William Shakespeare is coming to the Outer Banks on March 9th at 2:00pm! The Theatre of Dare proudly presents Shakespeare’s A … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts

Art From The Heart
The Arts Council of Carteret County presents Art From The Heart an eighteen day art show and sale of original two and three … [Read More...]

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...]
Island Living Food

Escoffier Chef Dinner Series 2019
Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by Culinary Students and top local chefs. Get a ticket for an individual dinner, or the … [Read More...]

BackYard BBQ Cook-Off
The 9th Annual Step Up for Soldiers Backyard BBQ Cook-Off will be held Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the Lake in Carolina … [Read More...]

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...]
Drinks

Classic Irish Coffee Recipe:
Not everyone likes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a huge mug of green beer! So here is a classic recipe for those … [Read More...]

Paloma – The New Moscow Mule?
As with a Moscow Mule, the Paloma at its heart is a three-ingredient cocktail. Also like the Moscow Mule, it contains lime … [Read More...]

The Cape Fear Beer Festival
The 9th annual Cape Fear Beer Festival returns. Captain Jack is looking for shipmates to celebrate the 9th annual craft beer, … [Read More...]
Island Living History

Wilmington Railroad Museum
For more than 125 years, railroading was Wilmington North Carolina's chief industry. In 1840 the Wilmington & Weldon … [Read More...]

The First Charles Town
Everyone knows that Charleston (originally called Charles Town) is in South Carolina right? However, that settlement wasn’t … [Read More...]

Why Saint Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day 2018 will occur on Saturday, March 17, in observance of the death of St. Patrick - the patron saint of … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens

Planning A Spring Garden
If you're getting antsy to put on your gardening gloves and get out in the yard, you don't have to wait for the official … [Read More...]

Hobby Greenhouse Tour
The Annual Hobby Greenhouse Tour will take place at various private and professional greenhouses throughout … [Read More...]

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...]
Island Living Outdoors

Wrightsville Beach Marathon
The 10th annual event weekend takes place March 8-9, 2019 and features a full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, … [Read More...]

Plan Your Beach Wedding Now!
If you are thinking about having a beach wedding it is never too soon to start planning! The island beaches of North … [Read More...]

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...]
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

A Really Off The Grid Hotel!
Want to really get off of the grid - we've got the hotel for you! The Frying Pan Tower is a former U.S. Coast Guard station … [Read More...]

Video Of “Old Baldy” Lighthouse
The NC Brunswick Islands contain both the oldest and newest lighthouses in the state. Built in 1817, Old Baldy Lighthouse on … [Read More...]

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...]
Island Life NC Offers

Book: Sunset Beach A History
A full history of Sunset Beach NC with stories from many of the “old timers” who were eye witnesses to events. Some are … [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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