Some sponsorships

Each Observer sponsorship fits a certain category:

Arts and Culture

2004 “Courage” Exhibit
Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte
Exhibit humanized factors leading to the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. Board of Education.

Blooming Arts Festival, Monroe
Spring weekend celebrates art.

Literacy & Education

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Regional Spelling Bee, Charlotte
Winner competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In 2004, our winner placed fourth in national competition.

Novello Festival of Reading, Charlotte
Held annually in October. The Observer participates in Wordplay Saturday, an event for children and families.

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All-Star Scholars, Charlotte
Honors top high school seniors from the region and provides scholarships.

Sports

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Family Grandstand
Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Concord
Provides family-atmosphere seating at the NASCAR Grand National races.

Charlotte Knights, Fort Mill, S.C.
Family Fireworks Nights.

Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte
Operation Orange kick-off events introduced the NBA team to the community.

Expos

Cabarrus Business Showcase, Concord
Spotlights area businesses and service providers.

Southern Christmas Show
Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Charlotte
Ten-day show draws approximately 100,000 visitors.

Southern Women’s Show
Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Charlotte
Fall event attracts 30,000-plus.