June 2025

3 Charlotte is alive this summer—and this issue proves it. In the June edition of Ryze-Up Magazine, we dive into everything that makes the Queen City move: bold flavor, global sports, local legends, and rising stars. You’ll get a taste of Taste of Charlotte, the food festival that brings Uptown to life. We cover FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Bank of America Stadium hosts international giants and fans from around the world. We highlight powerful creatives like Vanessa Thorman, a self-taught watercolor artist whose wildlife paintings are turning heads citywide. And we showcase the new wave of Black-owned businesses reshaping how Charlotte eats, drinks, and connects. Looking for a summer soundtrack? We’ve got your playlist. Need a fresh look without blowing your budget? We’ve got your fit. This issue is a celebration of Charlotte’s hustle, heart, and heat. We hope it moves you to get out, try something new, and support the people building this city every day. Charlotte is rising. So are you. CapnBlakk | Editor-in-Chief, Ryze-Up Magazine EDITORIAL Notes From “ We Are Here To Ryze-Up Not To Tear Down “ OUR TEAM CAPNBLAKK Editor In Chief contact@ryze-up.com RICH TAYLOR Senior Creative Director rich.taylor@ryze-up.com JAKE COUGHLIN Head Photographer jake.coughlin@ryze-up.com ASHLEY CAROLINE Event Coordination ashley.caroline@ryze-up.com W elcome to the June edition of Ryze-Up Magazine!