Charlotte Happenings

FEB 2017

Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.

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A TALE of two cities By Allison Hancin COMB THROUGH VINTAGE THREADS AT THE RAT'S NEST After snacking on tasty arepas at Sabor Latin Street Grill, you're on a mission to fill some time before a concert at Neighborhood Theatre. From the moment you step into The Rat's Nest's playful, muraled storefront, you're transported back to a time of Atari video games and 1980s band T-shirts. Passing time won't be difficult here. Off the beaten path in Charlotte's edgy NoDa neighborhood, The Rat's Nest offers old-school- style seekers an escape from everyday and contemporary fashion. Regulars stop in to browse the latest additions of Western wear, concert T-shirts and funky apparel. But they're never in a hurry; shoppers frequently chat with the owner and staff while relaxing on the couches reminiscent of a community living room. To get ready for your upcoming concert, you trade in your brand- name button-down for a vintage henley and a throwback baseball cap. Waving goodbye to the new friends you've made, you're on your way to the show. To restock your closet with vintage wonders from The Rat's Nest, visit facebook.com/ ratsnestvintageclothes PHOTO BY ERIC GADDY CASUAL BY DAY 46 FEBRUARY 2017

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