We all love a good CLT Instagram moment. There’s nothing glossier than her skyline with her diamond cut edges. But there’s also the deeper parts. The stuff with meaning. A lot of Charlotte’s best is in her tree-lined streets. Her events. Her heritage. Her growth. Her food. Her drink. Those of us who love her. […]
Husband-and-wife team chef Gregory “Greg” Collier and Subrina Collier launched the inaugural BayHaven Food & Wine Festival on Juneteenth this year, selling tickets to the three-day festival happening Oct. 22-24 in Charlotte. The festival will be a celebration of Black foodways, Subrina says, aimed at raising awareness of and creating opportunities for Black experts in the […]
We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the hottest travel deals this month, departing from Charlotte, North Carolina. Because this edition’s 8 trips are such a steal, you’ll be able to squeeze more fun out of your 15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips – essentially, they’ll help you travel more and better than ever. We’ll […]
Historically, sunflower season peaks in our area in July, with a two week period in early July for the best blooms, depending on annual rainfall and temps. However, we’ve seen photos in August in years past where there were still plenty of blooms. The best way to plan your trip is to visit the web […]
It’s the weekend we have all been waiting for, the one we prepare for every year with pre-planned outfits, shopping lists and a calendar chock-full of fun ways to celebrate the 4th of July. Put your game face on and get ready to love the heck out of America with all kinds of events around […]
We missed getting together for firework shows last 4th of July, but this year the party is back on! Even better news: July 4th lands on a Sunday this year, so expect the party to go through the weekend. Plan to attend your annual favorite, try something new or, for the hardcore fireworks fan, do […]
For the Party From The Buttercup on Providence From Abode on East Blvd Whether you decorate or gift, these Lemondaisy items are always a bit hit. What to Wear From KK Bloom Boutique On Selwyn Ave and online From Onward Reserve in the Park Road Shopping Center or online From Neiman Marcus in South Park […]
So far in our 15 Summer Trips to fill 15 of your summer weekends we’ve been to: music festivals in Charleston and Savannah, the “Little Grand Canyon,” beaches along the East Coast with June travel deals, an island with wild ponies, a lesser known Carolina mountain town, St. Augustine for a stateside taste of Spain. […]
When I was a child, summer felt like it was filled with ways that my parents kept me occupied. The majority of my summer was filled with band camps and summer reading. We traveled as a family and loved seeing my closest cousins and spent time with them. Summer felt short as a child, I […]
It’s officially summer and everyone around town certainly knows how to make the most of it! Take your pick of festivals, outdoor markets, live music and more. Start celebrating America a little early this year and get ready for the next few weeks as we all live our best summer lives in the Queen City. […]
With Dr. Erin Hodges With so many choices, how do you know you’re buying the right sunscreen? Follow these tips from a board certified Dermatologist to help you decide. A good sunscreen is a healthy skin essential year-round, but there’s a lot to consider when making the choice. Sunscreen is not a one-size-fits-all since everyone […]
With fall sports around the corner, summer is a great time to get a leg up on the competition, add new skills, improve performance, and avoid the summer slide. At OrthoCarolina’s Sports Training Center summer camps, your child will learn from experienced personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches who train not only young athletes but […]
