Tega Cay 2013 Summer Concert Series

Rockin’ & Reelin’ 2013 Summer Movie and Concert Series in Pineville

May 22, 2013 By Christin M 2 Comments

Free summer fun in Pineville for the whole family! The Rockin’ & Reelin’ 2013 Summer Movie and Concert Series is jammed pack with entertainment choices. All movies and concerts take place at Pineville Lake Park. Concerts begin at 7pm. Movie Pre-Shows start at 7pm and movies begin at dusk. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic basket and enjoy some family time under the stars.

2013 Schedule

June 14- Madagascar 3 (PG)

June 20- Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

June 28- Too Far Gone (Pop Country)

July 12- The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13)

July 26- Rhythm Nation (Variety/Top 40)

August 9- OZ; The Great and Powerful (PG)

August 23- Chris Lane Band (Pop Country)

September 13- Joystick (70s & 80s Pop/Rock)

Pineville Lake Park

1000 Johnston Drive

Pineville, NC 28134

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Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway

May 21, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

Oh boy oh boy! Music lovers rejoice! The activities and events get better at the Anne Springs Close Greenway each year. New this summer, the Greenway will be hosting an outdoor concert series. The concerts will take place outside the Dairy Barn on the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Bring a blanket or chairs to get yourself comfy and a picnic dinner to munch on while you listen to some tunes. Beverages will be available for purchase.

These events are free for Greenway members and $3 for nonmembers

Concert Schedule

June 13- Cold River (local band)

July 11- The Hinson Girls (Bluegrass music)

August 8- Moonshine Racers

Location- Dairy Barn at Anne Springs Close Greenway (250 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill. Entrance off of Highway 21 Business near intersection with Springfield Parkway. Follow gravel road.)

Tega Cay and Pineville will also be having a summer concert series.

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Bark in the Ballpark June 2

May 21, 2013 By Christin M Leave a Comment

Take your dog out to the ballgame Sunday June 2 at Knights Stadium for Bark in the Ballpark. Join your furry friend watching the Charlotte Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

A portion of the proceeds benefit The Humane Society of York County, our local no-kill animal shelter, giving homeless dogs and cats a second chance. There will be a Doggie Vendor Showcase, pet-themed giveaway, plus you will be able to let your dog strut his stuff as he takes a pre-game walk around the Knights Stadium warning track. There will be special seating for fans with their 4-legged friends in the LLR and grass berms.

First pitch is at 2:15pm. Gates open at 1pm. More info and online ticket sales.

Another upcoming Humane Society of York County Fundraiser is Donato’s of Tega Cay Dough Night Thursday May 23rd. A portion of pizza sales from 11am-11pm benefits the HSYC. Dine in or pick up only and if calling in an order, use the number 803-802-0902 to make sure Humane Society gets a portion of the sale. Donato’s is located at 1143 Stonecrest Blvd in Tega Cay (near Walmart). Visit the HSYC website for more details.

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Charlotte Pops in the Park

May 20, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

This summer, see why Charlotte Pops in the Park has been drawing huge crownds for years. Bring a blanket or some low-sitting chairs and enjoy an evening under the stars listening to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

Pops in the Park takes place each June at Symphony Park in Southpark, on the corner of Morrison Blvd and Barclay Downs. The lawn gets packed with people, and if going, you will want to plan on arriving early to claim a spot of grass. Gates open at 5pm. Prelude begins at 7pm and concert starts at 8:15pm.

Cost is $10 for adults, and free for children under age 18. Season passes can be purchased online for $35. Food and Beverage vendors are available, but people like to go all out with picnic baskets packed with wine and cheese. No dogs allowed.

The Thrill of the Orchestra- Sunday June 9, 2013

A Summer Pops Fantasia- Sunday June 16, 2013

Scores of Movie Music- Sunday June 23

That’s Amore- Sunday June 30

Celebrate America- July 3

For more information and to buy online tickets, visit www.charlottesymphony.org

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Carowinds to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

May 20, 2013 By Christin M Leave a Comment

On June 1, Carowinds will be celebrating 40 years of family fun and excitement. Carowinds is a nearly 400 acre theme park boasting 13 world-class roller coasters including the Intimidator. Other Carowinds attractions include a waterpark, 12 acre kids area filled with rides for little ones, and new this year- Dinosaur’s Alive with 32 life-sized animated dinosaurs. Carowinds is conveniently located on the north side of Fort Mill with half of the park being in each of the Carolinas.

The 40th Anniversary Celebration will get started with a recreation of the 1973 Grand Opening including a ribbon cutting, appearance by Miss NC 1973, speeches, and marching bands.

From 6pm-10-m, WBAV-FM will present the Carowinds 40th Anniversary Birthday Bash in Cobra Plaza. Get ready to party with Purple Steppers Step Show, Dance Contests, Live Broadcast with DJ Incognito, and more. The night will finish off with a 40th Anniversary Fireworks Spectacular set to the #1 hits of 1973.

Carowinds

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14523 Carowinds Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28273

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Frontier Days at Anne Springs Close Greenway

May 19, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

Get ready to step back in time. There will be educational activities and games the whole family will enjoy at Frontier Days taking place at Anne Springs Close Greenway June 1 and 2. On June 1st, come between 10-2pm and watch as the New Acquisition Militia do Black Powder Musket Demonstrations and talk about what it was like for Revolutionary War soldiers. There will also be activities such as butter churning and old-fashioned children’s games to help demonstrate what life was like during Frontier Days. Activities will take place around the Faires-Coltharp Cabin and the Graham Cabin, two historic cabins on the Greenway with Revolutionary and Civil War ties. Both cabins are easily accessible from the Dairy Barn Entrance off of Highway 21 business.

On June 2 from 1-3pm, take a guided tour of Fort Mill’s namesake, the Garrison-Webb Grist Mill. Meet at the gravel parking area off of Steele St (near the intersection of Steele St and Springfield Parkway) at 1pm. From there take a guided hike down to the Mill where tours will be done of the mill, headrance, mill pond area, and crib dam. The mill is well secluded within the woods of the Greenway and features a working water wheel.

Both events are free to Greenway members. Greenway admission applies for nonmembers. More info.

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Tega Cay 2013 Summer Concert Series

May 17, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

The Tega Cay 2013 Summer Concert Series begins tomorrow night at Runde Park in Tega Cay. Performance by Summer Daze, a Dance and Show Band, will begin at 7pm and last until 10pm. DJ Tim Brown will play music for the kids at 6:30pm. There will be a kids area with Jumpy Castles, popcorn, and cotton candy.

Runde Park is located next to the Tega Cay Fire Department. Park at Turner Field and take a shuttle to Runde Park. Additional parking at the Tega Cay lower tennis courts, just a short walk from Runde Park. No BYOB, No dogs, No grills.

Admission is free, but for $100 you can reserve luxury lawn seating for the whole season. Luxury lawn seating is in the left center field and includes 4 lawn chairs set up in a 10 by 10-foot area, plus beverage service by Casual Water. Contact Joey Blethen for more info at 803-548-3787.

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