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August is Black Philanthropy Month and here in Charlotte, a celebration and recognition effort is being led by #BPM2020CLT, the initiative of the New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) and several local organizations. What is Black Philanthropy Month?  Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), held every August, was created in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland […]

The Boutique Blowout is back for 2 days only this week, scaled down with fewer vendors to give you plenty of SPACE to distance + masks and hand sanitizer provided This Thursday & Friday 10am-6pm 💖 all our goodies will be $1-$35 😋 see you this Thursday 🌸 location : 3920 Sharon rd… 3 doors […]

While it may not be Napa, North Carolina is home to almost 200 wineries that are spread out across the state all the way from the sandy coast to the mountains. Bonus, all are accessible not by plane but in the car, many nearby enough for a day trip. Don’t want to drink and drive […]

Feeling lucky? Gather your closest lilies and phillies for a few bets. Backyard style. The 147th Kentucky Derby will run on Saturday, May 1, with limited attendance. Hosting your own Derby Party will be a little trickier, as you try to manage safe, vaccinated gatherings. But we love a good challenge. Smaller guest lists are […]

The Common Application officially opened on August 1st – here’s what you and your student need to know. Guest post contributed by Garrett Educational Consulting. What is the Common App? The Common Application is a digital undergraduate college admission application system that allows students to apply to over 800 universities and colleges in 49 states, […]

Tent Sale at Theory Design Studio This Saturday, 8/22, Theory on East Blvd is hosting a tent sale outside in their back lot. The entire store will be 20% off and there will be a 75% clearance on their model home furnishings inventory. Social distancing & mask wearing in play, plus a limit on the […]

No matter how you plan to celebrate the upcoming weekend, we have no shortage of ideas. Read on for more than 20 ways to spend this weekend in Charlotte. VENTURING OUT Enjoy Charcuterie and Wine in the GardensAugust 18-21 (check for weekly times) | The Duke Mansion The gardens at The Duke Mansion are back […]

In this article, we shared with you Garrett Educational Consulting’s suggestions on several colleges in the SE that, while not conducting in person tours, are open for visits and touring on your own. This week, GEC covers school’s that are still open for in-person, college-led tours. Guest post by Garrett Educational Consulting, a full-service, academic […]

You’ve landed on an ‘old’ article, the info below may well be outdated. please link thru HERE for our latest update. Even though it seems like a big orchard would allow you plenty of space to safely socially distance and enjoy a safe outing, some U Pick orchards can get pretty crowded. We’ve checked through […]

By now it is probably safe to say we have all run the emotional gamut of COVID-19. Some days we “do it for the safety of others” other days we’re just flat out over it. The reality is, this is our normal and like it or not, it is our way out. Today we’re subscribing […]

Campus tours are certainly one of the most helpful tools when deciding where to apply to colleges. Unfortunately, conditions have caused most schools to momentarily paused their campus tours and information sessions due to COVID-19. However, there are still schools that are going above and beyond to serve any prospective students interested in enrolling to […]

From sales, to yacht yoga and school supplies drives, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your weekend around the Queen City. Whether you’re venturing out or enjoying virtual events from home, here’s our guide to what to do this weekend. VENTURING OUT VANA South End opens August 13 From Bardo’s Chef Michael Noll, VANA […]