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Vacation or Staycation; Grab Your Cell Phone to Enjoy a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Southport!
Sometimes we live in a place for so long that we take it for granted. Southport is teeming with maritime lore and historical significance, but maybe its been a while since you took notice. The City’s appeal to tourists, who
Hooking & Cooking With Reelin’ Pelican and Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill
I remember clearly waking up at zero dark thirty in the morning to go on a fishing trip with my best friend David Patterson and our dads when we were pre-teens. We lived in the Philadelphia suburbs and had a
Feast of the Pirates
Strap on that peg leg, put on that eye patch and sit your parrot on your shoulder. It’s time to join the 96th Feast of the Pirates at Belville’s Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road SE, on Saturday, Sept. 16 from
Fall Concert Series
As the summer winds down our local events are winding up! As far a concerts in the park go, one of our favorites is Oak Island’s Live & Local series in Middleton Park. This year Southport has joined in on
Franklin Square Gallery – Call for Artists: Southport Maritime Art Show
Franklin Square Gallery (FSG) is seeking entries for its inaugural Southport Maritime Art Show, to be held Oct. 23 through Nov. 4 at the Gallery. Highlighting the rich maritime heritage of Southport and Brunswick County, the show will focus on
Franklin Square Gallery Quilt Show
Franklin Square Gallery is hosting the 2023 Quilt Show through Sept 23. The show features handmade art quilts created by members of the Oak Island Beach Quilters guild (OIBQ), an organization that includes over 90 local quilt artisans. This year,
45th US Open King Mackerel Tournament
The 45th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is right around the corner. This year’s tournament will be Oct. 5 – 7 at Brunswick County’s Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road. The U.S. Open is one of the largest
Champion Davis Saint-Amand
I’ve said it before: There are many musicians here in the Cape Fear Region! Most of them in the Southport area are retired and happy to play a lot more without a work schedule. I once heard a local musician
Southern, a Gathering Place
One of the defining characteristics of The South is its food. To name a restaurant “Southern” is to promise to deliver not just Southern food, but a true immersion into Southern culture. It’s a tall order. But Ashely and Jim
Wine and Cheese And Fun: Charcuterie Class
It seems that charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. Gone are the days when you could impress your guests with a plate of Ritz crackers and Cracker Barrel cheese (although I still love that!). Websites abound with tutorials
