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Bryan Humphrey sails his 24-foot spritsail skiff,
Kommradeship, in Banks Channel with Al Winters
and Dayne Shelor on April 5. Humphrey regularly
enters the annual Beaufort Wooden Boat Show,
and will participate again this year on May 5. See
page 20 for story..
— PHOTO BY ALLISON POTTER
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20 Preserving the Craft
The Beaufort Wooden Boat Show celebrates the
history, craftsmanship and beauty of wooden
boats. The annual event attracts visitors who
appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of these
beautiful, and often time-tested, vessels.
By Kyle Hanlin
32 Family Heirlooms Illuminate
History
The Battleship North Carolina Museum receives
a donation of artifacts that once belonged to
the second captain of the first ship to bear the
name of the Old North State, a ship-of-the-line
launched in September 1820.
By Ashley Paige Edwards
40 Bloom and Grow
Wilmington-area enthusiasts and hobbyists
dedicated to the beauty of blossoms join
clubs passionately dedicated to appreciating
and growing flowers like camellias, roses and
orchids. There’s also a group dedicated to the
art of flower arranging. By Carole Wirszyla
58 Reclaiming History
Nesbitt Courts and the Block Shirt Factory,
buildings of historic importance, were aban-doned
and slated for demolition. Instead, they
were rescued and form the bones of the South
Front District, a trendy neighborhood of urban
apartments and restaurants.
By Simon Gonzalez
70 Gesture and Narrative
Sheila Keefe Ortiz overcame a hesitant start to
her career to become a successful artist who finds
honesty and beauty in her surroundings and is
known for the sense of movement and grace
across her body of work. By Kathryn Manis
78 Gray Gables Retreat
A quiet neighborhood off Airlie Road plus prox-imity
to the water equals an ideal location for
a couple relocating to the Cape Fear region. An
open-flow concept and a freshened-up interior
make it an ideal home. By Simon Gonzalez
94 Cooking with Cast Iron
Vintage skillets are steeped in nostalgia, especial-ly
when they are family heirlooms handed down
through generations. But cast iron offers more
than memories. It’s a valuable tool for the kitchen,
lauded for its durability, versatility, and ability to
heat evenly. By Colleen Thompson
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