“Record Weekend” by Sharon Dowell will be unveiled at 6 p.m. at SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar as part of the Carolina Beach Mural Project. (Port City Daily/Courtesy of Sharon Dowell)
CAROLINA BEACH The Carolina Beach Mural Project is set to unveil work at its fourth location, SeaWitch Café and Tiki Bar, on Apr. 12, 6 p.m. North Carolina-based artist Sharon Dowell’s graphic illustration will honor the island’s love for beach music.
Dowell was chosen among 11 artists who applied for consideration over the winter. The focus of the mural is Carolina Beach as a destination for beach music from as early as the 1940s. Known to always attract shag dancers, the area also hosts the annual Beach Music Festival. Dowell said she was surprised to learn during her research there is a difference between shag (based in rhythm and blues) and beach music (which tends to be more pop-oriented).
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