Free reading of 'Living Out' and a free cup of coffee

I had a fantastic free afternoon in uptown Charlotte today! Since, it's Sunday and I was lucky enough to find a street-parking spot, even my parking was free! 

I started out by heading to Starbucks for a free cup of coffee. They are giving a free tall coffee (I love the Pike Place Roast) to anyone who pledges to volunteer 5 hours of their time in conjunction with the inauguration and Obama's call to service. All I had to do was fill out my pledge card and the barista gave me my delicious cup of coffee. 

From there I headed over to the Levine Museum to meet my friend, Erin. Not only is the Levine Museum free every Sunday, today they were doing a free reading of the first act of the play 'Living Out,' which will be performed at the Great Aunt Stella Center starting February 19th. The best part is that Sheri Lynch from 107.9's Bob & Sheri show was taking part in the reading and the discussion afterwards. Living Out is a comic look at the relationships that exist between mom's and their nannies. There was then a discussion afterwards about this relationship, especially pertaining to Latin American nannies, and the historical aspect of this. The museum has a fascinating exhibit right now up about domestic service in the gilded age south, and the tie in was enlightening. The discussion was great and the play was hilarious, I hope to be able to go see the play in its entirety next month!

My preliminary calendar of events

Here are the cheap and free events and activities that I have come up with so far. I know that as the month goes on, I will find other great things to do. There are a few meetings for different things I am involved in here too, trying to give an accurate idea of what my month looks like. For me, I find that sort of thing fun and I think it makes me more well-rounded, so I included them. It may not be your thing, and that's OK, there are still plenty of fun, cheap events for everyone.

Friday, August 01, 2008
1. South End Gallery Crawl, 6pm- free (reception @ Caleidoscope Gallery for Art for Art's Sake Exhibition, 6-9pm)

2. NoDa Gallery Crawl, 6-930pm- free
Saturday, August 02, 2008
1. Levine Museum- free w/ BOA card
2. Simplified @ The Press Box- free
3. Center City Green Market- free
4. Panthers Fan Fest @ Bank of America Stadium, 11am- free
5. Bon Odori Festival @ Wachovia Atrium, 11a-5p
6. Volunteer to Spruce Up Hospitality House, 9-11a, Hands on Charlotte
Sunday, August 03, 2008
1. Levine Museum- free w/ BOA card
2. Much Ado About Nothing (July 24th-August 10th) @ McGlohon Theatre, 2:30pm- free
Monday, August 04, 2008
1. Project Halo Fundraising committee meeting
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
1. Mint Museum of Art, 5-10pm- free
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
1. Trivia @ Ed's Tavern, 9pm- free, $1.50 Coors Light Draft
2. Wine Tasting @ Harper's To Go-Go, 6-8pm- free
3. Arpa, 6 Tapas & 6 Wines- $12
4. Touch Recycling Event 5-9pm uptown
5. Pop Life @ Loft 1523, evenings
Thursday, August 07, 2008
1. Wine Tasting @ Aquavina, 5-7pm- free
2. Epicentre @ 5- free
3. Alive After 5- free
4. $1 Domestic cans @ Cans
5. Free Wine Tasting @ The Common Market, 6pm
6. Trivia Night at Italian Village Pizza, 7pm, free, $2 beer specials
Friday, August 08, 2008
1. Movies @ the Park, Freedom Park, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, sunset
Saturday, August 09, 2008
1. Red Sky Gallery, Teapots Across America & My Charlotte Exhibitions, afternoon
2. Tailgate Farmer's Market
3. Open Studio Saturday @ McColl Center for Visual Art, 11a-4p-free
4. NC Undergraduate Juried Exhibition (Launched) @ McColl Center for Visual Art, 11a-4p- free
5. Willy Wonka @ NoDa School of Art, 7pm
Sunday, August 10, 2008
1. Simplified @ Mac's, 8pm- free
2. Much Ado About Nothing (July 24th-August 10th) @ McGlohon Theatre, 2:30pm- free
Monday, August 11, 2008

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
1. Circle Nouveau- meeting
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
1. Trivia @ Ed's Tavern, 9pm- free, $1.50 Coors Light Draft
2. Wine Tasting @ Harper's To Go-Go, 6-8pm- free
3. Touch Recycling Event 5-9pm uptown
5. Pop Life @ Loft 1523, evenings
Thursday, August 14, 2008
1. Wine Tasting @ Aquavina, 5-7pm- free
2. Epicentre @ 5- free
3. Alive After 5- free
4. $1 Domestic cans @ Cans
5. Free Wine Tasting @ The Common Market, 6pm
6. Trivia Night at Italian Village Pizza, 7pm, free, $2 beer specials
Friday, August 15, 2008
1. NoDa Gallery Crawl 6-930pm
2. Black Dog (and Black Cat) Adoption Event @ Meow & Fetch, 630-830pm
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1. Tailgate Farmer's Market
2. Adoption Awareness Event @ Belk Southpark, 1030a-2p- volunteer event w/Humane Society of Charlotte
Sunday, August 17, 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008
1. HOC Day Planning Committee
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
1. Mint Museum of Art, 5-10pm- free
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
1. Trivia @ Ed's Tavern, 9pm- free, $1.50 Coors Light Draft
2. Wine Tasting @ Harper's To Go-Go, 6-8pm- free
3. Touch Recycling Event 5-9pm uptown
5. Pop Life @ Loft 1523, evenings
Thursday, August 21, 2008
1. Mint Museum of Craft & Design, 5-8pm, Free live Jazz- Free Admission
2. Free Wine Tasting @ The Common Market, 6pm
3. Trivia Night at Italian Village Pizza, 7pm, free, $2 beer specials
Friday, August 22, 2008
1. DMB Tribute Band @ Amos' Southend, 8pm- $10
Saturday, August 23, 2008
1. Great Gatsby Party- sell 10 tickets, get 2 tickets
2. Animal Control CMPD Orientation 9a-12p
Sunday, August 24, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1. Mint Museum of Art, 5-10pm- free
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1. Trivia @ Ed's Tavern, 9pm- free, $1.50 Coors Light Draft
2. Wine Tasting @ Harper's To Go-Go, 6-8pm- free
3. Touch Recycling Event 5-9pm uptown
5. Pop Life @ Loft 1523, evenings
Thursday, August 28, 2008
1. Wine Tasting @ Aquavina, 5-7pm- free
2. Epicentre @ 5- free
3. Alive After 5- free
4. $1 Domestic cans @ Cans
5. Free Wine Tasting @ The Common Market, 6pm
6. Trivia Night at Italian Village Pizza, 7pm, free, $2 beer specials
Friday, August 29, 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008
1. All Dog Art Show @ Green Rice Gallery, noon-6pm
2. Songcatcher Exhibit@ Lark & Key Gallery
Sunday, August 31, 2008
1. The Human Race 10k, www.nikeplus.com
Always Free
1. Trail Access@ USNWC, parking $5
2. Walk through Freedom Park
3. Going to the gym- already paid for
4. Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
5. Public Art Walking Tour
6. For every 10 books donated to Real Eyes Bookstore, you get 1 book free (3306-A N. Davidson)
7. Dog Park
8. Imaginon