Painting in the park, looks relaxing. Interestingly this was a class. There was a instructor on hand to make the photo perfect.
This photo was taken at 301 North Poplar. Following is a link to the Fourth Ward Park.
Science
At Discovery Place science is fun. As the signs say you can play, build, and touch science.
We have taken our grandson several times and look forward to our next visit. The most memorable visit was when they demonstrated fire and explosions ;). We also enjoyed a tour of our solar system, the construction of a robot, stuffing newspaper in an air cannon, building six foot tall towers, and numerous other activities.
This photo was taken at 301 North Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. Following is a link to the Discovery Place website.
Dandelion Market
Our preference is to enjoy the Dandelion Market on Sunday afternoons when the bar is quite. However for those in search of a crowd the time to go is Friday or Saturday night. They also have a big crowd at brunch. Maybe because if the Bloody Mary bar ;)
This photo was taken at 118 West 5th Street in Uptown Charlotte. Following is a link to the Dandelion Market website. Be sure and check out the menu. They offer “everything at the Market” for $295
Commerce
This statue is one of four at the intersection of Trade and Tryon in uptown Charlotte. The scene depicts a miner poring gold on the head of a banker!
The art work is called Commerce.
Personally I like that each statue is two separate pieces of art detecting an aspect of Charlotte’s history.
McColl Center
This photo was taken on a recent stroll in Uptown. We have not been yet however we will go soon.
The website says it’s a Nationally Acclaimed Contemporary Arts Center.
The McColl Center for Art and Innovation is at 721 North Tryon.
bloody mary bar
Brunch at the Dandelion Market includes a very popular bloody mary bar. We found the food very good but the noise level too high. I suspect that brunch on Sunday morning will be a little quieter.
This photo was taken at 118 West 5th Street in Uptown. Following is a link to the Dandelion Market website.
bicycles found in your city
It is theme day … bicycles found in your city … and our contribution presents the idea that sometimes the best thing about a bicycles is where it takes you. In this case the Dandelion Market in Uptown Charlotte. Connie and I often enjoy wine and appetizers at the Dandelion bar on quite Sunday afternoons … Follow this link for interpretations, of the bicycle theme, from around the world.
This photo was taken at 118 West 5th Street in Uptown Charlotte. Following is a link the Dandelion Market website.
4th Ward Park
Plants in the 4th Ward Park a few blocks from the urban center of Uptown Charlotte
pruning the flowers
On a walk through the 4th Ward I noticed this gentleman pruning the flowers in his front yard. The lighting made for a nice photo. Actually this house is across the street from Alexander Michael’s tavern where I enjoyed a hamburg and wine.
This photo was taken near Alexander Michael’s tavern at 401 W 9th Street.
4th ward park has a quiet place to read
This photo shows that the 4th Ward Park has a quiet place to read complete with a water fountain and shade (smile).
4th ward bicycle ride
This shows how enjoyable a 4th ward bicycle ride can be. The trees, lovely side streets, and the strolling neighbors are very pleasant.
The photo was taken near 400 North Poplar Street.
continuum fresco
Connie and I were walking home from an evening stroll and notice a person taking photos … naturally I went to see what he was taking photos of and found this continuum fresco by Ben Long … it is at 401 North Tryon Street and open for the public to enjoy.
Note that the fresco is in a dome and an interesting point I found is that if you set your smartphone on a timer you can place it in the center of the pattern on the sidewalk and take fairly cool selfie with Ben (smile).
4th Ward Park
This is the 4th Ward Park as seen on an evening stroll in Uptown Charlotte. We enjoyed the walk and a good meal at Al Mike’s Tavern which is next to the 4th Ward.
This photo was taken near the intersection of West 7th Street and North Pine Street. Also, following is a link to the Al Mike Tavern website which is officially Alexander Michael’s Restaurant and Tavern.
4th ward blue
I think of this house as 4th ward blue … we walk past it on our strolls through the 4th Ward and it certainly is blue (smile). It is nice to see that Uptown Charlotte has room for houses as well as office towers.
This photo was taken near the intersection of West 9th Street and North Pine Street. Also, the following is a link to the Friends of the Fourth Ward website.
The Vue Luxury Apartments
On a stroll through the 4th Ward we took this photo of The Vue Luxury Apartments. They have an interesting past and a very successful occupancy. To read more checkout the following article in the Charlotte Observer: The Vue once a symbol of recession, now draws renters paying a premium.
This photo was taken from the 4th Ward Park. Following is a link to The Vue website.
Charlotte Daily Photo 