Young Affiliates in the News



 
Media Coverage
  • January 2010 - Dandelion Market Happy Hour

    *Photos by Priscilla Tsai
  • November 2009 - Black and White

    *Photos by Priscilla Tsai
  • November 2009 - Black and White

    Seen at the Young Affiliates of the Mint Black & White Gala on Thursday at the Holiday Inn Center City. Photos by Sarah Aarthun.
  • October 2009 - Aquavina Wine Fest


    *Photos by Priscilla Tsai

  • October 2009 - Black and White Gala preview

    Emily Walker joins News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert for an in-depth conversation about a new Charlotte tradition, the Black and White Gala.
  • December 2008 - Charlotte Magazine's Spotted™

    Black and White Gala photos by Kim Hales featured on Spotted™ and the January 2009 issue of Charlotte Magazine
  • November 2008 - LKNfun.com

    *Black and White Gala photography by Kim Hales

  • November 7, 2008 - Creative Loafing

    photos from Black and White Gala

  • November 7, 2008 - Rhino Times

    photos from the Black and White Gala

  • November 5, 2008 - Sarah Aarthun / Charlotte Observer

    Sarah’s Six: Black and White Gala
  • November 5, 2008 - Creative Loafing

    Top 5: Black and White Gala

  • November 2008 - NC Signature magazine

    Top 10 Parties in North Carolina: Black and White Gala

  • October 2008 - LKNfun.com

    The Aquavina International Wine Festival on the Green - photography by Kim Hales
  • October 2008 - The Rhino Times

    Photographs from the Aquavina International Wine Festival on the Green
  • September 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Mint After 5 - photography by Kim Hales
  • September 26, 2008 - Amy Rainey / Eye Weekly

    Feel at home with a little help from some friends

  • September 17, 2008 - Sarah Aarthun / Charlotte Observer

    Six picks for your weekend: Mint After 5

  • August 14 2008 - Charlotte Observer

    Happy Hour at BlackFinn - photos

  • June 20, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Mint After 5 - photography by Kim Hales
  • June 14, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Havana Lake Nights - photography by Kim Hales
  • May 18, 2008 - United Way Young Leaders Blog

    On Saturday, May 17, 2008, the United Way Young Leaders partnered with the Young Affiliates of the Mint to help start a pioneer program for the local Urban Ministry Organization called "Homeless to Homes."

  • May 16, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Mint After 5 - photography by Kim Hales
  • May 15, 2008 - Sarah Aarthun / Charlotte Observer

    Join the future movers and shakers of Charlotte at the Young Affiliates of the Mint's semi-regular happy hour.

  • May 13, 2008 - Matthew Tyndall / CLT Blog

    If you’re a member of the Mint Museum, or even if not, definitely take time this Friday for Mint After 5. Seems like a cool chance to unwind and enjoy a great view of the Queen City from their rooftop party.

  • May 3, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Derby Days photography by Kim Hales
    Part II
  • May 3, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Derby Days photography by Kim Hales
    Part I
  • May 2, 2008 - Olivia Fortson / Charlotte Observer

    This party's a horse of a different color
    Trot out your best spring hat, or just party all day and all night at Kentucky Derby fundraiser.

  • May 2008 Uptown Magazine

  • April 28, 2008 - Amy Baldwin / Charlotte Observer

    Every year I watch sport's most exciting two minutes on TV, but it's not the same as being there to feel the pounding hooves.
    This year, I plan to go to Derby Days at the Mint Museum of Art. The event, from 4 to 8 p.m. on the front lawn of the museum, is a fundraiser sponsored by the Young Affiliates of the Mint.
    There's live music and, of course, large-screen race coverage. And there's food from area restaurants. Attendees come decked out in sundresses and seersucker suits and, of course, hats.

  • April 18, 2008 - LKNfun.com

    Mint After 5 - photography by Kim Hales
  • April 4, 2008 Sarah Aarthun / Charlotte Observer

    The Young Affiliates of the Mint held their first Mint After 5 cocktail party last week, and thanks to the warm weather, the rooftop patio of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design was filled with nearly 400 people. Who you'll find there: the future mayor and city leaders of Charlotte. Live music, drinks and food from upscale restaurants are staples at every event. And you can't beat the view of the city skyline.

  • December 31, 2007 - Leigh Dyer / Charlotte Observer

    ...a place to start looking for events that can help newcomers get to know this region, and remind old-timers of happenings they won't want to miss. Happy New Year!

    May 3: Derby Days, Mint Museum of Art.

  • December 21, 2007 - Tonya Jameson / Charlotte Observer

    There was a sad-looking Santa with an empty vodka bottle in his waistband, a jolly Santa in a full suit and crumbs from what used to be pizza at the Young Affiliates at the Mint holiday party at Brio on Wednesday. So many young professionals turned out that the restaurant opened the tent on the patio to accommodate everyone.

  • November 26, 2007 - Tonya Jameson / Charlotte Observer

    For the longest time, I didn’t attend gala fundraisers because they seemed uptight. But the Great Gatsby and Black & White galas changed my perception.
    At these events, Charlotte’s young professionals shed their bank uniforms to party like they do at any uptown club.

  • November 9, 2007 - Tonya Jameson / Charlotte Observer

    The Young Affiliates of the Mint did it again.
    Last night’s Black & White Gala was a great party and great fun. The new location at the Forum added a bit of hipness to the annual fundraiser, which raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

  • February 8, 2007 - Leigh Dyer / Charlotte Observer


    Last night I checked out a happy hour thrown by Young Affiliates of the Mint – a group long known as a way for people ages 21-45 to network, make new friends and get involved in the community.

  • November 3, 2006 - Tonya Jameson / Charlotte Observer

    The Black and White Gala is my new favorite annual party.
    It's a Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit organized by Young Affiliates of the Mint Museums.

  • October 15, 2006 - Olivia Fortson / Charlotte Observer

    Exhibit sets sail with Mint party

  • April 2005 - Charlotte Health & Fitness Magazine

    The Young Affiliates of the Mint (or YAM for short) is one of Charlotte's best young professional networking groups.

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