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The Rundown: Things to do: Thursday, August 22 – Sunday, August 25

February 22, 2019

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s the word family? Summer is winding down and school is right around the corner. But before we send our youth back to the classroom, come and get engaged with all sorts of family fun this weekend!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 29 – Sunday, December 2

August 29, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings good people! I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving was full of love, peace, laughter and good food as mine was. But here we are about to enter the last month of the year with a fresh lineup of hot events guaranteed to push that cold, bitter weather away!…

The Rundown: Things To Do Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22

March 19, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Family! Good to see you all again! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 12

October 9, 2017

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.…

The Rundown: Thursday, August 31 – September 3

July 31, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Hey everyone! It’s Labor Day weekend and the QC is booming with lots of exciting things! There’s something for people of all ages to enjoy and like you, I hope to sink my teeth into some delicious BBQ on Monday!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 23 – Monday, August 28

July 23, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings brothers and sisters! The Black Ferris Bueller is back once more with a weekend jam-packed full of hot flavors! Bands will be blaring, speakers will be blasting and minds will be blown! Yours truly has got a lot to do this weekend and if you’re curious to know what I’ll be getting into, check my own itinerary on my “Hot List” just below.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 3 – Sunday, August 6

July 3, 2017

By: Shawn D. Allison, II Peace everyone. We have finally made it to the weekend and let me tell you—Charlotte is BUZZING this weekend! There’s all kinds of flavors to enjoy from dance parties, live performances, tributes, sports tournaments, arts & crafts workshops and lots more!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, July 13 – Monday, July 16

July 2, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II Family, we have arrived at another weekend! The QC is buzzing with all sorts of vigor and flavor and like you, I can’t wait to get out and experience it! If you really want to know where the real heat is coming from this weekend, check out my “Hot List” below!…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 29 – Monday, July 3

May 29, 2017

By Shawn D. Allison, II What’s good everyone? I hope you all have had a wonderful week. But now, it’s time to relax and enjoy a couple extra days off for Independence Day! There’s tons of fireworks being set off in the QC streets this weekend and if you want to know what’s really going to make the sparks fly, check out the “Hot List” just below!…