Lights! Lights! Lights!

Week before the week of Christmas...here we go!! We headed out on Friday late afternoon to see some Christmas lights. If you're looking for some good amateur displays, I highly recommend the following:

• 7400 block of Sherwood Forest Drive, Charlotte, 28226
• 4019 Lake Charles Way, Indian Trail, 28079 (see video above)
• 10732 Honeynut Drive, Charlotte, 28277

Sure do wish I had the energy and the passion these folks have. My neighbors would hate me, I'm sure, but my kids loved every minute of our outing!!! Do you know of other houses or neighborhoods to visit? Send the address to queencitybuzz@gmail.com, and we'll post your suggestions on our Facebook Page.

Blessings,
The Buzz

** Rather than repeating the same info each week, check at the top of the page and click on "Holiday 2011" to see a list of ongoing holiday activities in the Charlotte area.

Monday, December 12

• CMS's Parent University presents Enrichment Activities for Your Child on a Budget tonight at 6:30 at First Ward Elementary. See p. 14 of the course guide. More info...

• Head to the Schiele Museum in Gastonia this evening for Schieleville with Santa, ornaments, story time and more! More info...

Tuesday, December 13

• All ages are invited to a Holiday Workshop this afternoon at Winghaven Gardens at 3:45. Please preregister. More info...

• Movie Theaters at Stonecrest and Concord Mills will be showing George Balanchine's The Nutcracker LIVE tonight at 6pm. More info...

• Don't miss the Neighborhood Theatre's A Cinematic Christmas beginning at 5:30pm. Perfect for the whole family and FREE!!! More info...

Wednesday, December 14

• If you homeschool, the Gaston County Museum hosts a Victorian Winter Holidays Homeschool Day, this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• The Stanley Christmas Parade is today at 3pm. Starts on Main Street. More info...
• Miss the movie theater showing last night? Tonight at 8pm, PBS will air George Balanchine's The Nutcracker live from Lincoln Center. More info...

Thursday, December  15

• Don't miss the water fun to be had this afternoon as you Swim with Santa at Ray's Splash Planet. 5:30-7pm. More info...
• The Matthews Concert Band plays at the Matthews Community Center Theater tonight at 7:30pm. More info...

Friday, December  16

• Sky High Sports: The Trampoline Place opens today in Pineville. The Buzz can't wait to try out the fun!! More info...

• More than just lights tonight. Catch the Yule Log Parade & Ceremony beginning at 5:30 in McAdenville. More info...

• Charlotte Checkers vs. Chicago Wolves More info...

Saturday, December 17

• A few seats are still available for Breakfast with Santa today at 10:45 at the Matthews Community Center. More info...
• Charlotte Children's Choir presents Songs of the Season today at 11am at Park Road Baptist Church. More info...
• The Charlotte City Ballet Company presents Holiday Enchantment today at 3pm and 7pm. More info...
• Enjoy a Christmas Candlelight Tour today 3-9pm at Historic Brattonsville. More info...
• Head to Lakeshore Learning today 11am-3pm to make a Playful Penguin Puppet. Fun and FREE! More info...

Sunday, December 18

• Enjoy the sounds of Jim Brickman's A Christmas Celebration this afternoon at the Knight Theater. More info...
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City Barons More info...

Save the Date:

December 27 Belk Bowl 2011 More info...
February 1-5 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...
February 11 CMOMs Consignment Sale More info...
March 24 Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 30-April 1 Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Super Heroes More info...
April 5 Fresh Beat Band Live (Durham) More info...