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Today is the last day of Biz Tech - Keynote Breakfast Dr. Richard Florida, author of The Great Reset, the EXPO and Keynote Luncheon, Mark Veverka of Barron's Magazine headline the final day of this innaugural event. It is a must see!!!
Visit WDI's booth at the EXPO, booth #271 - notably the best looking booth at BizTech, see for yourself!!! |
MLK Celebration
| Family Fun Day
Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 11:00am - 2:00pm
(Refreshments, Mascots, Clowns, Ballon Art)
Martin Luther King Center
401 South 8th Street
The American Heritage Tour
MLK Celebration Tour
Sunday, January 16 at 1:00PM
Limited spaces; Call (910) 371-2848 for reservations
Ecumenical Service
Hosted by Ministerial Round Table
Sunday, January 16 at 4:00pm
St. Luke A.M.E.Z.
7th Street & Church Street
Bone Marrow Drive
Monday, January 17 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
5th Street & Castle Street
The MLK Parade
Monday, January 17
Line-up Time 9:00am; Parade Begins at 12:00pm
Historic Castle Street
William E. Murphy, III - Sports Complex Naming Ceremony
Monday, January 17 at 2:34pm
10th Street (between Ann Street & Castle Street, across from Williston Middle School)
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WDI Downtown
Economic Series
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Takes place on February 17, 2011 from 11:00am - 1:30pm at the Wilmington Convention Center
Keynote Speaker: Kurt Weigle, President & CEO of the Downtown Development District in New Orleans. Mr. Weigle will discuss New Orleans recovery, revitalization and economic development. Regular Ticket Price: $50 Early Bird Special through January 15: $40 Presenting Sponsor: PPD
Click here for information on sponsorships.
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CFCC to Give Away Free Basketball Tickets
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Looking for a great family night out without spending a bundle? Cape Fear Community College is giving away free tickets to the Saturday, January 15 basketball game in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The Sea Devils will take on Mount Zion Academy in the Schwartz Center in downtown Wilmington at 5:00pm.
The Sea Devils started the 2010-2011 season ranked #23 in the NJCAA Division I. So far this season, the team is 11-4, with some big wins and a few disappointing losses. The team recently defeated Wake Technical College 95-84 in Raleigh. The game on Jan. 15 will be the first home game of 2011.
This year's fourteen-member team features many new faces, including freshman Rakeem Wilson from New Hanover High School and sophomore Antwan Bosier from Laney High School.
To download the free admission voucher, visit http://cfcc.edu/documents/SeaDevilsTicket.pdf.
Go to www.goseadevils.com for more details.
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Fat Tony's Italian Pub News
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Fat Tony's Italian Pub has released their own mobile app! The mobile app will reward loyal customers, provide food and craft beer pairings, and alert users about specials. Fat Tony's becomes the first restaurant in the area to develop a proprietary mobile app. Click here to read more.
The restaurant also recently donated $5,000 to Cape Fear Literacy Council as a result of money raised by hosting the Wilmington Oktoberfest. The money raised will go directly towards programs at the Council which work with adults who need assistance in learning to read. Click here to read the full story. |
Front Street Brewery Events
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Bibis & Black Live - FREE
Local Wilmington Sensation Bibis Ellison & Pianist Tim Black join together again on Saturday, January 21 at 9:00pm in The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery.
The show is FREE and open to the public. Full Menu til Midnight, Great Drink Specials and $1.99 Mug of the Day, Plus 1/2 Price Appetizers throughout the show.
Mugs for Jugs
The 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser, Mugs for Jugs takes place on Saturday, January 29. Net profits from this exciting event will be donated to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, a wonderful organization that provides care baskets to women recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This Foundation also provides free mammograms for women who qualify for the program who otherwise could not afford them.
12oz Commemorative Mugs for Jugs Mugs and T-shirts will go on sale beginning at 11:30am for $9.99. Then fill your mug with the beer of your choice - AND first fill is FREE!
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Firebelly Lounge Performances
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Jeremy Norris & Friends
Date: Friday, January 14
Time: 9:00pm
Funky Cabbage
Date: Saturday, January 15
Time: 9:00pm
Tom Rhodes
Date: Saturday, January 22
Time: 9:00pm
Fred Flynn
Date: Friday, January 28
Time: 9:00pm
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Coupon of the Month
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This month's coupon is from Doublewide Skate Shop, located at 24 North Front Street. Doublewide stocks the latest great clothing and accessories you have come to know in the Action sports lifestyle. With over 60 styles of shoes and 100 skate decks to choose from they've got you covered for skateboarding or surfing. Use this coupon to receive:
$10 off your purchase of $50, or
$20 off your more purchase of $100
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FREE Pancakes
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Free pancakes  will be served on February 2, 2011 at one of your favorite downtown spots. The next newsletter will have all the details, so be sure and tell your friends to join our mailing list!
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Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to promote the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington.
John Hinnant Executive Director
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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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Give to WDI
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Browncoat Pub & Theatre Events
| Master Hypnotist Gary Conrad
Dates: January 13-15
Time: 8:00pm
Illusionist Michael Rosander
Dates: January 28-29
Time: 8:00pm
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Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
| Dave Waite Performs
Date: January 14-15
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Comically Impaired Improve Troupe
Date: January 21
Time: 9:00pm
Mello Mike with Mike Spurlock
Date: January 22
Time: 8:00pm
Charles Walden
Dates: January 28-29
Time: 8:00pm
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Thalian Hall Events
| Frank Vignola's Tribute to Django Reinhardt
January 14-16
Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 7:00pm & 9:00pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm
Mike Wiley's Blood Done Sign My Name
Friday, January 22
at 8:00pm
Bettye LaVette
Friday, January 28
at 8:00pm
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"Chicago"
| "Chicago," with book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb, lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander
Dates: January 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Level 5 City Stage
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Hotel Tarrymore Open House
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Date: January 16
Time: 1:00pm -4:00pm
Click here for more information.
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Sci Fi Live 2-Night Extravaganza
| | January 21-22
Friday from 9:00pm - 2:00am at The Whiskey
Saturday from 9:00pm - 2:00am at The Soapbox
Click here for more details.
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Pre-Festival
Kickoff Party
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Date: Friday, January 21
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Tickets: $35
Includes free beer, wine and heavy hors d' oeuvres. Cash liquor bar
Click here for more information.
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History Lecture with Tom Massey
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Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Bellamy Mansion
Click here for more information.
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Pattersonbehm Custom Framing Special Offer
| Pattersonbehm Custom Framing is offering a 15% discount from now until March 20! Click here to view a printable version of the coupon. (Coupon must be present to receive discount.)
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Thinking Ahead for Valentine's Day?
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Bloomers Floral Design
is offering FREE Delivery for Valentine's day with any order over $75.
Be sure to mention you saw this offer in the WDI Newsletter and place your order before February 10!
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Become a 2011 WDI Partner
| | Now, you can join the team that's making great things happen downtown! Click here to view the 2011 partnership brochure. This program, which is designed for all budgets, allows businesses and members of the community to become more involved with our organization. All contributors are given the opportunity to serve on any of WDI's committees. In addition, everyone will receive a window/door decal denoting partnership and a discounted rate to all WDI ticketed events! Click here to learn more!
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