7th Annual – Mid-Atlantic Music Conference
The Mid-Atlantic Music Conference, the premier music industry networking and education event in the Mid-Atlantic states, will be returning to Charlotte, NC on November 14 ? 16, 2008. Since 2002, over 550 Performers and more than 300 Music Industry Professionals have all agreed, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference is the number one destination for real music industry networking in the market. All genres are accepted, and there are 40 performance slots available.
Presented by Sam Ash Music Stores, The Caldwell Group and Wholeteam Enterprises, the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Music Conference promises to deliver an event like no other in the region! Events will take place in multiple venues and an incredible facility to host the Conferences and Panels. More than 50 Industry Executives will fly in from all across the country bringing a vast amount of knowledge with them. Panelists this year will include Music Publishing Directors, Music Supervisors for Film and TV, A&R Directors from many different Record Labels, and Entertainment Attorneys.
Participating artists will qualify to win the Independent Artist Enhancement award which includes: a $2000 gift card to SAM ASH Music Store, Professional Press kit, 5000 2 sided CD inserts, a Free Video bio, online distribution and a song added to a compilation courtesy of Unlimitedtracks.com.
All submissions, whether selected or not selected, will allow you to have 30 CD’s put in their professional press packs which will be targeted to our music industry professionals.
Please note: If selected, each individual act (one performer plus manager) is responsible for registering one person to attend the conference portion, and each group (two performers or more with manager), must be responsible for registering at least two members to attend the conference portion. Full conference registration is $100 until September 15th, $150 until October 1st and $200 afterwords. Registration includes access to all panels, showcases, and more. It gives you an all weekend pass to all activities. One manager is complimentary with all acts.
Official Website: http://www.midatlanticmusic.com
Charlotte Job Fair
Date: September 11, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Facility: * Sheraton Hotel
* 3315 Scott Futrell Dr.
* Charlotte, NC 28208
* E-mail Contact: ncjobs@employmentguide.com
* Contact Phone # (877) 676-0051
Description: Meet with local companies who will be recruiting for Restaurant, Hotel, Management, Educational Opportunities, Customer Service, Healthcare, and more!
Charlotte Military Career Fair
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address: Ramada Woodlawn – Conference Center
212 W. Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704.525.8350
Charlotte AutoFair September 4-7, 2008 !
The Hornets Nest Region, AACA, will again produce our world famous and much celebrated April Spring Meet Event, which will provide more than 8,000 collector car Flea Market Vendor spaces to buy and sell restoration parts and supplies for almost any vehicle ever produced — also included are 1,600 Car Corral vehicle spaces for buying and selling collector vehicles of all descriptions! HNR plans for more than 100,000 Eager Collector Vehicle Buyers and Restorers to attend the Fall Meet of Charlotte AutoFair! The Hornets Nest Region, AACA, has produced Charlotte AutoFair for more than thirty years to thrill auto enthusiasts from all over the world!
Public parking much easier to access adjacent to the Green Field. Use Entrance ‘A’ from US29 – park adjacent to the Green Field and purchase tickets at the Green Field entrance. Alternative – use Morehead Road Entrance ‘P’ – park adjacent to the Gate 25 entrance and purchase tickets there.
Shop freely between the Green Field outside the track and the Orange Field and Blue Field inside. Use the Underpass Gate 26 to shop between outside and inside. Have your hand stamped if needed.
Date: September 4-7, 2008
AACA Youth Program on Cars – On the AACA Show Field – 1:00 PM Saturday
Address: Hornets Nest Region, AACA
P.O. Box 17089
Charlotte, NC 28227-0099
Phone: (704) 841-1990
Fax: (704) 841-1456
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Web link: http://www.charlotte-autofair.com/
Southern Christmas Show
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
November 13 – November 23, 2008
Description:
Open the Windows of Christmas to discover a bustling village with dozens of festive shops. Six acres of holiday crafts, gifts, decorations and ideas to explore. Festive food to sample. Art to inspire. And plenty to wrap up and take home. For 40 years, it?s been the South?s favorite Christmas tradition.
Location:
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
Times:
Sundays, Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm All other days
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Adults:
$9.00 Door
$8.00 advance
$7.50 Groups of 20 or more or at local Harris Teeter with a VIC Card
Groups:
$6.50 for groups of 20 or more (advance only)
Website: http://www.southernchristmasshow.com
Telephone: 800-849-0248
Email: ccipriano@southernshows.com
Charlotte Film Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
September 25 – September 28, 2008
Description:
Enjoy a full weekend of film screenings with Q & A discussions with filmmakers, parties, panels, and more!
Location:
Uptown Charlotte-Various
Admission & Parking:
$7 Admission
Website: http://charlottefilmfestival.org
Telephone: 704-644-8650
Email: njenkins@charlottefilmfestival.org
Southern Women’s Show / Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
September 18 – September 21, 2008
Description:
We have something for everyone! From savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas & healthy lifestyle tips. Plus, you won?t want to miss our trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes. Mark your calendar to Satisfy Your Cravings at the Southern Women?s Show!
Location:
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
Times:
Admission & Parking:
Website: http://www.southernshows.com/wch
Telephone: 800-849-0248
Email: lcampbell@southernshows.com
Charlotte Shout Culinary Arts Experience Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
September 26 – September 27, 2008
Description:
This one-of-a-kind extravaganza showcases celebrity chefs, interactive cooking demonstrations and competitions, food sampling from some of the region’s finest restaurants, high-energy entertainment, a dazzling array of beer, wine and spirit sampling, ice sculpting, cigar tasting, and much more. Sponsors will have an audience of culinary enthusiasts eager to learn more about the latest products, tips, recipes and trends.
Performers:
Celebrity chefs, local chefs, musicians, mixologists, dancers…
Location:
Uptown Charlotte – Gateway Village
Website: http://www.charlotteshout.com
Telephone: 704-332-9591
Email: aabbott@charlottecentercity.org
Charlotte Shout Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
September 12 – September 13, 2008
Description:
Blues, Brews & BBQ features national and local BBQ teams, along with fantastic blues acts, BBQ demonstrations, beer sampling, and MORE!!! It is an energetic street festival with endless sponsorship opportunities.
Location:
Street Festival
Website: http://www.charlotteshout.com
Telephone: 704 332 9591
Email: aabbott@charlottecentercity.org
Summer Soul Music Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
August 30, 2008
Description:
A fun filled-day of activities for adults featuring the best of Soul Music, Soul Food Row consisting of the widest variety of American and Ethnic foods, arts and crafts and lots of interactive activities.
Performers:
National recording artist Morris Day & the Time, Midnight Starr, E.U.(Experiential Unlimited), Carmen Chiles, Cecil P and the White Street Band and the winners of the Summer Soul Music Festival “Opening Act Contest” for music, comedy and spoken word artist
Location:
McAlpine Creek Park
Times:
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Tickets $37.50
Website: http://www.2thelimitevents.com
Telephone: 704-942-4625
Email: carolyn@2thelimitevents.com
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