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3 letter from the editor Bethany Turner offers her picks from this issue.

21 marketplace Everything for sale from refrigerators to real estate.

25-26 spottings Check out photos of your neighbors living life to the fullest on our coast.

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27 occasions March is full of fun. Come see!

CURRENTS 4 cover story

Crafters, musicians, and food vendors will entertain during the Southport Spring Festival

5 civil war round table Brunswick County’s history aficianados gather to hear from Dr. Gordon McKinney

10-11 local theatre Read about Brunswick Little Theatre’s ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ and Amuzu’s country and gospel revue, ‘Southport Southern Nights’

SAVOR

12 southport’s chef We sit down with Chef Stephen Phipps, the culinary guru behind Mr. P’s Bistro

13-15 dining guide Discover the best eateries sure to please the most sophisticated palates

8-9 living shorelines The Town of Oak Island and the NC Coastal Federation team up to preserve our delicate coastline with oysters, as told by Shannon Rae Gentry

life in full bloom:

SHOWCASE

7 coastal consumer showcase Regional businesses will showcase their wares in one place for all area consumers

Cover, ‘Key Lime Shack,’ and inside, ‘Corner of Bay,’ art works by local artist Susan Dade. Photos courtesy of Ricky Evans Gallery.

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Brian Kimball of Loco Jo’s offers his picks for the best springtime brews

The Southport Spring Festival kicks off the area’s most enchanting season page 4

HEALTH

18 renewing resolutions Learn eight tips for keeping fit—and keeping motivated—from RN Leslie Reschly.

WEALTH

20 consolidating retirement accounts Greg Ochipa discusses the pros and cons of rollover IRAs.

HOMESTYLE

22-24 the marsh landing An ode to Carolina nature sits upon the banks of Cottage Creek—and it’s for sale

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s the sun beams down to warm our

upturned cheeks, our souls begin to stretch and move in the reprieve from winter. It’s as if recess has begun in our adult hearts—spring means the return of flowers, butterflies, and more tolerable boating. What is there not to celebrate about this season?

Camellias, unexpectedly for us, fought to make themselves the theme of this month’s issue. Peeking out in bountiful blooms in Franklin Square Park, the flowers arrive in perfect timing for Southport’s Spring Festival. The Kiwanis Club will be selling camellias, among other buds, trees and shrubs, during the event’s annual plant sale. Read more details about the festival on page 4.

The flowering evergreens also display themselves in our March Homestyle feature (pages 22 through 24), as homeowner and landscape architect Roy Pender selected the plant to fit in with the natural environment.

And it’s true—there’s not much better than springtime in the South. Thus, local theatre companies are rejoicing with performances from below the Mason-Dixon line (pages 10 through 11).

Likewise, Lowcountry cuisine graces our pages, as I chat with Executive Chef Stephen Phipps of Mr. P’s Bistro (page 12).

We’re very excited to reveal our brand-new monthly Health column, scribed by local registered nurse Leslie Reschly (page 18). Her fitness and overall wellness tips are not only informative—they’re inspiring!

Folks can also get out and about in the sunshine to help care for our coastline this month. The Camellias are blooming in Southport’s Franklin Square Park. Photo by BethanyTurner Town of Oak Island and the North Carolina Coastal Federation will be constructing oyster reefs on March 20th and 23rd, and they need help. See pages 8 through 9 for details from staff writer Shannon Rae Gentry.

There’s lots more where these articles came from. Go on—take a look.

editor Bethany Turner bethany@southportmag.com Bethany is a nearly lifelong resident of southeastern North Carolina, and she’s already picking out her future homesite in Southport. She, like any good coastal girl, enjoys spending time on the boat in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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life in full bloom:

The Southport Spring Festival kicks off the area’s most enchanting season Story by Bethany Turner What: Southport Spring Festival When: Fri.-Sat., March 29-30 Where: Various locations in Southport Cost: Craft fair is free; $5 to taste and vote in the chili cookoff; $20-25 for 5k run and walk Info: www.downtownsouthport.org www.southport-oakisland-kiwanis.org

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s the red and pink blossoms of azaleas peek out for the first time this year, the Southport Spring Festival will get underway to welcome the warmth and sunshine Easter weekend. Fittingly considered the “thinking of home bush” in Chinese culture, azaleas will be on sale as they are during each festival, and locals and tourists alike certainly will flock to the multiple events Folks gather around the stage at last year’s Southport Spring Festival. Photo by John Sherrill. celebrating the season.

“There are actually two favorite parts of the Spring Festival for me,” Peggy crafts vendor is open until March 22nd, McDonald of the Southport-Oak Island and the application is available online at Kiwanis Club tells. The club co-sponsors www.downtownsouthport.org. The craft the event along with Downtown South- festival will carry on until 5 p.m. Friday, port, Inc. “[One is] providing the oppor- and it will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, tunity for local musicians and kids from March 30th. It remains open through 4 both dance and vocal groups to perform, p.m. Saturday evening. and [the second is] the camaraderie of As well, musical entertainment, chilworking with members of both the Ki- dren’s activities, and the annual Kiwanis wanis Club and DSI. We really do have a plant sale will go down during the event. good time.”

The sale will include azaleas, camellias, a The festival will open at 10 a.m. on Fri- variety of herbs, and more. day, March 29th, with an expected num“We estimate our attendance to be ber of 130 arts-and-crafters showcasing around 14,000, and we attract many tourtheir wares at Franklin Square Park (105 ists during the Easter weekend,” Peggy E. Moore St.). From pottery to barbecue Popelars, president of DSI, reveals. “We sauce, silk floral arrangements to fudge, have been told by some of our visitors jewelry to weather vanes, there will be that they schedule their calendar for Eassomething for everyone at the festival’s ter weekend to come to Southport for the craft fair. Only handmade, original prod- craft festival.” ucts are accepted. Artists already regisNew this year to the over-25-year-old tered will be traveling from as far as Mary- shindig is the sports expo, taking place land, Tennessee and Florida to attend. Of from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Carolicourse, many regional artists will be on- na Maritime Museum (204 E. Moore St.). hand purveying such items as watercolor The expo is a prelude to the fourth annual and giclee prints, homemade dog treats, Kiwanis 5k run and walk. “This is an opalphabet photography prints, and more. portunity for some of our local retailers Registration to participate as an arts-and- and past supporters to exhibit their prod4 southport magazine / march 2013 / www.southportmag.com

ucts,” race director and Kiwanis member Roger Magill details. “Those participating are Omega Sports, Live Oak Nutrition, Side Street Bakery, Adventure Kayak and Ocean Outfitters. These merchants will have special values and discount coupons available for our runners and for the general public.”

The race, which has grown from 153 participants in its first year to 214 last year, will take off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 30th. The application is available online at www.southport-oakisland-kiwanis.org. Pre-registration received before March 30th is $20; registration at the Whittler’s Bench (Waterfront Park at the foot of Howe St.) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on March 30th will be $25. The entry free includes a Kiwanis 5k T-shirt while supplies last. Shirt pick-up and registration will take place at the sports expo, too.

“Our run will begin at the Whittler’s Bench and wind through historic downtown Southport,” Magill says. “Overall male and female winners as well as the top-three winners in each male and female age group will receive a Ricky Evans print. All of our race proceeds go to service the youth of Brunswick County.”

Those who participate in the run and walk—and even those who spend the day

shopping at the craft fair—may work up a great appetite. Grumbling stomachs will be satiated during the 31st annual Robert Ruark Chili Cook-off on Saturday, March 30th. The deadline to register (application is available at www.downtownsouthport. org) is March 18th, and chilis accepted may be traditional red chili or chili verde as described by the International Chili Society. “Because of space, we do limit our participation to 11 chili chef teams,” Popelars explains. “Typically a team has about four to six members.”

Voting will be completed by the public and by judges. DSI suggests each team prepare 10 gallons of chili, as up to 750 attendees have purchased the $5 tickets to sample and vote in past years. This allows for a two-ounce sampling per guest from each team. Chilis will be assessed on flavor, texture of the meat, consistency, blend of spices, aroma, and color.

The tasting and voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and once ballots have been cast and counted, the winners will be announced on the festival stage.

Four cash prizes will be up for grabs, from $50 to $500 for the first-place winner in people’s choice. Cook-off planners also encourage each team to name their chili and to build a theme around that name, including costumes and decorations.

There will be a winner of themes, too.

If chili isn’t one’s dish of choice, the Southport Spring Festival will have nearly all palates covered. “There will be 10 food vendors again this year,” McDonald says. “Foods included will be: hot dogs with chili; Cajun grilled chicken; German bratwurst; Polish kielbasa; Philly steak and cheese; Italian sausage; funnel cakes; homemade ice cream; strawberry shortcake; Italian ice; teriyaki chicken on a stick; vegetable fried rice, fried noodle and egg rolls; kettle corn; pork skins; popcorn; cotton candy; snow cones; shrimp and grits; jambalaya; BBQ ribs; [and] turkey drums.” Of course, lemonade, tea, soda and water come standard to wash it all down.

“The Spring Festival symbolizes the beginning of spring,” Popelars expresses, “with the beautiful weather, flowers blooming, visitors coming into town, and seeing our locals with their children and grandchildren.”

underneath the civil war:

The Brunswick Civil War Round Table hosts historian Dr. Gordon McKinney Story by Shannon Rae Gentry What: Brunswick Civil War Round Table Meeting When: Tuesday, March 5th 6:30 p.m.

Where: Southport Trinity UMC 209 E. Nash St., Southport Cost: $5 guest admission Info: (910) 253-7382 www.brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com

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orth Carolina’s Role in the Civil War was based on innumerable inner conflicts, with major events and issues stemming from geographic isolation in the west, regional politics, competing loyalties and more. Along with the impact of Confederate policies, civilian violence, and the resulting abolition of slavery, this month’s Brunswick Civil War Round Table will tackle all of these matters of the past with guest speaker, Dr. Gordon McKinney. His upcoming presentation is entitled, “This Part of the State is in Deplorable Condition: Civil War in Western North Carolina.”

McKinney is a Northwestern University graduate and published scholar, and he has taught history at three universities. Specializing in 19th-century Appalachian history, McKinney has written several books and articles on central and southern Appalachia, including “Zeb Vance: North Carolina’s Civil War Governor and Gilded Age Political Leader.”

Since the Brunswick Civil War Round Table’s inception in May 2010, the group has brought outside speakers to the podium to discuss expert knowledge and opinions related to various topics revolving around the civil war. The speaker gives a presentation, followed by a question-andanswer session at the end.

Wally Rueckel is the president of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. He says that, with co-founder Tom O’Donnell, their group started, literally, around the dinner table with a handful of Civil War enthusiasts and some retired experts.

“All of those folks were in this area and were associated with the topic

Dr. Gordon McKinney will speak at this month’s meeting of the Brunswick County Civil War Round Table. Courtesy photo

and knew the history here,” Rueckel shares. “Each had different forums to educate the community. We felt that this area would be right for a Civil War round table … It doesn’t mean it was the best thing to focus on, but it was just what we were interested in very deeply.”

When the round table was first getting started, as Rueckel explains, the group wanted this forum to operate differently than round tables of the past 50 or so years, which often revolve around Civil War battles only.

“We didn’t want it to just be the four years of the Civil War—we wanted it to be about the effects leading up to it and the reconstruction afterwards,” he says. “We wanted to have a broader base, and we wanted to have something about the geo-political environment.”

Aside from the traditional talks of battles, topics have revolved around multiple perspectives, matters of reconstruction and the African American role in the war. Forums have included “Civil War Logistics,” “Exploits of Female Soldiers, Spies and Femme Fatales: Heroes or Harlots?”, and “The African American Experience in the Civil War.” “The beauty of it is that probably no one likes all of the topics, but they all enjoy them because they haven’t

thought about them before,” Rueckel says. “For this round table, we wanted the people to know that North Carolina was not a cookie-cutter piece of the South.”

While the March round table also will cover the large number of Union sympathizers in parts of the state and the troubles farmers and their families faced when they had to leave for war, it will tie in how certain events had a lasting effect in North Carolina.

The communications chairman of the Civil War Round Table, Chuck Roedema, says he doesn’t consider himself a history guru but feels that the appeal of their round table is the wide range of topics, such as this, that draw a diverse membership of more than 550.

“When we look around our round table we see a very different audience; we probably see a majority of people who are not Civil War buffs,” he tells.

“But they are just interested in knowing more about this period of history, specifically close to home in the Cape Fear area.”

Though Roedema says the round table also offers participants the chance to socialize with others from the surrounding community, it mainly provides a rare and intimate look into local Civil War history.

“Our meetings are much more than talking about the battles,” he affirms. “It’s really an opportunity to learn about something that very few folks really know about as it relates to North Carolina and [in this meeting’s case] the western part of the state.”

The Brunswick Civil War Round Table will meet Tuesday, March 5th at Southport Trinity United Methodist Church located at 209 E. Nash St. Registration and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting is free with membership. Guest admission is $5, which may be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.

For more information about the Round Table or the meeting, contact Wally Rueckel at (910) 253-7382 or visit the club’s website at www.brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com.

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The Coastal Consumer Showcase connects businesses and customers Story by Bethany Turner What: Coastal Consumer Showcase When: Thursday, March 7th 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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f you haven’t heard about some of the brand-new businesses in town—or even if you’re unaware of the great companies which have supported our community for years—the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce has an event for the cure. Taking place this Thursday, March 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. is the third annual Coastal Consumer Showcase, highlighting local products and services.

“The Southport-Oak Island area attracts many new residents and, as such, there is a constant learning curve for those new residents as they look for the products and services they need to live their lives,” Karen Sphar, the executive vice president of the chamber, tells.

“Likewise, there are so many new businesses in the area that even residents who have lived here, either all their lives or for many years, will find the variety of businesses in our area as a surprise,” she says. “The Coastal Consumer Showcase is a way to introduce the best products and services offered to all residents by our business community.”

The chamber sold out of booths in the event’s first year, and the overflow of businesses spilled over to the side rooms of the St. James Community Center, where the showcase is held annually.

Sphar expects the same this year, and the assortment involved will be vast.

There will be electronics businesses, such as Coastal Computers and EZ Wireless, and pet-related booths from Greenwood Pet Camp and River Road Animal Hospital. Jewelry will be offered

by Renee’s Jewelry and Origami Owl, while Color Me Carolina and Cattail Cottage will have home décor covered.

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The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter attended the 2011 Coastal Consumer Showcase. Courtesy photo

ing Piedmont Natural Gas, CertaPro Painters, Al Fulford HVAC, Tyent USA, D.L. Bianchi’s Brickyard Supply, Coastal Shutters and Blinds, All About Energy Solutions, Carolina Creations landscaping, and A&I Fire and Water Restoration.

Other leading categories for the event are healthcare and senior living, which boast booths from Coastal Companion Care, Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Carillon Assisted Living, Health Plans - NC, Scarless Vein Care, Brunswick Family Medicine, Family Chiropractic Plus, Dosher Memorial Hospital, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry, PeacockNewnam and White Funeral and Cremation Services, and Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

Restaurants will be tantalizing taste buds, including nibbles from Mr. P’s Bistro, Crazy Cake Chicks, Southport Taffy and Fudge, and Silver Coast Winery. And just in time for tax season, certified public accountants Berry, Padgett and Chandler will be available at the showcase, too.

Insurance agents from Wells Insurance, Farm Bureau, and Coastline Insurance will be available, as well as representatives from First Federal

Bank. Booths to get folks involved outdoors even will be set up by Adventure Kayak Company, Freedom Boat Club, and Carolina National Golf.

From Childcare Network to Brunswick Community College to the St. James Small Business Association, the list goes on and will continue to grow after press. To get involved or for more information, contact the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at (910) 457-6964.

What’s more, guests can peruse the Coastal Consumer Showcase at no charge—yes, that’s right—free admission. There will be a Chinese-style auction, wherein consumers will receive one raffle ticket upon registering at the door, and additional tickets will be available for purchase. “We have had televisions, rocking chairs, gift certificates to local restaurants, an air-conditioning unit, and a vacation,” Sphar says of prizes past.

The hope is that many residents of Boiling Spring Lakes, Southport and Oak Island will join the already high number of St. James residents who visit the showcase each year. “We want to make sure that every one in the Southport-Oak Island area community knows this event is for you,” Sphar announces. “Shop small, have a great time doing it, meet new people, and reacquaint with old friends.”

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living shorelines:

The NC Coastal Federation and the Town of Oak Island team up to preserve our delicate coastal habitat with oysters

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iving on the North Carolina coast has its many perks, like oceanfront properties and mild winters, but what would a seaside community be without a healthy oyster reef? Oysters help clean water, remove nitrogen and enhance water clarity, while providing a habitat for a host of fish and crustaceans. Plus, they taste great and are good for us, too.

This month the Town of Oak Island has partnered with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to host two of five volunteer oyster-shell bagging events that have already resulted in about 5,000 oyster shell and marl bags, which must be placed along the shoreline.

So far an average of 25 to 30 people have come out for each event, but public works manager of the Town of Oak Island, John Michaux, says that he hopes to have at least that many turn out at Waterway Park on March 20th and 23rd.

Story by Shannon Rae Gentry What: Oak Island Oyster Reef Construction When: Wednesday, March 20th and Saturday, March 23rd 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days Where: Waterway Park 1504 E.Yacht Dr., Oak Island Cost: Free Info: www.nccoast.org (910) 201-8008

“We try to get a large crowd to make it an easy and fun day,” he says. “If we could have 50 to 75 volunteers each day, that would be great.”

In addition to getting briefed on the restoration logistics and safety, Michaux says that volunteers will get an overall project orientation, including the ecological value of the oyster reef and salt marsh habitat being created and restored.

“Oyster reef habitat is a critical com-

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Malcolm Morrison, a Town of Oak Island Stormwater Advisory Board member, helps build new oyster reefs. Courtesy photo

ponent of a healthy coast,” he tells. “The reefs provide important fish habitat, oysters help to filter pollutants out of the water, and they support commercial and recreational fisheries. Using oyster reefs along the shoreline as ‘living shorelines’ to help control erosion and protect salt marsh habitat is a very positive alternative to using bulkheads, which promote erosion and loss of habitat.”

As volunteers lace their hands with gloves, they will form something similar to production lines in order to hand bags down from the stockpile of bags to the shoreline destination at low tide. Michaux said that once the bottom layer is

built to form the base of the reef, the top layer of bags will follow.

Once the shells are in place, the oysters will begin to spawn during the spring, summer and early fall, which is why starting these restoration projects now is important.

“We build the reefs during this time so that they have the best chance to have oyster larvae settle on them,” Michaux explains. “We should have good oyster settlement on the reefs during the first year, and have one-inch oysters growing on the reef by the next summer. Fish, shrimp and crabs will start to live in, on and around the new reef right away.”

By splitting the project into two days, Michaux says it makes the work more manageable and keeps the day fun and

educational for families who come out to help.

“The event is set up so that families and individuals can participate as they wish,” he describes. “We take time during the day to explain the project, pull nets and show everyone the creatures that live on the reef, and do other educational activities.”

Volunteers may choose to stay as long as 30 minutes, two hours, or the whole

Lee Butzin, a Town of Oak Island Stormwater Advisory Board member, and Ted Wilgis, the Coastal Education Coordinator for the NC Coastal Federation, work to fill bags for the oyster reef. Courtesy photo

day to participate in a variety of tasks suitable for all ages and varying degrees of physical ability. Refreshments including water, energy drinks, snacks and lunch will be available to volunteers, as well as gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, first-aid kits, and other supplies.

Folks should wear clothing which may get wet and dirty, and closed-toe shoes are a requirement.

The Oak Island Oyster Reef Construction volunteers will meet at Waterway Park, 1504 E. Yacht Drive, on Wednesday, March 20th and Saturday, March 23rd starting at 10 a.m. and ending around 2 p.m. Pre-registration is requested and should be done by calling John Michaux at (910) 201-8008 or by

Volunteers fill net bags with oyster shells and marl. Courtesy photo

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In case of rain for Wednesday’s event, folks are asked to come to the Saturday date. The rain date for the Saturday event will be Sunday, March 24th. Plus, volunteers at the reef constrcution will be able to join the NC Coastal Federation at a discounted membership rate of $15.

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southern nights:

Two new shows present the best of the South and tablecloths, from scene to scene.

The Jones Hope Wooten comedies are recognized for their Southern appeal and familiar characters and conflicts. “I like the mix of humor and sentimentality based in experiences most of us can identify with,” Shafer describes.

Likewise, the OBX setting is especially relevant for our coastal community. “There is much in the play for our audience to relate to, from the beach setting and approaching hurricane, to reminiscing about our youthful escapades and the challenges of aging.”

With a surprising twist in the second act, “Dixie Swim Club” should test the bonds of friendship and, hopefully, prove the enduring strength of such loving ties.

Story by Bethany Turner

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ntertainment abounds this month as two shows will open across the area—one a comedic and dramatic theatrical depiction of the lives of five Southern women, and the other a musical revue of country and gospel classic tunes.

“The Dixie Swim Club” March 8-10, 15-17 Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. • Sun., 3 p.m.

Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. (910) 200-7785 $6-17 • www.playhouse211.com Those who look back on “Now and Pictured left to right: Karen Fairfield, Dawn Worden, Then” or “Steel Magnolias” with Candace Hobbs, Sherrill Jolly, and Carolyn Stringer heartfelt nostalgia may enjoy the star in Brunswick Little Theatre’s presentation of ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ which will open at Southern dramatic comedy “The Di- Playhouse 211 on Friday, March 8th. Photo by xie Swim Club,” from playwrights Thom Clemmons.

Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, presented by Brunswick field in the upcoming Brunswick Little Little Theatre.

Professionals with many accolades, Theatre production. Actress Carolyn Jones was a writer for the Whoopie Stringer will tackle the role of Sheree, Goldberg film “Kingdom Come” (an the spirited, organized group leader adaptation of Jones’ off-Broadway with a seemingly perfect life. Lexie— show “Dearly Departed”), while Woo- spoiled, brash, and steadfast in her ten garnered a Writers Guild of Amer- desire to remain youthfully gorgeous— ica award as a writer and producer for will be performed by Dawn Worden.

“The Golden Girls.” Hope has penned Candace Hobbs will take on Dinah, an for most major television networks irreverent lawyer obssessed with her and was the casting director for two re- courtroom career, while Sherrill Jolly will round out the players as the bitter nowned theatres and ABC Television.

Set in North Carolina’s Outer and pessimistic Vernadette.

“I couldn’t ask for a better cast,” direcBanks, their Southern comedy “The tor George Shafer shares. “They not only Dixie Swim Club” follows five women fit the roles beautifully—they are enthuon the journey of their later years in siastic and hard working. A very strong life. Once all mates on their college swim team, the best friends rendez- sense of ensemble is developing.”

That budding camaraderie will vous at the same beach house each August, escaping the rigors of their come in handy as rehearsal continues to opening night. The show calls day-to-day worlds back home.

Jeri Neal, the people-pleasing sweet- for both a plethora of comedic timing heart, will be played by Karen Fair- and intense, dramatic emotions. “The 10 southport magazine / march 2013 / www.southportmag.com

play interested me because female friendships are very different from male friendships,” he admits, “and I wanted to explore this idea.”

“The Dixie Swim Club” pops in on the friends four times throughout a span of 33 years, following them from ages 44 to 77. Through it all, the women must lean on each other more and more for support in surviving the usual suspects: men, sex, marriage, raising children, divorce, and aging.

“The time span provides an opportunity to reveal characters as they respond to different life events,” Shafer says. “Jeri Neal gets a calling to motherhood at age 44; Sheree confronts grandparenthood and the reality she is getting old; Dinah hits a wall in her career; Lexie realizes there’s more to life than a pretty face and big boobs; and Vernadette finally escapes the black cloud that has hovered over her life for decades.”

The play will be outfitted by a unit set representing the living room of the beach house, changing a tad as the next time frame opens. To accommodate, Shafer says the crew will shuffle accessories, like pillows, paintings,

“Southport Southern Nights” March 15-17 and 22-24 Fri.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m. • Sun.: 3 p.m.

Amuzu Theatre $15 • Tickets available at: Ricky Evans Art Gallery (211 N. Howe St.) & Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce (4433 Long Beach Rd.) Info: (910) 523-2552 Many people who turn their noses up at country music often mock, “The songs are all the same: he lost his woman, his truck, his house, his dog.”

But country music is not a cookie cutter of the redneck lifestyle. Rather, these songs can speak to hearts broken, hearts bleeding, and hearts enthralled. Country music speaks right to the core of humanity.

Likewise, gospel music envelopes the core of humanity. All that is compassionate, benevolent, or seeking to be righteous and strong is gospel. And the musical qualities typically uniting each genre are expressive dynamics and impressive vocals. As much will be proved through March when Amuzu Theatre unveils “Southport Southern Nights,” a country and gos-

pel revue.

“Both country music and gospel music connect with the soul by rousing emotions most people keep hidden deeply away from the outside world,” director Cathy Furpless suggests. “They give us the opportunity to indirectly express our thoughts and feelings through the extended joy and sorrow, love and hatred, happiness and frustration of the characters and situations of the music.”

The show will unleash songs from various decades. Classic country selections such as Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” will be performed—while the audience will even hear Miranda Lambert’s 2012 Country Music Awards Song of the Year, “Over You.” Other favorites like John Denver’s “Country Roads,” Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” will be shared, as well as Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” and Garth Brooks’ “The Dance.” “Scattered among the country selections are beautiful renditions of timeless gospel assortments, including everything from Johnny Cash’s ‘Daddy Sang Bass’ to Chris Tomlin’s medley of ‘Amazing Grace/

My Chains are Gone’ and Amy Grant’s ‘Arms of Love,’” Furpless divulges.

The Amuzu is planning a mixture of songs from the last 60 years with a cast of about 15. “Our cast is made up of local and uniquely diverse Brunswick County residents who bring to the Amuzu stage amazing voices and artistry on a host of musical instruments which they share with entertaining grace and eloquence,” the director details.

The majority of the pieces will be solo performances, while the audience will enjoy a few duets and ensemble numbers. However, all of the presentations will be live and accompanied by a band of local residents.

“Costuming will represent the typical country display of jeans, shirts, boots and hats contrasted by formal gowns and tuxedos to reflect the individualistic flavor of each musical selection,” Furpless continues. “Amy McCarthy creates memorable designs set against creative lighting schemes and subtle decoration to support the overall presentation. The staging remains simple changing the placement of the various members of the band and cast while simple choreography is developed to accent the differing themes of each number.”

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southport’s chef: Stephen Phipps shares the story of his culinary education—all the way to his days at Mr. P’s Bistro Story by Bethany Turner

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s you may know, I come from a restaurant family,” Executive Chef Stephen Phipps says as we sit down at the bar of Mr. P’s Bistro. It is the day before Valentine’s Day, and service manager Chris Smith is distributing calls for reservations onto an in-depth, systematic worksheet—a method he’s perfected in the 20 years the restaurant has been open. His organization ensures the kitchen and service staff commands a smooth flow throughout each night.

Such attention to detail is only one of the reasons Mr. P’s Bistro remains successful after so many years in business. A large part of the eatery’s fame is due to the Phippses’ family history, which gave life to Stephen Phipps’ pure passion for cooking.

“Mr. P was my father, who died three years ago,” the chef shares of local icon Norman Phipps. “He was a well-known restaurant man in the area. He built many restaurants around here, and I grew up— as well as my brothers and sisters, and my mother, everybody—working in the restaurants for a lot of years.”

Phipps began cooking in Southport at 16. Thus, many customers of Mr. P’s Bistro are long-time family friends. “These people have seen me grow up, and all of us grow up, since we were kids,” he says. “And here I am, all these years later. I started as a fry cook up there at Sandfiddler in 1979, or something like that—and here I am today.”

In the mid-’80s, Phipps was working with his father in an eatery on Ocean Crest Pier. “My family operated a restaurant over there on Long Beach called the Windjammer—very killer restaurant,” he describes. “My father built it back in 1981, I guess it was, and he ran it for several years after that.”

Phipps, then 19 years old, was approached by his father. “What do you want to do with your life?” the patriarch asked his young son.

“Being 19, 20 on the beach right there— about time to go do something before you get into too much trouble,” Phipps explains with a smirk. “And then we found

out Johnson and Wales was going to open a campus down in Charleston, so we went and checked it out.”

Phipps started at the university in September 1984, earning his associate degree in culinary arts, and graduating with Charleston’s first class in 1986.

From that year until his return to Southport in 1993, Phipps earned real-life experience beside world-class chefs.

“I had dozens and dozens of chefs that made impressions on me—all different kinds of chefs, from French to German to African to Japanese,” he details. “They have an influence on your life.”

Eventually, the famous Lowcountry culinarian Louis Osteen gathered Phipps under his wing at the Pawley’s Island Inn. “I was probably 23 or 24—right out of school—and it was probably my first real hands-on [experience]. From the docks to the fields. From French techniques to making our stocks and sauces every day. Just using fresh, local, Lowcountry Carolina products. It was one of the best restaurants there was at the time. I’d say Lewis Osteen was a big influence. He was a really, really good chef.”

From those years with Osteen, including a stint at one of the chef’s downtown Charleston kitchens, Phipps determined his culinary calling was Lowcountry-style, too. “I worked in Charleston, Wilmington, and the sea islands of South Carolina for a lot of years. That’s where I got my Lowcountry motif; I grew up in it. If I went to California, I’d be experiencing California cuisine—but I stayed around here,” he confirms with proud conviction. “Southport’s my home. I didn’t go that far; I was two or three hours either way.”

With the imprint of several renowned chefs, Phipps returned to his home in southeastern North Carolina to begin a new endeavor. “We actually started in ‘93 as a placed called Harborside,” he tells. “I was thinking about opening a place called Mr.

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Executive Chef Stephen Phipps is at home in the kitchen of Mr. P’s Bistro. Photo by Bethany Turner

P’s—it was going around in my head.”

That inkling, to pay tribute to his father, was derived from an establishment in Louisiana. “There’s a restaurant family called the Brennans,” the chef explains. “They have many restaurants in New Orleans, and one of their flagship restaurants is Mr. B’s Bistro. There’s a restaurant family in Southport called the Phippses—so I thought, I’m gonna open up a place and call it Mr. P’s Bistro.”

The Brennans are recognized for their barbecued shrimp, Phipps tells. “Without a doubt, we’re famous for Oysters Bienville; shrimp and grits; fresh, local seafood,” he says of Mr. P’s. “We do tuna, grouper, lots of flounder dishes—we do an awesome stuffed flounder.”

He assures, however, if a guest doesn’t see a style they want on the menu, he can create it. “Say we’ve got some fresh floun-

der, and you like capers—you want a nice, sautéed flounder piccata.” Phipps slowly and deliberately delivers the name of the dish; it’s clear he is imagining the plate in his mind.

“I can make it—you name it,” he continues. “We do a lot of tuna here. If you’re a fan of tuna: sesame-crusted, seared rare, which is called the Underground Tuna, with wasabi, pickled ginger and Hawaiian barbecue sauce—like a sushi type [of dish].”

Of course, Phipps jokes that it is one thing to talk about his love for cooking, and another to actually cook when the dining room is full of 100 people. “You really want to see what it’s like,” he asks, “step back in the kitchen sometime and I’ll show you an eyeful. I used to thrive [on the stress] a lot— I used to a whole lot. But now after about 30 years, it’s starting to wear on me a little bit. I still enjoy being in it because this is my life; this is what my life has been all these years. I worked so hard to get here.”

Smith, who is married to Phipps’ youngest sister, has been involved with Mr. P’s since the early days. He notes the family interaction and the people of Southport as integral parts of the restaurant. “I’ve formed so many relationships with people over the years and have grown up with them as well,” he shares. “It’s fun to see people come back in, and you get to know them. Some people become great friends that were customers first. And I really appreciate the consistency from what Steve does in the kitchen—it makes my job a whole lot easier.”

What doesn’t get old for Phipps is when new guests come in expressing what positive things they’ve heard about Mr. P’s.

“That’s years and years and years of hard, hard work,” he replies. “You can go anywhere in town and ask them where the best restaurant is—you know where they’re gonna send you? Right here. Just ask anybody. And that’s probably my greatest accomplishment: working with my father as he built all this with us, [to have] a successful, well-known restaurant. It means a lot.”

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Mr. P’s Bistro will continue to serve up the Lowcountry cuisine it is praised for. “Definitely seafood—oh yeah,” Phipps muses. “A good Southern hospitality. Good, fresh food. The Southern way of life, you know?”

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from hand-rolled pizza, Jersey-style breads and authentic Italian, to Southern comfort foods and fresh seafood.

Atlantic Seafood and Steaks

MODERN AMERICAN

5059 Southport-Supply Rd. SE, Southport 457-4477 • www.atlanticsouthport.com Casual dining with variety from seafood, steak, chicken and pasta. Known for its Calabash-style cuisine and low-country classics.

Live Oak Cafe

614 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4360 • www.liveoakcafenc.com Serving creative cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Live Oak Cafe offers dishes such as duck crepes, low-country gumbo, and baked scallops au gratin.

Bald Head Island Club

1 Salt Meadow Trail, Bald Head Island 457-7300 • www.bhiclub.net Offers options, from the Pelicatessen located poolside, to the pub-style Palms dining room or al fresco Palms Terrace to the Grille, the club’s primary dining venue. Full or temporary membership in the BHI Club is required to dine.

Mr. P’s Bistro

309 N. Howe St., Southport 457-0801 • www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

Cape Fear Restaurant and Lounge

The Pharmacy Restaurant

101 W. Bay St., Southport 457-9222 • www.capefearrestaurant.com Family-owned, Cape Fear Restaurant delivers excellent Southern-style cooking in the form of crabs, scallops and, of course, surf ‘n’ turf.

110 E. Moore St., Southport 457-5577 • www.thepharmacyrestaurant.com Fine dining with home-spun appeal abounds at The Pharmacy Restaurant. Enjoy everything from gourmet chicken salad and fish tacos to blackened tilapia and Bouillabaisse.

Fish House Restaurant

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip to home-made desserts and chef specials.

Shagger Jacks

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 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.

Fishy Fishy Cafe

CAFES, DELIS AND GRILLS

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-1881 • www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like shrimp ceviche, Cajun grouper bites, and cilantro crusted Wahoo.

Baked with Love

302 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0044 Offering sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche.

A gem of a café located on Southport’s main drag.

Frying Pan

Beana's Kitchen

319 West Bay St., Southport • 363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as crab salad.

Island Way Restaurant

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 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.

Jolly Rogers

5515 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-7060 The menu features seafood, from shrimp to oysters and more, broiled or fried.

Jones Seafood House

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-5231 Family owned and operated since 1964, this eatery offers seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island • 278-7209

Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana's serves breakfast and lunch.

The Saigon Special from Loco Jo’s: grilled pork served over vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs, peanuts and cucumbers, and Vietnamese dipping sauce, ‘nuoc mam.’ Photo by Bethany Turner

MoJo’s on the Harbor

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 457-7217 • www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics like fried pickles and shellfish steam pots to global dishes such as Italian meat antipasto and Mediterranean-style shrimp and grits.

Provision Company

130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-0654 • www.provisioncompany.com Established in 1933, Provision Company offers a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

Shoals Club

Bob's Dogs

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com

With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to home-style sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

100 Station House Way, Bald Head Island 454-4850 • www.shoalsclub.com A private membership club, Shoals Club emphasizes fresh ingredients and a twist on American dishes. This is especially true in its local grilled tuna, grouper and other seafood items, as well as its excellent steak.

Castaway Keys

Yacht Basin Eatery

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish 'n' chips and more at this sports grill.

122 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 363-4108 • www.yachtbasineatery.com Dishing up goods from both the North and South, Yacht Basin Eatery offers everything

1102 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-0240 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Castaway Keys features a varying menu with items such as a classic Reuben, gator bites and crab nachos.

Chaser's Sports Bar and Grill

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EVENTS Wine Tastings Every Thursday 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • $5+ Uncorked by the Sea 602-A N. Howe St., Southport 454-0633 • www.uncorkedbythesea.com

“Good Wines for a Great Cause” Wine Tastings benefit local non-profit organizations. Join us to enjoy great wines and hors d’oeuvres while helping out a worthy cause. A minimum $5 donation per person is requested. Uncorked tastings raised $1,675 for The New Hope Clinic during summer 2012.

Weekly Wine Tastings Every Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Southport Wine Rack 102 W. Brown St., Southport 457-5147 • www.southportwinerack.com

Our tasting events are a great way to meet other wine lovers, get to know our assorted wines, and learn to discern among the different flavors and regions. No experience is necessary, and we encourage you to bring your friends.

4907 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com Known for real Maryland crab cakes and She-crab soup and offering fresh, local seafood specials along with great entrees and nachos, cheddar fries, and more. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway with slips for docking and a beautiful view, including sunsets. We belong to the NC 10% Campaign.

Duffer's Pub and Grill

928 Caswell Beach Rd., Oak Island 278-9299 • www.oakislandgolf.com

Located at the scenic Oak Island Golf Club, the grill serves up premier burgers and wraps, as well as entrees from prime rib to salmon.

East Beach Diner

4320 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 278-5668 • www.eastbeachdiner.com

Serving pizza with homemade dough, as well as burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs.

Eric's Grille

132 Country Club Rd., Oak Island, 201-1756 Roadside diner serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner—open for 24 hours a day.

Oak Island Restaurant

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island • 201-9925

Here, flounder is prepared the old-fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

Oak Island Subs and Salads

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island• 278-9040

From BLT's with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, this deli serves up quality sandwiches.

Olde Brunswick General Store

1450 50 Lakes Dr., Southport • 845-2707

Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

Russell's Place

5700 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-3070

Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell's place is a little restaurant with a lot of home cooking.

Greenlands Farm Store

5827 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 933-4615 Offering hand-pattied burgers, subs, shrimp, wings, hot dogs and more.

668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia 253-9515 • www.greenlandsfarmstore.info

Farm-fresh, organic and natural ingredients—grown here, made here! Gluten-free and vegan options offered. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, unique sides and desserts.

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island • 278-6430

A classic burger joint, with onion rings and other sides. Plus, breakfast is served, including pancakes and bacon.

Local’s Family Diner

832 N. Howe St., Southport 457-0444 • www.localsfamilydiner.com Within a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu to rival higher-priced eateries.

Loco Jo’s

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, Southport • 457-9009

Do you enjoy good chowder? Then don’t miss this Chowder Cook-off. There will be live entertainment by Lynda Snyder, a wine tasting by Silver Coast Winery, cash bar, chowder tasting, door prizes and a raffle.Trophies for People’s Choice Best Restaurant and Individual chowders & Best Decorated. Proceeds benefit the N.C. 4th of July Festival.Tickets are $8 in advance, available at Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce (4433 Long Beach Rd.); $10 on the day of the event.

Nay-Nay’s Diner

1671 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-9024 Offers old-fashioned, hand-patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

Little Bit's Grill

Chowder Cook-off Sun., March 10 • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • $8-10 Oak Island Moose Lodge 4239 Long Beach Rd., Oak Island 457-5578 • www.oakislandmoose.com

met sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

Kopp's Kwik Stop II

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 845-7700 Kopp's grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.

Maritime Market Cafe

8 Maritime Way, Bald Head Island 457-7450 • www.maritimemarketbhi.com

Serving breakfast classics as well as imaginative daily specials like seafood omelets or banana crepes. As well, lunch includes fresh sandwiches, salads and wraps.

Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore St., Southport • 363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, this market specializes in organic and fair-trade coffee as well as gour-

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Side Street Café

Southport Grill

8429 River Rd., Southport, 363-4712 A casual atmosphere open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Taylor Cuisine Café

731 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0088 Bald Head Marina at Deep Point • 457-7830 www.taylorcuisinecatering.com Putting its Southern style where guests' mouths are, this eatery offers "Taylor-made" fried string beans, fried green tomatoes, country fried steak and more in two locations.

The Boathouse

1643 N. Howe St., Southport, 363-4638 Showcasing classic fish 'n' chips as well as lunch staples such as wraps, and breakfast too.

Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with caribbean-inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.

Trolly Stop

111 S. Howe St., Southport 457-7017 • www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in North Carolina, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one-of-a-kind hot dogs.

Wildlife Restaurant and Grill

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 457-9953 • www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home-cooked meals.

BAJA CALIFORNIA Flying Fish Cafe

705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (at the pier) 278-5504 • www.oakislandpier.com/cafe

Nestled beside the Oak Island Pier, Flying Fish Cafe offers a panoramic view of the ocean and excellent West-Coast cuisine.

BARBECUE The BBQ House

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 201-1001 • www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow-smoked in-house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

CHINESE Asian Taste

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, Southport 457-0988 • www.asiantastesouthportnc. com Take-out traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, General Tso's and more.

Taste of China

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan-style Chinese food.

ITALIAN Bella Cucina

5177 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport 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.

Joseph's Italian Bistro

5003 O'Quinn Blvd., Southport 454-4440 • www.josephsitalianbistro.com Armed with decades of experience and "secret" family recipes, Joseph's Italian Bistro appeals with candle-lit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

JAPANESE Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

8317 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4405 Generous servings from the hibachi grill, as well as decadent sushi.

Tengu Japanese Steak House

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEDITERRANEAN Ports of Call

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com Ports of Call features the cuisines of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Greece, from tapas to gyros. In the bakery, folks will find artisanal breads, rolls, dessert breads, bars, cookies and more.

MEXICAN Plaza Garibaldi

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport

454-0000 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, in a friendly environment. Catering also available.

San Felipe

4961 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 454-0950 Known for fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

PIZZERIAS Dry Street Pub and Pizza

101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 • www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for hand-made, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.

THAI Thai by the Sea

8300 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-6420 Brightly decorated, Thai by the Sea offers traditional Thai including dumplings, with a large selections of dishes and spice levels. Tofu also available.

Thai Peppers

115 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.

The Confectionary

Flip-Flop Bakery

4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island

Blue Sea Cafe

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven-toasted subs and calzones.

5119 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4253 • www.crazycakechicks.com We have a variety of cakes on our standard menu. We also prepare a full line of special order desserts including low-sugar, gluten-free, dairyfree, vegan, and seasonal items by special order.

Ahoy Doughnuts

Pizza Shack

The Pepperoni Grill

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BAKERIES/COFFEE SHOPS

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

808 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 457-9310 Featuring jelly doughnuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

Fresh yeast-raised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily on site in this family-owned doughnut shop.

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Burney’s Bakery

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 Enjoy homemade baked goods, plus specialty coffees, such as cappuccino.

BSL Doughnut Shoppe

3148 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-8996 The doughnuts available in BSL are nearly gourmet: apple caramel, glazed cake, mocha, and more.

1102 N. Howe St., Cottage J, Southport 330-224-6315

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Flying Pig Coffeehouse

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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.

Side Street Bakery

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ELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL of spring with some special brews from Germany and the United States. Traditional German spring beers are dark lagers called Bock beers. The maibock style tends to be lighter in color with more citrus aromas and hoppy bitterness than most bock beers. Ayinger Brewery— or Brauerei Aying, as it’s known in its native country—concocts one of my favorite bocks.

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Celebrator Doppelbock Brauerei Aying Aying, Germany ABV: 6.7 percent Celebrator is considered one of the best doppelbock beers in the world.

As one pours, the brew shows a deep red color and full body. Celebrator is aged in oak barrels for six months, allowing enough time to create a rich flavor and a smoky finish.

Gaffel Kölsch Privatbrauerei Gaffel Becker & Co. Cologne, Germany ABV: 4.8 percent Gaffel Kölsch is a German ale that can only be brewed properly in Cologne, Germany.

The brew acqiures its flavor from yeast that is aged in cold cellars. The beer pours pale with crisp fruit on the nose and finishes with a mild hop. It can be enjoyed as a digestif (an alcoholic beverage served specifically after a meal to aid in digestion). This is an all-around easy-drinking beer for the warmer days ahead.

Dead Guy Ale Rogue Ales Newport, Oregon ABV: 6.5 percent Rogue Dead Guy Ale is brewed year-round to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (also known as All Souls’ Day, November 2nd, according to the Catholic church). Brewed as an ale instead of a lager, it is still considered a maibock. Dead Guy appears copper honey in color with a malty aroma. This brew always pleases my

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palate with a rich flavor and a smooth finish.

Southern Hemisphere Harvest Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico, California ABV: 6.7 percent Southern Hemisphere Harvest is an ale that is brewed using freshly picked hops from New Zealand—the only place to get fresh hops in March.

Within days the hops are delivered and processed; this allows the beer to exhibit peak flavors and aromas.

Pouring copper hues with a spicy flavor and medium head, Southern Hempisphere Harvest offers a fine balance of North American malts.

Spring Fling Ale Blue Point Brewing Co. Patchogue, NY ABV: 5.2 percent Spring Fling uses a perfect balance of German barley and American hops to deliver a full-bodied ale with a per-

Loco Jo’s 602 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 457-9009 fect finish. The brew pours with copper hues and delivers a crisp flavor with hints of nuts and honey.

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health

exercise

EVENTS

Renewing your resolutions

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pring is a time of renewal and new beginnings as the warmth of the sun and the scent of warm weather is in the air. Perhaps your New Year’s resolutions are in need of some renewal?

Or, maybe you never got started in your exercise program despite your intentions. Either way, make the commitment to begin again this month.

If you have never started an exercise program, please consult your family physician before beginning. If you do feel able, try these suggestions:

1

It has been said that it takes 30 days of repetition of a behavior to instill that behavioral change. Set a goal and stick to it for 30 days. Mark this on your calendar.

2

Strive to never let two days pass without exercise. Jot your activity on your calendar or utilize the plethora of apps available for your smart phone, such as MapMyFitness, and many others.

3

by Leslie Reschly, BSN, RN Leslie has lived in Southport since 1990 with her husband and three children. She is employed at Dosher Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse, and she has an interest in fitness and health.

4

Get a workout buddy. Make sure this is someone who is as interested in health improvement as you want to be. You do not need a buddy who skips out on you or leads you to the local ice cream shop instead.

I had the same workout buddy for about 10 years—at 6 a.m. There is no greater motivation than knowing if you do not show that they will be waiting for you and worried about you.

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Proper equipment is key. If you are beginning a walking or jogging program, purchase athletic shoes which provide the right fit for your foot.

Your athletic supply store can assist you with this.

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Look for ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. You’ve heard it before, but here it is again: Take the stairs, park as far away as possible, jog to get the mail.

Aim for activity six days of the week.

A good rule to follow is: three days of cardio, two days of strength training, and one day of alternate activity.

What is cardio? Cardio exercise is the Set a short-term goal that is approtype which raises your heart rate, such priate for you. This is your reward! as fast walking, running, using an ellipPerhaps at three months you will tical trainer, biking or swimming. This run a 5k, or in six months you will buy new is also known as aerobic exercise. Dur- workout pants. Maybe you will sign up for ing cardio exercise, you should be able a new exercise class after two weeks. Or to talk. If you are gasping for breath, maybe when you stick to it for 30 days, slow it down! you can schedule yourself for a massage Strength training can be accomplished to pamper all those new muscles. Perhaps through Pilates, yoga, gym weights or pick up that healthy living magazine at the lifting weights at home. Not a “gym rat,” store to reinforce your goals. you say? There are videos, Pinterest suggestions, and even exercise TV to help Above all, focus on the healthy you get started. you and not your weight! Weight Your alternate activity should be loss is an added benefit but should something new or fun. Try Zumba, trail not define your success or failure. riding at the nearby Brunswick Nature Park biking trails, walking the Southport And remember what your mama told waterfront or the beach, or swimming at you, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, the Dinah E. Gore Fitness and Aquatic try again.” Start again and enjoy spring Center—anything to get you moving! in Southport!

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instructor Pam Moulin, a certified fitness instructor for 27 years, practices her ‘Warrior One’ yoga pose. She earned her yoga certification nine years ago and is currently a level-three Yoga Fit Certified instructor, with a seniors certification as well. She teaches yoga on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Inspirations Dance Centre on River Rd. Courtesy photo

@ the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center 9 E. Boiling Spring Rd., Southport 845-3693 • www.cityofbsl.org

-Zumba: Mon. and Wed., 6 p.m. • $6 -Fit 4 Life: Mon. and Wed., 11 a.m. • $1 -Tai Chi: Mon. and Fri., 10:15 a.m. • FREE -Yoga/Pilates:Tues., 9 a.m. • $5 -Youth Karate:Tues., 6 p.m., $45/month *$50 one-time reg. fee, includes uniform -Zumba Gold:Wed., 10 a.m. • $1 -Tai Chi Weight Loss:Wed., 5:45 p.m. • FREE -Yoga:Tues. and Thurs., 6 p.m. • $5 -Zumba Gold Chair: Fri., 11 a.m. • $1 -TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Fri., 11 a.m. • $28 reg., $4/mo. thereafter

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Funds will benefit the BSL Community Center Playground Equipment Fund.

Yoga for Health and Wellness with Ella Hill St. Peter Lutheran Church 4843 Southport-Supply Rd. 297-6274 • www.stpeterlutheran-nc.org

Boot Camp Class Oak Island Parks & Rec. Dept.

3003 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-5518 • www.oakislandnc.com

Boot Camp focuses on a cardio, fat-burning workout that involves circuits. It is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.The fee is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents per class and payment is made to the instructor.

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Why consolidate your accounts?

Say you have $3,000 sitting in one retirement savings account, $4,000 in another, and $2,000 in a third. They may be costing you money, because most funds charge annual fees for accounts containing less than $5,000.

And once you reach age 70.5, you will have to start taking money out of those accounts. Who wants to keep track of all that IRS paperwork?

Is there a better option?

You can consolidate your IRAs and 401(k)s into a single rollover IRA. Doing so would accomplish several worthwhile investment goals, including: • Receiving just one monthly statement • Keeping track of less paperwork • Having more investment control • Increasing fund leverage • Saving money on account fees

How difficult is it to consolidate?

Consolidation is easy. For many, IRA rollovers are a simple, safe, and secure way to consolidate your retirement assets. And the fund consolidation trend is growing. Some estimates say that more than $370 billion annually will be rolled into IRAs from 401(k)s over the next few years.

What are some other advantages?

Rolling over your funds into a new IRA can expand your retirement portfolio options. For example, some employer 401(k)s only offer limited investment choices, but with a rollover IRA, you can tailor your investments to meet

by Greg Ochipa your precise retirement goals. There are also more flexible distribution provisions with a rollover IRA.

How do I get started?

To set up a rollover IRA, consult a financial professional. In some cases, your advisor will even help you fill out the paperwork to close the other accounts. Keep in mind that some funds charge fees for closing an account.

Are there any disadvantages to consolidating?

Yes. You can borrow from a 401(k) account but not from an IRA. You can withdraw funds without a 10 percent early-withdrawal penalty from a 401(k) if you leave your employer at age 55 or order, but with an IRA you have to wait until you are age 59.5.

With any investment opportunity, it is important to do your homework. Seeking the advice of an investment professional before making any changes to your retirement accounts is advisable.

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308 W.West StreetBeautiful historic home built in 1905. Stately oaks can be found on the three lots this home sits on! 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining room, fireplace, and wrap around porch.

Steps to downtown Southport. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $425,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

209 West Saint George Street - Historic Parish-Frink Home in Southport, NC Completely redone in 1999.

Southport bows, rocking chair front porch, fireplace, whirlpool bath and much more.

Walking distance to everything. Listed at $192,500 by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Call Dot Schuck at (910)5232517

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1000 Newton Drive - $323,500 - MLS#670744. Lovely brick home in family friendly Smithville Woods/Marsh Creek.

The master bedroom is located downstairs with whirlpool tub.

Two bedrooms and bath upstairs plus bonus room. Corner lot with access from both streets. Oversized deck right off the sunroom is delightful for summer entertaining.

Call Verilyn to see this extraordinary home today, (910)470-0527.

1870 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia, NC. Recently updated home on 1.82 acres, with new cedar shake vinyl siding, new windows, roof, water heater, HVAC & carport. Open floorplan with vaulted ceiling & large bedrooms is very appealing. Listed at $135,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Two adjacent parcels, 1.53 acres in front & .895 acres behind are also available. Call Elvira Gilbert (910)619-4087

5008 Seaward Court - $267,900 - MLS#667841. This beautifully appointed home is a rare gem!

Located in Rivermist neighborhood on a quiet cul de sac & has a beautiful view overlooking the pond.

Special features incl: Custom cabinetry in the breakfast area, laundry rm & library; kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabinets, tile backsplash & stainless steel appl. pkg. brick paver patio & the list goes on. The master suite is on the 1st floor. HUGE bonus room, bedroom and full bath. Call Sarah Smith, (910) 443-8000

1005 E. Moore StreetCharming mid-century Southport cottage. 3 bedroom home with metal roof, screened porch, and detached garage. Located on large private lot.

Walk or bike ride to downtown Southport.

1 block from the Cape Fear River! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $139,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

3927 Pepperberry Lane - Spacious, 3 BR, 3 ½ BA home in Arbor Creek with cathedral ceiling in LR, hardwood floors, formal DR with tray ceiling & granite countertops in kitchen.

Great amenities including pool, boat storage & more! Listed at $279,900 by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Call Pat Proctor at (910) 523-0087

5130 Price’s Creek Drive - $399,900. MLS #671281. Spectacular Low Country Southern style home located in Harbor Oaks. This spacious, open floor plan boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire home, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, work island & more! Master suite has large walk-in closet, luxurious bath w/tile walk-in shower; & a sitting room.

Heated & cooled 23x23 workshop area. 2 large porches. Call Sarah Smith, (910)443-8000

10 acres on Poplar Branch Trail in Bolivia - Partially cleared & ready for a home, this property sits high & dry.

The perfect spot for horse lovers or anyone with privacy in mind.

Still, just a few minutes drive from Brunswick Community Hospital & BCC. Listed at $105,000 by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Call Elvira Gilbert at (910)6194087 for details.

413 W. West Street - Classic Southport Cottage just steps to the Yacht Basin!

Located in the heart of Southport. 3 BR, 2 BA, formal dining room & sunroom overlooking backyard oasis. Large lot complete with koi ponds, workshop, and greenhouse! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $425,000.

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QUARTZ counters in the kitchen, freshly PAINTED throughout, exterior HURRICANE SHUTTERS & 240V electrical outlet added in the garage for the family craftsman. Many large windows & sliding glass doors provide a sunny interior & offers terrific views of golfers on South Harbour Village Golf Course which is directly behind this charming bungalow.

The great room has a vaulted ceiling which adds volume; a large fireplace makes an elegant focal point & adds warmth on chilly days. Call Shay Watkins (910)470-0107

614 Clarendon Avenue - $248,000 - MLS #671011. Take a deep breath, relax & enjoy coastal living at its finest in this modern Cape Fear Cottage designed & built by Architect, Jason E. Bigelow for his family. Filled with many unique details, this home boasts a large living/kitchen/dining area & two bedrooms with large walk-in closets.

A large deck off the master suite leads to a private outdoor shower.

Jack & Jill bath suite has crisp white subway tile, Bain Ultra air jet tub, Kohler fixtures & Duravit low flow toilets. Other features include a large front porch, security system, custom made cane woven interior shutters, 10-ft. ceilings, milk glass kitchen cabinets, natural landscaping. Featured in July 2010 Coastal Living Magazine. Call Katherine Hufham, (910) 470-4045

102 SE 12th Street - $275,000 - MLS #671078. Nestled against a spectacular coastal backdrop you will enjoy the sense of tranquility & escape seamlessly into its beachside environment. Few homes enjoy such a privileged position situated between the Unique Public Walkway to the Atlantic Ocean and the NEW Oak Island Bridge. The open floor plan welcomes a casual dining room, living room & kitchen space that makes up the largest room in the home. A large master suite & 2 sunny & cheerful bedrooms are just waiting for YOU to arrive.

This bright, open home is the picture of modern living. Call Torrie, (910) 443-0329

6147 River Sound Circle- Lovely 4 Bedroom home in The Landing in Southport.

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2 story ceilings in living room, chef’s dream kitchen, impressive master suite, Carolina room, and screened porch- this one has it all! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $529,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

222 E. Moore Street - Reduced price on lovely home in heart of Southport! Surrounded by live oaks with views of the Cape Fear River.

3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bonus room, sunroom, and large living room with fireplace.

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222 East 11th Street - Spacious, 4 BR, 3 BA well-built brick & vinyl split level home close to downtown Southport activities.

Upgraded kitchen, new roof and plenty of extras including a triple carport! Listed at $199,900 by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Call Tom Griffin (910)540-2501

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homestyle

Story and photos by Bethany Turner

the marsh landing

Skipjack Circle houses an ode to Carolina nature

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nveloped by live oaks, cradled panels on the white aluminum roof are responsible for by camellias, and sung to sleep by the marsh. heating the water.

The lot contains a separate irrigation system to care for This is the life of the house at 766 Skipjack Circle, which backs up to the banks of Cottage Creek the landscaping which Roy sculpted. His choices include plants that are native to southeastern North Carolina in in Southport.

The 2008 abode is the brainchild of Susan Pender and the back yard, and the design merges with the natural her husband, Roy—the owner of West Fourth Landscape marsh forest.

Architecture. To bring her ideas to life, Susan enlisted the The decking and outside stairs are by Trex, while gorhelp of her son, Cliff, of Solstice Builders, and the design geous coral Bahama shutters wink at passersby. Hurwit of Rich Bandera of Bandera Architecture. With the in- ricane shutters protect on the marsh side in the master put of Tanya Kirby, a local structural engineer, the team bedroom and guest bedroom. The third bedroom overwas able to construct a house which not only pays hom- looks the manicured front yard. age to the nature of the marsh, but it respects the strength The kitchen boasts a Thermador rangetop with a disapof the coast, too. pearing downdraft hood—it slides in and out of the wall Bandera, who is a LEED-accredited professional, en- with the push of a button, literally. The space where a sured the house would be outfitted with the latest green traditional ventilation system would sit is opened up for technologies. It is Energy Star-rated, with qualifying ap- more breathing room in the kitchen. One double sink and pliances, a non-vented attic for conditioned storage, and one large prep sink form two work areas. extra insulation for soundproofing between all rooms.

Inside the living room, 14-foot walls converge in a caAn energy recovery ventilator offers pre-cooling and de- thedral ceiling, and natural white-oak flooring gives it humidifying—or pre-warming in the colder months—of old-world appeal. Southport bow trim adorns every door.

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first and second floors. On the ground level, the Penders enjoy a six-foot-deep indoor salt-water pool, which is heated year-round. Nearby, a two-car garage provides plenty of storage space. Still, just in case, another garage area sits to the back of the house.

The home is located in the Cottage Point neighborhood, which broke ground in 2004. The development is surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, Cottage Creek, and the marsh, and is within biking distance of downtown Southport. When the neighborhood was built, streets were designed to fit into the environment— wetlands and natural dogwood, myrtle, sweet bay and oak—rather than take away from it. Building guidelines encourage the preservation of the city’s historic architectural charm. Jonas Creek, a sister neighborhood, offers the same type of pedestrian-friendly and environmentally conscious living, and lots are currently for sale there (see map and listing on page 25).

The Penders’ home, 766 Skipjack Circle, is listed with Kay Jolliff of Margaret Rudd Realty for $869,000. For more information, contact Jolliff at (910) 523-0624.

• top left: An antique door with frosted glass serves as a partition between the hallway and the living room. The door was salvaged from a South Carolina home, which was being torn down to make room for a bank.

It even displays the original keyhole, providing even more whimsy to the functional décor.

• top right: A large screenedin porch overlooks the marsh, complete with stainless steel cable rail, outside speakers, electrical outlets, and three lighted ceiling fans. The porch’s floor is covered with precast architectural concrete pavers set over waterproof Bituthene. Impact glass is present throughout the house, which is built to Bald Head Island’s structural code— it can withstand 140 mph winds.

Three sets of French doors lead to the porch from the living room and are often left open in warmer months.

• bottom left: Small monochromatic glass tiles offer a Caribbean feel to the bar.

• bottom right: Susan loves to have her cookware handy, so she had a peg board installed to display her pots, pans and utensils on a large kitchen wall.

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• top: The pool room has separate HVAC and dehumidifers.

Two speakers connect to the Dolby Digital 5.1 surroundsound system, and the sliding glass doors are commercial grade. The decking is acidstained concrete. The view outdoors, of course, is of the marsh.

• bottom left: A quaint and rustic-styled mud room leads to the bottom level of the elevator off the two-car garage.

• bottom right: An outdoor hot/cold shower is encased by jasmine and Carolina jessamine vines.

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600 Mackenzie Circle Lot #22 Residential Lot in Jonas Creek Lot sq. ft. (approx.): 8,970 Listing price: $59,000 Info: Kay Jolliff Margaret Rudd Realty (910) 523-0624 courtesy photos: map and lot

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spottings Local chefs and home cooks competed in the gumbo cookoff held Saturday, February 9th, 2013 during the Oak Island Mardi Gras by the Sea Festival, put on by the Oak Island Business Alliance. The people’s choice award and the judges’ award for first in the professional division went to Turtle Island Restaurant and Catering.

Raymond Hitney garnered first place in the non-professional division. Photo by Bethany Turner

Michael Hitt, a junior at South Brunswick High School, shadowed at Cape Fear Regional Jetport on February 6th, 2013. He was participating in Job Shadow Day, coordinated by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Brunswick County Schools’ Career Ready program. Courtesy photo

Ladies registered for door prizes at the Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase, which took place on Saturday, February 17th, 2013 at the Southport Community Building.The event, coordinated by the SouthportOak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, saw over 100 guests this year. Courtesy photo

Southport Tours, run by Rick and Linda Pukenas (also owners of the Robert Ruark Inn) kicked off on February 14th, 2013 with a special ‘Safe Haven’ tour. Tours are available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment and availability; call (910) 750-1951. Courtesy photo

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A sold-out crowd of 240 celebrated Valentine’s Day at a gala dinner/dance at the St. James Community Center.

Guests danced to music by the Brunswick Big Band, directed by Frank Mahoney with soloists Linda Ladrick and Nick Giannatasio. Courtesy photo

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The Rotary Club of Southport meets every Wednesday for lunch at Atlantic Seafood and Steaks. Kris Beasley and Bethany Turner of Southport Magazine had the pleasure of attending as guest speakers on Wednesday, January 30th. Photo of the Wednesday, February 13th meeting by Bethany Turner

Southport PC opened a new office last month at 4831-101 Port Loop Road (near DMV Office), in Southport. Dawn C.Weikle, a certified network engineer, has been working with both small businesses and residential clients in the area for over 12 years. The new shop will make it easier for clients to drop off their computers, but they will still offer on-site service for businesses and in-home service for residential clients. Courtesy photo.

Say hi to Duffy! He participated in Four Legs Good Pet Boutique’s Valentine’s Day photo-shoot fund-raiser for Adopt-an-Angel. Twenty pets in total showed, raising $250 for the rescue group. Photography was provided

by Erin Brown of A Perfect Day Photography.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Golden Pineapple award, which the SouthportOak Island Area Chamber of Commerce gives out to recognize superb customer service from local businesses, as nominated by their peers. (l. to r.) Sam Keziah, Chamber President; Debbie and Ricky Evans, Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery; Emily Humphreys, Port City Java; David Thorp, Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room; Carson Rogers, KFC Taco Bell; Kathi Lauer, National Petland; Emily Giles, Moore Street Market; Jeff Todd, Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering; Jan Park,Carillon Assisted Living; Rich Gwin, Brunswick Air Flight School; Julie Ford, Backyard Wild; Mark Gonzales, Mr. Rooter of Cape Fear; Ali Travis, DVM, River Road Animal Hospital; Colleen Schech and David Gilbreath, Oak Island Deli & Pub. Not Pictured: Island Way Restaurant, Coastline Insurance, Swanson Realty, Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry, Larry Hemby, DDS of Southport Dental Care. Courtesy photo LEFT: The Pilot Club of South Brunswick Islands recently presented Brunswick County Parks and Recreation with a check for $1,300 to purchase two handicap-accessible swings—one for Lockwood Folly Park and one for Northwest Park. The Pilot Club of South Brunswick Islands works to improve the lives of those affected by brain-related disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism. (l. to r., Pam Johnson; Jordan Anderson; Jim Pryor, director of Parks and Recreation; Connie Milliken) Courtesy photo

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occasions Opening Celebration Re/Max Community Brokers Friday, March 1st • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4330 Southport-Supply Rd., Suite 104 Plantation Properties is now RE/MAX Community Brokers. Sign up to win a ride in the famous RE/MAX hot air balloon during the grand opening. Call 1-800-578-8108, or ddaigle@remax.net for more information.

Gallery Reception Friday, March 1st • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Howe Outrageous Art Gallery 307 N. Howe St., Southport The First Friday Gallery Reception at Howe Outrageous will feature works by photographer Chris Webster. Chris strives to capture the elegance, serenity, gracefulness and the extraordinary ambiance of this wonderful coastal life. The exhibit runs through March 31st. 363-4811; www.howeoutrageous.com.

As well, join the other participating galleries on the rest of the First Friday Gallery Walk, including Franklin Square Gallery, Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery, Lantana’s Gallery, Darrell Edwards Art Gallery, and Southport’s Silver Coast Winery & Gallery.

Beach Sweep Saturday, March 2nd • 9 a.m.

Middleton Park Oak Island Dr. at SE 48th St., Oak Island Come out with friends and family to help clean our beach! Registration at Middleton Park at 9 a.m. Call 278-6552 or 278-5518 for more info; event of the Town of Oak Island.

Archaeological Excavations at Ancient Ephesus Saturday, March 2nd • 3 p.m.

Murrow Hall, Southport Trinity UMC 209 E. Nash St., Southport On the shores of the Aegean Sea, the harbor of Ephesus was one of the 12 ancient cities of the Ionian League and home to numerous ruins including the tomb of Cleopatra’s murdered sister, the Basilica of St. John, the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus has since become a significant archaeological site and source of cultural heritage. Dr. Hilke Thuer spent her career combining architecture and archaeology to understand these ruins. Hear stories and research from her work at these ancient sites. Reg. required; call the NC Maritime Museum, 457-0003.

Drum for Turtles with Ella Hill Saturday, March 2nd • Just before sunset Caswell Public Beach Access (large parking lot 1/4-mile before the OKI lighthouse)

Join us for Drum for Turtles with Ella Hill, TurtleWoman, at the Caswell Public Beach Access. Bring your favorite instruments, songs and rhythms to share with others. All donations support Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Come drum and sing; create musical blessings for the sea turtles arrival this spring!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Stifel, Nicholas and Company Tuesday, March 5th • 10 a.m.

5211-2 Eason St., Southport New location for the local Stifel, Nicholas and Company next to Eye Associates of Wilmington. 454-1500

2nd Annual Sheriff’s Charity Ball Thursday, March 7th • 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

101 Stone Chimney Place at 101 Stone Chimney Rd. “Diamonds and Denim” theme benefiting Matthew’s Ministry’s backpack program feeding our hungry children. Social hour with hors d’ oeuvres, beer and wine. Buffet dinner, live music and dancing. Exciting live auction and 50/50 raffle. Entertainment by Carolina beach-band favorite Jim Quick and Coastline. $80/person; $150/couple. 253-0922

Spring Open House March 15-16 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shops of the Water Tower District Join the shops of the Water Tower District for special sales and refreshments during the spring open house. Participating businesses are: Boo & Roo’s (303 N. Howe St.), Cattail Cottage (122 N. Howe St.), The Painted Mermaid (1208 N. Howe St.), and Magnolia Gifts and Antiques (301 N. Howe St.).Visit all four shops and register to win $100 in gift certificates!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Southport Taffy and Fudge Friday, March 15th • 3 p.m.

412 N. Howe St., Unit D; Southport Making salt water taffy and old-fashioned fudge with an old-fashioned atmosphere. Join the new business as they are welcomed to town. 457-6964 Coffee with the Girls Tuesday, March 19th • 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce • 4433 Long Beach Rd. SE Attention ladies. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to “Coffee with the Girls.” The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network. Free. 457-6964

Road Scholar Lecture Thursday, March 14th • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library 109 W. Moore St., Southport A first-time event for the Friends of the Library Southport/Oak Island will be to host a Road Scholar lecture. Kevin Duffus, a journalist, maritime history researcher and filmmaker, will be our guest speaker at the Harper Library.

Last May, he published his newest book “War Zone: World War II Off the North Carolina Coast.” Duffus will share little known stories about U-Boat attacks off the NC coast during WWII. Seating is limited to 35 and registration is required at Harper Library.This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council—a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 457-6237

3rd Tuesday Evening Adult Program Tuesday, March 19th • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay St., Southport Join author and historian Dr. David Cecelski for a lecture on his newest book, “The Fire of Freedom: Abraham Galloway and the Slaves’ Civil War.” Long hidden from history, Abraham Galloway’s story reveals a war unfamiliar to most of us. This riveting portrait illuminates Galloway’s life and deepens our insight into the Civil War and Reconstruction Era as experienced by African Americans in the South. Free, registration required: 457-0003. An event of the NC Maritime Museum.

Business Networking After Hours Thursday, March 14th • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

EZ Wireless Authorized US Cellular 1669 N. Howe St., Suite B, Southport Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere.A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership. Free; RSVP by March 11th: 457-6964.

Business Before Breakfast and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Massage Therapeutics Wednesday, March 20th • 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

801 N. Howe St., Suite 8, Southport Start your morning off right by networking with fellow business owners at Business Before Breakfast. Members of the chamber who subscribe to the philosophy of “the early bird gets the worm” will enjoy this early start to

their day. We will also hold a Ribbon Cutting at 9 a.m. for Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan LMBT 7859.

Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

Friday, March 22nd • 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

N.V. Barbee, Sr. Library • 8200 E. Oak Island Dr. The Barbee Branch in conjunction with the NC Cooperative Extension Service are hosting a free class on osteoporosis, going over risk factors, prevention and nutrition tips, diagnosing and related supplements. Includes a bone-healthy snack! RSVP: 278-4288

Fire in the Lakes Festival Sunday, March 24th • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BSL Community Center •1 Leeds Rd. Without prescribed burning the longleaf pines in Boiling Spring Lakes and across the region would disappear. The importance of controlled burning is cause for a daylong festival.The highlight of the festival is a demonstration controlled burn to give festival goers the opportunity to see how burns are conducted and learn more about their importance to the ecosystem. Fire equipment will be on display and Smoky Bear is scheduled to be a special guest. Games, food, live music, animals, raffles and face painting are also on the day’s agenda.

845-2762 or 367-9015 Oak Island Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30th • 10 a.m.

Bill Smith Park • Fish Factory Rd. Annual Oak Island Egg Hunt for ages 10 and under. Divided into the following age groups: 3 & under; 4-6, and 7-10. Free, organized by Oak Island Parks and Rec.: 278-5518 Historical Southport Bicycle Tours Saturday, March 30th • 2 p.m.

The Adventure Kayak Company 807 N. Howe St., Southport Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. 457-0607

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