Bandit Flight Team plans hospital flyover event in Charlotte — May 21 and more... Most of our events are still virtual, but there are a couple of real life events showing up in our calendar. Also, make sure to get your shout-out submitted for your ...
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Wherever you are in Charlotte on Thursday, May 21st, 2020, in the evening, look up! Bandit Flight Team is planning a hospital flyover event on Thursday, May 21st, 2020, from 6:11 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. This event is planned to show appreciation to... Read ...

Bandit Flight Team plans hospital flyover event in Charlotte — May 21 and more...

Most of our events are still virtual, but there are a couple of real life events showing up in our calendar. Also, make sure to get your shout-out submitted for your high school or college graduate. They're free! We're publishing the shout-out page on June 1st. Many parents, grandparents, aunts and uncle, cousins and friends have submitted the shout-outs, and they are so moving. These seniors need and deserve recognition this year!

Also, Aliño Pizzeria in Mooresville is giving out free pizzas today to healthcare workers, police officers, fire fighters, teachers, grocery store workers and airline workers!

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Bandit Flight Team plans hospital flyover event in Charlotte — May 21

Wherever you are in Charlotte on Thursday, May 21st, 2020, in the evening, look up!

Bandit Flight Team is planning a hospital flyover event on Thursday, May 21st, 2020, from 6:11 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.

This event is planned to show appreciation to...

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Charlotte Farmers Markets — more open this week, including the new Uptown Farmers Market


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,...

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Haulers on Union goes virtual, and Circle K Speed Street is rescheduled for October

circle k Speed Streetin Charlotte part of 600 festival

Photo: 600 Festival

The Coca-Cola 600 will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24th, 2020, but without spectators. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 6 p.m. and across PRN affiliate radio networks.

Ticket holders may choose to...

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Photo guide to 7 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls

Linville Falls, Western North Carolina

Linville Falls. Photograph by Harrison Grothoff

Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of seven North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, will inspire you to go on a day trip to explore one or two of these...

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No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest: demos, coffee classes, giveaways and more


Oatly is sponsoring the No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest, an event that takes place on Instagram Live from May 12th to 16th, 2020.

Coffee pros from all over the southeast will be slinging espresso, getting geeky with brewing, experimenting with...

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Free (while supplies last) with your Showmars Grocery order: 5 pounds of ground beef and some beef jerky

Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. Responding to both the closing of dine-in eating (and the fact that take-out and delivery alone can't pay the bills), and to the difficulty of getting necessary groceries,...

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Taste of Charlotte rescheduled to September 18-20

taste of charlotte
Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. It was scheduled for Friday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 7th, 2020, but has been rescheduled to September 18-20.

Purchase festival coins...

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Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night


Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m.

The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th.

The...

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Free things to do this week around Charlotte

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...

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Meck Dec Day celebrations go online in 2020

Meck Dec Day
May 20th, 2020, marks the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Charlotte celebrates this date every year.

It is the day of...

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Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more

Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for...

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New local (virtual) variety show: CLT After Dark

Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting a new weekly variety show, CLT After Dark.

CLT After Dark is an interactive virtual variety show featuring music, comedy, theater and dance.

It will be hosted by local musician Noel Freidline, who will...

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Online artist talk at McColl Center for Art + Innovation

McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public. These days the events are online.

Next up:

Creative Shifts: Finding Collaborative Hustles
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
7...

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What's going on with spring festivals in Charlotte? Here's the deal on rescheduling, canceling, and more…

What's going on with Spring Festivals in Charlotte for 2020? That's a good question! In these strange times, festivals and other gatherings are sort of up in the air.

We've gone and taken a look at the spring festivals that we...

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Free things to do this weekend around Charlotte

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...

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Submit a graduate shout-out for our new graduate page! (It's free!)

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'...

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Virtual Cornelius Jazz Festival May 16

Please note: This festival has been transitioned to a VIRTUAL event. It will take place on May 16th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Cornelius PARC's Facebook page.

Cornelius Jazz Festival will take place Saturday, May 16th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 9...

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3 hikes that will blow your mind — all within an hour and a half of Charlotte

40 Acre Rock South Carolina

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...

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Getting started with disc golf in Charlotte — the best courses, where to buy gear, and more…

disc golf charlotte reedy creek

Pictured: Alexis Mandujano from Universal City, Texas at Reedy Creek DGC during the 2018 Amateur World Championships. All rights to Mike Homan Photography

Written by local professional disc golfer, Stephen Schroeder. Follow him on Facebook or ...

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Ayrsley Grand Cinemas is selling to-go popcorn!

Are you watching movies at home, but missing your movie popcorn? Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, at 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, to the rescue!

Starting today (May 1st) they will be selling their popcorn to go on Fridays, Saturday, and Saturdays.

The price is...

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North Carolina State Parks are reopening! Here's what you need to know, plus a photo guide to hiking 8 of them

Hanging Rock Waterfall

Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff

Big news! On May 9th, 2020, North Carolina State Parks will re-open! Read all the details about the phases of re-opening the parks here.

Until we enter Phase 2, which will be May 22nd at the...

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