Southport Magazine June 2015 Issue

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EDITOR’S NOTE OBX or Bust M ost of my childhood summer vacations began with a long drive! We lived in Ohio and New Jersey and my folks would pack up my brother, sister and I and we would make the long haul to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

Most years we would meet up with my father’s side of the family to spend time with our cousins whom we didn’t see very often.

As a result, my definition of a vacation grew to always include my whole family.

Many years later, now that I am adult with my own kids, the OBX is still the destination of choice for our family. It gives me great joy to see our children and their cousins connecting the same we did so many years ago! It is my favorite place on this earth because of its beauty and tthe way it touches me emotionally; The weathered wood decks, sand dunes and my love for the most important people in my life.

When we can’t getaway to the OBX, we gather at our Mother’s cozy house in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Her backyard is the perfect place for bird watching and reminiscing about the past and just laughing. Many

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people go on vacations to exotic ports of call or fabulous cities overflowing with culture and experiences, I prefer to be wherever my family is, even if it’s just Pittsboro, NC! We all decompress and relax in different ways and vacations can be simple or exotic. I have a friend that goes to a new country every year to experience new customs and food. I have another friend that goes on a cruise every spring for the sun and relaxing beaches. Vacations are what we make of them no matter where we go.

In this issue staff writer, Lisa P. Stites shares a few of her favorite family vacations. She has great information if you are starting to plan your summer. Staff writer, Rebecca Jones shares a story about a road trip with her daughter and tempts your taste buds with a look at the Southport Smoke House. You will also want to

mark your calendar for the First Annual Southport Songwriter Festival on June 19th-June 21st. Southport has lots going on this month and you will find out everything you need in this issue!

Enjoy your summer and remember to stay safe and wear your sunblock!!!

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Summer Time!

On and off the grid

BY LISA P. STITES

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t’s that time of year. School is out and our wanderlust kicks in as we wonder where we’ll go for vacation this year. I’ve been lots of places – every state along the East Coast, New Orleans, Tennessee, mountains, beaches and the flat lands in between them.

These are a few of the places my family and I love.

FLORIDA KEYS - KEY WEST, FL

There is the beach, and then there are the beaches in the Florida Keys. It’s going to the Caribbean without needing a passport. If you want to go for a week or more, you could drive from here, though it will be a long trip. If you want to go for a long weekend, plan on flying. There is so much to do in the Keys. There’s great snorkeling and diving, fishing, boating and water sports, sunset cruises, and Sunset Celebration and other nightlife in Key West. You’ll find fresh seafood dish-

es at restaurants, or you can catch your own right off a dock or on a charter boat.

We have stayed in Key West with just the two of us, and we have stayed farther up the coast in Marathon with the family. I wouldn’t recommend staying in Key West with the kids. Not that they wouldn’t enjoy it, but the Keys farther north are more family-friendly and a little more affordable, though everything is expensive in the Keys. Rooms in Marathon run from $100 to $450 a night and up, while in Key West they tend to run $150 to $600 and more a

night. Definitely check out John Pennekamp State Park for snorkeling and make sure you buy a disposable underwater camera or a GoPro. There are submerged cannons and it is shallow enough to stand on them, and the fish love sharing the spot with tourists.

Robbie’s in Islamorada is another fun spot.

You can rent a boat or charter a trip, feed huge tarpon from the dock or grab a bite to eat. Keep your eyes open and explore -- there are lots of public parks and places to access the water.

DISNEY WORLD - ORLANDO, FL

My family loves Disney. At this point, with a teenager in the house, really it’s my husband and I that love Disney and our son goes along for the ride. There are so many ways to do Disney, and some of them are surprisingly affordable. Disney has three levels of resorts – deluxe, moderate and value. The value resorts run between $90 and $120 a night depending on the time of year while deluxe resort rooms vary from $400/night to more than $1,000/night.

There are several hotels very close to Disney, however, so it is possible to spend much less on accommodations. We like to stay in the resort, park the car and use Dis-

ney transportation. For me, the ultimate Disney vacation would include a stay at the new bungalows on the lake at the Polynesian Resort, but that’s not likely to happen. We did splurge for a room in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, but just for one night. We were in a room all the way down at the end, farthest wing from the lobby, what we called the cheap seats. It also happened to be across from the spot where many animals demanded breakfast. Waking up to the sound of an African crane and seeing giraffes, ostriches and other animals in the courtyard right outside our room was well worth the price.

There are four amusement parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. My best advice for a Disney vacation is to get over the idea that you are going to see and do everything. Just go and enjoy the experiences. Keep in mind that you can make reservations for breakfast before the park actually opens, giving you time to get pictures of Cinderella’s castle and Main Street fairly people-free. Ticket prices start at $105 for the Magic Kingdom for one day, $97/day for the other parks. Multiple day tickets lower the price per day; tickets that allow multiple park visits per day are also available. You can also do a quick weekend trip. It’s only a 9-hour or so drive after all.

Drive to Georgia or Florida after work on a Thursday night and stay somewhere on the way. Friday morning, go to Downtown Disney and browse through all the shops

Waking up to the sound of an African crane and seeing giraffes, ostriches and other animals in the courtyard right outside our room was well worth the price.

– Christmas, artwork, Legos, Disney toys, hats, etc. You can check in that afternoon, and spend some time riding the monorail and exploring some of the resorts. Pick a park to visit Saturday, and then visit Downtown Disney for some souvenir shopping and lunch before heading home Sunday.

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I really don’t like the word staycation, but if you’re looking for something really affordable this year, staying home might be just the thing. Laze on the beach with a good book or a fishing pole, take a sunset cruise, rent a kayak or take lessons, learn how to paddleboard, or make an appointment to climb the lighthouse. The view is incredible from the top. There are plenty of tourist attractions that many locals have likely never visited, such as the Maritime Museum in Southport, Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, the USS North Carolina Battleship on our side of the Cape Fear River and Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson.

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Fort Fisher and the Aquarium are a short, $5 ferry ride away. Take a day trip to Myrtle Beach (Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach and Alligator Adventures near Barefoot Landing offer Brunswick County residents the locals’ admission rates). But if you decide to stay here and enjoy all of the reasons we love to call it home, you might want to still give everyone the impression that you are traveling far away for vacation and can’t possibly be reached – just a suggestion!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Tucked comfortably into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a vacation spot for history lovers and wine enthu-

siasts. Charlottesville, Va. is home to the University of Virginia, vineyards and orchards, brew pubs, beautiful hiking spots, and Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home.

Charlottesville is a great spot for couples to reconnect, but it is also a destination the whole family would enjoy.

Monticello is a beautiful home and touring it is a must. Don’t miss the University of Virginia campus, which Jefferson designed. The area offers all kinds of outdoor activities, such as hiking, kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, and skiing and snowboarding in the winter months.

There are many B&Bs to choose from if you’re looking for a private getaway just for two. My husband and I stayed at the Clifton Inn, a beautiful B&B that was the home of Thomas Mann Randolph, a Governor of Virginia and Jefferson’s sonin-law. The home was actually a wedding gift from Jefferson to his daughter and her husband. We were a young couple just starting out when we stayed there. We used a gift certificate and still booked the least expensive room, which was in one of the outbuildings. Due to construction outside, we were moved into one of the master suites in the main house, luckily at no extra expense. We thought we would like to have dinner at the Inn’s restaurant but were told it was booked for a private function. As we headed into town for dinner, dressed in our nicest khaki pants, we saw that the function was a black-tie affair. The next day we found out it was a victory party for the newly elected Governor.

No wonder they sent us off to town. We went to a brew house for dinner and really enjoyed it. That weekend, we also toured Jefferson’s Vineyards and did a wine tasting. We found beautiful places to walk on and off the Inn’s property.

It seems no matter what we do, adventure comes our way, especially when we travel. When we headed out to Charlottesville, we planned to take the main highways to get there. We were having such a good conversation, we missed our exit and ended up outside Raleigh.

It was pre-cell phone and GPS times, so we pulled into a gas station and consulted the map. We picked a new route and headed out again. It was a beautiful ride. The fall leaves were in full color and we traveled through picturesque towns.

That’s the best part of traveling to new places. Wherever you decide to go this summer, be open to new experiences and don’t forget that the journey can be half the fun. Poet Robert Frost had it right – taking the road less traveled can make all the difference.✪

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Journey Through Big Country

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anuary can be hard at the beach; business is slow, the weather can be bad, the holidays are over and New Year’s resolutions seem to have lost their motivation. This is the time of year I keep my spirits up by playing travel agent.

I google and search, daydreaming about things I want to see and places I want to go. I compare prices and feasibilities. I research trip advisor, noting other traveler’s two cents on different times of year, what to pack, what to see and what to avoid.

From this method I have traveled hundreds of places in my sweats and slippers from the comfort of home. This is how my trip out west began. Big country.

Openness seemed appealing during the dark confines of that winter. I have fond childhood memories of weekend trips thru portions of the Appalachian Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, the Blue Ridge Parkway; Gatlinburg, Johnston City, Cherokee, Brevard. If I try hard enough, I can evoke the smell of coppery stream water, sweet and spicy rhododendrons mixed

with faint traces of skunk and once wet leaves commingled and mellowed in scent by the baking sun. I wanted a piece of mountain magic and I wanted my daughter to have a slice of her own mountain memories. I was thinking big that winter: Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, why not?

We had one week. August 6-13th. Tuesday to Tuesday, reading somewhere (or is it just urban legend?) that flights are cheaper on Tuesdays. Either way, I’ll go with it. My daughter, fourteen at the time, and I flew from Wilmington, NC to Denver CO. We rented a little silver economy car. We had lunch downtown Denver, right down the street from the Patagonia store, already feeling like a pair of outdoorsman dipped in this environmentally-appreciative culture.

We got it in the car and drove. We drove

and drove. We were going to stop In Laramie, just inside of Wyoming, but it was so early; we could get some more time on the road and so we drove on—the landscape was incredulous, dips and valleys, flat but at the same time surrounded by mountainscapes in the distance. Rawlins would have been a good stop over but both hotels were booked, catering to a big highway job, no problem. We had a full tank, I was feeling good, we would just head on to the next town.

The terrain was breathtaking, reminding me of every Sunday afternoon John Wayne movie. Was that sagebrush? It was enchanting, for the first hour. My GPS, that I had carefully brought from home, I now realize how naive I was. My GPS, my safety feature, along with the can of bear spray picked up near the Patagonia store, didn’t get a signal. Was there another town? I thought about the half bottle of water and the bag of pretzels from the flight, and tried not to think of NBC dateline episodes. Not another car, sign, anything, just a vast black hole of openness. I had no idea how big Big Country was! Not like New England, where the town lines thread against each other, crisscrossing back and forth; or like my home state, North Carolina, where there might be respectable 30 or so miles in between. Nope, a lot of active mileage out here. Just when I was thinking how we could ration the water and share the pretzels, we drove over a crest into Lander and found the welcoming piney cabin facade of the Lander Wyoming Best Western.

Our first morning, we found in order: coffee, a map, and to our delight, a little thrift store that held a gem: A Bruce Springsteen CD, the Seeger Sessions.

Oh Mary don’t you cry no more—we were ready.

We drove and drove and drove some more. We stopped and took pictures of the red rocks, up to twenty feet tall cliffs of red sandstone. There was a VW vanagon, parked in the valley off the ridge, the side door was open and the driver was napping on the makeshift bed. He had a pretty good set up: little fridge, stove top; take a snooze when you’re tired. That’s the way to do it! Quietly, we drove on.

We drove to Jackson Hole and stood under the antlers in the town square. We followed the Snake River. We stopped at the visitor’s center and explored the frontier museum, learning that Wyoming was the first US territory and then US state to grant women the right to vote, very pioneer.

We drove and drove. I thought of Arapaho and Shoshone tribes. I thought of riding horseback, thru the rocky cliffs, what was it like? A lone motorcycle came up behind, out of nowhere, and passed, soon out of sight—maybe something like that.

Just when I was thinking how we could ration the water and share the pretzels, we drove over a crest into Lander and found the welcoming piney cabin facade of the Lander Wyoming Best Western.

We drove thru the Grand Tetons National Park driving into Yellowstone National Park. We made it to Old Faithful, just in time to see the big geyser erupt, discovering that all the people we hadn’t seen on the road were here.

We drove to the big lake, explored the manor, with massive fireplaces on each side. We drove thru the west side of the park, towards Cody, home of Buffalo Bill, and came across an eerie patch where the Mountain Pine Beetle blight has destroyed hundreds and hundreds of white bark pine,

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We drove and drove, north up thru the Bear Tooth Highway, touching into Montana. Turning around was out of the question-each steep curve and twist was higher and more narrow than the last. And, there wasn’t anywhere to turn around. You could only go up. How high does it go? Pretty high. The tops of the mountain peaks are snowcapped in August! We stopped at the overlook, equally taken with the view, as with the assortment or travelers: cyclists with packs, motorcyclists in a pack; families, retirees; young and old, taking advantage of the overlook and the views spread forth like a generous gift after the winding climb.

We drove onward, heading southeast, singing along with Bruce. We knew all the words by this time. The landscape became less jagged and more pastoral with great wide expanses of prairies, hay and sugar beets. We passed a town sign: Hiland, population 10. We stopped the car and took a picture. In Cheyenne, the state capital, we explored the old train depot and train museum.

We drove on, back into Colorado, having lunch in Fort Collins, an active energetic town, home to the University of Colorado. We stopped in a little shop and bought imported Tibetan prayer flags.

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that was a ridiculous amount to cover in a week. But, it was okay, I loved the landscape and the scenery. I loved the adventure of what’s next along the path, like the time we pulled over to watch elk cross a shallow portion of a river in a narrow ravine, then climb up the other side. We shared this experience with a man and his grandson who had also paused to witness.

The man, a rancher, with a pick-up truck full of hay, told us how the elk would follow the train tracks down the ridge to get to the grassier side.

Or the time in northwest Yellowstone, there was a traffic jam of cars, campers and RV’s watching a moving herd of buffalo. We had seen postings warning of charging buffalo. In my inexperience, I had almost dismissed the warnings, but they became an all too real possibility. I wasn’t as envious of the free riding motorcyclists at that moment. They seemed small in comparison to this herd a huge majestic mass, noisy with hooves, snorts and grunts making their way across the road. Their

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lumbering by is deceptive, they can move quickly in a blink of an eye, leaving a wake of dust and dirt. So close to the car you could smell them. Don’t make eye contact, and roll up the window!

Or, at the one overlook, where the family of chipmunks stole the show from the sparkling river basin. The collective group of travelers shared smiles as the chipmunks worked the afternoon crowd, entertaining for picnic scraps.

Above all, I enjoyed the simplicity of sharing time and experiences with a loved one. I’m not sure what my daughter’s mountain memories will hold for her. She did read five books while riding shotgun thru the miles and miles—her

love of reading, not my lack of good company, I like to think. I know my memories are all the miles covered driving that little car, a front row seat to one of nature’s most beautiful places, breathtakingly beautiful-stirring a heavy lightness in my chest while observing every shade of color and creation. If I had a do-over, maybe I would narrow my scope, or plan for a longer stay. Maybe I’ll keep that in mind for the next pioneer planning. However, for this road trip much, much, much more road, than I had imagined. I wouldn’t want to change a thing: keeping in mind the wisdom from sage travelers and philosophers alike: it’s not the destination but the journey. ✪

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Southport Songwriter Festival

Louisa Brandscomb - Festival Coordinator

“It All Starts with the Song”

Inaugural Southport Songwriter Festival starts June 19

BY ALAN BEASLEY

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veryone I know loves songs and music to some degree and most have a favorite style. Some of us are totally into music either through listening all the time to actually playing, producing or writing music or songs.

Here in Southport, we have an abundance of opportunities to be inspired to sing, write or produce music based on the lifestyle and beauty of our area. Resident Louisa Branscomb is here to help put those inspirations into practice with her upcoming first annual Southport Songwriter Festival (S2F) June 19-21, and songwriting retreats held throughout the year.

Branscomb is considered a giant in acoustic songwriting, a pioneer for women in bluegrass and a strong advocate for songwriters. Louisa, along with Alison Krauss, is credited with bringing a whole new generation, particularly young women, into bluegrass with the release of Krauss’s overnight international hit, “Steel Rails,” penned by Branscomb.

“S2F has three goals,” says Branscomb.

“For aspiring or professional songwriters it will provide exposure to nationally prominent songwriters, opportunities for professional camaraderie and education.

For the community, it takes music beyond entertainment to make songwriting an accessible, better understood art form. And for the town of Southport, it will showcase our special community, along with its music, arts, culture and diverse businesses.”

Just like the artist is inspired to paint the landscape or ocean scene, the musician is also inspired to write or sing about the same types of inspiring beauty or lifestyle.

It’s all art it’s just in different forms. For some the music comes as easy as waking up and thinking new thoughts and capturing them in song or music. For others it’s a dream or desire that just doesn’t quite come so easily. With S2F, musicians can hear other musicians talk about their songwriting as they play original compositions, to get at the heart of what it takes to write a song. This kickoff festival will lead into other educational events and opportunities provided by Branscomb and Front Porch Productions throughout the year.

For this inaugural festival, Branscomb has invited co-writer Claire Lynch to share in the songwriting spotlight. Branscomb and Lynch recently won the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Song of the Year Award for “Dear Sister.”

Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is another woman-in-bluegrass pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the genre. She was the 2013, 2010 and 1997 IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year and has had two Grammy nominations. Dolly Parton credits Lynch with “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.”

Jeanette Williams completes the featured bill of powerhouse female singer-songwriters. Jeanette boasts multiple IBMA Female Vocalist awards and shares songwriting acclaim with music and life partner, Johnny Williams. Williams, a master bluegrass guitarist and singer, holds the distinction of being the only 3-time winner of the Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriter contest, generally considered the most prestigious award for bluegrass songwriters.

With renowned talent, the Southport Songwriter Festival is part of an ongoing mission to sponsor and support local, regional, and national songwriters and celebrate original music. They host songwriter events for songwriters and the general

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Southport Songwriter Festival

Two songwriters work on a song at a Branscomb Workshop.

public and contribute to Southport’s visibility as a unique, special artistic community, and benefit Southport’s art, culture, and businesses.

This event will be a collective effort for interested Southport musicians, vendors, and residents sponsored by Branscomb’s Front Porch Productions Branscomb believes that music is about community, and “it all starts with the song.”

weekend at private venues. Since space is limited, please contact Front Porch Productions’ contact availability coordinator at nomad903@gmail.com The Weekend’s Music: Southport - The festival will support Southport’s vibrant live music scene with the weekend’s emphasis on the song itself, and the great music boasted by area artists. To keep up with all of the exciting updates to this 1st

Annual Southport Songwriter Festival visit the Facebook page “Southport Songwriter Festival.” There will be new additions to this exciting event that will be posted on the Facebook page and the Southport Magazine Facebook page as they are added.

With this first festival, Branscomb wants to raise awareness of the mission of S2F, and involve the community in a “trial run”.

Her goal next year is to increase sponsorship and host an outside festival, bringing in a broader slate of original music from different genres. Branscomb also hopes to have a stage or area for children, as well as a stage for local and regional songwriters.

Branscomb also wants to have a variety of events in the evening in different venues, designed to create a “house concert” atmosphere in local venues. “Our goal is to step away from the detached world of online and corporate music, and bring back the ‘front porch,’” Branscomb said. “It’s a way for people to sit together and listen up close and face to face with artists as they share their music.”

Branscomb welcomes help to get this first-year event off the ground. She encourages sponsors to contribute to the effort via GoFundMe or make a payment via PayPal at Louisabranscomb.com and please state, in the box option, that it is for S2F. This event is sure to be a lot of fun and will certainly help those of us that can merely write stories to convert or process them into a song so bring the entire family and prepare to be inspired! ✪

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THE EVENTS INCLUDE:

Songwriter Showcase: Spotlight on Southport - Friday, June 19, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. - Yacht Basin Eatery. Louisa Branscomb, hosts a lineup of Southport’s finest songwriters, including some newcomers to the area and writers with roots in Southport and an open mic for aspiring songwriters on a first-come first-serve basis at Yacht Basin Eatery in Southport, 7:30- 11:00pm.

Master Songwriter Showcase: Jonas Creek (by the pond under the tent).

Saturday, June 20, 2-4 p.m. Featuring performances and descriptions of the songs and their origins by Claire Lynch with Bryan McDowell; and Louisa Branscomb with Jeanette and Johnny Williams. Open to the public.

Songwriter Showcase: Moore St. Market - Saturday June 20, 5-6 p.m. - Songwriter talks and performances -Veteran Bluegrass songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Tommy Edwards. Open to the public.

Guest Artist House Concerts - Two house concerts will be presented over the

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FEATURE Sea Notes Choral Society’s Patriotic Concert

“A Salute to America, We the People”

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he Sea Notes Choral Society is pleased to announce their 2015 Patriotic Concert “A Salute to America, We the People” There will be two performances: Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28th at 3:00 p.m. at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Hwy 17, Bolivia.

Patriotic programs have been produced annually since 1974 for the NC Fourth of July Festival in Southport; consequently the repertoire includes almost every notable patriotic choral work published.

You are invited to “Kick off your 4th of July” celebration by joining in this inspiring evening with friends and neighbors as the chorus salutes America.

Sea Notes is a group of one-hundred plus volunteer music lovers that enjoy singing for the pleasure of singing and sharing that joy with our local community.

The chorus will be directed by Dianne Hoffman and the accompanist is Susan Lin-

ton. The concert is free but donations are welcomed.

Sea Notes has performed an array of styles of music for 40 years.

As a non-profit organization, Sea Notes performs three times each year to the community—-Spring, 4th of July and Christmas.

You can get more information at www. sea-notes.com. Call 910-363-4183. ✪

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everal years ago, my father and mother-in-law treated our entire extended family to a Mexican adventure over the holidays. At the time, my children were 5, 7, and 9. Despite the associated change in our Christmas traditions, they were excited!

HEALTH INSURANCE

Make sure you determine what if any expenses in a foreign country will be covered by your insurance. It is unlikely you will find a provider in your network!! Consider the purchase of a policy for travel coverage if you have chronic illnesses or do not have sufficient funds to insure your transfer back home. Make sure you read the small print.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION

Consider pre-travel appointments to determine any current problems as well as prescriptions for medications to take with you.

MEDICATIONS

Prescription Medications: Take prescription medications in their original container and be sure to carry them with you instead of checking them in your luggage. Also, bring an extra prescription from your physician in case of loss. Consider a printed list of all your medications for ease of providing information to a health care provider.

Over the Counter Medications: Consider your need for the following medication including medications for diarrhea, antacids, cough/cold, pain or fever such as Ibuprofen, Tylenol or Aspirin, decongestants/ antihistamines, antibiotic ointment and saline nose spray for long periods of air travel or dry environments. Ask your health care provider to provide you with their recommendations.

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“Be Prepared” would be an excellent motto for travel...especially international travel. If you decide to venture outside of the borders of the USA, make sure you plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable experience. Consider the following...

IMMUNIZATIONS

One of the best resources I have found is the Centers for Disease Control and their website at www.cdc.gov. Any traveler can input your destination and determine what immunizations may be needed or updated.

Typically, if you plan to stop in a cruise ship port for 8 hours, you will be fine. However, if you plan to trek to the rural areas, you may be given special recommendations. For example, you may need Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies or even Yellow Fever immunizations. The earlier you receive them, the better your immune response will be! Aim for 2 months prior to travel to schedule your appointment. Also, Malaria prophylaxis requires that you begin the medication prior to entering the area. Contact your physician for recommendations. While some immunizations are available through the Brunswick County Health Department, Wilmington Health Associates also operates a Travel Medicine Clinic in Wilmington.

Consider Sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, insect repellant, and water purification tablets if needed. My experiences in Greece and France found that local pharmacies often had little to offer in small rural areas. Plus, you will not find what you are typically used to purchasing.

A Medical Alert bracelet is especially important if you suffer from allergies, diabetes, or other chronic illnesses as well as if you have artificial heart valves, joints, etc.

Bed netting, if you are really going into the wild.

Extra contact lenses A copy of your health history including surgeries and recent Electrocardiogram if applicable.

Finally, a good pair of walking shoes!

You want to see the world and keep on trekking. Good shoes provide stability on uneven surfaces which can prevent injury but also prevent blisters and foot pain.

Keeping all of these things in mind will ensure that you have a great trip! For instance - I’m sure you would rather see The Eiffel Tour than the inside of l’Office des Médecins (the doctor’s office)!

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SCALES

Finding Grouper Early Season Hunt for the big catch

BY ALAN BEASLEY

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hope everyone out there is as happy as I am to get a chance to get outside and have some fun! I have been dreaming of going out for an offshore fishing trip and I got my chance May 3rd.

Eric King shows off an American Red Snapper that he caught and then released. Photo by Alan Beasley

Grouper season had opened two days prior and the trip was on for me and, hopefully, my friend Mr. King! I had been more than ready to go for a good bottom fishing trip and I think he was to.

It was just last October when we went out and brought in a nice catch of everything from Gag Grouper, Black Sea Bass, and Pink Snapper to King Mackerel. It was a very exciting day and we brought home the bounty. The only thing that was a real factor for us was the weather—it going to be in our favor for an early season trip on my very shallow style 22’ Sea Mark Center Console fishing machine.

It turned out to be a decent forecast but hearing the 3’ every 13 seconds was a sure signal that we’d be riding some big swells for my vessel. The wind was north going to southeast in the afternoon and the southeast swell was hefty. We decided to give it a go and see if we could stand the weather to get offshore a little bit.

The boat took a pretty good whopping on some three to five foot swells. We went for a 22 mile beater for old guys like us.

Usually you don’t want more than one to two foot seas unles you want to ache for three days. Oh well, it was a bang up ride but we did it. We pulled up on the same area that we caught the Grouper last October and expectations were high that we’d catch Sea Bass if nothing else. The anchor was ready and we were ready as I looked the bottom over on my Furuno Color Sonar.

I saw some nice ledges and a few fish hanging out so I decided to go for the first spot and I gave the command to deploy the anchor as Mr. King slid it over the side. We were in 90 feet of water and it was crystal blue and we could see down at least 50 feet. The anchor hooked up and we swung right around and on top of the mark as perfect as ever.

I was excited about that and was the first one to get a hook baited with a chunk of squid and topped off with a frozen Spanish Sardine. I let the line straight down beside the boat and as it dropped to the bottom it hit. I immediately took up the slack and waited for a second and wham-o some-

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thing hit the bait. I set the hook and the fight was on! The fish was fighting hard and I could tell it was a good sized fish as it stalled out the electric motor on my fish-

fishing buddies as I set the clock to move if nobody catches a Grouper or nice fish that resets the clock. If time runs out we move. Well 7 minutes went by and I moved

I set the hook and the fight was on! The fish was fighting hard and I could tell it was a good size ing reel. I pulled and started to gain on the fish and as I got it off the bottom maybe 20 feet, I started to grumble and shout out unhappy remarks about the fact that I had a shark.

Oh yeah it’s easy to tell if you’ve been Ocean fishing as long as I have. I knew it was a shark and told the King we might be moving. Just then he let out a quick jerk on his rod and boom he was hooked up as well. His fish seemed smaller and was fighting much different coming up from 90 feet. It was pretty quickly declared to be a Black Sea Bass and sure enough it was a nice big one!

I was relieved that we didn’t have to move right away because the spot looked good on the sonar. We kept fishing and would catch a Sea Bass here and there and a Grunt and just various smaller reef fish but it just wasn’t a hot spot as I had hoped so after 15-20 minutes I yelled 7 Minutes!

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us back 20 feet or so by letting out some more anchor rope. Mine is 600 feet so I have plenty to let out to try different areas around the anchor before pulling it up to make a farther move.

As I let us back, Mr. King suddenly hooked up. He yelled for me to help as he was pulling on the rod with all his might!

He had something nice for sure. He finally got the fish up and we could see it was an Amber Jack and we didn’t want any of those much less wanted to wear ourselves out fighting them. Luckily we only caught the one.

We spent several hours messing with Sea Bass of various sizes before a slight move back on another spot yielded a very nice American Red Snapper that weighed around 6-8 pounds.

It was so beautiful and would have been a fabulous addition to the cooler but those fish are closed to everyone and can’t be kept. Mr. King ended up catching three

Captain Beaz and Eric King pose with their bounty for the day – 3 Gag Groupers – Photo by Rasa Love

CURRENTS more of them that were even larger. It was nice to see those making a comeback. All were released in good shape.

The day was coming to a close and we were getting the feeling that we were not going to see a Grouper at all. We started talking about the nice Sea Bass and mentally preparing to settle for those which were ok. You just don’t always bring home the bounty when Rod-n-Reel fishing in the

He laughed and said “NO WAY PAL! If I catch another one of those Tom Petty’s he’s going on my hook!” I laughed so hard as I repeated “Tom Petty? What’s that?”

He said whatever you called that thing that turned into a Grouper like that! I said it’s a Tom Tate! He just laughed and said that Tom Petty turned into a Grouper and I want another one.

I smiled and said OK pal, you hooked

Grouper • Epinephelinae Ocean. It was then that Mr. King caught a smaller fish, accidentally hooking it in the tail. It was a Tom Tate. He asked me what it was and I turned around to look at it to tell him and I said, “Mr. King that is a Grouper if you send it back to the bottom”. He asked me if I wanted it and I, with a very big smile, said “why yes I’ll take it”. I took that little dude and hooked him near the tail on my rig and sent him straight to the bottom.

My weight hit the bottom and I tightened up the line and just like a freight train hits a bug, I got a hit that took the rod down. I immediately pulled back with every ounce of power I had and I could tell it was a Grouper. It was just different and I knew it was a nice one. I pulled and struggled to keep it from going under a ledge or in a hole. I finally started gaining on it and after two or three more serious struggles by both me and the fish I was gaining on him fast. I could see him coming up and sure enough it was a very nice Grouper, probably weighed around 16 or so pounds. My hook was barely holding him and as I saw that Mr. King yelled what should I do? I said stand back as I grabbed the Grouper in the mouth bare handed and slung him into the boat! “Ka Boom”, I yelled and told the King to catch me another Tom Tate!

me up so I’ll hook you up. I grabbed another smaller Rod-n-Reel and tied on a Sabiki Rig and dropped it to the bottom. In seconds I had it up with 2 Tom Petty’s and several live sardines. I handed Mr. King a Tom Petty and he dropped it quickly to the bottom. He watched as I put one on my rig and dropped it to the bottom on my side. I said “well King, want to see ole Tom convert to a Gag Grouper?” He made a very sassy smart remark and about that time Ka Bam! I got another big hit! I locked down again with something and the struggle was on again! Just like before I pulled and pumped and started to gain on the fish and again I could tell it was a Grouper.

I battled it to the top and swung it into the boat. I again yelled “Ka Boom” as the big Grouper hit the deck! I yelled, as I often do “WELCOME ABORD MATE”! Just then Mr. King again said foul things to me as he was not happy that I was now catching Grouper and he WAS NOT! LOL! I was laughing at him now and he was not pleased! Just then I saw that Grouper spit out a small sardine like the ones I caught on the Sabiki Rig! I wheeled around and put one of those on my hook and sent it over the side in the same place as before. The weight hit the bottom and it was instant! KA POW! I got hit harder than before and the deal was on

again! I had another Grouper on! I battled it for a little over 2-3 minutes it seemed and then I saw it. It was larger than the first two Grouper and it was hooked very good in the jaw. I saw that so when I got it to the surface I snatched it over the side of the boat and over on Mr. King’s side of the Boat. I said, “Ahoy Mate! I guess I’ll let this Grouper catch you!” I laughed so hard as he turned around and gave me a snarling dog stare. It was so funny. I was wearing him out!

As it turned out, after that fish all we caught the rest of the day were a few nice Sea Bass and more sharks. The sharks moved in no matter where we moved to.

The clock hit 4PM and we decided to call it quits for that trip. We ended up with 3 Grouper (that I caught) and about 30 Sea Bass mixed with some Grunts. It was not a terrible trip to be the first one for me for the season. I was sure happy to have a couple of Grouper to bring in and sell.

I heard we did pretty good compared to most of the boats that went bottom fishing that day. It was also a full moon which makes it even harder some times to catch a Grouper.

Some of the local fishermen went out to the Gulf Stream and had nice Wahoo, Mahi - Mahi and King Mackerel. One local dive boat had a banner day with spear guns bringing in Grouper, Hog Snapper, Mahi - Mahi and Lobster! So I think it’s finally here! If the warm weather will get here and that rain will stay away we might just get the 2015 fishing season going into full swing.

Check back next month for another fishing story from mine or another local Southport fishing vessel. So for now, go fish, good luck and be safe!✪ Life is short, fish hard!

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Pat Pettinger stands in front of her Grandparents’ home. Photo by Kris Beasley

History, Heartbreaks and Happiness One house touches the lives of so many.

KRIS BEASLEY. PHOTOS BY KRIS BEASLEY AND SOUTHPORT REALTY

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raveling through the streets of Southport, I often daydream about what it would be like to live in one of those old, historic homes. You know, the ones with all the gingerbread adornments and those black plaques hung beside the front door.

It would seem like such a fairy tale to live in one of those homes. Sometimes when I see an owner of one of these beautiful homes outside watering the flowers or collecting the mail, I want to shout out, “Hey! What’s it like living the dream?” Not wanting to freak anyone out, I control

the urge and just drive by quietly.

Thanks to Verilyn McKee of Southport Realty, I got my chance to get up close and personal with an historic Southport home. The E.H. Cranmer House, or the Rainbow Cottage, at 318 N. Atlantic Ave. is listed for sale with

Southport Realty. It’s a one-and-a-half story house that was completed in the summer of 1895 by A.J. Robbins for E.H. Cranmer. Verilyn arranged for Pat Pettinger to join us to talk about her connection with this 120 year-old home.

We met at the Southport Magazine office and as soon as she walked in, Pat handed me a brochure for a self-guided walking tour through Southport. She pointed to number eight and said, “Read this and then we will talk.” It said, “A.E. Stevens House - 1984. Mr. Stevens built a 3-story house on the corner of Brown and Potts Street (now 319 Atlantic Ave.) for his bride-to-be. The engagement ended when she said ‘No’ and married his best friend.

The newly-married couple built a house across the street.

Mr. Stevens never married.” Pat then said, “That was my grandmother!” She is the granddaughter of E. H. Cranmer and Mary Elizabeth Pearce. Mary was the girl who said no to Mr. Stevens and married his best friend, E.H. Cranmer, and they built a house across the street, the E.H. Cranmer House.

It took me a while but I finally connected the dots. She recalled the story in great detail of how her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth, came to marry E.H. Cranmer.

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We took a ride over to look at the house on 318 N. Atlantic Ave. Standing outside, Pat pointed out features that were there when she was young, like the brackets paired below the cornice along the broad frieze. I glanced to the backyard and pictured a little boy running around being chased by a goose. And I glanced across the street at the home of the A.E. Stevens who was E.H. Cranmer

“Well, she was living in her mother’s home and I guess a couple of people in town had telephones by then but it was not widespread,” Pat explained. “So you still sent messages by little boys, whoever you could grab on the street.

They were happy to run an errand for you for a nickel or a dime. And so he sent this little boy to the house with a message that said, ‘Do you see any reason why we shouldn’t be married this afternoon?’ And so evidently she replied yes because they arranged to get married. So she goes out for a walk with her younger sister as a chaperone, because she wouldn’t be allowed to meet him by herself. So they meet up with him by accident and they go the Methodist parsonage because he is Methodist, she is Episcopalian, and the parsonage is not at home. So they just head right on down the street to the Baptist church. Well the little sister by now realizes that something is going on and she runs home to tell what’s happening but doesn’t matter because by the time anybody found out, they were married!”

Pat said her Grandmother Pearce had long black hair when she was young and many thought she was part Native American. “Of course, I wasn’t around then. I only knew her with grey and then white hair. She always wore hair in a coronet, a braid that she wrapped around on top of her head. And when she washed her hair she sat out in the yard and she combed it in the sun. And she was

very careful to keep all the hair. You didn’t let hair escape because the birds might get it and put it in their nest and you would get a migraine headache!”

Pat laughed. She also remembers her grandmother scolding a young girl who wasn’t going to vote. “She was a feminist before the word was invented,” Pat said. She told that young girl how hard they fought to get the right to vote and she better go down and vote.

E.H. Cranmer was elected Mayor before the age of 21 and had to wait until he turned 21 to be sworn in to the office. He studied law and Pat explained how her grandmother would stay up at night with him and fix him coffee to keep them awake so he could study. He passed the bar exam with the highest score that anyone had ever made. “I have the framed letter from the Governor congratulating him,” she proudly boasted. He later became a judge and then served one term as a state senator.

Even though Pat was not alive when her grandparents lived in the Rainbow Cottage, she remembers listening to her mother and others tell stories about the house. Apparently the woman who lived behind her grandparents raised geese. There was this one goose that took a dislike to her uncle and would chase him around the yard, nipping at his calves. The woman who owned the goose would run out of her house yelling at the children to quit teasing her goose.

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When we left, Pat said that Southport Trinity United Methodist Church on Nash Street had a stained glass window that was dedicated to the Cranmer family. Verilyn and I took a trip to see the beautiful window, which hangs to

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What started out as a tour through an historic home ended up being a long and winding road filled with colorful stories and characters all connected by one common thread, the E.H. Cranmer House. the right of the organ in the sanctuary.

What started out as a tour through an historic home ended up being a long and winding road filled with colorful stories and characters all connected by one common thread, the E.H. Cranmer House. I felt so honored to have spent the afternoon with Pat Pettinger who opened up her heart and shared the stories of her childhood. I couldn’t help but hug her as we said goodbye.

The beautiful, historic homes of Southport are definitely something to stop and breathe in. But what is really special are the stories of those who created the homes and

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HOMESTYLE the history. As you look at the pictures of the E.H. Cranmer home, take time to look beyond the roof and walls and remember the stories and the people.

The house has large windows in its three gables making the half-story a usable space. The downstairs contains a living room, separate formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, library, den or third bedroom, full bath and screened porch. The upper floor features two large bedrooms, a large bath with claw foot tub and walk-in closet. The home has been recently restored with re-

finished heart pine floors and fresh coats of paint inside and out. It has a new metal roof, new brick underpinning, new countertops, new stainless appliances in kitchen, new ceramic tile floors in both baths, new HVAC, new screen porch and patio, and new plantation shutters. The living room, dining room, and master bedroom all have fireplaces. There is also extra pullout storage in master bedroom.

This is truly one of the most unique and historical homes in Southport and it is on the historic register. âœŞ

You can view this home online at www.southportrealty. com, MLS#692219; Or to set up an appointment to see this home, contact listing agent Verilyn McKee of Southport Realty at (910) 457-7676.

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BIZ Q & A

Deborah’s Place

Virginia transplant finds her way to sunny Southport

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hen you step into this shop on Howe Street, you’ll find unique items at affordable prices—everything from tea towels to concrete bird baths.

BY KRIS BEASLEY

Q: How long has Deborah’s Place been in business?

Q: What do you sell the most of at Deborah’s Place?

A: We have been in business since 1997.

We opened the first store in Ashland Va. Then moved to Fredericksburg, VA where we had two stores. Then in 2010 we decided to move to Southport and re-opened Deborah’s Place in Southport in 2012.

A: I sell a lot of ladies scarves, jewelry, purses, hats and yes, a lot of tea towels.

I try to find great products at good prices and pass it on to my customers.

Q: Describe what kind of store Deborah’s Place is?

A: Deborah’s is a ladies accessories, gift, garden and home décor shop. I like to have a little bit of everything it keeps it fun.

Q: Tell us about some of the unique items that you carry?

A: Well, you can stop by Deborah’s and we’ll accessorize you for a party, find you a hostess gift (maybe a funny word towel), wine accessories or for your garden how about a concrete statue or bird bath? If you love it, it’s unique to you.

Q: How do you pick out what you want to carry in the store?

A: Mostly by gut. I’ve been buying gifts for people since I was a little kid. I like to have something for everyone; it’s the fun part of my job.

Q: Are you expecting any new items in over the summer?

A: I’m always on the lookout for something different and fun. I get new items in all year; I like to keep it fresh and new

FAVORITE FOOD:

Seafood (Lobster, Scallops & Shrimp) Also, my husband is a great cook so whatever he makes me is great; I can’t deprive him of his passion. Ha!

FAVORITE BOOK:

I love Jack London, I started reading his books when I was very young and they have always stayed with me.

Owner Deborah Splendorio

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOUTHPORT:

Southport has a great mix of people from the locals, tourist and those that have been coming here for years. Southport has been discovered!! It’s friendly, great weather, and on the water. (Definitely - a no brainer) ✪

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FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND:

I like all types of music - jazz to classical, but I love the old soul Motown sound I grew up with.

saturday June 27 7:30

FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL:

MAINE (in the summer only - ha), I love the rocky coast and yes LOBSTER, LOBSTER, LOBSTER.

sunday June 28 3:00

Our Philosophy: Laugh, Breathe, Maybe Even Stretch A Little!

Providing on-site customized yoga to the location of your choice!

Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College

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CHEERS

They Have your Back Check Six Brewery fast becoming a front-runner in the craft beer industry

HAT IN THE RING INDIA PALE ALE - ABV: 8.0%

BY JOSH PITTMAN AND BRANDI SIMMONS

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runswick County’s very first craft brewery is the brainchild of Noah Goldman and Tim Hassel, home brewers turned commercial. Their shared love of beer was born in a garage almost ten years ago.

That love blossomed into the taproom that stands today; though, it seemed as though an opening date was far from achievable, their efforts have shown that this business is not one that will be kept down.

Joining the ranks alongside nearly 80 craft breweries in the state of North Carolina, Check six takes its name from aviation, an idea cultivated and solidified in our own Kitty Hawk. “Check your six” means to watch behind you and make sure an enemy plane isn’t coming up to attack.

In craft beer, Hassel and Goldman have your back, and other craft breweries should watch for this underdog to become a front-runner.

There is something for everyone at Check Six Brewery, even the wine connoisseur in your group can be just as satisfied with the choices offered. The Staff is welcoming and the décor is polished with a touch of industrial. This could easily be your stop before dinner on date night or bring your own meal! They are food friendly!

WRIGHT FLYER CREAM ALE - ABV: 5.6%

crowd-friendly beer opens with a “biscuity” body, ever-so-slightly hopped for a dash of complexity.

Goldman and Hassel build their flavor to a crescendo, leaving us with a soft, sweet finish, perfect to down at the end of a sweltering summer’s day.

What better homage to the Tar Heel state can this brewery give than naming a brew after Orville and Wilbur, the fathers of aviation as we know it? Pale straw with a dense, creamy head, this

In honor of the first American squadron of fighter pilots in World War I, this amber beer doesn’t fail to live up to its namesake. Hopped with Cascade, Chinook, and Willamette hops, its bitter profile is balanced by a refreshing floral note. Combined with grapefruit and caramel tones through the middle thanks to the malty backbone, this brew will stand up to even the toughest beer critics at the backyard barbecue (and they’ll like it, too!).

Pale straw and hazy, this beer greets the nose with sweet banana tones; the light, creamy mouthfeel gives way to an effervescent citrus note, calling to mind sandy beaches and crashing waves. This hit, named for the Red Baron’s colorful fleet, is graced with all-natural coconut flavor lacing the tongue after each delicious swig; despite the coconut title the nutty note mingles perfectly with the banana, a toasty characteristic ever so slightly present in the wake of each fruity mouthful. Check Six’s Southport taproom location proudly tapped a keg of this hefeweizen as its first light beer on tap, which was met with an undeniably positive response ✪.

BRASS RING AMERICAN ALE - ABV: 6.4%

If ever there were a gateway beer to welcome fresh faces to craft beer, this would be an excellent candidate. Its medium body is the perfect vehicle for both the caramel and light fruit tones to grace the palate. With a finish as crisp as the collar on freshly pressed dress blues, a slight sweetness can be found.

Hassel tells us that the Brass Ring is an accolade received by those pilots who have completed a minimum of twenty years of service, an accolade he, too, holds.

Featuring

SOUTHPORT | ST. JAMES | BALD HEAD ISLAND CASWELL & OAK ISLAND

FLYING CIRCUS COCONUT HEFEWEIZEN - ABV: 5.2%

Co-founder and head brewer Noah Goldman & Bar Manager, Josh Pittman from Check Six Brewing Company, 5130 Southport-Supply Road • 910-477-9280

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Good coffee, conversation & company Open 7 days a week, 7am - Until 6006 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC 910-278-5929

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108 S. Davis St. Southport, NC (910) 523-0624

SAVOR

Serious Eatin’

Southport Smoke House is the real deal PHOTOS AND STORY BY REBECCA JONES

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eople take their barbecue seriously. It’s an art form as unique to the region as to a person’s taste. The folks at Southport Smoke House—know this, and have perfected their hickory smoked meat. Celebrating one year as of April 2015, Southport Smoke House is the joint venture of Troy and Tabitha Knight and Jim and Carla Sparks.

SOUTHPORT SMOKEHOUSE 1102 N Howe Street (910) 363-5035 Hours: Mon-Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. southportsmokehouse.com

Troy is the full time pastor at Generations Church in Southport, and Jim is a retired police officer that works in sniper training for the Marines. What brought this unlikely pair into the BBQ business?

The backyard pit. The Knights and Sparks are neighbors in Southport. Evenings and weekends smoking pork and beef brisket generated a lot of discussion about the “flavor of the meat”. Both agreed the hickory smoked flavor, “the kind that gets into the meat” emphasizes Troy- is key.

Backyard talk became reality when the building in front of the Olde Southport Village Shoppes became available.

In the beginning, with the help of Southport Smoke House manager- Daniel Crouson- who Troy says- “does everything!”Pit masters would tend the fire- cooking the meat all night- that is -until the Oyler Smoker from Mesquite, Texas arrived. The Oyler, weighing in at about 4000 pounds, “needed a crane and a semi- to get in place- “ explains Troy- “but so worth itthis is a wood smoker- we use 100% hickory wood- from suppliers in the area- start the coals- put the hickory on top- and let it burn all night- the rotisserie smoker cooks the meat 12 - 14 hours a night, the dampers open and close- feeding the fire oxygen to achieve the right temperatures for the slow cooked meat.” Troy says,

“We want the customer to taste the wood smoke- the flavor absorbed in the meatwhen you see a little red ring- that’s the smoke ring.” A true smokehouse.

The big black Oyler is impressive- as are the cords of hickory stacked outside.

The pork and beef briskets are cooked all night. The chicken and ribs are put on in the morning so they are ready for lunch.

But nothing is as impressive to the eyes as is to the nose: the smell! That warm sweet smoky slow cooking smell that makes you hungry- even when you didn’t know you were hungry!

Everything is prepared in house. Homemade potato salad and Cole slaw both red slaw, the regional vinegar based and white slaw, the mayonnaise based. Mac n cheese, green beans, baked beans and of course banana pudding are some of the sides. Plates, sandwich combos, Ala carte items and kids meals are available.

But anything about BBQ would not be complete without some discussion of the sauce. At the Southport Smoke House the meat is served as is- hickory smoked with a dry rub- customers can choose their sauce at the sauce bar. The sauce bar has five different sauces: sweet, spicy, tangy- the tangy is Carla Sparks’ Grandfather’s family recipe, Eastern North Carolina-vinegar and red pepper, and Lexington style, made with cola and vinegar.

Everyone seems to have a favorite: when asked what the owners favorite sauces

are, Troy, who is from Texas, “where BBQ is a verb” he laughs, leans towards the hot and spicy- ‘Tabitha, from North Carolina likes the Lexington, Carla probably favors the tangy, the family recipe,” and Jim? Troy laughs,” probably- doesn’t use sauce-believing, good smoked meat moist enough with great flavor- doesn’t need sauce”.

The Southport Smoke House has dinein and carry out. The dine- in feels like a cozy country BBQ joint- with tin siding and an old sliding barn door, red antique accents, ceiling fans and old timey soda bottles used as vases with flowers on the tables. There is also outdoor seating shaded by the big oak out front. The Southport Smoke House also caters and delivers for big crowds- meetings, weddings and reunions. Customers have choices of meat combinations, sides and sauce. ✪

Vintage • Cottage • Shabby Chic Custom Upholstered Vintage Chairs with Coordinating Pillows and Ottoman $1495/set

414 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461 (910) 457-0011 • OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.SouthportMag.com / June 2015 / Southport Magazine 33

302 East Bay 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, 2632 sq. ft.

Try Our Seasonal Menu

Lightly Fried Cod Topped with a Crab and Lemon Beurre Blanc served with Asparagus and Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes , Artichokes and Basil

This magnificent Historic Southport home boasts incredible 250 degree views of the Cape Fear River, Battery/Bald Head/ and Oak Island. The quality of construction fused with the finest level of architectural detail mixed with 300 year old history will satisfy the most discriminating taste. Features like a 120 ft. pier with deep water access, 120 year old cotton mill wood floors, 7 patio/decks, stylish gourmet kitchen with farm sink, extensive crown molding/trim work and a colonial seawall dating back to the late 1600’s defines it.

The whimsical landscape of hundred year old live oak trees welcomes you into the open main living area designed by local architect Rich Bandera who skillfully created the floor plan to maximize the footprint while capturing every water angle. As you explore this unique 5 level home, the water views, history and attention to detail will capture your imagination! Come enjoy the laid back Southport lifestyle today.

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Hump Day Soirée Forestière – Chicken or Veal Cutlet sautéed in a Wild Mushroom, Artichoke Heart and a Demi-glace served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

Every Wednesday, enjoy specially priced Tapas and $6 wines by the glass all day!

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR SPECIALS AND LIVE MUSIC

On June 18th, Ladyfingers Gourmet To Go will be at our wine tasting with samples of their delicious frozen meals. Ladyfingers is a full service catering company in Raleigh, NC that specializes in gourmet prepared meals. Come out and see what they have to offer that is available at Uncorked by the Sea! Yum!!!

Wine • Craft Beer • Art • Gift Baskets • Gift Certificates • Wine Club Membership • Gifts

We are happy to special order for you.

We offer case and half-case discounts on wine and case discounts on beer.

Summer Hours: Sunday 12-5 Monday-Wednesday 10-6 Thursday-Saturday 10-7

602 N Howe St • Southport

(910) 454-0633

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“Good Wines for A Great Cause” Every Thursday from 5-7 pm, benefiting local charities

Beer Tastings

A great way to check out our beer selection!

Saturdays, 3-5 pm.

SAVOR

HUNGRY? Bite into the best that our area has to offer 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 Mediterraneanstyle 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

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.

Affordable in Southport!

YACHT BASIN EATERY

Raspberry, glazed walnut, goat cheese and grilled chicken salad from Taylor Cuisine Café- 731 N. Howe St. Southport.

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY ATLANTIC SEAFOOD AND STEAKS

5059 SouthportSupply Rd. SE, Southport 457-4477 • www.atlanticsouthport.com Casual dining with variety from seafood, steak, chicken and pasta. Known for its Calabashstyle cuisine and lowcountry classics.

BALD HEAD ISLAND CLUB

Intracoastal Waterway with slips for docking and a beautiful view, including sunsets. We belong to the NC 10% Campaign.

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as awardwinning chowder and signature crab dip.

1 Salt Meadow Trail, Bald Head Island 457-7300 • www.bhiclub.net Offers options, from the Pelicatessen located poolside, to the pubstyle 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.

FISHY FISHY CAFE

THE BLUE MARLIN

FRYING PAN

4419 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 363-4075 Serving up a menu to satisfy all palates.The Blue Marlin specializes in seafood, steaks and pastas in a fun, relaxed, Caribbean atmosphere.

CAPE FEAR RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

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

DEAD END SALOON & FISH FACTORY GRILLE

4907 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com Known for real Maryland crab cakes and Cream of Crab soup and offering fresh, local seafood specials along with great entrees, nachos, cheddar fries, and more. Located on the

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

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

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 since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

122 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 363-4108 • www.yachtbasineatery.com Dishing up goods from both the North and South, Yacht Basin Eatery offers everything from handrolled pizza, Jerseystyle breads and authentic Italian, to Southern comfort foods and fresh seafood.

MODERN AMERICAN LIVE OAK CAFE

614 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4360 • www.liveoakcafenc.com

225 E. 11th Street- Perfect starter home or investment opportunity! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on a generous lot is close to everything in Southport- bike to downtown and enjoy restaurants, galleries, and shops $165,000.

Serving creative cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Live Oak Cafe offers dishes such as duck crepes, lowcountry gumbo, and baked scallops au gratin.

MR. P’S BISTRO

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

THE PHARMACY RESTAURANT

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

112 Stuart Avenue- 3 bed. 2 bath home on large lot- almost .5 acre- in great location!

Kitchen has stainless appliances and leads to a covered back porch overlooking the fenced back yard. Nice rocking chair front porch and carport. $189,000.

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.

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

715 N. Atlantic Avenue- Unlimited potential in this centrally located Southport home on beautiful lot. Great Room with laminate wood flooring leads to spacious eat in kitchen. Off the kitchen there is a large deck leading to the fenced in backyard with it’s enormous Live Oak trees. $169,000.

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with caribbeaninspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads. www.SouthportMag.com / June 2015 / Southport Magazine 35

SAVOR CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS

ERIC’S GRILLE

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.

BEANA’S KITCHEN

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island • 278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.

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 homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

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.

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FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

4655 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

GREENLANDS FARM STORE

668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia 253-9515 • www.greenlandsfarmstore.info Farmfresh, organic and natural ingredients—grown here, made here! Glutenfree and vegan options offered. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, unique sides and desserts.

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.

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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.

GRAND OPENING CELABRATION SATURDAY JUNE 6TH 2PM –5PM

PRIZES

HOME DÉCOR GARDEN & OTHER FABULOUS FINDS

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

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SAVOR 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 for lunch and dinner.

LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, Southport 457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

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. 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 fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-40005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the oldfashioned 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.

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport, 454-4004 Shrimp in every style desirable, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.

OLD BRIDGE DINER

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island, 250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, from fluffy omelettes to burgers and friedchicken sandwiches.

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE

611 Howe St., Southport, 833-0227 www.southportteahouse.com Offering a full lunch menu with quiche, salads, sandwiches and afternoon tea anytime. Full beverage option including over 60 loose teas iced or hot and sold by the ounce.

Glutenfree options, too. Open Wed-Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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TAYLOR CUISINE CAFÉ

731 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0088 Bald Head Marina at Deep Point • 4577830 www.taylorcuisinecatering.com Putting its Southern style where guests’ mouths are, this eatery offers “Taylormade” fried string beans, fried green tomatoes, country fried steak and more in two locations.

TROLLY STOP

Microvascular & Reconstructive Hand Surgery

111 S. Howe St., Southport 457-7017 • www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its oneofakind hot dogs.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 363-4908 • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com The menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are madetoorder with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

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QUIZNO’S SUBS

Outpatient Partial Knee Replacement

5130 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 457-4636 • www.quiznos.com Serving subs, salads, wraps, soups and pasta. Chicken, prime rib, black angus, deli subs.

Meat and cheeses cut fresh in store daily.

Open every day.

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 homecooked meals.

BAJA CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH CAFE

705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (at the pier) 278-5504 • www.theflyingfishcafeoki.com Nestled beside the Oak Island Pier, Flying Fish Cafe offers a panoramic view of the ocean and excellent WestCoast cuisine.

Advanced Approaches in Joint Replacement

OrthoWilmington specialists are at the forefront of improving outcomes—including advancements in pain control for joint replacement patients. This results in significantly lowered self-reported pain scores, reduced length of hospital stays, and much quicker recoveries.

Innovations and advanced care help our patients move better and live better.

BARBECUE BIG AL’S SLAM DUNK BBQ

1450 50 Lakes Dr., Southport • 845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Dr., 278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell’s Place serves up lots of home cooking.

SIDE STREET CAFÉ

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

SOUTHPORT TEA HOUSE

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LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

subs,

607 North Howe St., Southport (910) 477-2832 Pulled pork, baby back ribs, smoked wings, smoked pork tenderloin and beef brisket.

All ABC permits. Brunswick Stew, mac and cheese, sliders, and homemade salsa and chips. Dine in or take out!

SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

1102 N. Howe St., Southport • 363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real woodsmoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.

910.332.3800 OrthoWilmington.com Spine • Sports Medicine • Joint Replacement & Reconstruction • Hand & Upper Extremity Foot & Ankle • Trauma • Pain Management

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SAVOR TERRY’S NORTH CAROLINA BARBQUE & RIBS

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dryrub ribs, along with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.

THE BARBQUE HOUSE

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 201-1001 • www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slowsmoked inhouse and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexingtonstyle red.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL

IRISH

PORTS OF CALL

SLÁINTE

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com The eclectic menu offers choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a freshbaked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

ITALIAN BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 454-4540 • www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to handtossed, New Yorkstyle 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 candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

PLAZA MARIACHI

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

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

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

PIZZERIAS DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

DELPHINA CANTINA

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 457-1222 • delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

Open for Lunch & Dinner 11:00 am–2:30 pm 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Locally Owned by Bob & Gia

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SAN FELIPE

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

Coffee Cake, Muffins, Scones, Pastries, Cookies, Eclairs, Cannolies, Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Wedding Cakes

Nothing says I LOVE YOU DAD better than an Apple Pie!

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas.

DINE IN TAKE OUT

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

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 2786781

Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian. ,

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oventoasted subs and cal;zones.

PEPPERONI GRILL @ THE BEACH

4320 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 250-1190. www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out, and delivery.

POLISH — PIEROGIES

8017A E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 368-8098 Specializing in the Polish delicacy for which they’re named, this restaurant is set up for takeaway order and also features ‘Super Dogs,’ kielbasa hoagies, and kolache. Offers a grab and go frozen menu of stuffed cabbage, green bell peppers, hot sausage, kielbasa ‘n’ kraut, pizza shells, and more.

SAVOR TAPAS FLIGHTS

15139 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 363-1202 Wine, craft beer, and a tapas menu, small plates. Most items under $10; menu changes every two weeks. Look for weekend specials.

THAI THAI BY THE SEA

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

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.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE SHOPS AHOY DOUGHNUTS

4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6929 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com

Fresh yeastraised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, familyowned.

cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

BLUE SEA COFFEE SHOP

6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us Home of the Flying Pig, Green Swamp and Pig Bun; specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, chai, beans, bagels, desserts and conversation. Open year round, wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 • www.facebook.com/Blue.Sea. Cafe.NC Homemade bagels, hot out of the oven each morning & Mom’s baked goods & sweets. Fresh daily vegetarian specials. 100% organic coffee, full espresso & tea bar, fruit smoothies & chai. WiFi & handmade gifts.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

CRAZY CAKE CHICKS

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 lowsugar, glutenfree, dairyfree, vegan, and seasonal items by special order.

THE CONFECTIONARY

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 457-9310 Featuring jelly doughnuts, apple fritters,

FLYING PIG COFFEEHOUSE

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of glutenfree/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

PORT CITY JAVA

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 • www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day.

Open yearround. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

105 West Saint George St., Southport

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EDIBLE EVENTS WEEKLY 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 Thursdays, 5p.m. -7 p.m., “Good Wines for a Great Cause” benefiting local charities; Saturdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., beer tastings; June 18th, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Ladyfingers to Go will be serving samples at Uncorked’s weekly wine tasting.

DAILY WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTINGS

Mon.- Thurs. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4384 * www.thegrapeandale.com Taste our free samples or enjoy a top shelf wine from our wine station for a small fee.

DAILY WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTINGS

Any time, no appointment needed * $6 Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room 105 S. Howe St., Southport 777-5151 * www.silvercoastwinery.com Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room in down-

309 North Howe Street

SAVOR

town Southport offers wine and craft beer tastings seven days a week. Come in any time between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mon.- Sat., and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, and enjoy six wines or six beers (keep the souvenir glass) for $6.

DAILY WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTINGS

Any time, no appointment needed Flights * 1513-9 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 363-1202 Flights offers wine and craft beer tastings seven days a week. Enjoy six wines or six beers. Mon. – Thurs. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

1/2 PRICE SELECT WINES.

Mr. P’s Bistro * 309 N Howe St, Southport (910) 457-0801 Every Wednesday in June, sample the NEW WINE LIST including Moscato and Cab Franc.

Take and Taste Wine & Beer Saturday; Sat., June 6th at 1:00 p.m. Come in and taste a flight of 3 craft beers or 3 fine wines for only $5. Also, enjoy 10% off beer packs, 5% off 1/2 case of wine or 10% off whole case.

363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

FUZZY PEACH

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 • www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available.

Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

LEAKY TIKI

ICE CREAM DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5371* Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

5130 SouthportSupply Rd., Unit 108, Southport 363-4180 • www.thefuzzypeach.com A frozen yogurt bar where you can select your own flavors and toppings.

6324 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4503 • www.leakytikiinc.com Homemade ice cream and fudge since 2009.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150

Join us every WEDNESDAY in JUNE for 1/2 price select bottles of wine!

(Across from Southport water tower)

Be sure to sample our NEW WINE LIST including Cab Franc and Moscato follow us on Facebook and Twitter Mr. P’s is the perfect place to celebrate any event with our in house catering.

Please call ahead for any special dining request - we aim to please.

OPEN: Monday - Saturday 5-9pm • (910) 457-0801

www.mrpsbistro.com

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Come Find Your Inner Artist

At Pescado Y Amor all you have to do is sign up, show up and sip up!

Your canvas, paints and brushes will be supplied. Local Artist Missy Ronquillo will help you create that night's featured painting.

111 South Howe Street, Southport, NC • 910-457-9119

KIDS SUMMER CAMPS • ADULT SUMMER CAMPS CUSTOM GIFTS! LIVE EVENT PAINTS! ART CLASSES!!

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Wild

Take the journey

BY EMI LY KLINEFELTER AND JENNIFER BARNETT

W

hen we are preparing to watch a movie that Jen and I haven’t seen, we like to pick an actor in the movie, do a little research about them and dedicated dinner to them. For the movie Wild we decided to pick the star of the film Reese Witherspoon.

For dinner we ate foods that this sweet, southern mother had listed as some of her favorites. Our meal couldn’t only be fried chicken and cake, so like any good southerner, we added Mac n Cheese and Sweet TeaCheers to you Reese!

While doing research about Reese we developed this image of her in our minds; a loving mother, full of smiles and sunshine, silly, lovable- a Sweet Home Alabama mixed with Legally Blonde type of woman. Well… that image was chewed up spat out rolled around in the dirt and kicked a couple times with the opening scene of Wild. Horrifying screams, painful moans, “look away look away” began to instantly fill the room- and that was just us!

Thanks for ruining our Reese illusion right out of the gates!

Each one of us holds a breaking point within our souls and in this movie Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) is brought to the point with the tragic loss of her single mother Bobbi played by Laura Dern (The song Pocket Full of Sunshine comes to mind when I think about her mother).

The characters in this movie are intelligent, well-read women who in spite of themselves make wreck less decisions! The mother, Bobbi, was desperate to be loved and loved her children very openly and honestly. Unfortunately her insecurity manifested in an abusive relationship, which she eventually recovered and grew from.

Cheryl and her brother Leif (Keena McRae) endured the wrath of their abusive father

KEY

Rainy Day

Tissues

until one day they all ran away together.

This definitely plays a role in the development of each child. The poor choices they make as young adults clearly is the result their upbringing.

With the upset of her loss, Cheryl spirals into a few years of bad decisions and self-destructive behavior which leads to her divorce from her best friend Paul (Thomas Sadoski). She decides one morning after a conversation with her friend Aimee (Gaby Hoffman) that she is going to walk until she becomes the women her mother wanted her to be. So she picks up a book on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT, which we later learn is one of the country’s longest and toughest trails) and with no experience what so ever, buys out the REI store, puts it all on her back and begins her walk. Her determination is full on and you can’t help

Giggles

Family

Date Night

but hope that she doesn’t get hurt literally stepping out the front door!

Not even 30 miles into her hike Cheryl begins to weaken and think about quitting- how far does she get? You will have to watch and find out!

The movie reminded us- a little bit- of Alexander Supertramp in the movie Into the Wild - mixed with a really intense detox program. Wild was both insightful, long, and a little strange at times, but it reminds us that we can’t judge or compare how big our individual struggles feel, for a bump in the road - no matter how big it may seem to you - may be so hindering to another person. No matter how much support or how many coping skills you may have in your arsenal even the most sophisticated person can hit rock bottom.

Today’s society has really tainted our minds for we found ourselves holding our breath every time she came across a different person on her journey (we learned that not many women take on the PCT- yet there is a whole community that does the trail!). We are so programed to believe the worst in strangers! Cheryl finds that in the wild, when you are alone, you don’t have a choice but to trust- cautiously. We found ourselves talking about whether or not we would do it - at all. Jen, being an extremely cautious person would not have step foot out the door alone whereas Emily mentioned several times how fun it would be. We were watching the movie with others in the room and despite our varying ages (16-49), we all had parts of the movie we could relate to. If you are looking for a film to drive an interesting conversation, we would recommend this one.

The soundtrack was wonderful (think Simon and Garfunkle), the scenery beautiful, the acting was great- we felt they did a nice job filling in the movie even though most of it is Reese alone.

And oh! There is a spirit animal and a blonde little boy we refer to as the Creepy Dutch Boy- though Emily’s husband, Derek, found him very significant!

The general consensus was that Jen and I watch too many horror movies… You’ll see. Anyway, over all, this movie night was a success and we are not mourning for the 2 hours we lost in the process.

Now days that is saying something! ✪

Sound Track

Lights Off

Oscar Worthy

WILD

Based on the book, Wild – a memoir by Cheryl Strayed Rating: R (for sexual content, nudity, drug use, and language) Genre: Drama Directed By: Jean-Marc Vallée

Our Ratings: OVERALL:

Who Should Watch this Movie?? - We feel

most young adults and adults will find something relevant in this movie.

There is a lot of swearing, drug use and some nudity, so keep that in mind. But we feel that this movie can appeal to multiple types of people in multiple seasons of life.

We Want to Hear Your Reviews.

Did you watch the movie?

What are your thoughts?

Comment at www.southportmag.com or email future movie suggestions to Jen at editor@southportmag.com

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Waterfront Dining

Fresh Seafood • Pasta • Chops • Extensive Wine Menu and Spirits PEOPLE’S

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Best Italian Restaurant Most Romantic Restaurant Best Service & Best Meatballs WINNER SOUTHPORT MAGAZINE

5003 O’Quinn Boulevard Southeast, Southport • (910) 454-4440

www.josephsitalianbistro.com South Harbor Village Marina overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway

Enjoy

ious ubr Sal Southport Breezes by making one of these porches your own!

114 S. Howe Street 910.457.7676

727 N. Howe Street 910.457.6401

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Daily specials with a variety of seafood and beer, wine & spirits.

Congratulations Mike Ramsey And The Staff Of

Coastal Companion Care

On Your New Skill Center Training Facility!

5101 Southport-Supply Rd SE #4, Southport, NC 28461 (910) 457-5300 www.coastalcompanioncare.com

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday-Saturday • Thursdays 6-9ish Fri. & Sat. 7-10

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Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9 p.m.

Trouble No More 7-10 p.m.

Randy Sadewater 7-10 p.m.

Jenny Pearson 4-8 p.m.

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9 p.m.

Parker Lanier 7-10 p.m.

Megan Swindler 7-10 p.m.

Reverend Dippermouth 4-8 p.m.

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9 p.m.

Songwriters Festival 7-10 p.m.

Stoney Creek 7-10 p.m.

Freetime Ragae 4-8 p.m.

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9 p.m.

Christine Marinez w/ Guy Phillips & Friends 7-10 p.m.

CC Martin 7-10 p.m.

GUITAR MIKE 4-8 p.m.

122 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport, NC 910-363-4108

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Cambridge Crossings Sales Office Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CAMBRIDGE CROSSINGS NEW LUXURY TOWNHOMES

4197 Cambridge Cove Circle, Southport At Fish Factory Rd. just south of Long Beach Rd.

TEL.: (910) 446-1170

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CALENDAR ATHLETIC

BUSINESS

JUNE 27 27 6:30 AM - Until. Waterfront Park, 101 West Bay Street, Southport Shirt Pickup & Registration- Friday, June 26th from 6pm-8pm & Saturday, June 27th from 6:30am-7:30am on race day. www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_ events/freedomRun.html 910/457-5578.

Admission/Fees: $30.00. 2015-06-02 6:30 pm - Until

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 40th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 25th in The Brunswick Center @ Southport. Annual Membership meetings are an important part of any organization as they give the organization’s leadership the opportunity to report to its members on the activities of the year.

At the Chamber’s Annual Meeting we will pass the presidential gavel, retire 5 board members and introduce the coming year’s Board of Directors. Also at the Annual Meeting, the Chamber will announce the winners of the Ambassador of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year and Small Business Customer Service of the Year.

We are very excited to announce the keynote speaker for this year’s Annual Meeting will be Karen Collette, NC De-

5K FREEDOM RUN/WALK & 1 MILE FREEDOM RUN/WALK.

BRIDGE TO PIER TRIATHLON June6 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Oak Island & Surrounding Area. 750 meter swim, 16 mile bike, and a 4 mile run. Contact: Tony Panigutti, 16715 W. 94th Drive, Arvada, CO 80007. (303) 882-8304 Admission/Fees: $60.00 + depending on when registered.

Sponsored by & Organized by Without Limits Productions. Sponsored by Town of Oak Island. www.withoutlimits.com

40TH ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

NEW LOCATION 112 East Moore St.

910-363-4275

Rogue Wave

p o ly w o r k s f u r n i t u r e

Come see our NEW Courtyard

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partment of Transportation, Division 3, Division Engineer.

8:00 am- Registration and Buffet Breakfast (Coastal Events & Catering will be cooking up some Baked French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage Patties, Bacon, Fruit Salad and Mini Muffins).

8:30am - Annual Meeting & Keynote Speaker: Karen Collette, NC Department of Transportation, Division 3, Division Engineer.

Cost to attend is $20.00 per person and includes breakfast. Register Online Click Here.

COFFEE WITH THE GIRLS

June 16, 2015 at Taylor’s Café - Attendance Fee: Free. Time: 800am-9:00am Coffee with the Girls meets the third Tuesday of every month from 8am-9am at Port City Java, 113 N. Howe Street, Southport except May, June & July they meet at various locations. To RSVP for a Coffee with the Girls E-Mail or call (910) 457-6964.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Attend the weekly meeting and Grow your Business One Lead at a Time. Afternoon Group meets on Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. Morning Group meets on Fridays at 8:15am in the Chamber’s Conference Room. No cost to participate for members. Bring your business cards and your own lunch. 910.457-6964.

BUSINESS NETWORKING AFTER HOURS

June 11th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Bachara & Essey Attorneys at Law, 200 Country Club Drive, Oak Island. An event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments.

RSVP by 6/8/2015 to (910) 457-6964.

CLASSES

SAFETY AWARENESS CLASS

June 13th from 10 am to 3pm. Green-

lands Farm at 668 Midway SE, Bolivia, NC Join Greenlands Farm and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office to learn about safety awareness as well as their Project Lifesaver. Come to Greenlands Farm and meet your deputies and see a cruiser!

This is a community event and it is free.

For more information, please call 910253-7934 or visit us at www.facebook. com/GreenlandsFarm.

HEARTS & SOL

We begin each Monday night experience with meditation at 6:15 and all classes begin at 7:00. We are delighted to offer these classes as a gift to our wonderful community. For more information call Sharon-704-905-9535 or Cathy-910-228-1035 Monday June 1st 7:00 pm. Sound Healing with Ella Hill. Monday June 8th 7:00 pm. Wellness Co-Op with Amanda Joy. Monday June 15th 7:00 pm.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique With Paula Burn. Marionette Workshop. Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Rd SE Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-23, 2930, July 6-7, 13-14. Afternoon and evening sessions offered, 2-4 pm or 7-9 pm For ages 12-up (craft knife, scissor, glue, and some power tool use) Limited to 16 participants per session. Basic marionette construction, operation, and performance art. Fee: $80 for all 8 sessions. Attendees should sign up for either afternoon or evening session.

Instructor: Frank Blackmon, frankblackmon01@gmail.com, 910-278-6581 After satisfactory completion of this workshop, the participant will own at least one fully functional marionette, and will be a qualified member of The Brunswick Little Theatre Marionette Company.

EVENTS

JUNE EVENTS AT GREENLANDS FARM

Children’s Petting Farm: June 5th,12th, 19th, 26th. Come out for a fun-filled time and enjoy up closeencounters with a variety of rescued farm animals. The Petting Farm is aneducational experience where visitors of all ages learn about rescue animals,where they come from, what they like, and how to be responsible petowners. This is a hand’s on experienceyou and your children will enjoy.

Pony rides and llama cart rides are available at specifichours. Call the Farm Store in case of inclement weather conditions:910-253-7934. Admission is $4 forchildren, $2 for adults, and rides are $5.

SummerCamp: June 22 to August 12th.

Monday – Wednesday. 8:30 am to 4.00 pm The camp is open to 5-13 year - olds, June —August, seven sessions (M-W) for

CALENDAR 2 age groups,see our camp application for dates specific to your child.

Download an application at: www. greenlandsfarmstore.info/camp/ Throughout the week your child will experience modern homestead farming. Our goal is to bring back old farming traditions and connect with what our world provides for us today.

Your child will learn teamwork, patience, and responsibility through Greenlands Farm’s homestead farm life: all skills that can be applied to life off the farm. Enrich your child and give an experiencelike no other!

Greenlands Farm also has rescue farm animals the help us educate children about each animal: needs, care, and respect.

For more detailed information about camp, go to our websiteat www.greenlandsfarmstore.infoor call the farm store at 910-253-7934.

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT SPRING LAKE PARK

Boiling Spring Lakes Parks and Recreation, 6 PM to 8 PM

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

June 19th ~ The EBS Bank. June 20th ~ Spring Lake Park. Event Hosted by Special Events Committee

HOWL AT THE MOON

Bald Head Island. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Howl At The Moon Start: June 02, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. East Beach Access 39, An Island tradition for several years running, the Maritime Market hosts the largest beach party each month when the full moon rises out of the Atlantic Ocean. The “Howl” party (as it’s called by the locals) and attendees BYOB and bring appetizers to share. The Market brings huge pots of soup and some appetizers to share as well. When the Moon rises, the entire throng of attendees breaks into a collective “howl!” A bonfire is usually blazing and the event draws hundreds. Free and open to all.

FATHER’S DAY AT THE SHOALS CLUB Sunday, June 21, 2015 Dad’s Chop House Lunch Event

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, 2015. The Brunswick Center at Southport will be hosting the Cape Fear Red Cross as they provide a disaster preparedness training that will include how to be prepared for a hurricane.The event will also cover how to seek help before and after a disaster. No fee to attend the event no age requirement. Please RSVP by calling 910-754-2300 by June 15.

FUN ON FOOT TOUR

JUNE 3 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport 204 East Moore Street, Southport Fun on Foot is our mission. Once a month, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport brings educational and entertaining exercise to the Lower Cape Fear. Enjoy the outdoors and take pleasure in our Salubrious Breezes, as we discover Southport’s history, discussing the Shrimping & Menhaden industry, daring stories of blockade runners crossing the bar, pirates, pestilence, Hurricane Hazel and so much more.

Tour meets at the Museum and lasts approximately an hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and prepare yourself for interactive walking. Fee: $5 per person. For further details call the Museum 910-457-0003 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com

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Make a panel 12 x 14 4-5 weeks: $250, Thursday nights

Glass Fusing Class

Make jewelry, a tile or dish 2-3 weeks: $175, Tuesday nights

Stepping Stone Class

How to make stepping stones 2 weeks: $65, Saturday morning

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CALL 910-363-4678

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4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL WEEK CLASSES.

June 30-July 3, 2015. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E, Moore St., Southport. Series of four classes from. Join the Museum as we celebrate 4th of July festival week with a one-hour program each day focusing on Americana! Enjoy learning the past through hands-on activities.

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CALENDAR Each class will have a different and independent theme so kids can attend one or all four! June 30 - Candle Dipping & Stenciling, July 1 - Colonial Games, July 2 - Colonial Caps & Tricorn Hats and July 3 - Fly your Stars & Stripes.

Fee: $5 per child per class. Ages: 6-10.

Space is limited. Must pre-register. Call 910-457-0003.

PAGEANT

JUNE 7 2:30 PM - Until. The Miss Southport-Oak Island. Scottish Rite Temple in Wilmington. This is a natural pageant for girls of all ages. There are two main categories: Beauty & Patriotic Wear. This pageant is only open to Brunswick County residents.

Proceeds go to the SBHS Teddy Hiatt Scholarship fund held by Communities in Schools. This scholarship is awarded yearly to a graduating senior from a single family home who attends South Brunswick High School.

PATRIOTIC CONCERT

June 27 at 7:30 p.m. and JUNE 28 3:00 PM - Until. 2015 Patriotic Concert - A Salute to America, We the People. The Sea Notes Choral Society . Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Bolivia. You are invited to kick off your 4th of July celebration by joining

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in this inspiring evening with friends and neighbors as the chorus Salutes America.

Directed by Dianne Hoffman and the accompanist is Susan Linton Concert is free. Donations welcomed as Sea Notes is a non-profit organization. Info at www.sea-notes.com Call 910-363-4183.

13TH ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION

June 6 - Doors open at 5:30 pm – 10:00pm. The Oak Island Senior Center. A portion of our event will be a “live auction”, featuring our higher-end items. No checks accepted. Get free dessert with your $3 admittance fee. . This is the Oak Island Senior Center’s major fund raiser of the year. More information (910) 278-5224.

FIRST FRIDAY SOUTHPORT GALLERY WALK Partial List of Participating Galleries: Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery (211 N. Howe Street), Lantana’s Gallery & Fine Gifts(113 S. Howe Street), Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room(105 S. Howe Street), and Franklin Square Gallery (130 E. West Street).

HISTORICAL

BRUNSWICK CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE

Hatch Auditorium on the grounds of the

CALENDAR NC Baptist Assembly Fort Caswell, 100 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island.

Meetings feature a renowned historian, author, college professor or Civil War re-enactor speaking on a variety of subjects about the American Civil War era.

Tuesday, June 2: Kathleen Thompson will bring a breath of fresh air as she will be our youngest-ever Civil War historian speaker. She is a member of West Virginia University’s history department and a polished speaker on the Civil War. Her topic is entitled, “To the Breaking Point: The Toll of War on the Civil War Soldier.”

Everyone is welcome. Registration and refreshments begin at 6:30.

Admission is $10 for visitors and can be applied toward the annual membership dues of $25.

For more information, contact Brunswick Civil War Round Table president Wally Rueckel at (910) 253-7382, or wrueckel@questor.com. You can also visit the Round Table website at brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com

BATHING SUITS THROUGH VINTGE ADVERTISING

June 16 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. The Southport Community Building, 223 East Bay Street.

This presentation looks at bathing suits from 1910 to the 1960s through vintage advertising. From the early suits that look like dresses in the early 1900s to the baby doll look of the 60s, these magazine pages also show a little slice of what life was like during the roaring 20s, the Great Depression, World War II, the Fifties and Sixties. Not to be left out, the men will see many examples of what they have worn to the beach over the years.

Elaine Blackmon Henson grew up in Wilmington and has loved going to the beach all her life. A retired elementary teacher, she began collecting post cards after she and her husband became the owners of a vintage 1940 beach house.

The collection led to her book Carolina Beach: A Postcard History published in 2007.

Program is free, call the Museum at 910-457-0003 to register. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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MUSIC

SOUTHPORT SONGWRITER FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, June 19, 7:30-11 p.m. Songwriter Showcase featuring Southport Profession-

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CALENDAR al Songwriters: Daniel Guetschow, Christine Martinez, Vicki Burton, Bryce Barker, Meris Gantt, hosted by Louisa Branscomb. Additional Guest Songwriters: Bat Bennett, Jeremy Truett, Guy Phillips, Gene Hutchens; more TBA.Yacht Basin Eatery, 122 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Saturday, June 20, 2-4 p.m. Songwriter Showcase Venue: To Be Announced. Featuring performances by Claire Lynch with Bryan McDowell; and Louisa Branscomb with Jeanette and Johnny Williams sharing songs and their musical origins. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; 5-6 p.m. Moore Street Market, 130 E. Moore St., Southport Songwriter Performances Guest Artists TBA. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 7-9 p.m.

House Concert featuring Claire Lynch with Bryan McDowell, and Louisa Branscomb with Jeanette and Johnny Williams. The songwriters share songs and their origins in an intimate living-room setting. Southport (Private Residence). $20 per person. Limited seats available.For information, email: nomad903@ gmail.com Sunday, June 21; 12–2 pm. House Concert Brunch featuring Claire Lynch with Bryan McDowell, and Louisa Branscomb with Jeanette and Johnny Williams. The songwriters share songs and their origins in an intimate living-room setting. Southport (Private Residence). $20 per person. Limited seats available. For information, email: nomad903@ gmail.com

FISHY, FISHY

Thursday, June 4th: G’tar Mike 6:00-10:00.

Friday, June 5th: Michael Butler 6:30-10:30.

Saturday, June 6th: The Dennis Walton Band 6:30-10:30. Thursday, June 11th: Gene Hutchens 6:00-10:00. Friday, June 12th: The Bonnie Allyn Band 6:30-10:30. Saturday, June 13th: Brent Stimmel 6:30-10:30. Thursday, June 18th: BAT 6:00-10:00. Friday, June 19th: The Dennis Walton Band 6:30-10:30.

Saturday, June 20th: Rev & Guy 6:30-10:30.

Sunday/Father’s Day: BAT 1:00-5:00. Thursday, June 25th: BAT 6:30-10:30. Friday, June 26th: Heather & Dennis 6:30-10:30.

Saturday, June 27th: BAT 6:30-10:30

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LAZY TURTLE

Every Wednesday Pub Wars Trivia with Tommy Glenn, 7 p.m. Every Thursday shag lessons with John Hutton and Katie O’neil , 6 p.m.Every Friday karaoke with DJ Rodney and Tim Holland. Sat June 6 Rick Strickland and Lesa Hudson, 8 p.m. Sunday June 7th Party of Two on the beach front patio, 4 p.m.

Saturday June 13th Dennis Walton Band, 8 p.m. Sunday June 14th Double Barrel on the beach front patio, 4 p.m.. Saturday June 20th Privateers , 8 p.m. Sunday June 21st CC Martin on the beach front patio, 4 p.m. Saturday June 27th Quilted Sky, 8 p.m. Sunday June 28th Christine Martinez and Guy Phillips on the beach front patio, 4 p.m.

THE OASIS BAR AND GRILL

Karaoke Friday Nights beginning at 7; 0612, 06, and 26th will be DJ Rodney; No Karaoke on 06-05 it will be live entertainment Johnny Moore beginning at 6:30; Live entertainment on Sat nights beginning at 6:30; 06-06 Christine Martinez; 06-13 Cell Block 2; 06-20 John Toppings; 06-27 Plan B

YACHT BASIN EATERY

Thursday 6/4/15 Open Mike with Jeremy Truett 6-9; Friday 6/5/15 Trouble No More 7-10; Saturday 6/6/15 Randy Sadewater 7-10 ; Sunday 6/7/15 Jenny Pearson 4-8; Thursday 6/11/15 Open Mike with Jeremy Truett 6-9; Friday 6/12/15 Parker Lanier 7-10; Saturday 6/13/15 Megan Swindler 7-10; Sunday 6/14/15 Reverend Dippermouth 4-8; Thursday 6/18/15 Open Mike with Jeremy Truett 6-9; Friday 6/19/15 Songwriters Festival 7-10; Saturday 6/20/15 Stoney Creek 7-10; Sun 6/21/15 Freetime Ragae 4-8; Thursday 6/25/15 Open Mike with Jeremy Truett 6-9; Friday 6/26/15 Christine Marinez w/ Guy Phillips & Friends 7-10 Saturday 6/27/15 CC Martin 7-10; Sunday 6/28/15 Guitar Mike

SOUTHPORT CONCERT SERIES

Liven up your summer nights with a little live music! Friday, June 26th - “Joes Motel”

Band. Concerts are Free and begin at 6pm on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn. Bring your beach chairs, snacks and some dancing shoes! In case of inclement weather, concerts

CALENDAR may be cancelled. To check cancellations, visit www.brunswickcountync.gov or (910) 253-2031.

Free Friday Night Concerts. Summer Series in Boiling Spring Lakes at Spring Lake Park. 6pm-8pm. Pack a picnic, some chairs and a blanket. Enjoy the nice summer breeze by the lake, while enjoying some great music. The EBS Band plays a variety of music from then and now! Rock, County, Dance and the Big Hits we all grew up listening to!

No Pets or Glass Containers. Friday, June 19th - The EBS Band (rock, county, dance).

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. June 12th- Those Guys ( variety rock) June 19th– Movie in the Park (tba); June 26th– The Imitations (beach music) sponsored by Pacula Builders, Inc.

SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES

Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a summer concert and movie series held at Middleton Park Soccer Field. Grab a lawn chair, family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of summer! Concerts begin at 6:30pm and movies at dusk. For More information contact (910) 278-5518.

June 12th Concert - Those Guys (variety rock). 6:30 PM - Until June 26th Concert - The Imitations (beach music) sponsored by Pacula Builders, Inc. & Pacula Realty. 6:30 PM - Until

Fun Dining on the Intracoastal Waterway!

Free Boat Docking & Free WiFi

THE SOUTHPORT BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Fundraising concert to Bring Back Our Sailboat Christmas Wreaths. Live Music by Rev and Guy on Friday, June 5th from 7:00pm9:00pm in Franklin Square Park, Southport.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

MUSEUMS

NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT

June 19 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 204 E, Moore St., Southport, NC 28461.

Mermaids, Sirens, and Lorelei, mythical women of the water.

Learn about the ladies of the sea in mythology and literature. Create your own story of an independent water sprite and create a craft to take home.

Fee: $5 per child. Ages 6-10. Space is limited. Must pre-register. Call for details 910457-0003.

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SPOTTINGS

Celebrating the completion of the Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon....left to right is. Elizabeth Warren, Cindy Brittian, Missy Huffham, Renee Ward & Alyssa Ward.

“Talk about fun - the children of Christopher & Sarah Lewis, Isabelle, Natalie and Riley, had a fantastic time flying a Fun Flight Air Tour with Brunswick Air Inc. at Cape Fear Regional Jetport recently.� Photo submitted by Sarah Lewis.

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Congratulations to the the staff of The State Port Pilot who received 30 news, editorial and photojournalism awards and 15 advertising awards at the N.C. Press Association awards ceremony February 26 in Chapel Hill. Accepting the awards are Pilot staff members, from left, Renee Sloan, Carol Magnani, Ed Harper, Jason Tyson, Morgan Harper and Terry Pope. Not pictured, is Lee Hinnant, who individually won a first and a second-place award.

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One of the best values in Winding River Plantation. This Fabulous 3BR, 3BA home is low maintenance brick and hardiplank with a great, functional layout. Extra storage throughout the home. Located along the golf course on a mature lot. Call today for preview! $319,000. MLS#692134. Call Renee Yost at 910-269-1128.

This beautiful home is located in the premiere community of Winding River Plantation. A 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath plan has golf course frontage with the privacy of a natural buffer. Home Warranty offered, call for additional details and showing. $429,000. MLS#691467.

Call Renee Yost at 910-269-1128

This beautiful custom built home offers comfortable, elegant living in a natural setting. 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. Relax and enjoy the private backyard retreat w/outside shower, bar, hot tub area. This home was designed for entertaining!

MLS#684533. Call Renee Yost at 910269-1128

Located on the ninth fairway of Carolina National,this beautiful brick home was built to take full advantage of the golf course vista. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home includes a first floor master bedroom with en suite bath. .

Home Warranty offered with purchase. $429,500. MLS#684287. Call Renee Yost at 910-269-1128

618 MACKENZIE CIRCLE Nearly complete! Custom built 3 bed, 3.5 bath home in downtown Southport’s premier new neighborhood Jonas Creek.

Beautiful finishes including: hardwood floors, granite counters, coffered ceiling & custom tile work. Unfinished 500 sq ft. bonus room over garage has water views. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $449,000.

Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624.

103 RIVER WATCH LANE RARE OPPORTUNITY to own magnificent home in exclusive River Watch neighborhood on the banks of the Cape Fear in downtown Southport. 3 Bed, 3 bath, stunning views, open concept, first floor master with spa bath, huge bonus room, several outdoor living spaces, community pier. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $685,000.

Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624.

112 PARK AVENUE, SOUTHPORT 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with open floor plan & hardwood floors. The outdoor living spaces include: rocking chair front porch, deck & two screened porches on almost 1/2 acre. Exterior storage buildings include: pottery studio, workshop & storage building, all with electrical plus a boat shed. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $189,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624.

5203 WHITE IBIS COURT Located in beautiful Harbor Oaks neighborhood near downtown Southport- this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is Southern Living at it’s finest! Additional features include: 480 square foot bonus room, fenced backyard with saltwater pool, and 4 car garage. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $474,900. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 5230624

766 SKIPJACK CIRCLE Marshfront Energy Star rated home. Walk to historic Southport or kayak from neighborhood pier. Stunning home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room with soaring ceilings and stunning views, screened porch & indoor saltwater pool. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $699,999. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

116 RIVER DRIVE - SOUTHPORT WATERFRONT - Over an acre of Cape Fear River frontage in downtown Southport. This charming 3 BR, 2 BA home has stunning views of the Oak Island & Bald Head Island lighthouses and the Atlantic Ocean from the master suite, living areas and back deck. Listed at $699,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Renee Yost (910)269-1128

222 WEST DOLPHIN DRIVE - OCEAN VIEW ON OAK ISLAND - 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with open concept common area. Master suite has private balcony with great ocean views. Additional outdoor spaces, covered back deck and outdoor shower. Listed at $399,999 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Kay Jolliff (910)523-0624

44 FOREST OAKS DRIVE - RIDGE AT FOREST OAKS TOWNHOME - Beautiful townhome in the Ridge at Forest Oaks in Southport. With the split 3 bedroom – 2 bath design and the enclosed porch you will be certain to enjoy living close to historic Southport. Listed at $159,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Elvira Gilbert (910)619-4087

840 CASWELL BEACH ROAD - ON 2 LOTS – OCEANFRONT & 2ND ROW One of a kind, oceanfront property has panoramic views from a high bluff.

Spacious rooms open directly to a large deck overlooking the Atlantic. Situated on two lots (1st & 2nd row) totaling more than an acre - one of the largest oceanfront properties in the county.

Listed at $985,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Jill Shaver (910)617-1783

2308 WEST OAK ISLAND DRIVE - WEST END – CORNER LOT - GORGEOUS INSIDE – exotic hardwoods, travertine, coffered ceilings & more.

Exterior trim needs some TLC. Easy walk to ICW or Ocean. BRING ALL OFFERS Listed $319,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Call Shareen Hummel (919)669-3478

600 N. HOWE STREET, UNIT D SMALL TOWN CHARM WITH BIG CITY FEEL! Spacious one bedroom, one bath condo over Cat On A Whisk in downtown Southport. Feel like you’re secluded inside and then just open the doors and step out onto the large covered balcony and watch the world go by. One parking space per unit behind the building. Restaurants and shopping right outside your door! $199,000 MLS #692841. Take a virtual tour at southport-realty.com/692841 or call Lee Ann Walker, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (919) 795-7386.

797 TONEY DRIVE - BOILING SPRING LAKES REDUCED!! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath • Like the unusual? Love modern flair? This is not your traditional cottage by the lake- this home combines mid century architecture with the lake view you have always wanted- from every room in this house you can look

out over the Big Lake in BSL- imagine yourself fishing, sailing, or riding a jet ski right outside your back door. Love to entertain? The expansive deck accessible from several rooms will be the perfect place to hold a Saturday afternoon BBQ or a relaxing space to enjoy drinks after dinner. So if you like peace and quiet, love looking at the water, and want something different than a coastal cottage, you need to take a look at this home today! $269,900 MLS #691873.

Take a virtual tour at southport-realty. com/691873 or call Lee Ann Walker, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (919) 795-7386.

262 BONNET WAY, SOUTHPORT - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath • Wonderful home or investment property, it has a good rental history. This end unit has plenty of privacy, with natural area behind. It’s an easy living floor plan, all one level with no steps, and the master has wider doorways to bedroom, closet and bath for easier access. Master bath includes a walk-in stall shower and tub. What makes this unit different is the enclosed rear porch, making outdoor living available at least 3 seasons long, plus two patio areas for even more space! No maintenance and convenient living.

Come see it today! $144,000 MLS #692882. Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 2326130.

3684 SABLE PALM LANE - ARBOR CREEK - 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath • Nothing says Southern Charm like this beautiful home with its rocking chair front porch, the ever popular Day Lily plan. This Energy Star Certified home features, 2000+ SF, Hardwood Flooring, 42’ Upper Cabinets in the kitchen w/granite counter tops, 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths, exquisite cottage style’’ trim work and moldings, 2 zoned heat & cooling system, mature landscaping w/ irrigation system, screened in porch and much more. The master bedroom is on the main level and offers large walk in closet and en-suite master bath with Jacuzzi tub and his/hers sinks. With a bonus room and full bath up; it could offer a 4th bedroom, guest suite or craft room. This home has been lovingly maintained and is waiting for you! $254,900 MLS #691249. Take a virtual tour at southport-realty.com/691249 or call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty Inc. (910) 443-8000.

681 KENNEDY CIRCLE - Boiling Spring Lakes. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. A lakeside cottage and dock that is all set-up with renovations! Cozy home on Lake Hastie has all the amenities - oversized garage w/ heating & large workbench, lots of outside decks with fish cleaning station, tiered gardens, sunroom and a fully wired shed. Don’t miss this great lakefront home at a VERY affordable price. New Roof Sept. 20th, 2011 and lots of other recent improvements too. $149,000 MLS #692210 Call Brian P. Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc. for more details (910) 540-5043.

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