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 NC| Birkdale Village in Huntersville NC- The Heart of Huntersville?
June 22nd, 2008 Categories: Huntersville, Things To Do Charlotte, charlotte lifestyles
Popular Birkdale Village- The perfect community mix of shopping, eatery and easy living homes
By Kelli Robinson
When the kids and I first visited the Lake Norman area, my husband had already been here two months, having started his job living in corporate housing in Huntersville. We were visiting a month prior to our permanent move here,it was a warm June day; thus, we discovered the water fountain at Birkdale Village. A huge fountain in the center of a bustling shopping and dining community. Kids sprinted through the fountain, some in bathing suits, others - like mine - fully clothed, fully wet, and fully loving it. As I sat on the shaded park bench watching my kids dash through the spray, I took a peek around and knew it was an area I wanted to visit again, and we have. Sometimes with the kids, and sometimes without.
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kdale Village is a shopping, dining, entertainment, living, and working- mixed use in the real estate world, a complex located in Huntersville just off of Exit 25 of Interstate 77, in the area I call Lower Lake Norman. .
The shopping and dining venues offer a mix of chain establishments and unique boutiques and eateries. If you want to spend an afternoon browsing books, Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Birkdale Village is the closest Lake Norman bookstore to do so. On fall and winter Sunday afternoons you can catch the Carolina Panthers football games - or your hometown team’s games - on the big screens at the Fox & Hound Restaurant. When my mother came to visit, we had fun browsing the one-of-a-kind shops like Maddi’s Gallery and One Neighborhood. A few months ago my husband and I actually went on a date (parentspeak for an evening without the kids) in Birkdale. We had a wonderful dinner at Red Rocks Cafe, and enjoyed an after-dinner drink at Corkscrew Wine Shop & Bar.
What makes Birkdale Village fun is the community feel. This isn’t just a block of shops and restaurants, but rather a gathering place. During the summer months you can enjoy outdoor concerts every Friday and Saturday evening. Each December, the fountain shuts down and is replaced by a plush, velvet chair in anticipation of Santa’s arrival. In between there are fall festivals.
You know I’m always looking for summer outings with the kids, and Birkdale offers the opportunity any day, but especially on Wednesdays. We start by browsing the children’s department at Barnes and Noble, then head to the movie theater, Movies @ Birkdale. Every Wednesday throughout the summer months the theater shows free kids’ movies at 10:00 a.m. The movie is usually done by 11:30. Either that or my kids’ attention span is! We grab some lunch and, weather permitting, the kids splash in the fountain for awhile. That’s a full day, so they’re exhausted and in bed early, which always makes this mom happy!
Next time you’re in Huntersville, check out Birkdale Village. With or without the kids, you’ll find something to enjoy.
For more things to do in Charlotte, try these posts by Kelli: her visit to the Raptor Center or her visit to Jetton Park in Cornelius
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Charlotte North Carolina- Greenways for Walking, Biking or Strolling
June 7th, 2008 Categories: Things To Do Charlotte, charlotte lifestyles
The Charlotte Greenways- Experiencing Nature in the Heart of the City
By Andrew Jones- Andrew is a guest blogger writing from his home in South Charlotte.
Imagine waking up one Saturday morning in Charlotte, NC and in a flash, you grab your bicycle, head down your driveway and within minutes, you’ve left your suburban neighborhood, and headed 
down a wide, well-maintained, dirt trail that winds through lush forest. You can ride for 10, 20, or even 30 miles, and never have your trip interrupted by automobile traffic. And yet, for the whole time, you are never more than a few minutes from civilization. This is what is in store for Charlotte in the near future.
The Mecklenburg County Greenway System is already one of the jewels in the Queen City crown. All over Charlotte, there are miles and miles of trails, boardwalks, and paved pathways that provide a natural habitat for local wildlife- and solitude for anyone looking to escape the constant din of the city.
The Greenways stretch from Pineville, near the South Carolina border, through the center of Uptown, the University Area, and almost to Lake Norman.
The Greenways are easy to miss if you don’t know where to look so carefully have these refuges been woven into the surrounding urban environment that. Today, there are more than 33 miles of trails in 11 separate parks. Plans are in the works to open more than half a dozen new greenways, as well. Moreover, many of these parks will eventually be linked together, making it possible to hike, jog, or ride your bicycle uninterrupted through the whole system, from one end of town to the other.
Each Greenway has its own distinct features and atmosphere; some that are primarily woodsy, and others that feature open meadows, wetlands, or dramatic rock outcroppings. All areas are full of plant and animal life, including some species that are rarely seen so close to a major city. For example, the McAlpine Creek Greenway is home to beavers, otters and minks, while the Sugar Creek Greenway provides a habitat for Gulf Coast soft-shell turtles. A huge variety of birds also call the greenways home. Feel free to bring along your binoculars or a camera, to get a better look at the action.
The Charlotte greenways are open from dawn till dusk, seven days a week, all year round. Each park is situated so that it directly borders residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and major city landmarks. Many subdivisions have direct access trails into the system. All areas are open to foot, bicycle, and wheelchair traffic, as well as to skaters and skateboarders. Just keep in mind that some areas can be quite muddy after a hard rain.
Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed, and their owners pick up after them. Many parks feature picnic areas, playgrounds, and free parking.
The Greenways are cared for and maintained by the Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Department. For more information, complete with detailed maps, visit Mecklenburg County Greenways . Two easy access points are off Highway 51 across from McMullen Creek Parkway (McMullen Creek Greenway), and at the corner of Davidson Street and Parkwood Avenue adjacent to the YWCA & Belmont Center (Little Sugar Creek Greenway).
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Thanks Andrew.
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