Author Archives: Bethany Turner
Sips for the Sea
What: Oak Island Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, benefit for the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society When: Saturday, April 13th 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island Cost: $25/person, very limited tickets!
Rising Angel
Jeanne Jolly’s voice was raised by an array of challenges and influences. From singing along to Loretta Lynn records in her youth to earning her masters in vocal performance—opera, to be specific—from the New England Conservatory (NEC), Jolly can cite
Photographic Memory
What: Artist Reception: Karen Casciani Part of First Friday Gallery Walk When: Friday, April 5th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Howe Outrageous 307 N. Howe St., Southport Cost: Free! Info: (910) 363-4811 www.howeoutrageous.com Often times, creative spirits possess more
A History of Good Health
On April 20th the Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its third gala fund-raiser, a black-tie optional affair, at St. James Community Center. “The gala is an incredible experience for all who attend,” Kirk Singer, executive director of the foundation,
Go With the Flow
Have you ever wished you could escape the hassle of everyday life and just float away with the tide, ending up on some far-off tropical island, piña colada in hand? Well, each spring a pack of kayakers head downstream in
The Marsh Landing
Enveloped by live oaks, cradled by camellias, and sung to sleep by the marsh. This is the life of the house at 766 Skipjack Circle, which backs up to the banks of Cottage Creek in Southport. It is a home
Southport’s Chef
“As you may know, I come from a restaurant family,” Executive Chef Stephen Phipps says as we sit down at the bar of Mr. P’s Bistro. A large part of the eatery’s fame is due to the Phippses’ family history,
Southern Nights
Entertainment abounds this month as two shows will open across the area—one a comedic and dramatic theatrical depiction of the lives of five Southern women, and the other a musical revue of country and gospel classic tunes. “The Dixie Swim
