Travel

Public Art Walking Tour Highlights Charlotte’s Best

Check out this top drawer public art walking tour featuring Charlotte’s finest artwork.

Wing Haven is a hidden urban garden worth a look

Gorgeous, lush and meticulously landscaped -  WingHaven is a respite in Myers Park worthy of a half day detour. Check out my piece in SouthPark Magazine.

Charleston offers visitor history, beauty and fine dining

Check out my road trip take on Charleston, SC here at Charlotte Viewpoint.

Christopher & Rosemary Warren-Green Dish on Dining

London Chamber Orchestra & Charlotte Symphony Music Director Christopher Warren-Green and his wife Rosemary talk with me about cooking in the states vs. the UK. Here in SouthPark Magazine.

Dance Advance – 10 Groups in Charlotte in 2 weeks

Here in the Observer.

Charlotte underground artists shake things up for DNC.

Read this Charlotte magazine piece I coauthored on several local artists to watch for during and beyond the DNC.

Tee Time

Tee it up around the Carolinas with more than 600 golf course in NC  alone. Here in my travel piece in Lake Norman Magazine.

Ulysses festival builds on success

Charlotte’s spring arts festival is building on their success. Here at the Observer.

Violins Of Hope Provides Inspiration

This fascinating restoration project has captivated an entire community. Read the back story, here in Charlotte’s Creative Loafing.

Observations from a national convention

The DNC 2012 took Charlotte by storm .. some observations here at Charlotte Viewpoint.

Adventure in India

My travelogue to Kerala, Southern India features exploration of a luxury Home-stay in the back waters of Lake Vembanad. Read more here in SouthPark Magazine.

Extreme Fun!

Taking fun to extreme lengths is what adrenaline junkies crave. Read about where they get their kicks here at SouthPark Magazine.

Why Charlotte, Why Now?

Two legitimate questions regarding the 2012 DNC Convention. Read the answers here at Charlotte Viewpoint.

High wattage event has Charlotte Dems seeing stars

Nothing like the DNC 2012 national convention to bring Hollywood to Charlotte – read about one youth forum I sat in upon here at Creative Loafing.

Volun-tourisim is just the vacation for some

Check out this cool profile on some local area volun-tourists. Here in Lake Norman Magazine.

What Charlotte Isn’t

Why not enjoy your own city on its own terms? My opinion on comparing apples and oranges, here at Charlotte Viewpoint.

Rasing the bar

When guys grow up it is time for a real watering hole and bar that makes them feel part of a club and special – Check out my review of these four upscale lounges in SouthPark Magazine.

New CRVA CEO sounds off on DNC legacy, Charlotte’s future

Read my interview with Tom Murray here at Charlotte Viewpoint.

Perfect Pizza is Quest for this Master Chef

Follow Celebrity Chef Peter Reinhart as he sets off in search of the perfect pizza. Here in my story at the Charlotte Observer.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor Shares Backstory Behind Charlotte Art

Ray Kaskey may be best known for his work on the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. but few Charloteans know about his significant contributions to the Queen City. Read the back-story behind the most iconic works in Uptown Charlotte here.

Steamer Trunk Seniors Pick Charlotte Sight Unseen

Check out my feature on the couple who chose to retire to the QC without ever setting foot here.  In the Charlotte Observer, Here.

Yiddish Institute celebrates culture through songs, stories

Read about the 34rth annual Yiddish Institute at NC’s WildAcres here in the Charlotte Observer.

The People’s Convention

Charlotte Magazine profiles me and my crew as we have some big plans for the 2012 DNC in Charlotte.

Discovery Place on Its Way To National Prominence

Charlotte is making the national map because of our science museum. Really. Check out my piece at Charlotte Viewpoint on Discovery Place here.

Nothing Foreign About This Exchange


Read a heart warming story about a foreign exchange student and the family that hosted her – still connected after 40 years. Here in my piece in the Observer.

Charlotte Arts & Science Council Public Art Walking Tour & Podcast Helps Define Uptown

The Charlotte Arts & Science Council has developed a public art walking tour and podcast showcasing some of the finest public art in  our region.

Read my piece about it here.

Date Night in Charlotte

When dinner and a movie feel uninspired, forget the overpriced popcorn bucket and explore these choices in Crown Town – oh, and tell the babysitter you’ll be home late.

Read my feature here.

Charlotte’s Sister Cities Expand In Number

Just what exactly is a sister city and what is the back story behind the QC’s filial relationships? Read more here.

Charlotte DNC 2012 – A Sense of Place

I wrote this piece about Charlotte hosting the 2012 DNC Convention for India’s largest youth newspaper, The Viewspaper. Read how I describe our sense of place here.