Lighting the Way Christmas Tree Auction

Get ready to have fun and decorate for the holidays with the 3rd Annual Lighting The Way Christmas Tree Auction! This unique fundraiser is hosted by Thalian Association Community Theatre to benefit the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

Here’s how it works:

Thalian Association will provide a FREE tabletop Christmas tree to anyone who wants to participate. They can be decorated in the theme of your choice; you can promote a business or just be creative, perhaps enjoy a spirited competition between friends and neighbors! Once decorated, participants drop their trees at the Community Arts Center where they will be on display in preparation for an online auction that is open to the public.

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is owned by the City of Wilmington and managed by Thalian Association Community Theatre. The building is a historic and cultural treasure that has been the center of recreation and art for generations of local children. Today the building continues to be the home for children, art, and recreation while serving as a mini museum of the Wilmington and New Hanover County WWII home front. The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) preservation organization, is the de-facto preservationist of the building's history and maintains the home front museum. For more information go to www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org.

OUR MANAGEMENT

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is owned by The City of Wilmington and managed by the staff of the Thalian Association Community Theatre, the Official Community Theater of North Carolina.

The Thalian Association is a non-profit, membership organization founded in 1788 to provide arts education and bring the excitement of the performing arts to Wilmington. The organization has its offices and holds auditions at the Community Arts Center. The Center also hosts the Thalian Youth Theatre classes and performances.

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PARKING INFORMATION

Patrons of the HBHUSO/Community Arts Center can park in the surface lot conveniently located next to the building.

Parking Rates:

– Hourly: $2.00
– Daily: $13.00

Paid parking is enforced 24/7 unless otherwise noted. Visit the City of Wilmington’s website for more information about downtown Wilmington parking.

Lighting the Way Christmas Tree Auction

Get ready to have fun and decorate for the holidays with the 3rd Annual Lighting The Way Christmas Tree Auction! This unique fundraiser is hosted by Thalian Association Community Theatre to benefit the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

Here’s how it works:

OUR MANAGEMENT

Hours of Operation:

PARKING INFORMATION