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		1	2 The 48th Annual Memorial Day Observance aboard the Battleship North Carolina The 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…	3 “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.…	4 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.…	5
6	7 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…	8 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.	9	10 Bird Hike at Airlie Gardens Bird 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.	11 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.…	12
13 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…	14 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…	15	16	17	18 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…	19
20	21 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…	22	23	24	25	26
27 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 after there will be military music…	28	29	30	31