♦Cringe @ Bottega
July 31, 2008Contact Info: Steven Gibbs
Date: Thursday July 31st 8pm
Cringe: an evening of true stories: Join us for another night of dishonorable discourse. No fantasy, no fiction, no make believe: 100% true stories from local citizens. Bizarre, scary, hilarious, mischievous, scandalous, fun, wacky, and weird. Thursday, July 31st. 8pm. Hear secrets and hidden truths. Despair and comedy encouraged. Embarrassment and hilarity expected. Want to share something? Please call to sign up. We’re looking for true, fun, interesting stories to share in front of an open-minded general audience. An evening where private becomes public. 910.763.3737
♦Downtown Sundown Concert Series 2008
August 1, 2008GrooveTown [Favorites from the ‘40’s through Today]
Opening Act: Giraffe & the Jackals
Details: Downtown - Riverfront Park. Doors open at 5 PM, music starts at 6 PM and ends around 10 PM
♦Downtown Sundown Concert Series 2008
August 8, 2008The 80-Z-Enuff [80’s Covers]
Opening Act: Jason Delamar
Details: Downtown - Riverfront Park. Doors open at 5 PM, music starts at 6 PM and ends around 10 PM
♦Downtown Sundown Concert Series 2008
August 15, 2008Fair Warning [Van Halen Tribute]
Opening Act: Jason Adamo
Details: Downtown - Riverfront Park. Doors open at 5 PM, music starts at 6 PM and ends around 10 PM
♦Second Saturday Courtyard Concerts @ The Cotton Exchange
August 19, 2008Featuring Julia Walker Jewell & Kelly Jewel
Guitar and Keyboard
1-3pm Saturday
♦Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Part 2
August 22, 2008With Wilmington's festival season and warm weather lasting well into fall, there is no reason to end the party early! Therefore, DBA, in partnership with ABOARD (Association of Bar Owners And Restaurants Downtown), have decided to continue the Downtown Sundown Concert Series for six additional weeks!
Part 2's line-up will include:
August 22nd
Same As It Ever Was
Talking Heads Tribute
www.myspace.com/sameasiteverwasmusic
August 29th
Painted Man
Funk, Soul, R&B, Reggae
www.myspace.com/paintedmanmusic
September 5th
Appetite for Destruction
Guns ‘N Roses Tribute
www.notquitegnr.com
September 12th
The Big Payback
James Brown Tribute
www.myspace.com/thebigpaybackband
September 19th
Lil’ Brian & The Zydeco Travelers
Zydeco, Funk, Roots
www.myspace.com/lilbriandthezydecotravelers
September 26th
The Groove Train
70’s, Disco, Motown, Oldies
www.thegroovetrain.com
Just like the regular season, admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your chairs, but please leave the cooler, containers, outside food/beverages, and pets at home.
Sponsors of the 2008 Downtown Sundown Concert Series: Part 2 include Coors Beer, Waterford of the Carolinas, 106.7 The Penguin, encore, and the Star News.
♦Fourth Friday Artwalk
August 22, 2008Fourth Friday Art Walk is a free monthly event where downtown galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6 to 9pm on the fourth Friday of each month, the Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Showcasing art and art-related events, Fourth Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities. Support the arts! Support downtown Wilmington!
♦7th Annual Art & Antique Walk
September 6, 2008The Downtown Business Alliance (DBA) will hold the 7th Annual Art and Antique Walk on Saturday, September 6th (with a rain date of Sunday, September 7th) along Front Street in Downtown Wilmington.
Vendors interested in participating can download the application form to the right.
Check back for more information!
♦Fourth Friday Artwalk
September 26, 2008Fourth Friday Art Walk is a free monthly event where downtown galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6 to 9pm on the fourth Friday of each month, the Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Showcasing art and art-related events, Fourth Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities. Support the arts! Support downtown Wilmington!
♦Fourth Friday Artwalk
October 24, 2008Fourth Friday Art Walk is a free monthly event where downtown galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6 to 9pm on the fourth Friday of each month, the Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Showcasing art and art-related events, Fourth Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities. Support the arts! Support downtown Wilmington!
♦Fourth Friday Artwalk
November 28, 2008Fourth Friday Art Walk is a free monthly event where downtown galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6 to 9pm on the fourth Friday of each month, the Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Showcasing art and art-related events, Fourth Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities. Support the arts! Support downtown Wilmington!
♦Season of Celebration
November 28, 2008Join us in Downtown Wilmington as we celebrate the holidays! It all kicks off with the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting the Friday after Thanksgiving on the 28th.. check back for updates!
♦Fourth Friday Artwalk
December 26, 2008Fourth Friday Art Walk is a free monthly event where downtown galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6 to 9pm on the fourth Friday of each month, the Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Showcasing art and art-related events, Fourth Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities. Support the arts! Support downtown Wilmington!
♦Guinness St. Patrick's Day Festival
March 14, 2009The First Annual Guiness St. Patrick's Day Festival was HUGE success and we are already excited for next year! Check back for updates!
Slainte!
♦Rims on the River
April 18, 2009Thanks to everyone that made the 2008 Rims on the River the biggest yet - with almost 400 cars! Be sure to check out this year's pics by Rich Anderson.
For information on Rims on the River 2009, please call Chris Andrews at 910.251.0727.
