Enjoy a free discussion with Will White, Ashley Blaire, Josh King, and Jurnee on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Photos via Music Everywhere CLT
How would you like to meet former “American Idol” contestants? The Charlotte Music Community HANG is a free gathering for performers and music lovers to dig into all the Queen City’s music scene, get inspired, and build relationships.
Tonight’s HANG features former “Idol” contestants Ashley Blaire, Josh King, Jurnee, and Will White, who will discuss what the show was like on stage, behind the scenes, and what’s new with their careers.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Neighborhood Theatre with networking, followed by a performance by Josh King, then a panel discussion. Registration is free.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Lake Norman Chamber Social | 5-7 p.m. | King Canery Brewing Company, Davidson | Free+ | Network with the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce + 15% of proceeds go to small business programming.
Just One Throw: One Day Pottery Workshop | 6:30-9 p.m. | MakerSpace Charlotte | $55 | Clay around and discover the art of wheel throwing with ceramic artist Laryssa Entler in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
6th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase | Wednesday, Aug. 13 + Thursday, Aug. 14 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields & Education Center | Free+ | Cheer for the 70+ high school athletes taking part in this showcase in front of more than 20 collegiate coaches.
Live on the Plaza: “A Walk In My Shoes” | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Harvey B. Gantt Center | Free | Enjoy a free performance of this show-turned-concert for Uptown.
Retirement Planning University | 6-8:30 p.m. | Sykes Learning Center | $39 + | Learn the tools needed to retire in a good spot.
Thursday, Aug. 14
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ/WORK | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown | $20+ | Two weeks remain to marvel at new and rarely-seen photographs by the renowned photographer.
“To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” | 7 p.m. | Carolina Theatre | $16+ | Prepare for Pride weekend while watching this ’95 classic starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo.
Charlotte Preparatory School will welcome its students with a new elementary school starting Wednesday, Aug. 20 — two years after a fire destroyed the previous building. The new building has 11 classrooms, a new dining hall, and space for counseling and learning support. (The Charlotte Observer)
Coming Soon
Winston’s Boutique is set to open at Phillips Place this fall. The shop will offer a curated mix of women’s formal wear, activewear, and jewelry. An exact opening date is TBA. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Ally Financial awarded $700,000 in grants to 30 local nonprofits focused on workforce development, including Cakeable. The donation is part of a $150 million push to prepare job seekers for the market and help people overcome employment barriers. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Charlotte resident Lola Salter celebrated her 107th birthday this past Sunday. Salter spent decades in nursing + was described as a “national treasure” by her daughter. (WCNC)
Stat
1.7%. That’s the percentage of income Charlotteans should expect to spend on clothing, based on a study by WalletHub. This outfits the Queen City at No. 42 on the site’s list of cities where people spend the most to get dressed (when comparing the 100 largest US cities).
The Word
"Coolcation.” A travel trend to beat the heat + take a trip to cooler regions of the world, like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska. Pack extra layers and travel like a pro through CLT Douglas. (Scripps News)
Sports
Will a key member of Hornets’ coaching staff leave for New York? Go beyond the war room for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
You don’t have to go through the hiring process alone. Through our Job Board, you can now get your job listing in front of thousands of our readers to find your dream hire. See for yourself, it’s free.
Wellness
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Category
Arts
🎨 Patterned homes
Meredith Riggins painted this mural — can you guess which restaurant it is? | Photos via Meredith Riggins
The next time you step inside Dilworth Tasting Room in Plaza Midwood, admire the wallpaper, because it’s not wallpaper. Local artist Meredith Riggins painted the murals inside the popular restaurant last summer, and her work is only beginning, especially as wallpaper grows as a design choice.
“In 2019, when I was pregnant with my first daughter, I was going all in on her nursery and getting really excited about decorating it,” Riggins told CLTtoday. “I was immediately drawn to a wallpaper of lemon trees, and it was just so pretty and idyllic. Needless to say, it was well outside of my price point, so I thought, ‘you know what? I can paint this.’”
Riggins shared her work on a Facebook page, and since then, she has done more than 50 projects across the Charlotte area — home offices, bathrooms, nurseries, utility boxes, and restaurants like Dilworth Tasting Room and the upcoming Mother’s Comfort Food & Cocktails.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Charlotte has so many creatives! I love meeting local artists and learning about their craft, what inspired them to pick up a paintbrush, and how they’re helping beautify the world. A huge thank you goes to Meredith for allowing me to share her artistry with you.
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