Flaming Lips cover Madonna
Wayne Coyne and the boys cover “Borderline.”
‘Classic diner feel’: The Coffee Cup
Read a fellow blogger’s review of the recently re-re-opened Coffee Cup.
New stuff on New Moon
Check out footage from the set of the Twilight sequel, New Moon.
Tavern on Park After Dark
Park Town Village Shopping Center is turning into the EpiCentre of Dilworth and Myer’s Park.
Come to the Crossroads
Free Light Factory screening of local film, Crossroads Charlotte: The Movie.
GOP nixed pandemic preparedness from stimulus
The GOP, specifically Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, insisted that nearly $900 million in funding for national pandemic preparation be stripped from President Obama’s stimulus package before she would vote for it. Collins wasn’t the only Republican who thought preparing for a national flu pandemic was a bad idea, according to the Raw Story political…
Sin Nombre: Name-dropping
Watch the trailer for Sin Nombre
17 Again: When Zac attacks
Watch the trailer for 17 Again.
Earth: The final frontier
Watch the trailer for Earth.
Tweet of the Day
Today’s Twitter post of the day goes to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, in two posts: I solved the Star Trek opening night / 1st NIN show dilemma. The show WILL go on. Whew. You guys don’t mind if we go on at like 1AM do you?
Behind on your taxes? Everyone knows
And they have your address.
CL’s Star Ratings
Ratings for reviewed movies playing locally.
Eyewear going Terminator
Maybe one day, I won’t think it’s so odd to be sporting shades in the nightclub. But did you ever imagine that eyeglasses or contact lenses could deliver digital images directly from a smartphone to the retina? Several companies are developing prototypes for digital devices that look like stylish eyewear but may one day offer…
Make Monday night date night
Why not make Mon
Women, stand up (in the bathroom)
A device that allows a woman to use the bathroom standing up? What the heck?
‘Champagne’ John Thain attacks Ken Lewis’ honesty
Calls BofA CEO a “liar”
Duke Energy CEO on 60 minutes
Talkin’ coal.
How are you feeling? Be wary of Swine Flu
Watch the CDC describe Swine Flu.
C’mere kitty: Tiger’s comin’ to town
It’s his first championship since he lost two weeks ago.
Hot or what? (What.)
Upcoming summer film from Borat creator gets a new poster.
Petra’s Piano Bar, 4/26/09
Miss Petra’s Pride Pagent/drag show featured a showcase of favorite Charlotte legends and icons at Petra’s Piano Bar Sunday night.
Love hangover
When is the last time anyone felt like this song? With all of the tantric and kama sutra sex going on these days, when is the last time two people just made love until the night bled into the day and lovers were left with an uncontrolable urge to wallow in each other’s juices? Just…
$4.2 million tiara for pooch
I love my dog, but $4.2 million for dog jewelry? I think not.
Sale of the day: Monday
Capitol is having a spring sale (already?): 40 percent off select merchandise. 4010 Sharon Road 704-366-0388
Get a free piece of chicken
Today and today only, go to any area KFC and get one piece of their new Kentucky Grilled Chicken for free.
Chima, 4/25/09
Local elected officials and experts were at Chima Saturday night to inform and discuss the Green Economy with guests at the “Something Green” event, presented by Six Figure Entertainment & Generation Engage. Early guests received free Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs (these bulbs save an average of $45 over their lifetime, use 75 percent less…
Spring Bliss @ Décor 1202, 4/24/09
Décor 1202 held their Spring Bliss party this past Friday.
Today’s Top 5: Monday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Today’s Top(less) 5: Monday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Apr. 27 2009–as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. •Monster Karaoke Night at Dixie’s •Manic Monday, every other drink $1. •Carolina Live Monday. •Texas Hold Em at Caveman’s.…
Live review: Fleetwood Mac
Review and setlist from Fleetwood Mac’s concert at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 25, 2009.
Live review: Dave Matthews Band, The Avett Brothers
Dave Matthews Band and The Avett Brothers perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on April 24, 2009. Setlist and photos, as well as a review.
Concert announcement
The Avett Brothers to hold CD release concert at Bojangles Coliseum in August.
Music Menu (4/25/09)
Old School Freight Train, Fleetwood Mac, Douthon.
National Pretzel Day is Sunday
Get a free pretzel!
Texas GOP evenly split on secession
A new poll by Research 2000 reveals, as if we had to be reminded, just how wacked out Republicans are becoming during these days of their political exile. Last week, Texas governor Rick Perry mentioned the possibility of secession from the union as a response to what he and fellow teabaggers believe is Obama’s “socialist”…
He got the beat
This guy is an impressive beat b
Review: The Heights of Fashion: Platform Shoes Then and Now
The latest exhibit to open at the Mint Museum is for lovers of the platform shoe. Or those who’ve seen them and wondered, how does a person walk in those things?
Amos’ stomps out butts
Just went over the Amos’ SouthEnd Web site and saw a banner at the top of the calendar that states: Amos’ Is Now Non-Smoking The Evening Muse and Neighborhood Theatre are also non-smoking. Who’s next? Visulite?
Skip Haggard, see Marjoe
More entertaining than Ted Haggard, the Oscar-winning documentary Marjoe is available on DVD.
‘We are America. We do not f*^%$#$ torture!’
So, there.
The Informers: Less than zero
The Informers is simply awful.
The Soloist hits the wrong notes
The Soloist is frequently superficial.
State of Play: Crackling entertainment
State of Play is exciting and relevant.
When a hard-on goes bad
They say a hard man is good to find. Last night, that slogan was proven to be wrong, according to my lovelorn friend she and her man ran into the problem last night of his body being ready, but his just couldn’t perform. She said he’s had a long week at work and they’d gone…
US Air tells PETA ‘no thanks’ (again)
But, why are people alarmed?
Top 10 Torturous Songs
Foxnews.com has put up a list of 10 songs that are torture on the ears: “Cherry Pie” by Warrant “Tubthumping” by Chumbawumba “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred “Macarena” by Los Del Rio “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley “Pieces of Me” by Ashlee Simpson “Rico Suave” by Gerardo “We Built This…
Factory-produced kimchi, yay or nay?
I found an interesting article on the LA Times site about a company that mass-produces kimchi, the delicious staple dish in Korean cuisine. The first sentence of the article reads, “David Kim [the owner] insists it tastes like his mom’s.” But will it taste like MY mom’s? I think not. Everyone’s kimchi tastes differently. I’d…
Got opinions?
Interested in sharing your views about the music scene with our readers?
The Ken isn’t a victim
And don’t let him tell you otherwise.
10-in-10 CD reviews
Each Friday, we review 10 recently-released CDs in 10 words each
Kudos to police for taking Shatona Robinson’s life seriously
Sometimes you’re happy to have been wrong, especially if you were wrong about something important. The final verdict isn’t in yet, but it looks as if my recently expressed cynicism about the official response to Officer Martray Procter was mistaken. Procter killed Shatona Robinson, 20, when his police car, doing 90mph with no siren or…
Concert announcement
Aerosmith is coming to Charlotte in July.
Live review: Eric Church
Eric Church
I went to Church … at Coyote Joe’s
Brittney After Dark goes country.
Tweet of the Day
Today’s Tweet of the Day from Twitter goes to Ingrid Michaelson, who is currently touring Europe: switzerland, if you were a human, i would get down on one knee and ask for your hand in marriage.
Jay Leno heads to hospital
Yesterday Jay Leno canceled show taping and went to hospital.
Ninja Turtles to the big screen
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film is planned for the bigscreen.
‘We are America. We do not f*^%$#$ torture!’
America as “the dark side”? Well, if you walk the walk and write the memos …
Food News: April 24
Go Global for wine dinner.
Upcoming: Kasil jean trunk show at Black & Blue
I never knew there was such a person as a denimologist. Here’s the info: Exclusive Kasil Trunk Show event only at Black & Blue! The collection will be on hand for one weekend only!! Personalized denim fittings from a Kasil Denimologist from Los Angeles. If you are a Kasil Jean fan or have never tried…
Sale of the day: Friday
Check out today’s sale of the day: Scout & Molly’s
Today’s Top 5: Friday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Music Menu (4/24/09)
Let the concert season begin.
Today’s Top(less) 5: Friday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Apr. 23 2009–as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • Babes and Bikers at The Estate. • Party until 5 a.m. at Onyx. • Martini Madness at Dilworth…
Weekender
Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.
Upcoming: An Indulgent Affair at Canjun Canvas
Mother’s Day is coming up in exactly 17 days. How about not waiting till the last minute (like I often do) to pick up mama a gift? Canjun Canvas’ art studio will be transformed into a shopping paradise Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with their An Indulgent Affair event. Shoppers will have…
Upcoming: Bells and Bows Bridal Show
Bryan K. Osburn, a fashion designer specializing in formal, cocktail and bridal wear, is having a fashion show tomorrow night. The show will feature his bridal fashions and wedding vendors and suppliers offering the latest bridal ideas and products will be on hand. Doors open at 6 p.m., fashion show is at 8 p.m. Levine…
WTF? ‘Bought’ courts?!
Who voted for this man?
Fall Out Boy at Strike City
By Sarah Coombes This Friday, as in April 24, Strike City in the Epicentre is bringing in some special guests — Fall Out Boy. The group will be there to bowl, meet and greet fans and play Guitar Hero. Anyone who has played the game knows how sensitive the controls are… wonder how the bands…
Rock N’ Bowl with Fall Out Boy at Strike City
Fall Out Boy stopping by Strike City to Rock N’ Bowl before show at Bojangles Colesium
Buckhead Saloon, 4/22/09
Last night was the Charlotte Young Professionals regular social networking event, this time held at Buckhead Saloon.
Hey, Ken: Mum’s the word
Bernanke, Paulson: FAIL.
Torture investigation seems more likely
The debates over the use of torture during the Bush administration and what, if anything, to do about it, are moving faster than we can keep up with, but here’s a stab at telling you today’s developments: 1. It now appears all but certain that there will be some form of investigation, perhaps multiple investigations,…
Anita Overcash
Anita earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2006 from UNC-Charlotte, where she graduated with majors in English and religious studies and a minor in journalism. During her time in college she worked as both a Staff Writer and Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor for The University Times. She interned with Creative Loafing during her senior year…
Louis Gurgitano
Louis Gurgitano studied film at the School of Visual Arts in NYC before moving to Charlotte in 2000. He is currently a documentary filmmaker and the founder and executive director of the Charlotte Film Festival. Louis’ Complete Archive email: lou.gurgitano@gmail.com
Half-naked football coming to the Q.C.
Atlanta admits NC is “kicking our ass!”
Rhiannon Bowman
Rhiannon Bowman will earn her Bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte in May 2009 with a four-year degree in communication studies/ mass media and a minor in journalism after fourteen years in (three) college(s)– only eight in the classroom, though. Recently, she has written freelance articles for Skirt! Magazine, UCity Magazine, UNC Charlotte Magazine, The Mountain…
Raging wildfire in Myrtle Beach
Thousands evacuated.
Fetal license plates in N.C.?
The head of NC Pro-Life Democrats, Eva Ritchey, writes that the state should allow N.C. residents to buy “Choose Life” license plates, with proceeds going to “pregnancy care centers.”
Nsenga Burton
With more than 10 years of experience in journalism and new media Nsenga Burton is the author of the weekly column The N Word, in which she examines the relationship between race, gender and popular culture. Burton also serves as editorial director for the Web site RushmoreDrive.com. In addition, she is currently an Assistant Professor…
Join the CL community
Creative Loafing is looking for new voices for a new online initiative set to launch soon on www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com. Specifically, CL is seeking people who possess knowledge and a passion for one of the following subjects: news/politics, music, film, visual art, theater/performance art, food and sex/love. Candidates should also have some writing ability. Folks chosen to…
Cheris Hodges
Creative Loafing Staff writer and novelist, Cheris Hodges has been with CL for nearly two years. Cheris Hodges was bitten by the writing bug at an early age and always knew she wanted to be a writer. It wasn’t until she started writing fiction that she realized how much trouble she could get into with…
Half-naked football coming to Q.C.
“North Carolina is kicking our ass, people!”
Carlton Hargro
As Editor-in-Chief of the alternative newspaper Creative Loafing, Carlton Hargro directs the strategic editorial direction of Charlotte’s largest weekly publication. But his involvement with the newspaper extends far beyond managerial duties: Carlton also makes time to write Creative Loafing’s weekly comic book review column “Comic Proportions,” host the Internet-based music show Audiofloss.com, and host cultural/nightlife…
Gap launches signature fragrance
Gap’s signature fragrance Close will be available in stores today.
Tara Servatius
Tara Servatius writes Creative Loafing’s weekly column Citizen Servatius; she also hosts The Tara Servatius Show on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m on WBT radio. Servatius has won more than two-dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing and investigative reporting. Among her most recent was a first place news enterprise reporting…
Book release party this weekend
On April 25, at the Alley Cat, a release party/benefit will be held from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring a handful of bands as well as the author of the new book, Kill the Music. Written by Michael G. Plumides Jr., the book explores the infamous 4808 Club that used to exist in Uptown…
5 ways to save on organic food
I guess I’m about as environmentally conscious as the next person, but I just can’t bring myself to spend the extra money on organic foods. Yes, I know it’s healthier for you, but a girl has bills to pay, ya know? ConsumerReports.org has a neat little list of five ways to save when shopping for…
The world’s most expensive suit
Just over $100,000. That’s how much you’ll pay for the Alexander Amosu, a suit named after its designer. And what makes this suit so special? From ABC News: Each suit will be a one-off creation made from gold and platinum threads, the rarest silks and a blend of Himalayan Pashmina, Qiviuk and Vicuna. And, to…
Want to meet the Furverts?
Furverts is not for kids despite the characters in this picture book.
Sale of the day: Thursday
Do some spring cleaning at Green With Envy. Take 25 percent to 40 percent off original prices on furniture! 1111 Central Avenue 704-344-8774
BAR Charlotte is stalking me
The BAR scene vs. the bar scene
Today’s Top 5: Thursday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Music Menu (4/23/09)
The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra fuses genres. Incognito Mosquito brings the party where ever they go.b
Today’s Top(less) 5: Thursday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Apr. 22 2009–as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • Sunset House Party, no cover. • Half priced chocolate at Crave • Couples welcomed at the Gentleman’s Club.…
Friday Film Openings
What’s opening in Charlotte this Friday.
Shopping Green: City Supply
For us manic shoppers, a great deal of our waste comes from shopping bags and gift bags. At City Supply, you can pick up these cute reusable grocery bags.
Shopping Green: Charlotte Energy Solutions
If you’re really serious about going green, get yourself a corn stove from Charlotte Energy Solutions. I dare ya.
Abdul says she’s irreplaceable on Idol
Uh. We disagree.
31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins
Ice cream for 31 cents AND it’s to help a good cause? That’s what I’m talking about!
Concert announcement
Just saw online that Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton will be performing at Ovens Auditorium on June 28 along with Chrisette Michele and Musiq Soulchild. No word on tickets as the show isn’t up on the Ovens site yet.
Going Green: Everything at Charlotte Energy Solutions
On the corner of Baldwin Avenue sits every Green Enthusiast’s dream, Charlotte Energy Solutions. It is there you will find all the eco-friendly merchandise you could imagine. According to their Web site, Charlotte Energy Solutions is a full service company that specializes in energy conservation products. So, if you have ever desired a solar charged…
Food News: April 22
Harris Teeter earns high marks from national magazine.
Going Green: Other local spots
Of course, there are so many places in Charlotte where you can buy green items, but here are some other tips I’ve gotten in lieu of Earth Day.
Would you use a recycled condom?
With it being Earth Day and everyone is talking about saving the world. I had to wonder, would you use a recycled condom? So, I did an Internet search to see if such a thing existed. Luckily they don’t. Condoms aren’t recyclable, but you can stand up for the Earth when you’re spent. Don’t flush…
RFK Jr. blasts Obama’s support for ‘clean coal’
Environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lit into President Obama’s support of “clean coal” yesterday, calling the president a “great man” but also an “indentured servant” of the coal industry. Obama has proposed $3.4 billion for further research on clean coal projects. The theory of “clean coal” is that the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, which is…
Lower taxes for North Carolina? Kinda
Don’t worry, the buck will be passed.
Going Green: Bags at City Supply Co.
For us manic shoppers, a great deal of our wastes come from shopping bags and gift bags.
Pop Life: The Eco-Chic Edition
Celebrate Earth Day with music and alcohol!
Box Office Top 10
The week’s top moneymaking movies.
Shopping Green: Canine Cafe
Happy Earth Day to the pooches! Check out this post on KLEPTO on some of the organic and eco-friendly products featured at Canine Cafe.
Shopping Green: Pura Vida Worldly Art
Pura Vida Worldly Art is a great shop to check out today for Earth Day because they actively look for products that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Check out some of their products on KLEPTO.
No ‘Made in China’ tags here
Joe Fox, president and founder of the Hickory, N.C.-based apparel company, chatted with us about his company, their mission, and how 10 water bottles can make you a single pair of shorts.
Going Green: Recycled jewelry at Boris & Natasha
These pieces of jewelry were made by local jeweler Mavis Beard.
Would Jesus pay taxes?
What’s a little tax evasion if God’s on your side?
More Earth Day viewing: Earth
Earth is entertaining and informative.
Dirtball Fashion: No ‘Made in China’ tags here
T-shirts and shorts made out of plastic water bottles? Sounds like something you’d wear to an Earth-Day-themed Purgatory event — many outfits worn at the local bondage and S&M event (that’s no more) leave very little to the imagination. But the apparel company Dirtball Fashion has the right idea. Not only are they producing eco-friendly…
CATS fight! CATS fight!
Does anyone know what’s going on?
TESTED RECIPE: Bran Muffins
These muffins are pack
Earth Day playlist
Check out our list of eco-friendly tunes
Going Green: Art and clothes at Pura Vida
Pura Vida Worldly Art is a great shop to check out today for Earth Day because they actively look for products that are eco-friendly and fair trade.
Earth Day Open House
Stop by Healthy Home Market today for its Earth Day Open House.
Going Green: Doggie products at Canine Cafe
Welcome to Earth Day for your doggies.
The Earth will be fine
We’re screwed, though.
Earth Day music
A list of songs appropriate for Earth Day.
‘Green’ sex toys
Seriously!
Theater review: Legally Blonde: The Musical
Check out the review of last night’s opening night performance of Legally Blonde: The Musical at Ovens Auditorium.
Meet Tori Groat, personal chef and organic food lover
As noted on her Web site, her philosophy is simple: using local, organic ingredients provides us with a closer connection to the foods we eat.
Earth Day viewing: An Inconvenient Truth
As an Earth Day extra, check out CL‘s original review of An Inconvenient Truth.
Put this on your calendar …
Laugh MS
Blynk Organic celebrates with free coffee tasting
A little birdie (named Twitter) told us that Blynk Organic will be hosting a free organic and direct trade coffee tasting 7 am – 4 pm today. Stop by Blynk, located in the lobby of 200 South Tryon St. uptown, to get your daily dose of caffeine.
Live setlist: Jimmy Buffett
A list of the songs from last night’s Jimmy Buffett concert in Charlotte.
Going Green: Gifts at Paper Skyscraper
Your favorite gift shop Paper Skyscraper has a Green display that you might want to check out today .
What is deep ecology?
Every living thing has a right to thrive.
Mountaintop removal mining foe wins major environmental prize
The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize winners were announced yesterday, and one of them has a lot of relevance to our area, particularly Duke Energy customers. The Goldmans have been awarded for 20 years to honor environmentalists around the world, and comes with individual cash prizes of $150,000. The winner from North America is Maria Gunnoe,…
“Let Me Twitter Dat”
Yep, we’re a part of the Twitter bandwagon like most people these days, but comedian Andy Milonakis sums up the phenomenon quite nicely with his new song and video: \\\\\\\\\\
Ocean of Plastic
Yet another reason to get a canvas grocery bag
The Wack List: April 22
A special Earth Day edition of The Wack List
Sale of the day: Wednesday
In honor of Earth Day, I suggest going to the Salvation Army Family Store on Central Avenue and cashing in the 50 percent off clothing sale they have every Wednesday. 1023 Central Ave. 704-332-1171
What is deep ecology?
Satish Kumar explains: What it means to be an Earth Pilgrim: Happy Earth Day. Turn off the computer. Get up. Go for a walk. Recycle something. Don’t buy something. Turn off the lights as you leave the room. Be sweet to our Momma.
Ocean of Plastic
Here’s yet another reason to get one of those canvas grocery bags:
Play with Green sex toys
It’s Earth Day and everything you do should be for the good of the environment.
Today’s Top 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Today’s Top(less) 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Apr. 22 2009–as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • Bucket night at Strike City. • Fine cigars, dinner and Crazy Horse dancers. • Perform at Petra’s Piano…
Blynk Organic celebrates Earth Day with coffee tasting
Visit for a free organic and direct trade coffee tasting.
Something simple for Earth Day
Save money and the planet at the same time. Wow.
Mary J. Blige and Big Boi soften bad times
Bringing hope to those who need it most.
First look at Spielberg’s Tintin
Movie magazine offers an exclusive look at upcoming Spielberg flick.
Wanna be Girl 6?
Why not use sex to make extra money. Now, before you think I’m saying sell yourself, keep reading.
Girls on film (well, TV, actually)
Don’t miss UNC-TV airing of regional production Good Ol’ Girls.
This week’s DVD releases
What’s new on DVD this week.
Free copies and faxing for job seekers
Free is good.
Tweet of the Day
Sara Bareilles makes a slight error after too many drinks.
Duke’s odd ‘zero tolerance’ for illegal activity
Yesterday, as you know, 44 people were arrested for trespassing on Duke Energy property when they stepped over a pink line that had been drawn in front of the company’s headquarters. It was regular civil disobedience, almost standard procedure for many protests. But then Duke Energy had to get all smart-assed about it. The company’s…
Check in: Suicide threats on the rise
Don’t do it.
The platform shoe, an art in itself
I love the Mint Museum of Art. They really know how to appeal to the fashion and shoe whores in Charlotte.
M5 hosts Greek cuisine cooking class
M5 Modern Mediterranean hosts OPA! April Cooking Class: New Greek Cuisine Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $35 per person Reservations: 704-909-5500 Join Chef Tom and the gang for a fun class about the foundations of Greek cuisine. Classes include food, wine and recipes. A few seats still available. M5 is located at…
Autism Aware Fare today
Today, if you have lunch at one of the listed restaurants below, you’ll be eating for a good cause. Here’s a clip from the press release: The annual “Autism Aware Fare” held by the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County Chapter (ASNC-MCC ) will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. On that day,…
Twilight plagiarism lawsuit?
A plagiarism lawsuit is filed against Meyer by one of her former classmates.
Alley Cat becomes a battleground … for bartenders
Judges get a little tipsy as Bar Wars 2009 rages on.
Cheney piles on while GOP time travels
The Obama bashing continues …
Every cell phone isn’t ringing for a call
The idea of this vibrator is interesting, but why can’t you do it with your real cell phone?
Legally Blonde: The Musical opens tonight
Performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical will go down at Ovens Auditorium April 21-26.
Charlotte Mag announces BOB in shopping
The ladies behind the computer screen of Shop Talk, Charlotte Magazine’s shopping blog, got their picks in for the best places to shop in Charlotte for their annual Best of the Best issue. Some of the shopping categories include Vintage Clothing (Hong Kong Vintage), Yoga Apparel (Asana), and Stylish Gifts (who else by Paper Skyscraper?).…
Legally Blonde: The Musical opens tonight
Legally Blonde movie fans will surely be happy with the stage production Legally Blonde: The Musical, which opens tonight at Ovens Auditorium and runs through April 26. The musical follows a sometimes ditsy, yet underestimated blonde – who hits the books and gets accepted into Harvard Law – named Elle Woods. Check out the video…
This week’s new releases (4/21/2009)
A quick rundown of some of the new releases for to
2009 Lollapalooza lineup announced
Read more about 2009’s Lollapalooza in the Entertainment Weekly article below. The long-running alt fest has just confirmed its 2009 lineup, and this year’s headliners include an awful lot of ’80s and ’90s favorites: The Beastie Boys, Jane’s Addiction, Tool, and Depeche Mode, along with more recent hit makers the Killers and Kings of Leon.…
The Wack List: April 21
Five people, places and things we really ain’t digging today. • The fact that some protesters were jailed in yesterday’s protest against Duke Energy • The TARP Wife … if she’s even real • The closing of McIntosh’s Steaks & Seafood • America’s fascination with killers … enough, already! • Dating (while black) in Charlotte
Sale of the day: Tuesday
Coco Fleur’s got a 30-50 percent off sale going through April 28. Get in while you fit in. 8145 Ardrey Kell Rd # 102 704-321-2626
Bar Wars @ Alley Cat, 4/20/09
Last night AIDS Walk Charlotte hosted the Bar Wars event at Alley Cat.
Today’s Top 5: Tuesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Music Menu (4/21/09)
Ready for some cheeseburgers in Margaritaville?
Today’s Top(less) 5: Tuesday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Apr. 21 2009–as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • $2 dances at Onyx. • Take a tango class. • Take her (or him) out to the ballgame.…
MUSIC: Enter the Haggis at Visulite Theatre
The Canadian Celtic rock act, known as Enter the Haggis, is bringing its music gear, bagpipes and all, together for an all-out music blast at the Visulite Theatre. Enter the Haggis — whose music is full of bagpipe and fiddle-heavy inclusions — released its seventh album, titled Gutter Anthems in March. 18 and up. $10.…
CD Review: Junior Astronomers’s I Had Plans For Us
The Deal: Local quintet releases six-song debut, I Had Plans For Us, on the Kinnikinnik label. The Good: It would be easy to label this album as some kind of garage rock with a modern rock flair and elements of punk tossed in, but I’m not sure that would fully describe it. There’s a raw…
For the record: Postgig
Clifford Stoltze is founder and creative director of Stoltze Design in Boston, Mass. He’s worked with a number of different groups, including some within the entertainment industry, and his work is on exhibit in a permanent collection at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York. In his book, 1,000 Music Graphics, Stoltze compiles a…
CD Review: Mexican Institute of Sound’s Soy Sauce
The Deal: MIS in actuality is Camilo Lara, who started out as a knob twirler but is now readily acknowledged as a showman, producer and a creative, versatile musical force welding Mexican rhythms to a progressive mix of North American beats and electronica, recombinant with rootsy cumbias, boleros and even mariachi. Anything in fact, from…
The revenge of Free Comic Book Day
Local shops celebrate with complimentary comics and big-name artists
Teabags and snotty pizzas
Welcome to another fabulous edition of Ask Boomer With Attitude, live from Charlotte, N.C., home of teabaggers, nervous CEO’s, and NASCAR-wannabe policemen. Let’s get on with the show, this week featuring some really wired-up readers asking pretty rude questions. In a departure from the usual Ask BWA practice of including one fake question, all of…
Does beet sugar contain a WWII poison?
I recently heard a rumor that sugar processed from beets contains traces of a poison used as a combat weapon in World War II. Is this true? What’s the difference between beet sugar and cane sugar, anyway? — tomlobur A good rumor, which this is, is like an Indiana Jones movie. There’s a grain of…
Foxx vs. Cyrus: Do the right thing?
Jamie Foxx came under fire last week for comments that he made about teen sensation Miley Cyrus. Cyrus, who is 16 years old, publicly lamented that alternative rock gurus Radiohead had all but ignored her backstage at the Grammys. She was excited about meeting the band. They and hip-hop artist Kanye West snubbed her and…
A Southern classic: Good Ol’ Girls
Southern belles, or those who hold with the belle “way,” be forewarned: The musical Good Ol’ Girls is probably not for you. The women in Good Ol’ Girls, which is based on works by North Carolina authors Lee Smith and Jill McCorkle, are sassy, smart, in love with life, and not afraid to stretch its…
Our gang (problem)
In November 2005, gunfire erupted in the food court at Eastland Mall as members of the Hidden Valley Kings gang attempted to mow down drug dealer Juan Lawrence while shoppers at the troubled mall ducked for cover. Later that night, still hot on Lawrence’s trail, cars full of HVK gangsters traded shots with Lawrence by…
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files
Karma Is Real: An employee of a Belk store at a local mall called police to help apprehend a shoplifter who had attempted to steal a cookware set. The man apparently tried to grab the 10-piece set and run out the door, but instead slammed into a metal part of the entrance, doing $500 in…
Wolverine’s Greatest Hits
Just in time for his solo big-screen debut, CL presents the mutant superhero’s best comic tales
The Last Picture Show, Frost/Nixon and Pillow Talk among new DVD reviews
FROST/NIXON (2008). If all high school history classes were as grandly entertaining as the historical flicks penned by Peter Morgan, no student would ever again be caught slumbering in his seat. Morgan, who previously wrote The Queen, here adapts his own play, and together he and director Ron Howard open it up so that the…
Capsule reviews of films playing the week of April 22
Current Releases ADVENTURELAND Our multiplexes need another period coming-of-age flick about as much as the nation needs another banking industry bailout, yet Adventureland proves to be a modest surprise. For that, thank the efforts of a talented ensemble and a screenplay that mostly steers clear of the usual gross-out gags that have come to define…
Sin Nombre: Name-dropping
Film marks impressive writer-director debut
Torturers should be punished
SPOKANE, Wash. — George W. Bush insisted that the United States. did not use torture. But the four Bush-era Office of Legal Counsel memos released last week by the Obama administration’s Justice Department paint a starkly different picture. The declassified memos provided legal authorization for “harsh interrogation techniques” used by the Bush administration in the…
17 Again: When Zac attacks
Comedy is more juvenile than smart
Horoscope for April 22-28, 2009
Taurus The Bull: (April 20-May 19) This is a complicated week with multiple events. You will be starting something new that is related to legal, educational or travel pursuits. There are many communications and details to manage. Beware of the potential for errors on the 25th due to fatigue. For All Signs: The archetypal lovers,…
SPECIAL EVENT: Ira Glass’ This American Life Live!
The National Public Radio show This American Life — loved by geeks everywhere (yes, you!) and hosted by the nerd-tastic Ira Glass — comes to the big screen tonight for a one-time event aptly titled This American Life Live! TAL Live! brings together Glass with a cadre of the program’s most popular contributors — like…
The whites of spring
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MUSIC: Fleetwood Mac at Time Warner Cable Arena
It isn’t a “little lie” that the legendary British band Fleetwood Mac will visit Charlotte for a performance at Time Warner Cable Arena this evening. Currently on its “Unleashed Greatest Hits Tour,” you can expect a worthy performance, as the band plans to play hits spanning from all eras of its lengthy history in the…
City’s attitude toward blocked restaurants is indefensible
Most of Charlotte’s business focus these past few months has been centered on the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets: the Bank of America tower. However, if you drive south on East Trade, another drama has been simmering. At the intersection of Charlottetowne Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue is barricaded. The City of Charlotte has been involved…
THEATER: Legally Blonde The Musical at Ovens Auditorium
Legally Blonde movie fans will surely find joy over the production Legally Blonde The Musical. It follows a sometimes ditsy, yet underestimated blonde named Elle Woods who hits the books in order to get accepted into Harvard Law. And she gets in! But while in school she doesn’t just learn about law, she ends up…
Earth: The final frontier
Documentary entertains and educates
MUSIC: The Avett Brothers and Dave Matthews Band
The Avett Brothers — known for blending country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll melodies — are no strangers to Charlotte, since band members stem from Concord, a city right around the corner. The group sold out headlining New Years Eve shows last year at Belk Theater, and now the band is moving onto even higher…
On the road again: Paleface
Ramseur Records’ latest talent readjusts to touring, label life
FILM: Cult Movie Mondays: The Kentucky Fried Movie
Another Monday? Yeah, but don’t be so gloomy. Just because it’s not the weekend doesn’t mean you can’t relax. Head to Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte for Theatre650’s Cult Movie Mondays. This week the 1977 film The Kentucky Fried Movie will be screened. The film itself parodies 1970’s TV commercials, educaltional features shown in schools and…
CD Review: thenewno2’s you are here
The Deal: Debut disc from band featuring Dhani Harrison, son of George, gets in-store release roughly six months after online. The Good: When I first popped the disc in the player, I thought, “Oh good. Another celebrity’s offspring trying to get into the business.” Halfway through the first song, I thought, “Wow! I need to…
FILM: The Light Factory presents Crossroads Charlotte: The Movie
The Light Factory Paparazzi presents Crossroads Charlotte: The Movie. This film provides four stories about Charlotte’s future, while also providing a way for people and organizations to act, connect, and create positive future plans. So come gather around at a “crossroad,” along with the brains and talent behind the film for an intimate discussion to…
CL previews upcoming concerts (April 22-25)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Heypenny Yet another spoke in the burgeoning indie-pop wheel that’s spinning out of control in the so-called Music City, Nashville’s Heypenny doesn’t have a lot of what you’d call rough edges (Kings of Leon seem like Slayer compared to these fellers), but fans of mid-’60s Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, DEVO or Fountains…
