Calling All Newcomers!
By Buzz | February 8, 2010
Calling All Newcomers! Our area has become a magnet for newcomers, and we all bring our own traditions, habits and assumptions – our own cultures. The combination of old and new enriches our area, but also creates some challenges. Beginning on February 14, the Levine Museum will be sharing with us how our region is dealing with this growing cultural diversity and change – the “Changing Places: From Black and White to Technicolor” will be an informative and thought-provoking exhibit. You will get to see examples of how “things were done before”.
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Winter Arts & Crafts for Grandkids!
By Buzz | February 8, 2010
Winter 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., Feb. 20 you can head out to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
for a children’s art weekend.
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Hidden Gems, the Inside Scoop & 2010 Events!
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
Hidden 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 free copy.
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Queen’s Feast!
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
Queen’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!
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MissingMoney.com!
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
MissingMoney.com! 1 in every 8 in the U.S. have some missing money. You can search for forgotten and lost money that is being held by the States for free. This website is officially endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property, and the data is refreshed monthly. We know residents who collected over $1,900 in 2009.
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Winter Fest! Oyster Fest! Beer Fest!
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
Winter 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 Mount Pleasant (Jan. 31). For a few laughs, head to the Charleston Comedy Festival (Jan. 20-23)
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Teaching Kitchen
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
Teaching 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 “Kids in the Kitchen Series” – breakfast and healthy lunchbox options! Enjoy the sampling.
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Splash into the Sea in the New Year at IMAX!
By Buzz | January 12, 2010
Splash into the Sea in the New Year at IMAX! Under the Sea transports moviegoers to some of the most exotic undersea locations on Earth, including South Australia, the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Triangle. Through the magic of the IMAX Dome Theatre in Charlotte, come face-to-face with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. Narrated by Jim Carey. For more details check out www.discoveryplace.org.
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Grandchildren for the Ho Ho Ho Holidays!
By Buzz | December 3, 2009
Grandchildren for the Ho Ho Ho Holidays! Visit Grandparents.com for tips on bringing the family together, ultimate gift guides, things to do together, and just for fun ideas!! It’s Great to be Grand! Two featured events are: Singing Christmas Tree with the Polar Bears! On Dec. 12th at the Charlotte Ovens Auditorium, the popular Grey Seal Puppets’ Polar Bears search for snow, “Comfort and Joy” and the meaning of Christmas! Wonders of Winter! On Dec. 19th at the Charlotte Nature Museum, kids will learn about the winter-loving animals at the Museum and their wild counterparts at the Creature Feature workshop.
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Shopping online versus the Mall!
By Buzz | December 3, 2009
Shopping online versus the Mall! There are benefits to both. When shopping online, look for free shipping deals. Your items come straight to your door. No searching for a parking space and no crowds. You can shop in your pajamas! Heading to the mall, there is no waiting for your items and no shipping costs. You will get plenty of exercise and also get to see all of the Holiday decorations.
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