Explore Wilmington Off-Site Tours | Afternoons on April 27 & 28
Cape Fear River Boat Tour (Max 85 pp) – Climb aboard a riverboat for a relaxing tour of Wilmington's waterfront. Learn about the city's past and plans for the future and the economic energy that is moving the city forward.
Seabird Building Tour (Max 25 pp) – Whether you attended the “Unbelievable Building Transformation – The Reasons and the Impact" session or not, this is a great opportunity to see a recent historic rehabilitation and reuse project that leverage the historic preservation tax credits and 2021 Preservation NC award winning project. Tour led by project architect, Laurie Jackson with Maurer Architecture.
Riverwalk Tour (North) (Max 40 pp) – Stroll along Wilmington's Riverwalk to experience the historic Cape Fear River, lined with an assortment of markets, boutiques, galleries and more.
Virtual Tours of North Carolina Towns – Sit back and relax while following virtual tours through Hendersonville, Elizabeth City, Wake Forest and Elkin.
Rendezvous on the River Host City Event | April 27, 6:30 – 9 pm.
The City of Wilmington will welcome its fellow League members to CityVision at it's Rendezvous on the River host city event. Join us for an evening full of fellowship, great food, and top-notch music at the City's new Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Guests will enjoy a Taste of Wilmington, with cuisine created by notable chef Keith Rhodes and local restaurants, and the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance will offer a selection of the best locally produced beer and wine.
Featured entertainment—Chairmen of the Board! With one of Soul Music's all-time great group names, the Chairmen of the Board has pleased music lovers for over 30 years. Formed in Detroit , the Chairmen were one of the first acts signed by songwriting legends Holland/Dozier/Holland for their Invictus label following H/D/H's messy divorce from Motown. The group came out of the box strong in 1970 with the wonderful "Give Me Just A Little More Time," a classic early 70's radio smash highlighted by lead singer General Johnson's emotive, plaintive vocals. "Give Me" was the foundation of the group's excellent debut album, which also featured the infectious "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String". Learn More.
President's Reception & Awards Banquet featuring entertainment by Magician Rick Smith, Jr. | April 28,
International Magician Rick Smith, Jr. has demonstrated his amazing abilities in front of national TV audiences, appearing on shows such as Ellen, Shark Tank, America's Got Talent, The Tonight Show and The Today Show. Rick currently holds three Guinness Book of World Records for card throwing and has been named Cleveland Corporate Entertainer of the Year multiple times. He is an Influencer on both Instagram and You Tube, with over 350 Million Views! With over 600 performances a year, Rick travels around the country and the world, entertaining clients with his polished performances of breathtaking magic, illusions and interactive tricks. He continually leaves his audiences amazed and awed!
Yoga on the Riverfront | Wednesday, April 27, 7 – 8 a.m.
Enjoy a Yin Yoga practice to start your day. This session will provide a slow-paced, meditative practice that targets the deep connective tissues of the body and promotes joint mobility. By deepening the postures and holding them for longer periods of time while concentrating on the breath, blockages are released. Its roots are based in ancient Chinese (Taoist and Indian) philosophies regarding the flow of energy through the meridians of the body to release both physical and mental blockages.
Join us on the Wilmington Convention Center lawn along the River Walk for this energizing morning session. Please plan to bring a yoga mat or two large towels, water; optional materials include two small hand towels for extra comfort.
