Not-so-Hidden Gems: Sept. / Oct. 2026
Not-so-hidden Gems September / October 2026 Archive CLT Go grab some juice or a latte at Archive and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of …
Bluz & Some Scene Clues
Bluz and Some Scene Clues In the ‘90’s, I entered the spoken word circuit and immediately found Boris “Bluz” Rogers to …
Joe Middleton’s “Blue Daffodils”
Joe Middleton: "Blue Daffodils" and other hopeful things photos & words: Siri Patterson Blue daffodils do not exist — at least not …
From Scratch: Samantha Ward
From Scratch: Samantha Ward An interview by The Clown The appeal of baked items must somehow be part of our DNA. Realtors …
Record Stores
LOCAL RECORD STORE LIST Collecting Problems 1682 Katy Ln., Fort Mill, 29708 Gabba Gabba Huh? Records & EarWax Records 246 N. New Hope …
Bookstores
LOCAL BOOKSTORES Belmont Bookshop 7 N. Main St., Belmont, 28012 Blank Generation 2902 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, 28205 Book Buyers 3040 Eastway Dr., B, Charlotte, …
Farms & Farmers Markets
MY CITY MAGAZINE FARMERS MARKET LIST: 7th Street Public Market, 224 E.7th St., Charlotte, www.TheMarketAt7thStreet.com Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market, 501 W. Main …
Charlotte and the Dive Bar
Charlotte & the Dive Bar I’m NOT saying that the little guy is holding on for dear life, but I’m also …
Not-so-Hidden Gems: July / August 2026
Not-So-Hidden Charlotte Gems July / August 2026 Little Shop of Petra’s Plaza-Midwood’s beloved piano bar / music venue, Petra’s, has a shop that …
House of Africa
House of Africa Pape Ndiaye Balley Right in the heart of Plaza-Midwood proper sits a boutique that has been there …