Charlotte View

Just as one of the east coast's largest RV shows leaves town today, two more events open.  The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament begins this mroning and takes over Center City and the surrounding Uptown area for the third staight year.  Charlotte welcomes with open arms both the men's and women's tourneys which are in action all week, as are the parties, celebs, and festivities.  Dozens of parties are listed in the Charlotte Observer, and CeCe Winans and Stever Harvey are expected.  Next up, the ACC men's basketball tournament hits town and Bobcats Arena March 13 through 16.

The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show opens Wednesday the 27th at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart.  This year's theme, "being green" of course.  This show, more like nine shows in one, spands interiors and kitchen & baths renovations to garden ideas, plant choices and much more such as speakers daily at the Garden and Discovery stages as shown in the image. See their website for a list of vendors and events www.southernshows.com/sss.  If you have never been, treat yourself.