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Following Your Dreams
have a huge soft spot for people who take the leap and follow a dream. That’s the story of our ownership of this magazine. Seeing others take the plunge and go for it always makes me happy, and we want to share those stories in the hopes that still more people will see that it’s possible. Katie Samsel of Katie’s Art and Frame is one of those stories. We first connected with her business when they asked us for a copy of the cover and story we did on the Town of Belville a few months ago so staff could frame it for display in the town offices. Later that month, at the North Brunswick Chamber Annual Awards Banquet, I got to meet Katie in person and put a face to the email. We chatted and she told me a bit of her story of launching her own small business during The Plague Times and we knew we had to share it here. So we sent Jan, who I knew would love Katie and identify with her story, and you can read the results as our lead story this month. We know you’ll be inspired. Katie is the best kind of small business person, the kind who wants others to find the success and joy she has. She has advice for women who want to start a business, and moms in particular. And she is raising her children to share her entrepreneurial spirit. Paying it forward, to our own generation and the next, is one of the best things we can do to ensure the continued prosperity of our community, and to make sure it’s a fertile place for new dreams to grow.
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Biz Feature Preserving Memories A Visit To Katie’s Art and Frame
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
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n all of our lives, there are things of beauty—things we treasure. Whether it’s a family portrait, remnants of military service, a romantic memory of a flower crushed between the pages of a book, or a favorite drawing from childhood in the distant past, we hold them close to us. Sometimes, we pass these things from generation to generation. Sometimes they stay tucked away in a photo album or locked drawer. But, sometimes, they find new life and purpose to be enjoyed by many for years to come. I found some of these memories and treasurers when I went to Katie’s Art and Frame, located at 324 Village Road in Leland (behind Domino’s.) Katie Samsel is a Leland native who is also an artist who works in oil and acrylics. She is also an artist in how she presents the work and keepsakes of others. Katie works in the art of framing. Katie got into the framing industry in 2006, learning from George Murray, an experienced framer who now owns the ice cream parlor next to the frame
shop. She is a firm believer in preserving and conserving items we enjoy and she does that by encasing them in frames that match the style of the piece, but mainly matching them to the client’s taste and vision. Katie said, “At home, you need to surround yourself with things that bring you joy. When you do that, your home gives you peace and positive energy.” You will find a strong commitment to customer service at Katie’s Art and Frame. All of the work is done in-house. A visit to the shop starts with a consultation. Katie learns how and where you want to display the piece, what styles appeal to you and how you envision the finished product. “Doing quality work is so important,” she explained. “Your client has to be happy with what they are taking home.” “A consultation usually takes from 10 to 30 minutes,” she said. “You can’t be in a hurry when you are trying to determine what is important to your client. We look at mats, frames, shadowboxes and any number of ways to not only enhance the look of the item, but protect it as well. This area has a lot of humidity—people
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moving from up north might not be aware of how that can affect a painting or even a small sculpture. This is an investment you are making in something you value, so it has to be an effective solution for a long time.” Katie and her team have seen an increase in people moving down to this area --they want the beach life and the beach look. The collective talents of Katie and her team have helped turn northern, traditional pieces of art into classy, upscale southern charm. Her coworkers, Amanda and Jennifer, are also artists whose creativity translates well into the framing business. They all have a sense of color and attention to detail that not only works well with various pieces, but helps t h e m s t a n d out. Katie hopes to train her son, Alex, also a talented artist, about the framing business so he can continue her dream one day.
As a single mother, as well as a business owner, it is important for Katie to show her children the rewards of hard work and dedication. During the pandemic, Katie began building her shop and her two boys often came there to do their remote school work. Katie said proudly, “Miki and Alex saw me put this whole thing together. They know how hard I work and they know I’m doing it to give them a good life. We’re a team.” Katie and her business are thriving despite the supply chain issues that world events have caused. Katie explained that the broken links in the supply chain have sometimes increased her production time and ex-
Biz Feature penses because of inventory delays. “Because of the increased lead time, I always try to have a good supply of materials here in the shop,” she said. “I am in regular contact with distributors so I can keep clients updated on any delays They trust me to give them the best design for their art.” Her assistant Amanda said, “I enjoy seeing the trust that Katie has built with her clients. If she’s not in the shop, they drop off their piece and say to just let Katie work her magic because they trust her to honor their priceless artwork and memories.”
You can make anything happen if you work hard and believe in yourself. Success is a mindset— when you get knocked down, get back up. Take one challenge at a time, conquer it and move on. Follow your dreams.”
lowing a simple formula—work hard and at the end of the day enjoy the kind of tired you get when you know you
have done your best and made someone in this world treasure what you do.
Katie has certainly followed her dreams. She treasures her family, her art and the success that she has achieved by fol-
Katie’s commitment to her clients is refreshing in this “big box” world. She is also part of the Leland Chamber of Commerce and stressed, “It’s so important to support small, local businesses these days.” Going forward, Katie hopes to get back to painting. She said she paints “whatever strikes my soul,” which translates into water scenes, portraits, wildlife or other local scenery. You can find her work and that of other rotating local artists displayed in her shop for sale. So, if you don’t have that “perfect” piece of artwork for your home, you might find it at Katie’s. Katie would eventually like to teach painting classes, do some specialized artistic workshops and help empower women so that more of them can take their passion and turn it into a thriving business like hers. I asked if Katie had any advice for women who might want to start their own business. She said, “It’s like I tell my boys, stick to your authentic self. www.LelandMag.com /August /August 2022/ 2022/ Leland Magazine 5
CURRENTS
Ideas Without Action Dive Into The Arts At LCAC Open House STORY BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
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teve Jobs once said, “Ideas without action aren’t ideas. They’re regrets.” Sometimes as we age, we have regrets. For some, it might be a lost love, for others a missed job opportunity.For me, it’s things that I always wanted to try, but never did. Like most of us, life got in the way and time slipped by. I have what Steve Jobs might call “learning regrets.” I always wanted to spin wet clay on a turn table like I saw in the movie “Ghost.” And, I wanted to dance, but not just any dance. I wanted to try belly dancing.
If you have the same kind of “learning regrets” that I do, you need to come to the Open House at the Leland Cultural Arts Center located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way, on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 am - 2 pm. “The Open House is designed to showcase all of the classes being offered for the 2022, Fall and Winter session,” said Kristi Armstrong, Program Coordinator. “You
can meet with some of the instructors or even take part in the class demonstrations to get an idea of what you would learn. The performing art classes will be on stage showing off their moves and techniques and the gallery walls of the Cultural Arts Center will display works by some of the instructors.” Kristi said, “Our classes range in length anywhere from one hour to three hours for
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our 6-week classes, but we also offer workshops that range in length of time. Most of our private lessons are eight weeks and can be 30 minutes to an hour long.” While at the Cultural Arts Center, I met Anthony, a Leland resident. Like me, Anthony wanted that “Ghost” and clay ex-
perience, but unlike me, he did something about it. Anthony has been taking pottery lessons for the past four years at the Arts Center. He makes mugs, bowls and kitchen paraphernalia. Anthony said, “I love this place. It’s convenient, it has great equipment and a great staff. No matter who your instructor is, you’ll
CURRENTS learn something new and have a good time doing it.” Talking to Anthony spurred my “clay on a wheel” obsession, so I spoke to his teacher, Claire Clemmons, who will be teaching the Youth and Adult Pottery classes this season. Claire is a wonderful example of the caliber of instructor that the Arts Center has on staff. She has been teaching at the Center for the past two years, but got hooked on pottery when she attended a camp in Wilmington that offered pottery instruction when she was eight years old. Going back to that “life gets in the way” theory, Claire didn’t get back into pottery until years later when the stress of taking care of a sick parent was overwhelming. She took a pottery class to relax and enjoy a few hours of creativity and found the love of the art form all over again. When Claire teaches children, they talk about the origins of pottery and about the type of clay that can be found in this area. The students see every part of the process of making something out of clay— even learning about the kiln to fire their artwork. The kiln can reach temperatures of 2200 degrees. Claire said, “While they don’t actually touch or get near the kiln, it’s important that they understand the entire process of what they are doing.” Claire’s students do seasonal projects and one, “Do Your Own Thing,” project at the end of the season. They also do group projects. This year they will be adding to a new installation going out front that will include colorful butterflies and other animals. For her adult classes, Claire teaches “wheel throwing” and “hand-building.” Wheel throwing is exactly what it sounds like. You take wet clay and throw it on a rotating wheel. The rotating wheel has a foot pedal that controls the speed. To begin the project, you start out at a high rate of speed so you can center your clay and get even wall thickness as you shape the piece. As you finally get to the refining or finishing of the throwing, you work at a lower rate of speed. Hand-building is the oldest method of making pottery, dating back thousands of years. It is the process of manipulating or pinching clay into a form without using a wheel. Hand-builders usually make pinched pots, coiled pots or slab pots. I asked Claire if people know
what their finished product is going to look like and she responded, “Sometimes new people say that the clay has a mind of its own and that it’s morphing into what it wants to be. I say, you should know what you want your piece to look like. Around here we say, we don’t let the clay push us around, we push the clay around!” Claire said the best part of teaching is knowing that people use what she makes in their everyday life. “I love teaching.
There is this light bulb moment when you know that the students you are teaching really understand what they are doing and are enjoying the process. It’s the best!” She said. After getting excited about pottery, I spoke to Christina Fatum, who will be teaching belly dancing classes at the Center this season. Christina has been teaching at the Cultural Arts Center for two years. She prefers that her students are 16 or older, but she does make exceptions if a mother and daughter want to take the class together. Christina told me, “The average age of people taking my class is around 30, but I have a student that takes multiple classes that will be 80 years old in December!” The history of this particular dance is amazing. It’s been suggested that the first belly dancers were known as “Ghawazee,” and were considered to be gypsies from Egypt in the 18th century. A popular theory is that the dance evolved from religious dances done in Egypt and India. Others think that belly dancing began as a traditional “birthing practice” to help ease the pain of childbirth. I have seen people belly dance and I love the smooth, fluid movement, but I asked Christina, “How do you teach people to do this?” She responded, “There are different styles of belly dance and each style varies
by region, but there are basic or fundamental steps and moves that every belly dancer should know and we start with those. In belly dance, we have traveling steps, but the hop and chest isolations are called moves. First is the “Shimmy,” then, hip drops, lifts and hip circles. Every move done in the hips is also executed in the upper body, like your shoulders and/ or your chest.” There are “Percussive” moves, done with the hips that are meant to punctuate the music or accent the beat. The “Fluid” movements mean that the body is in a continuous motion. These moves are meant to interpret lines and sections of the music. The dancer moves in a figure eight loop. “Most people that take my class tell me that they want to get out of their comfort zone and try something new,” Christina said. “Sometimes, people have seen the dance done first hand and just fell in love with the style of the music and dance. It is a form of exercise, but I encourage my students to have fun with it. Like most dancing, you can work up a sweat doing it.” So, how did Christina learn how to belly dance? “My grandmother took up belly dancing in the late 70s just for exercise and she fell in love with it,” she explained. “She became very good at it and started teaching me and the general public. She and I danced together for seven years, but I stopped performing during the time I was in high school and college. That doesn’t mean I stopped dancing and learning from my grandmother, I just didn’t perform at that time.” Years later, in 2004, she took a belly dancing class and seven years later, became a certified instructor, teaching in various locations in Wilmington for the past eight years. Just like Claire and Anthony, Christina enjoys being at the Cultural Arts Center. “This place is amazing. The staff is wonderful. It’s convenient and parking is easy,” she said. So, what are you waiting for? Roll up your sleeves, spin the wheel or get ready to Shimmy! If that’s not your thing, take a look in the class listing guide. There’s something to learn and do for everybody and for all ages. Go to the Leland Cultural Arts Center Open House on Aug. 27 from 10 am - 2 pm, and sign up to have a ball this season.
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Community Go Jump In The Lake Have Fun, Help A Great Cause, Cool Off STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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ooking for a good way to cool off and help your community in the process? The 13th running of the Go Jump In The Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk might just fit the bill. Organized by the Southport Rotary Club, this family-friendly event promotes health and wellness in our community. As in previous years, most of the proceeds will benefit New Hope Clinic’s charitable healthcare programs, as well as other Rotary funded organizations. Participants are invited to run, walk or roll the route though Boiling Spring Lakes and finish off the journey with a big SPLASH into Spring Lake at the finish line. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 3 beginning and ending at Spring Lake Park, 210 Pine Road. The race will start at 8:30 am. “This is a fun event that is open to all ages and skill levels,” said Shawn Braswell, Immediate Past President of the Southport Rotary Club. “There is a timed 5K for the competitive runners looking to improve their time or just a newbie runner. The 1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk that isn’t timed is perfect for those that are just out to have a good time and participate in a healthy event with friends.
There are awards for different ages and there is even a best splash award.” Registration is open now at SouthportRotary.com and event sponsors are also needed with sponsorships starting at a very affordable $50. Entry fees are $20 for the 1.5 mile Fun Run and $33 for the 5K until Aug. 15, when the price increases. Registration includes a finisher medal and race t-shirt. New Hope Clinic Executive Director Sheila Roberts said she is thrilled to partner with Southport Rotary on this event. “We love partnering with Rotary to host the Go Jump in the Lake fundraiser that’s also a health-raiser! The funds raised help New Hope Clinic provide much
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needed healthcare services for our neighbors in need who do not qualify for an insurance program, yet also cannot afford health insurance and healthcare costs. We have an amazing group of volunteers who help us at the Clinic, but there are many expenses we need these funds for including medications, dental equipment, and diabetic testing supplies,” she said. “We hope more people register and use this event for a
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VFW Earns Award
Post 12196 Named “All American Post” STORY CONTRIBUTED BY GERALD DECKER, VFW POST 12196
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eland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 received recognition from the national organization as an “All American Post.” Every year, a select group of VFW Posts is presented with All American Post status. All American status is meant to recognize outstanding VFW posts and is based on participation in VFW programs and membership gains. To receive this recognition, a Post must participate in various VFW Programs, such as Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, Buddy Poppy distribution, National Military Services fundraiser, National Veterans Service, and Membership. Post 12196 was Chartered in Leland on January 19, 2020, with just 28 members, and today it has grown to 73 members. In the two and a half years since receiving the Charter, the Post was hampered somewhat by the pandemic, which limited fundraising, membership growth, and, most importantly, membership participa-
tion. However, Post 12196 has garnered some substantial recognition in those two short years. In 2020, Post 12196 received the “Mayor’s Citizen of the Year” for outstanding contributions and efforts in the Leland Community. This year’s All American Post recognition from VFW National is “just another example of the amazing group of leaders in this Post,” according to Post Commander Gerald Decker. The leaders of this Post include Past Commander Jason Gaver, Sr. Vice Commander Roger Weigold, Jr. Vice Commander Jim Koslosky, Adjutant Eric Ter-
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hether you want to relive your glory days or seize the chance to see acts that came along before your time, the music performances lined up at Odell Williamson Auditorium this fall and winter are sure to make for a groovy night out. Season passes are now on sale for eight shows at Odell Williamson Auditorium, on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Season passes start at $220, and packages for four shows are also available. Tickets for individual shows will be available to the general public starting Sept. 1. The lineup is packed with tribute bands bringing some of the favorite sounds from the 60s, 70s, even the 80s, back to the stage. It all starts in October, with The Return, a Beatles tribute band, and concludes with The Buddy Holly Experience in March. The complete schedule is: Oct. 8 — The Return: A Beatles Tribute Oct. 18 — Forever Motown: So Good for the Soul! Nov. 8 — Petty Fever: Tom Petty Tribute Dec. 9— Louis & Ella at Christmas (featuring music fromElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong) Jan. 20, 2023 — Face 2 Face: Elton John and Billy Joel
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Art Beat
Inspired By Nature
ing at art. Looking at a piece of art and seeing how a painter accomplished it, to me, is a wonderful thing and something I never get tired of doing,” she said. “Walking on Holden Beach, which I love to do, made me realize how much I love the ocean. Being in the wonderful town of Southport a few days each week gives me the desire to paint parts of the town I enjoy the most.”
Anne McElroy Paints Where She Lives STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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any artists who move to the coast are inspired to capture an honest portrayal of everyday life living by the beach. And there is so much to be inspired by! The beach, the wildlife, and the southern charm intoxicate us all. “I look to nature for inspiration. The ocean, sunsets, and sunrises, flowers, animals, the woodlands in the back of my house, the marsh-all just a short walk away. All beautifully inspirational,” said Anne McElroy, a local artist. “The beauty of the water has inspired me to paint seascapes and other water scenes that I now love doing,” she said.
A native of New York, McElroy has lived in Winding River for the past five years with her husband Chris. Her passion for painting came at an early age. Although she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she worked in Civil Service for 35 years. “I found my love of painting at the age of seven, when my mother’s best friend started teaching oil painting classes in the basement of
her home for all the neighborhood kids,” she said. “Once a week, for a couple of hours, on and off, up to and through my high school years, I would attend these wonderful, great classes learning all the basics of painting-drawing, mixing paints to get just that perfect desired color, light and shadow, perception, and the importance of values.”
Retirement life for McElroy means lots of painting. “Most mornings I’m up at five and, with tea in hand, painting in my home studio with the windows wide open. Occasionally I’ll walk to the River House and Marina in Winding River and paint the morning away in a large screened-in porch overlooking the marsh and Lockwood Folly River. Being surrounded by the peaceful awakening of the morning makes it a joy to paint there. Since joining The Joseph Bardani Artists Studio in Southport, I divide my painting among the three of these locations,” said McElroy. “Seeing all the wonderful artwork in the galleries in the area simply inspires me to go paint. I never get tired of look-
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Her dedication to being a better artist and capturing the beauty of nature is evident in her paintings. The emotion in the sea birds she paints is palpable, as well as the power of fierce ocean waves. “My most recent painting of a marsh sunset is one of my favorites to date simply because of my use of colors and contrast. I feel the clouds and marsh come together to make a beautiful composition of a wonderful scene,” she said. “I have also found through experimentation with fluid painting techniques that I really like painting turtles and birds. I have in the past and continue to paint native birds of the area. Through some of my latest paintings that I have done of birds, I’ve realized that I have a unique way I can put to canvas their individual personalities which seems to come naturally to
me,” she said. “Realism dominates the style of my work and I take pleasure in painting the many scenes of this beautiful area that is Coastal Carolina. As I am always looking to improve and expand my creativity and skills as an artist, I routinely collaborate with my fellow artisans and instructors alike,” she said. “I look at my finished pieces of art and always think and say to myself I can do better. And I usually do better. I always learn something
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from every painting that I work on. This makes me look forward to every new painting I start because I continue to build on what I’ve learned and continue to visually create better
You can find McElroy’s work for purchase at The Joseph Bardani Gallery Artists Studio, Franklin Square Gallery, and The Artisans Gallery on Howe, all in Southport. “I’ve been successful in selling many of my paintings and delight in the thought that others love them as much as I loved painting them.”
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eland Fire/Rescue has launched a new Volunteer Firefighter Recruit/Sponsorship Program as part of ongoing efforts to better serve the community and attract the best candidates to the growing department. Through this program, the department will sponsor people to go through the Fire Academy at Cape Fear Community College. The academy runs twice a year, and Leland Fire/Rescue will sponsor two individuals during each session. The idea for the program came about due to the changing environment of volunteer firefighting. Departments nationwide, including Leland, have been dealing with a declining number of volunteers. “The number of hours needed to become certified at the basic level is hard for a lot of people to meet. Trying to balance the training, career, and home life was a struggle that we have seen many times over,” said Fire Apparatus Engineer Matt Murphy. “We talked a lot about this program and how we could make the
biggest difference for our citizens and prospective new firefighters. It was more evident than ever that a sponsorship program would give us that opportunity.” The Fire Academy at CFCC is a comprehensive program that provides all basic certifications to set candidates up for a long career within the fire service. It includes Firefighting I & II, Haz-Mat, Basic EMT, Emergency Vehicle Driving, Mayday/ Safety and Survival Skills, and other vital information. “We are transitioning from a volunteer to a career organization, and this is a great
way to still provide opportunities for people to get the necessary certifications,” said Fire Apparatus Engineer Christopher Barrett. “Leland isn’t big enough yet to have its own academy for new hires, but with this, we are able to pick the right people and train them to do the job.” Candidates will be selected after a process that includes an online application, panel interview, background and refer-
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CHEERS
Summer Sangria
Local Ingredients In A Classic Punch STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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couple of times in the past few months, Lisa and I have ordered sangria at restaurants. In each case the sangria was a homemade concoction using fruits that were available locally. We absolutely loved these drinks and it finally occurred to me that this didn’t have to be a special, going out for a meal experience. Sangria isn’t hard to make. There was no reason at all for me to not make my own. And I knew I could write about it in a Cheers column so making it would not only be delicious, but also productive! I felt like a genius. Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal and under European Union rules, only products produced there can be called Sangria. But we fought a revolution, and I can call my concoction Sangria if I want, so there. Traditionally, Sangria is a punch made with red wine and fruit, sometimes with a spirit like brandy added to give the punch an ex-
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Not being under EU rules meant I could make my Sangria with white wine instead of red, just because we felt it would make it bit more refreshing in this summer heat. I wanted some guidance on which wine to use, so I headed off to Uncorked By The Sea and sought expert advice. Donna was working that morning and said that Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc were both popular choices, but really as long as it was well to the the dry side, you could use whatever you like. She suggested a Portuguese wine called Broadbent Vinho Verde. It was a
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little bubbly, which she thought would add a little something to the drink. She was right. Never hesitate to go to the local wine shops for advice, because they know their stuff and are invested in you enjoying what you purchase. And just because it comes from wine shop and not the shelf at Food Lion doesn’t mean you need to break the bank. This bottle cost me less than $20.
Making the Sangria was a simple as pouring the wine over the fruit. I cut up the plums, peeled and sliced the peaches, and just tossed the blackberries in as they were. I wasn’t sure if the blackberries would do much for the flavor, but I love blackberries and gave them a shot. They did, in fact, work perfectly. You need to let this mix sit a while to let the flavors do their thing. I suppose how long is up to you. I read that a few hours is fine, but life happened and ours sat in the fridge in its Tupperware pitcher for a few days. If you have the patience, I really do feel like this is a good thing. Over that time, the fruit really soaked into the wine and left the white wine with a very pretty, very summery, and even a bit classy, pinkish hue. The stuff looked positively refreshing.
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The next step was finding fruit. As I mentioned, I make it a Monday morning ritual to go shop for fresh fruits and veggies at the Oak Island Farmers Market, so I just kept an eye out for whatever looked good. I ended up with peaches, plums and blackberries, all in season and as fresh as you could ask for.
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And it was. We poured it into a cou-
ple of pretty giant wine glasses and fortified it with some of the fruit pieces. It smelled sublime. It tasted like summer. It tasted like summer in all the best ways. It was fresh, sweet but not too sweet, and went down like a lazy evening on the porch watching fireflies. I don’t feel like its bragging to say that the fruit choice was perfect. We liked our own homemade brew better than any we’d been served in a restaurant. And we got to support a few local small businesses in the process, which just makes it go down that much better. As a bonus, when you make your own Sangria, you get to eat all the fruit you used. I used quite a lot of fruit, probably more than a professional Sangria maker would recommend, surely enough to displease the EU regulators I’m guessing. But that was what I wanted and I’m an American who can do what he wants with his Sangria and it left us with piles of wine-soaked peaches, plums and blackberries to eat out of our wine glass like an alcohol-infused fruit cup. Cheers
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Community
The Perfect Plants
Storm, Wind, Salt Resistant Plants On Sale STORY CONTRIBUTED
Payment for online orders is through PayPal, Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover. During plant pickup on the 15th, a few local businesses will also be offering some unique gardening services and products for purchase at the plant pickup location. For more information or questions, e-mail BCMGVAT@ gmail.com.
After the drought in May and June and heavy rains in July, many plants in our landscapes have had a tough time. Just in time for fall planting, the Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association is offering an Online Plant Sale featuring “resilient” plants. These plants are drought-tolerant once established, can withstand some light flooding, and handle winds and storms. The Master Gardeners are featuring six types of native orAT RIGHT: namental grasses, eight moderately salt-tolerant shrubs, two perennials that are proven to withstand the worst of our summers, THE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER and a hummingbird favorite vine. Visit the website, www.bcmgva.org from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Thursday, Sept. 8, to place and pay for your order. Then pick up your plants in person on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 9 am until 1 pm at the Brunswick County Extension Office, 25 Referendum Drive, greenhouse area behind Building N, at the Government Center in Bolivia. Visit the website for more information on the plants offered.
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Community
The Future of History
A New Year For The Civil War Round Table
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uring the past 12 years, Brunswick Civil War Round Table monthly audiences have been informed, entertained, and fascinated about Civil War actions and events as presented by renowned historians, authors, and college professors. These guest speakers offered unique and interesting topics, always including both North and South points-of-view. Their goal was to attract everyone, from Civil War enthusiasts to those men and women, young and old, who simply want to learn more about this period in our country’s history. This combination of topics and speakers is the main reason this non-profit organization has earned its enviable reputation as “the largest Civil War round table in the country!” The upcoming season of monthly meetings continues that tradition. Tuesday, Sept. 6: “The letters of General Gabriel Wharton and his Wife Nannie: 1863 – 1865.” The 524 letters discovered in an attic candidly discuss life, marriage, slavery, the Confederacy, and the war. Guest presenter is William C. (Jack) Davis, popular Civil War speaker, an award-winning American historian, and author of more than 40 books on the Civil War. Tuesday, Oct. 4: “A Tale of Two Artillerymen: Robert Beckham and Justin Dimick at Chancellorsville.” Though on opposing sides, their stories remind us that history is about people, and this takes a closer look at the common threads connecting their stories on the battlefield. Guest presenter is Sarah Kay Bierle, managing editor of Emerging Civil War, author, speaker, and researcher on turning points of the Civil War. Monday, Oct. 31: Civil War Ladies’ Forum (Sponsored by BCWRT): “Origins and Traditions of Christmas Celebrations in the mid-1800’s,” a PowerPoint presentation on the traditions of Christmas during the Civil War. Guest presenter Betty Vaughn is the author of four award-winning historical novels set in Eastern North Carolina during 1842 – 1868. This is a meeting for women about women, and will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport.
Tuesday, Nov. 1: “Unlike anything that ever floated: The USS Monitor, and the Battle of Hampton Roads.” This presentation takes the USS Monitor from her inception through the dramatic first clash of ironclads at Hampton Roads. Guest presenter is Dwight Hughes, an historian, author, and speaker in Civil War naval history. He has an impressive 20-year career in the U.S. Navy. Tuesday, Dec. 6: “The Legacy of Appomattox.” Appomattox signaled the end of the war and the beginning of Reconstruction in Virginia. So how did the surrender set the terms for the nation to come back together? Guest presenter Beth Parnicza is the Chief of Education and Visitor Services at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023: “Defending the Arteries of Rebellion.” During the Mississippi River’s Civil War operations, the Confederacy continually challenged the North’s control of the Mississippi River valley via innovations; i.e., ironclad warships, joint operations, reintroduction of the ram, and underwater torpedoes. Guest presenter Neil P. Chatelain is a teaching historian, a frequent speaker at conferences, historical groups and museums, and author of books, articles, and prestigious journals.
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Feb. 7: “Slogging to Richmond: Environmental Influences on the Union Failed Peninsula Campaign, 1862.” Union General George McClellan’s campaign to capture Richmond, Virginia failed. Why? Environmental issues such as weather, disease, animals, terrain, and nutrition all played significant roles. It’s a different and rather unique insight into how and why battles are won or lost. Guest presenter Judkin Browning is Professor of Environmental History at Appalachian State University. March 7: “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.” Soldiers on both sides faced enormous personal issues to survive – marching, fighting, boredom, idealism, exhaustion, punishment, and being away from their families. Guest presenter Peter Carmichael, Ph.D., is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on the American Civil War, and is now an American historian and Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. April 4: “Grant’s Next Chapter: Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and the Rise of Ulysses S. Grant.” Grant finished one volume of his memoirs after Vicksburg, and began the second volume with Chattanooga which became the turning point of his career. Guest presenter: Chris Mackowski, Ph.D., is the editor-in-chief and
co-founder of Emerging Civil War, a prolific award-winning author, and serves on the Board for the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust and the Civil War Roundtable Congress. May 2: “Raising Corn, Embankments, and a Little Hell: Impressed Labor and the Wilmington Fortifications.” Starting in 1862, the subject is slavery. In 1864, a key moment in our history involved the need for planters on the home front despite freed slaves. Guest presenter Jaime Amanda Martinez is a Professor and Chair in the Department of History at UNC Pembroke. She is frequent speaker about the role of enslaved, free black, and American Indian men, and in building Wilmington’s fortifications. The start of the new season on Sept. 6 at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach promises to be both informative and festive. Everyone is welcome to join our more than 1,100 members in what promises to be an extraordinary series of upcoming meetings. To be part of this experience, the visitor fee is $10 for any meeting, and that fee can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. For more information, email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com. Or call him at (404) 229-9425.
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August
We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-385-9891.
NOW THROUGH SEPT 1
Instructor Showcase at LCAC
The art class teachers show off their work at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland.
AUG 4-7 AND 11-14
Bingo - The Winning Musical — Brunswick Little Theatre The Theatre takes this show on the road, with performances at an actual bingo hall. Audience members can try a few bingo games themselves, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. Shows are August 4-6 and 1113 at 7:30 pm, and August 7 and 14 at 3 pm at the Oak Island Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road.
AUG 5-7
Pirate Invasion at Bald Head Island
Pirates take over the island for the weekend, with an encampment, music, a sea battle, sword fights and general mayhem. Visit http://baldheadislandpirateinvasion.com for the full schedule.
AUG 6
Salty Dog Saturday at the Maritime Museum The monthly program at the NC Maritime Museum - Southport features crab nachos. The cost is $25 and the session is open to adults 21 and older. There will be a short lecture on blue crabs and attendees will enjoy a prepared meal and take home a recipe card.
AUG 13
IAC for Kids fundraiser at The Joyce
Tickets are on sale for $25 for children 1-12 years old; tickets include food, drink, bounce house, fairy hair and more! There will also be a live auc-
tion starting at 6:30 pm. All donations and a portion of proceeds will benefit It’s About Caring for Kids, to help families with children dealing with serious illnesses.
AUG 18-19, 21, 25-26, 28
Let’s Rock and Roll show at the Amuzu Theatre Singers and musicians will perform classics such as Duke of Earl”, “Blueberry Hill”, “Hurt”, “Angel of the Morning,” “Be My Baby,” “Where the Boys Are,” “Fever,” “Respect,” “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “You Don’t Own Me,” and many more! Tickets are $20 and are available at Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport and Color Me Carolina on Long Beach Road. Call 910-523-2552 for more information.
AUG 19
Mint Julep at Leland Cultural Arts Center This swing band is bringing the hits from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Tickets are $15 for this 7 pm show at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Visit https://www.townofleland.com/ event/mint-julep for a link to purchase tickets online.
AUG 20
Leland Under the Lights Car Show
Hundreds of classic cars and trucks will gather in the Lowes Foods parking lot at 1152 East Cutlar Crossing in Brunswick Forest for an evening of fun, fellowship and prizes, all brought to you by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Judging begins at 5 pm, and awards start at 7:30 pm.
AUG 27
Open House at LCAC
A variety of family-friendly activities highlight the instructors and the various programs available at the Center. The Open House is 10 am to 2 pm, and registrations for classes made that day will be discounted.
SEPT 3
Go Jump In the Lake 5K and 1.5M Fun Run/Walk The Southport Rotary Club invites participants to run, walk, or roll, then jump in the lake! Visit www.southpor-
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trotary.com for more information and to register.
SEPT 8
Youth Fishing Derby - Oak Island Pier Open to youngsters up to age 15, this free fishing tournament offers prizes for most caught, largest fish, scariest fish and ugliest fish. Participants will fish from 5:30-7 pm, and need to bring their own pole and bait. Email rgordon@oakislandnc.gov or call 910-2784747 for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS Riverwalk Marketplace
Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; and Sundays 10-4 pm; Produce and fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
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Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and programs, including painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
BSL Neighbors Market — next to The Office in Boiling Spring Lakes Local vendors sell the products, along with produce and baked goods, all next door to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar. August markets dates are the 6th and the 20th, 9 am to 1 pm.
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Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and programs, including painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow
There is plenty to do and see, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore Street Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month,
10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com.
Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
Aug 5 — A Metomorphic Journey: The Vivace Music Foundation features works by Brahms, Bach, and others. Aug 6 — Bheethoven’s Greatest Variations, featuring pianist Richard Goode. Aug 7 — The Master-Trio of Our Time: Works by Shostakovich, Chinary Ung and Strauss kick off Vivace’s string festival. Aug 10 — Grandly Heroic: Featuring music by Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Aug 11 — Hats Off Gentlemen, A Genius!: The fifth of the Vivace Music Foundation’s series. Aug 12 — “Weird Al: Yankovic: Ill Advised Vanity Tour Aug 13 — The Van Clyburn of Today: The program features works from Beethoven, Brahms, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. Aug 21 — Amy Grant Aug 31 — Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Sept 10 —Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Sept 13 —Boy George & Culture Club Sept 15 —Wheel of Fortune Live Sept 16 — Kyiv City Ballet Sept 24 — Grand Funk Railroad Visit https://wilsoncentertickets. com for more information.
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1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington Aug 7 — Five for Fighting Aug 11 — Moon Taxi
Aug 3 — 60s Era Trivia Night Aug 5 — Ziggy and the Bear Aug 6 — Sarah B plays Irish tunes at Brunch, starts at noon
Aug 14 — JJ Grey & Mofro
Aug 12 — The Hatch Brothers
Aug 19 — The Mountain Goats
Aug 20 — Brunch with Delia Stanley
Aug 21 — Mary Chapin Carpenter
Aug 27 — Dave Bohn
Aug 22 — Local Natives: Inside An Hourglass Tour Sept 8 — Built to Spill Sept 11 — Dawes & Bahamas Sept 28 — COIN: Uncanny Valley Tour Sept 30 — Umphrey’s McGee
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Aug 6 — Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour Aug 26 — Darius Rucker
The Joyce
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Aug 29 — Back to School Brunch Sept 3 — Sky Parlor
BEER AND WINE Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
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Music Bingo on Wednesdays, start-
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Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. Reservations
are
call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
Brunswick Beer Xchange Co. 113 Village Road, Leland
Check Facebook for live music, food truck appearances, trivia nights and wine tastings.
(Magnolia encouraged;
There When You Need Us, Since 1999
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dining guide FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers and More!
APPLEBEE’S 1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Breakfast- Saturday & Sunday | Lunch – Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner – Wednesday – Saturday
BRIDGEWATER WINES
Vision Source of Brunswick 4633 Long Beach Road Southport, NC 28461
Dr. Michael Howard
(910) 457-6667
www.howardeye.com
1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900 www.bridgewaterwines.com Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm
BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121 Hot dogs and specialty craft beers
Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink
CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches
DUNKIN DONUTS Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
MR. BAGELMEISTER 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676
FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
FIREHOUSE SUBS 3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
JERSEY MIKE’S
PORT CITY JAVA
WOK AND ROLL
YUMMI YUMMI
2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE 1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER
LOCAL’S TAVERN
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
M + K’S KITCHEN 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030
MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi
NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland Suite 110 (910) 274-0358
PAPI’S CAFE 1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
SUBWAY 103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA 1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
PIZZA HUT
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
WAFFLE HOUSE
1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
We couldn’t resist the Meatloaf Benedict Special at New Day Cafe
If you don’t see your establishment in our Dining Guide, please send an email with your restaurant name, address, phone number and a brief describtion to editor@lelandmag.com
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EXPERIENCE YOUR LOCAL
SYMPHONY
WILMINGTON
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2022-2023 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW ON SALE! Concerts are in Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
Visit WilmingtonSymphony.org for more information or call Wilson Center at (910) 362-7999
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