Greetings,
You may have noticed that you received two WDI newsletters last month. Just to let you know - we will be sending a newsletter out near the middle of each month in addition to the beginning. In this edition, you will find events mainly leading up to October 15, 2010. You can expect to find future newsletters formatted in this way as well.
Please be on the look-out for our mid-month newsletter, which will feature events taking place near the end of the month and Downtown Wilmington's Halloween events!
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2010 Riverfest
|  October 1-3
Come enjoy food, live music, arts and crafts, dance performances, fireworks, children's
activities, and more - all in a great setting along the banks of the
Cape Fear River. Other activities include: Adventure Zone, Kids Zone,
Skateboard Competition, Wrestling and Antique Car Displays. Click here for more information.
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Downtown Businesses
|  Check out this commercial for The Mark Bryant Company! It was produced by Videoways in affiliation with digieffects, located in downtown Wilmington. The Mark Bryant Company specializes in natural stone and tile, hardwood flooring, resilient floors, ceramic tile, glass mosaics, countertops and Cape Fear Riverwood. digieffects is a developer of visual effects software with thousands of customers around the world, including many
of the leading brands in the media and entertainment business. |
In the News
| Sweet T's Cakes
108 Grace Street
Owner Taylor Ross competed on the Food Network's Cake Challenge. The show aired September 26, 2010. Click here to read more from Star News.
Aqua Fedora
105 Market Street
The clothing and accessory store is currently open despite being hit by car on September 16. Aqua Fedora not held its Goodbye, Garden Fashion & Art Show on September 24, but also had a Car Crash Sale following the incident. Click here to read the full Star News article.
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Park(ing) Day 2010
|  Park(ing) Day was held September 17, 2010. WDI teamed up with Coastal Landscape Architects to bring attention to the need for
more urban park by paying for a metered parking spot on Front Street
between Market and Princess Street. WDI decided to implement this event
as a means to draw greater awareness to the need for more park space
downtown. Park(ing) Day, an annual worldwide event, was started five years ago in San Francisco by art and design studio Rebar. Please click here for more information.
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Featured Business
of the Month
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Crow Hill9 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 228-5332
On September 24, Crow Hill held a
ribbon-cutting grand opening ceremony. WDI also presented a $25,000 check to the restaurant owners. This was made possible by the WDI Loan Program, which is designed to encourage building rehabilitation and
assist with new business start-up costs.
Crow Hill, which occupies the old Caffe
Phoenix location, offers
a seasonal menu of entrees and bar snacks sourced from local sustainable
farmers and purveyors. Crow Hill also offers craft beer, wine by the glass, and
signature cocktails. The restaurant is set to begin offering brunch on
Saturdays and Sundays.
To see your business listed here, submit a 50-word description
to office@wilmingtondowntown.com. |
Featured Property
of the Month
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Murchison Building
201 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 Multiple Spaces Available
Listing Contact: Lance Agin
Contact Telephone:(910) 763-7616
WDI allows REALTORS and landlords to post their listings on our
website as a free service. Please click here to do
so. |
Coupon of the Month
| Click the image for a printable version of the coupon.  |
This month's coupon is from Creations by Moxie Floral Design Studio, located at 116-A Princess Street. Moxie is a full service florist providing
flowers, plants and baskets for everyday, corporate, sympathy, events
and weddings. Enjoy $10 off any floral arrangement valued at $45 or more for the month of October. |
Restaurant Owners
|  If you own a downtown restaurant and would like to see your specials advertised in our next newsletter, send them to us at office@wilmingtondowntown.com. As always, advertising in the WDI newsletter is free. |
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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.com
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Downtown Lifestyle Tour
|  | The Downtown Lifestyle Tour is taking place on 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 or click the "Buy Now" button to purchase tickets.
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2010 Pirate Party
| Presented by Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust
 | Date: Friday, October 1
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Former Grouper Nancy's (next to Coastline Inn)
For more details, including ticket information, click here.
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Andy Sanford Performs
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Date: Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2
Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Nutt Street Comedy and Improv Room
Andy Sanford has toured the country with The Beards of Comedy, and is heard daily on XM radio. Click here here for more information.
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5th Annual Backdoor Kitchen Tour
| Presented by Residents
of Old Wilmington
| Date: Saturday, October 2
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Click here for more details, including ticket information.
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Thalian Hall Events
| | "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story"
Theatre Production
Showtimes: September 28 - October 3 at 8:00pm
(3:00pm Sunday)
John Tesh: Live in Concert
Date: Saturday, October 9
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Invasion of the Pirates Flotilla
| Date: October 2-3
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Wilmington Water Tours
Click here for more information.
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Fabulous Fantail Film Festival
Double Feature -
Frankenstein & Dracula
Date: Friday, October 1
Time: 7:00pm
Ghost Ship
Haunted House with
Ghosts and Zombies!
Dates: October 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Bellamy Mansion Events
| Family Fun Day
Games, Activities & Tours
Date: Saturday, October 2
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Architectural Walking Tour
with Ed Turberg
Date: Monday, October 11
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Phil Vassar Performs at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
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& Jason Jones
Date: Sunday, October 10
Time: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Tickets are $28-$38
Reserved Seating, General Admission, All Ages
Click here for more information.
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Riverfront Farmers' Market |  | |
Saturdays through December 18 from 8:00am - 1:00pm
Located along the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park
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Monday Night Football at Front Street Brewery
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Mondays at 8:00pm
Beam Room at FSB
WIN NFL Football Jerseys, Tickets to NC State and Carolina Panthers
Games, NFL Swag, free giveaways from Coca-Cola and Coastal Beverage, and Front Street Brewery Beer!
Specials Include: $1.99 Mug of the Day, Half-Price Appetizers after 9:00pm
& a full menu until midnight |
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