Sunday, August 10, 2014

Summer's Winding Down...

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My oldest goes back to school a week from Tuesday! How is it that the summer is winding down already? Hope you enjoy your last week (or two, or three of four) of summer. Plenty of time for some great times together with events in the Queen City this week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, August 11
  • Head to the University City library this morning at 10am for a Library Resources Scavenger HuntMore info...
  • The Beatties Ford Road hosts NASA Space Camp today at 10am. Please register as space is limited. More info...
  • Don't miss a screening of A Bug's Life this afternoon at 2pm at the Plaza Midwood library. More info...

Tuesday, August 12
  • Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express continues with $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! More info...
  • Summer mornings in Kannapolis just got a little more fun with Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp at 10am and 12:30pm. Today's $1 movie is The LEGO MovieMore info...
  • Pack a picnic and head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to watch a commercial filming for the 48 Hour Film ProjectMore info... 
  • Elementary ages are invited to Imaginon this afternoon for Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games. 3-5pm. More info...
  • Today is a FREE Tuesday at the Schiele Museum, 4-8pm. More info...
  • The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Mark Stallings. More info...


Wednesday, August 13
  • Uh Oh! opens the Children's Theatre of Charlotte's season. Shows today through August 23rd. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Kitchen Science with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to hear music from Ron Brendle and Troy CahnMore info...
  • Head to A.C. Moore for their final Summer Fun Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Today you can Decorate Foam Visors.  More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Wilderness Primitive Skills: Cooking Over a Fire this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • Burger 21 in Ballantyne is offering Half Off Kids Wednesdays with kids activities. Tonight 4-8pm. More info...
  • Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
  • Party in the Park continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from The Fantastic ShakersMore info..
  • All ages are invited to the West Boulevard library this evening at 6pm for a Digital Petting Zoo. Please register. More info...


Thursday, August 14
  • Don't miss the Playcation Day Camp: Home Sweet Home this morning at Main Street Children's Museum. More info...
  • Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
  • Family Storytime is the morning at 10:30am at Imaginon. More info...
  • Ages 6 to 12 are invited to Atomz Lab this afternoon, 1-4pm for Hogwarts Potions: Dragon Keepers. Please register. More info...
  • Tonight is Action Hero Night at Chick-Fil-a at Cotswold. 6-8pm. More info...
  • Head to Veteran's Park in Kannapolis to see a performance by the Tim Clark Band this evening, 6-9pm. More info...
  • Don't miss the fun of River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with The Get Right Band More info...


Friday, August 15
  • Don't miss Hugo's Reading Revolution this morning at 10am at the West Boulevard library. More info...
  • Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to hear music from Matt StratfordMore info...
  • The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Kent SteelMore info...
  • Ages 6 to 12 are invited to Atomz Lab this afternoon, 1-4pm for Hogwarts Potions: Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. Please register. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids invited kindergartners and their families to Countdown to Kindergarten this afternoon at 5pm and FREE. More info...
  • The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
  • Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
  • Head to Promenade on Providence to hear The Loafers Band this evening, 7-10pm. More info...
  • Mighty Faith Ministries hosts Family Movie Night this evening at 7:30 with a screening of NoahMore info...
  • Movies Under the Stars at Symphony Park continues tonight with a screening of The LEGO MovieMore info...


Saturday, August 16
  • Head to the Harris YMCA this morning for a FREE Dance-A-Thon, 9-11am. More info...
  • Do your kids love to cook? Ages 9 to 13 should check out Williams-Sonoma's Junior Chef classes. Today's theme is Apple Snacks at 10am. More info...
  • Don't miss the Harrisburg Art Walk today, 10am-2pm at the Harrisburg Town Center. More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for Sink or Float? at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Barnes & Noble - Morrison hosts Pete the Cat and the New Guy this morning at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place at 11, More info..., and Barnes & Noble - Birkdale at 11. More info...
  • Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Blooming Numbers GardenMore info...
  • Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
  • RiverJam returns at the US National Whitewater Center with music from Folk Soul RevivalMore info...
  • Hear the sounds of Carolina Music Machine this evening 6-9pm at Rivergate as part of their Music by the Fountain series. More info...
  • Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation presents the Freedom Summer Series this evening at Freedom Park. More info...
  • Don't miss Old Time Country & Gospel music tonight at 6pm at the McCelvey Center. More info...
  • Promenade on Providence is the place to be to hear Aerial View Band this evening, 7-10pm. More info...
  • Head to Village Park in Kannapolis tonight to hear Too Much Sylvia and see Fireworks. More info...
  • Cornelius Town Hall is the place to be this evening for a screening of The LEGO MovieMore info...


Sunday, August 17
  • The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
  • Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Sink or Float? this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...
  • Head to Promenade on Providence to hear School of Rock this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
  • Davidson's Concerts on the Green takes place this evening at 6pm featuring music from Fourth Creek BandMore info...

Monday, August 18
  • The South County library hosts Hugo's Reading Revolution this morning at 10am for ages 5 to 11. Registration required. More info...
  • Don't miss Kids Fun Day at Dish it Out locations. More info...
  • Ages 6 to 12 are invited to Atomz Lab this afternoon, 1-4pm for Spa Science. Please register. More info...

Save The Date:
August 23: The Fresh Beat Band More info...
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...


Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.More info...

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