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"Baseball As Art" a Negro Leagues Retrospective
Starts Aug. 5. First Monday-Friday of every month, 9 a.m. Continues through Sept. 5
704-484-2787Visual Arts, Sports & Recreation
This exhibit will feature 30 painted baseballs by Monty Sheldon as well as artworks by other artists that pertain to the Negro Baseball Leagues. This exhibit will be held in conjunction with the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC.
Free
111 S. Washington Street
General Charlotte Area
704-484-2787info@ccartscouncil.org
"Cup of Humor"
First Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. 704 628 0106Comedy
Come and see Charlotte's funniest up and coming comics the first Saturday of each month.
$5.00
7878 Idlewild Road
Matthews/Southeast Charlotte
704-628-0106www.madisonscoffee.com
$5 Tuesday's!
Tuesdays 704-543-4581Film
Cinebarre. EAT.DRINK.WATCH MOVIES.
Join us on Tuesday's for our $5 movie tickets.
All day only $5!
But be sure to buy your movie tickets in advance, whereas all movies WILL sell out!!!
$5
900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3
Uptown
980-321-470210 Year Anniversary Celebration
Fri., July 12, 6-8:30 p.m.Visual Arts
Redsky Gallery's 10 year anniversary exhibit will feature more than 25 regional artists, including tapestry artist Victoria Sowers. Free admission
2013 Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach
Sept. 21-22, 8 a.m. 1-919-792-1004Benefits & Fundraisers
Date(s): September 21-22, 2013
Registration Fee: $35
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Route Options: 30, 50, 80, 100
Age Minimum: 16 years
This is a two-day cycling event that will take you to the beach with start sites in Monroe, NC and Kershaw, SC, and a fun-filled overnight at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. Cyclists will be ending at Sunset Beach, NC.
$35 Registration Fee
600 Brewer Drive
General Charlotte Area
1-919-792-1004Mary.Current@nmss.org
2013 Bike MS: Breakaway to the Beach
Sat., Sept. 21, 8 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 22, 8 a.m. 919-792-1004Benefits & Fundraisers, Volunteers/Public Life
Date(s): September 21-22, 2013
Registration Fee: $35
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Route Options: 30, 50, 80, 100
Age Minimum: 16 years
The 2013 ride will once again take you to the beach -- a destination experience with start sites in Monroe, NC and Kershaw, SC, and a fun-filled overnight at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. Cyclists will ride to the coast, ending at Sunset Beach, NC.
$35 Registration Fee
2013 Gantt Symposium Featuring Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. & Kinsey Collection Preview Reception
Thu., June 27, 6:30 p.m. (704) 547-3700Lectures & Seminars
The Harvey B. Gantt Center will welcome Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Charlotte as the inaugural speaker for the 2013 Gantt Symposium. Following the symposium, guests are invited to attend a special opening preview of The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey during a reception with the Kinsey family at the Gantt Center.
$10-$50
2013 OTHER SUMMER EVENT LIVE ARTS PERFORMANCES
Wed., June 19, 10:30 a.m. 704-920-4343Readings & Signings
Summer Reading Program Performance w Farmer Jason
Free
24 Hours of Booty
Fri., July 26, 7 p.m.Festivals/Events
This 24-hour cycling event held in the Myers Park neighborhood is meant to increase public awareness, funds and support for the LIVESTRONG foundation and local cancer charities, which include The Keep Pounding Fund at Carolinas Medical Center and the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas.
28th Annual Sculpture Celebration
Sat., Sept. 7, 9 a.m. 828-754-2486Visual Arts
About 100 sculptors from all over the southeast will set up almost 300 sculptures at T.H. Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, in competition for monetary awards exceeding $10,000. Shown is 2012 People's Choice award winning sculpture "A Friend for Life" by sculptor Betty Branch.
Free
29th Bon Odori
Sat., Aug. 3, 11 a.m. 704-333-2775Festivals/Events
this is our 29th Japanese Summer festival, admission id FREE, please come and join us. Origami, Yukata fitting, Calligraphy, Tea ceremony and more. Lunch boxes will be prepared by Japanese restaurant.
FREE ADMISSION
2nd Annual Big 80's Bar Crawl
Sat., June 22, 6 p.m.Nightlife
Bring your Aqua Net, headbands, neons and atrociously patterned clothing back for this blast-from-the-past bar crawl through Uptown, complete with costume contests and "radical" drink specials. The crawl and registration begins at Roxbury. A koozie is included in the cost. Visit www.lazyday.com for more information and to buy tickets. $8 online; $15 at the door. Designated Drivers come for free.
