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Breathe in the Season Charity Fashion Show
| Thursday, December 1
Doors Open at 6:00pm, Show Begins at 7:30pm
The Balcony on Dock
 Aqua Fedora is hosting a fashion show and silent auction to benefit LUNGevity Foundation, a private organization that funds lung cancer.
The first 25 people to arrive will receive a Goody Bag, stuffed full of fun surprises including costmetics, jewelry, spa gift certificates, and coupons to local businesses! Endulge in the deliciousness that the chefs at The Balcony have to offer, along with delectible desserts from the Dessert Divas, sip some cocktails, and bid on some amazing silent auction items. When the show starts at 7:30, you will be the first to see what Aqua Fedora has in store for the holiday season! All styles will be available for purchase, and VIP ticketholders will receive 20% off their purchase (during night of event)! 10% of all clothing sales go towards LUNGevity, so shop to help save lives! Click here to purchase tickets. |
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The Season of Celebration Continues
|  Santa Clause at the Cotton Exchange
Santa will be at the Cotton Exchange every Saturday from November 26 through December 17 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, and Sundays (November 27 - December 18) from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, at his South Pole Station. Feel free to bring your camera to capture family moments!
Historical Society of the Lower
Cape Fear's Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 3 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, December 4 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm
This prestigious historic two-day event ushers in the holiday season with a festive tour of the finest private homes, churches and historical sites in the downtown Wilmington area.
Polar Express Holiday Show
Saturday, December 3, 10, & 17 at 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18 at 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Special reading of the story, visit with Santa, special "first gift," hot chocolate and decorations.
City of Wilmington's Annual Holiday Parade
Sunday, December 4 at 6:15pm
Begins at the intersection of Front & Walnut Streets Join schools, bands, businesses and community groups as they celebrate the holiday season. Parade reaches reviewing stand at Riverfront Park around 6:30. Click here for a parade route map.
Candyland Christmas Event
Sunday, December 4 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Museum of Wilmington
Come celebrate the holiday season with the museum. Visit Santa and enjoy holiday themed arts, crafts and activities!
Gingerbread Cottages and Local Authors
Thursday, December 8 at 2:00pm or 2:45pm
New Hanover County Library
Local authors will join families for the annual Gingerbread cottage making program! Due to popular demand there will be two groups of gingerbread cottage makers.
Santa Claus Cruise
Sunday, December 10 at 9:30am
Board on the Riverwalk at Water & Dock Streets
Presented by Cape Fear Riverboats, this event will benefit the Wilmington Salvation Army's Food Pantry. Admission Price: Six (6) non-perishable food items per person.
Click here for more information about this series of events!
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The Last Minute Art Show
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Saturday, December 3
8:00am - 8:00pm
Corner of 11th and Princess Streets
The Last Minute Art Show is a local art sale, showcasing talented local artists. Local, affordable art will be on sale for $300 or less! Plenty of parking, food, music and great art.
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Wilma Expo
| Saturday, December 3
11:00am - 5:00pm
Wilmington Convention Center
Wilma Magazine will host the Wilmington region's largest event dedicated to women. The Wilma Expo will be a live version of the magazine, including vendors with holiday gift ideas, products for moms and kids, ways to improve your health and wellness, help for growing a business or career, environmentally-friendly products and ways to spruce up your home. |
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Port City Ruritan Fourth Annual Oyster Roast
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Saturday, December 3
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Satellite Lounge
$25 for two tickets/$15 for one ticket in advance, or $15 per person at the door. A suggested donation of one disposable camera will be collected at the door for Cape Fear Birthday Smiles, a local non-profit organization. Click here for more information.
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Clean Getaway Comedy
| Friday, December 9
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy and Improv Room
A PG-13 night of Comedy. The Clean Getaway Comedy Tour returns to Nutt St to give you laughter without the bleeps!
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The Office Holiday Party
| Thursday, December 15
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
Porch Theatre Company's all new, interactive, dinner theater comedy extravanganza, The Office Holiday Party. Break out your best holiday sweater and join the wackiest holiday party in town. Written and produced by Wilmington's oldest and most hilarious dinner theater company, The Office Holiday Party, is Porch Theatre Company's grand return to their original mission: the comical conjoining of fantastic food, original, fully-scripted, high-spirited, interactive entertainment, and laughs galore.
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| Riverfront Farmers' Market |
Only Three Days Left!
Saturday, December 3, 10 & 17 
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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City of Wilmington Updates
| | Upcoming Parking Changes:
In an effort to make downtown parking more fair, convenient and easy-to-use, City Council recently approved several changes to the parking program:
- Effective December 1, attendants at the Market Street and Second Street Deck will collect payment from 7:00 am until 4:00 am, Thursday through Saturday.
- In early 2012, when pay-in-lane stations are installed, the Market Street and Second Street Deck will collect payment 24 hours per day.
- Effective January 1, the first hour in the city's parking decks will be free (currently the first 90 minutes are free).
- Effective January 1, the daily maximum cost for parking in a deck will go up from $5 a day to $8 a day.
- Effective January 1, the special event day rate, (Riverfest, AzaleaFest, July 4th and New Year's Eve) will be $7.
- Effective January 1, the fine for on-street tickets will go up from $15 to $20.
Window Signs Update:
The moratorium on enforcement of the window sign regulations has been extended for another six months. This gives city staff more time to work with stakeholders on developing recommendations for changes to the rules. We will keep you posted on the upcoming opportunities for you to provide input.
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| Featured Property of the Month | |
Specialty Soft Building
404 North Third Steet
Contact: Dennis Musser
(910) 233-1777
dennisralph.musser@gmail.com
or
PJ Doherty
(910) 297-9572
pjdoherty@thelmc.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
| Cape Fear Native 
114 Princess Street
(910) 465-8811
Visit the shop for art, books and gifts inspired by nature. CFN also provides information about local conservation and recreation activities you can enjoy. Use this coupon for 5% off your holiday gifts, and Cape Fear Native will match it with a donation to the Cape Fear River Watch. 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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Mulligan's Home for the Holidays!
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Comedy Dinner Theatre
December 1, 15 & 22
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Front Street Brewery
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Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker
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Enjoy this holiday classic's favorite characters & highlights in a condensed, narrated 60-min. version perfect for the whole family, little ones included.
Thursday, December 1 & Friday, December 2
7:00pm
Thalian Hall
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Checker Cab Gallery Presents Nicolle Nicolle & Barb Scalia
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An exhibit by two of the Wilmington's most expressive, interpretive and unique artists. The exhibit will run through December 31.
Meet the Artists Reception
Friday, December 2
6:00pm
Checker Cab Productions
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Historic Wilmington Foundation's Member Holiday Party
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Please Bring your Year-End Gift, a dish to share, & a non-perishable food item for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
Friday, December 2
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Children's Museum of Wilmington
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SantaLand Diaries
| Starring Zach Hanner, the Santaland Diares is a brilliant evocation of what a slacker's Christmas must feel like.
December 2-4 & 9-11
8:00pm
Level 5 City Stage
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Live Comedy
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Marc Price 'skippy' from Family Ties
Friday, December 2 &
Saturday, December 3
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
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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, December 3
8:00am - 5:00pm
Battleship North Carolina
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Castle Street
Wassail Bowl
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Come browse the shops of Castle Street for a day of fun, festivities and unique Christmas gifts.
Sunday, December 4 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Castle Street between Fifth and Seventh Streets
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Birding Cruise
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Come aboard and join Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird & Gardens as she identifies and discusses our local birds along our journey.
Saturday, December 3
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wilmington Water Tours
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Carolina Panthers TailBoating
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Come cruising and sit back and enjoy the game away from shore. Cruise comes with all the tailboating trimmings.
Sunday, December 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilmington Water Tours
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Book Signing and Exhibit
| Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll will appear at the Bellamy Mansion to discuss her fascinating topic and sign copies of the book.
Thursday, December 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm Bellamy Mansion More Information | |
The Sound of Music
| One of the most beloved musicals of all time
December 8-11 & 15-18
Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday at 3:00pm
Thalian Hall
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Victorian Concert with Susan Savia
| Seasonal classics and period pieces that would have been heard 150 years ago at the Bellamy mansion.
Friday, December 9 6:30pm Bellamy Mansion Details | |
Women in Business: Sandra Moulin
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Sandra is an Author, Educator, President and CEO at the WRITE note
Topic: Humor - The Holiday Drug of Choice
Click here to download the registration form.
Thursday, December 14
11:30am - 1:00pm
Press 102
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Thanks to our 2011 Major Partners
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