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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09-27 | Oktoberfest Beer Festival
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!
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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09-05 | Carlos Mencia performing live!
Your favorite comedian will be coming to Charlotte this September to put on a hillarious show that you'll never forget. Show starts at 8PM at Ovens Auditorium. Be there!
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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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09-12 | 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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08-23 | Battle Slam Jam
The Annual BattleSlamJam 2008 is a unique celebration and competition of urban athleticism, art, dance, music and cars! Uniting the Sk8Community, Hip Hop Culture and urban artists to compete in the skilled areas of: A DJ Show off SK8 boarding: Best overall ride & Bowl Blowout, Dance: B-Boyz/B-girls- New Skool Hip Hop - Pop & Lock.
New additions to the arena of battle will be: a Car Show, sponsored by Dirty South Custom Sound & Wheels "Best Graphic Work" printed on a T-Shirt Challenge
Visual & Graffiti artists will be invited to complete our ‘interactive mural’
$10 registration fee to compete. Contact Donnell Stines at createdonthate@hotmail.com for more information
Start time: 10AM
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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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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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