Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas,... Read the whole entry...» Memorial Day 2020 in Charlotte is a lot different this year. There aren't any in-person planned gatherings, either to commemorate our fallen military personnel, or to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. We do have a few freebies and... Read the whole entry...» In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals. Businesses can list discounts or deals.... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to experience a lot of art on a short walk of under a mile, then you should visit Camp North End. Camp North End is a “new old place.” This 76-acre industrial site between Statesville Avenue and North Graham Street,... Read the whole entry...» A Charlotte area farm, Peace N Peas Farm, is home to some amazing animals, including a mini-donkey named Mambo, plus horses, chickens, and ducks. Mambo has become a world-wide sensation. He's been featured in newspapers, TV and radio shows... Read the whole entry...» With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned. One big bonus is that you get to watch the shows with your dog. Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all... Read the whole entry...» Listing of farmers markets in the Charlotte area. Know of one we can add? Fill us in! Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've listed,... Read the whole entry...» This year didn't turn out the way any of us expected. It's been a big disappointment to graduates and their family. Just because graduation ceremonies have been postponed, canceled or altered does not mean that your students'... Read the whole entry...» In past years Keith Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare have hosted free Memorial Day cookouts for families. This year, it's a little different, but they are still finding a way to share meals with the community. On Monday, May 25th, 2020,... Read the whole entry...» Just in time for summer, Smashburger just introduced its all-new Smoked Bacon Brisket Burger. Starting at $8.99, as one of the chain's most premium burger offerings ever, the Smoked Bacon Brisket Burger is made with Certified Angus Beef patty... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, the current situation affected the opening date. Hound's has been operating, with... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's still mostly virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by... Read the whole entry...» 40 Acre Rock. Photo: Jim Ogden Now more than ever, it's important to get outside. Connect with nature, get exercise, see something beautiful. If you maintain healthy space between you and other people, there's nothing wrong with going for... Read the whole entry...» Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. And springtime is just about the best time... Read the whole entry...» |