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Travel and Outdoors
Art to greet walkers on Huntersville greenway
Park-goers will celebrate the installation of art on a pedestrian bridge at Torrence Creek Greenway on Monday, July 15.
July 09, 2024 03:24 PM
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Maria Delgado
A dirt mound with glass and wooden items strewn on top, surrounded by spools with portraits drawn on, surrounded by a projection of a river.
Arts
Immersive exhibition at The Mint evokes emotion through illustration
The Mint Museum’s “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” is a comprehensive exhibition providing a new lens to African American history in the South.
June 27, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Artists work in a decorated art studio with colorful paintings hung on the walls.
Arts
Studio crawl provides unique access to Charlotte’s artist culture
Artists at Camp North End are offering a behind the scenes tour of their work.
June 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of people watching a performance on a lifted stage.
Festivals
Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth with events running from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 25.
June 7, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
June 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Writer Erik Jendresen looks at the camera with his arms crossed with trees in the background.
Arts
Charlotte writer reflects on “Band of Brothers” legacy
Erik Jendresen shared his memories of “Band of Brothers” ahead of the 80th remembrance of D-Day.
June 1, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Children playing the violin and reading sheet music.
Education
Summer camp to bring arts to the forefront
Nonprofit Arts+ will provide weekly camps with focuses on music and art.
May 24, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A person performs an aerial acrobatics routine outdoors before an audience.
Events
BOOM goes Charlotte’s art scene
Immerse yourself in the arts + walkability of BOOM Charlotte at Camp North End.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Musician Jason Isbell looks at the camera, wearing a black striped jacket in front of a dark background
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Day trip: Catch this must-see show at the Columbia Museum of Art
The exhibition “Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit” celebrates an SC-born fashion designer whose clientele includes Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Rihanna, Issa Rae, and more (hint: Beyoncé).
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Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
March 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Bars
Where to enjoy a glass of wine in Charlotte
The Queen City provides ample choices to toast a glass of wine while savoring taste, culture, and atmosphere.
July 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Charlotte competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Queen City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A small glass of beer being held in front of a group of people.
Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries around the Queen City.
July 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A player with the Carolina Panthers runs drills during the team's OTAs.
Sports
Training Camp begins in Uptown for the Carolina Panthers
For the first time in team history, the Carolina Panthers will host training camp at the team’s practice field outside Bank of America Stadium.
July 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Two cocktails sit on a bar counter with people in the background.
Bars
Where to enjoy a speakeasy in Charlotte
The Queen City offers numerous places to savor the drinks and atmosphere of a speakeasy.
July 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Four fencing students dressed in their helmets hold their sabers while posing for the camera.
Sports
Fencing: a sport that’s straight to the point
Charlotte Fencing Academy teaches students to master athleticism, focus, and self-discipline.
July 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of the Spectrum Center arena during a Charlotte Hornets' basketball game.
Sports
Interested in season tickets? The Hornets are hosting a virtual open house
With renovations taking place at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte Hornets representatives will help secure seating for the upcoming season.
July 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A pink cocktail, a beer, and a white cocktail lined on a table with the sunset in the background.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charlotte.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A steak, mashed potatoes, and vegetables are served on a dinner table next to a glass of wine.
Food
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns
Many of Charlotte’s best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 28.
July 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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