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COVER STORYN.C. Seafood Festival officials recently

announced which artists will headline ticketed concerts for this year’s event.

RECIPESFinding time to celebrate family moments is

always sweeter with a delicious ice cream des-sert.

MOVIE REVIEWMoviegoers who watch “Don’t Breathe,” will

walk into a well-plotted trap. It pits inept bur-glars against a homeowner who fights back.

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

FAMILYGet a super start to the school year with Project

Superhero ENC. The county’s local superheroes will be at McDonald’s in Cypress Bay Plaza.

ARTCreating one-of-a-kind pottery pieces was not

what Marty Freeman had in mind in nursing school, but in the end that’s what she ended up doing.

MUSICOldies band The Bears will return to Attitudes

Pub and Grill in River Bend Saturday, Sept. 3, for a Hawaiian luau-themed event.

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The scene of the last legal duel in North Carolina will be re-enact-ed on the Tryon Palace South Lawn at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Political foes John Stanly Jr. and Richard Dobbs Spaight will bring their dis-pute to a dramatic conclusion.

More than two centuries ago, on Sept. 5, 1802, Mr. Stanly, a promi-nent New Bern lawyer, and Mr. Spaight, a former N.C. governor, met for a lethal duel on the streets of New Bern. Mr. Spaight was mor-tally wounded after four rounds, and Mr. Stanly was forced to flee the city. Mr. Stanly was eventually able to return to New Bern when his friend, Judge William Gaston, convinced the governor to grant Mr. Stanley the state’s first guber-natorial pardon.

Visitors are invited to watch the drama unfold. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students and includes admission to Tryon Palace gardens. A one-day pass to Tryon Palace includes the duel at no additional cost, as well as admission to the Stanly House and the Regional History Museum, which includes a portrait of the man who helped Mr. Stanly get his pardon: Judge Gaston. If it rains, performances will be moved into the N.C. History Center’s Cullman Performance Hall.

Visitors can also learn about the life of Richard Dobbs Spaight in Tryon Palace’s new free exhibit, “Richard Dobbs Spaight: Legacy of a North Carolina Founding Father,”

Tryon Palace hosts re-enactment of Stanly-Spaight Duel

in the Duffy Exhibition Gallery at the N.C. History Center. The life and work of North Carolina’s first native-born governor and a sign-er of the U.S. Constitution, Mr.

Spaight, will be on display in the form of a variety of letters, images and objects.

For details, call 252-639-3500 or visit www.tryonpalace.org.

Actors portray the duel of John Stanly Jr. and Richard Dobbs Spaight during a past re-enactment on the Tryon Palace South Lawn. The duel will be re-enacted there again this year at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. (Contributed photo)

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NOISES OFF: Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. September 16th through September 25th 7:30 pm and Matinees begin

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BY MARK KENNEDYASSOCIATED PRESS

To all you Detroit-area rob-bery crews, we should prob-ably warn you right away: It’s just not a good idea to pick 1837 Buena Vista Street for your big – and final – score. Take our word for it, walk away.

Sure, it sounds like an easy hit. The address is a home in a run-down section of the city, so there’s nobody around. The house is kind of moldering, too. And, yes, the owner is an old blind man living alone who apparently has a fortune stashed somewhere. But, lis-ten, let this one go.

You won’t? Fine. Then

beware, you are walking into the well-plotted trap of Fede Alvarez, who made his Hollywood debut with the reboot of the horror classic “Evil Dead” and returns this month with “Don’t Breathe.” It pits a team of inept burglars against a homeowner who fights back.

In that sense, it’s kind of like a twisted “Home Alone” for millennials.

This isn’t a gore-fest or a flick that relies on the super-natural.

It’s more a thriller wedded to a horror film. Our trio of would-be predators quickly becomes hunted by the sur-prisingly spry old man, who happens to be a military vet-

eran and comfortable with all sorts of weapons. Oh, did we mention his rather nasty dog?

Written by Mr. Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues, “Don’t Breathe” is almost a throw-back to older horror films. It’s meticulously planned and thrillingly satisfying with a camera always a step ahead – if you see an array of sharp tools near the beginning, bet on their being used at some point. Roque Baños’ discor-dant soundtrack manages to capture dread beautifully.

The set-up stars three young Detroiters – a brut-ish Daniel Zovatto, his lovely girlfriend Jane Levy and their smart friend Dylan Minnette. They have bought into that

cliché that somehow makes robbers less villainous – one last job and they’re out.

“If we do it right, we never have to do it again,” the young woman promises. That turns out to be correct, but not in the way she means.

In their way is Stephen Lang, playing the blind guy. He harbors a dirty little secret that the trio soon uncovers and most of the film is spent with everyone rushing about in his claustrophobic home, filled with creaky floorboards and more locks than a Lowe’s. Everyone seems to die mul-tiple times, even the dog.

The plot gets sort of ludi-crous by the end – right around the time Mr. Lang gets

to start talking – but there were moments at a recent preview where a pin could drop and make more noise than one of the poor burglars trying to do what the movie title demands.

You try standing perfect-ly still while an annoyed vet aims a pistol in your general direction.

So again, robbery crews are strongly advised to avoid 1837 Buena Vista, but moviegoers hoping for a thrill might like to visit. But don’t linger.

“Don’t Breathe” is rated three stars out of four. It is rated R for content terror, vio-lence, disturbing content and language including sexual ref-erences.

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’ is a well-plotted, thrilling trap

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S’MORES ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY PIEPrep time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours 40 minutes freezing timeCook time: 2 minutesServes: 12Nonstick cooking spray8 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided2¼ teaspoons canola oil30 chocolate wafer cookiespinch of salt5 graham cracker sheets, broken into bite-size pieces6 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, softened 4 large egg whites½ cup sugar birthday candles (optional)Lightly spray 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch high

sides with cooking spray. In small bowl over simmering water, stir 3 ounces

chocolate and oil until melted and blended. In food processor, grind chocolate wafer cookies into

fine crumbs (about 1 1/3 cups). Add chocolate mixture and pinch of salt and pulse until moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1½ inches up sides of pan. Freeze for about 10 minutes, or until crust hardens.

In large chilled bowl, fold graham cracker pieces and remaining chocolate into ice cream. Pour mixture into frozen crust and smooth top. Freeze for about 8 hours, or until ice cream hardens. Remove pie from pan and transfer to platter. Return pie to freezer.

In large bowl, using electric hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat for about 5 minutes, or until firm glossy peaks form.

Using large spoon, dollop meringue onto pie and spread decoratively, making sure no ice cream is exposed. Using kitchen blowtorch, torch meringue until browned all over.

Freeze pie for about 30 minutes, or until meringue has stiffened. Decorate with lit birthday candles, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Note: Pie, without meringue topping, can be made up to one week ahead, covered and frozen.

Celebrating everyday moments: Top family-friendly ice cream desserts

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Start making the most of family time by visiting Breyers.com for more recipes and join inon the birthday celebration.

Breyers and chefs:Finding time to celebrate family

moments is always sweeter with a deli-cious ice cream dessert.

Breyers partnered with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and his wife, actress Lindsay Price Stone, to celebrate its 150th birth-

day. The couple created 12 ice cream rec-ipes inspired by each month of the year using Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream. From January’s recipe featuring fortune cookies and Natural Vanilla Ice Cream with mandarin oranges to December’s Spicy Hot Chocolate Floats, families have desserts to celebrate everyday moments

all year long.“Beyond a great taste, Breyers Natural

Vanilla offers families peace of mind with its simple ingredients like sustainably farmed vanilla beans,” said Mr. Stone. “Also, it’s made with milk and cream from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones.”

BROOKIE CHERRY ICE CREAM SANDWICHESPrep time: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours 30 minutes freezing timeCook time: 25 minutesServes: 8½ pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice4 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 4 large egg whites, at room temperaturepinch of salt½ cup walnut pieces, coarsely choppednonstick cooking sprayIn small saucepan over medium heat, bring cherries,

granulated sugar and lemon juice to simmer, mashing cherries with potato masher or fork to break up. Simmer, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Transfer to shallow container, cover and refriger-ate until cold.

In large chilled bowl, fold cherry mixture into ice cream until blended. Cover and freeze about 2 hours, until firm.

Heat oven to 350 F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, egg whites and salt. Using electric hand mixer on low speed, beat for about 1 minute, or until just blended. Fold in walnuts.

Immediately drop 16 mounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Spray underside of spoon with cooking spray and spread mounds into 2½-inch rounds. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until tops are shiny and cracked. Cool cookies completely.

Scoop ice cream onto flat side of half of cookies. Place another cookie on top of ice cream and gently press down until ice cream spreads to edges. Return sandwiches to freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Note: Brookies can be baked up to one day ahead, and stored airtight at room temperature.

ROASTED WHITE PEACHES WITH HONEYCOMB AND VANILLA ICE CREAMPrep time: 10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling timeCook time: 25 minutesServes: 81 cup sugar, divided 1 lemon, zested 4 ripe but firm white peaches, halved and pitted 2/3 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons, dividednonstick cooking spray1/3 cup honey 1½ teaspoons baking soda4 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, dividedHeat oven to 425 F. In small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sugar and

lemon zest for about 1 minute, or until sugar is fra-grant and moist. Arrange peaches, cut side up, in 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Pour water into dish. Sprinkle lemon sugar mixture over peaches and roast 25-30 minutes, or until peaches are slightly softened and have released their juices.

Meanwhile, lightly spray cooking spray on small baking sheet.

In medium-heavy saucepan over high heat, bring remaining sugar, honey and 2 tablespoons water to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, without stirring, about 5 minutes, or until candy thermometer reaches 305 F.

Remove from heat and whisk in baking soda until blended and mixture begins to bubble.

Gently pour hot mixture onto prepared baking sheet and cool. Break honeycomb into small pieces and reserve in airtight container.

Spoon ½ cup ice cream into each of 8 bowls. Top with warm roasted peaches and warm juices. Sprinkle with honeycomb pieces and serve imme-diately.

Note: Honeycomb can be stored in airtight con-tainer at room temperature for up to three days.

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Oldies band The Bears will return to Attitudes Pub and Grill in River Bend 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, for a Hawaiian luau-themed event.

Before they play, the pub at 32 Shoreline Drive will host a din-ner buffet. An admission fee of $15 covers the food and music, which goes until 9 p.m.

The band’s “way back machine” takes listeners on a roller-coaster ride through the best songs of the last 60 years, featuring classic rock, surf music, British Invasion hits and more, all served up with humor and fun. The Bears pack the house when they play at Attitudes Pub and Grill.

Steve Latimer is “Baby Bear,” and he sings and plays guitar. Janet Montero, “Mama Bear,” sings and plays bass. Pat Engeman, “Yogi Bear,” is the drummer, as well as a singer, and Simon Spalding is “California Bear,” playing bass, fiddle and guitar.

To learn more about the band, visit www.thebears.band. For reservations or more information, call Attitudes at 252-633-

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The Bears band members pose for a promotional photo. They will perform at a Hawaiian luau-themed event 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Attitudes Pub and Grill in River Bend. (Contributed photo)

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N.C. Seafood Festival offi-cials recently announced which artists will headline ticketed concerts for this year’s event.

The festival starts Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 2.

It ’s presented by the Seafood Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture.

Uncle Kracker is the headlin-ing performer 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, on the Agri Supply Main Stage at 501 Evans St. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Brooke Eden is scheduled to open for Uncle Kracker.

Michael Ray will headline the festival’s Saturday con-cert at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 1 on the Agri Supply Main Stage, with Carly Pearce and CJ Solar opening for him. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Tickets cost $26 per person

NCSF announces headliners for ticketed concerts

per night and are subject to additional taxes and fees. A bundle of one ticket for each night’s concert is also avail-able for $45. VIP tickets cost $100, and more information is at www.ncseafoodfestival.org.

Tickets can be bought online or in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the N.C. Seafood Festival office, 412D Evans St.

Uncle Kracker was initially known for his role as DJ in Kid Rock’s legendary Twisted Brown Tucker Band, but he quickly became a household name with a solo career of his own. The singer and song-writer made his solo debut with the album Double Wide in 2000, which yielded the No. 1 smash hit, “Follow Me.”

He then continued his solo career with a run of top 10 hits like “In A Little While,” “Smile” and the 2003 cover of Dobie Gray’s classic “Drift Away,” which set a Billboard record for most weeks at No. 1 on any chart.

Uncle Kracker quickly became a natural fit in today’s post-rural country music scene

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after flying up the charts with the No. 1 hit, “When The Sun Goes Down,” a duet with his good friend Kenny Chesney. The song spent five weeks at the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Then, 2012 saw him fully embrace his country side with his criti-cally acclaimed fifth album, Midnight Special.

Ms. Eden is a confident and commanding vocalist with her own soulful and bluesy brand of country music. Ms. Eden’s Sirius-XM The Highway staple, “American Dreamin,” was fol-lowed up with her new singles, “Daddy’s Money” and “Sunday Morning.” She is current-ly wrapping up work on her full-length RED BOW Records debut.

More great performances are expected on the main stage Saturday by Mr. Ray and his opening acts: Carly Pearce and CJ Solar.

Mr. Ray is described as “country with an edge.” He has built a loyal fan base by writ-ing his own songs, blending the ragged spirit of country favorites and the new sounds of modern country with pleas-ing bits and pieces from other genres.

The release of his first sin-gle, “Kiss You in the Morning,” hit No. 1 on the country charts in just 24 weeks. Mr. Ray’s fol-low-up single, “Real Men Love Jesus,” is currently climbing the charts and touching hearts. The ballad shows a different side to Mr. Ray, showcasing his country roots.

The artist is continuously growing his following, having recently toured with Chase Rice, Sam Hunt and Kip Moore. He is now touring with Brantley Gilbert. His tour is high energy and gives fans a night they won’t soon forget.

Opening for Mr. Ray is Carly Pearce, one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Country Artists to Watch” and CMT’s “Next Women of Country Class Of 2016.”

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Event placement on a specific date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinac-oastonline.com by hovering the pointer over TWM and choosing the “Calendar” option, or on a mobile device, choose “Calendar” from the drop-down menu.

Kids and Family‘BACK TO SCHOOL SUPERHERO BASH’ 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at McDonalds in Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City. Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-man and Superman will be inside McDonald’s for free photos. Purcell Foods is hosting the event and donating proceeds from food sales to Project Superhero ENC.

MERRY TIME FOR TOTS: HATTERAS JACK 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Preschoolers from 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers will hear the legend of albino dolphin “Hatteras Jack” and learn more about the dolphins that frequent the state’s coast. The class is free, but space is limited, so preregistration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

Art‘SUMMERTIME’ EXHIBIT avail-able to view 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August at Carolina Artists Gallery, 800 Evans St. The annual show of gallery members’ work celebrates summer. Visit www.carolinaartistgallery.com for a full schedule.

CARTERET COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS COALITION FALL SHOW 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Beaufort Historic Site. Artwork includes pottery, basket weaving, fiber, jewelry, glasswork, woodworking, ceram-ics and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.ccartsandcrafts.com or email arts.crafts.coalition@gmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY 101 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 and 20, at the Newport Community Building. Registration is required by Monday, Sept. 5. Basic rules, composition and lighting will be the focus of this free course. All ages are welcome. Participants should bring their own camera. For more information or to regis-ter, contact Lynette Worthington Livingston at 252-223-4749.

FALL OIL PAINTING CLASS 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays from Sept. 12, to Oct. 10, at Irene Bailey’s studio, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. The class is for all skill levels

and will have individual instruc-tion. The fee is $100. For more information, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF CARTERET COUNTY is seeking applications for the 2016-17 Regional Artist Project Grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 9. Complete funding guidelines and applica-tions are at http://pittcountyarts.org/artists/grants/regional-artist-project-grants.

Music and TheaterSUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Jaycee Park in Morehead City with Carolina Beach Club. For more information, call 252-726-5083 or visit www.moreheadcitync.org.

ALIVE AT FIVE 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Jaycee Park in Morehead City with North Tower. This concert series is put on by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. For more informa-tion, visit www.downtownmore-headcity.com. The last concert will be Jim Quick and the Coastline Band at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.

CRYSTAL COAST CHORAL SOCIETY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS for week-ly rehearsals, which are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Swansboro United Methodist Church. Rehearsals start Tuesday, Sept. 6. Auditions are not required to become a member. All voice parts are wel-come. For more information, call 910-324-6864 or visit www.crys-talcoastchoralsociety.org.

Food and DrinkSEA TO TABLE DINNER 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. This din-ner given by Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow and Carteret Community College will feature seafood caught and prepared by local fishermen and chefs, and area beer and wine. For tickets, $85, call 252-631-5021 or email millie.chalk@duke-energy.com or greg-lewis@ec.rr.com.

CRYSTAL BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION HONEY TASTING 7-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher St. in Morehead City. Taste and compare pure honey from local members’ local bee yards. Sample favorite foods made with honey, plus take home the recipe. For more information, visit www.crystalcoastbeekeepers.com.

EventsNUMISMATIC COIN SHOW Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at

the Crystal Coast Civic Center. For more information, call 252-247-3883.

INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Find out how to help vultures while expe-riencing close-up encounters with live vultures, making a craft to take home and more. For details, call 252-247-4003 or visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

SHOE FUNDRAISER 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Carteret Health Care. This is a special fundraising event spon-sored by Carteret Health Care Auxiliary to contribute to patient care and services. For more infor-mation, call 252-726-9132.

ALES FOR TAILS – A BENEFIT FOR AUSTIN VETERINARY OUTREACH AND RESCUE 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Backstreet Pub, 124 Middle Lane, Beaufort. Tickets are $8, which goes directly to AVOR in support of their low-cost spay and neuter and ani-mal rescue programs. There will be live music, food, cornhole on the patio and a raffle with great prizes. For more information, call 252- 241-2918.

GOLD’S GYM COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND FAMILY FUN EVENT 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Gold’s Gym, 5301 Highway 70 West in Morehead City. This event is free and open to the public. There will be free glu-cose, cholesterol and blood pres-sure screenings, an Amber Alert registry event, health information tables, today fat and fitness test-ing, massage demos, free food, music, outdoor boot camp class, for children and adults and chil-dren’s activities in the Kids Zone. This is a fundraising event, with proceeds going to congenital dia-phragmatic hernia awareness.

PLANTING A FALL OR WINTER GARDEN 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Down East Library, 702 Highway 70 in Otway. County Extension Director Shawn Banks will address The Down East Library Seed Exchange, but all are welcome. Call Tia Douglass at 252-728-1333 with questions.

Local heritageKAYAK THROUGH HISTORY 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 1, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. A paddle through a salt marsh while learning about local history will follow lessons in basic

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CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 12 NIGHTLIFE CALENDARoperation and safety. Participants must know how to swim. The program is for those 12 and older. An adult must accompany chil-dren younger than 18. Advance reservations required. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW: BIRD SHOW 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily until Monday, Sept. 5, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Flock to the Big Rock Theater to get a close look at some impres-sive birds. The event is free with admission. For details, call 252-247-4003 or visit www.ncaquari-ums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

HERITAGE PARADE SEEKS PARTICIPANTS Heritage Day Parade organizers are seek-ing entries for the parade that is a part of Newport’s Heritage Festival Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17. This year’s parade will fea-ture the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, U.S. Marine Corps color guards, local high school marching bands, antique cars and tractors and more. For more information about the parade or to enter, call Joyce Ferrell at 252-223-5900.

FORT TOURS 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

THE SECOND (INDIANHEAD) DIVISION ASSOCIATION is search-ing for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and the 95th annual reunion in Springfield, Miss., from Tuesday-Saturday, Sept. 20-24, contact secretary and treasurer Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net or 224-225-1202; or visit www.2ida.org.

FIRST THURSDAYS 10:30-11:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Newport Historical Museum. Event will feature sto-ries and oral history from Newport residents.

BEHIND THE SCENES: THE AQUARIUM AT A GLANCE noon to 12:45 p.m. Monday-Saturday at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. This pro-gram, for ages 5 and older, costs $12. For more information, call 252-247-4003.

BEHIND THE SCENES: OTTER ANTICS 1-2 p.m. Mondays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Meet the otter keeper and help prepare special enrich-ment items that Eno, Neuse and Pungo will enjoy playing with during their feeding. This pro-gram, for ages 12 and older, costs $20. For more informa-

tion, call 252-247-4003.

BEHIND THE SCENES: FEEDING FRENZY 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Visit food preparation areas, animal hold-ing areas and labs, and help feed the fish in the Living Shipwreck. This program, for those ages 5 and older, costs $20. For more information, call 252-247-4003.

FISHING FANATICS 8-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with hands-on instruction. The program, for those older than 10, costs $25. For more infor-mation, call 252-247-4003.

SOUND SEAFOOD: CATCHING CRABS AND CLAMS 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Learn the art of harvesting crabs and clams and the importance of conserving coastal habitats. The program, for ages 8 and older, costs $20. For more informa-tion, call 252-247-4003.

BEHIND THE SCENES: SHARK SNACK 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Visit food preparation areas, animal hold-ing areas and labs, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck and watch the aquar-ist feed the sharks. This pro-gram, for ages 5 and older, costs $20. For more information, call 252-247-4003.

SEA TURTLE TREK 7-9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Participants will stroll the beach as they learn about the life of sea turtles and look for nesting loggerheads. The program, for ages 5 and older, costs $10. For more informa-tion, call 252-247-4003.

MARSH MADNESS 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Wade in the marsh and calm waters of Bogue Sound, search-ing for marine creatures. The program, for ages 5 and older, costs $10. For more informa-tion, call 252-247-4003.

AQUARIST APPRENTICE 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Join aquarium staff on a behind-the-scenes tour, help prepare animal meals and then partici-pate in some daily care and maintenance tasks. The pro-gram, for ages 13 and older, costs $25. For more informa-tion, call 252-247-4003.

BEHIND THE SCENES: AQUARIUM CLOSE ENCOUNTERS 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Visit labs and holding areas and feed

the animals in this behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. This program, for ages 6 and older, costs $25. For more information, call 252-247-4003.

EducationINTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOAT BUILDING COURSE 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. In this two-day, hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. The course fee is $135. The minimum age is 16 years old. Advance regis-tration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317. Additional dates, all Saturdays and Sundays, include Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 10-11.

FORT MACON SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON PILOTING CLASS 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at CMAST in Morehead City. This course is the first step toward earning a Coast Guard captain’s license or the USPS Senior Navigators rating. Each class is two hours long, and instruction will last for seven weeks plus the review and examination. The cost will be $58 for members and $160 for nonmembers. If interested, contact Ken Link, Educational Officer for the Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, at 252 726-0630, 252-725-0354 or seaclef@coastalnet.com.

FREE MEDICARE SEMINAR 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center. The seminar is open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in learning about Medicare. The seminar will include a question-and-answer session. To register, call 252-247-2626. For more informa-tion, contact Beth Harrell.

FitnessBEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS start noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher St. in Morehead City. There is no need to preregister. For more information, visit tao-ist.org, email moreheadcity.nc@taoist.org or call 252-314-4110.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Participants will learn with an instructor/guide about the plants and animals that call the Roosevelt Natural Area of Bogue Sound home. The pro-gram is suitable for ages 12 and older and costs $50. For more information, call 252-247-4003.

Morehead CitySNAPPERZ GRILLE AND STEAM BAR: 4EverAll 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12.

FLOYD’S 1921: John Nelson 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

JACK’S WATERFRONT BAR: Ladies Night Out with “Fifty Shades of Men” 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

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

Beaufort CRU WINE BAR: Wine Tasting with Chris of Mims 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2; Barry Charlton 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2; Todd Barnes 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3; and Wine Tasting with Phil of NC 7 Pines Winery 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

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p.m. Tuesdays.

BLACKBEARDS GRILL AND STEAM BAR: Morris Willis 7 p.m. Fridays.

Cedar PointHARRIKA’S BREW HAUS: Tastings 6-9 p.m. each Thursday; Music and $3 Drafts 7-10 p.m. Fridays, includes open micro-phone, 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 sip-ping beer. Drink specials are also available; 4EverAll 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3.

SwansboroBORO CAFÉ: Live music at 7 p.m. every Friday

ICEHOUSE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 p.m. Saturdays.

AREA SPORTS CALENDARThursday, Sept. 1

High School Girls Golf West Carteret, Croatan, New Bern at The Emerald GC .............. 1 p.m.High School Girls Tennis Croatan vs. East Carteret (Fort Benjamin Park) .................... 3:30 p.m. West Carteret at Jacksonville ..................................................... 3:30 p.m.High School Volleyball JV and Varsity: Northside-Pinetown at East Carteret 4:30 and 6 p.m. JV and Varsity: Richlands at West Carteret ................ 4:30 and 6 p.m.High School Football Varsity: East Carteret at Spring Creek ............................................ 6 p.m. Varsity: Croatan at West Carteret .................................................... 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6High School Girls Golf West Carteret in league match at Jacksonville CC ..................... 1 p.m.High School Girls Tennis Dixon at Croatan (Fort Benjamin Park) .................................... 3:30 p.m. West Carteret at Richlands ......................................................... 3:30 p.m.High School Cross Country E. Duplin, Northside, Dixon, SW Onslow, N. Bruns. at Croatan 4 p.m.High School Boys Soccer JV and Varsity: Croatan at Heide Trask .............................. 4 and 6 p.m.High School Volleyball JV and Varsity: White Oak at West Carteret ............... 4:30 and 6 p.m. JV and Varsity: East Carteret at Lejeune ..................... 4:30 and 6 p.m.High School Football Junior Varsity: West Carteret at Croatan ................................. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7High School Girls Tennis Swansboro at Croatan (Fort Benjamin Park) .......................... 3:30 p.m. East Carteret at White Oak ......................................................... 3:30 p.m.High School Cross Country West Carteret, W. Oak, Hoggard, Laney, Topsail in Jacksonville 4 p.m.High School Volleyball JV and Varsity: Southwest Onslow at West Carteret 4:30 and 6 p.m. JV and Varsity: New Bern at Croatan ............................ 4:30 and 6 p.m.High School Boys Soccer JV and Varsity: Croatan at West Carteret .......................... 4 and 6 p.m. Varsity: East Carteret at Havelock ................................................... 6 p.m.

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The U.S. Power Squadrons local Crystal Coast Boating Club, the Fort Macon Sail and Power

Squadron, invites the public to attend an advanced course on piloting their boat on coastal and

Class set for piloting in coastal, inland watersinland waters, generally in sight of land, using navigation aids and objects on land, which may appear on a navigation chart of a boating area.

The class will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in the CMAST building in Morehead City.

Each week’s class will run for two hours.

Piloting is the first course in the sequence of U.S. Power Squadron courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation.

This course focuses on naviga-tion as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his or her way even if their GPS fails.

The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning.

The cost will be $58 for squad-ron members and $160 for non-members.

Visit http://www.FMSPS.org and select “Boater Education.” “Piloting” is near the bottom of courses and seminars listed. Click on the title for a course description and the word “Pre-Registration”

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Creating one-of-a-kind pottery pieces was not what Marty Freeman had in mind in nursing school, but in the end that’s what she ended up doing.

On Labor Day, weekend Ms. Freeman will be one of the many talented artisans at the 38th Carteret County Arts and Coalition Festival.

The festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, on the Beaufort Historical Site grounds, 100 Turner St.

As a nurse for most of her career, Ms. Freeman sur-prised herself when she was drawn to working with a pot-tery wheel when she saw the movie “Ghost.”

Then a chance conversa-tion with a patient led her to attend an eight-week pottery, stoneware and raku class at Carteret Community College with Scott Haines.

Before that class was fin-ished, Ms. Freeman had bought a wheel, a kiln and taken over the family garage as a studio, and she has not

Long time passion fulfilled with MGF Mudpies Potterylooked back.

That was eight years ago, and Ms. Freeman is now the owner and artist of MGF Mudpies Pottery in Morehead City.

Ms. Freeman’s work fea-tures individual pieces that may repeat a design, but never the item.

Her process is labor-inten-sive with multiple glazed lay-ers that create colorful piec-es.

Her hand built, as well as wheel thrown pottery pieces are sought after at festivals and art shows.

The Carteret County Arts and Coalition Festival is an outdoor juried show of local artists including pottery, bas-ket weaving, fiber, jewelry, glasswork, woodworking, ceramics, watercolors, wax works, oils and photography.

Admission is free. For more information about the show, visit www.ccartsandcrafts.com.

Marty Freeman, ownerand artist of MGF Mudpies Pottery in Morehead City, will be one of the featured artists at the 38th Carteret County Arts and Coalition Festival, which is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, on the Beaufort Historical Site grounds. (Contributed photo)

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Also opening for Mr. Ray will be CJ Solar, an up-and-coming artist who infuses southern rock and country music with influences from a childhood spent in Cajun country. Named one of Rolling

Stone Country’s “New Artists You Need to Know,” Mr. Solar’s critically acclaimed EP, “Hard One to Turn Down,” is turning heads. The lead single, “Tall Boy” quickly garnered over 164,000 Spotify plays in the first month of its release.

For more information on these concerts and other entertainment on the Agri Supply Main Stage, visit www.ncseafoodfestival.org or fol-low the festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Stephen Moore, a bold col-orist, is Craving Art Studio’s fea-tured artist for September.

Mr. Moore has painted for more than 30 years. He retired from his medical practice and now devotes his time to paint-ing full time, learning and teaching.

Mr. Moore can be found plein air painting all over the county or in his studio in Beaufort.

There will be an open-

ing reception showcasing his new work from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Craving Art Studio. The public is invited to attend.

As well as being able to see the work of the featured art-ist, those who visit Craving Art Studio can participate in vari-ous painting activities.

Painting classes are held weekly, Wednesday and Thursdays afternoons for

adults. Middle and high school classes are held Thursdays after school.

Painting Parties are held monthly and are offered to pri-vate groups.

Visitors will also be able to see Heather Sink’s new paint-ings, which are on display in the studio.

For more information, call 252-728-0243 or visit www.cravingartstudio.com.

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Get a super start to the school year with Project Superhero ENC.

The county’s local superhe-roes will be at McDonald’s in the Cypress Plaza in Morehead City from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, for the fundraising event, “Back to School Superhero Bash.”

During the event, Wonder Woman, Spider-man, Superman and Batman will be on site to take pictures and entertain the children.

Purcell Foods will be hosting the event and will donate pro-ceeds from food sales to Project Superhero ENC.

Project Superhero was formed in July 2015. The orga-nization’s inspiration came from the founder, Rodney Leary, when he dressed up as Batman to read to his daughter’s first grade class.

That inspiration turned into a group of individuals volunteer-ing their time to visit children in Eastern North Carolina.

The organization is known for visiting children who face spe-cial challenges.

In 2013, Mr. Leary’s young-est daughter was born with lung complications. She spent a week at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville.

While there, Mr. Leary and his family were given a place to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Although his daughter fully recovered, the family used this experience to truly appre-ciate the good work done in children’s hospitals and chari-ties.

Since 2015, Project Superhero has visited Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, Duke and UNC Children’s Hospitals, as well as many private events for children with special needs and charities that support them.

For more information on Project Superhero ENC, visit www.projectsuperheroenc.com.

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Beaufort-based singer and songwriter John C. Nelson has been performing for Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition’s annual outdoor shows in Beaufort for several years.

He’ll perform again at its next show from 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, on the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery’s front porch at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street. This is the final outdoor show of this year’s season.

In past years, Mr. Nelson has performed solo. This time, he will perform with two other Eastern N.C. musicians – Andy Allen, of Goldsboro, on bass and Brian Till, of Newport, on man-dolin.

“I’m extremely fortunate to have both of these guys on stage with me,” said Mr. Nelson. “I’ve been performing solo for so many years. This is a real treat for me, as well as audiences.”

The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition, hosting the show they will perform at, boasts over 40 members and is the oldest nonprofit art cooper-ative in Eastern North Carolina. It holds three outdoor shows a year at the Beaufort Historic Site: on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. The coming show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

The three artists are looking forward to working together.

“Andy is the consummate complimentary bass player,” said Mr. Nelson. “He’s always right in the pocket. It’s a feel thing that players have or don’t have. He’s got it and he’s a pro – simple as that.”

According to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Allen comes from a gos-pel music background, having recorded and toured out of his home state, Tennessee, in his younger years before moving to North Carolina. He current-ly lives in Goldsboro with his wife, Jeannie, and they recently bought a home in Morehead City.

Mr. Till, who will join Mr. Nelson and Mr. Allen, has per-formed with numerous bands and in a vocal duo with his wife, Pat, throughout the South for decades, said Mr. Nelson.

Mr. Nelson sings lead, plays harmonica and accompanies himself with a unique, self-taught, five-finger picking style on a worn mahogany cutaway Martin acoustic-electric guitar.

“It’s not anything I planned or consciously studied,” said Mr. Nelson. “It just sort of evolved. I was always losing picks. I also moved around a lot, rarely stay-ing in one place long enough to put a band together. So, I had to learn to play both rhythm and melody as a solo performer. I learned to play harp (harmoni-ca) for the same reason.”

Mr. Nelson’s varied reper-toire stretches from turn of the 20th-century folk and tradition-al 1930s and ’40s country to acoustic treatments of ’60s and ’70s rock classics. His mod-ern-day covers include songs by Brad Paisley, Eric Clapton, George Strait, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tim McGraw, The Allman Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Fleetwood Mac, Zack Brown and others.

Mr. Nelson lives in Beaufort with his wife of 25 years, Lisa, a custom jewelry artist.

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The course will last for seven weeks of instruction on Tuesday evenings plus the review and examination. Participants will complete a sample cruise, which prepares them for the examina-tion by planning a fishing trip on a Bowditch Bay chart and using a digital chart.

This course is the first step

toward earning a Coast Guard captain’s license or the U.S. Power Squadron Senior Navigator rating.

If nothing else, the class gives the mariner a better understand-ing of the Lateral Navigation System and terrestrial navigation, creating a safer boater and more fun days with family boating.

Contact the Squadron Education Officer, Ken Link, at seaclef@coastalnet.com, 252-726-0630 or 252-725-0354 for more information or questions.

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