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Month of September 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum.  Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

9/1-30 - "Something's A-flutter " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Annual butterfly exhibit in the Orchid Conservatory as hundreds of the beautiful creatures fill the air.

9/1 Wednesday - "Moonlight Micro-brews Cruise" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5:30pm. Flatwater paddle on the Catawba, with campfire dinner and beer tasting.

9/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

9/2 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill.  Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music.  5:30-9:30pm. 

9/2 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Big Daddy Love, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/3 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Carolina Rhythym at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/4 Saturday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune"  Show time 5pm, see website for ticket info.

9/4 Saturday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/4 Saturday -Live entertainment, 9pm by the Cadence Band at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/5 Sunday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Del Yeah Weekend, beginning 5pm. Free concert series.

9/1-30 - "Something's A-flutter " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Annual butterfly exhibit in the Orchid Conservatory as hundreds of the beautiful creatures fill the air.

9/3-6 - Take a little road trip to Hendersonville, NC for the annual Apple Festival, held on Labor day Weekend.  Entertainment, parade, street dance, and more.

9/6 Monday 11am-5pm- Labor Day is the last day open for Carowinds Boomerang Bay, the waterpark filled with thrilling slides, a giant wave pool, lots of water playgrounds for the tots, and cool fun for the whole family

9/6 Monday 12:15 - Take me out to the ballgame!  Labor Day picnic special with all you can eat hamburgers, hotdogs & fixin's, plus a ticket to watch the Charlotte Knights play ball.

9/6 Monday - Have your own picnic at McDowell Nature Center.  With miles of walking trails, lakeside picnic tables, and a nature center, it's a great place to spend the day.

9/6 Monday 11am - Annual Charlotte Labor Day Parade in uptown.  Largest Labor Day parade in the Southeastern U.S.! Begins at the Hal Marshall Cener and ends at Tryon and 3rd.  Visit the Epicenter while in town.

9/7 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/9 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Mike Strauss Band, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/9 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Lynn Trefzger, a ventriloquist.  Laugh until it hurts! 

9/10 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by The Herringbones at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/11 Saturday -Live entertainment, 9pm by the Rockhounds at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/11 Saturday - "Banff Mountain Film Festival" presents Radical Reels at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 7pm. The very best in action sports filmmaking.

9/14 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/15 Wednesday - "Moonlight Micro-brews Cruise" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5:30pm. Flatwater paddle on the Catawba, with campfire dinner and beer tasting.

9/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

9/16 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Rachael Garcia Quartet, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/16 Thursday - Sunday 9/19 - Southern Women's Show at The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart) in Charlotte.  Vendors, health fair, seminars, entertainment, girl stuff.  For info on tickets and hours of operation, visit Southern Women's Show.

9/16-18 and 9/24-25 7pm - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the dinner theater production "Catfish Moon ".  Dinner is served at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm.

9/17 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by 74 Southbound at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/18 Saturday 8am - Dog Walk & 5K Fun Run, fundraiser for the Humane Society of York County, held at the Field Trial Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway.  Register on the Humane Society website!

9/18 Saturday - Brady Dee Foundation benefit with special guest, Damon Hill at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/21 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/23-9/26 - The 46th Annual Charlotte Festival in the Park, promoting interest in the arts.  Arts and crafts, music and entertainment.  Nearly a thousand entertainers perform in many stages around Freedom Park in Charlotte.

9/24-25 7pm - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the dinner theater production "Catfish Moon ".  Dinner is served at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm.

9/25 Saturday - Tega Cay's Concert Series in the Park presents The Stranger (a tribute to Billy Joel), Runde Field, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

9/16 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring The Holdouts, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/17 Friday - "Scarowinds" opens at Carowinds.  The annual Halloween fest at Carowinds.  Not for the faint of heart . . .  select nights thru 10/31.

9/23-9/26 - The 44th Annual Festival in the Park, promoting interest in the arts.  Arts and crafts, music and entertainment.  Nearly a thousand entertainers perform in many stages around Freedom Park in Charlotte.

9/24 - "Bug Ball " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  A family friendly fundraiser event with specialty foods, drinks, entertainment, and butterfly releases.

9/24 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Blind Manifest at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/25 Saturday - Live entertainment by the Jill Dineen Band at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/25: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a half marathon footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center. 

9/25 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

9/28 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/30 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring the Toneblazers, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays.

Month of October 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum.  Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

10/2 Saturday 9am-12 - River Sweep. Join neighbors and others in the community to clean up the shorelines of Lake Wylie!  Lake Wylie Marinas and Boat Landing.  Party afterwards until 4pm.

10/2-3 - "AutumnFaire" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Art comes alive thru this nature based show and sale.  Artists feature plants, gardens and nature in their arts and crafts.

10/2 Saturday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Kathy Mattea, that's right, Kathy Mattea!  Right here in Clover.

10/5 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/5-10 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte!  "9 to 5" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

10/7 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/7 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Moors & McCumber, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays.

10/9 Saturday 11am-6pm - Belmont Fall Festival Stowe Park, Belmont.  Arts & crafts, food, inflatables & games, entertainment.

10/12 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/14 Thursday - Girl's Night at the Museum of York County.  A fun event with refreshments, silent auction, displays, shopping, CHOCOLATE! 

10/16 Saturday 9-1pm - Boat Maintenance, taught at Boat Sales of Lake Wylie.  Register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/16 Saturday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features The United States Army Jazz Ambassadors.

10/19 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/21 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/23 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/26 Tuesday:  NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune"  Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/30 Saturday 5pm-9pm - Downtown Belmont Halloween Festival, Belmont.  Carnival games, food, moon bounce. 

10/30 Saturday - Tega Cay's Annual Fall Festival 10:30am-5pm, Glennon Conference Center, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

10/30 Saturday - Tega Cay's Concert Series in the Park presents Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx, Glennon Conference Center, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

10/30-31 - "Bootanical" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  A new fall tradition, with plant-based Halloween activities for youngsters.

Month of November 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum.  Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

11/4 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/4 Thur - Sunday 7th - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the theater production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ".

11/9-14 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte!  "Dreamgirls" at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

11/11 Thur - Sunday 11/13 - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the theater production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ".

11/16 Tuesday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Depue de Hoyos.

11/18 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/26-12/31 - "Holiday Lights " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  An outdoor display with more than 600,000 lights, carriage rides, carols, baked treats and more.

Month of December 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum.  Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

12/1-12/31 - "Holiday Lights " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  An outdoor display with more than 600,000 lights, carriage rides, carols, baked treats and more.

12/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

12/7-12 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte!  "White Christmas" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

12/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road.  Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions.  Food is available beginning 6:30pm.