October 4-November 23 The annual Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is back this fall. This event attracts a great crowd each year. Visitors come ready for the medieval festivities like a jousting tournament, outdoor theater, circus entertainment, exhibits, huge eats and the like. The costumes alone are entertaining to me. Overall, the festivities seem […]
Have you heard about the grand opening of the Sealife Aquarium at Concord Mills? It’ll provide the opportunity to walk “through” the ocean while you witness sharks and other underwater creatures swimming above and around you. I always find these types of sea exhibits interesting — so long as there are no leaks! Ticket […]
With more and more recruits skipping college to enter the pros out of high school, High School sports features future game-changers and give way to local team spirit. Cheer on your neighborhood school, schoolmate or child of your friend. Ticket prices are low and the energy of bleachers filled with teenagers is bound to rub […]
If you know anything about the SE, you know that football is one of THE most preferred past times. We’ll see what Cam Newton and the squad does this year. We all hold our breath for victories. Best of luck to them this season as they represent Charlotte! Check out the schedule and tickets here. […]
August 25 Those who appreciate a good race (5K) and obstacle course challenges would enjoy Roc Race. The morning competition is sold out but the afternoon race is still open for registration. Ready, set, compete! Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S
Groupon has a deal for discounted entry and roller skate rentals at Kate’s Skating Rink. See special pricing below. $10 for skate rental and admission for two, valid Thursday–Monday (up to a $22 value) $20 for skate rental and admission for four plus 20 arcade tokens, valid Thursday–Monday (up to a $49 value) $10 for […]
Wednesday Wednesdays evenings are FREE at the Mint Museum Uptown and Randolph from 6-9p. Every so often they have an interactive workshop or special event. On October 16, 2013, Art Fusion: Ecofab Trash Couture will feature the sustainable fashion movement at the Uptown location. Witness a fashion show in the galleries and make your own recycled piece […]
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