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With the possibility of some wintry weather here in Charlotte NC over the next day or so, the media is of course in full “winter storm potential” coverage mode.
The thing is, we don’t really see wintry weather all that often here in Charlotte so when it does (or might) happen, it’s just not an everyday event.
Instead of viewing it as cause for alarm or a cataclysmic event, I choose to look at the potential of some wintry weather as a rare opportunity.
If... Read more →
The Queen’s Feast Charlotte Restaurant Week winter 2010 event is quickly approaching! Actually lasting 10 days, the January 2010 Charlotte Restaurant event runs from January 22nd through January 31st.
With over 70 participating Charlotte NC restaurants in areas from Uptown to Ballantyne and Lake Norman, there’s quite a variety of cuisine and location options.
During Charlotte’s restaurant week, participating restaurants offer a 3 course menu for $30 per person. ... Read more →
The Southern Christmas show is back in Charlotte NC and is open daily at The Park (used to be the Charlotte Merchandise Mart) from now through November 22nd.
If you’ve never been to this local Charlotte NC holiday event, it can be overwhelming!!! To take it all in is at least several hours if not a day long activity.
It can be a great way to get a jump on holiday shopping, decorating ideas and supplies or simply just to take in the holiday sights and sounds that are on full... Read more →
For newcomers and non-newcomers alike looking for things to do in Charlotte NC,
http://www.meetup.com allows you to search by zip code or by interest and find meetup groups with upcoming events in Charlotte NC.
There’s a wide range of activities and interests, and it’s an additional resource for anyone looking to meet new people in the Charlotte area or for a chance to participate in local events that interest you.
I joined the Charlotte NC runners meetup group a while back... Read more →
Charlotte NC’s Stonehaven neighborhood’s second annual “rollin Stonehaven 5k” will be this coming Saturday October 17, 2009 with the start and finish at the Rama Swim and Racquet Club (6109 Wheeler Dr). More than just a runners race, this Stonehaven neighborhood event is also a bike-walk-pet parade as well.
Check-in will begin at 7:30am with staggered starts for the bike race, runners and walkers. To access the registration application and learn more about... Read more →
The Great Grapes! Wine, Arts and Food Festival returns to Charlotte NC’s Symphony Park at South Park this Saturday, October 3rd from 11am-7pm.
Wine and food seminars, live music, and of course wine tastings from a ton of NC vineyards will all be on display and part of the fun at Symphony Park (which is right next to South Park mall) in Charlotte this weekend.
Tickets for the Great Grapes event can be purchased in advance or at the festival on Saturday. For more info, vendors,... Read more →
Charlotte NC’s annual Festival in the Park event starts this week, beginning Thursday September 24th at 6pm. The festival takes place at Freedom Park, just south of Uptown Charlotte NC and will run from Thursday September 24th-Sunday September 27th 2009. For daily hours,
click here.
If you’ve never been to the Festival in the Park and are looking for something to do around town this week/weekend Charlotte NC’s Festival in the Park is a great event, offering a laid... Read more →
The Divine Pies shop in Charlotte NC is truly a hidden gem. This local Charlotte NC bake shop offers
a wide range of absolutely incredible baked goods. From apple, pecan and all kinds of sweet pies to quiches, vegetable or meat pies, even cookies and cupcakes…Divine Pies is very aptly named. They don’t taste “like” homemade, they’re better than homemade!!!
Agnes Mbiya is the owner of Divine Pies and opened the store in 2008, proudly becoming a local... Read more →
The S&P/Case-Shiller index said Charlotte NC’s home prices rose 0.9% from April to May of 2009, so that must mean it’s time for Charlotte NC sellers to go ahead and raise those list prices, how exciting!
WRONG. The S&P/Case-Shiller report is an indicator, and only a month-month indicator at that. Sure it can pick up on changes in where the majority of activity is but it will never (and I can’t say that enough) never impact, report on or influence the realistic... Read more →
The annual Taste of Charlotte festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday June 5th at11am and runs through the weekend.
Taste of Charlotte takes place along Tryon St in Uptown Charlotte NC. Admission is free and coins to sample food and beverages are available in advance online or at the festival.
The festival features kids activities, live entertainment, a Marketplace and Tavern at the Taste in addition to the sampling of food from local Charlotte NC restaurants.
To learn about this year’s... Read more →
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