North Carolina's first art museum features many famous American and European paintings, this museum is also one of the premiere fine arts museums in the Southeast. The major focus of the collections exhibited by the museum traces American related art including the art of Native Americans and other cultures that influenced the shaping of American culture from pre-Colombian times through Colonial times to the present.]]>
One of the top hands-on science facilities in the nation, this unique center provides ever-changing and entertaining facilities such as an IMAX Dome Theatre.]]>
CLICK HERE FOR A FAMILY DAY OF FUN THAT YOU'LL REMEMBER A LIFETIME!
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One of the PGA's top tournaments, the Wachovia Championship puts Charlotte in the national eye and has raised over 5.6 million dollars for charity since its inception. In 2007, Tiger Woods walked away with the gold, and Steve Stricker was runner-up. Tickets will be available in mid-November. A shuttle transports visitors from specified parking lots to the Club.CLICK HERE TO WATCH TIGER WOODS IN CHARLOTTE ON A BEAUTIFUL SPRING MORNING
Big-time college football descends on the Queen City again this December as teams from two rival conferences, the Big East and the ACC, square off in this pre-New Years matchup. In the 2006 edition, Boston College nudged just past Navy (who accepted an at-large invitation to play in the game) by a score of 25-24, making the ACC a 4-1 in the Charlotte showdown.]]>
The last race at Lowe's for the year and the only Saturday night race in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship, the Bank of America 500 draws big crowds and plenty of viewers despite taking place in the middle of college football season. Will 2006 winner Kasey Kane be able to hold off the field? After 334 laps, we'll know for sure!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA 500!
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This month-long festival celebrates the arts, music and dance in particuliar. Events include a handful of themed weekend festivals (Blues, Brews & BBQ is particularly well attended), Gospel concert, modern dance show and visual art exhibitions]]>
Serious antique enthusiasts and flea market frequenters consider Metrolina Expo to be one of the best antique spectaculars in the Southeast. Hundreds of vendors gather here from throughout the United States and Europe to sell hard-to-find silver, antique linens, furniture, garden accessories and architectural details. The Expo is held Thu-Sun the first weekend of each month. Antique Spectaculars are held in November and April; Sell-a-Bration is in June.]]>
Panthers' games rally the crowds of Charlotte like nothing else. Ever since making it to the Superbowl in 2004, these guys have been in the spotlight, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next season. So, come join them for a home game at Bank of America Stadium!
The first and third Fridays of each month find locals involved in a Gallery Crawl through the Historic North Charlotte Arts District. Art aficionados can enjoy art and special exhibitions at different galleries and stop for refreshments at a number of restaurants and cafés in the area. Weather permitting, of course.CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE GALLERY CRAWL WEBSITE