The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Family! Good to see you all again! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, April 5 – Monday, April 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Happy Thursday Brothers and Sisters! It’s been a mighty long week, but we are finally here and there’s so much stuff to do in the QC this weekend! There’s all sorts of festivals, plays, concerts and art showcases for everyone to enjoy and if you’re like me, you’re probably going to have to find the nearest laboratory to make clones and experience multiple facets of fun all at once!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Happy Thursday everyone! We have made it to the weekend and what a glorious one it is ahead! There’s all sorts of things to get into including the Charlotte Jazz Festival and CPCC Sensoria Festival of the Arts!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 29 – Sunday, April 1
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, Feb. 8- Sunday, Feb. 11
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s happening family? I hope you all have had a wonderful
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
week. But now, it’s time to relax and have fun because there’s all sorts of goodies in “The Rundown” this weekend!…
Cuts and Conversations: How This Barber Became a Community Leader
By Tonya Jameson
Shaun “Lucky” Corbett didn’t plan to be a community leader, but owning a barbershop left him little choice.
People from all walks of life visit Da Lucky Spot on North Tryon Street between East Craighead Road and Atando Avenue.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 11 – Monday, January 15
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings everyone! I hope your new year has been off to a great start so far. As you all know, MLK Weekend is one of Charlotte’s busiest weekends during the year and what better way to celebrate it than with some fun, educational and inspiring events!…
The Rundown: Things to do – Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
What’s happenin’ family? Seems like Mother Nature has brought about another cold spell for us to endure, but we have handled much worse!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 14 – Monday, December 17
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone! “The Hawk” may be out. Jack Frost is giving people the cold shoulder. However, we still keep cool under all the atmospheric pressure, you dig? Check this out, I know it’s rather chilly out there, but your man—The Black Ferris Bueller has found all sorts of goodies this weekend to heat your spirits up and bring warmth to your heart!…
The Explosion of Uptown and South End
By Tonya Jameson
Once again, cranes dot the skylines of uptown and South End. Progress is in the air. You can see it as old stores and offices in the center city become piles of concrete and rubble, only to be resurrected as shiny stores, condos and office buildings.…