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Flower bouquets and chocolates had their day while green beer and magical leprechauns are on the way. St. Pat’s in Five Points will host its official kickoff event Feb. 29

Set for Thursday, Feb. 29, the official kickoff brings families together for children’s activities, Irish music and dance performances...

/ We took a break from our weekly weekend and entertainment segment because actually there were fewer events going on due to the pandemic. But with St. Patricks Day coming up, we thought wed check back in to talk about a couple of them and other virtual and live events happening around the Queen City. Gwendolyn Glenn: Joining me is Ryan Pitkin, editor-in-chief of Queen City Nerve. Hey, Ryan. Ryan Pitkin: Hey, its finally its good to finally be back and chat with you. Glenn: Glad to talk with y...

WCCB Charlottes CW March 12, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This weekend should have been Charlotte’s big St. Patrick’s Day celebration in uptown, but due to the pandemic, it has  been cancelled.  And the dancers with the Connick School of Irish Dance  (formerly Rince Na h’Eireann School of Traditional Irish Dance) are disappointed that they won’t be able to participate this year.  A few of the dancers joined Wilson this morning to talk about some of their past celebrations and what they ...