Celebrating women in the arts, benefiting women in the community! FemmeFest will feature national, regional and local female songwriters, visual artists, writers, musicians and filmmakers. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ECO Center for Women at the Center for Community Transitions.
The second annual Charlotte FemmeFest will be held in the NoDa Arts District at N. Davidson Street and 36th Street on Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 5:30pm - 1am.
Charlotte FemmeFest 2009 is a celebration of music, art, culture and community designed to provide a showcase for female artists and a forum in which to inform and empower the women of our communities. All can embrace the talents and resources available to us, regardless of gender!
Music is an important part of the creative community and Femme Fests looks forward to sharing and experiencing a wide variety of musical genres from folk to hip-hop, americana to indie-rock!
FemmeFest aims to reach, inspire, and strengthen the cultural community with the work of underrepresented female voices throughout the region and beyond. In addition, FemmeFest will continue to assist non-profit organizations that serve the women and children in our community.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pet Palooza
PetPalooza is the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual dog walk and pet festival.
Participants sign up to walk with their friends, family and co-workers, two-legged or four, to raise funds and awareness for the Society. PetPalooza is a fun-filled day for the entire family and includes refreshments, entertainment, a vendor fair as well as a fido fashion show, featuring the fabulous dogs from the Humane Society.
Who: You and everyone you know! Register to walk as an individual, as part of a team or sign up to be a vendor or volunteer.
What: The Humane Society of Charlotte’s largest fundraiser!
When: Saturday, May 30, 2009– 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. & Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Rain date is June 6, 2009
Where: Independence Park - 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Why: Because it is fun and every cent helps the Humane Society of Charlotte's animals find their forver homes
How: Register today at http://humanecharlotte.donorpages.com/PetPalooza2009
For more information, please call 704-377-0534, ext. 229 or email dcanzano@humanesocietyofcharlotte.org
Participants sign up to walk with their friends, family and co-workers, two-legged or four, to raise funds and awareness for the Society. PetPalooza is a fun-filled day for the entire family and includes refreshments, entertainment, a vendor fair as well as a fido fashion show, featuring the fabulous dogs from the Humane Society.
Who: You and everyone you know! Register to walk as an individual, as part of a team or sign up to be a vendor or volunteer.
What: The Humane Society of Charlotte’s largest fundraiser!
When: Saturday, May 30, 2009– 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. & Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Rain date is June 6, 2009
Where: Independence Park - 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Why: Because it is fun and every cent helps the Humane Society of Charlotte's animals find their forver homes
How: Register today at http://humanecharlotte.donorpages.com/PetPalooza2009
For more information, please call 704-377-0534, ext. 229 or email dcanzano@humanesocietyofcharlotte.org
Local home prices rise, best among 20 markets
Charlotte-area home prices showed a slight monthly gain in March, the first uptick since last summer, according to a widely watched index released today.
Sales prices rose .3 percent compared with February results from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. That was the best monthly performance among the 20 urban markets measured by the index and another milestone that could signal the region's housing market has reached a bottom.
Charlotte-area sales prices remain down compared with March 2008, marking a full year of declining prices. But at 9.3 percent, the yearly decline also showed a tiny improvement over February's reading.
Comparisons to a year earlier are important because they compare similar periods and reduce the impact of seasonal effects, such as the typical rebound of home sales during the spring.
Still, monthly results can signal a trend. The Charlotte market started a string of monthly declines in July and peaked at a loss of 2.6 percent in December's index. The index is especially meaningful because it measures repeat sales of existing houses.
March was the second consecutive month since October 2007 in which the index for the 20 markets did not post a record annual decline.
Sales prices rose .3 percent compared with February results from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. That was the best monthly performance among the 20 urban markets measured by the index and another milestone that could signal the region's housing market has reached a bottom.
Charlotte-area sales prices remain down compared with March 2008, marking a full year of declining prices. But at 9.3 percent, the yearly decline also showed a tiny improvement over February's reading.
Comparisons to a year earlier are important because they compare similar periods and reduce the impact of seasonal effects, such as the typical rebound of home sales during the spring.
Still, monthly results can signal a trend. The Charlotte market started a string of monthly declines in July and peaked at a loss of 2.6 percent in December's index. The index is especially meaningful because it measures repeat sales of existing houses.
March was the second consecutive month since October 2007 in which the index for the 20 markets did not post a record annual decline.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival: Twelfth Night
Collaborative Arts presents the region's only free Shakespeare festival, kicking off its 2009 summer season with William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night outdoors at The Green Uptown. Don't miss this Shakespeare classic...and see it under the starry skies of the Queen City. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring food and beverages, if desired.
Begins this week May 28th and runs through June 14th, 2009
Location:The Green
Date:05/28/2009 - 06/14/2009
Schedule:Daily
Time:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings @ 8:00 p.m. and Sundays @ 6:30 p.m.
Cost:Admission is Free (donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)
Address:435 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Website:Click here
Date:05/28/2009 - 06/14/2009
Schedule:Daily
Time:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings @ 8:00 p.m. and Sundays @ 6:30 p.m.
Cost:Admission is Free (donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)
Address:435 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Website:Click here
LOOK CLOSELY AT CHARLOTTE AND YOU'LL DISCOVER A LOT
Captivating, Colorful, and Cosmopolitan, Charlotte NC is eager to introduce itself to you. With character to spare, it's no secret that Charlotte delivers cultural distractions and attractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and a Southern ambiance all its own.
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, Charlotte's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the Queen City finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Charlotte's Got A Lot! Learn more about what makes Charlotte a great city: Charlotte Events, Attractions, Entertainment & Nightlife, Dining, Shopping, Accommodations and moreCaptivating, Colorful, and Cosmopolitan, Charlotte NC is eager to introduce itself to you. With character to spare, it's no secret that Charlotte delivers cultural distractions and attractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and a Southern ambiance all its own.
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, Charlotte's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the Queen City finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Charlotte's Got A Lot! Learn more about what makes Charlotte a great city: Charlotte Events, Attractions, Entertainment & Nightlife, Dining, Shopping, Accommodations and more
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, Charlotte's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the Queen City finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Charlotte's Got A Lot! Learn more about what makes Charlotte a great city: Charlotte Events, Attractions, Entertainment & Nightlife, Dining, Shopping, Accommodations and moreCaptivating, Colorful, and Cosmopolitan, Charlotte NC is eager to introduce itself to you. With character to spare, it's no secret that Charlotte delivers cultural distractions and attractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and a Southern ambiance all its own.
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, Charlotte's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the Queen City finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Charlotte's Got A Lot! Learn more about what makes Charlotte a great city: Charlotte Events, Attractions, Entertainment & Nightlife, Dining, Shopping, Accommodations and more
Myers Park Mansions Walking Tour
Come see the mansions of historic Myers Park during an exclusive walking tour on Thursday, May 28, 2009.Presented by Levine Museum of the New South (the tour starts there at 5:30 p.m.), Charlotte Trolley and Historic Charlotte, participants can learn about nationally renowned 1910s landscape planner John Nolen and the families who shared his vision. The tour begins at Panera Bread, 601 Providence Rd.
Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for Museum and Historic Charlotte members or groups of 10 or more. Space is limited; reservations are required and can be made by calling 704.333. 1887 ext. 501.
"Dog Social" May 26th, Third Ward
Instead of their monthly neighborhood meeting, the Third Ward Neighborhood Association is bringing back by popular demand the “Dog Social” at the Frazier Park dog park. Starting at 6 p.m., everyone and their dogs are welcome. Afterward, come by Pie Town for dinner and drinks. For more information, visit third-ward.org.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Food Lion Speed Street
Food Lion Speed Street races into the streets of uptown Charlotte this weekend - May 21-23. Speed Street will satisfy any NASCAR fan's appetite for driver access with some of the biggest names in racing, Richard Petty, Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch, Jamie McMurray and more. Speed Street will also bring some of music's biggest names, including: Gavin DeGraw, Clint Black, Bell Biv DeVoe, Jason Aldean, Lifehouse, and Rodney Atkins. Music performances, as well as driver meetings will begin on Thursday, May 21st. Located in the heart of Charlotte, Speed Street provides fans live entertainment, access to NASCAR's brightest starts, and vendor displays. Admission is free.
Wine tasting with Network, Women and WINE!
On Wednesday, My 27th at 6:30, come join the Wine Tasting, with Networking, Women, and Wine at Vintage Wine Cellar. Networking, women and wine was created from a passion to access our unique abilities as women to connect and create solutions both personally and professionally. Our lives are then enriched and our sphere of influence is enlarged. We enjoy and learn about wines from around the world while connecting with like minded women. If interested, please RSVP to events@networkingwomenandwine.com. Tickets are $25.
Vintage Wine Cellar is located at 12206 Copper Way, Charlotte, NC 28277 - Near Ballantyne.
Vintage Wine Cellar is located at 12206 Copper Way, Charlotte, NC 28277 - Near Ballantyne.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
More Tax Credits for First TIme Home Buyers
If you are buying your first home, there may be even more tax credits available to you. The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) from the NC Housing Finance Agency can place more money in your pocket, making your mortgage payment even more affordable. The MCC allows eligible buyers to take a federal tax credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest you pay annually. It can save you up to $2,000 each year you own your new home.
What does this all mean? If you borrow $183,000 at 5.5% interest, you will pay approximately $10,000 in interest for the first year of your mortgage. With the 20% MCC, you can reduce your federal income tax liability by $2,000 for that year, allowing you to reduce your monthly tax withholding by $166. That is $166 more per month in your paycheck! Over the first 10 years of home ownership, you would save $18,547 in federal taxes. As with most mortgages you can also claim an interest deduction on the remaining 80% of the interest you pay.
This combined with the $8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government, this is a great time to buy!
What does this all mean? If you borrow $183,000 at 5.5% interest, you will pay approximately $10,000 in interest for the first year of your mortgage. With the 20% MCC, you can reduce your federal income tax liability by $2,000 for that year, allowing you to reduce your monthly tax withholding by $166. That is $166 more per month in your paycheck! Over the first 10 years of home ownership, you would save $18,547 in federal taxes. As with most mortgages you can also claim an interest deduction on the remaining 80% of the interest you pay.
This combined with the $8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government, this is a great time to buy!
$8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment
Shaun Donova, secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit it lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed their tax return.
Donova says FHA's approved lenders will be permitted to monetize the tax credit through short term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing.
Are you eligible for the $8,000 tax credit? Give me a call, 704-763-9117, or send me an email at KimDowns@urbanrealtync.com, and we can work together to find out!
Donova says FHA's approved lenders will be permitted to monetize the tax credit through short term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing.
Are you eligible for the $8,000 tax credit? Give me a call, 704-763-9117, or send me an email at KimDowns@urbanrealtync.com, and we can work together to find out!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Pit Crew Challenge 2009!
This Thursday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM at Time Warner Cable Arena, all the teams that qualified for the 2009 Nascar Sprint All-Star Race will be eligible to compete in the 2009 Pit Crew Challenge. 7 members of each team are allowed to compete. Each member will complete their individual challenge and then will meet in the center of the arena to push their own 3,200 pound car across the finish line. Come out and enjoy this start to the Charlotte Race Week events.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Saturday Night Spring Fever!
Come out to Ballantyne Corporate Parkway on Saturday, May 16th from 7-10PM. Enjoy appetizers, wine, cash bar, live entertainment from "The Hold Outs", a silent auction and photography competition. Cost is $30/person or $50/couple. The event will be held on top of Ballantyne Corporate Park's newest 10 story building, the Boyle Building. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Community Outreach Program.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Get a Feel for Life Uptown
Today begins the Urban Living Showcase to highlight residential developments and properties in Uptown and South End. Starts on the roof of the EpiCentre with information about the various Uptown and South End locations.On Saturday, you will have many options. Trolley tours will leave EpiCentre every 20 minutes beginning at 11am, and guided walking tours will leave every half hour, also starting at 11am. Visitors can take the Lynx light-rail train to South End, as well. A skyline tour is available to see the best views from high-rise rooftops and penthouses Saturday from 10am to 3 pm.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Cycle Charlotte - Crank it UP Music Festival
The first Crank it UP Music Festival is coming to Charlotte this Saturday, May 9th. The event, which includes a 13 mile bike ride, post-ride food and entry into Amos' for the Music is just $20. The event begins at 5:30 with a casual twilight bike ride through uptown Charlotte. If you choose to forgo the 13 mile bike ride, enjoy the music at Amos' beginning at 6:00. Musicians include: The Byron McMurry Trio, The Custom Grass Revue, and Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx. Tickets for this all ages show are $18 at the door and $15 in advance. All proceeds will go to the Tarheel Trailblazers and Dirt Divas for trail-building projects in our local community. Although there is plenty of on-site parking, attendees are encouraged to ride the Lynx Light Rail if possible, to promote the use of the Light Rail for bike-commuting.
Open House at Maple Crest in Ballatyne
Come out this Saturday, May 9th from 10-3, to see this spacious and welcoming townhome, located minutes away from the heart of Ballatyne.
You enter this former model townhome into a dramatic 2 story living room with gas log fireplace. The home has been meticulously cared for, and boasts fresh paint, newly cleaned carpets, and includes all appliances. This end-unit townhome is a short walk to the community pool.
Located within minutes of the best Ballantyne has to offer; great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Along with some of the top rated schools in Charlotte/Mecklenburg.
Mention you saw this blog, and you will receive a free gift card!
You enter this former model townhome into a dramatic 2 story living room with gas log fireplace. The home has been meticulously cared for, and boasts fresh paint, newly cleaned carpets, and includes all appliances. This end-unit townhome is a short walk to the community pool.
Located within minutes of the best Ballantyne has to offer; great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Along with some of the top rated schools in Charlotte/Mecklenburg.
Mention you saw this blog, and you will receive a free gift card!
A Taste for Fashion
Join the ladies of 107.9 the Link, as they light up the runway and share some of the latest fashion and newest designs at Morrison. Morrison is located on the corner of Sharon and Colony in SouthPark. There will be beer and wine available, all proceeds benefit The Western NC Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Link will also be giving away great prizes throughout the night. The month of events starts out this Thursday, May 7th from 6-9. Candy will be hosting and and theme will be accessories. Come out for a night of fun and fashion, all for a great cause!
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