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Almost like Mayberry ... with hot rods

Posted by Dr. Tom Hanchett, staff historian on July 24 2009

Tonight is the fourth Friday of the month -- time for a road trip to Oakboro, NC. That's the monthly cruise-in, when vintage cars and hot rods take over Main Street in this pretty little country town about 45 minutes east of Charlotte out Albemarle Road.

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Curator's picks: Colombian Independence

Posted by Dr. Tom Hanchett on July 16 2009

Saturday July 18 LOS PAISAS RESTAURANT hosts a DJ and rumba dance competition with prizes for dancing and costumes. 8318 Pineville Matthews Road (704) 542 - 5477

Sunday July 19 PLAZA FIESTA MALL hosts a FESTIVAL with musical groups, rumba dancers, food, crafts and kids activities. FREE! 10am to 6pm at Plaza Fiesta Mall adjacent to Carowinds. Interstate 77 exit 90. http://www.plazafiestacarolinas.com/

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Oh No, Not on Latino Radio Too!

Posted by Dr. Tom Hanchett, staff historian on July 1 2009

I'm having fun exploring Charlotte's Spanish-language radio. There's a number of spots on the AM and FM dial, each with a different mix of musical styles.

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