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Help us Get to 1,000 Facebook Fans
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Each week, we will draw a name at random for a unique prize. When we reach our goal of 1,000 fans we will give away a $1,000 partnership to WDI, which includes:
- Name or Business Link/Logo on our monthly E-Newsletter and on our website
- One table at the Downtown Economic Series Luncheon
- Two tickets to the Downtown Lifestyle Tour
Click the image, then click "Like" on our page to become a fan!
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Candidates Forum
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Tuesday, September 27
6:00pm
Historic Hannah Block USO Building
Sponsored by the Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) An opportunity to hear Wilmington's mayoral and city council candidates discuss issues they see as most important to the community. "Meet and greet" session begins at 6:00pm, followed by the candidates' presentations at 6:30pm. Incumbent Mayor Bill Saffo and challenger Justin La Nasa City council candidates: Neil Anderson, Napier Fuller, Joshua Fulton, Margaret E. Haynes, Matthew G. 'Matt' Hinson, Frank Christopher Meares, Ricky Meeks, and incumbents Laura Padgett and Ronald Sparks Jon Evans from WECT News will serve as moderator. For event information, call Tom Behm at (910) 762-4916.
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The Fuzzy Peach Announces Free Froyo Fridays
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 The Fuzzy Peach is now offering Free Froyo Friday at their downtown Wilmington location. Every week the frozen yogurt bar will select a random downtown business and offer their employees free frozen yogurt up to a 5 dollar value. This Friday, September 16, will be the first free froyo event, starting with PPD. All day, PPD employees can receive free frozen yogurt up to 5 dollars at the downtown location by simply showing their staff badges.
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Downtown Sundown Raises $8,500 for Local Charities
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 $8,500 has been raised for local charities and non-profit organizations through the 2011 Downtown Sundown Concert Series!
Click here to see the full list of charities chosen along with corresponding dates. WDI would like to thank all of our event sponsors, volunteers and fans for such a great summer series. The dates for next summers' series are Fridays from May 25 - August 31, 2012. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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Live Music
| Weezer Tribute Band
Saturday, September 17
10:00pm - 1:00am
The Pour House Music Hall
Donna the Buffalo
Sunday, September 18
4:00pm Doors
Brooklyn Arts Center
Susan Savia
Friday, September 16
10:00pm - 12:00am
Costello's Piano Bar
Ana Sia
Monday, September 19
9:30pm Doors
Open Mic Night with Sean Thomas Gerard of Onward, Soldiers
Wednesday, September 21
9:00pm Doors
The Soapbox
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Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk
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 Saturday, September 24
1:00pm - 6:00pm The walk begins at the Wine Walk Headquarters - 21 N. Front St., where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase your ticket the day of the show. You will receive your "official" Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk ID and a map of the participating establishments. As you walk through the various locations you will receive two wonderful samples (per venue) of a specially selected wine or beer. Click here for more information. |
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Women in Business: Mary Cantando
| Thursday, September 22
11:30am - 1:00pm
Press 102
A featured speaker at regional, national, and international events, Mary serves as an envoy of the US State Department; in this role she travels to developing countries to help groups of women start microbusinesses.
Click here to download the registration form.
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| Riverfront Farmers' Market |
Saturday Mornings
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 at Firebelly's
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Commercial Property Showcase
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Friday, November 4, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bank of America Building
5th Floor
Who Should Attend: Commercial Real Estate Agents, Business owners looking to expand or relocate, Entrepreneurial support service providers, Downtown Landlords, and anybody you think would benefit by being in downtown.
Why: Take a sneak peek of some of the great spaces in downtown Wilmington with no obligations, plus food will be provided by 3rd Street Properties, LLC.
Need Another Reason? Here's a direct quote from an employer who recently moved their business to downtown: "Being downtown has had such a positive impact on me personally, and our business ..."
Click here for more information about this upcoming event.
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| Featured Property of the Month | |
Historic A. David Building - Office Space for Lease
228 North Front Street
Multiple Suites Available
Contact: J. Clark Hipp
(910) 231-7946
Clark@hipparchitecture.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
| Coastal Cupcakes 
129 Princess Street
(910) 251-8844
Buy one cupcake, get one free up to 1/2 dozen. (Hint: you can get twelve cupcakes for the price of six!) This coupon is good for the entire month of September at the Coastal Cupcakes downtown location. Click the image to download this coupon.
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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 to Participate in PARK(ing) Day 2011
| WDI is teaming up with Coastal Landscape Architects to bring attention to the need for more urban parks.
Friday, September 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Front Street, between Chestnut and Grace
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Acoustic Spotlight
on the River
| Sunset Cruise with musician Robbie Berry
Thursday, September 15
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wilmington Water Tours
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Wilmington in Black and White
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8-week History of Wilmington presented by the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear
Thursdays September 8 - November 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Williston Middle School
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An Evening With the Stars
| Presented by the Cape Fear Independent Film Network, this is a red carpet event celebrating the 1970's to 1980's music and celebrities event.
Friday, September 16
9:00pm - 2:00am
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| The Flea at BAC: Vintage and Fabulous | |
The finest vendors in the region will present an awesome array of vintage treasures - from antique furniture and chic clothing, to one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, and tableware
Friday, September 16
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
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Cape Fear Beer Festival
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Over 60 Taps of the Finest International Beers, Live Music, and Good Times. Enjoy unlimited sampling and a wide variety of food options on this epic day of beer.
Saturday, September 17
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wilmington Convention Center
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Downtown Scavenger Hunt
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Grab your buddy and join us for a high-tech scavenger hunt around downtown Wilmington! Teams of 2 will check-in at each location after answering questions on their clue sheet.
Saturday, September 17
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Email kristen@coastalcupcakes.com to register!
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African-American
History Day
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Guided tours: 10am & Noon Performances: 11am & 1pm
Saturday, September 17
10:00am - 2:00pm
Bellamy Mansion
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Tiaras and Treasures
| Come enter a world filled with Pirates & Princesses
Sunday, September 18 1:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Museum of Wilmington More Information | |
Captain's Cruise
| Join us while the Captain takes you on an adventure through Lock & Dam #1. It is an all day trip covering almost 100 miles round trip. $50, Lunch included
Sunday, September 18 9:00am - 6:00pm Wilmington Water Tours Details | |
Battleship Alive
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Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties & drills.
Saturday, September 24
8:00am - 5:00pm
Battleship North Carolina
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Fourth Friday
Gallery Night
| Fourth Friday Gallery Nights are a 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, September 23
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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"Senses" Art Exhibit
| National Alliance for Mental Health exhibits "Senses" for one weekend only: September 30 - October 1
Opening Reception
Friday, September 30
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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