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This show is turning up the heat.
In today’s newsletter, read about a new live entertainment venue opening on the west side, an update on a Black-owned business we covered a few months ago and what’s happening in the city this weekend.
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And just like that, the year is almost over. 2023 flew by, but that didn’t stop Black Charlotteans from shaping our city.
Nominations are now open for QCity Metro’s 4th annual Great 28 list — 28 Black people who are helping make Charlotte a better place.
If you know someone who belongs on this list, nominate them through this 3-question form.
QCITY BIZ
New live entertainment venue to open in West End
Rozzelles Ferry Landing, a new, Black-owned live entertainment complex, is set to open this week in Charlotte’s West End.
The compound will feature three spaces: a co-working cafe, a cocktail bar and an indoor live entertainment venue.
Tomorrow, the entertainment venue will be the first part of the project to open to the public.
Read on. [Jalon Hill]
CATCHING UP
Black-owned Mexican restaurant opens Uptown
Back in September, we first announced that local entrepreneurs Ashley Outlaw and Felicia Reese –who own Nacho Average Food Truck and 22 Street Kitchen, respectively — would be opening a “modern Mexican” eatery this fall.
The restaurant, Rolled AF, opened today inside Monarch Market, a new food hall in Uptown Charlotte.
Rolled AF is one of twelve food stalls and offers taquitos, burritos and quesadillas on the menu, with prices ranging from $3 for sides to up to $10 for a main dish. It’s open daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends).
PARTNER POST
A show worth craving
“What’s COOKIN’?” is an explosive percussion show that sliced, diced and banged its way across the globe!
Working against the clock to prepare a wedding feast, four zany chefs make a manic menu of nonstop, high-speed action that whips up an all-you-can-eat frenzy of martial arts and Korean samulnori drumming.
Every utensil (yes, even the kitchen sink) becomes an ingredient in a recipe for havoc and heart-pounding rhythms so irresistible you’ll be ready for a second hilarious helping!
Thursday
- Heist Flower Bar: Unleash your inner florist at this DIY flower bar.
- TK Kirkland: Terence ‘TK’ Kirkland is a well-respected comedian, podcast host and writer.
Friday
- Jazz at the Bechtler: The Music of Mulgrew Miller ft. Lovell Bradford: Enjoy live music at the Bechtler.
- Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Part II: Head to The Underground to enjoy a concert by this R&B musician.
Saturday
- Festival DÃa de Muertos – Day of the Dead Festival: Celebrate this Mexican holiday with crafts, community altars and traditional dance at Camp North End.
- Barktober!: Leash up your best friend and head to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for a “pawsome” way to spend your Saturday.
Sunday
- Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts: Cheer on your favorite team at the Bank of America Stadium.
- Fall Music in the Garden Series: Enjoy live jazz music from Carrie Marshall at the Duke Mansion.
PARTNER POST
A mother’s gift
When an enslaved woman, Rose, learned that her nine-year-old daughter was to be sold, she made a gift for her: a sack filled with pecans, a tattered dress, and a braid of her own hair.
This gift, known today as Ashley’s Sack, is a symbol of love and perseverance under slavery and separation.
Ashley’s Sack is currently on display at Middleton Place in Charleston, S.C. Read more about the story behind this gift from mother to daughter.
NEWS 2 USE
Artist call for upcoming festival
- BOOM! CALL – BOOM! Charlotte, a local arts festival, is accepting applications for next year. It’s set for April 26-28.
- $$$ 4 HOMEOWNERS – Helping Out Mecklenburg’s Homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) grants money toward taxes and has extended its deadline to Dec. 15. Apply for funding today.
PARTNER POST
Adopt a tree
Registration for free trees starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. for residents in 28206, 28208, 28213, 28214, and 28216 ZIP codes — Monday for all other Charlotte residents. TreeAdoption takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11!
Register here to get your free tree.
PARTNER POST
Sip, dine, and walk on a pier
This fall, head to the Marshwalk for fishing, a wine cruise or a bite to eat. It’s one of the many activities available on a visit to the Hammock Coast.
Read our guide to see why the Hammock Coast is still great for a fun and relaxing getaway.
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