Last week, I went country… back to my roots (and to Coyote Joe's).
You can take the chick out of Dixie, but you can never take the Dixie out of the chick. In 8th grade, my friends and I used to have our parents drop us off at “The Round Up” on the weekends — which was a barn converted into a dance floor with a band where people of all ages line danced. But then after a while we used that as an excuse to meet up and then snuck off to some high school or college party. We got caught eventually, and needless to say, I was never allowed to go to the round up again… and I haven’t country line danced since.
That is, until I went to Coyote Joe’s last week for their FREE line dancing lessons. First thing my friend and I noticed is that most of the dance moves don’t require any hand movements… it truly is the boot scootin' boogy. We figure it’s so they can hold their beers. As the instructor was going through the eight counts, I found myself naturally incorporating hip-hop moves into each step... and I couldn't help it. I call it "hick-hop"...
After three wins in a row, you are probably contemplating jumping on the Bobcats bandwagon, aren't ya? Well, all aboard because these 'Cats might actually go to the playoffs this year. And I got your ticket on the wagon and to the game this Saturday, Jan. 9, against the Grizzles. Grrrr
I have more VIP passes for the Front Court Bar, which is in fact a bar within the arena. And there's a game on the court and a DJ in the bar ...
The tickets will also include admittance to the after party hosted by the Lady Cats. You see, games are typically over at 9 – 9:30 p.m., which is a weird time in nightlife where it's too early to go out to a bar, but too late to go home then come back out. So, the Bobcats alleviate that problem and occupy you in the interim.
I have five pairs of passes to give away to whoever can riddle me this ...
Why is it that in a sporting complex the men's restroom line is always longer than that of the women's, yet the women's line takes twice as long ... why do women take so long? What are they doing in there? I am a woman and I don’t even get it- personally, I am in and out and back to my seat.
... or, just be the first to e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com with subject line: Bobcats
Shaq is so big his head doesn't even fit into the frame of the photo!
Yes, there is a VIP section in the arena, just like a club. The arena even has its own VIP entrance ... and I got your ticket through it. You see, since I give my own little play-by-play for the Bobcats Break blog, I get to give away free tickets on Brittney After Dark. I'll always have my CL reader's backs! I got several pairs of "VIP Invitations" to the game this Saturday against the Utah Jazz starting at 7 p.m.
The passes will get you into the game and into the Front Court Bar. The Front Court bar is a full bar with a live DJ, and you can even eat there too - they have a full out buffet, with a meat slicer on staff and all.
All you have to do to win them is e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com and beg for it ;)
I need a breather from blogging...
Like an athlete who has to exert her body on a daily basis… I am an artist who has to exert my creative mind muscles on the daily – not to mention stay up late considering this is an after-dark blog ... the bags under my eyes are getting so big I can put my groceries in them. And just like athletes, I need an off season too … a mental off season. So I am taking a leave of absence from Brittney After Dark, so I can work on Brittney the published author.
I will still publish my column in CL and post a blog a week … and don't worry, I'll still be giving away free shit. Starting with a massage.
The first thing I did to try and relax my tired mind – was give my body a good rub down. I went and got a massage from Jennifer Jackson who left Urbana Tea Bar to open up her own spa in Dilworth - Drift Spa.
This is going to sound really perverted when I say this … but no one has ever touched me better. But there was nothing kinky about it – she just worked out all my kinks. And that includes my knots and mental clutter.
Cason-Point: I am giving away a 60 minute Fusion massage from Drift Spa.
In all honestly, I want to keep it myself — but since I am so grateful for you reading my posts and sticking with me, I am going to share Jennifer’s hands with you … the first person to e-mail me to bid me adieu and promises me that you’ll buy an advanced copy of my book, wins. But keep in mind that this e-mail is as valid as a contract and a pinky swear ... so by winning this massage you would be obligated by blog law to buy my book.
And I'll still be updating my Twitter with breaking nightlife news! Follow me.
Peace out cub scouts!
How to get ready for a red carpet event … in Charlotte.
But the thing is… it's Charlotte. Your dress may not end up splattered in the pages of US Weekly next to Kim Kardashian with the caption: “Who wore it best?” with some not-so-smart-ass commentary from Joan Rivers. However, although there are a variety of semi-formal and black tie events in Charlotte, each one is guaranteed to have at least some of the same faces — thus the same eyes seeing your dress. Not that it really matters what other people think… Recycling is good for the environment and your wallet…
But there’s nothing better than getting all dolled up and debuting a new dress — it still has the same allure of playing dress-up and make-believe as a child. And I just make believe it’s a real red-carpet event.
So many events — so little dresses (and typically these dresses are literally little). Last year, former Paid to Party girl Sarah Aarthurn and I wore the same dress from L.A. East on New Year's Eve… and we had to deliberately plan not to both wear it for Bartender’s Ball. But there’s a way to increase your wardrobe repertoire without increasing your credit card bill.
While I was in Lotus looking for a dress to wear to Second String Santa, I told the owner Effie Loukas, that I should have a stock option in her store with how much money I spend there — then she told me that she rents her closet! And she essentially has one of everything that’s ever been on the Lotus rack — so, I went over to her place to play dress up.
I went into this closet …
… and came out with this entire ensemble – shoes, dress, and earrings: $30
And everytime someone complimented my dress I had no problem telling them... "Thanks, it's a rental!"
With New Years and Bartender’s Ball coming up – hit up Effie’s closet for her “Just for the Night” collection. Contact her at effie@lotuslook.com
Return of the G... Back by popular demand (and by dbraun Promotions) is Video DJ Roonie G. The G returns this Saturday to Mez slash EpiCentre Theaters.
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They are converting the larger theater into a full on night club equip with a dance floor and bars. Big screen... big party.
Wanna go? First two people that e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com get a pair of tickets to the theater ... for the party. Ready, set, send!
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 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.
No, everything doesn't suck!
It's the 3rd Everything Doesn't Suck Party at Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. The FREE party on Thursday, Oct. 22 will celebrate fun and all the good things in life -- reason enough for a party, no?
There will be live music from Horse Ghost and Hot Hand Spirits, door prizes, ticket giveaways, massages, and drink specials including $3 Red Stag drinks (it's bourbon that tastes like black cherry!).
See you there!
I figure that considering the best place to go to get free shit is a NASCAR race, that I should give away a lot of free shit on race week ... involving NASCAR superstars.
The National Tailgating League will be holding tournaments at the track this weekend, and you can secure a spot in it right now (fo' free, no fee).
The Friday tournaments are at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Raise your hand if you want in ... or e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com
The NTL presented by Budweiser will be set up right by the track on the corner of Morehead and Highway 29, adjacent to the racetrack, so stop by the Porta-Party before you go in, and play some Cornhole - there is free play (practice, if you will) in between the tournaments. Saturdays tournaments are at 12, 2 and 4:30 p.m.
The NTL is giving away free shit too as the proceeds for this weekend's NTL tournament will go to benefit the Kasey Kahne Foundation.
And as for the free shit at NASCAR races — I have accumulated samples of tums, tylenol, gum, lotion, energy drinks, vitamins, candy ... moonshine. So, if you don't win entry into the tournament, you can still make out like a bandit at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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