By Liz Mitchell
Visitors often think of our coastal destination for beach, fishing and golf. However, we also offer a liberal dose of performing arts for entertainment, or involvement if you are visiting for an extended time.
Playhouse 211 recently opened with a mission to build on our love of the arts. This is an intimate 83-seat theater with all of the amenities. The first production will be January 22-30, “The Sensuous Senator” by Michael Parker. Ron Lee of the Cape Fear Repertory Theatre will direct the rollicking farce. For information, contact Piet Sundman at (910) 200-7785, or Linda Sundman at (910) 200-1115.
Future shows are planned to range from comedy and drama to faith-based and controversial topics. Foreign films, musicals and dance also will be hosted in this venue. A Tribute to Louis Armstrong by Grenoldo Frazier will be presented by the
Cape Fear Jazz Society in Southport January 17. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance from the
Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and the Southport Visitor Center.
A free program on education and entertainment through opera will be presented in Southport February 7 and 14 by the University of North Carolina Opera Outreach Program.
Don’t get me wrong, we do have great golf, fishing and beaches — plus plenty of shopping, dining and touring. Just don’t forget about our important arts programming welcoming guests for enjoyment and education.