Downtown Sundown starts Kickstarter to help with new venue

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Downtown Sundown Concert Series is in for some changes this summer, and organizers are reaching out online to help cover costs of a change of venue.

For going on 10 years, Wilmington Downtown Inc. has been putting on a series of free concerts on the riverfront. But construction is forcing the series to move to a private parking lot. WDI President Ed Wolverton says they’re raising money via Kickstarter to cover costs and keep the event going strong.

“It’s a great way to keep downtown active,” Wolverton said. “People love coming downtown, hanging out, seeing other people, watching the activities, being able to stop in a restaurant or a pub or something.”

Wolverton added they have raised more than $1,500 so far and there are 13 days left to donate. Their goal is $9,000.