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THE BEST THINGS TO DO AND SEE THIS MONTH
BY ANDY SMITH
PLAY BALL: OCTOBER’S HOME GAMES
Ahhh: The sauna portion of the season is over. This month, root for Charlotte’s pro sports teams under cooler conditions:
CALL IT A COMEBACK: Hit the Lawn for Zac Brown Band
CAROLINA PANTHERS, BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OCT. 10, 1 p.m.
vs. MINNESOTA VIKINGS OCT. 17, 1 p.m.
Find a list of bars for any NFL team you root for on p. 44.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS (PRESEASON), SPECTRUM CENTER
vs. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES OCT. 7, 7 p.m.
vs. DALLAS MAVERICKS OCT. 13, 7 p.m.
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS, BOJANGLES COLISEUM
vs. HERSHEY BEARS OCT. 22, 7 p.m.
Zac Brown Band embarked on The Comeback Tour this past summer, and it arrives at PNC Music Pavilion at 7 p.m. on OCT. 16. Expect classic tunes and more recent cuts from their latest record, 2019’s The Owl. That LP made headlines for Brown’s collaborations with pop producers like Shawn Mendes, Max Martin, and even Skrillex.
vs. HERSHEY BEARS OCT. 23, 6 p.m.
CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE, AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL STADIUM
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXTENDED
The popular exhibition, which blends projections of Van Gogh works and an absorbing soundtrack, now runs through OCT. 31 at Camp North End. Blumenthal Performing Arts sold more than 200,000 tickets before it announced the extension in August. President Tom Gabbard says out-of-towners accounted for 35% of them—a remarkable figure in a difficult year for live entertainment.
Don’t Flip Out, But Simone Biles Is Back Simone Biles Is Back
The Gold Over America Tour (OCT. 27 AT SPECTRUM CENTER) mixes live gymnastics and dance, and it’s headlined by Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time. She’s joined Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time. She’s joined by fellow Olympians Laurie Hernandez and Jordan Chiles, by fellow Olympians Laurie Hernandez and Jordan Chiles, among others. vs. LOUDOUN UNITED FC OCT. 3, 7 p.m.
vs. NEW YORK RED BULLS II OCT. 9, 7 p.m.
vs. CHARLESTON BATTERY OCT. 16, 7 p.m.
vs. LOUDOUN UNITED FC OCT. 27, 7 p.m.
The resurgence of COVID in late summer meant the same kind of uncertainty for live events as in 2020. All dates and times were confirmed as of mid-August.
THE REGION’S LEADER IN ADVANCED VETERINARY MEDICINE
“Fur babies.” “Best friends.” “Children.” Whatever labels we use, our dogs and cats own our hearts. Since 2015, CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency has provided advanced medical services to keep our furry friends healthy.
The pet equivalent of a human medical center, CARE offers 24/7/365 emergency care by veterinarians who are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of pets experiencing any kind of emergency —from a torn toenail to trauma.
CARE’s specialists are experts who have earned the distinction of board certification, a feat accomplished by only about 15% of veterinary graduates. After passing rigorous board exams, our specialists continue to stay up to date on developments in their areas of expertise.
Specialty patients are referred by Charlotte-area veterinarians for the care of uncommon, complicated, or undiagnosed conditions in internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology.
United in our goal to achieve the best possible outcomes, CARE’s doctors foster a culture of collaboration not only with each other, but also with our referring veterinarians, so pet owners can feel assured they are receiving the most complete care.
CARE’s goal is to get pets back where they belong—with their families!
CARE | CHARLOTTE ANIMAL REFERRAL & EMERGENCY
3726 Latrobe Drive Charlotte NC 28211 704-457-2300 CareCharlotte.com
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ADVANCED CARE FOR YOUR PET. COMPASSION FOR YOU.
Just like people, pets may become ill with a serious or complicated disease and that’s why CARE is here. When your vet identifies an illness in your pet, a referral to CARE will provide the expertise your pet deserves in a setting that’s medically advanced and always compassionate. We also have 24-hour emergency services, all under one roof.
Cardiology • Internal Medicine • Neurology/Neurosurgery Oncology • Ophthalmology • Surgery • 24/7 Emergency Care
