Category Archives: Music
The King’s Reign
The name "B.B. King" will resonate with the world for an eon. Its owner, now 88, has already proven himself to be the "King of the Blues." He's a master of the wailing guitar, and even though kids in generations
Festival of Goodwill and Cheer
"Dickens made Christmas a real holiday," MacCallum asserts. "Prior to Dickens and his novels, people really didn't celebrate Christmas. He brought Christmas to the lower class, the poor people. He really is the one responsible for Christmas cards, and just
Diverse Celebration
What: Brunswick County Intercultural Festival When: Saturday, September 7th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Odell Williamson Auditorium 50 College Rd. NE, Bolivia Cost: FREE Info: www.bcifestival.org Brunswick County is set to turn into a multicultural melting pot on September
Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys’ distinct voice is still alive in today's surf culture. Southport Magazine writer sits down with Mike Love, an original member of The Beach Boys who still performs with the band today.
The British Are Coming!
What: ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation’ When: Fridays through Sundays at 8 p.m. May 17-19 and 24-26 Where: Franklin Square Park 105 E. Moore St., Southport Cost: Free! Info: (910) 278-6581 www.brunswicklittletheatre.com It’s the time of the season, as The Zombies wrote
Rising Angel
Jeanne Jolly’s voice was raised by an array of challenges and influences. From singing along to Loretta Lynn records in her youth to earning her masters in vocal performance—opera, to be specific—from the New England Conservatory (NEC), Jolly can cite
Southern Nights
Entertainment abounds this month as two shows will open across the area—one a comedic and dramatic theatrical depiction of the lives of five Southern women, and the other a musical revue of country and gospel classic tunes. “The Dixie Swim
A Storyteller’s Song
What: Rupert Wates When: Thursday, February 28 Doors: 6 p.m. • Show: 7 p.m. Where: Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. St. James, NC Cost: $12-15 Info: www.playhouse211.com Gently yet rapidly picking his handmade Irish acoustic guitar, Rupert Wates serenades his
Winter Rhythm
What: Winter Fundraiser When: Friday, January 25 Where: Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. St. James, NC Cost: $12-15 Info: www.playhouse211.com Once the cheer of the holidays has withered away, we’re left with the less glamorous cold and dreary winter months: January
