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Southport CONNECTED!

We are bombarded with information today more than ever before in human history. The little phones we  carry in our pockets have become powerful computers connected to the entire world, but as wonderful as that is, the abundance of data

Creating Art In The Time Of Covid

The world hit a milestone that most of us want to let go into history as a forgotten memory. COVID-19 has now been a part of our lives for an entire year with effects globally. Aside from those who got

Oak Island Spring Events

Spring is coming (finally!), and Oak Island is embracing it in a big way. The Town of Oak Island Recreation Department has been hard at work developing events and programs that allow us to have fun, celebrate community and the

Coastal Home & Lifestyle Expo

As the summer season starts to wind up, the Southport -Oak Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Coastal Home and Lifestyle Showcase to help service providers, contractors, retailers, and food and beverage businesses connect with potential customers. This new

Associated Artists of Southport Show

As the dreary winter fades into a new spring, it’s the perfect time to go enjoy some art. Franklin Square Gallery in Southport has just the ticket with two shows opening on March 1, one featuring students and another displaying

High School Art Show At Franklin Square Gallery

During the past year, high school art students have had to content themselves with using their family refrigerator door as their gallery. No more! Associated Artists of Southport is hosting the High School Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery, March

A Bennie With The Jets, Again

Southport’s first drive-in concert was so nice, we’re doing it twice! Join us on the Jetport with the LunaSea Rockers and Dave’s Not Home. Load up your car and plan to take off with Up Your Arts during another Bennie

You’re Not Too Old For Kickball

We all, at least those of us of a certain age I suppose, remember playground recess kickball games. That red ball. You known the one. The same ball used for the dreaded dodgeball death matches, but this time just rolling

Win A Kayak – Support The Maritime Museum

A kayak opens up some incredible opportunities for exploring our area. Whether you are cruising down the Davis Canal on Oak Island, exploring the creeks running off the Intracoastal Waterway, fishing in backwater or even the ocean, or visiting some

Painting Nature’s Beauty

Taking in the incredible beauty of nature is something we can all certainly use during these most difficult times. A solitary walk on the beach and deeply inhaling that salty sea breeze can calm your mind like nothing else. But

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