Wednesday December 9, 2009
My kids love this time of year as much for the annual resurrection of their beloved holiday books, movies and television as for the Christmas holiday itself. The classic Dr. Seuss tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a part of the annual magic in my house. This Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. kids can join Mr. Grinch himself for breakfast at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at SouthPark Mall. In addition to breakfast kids (and adults for that matter) can have their picture taken with Dr. Seuss' mean one. Cost is $8.95 per child and $14.95 per adult.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
4345 Barclay Downs Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28209
704-602-9800
Monday December 7, 2009
On Thursday, Dec. 10 enjoy a holiday stroll through businesses in the Downtown Matthews area to celebrate the holiday season. Participating restaurants and shops will provide holiday goodies, beverages, food and prizes. Begin your stroll at the Matthews Visitors Center in the Train Depot Building next to Matthews Town Hall. Cost to participate in the Holiday Stroll is $10 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Matthews Historical Foundation.
Downtown Matthews Holiday Stroll
Thursday, Dec. 10
5-8 p.m.
Downtown Matthews
Sunday December 6, 2009
I love sushi in theory, but most times cannot get past the raw fish aspect. So I was very intrigued to hear that on Monday, Dec. 7, Dean and Deluca's SouthPark location at Phillips Place will host a tasting of Sushi American Style, created by Napa, California-based Chef Tracy Griffith. Griffith, a former actress, has developed a fish-free (yes, that's correct) line of sushi using cooked Dean and DeLuca ingredients of the highest quality like Brandt Beef.
Griffith will be on hand for the tasting from 1-2:30 p.m.
Dean and Deluca Phillips Place
6903 Phillips Place Ct.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Driving or walking through Myers Park is like taking a step back in time to a different era. On Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. listen to Charlotte historians Mary Kratt and Tom Hanchett speak and sign copies of an updated edition of their award-winning book Legacy: The Myers Park Story. The event takes place at the historic Duke Mansion and is part of the Explore History! Series co-sponsored by the Levine Museum of the New South and The Duke Mansion.
The Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28207
704-714-4448
Photo: Carolina Room, Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
