Yowza! I hope you got your rest this week because this weekend looks to be on and poppin’ (do the kids still say that?). Check out the best of the best I found for you this weekend. A very cool new lifestyle boutique, Sweet Magnolia, celebrates it’s grand opening Thursday-Saturday. The first 100 guests get […]
We’re well into the dog days of summer, and what do you have to show for your CLT weekends? If you need more checkmarks on your Charlotte Summer bucket list, this week and weekend will help you get there. Here’s the round-up: Ride the New Charlotte Streetcar Goldline Starting Tuesday, July 14 Take a […]
A new handcrafted cocktail promotional tour debuts in Charlotte in a few weeks, with a slew of local hot spots involved. The Cheers to the Queen City Summer Cocktail Tour is a curated tour of the season’s handcrafted cocktails from Charlotte’s best restaurants and bars. To take part in the “self-guided tour” you just buy a […]
July marks the beginning of Thursday Night Flights with the Carolina Raptor Center. This Thursday, July 9 will kick off the season of Eats, Beaks, and Brews. Carolina Brew Masters will be the host brewery. Guests can vote on their favorite home brew and the winner gets a small batch brewed at D9 Brewery in […]
Now that 4th of July weekend has come and gone, summer is officially more than halfway over.. In a few short weeks the kids will be heading back to school and “summer hours†at the office will be over. Are you craving one more vacation weekend, but not up for another 3-4 hour road trip to […]
Now that you’re back from your July 4 vacay, stick around the Queen City this weekend because there’s a lot going on. Here’s the itinerary for your weekend “staycation”: Vivace’s New Bar Bites Menu Ongoing, served Monday-Friday from 4PM-6PM Vivace Charlotte Plan a happy hour at Vivace’s sunny patio (one of Charlotte’s best, in our opinion) to […]
Tracy Curtis is a humorist, writer and speaker. Her weekly family humor column appears every Sunday in the Charlotte Observer, and she is now contributing a monthly perspective on parenting to scoop. Enjoy! Ah, the beach. You know what I love about the beach? It’s so easy. You just go out there, plant yourself in […]
We put together this list of things to do for our sister site scoopCharlotte. I know all of you LKN Alums already know all of this info, however it is a great reference for family & friends in town visiting this summer, or anyone new to the area. Our list includes a little bit of everything, from […]
It’s the 4th of July, ladies. Grab your fav bev, your friends, and watch those fireworks explode! We found some great spots to ensure you have more than enough action this Independence Day. 4th of July Extravaganzas Pack a picnic and take the family to Latta Plantation from 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 3 for Botta […]
Where are you watching Fireworks this year? If you aren’t sure yet, we have some of the most popular spots laid out for you. Many of these are accessible by land or sea (the sea being big bad Lake Norman) so decide if you want to lounge in a lawn chair or be chauffeured around […]
Tis the season for warm weather happy hours and patio parties, or just a drink on the porch watching the sunset. We teamed up with Winestore in Morrison Shops and their Certified Sommelier and Vice President Ian Coyne to bring you the top wines that should be gracing your patios this summer. But we’re not done yet. […]
Stay close to home this holiday weekend to see just how the QC celebrates Independence Day. Whether you’re looking for the best places to watch fireworks, deals and steals or a festive celebration, we’ve got your back. Without further adieu, here’s the round up of your 4th of July options: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Celebrate […]
