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Friday, May 2, 2014
Culture Question the Queen City: The story of Mabel Rea
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Editor's note: We recognize how quickly Charlotte has changed over the years, so here's us trying to preserve its story. In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte and the surrounding metro area. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
Years ago, I heard the story of a Charlotte woman named Mabel Rea who made her way to Hollywood, did relatively well in movies and television in the '50s and '60s, but eventually returned to her hometown, where she met a rather unpleasant demise. I've done Internet research, but I haven't been able to come up with much. Do you know her story? - Laura Lacatena Carriker, Harrisburg, North Carolina
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Music / Culture This week's BNR Weekly (5/1/14): An interview with Estelle
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 1, 2014 at 4:14 PM
On this week's BNR Weekly, host Neiko Debarge interviews Estelle fresh off the release of her single, "Make Her Say (Beat it Up)."
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its third season.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Culture This week's BNR Weekly (4/17/14) and (4/24/14): Best of the City Award celebration, RAW:Artist event, more
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 11:46 AM
Last week's episode of BNR Weekly features a glimpse at Elevate's The Best of The City Award Celebration and an audio interview with "Mr. Stay Trippy" himself, Juicy J, during his Never Sober Tour.
This week's episode features the RAW Artist Showcase, which took place last week at Tremont Music Hall, and more.
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its second season.
Culture Question the Queen City: The Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Massacre
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Editor's note: We recognize how quickly Charlotte has changed over the years, so here's us trying to preserve its story. In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte and the surrounding metro area. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
When I was in elementary school I remember bits and pieces of a news story about several members of a local motorcycle gang being murdered, possibly by a rival gang. Do you recall the case I'm referring to? - Jaymes Williamson, Charlotte
Friday, April 11, 2014
Culture Question the Queen City: What happened to Charlotte's trolley system?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Editor's note: We recognize how quickly Charlotte has changed over the years, so here's us trying to preserve its story. In this series, native author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about historic places in Charlotte. Submit inquires about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
From what I've read and stories I've been told, Charlotte once had a fairly extensive trolley system. If it was still around today, it would definitely add some additional charm to our lovely city. Why was it discontinued? - Paula Raymond, Charlotte
- Robinson/Spangler Carolina Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library
- These trolley cars serviced Myers Park and Hoskins, as well as the large number of employees who earned their living by operating the system, some of whom are pictured.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Music / Culture This week's BNR Weekly (4/10/14): An interview with Marsha Ambrosius, Mprynt
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 4:42 PM
On the week's episode, Neiko Debarge interviews singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius, who was in Charlotte recently for her Friends and Lovers Tour. She talks about working with Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and more. BNR Weekly also introduces a new R&B group out of Philly, Mprynt.
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its third season.
News / Culture Nine uses for the former Eastland Mall property
Posted By Erin Tracy-Blackwood on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Now that plans to turn the old Eastland Mall into a movie studio and sound stage are dead, and the relationship between City Council and property developer Studio Charlotte seems to have soured, the city must come up with a new way to use the 80-acre property it purchased for about $13 million in 2012.
The city probably has its hands full right now with the fallout from #ScandalCLT (Patrick Cannon's resignation), so I'm here to offer up my ideas for Eastland.
I feel I am qualified to make recommendations because I worked and/or loitered at the mall for most of the mid to late '90s. Plus, I once got a bullet hole in my car in the parking garage that I was never reimbursed for, so as the mall's new owners, the city kind of owes me.
Here are my expert recommendations:
- Anita Overcash
- In September, crews hauled away the old mall's "Rising Sun" signs for preservation.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Culture Question the Queen City: The unsolved death of Delette Nycum
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Editor's note: We recognize how quickly Charlotte has changed over the years, so here's us trying to preserve its story. In this series, native author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about historic places in Charlotte. Submit inquires about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
I recently picked up a book called Double Dead, written by Terry Hoover. After discussing it with a friend, she told me that it was based on an actual crime that occurred in Charlotte in the early 1960s. What's the story? - Ruth Jansen, Charlotte
Culture This week's BNR Weekly (4/3/14): A tour of BB&T Ballpark
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 11:31 AM
On this episode of BNR Weekly, correspondent Elizabeth Safrit interviews the Charlotte Knights general manager, Scott Brown, and offers a tour of BB&T Ballpark. Opening Day is April 11.
Neiko Debarge also talks about the new hip-hop radio station in Charlotte.
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its third season.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
News / Culture Who Run the World: Melissa Mummert
Posted By Hannah Levinson on Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 12:18 PM
It's Women's History Month! Creative Loafing loves to celebrate wonderful women all year round, but this month we're spending a little extra time highlighting a few Charlotte fe-noms whose work uplifts other women and girls. We did hear a rumor they run the world ...
Melissa Mummert's eyes are as bright as her hot pink shirt. Her cheeks brighten too as she whirls the floor of Second Helping Charlotte, taking orders and serving up food. She supports a team of four women, all in green with aprons and hairnets, packaging soul food, cakes and pies for a line out the door.
Mummert's worked with Second Helping for more than two years. It's an outgrowth of Changed Choices, the re-entry nonprofit Mummert works for, and staffed by women with criminal records. After serving time in the U.S. prison system, each left with connections to Mummert and Changed Choices that holistically changed their lives for the better.
Between rushes, Mummert engages in conversation with customers. Their connections to Second Helping vary: neighbors walk from Plaza Midwood, drive from the army base down the street, stop in response to calls out on Facebook. "We're really in the community's hands," Mummert says, looking out over the crowd.
On March 20, Second Helping used social media to ask for community support; without it, its Central Avenue storefront would have shut down. The booming March 21 business isn't the norm - a typical day sees $50 of carryout sales. Right now, it seems to have a firm grip: end-of-day figures top more than $1,200.
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Question the Queen City: Hugh McManaway, the man behind the statue
It pays homage to a traffic director, friendly neighbor and one of Charlotte's most beloved local characters
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Longtime dancer to leave NC Dance Theatre 3
Mia Cunningham, a dancer who has spent 18 seasons performing with the North Carolina Dance Theatre, is set to retire.
