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Glug, Glug, Glug. Join Charlotte In The 60 Day No Fizz Weight Loss Campaign

Stacey Simms. WBT Radio

A bunch of folks in Charlotte, including me, are starting a challenge today. We’re trying to drink more water. A lot more water! It’s called 60 in 60. It starts today and you can get all the info here at NoFizzCLT (@NoFizzCLT). In a nut shell, they’re [...]

Inspire! Ballantyne Arts Festival

Ballantyne, NC – CHARLOTTE, NC. The Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne will host Inspire! Ballantyne, an art and culinary festival highlighting area artists, performers and restaurants, Saturday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 24th.

This is the 3rd year for this annual event. The YMCA hopes to make this festival a South Charlotte tradition that [...]

Events at Civic & Cultural Arts Center in Pineville

Ballantyne, NC – Want to flex your creative muscles? Then check out these fun opportunities at the Civic & Cultural Arts Center in Pineville!

Oil Painting Class, Mondays-Thursdays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The CCAC offers a creative atmosphere for both the novice and the professional to enjoy and prosper. Friendly, nurturing, and [...]

Ballantyne Breakfast Club Set For August 21 - Dr. Peter Gorman to Speak

Ballantyne, NC – The Ballantyne Breakfast Club will host CMS leader Dr. Peter Gorman on Saturday, August 21. School Board representative Tim Morgan, City Councilman Warren Cooksey and Michael Barnes are also expected to attend. The meeting will be at the Ballantyne Hotel in the Fairway Ballroom on the second level. Presentations will [...]

Weddstock Concert Series to Benefit Kids First

Ballantyne, NC – Starting Friday, July 23rd for 4 Fridays, come on out to Weddington’s newest summer concert series! WEDDSTOCK, featuring live music, have dinner with us, great food available! Tons of kids games, family event, local artists, and much more! Set on the beautiful and working Hunter Farm, WEDDSTOCK is a concert [...]

Celebrate McDowell Nature Center's 25th Anniversery

Charlotte, NC—The McDowell Nature Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on July 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with several fun activities for the entire family. A vine cutting by dignitaries will kick off the day, which features hikes, hayrides, live animals – including birds of prey from the Carolina Raptor Center [...]

Grand Opening of FunkyTown Parties in Ballantyne, May 22

Public invited for free fun, food and giveaways at the funkiest place for parties, camps and cool classes

Ballantyne, NC – FunkyTown Parties, located at 8155 Ardrey Kell Rd. in The Fountains Shopping Center, announces the opening of its first location, and invites the public to party for
free from 2 to 8 p.m. on [...]

Ballantyne Alive After Five Kicks Off With A Groove

Gold Rush Sprint Trithlon In Ballantyne Area

Ballantyne, NC – Mecklenburg County-South Rotary will host the first Gold Rush Sprint Triathlon at Charlotte Latin School and SwimMAC on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 6:30am. The race will begin with a 500 meter swim at the nationally recognized SwimMAC facility followed by a 12 mile bike through picturesque neighborhoods and paralleling golf [...]

Video From Charlotte Shape Up

One Day Fitness & Yoga Event Inspires the Technology Savvy to Lead Healthy and Active Lifestyle

Charlotte, N.C., — On Saturday, April 17th, Charlotte Shapeup, held a one day fitness and yoga event, to help guide members of the local Charlotte community to a healthier and more active lifestyle. The event, catered [...]

LearningRx Charlotte Taking Part In Man & Woman Of The Year Campaign Sponsored By The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society To Raise Money For Charity

Ballanyne, NC – The Learning Rx, a brain training center on Pineville-Matthews Road that works with both children and adults, is taking part in the fundraising campaign of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Dr. Vicki Parker of Learning Rx speaks about the emerging field of brain training and what she does at her center. [...]

4th Annual Spring 2010 Mix at Six Outdoor Music Series, Benefiting St. Jude

Ballantyne, NC – Mix at Six is Ballantyne Village’s annual live outdoor music series that has become a staple event in the Ballantyne community. It attracts employees of the Corporate Park, visitors at the local hotels, residents from the surrounding area as well as residents from the metro area.
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Join Charlotte STYLE Magazine & The Ballantyne Hotel To Support The American Heart Association And Celebrate The 25 Most Stylish People In Charlotte

Ballantyne, N.C.– After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Charlotte STYLE staff has compiled their list for Charlotte’s 25 Most Stylish individuals within the fashion, business and civic communities. With so many fabulous nominees, the decision was not a simple one. “Charlotte has so many interesting people, it was tough just to pick [...]

Ballantyne Breakfast Club Hosts County Manager Harry Jones & Char-Meck Schools COO, Hugh Hattabaugh

Ballantyne, NC – The Ballantyne Breakfast Club hosted Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones and the COO of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Hugh Hattabaugh, on Saturday April 12 at the Ballantyne Hotel. The video below is a recording of the live internet stream.

The BBC has been an integral part of the Ballantyne Community since [...]

Ballantyne Hotel Hosts Charlotte Tweetup

Ballantyne, NC – Members of the social media group CLTweetUp met Wednesday at the Ballantyne Hotel and Gallery Restaurant for an evening of networking and socializing.

Over 40 people from all over the Charlotte region were on hand for the monthly “tweetup” with the group CLTweetup. A tweetup is a meeting of people who [...]