CLT

Charlotte is filled with incredible high school female athletes. While the class of 2020 lost months of traditional senior year experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Meet 10 Charlotte area high school female athletes taking their game to the next level. “You get to watch them grow and mature. […]

Summer is here, and that means that we’re on the hunt for spots to (safely) imbibe outdoors with a view. Here’s our updated 2020 list for where to grab a rooftop cocktail or drink in Charlotte: NEW RH Design Gallery SouthPark6903 Phillips Pl Ct. The revamped Restoration Hardware brings a stunning year-round rooftop restaurant to […]

Closings Bad news first ~ a few more CLT stores have announced they are closing. The Milky Way on East Blvd (baby, maternity, nursing items) is liquidating inventory and is currently at 50% off. 3 French Hens (gifts & accessories) on Providence Road at 51 is closing as well, last day to shop will be […]

While you enjoy the weekend, please remember to be cognizant of any COVID-related requirements at your destination and heap on the kindness and patience for everyone you encounter. Also double/triple check hours of operation. Father’s Day 2020: I hope you like home cooking and virtual experiences. I’m kidding… sort of. While you navigate a world […]

From Juneteenth celebrations to Father’s Day fun, there’s plenty to explore in and around Charlotte this weekend. Our top picks for venturing out and staying in: VENTURING OUT SAFELY Watch and Play at Truist FieldVarying dates and hours Head Uptown and enjoy the ballpark in a whole new way this summer. They’re offering a special […]

June 19th, or Juneteenth | Black Independence Day, commemorates the day that Union general Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier, Texas was the most remote of the slave states, with a low presence of Union troops, so enforcement of the […]

Celebrate Black History Month by making an investment in a Charlotte Black Owned, Women Owned Business. Support these ladies by following their social media pages and if you are able, make a purchase. From candles to cheesecakes, event planning to business resources; the following list is a great start to find businesses to support. Another […]

Summer may look a little bit different this year, but one thing remains the same: there’s nothing that can take the place of a cold ice cream cone on a hot day. From Lake Norman to Fort Mill and everywhere in-between, here’s where to find the best ice cream around Charlotte. AROUND CHARLOTTE Amélie’s French […]

Most of the sleep away camps in the NC mountains have elected to cancel for Summer 2020, although a few local faves remain open, like the YMCA’s Camp Harrison and Chattanooga’s popular McCallie Sports Camps, although it (McC) is waitlist only. Two popular boys camps have pivoted to something that may interest you and your […]

Just like the end of the school year, summer camp and traditional summertime fun are going to look different this year. While everyone’s work situation and comfort levels on interaction are different, parents all share the same notion of “How am I going to keep these kids busy this summer?” Charlotte camp organizers have responded […]

By April Boswell, MD Board Certified American Board of Dermatology Honors & Certifications American Board of Dermatology Our skin is the largest organ in the body, but many of us don’t give it the attention it deserves. In early adulthood, our skin starts to show age and sun-related changes, such as brown spots, enlarged pores, […]

The weekend’s almost here, and whether you’re staying in or venturing out, we’ve got plenty of ideas for how to spend it. From reopening to shopping and fun virtual to-dos, here’s what to do and what to do this weekend. VENTURING OUT Shop the Elston SaleWednesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 13 | 10 am […]