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twmthis week magazine

Volume 37 Issue 14 • 4|7|16 - 4|13|16

Balsam Range concertCarteret Community Theatre • April 8

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Volume 37 Issue 14 • 4|7|16 - 4|13|16

COVER STORYCarteret Community Theatre’s stage will host a

concert on Friday, April 8, by multiple award-win-ning group Balsam Range.

RECIPESBusy weeknights call for quick family meals,

but with the right ingredients fast food can actu-ally be good for you, too.

MOVIE REVIEWYou don’t need to know anything about chess,

New Zealand or Genesis Potini to fall under the spell of “The Dark Horse.”

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

FOOD AND DRINKThe Morehead City Noon Rotary Club will

hold its second Morehead Beer & Wine Festival Saturday, April 9, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

ARTThis month, the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery will

feature the colorful paintings of Newport resident Ruamie Perri.

MUSICThe American Music Festival of Carteret

County completes its 26th season with the New York-based Ensō Quartet.

FAMILYAn assortment of multicolored tulips and

diverse spring blooms will be on display for visi-tors at Tryon Palace this weekend.

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BY BRAD RICHNEWS-TIMES

Swansboro-area music lov-ers will get the chance to see a truly unique band on Sunday, April 10, when Harpeth Rising comes to town for a 2 p.m. Seaside Arts Council show in the Community Room in the Swansboro Town Hall.

Harpeth, formed in Nashville, Tenn., but now based in Louisville, Ky., is an all-female trio that plays an exciting and eclectic blend of folk, jazz, newgrass, rock and classical music, with stunning vocal harmonies and complex, insightful and often provoca-tive lyrics, all in the best tradi-tion of American folk music.

They’ve toured often in England and have released a number of superb albums, including “Shifted” in August 2015.

M e mb e rs Jo rd an a Greenberg, on vocals and vio-lin, Rebecca Reed-Lunn on clawhammer banjo and vocals, and Maria Di Meglio, on cello and vocals, don’t put labels on what they do, but in an

Harpeth Rising to perform for Seaside Arts Council

interview, Ms. Greenberg said she grew up listening a lot to Canadian maritime folk music legend Stan Rogers, but also poet-musicians Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan … and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

“We do kind of take our vocal cues from CSN,” she said. “It’s that late-60s, early-70s American folk thing.” And the Beatles – like for almost every musician, intentionally or not – had some influence.

The band, she said, will take a lot of its cues from the audi-ence. The three of them like to tell stories about their songs and their travels, but if they

sense the audience just wants music, “We can jam and do it for a long time.”

With their background – they’ve been together for more than six years and have played in everything from cof-fee shops to concert halls that seat thousands – they’re ready for anything.

It all began when Ms. Greenberg and Ms. Reed-Lunn went on a summer-long cross-country trip, jamming and camping and attending bluegrass festivals. When Ms. Di Meglio joined the ride and

Harpeth Rising will perform a concert as part of the Seaside Arts Counicl music series at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Swansboro Town Hall. (Contributed photo)

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Busy weeknights call for quick family meals, but with the right ingredients fast food can actu-ally be good for you, too.

A meal that includes dairy is right in line with the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recom-mend three servings of dairy foods every day. That’s because dairy foods such as cheese, milk and yogurt provide a unique package of nine essential nutri-ents: calcium, potassium, phos-phorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin.

Individuals and families that want an extra reminder about the importance of integrating three servings of dairy into their daily diet can take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge as motivation. There are many delicious and creative ways to get three servings of dairy every day, such as using plain Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise in favorite recipes or substituting syrup on pan-cakes and waffles with flavored yogurt.

For more deliciously quick dinner recipes, and to take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge, visit MidwestDairy.com.

BEEF BURRITO WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE AND BLACK BEANSServings: 6Total time: 9 minutes½ pound ground beef sirloin2 teaspoons minced garlic1 cup chunky salsa, divided2 cups cooked brown or white rice6 whole wheat flour tortillas (9 inches)1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, divided1 can (11 ounces) corn ker-nels, drained, divided2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, dividedsliced green onion, including green topsIn medium nonstick skillet,

brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat, breaking beef mixture into smaller chunks with spoon. Drain fat and stir in ½ cup salsa; set aside.

Spread 1/3 cup rice in center of tortilla, leaving a ½-inch bor-der. Scatter about 2 tablespoons of beans and 1½ tablespoons corn over rice. Spread 1/3 cup beef mixture and ¼ cup cheese over corn. Top with 2 teaspoons salsa and a few pieces of green onion.

Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla 1 inch each and roll up. Place, seam side down, on

Good for you quick-fix dinnersmicrowave-safe dish.

Repeat with remaining torti-llas. Place burritos in microwave and heat 1 minute, or until heat-ed through. Serve with remain-ing salsa.

HOT AND SWEET GRILLED CHEESEServings: 4Total time: 16 minutes

PEACH JALAPENO JAM3 tablespoons peach pre-serves½ fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 tea-spoons)

GRILLED CHEESE1½ tablespoons unsalted but-ter softened4 slices 12-grain bread, divid-ed2 slices white cheddar cheese, divided2 slices pepper jack cheese, divided2 slices smoked Gouda cheese, divided½ small avocado, thinly sliced, dividedTo make peach jalapeno jam:

in small saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves and jalapeno. Stir mixture con-stantly until preserves are melt-ed. Remove from heat and set aside.

To make sandwiches; heat large nonstick or cast iron skil-let over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Butter one side each of 2 slices of bread. Turn but-tered slices over, buttered side down and spread peach jalape-no jam over second side of each bread slice. On top of jam side of each bread slice, layer 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 slice pepper jack cheese, half the slices of avocado and 1 slice of Gouda. Spread jam on remaining slices of bread and place jam side on cheese. Spread remainder of butter on bread on top of sandwiches.

Place sandwiches buttered side down in pan. Partially cover with lid, allowing steam to escape, and cook for 1½-2 minutes, or until bread is toast-ed and browned. Flip sandwich-es over with spatula. Partially cover with lid and cook for addi-tional 1½-2 minutes, watching carefully for bread to brown and cheese to melt. Remove lid and check for doneness. Remove sandwiches from heat and cut in half. Serve warm.

(Content and images provided by Family Features.)

(Hot and sweet grilled cheese)

(Beef burrito with pepper jack cheese and black beans)

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BY SANDY COHENASSOCIATED PRESS

You don’t need to know any-thing about chess, New Zealand or Genesis Potini to fall under the spell of “The Dark Horse.”

This may have as much to do with the real-life Mr. Potini as with the actor who becomes him in this loving portrait: “Fear the Walking Dead” star Cliff Curtis. His immersive portrayal makes Mr. Potini fascinating and unpre-dictable in every frame of “The Dark Horse.”

The real guy was just as inter-esting. It was a 2003 documenta-ry about the New Zealand chess champ (nicknamed the Dark Horse) that inspired writer-direc-tor James Napier Robertson to give Mr. Potini’s story narrative treatment.

But it’s Mr. Curtis who brings Potini to life. Compelling and authentic, lumbering and gentle, wise and innocent – the actor and his character are inseparable in this film. It’s a tour de force performance that captivates from the opening scene.

We first see Gen, as he’s known, wearing a colorful blan-ket and toothless grin in a rain-

storm. He walks into an antique shop, mumbling in Maori and English as he starts playing a chess game against himself, nar-rating every move. He ends up in a mental hospital – a return trip, it turns out. Gen has bipolar disorder, and he doesn’t always take his meds.

He seeks help from his broth-er, Ariki (first time actor Wayne Hapi), who reluctantly takes him in. As a leader of the Vagrants street gang, Ariki’s hands – and house – are already full. He’s focused on bringing his teenage son, Mana (James Rolleston), into the gang, and suggests Gen stay out of their way.

He keeps busy by volunteer-ing with the Eastern Knights, a neighborhood chess club for kids who might otherwise be on the streets after school. With his bursts of manic energy and deep love of the game, Gen is a natural teacher. He connects the chess pieces to characters in Maori lore as he explains their motivations and movement patterns. The kids adore him and it motivates him to stay on schedule with his sleep and his medicine. He promises to take them to the national chess

championships in Auckland.Mana shows interest in his

uncle’s chess club, but his father forbids the distraction. Gen secretly allows his nephew to join anyway, threatening friction in the family that would upend Gen’s fragile mental state.

The real Mr. Potini saw chess as a great equalizer among peo-ple and practical way to solve problems: he believed anyone could learn to play, and the skills needed to figure things out in the game also worked in every-day life. He worked earnestly to manage his bipolar disorder, in part by intentionally focusing on positive ways to contribute, like teaching chess to kids so they might imagine a life beyond their crime-ridden neighborhoods.

Mr. Curtis embodies this struggle with such sincerity and compassion that he’s impossible not to root for. His Gen is the pot-bellied, toothless, eccentric hero you never knew you always wanted.

Gen is such a big-hearted character that his story is more than just a portrait of overcom-ing mental illness or a tale of a loving mentor taking his rag-tag

Review: ‘Dark Horse’ a lovely portrait of an unlikely hero

team to the top. It’s a reminder of our shared humanity – things like chess and movies can unite us – and, as humans, we can choose to aim for the positive, regardless of our mental, physical or geographical circumstances.

“The Dark Horse,” a Broad Green Pictures release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “language through-out and drug use.” Running time: 125 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.

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added cello the mix, Harpeth began to rise.

“We love to be out on the road and play for people,” Ms.

Greenberg said of Harpeth, which she said is named for a Tennessee River, because riv-ers are “dynamic and power-ful.”

Reviewers often use the

word “kinetic” to describe the live shows, and the band has received some rave reviews for the album “Shifted.”

For example, Jason Hamad, writing for the online

review site “No Surf Music,” which examines the best in Americana, alt-country and indie rock, called it “one of the year’s absolute must-listen albums.”

“Jordana has said that one of the most cataclysmic shocks of her life was the day she real-ized as a child that her father (songwriter David Greenberg) and Bob Dylan were, in fact, different people, and it is there-fore no small praise to say that with ‘Shifted,’ the daughter has proven that she is every bit the songwriter her father is,” Mr. Hamad wrote. “While glimpses of this brilliance were visible in her band’s early works and much greater evidence for her development were present in 2013’s ‘Tales from Jackson Hole,’ it is clear that on this album she has completed her metamorphosis and emerged from chrysalis as a full-fledged songwriting genius.

“Singularly among the bands I regularly follow, I am often the youngest person at a Harpeth Rising concert, aside from the performers them-selves.

The band’s unique combina-tion of traditional and classical music tends to draw a more mature crowd. Art is supposed to challenge the status quo, and ‘Shifted’ does just that, beautifully.”

Tickets are $10 for Swansboro Arts Council mem-bers, $15 for others, and are available at the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 203 W. Church St.; the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension; the Emerald Isle Wine Market, at 9102 Coast Guard Road; and maybe at the door the night of the show.

For more information and to hear some tunes, visit www.harpethrising.com.

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Carteret Community Theatre’s stage often plays host to a wide range of talented performers, and music lovers will be able to enjoy a concert on Friday, April 8, by multiple award-winning group Balsam Range.

The show is presented by the Morehead City Rotary Club and hosted by the community theatre. The performance starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $30 for advanced, reserved seating and $35 at the door. The tickets can be purchased in advance at www.carteretcommunitythe-atre.com and the money will go to a scholarship fundraiser.

Balsam Range consists of five acoustic musicians and singers from Haywood: Tim Surrett, Buddy Melton, Caleb Smith, Darren Nicholson and Marc Pruett.

Mr. Surrett was born and raised in Canton. He began his musical career straight out of high school and has played on some of the most prestigious stages including the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall and Ryman Auditorium. In 1991, Mr. Surrett and his friend Mickey Gamble formed the recording company, The Mountain Home Music Co., which is the band’s recording label.

Mr. Melton always enjoyed music but became serious about it while attending Western Carolina University. He has played regionally with the gospel bluegrass group, Rock Springs

Reunion, which landed a song in the top 10 gospel bluegrass charts. After leaving the band, he settled into Nashville-based band, Jubal Foster, which played the southeastern United States. Mr. Melton has recorded and shared the stage with many art-ists such as Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, Porter Wagner, Jon Randall and more. Recently, Mr. Melton released his first solo bluegrass project, which fea-tures Tony Rice, Adam Steffy and his band mates, Mr. Surrett and Mr. Pruett.

Mr. Smith began playing music at the age of 7. He was influ-ential in starting the bluegrass band Harvest. With the band, he traveled all over the eastern part of the United States, per-forming at various venues with artists such as Doyle Lawson, Larry Sparks, Paul Williams and more. In 2006, Mr. Smith was nominated through Power Grass Music Awards for male vocalist of the year and guitar player of the year. He won both titles.

Mr. Nicholson is a Grammy award nominee and recipient of International Bluegrass Music Association’s Album of the Year award. He has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, at the Ryman Auditorium and many other well-known venues. He has performed in 49 states, across Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Australia and all over Europe.

Mr. Pruett grew up in the

Balsam Range to perform on community stage

mountains of Western North Carolina. In high school, he played his five-string banjo at many talent contests, fiddler conventions, churches, street dances and more. When he was 15-years-old, he accepted an invitation to play his first professional job and has been

climbing the music ladder ever since.

Elements of jazz, country, gos-pel, swing and old-time music are all infused into the fresh sound of this unique Southern band. It’s five distinct person-alities creating one remarkable musical experience.

Among other awards, the band received top honors in the 2014 IBMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. Balsam Range also was honored Vocal Group of the Year.

For more information on Balsam Range, visit their web-site, www.balsamrange.com.

Balsam Range will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance and $35 at the door. (balsamrange.com photo)

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Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp. has announced its MumFest 2016 title sponsor, Toyota of New Bern, as well as their new logo and website.

Toyota of New Bern is a fam-ily-focused business that is excit-ed to be partnering with the area’s largest family friendly festi-val, according to Paul McDonald, general manager of the local Toyota dealership. The Swiss Bear Board is also pleased with the partnership.

“It makes sense for both orga-nizations, and we are pleased to bring Toyota of New Bern into the MumFest family,” said John Bircher, chairman of Swiss Bear.

In addition to a new title spon-sor for MumFest, the festival is also introducing a logo and new website.

The logo has been designed to demonstrate a clear visual change without losing the mean-ing, heritage or power of rec-ognition that has been built up

over almost four decades of the festival’s life.

MumFest’s new logo and design will provide the festival with a more consistent brand identity and is being used in the newly launched website, which is a valuable new tool for vendors, sponsors and visitors alike.

Festival fans can still look for-ward to the annual artwork found on posters, banners and T-shirts. The logo will not replace that art-work. It will simply enhance the brand recognition of the popular fall festival.

MumFest is an important part of Swiss Bear’s mission to promote the economic vitality of the city and to preserve its rich legacy linking the present to the past. Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation, a pri-vate nonprofit in partnership with the city of New Bern, is commit-ted to the continuous improve-ment and development of New

The U.S. Power Squadrons local affiliate, Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, is offering the public a course in engine maintenance and a one-year membership in the U.S. Power Squadrons.

This provides access to all member classes at the mem-ber rate. The class begins Tuesday, April 12, at Carteret Health Care Meeting Room “B,” on the first floor at the Arendell Street entrance.

The class starts at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday evening for eight weeks.

The certified instructor is Scott Brown. The program cost is $49 for a member, which includes all of the course materials. The non-member fee is $149, which includes the one-year power squadron membership.

To secure a seat in the class, please send a check made out to Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron to treasurer

Kathi Dunn, P.O. Box 1403, Morehead City, N.C. 28557.

This new engine main-tenance course stresses the diagnosis of modern systems, while also teaching the basics of engine layout and opera-tion.

Gasoline inboards, out-boards and diesel engines are taught in a way that reinforces the common aspects of how engines work.

Modern engines offer high reliability and good perfor-mance through the use of computerized systems for fuel delivery and engine timing.

Most of these systems are “black boxes” that can no longer be serviced by week-end mechanics with ordinary tools.

The engine maintenance course covers those repairs that do-it-yourselfers can still perform, teaches how to diag-nose problems that might be beyond do-it-yourselfers abil-

ity to fix, and how to share information with a mechanic so the right repairs get per-formed.

The course also covers basic mechanical systems such as drive systems (propellers), steering systems and engine controls.

The last chapter discusses solutions to problems that could occur while afloat and away from a repair facility.

Gasoline, diesel and out-board engines are treated independently in this chapter.

Visit www.usps.org “Boating Courses and Seminars,” to see Fort Macon’s spring boating courses and seminars offered to the boating public and locate the nearest courses or seminars by a ZIP code.

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Take a power squadron course, get a membership

The N.C. Azalea Festival continues until Sunday, April 10, at 5725 Oleander Drive in Wilmington.

Named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast four years in a row by the Southeast Tourism Society, the N.C. Azalea Festival continues to impress visitors year after year with Southern charm at its very best.

Azalea Belles will point the way to Garden and Historic Home Tours rich with bloom-ing flowers and rich history.

The street fair and festi-val activities will delight the whole family, and the 5K/10K will keep participants moving.

North Carolina’s own Avett Brothers and Chase Rice and will appear as headline per-

formers on the main stage Thursday and Saturday.

The N.C. Azalea Festival’s user-friendly mobile app will be visitors’ guide to festival event information on the go for this quintessential spring event.

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Calendar deadline is two weeks prior to the start date of the event. Send an email that includes the event time, date, location including address,

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Kids and FamilyMERRY TIME FOR TOTS: WHALE OF A TIME 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Children and their caregivers will have a whale of a time with this program. Participants will join for a whale sing-a-long, read a book all about whales, create their own whale craft and even touch a whale’s heart. The free program is for children ages 2-5. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

ArtOIL PAINTING CLASS 10 a.m. to noon Mondays April 4-25, at 905 Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle. The class is taught by Irene Bailey. For more informa-tion, call 252-723-3258, email [email protected] or visit www.irenebailey.com.

OPEN STUDIO WITH MODEL 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, April 4-25, at 905 Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle. The class is taught by Irene Bailey. The class is $50. For more informa-tion, call 252-723-3258, email [email protected] or visit www.irenebailey.com.

CREATIVE MINDS OF TILLER SCHOOL AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF TERRY AND CHER BROWN Monday, April 4-Saturday, April 30. This Beaufort Art Market gallery exhibit can be found at 129 Middle Lane in Beaufort. For more information, call 252-838-1896.

GYOTAKU FISH PRINTING 3 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Explore the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Join a park ranger in detailing a one of a kind fish print on rice paper to create a unique work of art. This program is intended for all age groups. Seating is lim-ited, and registration is required by contacting the park office at 910-326-4881.

BEAUFORT WOMAN’S CLUB AUCTION FOR THE ARTS 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Heavy hors d’ oeu-vres and beverages will be served. Proceeds raised will benefit Beaufort and Down

East schools’ art programs. Art donated by area artists and club members. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.BeaufortWomansClub.com or www.facebook.com/BeaufortWomansClub.

SEMI-ABRSTRACT PAINTING CLASSES 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, until April 14. This six-week ses-sion is led by Linda Werthwein and is for experienced painters. The class will offer guidance and individual exploration in acryl-ics and oils. Participants should bring their own materials. The class is $125 and will be held at the artist’s Beaufort residence. For more information, call 252-838-1238.

Music and TheaterBALSAM RANGE CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Carteret Community Theatre. This show is presented by the Morehead City Rotary Club and hosted by the Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30 for advanced, reserved seating and $35 at the door. The money goes to a scholarship fundraiser. Purchase advanced tickets at www.carteretcommunitythe-atre.com.

Food and DrinkMOREHEAD CITY NOON ROTARY CLUB is collecting silent auction items for its event, the Morehead City Beer and Wine Festival. The club is looking to collect local art pieces and other donation for the silent auction, which will be held during the festival. All proceeds will go to local charities and support the Rotarian scholarships given to high school seniors each year. The festival will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. To donate items, call 252-732-5738 or email [email protected].

EventsBEAUFORT WOMEN’S CLUB invites nonprofit organiza-tions to submit proposals for funding that include projects in Carteret County. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 8. Grants will be awarded at the club’s picnic on Thursday, June 9. Application and funding restrictions are available online at www.BeaufortWomansClub.com or by email from Carol Remy at [email protected].

JARRETT BAY DOCK-N-SHOP TRUNK SHOW 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Jarrett Bay retail store. Enjoy food and cocktails while getting a sneak peek at new

Jarrett Bay Clothing Co. line of coastal-inspired apparel coming to the Jarrett Bay retail store in Beaufort. Attendees will enjoy browsing racks of soon-to-come spring looks, engage with Jarrett Bay designer Julz Shea-Lawson and learn about opportunities to become a Jarrett Bay ambas-sador. A special trunk show offer will be extended during the event for those ready to add some Jarrett Bay flare to their wardrobe. Attendees will take home complimentary Jarrett Bay-branded gifts. The trunk show is free.

GALACTIC STARLAB AT THE PARK 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Hammock’s Beach State Park. Participants can come out and test their curiosity with differ-ent science experiments set up around the park. Stations will be set up giving participants a chance to conduct their own experiment and explore their imagination of possibilities. This is a fun and exciting way to answer that burning question, “why?” This is a N.C. Science Festival special event. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

WEST CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL BAND CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, April 14, at the Morehead City Country Club. The proceeds from the tournament will be used to offset expenses associated with travel and other performance outlays. A shotgun starts at 1 p.m. Following the tournament, there will be a barbecue dinner with a performance by the West Carteret Jazz Combo. Entries, hole sponsorships, dinner tick-ets and other information can be obtained by calling Mary Utz at 252-342-5863 or by emailing [email protected].

CARTERET COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION PLANT SALE 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 15, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Beaufort Historic Site. This is an opportunity to pur-chase plants that perform well in the area. Master Gardeners will be able to help participants select plants for their intended location and to explain how to care for the ones that they pur-chase. Funds that the Master Gardeners raise from this plant sale funds college scholarships for local students.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 2-7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center.

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CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 12 NIGHTLIFE CALENDARPUBLICK DAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Beaufort Historic Site. An old-fashioned flea market will be on the Beaufort Historic Site with vendors sell-ing antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and much more. This event is free. For more information, call 252-728-5225.

HOIST THE JOLLY ROGER 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 16, the Dockhouse Restaurant in Beaufort. Join the Beaufort Pirate Invasion board members as they hoist the Jolly Roger to start this year’s Beaufort Pirate Invasion. Come aboard and enjoy a fun evening of food, live music and auction. This year’s bounty is full of quality treasures donated by local busi-nesses, pirate crews, artisans and organizations. There will be door prizes and raffles. This event is for those ages 21 and older. IDs required upon entry. Tickets are $25 per person, and includes din-ner, drink token, entertainment and entry to the auction. They are available in advance at the Dockhouse, Beaufort Trading Co., purchased online at www.beau-fortpirateinvasion.com and at the door. All proceeds support The 2016 Beaufort Pirate Invasion.

Local heritageBAND OF BIRDS 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Come out to Hammocks Beach State Park and learn about the bird banding monitor pro-gram. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

N.C. WHALES AND WHALING SYMPOSIUM 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. This day-long event will include several presentations focusing on whales and historic hunting practices. Participants will learn about species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters, how some of these whales were hunted from the shore and research involved with stranded animals. The program includes: 10 a.m. Whales of North Carolina (with natural science curator Keith Rittmaster); 11 a.m. Native American Whaling and Porpoise Hunting (with education curator John Hairr); 1 p.m. The History of Whaling in North Carolina (with associate curator Benjamin Wunderly); 2 p.m. Legendary Cetaceans (with historic inter-preter Christine Brin); and 3 p.m. N.C. Marine Mammal Stranding Response (with Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator Dr. Vicky Thayer). There is no advanced registration, and walk-ins are wel-come. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

SNAKEY REPUTATION 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Why do snakes get such a bad reputation? One

might be surprised to learn about their important role they play in certain ecosystems. Plus, snakes are beautiful creatures of habit. Join a park ranger to learn about the mystery and myths people have used to describe these slith-ering creatures. Participants will explore about the different spe-cies that inhabit coastal North Carolina and they’ll get tips to help them determine if a snake is venomous or not. For more infor-mation, call 910-326-4881.

SHACKLEFORD BANKS: A BEACH FOR WHALERS 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Experience Outer Banks heritage and wildlife during a guided hike on this Cape Lookout National Seashore island. Associate cura-tor Benjamin Wunderly will guide participants on a hike in this des-ignated wilderness area managed by the National Park Service as part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The hike will focus on whaling activities that once took place on the island. This event is not suitable for children under 12. The program fee is $30, and advance registration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

EducationABOUT BOATING SAFELY Saturday, April 9, at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. The class will be taught by cer-tified instructors of the Morehead City Coast Guard Auxiliary and will meet all requirements neces-sary to satisfy the North Carolina laws for recreational boating cer-tification. The course is suitable for beginning boaters or for the more experienced boater who may wish to remain current on boating requirements and reg-ulations. The fee for materials is $25 with a family discount available. For more information or to enroll, call Ben Crabtree at 252-808-3091 or email [email protected].

S M A R T S C I E N C E EXTRAVAGANZA 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Come out to the park and test the scientific knowledge of how things work by conducting various science experiments at stations that will be set up for par-ticipants to work at. Participants will talk about density, friction and other science topics and test them through hands-on experi-ments. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

INTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOAT-BUILDING COURSE 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. In this two-day, hands-on course, stu-dents will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. They begin with the design and loft-ing of boats and move on to the

setup, steam bending and dif-ferent methods of creating the backbone of small boats. In addi-tion, they will learn how to make planking systems, both carvel and lap strake, and all the appropriate fastening systems. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job. The course fee is $135. The minimum age is 16 years old. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317. Additional dates, all Saturday and Sunday, include May 21-22, June 25-26, July 23-24, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 10-11, Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 10-11.

N.C. STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION COURSE 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at the Down East Public Library, 702 Highway 70 in Otway. The free class needs at least 10 registrants to move forward. Once the formal class-es are completed, there will be one or several field days in the beeyard on days when weather permits. Participants will also get together to place a group order for supplies and bees. All perti-nent aspects of honey bees and beekeeping will be covered. The option to take the written and practical certification exams will be available after the last sched-uled class. If one opts for certifi-cation, they must be a member of the NCSBA and CCBA to do so. The total annual fees are $25. Register in advance by contacting Tia Douglass at [email protected] or call 252-729-5491 and leave a message.

FitnessCARTERET COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Monday, April 11-Thursday, May 5. There will be athletic games, performing arts, silver arts and more. There is something for everyone over the age of 50. Registration ends on Friday, March 25. Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com. or in the office at 1702 Live Oak St. in Beaufort.

GENTLE/ DESTRESS YOGA CLASS 5:15-6:15 p.m. starting Tuesdays, April 12, and 12:10-1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Carteret Community College Historic Camp Glenn Building. These six-week classes are offered through the Carteret Community College Life Enrichment Program. The cost of the class is $40, and no prior yoga is needed. All ages are wel-come. For more information, visit www.yogawellnessnc.com or contact Theresa Jade Morton at 252-646-3923. The six-week classes will also be held starting at 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesday May 24 and 12:10-1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, and 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 and 12:10-1 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

Atlantic BeachAMOS MOSQUITO’S: Karaoke 5-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Beaufort RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Cedar PointHARRIKA’S BREW HAUS: Tastings 6-9 p.m. each Thursday; Music and $3 Drafts

7-10 p.m. Fridays, includes open microphone, live karaoke and duets or solo acts with $3 draft beer; Biergarten 7-10 p.m. Saturdays featuring live entertainment for visitors to enjoy while sipping beer. Drink specials are also available.

Emerald IsleTHE IRISH PIRATE: 4EverAll 8-11 p.m. Saturday, April 9.

AREA SPORTS CALENDARThursday, April 7

High School Boys Golf Croatan, East Duplin at Parrott Academy (Kinston CC) ............. 2 p.m.High School Track and Field Croatan, Northside-Jacksonville at North Brunswick ............ 3:30 p.m. Pamlico at East Carteret .................................................................... 4 p.m.High School Boys Tennis East Duplin at Croatan (Fort Benjamin Park) ......................... 3:30 p.m. East Carteret at Bear Grass .............................................................. 4 p.m.High School Lacrosse J.H. Rose at West Carteret ................................................................ 6 p.m. Croatan at Northside-Jacksonville ................................................... 6 p.m.High School Girls Soccer Varsity: Croatan at White Oak .......................................................... 6 p.m.High School Softball Varsity: West Carteret at Swansboro ........................................ 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8High School Baseball Jayvee: Havelock at West Carteret .................................................. 4 p.m. Varsity: Havelock at West Carteret ................................................. 7 p.m. Jayvee: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ........................................... 4 p.m. Varsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ........................................... 7 p.m. Jayvee: Southside at East Carteret ........................................... 4:30 p.m. Varsity: Southside at East Carteret ................................................. 7 p.m.High School Softball Jayvee: Havelock at West Carteret ............................................ 4:30 p.m. Varsity: Havelock at West Carteret ........................................... 6:30 p.m. Varsity: Southside at East Carteret ................................................. 6 p.m. Varsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ........................................... 7 p.m.High School Girls Soccer Jayvee: Havelock at West Carteret .................................................. 5 p.m. Varsity: Havelock at West Carteret ........................................... 6:30 p.m. Varsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ........................................... 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 9Road Racing Emerald Isle Marathon start ....................................................... 6;15 a.m. Emerald Isle Half Marathon start .............................................. 8;15 a.m. Emerald Isle 5K start .................................................................... 8:30 a.m.

Monday, April 11High School Boys Golf West Carteret in league meet at Swansboro (Star Hill GC) ...... 1 p.m.High School Boys Tennis Bear Grass at East Carteret (Fort Benjamin Park) ................ 3:30 p.m. West Carteret at Swansboro ....................................................... 3:30 p.m.High School Girls Soccer Jayvee: West Carteret at Swansboro .............................................. 5 p.m. Varsity: West Carteret at Swansboro ........................................ 6:30 p.m.High School Lacrosse Croatan at J.H. Rose ................................................................................ TBA

Tuesday, April 12High School Boys Golf Croatan in league meet at Jacksonville CC .................................. 2 p.m.High School Boys Tennis Jacksonville at West Carteret (Island Beach & RC) .............. 3:30 p.m. Northside-Jacksonville at Croatan (Fort Benjamin Park) .... 3:30 p.m.High School Track and Field East Carteret at Southside ................................................................ 4 p.m.High School Baseball Varsity: Jones Senior at East Carteret ............................................ 6 p.m. Varsity: West Carteret at West Craven ........................................... 4 p.m. Varsity: West Carteret at West Craven ........................................... 7 p.m.High School Softball Varsity: Jones Senior at East Carteret ............................................ 6 p.m. Varsity: West Carteret at West Craven ........................................... 6 p.m. Varsity: Croatan at East Duplin ........................................................ 7 p.m.High School Girls Soccer Varsity: West Carteret at West Craven ........................................... 6 p.m.

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Bern’s downtown district, its waterfront and the Uptown Five Points commercial area.

For more information on MumFest 2016, visit www.mumfest.com, or for informa-tion on Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation, www.downtownnewbern.com.

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An assortment of multicol-ored tulips and diverse spring blooms will be on display for visitors at Tryon Palace dur-ing its semi-annual Garden Lovers Weekend, Friday, April 8-Sunday, April 10, in historic downtown New Bern.

“These gardens are here for everyone to enjoy and Garden Lovers Weekend is a great chance to showcase the beauty of our gardens,” said Keith McClease, Tryon Palace gardens operations supervisor. “We hope that those who may not have been to the palace or gardens before can have a memorable experience here and become lifelong support-ers of Tryon Palace.”

Throughout Garden Lovers Weekend, the 16 acres of Tryon Palace gardens will be open to the public free of charge. Tours of the Governor’s Palace, historic homes and the Pepsi Family Center and Regional History Museum in the N.C. History Center will still require the purchase of a ticket.

A new, free exhibit, “Gardens of North Carolina,” will open in the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the N.C. History Center

Saturday, chronicling the his-tory of garden and yard land-scapes throughout the state.

Participants will also have the chance to take home a remind-er of the Tryon Palace gardens from the Spring Heritage Plant Sale, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday on the Daves House lawn.

Visitors can shop for a wide variety of perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs. Many items for sale are grown locally in the Tryon Palace greenhouse, but supplies are limited. The palace’s Craft and Garden Shop will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9.

The eighth annual East Carolina Pottery Festival will also be held during the week-end, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday inside the N.C. History Center. More than 50 of eastern North Carolina’s finest potters will exhibit their pottery for sale and provide various throwing and building demonstrations.

Each year Garden Lovers Weekend is held in conjunction with the Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour, sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society

Tryon Palace to offer free gardens admission this weekend

and the New Bern Preservation Foundation. A 10 percent dis-count on a Tryon Palace One

Day Pass will be applied with a Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour ticket.

For more information, call 252-639-3500 or visit www.try-onpalace.org.

Garden Lovers Weekend, at Tryon Palace offers garden enthusiasts free admission to the palace’s gardens Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10, in conjunction with the Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour in New Bern. (Contributed photo)

The Morehead City Noon Rotary Club will hold its second Morehead Beer & Wine Festival.

The festival is from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

The event will feature a num-ber of North Carolina breweries showcasing a wide selection of craft beers and premium wines.

Participating breweries lined up by RA Jeffreys Distributing Co. include Green Man Brewing, Bold Rock Hard Ciders, Lone Rider Brewing Co., Natty Greene`s

Rotary to hold Beer & Wine FestivalBrewing Co., White Street Brewing Co., AMD and Carolina Brewery.

Guests will also be treated to a variety of food provided in part by Clawson’s, Spouter Restaurant, Beaufort Grocery Co., Golden Corral, Outback Steakhouse and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Entertainment will be a focal point during the event, with a silent auction offering a variety of items and live music pro-vided by the N.C. band Jump Mountain.

Jump Mountain is a Raleigh-based roots band with influences ranging from Old Crow Medicine Show, Folk Soul Revival, Jason Isbell, The Avett Brothers, The Black Lillies, Drive by Truckers, The Grateful Dead and The Gourds.

Proceeds from the festival will benefit an array of local charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern N.C., Hope Mission, Broad Street Clinic, Boys

& Girls Club of Coastal Carolina, local scholarships and others.

In 2015, The Morehead City Noon Rotary Club donated over $40,000 to local charities and scholarships.

“We’re thrilled to build on last year`s success and bring pre-mium craft beers and high pow-ered entertainment together for such a good cause,” said Randall Parker, president-elect of the Morehead City Noon Rotary Club and event organizer. “Being a Rotarian means serving your community, making friends, phi-lanthropy and so much more. This event does all that and more during an evening of great music and excellent craft beers, wine and food.”

Tickets are all inclusive and costs $30 each. They may be purchased at the door or online and it is suggested to purchase in advance as numbers are limited.

For more information, or to purchase tickets in advance, visit www.moreheadbeerfest.com.

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The American Music Festival of Carteret County completes its 26th season with the New York-based Ensō Quartet.

The concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the History Museum of Carteret County.

The name Ensō is derived from the Japanese Zen painting of the circle, which represents many things: perfection and imperfec-tion, the moment of chaos that is creation, the emptiness of the void, the endless circle of life and the fullness of the spirit.

The Ensō Quartet will per-form Beethoven’s great “Harp” Quartet, Opus 74, from Beethoven’s “middle period.” They will also play Alberto Ginastera’s “String Quartet No. 2” in celebration of the Argentinian composer’s 100th anniversary. They will close the evening with the “Italian Serenade” by Hugo Wolf.

Described by Strad magazine as “thrilling” and praised by the Washington Post for its “glori-ous sonorities,” the Ensō has won numerous awards, includ-ing top prizes at the Concert Artists Guild competition and the Banff International String Quartet Competition.

In the words of Classical Voice, it is “one of the eminent string quartets of our era.”

Apart from a busy touring and teaching schedule, the New York-based quartet has made a number of critically acclaimed recordings for the Naxos label.

In appraising the Ensō’s Grammy-nominated album of works by Mr. Ginastera, the review-er for MusicWeb International declared, “The performances here by the Ensō Quartet from America are quite staggeringly brilliant. I don’t think I have been so thrilled by the sound of a string quartet in a long time. ... If I could give this disc a standing ovation of one ... I would!”

Fall 2014 marked the release of the Ensō’s fifth recording for Naxos – featuring the quartets of Puccini, Verdi and Strauss.

The group tours extensively in the United States with con-certs at Bargemusic in New York, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Recent highlights include debuts at the Kennedy Center and in Seattle at Town Hall, and returns to Interlochen and Rice University’s Shepherd School of

Grammy nominated Enso Quartet to perform at history museum

Music in Houston. In the summer of 2013, the

group made debut appearanc-es in both Brazil and Mexico, at Festival Internacional de Inverno de Campos do Jordão and Festival Internacional de Musica de Camera San Miguel de Allende.

The American Music Festival is proud to be able to continue to provide fine music for Eastern North Carolina. This is not possi-ble without community support.

Support for the American Music Festival also comes from season ticket purchasers, indi-vidual donors, advertisers, local businesses and grants from the Carteret County Arts Council, the N.C. Arts Council, the Olde Towne Rotary Club, the North Carolina Community Foundation and a media partnership with Public Radio East. Gifts and grants make possible special outreach performances in area schools.

Tickets for the concert are $30 and are available at the door, by mail or online.

Discounted $15 tickets are available for students, full-time

teachers and active duty mili-tary with ID.

Both next season tickets and individual concert tickets may be reserved by calling 252-

728-6152. Mail orders should be addressed to AMF, P.O. Box 1099, Beaufort, N.C. 28516. Online tickets are available at http://americanmusicfestival.

eventbrite.com. For additional information,

visit the American Music Festival website at www.americanmu-sicfestival.org.

The American Music Festival concludes with a performance by the Ensō Quartet. The concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the History Museum of Carteret County. Ticket price is $30. (Contributed photo)

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My Fair Lady set the record for the longest run of any major musical theatre production in history. As a winner of six Tony awards, the endearing story continues to charm audiences of all ages. Henry Higgins, a misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor, agrees to a wager that he can take Eliza Doolittle, a common flower girl, and make her presentable in high society. Little does he realize how much Eliza changes him throughout the course of their time spent together. Don’t miss your opportunity to see one of Broadway’s most

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Newport resident’s work hangs in hospital galleryThis month, the Cassie Howe

Algeo Gallery will feature the col-orful paintings of Newport resi-dent Ruamie Perri.

This exhibit will be at the new gallery location in the hallway con-necting the new and old lobbies of Carteret Health Care at 3500 Arendell St. in Morehead City.

As always, these shows are free and open to the public at all times. Most of the works are for sale.

Purchase can be arranged through the hospital’s human resources department.

Ms. Perri is a native of Atlantic Beach and now resides in Newport. Her passion for art began at an early age as she observed and par-ticipated in every creative thing her mother happened to be doing or anything artsy she could find.

Ms. Perri pursued a bachelor’s degree in art education from East

Carolina University. This led to her passion of teaching elemen-tary children art. It was her goal to spark in them a love for the arts, either as a possible career or avo-cation. She recently retired after 28 years in the classroom.

Raising a family and working full time didn’t allow time for her art-work and not having painted since college, she decided she would like to give it a try.

Artwork like “Candy Apples,” left, and “Cape Lookout,” right, by Newport resident Ruamie Perri are featured at the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery this month. The gallery can be found at Carteret Health Care and is free and open to the public. (Ruamie Perri art)

She is focusing on learning dif-ferent processes of painting rath-er than focusing on a particular painting style.

She loves the experiences each new piece brings as well as the things she has learned along the way. Through her work, Ms. Perri enjoys capturing memories from

her past, whether they be a spe-cial person, local hangouts from her past or things that just speak to her. Her medium of choice is acrylics.

For more information about the Arts for the Hospital Committee, contact Sally Anger at 252-241-1810.

‘Auction for the Arts’ to benefit schoolsThe Beaufort Woman’s Club

is holding its seventh annual “Auction for the Arts,” which will benefit Beaufort and Down East schools’ art programs.

The auction is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

“I have found that art con-nects people of all ages and back-grounds,” said Heather Sink, retired art teacher and owner of Craving Art Studio and Art Gallery. “It is liberating. Art gives students the freedom to be creative while learning about other cultures. It goes far beyond the techniques. For some students, art is the moti-vating factor to go to school.”

Ms. Sink says she learned from her past teaching experiences some schools do not provide enough money for art supplies. This causes teachers to pay for

Students from Beaufort Elementary School’s art program give “brushes up” for the Thursday, April 14, “Auction for the Arts.” (Contributed photo)

the supplies. She also stressed the impor-

tance of attending the auction.“Local artists, our club mem-

bers and merchants have been generously donating items,” said Mary Kevin Welch, chairman of the Arts Committee. “There will be paintings, jewelry, pot-tery, food items, gift certificates, plants and everything crafty.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and bev-erages will be served. Everyone is invited. Admission is free.”

The Beaufort Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization, and donations are appreciated.

For more information or to view some of the donations, go to www.facebook.com/BeaufortWomansClub or www.BeaufortWomansClub.com.

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