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Dragons, bugs, dancing, eating new foods, learning new things, getting muddy and more are in store for you this week. Have fun. Bug Lab Discovery Place Science Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models, hands-on activities and challenges get you up-close with insects and their […]

by co-contributors Erin Breeden and Susan McDonough and sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. We may only be a few weeks into 2019, but this year is already shaping up to be a big one for many of the all-star women in Charlotte. We are excited to present you with the Women to Watch in […]

We may be deep into chilly winter temps, but the Mint Museum Auxiliary annual Winter Party is heating things up in the QC on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Cuban style. You’ll want to grab some maracas and get your tickets now for a festive & fab evening with Cuban music from the Orquesta Mayor Band, […]

  “Change doesn’t come in your comfort zone, it comes from your edge,” says Liz Hilliard, owner and creator of Hilliard Studio Method. Liz Hilliard and the team at Hilliard Studio Method are dedicated to not just helping you get in shape, but empowering you to be strong in all aspects of your life. Their […]

Already planning ahead to the weekend? Same here. Fill your calendar with a visit to the opera, a night out at the museum, wine tastings and more. Our guide to what to do this weekend in Charlotte: FEATURED EVENT Moffett Wine Dinner January 23 | The Stanley | 7 p.m. At this intimate wine dinner, guests […]

It may be January but we have our eyes on all things Spring. The boutiques are clearing out Winter and giving us inspo for warmer weather.  Check out what’s new, what’s on sale and one job opening in the QC.    BEDSIDE MANOR      PAUL SIMON WOMEN – LAFAYETTE TRUNK SHOW 1/23   What’s […]

Planning a date is the worst I-don’t-have-a crystal-ball activity there is, and it doesn’t get any better with age.  Guaranteeing a good time just by making a dinner reservation and getting Uber is the impossible. So I helped.  I pondered what it would take to meaningfully suggest a great date. Challenge accepted. Challenge delivered: A Guide […]

Question: What’s in its 10th Year but never gets old? Answer: Charlotte Restaurant Week of course! Winter 2019 Queen’s Feast, aka Charlotte Restaurant Week returns this Friday, January 18, and runs through Sunday, January 27, bringing you the chance to enjoy a 3-course dinner at local restaurants for just $30-$35 per person. There are a few key things […]

Check out Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations, enjoy world-premier live theater, take a walk in the woods, have art-based fun, coding for girls and more. Babes in the Woods McDowell Nature Preserve Hit the paved trail with your little one, and experience nature. Registration required. Aboriginal Dot Art Discovery Place Science Learn more about […]

Don’t let the colder weather keep you cooped up in the house all month. Get our and explore what’s happening on the South side of town, from new restaurant openings to Queen’s Feast picks and other must-do events. NEW TO TRY Sweet Dough – Open Now! After opening in Fort Mill in 2017, Sweet Dough has […]

It’s not prom, but it’s still a party, so a dress or dressy outfit is what most girls wear to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Curious about who Sadie is and why she has a dance named after her? Here’s a good article, which also looks at the cultural fit of a the “girls ask the […]

Opera Carolina’s Carmen Brings Spice and Seduction to their She Series Season “Well behaved women rarely make history” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Carmen is certainly one of the unforgettable bad girls who made their mark on history. The scandalously sexy heroine who rocked audiences when she first hit the stage with her smoking, drinking and […]