Thursday, October 28, 2010

Tranquil Court on Selwyn Announces Four Commercial Tenants

Four new office leases have been signed at Tranquil Court on Selwyn in
the affluent Myers Park neighborhood. Only 7,972 square feet remain in
the 62,851 square foot commercial building, representing four
available office suites ranging in square feet from 1,381 to 2,674 sf.
Marshall Williamson and Kara Schroer of Colony Development Partners
represented the landlords in all office transactions.

These office leases quickly follow the recent announcement that
Tranquil Court's first two floors of retail space were fully leased by
Charles Thrift of Crosland. Over 39,000 sf of the space has been
signed since March. Mellow Mushroom, Metro Fitness, Salon P, Fabo
Café, William Bray Law Firm and J.F. Schultze Construction are all
currently open and occupy the building. All signed tenants except
Tranquil Family Dentistry will be open by the end of 2010.

Medalist Capital Inc., (3,787 sf) a commercial mortgage banking
company that specializes in arranging permanent, non-recourse
financing for its customers, is relocating its corporate headquarters
to Tranquil Court. The company has locations in five cities throughout
the Southeast – Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Atlanta and Tampa.
Medalist Capital, which was formed in March 2004, plans to open its
doors at Tranquil Court in early December. The company's loan
producers have over 135 years of combined experience in the mortgage
banking industry.

"This new location is close to where many of our employees live," said
Don Williams, president of Medalist Capital. "Tranquil Court is in a
pocket of commercial development that provides many walking options
during and after work such as Nolen Kitchen, Mellow Mushroom, Selwyn
Pub, Yoforia, Reid's and others. We think this will be a vibrant area
to work."

Robby Kirby and Bailey Patrick with Merrifield Patrick Vermillion
represented Medalist Capital in the transaction.
Dixon Wells Inc. (2,674 sf) is a financial advisory business and plans
to join Tranquil Court on Selwyn Dec. 1. The office will be run by
husband-and-wife team, Stephen and Laura Grice.

Stephen, who grew up on Selwyn Avenue, said he is excited to relocate
the Dixon Wells' Charlotte office to Tranquil Court. Laura is
principal with Dixon Wells, while Stephen is a registered principal
with Transamerica Financial Advisors. They handle insurance and
investments, respectively.

The office will employ a team of professional advisors dedicated to
clients' goals. Through training and coaching, custom case design,
underwriting and more, the firm helps to deliver dramatic results to
clients while protecting their practice and building their business.
With locations in Birmingham, Ala. and Charlotte, N.C., Dixon Wells
has over 200 years of industry experience encompassing key
professional designations.
Robby Kirby of Merrifield Patrick Vermillion handled the transaction.

An Ashley Furniture HomeStore (4,220 sf) office is expected to join
Tranquil Court in mid-November. This office will house executives as
well as the accounting and IT departments for the Charlotte-area
market's 12 stores. Founded in 1945, Ashley Furniture is based in
Wisconsin and the HomeStore brand is the No. 1 retailer of furniture
and bedding in the United States.
Scott Mileham of New South Properties of the Carolinas handled the
transaction.
Alice Carmichael Richey PLLC (1,636 sf) is expected to open its doors
in early 2011.
Handling almost every type of litigation over her career, Alice Richey
has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, individuals and large
corporations. She is experienced both in the courtroom and in
assessing the rights and liabilities of parties involved in a variety
of relationships including: corporate, partnership, contractual, real
estate, insurance, landlord/tenant, franchisor/franchisee,
construction, employment, and creditor/debtor.

Richey also has extensive experience in all aspects of trademark and
copyright law, as well as experience representing parties involved in
business and personal torts and claims of unfair trade practices and
competition.
Richey was formerly a partner with Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman
LLP, where she practiced for 22 years. She was a partner for one year
at K&L Gates, LLP (by merger with Kennedy Covington) before founding
her own firm.
Scott Wilson of Childress Klein Properties represented Alice
Carmichael Richey PLLC in the transaction.
In addition, Tranquil Court's residential building is expecting three
new closings this month.

About Crosland LLC
Founded in 1937, Crosland is one of the most prominent diversified
real estate companies in the Southeast and is recognized as a leading
community builder. Its expertise in retail, multi-family, office, land
development, and general contracting enables it to be an innovator in
multi- and mixed-use development.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Crosland has offices in Raleigh,
Orlando, Tampa and Nashville, and develops, builds and manages
properties in the Carolinas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee and
Virginia. The privately held company has developed over 26,000 multi-
family units (including 3,600 affordable housing units since 1989),
over 10 million square feet of retail projects, and over 20,000 single-
family lots. Currently, Crosland owns and/or manages for third-party
clients over 6.3 million square feet of retail space and 6,500 rental
apartments. For more detail, visit crosland.com.

No change in date for Halloween in Charlotte-Mecklenburg

The City of Charlotte has announced that it is not asking residents to
celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 30 in lieu of Sunday, October
31.

However, the City reminds parents and guardians that children are more
than twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween as any
other night of the year and to follow these tips to keep everyone safe
this Halloween:
• Safely cross streets, don't cross between parked cars.
• Walk on sidewalks or paths and children under the age of 12 should
always trick or treat with adult supervision.
• Carry flashlights and wear reflective items if you will be trick-or-
treating in the dark.
• Teach children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that
are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents from Charlotte-Meck Police

Before children start out on their "trick or treat" rounds, Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Police recommend that parents should:


Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be
supervising the outing for children under age 12.

Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.
Know the names of older children's companions. Set a time limit.

Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along
an established route.

Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings
that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.

Feed the kids before they go so they will be less likely to eat
the treats before they get home. Warn them not to eat anything before
you inspect it.

Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions,
including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.

Pin a slip of paper with the child's name; address and phone
number inside a pocket in case the child gets separated from the group.

Welcome trick-or-treaters with your porch lights and any exterior
lights on.

Patrol your street occasionally to discourage speeding motorists,
acts of malicious mischief and crimes against children.

Report any suspicious or criminal activity to your police
department immediately; you can dial 9-1-1.

Candlelit jack-o-lanterns should be kept clear of doorsteps and
landings.

Consider using flashlights instead of candles to light jack-o-
lanterns.

Keep pets away from doors so children will not become frightened.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Veteran's Day Parade Promises Patriotic Fun

Make plans for a fun event, history lesson and patriotic tribute on
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, when the annual Salute to Veterans Parade
comes to uptown Charlotte from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Carolinas Freedom Foundation is the primary community organizer of
the event, and several businesses and organizations offer support and
sponsorship. Mecklenburg County's Community Support Services
department is again a co-organizer of the annual parade. The route
begins at North Tryon and Ninth streets and ends at McDowell and Third
streets.

Another event is planned for Thursday, Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day.
A wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. uptown at Trade
and Tryon streets. The public is encouraged to come out and support
the commemoration.

Jim Prosser, who is a veteran and a CSS employee, said the 2010 parade
will offer on-lookers a colorful, fun, interesting and rewarding
experience. The parade is a tribute to the military women and men who
have served, and are still serving, the nation.

"Everyone should come out and enjoy the parade," Prosser said. "It's
an opportunity to show our support, honor veterans and to come
together as a community."

Past years participants included:
· High school bands
· High school Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
· Floats
· Antique and classic cars
· Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops
· Veterans groups and organizations
· Civic and community organizations

This year, a Viking boat float is going to be a part of the parade,
Prosser said. Also, a participant for 16 years plans to don a World
War I Doughboy uniform again and join the parade for a 17th year,
Prosser said.

Visit the Carolinas Freedom Foundation website at http://www.carolinasfreedomfoundation.org
for more information about the parade. To learn more about the
services and programs offered by Mecklenburg County to veterans and
their families, visit www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov and click on
departments, then Community Support Services, then Veterans Services
Office.

CMS recommends new school-closing changes involving Waddell and Harding

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will recommend to the Board of Education
new changes in its proposed school consolidations, closings and other
revisions as part of the board's comprehensive review of the
district's schools.

Under the proposed change, E.E. Waddell High School would remain open
and the partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet program now at
Harding University High School would move to Waddell. Harding would
close as a high school and its campus would become home to the K-8
language immersion magnet program now located at Smith Academy of
International Languages. An earlier proposal recommended that Smith
Academy be relocated to E.E. Waddell, which would have been closed as
a high school. The math and science program at Harding would close and
a math and science program will open at Phillip O. Berry Academy High
School.

South Mecklenburg and West Mecklenburg high schools now would not be
affected by any of the proposed changes. Previously, South Mecklenburg
was to receive some students from Waddell, while Harding was to
receive some students from West Mecklenburg.

Under the proposed changes, students at Harding would have the
opportunity to continue in partial IB, go to the math and science
program at Philip O. Berry, or to attend their assigned home school.
The new recommendation would allow Waddell students to attend their
assigned home school, which is consistent with the guiding principles
adopted by the Board of Education as part of its comprehensive review
of schools.

The public will have an opportunity to learn more about the revised
changes at a previously scheduled community forum from 6 to 8 p.m.
tonight at South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road. An
additional community forum for Harding parents and others affected by
the proposed changes at Harding has been scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the gymnasium at Harding High School.

The revised recommendation will be presented to the Board of Education
at its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the
Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St. More than 70 of the district's
178 schools would be affected by changes made as part comprehensive
review proposal.

If adopted by the Board of Education, the changes would become
effective starting with the 2011-12 school year along with other
changes under the comprehensive review. A vote by the board is
scheduled Nov. 9.
The board meeting will be televised on cable channel TV3 and will be
available for viewing online following the meeting.

City of Charlotte Launches 'My-Charlotte' Mobile Application

The City of Charlotte has launched "My-Charlotte," a mobile
application for wireless smart phones that allows users to access
municipal services on the go. Currently, the first iteration of the
application is available only on the Apple iPhone, but the City plans
to expand into other mobile devices such as the Motorola DROID and
BlackBerry in early 2011. City Council approved the $120,000 contract
for the application in July.

"The My-Charlotte application allows the City to accomplish two
important goals," said Jeff Stovall, the City's Chief Information
Officer. "First, it provides another level of convenience for
residents who want more options in how they access our services, and
secondly, by investing in these types of technologies, we are able to
manage the costs of providing customer service to the residents that
we serve." A traditional call made to 311 costs the City $4.91 per
call, while reports made through My-Charlotte will have little to no
incremental costs.

Among its many uses, the My-Charlotte application allows users to:
• Access services via 311 to report graffiti, potholes and other
neighborhood nuisances
• Obtain flight and parking information at Charlotte Douglas
International Airport
• Search traffic accident locations from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
Department
• Access a link to download the CATS mobile application for transit
information

"While we are satisfied with the application at this point, we know
there is always room for improvement, so we welcome any feedback from
the public as we examine ways to make enhancements in the future,"
Stovall said. A feedback area is available in the 311 form of the
mobile application, which is currently available in the Apple iTunes
store. A link for the application is also available at www.charmeck.org.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Public Input Needed for Water Rates; Beware of False Products

A second round of upcoming public meetings offers Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utilities customers their first chance to learn about and
respond to alternative water and sewer rate and fee structures that
could be proposed to Charlotte City Council in early 2011.
Water officials continue taking their first comprehensive look at
water & sanitary sewer rates and fees since 1977. The utility's goal
is to recommend an updated rate structure that is considered fair and
equitable among different types of water/sewer customers, while
generating revenues required to operate the community-owned water and
sewer system.

"To be clear, this is a review of how customers are charged for water
and sewer services they receive - not how much customers are charged,"
explained Utilities Director Barry Gullet. "It's important to hear
from customers. Any change in the methods used to charge for service
could affect residential, commercial, irrigation and other kinds of
water customers in different ways."

Last month's first set of countywide meetings sought public input
related to the existing water and sewer rate structure. This second
series introduces potential rate & fee alternatives - and impacts -
for public feedback. Details will also be posted online within the
next two weeks.

Come to a public meeting.

Fourteen community volunteers are serving on a Water/Sewer Rate Study
Stakeholders Advisory Group that will act as a sounding board during
this process. Red Oak Consulting, a division of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.,
is the rate expert working with Utilities staff. A rate structure
recommendation will be shared with the Utilities Advisory Group, the
City Council Restructuring Government Committee and presented to City
Council for consideration in February 2011.


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Beware of Products Claiming to Reduce Water Bill,
Provide Free Water Quality Testing

Beware of products that claim to reduce water bills:

* Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities encourages customer to research and
verify before purchasing products that claim to reduce water bills or
remove 'impurities.'

* Customers can find general tips and alerts at the Better Business
Bureau web site.

Beware of false or misleading information about Charlotte-
Mecklenburg's water quality:

* No City or County staff goes door-to-door to sell anything. If a
Utilities employee comes to your door for water testing purposes, he/
she should be wearing identification and driving a white, marked City
vehicle.

* Individual tastes will vary and some customers choose to install
filters for that reason. However, tap water delivered to customers
meets and often exceeds all health and safety standards and does not
require additional filtration at home. Utilities conducts more than
150,000 water quality tests annually to monitor the safety of our
community's drinking water. It's conceivable - but not often - that
private plumbing issues could impact a customer's tap water quality.

* Tap water is not acidic. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A reading
of 7 is neutral, with acids falling below 7 and bases above 7.
Utilities adjusts the pH of tap water to slightly above 7 to reduce
corrosion in water pipes.

* Chlorine is used in the treatment process to prevent waterborne
illness, while fluoride provides a defense against tooth decay. The
Environmental Protection Agency regulates drinking water and has set a
safety limit of 4 parts per million (proportional to $0.04 in
$10,000). In Charlotte, chlorine and fluoride levels in drinking water
are well below that safety limit at about 1 ppm.

* Water hardness is defined by the amount of trace minerals present,
such as calcium and magnesium. Water is considered 'hard' if it has
more than 125 parts per million of trace minerals. Charlotte's tap
water has an average of 34 ppm or 1.8 grains per gallon of trace
minerals, so it is considered 'soft' water.

Customers can get the facts from the EPA-required annual water quality
report that every city must produce and mail to customers. Customers
may also get information from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
1-800-426-4791, or visitwww.epa.gov.

The safety of our customers' drinking water is the top priority for
your clean water professionals at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities.
Customers can dial 311 or 704-336-7600 if they have a water quality
concern.

Dr. Vicki Parker opens The Brain Trainer in south Charlotte

Dr. Vicki Parker has opened The Brain Trainer, a research-based brain
training and speech therapy center. The Brain Trainer helps children
and adults learn and communicate better. Clients improve in memory,
attention, language and speech, auditory and visual processing, and more

"This is not tutoring - it's training that actually improves the
brain, now and for years to come," says Parker, a Ph.D. in speech
language pathology with a concentration in neuroscience. Parker has
worked in this field for nearly 30 years, including in hospital
settings.

The Brain Trainer, at 11030 Golf Links Drive, Suite 204 in Charlotte,
serves students struggling with reading and math difficulties, ADD/
ADHD, autism and Asperger's, and language and speech disorders. The
Charlotte brain training center also works with gifted students who
want to excel even more.

Adult clients include those who want to gain a competitive edge at
work or stay sharp in retirement. The Brain Trainer also serves adults
with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, or issues following a stroke or brain injury.

Brain training is a type of mental exercise, carefully designed to
stimulate the brain and make lasting changes in cognitive abilities.
By doing new and novel tasks at a challenging level, then increasing
the complexity and intensity of the tasks, you will build new networks
in the brain. Those networks will enhance your ability to think.
Brain training benefits anyone who wants to use the brain to its
fullest potential. It builds such cognitive skills as attention,
processing speed, short and long-term memory, auditory and visual
processing, comprehension, and logic and reasoning.

Speech language pathology, also known as speech therapy, is a field
that evaluates and treats cognitive and communication disorders.
Clients at The Brain Trainer may use brain training, speech therapy,
or a combination.

Dr. Vicki Parker and her staff work with each person individually.
Following an assessment, the program created for you will be filled
with activities and tasks that feel like games. You'll gain
fascinating insights into how the mind functions and how nearly
everyone can think more quickly, clearly, and creatively. It's fun.
And it works.

The practice also offers brain-training games for purchase including
interactive activities, puzzler books and board games.

Find out more by calling 704/541-1373 or visiting http://www.thebrain-trainer.com
.

Dr. Parker led a franchised brain training center in Charlotte for
three years prior to opening her own practice, The Brain Trainer. Her
past work includes management of the rehabilitation department of a
large hospital, where she supervised a staff of fifty.

Arrest made in Sexual Assault Cold Case

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Sexual
Assault Cold Case Unit have arrested Roger Dale Honeycutt, DOB:
02/23/1950 for a rape which he committed in 1981.

On February 21, 1981 Honeycutt entered the female victim's home in the
2500 block of Eastway Drive through the front or sliding glass door in
the living room. The victim, who was five months pregnant, had fallen
asleep on a sofa in her living room. Her husband and young daughter
were asleep upstairs. The victim was awakened by a man who had
straddled her body, and grabbed her face. He told her that if she
didn't scream, he wouldn't hurt her. The suspect forced the victim to
submit to multiple sex acts while asking her if she was pregnant. She
acknowledged that she was five months pregnant. After the assault,
the suspect rifled through the victim's purse and her husband's coat
before leaving the home. The victim went to the hospital where a
sexual assault kit was performed. The victim described her attacker
as being a W/M, approx. 5' 8" weighing approx. 120 lbs.

The sexual assault kit was examined by the Charlotte Police
Department's Crime Lab in March of 1981. The lab determined that the
kit did contain evidence of the rape. Without a suspect to compare
the evidence to, the case remained open.

In March of 2002 Det. T.A. Armstrong, of the Charlotte Mecklenburg
Cold Case Unit, reopened the case. He submitted the DNA evidence to
the CMPD Crime Lab for DNA testing.

In June of 2006 the Crime Lab generated a report indicating that the
DNA profile had been uploaded into the national CODIS database.

On August 31, 2010 a match was obtained from CODIS identifying
Honeycutt as the suspect. He is a registered sex offender who had
been arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in 2005. Honeycutt
received a 5 year sentence but was released in 2008. His registration
date in the offender file is November 25, 2008. Honeycutt was
released from a federal prison on November 24, 2008.

On August 31, 2010 detectives with the Cold Case Unit, began searching
for the victim in this case. She was located in another state.
Detectives met with the victim and reviewed the case with her. As a
result of this interview, combined with the physical evidence,
warrants were obtained for the arrest of Roger Dale Honeycutt.

Mr. Honeycutt was arrested at his home in Kannapolis without incident
on Monday, October 18, 2010. He's been charged with: 2nd Degree Rape,
2nd Degree Sex Offense, and 1st Degree Burglary. Mr. Honeycutt is
currently in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.

The CMPD Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit has investigated 661 cases
since its inception in 2006 and has solved 98 cases. There have been
20 convictions resulting in total sentences of over 800 years.

The CMPD Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit would like to thank the
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, Federal Probation and Parole and
especially the CMPD Crime Lab-DNA Section for their assistance with
this case.

Simon Fashion Show At SouthPark Friday and Saturday, October 22 - 23

This fall Simon Property Group, Inc. will bring high-energy
runway shows to shoppers across the nation with Simon Fashion Now
presented by Land Rover Charlotte. This free, dynamic celebration of
style will make a stop at SouthPark on October 22 - 23. Spotlighting
must-have trends for fall from fashionable SouthPark retailers, Simon
Fashion Now is bringing the drama and excitement of runways shows to
stylish shoppers in Charlotte.

Simon Fashion Now's style expert Bobbie Thomas will offer SouthPark
event attendees inspiration and advice. Currently, millions of people
wake up to catch Bobbie on NBC's "Today Show", where she serves as
Style Editor. Bobbie's national column "The Buzz" featured in In
Touchweekly magazine for more than seven years, highlighted
Hollywood's hottest fashion and beauty must-haves.

"Simon Fashion Now is all about the realistic runway and making it
easy for shoppers to create their own look immediately after seeing it
in the fashion shows," said Simon Fashion Now style expert Bobbie
Thomas. "Consumers like Simon Fashion Now because they get an instant
tutorial on what's hot for the coming season and I look forward to
working with shoppers in Charlotte to help select style choices that
reflect their inner personality."

Runway shows rivaling fashion industry shows in production values will
take place during Simon Fashion Now. Yet unlike the industry shows
that preview styles unavailable for several months, Simon Fashion Now
makes the hottest men and women's fashions of the season accessible;
every look from the runway can be immediately found at retailers
within SouthPark.
"We provide the NOW factor which allows shoppers to purchase
everything they see on the runway that same day," said Shari Simon,
senior vice president of corporate marketing. "Since every price point
is featured, no consumer group is excluded."
Simon Fashion Now events begin at SouthPark on Friday, October 22 in
Circle Court. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with Trends & Friends
Night, an evening of fashion, cocktails and bites. Participating
retailers will offer exclusive special deals, demos and sampling.
Trends & Friends Night will offer tasty fare from Blynk Organic,
California Pizza Kitchen and San Antonio's Modern Mexican as well as
beats from a live steel drum band playing sounds of the beautiful
Caribbean island of Anguilla – all free of charge. Throughout the
evening, attendees can view fashion shows featuring retailers such as
Aeropostale, bebe, Caché, Francesca's Collections, GUESS, Jessica
McClintock, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Pure, Sedona Boutique, True
Religion and White House Black Market, among others. Shoppers can
expect to see an abundance of styles for men and women ranging from
casual weekend wear and stylish outfits for the office, to show-
stopping looks for a night on the town. The highlight of the evening
will be the Go Red Fashion Show featuring local female celebrities
modeling red fashions by Macy's in support of the American Heart
Association. Guests are invited participate in a silent auction, and
100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.
Simon Fashion Now continues Saturday, October 23 at 12:30 p.m. with
children's fashion show featuring local children making their runway
debut in styles from Belk, Gap Kids, Gymboree and Janie & Jack. The
day will continue with four additional shows showing Charlotte
shoppers the hottest trends for fall from stores including Belk,
Dillard's and Neiman Marcus as well as Banana Republic, Brooks
Brothers, Chico's, Cole Haan, Gap, J. Jill, The Limited, Solstice,
Tommy Bahama and Tumi. In addition to the runway shows, fashion and
beauty experts will offer advice and insight into this fall's cosmetic
trends, highlight the must-have accessories of the season, and offer
tips on updating a wardrobe without breaking the bank.
"We have an extraordinary shopping and style experience lined up for
this season's Simon Fashion Now, enabling our shoppers to get an up-
close, multi-faceted look into this exciting world of fashion," said
Nicole Kennon, director of marketing & business development at
SouthPark.
Simon Fashion Now is also on Facebook – fashionistas looking for the
latest style news, contests, photos and event information for each
stop can visit www.facebook.com/SimonFashionNow.
The following properties are featuring Simon Fashion Now™ this fall:
• The Galleria - Houston,
TX September 9 - 11
• Stanford Shopping Center – Palo Alto, CA
September 24 - 25
• Burlington Mall – Boston,
MA October 1 – 2*
• Roosevelt Field – Garden City, NY
October 15 – 16*
• South Park – Charlotte,
NC October 22 – 23*
*Bobbie Thomas appearance
Simon Fashion Now tour models are provided by Page Parks Agency. Simon
Fashion Now at SouthPark is presented by Land Rover Charlotte and
sponsored by the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla.
About Simon Fashion Now™
The concept of Simon Fashion Now was conceived through grand opening
events at properties like The Galleria in Houston, TX, The Forum Shops
at Caesars in Las Vegas, NV and The Domain in Austin, TX. Through the
success of these events, which became fashion focused in 2003, Simon
decided to take the events national and Simon Fashion Now was
introduced. The contemporary program was designed to make the runway
relevant for the everyday fashionista. Spring 2010 stops included The
Westchester in White Plains, NY; La Plaza Mall in McAllen, TX; The
Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis, IN; Lenox Square in Atlanta,
GA; The Domain in Austin, TX and The Galleria in Houston, TX.
About Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real
estate company in the U.S. The Company currently owns or has an
interest in 393 retail real estate properties comprising 263 million
square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia.
Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and
employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company's common stock
is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further
information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.