Landfall, NC residents are just a short ride from Wrightsville Beach’s spectacular “Lumina Daze” event to benefit Wrightsville Beach Museum. The August 30th fundraiser is being held at The Blockade Runner Hotel and runs from 5-10PM.
- Lumina Public Pavilion circa 1905 from Wrightsville Beach Museum
The evening features shag music by Buddy Skipper and the Jetty Jumpers and you can step back in time with the big band sounds of the Wilmington Big Band. The Harmony Belles and Chordsmen will be making a return appearance as well.
A DVD of Wrightsville Beach history through Bill Creasy’s photograph and postcard collections will be shown during the course of the evening and there will be a screen presentation of Bathing Beauties .
Fun and games for all ages is planned (think limbo contest and bean bag toss, as well as face painting and a cakewalk). Writer Virginia Kuhn will be autographing copies of Wrightsville Beach Museum’s new book Tide and Time, a history of the beach that features photgraphs from local collections.
There will be food and beverages enough to keep everyone happily satisfied and you can count on having an extraordinarily good time at this very entertaining and worthwhile event just a short ride over the bridge from Wilmington NC.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets please call 910.256.2569 or log onto the museum website at www.wbmuseum.com.
On August 15, 2009 Landfall property owners will have the opportunity to join other area residents supporting First in Families of Southeastern NC in a one-of-a-kind event featuring artists painting at differenet locations throughout downtown Wilmington, NC. These artistic pieces will then be auctioned off at Chandler’s Wharf beginning at 7:00PM
A new addition this year is the Boardwalk Blast, a Battle of the Bands that has its final round of competition on August 8th from 1-5PM. Talented area musicians have been competing over the course of three prior events to whittle down the field to just two bands who will duel throughout the afternoon to see who claims the grand prize. What a great way for Landfall families, friends, and neighbors to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Landfall property owners and their neighbors from all around the region will be enjoying The Cape Fear Blues Festival that runs from July 24th through the 26th in Wilmington, NC. This three day event kicks off at 6:00PM on Friday with a FREE Downtown Sundown Concert Series performance at Riverfront Park (or you can reserve your seat on the Heniretta III for a 7:30PM Cape Fear Blues Cruise). Performers will include Elliott & The Untouchables, El-Jaye Johnson, Tommy B. & The Stingers, and Spider Mike Bochey. The Cruise sells out every year, so buy your tickets in advance! The day’s festivities end with the Post Cruise Party at the Rusty Nail.
Landfall NC property owners and Country Club of Landfall members anxiously await the July Fourth activities planned for the weekend. Friday, July 3, dinner will be served at the Landfall Clubhouse before the big fireworks show that blasts off at 9:15. Saturday, July 4, is jammed packed with festivities for everyone! A 5K run/2K walk is scheduled to start off the day at 7:30am. Afterwards, kids’ games will be set up at the soccer field and continue until the soft ball game begins at 11:45. Poolside will be rocking with DJ music, games, and a hot dog/hamburger cookout. At 3:30 spectators line the streets of Landfall as the Motor Vehicle Parade passes by on its way to the clubhouse for the Flag Raising Ceremony held in front of the Landfall Clubhouse with special guests, Uncle Sam, Miss Liberty and the Landfall Color Guard. The day ends with a delicious old-fashioned cookout with all your American favorites… A fabulous way to socialize with friends and celebrate our independence in style!! Owning real estate in Landfall NC provides unending opportunites for having fun.
The adventure begins at 3:00PM on June 25 with registration for all competitors at the Wrightsville Beach Marina. A Captain’s party follows from 6:00-9:00PM that same day. Fishing times are Friday and Saturday from 8:30AM-3:00PM. Friday’s festivities will end with a cookout starting at 6:00PM and Saturday’s Grand Finale Party starts at 7:00PM and will end at 10:00PM. The Awards Ceremony takes place during the Finale Party.
You can get a really good look at live birds of prey on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Halyburton Park, Wilmington NC. At 6:30 PM see a Peregrine Falcon and an Eastern Screech Owl, along with other birds of prey from the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. Get a closer look at live birds of prey and learn about their habitats, eating habits and lots more about these remarkable birds, some of which may be seen in and around Landfall NC.