Charlotte Pride looks toward community for 2026
The Queen City’s largest event – Charlotte Pride – is less than a month away. Like other Pride parades, the annual celebration is looking beyond corporate sponsorship for aid. “Our focus for 2026 is intentional optimization and community-centric value,” explains John Walton-Tate, the Charlotte Pride director of operations and finance.. “The layout and energy this…
Huntersville venue declines to wed same-sex couple
Eliza Lieberman and her partner Brooke Rhodes proposed to each other the morning of July 19, at the same time, under the cloudy skies of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The pair met two years earlier via TikTok and arranged to hang out in person when they discovered they both lived in Charlotte. Right away, it…
Beyond the Charlotte Pride Festival
Charlotte Pride brings thousands of visitors to the Queen City every August. While the festival and parade are reason enough to visit, they’re only part of what makes Charlotte worth exploring. Whether you’re extending your stay, looking for a morning adventure before the festivities begin, or escaping the afternoon heat for a few hours, Charlotte…
Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard to retire at end of 2027
Tom Gabbard, president and CEO of Blumenthal Arts, plans to retire at the end of 2027 after more than 20 years leading the Charlotte-based performing arts organization. Gabbard shared his retirement plans with the Blumenthal Arts Board of Directors, which will begin a comprehensive leadership transition to identify the organization’s next president and CEO. He…
Taking the stage at Charlotte Pride 2026
August is fast approaching, and you know what that means for the Queen City: Charlotte Pride 2026. This year’s celebration will be host to four unique and inspiring musical talents who are sure to get you up on your feet. Over the weekend of Aug. 15–16 these fantastic performers will make Pride an event to…
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Moral Monday leader, activists arrested in U.S. Senate building
Bishop William Barber and a group of faith leaders were arrested in Washington, D.C., Monday, June 3, following a demonstration inside the Hart Senate Office Building. Barber and the activists were attempting to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), to voice their opposition to voter suppression and the SAVE America Act. Earlier in…
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Full color finale: August events across the Carolinas
August is busy with events for LGBTQ+ communities across the Carolinas. Charlotte Pride returns with its annual festival and parade, while organizations throughout North and South Carolina continue celebrating the season with theater, concerts, drag performances, community fundraisers, networking events, sporting events and opportunities to give back. Whether you’re looking for a Pride celebration, a…
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July in full color: events across the Carolinas
Summer is in full swing across the Carolinas, and July offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate, connect and explore. From Charlotte Black Pride programming and cultural festivals to drag performances, live theater, poetry, concerts, gaming nights and civic conversations, organizations throughout North and South Carolina are continuing the season with events for nearly every interest.…
