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Original content by FinickyLady with 2019 updates by EatDrinkCLT I scream, you scream, we all scream… Summer time means you’re obliged to eat as much ice cream as possible.  Here are the 29 best spots for the deliciousness. Charlotte Ice Cream Elizabeth Creamery1601 Elizabeth Ave. Tucked in between some of Charlotte’s favorite fine dining restaurants and along the […]

Get your appetites ready! There is plenty of foodie news and must-try menus to round out your May. Where you’ll find us dining: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Open now: The Stanley in Elizabeth The much-anticipated opening of this farm-driven restaurant owned and operated by James Beard Nominated Chef Paul Verica and his son Alex is now open. Expect […]

This week smells like summer… we’ve got baseball, outdoor concerts, plays, birds of prey and family-fun for Memorial Day. Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center Carolina Raptor Center This quarterly event focuses on creating a science-based experience for homeschoolers and their teachers. Enjoy the Meet the Raptors Presentation and Bird Beak Buffet Activity. Bring your […]

We’ve almost made it through May-cember Moms. Before you breathe a sigh of relief, have you booked your kids summer schedule? No worries, scoop has done the research and come up with great camps that still have opening for all ages and all interests. Bonus: some even include lunch options and late pick ups. When […]

Keep your summer body looking beach-ready while building endurance, promoting cardiovascular health, and having fun at these local walking and running events- we have everything from fun runs to 5k’s to 10k’s. Post-race finish lines are also a great way to meet new people that share an interest with you like- surprise- fitness. We have […]

It’s the last holiday before schools let out for Summer. No matter what you’re doing this Memorial Day, it’s always fun to get a little patriotic. Red, white and blue not your thing? We’ve rounded up outfit options from the Charlotte boutiques for everyone whether you’re attending a backyard BBQ or something a bit dressier. […]

Ready for a night out that gives back to an amazing Charlotte charity? GOLF FOR A CURE presented by Modern Nissan of Lake Norman, benefits THE ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION and requires no golfing experience (thank goodness). There will be food, cocktails, a silent auction…and of course a chance to try your hand at golf. You know […]

  Now through October 28, 2018, THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART presents Wrestling the Angel, an exhibition that examines how religion and sacred art appear in work made by seemingly secular, avant-garde artists. The works on view critically investigate the role of religion and spirituality as both a social component and as a visual […]

Don’t let the threat of summer thunderstorms keep you from enjoying the best this weekend has to offer. Grab an umbrella and take note of what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND I Dream May 18- 20, 24-25 | 430 S Tryon St. This modern rhythm and blues opera recounts the final 36 […]

We all know that the short winter days can be brutal.  You go to work and it’s dark. You come home from work and it’s dark.  Ho hum. But it’s finally that time of year again when we can break out of our winter slump.  Now that the sun shining until almost 8:30 pm, even […]

Mark your calendars for major sales and a fun event this week going on in Charlotte plus shop what’s new in the boutiques. We’re loving this year’s Spring styles and are rejoicing that we can finally go sleeveless again, even if it does mean we’re back into shaving season.  Traditions Interiors Semi-Annual SALE with up […]

Looking for an easy, in-town getaway? One you can snag anytime you happen to have a sitter or parent who can stay over and give you all a much needed break? We love the Couples Night Out deal at the Hampton Inn & Suites Southpark in Phillips Place. The rooms have been completely renovated, and […]