Just exactly what will that buy you in Charlotte real estate? Cam Newton found out recently with his Uptown condo and I wanted to know what he passed up. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

She’s a Dixie Diva – Honey and don’t y’all forget that. Here is my profile on the one and only Vickie Livengood at the Charlotte Observer.

The story behind BESA: The Muslim Code of honor here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

Danny Lyon is a self taught photographer form the 60s whose work came to define the era of New Journalism. Read my profile on him here in the Charlotte Observer.

Check out my preview of this fascinating new technology here in the Charlotte Observer.

One hundred or more photographers. 24 continuous hours. One square city block location, like the NC Music Factory and you have City Block, the Light Factory’s annual urban photography fest and competition. Check out my piece in the Charlotte Observer here.

Voice coach and distinguished professor, Dr. Charles Hadley has worked with a galaxy of stage and screen stars including Vivien Leigh, Charlton Heston, Nick Nolte, Jason Robards, Scarlett Johansson and many more. Read about his incredible career here.

Atlanta artist Stephen Hayes features his powerful installation: Cash Crop at the Gantt Center. Read my preview here in the Charlotte Observer.

Read my profile on Johnson & Wales Chef, Harry Peemoeller here in the Charlotte Observer.

Mike Reiss gets to the core of what makes the long running animated series so successful in my interview with him. Here at the Charlotte Observer.

Nine out of ten Charlotte dentists support the arts in the QC just like Dr. Kim. Read my tiny profile on her here in the Charlotte Observer.

Etiquette it seems is not a dying art at all. Read my piece on a local “charm school” instructor here in the Charlotte Observer.

Hoopster TNT Maddox dishes with me about what it is like to play with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

This local craftsman really knows how to work in tiny spaces. Here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

Read all about an irreverent graphic Designer and her tongue-in-cheeky buttons poking fun at Charlotte neighborhoods here in the Charlotte Observer.

Check out my tiny profile here in the Charlotte Observer.

Out of the closet and into the kitchen, aprons are hip again. Here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

Adrian Miller talks black chefs in the White House. The former Clinton politico is doing some heavy duty research on this very history. Read my chat with him here in the Charlotte Observer.

Check out this profile on the all male, Jewish a capella singing group from New York City’s Yeshiva University, here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

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

A great father and son story hear featuring a dad who has overcome his hearing impairment right up onto the stage. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

Read my piece on a local cheese monger and how she plies her trade. Here at the Charlotte Observer.

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.

Read my profile on local freelance photographer Greg McMurray here in the Charlotte Observer.

Local hummingbird expert, Dr. Jay Whelan, shares some of his vast birding knowledge with me here.

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

High school pals don’t let the Atlantic Ocean get in the way of some serious commitments – Check out their story here in the Charlotte Observer.

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.

Read my story of high powered lawyer turned entrepreneur here in the Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Painter Barbara Schreiber’s work is part whimsy, part mayhem. Read my profile here.

Chas Fagan is at home with Presidents, Astronauts and Landscapes. Read my profile on this fascinating artist here.

My rant on the one behavior that will save the arts: Patronage.  In My Opinion published by the Charlotte Observer.

Read my overview on the new artistic crew at Charlotte’s McColl Center for Visual Art. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte visual arts Mecca, The McColl Center, offers one of the most unique artist-in-residence programs in the country. And that’s just the beginning.

Read more about this community treasure in my piece  here.

Read my piece in the Charlotte Observer about an incredible project focusing on local, unsung heroes.

I catch up with Waxhaw-based playwright Judy Simpson Cook here at the Charlotte Observer.

A Charlotte man with a big idea is inspiring young men and helping them gain self confidence through a character development program and custom made threads. Read my story on him here, in the Charlotte Observer.

Urban Ministries provide so much more than meals and referrals for our city’s homeless – they nourish their souls as well. Check out this innovative photography program in a piece I wrote for the Charlotte Observer here.

Read my Patron Profile on Laura Collinge – Opera Carolina Supporter.

Historic Charlotte neighborhood Wesley Heights celebrates their 100 year anniversary. Read my piece covering this cool event here in the Charlotte Observer.

Armchair historian Walter Klein wants to set the record straight on Mec Dec, the other Declaration of Independence, once and for all. Read my piece here in the Observer.

My lament at being chronically on time. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

The new generation of philanthropists looks very much like the old, generous and giving. Read my story here in the Charlotte Observer.

The summer of 2010 was very bad for my usually bountiful tomato crop. Was it me or the weather? Read my thoughts here.

Palate to Palette is the signature contemporary art event at the McColl Center for Visual Art. Read about its origins here.

Read my story here in the Charlotte Observer.

Read the story of this remarkable historic Federal-style plantation home in south Mecklenburg  County here.

Read how two women helped recent immigrants to Charlotte connect to their community through story. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

Learn about the special gems with leaves that grow in our city – fabulous Treasure Trees. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

Some say obsessed, I say possessed! Tomato tales redux: Read my annual tomato column in the Charlotte Observer here.

What is BarCamp you ask? Find out here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

The PPL, a media and culture house concept hosting independent and unaffiliated bloggers, filmmakers, journalists, activities and others is taking root in Charlotte, NC the DNC 2012 host. Read about the innovative concept and the people behind The PPL here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.

Read about the unusual tourist agenda as my virtual pal came to the QC. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

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.

An amazing NC connection is revealed in the back-story of this special Anne Frank Exhibit on display here in Charlotte. Read my Faith feature here in the Observer.

Rotary is still making a huge difference, almost 100 years after its inception. Read my story here in the Charlotte Observer.

Read how local blogger Desiree Kane her #1 bucket list item fulfilled. Here in the Charlotte Observer.

Read my piece in the Charlotte Observer about how one man gives area homeless a hand up instead of a hand out.

Sometimes you just run into a great story that leaves you all warm and gooey on the inside. Read my feature piece on Marine Chris Nagel in the Charlotte Observer and you’ll see what I mean.

The Echo Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization whose mission is to sponsor and facilitate those voices that speak of human dignity, justice and moral courage. Read about founder, Stephanie Ansaldo and the incredible work being done in Charlotte and beyond here.

Charlotte is quietly becoming a destination city for lovers of comics, animation, superheroes, and cartoons. The Queen City is hosting an expected 1000 attendees for an anime and manga related convention on January 7-9 with Ichibancon 2011. The third such national convention in the past seven months, Ichibancon is the most recent entrant to the growing list of conventions held in Charlotte that specifically target enthusiasts of comic books and related products.

Read my preview here.

Kit Kube is a Kinetic Master Craftsman – Check out my piece in the Observer that tells his story here.

Charlotte film-maker Donald Devet has a knack for capturing history with a contemporary twist – all in our own back yard. Read my piece here.

How can you not love an organization that hosts a monthly event called Muddy Fun Day? Read my piece in the Charlotte Observer here.

What could be more pure and local than honey from your own back yard? Check out the buzz from this urban beekeeper whose bees may just have been in my yard not that long ago.

Read my piece here in the Charlotte Observer.

Ignite Charlotte takes off with a program built upon the notion of : Enlighten us- But make it quick. See what they mean here.

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

Claire Ritter has studied and performed with legendary Jazz greats Ran Blake and Loonis McGlohon to name a few.

She is most comfortable when she’s teaching others, especially area youth. Read my profile on Ritter and Composers Charlotte here.

Some may not think in these terms, but when on-board an airplane you are really part of a community that deserves some basic common courtesies.

Read my take on what makes for a neighborly flight here.

Read my profile of environmentalist Shannon Binns and his vision for creating a sustainable Charlotte here.