Tag Archives: Southport Magazine
A Note on E-Cigarettes
My first encounter with an electronic cigarette, known as an e-cig, was about two years ago at a farm-equipment auction. I found myself staring at the apparatus around the neck of several gentlemen, which reminded me of a Mr. T
The Best U.S. Craft Beers to Sip this Spring
The explosion of craft breweries across the United States has opened up a whole new world for brew lovers. North Carolina is enjoying the same growth with a total of 86 craft breweries across the state as of November 2013.
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
Delicacy of the North
A few weeks ago my husband, son and I decided to take a trip up from Ocean Isle, where we live, to visit with my folks on Oak Island where they vacation and plan to retire. We all grabbed lunch
A Painter’s Delight
Artists return to Southport's streets to create works outside during the Plein Air Paint Out
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
April 2014
Part of our goal—really, our job—in creating a community magazine is to build a monthly resource that covers the interests of most of our demographic. For us, that means offering something for each member of our community: old and young,
Wine for a Fine Beach
What: Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Wine Tasting and Silent Auction When: Saturday, April 26th • 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island Cost: $25/person; very limited tickets! Info: (910) 933-4325 There
