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.
Uptown Street Construction, Building Boom & Border Worries
Exploring Charlotte | June 18, 2019If you’re reading this, you’re likely well acquainted with the belief that history is doomed to repeat itself. But, do you really believe it? Does the Charlotte of, say 100 years ago, really have any bearing on the Charlotte of today? Yeah, it kinda’… read more »
Four to Follow – QC Javi’s Picks
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | June 13, 2019Charlotte 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 »
The #CLTAvengers Pick Their Favorite June Jams
CLT Avengers, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | June 11, 2019When Charlotte SHOUT! took over the Queen City in mid-May, The Biscuit put out the call and assemble the team of city’s mightiest Instagrammers to cover all the excitement and spark joy. (We hear you, Marie Kondo.) We called them “Creative Correspond… read more »
Charlotte Squawks & The Biscuit Present – Vi-Way with Mayor Vi Lyles
Exploring Charlotte, Videos | June 6, 2019Charlotte Department of Transportation and the Arts & Science Council have teamed up for the creation of the Vi-Way (Vehicle-free Intra-Charlotte Wormhole Art-portals), utilizing the latest in inter-dimensional wormhole engineering and avant-garde ar… read more »
Queen City Quiz Show
Exploring Charlotte, Videos | June 4, 2019Friday, June 7 is National Donut Day. While it’s obvious we love biscuits in the morning around here, we enthusiastically support breakfast-time confections and carbohydrates in any form. So, Biscuit-baker, Tim Miner, quizzed Good Day Charlotte’s hos… read more »
Four to Follow: Full Groan Adult Edition
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | June 6, 2019Charlotte 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 »
The Truth About the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Exploring Charlotte, O.G. CLT, Videos | May 20, 2019After decades of debate from scholars, patriots, and Charlotteans about the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, The Biscuit is putting the balderdash to bed. On this, the 244th anniversary of the Meck Dec, we put those at the center of the scand… read more »
Chef Ron Alhert’s Hat Says “Yankee,” but His Actions Say “Charlottean”
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | June 5, 2019The 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 »
Fourth Time’s a Charm for Dupp & Swat
Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | June 5, 2019Unique people have unique ideas. Unique ideas need unconventional spaces. That’s how Dupp & Swat was born of two unique people in 2010 – siblings Dion (AKA Dupp) and Davita (AKA Swat) Galloway. “[Dupp & Swat] is whatever the community wants…. read more »
Charlotte SHOUT!
Creative News, Exploring Charlotte, Videos | May 8, 2019Happy Wednesday! We are just one day away from the main events of Charlotte SHOUT! taking over Uptown, so … it’s pretty much like the Super Bowl. Music. Art. Food. Ideas. It’s a smorgasbord. Oh yeah … and we’ve hidden FREE ticket giveaways &… read more »
I am new (and part Yankee). And, I come in peace.
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | June 4, 2019Kellee 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 »
HUG LIFE: Stitching the Threads of Possibility
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | June 4, 2019Margaret 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 »
Four to Follow: Nikki’s Picks (Nikki Eason, That is.)
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers | May 29, 2019Charlotte 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 »
SHOUT! Shots – Creative Correspondents Capture the Spirit of the Streets
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | May 16, 2019Last weekend, the inaugural Charlotte SHOUT! took over Uptown, SouthEnd and Camp North End for three days of creative revelry that capped off three weeks of over 200 artistic events — festivals, concerts, art installations, etc. – celebrating the Qu… read more »
With over 200 events spanning BOOM Charlotte to the Blue Lapis
Exploring Charlotte, Photography | May 16, 2019Lights dancing on the Government Center, Charlotte SHOUT! unleashed the Queen City’s sense of wonder, creativity and a little bit of silliness. In our opinion, that’s just what the doctor ordered. CLICK HERE to experience the sights and sounds of SHO… read more »
Make Clouds of Thought, Not War: An Interview with MCOT
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | May 9, 2019It’s just a fact that museums and galleries are the best places to see art? Right? What if I told you the one best places to see art is while you’re standing on a corner, waiting for the light to change? Or on your short walk from the parking lot to… read more »
Curb Your Metabolism: A Super-Serious Study on the Feasibility of Ingestion on E-Scooters
Exploring Charlotte | May 2, 2019Let’s face it: Electric scooters are taking over our city. According to a 2019 study entitled “Assessment of E-Scooter Volume Solely by Looking Around,” there is currently an e-scooter for every Charlotte resident. It’s only a matter of time before e… read more »
People of Charlotte: One Ticket for Queen City Trainspotting, Please!
CLT Creatives, Columnists, Exploring Charlotte | May 1, 2019People of Charlotte, meet Queen City resident Adam Schultz. Accidental creative. Photographer. Train Love. Dad. Mai-Lis Bahr, creator of People of Charlotte, has the best job in town — talking to the people who are making Charlotte a creative, color… read more »
Schoooooool’s Out. For. Wednesday! – Active & Creative Ideas to Keep You from Going Insane Today
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | May 1, 2019It’s Wednesday, May 1. You weren’t planning on the kids being home today. But, they are. And, you’re 5 minutes away from meltdown. I know it because I’ve lived it and I want to help you. What to do? What to do? Luckily, Charlotte SHOUT! is getting wa… read more »
