Monthly Archives: November 2008

Singing Christmas Tree!

Singing Christmas Tree! Some of the Piedmont’s best and most colorful regional folk, bluegrass and gospel musicians join the soaring voices of Carolina Voices’ Main Stage Choir as they present “A Carolina Christmas!” Sing-a-long to holiday favorites and hear music … Continue reading

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Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight!

Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight on Dec. 6th at the Historic Latta Plantation located in Huntersville. While you are there take the time to walk the plantation house, kitchen, cabin, and grounds of this 1800 cotton plantation and living … Continue reading

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Find the Cheapest Gas!

Fuel Up! Put In Your Favorite Holiday CD and Drive Safely! Before you head out, check out the GasBuddy.com website to find the cheapest gas along the way.

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The Holidays Sizzle in Asheville!

The holidays sizzle in Asheville with a mix of fine food and festivities. Asheville’s area holiday traditions and events have something to entice everyone, ranging from classic Christmas events at Biltmore Estate to Santa rappelling down Chimney Rock to the … Continue reading

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Songs for The Baby Boomer

It was fun being a baby boomer …..until now. Some of the artists are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate the aging population. They include: 1. Herman’s Hermits— Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker. 2. The Bee … Continue reading

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Charleston – Christmas Past and Present!

Journey from Christmas present to Christmas past while reliving the olden days in beautiful, historic Charleston, SC.   Visit Charleston’s holiday market in Nov.  and experience the Lowcountry’s complete holiday experience.  Charleston serves as the perfect destination for all of your … Continue reading

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A Basket of Southern Flair!

Young Plantations right up the road from Sun City on 521 is a Carolina tradition during this holiday season.  Stop by and have them put together a Thanksgiving or Christmas gift basket.  It’s fun strolling through the store selecting your … Continue reading

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Recycle Your Throwaways!

FreeCycle.org: You know what they say “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Instead of filling up our landfills in Lancaster with our throwaways, you can give it to someone else that may need it—it’s called free-cycling!

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Thanksgiving Parade!

The Carolinas Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the largest gatherings of Carolinians that takes place during the year. If you feel really ambitious, you can start out the day at the Turkey Trot in Southpark. Mark your calendar for … Continue reading

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Christmas in November!

Christmas in Nov: Start out the holiday season, with The Southern Christmas Show from Nov. 13-23. Held at the Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Mart). After that wraps up, you can enjoy the Christmas Illuminations at the Billy Graham Library … Continue reading

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Time for Holiday Shopping! Visit our Outlet Malls!

What a great time of year to visit our area outlet malls to do your holiday shopping. The Concord Mills Outlet in Concord, NC, has 203 stores and over 22 restaurants. The Prime Outlet Mall in Gaffney, SC, has 68 … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned Family Fun!

Enjoy the simple pleasures of “hunting for the perfect Christmas tree.” The RRR Tree Farm in Boone, NC has teamed up with hotels to deliver a memorable family Christmas experience—one night’s lodging, hayride, cut your own tree—weekends only from Nov. … Continue reading

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