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February Programming Aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

Posted on February 11, 2016 by | Leave a comment

WILMINGTON, NC – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the programming schedule for February, 2016.

Firepower!
Find ‘em, Track ‘em: Introduction to Fire Control (Part One)
Saturday, February 13, 2016
8:30 am – 11:30 am
$40 per person. $35 for Friends members or active military. Plus tax.
The Battleship is a floating weapons platform, but the finest guns are of little use without the means to direct their fire accurately at the target. The morning program presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms and the combat information center operated.

The two programs are for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 24 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due Thursday before the event.16-inch gun house

Shoot ‘em: The Guns (Part Two)
Saturday, February 13, 2016
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
$45 per person. $40 for Friends members or active military. Plus tax.
In the afternoon session participants learn about and explore the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns).

The two programs are for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 24 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due Thursday before the event.

Sailor Saturdays
Saturday, February 20, 2016
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE with Battleship Admission.
Ahoy kids, parents, and youth leaders! Try on helmets, raise signal flags, “text” using semaphore flags, tap out your name using Morse code, type on vintage typewriters, and more! Friendly, knowledgeable volunteer staff from stem to stern to help you have a grand time onboard ship.

NC QSO Azalea Coast Amateur Ham Radio Club Event
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Ham Radio Club Party throughout North Carolina, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
The North Carolina QSO Party for amateur radio will be held February 28, 2016, and we will be operating from BB55 for the event. The USS North Carolina is worth extra bonus points for those amateur radio operators who make a contact with the club via amateur radio on board the ship. The amateur radio call sign for the ship is NI4BK. For more information about the NC QSO radio events, call 910-367-1758.battleship

About Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Bloghttp://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

 

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Join in the 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count

Posted on February 10, 2016 by | Leave a comment
Coopers hawk with prey Raptor photo taken by Susan Silk in Sunset Beach, NC.

Coopers hawk with prey
Raptor photo taken by Susan Silk in Sunset Beach, NC.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina presents a workshop at 11 am on Feb. 13 aimed at getting you excited about and involved in the 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This year, the GBBC takes place from Feb. 12-15. All you have to do is spend 15 minutes identifying and counting birds in your own back yard (or anywhere you choose) on one or more days of the event. Can’t tell the difference between a House Finch and a House Sparrow? That’s where the workshop comes in. Sunset Beach resident and avid birder Kurt Hugelmeyer will tell you what birds you are likely to see in this area, show you how to identify different bird species, and explain how to count birds for the GBBC and report your results. He may even share with you some of his favorite local birding spots. In addition, the museum gift shop sells bird identification reference books.

The GBBC is held annually in Feb. and is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada. Last year, more than 140,000 people participated in the GBBC from over 100 countries. According to the Audubon Society, this was the most detailed snapshot of global bird populations ever undertaken. Here is the Top Ten list from the 2015 GBBC, listed in descending order: Northern Cardinal, Dark-eyed Junco, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, and House Sparrow.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. The museum is open from 10-3 on Friday and Saturday.  Admission to the museum is free for members. Non-member all-day admission (including NC sales tax) is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $7 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-579-1016 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

 

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City of North Myrtle Beach to Host Softball’s “Top Gun Sports Winter World Series” in 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by | Leave a comment

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and City of North Myrtle Beach announced that the 2016 “Top Gun Sports Winter World Series” for youth softball players will be hosted at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex from Oct. 27–30. Games will also be played in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown parks as part of the annual Winter World Series.

 

The event highlights the best of youth softball and will feature an estimated 200 softball teams across five different age divisions.

 

Top Gun event organizers attributed their event location decision to the area’s top-rated event facilities and the collaborative efforts of the cities of North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, S.C.

 

For additional information about Play Top Gun Sports and the championship, visit www.playtopgunsports.com/SoftballTournaments.aspx.

 

“We’ve worked very closely with Top Gun officials and organizers to ensure that North Myrtle Beach would be one of the best choices to call home to its 2016 Winter World Series event,” said Matt Gibbons, Superintendent of Sports Tourism and Athletics at the City of North Myrtle Beach. “Every day, our team members are actively pursuing groups and organizations that we can successfully provide a premium event experience for within North Myrtle Beach, and this latest pairing is a perfect example of that. We look forward to the positive economic impact and excitement the Winter World Series will bring to our area.”

 

“We are pleased to announce this latest partnership with the Top Gun Sports Winter World Series,” said George DuRant, Vice President of Tourism Development at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau. “From our world-class athletic fields and new sporting facilities to our family-friendly accommodations and outdoor offerings, we are able to provide groups such as Top Gun with a quality experience that will leave participants excited to return.”

 

During 2015, the City of North Myrtle Beach played host to approximately 78 sporting events and tournaments with an estimated $25,051,450 economic impact, drawing 77,636 players and visitors to the area.

 

For more information about the City of North Myrtle Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department and the chamber, visit www.parks.nbm.us and www.explorenorthmyrtlebeach.com.

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VOLUNTEERS AND MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL MYRTLE BEACH MARATHON

Posted on February 8, 2016 by | Leave a comment

The Myrtle Beach Marathon and all associated events have relied heavily on the assistance of volunteers since the founding of the race nineteen years ago! With the city’s first and longest running major endurance event right around the corner, we need your help in assembling a team of volunteers to help participants in many fun ways.

On race weekend more than 1,000 volunteers are needed to aid participants in the following areas:

  • Race registration
  • Distribution of shirts
  • Assist in a water, food or aid station
  • Finish line assistance

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS are needed for the 12 First Aid Stations on the course and also at the Finish Line Medical Area. Volunteers needed include:

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses
  • EMTs and Paramedics
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Massage Therapists

All volunteers receive a FREE volunteer t-shirt, FREE entrance, food and beverage at one of the two post race parties, and the grateful thanks of the Marathon Committee and all participants!

If you would like to volunteer on March 3rd, 4th, or 5th and help make this a memorable event for all participants:

*Non-Medical: visit the VOLUNTEER tab on the Myrtle Beach Marathon website at www.mbmarathon.com to sign up

*Medical: email Dr. Mark Schecker at scheckmd@gmail.com

Race weekend includes full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.

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February Events at Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC

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PlanetariumExteriorDoors open at 11:30 at Ingram Planetarium on Friday and Saturday.  Movie trailers and complete playlists for laser light and music shows are available at www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

Friday Shows in the Sky Theater

12:00   Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea

1:00   Tales of the Maya Skies – half-price admission

2:00   Undiscovered Worlds

3:00   Legends of the Night Sky

Saturday Shows in the Sky Theater

12:00   Accidental Astronauts – NEW!

1:00   Seven Wonders — half-price admission

2:00   Dynamic Earth

3:00   Astronaut

All feature movies are accompanied by a live star show!

Laser Light & Music Shows

Feb. 19            Laser Retro (6 pm); Laser Michael Jackson (7 pm)

Feb. 20            Laser Country (6 pm); Laser Pop (7 pm)


 

Special Events

Feb. 5 – 7 pm – Stars at Sunset presented by Will Snyder, Planetarium Manager – Snyder takes you on a live tour of Carolina’s night sky by identifying the stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in February.

Feb. 13 – 7 pm – Love is in the Stars presented by Will Snyder, Planetarium Manager – Feb. 14 may be Valentine’s Day, but stories of love, lust, and loss are on display every night in the stars that dance overhead. Come learn about and be entertained by the love stories that are immortalized in the constellations.

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Consider becoming a planetarium member; admission is free for members. Non-member admission (including NC sales tax) is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $7 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

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Welcome Snowbirds! Reception at Art Works

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Art Works will host a “Welcome Snowbirds!” reception in the Litchfield Exchange (14329 Ocean Highway) on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2-5 p.m. Join a score of local artists whose fine, functional and folk art in wood, glass, fabric and paint media will be on display at the gallery, plus demonstrations by Barnie Slice, painting his watercolor minis, and Garland Jones, creating memorable pastel pet portraiture.

Talk with two dozen local authors and illustrators representing historical fiction, mysteries, action thrillers, motivational works, memoirs, poetry and children’s books.

CLASS Publishing’s Brookgreen Gardens: Through the Seasons in Images and Words will also be available.

Enjoy classic jazz by the AristoCats (Lloyd Kaplan, Nat Piccirilli and Joseph Moyer) playing favorites like “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and “Satin Doll,” while you sample wine and cheese, punch and cookies, and coffee and chocolates. Free to look, listen, nosh and chat! For more information, call 843-235-9600 or visit ClassAtPawleys.com.

Artists exhibiting:

Terry Belanger            , Kathi Bixler, Nancy Bracken, Roger Cleveland, Gwen Coley, Millie Doud,  Zenobia Harper, Garland Jones, Sharon Knost, Barbara Linderman, Mary Helen Lowrimore, Suz Mole, Sue Schirtzinger, Cindy Valentine, Kathy Welde, Jane Woodward

 

 

Authors exhibiting:

Libby Cantrell, Pat David, Tom & Christine Doran, Nancy Lorraine Edelman, Gloria Spivey-Flecker, Bill Hancock, Sally Hare, Werner Hoppe, Anonymous (Sam) Jones, Barry Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Gary Lucas, Richard Lutman, Anne Malarich, Maureen “Moe” O’Brien, Bob O’Brien, Tibby Plants, Annie Pott, Carol Roberts, Jim Rogers, David Soma, Marsha Tennant, T. Allen Winn

                       

 

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Black & White With a Pop Art Exhibit Underway

Posted on February 3, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, NC is presenting Black & White, With a Pop, a group show, which opened Jan. 6 and runs through Feb. 6. The exhibition features 20-plus pieces, all of which are predominantly or completely black and white. “Many, such as Sterling Edwards’ acrylic work, Foundry, also have a pop of color,” gallery owner Ginny Lassiter explains. “Others are black and white, and we have provided the pop of color in the form of a piece of art glass, fabric or other artwork.” Lassiter’s acrylic art is also included in the show.

Sterling Edwards, Foundry, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 36"

Sterling Edwards, Foundry, acrylic on canvas, 24″ x 36″

In addition to Edwards and Lassiter, other featured artists include potter Raine Middleton, known for her stunning carved pieces; abstract acrylic artist Jill Hope; unique raku master Charles Chrisco; low country photographer Mark Hilliard; photographer Louis Aliotta, best known for his East coast landscapes; glass artist Scott Summerfield, recognized nationally for his brightly colored hand blown glass; wildlife wood carver Jim Comer; Brenda Butka, who works in a range of media, including for this exhibition, block printing; Karen Edgar, best known for her large, striking hand rubbed black charcoal and pastel portraits; Doug Kazantzis, black and white landscape photographer; Beth Hill, whose brightly colored farm painting provides the pop for Kami Kinnison’s black and white acrylic painting; clay artist Shandi Berls McConnell; well-known Oak Island, NC acrylic artist Ortrud Tyler; folk artist Janna Stidham; Cathy Johnson, working in charcoal; and fabric artist Mona Bendin.

Raine Middleton, carved clay platter, 18 inches

Raine Middleton, carved clay platter, 18 inches

The exhibition is a series of delightful art vignettes and surprises. “I love black and white,” says Lassiter, “especially when it’s paired with a pop of color. I know our visitors are going to enjoy this show.”

 

About Sunset River Marketplace

Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has been an active supporter of performing, literary and visual arts in the area. The 10,000 square-foot gallery features work by over 200 North and South Carolina artists. Its on-site pottery studio has two kilns and three wheels for use by students. Ongoing oil, pastel and watercolor classes are also provided, in addition to workshops by nationally known artists. The gallery’s complimentary Coffee With the Authors programs feature presentations by local and regional authors. A Paint & Party series provides a fun after-work experience for those with no previous art background. The gallery’s framing department offers full-service, on-site custom frame design for artwork, family heirlooms and other memorabilia.

 

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive (Hwy. 179) in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC just north of the SC state line. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about the exhibition, art classes, onsite framing or any other gallery events, call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. The gallery’s Facebook page, which is updated daily (www.facebook.com/sunsetrivermarketplace), also lists special events, new artists and other happenings.

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February Events at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle, NC

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The Museum of Coastal Carolina will be open from 10-3 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Feb. 5 and 19 — 10:30 — Puppet Plays for Preschoolers

Feb. 12 and 26 – 10:30 — Animal Adventures for Preschoolers

These interactive programs feature original puppet skits and animal stories especially for preschoolers. On Feb. 26, the program will be joined by therapy dogs from Canine Angels.

Fridays – 11:00 – Touch Tank Feeding — Join museum docents as they feed the live animals in the Museum’s touch tank. Learn more about the habitats and dietary requirements of some of the marine animals found off our coast.

Feb. 2 – 6 pm – The First Ladies of Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach – Author Pamela Koontz moderates a panel of distinguished ladies that includes Rae Sloane Cox, Dinah Gore, and Virginia Williamson. All three of these women were instrumental in the development of Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. They will discuss what life was like on the islands in the 1950s and 1960s. A question-and-answer session will be part of the program. Museum doors open at 5 pm so that visitors can tour the museum before attending the 6 pm program.

Feb. 6 – 11:00 – Alaska Tundra on Fire!  – Join Sunset Beach resident and global warming expert Richard Hilderman as he discusses last summer’s fires in Alaska. Following a record hot May in which snow cover melted early, Alaska experienced 319 active fires at one time! Hilderman will discuss why these fires occurred and their impact on the global climate.

Feb. 13 – 11:00 – The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) – Museum docent and birding enthusiast Kurt Hugelmeyer describes how the GBBC works and how you can participate in it. Hugelmeyer will present a slide show of local birds you can expect to see and show you how to identify and count them. A question-and-answer session will be part of the program. The worldwide GBBC is a great individual or family activity. You don’t have to be an expert to take part in it. Museum Educator Maria Knapik will assist Hugelmeyer with the program.

Feb. 20—11:00 – Mensa Game Challenges – Museum Educator Maria Knapik invites families to join her for this program that uses Mensa-style activities to teach kids (and adults) about animal classification. The focus will be on local animals: habitat, behavior, and appearance.

Feb. 27 – 11:00 – Space Racers– This series of animated educational movies introduces preschoolers to concepts about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Space Racers recently won the 2015 Cynopsis Kids !magination Award for the Best New Preschool Series.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Consider becoming a museum member; admission is free for members. Non-member admission is $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $7 children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. Questions? Call the museum at 910-579-1016 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

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Golfers From 22 States, Italy, Uruguay and Canada Will Flock to Second Annual Myrtle Beach Preseason Classic

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MB-PreseasonNearly 200 golfers are preparing to descend on the Grand Strand for the second annual Myrtle Beach Preseason Classic, which has attracted players from 22 states and four countries and will be played February 1-3, 2016, on six Myrtle Beach golf courses.

A 54-hole, two-man team event, the Preseason Classic will feature a different format of play each day and players will be flighted based on their USGA handicap. Teams will play best ball in the opening round, followed by combined net team score and a Texas Scramble.

The host courses are Arrowhead Country Club, The Wizard, River Club, Blackmoor Golf Club, the Norman Course at Barefoot Resort and True Blue Golf Club.

The event’s international players will be coming from Canada, Italy and Uruguay and among the 22 states represented will be Alaska. Temperatures during the event are forecast to be in the 70s. For more information or to follow the event, go to MyrtleBeachPreseason.com.

“We’ve got another great field for an event that is carving out a spot on the Myrtle Beach golf calendar,” said Jeff Monday, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday’s tournament director. “With most of the country firmly in winter’s grasp, the Preseason Classic gives players a chance to escape to some of the Grand Strand’s best courses and enjoy the game they love.”

Each competitor will receive a Greg Norman pullover and $20 PGA Tour Superstore gift card upon registration, and the event will conclude with an awards luncheon after the Wednesday round.

Arrowhead Country Club is a 27-hole facility that has several holes that play along the Intracoatal Waterway. The Raymond Floyd design is renowned for it’s conditioning.

The Wizard, a links style design that offers a taste of Scotland, is one of the area’s most playable courses and it features pristine bentgrass greens. With generous fairways framed by mounds covered in native vegetation, The Wizard delivers an enjoyable experience.

Blackmoor Golf Club is the only Myrtle Beach golf course designed by Gary Player. The course is most known for the 370-yard, par 4 eighth hole that allows players to try and drive the green through a chute Player carved amongst the native pines.

A South Strand institution, River Club is one of the area’s most popular courses, highlighted by the risk-reward, par 5 18th hole that is one of the area’s best.

The Norman Course at Barefoot Resort is one of Myrtle Beach’s premier layouts, highlighted by four holes on the back nine that bring the Intracoastal into play.

True Blue, a Mike Strantz masterpiece, is ranked among America’s top 100 public courses by both Golf Magazine and Golf Channel. Everything about the course is big – fairways, greens and most of all the fun.

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Calabash NC Gallery to hold Designs By Janette Jewelry Trunk Show Jan. 30

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Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. ,will present a jewelry trunk sale showcasing new works by designer Janette Franich on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included in the show will be over 200 different items including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

 

Franich, who markets her jewelry under the name, Designs By Janette, grew up in the state of Michigan, where she was drawn to art very early in life. She began painting and drawing as a child. As an adult, she was an art educator in North Carolina for five years.

Jewelry designer Janette Franich incorporates precious and semi-precious metals with natural and faceted gemstones in her forged and wire-wrapped creations.

Jewelry designer Janette Franich incorporates precious and semi-precious metals with natural and faceted gemstones in her forged and wire-wrapped creations.

During this time, she realized her true passion was to create her own artwork, so she traded her grade books for an easel. After receiving a number of instructional books on jewelry making, she was inspired to shape recycled materials, metals and natural stones into wearable art.

Sterling necklace with hammered Bird In Tree design by Janette Franich

Sterling necklace with hammered Bird In Tree design by Janette Franich

Today, as a jewelry designer, Franich incorporates precious and semi-precious metals with natural and faceted gemstones in her forged and wire-wrapped creations. According to the artist, she uses both hot and cold forging to obtain the different looks she want. A rolling mill adds textured imprints to the metal. Franich designs delicate feminine jewelry with a decidedly organic feel. Her Boyfriend Collection bracelets add suede and leather for contrast. Her metals include 14K gold fill, sterling, fine silver, and copper.

Sterling moon sliver necklace by Janette Franich

Sterling moon sliver necklace by Janette Franich

Her most popular pieces have been Tree of Life design and her Bird’s Nest necklaces and earrings. She uses freshwater pearls or aquamarine for the eggs.

Copper earrings with sterling wire by Janette Franich

Copper earrings with sterling wire by Janette Franich

The trunk show is open to the public with no admission charge. Complimentary wine and other refreshments will be available along with the gallery’s gourmet coffee, tea and treats.

 

Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become an active supporter of performing, literary and visual arts in the area. The 10,000 square-foot gallery features work by over 200 North and South Carolina artists. The gallery regularly presents local and regional writers in its Coffee With the Author series as well as its popular after-hours Paint & Party classes. The on-site pottery studio has two kilns and three wheels for use by students. Ongoing oil, pastel and watercolor classes are also provided, in addition to workshops by nationally known artists. A framing department offers full-service, on-site custom frame design.

 

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (Hwy 179), Calabash, N.C. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website (www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com) or “like” the gallery’s Facebook page, which is updated daily. Reach the gallery by telephone at 910.575.5999.

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