Cape Fear and Wilmington North Carolina

Wilmington Weekend Events

10.31.07

There is something for everyone this weekend in Wilmington!  It looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend in Wilmington and perfect for Fall Activities.  It would be a great time to start your search for Wilmington Real Estate.  Here is the weekend line-up: 

  • REGINA CARTER QUINTET, Thursday at 8pm.  Violinist Regina Carter is one of the freshest and most exciting performers in contemporary jazz and she will perform at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.
  • AN EVENING AT THE KEYS WITH JERRY HARRISON, Thursday at 7:30pm.  Jerry’s concert will showcase original material and popular songs.  He is performing at Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
  • AN EVENING WITH FILMMAKER JOHN WATERS, Friday at 8pm.  The Baltimore legend and wicked genius behind such classics as Hairspray, Pink Flamingos and Polyester brings his hilarity to Thalian Hall preceding the kickoff of the Cucalorus Film Festival. 
  • WINTER JAZZ AT CAPE FEAR MUSEUM, Friday from 6-8pm.  Bring friends and food for an evening of jazz at the Cape Fear Museum.  The Bob Russell Trio will kick off this year’s series at 6pm. 
  • PLEASURE ISLAND PEDAL, Saturday at 8:45am.  Join other bicyclists for a day of riding.  Meet at the Carolina Beach State Park Visitor’s Center and ride to the Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal and back.  Food, refreshments and prizes will be provided.
  • BRITS AND BATTLESHIP CAR SHOW, Saturday at 9am.  Join the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear for their annual car show at the USS Battleship North Carolina.  Over 200 cars are expected including the British section as well as German, Japanese, replicas and American automobiles.  All proceeds benefit the Battleship Preservation Fund. 
  • CAPE FEAR FAIR & EXPO continues through Saturday, November 3rd.  The fair serves New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.  The Fair is located at the Wilmington International Airport.
  • WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Saturday at 8pm.  The Wilmington Symphony will be held at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.
  • 2ND NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES FESTIVAL, Friday & Saturday at the Water Street Parking Deck in Historic Downtown Wilmington. 
  • FESTIVAL LATINO: A CULTURAL CELEBRATION, Saturday at Hugh MacRae Park.  Latin dancing and lessons, food, a kid’s fiesta and the great Mexican Hat Race will be some of the activities in this year’s festival. 
  • WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SEA KAYAK RACE, 11-1pm at the Blockade Runner Dock.  The race will benefit the NC Coastal Land Trust.
  • 8TH ANNUAL ST. MARK HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Saturday from 10-4pm.  Santa Claus will also be on hand!
  • ST. STAN’S POLISH FESTIVAL, Saturday from 11-5pm.  There will be traditional Polish cuisine, entertainment, children’s games, raffles, live & silent auctions, craft sale, dancing, music and lots of fun!  St. Stanislaus Catholic Church is located on Castle Hayne Road in Castle Hayne.
  • FULL GALLOP, Wednesday through Sunday at Thalian Hall Studio Theatre.  This play is based on the life of Diana Vreeland.
  • 5TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN COASTAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Saturday & Sunday in Kure Beach at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area. 
  • FROM MORNING TO NIGHT:  DOMESTIC SERVICE IN THE GILDED AGE SOUTH.  The exhibit runs through Sunday at the Wrightsville Beach Museum. 
  • CAPE FEAR KITE FESTIVAL, Saturday & Sunday from 10-5pm.  Activities include kid’s kite-making class, stunt kite lessons, stunt kite demonstrations, large show kite displays and a kite auction.  The Kite Festival will take place at the Shell Island Resort at Wrightsville Beach.

To learn more about any of these Wilmington Weekend Events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.   

 

Wilmington NC Real Estate, 102 N. 26th Street

10.31.07

102 N. 26th Street

Take a look at this adorable bungalow that is available to rent at 102 N. 26th Street.  This home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, a patio that overlooks a nice yard, lots of storage and many new items & improvements!  This home is just a few minutes to Historic Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington International Airport, I-40, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and many shopping & dining options.  To learn more about the Wilmington Rental Home or about Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Wilmington NC Real Estate, Trick-or-Treat

10.30.07

On Halloween Night, Independence Mall will be hosting trick-or-treating from 4-6pm.  For those who donate a canned good there will be a special treat!  Independence Mall is located on Oleander Drive across from Hanover Center in Wilmington.  To learn more about trick-or-treating in Wilmington or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Wilmington NC Real Estate, Daylight Savings Time

10.29.07

This weekend you will get an extra hour of sleep!  At 2 am on November 4th you will turn the clock back which means that we have had an extra week of Daylight Savings Time this year.  To learn more about Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Wilmington NC Real Estate, Most Scenic Golf Holes

10.29.07

Wilmington Magazine had an article that talked about the Most Scenic Golf Holes in Brunswick County.  Here they are:

  • Oyster Bay Golf Links, No. 13:  Sunset Beach
  • Pearl Golf Links East, No. 17:  Calabash
  • River’s Edge Golf Club, No. 8:  Shallotte
  • Carolina National Golf Club, No. 5-Heron:  Bolivia
  • Bald Head Island, No. 9:  Bald Head Island
  • Oak Island Golf Club, No. 18:  Oak Island
  • Brick Landing Plantation, No. 18:  Ocean Isle Beach

To learn more about Brunswick County Golf or Brunswick County Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Wilmington NC Real Estate, 206 Northern Boulevard

10.26.07

206 Northern Boulevard

Take a look at this adorable bungalow that was just listed in Sunset Park!  Sunset Park is convenient to Historic Downtown Wilmington, Greenfield Lake, art galleries, entertainment, dining, shopping, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and much more.  To learn more about this fantastic property or any other Wilmington area Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Wilmington Weekend Events

10.24.07

This is an action packed weekend!  There are plenty of activities for everyone including quite a few Halloween festivities.  In between your fun make sure you take a look at Wilmington Real Estate!   

  • HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL, Wednesday from 5:30-8pm.  A family Halloween carnival sponsored by the UNCW Center for Leadership Education and Service.  The carnival will include games, prizes, candy and an outdoor haunted forest.  The carnival will be held in the Warwick Center Ballroom and it is free!
  • TRICK-OR-TREAT UNDER THE SEA, Thursday from 5-8:30pm.  The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is hosting this aquatically themed Halloween fun for all ages, including a costume contest, crafts, storytelling, a haunted house and “scary surprises”. 
  • FLAMENCO VIVO! CARLOTA SANTANA, Friday at 8pm.  Flamenco Vivo comes to Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington for one performance and the company will also conduct a master class on the campus of UNCW. 
  • TALES OF HALLOWEEN PAST, Friday at 7pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.  Six original stories told live at the Cameron Art Museum.  After the performance enjoy wine & cheese with the performers.   
  • SCARY STORIES HALLOWEEN EVENT, Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm.  The Children’s Museum and the New Hanover County Library Growing Readers present the first Scary Stories Halloween event!  There will be storytelling, games, music, dancing, face painting, slime making and trick or treating.  Come dressed as your favorite character from a book.  This event is for all ages, but is geared towards children that are 2-8 years old. 
  • GHOST SHIP, Saturday at 6pm.  This event will be held on the Battleship North Carolina where you will hear true Battleship tales. 
  • PORT CITY MOPARS CAR & TRUCK SHOW, Saturday at Mayfaire Town Center.  Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
  • LITTLE MISS CHRISTIE, Friday & Saturday at 7pm.  This non-scary musical adventure is fun for the entire family.  The show will be held at Roland Grise Middle School.
  • DOGFEST 2007, Saturday from 11-3pm.  Enjoy music by Lenny Frank, vendors, education and refreshments.  Activities will include doggie contests, segway demo and rides, pumpkin painting contest for kids and Halloween contests for kids and dogs.  Proceeds will benefit CFGRR and the Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Campaign.  The festival will take place at Empie Park.
  • HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL @ POPLAR GROVE, Friday through Sunday.  Haunted barn, haunted hayride, rides, games, food, prizes, fortune tellers, non-scary hayrides and activities.  Friday’s hours are 6pm-midnight, Saturday from 2pm-midnight and Sunday from 2-10pm.  Poplar Grove is located at 10200 US Hwy 17 North in Scotts Hill.
  • HOG HALLOWEEN RUN, Sunday at Carolina Coast Harley Davidson.  HOG members wear costumes and decorate their bikes for a ride through Wilmington.  T-shirts are for sale with proceeds going to a local charity. 
  • THE CAPE FEAR WEDDING SHOW, Sunday from 12-3pm.  75-90 vendors will show off their wares and discuss their services with prospective brides and grooms.  Features will include a bridal fashion show, “Grooms Corner” lounge and a live remote radio broadcast.  The show will be at the Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center on 411 N. Front Street.
  • THE LANDFALL TRADITION GOLF TOURNAMENT, Friday through Sunday from 8am-7pm.  The Landfall Tradition is a 24 team collegiate golf tournament showcasing many of the top teams in the country.  Free admission!
  • HALLOWEEN HORSE DRAWN GHOST TROLLEY, Friday through Wednesday in Downtown Wilmington.  Take a ghost story ride into the Haunted Barn for a Halloween spoof.  Free treats for children.  The trolley leaves continuously from Market and Water Street on a first come first serve basis. 

To learn more about any of these Weekend Events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.  Happy Halloween!