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Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants

Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants Faculty and alumni from the College of Arts + Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are among 54 artists to receive the 2024 Creative Mecklenburg Grants from the Arts & Science Council. Grant Details The grants, open to Mecklenburg County-based artists of all disciplines, provide funding of up to $3,000 each. Grantees represent creative disciplines from visual art and

May 25, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

Dining with a view: 6 rooftop restaurants to try this summer in Charlotte

Dining with a view: 6 rooftop restaurants to try this summer in Charlotte Nuvole Rooftop Nestled at the top of the AC Hotel Charlotte City Center in Queen City Quarter, Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo offers a chic setting with stunning views of Uptown. The menu features Italian-inspired dishes and craft cocktails. Nuvole has great daytime and evening views, making it a perfect date night or meeting place for drinks. The Waterman

May 25, 2024 No Comments

Cinema

Charlotte Welcomes TikTok Star Matt Rife for Netflix Special

Charlotte Welcomes TikTok Star Matt Rife for Netflix Special By Carmichael Cruz CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News)—TikTok sensation Matt Rife and Netflix are in town to shoot his latest comedy special, which will air on the streaming service. Rife has a sold-out six-show run at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte and audience members from the first night of the show are reporting that a camera crew and producers were present to

May 24, 2024 No Comments

Art

Carolina Noise: Nigel Malone Delves into the NC Hip-Hop Sound

Carolina Noise: Nigel Malone Delves into the NC Hip-Hop Sound If you’re a fan of the Charlotte hip-hop scene, you’ve likely been touched by the imprint of Nigel Malone. Powerfully soft-spoken with a humility that carries the authority of experience, the multi-talented creative who’s also known as NXGXL could be described as a jack of all trades. As a rapper in his teens, Malone trained under figures that would rise

May 24, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility Free mobile collective gives away books to people in the community A nonprofit organization gifted 12,000 books in its first year. Books on the House: Bringing Literature to the Community Books on the House is a free mobile book collective founded by Kat Varner and Jesse Brown in the Charlotte area. The nonprofit aims to promote literacy accessibility by

May 22, 2024 No Comments

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Life Lessons: Ana Silva Rey

Life Lessons: Ana Silva Rey Charlotte, May 20, 2024 – Ana Silva Rey, the CEO of Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, has a deep understanding of the value and price of education. Her journey from Mexico to North Carolina, and her dedication to helping Latino students navigate the education system, highlight the importance of access to information and funds for higher education. An Inspiring Journey In 1998, Ana Silva Rey moved to

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th The Inaugural Big Mecklenburg County Fair will open on the grounds of The Park Expo & Conference Center (800 Briar Creek Road; next to Bojangles Coliseum) Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2. Amusement rides, prize-filled games, live entertainment, and traditional carnival foods are planned for the 10-day event. Family-Friendly Fun The carnival midway at the Fair will be provided by

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Exploring Charlotte’s Delectable Street Food Scene

Charlotte’s Street Food Scene A Guide to Charlotte’s Street Food When it comes to satisfying your cravings for delicious and diverse street food, Charlotte is the place to be. With over 200 food trucks roaming the streets and various pop-up food carts and stalls, the Queen City’s street food scene is thriving. From traditional favorites to innovative fusion dishes, Charlotte has something to offer for every palate. Global Street Eats

May 21, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf By HERE News Bringing Music to Underserved Neighborhoods In a bid to make music more accessible, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has launched a new initiative with its mobile stage. Taking their performances outside of the usual uptown venues, the symphony is now bringing their music directly to the people in long-underserved neighborhoods in Charlotte. Connecting Through Music The innovative mobile

May 21, 2024 No Comments

Culinary

Charlotte Expands on Food Festival with Bites on Seventh

Charlotte Expands on Food Festival with Bites on Seventh Live music and entertainment adds to block party vibes Eat Black Charlotte started as a simple hashtag in 2020, a way for local foodies to better highlight Black food businesses in Charlotte, but like any good social media campaign, it eventually grew into something more. The Eat Black Charlotte Food & Culture Festival was launched originally as a way to wrap

May 21, 2024 No Comments

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