704events.com events http://704events.com/events/event_calendar.php 2010-09-07T19:00:03+01:00 text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com redbridge http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11742 Daily Bible Study For Seniors For information www.theseniorvillages.com704 395-0126 ask for Steve   text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com peekaboocouture@aol.com http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12696 Calling all interested in participating in one of Charlotte's largest and most unique fashion shows! We, Peek-A-Boo Couture, are now accepting applications for persons ranging in age from newborns to 25 years for our fashion show on August 29th. No experience necessary! Representatives from some of Charlotte's most prestigious modeling and talent agencies will be in attendance! Please give us a call at 704-332-5338 or email us at peekaboocouture@aol. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com greenrice http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12743 Holly Spruck is a painter living and working in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2002. Having taught art to elementary school children for more than ten years, Holly has taken time off since 2004 to focus solely on her art work. From 1997 to 2002, Holly lived in the Czech Republic and taught art at the International School of Prague. While in Prague, Holly had four successful exhibitions of her paintings. Her work is included in private collections from California to Beijing. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com saralcollins_pumc http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12865 The Pineville Ringers handbell choir is comprised of youth and adults who perform a variety of Christian music for worship services and special events. We're looking for youth and adults who are interested in playing or learning to play the handbells. No experience necessary! There is no cost to join. text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com den@gdhs.com http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11189 The CCAC offers a creative atmosphere for both the novice and the professional to enjoy and prosper. Friendly, nurturing, and professional art instruction in the techniques and application of oil paint is provided by Master Painters Lee Baumgarten and Denise Torrance.  These classes are now being offered Monday-Thursdays and are conveniently located in historic downtown Pineville.  Grab your canvas, paint and brushes and head to Pineville - at only $20. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com epicentre http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12805 Break up your work week with Wind Down Wednesdays in the Mez Lounge. 1/2 price signature cocktails and martinis-- Every Wednesday! text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11519 The term “Rockingham” refers to a rich brown glaze that received its characteristic color through the addition of manganese. It was first made in England in the late 18th century. The technique later spread to the United States, where it became a standard of many potters—especially those in the Northeast, Maryland, and Ohio. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11514 Featuring various important ceramic regions of North Carolina, Diversity & Traditions includes ceramics drawn from the Mint’s permanent collection. Exhibition includes pieces from such well established regions as Seagrove, the Catawba Valley, the Moravian settlement in Forsyth County, the mountains, and Penland. Potters represented include: Burlon B. Craig, Ben Owen and his grandson Ben Owen III, Jane Peiser, Rudolf Christ and Oscar Bachelder. text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=10360 The Heights of Fashion highlights 60 examples of platform footwear from the 1930s - the present.Fashionable platform shoes appeared in Europe and the United States in the 1930s and 1940s but the popularity of platforms in the 1970s reached far greater heights and lingered far longer. From the rebellious days of the 1970s through the style-conscious present day, platforms continue as fashion statements by both sexes. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com cng01 http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11010 You are invited to a breakfast meeting to learn about the Carolina Networking Group. Open networking starts at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at 7:45, with the meeting running from 8-9:00 a.m.   text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11520 In 1644, the Manchu-Qing nomads took control over China, overthrowing the Ming Dynasty. To exert power over the defeated Han population, the Manchu imposed a dress code. The code distinguished the ruling imperial family, the royal court, and civic officials from the general citizenry. A hierarchy of color and decoration signified the rank of the wearer.Chinese court robes of this era display a rich ornamentation of symbolism and decorative representations of the Manchu cosmos. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11521 Public performances of epic tales, historical events and religious narratives are a key part of modern life in Mexico. Dance dramas, presented in city streets and church plazas, embody a community’s essential beliefs and common human problems while imparting moral lessons.The performer’s mask is a vehicle of transformation that physically and psychologically converts the wearer into the character portrayed by the dancer. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11522 Maya peoples of Guatemala and southeastern Mexico are renowned for their time-honored tradition of magnificent attire. Throughout the world, clothing transforms the biological body into a socio-cultural being, integrating the person into the community. Among the Maya, dress is an outward expression of cultural pride. Dress also conveys one’s place in the world, signaling social identity and geographic origin or current community. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11523 As Renaissance Art styles of the 15th century spread from Italy to the northern European countries, they adapted and changed to accommodate local artistic preferences and cultural ideals. For example, the Protestant Reformation in the Netherlands turned away from religious paintings while portraiture and genre paintings, or scenes of everyday life, grew in popularity. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com jkarout http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11524 The 18th century witnessed the “Golden Age of English Art” in which artists explored the variety and abundance of the times. Portraiture ranked high as ordinary individuals, like those in the upper ranks, sought to have their likenesses and achievements documented by artists of note. Satire came into vogue in which art was used to lampoon individuals and situations from those royal to everyday mundane. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com qctours http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11671 See and learn over 250 years of Charlotte history as well as current and future plans. This 2 1/4 hour guided motorized climate controlled city tour includes over 75 sites in Uptown (including the historic district), and two old South suburbs (Dilworth and Myers Park) that include Bungalow, Colonial, Queen Anne, Victorian, and Tudor style homes, as well as scenic tree-lined streets. There is a 20-25 minute mid-tour stop for souvenirs, snacks, or restroom break. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com dandomarket http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12177 Midweek on 5th Street- Check out new bands and drink specials at The Attic & Madisons every Wednesday, all summer long! Drink specials start at 3PM, live music at 10PM. Attic Bar & Madisons...live music & drink specials! $3 Sweetwater Pints!!! $3 Well Drinks!!! $4 Jager!!! 200 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 www.bestbarscharlotte.com 704-370-0690 join us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1324999572&ref=ts text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com chelseyw http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12800 Allegro Foundation: a Champion for Children with Disabilities Celebrates 20th Year with the First Annual Allegro Invitational Golf Benefit at The Golf Club at Ballantyne Dust off your clubs and join your friends at the fairway as you golf to win fabulous prizes alongside Charlotte’s most influential leaders and celebrities in a tournament benefiting Allegro Foundation…a Champion for Children with Disabilities. ... text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com bpaschal http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12827 text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com DSBG http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12496 The butterflies are back! Something's A-Flutter returns to The Orchid Conservatory this September as hundreds of butterflies fill the conservatory. Enjoy butterfly releases, exhibits, demonstrations and lots more fluttering fun! text/html 2010-09-08T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com ssjohnson http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12580 Come be inspired as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Cliff Barrows. A Graham Crusade Team's founding song leader and choir director in 1945, Barrows has led more than 210 million people in worship around the world, while earning Hall of Fame honors from both the Gospel Music Association and the National Religious Broadcasters. ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com den@gdhs.com http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11954 Portfolio Extravaganza is tailored for youth between the ages of 14-19. Passionate about art and want to go to college and beyond in the arts? Then look no further! This program is an aggressive approach to get you the best portfolio possible in your intended area of study before you graduate high school. If you are open to hard work and commitment, our faculty will prepare you and your portfolio for college. ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com RichyeRich http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11894 STARTING APRIL 1ST-------------SHOWTIME @ CLUB REIGN STARTS ************THE SHOWCASE MAGAZINE, KP ENT, LETS RIDE RECORDS, WUFO INTERNET RADIO STUDIOS present "Apollo Style" night out like never before in the QC *************Doors open @ 7:30- Showstarts @ 8:15 ************Showcase of talent from comedians, R&B singers, Hip Hop, dance troops & much more (contestants must audition prior so you'll only be watching the best) competing each week for ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com ebcov1 http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12890 We are hosting our annual Johnson & Wales University Back to School Party on Thursday, September 9! We will be featuring live music from 10:30-1:30 P.M. with very special guest, KEVIN BRAWLEY! Drink Specials: $2.25 Select Domestics $3 Coronas & Corona Lights $3 Soco & Lime Shots $5 Redbull Vodkas $10 Domestic Buckets As always, our full menu will be served until 1:30 A.M. ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com independence venues http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12552 After nearly 40 sold out shows on three continents since fall 2009, the Pixies are extending the 20th anniversary celebration of the band's classic 1989 album, Doolittle to cities in the U.S. The Doolittle tour which launched in Dublin, Ireland in 2009 has received five-star reviews in the London Times, the Guardian and the Independent, and according to U.S. alt-weekly, The Pixies continue to WOW. ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com saralcollins_pumc http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12505 Pineville United Methodist Church offers area residents adult exercise classes in the gym of the Crossroads Center. Classes continue now through December 17 and are $3 per session. Walk-ins are welcome. text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com peekaboocouture@aol.com http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12696 Calling all interested in participating in one of Charlotte's largest and most unique fashion shows! We, Peek-A-Boo Couture, are now accepting applications for persons ranging in age from newborns to 25 years for our fashion show on August 29th. No experience necessary! Representatives from some of Charlotte's most prestigious modeling and talent agencies will be in attendance! Please give us a call at 704-332-5338 or email us at peekaboocouture@aol. ... text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com aliciasevents http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12822 Young artists will learn how to create simple flipbook animations. Visit www.artisticheartscreate.weebly.com today for more info. text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com redbridge http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=11742 Daily Bible Study For Seniors For information www.theseniorvillages.com704 395-0126 ask for Steve   text/html 2010-09-09T07:00:00+01:00 http://704events.com greenrice http://704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=12743 Holly Spruck is a painter living and working in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2002. Having taught art to elementary school children for more than ten years, Holly has taken time off since 2004 to focus solely on her art work. From 1997 to 2002, Holly lived in the Czech Republic and taught art at the International School of Prague. While in Prague, Holly had four successful exhibitions of her paintings. Her work is included in private collections from California to Beijing. ...