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Belmont building home to popular businesses is getting a new look
A well-known Charlotte developer and a local investment firm have purchased the old Catawba Brewing and its neighboring retail spaces in the Belmont neighborhood.Why it matters: Catawba Brewing was an anchor that drew hoards of customers to 933 Louise for more than seven years, but it abruptly closed in August. New owners Ascent Real Estate Capital and PointBlank Ventures are giving the property a fresh look that should attract a new "top-tier" food and drink business to the space.The prominent Belmont spot is home to Hygge Coworking, The Royal Tot, BATL Axe, Sandwich Max and Dortch Acting Studio.Driving the news:...
Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Sloane Stephens will play in Uptown this fall
A new event will bring some of the biggest names in pro tennis to Uptown this fall.Why it matters: The inaugural Charlotte Invitational will put Charlotte in an international spotlight. It will feature one of the best players in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion who just won the French Open.What to expect: Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens will play a doubleheader at Spectrum Center on the evening of Dec. 6. Flashback: Last year, Charlotte lost out on landing the Western and Southern Open and building a $400 million tennis complex at the River District. When...
Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Sloane Stephens will play in Uptown this fall
A new event will bring some of the biggest names in pro tennis to Uptown this fall.Why it matters: The inaugural Charlotte Invitational will put Charlotte in an international spotlight. It will feature one of the best players in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion who just won the French Open.What to expect: Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens will play a doubleheader at Spectrum Center on the evening of Dec. 6. Flashback: Last year, Charlotte lost out on landing the Western and Southern Open and building a $400 million tennis complex at the River District. When...
Here are the new businesses opening in Plaza Midwood's transformational development
Plaza Midwood will get a slate of new businesses as the Commonwealth development opens, including a James Beard award winner's restaurant.Why it matters: Like it or not, the eclectic neighborhood is entering a new chapter. Most of the incoming businesses are new names in Charlotte but are trendy and well-known in hot cities like Austin, Miami and Atlanta.Driving the news: The first buildings for the future 12-acre development will open in phases between August and December.Charlotte developer Crosland Southeast and investment manager Nuveen Real Estate broke ground on the project in fall 2021.The tenants announced so far are:UchiA Japanese restaurant...
Charlotte Knights are being sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings
Charlotte's minor league baseball team, ballpark and pub will soon have a new owner — New York-based Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). Why it matters: Truist Field, the Charlotte Knight's 10,000-seat Uptown home, has become an a city staple since the team relocated there from Fort Mill in 2014. People gather there for baseball, seasonal activities and most recently, outdoor hockey.State of play: While ownership may change, the Knights will remain the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, Dan Rajkowski will still be the COO and the front office staff will stay intact, according to the team."DBH leads some of...
Dandelion Market to close in Uptown and reopen as a food truck
Dandelion Market's last day in Uptown will be Sunday, July 21. The restaurant and bar has called 118 W 5th St. home for more than a decade but will leave due to a 60% rent hike, co-owners Tommy Timmins and Maynard Goble tell Axios. Why it matters: Rising rent has weighed on several local businesses as Charlotte grows — from Soul Gastrolounge in Plaza Midwood to Central Coffee in South End and now Dandelion Market.Zoom out: In the years since Dandelion Market opened in early 2010, the business became an Uptown hotspot, known as much for its late-night DJs and...
The Brooklyn Village redevelopment is delayed
The team chosen to revive a razed Black neighborhood has yet to start constructing its first buildings because of the challenging real estate development market.Why it matters: The first phase of the Brooklyn Village redevelopment was originally supposed to be finished by 2021. But like most private-public partnerships happening in Mecklenburg County, it's delayed.The big picture: Descendants of Brooklyn, the once prominent Black neighborhood destroyed years ago, have waited decades for restitution — though many argue that the Brooklyn redevelopment doesn't come close.The 17-acre construction project will create jobs for minority-owned businesses. Also, 10% to 12% of housing units are...
Popular vintage and consignment shop Thrift Pony relocating to Camp North End
Thrift Pony, a growing local thrift and consignment business, is expanding and relocating to Camp North End this fall.What to expect: The new 2,700-square-foot space will sell more of the "fun and trendy secondhand and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories" available at the shop's current Plaza Midwood location, according to owner Helen Moffitt.It'll also have a separate entrance for consignment appointments for those wishing to sell their gently used clothing."Right now, our consignment appointments are booked out a month in advance," Moffitt tells Axios, adding that she hopes the new space will allow her to add more. Photo: Meredith RidenhourCatch...
Charlotte City Council approves $650M for Panthers stadium renovations
Charlotte City Council approved $650 million to modernize Bank of America Stadium.Why it matters: The deal between the local government and Tepper Sports & Entertainment locks the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC into a 20-year agreement to stay in Charlotte.Plus, the 1996 stadium revamp is anticipated to attract more large-scale events to the city.Driving the news: Monday night, city council voted on the terms of the contract. It'll use revenue from hospitality and tourism taxes as the funding source.During the meeting, business leaders continued to voice an outpouring of support for this project. Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart also...
40 best indoor activities when it’s miserable outside in Charlotte
Whether it’s too hot, cold or rainy, this is the guide for you.Here's a list of 40 things to do inside in Charlotte to escape the elements, listed in no particular order.Grab your pickleball paddlesCheck out Charlotte’s new indoor/outdoor pickleball bar, restaurant and cafe, Rally, located in LoSo.Court reservations can be made for up to twelve players and for up to two hours. Equipment is included. Go deeper: Pickleball restaurant and bar with 8 courts opens in LoSo Rally’s indoor courts. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosGo to the Museum of IllusionsUptown's Museum of Illusions includes more than 60 interactive exhibits that play different...
Weekday Planner: 20 things happening this week in Charlotte including Cole Swindell in concert
Hello, outdoor concert season. This week, big-name artists like country singer Cole Swindell and alternative rock icon Alanis Morissette are dropping into town, alongside several other live music events across the city.Monday, June 24😂 Take the stage to test your comedic wit at Triple C's heckle open mic night. | 7:30pm | Free | Details📺 Think you know Schitt's Creek? Prove it with trivia at Monarch Market. | 6pm | Free | Details🥊 Push, punch and dance your way through a push-day kickboxing class at Gritbox South End. | 5:30pm | Free | Details🧘♀️ Join MOVE Wellness Project for an...
The 10 best public golf courses around Charlotte, ranked
There are more than 45 public and semi-private golf courses within an hour's drive of Charlotte. Chris Beeman has played them all and collected other golfers' reviews for the past two decades.Beeman lives in south Charlotte and runs The B-Man's Guide to Golf, a site he founded in 2002 "for the golfer, by the golfer."He also plans and hosts group golf trips to the best golf resorts in the world for TripCaddie.com.He is a member at The Club at Longview in Waxhaw and plays on TheGrint Tour, a PGA-style amateur golf tour.You can follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter (X) and...
The Mallard Creek alumna is competing in the US Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon
The path to a second Olympics hasn't been easy for Gabbi Cunningham.Driving the news: The Mallard Creek and NC State alumna is competing in the US Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, which begin June 21.Cunningham will compete in the 100m hurdles — the event she ran at the Tokyo Games in 2021.What they're saying: The 26-year-old told Axios her challenges include multiple injuries, coaching changes and finding income while she trains for Paris."We don't get paid for the Olympics. A lot of athletes I know have to work jobs and try to train at the same time."Zoom...
Charlotte will soon be home to a new HQ as Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge
Charlotte will soon be home to another corporate headquarters as Ohio-based Cedar Fair and Texas-based Six Flags merge and relocate the combined company here.Why it matters: A growing list of prominent corporate headquarters bolsters Charlotte's standing as a major business city, one that employers want to be in because of its workforce, cost of living, climate and other factors.The deal creates one of the world's largest amusement park operators at a time when the industry still struggles to recover from a pandemic-induced slump.Driving the news: The merger of Cedar Fair, which owns and operates Carowinds here, and Six Flags is...
Charlotte will soon be home to a new HQ as Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge
Charlotte will soon be home to another corporate headquarters as Ohio-based Cedar Fair and Texas-based Six Flags merge and relocate the combined company here.Why it matters: A growing list of prominent corporate headquarters bolsters Charlotte's standing as a major business city, one that employers want to be in because of its workforce, cost of living, climate and other factors.The deal creates one of the world's largest amusement park operators at a time when the industry still struggles to recover from a pandemic-induced slump.Driving the news: The merger of Cedar Fair, which owns and operates Carowinds here, and Six Flags is...
Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $325K
These recently listed properties range from a cozy starter home to a fully furnished modern duplex with a pool. 7226 Dorn Cir. — $325,000Why we love it: This snug starter home has a spacious backyard for furry family members and kids to run around.Neighborhood: Idlewild SouthRealtor: Jonathan Diianni • COMPASSSpecs: 3 beds, 2 baths and 936 square feetNotable features: vinyl floors, fireplace, sleek kitchen cabinets and a large backyard. Photos courtesy of Next Door6234 Ashcrest Dr. — $590,000Why we love it: The large open kitchen could easily be the focal point of this ranch home for...
The hottest temperatures of the year are expected to hit Charlotte this weekend
This weekend will be the hottest of the year in Charlotte. Heat index values, or what the outside temperature feels like to the human body, are expected to reach the triple digits, according to WBTV.Why it matters: It's the first dangerous heat wave of the year, and it is coming earlier than usual, Axios' Andrew Freedman writes.This heat wave is also unusual in its long duration, and the fact that it is affecting areas unaccustomed to extreme heat, from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Northeast.The high temperatures also bring heightened risks for the very young and elderly and...
17 BFF date ideas to get you out of your brunch funk
If you're looking for creative social things to do around Charlotte, here are 17 activities in the area that are better shared with a bestie.Get some retail therapyTake your shopping partner out for a day of supporting local businesses. Whether you're looking for sportswear or vintage clothing, there are plenty of shops to find your next 'fit.Go deeper: 15 of Charlotte’s best secondhand stores Locker Room in NoDa. Photo: Alexis Clinton/AxiosSpend a day with exotic animals at Darby Safari Take your friend to have personal encounters with various exotic animals — including a capuchin monkey, lemurs and baby otters...
How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with Birdsong co-owner Tara Goulet
Your tour guide: Tara Goulet, co-owner of Birdsong Brewing Company.Tara and her husband Chris opened Birdsong as a neighborhood brewery in 2011. Over the years, the 30-barrel brewhouse/taproom has become a go-to for unfiltered, American-style ale on North Davidson.Tara, one of the women paving the way in Charlotte's male-dominated craft brewing business, chatted with us recently about places she loves in Charlotte.Next time you're in the neighborhood: Stop in for a pint of Pink Robots. A portion of the proceeds go to the Wade Family Fund, which benefits the family of Wooden Robot co-owner Dan Wade, who passed away in...
29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Durag Festival
Keep the Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations going by adding several other festivities, including a Durag Festival and drag brunch, to your calendar this weekend. Friday, June 21💃 Watch an immersive cabaret experience with singers, dances and musicians with the "The Velvet Underground Show" at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | $69-$115 | 8pm | Details🤣 Laugh at jokes from a lineup of comedians who will share their hilarious stories through PowerPoint at Protagonist. | Free | 7pm | Details🐶 Let your pup splash around with their besties Skiptown's summer pool party. | $10-$15 per pup. Humans are free. | 11am...
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