Month: March 2017

2017 March/April

Essential Oils: The Beginner’s Guide

March 24, 2017
By Tonya Chavis Keener Have you noticed the increasing popularity of essential oils? These days, it’s hard to miss a display at popular grocery, big box or department stores. Although their popularity has recently grown, essential oils are definitely not new.…
2017 March/April

Queendom Come: the Whitney Austin Collection

March 23, 2017
By Jimese Orange In early 2016, Whitney Austin Kelly took a leap of faith, coupled with a master plan to take her artistic talent from a hobby to being a full-time artist and gallery owner. Today, the Whitney Austin Collection Galleria of Art is poised to be a crown jewel of the Queen City art scene.…
Wellness

How to Meditate in 5 Minutes

March 22, 2017
By Micheal Sinclair Learning how to meditate can be an important part of gaining focus. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1.  Close your eyes and begin to notice your breath. Just notice how it feels to breathe.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, April 20-Monday, April 24

March 20, 2017
By: Shawn D. Allison, II  Greetings brothers and sisters! Get ready for a jam-packed weekend because the QC is bursting will all sorts of energy! From the Charlotte Jazz Festival, to community engagements, artist showcases, Prince tributes, day parties and more, you’ll want to head to the nearest factory to clone yourself to enjoy it all!…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Monday, April 17

March 15, 2017
By Shawn Allison ——-MONDAY 4/17——- Put some mood music in your Monday evening as the good people of On Q Productions returns with another exciting edition of Mo’ Betta at The Morehead Tavern! In honor of National Jazz & Poetry Month, treat your senses to some eclectic delight with some radical jazz numbers, riveting spoken word stanzas and lots more fun!…
2017 January/February Issue

The Festive Life: Your Guide to Outdoor Fun

March 14, 2017
By Jimese Orange   As springtime brings longer days with lots of sunshine, a festive life is here for the taking. There’s no shortage of outdoor entertainment going on just about every weekend throughout the spring, summer and fall. You might not be able to do them all, but this list will help you get started.…
Lifestyle

Spring Forward: How to Shake the Winter Blues

March 14, 2017
By Elizabeth Colen Now that the sun is shining and it gets darker later, we should be bursting with energy. But what if you’re not? Sometimes people need an extra push to get them out of that winter frame of mind while others (like myself) spring into action to get that vitamin D.…