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The 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North CarolinaThe 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North Carolina
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with L Shape Lot
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with L Shape Lot
May 2, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nitty Gritty Dirt
Band with L Shape Lot at
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater,
1941 Amphitheater Drive.
Local favorites L Shape Lot
start the show for influential
country and American roots
rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Get tickets online at…
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall
May 2, 2013 8:00 pm – May 3, 2013 10:00 pm
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., features
iconic songs of the ’60s
performed by a full band and
high-stepping vocalists. You’ll
hear hits by the Temptations,
The Four Tops, Smokey
Robinson & the…
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“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall
May 2, 2013 8:00 pm – May 3, 2013 10:00 pm
“Masters of Motown” at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., features
iconic songs of the ’60s
performed by a full band and
high-stepping vocalists. You’ll
hear hits by the Temptations,
The Four Tops, Smokey
Robinson & the…
Port City Ping Pong Throwdown
Port City Ping Pong Throwdown
May 3, 2013 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Brooklyn Arts Center is excited to announce the “Port City Ping Pong Throwdown” on Friday, May 3, starting at 4 p.m., with open play after the tournament.
The great Wilmington…
Third Annual Bluejean Ball, Bling at the Beach dinner dance fundraiser
Third Annual Bluejean Ball, Bling at the Beach dinner dance fundraiser
May 3, 2013 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Assistance League of Greater Wilmington presents the Third Annual Blue Jean Ball, Bling at the Beach dinner-dance fundraiser.
The event features Frances Weller
of WECT as emcee; the beach
music, rock ’n’…
Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
May 3, 2013 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pender County
Spring Fest,
Burgaw, U.S.
Hwy. 17 and Wilmington St.
Homegrown, handmade
family fun with Pender
County vendors, churches
and non-profits providing a
variety of foods and baked
goods. The weekend kicks off
Friday evening with a street
dance. Free.…
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Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
May 4, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pender County
Spring Fest,
Burgaw, U.S.
Hwy. 17 and Wilmington St.
Homegrown, handmade
family fun with Pender
County vendors, churches
and non-profits providing a
variety of foods and baked
goods. The weekend kicks off
Friday evening with a street
dance. Free.…
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Pender County Spring Fest in Burgaw
Down the Wild Cape Fear with Philip Gerard
Down the Wild Cape Fear with Philip Gerard
May 7, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Philip Gerard, Chair
of the Department of Creative Writing at UNCW, will read from his new
nonfiction book Down the Wild Cape Fear at 7 pm on May 7 at Northeast Library.
Book…
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Down the Wild Cape Fear with Philip Gerard
Bird Hike at Airlie Gardens
Bird Hike at Airlie Gardens
May 8, 2013 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Bird hike at Airlie
Gardens leaves from the
Garden Services Center,
300 Airlie Road, and feature
environmental educators from
the gardens and Jill Peleuses
from Wild Bird & Garden. $3-$5,
8 a.m. See www.airliegardens.
org or call 798-7700.
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Bird Hike at Airlie GardensBird Hike at Airlie Gardens
Longleaf, Far as the Eye Can See with Rhett Johnson
Longleaf, Far as the Eye Can See with Rhett Johnson
May 10, 2013 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Rhett Johnson will
speak on the new book Longleaf, Far as the Eye Can See: A New Vision of North
America’s Richest Forest at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 10th at the Northeast
Library.…
Pro soccer: Wilmington Hammerheads vs. Rochester Rhinos at Legion Stadium
Pro soccer: Wilmington Hammerheads vs. Rochester Rhinos at Legion Stadium
May 10, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Pro soccer: Wilmington Hammerheads vs. Rochester Rhinos at Legion Stadium, 2221 Carolina
Beach Rd. USL Pro matchup.
$8-$12, 7:30 p.m. Go to www.
wilmingtonhammerheads.com
or call 777-2111.
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Pro soccer: Wilmington Hammerheads vs. Rochester Rhinos at Legion Stadium
New Hanover County Schools Teacher Trot
New Hanover County Schools Teacher Trot
May 11, 2013 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Hanover County Schools Teacher Trot at Ashley High
School, 555 Halyburton
Memorial Pkwy., is a 5K
race to encourage wellness
in students, staff and the
community. Proceeds provide
schools with funding for
student and staff wellness
initiatives.…
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New Hanover County Schools Teacher Trot
Kayak eco-tour at Trails End boat launch
Kayak eco-tour at Trails End boat launch
May 13, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
New Hanover County Parks and Gardens and Hook, Line and Paddle host a guided Kayak
Eco-Tour at Trails End Park
boat launch, 613 Trails End Rd.
in Wilmington. Focus on the
flora, fauna and…
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Kayak eco-tour at Trails End boat launch
Clyde “Papadaddy” Edgerton’s Advice to New Fathers
Clyde “Papadaddy” Edgerton’s Advice to New Fathers
May 14, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening with
Clyde Edgerton, author of Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of
All Ages, at 7 pm on May 14 at Northeast Library. Clyde has drawn on…
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Clyde “Papadaddy” Edgerton’s Advice to New Fathers
The North Carolina Battleship Design and Damage Control event
The North Carolina Battleship Design and Damage Control event
May 18, 2013 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Battleship Design and Damage Control
event allows
participants to
explore the
vessel and talk
with experts
on ship design.
Water and light
snack provided.
calendar
o f e v e n t s
$50-$55, 1-5 p.m.
See www.battleshipnc.com or
call…
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The North Carolina Battleship Design and Damage Control event
The Wilmington Symphony 16th Annual Golf Classic at Eagle Point
The Wilmington Symphony 16th Annual Golf Classic at Eagle Point
May 21, 2013 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
The Wilmington Symphony 16th Annual Golf Classic at Eagle Point
Golf Club, 8131 Bald Eagle
Lane, is a best ball, 18-hole,
caddied competition and
includes breakfast, lunch and
an awards ceremony. $275-
$300, 7:30 a.m. For…
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The Wilmington Symphony 16th Annual Golf Classic at Eagle Point
The 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North Carolina
The 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North Carolina
May 27, 2013 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North
Carolina features a large
gathering on the deck of the
great ship to pay respects to
fallen soldiers. Before and
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