Does Charlotte Really Got A Lot? Matt Olin’s Sure Fired Up About It.

The Queen City seems to have a love/hate relationship with its slogan, “Charlotte’s Got a Lot.” Because, indeed, Charlotte’s got a lot. And also, Charlotte’s got “A LOT” — you know, like, in its name and all. So given how much he loves his hometown, you can imagine how nervous Matt Olin was feeling when he was asked to head into the studio to record Charlotte’s now-somewhat-official CLTagline in all its auditory glory. As evidenced by this video of the session, the pressure clearly got to him. And, just in case you need a new favorite GIF … behold, “Angry Matt.”

This video was created with Charlotte Star Room.

Park Terrace Sign Restored

We recently reported that the Park Terrace sign had been removed for restoration. We’re excited to say that it’s back up at the AMC theater in Park Road Shopping Center and restored to its former glory.

Small Idea Leads to Big Change

Earlier this year, The Biscuit featured a story about 13-year old Aaron Anderson and his business, Anderberry Bracelets. We’re excited to say the word is spreading about this young HUG Micro-grant winner. Our media partner, WBTV, ran a feature on Aaron and his mother, Amy, last Thursday. Watch Aaron’s story on QC Morning and QC@3.

Master Your Murals

Talking Walls is almost here. A team of 14 artists will shake up more than just spray paint cans when they unleash a wave of new murals to Charlotte Oct. 16 -19. They’re adding to a proud history of mural artists in Crown Town. You can learn all about it with this printable 17″ x 11″ poster chronicling the history of the mural arts in Charlotte from the 1880s to today. The poster was researched and designed by Queens University professor and Talking Walls co-founder, Mike Wirth.

Get Crowned a Charlottean

New to Charlotte? Or new-ish to CLT? As a special welcome to you, Charlotte Is Creative has teamed up to create 980Fest. Space is limited and we’re releasing a limited number of FREE tickets to the inaugural event this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12:30-2:30pm at Divine Barrel Brewing. The day will feature live music, a toast with Divine Barrel’s new “980Fest” beer, prize giveaways, stations from Charlotte nonprofits and more. Come GET CROWNED at your official coronation as a Charlottean! Claim your free tickets (while they last) at www.980Fest.com

Don’t Wait for Him to Pick Up the Tabby

Thanks to recent NC legislation, dogs AND cats are again allowed to chill in our many, many breweries. But, that wasn’t always the case.

As today is National Feral Cat Day, we find ourselves turning to a forgotten corner of Charlotte mythology. In 1946, City Councilman J. Enny Haniver was challenged by his rival to enter a drinking contest against neighborhood cat, Mr. Pumpkin. While Mr. Haniver managed to squeak by a win, it was only because his orange tabby challenger was distracted by a nearby shoebox he felt uncontrollably compelled to jump into. Haniver won re-election, but the near humiliation led him to draft a law forbidding felines from imbibing fruits of fermentation. For shame!

Need 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 will feature a different adoptable shelter dog. So far, we have met Ricky and Callie. This week, we would like you to meet Sam, a 1-year-old hound mix.

Sam is 35 lbs. of full-grown, furry efficiency. He’s always down to play and won’t rest until he’s maximized your family’s fun output. And, he’ll stare you down patiently until you do. Sound like the perfect CFO for you? If you’re ready to make ol’ Sammy an offer, contact Carolina P.A.W.S. at adopt@carolinapaws.com to set up a playdate interview.

Sam’s Resume

Official PAWsition: Professional Player (less pick-up artist and more squeaky toy artist)
PAWficiencies: Loves fun, Loves people, Loves toys, Loves love
Hobbies: Doing tricks for treats, Hiking, Jogging, Sniffing things
Qualifications: Vaccinated, Neutered, Microchipped
Education: University of California – BARKeley; Founding member of the Brindle Brigade

This mural by Andy Rocco is … dare we say it … out of this world! You don’t need to take a trip to the International Space Station for an ethereal view of the earth, you just need to head down to the Metropolitan in Midtown Charlotte. Take a peek on the side of West Elm to feel like an astronaut. Even more murals will be popping up in the Metropolitan (and all across the city) when the Talking Walls Mural Festival begins on October 16. For more information on the artists and where they’ll be painting, click here.

This Queen City exploration is powered by OrthoCarolina.

Don’t go around hungry, y’all. If you missed the last batch of The Biscuit, don’t worry. We’ve kept it warm for you. We build our Biscuits for maximum freshness. Our Oct. 10 batch was chock full of Around the Crown 10K 2.0, a Transfer Tale, the sounds of SOLIS and … the untold truth of Captain James Jack. Click here to dig in, y’all.

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