Carolina Ocean Living Newsletter
Carolina Ocean Living – Exclusive Discovery Special
Enjoy 3 sunny days and 2 starry nights relaxing in oceanfront accommodations on Ocean Isle Beach as part of Carolina Ocean Living’s 2012 Winter/Spring Discovery Special for just $99 per couple. Meet with one of our experienced real estate consultants and let them be your guide and trusted broker as you explore southeastern North Carolina’s top lifestyle communities. The Silver Coast Properties team of consultants will assist you with identifying which communities are the best fit for your needs and provide you with unbiased assessments of neighborhoods and communities. Learn more.
Community News & Events
Compass Pointe – Winter Sales Event
Leland, NC
February 17-21, 2012
Join Compass Pointe February 17th-20th for 4 sunny days and 3 starry nights for their grand opening celebrating the addition two new model homes to their Hammocks South home collection. Enjoy the beautiful Riverfront Hilton in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. Plus, meet Compass Pointe’s developers at a private cocktail reception, Saturday, February 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM. Be the first to choose from a collection of new golf front home sites starting in the $80s and special developer discounts. Visitors enjoys specially priced accommodations and VIP tour of Compass Pointe and their resort-style amenities for just $199 per couple*. Learn More
Brunswick Forest – Community Anniversary Celebrations
Leland, NC
April 20-22, 2012 or May 18-20, 2012
Celebrate Brunswick Forest’s 5th Anniversary and the 800 families that were welcomed to the community in just 5 years.
Join Brusnwick Forest for just $179 per couple for a 3 day and 2 night Anniversary extravaganza. The anniversary celebration will include luxury accommodations for two, a round of golf on their award winning Cape Fear National, owner-for-a-day privileges and VIP Tour of the Coastal South’s fastest growing community. The weekends will be chocked full of celebratory events, including Grand Openings, boat regattas, lavish parties and much more! Learn more
Sunset Ridge – New Lower Home Prices
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Sunset Ridge announces new attractive prices on their already affordable homes and townhouses. New homes built by award winning Bill Clark Homes now begin at $189k and attractive townhouses begin at just $149k. Enjoy the low maintenance beach lifestyle that Sunset Ridge offers at a very affordable price. Learn more
Arlington Place – Spring Events
Minnesott, NC
April, 2012
Mark your calendars to visit Arlington Place this April as they host a month long neighborhood Open House every weekend in April. The 1st weekend in April is Easter, the 2nd weekend is the Oriental Boat Show and the 3rd and 4th weekends in April is the Parade of Homes, which will feature 2 of Arlington Place’s newest cottages, The Beaufort and The Pamlico.
Discover the pleasures of the Carolina coast at Arlington Place. With the Arlington Place Discovery Package you’ll be able to explore the whole community and enjoy the historic, vibrant waterfront towns of New Bern and Oriental, North Carolina for only $199. Learn more
Spring Mill Plantation-Special Incentives
Calabash, NC
February 1-15, 2012
Join Spring Mill Plantation from February and take advantage of valuable purchase incentives during their “Make Me Move Sale Event” offering 50% off of options up to $15,000! With home starting at just $140,900 now is a great time to get involved in this attractive Beazer Homes community. Learn more
Area Events & Activities
32nd Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 2, 2012 – Feb. 4, 2012
This is one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast and a STS Top 20 Event. We will open Thursday night featuring 3 hours of different styles of jazz. Friday and Saturday nights we will return to our 7 sets of traditional jazz with a different leader for each set. Our all-star musicians are all world renowned and include guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, Dion Tucker – from Harry Connick, Jr’s band and the Lincoln Center Orchestra – on trombone, vocalist Nicki Parrott, John Royen, a powerful pianist from New Orleans. To Learn More visit: www.ncjazzfestival.com or call (910) 793-1111.
Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 3, 2012 – Feb. 5, 2012
Friday Night – Grand Tasting – Take your pleasure as participating regional vintners and chocolatiers offer their best for sampling and sale. Saturday & Sunday – Sip, Nibble & Sigh – enjoy a tasting tour of the best Carolina wineries, sampe sweet sensations from the region’s signature chocolatiers and revel in the good things in life with demonstrations, informal talks, raffles and more chocolate! To learn more call (910) 512-9948.
Jazz at The Cam
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 9, 2012 6:30 pm – Feb. 9, 2012 8:00 pm
The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. To Learn more visit www.capefearjazz.com
Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase
Southport, NC
Feb. 19, 2012 1:00 pm – Feb. 19, 2012 4:00 pm
Representatives from catering firms, reception venues, entertainment consultants, florists, photographers, jewelers and more will be on hand to assist in preparation for your perfect wedding in the Southern Cape Fear Coast. Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and in cooperation with the City of Southport Department of Tourism. Lear more
7th Annual Civil War Living History
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 24, 2012 10:00 am – Feb. 25, 2012 4:00 pm
The Cameron Art Museum commemorates the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road on the museums historic site. The site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of US Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on 2/20/1865. This year the annual event will feature a Ghost Walk Friday night and Confederate, Union and U.S. Colored Troop reenactors on site to provide a glimpse into the camp life of soldiers in the 1860s. Free an open to the public. Schedule of events TBA. To learn more visit www.cameronartmuseum.com.
62nd Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Annual Show
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 25, 2012 12:30 pm – Feb. 25, 2012 5:00 pm
Come and see approximately a thousand camellia blooms, grown inside and outdoors. The blooms will compete for exquisite prizes and more importantly, “bragging rights”. A panel of American Camellia Society certified judges adjudicates the blooms. To learn more visit www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Wilmington, NC
Feb. 28, 2012 8:00 pm – Feb. 28, 2012 10:30 pm
Wynton Marsalis returns to Wilmington with the internationally acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, bandleader, advocate for the arts, and educator, Mr. Marsalis has helped propel jazz to the forefront of American culture. To learn more visit http://uncw.edu/arts/jlco.html.
Lucky Leprechaun Run, 5k Run or Walk (pets welcome)
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
March 10, 2012
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit on March 10th, 2012! Wear Green and show your Leprechaun Spirit! The course is flat, fast and beautiful as it parallels the ocean along the east side of the island. Learn more and register.
4th Annual Cape Fear Wildlife Expo
Wilmington, NC
Mar. 16, 2012 9:00 am – Mar. 18, 2012 5:00 pm
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy three days of hunting and fishing exhibitors, wildlife art displays, decoys, boats and accessories, truck and ATV displays, Hunter Safety Certification Class, fly fishing demos, and fun for the entire family. NEW! 2012 Kids Gone Wild! March 16, 8:30-1:30. Academic workshops, creative writing and visual arts contest, and the ever-popular scavenger hunt!
FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required. Request an application by email to ncqdma@yahoo.com or contact Judy Gardner at 919-552-9449. To learn more visit www.capefearwildlifeexpo.com.
Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Mar. 18, 2012 6:30 am – Mar. 18, 2012 1:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon presented by Landfall Realty. The marathon and half marathon “Miles of Madness” will start at Wrightsville Beach and travel a route through the scenic Landfall Community in Wilmington. The events draw competitors from all over the country. Runner’s World ranked this Marathon as one of the top ten races that qualified runners for the Boston Marathon. To learn more visit www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com.
