Warm wishes, Queen City. We are taking a pause on newsletters to spend time with our loved ones. We’ll see you back in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 + Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
🎁 To Charlotte, with love
The Firebird sculpture always grabs a crowd and makes the perfect backdrop for that model pose. | Photo by CLTtoday
For us? You shouldn’t have. We think living in the Queen City is the greatest gift of all, but our city has actually been on the receiving end of quite a few delightful donations.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art| This building is hard to miss on South Tryon Street, with striking architectural lines and an iconic sculpture adorning its plaza. The Bechtler family, particularly Charlotte resident Andreas Bechtler, generously committed his impressive collection of modern art — more than 1,400 pieces — to the museum, laying the foundation for this cultural treasure when it opened its doors in 2010.
“Old Man Traffic” | Slow down to check out this statue of Charlotte native Hugh McManaway, located just blocks from his childhood home in Myers Park. Debuted in 2000, the statue honors McManaway, who spent the 60s and 70s directing traffic at the intersection. After his death in 1989, friends, family, and supporters raised funds to honor his legacy, with a generous donation from Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl making the statue possible.
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The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by:
Hey, Charlotte. I’m Cat, one of the managers here at 6AM City. My home base is Raleigh, but I’m in Charlotte visiting family over the break. Don’t forget to do something nice for yourself this season. Could be a quick stretch, could be your favorite beverage. Psst... I’ll be stopping by Sorella Coffee in Monroe while I’m in town.
