The Friends of Fourth Ward will host their Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward tour on Saturday, 5/20 and Sunday, 5/21. The Secret Gardens Tour is an urban garden and lifestyle tour in the heart of Charlotte, and it showcases a mix of private gardens, courtyards, rooftop terraces and outdoor living spaces. Most of these are […]
One of our favorite spring garden parties in Charlotte is the Turquoise Tasting, a cocktail party in the garden at The Duke Mansion benefiting American Lung Association’s lung cancer initiative. This year, the Turquoise Tasting will be Thursday, May 18 from 7-10 pm. The evening includes an assortment of seasonal tastings paired with wine or beer, music, raffle baskets […]
National Bike Month = Free Class For Scoop Readers In honor of National Bike month, Flywheel Sports in Charlotte is celebrating with a free class for all new-to-Flywheel Scoop readers. To take advantage of your free NEWBIE class, create an account at HERE, view the schedule, and email HERE to reserve the class date and time of […]
The stars have finally aligned and given us Cinco de Mayo on a Friday. With no school or work the next day, there’s no excuse not to celebrate. Plan ahead with our picks for places to raise a taco (and a margarita) this Cinco de Mayo (or concoct your own fabulous at home celebration with our […]
Getting all dolled up and festive during the day isn’t something we do on a normal basis, so when an event comes around it’s nice to have something in your closet that works for dressy daytime occasions. Not quite WEDDING level dress up, but much nicer than your basic happy hour attire. If you want […]
Join the ladies of Scoop as we welcome patio season at one of our favorite spots to enjoy a cocktail al fresco, REID’S FINE FOODS in SouthPark. Drop by after work on Thursday, May 11th from 6-8pm and enjoy 1/2 price cocktails on the patio with complimentary bites from Reid’s appetizer menu at our May […]
If you or your family members like music, this is your week…the symphony plays Pixar tunes, Carolina Voices sing classic and popular songs, and outdoor concerts kick off as summer gets closer and closer. Get your tickets and enjoy a week full of fun. Charlotte Knights Home Games May 2-7 Game times vary by day […]
Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, so let’s spice-up your festivities with Tequila. Here are 10 Liberations Carefully Crafted by the King & Queen of Crown Town’s Cocktail Scene. Meet Amanda Britton: Originally from New Jersey, Amanda has been shaking her way through the Queen City for over 6 years now. She has a plethora of knowledge when […]
Middle school is an exciting time for students — more freedom to choose classes, a more active social life and more options for sports and extracurricular activities. But all those freedoms can be tough to balance for students who are, at least developmentally, still children. “We need to look at all the different parts of our […]
Gearing up to host a Kentucky Derby party this weekend? Let the Scoop team guide you to your best party yet! Step 1: The first step is making sure you have that Mint Julep recipe perfected in the proper cup. Don’t forget to add a few more options for non-bourbon lovers! Step 2: Set up a […]
Looking to refinish that old chair in the corner? Maybe a new slipcover for your sofa? Look no further than Front Door Fabrics! They also sell more than fabrics- think trims, accessories, lamps, garden stools, pillows and now lighting. Check out the photos below to see their latest arrivals, or find them on Facebook HERE and […]
Looking to spruce up your home this Spring? Look no further than Charlotte’s newest Interior Design, furniture and accessories shop ~ STOREY HOME DESIGN. You’ll find Shelby (Storey) Blackburn and her team tucked into the back of the Teeter shopping center on East Blvd. in Dilworth ~ where that chocolate shop use to be, and at […]
