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February Real Estate Update

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

“Taking Real Estate to the next level!” January Home Sales! Three resales (2 homes and 1 villa) sold this past month, and there are six (6) currently under contract. No surprises that sales and showings are slower at this time of year. There are … Continue reading →

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Road Trips in 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

Planning Your Road Trips in 2012! Not sure where to go or what to do in the Carolinas? You can now find the new 2012 travel guides online at both VisitNC.com and VisitSC.com, and view a collection of videos to help you decide. Whether … Continue reading →

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Discover The Queen City

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

Are you looking for the new hidden gems, the inside scoop and 2012 events in Charlotte? You can now order a free copy of this year’s Visitor’s Guide online at www.CharlottesGotAlot.com or call the Visitor Center at 1-800-231-4636. You can preview it online … Continue reading →

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Grandkids Eat Free

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

The Best “Grandkids Eat Free” deal! Right up the road at Earth Fare in Ballantyne on Thursday’s night you can get six free kids’ meals with just one adult meal purchase of $5.00. Tuesday night is Good Olde Days with Grandpa’s favorite prime rib … Continue reading →

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DISC GOLF

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

No cart or green fees! If you can throw a Frisbee and you like to have fun, you can play disc golf. Head up the road with a few of your neighbors to Elon Park at Ardrey Kell – there are two great … Continue reading →

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Parade of Beads!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

The Mardi Gras is coming to Charlotte on February 17th. The EpiCentre courtyard will be transformed into the French Quarter with New Orleans-style decorations, bands and a parade.

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Discount Furniture Event

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

(Feb. 18-21)! This year’s anniversary clearance sale at the Hickory Furniture Mart is being extended through President’s Day. All under one roof, you’ll find home furnishings, accessories, indoor and outdoor lighting, artwork, fine oriental rugs, fabrics, and much more!

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AllMyFaves.com!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by phil

Have you visited search engines and not found exactly what you wanted? Now you can…AllMyFaves.com provides you with a visual directory of all the best internet sites in over 45 different categories. From arts to internet tools, travel to photography, … Continue reading →

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Quick Response Codes

Posted on January 13, 2012 by phil

What the Heck? We’ve all seen them. Those funny looking squares that appear on magazine pages, newspaper ads, printed pages. What are they? Mazes? Maps to secret treasure? Some kind of fingerprint? Quick Response codes, or QRs, are easy ways to send folks to a website … Continue reading →

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Colin Quinn, directed by Jerry Seinfeld

Posted on January 13, 2012 by phil

Short Funny History Lesson! January 19, 7:30pm, Knight Theater. Colin Quinn, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, takes to the boards with his “Long Story Short.” All of world history compacted into 73 minutes of stand up comedy, satire and pointed observation. … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Restaurant Week

Posted on January 7, 2012 by phil

If You Didn’t Eat Enough Over the Holidays…..Take heart, Charlotte’s Restaurant Week is soon upon us. Friday, January 20th through the 29th, is cause to break your New Year’s diet. Great treat for the palate and the purse at some … Continue reading →

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3 Men And a Baby… Grand!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by phil

January 14, 2012, 7:30pm. Not far from the gates, USC Lancaster’s Bundy Auditorium will be swinging. Tickling the ivories and belting out Sinatra and show tunes, this trio is one harmonious note. (Check them out on YouTube). Luck Be a … Continue reading →

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