Spring in Charlotte is an exciting time. Trees and flowers burst into life, farmers markets re-open, tables loaded with colorful fruits and vegetables and lots of annual outdoor activities begin such as the 2nd annual Kings Drive Art Walk. This event is a venue for 65 “fine and emerging” artists and must be original work. [...]
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Charlotte’s Getting Ready to Show the World our Southern Hospitality!!
With the Democratic National Convention coming to Charlotte, NC in September, more and more publications, websites and writers are reporting on the Queen City. The following is a reprint from the Travel Channel. Makes me proud to live to Charlotte! Enjoy Cosmpolitan Chic and Southern Hospitality by Sam Boykin With Charlotte, NC, hosting the 2012 Democratic [...]
Feeling the Luck of the Irish??
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Savvy + Co. Real Estate might as well be Irish because we are located within blocks of several fine Irish pubs such as Kennedy’s Bar and Grill and the brand new Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub and let’s not forget the St. Patty’s Day Celebration at our nearest next door watering hole – [...]
Disco Dancin’ with your Doggy in Ballantyne!
Don’t you just love and adore your precious pooch? Don’t you just love the unconditional love? Well, have we got the coolest place to make them adore you even more! Zoom Room has opened their second location in the Eastern United States in Ballantyne next to the Earth Fare in Ballantyne and they have a lot of [...]
1st Annual Ballantyne Festival a Huge Success!
The organizers behind the 1st Annual Ballantyne Festival had a winning combination of events: the Morrison Family YMCA venue, entertainment, sponsors , delicious chili and politicking galore which according to one event organizer attracted more than 800 people! Savvy + Co. Real Estate, home of the BallantyneBuzz, was one of the sponsors this year and [...]
Bring your Family to the 1st Annual Ballantyne Festival 2011!
What does politics,chili, hayrides, pumpkin carvings and a live rock band have in common ? Why the 1st Annual Ballantyne Festival, of course! 20 groups will be competing for the “Best Chili” award and local and state politicians from both parties will be serving up samples of chili to everyone! Plus there will be plenty [...]
I’ll Race You to the NASCAR Hall of Fame!
You can almost smell the motor oil and hear the roar of the crowd at Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Uptown Charlotte, NC. Charlotte, NC was awarded the honor of building this tribute to the history and lineage of NASCAR and; rightfully so, as Charlotte has always been a huge fan! This 150,000 [...]
Buying Bread for Animal Kneads Day in Ballantyne!
Dog and Cat-lovers visited Piper Glen Shopping Center last Saturday to support the CMPD Spay and Neuter Fund by purchasing a loaf of bread from the Great Harvest Bread Company for $10.00 at the annual Animal Kneads Day. The buzz was surprised to find out 100% of that $10 was donated to the clinic. That was [...]
Wednesdays at The Farmers Market at The Villages at Robinson Farm in Ballantyne!
Wednesdays in Ballantyne are extra-special now that the Farmers Market at The Villages at Robinson Farms has opened! The Buzz purchased the most amazing sweet blackberries they have found this summer at the Unity Farms produce stand. Jason Stowe and his wife, Kristin, own a farm in Lincoln County where they grow organic blueberries and tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes with exotic [...]
Meeting Street Market in Cedar Walk – Live, Work & Eat Your Veggies in Ballantyne!
The buzzer visited Ballantyne’s Meeting Street Market located in Cedar Walk on the corner of Marvin Rd and Ardrey Kell. Cedar Walk is an interesting mix of restaurants, townhomes, services such as Bird Pediatric Dentistry- and even a pharmaceutical compounding store – Carolina Compounding! Now, Cedar Walk in Ballantyne offers a Farmers Market every Tuesday [...]
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