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🐦 (Humming)bird is the word
If you see a bird like this, you’ve spotted a ruby-throated hummingbird. | Photo via @meckparkrec
Spring is here, and our feathered friends will be flying their way back to the Queen City. One example is the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is expected to migrate through the Charlotte area around April 1-15.
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common hummingbird species on this side of the Mississippi River, and it’s the only one to breed in the eastern US.
Catch a glimpse
If you want to see the hummingbirds before they flutter away, you’re in for a pretty sight. The species is known for being nectar feeders, and are attracted to wildflowers, particularly tubular ones that are red or orange. Grab your binoculars, and head to a local birding hot spot like:
Freedom Park — The area has many spots that attract birds and their watchers.
The Whitton Executive series provides free or low-cost access to current, influential business knowledge. | Photo provided by Winthrop University
Molly Grantham left a 25-year TV news career to inspire audiences as a national speaker with wit and humor. This month, she’s headed to Winthrop University as part of the Whitton Executive Series.
Register for “Practice Makes Progress,” a free seminar on Thursday, March 26, where Molly will discuss leadership, navigating professional relationships, and ways to cut through the noise.
Chance the Rapper is bringing his talents to Charlotte later this year. The rapper will play at The Amp Ballantyne on Friday, May 22, with ticket presales starting tomorrow, March 19.
Opening
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Those words will ring true if you head to the grand opening of Crispy Cones on Friday, March 27, where a free pastry cone awaits for the business’ Instagram followers. It will be Charlotte’s first location for the chain, and it’s opening at 8736 Outlet Blvd.
Try This
The Market at 7th Street is in the running for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best food hall in the country. Voting ends Monday, April 13. Fun fact: The Market has helped launch more than 75 local businesses.
Number
525. That’s how many jobs Citigroup plans to add to its Ballantyne office in the next few years. Leaders announced their plans during the office’s ribbon-cutting earlier this week, citing North Carolina’s thriving financial-services sector as a reason to expand here. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Quoted
And Gregorys Coffee agrees. “We think Charlotte is one of the most incredible, booming markets that are out there today,” said chain officials, who are targeting 10-15 locations in the area. Gregorys started in New York City, and now boasts 50+ stores nationwide. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Edu
Zepeddie’s Pizzeria announced its top five elementary schools in the running for its teacher pizza party contest. The LoSo pizzeria is hosting the contest as a way to celebrate local educators, and you can help pick a winner — voting ends Monday, March 31.
Family
Museum of Illusions is celebrating spring with colorful flowers, egg hunts, and other activations through Sunday, April 12. Bonus: Visitors can get $3 off when they visit Monday through Wednesday.
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Watch
Episode 2: “Puckerbutt”
Things are heating up on Top Chef with a Carolina Reaper challenge. | Photo by Paul Cheney/Bravo
We’re back with our weekly recap of season 23 of “Top Chef.” The second episode officially aired on Bravo earlier this week, and in case you missed it, this season is celebrating the Carolinas.
Maria’s taking some well-deserved time off, so GVLtoday’s Danielle’s here to recap our second episode in Charlotte, including:
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Wait, where’s Maria? Don’t worry folks, your wonderful Newsletter Editor will be back soon, I’m just here to hold down the fort during her exceptionally well-earned time off. Feel free to send a hello.
I hope you like dad jokes, history tidbits, and pictures of my dogs, because that’s what’s in store. Like I said, don’t worry, she’ll be back soon.
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