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City Editor Maria’s Top Stories

Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte | Banana Ball fans are expected to pack Bank of America Stadium for a game filled with fun, great music, and even better dance moves. Banana Ball Ticket Lottery winners should be notified in January.
10 Holiday-themed markets and pop-ups around Charlotte | Time is running out to get the final sips of the season at various pop-up cocktail bars across the city.
Prepare for a star-studded Broadway season at Blumenthal Arts | Single tickets are on sale for some of the biggest shows returning for the end of the 2024-25 season. Think: “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “SIX,” and “Shucked.”

City Editor Jack’s Top Stories

Charlotte writer reflects on “Band of Brothers” legacy | Charlotte-based screenwriter Erik Jendresen spoke with City Editor Jack on his role, sharing the remarkable story of Easy Company and how it became a hit TV show.
Natural disaster response team on the ground in NC following Hurricane Helene | Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW), founded by actor Paul Walker, was one of the first organizations in Western NC when Hurricane Helene hit.
Preserving the future of Carolina farmers | The Conservation Fund’s Carolina Farms Fund announced its first farm partnership, which will expand a seven-acre urban farm on the west side of Charlotte.

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🎆 Where to ring in 2025

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For the first time, Uptown NYE will be hosted at Truist Field. | Photo by Jon Helm via Flickr
Get your sparkling cider ready for a toast, Charlotte. From fireworks to a five-course meal, this is by far the most festive season in the Queen City.

Gather the family and friends to celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 30+ winter events happening between December and February.

🎇 Celebrating the new year

CLT NYE | Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | Truist Field | Free | For the first time, ring in the new year at Truist Field with midnight fireworks, ice skating, food, and drinks.

The Avett Brothers | Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Bojangles Coliseum | $65+ | Sing and dance during the Avett Brothers’ 21st annual New Year’s Eve show.

New Year’s Eve Dinner | Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | Supperland | $199+ | Sip on champagne while enjoying a special six-course dinner.

Charlotte New Year’s Day 5k | Wednesday, Jan. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | UNC Charlotte | $13+ | Cross the 2024 finish line to celebrate the new year on the right foot.
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The Wrap

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Hey Charlotte, 2024 has been a heck of a year. City Editor Jack and I are thankful for the opportunity to tell stories that make us proud to call the Queen City “home.” Let’s have a great 2025!

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