I moved here from Minneapolis in January and had not yet experienced the delights of Charlotte nightlife. What follows is an account of my baptism by mozzarella sticks, soccer hooligans, Korean liquor, karaoke, and tennis shoes that I swear were white when the evening began
'If Barbie had a club, it would be the Babe Cave'
After two years indoors, everybody wants to get away. Here are four options for kids, and parents, and parents’ parents
Atlanta-based designer Alice Cramer transformed the three-story townhome
From purple streetlights to crabs to lingering NASCAR fanaticism
New book reexamines the artist’s life and work, and their ties to the city he left
And tips before you go
Through Parkinson’s and other challenges, the abstract artist is determined to keep stepping up to the canvas
Macaroni necklaces are swell, but after two years of pandemic parenting, most moms just want a day off. This Mother’s Day, give her uninterrupted time to shop at her leisure, get a facial, or have a boozy brunch with girlfriends.…
Jamie Barker designs quirky, colorful apparel inspired by her daughter
We’ve made it through the last couple of years semi-intact, at least; the torrent of mask requirements, variants, and guidelines that seemed to change with the winds recalibrated our lifestyles and habits, not to mention where we desperately sought diversion. Yet business owners and proprietors made do, and we celebrate them with the 2022 BOBs, our annual compendium of the Best of the Best in food, entertainment, shopping, and just plain living. That we can still do, and good luck to whatever might keep us from trying.
The I-85 rivalry continued today with a Charlotte FC victory over Atlanta United in a nationally televised match. The 1-0 win was decided by a goal in the 11th minute by Jordy Alcívar, who was then named man of the…
If you haven’t been in a while …
The drummer’s passing, the band’s canceled tour, and the rock, roll, and joy that endures
She leans on her corporate finance background to guide her cosmetics business
The core of the baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and that’s driving an emerging trend in Charlotte and elsewhere: Communities with more space, more options, more technology, more fun. Southminster is a growing community in south Charlotte where retirement living emphasizes the ‘living’
Mind Matters One in five U.S. adults—about 52.9 million people—suffers from mental illness, says the National Institute for Mental Health. So now that we’ve spent two-plus years talking about physical health, let’s talk about the psyche. Discovery Place Science and…
A sampling beyond the urban core—even outside Charlotte
People think of the urban core as the hot area, but developers increasingly head toward the I-485 loop—and beyond
She manages design projects for luxury fashion brands, top-shelf liquors, and rocket launches
Until a few years ago, Afshin Ghazi’s nightlife hub was the place to be, and be seen, in Charlotte. But the good times quickly faded with financial troubles, increasing violence, COVID, and, today, foreclosure and its third sale. What happened, and what’s next?
Everybody in the city—businesses, nonprofits, schools—seems to be rebranding these days. Here’s why and how they’re usually more than just cosmetic changes
Charlotte magazine, Charlotte’s award-winning, monthly city magazine, has named Andy Smith as its new publisher. Smith previously served in several roles for the Morris Media Network publication over the past nine years, including associate publisher, executive editor, digital director, and…
Charlotte therapist strikes gold with bestselling book and social media presence that emphasize the value of boundaries
For decades, the City of Charlotte helped fund the Arts & Science Council, an independent nonprofit. In 2021, the city changed tack: It appointed Priya Sircar as its first arts and culture officer and assembled a board to distribute funding and develop a long-range plan. Could the move help turn Charlotte into a cultural destination?
Scenes from Saturday, March 5, at Bank of America Stadium (and Surrounding Neighborhoods)
Exploring Park City, Utah Where skiing is just an on-ramp for the afterparty Exploring Playa Mujeres, Mexico A Mexican resort alive with art, personal…
This excursion lets families sample nature and piña coladas and, if they’re lucky, spot a movie star or two
