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“WICKER,” based on the Ursula Willis short story “The Wicker Husband,” is sure to be one of the most talkedabout films of the year, as well as one of its most celebrated. 4 From the opening frames, it’s evident that “WILDWOOD” is something very special. The stop-motion animation is astonishing.
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ACROPOLIS restaurant celebrated its 59th anniversary last week...A 59th
anniversary is truly special. But the 60th will be a true milestone. Let’s provide support from now ‘til then and then gather together next year! 8 According to Greensboro officials, many samples of a CONTROVERSIAL CHEMICAL in the city’s wastewater come from private homes rather than commercial industry. 11 EDDIE 9V (9-Volt) is coming to rock out at The Ramkat on Nov. 12. Here’s everything you need to know about him before then. 12 For OGI OVERMAN to show up in public not wearing a tie would seem … well, it would seem unbelievable. Overman is known for his assortment of ties, which he estimates currently at approximately 1,000. 13 This Saturday, Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS) will welcome several guest artists for a special concert event that pays homage to various genres of music, including classical, jazz, bluegrass, and Latin, in “AMERICAN GOTHIC,” which takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall.
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Wicker,” based on the Ursula Willis short story “The Wicker Husband,” is sure to be one of the most talked-about films of the year, as well as one of its most celebrated. In terms of sheer imagination, it’s a triumph, and the points it makes about human nature (both subtle and overt) only enhance its storytelling and overall impact. Set in an indeterminate time and place, although clearly centuries ago, the film — which was shot in Budapest — details the daily lives of the inhabitants of a close-knit, albeit close-minded, rural village, which is remarkably (and refreshingly) diverse for its period. The one true outcast is The Fisherwoman (producer Olivia Colman), a dowdy and disheveled spinster who, as you might surmise, sells fish to the residents. They treat her with disdain and heap insults on her, which she begrudgingly tolerates, if only as an attempt at a defense mechanism. The only one who exhibits any pity for her is The Basketmaker (Peter Dinklage), who likewise loathes the townspeople but deflects it with his wry and pithy comments. One night, The Fisherwoman begs The Basketmaker to weave a husband for her. He complies, and soon enough The Wicker Husband (executive producer Alexander Skarsgard) arrives at her doorstep, but not before showing up unannounced at other homes to acquire proper attire. The filmmakers build the tension nicely until we see The Wicker Husband is all his glory, and the wait is worth it, because the special makeup effects are astonishing, yet they do not get in the way of Skarsgard giving a fully rounded and nuanced performance. Once wed, The Fisherwoman and The Wicker Husband enjoy all the conjugal delights of a traditional marriage, much to the consternation of the townspeople. Her shrieks of sexual delight can be
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heard throughout the land, and in due time The Fisherwoman has blossomed into a confident, genuinely fulfilled woman. “Wicker” is something out of Grimms’ Fairy Tales crossed with Monty Python. The customs of the townspeople are repeatedly mocked, and although the language is sometimes crude there’s a very witty sensibility at work. It’s uproariously funny at times and deeply moving in others. The film marks the sophomore feature for the married duo of Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, following their 2020 sci-fi send-up “Save Yourselves!” and it’s remarkable how assured and confident a touch they bring. At many different times and in many ways, the film could easily have gone off the rails. That it stays firmly on track throughout is testament to their talents. Of course, it doesn’t hurt having such a strong cast at their disposal. Colman and Skarsgard, both in top form, make their unique onscreen relationship something of beauty and, more importantly, believability. They never make a false move. Nor does Dinklage, who brings a deliciously crafty sensibility to his Basketmaker. Elizabeth Debicki rounds out a peerless lead quartet as The Tailor’s Wife, who is The Fisherwoman’s principal tormenter. Debicki relishes playing so condescending and snobbish an antagonist, yet her façade begins to crack when she — and other townspeople — come to envy The Fisherwoman and The Wicker Husband, prompting her to cruelly sow seeds of discontent that have fateful consequences. It is here where the film’s careful balance of comedy and tragedy come into play — and to full fruition. Ultimately, the community’s collective hypocrisy is laid bare for all to see, leading to a proverbial happy ending — one that’s as every bit as satisfying as what has preceded it. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2026, Mark Burger. NOVEMBER 4-10, 2026 YES! WEEKLY
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Dazzling ‘Wildwood’ a classic for the ages BY MARK BURGER
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rom the opening frames, it’s evident that “Wildwood” is something very special. The stop-motion animation is astonishing. The depth, the texture, and the vibrant colors are truly something to behold. But the success of the film goes beyond its visuals, as it tells a classic
story of good and evil, heroism and valor, the loss of innocence, the gaining of wisdom, the power of imagination, the depth of love, and the belief in oneself. “Wildwood” is a spellbinding adaptation and realization of the awardwinning, best-selling 2011 novel by the husband-and-wife duo of author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis. The rights were acquired shortly after publication, and actual production began in 2021. That it took five years was due to the simple fact that much of the technology required to make the film hadn’t yet been perfected, so the filmmakers essentially had to invent it themselves. That kind of painstaking attention to detail has paid off handsomely. There have been some excellent animated features this year, including “Minions & Monsters” and the live-action hybrid “Coyote vs. Acme,” but “Wildwood” is by far the most impressive. It’s not just a great animated movie, it’s a great movie, and although some story elements may be too intense for smaller children (the film is rated PG-13 for a reason), it’s the kind of film that will endure for a long time to come. Set in the forests of Portland, the narrative follows precocious Prue McKeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee) and her bookish classmate Curtis (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) as they embark on a perilous journey through the Impassable Wilderness to the titular realm to rescue Prue’s baby brother Mac, who was abducted by a flock of crows — only the first in a series of breathlessly show-stopping sequences. The proverbial strangers in a strange land, Prue and Curtis encounter a variety of Wildwood’s denizens, some of whom are human in nature and others most definitely not. Some of those they encounter that initially seem friendly are otherwise, and vice versa. As pressing as retrieving Mac is, there’s also an impending civil war that threatens to tear Wildwood apart — and Prue and Curtis find themselves in the middle of it. The sheer size and scope of “Wildwood” are reminiscent of Peter Jackson’s original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. This is a true epic, and there are a lot of characters to keep track of, yet even those that appear only briefly manage to make an impression. It should also be noted that some are killed off suddenly, and there’s a genuine sense of loss when that occurs. Carey Mulligan provides the voice of
Alexandra, the empress of Wildwood whose grief over the loss of her son has pushed her to succumb to her darkest impulses. Here again is a character of considerable complexity and depth, one who possesses recognizably human traits — both good and bad. That’s not to say the film is without humor, but it has been seamlessly integrated into the story without sacrificing any dramatic integrity. The star-studded voice-over line-up includes notable contributions from Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Richard E. Grant, Amandla Stenberg, Awkwafina, Blythe Danner, Charlie Day, Len Cariou, Jemaine Clement, Tom Waits, Tantoo Cardinal, Colleen O’Shaughnessy, and Marc Evan Jackson. Jake Johnson and Maya Erskine provide the voices of Prue and Mac’s parents, who are compelled to confess to the real reason for their son’s abduction when Prue briefly returns from Wildwood. It’s a surprising plot twist that perfectly fits into, and dramatically enhances, the proceedings. In addition to being one of the best movies of the year, “Wildwood” also marks a nice rebound for producer/director Travis Knight, who also helmed this year’s “Masters of the Universe.” Indeed, this can justifiably be considered Knight’s ultimate triumph — at least to date. It’s a towering achievement and an aweinspiring achievement on every level. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2026, Mark Burger.
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Don’t like undocumented immigrants? Then don’t eat out in Greensboro.
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f you don’t like undocumented immigrants, perhaps you should stop eating at independently owned restaurants in Greensboro. That may sound provocative, but it exposes an uncomfortable contradiction between our community’s attitudes toward immigration and the economic realities of our restaurant industry.
WHAT OUR RESTAURANT SURVEY REVEALED
Recently, through Greensboro Latino (greensborolatino.com), I conducted an anonymous survey of 12 popular, independently owned Greensboro restaurants, examining their employment of undocumented workers and the hours those employees worked. The identities of the participating restaurants were kept confidential. The findings were revealing. On average, the restaurants employed two to three undocumented workers paid exclusively in cash. At each restaurant, at least one such employee regularly worked shifts exceeding 12 hours, typically in the back of the house — preparing food, cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning kitchens. At first glance, these arrangements raise legitimate questions about worker exploitation. But the survey revealed a more complicated picture. At nine restaurants, I spoke directly with the owners. At the remaining three, I spoke with general managers. All maintained that their employees received a living wage and that the workers themselves wanted as many hours as possible. Those explanations deserve consideration, although they do not eliminate legitimate concerns about labor protections, overtime compensation, or the vulnerability of undocumented workers.
THE HIDDEN COST OF WORKING WITHOUT HEALTHCARE
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frequently lack employer-sponsored health insurance and face substantial barriers to obtaining medical care. Most are excluded from federally funded health insurance programs, while private coverage can be prohibitively expensive. One incident uncovered during the survey illustrates both the vulnerability of these workers and the compassion that exists within our local restaurant community. In September 2026, an undocumented employee at one of the surveyed restaurants suffered a third-degree burn while cooking. His emergency room visit at Cone Health cost him more than $1,200. Despite the severity of his injury, he insisted on returning to work just two days later, fearing that missing additional shifts could cost him his job or leave him unable to provide for his family. Recognizing his predicament, fellow employees and the restaurant owner contributed money to help cover his medical expenses. Their generosity demonstrated genuine concern for a colleague and employee in need. But it also exposed a troubling reality: Why must a seriously injured worker depend on the charity of coworkers and an employer to afford treatment for an injury sustained while doing his job? Their compassion deserves recognition. The circumstances that made it necessary deserve examination. A living wage, even when genuinely paid, offers limited security when a single workplace injury can threaten a family’s financial survival. And an employee’s willingness to return to work should never be confused with an absence of economic pressure.
THE ECONOMIC REALITY WE CHOOSE TO IGNORE
For many immigrants, restaurant employment represents an opportunity to support families, pay rent, send money to relatives, and establish a measure of financial security. Working long hours may be a necessity, a personal choice, or some combination of both. Meanwhile, restaurant owners benefit from a dependable, hardworking labor force willing to perform physically de-
manding jobs essential to their businesses. Customers benefit from the meals and service these employees help provide. And Greensboro benefits from the economic activity their labor supports. But we should not confuse an employee’s willingness to work long hours with an employer’s freedom from responsibility. Cash payments do not eliminate wage-and-hour obligations, and immigration status should never become an excuse to deny workers their legal protections. What strikes me most, however, is the hypocrisy surrounding the immigration debate. Some of the same people who demand the deportation of undocumented immigrants regularly patronize restaurants whose kitchens may depend on their labor. They enjoy the food, appreciate the service, and support the business owners, while condemning the very workers who help make those businesses successful. Imagine the consequences for Greensboro’s independent restaurants if these employees suddenly disappeared. Who would fill their positions? At what wages? How many restaurants could maintain their current operating hours, prices, and profitability? These are economic questions, not merely political ones.
GREENSBORO AND GUILFORD COUNTY MUST DO MORE
Our local government also has a responsibility to do more. Many immigrant families across our region live with uncertainty, often in the shadows of a community they help sustain. Fear of deportation can discourage people from seeking medical attention, reporting workplace abuses, contacting authorities, or accessing services that could improve their lives. Many are working, raising children, paying taxes, supporting neighborhood businesses, and doing everything within their means to establish permanent roots in Greensboro. Some are actively pursuing available legal pathways to regularize their immigration status, often navigating a costly, complicated, and uncertain process.
They are not strangers passing through. They are our neighbors, coworkers, customers, and the parents of children attending our schools. Greensboro and Guilford County should expand access to affordable community healthcare, support trusted organizations providing immigration legal assistance, strengthen language-access services, and ensure that workers can report exploitation without unnecessary fear. Local officials cannot rewrite federal immigration law, but they can help create a community in which people are treated with dignity, understand their rights, and have access to essential services regardless of immigration status.
A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
The anonymous Greensboro Latino survey covered 12 restaurants, not the entire local restaurant industry. Nevertheless, its findings offer a revealing look at the importance of undocumented immigrant labor to some of Greensboro’s most popular independent dining establishments. We should demand fair wages, lawful working conditions, protection against workplace exploitation, and meaningful access to affordable healthcare for all restaurant employees. Restaurant owners who benefit from immigrant labor have a responsibility to protect their workers. Our local government has a responsibility to recognize and address the needs of this vulnerable population. And the rest of us have a responsibility to confront the contradiction between the services we enjoy and the treatment of the people who provide them. You cannot celebrate Greensboro’s independent restaurants while condemning the people whose labor helps keep their kitchens running. Nor should we accept an economy that depends on their work while leaving them to live in fear, without adequate healthcare or a realistic sense of security. And if you insist that undocumented immigrants have no place in our community, perhaps you should think twice before making your next dinner reservation. ! NOVEMBER 4-10, 2026 YES! WEEKLY
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cropolis restaurant celebrated its 59th anniversary last week. On Oct. 26, 1967, Gus and Ellen Contogiannis opened the doors of this downtown property. They started by serving southern, home-style cooking three meals a day, but they always wanted to have a Greek restaurant. On April 1, 1980, they introduced the Greek menu. Their son, Jimmy, began working in the restaurant when he was 10 years old. Under his helm, Acropolis has been named “Best Greek Restaurant” multiple times in various popular votes. A more detailed history is available on the website. (Family photos were copied from the website.) Inside, white walls are decorated with various Greek-themed murals, photos, and accessories. Greek music plays in the background, but it is not obtrusive. This is a relatively quiet, family-style place. Live musicians perform on weekends. A full bar with multiple beers as well as a pretty good-sized wine list provides high value. I asked our server, Beth Voakes, for a suggestion from the Greek wines section, and she nailed it. Small samples are provided, and at these prices, if you think you can find something you like better, just keep ordering! The food is a good deal, too. In addition to the list of starters, entrees come with a choice of salad or soup. Portions are generous. We brought home leftovers every night. We started one evening with the Cold Appetizer Plate. This contains Dolmathes (grape leaves stuffed with rice and marinated in olive oil and lemon juice), plus feta cheese, Salonika peppers, and Greek olives, decorated with tomato wedges and red and green bell pepper slices. I really like the stuffed
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grape leaves, and I also enjoy the bite from those hot peppers, in addition to the rest of the items. Another time, I ordered Pork Souvlaki — tenderloin, marinated in granulated onion and garlic, white wine, and olive oil, grilled and served on rice with a light gravy. The pork flavor is well served by Tzatziki sauce, made in-house, a bright blend of strained yogurt, cucumbers, and lemon juice. The starter portion is large enough for a light entrée, but this is also available in entrée size, with vegetables. Rounding out the first courses we tried, my wife chose Hummus. On first bite, I swore this was homemade, and a subsequent interview confirmed that impression. It’s a light, yet flavorful spread that is perfect for the warm, toasted pita wedges that come with it. A Greek olive is perched on top. I probably should have ordered a salad, but I never did, because the soups seemed so attractive. Greek Chicken Soup — avgolemono — is simmered about five hours, made with fresh chicken broth, rice, whipped eggs, and lemon juice. The chicken flavor predominates, undergirded by mild lemon accent. Lentil soup is a personal favorite, based on vegetable broth with apple cider and balsamic vinegars plus a little olive oil and butter. The menu says that Garides is one of the restaurant’s most requested entrees, and I understand why. Tender, mediumsized fresh shrimp are baked with feta cheese,lemon, garlic, feta, white wine, and butter, bathed in a lemon butter sauce decorated with bits of fresh parsley. The result is light yet deeply flavorful. Moussaka a la Eleni is a personal recipe for a Greek favorite (another menu exhortation). The preparation joins layers of eggplant and zucchini with ground lamb and beef, baked with bechamel
sauce and Romano cheese. Anna, who often conspires in these articles, dines here often, in conjunction with various downtown events. Spanakopita Dinner is her favorite. This is a feta cheese pie made with eggs, sautéed spinach, and spring onions in layers of phyllo pastry. Spanakopita is available as a starter, but in the entrée, house vegetables are included. We tried two chicken entrees. Chicken Saltsa Pasta places chopped grilled chicken breast in seasoned marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese over spaghetti. It’s a rich, tomatoey concoction. Athenian Baked Chicken is considered one of the Acropolis signature dishes, justifiably so. White meat is marinated in white wine, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice for a day, cooked initially at high temperature, then baked low and slow with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, yielding one of the tenderest, juiciest, tastiest chicken dishes I have had. This is only served on Wednesdays and weekends. I felt compelled to try a lamb entrée. There are two on the menu, Lamb Souvlaki and Lamb Shishkebab, but the lamb itself is the same, the shishkebab just adds skewered grilled bell peppers, tomato, and onions, presented in rice with a light au jus. I chose the more elaborate alternative and quite enjoyed the grilled vegetables. The lamb itself is fillet of leg of lamb, a little firm, which is appropriate for the cut, emitting solid depth of flavor. All the entrees come with side vegetables of steamed broccoli, green beans with red and green bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and onions, peeled and boiled potato, and rice. In any Greek context, I have to have Baklava. The menu calls it “The King of Greek Pastries.” You can tell this is truly homemade as you taste the ground walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon layered
in buttered phyllo pastry leaves with a honey syrup, lightly accented with lemon, orange, and cloves. Continuous operation for this period of time is significant in any enterprise, but in the restaurant business, it’s phenomenal. You have to have been pleasing a lot of people to last this long! A special $19.67 dinner menu was put in place to celebrate the anniversary date last week. It will continue through this weekend. A 59th anniversary is truly special. But the 60th will be a true milestone. Let’s provide support from now ‘til then and then gather together next year! My wife termed our meals here “Greek comfort food.” I could not characterize it any better. ! JOHN BATCHELOR has been writing about eating and drinking since 1981. Over a thousand of his articles have been published. He is also author of two travel/ cookbooks: “Chefs of the Coast: Restaurants and Recipes from the North Carolina Coast,” and “Chefs of the Mountains: Restaurants and Recipes from Western North Carolina.” Contact him at john.e.batchelor@ gmail.com or see his blog, johnbatchelordiningandtravel.blogspot.com.
WANNA go? Acropolis 416 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 336-273-3306 acropolisrestaurantgreensboro.com Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Dinner 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Appetizers: $6.50-$21 Salads: $5.50-$17 Soups: $4.50/cup-$7.50/bowl Sandwiches: $14.95-$16.95 Entrees: $15.50-$21.95 Desserts: $4-$5 Most recent visit: Oct. 28 NOVEMBER 4-10, 2026 YES! WEEKLY
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ccording to Greensboro officials, many samples of a controversial chemical in the city’s wastewater come from private homes rather than Ian McDowell commercial industry. That chemical is 1,4-Dioxane, which Contributor the EPA considers a likely carcinogen. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) expressed skepticism at this claim, made in an email written by Interim Communications & Marketing Director Carlos Castellanos at the behest of City Manager Trey Davis. So has state representative Pricey Harrison. Castellanos’ email was sent to YES! Weekly on Oct. 16 and cc’d to Davis, Water Resources Director Mike Borchers and District 5 Representative Tammi Thurm. None of these officials have provided evidence that 1,4-Dioxane has been detected in household or small businesses’ sewage. Nor have they responded to requests for comment on a 2023 study that appears to indicate it has not, even though the study was conducted and published by the city itself. A manufacturing solvent, 1,4-Dioxane, has been detected in runoff from such Triad companies as Hallstar, Lanxess and Shamrock Environmental Corp, which pay Greensboro to process their
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wastewater. From the TZ Osborne Water Reclamation facility, it flows into the drinking water of Pittsboro and other downstream communities. According to Castellanos, the city cannot enforce limits on 1,4-Dioxane in wastewater from homes and small businesses. SELC attorneys dispute his claim that significant amounts of this contaminant come from shampoo and other down-the-drain personal cleaning products used in private homes. “The city’s own data shows this contamination is coming from industry,” said SELC attorney Hannah Nelson. “Greensboro should be focusing on controlling the industrial sources rather than blaming folks who use shampoo.”
HISTORY OF THE CONTROVERSY
In September 2023, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) attempted to enforce stricter limits on 1,4-Dioxane in Asheboro’s industrial wastewater. Asheboro responded with a lawsuit arguing the agency did not follow proper administrative procedures and its restrictions are overly burdensome. Greensboro and Reidsville joined the lawsuit, with Greensboro paying $3.2 million, or 79.42% of litigation fees. This commitment was established in a 2024 agreement signed by former Greensboro City Attorney Chuck Watts. Asked why Greensboro agreed to cover nearly 80% of Asheboro’s litigation, the City’s Crisis Communications Manager Eric Chilton told the News & Record that “If similar procedures were followed for
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Greensboro, we recognized the potential for significant financial impact on our system and, ultimately, our ratepayers.” Harrison, who represents District 61 in the N.C. House, found this explanation unsatisfactory. In an Oct. 10 News & Record op-ed, she wrote “Over the past decade, the City of Asheboro has polluted drinking water sources all the way from the Piedmont to the coast with a harmful chemical so many times that the state of North Carolina finally had to step in and take action.” Citing studies that link 1,4-Dioxane exposure to cancer and liver/kidney damage, Harrison described how, in 2023, the NCDEQ attempted to force Asheboro to stop accepting this contaminant in its sewer system. “Rather than fixing the problem, Asheboro sued the state with financial help from Greensboro and Reidsville.
A Republican superior court judge upheld the state permit earlier this year. Undeterred, Asheboro appealed again, supported by hundreds of thousands of dollars from Greensboro taxpayers for legal expenses.” Harrison also took exception to statements Thurm made at the Sept. 15 Greensboro City Council meeting. Noting that Thurm said complying with NCDEQ restrictions could cost “billions of dollars,” Harrison wrote: “In fact, municipalities like Asheboro and Greensboro have a proven tool to prevent pollution and save money: ‘pretreatment’ programs that limit what local polluters can dump into the local sewer system. The cost of proper disposal then falls to industry, not the city.” Harrison concluded by stating, “Greensboro shouldn’t pour our local tax money into a pro-pollution lawsuit WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
on behalf of another city. We’ve footed the bill for Asheboro’s pollution for far too long.”
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YES Weekly asked Greensboro officials for comment on Harrison’s op-ed and a statement by SELC attorney Kathleen Sullivan, who described Thurm as positing an either-or fallacy by implying the only alternatives are installing expensive equipment at the treatment plant or fighting NCDEQ restrictions in court. Like Harrison, the SELC has urged Greensboro to require its industrial clients to remove 1,4-Dioxane from their wastewater before it’s accepted by the city’s treatment plant, thus sparing taxpayers the expense. In his Oct. 16 response, Castellanos wrote: “Due to contributions from sources not regulated by Greensboro’s pretreatment program, we cannot consistently remain in compliance with the limits proposed by NCDEQ. Approximately 94% of the flow to the TZ Osborne Water Reclamation Facility does not fall under the pretreatment program, because it comes “from retail stores and households.” “The city monitors major sewer lines for 1,4-Dioxane so that sources can be determined. However, there are times that we see numbers in excess of the proposed limits that cannot be traced back to an industrial customer. Through this monitoring effort, we have determined that some residential portions of the city have had concentrations of 1,4-Dioxane that can only be explained by the use of personal care/household products.” Castellanos cited a 2019 study by Citizens Campaign for the Environment purporting to show that the majority of 1,4-Dioxane in Long Island’s drinking water came not from industrial solvents, but such down-the-drain household products such as shampoo, baby wash, shower gel, and laundry detergents. Yale School of Medicine’s Deziel Exposure Science Lab has disputed this study, pointing out that Long Island has some of the nation’s highest 1,4-Dioxane concentrations and asserting these are more from industrial and military wastewater than homes and small businesses. Documents archived at www. greensboro-nc.gov include “SOC Year Two Report (2022-2023),” one of three annual reports issued by the City of Greensboro under the NCDEQ Special WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
TZ Ozborne wastewater treatment plant Order of Consent to address 1,4-Dioxane in city wastewater. Page 16 of this report includes a table labeled “Voluntary Sampling for SOC Year Two – Domestic/Commercial.” Samples from domestic sewer lines reported on this table indicate 1,4-Dioxane content of less than 2 micrograms per liter, or less than 2 parts per billion (ppb). These levels are well under
NCDEQ’s proposed regulatory limits and far below historic spikes, which have exceeded 600 ppb during major industrial discharge incidents. According to SELC attorney Hannah Nelson, a 1,4-Dioxane sample with the less-than sign in front of it means the lab could not detect anything lower. “What this table shows is that, on the sampling Greensboro did on their
domestic sources, they found nondetectable values. It does not make sense to blame domestic contributions for 1,4-Dioxane if your own sampling shows that it cannot be detected in the domestic wastewater that’s coming into your wastewater treatment plant. If they have additional data, that would be great to see, but this was the data that they’ve put online.” The city has not responded to YES! Weekly’s Oct. 19 request for any dates on which monitoring of sewer lines indicated a spike in 1,4-Dioxane coming from private homes or small businesses. Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter has not responded to either YES! Weekly or The News & Record’s requests for comment on the $3.2M Greensboro has spent supporting Asheboro’s lawsuit against NCDEQ restrictions on 1,4-Dioxane in municipal wastewater. According to Harrison, no Greensboro city staff or officials have responded to the concerns raised in her op-ed. ! IAN MCDOWELL is an award-winning author and journalist whose book “I Ain’t Resisting: the City of Greensboro and the Killing of Marcus Smith” was published in September of 2023 by Scuppernong Editions.
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ddie 9V (9-Volt) is coming to rock out at The Ramkat on Nov. 12. Here’s everything you need to know about him before then. I called up Eddie 9V to chat about his musical influences, tour life, and where it all began! As touring goes, there’s not many slow-paced moments, so our conversation took place as Eddie was on the road from one show to the next. I asked him what his favorite part of tour life was, and he told me about how much he enjoys seeing his friends and different places all over the world, as well as all the cool dive bars he’s found. Ever the introspective, he also told me that touring and getting outside reminds you that the world isn’t ending. He noted how spending your time inside and scrolling can fill your mind with negativity, but once you get out there and see the world for what it is, you realize that it’s all going to be OK. I got curious about where Eddie 9V got his start, as music has been a part of his life since he was very young. I asked the Georgia native where it all began, and he told me that back in his high school days he realized that his grades weren’t necessarily going to take him far, so he made the decision to place his focus on music. Going from gig to gig at 17, he realized he had a real knack for it as his
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career started to gain traction. Following up on this, I asked him who his biggest musical influences are, and he responded with, “Van Morrison, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, and J.J. Cale.” That blended inspiration of blues, country rock, jazz, and Americana really shows through Eddie’s work. He’s created a unique sound that he describes as, “If Al Green and Chris Stapleton had a baby.” Eddie 9V released his debut album, “Left My Soul In Memphis,” in 2019. Since then, three albums have followed, with a fourth set to release on Nov. 6. His new album titled “Down Here” is Eddie’s first with the record label Easy Eye Sound, and a step into new experiences for him. He spent time in Nashville working with renowned writers in the industry, bringing
his own lyrics and creativity to the table each day. If you’re excited to hear more, you can catch Eddie 9V at The Ramkat on Nov. 12, where he’ll be tearing the stage down with his hits. When I asked him what he would say to anyone thinking of coming out to a show, he told me that this
isn’t his first time performing in Winston and that it’s going to be a great show. Jokingly, he also nods to the fact that he loves Winston-Salem for our “good cigarettes.” After such a great conversation, I might have to bring him a pack of those Winston-made cigs myself to say thanks! !
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or Ogi Overman to show up in public not wearing a tie would seem … well, it would seem unbelievable. Overman is known for his assortment of ties, which he estimates currently at approximately 1,000. He and his ties were once subjects of a feature story by Carol Brooks in the Jamestown News. Overman is known for more than his specialty ties, however. He is also a well-known journalist/writer, a career not really planned but apparently meant to be. He had played in a band for 15 years, and while performing at a club in Greensboro, someone approached him and said he had given the band a free ad in a paper he recently started. “I read it, and it was so bad,” Overman said. “I offered to make a crossword puzzle for the paper about sports, a subject I knew well, and then asked if I could write for the paper. Three weeks later they made me editor. I think that happened by default. The paper had four good columnists, none of whom wanted that position, and suddenly I was their boss.” After three years, he began working in the mailroom for the News and Record. In 1988, he helped begin ESP (Entertainment Sports Preview), a publication detailing events in the entertainment and sports world. “I had a background in sports and music, and the idea for the paper would combine both,” he said. He later worked with Dusty Dunn on the radio program “Our Town” before working for the Greater Greensboro Observer. Other publications for which he has written — in no particular order — include the Chatham News, Go Triad, News and Record, YES! Weekly and Blue Grass Unlimited. He also served as editor for the Jamestown News. “Some of the sweetest times in my life were working in
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Jamestown,” he said. “I enjoyed my time there.” His latest writing endeavor is a compilation of 178 of his favorite columns and stories titled “A Donut and a Dream,” its name taken from a song by the Mills Brothers. “I had started writing four non-fiction books that were never finished,” Overman said. “I figured the only way to get a book written was to do one using what I had already written.” At encouragement from his wife, Janet, he began the project 10 years ago, working on it sporadically. He got serious about finishing it after her recent passing. It was no easy task. With 15 boxes holding hard copies of over 900 columns, it was quite time-consuming. He cut the possible entries to 230, then to the final 178. Once he decided what to use, he divided them into chapters, 21 in all. A few include sports, politics, his wife, music, MerleFest, and obituaries. There is also a chapter of poetry he composed about the ACC and, with permission from AA, he broke anonymity to write about alcoholism. “I did a lot of reminiscing as I sorted the columns,” Overman admitted. “One chapter that was fun is called Nostalgia. “I could not find the article I had written about the Mills Brothers and needed that since their song was my book title. I wrote a new column about them two weeks ago. I hired Cynthia McCray to type and format the book and local artists John Firesheets and Chip Holton to illustrate the cover.” The book is dedicated to his wife and, as of last week, everything had been completed and sent to the publisher. “I hope to have it available by Black Friday in time for the holidays,” Overman said. “It will be sold on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online sites. I have several book signings lined up, including one at the Blue House Bakery in Jamestown Dec. 9 during Christmas on Main.”
Ogi Overman gives a tip of his hat and a warm smile to friends near and wide, while sporting a festive Halloween tie. Overman still writes and currently books bands for Lucky 32 Restaurant. He is a regular on the television show “Triad Today,” where he has appeared for the past 20 years. “I like doing the television show. I get to show off some of my neckwear,” he said with a laugh. !
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his Saturday, Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS) will welcome several guest artists for a special concert event that pays homage to various genres of music, including classical, jazz, bluegrass, and Latin, in “American Gothic,” which takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University, 1775 Wake Forest Road, WinstonSalem. Ticket prices range from $10 to $73 and can be ordered by calling 336-770-5025 or visiting https://www.pwsymphony.org/
americangothic. “This is a concert not to be missed!” said Mark A. Norman, artistic director and conductor of PWS. “Audiences will experience virtuosic soloists stretching the boundaries of their instruments, gripping and imaginative soundscapes evoking compelling, vivid imagery, and musical tributes to American icons George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Leonard Bernstein. From the sounds of bluegrass and jazz to the exhilarating rhythms of a Cuban merengue, this program showcases the remarkable versatility, energy, and power of our magnificent Piedmont Wind Symphony!” Norman’s sentiments were seconded by Brianna Cantwell, executive director of PWS. “‘American Gothic’ is a perfect example of what makes Piedmont Wind Symphony special,” she said. “We have an extraordinary line-up of guest artists, including clarinetist Andy Hudson performing Frank Ticheli’s ‘Clarinet Concerto,’ an incredible percussion quartet featured in Viet Cuong’s ‘Re(new)al,’ and bluegrass musician Rex McGee bringing an entirely different musical flavor to ‘Pitchfork,’ the final movement of Michael Daugherty’s ‘American Gothic.’ We’re also thrilled to welcome guest conductor David Mailman to the podium. “What I love about this program is that it refuses to fit neatly into one musical category,” Cantwell explained. “Audiences will experience contemporary classical music, virtuosic solo performances, bluegrass influences, and music that is playful, powerful, and deeply expressive. There’s something for longtime concertgoers and first-time attendees alike.” Given the cacophony of media coverage regarding the midterm elections, Cantwell is certain this event will offer its audience a respite from political punditry. “I think we can all agree there’s been more than enough hot air circulating lately, so it’s nice to have an occasion where we’re actually putting it to good use!” she quipped. “In all seriousness, I think live music offers something particularly valuable right now. For a couple WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
of hours, people from different backgrounds and perspectives can come together and share an experience that transcends the things that might otherwise divide us. You don’t have to agree on everything to be moved by the same piece of music, laugh at the same unexpected moment, or be completely blown away by an extraordinary performance. “With a program like ‘American Gothic,’ we’re not exactly shying away from the complexities of American culture. We’re exploring them through creativity, humor, storytelling, and music rather than another round of political commentary. I think that’s a pretty refreshing alternative!” Thus far, Cantwell said, the PWS 2026-’27 season has been going well. “We’ve had a wonderful start to the season, and the momentum has been incredibly encouraging,” she said. “Just last week, we celebrated our first sold-out Chamber Music Series performance with ‘Hops & Horn’ at Footnote Coffee & Cocktails. We’ve also continued building on the success of our free outdoor Piedmont Pops concerts, which have become an important part of how we connect with the community, and we have plenty more to look forward to! Following ‘American Gothic,’ we’ll celebrate the holiday season with ‘Christmas with Martha Bassett’ on Dec. 15. We’re especially excited about that collaboration, which will bring together the warmth of the holidays, wonderful music, and Martha’s distinctive artistry.” Having first joined PWS as marketing manager in 2022, Cantwell has served as executive director since 2024. “It’s certainly been an exciting and rewarding experience!” she said. “As a professional musician myself, I have a deep appreciation for what happens onstage, but I’ve also developed a tremendous passion for the work that happens behind the scenes to bring these performances to life. Ultimately, I want Piedmont Wind Symphony to be an organization that our community feels genuinely connected to and proud of — one that continues to grow artistically while remaining accessible, welcoming, and deeply rooted in Winston-Salem. “One thing I always love emphasizing is that Piedmont Wind Symphony is a professional performing arts organization, not simply a community band,” Cantwell said. “Our ensemble is made up of exceptional professional musicians, many of whom are also educators, performers, and artists working throughout our region and beyond. We’re incredibly fortunate to have this level of musical talent right here in Winston-Salem, and part of our responsibility is creating opportunities
for these musicians to perform ambitious, innovative repertoire while introducing our community to the remarkable possibilities of wind ensemble music. “At the same time, we believe artistic excellence and accessibility should go hand in hand. Whether someone has attended classical concerts for decades or has never set foot inside a concert hall, there’s a place for them at Piedmont Wind Symphony.” For more information, visit the official Piedmont Wind Symphony website: https://www.pwsymphony. org/. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2026, Mark Burger. NOVEMBER 4-10, 2026 YES! WEEKLY
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CAT’S CRADLE
300 E Main St | 919.967.9053 www.catscradle.com Nov 4: Sam Shackleton, gabrielle hope Nov 5: Ak’chamel Nov 5: HARBOUR, Southcourt Nov 5: Michigander, Wildermiss Nov 6: Aaron Lee Tasjan Nov 6: The Stews, Tomorrow’s Problem Nov 7: The Afghan Whigs, Night Moves Nov 7: Yana, Emma Anderson Nov 8: Deer Tick, DUG Nov 8: Slow Pulp, Snuggle Nov 8: The Tubs, Tanner York, Beeper Nov 9: Julia Jacklin, Jordan Patterson Nov 10: tiLLie, Bella Peadon
CHARLOTTE
BOJANGLES COLISEUM
2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600 www.boplex.com Nov 5: Victoria Monet Nov 7: Little Big Town Nov 11: Country 103.7 Stars & Guitars
THE FILLMORE
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970 www.livenation.com Nov4: Moonbloom Nov 5: Switchfoot, Anberlin Nov 6: Judah & The Lion Nov 6: Mountain Grass Unit Nov 7: Yebba Nov 8: The Wrecks Nov 9: Slaughter to Prevail Nov 10: Catch Your Breath
CLEMMONS
VILLAGE SQUARE TAP HOUSE
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330 www.facebook.com/vstaphouse Nov 7: Next O Kin Nov 20: SoundKraft Amped Live Nov 25: Unknown Artist Band
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DURHAM
CAROLINA THEATRE
309 W Morgan St | 919.560.3030 www.carolinatheatre.org Nov7: Jake Shimabukuro Nov 22: Spyro Gyra Nov 15: The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle: Opera FM
DPAC
123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787 www.dpacnc.com Nov 6: Little Big Town, Waylon Payne
ELKIN
REEVES THEATER
129 W Main St | 336.258.8240 www.reevestheater.com Wednesdays: Reeves Open Mic Fourth Thursdays: Old-Time Jam Nov 6: Gabe Lee and Dani Kerr
GREENSBORO
BARN DINNER THEATRE
120 Stage Coach Tr. | 336.292.2211 www.barndinner.com Nov 14-26: Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity
CHAR BAR NO. 7
3724 Lawndale Dr. | 336.545.5555 www.charbar7.com Nov 5: COIA Nov 12: Kelsey Hurley
COMEDY ZONE
1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034 www.thecomedyzone.com Nov 6-7: Eric Eaton Nov 8: My Cousin Tiera
FLAT IRON
221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967 www.flatirongso.com Nov 4: The Rumjacks, Drat The Luck Nov 5: Larry Keel & John Stickley Nov 6: Beck + Duffer Nov 7: Ward Davis Nov 7: Kate Stephenson + lighthearted Nov 8: John R. Miller, Lou Hazel Nov 10: The Deltaz, Jack The Radio Duo
GARAGE TAVERN
5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020 www.facebook.com/GarageTavernGreensboro Nov 7: Flannel Nov 14: Radio Revolver
HANGAR 1819
1819 Spring Garden St | 336.579.6480 www.hangar1819.com Nov 4: Devil Master Nov 6: Knot Your Kind Nov 9: Forbidden
RODY’S TAVERN
5105 Michaux Rd | 336.282.0950 www.facebook.com/rodystavern Nov 4: No Strings Attached Duo Nov 6: Todd & Abby Sutton Nov 11: Greg & Rich Duo Nov 13: Dalton Allen
STEVEN TANGER CENTER 300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500 www.tangercenter.com Nov 7: Four Seasons Reimagined Nov 10: Rick Steves’ Europe Nov 13: Daniel in the Lions’ Den
THE IDIOT BOX COMEDY CLUB
503 N. Greene St | 336.274.2699 www.idiotboxers.com Nov 7: Jeremy Alder Nov 21: Saya Meads
HIGH POINT
GOOFY FOOT TAPROOM
2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567 www.goofyfoottaproom.com Nov 7: James Vincent Carroll Nov 14: Benji and Pete from Turpentine Shine
JAMESTOWN
THE DECK
118 E Main St | 336.207.1999 www.facebook.com/TheDeckJamestown/ Nov 6: Blacklight Idols Nov 7: Brother Pearl Nov 8: Beach Please Nov 13: Retro Vinyl Nov 14: Time Reaction
RALEIGH
LINCOLN THEATRE
126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400 www.lincolntheatre.com Nov 5: The Garcia Project Nov 6: Nightrain w/ Dazr Nov 7: Mountain Grass Unit Nov 8: The Record Company
LENOVO CENTER
1400 Edwards Mill Rd | 919.861.2300 www.thepncarena.com Nov 8: Cash Money + No Limit Tour w/ Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & more
WINSTON-SALEM
EARL’S
121 West 9th Street | 336.448.0018 www.earlsws.com Nov 7: Kyle Kelly Nov 21: No Strings Attached
FIDDLIN’ FISH BREWING COMPANY
772 Trade St | 336.999.8945 www.fiddlinfish.com Nov 13: Terrastring Plays Old & In The Way Nov 20: Ears to the Ground
MIDWAY MUSIC HALL
11141 Old US Hwy 52, Suite 10 | 336.793.4218 www.facebook.com/midwaymusichallandeventcenter Nov 7: Coda Junction Nov 14: The Delmonicos
THE RAMKAT
170 W 9th St | 336.754.9714 www.theramkat.com Nov 5: Chicken Scratch, Camel City, Vertigo Nov 7: GWAR Nov 10: Frankie Gavin Nov 12: Eddie 9V, Leroy From The North
WISE MAN BREWING
826 Angelo Bros Ave | 336.725.0008 www.wisemanbrewing.com Nov 6: Souljam Nov 7: Saturdaze Nov 13: Ears to the Ground Nov 14: Barefoot Modern
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charge of your own destiny these days, and, no doubt, you’ll have that bull’s-eye of yours right on target! But don’t forget to make time for family events.
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