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1 week ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Planning your June things to do calendar?
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1 week ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
A historically Black and brown dance company is set to perform for the first time in Charlotte this week. The Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO!, is scheduled to bring its ensemble to Charlotte’s Knight Theater on May 28 for a rare one-night-only show. The performance will feature a diverse arrangement of works rooted in Black tradition, blending various dance styles and contemporary themes.
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2 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Charlotte’s food scene has been the topic of conversation in recent weeks with the visit of a well-known food critic. The city isn’t exactly known as a top food destination, but it’s undeniable that there are lots of good places to dine. As QCity Metro’s lifestyle editor, I’m charged with knowing the landscape of what it’s like to live in Charlotte.
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2 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
A local carryout-only restaurant has long been a favorite for many Charlotteans, but a recent visit from a megainfluencer has increased its visibility. Crav’n Caribbean, located inside the City Kitch at 2200 Thrift Road, is a Jamaican comfort food restaurant that specializes in “ja’bachi,” a fusion of hibachi-style dishes featuring classic Jamaican flavors.
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2 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Imani Boyd was not planning on a buying a home when she applied for a mortgage pre-approval earlier this year. Her parents, who had been encouraging her to “put an asset under her belt” while she was single and had the income to do so, had finally convinced her to “look into” becoming a homeowner.
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3 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Live Nation recently announced a sale called Ticket To Summer on May 21 to see more than 40 major artists at a discount. The announcement is timely as summer concert lineups heat up, some with prices in the hundreds. Tickets will each be priced at just $30. Artists include Halsey, Nelly, Leon Bridges, Kidz Pop Kids and more. The sale includes more than 1,000 concerts, and buyers are encouraged to act fast when the sale goes live.
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3 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Monopoly Lifesized opened in Charlotte at Blume Studios recently. An interactive experience, the giant version of the classic board game Monopoly combines elements of escape room gameplay, chance, skill and collaboration for teams to compete against one another. It is set to run through July 26. I visited on a Friday evening with a group of three friends. Here’s what I thought. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a Monopoly board come to life.
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3 weeks ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
As Amaya Woodley stood near the check-in counter one Friday afternoon between classes at her cycling studio, she felt overwhelming pride and a tinge of sadness. Taking in the sight of what she and her husband Linwood had spent the better part of two years building, their recent announcement was bittersweet. It was official: their cycling studio, Adrenaline+, would be closed at the end of May.
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1 month ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
A new fitness concept opened recently near Charlotte’s University area. Spin City Dance Studio, a pole-dancing fitness space, held its grand opening on May 2 at 9539 Pinnacle Drive. The 4,655-square-foot space offers classes for various skill levels, including pole-free classes focused on body appreciation and dance skills. Pole fitness is a nontraditional workout that combines aerial acrobatics, strength training and showmanship.
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1 month ago | 
qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers
Content warning: The following article contains details about a death by suicide. The material may be distressing to some readers. When Denora Encarnacion looks around the event venue she opened in South End with her husband Carlos, she’s filled with conflicting emotions: immense joy and unimaginable grief. At 7,700 square feet, Event Masterz offers everything from lighting and sound design to decor, a sound check space, a green room and a changing suite.
