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July 9 - July 15, 2015 Wonders and Wanders with Woz ON THE COVER Volume 37 Issue 28 • 7|9|15 - 7|15|15 4 RECIPES This summer, take your gatherings to the next level with a fun and festive drink menu that reflects the fresh flavors of the season. 5 MOVIE REVIEW There’s an early scene in “Magic Mike XXL” that hints at what this much ballyhooed sequel woulda, coulda, shoulda been. Beaufort Middle School teacher John Waszak, left, shows aquatic insects to youngsters Michael and L.T. Harris, front, with sister, Mary-Blake, 6 COVER STORY mother Vikkie and grandmother Kathy Odell at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Thursdays this month, the Core Sound Waterfowl Center during the Wonders with Woz educational Museum and Heritage Center is holding an outdoor fun day. (Dylan Ray photo) program called Wonders and Wanders with Woz. 9 ART CONTACT INFORMATION this week is published weekly by Carteret Publishing Co. Inc. “Tiny Treasures” is an art exhibit presented by 4206 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 Carolina Artist Gallery, and the deadline for entries EDITOR: is approaching. Megan Soult [email protected] CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHY: 12 Dylan Ray [email protected] Find out what’s happening this week and beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding GRAPHICS: areas. Megan Burris [email protected] ADVERTISING: 14 NIGHTLIFE Kim Moseley [email protected] Learn who’s providing entertainment in bars To submit event information, email Megan Soult, write or fax to: and clubs around the county this week. this week P.O. Box 1679, Morehead City, NC 28557 Fax: 252-726-1795 Please include the event time, date, location including address, 14 MUSIC admission price and contact information. Find us online at www.carolinacoastonline.com/ The Friends of Fort Macon free summer concert entertainment and www.facebook.com/thisweekmagazine. series continues with a live performance from Wild Honey, a duo from Swansboro. ADVERTISE WITH US! It’s the best deal on the Crystal Coast. 16 FOOD AND DRINK Reach out to 20,000 people across Onslow, Craven & Carteret counties. this week is available FREE at hundreds The fourth annual Wild Caught Festival will be of local businesses & hotspots! Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at a new location: 380 Pigott Road in Gloucester. Call our advertising department and ask about getting full color for an additional $2.00 per column inch. Call Today | 252.726.7081 3 • From landlubbers to old salts, this week cruises offer something for everyone The N.C. Coastal Federation summer cruise programs are full steam ahead. One cruise leaves from Hammocks Beach State Park 7|9|15 - 7|15|15 called the marsh cruise. Another is the shelling cruise a perfect fit for beach lovers. The federation’s staff will show participants a side of the coast they likely haven’t seen and will give them a deeper apprecia- tion for these waterways. Participants The N.C. Coastal Federation of a previous cruises have something for everyone: gorgeous scenery, marsh cruise encounters with wildlife, local motor along the anecdotes and a better under- water. The marsh standing of the importance of the cruise is one coastal waters. of the cruises Participants will hear tales of offered over native settlers, past fishing vil- lages and pirates; swing by unin- the summer by habited isles and see the Crystal the N.C. Coastal Coast from whole new vantage Federation. point. (Contributed The cruises will continue photo) through August. To find a full list of cruises or to learn more infor- mation about the cruises, see N.C. Coastal Federation’s event calendar at nccoast.org/events. Operation Uplift pageant winners announced On June 20, Operation Uplift Aniyah Torres was the runner up at-risk families, children and growth and leadership skills for Operation Uplift Inc., contact Inc. held a Little Princess/Little for Little Miss. seniors in the community. all ages. Margaret Powell at www.opera- Miss pageant at the Boys & The Miss Congeniality trophy Operation Uplift Inc. hopes to For more information about [email protected]. Girls Club of Beaufort. went to Jaslyn Jones. raise funds to construct a multi- The top crown for Little Mona Lisa Villa took photos purpose and community center BARGAIN MATINEES Princess went to Taeya Stanley. of the winners. building based in Beaufort, serv- CINEMA 4 EVERYDAY AT Raleigh Lewis was the runner Operation Uplift Inc. was ing the Carteret County area. Atlantic Station Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, NC BOTH CINEMAS 247-7016 up for Little Princess. organized in 1968 by a group Its mission is to motivate the The top crown for Little of concerned citizens to raise community through partner- MINIONS (PG) JURASSIC WORLD (PG13) Miss went to KeNyasia Lewis. awareness of the needs facing ships that will help encourage Daily 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:00-9:00 Daily 1:00-3:30-7:00-9:30 INSIDE OUT (PG) TERMINATOR GENISYS (PG13) Daily 1:00-3:05-5:15-7:20-9:30 Daily 1:15-3:45-7:10-9:40 Free show every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am Boxtrolls (PG) 10:30 am Atlantic Station Cinemas gift cards make wonderful gifts!! We gladly offer a military discount with ID Buy tickets online at atlanticstationcinema.com BOTH CINEMAS MERAL EPLANTATION D COMPLETELY Emerald Plantation Shopping Center DIGITAL Emerald Isle, NC 354-5012 MINIONS (PG) JURASSIC WORLD (PG13) Top, from left, are Taeya Daily 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:00-9:00 Daily 1:00-3:30-7:00-9:30 Stanley, Raleigh Lewis and KeNyasia Lewis. Below, INSIDE OUT (PG) MAGIC MIKE (R) from left, are Aniyah Daily 1:00-3:05-5:15-7:20-9:30 Daily 1:10-3:30-7:00-9:20 Torres and Jaslyn Jones. Free show every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30am • Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 10:30 am (Contributed photos) Emerald Plantation Cinemas gift cards make wonderful gifts!! We gladly offer a military discount with ID Buy tickets online at emeraldplantationcinema.com • 4 Super Spritzers: fresh and fruity ways to impress guests From pool parties to baseball games to backyard barbecues, this week this time of year provides a num- ber of occasions to enjoy time with family and friends. This summer, take your gatherings to the next level with a fun and fes- tive drink menu that reflects the fresh flavors of the season. Today Americans are turning to wine more often than ever before, and the summer months are no exception. Barefoot Refresh, a refreshingly vibrant, 7|9|15 - 7|15|15 light-bodied spritzer, is the per- fect alternative for those quintes- sential summertime occasions. A perfect complement to sea- sonal dishes, Barefoot Refresh is ideal for wherever you cel- ebrate “Spritzer Season” - the time of year when the sun is shining, memories are made and cold, refreshing drinks are in demand. Celebrate Spritzer Season with these tasty favor- ites and you’re sure to have guests coming back to the beverage cart. Available in five delicious blends that are perfect for sharing, these vibrant wines can be found at retailers nation- wide. For more ways to enjoy summer’s casual moments, visit www.BarefootWine.com. In need of a tasty appetizer to serve when the guests arrive? Check out this list of flavor- ful bites and the spritzer that complements each. Fruit caprese Bring seasonal produce to the table by skewering mozza- Perfectly 1 (750 milliliter) Pour into tall glass over ice. rella balls, watermelon, honey- pink punch bottle Barefoot Refresh Top with pink spritzer. Add dew and other favorite summer 1 (15 ounce) Crisp White Spritzer watermelon wedge as garnish, melons. Sprinkle with balsamic can mandarin 2 (1-inch) slices Bosc pear Place fruit, rosemary sprig, if desired. vinegar, garnish with freshly cut oranges in light syrup brandy and simple syrup in basil and serve with a vibrant 1 cup fresh or frozen raspber- (cut lengthwise) 1 ounce simple syrup pitcher. Cover and allow to Refreshing Red Sangria white wine spritzer, such as this ries, thawed marinate for 2 to 4 hours or 2 cups frozen raspberries recipe for Sangria Spritz. Juice from ½ lemon 4 ounces Barefoot Refresh Crisp White overnight. When ready to serve, 1 ½ ounces simple syrup 1 ounce simple syrup Juice from 2 oranges 1 ½ -2 ounces club soda add chilled white spritzer to Savory meatballs 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Juice from 1 lemon Place mint sprigs, lime juice, pitcher. Stir briefly. Serve over Whip up your favorite meat- Barefoot Refresh Perfectly 4 ounces brandy honeydew melon, pear and ice. ball recipe for a pre-dinner nosh Pink 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Club soda (optional) simple syrup in cocktail shak- that’s a classic crowd pleaser. Summer lovin’ Barefoot Refresh Summer Red Place mandarin oranges and er. Muddle lightly. Add white The hearty flavors pair perfectly 1 cup fresh seedless water- Place frozen fruit in large with this recipe for Refreshing syrup into pitcher. Add raspber- wine and ice. Shake vigorously. melon pitcher. Add simple syrup and Red Sangria. ries, juice from lemon and sim- Strain into tall glass over fresh ple syrup. Top with pink spritzer. ice. Top with club soda. Garnish 6-8 large fresh strawber- fresh juice from oranges and Shrimp cocktail Serve over ice. Top with club with additional mint sprig. ries, hulled lemon. Top with brandy and red Kick off your summer event soda if preferred. 1 ounce simple syrup wine. Stir. with a simple appetizer of chilled Sangria spritz 4 ounces Barefoot Refresh Cover pitcher and refrigerate. fresh-cooked shrimp dunked in Melon mint-jito 1 green apple, diced Perfectly Pink Allow mixture to marinate 4 tangy cocktail sauce.