This past week was production week for my magazine, LNM. During production, I get sucked into a dark whole of editing and writing and barely surface for more than a nap and munchies. The above picture was me this morning, on the day the mag goes to print. I hate mornings. I deliberately don't … Continue reading Production Week Madness
Author: Katie Beggs
More Brewing Shenanigans
On Monday, I met up with one of my awesome photographers, Jeremy Deal of LunahZon Photography, at Ass Clown Brewing Company to start another batch of our collaboration beer, and to check on the one I started last week. I also had to be a serious notetaker on this trip since CharlotteFive wanted a piece … Continue reading More Brewing Shenanigans
Weekend Wrap-up
There were no travels this week, sadly. Though I did start my weekend a bit early with an Out To Pasture saison from Heist Brewery during InstaBeerUpCLT. The meetup group is a mix of networking and beer and meets at a different brewery each month when it's held. The details are announced on Instagram … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up
Coffee for Katies…Plus Some Actual Editing
So this morning I, evidently a prominent Charlotte Kaite, made my way to KatieCon, held at an awesome little coffeeshop in Charlotte called Rush. I had coffee with some Katies I knew, and a few that I didn't. Overall it was a cool event with an excuse to leave the office, and I got a … Continue reading Coffee for Katies…Plus Some Actual Editing
How Brainstorming Led to Beer
My current endeavor all started with a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant and a diet coke from Amelie's in NoDa. Our magazine team (two other editors, myself, our art director) decided to take a retreat day. Instead of going into the office we all met at Amelie's in the morning and went through a … Continue reading How Brainstorming Led to Beer
The Newest Issue of LNM is Here!
http://issuu.com/katiecoleman/docs/lnmaug2015?e=12815454/14454596 For a look at what my team was able to put together last month, flip through the August issue of LNM. This issue includes stories about some stellar students, a great healthy food program, an Italian market with some cool counter culture, and an interiors story on one of my writers who just moved … Continue reading The Newest Issue of LNM is Here!
Big CharlotteFive Day
So one of the products of The Charlotte Observer (the company I work for) is charlottefive.com, a site I sometimes submit stories to. It's pretty cool—you get five stories in your inbox meant to get you Charlotte smart super quick. Most of what I write for them is lifestyle focused, things like new bars and … Continue reading Big CharlotteFive Day
Back to Reality
Yesterday I left Loudoun County and headed home to Charlotte. All press trips must come to an end. On my final day, I explored areas of Salamander Resort that I just didn't have the time to do sooner. I fell in love with the chef's garden. If I could have the ability to grow a … Continue reading Back to Reality
Last Full Day
Today is my final full day in horse and wine country, also known as Loudoun County, Virginia. I had a tasting scheduled for 11 a.m., and since I didn't want to be drunk by noon, I had breakfast this morning in Salamander's Harrimans restaurant. The restaurant features a trimmed down breakfast menu, but covers all … Continue reading Last Full Day
The Tour Continues…
My second day in horse and wine country in Virginia was similar to the first in that it included wine, beer, and food, but entirely different. Today was a bit slower - definitely settling into the meandering lifestyle. Long drives down country roads through estate properties and equestrian stables, with a stop here and there … Continue reading The Tour Continues…
