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Raise a glass for return of Charlotte Wine + Food Week fundraiser
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Charlotte Food + Wine has raised more than $6 million to the Charlotte community over the past 35 years. | Photo by Joshua Bannen
Cheers to wine and a good time.

Charlotte Wine + Food Week (CW+FW) returns for its 36th year of fundraising. That means plenty of options for every taste. The best part: it’s all for a good cause.

Festivities begin Tuesday, April 16 with dinners at Charlotte’s top restaurants, like Counter, L’Ostrica, and Mizu.

Participating restaurants with plenty of tickets left for Thursday, April 18:
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Charlotte Wine + Food Week will be hosting the annual Collectors Gala & Live Auction on Friday, April 19, featuring great prizes. | Photo by Joshua Bannen

Friday night, enjoy the Collector’s Gala & Live Auction — meant for the savviest of wine connoisseurs — at The Union at Station West. The event features a high-end wine and food tasting followed by a seated family-style meal + live auction.

The week-long party continues with the Grand Tasting at The Union at Station West Saturday night, featuring 100+ carefully selected wines, samples from Charlotte-area restaurants, and live music.

CW+FW wraps Sunday, April 21 with brunch at The Wine Vault Elizabeth and a special Closing Night Dinner at Restaurant Constance. You can expect savory dishes and wines from Italy.

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Red or white?

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Photo by Joshua Bannen

You’ll have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win great prizes like:
Proceeds from the week-long event benefit Charlotte-area children’s charities, including:
Tickets range from $150-$750 per person, and are available now.
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Events
Monday, April 15
  • Bright Blessings Golf Classic | Monday, April 15 | 10 a.m. | Pine Lake Country Club, 5504 Lebanon Rd., Mint Hill | $175 | Golfers of all levels play 18 holes in this day-long fundraiser to reduce child poverty in Charlotte.
  • East Coast Cruisers Monthly Meeting | Monday, April 15 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, 1389 Concord Pkwy. N., Concord | Free | Car lovers unite to display their rides — from street rods, hot rods, trucks, and more.
Tuesday, April 16
  • Four Course Bourbon Tasting Dinner with Woodinville | Tuesday, April 16 | 6-8 p.m. | The Asbury, 235 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $85 | Savor a four-course dinner paired with award-winning spirits, some aged on site.
  • Step Afrika! | Tuesday, April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $24.50 | Feel the rhythm of percussive dance performed by one of the top 10 dance companies in the US.
Wednesday, April 17
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Arts

Travel and Outdoors

Day trip: Catch this must-see show at the Columbia Museum of Art
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Hudson’s philosophy is that fashion should be for everyone and empower the wearer. | Photo by Victor Johnson / The Columbia Museum of Art
Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Enter: A quick trip down I-77 to spend a day in Columbia, SC, where you can stroll by the river, grab lunch on Main Street, and catch “Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit” at the CMA.

(Hint: Sergio Hudson is a big deal — and so is this show.)

“Focused on the Fit” celebrates a South Carolina-born designer who has become one of the biggest names in the industry. After falling in love with fashion at a young age, Hudson now has a clientele that includes Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Rihanna, Issa Rae, Rachel Brosnahan, and — wait for it — Beyoncé.

See signature garments from key moments in Hudson’s revolutionary career, as well as 20+ sketches and drawings exploring his artistic process.

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News Notes
Weather
  • The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado with 100 mph winds hit Rowan County on Thursday, April 11. The storm caused widespread damage — including ripping the roof from Mount Ulla Elementary School. (WCNC)
Concert
  • The Lovin’ Life Music Fest is offering Early Bird VIP Single Day tickets, going on sale this morning at 8 a.m. Hydration stations will also be provided for the three-day music event, happening in Uptown Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.
State
  • Duke Energy plans to transition from coal in delivering electricity, meaning it will likely lead to an increase in costs. Customers could see bills increase 3% over the next two years. The NC Utilities Commission approved the price hike earlier this year. (WCNC)
Outdoors
  • The Lake Norman Marine Commission is requiring boat rental companies to purchase a $500,000 minimum of liability insurance + undergo Coast Guard inspections every two years. Law enforcement is optimistic the new rules will boost safety measures on the water. (WCCB)
Drink
  • The Urban Wine Co., formerly known as Davidson Wine Co., closed its Davidson tasting room. The wines will still be available at retailers and restaurants, and are also available online. (The Charlotte Observer)
Environment
  • The City of Charlotte launched a new tool to preserve and nurture the city’s tree canopy. The application provides people with a convenient and user-friendly way to access recent canopy cover data in their area.
Correction
  • We made a mistake but the show must go on. Friday, we shared Aerosmith’s rescheduled tour is happening at Bank of America Stadium, but that’s incorrect. They’ll be rocking at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Sports
  • Which players are no-brainer picks for the Carolina Panthers if they fall to the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Volunteer

    The gift of giving back

    Volunteer week celebrates the gift of giving back
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    “Do Good Week” encourages people to seek local volunteer opportunities, like the upcoming PurpleStride Charlotte Walk at Romare Bearden Park on Saturday, April 27. | Photo via Share Charlotte
    Starting today, local nonprofit Share Charlotte is celebrating Do Good Week. From Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19, the event rallies the community to volunteer for hundreds of organizations. People of all backgrounds + skill sets are invited to browse upcoming opportunities.

    Two of Share Charlotte’s nonprofit partners are in need of volunteers:

    Culinary Connections
    This organization provides food security and nutrition education for children across Mecklenburg County.
    • Children’s Cooking Class | Saturday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Blvd., Charlotte | Requirements for volunteers include interactions with students handling cooking and kitchen equipment.
    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
    The Charlotte affiliate of this national nonprofit offers free resources for patients and families fighting pancreatic cancer.
    • PurpleStride Charlotte Walk | Saturday, April 27 | 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St., Charlotte | Requirements for volunteers include cheering on participants, post-event tear down, and general clean up.
    If you can’t volunteer this week, don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways to get involved year-round.
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    Seaav workout gear. Try out these trendy pieces from a brand who donates 1% of profits towards the We The Reef Foundation.
    Answered

    Last Monday, we asked “Would you like to see the Red Line Commuter Rail become a reality?”
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    Reader opinion on the desire for another Charlotte metro transit option proved to be a landslide.

    92% of voters said: “Yes - I’d love another transit option.”

    Here are some of the reasons you gave:

    “We live in Mooresville and work in Charlotte. We would love to see this project come to fruition and avoid all this traffic.”

    “Less traffic on I-77 would be a dream come true.”

    “It just makes sense logistically and environmentally.”

    4% of voters said: “I need to know more.”
    3% of voters said: “No - Funding should go elsewhere.”
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    Exciting developments are happening right now in Ballantyne. Take a look behind the Ballantyne Hotel and you’ll probably guess why. Coming soon: why The Bowl at Ballantyne may soon be Charlotte’s hottest entertainment hub.

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    The Bowl at Ballantyne is located off Johnston Road, near the landmark Ballantyne Hotel.

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