Islands-Art.com
March 10, 2011 by gary
Filed under Best Kept Secrets
Islands-Art.com is a new e-commerce website featuring books, photography and other works by artists and writers of the islands of Coastal Carolina.
The coastal islands of the area have long been a magnet to artists and writers who discover the beauty and romance of the area and decide to put down roots.
Islands Art features Giclée Prints by nationally renowned local nature photographer and artist, Ken Buckner, the books of Miller Pope (founder of The Winds Resort and Sea Trail Golf Resort), mystery novelist Tom Rieber and renowned local Romance Novelists Jacqueline DeGroot and Peggy Grich.
Also The History of Ocean Isle Beach book and Audio Driving Tour 2 CD Set by local authors Fred R David and Vern J. Bender
Visitors to the site can learn about these artists and writers and purchase their works along with T-shirts and other apparel featuring their works of art.
The site has just been launched and offers dozens of books and prints. New works will be added going forward as the site expands!
Click here to take a look: http://www.islands-art.com
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The Coastal Art of Miller Pope
March 9, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Best Kept Secrets
Local Artist and author Miller Pope is making high quality Giclée prints of his original artwork available for sale on Islands-Art.com!
While priced as low as $8.00, all prints are titled digitally and reproduced as high quality Giclées.
A light gray mat is also printed around the white area. All prints fit standard frame sizes found everywhere. Pricing is by frame size.
To view all of Miller’s prints and/or purchase these prints click here!
The first series Miller has released are nature and beach scenes.
Other series (to be released) include prints of his illustrations from his four pirate books and a selection of his retro/vintage art from the 19950s and 1960s.
Miller was recently the subject of a feature article in the January issue of Our State Magazine.
Miller Pope was born in South Carolina but spent most of his career during the “golden age of illustration” in the New York advertising and publishing arenas, after getting his start on the Marine Corps’ legendary Leatherneck magazine.
Miller studied figure drawing at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., at the Art Students League in New York City.
His works have appeared on novel covers and in major magazines. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators in 1957.
With his wife, Helen, he moved south in the 1970s and worked to develop The Winds Resort Beach Club and Sea Trail Plantation on the Southeastern North Carolina coast.
To view all of Miller Pope’s prints and/or purchase these prints click here!
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Safe Boating Courses
March 7, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Recreation & Sports
As summer approaches safe boating is of great importance. From beginners to experienced boaters who want a refresher course being up to date on safe boating procedures is a must.
The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 10-05 will conduct one-day boating safety courses from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Progress Energy Visitors Center, 8520 River Road SE (N.C. 87) in nearby Southport, NC.
Classes are scheduled for March 19; April 9, 23; May 14, 28; June 18; July 16; and Aug. 6.
Those who successfully complete the USCG Auxiliary ABS course and exam will be awarded U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certificates and cards.
For course registration and information, call Fred Robertie at 754-3629 or e-mail frobertie@yahoo.com.
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Couples Getaway Package
March 2, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Featured Dining & Lodging
Couples Getaway Package
Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC
October 1-March 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $158.00 .
March 9,- March 31, 2012, the rate per person is from $198.00
Package Includes:
- Two Night’s Accommodation*
- 1 hour massage at Right Touch Therapy (Ocean Isle Beach) choice includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone.
- Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting.
- Welcome basket for each room.
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day.
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island.
- Daily Housekeeping.
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes.
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
*Accommodations Are:
Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.
Optional Add Ons (Available Online):
1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:
2) Add dinner for two at choice of two nearby restaurants:
Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:
Dinner Includes: Wine and Beer (2 Drinks per person), your choice of Steak, Seafood, or Pasta from The Winds Menu, Salad or Soup, Dessert and Coffee. Reservations available Tuesday through Saturday.
Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
Take A Beach Break!
March 2, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Featured Dining & Lodging
“Take A Beach Break” for Two with Dinner!
Come enjoy our island at a great time of year.
The beach is quiet, the rates are low… it’s a great time to get away!
January 1, 2012 to March 8, 2012, the package rate is from $203.00 for two people
March 9, 2012 to March 31, 2012 the package rate is from $283.00 for two people
- Two night’s accommodations for two in an Island Side Garden View Camelia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Click Here To Book This Package Online!
Package is subject to advance reservation and availability. Please call 800.334.3581 two days prior to your arrival to make your dinner reservation. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available after January 10th, 2012. Tuesday through Sunday.
