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Plein Air Fest 2021
Up Your Arts and the City of Southport are eager to welcome artists back to our beautiful town for the 2021 Southport Plein Air Festival June 18-19. Registrants have two full days this year to set up their easels and
Solstice by the Sea Festival
Our county is so full of wonderful artists that it takes quite a bit of time to celebrate everything in one day, so why not use the longest day of the year? The inaugural Solstice By the Sea Festival is
Making Surf Dreams Come True
The founder of the South Brunswick High School Surf Dreams Club is graduating high school and, perhaps a little ironically, leaving the surf behind to follow her dreams. Oak Island’s Sophia Ordonez began the club as a local chapter supporting
The Artisans Gallery on Howe
Nestled in historical Southport near the river and underneath the canopy of live oak trees resides a gallery full of fine artwork and fine crafts. Everything inside the Artisans Gallery on Howe is lovingly made by local artists and craftspeople.
Loco Jo’s Is Back!
Loco Jo’s is back. If the reach of the new owners’ Facbook post announcing their purchase of the Southport staple is any indication, you’ve already heard that. If not, you’re welcome for the good news. In any case, you probably
Memorial Day Fun At The Jetport
Normally, finding out that your town won’t be visited by a bomber bristling with machine guns and capable of carrying tons of explosives would be good news, but we are actually disappointed. The “Aluminum Overcast,” a restored World War Two
Cow Cuddling Anyone?
Helpers Of Our Farm (HOOF) is adding to its farm animal sanctuary programs! HOOF is a nonprofit organization centered around education and providing a sanctuary for rescued, donated, and in-need farm animals. The mission is to provide continued care and a
How Does Your Garden Grow?
By Carol Pearson (photos courtesy of Brunswick County Cooperative Extension) Gardeners, get ready! The Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA) annual Propagation Plant Sale returns Friday, May 14 to the Brunswick County Botanical Garden in Bolivia. After a year’s
Paul’s Hand-Turned Creations
Resin art has become very popular in recent years, with artists and craftsmen using epoxy to create everything from floor surfaces and wall art to jewelry. The process usually starts with a two-part epoxy mixture and then the craftsmen can
New Trail Opens At Brunswick Town
One of our community’s greatest treasures just got even better. The fine folks at the Brunswick Town-Fort Andersen Historic Site have unveiled a surprise—the first of a series of nature trails. The new trail begins in the site’s overflow parking
