Category Archives: 2023 August

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

Painting Heroes

Long before photographers and cameras were everywhere, artists had been commissioned to record events using their painting and drawing skills. In America, these paintings are considered irreplaceable historical documents of U.S. History, such as the works by portrait artist Gilbert

Brunswick Community College Mobile Enrollment

Editor’s Note: We saw Brunswick Community College’s mobile unit in the 4th of July parade in Southport and wanted to learn more. Being journalists, we waited until close to deadline and submitted a few questions to BCC staff. We hoped