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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Culture This week's SketchCrowd (Aug. 29)
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM
SketchCrowd is the world's first crowd-sourced comic strip - that is, one created using submission by anyone and everyone. It runs weekly in Charlotte Creative Loafing, The Chattanooga Pulse and Augusta Metro Spirit. Artists can submit their own ideas and review others at www.sketchcrowd.com.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: The story behind Charlotte's historic Thanksgiving Parade
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
I was sad to hear that Charlotte's annual Thanksgiving Day parade had seen its last procession. Then the news announced it was back on again! What's the history behind the long-standing institution? - Bud Johnston, Pineville
- Robinson/Spangler Carolina Room of the Charlotte Library
- An award-winning float from 1967.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Music / Culture This week's BNR Weekly (8/29/13) featuring Mya
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM
On this week's episode of BNR Weekly, Neiko DeBarge sat down with R&B singer Mya before her Charlotte Pride performance last weekend. BNR Weekly also caught up with Jagged Edge during their performance at Label Charlotte, and cameras also captured footage of the Elevate Lifestyle Cover Girl competition.
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its second season.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: What happened to Carowinds' monorail?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
When I was a kid my parents used to take us to Carowinds. After a long, hard and hot day playing, we'd all pile onto the monorail and ride around to cool off in the breeze. I visited recently with my own children and was sorry to see the monorail is no longer there. Do you know what happened to it? - Paul Wilson, Charlotte
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Culture This week's SketchCrowd (Aug. 22)
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:14 PM
SketchCrowd is the world's first crowd-sourced comic strip - that is, one created using submission by anyone and everyone. It runs weekly in Charlotte Creative Loafing, The Chattanooga Pulse and Augusta Metro Spirit. Artists can submit their own ideas and review others at www.sketchcrowd.com.
Culture This week's BNR Weekly (8/22/13) featuring Janelle Monae
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its second season. This week's episode features an interview with soul artist Janelle Monae, who will return to the Queen City in November for a concert, as well as a clip of Young Jules' popular Aaliyah tribute video "One In a Million."
Friday, August 16, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: What's the scoop on SouthEnd?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
I recently returned to my hometown of Charlotte, and things have changed dramatically. To be expected, but still, I'm a little confused. I notice some areas are referred to as "historic" that weren't there, or weren't considered "historic," back in the day. I'm thinking specifically of South End. How did an area that was once just a gritty industrial district past Dilworth become the fashionable part of town? And why is it referred to as "historic South End"? - Jim Owens, Charlotte
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Culture This week's SketchCrowd (Aug. 14)
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM
SketchCrowd is the world's first crowd-sourced comic strip - that is, one created using submission by anyone and everyone. It runs weekly in Charlotte Creative Loafing, The Chattanooga Pulse and Augusta Metro Spirit. Artists can submit their own ideas and review others at www.sketchcrowd.com.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Film / Culture Question the Queen City: Who was Virginia Dale?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
I came across an old film called Holiday Inn a few weeks ago that included an amazing dance number between Fred Astaire and actress Virginia Dale. I did a little research on her and it turns out she was born in Charlotte, but I couldn't find much more. Are you familiar with her? - Marc Scott, Charlotte
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Culture The reluctant cornholer
Posted By Tori Wright on Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Before coming to Charlotte, I associated cornhole with frat boys and football tailgates, neither of which I particularly care for. As time passed, however, it didn't take long to realize that cornhole is a pretty big deal to more than just bros. But here was my problem: Long ago I swore off anything involving competition or athletic coordination, of which I have none.
It wasn't until a few weeks ago when I had my ever-so-slightly inebriated revelation: Cornhole is a great excuse to talk to strangers, and it really doesn't take that much coordination.
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The longtime local lounge singer is 83 and lives in Greensboro.
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No use crying over spilt sequel.
