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Friday, January 26th, 2007

Latta Plantation hosts Civil War reenactments



Latta Plantation

Located in one of Charlotte/Mecklenburg's largest public parks, Latta Plantation recreates life on a 19th century cotton plantation.

Civil War and other living history reenactments are held throughout the year. Upcoming events include:

February 3, 2007 (10am-4pm): Civil War Cavalry Civil War Cavalry soldiers and horses demonstrate their skills and tactics to the public. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 ...

Friday, January 26th, 2007

Charlotte's Changing Skyline Exhibit at Main Library



Charlotte skyline 

photo copyright 2006 by R. Wright ARR

An exhibit at the Library downtown takes a look at how the Queen City's skyline has changed- and is changing.

 Using photos, artist renderings, film footage and computer-generated 3-D skyscapes, "Charlotte's Changing Skyline" gives viewers a look at the city - past, present and future.

A photo display in the Carolina Room on the ...

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Charlotte Restaurants support Arts & Science Council with annual Dine Out Day: Links



arts & science logo

ASC RESTAURANT DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007

DINE OUT AND SUPPORT CULTURE! 

Take a kitchen break on January 31, 2007�
and dine out to support arts and culture.

Some of the city's most popular restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales to support culture in the Charlotte community for this night only.

Arthur’s Restaurants and Wine Shops
Brickhouse Tavern
Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza ...

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

New Year's celebration for kids: Noon Year's Eve



Myxx

Radio Disney superstars B5 and Myxx perform at Charlotte's Noon Year's Eve celebration, a New Year's Eve party designed especially for kids.

Co-sponsored by Radio Disney, the celebration takes place from 1-4pm on Dec. 31st at The Green, located directly in front of the Charlotte Convention Center. In addition to the ...

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

Meineke Car Care Bowl Dec. 30 in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium



West Charlotte Marching Tigers

The Navy Midshipmen meet the Boston College Eagles in Uptown Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 30 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.  

On Dec. 29 a free Street Party Festival & Pep Rally takes place on South Tryon between 4th Street & 2nd Street.
Festivities start at 11am and last to 10pm with ...

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Clay Aiken performs with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Dec. 22



clay aikenHomeboy Clay Aiken (he attended local UNC-Charlotte) joins the Charlotte Symphony for a full set of holiday favorites, many of them featured on his Christmas CD, Merry Christmas With Love. Visit his website http://clayaiken.com/ to hear clips.

At the Belk Theater Fri. Dec. 22 at 8pm.

Tickets $35 - $75

For ticket information: Charlotte Symphony website

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

NC Dance Theatre performs new Nutcracker in Charlotte



nutcracker ballet 

The NC Dance Theatre, Charlotte's resident ballet company, presents a new version of the classic Nutcracker this year Dec. 14-17 in the Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

Artistic director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux choreographed the new version of the beloved classic.

The NC Dance Theatre presents programs of both classic ballet and more modern works throughout the year.

For more ...

Monday, December 11th, 2006

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