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Venture out of your comfort zone with a few new events to fill your (possibly three-day) weekend. Here are 25+ ways to enjoy your weekend in Charlotte:     WEEKEND John Williams Unlimited January 12-13 | Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center From E.T. to Jurassic Park, your favorite film scores have one thing in […]

The American Journal of Public Health shared incredible research from Dr. Damon Jones on the link between children’s social skills and their future success. The results were this… “Children who have confident social skills will, later in life,: Be happier Make more money Be more successful Are less likely to be unemployed and have substance […]

Day after day of below freezing temperatures has me hankering for soup. If you’re like me and wanting something hardy and warm on these frigid evenings, take a look at some of the best soups to get us through hibernation this winter: Red Lentil Soup with Sage & Bacon: Did you say bacon?! Yes, I’ll […]

So, your 2018 resolution was to branch out of your normal go-to dinner spots. We’re here to help with a round-up of the most popular new restaurants that opened late last year where you can make reservations now. Plus, some news we’re keeping an eye on for future openings. OPEN NOW Toucan Louie’s 2753 Rozzelles […]

A full wine glass, your favorite heels and your best girls. Nothing’s better than a girls’ night out. Wait, you haven’t got one on the calendar yet for this month? Turns out the only not-so-great part about girls’ night out is actually planning it. We’ve made it easy with a beginning to end guide of […]

Whether you wear your workout clothing to the gym or as ‘athleisure’ around the house and out running errands, athletic clothing has become a staple in just about every woman’s wardrobe over the last few years. Seriously, we love whomever started this trend and made it acceptable to wear sneakers, leggings and a tank to […]

It’s a big week… we are rockin’ woodpeckers, squirrels and nuts, and penguins; while ‘Checkering’ in on ice hockey, ice skating, bees, balloons and more! The Wonderful World of Woodpeckers Crown Charlotte hosted at Discovery Place Nature, Charlotte Monday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. Winter is a great time to observe the Northern flicker, the hairy, the […]

New year means new sales. The stores are making way for new merchandise and are marking down tons of Fall and Winter items perfect for this frigid weather. We’re eyeing the season’s biggest trends on sale like faux fur and velour plus tons of shoes. Shop now before it’s gone.    THE PINK HANGER    […]

It’s official; we’ve made it through the holiday season and into 2018. The Charlotte shops are quickly replenishing with new items after the weeks of shopping madness. We’re starting to see the beginning of some Spring collections in the boutiques, plus fun new items for your home from the home stores.  THE PINK HANGER MONKEE’S  […]

Haven’t gotten around to making a 2018 resolution yet? We’ve got an idea for you: explore something new in your city. Start with our day-by-day weekly weekend guide to the city’s events and happenings. Here’s our round-up for the first weekend of the new year:   THURSDAY First Thursday Downtown Matthews Crawl Matthews Library, 230 Matthews […]

What becomes of a CA born and raised girl when her husband lands a job in the South right as their youngest leaves for college? She goes! She’s all in! This is where I found myself just over a year ago. Almost 50, my whole family within about a 20 mile radius my entire life […]

If you have 30 minutes, you have time for fitness. 9Round Dilworth works so well for so many Charlotteans because it includes everything you need in just 30 minutes: a full-body workout that’s fast, effective and fun. Walk in, work out, walk out. No class schedules to remember. 9Round offers a kickboxing themed fitness program that […]