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Jonas Brothers, Puppet Shows, Polar Express, Santa Paws, Farm Fun, Story Time and More Things to Do with Family this Week 11/18

Nov 17, 2019 | scoop team

What a week Scoop has in store for you! There’s something for everyone from nature-based activities to holiday train rides. So grab your little people (and fido!) and get out there and go! ¡Cuba!Discovery Place ScienceNow through – January 1Discover Cuban culture through bilingual experiences including music and games. Pair the exhibit with “Cuba” in […]


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Get A Front Row Seat to the Thanksgiving Day Parade with Our Scoop Discount

Nov 15, 2019 | scoop team

You don’t have to have a ticket to watch the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day parade, since there’s general public, non-ticketed, first come, first served seating along sections of Tryon Street. With crowds of up to 100,000 though, the best bet and the best views will be in the ticketed VIP seats. These are in the two “front […]


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How to Host a Friendsgiving

Nov 14, 2019 | scoop team

Friends are our family. They stand in when parents and grandparents can’t be around. The best kind of friends grab us tight and hold us up when we stumble. They encourage us to be better. To keep going. To get out of the house on the days we can’t escape the weight of our world. […]


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What’s New to Shop in Charlotte Stores this Week?

Nov 13, 2019 | scoop team

It just feels like good shopping weather today. The weatherman is predicting rain til Saturday afternoon, so get out there fast and then save some time this weekend. New in CLT Clothing & Accessory Stores BOEM Boutique KK Bloom New in Home & Gifting Stores Lemondaisy Design Liz Shea Designs Ignite the light for all […]


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Blow Out Sale, Lots of New Stores Open, Ladies Night, Trunk Shows, Closing News & More.

Nov 13, 2019 | scoop team

First & Half Blow Out Sale The stars aligned & First & Half is offering blowout days!! Stop by and enjoy some huge discounts as they BLOW IT OUT! This Wednesday (11/13) 30-75%, Thursday (11/14) 40-75%, Friday (11/15) 50-80% and Saturday (11/16) 50-90%! Open 10-5 / 11-5 on Saturday.  Closing NEWS: West Elm is reportedly […]


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Seafood Thanksgiving, Vegfest, OrderFire & More. What To Do This Weekend – 11/14

Nov 13, 2019 | Allison

Another weekend, another opportunity to get out an explore all that the Queen City has to offer. No need to be overwhelmed by options; we’ve made planning easy with a day-by-day guide of the best events going on this weekend. ALL WEEKEND Stars, Stripes and SousaNovember 15-16 | Knight Theater In celebration of Veterans Day […]


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Liberate Your Holidays with These Easy Cocktail & Punch Recipes

Nov 12, 2019 | scoop team

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Tamu Curtis started her company, Liberate Your Palate, to host hands-on cocktail classes for the at-home enthusiast that are designed to “take the mystery out of mixology.” In her chic, social, and interactive classes guests learn about the history of alcohol […]


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TayloringStyle Shops PSW for Dresses Now

Nov 12, 2019 | scoop team

Recently Erika with TayloringStyle blog did a Style Session with Paul Simon Women here in Charlotte.  If you’re looking for beautiful dresses, Paul Simon Women has you covered! This first Marie Oliver dress ($458) was definitely a favorite.  Wear it casually with sneakers or military boots OR dress it up with heels for your upcoming […]


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Decorate for Thanksgiving with These Picks from the Charlotte Shops

Nov 12, 2019 | scoop team

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering There’s a lot of carved pumpkin centerpiecing going on again this year…including some DIY centerpiece crafting parties that we think need to get on the CLT radar asap. Mix up a batch of seasonal cocktails and have at it, you deserve […]


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Ferris Wheel, Big Bird, Car Seat Checks, Holiday On Ice, Fine Art Friday, Take a Hike Day and More Things to Do with Family This Week 11/12

Nov 10, 2019 | scoop team

There’s lots to learn about and have fun doing this week including hikes and trees, Big Bird and a PEANUTS celebration, ferris wheel, Christmas show, crafts, car show, meet a game warden and more! A Day in the Life of a Game WardenDiscovery Place NatureTuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.Meet Mecklenburg County’s NC Game Warden, Sampson […]



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Check Out This Fab New Locally Owned Biz Created by a 20-Something CLT Woman

Nov 6, 2019 | Susu

Coley Collett Hull graduated from Charlotte Latin school in 2010 and from NC State in 2014. Her love for furniture and textiles started at a very young age as she watched her grandparents pour their heart into their Hickory-based furniture company. After graduation, Coley spent 4 years in New York designing textiles, where she saw […]


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