CLM Fall 2018

FROM THE EDITOR
Take aWalk on the East Side
When the sun rises over our city every morning, its sunbeams shine first on East Charlotte. The windows in my den and
kitchen face the east, and they are as bright as headlights as the day begins. It is a lovely place to sip coffee.
For as long as I can remember, my parents loaded us in the car at 9:30 every Sunday morning and headed to Sunday
school. We went to Commonwealth Methodist Church, which was a new church in a new development east of downtown
Charlotte. Independence Boulevard was brand new, and my family
lived nearby in an adorable little house that was built in the 1940s. The
roads on the way to church had giant trees and manicured lawns, but nothing
was ever too rich or fancy. The streets on the east side make me feel at
home. I love to walk in my neighborhood or almost anywhere close by.
It is rare to meet local Charlotteans who have lived here all their lives, but
I just happen to be one of them. The radical changes that are taking place
all around will turn your head as you ride by and wonder what used to
be there. Not too long ago, Charlotte was considered to be “vanilla” – all
Southern charm with no substance or edge. That is no longer the case, and the spicy flavors of many cultures can be
savored in the upcoming “Taste of the World” event on October 3rd sponsored by the board of CharlotteEAST. We hope
you will come out to support our local businesses and restaurateurs.
This issue of Charlotte Living is near and dear to my heart, and we are thrilled to be part of Charlotte Fashion Week 2018.
The official guide for this exciting event is printed in these pages. You will love the extraordinary styling and fall
fashion by the best of the best in our fair city. This is the perfect time of year to explore the Charlotte Museum of History
or window shop along Central Avenue. You will be inspired and entertained, but be sure to stop and experience the delicious
cuisine in the neighborhood.
We hope you enjoy our look at the east side and the many heartwarming stories in this issue. Come join us for dinner
and take a walk to fill your heart and soul!
Kathy Buckley, Editor in Chief
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