Twenty-Two, 6/4/11
Twenty-Two Art Gallery, vitaminwater and Black Sheep hosted Let the Good Times Roll art exhibit on June 4 at Twenty-Two Gallery.
Education budget slasher Thom Tillis: Teachers ‘don’t care about kids’
House Speaker Tillis, fresh from gutting the state’s education budget, took his contempt for education and voters’ intelligence even farther …
HeroesCon, 6/1/11
The annual comic book convention HeroesCon took place this weekend, June 1-3.
Blu-ray Pick: The Superman Motion Picture Anthology
Reviews and photos of all the films in this massive collection.
Boyfriends to manfriends
Do you want a boyfriend, or a manfriend?
John Edwards, you’re not too good for prison
If there’s any justice in this world he’ll end up picking up trash along the side of a hot Southern road.
John Edwards, you’re not too good for prison
If there’s any justice in this world, he’ll end up picking up trash along the side of a hot Southern road.
Concert announcement: TV on the Radio
Band will perform at The Fillmore this September.
Suite, 6/1/11
World-renown DJ Skribble mixed it up on the ones and twos at Suite on June 1.
Dixie’s Tavern, 6/1/11
Dixie’s Tavern hosted a Red Door lingerie fashion show on June 1.
Live review: 25 Minutes to Go
Hectagons, Calormen and 2013 Wolves also on the June 3, 2011, bill at the Milestone.
Live review: The Jupiter Tide
Charlotte band the highlight of four bands performing at Amos’ on June 3.
Appreciation for beauty in all forms
The COSHAR Foundation, Inc. will sponsor “Beautiful Woman Inside and Out” at the Westin Hotel on Saturday June 11 to help women improve their appearance as well as their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Today’s Top 5: Monday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Hard-Hearted Assholes of the Week Award!
Nothing says “I’m a classy guy” like publicly mocking the poor.
X-Men: First Class: The joy of X
In the superhero sweepstakes, this one’s a marvel.
The many looks of Rob Schneider
In, uh, anticipation of his upcoming Charlotte appearance, we look at the Olivier-like range of Adam Sandler’s buddy.
Richie Furay previews Bonnaroo, Buffalo Springfield shows
Band is one of the headliners of the 2011 festival.
Are you the next Emily Maynard? The Bachelor auditions in Charlotte
ABC’s The Bachelor is coming back to Charlotte to recruit their next Southern star
Shecky’s Girls Night Out in Charlotte
This event is well worth the $15 entry fee … heck, it was worth the many $30 entry fees I paid over the years in New York.
Vegan enchiladas with avocado cream
Stuffed with a filling of cooked sweet potatoes, spinach, black beans, onions, and bell peppers, these were sort of like healthy baked burritos.
What the frack is going on in the NC General Assembly?
Our state government wants to “blasts water, sand and hazardous chemicals into the ground at high pressure to crack open shale and extract natural gas.” WTF?
Commission: ‘War on Drugs’ a big fail (Uh, duh.)
And they said we should legalize it, too. FTW!
Palin bus tour got favors from fed workers she bashes as ‘do-nothings’
No Republican politician bashes government and government employees more than Sarah Palin.
Honoring those who paint our faces: QC Beauty Profession Awards
With so many talented beauty professionals in Charlotte, I think it’s high time they are recognized.
10-in-10 CD reviews (6/3/2010)
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each.
This weekend’s nightlife events (June 3-5)
What are you doing this weekend?
Dharma Lounge, 6/2/11
Diverse Thursdays at Dharma Lounge, celebrating Dre Brown’s Overnight Celebrity Birthday Bash, on June 2.
Snug Harbor, 6/2/11
The weekly Snug Harbor party Shiprocked celebrated its four-year anniversary, Harajuku style on June 2.
‘Let the Good Times Roll’ and keep skaters safe
Event/art show “Let the Good Times Roll” will utilize artistic creativity to benefit skateboarding awareness campaign and fund potential future skatepark initiatives.
Today’s Top 5: Friday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Opening This Friday
What’s new in theaters this weekend.
Upcoming: ‘Blazin’ the Runway’
A curvalicous runway show for you.
Dharma Lounge, 6/1/11
Check out these shots from Le Bang, featuring Jillionaire, at Dharma Lounge on June 1.
Foo Fighters’ “Walk” Video
Maybe it’s that Beiber bumper sticker that makes him snap.
GOP would-be mayor Scott Stone licks his chops over Uptown violence
The Republican mayoral candidate, sensing an opening for his fledgling campaign, has jumped on the Great 2011 Transit Center Area Riot like a starved dog on a soup bone.
Friday, June 3: Free donuts for National Donut Day
Enjoy a free (and calorie-free?) donut at Dunkin Donuts with any beverage purchase tomorrow.
Live review: Primus
Reunited band plays two-hour set at Charlotte’s Fillmore on June 1.
DJ Skribble to spin at Suite
Tomorrow night, the energy at Suite is going to be incredible, with the legendary DJ Skribble spinning on the one’s and two’s.
Weekender, June 3-5
Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.
It’s swapping time at The Chop Shop
The Chop Shop is hosting a clothes swap meet this Sunday June 5 where all girls are welcome to bring gently used clothing and accessories and exchange with others.
Democratic National Convention 2012 Notebook: A challenge to Democrats and rebuke to Republicans on gay rights
North Carolina furniture manufacturer and gay rights activist Mitchell Gold thinks the Democratic convention in 2012 provides a perfect opportunity for the party to take a stand.
Celebrating fashion at Macy’s Father’s Day event
Considering the fact that so many fashion events in Charlotte are for the ladies, here’s something to mix things up for you, fellas.
The Mint’s final First Friday event
But all good things must come to an end as the First Friday ongoing series ends for the season this Friday, June 3.
Another ReVenture meeting tonight
The saga continues.
Tonight’s Top 5, 06/02/11
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 2, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
Today’s Top 5: Thursday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
A peek into the wallets of North Carolina’s politicians
Can stop pretending like our government isn’t become a corpocracy now?
Uptown! violence follows all too familiar script
The script undergoes some minor changes with each event, but the basics stay the same …
Uptown Harris Teeter now offers breakfast
Snag made-to-order breakfast sandwiches for just $1.99.
50% off at Terrace Cafe
Print out this coupon to receive 50% off your entree.
The CLog Top 10: May 2011
Feature counts down the 10 most-read CLog stories of the previous month.
Visual artist presents ‘virtually captivating’ works
Visual artist Naya’Hri Zaire-Suhalia will present a collection of digital illustrations this Friday during NoDa Art Gallery Crawl.
Under-reported rapes lead to fleeing criminals
According to RAINN, the Rape Abuse Incest National Network, 15 out 16 rapist will never spend a day in jail.
Luck be a Lady … cat
Dream of being a fairytale cheerleader? Auditions for the Charlotte Bobcat Ladycats are coming up.
And the boutique break-ins continue
The smash-and-grab hoodlums are at it again, this time targeting a NoDa boutique.
Make a trip to Hong Kong for construction sale
Hong Kong Vintage will be putting out new sale items everyday this week for their construction sale.
Tonight’s Top 5, 6/1/11
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 1, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
Live review: Spottiswoode and His Enemies
Spottiswoode and His Enemies The Evening Muse May 28, 2011 The Deal: After three years, Spottiswoode finally returns to Charlotte. The Good: I hadn’t seen Spottiswoode before, but when he was described as a kind of “Jim Morrison meets Tom Waits,” I was intrigued. His performance didn’t disappoint. Backed by a quartet of musicians including…
Speak, spit and slam: Uptown Poetry Showdown
A pen is definitely mightier than a sword for those participating in the Uptown Poetry Showdown this weekend.
President Obama changes immigration game plan
It’s about damn time.
North and South Carolina — tops for prison populations
Will this data lead to prison reform?
Today’s Top 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Germany’s getting out of the nuclear energy biz
Why aren’t we?
Motivational magic: Hannibal performs in Charlotte for first time
As a professional magician, Charlotte native Chris Hannibal does more than just pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Cheddar-Dill Scones
Yep, I’ll confirm that they taste as good as they look on TV.
Terrace Cafe to open in Ballantyne
The restaurant is opening its second location in Ballantyne Village this summer.
Concert announcement: The Damned Things
Band will return to Fillmore in August.
This week’s new releases (5/31/2011)
My Morning Jacket, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews Band among those with new albums out this week.
Why you really can’t find a good man
Don’t fish in a shallow pool.
Charlotte Skin & Laser hosts A Men’s Night Out
Fellas, if you’re at all concerned about your looks, here’s an event you’ll want to check out at Charlotte Skin & Laser on Thursday, June 2.
How do you know if she had an orgasm? A new study says there are signs.
A study from the Universite Catholique de Louvain in Belgium says the way a woman walks determines if she’s ever had the big O.
Shiprocked’s anniversary: An ode to Harajuku
The weekly Snug Harbor party Shiprocked brings a mesh of Japanese street fashion to the streets of Plaza Midwood, and it’s a party you won’t want to miss.
NAMUES shakes things up with Summer Grind
Clothing line NAMEUS is throwing a three part Summer Grind event showcasing local designers, musicians and artists.
Marigny, 5/29/11
Top Down Productions presented their 2nd Annual Memorial Weekend of Bass, featuring Jackal and Hyde and other performers at Marigny on May 29.
Rapture at Spoleto
Some recommended upcoming events at Spoletto Festival USA.
Sales for ‘birther’ book — Where Is The Birth Certificate? — soar, sane people weep
Many words have been written about our country’s poor level of education in comparison with much of the civilized world. Nothing — and I mean nothing — offers more proof of that sad truism than these two simple facts
Kid stuff: The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid
A review of The Authentic Life of Billy The Kid, currently running at Tate Hall, upstairs from the Halton Theater on the CP campus.
Judge Howard Manning to lawmakers: N.C. constitution mandates decent education
Manning’s hearing could come just in time, as the New Bosses from the GOP are threatening to cut their way beyond “the fat” in the statewide education budget, move on past “the meat,” and start sawing away at the bones
Best bets in Charlotte comedy, May 31-June 5
As the headline suggests, here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte — from stand-up to improv to sketch comedy and more.
Speed Street, 5/27/11 + 5/28/11
The masses invaded Uptown for Speed Street. Check out photos from Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28.
Noah (who?) from VH1’s Saddle Ranch (what?) at Whisky River
What’s that? You’re not ready to give up the partying fun from the long weekend? Yeah. Me neither.
CODE ORANGE!
Find out how to keep up with the air quality index, and what it means.
Live review: Fusebox Poet
Charlotte band rocks away the rain at Speed Street.
Halo, 5/28/11
Game of Thrones, a Memorial Day party hosted by The Sol Kitchen, took place at Halo on May 28.
Live review: Dirty South Revolutionaries, All Rise, The Letdowns, German Shephard
Dirty South Revolutionaries, All Rise, The Letdowns, German Shephard The Milestone May 28, 2011 The Deal: Our local rowdy punk bands, DSR and All Rise had been on tour for the past few weeks, traveling all the way from home to the west coast, bringing their “I don’t give a fuck” attitude across the country…
Panic! At The Disco tonight (5/31/11)
Synth-coated dance at The Fillmore.
Today’s Top 5: Tuesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files
Hit The Books: A 68-year-old man who teaches at a local high school went straight to the police after he was assaulted by one of his students. The victim told officers that the suspect confronted him after being written up and was reprimanded again and told to sit down. The student retreated to the back…
CL previews upcoming concerts (June 1-5)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 500 MILES TO MEMPHIS Feeling at home in a honky-tonk, punk fest or an acoustic cubby hole, Ohio’s 500 Miles to Memphis twirls a mighty mix of country, punk and rockabilly. Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Malott’s leads the combo down rollicking byways, into gritty rock pubs, as well as easing into fiddle-caressed balladry. They’re…
How can I make my own spaceship?
What would it take to make a homemade spaceship? — Matt B. Depending on how you define “homemade,” “space,” and “ship,” you can get a craft into space, or at least a respectable distance off the ground, for somewhere between $500 and $2.5 billion. I realize that’s not very helpful for budgeting purposes, so let…
Patrick McHenry goes to battle for big banks
Let’s hope Wells Fargo and Bank of America feel they got their money’s worth out of Patrick McHenry. The Republican congressman from Cherryville, N.C., whose last campaign was largely funded by mega-banks and high-dollar accounting firms, walked boldly onto the national stage last week, and promptly made a national fool of himself. Maybe Wells Fargo…
Weekly horoscope (June 1-7)
Gemini The Twins (May 21-June 20) Any effort toward becoming more acquainted with the deeper parts of yourself will be well-rewarded. Positive results can be achieved through psychotherapy, dream work, meditation, hypnosis and/or prayer. Assistance will come to you through unexpected (and possibly mysterious) sources. Your own desire to contribute to the greater social good…
Why won’t Charlotte fund ‘cold’ rape investigations?
What is more important than catching serial rapists in Charlotte? Apparently, a whole lot of things. While the city effortlessly managed to come up with more than $40 million to pay for a trolley that it ran for less than a decade and then discarded, hundreds of rape cases sat gathering dust in a file…
Capsule reviews of films playing the week of June 1
THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU One person’s religious beliefs is often another person’s existentialist theories, and The Adjustment Bureau offers plenty of theological fodder to go around. Because it tinkers with notions involving God and chance and destiny and all that other stuff that’s fun to discuss, it might turn off those types of folks who misunderstood…
Vermont, the land of healthy firsts
Vermont is a land of proud firsts. This small, New England state was the first to join the 13 Colonies. Its constitution was the first to ban slavery. It was the first to establish the right to free education for all — public education. This week, Vermont will boast another first: the first state in…
Platoon, All in the Family‘s final season among new home entertainment titles
ALL IN THE FAMILY: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON (1978-1979). The eighth season of TV’s all-time greatest sitcom concluded with Archie and Edith Bunker (Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton) tearfully saying goodbye to daughter Gloria and son-in-law Mike (Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner), who were moving from New York to California. Given the dynamic and irreplaceable…
MUSIC: Will Downing at Knight Theater
EDITOR’s NOTE: This event has been canceled until further notice. In a music industry that’s populated by computerized pop songs, it’s rare that you hear a singer belt out a smooth ballad anymore. That’s why you’ve gotta love buttery-voiced jazz/R&B vocalist Will Downing. This dude is a master at laying down serious slow jams (hits…
Buzz kill: The Hangover Part II
Over the course of the countless years that I’ve faithfully served this newspaper as its film critic, never have I received such an outpouring of venomous reader feedback as when I dared to pan 2009’s smash hit The Hangover. Doubtless unaware of my love for such raunchy and decidedly non-P.C. titles as There’s Something About…
FESTIVAL: Azucar Caribbean Celebration
When you think of the Caribbean, its rich culture and relaxing atmosphere should spring to mind, rather than silly things like pirates and … Johnny Depp. The Latin American Coalition’s Azucar Caribbean Celebration bridges the gap with a zesty Spanish Caribbean cultural extravaganza coming to Neighborhood Theatre. It’s complete with traditional dancing (Cuban mambo, cha-cha-cha…
Kung Fu Panda 2: Sets appeal
Hollywood’s obsession with 3-D — or, more accurately, the extra bucks it generates — is so out of hand that it would hardly surprise me to learn that 3-D remakes of Scenes from a Marriage and My Dinner with Andre are in the works. Yet for all of its uselessness when it comes to live-action…
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THEATER: Actor’s Theatre’s [title of show]
Confusion sets in upon hearing the mere name of Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s latest, [title of show]. Based off the book by Hunter Bell — with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen — this comedy pens aspiring playwrights’ worst nightmare: writer’s block. When two friends come up with the idea to write a musical for…
Greatest Movie Ever Sold: Worth the cost, but just barely
Just how big of a camera hog is Morgan Spurlock, the documentarian best known for the immensely entertaining Super Size Me? Let’s just say that if someone placed him next to Michael Moore, the Fahrenheit 9/11 filmmaker would suddenly appear as reclusive as the late J.D. Salinger by comparison. OK, so that’s a wee bit…
SPORTS: 5th Annual Murphy’s Dirty 30 Mud Volleyball Tournament
Every year, more and more teams come together to compete in Murphy’s Dirty 30 Mud Volleyball Tournament, a volleyball tournie that takes place in mud and raises money for Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte — an organization that services the community by building affordable homes for those in need. This year’s number of participating teams…
Summer Guide: Charlotte chefs offer outdoor cooking advice
Collectively, one of the few atavistic urges accepted and encouraged in our society is cooking over an open flame. Even in today’s world of the celebrity chef and high-tech kitchen apparatus, outdoor grilling remains part of the soul of most culinarians. Thus, despite the manic world of the restaurant kitchen, on their days off, some…
MUSIC: Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse
It’s Find Your Muse open mic night at The Evening Muse this and every Monday. Musicians, grab up your music gear and head over to perform one of your own creations in front of a crowd. No one can guarantee they’ll be liked, but constructive criticism is always helpful! Get there early to snag a…
RECIPE: Chef Gene Briggs’ Charmoula Grilled Red Snapper with Quinoa Tabbouleh
For the grilled Red Snapper Ingredients: 1 pound snapper scaled and gutted, or 16 ounces of snapper fillet Charmoula Sauce (See recipe below) Directions: 1. Season fish, place aluminum foil on grill, allow to heat up and place fish over top. 2. Baste fish with charmoula. Close grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes while…
COMEDY: James Gregory
Watching comedian James Gregory doesn’t feel like a performance, but rather a conversational-style account of life’s oddities. Gregory speaks through experiences and having lived in Georgia he’s specifically in-the-know on Southern charm. His story-like chatter is hilariously homegrown and he’s quick to pick on fatties, fitness freaks, animal rights activists and folks lacking common sense.…
RECIPE: Bruce Moffett’s Grilled Swordfish
“When I was young, we would go to Skip’s Dock — a fish store on the water — and buy whatever had just come in. My favorite was swordfish.” Ingredients: Swordfish 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon juice and zest 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon chopped oregano 1 teaspoon chopped chives Salt…
THEATER: Tartuffe
The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival kicks off with a farce by the legendary Frenchman Moliere. Tartuffe — written in 1664 — is a classic, sharing similarities to Shakespearean comedies. Written in rhyming couplets, it tells the story of a strong-willed family that must protect its patriarch from being destroyed by a smooth-talking con man. For more…
RECIPE: Gene Briggs’ Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back pork ribs, about 4 pounds, each cut in half 2 ounces rib rub (see recipe below) 4 cups tomato sauce 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Creole or other spicy whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons dark…
Local comic creators to watch at HeroesCon 2011
Complain all you want about Charlotte (our sucky public transportation system and sucky football team, for example), but when it comes to our fair city’s annual comic book convention — HeroesCon — we can definitely brag that we host a truly word-class affair. Started in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of the Charlotte-based comic book…
SUMMER GUIDE 2011: An outdoor dining guide
Where are the best patios in Charlotte? The 200-seat patio of Village Tavern in SouthPark, one of the best known patios in Charlotte, has recently undergone a makeover and now sports two fire pits and soft seating. The view from the patio at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (5000 Whitewater Center Parkway) usually proves entertaining…
EXHIBIT: Abstraction Volume 2
This new exhibit is devoted to abstract art and features works by six artists from around the U.S.: Anne Raymond (whose piece “Slow Ride” is pictured) and Ralph Turturro of New York, Javier Lopez Barbosa of New Mexico, Cheryl Johnson of North Carolina and Hawaii, Cheryl Chapman of Kentucky and David Peterson of Georgia. Opening…
SUMMER GUIDE 2011: Charcoal grilling with the best
Part of the argument in favor of the charcoal grill stems from the belief that adding the massive gas grill to the backyard is, in reality, just cooking outside what you could have cooked inside. Charcoal advocates argue that to achieve that smoke-imbued flavor of cooking over a fire, you need, well, quite simply, a…
EXHIBIT: Blurring The Lines
This new exhibit will feature photography — specifically of drag performers — by Cate Eble. The works are meant to show physical transformations, as well as psychological changes behind the individuals (male and female) who gender cross. Eble hopes to leave folks questioning: “How does one define male and female? Is gender restricted to the…
SUMMER GUIDE 2011: Cool off with these summery fusions
Enjoying a refreshing cocktail on a hot summer’s day, whether you’re at a barbeque, sitting on the front porch, or hanging out at a club, is a pleasure that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While there are many standard summer cocktails, there’s no need to go down that same old boring road for the hundredth time.…
More Summer Events
COMEDY BOOTH PLAYHOUSE Charlotte Squawks: 7-YEAR BIT©#. Described as Broadway meets Saturday Night Live. This year’s show will feature 30 hilarious parodies. Adult language and content. June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June…
Oscar winner Ryan Bingham focuses on the long road ahead
When an actor/actress/director wins a major award such as an Oscar, the jobs and perks begin to flow in — major movie roles, higher pay days, etc. When a musician wins an Oscar, they’ll also get a fair share of offers, though it doesn’t usually have the same impact. Ryan Bingham won an Oscar in…
