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Commercial Property Showcase
| Friday, November 4
11:00am - 1:00pm
Bank of America Building What: A Commercial Day Event meant to showcase available commercial properties downtown that are for sale or for lease Who: Anyone who wants to attend; specifically targeted to brokers, downtown property owners, business owners, etc. This event will be held on the fifth floor of the Bank of America building. Food will be provided by Commonwealth Commercial Properties. Brokers and Property Owners should bring property marketing flyers and keys to their downtown properties in case they wish to present them at the event and take anyone on a tour of the specific sites at the conclusion of the meeting. Click here to download the PDF flyer for this event. Please RSVP to partnership@wilmingtondowntown.com. |
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Cucalorus Film Festival
| November 10 - 13
Cucalorus was founded in 1994 by a filmmaking collective called TwinkleDoon. At the inaugural event, crowds wrapped around the block to see 16 local films screening at a restaurant by the Cape Fear River. These days Cucalorus Film Festival takes place every November in historic Wilmington, NC screening over 100 independent and international films in venues like the majestic and recently restored Thalian Hall as well as City Stage Theater and Jengo's Playhouse. In 2009 MovieMaker Magazine recognized it as one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals" and by the Brooks Institute as one of the "Top Ten Film Festivals." Click here for more information. |
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Courtyard Marriott Coming Soon
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Courtyard Marriott Hotel was held Thursday, October 20. Mayor Saffo and representatives from WDI, the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County joined the public for this celebration. The six-story, 124-room hotel should be completed within 14 months. The development site is located at Second and Grace streets.
WDI provided site selection assistance with this project, which is anticipated to generate in excess of $1 million in local and state tax revenues.
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Breathe Deep Wilmington 5K Walk and Fun Run
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Saturday, November 12
10:00am
Greenfield Lake Park
Wilmington residents will come together to raise awareness and critical funds to combat lung cancer, the nation's number one cancer killer. Event check-in and event day registration begins at 9:00am, with the 5k walk and fun run beginning at 10:00am. The course is friendly to strollers and pets. The event promises a day of enjoyment for participants and spectators alike, featuring free giveaways, silent auction, food, drink, entertainment, children's activities, and prizes for the top fundraising teams and individuals. Proceeds from Breathe Deep Wilmington will support lung cancer research via the LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's fastest growing charity and largest private funder of the most promising lung cancer research. Click here for more information. |
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Dave Coulier from Full House
| Sunday, November 6
7:00pm at Thalian Hall
Featuring Jimmy "JJ" Walker from the TV show "Good Times"
Host: James Sibley
Tickets available at www.thalianhall.com or charge by phone (910) 632-2285.
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Power Breakfast: A Beautiful Story on Film
| Wednesday, November 9
7:30am - 10:00am
Wilmington Convention Center
Two years ago, Wilmington's film industry was on life support. Today, the industry is enjoying its best year in more than a decade. More than $100 million will be spent this year on productions in Wilmington - up from $29 million in 2009. On November 9 - the day before Cucalorus starts - film industry veterans will talk about the state of the industry, how filming locations are selected and what Wilmington can do to continue to grow its film businesses.
Cost is $35 per seat or $350 for a table of ten. Seats must be purchased in advance at www.wilmingtobiz.com or call (910) 343-8600, extension 201.
Note: Bring in your cell phone to text in questions during the discussion.
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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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| Featured Property of the Month | |
Self-Help Building: Retail or Office
272 North Front Steet
Contact: Malcolm White
(919) 956-4480
malcolm@self-help.org
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
| Filthy Rich Celebrity Jewelry 
221 North Front Street, Suite 101
(910) 833-6641
Filthy Rich World Famous Celebrity Jewelry is the world's only company specializing in high-quality licensed world-famous celebrity jewelry replicas. Filthy Rich sells stunning, affordable reproductions of original jewelry. Use this coupon to receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. Click the image to download this coupon.
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Extra Coupon
| Permanent Makeup by Patricia 
221 North Front Street, Second Floor
(585) 730-3281
Permanent cosmetic makeup is a state-of-the-art form of cosmetic tattooing. It is a safe, painless procedure that adds permanent cosmetic color the eyelids, eyebrows and lips. 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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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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Live Comedy
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Comedy Central's Rory Scovel
Friday, November 4 &
Saturday, November 5
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
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Tech KNOW Expo
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Designed to make Boomers more technology savvy
Saturday, November 5
10:00am - 4:00pm
CFCC - Building L
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Half Marathon and Battleship 5K
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Starts and finishes at the Battleship North Carolina
Sunday, November 6
8:00am
Battleship North Carolina
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Luminaries at Oakdale
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Speaker: Dr. Chris Fonvielle, noted Cival War Historian
Sunday, November 6
6:00pm & 6:30pm
Oakdale Cemetery
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128 South River View Deck Grand Opening
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Come celebrate the grand opening of the newly completed 128 South River View Deck
Tuesday, November 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm
128 South Events & Catering
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Shakespeare on Trial - Comedic Performance
Friday, November 4
8:00pm - 10:00pm
at Thalian Hall
The Diary of Anne Frank - Theatre Production
Nov 3-6, 10-13, 17-20
8:00pm Thu/Fri/Sat
3:00pm Sunday at
Cape Fear Playhouse
Tyler Hilton - Concert
Saturday, November 5
9:00pm at The Soapbox
Megafaun - ConcertThursday, November 10
8:00pm at the Brooklyn Arts Center
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Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Holiday Show & Sale
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Live auction, artist reception, and raffle benefiting Empty Bowls - over 30 local participating artists
Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13
Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat/Sat 10:00 - 4:00pm
Historic Hannah Block USO Building
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Veterans Day Celebration
| Celebrate Veterans Day and show appreciation for our military by spending a fun filled day at the Museum!
Friday, November 11 9:00am - 5:00pm Children's Museum of Wilmington Details | |
9th Annual ChowdaFest
| Enjoy four kinds of chowder - New England, Manhattan, Down East, and our own Roasted Poblano Chicken Corn Chowder - on the Riverview Patio
Saturday, November 12 Beginning at Noon Fat Tony's Italian Pub More Information | |
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