long as the community still wants us, we have a great deal of work to keep doing.

But CAM is still a community-funded museum; we don’t have the pad of the university or state. It frees the community, whereas we can be more autonomous with our programming. It’s terrifying, but incredibly exciting at the same time. e: I think that’s something a lot of people don’t realize. When you see a strong and attractive institute like CAM, it’s easy to assume funding isn’t a concern.

AB: That’s the perception we struggle with all the time.

galleryguide| ists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work.Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

Artfuel.inc 1701 Wrightsville Ave 910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Vol. 28: Works

by Jason Jones, Michelle Connelly, Greg Whaley and Drew Swinson.

New Elements Gallery 216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com “Color Infusion” is now on display through September 17th, featuring the recent works of local artist Bruce Bowman and Sally Sutton of Pittsboro, NC. Bowman shares his distinctive vision, employing exaggerated perspectives with his skillful use of color and form. A commercial architect, Bowman engages us with his interpretation of familiar subjects, making them new and enticing.

Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am – 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am – 4pm We are a commission-free gallery space dedicated to supporting the arts. Now showing “Images of Distinction,” a group exhibition by the Cape Fear Camera Club. For more information, please call (910) 7973501 or visit www.capefearcameraclub.com.

Crescent Moon 332 Nutt St. • In the Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Monday-Saturday 10 am – 5:30 pm Sunday noon – 4 pm www.crescentmoonnc.com A retail gift gallery specializing in fine hand-crafted art glass and metal sculpture. Rick Satava, known worldwide for his blown glass “jellyfish” has introduced a new line of petro glyph and gold nautilus “baskets”. Layered with intricate design these small to large vessels are an art collectors must have. Introduced to glass blowing in 1969, Rick opened his own studio in 1977. Well known for his vivid colors and unique portrayal of nature, Satava’s works are included in numerous public and private collections throughout the world. Remember Gift Wrapping is free. Think of us for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and your own décor.

The Cotton Exchange offers free parking while shopping or dining. Follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!

Sutton’s impressionistic style and palette offer the viewer a beautiful array of flora and fauna, as she carefully selects her subjects. Sutton is particularly drawn to the graceful movement and tranquility of aquatic life forms, with her koi pond series representing a major part of her work.

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

River to Sea Gallery Chandler’s Wharf (FREE parking) 225 South Water Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-3380 Tues – Sat 11-5 • Sun 1-4

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!

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

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

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

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a new shade of rap:

//MUSIC

Yelawolf takes over Hooligans this Friday night

A

dmittedly, i’ve always wanted to

be a writer. I envisioned living the life of a vagabond, traveling to and fro for my next lead or inspiration. I always wanted to write hilarious, insightful pieces (thank you, encore). However, when I’m walking out of the grocery store with two dollars left in my bank account, I find myself wanting to be an accountant (I concede that in those moments of reverie, I imagine myself in a Marc Jacobs power suit lying on a bed of money holding a gold calculator).

So, in my recent interview with rapper Yelawolf, who has finally broken into the music scene in a big way, only after more than a decade of hard work, I inexplicably found myself asking, “Why didn’t you just give up and become an accountant or something?”

For the first time in our dialogue there was a notable pause.

“Oh no!” I thought to myself during the interview, “Peter Travers would never have asked such a stupid question.” Yelawolf began to laugh a deep, hearty Southernboy guffaw and exclaimed, “I’m really horrible at math!”

onald

by Joselyn McD R bob ost Kings, SUPE Yelawolf w/Alm and DJ Craze Hall Hooligans Music • JAX, NC .

Dr 2620 Onslow ckets: $20 Friday, 9/9 • Ti usichall.com www.hooligansm His loss is our gain.

Born Michael Atha,Yelawolf is one of the hottest thirtysomething MCs on the scene.

In the last year, he signed with Shady Records, gained a massive following on the Vans Warped tour, traveled Europe opening for the Wu Tang Clan, and was chosen as one of XXL magazine’s “Top 11 Freshmen of 2011.” He’s just begun his Hard White tour on the East Coast, titled after his breakout single of the same name, featuring Lil’ Jon. He’s on the journey of a lifetime. A few things are in order for him to continue at this breakneck pace.

“On tour, I need my skateboard, my guitar, my Gadsden flag, Louisiana Hot Sauce and

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THE OTHER SLIM SHADY: Eminem signed Yelawolf to his Shady Records label last December.

The rapper comes to Jacksonville with a new hit under his belt this Friday. Courtesy photo.

a gallon of Milo’s sweet tea,” he says. “Oh, and peanut butter and jelly.”

The flag represents his hometown of Gadsden, Alabama, where he was born to a 15-year-old mother. In many ways, Yelawolf has been on a journey his entire life.

“She dated a couple guys in the music industry and even married one,” he notes of his mom. “So, I was sort of born into this lifestyle. I remember getting a little tool belt. I think I was the world’s youngest stagehand,” However, he readily acknowledges the trials he endured during his formative years.

It was a mother-raising-son-raising-mother situation. “My mom was only 25 when I was 10,” he says, “so she was still partying pretty hard back then.” The strains of a childhood filled with alcohol and drug-use, instability and poverty, and an absent father ended up proving useful fodder for his music.

“Even though I went through hard shit, now that I’m doing it, it all makes sense why I went through it—all the pain,” he explains.

“It’s my fuel.”

Yelawolf concedes that on his previous records, he didn’t dig very deep emotionally. The use of metaphors helped him avoid the truth. Yet, on his newest release “Radioactive,” he says he began dishing the details of his life as he knew it. “Recording is real therapy,” he says. “I can confide in [‘Radioactive’].”

Set to release on October 25th, 2011, “Radioactive” is the first full-length studio album Yelawolf has released under Shady Records. Record label founder Eminem signed the rapper last December. In fact, vast number of parallels run deep between both MCs. In the August 2011 edition of Rolling Stone, Yelawolf says, “I always wanted to meet Marshall and let him hear my shit. I was like, ‘Yo, man, I think that if he heard the shit he would really get it’ . . . There are so many similarities about the steps that I had to take, the steps he had to take in order to get to where he’s at. There are a lot of life similarities that we clicked on.”

Being white men in the rapping industry with troubled childhoods draws obvious correlations, but when it comes to musical stylings, Yelawolf has a remarkably individual sound. His wildly popular viral mixtape, “Trunk Muzik” (released in December 2010) demonstrates his ability to blend rap and Southern rock. He fuses the two with expert precision, blending his trademark staccato rap with soulful rock rhapsodies.

The combination is downright addictive.

Signing with the record company owned by an idol is a feat for Yelawolf, but success doesn’t come without challenges. “I hit rock bottom a lot,” he says. “But I never had Plan B—ever. Lookin’ at my mom and birth father, no one ever did it. No one followed their dreams. They blamed it on kids. But I had to break that curse . . . I just wanted more out of life than I could get from mixing mortar.”

Unsure of his current homebase, the musician has traversed the states, attended 15 schools as a child, and even began his tour at a very early age. “I’m used to living on the road,” he says. He’s taking it to the next level this go ‘round by introducing DJ Craze to his fans. “He’s brilliant,” Yelawolf boasts.

“We’re going all out on the visuals. It’s going to be a party for sure.”

Catch Yelawolf live with Almost Kings, SUPER bob, and DJ Craze at Hooligans in Jacksonville on Friday, September 9th. And make sure you don’t try to talk to him about accounting. He’s not interested. Trust me.

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oddball rhapsody:

//MUSIC

Mutemath’s latest tour stops at the Soapbox

W

hen thinking about the term

Mutemath, eclectic bleeps and blips and psychedelic dance beats very well may come to mind. It’s a title easily assumed to encompass nerd-rock or at best Pi-induced soundscapes. The reality is the Louisiana rock group take their music to a higher rhapsody—a mix of gritty blues, heavy riffs and panaromic melodies. Paul Meany’s smooth vocals marinate across his bandmates’ energetic instrumentals. Darren King (drums), Todd Gummerman (guitar) and Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (bass) leap toward a new fully orchestrated power of rhythmic force.

With two albums (“Mutemath,” “Armistice”) and three EPs under their belt (“Reset,” “Live at the El Rey,” “Spotlight”), as well as a Grammy nomination for their 2008 Best Short Form Music Video, “Typical” (which garnered a great fanbase thanks to YouTube), Mutemath began working on another LP last year. The birth of their independently produced and engineered album, “Odd Soul” (to be released October 4th) came head to head with a few trials and trib-

ell

by Raquel Caldw Soul Tour Mutemath’ s Odd 0 Tues., 9/13 • $2 ow: 8 p.m.

Sh Doors: 7 p.m.

N. Front St. Soapbox • 255 h.com http://mutemat ulations along the way. Mutemath recently interviewed with Charleston City Paper about bandmate Greg Hill’s departure (Ed. note: They weren’t available for an interview before encore’s press date).

Meany states, “Right as we started recording this new record ... Greg was ready to go. I think changing up the scenery was good.”

The outcome has allowed them a focused assessment of sound which extracts the heart of the blues from their hometown of New Orleans. They fuse alternative rock and soul into layered radio-friendly tunes.

Though gaining momentum and seeing the LP through didn’t come easy, the creativity which they’ve allowed fans to have with

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MATHEMATICIANS OF SOUND: Mutemath has a new record, ‘Odd Soul,’ coming out Oct. 4th and stops into Soapbox on Tuesday for a show.

Courtesy photo.

their title track “Odd Soul” certainly does.

It is easily accessible for the musician in all of us—yes, that’s right! Fans can log online, http://mutemath.com, and twist and knob away on an interactive video mixer. It is broken into six segments: drums, bass, guitar, synth, vocals and BG vocals.

After viewing their website, it makes sense why Roy Mitchell-Cãrdenas appears one second with his trendy black and white poncho and then a plain crew neck tee.

Simply put, guitar equals party poncho, and bass equals crew neck. The title track, although great in its original state, can be altered just by pressing solo and mute, or fidgeting with the slide of various volumes.

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(Admittedly, I spent a good amount of time “researching” the system.) Hence, Mutemath makes everyone a musician. To say they’ve gone above and beyond in marrying modern-day technology and marketing to a tech-savvy fanbase is an understatement.

They’re breaking down and syncing together not only their music but the foundation of it by which others can become inspired.

There’s no doubt the quartet will have as much forethought and energetic drive as they animate and engage at the Soapbox on September 13th. Notorious for keyboard handstands, emotional pummels on the drum set and sheer love for music, the band will bring an infectious swagger to Wilmington. It’s a nice preview to their October 4th release, and the onslaught of their Odd Soul Tour, which takes them to “Kimmel Live!” before they continue trekking across the nation.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Cross Country Seahawk Invitational 6pm at Intramural Fields

2011 Courtyard Wilmington Men’s Soccer Classic at UNCW Soccer Stadium FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Campbell vs. Wofford 5pm UNCW vs. Hartford 7:30pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Campbell vs. Hartford 1pm UNCW vs. Wofford 3:30pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina 6pm at Hanover Gym

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2011 Hilton Garden Inn Mayfaire Volleyball Tournament at Hanover Hall FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

N.C. State vs. Charleston Southern 5pm UNCW vs. East Carolina 7:30pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

N.C. State vs. East Carolina 10:30am UNCW vs. Charleston Southern 1pm East Carolina vs. Charleston Southern 5pm UNCW vs. N.C. State 7:30 pm

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

soundboard a preview of tunes all over town this week

SEA PANS Steel Drums every Thursday Oceanfront Terrace • 7-10pm

LIVE MUSIC

the t a lo F ’t n Do m!

Mainstrea

Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Friday, September 9

SHAYWISE Saturday, September 10

MIKE O’DONNELL Friday, September 16

POTATO HEAD

Saturday, September 17

RANDY MCQUAY

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440

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

LEGREE & ZAC NYE’S ACOUSTIC —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393

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

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

STEVEN COMPTON —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680

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

LIVE music on the patio at 4pm every Sunday through fall.

UPCOMING DATES September 11th

OVERTYME September 18th

HEART & SOUL

September 25th

CENTRAL PARK October 2nd

MARK ROBERTS & BREEZE Complete schedule available at BluewaterDining.com/music or fan us on Facebook!

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

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GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

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

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

JOHNNIE ACOUSTIC

OUTDOOR SERENADE: Bred of Oregon roots, Todd Snider will get a feel for Southeastern NC as he croons with the crickets at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday, September 9. Photo credit: Senor McGuire

LIVE ACOUSTIC

KARAOKE WITH SCOTT

LIVE JAZZ

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

—Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

ACRONYCAL

DJ

—Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026

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

DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

NO DOLLAR $HOES 9PM-12AM; DJ TIME 12-2AM

TOP 40 DJ

—Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

TRIVIA WITH DJ

MIKE O’DONNELL; TANSTRUM (7:30PM, 2ND FLOOR)

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

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

BENNY HILL

TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ

—Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

LIVE JAZZ

KARAOKE

—Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026

—Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

JEREMY NORRIS

DJ LORD WALRUS

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

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

KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL

FRIED LOT

—Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

—Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115

DJ SIR NICK BLAND

FIREDANCE & DRUMS @ DARK, DJ MIT PSYTRANCE (11PM)

OPEN MIC WITH MIKE NORRIS

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

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

SEA PANS

KERSTEN CAPRA

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

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

KIM DICSO

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

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

—Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

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

KARAOKE

KARAOKE

DJ DR. JONES

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

DJ BATTLE

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

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

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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

—Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

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

DJ

PORT CITY TRIO

—Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

KARAOKE —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090

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

PEASANTS FEAST: BLACK HELLATONES, THE REPUBLICANS, DIRTY DAKOTAS, CAUCASIANS, JUDE EDEN, KIM DICSO —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

FRED FLYNN —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE

L SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) KARAOKE

LIZ PINA, KEVIN KOLB —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700

GALEN ON GUITAR

—Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

KARAOKE

DUELING PIANOS

—The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

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

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

DJ

ARTIST SYMPOSIUM

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

—Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704

DJ SIR NICK BLAND

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS

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

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

DJ WILLIE STYLEZ

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

KARAOKE WITH DJ MICK

DJ P FUNK

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

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

PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS

DJ BATTLE

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

—Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

KARAOKE

DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

—Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-328-4090

JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL

KARAOKE

—Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395

SHAYWISE

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

JOHNNIE ACOUSTIC —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

BENNY HILL TRIO —New York Pasta House, 130 N. Front St.; 763-7272

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

KENNEDY PARK —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

MIKE O’DONNELL

KARAOKE

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

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

BIG SOMETHING

KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS

DOORS: 9:00 $7

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24

& THE SWIMMING MACHINE / MASSIVE GRASS

THROUGH THE DECADES 2

PEEPSHOW CABARET:

JUSTIN LACY

TREVOR HALL

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

SCI-FI CINDER CATS

DOORS: 8:00 $5ADV/$7 DOS

CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM

BROUHAHA REVUE

TODD SNIDER

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

DOORS: 7:00 $8/ADV $10/DOS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23

THE CLAMS

DAVE MEYER

MIKE ADAMS

Island, 458-8434

OVERTYME

THIS CONDITION/THIS LOVE

L SHAPE LOT

PARLOR MOB

—Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd., 910-509-2026

-—Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, Pleasure

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

DJ

—Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

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

eMAKO BAND

BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS

DOORS: 8:00 $7ADV/$10 DOS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16

—New York Pasta House, 130 N. Front St.; 763-7272

MFA, NATE NASTI, SPITFIRE

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

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773

JONAS SEES IN COLOR

ASG

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

PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2)

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9

DJ BATTLE

GRENOLDO FRAZIER

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

DJ BATTLE

L SHAPE LOT

910.251.8500 FOR MORE INFO

STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 2563838

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

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

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE & AT THE SOAPBOX OFFICE OPEN DAILY NOON-2AM

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

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

DOORS: 9:00 FREE

DOORS: 8:00 $8

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18

TUESDAY OCTOBER 11

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 14

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5

OCTOBER 26 & 27

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6

SOUTHBOUND & DOWN PREFEST FEST

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16

YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND

KATE VOEGLE, PARACHUTE KEVIN HAMMOND

BONNIE PRINCE BILLY

BLIVET

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS

MADI DIAZ / KEEGAN DEWITT

FRIDAY NOVERMBER 18

BLIND LEMON PLEDGE

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 2563838

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

MONDAY OCTOBER 10

MONDAY NOVEMBER 28

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 2563838

DJ

TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK

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

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION (GUNS N’ ROSES TRIBUTE)

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ

—The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

BRENT STIMMEL

—Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424

KERSTEN CAPRA

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

—Italian Gourmet Market, 27 N. Front St., 257-8485

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

A FEW GOOD LIARS

DIXIELAND ALLSTARS

—Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424

—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

E-TRAIN BLUES BAND

THREE MAN RIVER BAND

—Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

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

BROUHAHA REVUE —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785

YELAWOLF, SUPER BOB, ALMOST KINGS, DJ CRAZE —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086

T.O.M.D. (GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

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

BEAR HANDS

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

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

THURSDAY $30.00 4-Course Prix Fixe!

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LIVE JAZZ

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

—Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd., 910-509-2026

LIVE ACOUSTIC

DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 2563838

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

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—Carolina Courtyard Park, corner of Chestnut and N. 3rd. St.; 798-6301

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Everyday 1/2&PRICE 4-7pm LEGREE ZAC NYE’SAPPS ACOUSTIC —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393

OPEN MIC NIGHT —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440

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

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

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

STEVEN COMPTON —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680

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

JEREMY NORRIS —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

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

GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

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

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

SAI COLLINS —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc., 256-0115 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

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LEGENDARY DUO: John Legend will open for Sade on Saturday, September 10 at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 9/8-10: Hopscotch Music Festival 9/12: Buckethead, Lynx 9/13: Okkervil River, Wye Oak

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/9: Ghostland Observatory 9/10: Bruce Cockburn 9/11: Starfucker, Beat Connection, Alexico

THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 9/7: Manu Chao La Ventura 9/12: TV On The Radio

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 9/9: Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Thompson Square

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/8: Chasing Edison, Fusebox Poet, Swift Robinson, Damsel Down 9/9: Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute) 9/10: S.O.Stereo THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 9/9: Michael Ian Black, Greg Brown 9/10: Swans, Sir Richard Bishop 9/11: Sister Hazel, John Milstead 9/13: Los Lonely Boys, The Kicks HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 9/7: Bright Eyes, First Aid Kit

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 9/10: Ron White TIME WARNER CABLE MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 ROCK QUARRY RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 831-6400 9/10: Jason Aldean GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 9/10: Sade, John Legend ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWY. 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-1111 9/10: The Oak Ridge Boys

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LIVE

TEAM TRIVIA 8pm - 10pm followed by

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FRIDAY September 9 Live Music

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trivia night plus

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Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

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Jam Sandwich Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

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Tales and advice from a local filmmaking duo

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10 years old, Brandon Ewers and Joshua Lowry have been making films as friends and equal partners. A decade ago the duo made the move to Wilmington to further pursue their dreams on the silver screen. In that time, they have produced a number of films including “Confession,” “The Montclair Crew,” “ICN” and “Willow Creek,” as well as the well-received, but short-lived show, “Let’s Find Out.” In the coming weeks they will be premiering “The Watchers”—a summation of all of their years of experience and dedication to their craft. I sat down with the pair to talk about their unique point of view on the Wilmington movie scene and to learn if they had any words of wisdom for aspiring filmmakers. ince they were

encore: Did you come to Wilmington specifically for the film scene?

Brandon Ewers: Absolutely. I wasn’t sure exactly where I wanted to go, but I knew film was where it [would] to be. I came down to visit

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by Zach McKeow r encore contributo and was like, “Wow, it’s at the beach, has a movie studio, people are filming.” Josh and I saw John Travolta—for me, to see Travolta, the filming and cameras, I was like, “This is home, this is it.” e: I understand you hit a bit of a low point after the show, “Let’s Find Out,” which you directed at the Reel Cafe was cancelled. What kind of impact did it have on you?

BE: I was wiped after that show. It took a lot out of me. It was a lot of pressure, and I was disappointed at the end. I thought I was done for a while.” Josh and I kind of put it on idle : we stopped acting, we stopped writing, and I was just kind of like, “Is this really what I want to do? Do I have the energy to put this much effort into it?” e: But you got back into it. How did that come about?

BE: Both of our families are very supportive.

We just started talking about doing it again and knocking around some ideas. Then my mom got me this really nice GL2 Canon camera and I felt like it was time to get back on the horse.

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e: Shifting gears to your actual process: During production how do you deal with the inevitable, unexpected pitfalls?

BE: That’s one of the biggest challenges of moviemaking. It’s crazy hard, because it’s not just you doing it, it’s a huge collaborative effort with all these different facets and personalities trying to go in the same direction. On the fly, you have to make up stuff. e: How does the dynamic of having two people in charge instead of one work out?

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BE: I think we make a really good team. . . .

We don’t always get along [or] see eye to eye.

When we think what the other person is doing is sucking, we’ll say it, and we’ll try to meet somewhere in the middle.

I write and direct, Josh does all of the technical, lighting, sound and edits. Josh will help me with a script, and I sit down with him when he edits; we share ideas. We’ll bump heads, but somehow, someway, that’s better. We push each other to make each other better. e: What’s the end goal for you two? When can you say mission accomplished?

BE: Creating the interest. With that, we’ve kind of done our jobs, in a way.

JL: If the audience leaves the theater wanting more then I think that’s what you really want.

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e: What words of advice do you have fort someone with a great idea or a script? fi BE: Really have a deep understanding of whatm you’re getting into if you’re serious about it—c even if it’s a small thing. . . .Be original. Evenm if it’s bad, be original. Don’t go, ‘I’m going toc make ‘Halloween’-meets-’Alien’ or ‘Die Hard’l on a school bus.’ . . . Don’t make it incoher-“ ent, but have a vision. You have to dig deep andi think outside the box. t JL: Set your goals realistically. For instance, ins making ‘The Watchers,’ I didn’t set the goal tob be on ABC or FX a year from now. I think it’sa setting yourself up for failure. Be realistic [and]t hopeful. We have enough to make a pilot; we“ can do that. I can edit, we have a camera, wee can write a script, and we have enough friends that are committed enough to do what we canb do.That’s a realistic goal. p S e: Do you think directing a movie with an at-a titude that you’re making the next huge thingp is an advantage or disadvantage? m BE: By going in and thinking you’re making thed next ‘Pulp Fiction’ or ‘Clerks,’ you’re settingA yourself up for a big fall. . . . You’re losing focusc on what’s important . . . . Let the audience de-a cide on whether it’s a classic film or not. p JL: Be confident in what you’re doing, buts don’t be cocky. t BE: And if you fail, do it again. Every goodf director has made bad movies. Every single one. Too much is going on to make a moviem perfect every time. s t e: So what’s next? t BE: As far as technical aspects and the busi-r ness side of things, we absolutely have a lota to learn; that’s what we’re doing now—tryingF to take the next step in our careers that we’vet been doing since we were 10. We’re ready tob start showing the world our stuff. fl

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Dumpster diving for gems like ‘Colombiana’

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elcome to the end of sum-

mer. It’s a dumping ground for movies that Hollywood isn’t quite sure what to do with—a weird, awkward time of year. The blockbuster movie season has ended, and everything seems to go on standby until November.

Personally, I’m a fan of this strange fringe universe. Every week we get movies that PR departments can’t quite figure out to whom to market.

Maybe it’s a big-budget studio movie that didn’t test well, or a high-concept movie that defies explanation, or a modestly budgeted crowd-pleaser that seems too small for summer but too violent for the holidays. To put it best, dumpster-diving can be fun!

“Colombiana” is an exciting acrtion/revenge film that revels in its filthy excesses. This is the kind of tmovie the dumpster exists to show—case. Producer Luc Besson has nmade these kind of movies his entire ocareer. He practically relaunched the ’low-budget action flick with 1990’s -“La Femme Nikita.” After directding some truly epic low-budget action pieces, like “Léon: The Profesnsional,” Besson eventually moved obehind the camera, and started producing sa number of thrillers and action films like ]the “Transporter” movies and “Taken.” e“Colombiana” is of the same ilk. High on eenergy, low on story. s Cataleya is a young girl (Amandla Stennberg) living in Bogotá. Her life is pictureperfect until her family is brutally murdered.

Sure, it’s a plot point that shouldn’t surprise -anyone. It’s Bogotá, whose only cinematic gpurpose seems to exist as a backdrop for movies about people killed by the illegal edrug trade. (Cinematically speaking, South gAmerica doesn’t get much love. With the exsception of Rio De Janeiro, its terrain comes -across like the world’s most arid garbage pile.) After Cataleya’s parents are murdered, tshe makes her way to America and begins to obsess about killing everyone responsible dfor slaying her family. e Flash forward a few years—we meet emodern-day Cataleya (Zoe Saldana). She’s super sexy, cunning and all about the righteous kill. The paper-thin plot is little more than an excuse to get Cataleya into elabo-rate assassination scenarios while wet tand/or sweaty. Hot on her heels are some gFBI agents who have been investigating ethe killings since all of the victims have obeen tagged with the image of a cataleya flower. Yeah, I know. Ballsy, right? Leav-

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fort, the action works best when its large and senseless. The villains are the typical greedy, clichéd stereotypes who possess the depth of a pamphlet on tact written by the Kardashians. It’s simple, stupid, violent fun. Not quite good enough to be a re-watchable guilty pleasure, but not bad enough where I left the theater feeling cheated.

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9/11: Food Inc. is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner. The film examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees. narrated by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser

Terri SWEET, SEXY KILLER: Zoe Saldana stars in ‘Colombiana,’ one of the many movies strewn throughout Hollywood’s graveyard in the late summer season. Courtesy photo.

ing her name at the scene of every crime?

Not exactly the best way to remain anonymous, and a slam dunk for the prosecutor who ends up trying the case.

I’m not entirely sure about Zoe Saldana.

I’ve seen her in a half-dozen pictures, and I don’t have any real feelings about her, positive or negative. She’s a perfectly functional actress who tends to over-emote a smidge. Yet, she’s easy enough on the eyes and believable as a severely scarred killing machine. There’s some effort made to try and make Cataleya’s story even more tragic. She has a somewhat normal life she’s crafted for herself and a relationship with a good looking artist. Life for the modern woman is not easy. Juggling a relationship, a career and a childhood obsession with revenge takes its toll. They don’t make self-help books that cover this kind of thing.

The movie’s more kinetic elements are what save it from becoming more than a pile of melodramatic pulp. People are dying in droves. It’s a virtual murder-palooza.

Like Besson’s previously produced ef-

If sex and violence had a baby, she would be named “Colombiana.” And that’s fine. I don’t go into a movie like this expecting high art; I’m completely comfortable watching a movie whose only goals are violent and base.

This time last year, we were swimming in the dumpster with awesome movies like “Machete.” “Colombiana” never quite achieves the same kind of B-movie awesomeness, but for what it is—a simple action thriller—it’s a single, solitary notch above average.

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Wrighstville Beach Park Free • All movies Friday at dusk Each Friday Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec will host a free family movie night in the park, sponsored by various local churches, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Activities begin at dusk. Picnic baskets and coolers are welcome, but no alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be cancelled. www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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what’s for dinner?

Find it in the premier dining guide for the Port CIty AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

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

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

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

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sun 12pm-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Friday and Saturday nights at both locations.

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

C.G. Dawgs

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

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

Indochine 7 Wayne Drive (910) 251-9229

Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

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

Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am – 3pm.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

HENRY’S

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

tions 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.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

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

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Tues.- Sun. 5pm

VOTED

“BEST GYM”

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

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch 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.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TEMPTATIONS EVERYDAY GOURMET

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef,

Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies.

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and

PORTER’S NECK 7979 Market St. • 910-686-1766 LONGLEAF MALL 4310 Shipyard Blvd. • 910-350-8289 RACINE (NEXT TO HOME DEPOT) 200 Racine Drive • 910-392-3999

“NO PAYMENT FOR 90 DAYS” 3 months free!!!

Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG THAI AND BIG THAI TWO

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

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

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

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SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs. 4pm10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

EURO FUSION PRESS 102

Espresso. Panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can

also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. (910) 3994438.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Wed. Sat. 8am - until and Sunday brunch from 9am-3pm, ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s Best Panini, according to encore readers ■ WEBSITE: www.Press102.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

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

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

OUR CRÊPES & MORE

Try something different to eat! Our Crêpes & More, a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or to go.

Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat.

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat, everything on the menu is available. On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Forestiere Royale or Tahiti are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type Sub like the Pain Bagnat are worth the detour too!

On the sweet side, The Versailles, St- Tropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissants & Chocolate Croissants. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties! Located at 3810 Oleander Dr. NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8am – 3pm!

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Thursday - Friday 9 am – 8 pm. Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 3 pm.

Monday Closed.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years.

Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz.

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

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11am –

10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am-2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5pm-10pm.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and GlutenFree products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street.

You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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

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

Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality

attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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

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

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

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 300 wines available by the bottle—from some of the best boutique and cult wines to everyday values that work with any budget. We use a state-of-the-art wine preservation system—the N2Vin system—to keep our wine fresh and at the perfect temperature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

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

Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal

with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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took my first trip to nyc in my

early ‘20s. My mom—forever known for taking sporadic trips—thought it was time for me to see the Big Apple.

It was winter when we arrived. Together, we hopped out of the Lincoln car that transported us around the city. We stood in front of a neon red sign—Katz’s. Inside the delicatessen, a blue light shined bright overhead: “Send a salami to your boy in the army!” it read. Butcher knives pounded away on cutting boards and sliced through the grain of juicy meat (a lost art), and echoes of happy conversation rivaled the holler of a busy chef calling out, “Next!” from behind the glass counter. Bells rang, the wind loudly swooped in and out of the door as more people piled in. My mouth watered at the aroma of hot smoked pastrami and freshly baked rye bread. It was, to say the least, a delicious experience.

Since its founding in 1888 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during the teeming 20th century of immigration, Katz’s has changed very little. Sure, the light fixtures host more eco-friendly bulbs, but the vibe is still very much the same. Famed among locals, vacationers and on the big screen (“When Harry Met Sally,” “Donnie Brasco”), Katz’s is most symbolic for its oversized pastrami sandwiches and hot dogs, both of which are considered to be New York’s greatest. A link for many in New York, where heritage meets the heart, Katz’s Delicatessen ships their renowned meats, pickles, knishes, mustard, and cheesecake anywhere stateside for loyal customers to continue and enjoy. And, to my delight, I learned the military roots I briefly witnessed years ago from a glowing blue neon sign have deepened with even more dedication to serve those whom are currently serving us.

Originating in World War II, the founder of Katz’s, Harry Tarowsky, had three sons

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Your Boy in the Send a Salami to sen Katz’s Delicates atessen.com www.katzsdelic (212) 254-2246 in the armed forces. Each week he’d send dried, aged salamis to his boys. When customers came in upset and unsure what to send to their loved ones on the European and Pacific fronts, Tarowsky would offer a simple suggestion that would become the embodiment of one of Katz’s most famed traditions for 70 years: “Send a salami to your boy in the Army!”

“Tarowsky was my great uncle,” says veteran Commander Robert Albinder, a U.S. Navy reserve, Officer in Charge, with Detachment 5, Surgical Company B, 4th Medical Battalion. Part of the Navy-Marine Corps team that supported the Marine Corps’ 6th Communications Battalion, Albinder served green side with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for 13 years out of his 20-and-half year term. He was also stationed at Camp Lejeune during the late ‘80s. Today, and for the past 29 years, he has also served as general manager of Katz’s, and with a heavy Marine Corps family connection.

“I love the strong attachment we have always had to the military,” Albinder says. “We get thousands of service members through our doors. This place has a strong military connection to it—no matter what branch.”

The safety Albinder and the rest of the country feels on home turf can never be repaid fully. Albinder knows firsthand that any amount of reciprocation and appreciation shown means a lot to a soldier.

“I feel good every time an order goes out to our service members overseas,” he says.

“It makes me think of my time served in the

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SALAMIS ABROAD! “Send a salami to your boy in the Army!’ has been a long-standing tradition of Katz’s Delicatessen, the famed eatery out of New York, NY. Courtesy photo from Katz Deli.

military, when I was away from home. We get letters from service members all the time and we hang on to them. Some letters, if they don’t reveal any personal information, we’ll put on our wall and we always take a moment to reread them. They mean a lot to us.”

Referenced in the Tom Lehrer song, “So Long, Mom,” with the lyrics, “Remember Mommy, I’m off to get a commie, so send me a salami, and try to smile somehow,” it is playfully suggested that Katz’s helped end the war. According to legend, when artillery units ran out of shells, they’d throw Katz’s salamis instead. The enemy loved the meat so much, they’d surrender altogether.

“We’ve been doing this continually longer than anyone else in the business and way before the actual slogan caught on,” Albinder explains.

Appropriately, orders for their corned beef Reuben rings in the background during our

conversation. As if on cue, Albinder admits the love for sending a taste of New York to citizens serving our nation abroad.

“We try to make the life of our service members and the life of their comrades better,” he notes. “It’s not just salami. It’s something from home. It’s a taste of home— and when you get it when you’re far away it means a lot.”

From privates in the enlisted ranks all the way to the chief of Naval Operations, Katz’s ships salamis to everyone. Sizes vary from 1.5, 2.5 and a whopping 3.5 pounds. Whether a native New Yorker stationed stateside, missing that certain tasty treat, or a family member or spouse looking to send a few pounds to their service person, Katz’s provides a connection of great family tradition.

It’s no wonder they take the lead on delicatessen conventions, outstanding customer service and service to our country.

“We want, more than anything, for those serving to know we’re proud of you—all of you!” he says, his voice cracking with emotion. “And we thank you for protecting us.

We’re here, doing our part to hopefully make you feel better.”

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Brunswick County celebrates diversity and culture

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Bruswick County Intercultural Festival goes into its eighth year of celerbrating our area’s diverse population. Photos courtesy of Mari-Lou Wong-Chong

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he most invaluable experiences are

those that expose us to the unfamiliarity of other cultures. There are few, if any things, I am more proud of than my two years living on an island in the South Pacific. As a Peace Corps volunteer in the Kingdom of Tonga, a practically unheard of group of islands, I was—for all intents and purposes—a teacher. However, I found myself more privy as a student, learning much more from my submergence into its culture.

Founded on immigration, the United States’ melting pot of civilians evolve cultural boundaries, making it difficult to define on a whole. Taking chances to learn about others, in many ways, sheds light on our own. Thus, Brunswick County’s Intercultural Festival has gradually brought more cross-cultural education to local children and adults by featuring the area’s history and world culture. Going into its eighth event, the festival is free, and packed with numerous performing artists, children’s activities and an international pavilion. There’s also an intercontinental food tasting.

Initial inspiration for the intercultural event began as a gathering of the Hispanic community— with the intent of expanding into other ethnicities.

Current co-chair Mari-Lou Wong-Chong confirms, “It has evolved tremendously.” Born in the Philippines and educated in the States and Canada, Wong-Chong moved to Brunswick County over five years ago. She immediately garnered interest in the festival but noticed it wasn’t quite di-

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verse enough at the time. With her experience as the program manager for Asian Americans of the Pittsburgh Federal Equal Employment Agency, Wong-Chong jumped in head first.

“I introduced the idea of the International Pavilion,” she explains, “where educational cultural displays from different countries could be presented. The first year was received very favorably, [and by] word of mouth, we discovered many local residents from different ethnic backgrounds. Year after year, we continue adding more countries under the pavilion.”

Not alone in her efforts, Wong-Chong collaborated with many to conceptualize the event. Today, dedicated volunteers commit to the planning committee, and sponsors support the quest for global intercultural education in our own backyard. As many as 3,000 people have enjoyed the festival in the past. Countries from all over the world are represented from Europe to Asia, Latin America to Africa, Caribbean to Brunswick County.

Ethnic restaurants from the area and individual contributors donate food. This year, festival goers will journey the world through gastronomical experience for $5. “To date we have at least 17 different cuisines,” Wong-Chong reveals. “Can’t beat that for less than a fast-food combo meal!”

While cross-cultural education excels, hourly door prizes will be given out during entertainment spots. Most importantly, education will be at the forefront of the cultural immersion, as folks can learn the Argentine Tango or about the Czech Re-

public’s City of 100 Towers. They will be able to hear about Mexico’s Aztec heritage and Central America’s Mayan ruins.

Focusing on education and children outreach, Supply Elementary School students will display what they’re learning about in their global studies class. The children’s choir will also present songs learned from different countries, while a local resident who was born in the area will share his passion for historical data about Brunswick County.

“It is my vision that [the intercultural festival] will continue to grow as something Brunswick County and the surrounding area will look forward to every year, even long after me,” Wong-Chong concludes. “American culture is in a state of evolution. We are seeing [different] people becoming part of the community. Given this fact, it’s imperative for us and our children [to] understand the importance of various cultures of the world and not look at the[m] with fear and apprehension. By educating ourselves, our children and the community, we maximize our potential, our understanding and our tolerance for each other so that we can all live in peace.”

The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival will take place Saturday, September 10th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College, located just off Highway 17. For information on the Intercultural Festival, e-mail: interculturalfestival@hotmail.com, visit http://interculturalfestival.wordpress.com or call 910-842-6566.

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We’re taking to the civilian streets this week to get some insight into what people showcase on their bodies and why. First uo: Katie Adkins is a twentysomething artist who has a penchant for retro tats and Japanese culture. We talked to her about her skin art and the thought process and appeal behind it. encore How do you usually decide on the image? And how does it come to fruition between you and the artist? Do you draw it, do they, etc?

Katie Adkins: Usually, it’s a particular style of tattoo that I’m aiming for (i.e traditional, Japanese). Most of the images are recycled and just tweaked. The majority of the time I just give the artist an idea of what I want and let them draw it up.

Everyone should just remember when getting a tattoo that not everything can be turned into a tattoo—so listen to what your artist has to say! e: Tell me the meaning behind your pirate-inspired ink?

KA: Most people who are heavily tattooed don’t have meaning behind their tattoos and I am no exception. e: Where did you get it?

KA: I got this tattoo [pirate skull and crossbones; pictured] at Glenn’s Tattoo Service [in Carrboro, NC], which is a great shop and has great artists. e: I understand you have numerous inks; when did you fall in love with skin art?

KA: I loved tattoos before I even got my first one. I got that the day I turned 18! I have always loved art, and tattoos are just another form of it. e: What about it connects with you?

KA: The great thing about tattoos is no matter how good or bad they are, each one reminds you of a certain time in your life.

So, in a way, it’s like having your own personal time line that you get to add on to. e: Do you have another in mind?

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KA: I have a lot more in mind! I want to get a Japanese sleeve on my left arm, but first I want to get something for my daughter (who will be born sometime in October).

Her father and I are both planning on getting a tattoo for her, but we want to meet her before we decide what it will be. e: Weirdest place you have a tattoo?

KA: I suppose my hand is the strangest place I have a tattoo. e: What’s the most interesting response you’ve received from a tattoo?

KA: I have a shark tattooed on my hand, and someone once asked if I was a sharkattack survivor. e: Do you like it when people ask you about them? Or is it more of a personal thing?

KA: I never got tattoos for the attention but everyone wants to talk to you about them! At this point, I would rather not have strangers approach me about my tattoos because I’m just tired of making small talk about something that I rarely think about.

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Champagne and light appetizers will be served upon arrival, followed by a five course dinner. $100 plus tax and gratuity. $25 of every dinner will be donated to Wine to Water. Donations will also be gladly accepted that evening.

We will also be showcasing two new wines, The Merlot and the Viognier, which will be served as well as, the Chardonnay and Red Zinfandel.

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2001 Toyota Tundra Limited

Leather, 5 Spd., Diesel

Auto, V6, CD, Leather, Sunroof, Alloys

2WD, Low Miles, Leather

$14,900

$11,900

$11,900

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH

3317 Masonboro Loop Rd. (910) 791-1019

LIVE BANDS ALL DAY FOOD SPECIALS

• • • • •

On the corner of Masonboro Loop Rd. and Pine Grove Road.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ‘til 2am

Come party with the people who really know how to throw a St. Paddy’s Day Bash!

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Furniture - Antiques & Vintage Artwork • Collectibles Men’s & Women’s Clothing Sports Equipment Jewelry & The Unusual

We Will Pick Up Your Tax Deductible Donations A Non-Profit Corporation

420 Eastwood Road, Suite 113 • 910-228-5869

STORE HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM UNTIL 6PM encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 47

It’s our 10 Year Anniversary in Wilmington and we’re celebrating all month long!

PARTY TIME!

Saturday October 1st PUTT TO WIN A

$20,000 CUSTOM BIKE FROM

AN 8 DAY, 7 NIGHT VACATION and MORE!

EAT WINGS, RAISE FUNDS Friday 9/9 - Sunday 9/11

For every Traditional Wing sold we are donating 10¢ to our local Police and Fire Department.

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY 5-7pm

1/2 price Appetizers Tacos, Burritos, and Sandwiches

Live Latin Music returns to Mixto Saturdays 6-9pm

Pura Vida!

5 South Water Street Downtown Wilmington 910-399-4501 48 encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com

2001 PRICES

$4.99

LUNCH SPECIALS 35¢ WING TUESDAYS

$3 Tall Draft Beer of the Month

k:

5-7pm

DOG, DINE & WINE

Bring your dogs, eat or just meet and greet $5 glass pours on featured wines, weekly drink specials and dog treats.

Leashes required and HAPPY DOGS welcomed!!

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY live music - listing the musician every week, 7-10pm SUNDAY 1/2 price wines great spot to come out and enjoy the outdoors!!

Cheese, chocolate and wine - mighty fine!!

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

1/2 PRICE MENU EVERY DAY

On Our Open Air Dec Every Tuesday

Old Eastwood Rd. 910.798.9464

LIVE MUSIC

Select Sushi and Appetizers

7pm-10pm

choose from more than 20 options

SAT. Sept. 10

DAVE MEYER

138 South Front Street 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

Thursday Karaoke starting at 10:00pm $5 Sapporo 22oz cans $2 Sake Shots 33 S. Front St. 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172 www.yosake.com

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Open 7 days 11am-2am

WILMINGTON’S DOWNTOWN SPORTS PUB ALL MAJOR SPORTS PACKAGES 118 Princess Street • Downtown Wilmington • 910-763-4133

Every Friday & Saturday Night

Dueling Pianos

Best pub food downtown!

ing the DAY’S with 1/2 price wings dur COLLEGE FOOTBALL THURS ket Tic day ll and Sunday NFL Sun game, Saturday College footba d. with wing specials all weeken

winner of best wings and best place to watch the game Monday

Trivia from Hell WEDNESDAY

ladies night 1/2 price wine and $5 Martinis

Tuesday

Hell’s Hold’em Sunday

$5.99 Daily Lunch Combos

NFL Ticket 1/2 PRICE

Service Industry Night

APPS

4-7pm MON.-THURS

Great drink specials and 1/2 price apps after 9PM

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264 Nutt St Downtown Wilmington (910) 763-0141

LIVE MUSIC 10PM - 1AM

SEPT. 9 Johnnie Acoustic SEPT. 10 E-Train Blues Band SEPT. 16 Soul Power Posse SEPT. 17 Robert Berry SEPT. 23 Coleman Daily SEPT. 24 J-J No-No SEPT. 30 Back 2 Back

Join us this NFL Season, 12 flat screen t.v.’s inside & out on our fully stocked Patio lounge & bar, Direct T.V.’s Sunday Ticket.

Home of $1.00 Taco Mondays & $1.00 Draft Beer. $7.00 Platter of 20 Wings on Sunday’s. $.75 Frog Legs on Thursdays. encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 53

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CORKBOARD Available for your next CD or Demo

KAREN KANE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 33 year veteran Producer/Engineer

200 album credits

Dreaming Of A Career In The Music Industry?

AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES Music Recording, Mixing, Pro Tools, Studio Production Classes offered in Jan., Apr. and Sept.

(910) 681-0220 or mixmama.com

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HOT GIRLS

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or hot guys who need

HELP WANTED

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Experience preferred but not required.

Please Call 910-508-0041 want to get the word out about your business...

ADVERTiSE ON THE

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summer heat can

Black Sea Grill

with our 1.99 microbrew mug special.

* Mediterranean Cuisine *

Front Street Brewery 910.251.1935 9 North Front Street, Downtown Wilmington FrontStreetBrewery.com

CERAMiC TilE

Installation & Repairs

•Kitchens •Bathrooms •Entryways •Fireplaces •And More

CAll 791-0688 FOR DETAilS

910-616-0470

NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Sell your unwanted items in the AdPak

Personal Items For sale $1000 or less are Free For 4 weeks! In PrInt & onlIne www.adpakweekly.com • Call AdPak @ 791-0688

Explore Marvelous

Rio de Janeiro

• aDUlt martIal arts • GraPPlInG

- No Contracts - Drop In Rates Available

to cool off from the

CORKBOARD

4wEEKS - ONlY $50

Are YOU reAdY tO tAke it tO the Next LeveL?

Casual Family Dining & Heart Healthy Entrees Char-Grilled Kebabs * Fresh Seafood * Baby Lamb Chops Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Vegan Menu ___________________________ Open for Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-Til.

Free Estimates

118 South Front St. (910) 254-9990 www.blackseagrill.com

want to get the word out about your business...

ADVERTiSE ON THE

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Ascend Sugarloaf by cable car for mesmerizing views of Rio’s coastline and rolling forest.

Indulge in a typical Churrascaria dinner, a true Brazilian feast.

Marvel at the views from Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Enjoy visits to Ipanema, Copacabana, and the Grumari beaches.

Admire the botanic gardens at the Burle Marx Estate, the collection of Brazilian folk art at Casa do Pontal and much more!

with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

January 24 - 31, 2012 For more information, visit www.wilmingtonchamber.org or call Kellie Fiore at Coastline Travel Management at (910) 685-4508

Per Person Rates Double Occupancy: $2,649 Single: $3,049 Price includes: round trip air fare from Wilmington, full hotel stay at the Intercontinental Rio, 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners and more. encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 55

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Mon-Thur 11am-8pm • Fri Sat 11am-9:30pm

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Marine Life Specialties • Tropical Fish & Coral Sales • Anything & Everything for Saltwater Aquariums-fish, corals, water, food, chemicals • Also maintenance of tanks available • Licensed and Insured

Saltwaterles aquarium esnaance and maint

4314 Market St in the Plaza on Market • 910-251-8900 56 encore | september 7-13, 2011 | www.encorepub.com