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Get ready for an upscale evening before every stage show at Blumenthal Arts. | Photos by Matt Chandler via Blumenthal Arts
It’s showtime for Blumenthal Arts’ newly renovated Founders Room, a private VIP lounge tucked steps away from Belk Theater. The new guest lounge recently opened, and promises an upscale addition to a night at the theater.
The 2,200-square-foot lounge features contemporary touches — plush seating, soft mood lighting, and stylish flooring — designed to feel both elegant and inviting. Every guest is greeted with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, plus light snacks and a cash bar stocked for pre-show sips and intermission refills.
The lounge offers a chance to elevate your theater experience — perfect for date night, special occasions, or anyone who loves a little extra sparkle with their show. Want to be in “the room where it happens”? Founders Room passes can be added to general admission tickets for $45. Up next on stage: “SIX” — tickets are on sale.
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Development
The Pass in NoDa is getting two new tenants. Café Audire — a vinyl listening room with teas, coffees, and cocktails — is set to open sometime this winter. A grooming salon called The Dog’s Club will open this month. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Atrium Health filed a petition to rezone a half-acre site for a therapy park near the David L. Conlan Center at Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation. The site along Blythe Boulevard would include paved walkways, outdoor exercise equipment, and seating. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Announced
The Garrison, a Pineville-based cocktail bar and restaurant, will open a second location in the former Tega Cay Shore Club space in Tega Cay, SC. Expect to order items like burgers, seafood, and cocktails when it opens in mid-spring 2026. (The Charlotte Observer)
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar. Cosmic Baseball will officially give Truist Field a glow-up on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Enter the ticket lottery to watch The Cosmic Chili Peppers and The Glow Mojis run bases in the black light.
Sports
What worked on the field against the Bills? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Gather ‘round the campfire. As Halloween creeps closer, it’s the perfect time to read North Carolina’s creepiest urban legend. It’s the tale of the beast of Bladenboro, a “vampiric” creature from the 1950s said to live near the city. Don’t scare easily? Uncover the stories behind Charlotte’s most haunted buildings. (Business Insider)
Ranked
The New York Times just released a list of the 25 best college football stadiums... and Jerry Richardson Stadium isn’t on it. Do you think it should have made the list? Let us know by replying to this newsletter. (The New York Times)
Active
Did you know? The burpee was named after Royal Huddleston Burpee, a 1930s physiologist who created this exercise as part of a fitness test. Learn about the man behind the move and how this full-body exercise has stood the test of time.*
Pro Tip
Is your small business ready for the holiday rush? Huntington National Bank offers tailored financial solutions and expert advice to help boost sales in-store and online. Bonus: They have a branch conveniently located near a beloved CLT shopping district. Start preparing today.*
Travel
Fall in Jackson County, NC is the perfect mix of scenic beauty and local flavor. Explore crisp mountain trails, browse artisan shops, and indulge in standout eateries like ILDA, The Orchard, and Haywood Smokehouse. Savor the season and plan your autumn getaway.*
Event Spotlight
Get ready to celebrate Dia de Muertos.
Photos via Rachel Sutherland Communications
Picture this: a giant Catrina welcoming you to the annual Día de Muertos Festival at Camp North End. That’s exactly what you’ll see this Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 to 8 p.m. The Latin American Coalition and Levine Museum of the New South are preparing to host their annual festival at the Ford Building, which drew 18,000+ people last year.
This year, honors Latin American culture through art, music, dance and food. Plus, there’s plenty of activities for the family, and a Catrina parade. Did we mention it’s free to attend?
The Buy
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I’m very excited for this coming weekend as I’ll be officiating my brother’s wedding! I’m an emotional person so I may cry quite a bit. If you have any tips on how to keep those emotions at bay, I’m all ears.
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