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Music, Music and More Music…Things to do with Family this Week – May 1

Apr 29, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]


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10 Creative Ways to Drink Tequila: Crafted by 2 Charlotte Mixologists.

Apr 28, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]


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Helping Your Middle School Child Find Balance

Apr 28, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]


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Step by Step Guide on How to Host the Best Kentucky Derby Party

Apr 27, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]


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What’s New for Spring at Front Door Fabrics & Interiors

Apr 27, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]


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We Shop the New Storey Home in Dilworth.

Apr 26, 2017 | scoop team

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 […]



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Spring Fashion Reigns Supreme at the Mint Museum Auxiliary Room To Bloom Symposium

Apr 26, 2017 | Susu

On Wednesday, April 5th, Charlotte’s swans gathered for the annual Mint Museum Auxiliary Room To Bloom Symposium at Charlotte Country Club. This is a “welcome-to-spring” ritual for hundreds of Charlotte women, and is always both a wonderful and SOLD-OUT event, as well as a fashion feast for the eyes. Florals and color perennially come out for show […]


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SALE OVER –>Elizabeth Bruns 40% Off Jewelry Sale Starts This Saturday 4/29/17.

Apr 26, 2017 | scoop team

THIS SALE HAS ENDED. Now THIS is a celebration! Favorite Charlotte jewelry store ELIZABETH BRUNS is having a spring sale with 40% off their simply gorgeous selection of fine jewelry. The sale celebrates Spring, Mother’s Day, Graduations, Brides and above all, 40 years of ownership by current proprietor Wilson Glasgow. This is the deepest discount Elizabeth Bruns […]


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Party Pics from ISF Coffee For A Cure. Greg Olsen, Molly Grantham, Emily Maynard and…YOU?

Apr 25, 2017 | scoop team

The Isabella Santos Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cure last month, with a two-day event to raise awareness and funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, and to educate community members on the importance of bringing pediatric cancer treatments home to Charlotte. The event raised $185,000, with donations continuing to come in.  It […]


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Getting a Good’s Night Sleep Over 40.

Apr 24, 2017 | scoop team

Women are known as the fairer sex, which is why it’s truly UN-fair that we’re twice as likely as our male counterparts to suffer sleep issues. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function well the next day. However, the average 30-to-60-year-old woman only gets six […]



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