PLAYFUL POLLINATORS: Lorikeet Landing adds color to NC Aquarium’s educational programs

Now known as “Lorikeet Landing,” the space at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher houses 58 beautiful and colorful creatures of the parrot family. “Lorikeets are part of a 4-year, rotating, temporary exhibit,” says Robin Nalepa, public relations coordinator. “Butterflies will return in 2016 and will be followed by lorikeets in 2017.” Continue reading PLAYFUL POLLINATORS: Lorikeet Landing adds color to NC Aquarium’s educational programs

INSPIRED BY BROTHERHOOD: Neal Casal talks Chris Robinson, side projects and Deadheads

Check out Neal Casal with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this Friday, July 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. He’ll return with Hard Working Americans on August 19, 6 p.m. For more details, or to purchase tickets online, visit http://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com. Continue reading INSPIRED BY BROTHERHOOD: Neal Casal talks Chris Robinson, side projects and Deadheads

A Universal Connection: JJ Grey & Mofro returns to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

“All the guys who play with me bring to life the whole intent of the song,” he says. “That’s a big part of the connection that happens between all of us [in JJ Grey & Mofro] … and it’s because of the way these guys play the songs. I think that really moves past any language or cultural barriers.” Continue reading A Universal Connection: JJ Grey & Mofro returns to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

POURING ACROSS ILM: NEW YEAR, NEW WINE CLUB ON THE HORIZON

The dawn of a new year often comes with the birth of new beginnings—and new businesses. Pouring across the Port City in 2015 is A Tasting Room, a local online wine club with a similar structure as Total Wine & More but on a much smaller scale. Michael Bevacqua and Anthony Palermo’s concept offers unique and small-production wines delivered right to members’ doorsteps. Bevacqua and … Continue reading POURING ACROSS ILM: NEW YEAR, NEW WINE CLUB ON THE HORIZON

GETTING ZOMBIEFIED: SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS HEADLINE FIFTH ANNUAL ZOMBIEFEST

One night a year it is perceived socially acceptable to release our inner freaks from their cages. As children we dress up in costumes and go knocking from door to door, shouting “trick-or-treat” whenever someone appears with candy. When we are thrust into adulthood, our perception of Halloween tends to warp a bit, but costumes are still a must as is celebrating a night of … Continue reading GETTING ZOMBIEFIED: SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS HEADLINE FIFTH ANNUAL ZOMBIEFEST