Charlotte chefs, breweries and venues host dinners and concerts for Helene victims
With homes destroyed and lives disrupted by Hurricane Helene, the storm that swept through North Carolina two weeks ago, the spirit of resilience is evident as many residents of the state want to help out the hurricane victims.
State and local officials advise not to travel in Western North Carolina due to the risks, but that isn’t stopping Charlotteans from wanting to support recovery efforts from afar.
Charlotte restaurants and concert venues are hosting an array of culinary dinners, music events and fundraisers for those in need. Here are a few in October:
Oaklore Distilling
Location: 11136 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
When: For 10 days, beginning Oct. 11
Empty the shelves for Carolina: For 10 days starting Friday, Oct. 11, Oaklore Distilling will donate 200% of all store bottle sales to Community Foundation of Henderson Country. “If you buy a bottle for $40, we will donate $80. If you buy a $100 bottle, we will donate $200. It’s that simple, you get a bottle, we rebuild our state together!” the distillery posted on Instagram.
[MORE WAYS TO HELP: Check out these fundraisers, drives and more around the state.]
The Amp Ballantyne
Location: 11115 Upper Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277
When: Thursday, Oct. 17
The Amp Ballantyne will host a benefit concert with performances by Asheville-based Steep Canyon Rangers and Ashes & Arrows. Portions of the proceeds will support BeLoved Asheville.
Resident Culture
Location: Plaza Midwood location, 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-11 p.m.
At Resident Culture’s 7th anniversary party at its Plaza Midwood location, the brewery will collect both monetary donations and essential items to support the communities of Western North Carolina. Monetary donations will be used to provide daily hot meals and benefit local WNC charities assisting people across the region. Donations can be made at the taproom, online or via Venmo (@residentculture). Essential items and urgent medical supplies can be dropped off at the Plaza Midwood location both at during the event and for a few weeks after.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Location: 315 Lanyard Lane M, Belmont, NC 28012
When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
Drift is hosting a fundraising dinner to benefit Western North Carolina service industry workers that will feature live music and a curated cocktail party with passed hors d’oeuvres and chef-manned stations. Tickets are $100 per person, with all proceeds benefiting The Giving Kitchen. Beer and cocktails are not included, but they will be available for purchase.
Concert for Carolina
Location: 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
When: Saturday, Oct. 26
“Concert for Carolina” is a benefit show to support storm victims across the region. Music artists like Luke Combs, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and many more will be performing at the concert. Proceeds from the event will be split between Combs’ and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to different organizations’ relief efforts in the Carolinas, including Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Eblen Charities. Tickets are now sold out, but a livestream option is available.
Neighborhood Theatre and other independent music venues
Location: 511 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Independent music venues across the state, including Neighborhood Theatre, will make a donation for every ticket sold in October to assist with hurricane recovery efforts.
This story was originally published October 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Charlotte chefs, breweries and venues host dinners and concerts for Helene victims."
