2011 Downtown Sundown Concert Series
| Fridays from May 27 to September 2
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Riverfront Park
The 2011 Downtown Sundown Concert Series kicks off it's sixth season on May 27 with Appetite for Destruction: The Ultimate GnR Tribute. Half of the proceeds raised from wristband sales will benefit the American Red Cross. Want to know who else is playing this year? Click here to find out!
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Cape Fear Comedy Festival
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May 18 - 21, 2011
Four days on three floors at The Soap Box Laundro Lounge featuring live stand-up, sketch and improv comedy performances by comedians from all over the country. National headlining comedians will close out each night.
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Headline: Friday, May 20
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Marc Price
Soapbox @ 7pm
Nutt St Improv & Comedy @ 9pm
Played "Skippy" on Family Ties; seen on Comedy Central & MTV
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Headline: Saturday, May 21
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Kyle Grooms
Soapbox @ 7pm
Nutt St Improv & Comedy @ 9pm
Seen on HBO, Comedy Central, VH1, NBC's Last Comic Standing and Chappelle's Show
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Ragtime: The Musical
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 This acclaimed Broadway musical paints a powerful portrait of America at the turn of the 20th century as well as a relevant story of today. The show was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 1998 and again nominated for 'best musical revival' in 2009.
Presented by: The Thalian Association
Dates & Times: May 19-29 Thursday - Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday Matinées at 3:00pm
Place: Historic Thalian Hall
Tickets: $22-25 or by Season Membership
Reservations: Thalian Hall Box Office (910) 632-2285
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Ride for Ramps, Walk for WARM
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Cucalorus Submissions:
Free for Locals
| Cucalorus wants your film, especially if you live in Wilmington. New this year, no entry fee for artists living within the city limits. Local filmmakers can submit up to three films for FREE! Director Dan Brawley says, "We just felt like local artists deserved more support from Cucalorus. We rely on the creative energy of the local film community in order to survive, so we really wanted to make sure that we were giving back as much as we're getting. This was just one way to recognize local filmmakers and support their efforts." The 17th Cucalorus Film Festival seeks submissions from independent filmmakers and video artists. The festival is a non-competitive showcase of features, shorts and documentaries from around the world held each November in the historic port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. Click here to read more.
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Live Music at Firebelly Lounge
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Firebelly Lounge
 10:00pm - 1:00am
No Cover
Friday, May 21: Rio Bravo Saturday, May 21: Both Sides of the Sun Friday, May 27: Mellenia Funkin Saturday, May 28: A Few Good Liars
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Historic Downtown Marketplace on Sundays
| Join in the fun and excitement at the first Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace each Sunday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Help support local arts and crafts vendors and local farmers. The Marketplace is located in the Legon Flynn Parking Lot at the corner of Second and Market streets. The Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a City-supported event in conjunction with the Riverfront Park Sales Vendors program. For a fee of $50.00, sales permits are granted to artists, crafters and musicians who create and sell and their art in downtown throughout the year. Riverfront Park is closed to vendors during days of Marketplace operation. To learn if you qualify for an annual Riverfront Park permit or if you wish to participate in the Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace, please call Kim Adams, City of Wilmington Downtown Services, (910) 254-0907.
The Marketplace is seeking talented musicians who would like to perform at the Marketplace. If you are a musician and would like to showcase your talents at the Marketplace, please call (910) 254-0907.
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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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1888 Battle of the Shops
| Sunday, May 22
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
Ten shops from the tri-county area will compete for bragging rights in BAC's spectacular indoor skate park. Some of the hottest bands in town will play throughout the day on BAC's awesome stage, and there will be a killer sample sale-with skate brand reps on site-offering discounted samples of their upcoming lines-shoes, gear, clothing, accessories.
Tickets are available online at www.1888skateclub.com for $5, or the event is free with a club membership. Click here for more information.
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NC Ports Marine Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Social Media Event
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 Don't get left behind. SocialCrush is a 2-day conference of intensive social media knowhow from some of the industry's top names. No fluff, no hot air. This is the conference that'll finally make it all make sense. From all the basics to the savvy tricks the experts are using...you'll leave connected and armed with social media magic that can catapult your business to the top. June 6 & 7, 2011Wilmington Convention CenterSpecial Keynote Speaker: John Yi, FacebookStrategic Program Manager, Marketing |
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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Riverfront Farmers' Market
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Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters.
Saturdays
8:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Park
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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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Port City's
Top Comic
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National Stand-Up Comedy Contest
Finals Wednesday, May 18 8:00pm - 9:30pm Level 5 City Stage | |
CFEDC Presents: John Norquist
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President/CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism
Lunch Presentation Friday, May 20 11:30am - 1:00pm Press 102 Limited Seats Available Details | |
Assistance League Jeans & Jewels Blue Jean Ball
| Buffet Dinner, Dancing to The Schoolboys, Silent Auction, Cash Bar
Friday, May 206:00pm - 10:30pm Wilmington Convention Center | |
Live Music at
The Soapbox
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The Soapbox
Wednesday, May 18:
Open Mic Night 9pm
Friday, May 20:
Noseriders 10:30pm
Sunday, May 22:
Little League 7pm
Saturday, May 28:
Minus the Bear at 8pm
Sunday, May 29:
The Love Language at 8pm
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Cruise
| Cruise up the river to a secret island and enjoy a Luau! Full bar available with bloody mary and mimosa bar!
Sunday, May 22 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wilmington Water Tours More Information | |
Women in Business Speaker Series with Colleen Slaughter
| Hosted by McColl & Associates
Lunch Presentation Thursday, May 26 11:30am - 1:00pm Press 102 Details | |
Ribbon Cutting: Downtown Darlings
| Join Mayor Saffo and WDI for a ribbon cutting for Downtown Darlings, a chic boutique catering to girls ages 4-13.
Come see one of the most amazing retail spaces that has been transformed in downtown in recent memory.
WDI assisted with the site selection for this new business.
Thursday, May 26
12:30pm
Downtown Darlings
112 Market Street
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Forest Friends Toddler Treehouse Grand Opening
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Friday, May 27
10:00am
Children's Museum of Wilmington
More Information
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Fourth Friday Gallery Night
| Free Monthly Event: Galleries, Studios and Art Spaces After-Hours Celebration of Art and Culture
Friday, May 27
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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2011 Grande Y Fuerte Musica Con Vida
| Performance by Toby Love: A World-Class Performer and Winner of 2 Latin Billboard Awards
Sunday, May 29
6:00pm - 10:00pm
CFCC Schwartz Center
More Information
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Battleship 46th Annual Memorial Day Observance
| Military Guest Speaker, an All-Service Color Guard, a 21-Gun Salute, and More
Monday, May 30 5:45pm Battleship North Carolina More Information | |
Invest in Downtown 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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