Most folks have experienced the unfortunate event of receiving a horrid holiday sweater as a gift. It's enough to leave you wondering just how you got on the naughty list, or on a list even lower than naughty, since you got this instead of a lump of coal. But, for those of you who felt obligated to keep the dreadful unworn sweater, it now has a purpose, that is, thanks to Dixie's Tavern. The bar will host an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest on Saturday, Dec. 19. Prizes will be awarded in categories for "Ugliest Guy's Sweater" and "Ugliest Girl's Sweater." So, if you still have that ugly sweater, throw it on. If not, hit up your local thrift store for an assortment of holiday sweater rejects. In addition, during the festivities free draft beer and an appetizer buffet will be available, as well as drink specials and other prizes (including tickets to Dixie's Tavern's New Year's Eve party and free gift certificates). 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dixie's Tavern, 301 E. 7th St. www.dixiecharlotte.com.
— Anita Overcash
If you'd rather steer clear of Uptown, but still want to sport your ugly holiday sweater, head out to The Sunset Club. Charlotte Junior Chamber is proud — why? I'm not sure — to present "The Best Ugly Christmas Sweater Party" Saturday night from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com.
Here’s a list of the top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Dec. 18, as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The "Original" Naughty Xmas Party at Luna Lounge
• Buff Faye FA, LA, LA, Labulous Holifaye Drag Dinner at Hartigan's
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest at Town Tavern
• Alloy: The Extra-Special “Holiday Horror” Edition at Dammit Janet
• Free Music Night with Sol Driven Train at Double Door Inn
Here’s a list of the top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Dec. 17, as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Nachle's Bollywood Dance Party at Cosmos Ballantyne
• Family Feud Night at Petra's
• Customer Appreciation Holiday Party at The Men's Club
• Kris Allen concert at Amos' Southend
• Suite's Facebook Friends Holiday Party
Here’s a list of the top five nightlife-related events tonight, Dec. 16, as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Sex and the City Wednesdays at Apostrophe Lounge
• Wednesday night dance lessons/karaoke with Roxy C Moorecox at Petra's
• Absolutely Free Wednesdays at Club Ice
• Drinking Liberally at Dolce Vita
• Pop Life at Luna Lounge
The Gin Mill Christmas Party is this Wednesday!
Expect Santa Bag giveaways, drink specials, and take your picture with the world's smallest Santa Claus (from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.).
Click here to print out a flyer to redeem one free drink.
1411 S. Tryon St.
704-373-0782
Here’s a list of the top five nightlife-related events tonight, Dec. 15, as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Bad Sweater Contest at Tilt
• Carolina Live Music Society Xmas Party at Double Door Inn
• All Star Break at Whisky River
• Big Boss Beer Tasting at Cosmos in Ballantyne
• Open mic poetry at The Wine Up
Where the hell did 2009 go? Here I am, compiling this comprehensive list of New Year's Eve parties, wondering where my year went. Anywhoo ... if you haven't decided how you'll be ringing in 2010, see below. And remember, advance tickets are always cheaper! (If you'd like to add your event to this ever-growing list e-mail me at kimberly.lawson@cln.com.) Happy holidays!
• 2010 New Year’s Eve All Inclusive Extravaganza at The Plaza Hotel Carowinds. Includes all you can drink (beer and wine) and appetizers. Bar open till 5 a.m. $40. 3695 Foothills Way, Fort Mill. 704-222-9407. www.dnoche.com
• 2nd Annual Black Tie Ball at Mez. Watch the unveiling of the 2010 movie star portraits, along with a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Call for more info, 704-971-2400. 210 E. Trade St. www.mezcharlotte.com
• 5th Annual NBA/NFL New Year's Eve Millionaires Bash at Club 935. Hosted by various Bobcats and Panthers players. Party favors, balloon drops, champagne toast. $20 in advance. Tickets available at www.ez-tixx.com. 8:30 p.m. 935 S. Summit Ave. www.club935.com
• 7th Annual Back to the Future Bash at The Breakfast Club. Party favors, champagne toast and confetti blast at midnight. $20 before Dec. 30, $25 after. 225 N. College St. www.that80sclub.com
• A Lost in Vegas Countdown to NYE 2010 at Alley Cat. Featuring DJ Neumonic and The Chris Lane Band. 18 and up welcome. 9 p.m. 314 N. College St. www.thealleycat.com
• Blackout New Year's Eve Party at Allure. Free buffet till 10 p.m. Free champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. Free cover till 11 p.m. with Facebook RSVP. 1508 S. Mint St. 704-333-8555. www.allurerestaurant.com
• Bowl in the New Year at Strike City. Champagne toast at midnight with specials on bottles of champagne, discounted rates on bowling all night, prizes and give-a-ways ALL night long. $20.10 per hour from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 210 E. Trade St. www.strikecitycharlotte.com
• Cotton Club New Year's Eve Affair at Tempo. Hosted by V 101.9's Chirl Girl. Open bar. Champagne toast at midnight, prize giveaways. $25 advance tickets. 9 p.m. 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. www.tempocharlotte.com
• Danse Kamp 2010 at Tremont Music Hall. Paparazzi and 12th Planet. All ages all night. Tickets start at $15, $20 at the door. 9 p.m. 400 W. Tremont Ave. www.tremontmusichall.com
• Decadence, Decay and the Demimonde at Fiji Sushi Bar and Kashmir Nightclub. Champagne toast at midnight, sponsor giveaways all night, live entertainment and more. Music by DJ 208. Admission starts at $25, VIP $75. 9 p.m. 116 West 5th St. www.bandtastic.com/kashmirnye
• Eyes Wide Shut NYE 2010 party at Halo. $2,010 money drop at midnight, free champagne toast, complimentary hors d’oeuvres 8 p.m.-10 p.m., performance dancers, late-night Danish and coffee. Advance tickets for $25. Call 704-246-1752 for more information. 820 Hamilton St. www.haloclt.com
• Final New Year's Eve Celebration at CANS. Open bar, Champagne and delectable buffet to snack on. $60. 9 p.m. 500 W. 5th St. www.cansbar.com/charlotte
• First Night Charlotte. $10 button admission. For more information, visit www.firstnightcharlotte.com.
• ‘Forever Young’ New Year’s Eve Event at Therapy. Starts at $35. 10 p.m. 401 N. Tryon St. Call 704-582-9818 for more info. http://nxl21charlotteforeveryoung.eventbrite.com
• Grand Royale, First Fridays Charlotte NYE Celebration at The Fillmore. Unlimited drinks. Sounds by DJ Magic. 9 p.m. 820 Hamilton St. 704-549-5555. www.livenation.com
• Hot Dog Eating Contest, with Treephort, PPR, Hectagons, and Gore Gore Luchadores at Milestone. 18 and up. 3400 Tuckaseegee Road. www.themilestoneclub.com
• In:Dharma We Trust New Year’s Eve 2010 at Dharma Lounge. Olivier Desmet with support from Arthur Bros. and Nat Eichler. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 9 p.m. 1440 S. Tryon St. http://charlotte.going.com/dharmaNYE2010
• Jeff Dunham at Time Warner Cable Arena. 7 p.m. www.timewarnercablearena.com
• Jim Garrett and Friends at Smokey Joe's. Food and drink specials. $5. 10 p.m. 510 Briar Creek Road.
• Keller Williams and the “Added Bonus” at Neighborhood Theatre. $30-$40. 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
• La Rumba New Year's Eve party at Crave. DJ Alex from Mix master entertainment, formally a special MTV guest DJ. Kitchen open at 3 a.m. Tapas and dessert buffet. 500 W. 5th St. 704-335-0588. www.cravedessertbar.com
Here's a list of the top five nightlife-related events tonight, Dec. 14, as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Bill Hanna's Jingle Bill Ball at Grand Central
• The last Laugh A Latte at PJ's Lounge
• Manic Mondays at Wild Wing Cafe in University
• Neil Hamburger, Daiquiri, Derek Dexter Ghent at Snug Harbor
• Blue Monday at Tutto Mondo
Thinking of the average Christmas party might conjure up images of red and green attire, mistletoe and eggnog — but ... Vikings? Not so much. Well, that is, unless you roll with Nasty Promotions. The now-infamous "Nasty" crew is presenting an alternative to the ordinary Xmas soiree with "A Very Horny Christmas," a Nordic-themed holiday bash that's set to go down Dec. 12 at the Visulite Theatre.
The event will feature live music by Iron Cordoba, "blood eggnog wrestling" from The Gore-A-Licious Girls, Mistress Collette's Brutal Holiday Torture, an appearance by the bearded man in red (Yes, Santa, and folks will get the chance to sit on his lap, too), a costume contest and more.
Tracie Nasta, mastermind of Nasty Productions, has been in the music/party biz for 11 years, bringing a variety of offbeat productions to Charlotte. Past parties have included '60s-, '70s-, and '80s-themed parties, as well as a white-trash-themed shindig, among others.
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