Month: June 2016

Sky lanterns symbolize good luck and prosperity. They are lit at ceremonies and festivals all over the world. When people light these lanterns, they make a wish, coining the popular term of “wish lanterns.” Ablaze in the night,...

Amy Jo Kinyon Putting their lessons into practice, students of Sing Studios in Vermontville have been performing as royalty for local events. Along with performing at private parties, Sing Studios recently held a princess party...

It was just two short years ago that the Father’s Day Fly In, a Charlotte tradition entering its 30th consecutive year, was in jeopardy of going away. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local individuals and organizations,...

There’s a reason the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival is one of the longest running musical festivals in the state — anyone can get in on the act. The festival may be known throughout the country for drawing some of the top...

Keeping the excitement level high for an annual festival can be tricky. Organizers have to constantly walk the fine line of keeping things new and exciting without missing out on tried and true favorites people look forward to...