Holiday mug, soup bowl challenge highlights these 4 events happening in Brunswick
Holiday shopping at Franklin Square Gallery
Haven't finished your holiday shopping yet? There's still time. The Frankling Gallery in Southport still has plenty of holiday gift ideas available.
The Associated Artists of Southport will showcase its members' show featuring a variety of 2D and 3D original works of art, for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift-giving. The show consists of seven rooms of paintings and pottery created by more than 100 artists.
Works are done in a wide variety of styles, mediums, and sizes. Prints, cards, and gift items also are available. Among the items for sale are jewelry, paintings, fabric goods, tree ornaments, painted glassware, table decorations, holiday cards and serving dishes.
Franklin Square Gallery is also hosting an exhibit of holiday-themed mugs and soup mugs, featuring beautiful, large pieces suitable for serving your favorite winter soups. Potters were asked to include favorite soup recipes with their soup mugs. Everyone can vote for their favorite mugs.
The Associated Artists of Southport members show, holiday gift shop, and the holiday mug and soup bowl challenge continue through Dec. 23.
Franklin Square Gallery is located at 130 E. West St. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Free admission.
Lisa Rankin in concert
Up Your Arts, nonprofit organization with a mission to support and enhance the creative and performing arts throughout the greater Southport area, present Lisa Rankin in concert. Rankin will perform at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Ports of Call, 116 N. Howe St., Southport.
Laser Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Laser Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 30-31 at Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a progressive rock band that pushes musical boundaries.
Laser music shows are immersive experiences which include laser artwork, live covelight effects, and star projector effects. Laser shows are like going to a concert but without the band.
Laser music shows are performed live by the team of planetarium facilitators.
Laser shows feature flashing lights, loud music, and rapidly moving graphics. If you are sensitive to light or have a medical condition that can be exacerbated by strobe effects, laser shows are not recommended. Laser shows are suitability for children, but it depends on the child. Laser shows feature loud music and flashing lights in the dark environment of the Planetarium that may be scary or over stimulating for young children. Children are not prohibited, but viewer discretion is advised. Laser shows begin promptly on the hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as latecomers are not admitted due to safety concerns.
For tickets or more information, please visit https://museumplanetarium.org/ or call 910-575-0033.
Festival of Trees silent auction
Did you know all of the trees at the Festival of Trees at the Museum of Coastal Carolina are in a silent auction? Have you voted for your favorite tree yet? Come admire all the beauty trees, and vote for your favorite through Dec. 31. The hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays.
But if you can't make it to the festival, you can still cast a vote for your favorite by visiting https://museumplanetarium.org/product.../virtual-programs/.
The event is a fundraiser for the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram Planetarium, and individual tree sponsors. It raises funds through admission to the festival and selling votes for favorite tree.
The museum is located at 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Things to do in Brunswick: Holiday mug, soup bowl challenge
