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Holidays in the City is a celebration of the season in Charlotte’s Center City.For information about all the events listed, visit findyourcenter.com. Happy Holidays!
WBT Holiday on Ice 2014Friday, November 21 - Sunday, January 4MLK Blvd and Brevard, NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
Holiday on Ice continues its tradition of bringing Charlotte the coolest place in the city, an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Uptown. It's a holiday tradition for us to continue with you, your friends, and family. And we hope to see you there! The ice rink is located at the corner of MLK Blvd and Bre-vard on The NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza.
WBTHolidayOnIce.com.
Admission: $10.00Skate Rental: $3.00
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas MusicalBook by Betsy KelsoMusic and Lyrics by David NehlsWednesday, December 3 - Sunday, December 28 The Actors Theatre of Charlotte
The lovable, zany residents of Armadillo Acres are back! While preparing to decorate a holiday contest, a new Scrooge-like resident begins to wreak havoc on the festivities. With songs like “My Christmas Tin Toy Boy” and “Christmas in My Mobile Home,” get ready for a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’ good time that’ll make grandma blush.
ATCharlotte.org
Lights on the Square: Uptown Tree LightingThursday, December 4th, 5:30-8pmThe Square (Trade & Tryon)
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa and the o�cial lighting of the Uptown Holiday Tree. Have your photo taken with Santa and the entire cast of ACC Football mascots. There will be live performances and festivities inside Founders Hall at The Square.
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Leonard Bearstein Symphony OrchestraMonday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 31 Founders Hall
Performances run Monday through Friday from 10:00am until 2:00pm every hour on the hour with shows at 5:00pm and 6:00pm Saturday through Sunday 8:00am until 6:00pm
Leonard Bearstein and his animatronic orchestra are back at Founders Hall with an updated program and fresh take on holiday classics. The program features a compilation of time-honored songs.
Charlotte Symphony Pops: Magic of ChristmasThursday, December 4 – Sunday, December 7Belk Theater
Don’t miss this seasonal tradition as conductor Albert-George Schram leads a festive program complete with sing-alongs and surprises.
BlumenthalArts.org
Charlotte Ballet: The NutcrackerFriday, December 12 – Tuesday, December 23 Belk Theater
The holidays aren’t complete without seeing The Nutcracker, Charlotte’s favorite holiday tradition. Bring your family and friends along for this holiday spectacular featuring choreography by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, live music from the Charlotte Symphony and over 100 performers. Be there as the Nutcracker Prince triumphs over the evil Mouse King and as the Sugar Plum Fairy entertains Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and the audience with dazzling dancing sweets. See why Nutcracker is the most popular ballet in history!
BlumenthalArts.org
Charlotte Symphony: MessiahWednesday, December 17, 7:30pmBelk Theater
The Charlotte Symphony and Oratorio Singers of Charlotte perform their annual production of Messiah. The oratorio is the composer's most famous, and celebrates the life of Christ, from “For Unto Us a Child is Born” to the “Hallelujah Chorus.”
BlumenthalArts.org
A Soulful NoelThursday, December 18 – Friday, December 19McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
Continuing last year's holiday tradition by the On Q ensemble of creatives, A Soulful Noel is a tapestry of music, dance and spoken word, telling the age old story of the reason for the season. Alternative tweaks have been made to incorporate holiday fare like “The Night Before Christmas,” “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Go Tell it on The Mountain,” all of which are soulfully represented. Fill your cup of eggnog this season with some Soul, Rhythm & Blues, a dash of Noel and alot of OnQ!
Thursday, December 18 @ 7:30pmFriday, December 19 @ 8:00pm
BlumenthalArts.org
The 37th Annual Fourth Ward Holiday Home TourFriday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7Start at the ticket booth 9th & Poplar Streets
Founded in 1977 by neighbors who visited each other’s homes to feast, sing carols and enjoy holiday décor, the Friends of Fourth Ward Holiday Home Tour has evolved substantially in 36 years. In 1979, the event opened to the public and quickly became a successful fundraiser for the neighborhood. To this day, all tour proceeds benefit important neighborhood projects such as neighborhood beautification, preservation of historic landmarks, public art, education, social, and safety programs. The annual home tour is hosted by the Friends of Fourth Ward, a not-for-profit neighborhood organization.
FOFW.org
Children’s Theatre: Scrooge!Friday, December 5 - Monday, December 22McColl Family Theatre
Celebrate the holidays at Children’s Theatre with this charming musical extravaganza. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's "Bah!, Humbug!" opinion of Christmas grates on everyone around him. But when Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner and three Christmas spirits, he learns to change his ways -- just in time for Christmas Day! There’s something for everyone in this Yuletide treat.
CTCharlotte.org
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
2014 ACC ChampionshipSaturday, December 6Fanfest starts at noon
2014 Belk BowlTuesday, December 30Fanfest starts at noon
Support our Carolina Panthers or enjoy college football championships at Bank of America Stadium.
CLT New Year’s EveWednesday, December 31 7pm – 12:30amNASCAR Hall of Fame
Ring in 2015 under the stars in Uptown Charlotte. Live music and other activities will lead to the raising of the Queen City Crown and fireworks show at Midnight.
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Visit ABBEYDALE for ready to wear and custom clothing brand that blends modernism with a dash of nostalgia116 W 4th St | houseofabbeydale.com
Have a cool yule in Center City!Need to shop? From funky clothes and housewares to unique gifts and fine edibles, Charlotte’s Center City is the place to find shopping. Don’t be shy, go ahead kick the tires and give us a try!
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SILVERFLY o�ers everything from button-ups, denim and polos to outerwear, sport coats and shoes.1111 Metropolitan Avesilverflybrands.com
Blank Canvas1800 Camden Rdthebcbrand.com
Brief1426 S Tryon Stshopbrief.com
Jos. A. Bank100 North Tryon Streetjosbank.com
Ivy & Leo | JuliesWomen’s fashions in the heart of Uptown located in Founder’s Hall. Present this insert for 15% o� your purchase this holiday season!100 N Tryon Stiveyandleo.com | juliesclothing.com
Blush BoutiqueBlush boutique will be o�ering a unique mix of fashion and accessories with a range of price points and styles that will appeal to the women of Charlotte, regardless of age or budget.1504 Camden Rd
Shu Salon1426 S Tryon St | shusalon.com
The BeehiveThis unique shop o�ers baby items, home accessories, an on-site floral designer and trendy gifts.101 S Tryon St (located at the Omni Hotel)
BlisCome visit Blis this holiday season!! We have decked our store with many holiday favorites!Present this insert for 10% o� purchases of $25 or more!100 N Tryon | blissuptown.com
The Blossom Shop FloristYour source for holiday decor, gift items, fresh flowers and plants - delivered throughout Charlotte daily. 100 N Tryon | blossomshopflorist.com
The Boulevard South EndHousewares, fashion and unique gifts in the heart of South End.1440 S Tryon St | blvdatsouthend.com
SILVERFLYABBEYDALE
BLUSHJULIES
BOULEVARD SOUTH END
INTERIOR MOTIVES
THE BLOSSOM SHOP
Boulevard Home Furnishings Bazaar3021 Gri�th St | boulevardbazaar.com
The Furniture Connector2905 Gri�th St | thefurnitureconnector.com
High Cotton Home2137 South Blvd | highcottonhomecompany.com
Interior Motives2425 South Blvd | interiormotives.ws
The Pick-It Furniture3000 Gri�th St | thepickitfurniture.com
South End Trading Company2935 Gri�th St | southendtradingcompany.com
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Gifts
Don’t forget these great cultural & sports gift shops!
Shop the Levine Center for the Arts this holiday season!
Find art-inspired gifts at the museum shops of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Mint Museum Uptown, and enjoy reciprocal member shopping discounts! From November 28 through December 23, simply present a membership card from ANY of the three museums to receive a discount in ALL THREE museum shops!More information: bechtler.org, gantt.org, mintmuseum.org.
Find unique gifts for all ages at Discovery Place and the Levine Museum of the New South!
Visit discoveryplace.org or museumofthenewsouth.org for details and specials.
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