Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman are among the headliners for the sold out benefit show. | Photos via Wikimedia Commons
On Saturday, Oct. 26, Bank of America Stadium will be rocking to benefit people affected by Hurricane Helene. “Concert for Carolina” sold out in a matter of hours. If you didn’t get your ticket, there are still ways to watch the show and donate to the cause.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Who’s performing
The concert lineup is packed with musicians who are natives or have strong ties to the Tar Heel State.
Luke Combs — lived in Huntersville and raised in Asheville
Eric Church — from Granite Falls (near Hickory)
James Taylor — lived in Chapel Hill
The Avett Brothers — raised in Concord
Scotty McCreery — from Garner
Chase Rice — raised in Asheville
Parmalee — from Parmele
Bailey Zimmerman
Billy Strings
Sheryl Crow
Keith Urban
Fun fact: Church also dedicated his new song “Darkest Hour” to North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
“When Luke first approached us with the idea for a concert benefiting relief efforts in the region, we felt compelled to open the doors of Bank of America Stadium for this special moment,” said David and Nicole Tepper, owners of Tepper Sports & Entertainment. “Every day, we are more inspired by the strength and resolve of our Carolina community, and we are grateful to join Luke, Eric, and our fellow Carolinians as we embark on the road to recovery together.”
The Avett Brothers have been performing professionally for more than 24 years.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Where do proceeds go?
All event proceeds will be split 50/50 between Church’s Chief Cares Fund and Combs to be administered to:
While tickets are sold out to attend in-person, the concert will be livestreamed via Veeps and free for anyone directly impacted by Helene.
Editor’s note: Veeps will use geotargeting to ensure people will not be charged. Anyone outside of the affected area will be charged $24.99 with an optional additional donation.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Haunted Library Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Mooresville Public Library | Free | Go behind the scenes to experience the haunted spots where paranormal experiences have been reported.
& Juliet | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre | $30+ | What happens if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? This Broadway hit is a different take on the Shakespearean love story.
Jesse McCartney: All’s Well Tour Part 2 | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Fillmore | $30+ | You’ll want to “Get Your Shine On” during this heartthrob’s live show.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Lost Worlds Brewing, Charlotte | $35 | Sip a complimentary beer while building your terrarium with the PlantHouse crew.
Queen City Crokinole Club meetup | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Divine Barrel Brewing | Cost of purchase | Learn a new tabletop game while sipping on an ice cold brew.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Candidate Reception | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Hilton Charlotte Uptown | Free | Meet and greet political candidates + current elected leaders in the Charlotte region.
Witches Night Out: Waverly Wine Walk Fashion | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Waverly | $20+ | Dress in your most “bewitching” attire for a chance to win gift cards + proceeds benefit Carolina P.A.W.S.
My Breast Friend’s Wedding Benefiting Go Jen Go | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Hyatt Centric SouthPark | $50 | Network and raise funds to support individuals facing breast cancer in the Queen City.
Don’t wait — this incentive is subject to sell out. | Photos provided by Empire Communities
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Homes are available in Gastonia, Indian Trail, and Mint Hill + townhomes are available in Charlotte’s University and NoDa neighborhoods.
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center tomorrow in Charlotte. The center at Corvian Community School will be open 8 a.m.-7 p.m., seven days a week. The staff will assist residents who’ve suffered damage from Hurricane Helene. (WCNC)
Community
Volunteers in Hickory are sending Halloween treat bags to BeLoved Asheville for children impacted by Hurricane Helene. Each bag contains candy, a costume, and stickers. Organizers say the bags will help “kids be kids.” (WCNC)
Plan Ahead
The Biltmore Estate will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 2, following a temporary closure in the aftermath of Helene. The iconic estate will be decorated for the Christmas season and ready to welcome overnight guests. Trails and roads surrounding the estate remain closed. (WCNC)
Announced
Whenever, wherever... in Charlotte. Shakira is bringing her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloren” tour to Bank of America Stadium in May 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m.
Sports
For the crown. Charlotte FC will face Orlando City during Round One of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs in a best-of-three series starting in Orlando on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Crown will return to Bank of America Stadium on Friday, Nov. 1. Tickets are on sale.
Feel Good
Meet Bo, the 2024 Hero Dog of the Year for Law Enforcement. The K-9 is with the Gastonia Police Department. The department says he’s helped find missing people, apprehend criminals, and aided investigations. (WCNC)
Closed
Duck Donuts abruptly closed its shops in Dilworth and Huntersville. The made-to-order shops opened in 2015 and 2017. Plans for the two retail spaces are available for lease. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Listen
The Panthers are reeling from a fourth straight loss. What’s needed for a win? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Cheer on the Boys in Blue at the Bank of America Stadium. | Photos via Charlotte FC
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in Carolina blue and black — when it comes to sports, the Queen City has no shortage of teams to support. Today, we’re sharing all the details on Charlotte FC.
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Charlotte FC was awarded the MLS expansion franchise in December 2019 and began play in the 2022 MLS season. The Crown’s home debut at Bank of America Stadium ended in a 1-0 loss to the LA Galaxy on March 5, 2022. That night, the crowd of 74,479 set an MLS record for the largest single-match in league history.
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
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