Weeping Radish. French Broad. Arrogant Bastard. No, these are not insults, they are just a few of the delicious, handcrafted beers available for purchase at Wilmington’s own Lighthouse Beer & Wine. This little establishment is more than meets the ... read more

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday, May 13, which is great for moms, but leaves the rest of us in a quandary over what we should do to celebrate. When a phone call just won't do, try taking the woman ... read more

Surf’s up! The air is balmy, the skies are blue, and the shorts just keep getting shorter. Beach season is officially here, and Wilmington has some of the finest sands on the Atlantic coast. Wrightsville Beach is the most ... read more

The social event of the season is on! The North Carolina Azalea Festival runs from April 11-15 and boasts a colorful array of events for all ages. The fun begins at Riverfront Park on April 11 with the Queen’s Coronation, ... read more

Greenfield Lake is much more than just a park-- it’s a bonified oasis. Think overgrown willows dipping into babbling brooks. Think sun-dappled bridges overlooking 90 acres of still, blue water. Think of greenery so lush, you’d never guess you ... read more

Considering that the coast of Wilmington houses a unique and thriving marine ecosystem, it’s no surprise that the ocean and its critters are simply part of the culture here. From the scuba lessons to the surplus of oyster bars, ... read more

Friday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week, though not for the reason you might think. I’m talking about Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s downtown art gallery hop. Every —you guessed it— fourth Friday of the ... read more

Feeling green? Downtown Wilmington is just the place to celebrate your Irish heritage this St. Patrick’s Day, even if you’re not Irish. The epicenter of the festivities will be at Fat Tony’s on Front Street, between Princess ... read more

With awards season in full swing, now is the time to take advantage of Wilmington’s vibrant film and theater community. You may already know that Wilmington is the backdrop for television shows such as One Tree Hill and East ... read more

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it may be time to start thinking about a dinner reservation that will make your date say Ooh la la! Downtown Wilmington boasts attractive restaurants and lounges to suit just such an ... read more