LIFESTYLE

What’s your favorite book? There are as many answers as there are people! From a cookbook to a murder mystery, historical non-fiction to dramatic science fiction. Your reading list is probably different from your best friend, your spouse, even...

Think you're ready for small-town life but don't want to stray too far from the big city? Just 30-45 minutes southwest of uptown, these nearby gems feature great schools, lower taxes, charming shops and restaurants. We spoke to the...

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, and the QC is full of ways to celebrate and support. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans...

Looking for small-town living that's not too far from the city? Head down Highway 74 to these three charming towns that are close enough to enjoy the amenities of uptown, but filled with enough activities, restaurants and events to...

I DREAM is one of Opera Carolina's most popular Charlotte performances, so much so that they have brought it back for a reprisal this September. Revised for the 2021 performances, the new version coming to Opera Carolina includes new music...

Charlotte's Pride celebration is unlike any other city's in the world. "What sets us apart is that we’re not a big city pride or a small town pride," says Charlotte Pride Communications Director Matt Comer. "You can come to...

We all love a good CLT Instagram moment. There's nothing glossier than her skyline with her diamond cut edges. But there's also the deeper parts. The stuff with meaning. A lot of Charlotte's best is in her tree-lined streets....

Whether you're spending summer with your toes in the sand or hitting the rooftops bars (or both), it's the perfect time to dive into the latest reads. There are plenty of hot new books hitting the shelves, from beach...

Beatrice (Bea) Moise is busy. As a Board-Certified cognitive specialist and parenting coach, she spends many days helping parents navigate the behavioral and academic issues that can come with autism, ADHD, and more through her company A Child Like...

April Smith knows the service industry. In high school and college, she spent more than five years working in a restaurant as everything from hostess to prep-cook, learning everything she could about customer service and thriving under pressure. Years...

Katie Garrett's favorite childhood Christmas gift was a chalkboard on an easel. She'd use it to spend hours educating her stuffed animals about what they'd need to know in life. Now, as the founder of Garrett Educational Consulting, she spends...