Last Chance for White Pants Gala
August is hot with things to do and events not to miss. Close out this beautiful summer we have had with a few outings with good friends. Be sure to add a few good deeds to your good times by joining us for the 2nd Annual Ban the Bags Fill the Packs Foster Pantry Benefit on Sunday, August 25th, and by attending the Last Chance for White Pants Gala at Audi Cape Fear on Saturday, August 24th.
These are just a few of our personal August favorites, so feel free to let us know what we're missing so we don't miss out!
August happenings:
Books, Beer, & Jazz Piano
August 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Old Books on Front, Downtown
Have you ever checked out Old Books on Front? If you haven’t it’s worth checking out and here is a cool opportunity to (even if you have been). Go enjoy being surrounded by extensive collection of books, drink wine while listening to some cool jazz by James Jarvis.
http://www.oldbooksonfrontst.com/node/32042
Gin Blossoms
August 6 @ 6:00pm
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
The venue, the energy, and the music combine to make nights at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater magical.
Artistry in Jazz Concert
August 9, 2019 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
The Artistry in Jazz Concert is a group of 21 local musicians and a vocalist. Join them as they play at the Gazebo at Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
https://artistryinjazz.net/2019-events
The 3rd Annual Thunder Roll at Thalian
August 10, 2019
1 and 3pm
Thalian Hall
Thalian Hall is one of the last, if not the last theatre in America that still has a Thunder Roll sound effect machine made up as cannon balls rolling down rafters.
www.thalianhall.org
14thAnnual O'Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest
August 16, 2019 to August 18, 2019
8am and 4pm
Wrightsville Beach
One of the biggest surfing competitions on the East Coast is held right here in Wilmington at Wrightsville Beach. The O'Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am attracts surfers from around the globe.
https://www.facebook.com/events/661526917607546/
43rd Annual North Carolina Shell Show
August 23, 2019 to August 25, 2019
Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday, 9am to 3pm.
Coastline Conference & Event Center
The North Carolina Shell Club presents the 43rd Annual North Carolina Shell Show a great collection from the casual collectors on the beach, and the most experienced malacologists and naturalists.
http://www.ncshellclub.com/ShlShwGen.htm
2nd Annual Lagerfest
August 24, 2019 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
The 2nd Annual Lagerfest is a festival of North Carolina lagers with live music with Nathan Kornegay and L Shape Lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/327737424834646/
Last Chance for White Pants Gala
August 24, 2019 @ 7pm-midnight
Audi Cape Fear
This annual Lower Cape Fear Hospice Benefit is considered the "party of the year" in Wilmington. Party with a purpose this month...and don't forget your white pants!
https://www.lcfh.org/ways-to-give/foundation-events/white-pants-gala/
2nd Annual Ban the Bags Fill the Packs Foster Pantry Fundraiser
August 25, 2019 @ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Coastal Select Properties
Join us for food, drinks, mingling, and filling the packs for foster kids who deserve a fresh start and belongings of their own as they transition out of the homes they're in. Please bring at least one backpack and as many items from the list as you can so we can give foster children a small piece of the security they crave.
https://www.facebook.com/events/691950307912817/