The long-awaited, much promoted public beach in Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius opens this Saturday morning. The beach can accommodate 500 persons, 127 swimmers, 130 for parking and will be staffed by lifeguards daily during open hours (10:30am-7:00 pm). Admission to the park is $3 per car for county residents and $5 for non-residents. There […]
It’s finally here. The unofficial start of summer and a whole extra day of weekend fun. Here’s our round up of what to do and where to go this Memorial day weekend in Charlotte: The Last Thursday for Sunset at the Metropolitan Thursday, May 26 Metropolitan For the last weekend in May, Sunset at […]
If you listen to Channel 96.1 during your morning commute, you’ll instantly recognize Lindsay Gladden‘s voice. She’s the sweet-sounding Southern girl keeping the guys on The Ace and TJ show in line (or at least trying). Working a morning radio show means her day starts before the crack of dawn, and can keep going long after […]
In the spirit of summer and family vacations, we reached out to our scoop clients who are professional photographers for their tips on how to make the most of the hundreds of summertime photos you are about to take. No need to waste a thousand words on this post! The “pictures” below tell you all […]
We know this time of year gets busy, but we think it’s all the more reason to pencil in some time for fun this weekend. Here’s our guide of what to do and where to go in Lake Norman this weekend: All Star Weekend at Rudder Friday, May 20- Sunday, May 22 The Rusty […]
The weekend’s almost here and it’s time to get out there. Whether you’re looking for live music with a view, a healthy VegFest or to retox with a beer festival, we’re got the lowdown on what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: Sunset at Metropolitan – Featuring Five on Sundays Thursday, May […]
Ah, summer. The air gets hotter, hair gets blonder, skin gets tanner and all we can think about is a cold drink on a breezy patio. Luckily, there’s always something new to do in the 28277. Check it out: EAT/DRINK The Lodge – A Sportsman’s Grill 16640 Hawfield Way Drive (Shops at Ardrey Kell) — Coming soon! […]
This is just about the time each year when we all think of buying a beautiful lake or mountain house. Summer is quickly approaching and getting away to a cool, waterfront home just seems like a divine way to escape and relax. Typically, when Charlotteans think about living on “The Lake”, we think about Lake […]
Memorial Day weekend may mark the unofficial start of summer, but in Charlotte the season kicks off with the Wells Fargo Championship. Once those sundresses and sandals come out for the golf tournament – we’re ready to keep the outdoor party going even on a school night. With a summer of beach trips and poolside […]
It’s time to start planning for the weekend. We’ve done the work for you and rounded up our top picks of what to do and where to go in Lake Norman this weekend: Concord Pedals & Pints Inaugural Bike Ride Friday, May 13 Cabarrus Brewing Company It’s the first ride for the Concord […]
Pull out your planners and pencil in some time for a run for a good cause, a beer dinner and perhaps even a garden tour. We’ve done the work for you, so without further adieu, here’s your weekend itinerary of where to go in Charlotte this weekend: Sunset at Metropolitan – Featuring The Dead […]
Now here’s the legit way to truly welcome spring. Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is having a Champagne Tasting dinner on Thursday, May 26 featuring an array of bubbly ~ perfectly paired with five courses that complement the wines. The event is hosted by Rich Buchanan, Manager of Education for Moet Hennesy USA and not […]
