Tag Archives: Southport Magazine

Wine from Down Under

May is Aussie Wine Month in Australia—and is there ever a lot to celebrate. Australia, once known primarily for its big “fruit bomb” wines or—dare I say it, the kangaroo with the yellow tail—has come a long way in the

Feels like Home

Dry Street Pub and Pizza is a place where, literally, everybody knows your name. Owner Sheila Barbee told me right when we started chatting that, “Dry Street is the place where the locals go.” A homey feel, the restaurant is

Rock for the Ages

What: ‘American Band: Music of the Rock Revolution’ When: May 16-18, 23-25 • 8 p.m. Where: Franklin Square Park Corner of Howe and West streets, Southport Cost: FREE Info: www.brunswicklittletheatre.com Growing up, while my friends were listening to Backstreet Boys

Nature’s Choir

What: Birds of Southport Tour When: Wednesday, May 21st • 9 a.m. Where: Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Cost: FREE, early registration required Info: www.cityofsouthport.com (910) 454-4479 Coastal dwellers are no stranger to pelicans, sea gulls

Mark of the Season

What: First Crawl Environmental Festival When: Saturday, May 17th 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Cost: FREE Info: www.oakislandnc.com (910) 278-5518 Designed to raise awareness about the Oak Island Sea Turtle

Sail Days, Hot Nights

May is the month that North Carolinians really embrace their summer wardrobes. While March and April can be finicky, from chilly days to temperatures that dip down in the night, May is the warm precursor to summer fun. Thus, men

Idyllic in Indigo

An Indigo Plantation home boasts tons of storage options and creekside views

Biz Q&A: Bridgers Landscaping, Pools and Spas

A family-run business thrives from a long history of green thumbs

Get Your Ground Game On

If water isn’t draining correctly around your property, you could be in for some major headaches: bogs in your lawn, cracked foundations, and landscaping that washes down your slopes (if you have them around here!) and more. The culprit often

Fish On

There is no doubt that everyone infected with the saltwater fishing bug is more than ready for the first bite as the weather starts to warm up. When you start to see the trees and flowers budding and the insects

Southport Area's Culture & Events Magazine