In this E-dition:
- The ABC store is open - and it's huge
- The 3rd Annual Snow's Cut Town Hall Debate
- Open call for bluegrass bands
- Who wants to buy Arcaduis?
- This Weekend on the Peninsula
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New ABC Store is Liquorific
The new Carolina Beach ABC store opened yesterday (August 19) and it is big. They've added 520 new products. 520! I didn't even know there were 520 different liquor products, let alone new ones.
One customer was overheard saying "I need to bow down to the alcohol gods!"
(Let's not get carried away.)
Two Towns - One Debate - October 8
You're cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Snow's Cut Town Hall Debate. This year we will host one event for both the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach elections.
Mark your calendars for 6-9 pm, Thursday, October 8 at Shanty's Beach and Blues Club in Carolina Beach.
As always, it will be broadcast live on 106.3 FM the Big Talker and as always we will be getting the questions from you, the voters.
How Good is Your Bluegrass Band?
The 7th Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is coming to Fort Fisher this September 19 & 20. If you play in a bluegrass band this is your chance to test your skills.
This year's festival will have a second stage for a wide open pickin' contest. Three local bands have already committed to taking part in the competition which will be held on Saturday the 19th.
The winner gets a set on the main stage on Sunday and will be invited back next year as a paid act. They'll also win a Sunday night gig at the Ocean Grill Tiki Bar. Call 612-1909 for details.
Who Wants to Buy a Bankrupt Condo Project?
On Friday, August 28, the properties that make up the bankrupt Arcadius project will be auctioned off. One potential buyer (though they won't be bidding next Friday) is the Town of Carolina Beach. They're looking at the Surfside as a possible location for a pier.
Notice how the sign says "Sells regardless of price!" Does anyone really believe that?
I might go out and bid $20 just for fun.
This weekend on the Cape Fear Peninsula
Check out the SCM Pleasure Island Event Calendar. We list everything that is happening around town and update it whenever something comes up.
Tonight, (Thursday, August 20) – Catch Bibis Ellison before and after the fireworks at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. This girl is going to be a star. Check her out before she's too big for you.
The Ocean Grill - Ten Dollar Thrill from 6-9pm.
The Black Horn - Hot Mess (a spinoff group of Organix) plays
Friday, August 21 – Divine Wines' weekly free wine tasting from 4-7pm will focus on new wines from the south of France. Ernie Manzella is no snob. He'll find you some great wines that fit your budget. 791-1251
The Ocean Grill - Big Fish from 6-9pm.
The Black Horn - Madonna Nash and her cool countryish sounds
Saturday, August 22 – Divine Wines is having an afternoon wine tasting and closeout sale from 1-5pm. 791-1251
The Last Resort is having an NFL kickoff party starting at 7pm. They'll be showing the Steelers/Deadskins preseason game and replaying the Super Bowl. (They're Steeler fans over at the Last Resort.) Lethal Injection, who won the CB Battle of the Bands, will play. Naturally there will be lots of drink specials. The Last Resort will have the complete NFL TV package this fall.
Wear your Baltimore Ravens gear to the party, just to show those Steeler fans who is boss.
The Ocean Grill - One of my all time favorites, L Shape Lot from 6-9pm.
The Black Horn - Fred Flynn and the Stones play from 9pm until close.
Sunday, August 23 – Sunday Brunch at Havana's.
Havana's also has live music on Sundays. Mike Blair plays on their patio from 5-9pm.
The Ocean Grill - Masonboro Sound plays from 6-9pm.
The Summer Movie Series at Carolina Beach Lake starts at dusk.
Bedtime Stories (rated PG)
Bonus
I like this little spot about the Turtle Patrol in Kure Beach