Category Archives: Showcase
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
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
Local Cartoons
Do you remember when Oak Island was Long Beach? Robin Schuster, the community center manager for the Town of St. James does! Check out her cartoon about the good ol’ days here, and be sure to leave a comment about
A Storyteller’s Song
What: Rupert Wates When: Thursday, February 28 Doors: 6 p.m. • Show: 7 p.m. Where: Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. St. James, NC Cost: $12-15 Info: www.playhouse211.com Gently yet rapidly picking his handmade Irish acoustic guitar, Rupert Wates serenades his
Winter Rhythm
What: Winter Fundraiser When: Friday, January 25 Where: Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. St. James, NC Cost: $12-15 Info: www.playhouse211.com Once the cheer of the holidays has withered away, we’re left with the less glamorous cold and dreary winter months: January
Work of Art
Crossing the bridge to leave Oak Island, to the right of the structure is an unassuming yet iconic boat yard. A bright-blue giant—a several-ton boat lift—crouches on the edge of the water. Beside her rests an old metal fish house,
Art, Open for Business
What: 18th annual Arts by the Shore When: Thurs., 11/15 to Sun., 11/18 Where: Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., 278-5518 Cost: free to shop; $10 to enter three pieces Info: www.oakislandartguild.org For an artist, it is
A Fling of Folly
It takes tens of thousands of dollars to build a home. It takes hundreds upon hundreds of hours of construction, and probably a few loads of laundry to wash out the “sweat equity.” For some, their current means just aren’t
