Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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departments 14 M Y C H A R LOT T E Customshop owner Trey Wilson talks simplicity, the importance of supporting local businesses and his new venture, Flourshop 18 P L AY DAT E Make a splash while staying at Great Wolf Lodge, where an indoor water park boasts 80,000 square feet of family-friendly fun 20 S H O P S M A L L Stock up on cream sauces and homemade noodles from Pasta & Provisions, which has been upping our at-home chef game since 1992 22 C H E F'S TA B L E From The Living Kitchen's seasonal menu, this soup recipe does what the vegan restaurant does best: keeps you coming back for more 24 F RO M T H E B A R Plaza Midwood's Irish pub The Workman's Friend shares a drink recipe inspired by the motherland herself 26 LO CA L LY M A D E Spiced chai, lavender and sandalwood make Pure Stella Skin Care's creams both soothing and enticing 28 3 TO S E E Experience 28205 ZIP Code's diverse offerings: Ethiopian food, minor league hockey and Mexican confections 35 R E T RO C H A R LOT T E Before the Grand Bohemian moves into Uptown, learn about the prestigious early 20th century hotel that used to be in its place also 7 F I V E TO T RY 8 B E S T B E T S 13 S O C I A L RO U N D U P 32 A RT S M A RT 62 PA RT I N G S H OT O N T H E COV E R Doughnuts (or donuts) from around the city stacked to sugary perfection. PHOTO BY TIM ROBISON TOP: PHOTO BY TIM ROBISON; BOT TOM LEFT: PHOTO BY TIM ROBISON; BOT TOM RIGHT: PHOTO BY ERIC WATERS what's inside 14 28 26 CHARLOT TESGOTALOT.COM 5