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ur first couple of stories this month focus on the Leland Cultural Arts Center and some of the instructors who use the space to share their talents and passions. We spent the day in the LCAC for the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Business Expo last month and we were struck but what an amazing facility it is. The Expo was in a large space that easily accommodated all our tables with room to spare, but that space also serves as a theatre, with a stage and all the tech needed to put on live performances. The lobby area that connects the different work/classroom spaces also serves as a gallery with shows rotating monthly so there is always something new to see. The workshops are set up to serve a variety of artistic media, with spaces for painting, basket weaving and even a full pottery studio complete with a kiln. All of this is in a Town of Leland-owned facility that is easily accessible to the public. We encourage everyone to stop by and see what the LCAC has to offer. Maybe sign up for a class (they are very reasonably priced and the instructors are top notch) or just walk around and see what your neighbors are up to. Your day can’t help but be improved by a little exposure to the arts.
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Sharing Love of Art Meet Some Of The Leland Cultural Arts Center’s Arts & Crafts Instructors STORY BY LISA P STITES
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long with the Leland Cultural Arts Center’s Open House on Aug 28 (see related story in this issue), the Gallery exhibit this month features some of the instructors who teach classes, and we wanted to know more about them and what they do. So we reached out to a few of the instructors who will be featured all month long in the Gallery.
We emailed a few questions to these instructors, and they responded quickly with terrific answers. We got to take a tiny glimpse into who they are as artists, so we thought we’d make this a Q&A piece and maybe also give you a glimpse into the glamorous life of a small-town magazine publisher. Journalists live by deadlines. We’re often doing things last minute, and it’s not because we don’t think ahead. It’s all well and good to start out with a plan for what a story might look like, but you have to be open to where the story may lead. We were planning to write about the Open House, of course, and the
Instructors Showcase. When we were at LCAC a few weeks ago for the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, we wandered around to see what else was going on in the building. Well, mostly I did. I went backstage and peeked out behind the curtains, I wandered through the gallery and I even made my way into the pottery rooms and chatted with some friendly people as they worked. And then I went back and got Jeffrey’s fancy camera and took some pottery pictures. I could have spent hours doing that. And that led me to think that we needed to make this into a lovely spread for the magazine to really feature at least some of the things going on at the Center.
Pam Hickson-Milat has been teaching basket-weaving at LCAC since 2016.
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If there’s any “art” in journalism, it’s learning how to get out of the way and let people tell their stories. These instructors told us part of their stories, and we’re glad to be able to share them with you. Remember though, what you see on these pages is really just a glimpse, and you’ll find out so much more by viewing their work and meeting them and their fellow teachers at the Open House.
Pam Hickson-Milat Basket Weaving
How long have you been weaving?
I started weaving thru classes at the Brunswick Community College in 2004. How long have you been teaching others? And how long teaching at LCAC?
I taught my first basket class in 2011 and have been teaching at LCAC since fall of 2016. Do you create art in other mediums, and if so, do you teach classes in that
as well?
Yes, I fiddle with several thingscrocheting, painting, embroidery, alcohol inks.... But just do those for myself. What do you love best about teaching your art?
I love when a student looks in amazement at their completed baskets. And I take pride in seeing my students grow in the art. What does having your art on display mean to you?
Grateful for the Godly talent bestowed on me. I love to share how many of my pieces are woven as directed by the Holy Spirit. They come out far different than what was in my minds-eye.
John Hebert Pottery
How long have you been doing pottery?
I was accepted into the ceramics program at East Carolina University in 2008 and have been working with wheelthrown and hand building pottery and
Potter John Hebert appreciates working in an ancient art and encourages students to create pieces that show their passion for thier work.
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These paintings by instructor Ronald Williams capture Southport’s picturesque waterfront.
sculpture since.
How long have you been teaching others? And how long teaching at LCAC? I’ve had a handful of students who I taught on my personal wheel, but it wasn’t until I started at LCAC in 2018 that I had classes on a consistent basis.
Do you create art in other mediums, and if so, do you teach classes in that as well? Part of the art program at ECU did include learning many other mediums, including charcoal and graphite drawings, welding, animation, textiles and several others, but I enjoy pottery the most, so it’s easier to share that passion with others. So I’m not currently teaching in other mediums.
What do you love best about teaching your art?
Working with clay is such an ancient art that it resonates in the consciousness of humanity. We learn from ancient cultures based on the pottery we find, and thousands of years from now others will learn from what we create today. That is why I encourage my students to find things they are truly passionate about and we work to create pieces representative of that passion.
What does having your art on display mean to you?
Honestly it’s a bit terrifying, having all those hours of work displaying my innermost thoughts and feelings for the public to gaze upon and hope that my message is interpreted the same way it was conceived. But if you ask me in person I’d tell you I’m happy if a single person is moved in some way, by my work, towards making the world a more beautiful place.
Ronald Williams
Water Color Artist How long have you been teaching others? And how long teaching at LCAC?
I Teach Water Color for beginners 10 am - 12:30 pm Wednesdays and Advanced Water Color Thursdays 10 am -12:30 pm. Over 50 years — I first taught at Cape Fear Community College, Hannah Block Arts Center, and Brunswick Community College. I started in 1969 right after graduating from Parsons School of Design and have been teaching at LCAC since its opening.
Do you create art in other mediums, and if so, do you teach classes in that as well?
I paint Acrylics when the subject is larger than 18” x 24” on canvas. But I only teach my favorite — watercolor.
What do you love best about teaching your art?
The look on my Students’ faces when they get the results they want. It’s very rewarding for me to see them get better in this very hard to do medium. It’s a labor of love for the medium.
What does having your art on display mean to you?
When people purchase my work and tell me they just love it and the way I capture the memories in their lives.
others? And how long teaching at LCAC?
I began teaching Stained Glass in September 2016 at the Art Center, and have been doing it continuously since. I do take the months of May, June, July and August off to allow summer youth classes to utilize the area for their specialties and to travel as much as possible. This includes going to sites where stained glass is available for viewing. Much of it is in churches and cathedrals, but it shows up in many other physical areas as well in countries around the world.
Do you create art in other mediums, and if so, do you teach classes in that as well?
Brook Lindbergh Stained Glass
How long have you been doing stained glass?
I have been doing art in many other mediums during the years, including, woodworking, pottery, metalworking, and now artistic painting in watercolor. With the limits on travel this summer, it has allowed me to take the watercolor classes at LCAC under the direction of the area’s premier artist, Ron Williams. As for teaching, I have not taught in the other mediums, but gained teaching skills as an Instructor in the United States Power Squadron, where I taught classes from the entry level curriculums to the most advanced classes they offered.
I’ve been doing stained glass since1998, about four years prior to moving to North Carolina from Michigan. That makes it 25 years now. My wife and I both took a multiweek class to learn both the Foil method and the Lead Came method. It has been a continuous process for projects for all those years. To that end, when we built in North Carolina, we prepared an extra room to support the craft, having water, sewer and electrical in place. As well, we had built-in work countertop space to hold the grinder and work areas for both of us to work on our separate projects without What do you love best about having to clear the area for other activities. teaching your art? The most satisfying thing about teaching Stained Glass is seeing the compleHow long have you been teaching tion of a project by each of the students.
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Stained glass instructor Brook Lindbergh says the art can be simple or complex but brings a ‘lifetime of joy’ to the observer.
As much as that, it is also fulfilling to see their growth as they progress their skills to greater levels. They are so excited with the result of their project, and most have a yearning to advance their project complexity along the way. Having an Instructor to lean on for more complex tasks brings them back for continued growth in the craft.
The one thing that Stained Glass offers is that it can be both as simple as making a Sun Catcher or night light to as complex as a large window insert that is many square feet in size and very heavy, requiring structural reinforcement to ensure it doesn’t break. The nice thing about Stained Glass is that the projects last for a lifetime and bring joy to the observer
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with all the colors and subtleties of texture and light refraction.
What does having your art on display mean to you?
As with any creative skill, it is always satisfying to see the joy on people’s faces and their conversation when they view objects of beauty. Life should always have these moments available to stimulate you to con-
tinued progress in your craft. Stained Glass certainly provides this opportunity, and the LCAC Instructors Show provides the venue.
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LCAC Open House
Come Meet Instructors And See All Your Local Cultural Arts Center Has To Offer STORY BY LISA P STITES
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t’s never too late to learn something new, or maybe even reinvent yourself. And if you’re looking for the next new thing, stop by the Leland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources’ Open House at the Leland Cultural Arts Center to find out about all the classes and programs offered and meet the instructors. The Open House is Aug 28 at the Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Center’s first Open House was in 2015, when it first opened, and Recreation Supervisor Amy Wells said since
the programming is continuously evolving, it became an annual event.
“We decided to keep the Open House going to let everyone come in, meet our instructors, and get their questions answered about our programs and events,” Wells said. “With all of Leland Recreation being housed at the LCAC now, we are looking forward to expanding the Open House to all the department has to offer. We hope those who attend will gain inspiration to add recreation into their lives.” As many events were, last year’s Open House was virtual, and Wells said staff is excited to welcome everyone back in person this year. LCAC is an active part of the Leland community, with several events, classes and people creating art on any given day. “We have over 80 classes scheduled for our upcoming Fall and Winter season at the LCAC, with even more existing outside of the Center’s walls,” Wells said. “Some of the classes are scheduled for each of the three sessions over the season; others are unique workshops/
programs that will only happen once during this season.” There are dance and acting classes, art classes in all kinds of mediums including painting and fiber, stained glass, pottery, DIY crafts, and all sorts of athletic classes and even kayak outings. One other thing to keep in mind when considering taking a class or participating in a program — scholarships are available for many youth and adult programs, thanks to donations from the Friends of the the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Applications are available at the Center, in the CAPE newsletter or online at https://friendslcac.org/scholarships. Wells said there is a lot of fun planned for this year’s Open House. “We will have crafts for kids to create, an activity for our program discount, and the Wheelz food truck.”
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Floating A Giant Battleship Repairs Completed STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ell, it’s not something you can rehearse,” said Captain Terry Bragg, executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina just after the first flood gates were opened and water began to flood into the basin holding the 80-year-old, 728-foot long, 36,600ton ship. It was good to see everything going according to plan, he said as we walked the length of the ship to open the other two floodgates at the bow. While she may not exactly be completely afloat, the Battleship North Carolina is now back in the water. After nearly a year of work on the ship’s hull plating made possible by a cofferdam that allowed water to be drained from around the ship, the flood gates were opened and the majestic reflection of the battleship is once again visible. More importantly, the ship is ready to continue serving as a memorial to those who fought in World War II for decades to come. “My part as Executive Director is to
ensure the Battleship is here for the next 100 years,” said Captain Bragg, who began as the attraction’s executive director in 2009, just as this project was being conceived. Replacing 4,000 square feet of steel on a ship this size is no small feat. In fact, Captain Bragg said, it’s a feat not accomplished anywhere else. “No one else in the world is repairing a ship of this size in place,” he said. The decision to use the cofferdam and repair the ship on site just made sense, Captain Bragg said. The cost of moving the ship to one of the two dry docks that would accommodate a vessel of the battleships size would have been at least $35 million, while this project cost about $13 million, he said. The cofferdam will also stay in place, making future repairs easier and less costly. The challenges faced on site moving forward, Captain Bragg said, will revolve around living with water. Future projects will work to relieve flooding on the property while preserving the delicate environment, he said.
Battleship North Carolina Executive Director Captain Terry Bragg
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If you’ve not been aboard this piece of history, or if it’s been a while, why not plan
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Riverwalk Growing
Belville’s Riverwalk To Be Extended North Along The Brunswick River STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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elville’s Riverwalk Park is about to grow again! Thanks to a donation of land from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Park’s boardwalk along the Brunswick River will soon extend to the NCDOT facility on Old River Road, almost doubling the size of the walkway. As part of Base 2 expansion, a new fishing pier and canoe/kayak launch are also in the works, according to Belville Mayor Mike Allen, who also said boat rides and water taxi are also being explored as part of the project. The land being donated is mostly wetlands, so the walkway will run just offshore over the Brunswick River. “We’re trying to enhance it so the public can enjoy it,” said Mayor Allen.
fits into the Department of Transportation’s mission perfectly, according to NCDOT Division Engineer for Division 3 Chad Kimes. “It’s moving people,” he said. “That’s what we’re in the business of doing.”
The land donation for the walkway
Aside from its natural beauty, this
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area of the Brunswick River and its shoreline hold some important history. Mayor Allen said that during and after World War II the area was full of
Wilmington-constructed Liberty ships, used to transport personnel and cargo from World War II up through the Korean War, after which the ships were
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Civil War-era gun emplacements can still be found on this land as well as the remains of an old railroad. Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson site Director Jim McKee said he will be doing a survey of the land to try to uncover as much of this history as possible.
The Riverwalk Extension is the beginning of work by the Town of Belville to develop the Brunswick River waterfront. The Belville Vision 2030 Plan is under development and could mean major new amenities for the town. For more information on the Belville 2030 plan, visit the town’s website at www. townofbelville.com/vision2030.
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Preserving History One Beat At A Time
applying fine finishes to wood, understanding the mechanics of how things work, fundamentals of music and returning items to their original glory.”
Southport Bassist Repairs Metronomes STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM
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metronome is a necessary tool for musicians to help them keep time in their music. The classic triangle-shaped wooden boxes with a swinging pendulum commonly sit on top of pianos. Metronomes have changed throughout history, and there are several different types of designs, from ones using a quartz crystal to digital apps. But the classical metronome deserves all the respect for its beauty, mechanical design, and vintage craftsmanship. Brien Sandstrom, musician and wood craftsman, restores these historical treasures to their former beauty. “To me they are like old pieces of art, and it gives me great satisfaction bringing them back to life,” he said. “When I was a teen studying music,
I received a wooden pyramid-shaped metronome made by Seth Thomas as a gift. The Seth Thomas clock company was a couple towns away from where I grew up, and their clocks and metronomes were a known commodity in Connecticut. About three years ago, I realized I no longer had my Seth Thomas Metronome, so I began my search for a replacement. I located a vintage Seth Thomas, very similar to the one I had. Because this was an antique metronome, I took it apart, cleaned it, and brought it back to working condition. This experience made me realize I could take old vintage and antique metronomes and restore them to their former glory,” he said. “As I acquire additional vintage metronomes, the learning process continues, and my restoration pro-
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cess becomes more specific and the finished quality continues to improve. To date, I have restored just under 100 vintage metronomes.” Although he has a BS in Music Education with the Double Bass as his primary instrument, Sandstrom spent most of his career in IT as a computer programmer and consultant. “I also love wood turning. I started with a small lathe making wooden and acrylic pens. My turning these days pretty much consist of making and selling exotic-wood handled Scratch Awls and turning parts for the restoration of vintage metronomes,” he said. “Having a degree in my first love, music, and because a vintage metronome was a key factor in developing my role as a timekeeper in music, restoration of these antique tools made a lot of sense for me. Restoring vintage metronomes uses many of the skills and interests I have; woodworking,
The restoring process is pretty straight forward according to Sandstrom. “Upon acquiring a vintage metronome, I start by cleaning the exterior and assessing its condition. I then perform any needed repairs or replacement of parts,” he said. “The metronome gets logged into my inventory, and it goes into a queue of metronomes to be restored. I typically have around 25 metronomes in the queue,” he said. “My restoration process begins with disassembling the entire metronome. All metal items are removed from the exterior of the wooden case, the movement is removed and taken apart. All metal parts receive an initial cleaning in an ultrasonic cleaner and then
art beat are hand cleaned and polished. The wooden case is polished using multiple grits of a paste polish, then waxed and buffed,” said Sandstrom. “The pieces are then re-assembled, with pivot points of the gears lubricated. Once assembled, the movement goes through a preliminary adjustment to ensure it is in beat, meaning it has an even tick-tock sound when running,” he said. “At this point, the entire metronome is re-assembled and checked for being ‘in beat’ across a range of tempos and also verified to ensure the metronome is beating accurately based on the selected tempo. Depending on the degree of accuracy found, the metronome may then be calibrated,” he said. A lifelong musician, Sandstrom is an established musician playing bass guitar. “I started playing guitar in junior high, and began playing it in my high school stage band,” he said. “I also began studying bass violin at the Hartford Conservatory with the first-chair
Bassist of the Hartford Symphony. I went on to study Music Education in college, with Double Bass (Bass Violin) as my primary instrument. The college I attended was primarily a Classical school, so all my studies were in a classical vein. While in college, I was asked to be the electric bassist in a 7-piece Funk band, who played mostly clubs, 3 nights a week. Since college, I have played in wedding/party bands, 18-piece Big Bands, small Jazz ensembles, off-Broadway musicals, and classic rock bands. Since mov-
ing to North Carolina, I also had the honor of playing 10 shows with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Drifters, and also a show with the Platters.”
up, easy to play instruments in the hands of novice players. Despite having a first guitar that was extremely challenging to play, I still managed to continue studying the instrument, and have been enjoying making live music for over 50 years. My sense is “bad” instruments are a root cause of students abandoning their study of the instrument and if I can make a playable instrument at a reasonable price, maybe I can help that student continue to be a good player, and get as much enjoyment from playing as I have.”
“Just as I love restoring vintage metronomes to their original beauty, I also enjoy rescuing electric guitars and basses,” says Sandstrom. “My goal with this process is to put professionally set-
You can find Sandstrom’s restored metronomes on Etsy under BASandstrom, or email him at Brien421@ gmail.com. You can hear his amazing bass guitar talents in the local bands Cat-a-tonic and Generations. And he also is an author of the eBook, “So You Want to Turn a Pen” which is sold on Amazon.
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Gullah Trail Takes A Big Step Forward National Park Service To Provide Help STORY CONTRIBUTED
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he 30-mile-long North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/ Blueway Heritage Trail project, sponsored by the Brunswick County Branch of the NAACP, has been selected to receive project assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program. “This is terrific news!” said Brayton Willis, NAACP’s Chairman of the trail initiative. “The National Park Service brings to the table exceptional national experience helping local communities throughout the country to develop greenway and blueway
trails, and to receive planning assistance from them is quite an honor.” The Gullah Heritage project is one of 14 nationwide to receive the Nation Park Service’s assistance this year. NPS Project Manager Deirdre Hewitt recognized the growing use and ap-
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preciation of outdoor recreation areas. ““More people in the past year have awakened to the power of parks to improve health, wellness and community wellbeing,” she said. “We are excited to work with these communities and help provide more Americans access to the Great Outdoors.” According to the NPS, the project goal is to develop an overall conceptual plan that utilizes public and local government input. The plan will inform a routing approach for the multiuse trail that includes an outline for marketing and promoting the many historical sites along the 30+ miles of the trail. The North Carolina Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail project starts at the Town of Navassa, meanders through the Towns of Leland and Belville and currently extends through Brunswick County to the City
of Southport. NAACP Branch President, Mr. Carl Parker said, “Collaborating with the National Park Service along with our local Brunswick County governments, the State of North Carolina, and our local non-profits on this ambitious project will bring national recognition to our area. This award will certainly help us plant a seed, a community-based vision, from which this project will grow for our children, grandchildren and their children.” Since February of 2020, the Brunswick County Branch of the NAACP has been engaged with Brunswick County citizens, local communities, state government agencies and local nonprofits to develop the concept of the proposed heritage trail. The trail will be useable from both land and water and will be supported by a future online digital guide. The digital guide will contain the information
and resources needed for either landbased or water-based tourism and will highlight many of Brunswick County’s historical and cultural features. “In our rapidly growing area, this unique opportunity will serve to educate our community and its visitors on the history of our people and their linkage to the Lower Cape Fear River area,” Willis said. The proposed trail, consistent with the Brunswick County Trail Plan adopted in 2017, will accomplish the following: •Preserve, protect, and celebrate the important cultural heritage and historic sites located in Brunswick County while developing sustainable cultural heritage-tourism opportunities and recreation which will include the planned Navassa Heritage Trail, several proposed parks, and other im-
portant local historic venues. •Link into other community-based trail efforts on-going in Brunswick County such as the N.C. 211 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study. •Provide a link to other important greenway and blueway network connections which currently exist or are planned by communities in Brunswick County. The RTCA supports community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation. RTCA’s national network of conservation and recreation planning professionals partner with community groups, nonprofits, tribes and state and local governments to design trails and parks, conserve and improve ac-
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Odell Williamson Auditorium Is Back STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
Live Shows and Movies On the Schedule
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n empty theatre is a strange, kind of eerie place. That feeling also scales with size, so walking around the empty, quiet, 1500-seat Odell Williamson Auditorium bordered on spooky. With no audience in the seats and no set pieces on the stage, the only feature was a lone “ghost light” placed downstage center bearing a plaque honoring Mike Sapp, the facility’s first manager who passed away in May of 2018. But all that is about to change.
Live performance returns to the Odell Williamson Main Stage with the Kingston Trio on September 9 and continues with a wide variety of performances, and now some movies, for the rest of the year. As a lead up to that, and a celebration of the opening of the theatre, Odell Williamson staff will host a relaunch event on August 16, the first day of classes at Brunswick Community College. The event will feature a live radio remote, food and beverages and the opportunity for people to stop by and ask questions, look around the facility and most importantly, buy tickets! “We’re just ready for people to be back,” said Odell Williamson Audito-
rium (OWA) and Campus Event Director Danielle Graves. And she said they are actively trying to expand their appeal to all residents of the county, particularly younger people. “Let’s see what people want,” she said. “We know that they want to get out.” “We had one target base pre-COVID and we want to change that. We want to hit every demographic now,” Graves said. “We want to bring something here for everybody.” The addition of movies to the OWA schedule was a result of changed thinking during the COVID pandemic, Graves said. “We talked about it pre-COVID and I thought it was a lot of money. I’m just kind of in the ‘why not, just try it’ mood. We’re working on getting a sponsor for it.
Everything has changed post COVID, so why not.” The first movie will be “Top Gun” with a matinee on Sunday, Aug. 15 and a nighttime showing on Monday, Aug. 16. The rest of the movie schedule will follow the same Sunday matinee/Monday evening format and will include “Gremlins” and “White Christmas.” Dixieland Kettlecorn will be on hand during movie showings and the longstanding policy barring food and drink from the seating area of the theatre is also changing. Graves said this came out of her conversations with younger folks. “They want us to be House of Blues, with dancing up front by the stage and all that, but now we’re at least letting you bring your drinks into the show with you,” she said. The theatre will retain its focus on live music, Graves said, with Blues Traveler and Shakey Graves on the schedule for September and October, and local favorites the Seas Notes and Brunswick Concert Band returning. The popular Listen Up Brunswick music series will return in the fall as well. The OWA website is also getting an overhaul, Graves said, making it easier to purchase tickets online. And speaking of purchasing tickets, here are all the shows currently confirmed and coming soon, but keep an eye on these pages and social media as more shows are being added.
Aug 15 at 1 pm and Aug 16 at 7 pm “Top Gun” movie. As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things (1986). General
admission is $5
Sept 9, 2021 The Kingston Trio -
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to late 1960s. Admission is $37 and $35.
Sept 30, 2021 Blues Traveler -
The American rock band formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. The band’s music spans a variety of genres, including blues rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock. General admission is $60.
Oct 23, 2021 – Jon Reep -
American stand-up comedian and actor, known as the “That thing got a Hemi?” guy in Dodge commercials starting in 2004. From 2004 to 2006, he played the recurring character Police Officer Gerald Bob in the ABC sitcom Rodney. In 2007, Reep won the fifth season of Last Comic Standing on NBC. General admission is $35
Nov 6, 2021 – Shakey Graves Was Here Tour -
Shakey Graves is an American Americana musician from Austin, Texas. His music combines blues, folk, country, and rock and roll. General admission is $40. Call the box office at 910 755-7416 to purchase tickets, or visit www.bccowa. com
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FITNESS
Summer Heat Help
Staying Hydrated Makes Summer Bearable BY BRIAN TULLY, MS
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here is no doubt we are in the dog days of summer here in southeast North Carolina. Heat advisories are a daily occurrence. The best defense is to stay indoors in the air conditioning. To add to that though, hydration is incredibly important. Sweating is your body’s natural temperature control mechanism. It is hard for your body to generate the proper cooling effect if you are dehydrated. To help survive these hot days, I recommend getting enough water each day. Keep reading to find out how much you need each day, tips for getting it in, and the many benefits that come with proper hydration. Benefits
There are numerous benefits to staying properly hydrated. Some may be obvious and some not so obvious. While this list is not all-inclusive, one thing is certain; the benefits of staying properly hydrated heavily outweigh the harmful effects of dehydration. •The human body is composed of more than 60-70 percent water; the slightest drop in this level can impact all bodily function! •Helps reduce the risks of heart disease. •Helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. •Improves workout performance and recovery. •Decreases the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon, bladder, and breast cancer.
•Helps flush out toxins and waste from your body. •Help you feel energized throughout the day, including improved mental clarity, memory and attention. •Helps deliver nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your body, helping your body function healthily and properly. •Helps relieve joint pain; if you are properly hydrated; your joints will thank you! •Naturally moisturizes the skin, giving it a healthy glow.
How Much Do I Need
Clearly water is important, but how much do you need? As it turns out, “8 x 8” is out. Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water has been a common recommendation given by health and fitness professionals over the years, but there is no scientific evidence to
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support this claim. Some experts suggest that you can take your weight in pounds and divide that in half to get a good estimate of how many ounces of water you need each day. This is a good baseline estimate method and one that we use at Better Together Fitness. It’s easy to figure out and easy to remember. However, this is truly a baseline and you will need to adjust this based on physical activity levels, diet factors, and general climate factors. To get a little more specific with the numbers, the Dietary Reference Intake as published by the Institute of Medicine is 13 cups of fluid (101.4 oz.) for sedentary men and 9 cups of fluid (74.4 oz.) for sedentary women each day. This amount is for actual fluid intake and does not include water provided in foods. Whichever method you are using, remember that this is a baseline amount and more water is recommended for individuals who are physically active or exposed to a hot environment. It is also recommended to include an additional 8 oz. of water for every caffeinated/alcoholic beverage consumed. Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, which cause you to lose water faster. You’ll know you are at a good hydration level based on the color of your urine. Think of the color of lemonade (pale yellow) as a goal indicator. Tips to Reach Your Goal Amount Remember it is important to use these tips to spread out your overall needed intake throughout the day. Don’t chug massive amounts at one time to meet your goal number. That will just increase your
steps for the day with many more trips to the bathroom. •Splurge on the perfect reusable water bottle oOne with a unique design, favorite color, or inspirational message on it oCarry it with you at all times oRefill it as soon as it’s empty •Track Your Progress oUse an app on your smartphone like FitBit, MyFitnessPal, etc. oUpdate the app every time you finish your current bottle/glass •Make it a Ritual oHave a big glass (8-10 oz.) of water at every transitional point of the day: odrink at least 8 oz. as soon as you get out of bed; place it on your nightstand and drink it after turning off the alarm clock ojust before leaving the house owhen you sit down at work owhen you get home from work •Make it Part of Every Meal oEvery time you eat a meal or snack have at least 8-10 oz. of water with it •Drink When You Have a Munchie Attack oAre you REALLY hungry? Hunger can be mistaken for thirst. If it has only been an hour or so since your last meal and you are feeling hunger pains try drinking a glass of water…chances
are you are just a little behind on your water intake •Buddy System oChallenge a family member, co-worker or friend to a fun competition oSee who can hit their goal amount of water more days over a week •Freshen it up with Some Fruit oTry adding fresh lemon, lime, oranges or even cucumber to flavor your water •Create a System oHave one glass (6-10 oz.) every hour on the hour while at work oStop a couple of hours before bedtime, so it doesn’t impact sleep •Make a Rule oFind something you have a habit of doing regularly, and make a rule to drink one full glass (8-10 oz.) of water every time you do it
day, take it slow…add a few more ounces daily until you reach the goal amount specific to you. oYour trips to the bathroom may increase at first, but once your body adapts to the steady supply of fluid, you will go less frequently. These are just a few helpful tips. You don’t need to implement all of them to reach your goal. Pick what works for you. Try one or two. Keep the ones that work for you in your regimen…get rid of the ones that don’t. Stay focused on reaching the end goal and help your body stay cool and healthy. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together. Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com
•Take Baby Steps oIf you are currently nowhere near reaching your goal amount of water each
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COMMUNITY
Fun On The Farm Have Fun And Support The Critters STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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ooking to get away from it all without having to go far away? A trip to an event at the Greenlands Farm on Midway Road may be just the ticket! The family-owned and operated farm offers a variety of events throughout the year, and August brings yoga with the critters and wine night. HOOF Farm Yoga
August 21, 9:30-10:30 am:
Join Helpers Of Our Farm (HOOF) for some therapeutic HOOF Farm Yoga with a baby cow and baby goats! Don’t worry if you have never done yoga: all levels of yogis are welcome. This opportunity is more about experiencing something that improves your mental and physical health. What exactly happens at HOOF Farm Yoga? An experienced instructor will lead you through a half hour yoga flow as cute and sweet furry friends graze, snuggle, lick, or join in on poses. There may even
have a few surprise animals to join! Please come dressed in comfortable attire and bring your own mat or towel that you can wash afterwards. Each session is one hour long and 10-year-olds and older are welcome to enroll for this experience with a suggested donation of $25 per guest. Sessions are limited to 20 guests and donations must be made to hold your spot.
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Session Time: 9:30 -10:30 am Suggested Donation: $25 per person
Event URL: https://www.hoofnc.org/ hoof-farm-yoga/
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All donations support Helpers Of Our Farm (HOOF), a volunteer based nonprofit organization centered around education
and providing a sanctuary for rescued, donated, and in-need farm animals. HOOF’s mission is to provide continued care and a sanctuary to farm animals in need, educate children and adults by creating awareness of rescues and their needs. By teaching animal science, animal welfare (care), and kindness HOOF hopes to create a more caring society and bring a positive influence on the lives of animals.
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Enjoy the sunset next to the farm’s pond with a glass of wine and a small charcuterie pairing. Greenlands Farm’s pond is a beautiful place to watch the sunset! Bring your most comfortable chair and spend a special night with friends or loved ones. Limited tickets available. Additional wine for purchase by the glass. Event Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Tickets: $20 per guest Ticket URL: https://greenlandsfarm. org/farm-products/wine-at-sunset Event URL: https://greenlandsfarm.
org/farm-events/wine-at-sunset-september
About Greenlands Farm Greenlands Farm is a small, three generational sustainable modern homestead farm located at 668 Midway Road SE in Bolivia. The farm is a true reflection of the homestead farm life: growing organic produce, baking fresh in the farm kitchen with farm grown ingredients, and full-circle composting on the farm. Henry and Heather Burkert began growing and feeding the community around 2010. Their daughter, Maud Kelley, and her family joined them in 2012 to help with and live on the farm. The family’s aim is to feed the community through sustainable practices and educate through the farm’s on-site nonprofit farm animal sanctuary, Helpers Of Our Farm. The folks at Greenlands Farm suggest that guests leave the busy world behind and enjoy a slower pace, take time to hear the birds and bugs singing, take time to chat, and take time to connect to the farm lifestyle.
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Cooking Classes
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4-H Is Teaching Youth Kitchen Skills
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he N.C. Cooperative Extension is cooking up some fun learning opportunities for area youth this summer. The Extension is hosting a free face-to-face Teen Cooking Program, Aug. 18 and 19 from 9 am to 2 pm. This program is for 4-H youth ages 12-18 and will be hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office located at the Brunswick County Government Complex. Not yet registered for 4-H? That’s okay! Registration is free, and there is still plenty of time to register prior to this program. Registration will close on Aug. 16. This program is based on the Teen Cuisine curriculum and is a great way to develop beginner and intermediate skills in the kitchen. Angie Lawrence, EFNEP Nutrition Educator with Brunswick County, and Morgan King, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with Brunswick County, will be co-teaching this program. Participation will help teens become self-sufficient in the kitchen while creating healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Throughout the program, participants will learn how to properly cut a variety of different fruits and vegetables and incorporate them into their own recipes, demonstrate proper knife safety, understand basic nutrition and its effect on the body, and of course taste the results of their hard work. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring chefs wishing to learn more about the basics of cooking and knife skills! Kits will be supplied with all materials that are needed. To register for this program, visit: go.ncsu.edu/4h-online. For more information about this opportunity or becoming a 4-H member, please contact Morgan King, 4-H Youth Development Extension
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Leland Under The Lights Car Show
ome out Saturday, August 21 from 3-8 pm for the 17th Annual Leland Under The Lights Car Show at Lowes Food located in Brunswick Forest, Hwy 17, Leland, sponsored by North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce to Benefit NBCC and Education/Scholarship Funds. Enjoy Vendors, Food and Entertainment! Trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Motor, Powder Puff , Kids Choice Award, Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best Import, Top 25, Best In Class, Most Unique and Club Participation.
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What: Teen Cooking Program Who: 4-H youth ages 12-18 When: August 18th-19th // 9 am to 2 pm Where: Brunswick County Cooperative Extension; Training Room and Kitchen Register: go.ncsu.edu/4h-online Youth will learn basic kitchen safety, food safety, nutrition, and cooking skills from Teen Cuisine curriculum.
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Maritime Museum Hosts Art Exhibit
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LGBTQ+ Artists Interpret Maritime Themes
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ort cities have always been a melting pot. But not all of the diverse voices found in them have always been given a platform. Staff members at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport hope a new exhibit is a step toward changing that. “We believe that all people have a story to share and deserve to be represented within the museum,” Education Curator Katy Menne said. MAritime Themed Menne and other staff at the museum collaborated with the Frank Harr Foundation in Wilmington to identify members of the LGBTQIA+ communities whose art also intersects with the maritime community. Following a community campaign, five artists were selected to share their connections with the water. “How Does the Water Speak to You?” Is a temporary art exhibit featuring that work, and it will be on display through Sept. 7 in the museum gallery. Work was not limited to a particular medium, and objects in the exhibit include watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as digital and found object artworks. But they share a common connection: art with a maritime connection created by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic/ally and other terms yet to be identified communities. The exhibit is part of a concerted effort to provide a platform for members of historically marginalized communities. “We had been talking about including different identities in different exhibits and programs,” Menne said. “The art show allowed us to see and hear from diverse communities, another step in showing we’re including all people in the museum.”
found objects. Brooks, who studied fine arts and scene painting at North Carolina School of the Arts and Appalachian State University, said in his artist bio that he has often found his art tends towards a more illustrative and whimsical feel, even when the themes present may be dark. “To me, art is about exploring the human condition, the ways our minds work,” he wrote. “Sometimes it’s the sheer enormity of a child’s imagination while at play; sometimes, it’s the damage that’s inflicted by others, our environments and ourselves.”
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That sort of emotion is the driving force behind the exhibit, Menne said. She explained that maritime history and culture is felt, not just read. By tapping into the breadth of experiences tied to our shores and our coast, she said, everybody can see themselves in the museum. “We’re always looking for more diverse voices, both historic and contemporary,” Menne said. “That way, everybody is welcome, everybody is learning.” For more information, call 910-477-5151 or visit ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com.
The Frank Harr Foundation, an LGBTQIA education and outreach organization, helped identify the artists in the community whose work had ties to the water. Featured artists, their works and media include: Alexander Brooks, Entangled, watercolor; Robin Douglass, Sailboats & Buoys, driftwood, cloth and cork; Achilles Hack, Patroclus and Achilles, digital; Campbell Idol, Hidden Identity, acrylic; Hannah Marley, Small Treasure, glass and 26 Leland Magazine /August /August 2021 / www.LelandMag.com
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Town of Leland — Parks & Recreation
We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-395-9891.
Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and online programs, including: painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow The grounds are open, and distancing protocols are in place inside. There is plenty to do and see outside, 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.
AUGUST
LCAC Instructor Showcase
Instructors at the Leland Cultural Arts Center take this opportunity to show off their works. Stop by and see what these fabulous teachers can create! The exhibit is open during regular business hours at the Center,1212 Magnolia Village Way, and runs through August 28
Leland Library - 487 Village Road
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Health Hacks — Mindless Movement The Brunswick Wellness Coalition hosts Mindful Movement with MaryBeth. This session on chair-based movement is aimed at improving range of motion, reducing anxiety and creating a sense of well-being; 6 pm at the WWAY Event Center, 1224 Magnolia Village Way in Leland.
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Summer Shorts —Brunswick Little Theatre Enjoy six “shorts” — mini skits sure to entertain! Shows are 7:30 pm ThursSat and 3 pm on Sun at the theatre, 8068 River Road SE, near Southport. Visit https://brunswicklittletheatre.com or Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport for tickets.
AUG 14
Southport Clam-a-Jama
Enjoy good food and good music in Southport’s Franklin Square Park (130 E. West Street). This fundraiser will benefit the Save the Hall Y’all campaign, an effort to turn the old Southport City Hall into an arts venue. The menu includes clams, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, chicken, biscuits, desserts and beverages. Bring your blanket or your chairs and enjoy music from Blue Tulip Jazz and the SanDeLand Acoustic duo. Tickets are $40; visit https://bit.ly/
ClamAJama for tickets.
AUG 21
Leland Under the Lights Car Show
Stroll through the Lowes Foods parking lot (Brunswick Forest on US 17) during this annual car show. Awards include Best in Show, kids choice, best paint, Best Ford, Best Chevy, etc. This free event runs from 3-8 pm. Sponsored by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, with proceeds benefitting the Chamber and scholarships. Visit https://bit. ly/LelandCarShow to register a car.
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Summer Thunder — A Nighttime Cannon Firing Have a blast this summer at a nighttime cannon firings at Brunswick Town/ Fort Anderson. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and younger. Gates open at 7:30 pm at the site, 8884 St. Philips Road SE, Winnabow. Locals’ tip: Take some bug spray.
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Open House — Leland Cultural Arts Center Drop by the Center between 10 am and 2 pm to learn all about the many classes and programs available. You
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can even meet many of the instructors, and there will be activities and a food truck.
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New exhibit at Leland Cultural Arts Center Gallery This month-long gallery exhibit features artists Kari Feuer and Claire Clemmons. Feuer creates abstract landscapes and Clemmons makes functional ceramics. Gallery exhibits are open during the Center’s normal hours.
ONGOING EVENTS Riverwalk Marketplace
Fridays and Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
BSL Neighbors Market — Aug 7 Shop for produce and plants, wellness items, arts and crafts, and more at this open-air market in Boiling Spring Lakes, next to the Office Coffee and Wine Bar. The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm.
The Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync. gov/library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Online and hybrid programs are also available; check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.
Brunswick Wellness Coalition
Walk with a Doc on the second Saturday (Aug 14) and Health Hacks (nutrition and physical activity tricks) is the second Monday (Aug 9); both events are virtual via Facebook for now.
Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NE, Bolivia
August 15 — viewing of the movie “Top Gun” Sept 9 — The Kingston Trio - The iconic folk bands performs all the fan favorites Sept 30 — Blues Traveler - American rock band Oct 23 — John Repp - Stand-up comedian and actor John Repp performs Nov 6 — The Shakey Graves Was Here Tour comes to Brunswick County Check out our story on changes coming to the Auditorium’ as it reopens -- page 19
Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Nov 6 — Gloria Gaynor — The iconic singer performs hits including “I Will Survive: and “Never Can Say Goodbye” Nov 7 — Melissa Etheridge performs hits including “I’m the Only One,”and “Come to My Window,” 7:30 pm Nov 20 — ZZ Top — The “Little Band from Texas” comes to the Port City Nov 21 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven with Molly Hines, 6 pm
Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for more information.
Sept 7 — The Price is Right — The popular TV game show comes to the Port City. Oct 2 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Bizet & Chopin featuring Paulo Gualdi Oct 15 —MasterChef Live! Oct 16 — America — The band celebrates 51 years together and performs hits such as “A Horse with No Name,” 7:30 pm Oct 22 — Village People 7:30 pm. The group performs classics such as “Y.M.C.A” and “Macho Man.” Oct 23 — Boz Scaggs, 7:30 pm. The musician performs songs from five decades of his music career, including his most recent album, “Out of the Blues.” Oct 27 — Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 pm - The Tony Award-winning musical inspired by a recording session of icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash,
1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Aug 7 — Jam Sandwich Aug 8 — Justin Jernigan Aug 13 — Cary B Aug 21 — Ladyfinger & The Silver Linings Aug 22 — Justin Jernigan
BEER AND WINE
Aug 4 — Vivace Music Foundation presents “Difficult Grace,” a multimedia concert featuring Seth Parker Woods as cellist, narrator and performance artist. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Aug 7 — The Four Seasons: Vivaldi and Piazzolla
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
Jan 7, 2022 — Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm. The Grammy-nominated Country musician performs.
March 30, 2022 — Cirque Eloize, 7:30 pm. This cirque show centers around the happenings and characters of an art deco hotel.
Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.
Aug 28 — Miles Atlas
Aug 28 — FEEBS
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
The Joyce 1174 Turlington Ave.
1174 Turlington Ave.
Nov 29 — Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 pm
Jan 31-Feb 2, 2022— Cats — The hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
701 N. Third Street in Wilmington
The Joyce
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.
Local’s Tavern 1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.
Bridgewater Wines 1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order take-out.
Blossoms Restaurant Greens) 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.
(Magnolia
Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington Aug 5 — Umphrey’s McGee Aug 6 — Trevor Hall Aug 7 — Eric Gales Aug 8 — Get the Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep” Aug 13 — Moon Taxi Aug 17-18 — The String Cheese Incident Aug 27 —Scott McCreery Aug 29 —Shakey Graves Sept 3 — Brent Cobb and Nikki Lane: Soap Box Derby Tour Sept 11 — The Movement Sept 22 — Band of Horses Sept 24 — Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers Sept 25 — Stephen Marley Acoustic Sept 28 — The Revivalists
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dining guide APPLEBEE’S 1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315 Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting
BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT Magnolia Greens Golf Course 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
BRIDGEWATER WINES 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900 www.bridgewaterwines.com Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm
BRODEE DOGS 103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739 American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
CHARLIE GRAINGERS 1110 New Pointe Blvd #120, Leland (910) 399-7733 Hot dogs, brisket
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CHINGON TAQUERIA 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221 Mexican Food & Drink
CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD 2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland (910) 782-8498 Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches
DUNKIN DONUTS 1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383 Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.
MR. BAGELMEISTER 1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383
ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE 117-G Village Rd NE, Leland Phone: (910) 399-3299
FAMILY PIZZA & SUBS 1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-371-2611
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676
FIVE GUYS 2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997 Burgers, Shakes and more!
FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442 Authentic Italian Fare
FIREHOUSE SUBS 3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007
THE FOREST RESTAURANT Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283
FUZZY PEACH 1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238 Frozen Yogurt
GAYLYN’S DINER 322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533 Breakfast and Lunch
HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707 Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look
ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican
JADE GARDEN 1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880 Chinese
JERSEY MIKE’S 2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300 Sub sandwiches
JIMMY JOHN’S
Pizza, Italian, Bar
WAFFLE HOUSE
503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007 Sub sandwiches
PORT CITY JAVA
111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600 Breakfast Restaurant
THE JOYCE IRISH PUB 1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400 Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage
LATITUDES Compass Pointe, Leland 910-777-7740 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week
LELAND SMOKEHOUSE 503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008 BBQ, Wings, Ribs
511 Olde Waterford Way 1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.
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YUMMI YUMMI 112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077 Chinese
WOK AND ROLL 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025 Chinese
1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808 Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries
SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188 Mexican Food and Drink
SHIRLEY’S DINER LOCAL’S TAVERN 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289 American Bar/Pub, Music
M + K’S KITCHEN 403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030
MIYABI JR EXPRESS 1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358 Hibachi, Sushi
NEW DAY CAFE 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PANARA BREAD 2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland
112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890
SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR - LELAND 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522
SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT 1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021 Japanese, Sushi, Asian
SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q 2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900 Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC BBQ vinegar-based sauce
SUBWAY
Suite 110
103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads
(910) 274-0358
TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA
PAPI’S CAFE
1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598 Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662 Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
PIZZA HUT 112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547
The salmon special at Cape Fear Seafood was amazing!
A huge THANK YOU to loyal reader Carol Brauzer for her very kind note and help in updating our Dining Guide.
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE 143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144 Healthy Choices
PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA 1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001
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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2021 / 2022 Tickets starting at $25!
WilmingtonSymphony.org or (910) 362-7999
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