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The Rundown: Things to do a Thursday, September 13 – Monday, September 17

May 13, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace and blessings everyone! I want to thank everyone for the tremendous amount of birthday love you all have shown me last weekend. 33 feels phenomenal so far! This weekend is looking rather bright, but the skies above us are telling a different story.…

Lessons to Live by for Daughters

March 11, 2018

By Lashawnda K. Becoats Being a mother is a gift. You could not have told me that when I was 18 years old, pregnant in high school and uncertain of what my future would hold. Now it’s hard to believe that my three children (two daughters and a son) are adults.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 29 – Sunday, April 1

February 26, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word everyone? We FINALLY have some Spring weather and to compliment Mother Nature, I’ve got a cool list of cultural digs for your soul! I’ll be pounding the pavement hitting up a lot of the cool spots and if you want to tag along or meet me somewhere, check out what I got on my “Hot List” just below!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, October 18 – Sunday, October 21

February 18, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? We have made it to another week! I hope you all have been enjoying Charlotte Black Restaurant Week thus far because they are pulling out all the stops with even more events this weekend!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13

February 10, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word everybody? It’s been a rather long week for yours truly, but we have made it! It’s Mother’s Day weekend and while everyone and their Mother will be busy at brunches, I took the alternative route and found some things that she’ll truly be smiling about!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 28 – Tuesday, January 2

December 28, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Habari Gani Brothers and Sisters! Happy Kwanzaa to you all! Well, here we are—the last Rundown of 2017 and what a journey it has been! It’s been an honor and a privilege giving you all, the community, all the goods, deets and beats pulsating through these Queen City streets!…

The Rundown: Things To Do Wednesday, November 21 – Tuesday, November 28

November 21, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Give thanks brothers and sisters! We are here at one of society’s most celebrated holidays! There’s a few things cooking in the QC this weekend and of course, your man, The Black Ferris Bueller has got the delicious cultural fixin’s for your soul!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29

October 26, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings all you guys and ghouls! Halloween 2017 is here and the horror has hit the QC with all sorts of fun and frightening events! There’s a lot of things, tricks and treats in store for the minions this weekend so be sure to have those costumes ready for loads of endless fun! …

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, November 2 – Tuesday, November 7

October 2, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone? We have a JAM-PACKED weekend in the Queen City! There’s over 40 things to get into and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! I’m already having an issue of deciding what I will do, but if you want to really know what’s bumpin;’, jumpin’ and pumpin’ out here in these streets, check out my “Hot List” below!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, October 19 – Monday, October 23

September 19, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events. However, if you want to celebrate alongside with them, I’ve cultivated a special list of goodies just for you!…