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Culture
Charlotte’s newest alcohol-free social club
Unboozy aims to create connections without a focus on alcoholic beverages.
February 20, 2025
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A restored interior of Carolina Theatre.
Theater
Carolina Theatre close to reopening its doors
The historic Carolina Theatre will welcome the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for one of its first performances in nearly 50 years.
February 19, 2025
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City
Charlotte scores several “Best of” award nominations
Charlotteans can vote in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards from “Best Beer City” to “Best Minor League Ballpark.”
February 19, 2025
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Lines of travelers carrying luggage make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Airport expecting “busiest” travel season as Memorial Day weekend approaches
Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates more than one million travelers for the unofficial start of summer.
May 21, 2024
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Three white plates with colorful meal items surrounded by strawberries on a brown table.
Food
Southern cuisine meets local strawberries
The Asbury, located inside The Dunhill Hotel, is combining seasonal strawberries with savory favorites through the end of May.
May 21, 2024
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Strips of bacon hang over a presentation mantle on a table in a restaurant.
Food
Steak 48 debuts features sizzling new additions
Steak 48’s new menu items include elevated caviar service and hanging bacon.
May 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Events
Spectrum Center closes for “Reimagine” renovations
The Uptown arena will close for two NBA off-seasons to create elevated visitor experiences.
May 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A bronze statue showing a man in colonial garb atop a horse.
History
Celebrating Meck Dec Day
The annual celebration commemorates the official declaration of independence from Great Britain.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Rendering shows people crossing a busy street toward a windowed, brightly lit glass building.
Development
Restoration continues for historic Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre will serve as a civic hub when it reopens in 2025, seven years after renovations began.
May 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of downtown Salisbury with thousands of people on the streets for a street festival.
Events
The Cheerwine Festival returns to Salisbury
The festival in downtown Salisbury promises to serve a sweet taste of Southern hospitality.
May 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
People bustle through a crowded street market with lines of tents in the background.
Events
South End welcomes return of Camden Commons
The street festival will bring Sunday afternoon fun + closures along Camden Road.
May 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A brick building faces the front of the Gem Theatre's sign in front of a blue, cloudless day.
Theater
The “Gem” is sparkling in Kannapolis
The historic Gem Theatre reopens to the public Thursday, May 16, after major renovations.
May 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Groups of people walking and conversing on a packed lawn with a red food truck and vendor tables at a food festival.
Festivals
Italian Festival to flood Fort Mill with meatballs
The 27th Annual St. Philip Neri Italian Festival will fill Fort Mill bellies for three days.
May 15, 2024
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