Petra’s

News Briefs for 09.18.20

Lainey Millen on September 18, 2020

News from across the globe for 09.18.20.

Gay bars and Clubs: A Look at Charlotte’s History

Taking a Journey Back to the Bar Scene in the Queen City

David Aaron Moore & Camilla K. Cannon on August 9, 2019

As a young gay man in Charlotte of the 1980s, I managed to snag a fake ID that was realistic enough to convince bar owners I was five years older than I actually was. The fact that I was over six feet tall came in handy, too. There’s something about height that implies age.

The hip-hop scene gains acceptance in CLT

Three Local Artists Share Their Experience

Camilla K. Cannon on July 26, 2019

When local hip-hop artist Eli posted a Facebook status this past Pride month coming out as bisexual, his first public declaration of his queer identity, he wasn’t sure what to expect.

Former Plaza Midwood gay bar changes hands to become a new rock venue

3 musicians are opening the bar to help curb the tide of music venues in Charlotte disappearing in recent years

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on January 4, 2018

Owners stress that everyone, including the LGBTQ community, is welcome at the bar and music venue, called Skylark Social Club.

Charlotte Readers Podcast: Dixie Gamble October 27, 2020
The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Dixie Gamble appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.
Landis Wade
Under the Covers with Sara Johnson October 23, 2020
The post Under the Covers with Sara Johnson appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.
Landis Wade
Cómo emprender en un negocio de tutorías escolares a distancia October 21, 2020
The post Cómo emprender en un negocio de tutorías escolares a distancia appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.
Kayla Gibson

Gay bars and Clubs: A Look at Charlotte’s History

Taking a Journey Back to the Bar Scene in the Queen City

The hip-hop scene gains acceptance in CLT

Three Local Artists Share Their Experience

Support Our Journalism

Subscribe to our email newsletter:

Social Media

Most Recent Articles

ACTION ALERT!

Community Resources