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JunePleasure Island 23rd
Annual Beach Music Festival Listen up all you "shaggers" and beach music
aficionados, this is your chance to dance barefoot on the strand or just
sway to the beat while standing in the surf. Held the first Saturday in
June, the Beach Music Festival hosted by the Pleasure Island Chamber of
Commerce is billed as "the biggest and only beach music festival actually
held on the beach on the North Carolina coast." You can access this festival
via the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Beach music starts at 11 AM and ends
around 6:30 PM. No carry-in alcohol or pets are permitted. Beverages,
including beer, are available for sale. Pleasure Island Summer
Concerts The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its free
Summer Concerts at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area located along
the Cape Fear River. The concerts are held on the second and fourth Fridays
in June, July and August (weather permitting). Grab the children, bring a
chair or blanket and prepare to sit back, relax and enjoy some great music
from 6 to 8 PM. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, but no
alcoholic beverages or pets are permitted. Beverages are for sale on site. Pender County Blueberry Festival June 21, 2008. If you love blueberries and it's June,
head to the Blueberry Festival in historic downtown Burgaw. The locally
grown blue beauties are celebrated with a blueberry recipe contest and
cook-off. There are also food vendors, arts and crafts, and live
entertainment. For more information, call the numbers above or (910)
259-1278.
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JulyBald Head Island Conservancy
Benefit Picnic July 3, 2008. At the Bald Head Island Conservancy
Benefit Picnic, dinner includes barbecue, chicken, fixin's, dessert, beer,
wine and sodas. There is beach music for dancing, a silent auction, a live
auction and a $5,000 cash or club cart raffle. Tickets can be purchased at
the Maritime Market or at the conservancy. Battleship North Carolina July
Fourth Fireworks People turn out by the tens of thousands on July
Fourth for Wilmington's best fireworks of the year, a spectacular
pyrotechnical display launched from Battleship Park. Primary viewing for the
fireworks is from the downtown Wilmington riverfront. This breathtaking
show, which starts at 9:05 PM, is free. Please note: The entire battleship
complex on Eagles Island closes at 6 PM that day and all cars must depart by
6:30 PM. You'll want to come early for the entertainment downtown (see prior
listing). July National Juried Art
Competition and Exhibition June 23 - July 19, 2008. Franklin Square Gallery hosts
the 28th Annual July National Juried Art Competition and Exhibition. Artists
from all over the nation submit slides of two-dimensional or
three-dimensional artwork, from which only the best work is chosen by the
professional judges. If you love art, this is an exhibition not to be
missed. Admission to the gallery is free. Artwork is for sale. North Carolina 4th of
July Festival July 1-4, 2008. People come from all over the state of
North Carolina (and other states as well) to participate in this
old-fashioned, small-town, family-oriented celebration. The population
swells and traffic is heavy, but most folks are happy to wait a bit in order
to be involved in the event. There is a parade, of course, with bands and
clowns and horses. There are also firemen's games, which are quite wet, plus
arts and crafts vendors and food vendors. A recent addition is a flotilla
including power boats, sailboats, kayaks and canoes. And then there are
fireworks over the water. But, most importantly, there is the naturalization
ceremony, in which people of varying nationalities become citizens of the
USA.
Island
Fireworks July 3, 2008. Get the jump on your July Fourth
celebration with a summer concert and fireworks display at Surf City's
beautiful soundside park on the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your blankets
and lawn chairs. Fireworks begin at dark following the concert. Fourth of July
Riverfront Celebration Celebrate our nation's independence with
food, entertainment and a street fair on the riverfront in historic downtown
Wilmington. Featured entertainment performs on the main stage along Water
Street. Festivities run from 5 to 10 PM, with a not-to-be-missed fireworks
display scheduled at 9:05 PM.
Fourth of July Fireworks The Holly Ridge Municipality Park on Sound Road is a
wonderful setting for the annual fireworks display. Children can enjoy the
playground equipment while waiting for the fireworks, and the spacious
grounds allow room to spread a blanket for an old-fashioned picnic supper.
Bring your own picnic or purchase hot dogs and drinks at the concession
stand (a fund-raiser for Holly Ridge Parks Department). Entertainment
precedes the fireworks, which start at approximately 9:15 PM. Admission is
free.
Pleasure Island
Fireworks July 3, 2008. Do you love fireworks but can't get
there on the Fourth? The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce gives you a
chance to enjoy them early, on July 3. This fantastic fireworks show is held
on the beach strand in front of the Courtyard Marriott in Carolina Beach. Baskets of
Summer Poplar Grove Historic Plantation holds a one-day, fun-filled basketry event for all skill levels. Teachers from all around the Cape Fear region instruct the courses. Choose from morning, afternoon or all-day classes. Participants may select up to four basket choices in order of preference: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. For more information or to sign up for classes, call the number above. 
Classy
Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market July 5, 2008. Poplar Grove Historic Plantation holds a
Classy Chassis Car Show and Country Flea Market. Come admire the cars and
browse the flea market. For more information call the number above. Cape Fear Blues Festival July 25-27, 2008. Presented by the Cape Fear Blues
Society, this popular summer music festival offers local, regional and
national blues musicians an opportunity to show their stuff to enthusiastic
audiences. It's held in Wilmington during the last weekend in July. Events
during this blues-filled extravaganza begin with Friday night's
not-to-be-missed Cape Fear Blues Cruise on Wilmington's riverboat, the
Henrietta III, and a free Blues Musicians' Workshop on Saturday
morning. Join in with thousands of devoted blues listeners for the
Saturday afternoon outdoor Festival Concert and the free All-Day Blues Jam
at noon on Sunday. Hosting other artists, downtown restaurants and lounges
participate as well, usually beginning late afternoon and evening. Advance
tickets and sponsor/patron packages are available. Due to frequent sellouts,
early bookings for the Blues Cruise are highly recommended. Carolina Coastal Sea Turtle Day July 9, 2008. Turtle Patrols from Topsail Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Sunset Beach, Caswell Beach,
the Town of Oak Island and Ocean Isle Beach participate to help raise
awareness and educate the public about sea turtles that nest on area
beaches. The event features games, turtle races, a bake sale, crafts and
entertainment. Proceeds from a silent auction are donated to the Karen
Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital on Topsail Island. A special loggerhead guest
from the hospital is available for viewing.
Wooden Boat Race July 26, 2008. The Wooden Boat Race was designed a
number of years back by Russ Ferris to separate the sailors from the boys.
Each year he is invited back to start the race with his claw hammer. The
entertainment rivals that provided by the Three Stooges, as sails and people
end up in the water, boats drag anchor lines and dinghies run aground, into
pilings and into each other. Don't miss the fun!
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AugustSneads Ferry Shrimp
Festival August 9-10, 2008. For 38 years the Sneads Ferry
Shrimp Festival has been paying a tasty homage to the area’s local shrimping
industry. Always on the second weekend in August, the festival begins with a
parade on Saturday at 10 AM at the corner of Old Folkstone and Peru roads
then winds through town and ends at Fulchers Landing Road. The famous
Shrimparoo dinner, consisting of mouth-watering local fried shrimp, french
fries, cole slaw and hush puppies, is served in the Sneads Ferry Community
Building. Festival admission is $3 for adults, with children younger than
12 admitted free. A two-day pass is available for $5. There is also a charge
for the Shrimparoo dinner and the carnival rides. Tom & Huck
Raft Race August 9, 2008. This annual race, held on the Big Lake
in Boiling Spring Lakes, is fun for participants as well as spectators. The
4 x 8 rafts, self propelled by at least two persons, must be homemade.
Neither commercially manufactured hulls nor inner tubes are allowed.
Participants are required to propel their rafts around buoys in the Big
Lake. Awards are presented to first and second place as well as to the
fastest all-female crew and the most imaginative raft design. Put your
imagination to work and come on out to join the fun! Intercultural Festival August 23, 2008. The annual Intercultural Festival
fills the air with the sound of music and laughter. Musical groups, dance
troupes, clowns, arts, crafts and food booths all contribute to the festive
atmosphere. Activities geared to little ones keep the children happy and
occupied while you get to know your Brunswick County neighbors. Castles and
Scoops Contest Held annually in August, the Castles and Scoops
Contest is a day full of family fun in the sun. Local businesses, families,
student and civic groups and area architects are among the competitors
building awesome sand sculptures for awards in five different categories,
including Public Favorite. The "scoops" of the contest refers to the ice
cream sundaes built by the contestants while the judges make their
decisions. Proceeds from this event benefit the Wilmington Children's
Museum.
Wilmington African-American
Heritage Festival On an August weekend each year, Wilmington recognizes
and celebrates the black community during the African-American Heritage
Festival. Centered around an overall theme, the event honors those
individuals whose lives impacted history in one way or another.
Storytelling, food, music and dance highlight the festival, which features
performing arts from various black cultures. The park is located on Eighth
Street, between Ann and Castle streets. Oak Island Art Guild Labor Day Arts &
Crafts Fair August 30, 2008. This festival, always held the
Saturday before Labor Day, is a celebration of local and regional artists
and craftspeople who display and sell their goods, all within sight of the
ocean (or nearly so). Proceeds from the festival are used toward grants for
local high school students. The day-long fair is held from 9 AM to 4 PM and
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September
North Carolina Big
Sweep North Carolina Big Sweep, held in early October, is an
opportunity for visitors and residents alike to join in the cleaning of the
beaches and inland waterways, keeping them safe for marine life and birds as
well as improving the beauty of these natural resources. A free kickoff
breakfast is held at the Moose Lodge, on N.C. Highway 50 between Surf City
and Holly Ridge at 8 AM. Instructions, supplies and assignments are given at
that time. For more information contact the Topsail Chamber of Commerce at
the number above. Hampstead Spot Festival September 26-28, 2008. The Spot Festival in
Hampstead offers an opportunity to enjoy a dinner of spot, one of the area's
best-tasting fish, along with generous helpings of cole slaw and hush
puppies. Dinner is served on Saturday and Sunday only, and is not available
for the Friday night opening. Other events for the whole family include
amusement rides, a variety show, and arts and crafts. Admission to the
festival is free, but there is a charge for amusement rides. To find out
more about this tournament, call the Greater Hampstead Chamber of Commerce
at the number listed above. Taste of Topsail September 20, 2008. The Annual Taste of Topsail is at
the Assembly Building in Topsail Beach. Representatives from North Carolina
wineries are on hand to pour samples of their nectar, and local restaurants
provide the hors d' oeuvre. Local artists exhibit their works, and a jazz
band sets the mood. An entrance fee is charged and includes a commemorative
glass.
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OctoberRiverfest October 4-5, 2008. Riverfest is a wonderful family
celebration of the area's rich heritage. It features river events, an
enormous street fair with food and crafts, music, stage shows, live arts
performances, music, fireworks and more. Special events include the annual
Great Waiter's Wine Race, boat rides, military exhibits and a handmade
self-powered Riverfest Raft Regatta. For landlubbers, there's the Annual Run
the River 8K Race (Sunday at 8 AM) and a Classic Car Show. A Kidz Zone set
up in the Cotton Exchange parking lot (Saturday and Sunday) offers face
painting, interactive games, arts and crafts activities, entertainment,
rides, displays, a petting zoo and more. The events are free. Riverfest is
traditionally held the first weekend of October. 15th Annual Pleasure Island
Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival Always held the second weekend in October, when the
weather's warm, the sun's shining and the ocean breezes are fluttering is
the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival. This popular event is
held at the Fort Fisher Recreation Area, right on the Cape Fear River. Music
lovers revel in two days of non-stop jazz and blues performed by nationally
and regionally recognized musicians on two stages. Seafood lovers enjoy
scrumptious seafood from some of the area's best restaurants. There's plenty
of shopping at booths hosted by crafters and local shop owners, a fine-arts
plaza and a wine tasting. For the kids, there is a special Kidz Zone with
inflatable amusements, magicians, face painters and much more. No coolers or
pets are allowed. Call the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at (910)
458-8434 for more information. Hours are Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday
11 AM to 6 PM. Battleship North Carolina Ghost
Ship October 24 & 25, 2008 The Battleship North
Carolina has been featured on numerous paranormal programs, and now you
can pilfer for poltergeists on your own. Staff and volunteers will lead you
through the cavernous bowels of the ship and regale you with numerous tales
from the ship's legendary history. Cost is $10 per person, cash only. Sometime in October Film Mid-October is an exciting time for area
filmmakers who've submitted entries in this annual competitive event.
Generally, several hundred film entries are submitted. The festival takes
place at various locations selected each year. Hosted by The Cape Fear
Independent Film Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to education
and promotion of the arts, the film festival is an opportunity for
showcasing selected works. The organization likes to focus on first-time
filmmakers and those from the Carolinas, especially this area. Call for
information on submission and festival details.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo October 30-November 9, 2008. For 10 days beginning
the last Thursday in October, the Cape Fear Fair & Expo comes to town. Ever
popular for family-style fun, the fair seems to get bigger every year. A
midway offers approximately 40 rides plus food and games. You'll enjoy the
livestock exhibits and competition, an agricultural tent, animal shows and
live entertainment. Admission, which includes parking, exhibits,
entertainment and all rides, is $12 Sunday through Thursday and $13 Fridays
and Saturdays ($10 advance purchase). Children younger than 2 get in free,
and some days are set aside as freebies for seniors. Hours are from 5 to 11
PM daily, with the exception of Saturdays, when hours are from noon to
midnight. Dreams Center
for Arts Education, Cabaret Fundraiser Each year the Dreams Center for Arts Education holds
its Cabaret Fundraiser to support their mission of providing free arts
education and opportunities for Wilmington's youth in need. The Cabaret
features a fabulous silent auction of visual art by local artists, as well
as live performances by some of Wilmington's most talented performing
artists. But it's the kids who steal the show, displaying the skills they've
learned from their teachers at Dreams. The event occurs in October at UNCW's
Warwick Center, and tickets cost $50. Halloween Festival The Halloween Festival is a popular, spooky event for
the brave and faint-hearted alike. Planners guarantee that you will get
totally scared from the haunted barn and haunted hayride that goes deep into
the dark, dark woods. If this isn't your taste, there is a not-so-scary
hayride and haunted barn along with carnival games and rides. A costume
contest is offered for children of all ages (including adults). Brunswick County Idol Show October 11, 2008. Open auditions for the Brunswick
County Idol Show are free and open to all Brunswick County residents 20
years of age and older. The Teen Brunswick Idol is open to all Brunswick
County residents 13 to 19. Judges are talent scouts and music
professionals. A cash prize of $500 is awarded in the adult category and one
of $250 is awarded in the teen category. Finalists present a show at the
Odell Williamson Auditorium, where the winners are announced at the end of
the show. Come and be amazed at the talent in Brunswick County! North Carolina Festival By the
Sea October 25 & 26, 2008. Thousands of people are
discovering this festival centered on a traditional Halloween carnival for
the island's children. On the last Saturday in October there's a parade on
the causeway and a huge outdoor festival beneath the bridge, with live
music, food and more than 160 crafts booths. Contests on the beach (no fee)
include kite flying, sand sculpture and a horseshoe toss. The fleet of feet
may participate in the 1K, 5K or 10K races (for a nominal fee). Saturday
night features an old-fashioned street dance with live music. Plan to
carpool and arrive early. (Parking laws are relaxed for the festival.)
Admission to the festival is free, and all proceeds benefit Holden Beach's
volunteer groups and community projects. North Carolina Oyster Festival October 18-19, 2008. If you can find a better
oyster-shucking competition, go there, but the N.C. Oyster Shucking
Championship at this Oyster Festival is hard to beat. A champion oyster
shucker is selected to compete in the national oyster-shucking competition
with hopes of going to the international competition in Ireland. Folks love
it so much there's even an amateur division. Featuring mountains of the
South Brunswick Islands' favorite food, in season at this time, the festival
also offers continuous live music, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment
for the kids, a 5K, 10K and fun run, an oyster stew cook-off and more. It is
always held the third weekend in October.
Stede Bonnet Regatta October 25, 2008. Traditionally held on the last
Saturday in October, this fun regatta has some unusual rules. All
participants are required to be turned out in buccaneer costumes and act
like pirates while the regatta is in progress (though there is no law
against continuing during the celebratory time after the race is complete).
It is recommended that spectators arrive in time for the captain's meeting
as this is a start-by-assignment regatta designed to bring the entire fleet
home at the same time. Autumn with Topsail October 18-19, 2008. Hosted by the
Historical Society of Topsail Island, this fall festival is a fund-raiser
for the historic Assembly Building. The festival features a juried Artists'
Court with many regional artists displaying and selling their works. There
is live music, a variety of food vendors, a beer and wine garden, games and
rides for kids. The Missiles and More Museum, housed in the Assembly
Building, is also open throughout the festival. On Saturday, activities
begin at 10 AM with entertainment starting at 11 AM. On Sunday, activities
begin at 11 AM and entertainment at 1 PM. A Saturday night concert at 7 PM
features a professional band playing beach music. Admission is $3.
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Annual Senior Follies November 1-2, 2008. Come on out and be
amazed at the talent in this Vaudeville-style showcase of Brunswick County
residents who are age 55 or older. It benefits the Brunswick County Habitat
for Humanity. Don't miss the fun!
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Film buffs and aspiring filmmakers should not miss this
four-day cinematic festival filled with outstanding feature films, shorts,
videos and live music. This annual non-competitive event draws entries from
all over the globe —more than 950 in 2007. More than 200 films are shown
during festivities so popular that North Carolina film-industry insiders —
actors, filmmakers, musicians and artists — make it a point to attend every
year. In 2002 MovieMaker magazine dubbed Cucalorus ''the best kept
secret on the indie fest circuit.'' Entries are accepted all year long; call
for details. Cucalorus has utilized venues all over Wilmington in
its 13-year run, including historic Thalian Hall, UNCW's Lumina Theater,
Citystage At Level 5 and the groovy Jengo's Playhouse. Admission options
range from the cost of a single feature film to a Festival Pass that
includes all screenings and VIP access to all private social events. Oh, in
case you’re wondering, a cucalorus is a filmmaker’s device used on a movie
set to create a dappled light effect, often known as a "cookie."
North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach November 28 and 29, 2008. This floating parade of
brightly lit and wildly decorated watercraft of all shapes and sizes is
one of the true highlights of the holiday season. It's free and
typically takes place at 6 PM on the Friday and Saturday of the last
weekend of November. A fireworks display following the flotilla signals
the start of this uniquely coastal celebration. A holiday fair, an arts
and crafts show, a children's art show, rides, food and performing
artists add to the festive atmosphere from 10 AM to 4 PM on
Saturday, and an elegant evening of dining and dancing follows the
spectacular parade of lights, colors and lavishly decorated sea vessels. Smith Island Art League
Thanksgiving Show November 29-30, 2008. Original artwork can be
purchased at this two-day Art League Thanksgiving Show, which is always held
the weekend following Thanksgiving Day. The league is comprised of Bald Head
Island residents and property owners, and full-time employees (over 18 years
of age) of the island. Artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. Topsail Island Holiday Boat Flotilla at Topsail Beach November 28, 2008. Topsail Island's Holiday Boat
Flotilla is a great way to add a little island vibe to the holiday
season. The annual parade of decorated and lighted boats sails down the
Intracoastal Waterway past Topsail Beach. Revelers can watch the
flotilla from the Assembly Building. Island of Lights Festival The Island of Lights Festival on Pleasure Island features a number of
weekend events, most of them free, beginning with Light Up The Lake on the
Friday evening following Thanksgiving. A fabulous Christmas Parade begins at
7:30 PM the next Friday night; that Saturday evening, the popular Holiday
Flotilla, featuring boats of all sizes in full seasonal regalia, runs from
Snow's Cut to Carolina Beach boat basin and back. The Island of Lights Tour
of Homes, held the following Saturday, features refreshments and Southern
hospitality on a self-guided tour of some of Carolina and Kure Beach's
elegant homes. For more information on these events or ticket prices for the
Tour of Homes, contact the number listed above.
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DecemberBattleship North Carolina Holiday
Lighting of the Ship December 5, 2008 – January 6, 2009 As part of historic downtown
Wilmington’s annual holiday light celebration, the Battleship North
Carolina is dressed in lights strung from the bow up to the masts and
down to the stern. Enjoy the show nightly from dusk to 11 PM. You can see
the view for free from downtown Wilmington. Christmas By-The-Sea Festival December 5-21, 2008. A colorful holiday parade on Oak Island begins a
nearly month-long celebration in the Southport-Oak Island area. Home tours,
band and choral concerts, and two lighted boat parades are some of the
events. Contact the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce at the numbers
listed above for a schedule. World's Largest Living Christmas Tree The lighting of the World's Largest Living Christmas Tree, an enormous
live oak, has been a Wilmington tradition since 1928. On a Friday evening in
early December, the town turns out with Santa, the mayor, a brass band and a
chorus, and the festivities begin at 5:35 PM. At 6:15 PM, the tree is lit to
the sounds of music and voices raised in song, and everyone joins in. The
tree remains lit nightly from 5:30 to 10 PM until New Year's Day. Hilton
Park is near the intersection of Castle Hayne Road and J.E.L. Wade Drive in
Wilmington. Old Wilmington by Candlelight December 6-7, 2008. This is one of the most popular and atmospheric of
the holiday home tours. Each year, about 20 of Wilmington's most historic
homes, churches and businesses are opened to guests for two days on the
first weekend in December. Stroll into Christmases past and see how
yesterday's lifestyles have been adapted to modern times. The tour is
self-guided. Times are Saturday from 4 to 8 PM and Sunday from 2 to 6 PM.
Call for ticket information and a list of homes on the tour. Candle Tea December 6, 2008. On the first Saturday in December, come to this warm,
friendly church any time between 10 AM to 2 PM to enjoy a tour of the
church, a brief explanation of Moravian history, spiced tea or sweet
Moravian coffee with cookies, and demonstrations of traditional Moravian
crafts. See the putz (Nativity scene), which has a special sound and light
show, then go to the crafts area where you'll see traditionally garbed men
and women making Moravian stars, beeswax candles, Advent wreaths and
Moravian cookies. These items plus crafts and carvings are available for you
to take home. Poplar Grove Christmas Open House Few places evoke the Southern charm of bygone days as well as Poplar
Grove Historic Plantation, especially at holiday time. Visitors easily step
back in time to a Victorian Christmas. Traditional craftspeople demonstrate
life's everyday necessities in decorated rooms of the 1850 manor house.
Other highlights include a Christmas tree with all the trimmings and
seasonal arts and crafts. Admission is free to this early December event.
The plantation staff views the annual Open House as a Christmas gift to the
community for its year-round support. Sneads Ferry Winter Fest For 15 years the folks in Sneads Ferry have been ushering in the holiday
season with Winter Fest. Winter Fest is usually held on the second weekend
in December and begins on Friday night with a tree lighting ceremony at 7
PM. Christmas trees decorated by area clubs add to the festive decorations.
Children are invited to a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning
between 7 and 11 AM. There is an arts and crafts show on Saturday between
the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM and Sunday between the hours of noon and 4 PM.
The festival entertainment schedule is posted in local newspapers. All
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Brunswick Concert
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December 7, 2008. A formal Christmas concert is
given by the Brunswick Concert Band and Brunswick Big Band (see the Music
section of
The Arts chapter) in Hatch Auditorium in the Baptist Assembly at the
easternmost tip of Oak Island. The blend of ages of the individuals who make
up this enthusiastic group and the blend of music — jazz, show tunes,
country, patriotic and swinging 1940s — always provide listening pleasure to
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Capture the holiday magic at Airlie Gardens by visiting the Holiday Light
Show. This elaborate show of landscape lighting and colorful lighted
displays runs nightly from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas. Musical
entertainment is included, and refreshments are available for purchase. Call
for times and admission fee. Kwanzaa Celebration The Kwanzaa Celebration is a seven-day celebration of African-American
roots, culture and tradition; it is held from the day after Christmas
through January 1. A variety of events are featured throughout the week of
Kwanzaa, culminating in a Kwanzaa Karnival that includes theatrical
performances, crafts for children and a community feast on the last day.
Foremost during the week is the daily lighting of a candle to symbolize one
of the seven principles. Drumming, storytelling and other activities focus
on African traditions and values. Watch the newspapers for details. And for New Year's . . . Island of Lights New Year's Eve Countdown Party Kure Beach (910) 458-7116, (910) 458-5507 End the year at this family-style, alcohol-free beach party in the heart
of Kure Beach. The Island of Lights festival begins in November and features
several local events, culminating with this explosive finale. Enjoy a street
dance with live beach music, munch popcorn and drink hot chocolate while
snuggling under a blanket on the sand, and watch the descent of an enormous
beach ball at midnight. Top it off with an impressive fireworks display, and
you've got yourself a true beach-style New Year's Eve to remember. Fun for
the whole family, it is free and begins at 10 PM. New Year's Eve
Riverboat Cruise Ring in 2009 aboard the Henrietta III
on a New Year's Eve riverboat cruise down the Cape Fear River in
Wilmington. Festivities include party favors, hors d'oeurves, a DJ and a
traditional Champagne toast at midnight. The cruise runs from 9 PM to
12:30 AM with boarding scheduled for 8:30 PM on Water Street, at the
foot of Dock Street. Advanced sale tickets are required. Call the phone
numbers above for more information or reservations.
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