Tag: 100 str
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Stranger 70/100 – Julio
Stranger 70/100 – Julio “Turn off your tech, and go outside and make love.” Meet Julio. “I’m currently an artist in residence at the McColl Center.” What kind of art do you do? “My background is in illustration, and I’m self taught. As I come across new techniques and new materials, I typically work with…
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Stranger 62/100 – Tyler
I ran into our next stranger while he was out getting ready to have lunch with his fiancé. Meet Tyler. Tyler is originally from the Northeast and has lived in Charlotte for about two years. What kind of work do you do? “I work in technology.” What advice would you give to your younger self?…
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Stranger 59/100 – Tony
Our next stranger works at a local coffee house. I approached him while he was playing Pokémon Go with a friend. “We did a couple of legendary raids…” Meet Tony. What do you do in your free time? “Hang out with friends mainly.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “Keep your chin…
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Stranger 58/100 – Donnell
Our next stranger is from New Jersey and was in Charlotte visiting some friends. Meet Donnell. What do you do in New Jersey? “Actually, I’m trying to go to this truck driving school.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “Don’t judge and just go for it. Stop waiting. Don’t judge myself… the…
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Stranger 56/100 – Angie
Our next stranger asked me “what kind of photographer are you?” I replied, “a tall, thin, white one…” Meet Angie. What advice would you give your younger self? “I would tell my younger self to accept myself as is and to be your best self.” What is your biggest challenge right now? “A challenge for me…
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Stranger 53/100 – Bre
What brings you to uptown? “Homework.” Meet Bre. “I have to write some reports on like International stuff, so I’m going to the Mint Museum. There’s a photography exhibit from Mexican artists. Just something local that I didn’t have to spend money for.” What are you studying in school? “Accounting… nothing fun. I’m good with…
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Stranger 52/100 – Sparkplug
Our next stranger is a fire-breathing clown who was uptown getting a permit from the fire marshal for an upcoming show. Meet Sparkplug. “I’ve been performing with fire for five years. I’ve been a third generation sideshow performer most of my life. I’m 37… it’s safe to say I’ve been entertaining for at least 27…
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Stranger 51/100 – Gyasi
“I’m what they call a borderline narcissist. That’s why boxing is perfect for me” Meet Gyasi. “I’m originally from Brooklyn, but I moved a lot in my life. Charlotte is home for the time being, but it’s not home.” What do you do in Charlotte? “Right now, I’m an amateur boxer. I’m currently in between…
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Stranger 45/100 – Dante
I met our next stranger as he was heading to work at a local bakery. Meet Dante. What do you do in your free time? “See my son, with my Mom, family… family time man. When I’m not working, I’m with my people.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “Take advantage of…
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Stranger 40/100 – Katelyn
I met our next stranger after she and her companion got kicked out of a black tie event at Belk Theater. Meet Katelyn. “Well, I really thought there was an opera tonight, and there is an opera. My school told me I could come to the opera and it would be complimentary. We came on…