Community
Community
-
CharlotteEAST launches small business campaign to award gift cards to those who shop in Eastland area
By Cameron Lee December 2, 2025 CharlotteEAST — the nonprofit community-development organization originally founded in 2002 as a City of Charlotte task force, later known as the Eastland Area Strategies Team (E.A.S.T.), and now CharlotteEAST — has launched a new campaign designed to help re-energize...
By CLTure -
‘Black Charlotte’ spoken-word artists will perform poetry album with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Carolina Theatre
By Cameron Lee November 5, 2025 Photo: Daniel Coston Charlotte’s Black history — still often overlooked — has been celebrated through murals, exhibits, and articles over the years, but never quite like it will be on November 19 at the Carolina Theatre. Black Charlotte: A...
By CLTure -
Charlotte food banks, free pantries and assistance for families in need
By CLTure October 31, 2025 North Carolina offers several food banks and free pantries that assist families during trying times. Many food banks partner with churches, soup kitchens, and shelters throughout the state, and are also a great place to learn about resources and services...
By CLTure -
Charlotte native Dominican artist Emily Núñez creates art inspired by her heritage and ‘Por La Cultura’
By Cameron Lee September 28, 2025 Photo: Alana McCallion / Charlotte FC Dominican multimedia artist Emily Núñez, who was honored by Charlotte FC during its Por La Cultura (For the Culture) Night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, grew up on Charlotte’s west side. While in high...
By CLTure -
Paper Skyscraper has been Charlotte’s go-to shop for locally crafted, quirky, and nostalgic gifts since 1989
By Cameron Lee September 25, 2025 When Charlotte’s Paper Skyscraper first opened in 1989, founders Tim Hamilton and Ron Wootten focused mainly on architecture, design, and books — hence the name. The original house-shaped sign still stands proudly on East Boulevard in Dilworth, at the...
By CLTure -
‘Central Impact’ is a retrospective art exhibit on Charlotte’s skateboarding culture and Black Sheep Skate Shop’s influence
By Cameron Lee September 19, 2025 Josh Frazier has been skating in Uptown Charlotte long before the skyline was crowded with high-rise corporate buildings and apartments. Back then, the area was eerily quiet with just a handful of landmark structures like NCNB Plaza, One First...
By CLTure -
Carolina Theatre has a rich and storied history with film since its opening in 1927, connecting the city to its theatrical roots
By Cameron Lee September 18, 2025 (updated) Charlotte’s restored Carolina Theatre has a rich and storied history with film since its original opening in 1927. Initially screening mostly silent films and staging vaudeville acts before adopting sound in the late 1930s, the theatre hosted the...
By CLTure -
Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns with global stories, universal themes, and local connections
By Cameron Lee September 11, 2025 After a multi-year hiatus, the Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns this weekend to the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Originally co-founded in 2017 by film enthusiast Anand Kothari, the festival has been revived for 2025 through the...
By CLTure -
Charlotte’s film community will present features, shorts, and documentaries for 1CLT Film Festival at Independent Picture House
By Cameron Lee August 19, 2025 Charlotte’s film community will join forces this week at Independent Picture House for the 1CLT Film Festival, featuring 13 local film organizations, each presenting curated programs of shorts, features, and documentaries from regional, national, and international filmmakers. All screenings...
By CLTure -
Eric Halili is launching Charlotte’s first full-service LED virtual production studio, strengthening the city’s film community
By Cameron Lee July 29, 2025 Virtual production is rapidly reshaping the film and television industry, and Charlotte is about to enter the next frontier with the opening of MAYA VP, the city’s first full-service virtual production studio. The visionary behind the project is Eric...
By CLTure
