March 11th, 2010

Weekeeend wax – 03.11.10

treasure islandFIRE IN THE HOLE!  See below…

GRAND OPENING – Tomorrow, 10:30 pm, The Blue Taj – There is a brand new resto in Ballantyne called The Blue Taj.  Head over for some grand opening hoorah.

SIR, YES SIR – Saturday, 7:00 am, Colonel Francis Beatty Park – If you’ve ever wanted to puke your guts out, this is your chance.  The Marine Buddy Challenge is dedicated to Lance Corporal Noah Pier who was killed in the line of duty on February 16 while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan.  Deets:  two-person team, 300-yard Maneuver Under Fire Drill, four-mile off /on road run, screaming Marine Drill Instructors and total mental torment… They ACTUALLY say “muscles so sore you’ll puke.”  Sounds like a blast.

GOOOOAL! – Saturday, 6:00 pm, UNC Charlotte stadiumThe Charlotte Eagles will host Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution as part of the Revolution’s pre-season tour of North Carolina.  $15 at the gate.

GRAPES & HOPS – Saturday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, grapevine Wine Bar parking lot – Beertopia is coming to Fort Mill, round two.  There will be 80-100 beers by 30 different brewers, a live band, BBQ and $1 for every ticket sold will be donated to Pints for Prostates.  $20 in advance.

SHOP - Saturday (10-6) and Sunday (1-5), Birkdale Village -  It’s the Spring Sidewalk Sale!  Go save and send us the surplus.

LAUGH – March 15 – If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to be a stand up comedian, this is your chance.  The Stand-Up 101 Comedy Class will have you on stage in six weeks.  E-mail for info DebbieMillwater@Gmail.com.

ARRRR! – March 20, 6:30 pm, McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn – OK, they never do this.  This is your chance to go see Treasure Island from the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte AT… an adult-only show.  Arrrr!  For one night only unleash your inner buccaneer at The Pirate Party and get your Jack Sparrow sway on.  $25 will get you a pre-show reception (6:30) featuring apps from Brixx, one drink ticket (beer, wine and soft drinks as well as a cash-only bar) and an 8:00 pm performance of Treasure Island. AND, if you show up in pirate attire you’ll even get an extra drink ticket!  You might be walking the plank at the end of this one.  Classic fun.
Have a good one and be safe!

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