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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,

Gallery Spotlight

Local Art Hot Spots summed up Story by Carla Edstrom There’s a lot of art to see in Southport including large and small-scale shops, owner/artist studios and fine art galleries. It’s the perfect place to find that great art piece

Connecting All Artists

Up Your Arts, a new non-profit raising the art’s bar and much more Story by Bonnie Bray It’s no secret to people who have lived in Southport or Oak Island for any length of time the area has a thriving

Surviving Stress

                     

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

MOO for Blue Cow Grille

MOO for Blue Cow Delicious food and friendly atmosphere at the new Blue Cow Grille in Southport Story by Kass Fincher When John and Sheila Barbee met 38 years ago at the once-popular Southport seafood restaurant on the river –

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

Ugly Faces Anyone?

Ugly Faces Anyone? Artists workshop creates unique sculptures Story & photos by Carla Edstrom On April 13th through the 15th, 2018 several local potters, including myself, embarked on a fun and somewhat scary voyage into the abysses of our souls