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April 2010

Features

The Cage Fighter

The Cage Fighter

Until Rodney "Sho Nuff" Wallace, there really was no such thing as a professional extreme fighter from North Carolina. Wallace is battling to change that, one kimura arm lock at a time

Parks!

Parks!

You've finally thawed from the winter cold and are ready to get outside and enjoy Charlotte's spring weather. Take advantage of the area's (free!) bounty of outdoor awesomeness by hitting up the...

Back in the Day

Back in the Day

Before The Avett Brothers were The Next Big Thing, they were three guys just trying to write a good song, play a few shows, and make a good record. Local photographer Daniel Coston was there

Real Estate {DEALS} for Dummies

Real Estate {DEALS} for Dummies

In the midst of a buyer's market, everyone wants to be the person who makes his home purchase just as the market hits its bottom, and then ten years later -- after prices have recovered -- gets to...

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Chatter

Joke's On

The annotated guide to being funny

Baby Pains

Baby Pains

Job swapping for conception

His Life's Mission

His Life's Mission

From an orphan in South Korea to a missionary in Haiti, Kevin Wright never dreamed his path would guide him to Charlotte's Myers Park United Methodist Church

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Fitness

Hooping It Up

Hooping It Up

The latest fitness craze to hit Charlotte isn't in a cold fitness room or spin class.

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Fashion

City Slickers

City Slickers

Cover up with these chic trench coats

Under Control

Neiman Marcus' newest line for men gives the appearance of a sleek physique without extra trips to the gym.

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Divine Reinvention

Divine Reinvention

"Jewelry has a way of telling a story like nothing else we put on each day," says Katherine Bly Cromer.

13 Ways to Get Organized This Spring

13 Ways to Get Organized This Spring

Opt for a holistically healthier 2010 by spring cleaning more than just your closets

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Local Flavor

Chef Shuffle

Chef Shuffle

Over the last several months some of Charlotte's favorite chefs have been on the move. Curious why that dish you're digging into in South End reminds you of something you recently tried in...

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Uncorked

An Affair of the Palate

An Affair of the Palate

My adoration for South American wines may have gone too far this time

Raising the Steaks

Raising the Steaks

BLT Steak is bringing a new level of sophisticated steakhouse cuisine to the city

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Nightlife

Rock the Kazba

Rock the Kazba

EpiCentre's new bar, Kazba, caters to the VIP crowd

Sangria Sippin'

Sangria Sippin'

At the new Cuban Pete's Café in Plaza Midwood, guests don't have to settle for traditional sangria.

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A La Carte

à la carte

News, notes, and gossip about the restaurant scene

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Conversation

Dramatic Homecoming

Dramatic Homecoming

Charlotte native Jonathan Hadley will bring a taste of the Shore to the Queen City as part of the Jersey Boys national tour.

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Listings

Best Bets

Best Bets

From Evita to America's pastime, this month’s hottest events

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Editor's Note

Hoop Dreams

Reading this month's cover package made me realize all over again that I need to do a better job of exploring our fine parks. Sure, I've strolled Freedom Park, taken a few laps on the burgeoning...

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Life Lines

Hope, Heartbreak, and Hope Again

Hope, Heartbreak, and Hope Again

When the miracle of life is interrupted by cruelty, hope is hard to hold onto. I don't know how they did it

NoDa's Latest Savior

NoDa's Latest Savior

"Firecracker" Hollis nixon has helped shepherd NoDa through its latest gentrification phase, but two vacant behemoths have her stumped -- and the neighborhood worried

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