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Live Local Live Small

he Live Local method of economics hopes to trap money in our system— city, county, state, region, etc.— for as long as possible. More so, it keeps as much of it recirculating in our local economy as long as possible. In order for this to work, money has to come into the system. That happens through a variety of methods: people receive pay checks from employers; the federal government pays military personnel; the state or county pays its employees; and for business owners, we get our boost from people spending money with our business.

Encorians, we are in grave danger of losing that influx of new money to the system. We have to talk about this. In spite of the NC General Assembly’s claims that the purpose behind the laws passed in the past year was to foster a more business-friendly environment, we, the state of North Carolina, are doing everything possible to scare investment and economic growth as far from our doors as possible. More over, we are creating an oppressive climate that will force people, teachers especially, to leave like the Joads fleeing devastation. They’ll start looking for opportunities west or north of here.

Though I hear general grumbling on the subject from many quarters, it seems the North Carolina NAACP are the loudest voice calling out that the “Emperor Wears No Clothes.”

Through the highly successful campaign known as Moral Mondays, they have succeeded in drawing bright attention to our plight and countering the narrative that this legislation is the will of the people.

By mid-July over 900 people had been arrested in direct acts of “civil disobedience” at the North Carolina Legislative Building. That cannot be an anomaly, and it cannot be dismissed. For a person to make the informed decision to willfully protest what they believe to be an unjust law, and to place themselves in a position to be arrested, is not a decision made lightly.

Deborah Dicks Maxwell, president of the New Hanover County NAACP, was among many arrested over the summer. “I was not able to participate in 1963,” Maxwell observes, as she was still a very young child. “But, as the regression of the laws came about, I was very saddened that my parents, and others’ parents, would see everything they had achieved for their children taken back through oppressive voter suppression.”

Though anxiety may set in for many people choosing to take chances with the law, Maxwell talks with eyes and hands of confidence and logic. She rhetorically asks, “When you know you’re right, what is there to be nervous about?”

It had me thinking about how our representatives and senator voted regarding voter re-

NAACP fights for every American’s fundamental rights By: Gwenyfar Rohler

Above: Deborah Dicks Maxwell, president of the New Hanover County NAACP, continues to protest on Moral Mondays. Photo by Trent Williams

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Class sizes are bigger; when adding a shortage of teachers, shouldn’t our representatives worry as much as we do about the quality of education we are presenting all of our children? How can we possibly hope to attract businesses here when anyone with children in their family would look at this situation and run quickly the other way?

Rick Catlin and Ted Davis voted in favor of these changes; Susi Hamilton voted against.

Thom Goolsby voted in favor.

So, what does all of this mean and how can it possibly affect the Live Local method?

Simply put: We are headed for a long-term economic crisis, with a crippled education system, bifurcated tax code and a voting populace that is far from representative of the tax payers. How is it the message is not being made clear?

“White middle-class America needs to realize they are being impacted as well,” Maxwell says. “The tax rate changes [in the overall tax code] and will impact 80 percent of North Carolinians. The face of poverty is not black; that’s just an easy one for traditional American media to take a picture of.”

Maxwell is very proud to point out that the New Hanover Chapter of NAACP was founded in 1919—only 10 years after the National Association was founded. “And we are a mixture of whites, blacks, Jews and gentiles, Protestants and Catholics,” she says, referencing Dr. King’s famed speech.

The next two NAACP events are slated for the Candidate Forum for Municipal Candidates (mayor, city council, etc.) on September 24th at 6 p.m. at the St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 501 Red Cross Street. September 24 is also National Voter Registration Day. NAACP monthly meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be September 26th, 7 p.m., at the St. Stephen’s A.M.E. Church, 501 Red Cross Street.

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strictions. It breaks down like this: Rick Catlin and Ted Davis voted in favor, while Susi Hamilton voted against. Thom Goolsby voted in favor.

Two of the most far-reaching weapons the Assembly has managed comes from attacks on public school teachers and the phasing out of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Unfortunately, trying to talk about tax structure in the media is very boring, and it doesn’t tend to grab the public’s attention. However 907,000 North Carolinians will soon no longer be able to qualify for it on their state taxes. In a state with a population of 9.75 million people, that’s almost 1 out of every 10 people. It is one of the few tax advantages to help working people in lower and low-middle income tax brackets—a group, I might add, who are more likely to spend money on necessities rather than luxuries.

Maxwell, a public health social worker for over 20 years, shakes her head at the notion. “We cut the Earned Income Credit? I see my clients who need that refund to get a low-cost car to get to work. They depend on it.”

Our representatives and senator votes are: Rick Catlin and Ted Davis voted in favor, and Susi Hamilton voted against it, while Thom Goolsby voted in favor.

What I find so baffling is how this legislature has turned on teachers. Teaching has never been a high-paid glamorous position.

It’s frankly tough work, and though no one is going to get wealthy from it, he or she should at least earn a decent living. North Carolina is now 46th in the country in teacher pay.

According to WRAL out of Raleigh, a teacher now receives about $10,000 less than the national average, which rings in around $45,967. A teacher starts making around $30,000 a year, and it takes 15 years to get to $40,000. Add to that 4,000 fewer teacher assistants across the state, ending teacher tenure, allotting $10 million to private schools through scholarships and vouchers, a weakening of the oversight for charter schools, and one can understand why public-school teachers are starting to look at other states to call home.

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ast week was fairly hectic. I went about changing my rental accommodation.

As my first time “moving house” in the U.S., I have to say it remained intimidating. I didn’t really know how to sort everything out and I hardly know anyone here to help.

So, I started gathering my stuff and organizing how I was going to do this. I completely underestimated how much work goes into packing and unpacking. And this was only for one bedroom, never mind a whole house. (I don’t know how people stay sane when moving!) I have no car, and didn’t have time and money to go around town in a taxi to look for boxes. Plus, I gave both my suitcases to my relatives in Greensboro. So I ended up shoving everything I have into black sacks. When I first arrived here, I had two suitcases; four months later I’ve accumulated over 20 bags full of clothes, as well as bedroom furniture.

Transport was a major challenge to move.

Somehow I had to figure out how to transport a mattress, box spring, bedframe and dresser across town. Instead of paying a ridiculous amount of money on a U-Haul for such a short distance, not to mention being on a very tight budget, I asked around work to see if anyone had a pick-up truck that could be of assistance. All I can say: It’s great having very helpful co-workers and that over here pick-up trucks are so common. Otherwise I would have been lost in how to get all my stuff from one place to another.

As well, there were some things that wouldn’t have even been possible to move if I was doing it all by myself. As soon as it came to taking the bedroom furniture out of my room, misery set in on each attempt. I thought it would be easiest to start with moving the mattress downstairs but only managed to drag it to the landing. The difficulty in simply bringing it to the landing meant transferring downstairs could only end up in disaster. The dresser was so heavy, I didn’t even make it halfway across the room. So much for trying to get a head start, but as the saying goes “many hands make light work.” So, my co-worker and her husband helped me out, and I’ll be forever grateful!

I’m sure doing this at home would be a little bit simpler, especially in Dublin because there are so many methods of transportation. Most of my friends who have moved to the city from

the country for college found it to be quite an easy process. Most bedrooms there come furnished, so all they have to worry about is bringing their clothes.

To add to all this excitement, it was my birthday this week. It was quite bizarre spending it so far away from home, without friends or family. On Saturday night I had plans to go out with my former roommate and her sisters, but I was adamant I wouldn’t spend the day of my birthday, Friday, sitting on a couch with nothing to do. Fortunately, my new roommates invited me out to the Triangle Lounge. It’s unlike anything in Dublin.

For such a small bar, it was great craic (as we would say at home). I felt like I had walked into something from a movie; it had a real Southern feel to it (as I’ve said before, the more Southern the better)! Only a couple of seats surrounded the bar, and the floor primarily filled up by foosball and pool tables—again not a layout typically seen in Ireland.

At home, I usually spend my birthday going out for dinner, then to a club. For people who celebrate their birthdays in the pub, it’s quite a different scene from the bars here. For one, there are more seats and tables, almost like a restaurant, with maybe one or two pool tables. Generally, the music is lower and there’s a vast mix of age groups. It’s more of a casual place to catch up with friends.

It’s even more varied when going to a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) bar, which are very traditional. GAA pubs equal Irish sports bars. A number of times, while out at a GAA bar with a group of my friends, the old men would start singing old Irish folk songs.

Makes me wonder if the two or three Irish bars here are the same as home. I’ll report back next week.

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Beginning in 2011, about three dozen people in Tokyo have been meeting every Sunday morning at 6 a.m. on a mission to scrub down, one by one, the city’s grungiest public rest rooms. “By 7:30,” according to an Associated Press reporter who witnessed an outing in August, the team had left behind a “gleaming public toilet, looking as good as the day it was installed.” Explained the hygiene- intense Satoshi Oda (during the week, a computer programmer), the mission is “for our own good” work that leader Masayuki Magome compares to the training that Buddhist monks receive to find peace. (In fact, to fulfill the group’s motto, “Clean thyself by cleaning cubicles,” the scouring must be done with bare hands.) A squad supporter spoke of a sad, growing apprehension that the younger generation no longer shares the Japanese cultural conviction that rest rooms should always be clean and safe.

Medical Marvels Colleagues were stunned in May when ABC News editor Don Ennis suddenly appeared at work wearing a little black dress and a red wig and declaring that he had begun hormone therapy and wanted to be called Dawn Ennis. As co-workers accommodated his wishes (which did not seem so unusual in contemporary professional society), Ennis began to have second thoughts, and by July had blamed his conversion on “transient global amnesia,” brought on by marital difficulties, and had returned to work as Don. Apparently the primary lingering effect is that he must still deal with Dawn’s hormone-induced breasts.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a mirror that makes a person appear happy even when not. A built-in camera tracks facial features in real time, then tweaks the image to turn up the corners of the mouth and to create the beginnings of a smile in the eyes. Of what practical use would such a mirror be? Other Japanese researchers, according to a Slate.com report in August, believe that happy-face mirrors in retail stores would improve shoppers’ dispositions and lead to more sales.

A home ownership boom in China has led to heavily attended housing fairs, in which builders compete zealously to sell their homes, leading to offbeat schemes to draw attention. Among the latest, according to China Daily, is one that dresses female models in bare-backed evening wear, with sample floor plans and other housing information painted onto their skin, and sends them wandering through the crowds.

Animals Gone Wild SyFy Channel’s recent original movie “Sharknado” briefly became a media sensation in July with a storyline involving large schools of oversized sharks lifted from the ocean by waterspouts and deposited, alive (and angry!) on land to wreak havoc. But as the website Mother Nature News subsequently reported, animals actually have been lifted to land in that fashion in the past.

Previous documented news reports of the phenomenon include airborne fish (mudfish in the Philippines, perch in Australia); frogs (in Odzaci, Serbia, in 2005); jellyfish (Bath, England, in 1894); worms (Jennings, La., in 2007); and, according to an 1887 New York Times story, eight alligators in Silverton Township, S.C. Two macaques escaped from the Straussberg Adventure Park in eastern Germany in July, apparently on the run from the jealous bullying of “Cornelius,” the resident alpha male. When park officials recaptured the two, they reported that (even though everyone seems to be against “bullying” these days) “Fred” and “Richard” would have to be castrated. It was not punishment, the officials explained; it was to calm them and reduce the overall “hormone imbalance” in the park, since males greatly outnumber females.

Fine Points of the Law The question in a vandalism case before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston in July was whether Ronald Strong’s messy bowel movement in a federal courthouse men’s room in Portland, Maine, was “willful” or, as Strong claimed, an uncontrollable intestinal event. Three rather genteel judges strained to infer Strong’s state of mind from the condition of the facility. A cleaning lady had described scattered feces as “smeared,” but Judge Juan Torruella took that to mean not “finger smears,” he wrote, but “chunks,” “kind of like chunky peanut butter.” Two other judges, outvoting Torruella, seemed skeptical that feces could have landed two feet up the wall unless Strong had intended it. (Even so, Judge Torruella was unimpressed, implying that if he were intending to smear feces in a men’s room, he surely would sully the mirrors, but that all mirrors were found clean.)

People With Issues John Anderson, the town administrator of Derry, N.H. (pop. 34,000), was accused by police in August of indecent exposure and lewdness after, naked, inviting a DirecTV salesman into his home and performing unspecified conduct in front of the man. Anderson was previously town manager of Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

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MC Erny Gallery hosts closing reception By: Sarah Richter

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olor is in absolutely every aspect of life. We live in a technicolor world, which is quite a beautiful thing. As an art historian, when I look at a work of art, I examine technique, style, shadows, content, meaning, context, form and materials. There are many times the overwhelming presence of color almost gets overlooked. So used to it, my quest to dig deeper in each work of art to find what lies beneath almost becomes an afterthought. The current exhibition at the MC Erny Gallery reaffirms the importance of color not only to art but to life.

After having gone through a juried process to exhibit at MC Erny, the panelists combined the artwork of Cammeron Alekzandra Batanides, Mark Weber and Heather Divorky in the latest show, “Dreaming of Color.” Although the inspiration and themes of their works differ, they share a vibrancy of color.

“We decided to title the exhibition ‘Dreaming in Color’ because we found it is what we have in common,” Batanides says.

“Although we differ in subject matter and the meaning behind our work, we share a brilliant palette, which really makes this exhibition stand out.”

A well-known local artist originally from Charlotte, Batanides moved to Wilmington to pursue an art degree. Falling in love with the town, she made the Port City her home. Making our lives colorful, fun and more enjoyable, her work has been exhibited in a variety of venues across Wilmington. Most recently, she was one of 14 artists from around the world to be chosen to display on a billboard and group exhibit in New Orleans for the Jazz and French Quarters Festival. She has recently returned from Los Angeles, CA, after doing a solo exhibition at the Los Angeles Fine Arts Building. Her work aims to create a world of harmony, peace and beauty, and even uses artwork as a way we can find and center ourselves.

“I will be exhibiting some new work [at MC Enry Gallery,]” Batanides states.

“There are pieces that haven’t been shown before, so this is their debut. Some of the other pieces in the exhibition haven’t been exhibited anywhere but the Los Angeles Fine Arts Building.”

Mark Weber features a trove of color and texture in his purely visual artwork. Also an illustrator of children’s books, he worked on “The Pirate Princess” (2005, Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic) and the entire King School series of books (90 in all; Townsend Press) for young readers. Since moving to Wilmington in 2010, Weber maintains a local studio working as an illustrator and fine artist. He lends his talents to a variety of newspapers and magazines and even contributed to the International Herald Tribune in Paris from 2003 to 2005. As a pop-cultural snippet of interest, he created a portrait of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, which was featured in a 1999

WACK-A-DOODLE: Mark Weber’s “It’s a Wacky World.”

edition of Rolling Stone.

“Mark’s work is illustrative and very colorful,” Batanides ponders. “You can see that he allows the media to be free in his work, seeing the washy characteristics of gouache and watercolor in some areas, while other areas remain more tight.” His style relates to his extensive work as an illustrator of children’s books and posses a whimsical, playful element to his work, almost as if each piece is on the verge of telling us a great story.

A Wilmington native who graduated from Ashley High School and studied at Appalachian State University in art history, Heather Divoky is furthering her education at the University in Netherlands. Currently she’s working toward her masters in art history, with a concentration in museums and collections, as well as world and contemporary.

“I love art history,” she says, “and consider myself a scholar. But I also consider myself an active participant in the art world as well as a traditional artist.”

Divoky’s aesthetic philosophy, often informed by history, contains whimsy and magic, uniquely her own. Inspired by Mesoamerican art, Outsider Art and Art Nouveou, she draws every day.

“Heather’s work is also illustrative,” Batanides notes. “She really incorporates the aspects of design; you will notice very intricate line work within each piece. She builds characters with her subjects. Her work is also very colorful.”

Paired together randomly as part of their group showing, the work of all three artists revels in expressive and unique luster.

Batanides has enjoyed meeting her fellow colleagues and sharing in ideas.

“My work is very colorful but is not illustrative, even though the allusion of being such is there,” she continues. “My work

portrays and preserves the world of the creative soul and how things are viewed from our eyes. If you’re a musician, everything is a note or sound; if you’re a visual artist, everything you see is broken down into shadows, highlights, colors, etc. “ A closing reception for this exhibition will be held on September 27th in conjunction with the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk downtown. The MC Erny Gallery is located at WHQR on the third floor of the Warwick Building at 254 N. Front Street. The gallery walk is free.

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Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street.

Volume 34 features work by Sarah Collier, Becky Carey, Cornelius Riley, Bambie and Eli Thompson.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ArtExposure is a 5,000 square foot buildin Friday, October 11th marks the Opening Reception for a solo show, “By the Beach”, featuring the work of BJ Cothran. BJ is the author of Images of America: Topsail Island and Then and Now: Topsail Island. She is also the editor of Topsail Magazine so it’s not surprising that her work is inspired by the area. The reception is from 6-8PM and the public is invited.

The November show will open on November 8th and will feature a Harvest theme.

The December show opening on December 13th, will be simply themed “White”.

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Classes for Adults and Teens as well as Classes for Children. “Paint by Wine” will be offered on selected Thursdays from 5:307:30PM with Karen Crenshaw.

ArtExposure will be closed December 22nd through January 13th and will reopen to regular hours on January 14th.

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114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Featured this month is the colorful collection of Jared Tramaglini, influenced by a love for the outdoors. Having climbed the Rockies and sailed the Caribbean, Tramaglini’s works exude a bright spirit of adventure.

Tramaglini’s collection will be featured until September 26. Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area. We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.

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1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-509-4289 Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.figmentsgallery.com

Figments Gallery offers a fresh mix of

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It’s a great event to connect with the arts community!

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Cape Fear Community College is pleased to present “Bundles,” a solo exhibition of Aaron Wilcox’s work. “Bundles” consists of nearly 30 ceramic sculptures, accompanied by digital detail photographs of the sculptures, and drawings of existing or speculative sculptures. In this exhibition, Wilcox relishes in exploiting the malleable nature of clay and the boundaries that arise in its fired form.

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

“The Space Between” features recent works by Warren Dennis and Priscilla Whitlock. Dennis offers a playful rendition of his subject matter, ranging from figurative studies to still lifes and landscapes. Whitlock enjoys painting outdoors, embracing each changing season as she captures the color and beauty of her surroundings. The exhibition will run through September 21st.

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

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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!

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Sunset River Marketplace is located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts. Showcasing only artists from the two Carolinas, featuring clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more.

Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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Shakespearean Comedy: ‘The Bard’s Broads’ delivers funny script and well-played acting By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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heatreNOW’s latest offering, “The Bard’s Broads” by Anthony David Lawson, is a hilarious romp through Elizabethan England. To begin with, the script is really built for the conceit of dinner theatre. The somewhat loose story is set at The Dirty Quill, an English pub presumably near the Blackfriars area toward the end of Elizabeth I’s reign, at the height of William Shakespeare’s popularity. (Things got a little dodgy for him after James came to the throne.)

The pub is managed by Bartholomew “Mule,” played by Lawson, who hosts the evening. He is ably assisted by three beautiful and ravishing young serving wenches, Desdemona (Kristina Auten), Ophelia (Anna Gamel), and Gertrude (Liz Bernardo), as well as his apprentice/indentured help, Phillip (Patrick Basquill). There is no fourth wall, at all; the stage is merely an extension of the bar and restaurant the audience is sitting in, and the players are the unfolding drama of the waitstaff, with all the classic soap opera

that would entail.

Everyone is very excited because Master Will Shakespeare (Nick Reed) will be making an appearance that night at The Dirty Quill.

He is, of course, their resident star and artist. The girls hang on him, Mule loves the business and cachet he brings, but Phillip, who is completely lovesick over Desdemona, is so jealous he could pop. Phillip is an accomplished musician and songwriter, but can he get any respect? No. Add into all this a playwright with a ridiculous sense of humor and a genuine love for Shakespeare, it’s a recipe for very intelligent humor.

For example, apparently Titus Andronicus is the cook at this particular pub. (During the main course while I was eating the vegetarian “Meat Pie,” Mule did nudge me and point out that with Titus as a cook, the vegetarian option was probably a good idea.) Allusions to Shakespeare’s greatest hits pepper the script, making it a veritable hilarious ride.

Like Shakespeare, there are very bawdy, broad jokes which will appeal to people’s basest nature and smart, erudite, punny jokes that pique our intelligence. This is not a show for children or the easily offended.

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Aside from the funny writing, what makes this show so enjoyable are the multiple opportunities for interaction with the cast while they are in character. During the breaks to serve each course, the performers sit down at the tables in the audience and converse.

In Phillip’s case, it’s a lot of asking for advice about women. For the wenches, it’s flirtation time, which the men in the audience seemed to love. Of course it’s Mule who commands attention both on and off stage. The script offers a series of uncanny conversations and monologues as set-ups for Mule to respond to; Lawson does this with devastating, zinging humor. What the audience thinks, he does and says.

Basquill is blessed with a beautiful singing voice, plenty of charm, and more musical talent in one hand than most have in their whole bodies. He got cast as a lovelorn young singer in this show, which is to say he plays himself. I love any opportunity to listen to him sing, and for this show he accompanies himself on the guitar, which he informed us during the main course he was taught to play by a “Greek man in Macedonia.”

If his songs weren’t so bawdy (and they are filled with dirty puns and double entendres) his voice would make them lovely. It’s nice when live theatre can cast real musicians to play instruments instead of just miming while music is piped in on a stereo. The artistic director of Theatre NOW, Zach Hanner, has a long history of casting this way.

During the 1600s, the guitar spread across Europe, though not quite in the form we think of today (different number of strings).

It’s a nice touch to include an instrument with a similar look and sound to the time period .

The wenches are far too much fun. Auten has an enthusiastic excitement of a young woman who discovers her sexual power to enjoy and control men. Pretty, manipulative, and certain that she is headed to the top (at least in bed), it’s hard not to root for her.

Gamel plays the comic relief with sheer joy and excitement. Exuberantly leaping about the stage, bouncing up and down as often as she talks, it’s like a bit of fairy energy comes whirling into the room. She plays “the dumb one,” but as tends to happen, the script gives her some wonderful set-ups with Lawson, like working in “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” She plays it perfectly straight

like Gracie Allen would for George Burns.

Then comes the dark, brooding Liz Bernardo as Gertrude. She can read—an anomaly for serving wenches at the time—and realizes she is a person out of time and space dropped into a world where women are not valued for any intelligent contributions they could make. Her irritation is strong and clear.

Of course, everyone is curious about the “star” of the tavern scene: Master Will Shakespeare. When he finally does arrive, he completely expects to be treated as the most important person in the room and accepts it with grace and a charming smile.

Reed has a bashful, tender smile that, when coupled with the gentleness about him, makes him very believable as an artistic type.

Dinner tastes as decadent as any had at TheatreNOW. The thick vegetable, chicken and barley pottage will bring oohs and ahhs, from many if judging by my visit. Being a fan of real soups, my date suggests the steaming portion, which comes with a slice of bread and real butter. The mixed green salad gets a palate brightening by a delightful peppery vinaigrette for those who wish to indulge on their greens.

The main course comes as a revelation (my date picked his carcass bare) with cornish game hen. Or for vegetarians—and in spite of the script’s conceit that Titus “cooked” the meal (ladyfingers jokes crept up at our table)—Chef Denise Gordon’s Cornish vegetarian pastry tastes like a rare treat. Complemented by root vegetables, the flavors are deep and earthy taste—a perfect for the beginning of fall. And the cocktails of the evening will titillate, too, such as “Desdemona’s Strawberry Wine”—pinot grigio, strawberries, mint and lemon. Great food, a funny show and good company will round out a perfect weekend night at TheatreNOW.

DETAILS: The Bard’s Broads ★★★★★ TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Sept. 20-28 • Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. $18-38, theatrewilmington.com

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A Healthy Dose of Hypocrisy:

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Big Dawg Productions opens the classic ‘Tartuffe’ By: Shea Carver

J

im Bakker. Jerry Falwell. Tartuffe. They’re all names we should know well; the former two especially in the Southern lexi-

con of religious swindlers. The latter will be most familiar to English lit and theatre students and professors. What they all have in common remains simple: religious hypocrisy.

Molière’s (aka Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) “Tartuffe” tackles the familiar study, written in the 17th century, which carries modern-day themes and showcases the rose-colored glasses many of us wear for divinity. An early form of censorship, “Tartuffe” provided much controversy, as the pious material offended churches and its followers to no avail. In fact, the Archbishop of Paris threatened excommunication to anyone involved in its production, from actors to audiences.

In today’s climate and without fear, we can poke fun at the American news reels and constant stories which come to light of embezzlement and sexual perversity in religion. In fact, comedies skewed toward it come a dime a

dozen; yet, rarely do they remain as renowned as “Tartuffe,” perhaps one of the first of its kind.

Moliere’s material follows a “devout” trickster, Tartuffe, who’s claiming holy virtue upon a wellto-do family. Most of the family can see through Tartuffe’s façade—except its patriarch, Orgon, who wants to marry off his daughter, Mariane, to the no-good hypocrite. After Tartuffe makes a pass at Orgon’s wife, Elmire, she promises not to tell Orgon as long as Tartuffe convinces him to allow Mariane to marry Valère. Things get massively complicated, as money becomes part of the mix, and Orgon ends up signing over his fortune to Tartuffe. With a ruse made to convince Orgon of his mistake, seduction, black mail, and a “good guys versus bad guys” plot thickens the proverbial story about trusting our judgement and honing our instinctive skills despite the fact—or especially because—theology is at its core.

Big Dawg Productions will showcase “Tartuffe” every weekend through October 6th at Cape Fear Playhouse. New to Big Dawg is Eric Kildow, who chairs the theatre program at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC. Kildow will be directing “Tartuffe.”

“I’m one of those lucky folks who can say that the theatre is their ‘real job,’” Kildow says.

“I’ve been working in North Carolina for nearly three years, but this is my first show in Wilmington.”

Kildow has been involved in numerous productions, including “A Company of Wayward Saints” in Savannah, Georgia; “The Doctor in Spite of Himself” in Jacksonville; and “Outrunning Bullets or The Irish Civil War Play” in Raleigh. “I also opened a devised piece of theatre called ‘Turn Right/Turn Left: A Manual for the End of the World’ in Hamburg, Germany,” he notes.

A member of the Lincoln Center Theater Director’s Lab, and Stage Directors and Choreographer’s Society, Kildow is familiar with a lot of Moliere’s work. Though, this is his first showing of “Tartuffe.”

“I immediately dove into the text again, seeing what I could bring to the table,” he says.

“Molière actually wrote this for his own resident acting company, generally playing the title role himself [and] giving the strongest female role to his wife. Therefore, these roles tend to be particularly ‘juicy’ and fun to play.”

Carrying forth a great balance of deceit and virtuous intent will be Jim Swann as Tartuffe. His character’s believability comes from charm but depends on intellectual and convincing mitigation and explanation on all fronts.

“The key for the actor is to justify everything,” Kildow explains. “Nobody gets up in the morning, looks in the mirror, and says, ‘I’m a bad person.’ They qualify and excuse their behavior. The key to making Tartuffe a believable guy is to find those ways he might justify his own behavior.”

The rest of the cast contains numerous names

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familiar on the theatre scene, including J.R. Rodriguez (Orgon), Holli Saperstein (Elmire), Ron Hasson (Cléante), Suzanne Nystrom (Madame Pernelle) and Tamica Katzmann (Mariane).

Rounding out the production is Tony Choufani (Valère), Casey Mills (Damis), LaRaisha Burnette (Dorine) and Rhoda Gary (Monsieur Loyal).

“All of the actors are working very hard to bring these characters to life, and it is going delightfully,” Kildow informs.

Naturally, with the 21st century’s constant news stream providing more material than one can process, religious hypocrisy becomes an easy topic to tackle. “Charlatans are still most definitely with us today,” Kildow explains. “We need to laugh at these people, to pull their teeth, in order to keep them in line.”

Kildow says they have updated the script to offer a slight modern feel, something which is easy to do and has been done numerous times over with “Tartuffe.” Still, the language can be the toughest to overcome.

“We’re working with 17th century French that has been translated into English,” Kildow explains. “That can be a little bit difficult to cut through. But I have to say that the cast has been great at tackling these issues. With a good cast, even tricky directing problems tend to smooth themselves out.”

“Tartuffe” is continuing Big Dawg artistic director Steve Vernon’s vision of revolving the 2013 bill around the theme of family. “Tartuffe” relies on a strong familial structure. More so, it deepens the context and importance of trusting and believing in solidarity and goodness.

“Families can look a number of different ways these days,” Kildow notes, “but that core needs to be there to keep a person on an even keel. It isn’t until Orgon rejects his family in exchange for Tartuffe that things really start falling apart, for example.”

“Tartuffe” will open on Thursday, and Big Dawg will offer their normal “pay what you can” opening-night price, with a minimum of $5 (cash only). The show takes place at 8 p.m. all nights except on Sundays; matinees start at 3 p.m.

“Hypocrisy is something we still do not stomach well [in society,]” Kildow concludes, “and I think that is healthy. We just need to have our attention drawn to it from time to time.”

DETAILS: Tartuffe

Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle Street Sept. 19-22, 26-29, and Oct. 3-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $18-$20 • 910-367-5237

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Generous Donations: Thalian Association takes over Red Barn Studio, plans debut of ‘Other Desert Cities’ By: Shea Carver

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lot of generous people have come together to ensure Thalian Association, North Carolina’s oldest community theatre company, will continue bringing renowned productions and arts education to Wilmington. When theatre icon Linda Lavin and her actor, director and musician husband Steve Bakunas moved from Wilmignton to New York last spring, Thalian’s managing director, Susan Habas, contacted them with a proposal.

“I asked them to consider the possibility [of donating Red Barn Studio] for Thalian Association,” Habas says. By June, the announcement was made: They turned over the fully equipped theatre at 1122 S. 3rd Street rent-free for the next three years. More so, they also handed over a new lighting system which rings in at around $20,000.

The Thalian Association board immediately accepted with high hopes of utilizing it for Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT) classes, a possible summer theatre season, building sets, showcasing plays, and even renting the venue to other companies who wanted a more intimate setting. They received a $10,000 anonymous donation over the summer to help update the building, and launched a “barn-raising” campaign to match the donor’s $10,000. On August 31st, they surpassed their fund-raising goals with over $10,000 more in donations. Updates will include new theater seating and a lobby renovation, and they will upstart a Red Barn Studio Theatre Committee to manage facility oversight and program planning.

“There are so many wonderful possibilities and opportunities that we are just starting to explore,” Habas exclaims.

But the debut event will take place every weekend, November 1st through 24th.

Thalian Association’s artistic director, Tom Briggs, announced the takeover with the showing of the award-winning play, “Other Desert Cities.”

“I wanted to open Red Barn Studio with the Wilmington premiere of something really contemporary,” Briggs tells. “It’s an extraordinary play that was a Pulitzer finalist in 2012. In a nice bit of synergy, Linda Lavin was in the original cast. It has one set and five characters, so it’s a perfect fit for the Red Barn.”

Briggs will hold auditions for Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” on Monday and

Tuesday, September 23rd and 24th at 7 p.m. at the Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center. According to Briggs, he needs to cast roles for three women (one in her mid30s to early 40s and two in their 50s to early 60s), as well as two men (one in 30s; other in 60s). Briggs will direct, with set design by Lee Lowrimore (“Boston Marriage,” “Venus in Fur”). “Lee knows the space like the back of his hand,” Briggs states. “Jeff Loy will be lighting the show and Charlotte Safrit is doing the costumes.”

Centered around the dysfunction of a politically connected family in Palm Springs, “Other Desert Cities” illuminates the hidden depths of familial relationships. Made up of Republicans and liberals, as well as rehab stints and a writer who wants to expose the underbelly of their secrets, Briggs says enough content exists to be of universal appeal.

“It really packs a punch with a last-minute revelation that pretty much leaves you gasping,” he says. “It’s just a beautifully constructed play and I can’t wait to get to work on it.”

While the Red Barn will be an addition to the association’s needs, it will not impact their current management of the Hannah Block USO Community Theater. “The Thalian Association office will still be in the arts center,” Habas says. “We will still manage the HBHUSO/CAC for the City of Wilmington; it is one of the most important things that we do for the community and our citizens.”

The association hopes to have the 50-seat Red Barn up and running again by the end of the month. They are looking to rent the space to theater groups, for private functions and recitals. The name of the space will change slightly: “Red Barn Studio Theatre, home of Thalian Association.” For more information about Red Barn updates or the debut and auditions for “Other Desert Cities,” visit www.thalian.org.

DETAILS: Other Desert Cities Premiere at Red Barn Studio Theater, home of Thalian Association Auditions: Sept. 23-24, 7 p.m.

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Maturing Musicians: Local teens prepare for college and another album

By: Chelsea Blahut

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old your breath while I judge all your thoughts/they come out so fast, who cares that much” (“Keep Talking,” Astro Cowboy).

At first glance, angsty and juvenile seem apropos to describe local band Astro Cowboy’s lyrics. Such is to be expected from rising seniors in high school; however, Travis Harrington’s voice delivers the lines against his aggressive guitar riffs and Kameron Vann’s spastic drumming to make it unexpectedly refined and mature. Swiftly picking up a local fanbase since releasing their EP “Rat-Man Vann” in August, the forceful duo continue to perform back-to-back shows and have been for the past couple of weekends.

I meet sweet-demeanored Vann at his parents’ house, and as he leads me into their practice area—a makeshift band room that looks like a former storage unit—his pint-sized mother, clad in sky-blue scrubs, comes up the driveway after walking the dog. After a thor-

ough interrogation of what is to be expected by mothers with teenage sons, she tells me she goes to every show possible—even when she is on call at the hospital. When we get away from Vann’s mother, and his feisty little sister trailing behind, he half-heartedly admits that he loves the attention.

“I have a really good family,” he says. “That’s really important, you know? They’re really supportive of our music and it’s fun having them at our shows—most of the time.”

What started in sixth grade as a friendship (and an attempt to climb the ladder of popularity), Harrington and Vann’s love for music solidified a stronger connection. Harrington was learning guitar and would call Vann and play songs, like “Barracuda” by Heart and “Reptilia” by The Strokes. Inspired, Vann took up guitar as well, but later found he was naturally gifted at drums—something Harrington taught him as well. Essentially, this eliminated the need for another band member, something Astro Cowboy sought until two years ago.

“If there was anyone else on drums when I’m on guitar, it just wouldn’t mesh the way it

STAGING A TWOSOME: Travis Harrington on guitar and Kameron Vann on drums, as Astro Cowboy. Courtesy photo

does,” Harrington, the more spirited and outspoken member, says. “We can just look at each other and know when something is working out.”

Hanging back coolly and sitting on a stool for the entirety of the interview, Vann seems thoughtful and candid. “It’s almost because we started off as best friends and I learned from him [that is] why we mesh so well,” he states.

“We don’t care if we get mad at each other, and we know that if we yell it doesn’t really mean anything.”

They describe this dynamic as playing “angry music together.” It alleviates the tension.

These songs are very straightforward, mimicking the monotony of a machine with repetitious chords and no-nonsense rhythms keeping the songs tight and concise. Harrington’s distressed vocals and lyrics counter this sound, summarizing his deviances with an apathetic yet self-aware notion.

Attributing Harrington’s summertime debauchery and failed relationship with his ex-girlfriend as inspiration for their songs, like many musicians, some of the most impassioned music comes from emotional turmoil. In Harrington’s case, it helped him move on. Though the dominating lyricist, Vann’s melodies transcend sound from mere teenage garage band to gripping indie punk, audibly inspired by the likes of Modest Mouse, Pavement, Arctic Monkeys, Pixies and White Stripes.

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hopes his future takes him away from home. While Harrington plans on studying creative writing or English, Vann will pursue math or science.

Still, their academic careers will not cease the music. Taking on more responsibility may shift their playing toward stress-relief, but they plan on producing and releasing another album. It will be recorded in the winter and hopefully released by spring.

“Our style now is changing in a more complex way,” Harrington explains. “Before, we sounded more indie-punk, like The Strokes. Now our sounds are maturing; it sounds more thoughtful.”

“I think we’re getting better together,” Vann agrees.

Their process consists of focusing on one song at a time, polishing it, and putting it aside to move on to the next one. After releasing the album in 2014, they hope to tour along the East Coast with other local bands, such as Dearest We. “It’s weird to be considered an actual musician rather than just two guys dicking around in a basement,” Harrington says.

As they start to pack up for their concert at the Juggling Gypsy, Vann’s mom cracks open the door, reminding her son he needs to eat.

She naturally asks if Harrington needs a bite, too—someone she calls “her other son.”

“The Juggling Gypsy is my favorite place to perform,” Harrington says. “It’s where we played our first show. It feels warm and cozy whenever I go back; [it’s] really welcoming.”

“I prefer performing in places where I feel like I’m playing with the crowd not for them,” Vann adds. “That’s what makes it fun for us.”

To download Astro Cowboy’s EP “KatMann Van,” go to http://astrocowboy.bandcamp.com.

DETAILS: Astro Cowboy

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Decade of ILM Sound:

The Whiskey will celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend By: Bethany Turner

the years but also to downtown and the local music scene in general. “Its been one heck of a journey—one of the hardest yet most fulfilling things we have ever done,” Mitchell expresses. “We never know what the future holds. Every year we count our blessings and feel fortunate that we have been able to make a living and even thrive over the past six years in such uncertain economic times. We hope to continue to build The Whiskey name and help it see another decade.”

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eeping a bar alive for a full decade is no small feat—especially in a ‘hood like Wilmington where there seems to be more seats than people to fill, and bars and restaurants come and go with each new month. Considering Alecia Mitchell and Andrew Brothers purchased The Whiskey at the foot of the recession, the past six years have been quite a success.

The Whiskey originally was run by Matt Barbour, Christian Cardamone, Dave Harrington, Wright Murray and Matt Perkins. “Matty B., Chris and Dave all played music together and started The Whiskey in 2003 as a cool, fun place to play music and drink with friends,” Mitchell explains. “They decided to sell in 2007. Andrew and I knew we couldn’t let our favorite bar in the whole town get turned into something else—so we took matters into our own hands and bought it from them.”

Wanting to keep the same warm vibe of the bar, Mitchell says the duo didn’t modify much, aside from cleaning up. “As far as changes over the years, we opened right when the economy collapsed so it was touch-and-go for the first couple of years, but somehow we managed to hold on to it and make it prosper,” Mitchell assures.

An integral part of The Whiskey’s good fortune is the ever-expanding music scene in Wilmington. In the last five years, national acts have included our port city as a stop on their tour lists, while venues such as The Whiskey welcome. “We are huge supporters of the arts and have thoroughly enjoyed supporting a growing downtown over the past six years,” the co-owner affirms. “In our eyes, the more venues, the better, because that is a sign of a thriving scene. We would love to see Wilmington turn into a mini-Austin.”

This weekend, September 20th and 21st, marks the 10th anniversary of The Whiskey.

Mitchell and Brothers will host a two-night party with local acts Dubtown Cosmonauts and Nautilus, both regular performers of the venue.

Doors will open both nights at 8 p.m. with a cover of $5. “The bands will be rotating headliners both nights,” Mitchell explains. Dubtown Cosmonauts will perform first on Friday, while Nautilus will perform first on Saturday. “Then Saturday will be greeting both bands on stage for an all-star jam.”

Dubtown Cosmonauts is a collaboration between eight southeastern NC artists: Tyler Simmons (keys, vocals); Matthew Beaty (guitar, vocals); Justin Heter (drums, vocals); Tom

DETAILS:

TWO NIGHTS OF FUNK: Dubtown Cosmonauts will perform twice during the 10th anniversary party for The Whiskey. Courtesy photo

Shaw (guitar, vocals); Alex Voutsinas (bass); Nick Gliarmis (guitar); Todd Wade (saxophone); and Pete Shaw (percussion). While they purvey many funky, upbeat originals, the Cosmonauts also offer covers from the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, Soulive, Phish, Stevie Wonder, and STS9.

In the same vein, Nautilus serves progressive jams with an edge of funk. Using a large bit of improvisation, vocal harmonies and instrumental grooves are provided by Evan Bost (keys, vocals); Brian Smith (guitar); Connor White (guitar, vocals); Andy Blair (bass, vocals); and Jonny Rienerth (drums). Nautilus—influenced

by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen and Umphrey’s McGee—formed at UNC Wilmington in 2010. Since, they’ve opened for Rusted Root, yet The Whiskey remains the band’s home base. “Both of these bands have been with us over the years,” Mitchell shares. “It has been a great pleasure to watch them grow as people and musicians.”

“Each band’s music is very eclectic,” Tom Shaw describes. “Dubtown is more funk/rock oriented. Our goal when we are onstage is to keep the crowd dancing throughout our entire set. Nautilus’ music is more on the psychedelic side. Several of their band members have strong jazz roots, and I think that comes out in their songwriting and live performances. But like us, they are very hard to put a label on. We both have strong UNCW roots, which is how a lot of bands get their start in this area. Having a large group of your peers in such a concen-

trated area is a great resource for young musicians.”

Mitchell and Brothers are thankful for the support offered not only to The Whiskey over

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SEPTEMBER 21

Beer tasting

SEPTEMBER 22 Sunday Brunch LIVE MUSIC: Robbie Berry

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Blackboard Specials 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

soundboard

A preview of tunes all over town this week

MONDAY S.I.N NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections $4 Flavored Bombs • 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Shift Pale Lager, Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Rampant IPA) $5 Jameson • Half Off Wings!

WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, 50% off All Bottles of wine THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Harpoon IPA Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Bud Light, $3.25 Stella, $4 Fireballs SATURDAY $2.75 Coors Light, $3.25 Bud Light Lime, $5 Jager SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite, $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas, $4 Bloody Mary’s

L I V E M ULISNIECUP 9.20 FRIDAY NIGHT

MACHINE GUN 9.21 SATURDAY NIGHT

PONDER

ALL DAY, EVERYDAY

$2 PBR

$4 FIREBALL 1331 MILITARY CUTOFF RD I 910-256-3838

WILDWINGCAFE.COM

Visit VISITwww.ruckerjohns.com WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR $ 50 DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC 2 & EVENTS Fat Tire Bottles Monday $ 2 22oz $ MONDAY Domestic Draft 2 22 oz. Domestic Draft Friday 22oz.

Domestic Draft ALL DAY $8 Moo and Brew -a specialty burger and$5 Pizzas$4 Cosmopolitan 22oz. Domestic beer $ 50 TUESDAY$ 3 OO7 Guinness Tuesday LIVE JAzz IN THE3 BAR Half Price Bottles of Wine Saturday Live Music in the Bar $ 50 2 Absolut 1/2 Price Bottles of Dream Wine $5 • Pacifico $ 4 Baybreeze $ 5 Absolut Dreams $ 4 Seabreeze WEDNESDAY $ 50 2 Pacifico Bottles $ 50 Blue Moon Draft Miller Light Pints$ $3122oz Coronoa/ 2 Select$Domestic Bottles Wednesday 250 Corona Lite Bottles

SUPREME PIPES: Mary Wilson, a founder of the iconic Motown group The Supremes, will perform at UNC Wilmington’s Kenan Auditorium on Thursday, September 19th. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050 DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

$ HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Sunday 4 Margaritas BYRNE (7PM) $ 4 Peach Margaritas $ THURSDAY 4 Bloody Marys —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 $ 50 1 Miller Lite Pints$ $ 50 $ 1 Domestic Appletinis 5 Pints $ 50 2 Corona and 4, RJ’s Painkiller OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THOMAS AND OGLESBY $ 50 2us on Twitter Stripe Bottles Find Corona Light Red Bottles (7PM; DRUMS, AMPS, FULL PA PROVIDED) $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles @RuckerJohns —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Thursday Leland; 859-7188 FRIDAY5564 Carolina All Red Wine GlassesCosmos 1/2 Price $4, 007 Beach $ 50 Road 3 $ ROB RONNER 5 Skinny Girl Margaritas $ (910)-452-1212 3 Guinness Cans —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 $ Island Sunsets 5 KARAOKE SATURDAY —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 $ Baybreeze/Seabreeze 4 22 encore | september 18-24, 2013| www.encorepub.com $

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KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 OPEN MIC NIGHT W/ HOST SEAN THOMAS GERARD (9PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 TD MACDONALD (ROCKIN BLUES, 6:30-9:30PM) —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 OPEN MIC —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

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

OPEN MIC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

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

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

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

DISCOTHEQUE THURS. WITH DJ’S DST AND MATT EVANS —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

OPEN MIC/SONGWRITERS NIGHT 7-10PM —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266

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

DUTCH’S THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9PM —Frank’s Classic American Grill, 6309 Market St., 910-228-5952

OPEN MIC NIGHT W/ HOST SEAN THOMAS GERARD (9PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

KARAOKE (7PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach THIRSTY THURSDAY TEAM TRIVIA WITH SHERRI “SO VERY” (7-9PM) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266 JAZZ NIGHT WITH MARC SIEGEL 6PM-8PM —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS BRINSON (8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 THE LACS, JESSTA JAMES —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 CJ POYTHRESS —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 MIKE BLAIR AND THE STONEWALLS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 ACOUSTIC BLUES JAM (7-9PM) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. GROOVETRAK (10PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

DJ MILK AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

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

DJ TURTLE —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 AARON HARVEY —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 KARAOKE —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 JACK JACK 180 (POP/ROCK/ALTERNATIVE) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 PLAN: B DUO (10PM) —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 MASSIVE GRASS (9PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 TAUK, ELUSIVE GROOVE (10PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 TD MACDONALD (ROCKIN BLUES, 9PM-12AM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584

TWO OF A KIND (ACOUSTIC POP-ROCK, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

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

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

KIM DICSO 8PM —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362

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

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

ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

DAVE FIELDS (BLUES, 9PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 MONICA HOELSCHER —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

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

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 PIANO —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251 DJ DST AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

WEDNESDAYS

SPIDER MIKE & FRIENDS (2-5PM) —Fire & Spice Gourmet, 312 Nutt St.; 762-3050

LIVE TEAM & PINT NIGHT TRIVIA ALL PINTS 8PM-10PM $2.75

DJ MILK AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ TURTLE —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

206 Old Eastwood Rd.

IRISH MUSIC JAM 2PM —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road

(by Home Depot)

DJ ASH B KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC —Sydney’s Tavern, 6320 Market St.; 793-2628

910.798.9464

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584 CLOCKWORK KIDS, VIRGIN LUNG, FREE CLINIC, AND PET NAMES —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 PLAN B DUO (9PM) —Daddy’s Place, 14870 US Highway 17 N., Hampstead; 270-3947 SLEEPING POLICEMAN, CRISSIE MCCREE (8PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 SIGNAL FIRE —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

THE IMITATIONS —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700

MIKE O’DONNELL (DANCE, CLASSIC, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

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

FORREST TABOR —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

NO DOLLAR SHOES, PEACE OF ENGLAND, WHITE TIGER AND THE BED OF ROSES (OUTDOOR FESTIVAL, 2-7PM) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

AXIOM 8PM —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362

HEYROCCO —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

UPSTARTS AND ROGUES —Riverfront Farmers’ Market; Water St. Wilmington SIGNAL FIRE —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

THE CUT (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

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

THE IMITATIONS —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700

DANICA & 40 EAST —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

MOXIE & FLO (8-11:30PM) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

MASSIVE GRASS (8-11:30PM) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GROSS REALITY (METAL, 9PM) —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St.

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

MARK LYNCH (JAZZ GUITAR, 10:30AM-1:30PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

MACHINE GUN (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

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

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA 8PM

PINT NIGHT ALL PINTS $2.75

SUNDAYS

WORLD TAVERN

DJ DST AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

Blackboard Specials

POKER PLAY FOR FREE 7PM & 9:30PM

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

EDGE MICHAEL, STEVE MARTINEZ, DHIM —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

MACHINE GUN —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by the prior Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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Blackboard Specials

Wrightsville Beach, NC

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10 pm FRI.

SEPT 20 SAT.

SEPT 21 FRI.

SEPT 27 SAT.

SEPT 28

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

Irish Night! $2 Off All Irish Drinks

Thursday College Night! $5 Cover & 1¢ Domestic Drafts

KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS (9PM) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

OPEN ELECTRIC JAM HOSTED BY RANDY O (6PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 22

Friday

Back of the Boat Tour

Karaoke with Carson $2 Draft Specials

SEPTEMBER 29

Saturday Live Music $4 Bombs

Overtyme

Sunday

OCTOBER 6

ILM’s Famous Sunday Funday with DJ Battle and the Karaoke Kong 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

Manny Lloyd 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach • 256-8500

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS (as little as $29 a week!)

Call 791-0688

Deadline every Thurs., noon!

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COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 RICK & DAN (7-10PM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

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

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

PHIL KELLY & FRIENDS —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

LIVE MUSIC Sunday’s 4-8 p.m.

JAMES HAFF (PIANO) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

TD MACDONALD (ROCKIN BLUES, 4-7PM) —The Trailer Bar, 1701 N. River Dr., Surf City; 541-0777

RAPHAEL NAME —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

1610 Pavilion Place 256-0102

Wednesday

REGGAE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

WOODEN STEEL (5PM) —Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17; 686-9518

Randy McQuay Pop & Classic

Tuesday

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

SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND (6-10PM) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

OVERTYME Eclectic Mix

$2 Bud Light & Miller Light Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

BEN MORROW —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448

KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

MIKE O’DONNELL Dance and Classic

$1 Tacos • $3 Wells $10 Domestic Buckets Free Pool

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

JAZZ JAM WITH BENNY HILL (8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

TWO OF A KIND Acoustic Pop Rock

Monday

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

KARAOKE WITH DAMON —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 BACK OF THE BOAT TOUR —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 WATER SHED —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 ELECTRIC MONDAYS W/ PRUITT & SCREWLOOPZ —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 HENHOUSE PROWLERS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 JOSH SOLOMON DUO —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DONNA MERRITT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DRUMMING WITH RON & ERIC (6:30-8:30PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 OPEN MIC W/ JOHN INGRAM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THOMAS AND OGLESBY (7PM; DRUMS, AMPS, FULL PA PROVIDED) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY BYRNE (7PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 FAQ & FRIENDS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 AARON HARVEY —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 MARK LYNCH (SOLO JAZZ GUITAR, 7PM) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 TD MACDONALD (ROCKIN BLUES, 9:30PM12:30AM) —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 SONGWRITER’S NIGHT WITH EMILY EARLE AND TRAVIS SHALLOW —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 SONGWRITER NIGHT WITH EMILY EARLE (FROM THE VOICE), TRAVIS SHALLOW, JESSE STOCKTON (7PM) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

ShowStoppers

Blackboard Specials SUNDAY Breakfast Buffet

Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

OPEN MIC with Starkey First Tues. of the Month 8:30 p.m.

1/2 off Wine Bottles & $4 Magner’s Irish Cider

WEDNESDAY $4 20 oz. Guinness Pints Live Acoustic Music

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Sept. 20: TD MacDonald 9pm - NO COVER

SATURDAY

MARK LYNCH - Jazz Guitar 10: 30 am - 1:30 pm djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $ 2 PBR Longnecks

SUNDAY

Breakfast Buffet TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $ Prizes!

4 Bloody Mary’s $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts and Mimosa’s Open for Breakfast Daily at 6 am SOUTHERN SHAKIN’: Alabama Shakes will move and groove at Koka Booth Amphitheatre and North Charleston Coliseum this week. Courtesy photo

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 9/19-20: Clutch, The Sword, Crobot THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 9/20: Mayer Hawthorne, Superhumanoids 9/21: North Mississippi Allstars, Lightnin’ Malcolm 9/24: Mickey Hart Band, Tea Leaf Trio 9/25: Big Boi, Killer Mike AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/19: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, War Generation 9/25: City and Colour, Lucy Rose CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/18: Austra, DIANA 9/19: Kishi Bashi, My Darling Fury, Prypyat 9/22: Deerhunter, Crystal Stilts 9/23: Washed Out, Haerts 9/24: Mudhoney, Cheap Time UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 9/19: Queens of the Stone Age THE ARTS CENTER

300-G E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 969-8574 9/22: Ruthie Foster KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY, CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 9/20: Alabama Shakes

New Outdoor Patio Seating!

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 763-1607

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Oceanfront Patio 7-10pm

LIVE MUSIC

travis shallow September 21st FORREST TABOR September 27th JOHN MIELCARSKI September 28th dennis brinson October 4th ROB RONNER October 5th randy mc quay 2700 N. Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach, NC Drink 910-256-8696 Specials www.shellisland.com September 20th

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 9/19: Jane’s Addiction 9/20: Yellowcard 9/21: Yo Gotti FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE STADIUM 161 SEVEN FARMS DR., CHARLESTON, SC 800-677-2293 9/24: fun., Tegan and Sara NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., N. CHARLESTON, SC (843) 529-5000 9/19: Alabama Shakes 9/25: Sigur Ros NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 9/20: Birds with Teeth, The Calm and Repose 9/21: The Lonely Biscuits RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 9/21: Sigur Ros 9/25: fun., Tegan and Sara MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 9/19: Peter Lamb and the Wolves 9/20: 9th Wonder THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 9/20: Alt-J 9/21: Yellowcard 9/24: Yo Gotti

920 Town Center Dr., Mayfaire Town Center 910-509-0805 www.foxandhound.com

BRAND NEW MENU

SAMPLE 4 NEWYN BROOKL BEERS

featuring hand-crafted Angus burgers specialty cocktails 40 draft beers

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS (as little as $29 a week!)

Call 791-0688

Deadline every Thurs., noon!

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arts > film

Haunting for Days:

Locally shot ‘The Conjuring’ satisfies in its thrill ride By: Christian Podgaysky

H

aving recently moved into a rickety old house in downtown Wilmington, seeing “The Conjuring”—while both of my roommates were out of town—may not have been my best decision. It goes without saying that the following nights entailed shameless covers-tonose action at even the smallest noise in the house.

Directed by James Wan, creator of “Saw” and “Insidious,” the locally shot horror hit of the summer succeeds and falters by the same strengths and weaknesses found in his previous installments of the genre.

While the film is riddled with clichés and glossed-over plot points, Wan’s craftsmanship and blatant reverence for the genre saves it from being consumed by these pitfalls.

Like many “family moves into surprisingly cheap old house, and all hell breaks loose” films, “The Conjuring” advertises being inspired by true events. The film chronicles one of the case files of Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga). In the film, the Warrens must help Roger (Ron Livingston) and Carolyn Perron (Lili Taylor) and their five children after they move into an old farmhouse inhabited by a dark force. Upon moving in, the family immediately discovers a basement sealed by a poorly crafted wall that even one of the youngest children in the family compromises with ease. Despite the previous owners’ desire to section off part of the house (it’s usually for good reason; heating and air purposes at the very least), they ignore this foreboding harbinger. As expected, in only a matter of time, the Perron’s five children turn into rag dolls, and get thrown about the house with ease.

Despite its run-of-the mill premise, Wan, like any good horror filmmaker, distracts viewers from the blatant clichés that, to some extent, all horror films must rely. He achieves this primarily as a result of his obvious familiarity with the genre. A clear distinction can be made between filmmakers who attempt to replicate previous installments in the horror genre, in order to make a quick buck off of a relatively reliable target audience, and filmmakers who pay homage to past horror films, while attempting to fix or at least mask shortcomings, which have been pointed out time and time again. Wan hangs in with the latter.

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FEAR FACTOR: Vera Farmiga filmed the latest horror sensation, “The Conjuring,” across Wilmington last summer. Courtesy photo

only serving to provide half-assed explanations and propel the story into the third act, “The Conjuring” gives the Warrens as much weight as the afflicted family. This helps the film in two ways. First and foremost: the Warren’s presence in “The Conjuring” creates the ability to cut away from tedious scenes of doors slamming and family members being clawed at, which make audiences scream, “Just move out of the house!” Secondly, it helps the film manage, albeit sometimes superficially, and create character development—a feat many horror films neglect.

That being said, “The Conjuring” resolutes the issue but not without the creation of a new flaw. Given that the film essentially focuses on two families, many elements introduced become bogged down or outright forgotten throughout the course of the film.

It is explained that highly clairvoyant Lorraine Warren saw something during a past exorcism which permanently impacted her. This component bears enough significance in its flashback to merit a payoff and ties it into the rest of the film. After its initial introduction it’s only mentioned in passing.

The film also glosses over the eerie backstory of the house’s evil presence. Both of these elements only get mentioned as a means to further perpetuate the more sensational aspects—rather than capitalizing on their psychological aspects—which could aid the film in becoming less shallow.

However, “The Conjuring ” is primarily intended to be a white-knuckle thrill ride that could give the “Die Hard” series a run for its money—at which it succeeds. Wan’s craftsmanship and ability to show restraint generates intensity that keeps audiences on edge. He knows precisely, almost down to a science, when to assault the audience with a “jump moment” and how much spectacle he can get away with before numbing everyone.

“The Conjuring” also features two standout performances by its leading ladies, Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor. Farmiga brings wonderful energy to the very empathetic Lorraine Warren. Taylor emotes as the mother of the Perron family. The same can’t be said of their male counterparts, Wilson and Livingston. Their average performances seem to primarily stem from the lack of depth given to their roles by the script.

Overall, Wan’s direction more than masks some of the film’s more eye-roll worthy attributes. This locally shot horror flick will definitely haunt viewers for days and is worth seeing.

DETAILS: The Conjuring ★★★★★ Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston Directed by James Wan Rated R

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Despite its flaws, ‘Riddick’ manages entertainment

Prince Avalanche, In a World

By: Anghus

Cinematique • Monday through Wednesdays, (unless otherwise noted); 7:30 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. • $8 9/18: “Prince Avalanche” focuses on an odd couple of sorts: Alvin (Paul Rudd), meditative and stern, and his girlfriend’s brother, Lance (Emile Hirsch), dopey and insecure, leave the city behind to spend the summer in solitude repainting traffic lines down the center of a country highway ravaged by wildfire. As the two begin their gradual journey across the landscape, swapping stories and butting heads, what unfolds is an unexpectedly humorous yet moving examination of an unlikely friendship that reveals distinct approaches to finding one’s way in life. (Rated R, 1hr. 34min.)

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ave you ever liked something but had a difficult time articulating why? In my line of work, it doesn’t happen very often. I suppose everyone has some movies they really enjoy, in spite of whether they’re terrible or goofy or ridiculously overthe-top. Some would call them “guilty pleasures”; however I’ve never felt any guilt for liking Vin Diesel’s gloriously idiotic space adventures. They feature a gravely voiced killing machine named Riddick who has inspired three films, an animated direct-to-video movie, and a video game.

They are dumb, fun movies, designed to hurt the brain when trying to apply logic to the goofiness which unfolds.

“Pitch Black” introduces Richard Riddick (Diesel), a killer who has special eyes that allow him to see in the dark. It comes in handy when the vessel transporting him crash-lands on a planet that goes dark and is overrun with bloodthirsty creatures, who navigate in the shadows with deadly efficiency. A great piece of sci-fi silliness, the movie takes the basic survival concept of “Alien” and treats it far less seriously.

A few years later, in a larger, more garish sequel, “The Chronicles of Riddick,” jettisons the potboiler concept in favor of a grand-space opera. It features a dark army menacing the universe and an interstellar prophecy seeing Riddick as the only one who could save it. It has the kind of manic energy of old films like “Conan the Destroyer” and “Flash Gordon. “This is not necessarily a bad thing. In spite of critical and commercial failure, writer/director David Twohy decides to give the character another go, returning the film to its survivalist roots.

Riddick is stranded on a desolate planet, trying to survive the elements, as well as a number of nasty local predators who would like to make Riddick the main course for snack time.

Riddick decides that maybe exile isn’t going to be as peaceful as he thought, so he activates a beacon which brings an army of bounty hunters to the planet. They want to haul him in, dead or alive, for a sizable reward.

“Riddick” is such a wonderfully baffling

reel to reel

the stallone of the new generation: Vin Diesel delivers in a “big, greasy movie without a lot of empty calories” in “Riddick.” Courtesy Focus Features

movie. It’s like the love child of a remake and a sequel. So much of the film feels like “Pitch Black”—a return to that survival mentality that makes the first film so much fun.

I’ve lamented about fan service in the past.

The worst thing a creator can do is to engage in a ludicrous amount of appeasement. Yes, it makes sense to deliver a story that goes in line with the character, but wasn’t there anywhere new to take him? At the end of the second “Riddick” film, our hero defeats the villain and takes over the entire evil army of Necromongers. Certainly there had to be 90 minutes of story in that scenario somewhere, right?

Nope. We get a five-minute prologue that explains being king of all evil didn’t work out.

Then we get 15 minutes of Riddick by himself, walking around the lonely planet.

Vin Diesel is still a captivating screen presence. Enjoyment of “Riddick” films will probably be based on how charming one finds Diesel. I still like him. For better or worse, he’s this generation’s Stallone: a chiseled piece of granite who appears in a lot of very specific action-oriented cinema. Most of it’s disposable junk food, without any cerebral nutritional value. And that’s what Riddick is: A big, greasy movie with a lot of empty calories.

One of Riddick’s biggest problems is the idea of the wandering protagonist. Everything moves around in the movie. We get Riddick’s narration setting up the story, then things shift to the teams of mercenaries who come to the planet to hunt him down. Then it mashes the two together as their interests align, and everything on the planet is trying to kill them.

There are movies that go back to the well; “Riddick” is nothing but sediment. Highly polished deposits lack a little bit of the low-budget charm of the original.

The danger of a movie like “Riddick” is when it takes itself too seriously. This isn’t high art. No one is going to accuse anyone who worked on this production of creating “art.” Though I think they could be accused of being high. “Riddick” is perfectly average action junk, with a striking visual style, horribly cheesy dialogue, and a story so recycled it’s worth 10 cents in Michigan.

DETAILS: Riddick ★★★★★

9/30-10/2: Written, directed by, and starring Lake Bell, who won the Sundance 2013 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for the script, “In a World” (above) is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about a struggling vocal coach who strikes it big in the cutthroat world of movie-trailer voiceovers, only to find herself in direct competition with the industry’s reigning king—her father. (Rated R, 1hr. 33min.)

Cucalorus November 13-17 • Passes on sale now!

Kickstarter party: 9/29, 128 South www.cucalorus.org • (910) 343-5995 Cucalorus features filmmakers, choreographers, video artists, vagabonds, vigilantes, and activists for the upcoming 19th annual film festival, 11/13-17. More than 200 films and programs on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, works-in-progress, short films, and more. Passes for the festival on sale. Passes on sale with special discounted pricing through 9/29. Cucalorus has a Kickstarter taking place currently, which helps fund costs of bringing filmmakers to the festival.

To donate, visit Kickstarter, and attend their Launch Party downtown at 128 South, with nibbles, live music and a celebration of meeting their goal.

Starring Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff Directed by David Twohy Rated R

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

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Doing It and Doing It Well

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oused in the iconic Front Street home of the former Caffe Phoenix, 9 Bakery and Lounge offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, consisting of baked goods, tapas and a full bar. Most impressively, it does all quite well.

I admit I was skeptical of 9. Any new restaurant which tries to take on too much usually does some of it poorly. Not here; 9 seems to have found its groove quickly, with excellent options throughout the day.

Settling into lunch, a remarkably tall and very friendly waitress offers the specials. Through sheer willpower, the peach French toast— an all-day breakfast option—had to take a backseat to the cheesesteak that caught my eye instead. The cheesesteak comes with a delightful surprise: steak—honest-to-God steak! Gone is the shaved beef which passes on many-a-sandwich. Tender and juicy, with a mild rub seasoning to accent the beef, it is worth the $10 price tag. The thin, crispy fries taste delicious as well. Garlic is a common French fry seasoning, but in most cases it comes from garlic salt. 9 uses visible pieces of diced garlic to accent the potatoes, and the difference is stunning.

Dessert could not be passed. The peanut butter brownie blends perfectly, as peanut butter and chocolate always do. Though, a touch dry, I blame it on the corner piece. Tradi-

tionally, it’s the driest in the brownie pan.

I’m willing to give this one another shot if someone will promise me a center slice.

Dinner comes as an even bigger treat. 9 offers a number of hot and cold tapas items, and I carved my way through as many as I could in one sitting. A handsome Bahamanian waiter led me through the options. The pan-seared scallops are among the best in town. With a perfect sear and tender flesh, the mild fishy taste comes coupled with a beautiful pesto and a bit of pancetta. The salty meat accents the sweet shellfish nicely. The plate only holds two, but I would have gladly eaten a dozen.

The Thai basil chicken satay might have been a touch bland, but the juicy chicken slides off its spear nicely. The peanut sauce doesn’t wow but is pleasant enough. Perhaps something a bit spicier would prove more memorable, but the dish is likable as is.

The beef carpaccio tastes lovely. Bright red and bursting with flavor, this is carpaccio done right. As a matter of personal taste, I might have skipped the dijonnaise served alongside it and gone for the pure grain mustard. Still, I certainly appreciate the subtlety of the milder accompaniment, and it doesn’t detract from any enjoyment.

9 offers three different styles of hummus. The spinach and garlic comes surprisingly at

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SHANKING DELICIOUS: Pork shank over smoked grits, with apple buerre blanc, carrots and onions. Photo by Trent Williams

room temperature, but with hot pita points.

Bold and flavorful, the spinach makes the earthiness of the chick peas more deep, with the traditional garlic bursting through the spread.

The only misstep I could dictate from 9 are their stuffed Anaheim peppers.

The green peppers, served with a lovely char on the skin, come stuffed with garlic cream cheese and bacon. The elements are there, but the execution lacks. The peppers contain much more cheese than necessary, so there’s no balance. The flavors are lovely but the texture drops.

Something chewy or crispy could make this one a real winner.

How we found room for entrées I’ll never know, but we couldn’t help ourselves.

Choosing the special of the evening, a bone-in chicken breast with Jim Beambarbecue sauce and smoked grits, is lovable all the same. The chicken retains a mild flavor in the spicy, bourbon-scented catsup. The rich, smoky flavor on the stone-ground grits pair well. If anything, I’d expect the sauce to be smokier. The grits provide an extra oomph as a side dish, making each bite better when containing both meat and side item.

The pork shank is worth the drive downtown on its own. The chef at 9 cooks the pork for four hours in an apple beurre blanc with carrots and onions. The meat glides off the bone. The rich, succulent flavor of the pork, mixed with apple and onion, tastes like autumn.

For a moment, I thought the dish was a throwback to 1998. Served without any starch, I was reminded of my own tablewaiting days, when the ubiquitous Atkins diet forced many a restaurateur to adjust his menu accordingly. Still, though a potato wouldn’t have come amiss, I can’t say the pork suffers from any lack of carbs.

Much has been made of 9’s baked style of doughnuts. While many love them, others consider them circular cakes, unworthy of the name “doughnut.” I choose not

to weigh in on this controversy, seeing relative merit in all forms of pastry (for the record, I won’t be taking a side in the NY-style vs Chicago-style pizza debate either). I prefer to find value in differences, rather than select one over all others.

What I will say on the subject of 9’s doughnuts is. Don’t miss the Aztec. Chocolate with gentle hints of cayenne, it’s a fun take on traditional pastry and well worth a bite.

Rent on Front Street isn’t cheap, and while I think 9 offers reasonable prices for the quality they provide, it isn’t an inexpensive evening. Still, the service is excellent and the food is far above the average.

Look for 9 to become a fine dining staple in the evenings. If my experience is any indication, then they will double their loyal following in no time. Count me among them already.

DETAILS:

9 Bakery and Lounge 9 S. Front Street • (910) 523-5913 Lunch: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: Mon. - Sat., 5 p.m. midnight Bottom line: Go there any time for a taste of something great!

Thank you, Wilmington, for choosing us as the best place to have a first date!

Every Tuesday is Date Night!

3 courses Cheese, entree, and dessert ~Select wine tastings paired with each course~ $65 per couple 138 South Front Street, Downtown reservations encouraged. 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

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drinking > event

History and Alcohol Collide: Cape Fear Museum presents a sip or two of historical imbibing Wilmington Homebrew Supply.

Co-owner Michelle Peck will teach folks how to make beer. rinking and education: Wilmington Wine will be there Two things that seemas well to share samples of ingly don’t go well wine and craft beer. together, unless of course “We are delighted to you’re sommelier or be participating,” Peck home brewer. Yet, the says. “We will be dissubjects will collide cussing the science for Cape Fear Mubehind yeast and the seum’s new “Adult fermentation of beer, Night Out.” As much while enjoying the muas alcohol seems seum’s presentation to hang around us, and Wilmington Wine’s whether it be at soalways delicious wine cial outings, sporting samples.” events or just at 5 Peck will bring a live p.m., it’s doubtful any fermenting liquid so of us take the time to guests can see ferappreciate its history mentation in action. in the Port City. Our “I think it’s interestlocal museum hopes ing that society thinks to change that. of alcohol and drinkAccording to Cape ing as something more Fear Museum’s hismodern,” Amy Mangus, torian, Jan Davidson, public relations and phoalcohol has a lot to tographer of the event, do with the way the says. “Cape Fear Museworld is shaped and um’s research for Land of structured. Peoples’ the Longleaf Pine exhibit thirst for spirits, shows in port records in beer, and wine im1785 and 1786, copious pacts trade relationamounts of rum and wine ships and human incame into this area from teractions, and has Europe, New England and since the first person the Caribbean.” imbibed a fermented The exhibit also shows beverage.

the trade routes of these Did you know products coming in North Carolina went tapped flavor: Beer bottle, circa 1900. and out of the port, “dry” almost 10 Courtesy of Cape Fear Museum. including sugar, moyears before national lasses and rum. prohibition? It’s one of many snippets of The education department at Cape Fear information folks will learn at Cape Fear Museum created the “Adult Night Out” seMuseum’s new outreach program. The muries as a way to get more young people to seum will be open for exploration and full the museum—particularly college students of relics from the Prohibition Era. Included and young professionals. Aside from lowill be an actual still smashed by federal cals, families with small children, retirees agents during Prohibition. Curator Barbara and tourists are the bulk of the museum’s Rowe will talk about what it was likely used visitation. for, and why government agents destroyed “We think learning is for life,” Mangus it. As well, educators will conduct fermentasays. “Museums are a great way to do tion experiments, as shown by the folks at that, especially in a more informal setting.

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Staff at the museum often meet people who have lived in Wilmington since childhood or for a long time, but have never visited. Although we’ve been in this area for 115 years, a lot has changed!”

“Adult Night Out” will feature a traveling exhibition, “Mail Call,” to open November 9th and run through January 20th. The exhibit is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum.

“It tells the fascinating story of military mail and communication,” Mangus says, “from the American Revolution to current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

For the museum’s November 15th program, the museum will feature “Artifacts of War.” It will show possessions that were meaningful to men and women who served in recent wars. The museum also will have veterans on site to talk.

Cape Fear Museum has been doing Grown-up Game Nights every few months, where they encourage adults to play the classics like Battleship or even newer games

from Learning Express Toys and Cape Fear Games. Beer, wine and snacks are offered.

They’ve also partnered with Copper Penny to do Pub Trivia every other month. They write questions relevant to their exhibits and outreach; topics include everything from dinosaurs to, of course, the history and science of alcohol.

DETAILS: History and Science of Alcohol Cape Fear Museum 814 Market St. September 20th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Tickets: $5-$7 www.capefearmuseum.com (910) 798-4370

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“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. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

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

HENRY’S

Steamer platter from Dock Street Oyster Bar, at 12 Dock Street, Downtown Wilmington • 910-762-2827

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

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

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

Blue Surf Café

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket and Jerk Chicken Empanada’s. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Infused Lemonade, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event

first Friday of every month and kids menu ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood.

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

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest.

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - Wednesday-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-

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798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

DIXIE GRILL

The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. Serving dinner Thursday, Fri, and Saturday from 4 – 10 pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

Elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty,

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

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109.

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar.

If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

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

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

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

Street open Monday & Tuesday 11am-9pm; Weds, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11am-3am; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Sunday Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 4523952. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-toorder sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

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 dec-

orated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down.

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors.

Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance.

Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; Sat. 12pm-2pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $11.95 daily.

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

CAJUN BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laidback American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath.

The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy.

It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover.

Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

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

They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5

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a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA

We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they walk through the doors. Whether you are looking

for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine at our Castle Hayne Rd. location. Midtown residents can enjoy free delivery from our Market St. location. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket. 2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904 or 3926 Market St.; (910) 362-4103.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, and North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING: $4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink, from 11 am-3pm; $4.99 10in. pizza after 3pm; $4.99 for 6 wings all day

A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen.

Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com 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-fromscratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland.

(910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

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

-11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

SIENA TRATTORIA

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

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

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

From the moment you walk in, you’ll know you’re in for an authentic, exotic culinary adventure!

Special Buffet Serving the best, homemade Indian cuisine in Wilmington

Voted Best Indian cuisine two years running!

Serving the best, homemade Indian cuisine in Wilmington, as voted by encore readers two years running!

LUNCH BUFFET: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 11:30 a.m. -.3 p.m.

DINNER: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-and-match pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s.

It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Thurs.

11:00 am - Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 2:00am.

Sun. 12:00pm - Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.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: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone.

This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles.

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on

Facebook

■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for takeout. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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 eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials.

Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011.

5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ ■ ■ ■

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

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OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome.

Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

ed on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed 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. (910) 791.9393.

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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. 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 Dr., 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. Monday through Friday ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.foxandhound.com

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

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SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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

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

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Caring in More Ways than One

ne of the most difficult aspects of hearing loss in children not only comes from emotional effects but how it affects the family as well.

Over 90 percent who have children born deaf or hard-of-hearing are themselves of normal hearing.

Johnnie Sexton, executive director of the CARE Project, has worked with both children and adults dealing with such challenges over the past 33 years through teaching, speech therapy and audiology.

In 1999 the state law passed a requirement that all babies born had to be tested for hearing before they were to be discharged from the hospital. They were able to detect, at a much earlier stage, children with hearing loss and difficulties.

They did not anticipate the overwhelming emotional reaction of the families involved.

“Having been hired by the state of North Carolina to put the newborn/early intervention program for audiology into place, I found myself encountering parents more and more with stories of how they were feeling, and how much it didn’t seem to matter to those who were providing services for them and their child,” Sexton says. “While not all professionals act indifferent, there is a tendency to come across cold and uncaring when parents begin to

cry or express emotion.”

Many of the doctors and staff members that are serving these families go untrained in emotional counseling, which is exactly what the parents need at during such a stressful time. Thus, the concept of the Care Project— Counseling, Audiologic, Rehabilitation, and Education—came to be.

Designed to “empower families to successfully support and advocate on behalf of their children with hearing loss/deafness or other related developmental challenges,” the nonprofit works toward bringing families and communities together. CARE bridges the gap to strengthen counseling skills for professionals, providing accessible tools which empower the professionals with active listening and empathy skills.

Sexton goes on to explain the most challenging and rewarding experiences are one of the same: witnessing the parents’ emotional states in their grief journey is very difficult and he is able to sympathize and cries with them. “However, as that grief is processed and the parents begin to move forward, it is such a rich and rewarding experience,” he says. “I feel very blessed, very fortunate to be a part of the lives of these families as we work on their

Annual gala helps fund educational outreach for deaf and hearing-impaired community By: Maddie Deming

Above: 2012 CARE Project family retreat on Bald Head Island. Courtesy photo, Johnnie Sexton.

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journey to resilience.”

During one particular CARE Project workshop, Sexton stood before a group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the audience sat a single mother with her 18-year-old deaf son. The child clearly acted belligerent. The mother shared her story with the audience throughout the morning; by lunchtime, she started crying, expressing her failure to her son. The son, who had been playing on his phone with his hoodie up, sitting in the corner, had failed to acknowledge anyone up until this point.

“As his mother wept, he sat up in his chair, pulled the hood down, looked at his mom and said, ‘Mom, I don’t want you to be sad; I don’t blame you for anything that has happened to me or our family,’” Sexton explains. “The room fell silent and you could hear the sound of people beginning to cry tears of joy for what they had witnessed, myself included.”

Those are the moments Sexton feels fortunate to witness. They’re beneficial and certainly groundbreaking to view progress firsthandedly and how workshops provide for others.

In 2009, Sexton, along with his media coordinator and life partner, Xris Kessler, as well as the CARE team, filmed footage to capture the stories of families and their experiences with the help of friends in the Wilmington and film community. Inspired by the many people Sexton had grown to know and work with, their stories impact in “Resilience.” The documentary shows them overcoming the challenges of hearing loss and embarking on the process of living happy, successful lives. The positive, emotional response has yielded even more outreach and demonstrates the pain and grief, as well as the ability to find acceptance, peace and happiness.

In 2011, CARE raised enough money to purchase their own film equipment and have been documenting stories since. Sexton desires to expand the film library for teaching purposes and family counseling.

Annually, to help with the fund-raising efforts, CARE, holds a gala and usually shows the 2009 documentary, “Reil-

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ience.” This year, however, Sexton will forego the screening to focus more on funding, with a goal to raise $25,000. The majority of monies provide for CARE family retreats and duplication of educational materials, as well as additional filming. For the past two years, 450 people have attended the events.

Wylene Booth McDonald will be the emcee for the evening, and Bibis Ellison and her band will be performing stand-out tunes and powerful sounds. Food from 20 different eateries are slated for donation, with the cater coordinating handled through Pine Valley Market’s Christi Ferretti.

“Under her direction, all food will come in, and she, along with her staff, will transform it and send it out to the crowds!”

Sexton says. “We have a special treat this year with Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ [season 9 contestant] Keith Rhodes bringing his famous Catch Food Truck to our event. He will send some amazing cuisine out to our attendees during the evening!”

As in previous years, CARE recognizes two recipients through their “Award for Resilience” and the “Humanitarian Award.”

“We have selected very deserving recipients and we do not announce them until the evening of our event,” Sexton says.

A live and silent auction will be presented, with great prizes including a Bald Head Thanksgiving week vacation, a private chef dinner with Keith Rhodes (Catch, Phun), Xris Kessler art work, a beach pig pickin’ and more! Family scholarships for CARE Project retreats also will be awarded, featuring 10 scholarships at $500 each.

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In the Round:

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Roller girls’ bout for charity The Dance Cooperative, a nonprofit dance studio, has moved to Austin Commons (near Monkey Junction) 5202-17 Carolina Beach Road.

Offering ballet, jazz, hiphop, modern, creative movement, tap, stretch, and Zumba!

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By: Amanda Greene

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hey go by names meant to make us quake in our flaccid flip flops—Maxi Rad, Fiona Fatale and Candi Capitate. They’re rough on the track, as they should be. But the ladies of the Cape Fear Roller Girls have a softer, giving side.

With each bout, Wilmington’s nonprofit roller-derby league typically donates $400 to $600 to a local nonprofit from a percentage of tickets sales and concessions proceeds. The next double header for the Cape Fear Roller Girls’ all-stars team will be September 21st, when they battle the Lehigh Valley Roller Girls. The league’s other team, The Black Harrts, will take on Rogue at Cape Fear Community College’s Schwartz Center (601 N. Front St.;d oors open at 5 p.m.).

the drill: A Cape Fear Roller Girls warm-up— (l. to r.) Candi Capitate, Cat Lick Skool Girl, Fiona Fatale, Grace Riot, and Violet Outlaw. Photo

by Louis Keiner.

Part of each entry ticket will go to DREAMS of Wilmington, an arts education nonprofit that offers free classes for economically disadvantaged children. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for children ages 6-10 and free for kids under 5.

“Each bout is linked to a charity because without the community there wouldn’t be Cape Fear Roller Girls so we also partake in charity walks and runs to help area nonprofits as much as we can in addition to the bouts,” Michelle Ingraham, public relations manager for the league, say.

Thus far they’ve donated to Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, Mugs for Jugs and the American Heart Association. As well, the league annually participates in many community events, including the Azalea Festival, the Island of Lights and the StarNews’ Conscience Fair. The Cape Fear Roller Girls offer space on their website, linking to charities they support.

“We have our announcers give shout-outs to our sponsors and charities and push people to consider giving,” Ingraham adds. “We offer up space at the bouts for our charities to promote themselves.”

The rape crisis center handed out pamphlets to raise awareness about domestic violence. The giving component of their bouts has been a constant from the beginning.

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Track Derby Association (WFTDA) members in June 2010, allowing their league to compete as far north as Maine. (North Carolina is considered in the northeast region.)

The Cape Fear Roller Girls’ crowds continue to grow, attracting about 500 people most recently, according to Ingraham.

Along with the fans, the Cape Fear Roller Girls have caught Hollywood’s notice with cast members from the movie “Tammy,” which attending a bout in June (Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields and Kathy Bates).

Many of the derby members prefer to go by their derby names in public, Ingraham says.

And there’s even an official list of names called the International Roller Derby Roster where folks can test their chosen names— like 13th Floor Hellevator, A Few Screws Lucy, Madam Molotov and Rasta-scar-eye— to make sure no one already skates under it.

“Now, we actually have to think about what people’s real names are,” she says.

On the track, Ingraham goes by Fiona Fatale, a name she likes because its stands so different from her own moniker.

“I didn’t want anything that was my own name,” she notes, “but I didn’t want it to be too raunchy. I like the concept of the femme fatale. I like the show ‘Burn Notice,’ and the character Fiona on that show. I love how she’s just completely independent, and the name just seems to fit me.”

The derby bouts “look rough and tough, and it is, but it’s such a great group of women, and the derby community is huge throughout the U.S. and the world. It’s amazing,” Ingraham notes.

DETAILS: Cape Fear Roller Derby Double Header CFCC Schwartz Center 601 N. Front Street $5-$10, children to adults; kids under 5, free. www.capefearrollergirls.com Amanda Greene is the editor of Wilmington Faith & Values at WilmingtonFAVS.com. Do you have a volunteer opportunity to highlight? Email her at Amanda.

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We are a designer-style consignment boutique, and we strive to carry the best designer brand names and the latest styles at the best prices. We carry brands from Anne Taylor, Banana Republic and BCBG, to J Crew, Lilly Pullitzer, and Michael Kors. Our assortment of clothing, from evening wear to casual wear, features a blend of new and slightly used items, also including shoes, handbags, and accessories that are chic, contemporary, and stylish! Our prices are more than 50% less than the original prices. We also carry a unique variety of brand new gifts for all ages and tastes, including new jewelry (some items are handmade by local artists), scarves, socks, frames, wine glasses, and many monogrammed items. We provide you with personal attention and quality merchandise at an excellent value in friendly, comfortable surroundings! Come by and see why you will want to come back weekly!

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Punctuating its modern and casual men’s clothing with a rustic interior, Bloke is transforming the way Wilmington’s men dress. Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed. With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

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Fresh from the Farm

De-Litter Bugging:

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Big Sweep returns for annual clean-up By: Fiona O’Sullivan

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

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

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

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hat began in 1987 as a beach clean-up quickly grew into an annual event in North Carolina. Big Sweep became a part of the International Coastal Clean-up that involves over 55 states and territories as well as 90 countries. Since its inauguration, with the help of over 300,000 volunteers, more than 10 million pounds of debris has been retrieved from the states waterways.

Last September, the Big Sweep removed approximately 5,645 pounds of trash from 41.3 miles of waterways, 3.5 miles of road and 61 acres of parks and other public areas. And the accomplished it with the assistance off 632 volunteers. On September 21st, the Big Sweep returns for another clean up.

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Organizers aim to make this as much an educational event as possible, too. O’Keefe says the experience of participating in the Big Sweep is the best indicator on how to take care of our environment.

“We also incorporate litter-prevention education in our programs and outreach,” she adds. Reactions from past volunteers have varied; some enjoy mixing with other people and being outdoors, inspired to clean up, while others have found the amount of litter frustrating.

“They’ve definitely found some unusual items over the last few years,” O’ Keefe quips. “A car chassis was a unique item we found last year. We’ve also had other various objects such as lottery tickets, vacuum cleaners and bowling balls in previous years.”

While volunteers are advised to dress appropriately, safety is ensured by site captains. O’Keefe assures that sites are chosen carefully.

“It’s still very important for everyone to be aware and mindful when cleaning up,” she warns.

Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Big Sweep prepared to be outdoors, wearing sunscreen, sturdy closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. She also requests attendees bring their own reusable water bottle to help reduce the amount of waste and gloves. Most sites will start in the morning, but some sites are in the afternoon because of the tides.

Volunteers can register online at http:// keepnhcbeautiful.org.The Big Sweep begins at 9 a.m. and is sponsored by New Hanover County Parks and Gardens; Keep New Hanover County Beautiful; NC Big Sweep; First Citizen’s Bank; WWAYTV-3 and What’s on Wilmington.

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The number of locations depends on the number of volunteers that sign up.”

Between 500 and 700 volunteers sign up annually. Locations vary each year based on availability of volunteers and need of cleaning. Mostly schools, church groups, civic groups, scout troops and several companies get co-workers together to lend a helping hand. O’Keefe encourages people of all ages to get involved.

“Litter attracts more litter, so keeping things clean is a significant component of litter prevention,” O’Keefe explains.

Removing litter helps reduce the negative impact on the health and safety of humans and wildlife. “We often find animals [during a cleanup],” O’Keefe continues. “Last year someone found a black skimmer, and a couple years ago we found a possum completely entangled in fishing line on Kure Beach.”

Funding for the event comes from donations of items used on that day. O’Keefe says they often get donations from local business in the form of supplies for the Big Sweep. Getting things tied up in the days leading up to the event is the most challenging part of the whole, according to O’Keefe.

“However, seeing the enormous amount of trash collected and seeing how many people participate is really inspiring and the reason we do it,” O’Keefe confirms.

Big Sweep has come a long way since its inception. When it first started, due to the large amount of medical waste on the beaches, it was considered unsafe to have the clean-up.

This was the result of waste being dumped at sea and later washing up on shore. “In some ways it’s drastically improved, but with our growing population and an increase in onetime use products, we see waste build-up in other ways,” O’Keefe informs.

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to-docalendar events GREAT GATSBY GALA 9/19, 7-10pm, $50 adv/$60 at door: Pat Kusek Financial Group presents the 3rd Annual Great Gatsby Gala hosted by Jess James at The City Club inspired by the great American novel and the joie de vivre of the Jazz Age, glamourized

by Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Roaring 20’s reverie open to the public,. City Club will offer an exclusive discount or membership sign-up, delicious food, Prohibition era cocktails, 1920’s music and Great Gatsby viewing in the Garden.

Gatsby models in 1920‘s finery and enchanted deco decor by Kickstand Events . Shopping with aMuse, A Second Time Around, Lumina Gem & Front Street Optometric Care. Burlesque show for speakeasy members only, with nationally renowned Por Cel Ain. Portraits in the Garden with Artist Kat Christian and Photo Booth with Bella Rose Photography. Charity raffle prizes to benefit Kids Making It, “The Bee’s Knees” wardrobe contest and more! http://stylegirljessjames.com PARKING DAY Wilmington’s 3rd annual PARK(ing) Day, 9/20,

10am-2pm. Find us in parking spaces downtown on both Front and Market street. Highlights the importance of public parks and open space for a healthy and vibrant environment.

Our mission is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat. parkingday.org. Clark Henry, clarkh@ciiiassociates.com, or Michelle Howe, michelle@mediapear.com.

PEACE DAY Our 7th annual celebration of International Day of Peace, sponsored by Grandmothers For Peace, will be held in Hugh MacRae Park(Shelter #5) on Sat., 9/21, 6pm. Peace Day was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981. Each year, individuals and organizations from 175 nations gather to promote peace in their communities and the world. Family event and we invite everyone to bring a chair or blanket and join us for an evening of music, drumming, dancing, singing and inspirational readings. Hugh MacRae Park, Shelter, #5.

BIG SWEEP See page 42.

Happenings and events across Wilmington

UNCW ALUMNI WEEKEND 9/27-29: Fall Family & Alumni Weekend! Students, alumni and friends of UNCW are invited to campus for a weekend of festivities. Alumni events include the Golden Wing Society Reunion, a Day at the Beach and the Legacy Pinning Ceremony. Other activities include tours of local attractions, a family picnic and campus brunch, golf tournament, 5K run and much more. www.uncw.edu/alumni/faw.html OKTOBERFEST 180th anniversary of the world’s largest fair, will kick off Sat., 9/28, with the tapping of Oktoberfest seasonal lager at Front Street Brewery in historic downtown Wilmington. 11am, Brewmaster Kevin Kozak will tap FSB’s Oktoberfest Lager and drink from “Das Boot.” Throughout weekend: limited edition .5-liter commemorative Oktoberfest Mugs; traditional German cuisine on menu; the “Jumbo Pretzel and a Pint,” $5; Oktoberfest seasonal lager; free Brewery Tours, 3-5pm. At 7pm: fun contests, great music and beer! The Oktoberfest Chive Unofficial Meetup begins in The Beam Room with a Big Pretzel Toss, Stein Holding Competition, Safe Slam Drinking Competition and Oktoberfest costume contest. Prize: merchandise and beer, Chive Gear and cash! $5 for each contest and net proceeds from Oktoberfest will be donated to The Chive Charities, a non-profit organization that does BIG fundraising for smaller fundraising initiatives. Learn more at chivecharities.org.

ESTUARY DAY 9/28, 10am-3pm: Celebrate National Estuaries Day with the N.C. Coastal Federation at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve in Holly Ridge Volunteers will be asked to participate in a shoreline clean up and then enjoy lunch, fun activities and a free marsh walk and birding tour. Guests might also tour Stump Sound in kayaks with Wilmington’s Hook, Line and Paddle. From 10-11am, volunteers will conduct a shoreline clean up, suitable for all ages.

From 11am-1pm, federation staff will host a lunch and fun activities. Lunch will be provided to volunteers and available for others for $2. Kids can pull seine nets, visit touch tanks and fish print on free t-shirts.

Representatives from local environmental organizations will be on-site to present educational exhibits. In the afternoon, event attendees are invited to explore Morris Landing. Kayak and tour Stump Sound, an opportunity sponsored by Wilmington’s Hook, Line and Paddle, or participate in a marsh walk and birding tour. A fee is required to

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kayak, which includes a federation membership at a special event price. Pre-reg. www.nccoast. org. Ted Wilgis at (910) 509-2838 or tedw@nccoast.org.

ISLAND DAY 2013 4th annual Island Day celebration, Sun., 9/29, 1-5pm, Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Island Day is a celebration that brings together residents of Pleasure Island for a day of “old fashioned” fun with picnicking, family friendly activities and games, music, hands-on educational opportunities, and time to visit with friends and neighbors. Bring a cooler with sandwiches, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, or make a donation for a hot dog from the Carolina and Kure Beach Fire Departments. Sit on your blankets, relax and enjoy! Currently accepting applications at Kure Beach Town Hall from anyone interested in participating in this year’s event.

(910) 458-8216 or parks@townofkurebeach. org. Applications: www.townofkurebeach.org.

charity/fund-raisers WALK FOR PINK HEALS CAPE FEAR Wed., 9/18, 9am-noon: Walk for Pink Heals Cape Fear, Pender County Govt. Complex, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC. Supports Pink Heals national org., to help people battle cancer, with a focus on women. Raffles, silent acution, bake sale, more! $5. www.pinkfiretrucks.org. www.pinkhealscapefear.org. 910259-1228.

26TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE Cape Fear Literacy Council and Grand Patron Perry’s Emporium proudly announce the 26th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy on Thurs., 9/19, 7pm, t the Piney Valley United Methodist Church (3788 Shipyard Blvd.). We invite the community to share in this fun evening devoted to words! Free; light refreshments, audience games and prizes, and fun for both audience and competitors. Bee Teams contact the Cape Fear Literacy Council at (910)251-0911 or info@cfliteracy.org.

CAPE FEAR CLASSIC Health fair Thurs., 9/19, 10am-2pm. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 401 S. Eighth St. • Cape Fear Classic Tourney: 9/20, Registration 11am; shotgun start 1pm, at Echo Farms. Four-person Captain’s Choice at the beautiful Echo Farms Golf & Country Club in Wilmington, NC with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Entry fee: $300 per four-person team. Atiba D. Johnson at 910-795-5853 or email info@capefearclassic.com. • Cape Fear Classic Football Game, Sat, 9/21, 1-5pm. S & J Concierge and Management Services and The Wilmington Journal will bring a weekend full of events culminated by Wilmington, North Carolina’s inaugural football game between the Shaw University Bears and the UNC-Pembroke Braves. College football returns to the Port City for the 2013 Cape Fear Classic! $15, (910) 795-5853. www.capefearclassic.com CAA BLOOD CHALLENGE 9/19: CAA Blood Challenge at UNCW. Stu-

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dent-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is once again partnering with the local chapter of the American Red Cross to conduct the 12th Annual Colonial Athletic Association Blood Challenge on Thurs., 9/19, Trask Coliseum.

The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. and donors will receive a UNCWAmerican Red Cross T-shirt and free pizza.

3RD ANNUAL CARE PROJECT GALA 3rd Annual CARE Project Gala, hosted by Frances Weller and Johnnie Sexton, 6-11pm, Sat., 9/21. The Terraces on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. Over 20 Wilmington area restaurants donating amazing food, cash bar and beer donated

by Good Vibes Brewing with wine donated by Country Vintner. Featured entertainment by Bibis Ellison Tickets: Peelle/janpeelle@aol.com or 704-996-8244

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TACT SHOWS Thalian Association Children’s Theater presents great shows for the whole family! All shows presented at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center at 120 South Second St. • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” through 9/22, Magical fairy tale reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. jasonaycock@thalian. org

THEATRENOW Anthony Lawson’s “The Bard’s Broads”: See page 14. • Reading Series: “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron (writer of When Harry Met Sally) Based on the

bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman. Five women. 29 roles. A hilarious, poignant collection of stories about how our memories are often tied to what we wore. Thurs., 9/19, 8pm.

TheatreNOW, 10th and Dock streets. www. theatrewilmington.com TARTUFF See page 16-17.

PERFORMANCE CLUB STUDIO THEATRE Performance Club Studio Theater presents “13 the Musical” 9/19-22 and 26-29, Thalian Studio Theater. Coming of age production is truly “a grown up story about growing up.”

Directed by LJ Woodard, choreography by Judy Greenhut and musical direction by Jonathan Barber. “13” features 33 of Wilmington’s most talented tweens in this contemporary, high-energy, and unforgettable rock-musical for all ages. Tickets: $15, 910-632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org. www.PerformanceClubKids.com.

CITY STAGE Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Leo Grinberg and directed by Don H. Baker, w/ music direction by Chiaki Ito. 9/20-22, 8pm.

Groundbreaking Obie-winning Off-Broadway smash also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation. It tells the story of “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just “an angry inch.” This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig (née Hansel) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.”

www.citystagenc.com or 910-264-2602.

CHILDREN’S THEATER AUDITIONS Techmoja Dance and Theater Co. will hold auditions for “The High School That Dripped Gooseflesh” on Sat., 9/21, at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

120 S. 2nd St.Seeking children ages 5-17. Auditions at 10am for ages 5-10: and 12-2pm for ages 11-17. The production is under the direction of Michelle Reiff. All ethnicities encouragd to audition. 910-233-7343.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION Thalian Association will open their 225th anniversary season w/Tony Award-winning Best Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The production will run 9/2610/6, at historic Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington; Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sund, 3pm. $30 with senior, student and group discounts. Thrifty Thursdays, $15. 910-632.2285 or thalian.org.

Set in NYC during the Camelot era of the early 1960s, the musical follows an ambitious window washer who, with the self-help manual of the title, proceeds to bumble his way up the company ladder. • Auditions for its inaugural production at the Red Barn Studio, which is now under its management, for award-winning play “Other Desert Cities” are Mon. and Tue. 9/23-24, 7pm, Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Thalian Association Artistic Director, Tom Briggs, runs Fri., Sat. and Sun. Nov. 1-24. Roles for two women, 50s-early 60s; one man 60s; one woman mid-30’s-early 40s; one man 30s. For a complete character breakdown, visit thalian.org. • 225TH anniversary gala, 9/28, 6pm, Thalian Hall Ballroom.

Guests will enjoy excellent food, drink, company, entertainment, and festivities. Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by calling the Association at 910-251-1788. Following reception: season opener of ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying’. ThalianHall.org, or by calling the Thalian Hall box office at 910-6322285.

SORDID LIVES Sordid Lives, written by Del Shores, and directed by Ed Wagenseller, at UNCW, 9/26-29 and 10/3-6; 8pm or Sun, 2pm, mainstage theatre, Cultural Arts Building. Dark comedy about a colorful family from a small Texas town who must come to grips with the accidental death of the elderly family matriarch during a clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with her much younger, married neighbor. Tickets are $12 formembers of the general public, $10 for seniors and UNCW employees, and$5 for students and children. 910-962-3500 or www. uncw.edu/arts/box-office.html.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER Thursday Night Live Improv with the Fruity Oaty Bars this and every Thursday. Free show where you find out what the actors are going to do at the same time as the actors! Doors, 7:30; hilarity, 8pm. • “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” by local playwright Anthony Lawson and adapted from Mark Twain’s short story. 9/27-10/12, $10-$15. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001.

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JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a standup comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; $4.

NUTT STREET COMEDY ROOM Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2) • Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/ Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm. City Stage/Level 5. www.nuttstreet. com.

MAXWELL-CLARK SHOW The Maxwell-Clark Show, 9/18, 8pm. Show, 9pm, $4. Two young African American comedians join forces and bring other young comics and writers together for a night of sketches, stand up comedy, improv comedy, and so much more. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar, 3021 Market St. www.ReidHughesClark.com or www.portcitycomedy.com LITPROV Tuesday LitProv: Troupes perform a 20-25 minute ‘Harold’ long-form improv. After the show, folks can come onstage and join the other improvisers in an improv jam! No experience necessary! 8pm. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

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AIRLIE CONCERT SERIES Airlie Concert Series lineup, first and third Friday of the month from May until September: 9/20, The Imitations. $8 for adults, $2 for children, and free for Airlie members. www.airliegardens.org.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wilmington Symphony Orchestra concerts at UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd., unless otherwise noted. “Sleeping Beauty,” 9/21. Opening night begins with jubilant brass from Hector Berlioz’ brilliant Le Corsaire Overture. Nancy King highlights the sublime elegances of Richard Strauss’s autumnal Four Last Songs, and from one of the most famous scores in the classical repertoire, a sumptuous selection of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty.

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BIG BOI Coast 97.3fm and Progressive Music Group present Big Boi of Outkast Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors Tour Big Boi of Outkast, Sept. 26. Tickets previously purchased are valid for the new date. Doors 8pm; show 9pm. $30 GA; advance $35 balcony and dayof $45 balcony. VIP Meet & Greet Package: $75, includes ticket, early entry, exclusive meeting with Big Boi, personal autograph & photograph, tour gift item ; limited availability.

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JAZZ W/STRINGS UNCW Department of Music: Jazz with Strings Fri., 9/27, 7:30pm. Beckwith Recital Hall, located in the Cultural Arts building on Randall Drive $20GA; $15 UNCW faculty/ staff $15 alumni and parents of UNCW students $5 students with valid UNCW ID Des-

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EDUARDO TAMI TRIO The Eduardo Tami Trio: Live tango music and dancing at UNCW’s Burney Center, 9/28, 8pm.

GA, $7; UNCW students, $5 (tickets in advance only: www.uncw.edu/events/signup. aspx?event=309). Recording artist Eduardo Tami, whose seven albums have made him an international star, will lead the Eduardo Tami Trio in an evening of tango, milonga, valses and other traditional music as part of his group’s 2013 tour of the United States. Sponsored by the UNCW Department of English and the Office of International Programs. Shirley Mathews: 9623525. www.eduardotami.com.ar.

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JAZZ AT THE MANSION Jazz at the Museum summer music series, weather permitting, first Thurs. ea. mo., 6:30pm. 9/29, The Al Neese Project. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Blankets and chairs and picnics welcome. Beer and wine sold. Tickets available at gate, $12 GA, $10 Members, $5 students (with ID). 910-251-3700 or www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

dance IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www.walshkelleyschool.com.

BALLROOM DANCE SPORT Learn to dance group lessons. Classes: ballroom, Latin, swing, shag; Fri. night dance party w/lesson; 9/20, 7:30-10pm, Intro Lesson, $7, $5/college ID. Less than 1 mile from UNCW, 4523 Franklin Ave., across from Cinema Dr. Corner of Kerr & Franklin. Singles/couples: BallrooomDanceSportNC.com. 910-799-2001 WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SHOWCASE Works-in-Progress Showcase, 9/22, 2-4pm.

Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides monthly informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wish to witness the creative

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BABS MCDANCE Learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” every Wed. through Halloween, 6pm. • Schedule: Mon.: Line Dance, 6pm; Committed Couples, 7pm; Ballroom, 8pm • Tues.: Rhythm Latin, 7-8pm; Hip-hop, 7pm • Wed.: West Coast Swing, 7-8pm; Argentine Tango, 8-9pm • Thurs., Shag, 7-8pm; Drills & Technique, 8-9pm • Sat.: Belly Dancing, 3pm. 6782 Market St. www.babsmcdance.com TANGO WORKSHOP 9/29, 3pm: Tango Dance Workshop in the Burney Center. $10 GA; $5 for UNCW students.

Shirley Mathews: 962-3525. Sponsored by the UNCW Department of English and the Office of International Programs.

SURFER TANGO Kent Boseman, instructor for Argentine Tango lessons: $20/couple/session. All participants must be CB Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of the class. Thurs., 7:30-8:30pm. Kent: (910) 5231667 or surfertango@gmail.com. www.surfertango.com.

LINE DANCING LESSONS Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Dept’s line dancing lessons with Inez Eason, a former NFL-World League Football Professional Cheerleader. Open to anyone at any age. No partners are needed for this fun dance style, and with 1-hour classes held on Sunday afternoons, you can bring the whole family! Sun., 10/6, 4-5pm, at the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Center. Pre-reg. rqd. 256-7925 or www.

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townofwrightsvillebeach.com DANCE COOPERATIVE New location: 5202 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 17, Austin Commons Center (mailing address, PO Box 16154, Wilmington, NC 28408). Now offering jazz, modern, hip-hop, improvisation, ballet, tap, creative movement, Zumba, pre-pointe, stretch, and more for kids, teens and adults. Classes are $12 indv. or $105 for 10.Dance Teachers, professional, college students and military: $6/class or $53/10. 910763-4995. www.thedancecooperative.org SHAG LESSONS Instructors Ken & Sandy Jones can teach anyone to shag! No partner is needed for these 4-lessons that meet on Thurs. for beginner class, 6:45-7:45pm, w/intermediate class from 7:45–8:45pm. Begins Thurs., 11/7 in the Fran Russ Recreation Center, Wrightsville Beach Park. Pre-reg. is required. 256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com. Kris Thompson TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits BURGWIN-WRIGHT PAINT-OUT Burgwin-Wright House is hosting its first annual Paint-Out September 27-28th, 2013. Come by and watch as 30 artists plein-air paint in the gardens of the Burgwin-Wright House...and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!

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ARTS COUNCIL OF ILM Arts Council of ILM and New Hanover County is seeking applications for the 2013–2014 Regional Artist Project Grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Counties include New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender; residents are eligible to apply for grants which provide financial support to artists in all disciplines, such as visual art/craft, music composition, film/video, literature/playwriting and choreography/dance, and at any stage of their career. Fundable projects include the creation of new work; purchase of equipment and materials and professional development workshops. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org.

SPECTRUM GALLERY GEMSHOW Sat., 9/21: Open to the public all day Saturday!

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LOVE, GRAVITY AND PIGMENT ARTIST Acme Art 711 N 5th Ave. Abstract artist Mykel presents “Love, Gravity, and Pigment.”

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COASTAL CLOUDS “Coastal Clouds,” a show of my acrylic paintings and works on paper by Lois DeWitt, at the Artful Living Group at Carolina Beach.

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y 910-458-7822. t FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and y New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galler4 ies and studios that will open their doors to the e public in an after-hours celebration of art and s culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the s month through 2013. Dates: 9/27. Rhonda Belr lamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite s 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org c DREAMING IN COLOR g See pags 10-11. f - CRESCENT MOON d 9/27, 6-9pm: Crescent Moon 4th Friday Fun! - Featured artist: Tyrell Brockington “Pops” was 14 yrs. old, when he took his first woodworking class, building a book-shelf, with Kids Making.

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- Featured Pairing: Sommelier, Celeste Glass, of Fortunate Glass will highlight a red and white to pair with Fortunate Glass’ select specialty t cheeses. 24 N Front St. (910) 762-4207 ” NO BOUNDARIES n In anticipation of the 16th year of No Boundn aries International art colony, 621n4th Gal: lery will host a special art exhibition featuring r new works from 39 of the 48 local artists who have participated in the colony over the past 15 years. The No Boundaries Alumni Exhibit - will showcase a variety of artworks, including t recent pottery by Hiroshi SueYoshi, jewelery by . Mitzi Jonkheer and Marshall Milton, sculpture . by Karen Crouch, tintype photography by Harry Taylor and paintings by Pam Toll, Evalyn Boyd Hines and many others. All artists are donating 50 percent of sales from the show to No Boundaries International.

A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist,author and world traveler David D. Hume, delightful original watercolors by Eunice Andrews and Karen Q. Hunsberger’s handcrafted baskets thru Dec. Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm ;and Sat., 10am-3pm. 1903 Princess St. 910-251-8854.

Located in historic 100 year old house in Carolina Heights Garden tours often given, specializing in unique citrus. Wilmingtonart@aol.com.

100K POETS FOR CHANGE Banned Books Week presents 100K Poets for Change. Open mics, invited poets and an odd mix of the two welcome to read! We are dividing the day into 15-min, segments starting at 10am. One does not have to speak for the entire 15 minutes, one just has it at their disposal. You may read your work, someone else’s, share your thoughts on the writing process or just rap about life. We’re cool with what ever you want to do as long as you are dressed. Call Old Books on Front to secure a slot: (910) 7626657. 249 N Front St.

WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. 910-328-8663 or 910-3282488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Enroll today for Language Workshop, offering French and Spanish classes, which begin Sept. 10th. Enrollment ends Sept 4th! www.playwilmington.org CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Through 9/29: Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Stinky feet can make you more attractive...to a hungry mosquito, that is! Explore the science of what’s eating you with Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Visitors will discover the biological wonders of sanguinivores — creatures that eat blood — through encounters with interactive activities and vibrant graphics. Also, helpful hints and simple recautions for avoiding these sometimes annoying creatures. • Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take a photographic journey of southeastern North Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, wildlife, culture, and history. Featuring more than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Fear Camera Club members. • Thurs., 9/26, 4-6pm: Teachers of all grades and subjects, science

CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Diane Landry: The Cadence of All Things. Landry (Canadian, b. 1958) is one of Canada’s foremost installation artists, whose work employs everyday objects, sound, light and shadow in her evocative constructions. • Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s ‘Treme’—Fine, hand-sewn beadwork, archival-quality costume technique and brilliantly colored feathers, all done by Wilmington native Alonzo Wilson, Exquisitely crafted Mardi Gras Indian suits, as well as design sketches. Organized by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Mardi Gras Indians are deeply rooted in shared cultures and symbiotic relationships which developed between the Native Americans and the escaped slaves they aided. On display through 11/3. • CAM Public Tours, Thursdays, 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view.Open late on Thurs. until 9pm.• Museum Day Live! From Smithsonian Magazine; attend CAM for free with downloaded ticket presented at the front desk. Ticket must be presented to enter the galleries. 9/29, 10am5pm. www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about

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coordinators, principals, superintendents and home-school providers are invited to discover the museum’s many educational offerings that enrich and expand students’ curricula. Enjoy hands-on activities and experiments drawn from museum field trip and outreach programs. Meet educators; connect with your colleagues and register to win door prizes including a free field trip for your classroom, passes, a surf lesson from Tony Silvagni Surf School, classroom games from Learning Express Toys and a gift certificate from Teacher’s Aid. Register: 910-798-4355. • $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; free for children under 3. Members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com.

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

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By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spit-

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BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens.

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ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Cardio Tennis/Doubles Clinic: Mon., Through 10/28, 9:30-11am. $15 per clinic • Beginner Tennis, Session 1: 9/23, 30. Session 2: 10/7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-6:30pm. (4 clinics): $44 NAVIGATING THE CF RIVER Navigating the Cape Fear River requires skill and a special understanding for the river. Come learn about the pilots who chose to traverse the Cape Fear with Historian Lori Sanderlin of the N.C. Maritime Museum of Southport.

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MOVIE IN THE PARK Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation hosts Mellow Mushroom Movie Night in the Park Fri., 10/18, Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy an evening of family fun, food, and entertainment under the stars. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mellow Mushroom pizza and other concessions available for purchase. “Hotel Transylvania” begins at dusk.

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• Little Aces (5-7 year olds): 3:45-4:30 pm $42/session. • Super Aces (8-10 year olds): 4:30-5:15 pm $42/session. Session 1: Mon/ Wed.: 9/18, 23, 25. Session 2: Mon/Wed.: 10/7, 9, 14, 1, 21, 23. Session 3: Mon/Wed, 11/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20. 3405 Park Avenue, Wilmington 341-4631 www.empiepark.com CF MUSEUM LEARNING CENTER Ocean Adventures, 9/21, 28-29, 1-4pm. Examine local shells and learn about North Carolina’s state shell. Find out why starfish are not fish at all! Use various magnification tools to examine sea life up close. Parental participation required. Free for members or w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. KIDS AT CAM Kids @ CAM, Sat., 9/21, noon-3pm. Members, $3/child; non, $5, adults free. Enjoy a day with your children exploring our exhibitions and making art you can take home. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this afternoon of creativity, inspiration & art! All Ages Welcome. No pre-reg. necessary! Parental supervision required at all times. georgia@cameronartmuseum.com.

BARNES AND NOBLE Barnes & Noble, Inc., Mayfaire: 9/21, 10:30am: Free Curiosity Day with Curious George, a national storytime and celebration taking place in all stores. Children ages 3-7 and parents are invited to experience the joy of reading and celebrate Curious George, everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey. Booksellers will read aloud from a big book version of the original Curious George book by author and illustrator H.A. Rey. Free and open to the public. • Crocodile Creek Circus Tower Floor Puzzle, 9/21, 11am: Children ages 3-7 will work together to assemble an impressive 48” high puzzle showcasing an array of circus animals. Learn and reinforce early-math skills such as counting and sequencing, while further developing their fine motor skills as they work together puzzling and identifying different animals.• LEGO Master Building Academy, 9/28, 10:30am. Children ages 8 and up will create

their own LEGO robots using Master Builder techniques such as sideways building and alternate uses. Free, open to the public but space is limited and registration is required. 910-5091880.

NC SHELL SHOW NC Shell Show, 9/28, 9am-5pm; 9/29, 1-5pm.

Free for members or with Cape Fear Museum admission. Interested in all things molluscan?

Experience the largest gathering of shell collections in North Carolina. View displays of some of the world’s most beautiful, unusual and rare shells; as well as shell crafts. Learn how to start your own collection and shop for shells from on-site vendors. 814 Market St. HALYBURTON PRESCHOOL NATURE CLASS Halyburton Park offers a variety of nature programs for preschoolers ages 2-5. Cost is $3 per program. Space fills up quickly so register early for these classes. Halyburton, 4099 S. 17th St. 341-0075.

BOY SCOUTS MEETING Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-9171. Boy Scout Troop 277 will meet every Monday, 7pm.

THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.

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lectures/readings BELLAMY MANSION READINGS “Wilmington Uncovered” with Beverly Tetterton, 9/19, 6:30pm. Local historian and author Beverly Tetterton presents an entirely new view of historic Wilmington. From her research Beverly has uncovered well over a 100 new images of Wilmington over the years that have never been seen before. Bellamy Mansion, free! 910251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org JEAN-CHRISTOPHE CLOUTIER 9/19: UNCW English Department’s Buckner Lecture Series Presents Jean-Christophe Cloutier. Cloutier will discuss the previously unknown manuscript by Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay that he discovered in an archive at Columbia University, 5:30pm, Cameron Hall, Room 105. Free and open to the public.

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and open to the public, with no registration required. Sheila will read from “The Money Bird” and talk about keeping the animals in her mysteries just as real as she does in her 17 nonfiction books. She’ll answer and autograph books, which will be sold by Pomegranate Books. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Learn more about Sheila, her animals, and her award-winning books at her website, www.sheilaboneham.com.

DONNA BRAZILE 9/30, 7pm: Burney Center Ranked in the Washingtonian’s top 100 most powerful women, veteran political strategist Donna Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 to 2000, as well as being the first African-American to manage a presidential campaign. Brazile is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator, on CNN, ABC and NPR. Brazile brings her original perspective to American politics, race relations, women in politics and diversity. Free for UNCW students, faculty and staff; $10 for public. www.uncw.edu/presents.

classes/workshops VETERAN CAREER READINESS Free veteran career readiness workshops, hosted by Miller Motte and the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Every 2nd Tues. of the month, 11am-12pm, until October at the VFW post, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Any veteran is able to attend but must RSVP: (910)442-3414.

MEMORIAL GARDEN WORKSHOP

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter and the New Hanover County Arboretum Ability Garden present, “Creating a Memorial Garden Workshop: Create a place of beauty to reminisce,” 9am-12:30pm, Sat., 9/21, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Workshop includes a presentation showcasing small and container gardens, gardening demonstrations, a walk through the Heritage Garden and labyrinth, and resource materials. Facilitators are Lorraine Perry, Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter Healing Arts Coordinator and bereavement counselor, and a New Hanover County Arboretum Ability Garden horticultural therapist.$15; 7967991 to register.

ACTOR’S WORKSHOP The Actor’s Workshop with Sunnie Pennington: Introducing a highly effective workshop designed to move actors to a new level of performance and productivity in the acting world.

The 3 hour workshop is a thorough workout including warm ups, scene work, practice with creative back stories, strong and interesting acting choices, working out of the emotions, responding and reacting honestly, exercises that build trust and courage, practice with controlling the dynamics of a scene and how to “steal the show.” Auditions, leads, contacts, and new projects; $50. All subsequent workshops are free to actors inviting guests. (910) 616 3242.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

1008 or 1024). • Yoga: Intro, 9/20-10/25, Fr., 10am-11:30pm; Reg yoga, Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:30-6:30pm; Sat., 10-11am. • T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm; Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm. Intro

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First begins 9/14. Open to limited number of students. ration is encouraged. Prices for the 1-2 day workshops range from $50, members; $140, non-members. • After-School Classes: Ages 5-8 and 9-12; starts mid-Sept. One day a week for 6 weeks, 4-5:30pm. Children explore museum through guided tours, scavenger hunts and special activities, and express their creativity through hands-on art projects in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture. Last day of class features a student art reception where children and youth display their work from the previous 6 weeks. $90, members; $105, nonmembers. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th Ext and Independence Blvd. www.cameronartmuseum.com.

STRESS REDUCTION CLASS MBSR teaches meditation and gentle yoga to reduce stress and cultivate awareness. MBSR encourages being fully present in our lives with greater peace and ease. Free orientation Tues, 10/1, 6-8pm. Class Tuesdays Oct 8-Nov 26 6-8pm. $450. Registration required. • 10/11: Three-day retreat teaches meditation and yoga to reduce stress and cultivate awareness.

Mindfulness encourages being fully present in our lives with greater peace and ease. You practice principles of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. Fri 6-8:30, Sat/ Sun 10am-4pm.$295 Register: www.everydaymindful.com POTTERY CLASSES Pottery Classes at the Community Arts Center for all skill levels. 9 weeks, through 10/3.

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PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS The Port City Playwrights’ Project next meets on Thurs., 9/ 19, Old Books, 249 N. Front St. The meeting, which begins at 6:45 p.m., will focus on short scripts to present to the public in February. Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D.: susanmsteadman@aol.com.

E-CYCLING Through 9/20: Computer/electronics owners dispose old technology without having to worry about damaging the environment, costly and inconvenient ordinances, or personal data falling into the wrong hands. Your Computer Friends and PODS Moving and Storage are sponsoring the event, which will be located at Your Computer Friends, 3816 Oleander Dr., 9am-5pm. Welcoming: desktop computers, laptops, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, cell phones, cables, batteries and most any other type electronics. Bulky items, like old TV’s or the old, bulky CRT monitors, require a $10 disposal fee. No appliances will be accepted. 910-799-8585.

CAPE FEAR PARROT CLUB Meeting, 9/21, 3-5pm w/guest speaker Ces Erdman, CFPC Director Healthy Parrots are always welcome at the meetings The meeting will be at Dawn and Sam’s house, so e mail or call for directions! Hope to see you all there!

Ces Erdman, Cape Fear Parrot Club 910-4712186 cesnc1978@hotmail.com.

CIVIL WAR ACTIVITIES 1st North Carolina Company E, Sat. 9/21, 10am-2pm. Free, open to the public. Re-enactors with 1st NC Co. E are joined this month

by Adams Battery for cannon fire drills on the Museum’s grounds, site of the historic Battle of Forks Road skirmish in 1865. Come meet and speak with the re-enactors and hear why they’re passionate about the Civil War. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St (910) 3955999. www.cameronartmuseum.com

BASICS OF STORY WRITING 9/23, 30, 10/7, 14, 5:30-7pm: Basics of Story Writing with Dr. Lynn Watson at Crescent Moon, 24 N Front St. Using art to get the creative juices flowing, writers learn the basics of story-telling, and conclude the series with a workshop where we read and discuss participants’ completed stories. Class one: Description and idea that good writing “shows, not tells.” Class two: focus on characterization and dialogue. Class three: focus on setting.

Class four: workshop our completed stories and offer constructive criticism. $15/class,

or $50/four. Limited space; register, vallielynnwatson@gmail.com. Parking garage behind Crescent Moon, where the first hour of parking is free. www.vallielynnwatson.com

EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE Educator Open House, Thurs., 9/26, 4-6pm. c Free and open to educators of all subjects and grades. Join us for a private afternoon of celebration and learning! Enjoy hands-on activity stations and experiments drawn from Cape Fear Museum field trip and outreach programs.

- Find out more about bringing your students to the museum and bringing the Museum to you! Meet our educators. Register to win door prizes. Refreshments provided. 814 Market St. r RSVP with the number in your party: 910-798e 4355 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com d rFAMILY AND FRIENDS WEEKEND The Well WOW Church and its non-profit, The , Well Community Development Corporation would like to share an opportunity for all of us , to enjoy this summer’s end together. Friends and Family Weekend, 9/28-29. Sat: Life Group Luau at North Topsail Beach, w/field day activities and public baptism. Community Partner Fellowship and Appreciation Service at night.

Sun: Morning message and baby dedication ceremony at the church, 14840 US Hwy 17 e North Hampstead. Community dinner served at 2pm by our host ministry The Well WOW Church. 910-270-0911. !

NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MO. Friends of New Hanover County Public Library challenge library users to share something exciting they did, got, or learned with the help of their library card!Entries may be in the catego- ries: Original Writing, up to 500 words and original Photograph or Image with an explanatory e caption. Entries will be displayed on the Friends e of the Library webpage (http://www.nhclit braryfriends.org/) and the Library’s Facebook y (https://www.facebook.com/NHCLibrary) during the month of September. Grand prize winner and three runners up in each category; NHCFOTL.CardContest@gmail.com through 9/30. Dorothy Hodder at dhodder@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6323.

LIVING WITH GRIEF - Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter off fers “Living with Grief: Growth and education groups for adults coping with grief,” a free sixsession grief support group for adults, 2-4pm, - Sun., through 9/29, and 10am-noon, Thurs., t Through 10/7, at the Phillips LifeCare & Counn seling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Offered to . individuals experiencing grief, regardless of whether they received hospice services, in ad, dition to families of hospice patients. It provides

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grief education and support that enables members to cope with and understand their grief.

• “Living with Grief: Coping with the loss of a spouse” group meets 10:30am-noon, Thurs., 9/12-10/17, at Phillips Center. • Monthly dropin grief sessions from noon-1:30pm, first Tues/ mo. • “Grief: An open-ended discussion,” is noon-1:30 pm, 9/3. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. www.lcfh.org WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours feat. bird watching tours, water taxi services, fishing trips, pirate voyages, and Masonboro Island shuttles, on the 27-foot, green-and-white catamaran Shamrock. Bottom fishing tours $35/ person; leaves dock 9am weekdays and returns noon. Nearshore ocean fishing trip on 22’ Panga Skiff Island Hopper offered by appointment.

• Harbor Night Cruise, nightly, a BYOB booze cruise that follows the path of our popular Harbor Cruise around Wrightsville Beach. Depart from the dock at 8:30pm; return at 9:30pm after an hour of music, dancing, and fun. Cost $25/passenger. • Masonboro Yoga trip every Thurs., 9am. Attendees can expect a relaxing morning on a deserted natural preserve island, incl. a full session of yoga with a professional instructor and free time to explore the beach.

The boat returns to our dock at 11:30am. Cost is $35/passenger. All of our tours depart from our dock apart from the Blockade Runner Hotel, 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Also fishing charters, sunset cruises, harbor tours, Masonboro water taxi services, and much more. Cruisers Club allows members to come on several of the company’s popular cruises for a single, small, up-front payment.

• Pirates Bday Parties: Bouncy castles and birthday cakes w/ customized pirate birthday parties, featuring the famed buccaneer Capt.

Don Juan Cortez, scourge of the high seas and maritime marauder extraordinaire. Treasure hunt tour on Masonboro Island, listen to pirate legends, and receive a pirate name. $20/child with a 10 child minimum. wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. (910) 200-4002.

tours/cruises WILMINGTON WATER TOURS 9/18, 6:30pm : 2hr relaxing and scenic cruise is an ideal way to spend an unforgettable morning or afternoon. Highlights: wine guide on board to educate you while you sip three tastings, and food pairings (fruit, cheese, and olives).

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rine life. $38. • 9/20, 7-9pm: The movement of the tides and moon energizes and stirs the imagination! Your sharpened senses will clear your thoughts as you glide along the gently lit waterfront. You only wish that all of your friends could be with you to enjoy something so unique and special. This will be a memory you cherish: a night under the stars on the famous and mysterious Cape Fear River. $33. • 9/21, 6:30-8:30pm: Beer Tasting Cruise: Sample beer paired up with some tasty appetizers.

Brewmaster from Front St. on board to give samples of the different micro beers they brew & describe the ingredients. 2hr $40. Wilmington Water Tours, www.wilmingtonwatertours. net. 910-338-3134.

OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS Sat., 9/21, 10am-noon: Walking Tour w/Bob Cooke, noted Civil War historian and author, will take you to some of the interesting Civil War sites and provide you the stories of these gallant men, both Confederate and Union. Bob is well versed in the Wilmington Civil War Campaigns and loves and enthusiastic crowd. All tours $10 for non-members; free for members; canceled in inclement weather. Limited tickets will be available at the cemetery office. Tour canceled in event of inclement weather.

ABOVE THE SCENES A special 45-minute walking tour from the floor of Fort Fisher to the top of the traverses, along an area normally closed to pedestrians. Tues/ Sat, noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children 12 and under are free. Site officials say a maximum of 25 tickets will be sold each day. No advance tickets sold. Tour participants are encouraged to have proper walking shoes, sun-

screen, and water. Tour dependent on weather conditions and is not ADA accessible. 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach. (910) 4585538 or www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher.

HISTORIC WILMINGTON TOURS Join the Historic Wilmington Foundation on two new guided architectural walking tours. The Streetcar Suburbs Tour showcases Wilmington’s first suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. The Forest Hills Tour focuses on architecture and landscape design within Wilmington’s first automobile suburb. Both tours are a great way to experience the Port City’s rich architectural heritage! Every Sat, 10am, through 10/12. Additionally, the Streetcar Suburbs Tour will be held every 1st/3rd Wed. of the month and the Forest Hills Tour will be held every 2nd/4th Wed. of the month. The Streetcar tour begins at 17th & Market at the Coastal Shopping Center and the Forest Hills tour originates at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Dr. $10/person. 1.5 hours so wear comfortable shoes! hwf@historicwilmington.org or 910-762-2511 HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/ adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/ HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours

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WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

GHOST WALK 6:30/8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

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culinary FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm. • An Evening in Michigan: Midwest Beer Tour 2013, Thurs., 9/19, 7-9pm. Beer tasting, giveaways, meet and greet. All ages, 21 and over for sampling. Free. Fermental, 7250-B Market St. 910-821-0362, www.fermental.net.

HISTORY AND SCIENCE OF ALCOHOL Adult Night Out: History and Science of Alcohol, 9/20 , 7-9pm. $5 for members; $7 for non-members. Did you know NC went “dry” a decade before national prohibition passed?

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SOS BREAKFAST Southeastern North Carolina’s World War II Remembered Group will sponsor its annual SOS breakfast on September 25 at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Rd. Breakfast in the ballroom begins at 8:30am. SOS is the polite moniker given by WWII soldiers, sailors, and Marines to a hot breakfast of creamed chip beef on toast. Its unflattering, non-public term is the one veterans still ascribe to it. Be sure to ask one about it. $6/plate. Bacon, grits, coffee, and juice will be served. Music historian and deejay Herman Stancill, a WWII veteran, will entertain with a music biography of the Andrews Sisters. John Nelson at 399-7020 or fjn39@ec.rr.com.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Schedule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8am1pm. Aso features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery. Poplar Grove Plantation, 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.com. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., 8am-1pm. www.

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Sat., 9/28, 9:45am-10:30pm; Sun., 9/29, 9:45am-5pm, Hwy 17 across from Deerfield, Hampstead. (888) 699-9907. www.ncspotfestival.com

DOWNTOWN WINE AND BEER WALK Downtown ILM Wine & Beer Walk, 9/28, 1-6pm.

Tickets: $15 or two for $25, on sale 8/30 at Etix. com or The Fortunate Glass, 29 S.Front St., and Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. (cash only). Walk begins at the Wine Walk Headquarters (TBA) where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase your ticket the day of the show. Must check in no later than 3pm. Receive “official” Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk ID and a map of the participating establishments. Ea. stop gives two samples of a specially selected wine or beer. Be responsible and always remember to tip your servers! Must be 21. www.CoolWilmington.com

NCBS BBQ BOOT CAMP Sept. 28-29: NCBS BBQ Boot Camp. Castle Hayne. www.ncbbqsociety.com/recipes_ class1.html

PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers. 9/29.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable.

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WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-2024749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines w/complementary souvenir glass; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, nserved by the glass or the bottle. • Tues/Wed Winemaker’s Special: three 3 oz. pours of any wine at a special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm.

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FORTUNATE GLASS Free Wine Tasting, Tues. 6-8 p.m. • Sparkling Wine Specials & Discounted Select Bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events. 29 South Front St. HOMEBREW SUPPLY COMPANY Free craft beer tasting every Friday 4pm-7pm • Free all-grain brewing demonstration Every Saturday starting at 1:30pm at Wilmington Homebrew Supply, 4405-A Wrightsville Ave. wilmingtonhomebrew.com TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25, www.tastinghistorytours. com. Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-622-6046.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Philosopher Alan Watts used to talk about how the whole world is wiggling all the time. Clouds, trees, sky, water, human beings: Everything’s constantly shimmying, jiggling and waggling. One of our problems, Watts said, is that we’re “always trying to straighten things out.”

We feel nagging urges to deny or cover up or eliminate the wiggling. “Be orderly,” we command reality.

“Be neat and composed and predictable.” But reality never obeys. It’s forever doing what it does best: flickering, fluctuating and flowing. In accordance with astrological omens, Taurus, I encourage you to rebel against any natural tendencies you might have to fight the eternal wiggle. Instead, celebrate it. Rejoice in it. Align yourself with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author Elaine Scarry defines “the basic impulse underlying education” as follows: the “willingness to continually revise one’s own location in order to place oneself in the path of beauty.” Consider making this your modus operandi in the coming weeks, Gemini. Always be on the lookout for signs that beauty is near. Do research to find out where beauty might be hiding and where beauty is ripening. Learn all you can about what kinds of conditions attract beauty, and then create those conditions. Finally, hang around people who are often surrounded by beauty. This approach will be an excellent way to further your education.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Half of a truth is better than no truth at all, right? Wrong! If you latch on to the partially accurate story, you may stop looking for the rest of the story. And then you’re liable to make a premature decision based on insufficient data. The better alternative is to reject the partially accurate story and be willing to wait around in the dark until the complete revelation comes. That may be uncomfortable for a while. But when the full truth finally straggles in, you will be very glad you didn’t jump to unripe conclusions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Chinese entrepreneur named Nin Nan dreamed up a unique way to generate capital: He sold dead mosquitoes online for a dollar apiece, advertising them as useful for scientific research and decoration. Within two days, he received 10,000 orders. Let’s make him your patron saint and role model for the next few weeks, Virgo.

May he inspire you to come up with novel ways to stimulate your cash flow. The planetary omens suggest that your originality is more likely than usual to generate concrete rewards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The most important thing is to find out what the most important thing is,” Shunryu Suzuki wrote in his book “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.” That’s your assignment for the next three weeks. Do whatever it takes to find out beyond any doubt what the most important thing is. Meditate naked an hour a day. Go on long walks in the wildest places you know. Convene intense conversations about yourself with the people who know you best. Create and sign a contract with yourself in which you vow to identify the experience you want more than any other experience on earth.

No waffling allowed, Libra. What is the single most important thing?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sometime in the next nine months you may feel moved to embark on an adventure that will transform the way you understand reality. Maybe you will choose to make a pilgrimage to a sacred sanctuary or wander further away from your familiar comforts than you ever have before. Right now is an excellent time to brainstorm about the possibilities. If you don’t feel ready to actually begin your quest, at least formulate a master FOR plan for the magic moment when you will be ripe.

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For instance, a healer who does a mediocre job of curing her patients could lose the mana that made her a healer in the first place. I believe that similar principles hold true for non-Hawaiians. All of us have an ever-shifting relationship with the primal life force.

What’s the current state of your own personal supply, Sagittarius? It’s time to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the mana you have been blessed with. Your motto: “Use it or lose it.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have you been getting enough? I doubt it. I think you should sneak a peek into the hiding place where your insatiable cravings are stored. If you’re brave enough, also take a look at your impossible demands, unruly obsessions and suppressed miracles. Please, note: I’m not suggesting you immediately unleash them all; I don’t mean you should impulsively instigate an adventure that could possibly quench your ravenous yearnings. But I do believe you will benefit from becoming better acquainted with them. You could develop a more honest relationship, which would ultimately make them more trustworthy.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t tape your thumbs to your hands and stalk around, pretending to be a dinosaur. Don’t poke three holes in a large plastic garbage bag and wear it as a tunic while imagining that you are a feudal serf in a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi dystopia. Don’t use a felt-tip marker to draw corporate logos on your face to show everyone what brands of consumer goods you love. To be clear: I would love you to be extravagantly creative. I hope you will use your imagination in novel ways as you have fun playing with experimental scenarios. But, please, exercise a modicum of discernment as you wander way outside the box. Be at least 20 percent practical.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are magic,” the poet Marty McConnell says. That’s good advice, Pisces—not just in regards to your intimate relationships but about all your other alliances, too. If you’re seeking a friend, consultant or business partner, or jogging companion or new pet, show a preference for those creatures who look at you like maybe you are magic. You always need to be appreciated for the sweet mystery and catalytic mojo you bring to your partnerships, but you especially need that acknowledgment now.

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