2019 – Page 3 – Pride Magazine

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, September 5 – Monday, September 9

September 5, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Peace brothers and sisters! This is the most important weekend of the year—it is The Black Ferris Bueller’s Born Day! What better way to celebrate with all of you in a wide variety of goodies to get into!…

Jyoti’s World Cuisine: A Friedland Family Effort

August 22, 2019

By Hope Yancey Photos by Jonathan Cooper Jyoti and Marc Friedland built a loyal following in Charlotte during the years they owned Talley’s Green Grocery, the natural foods market, café and bakery on East Boulevard that closed its doors in 2008.…

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!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, December 12 – Sunday, December 15

June 12, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone! “The Hawk” may be out and Jack Frost is giving people the cold shoulder. However, we still keep cool under all the atmospheric pressure, you dig? But 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!…

From Boxer to Businessman

May 23, 2019

By Phillip Brown Photos by Ryan Honeyman Boxing and business – dual passions that have fueled Calvin Brock’s life. The entrepreneurially-minded pugilist knew from an early age that one day, he would compete for a world’s championship, and he would come to appreciate the lessons learned along the way, especially from UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business.…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22

May 19, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? Summer 2019 has come to a close and it has been a memorable one for sure. But before we embrace the new season with new vibrations, let’s close out the Solstice with a bang featuring a super dope lineup of all sorts of goodies to indulge in!…

The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, February 13 – Sunday, February 16

May 13, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II Love is in the air family! That’s right everyone, it’s Valentine’s Day weekend and there’s all sorts of goodies to bring lots of warm joy to your hearts! Also, we have the 2020 PRIDE Awards happening this Friday afternoon so be sure to grab your tickets and if you already have a ticket, enjoy yourselves!…