Month: November 2017

Food

Dilworth Tasting Room Debuts New Fall Menu

November 27, 2017
By Lashawnda Becoats One of my favorite pastimes is eating. I enjoy exploring the queen city not only for the best cuisine but places that also have an inviting atmosphere. Recently I the opportunity to enjoy the new fall menu from Dilworth Tasting Room, the premiere spot in Southend to enjoy delicious cuisine and exclusive wines.…
2017 November/December

Continuing Education Takes Students Down New Path

November 27, 2017
By Tonya Jameson Kids, work, life and foolish mistakes are just a few of the things that prevent people from attaining undergraduate degrees, or even master’s degrees. However, a steady stream of adults, such as Shawn Meachem and Kimberly Powers, are part of the consistent stream of adult learners who are taking online classes and evening courses to get the educations they need to compete in today’s job market.…
Lifestyle

Now Trending: Wallpaper

November 25, 2017
By Cheryl Luckett If it’s true that “what goes around, comes around,” that would certainly explain the reemergence of wallpaper among today’s hottest home décor trends. Many cringe at the mere thought of the notoriously difficult-to-remove decorative wall adornment, but you may have noticed it making its way back to the forefront.…
2017 November/December

Pride’s 2017 ‘Support Local’ Holiday Gift Guide

November 15, 2017
By Jimese S. Orange Charlotte is rich with minority-owned businesses doing big things that make gift giving easy for the holidays. Make a great impression by shopping local and supporting the community with these local goods for your loved ones.  Manifest: 30 Days of Intentional Mantras by Kelley Carboni-Woods This little book of uplifting, life-affirming mantras, accompanied by simple ideas of how to apply them to your daily life, is a gift with transformative power.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 14 – Monday, December 17

November 14, 2017
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!…
2017 November/December

The Explosion of Uptown and South End

November 7, 2017
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.…