Things-To-Do Charlotte, NC| July 18-20
July 18th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News, Things To Do Charlotte, charlotte lifestyles
Its another summer weekend full of things-to-do in Charlotte, NC!
by Megan McDonald
“The Dark Knight”
See Heath Ledger’s final performance on IMAX! Discovery Place has shows all weekend long. Catch all the dark, intense scenes on the big screen! I personally saw it opening night, at 12:01, and it was quite worth it. I will probably see it more than once! For any fan, it is a darker look at Batman and the world he lives in, and Heath Ledger will give you the chills as you enter the twisted world of the Joker. If I could suggest one thing you must do this weekend, it would be to see ‘The Dark Knight.’
Call Discovery Place for more ticket information 704-372-6261
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Brad Paisley (with Jewel, Chuck Wicks, and Julianne Hough)
Friday July 18th, 7:30 pm Verizon Wireless ($25-$54.25)
The country star with hits like “I’m Still a Guy,” “Ticks,” and “Wrapped” will hit the stage at Verizon Wireless tonight with three other performers, including ‘Dancing With The Star’ cast member Julianne Hough making her debut as a singer.
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African Children’s Choir
Friday July 18th, 7:00 pm
Northside Baptist Church
The primary goal of the African Children’s Choir™ is to raise awareness of the need of destitute and orphaned children in Africa and to raise funds for continued development and support of the Choir’s relief and development programs.
Join these talented youth for an evening of traditional African music and praise songs.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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“Side Show”
Saturday July 19th, 8:00 pm ($28)
Queen City Theatre Company’s final performance of the Broadway musical about the Hilton sisters, conjoined twins who lived their last years here.
Found in The Charlotte Observer
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Bryan Adams and Foreigner
Saturday July 19th, 7:30 pm ($10-$60)
Verizon Wireless
found in The Charlotte Observer
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BeachBlast
Saturday July 19th, 10 am- 10 pm (Free)
Patriots Park, downtown Kings Mountain
This day of beach music includes summer sounds from the groups Crimson Rose, Billy Scott and the Party Prophets, and the Ricky Godfrey Band. In addition to all the fun summer music, there will be amusement rides, arts and crafts, games, food, and fun for the whole family!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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“Get on the Bus” Tour
Saturday July 19th, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm
Lynx’s Scaleybark Station parking lot on South Blvd.
Experience What’s Old, New, and What’s Ahead in the Queen City.
Join Charlotte newcomer’s group Staying Ahead, Carolina for its first “Get on the Bus” Tour of Charlotte.
This is no ordinary tour. We won’t drown you in historical facts. This tour will be a “social on wheels,” as you take in the rich culture the Queen City has to offer. You will meet new people, sample foods from great restaurants, visit some tucked away spots that you might not have considered. You will know where to take friends and guests when you are looking to experience something unique in Charlotte.You will appreciate how Charlotte is taking shape in some of the hot areas of town.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Culture and Cookies
Sunday July 20th, 2 pm (Free)
Levine Museum of the New South
Explore an exhibit, take part in a craft project, and then enjoy some cookies! Free and fun for the family!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Western Film Series
Sunday July 20th, 2 pm (Free)
ImaginOn
Catch two of Roy Rogers brief western movies (both under 80 minutes). “Utah” and “Idaho” will be screened back-to-back with an intermission in between. Bring the cowboy lover in your family!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Rush
Sunday July 20th, 7:30 pm ($26.50-$84)
Verizon Wireless
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It is a strong home buyers market here in the greater Charlotte area. Thinking about moving to Lake Wylie? Matthews, Charlotte, Weddington? or Lake Norman? You can quickly compare home prices with the links below, or just give me, Terry, a call at 704-351-1519. I am a Buyer’s Agent specializing in relocations–and will represent only you. You can also search the entire MLS, by area with the first link below.
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Things-To-Do Charlotte, NC| July 11-13
July 11th, 2008 Categories: Things To Do Charlotte, charlotte lifestyles
Charlotte NC: Here are some fun things to do this weekend in Charlotte, NC! Take a Look!
by Megan McDonald
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Friday, 7:15 pm (Tickets $29.50-$95)
If “American Girl” was your song, head out to Verizon tonight to see Tom Petty live along with Steve “Higher Love” Winwood. There are sure to be some favorites played tonight.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Aladdin
Saturday July 12th, 10:00 am ($17-$21)
Call 704-330-6534 to order
What do you get when you mix in a poor boy, a beautiful princess and a very large genie in a very tiny lamp? Aladdin, the most famous of the tales of the Arabian Nights, comes to life on the Halton stage in a delightful new adaptation by the Prince Street Players. Follow the fortunes of the cleverest of boys as he outwits the Evil Vizier, wins the girl and sings too! Aladdin promises to be a feel good time for the whole family. Presented by Central Piedmont Community College
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“A Day in Pompeii”
Starting Friday July 11th, 9 am- 7 pm at Discovery Place
The exhibit on the ancient Roman city opens Friday, July 11th at Discovery Place. Pompeii rises from the ashes in this new exhibit featuring more than 250 artifacts and treasures of Italy. Learn the history of one of the most famous cities of Italy. (Reservations recommended)
found in The Charlotte Observer
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A Date with Daisy
Friday July 11th, 10 pm Alley Cat
Come spend a night with Daisy de la Hoya from the reality show “Rock of Love 2.” Guys can even try to win a date with Daisy!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Ivey Handbell Ringers
Friday July 11th, 7:30 pm (Free)
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a free concert featuring youth, grades 9-12, who are exprienced handbell ringers.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Bastille Day in NoDa
Friday July 11th, 6-9 pm in NoDa district
This free festival includes mimes, street musicians, and artists along with delicious French food. Enjoy NoDa on a nice, summer evening!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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“Richard III”
Friday July 11th, 8 pm Theatre Charlotte
Tickets $10-15
This drama follows the king’s diabolical quest for the throne and his struggle to hold onto it. An educational, captivating play.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Pigs & Battleships
Saturday July 12th, 8 pm (Free)
Patchwerk Playhaus
Part black comedy, part crazed-drama this is the first full flush of creativity from the late great Shohei Imamura. A U.S. fleet anchored in Yokosuka is the establishing order that the degenerate youth (one sells pigs, among other things) must revolt against. Imamura sees no difference between the military racket and the black market as subtlety is nowhere to be found in this movie. Lots of yelling and sarcasm yet the energy exerted creates a sympathetic coda: no matter how bad it gets, you must make choices and rationalizations.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Celebracion Latina
Saturday July 12th, 10 am- 10pm (and 10 am- 8 pm Sunday)
Carowinds ($19.99- $50.98)
The spirit of salsa takes over Carowinds this weekend to celebrate the Latino culture. There will be food, entertainment, and a great time for the family. Learn and have fun at the same time!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Boost Mobile Nightshift
Saturday June 12th, 4-11 pm
Cabarrus Arena Events Center ($25)
Come see the largest extreme motorsports and lifestyle festival in the nation. Country stars Halfway to Hazard will perform. This is a great opportunity to catch live motorsports in the Charlotte area.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Stand-Up Comedy with Julie Scoggins
Friday July 11th, 8 pm
Saturday July 12th, 10:15 pm ($12)
Pineville Dinner Theater
She’s a 6′2 southern ex-trucker, cab driver, baseball mascot, pooper-scooper & charm school graduate! But don’t let that fool you! She’s also one of the funniest comedians male or female, on the circuit today!
She has shared the stage with such talents as: Jackie Mason, Michael Winslow, Bob Goldthwait, Louie Anderson and many, many more. She got hooked on comedy as a child before she really knew what a stand-up comedian was. She watched every episode of The Little Rascals & I love Lucy and could recite every Richard Prior album from front to back. Have a laugh with this great comedian this weekend!
> official website
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Saturday July 12th, 8 pm ($17)
Pease Auditorium, Central Piedmont Community College
Come enjoy the final performance of this old-fashioned mystery about a lying husband, a believing wife, and a suspicious police inspector. Based on Frederick Knott’s 1952 play. This classic play is great fun for the family.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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“The Backyardigans Live!”
Sunday July 13th, 3 pm and 6 pm
Ovens Auditorium ($15-$38)
The show, also known as “Tale of the Mighty Knights,” is based on the Nickelodeon special as it follows Uniqua and Tyrone on their adventures to becoming Knights and protecting an unpredictable egg.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Robot Johnson
Friday July 11th, 8pm and 10pm
Saturday July 12th, 8pm and 10pm
Back for a third time this summer! Promising good humor by bad people, The Robot Johnson Show returns to the Duke Energy Theatre.
Led by Sean Keenan (MTV’s Talking Baby) and Blaine Miller (The Perch Sketch Comedy Group), Robot Johnson is Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe that has at times been called brilliantly funny to horribly offensive.
Contains adult language and content.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Ice Cream Social
Sunday July 13th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Charlotte Museum of History (Free)
In collaboration with the Charlotte Folk society, the Charlotte Museum of History brings folk music, historic games, tours of the homesite, ice cream, and a demonstration on making a colonial dessert. Spend a fun, educational afternoon with the family!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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That’s a pretty wide selection, Thanks Megan.
It is a strong buyers market here in the greater Charlotte area. Thinking about moving to Matthews, Charlotte, or Weddington? Lake Norman? You can quickly compare area prices with the links below, or just give me, Terry, a call at 704-351-1519. I am a Buyer’s Agent specializing in relocations–and will represent only you. You can also search the entire MLS, by area with the first link below.
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Charlotte Real Estate| Matthews, NC Siskey YMCA
July 10th, 2008 Categories: Matthews, Things To Do Charlotte
Siskey YMCA in Matthews: a Place For the Whole Family
by Karen Cimino, Guest Blogger
Matthews, NC. As I lounged under an over-sized umbrella and watched the kids play on water slides at my local YMCA, I thought to myself that this has to be the best money I’ve spent in a long time.
We started our day with a tour of the Siskey YMCA in Matthews, which has more than 30,000 members and is the largest branch by membership in the YMCA of Greater Charlotte system. Siskey is located off Weddington Road in Matthews, a quaint suburb town about 20 minutes outside of Uptown Charlotte. The YMCA there emphasizes it’s family appeal. And I have to agree. The Y has a children’s workout room with a climbing wall and kid-sized equipment. Children ages 7-12 work out with adult supervision while you work out in the grown up work out rooms or take one of dozens of classes including spinning, step aerobics and Zumba.
Next door, the youngest members of the family like my 4 month old Luke can play in the childcare center for up to two hours. There is no extra charge for this childcare service. It’s included in your monthly dues. After we drop off the boys, my stepdaughter, who is 12, and I head to a workout room that both parents and their children can use together. Then we head to the sauna before picking up the boys for a dip in the heated indoor pool.
We also stopped by the outdoor pools. The Siskey Y has two pools, one just for kids that rivals the kiddie pool at Carowinds with its fountains and water play areas.
The kids beg me to go to the Y every day and not just for the pool. They say they want to workout and that’s what they do before the pool. They’ll get me in shape, too, if they keep this up.
Siskey is just one of 24 YMCA facilities under the umbrella of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. In Charlotte, the Y is as popular a choice as any private gym. The system has 900 square miles of facilities located in Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Union and southern Iredell counties. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has 171,000 members, which equates to about one in ever 6.5 households being members. That also makes it the seventh largest YMCA system in the United States.
The Siskey Y in Matthews, the Harris Y in Southpark and the Dowd Y in Dilworth are among the 10 largest in the nation. Three new locations will open in the next 18 months. Five of the Y’s have water parks like the one at Siskey. That alone can make them worth the membership fees if you are looking for things to do with the kids during summer break. 
Membership fees vary depending whether you sign up as an individual or a family, and whether you want to join one or all.
For more information about the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, visit www.ymcacharlotte.org.
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Thanks Karen, I’ve been a member of the YMCA 10 years, and Siskey has been my Y of choice. However, I’m told the water slides at the Ballantyne YMCA are the best! Also, many of the nearby neighborhoods won’t offer swimming pools if they are too close to the Y–they know they can’t compete. The YMCA also has swim team and a local day camp for the older children.
It is a strong buyers market here in the greater Charlotte area. Thinking about moving to Matthews, Charlotte, or Weddington? Lake Norman? You can quickly compare area prices with the links below, or just give me, Terry, a call at 704-351-1519. I am a Buyer’s Agent specializing in relocations–and will represent only you. You can also search the entire MLS, by area with the first link below. Click on the pics below for photo galleries of each community
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Charlotte NC| Things-To-Do Fourth of July Weekend
July 3rd, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News, Things To Do Charlotte
Here is a list of fun things to do this fourth of July weekend in Charlotte NC!
Ballantyne Village Family Bike Parade
July 4th, 9 am- 12 pm
Bring the whole family out to decorate bikes and listen to live music as the local fire department lead the parade. There is also a silent auction with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
Contact: 704-369-500014825 John J. Delaney Drive
Charlotte, NC 28227
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Independence Day Event 
Friday, July 4
Open at 10:00 am.
Do your children know what it means to be an American? If you’re home for the 4th of July, celebrate at the Charlotte Museum of History. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds, homesite to one of our region’s original patriots, Hezekiah Alexander. Children’s activities will include various colonial games, a puppet show, and a Ben Franklin kite demonstration.Museum admission is free all day on July 4, 2008!
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Red Rocks, Whitewater, & Bluegrass Celebration Friday, July 4
$5+
Try something a little more adventurous this 4th of July! Come on out and experience our 46′ rock spire, class III/IV whitewater and some great music. This will be fun for the whole family with lots of food, activities for kids, and of course… FIREWORKS!
$5 parking fee
all activites and food will be normally priced (see official website for details)
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Red, White and Boom!
Clear Channel and Scott Clark Toyota are teaming up again to bring Red, White and Boom! Uptown on July 4th. Clear Channel’s five radio stations, 96.1 The Beat, WRFX 99.7 The Fox, Lite 102.9, 96.9 Kat Country and 106.5 The End will host evening viewing parties throughout the Uptown.
In addition, US Airways will be presenting Family Fun Fest at Memorial Stadium along with WLYT (Lite 102.9) and WKKT (96.9 Kat Country) as host radio stations. Family-friendly activities will run from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. There will be stadium and grass seating to watch the fireworks. The event is alcohol-free but there will be food and soft drinks on sale.
The “Red, White and Boom!” fireworks show will be approximately 20 minutes long. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. (weather and fire department clearance permitting). The show will be staged to a music track that will be played live at all viewing venues and will be simulcast on all five Clear Channel Radio stations.
Memorial Stadium6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
310 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Matthews Fun Family 4th of July
July 4, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate in Matthews with bike decorating at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Peoples Parade at 6 p.m. starting in front of Town Hall. After the parade, enjoy a concert by “Too Much Sylvia” to cap off the Independence Day celebrations.
Where: Downtown Matthews
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Weathering Program: Red, White and Blue in Raptors too!
Friday, July 4
Times: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Carolina Raptor Center
Join us in the weathering area to see our resident red, white and blue raptors! Have an opportunity to get your picture taken with an eagle! Free with regular admission.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Davidson Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4
Davidson Parks and Recreation
$free-$5
Friday, July 4 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. A fun filled evening will begin with a small town parade at 5:30pm from Davidson Town Hall and ending at McEver Field. At McEver Field, festivities will include a children’s amusement area, stage entertainment, concessions and the most spectacular fireworks show in the Lake Norman area.
We encourage everyone to come out and march in the parade dressed in your best Independence Day attire. THE SUMMERDAZE BAND will perform live from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. As Carolina’s Premieer Variety Dance Band this local 6-piece is energized to bring their take on a wide range of good time dance music.
Non-resident fee is $5.00
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Charlotte Knights Skyshow
July 4, 7:15 p.m.
The skies will light up in Fort Mill with the Southeast’s largest fireworks display following an All-American baseball game between the Charlotte Knights and the Durham Bulls.
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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Lake Wylie Community Fourth of July Fireworks
Friday July 4th
Dusk to approximately 9:30 pm
Buster Boyd Boat Landing
found on www.charlotte.about.com
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