The Official Charlotte, NC Discussion Thread

[BornStar]

Both my sisters live over here, we live within 5 minutes of each other. It’s such a cute little hipster area, technically I live right on the border of cottswald.

I actually was looking at steel creek at one point, I was going to get a townhome in the ayersley area. But I just don’t like that area. I like Ballantyne—it reminds me of the area I grew up in when I was living in Chicago, suburban and nice, but it’s so out of the way and traffic there seems ridiculous.

Ayrsley area is pretty diverse, the Walmart is right across the street. For a 2 bedroom it's 1400 which isn't too crazy, the amenities are great as well.

 

[BornStar]

Yeah it had issues at times but not when I worked in FT Mill. Everybody else was going the opposite way

You are right. Everyone works in Charlotte but lives on the outskirts.

 

[CarmelBarbie]

Ayrsley area is pretty diverse, the Walmart is right across the street. For a 2 bedroom it's 1400 which isn't too crazy, the amenities are great as well.

Yeah that area was nice, but the rest of steel creek felt so dead to me. Compared to university city, concord mills and other areas, that have a lot more going on and a lot more to do, I just always feel like steel creek fell short. The rentals in that area also seemed overpriced compared to other suburban spots in Charlotte.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

At the Fillmore:

Chrisette Michelle - July 22nd
Jerk & Waffles - July 25th
Trap Bingo - Aug 6th
Jeezy - Aug 8th
Rick Ross - Aug 20th

Also in Aug
Panthers Fanfest - Aug 6th
Su Casa - Aug 7th
Charlotte Mimosa Festival at Unknown Brewery - Aug 8th
WWE Supershow - Aug 14th
Charlotte Brunch Festival- Aug 21st

Damon Wayans at the Comedy Zone
- Aug 19-22

Earthquake at the Comedy Zone
Aug 26-29

Also Trap Karaoke at the Fillmore on Aug 28th

 

[BornStar]

Yeah that area was nice, but the rest of steel creek felt so dead to me. Compared to university city, concord mills and other areas, that have a lot more going on and a lot more to do, I just always feel like steel creek fell short. The rentals in that area also seemed overpriced compared to other suburban spots in Charlotte.

With Carowinds 10 minutes away , Southpark mall 15 minutes away , South Carolina gas 10 minutes away and downtown 15 minutes away it isn't too bad. That little spot behind arsley with a movie theater walking distance away is starting to get busy. To my surprise there is a majority of brehs and brehettes out here with a quiet environment. Arsley is in the cut but the word is spreading. I see this area becoming more popular in the future.

 

[Tribal Outkast]

You’ve been around Uptown recently? They’re taking out a lot of the parking spots and replacing them with bike lanes..they need to upgrade the Lynx to get the fukk out to West and East Charlotte if they’re serious about this shyt..get tired of dealing with fukking traffic on Independence trying to get to Matthews.

It’s becoming difficult to find parking in the city smh…

also I drive up Monroe Rd to matthews as much as I can.

 

[Tribal Outkast]

It seems like University is really expanding. Sucks because I recently moved from that area.

They need to build the boardwalk back up. Don’t let it go to waste. I love going out there

 

[Tribal Outkast]

At the Fillmore:

Chrisette Michelle - July 22nd
Jerk & Waffles - July 25th
Trap Bingo - Aug 6th
Jeezy - Aug 8th
Rick Ross - Aug 20th

Also in Aug
Panthers Fanfest - Aug 6th
Su Casa - Aug 7th
Charlotte Mimosa Festival at Unknown Brewery - Aug 8th
WWE Supershow - Aug 14th
Charlotte Brunch Festival- Aug 21st

Damon Wayans at the Comedy Zone
- Aug 19-22

Earthquake at the Comedy Zone
Aug 26-29

Also Trap Karaoke at the Fillmore on Aug 28th

Damon Wayans??? Man I got to see the homie! I can’t go see Quake tho I appreciate this brother!

 

[Tribal Outkast]

Man.I just went to the comedy zone page. They got some decent shows coming They trying to get that money back.

 

[Skillz]

At the Fillmore:

Chrisette Michelle - July 22nd
Jerk & Waffles - July 25th
Trap Bingo - Aug 6th
Jeezy - Aug 8th
Rick Ross - Aug 20th

Also in Aug
Panthers Fanfest - Aug 6th
Su Casa - Aug 7th
Charlotte Mimosa Festival at Unknown Brewery - Aug 8th
WWE Supershow - Aug 14th
Charlotte Brunch Festival- Aug 21st

Damon Wayans at the Comedy Zone
- Aug 19-22

Earthquake at the Comedy Zone
Aug 26-29

Also Trap Karaoke at the Fillmore on Aug 28th

Good looks bro. My apartment in Plaza used to post local events in the elevator but I only took the elevator Friday/Saturday nights and missed so much lol. Missed Allen Stone & Gibbs & Benny at the Filmore. Benny is back in October if anyone is interested.

https://concerts.livenation.com/ben...th-carolina-10-10-2021/event/2D005A7EF4F62628

On the topic Charlotte areas. I rock with the North/University area, just seems to be more black people in that area. My cousins who have been here for like 10+ years settled in those areas as well. Can't do that commute to Uptown for work though.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

My boy who kinda be in the streets posted that in our text chain.

thought I would share

 

[Mindfield333]

At the Fillmore:

Chrisette Michelle - July 22nd
Jerk & Waffles - July 25th
Trap Bingo - Aug 6th
Jeezy - Aug 8th
Rick Ross - Aug 20th

Also in Aug
Panthers Fanfest - Aug 6th
Su Casa - Aug 7th
Charlotte Mimosa Festival at Unknown Brewery - Aug 8th
WWE Supershow - Aug 14th
Charlotte Brunch Festival- Aug 21st

Damon Wayans at the Comedy Zone
- Aug 19-22

Earthquake at the Comedy Zone
Aug 26-29

Also Trap Karaoke at the Fillmore on Aug 28th

Grits and biscuits need to come back

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

Musicology 101: The Art of The Sample: The Soul of Hip Hop | Blumenthal Performing Arts


Musicology 101: The Art of The Sample: The Soul of Hip Hop
July 31, 2021
Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
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Presented By: Jazz N Soul Music and Radio Rehab
Event Description
Jazz N Soul Music and Radio Rehab present Musicology: The Art of The Sample, The Soul of Hip-Hop! Enjoy a night filled with a mash up of Hip-Hop and R&B with live performances of the Soul, Funk, and Jazz hits that inspired the Hip-Hop legends of the Past, Present, and Future! Saturday, July 31st at 6:30p and 9:00p, the Stage Door Theater at The Blumenthal transforms into a musical and visual experience you do not want to miss!

Quentin Talley and The Soul Providers accompanied by The Mighty DJ DR and a visual array, take you on a live musical journey featuring the music of H.E.R, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Outkast
Wu-Tang, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, 2 Pac, Roberta Flack, Willie Hutch, The Delfonics, Erykah Badu and many more surprises!

This event is a tribute to the R&B, Jazz, and Soul pioneers who created the original sound that formed the foundation of Hip-Hop and R&B Music as we now know it. This show was inspired by the “Amen Brother” drum break, by the Grammy Award Winning North Carolina Group The Winstons. The “Amen Break” is one of the most highly used samples in history.

Do not miss this opportunity to experience the Soul of Hip Hop!

Please note there may be a strobe effect that occurs during the program.

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

Anthony Hamilton headlines multi-city Welcome Back Fest - Q City Metro


Anthony Hamilton headlines multi-city Welcome Back Fest
The traveling summer festival features live music, food vendors and the opportunity to get the Covid-19 vaccination.

Anthony Hamilton. Photo: Ted Winbush
By QCity Metro
July 20, 2021
Grammy award-winning singer Anthony Hamilton leads the entertainment lineup for Novant Health’s Welcome Back Fest series kicking off on July 24.

Charlotte will host the first of three summer festivals featuring live music, local food trucks and an opportunity to receive Covid-19 vaccinations. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Romare Bearden Park in uptown.

Also scheduled to perform is Ray Singleton, the Charlotte singer-songwriter currently competing on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Organizers will honor “health care heroes” and mark the progress made in the fight against Covid-19.

Mecklenburg County is seeing an increase in Covid cases, particularly in young people. People under age 39 make up roughly 70% of new Covid cases, Health Director Gibbie Harris told reporters last week. She added that 25% of cases have occurred in people younger than age 20. Local health officials also confirmed cases of the highly contagious Delta variant in the area.

Most new cases of the virus have been among those who haven’t been vaccinated, so health officials encourage residents to get the widely available vaccine. The first 1,000 attendees at Saturday’s Welcome Back Fest with proof of vaccination are eligible to receive a $10 food voucher for use with participating food vendors.

The full music lineup includes:

• Anthony Hamilton
• Carson Hill
• Dae-Lee
• Groove 8
• InfiniteSoul
• Orquesta Sabrosalsa
• Ray Singleton
• Time Sawyer
• Tropical Flavor Band

Participating food vendors include:

• Ace of Spuds
• International Truck of Tacos
• J.K. Cones
• Jive Turkey Legs
• Jus’Taste Catering Food Truck
• King of Fire
• Maki Taco
• Manolo’s Bakery
• MarlieQ’s Caribbean Queen
• Miss Johnnie Mae’s
• Momo Truck
• Rico’s Acai
• Ruthie’s of Charlotte
• Third Eye Coffee
• Ve-go Food Truck

Following this weekend, the festival will take place in Wilmington on Aug. 7 and Winston-Salem on Aug. 21. Visit WelcomeBackFest2021.com for more information.

 

[BossMobb]

@Responsible Allen Iverson thank you for posting the article about the Urban Reader bookstore. Very dope spot and their location carries my recently released novel, Knewgoat: A Black Man’s Journey to Greatness in the Hell That is America.