In 2023, the Queen City Outdoor Classic brought more than 11,000 people to Truist Field. | Photo by Laura Wolff via Charlotte Knights
Get ready for an icy battle at Truist Field. College hockey fans will soon be gliding into Uptown for the 2024 Light the Knights College Hockey Series.
Editor’s note: CLTtoday got a sneak peek of the preparations before the upcoming games. See for yourself.
Mark your calendars
Starting Thursday, Nov. 21,Duke University’s club hockey team will face Vanderbilt University.
On Friday, Nov. 22, UNC Charlotte will square off against Appalachian State. (Go Niners!)
NC State University plays the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 23.
For all three games, the gates open at 6 p.m. with puck drop at 7 p.m. — grab tickets to break the ice.
Why Truist Field?
It’s not the first time the Charlotte Knights transformed their home field into an outdoor hockey arena. In 2023, the Charlotte Checkers won the first-ever Queen City Outdoor Classic in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,000+ fans.
Charters of Freedom Dedication Ceremony | 10 a.m. | 4218 Waxhaw Marvin Rd., Waxhaw | Free | Gather as bronze replicas of our country’s founding documents are unveiled.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | 7-8:15 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $46+ | Become “Enchanted” by the superstar’s music performed by a symphony in glowing candlelight.
Doggie & Me Yoga and Acupressure | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Armored Cow Brewing Co. | Relax with your pup at a class combining yoga and acupressure.
Charcuterie Workshop | 1-2:30 p.m. | Hoptown Brewing Co., Mooresville | Cost of purchase | Learn to craft the perfect combination of meat and cheeses for your next dinner party.
Maverick City Music | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $31+ | Be moved by the Spirit during this Christian pop concert.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection | Various times | Samaritan’s Purse | $10 to cover shipping | Fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies, and more for children in need.
Construction has started on Microsoft’s three Charlotte-area data centers. The Conover site is expected to take 18-24 months. Construction in Maiden and Hickory will run through spring 2025. The development will pump $1 billion into Catawba County. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Development
A new South End hotel? New renderings released by BB+M Architecture reveal a high rise along E. Bland Street with “hotel brand” marked in the corner. According to Charlotte Business Journal, Cousins Properties purchased the properties on that block in November 2020.
Announced
UNC Charlotte released renderings of its expansion of Jerry Richardson Stadium. Groundbreaking is slated to begin in Aug. 2025. Fans can expect more than 3,000 additional seats + luxury suites.
Opening
CLTtoday got a sneak peak of VTGCLT’s new pop-up shop at Camp North End. The shop opens today + features more than 100 new and vintage brands. The shop will be open through Monday, Dec. 23.
Coming Soon
Upscale fashion stores Ann Mashburn and Sid Mashburn will open at the Specialty Shops SouthPark in fall 2025. These are the first locations of these shops in North Carolina. The stores will replace Talbots, which is set to close on Jan. 31. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Active
New all-terrain wheelchairs will be available to rent at Mecklenburg County parks. The ATWs will provide residents better greenway access. Reservations are being accepted now + ATWs will be available starting Monday, Nov. 18.
Feel Good
A Mooresville student is putting pen to paper to share her story with epilepsy. Thirteen-year-old Emery Guenther wrote and self-published “Sky’s Strength,” a children’s book raising awareness about her diagnosis. (WCNC)
Plan Ahead
Get ready for the holidays with Camp North End’s seventh annual Reindog Parade. The annual parade will feature dozens of dogs (and their humans) dressed to impress in a merry procession through Camp North End. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.
Sports
The Charlotte Hornets unveiled a new Nike NBA City Edition uniform. The mint, green, and granite uniforms will be worn during the 2024-25 NBA season. The colors pay tribute to the first-ever US Mint, which was established in Charlotte. (WCNC)
Listen
It may be a bye-week for the Panthers but there’s still a lot of work going on to keep the team’s winning streak going. Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
Curious about CoolSculpting? A local mom recently shared an in-depth look at her eight-week journey to noninvasively target + reduce spongy fat — complete with before and after pics.*
Giveaway
Have you entered our Central Florida Vacation Giveaway in partnership with Visit Central Florida? There are still four days left to grab your chance to win up to $2,750 worth of free Florida flights + fun. See details and enter to win.*
Finance
High interest rates are a major concern, and paying down debt is a top priority for many Americans. If we told you there was a trending card that now has 0% intro APR on balance transfers into 2026, would you believe us? You should.*
Category
Eat
🥓 Our most important meal of the day
What could be better than an egg sandwich and orange juice on a Saturday morning? | Photo via State of Confusion
In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy, but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.
Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs and pro tips.
Haberdish | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Head to this NoDa spot for southern classics like smoked deviled eggs, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grit cakes, and fried chicken biscuits.
Mimosa Grill | Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Opt for a brunch classic like shrimp and grits or try a Mimosa original like the stuffed french toast with apple butter and candied pecans.
Renaissance Pâtisserie | Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. + Friday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | This French bakery has croissants, danishes, scones, and muffins galore.
The best early Black Friday deals added this week to Nordstrom. We’re seeing: athletic leggings, SKIMS bodysuits, ballet flats, cashmere gloves, and kitten heels.
Tomorrow, “Becoming Jane” opens at Discovery Place Science. The exhibition takes guests through the life of the renowned primatologist. My favorite part was attempting to make chimpanzee sounds. City Editor Jack and I laughed so hard! Keep an eye on our Instagram for a full recap coming soon.
