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Things to Do in Charlotte NC, Week of DEC 19, 2008

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Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209
Looking for things to do with family and friends who are visiting for the holidays?  Here are a few things that you're sure to enjoy for the week of 12/19/2008:


Children's Theatre of Charlotte
The Velveteen Rabbit

Dec. 19-22, 2008

Wachovia Playhouse
(Click Here for a Seating Map)
Front Orchestra $18.00
General Section $14.00

All the other toys in the nursery snub The Velveteen Rabbit, an ordinary stuffed bunny filled with sawdust, for being boring and old-fashioned.  When the little boy discovers the forlorn little rabbit, they become fast friends. Through their friendship, The Velveteen Rabbit learns what it means to be truly loved – and the joy and the pain of what it means to be real.  Adapted from the classic book by Margery Williams, this story is performed by the famed Tarradiddle Players.  What a great story to share with your favorite little one for the holidays!  Visit  www.ctcharlotte.org  for ticket information and more information on upcoming shows.

Theatre Ticket

ImaginOn

Take a break from the holiday rush and visit the Joe & Joan Martin Center. Reflecting an original approach to education, learning and the arts, the 106,000 square-foot facility serves as an unprecedented resource for families, creating a synergy between  educational drama experiences and the critical skills of reading unlike any in the country. www.imaginon.org  Hint:  Take the Train!  The Blue Line, the first leg of Charlotte Transit's new light rail system, LYNX, has a stop right at ImaginOn! For details on taking the train to the performances, CLICK HERE!

ImaginOn

Still have Shopping to do?

Shop ‘til you drop at Concord Mills, one of the state's leading tourist attractions. An amazing themed complex, Concord Mills offers 200 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues including a 24-screen AMC Theatres, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and NASCAR SpeedPark. http://www.concordmills.com/

Shop til you drop!

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Holiday Lights at the Garden
Through DEC 28, 2008
6500 South New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-4490

Be a part of the family tradition at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden with a holiday event like no other!  Nearly 500,000 lights are illuminated, seasonal entertainment provided, an orchid tree on display, visits from Santa, holiday music and much more!  Enjoy the new train display--(new in 2008)!  And, carriage rides are available on the weekends.
Download a schedule of this year's events here.

Holiday Lights at the Garden


The Lighting of the Grand Menorah
DEC 21, 2008
5:30 p.m.

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, will celebrate the lighting of the Grand Menorah.  Lubavitch of NC will be serving refreshments at the celebration on Sunday, 12/21/2008 at 6:00 p.m. for the Chanukah Menorah at SouthPark!  Activities include a parade and friendship circle gathering for the lighting!  Come join the fun that starts at 5:30!  This activity is FREE and is located at 4400 Sharon Road.  

Lighting of the Grand Menorah

Debe in Charlotte
Charlotte NC

About the author:

Quality Service CertifiedDebe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood & Relocation Specialist, ABR & e-PRO who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Charlotte NC Metro Area.  If you're relocating to or from any other area of the country, Debe connects you with any member of her team of relocation professionals in your destination or exit city of choice.  The destination service is of no cost to you!  The Maxwell House Group's quality service guarantee puts this team far ahead of the competition; providing unsurpassed customer service is their #1 priority!  Debe Maxwell -- Helen Adams Realty -- 704.491.3310
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Comments (8)

Shannon Lefevre
John R. Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl

Holy Cow Debe!  There's ALOT to do in Charlotte! :)  Sounds like a fun town to live in! :)

Dec 20, 2008 01:06 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Debe - as always a greast post by you! I love the Velveteen Rabbit and would love to see it. Great information to keep your readers updated about all there is to do in Charlotte.

Dec 20, 2008 01:35 AM
Pat Whitehouse
RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA
Broker/Owner

Hi Debe-Love your posts. Always jam packed with such good stuff. I think that velveteen rabbit would be pretty cool to see. You always do top notch work what ever it might be. Know why! Because you are a top notch gal. Enjoy your holiday and don't think you need to do everything perfect.  Congrats again on getting a feature on your bell ringer post. :-)

Dec 20, 2008 01:54 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Smart Girl!  Yes, there's SO much to do here--the list is endless!

Hey Sharon!  Thank you so much!  Yes, that would be where I'd prefer to spend the afternoon too!

Hi Pat!  Hey, I try!!  Things are just moving so fast right now, I can barely keep up!!  I thank you, as always, for your kind words and support!  You are truly a gem here in the Rain!

Debe in Charlotte

Dec 20, 2008 02:25 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Debe, I know real estate is what we do but it is so great to see posts like yours that are informative but so much fun to look at.  Makes me sigh and wish I was there.

Dec 20, 2008 02:43 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Barb!  Well, come on to Charlotte!  There's something for everyone here and just an amazing city in which to live, work AND play!  Happy Holidays to you Barb!

Debe in Charlotte

Dec 20, 2008 03:06 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debi congratulations on reaching 200,000 points.  It takes a lot of blogs and comments to reach that.

Dec 20, 2008 05:09 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi George!  Thanks--I've been working on my 200K post (also, like my 100K--not really to do with MY celebration)!  Anyway, I KNOW--this year has been a good year to start this blogging thing and get it rolling--I haven't had a better year yet to get going with it!

Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas

Dec 20, 2008 08:44 AM