Downtown Sundown
Concert Series Finale |
 Friday, September 3 is the final Downtown Sundown concert and it looks to be the best show yet. Tuesdays Gone-a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band-will perform. Click here for more information. |
| ARTblast 2010 |
 The inaugural ARTBlast festival kicks off Wednesday, September 8 and continues through Sunday, September 12. Venues across the downtown area will play host to various musical, theatrical and dance performances, as well as art, literary and film events. The highlight of the festival will be the 9th Annual Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk & Parade. Click here for more details and information on ARTBlast. |
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National Park(ing)Day | |
 Park(ing) DaySeptember 17
Park(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event that inspires city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary spots for the puclic good. Click here for more information. |
8th Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival
|  The 8th annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival kicks off Saturday, September 18 at 10:00am at Battleship Park. The festival features headliners Rhonda Vincent and the Rage along with nine other bluegrass bands. Advance tickets are on sale until September 17. Click here for more information. |
Double Wide Skate and Surf Shop Grand Reopening
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The grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Double Wide Skate and Surf Shop was held on August 6. Our own John Hinnant was in attendance along with the owner Jimmy Ellington. Double Wide sells skate and surf boards, apparel and accessories and is located on 24 North Front Street. Click here for more information on Double Wide. |
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Entrepreneurial Art on N. 4th |
Source: Modular Graphic + Media |
Dennis Walsak, owner of Modular Graphics, has converted the ground floor of his North Fourth Street office into an art gallery called 621N4TH. The gallery will feature one artist exhibit at a time. The latest exhibit from oil painter Elizabeth Darrow will go on display September 3 and run through October. Click here for the full Star News article. |
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Volunteer Opportunites |
WDI's volunteer Downtown Ambassadors are continuing their efforts to make downtown Wilmington a friendly and safer environment. Volunteers are always welcomed! For more information on the program or to fill out an application, visit http://downtownambassador.com. |
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FIND Free Stuff
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 Front Street Brewery offers free educational tours of the brewery daily starting at 3:00pm. Click here for more information on Front Street Brewery. |
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FIND this Month's Featured Property |
319 N. 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Property Size: 33,000 +/- sq. ft. available for lease
Lease Price: $25.00/RSF
Listing Contact: Hae Newkirk
Contact Phone: 910-232-4744
WDI allows REALTORS and landlords to post their listings on our website as a free service. Please click here to do so. |
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FIND this Month's Featured Business | |
 Return Passage 302 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 343-1627
Monday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm
Discounted new and gently worn clothing for men and women. Store credit for your old clothes.
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FIND The Coupon of the Month
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Click the image for a printable version of the coupon. |
This month's newsletter marks the first edition of our newest feature: the coupon of the month. This month's coupon is from Creations by Justine located in Chandler's Wharf. Creations by Justine is a store and studio that features the clay sculptures of owner Justine Ferreri and others. For more information about Creations by Justine, click here. |
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WDI was formed in 1977 as a public/private partnership between New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington, with the remainder of the organization's funding coming from private donations. Less than 1/3 of our funds come from the city and county combined. Our total budget is $300,000 and office salary stays below 1/3 of the overall budget. We remain good stewards of the public trust and we do not operate in the red. For the upcoming year, we plan to concentrate our efforts on the following initiatives:
- Developing Incentives for Historic Preservation
- Improving Management of Nightlife Issues
- Implementing a Downtown Ambassador Program
- Establishing new park space in the CBD
- Retail & Office Recruitment
- Business Retention
- Better collaboration with our Economic Development partners in the region
Please contact our office for a copy of our annual audit or financial statements.
Sincerely,
John Hinnant Executive Director Wilmington Downtown, Inc. P.O. Box 2235 Wilmington, NC 28402 Phone: 910.763.7349 Fax: 910.343.6950 Email: john@wilmingtondowntown.comMobile App: m.wilmingtondowntown.com |
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Downtown Lifestyle Tour Update
|  | | The date of the Downtown Lifestyle Tour has changed to October 23. Tour unique living spaces that showcase Wilmington's urban residential lifestyle, including the late Dennis Hopper's loft. Click here for more information. |
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Riverfront Farmers' Market |  | |
Saturdays through December 18
Located along the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park
Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters
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September Theater Productions
| | "The Secret Garden"
Showtimes: September 2-4 at 8pm and September 5,12 at 3:00pm
Location: Thalian Hall
"Shadowlands"
Showtimes: September 2-4, 9-11, 16-19 at 8:00pm and September 5, 12, 19 at 3:00pm
Location: Cape Fear Playhouse
"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story"
Showtimes: September 28 - October 2 at 8:00pm, October 3 at 3:00pm
Location: Thalian Hall
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| Jazz at the Mansion:
Galen & Lisa | |
Date: Friday, September 10
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bellamy Mansion,
503 Market Street
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Ann Street Bicycle
Boulevard Festival | | |
Date: Saturday, September 11
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Click here for more information including pocket map and event schedule. |
Cape Fear Baby and Maternity Expo
|  | Date: Saturday, September 11
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Coastline Conference and Convention Center
Click here for more details.
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HWF 5k Run & Mile Walk
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Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Best Western Coastline Inn
$25 pre-registration, $30 day of
Click here for more details.
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Between the Lines Poetry Festival
|  | Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Bottega Gallery
Featuring poets from around the region and the state. Click here for more information.
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Photography Classes at the Bellamy Mansion
| Date: Monday, September 20
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street
Topics include camera settings, focus, shutter speeds, camera flash, lighting, software and basic editing and what makes a good picture. Click here for more information.
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Fourth Friday Gallery Night | | |
Dates: Friday, September 24
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights are a free monthly event where downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Click here for more details. |
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Battleship Alive
Date: Saturday, September 25 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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