Beads for Needs’ mission is to help underprivileged children in the Charlotte community by raising funds for children’s organizations. This year proceeds from the Parade of Beads will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) and the Charlotte Junior Chamber. SCC offers children in financial and medical need everything from educational support to clothing and meals. The Charlotte Junior Chamber, also known as the “Jaycees,” offers young professionals opportunities in leadership, community service, and individual development. The Parade of Beads is a worthy cause to support children in need, and a fun event for the whole community.

The VUE Charlotte is proud to be a sponsor of the Parade of Beads, and to promote an event that furthers a sense of community in the city of Charlotte. Residents of the VUE Charlotte condos are encouraged to attend the Parade of Beads at the EpiCentre located just a few blocks away. Situated in a convenient location, the VUE Charlotte offers luxury living with world-class amenities and unparalleled views of the city skyline. For more information, contact us at 704.374.0089.

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This year, no stress is needed in preparing for the perfect night with those you truly love (or have fun with) because here are a couple of places in Charlotte that have it all covered for you:

If you are looking for something social and upbeat, try an awesome night of entertainment at Wine Up. Hosted by JC honoring the select Poets from The Concrete Generation, Maze, Bluz, Q, Filmore, Mekkah and Queen Sheba. Special performances, by each artist, being celebrated with Live Band. Call as soon as possible because it will be reservation only.

You can also head over to the Spirit Square: McGlohon Theater for the annual concert, “Crazy Love”, to listen to cover love songs by Impromtu and Festival Singers.

Blow off your winter funk with the Duke Mansion‘s Chill Chaser evenings on Friday, February 24th from 5:30 to 7 pm. This event is a fun-filled evening with snacks from the executive chef and a cash bar.

For a romantic candlelit dinner for two here is a list of a few Charlotte hot spots offering Valentine’s Day specials:

The Wine Shop at Foxcroft

Bar Cocoa

Passion8

Red Rocks Café

Whether you’re a young adult or have a family, Charlotte is an ideal city to live, work and celebrate the holidays. VUE Charlotte offers a convenient central location, and unencumbered views of the city. If you are searching for a luxury condo in Charlotte, contact the VUE today by calling 704-374-0089.

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Being right in the brink of winter and the sun taking a few weekly vacations this time of year, you are probably in that long winter stretch just waiting for the spring blossoms to appear. This is the time of the year to spice up your mood and weekend activities with something new! New shopping, new food, maybe even that spa visit you have been prolonging. We are a month into the New Year, so VUE Charlotte reminds you to keep the good coming and to check out all the new hot spots Charlotte has to offer:

Get your spring wardrobe ready at the new Lipp Boutique, designer apparel and accessories store for women, opening this week in Midtown. The boutique will feature fabulous brands such as Michael Kors, BCBG Max Azria, French Connection and Hudson, among many others.

New to the restaurant scene, comes the very trendy Osso Charlotte. The entire restaurant and lounge is designed by the ever-famous Francois Fossard, known for many award winning hot spots all over Miami Beach, New York and Las Vegas, including world famous PRIVE, Mansion and SET. This is definitely a place to visit if you are looking for a nice Italian meal and hip scenery.

Coming very soon is the Stanly County Winter Wine Festival, Feb 25, featuring several of North Carolina’s finest wineries and vineyards. This is a great opportunity to spend a tasty day with your friends or family.

There are plenty exciting places in Charlotte you have not experienced and what a great way to start new year. If you are looking for a luxury condo in Charlotte, contact VUE Charlotte today. With top-of-the-line amenities and an ideal central location, VUE Charlotte offers the best luxury condos in Uptown Charlotte. For more information call the sales office today at 704.374.0089.

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Stop and smell the roses – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden – Experience nearly 400 acres of prime rolling meadows, woodland and lakefront property.

Music to your ears – Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Giving nearly 100 performances each season ranging from Pop to Classics there is something for everyone’s taste.

On pointe – North Carolina Dance Theatre – Escape to an enchanted world of Sleeping Beauty or a twisted tall of passion in Dangerous Liaisons as dance reaches new highs with time-honored dances at the John S. and James L. Knight Theater.

Get a liberal arts degree at the Levine Center for the Arts – You can spend all weekend exploring all the culture this campus has to offer. You’ll leave thinking you’re the resident expert on liberal arts.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art – Houses an astounding collection of more than 1,400 works of mid-20^th century modern art with gems from Picasso, Calder, Warhol and more.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture – Celebrates the contributions African-Americans have made to film, art, music, dance, literature, as well as community outreach programs.

Mint Museum Uptown – This internationally-renowned 145,000 square foot facility features outstanding collections of American, contemporary and European art. There are several events and classes for all ages; from clay fundamentals to patterning in metal, there is bound to be something for all interests and skill levels.

Whether on a segway, bicycle or your own two feet, Charlotte NC Tours offers unique ways to learn the history of Charlotte. There are even Ghost tours and haunted pub crawls that explore the spooky perspective of charlotte’s history.

A staycation can be a fun and memorable experience for you and your entire family. Without the stress of ‘getting there’ and the expense of out-of-town lodging and gas, you might just find that your new favorite vacation spot is your own hometown! If you are considering relocating to or within the Queen City and are looking for luxury condos in Charlotte, contact VUE Charlotte today. With unrivaled views of the city and first-class service and amenities, our luxury condos in Uptown Charlotte are the best in the area. For more information, call us today at 704.374.0089.

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The New Year has always been a time to reflect on the past year and more importantly, focus our attention on what we want to create in the New Year. While we all know New Year’s resolutions are far easier to make thank they are to keep, it doesn’t stop us from promising ourselves a more successful, more productive and happier year than the last one.

Looking to get fit this year, check out “New Year, New You!” Free Workshops hosted by Total Nutrition Technology, a company specializing in helping people manage their health, lose weight, and enhance their sports performance. Through their comprehensive nutrition plans and exercise programs personalized just for you, it could be the help you need to get on the right track (no pun intended). Workshops will be held at Total Nutrition Technology on Monday, January 9^th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. For more information please visit their website.

Trying to eat healthy, come sample local produce at the 6^th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Healthy Home Market on Saturday, January 21^st from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For more information about how to be healthy in Charlotte, visit Healthy Home’s website. Who knew being healthy could taste this good?

Craving the classics, time has no apparent effect on the King of the Blues. Listen to B.B. King play the blues with relentless passion as he performs live at the Knight Theater Thursday, January 12^th at 7:30 pm or Friday, January 13^th at 8:00 pm. For tickets please click here.

Want to give back to your community? If you are new to helping your local community, participating in charities, or giving donations, and do not know where to start. . . A Night to Benefit Cancer Research event with the not-for-profit RELENTLESS Against Cancer is a great way to be introduced. Just a $10 donation and you will be supporting research for the development of cancer treatments. Your donation also includes all-night drink specials at Connolly’s on Fifth as well as a raffle ticket for door prizes. Visit their website for more information.

There are plenty of events in Charlotte that can help you conquer your intimidating list of resolutions. But if relocating is one of your New Year’s resolutions, consider Charlotte, North Carolina. With VUE Charlotte’s unrivaled views of the city and first-class service and amenities, our luxury condos in Uptown Charlotte are the best in the area. For more information, call us today at 704.374.0089, visit our website and request a brochure.

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Andrew Blair’s at 1600 Montford Drive will be offering a 5-hour open bar, 2 DJs, a huge heated and furnished tent, cash balloon drop at midnight, champagne toast and “other great surprises”! The first 100 tickets are only $60, so act fast to ensure you cash in on the savings. Tickets are available for general admission, VIP and VIP Groups. For more information, email information@andrewblairs.com. To purchase tickets, go to www.bandtastic.com/andrewblairs.

Blackfinn is one of Charlotte’s favorite pubs, hosting fun and unique events throughout the year. For New Year’s Eve in Charlotte this year, the popular bar will be hosting a “Roaring Twenties”-themed bash. For just $25, you can enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. Visit BlackFinnCharlotte.com to purchase tickets in advance.

Silk, a newly-opened banquet hall attached to Enso sushi bar, is holding a New Year’s Eve celebration benefitting the Levine Children’s Hospital. Presale tickets ($150) include an open bar, champagne toast at midnight, unlimited hors d’oeuvres from Enso, party favors and a DJ. Contact Annamarie at 704.705.0131 for more information.

Buckhead Saloon will be featuring a top-shelf open bar with nothing excluded from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., along with party favors, champagne toast at midnight and live music by Scott Munns Band and a DJ. Advance tickets are $50 and can be purchased at buckheadnewyears2012.eventbrite.com.

Butter NC, a contemporary nightlife spot at the NC Music Factory, will feature music by renowned DJs Ciprian, Ahuf and Edouard. For Advance VIP table reservations /general admission tickets go to www.Ticketleap.com keyword: Butter NC or call 704.295.1565.

No matter which amazing event you choose to attend this year, you’ll be glad you celebrated New Year’s Eve in Charlotte. The new year will be here before we know it. If you are considering relocating to or within the Queen City and are looking for luxury condos in Charlotte, contact VUE Charlotte today. With unrivaled views of the city and first-class service and amenities, our luxury condos in Uptown Charlotte are the best in the area. For more information, call us today at 704.374.0089.

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Chaps! A Jingle Jangle Christmas. Head over to the Actor’s Theatre until the 23^rd to see this 1994 Christmas musical. Tex Riley, America’s favorite singing cowboy, is late for a BBC radio broadcast, forcing the show’s producer to find whomever he can to stay on air. Don’t miss this raucous musical comedy, click here for ticketing information.

Rock of Ages. If you’re a fan of 80s hair bands Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister and more, be sure to check out this Broadway musical. “Get ready for melt-your-face-off rock ’n’ roll, 1980s style. The protagonist is just a small-town girl (livin’ in a lonely world) when she meets a big-city rocker in L.A.’s most famous rock club. The couple falls in love to the greatest songs of the era.” Click here for more information.

New Year’s Eve Party in the Sky at The Ritz-Carlton. Ring in the new year in style on the crystal deck of The Aqua Lounge – “Charlotte’s Only Party in the Sky.” Enjoy a four-hour open bar serving premium drinks, open seating and music by deejay Tomato Slice all on the 18^th floor of The Ritz-Carlton with panoramic skyline views. Check the event website for more info.

Butter NC New Years Eve 2012. Charlotte’s premier “Unique” party this NYE, Butter NC fuses art, fashion and culture to create a one-of-a-kind environment to help you welcome 2012. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight, live countdown of the ball drop, world-renowned DJs and more at this sleek and trendy venue. Reserve your tickets by clicking here.

There are plenty of holiday events in Charlotte to help you celebrate the season and the beginning of a new year. From an 80s rock-inspired musical to a sophisticated New Year’s celebration at the Ritz, Charlotte is the place to be this holiday season. If you are looking for a luxury condo in Charlotte, contact VUE Charlotte today. With top-of-the-line amenities and an ideal central location, VUE Charlotte offers the best luxury condos in Uptown Charlotte. For more information call the sales office today at 704.374.0089.

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Homes in the Fourth Ward will be bedecked in holiday finery, inviting guests to tour the residences, along with the historic Dunhill Hotel, McColl Center for Visual Art (Sat. & Sunday only) and the North Carolina Dance Theatre. All three days, attendees will enjoy seasonal music performed by choirs and hand bell ensembles on the porches of neighborhood homes. Guests attending the tour on Sunday will have a chance to tour the charming McNinch House restaurant and Victorian home. Tour-goers will also be treated to complimentary horse and carriage rides throughout the neighborhood, delicious food samples from local restaurants, like Mert’s Heart & Soul, and a preview of the new 7^th Street Public Market. Be sure to arrive early, as McCormick & Schmick’s will be offering $10 promotional gift cards to the first 400 tour-goers at the ticket booth each day.

All tour stops are within walking distance of one another, and free on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Additional parking and ticketing information can be found at www.fofw.org. Tickets are $20 per person.

The VUE Charlotte has participated in the Fourth Ward Holiday Home Tour, and is looking forward to this year’s event. To learn more about our luxury condos in Charlotte, call 704.374.0089 today.

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The 2011 Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade will march down Tryon Street on Thursday, November 24, starting at 10 A.M. Presented by Carolina’s Carrousel, Inc., a nonprofit organization, the parade will feature more than 110 units, including 22 floats, 13 marching bands and 7 step/drill teams. The weather is expected to be perfect, and there are plenty of great viewing spots all along the parade route.

Boasting participation from both North and South Carolina, and reaching roughly half a million people from the 22-county metro area, the Carrousel Parade is one of the largest gatherings of Carolinians throughout the year. According to TalkCharlotteRealEstate.com, “In 2008, TravelMuse.com listed the Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade as the fourth largest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States.”

The parade route will begin at 10^th and Tryson Street, ending at Stonewall. Big crowds are expected, so parade organizers are suggesting riding the CATS buses or the LYNX Blue Line. For more information, visit CarrouselParade.org. Residents at the VUE Charlotte only need to travel a short distance to claim their spot along the parade route. With a central location, The VUE Charlotte offers close proximity to the area’s best attractions. If you are looking for a luxury condo in Charlotte, contact us today by calling 704.374.0089.

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The fundraiser attracted 71 participants who rappelled down 35 stories of The VUE Charlotte building to help thousands of people suffering with intellectual disabilities. The one-of-a-kind event was a massive success, raising $80,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina athletes, according to Keith L. Fishburne, President/CEO of Special Olympics North Carolina. Each rappeller raised a minimum of $1,000 to participate in the Over the Edge event.

“The Over the Edge event was a great success with so many people willing to rappel 35 stories,” said Fishburne.  “Special Olympics North Carolina is very appreciative to all the rappellers for the funds they raised to support our mission, which allows us to show that people with intellectual disabilities can have a far greater impact on our communities than many believe.”

The team at VUE Charlotte is honored to have hosted and sponsored this event, and expresses endless gratitude to each and every rappeller that came out to support this amazing cause. Special thanks to all of the event’s sponsors, which include:

• Café California
• K104.7
• Wilson’s World
• Charlotte Roller Girls
• Inner Peaks Climbing Center
• Charlotte Speed Demons
• Adams Outdoor Advertising
• MCL Companies
• Shoreline Productions
• Media Two

The VUE Charlotte team makes a concerted effort to give back to the local community throughout the year. If you are searching for a luxury condo in Charlotte, look no further than the VUE. With a central location and state-of-the-art amenities, you won’t find a better luxury condo in Uptown Charlotte. For more information, call 704.374.0089 today.

“Over the Edge” Raises $80,000 for Special Olympics North Carolina is a post from: The Vue Charlotte