Dec 9-15, 2015

Dec 9-15, 2015 / Vol. 29 / No. 42

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Making spirits bright for local distilleries

We all know Charlotte is a beer town, and this holiday season offers festive proof. From South End’s first annual 12 Brews of Christmas to Olde Mecklenburg’s sixth annual Weihnachtsmarkt, beer is creating its own place in our city’s traditions. But our brewing culture has a younger sibling that is eager to join the party.…

Alison Leininger

In the Heart of the Sea: Not Worth (Moby) Dick

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA *1/2 DIRECTED BY Ron Howard STARS Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker As much an introspective character study as an exciting racing flick, 2013’s Rush examined the heated rivalry that existed between Formula One superstars Niki Lauda and James Hunt back in the 1970s. Criminally unseen and underappreciated in this country…

Matt Brunson

Bizarre crime from Charlotte police files (Dec. 10)

Keep that Flame Employees at a Kangaroo Express in south Charlotte called police after someone stole nearly 100 lighters from the store last week. The employees said the man walked in and simply took an entire four-tier display of lighters off the counter and left the store with them, then climbed into a waiting car…

Ryan Pitkin

Weekly horoscope (Dec. 10-16)

For All Signs: Beginning last week, Mars has been making fierce aspects to other tough planets, Uranus and Pluto. Mars represents the principle of raw, physical power. He is the original god of war and therefore “rules” knives, guns, surgical instruments, or anything that might cut, like a sword. He rules “attack” on any level,…

Vivian Carol

Ant-Man, Naked Gun sequels among new home entertainment titles

(View From The Couch is a weekly column that reviews what’s new on Blu-ray and DVD. Ratings are on a four-star scale.) ANT-MAN (2015). After the overkill of Avengers: Age of Ultron, it was nice to see Marvel return to a comparatively small-scale effort — in more ways than one. The diminutive superhero at the…

Matt Brunson

Trans leaders stress strategic importance of education as awareness grows

Locally and nationally, the LGBT movement is at a tipping point. With marriage equality across all 50 states, advocates have turned their attention to other pressing matters. The shift in focus has meant a new shift in strategies, often working on local levels to address issues like discrimination in employment and public accommodations. But this…

Matt Comer

Lera Lynn goes from the small screen to big stages

Singer-songwriter Lera Lynn couldn’t tell anyone she was going to appear on the second season of the hit HBO series True Detective before episodes started airing earlier this year, but her music hit a resonating note in the TV series’ teaser video even before that. A sparse guitar riff sets the backdrop for Lynn’s sultry…

Jeff Hahne

Letters to the Editor (Dec. 9 edition)

Dear Editor, I think it’s great that CL is bringing attention to the sharp increase in opiate abuse, particularly heroin, that is spreading through Charlotte and the rest of N.C. While I applaud the focus on detox programs and naloxone —­ used for when someone has already overdosed — I’m puzzled at the article’s lack…

Former basketball star founds new gallery in South End

Basketball players have a kind of athletic elegance — their tall, muscular forms granting dynamic moves across the court, while keen senses allow for the precision needed to shoot hoops accurately. At 6’4″, it’s not surprising to learn William Antonio is a former basketball player. For 15 years, he belonged to the Philippine Basketball Association,…

Anita Overcash

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