January 2019 Events

January 2, 2019

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Happy New Year! Brunswick Forest wants to take this time to personally wish you all to the year 2019! We hope your holiday season was all that you wished it to be and more. Even if it wasn’t, we hope that the new year will offer you a fresh new look on life. For what better way to kick off the month of January than to stay up to date with all the latest happenings in and around your local area? From musical performances to events that remember historical value, you will find it all within reasonable reach. Here are just a few of the events to look forward to!

January 12^th will mark the official 154^th anniversary of the Battle for Fort Fisher, and people from all walks of life are invited to come and learn about one of the most brutal and famous battles in American History. Uniformed re-enactors will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the daily routines and drills that soldiers of the Fort experienced as well as their sacrifices. Live artillery demonstrations will include the firing of several historic weapons including the site’s 32-pound rifled cannon, and local photographer Henry Taylor will also be on hand to demonstrate his 1860’s wet plate style photography. From lectures to secret Civil War Communications, there is historical fun to be had for everyone down at Fort Fisher! Located at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd South on Kure Beach, this event is free admission for all.

The Cameron Art Museum, located at 3201 S 17^th St, is well known in Wilmington, NC for its dedication to artwork of all types. From now until January 13^th, Art of Illumination lets your creative intuition come alight in this dazzling display of illumination using silks, handmade paper, glass, clay, and other handmade creations from artists across America. These creations all work to capture and magnify light in ways that you never thought possible and can be seen weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Admission is included with a museum entrance fee!

Abrakadabra! Magic has long dazzled the stage for many audiences all over the world. Looking for something to satisfy your desire to see incredible illusionary tricks? Don’t miss out on witnessing the Masters of Illusion live at The Wilson Center on January 14^th. Located at 703 N Third Street, this event will keep you on the edge of your seat as some of the world’s greatest magicians captivate your very eyes with optical illusions and even comedy magic! These are no routine parlor tricks, everything you see at this event is guaranteed to dazzle you into being a believer in magic. Tickets will start at $25 dollars per person.

Brunswick Forest loves to remind our residents and visiting guests to support the local scene, and that’s why you most definitely don’t want to miss out on this incredible duo right here in the Leland area. On January 18^th the famed Synergy Twins Duo will be performing locally at the Leland Cultural Arts Center! This famous violinist pair is well known for their unique fusion of classical music and modern rock. Well known to music lovers of all types, both musicians been featured on the likes of the TODAY show. Looking to start 2019 with a bang? Then there is no way you should miss on this electrifying performance right here in Leland. Tickets start at $10 a person, and LCAC’s 2019 VIP tickets are valid for this event as well.

Whether you’re looking to simply bide your time, learn about history, or looking to gear up for a spectacular show, there is always something grand happening down South near Brunswick Forest. Because when it comes to helping you make memories that’ll last a lifetime, we’re here to keep you updated!