Exploring Charlotte
Maybe you’re new to Charlotte. Or maybe you’ve been here for a while, but are still eager to get plugged in. We’re your guide to the surging creative energy of our city – the diverse neighborhoods, the colorful details, the must-see projects, the must-attend events, and all the ways to get involved. (After all, you become a true Charlottean the moment you get your uniform dirty.) In addition to covering the newest Queen City creators, offerings and trends, we’re equally passionate about making sure you know the trailblazing people, businesses and organizations that have been keeping the creative pilot light burning in Charlotte for decades. (After all, they laid the foundation for the rest of us.) And in our ongoing series #WhereAreWeInCLT, you can always count on us to capture the vibrant details and delights hiding in plain sight, around every corner of the city. Our team always has our eyes peeled, searching for the next surprise to share. Our goal is to inspire you to explore Charlotte and discover fascinating areas of Crown Town that just might become your new favorite spot.
Interesting Events: The Oh Show, QC Zine Fest & More!
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers, Happenings | October 25, 2019The Oh Show Live – October 26 @ The Harvest Center OHmazing! The Oh Show is back for round two! #TheOhShow is hosted by #CLTAvenger, Ohavia Phillips. She will take the stage with a stellar panel of creatives and influencers, including Majesty Acheamp… read more »
Dr. O.J. Has The Juice
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | October 17, 2019We’ve got a juicy secret for you… we know where to get the best juice in town. Back in March of this year, Akeem Streater – AKA Dr. O.J. – decided he wanted to provide Charlotte with a simple, fresh and healthy way to support people on their path t… read more »
Find Your Chief Furry Officer – Meet Sam
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | October 15, 2019Need a CFO (Cute, Furry Officer) to brighten up your office and home? October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” and we have partnered with Carolina P.A.W.S. to help some perfect pups find a new career path as your best friend! Each week in October we wi… read more »
Transfer Tales: Varsha Mathur
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers | October 10, 2019“Transfer Tales” features letters from Charlotteans (new and old) telling their stories of how they got to the Queen City and their impressions upon moving here. This “Transfer Tale,” was sent to us by Varsha Mather. My tale is one of love, growth a… read more »
Find Your Chief Furry Officer – Meet Callie
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | October 8, 2019Are you currently hiring for the position of CFO (Cute, Furry Officer)? October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” and we have partnered with Carolina P.A.W.S. to help some of our furry friends find a forever home with amazing benefits! Each week in Octo… read more »
We’re Off To See The Wonderful Wizard of Charlotte
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | October 2, 2019Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Charlotte anymore. Or at least it feels that way as characters from the Land of Oz keep appearing in the streets of Crown Town. Jack at 1231 W Morehead St Charlotte’s street art scene is booming right now, so I hav… read more »
Find Your Chief Furry Officer – Meet Ricky
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | October 2, 2019Are you looking for a CFO (Cute, Furry Officer) for your family? October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” and we have partnered with Carolina P.A.W.S. to help some of our furry friends find a new job (and a forever home)! Each week in October we will f… read more »
Ask an Avenger: National Coffee Day
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | October 1, 2019According to a scientifically accurate poll we forgot to conduct for this article, it’s a proven fact that Charlotte’s creativity is fueled almost exclusively by the excellent coffee we find across the city. It keeps the good ideas percolating as we… read more »
Charlotte Artist Picks Up Her Grandfather’s Paintbrush
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | September 20, 2019Long before the renaissance of the mural movement hit the Queen City, a hand-painted mural of a Coca-Cola bottle has graced the corner of 6th and Graham. It’s been in need of a touch-up. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated hired Amber Thompson, a… read more »
Grandma’s Recipe Wins the Day at the CCCP Chili Cook-Off
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | September 17, 2019What’s Matt Olin doing on a typical Wednesday in September? If you guessed, “Judging a chili cookoff alongside a Beard Award-winning baker and a city councilmember,” damn that was a good guess. After pushing through the meat sweats, the winner of Cha… read more »
Chefs for Change: Project 658 Shares the Versatility of Rice
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | September 17, 2019The Rice Meal Team from left to right: Efrain Barri, Hector Gonzalez, Kim Hollifield, Yury Carmona, John Timmons If ever a food spans the globe and connects people across many cultures, rice has culinary ubiquity. Rice is one of the most widely eaten… read more »
VIEWFINDER: World Lit Food Festival by @CLT.Remedy
CLT Avengers, Exploring Charlotte | September 12, 2019Our pals (and #CLTAvengers), Kriska and Manny of @CLT.Remedy, took on the World Lit Street Food Festival at Camp North End on September 7. And, while we can’t “Willy Wonka” your phone to share the actual tastes and aromas of this event, we can share… read more »
Old Pals, New Pals & Super Secret Salons
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers | September 11, 2019Mary Taylor At the September CreativeMornings featuring John Tosco, we heard how everything can be our muse. I agree and as I explore my new city, I am meeting fascinating creatives practically every day. I’ve met people who inspire me and challenge… read more »
Viewfinder: Yard Art Day 2019 by Deborah Triplett
Exploring Charlotte | September 5, 2019Labor Day 2019 has come and gone … and, sadly, so has another colorful year of Yard Art Day. Luckily, event organizer and amazing photographer, Deborah Triplett, has shared her photos with us so we can relive the incredible installations and dream… read more »
@CLT.Remedy’s Five Faves for International Bacon Day
CLT Avengers, Exploring Charlotte | August 29, 2019Yeah, we know everyone has their eyes on Monday, but SATURDAY is International Bacon Day. We turned to our foodie friends, Kriska and Manny of @CLT.Remedy, to share their top five ways to celebrate this hallowed holiday in Charlotte.
Ode to a Cajun Filet Biscuit
Editorials, Exploring Charlotte | August 28, 2019The nation seems a bit obsessed with determining which chicken sandwich reigns supreme, Popeye’s or Chick-Fil-A? We emphatically endorse a third option … the regal culinary creation of the Queen City … Bojangles’ Cajun Filet biscuit. Matt Olin and Ti… read more »
Interesting Events In Which We’re Interested: August 22
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers | August 23, 2019The Queen City is a town of highly energetic and creative go-getters. That means there’s always something cool or thought-provoking to do. The difficult part is deciding WHICH events to attend. Let us lend some grey matter on that. Here are some of o… read more »
Charlotte Pride Parade 2019 by Bethany Otten
Exploring Charlotte | August 20, 2019It may have been blazing hot this Sunday, but nothing could deter the incredible spirit coursing through Uptown as Charlotte Pride’s 2019 celebration hit its high note with the annual Pride Parade. Whether you were there or not, we have a gallery of… read more »
Queen’s Feast Recap: Digging Into Four “O.G. CLT” Restaurants
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | August 9, 2019Daydeaming about where to eat this weekend? We won’t tell your boss, but we WILL give you some recommendations. During Queen’s Feast, we dispatched the #CLTAvengers, Charlotte’s mightiest Instagrammers, to check out a few “O.G. CLT” restaurants. We f… read more »
Savona Mill Trolleys
Exploring Charlotte | July 30, 2019Where are we in CLT? While you’re waiting in construction traffic for the new streetcars near Johnson & Wales and Johnson C. Smith University, take a quick detour down South Turner Street in the Seversville community. There, across from Savona Mill,… read more »
