It looks like there are some fun events this weekend.  There are also going to be some great open houses so if you are house hunting this would be a great weekend to look.  Here is the weekend line-up: 

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday from 8am-12:30pm.  The market is located on Water Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• 4TH ANNUAL MAYFAIRE “MUSIC ON THE TOWN” CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-9pm.  On the Mayfaire Town Center Event Lawn behind Linens ‘n Things and World Market.  Enjoy free music!  Pets and coolers welcome.
• JAZZ AT AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-8pm.  Enjoy an eclectic mix of Jazz while checking out the gorgeous gardens.
• CAROLINA BEACH FILM & FIREWORKS SERIES.  Tonight are the fireworks on the beach near the boardwalk with a band performing.  Sunday night there is a family friendly movie at Carolina Beach Lake Park.  Both events are free!
• DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES, Friday starting at 5:30pm.  Enjoy a free concert downtown on Water Street in Riverfront Park.  Free Concert!
• SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Thursday through Sunday at Roudabush Cafe at 33 S. Front Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• CABARET, Wednesday through Sunday at Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• CAROLINA BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE & RESIDENCY-WILMINGTON PREVIEW, Friday at 8PM & Saturday at 2pm.  The performance will take place at UNCW, Kenan Auditorium. 
• PORT CITY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Saturday at 11pm in Hugh MacRae Park.  Musicians, beer and swag give-aways from the VIP, a variety of food from area restaurants and artists are on the agenda. 
• CAROLINA BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE & RESIDENCY-WORLD PREMIERE GALA CELEBRATION, Saturday at 7pm.  A cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres, two World Premiere performances and a post-perfomance “Meet-the-Artists” dessert reception with live music.  Proceeds to benefit the Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive & Residency at UNCW.  The celebration will be held at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.

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

How do your Crepe Myrtles look today?  Did you know you can trim them to encourage more blooms?  My landscaper has had a lot of success pruning Crepe Myrtles in August and seeing blooms by October.  Just trim below the old flower blooms and enjoy color later in the season.  To learn more about landscaping in Wilmington or Wilmington Rea Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

It looks like it will be another nice week in the Wilmington area.  It will not be quite as steamy as most July days are so get out, enjoy the beaches and take a look at Wilmington Real Estate.  I have a great new listing in Brunswick Forest that is in pristine condition and just one year old.  To learn more about Wilmington Weather or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Currently there are some fantastic new condo buildings in Historic Downtown Wilmington and some projects that are just getting started.  The range of downtown condos starts at $135,000 for 328 square feet up to $1,999,000 for 6525 square feet.  With the Cape Fear River as the back drop, Historic Downtown Wilmington offers the theater, many wonderful restaurants, art galleries and so much more. To learn more about Historic Downtown Wilmington Condos or Wilmington NC Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

New Hanover County plans to make hurricane shelters accommodate more than 100 pets and their owners.  There was a drill at Noble Middle School to set up the shelter.  When a hurricane hits the shelter can hold up to 36 cats and 80 dogs in pet kennels.  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

There is a new addition coming to Carolina Beach for the Carolina Beach Fireworks and festivities.  The town voted in favor of putting in a beer garden at the gazebo.  The beer garden will be an area where people can bring their own coolers with beer and wine.  The area should be ready by July 31st.  To learn more about Carolina Beach or Carolina Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Screen Gems Studio in Wilmington is set to build the biggest film and television production stage on the east coast.  The stage will be 37,000 square feet large and include a 3600 square foot water tank.  This will enable Screen Gems to accommodate big budget films.  This is great news for Screen Gems and Wilmington!  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.