Nope, no April Fool’s jokes in here. Just a weekend full of fun events for dog-lovers, winos, antique hunters and everyone in between. Here’s our weekly round-up of where to go and what to do this weekend: Metrolina Spring Extravaganza Metrolina Antique and Vintage Market Wednesday, March 30-Sunday, April 3 Spring cleaning? How about […]
Ahh spring. In Charlotte it’s a brief but beautiful transition from months of winter cold into hot & humid temps in the 90s. Every year it seems like summer starts earlier ~ or maybe that’s just my reaction to peeling off the layers in April and realizing my beauty bootcamp is long overdue. DLVSC to the spring […]
Nothing screams summer’s almost here more than a sunny day spent picking fresh fruit at a farm close to home. Luckily for us, there are plenty of options in and near the Queen City. Use our guide to ” pick your own ” produce farms in Charlotte to start planning your outings now. It’s not […]
When are the portrait sessions? Saturday, April 9th, Sunday, April 10th, Saturday, April 23rd, and Sunday, April 24th. How much does one session cost and what does it include? The sessions for SCOOP readers are $275 (down from $300). It includes 25 minutes of shooting and 15 high resolution professionally edited digital images. How long will […]
Grab your sun hats and comfortable shoes, because April means spring gardening and spring Garden Tours. Whether you’re a local or up for some jet setting {ok, road tripping} in the name of colorful blooms, we’ve rounded up the best garden events in the Queen City and nearby NC / SC locales. For the […]
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It’s Prom Time in the QC. The season starts in early April and goes on, seemingly forever, one school after the next. They always look so cute descending in a horde on the prom-popular restaurants. The girls have been shopping for weeks. The boys? Let’s just say if you have a son, you know, What […]
Spring break has arrived for most of us this week. Enjoy yourself around the Queen City with less traffic and fewer people out and about. Check out a restaurant you’ve never tried (see our NEW Kids Eat Free post), visit one of our many parks, or take part in one of the many events and activities […]
This spring, the wide collection of denim offered in the stores is hotter than ever. The local boutiques are filled with irresistible washes and plenty of styles to choose from. Bright white denim is still a favorite along with distressed looks and frayed cut-offs. New extreme flares are also a must-have. This season you’re sure to come across a style […]
We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast and most sought-after views and attractions in the North Carolina […]
One of my favorite things to do when the days get longer and warmer is to have supper on a patio…preferably someone’s other than my own, and even better if my kids can be fed for free or almost free. Here’s our list, patio places first, of when and where kids eat free (or almost […]
Dinner is served! Clean Catch Fish Market on Selwyn is having a sale on crabcakes Thursday, just $9 each. And speaking of crabs, don’t miss Capitol & Poole Shop’s 5th annual beach week and Low Country Boil happening Tuesday, April 5th. Celebrate Easter with The Pink Hanger this weekend. Draw an egg with a peep […]
