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It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the weekend – especially with this round-up of events to look forward to. From art openings to menu tastings, here’s what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND Orchid SaleThrough February 14 | UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Just in time for Valentine’s Day, UNC Charlotte […]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means reservations are filling up quickly for the biggest date night of the year. We’re here to take the stress out of planning with our list of where to dine this Valentine’s Day in Charlotte. The Stanley1961 East 7th St. via Facebook The intimate and upscale ambiance […]

Whether you’re a vehement Valentine’s Day lover or critical of the Hallmark holiday, we can all agree that it’s a good opportunity to show the ones we care about how much they mean to us. My personal favorite way of showing affection? You guessed it… baked goods! Homemade gifts, in my opinion, mean so much […]

Registration Now Open for “Rise: Social Confidence for The New Generation” Classes Does your child or teen “forget” to look people in the eyes and smile when talking to them in person? Does he/she have a hard time making conversation or even making friends? What about their table manners? Do you feel confident that they […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, Charlottean, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, shows us how to create a fabulous Valentine’s Dinner … effortlessly! I’m excited that my first article for Scoop Charlotte celebrates Valentine’s Day, a time to share the love! For me, this is at the heart (no pun intended!) of entertaining. Welcoming others into our homes is all […]

2918 Somerset Drive, Charlotte, NC $1,795,000 5 Beds | Baths: 4.1 | Sq. Ft.: 5,381 | Listing # 3466473 Built in 2016, this like-new craftsman-style home sits on a .38 acre lot just down the street from Charlotte’s gorgeous Freedom Park. Beautifully designed, it features a bright and open floor plan with incredible outdoor living spaces […]

You know it’s coming, it’s always February 14th. Don’t be last minute Larry (or Louise) and get caught buying a dreaded sampler box of chocolates on your way home from work. We’ve done the leg work for you and put together a list of local chocolatiers and bakeries offering sensational sweets for your Valentines and […]

Things to do with FamilyAmerican Girl Book ClubMint Hill Historical Society The American Book Club will meet at the Mint Hill Historical Society for an informative tour and look back into history. After School LEGO ClubMooresville Public Library Children can use their imagination and STEM-based learning skills to create with LEGOs. Free Wednesday Evenings at […]

In February, Orange Goes Red. In the month of February, Orangetheory Fitness will be joining forces with the American Heart Association as Orange Goes Red.  Fitness and health, especially heart health, are pillars of the Orangetheory workout and have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease.  So OTF is offering, for the first time […]

Valentine’s Day may get all the attention, but we know February is all about our Galentines. Whether you’ll gather for a gallery opening, hands-on DIY class or some wine-sipping, here are our picks for the best girls nights out ALL this month in Charlotte: SIPS & BITES February Cocktails at the Duke MansionMonday – Thursday […]

Irritability? Lack of concentration? Insecurity? Physical complaints? If your teenager is showing any or all of these symptoms, they are most likely suffering from the growing phenomenon of teenage angst. Studies show that the angst and anxiety diagnoses are steadily increasing as we see changes in social media, helicopter parenting, and kids feeling overwhelmed by […]

Need motivation to leave the house during the (hopefully last) bit of winter weather? Look no further. You’ll be rushing to make reservations for a night out with our look at what’s new and what’s coming soon to a menu near you: WHAT’S OPEN NOW Barcelona Wine Bar via Facebook New to South End’s Design Center, […]