We’re well into “Proposal Season” which starts around Thanksgiving, peaks at Christmas, and concludes with Valentine’s Day. Per The Knot.com, almost 40% of all engagements happen between the months of November and February. Even so, we’re guessing you think about your engagement ring all year long, and over the years. It’s certainly the most important […]
Even though the calendar year has barely begun, it’s already time for many students to begin selecting their courses for next school year. Within the next two weeks, rising eighth graders and above will begin meeting with their counselors to discuss which courses they need to take to stay on track for graduation, which electives […]
It’s time to celebrate as we move yet another week closer to longer days and warmer temps. Don’t let a little rain keep you home this week – we’ve got live performances, art openings, lion dancers to celebrate the New Year and lots of ways to kick-off the month-long celebration of Black History. February is […]
We may be heading into the shortest month of the year, but Charlotte has no shortage of culinary news and restaurant openings to keep us busy all month long. Read on for the latest, plus what’s coming soon. FEATURED EVENTS Buy 4 pizzas, get a $100 gift card at 800° Woodfired Kitchen Have dinner in […]
BEST. CONTEST. EVER. Can’t even begin to say how much we enjoyed meeting so so many of Charlotte’s cutest pets as part of this contest. We got in hundreds of entries, over 350 and counting right down to the wire at midnight! Thank you to each and every one of you who sent in your […]
Neiman Marcus in SouthPark Mall is the obvious choice if you’re looking for a luxe gift for the man or men in your life ~ but you’ll want to head upstairs past the women’s designer section (try mightily to keep your credit card in check here) to the gift section for a unique and often […]
We should give something sweet to the ones we love more often than once a year, and we shouldn’t limit Valentine’s Day gifts just to our spouse or partner. The little kids have it right, give a card to everyone you know. We shopped some of our favorite Charlotte boutiques for ideas on sweet gifts […]
Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, so that’s tricky, but we encourage you to celebrate it a few times over the weekend and then cap it off with a lovely dinner out on the actual 14th. One thing for certain, don’t dawdle on making the reservations as local restaurants continue to book up […]
Ladies, it’s that time of year when we gather to celebrate nothing other than being female. For some, it’s about being single, for others, it’s about celebrating your girls. No matter what, Galentine’s Day is our favorite fake holiday of the year. This year, Galentine’s is on a Sunday ~ it is officially celebrated every […]
We made it through the cold, dark days of January and it seems that spring is almost on the horizon! This week, we’ve got all kinds of options whether you are up for an afternoon outside, an evening with friends or a couch date with the soundtrack courtesy of local Jazz musicians. Take in some […]
Doesn’t matter to us whether you are partnered up or not, wearing pink and red always adds a little pizzaz to your step and brings a pretty color to your cheeks. And V-Day is the perfect excuse. Whether it’s a Galentine’s Brunch, a Heart-Felt Dinner at Home with the family, a Romantic Night on the […]
Although Prohibition is long gone, the popularity of vintage-themed bars is at an all-time high. In Charlotte, speakeasies are no longer just a thing of the past – they’re an exciting way to spend a night out. Not just a cocktail bar, although certainly cocktails are served. The speakeasy is a limited access / often […]
