Creative Besties with well-run media

We know what happens when two hearts fall in love. But, when two brains fall in creative love, genius shows up. That’s what we talk about on the Creative Besties podcast. This week Tim Miner talks to two of the bestest besties in the Queen City — DC… read more »

Creative Besties – Paula Bartlett & Torrie Savage

How can creatives make each other better? It’s not always easy to find that person that complements you. The person that makes you say, “We’re better together.” But, if you can … BOOM! On this 20-minute edition of “The Biscuit Podcast” we talk with… read more »

A Conversation with Stacy Smith of Tattoo Me Charlotte

This 30-minute episode of the CreativeMornings/Charlotte Podcast was recorded immediately after Stacy Smith, local tattoo artist and contestant on the latest season of Ink Master on the Paramount Network, delivered a talk on the theme of “Surreal” to… read more »

Four to Follow – QC Javi’s Picks

Charlotte is home to thousands of Instagram accounts from Charlotte creatives sharing their work and their thoughts about the Queen City community. Many of them deserve more love and your attention. Where do you start? Who do you follow? No worries…. read more »

(Chef) Peter’s Passion for The Perfect Pizza

James Beard Award-winning chef Peter Reinhart may be known for bread. But, he has a passion for pizza. He’s quested coast to coast for his YouTube series and 2003 book, American Pie. And now, his journey has taken him to the Motor City to take a bite… read more »

GIVEAWAY: Chef Peter Reinhart’s “Perfect Pan Pizza”

The man who wrote the book on bread calls the Queen City “home.” After running his own bakery, instructing thousands of students and authoring 12 books, including the James Beard Award and IACP award-winning book, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, it’s s… read more »

Four to Follow: Full Groan Adult Edition

Charlotte is home to thousands of Instagram accounts from Charlotte creatives sharing their work and their thoughts about the Queen City community. Many of them deserve more love and your attention. But, where do you start? Who do you follow? No worr… read more »

Chef Ron Alhert’s Hat Says “Yankee,” but His Actions Say “Charlottean”

The story below is the latest in our partnership with People of Charlotte, exploring the exceptional individuals who call the Queen City home.  Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) has been providing tuition-free culinary training to people… read more »

XM Divas

Every day, we have thousands of thoughts we just can’t find the words to say. Feelings we just can’t express. Emotions we just can’t emote. But now, we don’t have to. We have the XM Divas to do it for us. And, baby, they’re belting it out.

I am new (and part Yankee). And, I come in peace.

Kellee Stall is a creative who recently moved to Charlotte. We asked her to tell us about her experience and, in her opinion if, indeed, #CharlotteIsCreative. This is the first of series of stories about her explorations — and insights — into the Q… read more »

To Be The Best, You Must Be Able To Handle The Worst

Brand the Moth is Searching for First-Time Muralists

Have you ever wanted to try something new, but you didn’t know where to start? To take that next step in your career or your passion, but the task ahead seemed too daunting? Sometimes you just need a helping hand — whether you are a writer who wants… read more »

HUG LIFE: Stitching the Threads of Possibility

Margaret Burton is an artisan. She’s a clothing designer (for Buffalo Jackson) and an emerging brand changing our relationship with clothes. At the same time, she’s making important inroads with young refugees and inner-city students by using sewing… read more »

Kat Holland “The One” Music Video

Jam on into the weekend with “The One” a new single from Charlotte’s Kat Holland. This one’s the opposite of NSFW. Crank it up. The office will thank you.

Four to Follow: Nikki’s Picks (Nikki Eason, That is.)

Charlotte is home to thousands of Instagram accounts from Charlotte creatives sharing their work and their thoughts about the Queen City community. Many of them deserve more love and your attention. Where do you start? Who do you follow? No worries…. read more »

Junk Mail Prompts An (Almost) Date with Death

I recently got a postcard inviting me to something called a “Peace of Mind Seminar.” Awesome, I thought. Peace of mind is in short supply these days. I’m nervous by nature, and President Trump’s twitchy Twitter finger (and all that entails) have exac… read more »

Not Just Coffee, You’ve Been Played

We challenged Emmy Award-winning composer + sound designer Jason Hausman of Hot Sakē to “play” a local business. He responded by creating this remarkable piece produced almost entirely with sounds captured at Not Just Coffee. Behold, Vol. 1 of Played… read more »

Awesomeness Alert! Rebecca Henderson Bringing Wonder to CreativeMornings

There are only two types of people in the world. Period. Those who know Rebecca Henderson. And, those who need to know her. If you don’t know Rebecca Henderson, you need to change that as soon as is humanly possible. If you do know Rebecca Henderson,… read more »

Entrepreneurs in Elevators – Pitch Tips from Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter

Dr. Cooper – You watched Josh throw it down, now hear Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter break it down as she evaluates his pitch and gives us all great tips on how to share our ideas with others quickly.

200Artists: SouthEnd ARTS Helps Artists Find Their Voice (and Each Other)

Charlotte’s a growing city. And, that can mean growing pains. New restaurants, breweries and apartments seem to pop up all across the city overnight, but when these businesses come in, artists are often displaced. While it’s exciting to see our city… read more »