By Sarah Crosland Just two hours outside Phoenix, picturesque Sedona is tucked among the area’s vivid red rock buttes and mesas. Streets lined with boutique hotels, art galleries, and restaurants wind through this valley town known for its gorgeous sunsets and mystical crystals. With Sedona’s abundance of scenic trails and outdoor activities, it’s the perfect destination for a couple seeking…
A Site for Great Deals When Jody Mace, forty-four, and her husband found themselves in a financial bind, they turned to coupons. But Mace took it a step further, launching a website designed to provide savvy Charlotte shop- pers with the best deals in town. Since 2008, CharlotteontheCheap.com has offered details on free jazz concerts and beer tast- ings…
Free for All Enjoy free admission to these museums on specific days Levine Museum of the New South Appeals to: Southern history lovers Free Day: Sunday museumofthenewsouth.org Mint Museum Randolph and Uptown Appeals to: Art aficionados Free Day: Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. mintmuseum.org ImaginOn Appeals to: Toddlers to teens Free Day: Every day (Tue-Sun) imaginon.org Wells Fargo History Museum Appeals…
Dining Deals It seems like every e-deal program in town offers $50 of food for $25, but we found great deals available all the time—no annoying emails necessary The happy hour deals at both the uptown and SouthPark locations of McCormick & Schmick’s are legendary. Choose from several items between $2 and $4: potato croquettes, hummus, duck potstickers, and…
Beauty How dedicated is Jeffre Scott to making sure Charlotte eyebrows are maintained but not maimed? Extremely. That’s why your first brow consultation at Jeffre Scott Apothecary is on the house, as long as you call ahead. Price: Free Location: 607 Providence Rd, 704-339-0010 The Neiman Marcus spa is open daily, offering free facials that allow you to gently…
The Vibe With the right hors d'oeuvres and décor, a wed- ding at this circa-1913 estate house can mirror a garden party in Victorian England. The Plaza Midwood mansion sits on five acres of picturesque lawns, complete with a lily pond, cherub statues, a stone terrace, and even a carriage house. The Cost $2,500 (depending on the season) to rent…
