http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgwH34_rpvI&feature=youtube_gdata
John Hinnant
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Great media coverage for a downtown Wilmington entrepreneur
Click the link for the story and photo credit - via Star News -
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100129/ARTICLES/100129616/1002?Title=Mark-Bryant-8217-s-passion-for-quality-overflows-in-workmanship-
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What do you think they'll find?
Trust Building.
I took this picture of the trench in the Front Street Improvement Project. I was in front of the alley between the old Tom's Drug and Momentum Surf Shop.
The blue pipe in the back ground is the new water main, so I'll assume the big line running parallel in the foreground is an old water line. The question is, what is bisecting it ...
It looks like a sewer line, but I need to confirm. We thought yesterday there was an artesian well in the area because of the water pooling. But as a layman (me) I guess this intersection of pipes is likely the source.
I sent the Director of Public Services an email tonight betting how many more junctions like this we'll find. If we find at least 5 more, he owes me lunch ...
Friday, January 15, 2010
One Tree Hill Fan Fest
One Tree Hill, which is filmed here in downtown Wilmington, is hosting a Fan Fest. I've copied the press release from the Tourism Development Authority below.
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Connie Nelson, Communications/PR Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
910-341-4030, ext. 120 or 910-617-2370 (cell) January 15, 2010
“ONE TREE HILL” FANS TO MEET IN WILMINGTON, NC JANUARY 17-19
Wilmington, NC: On Sunday, January 17 a “One Tree Hill” Fan Reunion will commence in Wilmington, North Carolina where The CW Television Network series is filmed. Organized and planned by a fan of the show, the reunion will bring 30 fans from across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
The concept of a “One Tree Hill” (OTH) fan reunion first took shape when Christy-Anne Arancibia created a live online chat room for fans during the show’s sixth season (2008). A single reunion comment generated a flurry of interest so the Florida fan attempted to organize one back in March 2009. When that reunion attempt failed to materialize, Christy-Anne decided to reach out to social media and OTH fan websites. She also used an external registration site to register participants. Six months in the making, the “One Tree Hill” Fan Reunion is scheduled for January 17-19, 2010.
Fans will meet for the first time during a welcome orientation and group dinner on Sunday. Their itinerary includes a private tour of EUE/Screen Gems Studios; a motorcoach tour of locations used during the show’s seven seasons; and a dinner at Hell’s Kitchen, a location for “One Tree Hill” (The CW, 2003-present) and “Dawson’s Creek” (The WB, 1998-2003). Monday evening’s activities include viewing the current episode of “One Tree Hill.” Fans will also have an opportunity to explore the destination on their own prior to their departure on Tuesday. Several international participants will arrive early and/or extend their stays beyond the reunion dates.
“The fans are looking most forward to the studio tour," states Christy-Anne. When asked what one surprise would make the top of their wish list, she responded: "We would love to run into the cast and crew that give us this amazing show week after week."
Planning the reunion was not without challenges. According to Christy-Anne, keeping registration costs affordable and making reservations without knowing how many people would actually register were especially challenging. She praises the Wilmington area businesses that have helped make the reunion a success, with a special thanks to the Hilton Wilmington Riverside’s staff for their friendly service. Christy-Anne hopes that “One Tree Hill” is picked up by The CW for an 8th season so she can reunite the group of fans next year.
Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast is not only a great place to “Come & Play,” it’s also a great place to “Come & Film.” The region has starred in hundreds of film and television projects. Visitors can experience “Hollywood East” with weekend tours of EUE/Screen Gems Studios (www.screengemsstudios.com) and the Hollywood Location Walk, a guided tour of Downtown TV/movie locations (www.hollywoodnc.com). There’s also a “Walk of Fame” honoring local celebrities in the parking area of The Cotton Exchange www.shopcottonexchange.com). Free “One Tree Hill” FAQ Sheets are available at area visitor centers and online at www.cape-fear.nc.us/press/story_ideas/one_tree_hill_faq.html.
For a FREE Visitors Guide for Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, call 1-866-266-9690, or visit www.gocapefearcoast.com.
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NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo opportunity with OTH Fan Reunion group at the EUE/Screen Gems Studio gate on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at 9:45am. If interested, please RSVP to Connie Nelson: 910-617-2370.
Come & Play!
Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast
Wilmington • Carolina Beach • Kure Beach • Wrightsville Beach
Best regards,
Connie Nelson, Communications/Public Relations Director,
Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
24 N. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 341-4030, ext. 120
(910) 341-4029 (fax)
(866) 266-9690
email: cvbpr@capefearcoast.com
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Connie Nelson, Communications/PR Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
910-341-4030, ext. 120 or 910-617-2370 (cell) January 15, 2010
“ONE TREE HILL” FANS TO MEET IN WILMINGTON, NC JANUARY 17-19
Wilmington, NC: On Sunday, January 17 a “One Tree Hill” Fan Reunion will commence in Wilmington, North Carolina where The CW Television Network series is filmed. Organized and planned by a fan of the show, the reunion will bring 30 fans from across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
The concept of a “One Tree Hill” (OTH) fan reunion first took shape when Christy-Anne Arancibia created a live online chat room for fans during the show’s sixth season (2008). A single reunion comment generated a flurry of interest so the Florida fan attempted to organize one back in March 2009. When that reunion attempt failed to materialize, Christy-Anne decided to reach out to social media and OTH fan websites. She also used an external registration site to register participants. Six months in the making, the “One Tree Hill” Fan Reunion is scheduled for January 17-19, 2010.
Fans will meet for the first time during a welcome orientation and group dinner on Sunday. Their itinerary includes a private tour of EUE/Screen Gems Studios; a motorcoach tour of locations used during the show’s seven seasons; and a dinner at Hell’s Kitchen, a location for “One Tree Hill” (The CW, 2003-present) and “Dawson’s Creek” (The WB, 1998-2003). Monday evening’s activities include viewing the current episode of “One Tree Hill.” Fans will also have an opportunity to explore the destination on their own prior to their departure on Tuesday. Several international participants will arrive early and/or extend their stays beyond the reunion dates.
“The fans are looking most forward to the studio tour," states Christy-Anne. When asked what one surprise would make the top of their wish list, she responded: "We would love to run into the cast and crew that give us this amazing show week after week."
Planning the reunion was not without challenges. According to Christy-Anne, keeping registration costs affordable and making reservations without knowing how many people would actually register were especially challenging. She praises the Wilmington area businesses that have helped make the reunion a success, with a special thanks to the Hilton Wilmington Riverside’s staff for their friendly service. Christy-Anne hopes that “One Tree Hill” is picked up by The CW for an 8th season so she can reunite the group of fans next year.
Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast is not only a great place to “Come & Play,” it’s also a great place to “Come & Film.” The region has starred in hundreds of film and television projects. Visitors can experience “Hollywood East” with weekend tours of EUE/Screen Gems Studios (www.screengemsstudios.com) and the Hollywood Location Walk, a guided tour of Downtown TV/movie locations (www.hollywoodnc.com). There’s also a “Walk of Fame” honoring local celebrities in the parking area of The Cotton Exchange www.shopcottonexchange.com). Free “One Tree Hill” FAQ Sheets are available at area visitor centers and online at www.cape-fear.nc.us/press/story_ideas/one_tree_hill_faq.html.
For a FREE Visitors Guide for Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, call 1-866-266-9690, or visit www.gocapefearcoast.com.
###
NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo opportunity with OTH Fan Reunion group at the EUE/Screen Gems Studio gate on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at 9:45am. If interested, please RSVP to Connie Nelson: 910-617-2370.
Come & Play!
Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast
Wilmington • Carolina Beach • Kure Beach • Wrightsville Beach
Best regards,
Connie Nelson, Communications/Public Relations Director,
Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
24 N. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 341-4030, ext. 120
(910) 341-4029 (fax)
(866) 266-9690
email: cvbpr@capefearcoast.com
predictions for 2010 retail - via Metropolismag.com
I am re-posting the retail predictions from Metropolis Mag.
It's a good sign, and consistent with all the things we are working on in downtown Wilmington. Click the link above or read the details below.
What’s Next: Retail
Posted January 13, 2010 Shopping as we know it is dead. Unsightly malls and big-box inefficiencies are giving way to a more sophisticated kind of retail as families and retirees increasingly trade the suburbs for city life, and digital tools seamlessly insinuate themselves into our daily rituals. “The world of retail is going to change more in the next ten years than it has in the previous two hundred,” says Paco Underhill, of the consumer-research and consulting firm Envirosell and author of the forthcoming book What Women Want.
ONE year:
UNDERUSED URBAN SPACES
“The evolution of the big box into urban spaces. One of the things that Apple, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond have done a nice job with is having a fairly modest footprint on the street level and driving traffic down to ultracheap real estate in sub-basements and basements.” —P.U.
FIVE years:
MIXED USE
“When you look at the Time Warner Center [in New York] and places like Darling Harbor in Sydney, one of the things that you’re seeing is not a mall but an ‘all.’ You include commercial office space, residential housing, public buildings, public facilities, libraries, churches, schools—everything—all built into the same complex. It’s a much more creative meeting of public and private interests.” —P.U.
TEN years:
PERSONAL-SHOPPING BOTS
“You take your mobile phone into Ann Taylor, and you see a gorgeous blue pencil skirt. You scan it on your mobile phone, and your personal-shopping bot goes, ‘This matches the blouse that you bought three months ago.’ So you have something that keeps track of your wardrobe. It’s a much more creative use of advertising and the Internet as a way of getting you, at the point of sale, to open your pocketbook.” —P.U.
It's a good sign, and consistent with all the things we are working on in downtown Wilmington. Click the link above or read the details below.
What’s Next: Retail
Posted January 13, 2010 Shopping as we know it is dead. Unsightly malls and big-box inefficiencies are giving way to a more sophisticated kind of retail as families and retirees increasingly trade the suburbs for city life, and digital tools seamlessly insinuate themselves into our daily rituals. “The world of retail is going to change more in the next ten years than it has in the previous two hundred,” says Paco Underhill, of the consumer-research and consulting firm Envirosell and author of the forthcoming book What Women Want.
ONE year:
UNDERUSED URBAN SPACES
“The evolution of the big box into urban spaces. One of the things that Apple, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond have done a nice job with is having a fairly modest footprint on the street level and driving traffic down to ultracheap real estate in sub-basements and basements.” —P.U.
FIVE years:
MIXED USE
“When you look at the Time Warner Center [in New York] and places like Darling Harbor in Sydney, one of the things that you’re seeing is not a mall but an ‘all.’ You include commercial office space, residential housing, public buildings, public facilities, libraries, churches, schools—everything—all built into the same complex. It’s a much more creative meeting of public and private interests.” —P.U.
TEN years:
PERSONAL-SHOPPING BOTS
“You take your mobile phone into Ann Taylor, and you see a gorgeous blue pencil skirt. You scan it on your mobile phone, and your personal-shopping bot goes, ‘This matches the blouse that you bought three months ago.’ So you have something that keeps track of your wardrobe. It’s a much more creative use of advertising and the Internet as a way of getting you, at the point of sale, to open your pocketbook.” —P.U.
The Hidden Cost of "Free" Parking
I saw this on the Raleigh Connoisseur
Here's the video ">link
So often I overcome objections on downtown parking and why people avoid downtown. This should give them all the answers they need. NO PARKING IS FREE. It always cost something, sometimes the people who can afford it least pay the most.
Here's the video ">link
So often I overcome objections on downtown parking and why people avoid downtown. This should give them all the answers they need. NO PARKING IS FREE. It always cost something, sometimes the people who can afford it least pay the most.
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