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New Blog Post
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Check out our newest blog post on McColl & Associates' Women in Business Speaker Series. Stay tuned for another post this week. We'll be interviewing Onward, Soldiers - who will play this Friday at the Downtown Sundown Concert Series! www.wilmingtondowntown.wordpress.com |
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Feedback Needed
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WDI is gathering input from property owners, business owners, residents and stakeholders about their prioritized needs for downtown Wilmington. We are also asking several questions regarding possible policy changes and quality of life initiatives. Please note, once completed, WDI will announce the results and action items for future intiatives. Your feedback is appreciated. Click here to take this short survey. |
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Downtown Sundown
| Fridays from June 3 to September 2
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Riverfront Park
$7,395 has been raised for local charities and non-profit organizations thus far through the Downtown Sundown Concert Series! Onward, Soldiers - a local, original band will play this Friday, August 19. Half of the proceeds from wristband sales will be donated to Children at Heart Adoption Services, Inc. To read more, click here.
Click here for more information about Downtown Sundown, including a complete list of performances, opening acts and charity dates.
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| Riverfront Farmers' Market |
Saturdays All Summer!
8:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Park
Spend your Saturday mornings with fruits, crafts, and smiling faces. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Developed to encourage and promote the use of locally grown farm products and to enhance the quality of life in Greater Wilmington by providing a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction.
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Live Music
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Doc Aquatic
Thursday, August 18
9:00pm
The Soapbox
Susan Savia
Friday, August 19
10:00pm - 12:00am
Costello's
& Saturday, August 20
9:00pm - 12:00am
Caffe Phoenix
Rayland Baxter and Friends
Saturday, August 20
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Level 5 City Stage
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WinocaFest
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Saturday, August 27
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Battleship Park
Winoca Records is proud to present WinocaFest, a celebration of music, community and culture. Grammy nominated artist Gillian Welch will headline the event supported by "The Felice Brothers," "Those Darlins," "Hammer No More the Fingers," "Mandolin Orange," "Onward, Soldiers" and "The Old Ceremony." This is a family event and children under the age of 15 will be admitted free. Day-long passes to the event will be $30 in advance and can be purchased at Gravity Records or through the Winocafest website, www.winocarecords.com. |
Live Music at Firebelly's
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| Featured Property of the Month | |
Front Street Centre - Office Space for Lease
130 North Front Street, Suite 201
Property Size: 3,000 SF
Price: $16.50 per SF
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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Coupon of the Month
| Innovations
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Click the image to download this coupon
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301 North Water Street
(910) 343-6130
Innovations is located in the lower lobby of the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. Click the following links for additional information.
Summer Menu
Buffet Menu
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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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WDI Partner Appreciation Night
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WDI invites all 2011 Partners and their guests to join us for food, music and drinks before and during the last concert of the Downtown Sundown Concert Series.
We are setting up a special VIP area with a tent, food and plenty of chairs. Click here for more information.
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| A Pirates Revenge Mystery Dinner Theatre | |
278th anniversary of the disappearance of the Blackbeards Revenge
Tickets: Dinner & Show Adults $40, Kids $20
August 18 & Sept 1
6:30pm
Front Street Brewery
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| Kickoff Shindig for Young Preservationists |
Presented by the Historic Wilmington Foundation to help start the Market Street Tree Canopy Fund Thursday, August 18
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Flying Pi
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Dynamic Dinosaurs
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From the Apatosaurus to the Velociraptor, explore bones, teeth and skin casts of creatures long extinct.
Saturdays in August
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cape Fear Museum
More Information
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Star Light,
Star Bright
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Venture into the portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime.
Sunday, August 21
1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm
Cape Fear Museum
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Corey Smith
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Country Artist 
Wednesday, August 24
8:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
More Information
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Women in Business
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 Topic: Brand-Led Marketing - Practical Ways to Develop and Take your Brand to Market
Thursday, August 25
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Wilmington Black and White Kick
Off Event
| The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is proud to announce the 8-week History of Wilmington in Black and White course! Kickoff Event will feature performances by Mary D. Williams and others.
Friday, August 26 6:30pm Hannah Block USO Building More Information | |
Fourth Friday Gallery Night
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Free monthly event where several downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture.
Friday, August 26 6:00pm - 9:00pm Details & Participating Locations | |
Last Chance For White Pants Gala
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To benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center
Saturday, August 27
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
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| Downtown Sundown T-Shirts For Sale | |
I <3 Downtown Sundown
Red, Blue and Black Colors Available!
Click here for more information and to order now!
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