Forwarding Contest
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Help us spread the word about our newsletter! Whoever forwards our newsletter to the most people before 5:00pm on Friday, April 1 wins a $25 gift certificate to Mixto! Please use the "forward this email" button at the bottom of this newsletter; we are unable to track forwards unless this button is used. Please note, this gift card cannot be used toward the sale of alcohol beverages. The winner will be notified via email on Monday, April 4.
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64th Annual NC Azalea Festival
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April 6-10, 2011
 The 64th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern. Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people. Click here for information about street closures. For a full list of events and times, click here. Don't forget the fireworks at 9:00pm on Saturday, April 9! |
Fireworks
| Downtown Wilmington Riverfront
Saturday, April 9
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Come enjoy the fireworks Saturday night; best viewing right on the riverside! FREE event; weather permitting.
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Give to WDI & Become a 2011 Partner
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 Do you want to help promote the growth and economic development of downtown Wilmington? Now, you can join the team that's making great things happen downtown! Click here to view the 2011 partnership brochure. This program, which is designed for all budgets, allows businesses and members of the community to become more involved with our organization.
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Ruth's Chris Extends Restaurant Week Special
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Good News: If you missed out on encore's Spring Restaurant Week, Ruth's Chris Steak House has extended it's special through Wednesday, April 6. Ruth's Chris is offering a three-course dinner for only $35! Click here to view their Restaurant Week Menu.
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Live Music at Firebelly Lounge
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Firebelly Lounge
 10:00pm - 1:00am
No Cover
Friday, April 1: Dead Sparrow Saturday, April 2: Mellinia Funkin Band Friday, April 8: Root Soul Saturday, April 9: Cosmic Groove Friday, April 15: Tyler and the SeaDevils (CFCC Jazz Band)
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| Featured Property of the Month | |
314 Walnut Street
Suite 200
Property Size: 2646 SF
Lease Price: $2600 per month
Contact: Dave Spetrino
(910) 443-0746
spetrino@plantationbuildingcorp.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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Mixto
5 South Water Street
(910) 399-4501
Latin American
Reservations
Walk-Ins Welcome
Good For Groups
Take Out
Catering
Waiter Service
Outdoor Seating
Forward this newsletter to the most people by 5:00pm on Friday, April 1 and win a $25 gift certificate to Mixto! Please use the "forward this email" button at the bottom of this newsletter; we are unable to track forwards unless this button is used. Please note, this gift certificate cannot be used toward the sale of alcoholic beverages. The winner will be notified via email on Monday, April 4.
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Visiting Tall Ship: Lynx
|  Date: April 7-17, 2011
Location: Riverfront Park
Click here to read more about this ship.
April 7th Schedule:
12:00 pm - Grand Arrival with Cannon Salute
1:00 pm-6:00 pm - Public Ship Tours $5 Donation (12 and under free)
April 8th-17th Schedule:
Closed Monday
10:00 am-6:00 pm - Public Ship Tours $5 donation (12 and under free)
For reservations please call 866-446-5969 (PST) or visit www.privateerlynx.org for online ticketing.
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Live Music at the Soapbox
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The Soapbox
Tuesday, April 5:
Easy Star All Stars at 9pm
Saturday, April 9:
L Shape Lot at 9pm
Saturday, April 9:
You Hang Up at 10pm
Friday, April 15:
American Aquarium at 9pm
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Wilmington Railroad Museum World Record Run
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Railroad modelers from the Wilmington Railroad Museum will attempt to break the record for the world's longest model train at Wilmington's new Convention Center. A train consisting of 34 locomotives and more than 1700 cars will travel on about 1000 feet of track in the Wilmington Convention Center's main exhibit hall. Expected to measure about 920 feet long, this train will surpass the record set by Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany in 2008.
A special feature of this event is the opportunity to sponsor a limited edition locomotive, custom decorated boxcar, or segment of track and to become a part of this history making event. Rolling stock can be personalized with your message and you get to keep it after the event. As an extra premium, receive tickets to the event and watch a record being made!
Track Sponsor: $10 for one foot, $20 for two feet, $25 for three feet Boxcar Sponsor: $25 each, custom imprinted ($16.50 tax value)
Event Details:
Saturday, April 23 at 1:00pm
Wilmington Convention Center
For more information on the event or sponsorships, call the Museum at 910-763-2634.
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Coupon of the Month
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Finkelstein's
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6 South Front Street (910) 762-5662
Finkelstein's has been located in downtown Wilmington, NC since 1906. It began as a general store and was run by Charles Finkelstein. Over the years it has slowly evolved itself into one of Wilmington's biggest musical instrument dealers. Aside from instruments, they also have a large selection jewelry in stock. Whether you are looking for quality guitars and drums or diamond rings, Finkelstein Music and Jewelry can meet all your needs.
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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.
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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"Kick Your Booty" Bootcamp
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1 hour full body workout
Tuesdays in April
6:00pm - 7:00pm
The River Room
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Riverfront Farmers' Market
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Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters
Preview Day:
Saturday, April 2
8:00am - 1:00pm
Official Dates:
Saturdays
April 16 - December 17
8:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Park
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Nutt Street Comedy & Improv Room
| Comedian Ryan Singer
Friday, April 1 &
Saturday, April 2
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Great Artspectations Art Auction
| Art Auction and Gala to raise money for CFCI Charter School's new playground
Saturday, April 2
7:00pm - 9:00pm Hannah Block USO Building More Information | |
Dr. Etta: Family Specialist
| Comic-of-the-Year
Etta May
Saturday, April 2 8:00pm Thalian Hall
Details
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Wilmington Water Tours
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Cruise to Carolina Beach
Sunday, April 3
11:00am - 5:00pm
Cruise During the Azalea Festival Fireworks
Saturday, April 9
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale
| Free Admission
April 8-9
10:00am-5:00pm
& April 10
12:00pm-4:00pm
St. James Episcopal Details | |
RBC Client Appreciation Day
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Come meet Leo the lion, RBC Bank's mascot, and enjoy some refreshments
Friday, April 8
9:00am - 3:00pm
RBC Bank
More Information
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Music at the Mansion: Beautiful Dreamer Concert
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Susan Savia, performing beautiful American and English music circa 1850 through 1920
Friday, April 8
7:30pm
Bellamy Mansion
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Battleship Alive
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Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties & drills
Saturday, April 9
8:00am - 5:00pm
Battleship North Carolina
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Azalea Cake Challenge
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Professional Vendors: Apple Annie's, Crazy Cake Chicks, Greenlands Farm Store and Just Because Chocolates
Total of 28 Cakes, including Amateur Categories
Tickets: $5 at the Door
Saturday, April 10 12:00pm - 4:00pmCFCC Schwartz Center Details | |
Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
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8:00pm
Thalian Hall
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Office Furniture
| If you or your business has unwanted office furniture, please contact us! Email Ashley or call (910) 763-7349.
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