A grab bag of essays exploring the South’s foodways, music traditions, architecture, urban planning and history in general, from a vantage point in Charlotte, North Carolina.

schoolsheaderROSENWALD SCHOOLS

In the 1900s-30s, a remarkable black-white partnership built 5000 Southern schools. More>>

Untitled #5MUSIC

Charlotte, traditional music hub? Yes! ’30s country recording, gospel trombones, CD liner notes and more.

foodheaderFOOD

You are what you eat, right? Food is a fun way to dig into history and culture. More>>

charlotteheaderCHARLOTTE

Neighborhoods, food, music, newcomer tips, and more — past & present — around NC’s Queen City. More >>

otherstuffheaderOTHER STUFF

Explore Romare Bearden’s Charlotte at this external link>>

architectureheaderARCHITECTURE/PLANNING

You can “read” a building or a city. Explore the ideas behind the built environment. More>>