Intracoastal Realty Listing Selected as Finalist in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2019

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A listing represented by Lynne Galloway with The Mitchell-Lewis Group of Intracoastal Realty has been selected as a finalist in the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2019. The Ultimate House Hunt is a month-long online promotion held each year on HGTV.com, featuring extraordinary homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Big City Digs, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Homes with a History, Modern Masterpieces, Outdoor Escapes and Waterfront Homes.

All featured homes are represented by members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®. This is the eighth consecutive year HGTV has aligned exclusively with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® for the popular awards, which run from June 12 through July 17. Last year’s promotion was the most popular in the award’s history.

The Intracoastal Realty listing was selected by HGTV’s editors as a finalist in the Waterfront Homes category.

The home is located on Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach.  From the eco-friendly features like on-demand hot water heater and solar panels to the A-series windows and doors, Mukulungu tropical hardwood decking, multiple storage areas, and open living area of the exterior to the refined finishes of the interior featuring Wolfe and Miele appliances, Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, Haiku fans, tongue-and-groove poplar walls w/vaulted poplar ceilings, and custom walk-in closets, this home checks every imaginable design or function box.

“As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Intracoastal Realty is often presented with incredible marketing opportunites,” said Lake Slacum, Intracoastal Realty’s Vice President of Marketing.  “We are excited for the sellers of this wonderful property, and for the national exposure that the listing – and our region – will receive as a result of this promotion.”

Consumers have the opportunity to tour the 92 homes selected as finalists by viewing photo galleries on HGTV.com and can then cast a vote for their favorite properties. A winner will be chosen in each category based on the highest number of votes received, and an overall favorite will be awarded for the listing receiving the most votes.

The winning homes will receive editorial exposure on HGTV.com, as well as the prestige of being selected as fan favorites. Additional properties will be featured in the Global Homes gallery, boasting homes from ten different countries or territories around the world.

To view all homes and cast your vote, visit: www.HGTV.com/househunt

Luxury Portfolio Spotlight: Wilmington, Medina and Cedar Creek Lake

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Once in a lifetime property

Wilmington, NC, USA

Once in a lifetime, the right property comes along…Awaken to breathtaking sunrises over the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet & ocean. No expense spared & no detail overlooked in this amazing residence resting on 10.5+ acres on the ICW, offering privacy & views galore from Wrightsville to Carolina Beach. Main House with attached 2 BD Carriage House is full of gorgeous details. Pool House w/indoor lap + circular pool, movie screen, bar, & screened porch w/fireplace + separate 3 BD/2 BA Guest House complete this incredible estate property. Fish off your private pier w/24×24 gazebo or hop in your boat for a day on the water. A Moorefield & Murray masterpiece w/Marvin windows, custom railings, bamboo flooring, gourmet Kitchen & attention to every last detail. Ultimate for entertaining inside & out See it!

 

Waterfront Estate in Medina Washington

Medina, WA, USA

The pinnacle of Northwest living offers you unparalleled European warmth wrapped in tantalizing unobstructed views. Embrace entertaining on any scale with magnificent venues throughout the estate. Meticulous grounds connect with the shores of Lake Washington inviting Mother Nature’s grand performances daily. Seize this rare opportunity to forge your legacy on Medina’s waterfront.

Experience the exhilarating splendor of the Northwest as it takes center stage throughout the magnificent entertaining venues. The seamless connection of the living room, dining area, and lounge are highlighted by limitless spans of glass, custom Venetian plaster walls, wide plank white oak hardwood floors, crisp white millwork, and elaborate corbels. The signature stone fireplace reaches upward to meet two-story ceilings while adding a touch of ambiance and warmth to your gatherings. Nature’s jewel-toned sunsets give way to the sparkling lights of the Seattle Skyline which are topped off by twinkling stars and the glow of the moon. See it!

 

Crown Jewel of Cedar Creek Lake in Texas

Caney City, TX, USA

Crown Jewel of Cedar Creek Lake – an epic masterpiece in lakefront living with over 36 acres of property and 981 feet of shoreline boasting 2.78 acres manicured peninsula.

Five bedrooms modern rustic ranch with over 20,000 square feet under roof to enjoy the panoramic lake views. Arched rotunda style bar encapsulated with floor to ceiling stone. Massive eat-in kitchen with knotty alder cabinets, island, walk-in pantry, custom cooper vent-a-hood, stone flooring, top of the line appliances.

Home Features include timber frame beams, four stone fireplaces, massive eat-in kitchen, theatre room, wine room, two game rooms, two central vacuums, gym, guest house, outdoor living, three bars, 2,500-plus square foot cabana style boat dock. See it!

June Events!

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Summer Weekly Events: 

New Hanover County:

Downtown Sundown Concert Series – Friday nights beginning May 24 through August 30, 2019.  The free concerts are from 6:30 to 10pm.
Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast – Carolina Beach Boardwalk – Thursday nights during summer months Music: 6:30 PM | Fireworks: 9:00 PM
Bluewater Summer Music Series -Bluewater Waterfront Grill – Wrightsville Beach – Sunday afternoons (subject to change) from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Brunswick County

2019 Southport Summer Concerts – Concerts will be from 6-8 pm, every Thursday, May 30 – September 12, 2019, in Franklin Square Park (download Schedule)
Holden Beach Concerts – Sundays at the Pavilion under the Holden Beach Bridge Concerts Start at 6:30-8:00pm on Sundays (download Schedule)
Shallotte Concerts & Movies Summerfest Thursdays at Mulberry Park Movies Start at 8:30pm or dark. Shallotte Concerts Start at 7:00pm
Oak Island Concerts – Fridays at Middleton Park Soccer Field, 6:30- 8:30pm, Fridays
Ocean Isle Beach Concerts  Fridays at 5pm West Third Street next to OIB Town Hall. (view schedule)
Calabash Concerts – Calabash Town Park, CONCERTS 6:00-8:30 pm, Tuesdays

The Sunset Beach Summer Market is located at the Sunset Beach Town Park. The 2019 season is scheduled weekly on Thursdays from May 2nd through October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Shallotte has its Mulberry Market every Saturday 9-1 and Wednesday night market 6:30-8

 

JUN1

34th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival
Sat 10 AM · Carolina Beach Municipal Strand at the Boardwalk · Carolina Beach, NC
Back to the Beach Car & Truck Show
Sat 9 AM · Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area · Kure Beach, NC
Grand Opening of Mayfaire’s Walking Trail
Sat 8 AM · Mayfaire Town Center · Wilmington, NC
MarineMax Wrightsville Beach Boat Show
Jun 1 – Jun 2 · MarineMax Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach, NC

JUN2
HDWM Sunday Artisan Market
Sun 10 AM · Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace · Wilmington, NC
The Port City Music Festival: Sunday, June 2, 2019
Sun 5 PM · Frank H Kenan Chapel · Wilmington, NC
Family Fun Sundays
Sun 1:30 PM · Nir Family YMCA · Wilmington, NC

JUN3
Lunch with Characters- Kid’s Summer Program
Mon 11:30 AM · Crave-Wilmington, NC · Wilmington, NC

JUN4
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Tue 7:30 PM · Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

JUN5
Snake & Turtle Feeding
Wed 4 PM · Halyburton Park · Wilmington, NC
Farmers Market at Poplar Grove
Wed 8 AM · Farmers Market at Poplar Grove · Wilmington, NC

JUN6
Popsicles And Picnic At The Park!
Thu 12:30 PM · Arrowhead Park · Wilmington, NC
Open Mic Comedy
Thu 7 PM · Dead Crow Comedy · Wilmington, NC
Music & Fireworks on CB Boardwalk- Featuring Will McBride Group
Thu 6:30 PM Carolina Beach Boardwalk · Carolina Beach, NC

JUN7
Yonder Mountain String Band presented by Edward Teach Brewery
Fri 7 PM · Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews · Wilmington, NC
Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM
Sunset Concert Series
Fri 5 PM · Compass Pointe Golf Club · Leland, NC

JUN8
Outdoor Summer Concert Series- Uncle Hairy Band
Sat 6 PM · RiverLights · Wilmington, NC
Shakedown Dance Party at Seawitch
Sat 8 PM · Port City Shakedown · Wilmington, NC
Boyz II Men
Sat 8 PM · Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC
Paw’s Place Meet & Greet
Sat 11 AM · Unleashed of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

JUN9
Dig for Something Big Charity Tournament
Sun 11 AM · Dig and Dive · Wilmington, NC
Nature Beckons: Explore Shark’s Tooth Island, Yoga and Mindfulness
Sun 8 AM · Burgaw Yoga & Wellness · Burgaw, NC
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sun 6 PM · Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

JUN10
Kayak Adventures
Mon 5:30 PM · Town of Leland Parks and Recreation · Leland, NC

JUN11
Marsh Madness!
Tue 3 PM · Ecological Marine Adventures Topsail Island NC · Surf City, NC
Salty Sprint
Tue 2:30 PM · Surf City Elementary School · Topsail, NC
Hakuna Matata! Musical Theater Classes For Kids
Tue 10:30 AM · Enchanted Childhood Learning Studio · Shallotte, NC

JUN14
Funky Monks (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM
16th Annual NC Blueberry Festival
Jun 14 – Jun 15 · NC Blueberry Festival · Burgaw, NC
Fun Friday at Empie Park
Fri 6 PM · Althea Gibson Tennis Complex · Wilmington, NC

JUN15
Movie in the Park: Mary Poppins Returns
Sat 8:30 PM · Leland, Town Hall, Municipal Park · Leland, NC
Come Alive
Sat 2 PM · Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC
42nd Street
Sat 7:30 PM · Opera House Theatre Company · Wilmington, NC
The Snozzberries at Jimmy’s at Red Dogs
Sat 10 PM · Jimmy’s at Red Dogs · Wrightsville Beach, NC

JUN16
42nd Street
Sun 3 PMOpera House Theatre Company · Wilmington, NC
JUN16
Summer Music Series 2019 with Uncle Hairy
Sun 4 PMBluewater Waterfront Grill · Wrightsville Beach, NC
Bill Kerr Music
Sun 11:30 AMThe Felix Cafe Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

JUN17
Youth Summer Clinic
Jun 17 – Jun 21Wilmington Rock Gym · Wilmington, NC
Nature Discovery Camp
Mon 8 AMHalyburton Park · Wilmington, NC
A Trip To Space Camp
Mon 9 AMOak Island Parks and Recreation · Oak Island, NC
2019 OKI Farmers & Artisans Market
Mon 8 AMOak Island Parks and Recreation · Oak Island, NC
New Exhibit in The Missiles and More Museum!
Mon 2 PMHistorical Society of Topsail Island · Topsail Beach, NC

JUN18
Boogie to the Beat
Tue 7:30 PMAmerican Legion Post 10 Wilmington, NC · Wilmington, NC
Sea Turtle 101 Single- Day Camp!
Tue 9 AMEcological Marine Adventures Topsail Island NC · Surf City, NC
Hakuna Matata! Musical Theater Classes For Kids
Tue 10:30 AMEnchanted Childhood Learning Studio · Shallotte, NC
Tuesday Trivia with Mike
Tue 6:30 PMBridgewater Wines · Leland, NC

JUN20
Live On The Loop! Summer Music Series 2019
Thu 6 PMThe Sailfish · Wilmington, NC
Soul on the Beach – Sounds of Summer
Thu 7 PMSoundside Park · Surf City, NC
90s Party Thursdays
Thu 9 PMPravda Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
EMA Sunrise Beach Yoga!
Thu 6 AMEcological Marine Adventures Topsail Island NC · Surf City, NC
Music & Fireworks on CB Boardwalk- Featuring Feebs
Thu 6:30 PM Carolina Beach Municipal Strand at the Boardwalk · Carolina Beach, NC

JUN21
Flip N Fly for FREE
Fri 1 PMFlip N Fly · Wilmington, NC
The Wildflowers (Tom Petty Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM Downtown Sundown Concert Series
Marina Village Night Market
Fri 4 PMRiverLights · Wilmington, NC
Movies in the Park
Fri 7 PMSoundside Park · Surf City, NC
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Fri 6 PMThe Rusty Nail · Wilmington, NC

JUN22
Summer Party Extravaganza
Sat 1 PMThe Gator Hole Country Store · Winnabow, NC
2019 Ranse Jones Beach Jam
Jun 22 – Jun 23Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility · Wilmington, NC
Bad Decisions Band @ Local’s Tavern
Sat 8:30 PMLocal’s Tavern · Leland, NC
Carolina Beach Market
Sat 8 AMCarolina Beach Market · Carolina Beach, NC

JUN23
Machine Gun
Sun 4 PMBluewater Waterfront Grill · Wrightsville Beach, NC

JUN24
Wilmington Sharks League Night
Mon 6 PMBuck Hardee Field @ Legion Stadium · Wilmington, NC

JUN25
Frog Watch Workshop
Tue 5 PMHalyburton Park · Wilmington, NC
Aquatic Adventure Kids Camp
Tue 8 AMWrightsville SUP · Wrightsville Beach, NC
Oak Island Soccer Camp
Tue 9 AMOak Island Parks and Recreation · Oak Island, NC

JUN26
Bats Program
Wed 8 PMHalyburton Park · Wilmington, NC
Farmers Market at Poplar Grove
Wed 8 AMFarmers Market at Poplar Grove · Wilmington, NC

JUN27
Open Mic Comedy
Thu 7 PMDead Crow Comedy · Wilmington, NC
Heads Up Penny – Sounds of Summer
Thu 7 PMSoundside Park · Surf City, NC
Music · 122 people

JUN28
Josh Blue (Special Event) at Dead Crow Comedy
Jun 28 – Jun 29Dead Crow Comedy · Wilmington, NC
20 Ride (Zac Brown Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM  · Downtown Wilmington, NC
Free Concerts at Fort Fisher- Feat. Handsome Al & the Lookers
Fri 6:30 PM · Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area · Kure Beach, NC
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights
Fri 6 PM · Downtown Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

JUN29
Haunted USS North Carolina Battleship
Sat 7:30 PM · USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship · Wilmington, NC
Carolina Beach Market
Sat 8 AM · Carolina Beach Market · Carolina Beach, NC
This Hurricane Blows: A Cat 5 Comedy
Sat 7 PM · TheatreNOW · Wilmington, NC
Fishin’ Musicians
Sat 7 PM · The Joyce · Leland, NC
Southport Fire Department
Sat 10 AM · Southport Fire Department · Southport, NC
HUP at Gilligan’s
Jun 28 – Jun 29 · Gilligans · Surf City, NC

JUN30
Matthews Motors Beach Bash
Sun 12 PM · Matthews Motors Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake Feat. The Lego Movie 2 (PG)
Sun 8:45 PM · Carolina Beach Lake
2019 Croaker Festival
Jun 28 – Jun 30 · Oriental, NC · Oriental, NC

Blueberry Tart

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 tablespoon vinegar
Filling:
4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add vinegar, tossing with a fork to moisten. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 9-in. a tart pan with removable bottom.
For the filling, lightly smash 2 cups of blueberries in a bowl. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into blueberries. Spread mixture evenly into crust; sprinkle with 1 cup blueberries. Place tart pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is browned and filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven; arrange remaining berries over top. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Download the recipe here!

Strawberry Potstickers

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Ingredients:

3 ounces milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
POT STICKERS:
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
3 ounces milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
32 eggroll (also known as wonton, spring roll or gyoza) wrappers
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup water, divided

Directions:

Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
For pot stickers, in a small bowl, toss strawberries and chocolate chips with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place 1 tablespoon mixture in center of one wonton wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.)
Moisten wrapper edge with egg. Fold the wrapper over filling; seal edges, pleating the front side several times to form a pleated pouch. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Stand pot stickers on a work surface to flatten bottoms; curve slightly to form crescent shapes, if desired.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Arrange half of the pot stickers, flat side down, in concentric circles in pan; cook 1-2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Add 1/4 cup water; bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, 3-5 minutes or until water is almost absorbed and wrappers are tender.
Cook, uncovered, 1 minute or until bottoms are crisp and water is completely evaporated. Repeat with remaining pot stickers. Serve with chocolate sauce and whipping cream.

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Local Events May 2019

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MAY1
Farmers Market at Poplar Grove
Wed 8 AM · Farmers Market at Poplar Grove · Wilmington, NC
Festapalooza!
Wed 11:30 AM · UNCW · Wilmington, NC
Festival of Flowers
Wed 4 PM · 101 Stone Chimney Place · Supply, NC

MAY2
Mark Teachey – The Music of Glen Campbell & Jim Croce
Thu 6:30 PM · Cameron Art Museum · Wilmington, NC
Spring Open House – Wilmington Campus
Thu 5:30 PM · Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

MAY3
Nunsense, the Musical!
Fri 7:30 PM · Music On Market · Wilmington, NC
Carolina Strawberry Festival
May 3 – May 4 · 100 W Main St · Wallace, NC
3rd Annual Bluegrass Bash
Fri 7:30 PMThalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. · Wilmington, NC

MAY4
Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival 2019
Sat 10 AMCarolina Beach Lake
Full Contact Racing / Crash Derby
Sat 3 PMHaw Hill Raceway · Winnabow, NC
7th Annual Spring Festival at Old River Farms
Sat 9 AMOld River Farms · Burgaw, NC
Spring Car and Truck Show – Cape Fear Cruisers
Sat 9 AMEric’s Grille · Southport, NC
Kentucky Derby Party
Sat 3 PMThe Blind Elephant · Wilmington, NC

MAY5
Free Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic
Sun 2 PMHugh MacRae Park · Wilmington, NC
North Carolina Symphony-Carmina Burana
Sun 7:30 PMCFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center · Wilmington, NC
Cinco de Mayo
Sun 11:30 AMFront Street Brewery · Wilmington, NC
2019 Miss New Hanover County pageant
Sun 5 PMScottish Rite Temple · Wilmington, NC
SJWC Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament
Sun 2:30 PMMakai Brewing Company · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

MAY6
Spring Coastal Adult Retreats 2019
Mon 4 PMFort Caswell · Oak Island, NC

MAY7
Deep River Brewing Beer Tasting at Crooked Lotus
Tue 6 PMThe Crooked Lotus · Sneads Ferry, NC
First Tuesday Music with Ethan Driskill!
Tue 6 PMWrightsville Beach Brewery · Wilmington, NC
Mother’s Day Make & Take
Tue 7 PMSurf City Parks and Recreation · Surf City, NC

MAY8
Farmers Market at Poplar Grove
Wed 8 AMFarmers Market at Poplar Grove · Wilmington, NC
An Evening with Railroad Earth at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Wed 5 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC
Guided Black River Nature Cruise
Wed 10 AMCape Fear Riverboats · Wilmington, NC

MAY9
Art Moves Midtown 5k & Minnie’s Mile
Thu 5:30 PMCameron Art Museum · Wilmington, NC
Live at the Park: Jim Quick & Coastline
Thu 6:30 PMLeland Municipal Park · Leland, NC

MAY10
Evanescence at Epicenter Festival
Fri 7 PM
Lip Sync For A Cure
Fri 6 PMIronclad Brewery · Wilmington, NC
Miles Atlas at Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
Fri 6 PMShuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar – Leland NC · Leland, NC

MAY11
Flannel Rebellion
Sat 10 PMThe Whiskey · Wilmington, NC
Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Sat 6 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC
Something Rotten
Sat 7:30 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC
2019 Spring Art Market
Sat 10 AMLeland Cultural Arts Center · Leland, NC
Bestival 2019!
Sat 11 AMencore magazine · Wilmington, NC

MAY12
HDWM Sunday Artisan Market
Sun 10 AMHistoric Downtown Wilmington Marketplace · Wilmington, NC
Mother’s Day Cruise
Sun 12:45 PMTown of Swansboro · Swansboro, NC
Mimosas for Moms
Sun 12 AMTopsail Island · Surf City, NC
Mother’s Day Taco Bar and Pajama Party
Sun 5 PMThe Crooked Lotus · Sneads Ferry, NC

MAY13
Paint Night at High Tides
Mon 7 PMHigh Tide Lounge · Carolina Beach, NC
2019 Spring Rally
Mon 9 AMBeach House Harley-Davidson · Shallotte, NC

MAY14
The Struts : Young & Dangerous Tour 2019
Tue 5 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC
East Coast Swing All Levels
Tue 7 PMBabs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom · Wilmington, NC

MAY15
Music Bingo!
Wed 7 PMLocal’s Tavern · Leland, NC
Learn to Batik..On a Sarong
Wed 6 PMPescado Y Amor · Oak Island, NC

MAY17
Rims On The River Vintage Car & Hot Rod Show
May 17 – May 19Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
7th Annual Carolina Beach Jeep Go Topless Day!
May 17 – May 18Freeman Park Northend · Carolina Beach, NC
The Big What? Wilmington (Big Something & Friends)
Fri 5 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

MAY18
4th Annual Smoked BBQ Cook-Off
Sat 1 PMGood Hops Brewing LLC · Carolina Beach, NC
Hoggard High School Bands Spring Concert
Sat 5:30 PMHoggard High School Band Boosters · Wilmington, NC
6th Annual Stoked To Go Out 2019 – Open Water Swim
Sat 9 AMCrystal Pier @ Wrightsville beach · Wrightsville Beach, NC
Kids Fest & Family Fun
Sat 10 AMHugh MacRae Park · Wilmington, NC

MAY19
One Perfect Luau
Sun 1 PMWrightsville Beach Brewery · Wilmington, NC
Bubble, Brews, and Street Eats
Sun 1 PMThe Bellamy Mansion Museum · Wilmington, NC
Greek Festival
Sun 11 AMSt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church · Wilmington, NC
Crystal Coast Boat Show
Sun 9 AMMarineMax Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach, NC
Beach Chair Bluegrass Jam
Sun 5 PMLeaf & Barrel Provision Co. – Beer, Wine, Cigars · Hampstead, NC

MAY20
Storytime at the Wilmington Railroad Museum
Mon 10:30 AMWilmington Railroad Museum · Wilmington, NC
Future Generations Golf Tournament
Mon 12 PMOcean Ridge Plantation Golf · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

MAY21
Surfside Beach Farmer’s Market
Tue 10 AMPassive Park, Surfside Beach, Sc · Surfside Beach, South Carolina

MAY22
Manifesting with Meditation
Wed 6:30 PMSpiritquest · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

MAY23
Masonboro.Org 2019 Spring Fundraiser
Thu 6 PMBradley Creek Marina · Wilmington, NC
The Forum Fashion Show
Thu 7 PMThe Forum · Wilmington, NC
Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies
Thu 7:30 PMThalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. · Wilmington, NC

MAY24
Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM
Jazz Gala 2019
Fri 6 PMCoastline Conference Center · Wilmington, NC
The Mango Band
Fri 8 PMLocal’s Tavern · Leland, NC
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights
Fri 6 PMDowntown Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

MAY25
Band on Fire
Sat 10 PMThe Palm Room · Wrightsville Beach, NC
John Howie Jr. w/ Salt Mullet / Sean and her Dilemma
Sat 9 PMReggies 42nd Street Tavern · Wilmington, NC
5K and 10K Beach Run
Sat 8 AMThe Inn at Pine Knoll Shores · Pine Knoll Shores, NC

MAY26
24th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
Sun 10 AMHannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center · Wilmington, NC
LIVE at Dockside
Sun 3 PMDockside Restaurant & Bar · Wilmington, NC
Concerts at the Lake
Sun 4 PMBoiling Spring Lakes Parks and Recreation · Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Family Fun Sundays
Sun 1:30 PMNir Family YMCA · Wilmington, NC

MAY27
Summerfest 2019
Mon 8 AMFort Caswell · Oak Island, NC
Memorial Day Party At Fishy Fishy Cafe
Mon 5 PMFishy Fishy Cafe · Southport, NC
Chad’s Debut at Beach Bums at Topsail Island, NC!
Mon 2 PMBeach Bum’s Grill & Bar · North Topsail Beach, NC

MAY28
Lucky Joe’s Open Mic Night Sponsored by Broomtail Craft Brewery
Tue 7:30 PMBroomtail Craft Brewery · Wilmington, NC
CFFC Spring Season Pinball League at Bill’s Front Porch
Tue 5:30 PMBill’s Front Porch · Wilmington, NC

MAY29
Trivia Wednesday
Wed 6:30 PMGood Hops Brewing LLC · Carolina Beach, NC
North Carolina Symphony- Light Classics
Wed 8 PMRobert E. Lee Auditorium · Southern Pines, NC
Summerfest 2019
Wed 8 AMFort Caswell · Oak Island, NC

MAY30
Port City Salsa Splash 2019
May 30 – Jun 2USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship · Wilmington, NC
STEAM-themed Thursdays
Thu 3:30 PMNew Hanover County Public Library – Pleasure Island Branch · Carolina Beach, NC

MAY31
Abbey Road Live (Beatles Tribute)
Fri 6:30 PM · Downtown Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
Boys II Men
Fri 7:30 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC
Let’s Go Out to the Ballgame!
Fri 7:05 PMWilmington Sharks · Wilmington, NC

Luxury Portfolio Spotlight

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SEA SPRAY LA JOLLA

LA JOLLA, CA, USA

Ideally situated on over one acre of oceanfront land on La Jolla’s premier street, 6266 Camino de la Costa is pure California real estate gold. The irreplicable location on a promontory lot,

forward of adjacent neighbors, affords the home a rare combination of direct ocean views that span from the southwest over the Big Rock surf break up to world famous Windansea Beach and as far north as Palos Verdes. See it!

TWO ACRE ESTATE

DALLAS, TX, USA

Driving through the gates of the two-acre estate, you feel a sense of presence, beauty, and calm. Designed by Larry Boerder & Cole Smith Jr. Entering the double metal front door, you immediately sense elegance as you see sweeping travertine staircase leading to a gallery with groin-style vaulted ceiling leads to bar & living. Gourmet kitchen with walnut cabinets opens to the family room, dining, wine cellar & butler’s pantry. Master bed down with sitting area looking onto pool & loggia with fireplace, wet bar & custom closet. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with en-suite bath, game room, wet bar, exercise room, office & screened-in living overlooking the grounds. 1st-floor loggia with fireplace, pool, tennis court & grounds. See it!

NEW OCEANFRONT RESIDENCE IN VERO BEACH

VERO BEACH, FL, USA

Hailed as one of Florida’s great estates, this important new oceanfront residence in Vero Beach, Florida is now completed and being offered perfectly turn-key and available for immediate sale and use. This new estate is one of Florida’s very largest oceanfront properties by land and is nearly unprecedented in South Florida. The gated compound pays homage to the famed villas of the French Mediterranean coast with authentic touches of the Côte Sud. Encompassing the highest quality construction methods and materials along with true state-of-the-art mechanical systems, the residence has been impeccably designed and constructed.  With the great house as its centerpiece, the property also boasts a pool house, guest house and carriage house all with significant outdoor living areas and garages for ten cars. See it!

 

Meyer Lemon Mimosas

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Meyer Lemon Mimosas

are a super simple beverage made with a Meyer lemon simple syrup and champagne! Brunch will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice (about 2 medium Meyer lemons, juiced)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 bottle of champagne
  • sprinkles or sanding sugar and Meyer lemon slices to garnish

Instructions

  1. Make a simple syrup by bringing the lemon juice, water, and sugar to a simmer. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove it from the heat. Let the syrup cool.
  2. If you are garnishing your glasses, rub the rim of each with a slice of lemon and then dip in sprinkles or sanding sugar. Add a lemon slice to each glass.
  3. Then add 1 tablespoon of the lemon simple syrup to each glass. Top off with champagne. Serve immediately.

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STERLING HOUSE

LONG BAY, WEST END, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

The villa is designed for tropical living with mosaic tiled infinity pool connected to the front verandah. The Great Room is open to both the swimming pool terrace and the covered side verandah with its BBQ area and outdoor kitchen. The Great Room has comfortable leather sofas and carved hardwood furniture. The open kitchen includes 2 dishwashers, a 6 burner commercial stove, large paneled refrigerator/freezer, floor to ceiling maple custom cabinetry and a hidden flat screen TV that can be viewed from the granite breakfast bar that seats 10. The main ground floor has an integrated sound system and also features an elegant dining room adjacent to the Great Room, and a separate powder room.

The villa is designed for tropical living with mosaic tiled infinity pool connected to the front verandah. The Great Room is open to both the swimming pool terrace and the covered side verandah with its BBQ area and outdoor kitchen. The Great Room has comfortable leather sofas and carved hardwood furniture. The open kitchen includes 2 dishwashers, a 6 burner commercial stove, large paneled refrigerator/freezer, floor to ceiling maple custom cabinetry and a hidden flat screen TV that can be viewed from the granite breakfast bar that seats 10. The main ground floor has an integrated sound system and also features an elegant dining room adjacent to the Great Room, and a separate powder room. See this property.

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EXQUISITE HOME WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

WILMINGTON, NC, USA

One of Landfall’s most exquisite homes with over 6,600 square feet of open living space in the desired Phase 1, with gorgeous views of the golf course Dye 17th fairway. Impeccable detailing and elements abound throughout this very special custom home. Soothing pallet of neutral shades contrasted with hues of rich built-ins, and floor to ceiling glass windows. 5/4 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, den, built in sunken bar and three car garage. Dramatic 22-foot soaring ceilings on the main level and Saturna marble staircase and floors showcasing this magnificently inspired Mediterranean estate. Formal Living room adorned with Custom chandelier and majestic fireplace while incorporating warmth and hospitality makes for a very special annual Holiday Party. The kitchen is the heart of this home with impressive custom milled cabinetry, granite countertops, and top end commercial appliances including chef’s six burner gas range. Off the kitchen is the formal dining room comfortably sized for any occasion. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room featuring a 22-foot stacked stone fireplace, all of this creates a wonderful open layout great for easy living. Master suite with his and her bathroom, walk-in custom closets with an adjoining office for the busy capitalist. Two additional bedrooms on the main level and two on the second level. See this property

A WATERFRONT CLASSIC

MIAMI BEACH, FL, USA

A home for the ages. A waterfront classic built by Todd Michael Glaser. 9,312 of under air square footage and 10,715 of total square feet on a 26,380 square foot lot with 209 feet of prime water frontage. Eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, three half bathrooms.

Includes copper seam roof, Florida keystone facade, four-car garage, full gym with sauna and massage room. Private dock, heated swimming pool, outdoor BBQ, formal dining, gourmet chef kitchen. Three fireplaces. Private and gated. 820 square feet of air-conditioned garage space is included in total home living area square feet. See this property

April Events 2019

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APR1

Pleasure Island Restaurant Week
Mon 4:30 PM · Freddie’s Restaurant of Kure Beach · Kure Beach, NC

HOLISTIC BIRDING AND BIRDING BY EAR
Mon 7 PM · Halyburton Park · Wilmington, NC

APR2

Campbell Baseball vs. UNC Wilmington
Tue 6 PM · Jim Perry Stadium · Buies Creek, NC

APR3

2019 NC Azalea Festival Queen’s Coronation
Wed 3 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

APR4

Live Music w/ Sai Collins at Wrightsville Beach Brewery
Thu 6 PM · Wrightsville Beach Brewery · Wilmington, NC

Open Mic Comedy at Dead Crow
Thu 8 PM · Dead Crow Comedy · Wilmington, NC

APR5

NC Azalea Festival
Apr 5 – Apr 7 · Wilmington, NC · Wilmington, NC

2019 Azalea Festival Waterfront Street Fair

Azalea Garden Tour
Fri 10 AM · Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Boulevard

Touch Tank Feeding
Fri 11 AMMuseum of Coastal Carolina · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

APR6

2019 NC Azalea Festival Parade
Sat 9:30 AM

Wilmington Hoopfest 2019
Sat 8 AM · Wilmington, NC · Wilmington, NC

Riverwalk Shag Contest
Sat 11 AM · Hotel Ballast · Wilmington, NC

Paw’s Place Meet & Greet
Sat 11:30 AM · Unleashed of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

OIFC Boat Demonstration & Spring Kickoff
Sat 9 PMOcean Isle Fishing Center · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Trifecta at Beach Bum’s Topsail Beach
Sat 9 PMBeach Bum’s Grill & Bar · North Topsail Beach, NC

APR7

2019 Bunny Hop
Sun 2 PM · HopLite IRISH PUB and Restaurant · Carolina Beach, NC

Kayak Adventures
Sun 10 AM · Town of Leland Parks and Recreation · Leland, NC

Adults & Juniors Golf Tournament
Sun 3 PM · Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation · Leland, NC

Photos with the Easter Bunny
Sun 12 PM · Independence Mall · Wilmington, NC

APR8

Scholastic Book Fair
Apr 8 – Apr 12 · Kiddie Academy of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

APR9

Harry Potter Trivia
Tue 8 PM · ReelCafe Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

BOLD IS BACK
Tue 8 AM · Ocean Isle Beach · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Starry Night on the Cape Fear
Tue 6 PM · River to Sea Gallery and Wine Shop · Wilmington, NC

APR10

Job Fair
Wed 10 AM · Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

Sip + Paint | Rainy Day Bird
Wed 6:30 PM · Wine & Design · Leland, NC

APR11

Hammered Jewelry Making Class
Thu 6:30 PM · Pescado Y Amor · Oak Island, NC

Extension Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale
Apr 11 – Apr 14 · New Hanover County Arboretum · Wilmington, NC

Write On The Beach
Apr 11 – Apr 14Topsail Island Beach · Topsail Beach, NC

APR12

Air Supply
Fri 7:30 PM · Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

Empire Strikes Brass at The Palm Room – Wrightsville Beach, NC!
Fri 8 PM · The Palm Room · Wrightsville Beach, NC

Star Party 2019!
Fri 7 PM · Carolina Beach State Park · Carolina Beach, NC

Phosphorescent at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Fri 6 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

APR13

FAM FEST
Sat 11 AM · Kids at CAM · Wilmington, NC

Community Egg Hunt & Car Show
Sat 10 AM · College Acres Baptist Church · Wilmington, NC

Spring Eggstravaganza
Sat 11 AM · Life Community Church · Wilmington, NC

Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival
Sat 12 PM · Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area · Kure Beach, NC

APR14

Parking Lot – Movie Series Jurassic Park
Sun 6 PM · Watermans Brewing · Wilmington, NC

Dark Star Orchestra 4/14 Greenfield Lake Amp
Sun 4 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

Wilmywood Country Classic Party Jam
Sun 4 PM · Pine Valley Country Club, Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

Vera Quartet
Sun 7:30 PM · Beckwith Recital Hall at UNCW · Wilmington, NC

APR15

The Venus Flytrap
Mon 7:30 PM · Federal Point History Center · Carolina Beach, NC

Spring Break Camp 2019
Apr 15 – Apr 19 · Carolina Beach State Park · Carolina Beach, NC

EMA Spring Break Camp!
Mon 8:30 AM · Ecological Marine Adventures Topsail Island NC · Surf City, NC

APR17

WoW! Book Club-April
Wed 6:30 PM · Old Books on Front Street · Wilmington, NC

Farmers’ Market Opening Day
Wed 8 AM · The Stables at Poplar Grove · Wilmington, NC

APR18

Grown UP Egg Hunt! Night Hunt
Thu
7 PM · Leland, Town Hall, Municipal Park · Leland, NC

Spring Eggventure & Egg Hunt
Thu 9 AM · Halyburton Park · Wilmington, NC

APR19

Southport Spring Festival
Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Franklin Square Park Southport Nc · Southport, NC

SOJA at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Fri 5 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Fri 4:30 PM · Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility · Wilmington, NC

Chris Bellamy is Back at Quarter Moon Wine and Beer
Fri 7 PMQuarter Moon Books, Gifts & Wine Bar · Topsail Beach, NC

APR20

PortCity 420 Music & Art Festival
Sat 3 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

LIVE Under the Bridge!
Sat 8 PM · Waterline Brewing Company · Wilmington, NC

Peace on the Beach
Sat 3 PMOcean Isle Beach, NC · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Kite Day April 20 🙂
Sat 2 PMOcean Isle Beach Community Center · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

The Mango Band!
Sat 9:30 PMLorelei’s Pub and Grill · Sneads Ferry, NC

APR21

Easter Sunday

The Wilbanks Singers In Concert
Sun 11 AM · The Pentecostals of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

New Hanover County Sheriff’s Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Sun 11 AM · Trolly Stop · Wilmington, NC

APR22
Heter Pan Earth Jam at Duck and Dive GLA afterparty!
Mon 10 PMDuck and Dive · Wilmington, NC

Earth Day | Tree Woman (Painting!)
Mon 6:30 PMWine & Design · Leland, NC

Calming Retreat
Mon 2 PMNew Hanover County Public Library – Pleasure Island Branch · Carolina Beach, NC

APR23

APRIL Movies
Tue 6 PMsatellite bar and lounge · Wilmington, NC

Kayak Adventures
Tue 10 AMTown of Leland Parks and Recreation · Leland, NC

APR24

Wilmington Networking Event
Wed 5:30 PMFront Street Brewery · Wilmington, NC

Guided Black River Nature Cruise
Wed 10 AMCape Fear Riverboats · Wilmington, NC

Carolina Cup SUP Races 2019
Apr 24 – Apr 28The Loop at Wrightsville Beach · Wrightsville Beach, NC

APR25

Rick Springfield
Thu 7:30 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

Live at the Park: The British Invaders
Thu 6:30 PMLeland Municipal Park · Leland, NC

Othello at Thalian Hall
Thu 7:30 PMThalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. · Wilmington, NC

2019 Parade of Homes Kickoff Party
Thu 4:30 PMWaterstone Community · Wilmington, NC

APR26

Parent Night Out!
Fri 5:30 PMNir Family YMCA · Wilmington, NC

Wine and Swine BBQ Cook-Off on Barbeque Road
Apr 26 – Apr 27Silver Coast Winery · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Boyz II Men
Fri 8 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights
Fri 6 PMDowntown Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

APR27

Wilmington Earth Day Festival
Sat 12 PMHugh MacRae Park · Wilmington, NC

Mutts Gone Nuts
Sat 2 PMThalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. · Wilmington, NC

Chicago
Sat 7:30 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

MDA Muscle Walk

Sat 8 AMWilmington, NC · Wilmington, NC

Parade of Homes Weekend ONE
Apr 27 – Apr 28Wilmington Parade of Homes · Wilmington, NC

APR28

Days At The Dock Festival
Apr 27 – Apr 28Holden Beach, NC · Holden Beach, NC

5K Race for the Planet
Sun 8 AMNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher · Kure Beach, NC

Bellamy Mansion Museum “Family Fun Day”
Sun 1 PMThe Bellamy Mansion Museum · Wilmington, NC

Car Seat Check Up
Sun 2 PMPine Valley Fire Station #7 · Wilmington, NC

APR29

Gov’t Mule at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Mon 5 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

Fore the Children
Mon 10 AMEagle Point Golf Club · Wilmington, NC

Ladies Masters – Nine and Wine Outing
Mon 5 PMSandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club · Sunset Beach, NC

APR30

Dirty Heads at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Tue 5 PMGreenfield Lake Amphitheater · Wilmington, NC

STOMP
Tue 7:30 PMWilson Center – Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

Spring Open House – North Campus
Tue 5:30 PMCFCC North Campus · Castle Hayne, NC

Alligators Workshop
Tue 9 AMHalyburton Park · Wilmington, NC