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The march issue of KIDZink magazine, a magazine by kids, about kids and for kids and their families

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League of Their Own:
Anyone who has been to the Bluepost, downtown, on a Monday or Tuesday night over the past two years must have unmistakably noticed the change in atmosphere and excitement pouring out from the back of the bar. In the game room, huddled around two classic Skee-Ball machines, are dozens of enthusiastic young professionals, cheering, strategizing and rolling their way through what would normally be an ordinary weeknight. But the Bluepost isn’t an ordinary bar. It’s home to Brewskee-Ball, the nation’s first-ever competitive Skee-Ball league.

By: Adrian Varnam - March 8th, 2010
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Opinion

Pat Robertson in Drag?
“God is even angrier with Chile than with Haiti.” Pat Robertson said it last week, so we know it’s true. He doesn’t just make up this stuff. It seems that General Pinochet, ex-Chilean dictator, world-class murdering torturer and all-around CIA stooge, was a favorite of Reverend Robertson. And it seems that the Chilean people’s desire to get their democracy back has earned the horrible punishment of a major earthquake.

By: The Cranky Foreigner - March 8th, 2010
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Theater

Good Vibes
Namaste, Indiana is delightful. The opening music, Mellencamp’s Small Town sets the mood for a sweet and easy evening of entertainment. Playwright/director John Grudzien has utilized a film backdrop effectively to move the story forward and enhance the stage set. The set is fixed and split; one side is a drugstore counter with stools and the other side is a yoga studio. The plot is fairly simple. Korean War veteran Orville Powell moves to a small town, opens a yoga studio, and changes the lives of the people he meets. Both plot and protagonist are slightly reminiscent of It’s a Wonderful Life.

By: MJ Pendleton - March 8th, 2010
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Movie Reviews

Limp Mainstream Filmmaking:
This is bad—like, unforgivable bad. As I watched Cop Out, the new comedy starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, these crazy little thoughts kept buzzing through my head. I kept thinking how poorly this movie was constructed. From a screenplay so hackneyed, it could have been written by Joe Ezsterhas during an eight-day coke bender. To a story so worthless that it makes episodes of “The Hills” seem riveting. This movie is just terrible. The kind of empty, useless movie that almost makes me angry after considering the talent involved.

By: Anghus - March 8th, 2010
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Art

Crafting Communities:
Spring is approaching quickly in our calendars, promising warmer days and new beginnings. Yet, the days of February and March help us remember struggles overcome. As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, the staff of Cameron Art Museum has become inspired to join the poignant pasts together in a brand new show featuring quilts from three artists.

By: Lauren Hodges - March 8th, 2010
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Music

Love is Back!
It’s been a long time since the Clinton administration ruled the office. The world seemed simpler and safer then. The internet was new and exciting. MTV actually played music, and new bands did it the old-fashioned way through incessant touring, sleeping on couches, and begging anyone and everyone to listen. Today, there seem to be few bands left from that era who continue to evolve, persevere and carve their own path in such a relentless manner. Then again, there are few bands like the Drive-By Truckers.

By: Sarah Boggs - March 10th, 2010
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Socially Sonic:
In a local music scene that seems to turnover bands as often as it turns over bars, few have the tenacity, dedication and commitment to stay together and continue performing as much as Brad Heller and the Fustics. Although the lineup has waxed, waned and evolved over the years, it’s Heller who remains the centerpiece of a band that has called Wilmington its home for almost 10 years.

By: Adrian Varnam - March 10th, 2010
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Dining

Blessings in Disguise:
Of course, heaven can wait until you’ve tasted the delicious fries, crusty bread and scrumptious apple torte at the newest Irish restaurant in town, The Harp.

By: Linda Grattafiori - March 10th, 2010
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Lunch Bunch

Hail the Flatbread!
It had been awhile since the encore crew got together for a lunch bunch, so the office was abuzz when Flat Eddies made its request. For anyone who doesn’t know, Flat Eddies is where Eddie Romanelli’s used to be on Oleander Drive—same owners, new concept.

By: Kris Beasley - March 10th, 2010
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Creative Writing

An Involuntary Intimate, Part 6:
Insulator-hunting induced its own species of terror. After the train had passed through Maco, George experienced this terror when his father made him retrieve the pliers and insulator Chad had left atop the telephone pole. Having taken an hour to make the climb, George at last clung to the cross beam; the splinters buried in his arms and legs, the brutish summer heat, the smell of creosote and bird droppings, the smallness of the tracks below, and the possibility of another train bulleting by with no regard for the life of a young fool trying to earn his father’s approval. It all begged a question: What do you think you’re doing? In answer, George let fly his breakfast.

By: Claude Limoges - March 8th, 2010
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By: encore Staff - June 10th, 2009 [ read more ] Half-Off Depot Visit your favorite places in Wilmington at 50% off retail By: encore Staff - November 13th, 2009 [ read more ] Free Stuff and Contests February concert contests: win tickets to BEN FOLDS, GEORGE THOROGOOD and more! By: encore Staff - February 22nd, 2010 [ read more ] Encore Exchange League of Their Own: Anyone who has been to the Bluepost, downtown, on a Monday or Tuesday night over the past two years must have unmistakably noticed the change in atmosphere and excitement pouring out from the back of the bar. In the game room, huddled around two classic Skee-Ball machines, are dozens of enthusiastic young professionals, cheering, strategizing and rolling their way through what would normally be an ordinary weeknight. But the Bluepost isn’t an ordinary bar. It’s home to Brewskee-Ball, the nation’s first-ever competitive Skee-Ball league. By: Adrian Varnam - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ] Opinion Pat Robertson in Drag? “God is even angrier with Chile than with Haiti.” Pat Robertson said it last week, so we know it’s true. He doesn’t just make up this stuff. It seems that General Pinochet, ex-Chilean dictator, world-class murdering torturer and all-around CIA stooge, was a favorite of Reverend Robertson. And it seems that the Chilean people’s desire to get their democracy back has earned the horrible punishment of a major earthquake. By: The Cranky Foreigner - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ] Theater Good Vibes Namaste, Indiana is delightful. The opening music, Mellencamp’s Small Town sets the mood for a sweet and easy evening of entertainment. Playwright/director John Grudzien has utilized a film backdrop effectively to move the story forward and enhance the stage set. The set is fixed and split; one side is a drugstore counter with stools and the other side is a yoga studio. The plot is fairly simple. Korean War veteran Orville Powell moves to a small town, opens a yoga studio, and changes the lives of the people he meets. Both plot and protagonist are slightly reminiscent of It’s a Wonderful Life. By: MJ Pendleton - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ] Movie Reviews Limp Mainstream Filmmaking: This is bad—like, unforgivable bad. As I watched Cop Out, the new comedy starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, these crazy little thoughts kept buzzing through my head. I kept thinking how poorly this movie was constructed. From a screenplay so hackneyed, it could have been written by Joe Ezsterhas during an eight-day coke bender. To a story so worthless that it makes episodes of “The Hills” seem riveting. This movie is just terrible. The kind of empty, useless movie that almost makes me angry after considering the talent involved. By: Anghus - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ] Art Crafting Communities: Spring is approaching quickly in our calendars, promising warmer days and new beginnings. Yet, the days of February and March help us remember struggles overcome. As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, the staff of Cameron Art Museum has become inspired to join the poignant pasts together in a brand new show featuring quilts from three artists. By: Lauren Hodges - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ] Music Love is Back! It’s been a long time since the Clinton administration ruled the office. The world seemed simpler and safer then. The internet was new and exciting. MTV actually played music, and new bands did it the old-fashioned way through incessant touring, sleeping on couches, and begging anyone and everyone to listen. Today, there seem to be few bands left from that era who continue to evolve, persevere and carve their own path in such a relentless manner. Then again, there are few bands like the Drive-By Truckers. By: Sarah Boggs - March 10th, 2010 [ read more ] Socially Sonic: In a local music scene that seems to turnover bands as often as it turns over bars, few have the tenacity, dedication and commitment to stay together and continue performing as much as Brad Heller and the Fustics. Although the lineup has waxed, waned and evolved over the years, it’s Heller who remains the centerpiece of a band that has called Wilmington its home for almost 10 years. By: Adrian Varnam - March 10th, 2010 [ read more ] Dining Blessings in Disguise: Of course, heaven can wait until you’ve tasted the delicious fries, crusty bread and scrumptious apple torte at the newest Irish restaurant in town, The Harp. By: Linda Grattafiori - March 10th, 2010 [ read more ] Lunch Bunch Hail the Flatbread! It had been awhile since the encore crew got together for a lunch bunch, so the office was abuzz when Flat Eddies made its request. For anyone who doesn’t know, Flat Eddies is where Eddie Romanelli’s used to be on Oleander Drive—same owners, new concept. By: Kris Beasley - March 10th, 2010 [ read more ] Creative Writing An Involuntary Intimate, Part 6: Insulator-hunting induced its own species of terror. After the train had passed through Maco, George experienced this terror when his father made him retrieve the pliers and insulator Chad had left atop the telephone pole. Having taken an hour to make the climb, George at last clung to the cross beam; the splinters buried in his arms and legs, the brutish summer heat, the smell of creosote and bird droppings, the smallness of the tracks below, and the possibility of another train bulleting by with no regard for the life of a young fool trying to earn his father’s approval. It all begged a question: What do you think you’re doing? In answer, George let fly his breakfast. By: Claude Limoges - March 8th, 2010 [ read more ]	*Quick Stats* Encore currently has 7 users online.
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