“Workin 9 to 5… just tryin to make a livin!” It’s something a lot of folks in Charlotte can relate to… especially since we’re a banking town.  ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ is playing at Ovens Auditiorium now thru Sunday.  I took my mom out to see the Dolly Parton show last night and then to...

V-Day Minus 1: Meat. It’s what’s for dinner at my house. And lunch … and occasionally, breakfast (Canadian bacon, anyone?). But, a few weeks back I decided that, for one week, I, Shelly Shepard, was going to embrace vegetarianism. My mom’s response when I told her about my plan? Well, let’s...

While a lot of local athletes in and around the Charlotte area spent the weekend participating in the 24 Hours of Booty bike ride… I was among another group of athletes giving true meaning to ‘The Dirty South.’ The Marine Corps hosted their 4th Annual Mud Run at Belmont Abbey.  I laced up my old...

Uptown contributor Anna Kooiman writes blogs for us that are sure to hold your attention. She gives us the scoop on everything from concerts, new restaurant openings, fashion trends, and fitness to insight on controversial issues facing the Queen City, to information about community service events. She...

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...

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...