Posts Tagged ‘Uptown Charlotte’
Test Drive of a Green Machine
I’m driving down Independence Boulevard laughing hysterically. Dan is in the passenger seat smiling cautiously, and agreeing that, yes, even though he’s driven this car cross-country, the bee sting quick acceleration never gets old. I nod my head and catch my breath while the speedometer tickles...
June 28th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More
Gulf Spill – it’s our fault
Well, I don’t know how to break this to you, and I’ve started down a couple paths to try to soften the blow, but it just becomes too convoluted. So in this case the direct way is best.
We are all responsible for a couple things that have been in the news lately. First, the massive oil spill in the...
June 10th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More
Anna Kooiman jammin’ to Drake at the NC Music Factory
Drake definitely did not disappoint Tuesday night at the NC Music Factory’s Fillmore. It was my first time seeing the rapper LIVE and my first time at the Fillmore. It’s a cool venue with a Myrtle Beach House of Blues feel… except with a touch more class… LOVE the chandeliers...
May 28th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
One Child at a Time
Christ Resurrection Church is transforming the Freedom Drive Community one child at a time. And I can tell you from the bottom of my heart there isn’t anything I’m much more proud of… than being part of the solution. There is a sense of overwhelming joy and goodness that follows me when I leave...
May 21st, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More
Summer Fun Guide – Uptown Charlotte
Mint After 5
Definitely not just another event where you’ll get smashed and pick up a hook-up; nope, the view alone destroys that idea altogether. The rooftop is six stories up, next to the Hearst Plaza on Trade, edged with weathered statues of angels that remain from the days when the building housed...
May 14th, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More
Summer Fun Guide – Outside
The Lake
Perhaps your 23-foot Air Nautique was the first thing to go after you got that pink slip, but for less than $25 per person, you and nine friends can get out on Lake Norman on one of Kings Point Marina’s pontoon boat rentals. Sure, you won’t be doing 360 tail grabs behind it, but think...
May 14th, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More
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