Three time Grammy Award winner Sarah McLachlan is coming to the Wilson Center in Wilmington on Saturday, February 16, 2019, … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts

Southport Spring Art Show
Southport's Franklin Square Gallery will host it's annual Spring Art Show from February 26 - March 16. The show will … [Read More...]

Hearts & Arts Show
Whether you are celebrating your sweetheart in preparation for Valentine’s Day, healing a broken heart, announcing a fresh … [Read More...]
Island Living Food

Recipe: Clams Casino
Those of us who are blessed to be living here on the North Carolina coast know that one of the best things about life by the … [Read More...]

Inlet View Bar & Grill
In 1978, C.W Hughes, Jr., who owned a paving company, and his wife Allison, a retired nurse, bought a small grill, motel and … [Read More...]

Recipe: Pasta & Clam Sauce
Here is a simple, classic recipe that you will want to turn to again and again after a great day walking on the beach or when … [Read More...]
Drinks

Champagne Cocktail
Here is a recipe for a really beautiful drink that is perfect for your next elegant party. It raises the bar for the … [Read More...]

Mardi Gras Gumbo Party
It's going to be a Mardi Gras Gumbo Party at Waterman's Brewing Company on Saturday February 23rd. Enjoy live music from … [Read More...]

Chocolate Strawberry Martini
Who can say no to chocolate or a martini? Not us, especially when you put them together. This drink is perfect for ladies … [Read More...]
Island Living History

History: Holden Beach, NC
In the days prior to the American Revolution, early settlers seeking land near Lockwood's Folly River applied for patents and … [Read More...]

Holden Beach Celebrates 50 Years
The Town of Holden Beach will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Parks & Recreation … [Read More...]

Pirate Love Triangle!
From the book: Pirates of the Carolinas: One of the most unusual pirate groups began when young Anne Bonny the daughter of a … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens

Dwayne Schmidt’s Photos
These Coastal NC beach prints of photos by Dwayne Schmidt are perfect for decorating a home at the beach! Dwayne … [Read More...]

Tidewater Camellia Club Show & Sale
The Tidewater Camellia Club will hold it's 69th Annual Show and Sale on Saturday, February 23, 2019. at the New Hanover … [Read More...]

What Is Haint Blue?
Newcomers to the South are confronted with a lot of terms and ideas that may seem foreign to them. They may be sipping … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors

America’s Boating Course
Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will hold its America’s Boating Course® Feb. 23-24, 2019. The course is one day of … [Read More...]

Polar Plunge
Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the 5K, 1 Mile walk or by taking a chilling plunge into the … [Read More...]

Wrightsville Beach Valentine 5K & 10K
What better way to start off your Valentine’s Day celebration than with a heart-themed race, that provides distances not … [Read More...]
Travel

March Madness Golf Pkg.
MARCH MADNESS Golf Package - $128.00 All Inclusive! This March stay at the area’s premier oceanfront resort and play top … [Read More...]

NC’S Brunswick Islands
Start your day with a sunrise and end it with a glorious sunset. this is one of the unique features of life in North … [Read More...]

Wine Down Package
You don’t need to travel abroad to explore vineyards and taste great wines, it’s all right here along the North Carolina … [Read More...]
Videos

NC Artist: Ivey Hayes
When you think about vibrant colors, scenes of the North Carolina coast, and melodic jazz rhythms, you think about … [Read More...]

What’s That Sound? The Seneca Guns
While not unique to the Carolina coast, the Seneca Guns are certainly most common along our shores. The Seneca Guns are loud … [Read More...]

How To Roast Oysters!
Oyster season in North Carolina starts in October and runs through the end of March. So it’s time to get busy with oyster … [Read More...]
Island Life NC Offers

Sea Glass Jewelry Valentines Day
This Valentines Day give her beautiful Sea Glass Jewelry from our Islands Art &and Books store! You’ll find a great … [Read More...]

BarracudaMoon Handmade Jewelry
Sydney Long was born and raised chasing seagulls and surfing in the blue-green waters of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. … [Read More...]

Made By Meg Jewelry
It is a common question to ask at dinner parties or while getting to know someone, “If you could have any job in the world, … [Read More...]
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