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Mid-January 2012 
 
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In This Issue
Live Comedy
Downtown Branding Info Session
On Stage at Thalian Hall
Featured Property of the Month
Coupon of the Month: Groove Jet Salon
Bonus Coupon: Riverside Dental Arts

Comedy Shows 

Comedy Central's Dan Cummins
Wednesday, January 18
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room

Dan is one of the funniest young comedians in the country. Visit nutstreet.com for
tickets.

Dave Waite from Comedy Central
Friday, January 20 & Saturday, January 21
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room

Dave is the funniest guy with a geography degree! Visit nuttstreet.com for tickets.

Trevor Noah (The Tonight Show)
Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room


Trevor is a standup comedian from South Africa. Visit nuttstreet.com for tickets.

Public Input Session on Downtown Branding 

Tuesday, January 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm
128 South Events & Catering

The Downtown Marketing Task Force, comprised of volunteers who represent a joint initiative among downtown organizations, cordially invites you to a public meeting and brainstorming session to "Rebrand the Downtown We Love." The purpose of the meeting is to introduce their plan and provide an opportunity for downtown stakeholders to provide input. Click here for more information.

Brooklyn Arts Center Winter Wedding Show  


Taking place at the Brooklyn Arts Center, the Winter Wedding Show is the perfect place for brides to meet the area's top vendors up close and see them at their creative best. The first 75 brides to purchase a ticket will receive a swag bag filled with local goodies and everyone will have a chance to win great giveaways, sip lovely liquid refreshments from the BAC cash bar, hear live music, see wedding photo shoots, taste fabulous food, and find all the latest wedding fashions, trends and styles presented as actual weddings throughout the venue. Click here for more information

Thalian Hall: On Stage this Month  

New York Voices
Saturday, January 21
8:00pm
Thalian Hall

The Grammy-winning vocal jazz quartet synonymous with exquisite airtight musical perfection.

Pied Piper Theatre: Aladdin
Sunday, January 21
8:00pm
Thalian Hall

Thalian Hall joins the Junior League of Wilmington to reprise this well-loved tale of a very special genie - with a very special lamp.

Dad's Garage Improv Theatre

Friday, January 27
8:00pm
Thalian Hall


A Thalian Hall co-presentation with UNCW Presents. The show goes at a hysterical pace and induces nonstop belly laughs.
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
Save the Date
Luncheon & 35th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, March 7, 2012

Keynote Speaker
Mitchell Silver, President of American Planning Association

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Thanks to our Major 2012 Partners
New Hanover County Logo


Want to see your logo here? It's not too late to get on board for our 2012 Partnership Program. Click here to find out more information.

Cinematique: The Way
A powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face written and directed by Emilio Estevez. 123 minutes. PG-13.

Sunday, January 22 - Tuesday, January 24
7:30pm
 Thalian Hall

Details
Women in Business: Barbara Hemphill
Simple Strategies for Making 2012 Your Most PRODUCTIVE & PROFITABLE Year EVER!

Thursday, January 26
11:30am - 1:00pm
Press 102

Click here to download the registration form.
 
 Details
Live Music
Ellen Jewell
Wednesday, January 18
Doors at 7:00pm

The Soapbox

Nicole Thompson
Friday, January 20
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ted's Fun on the River

@risk band with opener Rebekah Todd
Saturday, January 21
9:00pm - 11:0pm
Bottega Art & Wine

Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Saturday, January 21
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights
Tuesday, January 24
Doors at 8:00pm
The Soapbox
BizTech Conference & Expo
Wilmington region's largest business event where business owners, executives and community leaders come to learn, network and grow their businesses. The event includes an expo with more than 100 exhibitors, a keynote lunch and seminars on a range of topics.

Thursday, January 26
12:00pm
Wilmington Convention Center

 
More Information
Historic Wilmington Foundation Annual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Ramona Bartos, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

Thursday, January 26
6:00pm - 8:00pm
St. James Episcopal Church