Shop
Downtown this
Holiday Season
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During
this holiday season we want to encourage you to shop local and SHOP
DOWNTOWN. Downtown Wilmington has an abundant variety of diverse
owner operated shops and boutiques. You will find some of the most
unique offerings and quality products in downtown that you will not
find in any other part of our community. Besides that - you'll get
the kind of service that can only be found in downtown. Click here to read more!
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Spring
Luncheon Update
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The Downtown Economic Series takes place on February 17,
2011 at the Wilmington Convention
Center
Keynote Speaker: Kurt Weigle, President &
CEO of the Downtown Development District in New Orleans
Mr. Weigle will discuss New Orleans recovery, revitalization and
economic development.
Presenting Sponsor: PPD
Please contact WDI Executive Director John Hinnant for
information about sponsorship opportunities.
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Downtown
Holiday Events
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'A Charlie Brown
Christmas'
Organized by Cape Fear Community College's drama department
Showtimes: Friday, December 3 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 4 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 pm
Location: McLeod Building, CFCC Downtown
Campus
The Raleigh
Ringers
Renowned 17-member based handbell choir performs
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Thalian Hall
Wilmington Holiday
Parade
Date: Sunday, December 5
Time: 5:00pm
Starts North Front and Walnut Streets, heading south on Front
Street
White Christmas
Showtimes: December 9-19, Thursday through
Saturday at 8:00pm and Sundays
Location: Thalian Hall
Visit
Santa at The Cotton Exchange
Weekends until December 19
Times: Saturdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
& Sundays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: O'Brien Building, The Cotton
Exchange
Mulligan's
Home for Holidays Dinner Theatre
Dates: December 2, 9 & 16
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Front Street Brewery
'Holly Follies, A
Christmas Comedy Sampler'
Three holiday-themed one-act comedies
Showtimes: December 3-5 and 10-12 at 2:00pm
Location: Cape Fear Playhouse at NewCastle
Old Wilmington by Candlelight
Tour
Presented by the Historical Society of the Lower Cape
Fear
Saturday, December 4 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
and Sunday, December 5 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Santa Clause
Cruise
Presented by Cape Fear Riverboats to benefit the
Wilmington Salvation Army's Food Pantry
Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 9:30am
Location: Riverwalk
Christmas Caroling
Carriage Rides
Dates: December 18-24
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Trees for Charities
Now until December 19
Various downtown businesses will host a tree for a local charity of
their choice - purchase a chance to win one!
Click here for a map of
participating downtown businesses.
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Ribbon
Cutting Ceremonies
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Join Mayor Saffo and other members of the community!
Old Books on Front
Grand Re-Opening
Date: December 5
Time: 2:00pm
Manna Restaurant
Date: December 10
Time: 4:00pm
Wayfarer Deli
Date: December 13
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Happy
30th Candles, Etc.
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Candles,
Etc. is celebrating 30 years in business and just
moved to a new location - 25 Market Street. A ribbon cutting
ceremony was held on Monday, November 29. Candles, Etc. features
unique, handmade gifts along with seasonal decor and local
art.
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Pearl
Harbor Commemoration
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The principal mover and overseer of the nation's World War II
Memorial in Washington, D. C., retired Army colonel Kenneth S.
Pond, is the keynote speaker at Southeastern North Carolina's
annual Pearl Harbor commemoration on Tuesday, December 7. The 69th
anniversary observance of the Japanese attack on Hawaii, which
catapulted the United States into WWII, will be held at 1:25 pm, in
Battleship Park,
across the Cape Fear River from downtown Wilmington. The public is
invited. Click here for
more information.
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Featured
Property
of the Month
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10 North Front Street
Formerly Kingoff's Jewelers
Property Size: 4,000 +/- SF
Lease: $3,200 a month NNN
Sale: $575,000
Contact: Don Harley
910-784-9800
dlhj@harleyassociates.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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Featured
Business
of the Month
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Shoe Diva
114 A Princess Street
(910) 399-1367
Voted, "Best Shoe Store for 2010" by Encore readers, Shoe Diva is a
trendy, but affordable shoe and accessory store. Shoe Diva offers
one stop shopping for shoes, jewelry, handbags and apparel. All
items are under $50 and gift certificates make the perfect stocking
stuffers.
To see your downtown business featured here next month, send your
logo and 50-word description to ashley@wilmingtondowntown.com.
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Coupon
of the Month
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printable version of the coupon. |
This month's coupon is from Aqua Fedora, located at 105 Market
Street. Aqua Fedora is a boutique located in the heart of downtown
Wilmington with fun, affordable finds. Use this coupon to receive
30% off your entire purchase of $50 or more. For
more information about Aqua Fedora, click here.
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Wilmington
Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is a public/private partnership that reflects
a community-wide approach to revitalization and economic
development of downtown Wilmington. Established through a
partnership with the City and County, WDI's directive is to
facilitate and coordinate activities which will enhance the
economic opportunity and life for people who live, work, play and
visit downtown Wilmington. For more information, please
contact:
John Hinnant
Executive Director
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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