Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
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The deets on discounts
Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
A. Outdoor furniture B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid) C. Table + drinkware for entertaining D. Home décor
Wells Fargo Championship | Monday, May 6 | 9 a.m. | Quail Hollow Club, 3700 Gleneagles Rd., Charlotte | $80-$425 | Watch golfers during the first day of the prestigious annual tournament at Quail Hollow.
Bark Fest! | Monday, May 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville | Free | Bring your pups to this event highlighting local dog-friendly businesses.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: We Who Wrestle with God Tour | Monday, May 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte | $43-$113.50 | The best-selling author will discuss his latest book and rules for life.
Tuesday, May 7
Free Charlotte Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, 4150 Yancey Rd., Charlotte | Free | Build connections with fellow professionals from across the Queen City.
Hadestown | Tuesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $30 | Experience how music can change your fate during this award-winning musical.
Wednesday, May 8
Yoga at Sycamore Taproom | Wednesday, May 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing, 2151 Hawkins St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Stretch your body, relax your mind, + breathe while enjoy a brew.
Employees Only Bar Takeover at DTR SouthPark | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-10 p.m. | DTR SouthPark, 4905 Ashley Park Ln., Ste. J, Charlotte | Cost of purchase | One of the Worlds 50 Best Bars takes over Dilworth Tasting Room with delicious cocktails.
Galen Deery “Echos of Ecstasy Tour” | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | Amos Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $15-$17 | Dance to “Gone with the Wind” as the singer-songwriter takes the stage.
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Expect delays near Bojangles Coliseum this morning. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks, Jr., one of four law enforcement officers killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on April 29. (WCNC)
Biz
A new training center is in the works for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. The company is building a 28,000-sqft building in Myers Park and will have a dozen full-time employees. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Development
A new hospital is in the design phase for Lancaster. The Medical University of South Carolina will open a medical office building in late 2027. It’s expected to have surgery beds, intensive care, cardiac services, and more. (Rock Hill Herald)
Trending
Golfers Colin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele are among the athletes teeing off at the Wells Fargo Championship this week. 70 players will be at Quail Hollow Club for the annual event. The tournament begins today and ends Sunday, May 12. (WCNC)
Open
The original Midwood Smokehouse reopened. The restaurant at 1401 Central Ave. temporarily closed for renovations. Expect a new tortilla maker for new Tex-Mex menu items, a more spacious layout, and a private dining room. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Eat
A Belmont restaurant expanded into Charlotte. The Everyday Market’s second location is open at 3541 Dewitt Ln. and is helmed by Chef Majid Amoorpour of Bistro La Bon. (WSOC)
Coming Soon
The Metropolitan is getting a new tenant. Mimosa Nail Bar will open a location at 1111 Metropolitan Ave. The building recently welcomed The Accidental Baker and Lost Worlds Brewing.
Plan Ahead
Ramsey Creek will host the Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, May 11. The annual event celebrates the culture and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The festival is free to attend.
Sports
The Canes are back on the ice, vying for the Stanley Cup. Can they hold the Rangers off? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Hurricaneswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Picasso Taqueria is located within Merino Mill at 500 S. Main St., Mooresville. | Photo provided by Merino Mill
Inspired by Spain and a love for Pablo Picasso’s art, a new taqueria is now in the soft-opening phase at Merino Mill in Mooresville.
Restaurateur and mill owner Michal Bay says this latest venture takes him back to his teenage years. “When I was 18, a friend from school invited me to her family’s beautiful home in Madrid. Her parents had four paintings by Picasso on loan from a gallery. It was the first time I had seen a Picasso. I fell in love with his artwork and started to read all I could about him. I spent other summers in Spain and even then, I hoped one day to start a business inspired by him.”
Let’s talk food. Expect a variety of tacos on the menu featuring pulled pork, fried chicken, shrimp, and a black bean crumble. Editor’s note: Try the black bean crumble taco, you won’t regret it.
39% — Fall 22% — All of them 22% — Spring 26% — Summer
This editor also loves to explore in the fall. The changing leaves “leaf” me with a desire to drive to the mountains for the weekend. However, Charlotte has a lot going on in the summertime.
I hope everyone who attended Lovin’ Life had a wonderful time filled with longlasting memories. The festival sold out of tickets on the first day. I’m excited to see what’s next for our future as a music city.
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