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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.
- Exploring Charlotte
The Bricks of Belmont Pave the Way for Creative Adventures
Nestled in the northern end of a large peninsula, Belmont (the town, not the neighborhood next to NoDa)...
- CLT Creatives
TWOKAT Puts Local Art in Orbit
“Events that celebrate our creative wealth are paramount for the long-term proliferation of culture in Charlotte. This event...
- CLT Creatives
SOCO/SOZO: A Tale of Two Art Galleries
You say SOCO. I say SOZO. But wait. This is not the tomato/to-mah-to debate. These two contemporary art...
- Exploring Charlotte
Four Great Bites Around Albemarle Rd.
We asked local historian and culinary adventurer, Tom Hanchett to name a few of his favorite culinary delights on...
- Creative News
‘The best show in North Carolina’
I follow Melissa Weiss Pottery on Instagram. So do 90,199 other people. A few times a year, Weiss...
- CLT Creatives
‘Without art, life is just existing’ – Meet Priya Sircar
Priya Sircar will serve as the City of Charlotte’s first arts and culture officer beginning Sept. 13. The...
- CLT Creatives
Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Squawk About
Here’s how the comedic minds behind the long-running Charlotte Squawks describe themselves on their Instagram page: “A show...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? Seafarer
Who remembers a giant sign featuring a white whale spouting water on Albemarle Rd.? Our hands are raised....
- Creative News
Get Schooled on Things to do in University City
Just 10 miles from uptown Charlotte, the University City area seems like a city all its own. Aptly...
- Exploring Charlotte
Italian Statues Keep an Eye on Uptown
Ciao, bella! The next time you’re walking on North Tryon Street, look up … and you’ll find four...
- CLT Creatives
Caroline Simas Says “Good Things Happen Here!”
We asked Charlotte artist Caroline Simas about her newest public mural (a painted sidewalk at 300 W. Summit...
- Creative News
A PUBLIC ART BOON(E)
Every time someone mentions Appalachian State University, I hear this song in my head. When I first saw...
- CLT Creatives
The Show Before the Show
“I want people to connect with the artists whose work speaks to them. Supporting living, working artists in...
- CLT Creatives
Take Note of Good Postage
Do you have an obsession with notebooks, pens, pencils and planners? Do highlighters, colored pencils and fountain pens...
- Creative News
Picture Yourself Here
“I feel there’s nothing truly more artistic than loving people.” — Vincent Van Gogh While the focus of...