Blumenthal Performing Arts

Information packet

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (BPA)Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse & Stage Door Theater

Three entertainment campuses

Levine Center for the Arts (LCA)Knight Theater

Spirit Square (SS)McGlohon Theater & Duke Energy Theater

www.blumenthalarts.org

Table of Contents

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Contact Information pg 3Transportation pg 4Banking pg 4Medical pg 5Work Out Facilities pg 5Hotels pg 6-7Restaurants pg 8-11Grocery Stores pg 11Printing/Mailing pg 12Pharmacy pg 12Dry Cleaners pg 12Florists pg 12Miscellaneous Stores pg 13Theatrical Rentals and Supplies pg 13Area Attractions pg 14-15City & Parking Maps pg 16-17

Contact information

Wendy Oglesby VP of Marketing (704) 348-5798 woglesby@blumenthalarts.org

Rebecca BereiterMarketing (Press & Publicity)

(704) 348-5814 rbereiter@blumenthalarts.org

Brandon CarterMarketing (Promotions)

(704) 348-5782 bcarter@blumenthalarts.org

Lauren Livesay Settlement & Contract (704) 379-1211 llivesay@blumenthalarts.org

Darin CralleTechnical Production Director

(704) 379-1377 dcralle@blumenthalarts.org

Randy Black Food and Beverage (704) 348-5744 rblack@blumenthalarts.org

Tommy CantrellMerchandise/Broadway advance

(704) 379-1212 tcantrell@blumenthalarts.org

Ticketing & Box Office supportservicesgroup@blumenthalarts.org

BPA street address130 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

LCA loading dock address430 South Church StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

BPA loading dock address101 North College StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

LCA street address430 South Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

SS street address345 North College StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

Box Office Stagedoor/Security

Belk (BPA) (704)-379-1340 (704)-379-1257

Booth (BPA) (704)-379-1167 (704)-379-1257

Stage Door (BPA) (704)-379-1230 (704)-379-1257

Knight (LCA) (704)-247-2422 (704)-247-2421

McGlohon (SS) (704)-348-5741 (704)-348-5750

Public Box Office (704)-372-1000

Administration Office (704)-333-4686

Addresses

General Phone Numbers

Personnel

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Ovens Auditorium2700 East Independence Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28205

TransportationSilver Fox Limos(704)-622-9944 Toll Free (877)-414-9944 Call 24/7www.silverfoxlimos.com

BankingBank of America (Uptown)Bank of America PlazaNC1-002-03-10Charlotte, NC 28255Phone: (704) 386-5478Fax: (704) 386-9928** NOTE: Bank of America may charge a $3.00 processing fee and require two forms of ID for all out of town checks.

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Rose Limousine Service Kannapolis Charter & Tours(704) 522-8258 (704) 932-4730(800) 377-6912 Kim Burriswww.rose-limo.com www.kanntours.com

Charlotte Checker Cab, Inc. Queens Transportation(704) 269-6593 Airport Transportation (pick-up at Holiday Inn)24 Hour Taxi Service (704) 752-9858

Crown Cab Company Gold Rush

(704) 334-6666 or (800) 829-4222 (704)-336-RIDE24 Hour Taxi Service Free Shuttle service around the Uptown areawww.crowncabinc.com www.ridetransit.org

Carolina Transportation Co. Inc. Yellow Cab Co.Airport Transportation (704) 332-6161(828)665-3012 24 Hour Taxi Service

CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) Bus Lynx Light Rail(704)-336-RIDE www.lynxcharlotte.comwww.charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/Bus/Pages/default.aspx

Medical

Carolinas Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital

1000 Blythe Blvd. 200 Hawthorne Lane

Main Telephone: (704) 355-2000 Main Telephone: (704) 384-4000

Emergency Telephone: (704) 355-2171 Emergency entrance on 4th Street

www.carolinas.org Emergency Telephone: (704) 384-4160

www.presbyterian.org

Barrett G. Moore DDS, PAFirst Citizen Bank Building128 South Tryon Street, Suite 860Charlotte, NC 28202www.uptowncharlottesmiles.com(704) 342-3213

Chiropractors

Yeager Chiropractic & Wellnesswww.yeagerchiropractic.comFounders Hall100 N Tryon Street

(704) 333-0550

Work Out Facilities

Uptown YMCA

301 S. College St., Suite 200

(704) 716-6400

Mon. – Thurs., 5 am – 9 pm

Fri., 5 am – 8:30 pm

Sat., 8 am – 6 pm

Sun., 1 pm – 5 pmwww.ymcacharlotte.org

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

(704) 336-3483

Mon. – Fri., 5:30 am - 11am, 2 pm - 4:30 pm, 7 pm - 9:30 pm

Sat., 12 pm – 5 pm

Sun., 1 pm – 6 p.m.

Greg Ott Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

www.gregottphysicaltherapy.com

(704) 366-7723 office

449 N Wendover Rd, Ste B

Charlotte, NC 28211

Massage/Physical Therapy

Dentist

PhysioFocus Orthopedic & Sports TherapyGreg Kucharski, PT, DPT, SCSgkucharski25@gmail.com(716) 982-2577 cell

Gretchen Platt-Koch, PT, DPT708-642-7008gplattkoch@gmail.comShe will come to the theater. She specializes in Dance Rehabilitation.

Meg Moody – Massage and Bodywork Therapistescapemassagecharlotte@gmail.com(704) 426-3955

Hotels in Center City/Uptown

Omni Charlotte Hotel The Westin Charlotte132 E. Trade St 601 S College St(704) 377-0400 (704) 375-2600Business Travel Sales Manager: Beth Burleson 24 Hour Room ServiceRoom Service: 24 hours Lap pool & saunawww.omnihotels.com www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html

Hilton Charlotte Center City Holiday Inn - Center City222 E. 3rd Street 230 N. College St.(704) 377-1500 (704) 335-5400 Sales: Gregory Greenawalt Director of Sales: Jackie Berkowitz 24 Hour Room Service Free YMCA access Room Service: 6:30am-10pm 3 blocks from Blumenthal PAC Across the street from the PAC stage door www.hilton.com www.hicharlotte.com

Marriott Charlotte City Center Dunhill Hotel100 W. Trade Street 237 N. Tryon Street(704) 333-9000 (704) 332-4141Director of Sales: Tom McNeill Guest Services Director: Dayna KeevanRoom Service 6am – 11pm 24 Hour Room ServiceBar: Until 1am., Sun. until 12am Small Boutique Hotel 1 block from Blumenthal PACwww.marriott.com www.dunhillhotel.com

Charlotte City Center Courtyard by Marriott Ritz-Carlton237 S. Tryon Street 201 East Trade Street(704) 926-5800 (704) 547-2244Director of Sales: Jason Solomonson 24 hour room serviceNo Room Service 3 blocks from Blumenthal PAC Across the street from the PAC stage doorwww.marriott.com http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Aloft Hyatt House Hotel210 East Trade Street 435 E. Trade Street(704) 333-1999 (704) 373-9700Located in the Epicentre www.charlottecitycenter.house.hyatt.com/hyatt/index.jspwww.Alofthotels.com

Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown Le Méridien Charlotte530 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 555 South McDowell Street(704) 373-0917 (704) 372-9610http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html http://www.lemeridiencharlotte.com/

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Hotels in Other AreasCharlotte Marriott South Park2200 Rexford Rd. 28211

Doubletree Suites Charlotte/South Park6300 Morrison Blvd. 28211

(704) 364-8220 (704) 364-2400Four star facility, valet dry cleaning, room service from 6am-12am, and near by Hertz car rentals6.7 mile commute to BPA- 20 min.5.9 mile commute to Ovens- 15 min.

Pet friendly, valet laundry, room service, children’s activities, luggage hold, and local transportation6.9 mile commute to BPA- 20 min.5.7 mile commute to Ovens- 15 min.

Sales Line: (704) 916-4065 Sales Line: (704) 364- 2400

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltph-charlotte-marriott-southpark/

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-charlotte-southpark-CLTDTDT/index.html

Extended Stay Hotels Homewood Suites by Hilton8211 University Executive Park Dr. 28262(800) 398-7829* or (704) 510-1636*Call the 800 number for group bookings

8340 North Tryon St., Charlotte, 28262(704) 549-8800

Fully furnished studios, Full kitchen, Laundry7.6 mile commute to BPA- 15 min.10.3 mile commute to Ovens- 20 min

Fully furnished kitchens, sports courts, daily hot breakfast, 24 hour convenience store, and complimentary wi-fi7.9 mile commute to BPA- 15 min.10.6 mile commute to Ovens- 20 min.

www.extendedstayhotels.com/Hotels-In-North-Carolina/Charlotte.html

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/homewood-suites-by-hilton-charlotte-north-univ-research-park-CLTPKHW/index.html

Hotels in Center City/Uptown, continued

Fairfield Inn and Suites Charlotte Uptown Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown237 S. Tryon Street 222 South Caldwell Street(704) 372-7550 (704) 227-0500http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltut-fairfield-inn-and-suites-charlotte-uptown/

http://charlottedowntown.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlotte404 S Mint Street 895 W. Trade Street(704) 340-4000 (704) 347-0070

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltru-residence-inn-charlotte-uptown/

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-charlotte-CLTWCDT/index.html

Restaurants

Capital Grille $$$$

201 N. Tryon Street

Sales and Marketing: Jill Mohler

(704) 348-1400Upscale steak, seafood, extensive wine listwww.thecapitalgrille.com

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood $$$$

(704) 377-0201 or (888) 344-6861

200 South Tryon Street

Fresh fish & seafood as well as

steak & chicken.

www.mccormickandschmicks.com Morton’s The Steak House $$$$227 W. Trade Street, Suite 150

(704) 333-2602

Upscale, steak & seafood, extensive wine list

www.mortons.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse $$$$222 S. Tryon St.

(704) 338-9444

www.ruthschris.com

Cafe Sienna $$$230 N. College Street(Located in the Holiday Inn Center City)(704) 602-2750

Mediterranean w/ daily lunch buffets

www.caffesienacharlotte.com

Dandelion Market $$$

118 W. 5th Street

(704) 333-7989

www.dandelionmarketcharlotte.com

BLT Steak $$$$110 N. College St. 28202 – closed for dinner on Sundays(704) 972-4380www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Charlotte/Dining/BLTSteak/Default.htm

BlackFinn American Saloon $$$210 E Trade Suite B-120Charlotte NC 28202Inside the EpiCentre(704) 971-4440

(704) 971-0522

www.blackfinncharlotte.com/index.php

VIDA Mexican Kitchen $$$210 East Trade Street

Suite 104ACharlotte, NC 28202Inside the EpiCentre(704) 971- 8432

www.VidaCantina.com

Aria Tuscan Grill $$$100 N Tryon Street #10 – closed for lunch on weekendsActual location (corner of Trade and College)

(704) 376-8880

www.ariacharlotte.com

5Church $$$127 N Tryon St #8

704-9191-1322

www.5church.com

La Belle Helene $$$300 S. Tryon St.

(704) 969-2550

www.labellehelenerestaurant.com

Jason’s Deli $$Best salad bar in town and free ice cream!Closed on weekends210 E. Trade StreetCharlotte, NC 28202Inside the EpiCentre(704) 688-1004

www.jasonsdeli.com

Howl at the Moon – dueling piano bar $$210 E. Trade St. Suite A-340

Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: (704) 936-howl

Fax: (704) 936-46993rd Floor of The EpiCentre – closed Sunday and Mondaywww.howlatthemoon.com

Whisky River $$210 East Trade Street

Suite A-208Charlotte, NC 28202Inside the EpiCentre(704) 749-1097

www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com

Kings Kitchen $$129 W. Trade Street – closed for lunch Saturday, closed Sunday(704) 375-1990

www.kingskitchen.org

Mert’s Heart and Soul $$214 N. College Street – closed for lunch on weekends(704) 342-4222

Soul Food

www.mertsuptown.com

Ri-Ra The Irish Pub $$208 N. Tryon Street

(704) 333-5554

Traditional and modern Irish Cuisine

www.rira.com

Basil Thai $$210 N Church St 28202 – closed for lunch on weekends(704) 332-7212

www.eatatbasil.com

7th Street Public Market $$224 E 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202704-230-4346Enclosed farmers market with food and drink stands including fresh local sandwiches, pizza, sushi, desserts, wine, beer, and coffee.www.7thstreetpublicmarket.com

Essex $$101 S Tryon Street Suite 14

(980) 406-3857

www.essexnc.com

Stoke $$100 W Trade Street

(704) 353-6005

www.stokecharlotte.com

Duckworth’s Grill and Taphouse $$330 N. Tryon Street

(980) 939-1166

www.uptown.duckworths.com

Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar $$201 N Tryon Street

(980) 224-8674

www.eatmorecowbell.com

Soho Bistro $$214 N. Tryon StreetActual location (College St. across from Holiday Inn)(704) 333-5189

www.uptown2go.com

Queen City Q $$225 E. 6th St. 28202

(704) 334-8437

www.queencityq.com/

Mortimer’s Café and Pub $$210 E. Trade St. Suite C-140 28202(704) 688-0366Inside the EpiCentrewww.mortimerspub.com/

Panera Bread $$201 S. College St. 28244

(704) 998-2074

www.panerabread.com/

Mellow Mushroom $$225 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

(704) 371-4725

www.mellowmushroom.com

Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub $$201 E. 5th St. 28202

(704) 900-8088

www.fitzgeraldscharlotte.com/

Vapiano $201 S. Tryon St. 28202

Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner

(704) 332-2440www.vapianointernational.com/vapiano/locations/us-locations/us-locations.html

Brixx Woodfired Pizza $$225 E. 6th Street

(704) 347-2749

www.brixxpizza.com

American Roadside Burgers $440 S Church St

(704) 335-3352

www.americanburgerco.com

KO Sushi $$230 S. Tryon St. Suite R2 28202 – closed for lunch Saturdays and on Sundays(704) 372-7757

www.kosushiexpress.com/

Starbucks Coffee $$101 N Tryon St 28246

(704) 377-2790

www.starbucks.comStarbucks Coffee $$135 Levine Avenue of the Arts

(704) 372-6114

www.starbucks.com

Amelie’s French Bakery $301 S Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202704-899-0088Very popular French bakery featuring food, pastries, wine and beer, and a very large seating area. Open 7am-10pm Sun-Thurs7am-2am Friday and Saturdayhttp://www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com

The Local $$105 E. 5th St. 28202

(704) 347-0035

www.thelocalcharlotte.com

Graham St. Pub & Patio $$400 S Graham St

(980-218-9228

www.grahamstnc.com

Trader Joe's (1.6 mi)

1133 Metropolitan Ave. 28204

(704) 334-0737

Mon-Sun 8am - 9pm

Harris Teeter (Uptown)

325 W . 6th St.

(704) 332-8479

6:00am - 11:00pm

Energy Café $550 S Tryon St. #120 – closed for dinner and on weekends(704) 910-1094

www.energycafecharlotte.com/

Showmars $214 N. Tryon Street (skywalk inside Hearst Tower) – closed for dinner and on weekends(704) 333-5833

www.showmars.com

Smoothie King $301 S College St, 2nd floor – closed weekends(704) 979-6911Call ahead ordering and Delivery/www.smoothieking.com/

Fuel Pizza $214 N. Tryon St.Actual location (College St. across from Holiday Inn)(704) 350-1680

www.fuelpizza.com

Hazlenuts Creperie $200 S. Tryon St. –closed for dinner

In the lobby between 3rd and 4th street

(704) 332-4015

www.hazelnutscreperie.com/

Hooters $123 W. Trade Street

(704) 333-4566

www.hooters.com

The Pita Pit $214 N. Tryon St., unit 120 Actual location (College St. across from Holiday Inn) closed Sundays(704) 333-5856

www.pitapitusa.com

Redeye Diner $210 E. Trade StreetCharlotte, NC 28202Inside the EpiCentre- OPEN 24 HOURS(980)585-2867

www.redeuedinercharlotte.com

Which Wich $101 S Tryon St Suite 18 – inside the overstreet mall(704) 503-9192

www.whichwich.com

Whole Foods Market

400 E Stonewall Street

(704) 969-5950

7:00am – 10:00pm

Jimmy John’s $230 S Tryon Street

(704) 333-7827

www.jimmyjohns.com

Sabor Latin Street Grill $300 N College Street

(980) 294-0002

www.saborcharlotte.com

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Printing/Mailing

Pharmacy

Package Plus II (Uptown)

100 N. Tryon St, 28202

Founders Hall, Suite B220

Phone: (704) 338-1770

Fax: (704) 338-1792

Mon‐ Fri, 9am‐5pm

*Cash or check only!

U.S. Post Office (1.75 mi)

3040 Eastway Dr., near Ovens Auditorium

Phone: (704) 566-3115

Fax: (704) 566-3119

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm

CVS

www.cvs.com

Store #4022

210 E. Trade St. Suite E-186

Charlotte, NC 28202

(704) 971-1254

7:00am - 10:00pm daily

Pharmacy

M-F 8:00am - 8:00pm

Sa 8:00am - 1:00pm

Su 10:00am - 6:00pm

Minute Clinic

M-F 8:00am - 7:00 pm

Sa-Su closed

1 Hour Photo

M-S 7:00am - 10pm

Flowers Plus

Bank of America Plaza Tower

301 S. Tryon St., Suite 50, 28202

(704) 342-4529Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pmSat-Sun By appointment only

The Blossom Shop

100 N. Tryon St. in Founders Hall

(704)373-1090

Sir Speedy Printing

525 N. Tryon St., 28202Tel: (704) 424-2931Fax: (704) 424-5030 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

Dry Cleaning/AlterationsSunrise Cleaners100 N Tryon St. in Founders Hall, across from Package Plus(704) 373- 0156

Mon-Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm

Jun’s Dry Cleaners

214 N. Tryon St., 28202

(704) 347-4795

Carriage Cleaners(This is the one we use for Broadways- they pick up and deliver!)1338 Cross Beam Dr. 28217Route Manager, Greg Pearce

Cell number- (704) 377-7300 or gpearce@carriagecleaners.net

Top Shoe RepairLocated in Founders Hall, near Belk Theater101 S. Tryon St. Suite #2(704) 334-6022

Florists

Baker’s Shoe Repair5622 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 120Near Ovens Auditorium (704) 536-4095

Amazon LockerIf you want to order something on Amazon and don’t want to ship it straight to the theater, you can have it shipped to Stephen, the Amazon locker at the EpiCentre. More information:https://www.charlotteagenda.com/61712/amazon-locker-epicentre-charlotte/

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Modern Salon and Spa (Uptown)Hearst Tower

214 N. Tryon St. Suite 200

(704) 339-0909

www.modernsalonandspa.com

Target (1.4 mi)900 Metropolitain Ave. Suite #2, 28204(704) 973-3121

Mon-Sat 8am-10pm

Sun 8am-9pm

Best Buy (1.5 mi)1055 Metropolitain Ave., Suite 100, 28204(704) 333-1032

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

Sun 11am-7pm

Miscellaneous Stores

Theatrical Rentals and SuppliesBarbizon

1016 McClelland Court, 28206

Tel: (704) 372-2122

Fax: (704) 372-7422

Mon- Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

Sat 9:00am-12:00pm

/www.barbizon.com/

Morris Costume

4300 Monroe Rd. 28205

Tel: (704) 333-4653

Fax: (704) 348-3032

Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm

www.morriscostumes.com/

Party Reflections

3412 Monroe Rd., 28205

Tel: (704) 332-8176

Fax: (704) 332-8179

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Sat 8:00am-12:00pmwww.charlotte.partyreflections.com/home.asp

Little Hardware

1400 S. Mint St., 28203

(704) 333-3133

Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm

www.littlehardware.com/home.html

Home Depot

1220 N Wendover Rd., 28211

(704) 365-1291

Mon-Sat 6:00am-10:00pm

Sun 8:00am-8:00pm

www.homedepot.com

Lowes Home Improvement

217 Iverson Way, 28203

Tel: (704) 335-5021

Fax: (704) 335-5024

Mon-Thurs 7:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm

Sun 8:00am-7:00pm

www.lowes.com/

Live Events Media Group9311 Monroe Road, Suite G, 28270

Tom Durban

Tel: (704) 844-0121

info@liveeventsmg.com

http://liveeventsmg.com/

R.E.I. (12.8 mi)9755 Northlake Centre Pkwy.Charlotte, NC 28216(704) 921-0320

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

Sun 11am-6pm

Carolina Backline

Ed Taylor

Tel: (704) 575-9020

Fax: (440) 575-9021

edtaylor@carolinabackline.com

www.carolinabackline.com

Guitar Center

8813 JW Clay Blvd., 28262

Tel: (704) 547-1613

Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm

Sun 12:00pm-6:00pmhttp://stores.guitarcenter.com/North-Charlotte

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Area AttractionsSouth Park Mall

4400 Sharon Road

(Corner of Sharon and Fairview)

(704) 364-4411

M-S 10:00am - 9:00pm

Su 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture

551 S. Tryon St., 28202

www.ganttcenter.org/web/

(704) 547-3700

Public Library

310 N. Tryon Street

(704) 336-2725

www.plcmc.lib.nc.us

Charlotte Hornets (Basketball)

(704) 262-2287

www.nba.com/hornets

Carolina Panthers (Football)

Switchboard: (704) 358-7000

Tickets: (704) 358-7800

www.panthers.com/index.html

Charlotte Knights (Baseball)

2280 Deerfield Drive

Fort Mill, SC 29715

(704) 357-8071

www.charlotteknights.comCarowinds Amusement Park

I-77 and Carowinds Blvd

(704) 588-2600

www.carowinds.comMint Museum of Craft & Design

220 N. Tryon Street

(704) 337-2000

www.mintmuseum.org

Levine Museum of the New South

200 E. 7th St., 28202

(704) 333-1887

www.museumofthenewsouth.org

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

420 S. Tryon St, 28202

(704) 353-9200

www.bechtler.org/

ImaginOnChildren’s Theater and Library

300 E. 7th St., 28202

(704) 416-4600

www.imaginon.org

Discovery PlaceIMAX, Science Center, and Museum

301 N. Tryon St. 28202

(704) 372- 6261

www.discoveryplace.org/

Carolina Raptor CenterSpecial exhibits, films, and bird showsCall for a complete schedule of events6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078

(704) 875-6521

www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/

Northlake Mall6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

(866) 934-9885

http://shopnorthlake-px.rtrk.com/

Concord Mills8111 Concord Mills BlvdConcord, NC 28027

(704) 979-5000

www.simon.com/mall/?id=1239NC State Parks and Recreation

www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php

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U.S. National Whitewater Center

http://usnwc.org/ The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is the world’s premier outdoor adventure and environmental education center. Situated on over 400 acres of woodlands, the USNWC fosters an environment for people to come together to play outside. Dedicated to promoting healthy and active lifestyles and developing environmental stewardship, USNWC is home to the world's largest, man-made whitewater river, offering premiere outdoor activities that include: whitewater rafting and kayaking, flat-water kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, zip lines, a canopy tour, and team building and rope courses. The USNWC has hosted a variety of international competitions, trail races, music festivals, and special events including the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Trials.

5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 391-3900

NASCAR Hall of Famewww.nascarhall.com/This high-tech venue is designed to entertain race fans and non-race fans alike. Watch the history of stock car racing and then travel up Sonoco Glory Road where you’ll marvel at historic cars and have the chance to experience first-hand the various degrees of banking on tracks across the country. Play with over 50 interactive exhibits and view the most impressive collection of NASCAR memorabilia around. Also, witness tributes to the legends that shaped the sport and check out Buffalo Wild Wings for a meal during your visit. 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 654-4425

Studio Movie Grille at the EpiCentre

www.epicentrenc.com

Studio Movie Grille is a movie dinner theater featuring dinner and drinks in the seats at the theater.

210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 971-2400

Strike City Bowling at Epicenterwww.strikecitycharlotte.comStrikeCity Bowling is new to Charlotte and is a combination upscale bowling alley, restaurant and bar/nightclub located in the Epicenter (same building as BlackFinn and Whiskey River). Strike City features a first lass menu, 21st century audio and video, over 75 mega, super large, hi-def video screens, a full bar that features an awesome martini menu, a 60 foot TV wall, and a dance floor with world class DJs! All this and bowling too.210 E. Trade St. Suite D-164, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 716-9300

The Green www.charlottecultureguide.com/organization.php?id=317%20CharlotteCultureGuide.com1.5 Acre park located next o historic St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Located across the street from the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and The Knight Theater. The Green is the site of many public events including film screenings and summer plays. A popular spot with the uptown lunch crowd, there are benches tucked away under shade trees and various sculptures, mosaics, and pieces of art on display. 400 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202 (704) 332-2227

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Center City Green Parking

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