Adam Bell

I rarely write personal columns, but felt compelled to do this one on Elie Wiesel charlotteobserver.com/news/local/art…

Happy book publishing day to @theavettbros Bob Crawford. We explore what it took for him to write a thoroughly engaging book about John Quincy Adams of all people, and the lessons he learned along the way: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

And I also wrote about some fun facts I learned about @theavettbros Bob Crawford and John Quincy Adams in the new book: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

I really enjoyed speaking with @theavettbros Bob Crawford about what it took to write his first book... about John Quincy Adams. "America's Founding Son" publishes 3/10. As Crawford said, “I’m a historian, but I’m not your average historian.” charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Our story has been updated with comments from the new owner of Petty Thieves Brewing in Charlotte: charlotteobserver.com/news/business/…

In breaking brewery news: Petty Thieves Brewing in Charlotte has been sold. @CatMuccigrosso has the details. charlotteobserver.com/news/business/…

Patrick Page, the Broadway star visiting @unccharlotte soon, explains how Shakespeare created the villain. In our Q&A, he said he can always find Shakespearean ties in the bad guys he's played on stage, from the Green Goblin to Scar in "The Lion King." charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

And we chat with Levi Taylor, who is creating a piece for the @CLTsymphony & @TheCBSO for #America250. He was inspired by civil rights icon John Lewis' "good troubles" and feminist author bell hooks' message of love as a radical practice of resistance: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Here's everything you need to know about the new @CLTsymphony, including the return of star violinist Joshua Bell and big plans that stretch across the pond for America's 250th birthday: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Charlotte's newest art gallery is in an unassuming house in Dilworth. But inside are gems from the likes of Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer. Our @CatMuccigrosso has the details: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Big news from one of the Charlotte area's largest employers — Over 600 job cuts in corporate and other roles: charlotteobserver.com/news/business/…

A @CLTsymphony maestro walks into an airport... charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Charlotte's newest #GRAMMYs winner made history last night in more than one way. Here's our story on the big night for Kwame' Ryan, the @CLTsymphony music director: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Kwame' Ryan just won the first #GRAMMYs award in @CLTsymphony history. In an emotional speech, the Charlotte Symphony conductor also gave a shout-out to his colleagues at the CSO: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

We have a running list of events, restaurants and businesses closings as part of our storm coverage. The @CLTsymphony concerts Sat. night and Sunday are the latest to be called off. Here's the link: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Kwame' Ryan, the @CLTsymphony conductor, has a chance to make history at the #GRAMMYs2026 this weekend: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

We have some breaking arts and culture news, as the Levine Museum of the New South has found its new home in Charlotte: charlotteobserver.com/news/business/…

On this International #HolocaustRemembranceDay, a @unccharlotte professor's new book "Partisan Song" tells a timely story of Jewish music, survival and resilience during the Shoah: charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

@mike_e_kaye Hang in there, big guy. And no, I did not know that was a thing. What a world we live in.

Did you guys know California Pizza Kitchen still exists?

“Well, I’m here…”

@JourdanRodrigue Welcome back to town, my friend. So proud of you and all your success.

This is gonna be an AWESOME crowd today. What an atmosphere.

What do you get when you mix @HamiltonMusical with @Panthers? An OG star singing the national anthem in Charlotte at the team's first playoff game since 2017. charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/car…