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Uptown Utopia

May 24, 2013 in A&E / Life&Style, Cover Stories, Featured Stories by Matt Comer

Realtor Randy Cernohorsky and his partner John Causby, who owns a sound studio in Charlotte, say Uptown is right where they want to be.

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Backyard Escape in Elizabeth

May 24, 2013 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Matt Comer

Rows of tidy, early-20th century homes line the streets of Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood. Big front porches. Colorful shutters and trims. Unique and one-of-kind dwellings.

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Elections include gay candidates

May 24, 2013 in Featured Stories, News by Matt Comer

Local off-year elections this season and the upcoming mid-term elections in 2014 will include several historic runs by openly gay and lesbian candidates across the state.

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Private HRC fundraiser kickstarts Mayfield campaign

May 24, 2013 in News by Matt Comer

Local organizers affiliated with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights group, gave City Councilmember LaWana Mayfield a kickstart to her 2013 re-election campaign at a private fundraiser on May 11.

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LGBT summit, educational workshops convene on June 6

May 24, 2013 in News by Matt Comer

The Carolinas Diversity Council, a local, non-profit affiliate of the National Diversity Council, will host its LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., on June 6, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Charlotte: MeckPAC seeks advocates

May 24, 2013 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

The Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC), is searching for new members to join its steering committee and invites interested parties to attend its June 4 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., at the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, 2508 N. Davidson St.

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Charlotte: 50s fundraiser slated

May 24, 2013 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

Teresa Davis, president of the Charlotte Business Guild, will celebrate her 50th birthday, along with board member Jai Taylor, at a fundraiser for the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte will be held on May 25, 7 p.m., at the center, 2508 N. Davidson St.

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Playing the field: Rugby match steams up in Music City U.S.A.

May 24, 2013 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel

It is that time of year when the temperatures in the Carolinas start heating up and so does the local sports action. This edition is rugby heavy, so put your scrum cap on, lace up your boots and get ready to get your fill of the barbarian game played by gentlemen.

Charlotte to mark 50 years of desegregation

May 17, 2013 in News by Maria Dominguez

Non-profit groups, museums and universities will join together this month to mark the 50th anniversary of Charlotte’s restaurant desegregation.

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‘A voice for the disenfranchised’ comes to the Land of the Pines

May 16, 2013 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories by Matt Comer

Old Crow Medicine Show’s lead singer Ketch Secor opens up on gay acceptance in Country music, progressive history and more.

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Brandon files for 12th District

May 15, 2013 in News by Matt Comer

State Rep. Marcus Brandon (D-Guilford) has formally announced his decision to run for North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District.

Charlotte, Raleigh hockey teams support gay athletes

May 15, 2013 in News by Maria Dominguez

Hockey teams in North Carolina are standing up for equality and respect in professionals sports this month with the release of two videos supporting the You Can Play Project.

Carolinas groups raise thousands in national ‘Give OUT Day’

May 14, 2013 in News by Maria Dominguez

Several LGBT community groups based in North Carolina and South Carolina were able to raise more than $25,000 in a single 24-hour national day of philanthropy last week.

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Gay gospel singer to perform

May 14, 2013 in News by Matt Comer

Marcus Young, gay, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter will perform at New Life Metropolitan Community Church this weekend.

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HRC to host campaign fundraiser for Mayfield on Saturday

May 10, 2013 in News by Matt Comer

Local organizers affiliated with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights group, will give City Councilmember LaWana Mayfield a kickstart to her 2013 re-election campaign at a private fundraiser scheduled for Saturday.

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Garden Party

May 10, 2013 in A&E / Life&Style, Cover Stories, Featured Stories by QNotes Staff

This spring has been a soaker. But, it will soon fade away. As the summer sun breaks in on Carolina, there will be plenty of time to bare it all in this season’s hottest and most popular swimwear brands.

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Mourning a media loss, celebrating an anniversary

May 10, 2013 in Editor's Note by Matt Comer

After 21 years of publishing, Greensboro’s The Rhinoceros Times announced on April 30 that it was producing its last print edition.

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Charlotte: It’s homecoming time at TOY

May 10, 2013 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

Time Out Youth (TOY) will hold its signature annual fundraiser and awareness gala, Homecoming, on June 1, 6:30 p.m., at Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St.

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Charlotte: Community bazaar slated

May 10, 2013 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

An LGBT community bazaar will be held on May 18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at the LGBT Center of Charlotte, 2508 N. Davidson St.

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Beyond the Carolinas: NBA player comes out

May 10, 2013 in Beyond the Carolinas by QNotes Staff

NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.