CLT Blog

The merry traveling trunk show known as the Frock Shop opens the door to its permanent home on Saturday, February 4 in perfect style.  Situated at 1200 Central Avenue, the new Frock Shop Style Lounge will live in the MONA (Museum of Neighborhood Art) Building formerly known as Plaza Muse in the eclectic neighborhood of Plaza [...]

Billy Joe Shaver, 59, spent seven years on the streets of Charlotte, living in makeshift camps, most notably his “semi-permanent” home, a dwelling he constructed out of warehouse pallets and lived in for four years.  Shaver managed his basic needs to the best of his ability, despite bouts with mental illness and difficulty managing his [...]

Three dollars doesn’t buy much these days,  maybe a soda, a bag of chips, bus fare.  Next week, though, three dollars will purchase much more than that. On Tuesday, October 11, Charlotte’s very first street magazine, Speak Up , hits the streets offering hope and an opportunity to earn an income for Charlotte’s homeless population.  The magazine, a 32-page [...]

When I attended my first Frock Shop event last month at Eco-Licious in Plaza Midwood, I felt a smidge closer to being Queen City cool. I mean, this is as local as it gets. The Frock Shop is the impeccably-dressed brain child of Caroline Cook-Frers and features vintage, designer and brand name clothing handpicked for local ladies [...]