Riverfront Farmers' Market
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Saturdays from 8:00am - 1:00pm
Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more.
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Cape Fear Chorale Auditions
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Auditions for the Cape Fear Chorale opens May 2 in preparation for the fall concert. The Chorale and Orchestra will perform Beethoven's Mass in C and Mendlessohn's Hear My Prayer at 4:00pm on November 20, 2011.
Audition Schedule: May 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-25 at 10:00am at Grace United Methodist Church. To schedule an audition, please contact Music Director Jerry Cribbs by phone or email. (910) 233-2423
info@capefearchorale.org
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Live Music at Firebelly Lounge
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Firebelly Lounge
 10:00pm - 1:00am
No Cover
Friday, May 6: Papa Froosh Saturday, May 7: Coledog and the Chilislaws Friday, May 13 Medusa Stone Saturday, May 14: Redemption
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Downtown Summer Camps
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1888 Skate Club
1888 Skate Club Camp is an all-summer event that is open to members only. There's a co-ed camp and an all-girls camp. Both camps are for skaters ages 7-17. Camps are organized and offered in three two-hour sessions every Tuesday through Thursday throughout the summer. The all-girls camp runs three times during the summer. Click here for more information.
Broadway on Second Street Performing Arts Camp
All-day, week-long camp
More Information, Dates & Application
Orange Street Art Stars Camp
Half-day fine arts camp open to children ages 5 and up
More Information, Dates & Application
Mini Monets Arts Camp with Jennie Wenk
Ages 3-5
June 20-24, July 18-22, & August 15-19
4:30pm - 5:15pm
This camp will consist of projects that focus on the four sessions offered during the Mini Monets year: Lines and Shapes, Colors and Values, Rhythm and Movement, and Adventures in Three-Dimension. This camp is perfect for the young artist who is looking to explore new mediums and nurture their creativity through guided and self directed projects. For more information please call (910) 251-1788 or email jennifer.czechlewski@thalian.org.
Illustrators & Designers Camp with Jennie Wenk
Ages 10-14
June 20-24, July 18-22, & August 15-19
3:15pm - 4:15pm Ever wondered how animated movies are made, or how studying art can lead to an innovative career as a graphic designer and illustrator? This camp will introduce all the basics from color theory to layout and character design. Campers will even make their own animated short! For more information please call (910) 251-1788 or email jennifer.czechlewski@thalian.org. Kids Making It - Various Camps Click here for more information. |
Historic Preservation
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In collaboration with the Historic Wilmington Foundation, WDI is working toward improving the land development code as a means to enourage historic preservation. Click here to view the proposed ordinance, to be voted on by the Wilmington City Council on May 3, 2011.
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| Featured Property of the Month | |
225 South Water Street, Suite O
Historic Chandler's Wharf Warehouse Building
Property Size: 1700 SF
Lease Price: $15 per SF per month
Contact: Nancy Bullock
(910) 343-9896
nbullock@ec.rr.com
Click here for more information about this property.
To view other available properties, click here.
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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Live Music at the Soapbox
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The Soapbox
Thursday, May 5:
Roar at 7pm
Friday, May 6:
Heather Maloney Band at 9pm
Same As It Ever Was at 8pm
Saturday, May 14:
Ponchos at 9pm
Sunday, May 15:
Charlie Hunter at 7pm
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Featured Business of the Month
| Brooklyn Arts Center
516 North Fourth Street
Saint Andrews Church
(910) 538-2939
Constructed in 1888, St. Andrews Church was the cultural, spiritual, and social center of Wilmington, NC's bustling Brooklyn District for a century. Now, elegantly restored and refurbished as the Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, it is Historic Downtown Wilmington's most stunning event venue, and the ideal location for any occasion.
With its soaring, 50-foot cathedral ceilings, original brick and plaster walls, stained glass windows displayed as extraordinary, 122-year-old artwork, and exceptional balcony overlooking the expansive Sanctuary, the Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews is a spectacular setting for your wedding, reception, charitable gala, banquet, fundraiser, art exposition, concert, recital, business conference, corporate meeting, industry seminar, and more.
Click here to read an article from the Star News.
Upcoming Events:
May 22: 1888 Battle of the Shops
May 25: Performance by the Old Crow Medicine Show
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Special Mother's Day Offer
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Moxie Floral Design Studio
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116 Princess Street, Unit A(910) 202-2695
- Gift Bouquets tailored for your specific needs
- Custom Design for Social & Corporate Events
- Daily Deliveries, Monday through Saturday
- Free delivery in Historic Downtown Wilmington
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Social Media Event Coming to Wilmington in June
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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 President & CEO 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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2011 Downtown Sundown Concert Series
| Want to know who's playing this year?
Click here to find out, along with more information about volunteering and new features to this summer's stellar series!
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Murder in the Library Mystery Dinner Theatre
| An Evening of Detective Work as You Try to Solve the Mystery and Compete for Prizes
Thursdays in May 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Front Street Brewery
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NHHS Jazz
Band Dinner
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Featuring NHHS 22-Piece Jazz Ensemble
Tickets: $25
Must be Purchased by Tuesday, May 3
Friday, May 6
6:30pm - 10:00pm
The Upper Room
Click here for Ticket Information
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Martini Ball 2011
| | Benefits the Leo Hodson Medical Fund
Friday, May 6
8:00pm - 12:00am
Goodfellas
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River to Sea
Bike Ride
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Saturday, May 7
8:00am
Begins at Bailey Theater Park
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Port City's
Top Comic
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National Stand-Up Comedy Contest
Preliminary Rounds
May 6-7
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
Finals
May 18
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Level 5 City Stage
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Thalian Hall Events
| Run for the Roses - A Kentucky Derby Party
Mint Juleps, Burgoo & Derby Pie and more
Saturday, May 7
4:30pm
Orquesta GarDel
12-Member Band Featuring Classic and Modern Salsa Music
Friday, May 13
8:00pm
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YWCA Women of Achievement Awards
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Honoring Women and Youth who Demonstrate Outstanding Leadership Qualities and Accomplishments
Reservations Deadline: Monday, May 2
Thursday, May 12 6:00pm
Coastline Conference & Events Center
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Steaming, Signaling, and Secret Codes, Oh My!
| A Girl Scout Program
Earn a Battleship Fun Patch and experience the Battleship like you never have before!
Saturday, May 14 10:00am - 4:00pm Battleship North Carolina More Information | |
Mondays at the Mansion
| Joe McGill's Slave
Cabin Project
Monday, May 16 7:00pm
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Children's Museum of Wilmington
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Family Farm Day
May 6-7
9:00am - 12:00pm
Trash to Treasures
Taking clean recycled materials and turning them into arts and crafts
Mondays at 10:00am
Children's Museum of Wilmington
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Taste of Wilmington Food & Wine Festival
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Sunday, May 15
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
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Give to WDI and Become a 2011 Partner!
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Do you want to help promote the growth and economic development of downtown Wilmington? 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. | |
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