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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us

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Sneak CLT in the Elizabeth neighborhood offers classic cocktails + unique signature recipes. | Photo by CLTtoday

Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Queen City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors Jack and Maria will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Charlotte through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

Asked

Does your business want to share a Drink Up Week deal?

Clink, clink — click, click

Events

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Ceremony 2024 | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 504 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte | Free | Gold Star wife and author Krista Rystrom Emmert will speak at this tribute honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces.
Memorial Day Ceremony — Fort Mill | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | Unity Cemetery, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill | Free | Fort Mill Mayor Guynn Savage will lead a ceremony + American Legion Post 43.
Memorial Day Ceremony — Huntersville | Monday, May 27 | 11 a.m. | Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville | Free | The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 will honor fallen members of the armed forces.
Memorial Day Cookout | Monday, May 27 | 12-8 p.m. | Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Commemorate the holiday with drinks, food, and good times + AM FM LIVE will perform on the patio from 2 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28

Unwind Yoga | Tuesday, May 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance, 288 Dairy Barn Ln., Fort Mill | $14 | Provide your body and mind with rest and renewal during this guided yoga class.
Mad Miles Run Club | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | You Vs Yourself, 1701 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Free | Enjoy some cardio while running with friends through Uptown.
Charlotte Knights vs. Worcester | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:35 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St, Charlotte | $16-$65 | Enjoy a Tuesday night at the ballpark cheering on the Knights.

Wednesday, May 29

Sounds of Joy! | Wednesday, May 29 | 5 p.m. | The Casey, 1801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $100-$175 | Celebrate the legacy of the Charlotte Symphony with cocktails, a buffet dinner, and a performance by the CSO Youth Orchestra quartet.
Matthews Young Professionals Town Of Matthews Street Clean Up | Wednesday, May 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews | Free | Network before cleaning the streets of Downtown Matthews — trash bags, safety vests, and grabbers are provided.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Real Estate

Average home prices in Mecklenburg County hit a record high of $645,787 and continue to increase. They’re up 14.8% since last year. While mortgage rates have decreased since the end of April, they’re still high — at about 7.5%.

Weather

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Gaston County. Two EF-1 tornadoes tore through Gaston and Cleveland counties earlier this month. The declaration will make grants available to recover and rebuild. (WSOC)

Holiday

Carowinds is honoring Memorial Day by offering free admission for active and retired US military personnel. Military members can save up to $40 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.

Closing

Pepperbox Doughnuts will be closing its NoDa location on Friday, May 31. The original location in South End will remain open. Plans for the space are TBA.

Announced

The NASCAR team 23XI Racing — owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — unveiled a new headquarters in Huntersville. Jordan and Hamlin named the headquarters “Airspeed.” The building occupies 15 acres on the newly created Airspeed Drive, just off US Highway 21. (Charlotte Business Journal)

Festival

🗾 Welcome to Japan

Japan Fest to launch in Charlotte

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. | Photo via Urban District Market

The Queen City will provide an immersive experience into Japanese culture. Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co. in NoDa are hosting the first Japan Fest.

When and where
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 | 1:30-8 p.m. | Urban District Market, 2315 N. Davidson St., Charlotte

The festival will feature:

Matsuri games (think: Japanese carnival games)
Music and karaoke contests
Food and drinks
Origami
Cosplay contest
Martial arts performances

“We hope for a good turnout,” said Timothy Chun, co-owner of Seoul Food Meat Co. “The food is key to any festival. We also hope it raises the cultural awareness here in Charlotte.”

Volunteers from all backgrounds can sign up now.

Editor’s note: Parking is expected to be very busy. The closest light rail station is at 25th Street.

The Buy

Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.

Answered

On Friday, we asked, “

What’s your favorite way to enjoy a sporting event?”

Sponsored race cars on the track at in front of a banner that reads "Charlotte 4." — The annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series points race was first held in 1960 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Photo via Charlotte Motor Speedway

When reporting on the Coca-Cola 600 this Memorial Day weekend, we learned most people want to enjoy sporting events at home.

54% — at home on TV
39% — in person
8% — watch highlights later

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jack

From the editor

Please take a moment to consider the fallen men and women of the US Armed Forces on this Memorial Day.

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