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Make At Home Blood Orange Margarita

Feb 15, 2020 | Susu

Guest post & recipe by Tamu Curtis, of LiberateYourPalate.com February 22 is National Margarita Day, a day I celebrate in its full expression every year. I’m often asked in my cocktail classes what is my favorite drink, and I never really want to answer that question for a couple of reasons, one being that I’m […]


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Kendra Scott x Sophia’s Lounge, Yogapalooza, Chocolate & Beer, Skate & Date, & More President’s Day Weekend Things To Do – 2/13

Feb 12, 2020 | Allison

It’s almost time to start planning ahead to the (long) weekend. We’re making it easy with our day-by-day guide to what to do this President’s Day weekend in Charlotte. Still looking for Valentine’s Dinner Date Ideas? Our picks for that are here. ALL WEEKEND Chopin Piano Concerto 1Feb. 14-16 | Knight Theater Treat your date […]



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Try a ‘Lychitini’ for a Hot New Cocktail to Serve This Weekend

Feb 10, 2020 | Susu

Whether your love is sweet or spicy this sexy Asian influenced cocktail brought to you by Tamu Curtis of Liberate Your Palate is a sure way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Lychitini 2 oz Burnett’s Vanilla Vodka 1 oz Lychee Simple Syrup (recipe below) 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 1 Dried Chili Pepper  Directions: Break chili […]


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Shopping for Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year

Feb 9, 2020 | scoop team

Classic Blue, Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, is described by Pantone as “elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” The New […]



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Date Night Dresses:
LUXE, LOW, & LOCAL

Feb 7, 2020 | scoop team

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we know the most important thing to figure out isn’t what to get your S.O; it’s what to wear. Luckily, shopping is our specialty and CLT has so many great stores ready to outfit you for that special date. So, if you’re still looking for that perfect dress, leave […]



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Major Outdoor Sale, Earth Fare Closing, Blowout Sale, Heart Sweaters, 75% Off Clearance, New CBD Store + New in CLT Stores This Week

Feb 5, 2020 | scoop team

Kendra Scott SouthPark Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit UNC Charlotte on Wednesday 2/5 This Wednesday, February 5th, Kendra Scott is hosting a fundraiser to benefit UNCC. The anniversary of the UNC School Shooting is approaching this spring. Shop the Kendra Scott Valentine’s Day Collection and 20% of all sales will benefit UNC Charlotte. Earth Fare filed […]


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YogaPalooza, Culture Days, Gallery Crawl, Dressler’s Celebrates, Black Heritage Festival & More. Things to Do This Weekend – 2/7

Feb 5, 2020 | Allison

Fear not – another Queen City weekend is on the horizon. Get to planning with our day-by-day round-up of what to do in Charlotte this weekend. ALL WEEKEND ASC’s Connect with Culture DaysFeb. 7-8 | Various locations Here’s your chance to explore diverse arts, science, history experiences across Charlotte-Mecklenburg for free. The fun starts with […]



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Fossil Finds, NASCAR Fun, Sensory Sunday, Basketball, Wildlife, Jewish Film Festival and More Things to Do with Family this Week 2/4

Feb 2, 2020 | scoop team

Ready for some basketball or maybe to dig for dinosaurs? There’s lots of outdoor fun too from getting messy with mud to making snowflakes… possibly the only ones kids may see in Charlotte this winter! Charlotte Hornets Vs Orlando MagicSpectrum CenterMonday, February 3, 7:00 p.m.Watch the Charlotte Hornets take on the Orlando Magic. Community Preschool […]


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