Phuzzle

The new public art along the Sugar Creek Greenway looks back at the viewer and makes music, too. Looking into this mirrored art won’t get you all the clues to this reflective Phuzzle, but it should help you solve this arty diversion. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Jack Winchester, left, and frequent customer John Puha talk about one of two Cushman trucks in the yard at Winchester’s Antiques in Gastonia. An antique shop is a diabolical place for a Phuzzle. Enjoy this INSANE romp through these treasures. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

Mecklenburg Republicans start their campaign with a bang, and the contests are going hot and heavy. Do your civic duty and tackle this political and puzzling Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

There is not a lot of spelling in this Phuzzle, but remember it’s “eye” before “see” or you will get puzzled by this Observer Spelling Bee Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Opera Carolina performers Evelio Mendez, left, and Melinda Whittington sing a duet at the Ikea checkout. No need to wait in a store checkout line, this Phuzzle could be yours for a song! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

So far this spring we have gone through early warm-ups and sudden cool-downs, but still the spring flowers have been beautiful. These are plants from the campus of UNC Charlotte, and the Phuzzle this week is to find all the extra flowers and a few stray greens. Good luck on your posy hunt. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

The Harding boys’ basketball team celebrates after beating Olympic in overtime during the MEGA 7 boys championship game in February. That looks like one great celebration. Start your own championship by being the first to solve today’s Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Picking up some flowers can brighten up anyone’s day. As spring gets under way, it can be hard to make time to stop and solve the Phuzzle. This is a scene about flowers, but it’s no easy pickings – in fact, it is INSANE! PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

Charlie Nance, front, and Jabo Fleming take a moment to relax in downtown Love Valley, where motor vehicles are not permitted. You certainly don’t need a motor to run down this INTENSE Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Panthers and United Way celebrate meeting their goal of bringing in more than $20 million for area charities. Can you bring home the bacon in this colorful Phuzzle? PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Matt Harris (left) and Ramona Holloway (right) conduct a segment of their radio show, "The Matt & Ramona Show' on WLNK-FM ("The Link" 107.9). Not only is she celebrated radio/TV/Internet host, she's also a celebrated Phuzzler! See if you de-puzzle Ramona's Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Charlotte’s Ayanna Holmes (3) high-fives young fans from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after the Charlotte 49ers defeated La Salle on Educational Day at UNC Charlotte earlier this year. See if you can defeat this INTENSE Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

On Educational Day at UNC Charlotte last month, 7,000 students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools were special guests. The 49ers women won this game against La Salle. See if you can defeat this INSANE Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

Amber Nealey, 20, of Fort Mill, S.C., left, and Tori Frazer, 23, of Cherryville set up a tent so they could be first in line for the Code Orange Revival last month at Elevation-Blakeney. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Andy Kanzigy of Troutman shoots pool during a fundraiser for a living military museum in Mooresville. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

On the third anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson” crash, passengers of Flight 1549 gathered at the Carolinas Aviation Museum and sat in their old seats in the jetliner. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Peter Smeal, set designer extraordinaire, at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte workshop at ImaginOn. He designs most of the big effects at Children’s Theatre; here he’s working on the production of “The Borrowers” that’s playing through next weekend.

Olympic High School’s Austin Dasent, right, scrambles for the ball with Myers Park High School’s Ben Bennett. Myers Park High opened its doors in 1951, while Olympic High was established in 1966. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Cortalin Collins with her daughter, 2-year-old Kendall, shop for bargains in the toys section of Target. Sesame Workshop, the production company of “Sesame Street,” earned about $45 million in merchandising during 2010, which accounted for one-third of its total revenue. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Cheryl Dunlevy, right, of Charlotte, shops for a hat at The Boulevard at South End, an urban boutique. Her friend Cathy Baker shops with her. The National Retail Federation is predicting that holiday sales will be up 3.8 percent this year, to a record $469 billion. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

The Second Helping Coffee Cart in the Children and Family Services Center is the first in a pilot program for Second Helping, a local catering company made up of client-owners from the Changed Choices not-for-profit organization. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Nicole Padgett, 7, left, and Malaya Stokes, 8, cruise through McAdenville getting a great view from Elizabeth Brown’s sunroof. Nearly a half million lights transform McAdenville into Christmas Town USA for the 56th season. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Folks walk through the Festival of Trees held in the garage area at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Carolina Christmas light festival. There are more than 3 million lights at the display. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

The Providence High School Color Guard performs during the Carrousel parade in uptown Charlotte. The annual Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade is one of the largest get-togethers of Carolinians during the year and is the fourth-largest Thanksgiving parade in the United States, according to TravelMuse.com. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

The crowd cheers at Halton Arena as Charlotte prepares to play N.C. Central in the basketball opener for both teams on Nov. 11. Halton Arena was named for the former president and CEO of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Charlotte. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

The Oasis Shrine Wagoneers wave to the crowd from atop an antique fire wagon during the 2009 Thanksgiving parade in uptown Charlotte. The parade draws more than 100,000 spectators each year. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Give a cheer for this acrobatic Phuzzle from the Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball opener at Halton Arena. Did you know? Charlotte used the University of Texas as Austin’s song “Texas Fight” until 2001, when it was replaced with a new song was composed by Harry Bulow. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Now that there’s a definite chill in the air, this Labor Day celebration photograph warms the heart. Check out the colors of summer as you untangle this Insane Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

Out with Wachovia and in with Wells Fargo signs. Priority Sign Inc. has removed over 700 Wachovia signs nationwide. This Phuzzle should be EASY by comparison! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY