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25octalldayDIY blown glass ornaments

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Looking for a super fantastic one of a kind holiday gift? Come create your own BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT with Studio Fuzzishu at A Christmas Shoppe in downtown
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Looking for a super fantastic one of a kind holiday gift? Come create your own BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT with Studio Fuzzishu at A Christmas Shoppe in downtown Wilmington. Each ornament takes about 10 minutes to make and 20-30 minutes to cool. Ornaments cost $25 a piece. Bring your family, work party, book club, 4H club, etc for a memorable holiday experience. Sessions are by appointment – RSVP to reserve your session today – 515.402.8143
*Children ages 9 – 13 will receive assistance from the artist and will solely blow the glass. Children ages 14 and over are able to do the complete process with parental permission. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accommodate children younger than 9 years of age
Time
October 25 (Friday) - December 30 (Monday)
Location
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216 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC
26octalldayDIY blown glass ornaments

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Looking for a super fantastic one of a kind holiday gift? Come create your own BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT with Studio Fuzzishu at A Christmas Shoppe in downtown
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Looking for a super fantastic one of a kind holiday gift? Come create your own BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT with Studio Fuzzishu at A Christmas Shoppe in downtown Wilmington. Each ornament takes about 10 minutes to make and 20-30 minutes to cool. Ornaments cost $25 a piece. Bring your family, work party, book club, 4H club, etc for a memorable holiday experience. Sessions are by appointment – RSVP to reserve your session today – 515.402.8143
*Children ages 9 – 13 will receive assistance from the artist and will solely blow the glass. Children ages 14 and over are able to do the complete process with parental permission. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accommodate children younger than 9 years of age
Time
October 26 (Saturday) - December 31 (Tuesday)
Location
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216 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC
01dec(dec 1)9:00 am02jan(jan 2)5:00 pm12/1-1/2 Cape Fear Festival of Trees

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9 a.m.-5 p.m. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is transformed into an enchanted forest of holiday trees decorated by businesses, organizations, and individual artists. Proceeds benefit the
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9 a.m.-5 p.m. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is transformed into an enchanted forest of holiday trees decorated by businesses, organizations, and individual artists. Proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Tickets: $10-$12. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach. Info: (910) 457-6942 or ncaquariums.org.
Time
December 1 (Sunday) 9:00 am - January 2 (Thursday) 5:00 pm EST
Location
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
01dec(dec 1)10:00 am24(dec 24)9:00 pm12/1-24 Covenant Moravian/Dewey’s Pop-Up Store

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Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. The best place in town to stock up on Moravian sugar cake, cookies, stars, and other Christmas items. The store is
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Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. The best place in town to stock up on Moravian sugar cake, cookies, stars, and other Christmas items. The store is sponsored by Covenant Moravian Church. Mayfaire Town Center, 890 Town Center Drive (next to Regal Mayfaire Cinema in Santa’s Workshop). For info: (910) 799-9256 or covenantmoravianwilmington@gmail.com.
Time
1 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 24 (Tuesday) 9:00 pm EST
Location
Mayfaire Town Center
6835 Main St., Wilmington, NC
05decallday14th International Conference on Biofuels & Biorefinery

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With a great pleasure, we invite you to "14th International Conference on
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With a great pleasure, we invite you to “14th International Conference on Biofuels and Biorefinery” During December 5-6, 2019 at, Dubai, UAE. Biofuels Conference 2019 would lay a platform for the interaction between experts around the world and aims in accelerating scientific discoveries. The main theme of the conference is “Securing the worlds future energy needs” |
Time
december 5 (Thursday) - 6 (Friday)
Location
Duplin Winery
505 N. Sycamore St., Rose Hill, NC
Organizer
Eclipse Artisan Boutique(910) 799-9883 or www.eclipseartisanboutique.com
05dec(dec 5)7:00 pm0610:00 pm12/5-6 Handel’s Messiah : Christmas Portion

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7 p.m. The Festival Chorus and soloists perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Admission: Free. Tickets available beginning Nov. 11 at the church. St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian
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7 p.m. The Festival Chorus and soloists perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Admission: Free. Tickets available beginning Nov. 11 at the church. St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St., Wilmington. Info: (910) 762-9693 or sacpc.org.
Time
5 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - 6 (Friday) 10:00 pm EST
Location
St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
1416 Market St., Wilmington, NC
05dec(dec 5)7:30 pm0610:30 pm12/5-6 Choir of St. Paul’s Concert

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7:30 p.m. The Choir of St. Paul’s Concert will feature the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra with a Christmas program including Handel’s Messiah. Tickets: $25. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
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7:30 p.m. The Choir of St. Paul’s Concert will feature the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra with a Christmas program including Handel’s Messiah. Tickets: $25. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St., Wilmington. Info: (910) 762-4578 or spechurch.com.
Time
5 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 6 (Friday) 10:30 pm EST
Location
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
16 North Sixteenth Street, Wilmington, NC
06dec4:00 pm6:00 pmBallet For Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Afternoon Performance)

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Is there any more perfect holiday experience than The Nutcracker? Delightful for both the young and the young at heart, this classic Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of Clara, a
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Is there any more perfect holiday experience than The Nutcracker? Delightful for both the young and the young at heart, this classic Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of Clara, a young girl, who is transported to a magical land where she fights giant mice, meets the Sugar Plum Fairy, and dances with the Nutcracker Prince. This showstopper sells out quickly, so get your tickets now and create wonderful holiday memories with the tiny dancers in your life.
Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
06dec4:00 pm07(dec 7)11:00 pm12/6-7 Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker

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Friday, 4 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Ballet for Young Audiences presents Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas story, The Nutcracker. Tickets: $20. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington. Info:
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Friday, 4 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Ballet for Young Audiences presents Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas story, The Nutcracker. Tickets: $20. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington. Info: (910) 632-2285 or thalianhall.org.
Time
6 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 7 (Saturday) 11:00 pm EST
Location
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC
06dec4:00 pm08(dec 8)9:00 pm12/6-8 Holiday Flea at BAC

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Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m. The Brooklyn Arts Center’s Holiday Flea features more than 50 vendors of vintage and retro objects, plus food
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Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m. The Brooklyn Arts Center’s Holiday Flea features more than 50 vendors of vintage and retro objects, plus food trucks and a cash bar. Tickets: $5. Kids under 12 are free. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North Fourth St., Wilmington. Info: brooklynartsnc.com.
Time
6 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 8 (Sunday) 9:00 pm EST
Location
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N Fourth St., Wilmington, NC
06dec5:00 pm22(dec 22)9:00 pm12/6-22 Enchanted Airlie

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5-7 p.m.; 7-9 p.m. Come celebrate the season with a self-guided tour of the gardens, featuring holiday lights and displays. Local vendors will serve hot chocolate, coffee, popcorn
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5-7 p.m.; 7-9 p.m. Come celebrate the season with a self-guided tour of the gardens, featuring holiday lights and displays. Local vendors will serve hot chocolate, coffee, popcorn and other holiday treats. Tickets (per carload) are only sold in advance. Admission: $30-$55. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington. Info: (910) 798-7700 or airliegardens.org.
Time
6 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 22 (Sunday) 9:00 pm EST
06dec5:00 pm8:00 pmA Merry Little Christmas Festival

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Poplar Grove welcomes you to a unique European Winter Bazaar experience. Please join us for our Merry Little Christmas Festival
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Poplar Grove welcomes you to a unique European Winter Bazaar experience. Please join us for our Merry Little Christmas Festival that will run for two weekends: December 6, 7 and 8 and December 13, 14 and 15! Shop with arts and craft vendors both weekends among intimate pathways over which magical starry lights flicker and glow. The grounds and barnyard will be decorated with seasonal vignettes and interactive activities for the kids and the historic manor house will be open for evening candlelit tours. Visit www.poplargrove.org for full details on this magical Christmas experience!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, NC
Organizer
Poplar Grove Plantation(910) 686-9518 or www.poplargrove.org
06dec5:30 pm6:30 pmSpirit of the Holidays Cruise

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Start a New Holiday Tradition!Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. Cruises begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving and go through
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Start a New Holiday Tradition!
Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. Cruises begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving and go through the weekend after Christmas.
Join us this magical time of the year and celebrate with family & friends while local musicians perform your favorite Holiday songs.
Featuring special Holiday Cheer from our Full Bar and tasty treats!
The Wilmington catamaran is fully enclosed and boasts a full bar with coffee, hot chocolate, wine, beer, spirits and more! No coolers allowed; however, you may bring snacks to enjoy while cruising.
Adults: $20
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Wilmington Water Tours
212 S. Water St., Wilmington
06dec6:00 pm9:00 pmEXHIBITION OPENING PARTY: "Illumination"

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Celebrate the fifth year of Illumination! Experience illuminated sculptures created by artists from across the U.S. while enjoying a festive evening with light refreshments, cash bar and music with El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars. The party offers a musical mixed bag of r&b, pop, funk, and soul with El Jaye Johnson – guitar, trumpet, vocals, Shaun Hargett – drums, Carlo Rouse – bass, Sherome Clay – keys, vocals and Darryl Murrill- saxophone. Purchase tickets online: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at CAM’s Visitor Services desk.
CAM Members: $10.00, Non-Members: $16.00
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Cameron Art Museum
3201 South Seventeenth St., Wilmington, NC
06dec7:00 pm9:00 pmBallet For Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Evening Performance)

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Is there any more perfect holiday experience than The Nutcracker? Delightful for both the young and the young at heart, this classic Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of Clara, a
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Is there any more perfect holiday experience than The Nutcracker? Delightful for both the young and the young at heart, this classic Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of Clara, a young girl, who is transported to a magical land where she fights giant mice, meets the Sugar Plum Fairy, and dances with the Nutcracker Prince. This showstopper sells out quickly, so get your tickets now and create wonderful holiday memories with the tiny dancers in your life.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC
Organizer
Thalian Hall(910) 632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org
06dec7:30 pm10:30 pm12/6 Island of Lights Christmas Parade

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7:30 p.m. This annual parade features holiday floats, bands and Santa Claus. Parade route runs from Atlanta Avenue down Lake Park Blvd. to Federal Point Plaza. Admission: Free.
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7:30 p.m. This annual parade features holiday floats, bands and Santa Claus. Parade route runs from Atlanta Avenue down Lake Park Blvd. to Federal Point Plaza. Admission: Free. Atlanta Avenue and South Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach. For info: (910) 458-5507 or pleasureislandoflights.com.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm EST
Location
Carolina Beach
06dec7:30 pmChoir of St. Paul's Concert: Handel's Messiah

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Choir of St. Paul's Concert: Handel's MessiahThursday, December 5, 7:30 PM
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Choir of St. Paul’s Concert: Handel’s Messiah
Thursday, December 5, 7:30 PM
Friday, December 6, 7:30 PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (16th & Market)
ADMISSION: $25
Ronnie Wise, conductor
Nancy King, soprano
Mary Gayle Greene, mezzo soprano
Melvin Ezzell, tenor
John Callison, baritone
Enjoy Handel’s Messiah performed by the Choir of Saint Paul’s with soloists and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra in the exquisite acoustics of the St. Paul’s sanctuary.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
16 North Sixteenth Street, Wilmington, NC
Organizer
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church(910) 762-4578 or www.spechurch.com
06dec10:00 pm08(dec 8)8:00 pm12/6-8, 13-15 A Merry Little Christmas Festival

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Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Among this year’s offerings are arts and crafts vendors, a bonfire, outdoors screening of Christmas classics (including
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Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Among this year’s offerings are arts and crafts vendors, a bonfire, outdoors screening of Christmas classics (including The Polar Express) and much more. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 U.S. 17 North, Wilmington. Info: (910) 686-9518 or poplargrove.org.
Time
6 (Friday) 10:00 pm - 8 (Sunday) 8:00 pm EST
Location
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, NC
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