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Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, and the QC is full of ways to celebrate and support. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. According to […]

Looking for small-town living that’s not too far from the city? Head down Highway 74 to these three charming towns that are close enough to enjoy the amenities of uptown, but filled with enough activities, restaurants and events to stand on their own. Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail were once hidden gems just to […]

I DREAM is one of Opera Carolina’s most popular Charlotte performances, so much so that they have brought it back for a reprisal this September. Revised for the 2021 performances, the new version coming to Opera Carolina includes new music and a completely revised script to bring to life this remarkable story.  I Dream is a […]

Charlotte’s Pride celebration is unlike any other city’s in the world. “What sets us apart is that we’re not a big city pride or a small town pride,” says Charlotte Pride Communications Director Matt Comer. “You can come to Charlotte Pride and have a very intimate experience with your friends and family in an atmosphere […]

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. […]

Whether you’re spending summer with your toes in the sand or hitting the rooftops bars (or both), it’s the perfect time to dive into the latest reads. There are plenty of hot new books hitting the shelves, from beach read bestsellers to page-turning thrillers by a local author and a former president. Stock up on […]

Beatrice (Bea) Moise is busy. As a Board-Certified cognitive specialist and parenting coach, she spends many days helping parents navigate the behavioral and academic issues that can come with autism, ADHD, and more through her company A Child Like Mine, LLC. Other days, she’s on television giving parenting tips on shows like WCNC’s Charlotte Parenting […]

Ready to step away from the hustle and bustle of uptown and into a more relaxed way of life? Lakeside living may be calling your name. And there’s no need to venture too far from the QC — we’re fortunate to have several gorgeous lakes within a short drive. But what’s it really like to […]

April Smith knows the service industry. In high school and college, she spent more than five years working in a restaurant as everything from hostess to prep-cook, learning everything she could about customer service and thriving under pressure. Years later she was able to put this knowledge to use for her restaurant and brewery clients […]

Katie Garrett’s favorite childhood Christmas gift was a chalkboard on an easel. She’d use it to spend hours educating her stuffed animals about what they’d need to know in life. Now, as the founder of Garrett Educational Consulting, she spends her days helping students figure out their next steps in life. And when a student […]

Clutter means different things to different people. For some, a disorganized pantry or messy playroom is a minor inconvenience, easily fixed. But for others, it can be overwhelming, embarrassing and just plain exhausting to live with. No matter what level of clutter you’re experiencing, Laurie Martin and her team at Simplicity Organizers can help. Laurie […]

Nesha Pai’s life changed with a single “Jerry Maguire” moment. Sitting in front of a male boss who refused to give her a raise because she had a gap in her resume for being a stay-at-home mom for six years, she decided to take a leap of faith (and her largest client) and strike out […]