GanttFest drew more than 1,500 people to the uptown cultural center on Saturday. The event celebrated the center’s cultural contribution to the community with poetry, art and music. The free daytime event drew a mix of families, but the evening party “Something Like Fahamenon” was a 90s-themed adult party. It drew a mix of local […]

Cover photo by Alli Harvey/Getty Images VIA CROSSROADS CHARLOTTE Charlotte Literary Festival founder Darren “Jaz” Vincent wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to hold the Charlotte Literary Festival again this year. In fact, about three months ago he was ready to abandon the event. But two phone calls changed his mind. One […]