Events

The Rundown: Things to do Friday, May 6 – Sunday, May 8

FRIDAY, May 6 If you all are in the traveling mood and want to get out of Charlotte for the weekend, take I-85 N up to Durham for the weekend-long “Art of Cool Festival 2016!”  The Art of Cool Festival (AOCFEST) is a progressive jazz and alternative soul music festival located in downtown Durham.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 19 -Sunday, May 22

By Shawn Allison Peace & love Queen City Brothers & Sisters!  Once again, it’s time for your Weekend Rundown provided by yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller!  Now it is scheduled to rain most of the weekend but do not let that hinder you from stepping outside the house to engage and enjoy some of the great treats lined up for this weekend.…
Wellness

5 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

By Lashawnda Becoats As we stay connected to what everyone is doing via social media, television and conversation, it’s easy to see how feelings of inadequacy can creep up on you. Unfortunately, this type of emotional drain is more common than most people would like to admit.  …
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1

By Shawn Allison Hey Queen City!  This weekend is scheduled to have some absolutely GREAT weather.  And what goes with great weather?  A LOT OF GREAT EVENTS.  So everyone get ready for The Weekend Rundown of get-downs around Crown Town.   THURSDAY, April 28 Brothers & Sisters, where will you connect with your next customer or client, vendor or partner? …
Wellness

7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life

By Elizabeth Colen Ever thought of improving your life? Sure, you have. We all have and many of us talk ourselves out of it because we think it has to be all consuming, a total life transformation.   We tend to get overwhelmed and never move forward.…
Finance

5 Things To Remember When Buying A Home

By Marsha Barnes We all have many things in life that are our first. First day of school, college, first love, or our first or even second home. There’s typically tons of research that goes into planning major milestones and I’ll say that buying a home is pretty huge.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do April 21 – 24

Peace, Queen City Brothers & Sisters!  I’ve got another fun weekend for you filled with lots of music, art, delicious eats and other special treats!  The weather is scheduled to be terrific this weekend, so I want EVERYONE to get out and enjoy themselves! …
Wellness

Are You A Food Addict?

By Elizabeth Colen When you hear that a person is an addict, you might think of a toothless, scratching, shivering, hunched over person that makes you want to cross the street when you see them. I am a food addict and no one would picture my face when we talk about food addiction.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do April 7-10

What’s going on Queen City?  I’m back again with a rundown full of activities guaranteed to make your head spin!  Our city is scheduled to have some rather cool weather, so before you head out make sure you bundle up.  And without further adieu, here we go!…