Recent Features

Hope Amidst Despair

Charlotte Humanitarian David Johnson of Silent Images documents Burmese refugees – read the amazing story here in Creative Loafing.

$1.6 Million – A load of lettuce!

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.

Metropolitan Opera Star is a different type of Diva

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.

When Muslims saved the Jews

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

que-OS – Organized, Democraticratized Art

Manoj P. Kesavan & Faron Franks have started it now. Read my piece at Charlotte Viewpoint on their latest collaborative project here.

Dance. Draw. Pushing new technology in field of Dance.

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

Chicks in the city

Urban chicken ranchers are more prevalent than you may think – they might even be in your own back yard. Read my piece in Lake Norman Magazine.

City Block project showcases urban landscape.

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.

Violins Of Hope Provides Inspiration

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

No Room For Bullies

Local filmmaker Bev Penninger produces an outstanding documentary – a must see with your kids. Read my preview here in Charlotte ViewPoint.

First Woman Globetrotter in 20 Years

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

UNCC Gallery Director Connects

Read about UNCC Gallery Director and curator Crista Cammaroto here in SouthPark Magazine.

Don’t fence him in

Charlotte Jazz bassist Ron Brendle eschews categorization. Check out this profile at Charlotte Viewpoint.

Aprons in new staring role


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

Soul food scholar talks food politics

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.

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

Read my interview with Tom Murray here at Charlotte Viewpoint.