Leland Magazine May 2018

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Founder’s Day Celebration and River Walk make Belville a great place to visit.

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ow, Belville turns 41 on May 5th. The River Walk is the place to be to celebrate this anniversary and special events day.

There will be plenty of fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Founder’s Day Celebration is just one of the many May activities highlighted in this issue. Make sure to check out the Music listing and the local events too. And remember if you have a special event and want coverage, please send us an email to: editor@lelandmag.com.

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currents Belville Founder’s Day Celebration May 5th marks 41 year anniversary

BY AMI BROWN

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elville is located five miles from the Cape Fear River and the historic port of Wilmington and borders the Brunswick River in Southeastern North Carolina. The town was established in 1977, and will celebrate 41 years this May. The Founder’s Day Celebration in Belville sounds like the perfect place to enjoy a Cinco De Mayo afternoon.

You are invited to join us as we celebrate Belville’s 41st birthday and its rich history in Brunswick County. This is an invitation for you to join us for the Annual Belville Founders’ Day Celebration on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the steadily growing Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville.

The park is located at 580 River Road in Belville, North Carolina, just south of Wilmington on Highway 133 across from Belville Elementary School.

As we continue to expand our park and encourage the public’s involvement, this event is a wonderful opportunity for ven-

dors to introduce (or reintroduce) products to our community.

This year there will be craft vendors, Food, Raffles with great prizes, Face Painting, a Bouncy House for the kids, Balloon Animals, Ice Cream and so much more.

Don’t miss out on all the fun. It’s the perfect outing for the whole family!

The gates will be open for the public from 10:00 am until closing at 5:00 pm.

Other events coming to Belville include: Feast of the Pirates on Sept 15, 2018, the Owl Howl on Nov 10, 2018 and the Tree Lighting Ceremony , Dec 1, 2018.

VISION STATEMENT The Town of Belville is committed to maintaining its distinctive small town character and taking a leadership role in revitalization. We are focused on historical education, recreation and a place for our citizens and businesses to thrive.

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Movies in the Park Summer Movies Kick off with Cars 3

BY AMI BROWN

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et the warm weather surround us and let the movies in the park begin! This summer schedule of flicks are perfect entertainment for the entire family. May offers Cars 3 on May 5th and Coco on May 19th, movies begin at Sunset. See below for a short summary of these two films.

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COCO

WALT DISNEY FILM 2017 Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves.

He wrecks in a big race and needs lots of repairs. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

Will Lightening McQueen make it back to the race in time and win the cup - or will the newer, faster generation steal the thunder?

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Coco is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.[10] Based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, it is directed by him and co-directed by Adrian Molina.[11] The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel Rivera who is accidentally transported to the land of the dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living.

The concept for Coco is based on the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead.

The film was scripted by Molina and Matthew Aldrich from a story by Unkrich, Jason Katz, Aldrich and Molina. Pixar began developing the animation in 2016; Unkrich and some of the film’s crew visited Mexico for inspiration. Composer Michael Giacchino, who had worked on prior Pixar ani-

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Mother’s Day Celebrate on May 13, 2018

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hether you are a new mom, and old mom, a Step-Mom or Mother-in-Law, May 13th is your day! Even if you’re not a mom, I bet someone considers you their second mom, auntie or favorite surrogate mom. According to History.com Mother’s Day was invented 110 years ago by Ann Jarvis.

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world, and Mother’s Day 2018 occurs on Sunday, May 13, in the United States. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves presenting moms with flowers, cards and other gifts.

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”

Once a major tradition in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, this celebration fell on the fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a time when the faithful would return to their “mother church”—the main church in the vicinity of their home—for a special service.

Over time the Mothering Sunday tradition shifted into a more secular holiday, and children would present their mothers with flowers and other tokens of appreciation. This custom eventually faded in popularity before merging with the American Mother’s Day in the 1930s and 1940s.

ANN REEVES JARVIS AND JULIA WARD HOWE The origins of Mother’s Day as celebrated in the United States date back to the 19th century. In the years before the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of West Virginia helped start “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs”

More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year.

These holiday chats with Mom often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent. to teach local women how to properly care for their children.

These clubs later became a unifying force in a region of the country still divided over the Civil War. In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship Day,” at which mothers gathered with former Union and Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation.

Another precursor to Mother’s Day came from the abolitionist and suffragette Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe wrote the “Mother’s Day Proclamation,” a call to action that asked mothers to unite in promoting world peace. In 1873 Howe campaigned for a “Mother’s Peace Day” to be celebrated every June 2 Other early Mother’s Day pioneers include Juliet Calhoun Blakely, a temperance activist who inspired a local Mother’s Day in Albion, Michigan, in the 1870s. The duo of Mary Towles Sasseen and Frank Hering, meanwhile, both worked to organize

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a Mothers’ Day in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some have even called Hering “the father of Mothers’ Day.” ANNA JARVIS The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother’s 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.

After gaining financial backing from a Philadelphia department store owner named John Wanamaker, in May 1908 she organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia. That same day also saw thousands of people attend a Mother’s Day event at one of Wanamaker’s retail stores in Philadelphia.

Following the success of her first Mother’s Day, Jarvis—who remained unmarried and childless her whole life—resolved to see her holiday added to the national calendar. Arguing that American holidays were biased toward male achievements, she started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers and prominent politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood.

By 1912 many states, towns and churches had adopted Mother’s Day as an annual holiday, and Jarvis had established the Mother’s Day International Association to help promote her cause. Her persistence paid off in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

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arts & culture Film Festival

An international celebration of Jewish culture

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orld of Jewish Film takes the Main Stage at Thalian Hall from April 22 to May 6 with nine feature films from ten countries highlighting the 5th Annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival. The selected films are from Israel, France, Germany, India, UK, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Poland and the United States.

For the first time, an art exhibit will accompany the Festival as a community outreach experience. Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures will be shown at the Art in Bloom Gallery in Wilmington with selected works also at Thalian Hall during the Festival. All proceeds from the show will benefit the non-profit Wilmington Jewish Film Festival and contributing artists.

“We have really tried to create a diverse entertainment environment: says Festival Chair Debbie Smith.

“With films from all over the world and special events, we hope to have plenty of public appeal.”

The Festival concludes with its first-ever Saturday night at the movies with the ribald and witty Humor Me featuring Elliot Gould and Jemaine Clement at 7 pm, May 5, paired with the short The Driver is Red and dessert reception, then bringing down the curtain with Past Life at 3 pm on Sunday, May 6, at 3 pm – followed by the final Sunday dinner to wrap things up.

Tickets are on sale at www.thalianhall.org and to avoid an online fee, call the Thalian Hall Box Office at (910) 632-2285 or in person at 310 Chestnut Street.

All-Festival Passes are available at http://www.wilmingtonjff.org/purchase-festival-passes and are $90, all other fees are waived. This pass is discounted to $80 if purchased before Thursday, April 12, and includes associated festival events and receptions.

Humor Me (Sat May 5)

Checks for the All-Festival Pass can also be mailed to Wilmington Jewish Film Festival P.O. Box 7371 Wilmington, NC 28406. .. Tuesday, May 1, 7pm - Dessert reception follows films.

“DEFIANT REQUIEM” (2012, UK/ Czech Republic, 85 min, DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY, with Lindsay Hopper, Bebe Neuwirth, Kelly Tighe - Director: Doug Shultz) A memorial concert reawakens the story of an artistic uprising in the Nazi concentration camp, Theresienstadt.

A chorus of 150 inmates confronts the Nazis face-to-face and sing to their captors via a performance of the Requiem of Verdi. This event musically expresses what they dare not say any other way. You will hear some of the music while experiencing this affirmation of humanity and the will to survive.

(Playing with) Short: “DANCE OF THE COIN” (2017, USA, 15 min.

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DOCUMENTARY with introduction by Wilmington director/composer Julia Walker Jewell) The story of a coin, specifically, a 1942 German Reichspfenning, (five cent coin) which travels throughout Germany and eventually to the United States, giving the viewer glimpses into the lives of the people whose hands hold and pass along this coin, both Jews and non-Jews.

Saturday, May 5, 7pm - Dessert reception follows films. “HUMOR ME” (2017, USA, 93 min COMEDY with Jemaine Clement, Elliott Gould, Ingrid Michaelson - Director: Sam Hoffman) Elliot Gould and Jemaine Clement star in this comedy filled with Borscht Belt humor. They team up in this heartfelt father-son comedy about a struggling playwright who is forced to move in with his joke-telling dad in an active seniors’ retirement community filled with a colorful assortment of characters.

(Playing with) Short: “THE DRIVER IS RED” (2017, USA, 15 min. Animation with Mark Pinter. Written and directed by Randall Christopher) A visually striking account of the capture of Eichmann in Buenos Aires in 1960, imaginatively illustrated through striking hand-drawn animation. It is told by an Israeli Mossad agent who was there to witness it.

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ner buffet follows film. “PAST LIFE” (2016, Israel/Poland, English subtitles, 109 min., DRAMA Director: Avi Nesher) An opening scene of implied violence begins a daring 1977odyssey of two sisters in Jerusalem seeking to uncover what their father did during World War II. One sister is an introverted classical musician and the other a rambunctious scandal sheet journalist. They gradually unravel a shocking wartime mystery that has cast a dark shadow on their entire lives.

FEATURE FILMS - NOMINATIONS & AWARDS: SHELTER - Nominee of the Israeli Film Academy 2017 – Best Actress Neta Riskin, Best Music Jonathan Riklis.

Past Life (Sun May 6)

arts & culture SAMMY DAVIS JR., I’VE GOTTA BE ME – Nominee of the Philadelphia Film Festival 2017-Jury Award, Best Documentary for Director Samuel D. Pollard. WINNER at the 2018 Pan African Film & Arts Festival – Best Documentary Feature, Audience Award – Best Documentary Feature AN ISRAELI LOVE STORY – Nominee of the Israeli Film Academy 2017Award of the Israeli Film Academy, Best Costume Design – Ora Montilo, Tzeela Kirshenbaum. 2017 WINNERBest Actress Audience Award for Adi Bielski at The Golden Rooster, One Hundred Flower Festival (Chinese Oscars).

MY HERO BROTHER – Bosifest 2017 – WINNER Special Mention Award – Director Yonatan Nir, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival 2017 – Nominee Best International Documentary – Yonatan Nir & Hey Jude Productions, Documentary Edge Festival 2017 WINNER DocEdge Award, Best International Director - Yonatan Nir, Heartland Film Festival 2017 Nominee Audience Choice Award, Documentary Feature – Yonatan Nir & Hey Jude Productions, Jerusalem Film Festival 2016 – Nominee Van Leer Group Foundation Award – Best Israeli Documentary Yonatan Nir & Hey Jude Productions, Palm Beach International Film Festival 2017 – Nominee Best Documentary Feature/ Best Documentary - Director Yonatan Nir, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 2017 WINNER – Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature – Director Yonatan Nir & Hey Jude Productions, Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2017 WINNER – Audience Choice Award – Yonatan Nir, WINNER Jury Award – Best Documentary Film – Director Yonatan Nir. 1945 – Berlin International Film Festival 2017 – Nominee Panorama Audience Award for Fiction Film – Director Ferenc Török, Ghent International Film Festival 2017- Nominee Grand Prix – Best Film for Ferenc Török, Hungarian Film Week 2018 WINNER Best Actor for Rudolph Péter, WINNER Best Original Music/Best Music for Composer Tibor Szemzö, Jerusalem Film Festival 2017 – WINNER The Avner Shalev Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award for Best

Feature for Ferenc Török, Nominee Lia Van Leer Award for Ferenc Török, Nominee - The Wilf Family Foundation Award for Best International Film Ferenc Török, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2017 – WINNER – Audience and Jury Prize, San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award 2017 – WINNER Best Narrative Feature.

SHALOM ITALIA – Israeli Film Academy 2016 Nominee – Best Documentary under 60 Minutes, Cleveland International Film Festival 2017- Nominee Nesnady & Schwartz Documentary Competition, Best Documentary Tamar Tal, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 2016 WINNER – Audience Award Best Documentary Feature.

DEFIANT REQUIEM – News and Documentary Emmy Awards 2014 Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft - Writing, Doug Shultz (Writer), Nominee, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Historical Documentary Long Form and Outstanding Writing.

Outstanding Historical Programming - Long Form, Doug Shultz (director/ executive producer) Whitney Johnson (executive producer) Peter Schnall (executive producer) Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013 – Audience Award Best Documentary Feature, Doug Shultz, runner up, Big Apple Film Festival New York City, 2012 – Best Feature Length Documentary.

PAST LIFE - Israeli Film Academy 2017 Nominee for Best Actress – Joy Rieger, Best Supporting Actress – Nelly Tagar, Best Art Direction – Eitan Levi, Best Costume Design Inbal Shuki Best Music Ella Milch-Sheriff, Camerimage 2016- Nominee for Golden Frog in Main Competition – Michael Abramowicz.

SHORTS ACROSS THE LINE - Stony Brook Film Festival 2017 - Jury Award for Best Short Film THE DRIVER IS RED - Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2018 - Bruce Corwin Award – Best Animated Short Film, Randall Christopher (director), Jared Callahan (Producer), Spencer Rabin (Producer), Sundance Film Festival 2018 – Nominee Short Film Grand Jury Prize, Randall Christopher

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Summer Music Summer Music Sounds Great

From Soul to Blue Grass to Country to Rock STORY BY: AMI BROWN

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ne thing that I always love about the Summer months is all the music and concert opportunities. There is music in just about every town park around... concerts....and festivals that have live music. This region is the perfect climate for outdoor fun and endless summer entertainment. I’ve put together a list of local music schedules, that we will keep updating as the summer moves on. (If you have music you want listed, please send us an email: editor@lelandmag.com)

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Home & Garden Tips

Spring Gardening Five tips to make your garden grow STORY BY: AMI BROWN

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ne thing that I always love about the Summer months is all Are you jealous of your neighbor’s garden or do you have a natural green thumb? Either way I found some tips from Home Advisor to make sure you do the right thing now, in Spring to ensure a healthy garden in the upcoming months. Take a look.

FIVE ESSENTIAL SPRING GARDENING TIPS, BY HOME ADVISOR The sun is shining, birds are singing and it’s time for your garden to come back from the winter weather. Your garden needs some help getting back in shape, though, so it’s time to get the supplies from the home improvement store, pull out the tools from the shed and get to work.

Here are some tips for your getting your spring garden green and beautiful by the time the season reaches its peak: 1. CLEAN OUT THE GARDEN. It’s time to clean your garden and remove all the debris (leaves, leftover snow, etc.) Get rid of weeds, making sure that you get the roots so they won’t grow back. This is also a good time to sharpen your garden tools, if needed, because you’re going to require them for plant maintenance and soil care.

2. REVITALIZE THE SOIL. Because your soil is likely dried out and packed after winter, it’s time to add moisture. Add organic material like compost or manure. You might need to test the soil to see what nutrients it needs, so you give it the right mixture. You might also need to add more fertilizer to increase the health of the soil and increase the life of your plants.

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an unexpected freeze. Blooming plants should be pruned right after they bloom to avoid cutting off future flowers. Summer plants should be pruned in early spring.

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biz q&a The Wilson Center

A great summer season in store for Cape Fear Stage

BY AMI BROWN

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ocal residents are going to want to mark their calendars this summer season for all the Wilson Center has in store! From Illusionists, to Jay Leno to RENT! Marketing Director Brendan Cook gave me the answers to the questions I know you’ve been wanting to know... and then some.

1. Tell us a little about the Cape Fear Stage /Wilson Center.

Cape Fear Stage, which has its home at the Wilson Center, is the presenting arm of Cape Fear Community College and is dedicated to bringing world-class performing arts to the Cape Fear Region, while providing students of CFCC the opportunity to gain tremendous real-world experience by working on everything from national Broadway tours to local dance productions and symphony performances. The Wilson Center, which opened in 2015, is home to the Humanities and Fine Arts departments of Cape Fear Community College, with dozens of classrooms, laboratories, studios, a studio theater, and also houses our state-of-the-art main performance hall.

2. With so many talented acts, how do you choose your artists? In selecting the artists and performances that we present, we strive to bring a selection of acts that will appeal to a wide variety of audiences. While every show might not appeal to everyone, we endeavor to be the place where audiences of all ages will find something that they enjoy.

3. What makes the Wilson Center different than other venues? The Wilson Center is unlike many performing arts centers because it truly is a student laboratory for learning.

Students from CFCC have the opportunity to work in all phases of production, both in the front of the house and backstage. This provides them

The Wilson Center has hosted so many tremendous talents that it would truly be impossible to pick a favorite!

the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom in a real-world environment, and to see how their efforts contribute to bringing the magic and wonder of the performing art -- be it theater, music, comedy or dance -- to the audience.

4. What are some upcoming highlights? We have several exciting events coming up at the Wilson Center. We’ve partnered with Our State Magazine to create the Our State Magazine Emerging Artists Series, which pairs established artists with emerging artists based in North Carolina. As a part of that series, we have comedian Jay Leno and country star Clay Walker, who are paired with the Sea Belles of UNCW and the Folkstone String Band, respectively. In addition, Gladys Knight is making her return to the Wilson Center on July 25, two years to the day from the last time she performed here. And, we’ve also announced our 2018-19 Broadway season, which will include The King

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and I, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Evita, Finding Neverland, Cirque Eloize: SALOON, Rock of Ages - The 10th Anniversary Tour, Jersey Boys, Chicago, Something Rotten, and -- back by popular demand -- Kinky Boots.

5. Do you have a favorite band or act that performed there? The Wilson Center has hosted so many tremendous talents that it would truly be impossible to pick a favorite!

6. CFCC is growing so fast - are there any exciting plans for the future that you want to share? As Cape Fear Community College and the Wilson Center continue to grow and evolve, we are constantly looking for ways in which we can expand our outreach into the community, both within Wilmington and into the larger Cape Fear region. One of our most exciting new initiatives is the Broadway for a Better World program. Through the generosity of private donors, and a grant program administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, Broadway for a Better World provides free-of-charge tickets to Cape Fear Stage PNC Broadway and Stars Series performances.

The mission of this program is to make the theater experience and all of the associated benefits available to underserved populations, particularly young people under the age of eighteen.

We’ve already had several non-profit organizations apply for ticket grants,

and those who’ve attended have had amazing experiences. It’s truly been wonderful to be able to share the magic of these performances.

7. How does someone get involved with the Cape Fear Stage shows? If you are seeking a way to become involved, then the Wilson Center Stars volunteer corps is a great place to start! Our volunteers are a tremendous asset to the Wilson Center and are, quite frankly, the secret of our success. Our Stars make putting on the show possible, working both backstage and with our guests directly. To date, our volunteers have donated nearly 48,000 hours of their time to making the magic happen not only at the Wilson Center but also at both Thalian Hall and the Kenan Auditorium at UNCW, where the volunteers also contribute their time and energy.

It really is a tremendous way to be involved in the performing arts community here in the Cape Fear region.

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cheers Comparing Coolers Wine Coolers are the perfect Summer Thirst Quenchers STORY BY JEFF STITES

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was not quite old enough to drink when the first wine coolers hit the market, but I can remember the commercials clearly. The two old dudes, supposed to be Mr. Bartles and Mr. Jaymes, thanking you for your support. It even became a bit of a catch phrase for a while, not quite “where’s the beef” but close.

The first wine coolers, such as Bartles and Jaymes, were actuallywine-based.

They were a mass-produced version of thehomemade wine spritzer, wine with a little sprite or even justtonic water. But that proved to be a bit expensive and soon winecoolers were all malt beverages, basically beer without hops andwith all the cooler removed and much of artificial flavorings added. They were usually also colored in a variety of funkyhues, at least until Zima arrived.

Zima led to Smirnoff Ice which led to Mike’s Hard Lemonadewhich has since turned into a vast collection of what the beerindustry calls FMBs, or Flavored Malt Beverages. Today we have everything from the Seagrams wine coolers of old to hardgreen tea to alcoholic root beer. And our old friend Zima is evenreturning on a seasonal basis. So, with the spring season upon us, I thought I’d take a dive into the FMB segment and see what has become of the wine cooler.

Smirnoff Cranberry Lime Spiked Sparkling Seltzer 4.5 % abv 90 calories 1g carbs This product contains no sugar, a fact my co-taster (and wife)would have appreciated some warning about. It isn’t sweet at all, nor is it meant to be. This product, and many other “spiked seltzers” like it, aim to appeal to the same demographic that drinks flavored seltzer waters. Just who these people are andtheir ways are both a mystery to me.

This wasn’t a bad drink by any means, just very bland. I’m fine with not sweet, actually prefer that, but this didn’t have anything in it’s flavor profile to take the place of sweet. It was a bit limey, but I didn’t taste any real cranberry. Not to fear, though. After adding a glug or two of rum, this turned into a delightful beverage!

Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co. Henry’s Grape Hard Soda

on+Lime 8% abv 377.6 calories 43.2g carbs First off, let me say they play fast and loose with the nutritional information. The fine print tells you that this one 16 oz can contains 3.2 servings. So, if you want to enjoy one of these before it goes flat, you’ll need 2.2 of your friends to share it with.

Or, you know, you could drink the entire can yourself. Which do you think is more likely? Also, I was forced to do math for the above calorie and carb numbers and I’m not happy about that. But how does it taste, you ask? Well, if you’ve ever hadSmirnoff Ice, it tastes much like that, but with the sort of high alcohol content aftertaste thing many malt liquors come with.

It’s lemon limey and would be refreshing if it weren’t so sickly sweet. There is lots of carbonation and you’ll likely need a few Tums after enjoying one of these. Even if you only drink a third of the can.

Mike’s Hard Black Cherry Lemonade 5% abv Rather than fudging the numbers on nutritional information with ridiculous serving sizes, Mike’s decided to simply not include any. It’s probably for the best. No one is drinking this stuff because they think it’s

healthy, are they? Surprisingly, this stuff isn’t half bad. It’s not as sweet as I expected it to be and it has a strong cherry aroma and a decent bit of cherry taste. The carbonation isn’t overpowering, but it is pleasantly fizzy. I can see drinking this on the porch in the summer. It’s still too sweet for me to want more than one, but for those who want a malt beverage that isn’t beer, this would do nicely, I think.

Smirnoff Ice Smash Screwdriver 8% abv 377.6 calories 43.2g carbs This could be dangerous. It has the same 8% alcohol as the Lemon+Lime version of Smash but lacks the high abv aftertaste.

I think that fact owes to the strong orange-peach flavor as this is one very fruity drink. But again, this is surprisingly less sweet than I anticipated. It is sweet, don’t get me wrong, but it isn’t as sticky tasting as I remember wine coolers being.

It’s more, as I said, fruity. And it’s actually kind of delicious. The kind of delicious that when combined with a relaxed summer evening could get one in trouble real fast 8% alcohol. It’s probably best to think of these more like a mixed drink than a beer.

Or not. Hey, it’s summer after all.

4.% abv 222 calories 35.1g carbs Henry’s Grape Hard Soda contains sugar.

It contains quite a bit of sugar, but somehow it comes off as much tart as sweet. It isn’t even as sweet as regular, non-alcoholic grape soda, really. I was surprised that I kind of liked this stuff. Of course, I am a huge fan of grape soda, probably as much out of childhood nostalgia as anything, but still I love me a grape soda. Henry’s tastes pretty much just like grape soda.

If that’s your thing, you’ll like it. If not, you probably won’t. Also, though we don’t have any in the house, this would probably be excellent with vanilla vodka.

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savor Latitudes

Compass Pointe restaurant is the place to go for delicious food and friendly service.

STORY BY KASS FINCHER

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lthough the community of Compass Pointe is gated, the restaurant there is very much open to the general public.

Stephanie Howard, manager of Latitudes, describes their desire to reach out to Leland residents. “We’d love to reach out beyond this community,” she says. “I’m sure there are parts of Leland that maybe don’t know about us yet. We’re a little off the beaten path, but when you go in the second entrance, it’s a straight shot to get here.”

Opening in June 2016, Latitudes is owned by Brunswick Food and Beverage, which also owns Blossoms at Magnolia Greens. The restaurant is located right on the golf course and offers favorites for golfers as well as a new dinner menu that rotates every two weeks. Hollis Favors, the restaurant’s chef, describes some of the golfers’ favorite menu items. “The ladies love the hummus appetizer; the guys love the pretzels and beer cheese,” he says. “The twin dogs and grilled veggie sandwich are favorites for lunch. But the fan favorite by far is the reuben sandwich.” Howard adds that they sold 1200 reubens last year; that’s a lot of corned beef!

Open every day from 10:30 – 7:00, the restaurant receives tremendous support from residents of Compass Pointe, a community of about 700 homes. Only two-thirds of the homes are currently occupied full time, since many people have bought a home there but haven’t retired yet, or have yet to sell their current home.

Howard herself lives in the community with her parents who retired there. Originally from northern Virginia, she came to Latitudes after a stint at the former Charlie MacGrooder’s in Leland. She is working on reaching out to the residents and others outside the Compass Pointe community to bring them into the restaurant more often. “We know it’s going to

take time for the community to build,” she says. “We just want to bring in different opportunities – music, maybe more theme nights, certain types of themed dinners to draw in people.”

Every other Sunday they offer a brunch from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m.

It’s a buffet, augmented by an omelet station where you can order up your custom ingredients and watch it cook.

And it wouldn’t be Sunday brunch without Bloody Mary and Mimosa specials!

Every Thursday is trivia night, where most people arrive around 5:30, have dinner and stay for trivia that begins at 6:30. Live music is offered on the weekends – once per month in the

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spring and fall and twice per month in the summertime. Howard says they often bring in 150+ people when they have live music.

The recently-introduced new menu is the work of Chef Favors. He has been with the restaurant for a couple of years and is redesigning the menu selections based on feedback they’ve received from customers. The dinner menu will rotate every two weeks, and will always include a beef, pork, chicken and seafood entree.

Favors’ culinary training began under his father and grandfather, who were both chefs, and continued with some of the best chefs in the Wilmington area. His favorite cooking tradition is

French cuisine, so look for that influence in his dinner entrees at Latitudes.

In addition to the restaurant, the company operates a bar called Oasis at a nearby facility – the Grand Lanai – which is owned by the Compass Pointe HOA for private parties.

The bar is open on weekends to the residents there and on Thursdays to the general public. That’s when they have Karaoke nights. We understand you don’t have to be able to sing to participate! It could be a fun evening – dinner at Latitudes and then Karaoke at Oasis. Try it out.

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Open 10:30-7:00 daily A cheeseburger from Latitudes Restaurant in Compass Pointe.

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fitness The Importance of Water

Keeping hydrated is key to healthy body STORY BY: B R I AN T U L LY, M S , E P- C

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s we begin to move into the warmer months, staying properly hydrated becomes even more important. There are numerous benefits to staying properly hydrated, some may be obvious and some not so obvious.

While this list is not all inclusive, one thing is certain; the benefits of staying properly hydrated outweigh the harmful effects of ehydration by far. After all the human body is composed of over 60-70% of water; the impact all bodily function!

Benefits: • Helps reduce the risks of heart disease.

• Helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite.

• Improves workout performance and recovery.

• Decreases the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon, bladder, and breast cancer.

• Helps flush out toxins and waste from your body.

• Help you feel energized throughout the day, including improved mental clarity, memory and attention.

• Helps deliver nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your body, helping your body function healthily and properly.

• Helps relieve joint pain; if you are properly hydrated; your joints will thank you!

• Naturally moisturizes the skin, giving it a healthy glow.

Recommendation: Clearly water is important, but how much do you need?

As it turns out “8 x 8” is out. Drinking at least eight 8 ounce glasses of water has been a common recommendation given by health and fitness professionals over the years, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Some experts suggest that you can take your weight in pounds and divide that in half to get a good estimate of how many ounces of water you

need each day. This is a good baseline estimate method. It’s easy to figure out and easy to remember. However this is truly a baseline and you will need to adjust this based on physical activity levels, diet factors, and general climate factors.

To get a little more specific with the numbers, the Dietary Reference Intake as published by the Institute of Medicine is 13 cups of fluid (101.4 ounces) for sedentary men and 9 cups of fluid (74.4 ounces) for sedentary women each day. This amount is for actual fluid intake and does not include water provided in foods.

Which ever method you are using, remember that this is a baseline amount and more water is recommended for individuals who are physically active or exposed to a hot environment. It is also recommended to include an additional 8 ounces of water for every decaffeinated /alcoholic beverage consumed. Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, which cause you to lose water faster.

You’ll know you are at a good hydration level based on the color of your urine.

Think of the color of lemonade (pale yellow) as a goal indicator.

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Tips to Reach Your Daily Water Goal: • Splurge on the perfect reusable water bottle One with a unique design, favorite color, or inspirational message on it • Carry it with you at all times • Refill it as soon as it's empty • Track Your Progress • Use an app on your smartphone or a simple sticky note • Update tracker every time you finish your current bottle/glass Make it a Ritual • Have 8-10 oz of water at specific transitional points in the day: • When you first get up • Just before leaving the house • When you sit down to read or watch TV When you get home Make it Part of Every Meal • Every time you eat a meal or snack have at least 8-12 ounces of water with it Drink When You Are Hungry • Hunger can be mistaken for thirst; If it hasn’t been long since your last meal and you are feeling hungry try drinking a glass of water • When you have a junk-food craving, drink a glass of water instead • It’s FREE • When dining out skip the calorie, sugary beverages and opt for water Buddy System • Challenge a family member, co-worker or friend to a fun competition to see who • can hit their goal amount of water more days in a row • Freshen it up with Some Fruit

• Add fresh lemon, lime, oranges or cucumber to flavor your water Create a System • Have one glass (6-10 oz) every hour on the hour while at work.

• Make a Rule • Find something you have a habit of doing regularly, and make a rule to drink 8- 10 oz of water every time you do it.

These are just a few helpful tips. You don’t need to implement all of them to reach your goal. Pick what works for you.

Try one or two. Keep the ones that work for you, get rid of the ones that don’t. Remember it is important to use these tips to spread out your overall needed intake throughout the day, rather than chugging massive amounts at one time to meet your goal number. Take baby steps as you work toward increasing your intake to reach your goal amount.

If you are currently nowhere near your number, add an additional 8-12 oz to your daily intake each week until can sustain your needed amount. Your trips to the bathroom may increase at first, but your body will adapt, don’t make that the reason you don’t move forward.

Water has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential for life.

We already know we can’t live without oxygen, and now hopefully you realize the importance of water. So DON’T stay THIRSTY my friend…drink plenty of water and reap the many benefits that will improve your life on numerous levels.

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Alley Cat Joe creates works of art STORY & PHOTOS BY CARLA EDSTROM

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really do have a lot to reflect on and be thankful for this year. We often take for granted the gift of living a long life as youth is always so treasured in our culture. I was born in 1968, to celebrate my milestone birthday and my life journey thus far, I decided to get a tattoo.

It may seem cliché to some, but as a lifelong artist and vocalist, it feels like a natural thing for me. I have spent years thinking about it and searching for the right picture.

Most of my childhood was spent outside catching bugs, searching for treasures and chasing dandelion seeds in the wind.

I have very fond childhood memories, so getting a tattoo to represent that part of my life was my perfect choice. So after I figured out my tat, I had to find the right artist. After all this is a going to be on my body forever and I want it to be perfect.

Brunswick County Tattoo artist Kevin J. Fashouer, Jr. aka Alley Cat Joe, knows that getting a tattoo is personal and a forever commitment. Owner of Alley Cat Joe’s

Tattoos are a lifetime thing and shouldn’t be taken as lightly as they are these days.

Tattoo Studio in Supply, Fashouer encourages everyone to put a lot of thought into the design before they schedule that appointment. “I’m very big on thinking out your tattoos and I push that to everyone,” he said. “Tattoos are a lifetime thing and shouldn’t be taken as lightly as they are these days. We want you to know what YOU want, not just something the stranger you just met at the tattoo shop pushed you into for a quick buck,” he said. “Always look at an artist portfolio to see if they do the style you like, and make sure their reviews are good to match the work,” said Fashouer. “You also want to look at their recent work to make sure the quality offered is consistent,” he said. “If they don’t clean the lobby you can bet the same approach is taken with the tattoo room/ process.” Fashouer said that he uses disposable tools like tubes, needles and ink caps at his studio and equipment and work area is cleaned daily with a medical grade disinfectant.

Being a professional tattoo artist for 4 years now, he and his wife Rachel run their Supply studio. Fashouer’s skills were largely self-taught, so being a very creative person who loves to draw, learning the tattoo

Alley Cat Joe (Kevin Fashouer) tattoos a client craft came naturally to him. “I tattooed friends and family from 2010-2013 when I got a job at a shop. It wasn’t the greatest, but it was my in,” he explained. “I worked there for a year and a half before going to Florida and working at (a studio) where I really grew as an artist,” he said. His advice for aspiring tattoo artists is to try to work under someone as an apprenticeship. “Get a collection of drawings together showing your strengths and weaknesses and go to the shop and ask if they would be interested in working with you,” he advised.

Fashouer’s artistic talent is obvious in the pictures of his drawings and tattoo work he has displayed on the walls of his studio and on his Facebook page. He was very knowledgeable about how my tattoo would hold up over time and he explained every step in detail. Since I got mine, many friends asked if it was painful and honestly I felt no pain on my forearm. It just felt like scratching. I followed all the aftercare directions I was given to a T, and mine healed up perfectly. And now I have this perfect little piece of art that reminds me that even while life is fragile and unpredictable, I should always live with the heart of a child chasing dandelions in the wind.

Fashouer lives in Supply with his wife Rachel and their children. You can reach him by phone 910-269-5390 or email at jfashink@gmail.com, Or through his Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/AlleyCatJoe86/

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Kitchen Sweet, Red and Juicy Local Strawberries make their tasty debut STORY BY KRIS BEASLEY

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ne of the best things about Springtime, besides the warmer weather is the availability of fresh, local produce. For me, May has always meant fresh, local strawberries. I can remember my mom cutting up the fresh berries and sprinkling them with sugar. So simple, yet so delicious! Once I got married, my mother-in-law, June Beasley introduced me to her homemade Strawberry Jam. One of my favorite photographs of all time, is of my daughter, Brooke about age 4, standing on a chair stirring the jam in June’s kitchen. And now that I am a grandmother, my granddaughter, Carter loves for us to make Strawberry Cakes. I found a recipe for the Best Strawberry Cake Ever and I have to say, it did not disappoint!

Finally, last year, one of my best friends, Leslie had us over for dinner and made Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. It was incredible.

I thought I would share some of my favorite Strawberry Recipes and provide some inspiration to visit your local farmer’s markets and get to cookin’!

CARTER JUNE JAMES - 4 YEARS OLD 7 cups Confectioners Sugar 1 cup Fresh Strawberries for garnish

JUNE’S STRAWBERRY JAM 2 qts Fresh, local strawberries.

7 cups Sugar 1/2 tsp Butter or Margarine 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin

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Boil and prepare canning jars and lids.

Let stand in hot water until ready to use.

Drain well before filling. Rinse strawberries and discard stems. 1 cup at a time, crush strawberries to measure exactly 5 cups of crushed strawberries. Place in a 6 or 8 qt. sauce pot. Stir pectin into fruit in sauce pot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon. Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if needed.).

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BEST EVER STRAWBERRY CAKE CAKE: 1 box White Cake Mix 1 3 oz box of Strawberry flavored jello 1 15oz pkg of frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed 4 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water

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Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger.

(If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

FROSTING: 1/4 cup Butter, softened 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened 1 10oz pkg of frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed 1/2 tea strawberry extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin.

Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pans, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes.

Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in ¼ cup of the strawberry puree and the strawberry extract. (The rest of the puree is leftover but can be used in smoothies or on ice cream for a delicious treat.) Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth. Spread frosting in

between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, if desired.

SIMPLE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 1 pound Fresh, local Strawberries 1/4 cup Sugar 2 1/3 cup Bisquick 1/2 cup Milk 3 TB Sugar 3 TB Butter, melted 1/2 cup Whipping Cream

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice strawberries and mix with 1/4 cup of sugar; set aside. In another bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, sugar and butter until soft dough forms.

On a greased cookie sheet, drop dough by six spoonfuls. Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. While baking, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Split warm shortcakes and fill with strawberries and top with whipped cream.

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showcase All About Art!

May offers plenty of artistic opportunities STORY BY AMI BROWN

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rt is a great escape and connects people to nature, culture and can be an emotional experience for some. The Leland Cultural Art Center is a hub of vibrant art opportunities - for artists, volunteers and those who teach or just want to learn more.

THE ART LEAGUE OF LELAND - ALL Nationally-renowned oil painter Dan Beck was the featured speaker at the first meeting of the Art League of Leland (ALL) on April 12, 2018. Beck’s presentation included a painting demonstration of his award-winning, contemporary-impressionist style with model Patty Riley.

The Art League of Leland offers ongoing educational growth opportunities at its monthly meetings through guest speakers, demonstrations and group discussions.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 4 PM to 6 PM, except during the months of July, August and December, at the Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) at 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland, North Carolina. For more information about ALL, which is affiliated with the nonprofit Friends of the Leland Cultural Arts Center, visit www.ArtLeagueofLeland. org.

CRAFTED CALL FOR ARTWORK The Leland Cultural Arts Center “Crafted” gift shop accepts submissions for retail space. Crafted@LCAC is located just inside the main entrance of the Leland Cultural Arts Center. The gift shop features original, affordable, high-quality fine art and craft with a focus on functional art, home décor, and unique gifts. Check out the Gift Shop Guidelines and submit a crafted@LCAC Application today! Have questions? Contact us at lcac@townofleland.com.

INSTRUCTOR PROPOSALS The Leland Cultural Arts Center is always looking for professional, creative people who have experience teaching and a passion for the arts. The LCAC accepts arts proposals for classes and workshops for all ages throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for local teaching artists to share their knowledge with the community in the newest art facility in the region.

The LCAC can accommodate a multi-

tude of art forms including pottery, theater, painting, jewelry making, literary arts, dance, healing arts and more. Interested in instructing something that you don’t see here? We are always open to the traditional arts as well as funky, unique class ideas in a myriad of art forms!

ART STUDIOS The Leland Cultural Arts Center offers several spaces for the creatively curious.

Many of our rooms are multi-functional, expansive, and perfect places to teach a class or workshop.

STUDIO ONE Featuring a wide, spacious room with tons of natural lighting, our studio has 15 floor easels, a sink, and standard and youth size tables and chairs. In this room, instructors will conduct classes on many subjects, including (but not limited to) acrylic, oil, pencil, and other art materials at any given time.

Award-winning artist, Dan Beck demonstrates techniques at Art League of Leland al standard and youth size table and chairs.

STUDIO 2 The LCAC has another spacious classroom for miscellaneous activities.

Equipped with large work tables, natural lighting from several windows, ceiling mounted retractable power cords, and an ample amount of work space, this classroom is perfect for anything from jewelry

making to watercolor classes! Multi-Purpose Room The multi-purpose room has a full projector screen, stage, and state-ofthe-art tech loft perfect for theatrical performances and classes for teaching acting.

Spacious and fully equipped for any kind of acting fun, the multi-purpose room is great for artist’s talks as well as ballroom dancing classes!

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POTTERY STUDIO This is a fully-functioning pottery studio with 3 Skutt km1027 kilns. We also have two industrial sinks, 8 Brent CXC wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, a spray booth with compressor and sprayer, and lots of smaller tools available for use. Generous work space is available for the novice or the advanced student, and we do have storage lockers for rent.

DANCE STUDIO Featuring a Marley sprung floor, fulllength wall mirrors, and ballet barre, the dance studio hosts several classes in dance and yoga. Its wide, spacious interior allows for plenty of movement and has a full stereo system for any audio needs.

CLASSROOM Our media classroom is equipped with a state-of-the-art projector screen with a brand new projector, perfect for aiding in teaching with technical classes like digital photography and editing. It also has sever-

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calendar MAY MAY 1

Cape Fear Stage presents

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, Tuesday -- May 1, 2018, CFCC Wilson Center, 703 North Third Street,, Wilmington, Showtime: 7:30pm -- Doors: 6:30pm, Tickets for this performance range from $38 – $89 + taxes & fees*

Silver Arts Show Reception

Gallery Exhibitions, LCAC, 2 – 3 PM, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland

MAY 5

Belville Founders Day Celebration May 5 - Riverwalk - 10am - 3pm, across from Belville Elem. music, vendors and family fun. Raffle, car show and more.

FREE.

MAY 2

ATMC,

1201 Dickinson Drive, Leland will be hosting a Business After Hours on May 2nd, 2018 from 5pm-7pm. Come network and make new connections!

MAY 3

Sunset Beach Summer Market,

May 3, 2018 , 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. , Sunset Beach Town Park, 206 Sunset Blvd. Sunset Beach, The 2018 Summer season is scheduled weekly on Thursdays from May 3rd thru Oct 11th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. , (910) 370-1373

Homemade Holidays-Mother’s Day May 3 , 5:30 PM, Leland Town Hall

102 Town Hall Drive, This special howto night will include a hands-on, calligraphy lesson. Together we’ll practice graceful, letters and work on a calligraphy craft to gift (or, keep!). You will also learn some fun techniques to, create an eco-friendly bouquet of flowers., Fee | $10, must pre-register., Ages 16+

Walker Hayes Concert

May 3, 6:00 PM, Greenfield Lake, 201 Willard street, Wilmington

MAY 4

Brunsco Battlefield and Brunsco Spring Fling

FRIDAY, MAY 4 – SUNDAY MAY 6, 2018 349 Whiteville Road, Shallotte

Our first annual kicks off with fair rides, games and food on Friday evening – fun for the whole family! Saturday morning starts off with some friendly competition between Chamber Member businesses. At noon, the mechanical rides and entertainment will open up, followed by a Battle of the Bands to determine who will win a spot in the 38th Annual NC Oyster Festival lineup.

Sunday, the rides will once again open in the afternoon. There will be a Beer and Wine Garden, Food Trucks and other food vendors with great eats for everyone to enjoy.

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Bike Rodeo-Bike Safety Event Leland

May 5, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, SafeKids Town of Leland Fire/Rescue, Police and Parks and Recreation , 102 Town Hall Dr Leland, includes-Bike Height Safety Fitting, Safety Course, Helmet Check, Bike Registratio

Movies in the Park: Cars 3

May 5, Municipal Park, Leland, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Join us in the park and watch a free family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol.

Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Kayak Adventures - Eagles Island

May 5 , 10 Am, Brunswick Riverwalk Park , 580 River Road, Belville, Sturgeon Creek and Eagles Island are just minutes, away from downtown Leland and offer a great, chance to view wildlife in their natural habitat. This adventure is an easy 5.5-mile kayaking adventure that is timed to take advantage of the falling tides, allowing you to paddle with the outgoing tide. This adventure should take no longer than 3 hours from the time set out on our adventure and will conclude at Cypress Cove Park.

A shuttle system will run to get vehicles from. Brunswick Riverwalk Park. Come dressed for fun and adventure along the river! Fee | $45, includes kayak rental and guided tours.

MAY 10

Leland Cultural Arts Center

May 10 , Gallery Exhibitions, Susan Fishbein & Lauren Rogers Reception ,6 – 8 PM, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland

Concerts at the Park

May 10 .Leland Municipal Park , 102 Town Hall Drive. Chocolate Chip & Co. , Poor Piggy’s Food Truck, Join us in Leland Municipal Park for our concert, series and be prepared to dance!

MAY 12

Family Dog Naturals

5 Year Anniversary Celebration! 10am3pm, www.familydognaturals.com

MAY 13

The Illusionists

May 13th Mother’s Day!, Cape Fear Stage, Showtime: 4:00 p.m. -- Doors: 3:00 p.m., CFCC Wilson Center, 03 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show!, Ticket Central Phone: 910-362-7999

MAY 14

Military Monday

May 14 , Horseplay Farms, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 1757 Clemmons Rd SE, Bolivia, Military Mondays are held on the

calendar second Monday of each month from 5-8pm. There will always be a free dinner, and other activities change as our attendees wish. Horsemanship, corn hole & live music are just a few things we like to offer on Military Mondays.

With a large and growing population of military men and women in Brunswick County, we strive to provide a fun monthly get together; where those who serve and have served our country can enjoy a delicious meal and make some new friends., COST: $0.00 Free to veterans and active duty military, CONTACT: Kirsten Crook 910-253-7722

Village Way , Leland , (910) 385-9891, 7 – 9 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM., ickets | $10, non-refundable, Natural Wonder is a spectacular touring concert show designed to take the glorious music and live experience of legendary musician Stevie Wonder to all generations of fans. Led by #1 Billboard Artist/Producer Gabriel Bello, Natural Wonder is The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience!, www.naturalwondermusic.com

MAY 19

Movies in the Park: Coco

May 19, 8:00pm to 10:00pm, Municipal Park, Leland, Join us in the park and watch a free family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase.

MAY 15

Jay Leno

May 15, 2018, CFCC Wilson Center, 703 North Third Street,, Wilmington, 7:30pm -- Doors: 6:30pm, Tickets for this performance range $46 – $136 + taxes & fees*

MAY 18

Cultural Arts Concert Series

Safe Boating Class meets N.C. State Requirements

May 19 , Brunswick County EMS (BCEMS) Headquarters, 40 Naber Drive , Shallotte, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm $30

May 18 , Natural Wonder, Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia

To register, contact Dawn Smith at BoatingSafely@ec.rr.com, or go to the Flotilla’s website @, www.Flotilla10-05. org and click on Boating Courses > About Boating Safely

the John N. Smith Cemetery, Leonard Street for Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m.

JUNE 2

Cape Fear Stage presents

MAY 24

RENT

Paul Taylor Dance Company: American Spirit

June 2, 2018, Showtime: 2:00pm -Doors: 1:00pm Showtime: 7:30pm -Doors: 6:30pm Tickets for this performance start at $46+taxes & fees CFCC Wilson Center 703 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-362-7999

May 24, 2018, CFCC Wilson Center, 703 North Third Street,, Wilmington, Showtime: 7:30pm -- Doors: 6:30pm, Tickets for this performance are $20 + taxes & fees*, Ticket Central Phone: 910-362-7999

Concerts at the Park

May 24, Leland Municipal Park 102 Town Hall Drive, The Tams band , T’Geaux Boys Food Truck, Join us in Leland Municipal Park for our concert, series and be prepared to dance!

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Winner of the 2018 Azalea Festival Cape Fear Garden Club Tickets! Jessica Bridges Boone and her sons, Hunter and James, stopped by the Chamber office to pick up the pair of tickets

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Two Brunswick County Early College High School students took home the honors in the 47th annual Odell and Virginia Williamson Oratorical Contest held at Brunswick Community College. Samantha Riddle and Thomas Chiulli’s speeches wow’d the judges and earned them each a $2500 scholarship award.

Dr. DeCarole Williamson, son of Odell and Virginia Williamson, spoke about his father’s journey and the importance of the opportunity for the seniors to express their opinions on topics and themes they feel passionate about. Six Brunswick County seniors from WBHS, SBHS, NBHS and ECHS took part in the event after winning their high school level school oratorical competition. They include Triston Tyler Williamson, Samantha Riddle, Cameron Palagruto, Thomas Chiulli, Mariah Mims, and Lexi Kopp. The future is so very bright for all of these talented Brunswick County Schools students

#1 IN THE NATION! The West Brunswick High School Trojans Environmental Issues Club took part in the nationwide TREX Plastic Film Recycling Challenge and beat every school in their category(size of student enrollment). Science teacher Rachel Crawford says they collected 851 pounds of plastic film thus preventing it from ending up in the landfill. The results were released on EARTH DAY(April 22nd).

The environmental issues club members are: Destiny Childers,Kayla Crouch, Lexi Hanson, and Mason Hon. Now THAT’S how you help save the planet

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PORT CITY JAVA

1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting

1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt

511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.

BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT

2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland 910-769-4900 Turkish/Mediterranean plus Burgers

Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Traditional American Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers

BESSIE BURGER 1120 E Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-399-4487 Burgers, Sandwiches and Salads

BLUE STAR KITCHEN BAR 117 G Village Rd, Leland 910-408-1608

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.

DAIRY QUEEN 106 Southport-Supply Rd, Supply 910-754-9692 Ice Cream and Drinks

EMPIRE DELI AND BAGEL 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383

FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB AT WATERFORD 503 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 100, Leland 910-399-9332 Italian, Pizza, Bar

FLIGHTS WINE BAR 1174 Turlington Ave, Leland 910-408-1402 Wine Bar and Light Fare

THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1007 Evangeline Dr., Leland 910-383-3283

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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look

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SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ in vinegar-based sauce

SUBWAY

1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries

103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink

143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices

1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese

JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches

JONDOUGH 113 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-399-7548 Donuts, Coffee and Tea

THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage

LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Floribbean, fresh fish, sauces, tropical themed appetizers, and frozen drinks

LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music

LOCKWOOD FOLLY MARKETPLACE 48 Stone Chimney Rd SE, Supply 910-754-5445 Deli Sandwiches

PELICANS SNO BALLS 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-609-3646

PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar

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WILLOUGHBYS

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8951 Ocean Hwy E, Leland 910-383-1270 Bar/Pub

112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522

WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant

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SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian

YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese

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