Area Events
Thursday, 12/29/2011 – Sunday, 01/08/2012
The Full Monty
City Stage presents the musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British film of the same name. Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their “Girls’ Night Out,” unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun. All performances will be at Thalian Hall. Dec 29-Jan 1; Jan 5-8. Sunday performances are matinee at 3pm. Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve Gala includes show, drinks and food. 910-264-2602
Thalian Hall Main Stage
304 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.citystagenc.com
Saturday, 12/31/2011 11:00 AM
New Year’s Noon Countdown @ The Children’s Museum
Join us as we count down the New Year at Noon! Noise Makers, confetti and a good ole’ fashion countdown at noon! Free with admission. Call 910.254.3534 for more information.
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.playwilmington.org
Saturday, 12/31/2011 8:00 PM
Keller Williams in Concert
Originally from Fredericksburg, VA, Keller Williams began performing in the early 1990s. His music combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, funk, and other assorted genres. For this New Year’s Eve show expect some of his ‘one-man jam-band’ act plus appearances with Keller & the Keels, and Kdublicious. Doors: 8pm; Concert: 9pm. Tickets: $40 Advance: $50 Day of show.
Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews
516 North 4th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.brooklynartsnc.com
Saturday, 12/31/2011 9:00 PM
Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown
The New Year’s Celebration will be held at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk near the Gazebo. Don’t miss the giant lighted beach ball being dropped at midnight followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration. This free family-friendly event will feature a DJ and dancing with refreshments and party favors available for purchase. In an Island of Lights tradition, there will be a raffle, with the winner taking home the original artwork for the 2011 official Christmas card and ornament. Bring the family to join the festivities.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.islandoflights.org/newyears.html
Saturday, 12/31/2011 9:00 PM
New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise
Cruise into the new year aboard the Henrietta III Riverboat. The cruise along the Cape Fear River includes a heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet, entertainment, party favors and a champagne toast. Pre-paid Reservations Required. All ABC Permits. For more information call 910.343.1611 or 800.676.0162.
Henrietta III Riverboat
Water & Dock Streets
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cfrboats.com
Thursday, 01/05/2012 6:30 PM
Jazz at the CAM with El Jaye Johns & the Port City All Stars
The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. 910-395-5999 or www.capefearjazz.com
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com
January 14, 2012
Hidden Battleship
For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers’ country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office, torpedo area), Engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship’s radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes!
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $45 per person. Reservations only.
The tour is limited to ages 12 and older and limited to 40 participants per time slot. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Choose between a morning (8:30 – 12:30) or afternoon (1:30 – 5:30) tour. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, January 12th.
http://www.battleshipnc.com
Monday, 01/16/2012 12:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Wilmington honors Dr. King’s memory on the third Monday of January with a commemorative parade on Castle Street, beginning at noon. 910-352-2473 for more information.
Downtown Wilmington
5th Ave & Castle Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Saturday, 01/21/2012 – Sunday, 01/22/2012
4th Annual Cold Stroke Classic
Featureing a 3.5-mile Recreational course or 7-mile Elite course with a cash purse and prizes for winner. The event also includes a SUP race clinic, manufacturer’s expo with demonstrations, live entertainment and a banquet. For registration, accommodation, banquet, clinic and race details, visit www.coldstrokeclassic.com
Blockade Runner Resort
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.coldstrokeclassic.com
Saturday, 01/21/2012 10:00 AM – Sunday, 01/22/2012 4:00 PM
147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher
“The Lights of the Great Armada: 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher.” The Battle of Fort Fisher was the largest amphibious operation of the Civil War. Topics include the Union Navy & Marine Corps operations, Confederate sailors and marines. Free. 910.458.5538 or email fisher@ncdcr.gov
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/fisher.htm
Saturday, 01/21/2012 8:00 PM
New York Voices
Thalian Hall welcomes the Grammy-winning vocal jazz quartet synonymous with exquisite airtight musical perfection. Like Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Singers Unlimited and Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices is heralded among the stellar vocal groups on the globe, infusing jazz, Brazilian, R&B, big band, classical and pop arrangements with unequalled musical brilliance. Box Office: 910.632.2285; 800.523.2820
Thalian Hall Main Stage
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Sunday, 01/22/2012 3:00 PM – Monday, 01/23/2012
Pied Piper Theatre: Aladdin
This well-loved tale of a very special genie with a very special lamp, permits the whole family to travel together through a very magical bazaar — all the way to Aladdin’s magic cavern. Box Office: 910.632.2285; 800.523.2820
Thalian Hall Main Stage
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Friday, 01/27/2012 8:00 PM
Dad’s Garage Improv Theatre
Think SNL with your input. The show goes at a hysterical pace and induces nonstop belly laughs. If the idea of a completely unscripted evening of theatre scares you, there’s no need to worry as it’s taken Dad’s Garage years to learn how to be this reckless in front of other people. It’s wildly smart comedy from the funniest people in Atlanta, proving that city’s improv is “second” to none. The night could get raucous. Box Office: 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820. $25/20/14
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Saturday, 01/28/2012 – Sunday, 01/29/2012
2012 Home EXPO & Remodeling Show
With more than 80 exhibitors offering the latest in home improvement products and services including the latest ways to make your living space more eco friendly. The EXPO also includes seminars with tips on reducing energy costs, gardening and more! FREE. Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4. For more info call 910-799-2611.
CFCC Schwartz Center
601 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonhomeexpo.com
Saturday, 01/28/2012 10:00 AM – Sunday, 01/29/2012 4:00 PM
Cape Fear Model Railroad Show & Sale, 15th Annual
The show will feature model railroad dealers as well as “O”, 027, “G” and “HO” scale modular layouts. Free clinics by Tom Staley from “Tom’s Train Station”, Cary, NC, door prizes and raffles. Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Tickets are $5 adults; $3 children; 5 and under free. For more information call 910.270.2696 or 910.371.9595.
American Legion Post 10
702 Pinegrove Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
www.capefearmodelrailroadclub.org
Thursday, 02/02/2012 – Saturday, 02/04/2012
NC Jazz Festival, 32nd Annual
This is one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast and a STS Top 20 Event. We will open Thursday night featuring 3 hours of different styles of jazz. Friday and Saturday nights we will return to our 7 sets of traditional jazz with a different leader for each set. Our all-star musicians are all world renowned and include guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, Dion Tucker on trombone, vocalist Nicki Parrott, John Royen, a powerful pianist from New Orleans. For additional festival information and reservations 910-793-1111 or ncjazzfest@yahoo.com
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
301 N. Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.ncjazzfestival.com
Thursday, 02/02/2012 – Sunday, 02/05/2012
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird was first published in 1960 winning the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. It was adapted for the screen, winning Oscars for the script and for Gregory Peck (best actor in a leading role). Now, the Thalian Assocations presents this popular stage version which continues to be one of the most inspiring of the American classics addressing the themes of racial injustice and the loss of innocence. Thur-Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Box Office: 910-632-2285; 800-523-2820.
Thalian Hall Main Stage
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalian.org
Friday, 02/03/2012 – Sunday, 02/05/2012
Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival
Friday Night – Grand Tasting – Take your pleasure as participating regional vintners and chocolatiers offer their best for ampling and sale. Tickets: $40 in advance/$45 at door. Saturday & Sunday – Sip, Nibble & Sigh – enjoy a tasting tour of the best Caolina wineries, sampe sweet sensations from the region’s signature chocolatiers and revel in the good things in life with demonstrations, informal talks, raffles and more chocolate! Tickets: $12 in advance ($11 for groups of 15 or more)/$15 at door. Hours: Fri 7:30-10, Sat 11-6, Sun noon-4. 910-512-9948, 910-742-0120.
Coastline Conference & Event Center
505 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Thursday, 02/09/2012 6:30 PM
Jazz at the CAM with Stardust
The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. 910-395-5999 or www.capefearjazz.com
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com
Friday, 02/17/2012 – Saturday, 02/18/2012
East Coast Shag Classic
The East Coast Shag Classic is a weekend event filled with live beach bands, shag lessons, line dancing and the East Coast Shag Classic Competition. For more information contact, info@eastcoastshagclassic.com.
Blockade Runner Resort
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.eastcoastshagclassic.com
February 18, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Firepower Program
Learn about and explore the Battleship’s 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). The finest guns are of little use without the means to direct their fire accurately at the target. Presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms and the combat information center operated. Participants will enjoy a lively, engaging, in-depth program with presentations, hands-on experience, and serious exploration for adult learners.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $95 per person. Reservations Required
The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, February 16, 2012. Program includes a box lunch.
Tuesday, 02/21/2012 8:00 PM
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Welcome the 15-time Grammy-nominated, world-renowned South African vocal ensemble introduced to world audiences thru Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed at two Nobel Peace Prize Ceremonies, for Pope John Paul II in Rome, for President Nelson Mandela, at the Summer Olympics and for the Queen of England at Royal Albert Hall. Their three Grammy wins span from 1986 to 2009. $38/30/18. Box Office: 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Friday, 02/24/2012 10:00 AM – Saturday, 02/25/2012 4:00 PM
7th Annual Civil War Living History
The Cameron Art Museum commemorates the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road on the museum’s historic site. The site is where Major General Robert F. Hoke made his last stand against Union soldiers comprised primarily of US Colored Troops in the final fight for Wilmington on 2/20/1865. This year the annual event will feature a Ghost Walk Friday night and Confederate, Union and U.S. Colored Troop reenactors on site to provide a glimpse into the camp life of soldiers in the 1860s. Free an open to the public. Schedule of events TBA. 910-395-5999
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com
Saturday, 02/25/2012 12:30 PM
Tidewater Camellia Club Annual Show & Sale, 62nd Annual
Come and see approximately a thousand camellia blooms, grown inside and outdoors. The blooms will compete for exquisite prizes and more importantly, “bragging rights”. A panel of American Camellia Society certified judges adjudicates the blooms. tidewatercamellia@ec.rr.com
Arab Shrine Club
4510 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org/
Tuesday, 02/28/2012 8:00 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis returns to Wilmington with the internationally acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, bandleader, advocate for the arts, and educator, Mr. Marsalis has helped propel jazz to the forefront of American culture. Tickets: $75/$55. 910-962-3500; 800-732-3643
UNCW Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
http://uncw.edu/arts/jlco.html
Thursday, 03/01/2012 6:30 PM
Jazz at the CAM – The Wahl Project
The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. 910-395-5999 or www.capefearjazz.com
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.cameronartmuseum.com
Friday, 03/09/2012 8:00 PM
Marie Josee Lord: Bouillon (Jambalya)
Glorious artistry by the beautiful young soprano awarded the Prix d’Excellence de la Culture by Quebec Opera Foundation. With piano and violin accompaniment, she entwines Gordon Lightfoot, Verdi, Lama, Gershwin, Bizet, Joni Mitchell and more into a musical feast. $25/20/14. Box Office: 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Friday, 03/16/2012 9:00 AM – Sunday, 03/18/2012 5:00 PM
Cape Fear Wildlife Expo, 4th Annual
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy three days of hunting and fishing exhibitors, wildlife art displays, decoys, boats and accessories, truck and ATV displays, Hunter Safety Certification Class, fly fishing demos, and fun for the entire family. Call 843-902-6532 or email wc@capefearwildlifeexpo.com for more information. NEW! 2012 Kids Gone Wild! March 16, 8:30-1:30. Academic workshops, creative writing and visual arts contest, and the ever-popular scavenger hunt! FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required. Request an application by email to ncqdma@yahoo.com or contact Judy Gardner at 919-552-9449.
Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.capefearwildlifeexpo.com/Expo.htm
Saturday, 03/17/2012 8:45 AM
8th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patricks Lo-Tide Run
This race is a tribute to two truly amazing men whose paths crossed in Carolina Beach. The 10K Run starts at Harper and Canal Sts, the 5K Run at 213 Cape Fear Blvd and both end on the beach in front of the Boardwalk. This is a Flat PR course with USTAF Certification. The proceeds will be given to one or more cancer patients and their family. Please see the website for more information.
Downtown Carolina Beach
Cape Fear Blvd & Harper/Canal Sts.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.lotiderun.org
Saturday, 03/17/2012 10:00 AM – Sunday, 03/18/2012 5:00 PM
Coastal Living Show, 33rd Annual
The Wilmington Woman’s Club 33rd Annual Coastal Living Showcase features over 100 vendors selling their wares. Everything you could want or need for great Coastal Living is at the show featureing over 100 vendors selling their wares and demonstrating the latest trends in everything from physical fitness to scents. In keeping with the theme of the show, Making Life Better in 2012, all proceeds go to various non-profits to promote better living in the community. Tickets $5. greid@ec.rr.com or 910-251-5031
Cape Fear C.C. Schwartz Center
411 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com
Saturday, 03/17/2012 11:00 AM
14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This is our 14th Parade and includes a spectrum of music, civic, social, military, educational, and religious groups, approaching some 50 units. Best place for viewing is Riverfront Park vicinity. The Parade begins at the Schwartz Center west parking lot of CCFC, making a loop down Second Street, to Dock Street, over to Water Street and North to the finish near the Convention Center. 910-686-5498
Downtown Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28401
Sunday, 03/18/2012 6:30 AM
Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon
The 3rd Annual Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon presented by Landfall Realty. The marathon and half marathon “Miles of Madness” will start at Wrightsville Beach and travel a route through the scenic Landfall Community in Wilmington. The events draw competitors from all over the country. Runner’s World ranked this Marathon as one of the top ten races that qualified runners for the Boston Marathon. Call 910.297.4973 for more information.
Wrightsville Beach
Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.com
March 17, 2012 – 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Battleship NC Power Plant Program
Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship’s power plant. Learn in detail about the ship’s eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbo generators, along with electrical distribution, water distillation, and steering mechanisms. Our program features classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $50 per person. Registration Required.
The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and is limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Wednesday, 03/21/2012 – Wednesday, 03/28/2012
Encore Spring Restaurant Week 2012
Some of the Cape Fear Coast’s finest restaurants will offer awe-inspiring, pre-fixe meals prepared especially for Restaurant Week. Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy the most delicious week of Spring. Nearly 50 local restaurants participate in the bi-annual event, featuring dining opportunities that won’t break the bank. Check the website frequently for up-to-date information.
Various Restaurants
Around the area
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.encorerestaurantweek.com
Friday, 03/23/2012 8:00 PM
Sagapool
Six musicians plus guitar, bass, accordion, percussion, banjo, piano, glockenspiel, Rhodes, violin and clarinet equal a world-scape of exuberant joy. Having formed in 1999 at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montreal, Sagapool’s music travels without borders, sharing the exuberance of its first loves – gypsy music, gypsy swing and klezmer – layered with rhythms of a world at-large. $25/20/14. Box Office: 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.thalianhall.org
Saturday, 03/24/2012 9:00 AM – Sunday, 03/25/2012
Wrightsville Beach Biathlon
The Wrightsville Beach Biathlon was the first biathlon held anywhere that replaces swimming with the growing sport of paddleboarding. Also unique to the event, the run portion will take place totally on the oceanfront sand. This hard sand 4-mile course will present a different challenge than the typical paved road race.
Blockade Runner Beach Resort Dock
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
April 6, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival
Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts along with a bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides for guests to enjoy. Make sure to bring your camera and take pictures with Buddy the Battleship Bunny. Egg hunts will run throughout the event so that kids are guaranteed a chance to find eggs and will be able to “hunt” as many times as they like. There will be excitement everywhere you turn so come to have fun and enjoy the festivities. We’ve talked with the Easter Bunny and he told us that he has even more surprises this year. Stay tuned as the eggs and festivities hop out of the basket. Battleship admission not included.
Battleship North Carolina Battleship Park Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.
May 16 – 19, 2012
Battleship Association Annual Crew Reunion
The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship’s crew and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the next one scheduled for May 16 – 19, 2012. The crew and families very much look forward to their annual return to the Battleship to share stories, visit old friends and make new ones. The love they have for their ship makes a powerful bond. Darrell Adams publishes their newsletter, the TARHEEL, several times a year. Mr. Adams also runs the Association “chat line”, which helps everyone stay in touch. The crew has been a tremendous asset to the Battleship through the years. They have given thousands of artifacts, recorded oral histories, donated funds, helped found the Friends of the Battleship, volunteered countless hours, and served on the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission. The Battleship staff is proud to preserve their ship and share their story. The Battleship would love to help crew members and their families reconnect with their Ship. If you are interested in joining the USS NC Battleship Association or finding out about the annual crew reunion, please contact Museum Services Director Kim Sincox.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
May 19, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NC Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
July 4, 2012 – 9:05 PM
16th Annual Battleship Blast
Noted as Coastal Living’s 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society’s award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular, and the City of Wilmington present the 2012 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, Star News Media, WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. At 9:05pm the Battleship fireworks spectacular will begin. You don’t want to miss this year as the fireworks display will take on new forms that have never been seen in Wilmington before. Primary viewing for the fireworks will be from downtown Wilmington. The entire Battleship complex on Eagles Island will be closed at 6:00pm and all vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm. Therefore, come early and visit the equally impressive Battleship NORTH CAROLINA before the activities in the evening.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
http://www.battleshipnc.com
August 11, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission. Only on August 11th, Civil War re-enactors will be interpreting the Blue & Gray Navies.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
September 29, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797 http://www.battleshipnc.com
October 13, 2012
Hidden Battleship
For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers’ country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office, torpedo area), Engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship’s radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes!
Battleship NC Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797 http://www.battleshipnc.com
Admission/Fees: $45.00 Per Person. Pre-Registration Required.
The tour is limited to ages 12 and older and limited to 40 participants per time slot. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Choose between a morning (8:30 – 12:30) or afternoon (1:30 – 5:30) tour. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, October 11th.
October 30, 2012 – 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash
Trick or Treat aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends have come back to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares it is the best location for the family to share. But don’t be frightened and don’t you fret we promise we’ll provide a zoo with animals to pet. With candy and sweets there’s plenty of treats you’ll be asking yourself what more should I eat. Come have fun on the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for the 4th annual Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash. Carnival festivities with popcorn, tattoos, caricature drawings and bounce house included trick-or-treaters of all ages will be begging not to leave.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797 http://www.battleshipnc.com
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.
December 1, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
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