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The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 12

October 9, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Salutations family! I hope you all have had a fantastic week as I have. The election has concluded and it’s now time to move our city in a new and more progressive direction. To get things started, I encourage everyone to get their feet moving in the direction of some of these delightful events I have found for you all this weekend.…

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!…

The Rundown Of Things To Do: Thursday October 12 – Monday, October 16

September 12, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Yo, what’s good everyone? There’s a ton of stuff in the QC this weekend and like you, I’m just itching to get out here and make the most fun of it all! Lots of festivals to choose from, events that are sure to lift your spirits and all the music in the world to give your soul a boost of happiness!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, October 5 – Monday, October 9

September 5, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Brothers and Sisters, we have made it to the weekend and there is a lot to do in these QC streets! So many festivals that it’ll make your heads spin, so much fun to indulge in, it’s going to be a weekend worth remembering!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, September 21 – Tuesday, September 26

August 21, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Here we are everyone—the Autumn Equinox has descended upon us and while the weather may start to get noticeably cooler, the events are still bringing the heat! From festivals, to HBCU-themed events, culinary digs and cultural jigs, there’s a lot to get into out here!…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, September 14 – Sunday, September 17

August 14, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good in the neighborhood family? I first want to thank each of you for all of the wonderful birthday love that you extended to me upon last weekend. I am greatly appreciative. However, the celebration will continue all month long and this weekend, there’s a lot more stuff to get into!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 23 – Monday, August 28

July 23, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings brothers and sisters! The Black Ferris Bueller is back once more with a weekend jam-packed full of hot flavors! Bands will be blaring, speakers will be blasting and minds will be blown! Yours truly has got a lot to do this weekend and if you’re curious to know what I’ll be getting into, check my own itinerary on my “Hot List” just below.…

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, August 10 – Monday, August 14

July 10, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! I hope everyone has been in great spirits this week as I have. Once again, there’s a lot of fun and colorful stuff to get into this weekend and if you read to see what all is in store, you’ll want to get out the house and get busy!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 3 – Sunday, August 6

July 3, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Peace everyone. We have finally made it to the weekend and let me tell you—Charlotte is BUZZING this weekend! There’s all kinds of flavors to enjoy from dance parties, live performances, tributes, sports tournaments, arts & crafts workshops and lots more!…

You are the choices you make

July 3, 2017

By Elizabeth Colen A friend of mine shared a statement with me that she heard at a funeral. It was so profound to me that I would like to share it with you. “When you are born, you look like your Mom and Dad, but when you die you look like the choices you’ve made.”…