Local LGBT events partner for the first time

Series of events raises questions about Uptown

Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files

A teen lies dead — but who's the real killer?

We can't afford war

Weekly horoscope July 7-13, 2010

The Young Veins find a new direction

Book Review: Roxana Shirazi's The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage

CD Review: The Roots' How I Got Over

CD review: Evelynn Rose

CL previews upcoming concerts (July 7-12)

Judging Snooki and look-alikes

This week's new releases (7/6/2010)

A quick rundown of some of the new albums hitting stores today.

Win tickets to Counting Crows on July 14

We're giving away two tickets to the July 14 concert.

10-in-10 CD reviews

Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each.

Live review: Michael Bublé

Crooner entertains large crowd at Time Warner Cable Arena on July 10, 2010.

Smashing Pumpkins release fifth track

Hopscotch Music Festival schedule released

Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene among those scheduled to perform.

Criticism from all angles

Not everyone agrees with everyone, that's the beauty of an opinion.

Victor Wooten tonight (July 8)

Bass pl

Local Leak: Eyes of the Elders' "American Man" (Video)

New video from Eyes of the Elders.

Live review: Mad Tea Party

Local rockabilly quartet JT and the Dragpipes opens.

Variety of N.C.-based bands tonight (July 9)

Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Asheville all represented in town tonight.

CD Review: Childish Gambino's Culdesac

Comedian and co-star of NBC's Community proves his side project is more than just noise.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse: Beauty and the beasts

The Last Airbender: Let's hope so

Chloe, The Crazies among new DVD reviews

Cheap Thrills 2010: 50 fun things to do for $5 or less

Who says nonfiction can't be entertaining?

Comic review: Green Hornet No. 5

Theater review: Barefoot in the Park

One dollar margaritas shine in SouthPark

Where to find local peaches

Coconut macaroons

It's incredibly easy to make these cute, chewy cookies.

S'more Cupcakes

Too cheap to purchase a $30 blow torch, I've designed my own version of a s'more cupcake with a marshmallow fluff buttercream, graham cracker cake base, and chocolate filling in the middle.

Celebrity Chef Tour comes to Blue

Chefs are coming to Charlotte for The James Beard Foundation's fundraiser Celebrity Chef Tour, being at Blue Restaurant and Bar.

Will working the graveyard shift put you in one sooner?

Carolina races attract national attention

Is her fantasy scenario based on fact?

Old man falls up escalator

Alvin Greene: the new G.I. Joe?

A wtf moment!?

Creative Living: A peek into some cool rentals

In this week's cover story, Creative Loafing is offering you the opportunity to peer into some of your neighbors’ homes

The powerful Sen. Graham

Justin Smith

Marcus Kiser

your favorite finger and why? "Right index, it was injured once, never quite heeled right, i think it actually aids in my drawing ability."

Today's Top(less) 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Monday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Friday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Viagra leads to more STDs?

Maybe it's time to educate older people on what sex is like in the 21st century when doctors hand them the little blue pill.

A tale of two pastors

Just think about this, if it cost money to molest boys in the flock, this would've been brought to an end a long time ago.

Senior advertising executive named Creative Loafing Associate Publisher

This just in from the folks here at Creative Loafing:

Today's Top 5: Monday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Weekender, July 9-11

Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.

EPA tightens reins on dirty coal

This is great news for all breathers.

Sen. Burr not worried about oily ads

The senator has accepted nearly half a million dollars from oil companies.

Too many owe too much, state suffers

Where does our tax money go, anyway?

'Jellyfish gone wild'

Houston, we have a problem.

Today's Top 5: Friday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Same-sex parents win court victory

Today's Top 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Tea Party: 'What? Us Racist?!'

The NAACP is holding its national convention this week, where the group will propose a resolution “condemning racism within the Tea Party movement.”

Today's Top 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

I Am Love: Amore, Italian-style

Those who stick with foreign import will be amply rewarded.

What's Fannie's and Freddie's problem with green?

Who says mortgage lenders get to decide how to regulate construction?

Shocker: BP's promises not worth much

Company has only skimmed or burned about 60 percent -- total -- of the oil it promised to clean up in ONE day.

The State of North Carolina vs. pimento cheese

California's NAACP backs legalization

Organization calls it a "civil rights issue."

Tell the EPA what you think about coal ash regulation

This isn't an issue we're removed from. This is an issue that's affects us all.

Here comes the drought again

Water -- and energy -- conservation tips.

Opening Friday

What's new in theaters this weekend.

The right's weird soccerphobia

Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, July 13-17

Here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte this week.

Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, July 6-9

Here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte this week.

Lou-zanna OKs guns in church. Nuts or what?

Rare fish may affect Duke Energy's dam licenses

How's a fish supposed to spawn around these parts?

The summer of oil

... the first of many.

Today's Top 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

What is a smart grid, anyway?

Our current grid is based on 1960s technology.

Alvin Greene action figures win!

Our crazy 'war on drugs'

Hell yeah they are, but this is no surprise.

Seven Spanish-speaking officers sworn into police department

CMPD'S diverse new recruits hope to put Charlotte's Latino community at ease

Q.C. leaders preparing to woo DNC

We can handle the chaos and the publicity with characteristic Southern grace.

The powerful Sen. Graham

The South Carolina senator likes being disliked.

Cyrus worth getting to know

Offbeat film mixes dark humor with sympathetic characterizations.

Dr. Oz talks health in lecture

Dr. Oz visits Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville for a lecture, titled "All About You."

Drink of the week: $1 margaritas every day

San Antonio's Modern Mexican offers a varied margarita list and 60 tequilas on hand.

Tonight's Top 5, 07/12/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 12, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Tonight's Top 5, 07/08/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 8, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Free concert: Bell Biv DeVoe

The Summer Concert Series continues at Pavilion at EpiCentre this Saturday.

Tonight's Top 5, 07/06/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 6, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Tonight’s Top 5, 07/09/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 9, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Brittney After Dark goes behind the bar, for charity

Brittney guests bartends at Whisky River for charity.

A Summer Scrapbook of Shenanigans

Snooki and girls in bikinis in a Scrapbook of Shenanigans, don't worry Snooki is not in a bikini!

Breaking Nightlife News: Big Ben reopens in new location after fire

The clock restarts on Big Ben Pub.

Kalu opens, Courtside

Kalu Asian Kitchen and Bar opens in Uptown

Hong Kong Vintage's July coupon

Print this off and present it at the Plaza Midwood vintage shop to get your 15 percent discount.

Major clearance sale at Sloan and Step by Sloan

Sloan and STEP by Sloan are selling summer- and it's 50 percent off!

Lore Emelio launches E-boutique

Shopping for quality, locally crafted accessories from the convenience of home? Love it.

The Pink Hanger's summer clearance sale

The Pink Hanger kicks off their Summer Clearance Sale with prices to make your mouth water.

Street Style: 'I'm with the skater boy'

Street Style: Pretty fly for a plaid guy

Street Style: Fun in the sundress

"It's a pretty sundress on a pretty sunny day".