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Posted: Friday, Jun. 08, 2012

'Brave' Day at Carolina Place

By Jody Mace
Published in: On the Cheap

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Kids

‘Brave’ Day at Carolina Place

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Carolina Place, 11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville. carolinaplace.com/events

Celebrate the upcoming Disney/Pixar film, “Brave,” with Radio Disney at Center Court at Carolina Place. Actors from the Carolina Renaissance Festival will be on hand, and kids are encouraged to come in costume as princesses and princes. Activities include designing a Scottish castle, “bagpipe bonanza,” catapult launch, castle garden maze, “Brave”-themed crafts and more. Win prizes, including movie tickets to “Brave” on June 18, mall gift cards and a trip for four to the Highland Games in San Francisco.

Music

Charlotte Folk Society

7:30 p.m. Friday. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave. 704-372-3655. folksociety.org

Charlotte Folk Society’s monthly gathering features Viva Klezmer!, whose lively music has been described as “Jewish jazz.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Refreshments, a song circle and jam sessions follow the concert.

Awards

Tony Awards Party

8 p.m. Sunday. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 North College St. 704-348-5740. carolinatix.org

Watch the Tony Awards on the big screen at McGlohon Theater with other fans. There will be complimentary food and a chance to win prizes such as tickets to shows and show merchandise. Admission is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Skating

Adult skating lesson

7 p.m. Monday. Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. xicenter.com

Why should kids have all the fun? Adults are invited to a “learn to skate” introductory lesson at Extreme Ice Center. RSVP to JennyG@xicenter.com by Sunday.

Movie

Outdoor film series

Sunset Thursday, Transamarica Square, 401 North Tryon St. 704-333-9755. lightfactory.org

“Labyrinth,” the 1986 film featuring David Bowie, will be shown outside at Transamerica Square as part of the Light Factory’s “Attack of the Summer Film Series.” Bring a chair or blanket. The movie will start when the sun goes down.

Jody Mace runs CharlotteontheCheap.com and is a member of the Charlotte News Alliance, a network of hyperlocal websites.

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