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WDI NewsletterMemorial Day Weekend 2010
May 2010 
FIND Ambassadors

 
Ambassadors
This past Friday marked the beginning of WDI's downtown ambassador program.  Our volunteers bring helpful advice and friendly greetings to the downtown area.  Board Member Dave Spetrino worked as an ambassador this past Saturday, click here to read about his experience.  It is a great story.
 
Be on the lookout for our ambassadors, stop and say hello or better yet, be our next ambassador! Sign up here.  It's fun, good exercise, and you can really make a difference in someone's day.
FIND your Groove
Downtown Sundown Concert Series
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The 5th Annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series is finally underway.  Head to Riverfront Park on Fridays for performances by the Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet on May 28, Jason Marks Band on June 4, Dave Matthews Tribute Band on June 11, and Appetite for Destruction on June 18.  For all of the dates and more information, please visit the Downtown Sundown website.
 FIND Heroes
 
Remember those who gave their lives by celebrating Memorial Day on the Battleship. Click here for more information.
FIND History
Dr. Jeffrey Crow, State Historic Preservation Officer, announces the Historic Wilmington foundation's 2010 list of the Lower Cape Fear region's most endangered sites.  The event will be Thursday, May 26th at 11:00 am.  The location is 811 Ann Street - Click Here 
for more information. 
FIND Your Place 
Available Properties--Real estate agents and landlords can load downtown listings on our site for free!  To post your listing, please click here. 
Call for Artists
9th Annual Art Walk seeks Artists
 
The DBA is seeking artists to participate in the 9th Annual Art Walk on September 11th.
 
For more information please contact:
Chris Andrews
ArtWalk 2010
artandantiquewalk@hotmail.com Cell 216-374-8884
FIND Entrepreneurs 
 
Jingle Bells Ribbon Cutting 
Wilmington Downtown is welcoming three new businesses to the Central Business District.  Last week, Jingle Bells opened its doors in downtown Wilmington.  Mayor Saffo and Santa (pictured above) had the honor of cutting the ribbon at 108 Market Street.
 
WDI will be holding another ribbon cutting for Green's Grille at 109 Market Street, Thursday May 27th at 10:30.  This event will be attended by locals including the mayor. 
 
We will also host a 3rd Ribbon Cutting on June 10th for the new Buena Space at 27 N Front Street.  We will gather in front of the building at 5:30 pm with a brief reception to follow in the Buena Space.
 
Please join us and say hello to these entrepreneurs.
FIND the Arts
Come out for the Orange Street Arts Fest this weekend. Sponsored by the Thalian Association. 
 
For more information click here.
FIND What's Going On
A stakeholder work session on Downtown ABC permits will be held on June 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 in Thalian Hall.  Join the Vision 2020 Committee in City Council Chambers for your opportunity to weigh in. 
 
WDI and the City of Wilmington will host the North Carolina Sociable City Forum on June 18th. For more information click here
FIND Events
 
The WDI website features an event calendar that is specific to downtown Wilmington.  To visit, Click Here 
 
If you are hosting an event in downtown, and you want it promoted, you can load it on our calender for free.  Simply Use This Link!  It's easy!
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Sincerely,

John Hinnant
Executive Director
Wilmington Downtown, Inc.