Category Archives: Currents
Art Newton
A look back at Southport’s Art Legend Story by Kass Fincher Native son Art Newton is arguably the most well-known artist that Southport has ever produced. He was an accomplished photographer who, in the 1940s and 1950s, catalogued the changing
Nautically Inspired
Ami Brown showcases her Ocean & Nautically inspired art at the Wine Rack. story by Carla Edstrom I am thrilled this month to be writing about my multi talented artist friend and editor of Southport and Leland Magazines, Ami Brown.
House Concerts
A modern music venue on the rise Story by Mike Yeley In days of old, people would gather to hear troubadours sing songs of the times and play their instruments as they roamed throughout the countryside. In more recent times,
Local Shops Step it Up!
Local Shops Step Up The scoop on some favorite items for all your Summer entertaining needs. BY Lisa Stites photos by Jeff & Lisa Stites Whether we’re lounging on the beach, our yards, boats or docks, we spend a lot
Kayak Adventures for ALL
Kayak Adventures! Adventure Kayak in Southport offers fun and adventure on land and water. They say nature is healing… it connects us to the Earth. Well I hope you go exploring as much as this Southport Company does. The Adventure
May Activities
Car shows, crafts, and Spring Markets! story by LISA STITES Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. From classic car shows to Summer Markets, May is the beginning of the great weather and even more outdoor opportunities.
Cover Competition!
Back by Popular Demand! Southport Magazine is having another cover competition! August is our ART issue and we want to showcase a local artist on our cover! One entry per artist please! Send you entry to editor@southportmag.com Your art can
Reuse, Recycle, Repeat; Turning Trash into Treasure
The Painted Mermaid opens second location Story by Carla Edstrom My mother was born in 1931 during the Great Depression. Growing up in that era brought about a certain mentality to most Americans – all about saving. She always liked
Easy Recycle Tips
Doing your part is simple; here’s how Doing your part to help the environment is easy. Now some people go full speed, installing solar panels, composting toilets, wind generators and electric cars! YES! That is great. But some of us
