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25+ Places For A Picnic around Charlotte

The temperature is finally cooling down, which calls for...

Get to Know Charlotte’s Original Food Hall, The Market at 7th Street

7th Street Public Market is Now“The Market at 7th...

Live Your Best Lake Life this Summer at Lake Norman

Nothing says summer like spending a day at the...

Charlotte’s Most Instagram Worthy Spots Update

Who's missed posting all things Charlotte? How do we...

Meet Up with scoop fans & friends at the New CELLAR @ CORKBUZZ on Thursday 4/6

It's time for a Girls Night Out don't you think? Spring has sprung, everything is legitimately in bloom, and we're feeling like it's time for a glass of wine with our fans & friends.  Join us for a scoopcharlotte meet up...

Engage Your Kids in The Arts on February 11th at Family Day at The Bechtler

The concept of taking my child for a visit to the museum sounds like a wonderful weekend outing; expose her to culture, give her an appreciation of modern art. Then the reality of, "don't touch anything" "shhhh" "you're not...

ARTPOP Picks LKN Artists for 2017 Showcase

Beautiful art. It's probably the last thing you expect to see while stopped bumper-to-bumper on your daily commute. But it's exactly what Wendy Hickey had in mind when she first came up with the idea for ArtPop, a program that features...

A Scoop Girl’s Guide to Charlotte Brew Pubs and Fall Beer Savvy

Oh yes we did. We've jumped on the brew-haha bandwagon along with every other Charlotte publication and Insta-account, since craft beer is the new non-fat latte. If you are already a patron of Charlotte's vibrant brew scene, feel free...

Relaunched and Rediscovered. Getting to Know The Bechtler and New Curator Jen Edwards.

There’s the iconic Marilyn Monroe portrait, and of course the red Campbell’s soup can. Not many people can say they actually sat for pop culture artist Andy Warhol – but the Bechtler’s – the Charlotte area family who helped...

Annual Fall Frolic Brings October Weekends of Fun to Anne Springs Close Greenway

Looking for some family fun in the great outdoors this month? Take the short 30 minute drive to Anne Springs Close Greenway any weekend in October for the Fall Frolic Festival, and enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, horse rides,...

Celebrate life by the Catawba at the Masons Bend Community Grand Opening this month.

Join Masons Bend in celebrating life by the Catawba River at the Masons Bend community grand opening on Saturday, September 24th, from 11am-3pm. Experience the natural beauty of this Fort Mill community as you walk along natural trails to scenic...

Eat, Drink and Jump — September’s Ballantyne Beat

School's back in session, but that doesn't mean we're going to stop celebrating summer down in Ballantyne. Here are the hottest new places to soak up (what's left of) #Summer2016 in the 28277: EAT Hazelnuts Creperie 9870 Rea Road (coming soon!) Even though Hazelnuts' newest...

Fall Festivals 2016 ~ Your Complete Round Up

You have landed on an 'old' article and the info may not still be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. Fall in the South means lots of things...cooler temps, football, leaves changing colors, and of course, FESTIVALS....

Shade Running in Charlotte

It's hot out there. The kind of hot that makes people tired, grumpy, and unmotivated to venture far beyond the sweet relief of their AC. As a Charlotte native, you'd think I'd be used to it by now, but...

Model Homes Open in Masons Bend — Live like you’re on vacation every day

Fort Mill is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots to live, work and play, and model homes are open (and already selling fast!) in the city's new premier Community, Masons Bend. This one-of-a-kind Crescent community next to the Catawba River is...

50,000 Bees at 205 Feet: The Ritz-Carlton’s Rooftop Honey Factory.

You'd rightfully assume the roof of The Ritz-Carlton would offer a magnificent view of the city, but there's something else up there you might not expect. In addition to a garden of fruits, veggies and herbs, the rooftop is home to more...