Creative Loafing Charlotte

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2013 OTHER SUMMER EVENT LIVE ARTS PERFORMANCES

Summer Reading Program Performance w Farmer Jason Free

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Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP

The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP offers three free health tests, valued at over $100, that measure 10 key indicators including total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age & body weight. The tests are administered to adults age 18 years & older and can be completed in approximately 20 minutes. Free, one-year AARP memberships will be given to all adults who receive health tests. Free

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Summit Coffee Songwriters Showcase

Featuring: Asheville Artist and Kerrville Folk FInalist 'Valorie Miller' - Charlotte Music Awards Singer Songwriter of the Year 2012 'Chuck Johnson' - and Host Rob McHale - Join us on the outdoor stage for an acoustic showcase with these talented artists. Show will be indoors if there is inclement weather Free

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The Original Artwork of Scott Whiteside

While waiting to get my hair trimmed and styled at Orange Olive salon in NoDa recently, I found myself distracted by Scott Whiteside’s artwork. Spread across the walls, the paintings made me forget the question at hand — go short or stay long? The paintings, some larger on canvas and others smaller on wood, were of cats ... colorful, funky cats. In an abstract, cartoonish style, these felines have highlights and streaks throughout their fur. And they’re compelling, despite the new questions they might arouse: What would my cat look like with a dye job? Free admission

Ben Sutton Band

Ricky Skaggs w/ Kentucky Thunder

Rosco Bandana

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Shelby Sprint Triathlon

Triathlon begins at Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC. Outdoor 10 lane Olympic size overflow pool, where participants will snake down the pool swimming one direction in each lane. Transition area is located a mere 50 meters away on the front lawn of the Park, allowing excellent spectator vantage points. 20 kilometer bike course takes participants into uptown Shelby where they immediately turn out of town onto rolling hills. Participants will then circle back towards town. The 5K run is nearly completely flat, on some of the most scenic streets in Shelby. Event benefits the Arts Council. USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

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An Evening of Poetry with Donnie Welch

An evening of poetry with performance poet Donnie Welch (http://donniewelchpoetry.com/). The night will be opened with the music of Davidson singer-songwriter Fountain Penn (facebook.com/fountainpenn). No Cover! Free

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4th of July Festival

Rock your red, white and blue at the USNWC with the Coca-Cola 4th of July Festival, a two-day celebration taking place on July 3rd and July 4th. Both days will feature live music, as well as fireworks over our man-made whitewater river. Every seat is a good seat to view the stunning fireworks display, but we recommend guests arrive early to pick a spot. Free

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Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Outreach Center-Room F102. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at patientservices@lupuslinks.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. free

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Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at patientservices@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. free

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Wild Life

The Garden will feature more than plants during this exciting event, during which you will have a chance to get even closer to the wild side of nature. Guests will learn about, and see up-close, a wide variety of animals that can be found in the Garden and around the region -- maybe even in your back yard. $12 - adults; $11 - seniors 60+; $6 - kids 4-12; Free - Garden Members and children under 4

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MOTION Dance Theatre

MOTION is a “choreographic laboratory,” rather than a traditional concert performance company. Each summer, the artistic director chooses dancers and guest choreographers from across the country and provides them with three weeks of restriction-free time to create new work. MOTION Dance Theatre presents two performances at Diana Wortham Theatre Friday July 12th and Saturday July 13th, both at 8pm. $30 for adults, $25 for students/seniors

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Flight of the Butterflies

This film covers the journey of hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies as they travel from Mexico through the U.S. to Canada and back south again. Showtimes vary by day. $10 ages 14-59, $9 ages 2-13 and 60+, $5 for Members, free for children under 2