Streaming Films, TV Shows Shot in Charlotte: April 2020
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Try This At Home: How Restaurateur Bruce Moffett Is Navigating COVID-19
The shutdown forces him to pass dishes from his five-restaurant food empire from curb, window, and doorway
Podcast Challenges Men to Drop the Mic, Let Women Say Their Piece
A look at veteran journalist Stuart Watson’s ManListening series
Davidson College Professor Teaches the Art and Craft of Letterpress Printing
“Something like this gives people the opportunity to slow down and think about information in a different way.”
Go on a Virtual Getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains
In Partnership with Blue Ridge Travelers During a pandemic that requires self-isolation, people have shown just how creative they can be. Whether friends are toasting over video chat or businesses are offering delivery service for the first time ever, there…
One Charlotte Woman’s Struggle With the ‘Getting Ahead’ Myth
For generations, economists, pundits, and holders of public office have told the poor that pulling themselves out of poverty was just a matter of acquiring the right skills, making the right choices, and having the right attitude. In a city where getting ahead is practically a religion, Cheryl Potts has done a lot right—and she hasn’t gotten far
What You Can, Can’t Do Under Charlotte’s Stay-At-Home Order
Restrictions begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, extend through at least April 16
The Cost of Expensive Dirt in Charlotte
Land prices, especially near uptown, are forcing even some affluent homeowners to flee for 'the sticks'
It Would Have Been Easier to Tear Down Our Myers Park Ranch and Start Over.
But homes like these were built to last, so we gave ours a second chance
Go on a Virtual Getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains
In Partnership with Blue Ridge Travelers During a pandemic that requires self-isolation, people have shown just how creative they can be. Whether friends are toasting over video chat or businesses are offering delivery service for the first time ever, there…
Things To Do
Feb
9
Sun
Feb 9 – Aug 30 all-day
This exhibition features more than 100 works of art on loan from across the U.S., as well as England, with an exclusive focus on black basalt sculpture—the first show of its kind to do so. Works range from life-size portrait busts to fanciful vases and dynamic statues of mythological heroes.
With the help of the prominent Charlotte muralist and street artist known as “Owl,” each of the exhibition rooms will feature a specially commissioned graphic mural in striking, sunset hues.
Mar
13
Fri
Discover Charlotte’s best, new food truck rally that is hosted by West End’s first craft brewery, Blue Blaze Brewing, in partnership with Historic West End Partners. Savor local food trucks with a variety of unique, dynamic, and delicious dishes, to celebrate one of Charlotte’s best traditions in one of Charlotte’s most culturally rich and historic neighborhoods.
Happening every Friday evening from March 13 through May 29 at starting at 5 pm and live music at 6 pm. West End Food Truck Friday is free to attend, as well as dog- and family-friendly. Non-alcoholic, local cider, and wine options are available.
Mar
26
Thu
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte presents the uproarious comedy with music, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS by Richard Bean. In “the funniest show in the western world,” Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark. Fired from a skiffle band and in search of work, he finds himself employed by TWO shifty “guvnors”. Fighting a mounting sense of confusion, Francis goes out of his way to serve both bosses. But with the distractions of a pneumatic book keeper, a self-important actor, and his own mammoth appetite to contend with, how long can he keep them apart? Mistaken identities, outrageous farce, love triangles, and inspired lunacy.
Pay what you can night is Thursday, March 26 with a suggested ticket price of just $10. Two preview performances with half-priced tickets will be Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. Official opening night is Wednesday, April 1 and the show will run through Saturday, May 2.
Visit www.atcharlotte.org for full show dates and times.
Apr
3
Fri
Uptown Charlotte may be the business center of a modern and fast-growing city, but it is also the center of Charlotte’s culinary community that is rooted in Southern traditions and flavors.
Sample and sip your way through Uptown Charlotte’s best representations of the region and explore the influence of Southern heritage on Charlotte’s cuisine, with modern twists on traditional fare and inspiration drawn from local farmers and producers. Savor local craft beers and enjoy wine pairings and blind tastings between strolls along city streets to see examples of Charlotte’s past peeking through its modern façade. This food tour includes:
– Specialties from six locally-owned restaurants and other culinary establishments featuring local farms and artisans
– Tastings of local craft beer and wine pairings
– An enlightening blind wine tasting experience
– Opportunities to interact with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties
– Introduction to Charlotte’s history and landmarks, with a private tour of a 19th century Queen Anne home
IKEA’s Annual Swedish Easter PASKBORD Buffet is 6 pm Friday, April 3. Tickets are $12.99 for adults and $2.99 for kids (IKEA Family price, which is FREE to join).
Menu includes herring, salmon with mustard sauce, deviled eggs, assorted cheeses, cucumber salad, dill potato salad, berry salad, assorted crispbreads, chicken & veggie meatballs, Swedish ham, poached Salmon, Swedish meatballs with Lingonberry jam, an assortment of desserts, and much, much more.
Tickets can be purchased in the IKEA Charlotte Restaurant anytime before the event.
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