Celebrate The Holidays In Wilmington !

Highlights of December 2005

Friday, December 16, 2005

It's A Wonderful Life Screening
6:30:00 PM

An evening of celebration featuring Frank Capra Jr and It's a Wonderful Life. Carolers and hot beverages will be served at 6:30pm, program begins 7pm. Free and open to the public. Financial donations, new clothing or toys for ages 3-9 accepted at the door. Sponsored by UNCW's Film Studies Department. Call 910/962-3500.

UNCW, Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Rd
Wilmington , NC 28403

Annual Holiday Lighting of the Battleship NC

Part of historic downtown Wilmington 's annual holiday light celebration and naval tradition, the Battleship is dressed in lights strung from the bow up to the masts and down to the stern. Enjoy nightly. Free viewing from downtown Wilmington . For more information call 910-251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com.

View from Historic Downtown Wilmington
Water Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.battleshipnc.com

Friday, December 30, 2005 - Sunday, January 1, 2006

Sweeney Todd

This classical musical thriller is a chilling, suspenseful, heart pounding masterpiece of murderous barbar-ism and culinary crime. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by Hugh Wheeler, Directed by Don Baker. Tickets are $12, $14, $18, $20. Call 910/342-0272. Special New Year's Eve Tradition tickets include show, open bar and buffet.

City Stage
21 N. Front Street
Wilmington , NC 28401

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - Sunday, December 18, 2005

Colonial Christmas
10:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM

Historic home built in 1771 is decorated for the Holidays in traditional Colonial style. Music and re-enactments enhance the visitor's experience. Food preparation in "Colonial Times" will be held in the colonial kitchen and hot wassail will be served. A colonial surgeon will also be available to demonstrate life during the colonial period, colonial dancers in authentic costumes will be dancing during the two day event. Spinning and weaving will be held in the craft room above the kitchen. The old dungeon can be viewed in the cellar area. Saturday 10-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm. . For more information call 910-762-0570.

Burgwin-Wright Museum House
224 Market Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.geocities.com/picketfence/garden/4354

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - Thursday, December 22, 2005

The Great Russian Nutcracker
7:30:00 PM

Moscow Ballet's award winning, all- Russian cast will perform its authentic and unique version of this holiday favorite. Moscow Ballet's graceful and classic Nutcracker is a must see event for everyone this holiday season! Call 800/732-3643 or 910/962-3500.

UNCW, Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Rd
Wilmington , NC 28403
www.uncw.edu/kenan

Friday, December 16, 2005 - Thursday, December 22, 2005

A Christmas Carol
7:30:00 PM

An American twist on the Dickens classic with music, singing and dance for all ages. For ticket information, please call the Center Box Office 910/343-3664 or toll-free 800/523-2820. Theatre Exchange Society. Saturday two shows 3pm & 7:30pm Sunday only at 3pm. Tickets $20/$16.

Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.thalianhall.com

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Free Day at The Fort Fisher Aquarium

The North Carolina Aquariums will waive their usual admission fees for visitors on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2005 Setting these days aside as free days guarantees that everyone, regardless of financial ability, can enjoy the Aquariums,” said David Griffin, Director of the North Carolina Aquariums Division. The no-charge tradition has been followed since 1994, when the aquariums began charging an admission fee, he added. Call 910/458-8257.

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
Kure Beach , NC 28449
www.ncaquariums.com

Friday, December 16, 2005 - Saturday, December 24, 2005

Caroling by 'Reindeer' Drawn Trolley/Carriage

Come and sing Christmas Carols with Santa. See the beautiful lights of Old Wilmington, snuggled under warm lap blankets in our enclosed "reindeer" drawn Christmas trolley or carriage. $11 adults, $5 children under 12. Free candycanes for children. For more information please call 910-251-8889.

Downtown Wilmington
Market & Water Streets
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.horsedrawntours.com

Friday, December 16, 2005

Breakfast With Santa
9:00:00 AM

Tickets Are $5 Each - Food Provided By Bear Rock Cafe. Food Court area.

Westfield Independence
3500 Oleander Drive
Wilmington , NC 28403

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Cruise to pick-up Santa
10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM

Holiday cruise aboard the Henrietta III. Admission is 6 cans of food per person. Board at S.Water St. Call 800/676-0162 or 910/343-1611 for information.

Henrietta III
Water & Dock Streets
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.cfrboats.com

Sunday, December 4, 2005 - Sunday, December 11, 2005

5th Annual Gingerbread Fantasyland Celebration

the child within you! The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort celebrates a holiday season favorite-gingerbread! Highlights include a life size replica of a gingerbread house in an enchanting holiday winter setting, a gingerbread house workshop, an area contest display of miniature gingerbread houses, evening fireside storytelling with cookies and cocoa for the children, visits from Santa and the hotel’s mascot, Gabby the Parrot, and special holiday Sunday brunch buffets. Proceeds of the event benefit Wilmington Children’s Museum. For additional information call 910/256-2231 ext. 155.

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
1706 N. Lumina Ave
Wrightsville Beach , NC 28480
www.wrightsville.sunspreeresorts.com/

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 - Sunday, December 11, 2005

Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
8:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM

This play was inspired by a little girl that asked the playwrite,"Whatever to Marley? He got a raw deal." The play starts off in hell and drags Marley through his life which makes Scrooges' life look like Mother Teresa's. Mean and heartless are Marley's good qualities with a pinch of nasty thrown in for good measure. His redemption has to come from a place that he has never seen before, his heart. His transformation throughout the play is hard fought. Left Field Productions is donating a portion of the proceeds to four local charities, The Yahweh Center, The Hospitality House, Rape Crisis Center , and the Carousel Center . You choose which chartiy it goes to. General Admission. Call 800/523-2820 or 910/343-3664 for tickets.

Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.thalianhall.com

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Wilmington Holiday Parade
6:00:00 PM - 8:30:00 PM

The City of Wilmington will host its' 3rd Annual Wilmington Holiday Parade on Sunday December 11, 2005. Area bands, community groups and businesses will participate in this festive event. For details regarding the parade, contact Tammy at 910/341-4602 or tammy.skinner@ci.wilmington.nc.us.

Historic Downtown Wilmington
Water Street
Wilmington , NC 28401
www.wilmingtonnc.gov/specialevents/tabid/203/Default.aspx

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

North Carolina Symphony -Annual Holiday Pops Concert
8:00:00 PM

Enjoy this annual holiday classic. Tickets $26, $32, or $40. For ticket sales and additional information, call the Kenan box office at 910/962-3500 or 800/732-3643.

UNCW, Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Rd
Wilmington , NC 28403
www.ncsymphony.org

Friday, November 25, 2005 - Saturday, December 17, 2005

Enchanted Airlie
5:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM

Airlie Gardens will be the setting for magical evenings of illumination and wonderment when it is transformed into Enchanted Airlie during the 2005 holiday season. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend and continuing until December 17, the Gardens will be open from 5 PM until 9 PM Friday and Saturday. Airlie Gardens will welcome visitors to revel in an evening of simple pleasures- strolling on foot through a glittering landscape of twinkling oaks and lighted displays. Merrymakers can partake in traditional holiday delights: beverages, sweets, & savories for purchase, Santa visits, Cape Fear Model Railroad Club’s train layouts, musical performances, and one of a kind gifts including Christmas decorations. There will be something special for all ages. Admission Adults $5.00; Children ages 4 - 12 $4.00. Senior citizens and group rates available. Call 910/798-7703 for more information.

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington , NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org

 
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