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Biz Spotlight Ice Cream Family
Milly’s, The New Sweet Spot In Leland STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
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here are so many sweet things in life that we enjoy—the sound of children laughing, watching new puppies as they start to discover the world and even walking in a spring shower on a chilly April morning. Thanks to Elizabeth Iannacone and her family, residents of Leland can count one more sweet thing to enjoy, Milly’s Ice Cream Shop, at 2024 Olde Regent Way (between 5 Guys and Capelli’s Salon, just look for the pink picnic tables!) Milly’s enjoyed a very successful opening in October. According to Elizabeth, “Leland really loves ice cream. At the opening and in the four days after that, the residents ate 12 gallons of our Brown Butter Bourbon Truffle flavor. The community has been really supportive of us. We definitely filled a
need here in Leland.” Like many of us, Elizabeth and her family are transplants, coming from the Jersey Shore area, where, she said, “There were ice cream shops all over the place. Here in Leland, there’s an ice cream shop close to the downtown
area, which is run by some terrific people, but other than that, you have to go into Wilmington to get ice cream. Peo-
ple from Waterford just love driving up in their golf carts and sitting outside to enjoy their favorite flavor and the beautiful weather. We’re getting people from Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe and all around this area.” I asked Elizabeth if opening an ice cream shop was a dream or a business venture? “It’s both,” she said, “I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, so creating things has always been important to me. The ice cream shop gives me the time and opportunity to be creative while I build roots here in Leland with my husband and children. My husband has been a big help in getting the shop going and the kids love to come here.” Milly’s offers 28 flavors of ice cream as well as vanilla and chocolate soft serve also Dole Soft Serve with flavors of pineapple, strawberry, pomegranate and cherry along with interesting combinations of toppings. Elizabeth explained that the shop was named for her daughter, Milly, who at five was a big fan of the cartoon, Peppa Pig. If you’ve ever watched Peppa, you know that one of her favorite things to do is to jump in muddy puddles. Elizabeth said, “One day we were out getting ice cream. It rained earlier, so Milly was wearing her raincoat and got some ice cream on it. It reminded me of Peppa Pig, so I told Milly to jump in one of the puddles
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nearby with her ice cream cone and I took a picture. As we were trying to decide on a name for the shop, I remembered that image and I just knew that was the right name for the shop and vision for the logo. We also have a son, Christopher, who is seven, he likes the attention of “owning” an ice cream shop. He loves to see people in the shop or sitting outside, it’s a social thing for him.” Milly attends the Roger Bacon Academy in Leland and enjoys the “rock star” status of being the Milly of Milly’s Ice Cream Shop. Elizabeth pointed to the signs overhead listing the ice cream flavors in beautiful printing and said, “These were done by Laurie Benton, the Headmaster at the academy. When I say the community support for our shop has been great, that’s what I mean. Everyone is helping out to contribute to our success.” Elizabeth and her team have their hands “happily” full serving our community. “What’s next,” I asked? Elizabeth just laughed and said, “For right
now, this is enough. I’d like to do “princess” parties in the future or maybe have Santa Claus here in December, but those are just ideas at this point. Right now, I’m loving being in Leland, watching my children grow up and serving ice cream to a great community.”
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Arts Council Contest
“There was so much variety of artistry in this show, that I wish we could have expanded the categories to reflect how diverse this show really was. If you entered a show of this caliber, you are already a winner,” she said.
Finding The Artist You Might Become STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE
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hat is it about a beautiful painting or piece of art that makes us stand before and admire it? Is it the subject that draws on a distant memory? Is it the colors that blend in harmony but also shout out their own melody? Or is it just the fact that many of us, personally, cannot duplicate this talent? While we each have abilities and traits that make us singularly ourselves, there is something special about being able to translate what you see with your eyes or your mind’s eye into something beautiful. I got the chance to admire some incredibly beautiful and creative pieces when the Brunswick Art Council hosted its annual art show and awards ceremony at the Leland Cultural Arts Center last month. I also learned more about the creative process and how a judge can sort through all of the amazing submissions to find the winning piece. The show was judged by Sharon Wozniak-Spencer — an artist, art professor at Cape Fear Community Col-
lege, teaching artist for the Cameron Art Museum, and advocate for the homeless and disadvantaged people. Sharon and
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Best in Show Winner Stephen Sullivan
I agreed that with so many different media, techniques and styles, judging was anything but easy.
I was still baffled by how she could judge so many different pieces in so many different categories and how she explained her judging rationale to the artists. “Each artist got the opportunity to get feedback on their work and how what they entered stood up against other pieces,” she explained. “To be an artist, you have to be willing to stretch yourself, your technique and your eye, to improve your work once you get feedback or instruction. For example, any art can be overstimulating. We all have a level of sensory awareness from 1-10. What might be overstimulation for a viewer’s eyes might be different for someone else. One important tip that I give as advice to artists in any style,
level.”
create a place for the eyes to rest, so that way the viewer’s eyes can visually move around the piece. This helps us to have that experience of wanting to look more at an art piece. We might be attracted to the piece and really love it and not know why. We become then intrigued with little areas that can recede back, with areas of higher contrast that creates an area of focus. This is something I am really passionate about-helping artists see how to improve their work in any style, but also using the ‘Elements and Principles of Art,’ which can really help bring an artwork to that next
The Elements of Art, or, line, shape, form, value, space, color and texture, offer the judge a good framework for leveling the playing field. Texture, for example, is an element that refers to the way things feel or look as if they might feel if they were touched. On the other hand, space is an element of art where positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth is achieved. Sharon stressed that judging a piece is never meant to discourage an artist—although she knows that “art is a personal thing” and showing it to others is a very personal venture. “The beauty of art is a personal event to each person looking at your work.,” she said. “They will either like it or they won’t. But they should always try to understand it even if they don’t like it or want it hanging on their walls. Appreciate the effort.” Sharon selected “Ibis In Flight,” as Best in Show and while I agreed with her, I still wanted to know why. “Well,” she began, “The technical difficulty on this piece was immense. The artist created many layers within the painting. There were so many things he got right. He created peaceful movement throughout the work. When you look at each bird, the eyes and beaks were perfect, and that is very difficult to do. He is showing flight in the shadows he created and in the movement of the wings. His color theory was really good.” Color theory, or the rules and guidelines for using appealing color combinations in art dates back to Sir Isaac Newton. Color theory takes primary, second and tertiary colors into consideration as well as hue, chroma, or purity of color and lighting, and how each is used in the piece. It was interesting learning from the judge’s insight, and it was just as interesting getting the insight of the artist— Stephen Sullivan. I asked Stephen how he came to paint the winning submission and he said, “It was all piecemeal, really. There is very little in the background of
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the painting, but I saw the three colors that I used in other work and outside as I walked around Sunset Beach where I live and I knew they would work well together. The blue in the sky is compli-
mented by the color of the leaves and it blends into the darkness of the bottom. You see Ibis a lot in Sunset Beach. One day, I was out walking and happened to have my camera with me. I saw the
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birds just flittering around in the water. I started to take pictures of them while trying to get as close as I could. All of a sudden, they just started to fly away and I snapped a picture. It was just a group
of things that all came together and gave me a wonderful idea for a painting.” Sometimes, even if you are recognized for your work there is something you would change. I asked Stephen if he could start over, what would he change in the painting. “Well,” he said, “I really like the way it turned out, but if I was going to change something, I would make the large bird on the right side of the painting less detailed. I would let the viewer’s imagination take over. You don’t always have to show every detail of an object to make it stand out in the painting.” Stephen has shown his work before, even this painting. He laughed about it not even getting an honorable mention. “So, you knew you had something special in this piece,” I asked? “I thought I had something special,” he explained, “but you never know. There were a lot of great pieces in this show. The first-place winner in
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the Two-Dimensional category was really good—it was ‘Flower Girls’ by Ann Hair; she did an excellent job.” Stephen has been working in oil paints since he was in the fifth grade. Although he never had formal instruction, he has also worked successfully in clay—building and firing pieces, “from the ground up,” and also in bronze, although he said that working in this medium was very expensive. I asked Stephen what advice he has for young artists, just starting out. “Paint, paint, paint,” he said. “Learn from your mistakes and keep painting. What you have on the canvas on day one will be different from what you see on day five. Keep at it; one day, it will all come together.” The show and all of the works of art were indeed beautiful, but the Brunswick Art Council added one more element that captured my eye. Hanging above the tables of artwork was a chain of lifesized paper dolls. There were no awards of merit, no artists names, just these happy figures watching the activities from up above. I spoke with Jamie Lynn Robinson, BAC Board Member, and asked how this fit into the show. “This was done through our ‘Art in the Park Program’ in conjunction with the Peace Day celebration in Southport,” Jamie Lynn said. “Lois Gandy read a chil-
dren’s book called ‘All Are Welcome.’ The book talks about diversity and accepting everyone. We laid out life-sized paper dolls and material for the kids to decorate them. But we found that the best part of this program was watching the parents interact with their children. The parents started out just watching on the sidelines and then they were on the ground helping their kids decorate dolls and talking about the story. They had the opportunity to create something
with their children — a piece of art and the message of acceptance. We hung it up because it’s a beautiful piece of artwork in more ways than one.” “The minute the children came into the park, they were engaged,” Lois said. “They sat and listened and really took in the message of the story. When it came time to work on the paper dolls— which were self-portraits— you could see how serious they were about creating something. They worked with their heads down, sometimes with their tongues sticking out and always with an eye to using different colors. It was amazing to witness how they saw themselves. One little girl gave her self portrait purple hair. When she finished the paper doll, she looked at it and said, “It looks just like me.” Lois added, “The kids were excited to know that their artwork was going to be displayed at an art show. They knew that people would be looking at what they created, but we promised to give them back! I think that as we grow up, we tend to not try things because we don’t want to make mistakes. Adults tend to lose a lot of their creativity. When it comes to art, we should be like the kids, experiment with color, don’t be afraid to try new things and be happy with the outcome of your efforts.” Mary Beth Livers, Executive Director at the Brunswick Art Council, added, “Brunswick Arts Council encourages everyone--young and old to find your art…whether you create, support, appreciate, as a hobby, therapy, recreation, or lifestyle. Brunswick communities offer many ways to celebrate the arts! The BAC annual fall art show evolves in response to the art in our community. In 2023, we will continue to support our new category of visual arts created by teens and veterans as well as offering new prize categories to reflect the growth in mixed media materials and 3-dimensional art.”
So, it seems like Stephen Sullivan, Sharon Wozniak-Spencer and The Brunswick Art Council were all sending the same message with this art show — you can create something beautiful even if you have never had an art lesson. Just create and try and learn from your mistakes. Take pride in what you create, who you are and the artist that you might become.
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Raise Your Voices Sea Notes Holiday Concert Returns STORY JULIE STEARNS PHOTO BY ZEB STEARNS
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et into the holiday frame of mind this season with the Sea Notes Christmas concert. Approximately 100 members of Sea Notes Choral Society will present their ever-popular and long-awaited 2022 Christmas Concert at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. Both shows are at 3 p.m. Marie-Pierre Fletcher will direct the concert entitled “Waiting for Christmas,” and Sandy Rushing will be the principal accompanist. The program includes the endearing story of a little girl waiting for Christmas to arrive, along with a number of traditional Christmas songs. Marie-Pierre was born and raised in Luxembourg. She completed her musical studies at the Conservatory of Music in Luxembourg and had an amazing career teaching high school, being a soloist, directing choirs, composing and arranging music. In 2013 she immigrated to the Unit-
ed States and resides with her husband in Holden Beach. She joined Sea Notes in 2014 and has enjoyed making music with her friends, singing, and directing. In July 2017, she became a proud U.S. citizen. Concerts are always free to the public,
but tickets for this concert will be required to ensure a seat. Free tickets are available at the following locations: Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Road, 910-457-6964 N. Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Leland, 910-383-0553
S. Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Shallotte 910-754-6644 Ricky Evans Gallery, Howe Street in Southport, 910-457-1129 The Shoe Center, Villages at Brunswick Forest and Myrtle Beach location, 910371-9881 Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College
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s temperatures drop, veterans and businesspeople are coming together to help others stay warm in our community. Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 will hold a coat drive to benefit the local community on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The drive-through drop off will be from 9 am to 2 pm at Founders Park (Town Hall Drive) in Leland. All donations and contributions will be donated to Brunswick Family Assistance. Drop off boxes will also be set up from Nov. 1 until Nov. 5 at the following locations: Deb Pickett, Edward Jones office, 1144 Cutlar Crossing at Brunswick Forest Fuzzy Peach, 1109 New Pointe Boulevard, Ste. 4, Leland Leland Fire Station 51, 1004 Village Road NE
Leland Fire Station 52, 1379 River Road SE Leland Fire Station 53, 187 Old Lanvale Road NE If possible, please have all coats cleaned before dropping them off. The Post will also accept donations of other children’s new clothing such as socks, underwear and gloves.
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Business Resource
gle, however it’s not always correct and not personal to individuals and their situations, and most importantly, very often not free like the Small Business Center.
April Scott and the Small Business Center STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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or this Small Business Month edition of the Biz Q&A we spoke with April Scott, Director of the Small Business Center at Brunswick Community College. April is one of our community’s most enthusiastic supporters of small business and her work at the SBC has helped many Brunswick County residents realize their dreams of becoming a business owner. What is your education background and business experience?
I have a bachelor in Business Management with a minor in Leadership and a MBA with a minor in HR Management.
How long have you been at the Small Business Center? I’m in my sixth year.
What does the Small Business Center do?
The Small Business Center offers free, one-on-one, confidential counseling and training. During counseling, we meet clients where they are and help them through their ideas and deciding if being a business owner is the best fit for them at that time. Starting and running a business is hard work and not for everyone.
How can the Small Business Center help a more mature, established small business?
Our training topics are specific to business owners…bookkeeping, marketing, how to get capital to start/expand your business, taxes, etc.
Who can make use of the Small Business Center’s services?
There is a small business center at every community college and they are open to anyone that is in need of the services and resources. We do ask that entrepreneurs request services in the county they reside or that they are interested in starting their business.
What sets Brunswick County apart from other areas in terms of the needs of its small business community?
Brunswick County is a very attractive
area to start a business for many reasons. It’s no surprise that we are one of the fastest growing counties in the state — it’s a tourist community, and residential living is on the rise. We have the beach, agriculture, beautiful cultural towns like Southport and Oak Island that attract visitors and residents alike from all over. I get more than a dozen clients a year that say ‘I moved here to retire but not I’m bored and starting a business sounds like a great idea.’ Small businesses are the backbone of this rural community. They help it thrive.
How has the small business community changed during your time at the Center?
Over the years I’ve seen more interest in starting a business and many people from other states who are bringing their business with them. Many have shared how surprisingly easy it is to start a business in NC and how great it is that there is a free service to help them through the process. During the pandemic, there was a great demand for marketing and selling online, especially for those that were accustomed to having customers walk in their door every day.
What are some good first steps for someone looking to venture into entrepreneurship?
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There are often growing pains— staffing/HR issues, new technology like social media, grant support, new guidelines or where to start looking for capital to expand. Many of these things are often difficult to keep an eye on when you’re busy working in your business and not on your business.
What brings you the most joy at your job?
This is an easy one…..when a business owner comes to me with a dream and I can see them through the process of making their dream a reality. I’ve met with clients who share they came to me with minimal hope and leave with the encouragement to move forward. I don’t sugar coat the fact that starting and running a successful (this measurement is set by the business owner) business can be tough. There will be days they want to quit or fire themselves, which is okay as long as they start back the next day.
What do you see as the future of small business in Brunswick County?
Growth! And I’m excited to be here to see it and experience it with them.
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Womanpreneur Summit Coming To BCC STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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he Small Business Center at Brunswick Community College is seeking to help address the specific challenges facing women business owners at its Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit. The three-day event runs all day Nov. 14 and 15 with a networking event to close it out on the evening of Nov. 16. All events will be held at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. The summit includes Keynote addresses from Tracy Newark, co-owner of Genesis Block, and Fran Scarlett, owner of Scarlett Ink Media as well as panel discussions, break-out sessions on a variety of topics, and some speed networking. The first day closes with a self defense class and the second day closes with headshot sessions, featuring help from BCC Cosmetology students.
male-owned,” said April Scott, director of the BCC Small Business Center.
“I learned since the pandemic that 49 percent of new businesses were fe-
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“There are some differences in how women versus men move through the process of starting and running a business,” Scott explained. “Women often juggle families, a household, and a 9-5 while getting started. They tend to have a different motivation.”
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starting a business. “We want to empower women and give them the tools to start their dream business while being a mother and wife…they don’t have to give up one for the other,” she said. Keeping the entire focus on women is an important part of the summit according to Scott. “We want to make this a safe space to talk with the professionals about struggles they are facing and receive support and guidance on how they juggle several things while working on starting a business,” she said. “This event is for women by women, so they will be with ladies from food industries, marketing, banking, etc. who were all once in the same position they are.” “All industries can benefit from the information and networking that will happen during this three-day summit. Females who are still considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship, those in the middle or even those that are experiencing grow-
ing pains, will hear from women in different stages of their business and their own growing pains,” said Scott. “Keynote speakers will talk about their struggles along the way, life reflections, but how sweet it can be on the other side.” Registration for the Womenpreneurship Empowerment Summit is required and seats are limited. The cost is $50 per attendee and includes breakfast and lunch on the two full days of sessions. Anyone outside Brunswick County is also welcome to attend. To sign up or just learn about the Summit, visit https:// www.brunswickcc.edu/event/womenpreneur-empowerment-summit/ “While this summit is focused on female entrepreneurship, the Small Business Center is open to all that have questions, need guidance or resources venturing through the process,” added Scott.
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Art Beat
Art At The Beach
Art Show And Contest On Oak Island STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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ark your calendars for Nov. 11 and 12 for the 27th Annual Arts by the Shore Art Show, sponsored by the Oak Island Art Guild. The judged show will be at 801 Ocean Event Center, Oak Island, starting on November 11, 12-6 pm. According to OIAG member and event co-chair event Robin Herrick, the list of work allowed includes “In 2-dimensional — oil, acrylic, drawing and pastel, watercolor, photography on paper, mixed media. In 3-dimensional — sculpture, pottery, glass, fiber arts and quilts, woodworking, metal works, basketry. Artists entering their work must be at least 15 years of age. In addition, entries must be original art created within the last 2 years.” The show is free for public viewing.
The judge for this year’s event is award-winning watercolor artist Janice Castiglione. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Empire State College in Illustration and Graphic Design, Janice is now a res-
ident of Wilmington. Janice teaches watercolor painting at the Museum School at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington. Although her career path was in Graphic Arts, Janice always loved painting in water-
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colors. Her credentials include freelance work for companies like Random House, American Greetings, and Modern Publishing. She later worked for Fisher Price and created the look of the Little People figures and play sets, including the Disney characters. Entering art shows is a right of passage for artists. It’s a chance for them to show off their hard work, maybe get a little professional critique to help them grow, and possibly win a monetary prize. To have your work viewed and judged by such a fantastic artist is equally exciting. “The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, First Place in both two and three-dimensional categories,” said Herrick. “The Sonny Young Memorial Award will be presented to the Outstanding Young Artist.” More information about the entry fees and rules can be found on the OIAG Website on the Arts By the Shore prospectus. The OIAG is still going strong after 30 years. Starting as a small group of artists who came together to paint, critique each other’s work, and socialize, the small group grew to many members and be-
came a full-fledged 501(c)(3) organization. According to the group’s website, the Guild’s mission is “to further the cultural arts for the residents of Oak Island, NC, and vicinity; to provide workshops and instruction for members of the community; to cooperate with other community organizations in furthering the cultural arts, and to organize and participate in visual arts shows.” Members of OIAG meet up every month. Then, from January to October, they conduct a business meeting on the second Friday at 9 am, followed by a guest instructor-led workshop. The workshops vary and are open to all artists of any level who want to learn something new or socialize. The workshops may include drawing, painting, pottery, collage, and stained glass. In December, the group meets to celebrate the holidays together and elect new officers for the coming year. Brunswick County is fortunate to have art organizations locally, such as the OIAG, that support art projects in our community and promote artists. “The Oak Island Art Guild is a group of artisans promoting cultural arts for the residents of Oak Island and surrounding commu-
nities,” said Herrick. “They provide workshops and instruction to members and our community. Also, OIAG organizes and participates in arts and crafts festivals and visual arts shows. The Oak Island Art Guild is open to everyone over the age of 18 who has an interest in exploring various art techniques in different mediums. Many of the monthly workshops are free. The annual membership fee is $15.” OIAG works hard as an active community force promoting art education by providing yearly $500 or $1,000 scholarships to high school artists entering an art-related education. They also donate $1,000 a year to Brunswick County Schools for local school children’s art supplies, and solicit money from art supply companies for the schools’ art departments. And they also have the successful annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival on Oak Island, which
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which must be paid by cash or check on the day of the class. Lassiter said home canning is a great idea for preserving food. “Various home food preservation methods like canning, drying, and even freezing, help stop bacterial growth and other types of spoilage. This helps extend the life of food and make it safe and satisfying for longer periods of time,” she said. Food preservation classes have proven popular. ”In August, we had a home
food preservation class focused on sweet spreads and we made a spiced-blueberry peach jam. The class was full and 100 percent of participants were satisfied with the overall experience and said they learned a lot. There will be opportunities in the future for pressure canning, fermenting, pickling, etc,” Lassiter said.
class on Nov. 17, and an upcoming on-demand series,” she added. “The on-demand series will teach you how to pickle, ferment, and more, all from the comfort of your home.” Email questions or join the waiting list by emailing meghan_lassiter@ncsu.edu.”
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ake your home festive, support a great organization, and support North Carolina farmers all at the same time with the annual 4-H Wreath sale. Both 22 and 24 inch Fraser Fir wreaths from the mountains of North Carolina are available. This sale is pre-order only and all orders must be received by Monday, Nov 7 at 5 pm. Just mail in or drop off the order form at right to 25 Referendum Dr Bldg N,Bolivia, NC 28422, or order online at https://bit.ly/3DIIzhJ. Payment can me made by cash or check at pick up. Pick up your order on Saturday, Nov 17 from 9 am - 5 pm at the NC Cooperative Extension office, 25 Referendum Drive, Building N in Bolivia.
Funds raised from the annual wreath sale go to benefit the Brunswick County 4-H. According to Jamie Lester, 4-H Youth Development Agent, “It will allow youth to attend 4-H Summer Camp, as well as participate in conferences and workshops across the state and nation.” “By using locally produced wreaths we are able to support the farmers in our state,” Lester said. “Bruns-
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wick County 4-H gets their Fraser Fir wreaths from Brookgreen Farm, family owned and operated, and located in the Appalachian mountains.” Felicia Joyce, owner and operator of Brookgreen Farms, explained what makes their wreaths different. “We make our wreaths almost entirely from the “butt prunings” or bottom limbs of Fraser Fir trees. When we started making wreaths it was just to utilize a beautiful part of the tree that was really wasted. Many farmers trim off the bottom boughs because it makes cutting the tree in the field much easier and those bottom limbs are often damaged in baling & end up having to be trimmed at the point of sale anyway. We just didn’t want to waste our hard work, and so
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we started making wreaths.” Lester said there are many reasons to choose natural wreaths and trees rather than artificial ones. •Real trees are a renewable & recyclable resource as they are an agricultural crop. •For every real tree that is harvested, typically 2-3 seedlings will be planted to continue the growth cycle. •Christmas tree farmers stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife. •Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and release oxygen. Burning fossil fuels to produce plastics adds carbon dioxide
to the atmosphere contributing to global warming. •Live Christmas wreaths have many environmental benefits. They’re recyclable if you take the wires and rings off. Many communities have recycling programs in place during the holiday season to pick up your Christmas trees and wreaths. They are chipped and made into mulch. The 4-H Adventure Club will also be selling homemade bows for $5 to help support their club needs as well, Lester said.
MAYOR’S DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, Mayor Hatem will light the City of Southport's Downtown Christmas Tree at Whittler's Bench. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Choir will serenade us with timehonored Christmas Carols. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Come join us in person or online on Friday, November 25, 6 pm to share in the Joy of the Season.
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Honoring Veterans
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ach December, the national non-profit Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2,500 other locations across all 50 states and also abroad. For the past four years, Leland’s John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 has been participating at Wilmington’s National Cemetery on Market Street. The effort began with 40 wreaths and has grown to more than 400. Hopes are that this year will eclipse that. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to “Remember fallen US Veterans, Honor those who serve, and Teach children the value of Freedom.” Wreaths are sponsored by donations that pay for the wreath itself and help support partner organizations. A portion of your Wreath donation will benefit John E. Jacob’s American Legion Post #68’s efforts to assist local veterans, schools and other organizations through a variety of programs. Wreaths Across America understands and exists
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to support the strong emotional connection, love for America and appreciation for our military personnel and veterans. The wreaths will be laid at Wilmington National Cemetery on Dec. 17, beginning at 12 pm. “It is amazing how many people are not aware of our national cemetery here in Wilmington, so much history there,” event organizer John Hacker said of last year’s
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event. “History surrounds Wilmington National Cemetery. The grave sites are over 150 years old. WAA at Christmas allows us to take time to be really thankful for those who gave us their all for freedom. It’s a time to reflect. its very quiet there, and even though the crowds are there, it is peaceful. There is no yelling at one another, people smile and many tears are shed.” Wreaths can be sponsored in increments of $15 per wreath with checks, payable to
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Bringing Ballyhoo
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runswick Little Theatre is proud to present the last show of the 2022 season, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry, the playwright who also wrote the iconic Driving Miss Daisy. The show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 4 and 11 at 3:00 pm. The play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Especially concerned is the Freitag family: bachelor Adolph, his widowed sister Beulah (Boo) Levy, and their also widowed sister-in-law Reba. Boo is determined to have her dreamy, unpopular daughter Lala attend Ballyhoo, believing it will be Lala’s last chance to find a socially acceptable husband. Adolph brings his new assistant Joe Farkas home for dinner. Joe is Brooklyn born and bred, and fur-
thermore is of Eastern Euopean heritage - several social rings below the Freitags, in Boo’s opinion. Lala, however, is charmed by Joe and she hints broadly about being taken to Ballyhoo, but he turns her down. This enrages Boo, and matters get worse when Joe falls for Lala’s cousin Sunny, who is Reba’s daughter, home from Wellesley for Christmas vacation. Will Boo succeed in snaring Peachy Weil, a member of one of the finest Jewish families in the South? Will Sunny and Joe avoid the land mines of prejudice that stand in their way? Will Lala ever get to Ballyhoo? The family gets pulled apart and then
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mended together with plenty of comedy, romance, and revelations along the way. The “Last Night of Ballyhoo” is directed by Ken Greenman. Buy tickets on line at https:// www. brunswicklittletheatre.com or purchase in person at Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
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History
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he population of the nation in 1860, just before the Civil War, was 31.4 million. The war touched everyone’s lives whether they wanted it to or not. Approximately 2.6 million served in the Union military and approximately 1 million in the Confederacy. More than 700,000 Americans died in the war; about 2.5 percent of the population. At that rate, a similar wartime experience today would take the lives of more than 7 million Americans. Every Civil War veteran had a story to tell, but few stories top the one lived by Wright Stephen Batchelor. Like most North Carolina farmers, Batchelor deliberately avoided slaveholding. He also opposed secession and war, yet he fought on both sides of the conflict. During his time in each uniform, Batchelor barely avoided death at the Battle of Gettysburg, was captured twice, and survived one of the war’s most infamous prisoner-of-war camps. He escaped and, after walking hundreds of miles, rejoined his comrades at Petersburg, Virginia, just as the Union siege there began. Once the war ended, Batchelor returned on foot to his farm, where he took part in local politics, supported rights for freedmen, and was fatally involved in a bizarre hometown murder.
Michael K. Brantley will present this fascinating story to the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 pm, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, The account was published in 2020 by the University of Nebraska Press as “Galvanized: The Odyssey of a Reluctant Carolina Confederate.” It is Michael K. Brantley’s story of his great-great-grandfather’s odyssey, a dramatic story that blends memory and Civil War history to look at how the complexities of loyalty and personal belief governed one man’s actions— and still influence the ways Americans think about the conflict today. Brantley earned a Master of Fine
Arts degree in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte, a Master of Arts degree in English from East Carolina University, and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Barton College in Wilson, NC. He currently serves his undergraduate alma mater, Barton College, as an assistant professor of communications and advises the student newspaper. His research and writing interests include North Carolina history, baseball, bluegrass and roots music, American history, Southern culture, and folklore. Approximately two-thirds of the military deaths in the Civil War were due to illness or disease rather than battle wounds and somewhere in the neighborhood of 60,000 died as prisoners of the opposing side. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers became prisoners, a phenomenon that’s difficult to understand today but when soldiers fought in tightly packed formations with muzzle-loading rifles, an enemy unit to the rear or one side often left no alternative but surrender. Neither side was prepared to hold such huge numbers of prisoners and
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the failures of both sides led to horrendous numbers of prisoners who died in captivity. To escape the terrible conditions of the prisons, many soldiers agreed to serve in the army of their former opponents. Union soldiers served in Confederate units and Confederate soldiers served in Union units. Such soldiers were known as “galvanized.” That is, “Galvanized Yankees” were Confederate POW’s who served in the northern army and “Galvanized Confederates” were Union prisoners who served in Confederate units. “Galvanized:The Odyssey of a Reluctant Carolina Confederate” offers a history of the Company A “Chicora Guards” of the 47th North Carolina Regiment, as well as North Carolina. It is also about discovering an unknown relative with a controversial past. Michael Brantley’s presentation will challenge members of the audience to examine the conflict from an angle not often presented, from the view of the people, not the more commonly studied leaders. The Nov. 10 meeting will be held in Elebash Hall at the rear of St. John’s Episcopal at 1219 Forest Hills Drive, Wilmington. The church parking lot and entrance to the meeting room is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. For more information about membership in the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table, go to http://www.cfcwrt.org and pick “Join/Rejoin.” See you there!
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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.
NOV 3
Artists’ Reception — Leland Cultural Arts Center Celebrate the works of Sydney Zester and Carol Gardner during a reception at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The reception is from 6-8 pm.
NOV 5
Oysters & Octane Car Show
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar hosts a car show, starting at 12 noon, 1175 Turlington Avenue in Leland.
NOV 5
Green Swamp Preserve Guided Hike Tour guides with the NC Nature Conservancy will lead this trek through the swamp, where participants will learn about the diverse ecosystem and the stages and process of controlled burning. The cost is $10, and the hike is 9-11 am.
NOV 5
Great Pumpkin Blow-Out — Brunswick Town Save those Jack-o-Lanterns and decorative pumpkins this year, and blow them up the old-fashioned way, for a small fee, of course. It’s the Great Pumpkin Blow-Out at Brunswick Town. For just $10, beginning at noon, you can use an antique detonator and black powder to blow it up. (Editors’ Note: We really can’t emphasize enough how fun this is.) Find Brunswick Town at 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow.
NOV 5
Brunswick County Intercultural Festival Enjoy live music and dance performances throughout the day from groups representing multiple countries and customs. There will also be interactive cultural and art displays, children’s activities, a Parade of Nations and an
International Village. food trucks. and more! The festival is 11 am - 4 pm at Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Road NE, Bolivia.
NOV 5
Southport Wooden Boat Show
Stroll along Southport’s waterfront and see everything from hand carved canoes displayed on the street to luxury yachts in water. There will be vendors, art, the Taste of Cape Fear food booth, music, talks and demonstrations, harbor tours, and children’s activities. The event is from 10 to 4 pm in the Southport Yacht Basin.
NOV 6-7
Brunswick Little Theatre Auditions
Brunswick Little Theatre’s youth division, The Stagestruck Players, announce auditions for Guys and Dolls, the multi-award winning classic musical comedy about the rolling of the dice, and the Great White Way. The production will run for seven performances, March 17-19 and March 23-26, 2023. Auditions will be held in the Ryan Tewell Studio at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road, Southport NC on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 3-5 pm, and Monday, Nov. 7, 6:30-8 pm. Auditions are open to youth ages 12 to 18 years. More information about available roles can be found at https://www.mtishows. com/guys-and-dolls-jr. For questions please contact Debbie Skillman, dskillmam@ec.rr.com, 910-470-5652.
NOV 9
Ornament Wreath class
Learn how to make an adorable wreath out of ornaments in this holiday-themed class. The class is 6-8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $30.
NOV 10
Leland Green Sweeps — Westgate Nature Park Learn more about stormwater during a presentation at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, then join Leland Town staff in cleaning up the Town’s parks and waterways. Hours are 9-11 am, and registration is required.
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NOV 10
Cape Fear Civil War Round Table
Michael K. Brantley will present the fascinating story of reluctant Carolina confederate Wright Stephen Batchelor to the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table on Thursday, Nov 10 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in Elebash Hall at the rear of St. John’s Episcopal at 1219 Forest Hills Drive, Wilmington. The church parking lot and entrance to the meeting room is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. For more information about membership in the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table, go to http://www.cfcwrt. org and pick “Join/Rejoin.”
NOV 11
Veterans Day Breakfast — North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Veterans Breakfast to hone all our veterans in the northern Brunswick County communities. The breakfast starts at 8:30 am at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
NOV 14-16
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit Brunswick Community College hosts a three-day Womanpreneur event to help business women and the challenges they face. The summit features keynote speakers, breakout sessions and some speed networking. A self-defense class and phot headshots are also part of the program, and the summit closes with a networking event on the evening of the 16th. Registration for the Womenpreneurship Empowerment Summit is required and seats are limited. The cost is $50 per attendee and includes breakfast and lunch on the two full days of sessions. Anyone outside Brunswick County is also welcome to attend. To sign up or just learn about the Summit, visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/event/womenpreneur-empowerment-summit/
NOV 15
Leland We Don’t Know Tour
New to the Town of Leland? This popular tour starts at 9 am with an informational session at Town Hall before
participants head out on a guided 2-hour tour of Leland. Register online or in person at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
NOV 16
Burlap Wreaths class
If country chic is your style, put this wreath class on your list and learn how to make a lovely burlap wreath, complete with some decorations and a pretty bow to complete the look. The class is 6-8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The cost is $35.
NOV 17
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the American Legion Post #68 Join other veterans from the area for a fundraiser for the American Legion. The spaghetti dinner will be at Blossoms Restaurant, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Drive (Magnolia Greens). The cost is $20 per person and includes dinner and a raffle ticket. The American Legion assists veterans with things such as building ADA compliant ramps to helping with basic family needs, and the group also participates in blood drives and youth programs. Contact Jim Zelenski at 301-535-1120 or Alan Simmons at 914-419-1067.
DEC 3
Holiday Art Market — LCAC
Shop local! Area artisans will offer unique items for sale, just in time for holiday shopping. The market is 10 am to 3 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
DEC 3
Leland in Lights and Polar Express rides Joint the Town for the official lighting of the Christmas lights and holiday displays. There will also be rides for kids on the Polar Express train, all held in Founders Park, Town Hall Drive, 6-8 pm.
DEC 3-4
Sea Notes Concert — “Waiting for Christmas” The Sea Notes present “Waiting for Christmas” at Odell Williamson Auditorium, on the campus of Brunswick Community College (50 College Road, Bolivia). The concert is free, though tickets are encouraged to ensure seating. See the story elsewhere in this issue for more details, including where to acquire tickets.
DEC 1-3 AND 8-10
Brunswick Little Theatre presents “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-3, and 8-10 at 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. The play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 1939. “Gone with the Wind” is making its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Tickets are available online at https:// www.brunswicklittletheatre. com or purchase in person at Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 North Howe St. in Southport; the theatre is located at 8068 River Road SE, Southport.
DEC 9
A Light in the Darkest Night
Explore the ruins of St. Philips Church at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, decorated in period style with candlelight and greenery. There is no admission fee, and the gift shop will remain open for some holiday shopping. The evening program is from 4-7 pm at the site, St. Phillips Road in Winnabow (off N.C. 133).
DEC 11
An 18th Century Christmas
The Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site plays host for an 18th Century Christmas, with period costumed interpreters, guided tours of the St. Philips church, and crafts, games and refreshments. The program is $5 per person, 1-5:30 p.m at the site, St. Phillips Road in Winnabow (off N.C. 133). The even culminates with a candlelight Christmas service, 5-5:30 p.m.
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.
Town of Leland/Parks & Recreation
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. The next market will be Nov. 12; 9 am to 1 pm.
Town of Leland/Parks & Recreation
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 Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NW, Bolivia
Nov 8 — Petty Fever: a Tom Petty tribute
Nov 11 — Sarah Brown Nov 12 — Sky Parlor Nov 18 — Scott Riley Nov 19 — Rob Ronner Dec 3 — Sky Parlor
BEER AND WINE
Nov 15 — Jackson Grimm and Bull Moose Party Band, a concert sponsored by Listen Up Brunswick County (https://listenupbrunswickcounty.com/ ticket-sales for tickets)
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland
Nov 18-20 — Disney’s Frozen Jr., StarBright Youth Theatre group
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.
Dec 9 — What. A Wonderful World-Celebration of Christmas with Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald tribute performers
Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third Street in Wilmington Nov 4-5 — Anastasia Nov 11 — The Chase Brock Experience, part of the MOVE! Dance Experience Nov 17 — Rakim with special guest Omar Wilson Nov 19-20 — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and the Turning Pointe Dance Company Nov 28 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Nov 30 - Dec 1 — On Your Feet! The Musical Dec 3-4 — The Nutcracker, by the City Ballet Visit https://wilsoncentertickets. com for more information.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington Nov 11 — Dillon Carmichael - Lisa Collins Stophel Cancer Benefit Show Oct 2 — The Wood Brothers
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave. Nov 4 — Rob Ronner
Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
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 takeout.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
(Magnolia
Reservations are encouraged; 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.
Don’t see your event or location listed? Try as we might, we don’t catch everything, so to be sure to be included send your events to lisa@southportmag.com before the 20th of each month! Thank you!
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dining guide FIVE GUYS
Handcrafted Pottery
2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997
COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
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 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
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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BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121 Hot dogs and specialty craft beers
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 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland
Only From The Kitchen Man GRANITE AND QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN REMODELING AND CUSTOM CABINETRY
Cape Fear's Best Kitchen and Bath Designer
910-408-1322 kitchenmannc.com
Over $1,500 in value added options - FREE!
15 Year Sealant -X $500 - Included! Stainless Sink - X $600 - Included! Top-Line Faucet -X $200 - Included! 5 Edge Choices -X $200 - Included!
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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
JADE GARDEN
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA
1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001 Pizza, Italian, Bar
JERSEY MIKE’S
PORT CITY JAVA
SUBWAY
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.
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
JIMMY JOHN’S 503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB
FIVE GUYS
1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
2028 Olde regent way, leland
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE
(910) 408-1676
E(910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!
503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
WOK AND ROLL
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND
FIREHOUSE SUBS
M + K’S KITCHEN
3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007
403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030
THE FOREST RESTAURANT
MIYABI JR EXPRESS
Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358
GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch
NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
WAFFLE HOUSE 111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
SHIRLEY’S DINER
LOCAL’S TAVERN
FUZZY PEACH
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA
P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Hibachi, Sushi
910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
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
2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese 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 description to editor@lelandmag. com
PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland
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
Suite 110 (910) 274-0358
PAPI’S CAFE 1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY
YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions now open for the Spring 2023 semester! For string, wind and percussion students in grades 9 - 12. Learn more at WilmingtonSymphony.org An education program of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
WilmingtonSymphony.org | (910) 791-9262 | 5032 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
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