Art workshops and concerts highlight these 8 events in Brunswick
Sandbar lecture: Nature at home
Join Matt Collogan for an in-depth look at how to create habitat for wildlife such as butterflies and other pollinators. The Sandbar Lecture Series presentation will describe practices and principles that can be adopted in any landscape, with specific recommendations for southeastern North Carolina.
Collogan is a proponent of sustainable gardening. He is a University of North Carolina Wilmington Environmental Studies graduate and a certified environmental educator. He worked at Airlie Gardens and is now the consumer horticulture agent for the NC Cooperative Extension Service based at the New Hanover County Arboretum.
The lecture is free with museum admission and will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach.
Calabash Summer Concert Series
Too Much Sylvia plays beach, R&B and pop music, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Calabash Town Park, 868 Persimmon Road. Hot dogs, kettle corns and treats available. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Free. 910-579-6747.
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Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series
Jukebox Rehab plays classic rock and country music, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series to be held at the Village Park gazebo, 1791 Queen Anne St. Free.
Oak Island concert series
The Oak Island "Bands by the Beach" concert series will have The Entertainers playing beach, R&B, rock, country and Top 40 music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 at the Middleton Park Amphitheater, 102 SE 47th St. Free.
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Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert
Come to the Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert, also known as the Peggy Hughes Concert Series, and listen to the Band of Oz performing beach music, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Town Center Park, 11 E Second St. Free.
One day boating class
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 10-05 (Southport/Oak Island/Shallotte) will provide a one-day beginner boating course, that satisfies all state boating education requirements. Taught by certified USCG Auxiliary instructors, the USCG Boating America course applies to all recreational watercrafts including powerboats, PWCs, sailboats and paddle craft.
Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating safety course before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 hp or greater on North Carolina waters.
The course will cover topics such as nomenclature, required equipment, operating legally and safely, navigating through the waterways, emergency procedures, and more.
The class will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, 795 Ocean Highway, Supply. The fee is $35 per person or $30 for two or more. Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door. To register or for more information: CGAuxSafeBoating@ec.rr.com.
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Summer art workshops
The Associated Artists of Southport will be hosting a studio art workshop at Franklin Square Gallery.
Ginna Zell will offer a two-day workshop, "The Ceramic Surface, Carving, and Color," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 24 and Sunday June 25.
The workshop is for students with previous experience in either hand-building clay forms or throwing on the wheel.
Students will learn to create unique and dynamic ceramic surfaces utilizing various techniques on either hand-built or wheel-thrown ceramic forms. Students will also learn carving and surface decoration.
For more information on registration, class details or fees, visit https://www.franklinsquaregallery.com or contact Cheryl Rogers at 925-286-8475 or auntducks@gmail.com.
Holden Beach Concert Series
It's time to boogie once again at the Holden Beach Concert Series. The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard will play beach music, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring a chair or beach towel. Free. 910-842-6488.
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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick things to do include creating a habitat for wildlife
