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Search Articles'The Flick' goes off-stage and out of earshot
This review by longtime Charlotte arts critic Lawrence Toppman was published by The Charlotte Ledger on February 16, 2026. You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger’s commitment to smart local news and information and sign up for our newsletter for free here. Ledger subscribers can add the Toppman on the Arts newsletter on their “My Account” page.
Charlotte's best live music venues
Good morning! Today is Saturday, February 14, 2026. 💌 You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger’s Weekend Edition. Editor’s note: Because of the Presidents’ Day holiday, we are not publishing a regular newsletter on Monday. Need to subscribe — or upgrade your Ledger e-newsletter subscription? Details here. Today’s Ledger is sponsored by CLT Airport. Flock to official CLT Airport parking for business. Save time and get a guaranteed spot at the best available rates. Book today with the CLT Airport app.
FULL LIST: Charlotte's live music venues
by Jay Ahuja Having lived in Charlotte for 40 years now, I’ve been here long enough to remember when our live music options were extremely limited. Ovens Auditorium, what is now Cricket Arena, and later, McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, were the big dogs. The Double Door Inn, The Milestone Club and Ty’s Music Room were the more modest mainstays.
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✝ Catholic conversions on the rise
Good morning! Today is Friday, February 13, 2026. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C. This post is sent to paying subscribers only. Happy Friday the 13th. It’s Tony.
Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?
You’re reading Charlotte in Motion, a biweekly newsletter that examines how the Charlotte region is dealing with bumper-to-bumper traffic, rising housing costs, crowded schools and other challenges that come with the ultimate Charlotte story of growth. Charlotte in Motion is produced in partnership between The Charlotte Ledger and WFAE.
Updates on how we’re covering growth, elections - and soccer
Dear Ledger reader: This morning, we have a few announcements for you. Almost every day, we’re providing you with fresh, original news and insights about Charlotte-area topics. Today, we’re sharing some minor news about some of the ways we’re delivering that information to you. Specifically: A slight change in approach — and a new name — for our Thursday newsletter, which you know as “Transit Time” Resources for voting in the March 3 primary election. Early voting starts today (Thursday).
Can a West End project be a model for Charlotte?
Today’s Real Estate Whispers is sponsored by NiceDay - A creative branding and placemaking partner for commercial real estate and hospitality in the SouthEast. NiceDay helps teams build relevance through culture, community, and brand strategy—because places succeed when people come first. Welcome back to our weekly look at Charlotte real estate and development news. Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Whispers is where we get real with real people about real estate.
An imminent ascent for Charlotte soccer
The following article appeared in the February 11, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. Carolina Ascent played under a clear-blue sky for its home season opener match against Lexington SC on Saturday afternoon.
$118M first responder training facility sparks clash among Democrats
The following article appeared in the February 11, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here. Candidates for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners exchange views at an election forum uptown this week by WFAE and the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Left to right: WFAE moderator Ely Portillo and candidates Sharif Hassan, Leigh Altman and NIchel Dunlap.