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January 2012 
 
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In This Issue
Courtyards & Cobblestones Event
Featured Property of the Month
Coupon of the Month: Groove Jet Salon
Bonus Coupon: Riverside Dental Arts

HBO's Kyle Grooms


Friday, January 6 &
Saturday, January 7
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room

HBO's Kyle Grooms returns to Nutt Street! Kyle has been on Comedy Central, HBO, Dave Chapelle. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets available at www.nuttstreet.com.

Cinematique: The Skin I Live In

January 9 - 11
7:30pm
Thalian Hall

Drama/Thriller starring Antonio Banderas

Rated R. 1 hr. 57 min.

 

More Information

2012 Invitational Striper Tournament and Banquet

Friday, January 13 &
Saturday, January 14
Coastline Conference & Event Center

A catch and release striped bass tournament to help support Cape Fear River Watch in their efforts to restore the Cape Fear River striped bass fishery. The Captains Banquet and Auction is Friday from 6-9PM. CFRW will host a dinner with live and silent auctions the evening before the tournament.Tickets are $50 per person. The tournament is Saturday from 9AM-3PM. The Tournament Award Ceremony is 4-6PM with CFRW's Board of Directors hosting the returning anglers and spectators with appetizers and drinks. Click here for more information.

Courtyards & Cobblestones: A Walk Through Wedding Row   

Saturday, January 14
Various Locations
An event designed to showcase historic wedding venues and wedding professionals in a downtown Wilmington guided tour setting. We aim to provide an inspirational and transitional atmosphere for Brides to tour and plan their wedding day.

A TOUR guide will lead you through four themed reception and ceremony sites in our cities' oldest landmarks. Let Wilmington's history be a part of your future!

 

Click here more information about the event, including a list of venues featured on the tour.  

Featured Property of the Month
20 South Front Street
Retail Opportunity

 

Contact: J. Todd Turner    

(910) 264-6066
turnerloose@yahoo.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.
Coupon of the Month
Groove Jet Salon
112 Princess Street
(910) 343-HAIR (4247)

Groove Jet creates and promotes the expression of individual lifestyles, by balancing arts and fashion trends with the realities of your lifestyle. Our highly motivated team is committed to providing the latest techniques and trends to our guests. Use this coupon to receive $10 of any service of $30 or more. Click the image to download this coupon.
Additional Coupon

Riverside Dental Arts
 
124 Walnut Street
Bannerman Station
(910) 254-4555

Adults of Wilmington and the surrounding area enjoy this soothing environment for dental care, which has been beautifully created by Drs. Rich and Carmichael. Downtown businesses and employees may use this coupon to receive a 10% discount on all services. Click the image to download this coupon.
Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to promote the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington.

Events listed in this newsletter are pulled from the WDI website. To submit a downtown event, click here. WDI will not be held responsible for the information contained herein. Before traveling any distance, please contact event organizers to confirm dates and times.
 

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
Quick Links
2012 Partnerships
Now Available
Business Partners $1000+ will be featured in this newsletter each month. Your business logo and  link could be here!

Downtown business owners, retailers, restaurateurs, residents and anyone who believes in a prosperous and successful downtown are encouraged to join. This program is open to both businesses and individuals, and event sponsorships are also available.

Click here to read more and find out what's new in 2012!
Cinematique: Martha Marcy May Marlene
Powerful psychological thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen

Rated R. 1 hr. 41 min.


January 2 - 4
7:30pm
Thalian Hall

 Details
 The Full Monty
Musical Comedy


January 5 - 8
Thu - Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
Thalian Hall

Hidden Battleship
The four-hour behind-the-scenes exploration of un-restored areas of the ship includes the brig, the fire control tower, and more.
Battleship NC

January 14

8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 5:30pm
 Battleship North Carolina

Details
Bridal Expo 2012

Great prize giveaways like a honeymoon on Jekyll Island, Georgia, a romantic getaway in Savannah, Georgia, and (just for the guys!) a giant screen television. Lots of free parking. The one wedding event you cannot afford to miss! For more information, call (910) 259-8323.


Sunday, January 15

12:00pm - 3:00pm

  CFCC Schwartz Center

 

More Information 

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Wilmington honors Dr. King's memory commemorative parade. Call (910) 352-2473 for more information.

  

Monday, January 16
12:00 Noon

Castle Street

 

Details 

Affordable Vision Plans
Does your small business need a vision plan for 2012?

Front Street Optometric Care is offering special rates for small business owners. Please contact Dr. Tiffany Jackson at (910) 341-4556.