Inside an Eye-Popping Kitchen Renovation in Matthews
Interior designer Melissa Lee of New South Home renovated her kitchen to work for her family
Home + Garden
An Evolving Masterpiece: Inside Crazy Jane’s Transformation of a Myers Park Home
And why his work on this project is never done
H&S Antiques: An Old Lumber Store Becomes a Pickin' Paradise
Spot opened on Monroe Road last year.
Our 4 Most Popular Home Renovation Stories of the Past Year
FROM A BUNGALOW in Oaklawn Park to a Cornelius lake house, we've featured several major renovations over the past year that have stirred conversation. Below, we’re looking at four of the most popular of those feature stories on regional homes. Michael…
Recipe: A Fall Salad from Chef Alyssa
Vegetable-based entrées are growing in popularity, especially in fall when produce like eggplant and squash are in season. Enjoy this healthy and colorful salad that’s hearty enough to serve for dinner. Roasted Eggplant Salad with Yogurt Dressing Serves: 4…
Room We Love: A Secret Hideaway in Dilworth
Built in 2016 by Ram Design Build, this 6,000-square-foot craftsman-style home in Dilworth has plenty of space for a growing family. The homeowners wanted a room where “the kids can be wide open and have fun,” says designer Hadley Quisenberry…
Inside an Elegant Lake Norman Home
Everything fell into place for designer Wanda Horton with this lakefront property
Get to Know: Melissa Lee and Brenna Morgan of New South Home
Interior designers work with clients from Myers Park to Waxhaw
Troutman Chair Company Keeps Front-Porch Tradition Alive
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, once a leading industry and cultural mainstay in North Carolina, is becoming a lost craft. Since 1990, 60 percent of the state’s furniture-making jobs have left for factories in Asia, drawn to their lower material and labor costs.…
A Tour of NASCAR Driver Angela Ruch's Uptown Penthouse
The Xfinity driver and her husband, Mike, have a new reality show, a new baby, and a newly-renovated suite overlooking uptown
SHOPPING: Mixing Metals in Your Home Decor
Combine metallics like copper, gold, and brass to add some shimmer to your home
Cheryl Luckett’s Furniture Collection Celebrates Southern Sisterhood
CHERYL LUCKETT'S FURNITURE reads like a diary. Each of the five pieces she designed for The Belle collection is a chapter inspired by the people and places she has known throughout her life in the South. The Ivy is a…
Rain Gardens Are Both Pretty and Practical
IF APRIL SHOWERS LEAVE puddles on the lawn, a rain garden could be the answer. “Water that runs off impervious surfaces like roofs and driveways carries pollutants that end up going into the storm water system,” explains Paula Gross, adjunct…
Get to Know: Interior Designer Lauren Clement
The award-winning designer and owner of Lauren Nicole Designs
Room We Love: Relaxed Vibes in a Dilworth Cottage
AFTER MOVING into a Dilworth cottage, Liz and Christopher Leonard weren’t sure how to use the finishes the previous owners had left behind. Dealing with a “beige-on-beige” space with a confusing layout, the family called on Berkeley Minkhorst and Kelley…
Before + After: Matthews newlyweds transform galley kitchen into group gathering space
Newly married and looking for their first home to purchase, Katie Sargent and her husband Dan found a home in Matthews' Coachman Ridge. Set upon a steep slope that Katie says was "deemed unusable," the home was sold to the couple in…
Room We Love: A 'Zen Den' in Foxcroft
EMC Design creates the antithesis of a man cave with this bright and soothing space
Musical Trees: New topiary display at DSBG's Holidays at the Garden dances to music
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden unveils glimmering new light displays for 2018, including one that dances to the music.
3 Herbs for Your Indoor Garden
WHEN THE COLD WEATHER settles in, combat cabin fever by playing mixologist. A fragrant indoor herb garden serves double duty—growing greenery in your home will boost your mood and improve your spirits (the alcohol kind). Place these three herbs on…
The Making of The Launch Factory's Living Wall
VERTICAL GARDENS thrive both indoors and outdoors, but during the gray winter months, a colorful living wall can be a welcomed backdrop. Eric Westerduin, strategy director at Suite Plants, recently installed this living wall at The Launch Factory, a co-working space…
9 Holiday Hosting Tips From a Charlotte Party Expert
"I recently threw a party for Ralph Lauren and served cheeseburgers."
Interior Design Trend Forecast for 2019
The world of aesthetics is full of changes. One moment, granite is the go-to material for kitchen countertops; the next, it's old news. How do you keep up with the ever-changing trends of the interior design world? Well, if you're reading…
Six Stops During a Visit to Seagrove
UNDERNEATH THE GRASS and wildflowers and dirt is one of our region’s earliest resources: clay. Now, hunks of the terracotta-colored material are spun on the wheels of nearly 100 potters in Seagrove, the slippery clay tamed by their fingertips into mugs…
Recipes for a Festive Potluck
Prepare these seasonal side dishes for friends and family at your next get-together.
Veteran Gardener Embraces Love of Color in SouthPark
EVEN THOUGH Sylvia Hurley has been working in the garden of her SouthPark home for almost three decades, she still considers it a work in progress. “I love it when people say, ‘A garden takes care of itself,’” she muses.…
Couple Transforms Dated Bungalow in Oaklawn Park
TALAYA BROWN has always been attracted to small house living, so when she and her husband Kerrick Faulkner inherited a brick bungalow from his grandparents two years ago, they had the chance to fulfill this dream. “Before renovations, the home was…
How to Check Tree Health for Safety During Storms
Charlotte is a city defined not only by its skyline but by its tree canopy, too. There's no doubting the beauty that trees bring to our streets—Myers Park posts a picture-perfect image of what trees can do for your landscape. However,…
5 Tips for a Festive & Southern Front Porch
See if yours hits the mark.
Things To Do
Oct
4
Fri
We offer very unique activity options during our public sessions such as canvas painting, pottery, glaWe keep the music going and karaoke is always availabss painting, & more! No experience necessary. Young adults under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants 21+ are welcome to order from our wine bar once in studio, that includes fine wine, special ciders, and sake cocktails. Snacks and soft drinks are available to purchase for all participants.
Schedule:
Tuesday – Thursday 7pm
Friday – Saturday – 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Sunday 5pm
Online ticket purchase is required.
Participants can choose from the activities listed below. No experience is necessary.
$35 PRO-SKETCH PASS
Pick from the items below and pick your design- let a professional artist sketch it for you and provide steps/technique for completion. It’s super easy! No need to pre-submit the image – just bring it in with on your phone or printed out. You are not limited to the designs linked below. (Please refrain from choosing highly detailed images or realistic portraits)
16″x20″ CANVAS PAINTING
DRINK WARE PAINTING
DINNER PLATE PAINTING
BASEBALL HAT PAINTING
CLAY MOLDING & PAINTING
WOOD PLAQUE PAINTING
$25 FREESTYLE PASS
Want to let your creativity flow and design on your own will while having fun? Choose from the items below. Artists will be available to answer questions as you work through your projects.
11″x14″ CANVAS PAINTING
DRINK WARE PAINTING
DINNER PLATE PAINTING
BASEBALL HAT PAINTING
CLAY MOLDING & PAINTING
WOOD PLAQUE PAINTING
$15 SOCIAL PASS
Want to simply come in and socialize with family and friends in a fun, artsy environment? This pass is for you and does not include an art activity. You can still bring food and drinks – perhaps do karaoke if you’d like!
Oct
15
Tue
Oct 15 – Dec 31 all-day
From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see our new special display and discover how God used him to reach youth with the Good News of Jesus Christ, from inner-city ministry in Chicago to postwar Europe to the Miami Rock Festival. You’ll also learn about Billy’s own experience as a student.
•Browse never-before-seen memorabilia.
•Read powerful stories and personal memories.
•See fascinating photos of Billy’s time in school and his global outreach to youth.
This special display is free to the public and no pre-registration is required. For more information, please call 704-401-3200.
Nov
16
Sat
Nov 16 – Dec 24 all-day
Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event returning to Cabela’s this holiday season. Charlotte-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4×6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games.
Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snow-covered hills and illuminated Christmas trees. Kids can enjoy free crafts, coloring stations and write a letter to Santa.
Guests can reserve their free visit and photo with Santa using the free Bass Pass system. Visit the Bass Pass Ticket Depot located at the entrance of Santa’s Wonderland to pick up a time-stamped pass. (OR, for digital passes) Guests can register online for a digital Bass Pass to see Santa, allowing them time to explore Santa’s Wonderland or shop while they wait. Updates and reminders will be sent via text messages.
In addition, Cabela’s stores are designated toy drop-off stations for Toys for Tots. Families that bring a new toy to donate Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, will receive a FREE premium photo package valued at $20.
Nov 16 – Dec 24 all-day
Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event. The magic returns to Bass Pro Shops and Charlotte-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4×6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games.
Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snow-covered hills and illuminated Christmas trees. The Santa’s Wonderland Christmas village offers remote control trucks, laser/ foam toy arcade, Lincoln Logs building area and much more. Kids can also enjoy free crafts, coloring stations and write a letter to Santa.
Guests can reserve their free visit and photo with Santa using the free Bass Pass system. Visit the Bass Pass Ticket Depot located at the entrance of Santa’s Wonderland to pick up a time-stamped pass. (OR, for digital passes) Guests can register online for a digital Bass Pass to see Santa, allowing them time to explore Santa’s Wonderland or shop while they wait. Updates and reminders will be sent via text messages.
In addition, Bass Pro Shops stores are designated toy drop-off stations for Toys for Tots. Families that bring a new toy to donate Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 will receive a FREE premium photo package valued at $20.
Nov
23
Sat
Nov 23 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm
One of Charlotte’s historic streetcar communities, Plaza Midwood is full of hip art galleries, funky stores, and unique restaurants, which join to give the neighborhood its eclectic local flavor and authentic character amidst modern-day growth.
Get an inside look into the neighborhood’s storied past while enjoying the cuisines that make the area a popular place to live, work, and play today. The diversity of Plaza Midwood is reflected in its food, with historic diners and popular dives serving up old favorites alongside modern restaurants and local watering holes bringing new flavors into the mix.
This food tour includes:
*Specialties from six locally-owned culinary establishments including restaurants, diners, and breweries
*Tastings of local beer, cider, and cocktail samples
*Enlightening beer & food pairing experience
*Opportunities to interact with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties
*Introduction to the neighborhood’s history and recent growth
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