Ballantyne Festival Charlotte NC
SAT 10/8 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10/8, Ballantyne Festival will be held at the Morrison YMCA from 11:00-3:00.  The event, much like our urban Midwood Maynia, will include a parade of politicians, a chili cook-off, lots of children’s activities, music and fabulous food!   Meet political candidates (from both parties, from local to national levels) as they serve up the chili for those attending the 2011 Ballantyne Festival.

SAVVY is a proud sponsor of this annual event and are very excited to be a part of the festivities this year!   This is a HUGE opportunity for you to meet your South Charlotte, Ballantyne and even South Carolina neighbors!

If you’d like to join us, bring your appetite and creativity as we will be sponsoring a children’s table with a fun project to occupy the kids!   And we promise to serve up what we believe, is the winning chili recipe also!

Savvy’s resident pastry chef, Ella, will be providing Savvylicious brownies for the event too.  We’ll have beverages and lots of balloons and just know that you’re going to have a wonderful time!  Won’t you join us?

And after the event, let’s go take a tour of a few Ballantyne homes for sale!

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Things to Do in Charlotte NC - 47th Annual Festival in the Park

What are you going to be doing September 23 - 25 in Charlotte NC?   Mark your calendar for the festival that Charlotteans look forward to each year (and have since 1964)!  The festival where we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food, is one of Charlotte's favorite events of the year.  Charlotte's 46th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK is this month--beginning in just a couple of weeks!   Festival in the Park is held at Freedom Park in the Dilworth/Myers Park area off of East Boulevard.  

Come one, come all!  Join in the fun at Freedom Park!

Visitors from around the world join us for the sounds of big band music, delicious food, children playing in the park and talented artists from all over the world join in, creating a relaxed atmosphere for the entire family.  Charlotte's Festival in the Park continues to grow each and every year!  The big Camelot style tents surround the lake and the lights' reflection on the lake boasts the peaceful, still waters as you listen to the sounds of music and children's excitement as they have their faces painted or enjoy the magic show!  

Over 100,000 visitors are expected at the annual event this year and over 150 artists and craftsmen and women will proudly display their talent.  Each year, I manage to find many items that I just can't chose from and find many gifts for my family and friends here.  You can't find the talent that you find here anywhere else either!

The scents of food fill the air as you traverse the sidewalk surrounding the lake, stopping along the way to see the clown show, listen to your favorite new up and coming musician or purchase the hottest new artist's work!  There are clown stages, magician stages, musician stages and little shops along your path.  Even going around the lake for a second round is expected at Festival in the Park Charlotte NC!   Nearly 1,000 entertainers provide ongoing shows at the main stage and many of the surrouning stages and tents for your enjoyment.

Voted as a BEST 200 Festival by Sunshine Artists Magazine,  this wonderful 3-day event for all ages is fun, educational, and it's free!  You simply can't beat the good time you will have at Charlotte's 47th annual Festival in the Park!  Mark your calendars now for Charlotte's popular fall Festival in the Park!

 

      

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FinZ | Matthews Restaurant Review

Located in Historic Matthews, just across the street from the Post Office, FinZ Raw Bar opened in December, 2010 and has a reputation of providing consistent high quality food and service.  This popular local neighborhood pub makes you feel as comfortable as having a party in your own home with all the added bonus of not only having great food and beverages but, no clean up after the party!

FinZ offers unique foods you simply cannot find in many restaurants.  FinZ makes their own sauces, batters and dough, adding an irresistible touch to the menu.

I recently attended a wine-tasting event at FinZ and found the service to be amazing and the food delectable!  My favorite, of course, the oysters on the half-shell!  Oh, and the New Orleans shrimp was cooked to perfection also!  Great food, excellent service and fantastic company!  Thanks to Summit Funding for the opportunity to enjoy this great little bar that’s right in my backyard!

Here are a few of the offerings at FinZ:

Appetizers

• Chips & Salsa
• FinZ Nachos
• Fried Pickles
• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• FinZ Chicken Tenders
• Oysters Rockefeller
• New Orleans Shrimp
• Peel and Eat Shrimp
• Oysters on the Half Shell
• Caprese Skewers
• FinZ Veggie Tray
• WingZ
• Tender Chicken WingZ

Salads

• Caesar Salad
• Spinach Salad
• Mediterranean Salad
• FinZ House Salad
• Chef Salad

FinZ Burgers and Sandwiches

• FinZ – Build Your Own – Customize any sandwich with these toppings

★Grilled Onions ★Sautéed Mushrooms ★ Sweet Peppers ★Chili ★Apple Wood Bacon ★Coleslaw ★American Cheese  ★Swiss Cheese  ★Provolone Cheese  ★Blue Cheese Crumbles

• Meatball Parmesan
• Sausage & Peppers
• Grilled Reuben
• Rib Eye Steak
• Grouper
• Chicken Caesar Wrap
• Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• Club Wrap
• Chicken BLT Wrap
• Turkey Melt
• Ham & CheeZ
• Bacon Grilled CheeZ
• BLT
• Grilled Carolina Dogs
• Southern Pork BBQ

FinZ Freshly Made Sides

★ Finz Fries – (add chili or cheese for 50 cents each)

★ Sweet Potato Fries

★ Grilled or Steamed Vegetables

★ Mac & Cheese topped with bacon

★ Fried Pickles

★ Corn on the Cob

★ Coleslaw

★ Crispy Onion Rings

★ Baked Potato

★ Soup of the Day

★ Potato Salad

★ Baked Beans

★ House Salad

★ Caesar Salad

The FinZ Zone

• Delmonico Steak
• Shrimp Scampi
• FinZ Fish & Chips
• FinZ Tacos
• Lemon Pepper Grouper
• Crab Leg Dinner
• Seafood Party
• Roasted Oysters
• Crab Leg Steam Pot
• Cajun Shrimp Steam Pot
• Seafood Steam Pot

Pizzas

Specialty Cheese Pizzas available with a variety of toppings including:

Desserts

• Classic CheeZcake
• Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake
• Strawberry Short Cake

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Queen's Feast Restaurant Week 2011 Charlotte NC

3 - 93 - 30 | Queen's Feast in Charlotte begins Friday, July 15th and ends Sunday, July 24!  Enjoy 3 course meals at 93 different restaurants for only $30!   Delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants, from the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at anunbelievable price, are available this week at the 93 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week). 

For only $30, bring a friend, your family or simply treat yourself to three courses of culinary delights from many of  Charlotte's finest restaurants.  Charlotte Restaurant Week, has become a huge hit, bringing many Charlotte residents out for dining this week to sample some of the finest fare in the city.  This year, the number of restaurants participating has more than DOUBLED since the inception of Charlotte Restaurant Week in 2008.

Check out the Charlotte Restaurant Week participating restaurants and their menus, then decide which one(s) you'll try--you have 7 more days to sample!  Clicking the individual links below will allow you to check out the restaurant menu and reserve your table now.  

**Reservations are strongly recommended

Cotswold

Table 274

Dilworth

Downtown

Eastover

Lake Norman / North Mecklenburg

Midtown / Elizabeth / Plaza Midwood

South Charlotte (Ballantyne / Arboretum / Pineville / Matthews / Fort Mill, SC)

South End

SouthPark / Park Road / Foxcroft

Southwest Charlotte / Yorkmont

University / Concord / Gaston County

 

      

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Freedom Park | Myers Park/Dilworth

Freedom Park:  A cyclist, jogger, walker's paradise!

Freedom Park is located between Myers Park and Dilworth areas of Charlotte NC; this popular park has it all.  The well-lit tennis courts are some of the best public courts in town.  You'll find basketball and volleyball courts, also some of the most frequented in town, where you can always find a good pick-up game. 

Take a stroll by Sugar Creek or jog around the welcoming duck pond, while enjoying some of your favorite tunes.  The children's playground area is also a hit or you may even catch an event at the amphitheater, located at the back of the park.  Freedom Park is also home to the hugely successful fall Festival In The Park.   

If you're looking for nearby restaurants, there are many within walking distance of Freedom Park. And if you simply must live by this popular park, check out the homes for sale in Myers Park and in Historic Dilworth.

Freedom Park
1900 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC  28203

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Spirit Square:  A Church Without A Steeple

Charlotte NC Things to Do:  Visit Spirit Square

Churchgoers marveled at the beautiful stained glass in the early 1900's when First Baptist Church was erected, and they still do.  Designed by J.M. McMichael of Harrisburg, PA, the central element of the structure is the Byzantine dome, very similar to the Madison Square Presbyterian Church dome in New York City.  The only thing missing seemed to be a steeple.  More concerning than that however, was that because of the enormous dome, the acoustics may prove to be prohibitive to those in attendance each Sunday.  Would they even be able to hear the minister's sermon?

Indeed, the acoustics did work!  The sound of the music was unbelievably glorious and the sermons reverberated like music to the ear.  The breathtaking dome and the stunning stained glass, especially one very special window of stained glass which was donated by Vinton Liddell in honor of his father, W.F. Liddell, coupled with the amazing accoustics were enough to silence the worries about the church with no steeple.

In 1975, the old church building was destined for destruction.  A local chairwoman of the Board of County Commissioners, Liz Hair, gathered ‘troops’ to rally and was able to save the building from destruction.  First Baptist Church is now the main performance hall for Spirit Square, a popular Uptown center for the arts. 

Visit www.BlumenthalCenter.org and plan to see a performance in the intimacy of McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square—hear the wonderful acoustics for yourself!  You simply won't believe how amazing the acoustics are!

 

      

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365 Things to Do In Charlotte NC - 9 to 5 The Musical

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365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC | OCT 3, 2010 | The World of Jewtopia

Creator Bryan Fogel and Jewtopia's Off Broadway lead actor, Jeremy Rishe, combine scenes from Jewtopia's stand-o comedy, an upbeat, hilarious multimedia presentation, including excerpts from the bestselling book,

• How to pick the perfect restaurant table
• How to avoid the plague when vacationing - how to properly disinfect your hotel room
• Major moments in Jewish history

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365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC - Theatre - The 39 Steps

From the novel by John Buchan and the film by Alfred Hitchcock; Adapted by Patrick Barlow, The 39 Steps is one of Broadway's longest running comedy thrillers.  The setting--a runaway freight train.  The interesting aspect of this play is that only four actors play the part of over 150 characters!  This play is from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon.  You won't want to miss this event on 9/29/2010 at the Actor's Theatre of Charlotte.  

**Note that admission is 'pay what you can.'  Your support of local theatre is very important to its livlihood and is much appreciated.

Visit Actors Theatre Charlotte

When:   Sept. 29, 7:30pm, Sept. 30, 7:30pm, Oct. 1, 8pm & Oct. 2, 8pm
Where:  Actor's Theatre of Charlotte - 650 E. Stonewall St. Charlotte 704-342-2251  (see map)
Cost:     Pay what you can on the evening on Sept. 29

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Charlotte Oktoberfest 2010 - The Volunteer's DREAM Opportunity - Saturday 9/25/2010!

Charlotte's Meck-South Rotary Club is participating in one of our dozen planned volunteer opportunities tomorrow.  Charlotte Oktoberfest 2010 will be held at The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, located at 7100 Statesville Road.  The festival will be held on the outdoor grass fields and the tents are pitched for an amazing day at the Expo!

Charlotte Oktoberfest will be featuring some of the finest breweries in the world, including a large number from right here in the Southeastern US.  Due to the popularity of the extra sampling hour that comes with the premium ticket, a limited quantity of three different tickets for admission were sold this year.

GENERAL @ $35 allows entrance to the festival at 2 PM. **SOLD OUT**
PREMIUM  @ $50 allows entrance to the festival at 1 PM. **SOLD OUT**
Designated Driver tickets are $20. **SOLD OUT**

Charlotte Oktoberfest has now SOLD OUT in advance for the past 4 years.  Arrangements were made for transportation from the event and we were told last night at our volunteer meeting that 4 taxi companies have dedicated all of their staff to this event!  Over 5,000 people are expected to attend between the hours of 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.  This will be my first year volunteering for this event and several of the volunteers who have done this for several years were quick to inform me that this is the 'Volunteer's Dream Opportunity!'  One even said, "This will be the most fun you've had ALL year!" 

The Charlotte Oktoberfest provides a great opportunity to make an impact on the community and so chose to donate the majority of festival proceeds to the following charities this year:  

• The National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina
• The Autism Society of North Carolina
  

The Carolina BrewMasters have donated over $165,000 to local charities during the past 11 years of hosting the Charlotte Oktoberfest.  During our meeting last evening, we heard speakers from each of the benefiting charities who proudly acknowledged the appreciation for the proceeds and shared with us the ways in which the funds will be used.  Charlotte's Meck-South Rotary Club is proud to participate in this event as the beneficiaries of our work will go to North Carolina children and families of those affected by kidney disease and autism.

The jury is still out as to the 'fun' we'll have but, with tickets being sold out for tomorrow's event, it's incredibly rewarding to know that our day will be well-spent for those in need in our community--that will be the rewarding part of the day!

 

      

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