Happy Weekend

Take one of your artsy friends to Ciel Gallery for the Through the Eye of the Art: GREEN exhibit. The opening is today and attendees will enjoy a collaboration of different local artists around the color green. This is apart of a four part series and artists will use various media to paint the town green.

Get your Ommm and downward dog on at Studio K, for an art inspired yoga class on Saturday. It's a great way to start your day and bring good vibes to you and others that tag along.

Take your history buff on a tour of the historic Rosedale Plantation which promotes the heritage of the Southern Piedmont and and the lifestyle of the 19th century Catawba River Valley region.

The Gift of the Weekend

Weekend time, folks! Want to put a smile on someone's face in the next day or two? Here are a few last minute gift tips...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Check out these options for a lucky giftee...

Take a date or the kiddies to see the Blind Side movie at UNC Charlotte Center City.  Before the movie, there will be music by DJ Zach, animation station with John Lemmon, a Hula Hoop competition, and animated shorts by digital media student Sarah Hartley. The Tin Kitchen food truck and Sticks & Cones Ice Cream will also be available. Don't forget your chair and blanket!


Why not get your bike out and ride into the sunset with your buddies?  Pack small snack bags and gift to your friends for a low cost way to enjoy your friends. If you don't have a bike, check out local programs/businesses that allow you to rent. Here's one for Charlotte: Charlotte B-cycle.

The Gift of the Weekend

First, let me apologize for my absence this week. While there were fun moments sprinkled throughout my week, work got the best of me! I wondered "How did all my deadlines fall in the same week"?  I don't want to bore you with the details but I did experience a magical night with Relish Carolina, traveled for work and met an amazing career woman, who inspired me with her story and energy and chatted and brainstormed with industry friends with genuine hearts. Anyhoo, next week I promise to not leave you hanging. In the meantime, let me share a few last minute gift ideas that you can treat someone to as early as this evening ...

Tonight, why not have a date night to see the production of A Raisin in the Sun at Duke Energy Theatre? The play is considered the most well known from playwright, Lorraine Hansberry and centers around the Youngers family and their trials, tribulations, love of each other and much more. While the play debuted on Broadway in 1959, you may remember the most recent production of this play included Sean "Diddy" Combs who played Walter Lee. 

Gather the kids up and experience Sunday Fun day: Red, White and Blue at The Mint Museum. The afternoon will include family-friendly craft projects, tours, healthy living activities, artist demonstrations, and more.

Looking for something not so crafty yet kid-friendly (or date friendly) to do this Sunday? Try out Concerts on the Green in Davidson, a free festival on the grounds of the Davidson Public Library. This is the first one of the season and will feature the BackBeat band. Bring a blanket, picnic and relax on the lawn listening to live music...sounds good to me!

The Gift of the Weekend

Weekend time, folks! Want to put a smile on someone's face in the next two days? Here are a few last minute gift tips...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Check out these options for a lucky giftee...

After this festive week with 4th of July celebrations, you may want to stay in....and by all means do so if that's how you feel...but it would not be me if I did not recommend a few low-key gift options. I would recommend  making it a "Redbox" night so you are not bored.com. Rent your family's favorite movie, gather everyone's favorite treats and have a laugh/sing/cuddle the night away. The key is including everyone's faves to make this a four star movie night.

Next up, looking for a little yoga in your life? Take your beau or BFF to Studio K for a free yoga class on Saturday. Afterwards, you can check out art in the space. Namaste.

On Sunday, swing by The Harvey B. Gantt Center and see the film, Body and Soul which is apart of their "Oscar, Spencer and Paul" series that highlights Black cinema pioneers Oscar Micheaux, Spencer Williams and Paul Robeson.



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The Gift of the Weekend

Weekend time, folks! Want to put a smile on someone's face in the next two days? Here are a few last minute gift tips...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Check out these options for a lucky giftee...

Tonight head on over to the NC Music Factory for their last Fridays LIVE concert. For just 5 bucks in advance ($10 at the door) you can treat a buddy to a fun night on the town while listening to some good tunes. You can also slip into one of the many restaurants for a little din-din.

Take a loved one to the Tavis Smiley America I AM ribbon cutting ceremony at the Harvey B. Gantt Center tomorrow at 10am. The exhibit spans the entire museum sharing artifacts that show the major contribution African Americans have made to society. From Alex Haley's typewriter that he used to create Roots to Prince's guitar.

Sunday would be a great day to check out the Fresh Music Festival with some friends and fellow music lovers. The event will take place at Time Warner Cable arena and boasts having the best R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul, and Comedy acts. The lineup includes Dougie Fresh, SWV, Keith Sweat, Guy and K-Ci & JoJo. Talk about bringing the 90's back!

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Gift of the Weekend

Weekend time, folks! Want to put a smile on someone's face in the next two days? Here are a few last minute gift options...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Check out these options for a lucky giftee...

Friends, kids and everyone in between can take a moment to stroll through Taste of Charlotte to try some of the best food options Charlotte has to offer. In addition to the bites, there will be a marketplace, kid's activities, entertainment and more. I also suggest going to people watch--a free fun activity in between moroccan lamb sliders from Cafe Sienna to Kosmic Karma Pizza from Mellow Mushroom. Yummy, right? Well, that is just a taste of what's in store, to see the entire food list for Taste of Charlotte go here.

On Sunday, grab a bottle of wine, some delicious eats and take your giftee to the opening night of Summer Pops, a summer concert series with performances by the Charlotte Symphony. This is a popular series, so I suggest you get there early...and please know that you will be getting major points for this oh-so-cheap gift idea.


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Gift of the Weekend

TGIF, people! Happy Weekend! As with every weekend, I hope that you are able to do something you actually want to do instead of what you have to do. Cutting the grass, be damned this weekend...get out and do something fun!  Here are a few last minute gift options...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Each of these ideas should bring a smile to the giftee's face:

Stop by the East Blvd Sidewalk Sale and get great deals from various retailers including Laura James Jewelry, Cottage Chic, Summerbird and more. You are sure to pick up a great gift for yourself or some lucky giftee. To take it a step further, why not stroll the sidewalk with your BF (best friend or boyfriend, whatever) and tell them they can pick out one item and you'll foot the bill.

Have a Demi Moore & Patrick Swayze moment (remember Ghost?) and take your sweetheart to Clayworks, Inc and participate in Muddy Fun Saturdays, where you can get on the wheel and let your imagination take hold. Hey, it's okay if the end result is a lopsided clay bowl.

Pick up your love's favorite sweet treat and surprise them. Hey, if it's Dairy Queen, take a ride for a late night snack together. Sit out on a bench or in your car and chat while enjoying the summer breeze....

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The Gift of the Weekend

Hello! TGIF! What are you doing this weekend? My weekend will be filled with some of my favorite things: art, food, friends and fashion. I hope to see you out if you are in the Charlotte area. Either way, enjoy your weekend to the fullest!

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The Gift of the Weekend

What are you doing this weekend? Leave me a comment and let me know if you are doing a little shopping for yourself, a friend or "the one".  I would love to know where you are buzzing around!

The Gift of The Weekend

Well friends, I am usually great at keeping my promises so I am sorry that I did not post more this week! I could give you the reasons why but they are blah & boring so instead I won't! It's the weekend, time to refresh, regroup and revive. That's what I'm doing and I hope the same for you!

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The Gift of the Weekend

Well, I must admit that I am feeling guilty that I have not been posting as much as usual. I hope you guys aren't mad at me:) It's not like I am leaving you hanging for weeks...there is at least 1-2 posts per week but with that being said...my weekend plans are to research new gift ideas, work out that surprise I was talking about and give you guys more posts to look forward to! This will be my weekend...in pictures.

The Gift of the Weekend + Surprise

This weekend is filled with fun! I am excited to talk to a panel of college students at Queens University about career choices and how they can make a smooth transition to "the real world" and next up is what I am deeming "wedding weekend" where one of my great friends will tie the knot. So, of course this weekend post will be summed up in wedding pics! Ah, the anticipation!

Bzzz: I mentioned a surprise and I am starting a new "segment" if you will of the blog, where I will feature notables in the community, as they share a bit about their gifting life...and a little about themselves too! Be sure to check back next week for the first feature!

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The Gift of the Weekend

It's the weekend! Yay! Here's hoping that these pretty pics represent some part of your weekend...I mean if pretty girls, relaxing, sitting pretty and horseplay with your significant other is your kind of thing:)

The Gift of the Weekend

This week has been one of ups and downs, surprises and more and for some reason I don't see it ending just yet. Here's to hoping for more ups than downs for us all! Be inspired...

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The Gift of the Weekend

Weekend plans...or plans to do nothing? That is the question. It's been a busy week...and I plan to use the weekend to relax and prep for the week ahead.

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The Gift of the Weekend

Woo hoo! It's the weekend. Fun times ahead for me. What are you doing?

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