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e hadn’t lived here long when “I Know What You Did Last Summer” hit theaters. We’d been aware that it was being filmed locally, even that they staged a mock 4th of July parade for it, but it didn’t hit home what that meant until we went to see the film at Surf Cinema. The movie was repeatedly greeted with calls of “Hey! There’s my mom!” and “There we are!” That film was supposed to take place in California, but as soon as they cut away from an opening shot of a car driving along a seaside cliff, there was our very own Southport in all her glory. Now that we’ve lived here for decades, we kind of take seeing our home on the big screen for granted, but we also can’t resist stopping to watch the film crews in action. Well, as you know if you’ve watched, there is very little actual “action” involved. Lots of hurry up and wait. It’s still fun to watch, and maybe spot a celebrity. A large part of this issue is dedicated to Southport as film location, and we also profile a local filmmaker trying to expand our community’s role beyond that of set piece. We hope you enjoy our little quirky take on Southport on Film.
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CURRENTS Celebrate Nature
Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day Events STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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arth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in Oak Island and Southport offer plenty of opportunities to learn about and celebrate the environment this month. With so much natural beauty around us, we hope you’ll join in these celebrations and commit to helping keep our community’s natural spaces safe and secure.
Oak Island’s 7th Annual Earth Day Festival will feature events in Middleton Park and at the Community Center, 4701 E. Oak Island Drive, from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, April 22. Exhibitors will offer information on how to protect and care for our planet, with a focus on our local region. Topis will include sea turtles, coastal birds,
and recycling. You can also learn about all the great programs at Oak Ialnd’s Nature Center and Ocean Education Center. This year’s Earth Day Festival includes an art contest and show. The contest is open to all children in North Carolina with the theme “Coastal NC Beauty: Nature, Forest
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& Ocean.” One entry per student is allowed and must be original artwork (computer or digital art not accepted) created on 8.5’ x 11’ paper or canvas or crafted at the same size using natural materials. The due date for submissions is April 15. To submit artwork or learn more, contact Eric at 910-278-7475 or email efalkenhagen@oakislandnc.gov. Southport is focusing on Arbor Day with a weekend of events April 29 and 30. On Friday, April 29 join the City of Southport Forestry Committee on the Fort Johnson Lawn at 11 am as members share Southport’s tree heritage and the history of Arbor Day. Mayor Hatem will read his 2022 Arbor Day Proclamation, and the Committee will unveil a new self-guided Southport Tree Walk for attendees to enjoy in the downtown area. There will also be free ice cream! NatureFest returns to Southport’s Franklin Square Park and the Indian Trail Meeting Hall on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 am - 12 pm. There will be opportunities to learn about wild bird rescue, pollinator gardens, North Carolina aquariums, litter prevention, recycling, sea turtles, and other wildlife from such organizations as Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, the Brunswick County Master Gardeners, Fort Fisher Aquarium, Southport Garden Club, and more. Southport Animal Protective Services Officer Kate Marshall will present a pro-
gram called “Wild Neighbors: how to co-exist with NC Wildlife,” including a video by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, at Indian Trail Meeting Hall on west Moore Street. The NatureFest organizational committee is working to provide several outings in addition to the informational event. Anticipated activities include a Green Swamp tour with Dr. Roger Shew, a bird boating tour provided via Southport Boat Tours, and a kayak outing through the Adventure Kayak Company of Southport. Details for these additional activities will be posted on the Southport NatureFest Facebook page.
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CURRENTS Spring Plant Sales
Profits from the sale help support a variety of youth programs in Brunswick County, including Key Club, Teen and Peer courts, and Royal Readers. Proceeds will also be used to fund scholarships for deserving Brunswick County high school seniors and BCC students.
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t’s finally spring and as the weather warms and thoughts turn toward sprucing up that garden, plant sales are sprouting up everywhere! Each of four weekends in April you’ll be able to find someone somewhere locally ready to sell you some flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs or vegetables. These sales all benefit one local charity or program, so why not do a little good for your community while shopping to keep your garden green? Friday, April 1 The Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCEMGVA) is hosting its first plant sale in partnership with the Southport Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. The plant sale will be held from 9 am - 12 pm outside the ReStore located at 4170 Long Beach Road SE. During this plant sale, Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be offering a variety of perennials, annuals, and herbs perfect for filling containers and sprucing up your porch, deck, or entryway. All plants will be priced at just $4. Purchases must be either cash or by check. Ex-
tension Master Gardener volunteers will also be on hand to give out soil test kits for homeowner use, answer gardening and home landscape questions, and provide information about native plants and others that do well in our coastal environment zone 8.
Saturday, April 9 Spring will soon be in bloom and the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island is ready to help Brunswick County gardeners break ground on the season. The club will hold its annual Plant and Flower Sale from 10 am to 2 pm in the parking lot of the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE. In addition to the twice-a-year bloom-
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The Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club will be offering plants and flowers during the Southport Spring Festival at Franklin Square Park. The event runs from 10 am - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday.
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Brunswick Community College’s Horticulture and Turfgrass program will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale from 9 am 3 pm. It features a large variety of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, houseplants, and shrubs. Cash and checks only. For more information, email heathh@brunswickcc. edu or call 910-755-8504.
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Moving into May, the Oak Island Beautification Club Plant Sale will run from 8 am - noon at the greenhouse at 56th Street NE (by the water tower). The sale will feature island-grown flowers and plants as well as terrific herbs and vegetables. This is one of the Beautification Club’s major annual fundraisers and helps to keep up projects like the triangle at Country Club and Oak Island Drive and the Butterfly Garden at Veterans Park on E. Yacht Drive. Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club is ready to sell you all you need for your garden1
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hether you are a newcomer looking to learn about your new home, or a long-time resident interested in finding out even more about the rich history of our community, The Adventure Kayak Company has just the ticket. By land and by water, you can enjoy the beauty and learn the history of our area this spring and summer on a kayak or bicycle tour. The Kayak Adventure Company is again partnering with the Southport Historical Society to offer “Paddle Through History” kayak tours. Paddling the pristine waters of the local salt marsh creeks, black water rivers and Cypress swamps, participants will explore and learn about the history of the Cape Fear Region. Tours are guided by Southport historian Bob Surridge. Paddle Through History tour offerings: -Monday, April 25 - Topic: Running the Blockade. Paddling to Sheep’s Island (a salt marsh kayak experience), meeting up Views on the Rice Creek tour
at 9:30 am. (rain date Tuesday, April 26 at 10 am) -Monday, May 23 - Topic: William Hilton, the Cape Fear Adventurer. Paddling location Rice Creek (a black water river with huge old Bald Cypress trees), meeting up at 8:30 am. (rain date Tuesday, May 24 at 8:30 am) For more information and reservations, call The Adventure Kayak Company at 910-454-0607. Space will be limited. The tour fee is $55 and includes kayak, paddle and life jacket. If you can bring your own kayak and gear, the tour fee is $35. Southport Historical Society members receive a $5 discount. A portion of the tour fee will be donated to the Southport Historical Society. If you’d rather stay on dry land, maybe a bicycle tour is more your speed. Tours visit points of interest in Historic Downtown Southport and are offered in cooperation with the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Spring tours are offered on Saturdays April 16, May 14, and June 4, and begin at 8:30 am. The fee for these tours is $35 including bike and helmet rental, or $25 with your own bike and helmet (helmets are required). A portion of the proceeds are donated to the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. For reservations and more information contact The Adventure Kayak Company, at 910-454-0607 or www.theadventurecompany.net. Personal tours for groups of four or more may be arranged, subject to availability.
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ring your blanket or chairs, enjoy great music and a great view on the Garrison lawn and help support our own local Maritime Museum. The tunes start at 5 pm on Sunday, April 5. Local favorites the Back Porch Rockers will be rocking out at this fundraiser for the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. The concert is on the Garrison lawn, 203E. Bay St. Raffle tickets for gift baskets and other items donated by local businesses will be sold, and proceeds will benefit the museum. “Sponsorships are still available by calling 910-477-5152 or emailing SouthportFOM@gmail.com,” said “Tom Hale, Chairman of the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, adding that lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancing shoes are highly encouraged. Tickets for the museum’s next fund-
raiser, a World War II-era themed event featuring heavy hors d’ourves and the musical stylings of local crooner Mark Bachara planned for May, will be available as well. The mission of the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport is to develop, encourage and promote public awareness of the museum and to support the resources, programs and facilities. The Maritime Museum, located at 204 E. Moore St. in Southport is open
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Up Your Arts Takes A Big Step Toward RePurposing Of Southport’s Old City Hall CONTRIBUTED BY BONNIE BRAY, UP YOUR ARTS
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p Your Arts is pleased to announce it has entered into a contract with David Lisle of Lisle Architecture and Design to provide a full range of architectural services for the “Save the Hall, Y’all” project to re-adapt Southport’s former city hall/old Brunswick County Courthouse building on Moore Street into a stateof-the-art community-based creative and performing arts center. Originally constructed in the mid 1800s, the building served as the county courthouse until the county seat was relocated to Bolivia in the late 1970s. The building served as Southport’s city hall from 1979 until 2014, when administrative operations were moved to the current location on Howe Street. It has been vacant for several years and is still owned by the city. Although there are significant issues with a mold infesta-
tion throughout the building, a feasibility study conducted by Up Your Arts in 2020 revealed the existing structure is reasonably suited to an adaptive re-use. Up Your Arts was founded in 2017 to support and enhance the creative and performing arts throughout the greater Southport area. Board member John Keiffer reports the non-profit organization is inspired by the building’s histo-
ry and its standing in the community, both for its prominent downtown location and for its status as a center of municipal and civic life. Although public access to the building is currently prohibited, a full-color 3D virtual tour is available on the groups’ website, https://upyourarts.org. Up Your Arts began meeting with officials with the City of Southport in 2019 to discuss possible re-uses of the old city hall building. In keeping with terms outlined in a second memorandum of understanding with the Southport Board of Aldermen in 2020, UYA board members began searching several months ago for an appropriate architectural firm. They identified several local and established firms with expertise in commercial re-adaption of historic, civic structures. The board also sought to contract with a firm that had indepth knowledge of Southport and its unique character and historic roots. Specific criteria considered for selecting and procuring architectural ser-
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vices included: • Experience with historic/older existing structures • Proven ability to work flexibly with a non-profit organization/ municipal partner • In-depth appreciation for community-based performing and creative arts spaces • Ability to combine a
creative design process with a cost-focused structural approach • Ability to lead a design team that would encompass structural and mechanical engineering, acoustical engineering, sound and lighting system design, historic preservation and restoration, the commercial kitchen/culinary arts components, a graphics design component, and the selection of various types of interior furnishings Obtaining interviews and commitments from businesses during the ongoing pandemic proved very challenging. The UYA board was fortunate to have
spoken with several firms who met the identified criteria. Owing to David’s availability, professionalism and enthusiasm for the art center project, a decision was made to move forward with him and a formal contract was signed February 7. David has offices in the historic district of downtown Wilmington, as well as in Raleigh, and works in both the commercial and residential arenas. He has served as president of the Wilmington AIA, and was a board member of the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Of local note, David was involved with the redesign and conversion of the old BB&T Bank building at the corner of Howe and Moore Streets into what is now the Southport Market. Over the last 24 years Lisle Architecture and Design has been responsible for more than 1,800 unique architectural projects and has an ongoing interest in the historic Brooklyn Arts District in downtown Wilmington, including design of the recently opened Edward Teach Brewing Company.
Up Your Arts will continue the process of converting program ideas and visions for a community-based arts center into concrete architectural expression. Lisle Architecture and Design will assist with defining and prioritizing all aspects of program development and with evaluating the requirements for engineering and hazardous material remediation services. The firm will then prepare a series of architectural renderings and drawings, specifications, and a proposed re-construction budget. In order to further refine the vision and usage of the building, Up Your Arts will continue grassroots outreach efforts. This will include community-wide presentation and feedback events, social media presentations, smaller focus and discussion groups held throughout the area in a variety of venues and formats, and ongoing conversations with municipal leaders. As it has since beginning the project, Up Your Arts will continue to cover all pre-construction expenses related to the proposed arts center.
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his year’s North Carolina Fourth of July Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. The 2020 Festival was a virtual event due to COVID, and last year’s lacked a parade and firefighters competition, but offered expanded activities on Oak Island. This year, the old favorites are back, like the firefighters competition, parade, Franklin Square Park arts and craft vendors, and 4th of July fireworks on the Southport waterfront. They will be joined by some of last year’s most popular activities based in the Town of Oak Island, such as arts and craft vendors in Oak Island’s Middleton Park and the Cape Fear Cruisers Car and Truck Show at Bill Smith Park, as well as a few brand new events. This year’s Welcoming Ceremonies will be June 30th, followed on July 1 with Oak Island’s Beach Day, featuring a variety of entertainment and beach-related competitions, including the brand new Kayak and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) Parade, and culminating with fireworks on the Oak Island Pier. For July 2-4, Southport will host such patriotic favorites as the Veterans
Recognition Ceremony, Flag Retirement Ceremony, Flag Raising Ceremony, and new in 2022, a military and first responder equipment exhibition. The parade will march down Howe Street on the 4th and the celebration will conclude with fireworks on the Southport waterfront. This year’s entertainment events will be
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senting Sponsor to Individual or Family Sparkler. The sponsorship packages are designed so that everyone can participate in helping the festival continue to provide an amazing Independence Day celebration. In addition to publicity before, during and after the festival, some of the packages include signage on the festival grounds and VIP passes. To become a sponsor, visit the Festival’s website at https://www. nc4thofjuly.com/sponsorships . The public can also help with Festival funding, and have a great evening of fun and food to boot, at the Red, White & Blue Shrimparoo on Sunday, May 1 at American Fish Company. Tickets are $75 per person in advance or $100 at the door and include a full menu of coastal favorites provided by Frying Pan Restaurant, a cash bar and entertainment by Band On Fire. Purchase tickets at www.nc4thofJuly.com.
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ho doesn’t love discovering something they really want to have at a price lower than they ever expected to pay? If that sounds good to you, check out the Southport Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s upcoming “Junk in the Trunk” sale on Saturday, April 9, from 9 am to noon at the Brunswick Community College Southport Center parking lot, 701 N. Lord Street. Southport P.E.O. Chapter CB held its first Junk in the Trunk sale in 2019, and intended to have it be an annual event, but COVID ruined that idea. So we are delighted to finally be sponsoring our second sale, nearly three years later. Of course the delay only means that we have been cleaning out our attics, basements, cupboards, closets, and drawers for that much more time, and have found that many more items for the sale. There will be at least 12 trunks loaded with pottery, china, glassware, household items, jewelry, lamps, dolls, games, puzzles, purses, linens, books, holiday decorations, and much more. In addition to these traditional junk sale items, this year we have some extraordinary deals for you on some definitely out-of-the-ordinary things as well. Things like a Zoomba robot vacuum, a Sears Kenmore sewing machine, a crystal pitcher that was turned into a lamp, two wooden porch rockers, a fully-loaded picnic basket, and a sound bar to amplify your TV, all at bargain prices. All sales are
cash or check only; no credit cards. It’s the element of surprise that makes these events so much fun. At our last sale, one woman bought an accordion, immediately took it out of the case, and entertained us all until it was closing time. Besides getting some good bargains, you will be supporting P.E.O., a nonprofit international organization of women whose mission is to promote women’s education by awarding grants and providing loans for deserving adults of all ages and in all fields of study. For questions about the Junk in the Trunk sale, please call Diane Johnson at (423) 385-0347. To learn more about the P.E.O. organization, please visit our website at: www.peointernational.org/ or call the Southport Chapter president, Julie Helgesen at (630) 776-5626.
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he first thing you notice about Sheena is her infectious smile, which makes you feel happy. The second thing you notice is her gracious demeanor, which makes you feel as if you are supposed to be there, which was good since my presence on the set was clearly not scripted. I was there to watch a live taping of “Coffee With the Girls,” a web-based talk show created and produced by local filmmaker Sheena Vaught. A woman with the talent, intelligence and determination to forge her own path to a successful film production career right here in Brunswick County, Vaught deserves to be in the spotlight herself.
Sheena says she drew her inspiration for “Coffee With the Girls” from the long-running TV talk show “Hollywood Reporter.” She loved the concept of guests talking around a big table, and believed the format would suit her own vision of telling stories about everyday women who have overcome hardships by leaning on their Christian faith. “I want women whose stories are real and raw. Whose stories of struggles and successes can inspire other women to follow their hearts,” Sheena said. Sheena has been following her own
heart since a young age. Reared in a creative environment – her father is a graphic design artist and her mother is a high school art teacher — Sheena has creativity in her DNA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from UNCW, but after a short stint as an intern with a large production company in Los Angeles, she realized her true aspirations were to be on the set in a hands-on role. She also realized that she had left her heart in North Carolina. She returned home to attend Cape Fear Community College, earning a techni-
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cal degree in film production that led to placements as a production coordinator and, eventually, a script supervisor in the Wilmington film market. “I learned about all aspects of film production from a wonderful mentor named Nina Rogan, who encouraged me to become a script supervisor,” she said. Ms. Rogan was herself a veteran script supervisor who worked on hit movies like “The Thomas Crown Affair” and “The Crown.” Sheena went on to procure roles as script supervisor on films including “Adrenaline,” staring John Schneider of “Dukes of Hazzard” fame,
and BET’s “Frat Brothers.” But just as her career was taking off, the Wilmington film industry was crashing down. Undeterred, Sheena formed a company called ARIMUSE Productions in 2011 and began to produce her own television and film content. Gradually, she built an impressive array of studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, a sound recording system, and sophisticated editing software. Her productions are professional in every way, right down to the catered luncheons and swag bags for her guests. Sheena is not only the creator of “Coffee With the Girls.” On most days she handles it all: lights, camera, and action! For now, she performs the pre- and post-production as well. Her sister, Shanta Vaught-Johnson, helps direct the episodes and there is also a stylist for hair and makeup. “Prior to this year, I had more help, but with the pandemic, I had had to eliminate several roles,” Sheena said. Currently she has one intern from UNCW lined up to do some editing work this summer. If all goes well, she plans to build her crew with more interns and paid staff over the next few years. Like many rising artists, Vaught works a day job to support herself while growing her business. All of her writing and production is done on nights and weekends. Determined to make her mark
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CURRENTS Megan Daniielle, owner of Wilmington-based “Make It Public,” a marketing and public relations firm, and co-owner of Fruition Magazine. Sheena encourages her guests to promote their businesses on her show, believing strongly in the power of women helping women. Daniielle’s story is compelling, having overcome many personal and business challenges that ultimately led to her current success. Unsure at first just how much to share, Daniielle eventually laid it all on the table as she realized the show’s potential to reach others who could benefit from hearing her story. Both Sheena and her host, Mooney Coleman, have a way of making their guests relax and forget about the cameras. As the coffee flows, so does the conversation, fluctuating from personal revelations to professional advice. By the end of the talk, it’s hard to believe these women have just met. Credit goes to Ms. Vaught’s insightfulness. “She is amazing! Amazing! It’s all her,” Mooney gushed about Sheena’s talent for coming up with questions and talking points that allow the epi-
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sodes to develop naturally. “I truly respect and support her vision for the show – making it easy to be the best host I can be!” While Sheena relishes the success of her talk show, her true passion is for writing and directing narrative script, particularly Christian stories that provide a wholesome alternative to provocative TV shows. She has produced several short films, including “The Fervent” in 2016 and “Convicted” in 2019. Last year she completed a touching documentary released on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 called “Where Was I; A 9/11 Project.” Currently, she is working on a documentary entitled “God in My Fingers” about NC artist Ivey Hayes. “Magnolia Network, that’s what I pray for,”
she says when asked what her dream avenue would be. The up-and-coming network, owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV fame, seems like a perfect fit. The stars are open about the importance of faith in everything they do. Sheena is not interested in living the Hollywood life, though. She is determined to make her mark right here in Brunswick County, and with the burgeoning growth of Wilmington’s film industry drawing attention to this area, it seems like her faith is steering her in the right direction. “I love it here and I want to stay here. And I want to inspire other people in this area to pursue careers in film and production right here at home,” she said. In fact, her conviction is so strong that she named her own creative enterprise “Tower 5 Media” as a tribute to the five beaches of Brunswick County. Season Four of “Coffee With the Girls” will air on Facebook the third week of April, 2022. To learn more about Sheena’s film work check out her website: www.sheenavaugt.com.
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No matter if you don’t have a Hollywood-style movie camera set-up, said Vaught. “As long as they tell a story that’s clearly conveyed to the audience, and they are family friendly, then any medium can be used.” In a world filled with YouTube videos and Instagram stories, what sets a true film apart from a video, no matter the media used to create the project? “For video work, it’s mostly collected shots placed together,” explained Vaught. “A film tells a story through the use of camera, acting, and a written script. There’s a lot of variables that go into making a film. I always have to tell people a videographer and filmmaker are two different things. A videographer is hired to shoot an event and will edit together a final compilation. \For the videographer, all the elements of filming are set up outside of their control. In filmmaking, the filmmaker sets up everything in order to create the world that was written on paper, from securing locations, acquiring insurance, hiring the right department heads, managing the crew. It’s more moving pieces to being a filmmaker.”
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little more than a year ago, I bought an antique camera at The Painted Mermaid thinking it would make a terrific piece of office decor. When I got it home and started looking at it, I saw that it was a fairly simple machine and that all the parts needed to make a photograph, basically just the aperture and shutter, looked like they were working fine. Long story short, that led to me shooting a roll of black and white film with a camera for the first time in decades. And I was hooked. Since then, I’ve accumulated a small collection of old cameras ranging from 100 to 50 years old. Some of these are small enough that I’ve gotten in the habit of dropping one in the camera bag when I go off to shoot things for Southport and Leland Magazines. One day, I ran across film crews working on Mel Gibson’s “Boys of Summer” down by the Garrison House and stayed to watch and take some photos. I love a pun, so it amused me to be shooting a film shoot on film. Then a lightbulb wen on in my head. Because I can’t let a good pun go, I thought it’d fun to gather a collection of film photos of Southport’s many filming locations. As I mulled it over, the idea grew into a project. I thought it’d be fun to recruit some of our community’s photographers and see how each of them approached the same subject. Since not many people still have operating film cameras, and as an added twist, I’d give them the camera to work with— the newly released black and white disposable camera that Kodak had just released. This idea stayed in my head because I’m my own worst critic and I thought it wouldn’t look nearly as cool outside my own head. One day I did blurt the idea out to Lisa who immediately got as excited about it as I was and began thinking of who we’d ask to participate. We settled on four local photographer friends with a variety of experience and invited them to lunch to share the idea. They embraced it
and one even suggested a teenager she had been mentoring to add to the mix. We handed out the cameras along with the brochure produced by the City of Southport (available in the Visitors Center at the Garrison House) that outlines walking tour of film locations. Southport has been the home of some very successful, and some less successful, Hollywood movie and television shoots since at least the late 80s. It’s a great town that takes well to the role of quaint seaside village. Locals and visitors alike enjoy turning movie production into a spectator sport, and the film crews understand and are very kind to the gawkers. But we were interested in past productions, so with brochures in hand, our happy band set out over the course of a month and captured the images on the following pages. You’ll also find short bios of our volunteer photographers, Michelle Bridges, Cohlie Bynum, Katie Dye, Nick Noble and Karen Sphar. Please support these folks by following them on social media, they are all great talents and do a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of our community. And they are all incredibly good sports. I am indebted to them for helping make this project a reality. We hope you enjoy these looks into Southport’s filmmaking history, and that you head out yourself, brochure in hand, to see for yourself what Hollywood location scouts discovered.
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The Ivan’s sign at American Fish Company attracted almost all of us. The filming of “Safe Haven” was one of those community events that you just needed to experience to understand. The stars (and their spouses) hung out with the locals, they shot almost the entire film in town, and in the end, the town in the film really looked just like Southport in real life. We found it fun to see how different photographers shot the exact same thing, like this sign, and as you’ll see later, the Old Jail. We have different perspectives, due to being different physical sizes of course, but also due to having different ideas of what looks best. But sometimes, it can look almost like the same photo even though it was created on different days by different people. Cohlie Bynum
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The photos on these two pages were all captured by our youngest photographer, Cohlie Bynum. Katie Dorsett-Dye recruited Cohlie onto our team and we were all amazed at her skill. Cohlie was born after the digital revolution and had never used a film camera before. She’d never had to wind a camera to get to the next frame. She’d never had to wait weeks to see how her photos turned out. She embraced the new (or old, I guess) with enthusiasm and spirit and we are looking forward to working with her again. Southport City Pier and Waterfront Park have been used in “Safe Haven” and “Dawson’s Creek.” The Southport Market, above, was used in “Boys of Summer.”
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My name is Cohlie Bynum, I’m a 13-year-old photographer, musician and skateboarder who lives in Oak Island. I have been doing photography for about a year and have grown to love it so much. I use a Canon camera and have grown up in the digital age so I had to learn how to use the film camera. It was a major challenge, but I eventually got the hang of it. It was an amazing experience getting to learn a new style. Although I prefer my usual camera, I will definitely be trying this again. You can find me on Instagram @cohlieblake
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Nick Noble is a retired college professor (Economics -Miami Ohio) having fun with photography at the NC coast. Project was fun. It has been years since I’ve used film. I didn’t like leaving a location and not knowing if I got what I wanted. That was the most difficult part. I have almost no film experience. So I’m guessing I’m not going to dig up a film camera and start a new line. But it was fun to try. I’m sure I’d get better with time. Thanks for letting me be part of your project Instagram @nsqr
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My name is Michelle Bridges. I’m about as local as one can get, I was born and raised in Long Beach (OKI now) and have a deep love and appreciation for our beautiful little seaside community. I knew at a pretty young age that photography spoke to my soul, especially landscapes and wildlife photography. At about 10 years old I was pulling apart my Light Bright toy to use as a fill light. I’d dress my younger cousins up and set up mini shoots and use my 110 camera in my bedroom. I was hooked. Then in a flash along came adult life and four wonderful kids! Photography is still, and will always be, food for my soul. Find Michelle’s work on Facebook at Bridges To Destinations Photography
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Above: Jeffrey Stites, Below: Nick Noble
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My name is Karen Sphar and I have been with the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce since 1988. Photographing people and activities at Chamber events is part of my position, but I never ventured off the auto setting on the camera until a Christmas gift in 2020, a Nikon D5600. I’m enjoying the manual control of a camera and learning from all sorts of resources about photography. My love is wildlife, birds and landscape photography. I loved the black and white disposable camera challenge. With only 27 shots I was forced to slow down my thoughts about how angles and shadows made for a unique composition. My biggest challenge was the idea that I could get close to my subject, because in wildlife and bird photography zoom lenses are your friend and if I got that close, they would fly off or eat me. You can find my photos on my own Facebook page and local groups.
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CURRENTS Everyone took lots of photos at The Old Brunswick County Jail, used in “Crimes of the Heart,” but there were many different perspectives. We had space for only a few here. It’s a classic spot, and now once again open for tours if you want to stop by.
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I am Lisa Stites, Town Clerk for Oak Island, and very part-time assistant to Jeffrey. I love photography, though Jeffrey is determined to make me stop using the auto settings. When Jeffrey asked me what I thought about doing this photography project, he wasn’t sure if it was a good idea. I loved it. We have a lot of talented photographers in our area, an area with beautiful backdrops that literally look like the movie sets they sometimes are. I loved the idea of giving everyone the same medium, which is very different from what we’ve all grown used to with digital cameras and phones, and sending them out with a list of locations but no other real instructions. Jeffrey and I went out together to take our photos, of course. He’s a foot taller than me, so even if we take the same picture from the same spot, it’s really not the same picture. I will generally talk to anyone about anything, and we met people at more than one of our locations. At the Crimes of the Heart house, we met some couples in town for the marathon on Oak Island that weekend. They had already been visiting some of the area watering holes, wanted to know if we were going to buy the house we were photographing, asked us about our project, and then giggled their way down to American Fish. We also met a couple who were friends of a long-time resident of the Brunswick Inn house, and we got to hear stories about the history of the home. We had a great couple of outings, looking at our favorite fishing village through a new lens, and we hope you enjoy our little project. Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner
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ost people don’t realize the amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into songwriting and producing good music. From writing the lyrics to finding that perfect hook, songwriting can be a very personal journey. And putting all the pieces together beautifully in the studio is another painstaking process altogether. After taking a long 25-year hiatus, I somehow found myself in a recording studio again in 2020, which is no less than a dream come true for me. I have also been blessed to work with not only the best local musicians and producers, but I’ve met some great songwriters. One of those amazing artists is Ricky Ottaway from Oak Island.
Last month I spent some time with Ricky at Creation Station Studios when he was finishing up some editing on his latest project. I got a sneak peek into his latest EP which is coming out this Spring. I soon realized that not only is he one of the nicest people you will ever meet, but he is a truly gifted songwriter. I have listened to his first three projects that he has completed in-depth, and I really connected with his writing and progression from one project to another. His music is some-
times raw and exposed, but always relatable, and brutally honest. At times, I felt like he was singing about my life, wrapped in a thick Southern charm. I could not only relate to his music, but I was also inspired to keep writing. Starting with his first guitar as a child, Ricky is now a seasoned songwriter. “My grandfather offered three boys, myself included, a choice between a pony and a fender electric guitar,” said Ricky. “My mom’s background as a sharecropper’s daughter from South Carolina knew all about the upkeep of a pony. She chose the guitar for us.” And the rest is history. Like most artists, Ricky’s musical passions were set aside for years while he worked hard and raised a family. “Playing with several bands and people along the way aided in a better understanding of the guitar and other instruments,” he said. “I loved good literature while in high school, which helped me formulate songs in my twenties. And those songs stayed hidden in a folder for 30 years,” he explained. “About four years ago, my friend Marty Wozniak started up a recording studio and after listening to a cassette of that 30-year-old music, he insisted on recording them.
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An album and two EPs have been the result of a wonderful, excruciating, blissful, terrifying, amazing, and humbling experience. I am forever grateful to Marty for unlocking those songs and the development of new ones,” he said. “We are preparing the third EP and it should be ready by May or June.” People have their own style and method of creating music. Sometimes they hear a melody and can fit the lyrics to the music. Others will read a poem and just hear the melodies. Either way, it is an amazing process. “Both ways of approach have worked for me,” said Ricky. “Whatever comes to mind and heart, I follow. A jingle or collection of chord phrases appears from my subconscious somehow. I don’t understand why the music comes; however, I know God put it in there and sometimes I listen. Sometimes I listen badly, and the song gets too complicated and that’s where friends are a great asset and I let them critique it. The music sets the mood, and the lyrics follow. Sometimes it’s from the past and other times it is something imagined. The songs get better when the critics are truly helping, and the song evolves.” Ricky’s writing is influenced by many different artists and genres while not being defined by any of them. Sometimes his country roots shine through and other times his growly rock voice is a force. His songs openly talk about his faith, family, and human struggle. “I believe a song with multiple key changes and chord variations has more to offer. Great singers like
Otis Redding and Adele expose the soul of a song while guitarists like Eric Clapton and James Taylor shape the mood of songs. There are too many who have influenced me to count as they all bring something special,” he said. “My writing focuses on good life and good stories. A bad past is to improve upon, not to focus on. This attitude has served me well the last couple of years.” Ricky’s current music can be heard and downloaded on www.Rickyottaway.com. Currently, he plays with the popular local band The Cruise Brothers who play all over Wilmington and Brunswick County. Stay tuned to his website for his latest EP coming soon. You won’t want to miss it.
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rom 1861 to 1865, more than 150 prison camps were established by the Union and Confederate governments. While estimates vary widely as to the number of prisoners taken on both sides, the Official Records of the war cites a total of 347,000 men endured the hardships of being prisoners of war. What these detainees suffered and the options they had for escaping is what is discussed at the Tuesday, April 5th meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The guest speaker is Angela Zombek, Ph.D., and her presentation is entitled, “…the Duty of the Prisoner to Escape…”: POWs’ Escape Attempts, Plots, and Ideological Flight.” As in all wars, the victors tend to write the history, and the prisoners have become notorious for a litany of horrors. But the simple truth is that neither side was prepared to accommodate the large number of prisoners taken during the war, which many believed would be of short duration, yet dragged on for four years of incredible misery. Once Union and Confederate soldiers were captured, their opportunity to prove valor on the battlefield ceased. Instead, prisoners of war with-
stood unsanitary conditions, rampaging disease, inadequate shelter and clothing, outright starvation, boredom, threats of harsh punishment for disobedience, swarming vermin, and the psychological stigma of imprisonment. They could, however, fight against the enemy and for freedom by attempting to escape through various means. General Order No. 100 (the Lieber Code, 1863) did not consider POW escape attempts to be a crime, and the breakdown of the Dix-Hill Ex-
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h 0 t g e change Cartel in the summer of 1863 a increased POWs’ desperation for freef dom. POWs’ thoughts of escape often led to psychological comfort rather d than actual emancipation from con-
finement. Some prisoners broke free through mass escape attempts, tunneling, and individual ingenuity at prisons like Camp Chase, Johnson’s Island, the Ohio Penitentiary, Libby Prison, Salisbury Prison, Andersonville, Fort Taylor, and Fort Jefferson. Those who remained in prison, however, sought solace through religion to withstand captivity. More than 49,000 prisoners died in captivity, at least 26,440 Confederate and 22,580 Union, an overall mortality rate of 14 percent. Twelve percent of Confederate prisoners and 18 percent of Union captives never returned from incarceration. Zombek is an historian of the Civil War Era, and is currently Associate Professor of Civil War History at UNCW. She has experience with the National Park Service at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
recently she is managing editor of Kent State University Press’s book series, “Interpreting the Civil War: Texts and Contexts.” Zombek has published several articles on prisons, and is author of Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War. And, she appeared in TLC’s celebrity genealogy show, “Who Do You Think You Are,” and helped Jessica Biel learn about the history of her Civil War ancestor! The Tuesday, April 5 meeting will be held as usual at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Registration begins at 6:15PM, and the program starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome. The visitor fee is $10, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues, and can include a spouse. For more information about the in-person meeting, the easy online registration process, how to attend meetings remotely, or how to become a member, email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com. Or call him at (404) 229-9425.
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fun adventure by exploring all that Dunes Mercantile Gifts & Guitars has to offer. Having both been involved in the arts in our lives, we love supporting the local artist scene by featuring over 25 artists’ pottery, paintings, wood designs, pine needle artwork, shell designs, ornaments and of
course stained glass by Denny. “When customers first come in the store, they usually remark about how good the store smells,” Denny said. “We have some great candle lines that give us that effect. The next words are somewhere between ‘wow’ and ‘I had no idea you had so much beautiful merchandise!’ One circle around the store is never enough. It usually takes them second trip to absorb everything.”
We estimate that 85 percent of our business is from local customers that return often and also bring family members and friends when they visit the area. New merchandise arrives weekly, so there’s always something new including beautiful metal artwork. “Oak Island is such a happy place as the locals are thrilled to live here and the tourists are excited to visit. It’s a win- win situation!” Denny said. We also take pride in our great prices, offering locals and visitors extremely competitive pricing. So…when did the “& Guitars” tag on to store name? Denny has been a musician all his life and has a special love of guitars. It all started as a teen when he
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Biz Spotlight Shelter, for which 100 percent of the proceeds go to each organization. We invite you to stop in and register for a beautiful gift basket featuring a variety of store products valued at over $350 — the winner will be chosen on April 15. Denny and I are ready for the adventure of seeing what new exploits come our way! Visit us at 8600 E, Oak Island Drive because “It’s always an adventure at Dunes.”
worked in a music store and sold many guitars in the 1960s, as well as other instruments. At Dunes, he started by bringing in several used vintage guitars and saw the interest and need in this area. The “Dunes Guitar Bar” is now a proud authorized dealer of new guitar lines featuring Yamaha, Takemine, Tagima, Vintage, AMI, Washburn, Oscar Schmidt and Supro Amps. In addition, we carry some used
guitars, instruments and accessories, and we handle repairs. The guitars are available in all price ranges from beginner to professional musician. Half the fun is sitting down and putting a guitar in your hand to make sure it is the right fit for you. The “Dunes Guitar Bar” is a great place to swap stories (lots of stories!) and past adventures of the many
musicians that come through our store. Dunes Mercantile Gifts & Guitars has had the honor of being named the Southport Magazine 2022 Maggie Award winner for “Most Unique Gifts” followed previously by our 2021 Maggie Award for “Best Hidden Gem.” We are very appreciative of the support and love that the community has given to our little part of this special place we all call home. We believe strongly in donating and supporting local causes and fundraisers and have been actively involved in several different events. Our local pet projects are merchandise that is sold for SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) and Sea Biscuit Wildlife
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SHOWCASE
SBHS Drama Is Back The Story of Beauty and the Beast STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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or the first time in six years, South Brunswick High School is hosting a student drama production. “The Story of Beauty and the Beast” opens Friday, April 1 at 7 pm in the Multi Purpose Room at SBHS, 280 Cougar Road, in Boiling Spring Lakes. Shows continue Saturday, April 2 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 3 with a 3 pm matinee performance. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at the door. Featuring a cast and crew of 24 students, the show is appropriate and fun for all ages. This is a traditional re-telling of the story by playwright Steven Galtfeller. The production will include “witches, a comic chef, greedy sisters, a minstrel and other fun characters -- no dancing dishes,” according to the Brunswick Arts Council (BAC), which provided support for the show including funding for the director of the new Drama Club, Rosina Whitfield.
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“BAC was approached by West Brunswick High School staff who knew of Ms. Whitfield’s background in youth community theatre in other parts of North Carolina and BAC’s interest in helping SBHS create a drama component for their students. Together, we had a meeting with Principal Hodges and collectively agreed
With a cast and crew of 24 students, SBHS Drama Club presents The Story of Beauty and the Beast April 1-3 in the Multi-Purpose Room at South Brusnwick High School
to move forward with the creation of this club,” said BAC Executive Director Mary Beth Livers. “As the designated County Partner with NC Arts Council, Brunswick Arts Council feels all schools should be offering a strong variety of arts curriculum. It is well documented the cognitive ties between creativity (arts), play (sports), and
academic abilities & achievements,” said Livers. “It is our goal that SBHS reinstate theatre/drama production curriculum next school year.”
Whitfield, who moved to Oak Island in 2021 after retiring as Artistic Director of Greensboro’s Drama Center, recently directed Brunswick Little Theatre’s production of “37 Postcards,” and recruited
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help on sets and lights and sound from that show’s crew. “I met Rick Roberts and Andy Parks while directing ’37 Postcards’ at Brunswick Little Theatre,” she said. “They are both awesome professionals. Rick worked at many theatres in New York and New Jersey as a set builder. Andy is a lighting designer who worked out of Raleigh. They both volunteered to help me with the show at SBHS. I am so grateful they were willing to help.” The Drama Club began meeting in January and chose this show as its first
club grows and becomes an integral part of activities at SBHS. Participation in the arts leads to well-rounded students,” she added. “I hope the enthusiastic and hard work from the students involved in ‘The Story of Beauty and the Beast’ cast shows the county that SBHS really needs a drama program,” said Whitfield. “I am willing to help it get established and grow. I am having so much fun. I am indebted to the Brunswick Arts Council. Without them this wouldn’t have happened.”
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production. After an audition process, 17 students were cast and seven took on roles as crew back stage handling lighting, sound and stage management duties, according to Whitfield. Livers said it’s important that many students are “learning the ropes on things such as props, staging, stage design, costuming, lighting and sound. In many of the things we see in our daily lives — films, commercials, videos, songs, live theatre productions— there are so many more jobs that are unseen and necessary beyond the performers.”
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t takes a lot to get your beach house, or even yourself, ready for The Season, but at the Coastal Home & Lifestyle Show on Oak Island on May 14, you’ll see how area businesses are here to help. The second annual Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase on Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to 2 pm at Oak Island’s Middleton Park Ext., 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, will highlight businesses that specialize in home maintenance and repair, outdoor living and supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. The showcase, which is free to attend, will also feature a live performance by the 52nd Street Band and various business demonstrations and food vendors. “The Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase provides an opportunity for residents and second homeowners to connect with many of the businesses that provide home and lifestyle services in our area in a fun and laid-back setting,” said Karen Sphar, event organizer and executive vice president of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. “This annual event
is one of the ways the Chamber fulfills its mission of creating opportunities for the local business community.” Business owners who would like to participate in the showcase are encouraged to complete the online application at coastalhomeandlifestyleshow.com by April 8. The show is open to chamber member businesses and non-members. The vendor fee is $160 for members ($260 for non-members)
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CALENDAR
April
We’ve included events here that are listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.
APRIL 2
1922 Model T Centennial Car Show featuring the Cape Fear Cruisers The Southport Fire Department honors the 1922 fire truck, with a live car show and music from The Back Porch Rockers at Southport’s Waterfront Park. The event culminates with a parade up Howe Street to the Station, where there will be free cake and punch to celebrate.
APRIL 5
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
This month’s Civil War Round Table focuses on the experiences of prisoners of war, with speaker is Angela Zombek, Ph.D. and her presentation “The Duty of the Prisoner to Escape: POWs’ Escape Attempts, Plots, and Ideological Flight.” Program registration starts at 6:15 pm at Hatch Auditorium at Fort Caswell in Caswell Beach. For more information, email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call (404) 229-9425.
APRIL 9
“Junk in the Trunk” fundraiser – Southport The Southport Chapter of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is sponsoring a Junk in the Trunk fundraiser from 9 am to noon in the BCC Southport Center parking lot at 701 N. Lord St. Pick up some household items, games, puzzles, purses, sports equipment, jewelry, paintings, lamps, pillows, holiday decorations, and much more from at least 10 car trunks. P.E.O. is a nonprofit international organization of women whose mission is to further women’s education by awarding grants and providing loans. For more information on P.E.O. or the Junk in the Trunk sale, contact Diane Johnson at (423) 385-0347.
APRIL 9
Easter Egg Hunts for children and dogs Oak Island hosts egg hunts for the kiddos, with scheduled times for different age groups, and even one for dogs. The fun gets started at 10 am at Bill Smith Park, 4446 Fish Factory Road, with the dogs’ egg hunt at 11 am.
APRIL 10
Fundraiser for the NC Maritime Museum at Southport The Back Porch Rockers perform on the Garrison lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport. The concert is free, but gift certificates and items from area business will be raffled off with proceeds benefitting the museum.
APRIL 10
Oak Island Shell and Fossil Show
See she’ll and fossil displays, or buy some for your own projects at Oak Island’s first-ever shell and fossil show. The cost is $3 to attend, except children 5 and younger are free. The show is 11 am to 1 pm at 891 Ocean Drive.
APRIL 13
Daughters of the American Revolution The group meets at 10 am via Zoom and in person, and will hear from guest speaker Rachel Waite of Habitat for Humanity. Guests are welcome to attend. For full details on the meeting, lunch and more information on the organization, contact Regent Martha Koletar, mkoletar@aol.com or Registrar Jane Johnson, jjatbhi@bellsouth.net. Chapter information is available on the blog: https://darbrunswicktownchapter.blogspot.com/
APRIL 14-16, 21-24
Brunswick Little Theatre presents “Mom’s Gift,”a comedy about a mother who returns to her family in ghostly form and who must perform tasks to earn her wings. Performances are at 7:30 pm April 14-16 and 21-23, with matinees at 3:30 pm April 23-24. The Theatre is at 8068 River Road SE, Southport. Visit https://brunswicklittletheatre.com to purchase tickets.
APRIL 14
Egg Hunt — Keziah Park
Join the Friends of the Library for story time and a visit from a special guest in Keziah Park, 113 W. Moore Street, at 10 am.
APRIL 15-16
Tour historic Southport on bike with the Southport Historical Society. The cost is $35 for the tour and bike/helmet rental. Call 910-454-0607 or visit www. theadventurecompany.net.
APRIL 22
Earth Day - Oak Island
Numerous area conservation, environmental, and other local groups will share information on their efforts to protect our environment. Topics include sea turtles, coastal birds, recycling, The Oak Island Nature Center, The Oak Island Ocean Education Center, and more. The festivities are 10 am to noon at the Middleton Park fields, at the corner of SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive.
APRIL 23
Historic Places Ceremony
The John N. Smith Cemetery in Southport has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the plaque will be formally unveiled at a ceremony, 10 am at the cemetery, 225 Leonard St.
APRIL 25
Paddle through History
Join Bob Surridge, with the Southport Historical Society, and the Adventure Company for a kayak and hiking tour to Sheep’s Island, in the Lockwood Folly Inlet. Fees range from $30 for members with their own kayak to non-members who need a rental. Call 910-454-0607.
APRIL 27
Meet the Author — Barbee Library
The library hosts author Dennis Hetzel, who will speak about his book “Azalea Bluff,” a UFO mystery set in Brunswick County. The program is at 3 pm at the Library, 8200 E.Oak Island Drive. Stop in or call 910-278-4283 to register.
APRIL 29
Arbor Day - Southport
Southport Spring Festival
This annual spring fling features more than 160 vendors selling their home goods, art, crafts and more. There will children’s activities, food, entertainment and the Kiwanis’ annual plant sale. The festival is 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Visit www.DowntownSouthport. com for more information.
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APRIL 16
Historic Southport Bicycle Tour
Members of the City of Southport Forestry Committee will share the history of Arbor Day and Southport’s Tree Heritage and introduce the new self-guided “Southport Tree Walk” tour for attendees to enjoy in the downtown area. The event starts at 11 am, and there will also be free ice cream.
APRIL 30
NatureFest - Southport
Learn about all things nature at this annual festival. Exhibits will be open 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Franklin Square Park and the Indian Trail Meeting Hall on W. Moore Street. There will be information about wild bird rescue, pollinator gardens, NC aquariums, litter prevention, recycling, sea turtles, and other wildlife.
MAY 4
Southport Summer Market
Shop for produce and baked goods, flowers, arts, crafts and more. The Market runs Wednesdays in season from 9 am to 2 pm and has up to 75 vendors each week, all in beautiful Franklin Square Park (corner of Howe and E. West Streets).
Ongoing Events
Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Barbee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. D.I.Y Story Time for children Monday through Friday, 9-3pm at Harper Library and Tuesdays between 10 am and 5 pm at Barbee Library. Check www.folsoi.org for details on life long learners and the Socrates Cafe Discussion Group; the discussion April 25 is on freedom of the press and what it means. The April 12 Zoom session with the Southport Historical Society features memories from the crew of the U.S.S. North Carolina. Call 910-278-4283 (Barbee branch) or 910457-6237 (Harper) for more details, and check the Friends of the Library Facebook page for other events. The Friends Bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.), with new-to-you books, is open Monday through Friday (beginning April 4) from 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am to noon.
Riverwalk Farmers Market
Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
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side, 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,. The museum is hosting day camp over schools’ spring break, and springtime sloop craft kits for children will be available starting April 9, until sold out. Check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Second Wind
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April 1 —Free line dance lessons
April 3 — Open Mic/Jam with Dennis Walton & Friends
American Fish Co.
150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport April 2 — LunaSea, 7-10 pm
April 3 — Cat-A-Tonic, 4-7 pm April 8 — Dave’s Not Home,7-10 pm April 9 — Deep Creek Soul, 7-10pm April 10 —Bill Wehmer, 4-7 pm April 15 —Money Funktion,7-10 pm April 16 — The Doorsmen, 7-10 pm April 17 —Strange Brew, 4-7 pm April 22 — Radio Rehab, 7-10 pm April 23 — Christine Martinez Band, 7-10 pm April 24 — Big House, 4-7 pm April 29 — Southport Johnny & The Bizness, 7-10 pm April 30 — The Feebs, 7-10 pm May 1 — 100 Grand Band, 4-7pm May 6 — NTRANZ, 7-10 pm May 8 — Rev & Co, 4-7 pm
WINE, BEER AND COFFEE MOORE STREET MARKET
130 E. Moore Street, Southport
Coffee, beer and good food, and an outside courtyard and live music too.
AMERICAN FISH CO
150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport
Boat watching and amazing views on the Southport waterfront; open mic night on Thursdays, and live music Frida and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons.
SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM 105 N. Howe St., Southport
Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Check Facebook for specials, tasting events, and snack tray offerings.
SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR 827 N. Howe St., Southport
Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for food truck appearances; music bingo on Sundays.
THE MULLET BAR
112 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport
Cold beers, boat watching and gorgeous views of the Yacht Basin.
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The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island
Good food, a great ocean view and Sunday Sunsets. Check Facebook for music and specials; Music Bingo Mondays and Hump Day Trivia.
Second Wind Sports Bar
8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Live music, dancing and great drinks.
The Office Coffee and Wine Bar
3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later.
The Oasis Bar & Grill 8039 River Road SE
TVs for watching the game, full bar and tasty bar food.
49th STREET BAR AND GRILL
4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.
THE WINE RACK
102 W. Brown St., Southport.
The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories and a cozy patio area to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music.
THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT
1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport Check the Pub’s Facebook page to see the menu and drink specials. Sports programming on eight TVs and live music too!
TIKI TAVERN
104 E. 8th St., Southport
Seating available outdoors, with games, trivia, music and open mic nights; check Facebook for details.
UNCORKED BY THE SEA WINE SHOP & GALLERY 602 N. Howe St. Southport
Shop for a wide variety of wines and craft beers, call 910-454-0633, or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Collector wines, crystal stemware and other great gift items also available.
GRAPE & ALE
8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
Spring Festival 2022!
Friday, April 15: 10am-5pm Saturday, April 16: 10am-4pm Over 160 Craft Vendors Live entertainment Plant and Flower Sale Food Vendors
Children’s Activities Trackless Train First Tee Ramps & Pathways
Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www.thegrapeandale.com, or find them on Facebook
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MARKETPLACE PRIME LOCATION and part of the original 100 lots in the heart of Historic Downtown Southport. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath solid brick home has great ‘’bones’’ and has loads of charm and personality. Located 4 blocks from the Cape Fear River and ICW waterfront. Within minutes you can enjoy the local parks, art galleries, fine dining, shopping. The home itself sits high on a hill in the middle of 2 lots (16 & 18) and is not in a flood zone. The listing also includes the adjacent corner lot (20) which has been recorded with its own Parcel #. If you want even more space, lot 14, on Clarendon Avenue can be purchased separately. Listed at $574,900. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 443-8000.
2651 Maiden Lane, Supply $279,000 | 3 bed | 2 bath. Water Access Community! Newly Renovated Home sitting on 1.10 Acres of land and it is NOT in a flood zone. This home is only 3 1/2 miles from the Holden Beach bridge and the NC Wildlife boat ramp. Recent upgrades include: new metal roof, new LVP floors, new vinyl windows, new sliding doors, new gas logs with a marble tile hearth, and a new front porch deck. The kitchen has some bead-board cabinets and lots of space for cooking and eating. The double oven, the microwave, the refrigerator and the washer/dryer were all purchased in 2021 and they all convey with the sale of the home. The owner will consider leaving the home furnished. The HVAC was installed approx in 2019. There is a carport and a wired storage shed. An extra large gravel drive beside the carport can accommodate your RV or boats & trailers. The year-around Carolina Room on the back of the house has all new vinyl windows and leads out to a large outdoor deck for your grilling and family get-togethers. There is brand-new insulation under the sunroom so you can enjoy this Carolina Room even in the winter. A new irrigation pump was installed for the sprinkler system. For more information, call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 620-8962!
6484 Walden Pond Lane - Southport. Lovely 1/2 acre wooded homesite in the waterfront community of Winding Creek, a small tranquil community along Nancy’s Creek. Property owners can enjoy deep water access via a private boat launch, 200 ft. dock and 260 foot floating dock. This beautiful community also offers walking trails, a stocked fishing pond, picnic area and various wildlife. An approved 4 bedroom permit is on file. This is a unique opportunity for those wanting the space to build their dream home in a private deep water access community in Southport! Listed at $89,900. Call Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 457-7676.
403 W. St. George St, Southport. This amazing property on the corner of W. ST George Street and Clarendon Ave. is in a
703 South 5th Avenue - Wilmington. This charming 3 BR, 2 BA home is just outside the historic district and built in that style. It was remodeled a few years ago to offer open concept living, dining and kitchen areas. Vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors add to the charm. Don’t miss the bricked backyard with a firepit, and the lovely front porch. Listed at $385,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS® Call Connie Kisling at 336-254-6053 for details.
101 S. 7th Street, Wilmington NC | $724,000 | 4 bed | 2.5 bath. Full Renovation Project in Progress Now! This beautiful home is coming together quickly. Old homes have a mystery, history and character that newer homes just can’t match. This home dates back to 1928 and is constructed of old solid brick, it has plenty of natural light through the numerous windows. This is an outstanding example of excellence in craftsmanship and detailing. The Elegant Staircase has a lovely curve to the railing and leads upstairs to four large bedrooms and two full baths. The floors are the original inlaid hardwood floors and they will be refinished and shined back to their beauty. There is a partial basement where you will see the original ‘coal shoot’ that used to feed into the boiler that heated the home. This Roaring Twenties home sits on the very desirable historic corner of Dock St and S. 7th St. Downstairs is the living room, a large dining room, kitchen and half bath. New roof was installed by previous owner approx. 2019-2020. The home has a 1-car garage on the Dock St side of the home and a personal courtyard on the 7th St side of the home to enjoy the beauty of our local Azaleas and Camellias. Anticipated Completion date: March 1, 2022. Call Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 457-7676. For more information, call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 620-8962!
782 Indigo Village Ct, Southport. This well maintained three bedroom Southport townhome is in a desirable location. just a few minutes away from the waterfront, restaurants and shops. The community pool with clubhouse and tennis courts is just steps away. Each of the bedrooms has a private bath. One bedroom is on the main level off the open living-dining-kitchen areas. The kitchen has been recently renovated with quartz countertops, the installation of a coffee bar area and a new refrigerator. Kitchen cabinets have custom features including large drawers for storing cookware and pull out drawers in pantry. Wood flooring in living-dining area and downstairs bedroom. There’s plenty of storage room with walk-out attic and room off porch. Indigo Plantation is a wonderful community on the ICW with a Marina. You want to see this one! Listed at $349,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details
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110 NE 29th Street – Oak Island. This is a unique beach home close to the Recreation Center and beach cross-over. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2-car garage, a private fenced backyard with storage building and an outside shower to rinse off the sand. You’ll enjoy the screened porch and the brick paved patio with grill pad & grill gazebo, and the established, professional landscaping. Listed at $534,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS® Call Brooke Rudd Gaglie at 910-512-1361 for details.
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1105 West Oak Island Drive – Oak Island. Great location – close to the beach. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a twocar garage and additional square footage on the lower level has room for everyone. One mile to beach access and just over one mile to Oak Island Fishing Pier. Listed at $494,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Call Joe Southern at 336-804-2121 for details.
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236 East 11th Street - Historic Southport. Look no further! This home sits on a beautiful, well-maintained, double lot. Only a 5-minute golf cart ride from the Cape Fear River and ICW waterfront. Just think, minutes away from local shops, restaurants, fine dining, parks (local concerts) and Southport’s state of the art marina. So many possibilities! Listed at $535,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®. Call Jwantana Frink at 910-3528025 for details.
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4279 Susan Drive SW - Village Point Estates. Move-in ready, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, 2-car garage. On a .48-acre lot, the backyard is partially fenced with turf inside the fence. Split-level living, with bedrooms upstairs and living area downstairs. Listed at $350,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®. Call BJ Ellender at 910-477-3250 for details.
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DINING GUIDE
Find Something Sure To Please Everyone Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer! Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.
www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.
M PROVISION COMPANY 130 Yacht
8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.
Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-0654
www.provisioncompany.com
Offering a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.
RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL
Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s
SEAFOOD SPECIALTY M FISHY FISHY CAFE
106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
M FRYING PAN
319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.
M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT
1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770 www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.
KOKO CABANA
705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Open Tues - Sun. Seafood Specialties, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads
Email 16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island tor@south910-457-7217 rtmag.com www.mojoontheharbor.com
4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Fun dining featuring fresh local seafood and generational recipes, guaranteed to leave a lasting smile on your face. Come join our small piece of paradise along the coast of Carolina; our team looks forward to greeting you. We welcome boaters to pull up to our docks or contact the Marina Dockmaster on Channel 16, and all others to come down Fish Factory Road and join us for a relaxing meal with a gorgeous view!
SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK
5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.
THE PIRATES DECK
5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar. RE-OPENING SOON!
MODERN AMERICAN EDGEWATER 122
122 Yacht Basin Dr. Southport, (910) 677-6130 Locally Sourced, Hand Crafted Food and Drink served waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin.
THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE
614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541 Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pairing with The Confectionary for off-site and onsite specials occasions. They will work with you to tailor make your event, one to remember. Whether it is at your house or ours..
OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR
Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shellfish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.
101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.
MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR
M MR. P’S BISTRO
MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR
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309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801
SHAGGER JACKS
SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD
8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.
TRANQUIL HARBOR
5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944 Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.
TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING
6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Caribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.
WINE & BEER
UNCORKED BY THE SEA
602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Offering a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers for in-store shopping, curbside pick-up and shopping on-line. Delivering locally. Enjoy sipping wine in the shop while admiring local art or in the courtyard. Wines are available to taste every day. Special orders welcome
BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE
1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.
M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE
5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.
CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS 49th STREET BAR AND GRILL
4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
GRAPE AND ALE
8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,
SILVER COAST WINERY
105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151 Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.
SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR
827 N. Howe St., Southport Huge variety of draught beers, wine, adult slushies and more! Inside and outside seating. Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!
Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.
LONG BEACH DINER
106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-250-1758 Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 2 pm, Delicious, home-cooked breakfast and lunch.
BLUE COW GRILLE
108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner
BOB’S DOGS
8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.
THE WINE RACK
102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees, and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.
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DINING GUIDE CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.
ERIC’S GRILLE
1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.
FAT ANDY’S BURGERS
4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport 910-269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.
JERSEY MIKES
5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261 Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.
CAFE KOA
302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Served Daily!
KOPP’S KWIK STOP II
3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.
LITTLE BIT’S GRILL
5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 A classic burger joint, onion rings and other sides. Breakfast is served, pancakes and bacon.
LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL
601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment that is easy on the wallet and hard to forget. Tiki bar, arcade with two pool tables and plenty of seating to host your work, friend or family fun!
LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER
832 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0444 www.localsfamilydiner.com With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.
LOCO JO’S
602 N. Howe St., #E Fresh, creative asian and American specialties with wine, beer and a now a fully stocked bar
MIDWAY GRILLE
2827 Midway Rd SE Suite 100, (910) 253-0777 Serving “classic American food that Rocks!” for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and entrees available
MOORE DOGS AND MORE 4346 Long Beach Rd, Southport Hot Dogs, BBQ, and MORE!
M MOORE STREET MARKET
130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.
OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB
5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.
OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT
6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old f fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.
OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS
5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, & other quality sandwiches.
OASIS BAR AND GRILL
8039 River Rd. SE, Southport 910-454-4004 Shrimp in every style, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.
THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR
3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com We serve Roast Magazine’s 2016 Roaster of the year, Espresso, Coffee Drinks(Hot, Frozen, Iced) Smoothies, Variety of Red/White Wines & Craft Beer. Also Pastries, Trays, Breakfast and Lunch Wraps.
OLD BRIDGE DINER
132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island 910-250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast & lunch, from fluffy omelets to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Open 6am - 2pm.
OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE 1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.
THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER
501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.
TROLLY STOP
111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.
WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL
4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953 www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu
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from breakfast to home cooked meals.
CHINESE ASIAN TASTE
1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com Takeout traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.
SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR
1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045 Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.
TASTE OF CHINA
4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunanstyle Chinese food.
INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL
116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.
Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.
IRISH PUB OF SOUTHPORT
1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the Reuben or corned beef and cabbage!
JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.
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ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA
5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.
CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant
D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
5013 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 910) 363-8000 Serving home cooked Itailan specialties in a friendly atmosphere.
M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO
5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com
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DINING GUIDE MEXICAN
Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.
DELPHINA CANTINA
10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.
KAI JOE’S
PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH
4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery.
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.
4961 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 454-0757 Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
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DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)
1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.
SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT
524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint. Serving a variety of fish, beef, and veggie bowls. Also offering quesadillas, tacos and hot, homemade soup. Take out or relish your meal under the shaded, outside dinning area.
TACO & BURITTO SHACK 3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179
PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA
1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 A New York Style Pizzeria featuring homemade pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. Also serving a selection of beer and wine.
BEACH ROAD PIZZA AND WINGS
4688 Long Beach Rd, Southport Pizzas, wings, fries, desserts
DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA
101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for handmade, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.
FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA
1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.
MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN
4956 Old Long Beach Road SE ,Southport Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Salads & Wings
PIZZA SHACK
6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.
THE PEPPERONI GRILL
3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com
1671 N Howe St #1b, Southport (910) 457-0083
DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)
8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.
THAI NOODLES AND ICE CREAM
8610 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4011 Noodle bowls and other Asian slecialties with Thai ice cream.
THAI PEPPERS
15 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care. A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.
lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.
RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY
At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.
SIDE STREET BAKERY
417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.
STAARR CAKES BAKERY
200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.
ICE CREAM CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.
FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM
310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.
LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
6324 East Oak Island Drive. Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.
SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR
201 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well. Closed for the Season.
THE SCOOP SHOP
4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321 The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!
5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.
M DAIRY QUEEN
5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371 Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl
BAKERIES/ COFFEE AHOY DOUGHNUTS
5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.
BURNEY’S BAKERY
808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.
ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE
7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.
JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND
4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.
PORT CITY JAVA
113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and
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