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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
A Brief History of Camp North End
Long before it was home to Immersive Van Gogh and an eclectic collection of art galleries, retailers, restaurants,...
- CLT Creatives
Explore Mecklenburg County Through Art
Nine new pieces of public art – all across the county – popped up over the last few...
- Creative News
All Roads Lead to Matthews
Matthews is less than 30 minutes from uptown Charlotte (without traffic) and offers a vibrant, small-town oasis with...
- Exploring Charlotte
One Incredible Find: Rainbow on Main
Calling Kermit the Frog! If you’re still looking for a “rainbow connection,” we found one for you. It’s...
- CLT Creatives
DUNC Creates a “Massive Mural” below Binaco Tower
Alex Duncan – a.k.a. DUNC – started 2020 with a mission: Paint a large (if not the largest)...
- Creative News
Can’t-Miss creative sights along Rock Hill’s Mural Mile
Just south of Charlotte, Rock Hill, South Carolina is home to a thriving art and creative scene that’s...
- Creative News
SOCO Gallery Adds a Bit of ‘Chaos’ to Your Life
“Art has a way of prompting discussions about difficult subjects. I wanted to put together an exhibition that...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? Wonder Wings at South End Blooms
Here’s the perfect way to take flight on an exploration of the Rail Trail into South End —...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? Bojangles Coliseum
The Chicken Dance. When it comes to mind — as it so often does — so does the...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? Elizabeth Home Turned Public Art Installation
Charlotte “ARTivist” Rosalia Torres-Weiner is at it again, exploring the boundaries of where art is shared. In past...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? The Shop in North End
Like many warehouses in Charlotte, the walls of this North End gem have weathered a lot of change...
- Exploring Charlotte
Remembering Park-N-Shop
Let’s celebrate the small Park-N-Shop chain of stores and the man who created them. The original location, vacant...
- Exploring Charlotte
Where Are We In CLT? The Pauline Tea Bar Apothecary
When you think of the word apothecary, you may think about a place that makes medicine for your...
- Editorials
Charlottean Queen: What’s In A Name?
I am that rare, practically mythical creature known as a Charlotte native. I was born in Presbyterian Hospital,...
- CLT Creatives
Sharon Dowell on “Transit” & Her Creative Process
Charlotte artist Sharon Dowell is at it again. Over the past 16 years, she’s created her distinctive murals,...