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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.

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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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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.

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.