summer guide charlotte
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CHARLOTTE, NCCHARLOTTE, NCCHARLOTTE, NCLISTEN TO THE
LOCALSInsider advice on
where to eat, drink, shop, and relax
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
What to do and where to do it from Memorial Day
to Labor Day
TAKE A SIPFresh and fizzy
with cucumber bitters from El Guapo Bitters
in NOLA
PACK YOUR BAG
Summer style essentials for Southern ladies and gents
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I HIT HAPPY HOUR AT Small Bar in the NC Music Factory. It’s quaint yet rugged, and it’s typical to see a local legend walk in the door at any given sip. smallbarclt.com THE BEST LATE-NIGHT SPOT IN THE
CITY is Amélie’s on North Davidson. It’s a 24-hour French bakery that has pastries, soups, and the best hot chocolate in the world. The “cool kids” hang there every hour, all hours. ameliesfrenchbakery.com
I’M TRACKING DOWN jazz instru-mentalist Harvey Cummings II. He’s always at a local venue ripping musical stories into your soul with his piano and saxophone virtuosity, musical genius, and crowd- pleasing smile.
IF I ONLY HAVE $10 TO SPEND I’m going to Pinky’s Westside Grill for some fried pickles and a bottle of Cheerwine. eatatpinkys.com
FOR THE PERFECT SUNDAY DRIVE go to Crowders Mountain State Park. It’s a great hiking spot with nice views of Charlotte when you reach the top. ncparks.gov
MY ROAD TRIP PLAYLIST INCLUDES a mix of tunes from local music pioneers such as Brody & Choch, Red Jesse, and the new single “Beautiful Flaws” from Quentin Rashad. I GET MY VINTAGE FIX AT Sleepy Poet Antique Mall. Days and days of vintage inspiration and the coolest collection of threads this side of the Mississippi. sleepypoetstuff.com
I’M DAY-TRIPPING TO Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville. They have giraffes and camels! Enough said. lazy5ranch.com
MY GO-TO SUMMER DRINK IS a Banana Yogi smoothie from Berrybrook Farm. This family-owned healthy market always serves a warm side of smiles with your smoothie. berrybrookfarm.com
MY SUMMER UNIFORM IS a custom-made Dupp&Swat (duppandswat.com) fitted hat, a Fresh From Birth (fresh frombirth.com) tank, and some Converse shoes.
I KNOW IT’S SUMMER IN THE CITY
WHEN the Alive After Five outdoor concert series begins Uptown. You can catch some of the best live national and local acts while being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Uptown Charlotte. aliveafterfives.com
SINGER/SONGWRITER, @MINDOFJE
LISTEN TO THE LOCALS
CHARLOTTE, NC
All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.
M AY 2 7 SMILE, WE GET TO MAKE BEER!Screening of this documen-
tary film on NoDa Brewing
Company at Studio Movie
Grill. nodabrewing.com
M AY 29 LUKE BRYAN, LEE BRICE, AND COLE SWINDELL CONCERTThe country music superstars
take to the stage and perform
their hits at the PNC Music
Pavilion; livenation.com
M AY 29 -J UNE 1 5CHARLOTTE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALCharlotte Shakespeare
hosts performances of Love’s
Labour’s Lost by William
Shakespeare at The Green
Uptown. Free; charlotte
shakespeare.com
M AY 29 -A UGUST 30 WHITEWATER RIVER JAMConcert series with food and
drink every Thursday and
Saturday evening at the
U.S. National Whitewater
Center. Free; usnwc.org
J UNE 1 4 -A UGUST 30LOCAL FLAVORS OF NODA TOURA walking tour with samples of craft beer and food through the historic NoDa arts district. $49; feastfood tours.com
J UNE 8 -J ULY 3CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY SUMMER POPS Outdoor orchestral concert every Sunday in Symphony Park at SouthPark mall. $10; charlottesymphony.org
J UNE 3 - 6 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. ROCHESTER RED WINGS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J UNE 6 JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER Charles Mingus tribute concert at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. $12; bechtler.org
J UNE 6 -A UGUST 1SOUTH END GALLERY CRAWLGallery tours the first Friday of every month at the historic South End district. Free; historicsouthend.com
J UNE 6 -A UGUST 1 5NODA GALLERY CRAWLGallery tour, live music, and vendors twice a month at the historic NoDa arts district. Free; noda.org
J UNE 7 - 10 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. COLUMBUS CLIPPERS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J UNE 9 - 1 6 MARVELOUS MUTTS Dog entertainment show at Carowinds. carowinds.com
J UNE 1 2 - 1 4 RACHEL FEINSTEIN The comedian performs at The Comedy Zone. $15-$18; cltcomedyzone.com
J UNE 1 4 BREW STASH BASH Live music and craft beer at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Free; usnwc.org
J UNE 20 -23 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. TOLEDO MUD HENS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J UNE 2 1 TIM MCGRAW, KIP MOORE, AND CASSADEE POPE CONCERTPNC Music Pavilion; live nation.com
TASTE OF CHARLOTTE J UNE 6 -8
Sample the best local fare in Uptown Charlotte along Tryon Street from
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to Sixth Street. Free; tasteofcharlotte.com
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WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO DO IT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY
All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.
J UNE 24 - 2 7 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J UNE 30 -J ULY 1 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. GWINNETT BRAVES BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J ULY 3 - 4 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Live music, food and drinks, and fireworks by the river at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Free; usnwc.org
J ULY 4 NOVANT HEALTH JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR Celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks and live music at Memorial Stadium. Free; charlotte centercity.org
J ULY 10 - 1 3CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. SYRACUSE CHIEFS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J ULY 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKESee the superstar perform at the Time Warner Cable Arena. $47 and up; time warnercablearena.com
J ULY 1 5 - 20 THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESSAn award-winning musical at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts. $20 and up; blumenthalarts.org
BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
A UGUST 9BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONSTER TRUCK BASHMonster trucks compete in challenges on a radical obstacle course at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. $10-$25; charlotte motorspeedway.com
A UGUST 1 6 - 1 7 CHARLOTTE PRIDE 2014LGBTQ festival and parade in Uptown Charlotte. Free; charlottepride.org
A UGUST 18 - 1 9 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. GWINNETT BRAVES BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
A UGUST 22 KEITH URBAN, JERROD NIEMANN, AND BRETT ELDREDGE CONCERTThe country music favorites perform at the PNC Music Pavilion. livenation.com
J ULY 1 6 MICROBREWS CRUISE WITH NODA BREWING COMPANY Catawba River sunset kayak tour, followed by a fireside dinner and craft beer tastings at U.S. National Whitewater Center. $55; usnwc.org
J ULY 1 7 - 20 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
J ULY 28 VANS WARPED TOUR Parkway Drive, We the Kings, Yellowcard, The Ready Set, and more favorites perform live at PNC Music Pavilion. $45 and up; livenation.com
J ULY 29 -A UGUST 1 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. DURHAM BULLS BB&T Ballpark, $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
A UGUST 2BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT FESTIVALAmphibious Duathlon, boat-building competition, and live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. usnwc.org
A UGUST 5 - 6 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. GWINNETT BRAVES BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
A UGUST 7 - 10 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. PAWTUCKET RED SOX
A UGUST 29 BLAKE SHELTON, THE BAND PERRY, AND NEAL MCCOY CONCERTPNC Music Pavilion. live nation.com
A UGUST 29 - 3 1 BEARDEN BIRTHDAY BASHWeekend festival with music, entertainment, dance, and art at Romare Bearden Park. Free; parkandrec.com
A UGUST 3 1 LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONTrail races, live music, food, drinks, and fireworks by the river at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Free ($27 and up/each race), usnwc.org
A UGUST 3 1 - S EPTEMBER 1 CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS VS. GWINNETT BRAVES BB&T Ballpark. $8 and up; charlotteknights.com
RASCAL FLATTS, SHERYL CROW, AND GLORIANA
J ULY 26 See these three country music greats
perform during one concert at the PNC Music Pavilion. $28.40 and up;
stubhub.com
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THE COOL DOWNNOLA’S EL GUAPO CUCUMBER
BITTERS ADD BOTANICAL NOTES TO THIS FRESH AND
FIZZY GIN-BASED DRINK
THE DRINK
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Bruise or crumple 1 fresh mint sprig in a cocktail shaker to release flavor. Add 3 Tbsp. gin (such as Bristow); let stand 2 minutes. Discard mint. Add 4 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 4 1/2 tsp. simple syrup, and 6 dashes of cucumber bitters (such as El Guapo). Fill shaker with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 sec-onds). Strain into a 10-oz. glass, and top with dry Champagne. Garnish with a mint sprig or cucumber slices.
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FOR THE LADIESSUIT UP AND STAND OUT IN THESE STYLE ESSENTIALS JUST RIGHT FOR A SOUTHERN SUMMER
PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG
1 THE BAG: Leather accents add
weight to this woven cotton tote,
handmade in Atlanta. $125;
andovertrask.com
2 THE HAT: A crochet overlay gives a
feminine take to this baseball cap.
$85; proudmary.org
3 THE TOWEL: Supersoft towels that
are totally customizable. $50;
meandredesign.com
4 THE SUNGLASSES: The latest designs
from NOLA brand KREWE come in
sleek and stylish shapes. $185;
kreweduoptic.com
5 THE COVER-UP: A breezy beaded
tunic by the queen bee of beach
style. $138; lillypulitzer.com
6 THE SWIMSUIT: This bold red
Marysia suit is an Everything But
Water exclusive; pair with a skirt
after hours. $304; everythingbut
water.com
7 THE WRISTLET: This water-resistant
bag can afford to get a little wet.
$32; haydenreis.com
8 THE SHOES: Memory foam on the
Jasmine flip-flop makes trekking
around the coast feel like walking
on sunshine. $198; elaineturner.com
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FOR THE GENTSYOUR NEW MUST-HAVES FOR THE BEACH AND BEYOND—ALL MADE IN THE SOUTH
PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG
1 THE HAT: Southern Proper’s Frat Hat is meant to be worn in and dirtied up. $28; southernproper.com
2 THE OYSTER KNIFE: Whip out this heirloom-quality hammered Edisto knife and prepare to impress. $350; williamsknife.com
3 THE SHIRT: Made of 100% cotton and prewashed for fit and comfort, Southern Tide’s T-shirt is the only one you’ll need this summer. $34; southerntide.com
4 THE BAG: This sturdy MAKR backpack can stand up to any active adventure. $245; makr.com
5 THE TOWEL: Nashville’s Turkish-T Deck Bath Terry Towel is lightweight with a layer of terry to keep you dry. $80; taigan.com
6 THE TRUNKS: Lilly Pulitzer’s granddaughter designs these salmon-hued shorts. $125; strongboalt.com
7 THE SUNGLASSES: D.C.-based Panda makes sleek wooden frames. Profits from every pair go toward charity. $120; wearpanda.com
8 THE SANDALS: Atlanta’s Clay + Bros keeps things simple with a rubber sole and parachute-cord straps. $65; clayandbros.com
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