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Franklin Square Gallery Quilt Show
Franklin Square Gallery is hosting the 2023 Quilt Show through Sept 23. The show features handmade art quilts created by members of the Oak Island Beach Quilters guild (OIBQ), an organization that includes over 90 local quilt artisans. This year,
45th US Open King Mackerel Tournament
The 45th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is right around the corner. This year’s tournament will be Oct. 5 – 7 at Brunswick County’s Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road. The U.S. Open is one of the largest
Champion Davis Saint-Amand
I’ve said it before: There are many musicians here in the Cape Fear Region! Most of them in the Southport area are retired and happy to play a lot more without a work schedule. I once heard a local musician
Southern, a Gathering Place
One of the defining characteristics of The South is its food. To name a restaurant “Southern” is to promise to deliver not just Southern food, but a true immersion into Southern culture. It’s a tall order. But Ashely and Jim
Wine and Cheese And Fun: Charcuterie Class
It seems that charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. Gone are the days when you could impress your guests with a plate of Ritz crackers and Cracker Barrel cheese (although I still love that!). Websites abound with tutorials
32nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Take break from the beach this Labor Day weekend and go see how creative your community can be at the 32nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival brought to you by the Oak Island Art Guild. This year’s event will be
Sunset on Summer Music Festival
After Labor Day weekend, it seems we all breathe a bit easier. We’ve survived another summer proper and can look forward to fall, or what we like to call “local’s summer.” The Town of Oak Island started its Live &
2023 Go Jump In A Lake
Don’t miss the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk, in Boiling Spring Lakes on Labor Day. Organized by the Southport Rotary and Brunswick Wellness Coalition, this family-friendly event promotes health and
Nature Photos For A Cause
If you’d like to bring a little bit of our the beautiful nature that surrounds us inside your house, but don’t want to clean up after it, we may have just the thing for you! Emma Thomas at The Adventure
OWA Announces 30th Season Shows
The Odell Williamson Auditorium (OWA) is proud to announce its upcoming season, featuring an eight-show line-up that pays tribute to some of the most legendary performers, singers, and songwriters. To celebrate 30 seasons of live music and performing arts, the
