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COVER STORYThe summer is coming to a close, and it is time

for the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum’s summer edition of Taste of Core Sound.

RECIPESWith the right preparation, parents can feel con-

fident about making the grade in the kitchen all year long, even during the stressful back-to-school time.

MOVIE REVIEWAnyone who has ascribed deep thought or care-

fully plotted intentions to their pets will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.”

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

AROUND TOWNThe hunt is on during a second Pokemon Go

Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

FAMILYNewport Town Park will resemble a barnyard

when children compete in the 11th annual Carolina Youth Meat Goat Showmanship Competition.

MUSICGet out your dancing shoes and buy a day’s

supply of sun lotion: The beach music festival is back in Emerald Isle.

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ON THE COVER: A Down East dinner complete with light rolls, yams, shrimp stew and chicken and pastry sits next to a duck decoy during the 2011 Taste of Core Sound Summer Edition. (Dylan Ray photo)

Susan Mason, of Atlantic, points to one of her paint-ings that was on display until Aug. 12 at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island in this pho-tograph by Jerry Nordskog. To see your photograph in this space, email it and a short caption to megan.soult@thenewstimes.com, share it with us on our This Week Magazine social media feeds, or mail hard copies with a postage-paid envelope if you would like the photograph returned to you.

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The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday this month. With special events across the country, the National Park Service is encour-aging everyone to #FindYourPark for the centennial.

“August – our birthday month – will be a nationwide celebra-tion of national parks, and we’re inviting everyone to the party,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “We like to think that we look pretty good for 100, and with so many events and activities to com-memorate this milestone, we hope all Americans will join us to celebrate the breathtaking landscapes and inspiring history in our nation’s parks and public lands. Whether it is in a distant state or in your own community, there are hundreds of ways and places to find your park!”

Cape Lookout National Seashore hosts several opportunities for visitors to #FindYourPark in celebration of the 100th birthday of the National Park Service to round the month and into September.• The Sand Beneath Our Feet: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Saturday, Sept. 17. Participants will meet at Light Station Visitor Center at South Core Banks and take a 20-minute break from the sun on their trip to the beach and spend it with a Park Ranger. From the ocean to the sound and from the sea to the sky, discover stories from all realms of life among the constantly shifting sands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. This event is free for all ages.• Naturalist Exploration of Shackleford Banks: 9:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2 and 16. Participants will meet at Grayden Paul Park on Front Street. Join a ranger for an exploration of dunes, marsh-es, mud flats and the ocean on Shackleford Banks.• Beach Birding with a Side of Horses: 9:30 a.m. to noon Sundays, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 and 18. Participants will meet at Grayden Paul Park on Front Street. Come for a walk on the wild side with a ranger to dis-cover what birds are flying and where the horses are hiding on Shackleford Banks.• Evening at the Cape: 6:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17. Participants will meet at

Harkers Island Visitor Center for this activity. They will hear stories of the light keepers and watch the sunset and the moon and stars come out onto unlit beaches of the National Seashore. Reservations are required at www.recreation.gov. Each tour night can accommo-date 40 participants. The cost of the program is $28, which includes the ferry fee and is nonrefundable and weather dependent. Children joining the climb must be at least 44 inches tall and able to climb the steps on their own. Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit http://go.nps.gov/eveningatcape.htm.• For Shackleford Banks Ranger-guided programs:Reservations required by call-ing Cape Lookout National Seashore at 252-728-2250, ext. 0. Participants must also reserve ferry tickets from Beaufort to Shackleford Banks by visiting www.islandexpress-ferryservices.com or calling the ferry office at 252-728-7433. • Come prepared: Cape Lookout recommends packing water (at least 2 liters), snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, hiking hat, closed-toed shoes, binoculars and a camera.

For more details on all Cape Lookout National Seashore programs and information, call Cape Lookout National Seashore at 252-728-2250. ext. 0, or visit www.nps.gov/calo.

On Aug. 25, 1916, then President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park Service “to con-serve the scenery and the natu-ral and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unim-paired for future generations.”

To celebrate the 100th anni-versary of that moment and to look ahead to the next 100 years, in early 2015 the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation launched the Find Your movement.

Inspiring people from all backgrounds to celebrate and support America’s national parks and community-based programs, #FindYourPark invites people to discover and share their own unique connections to our nation’s natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history.

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BY SANDY COHENASSOCIATED PRESS

Anyone who has ascribed deep thought or carefully plot-ted intentions to our furry or feathered friends will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.”

It may not have the emo-tional resonance of a Pixar movie, but its playful premise, endearing performances and outstanding score by Alexandre Desplat make “Pets” fun family fare.

People’s favorite non-speaking companions are brought to life by Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind “Despicable Me”) and given their voices by an all-star cast featuring Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate and

Albert Brooks.“Pets” continues down the

path set by Pixar two decades ago in “Toy Story”: Two would-be rivals fighting for the love of their owner are forced to unite for a common cause.

The little terrier Max (Mr. C.K.) is the top dog in the life of his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper), and a leader among the other pets in their New York City apartment building, including the neighboring Pomeranian, Gidget (Ms. Slate), and the fat cat next door, Chloe (Lake Bell).

But his exalted position is threatened when Katie brings home a giant, fluffy mutt named Duke (Eric Stonestreet), and Max and Duke instantly become rivals.

They try to sabotage each other when they get separated from their dog walker and cap-tured by animal control – the start of an adventure in the animal underworld, led by a bitter bunny named Snowball (Mr. Hart), who has organized the city’s “flushed pets,” (those abandoned by their owners) into a team. Their motto is “Liberated forever, domesticat-ed never.”

Max and Duke try to fit in, but Snowball soon notes, “You’ve got the scent of domestication all over you.” So, he sends his army of rogue animals after them and, at one point, even steals a bus.

Meanwhile, the other pets from Max and Duke’s building notice the two are missing and

set out to find them.Gidget, who has a not-so-

secret crush on Max, leads a menagerie that includes Chloe the cat, Mel the pug, Buddy the dachshund and a guinea pig named Norman. And they enlist the help of Tiberius the hawk (Mr. Brooks) and Pops (Dana Carvey), a wheelchair-bound basset hound who knows every animal in New York.

Mr. Desplat’s jazzy score ratchets up the urgency and excitement as the chase through the city goes into full swing, and the clever anima-tion spotlights the quirkiness of animal behavior.

Though the film’s anthropo-morphized stars speak English and operate electronic devices, they retain some recognizable

animal characteristics, too.When Pops wants guests at

one of his famous parties to go home, for example, he turns on the vacuum cleaner. Dogs in hot pursuit of their friends are suddenly distracted by but-terflies.

And Buddy’s movements are especially amusing, as he navigates his elongated body around corners and down stairs.

It’s fun to imagine what mis-chief pets could get into when their humans aren’t home, and “Pets” does a great job of tak-ing that idea to an extreme.

And we all thought Fluffy and Fido just spend the day napping.

“The Secret Life of Pets” is rated three stars out of four.

Review: ‘Secret life of Pets’ imagines cats, dogs and bunnies when their humans are out

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ARTICHOKE HUMMUSPrep time: 10-15 minutesServings: 4 1 can (14 ounces) Progresso artichoke hearts, drained1 can (15 ounces) Goya chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup canned Swanson vegetable broth ¼ cup tahini paste2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper¼ teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for garnisholive oilIn food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until smooth. Season to

taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley and

dash of cumin.Serving suggestions: Serve with toasted French bread slices, cut veggies or

pita chips.

LENTIL SOUP WITH BACONPrep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutesServings: 22 slices bacon, diced1 medium red onion, diced1 large garlic clove, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) Swanson vegetable broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Diced new potatoes, drained1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte sliced carrots, drained1 can (8 ounces) Del Monte cut green beans, drained In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 min-

utes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve.In drippings remaining in skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until

tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cumin; cook 1 minute.Add lentils, vegetable broth, potatoes, carrots and green beans; over high heat,

heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes uncovered to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

To serve, sprinkle soup with reserved bacon.

Make the grade in the kitchen with canned foods

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For more canned food recipes and mealtime inspiration, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

Ace the dinner test:During the back-to-school season, the

stress of weeknight cooking can make the kitchen feel like the classroom and dinner feel like a test. But with the right prepa-ration, parents can feel confident about making the grade in the kitchen all year long. Simply follow these steps for whole-some, delicious A-plus meals.

Study your pantry: The key to mealtime success is being prepared and having the right ingredients on-hand. With a well-stocked pantry full of canned foods, like protein-packed garbanzo beans and nutri-

ent-rich carrots – which are already pre-pared – parents always have the makings of a healthy, homemade meal.

Just like home canning, cans seal in foods’ nutrition, freshness and flavor and are there whenever parents are ready to get cooking. From nutritious after-school snacks, like artichoke hummus, to hearty dinners, such as lentil soup with bacon, canned foods can help parents get through the week with honor roll-worthy meals they can feel great serving their families.

Ace the test: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutri-

tion guidelines, half of a plate should con-sist of fruits and vegetables. Picked and packed at the peak of ripeness, canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen varieties, and in some cases even better. With canned foods in the pan-try – or “cantry” – parents can make eating healthy easy.

Get extra credit: Most recipes are designed around canned food sizes. Cooking with canned foods can help par-ents waste less food, save time and money, and reduce their impact on the environ-ment.

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The hunt is on during a sec-ond Pokemon Go Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

The aquarium held its first Pokemon Go Night on Aug. 11 for players to search for Dratini, Tentacruel, Lapras and more among the aquarium’s animals. Like last time, partici-pants can visit the aquarium after hours Saturday to “catch ‘em all” and challenge players at two gyms.

The special event costs $10 per person or $9 per member. Children 2 and under, how-ever, are free. Tickets will be sold at the door from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Guests can search for 12 Pokestops loaded with lures and Pokemon throughout the exhibits, on the marsh walk and on two trails.

“It’s a perfect, beautiful setting for a fun game,” said Aquarium Public Relations Coordinator Claire Aubel.

“While visitors search for rare Pokemon and try to catch them all, they can also see incredible animals and learn about conservation efforts to save them all.”

To add to the fun, partici-pants are encouraged to join in a costume contest by wear-ing Pokemon-inspired makeup or clothing, a Pokemon Trainer hat or a “pocket monster” cos-tume.

Winners will receive prizes at the end of the event.

Visitors can also take pho-tographs of Pokemon and aquarium animals together and post them to social media for a chance to win a prize. To enter, photographs must be tagged #PokemonGoPKS.

The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd.

For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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A Pokemon Go player throws a Pokeball at a Voltorb recently in the touch tank at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The aquarium will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, for a Pokemon Go Night designed for players of the popular game. (Contributed photo)

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BY CHERYL BURKENEWS-TIMES

Newport Town Park will look more like a barnyard from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, when young people com-pete in the 11th annual County Carolina Youth Meat Goat Showmanship Competition.

Youth, ages 3 to 19, along with their goats, will travel from across Southeastern North Carolina to compete for points and cash prizes as part of a 10-show circuit.

Weigh-in is from 8 to 9:30 a.m., with youth showing their goats beginning at 10 a.m.

The event is sponsored by the 4-H Carteret County Junior Livestock Committee.

It’s serious business for these young people, with the competition circuit ending at the State Fair in Raleigh in October.

As well as serious catego-ries that include showmanship and meat market class, there’s a costume competition at the end that involves the goat and handler dressing up.

In showmanship, competi-tors are judged on how well they present and show their animals, as well as their knowl-

edge of goats. The showmanship class is

broken into age divisions as follows: novice, 8 years old and under; junior, ages 9-13; and senior, ages 14-18.

The market class is broken up according to the weight of the participant’s goat. The han-dler and goat are judged for market and handling qualities.

According to the event website, the purpose of the goat show circuit is to “pro-vide youth the opportunity to develop their showmanship and management skills.”

Abbi Davis, who helps lead the 4-H Carteret County Junior Livestock Committee, encouraged the public to attend the show.

“It’s a way for the public to see a traditional livestock show, and they can see the benefits of 4-H,” she said. “This teaches kids life skills like responsibility, taking care of animals and leadership skills.”

This year’s judge is John Tart III from N.C. State University.

Winners will be named in each age group and category, with a grand prize winner who gets a cash prize and goes on to compete at the state fair.

Youths, goats set to compete Aug. 27 in Newport

A competitor catches her goat trying to eat their ribbon during last year’s County Carolina Meat Goat Showmanship Competition at Newport Town Park. This year, the competition will return to the town park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. (Cheryl Burke photo)

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admission price and contact information to megan.soult@thenewstimes.comSUDOKU

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Event placement on a specif-ic date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinacoastonline.com by hov-ering 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 pro-ceeds from food sales to Project Superhero ENC.

ArtCARTERET 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, jew-elry, glasswork, woodworking, ceramics and more. Admission is free. For more informa-tion, visit www.ccartsand-crafts.com or email arts.crafts.coalition@gmail.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 applications are at http://pittcountyarts.org/art-ists/grants/regional-artist-proj-ect-grants.

Music and TheaterEMERALDFEST CONCERT 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle. Naked Knees will perform for this final show in the summer concert series.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Jaycee Park in Morehead City with Calico Creek Bluegrass Band. For more information, call 252-726-5083 or visit www.moreheadcitync.org. The last performance will be by Carolina Beach Club on Saturday, Sept. 3.

ALIVE AT FIVE 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 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 DrinkWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at The Boathouse at Front Street Village in Beaufort. Tickets are $25 with lunch provided. Email carolgeer@gmail.com for more information.

TASTE OF CORE SOUND SUMMER EDITION 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. This dinner will offer Down East food featuring local seafood, vegetables and summer recipes. For more infor-mation, call 252-728-1500.

EventsCOFFEE WITH A COP 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at 4 J’s Café and Bake Shop on Highway 58 in Emerald Isle. Join neighbors and police officers for coffee and casual conversation. This is also a chance to ask questions and voice concerns. For more information, contact Chief Jeff Waters at 252-354-2021.

GOAT SHOW 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Newport Community Park. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Chris Davis at 252-241-6731.

OLDE BEAUFORT FARMERS’ MARKET EVENING MARKET 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at court-house square in Beaufort. A leader dog demonstration, puppet show, live music from local talents and more will be featured. There will

be no morning market on this day. Another evening market will be held 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.

CARTERET COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRECINCT GATHERING 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center. The theme will be “From Pasta to Polls.” Admission and food are free. All are welcome to attend. For more information and reservations, call Lucy Bond at 252-291-9535, Jimmy Walker at 252-241-6557 or Curtis Oden at 252-726-9433.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Newport Community Park. The movie will be “Jurassic World.” The event is free and fam-ily-friendly. Seating is on a grassy area, so make sure to bring a chair or blanket. For more information, contact Lynnette Worthington Livingston at 252-223-4749.

‘NO LABOR DAY’ LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC FOR DOWN EAST RESIDENTS 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Davis Shore Provisions. A voucher is required. To spay or neuter a cat is $25, and to spay or neuter a dog is $50. Rabies and distemper vaccinations are included. Vouchers are avail-able at Austin Veterinary, 1550 Lennoxville Road in Beaufort from 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. For more information, call 252-838-9028.

FIVE DOLLAR BAG SALE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday until Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Caroline’s Collectables, 3716 Arendell St. in Morehead City. Shop to stop domestic violence. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Carteret County Domestic Violence Program’s Safehouse. Donated women’s clothes and accessories will be accepted. For more infor-mation, visit www.carteretdomes-ticviolence.com.

OYSTER CULTURE PROGRAM 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at The Historic Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 2. Ted Wilgis from the N.C. Coastal Federation will give an overview on N.C. oysters at this luncheon that kicks off a series by The Historical Society of Topsail Island. Lunch is $13 for most but $11 for those 70 or

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CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 12 NIGHTLIFE CALENDARolder. Reserve a space by emailing hstiluncheons@gmail.com or call-ing 910-389-8776.

NUMISMATIC 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 experiencing close-up encounters with live vul-tures, making a craft to take home and more. For details, call 252-247-4003 or visit www.ncaquari-ums.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 spe-cial fundraising event sponsored by Carteret Health Care Auxiliary to contribute to patient care and services. For more information, call 252-726-9132.

Local heritageEXPLORE THE RACHEL CARSON RESERVE 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, meeting at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Then, a guided hike will take par-ticipants through Town Marsh and Bird Shoal to discover the plants and animals of the Rachel Carson Reserve. This program is not suit-able for children younger than 12. The fee is $20. Advance reserva-tions are required. For more infor-mation, call 252-728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

SEASHELLS 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Bear Island. Meet a ranger at Bear Island and learn about the different types of mollusks found at the park. Participants can bring seashells that they have found for identification and learn whether or not they are bivalves or gastro-pods. Dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

KAYAK 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 operation 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 details, 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.

EducationINTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOAT BUILDING COURSE 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 27-28, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. In this two-day, hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat build-ing from start to finish. The course fee is $135. The minimum age is 16 years old. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317. Additional dates, all Saturdays and Sundays, include Sept. 10-11, Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 10-11.

FELTING WORKSHOP 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Beaufort Historic Site. The work-shop is taught by Ashley Sullivan. It is limited to 10 students and has a materials fee of $15. For details, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

‘INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY’ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Craven County Public Library in New Bern. This class will cover basic elements of design and how to use those elements to compose a great photograph. Participants will also learn how to use shutter speed, aperture and ISO to achieve proper exposure, as well as other basic photography techniques. The class is free, but registration is required by contacting John B. Steady at john@lifeskeepsakes.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, com-position 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 register, contact Lynette Worthington Livingston at 252-223-4749.

FORT MACON SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON PILOTING CLASS 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Carteret Health Care’s Conference Room B 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 non-members. 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 information, con-tact Beth Harrell.

USCG ABOUT BOATING SAFELY CLASS for those 28 or older at Coastal Carolina Community College or U.S. Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle. This one-day, eight-hour class helps boaters stay safe and legal and feel more comfortable on the water. Classes are taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Those who pass earn a boater safety certificate. For more information, email smathusek@ec.rr.com, call 610-331-6764 or visit http://swansboroaux.com. BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP Mondays and Thursdays, two hours a session, for six weeks. Classes are taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Those who pass earn a boater safety certifi-cate. For more information, email smathusek@ec.rr.com, call 610-331-6764 or visit http://swans-boroaux.com.

FitnessGENTLE YOGA: BACK HEALTH/DE-STRESS YOGA CLASSES 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, and 12:10-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept 1. These classes are through the Carteret Community College Life Enrichment Program on cam-pus at the Historic Camp Glenn Building. The six-week series is $40. No prior yoga experience is needed, and all ages are wel-come. For more information, visit www.YogaWellnessNC.com or contact the instructor, Theresa Jade Morton, at 252-646-3923.

BEGINNER 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 taoist.org, email moreheadcity.nc@taoist.org or call 252-314-4110.

Morehead CitySNAPPERZ GRILLE AND STEAM BAR: 4EverAll 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12.

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: Dick Knight 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE DOCKHOUSE: Music plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bobby Webb Thursday, Aug. 25; Monica Jaymes Band Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27; Todd Barnes Sunday, Aug. 28; and Barry Chandler Monday-

Tuesday, Aug. 29-30.

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 sipping beer. Drink specials are also available; and 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

High School Girls Golf Croatan, New Bern at West Carteret (Morehead City CC) ... 3:30 p.m.High School Girls Tennis East Carteret at West Carteret (Island Beach & RC) ............ 3:30 p.m.High School Volleyball JV and Varsity: Northside-Jacksonville at West Carteret ..... 4:30 p.m.High School Boys Soccer JV and Varsity: West Carteret at Hoggard ..................................... 5 p.m.High School Football Junior Varsity: Croatan at Richlands ......................................... 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAYHigh School Football Varsity: East Carteret at West Carteret .......................................... 7 p.m. Varsity: Richlands at Croatan ........................................................... 7 p.m.

SATURDAYHigh School Boys Soccer Varsity: Croatan vs. Raleigh Charter at Coaches Kickoff Classic 1 p.m.

Naked KneesNaked Knees performs at a prior event. The band will perform the final show in the EmeraldFest summer concert series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for this free outdoor performance on the oceanfront. For more on the band, visit www.nakedkneesband.com/home.html. (Nakedkneesband.com photo)

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BY BRAD RICHNEWS-TIMES

Get out your dancing shoes and buy a day’s supply of sun lotion: The beach music festival is back in Emerald Isle.

It has been 17 years since this festival has been held, and the town and various sponsors have secured an auspicious lineup of the best in the beach band biz for the festival, which will be Satur-day, Aug. 27, in the perfect spot: A new stage atop the dunes at the Emerald Isle Western Ocean Regional Access.

Lovers of the coastal Caroli-na genre – a joyous, sun-soaked and sometimes shuffling cousin of rhythm and blues popular-ized in countless clubs – will be able to shag (it’s a dance, y’all) the hours away in the sand and then slip into the soothing surf without missing a beat or a slick, choreographed move by the bands.

The show starts at 11 a.m. and is expected to end by 5:30 p.m.

Best of all: It’s free.Second best of all: Festival-

goers can quaff the amber-col-

After long hiatus, EI Music Festival to returnored official beverage of beach music to their heart’s content on the sand. Wine, too. But they have to bring their own, because no sales will occur during the festival.

There will, however, be plen-ty of food for sale, with food trucks and vendors set up in the Western Ocean Regional Access parking lot.

All of this hearkens back to days of yore, when the music emanated from open air clubs in Myrtle Beach, Ocean Drive and on Bogue Banks in Atlan-tic Beach. Both Carteret County beach towns try to claim beach music was “founded” there, but most likely, it just evolved.

According to Wikipedia, it “developed from various rock/R&B/pop music of the 1950s and 1960s. Beach music is most closely associated with the style of swing dance known as the shag, or the Carolina shag, which is also the official state dance of both North Carolina and South Carolina. Recordings with a 4/4 ‘blues shuffle’ rhythmic struc-ture and moderate-to-fast tempo are the most popular music for the shag, and the vast majority of the music in this genre fits that description.”

Perhaps a bit of a stilted and overblown explanation for a

dance that some say evolved so you could do it perfectly without spilling a drop of beer from a cup and burning someone with a lit cigarette in those bygone days.

Many well-known beach bands made their marks partly in Atlantic Beach, which by then was booming as folks from small Eastern North Carolina towns like Wilson and Rocky Mount and yes, Greenville was small then, began to buy second homes – cottages – at the beach at prices far lower than they were in other resorts.

Emerald Isle made its mark in the early ’80s, when Ronnie Watson, owner of the Holiday TravL Park, and Steve Mat-thews, began bringing in beach bands for what came to be the biggest party in Carteret Coun-ty. It lasted until 1999 when it appeared to have outgrown its site, and to some, to have outlived its welcome, with too much traffic and a bit too much Bacchanalia.

Beach music lived on in Carteret and Onslow counties in performances at festivals and in small clubs, live and on juke-boxes.

But it wasn’t until last year that anyone seriously proposed bringing back the Emerald Isle

Beach Music Festival.Town manager Frank Rush

first proposed the idea last win-ter, noting that while Emerald Isle is always packed to the gills all summer, and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival usually draws 25,000 to 30,000 people to town in mid-March, the business community had often suggested another festival to draw more people to town late in the sum-mer or in the fall.

It was also a popular idea in the town’s 2014 economic devel-opment plan. Residents wanted to see more events on the beach.

By having the event on a stage overlooking the beach, there’s plenty of room for a big crowd, plus many festivalgoers will be able to walk from vacation homes and other rental units.

Although some might worry about a beach music festival – the private one drew thousands of people every year back in the day – Mr. Rush has said the town will heed the lessons learned from that event.

There were sometimes com-plaints at the time about exces-sive alcohol consumption and inappropriate behavior at that private festival, for example, but Mr. Rush said this idea targets a different audience, more in keep-ing with the concept of Emerald Isle as a family-friendly beach resort community.

The festival, then, might not be just like the old one in Emer-ald Isle, or just like smoke-filled clubs of beach music’s birth, but the sights and sounds will be similar, with a distinct nod to those days, highlighted by The Tams, who are off a headlin-ing gig at Swansboro’s annual Fourth of July extravaganza.

Those powerful purveyors of such classic hits as “I’ve Been Hurt” and “Be Young, Be Fool-ish, Be Happy,” will bring the festival to a close with their appearance on stage at 4:30 p.m.

The day will start, however, at 11 a.m., with an appearance by Sammy O’Banion, who will serve as the master of ceremo-nies and will sing the classic, “Walk On By.”

Born and raised in Augusta, Ga., Mr. O’Banion grew up in the heart of rhythm and blues country and was influenced by such greats as Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding and The Platters. He’s been performing for more than 32 years and his credits include performing the National

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The summer is coming to a close, and it is time for the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum’s summer edition of Taste of Core Sound.

The event is Friday, Aug. 26, at the museum and heritage center on Harkers Island.

The event starts at 6 p.m. with wine and cheese. The recep-tion will have homemade crab drip, fresh fruit and cheeses and a musical performance from All Night Long.

At 7 p.m., participants can enjoy a sit-down dinner with Down East delicacies and a presentation at 8 p.m. Dinner guests will enjoy scal-lop fritters, baked flounder, fresh tuna salad, fresh shrimp panned in garlic, chicken and pastry, sum-mer collards, squash casserole, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers, light rolls and hur-ricane cake.

The topic for this year’s sum-mer edition of Taste of Core Sound is hurricane history with a special panel discussion, “Women of the

Storm,” by a group of women from Down East who have weathered the storms, particularly Isabel.

The speaker will be Jay Barnes, author of N.C. Hurricane Historyand former director of the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

As a hurricane historian, Mr. Barnes lectures widely on U.S. hurricanes and has appeared in various productions for The Weather Channel, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, The History Channel, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio and others.

For more information on Mr. Barnes, visit http://jaybarneson-hurricanes.com/.

Ike Southerland, Core Sound museum board chairman, believes the topic of hurricanes is appro-priate for the event.

“This year’s summer taste marks eight years since that first Summer Taste in 2009 when Tropical Storm Danny ushered in this great event. Folks are still talk-ing about how hard it rained that

night but what a wonderful time they had,” said Mr. Southerland. “Eight years of good food and great company has made our Taste of Core Sound events one of our annual highlights, and this year will be no different.”

Tickets for the summer edi-tion of Taste of Core Sound are $100 per couple or $50 per per-son with a museum membership or $125 per couple or $65 per person if they are not members of the museum. This price includes a year’s membership. Reservations are requested for this event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call the museum at 252-728-1500.

This event is also a kickoff to the museum’s hurricane research project, “In Harm’s Way,” that will explore how traditional fishing communities prepare, respond and recover from storms.

The project will include oral histories with Down East families, a web-based interactive map of hurricane history, photos, maps

Celebrate end of summer with Taste of Core Sound

Jay Barnes author of N.C. Hurricane History and former director of the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, will lead a discussion on hurricanes during the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s summer Taste of Core Sound on Harkers Island. The event starts at 6 p.m. with wine and cheese, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and Mr. Barnes’ presentation at 8. (File photo)

and newspaper clippings, and there will be an exhibition at the museum in fall 2017. The Core Sound Museum is working with the Outer Banks History Center and others on this project.

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Anthem for seven NFL games.He was also host and pro-

ducer of his own variety musical television show for two years.

At 11:30 a.m., things will leap forward to the present with a hot show by Spare Change, based in LaGrange.

The band got its start in 2002 as a four-piece unit made up of a group of friends. Traveling throughout the southeast, Spare Change grew into what is today one of the most sought-after bands in the market.

Spare Change has grown to be a favorite for festivalgoers, play-ing an eclectic, high-energy mix of rock, country, beach, funk, rap and even classic rock.

At 12:30 p.m., Too Much Syl-via will hit the stage. The band’s Carolina Music Awards-nomi-nated album “2MS” featured the popular “Stepped Right Outta My Dream,” which won “Song and Smoothie of the Year.”

They feature four lead vocal-ists and can also do Motown, funk and rock.

The 1:30 p.m. slot belongs to N.C. native Jim Quick and the Coastline Band, one of the most popular beach music outfits.

Mr. Quick has been touring the Southeast for more than 15 years, playing nearly 300 shows per year, and has released more than 11 albums including his newest, “Down South.”

He has won the Carolina Music Awards “Entertainer of The Year Award” nine times and melds country, blues, soul, southern rock and jazz.

The swamp boy was raised just east of the Carolina Sand-hills and has an upbringing surrounded by soul. From the roots of black gospel to the hard-hitting vocals of the ’60s, Mr. Quick’s sound is reminiscent of Mussel Shoals yet has a distinct character like no other.

A truly legendary act, The Fantastic Shakers, will take the stage at 2:30 p.m.

The band formed in 1978, and since then have played more than 6,000 engagements from New York to Florida. Their hit, “Myrtle Beach Days,” is one of the most beloved in the beach genre.

They’ve had featured perfor-mances at the Grand National Dance Championships in Atlan-ta, Ga., on three occasions, the Lincoln Center in New York City, N.Y. (Hot Summer Nights Dance Fest), and the American Bop Association Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Forty thousand fans have attended the Carolina Beach

Blast in Carolina Beach Festival with the Shakers as headliners.

The 3:30 p.m. slot belongs to Hip Pocket, a hot band that will be joined by Danny Woods, formerly of the Chairmen of the Board.

Hip Pocket has been com-

pared to the Band of Oz in the 1980s and Bill Deal & The Rhondels in the ’70s, but the seven-piece unit’s set list can be incredibly varied, with songs by Bruno Mars, Journey, Cee Lo Green, Van Morrison, Hall and Oates, Jackie Wilson, Zac

Brown and, yes, the Chairmen of the Board.

Mr. Woods is an original Chairman of the Board member, dating back to 1967, and at age 72, is still going strong. Chair-man of the Board’s best known song is the seminal “Give Me

Just a Little More Time,” but there’s no telling what the ver-satile Mr. Woods will do with Hip Pocket.

It’ll be hard to top that for beach music/soul/R&B cred, but the mighty Tams are sure to bring things to a perfect close.

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