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Last updated: June 20. 2007 1:07PM
EVENTS
Upcoming events in July and August
EDITOR'S PICKS
WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
Detailed crafts
Take a nautical adventure at 10 a.m. July 28 on Water Street at Cape Fear Community College. The festival features more than 50 wooden boats including kayaks, skiffs and boats from the Simmons Sea Skiff Club. During the festival, students will exhibit their own work and conduct demonstrations of traditional boat building techniques. Details: Ed Verge, 362-7151; cfcc.edu/news/stories/boatfest/boatfest.htm.
DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN
Listen to music by the river
Wilmington’s summer concert series featuring local and regional bands is from 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 3 at Riverfront Park on Water Street in front of the Federal Courthouse at the corner of Water and Market streets. Food, wine and beer are available for purchase within a designated area. A portion
of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Details: 763-7349; www.wilmingtondowntown.com.
July
Film and Fireworks Series: Family-friendly movies shown at dusk every Sunday (weather permitting) through Sept. 2 at Carolina Beach Lake Park, N.C. 421 and Atlanta Avenue, Carolina Beach. Fireworks at dusk every Thursday on the beach near the Boardwalk. Both events are free with concessions available for purchase. Movie schedule and details: 458-8434; www.pleasureislandchambernc.org.
N.C. Fourth of July Festival: July 1-4 in Southport, Brunswick County. Festival highlights include: handmade arts and crafts, fair food, music by beach and country bands, a patriotic parade, a naturalization ceremony, veterans recognition ceremony, beach day with volleyball and shag contests, children’s entertainment and games (sack races and watermelon eating contests), fireworks and much more. This year’s fireworks will follow The American Tribute, a new tradition with a silent sky, then a solitary burst of red, followed by a solitary burst of white, then a solitary burst of blue. American Tribute details: www.theamericantribute.org. Details: 457-6964; www.nc4thofjuly.com.
Holden Beach Concerts: July concerts are 6:30-8 p.m. at the end of Jordan Boulevard. Bring a blanket or chair. Schedule: Matt Stillwell plays country music July 1. The Use-To-Be’s plays authentic ’50s music July 8. Wilmington Big Band plays big band music July 15. The Cousin Homer Band plays beach and rock music July 22. Mojo Collins plays rhythm and blues July 29. Free. Details: 253-2670.
Fourth of July cruise: Cruise aboard the Henrietta III 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Enjoy the Battleship fireworks from the promenade decks. Boards 30 minutes prior to cruise. Prepaid reservations required at 343-1611. Details: www.cfrboats.com.
Musical comedy: Opera House Theatre presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” a high-spirited musical romp, at 8 p.m. July 4-7, July 13-14, July 20-21 and 3 p.m. July 8, 15 and July 22 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $20; $25. Details: 343-3664.
Turtle Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 5 at Ocean Isle Beach Community Center, 44 E. First St. S.W. Celebrate Coastal Carolina Turtle Day viewing live sea turtles, photos with a sea turtle, pizza, bake sale, games, crafts, turtle races and turtle sand sculptures. Free. Details: 754-9513.
Concert at Airlie: The Jim Felds Sextet performs 6-8 p.m. July 6 on the oak lawn at Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road. Picnics welcome; bring blanket or chair. $8 adults; $2 children; free for Airlie members. Details: 798-7700.
Ocean Isle Beach Concerts: July concerts are 6:30-8 p.m. in the parking lot at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach. Schedule: The Andrew Thielen Big Band plays July 6. Craig Woolard Band plays beach music July 13. Cousin Homer Band plays a variety of music July 20. Flattcity plays bluegrass music July 27. Free. Details: Town Hall, 579-2166.
Music at Mayfaire: July concerts are 6-9 p.m. on the event lawn behind Linens ‘N Things and World Market at Mayfaire Town Center, 1010 Military Cutoff Road. Schedule: Category 4 plays classic rock July 6. Cosmic Groove Lizards plays folk July 13. Waterline plays flip-flop rock July 20. The Jetty Jumpers play classic beach and blues July 27. Free. Details: 256-5131; www.mayfairetown.com.
Classy-Chassis car show and Country flea market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 7 at Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 U.S. 17, Wilmington; rain or shine. Cars and trucks, 1980 and older, compete for awards. Vendors offer handmade crafts, furniture, jewelry, gently used goods, Southern barbecue, hot dogs, beverages, peanuts and funnel cakes. Vehicle registration $20, 8 a.m.-noon. No pets, alcoholic beverages or loud music. Details: 686-9518; www.poplargrove.com.
Concert at Cameron: Grenaldo Frazier performs music from Broadway, films and more 7-8 p.m. July 13 at Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. $5 Museum members; $8 nonmembers. Details: 395-5999.
Southport Concert: Wilmington Big Band plays big band music at 6:30-8 p.m. July 17 in Franklin Square Park on E. West Street. Bring a blanket or chair and listen to the music. Free. Details: 253-2670.
Concert at Airlie: Mirage performs 6-8 p.m. July 20 on the oak lawn at Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road. Picnics welcome, bring blanket or chair. $8 adults; $2 children; free for Airlie members. Details: 798-7700.
Fort Fisher Concert: The Breeze performs 6-8 p.m. July 20 at Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, 118 Riverfront Road, Kure Beach. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Details: 458-8434; www.pleasureislandnc.org.
Theater at Cameron: Guerilla Theatre presents excerpts from “Hamlet” at 3 p.m. July 22 at Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. Admission by donation. Details: 395-5999.
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights: 6-9 p.m. July 27. Gallery nights offer art, food and wine at 15 downtown art venues. Each gallery is easily identified with a cluster of brightly colored beach balls outside. Participating galleries include Bottega Gallery and Art Bar; Corporate Canvas; Creations by Justine; Crescent Moon; ERA 20th Century Furniture and Art Gallery; Independent Art Company; Knucklebonz Gallery of Art and Music; New Elements Gallery; Peacocks Fine Arts; Port City Pottery and Fine Crafts; Small Space Gallery; The Golden Gallery; The WHQR Gallery; The Wilmington Gallery At New Castle and Three Hounds Gallery. Details: 343-8997
Summer Artillery Shoot: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28 at Fort Fisher State Historic Site, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd., Kure Beach. Staff and volunteers dress in Civil War uniforms to shoot the fort’s cannons. Bring ear plugs. Free. Details: 458-5538; www.fortfisher.nchistoricsites.org.
August
Musical Comedy: Opera House Theatre presents “Pal Joey” at 8 p.m. Aug. 1-4, Aug. 10-11, Aug. 17-18 and 3 p.m. Aug. 5, 12 and Aug. 19 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. The penultimate Rodgers and Hart collaboration that introduced the first anti-hero to propel a musical. $20; $25. Details: 343-3664.
Concert at Airlie: Sea Pans performs 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 on the oak lawn at Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road. Picnics welcome, bring blanket or chair. $8 adults; $2 children; free for Airlie members. Details: 798-7700.
Ocean Isle Beach Concerts: August concerts are 6:30-8 p.m. in the parking lot at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach. Schedule: Wilmington Big Band plays Aug. 3. Sea Cruz and Butch plays beach music Aug. 10. Brunswick Concert Band plays a variety of music and march tunes Aug. 17. Bluesville plays blues and jazz Aug. 24. The Imitations plays ’50s-’70s music Aug. 31. Free. Details: 579-2166.
Music at Mayfaire: August concerts are 6-9 p.m. on the event lawn behind Linens ‘n Things and World Market at Mayfaire Town Center, 1010 Military Cutoff. Schedule: 360 Degrees plays party rock Aug. 3. Maco Station plays party rock Aug. 10. Tommy B and the Stingers plays rock and blues Aug. 17. Mirage plays beach and shag music Aug. 24. Michele and the Midnight Blues plays rocking blues Aug. 31. Free. Details: 256-5131; www.mayfairetown.com.
Festival of Life: Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter will hold its third Festival of Life themed “Viva Las Vegas!” 6-11 p.m. Aug. 4 at Coast Line Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. The evening features a wine tasting, auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, gaming tables and entertainment. $75. Reservations required: 772-5440, ext. 344.
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival: Aug. 12-13 on the Sneads Ferry Community Center grounds, 126 Park Lane (off 172 go to Star Skating Rink and turn left at the Bingo sign). Grounds open at 11 a.m. Aug. 12 and at noon Aug. 13. Live entertainment, food, beer and wine garden. Parade at 10 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Aug. 12. Classic car show, 12-4:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Bring lawn chairs; no coolers, pets or alcohol. $3 adults; $5 two-day pass; free for ages under 12. Details: 327-3335.
Play: Big Dawg Productions presents the suspense thriller “Veronica’s Room,” at 8 p.m. Aug. 16-18, Aug. 23-25, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and 3 p.m. Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 2 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $12; $15. Details: 343-3664.
Concert at Airlie: Buddy Skipper and the Jetty Jumpers perform 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 on the oak lawn at Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road. Picnics welcome, bring blanket or chair. $8 adults; $2 children; free for Airlie members. Details: 798-7700.
Fort Fisher Concert: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, 118 Riverfront Road, Kure Beach. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Details: 458-8434; www.pleasureislandnc.org.
Castles and Scoops Contest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18 on the beach at Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. Sand castles and ice cream come together in this friendly competition to raise money for the Children’s Museum. $8. Details: 254-3534, ext. 107; www.playwilmington.org.
East Coast Wahine Championships: Aug. 18-19 at Crystal Pier, South Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. Surf clinic and competitions in shortboard, longboard, pro longboard, advanced shortboard, bodyboard and novice divisions. Details: 686-1554; www.eastcoastwahines.com.
Flavor of the Past: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25. Local restaurants pair with historic sites to bring Wilmington’s creative past to life. Dance, music, theater and visual arts are showcased in this unique and tasty twist on history tours. Tickets: $35, through Aug. 10, and then $50; group discounts available. Tickets: 798-4362. Details: 798-4385; www.capefearmuseum.com.
Musical Comedy: Opera House Theatre presents “Grand Hotel” at 8 p.m. Aug. 29-31 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Intertwines a cast of eccentric characters through a series of fateful encounters; performed without intermission. $20; $25. Details: 343-3664.
Elsewhere
Koka Booth Summerfest concert: Wynonna Judd and The N.C. Symphony, with conductor William Henry Curry, perform at 7:30 p.m. July 7 at Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. Gates open at 5 p.m. Chairs, blankets, cameras, food and drink welcome. Pets not allowed. $30 advance; $35 day of show. Details: (919) 462-2052. Ticketmaster: (919) 834-4000.
Independence Music Blast: Noon-5 p.m. July 7 at La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, S.C., near North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Music, outdoor cooking, vineyard tour, wine, artist and crafters. No pets or coolers. $8. Details: (843) 399-9463.
Summer Parrot Head Festival: Noon-5 p.m. July 21 at La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, S.C., near North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Jimmy Buffet-style music, outdoor cooking, vineyard tour at 2:30 p.m., wine sampling, artist and crafters. No pets or coolers allowed. $8. Details: (843) 399-9463.
Nashville Star Tour: Winner Angela Hacker and runners-up Zac Hacker, David St. Romain and Joshua Stevens, perform at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Crown Center, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville. $21-$33. Details: (910) 438-4100; www.crowncoliseum.com. Tickets: (910) 223-2900.
Craftsman Classic Arts And Crafts Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St. Features original over 250 artists and crafts people. Concession booths available. $6. Details: (336) 282-5550.
Oldies Music Fest: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 18 at La Belle Amie Vineyard, corner of N.C. 90 and Saint Joseph Road, near North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Music from the ‘60s and up, outdoor cooking, prizes, vineyard tour at 2:30 p.m., wine sampling, artist and crafters. No pets or coolers. $8. Details: (843) 399-9463.
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