Charlotte
York County pastors call on Christians to love Muslims, ‘fear not’
BY ANNA DOUGLAS The (Rock Hill) Herald Two dozen Christian pastors in York County have joined together to call on members of their faith to embrace Muslims… Read more »
As Tamela Mann’s TV star rises, she makes time for JoyFest
BY COURTNEY DEVORES Correspondent Courtney’s blog: cltsoundbites.blogspot.com David and Tamela Mann could easily be the next first family of gospel, but that might be selling the… Read more »
Snyder’s-Lance hires new media agency
BY KATHERINE PERALTA kperalta@charlotteobserver.com Charlotte-based Snyder’s-Lance has named Horizon Media as its agency of record for four of its core brands as it hones its focus on… Read more »
Charlotte Symphony announces 2015-16 Pops season
BY LAWRENCE TOPPMAN ltoppman@charlotteobserver.com The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 Pops lineup will begin with a guy who has been singing in the rain for six decades and… Read more »
A CALL TO WORSHIP
A CALL TO WORSHIP EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE Featuring Paula White, Kirk Franklin, Dr Cindy Trimm, Bryan Popin and more. Jun 27, 2015 – 1:00 PM at North Charleston… Read more »
10 free things to do around Charlotte during Spring Break
Most Charlotte area schools are on Spring Break this week, and will start up again Monday, April 13th. Here are a few FREE things to do with… Read more »
Win Tix: The Queen City Praise Jam 2015
GospelHappenings.com is giving you a chance to win tickets the Queen City Praise Jam..Click Here. FEATURING: ISRAEL HOUGHTON & THE NEW BREED – Christian Music Artist,… Read more »
Live music schedule at The Wine Vault
The Wine Vault, at University Place, hosts free live music several nights a week. When the weather is nice, the music is outside; when it’s not so… Read more »
Music Box Lunch Series at Romare Bearden Park
Romare Bearden Park, at 300 South Church Street, is the site for Music Box Lunch Series, informal musical presentations featuring local and regional talent. They take place… Read more »
Free and cheap Easter Egg hunts in Charlotte
Plan 2015 Easter fun for the kids without spending a lot of bucks. Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits and other Easter activities… Read more »
Kids get into Bechtler Museum free for spring break
Kids in grades K-12 get into the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art for free now through Sunday, April 12th, 2015. They also get 10% off at the… Read more »
SELMA Is Returning to Theaters This Weekend with Buy One, Get One Free Tickets
One of the best films of 2014 (or, in my opinion, the best) is returning to theaters this weekend for a limited engagement. Paramount Pictures is re-releasing… Read more »
NC bill called ‘first step’ to end racial profiling
By Jim Morrill and Michael Gordon | The Charlotte Observer Invoking police killings from Ferguson, Mo., to Madison, Wis., and Charlotte, a Mecklenburg County lawmaker Tuesday introduced… Read more »
Affordable housing units approved in Cherry neighborhood
By Ely Portillo | The Charlotte Observer The Charlotte City Council approved more than 70 affordable housing units in Charlotte’s gentrifying Cherry neighborhood Monday, over the protests… Read more »
Charlotte’s Elevation Church expanding to University City site
Elevation Church is growing again, this time into a permanent site in the University City Area. Starting March 21, the Charlotte megachurch – one of the fastest… Read more »
LGBT ordinance opponents, supporters react to Charlotte council vote
On the morning after Charlotte City Council’s close vote to defeat a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance, grateful opponents and disappointed supporters both said their focus has now shifted… Read more »
Erica Campbell Returns with More Help!
PR — Los Angeles, CA — Hot off the heels, of her recent Grammy Award win, Erica Campbell, will release HELP 2.0 an updated, re-release of her… Read more »
Shawn Michaels(Former Pro-Wrestling Star) on Born-Again Christian Faith, Drug Addiction, WWE’s ‘Attitude Era’ vs. ‘PG Era’
A retired World Wrestling Entertainment superstar has written a new book documenting his coming to Christ and how it affected his public and private life. Shawn Michaels,… Read more »
Gospel Music Charts week
1: WOW Gospel 2015, Various Artists 2: Living It, Dorinda Clark-Cole 3: Grace (EP), Tasha Cobbs 4: I Will Trust, Fred Hammond 5: Billboard #1 Gospel… Read more »
The Tankards Welcome A New Baby!
Marcus and Tish Tankard of Bravo’s Thicker Than Water have just welcomed their little bundle of joy into the world. The baby was born Februray 24th at… Read more »