| Art for the Masses |  On Saturday, November 20, check off some of your holiday shopping while supporting local artists at the same time. The eighth annual Art for the Masses event will be hosted at the new Wilmington Convention Center this year, and will feature original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, and more from local artists - all priced at $250 or less. A $3 donation is requested at the door to benefit Creative Wilmington, a non-profit group that promotes arts and culture in The Port City. To read more, visit our website.
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Commissioning of the USS Gravely
|  Wilmington has once again been chosen as the site for the commissioning of a United States Navy vessel. This time it's the guided-missile destroyer Gravely. The commissioning is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. Cape Fear Riverboats and Wilmington Water Tours are offering public tours on the water leading up to November 20.
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Coupon of the Month
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Time is running out - take advantage of this month's coupon from Momentum Surf & Skate shop, located at 5 North Front Street. Momentum offers custom-designed surfboards and the latest skateboards, apparel, shoes and accessories. Use this coupon to receive 15% off Tom's brand shoes. For more information about Momentum, click here.
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New Downtown Business
|  On Wednesday, November 3 a new downtown restaurant opened its doors to the world with a grand opening celebration. Manna, located at 123 Princess Street, features American cuisine with European sensibilities. In an email to WDI, owner William Mellon said the grand opening was "a great day for for both Jacob [Hilbert, Executive Chef/Proprietor] and I to see the vision that we have been talking about for more than four years actually come to fruition."
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Native American
Heritage Month
| Cape Fear Community College celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Click here to see events and programs scheduled throughout the rest of the month.
The Children's Museum of Wilmington will host events taking place November 16-19. Click here for more information.
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Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is a public/private partnership that reflects a community-wide approach to revitalization and economic development of downtown Wilmington. Established through a partnership with the City and County, WDI's directive is to facilitate and coordinate activities which will enhance the economic opportunity and life for people who live, work, play and visit downtown Wilmington. For more information, please contact:
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.comWebsite: www.wilmingtondowntown.com WDI is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS. |
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Save the Date!
| | March 3, 2011
Annual Spring Luncheon
More details coming soon!
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King's Run
| | Date: January 15
Time: 9:00am
Please click here for more information, to register and to order an event t-shirt!
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| | Ladies Night Out benefiting The Carousel Center for Abused Children
Date: November 18
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Reel Cafe
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"Writing Letters"
| A Romantic Comedy
Presented by Guerilla Theatre
Dates: November 18-21
Time: Friday & Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm
Location: Browncoat Pub & Theatre
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Downtown Restaurants
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Are you open on Thanksgiving? Let us know so we can advertise it in on our website! Email Ashley with your business hours. | |
Comedy Central's Jesse Joyce Performs
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Date: November 19
Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Nutt Street Improv and Comedy Room
Click here for more details. |
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| | Anime & Live Action Viewings, and more!
Date: November 20
Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Wilmington Convention Center
Click here for more details. |
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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
Click here to visit the official website. |
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Fourth Friday
Gallery Night
| Date: November 26
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 information.
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"HAIRSPRAY"
The Musical
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November 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 8:00pm
November 21 & 28 at 3:00pm
Location: Historic Hannah Block USO Building
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