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Events
3 events to celebrate the arts in Charlotte
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
September 18, 2025 03:16 PM
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Maria Adnado
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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 Adnado
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Culture
Charlotte’s 1999 time capsule
What was Charlotte like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Savor a hidden gem: South 21 Drive-In
Serving burgers and onion rings since 1955, this Charlotte drive-in is sure to satisfy any cravings for Southern classics.
June 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A crowd of people gather around replicas of prominent US documents behind glass casings.
Culture
“Charters of Freedom” unveiled at Main Street Plaza in Monroe
The “Charters of Freedom” offer a local glimpse into the roots of American history.
June 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A sliding image of Arequipa, Peru and Uptown Charlotte.
Culture
The story of Charlotte’s sister cities
The Queen City’s “Sister Cities” expand the globe across four continents.
June 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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History
Siloam School to open to the public this week
After eight years of raising funds and restoration, Charlotte Museum of History will host a grand opening to the restored Siloam School.
June 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A two-story home made of stone with green shutters and a green door.
Culture
Visit Charlotte’s oldest house: Alexander Rock House
The Hezekiah Alexander House is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County and is part of a homesite preserved by Charlotte Museum of History.
June 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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History
Celebrating Meck Dec Day
The annual celebration commemorates the official declaration of independence from Great Britain.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Restoration continues for historic Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre will serve as a civic hub when it reopens in 2025, seven years after renovations began.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
A glimpse of Charlotte’s Museum of History
Explore the history of the Queen City with a one-of-a-kind view into the many facets that make Charlotte the queen it is.
May 7, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Van Leeuwen welcomes ice cream lovers in Plaza Midwood
The new shop at The Commonwealth is the New York-based ice cream chain’s first location in the Charlotte area.
September 4, 2025
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Sports
Pounding into history: 30 years of the Carolina Panthers
From Death Valley to the big stage, the Panthers’ debut year set the tone for NFL Sundays in the Queen City — and we’re taking a look back 30 years later.
September 2, 2025
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Culture
“Beetlejuice” to score a three-peat at Blumenthal Arts
The “ghost with the most” returns to Charlotte, and we spoke with a married duo who have been in the show for every visit.
September 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Swing into friendly competition at Epic Padel
Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
CLT fans rank high in the Sports Misery Index, but it’s not a good thing
Charlotte FC’s wins give Charlotte sports a boost for the AI-generated index, saying little about the Panthers and Hornets’ upcoming seasons.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A large wooden sculpture of a troll peaking between trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Charlotte park to welcome world-renowned troll sculpture
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo is set to build a troll sculpture in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point, marking North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
August 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Literary festival to take over Belmont
The town’s first and only literary festival promises a day of family-friendly events, a hot dog eating contest, and new books to line your bookshelf.
August 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a "Tap In" golf ball in front of a simulator.
Development
New golf “eatertainment” venue swings into Lower South End
Packed with high-tech simulators and a full food and drink menu, Tap In will cater to golf enthusiasts and amateurs when it opens Thursday, Aug. 28, along Clanton Road in LoSo.
August 26, 2025
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Sports
Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027
Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.
August 26, 2025
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Food
Soul Gastrolounge brings nostalgia and flair to NoDa
After three years closed, the restaurant is now open in NoDa, serving its same menu and vibes as its former location in Plaza Midwood.
August 25, 2025
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