Explore diverse arts, science and history experiences for free in University City and throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg on Jan. 26-27 – via Connect with Culture days. Dozens of performances, science programs, history events and museum visits will be offered for free...
North Carolina’s first Youth Crisis Center opened recently in University City at 1810 Back Creek Dr. Operated by the non-profit group Monarch, the new center serves young people ages 6-17 who need urgent mental-health care around the clock in Mecklenburg and...
By Haley Chilcott, intern I recently got to experience my first Tasty Tuesday, and to say that it was delicious is an understatement! Tobe Holmes, Janelle Goodrich and I decided to try out Ciro's Italian Restaurant in the Shoppes at University Place. When you walk...
The holidays can get so hectic, you just wish you could escape for an hour or two. That escape is close by in University City. Here are four of our favorite places. All are free and open from dawn to dusk! UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Ten acres of beautiful...
December is a special time of year, with early darkness, cold nights and ancient traditions. The Nature Center at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve has six daytime and evening programs in December that will help your family get outdoors and have fun. Reedy Creek Nature...
One of the region's best venues for music, theater, dance and sports is UNC Charlotte. Once the winter semester starts in January, you'll find many great performances on the stage and basketball court. Know anyone who might like a Christmas gift of tickets to a game,...
Put the fun and adventure back in holiday shopping at these uniquely University City stores! Shop for your nature lovers deep in a forest. Play with trains at the Lionel Train factory store. Browse through all things 49er at the campus Barnes and Noble. Get NASCAR...