Spring in the City: Festivals, music, theater and more
As spring unfolds, Charlotte’s arts and entertainment calendar is filling up with festivals, concerts, workshops, exhibitions, theater productions and community events across the city. The season includes a mix of large-scale cultural festivals, LGBTQ+ programming, local music performances and nationally touring shows, giving audiences a wide range of ways to engage with the city’s creative…
Out in Print: ‘La Lucci’ by Susan Lucci with Laura Morton
They’re among the world’s greatest love stories. You know them well: Marc Antony and…
Charlotte Royals Rugby make move to include all LGBTQ+ community
The Charlotte Royals rugby team have moved to the new USA Rugby Open Division…
SC Senator Lindsay Graham wants to ban state and local ‘sanctuary’ policies
Senate Republicans during a March 10 hearing laid the groundwork for legislation that would…
Charleston, South Carolina community mourns following trans activist’s death
On March 3, LGBTQ+ community leader Veronica Walters passed at age 70, in Myrtle…
women’s History month
A Women’s History Month Shout Out
America has celebrated Women’s History Month since 1987. Originally, the recognition began a little more than 10 years earlier as “Women’s History Week” – with a local celebration held in Sonoma County, Calif. The celebration was organized to coincide with International Women’s Day, recognized as March 8. Like most celebratory and historic recognitions, holidays and…
community
The evolution of lesbian spaces in Charlotte
Charlotte has a rich history of LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. Places such as Oleens and Scorpio allowed drag queens and LGBTQ+ individuals to ignore societal troubles and enjoy themselves. But for queer women, there is little space for community. Today, there are about eight gay bars in Charlotte. Most of these locations serve a male…
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Another Charlotte gay couple battles ICE even as Kristi Noem is out of DHS
The news of the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent waves of relief to many across the country, but for many others, the impacts of increased immigration enforcement operations are ongoing and continue to be a source of distress. Charlotte was the central point for immigration enforcement operations in the Tar…
COMMUNITY
HRC North Carolina marks 30 years with statewide focus at 2026 dinner
For three decades, HRC North Carolina’s annual dinner has functioned as more than a formal gala. It has served as a barometer for where the state stands politically and culturally and as a gathering point for those navigating that terrain. On March 21, the organization will mark its 30th anniversary at The Westin in Charlotte.…
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