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Residents of Old Wilmington: Back Door Kitchen Tour

Residents of Old Wilmington

7^th Annual Back Door Kitchen Tour

Tour 9 kitchens in Historic Downtown Wilmington!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Website: www.rowilmington.org

**Tickets on sale September 14, 2012**

This year featuring kitchens in the following homes…..

THE TOUR

The 7^th annual Back Door Kitchen Tour will be presented by the Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) on Saturday, October 20^th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Nine (9) kitchens in Wilmington’s famed Historic District will be featured. The self-guided walking tour offers the opportunity to visit each home – in any order – at your own pace.

Hannah Block USO - The Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center (120 South 2^nd Street) will be at the heart of it all on the day of the tour. Pick up your will call tickets or purchase your tickets. Don't miss the special and informative displays from tour sponsors. Restroom facilities and bottled water will also be available here.

Trolley - Complimentary trolley service between the homes will be provided by Wilmington Trolley Company. Two trolleys will run all day taking guests directly to each home and to the USO building.

Box Lunches - We’re offering a limited number of boxed lunches from the Wayfarer Deli available for purchase on a first come, first served basis at the USO. We will be presenting a unique slide show highlighting 40 years of ROW and the historic preservation of our unique downtown while you enjoy your lunch.

Other Things to Know - One of our featured homes doubles as a professional Bon Bons kitchen. The homeowners will share "Behind the Scenes" information on how they use their kitchen to make their handmade chocolates and give you an opportunity to try a sample. And best of all, you can purchase a box (or two!) to take home with you.

The event will be held rain or shine.

Walking shoes are encouraged for both comfort and safety.

PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS

Tour tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are available now through PayPal

If you use PayPal to purchase your tour tickets in advance, your tour tickets will be wating for you at our Will Call table inside the Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center beginning at 9:45 AM on Saturday, October 20th. The address is 120 S. Second Street. We're looking forward to seeing you!

AREA TICKET MERCHANTS

Beginning September 14^th you can purchase your tour tickets at these fine local businesses:

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

Wilmington Water Tours (212 S. Water Street)

Finkelstein’s Music (Front & Market Streets)

WILMINGTON

Great Harvest Bread Company (5327 Oleander Drive)

Mayfaire

Taste the Olive (1125-D Military Cutoff Road)

Southport

Cat on a Wisk (600-C N. Howe Street)

Beginning September 26th tour tickets will be available at all 10 Wilmington-area Harris Teeter grocery stores (cash, check or credit card).

ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR

Tickets can be purchased at each of the tour homes (cash or check) or the Community Arts Center (cash or check) in addition to area merchants listed above.

THE PROCEEDS

The funds raised by ROW from the tour are utilized for downtown enhancement projects. Previous works include the 5^th Avenue Reforestation Project, the purchase, installation and maintenance of the sculpture “Southern Hospitality” at Market and Water Streets, and the Ann Street Pedestrian & Bike Crossing. ROW also provides support to local organizations who work to make Wilmington a better place to live, visit and work. Recently we’ve provided new display cases for Thalian Hall, funds for restoration of the Bellamy Mansion Children’s Room, paid for mirrors and dance barres for DREAMS Dance Studio students, and a projector and screens for the Hannah Block Community Center.

We’re looking forward to seeing you downtown on October 20^th!

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Media Contact: Benjamin Stone

E-mail: 2012BDKT@gmail.com

Phone: 910.632.0008

Facebook: www.facebook.com/2012BDKT

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