Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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Building Owners and Managers International's 2001 TOBY award winner for excellence in office management, Fifth Third Center is a Tryon Street standout. The entrance of Fifth Third is slanted at a 45-degree angle to directly face Bank of America's Corporate Center, the building's owner. Charlotte's official city directory in 1975 listed several retailers in this spot, including Al Goodwin Shoe Salon and Style Setter Clothing. Soothing sounds emanate from the seven- spigot fountain out front facing Tryon Street, and inside, visitors find a stunning collection of abstract, colorful acrylic works, including those by Milwaukee-born artist Jason Rohlf and Indian painter Natvar Bhavsar. Nicknamed "The Jukebox" for its rounded top, One Wells Fargo Center is the former world headquarters for Wachovia Corp. It's one of four office towers that comprise the Uptown Wells Fargo complex. The location was once home to Jefferson First Union. A setback came when mammoth Hurricane Hugo tore through Charlotte in 1989, just a year after the building opened. More than 100 of its windows were destroyed and demanded repair. The center represents Charlotte's first postmodern high-rise and was North Carolina's tallest building from 1988 to 1992. The Carolina Raptor Center once housed a "Falcon cam" here, streaming the antics of nesting peregrine falcons who love the building's overhangs. Enjoy a brown-bag lunch on the sunny outdoor plaza or pick up treats and eats at Smoothie King, Charlotte Coffee Station or Fujo Uptown Bistro. Meet friends or coworkers for post-daily grind cocktails at the connected Hilton Charlotte Center City's hotel bar or catch a great workout at the Childress Klein YMCA. 301 S. College St. O N E W E L L S FA R G O C E N T E R 3 201 N. Tryon St. F I F T H T H I R D C E N T E R 2 An all-day pick-me-up awaits at Dilworth Coffee, where a cozy lounge, hot java, quick bites and free Wi-Fi are all major draws. Power lunch at The Capital Grille, where dry aged steaks and fresh catch headline a fine dining menu that satisfies even the pickiest of eaters with its sophisticated fare and ambiance. Both Dilworth Coffee and The Capital Grille are nestled off of Fifth Third's lobby. Craving something a little more casual? Check out the mouthwatering burger spread and full small-batch whiskey bar at Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar. Live music seeping out from under doors beckons after hours. 68 JUNE 2017