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.
Black Friday Sales … 100 Years Ago
Exploring Charlotte | November 29, 2019Happy Black Friday! We love shopping. But, we love history more. So, to celebrate Post-Thanksgiving consumerism 2019, here are some fun ads from The Charlotte Observer and The Charlotte News on November 29 … 1919.
Interesting Events – Poptopia, Home Alone, Miracle on Monroe & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | November 26, 2019‘Tis the season of events in Charlotte. Okay, we hear you, it’s always the season of events in Charlotte. Once you wake up from your tryptophan-induced haze on Friday morning, here are some of our favorites coming up this week and next. “Home Alone”… read more »
NERD ALERT! “Intelligent Nightlife” Series Coming to Charlotte Stages
Creative News, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | November 26, 2019Stages managed by Blumenthal Performing Arts rarely go unused, but there are odd times they can be quiet. And, there’s nothing lonelier than an empty stage. No worries, though. The Blumenthal team has a plan. About 18 months ago, Blumenthal Performin… read more »
Interesting Events – Golden Girls, Comics, Christmas in November & More
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers, Happenings | November 21, 2019Get those calendars ready because there is a positive correlation between how far we get into the holiday season and how many events pop up in the Queen City. Over the next week, we’ve got Golden Girl puppets, comics, Christmas markets, kickbacks, fa… read more »
Sharon Dowell Shows Her Eastside Pride
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | November 21, 2019“I want to use my art as a vehicle to beautify neighborhoods, but make change and impact people in different ways. I just love my life. I’m just so happy to be doing all of this.” – Sharon Dowell Earlier this year, Rosalia Torres-Weiner painted a mur… read more »
Creative Challenge – Send Us A Postcard
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | November 15, 2019On Wednesday, our pal Ely Portillo (formerly of The Charlotte Observer and now the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute) tweeted about the research he was doing into vintage Charlotte postcards. Never short for a response, @CLTDevelopment issued a challeng… read more »
National Pickle Day – Which CLT Fried Pickle Reigns Supreme?
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | November 14, 2019November 14 is National Pickle Day and since holidays (yes, that includes random national food days) are a chance to indulge a little, we decided to celebrate with our favorite form of pickle … the fried pickle! We take food very seriously at The B… read more »
UnCommon Details: BOLTGROUP
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | October 29, 2019Here at The Biscuit, we love noticing the little things that often go unnoticed … because it’s the little details that make a city special. Creative spaces, like the offices of the creative agency, BOLTGROUP, dedicated to “designing brands, product… read more »
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 »
