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According to Plan
Event planning pioneer to Mary Tribble retire from the biz

Charlotte—and probably the country—will never see an event planner like Mary Tribble again. After 25 years in the business, Tribble announced she’s selling Tribble Creative Group to the company’s director of events, Cassie Brown, who’s been with the firm eight years. The transition will be final by year’s end. Click here for more story

A Streetcar They Desire
Announcement could come this month on federal grant to fund transit project

City planners and developers are anxiously waiting to hear if they will receive a federal grant that would kick the much-talked-about Charlotte Streetcar Project into high gear.

The proposed $25-million grant (applied for in February) would be used to help fund the projected streetcar line that will run 10 miles along Beatties Ford Road near I-85 through Uptown Charlotte along Trade Street, then travel up Elizabeth Avenue by Central Piedmont Community College, and out Central Avenue to Eastland Mall. Click here for more story

Charlotte’s New Aviation Museum Deserves Plane from Legendary Flight

After a safe and miraculous emergency landing in the Hudson River, US Airways Flight 1549 may finally be on its way towards its intended destination of Charlotte. Click here for more story

The Queen’s Gems©
Flight of History

Charlotte Crown Guides is a tourism services company with emphasis on Southern hospitality. We specialize in step-on guided city tours and walking tours of Uptown Charlotte. We also provide instruction for the hospitality and tourism industry leading to the Crown Ambassador Certification. Allow us to both entertain and educate you on what we consider the Queen City’s most valuable hidden gems in our new monthly column! Click here for more story


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Dine Out For Kids® on Tuesday, June 15
Starting Position
Thanksgiving Day Parade Renamed Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade
Making Wedding Dreams Come True
Speaking Green: Two Wheeling It
 

Publisher's Letter

Go ahead. Ask me anything about Charlotte. I bet I know the answer because I am now a Crown Ambassador! The photo to the right is of me getting pinned by co-instructor of the program Mary Schultz after passing certification test. Click here for more story

The Decorum Forum: Give It a Go

Like it or not, when meeting someone, we have a few seconds in which to make a strong first impression. How we dress, our posture, grooming, and body language can all convey many different things. And the way that we introduce ourselves can make all the difference in how we are perceived. Click here for more story

 
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Upcoming Events (Industry Events in Red)
Jun. 13 • Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Concert • Symphony Park at SouthPark • Entertainment
Jun. 14 • WWE Monday Night Raw • Time Warner Cable Arena • Entertainment
Jun. 15-18 • National Baptist Congress • Charlotte Convention Center • Convention
Jun. 16 • CAHA Membership Meeting • Location: TBA • Time: 3-5pm • For more info, contact Sid Smith at 704-588-3255.
Jun. 16 • Danzing at the Fillmore • The Fillmore • Entertainment
Jun. 16 • Harry Connick Jr & Orchestra • Belk Theater • Entertainment
Jun. 18 • The Fillmore Birthday Bash with Edwin McCain Band • The Fillmore • Entertainment
Jun. 18 • The Music of ABBA • Belk Theater • Entertainment
Jun. 18-19 • FIVB World League - USA Men's Volleyball vs. Egypt • Cabarrus Arena & Events Center • Sporting Event
Jun. 18-20 • 11th Annual Jim Law Invitational • UNC Charlotte • Amateur Sports
Jun. 18-27 • Into the Woods • CPCC Halton Theater • Entertainment
Jun. 19 • Lynyrd Skynyrd with Bret Michaels & 38 Special • Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre • Entertainment
Jun. 19 • 5 Jokers Comedy Tour • Bojangles Coliseum • Entertainment
Jun. 21 • NACE Meeting • Location: TBA • Time: 6-8pm • Program: Y’all Ready for This? • For more info, please visit www.charlottenace.com.



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