June 2025

2 CONTENTS Taste of Charlotte 2025 Savor the Flavor of the Queen City Wildlife in Watercolor Meet Charlotte’s Own Vanessa Thorman Two Buck Saloon Oakhurst where Laid Back Meets Local Charm More Than a Ballgame Summer Fun with the Charlotte Knights at Truist Field The QC Soundtrack 10 Must Have Songs for Your Playlist Hot Looks Cool Prices Budget Friendly Summer Fashion in Charlotte What Is Toxic Empathy By Rich Taylor Coaching How I Got The Shot Painting with Light The New Wave 5-Black Owned Businesses Making Charlotte Shine 04 06 14 16 18 20 22 26 10 Charlotte Scores Big FIFA Club World Cup Comes to the QC 08