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What’s New at the Blue?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

May 7, Blue Heron Chef, Meredith Smith, will be debuting a new menu for us hungry hipsters. Check out www.carolinalakesgc.com, dining options, for the latest. And don’t forget Happy Hours at the Heron, after May 14, Mon-Sat, 4-6pm (yes, Monday … Continue reading →

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May Festivals! Number 1

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

May 12-13, Waxhaw celebrates the joy of spring. Arts, crafts, music, food. All day with free admission, too! Don’t forget Waxhaw’s First Fridays. Once a month, centered around a common theme, shops stay open late, entice with good deals, and … Continue reading →

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May Festivals! Number 2

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

May 18-19, Lancaster invites you to their Red Rose Festival. Southern comfort food tempts the palate, local artists show their talent, while bands entertain. Stroll our county seat. “This is Lancaster!” Our Lancaster!

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Drama More Your Style?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

Lancaster Community Playhouse serves up “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” May 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8pm. $8 senior admission. Advance tickets are at the Springs House or at the door. Who can forget Elizabeth Taylor???

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Local Bluegrass Jam in Van Wyck!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

The first Thursday of every month at the Van Wyck Community Center, 5036 Old Hickory Road, 7:30-9:00pm, banjos will be dueling! Refreshments are available, donation admission. Something out-of-town guests might enjoy, after you feed them bar-be-cue, Southern style!

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Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

Upscale Style! Symphony Park at Southpark Mall, May 12th. Admission of $35, all you care to taste of beer and bourbon. Could be a long afternoon, so guzzle down some gourmet barbecue before you hit the beverage bar. Live entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Burn The Floor at Belk Theater

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

… is not our grandmother’s cut a rug! Sizzling, scintillating, and hot, hot, hot, critics rave it’s a must see. If you’ve been tuning into Dancing with the Stars, you’ve gotta be front row center. May 16th, one night only. … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Update, May 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by phil

The “Market” is looking pretty good right now! Showings are up! Walk-ins are up! Inquiries are up! Contracts are up! AND Inventory is down! This is probably a good time to put your home on the market if you are considering selling. Seven (7) homes/villas went … Continue reading →

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April Real Estate Update

Posted on April 17, 2012 by phil

How did the 1st Quarter of 2012 compare with 2011? – A Tie!! Closings for the first quarter are traditionally the slowest of the year. In 2011, ten homes closed. In 2012, Ditto! 2nd Quarter Looking Good! 15 resale homes are currently under contract (as … Continue reading →

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Sun City Musicians Club Benefit

Posted on April 4, 2012 by phil

The Musicians Club is having its annual benefit concert to raise money for the Lancaster County Outreach Project (LCOP).  It’s April 14 (6:30pm) at the Lake House ballroom.  The evening will feature two resident bands, several singers and some fun … Continue reading →

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Come-See-Me Festival in Rock Hill

Posted on April 4, 2012 by phil

The 49th annual Come-See-Me Festival in Rock Hill starts April 12 (2012). Details can be found here: comeseeme.org. Some highlights: April 20, 21: BBQ cook-off (Winthrop Lake, 1162 Eden Terrace) April 13 at 5:30pm: Beach Bash with live band, Rock … Continue reading →

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Frankie Valli Music in Lancaster

Posted on March 5, 2012 by phil

Can’t get tickets for Jersey Boys? Never mind. Bundy Auditorium , USC Lancaster swings with the same tunes in “Let’s Hang On,” a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Friday, March 9th, 7:30pm. You won’t have to fight … Continue reading →

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