July 2019 – Pride Magazine

Nico Amortegui Connects Through Art

July 28, 2019

By Hope Yancey Artist Nico Amortegui creates murals, other large-scale paintings and sculptures constructed of wood, cardboard and found objects. He has recently begun learning to make ceramics, such as dishes and African-inspired masks. He might produce 30 ceramic pieces in a week.…

Bridging the Language Barrier: New School Educates the next generation of Mandarin Chinese Speakers

July 11, 2019

By LaShawn Hudson Most parents teach their children not to talk to strangers, but Alicia Miller is often overjoyed when her two young daughters do it. The west Charlotte mother says that,without fail, when they go out in public, Laura, 6, and Kiera, 3, usually start impromptu conversations.…

Catch A Ride with Charlotte’s Newest Transportation Concept

July 11, 2019

By Angela Lindsay If you’re ever in need of a quick trip around town, just wave down one of the multicolored vehicles that resemble a cross between a bubble-shaped electric car and a minivan. The company is called Jaunt—a local company providing locals with free short rides to area locales.…

The Rundown of Things to Do Thursday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 9

July 5, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Seasons Greetings everyone! We are now in the final month of 2019 and it’s been a wild ride so far. To kick off this month, The Rundown is jam-packed with lots of Christmas plays, performances and some totally far out music jams!…