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If you’ve ever tried to check out the homes for sale on this site then you know that the display was pretty terrible (and that’s being generous). Without boring you to tears with technical details, the root of the problem was that 2/3s of the homes for sale were not officially in the Historic District. As you’re probably aware we finally inducted the “proposed” section into the Historic District which solves the problem. So now if you check out the “Historic Homes for Sale” link over in the menu you’ll find it’s much easier to use. Even better is that it will actually stay updated!

If you don’t have dinner plans tonight, check out the Blu Moon.

In addition to the regular menu Sara is featuring Steak au Poive with Truffled Potatoes, Grilled Salmon with Cajun Butter and Wild Rice,  and Chocolate Fresh Berry Napolean.  Drink specials plus 10% off champagne bottles!

Happy New Year!

ZERO DOWN plays LIVE Tonight at NINE pm.
 
.5O cent Wings $3.o0 Well $1.85 Bud n Bud Light.

Today we celebrate the season with Christmas in Downtown Monroe!  We’ve got carriage, trolley, and wagon rides plus live music and food vendors.

Santa arrives at 4:00 PM (near Morgan and Main) and the lighting of the tree is at 6:00 PM.

See you tonight!

Choices! Interior & Furniture has relocated from its former Old Charlotte Hwy. location to 201 E. Franklin.  Amy Gamble, Brian Green and Louise Green welcome you to experience their beautiful showroom featuring upscale furniture, accessories and gifts.  Choices will be open during the Christmas Tree Lighting event Saturday, December 6, 2008 offering a 10% discount on all merchandise.  Stop in to say hello and enjoy a bit of Christmas candy while browsing.   

Main Street Emporium located at 128 South Main is now open.  It’s Holiday Open House will take place all day Saturday, December 6, 2008 10-8, extending its hours into the Christmas Tree Lighting event.  Main Street Emporium offers a wide selection of home furnishings and accessories including Emile Henry Poterie Culinaire (culinary pottery) all at outlet prices.  Owner James Robinette and staff welcome everyone to browse the showroom and enjoy refreshments.  James encourages everyone to enter a drawing to win a FREE gift.  James also owns and operates Key Printing just a few doors away.

Just a quick note that the Holiday Parade is this Sunday starting at 2:00.  Also the lighting of the Christmas Tree in on December 6th at the plaza on main street.

Sorry for the delay posting this…had a couple of severe computer crashes this week that crippled me for a few days.

Anywho at last Tuesday’s city council meet the expansion of the historic district.  If you check over in the Historic District Info section you’ll find maps of the existing historic district area and the proposed historic district expansion area which now exists as one cohesive area.

This is great news for those of us interested in preserving the historic character of our houses.  Thanks to all that have been involved in the effort over the last 10 years!

The Blu Moon Cafe will be open from 12-4 this Sunday for the parade.

From their MySpace Page:

ONE BIG LOVE Is a collaboration between long time producer/KRAKER/Dj Ricky G, acoustical funk maestro Jahson, and the second best hype-man in the business (da fyastada) Capitol O. additional punch drunk rhythm funk is provided by drum wizard, Atom Kite and Jahn E. bLaid on various musical apparatuses. Intelli-rap meets smokin beats, A fierce combo of good vibes and political messages come together as Earth Music for Spacelings accomplishes what many feel is “the sound they’ve been waiting for”.

Check ‘em out Saturday night at Mucci’s.

Folks, Melinda Plue’s dog, Samson, is missing.  He apparently slipped out through the fence over night.  The Plue’s have been looking for him but are headed to work now.  Samson is a black golden-doodle, very friendly.  If you see him, how about give me a call at 704.989.5995 and I’ll relay the message to Melinda.