Police Warning About New IRS Scam Around The Charlotte Region

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The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is now warning people about a growing scam where a caller purports to be with the Internal Revenue Service and tells callers that they are about to be arrested for overdue taxes.

Yesterday alone, the Caldwell County communications center received more than 100 phone calls from people reporting the scam. One at least one occasion, the victim sent the caller money, according to detectives.

Here’s how the increasingly common scam works;

Authorities warn anyone receiving a call from someone who claims to be from the IRS to write down their number but not to talk to them. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement office, the real IRS at 800-829-1040, or the Treasury Inspector General at 800-366-4484. You can also go to their website at www.tigta.gov.

Ovens Auditorium & Bojangles’ Coliseum Hosting A Wide Array of Holiday Happenings

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From family-friendly performances to chart-topping tours, the holiday season is looking merry and bright with a festive event schedule at historic Bojangles’ Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium this year.

“Our venues have played an important role in many Charlotteans lives—from their graduations to their first concert or sporting event,” says Bojangles’ Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium General Manager Cathy Buchhofer. “We look forward to welcoming locals and visitors back with their family and friends for a special holiday memory this year.”

There will be several special discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday as well as other holiday discounts running from now to Dec. 2 through StubHub.com.

The full holiday lineup can be found below;

“A Gospel According To Jazz Christmas”

When: Friday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $41 and $72 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum will kick off his 7th Annual Christmas concert tour in Charlotte, sharing the stage with the phenomenal Sheila E. The concert will also feature Kirk’s brother, vocalist Kevin Whalum, vocalist Lynn Mabry and musical director, keyboardist and vocalist John Stoddart.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket – Family Night

When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: During Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites, groups of four or more save 40 percent when purchasing online—perfect for visiting family during the Thanksgiving holidays.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket – Postgame Skate with Team

When: Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: The Postgame Skate ticket package includes a discounted platinum section ticket as well as a voucher for the Postgame Skate with players presented by Novant Health.

 

Martina McBride – “The Joy of Christmas Tour”

When: Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Country music icon Martina McBride continues her “The Joy of Christmas Tour” tradition, this time adding songs from her new album and bringing to life the big band and orchestral sounds by using local symphonies on each stop.

 

for KING & COUNTRY “Little Drummer Boy | The Christmas Tour”

When: Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets cost between $30.50 and $70.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Two-time Grammy Award winners for KING & COUNTRY and special guest Zach Williams will hit the road in December with their Christmas tour extravaganza “Little Drummer Boy | The Christmas Tour”, presented by Compassion.

 

SiriusXM Presents “The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s Christmas Rocks! Tour”

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $69.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award winner Brian Setzler and his 19-piece orchestra will visit Charlotte on their 15th anniversary “Christmas Rocks! Tour,” presented for the fourth consecutive year by SiriusXM.

 

“A Christmas Story, The Musical”

When: Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 9 (multiple times)

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $27 and $101.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About:  “A Christmas Story, The Musical”, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage.

 

“CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland”

When: Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $65 and $100 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: “CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland” will take audiences on a journey into the visual world of “Wonderland” with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra.

 

“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree With Darci Lynne And Friends”

When: Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $29.75 and $99.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Singer/Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is one of the youngest contestants to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 21 million views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolfpack – Teddy Bear Toss & Family Night

When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: During Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites, groups of four or more save 40 percent when purchasing online—perfect for family visiting during the holidays. Fans are also invited to bring a stuffed animal to toss onto the ice after the first goal. All stuffed animals collected will be donated to local nonprofits for the holidays.

 

The Beach Boys – “Reason For The Season Christmas Tour”

When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $57 and $117 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: The Beach Boys, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, will hit the Ovens Auditorium stage to perform classics from their Christmas album as well as new music from Mike Love’s “Reason for the Season” album. The Grammy Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with musical director Scott Totten, Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Keith Hubacher, continue the legacy of the iconic American band.

 

“A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage”

When: Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $25 and $65 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: This brand new touring production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage” by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown – as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage”, Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, showcases the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, performed by a three-piece ensemble on stage, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols led by the Peanuts characters.

 

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

When: Sunday, Dec. 23

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $30 and $177 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Experience Moscow Ballet’s “Dove of Peace Tour”, spreading goodwill in over 100 cities across North America this holiday season, and presenting world class performers; Russian folk legends Father Christmas and Snow Maiden, backdrops hand-painted by Russian masters; and a Dove of Peace with a 20 foot wingspan.

 

The Avett Brothers

When: Sunday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. & Monday, Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $89.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: This past year has been historical for The Avett Brothers as they released their critically acclaimed documentary, “May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers.” The film followed the band as they wrote their Grammy nominated album”True Sadness.” The album achieved the group’s highest career debut to date, dominated multiple charts and was nominated for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Performance for “Ain’t No Man” by the 2017 Grammy Awards.

 

“Dancing with the Stars: Live!”

When: Monday, Dec. 31

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $85 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” The tour delivers a spectacular night of show-stopping dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, with more surprise casting to be announced.

CMPD Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Sexual Assault Suspect

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CMPD officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault and carjacking suspect from an incident that occurred this past weekend in West Charlotte.

According to the official statement, “the 22-year-old female victim advised that she was using an ATM in the 1600 block of Woodlawn Road when she was approached by an unknown male. The suspect forced his way into her vehicle with a weapon, drove to another location and attempted to sexually assault the victim.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10”, and was last seen wearing jeans, a two-tone jacket. (possibly gray and white), black and white shoes, black hat and a gray mask covering his nose and mouth.

The suspect may be in possession of the victim’s vehicle, a 2009 Hyundai Sonata with South Carolina tag PEJ-947.”

Police sent out an update on Saturday, saying

and again yesterday with even more information about the suspect;

Anyone with information is asked to immediately call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 911. To learn more about Crime Stoppers, please visit http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. The report number is 20181116-0203-02.

Here’s Why Charlotte Became One of The Fastest Growing Cities in The Country Recently

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charlotte-skyline-elizabeth-sunset-facebookAccording to the Census Bureau’s most recent estimates, Charlotte’s total population saw one of the largest growth rates in the country among large cities over the past few years.

A total of 888,000 people have moved to the Charlotte metro – a decade-long growth rate of 59.6%, which officially made Charlotte one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

Sparefoot.com’s infographic does a good job of explaining why our city is drawing so many people to the area.

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Exclusive First Look Inside Christmas At The Biltmore

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The world-famous Biltmore House in Asheville just opened its Christmas season with their over-the-top decorations that include 50 themed trees, miles of garlands and hundreds of poinsettias.

Located just 125 miles west of Charlotte, America’s largest private home is decked out in festive finery every day through January 7.

Each year, RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide gets a preview tour just before opening on the first day.

Here’s an exclusive sneak peek:

This year’s theme “A Vanderbilt Christmas” has a strong Gilded Age feel with elegant details related to Vanderbilt family Christmas stories. In addition to daytime tours, take a candlelight evening tour of the castle for extra enchantment. Outdoors, a 55-foot Norway spruce on the front lawn is covered with 50,000 lights and giant stars.

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Inside the 7-story tall Banquet Hall, the towering 37-foot-tall Fraser Fir tree is decorated with 500 lights and giant wrapped packages – just as the Vanderbilts did. George Vanderbilt first opened the home to his family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895 – with four acres of floor space, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.

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It took 1,000 workers six years to build the 250-room castle. George traveled throughout Europe and the Orient, purchasing paintings, porcelains, bronzes, carpets and furniture. He married Edith in 1898.

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The favorite room of many visitors is the Library. Decorations this year are themed around George Vanderbilt’s love of travel as well as the adventures one can take in a book.  The tree is covered in hot-air balloons, paper stars, sailing ships, Asian parasols and Eiffel towers.

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The Breakfast Room is washed with rich tones. Look for the miniature model of All-Souls church under the tree.   

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Tapestry Gallery has a “Heaven and Nature Sing” theme, complete with the nativity scene.

The giant 37-foot live Fraser fir tree arrived on November 1 with much fanfare and big crowds. It took a team of 40 workers to navigate it through the house and into the Banquet Hall!

Admission to the estate includes many other things to see and do. The Conservatory by the Walled Garden is filled with poinsettias, orchids and huge tropical plants.

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Tips for Visiting

·         Spend an entire day since there’s so much to see.

·         Wear comfortable walking shoes.

·         Allow 2 hours for a self-guided tour of the house. Getting the audio tour is well worth the extra charge. Guided tours are available for additional charge.

·         On most days, you’ll need to book a house tour reservation time when you buy your ticket or at the guest services stand near the house entrance.

·         After your house tour, recuperate at one of the cafes located next to the house in the former stables – also home to a variety of shops.

·         From the house, stroll through many acres of gardens to the Conservatory.

·         Allow travel time within the estate. The house is two miles from the front gate. Located five miles from the house is Antler Hill Village, home to the Winery, shops, restaurants, barn and two hotels.

·         Saturdays have the biggest crowds.

·         Buy tickets online at Biltmore.com at least 7 days in advance to save $10/person.

·         Now through November 30th, save $65 on the Biltmore Annual Pass – making it $109 instead of usual $174.

·         Candlelight evening tours require a separate reservation. Book your time ASAP since many evenings will sell-out.

For more info, go to RomanticAsheville.com’s Insider’s Guide to Christmas at Biltmore. https://www.romanticasheville.com/biltmorechristmas.htm

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Christmas Is Officially Starting This Weekend in South Park

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in SouthPark. Winter Wonderland, Charlotte’s favorite open-air ice-skating rink and ultimate Instagram photo op bucket-list destination, kicks off their 2018-2019 season this Saturday with ice skating, treats, games and more.

After a successful 2017 season, this year’s guests will enjoy a 40% larger, 142-foot rink and additional features, and fun, for the entire family. More holiday lights, décor and attractions, including a daily afternoon snowfall, have been added in addition to two 30’ X 30’ heated tents for private holiday parties. Seasonal beverages, like hot chocolate and coffee, and delicious food options will be available. For the second year, Santa’s Pub, the popular adult bounce house with a full bar, and Tree Elves, a service that sends real elves to deliver premium Fraser Fir Christmas trees to your door, will have locations at the event.

The grand re-opening is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. and the first 100 people in line will skate for free plus skate rental. From 2-6 p.m. King of Pops will celebrate this year’s launch of Tree Elves by handing out free pops at the event. They will also host a live DJ and games, in addition to a popsicle eating contest, raffle, tie-dye station and food trucks. The winner of the popsicle eating contest will earn a year’s supply of free pops and the winner of the Tree Elves raffle will win a Christmas Tree-Trimming Bash for their business.

“We are so excited to kick off the 2018 Winter Wonderland season with King of Pops and Tree Elves,” said Bob Durkin, of Winter Wonderland. “Last year’s success made has made this Holiday Festival Experience a staple of Charlotte’s holiday season you won’t want to miss.”

Winter Wonderland will kick off their 2018 season Saturday, Nov. 17, and will continue through Monday, Jan. 7.  This Holiday Festival Experience will open at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 11 a.m. on the weekends until Monday, Dec. 17 when opening hours change to 11 a.m. daily for the remainder of the season.

Admission to Winter Wonderland is free; ice skating with personal skates is $12 and skating, plus skate rental, is $17. Season passes will be available for $99 opening weekend and $149 for the remainder of the season.

Winter Wonderland is located at 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 at Symphony Park in the parking lot behind South Park Mall/Dicks Sporting Goods.

Winter Wonderland is an open-air holiday experience in Charlotte, North Carolina nestled between South Park Mall and Symphony Park. It features an ice-skating rink, pub and other rink-side attractions including special events, guests and parties throughout the holiday season.

Charlotte’s ‘Brave Step’ Celebrates New Program To Help Those Afflicted by Sexual Abuse

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For four years the non-profit organization Brave Step has served the Charlotte community, and on Wednesday evening, the organization’s personnel, clients and community members came together to celebrate that accomplishment, along with a host of other achievements the organization has made during the past year.

Founded in 2014, Brave Step’s mission is to strengthen adults impacted by sexual abuse by providing a meaningful step on their healing journey. The survivor-led organization designs personalized care plans and offers inspiration, education and connection for survivors and their loved ones.

“In the last year, Brave Step has taken bold steps in building a solid foundation to serve an unmet need,” said Seth Langson, board president. “We learned a great deal, made improvements and are poised to serve even more in the year ahead. We couldn’t be more grateful for the support we have received from the greater Charlotte community as well as survivors and their loved ones.”

Over the past year, Brave Step experienced a number of firsts, highlighted by the successful execution of the organization’s clinical program prototype, which served more people than expected. Through the program, Brave Step introduced individual counseling, group therapy, an empowerment program and ways to find one’s voice in the Charlotte area. The project was funded by a generous donation from Reemprise Fund and the results were analyzed by System Wide Solutions Inc. (SWS).

Through the clinical program, Brave Step saw 69 individuals receive services, with 35 being new clients. A total of 19 of those 35 entered counseling or therapy services. Approximately half of the potential clients did not require therapy services and utilized another service offered.

“Through our analysis, we found that while many programs and practitioners recognize there are many survivors who could benefit from services, few, if any, have made a concerted, organized effort to identify these survivors, determine what their needs are and refer them to the most effective services at the lowest cost. That’s not the case with the program Brave Step has implemented,” said George Appenzeller of System Wide Solutions, Inc. “We found that Brave Step maximized the resources available to survivors to obtain services and the organization is working toward both effective and efficient means to help this often-overlooked population.”

On top of the success of the clinical program prototype, Brave Step embarked on the organizations’ first formal strategic planning process and fundraising plan development, the first group therapy session and the first restorative yoga program. In addition, Brave Step founder Crystal Emerick also became the organization’s first executive director.

While Brave Step achieved a number of firsts over the course of the past year, the organization continued to build on the success of their Courageous Corner peer-led support group.

“Since June 2015, our Courageous Corner meetings have allowed survivors to find community and connection,” said Emerick. “This past year we reached 50 total individuals who’ve participated in one or more of our twice-monthly meetings. To have a survivor thank us for creating a safe space to share and find continued healing and say they slept better after participating in one of our meetings than they had in years means so much to me and everyone at Brave Step.”

As Brave Step prepares for the year to come, the organization’s leadership continues to evaluate the clinical program prototype as a stepping stone to future efforts, and plans to focus on survivor-centered collaborations, an innovative, replicable, multi-faced healing model and diversifying a sustainable funding base.

For more information please visit bravestep.org.

A Unique Cirque Experience Is Coming to Ovens Auditorium

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CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland – a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed live by a full symphony orchestra.

Audiences will journey into a visual world of “Wonderland” with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra performing the greatest holiday music of all time.

Ovens Auditorium will host the all-new concert experience on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online here on StubHub.com or at the Bojangles’ Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $65 and $100 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.