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A beginner's guide to collecting art in Charlotte
The art world intimidates me, and when I confessed that to Charlotte artist Dammit Wesley, I got some good advice: "Be a collector of culture and not expensive things."Why it matters: Art is for everyone.Wesley inspired me to create this beginners art collecting guide to help other Charlotteans like me who might not know where to start. Natalie Papier and Alexis Warren also contributed to what I've learned.1. Original art starts around $100.I had a misconception that original art is out of reach, but turns out, there's a wide price range.For smaller pieces or newer artists, you can expect to...
Charlotte native Kaylyn Brown wins silver with Team USA
Charlotte native Kaylyn Brown and Team USA claimed silver in the mixed 4x400-meter relay at the Olympics Saturday. Catch up quick: The 19-year-old Mallard Creek alumna and Arkansas athlete helped Team USA set a new world record for the event (3:07.41) Friday in the qualifying race. Brown ran the final leg of the relay both Friday and Saturday. Team USA broke their own record — 3:08.8 set at the 2023 World Championships.Fellow relay runners were Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon. Context: The mixed relay, which consists of a team of two men and two women, is fairly new to the Olympics. It made its debut at the Tokyo Games in 2020. Go deeper: Everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics, including live updatesEditor's note: This story was originally published on Aug. 2 and was updated on Aug. 3. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
N.C. State, South Carolina hockey will play outdoor game in Uptown
The N.C. State and University of South Carolina club hockey teams will face off in an outdoor game at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, Nov. 23, IcePack's head coach said in a recent interview. The Knights have not confirmed any details.Why it matters: The event will ride the high of the Carolina Hurricanes' hugely successful outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium in 2023 and Charlotte Checkers' historic appearance at Truist Field earlier this year.Plus, both schools have massive alumni and fan bases in Charlotte.Driving the news: N.C. State IcePack's head coach teased the game on Wolfpack fan podcast Tuffy Talk saying, "Maybe [the name] will be the border clash or the border war."The big picture: Truist Field isn't done hosting hockey since installing a regulation-sized ice rink in the outfield in 2022.In January, the Checkers played their first open-air game ever at the ballpark. It was also the first professional outdoor hockey game in Charlotte's history.The intrigue: The South Carolina Gamecocks are the defending champion of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) College Hockey Division I national title.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
Carolina Wedding Confessionals: Charlotte bride doesn’t let cancer diagnosis keep her from her big day
Newlyweds Audrey and Nathan Handleton were all set to marry in front of nearly 200 guests at a nearby vineyard in May 2024. But in February, Audrey received a leukemia diagnosis that changed everything.Why it matters: The combination of ongoing treatments and mounting medical bills meant the couple's original wedding plans were no longer within reach. Yes, but: Audrey already had her dress, and Nathan's family had booked their accommodations in Lake Norman since they were traveling from Cincinnati.With permission from the VRBO owners to use their home as a makeshift venue, Audrey and Nathan decided to move forward with...
Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $394K to $1.2M
This week's hot home roundup consists of houses with large back yards and open floor plans. 8632 Idlewild Road — $394,500Why we love it: The white kitchen cabinets and an open layout make the home feel bright and airy. Neighborhood: Idlewild SouthRealtor: Tyler Mundy • Mundy Real Estate, LLCSpecs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 1,486 square feetNotable features: Small porch, open layout, spacious bedrooms, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinets and fenced-in yard. 1117 Rollingwood Dr. #18 — $489,000Why we love it: Tons of natural light pour into the living room from the floor-to-ceiling...
The 28 most highly anticipated restaurants and bars opening soon in Charlotte
28 highly anticipated restaurants, bars and breweries are opening in Charlotte in the next year or so.Here's our list of the most anticipated openings, in chronological order.State of play: Restaurant opening dates are notorious for being pushed back, especially because of permit approval delays and supply chain issues slowing down build-outs and renovations. Many of the timelines listed are approximated based on the owners' understanding.This list only includes new restaurants, bars and other establishments in Charlotte. It doesn't feature big expansions like Suffolk Punch's expansion to Birkdale Village or Dilworth Tasting Room's expansion to Plaza Midwood.Editor’s note: This guide is...
Complete list and map of Charlotte’s 40+ local breweries, plus the most popular beer at each
Here's a guide to breweries in Charlotte and what to order at each.Why it matters: Breweries are everywhere — our airport, the mall, inside food halls and in nearly every neighborhood. In short, you can't come to Charlotte without visiting one of our breweries.Still to come: Saucy Brew Works plans to open a brewery in Dilworth sometime in 2024, and local favorite Olde Mecklenburg Brewery announced it will be expanding to Cornelius and Ballantyne.Suffolk Punch will open its third location in Birkdale Village in 2024.Protagonist closed its NoDa brewery in late October 2023. It’ll reopen in a bigger spot in...
Matthews brewery Seaboard opens taproom with full service dining in Lower South End
Seaboard Brewing, a brewery and taproom based in Matthews, will open a second location in Lower South End Friday, Aug, 2. Why it matters: It's the latest tenant to open at The Platform at LoSo, a 38,000-square-foot adaptive reuse development along the Rail Trail where South End and Lower South End meet.Flashback: The original Seaboard Brewing opened nearly eight years ago in downtown Matthews, part-owner Gary Murray tells Axios. It was, and still is, the town's only brewery.What to expect: Seaboard LoSo won't be a brewery like its original location. Instead, it'll have more of a taproom feel, Murray says,...
Charlotte clothing brand Queen & Cotton to open NoDa brick-and-mortar store
Charlotte-centric clothing brand Queen & Cotton will open a storefront in NoDa later this year.Why it matters: It's another small, local business success story.Context: For years Queen & Cotton owners Travis Blain and Tal Benamor have sold their T-shirts and hats at pop-up markets like Front Porch Sundays. They also have shelves and a rack at Charlotte Collective, a shop on West Boulevard that carries various local entrepreneurs' products.Now, Blain and Benamor will open a storefront in their own neighborhood, in the still-under-construction Centro NoDa building on 36th Street, before the end of the year.The intrigue: Queen & Cotton's graphics...
Charlotte ranks high for recent college grads seeking jobs, per a new study
The Charlotte metro area ranks in the top five job markets for recent college graduates, according to a new study. Why it matters: The percentage of recent U.S. college graduates choosing to call Charlotte home grew over the past decade, data from real estate firm JLL shows. The area has responded with new development that's transforming neighborhoods, both close to city center and farther out. State of play: ADP, a payroll software maker, named Charlotte fifth as the most promising job market for recent graduates in its new study. Raleigh ranked first, followed by the Baltimore, Austin and Atlanta metros....
See inside: Mood House opens second massage studio in Oakhurst
Mood House opens its long-awaited Oakhurst location on Thursday, Aug. 1. Why it matters: The popular massage studio already has about 600 monthly members; that's in addition to the more than 1,400 monthly members that subscribe to its Dilworth location — another sign Charlotte is in its wellness era.What to expect: Mood House Oakhurst offers massage and infrared sauna services and a private patio for clients to unwind with tea after each service.It has eight massage rooms, one two-person sauna room and two solo sauna rooms. What they're saying: "We really want you to feel transported," owner Cristina Wilson tells...
Weekender: 27 things happening in Charlotte this weekend including Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil returns to Charlotte with its touring show, "Corteo." Catch one of the many performances through Sunday, or stay busy with nearly 30 other happenings this weekend.Friday, Aug. 2🎸 Rock out with Limp Bizkit and special guests BONES, Corey Feldman, Riff Raff and others during LOSERVILLE: 2024 at PNC Music Pavilion. | $45.65+ | 6:30pm | Details🎪 Witness acrobatic magic at Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at Bojangles Coliseum through Sunday, Aug. 4. | $64+ | 7-9pm | Details🎶 Kick off the weekend with live music and good vibes during Friday Nights at Camp North End. | Free |...
Live music: 16 hot concerts coming to Charlotte in August 2024
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 16 biggest concerts coming to Charlotte in August. First, a playlist featuring songs from the artists below:August 1: Mountain Grass UnitThe up-and-coming bluegrass trio packed Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts when they visited Charlotte last summer.Location: Visulite TheatreTime: 8pmTickets: $15August 2: Jamey Johnson, Southall, Emily Ann RobertsThe singer, guitarist and country musician is a throwback from a grittier, more honest era.Location: Skyla Credit Union AmphitheatreTime: 7pmTickets: $35-$163August 3: Ramón AyalaThe Norteño singer and accordion player released his first studio album in 1971 and has earned a pair of Grammy Awards...
North Carolina native Evy Leibfarth is an Olympic medalist
Evy Leibfarth has won her first Olympic medal. Driving the news: The 20-year-old Bryson City native, who frequently trains at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, won bronze Wednesday in the women's canoe single final. Catch up quick: This is Leibfarth's second Olympics. She made history at the Tokyo Olympic Games as the youngest athlete to represent the U.S. in canoe slalom. Go deeper: Olympian Evy Leibfarth's perfect day in CharlotteWhat she's saying: "It's so crazy," Leibfarth said. "I didn't really think that it would happen for me, I guess. It's always been such a big goal but it seems...
The first housing at Eastland Mall redevelopment will open this fall
It's been a long time coming, but construction of the first housing at Eastland Yards is wrapping up, while the base for a second building is set.Why it matters: Much of the discussion about Eastland is focused on a 29-acre portion of the old Eastland Mall site that's hit speed bumps in the planning process. But, in the meantime, construction has ramped up on other parts of the nearly 80-acre redevelopment.Flashback: Since the city demolished Eastland Mall in late 2013, east-side residents have passed the dirt site daily, growing increasingly frustrated with its uselessness. In 2018 the city selected local...
The “Coolest Thing Made in NC" contest is back
The North Carolina Chamber is searching for the coolest thing made in our state. Why it matters: The annual "Coolest Thing Made in NC" competition spotlights North Carolina's often-overlooked manufacturing industry.State of play: In the contest's fifth year, the Chamber will award one trophy to a small business with fewer than 100 employees and another to a company with 100-plus employees.Zoom in: Last year's winner was Troutman-based C.R. Onsrud, which makes machinery to help manufacturers like Boeing.The small business award went to Burlington manufacturer Fjord, which makes products to prevent static ropes from fraying.How it works: Nominate any North Carolina-made product online by Tuesday, Aug. 13.The NC Chamber will open up votes on Aug. 22. The list of contenders will narrow with each round of voting.Winners will be announced on Oct. 3, the day before National Manufacturing Day.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
More sellers are dropping home prices in Charlotte
About 1 in 3 houses for sale in Charlotte saw price cuts recently, according to Redfin data.Why it matters: Home sellers across the country are increasingly offering discounts to entice buyers hampered by high housing costs.Flashback: Price cuts surged nationwide in 2022, partly because rising mortgage rates caused home shoppers to back out of the market.What they're saying: "A housing market that for years has been defined by fast sales and few options is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic in terms of competition among buyers and their negotiating power," Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen says.What's next: Many real estate agents expect competition to heat up once summer vacation ends and kids are back in school.Go deeper: Charlotte housing supply creeps back upGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
More sellers are dropping home prices in Charlotte
About 1 in 3 houses for sale in Charlotte saw price cuts recently, according to Redfin data.Why it matters: Home sellers across the country are increasingly offering discounts to entice buyers hampered by high housing costs.Flashback: Price cuts surged nationwide in 2022, partly because rising mortgage rates caused home shoppers to back out of the market.What they're saying: "A housing market that for years has been defined by fast sales and few options is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic in terms of competition among buyers and their negotiating power," Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen says.What's next: Many real estate agents expect competition to heat up once summer vacation ends and kids are back in school.Go deeper: Charlotte housing supply creeps back upGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
Charlotte-area college football guide
College football is nearly here. Here's what you need to know about the Charlotte 49ers, Davidson Wildcats and Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls.Why it matters: Charlotte isn't a college town that lives and breathes football like Clemson or Chapel Hill in the fall, at least not yet.But there's still plenty of college football to go around, from a gorgeous campus in University City, to an intimate atmosphere off Lake Norman, to the HBCU experience with the Charlotte skyline as the backdrop.Editor's note: Schools are listed in alphabetical order. Charlotte 49ers Context: Charlotte will play its second season in the American...
The best things the Axios Charlotte team ate in July 2024
Charlotte is having a sweltering summer, so our team is keeping it cool with creative cocktails and smoothies. Koi Pond cocktail from Saku in Uptown"If you like boba, you must try this cocktail ($16) from Saku, a vibey Uptown sushi spot. It's peach vodka, orange blossom-infused green tea, tart kiwi, lime juice and peach boba pearls, of course. But the best part is the garnish: koi fish gummies. An adult beverage with a childlike spirit." — Alex Sands, reporter "The Bro" smoothie bowl from Mamaka Bowls in South End"During one of our impressively hot July days, I cooled off with a smoothie bowl...
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