Meet Tom Hanchett: Charlotte's Dr. History
Tom Hanchett, staff historian at Levine Museum of the New South and interpreter of Charlotte’s last 100 years, says the city’s history “is begging to be told.” Got time for a story?
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My Favorite Things: Charlotte's Collectors of Kitsch
They are Charlotte’s premier collectors of kitsch (except for the guy with the custom bikes—that's just boss). Lava lamps, Frankenstein figurines, velvet paintings, Simpsons memorabilia—the collections are fun, weird, and not even especially valuable. But every single action figure and poster is a piece of the collector’s childhood—gone, but not forgotten
New Names, New Faces, and More News at Charlotte magazine
Meet all of our new editors, writers, and designers. Plus, some news of my own
The Slippery Slope of Snow Driving in Charlotte
It is supposed to snow tonight in Charlotte. Shut it down. Shut it ALL down.
How to Have a Chance to Write for Charlotte Magazine
12 rules to keep in mind
Inanity for January 11: In Which a Misbehaving Puppy Represents Bank of America's Bad Deal
So what if Wife and I were Bank of America, and our new puupy Lucy was Countrywide? How would that go? Something like this, probably
The Week's Inanity: Shady Accounting for Diets, and Lower Your 2013 Hopes
Happy 2013 everybody. I have a feeling it’s going to be just like 2012, except better. Or worse. Who the hell knows.
2012 Cracked Crowns
From the cringe-inducing headline “Mistressville, USA” to a giant catfish to ridiculous campaign ads, 2012 was a year to remember. Or forget. OK, now we’re confused. So let’s just get to the awards
The Week's Inanity, Dec. 28: Belk Bowl, Bev Could Have Won, And A Kick To The Groin
Bev Perdue could be talking about the race for governor. Or a 5K. Either or.
Going the Distance
In a city with an Olympic-size love of swimming, this meet is a ritual worth witnessing
Clogging 101
Five things you never knew about the mountain dance
Books and Millions
Lee Keesler tackles the unenviable task of rescuing the county’s public libraries
Paper Tongues Goes Rogue
The Charlotte band drops manager Randy Jackson to chart its own course
Guide to Private Schools
If you’re a parent considering enrolling your child or children in private school, it’s decision time. Most applications are due in January for the 2013–2014 school year. Charlotte has plenty of choices, especially for elementary schools. To help you make…
Making the Choice
Public or private? Faith-based or secular? When it comes to raising kids, choosing a school ranks among the most important and most difficult decisions. Here’s how three Charlotte families are navigating the challenge
Where's the Fun?
Out of curiosity, I went to one of those sweepstakes parlors that seem to be popping up all over town. They claim to be selling fun. They are not
Do Jerry Richardson and Michael Jordan Think Charlotte Is Better with a Symphony?
Their counterparts in Indianapolis do
The Week's Inanity, Dec. 14: The People You Meet in Baltimore, and You Can Call Me Al
A double feature: Meet the guy who drank chardonnay and said Steve Smith was washed up, and find out just how nice Al Gardner can be.
Stephen Curry Returns to Charlotte
In honor of former Davidson star Stephen Curry's return home, presenting our greatest hits of Curry stories
The Week's Inanity, Dec. 7: In which we go deep on Richard Marx
Richard Marx was in Charlotte this week. It must be really hard to be Richard Marx, because no matter where he is, he’s probably always having people walking up to him saying “I will be right here waiting for you.”
The Buzz is THIS CLOSE to Being Back
A Yahoo! Sports report says Tom Benson will re-name his team the New Orleans Pelicans, meaning the Hornets name will be available, which means the Charlotte Bobcats could grab it. MJ is open to it. The NBA already owns the rights to the name, which would speed up the process. Which means, OHMYGAWD IT’S REALLY HAPPENING.
Otherscreen Shuts Down: Will Failure Prove to Be a Good Thing for Charlotte Startup Community?
The closure of startup Otherscreen will test the notion that failure is good
Six Random Thoughts about Black Friday
The week's inanity summed up in one day, because nothing is more inane than waiting in line at a store only to be trampled by ravenous deal-seekers.
Steak, Collards, and Taxes
Councilman James “Smuggie” Mitchell dishes about his astronaut wife and his streetcar dreams
Best Bets December 2012
Your best bets of what to see and do in Charlotte this month
Can Charlotte Become Hollywood East?
For years, Charlotte’s film industry has been touted as being on the verge of taking off. now, after the success of Homeland and The Hunger Games, it appears to be closer than ever. But there’s one big thing missing.
Growing Up Green
FoodCorps members teach Gaston County kids to eat local, healthy foods
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Need help buying for the power player, couture queen, or culture connoisseur on your list? Look no further
