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Owlet Nature Play Dates Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Owlets receive hands-on craft experiences, nature hikes, songs, stories and free play. Small Stalks Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Explore nature through stories, song, plantings, crafts and play in Lost Hollow. American Girl Book Club Mint Hill Library Kids are invited to American Girl Book Club. Pandas in […]

Warm temps are moving in, the flowers are blooming and love is in the air. AKA, wedding season is officially upon us and we’re ready to answer your forever question of “what do I wear?” You want to be chic and trendy yet event and weather appropriate but still aren’t sure what that looks like. […]

The MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH, located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, opened in 1936 as the first art museum in North Carolina. Today, the first of The Mint Museum’s two locations has a gorgeous park setting complete with a picturesque fountain and brick pathways and provides a beautiful backdrop for […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire, basketball fan, and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers the perfect game time menu your fans will love. It’s March Madness and I’m excited to share the Effortless Entertaining menu that I’ll serve when friends join us to watch the games. Game time is the perfect time to effortlessly entertain. You’ve got […]

When’s the big day? Whether you are planning a year long engagement (some wedding venues need to be booked over a year in advance!) or a 3 month minor miracle, picking your Wedding Date is a BIG DEAL. The timeline is really up to you all, but you might want to consider the following when […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers a new cocktail to enjoy this weekend! Today I give you a favorite spring cocktail — Jalapeño Cucumber Limeade. My daughters introduced me to this cocktail one summer at our club in the mountains. We now make it at home all the time — it’s […]

Whether you’re enjoying with wine for happy hour, kicking off a meal or making it the main course (don’t worry, we do that all the time), everyone loves gathering around a beautiful and tasty cheese or charcuterie board. Here are 17 must-try orders around Charlotte: Dilworth Tasting Room300 East Tremont St. Photo by Kendra Lee […]

From scenic walking paths and mountain biking trails to state parks and whitewater rafting there are so many ways to get fit, active, and healthy in and near Gastonia. We consulted with the doctors and staff at ORTHOCAROLINA’S Gastonia Office at 870 Summit Crossing Pl. as our March experts on Locals Living the Healthy Life, […]

Longtime local team joins the Women’s Premier Soccer League under first female head coach Soccer will soon be on everyone’s lips. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup June 7 through July 7 in France, the United States Women’s National Team seeks their fourth title, and defense of their 2015 crown. Not everyone will travel to […]

If you’re like many other Charlotteans, Vivace is a favorite spot for elegant, upscale Italian dining in a sleek, modern setting. Now south Charlotte pasta lovers can rejoice because the owners of Vivace have opened a new Italian restaurant, Civetta, in the Stonecrest shopping center on Rea Road. Civetta opened its doors in February and […]

Looking to add new flavors to your plate? You’re in luck. We’ve been tracking the latest restaurant news, openings and coming-soon’s in the Charlotte culinary scene, and have rounded them up in our latest EATS update. What you need to know going into Spring: WHAT’S OPENING SOON Pink Cactus Starting March 19, SouthPark will have […]

Tucked between the Starbucks and an office building in the cutest little white house on East Blvd sits Theory Design Studio. Downstairs you will find a fabulous selection of home decor, accessories and gifts for your gals in the boutique while upstairs is the office of an award-winning interior design firm offering services from residential and […]