Thanksgiving Happenings with Moira Quinn
CHARLOTTE, NC — Whether you’re visiting, or hosting family here in Charlotte this weekend; the Queen City has lots of holiday events to do.
Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners has what’s going on.
Five Points Better Block Build
Thursday & Friday, November 17-18th
Five Points Plaza
Starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, the Five Points Plaza will be temporarily transformed by West Side community members alongside urban designers. Participants will be invited to brainstorm, build furniture, paint the streets and help erect temporary barriers in the Five Points Plaza for the Five Points Better Block plaza activation events on Friday evening and Saturday. Better Block is a community-led approach to test ideas for creating great spaces. This temporary transformation will ultimately shape the final design for the City’s Capital Improvement Project for Five Points. There will be a pop-up stage for entertainment, temporary bike lanes, and an outdoor marketplace.
South End Tree Lighting
Atherton Mill at 2000 South Boulevard
Saturday, November 18, 5:30-7pm
Free
Join your neighbors for the annual South End Holiday Tree Lighting, Saturday November 18th at 5:30pm, at Atherton Mill at 2000 South Boulevard. There will be music, performances, a count-down to the tree lighting, and an appearance by Santa Claus himself. Performances begin at 5:30, and the tree will be lit at 6:00 pm. Free parking is available at 214 W Tremont and on street on Camden Road and Hawkins Street. Paid parking is available in the deck at the corner of Hawkins and Doggett. The holiday tree and performances will be on the lawn facing Tremont Ave, in front of O-ku, Savory Spice Shop and Big Ben’s British Pub.
Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 23, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tryon Street between the Levine Ave of the Arts and 9 th Street
Free; reserved seating available $20
The Nutcracker
Charlotte Youth Ballet
Dale F. Halton Theater on the CPCC main campus
December 1-3
Featuring more than 100 dancers, the production is a blend of international guest artists and regional youth dancers, creating a magical performance. While true to the classic production, this choreography also offers unique twists to the fairytale that will delight and astound audiences of all ages. Following the show, audience members will have the opportunity to get autographs from dancers as well as have photographs made with performers including, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, Clara and
more.
Performances are Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm; Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, December 3rd at 2:30 pm. Special preview performances for students and seniors are at 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Friday December 1st. All shows are at the Dale F. Halton Theater on the CPCC main campus. Parking is free. Preview performance tickets are $10. All other performances are $20- $30. Click here for ticket information or call the Halton Box Office at 704-330- 6534.
