Things-To-Do Charlotte, NC| August 15-17
August 15th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News
Exciting things to do in Charlotte, NC this weekend of August!
A Night in the Islands
Friday August 15, 8:00 pm ($5-$10)
Queen City Ballroom (10403-I Park Road)
Love to dance? Experience the Caribbean by learning to dance to the island beat. It cost $5 for a lesson and $10 for the dance which includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Grab a partner and dance this Friday night in Charlotte!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Smashing Pumpkins
Friday August 15, 7:00 pm ($36-$46)
Ovens Auditorium
Catch the Smashing Pumkins live on stage at Ovens Auditorium with lead singer and front man Billy Corgan as they perform tracks like “1979″ and “Tonight, Tonight.”
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Pan for Gold
Saturday August 16, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm (5 and under free, $4 for seniors, $6 for adults) 
Historic Latta Plantation
Learn about Charlotte’s rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner’s cabin! Hourly house tours available throughout the day as well.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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SlamCharlotte Poetry Slam
Friday August 15, 8:00 pm ($10)
McGlohon Theatre
The 2007 national champions of spoken word poetry return with special guest Shihan of HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” fame.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Gateway Village YMCA Book Bash
Saturday August 16, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Gateway Village Promenade
Get some philanthropy work in this weekend by helping the Gateway Village YMCA in their 7th annual event to collect elementary- school supplies for 1,000 needy children. There will also be games and inflatables.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Movies in the Park @ Ballantyne
Friday August 15, 8:00 pm (FREE)
Ballantyne Corporate Park sponsored by Crosspoint Church. Watch Eragon (PG, 104 minutes) in the park with the family along with free popcorn and bottled water. There will also be face paintings for kids. To get to the park, follow the signs off John J. Delaney Drive.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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‘Ornament as Art’
Saturday August 16, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Mint Museum of Craft and Design
This exhibit at the Mint Museum features 300 pieces of contemporary jewelry. The exhibit is also subtitled “Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection.”
found in The Charlotte Observer
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American Idols Live Tour
Sunday August 17, 7:30 pm
Time Warner Cable Arena
If you were a fan of this season of American Idol, catch performances by David Cook, David Archuleta, and eight other finalists this Sunday in Charlotte, NC.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Stone Temple Pilots
Sunday August 17, 7:30 pm ($20-$49)
Call the babysitter and head to Stone Temple Pilots this Sunday evening. It is certain to be a night to remember.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Mark Millar and Tony Harris
Sunday August 17, 2-5:00 pm (FREE)
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find (1957 E 7th St.)
The artists who wrote the graphic novel “Wanted” as well as executive-produced the recent hit movie will sign copies of their book “War Heroes.”
found in The Charlotte Observer
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