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Art, Wine & Beer

Silver Coast Winery Tasting & Tap Room and Art Gallery – The Perfect Gathering Place. STORY & PHOTOS BY: KASS FINCHER When you step into the Silver Coast Winery Tasting and Tap Room just minutes from Southport’s waterfront, you’re walking

The Art of Ice

Dress up your drinks with these easy but cool artsy – icy ideas. STORY BY: ALYSSA CROUSON An amazing place to show off your artistic flair is in the kitchen. Everyone is always looking for a fresh new and artistic

The Lost Art of the Whittler

Southport’s landmark and iconic Whittler’s Bench, a vintage hub of the past. STORY BY: KASS FINCHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Undoubtedly anyone who has walked along Southport’s waterfront has passed by the Whittler’s Bench. Local legend has it

Copper By George

                  Unique sculptures WOW and delight beach-goers STORY AND PHOTOS BY: CARLA EDSTROM It’s summer! And once again, our little slice of North Carolina brings us the heat. And there is no

A Hub for the Arts

Franklin Square Gallery offers tremendous opportunities and community involvement STORY BY AMI BROWN If you’ve ever walked through Franklin Square Park, I’m sure you could not help but notice the historic grand building overlooking the grounds. Some people think it’s

A Special Thank You

A Huge Thank You! A heart-felt letter from the owner of Southport Magazine, Kris Beasley. Dear Readers, I wanted to write and thank you for your support of Southport Magazine over the past 5 years.  The past month has been

Cover Art Winners!

Bill Gray is our cover art competition winner. He is a retired pharmacist and enjoys painting as a hobby in his spare time. These two beautiful short-haired pointers were sitting in the chairs on the porch – just waiting on

Pretty Patriotic Displays

             

100% All American!

                  100% All American! Where the 4th of July is not just one day a year, celebrate America every day!” STORY & Photos BY: alyssa crouson The All-American Grill started with a

Best Beers for the Summer

                  Best Beers for the Summer Take it from the experts, craft beers cool your summer thirst! STORY & photos BY: James Hobbs, Owner of The Grape & Ale, 2017 Maggie Winner