As the Charlotte area prepares for the upcoming Bank of America 500 on Oct. 15, Walmart is giving racing fans more reason to get excited with its new Race Time program. Walmart customers and NASCAR fans can purchase the Walmart Family Track Pack available exclusively through Walmart.com/NASCAR for the Bank of America 500. The discount ticket package includes four race tickets, four hot dogs, four beverages and one race program for just $99, a savings of nearly $100 for a family of four. “We’ve found that nearly nine out of 10 NASCAR fans chose to shop at Walmart[i],” said John

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Everything from a funnel cake covered with bacon to a “Fit Fuel” menu endorsed by one of racing’s most popular drivers will be offered in the concession stands when fans come to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15. Charlotte Motor Speedway is teaming with Levy Restaurants to offer fans the following new unique concession items: • Danica Patrick’s Fit Fuel Menu: Danica Patrick’s Fit Fuel menu will make its debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The new menu features lighter fare and vegetarian items recommended by Patrick. “For me it’s important to always eat healthy and

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The Davidson College Theatre Department invites the public to a bold, original production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on the weekends of October 22 and 29. Performances will be in Duke Family Performance Hall Friday, Oct. 21. at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at 8:15 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. General admission is $15, $11 for seniors and $6 for students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets. The play is recommended for ages

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Every Wednesday in October, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar will donate 10% of all sales (pre-tax, less alcohol and promotional discounts) to United Way of Central Carolinas. Buffalo Wild Wings has four participating locations including the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, Matthews, Concord, and University City. Participants can print a coupon from the United Way website at www.uwcentralcarolinas.org or simply reference the United Way of Central Carolinas donation to their server. “We are always looking for ways to give back to our local community and hopefully help our guests as well,” said DeAnna Davis, Buffalo Wild Wings Charlotte

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Tony Abbott’s new book of poems, If Words Could Save Us, continues a prolific outpouring of lyric verse from this retired Davidson College English professor. But the volume is also a first for Abbott. “It’s the only book of poems I’ve written where every poem is part of the story of the book,” he said. As for a story, Abbott has chosen a big one. “It tells life’s story,” he said. “Not my life story. The universal life story.” Abbott invites the public to attend a premier reading and “celebration in music, poetry and art” for If Words Could Save

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Sullivan’s Steakhouse is pleased to announce that for the third year it is continuing to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer with a special menu, which will raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF). Five dollars from each Pink Menu purchased will be donated to NBCF. The Pink Menu, offered all of October at Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Charlotte, is priced at $39.95 for three courses. Guests have the choice of a tempting starter, specially created entrée, side dish and dessert. Additionally, the menu will feature two wine pairings, a sparkling Chandon Rosé Brut and the

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Reggae band Tribal Seeds will be playing in Charlotte Oct. 26 at the Visulite Theatre. The San Diego based award-winning reggae band, Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe that they have intertwined with the roots style of reggae music. On July 19 Tribal Seeds gave listeners a brand new EP entitled “Soundwaves,” which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts. Their debut album “Tribal Seeds” (2008) and sophomore album “The Harvest” (2009) were both named in the iTunes “Best of” Reggae for each year – “Tribal Seeds” also garnered them the “Best

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Charlotte Motor Speedway is gearing up for an OktoberFast festival of racing, with Bank of America 500 Week just days away. As a part of the ongoing Fans First initiative at Charlotte Motor Speedway, visitors can expect plenty of recently-added amenities, events, displays and upgrades at The Greatest Place to See the Race. Below is a sampling of what’s new for October. Facility Enhancements New Fan Zone Combines Souvenir Rigs, Powerade PlayZone, Interactive Displays The most noticeable upgrade at Charlotte Motor Speedway this October will take place outside the track in the reconfigured Fan Zone, located outside Turns 1 and

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Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, Inc. (Jacob’s Ladder) announced today a new date and location for its inaugural fall signature event will now be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 (it was previously scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27) to raise critical funds necessary in helping unemployed and underemployed people get back to work. “The Winners Circle: A Gathering of Community Champions” is a casino night benefit and 13th anniversary celebration for Jacob’s Ladder will now be held at Founders Hall located at 100 North Tryon Street in Charlotte with a VIP reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the main event at

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Chick-fil-A is returning as a sponsor of the 7th Annual Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte where it will host the VIP area at the Finish Line. “Chick-fil-A is very excited to be a part of the Thunder Road Marathon. This is the third year we’ve been a sponsor and it has been a fantastic experience each time,” said Katie Martin, Area Marketing Director, Metro Charlotte Area of Chick-fil-A. “We’ve created a great VIP area at the finish line that runners won’t want to miss out on. Make sure you come meet the Chick-fil-A cow and enjoy our complimentary breakfast and

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