Popular Food Truck Rally Returns to NoDa this Month

Popular Food Truck Rally Returns to NoDa this Month

by | Mar 2, 2015 | services

NoDa is home to many creative and community-driven events and the NoDa Food. Art. Music Rally is no exception. CLTure announced that the popular food truck rally returns to NoDa this month. This weekly free event brings the neighborhood together with local food trucks, bands, vendors all while raising awareness for local businesses and non-profits.

NoDa Food. Art. Music Rally line up for Spring. #thesavageway

NoDa Food. Art. Music Rally line up for Spring. #thesavageway

The initial launch of March 5 has been postponed due to weather, so the Kick-Off Party at The Chop Shop will be March 12. Expect to see local musicians including The Business People, Brian & Megan and DJ Smitty. Local art vendors will be on hand in addition to a variety of food trucks including Taco Green-Go, Maryland Crab Co, Yummi Banh Mi, Plated Pallate, Roaming Fork and Sweet Cakes Bakery.

NoDa News covering the NoDa FAM Rally last Fall. #thesavageway

NoDa News covering the NoDa FAM Rally last Fall. #thesavageway

Pictures of the NoDa FAM Rally last fall via NoDa FAM Facebook page.

Pictures of the NoDa FAM Rally last fall via NoDa FAM Facebook page.

Vendors setting up at the NoDa FAM Rally last Fall.

Vendors setting up at the NoDa FAM Rally last Fall.

Here at #thesavageway, we love supporting local efforts to grow the community and highlight amazing food and artistry. One of the new twists this year is a weekly art competition. Each week, artists can submit their art for a chance to win $400 sponsored by Goose Island, Shock Top, Blue Point Brewing, Stella Artois and Rolling Rock. Event attendees will select the winner and proceeds will benefit local non-profits Green Teacher Network and Behailu Academy.

Click here for official art completion rules.

More on Green Teacher Network.

More on Behailu Academy.

The event, which runs March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 (with possible rain date of April 9) is dog friendly and will feature a weekly dog costume competition and photo booth sponsored by Four Dogs Pet Supplies and NoDa Bark and Board.

NoDA F.A.M Rally takes place in the parking lot and patio area of The Chop Shop, located at 399 E. 35th Street in Charlotte, from 6-9 p.m.

Yelp Helps! Summertime Soiree benefits the Green Teacher Network

Yelp Helps! Summertime Soiree benefits the Green Teacher Network

by | Jun 26, 2014 | community

At #thesavageway, Yelp is an app that we use on a regular basis. Anytime we want to find the closest Thai restaurant or if the auto shop will be open at 8am, we check Yelp. In fact, it is a HUGE asset when travelling because we can rely on the local’s perspective on the best places to try!

What you probably didn’t realize about Yelp is that they also throw amazing parties throughout the year that incorporate a charity – Yelp Helps! Usually these parties are for Elite Yelpers (private events for those Yelpers that have reviewed a TON and meet the qualifications), but one glorious time per year, they throw a big bash for the public. This year it was the Summertime Soiree held at the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa! And the best part is one of our clients, Green Teacher Network, was the official charity of the evening!

Yelp Summertime Soiree Charlotte 2014
Green Teacher Network’s goal is advancing academics, environmental sustainability, and health through schoolyard gardens. They are working with a variety of organizations (like Friendship Gardens, The Health Department and 18+ more) in order to bridge the gap in communication between teachers and available garden resources. They are a big resource for teachers and garden volunteers both with online portals  and interactive Quarterly Workshops.

 

Needless to say, when Nikki, Yelp Charlotte Community Manager, offered GTN the charity of choice position, we were BEYOND grateful! The opportunity to be in front of 500+ people and gain some awareness for what GTN is doing in the community was awesome.

The night was full of support for GTN, local restaurant samplings, beer, live music and live ART!

In total, the Yelp Summertime Soiree raised $1,224.00 for Green Teacher Network. It was an honor to have GTN involved and to be a part of this awesome community event. Way to go Nikki – keep on Yelping on!