Blackfinn, 8/7/09
Happy birthday, Blackfinn! The EpiCentre bar/restaurant celebrated it’s one year anniversary with a huge party on Friday, August 7.
Kick-Ass movie clips
Bootleg video of the newest superhero adaptation.
Live review: Tone-X’s celebrity roast
Yeah, it’s a little late, but maybe you missed it …
Live review: Uptown magazine’s Elegant Arts Affair
The details of this event stood to offer something distinctly atypical from the many relatively entertaining but otherwise run-of-the-mill events in Charlotte.
Bong ban in Rock Hill?
The Rock Hill police don’t have enough to do. That’s the only conclusion you can reach while considering their request for a new drug paraphernalia law. That’s right, it’s not enough that they’re spending valuable time busting people for possession of pot — time that could be better spent investigating real crimes — now, they…
Nuthing but fun
This Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy art and music at the Nuthing Summer Collaborative.
Stories about two useless public figures
These two just c
CL’s Star Ratings
Star ratings for films playing locally.
3 Americans taken hostage in Iran, and all’s quiet
Where’s the outrage?
CD review: Hobgood Dances at Disney
The strange, stately beauties of pianist/composer Laurence Hobgood’s new Naim Jazz release, When the Heart Dances (US release date: Aug. 11, 2009), begin on the opening track with his funereal transformation of “Que Sera, Sera,” the Jay Livingston tune that Doris Day waltzed to the top of the pop charts in 1956. We lose the…
Part 2: iTunes and the pen
Authors give their takes on listening to music while writing.
Today’s Top 5: Monday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Mos Def at Amos’ Southend Wed., Aug. 12
Get ready for the show by checking out this clip of the man in action …
‘Death Panel’ Palin wants ‘civility’
Was Sarah Palin’s latest communiqué to the world an abrupt about-face? Or did she finally hire someone literate to write for her? Palin made headlines late last week — surprise — by spewing nonsense. The former Alaska governor, whose resignation and farewell speeches garnered rave reviews from fans of manic incoherence, made a Facebook entry…
Four things single women should keep handy
You’re young, free and sexy. So, you need a freak kit. This kit should be kept close to you at all times because you never know when you’re going to need it. Here are the five things you should keep in said kit: A fresh pair of lacy panties. Let’s say you’ve been at work…
Paid vacation? How ’bout $300K?
Can you believe this nonsense? State-funded colleges are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars — in some cases per person — for academics to take a break from, um, working. Sure, administrators say they’re out of touch and need to bone up on their subject before returning to the classroom. But, when a 70-year-old is…
Texts from last night
Texts from Last Night
Have you ever played the “Trust Game?”
One partner would blindfold the other and the blindfolded one had to do everything the other partner said.
The CLog Forum
Welcome to Creative Loafing’s forum. Here you can share your opinions and thoughts on the hottest current topics with other Loafers. We’ll pose a question and you guys can discuss. * To read what people are saying, click on the forum topic. (ie. Are the folks who disrupt health care town hall meetings psychotic thugs…
Why am I doing this?
It’s hard to be a dj when so many do it for free.
Concert announcement — Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band will perform at the Uptown Amphitheatre on Sept. 26. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 14 through Live Nation.
Where’s the bailout money?
We want to see the receipts.
Sale of the day: Her Therapy
Check out Her Therapy’s annual August sale, with markdowns from 40 percent to 75 percent off. 14835 John J Delaney Dr 704-341-9100 www.hertherapy.com/
Recent openings and closings
Goodbye Salara, hello
The Wack List: Aug. 10 — Bank of America, Canada haters and more
Five people, places and things we rea
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, August 10, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. •Learn the Flamenco. •Bark at The Moon Night at The Crazy Horse. •Manic Monday at Wild Wing…
Live review, setlist, photos: Def Leppard, Poison, Cheap Trick
From the Aug. 8, 2009 concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.
Live setlist: The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers Bojangles Coliseum Aug. 8, 2009 Setlist Pretty Girl From Matthews Left on Laura, Left on Lisa Swept Away (with Bonnie) Talk On Indolence Ballad of Love and Hate Tin Man Colorshow Salina I and Love and You Shame Die, Die, Die Go To Sleep (with Bonnie) Tear Down the House When I…
Live review, setlist, photos: Coldplay
England invades Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Aug. 7, 2009.
Bumping uglies
The minute I decide to emerge from my wanna-be-a socialite retirement, I run back screaming and banging on the door to get back to my solitude.
On Air With Alysse Stewart: ‘The Power of the Coochie Jungle’
This episode is about … well … just listen to the show!
Knight moves: A personal tour of the new Knight Theater
Personal tour of the new Knight Theater.
Charlotte Roller Girls’ intra-league championship continues
Charlotte Roller Girls’ intra-league championship continues with a bout between The Fraid Knots and Block’em Sock’em Rollers on Sun., Aug. 9 at the Grady Cole Center. For more details, see the flyer below.
Packing her ish and getting out
I hope Jenny Sanford ushers in a new type of political wife.
What would you do if you were Gloria Pace King?
A lot has been said at the former United Way Director, Gloria Pace King. She’s been called greedy, blamed for the fact that no one is donating to UW and so on. A federal judge, according to the Charlotte Observer, tossed out her discrimination lawsuit. All right, but let’s look at human nature for a…
Date idea for your Friday night
It’s Friday and you have no interest in seeing the new G.I. Joe movie. (Me either!) But sitting in the house is not an option either because the weather is going to be so nice, no storms (don’t quote me — I am not Larry Sprinkle) are brewing on the horizon. You need something to…
A Perfect Getaway: Fun summer escape
Twisty thriller proves to be a late-season surprise.
Rudo Y Cursi: Just for kicks
Two new foreign releases focus on sibling dynamics.
Julie & Julia: A tasty treat
Meryl Streep whips up another great performance.
Quickie comic reviews: Justice League, Chew and more
A few quickie-style takes on comics I’ve read this week.
Sale of the day: Any independently owned store
Shoppers, grab your wallets. It’s the sales tax holiday weekend — time to throw away your hard-earned money. Here’s a smattering of locally owned shops around the Queen City who are offering a little more than the pennies you save on sales tax. And we love them for it! Black & Blue, the denim destination:…
Concert announcement — Maxwell, Common
Maxwell will be heading out on tour this fall with Common and Chrisette Michele. The tour will stop by Charlotte’s Time Warner Cable Arena on Oct. 6. Tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 14.
10-in-10 CD reviews
Each Friday, we bring you 10 CD reviews done in 10 words each.
Charlotte art openings
NoDa Gallery Crawl, South End Gallery Crawl, art openings, and events, kicking off this weekend.
Banging at the Epicentre: The Bang Bang Lounge
Indochine Grill will transform into lounge after dark.
Stupid Thing of the Week
A public relations flack for the coal industry hit new heights of shameless stupidity this week by coming up with a, umm, really unique reason to support mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachians. It turns out, according to Joe Lucas, VP of Communications for the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, that the practice of…
The Wack List: Aug. 7
Sotomayor’s haters, John Edward’s scandal and more dastardly, doo-doo inducing diatribes
Sadly, another one bites the dust
Jimmy Buffett’s restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise in Lake Norman has closed.
Jonathan
inspiration: “New experiences inspire me. Whether through travel, intriguing conversations, listening to live music, or just sitting and people watching. I crave newness.”
Today’s Top 5: Friday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Today’s Top(less) 5: Friday
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.
Happy Birthday Blackfinn!
Tomorrow is Blackfinn’s birthday and you’re invited to the party, and one reader will even get a present from them … more free shit on Brittney After Dark
It’s a wrap: Making Chinese dumplings
I showed my guests how to wrap their own Chinese dumplings/potstickers and I put them to work.
The Weekender
Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.
Comic review: Doom Patrol No. 1
Keith Giffen restarts the Doom Patrol. But is it any good?
Miller receives death threat over health care
The well-organized, pseudo-grassroots protesters who have been disrupting health care town hall meetings — and the right-wing media that are riling them up — are becoming nastier and more virulent by the day. Now, Rep. Brad Miller of North Carolina has received a death threat from an opponent of health care reform. Miller’s communications director…
O’Horten: Not quite the ticket
Poky film shows flashes of humor.
Is there mercury in your sweetner?
Yes, and we’re consuming tons of it.
Them Crooked Vultures tease debut
By the looks of this video, the debut album from Them Crooked Vultures — Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones — will hit streets on Oct. 23. \\\\\\\\\\
Josh
alias: Josh the jerk! passion: Writing and women! inspiration: “The small things no one notices. I see them.” favorite sex position: Rear entry, while she lays flat 😉 current city: Charlotte/Winston-Salem plug: http://patreshajade.blogspot.com To see more photos by Jasiatic, visit www.createtressphotography.blogspot.com.
Southerners taking the heat for Conservatives
“Southern Republicans, it seems, have seceded from sanity.”
Sex news roundup: Thursday
Here’s a look at the sex news headlines floating around the Internet today. N.C. man takes sex offense on the road. Family takes away man’s right to call sex chat. Sex Hormone protein may predict diabetes. Lejeune family readiness officer accused of sex with a nine year old. Nothing says back to school like a…
Moazen Jewelry is all about balance
Sure, Charlotte has hundreds of people peddling their handmade wares, hoping to make a buck in this economic mess, and while Moazen Jewelry is a part of that figure, there is something that is setting Moazen apart from the rest. With the yin and yang twin dynamic, and such a personable, inviting atmosphere, the business…
Panthers’ Stewart heads to the studio
First impressions don’t get much better than Jonathan Stewart’s first dance with the Queen City and Carolina Panthers fans last fall. As a rookie, the first-round draft pick made quick work of NFL defenses, teaming with good buddy DeAngelo Williams to form the league’s fiercest rushing attack. Turns out the dude can make beats, too.…
Conservative churches not satisfied with IRS decision
What would the Founding Fathers do?
Don’t believe the hype: Palin’s divorce just a rumor
… if you ever cared to begin with
A-hole of the Week
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa hit the Asshole Politician jackpot yesterday. The Iowa Republican, already known in Washington as one of the duller knives in the drawer, added to his repertoire by simultaneously being both a lying sack and a grossly insensitive jerk. During a radio interview in Iowa City yesterday, Grassley led the…
The cheaters are back
John Edwards’s former lover and Mark Sanford are making headlines all over again. Why won’t they just go away?
Sale of the day: The Red Door
With summer winding down, even your favorite erotic boutiques are having summer sales. Check out The Red Door’s summer blow-out sale, with select styles up to 75 percent off. 200 W. Woodlawn Road, Suite 1 704-523-5332 5301 E. Independence Blvd. 704-566-8898
The Wack List: Aug. 6
The racist Obama poster, psychos who hunt Craigslist’s sex workers and more of today’s most dreadful people, places and things.
Best of Charlotte party @ The Levine, 8/5/09
Creative Loafing hosted their Best of Charlotte party at the Levine Museum of the New South to celebrate the Best of Charlotte 2009 winners. There was plenty of great food, drinks, and a fun photo booth too. Photos by Renaul Hill, Charlotte Vibe Photography.
Today’s Top 5: Thursday
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, August 6, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • A little South Beach in Charlotte. • Table side dances at The Gentleman’s Club. • Kick…
Opening Friday
What’s new in theaters this weekend.
A new tilt on Hooters and Bikinis at the Tilted Kilt
New restaurant looks to create its own niche in the sexy uniform department.
Jeff Jackson
Jeff Jackson is a freelance writer, the founder and director of the NODA Film Festival, and runs the jazz blog www.destination-out.com.
Barbara Schreiber
Barbara Schreiber is a visual artist whose small works on paper look innocent at first glance but often have disturbing undertones. While she appreciates a wide range of work and strives to be open-minded (with mixed success), she is especially drawn to art that is thought-provoking, challenging and not necessarily easy on the eye. You…
Hotel debuts swimwear vending machines
Life is about convenience, isn’t it? Not long ago, I wrote about vending machines in the UK that offer after-party slippers (which, I want to reiterate, is a great idea). Well, TalkingShopping.com is reporting that The Standard Hotel in L.A., Miami, Hollywood and New York now has vending machines that offer Quiksilver swimwear poolside. So…
Manoj P Kesavan
Manoj P Kesavan is the founder of Point8 Forum. His background is mainly in the practice of architecture, with frequent detours into academics, writing and community work. He is currently an associate at Adams Group Architects.
Audiofloss — Vol. 3, No. 2: Wayna, Muhsinah, J*DaVeY
Yet another new episode of Audiofloss!
Charlotte Warehouse Sale coming up
Tax-free weekend is almost upon us (click here for specifics) … have you chosen the select stores you’re hitting up (because you know the stores and malls will be packed and it’s best to have a game plan before potentially drowning in those crowds) ? Ladies, I suggest you hit up the Charlotte Warehouse Sale…
Forging letters to Congress
… prompts naked protests.
WTF Wednesday
Rapper Drake: When It All Falls Down So popular rapper Drake recently fell during his performance with Lil Wayne. I love how the song just keeps playing even after he is carried off the stage! Apparently Customer Service is Dead and Gone in ATL I already posted this buffoonery on my Facebook page, but it’s…
Audiofloss — Vol. 3, No. 1: The Foreign Exchange, Tortured Soul and more
Check it out — the first brand new episode of Audiofloss in a looooonngg time!
Blackwater founder accused of murder
The Nation magazine reports a bombshell of a news story today about one of North Carolina’s biggest and most controversial employers. Writer Jeremy Scahill reports that two former employees of Blackwater — the N.C.-based military/security company that’s facing charges in an American court for killing and injuring Iraqi civilians — have made astonishing allegations in…
Magnificent MoveOn honored in new documentary
Buy your copy today.
Consequence at Pop Life tonight (Aug. 5)
Hip-hop superstar Consequence — who happens to be an artist on Kanye West’s GOOD record label — will be making an appearance at Pop Life tonight. So you need to bring your ass. The event is free, starts at 6 p.m. and is going down at Apostrophe Lounge (1440 S. Tryon). And in case you’ve…
Judge Belk denies being a troublemaker
Or ever looking in the mirror.
Help the poor, and make it snappy
Social services are suffering locally, and things probably aren’t going to get better anytime soon. Someone in charge is finally trying to do something about it, but from all indications, it’ll be a while before those in need can expect to see improvements. At County Commission chair Jennifer Roberts’ suggestion, members of the Commission, City…
Consequence at Pop Life tonight (Aug. 5)
Hip-hop superstar Consequence — who happens to be an artist on Kanye West’s GOOD record label — will be making an appearance at Pop Life tonight. So you need to bring your ass. The event is free, starts at 6 p.m. and is going down at Apostrophe Lounge (1440 S. Tryon). And in case you’ve…
Cold beer, vintage clothes, loose lugnuts
One way to beat the recession and get your music fix.
Sale of the day: Sun & Ski Sports
There’s a summer clearance sale going on at Sun & Ski Sport. For all apparel, buy one get one 50 percent off. Also, take an additional 25 percent off all clearance shoes. Concord Mills 704-979-6500 www.sunandski.com
Say it ain’t so, G.I. Joe
Summer blockbuster deemed so wretched by its own studio that it won’t be screened for critics.
Box Office Top 10
The week’s top moneymakers.
The Wack List: Aug. 5
Five people, places and things we really ain’t digging today. • Lou Dobbs! I’ve had problems with this guy for his ongoing hard-on regarding so-called illegal immigrants. He carries on about this shit almost every night on his crappy CNN show. Now, the guy has crawled into bed with those nutty “birther” jack-wads. What’s next…
Live Nation’s latest ticket sale
Half-price and no service
Avett Brothers on sale
Tickets for The Avett Brothers’ concert at Bojangles Coliseum this Saturday are on sale — two for the price of one! Get out and support your local musicians at their “Welcome Home” show before the release of their debut on American Recordings.
Sexy new video
If you’re not familiar with soul crooner Maxwell, you should be because his latest album, BLACKsummer’s Night is the perfect soundtrack for a sultry evening of sex and lust. So today, Maxwell left a blue print of what to do when you listen to his disc with his new video “Bad Habits.” You can check…
Intimidation isn’t democractic
Wing nuts go crazy at supposedly democratic meetings across the nation.
Another Craigslist rape
Internet dating from Craigslist is starting to look like a horrible idea.
Write your own erotica for your lover
You don’t need someone else to put together words to turn your lover on and you don’t have to be an author to write something hot and steamy to get the drawers dropping and the sex popping. Here are some tips that I learned from a book titled “How To Write A Dirty Story,” by…
Whisky River, 8/4/09
Partiers came dressed in white tees for the graffiti party at Whisky River last night.
Best of Charlotte Readers’ Picks Party
Creative Loafing’s biggest and brightest issue, “Best of Charlotte 2009,” has hit stands (and the Web). To celebrate the best of the best in the Q.C., chosen by you the readers, Madison’s is hosting a Readers’ Picks Party tonight. Everyone’s invited, and with a live DJ spinning tunes, drink specials for those who are financially…
Today’s Top 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 5, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • The Beards of Comedy at The Evening Muse • Creative Loafing ‘s Best of Charlotte 2009: Readers’ Picks Party at Madisons • Grits: The Musical at Actor’s…
Tinesha
inspiration: “Challenges. I love a good challenge. It forces me to be a better person.”
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, August 5, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • $5 Jack and Coke, off beat singing and breasts. • Salsa social with free classes at…
Best party of the year: the Best Of Charlotte party
Win an invite to the Best Of invite only party … and stay to play at the after party.
Video tour of BeadLush
If you’re into jewelry-making, or are just a lush for beads, check out a tour of this Plaza Midwood shop, with owner Lydia Stern. 1217 The Plaza 704-376-3331 www.beadlush.com
More Hitchcock on the way
Fall will bring another seven classic titles to ImaginOn.
Homebrew update
I’m sure there are plenty of bands in the area wondering about the status of the next Homebrew CD that we were hoping to release this summer. We haven’t forgotten, and I still have all of the submissions. There are about 50 of them, and I’m going through all of them. While we hoped it…
Hollywood hate
One of the biggest complaints I heard while living in L.A., and even while mingling among film types around Charlotte, is that quality roles in movies have too often gone to those who, shall we say, are lesser-talented actors. Singers and rappers and even supermodels have crossed over into film and are landing blockbuster movie…
New hope for ‘Cash for Clunkers’
By every indication, the Obama administration’s “Cash for Clunkers” program has been a roaring success: around a quarter-million cars have been sold with the rebate money, and all of the sold cars give better gas mileage than the traded-in clunkers. The economy is slightly improved, the environment is slightly better, and all is well. The…
This Week’s DVD Releases
What’s new on disc this week.
Comic review: Secret Warriors No. 6
A look at the latest issue of Marvel’s espionage comic, starring Nick Fury
Comedian Mark Klein races into Lake Norman
Comedian Mark Klein has a long history, of more than 20 years, doing both stand-up and corporate comedic presentations. On the side, he also races horses, which isn’t surprising, considering that he’s from Louisville, Kentucky. Rattling off his routine like an auctioneer, his fast-paced show features the business of horses, politics and family, among other…
Creative anger in orange spray paint
Man, tired of fighting City Hall, takes a stand.
Your image: Perception is reality
As I have said a number of times, image is conceived perception. You are what people think you are — at least in their minds. And in the world of business, those are the minds that count. Corporations spend millions of dollars to have companies consult them on their image and the best ways to…
Kay Hagan bought by health care industry
Sen. Kay Hagan, a member of a crucial committee in the health care reform debate, has a problem. She was elected to the U.S. Senate largely by the massive efforts of progressives in North Carolina, riding into office on Obama’s coattails. Those progressives want serious health care reform that will include a strong public option.…
Comic headlines: Wizard’s in trouble, Google gets comic-fied and more
News for the geek in you
Here comes white knight Bill Clinton
He’s off to save the damsels in distress.
Myrick say ‘no’ to shareholder advisory vote for executive pay
Screw you, Shareholders.
The Wack List: Aug. 4
Five people, places and things we really ain’t digging today. • The whole battle over Michael Jackson’s kids and his estate. I mean, I knew it was going to happen, but damn — way to desecrate the man’s memory. • The recent court victory for the Alcoa corporation. All evidence suggests that the company operating…
Part 1: iTunes and the pen
Writers thoughts on listening to music while writing.
Sale of the day: WallerBears Surf Shop
Men’s walk & boardshorts 20 percent off Massive amounts of T-shirts buy 2 get 1 free All women’s summer fashion 20-40 percent off 8334-106 Pineville Matthews Rd 704-341-3414 www.wallerbears.com
A public service announcement
We call get caught up in the moment, but take time to protect yourself because Male+Female-Condom=HIV.
Jill Sobule tears into Katy Perry
Pop-folk singer Jill Sobule has done an interview with The Rumpus where she finally lets her feelings go on singer Katy Perry and their shared song title, “I Kissed a Girl.” Sobule’s song in 1995 shares the title with Perry, though there are no copyright laws for song titles. Sobule had this to say: For…
N.C. isn’t protecting us from repeat offenders
The prison and parole system in this state is a joke and until someone steps up to make what’s wrong right, we’re all in danger from repeat offenders.
Trace of Tryon captures unique views
The finished tracings for Trace of Tryon will be on display at McColl Center for Visual Arts’ Open Studio Saturday on August 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
This week’s new releases (8/4/2009)
A quick rundown of some of this week’s new releases hitting store shelves.
Kevin
alias: B-boy Refuse, Turbo, “oh, people call me Confuse, too” passion: “I love riding bikes, I love playing the drums” inspiration: Ghandi favorite movie: Anchor Man current city: Charlotte plug: Team VIVIVI, Coma Leauge, Swoon Unit, RTA (Rag Tag Armada), Aria (“my metal band”) and 666 To see more photos by Jasiatic, visit www.createtressphotography.blogspot.com.
Today’s Top 5: Tuesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Music Menu: Cracker
David Lowery and Cracker come to the Visulite on Thursday.
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, August 4, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing. • $2 Tuesday with $2 dances at midnight at Onyx. • Summer Shootout at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.…
ART: Woodcut Prints by Dan Allegrucci with featured potter Ronan Peterson
You should definitely make time to check out Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique’s newest exhibit, titled Woodcut Prints by Dan Allegrucci with featured potter Ronan Peterson. While both artists’ works vary in mediums, they offer viewers something cool to gaze upon. Allegrucci’s woodcut prints are of things like the goat-looking creature at the thicket…
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files
Got Balls?: A 47-year-old man called police after being nearly killed by two random thugs. He told officers that he was watering his lawn, minding his own business, when he heard a voice from behind him telling him not to move. He turned around and saw two men standing in his front yard, one of…
A coup for lobbyists at the White House
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, ousted in the middle of the night just over a month ago, enjoys global support for his return, with the exception of the Obama White House. While Barack Obama first called the Honduran military’s removal of Zelaya a coup, his administration has backpedaled. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Zelaya’s attempt…
Are no-iron shirts made by soaking them in formaldehyde? Plus: Did the South Atlantic anomaly cause that Air France crash?
I’m a hard-working attorney with minimal personal time who enjoys the efficiency that no-iron shirts afford. However, I heard a potentially disturbing statement that the “treatment” no-iron shirts are given is a bath in formaldehyde. Since exposure to formaldehyde is something I’d like to avoid until my trip to the morgue, please enlighten us as…
Bar With Hottest Members Of Opposite/Same Sex
Phil’s Tavern has all the usual trappings of a casual Uptown bar — lots of drink specials, live music and DJs, reasonably priced bar food — but have you seen the barmaids?! Zowee! They are, as they say, easy on the eyes, which of course attracts the guys, which in turn attracts the girls, which…
Mark Doepker is making his mark at The Art House
Artist Mark Doepker, originally from Michigan, has lived in Charlotte for almost four-and-a-half years. He began taking art seriously in 2003 and has since created works based on the human body and inspired by group classes he has attended with live models. A primary goal for Doepker while taking the classes was to better develop…
Bar With Hottest Members of Opposite/Same Sex
OK, let’s get the Beavis and Butt-head deal out of the way: Cans. Heh heh. You said “cans.” Well, maybe it’s the cans we’re looking at when checking out the members of the opposite sex. (Heh heh … members.) It’s easy to see why all the hotties are hanging out here, with its way-hip warehouse…
Horoscope for Aug. 5-11, 2009
Leo The Lion: (July 22-Aug. 22) The eclipses of this 18-month series have drawn attention to your partnerships. Patterns from your childhood history needed to be uncovered, repaired or removed in order to allow your growth into a more mature relationship. Psychotherapy may have been truly helpful. For All Signs: On Aug. 5 we will…
(500) Days of Summer: Lovin’ it
It’s too soon to tell whether (500) Days of Summer (***1/2 out of four) will emerge as an Annie Hall or The Graduate for this generation — or at least supplant Garden State insofar as being the movie of choice for lovelorn folks trying to make some sense out of their lives. My feeling is…
Funny People: More jeers than cheers
Most genre filmmakers reach that point in their careers when they elect to turn their backs — if only momentarily — on the exciting bread-and-butter flicks that made their names and attempt to create a film full of “purpose” and “meaning” (and, if they’re lucky, will fall squarely in the sights of gullible Academy members).…
Drink Well, Save Dough: Top ten best wines for the money right now
This column should have perforated edges so people can tear it out. It answers the no. 1 wine question that echoes in my inbox and phone: What’s really tasty and affordable right now? Ever since this recession withered wallets around the world, it’s been my quest to find the best deals. Kim Crawford 2008 Sauvignon…
Time fries: The Food of a Younger Land
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government sought to put Americans with a variety of skill sets back to work. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), established in 1935, included innovative programs for writers, visual artists, musicians and theater companies. The Federal Writers’ Project was designed to give employment to scores of unemployed writers, journalists, editors…
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis enjoying first tour of U.S.
It’s quite common to say that someone is “wise beyond their years,” but it’s not as often that you hear someone has “talent beyond their years.” Both labels may fit the brother/sisters trio of Kitty, Daisy & Lewis as the group of multi-instrumentalists is currently opening up for Coldplay. Oh yeah, and I should mention…
THEATER: Altar Boyz at Duke Energy Theatre
The thought of seeing a boy band may be disgruntling to you, if you’re not a teenager in heat that is. Luckily, in Queen City Theatre Company’s newest production of Altar Boyz, you can see what appears to be a boy band, but isn’t really … you know, in real life. On stage these “Altar…
CL previews upcoming concerts (Aug.5-11)
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 The Lo and Beholds It’s usually a good sign when you can’t easily peg a young band. The Lo and Beholds is a group of melodic rockers to be sure, but along with the harmonizing there’s lulling guitars, jazzy piano and shadowy percussion. There’s obvious songwriting craft here, albeit a bit rough…
MUSIC: Coldplay at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Isn’t it about time folks stop accusing Coldplay of plagiarizing the same damn song (“Viva la Vida”) and start accusing each other? I’m sure by now the guys could use a break from court. So why not go on tour? Yeah, baby. The British alt-rock act Coldplay will grace Charlotte with its melodic rock creations…
Is McCrory prepping for a state office during his last days?
Outgoing Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory claims he isn’t lame-ducking his final term as the city’s leader. “I don’t believe in the term ‘lame duck,'” McCrory said. “I’m going to go strong until my replacement comes in. I’m the opposite of Sarah Palin when it comes to finishing my term. I didn’t cruise my first term,…
MUSIC: The Avett Brothers at Bojangles’ Coliseum
With a blend of rootsy, bluegrass and rock vibes and youthful, heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, it’s no wonder that Carolina natives The Avett Brothers have made a name for themselves in the music world. The Avett Brothers bring an irresistible energy to the stages they perform on. Don’t miss this show, with special guest…
Jon and Kate: All that glitters ain’t gold
I think I have had enough of Jon and Kate Plus 8. I blogged about the familial train wreck seen and heard ’round the world some weeks ago and vowed not to write about the Gosselins again — because … what’s left to say? You know the story. Jon and Kate met, fell in love…
THEATER: Julius Caesar at McGlohon Theatre
Shakespeare Carolina’s daring production tackle of Antony and Cleopatra may or may not have been enough to get your Shakespearian blood flowing, but either way this summer you’ve certainly been treated to some of Mista William Shakespeare’s best works. Collaborative Arts started up the drama with its 2009 Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, featuring freebie shows of…
Things that make me go ‘Hmmmm …’
Time once again for a column on the things in life that confound, baffle and surprise me. Government Health care for Me but Not Thee: An amendment sponsored by Charlotte-area Rep. Sue Myrick would have automatically enrolled the president, vice president and members of Congress in the “public plan” or public co-op or whatever they…
MUSIC: Ours at Visulite Theatre
Ours, fronted by mastermind Jimmy Gnecco, delivers haunting melodies laced with heavy emotions, from sorrowing sadness to bitter anger. It’s no surprise then that the group’s newest album (released in April of 2008 and produced by the legendary Rick Rubin), Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy), is full of songs that will…
Grits: The Musical: Southern fried gingham
Walk into Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte these nights and you might experience the fleeting sensation that you have mistakenly wandered into an Uptown florist — or a new branch of Julie’s Clothing. Scenery onstage for the McGee Communications & Entertainment production of Grits: The Musical is as colorful as a beachball, as neat and adorable…
COMEDY: Mutzie at Lake Norman Comedy Zone
Comedian Mutzie, from New Orleans, is a big guy with a big Southern drawl. And he’s here to have fun, y’all! From cops to drive-thrus, Mutzie comes prepared to take them on, drink in hand. He’ll have you laughing in no time. $20. 8:30 p.m. Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker, 17044 Kenton Dr.,…
Capsule reviews for films playing the week of Aug. 5
Current Releases ANGELS & DEMONS Angels & Demons, the follow-up to the international smash The Da Vinci Code, feels like nothing more than a cross between a Frommer’s travel guide and a scavenger hunt, as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon hits all of Rome’s holy hot spots gathering up clues as if they were empty Dr.…
