QnotesCarolinas

QnotesCarolinas is an LGBTQ-focused publication that covers arts, entertainment, and news, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our website, qnotescarolinas.com, offers a vibrant online platform, while we also distribute a free print edition every two weeks. As the largest and most reliable source of information for the LGBTQ community in the Carolinas, we provide news, politics, opinions, entertainment, art, lifestyle, and details about community events.

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Pride Journey: Detroit, Michigan

2 weeks ago | qnotescarolinas.com | Joey Amato

There’s a distinct pull to Detroit. Built on industry and powered by music, it’s a city that wears its grit like a badge of honor. But beneath the steel and soul lies something softer: a place that opens its arms to creatives, dreamers, and outsiders. For LGBTQ travelers, Detroit isn’t just rising—it’s already resonating, thanks to its authenticity and inclusive spirit. My stay began at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle, where old meets new in the most seamless way.
Remembering Jill Sobule (1959-2025

2 weeks ago | qnotescarolinas.com | Gregg Shapiro

I’ve always prided myself on being the kind of music consumer who purchased music on impulse. When I stumbled across “Things Here Are Different,” Jill Sobule’s 1990 MCA Records debut album on vinyl in a favorite Chicago record store, I bought it without knowing anything about her. This was at a time when we didn’t have our phones in our pockets to search for information about the artist on the internet.
Our People: Alvin A. McEwen

2 weeks ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

There’s a gentleman in Columbia, S.C., who enjoys his own company, the comfort of the familiar surroundings where he was born and raised and, quite possibly, dusting and polishing numerous awards. Alvin A. McEwen is an award-winning blogger and community activist who graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in mass communications. How fitting, because McEwen’s messages to the masses remain sorely needed, appreciated and impactful.
Our People: Scott Weaver

1 month ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

Charlotte has many long-term residents who have richly contributed to the area’s growing inclusivity. It’s no secret that the LGBTQ+ community contributes to community richness in a multitude of ways. From Nonprofit CEOs to artists, we are the threads that create a rainbow so rich it shines brightly for all residents. One of those threads can be found in a 1926 quadruplex in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood.
New report shines light on Raleigh LGBTQ+ community’s historic spaces

1 month ago | qnotescarolinas.com | Jane Porter

From the 1940s through the 1960s, there was the Kitty Hawk Tavern. In the 1970s, there was the Admiral’s Galley. Both were located in the Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel, built in the 1920s, on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Both were gathering spaces for the City of Oaks’ queer residents and visitors before being out was widely socially accepted.
'Modern' family: an interview with 'Mid-Century Modern' producer/director Max Mutchnick

1 month ago | qnotescarolinas.com | Gregg Shapiro

It’s been a long time – maybe 25 years when “Will & Grace” debuted – since there’s been so much excitement about a new, queer sitcom premiering. “Mid-Century Modern,” bowed on Hulu on March 28. It’s the creation of Max Mutchnickand David Kohan, the gay men who were also behind “Will & Grace.” Set in Palm Springs, Calif., following the death of one of their closest friends, three gay men gather to mourn.
Our People: Bryce Moffett

2 months ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

Stonewall Sports is just bursting with dedicated and wonderful staffers to help any interested participant find their footing while making new friends doing something healthy. During this interview QNotes is pleased to share with you some insight into one of those individuals. Bryce Moffett has been working and living in Charlotte since moving to the area from Kentucky in 2016.
Gina Stewart - QnotesCarolinas.com

2 months ago | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

It’s not often you meet a native Charlottean, but we found one. This unicorn has been living in the Plaza Midwood area for over 30 years with a partner she absolutely adores. During this interview, long time musician, actress and nonprofit organization founder Gina Stewart shares details of her life as a Charlotte community member fortunate enough to make her livelihood acting and supporting the arts. L’Monique King: What led you to becoming an artist?
The Reproductive Rights Coalition

Feb 28, 2025 | qnotescarolinas.com | L'Monique King

In 1973, a landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, legalized abortion in the United States. The ruling established that the U.S. Constitution protects a person’s right to privacy, which included the right to control pregnancy. Prior to that, real life horror stories were not uncommon: women being forced to bring pregnancies to term even in cases of incest, rape or medical harm to the mother while others found painful, unregulated and dangerous remedies.
Her “Lucky” days: an interview with Margaret Cho

Feb 28, 2025 | qnotescarolinas.com | Gregg Shapiro

The year has just begun, but 2025 is turning out to be a fantastic one for queer multi-hyphenate Margaret Cho. In January, Cho appeared on “Celebrity Jeopardy” where she left fellow contestants Rachel Brosnahan and Seth Green in her dust, winning more than $50k for her charity of choice, Friendly House, and advanced to the semi-finals level of competition. Her successful Live and Livid comedy concert tour, now in its second year, has a selection of new dates.