Fun in Charlotte: Your Aug 12 report
Great Poster Giveaway
Middleton/McMillan Gallery at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ever wonder what happened to those Broadway banners and posters once the show moves on to the next city? Until now, they’ve been collecting dust. But Blumenthal Performing Arts is cleaning house and giving away posters, banners and 3-sheets from Broadway and other shows. One item per person, while supplies last.
Grace’s Apron Craft & Cookie Decoration
American Girl Charlotte, SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road
Wednesday, 10 a.m. Celebrate the world of Grace, the 2015 Girl of the Year, by having your girl age 8 or older craft a baker’s apron for herself and her doll, and decorate cookies and a bakery box. Tickets $10. Reservations required, call 877-247-5223.
Brandon Flowers
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville
Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Learn about bird identification while enjoying a beer and wine tasting, listening to Brett Green’s music and choosing your favorite from Maki Taco food truck. Tickets $8/$10, carolinaraptorcenter.org or 704-875-6521.
Jim Gaffigan
Uptown Ampitheatre, 820 Hamilton St.
Saturday, 8 p.m. See the comedian perform from his “Contagious” tour. Tickets $55 - 69.50, www.livenation.com.
This story was originally published August 11, 2015 at 4:44 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Your Aug 12 report."