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🍻 There’s Sycamore to go around
Can you picture yourself visiting this new taproom? | Rendering by Peadon Finein
Coming soon to Cotswold Village: Sycamore Brewing‘s second location in the Queen City.
“Its South End location skews younger,” co-owner Sarah Brigham told Laura Barrero for Axios Charlotte. The new location will be built with families in mind.
CLTtoday confirmed the new location will boast 7,000 sqft of indoor space + an 11,000-sqft beer garden, plus a larger food menu, kids menu, brunch, craft cocktails, and table service — something the original location in South End does not currently offer.
For comparison, the South End taproom spans 21,000 sqft across two floors and features an Airstream food truck, beer garden and taproom, and plenty of indoor + outdoor seating.
This is a unique addition to Cotswold Village shopping center — a hub anchored by Harris Teeter, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, and several eateries.
The new location is expected to open in summer 2026, joining two other breweries in southeast Charlotte: Edge City in MoRa and Vaulted Oak in Echo Hills.
No Man’s Land Festival | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Camden Road | Cost of purchase | Shop from dozens of woman-owned businesses + hands-on experiences, photo ops, and live music.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan | 7:30 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $63+ | Watch the hilarious comedians and actors as their tour arrives in Uptown.
Houston Sabercats vs. Anthem RC | 7 p.m. | American Legion Memorial Stadium | $18+ | Watch the Carolina’s pro rugby team score at home.
Soul Sundays | 4-8 p.m. | Starlight on 22nd | Cost of purchase | Hear throwback and current R&B hits + cocktails and savory bites.
Monday, March 24
Lunges & Lagers | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monday Night Brewing - Garden Co. | $15 | Get a full-body workout before sipping a cold craft beer.
Wednesday, April 23
Art Charleston 2025 | Wednesday, April 23-Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston | $10+ | Enjoy a five-day celebration of art, fashion, and food featuring a street festival, designer luncheon, fashion show, panels, film screening, and tours in Charleston, SC.*
Here’s some sweet news. Legends Ice Cream & Churros is hosting a grand opening tomorrow at 2 p.m. The ice cream shop at 5708 Sharon Amity Rd. is known for selling towering treats + has a location in Winston-Salem (hey, WStoday).
Closing
Charlotte Collective, a boutique for local vendors, is closing after six years in business. The collective started as a month-long pop-up before opening a storefront. The last day of business is Sunday, March 30.
Development
Nearly 350 multifamily homes, office space, and parking could be coming to Huntersville. Peak Development asked the town to rezone 20+ acres of land on Old Statesville Road adjacent to the proposed Sam Furr Red Line Red Line station. The plans will be presented to the Huntersville planning board on Tuesday, March 25. (WSOC)
Community
Mecklenburg County unveiled new designs for Latta Place. The plantation site was once used for public education before closing abruptly in 2021. Construction is expected to begin this summer + the reimagined Latta Place will open in 2026.
Arts
Concord’s Public Art Commission is organizing its first sculpture show in the downtown area. Four pieces will be unveiled this weekend along Union Street and will be on display through April 2026. The sculpture show is part of the city’s initiative to embed art into the community. (WCNC)
Try This
Craving brunch with friends? Folia is hosting its second Bougie Brunch Party on Sunday, March 23. The menu will include a special SAVOR Charlotte waffle, a cocktail, bubbly, and live music. Reservations are recommended. If brunching is your thing, we can help plan more.
Ranked
How are your allergies? Charlotte ranked among the top 20 allergy capitals in the country. The new list by The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) considered pollen scores for tree, grass, and weed pollen, over-the-counter allergy medications, and available board-certified allergists or immunologists.
Sports
What are the odds that Mark Williams or LaMelo Ball get traded from the Hornets? Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Fun fact
Did you know? Olympian Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected president of the International Olympic Committee, trained for the 2016 Olympics in Charlotte. She swam with the SwimMAC team under coaches David Marsh and Kim Brackin. Coventry is the first woman and first African to lead the IOC. (WCNC)
Festival
Have the best bookish time at Read Freely Fest, happening Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30 at Richland Library Main in Columbia, SC. Enjoy talks with NYT bestselling authors, a unique audiobook silent disco, and the chance to connect with fellow literature lovers. See the full lineup.*
Hughes is nominated for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service — a new category for the prestigious awards.
“I think because it was the first year, I certainly didn’t expect it,” explained Hughes.
From learning to leading
The award-winning mixologist has been mixing drinks for 15+ years in the Queen City, learning the craft on the job.
Beyond the bar, Hughes is active in the community. She mentored for The LEE Initiative, and served as a founding board member and former president of the Charlotte chapter of the US Bartenders’ Guild.
The finalists will be named on April 2 + the winners will be unveiled June 16 in Chicago, IL.
ICYMI, yesterday was the first official day of spring. The trees are in full bloom at Romare Bearden Park and across the Queen City. If your allergies aren’t too bad, I highly recommend getting out for a stroll.
Answered
Answered
Which bird of prey is most commonly found in the Carolinas?
Herons are commonly spotted along the water of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. | Photo by CLTtoday
Looks like most of our readers are avian experts! We put your knowledge to the test and 73% said red-tailed hawks are most commonly found in the Carolinas. There were some fowl answers, about 26% answered incorrectly, guessing between the barn owl, osprey, and bald eagle.
