🌱 Restaurant Night To Feature 28 Chefs + U.S. Capitol Tree From NC

Hey, neighbors. Alexis Goring here with your fresh copy of the Charlotte Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on:

• CMS is one of the largest districts to bring esports to high school students.
• The Louisiana X Charlotte Restaurant Night will feature 28 chefs at 14 restaurants.
• The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will once again come from North Carolina.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "CMS becomes one of the largest districts to bring esports to high school students. Wednesday marks the very first time CMS debuts its varsity esports and STEM League. Esports is a form of competition using video games, usually streamed online. It’s gained traction at the college level with some universities offering programs but has been slow to find its way to high schools," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "If you come across a man in handcuffs along the North Carolina coast alert the authorities. A manhunt is currently ongoing after a North Carolina man escaped a jail in Currituck County while locked in handcuffs. ... Corey Smith escaped before deputies could lock him in his cell. The incident occurred at around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday at the Maple Detention Center. ... He was in the booking area in the process of getting a magistrate order for the warrant when he fled out the door," K104.7 reports. (K104.7)
3. If you are a foodie, you don't want to miss this event! "For one night only — Thursday, Nov. 3 — top chefs from Louisiana’s most delicious destinations are stepping into the kitchens of 14 Charlotte restaurants for an unforgettable evening of culinary collaborations at Louisiana X Charlotte Restaurant Night. Louisiana and Charlotte chefs will collaborate on a special culinary experience inspired by the state’s diverse regions. The Louisiana X Charlotte Restaurant Night will feature 28 chefs at 14 restaurants, each offering a one-of-a-kind experience available at various price points presented as a private ticketed dinner, a prix fixe menu or special featured dishes," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "A Charlotte restaurant has had to change course several times because of the pandemic. Jimmy Pearls started in 2020 as a brick-and-mortar at The Market at 7th Street. Last year, it transitioned to a food truck, and now the restaurant is back to its original spot. This fall, the restaurant, which specializes in seafood, returned to The Market at 7th Street in Uptown Charlotte. Friends Daryl Cooper and Oscar Johnson are behind this casual eatery where they honor their home state of Virginia...Cooper and Johnson opened Jimmy Pearls at the beginning of the pandemic, doing mostly takeout," Spectrum News reports. (Spectrum News)
5. "The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will once again come from North Carolina. The 78-foot red spruce, called Ruby, will be cut down from Pisgah National Forest Tuesday. Rodney Smith, an employee of Uhwarrie National Forest for the last 30 years, will cut the tree down," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Job Fair at Hilton Charlotte University Place (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Funny Bus Comedy City Tour at First Ward Park (3:00 p.m.)
• Music on the Patio at Juniper Grill - Ballantyne (4:30 p.m.)
• Louisiana x Charlotte at Resident Culture - South End (5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
• Family Meal at Angeline's (6:00 p.m.)
• Cory Asbury performance at Ovens Auditorium (7:00 p.m.)
• Java Band performance at Middle C Jazz (7:00 p.m.)
• The Arcadian Wild at Uptown Church (7:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fire Alarm would like to announce TC1 Joshua Ford as this month’s winner for Employee of the Month. (Charlotte Fire Communications "Fire Alarm" via Facebook)
• Our #ArtPopCLT Cities Program jury is currently in-session for the final round of selections for the Class of 2023! We can’t wait to see the final Class! Artists will be notified on or by November 13. (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Join your CSO for An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens and then join the after-party with cocktails, desserts, and live music by Port City Shakedown. Get your VIP ticket today >> bit.ly/csorhiannon (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Listen to these voices! The cast of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical" rehearse music before tonight's designer run of the show. In just two weeks, they'll be on our stage performing. Who's excited? (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• GIVEAWAY: Enjoy more concerts with a CSO subscription! Enter to win a Create Your Own series for you and a friend: Like Charlotte Symphony and tag who you’ll bring! Winner announced 11/8. http://bit.ly/cso-cyo (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to light up Tryon St. on Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m.! Bring your friends and family. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
• Thank you to our Jerseys & Jewels participants for WINNING one for the HOME Team. Through sponsorships, ticket sales, bids on auction items and "fund our mission" donations, we raised $352,000...(Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• We are in URGENT need of Chef Boyardee cups and Command hooks! We know it's two very random things, but both are needed! Holiday decorations are going up soon, and the hooks are a big help. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Scored for a trio of soloists – violin, cello, and piano – Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is a monumental work seldom performed today. Experience your CSO’s first performance of the work since 1991, Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at Belk Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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