Trick or Treat? Halloween isn't just for the tricks ... sure, it has turned into "Dress Like a Slut Night" with so many girls going as "Slutty (insert occupation here)" — but despite the fact that it's hard to find costumes that'll cover your ass anymore, there were a lot of creative costumers out this Halloween. And as I made my rounds to judge various costume contests, I captured some of the winners .... Treat!
A blind Jake Delhomme seen at Coyote Joes — and even though just in costume, he still got boo'ed off stage during the costume contest. I also saw a Jake with a for sale sign on.
All the single ladies! Beyonce and her back-up dancers seen at Andrew Blair's
I am proud to announce that I have finally welcomed myself into the 21st century and am no longer a twit on Twitter — though still a twit in general. But I became twit-literate and created a Twitter page for the purpose of keeping you informed with up-to-the-second nightlife news.
@brittneycason you'll find tweets like ...
"Free glass of wine at Aquavina after show at Knight Theater. Knight Theater open house is Dec. 5 and they'll have karaoke on stage!"
"Jewel just dedicated a song to @ryanonair ...but he was in the bathroom, which @jacinda961 informed her - and the entire crowd"
"Paging all groupies and gold diggers: the entire NY Knicks team is at the BLT bar in the Ritz Carlton right now, but more importantly they have organic cocktails here!"
"Free parking across from Bentley's RSVP on Church and at Luna Lounge on College - all walking distance to Uptown ... just saying"
"I just had a girl brag to me about sleeping with Tucker Max...what am I suppose to do? Pat her on the back on say "Congrats on the Herpes"
"Andy Roddick is in Charlotte and seeking suggestions for nightlife ... where should I tell him to go?"
"Why do women always complain about men leaving the toilet seat up? ... they never complain when we leave it down"
"Carl Edwards just limped by me DURING the race - was he injured from the wreck? No, he broke his foot playing frisbee"
... so follow me, on Twitter, not home at night because that would be weird.
My friends all call me a dirty hippie — yes, to my face — but I beg to differ … I’m more like a hygienic hippie. I mean, sure, I do hot yoga, but I shower afterward. I just prefer holistic medicines over Western ones. That was, until last week when I found myself in an extraordinary amount of pain and sicker than I’ve ever been in my life. I even broke out the half a bottle of Hydrocodone that I hoarded from an accident I was in back in 2006.
What does one say to their favorite celebrity upon meeting them? Most people might say, “Love you work!” or “You are an inspiration.”
I, on the other hand, told Jewel: “Your first album got me through my awkward adolescent years.”
“Mine too,” she laughed.
Well since adolescence, Jewel has gone country, but I am apparently still awkward.
Jewel will be at the new Knight Theater tonight with Meiko... want to go and perhaps relive your adolescence?
Well then e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com and sing to me a couple lines of a Jewel song.
Tickets compliments of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. If you don't win, don't fret - you can still purchase tickets here.
At least come to check out the new Knight Theater Uptown.
The last stop before the stadium coming from Center City (where beers are reasonably priced) is an interesting little cafe Uptown.
I didn't even know the place existed until I walked by it and was offered a beer "to go."
As in, buy a beer from their patio beer tub and keep walking down the street with it. Last I checked, that was illegal. But everywhere I looked, everyone was already just walking around, beer in hand — passing cops in crosswalks on their way to the stadium.
I felt like I had died and gone to New Orleans. So do we abide by a different game book of laws on game day and the container one gets benched?
So I called and asked ... no, the law does not get lifted on game days, the cops are just busy. So, they can bust you ... but not if you're in a private parking lot, they informed me. Either way, if you pour your beer into a styrofoam cup the foam it makes it appear like hot chocolate ... I mean, that's what I heard.
The Backstreet Boys are back alright ... and coming to Charlotte to headline Gravedigger's Ball at Dixie's Tavern this Saturday, Oct. 24
Even if you don't hold the same enthusiasm for the Backstreet Boys as say, a 13-year-old girl, Gravediggers Ball is still the biggest Halloween party of the year. The kick-off for "Dress Like a Slut Night."
When preparing your costume for the $1,500 costume contest keep in mind its Gravedigger's Ball, not "Golddigger's Ball."
Gravedigger's Ball will also feature Who’s Bad, the Michael Jackson Tribute Band, Priscilla Renea whose hit song, "Dollhouse," is on the radio now, as well as DJ Moe from Manhattan.
Trick or Treat? While some will be putting the trick in trick or treat, I meanwhile just have the treat for you ... tickets to Gravedigger's Ball. But rather than coming to my door, all you have to do is e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com and tell me your favorite Backstreet Boys song.
Tonight at Villa Francesca's from 7 - 10 p.m. there will be a charity pizza party to "Take a Slice out of Cancer."
The pizza will be topped with local celebs such as FOX Morning Rising's Mark Mathis and Anna Koiman, Panther players Dante Rosario, Jon Beason, and Charles Godfrey, Bobcats Raymond Felton, and Mayor Pat McCrory - and they'll be making their own pizzas that you can try.
I'll be tossing and topping my own pizza as well. I wouldn't necessarily recommend trying mine however; the best thing I cook is cereal, and I can make a mean PB&J
Cost is $15 at the door (price includes event t-shirt) and there will also be a silent auction to help raise additional funds because all the pizza proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
What's that? ... Thought you'd never ask. Well, right now it's a construction site, but it will be the new ballroom shared between the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center. The first event to be held here is the NRA National Convention in May of 2010. Looks like it'll be done by then don't you think?
Brotha Fred's AM Mayhem at the Little Black Dress party at Halo. Nice dress, Cubby... that's a trash bag.
No Michael Waltripp does not have a harem ... those are all MY girls. We ran into him (and he into our picture) at the Enso grand opening in the EpiCentre.
O.A.R comes to "This Town" ... to the NC Music Factory Uptown Amphitheater and Whisky River.
I'll be at the NASCARnival, but I'll be missing out on a lot in Charlotte this weekend while I drink and watch people drive.
My party picks for this weekend ...
FRIDAY: Lil Gaga will be at BAR Charlotte. Yes, I just promoted a party at BAR Charlotte. But there's a little Lady Gaga performing! That and BAR Charlotte is turning 14 years old, and it's having its birthday party this weekend. BAR Charlotte is the oldest bar in Uptown, yet it has a night for 13 and up, making the bar older than some of its patrons. People hate on BAR Charlotte all the time (guilty!), but that place has the shelf life of canned corn. Whereas a lot of bars expire more quickly... like milk.
SATURDAY: The Krawl in Plaza Midwood goes pink to "Save the Ta-Tas" in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Emphasis on the tatas because Big Momma's House of Burlesque will be at the Common Market, while La Petite Mort Burlesque will be at SOUL Gastrolounge. The breastacular krawl is 6 - 11 p.m. and afterwards you can stay in the Midwood hood to see Robot Johnson at CAST Theater. There's also a bunch of music going on.
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