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Vol. 31, No. 44

Best of The Blotter 2017

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News & Views

Cover
Best of The Blotter 2017

Our annual celebration of Charlotte's dumbest criminals and most bizarre police incidents
by Ryan Pitkin
Tags: Cover, The Blotter, bizarre crime, CMPD, gun control, financial scams, burglary, fails

The Blotter
News of the Weird: Paint the Town

Bizarre but true stories from around the world
by Andrews McMeel Syndication
Tags: The Blotter, News of the Weird, Andrews McMeel, bizarre

Music

Interviews
Anthony Hamilton's Old Singing Partner, Eliah, Releases Sophomore Album

Comin' from where he's from
by Mark Kemp
Tags: Interviews, Charlotte music, Charlotte R&B, R&B, rhythm 'n' blues, soul, urban, Eliah, Eliah Soul, Anthony Hamilton

Music Features
Musicians Find Their Jam at Smokey Joe's Cafe

Charlotte steps to the mic
by Pat Moran
Tags: Features, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Dive bars, Dive clubs, rock clubs, blues, roots music, Charlotte music

Vibes
Listen Up: Nige Hood Gets Folky on 'Local Vibes'

Episode 22
by Ryan Pitkin and Mark Kemp
Tags: Local Vibes, Nige Hood, This is Folk Rap, folk rap

Vibes
PREMIERE: Jon Lindsay Confronts Racism and Homophobia in "Zebulon"

Former Charlotte musician collaborates with members of the Mountain Goats and Sarah Shook's Disarmers on new single.
by Mark Kemp
Tags: Jon Lindsay, Zebulon, music, protest music, Charlotte music

Film

Reviews
Towering performance elevates Downsizing

Rating: ***
by Matt Brunson
Tags: Reviews, film, review, Matt Brunson, Downsizing, Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Hong Chau

Reviews
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle swings and scores

Rating: ***
by Matt Brunson
Tags: Reviews, film, review, Matt Brunson, Jumanji, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan

Reviews
Molly's Game worth playing

Rating: ***
by Matt Brunson
Tags: Reviews, film, review, Matt Brunson, Molly's Game, Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba

View from the Couch
Dunkirk, Election, mother! among new home entertainment titles

This week's reviews of what's new on Blu-ray, DVD and Streaming
by Matt Brunson
Tags: View from the Couch, film, review, View From The Couch, Blu-ray, DVD, Matt Brunson, Doc Hollywood, Dunkirk, Election, mother!, One Million BC, Stronger, Amy

Arts

Feature
Carey J. King's 'Photo Walks' Bring Photography Scene Together

Shots all around
by Ryan Pitkin
Tags: Feature, Carey J. King, Charlotte arts, photography, Camp North End, McKenna Hudson, Glenn Byrd, Jr., David Butler, Northwest School of the Arts, Magnolia Emporium

Feature
Kim Smith's Mission to Help Daughter Feel Valued Has Wide-Reaching Impact

Just one 'Chance to Dance'
by Vanessa Infanzon
Tags: Feature, A Chance to Dance, Kim Smith, autism, special needs, dance, Ms. Donna's School of Dance, World Dance Championships

Food & Drink

Food & Drink Features
Lang Van's Dan Nguyen Is a Bright Light on Charlotte's Culinary Scene

Good morning, Vietnam!
by Mark Kemp
Tags: Features, food, cuisine, Charlotte, Charlotte food, Vietnamese food, Vietnam, Asian food, Lang Van

Sex & Love

Savage Love
Loving Lesbians

It's OK, ITALY
by Dan Savage
Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, sex advice, lesbianism, open relationship, MAGA, Donald Trump

Nightlife

QC After Dark
The Hidden Gems of NoDa Nightlife

A few laughs of Thai food
by Aerin Spruill
Tags: Aerin Spruill, Nightlife, NoDa, Crown Station, Hoppin', Deejai NoDa Noodle Bar, Crown City Comedy, Bold Missy Brewery

Columns

Editor's Notes
Hiding on the Backroads: Lang Van and Smokey Joe's

Dinner and a jam
by Mark Kemp
Tags: Editor's Notes, Lang Van, Smokey Joe's cafe, Double Door, Vietnam, Vietnamese food, jam bands, open mic, classic rock

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