This public art display of 12 life-size sculptures of horses that line Broad Street in Southern Pines ends March 30, and will be followed by the Second Annual Auction. All auction proceeds will benefit the Carolina Horse Park Foundation.
Working with The Mint Museum, artist Carla Aaron-Lopez, a CMS teacher and co-founder of BLKMRKTCLT, wants to recognize the Queen City's artists of color with LOCAL/STREET, a three-day pop-up exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph featuring the work of more than 40 local artists of color and street artists.
What does International Women's Day mean to you?Β We're sharing messages from some inspiring ladies in the Queen City.Β
Three magic words: Nashville Hot Chicken.Β Now add 'vegan' and you have a winning combo for a line out the restaurant door.Β When Best of Both Souls Chef Chenelle Bragg, aka "Nelly," prepares her fan-favorite, vegan chicken sandwich, she knows she's cooking up gold.Β
Get out, see the sights, ride 'Round Town with Rising!Β Each Tuesday and Thursday we scope out a surprise spot around our city.Β The latest locale: Ballantyne!
Light, airy, and colorful - Supperland is one of those restaurants where you'll sneak a snapshot of your food before taking a bite.Β Owners Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel have a knack for that.Β Their other photo-worthy properties, Haberdish, Crepe Cellar Kitchen & Pub, Growlers Pourhouse, and Reigning Doughnuts, are as delicious to the eyes as they are to the palate.
Tired of the same old sights? Ride βRound Town with Rising! Weβre taking you to surprise spots each Tuesday and Thursday. Todayβs stop: NoDa!
Let's face it, we've all seen enough of our own neighborhood in the last year and could use a little road trip 'Round Town.Β Ride along with Rising and explore the historic town of Mint Hill!
It was hard to find a lot of reasons to smile in 2020, but Dr. Alyssa Sprowl and her orthodontics practice, A List Smiles Orthodontics, have managed to keep the Queen City grinning.
Candles, body butter, skin care, gifts and accessories.Β At first glance, The Brown Sugar Collab in the heart of South End sells items similar to other chic boutiques.Β But the inventory is unique -- all products are made by women of color.
This year's Queen City Brewers Festival comes in the form of a collaboration beer to benefit ACEing Autism Charlotte. From Salisbury to Rock Hill, Monroe to Gastonia, 42 breweries (and counting) have each brewed their own spin on Court Shoes Only Double IPA - available at most participating breweries now!
"Keeping the Queen Strong."Β The tagline of Charlotte Fit is more than a nod to the Queen City.Β Owner Taylor Calamese has spent the last 7 years boosting the health and confidence of local women.Β Since 2014, Charlotte Fit, formerly TC Lifestyle Fitness, has been an inclusive, boutique gym, offering customized personal training and nutrition coaching for the modern woman.Β "The big thing that separates our gym from other gyms is that it's very small personal training, only 1-4 people max at our small group training sessions," says Calamese.
A powerful black woman is taking Gotham by storm.Β But in Charlotte, powerful black women have always been essential in shaping the city.Β To celebrate the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie Sundays on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte. For those with a sweet tooth and a case of indecisiveness, Popbar in NoDa is the answer. "If you want to put everything on it we'll figure out how to do it for you," says Kia Lyons, owner of the popular purple artisanal popsicle shop.
Youβre driving down Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, N.C. on a still, winter night.Β Suddenly, a large figure enters the road.Β You slam on the brakes as it cross your field of view.Β Misty, pale, too tall to be a deerβ¦ is it someone on horseback?Β The specter saunters away as you continue on your drive, bewildered by the strange encounter.Β What you just witnessed might be the ghost of Revolutionary War hero, William Lee Davidson.Β
A powerful black woman is taking Gotham by storm.Β But in Charlotte, powerful black women have always been essential in shaping the city.Β To celebrate the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie Sundays on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
To celebrate the premiere of the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie premiering Sunday on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
You know the lyrics, sing along: "There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"Β It's the most spookyful time of the year... or so it was.Β Ghost stories and Christmas don't seem an obvious pairing, but there's a long standing tradition of sharing tales of hauntings during the holiday.Β
I don't know about you, but I've been eating my weight in treats this holiday season and gingerbread flavored anything is always my Christmas go-to.Β We rounded up those gingeriffic treats that make our Nice List this year.Β
The Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Christmas Village have joined forces this year to create a new holiday event: Light the Knights. Visitors at Truist Field can expect Instagram worthy light displays and a traditional Christmas Village.
A trendy gift giving rule is gaining popularity thanks to social media. βSomething You Want, Something You Need, Something to Wear and Something to Readβ is the basic standard for The Four Gift Rule. Parents pledge to give their children only four gifts - one from each of the four categories.
Boosting your immune system is more important than ever.Β One way to do that is with with elderberry syrup and you can shop locally this season.Β Β After a loved one was diagnosed with a chronic illness, owner of Sweet's Syrup, Stephanie Rickenbaker,Β got serious about clean living.
Itβs been a long time since weβve been able to visit Carowinds, but theyβre back with a brand new, mouth watering, holiday experience - Carowinds: Taste of the Season is now open. The event features holiday decorations, live entertainment, shopping, roller coasters and our personal favorite - food!
This weekend continues the holiday shopping season and South End Small Business SaturdayS presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Looking for an amazingly fresh farm to table dining experience in Charlotte??Β Fine & Fettle focuses on seasonality and allows diners to live "that good Southern life and eat with purpose."Β Β
It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it.Β Our Pie Patrol crew canvassed the city, scoping out the most scrumptious slices to add to your holiday dinner.Β Our personal recommendation: order all.Β Then you can support another local business when you need to buy new pants. Win win.Β Β
A walk into artist Meredith Connelly's illuminated woodland vision will transport you briefly out of 2020 and into an enchanting forest aglow.Β "Lights," the popular light installation at the U. S. National Whitewater Center makes its much anticipated return this November through February 2021.Β
Sometimes, bird is not the word.Β I know, I know, the turkey reigns supreme on Thanksgiving but fried, lasered or baked - I can live without it.Β If you find yourself in this same gravy boat, you're in luck.Β We've selected a few alternatives to the traditional turkey feast this holiday.
Airplanes or Aliens? Brown Mountain, located near Linville Gorge, NC, is famous for various ghostly orbs of light seeming to appear at random and without explanation.
Dare to go where no dining has gone before! Okay, okay... itβs been done before. But one street in Plaza Midwoodβs got a fresh new setup that lets you grab some grub in the open air and successfully stay away from anything that can sneeze.
A horrific 1891 train wreck off Bostian's Bridge left 23 dead... and some say the ghost train still travels the tracks.
Want to help save a turkey this Thanksgiving?Β You'd better grab a drink a Bart's Mart.Β The new bottle shop in east Charlotte, named for owner Justin Graham's grandmas' boyfriend, gives back to farm animal rescue.Β
You awake in the night to the sound of someone crying and slamming their body into the wall next to you... but the adjoining apartment is empty. Out of all of the supernatural occurrences in the Queen City, there is none more shrouded in secrecy than the Tryon House Apartments.Β Formerly known as Guthery House Apartments when it was built in 1918, the site is home to a deadly, violent fire.
Summit Seltzer serves its house-fermented draft alcoholic and non-alcoholic seltzers in the 3,880 square foot taproom, on the patio, and in crowlers that will be available for purchase at the bar.
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