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Mid-February 2012 
 
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In This Issue
On Stage at Thalian Hall
Live Comedy
Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk
Featured Property of the Month
Coupon of the Month: The Wonder Shop

New Blog: South Front Apartments 


WDI had the pleasure of touring South Front Apartments this week, and all we can say is "WOW." We couldn't help but notice that we posted the press release on the development plans for the former Nesbitt Courts public housing project one year ago today. (Click here to read it!) We are so impressed with the progress that has been made in one year, and we wanted to share our experience with you.
Read more about the amenities, security, green initiatives and apartment features.

The Owl and the Pussycat 

Thursday - Sunday, February 16-19
Thu-Sat 8:00pm, Sun 3:00pm
Big Dawg Productions Theater

Come laugh the night away with Big Dawg Productions hilarious and racy show, The Owl and the Pussycat by Bill Manhoff! When author, Felix, notices a neighboring prostitute/"actress" plying her trade, he complains to the landlord, who has her evicted. Shortly after, he finds her pounding on his door demanding that he owes her a bed for the night, an arrangement that quickly leads to hilarious complications. Details.

Thalian Hall: On Stage this Month  

The Producers
Wednesday, February 15 - Sunday, February 19
Wed - Sat 8:00pm, Sun 3:00pm
Thalian Hall

Outrageous, hilarious, off the wall - The Producers is a musical that could only have come from the madcap mind of Mel Brooks! More Information.

Fraktured Faery Tales Part Deux
Opens February 16, Closes February 26
Various Dates & Times
Thalian Hall

A little something for everyone music, dance, comedy, and definitely a moral to each story. More Information.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Tuesday, February 21
8:00pm
Thalian Hall

15-time Grammy-nominated, world-renowned South African vocal ensemble introduced to world audiences thru Paul Simon's "Graceland" album. Details.

27th Annual Women of Achievement Awards 

The YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear's Women of Achievement Awards will be held on May 10, 2012 at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel. This signature event recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women and young leaders. Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2012. Click here to access the online nomination form. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; contact the YWCA at (910) 799-6820 for more information.

Comedy Shows 


Kenny Zimlinghaus (Cosmo Radio Host)
Friday, February 17 & Saturday, February 18 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room

Sirius XM Radio (Cosmo host) Stand up comedian, Kenny Zimlinghaus returns to the Nutt St Comedy Room for two shows. Kenny always packs the club with his female friends and talks about his life with Cosmo Radio. Details.

Comedy Central Presents Matt Fulchiron
Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
Matt Fulchiron, one of the brightest comics in the country, makes his debut in the Port City. Details.

Cinematique   

The Oscar Nominated Short Films
Wednesday, February 15

7:30pm
Thalian Hall

"The Oscar shorts program offers a more accurate, more complete glimpse of the state of cinema than the features ... it's also, for those whose interest in film extends beyond the red carpet, where the action is." - The New York Times. Ratings and Runtimes are not available. Generally, some material is not suitable for young audiences. Details. 

 

Carnage

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

February 20, 22 & 23

7:30pm

Thalian Hall

 

"Snappy, nasty, deftly acted ... this adaptation of Yasmina Reza's award-winning play God of Carnage fully delivers the laughs and savagery of the stage piece..." - Hollywood Reporter. Rated R. 1 hr. 20 mins. Details. 

 

 

A Dangerous Method

Monday - Wednesday, February 27-29

7:30pm

Thalian Hall

"It's a fiercely thoughtful film, a movie of ideas that understands how powerful ideas can be." - Slate. Rated R. 1 hr. 33 mins. Details. 

Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk 


Saturday, February 25
Downtown Wilmington
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Nine Venues. You will receive a map upon arrival. Tickets are $15 or two for $25. Available on e-tix, Front Street Brewery (cash only) or The Fortunate Glass (cash only). For more information and list of venues, click here.
Featured Property of the Month
225 South Water Street, Suite O
Chandler's Wharf Suite O.wmv
Virtual Tour
Chandler's Wharf
Riverview Office Suite

 

Contact: Nancy Bullock    

(910) 343-9896
[email protected]    

 

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
The Wonder Shop
22 North Front Street
(910) 763-1982

The Wonder Shop features Vintage & Virgin clothing and shoes. You will find one of a kind vintage pieces, Iconic staples, along with vintage items that mirror current trends. They also carry several NEW clothing brands and fantastic shoes! Use this coupon to buy one item, get one item 50% off of equal or lesser value. 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: [email protected]
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Luncheon & 35th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, March 7

Keynote Speaker
Mitchell Silver, President of American Planning Association

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Live Music
James Jarvis
Wednesdays and Fridays in February
8:30pm
Calico Room

Punch Brothers
Saturday, February 18
8:00pm

Brooklyn Arts Center

Jesse Stockton
Thursday, February 23
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wilmington Water Tours

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
Sunday, February 26
6:30pm
The Soapbox

The Saw Doctors
Monday, February 27
7:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
Jammie Jam PJ Party
Come in your PJs and bring a special stuffed friend! Make toothpaste and dream catchers, play some board games and more!

Friday, February 17
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Museum

 
More Information
Firepower
Learn about and explore all of the Battleship guns & firing mechanisms!

Saturay, February 18
9:00am - 5:00pm
Battleship North Carolina

 
Details
Mardi Gras Gala
Delicious, authentic Cajun food & spirits! Live Dixieland jazz for dancing or listening, casino style games, silent & live auctions and much more!

Saturday, February 18
6:30pm - 11:00pm
The Upper Room

 
More Information
Valentine's Charity Date Auction
ScrewUp TV will be hosting a Valentine's themed charity date auction. Bidders will be able to meet and greet with the potential dates before the auction begins.

Saturday, February 18
8:00pm - 10:00pm
The Side Bar

 
More Information
Vintage Luncheon
Vintage Luncheon, honoring 59 years of service by the Junior League of Wilmington.

Monday, February 20
11:00am - 1:30pm
Cape Fear Museum
 
 Details
Women in Business: Nicoa Dunne
Nicoa is the President of Roving Coach International

Topic: Energy Leadership

Thursday, February 23
11:30am - 1:00pm
Press 102

 
Details & Registration Information
Wilmington Spring Home Show
Whether you've been in your home for years or just moved in, the Home Show is the one stop shop for all your home improvement needs.

Fri, Feb 24 11am - 9pm
Sat, Feb 25 10am - 8pm
Sun, Feb 26 10am - 6pm
Wilmington Convention Center

 
More Information
An Afternoon with Mozart
This is one of Chamber Music Wilmington's Salon fundraisers which will take you back to where chamber music first started, in the salon.

Sunday, February 26 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Graystone Inn

 
Details