Category Archives: Currents
Expanding Cultural Horizons
What: Fundraising Concert for Opera Wilmington, in support of its summer production, ‘The Merry Widow’ When: Sunday, April 6th • 3 p.m. Where: Southport Community Building 233 E. Bay St., Southport Cost: No charge but donations appreciated Info: www.opera-wilmington.org Wendy
New President, More Progress
What: Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala When: Fri., April 25th • 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: $100/person, sponsorships available Info: www.dosher.org “Many of us donate to colleges—though we’re not
City in Waiting
Southport livens with the season as its annual Spring Festival gets underway
Caring Clean-up Crew
What: Park Day When: Sat., April 5th • 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: NC Maritime Museum 204 E. Moore St., Southport Cost: FREE Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com “During World War II, families grew Victory Gardens to ease food production and aid
Growing Hair, Raising Funds
St. Baldrick’s Shaving Party Saturday, March 15th • 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Shaving at 8 p.m. Fox and Hound Sports Tavern, 920 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Shopping Center, Wilmington (910) 509-0805 www.foxandhound.com or www.facebook.com/FoxAndHoundWilmington When I first met Steve
Canning the Goods
The home food preservation season isn’t really that far away. If you’re thinking about “putting food up” this summer, this is a great time to learn more—before the busy time gets here. People have been preserving food for centuries in
History is Calling
What: NC Maritime Museum Adult Program: “Hello Girls! Women and World War I” When: Tues., March 18th • 7 p.m. Where: Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St., Southport Cost: FREE, but must register in advance Info: (910) 457-0003 There
Consumer Convention
What: Coastal Consumer Showcase When: Thurs., March 6th • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: FREE Info: www.southport-oakisland.com For the fourth year in a row, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber
Southport’s Artistry
Local author Thomas J. “Tommy” Harrelson will stop by Wilmington’s Pomegranate Books on Tuesday, February 25th for a discussion and book signing. The event will celebrate his new book portraying the life and work of Southport’s first known professional photographer
Carnival of Fun
In the U.S., New Orleans’ French Quarter is recognized as the birthplace of Mardi Gras, as the jubilee has since evolved beyond the traditional French or Catholic religious backgrounds. Locally folks can celebrate with the Mardi Gras by the Sea
