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🏓 Move aside, pickleball
The nation’s collective interest in table tennis exists in a strange time loop: once every four years, as the Summer Olympic Games roll around, interest in the sport spikes.
Now, with the success of “Marty Supreme,” the game is gaining attention again — no Summer Games required. If you want to get ahead of the curve, grab a paddle and head to one of these local spots.
The best part of a new hobby? Community. That’s what awaits at the Charlotte Table Tennis Club. The oldest ping pong club in the state was founded in 1979 and boasts 170+ members.
Once you’ve made a few friends, bring them to Hi-Wire Brewing, where a weekly table tennis night takes place every Wednesday.
There are also four tables you can use for free on a first-come, first-served basis at Rally Pickleball. Don’t sleep on the cocktail list.
Did we miss your favorite place to play table tennis? Let us know.
The Charlotte Museum of History is preparing to host a special exhibition for America250. “American Revolution, the Augmented Exhibition” offers an interactive insights into the country’s past, using video game technology to do so. It opens on Tuesday, April 14 — tickets are available. (Axios Charlotte)
Concert
Tick-tock on the clock — Kesha is coming to town. The pop star just announced a Charlotte date on “The Freedom Tour,” which will arrive at Truliant Amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The first presale begins today.
Biz
A parking services company is firing 188 of its employees from a parking lot near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. AmeriPark and Republic Parking currently manages the facility at 5601 Wilkinson Blvd., but will stop doing so at the end of June. No reason has been given. (Charlotte Observer)
History
Do you remember was Charlotte was like in the 1990s? Mama Ricotta’s took a trip down memory lane.
Quoted
“That’s the first phase of what we envision will be a much larger-scale entertainment district around that.” That’s what a Hornets official said about the under-construction Novant Health Performance Center, and the team’s vision for the future. (Charlotte Business Journal)
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Spring is beautiful in Charlotte. Thankfully, we’ve got wonderful photographers around town to capture the beauty. (@fromandrawithlove)
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We are days away from the return of baseball season in Charlotte, with the Knights’ first game of the season this Friday, March 27. This weekend’s three-game series will feature a fireworks show, drone show, and plenty more family-friendly fun to kick the season off.
Can’t make it? Peep the schedule to find a future game to put on your calendar.
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