Team Nadine's Blog

By Alice Viser Hill~ Team Nadine Editor and writer

Mayfair: A Celebration of Arts and Crafts- May 5th and 6th, 12th and 13th, 10AM
Arts and Crafts vendors with juried items. All original, no resell merchandise allowed. The setting is around a beautiful lake adjacent to a large shopping center with restaurants and entertainment. Location: Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC
Website: http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/204403386-mayfair-a-celebration-of-arts-and-crafts#storylink=cpy

Esperanza Spalding – May 10, 7:30
Esperanza Spalding, a noted bass player, in 2011, won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making her the first jazz artist to win the award. She was the 2005 recipient of the prestigious Boston Jazz Society scholarship for outstanding musicianship. Location: Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, 430 South Tryon St., Charlotte. Cost: $35 – $65. Info: http://www.carolinatix.org/default.asp?tix=59&objId=3079

2nd Annual North Carolina Brewers Music Festival- May 12th, 11 AM-10 PM
The 2nd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival features over three hours of free tasting, great music — from Steep Canyon Rangers, Ryan Montbleau Band, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, The Black Lillies, Sol Driven Train, Old Man Markley and BIG Something — food, merchandise, children’s activities and more. All proceeds from NCBMF will go towards the preservation and advancement of Historic Rural Hill and its educational mission. Location: Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. Cost:$ 30 for tasting tix; $20 for underage / non drinking tix; $15 for evening only tix (6:30); $7 for children 5-12. Camping available, prices range from $10 – $35. See site for details. Website: http://ncbrewsmusic.com

Hello Huntersville! – May 12, 10 AM-2 PM
Artists of all media will display their works at downtown Huntersville accompanied by local businesses, music, food, rides and fun for the whole family. Music by West Boltz and Polyester Apocalypse. Michelle Amendolare, mamendolare@huntersville.org
Billy Currington with David Nail & Kip Moore –May 18, 8PM
Billy Currington, country and folk artist, will play Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte (at NC Music Factory). Special guests David Nail and Kip Moore will open the show. Location: 1000 Seaboard Street, Charlotte, NC. Info: 1-800-745-3000, http://www.livenation.com/venue/115656

11th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival- May 19th, 11 AM – 6 PM
Come and enjoy over 30 wineries/vineyards of the Yadkin Valley, great crafts, food, music and fun. Entertainment includes Natty Boh Duo from 12noon – 2:00 p.m. Headliner band Fantastic Shakers will perform from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Between music sets there will be a grape stomp for kids in attendance, plus other special events. Location: Elkin Municipal Park, 399 NC Hwy 268 West, Elkin, NC. Cost: Advance tickets are $16 and tickets at the gate are $20 – Military Discount $16 at the gate (must present Military ID) Info:(336) 526-1111, http://www.yvwf.com, mmatthews@yadkinvalley.org

Race City Festival, Mooresville- May 18th , 5-10 PM, May 19th, 9 AM-5 PM
The Race City Festival is free and held outdoors along Main and Broad Streets in Downtown Mooresville, NC. It begins Friday night with a concert. The street fair will feature the arts & culture of our community, local businesses, live music & other entertainment, an International food court, beer garden (new this year) plus a children’s area with rides and activities.
Website: http://www.mooresville.org

New Edition- May 19, 8 PM New Edition embark on their 30th anniversary tour! The highly influential R&B crooners are back with all six members – Bobby, Johnny, Ricky, Mike, Ronnie and Ralph with all the songs you remember. Location: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC. Cost: $101, $77, $64.50, $51.50 Website: http://www.bojanglescoliseum.com/default.asp?bojangles=43&objId=613

Dave Matthews Band- May 23rd, 7 PM
The Dave Matthews Band ranks as the biggest ticket seller worldwide of the past decade. This is its first outing since 2010. Special guests, The Head and the Heart, will open the show. Dave Matthews Band is one of only two groups in chart history to have five consecutive studio albums enter atop the chart. Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte. Info: 1-800-745-3000, http://www.livenation.com/Verizon-Wireless-Amphitheatre-Charlotte-tickets-Charlotte/venue/114764

Go the Extra Mile Patriot Festival 5K+ Run/Walk- May 28th
Start off Memorial Day on May 28th with a special 5K+ Run/Walk and Go The Extra Mile for our military heroes. Participants may register for either the traditional 5K+ run/walk or choose to honor their military heroes with “Go the Extra Mile” with an additional mile added to the 5K. Registration and info are at http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=8926 The race is followed by The Patriot Festival, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Symphony Park at SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte.