Living the Country Club Life With four mild and mostly beautiful seasons in Charlotte, golfers can rejoice in the most beautiful of things - year-round-golf. And with over 50 courses in the region, there’s no doubt that you'll have plenty to choose from on any given weekend. From fun public courses such as Charles T. Myers or Dr. Charles L Sifford Golf Course, to world renowned courses like the home of the Wells Fargo Golf Championship, Quail Hollow, you just [...]
Blue Line Extension Updates Slated for an August 2017 opening, the development of Charlotte’s Blue Line Extension is really starting to take shape in NoDa and the University City area. In total, eleven new stations will help define these neighborhoods - spanning from 9th street in Uptown to the final northern terminus at UNC Charlotte. With a little more than a year left before the first passengers take ride, the Lynx line’s 22 new streetcars are arriving to town from California. [...]
This Sunday, May 1st, Charlotte will participate in a nationwide trend that aspires to foster community building through a simple idea - close streets to cars, and open them up to people. Open Streets 704 will see a three mile stretch of roads across several neighborhoods transform into corridors of recreation, public health, and active transportation. This novel ideas has taken place in over 100 cities across the United States, and this Sunday from noon to 4pm, the citizens [...]
Charlotte Weekend Fun: Looking for some fun activities around Charlotte this weekend? Charlotte offers it all, from bonafide Louisiana crawfish boil, outdoor fun in the water, or some sophisticated live jazz music. Have a great weekend, and be sure to ask us for more Savvy Charlotte recommendations! Springfest at Olde Meck Brewery - April 23 & 24 Located in the popular and ever-growing Lower Southend neighborhood, don't miss out on this annual feast! Described as "Louisiana Springfest is our second [...]
Ballantyne Rocks! Wednesday night in Ballantyne Village was abuzz. People flocked to the trendy shopping and entertainment center to kickstart the Ballantyne Rocks music series. This year, every Wednesday from April 20th to June 1st will feature free live music from a variety of acts. Last night included an incredible brass and horn group from Atlanta, GA, The Voltage Brothers, that played everything from Earth, Wind, and Fire to David Bowie. Attendees enjoyed dinner under the shade while the [...]
Charlotte Brewery Activities If one thing about the Queen City are true, it’s that Charlotteans love their active lifestyle as much as their craft breweries. Well, fortunately for us, our favorite places to grab a pint also offer weekly fun and healthy activities. Work up a sweat and then relax with a nice cold draft. Don't miss out on these Savvy 7 Brewery Activities! Sunday - Lenny Boy Where: Located at 2224 Hawkins Street in the ever popular Historic South End [...]
Don't miss out on this incredible Elizabeth Home! The perfect place to call home on the upper end of Clement Avenue - The coveted street in Elizabeth! Beautifully renovated Cape Cod home boasts impressive renovations with period details and top-of-the-line appointments. Open floorplan is perfect for entertaining with a chef’s dream kitchen! And check out those beautiful wood floors. Incredibly spacious formal spaces including living room with a fireplace. Family room opens up to stunning back yard brick patio and fenced [...]
Plenty is happening in West Side Charlotte. From local artist events to major land developments, there is a lot of action on Charlotte’s once overlooked west side. Charlotte Storytellers at Union Shop Studio Culture Friday & Saturday, April 1-2: Charlotte Storytellers event at Union Shop Studio Charlotte’s favorite live storytelling troupe teamed up with the folks at Union Shop Studios for a weekend of anecdotes about “Growing Pains.” As they put it, “Charlotte, your city is growing. [...]
Charlotte Knights 2016 Events The Street.com recently placed Charlotte on it’s Top Ten list of Minor League Baseball Cities in America. It noted our fans showed up in numbers of 9,400+ per game in 2015. Charlotteans certainly love our new Uptown venue - BB&T Ballpark. With its central location in the heart of Third Ward, walking distance to the Lightrail, Romare Bearden Park, and plenty of social activities, there is no surprise that the Knights draw such large crowds. With Spring [...]
Another Savvy Saturday at the Ballantyne Village Eggstravaganza! Families and friends flocked to Ballantyne Village this past Saturday to partake in the ever-popular Eggstravaganza. This annual tradition is fun for all ages, and Savvy Agents Victor Ahdieh, Beverley Fasth, Eileen Nelis, Lisa Pricher, Stephanie Therrell, and Susan Wright were all present to help partake in the festivities! Over 1000+ people hopped over to the Ballantyne Village to check out the fun, and three lucky raffle winners got to take home [...]
