April Happenings

Charlotte is hoppin’ this month with fun things to do!

Performing Arts: Stomp, Bring it on: the musical, Shatner’s World, A Raisin in the Sun, Don’t Cry for me Margaret Mitchell, NC Dance: Dangerous Liasons

Concerts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hot Chelle Rae, Daughtry, Natalie Cole, Trace Adkins,Van Halen, Sugarland, Young the Giant, Cage the Elephant, The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show, Alive after Five, Joan Osborne, MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC

Just for laughs: Jerry Seinfeld , Lewis Black, Jeanne Robertson

For the foodie: Taste of the Nation , Charlotte Wine and Food Festival ,BBQ Cookoff

Sporting Events: Charlotte Bobcats v New York Knicks, Jordan Brand Classic, NoDa Grand Prix, Wells Fargo Championship, Queen’s Cup, Charlotte Knights Home Opener, Charlotte Hounds Opener

Marathons: Celebrate Better Health 5k, Charlotte Walk to Cure Diabetes

For the kids: Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, Salt and Pepper, Busytown, Easter Egg Hunt, Geocaching, Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Superheroes, Wizard of Oz

Other fun things: Passport for Fashion, World and Parade Festival, Charlotte Auto Fair, Science Festival with Mythbusters Adam and Jamie, 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race , Science and Technology Expo, International Pillow Fight Day, Violins of Hope, Sensoria Arts Festival, Dances of India , 2nd Annual Kings Drive Art Walk

~Jamie Sunnycalb~

September Happenings

With the weather finally cooling down,  we’ve compiled a list of where you can  go to get out and enjoy Fall, my  favorite season in Charlotte:

For the past 47 years, Festival in the Park has offered something for everyone at this autumnal event at Freedom Park, everything from arts and crafts, food, live music and performances.

At the Yiasou Greek Festival, you can tour their beautiful cathedral, enjoy freshly prepared authentic Greek food, everything from gyros to baklava, watch traditional dances, and try your luck in the raffle to win a trip to Greece. Rides and face painting available for the little ones to enjoy.

Year after year, people of all walks of life enjoy the 50 nations represented at UNCC’s International Festival, featuring music, food, costumes,and games. And you don’t need a passport!

Time Warner Cable BBQ&Blues  offers more than just good food and great music. You can cheer on your favorite squealer in a pig race, take a Segway tour, or participate in a 5K.

If BBQ isn’t your thing, may I suggest the Carolina Wing Festival, where you can sample the bounty from over 20 participating restaurants? Wing eating contests, music and more!

Just for the ladies: The Southern Women’s Show  boasts shopping, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, and celebrity appearances. Also check out Fashion’s Night Out and Charlotte Fashion Week.

Have any other ideas for how to enjoy the month of September? Please feel free to comment with suggestions!

~Jamie Sunnycalb~