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Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 5:10 PM
BAR COCOA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE TO HONOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH FOUR
DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FIVE-COURSE ALL-DESSERT DINNERS, NEW
VALENTINE’S CONFECTIONS FROM NORMAN LOVE, AND TWO CHAMPAGNE &
CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ WORKSHOPS IN COCOA LAB Residents and visitors to Charlotte can celebrate
the Valentine’s month of February with special gifts of love, as Bar
Cocoa at The Ritz-Carlton introduces six new Valentine’s retail
specialties from celebrity chocolatier Norman Love. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 2:08 PM
Local Experts Show the Do’s and Don’ts of Proper Holiday Cleanup! Over the holidays we open our hearts, homes and sleeper sofas to the
people we love. But after all the holiday merriment, after the guests
have left, homeowners realize it’s the furniture that bore the brunt of
the celebration. It’s got to be fixed, but how and where to start? That’s why the local leather expert from Fibrenew, a leather and plastics refurbishing specialist, is offering theTOP FIVE WAYS HOLIDAY GUESTS TRASH YOUR FURNITURE |
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Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011 5:01 PM
For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes
with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season
is anything but a celebration. For many, it’s a reminder of lost loved ones,
personal disappointments and dreams left unfulfilled.But for life coach Teri Johnson, whose personal journey through an
imperfect life now inspires others to reach for the lives they’ve always wanted,
the negative “nevers” of the disappointing hand life may have dealt you is where
the healing starts. |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:11 PM
Rick Bayless, Roberto Santibanez and Iliana del la Vega help make preparing for holiday parties a breeze…with a Mexican twist
Avocados from Mexico teamed up with three award-winning chefs to host
holiday parties for three lucky winners of the Mexican Hass Avocado
Importers Association’s (MHAIA) Holiday Personal Chef Sweepstakes. The
winners received a holiday party for their family and friends prepared
by Chefs Rick Bayless, Top Chef Masters Season one winner and chef/owner
of Chicago’s popular Frontera restaurant; Iliana de la Vega, culinary
educator and restaurateur; or Roberto Santibañez, restaurateur and
author of “Truly Mexican. |
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Ashley Grimaldo: Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:08 PM
Regardless of your nostalgic, Christmas-morning-frenzy memories, you'll
quickly learn that a no-holds-barred approach doesn't go over well
with your toddler -- especially on the most anticipated morning of the
year. Don't wing it Christmas morning. Get a game plan together now so
that your entire family can enjoy the holidays without going into
meltdown mode. 1. Decide on a number of sweet treats allowed.
With the font of sucrose flowing throughout the holidays, be a
sugar-monitor fiend and make sure other house visitors know your rules. |
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Christina Homer: Posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 6:39 PM
Weekend Event Picks   Pretend it actually feels like winter tonight and put on your fav wintery pajamas or ski lounge wear & head toThe Nook’s third annualPajammy Jam – Ski Bunny Edition(theme inspired by The Nook’s ski lodge-inspired patio, akaNookenridge). Enjoy drink specials (did someone say apple strudel martinis?), free ‘make your own s’mores’ station, dance music (pajama dance party, anyone)?Friday, 12/16, 8p-2a  Sheila Raye Charles,the daughter of legendary singer |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:12 PM
Short on time for laying out a party spread that’ll wow your
holiday guests?
“The secret to creating something
memorable is often as simple as pairing unexpected flavors that really hit it
off,” says Dave Hirschkop, owner of Dave’s Gourmet (www.davesgourmet.com), maker of
award-winning sauces.
“It doesn’t have to be
expensive or complicated,” he says. “If you mate ingredients that have
chemistry, you’ll blow your guests away.”
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Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:15 PM
Southern Feast at Rosebud with Live Music at The Family Dog to Ring In New Year
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To welcome the New Year and celebrate the South, Ron Eyester presents
an unforgettable meal honoring regional cuisine on Saturday, Dec. 31
from 5:30 p.m. until midnight – Celebration of the South. Diners can
enjoy the Celebration’s à la carte offerings as well as the traditional
Rosebud menu with cocktails and wine suggestions from resident barkeep
and wine expert Jeff Jackson, perfect for toasting to the New Year. |
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Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 11:47 PM
MOONPIE FORECAST ANNOUNCED: GOING TO BE A THREE DOG NIGHT The sounds of “Joy to the World” will be flowing through the streets of
downtown Mobile on New Year’s Eve. But don’t get your holiday songs
confused. Legendary music group Three Dog Night will be headlining the
free Mobile celebration leading to the MoonPie Drop at midnight. In
addition to listening to the top hits of Three Dog Night and opening
acts, revelers will enjoy a Mardi Gras-style parade, a laser light show
and spectacular fireworks. |
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Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 12:02 PM
AM 1690’S ‘POP CULTURE KING SHOW’ KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON The weekly, geeky dose of pop culture and entertainment celebrates holiday pop culture. Jon Waterhouse, host of AM
1690’s “The Pop Culture King Show,” is a self-proclaimed pop culture
junkie. And every holiday season he turns his jingle bells up 11. “I’m a sucker for holiday pop culture,” Waterhouse admits. “And things get extra geeky in my world during this time of year.” Each week during the holiday season, Waterhouse will be celebrating
the poppy side of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holidays in general on
“The Pop Culture King Show. |
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