THINGS TO DO

What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (June 4 Edition)

  The Wine Cellar in Cornelius has the answer for any Mommy who's already over summer vacation and the extra work it seems to bring with it. Every. Single. Day. from 2-5 p.m. you can enjoy select bottles of wine...

Where to go and what to do this weekend-6/6

Have you had some time to detox after your Memorial Day BBQs?  Good, because this week's round up is full of good eats, food festivals, cooking classes and good old fashioned fun.  Grab your appetites and join us at...

Envision & Empower – Celebrate the Power of the Arts with the YAM’s

On Thursday, June 11 the Young Affiliates of the Mint, in conjunction with the Young Ambassadors of the Council for Children's Rights, will celebrate the power of education, culture and art on the children of our community with their Envision...

The Hottest Books for Summer 2015 Reading

Memorial Day sneaks up on us early this year – you may not have even had time yet to reunite with all your sundresses and sandals. But it's time to raise a glass to the season of beach trips,...

Cinco de mayo around Charlotte

Just in case you needed an excuse to order a round of chips, salsa and a fresh squeezed margarita, Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Tuesday and is the perfect excuse for a mid-week fiesta.  We've got the scoop...

Lake Norman Boat Rentals : The Best Way to Experience LKN!

Summer is on its way folks. The best part of our wonderful town is Lake Norman! If you don't already own a boat, then renting one is probably on your summer to do list. We have put together some info...

When you can start shopping at your favorite Charlotte Farmers Markets (2015).

Does it feel like Spring yet?  A sure sign of warmer weather and longer days is a market overflowing with blooms, fresh produce and other local goodies.  And here in Charlotte, we love our farmers markets from urban groceries to roadside...

The Hottest Books for Spring Break 2015

If you didn’t already have a spring break trip on your calendar, the recent #snomg weather surely inspired you to book a getaway. You’ll need a juicy beach read to go with your fruity umbrella drink, whether it’s a...

Throw a Girl’s Night In Oscars Party

It is the firm philosophy of all scoopcharlotte staff that any excuse to party is a good thing. With that in mind, even though I have seen a grand total of 2 of the Oscar-Nominated films this year, I am still absolutely...

Bring In The New Year With A FREE Ride From Hendrick Porsche ~ Enter To Win Now

What are you doing New Year's Eve? How would you like a sexy night on the town in a hot little vehicle courtesy of HENDRICK PORSCHE? Forget sitting on the couch in your jammies waiting for the ball to...

Where and When is Fall Color Peaking around Charlotte this year.

Although we have yet to really see fall colors here, don't let that keep you from taking a little day trip to see Fall in all of its mountain glory other places in our state. If you wait until it looks...

A Scoop Girl’s Guide To Charlotte Brew Pubs

Contributed by guest blogger & general girl-around-town Jenna Gribble. Check her blog at HelloImJenna.com: Craft beer and brew pubs seem to be everywhere I look.   Everyone is making their own beers these days.  So when the scoopcharlotte Editor asked...