The reality show Big Brother is casting for its 12th season tomorrow at Strike City. Casting is from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Download the application here.
And here's the press release:
Charlotte, NC (April 30, 2010) – Last year, Matthews native Jordan Lloyd suddenly found herself a half-million dollars richer, taking top prize on the popular reality show “Big Brother.” Now CBS is returning to the Queen City in search of a new set of House Guests to live together this summer and compete on its hit program.Casting producers from CBS will interview potential House Guests on Saturday, May 1, from 12 to 3 p.m. at StrikeCity, inside EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte. According to CBS rules, applicants must be at least 21 years old, be a citizen of the United States and be available to live in Los Angeles for approximately 100 days. Further eligibility requirements are available online at CBS.com.
Entering its 12th season, “Big Brother” focuses on a group of strangers, known as House Guests, living together twenty-four hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world, but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months. House Guests compete for the chance to win a $500,000 grand prize by avoiding weekly eviction. More information about “Big Brother” is available at CBS.com.
Good luck!
There’s always that one person in life whom you look up to as a mentor. Someone who does exactly what you aspire to do, and does it so well, you hope to achieve just half their talent. And it’s those mentors that have inspired a new pub on Carmel Road: Old Pro .
Of course, I didn’t know about the concept when I first drove by. All I saw was the humongous patio. Easily one of the biggest decks in Charlotte, the patio captures a laid-back, “I’m on vacation” vibe. The palm trees as you walk up, the slanted wooden roof, and the huge deck fans — heck, even the string lights — all make you feel as though you should be overlooking a beach with a big ass margarita in hand.
The inside is just as calming and full of character. Little touches like the green walls, the plaid aprons on the wait staff, and the plaid around the photo hangings gave it a wee feel for the Scottish Highlands. One eye-catching feature is the stained glass windows that appear in random spots of the pub. One in particular has the O of the Pub’s name accented by a stained glass plaque.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, April 30, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Golf Night at Piedmont Town Center
• Town Tavern Derby
• Lamb Handler & The Mangles at Elwood's
• Savoir Faire at The Forum
• Actual Proof at Double Door Inn
Can you believe May is here already? Here's one way you can celebrate. (Click the flyer to purchase tix.)
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, April 29, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• College night featuring Battle of the Bands at City Limits Saloon
• Mac Arnold's Blues Festival at Morehead Street Tavern
• Grand opening of Buffalo Wild Wings at NASCAR Hall of Fame
• Karaoke with One-Eyed Willie at Yesteryears
• Naughty Nurses at Bar Charlotte
Mexican wrestling. Hmm.
Thursdays nights are when the weekly SHIPROCKED! parties go down, hosted by Scott Weaver. If you've never been, maybe this week should be the week you check it out. It seems they've got some Mexican wrestling planned.
What does that mean, exactly?
It seems the ladies of the Gore Gore Luchadors, Female Wrestlers Extrodinaire will be going down in the ring ... er, actually, on the back patio of Snug Harbor.
Admission is free, but bring some cash to bet on your favorite wrestler. All proceeds are going to benefit the Haiti Relief Fund.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, April 28, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Paschal Promotions presents "Driving It Straight" to M5
• Brazwell's 1st year anniversary party
• K.I.S.S. Wednesdays (Kiss Lounge's new college night)
• Ladies night at Coyote Joe's
• Red Light Special at Suite
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, April 27, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• All-American Couple at Tilt
• Paul Mitchell/LA East Fashion Show at Loft 1523
• Country Tuesdays at Snug Harbor
• Trivia at Common House
• Quincy on the patio at Philosopher's Stone
By the looks of things, there was nothing “blue” at all about the Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend’s (CWFW) popular Big Bottles and Blues event last Friday. In fact, it was downright festive. Then again, how could it not be? It was a perfectly clear, warm spring night with good music and bottles and bottles ... and bottles ... of wine.
Held in Gateway Village, the shindig drew hundreds of wine and beer drinkers to sample selections from over 50 wineries and breweries. In addition, a bar was set up offering liquor concoctions like Mojitos and martinis.
Following the sound of a little background music from The Robert Foley Band that could be heard down block, I literally meandered through the white fences that were set up around the perimeter to act as barricades against those who were not supposed to be there. Me? A party crasher? Not hardly. I was supposed to be there, badge and all. But the official entranceway proved to be a little too elusive for my short amount of patience.
Once inside, I was bummed to find that they had run out of the nice large, heavy commemorative wine glasses from which everyone was swigging their vino of choice. Luckily, I managed to finagle one from a friend (thanks, Carlton!) because from what I could tell there was to be no wine drinking in anything other than those glasses.
There were constant and generous pours of every kind of red, white and blush you could think of, with red seeming to be the overwhelming choice judging by the stains on mouth and remnants left in long-forgotten wineglasses which littered the tables. Luckily, there was also plenty of Figi water available to dilute the notorious effects of consuming too much of those fermented grapes.
Besides the comedy of me trying to balance my wineglass, my blackberry, and a pen and pad, the attendees who thought, no, apparently believed, that they were great dancers was classic. One gentlemen performed a mean 1960s Swim dance routine while others, well, let's just say they looked more like they were dancing to the words of the songs versus any actual rhythm.
Two years ago when I first attended the CWFW, it was to take part in a basic wine knowledge class. It was early in the day on a Saturday, involved classroom desks and chairs, a worksheet and very meticulous pours by a waitstaff at Johnson & Wales. A decidedly different experience from Friday night, but both events and for that matter, all the other ones going on this weekend, are great ways to spend a couple days for any wine drinker or foodie or anyone, really, looking for something different to do. Plus, it’s for a good cause.
Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, the proceeds from this event benefited the CWFW’s 2010 recipients: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Council for Children’s Rights, Johnson & Wales University, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and the W.I.S.H. Program (Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing). Founded in 1989 by a group of civic-minded wine and food enthusiasts, the Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend has contributed over $3.2 million dollars to the local community since then.
Saturday night my buddy and I hit up Tilt's 3-year anniversary party. The complimentary draft was a-flowing and the glasses of Three Olives vodka were a-tinkling.
And I have to say, not being a frequent drinker, my new favorite flavor of vodka is the Three Olives Vodka Rangtang. This juice of the vodka gods comes in an orange-colored bottle and tastes of a blend of orange and tangerines. Mixed with Sprite, you've practically got orange soda! Yum!
But like I said, I'm a lightweight, so I appreciate not actually TASTING liquor. But I know there are others out there that complain a glass 3/4 filled with the hard stuff isn't hard enough. Have you tried this new flavor? What do you think?
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