Come out and experience Greek foods, art, entertainment, and crafts first hand at the 2008 Yiasou Greek Festival! An outdoor "drive through" and "pick-up" station have even been added to handle the demand of Greek delicacies! Only $2 for adults and free for children under 12.
Located on East Blvd. and the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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09-06 | Charlotte Literary Festival
Visit the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte on September 6th from 11AM - 10PM to experience the Charlotte 2008 Literary Fefstival. Featured authors and speakers include Karrine Steffans, author of "Confessions of a Video Vixen, Susan L. Taylor, former Panthers Player and motivational speaker Mike Minter, as well as others.
Tickets are only $10 for adults, and free for children 12 and under (max 2 per adult).
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09-12 | Musiq Soulchild Performing Live
Musiq Soulchild is a soul artist whose style blends R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Hip Hop.
“I consider myself a soul artist because it encompasses all genres of music!" Musiq states “I like to make music that means something to people, nowadays there are so many categories and labels, I just wanna make music that matters!”
Don't miss his only Carolina appearance, at 8:30PM on Friday Septmeber 12t at Amos's Southend (1423 South Tryon)
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09-19 | Puttin' Fore a Purpose Golf Tournament to Benefit Angels of '97
Angels of '97 will host their annual Puttin' Fore a Purpose Golf Tournament, presented by McIntosh Law Firm, Friday, September 19th at 2pm at Birkdale Golf Course. The tournament is a fundraiser, which helps provide scholarships for High School seniors and offers progams and support to bereaved families. Get details and sign up.
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09-27 | Mary J. Blige in Concert
Soulstress singer Mary J. Blige is coming to Charlotte this September! She's been doing her thing since "What's the 411" in 1992, and will be putting on amazing show at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre right here in the QC, so be sure to check her out! Show starts at 7:30PM
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09-27 | Pet Palooza
Come out to Independence Park on Saturday, September 27th from 8:30AM - noon for the annual Humane Society of Charlotte fundraising walk and pet festival, a fun filled day for the entire family! Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, vendor fair as well as a silent auction & fido fashion show, featuring the fabulous dogs of the Humane Society of Charlotte.
On Saturday, September 27 from 2pm - 7pm come and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Oktoberfest Beer Festival. The festival will be held in the Memorial Stadium near uptown Charlotte RAIN or SHINE! A selection of 300 beers will be available to sample, so plan for a great time, and get home safely!
Last Comic Standing is bringing you an all new cast of hillarious comics. Watch the series this summer on NBC, and see the finalists perform live as the Last Comic Standing Tour appears at the Belk Theatre on Sept. 28. Tickets on sale now. Showtime is at 7PM.
Belk Theatre 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte
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09-28 | NBC's Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing is bringing you an all new cast of hillarious comics. Watch the series this summer on NBC, and see the finalists perform live as the Last Comic Standing Tour appears at the Belk Theatre on Sept. 28. Tickets on sale now. Showtime is at 7PM.
Belk Theatre 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte
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10-4 | Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® is a Susan G. Komen for the Cure fundraiser that features a 5K competitive race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, 50-yard kids’ dash, race expo, survivor’s tent, and much more! It is a celebration of life where runners and walkers of all ages gather to honor survivors who are winning the battle against breast cancer and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease.Online registration is now open. Click here for more details.
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11-12 | So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2008
Liked the TV Series, "So You Think You Can Dance"? Well see your favorite top ten contestants perform live in the Time Warner Cable Arena on Friday, September 12th! Tickets on sale now! Show starts at 7:30PM
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Share The Ride NC - Carpool
Tired of gas prices? Ready for an alternative? Share the Ride NC is helping commuters make the ride to work easier and cheaper than ever. Once registered with Share the Ride NC, a prospective carpooler can generate a list of other interested individuals who live in the same general area, commute to similar destinations and have the same work schedule. Share the Ride NC also matches people interested in a vanpool or even biking.
Think about it: savings in gasoline. reducing vehicle depreciation eliminating the need to even own a car less stress new friendships
Big Brothers Big Sisters is teaming up with Raymond Felton and Julius Peppers to help promote that "A Little can go a long way." Now is the perfect time to step up and become a mentor to a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation's largest and oldest mentoring organization in the United States. More Details on Big Brothers Big Sisters
See the Julius Peppers Campaign See the Raymond Felton Campaign
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Bethlehem Center Charlotte
Bethlehem Center Charlotte provides services to more than 1000 children, youth and seniors. Programs include: School Age Development, Resident Camp, Teen Programs, Church Agency Relations/Community Outreach, Social Serives, and Early Childhood Development. If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information on the organization, click here.
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