Category Archives: Feature

Feature

Chalkboard exhibits new collection at Twenty-Two

5 Mar 10 – 2:40 pm

Perhaps you’ve seen his sketches and paintings hanging in Black Sheep Skate Shop or on the underbelly of their custom skate decks, or perhaps you’ve come across one of his irreverent stickers on a bench around town. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Chalkboard’s mark in any of those non-traditional art viewing spaces, [...]

By Liz Barrett | Also posted in Art, City, Events, Plaza Midwood | Comments (6)

After Devastating 2009 Fire, RÍ RÁ Irish Pub Restored

3 Mar 10 – 3:46 pm

Ri-Ra, the quintessential Irish pub here that closed after a devastating fire on May 23 of last year, has reopened after an extensive restoration, just in time for a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration.  Rí Rá (208 N. Tryon Street, www.rira.com, 704-333-5554) is open 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM daily, serving lunch and dinner, with [...]

By Hunter Wilson | Also posted in City, Nightlife, Uptown |

Citizen media & activism in Vancouver (w/ Kris Krug)

22 Feb 10 – 6:16 pm

video: Justin Ruckman; watch in HD on YouTube (recommended)
Last week we had a chance to catch up with Vancouver-based photographer, web guru and man-about-town, Kris Krug (@kk). His deep involvement in Vancouver’s tech, media & creative scenes made him a natural tour guide, which isn’t to say he doesn’t get out of the city: a [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Media, Protest, World | Comments (1)

An interview with model Michael Anthony Capella

16 Feb 10 – 3:24 pm

Model Michael Capella, watch this video on YouTube
Charlotte Model Michael Anthony Capella teaches us about the modeling industry and shares styling tips for the every-day guy.

By Kion Sanders | Also posted in City, Entertainment, Fashion, Interview, Uptown | Comments (12)

CLT Blog is going to the Olympics!

1 Feb 10 – 4:28 pm

photo credit: Brandon Godfrey
There comes a time in every blog’s life that they have to step up, move out, and make something of themselves in the world. Enter the World’s Party, the Media’s Mosh Pit, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
CLT Blog is going to Canada! Our Vancouver crew departs for our week-long trip on February 11th.
We’re [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Events, Sports | Comments (3)

CLT Blog & Lightbulb Coworking Superbowl Party!

1 Feb 10 – 12:30 pm

Flyer speaks for itself, at least it should — it’s big enough. Come check out Charlotte’s first coworking space and watch the Superbowl on two 42″ and one 120″ HD screens. A $15 donation is suggested, and all proceeds go to benefit Nexus Urban Serve, which among other things, provides for poor and homeless children [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Events, Sports | Comments (3)

Charlotte 2.0.2: Creative Work & Workspaces

28 Jan 10 – 4:48 pm

This is Charlotte 2.0, an ongoing series on technology and startup business in Charlotte — specifically, how to stand out in the banking industry’s shadow, and how to create a more economically and intellectually diverse and sustainable city moving forward.
Philip Dodds (@philipdodds) is spearheading this podcast, and we at CLT Blog are hosting and producing [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Business, City, Technology | Tagged | Comments (17)

Vicente Fox speaks at Charlotte Museum of History

28 Jan 10 – 10:31 am

photo: James Willamor; view this photo on Flickr
Tuesday evening CLTBlog-tographer James Willamor and I had the most amazing opportunity to cover a speech given by the Former President of Mexico. He was in town with the Former First Lady, Marta, speaking at the Charlotte Museum of History for their Distinguished Speaker Series. Even better, I got [...]

By Desiree Kane | Also posted in Events, History, Politics, World | Comments (1)

Win Tickets for Black Eyed Peas in CLT

26 Jan 10 – 12:02 am

I got a feeling that Feb. 20 is going to be a good night, especially if you are at the Black Eyed Peas show at Time Warner Cable Arena. We can make that night even better by giving you a free pair of tickets. If you want to make sure you are going to be [...]

By Matthew Tyndall | Also posted in Contest, Music | Comments (3)

Bands for Bone Marrow!

19 Jan 10 – 2:00 pm

This Sunday, January 24th, from 2-8pm, the Comet Bar & Grill will be hosting a benefit for the NTAF South-Atlantic Bone Marrow Transplant Fund in honor of Patrick Johnson. The National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF) has a 26-year record of success helping families address financial hardships arising from uninsured medical expenses related to transplantation and [...]

By Mitchell Killman | Also posted in Charity, City, Drinks, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fundraising, Music | Comments (2)