WDI Welcomes New Board
| We recently held our Annual Meeting at the Balcony on Dock on Wednesday, June 27. New Board Members elected for the 2012-2013 fiscal year are Celeste Glass, Ryan McAlister, Colin Tarrant and Todd Toconis. Officers elected are Cathey Luna as Board Chair, Clark Hipp as Secretary, Donna Gurganus as Treasurer and Celeste Glass, Andrew Gray, Lara Landgraf and Robert Rosenberg as Vice Chairs. Congratulations to all new board members and officers, and thank you to all out-going board members. Your service and dedication are truly appreciated!
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2012 Downtown Sundown Concert Series
| Fridays from May 4 - August 31
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Riverfront Park June 29 - ZOSO,The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
July 6 - 42, The Ultimate Coldplay Experience
July 13 - Satisfaction, International Rolling Stones Show
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| Riverfront Farmers' Market |  Saturday, July 7 & 14 8:00am - 1:00pm
Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Details.
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Battleship Blast
|  Wednesday, July 4
9:05pm
A huge and wonderfully choreographed fireworks display explodes over the Battleship. View this spectacular event from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6:00pm for fireworks. Call (910) 251-5797 for more information. Details.
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New Blog: Downtown Sundown Heats Up
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We are half way through this summer's Downtown Sundown Concert Series, and so far we have enjoyed many different musical genres from hard driving classic rock n' roll to the laid back sounds of Eastern North Carolina's favorite beach music. [...] Read More
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Anastasini Circus
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July 12 - 14
Various Times
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
The Anastasinis are eighth-generation World Class Entertainers. Since 1877, Anastasinis have been delighting audiences all over the globe. Advanced - $12 Reserved Seats; $7 General Admission. Day of Show - $15 Reserved Seats; $10 General Admission. Details.
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Purchase Wilmington Downtown FREAKERS!
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 The Wilmington Downtown Freaker is sold exclusively through WDI and available for purchase for $8.00 at our office located at 221 North Front Street, Suite 102. You may also purchase this Freaker at the Downtown Sundown Concert Series, which takes place each Friday evening from 6:00pm - 10:00pm from May 4 - August 31. If you wish to purchase the Wilmington Downtown Freaker online and have the product shipped directly to you, please click on the link below. An extra fee, in addition to shipping and handling costs, applies.
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Cinematique: Bernie
| July 9 - 11
7:30pm
Thalian Hall
Richard Linklater directs this darkly comic docudrama detailing the unusual friendship between a likable Texas mortician and a wealthy but reviled widow, and the shocking crime that followed.
"Jack Black gives the performance of his career in the title role of Bernie..." - The New York Post
Rated PG-13. 1 hr. 44 min.
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Brooklyn Arts Wedding Show
Next Month
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 Sunday, August 12
Noon - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
Four shows, every hour on the hour, with a limit of 75 brides per show. Every bride to purchase a ticket will receive the renowned BAC Wedding Show Swag Bag filled with lots of local wedding goodies, and everyone will have ample time to meet the vendors, find inspiration, hear live music, taste fabulous food, and see the latest wedding fashions, trends and styles presented as actual weddings throughout the venue. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door and online at brooklynartsweddingshow.com.
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| Featured Property of the Month |  Office Space in the New
Bank of America Building
33,000 +/- SF Available for Lease
Contact: Hae Newkirk hnewkirk@ccprealty.com (910) 232-4744 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 |  Riverside Dental Arts
124 Walnut Street, Suite 101
(Bannerman Station)
(910) 254-4555
riversidedentalarts.com
Complete dental services offered. Use this coupon to receive a complimentary digital x-ray or sonicare extreme with new patient comprehensive exam. Expires September 28, 2012. Click here to redeem 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.
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 |
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1st Annual 4th of July Deck Party
| Join us for Food, Drinks, Live Music (with Fred Flynn & The Stones), and the BEST seat downtown for the Fireworks!
Wednesday, July 4
6:30pm - 10:00pm
128 South Events
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| Red White & Blue... Bleu, Blanc, Rouge! |
Join Le Catalan in celebrating July 4th & July 14th - Bastille Day! Reservations accepted.
July 4 - 14
11:30am - 10:30pm
Le Catalan
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| Acoustic Spotlight on the River Sunset Cruise | Join us for a cruise down the Cape Fear River featuring a different local musician on board each week.
Thursday and Friday,
July 5, 6, 12 & 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wilmington Water Tours
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| Open Wire Album Release Show | The Wilmington Rockers Open Wire are releasing their first album at the BAC.
Saturday, July 7
6:00pm - Midnight
Brooklyn Arts Center
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| Star Wars Camp | Campers will explore constellations and planets, construct their own light sabers and more!
July 9 - 13
9:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Museum of Wilmington
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| Black River Cruise | Four-hour relaxing getaway narrated by Coastal Ecologist and Author Andy Woods.
Wednesday, July 11
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cape Fear River Boats
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Coed Pageant Live at Satelite
| Come welcome Coed Pageant to North Carolina on their east coast tour! Free admission.
Thursday, July 12
9:00pm
Satelite Lounge
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| Classic Clue Mystery Dinner Theatre | Adaptation of the popular board game, featuring suspicious characters, deadly weapons, sinister rooms and ONE KILLER EVENING!
Friday, July 13
6:30pm
Brooklyn Arts Center
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| Pass It On Cape Fear Children's Consignment Event | Accepting Consignors now! Looking to sell used children's items and earn $$$. Sign up now to consign and earn 66% of what you sell.
July 13 - 15
Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm
CFCC Schwartz Center
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| Battleship 101 | Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.
Saturday, July 14
10:00am - 4:00pm
Battleship North Carolina
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| Live Music with Josiah Carr | Come out and an enjoy a night of food, fun, and great music!
Sunday, July 15
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Nick's Diner
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Thanks to our Major 2012 Partners
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Fisher Holdings
Third & Grace, LLC
Want to see your logo here? It's not too late to join our 2012 Partnership Program. Click here for more information.
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