Lifestyle

Charlotte Street Art on The Rise

    By Lashawnda Becoats We were on a mission as we walked through the streets in Brooklyn, past bodegas and nail salons. It was a hot summer day and my friends were tired of all the walking. Bars and restaurants called their names, but I wouldn’t stop until I found it.…
Food

Dilworth Tasting Room Debuts New Fall Menu

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.…
Events

The Rundown: Thursday, November 30 – Monday, December 4

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word everyone? I hope you all have had a wonderful Thanksgiving and full of joy, love and laughter in addition to all the food. However, it is a new week and I’ve got some stuff in store that’ll get your bodies going to bring some energy back to you and lose those calories with all sorts of dance workshops, holiday shopping, art classes, funky music and lots more!…
2017 September/October

Charlotte Independent Schools Pursue Diversity and Inclusion

  By Angela Lindsay Charlotte is booming. Just last year, Forbes ranked it among the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Yet, for all of its world-class progress, the Queen City has found itself ranked at the bottom of an analysis on economic mobility in 50 of America’s largest cities.…
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The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 12

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.…
2017 September/October

Gardens to Light Up Fall Sky with Chinese Lantern Festival

By Eren Simpson This month, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will be transformed into a magical landscape as it becomes home to the Chinese Lantern Festival, featuring 800 lighted lanterns in the form of large wild animals.   Chief Operating Officer Jim Hoffman said the staff of the botanical garden has been working on this exhibit for nearly a year.…