The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 30, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The SOULcial at On The Roxx Southend
• Thursday Night Live featuring Simplified at Wet Willie's
• Mindelixir Presents Bass Church 5 at Neighborhood Theatre
• Latin Xstasy Thursdays at Halo
• Girl in a Coma at Tremont Music Hall
Celebrate with Dharma Lounge on Saturday as they ring in their anniversary!
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 29, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Master Mixologist Adam Seger at Mez
• Cornhole Golf at Jackalope Jack’s
• Red Door's Lingerie/Pajama party at Club Ice
• Shpongle at Neighborhood Theatre
• Pure Throwdown at Halo
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 28, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Power Mixer at Harvey B. Gantt Center
• Boots & Bikinis September at Whisky River
• Super Ape, Garotas Suecas and Andy the Doorbum at Snug Harbor
• Team Trivia at Nix Burgers & Brew
• College night at Black Bear Saloon
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 22, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Drunken Spelling Bee at Pub at Gateway
• Jersey Shore Mystery guest appearance at grand opening Wednesdays At Latorres
• Pure Hump dance contest at Halo
• Greensky Bluegrass at Double Door Inn
• R&B Live at Sunset Club
Well, the Halloween party press releases and notices are starting to come in.
Here's a teaser flyer from the folks at NC Music Factory.
For the latest updates, visit http://ncmusicfactory.com.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 21, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Rock the Runway at Whisky River
• Two Step Tuesdays at Prevue
• $3 Fat Tire Draft & 25% off All Tequilas at Attic Bar
• Open mic poetry at The Wine Up
• Jeremih (who sings that song "Birthday Sex") will be at Foreign Tuesdays at On The Roxx
Luna Lounge and Dharma Lounge celebrated their 1-year anniversaries on Wednesday night and instead of flipping a coin to decide what the move was, I gathered some friends and just hit both.
Luna was the first stop. Other than the flyer saying it was their 1st anniversary, there wasn't anything going on to suggest that this week was more unique than others. On the bright side DJ BroRabb was once again on his A-game and the conversations had while loitering outside was top notch. (Showing people how I can get to hidden files on their Blackberry without a password is quickly becoming a favorite party trick of mine, and one I'll never show a woman).
I convinced a couple Dharma regulars and friends of mine to try something different at Luna, and they were receptive not only to the music and vibe but also the drinks that were more generous with the alcohol than the chaser. Funniest moment, no doubt, is a picture of all of us surrounded by the black grown and sexy crowd with one of my friends wearing a Children of the Corn T-shirt. Culture clash.
Luna was what it always is, which is cool, but with 5th Element (where Cans used to be) stealing away some of its loyalist party-goers, it might be time for a twist soon.
Dharma was the move after midnight and it was awesome. It was like the old Dharma again, maybe because George Brazil was back in his former stomping grounds. It was like a movie scene, seriously. Packed dance floor, packed stage and poles. Patio was rammed, but instead of a lot of beef, it was all euphoric. Other than the long bar wait, everything was really really good, which can't be said every week there.
By far the highlight of the night for me was the security guy at Dharma. After being upset with him a few weeks ago when my car got broken into, he was cool and apologetic when we ran into each other at Amos' for Public Enemy. But then on my way out last Wednesday, he asked me about a West Charlotte shirt I had on recently. We're both alums. Then he asked me about an A&T shirt he saw me in prior. We're both alums. With those two facts, any animosity was lost because if there's anything I love, it's West Charlotte and A&T. Then a drunk blonde chick jumps in to say, "I know all about that. I'm from [somewhere not West Charlotte or A&T]," and us saying nearly in unison, "You don't know nothin' 'bout this, girl."
Many local news outlets today are reporting on the search for a missing 23-year-old woman. Valerie Hamilton (daughter of Concord police chief Merl Hamilton) was last seen Wednesday between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. at Thomas Street Tavern.
From the Charlotte Observer: "Police say Hamilton is 5 feet 3 and 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police also say she has a distinctive tattoo on the back of her neck – three stars in a horizontal design."
This is pretty scary. I've always felt super safe in Plaza Midwood (and actually many of the neighborhoods I frequent); in fact, there have been quite a few times I've left Thomas Street Tavern and walked to my car alone and didn't think anything of it. What resonates more is that I'm not much older than this woman.
This situation should serve as a reminder to us ladies, and everyone really, that although Charlotte has a great nightlife scene for us all to enjoy, bad things can and will happen — especially under the veil of darkness. As much as we'd like to think we are, we're not invincible, and we need to take measures to protect ourselves.
Here's hoping that everything turns out OK for Valerie.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to call 911 or contact a CMPD detective, 704-432-TIPS. Or information can be left with Crime Stoppers, 704-334-1600.
UPDATE, Sept. 20: They caught the dirty bastard who murdered her.
Don’t be a social loafer this weekend … or you’ll miss out on the first annual “Sip and Stroll: Art, Wine & Music Festival." This exciting event will be held outdoors at the EpiCentre. Tonight, come check out live jazz music and enjoy a delicious assortment of wine and appetizers. The event will take place all day Saturday, too — you can never have too much art, wine and music!
All three levels of the EpiCentre will be used to showcase artists booths with display and sale art as well as wine tasting from over 20 wineries. Art displays will include jewelry, painting, mixed media, ceramic, glass and more. Wineries present will include Redwood Creek, McWilliams, Red Rock and many more. Live jazz bands will be performing throughout the weekend, too. Look out for smooth jazz band, "5th and York", a band who has opened for nationally recording artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago. Sip, stroll and enjoy the last few summer nights! Sept 17; 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Sept 18; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $20 per day or $30 for 2 day pass. Kids 12 and under free. http://sipandstrollcharlotte.com/wordpress/
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