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Alexa, who is now a junior in high school, can tour the Joey Hewell
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In the summer of 1993 I was a rising senior at Clemson. It’s almost like a dream; it’s been 20 years since I Susan Tran
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agent holding the dog’s leash brusquely told me to leave I try to tell Alexa these things, and I think she’s Distribution
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coolers packed with ice-cold beverages are more than welcome here. I’ve
even seen baby strollers out on the course. If you’re a golfer concerned
about being challenged, know that extremely narrow fairways and
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to ball contact. The Charlotte Disc Golf Club has an unbelievably thorough
website with area course maps, printable score cards, information on
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simpler place in time.
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Uptown Montaldo’s, and engulfed by the skyline of uptown. The summer schedule
could not be better: The event starts at 6:00, but the “gorgeous ones”
after Five at the
Epicentre is a glorious
don’t show until 7:00 – just enough time to freshen up after work. By mixture of cold lite
8:00 the sun is done baking the city and you’re enjoying the sunset with beer, warm summer
a chardonnay in your hand and 300 of your fellow urbanites just getting days, and live music.
warmed up for the evening’s festivities. The third Friday of the month Right after work on
through September. Thursdays throughout
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With 12 years under their belt, the folks at Taste of Charlotte have got this event dialed in before hitting the top
with samplings from over 100 of the city’s restaurants, live entertainment on its Center Stage, floor of the Epicentre,
and even an “Adventure Village” for the kids. Tavern at the Taste, between Fifth and Sixth but they are ready
Streets, is where we’ll be: “where the entertainment is lively, the beer is cold, and the wine to enjoy some of the
is vibrant.” Admission to this event is FREE, but alas, food and drink are not. June 11-13 on best people watching
Tryon Street between MLK Jr. Blvd. and Sixth Street: tasteofcharlotte.com in all of Charlotte
when they arrive. The
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Charlotte Criterium Cage Fights at the Epicentre bars are open, so it’s
Don’t think Lance MMA (mixed martial arts), or cage fighting, might be one of the most outrageous evenings of best not to schedule
Armstrong and the entertainment in uptown. Underneath the tents on the top floor of the Epicentre, grown men come an 8 a.m. meeting on
Tour de France; think at each other with a complete and total disregard for maintaining the placement of their noses in the following Friday.
more NASCAR on two the middle of their faces. Surrounded by 300 to 400 screaming spectators, the fighters go at each Check the website
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turns. It’s called the blood on the mat. Fights start at 7:30 on May 7. For more info go to fightlabpros.com aliveafterfives.com
Presbyterian Hospital
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there is a bike race
going on in the middle
of lots of picnics and
beer drinking, and if
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But skip the tents and
head straight for Stool
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of Fifth and Church,
get an outside table,
and set up camp.
You’ll have your own
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Art the expensive movie tickets and absurd concessions prices here in town.
Taking in a movie on a giant outdoor screen from the bed of my truck
become so popular
that folks show up
& on a warm summer night? Where do I sign?! Upcoming releases include at Symphony Park
Music Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man 2, and Brendan Fraser in Furry Vengeance.
You’re wondering how much, and I’m happy to report that admission
(near South Park
Mall) on Sunday
per person (not per vehicle, cheapskates) is a refreshingly fair $4. The mornings to lay out
snack bar sells burgers, French fries, corndogs, barbecue and nachos blankets and thereby
– in addition to popcorn, candy and soda. And only $3.20 for a quarter- claim their spots for
pound cheeseburger all the way. This place makes for an incredible that evening’s FREE
summer value and a memorable evening. Use the money you save for the Charlotte Symphony
December blockbusters that you’ll be forced to watch indoors. They do performance. This is
have one or two rules, though, so be sure to check out the site. Be sure to a truly all-ages event
leave your laser pointers and barbecue grills at home. that runs Sunday
belmontdrivein.20megsfree.com or 704.825.6044 evenings throughout
the summer:
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Wells Fargo Cultural Campus NoDa Gallery Crawls The Light Factory
Just before the bubble burst on the economy we Extended gallery and retail hours, eclectic Housed in uptown’s Spirit Square, this is
were able to sneak in this wonderful addition music, lots going on outside – and, with luck, the place to see independent films in a non-
to the fabric of our city. The Cultural Campus decent weather – make for pleasantly crowded commercial environment. FREE to the public.
is a grouping of museums and theaters on the sidewalks, humming galleries and restaurants, Often the filmmakers are present at the
south side of uptown. Included in the mix is and an altogether fantastic time in North screenings and eager to interact with the
the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a world Charlotte’s Historic Arts District. Crawls take audience about their work. The Filmmaker’s
class collection of modern art from the Bechtler place the first and third Friday of each month, Showcase is May 19-21 when the Factory
family; the Knight Theater, a more intimate with the heart of the action between the 3200 showcases the best short films from local and
setting for traveling shows; the new Mint and 3600 blocks of North Davidson St. It’s FREE, emerging filmmakers. Still photography exhibits
Museum of Craft + Design, which moved from of course. For info call 704.782.4221 or: noda.org run throughout the summer within the Spirit
the old Montaldo’s building; and the Harvey Historic South End Gallery Crawls Square gallery as well. lightfactory.org
Gantt center focusing on African American art A truly unique gallery crawl experience on
and artists. Each venue has so much going on the edge of uptown in Charlotte’s South End
year-round it’s best to visit their websites for the historic district. With so many local restaurants
latest and greatest each has to offer. participating, you may want to make a night of
Becthler.org it and enjoy dinner along with the art and good
Blumenthalcenter.org times. Easy to get to by light rail and every
Mintmuseum.org other means as well, the galleries fill on the first
Ganttcenter.org Friday of each month, from 6-10 p.m. It’s FREE.
Take a break between galleries on Common
Market South End location’s outdoor patio.
See: historicsouthend.com
Kids is titled “Them” and takes a microscopic look at all the icky sticky creepy
crawlies living on and in your body. And don’t forget the IMAX Theatre. If
you have kids, this website should be in your favorites: discoveryplace.org
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Maybe you have the imaginon.org
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year’s new ride, the
Newcomers
Intimidator, “the tallest
fastest longest coaster
in the Southeast.” If
not, don’t worry – there The Levine Museum of the New South
are plenty of tamer During the months of May and September, the museum offers walking
attractions to warm tours that take participants through uptown Charlotte and the Fourth
up with, including Ward neighborhood with a look at the history behind today’s Center
three water rides, City. The tours are FREE and are led by museum historian Dr. Tom
Boomerang Bay water Hanchett. It’s a unique opportunity to get out in the city and up close
park, and Nickelodeon with uptown’s thought-provoking history. Those new to the city should
Central: make it a point to take the tour, and also log on to see what other exhibits
carowinds.com and events the museum is offering this summer. Educational fun for
any age, this is a great resource for learning about your new home:
museumofthenewsouth.org.
And whether your furniture is still on its way from Rochester or you
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you this summer:
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