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The Charlotte “Boo-Tox Bash” is October 30 — Hosted by Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

October 18, 2014 by Lisa Leave a Comment

"Boo-Tox" Bash at Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Disclosure: This post was not sponsored, but I’m pretty sure my friend Marcia will bestow lots of love and kisses upon me for sharing.

Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas will hold its 7th annual “Boo-Tox” Bash on Thursday, October 30, at its Charlotte office located at 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 550 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. What is a “Boo-Tox” bash? Well, it’s your chance to try Botox or Xeomin injections for the first time, or if you’re an old pro, to save some money while supporting a good cause. To add to the fun, staff members will be dressed in costumes, and the office will feature a ‘spooky’ decor. Patients are welcome to dress up for the fun or the confidentiality!

"Boo-Tox" Bash at Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

At the “Boo-Tox Bash,” a Botox® or Xeomin® injection will cost only $8.99 per unit, compared to the regular price of $14. Anyone who brings a friend who buys at the same time will pay just $8.00 per unit for each. Do you hear the wheels in my head spinning? I’m calculating what it would cost to relax my Crowe’s Feet and forehead lines.

Botox injections have grown increasingly popular in the U.S. with more than 6.1 million   performed in doctors’ offices in 2012, and men a growing part of that number. In fact, the decade of 2000 – 2010 is referred to as the “Brotox Decade” with the use of Botox by men increases 258%, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Furthermore, Botox Cosmetic was the most popular cosmetic treatment chosen by men in 2010 — beating both hair restoration and liposuction — treatments historically more popular among the male population.

But what about the risks of discounted Botox deals I’ve read about in the news? This bash is different. Patients are encouraged to call and schedule in advance. (Walk-ins are welcome as available.) Five board-certified staff physicians will be on hand to perform services. You’re not being injected by someone at a party in a home, you’re still in a medical setting and will be treated as if you had set up an appointment during normal business operating hours. Clinical and spooky at the same time!

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With my birthday coming up in a few weeks, I am fully aware I’m a woman of a certain age. Yes friends, I’m (sort of) mid-life and proud of it. However, I’m also quite aware that’s it’s almost time to start doing a little extra maintenance on my face. Yet, I’ve always been put off by the cost, so I did a little research and found out people no longer need view non-surgical cosmetic treatments as a frightening experience or be afraid of the cost. During this event, women – and men – can visit the office for a one-stop day of beauty, purchasing services at substantial discounts and having them performed during the same visit.

Proceeds:

A portion of proceeds from this year’s event will benefit both The Purple Promise Foundation, to end melanoma http://www.purplepromise.org and Stand Up To Cancerhttp://www.standup2cancer.org.

Appointments:

For more information or to make an appointment, clients should call 704.375.6766 or visitwww.carolinaskin.com/bootox. All specials must be pre-paid over the phone or in person on October 30th.The expiration date for all services purchased is March 31st, 2015. Credit for any specials purchased is non-transferrable.

“Boo-Tox” Bash Specials:

New this year, are free varicose and spider vein screenings, by appointment only. http://carolinaskin.com/veintreatments.asp

Those buying fillers will save $100 when they buy one, $200 when they buy two and $300 when they buy three with pre-paid pricing. These include Restylane®, Radiesse®, Voluma® and Belotero®.

Clients will also get special pre-paid pricing on miraDry ®and CoolSculpting®, include personalized CoolSculpting ® consultations. http://carolinaskin.com/ CoolSculpting.asp

About Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas:

Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas was Charlotte’s  first Mohs Surgery Center when it opened in 1990 and  remains the busiest Mohs Surgery practice in the area.  Now with their team of board-certified physicians, DLVS offers additional services, including face lifting surgery, blepharoplasty (eye lifts), laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, tattoo removal, laser resurfacing and many fillers. There is also a medical aesthetician on staff who performs skin care and facial treatments, and several lines of skin care products are available for sale.  The practice also offers the most advanced treatment options available for general dermatology, skin cancer, varicose veins, laser surgery and cosmetic surgery. Physicians are in the office every day and personally perform or directly supervise all procedures done in the office. For more information visit: www.carolinaskin.com/Bootox or call 704-375-6766.

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Filed Under: Beauty, Lifestyle, Local Love Tagged With: beauty, Botox, Charlotte NC

Alegria via Instagram

August 6, 2011 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Russian Bar preperation

I took a backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria and decided that instead of whipping out my trusty Canon, I would use my iPhone and Instagram the entire thing.

For more great posts about Cirque’s Alegria, please head over to and read this post by Scott Hepburn at Mommyality and then mosey on over to Pretty in the Queen City for a write-up by Amelia Keith.

Russian Bar preperation

Prepping for Russian Bar Practice.

Makeup and Costume Department

Make-up and Wardrobe — just a small portion.

Chinese contortionist

Chinese contortionist practicing.

Bird masks

Bird masks waiting to come to life.

Cirque du Soleil Alegria Travel Containers

Gear — Alegria requires 18 trucks.

Russian Bars

Russian Bar practice is intense!

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Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle Tagged With: Alegria, Charlotte NC, instagram, NC, time warner cable arena

Opera Carolina Master Class

June 16, 2011 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Do you like to sing? Do your kids like to sing? Head over to the Opera Carolina Academy and attend the final day of their Master Class! It’s a fantastic way to make arts education center stage in your life and gives new appreciation to an under appreciated art form.

Opera Carolina Academy invites the public to attend a Master Class on the final day of the 2011 Second Annual Summer Music-Drama Workshop. Led by internationally recognized Metropolitan Opera Baritone Mark Rucker, the class is part of Opera Carolina Academy’s week-long, music-drama workshop featuring hands-on instruction, coaching and training for young singing actors by highly talented, professional artists.

The summer workshop, in collaboration with Community School of the Arts, and underwritten by Duke Energy’s Power of Music, is one way in which Opera Carolina delivers arts education to young people in the Charlotte region. In the face of recent and looming budget cuts, the company is committed to seeking innovative avenues to keep arts education center stage. The faculty for the Academy’s workshop is comprised of seasoned educators and exceptionally gifted artists who have performed on stages around the world.

When:Friday, June 24, 2011 – noon to 1 p.m.

Where: Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square – 345 North College Street, Charlotte, N.C.

How: Please reserve your complimentary seat: (seats are limited)

ashley @ operacarolina dot org or call 704.332.7177, ext. 202

Founded in 1948 as the Charlotte Opera Association by a small group of volunteers, today Opera Carolina is the largest professional opera company in the Carolinas with an operating budget of $2.5 million for the fiscal year 2012.

The mission of Opera Carolina is to inspire the region’s diverse community through the presentation of excellent Opera, Operetta, and Education & Outreach programs that elevate the quality of life in the Carolinas. Opera Carolina is a community resource with a commitment to artistic excellence and community service.

Opera Carolina is supported by individuals and corporations throughout the region. Opera Carolina is also supported, in part, with operating support from the Arts & Science Council. Additional support is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Opera Carolina is a member of OPERA America.

 

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Filed Under: Arts and Culture Tagged With: Charlotte NC, opera, Opera Carolina, summer classes, summer music drama workshop

Fall Into Opera Season

October 20, 2010 by Lisa Leave a Comment

It’s finally fall and you know what? It’s even starting to feel like fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. Summer’s heat is past, winter’s chill is still a ways off and days are filled with colorful leaves, apples and apple cider, the smell of cinnamon and of course, a new performing arts season. With that, my husband and I went to see the opening night performance of Opera Carolina’s first production of the 2010-11 season, “Cosi fan tutte” aka “The School for Lovers.”

We started out with a backstage tour of the set, which was guided by Michael Baumgarten, Opera Carolina’s Production Manager and Lighting Designer, and Brandon Stanley, Opera Carolina’s Assistant Director for E-Marketing and Sales. The tour of the set was quite nice and standing on stage at The Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts was a unique vantage point. It was even more memorable as we saw a couple get engaged on the stage during the tour. Something for everyone present to remember, for sure.

While the opera was originally set to take place in Naples in the 18th century, director Bernard Uzan updated the set and costumes so that this production takes place at a seaside resort in the 1920s after World War I, and it works as a good backdrop for the hilarity that ensues in this comedy built on a wager about infidelity. For a complete synopsis of the plot, read it here at Opera Carolina’s website.

The performances by the cast were fantastic. Fiordiligi and Dorabella were played by Caitlin Lynch and Elizabeth Stannard, and they did an incredible job singing and performing their roles. Robert Mack and Marian Pop played our gallant officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo. Mack needed help from another tenor, Jason Karn, since he was under the weather. But he soldiered on in his performance and performed admirably until his voice couldn’t give any more.

But the real treats were in the performances of Despina and Don Alfonso, played by Sarah Callinan and Kristopher Irmiter. Sarah’s rendition of Despina was particularly mischievous, which gave her taunting and teasing of Fiordiligi and Dorabella texture. Irmiter’s performance of Don Alfonso was particularly special. His voice was great, but what really stood out was the acting. Indeed, everyone’s performances in this production were what I would a quintessential comedic Mozart performance should be like: light-hearted and playful, but also evocative and soul-grabbing.

All in all, a fantastic way to kick off the season.

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