Entertainment and Dining
Teaching Moments with the Grandkids!
Sunday, April 18th, 2010Teaching Moments with the Grandkids! Celebrate Earth Day and help your grandkids learn how they can have a positive impact on our environment. There are several celebrations in the area: 1) Anne Springs Close Greenway in Ft. Mill – free family fun on Sat., 4/17th from 10am-2pm., 2) Charlotte Nature Museum – Sun., 4/18th from [...]
One Village…So Many Choices!
Saturday, March 13th, 2010One Village…So Many Choices! Two new restaurants and a bakery have opened up recently in Ballantyne Village. Extreme Pita a healthy dining experience with a lunch, dinner and late night menu! Before you go, check out the website www.RetailMeNot.com and print off a coupon for either “buy 1, get 1 free” or “kid’s meal free [...]
Spread Your Wings and Soar!
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Spread Your Wings and Soar! Head out to the hanger at the Carolinas Aviation Museum (located adjacent to the Charlotte airport) and climb into the pilot’s seat to feel the power of the big jets taking off. This is a great outing for aircraft buffs of all ages. Your visit will be educational, entertaining and [...]
Banish Those Winter Blues!
Monday, February 8th, 2010Banish Those Winter Blues! There is a flurry (not snow) of arts and culture events happening in February to get us out of the house. Check these out: Civil War Mustering Event (Feb. 20-21) and Back of the Big House (Feb. 6) both at the Historic Latta Plantation in Charlotte. For something a little more [...]
Inspire The Fire!
Monday, February 8th, 2010Inspire The Fire! Love is in the air and what better way to show someone special that you care with an evening of music and dance. Carolina Voices (Charlotte’s favorite choral organization), brings back by popular demand their Valentine’s concert for one night only at the McGlohon Theatre. A pre-concert Champagne and Chocolate Tasting is [...]
Winter Arts & Crafts for Grandkids!
Monday, February 8th, 2010Winter Arts & Crafts for Grandkids! Celebrate the Chinese New Year by crafting your own Chinese dragon puppets at the Mint Museum in Charlotte (704-337-2050) on Sat., Feb. 13. While you are there, stop by the “A Life in Vibrant Color” exhibition on display only for the month of February. Then on the next Sat., [...]
Hidden Gems, the Inside Scoop & 2010 Events!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Hidden Gems, the Inside Scoop & 2010 Events! Are you new to the area? The 2010 Charlotte Visitors Guide is a great source of information about what’s happening, metro area maps, what to do, where to play-eat-live it up, and how to get around. You can call Charlotte’s Visitor Center today (1-800-231-4636) to get a [...]
Queen’s Feast!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Queen’s Feast! Dine like royalty at dozens of Charlotte’s finest restaurants for one delicious price! This is a culinary extravaganza from Jan. 22-31. Each participating restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person. You can preview the list of participating restaurants in the Queen’s Feast at ww.charlotterestaurantweek.com. Enjoy!
Winter Fest! Oyster Fest! Beer Fest!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Winter Fest! Oyster Fest! Beer Fest! There are festivals of all kind going on across the state of SC in January: Winter Fest in Columbia (Jan. 1-3), Charleston Museum Oyster Fest (Jan. 9), Music & Oysters for Wildlife in Awendaw (Jan. 16), World Beer Festival in Columbia (Jan. 16), and the Lowcountry Oyster Fest in [...]
Teaching Kitchen
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Teaching Kitchen: Looking for something warm to do on those chilly days, head to the Morrison YMCA for an afternoon or evening cooking class. In collaboration with EarthFare, dietitians and local chefs, you can sign up for Cooking with the Profs, So Long to Sugar Series, and Ta’adore la Cuisine. There is also a special [...]
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