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First Friday Exhibition Opening

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 4:23pm
First Friday Exhibition Opening

CHARLOTTE - Enjoy gallery tours, live entertainment, hands-on collage activities, a cash bar and Bearden birthday celebrations as part of the Bearden 100 celebration!

Event Details
Date: Friday, September 2nd
Time: 6pm
Admission: Up to $10
Venue: Mint Museum Uptown
Address: 500 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte

Need more information? Please logon to www.mintmuseum.org or call 704.337.2000.

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The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party - USC vs. ECU

Submitted by Susan H.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 2:26pm
The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party - USC vs. ECU

CHARLOTTE - College football is back!  Join us and party for a purpose at The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party this Saturday!  There's music, food, a full service cash bar, a cornhole tournament, beer pong, viewing area and more.  Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium is scheduled about 7pm.  Proceeds benefit  the Back to Life Foundation.

Event Details
Date:  Saturday, September 3rd
Hours:  2pm to 10pm
Admission:  $25 to $75 ($75 includes game ticket)
Location:  Corner of Third & Poplar (2 blocks from Bank of America Stadium)

Need more information?  Please click HERE or call 704.231.9700.

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Chow Down Uptown - A Food Truck Festival

Submitted by Susan H.
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011, 3:29pm
Chow Down Uptown - A Food Truck Festival

CHARLOTTE - Food vendors will be selling delicious choices including gourmet pizza, Italian heroes, pulled pork grilled cheese sandwiches, BBQ ribs, pastries, cupcakes and more!  Previous vendors have been Napolitano’s Mobile Lunch & Catering, Southern Cake Queen “A Little Piece of Heaven”, Roots Farm Food, Jim’s South Philly Steaks, Roaming Fork, Holy Matrimony Wings and Pizza, Outdoor Feasts, Cupcake Delirium, Clover Joe’s, Sticks & Cones Ice cream, Harvest Moon Grille, and  I Scream 4 Ice Cream.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages (alcohol is permitted if you’re over 21 years old) and lawn chairs are welcome as well. Parking is available at the Secure parking lot adjacent to Chow Down for $5.

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Some unions to skip 2012 Democratic convention in Charlotte

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, August 12th, 2011, 3:43pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - More than a dozen trade unions are planning to sit out the 2012 Democratic convention because they are angry it will be held in a right-to-work state.

The unions say they are disappointed that labor wasn't consulted before Democrats settled on North Carolina, a state that is considered one of the least union-friendly in the nation.

They are also frustrated that job creation hasn't been a higher priority for Democratic lawmakers. The unions include the Laborers, Painters and Electrical Workers.

The move would deprive the party of millions of dollars spent on sky boxes and other sponsorships that usually help underwrite the convention.

A Democratic National Committee spokeswoman says the party is happy with the support of local labor leaders in North Carolina.

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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Community Day | Passages: Green Wall

Submitted by Susan H.
Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 3:26pm
Community Day | Passages: Green Wall

CHARLOTTE - You're invited to the opening of Passages: Green Wall, created by internationally renowned bamboo artist, Tetsunori Kawana. Visitors throughout the day will enjoy Butoh inspired dance performances by Anemone Dance Theater, jinashi sakuhachi Japanese bamboo flute performances and demonstrations with Jon Kypros, Calligraphy, Ikebana Flower and Aikido demonstrations.

Event Details
Date:  Sunday, August 14th
Hours:  1pm to 5pm
Free Admission
Venue:  Mint Museum Randolph
Address:  2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte

Need more information?  Please click HERE or call 704.337.2000.

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Pasta With a Purpose

Submitted by Susan H.
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 4:58pm
Pasta With a Purpose

CHARLOTTE - Presented by New Opportunity Mentoring Program.  Fundraising luncheon includes stuffed shells with beef or vegetarian pasta, salad, bread, a drink and dessert.  The New Opportunity Mentoring Program is a non-profit mentoring program connecting young parents with caring and consistent adults. We link a FREE mentor to every young parent that desires one!  Funds raised during this event will help with training, resources, management expenses and much more!  We ask that everyone RSVP for this event!  Please visit us on the web today!  Donations can be accepted at the fundraising luncheon or on our website!

Event Details
Date:  Thursday, August 11th
Times:  11:30am to 12:30pm or 1pm to 2pm
Tickets:  $10
Venue:  Public Defender's Office
Address:  700 E.

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National Night Out Ice Cream Party with the CMPD!

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 5:31pm
National Night Out Ice Cream Party with the CMPD!

CHARLOTTE - The First Ward Community Fund and Charlotte Housing Authority will host their annual "Party with the Police" as part of the nation-wide National Night Out celebration. National Night Out is an event that brings together communities and Police Departments across the country in an effort to improve relationships and to let criminals know they are not welcome.

Organizers expect a large turnout again this year. Both children and adults will enjoy ice cream from Buck's Ice Cream -- the truck arrives at 6:45pm. Mayor Anthony Foxx, a First Ward resident, will visit and many community leaders and elected official are expected to stop-by to meet the neighbors.

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