Finally got a chance to check out this event space! The lovely folks at Lupus Piedmont hosted their…read moreannual Mardi Gras Gala here and it's such a cool event space. From the outside, I would have never expected such potential. The large building is planted very near the tracks off of Tryon & Dalton - just a few minutes from Uptown. Now, I'm sure the space varies per event, but the folks at Lupus decorated it beautifully. Tons of tables, a large bar to the right, dance floor near the stage and plenty of walking around room. Plus, there are two old train cars outside the side doors that are perfect for additional entertainment options - the event last night had a fortune teller and a bones reader in these cars. Per Extravaganza Depot's website, it looks like they are full service event planning and execution company. Capacity wise, the site reads 350 seated and 600 standing and there are adequate restroom facilities and probably 200 parking spaces (total guess here). There aren't too many well put together venues in Charlotte that host these types of numbers, but Extravaganza Depot does offer a great option!

After looking into several venues in the greater Charlotte area, we chose Extravaganza Depot for…read moreour son's Bar Mitzvah on 10/21/17 and it was AMAZING! What a GREAT space for ANY party or event! Extravaganza Depot converted part of their warehouse into a venue for parties and events. It's a very cool open space with a back deck that has a GREAT view of the Charlotte Skyline and 2 train cabooses that can be used. Not only do you get a GREAT venue for your party, you get access to the thousands of their props for your party. The folks at Extravaganza Depot were extremely professional, courteous, fun to work with and did a fantastic job! I could go on and on but the bottom line is, Extravaganza Depot is an AMAZING venue for a party or event and they did an AMAZING job and exceeded our very high expectations! We could not be more pleased with our choice to go with the Extravaganza Depot for our very important event! We would totally recommend using Extravaganza Depot for your next event/party!!! THANK YOU EXTRAVAGANZA DEPOT FOR BEING A HUGE PART OF MAKING OUR EVENT/PARTY SO SUCCESSFUL!!!

When I described my vision was for my 50th birthday party this past November (2019), the Levine…read moreMuseum's Event manager, Brittany Brathwaite, recommended La-Tea-Da's Catering for the food. From her perspective, Janet and her team, would be able to deliver an upscale presentation as well as tasty food at an affordable price. She was right! La-Tea-Da's is outstanding. I wanted Southern Style Good Luck Food with a twist for my New Year's Eve themed birthday bash and La-Tea-Da's offered great ideas. First, guests were met with a wonderful mini chicken and waffle appetizer as passed hors d'oeuvres. There was an eye-catching fresh fruit and cheese display set up as well. Since my entrance wasn't going to be until after the cocktail hour, Janet sent a sample plate of appetizers to my room along with the signature New Year's Eve drink she came up with (Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade and Garnish - nice touch!). The main entree was set up as a buffet, where the La-Tea-Da's team served perfectly seasoned collard greens, Charleston Shrimp & Grits in individual petite cast-iron skillets, cornbread muffins, peas and rice and turkey meatballs. The guests loved it! My party was more than a month ago and folks are still raving about the food. Truth be told, I was even more impressed with the service. Janet and her team did everything they promised and more, including helping me locate my guest book and setting it up before my arrival. The staff was well-dressed and friendly. I was lucky to be their customer and look forward to using them again. God bless them.

Very wishy washy. Went back on many things discussed. Didn't give me a good sense of stability and…read morejust Strung things along. Waste of time.

The Junior League of Charlotte is one of Charlotte's longest-standing nonprofit organizations,…read morefounded in 1926 (!). Its commitment to women and children in the community is evident through the numerous partnerships with schools, education nonprofits, museums, medical groups and so many other organizations. The league does a wonderful job of training women to be volunteers in the community to help those partner organizations achieve their goals and to improve the community at large. Don't miss out on all that the Junior League of Charlotte has to offer--whether you're a volunteer-minded person who wants to make an impact or whether you're part of w community organization that could work well the league.

Being a member of the Junior League of Charlotte has provided wonderful opportunities to volunteer…read morewith a variety of non-profits and support local causes. Doing so has strengthened my commitment to the Charlotte community. In addition to strengthening my voluntarism competency, my involvement in the League has expanded my local network and provided both formal and informal opportunities for leadership development. These skills and experiences have been transferrable to my professional life, as well! I recommend joining for those looking to connect with local women for the purpose of supporting the community and personal development.

The team was so experienced and professional, would highly recommend. My guests were very happy!read more

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We had our wedding at PINE, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Mayson was…read moreabsolutely amazing and truly made the entire process so enjoyable. She was kind, attentive, and always willing to help bring our vision to life. The venue itself is the perfect blank canvas to create your dream Pinterest-worthy wedding or event. We loved having the freedom to personalize every detail and make the space feel uniquely ours. My husband and I wanted a spacious venue where our family and friends could celebrate, dance, and make memories all night long, and PINE was exactly that. One of our favorite aspects was the flexibility to bring in our own vendors, which allowed us to create a wedding that truly reflected us. We couldn't have asked for a better venue and are so grateful to the PINE team, especially Mayson, for helping make our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be. We highly recommend PINE to anyone looking for a beautiful, versatile venue with an exceptional team behind it!

This venue is great! Its been open for almost 2 years. Its right off the Sugar Creek light rail…read morestop and next Soul Gastrolounge. Ample parking as well. I came for a tea party and the space is beautiful. They used the upstairs loft as a VIP area and the areas downstairs for vendors. If it looks familiar to you, it's because Pine is under the 828 Venue Management umbrella. They have several venue spaces in town and across the country. They also give a discount to non profit organizations!

They did our wedding April 10th 2026. Our guests raved about their food all weekend. We already…read moreknew that it was going to be good, but having everybody complimenting them was a highlight. Their staff was professional and so kind. if you're looking for excellent food and top-tier you do MTC.

MTC Events, LLC planned and executed my daughter Kristian's 16th birthday dinner. They transformed…read moreour home into an elegant yet dainty scene, and served an AWESOME four course meal that the teenagers raved over! They also recently (11/3/2018) decorated and catered my 49th birthday party. I can't say enough how pleased we were with the care and attention they gave to every aspect of making my party fabulous. They offer full-service event coordinating, decorating and catering. I tell all my friends, family and colleagues that they're literally a one-stop shop for ALL event/party needs. Trevonne and Marcus are both extremely professional and customer oriented. We will use them again and again for all of our family event needs and special moments.

Carolina Wedding Design is more than just a company...they are family, your confidant, and friend…read morethrough the entire wedding planning process. They really care about their brides and take time to get to know you personally to make sure your wedding is catered to what you like. I cannot imagine planning my wedding without Cortenay Matters! She made the process so painless and REALLY fun! All of the stress of planning a wedding never phased me because I completely trusted Cortenay and the Carolina Wedding Design team. Hands down best experience possible! They go above and beyond and I would recommend them to any bride! They are the BEST in Charlotte and made my fairy tale wedding come true!!!

As someone who moved here from the Bay Area and is still finding my favorite outdoor spaces in…read moreCharlotte, I'm always on the lookout for places that offer a little peace and beauty in the middle of a busy day. The McGill Rose Garden absolutely delivered on that. This is truly a beautiful venue--lush flowers everywhere, winding walk paths, and plenty of places to sit quietly and just take it all in. It's the kind of space where you can slow down, clear your head, and quite literally stop and smell the roses. I found it to be a wonderful spot for reflection, a casual stroll, or simply enjoying nature without needing to leave the city. One of the things I especially appreciated is that you can enhance the experience with a visit to the wine bar onsite, Rosie's Wine Garden, where you can grab a coffee, cocktail, or glass of wine and then wander the grounds at your own pace. It adds a relaxed, almost European feel to the whole experience. A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tricky, as the entrance is off a busy street, so just take your time and be patient when pulling in. Once you're there, though, it's well worth the effort. Bottom line: If you're looking for a small but charming botanical-style garden in Charlotte--a quiet place to reset, reflect, and enjoy the outdoors--this is a lovely little gem. For me, it checked all the boxes and has become a welcome respite in the middle of a busy day.

Talk about a hidden gem! This was a great place to get coffee, wine and/or a snack and hang out for…read morea while. Rosie's Coffee and Wine is adjacent and service there was super friendly and fast. There is indoor seating there, but the gardens have little twists and turns and different areas to sit, too. When we visited it wasn't too busy, so we had our choice of tables. There was a birthday or bachelorette type of party in another part of the garden.

Wray Bachelorette party. We had an amazing time. The hostesses was AMAZING. Mini walking historical…read moretour, mixed with dress up, wine and food.

From the owner: Planning a bachelorette or birthday party - or just looking for something new to do?! Gussy is a…read morefun and unique two-hour hosted experience in the eclectic Charlotte, NC neighborhood of Plaza Midwood. First you'll enjoy beverages and light snacks while you dress up in different vintage, eccentric, and colorful clothes. Then we'll step out into the neighborhood for an art tour and photo shoot.

was in town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get sweets for…read morethe sweet despite the rain coming down in buckets. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a few items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, but light for their weight airy, not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.