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Wilmington is the center of attraction in southeastern North Carolina. The city and its local organizations provide residents with a wide spectrum of activities, both cultural and recreational. There are a number of community events held throughout the year including the annual Azalea Festival in the spring and Riverfest in the fall. The Azalea Festival is held in the Historic District where azaleas and oleanders abound. Many of the homes have extensive gardens and are opened to the public during the event.

Riverfest is an event that truly represents the revitalization of the business district. Since its inception in 1979, the event has grown to include more than 160 craft vendors, 25 concessions, entertainment on three stages, fireworks, the Great Waiter’s Wine Race, Run The River, exhibits and of course the Children’s Area. The economic impact of the festival has been estimated at over three million dollars per year.

The spirit of the citizens can also be seen in the number of cultural facilities located in the larger urban area. Thalian Hall hosts a number of wonderful productions, both musical and dramatic. The Studio Theater produces Avant-garde, experimental theater and adult comedies. The Community Arts Center offers classes and sponsors productions for adults and children. Downtown Wilmington also houses many art galleries, music shops and the Cape Fear Museum.

St. John’s Museum of Art, the only museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting the art of North Carolina, holds a rare collection of Mary Cassatt prints as well as work by famed resident artists Minnie Evans, Elisabeth Augusta Chant and Claude Howell. Temporary exhibitions of paintings, prints and art glass can also be seen. The museum also boasts a sculpture garden as the background setting for afternoon concerts.

Wilmington nightlife is spurred by an array of dance clubs, jazz bars, local and touring musicals, venues for rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues all within paces of each other in the 55-block area of the downtown commercial district. The Riverwalk is a great place to take a walk, enjoy a hot dog from a street vendor, listen to street musicians and watch the flow of the river.