Democrats for McCrory?
Mayor Pat McCrory earlier today release a list of Democratic supporters who serve as co-chairmen of Democrats for McCrory: former N.C. Rep. Ronnie Smith Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod McCrory is also winning in endorsements from the state’s larger dailies: The Asheville Citizen-Times, The Charlotte Observer, The Durham…
Early voting
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HOM, 10/18/08 – 10/19/08
We felt so at HOM we stayed at the club all weekend. Some of these people did too. Check out these photos from Friday and Saturday! Photos by Jeaumane McIntosh.
Cindy McCain vs. Michelle Obama
There is talk of Cindy McCain shedding her shyness to help her husband win the presidency. She’s been talking smack at rallies and putting a little more fire into her Stepford Wife act. Initially, Cindy McCain was the anti-Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama has been active on the campaign trail, speaking out and making solo appearances…
CL Movie Ratings
Creative Loafing‘s star ratings for all reviewed movies playing in the Charlotte area.
Live Review: James Taylor
James Taylor performed a free concert in Charlotte on Sunday in support of Barack Obama. Read about it here.
Kanye doesn’t rap
Kanye West had a listening party for his new CD and it’s noted that he doesn’t rap on the album
Cuppy cake gumdrops
A must watch: a video of a creepy, robot-like chubby kid singing!
Three 6 Mafia cancelled
The Three 6 Mafia concert scheduled for Oct. 22 at Amos’ Southend has been cancelled.
Today’s Top 5
The five best events going down in Charlotte, Oct. 20.
Dangerous: Elevate Anniversary/Fashion Show at Suite, 10/18/08
Friday night we stopped through Suite to catch the Elevate Magazine 5-year anniversary party, complete with a fashion show from Jordanos. Check out these photos.
CD Review: Brown Shoe
Indie-rock band Brown Shoe releases third album.
Harvey Pekar at Heroes
Check out these photos of comic book writer Harvey Pekar.
Deep-fried … soda?
A Texas man fries Coca-Cola into a dessert.
What about the local issues?
As voters line up to cast their vote early, I hope they are thinking about more than just who will be the next president.
Material Girl
This isn’t surprising when you consider that a woman who is constantly reinventing herself would probably want or need to do so in a marriage.
McCain, Obama play nice
The senators spoke last night at a charity dinner. And they didn’t even fight.
Election madness of the future
Who really wants to see a perpetual, never-ending White House race?
Buzz-Worthy
The Secret Life of Bees is buzz-worthy.
W. for Wimpy
Timid W. is strictly Bush-league.
Max Payne: Ouch
It’s difficult to watch a movie this bad By Matt Brunson MAX PAYNE DIRECTED BY John Moore STARS Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis Imagine The Constant Gardener after a frontal lobotomy, and that’s basically Max Payne in a nutshell. The latest bomb based on a popular video game (a lamentable tradition that has brought such works…
Live Review: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Grace Potter rocks the Visulite Theatre.
Another EpiCentre opening…
PJs Coffee and Lounge opens at EpiCentre.
PJ’s Coffee & Lounge
PJ’s Coffee & Lounge in EpiCentre serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner tapas as well as coffees and amazing mixed drinks.
Greensboro reporter assaulted at Palin rally
Why is it that this election cycle’s rallies, particularly Palin’s, are so incendiary?
Today’s Top 5
The five best events going down in Charlotte today, Oct. 17.
Crazy McCain Rally Lady
SNL made fun of her on Thursday’s prime-time episode, but we found the real “Crazy McCain Rally Lady.” Check her out:
Reinvention
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are divorcing. Are we surprised?
Christina Aguilera is seriously scary
Christina Aguilera has transformed from tranny to tranny/human kaleidescope. The shirt, the hot pink lipstick, the raccoon eyes and the hair, oh the hair.
Musicians at Republican campaign
Musicians get upset over Republican campaign using their tracks.
Pawning mementos to pay bills
Is this another sign that times are hard, or a practice in the age-old philosophy that “you can’t take it with you”? More than 95 years ago, a two-month old baby girl named Millvina Dean was wrapped in a sack and lowered into a lifeboat off the Titanic as it slowly sank into the Atlantic…
Trader Joe’s uptown
The long-awaited Trader Joe’s is now open in the Metropolitan shopping center near uptown. I visited the store for the first time yesterday. The store, which opened last Friday, offers great international pre-made food and frozen food options. As a single gal, I stocked up on gourmet granolas, frozen burritos, mini pizzas, and the like…
Ever hear of Google? Snopes?
Before you forward the e-mail to your entire address book, how about checking it out.
McCain confused by “tongue-in-cheek” concept
McCain sticks to what he knows.
Meet Joe the Plumber
See the video that introduced America to this talked-about dude
Kiss Lounge, 10/15/08
A concerned and politically active group of people ventured out to Kiss Lounge for a debate viewing party, hosted by Generation Engage, Wednesday night. Photos by Renaul Hill, Charlotte Vibe Photography.
Today’s Top 5
The five best events going down in Charlotte today, Oct. 16, 2008.
$5 worth of free groceries
Whole Foods is offering a web coupon for $5 off any purchase of $25 or over.
Another marriage bites the dust…
But this time it’s music legend Madonna’s marriage, so it matters. Right? It was announced today that Madonna and her husband, filmmaker Guy Ritchie will be getting a divorce after seven-and-a-half years of marriage. Read more about it here.
Speed dating with politicians
… including some who might take late County Commissioner Valerie Woodard’s seat.
Are you planning to watch the debate tonight?
It’s the final round in the verbal smack down between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama.
Today’s Menu (10/15/2008)
Robert Earl Keen Dude is popular with country music fans, folk music fans, the college radio crowd, jam band fans, alt-country fans, soccer moms (sorry, Sarah), shitkicker types, and Texas fetishists. Hell, dude even looks like The Dude, and he certainly still abides by a lot of people’s math. Me? I never got it. He’s…
United Way donations down …
… and its leadership maintains their homes, keeps the light bills paid and doesn’t struggle with grocery money.
Another scrapbook of shenanigans
A variety of photos from around Charlotte, courtesy of QC After Dark
Live Review: Sevendust
Sevendust review and setlist from the Oct. 14, 2008 show at Amos’ Southend.
It’s time to get ill
Beastie Boys will be performing at Amos’ Southend on Oct. 27 with Sheryl Crow and Santogold. The show is part of the group’s Get Out and Vote 08 Tour that is hitting swing states around the country. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, Oct. 16 at etix.com.
Little Sarah McCain Palin
Man names newborn after candidates behind his wife’s back. His original choice was to name the girl John McCain.
The CL Interview: Mike Sexton
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for Mike Sexton it’s every month. Sexton works with the Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission where he focuses on getting community involvement in eradicating and understanding domestic violence. Creative Loafing recently spoke to him about his role in making Charlotte a safer place for victims of domestic violence. Creative…
The real farmers markets
According to Slow Food Charlotte, some of the produce we buy at our local farmers markets in Charlotte are not really farmed in the area — fruits and vegetables sold by these “farmers” can be from California, Chile and beyond. If you are looking for the real deal, check out Slow Food Charlotte’s list of…
Today’s Top 5
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte today, Oct. 15.
Today’s menu (10/14/2008)
Sevendust will be performing at Amos’ Southend with Taproot, Dear Enemy and Allyria. For more on Sevendust, see last week’s music feature here.
‘Crop the vote’
Someone has too much time on his hands. Or space aliens are trying to tell us to vote. Read more here.
No waitress needed
Inamo, a restaurant in London, has traded in its wait staff with a computer system.
Oil, military costs and you
N.C. taxpayers will spend $2.8 billion in 2009 for oil-related military efforts to secure foreign petroleum and reserves
Live Review: Obituary
Live review of Obituary, Unleashed and more at Amos’ Southend.
Facebook and the law
UK lawyer uses irrelevant claim in rape case.
Why is it?
Why is it that if Joe Public shoots anyone and God forbid a police officer, his name, face and criminal history is plastered across the newspaper?
KISS Lounge, 10/10/18
Hip-hop dance group Kaba Modern, from “America’s Top Dance Crew” performed at KISS Lounge on Friday evening. Check out the pics from the Black and White Ball. Photos by Jeaumane McIntosh.
McCrory nowhere near McCain rally
Ol’ Johnny and his robotic moneybags housemate looked pretty lonely up there.
Today’s Top 5
The five best events going down in Charlotte today, Oct. 14.
Charlotte Bestsellers List
1. Against the Grain by Larry Rogers 2. Waggit’s Tale by Peter Howe 3. Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore 4. The Shack by William P. Young 5. Brisingr by Christopher Paolini 6. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski 7. Before the Light Changes by Irene Honeycutt 8.…
Ethnic barbecue in Charlotte
Eastern- and Lexington-styled barbecue aren’t the only barbecue game in town. Since 2006, Dr. Tom Hanchett, staff historian of the Levine Museum of the New South, has organized a “New South Barbecue Tour” (of which I have been a guest speaker/tour guide for the past three years). This year, we shared Korean dai han, Vietnamese…
SPECIAL EVENT: Traces
The Montreal-based performers, Les 7 Doights De Le Main (The 7 Fingers) twist and turn, flipping their way into Charlotte for Traces. But what is that? Take one look at the group’s past videos of performances and you’ll see it isn’t just acrobatics but touches of theater and music mixed together for these performances. The…
Writer Harvey Pekar comes to Novello Festival
I’ve been a fan of writer Harvey Pekar and his comic book series American Splendor since I was in high school. I first discovered him from an appearance on David Letterman and fell in love with his mundane, often-depressing autobiographical tales of life in Cleveland. Consequently, I about sharted in my pants when I heard…
My venture into Nellyville
It’s getting cold out thurrrrrrrrrr. Might want to break out your sweaterrrrrrrrrrs. After seeing Nelly perform at the club LOVE in Washington, D.C., I now speak Nelly. Meaning, I add extra R’s to words like a pirate. After taking a few years off to help his sister fight a battle against cancer that she didn’t…
MUSIC: Muse at the muse
It’s Find Your Muse open mic night at The Evening Muse this and every Monday at 7 p.m. If you’re a musician, be sure to grab your music gear, make your way to The Evening Muse and hit the stage to play those musical creations that you’ve always wanted to play in front of a…
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files
Sweet Tooth: A security officer at Food Lion apprehended a woman shoplifting. He noticed the woman stuffing candy in her purse and walking out the store without paying for it. In total, she tried to steal $35.67 worth of candy. Feuding Sisters: A 44-year-old woman said her sister is at war with her. She said…
Barbecue events in Charlotte
Sample great barbecue flavors at one or more of these local events: The 25th Annual Barbecue Festival in Lexington is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. An eight-block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic and barbecue (chopped sandwiches) is served at three locations throughout the festival area. The style, called “Festival barbecue” is a result…
Book Review: Real moments: Photographs of Bob Dylan 1966-1974
The Deal: Photographer Barry Feinstein shares black and white photos, many previously unseen, taken of Dylan between 1963 and 1974. The Good: The book shares a lot of intimate moments of Dylan that many people never have seen – backstage, candid and onstage. Each photo is accompanied by a short paragraph describing where, when and/or…
Reviews of Ghost Town, The Duchess and more…
Current Releases BLINDNESS After the back-to-back helming of two excellent motion pictures – City of God and The Constant Gardener – Fernando Meirelles now goes for the gold (Oscar?) with his adaptation of Jose Saramago’s Nobel Prize-winning novel Blindness. In this film’s unnamed city (the country and characters similarly go unnamed), the disaster is a…
CL previews upcoming shows
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 Robert Earl Keen Dude is popular with country music fans, folk music fans, the college radio crowd, jam band fans, alt-country fans, soccer moms (sorry, Sarah), shitkicker types, and Texas fetishists. Hell, dude even looks like The Dude, and he certainly still abides by a lot of people’s math. Me? I never…
CD Review: Taj Mahal
The Deal: Taj Mahal celebrates four decades of his rich, multicultural musical heritage. The Good: As any performer who’s tried to follow him figured out a long time ago, Taj Mahal has always been a formidable presence. He just keeps getting better with age. His latest shows the artist at the top of his form.…
Your weekly horoscope
Libra the Scales (Sept. 22-Oct. 22): Until the recent year you have been very successful in your particular field of endeavor. It is a secret, maybe even from yourself, that there are elements of the work that have become tiresome. You fear that adopting new patterns will not be accepted. Yet they offer refreshment that…
The other presidential candidates
Polls show that between 4 and 8 percent of voters are undecided about the presidential election. In the past, pundits have said that these so-called “late undecideds” are just stupid, don’t care, or haven’t been paying attention, and probably should do the country favor and stay home on Election Day. I used to agree with…
CD/DVD Review: David Gilmour
The Deal: Former Pink Floyd frontman releases first solo live album as CD/DVD set. The Good: First and foremost it should be noted that Richard Wright, Floyd’s keyboard player that recently passed away is present on the album. Gilmour doesn’t forget where he came from — the album kicks off with “Speak To Me” and…
Sex with George Clooney
Since I had sex with George Clooney it’s occurred to me that I’m better than everyone else. I’m aware that some of you think that just because George Clooney kissed me twice — THAT’S RIGHT GEORGE CLOONEY KISSED ME TWICE THAT’S PRACTICALLY MAKING OUT WHICH IN THE BIBLE BELT MEANS WE HAD SEX YES I…
Democrat neighbor vs. Republican neighbor
When the person next door supports the other guy
Open the presidential debates
The reviews are in, and the latest U.S. presidential debate, the “town hall” from Nashville, Tenn., was a snore. One problem is that in a debate, it is important for the debaters to actually disagree. Yet Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain substantively agree on many issues. That is one major reason that the debates…
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull among new DVD releases
BARRACUDA / ISLAND FURY (1978 / 1989). The Dark Sky Films DVD outfit releases another two-for-one deal in its Drive In Double Feature series pairing a couple of grade-B (or lower) efforts on one disc. Subtitled The Lucifer Project, Barracuda (which I first saw back at the age of 13, probably one of only 24…
The successes and failures of local print media
As a chronicler of Charlotte’s history, Tom Hanchett pays ample attention to print media. Newspapers, he believes, are “probably the most important source for understanding a city’s history.” And these days, he worries, those are sources that may be drying up. “[The number] of newspapers that can afford to pay a stable of smart, careful,…
Body of Lies: Better than most 9/11 yarns
Plus reviews of The Express and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Why Charlotte can’t afford Beverly Perdue
I can’t put it in simpler terms. A vote for Democrat Beverly Perdue for governor is a vote against Charlotte. Or, if you are a glass-half-full type of person, a vote for Perdue is a vote for the rural parts of North Carolina at Charlotte’s expense. The race for governor this year is about a…
The cut of katanas
Samurai swords are reputed to be among the best ever produced, a fact attested to by the practice of testing the swords on human cadavers, usually those of condemned criminals. My question is, just how sharp were these blades? I’ve read accounts declaring certain swords could cut through the hip bones of three grown men…
Letters to the editor
Would you bite the hand that feeds? I believe local advertisers are the sole support of Creative Loafing, seeing as CL is a free paper. I counted about 35 ads in the Oct. 1 issue for local restaurants, including a full-page ad by Cosmos Cafe on your inside front cover. From having advertised in CL…
A taste of local meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Time for comfort food
Local civic events
Domestic Violence Advisory Board Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Hal Marshall Services Center, 700 North Tryon St., second floor, environmental protection boardroom, www.charmeck.org. One-stop Voting Begins Thursday, Oct. 16, www.meckboe.org for times and locations. Citizens’ Transit Advisory Group Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 a.m., Government Center, 600 East 4th St., conference room CH-14, www.charmeck.org. Mallard Creek-area…
Geoff Bragg, chef
At Pewter Rose Bistro, head chef Geoff Bragg says things operate like a family business — and that fits his style just fine. Growing up in Charlotte, Bragg liked to hang around the kitchen and watch his father cook the same foods he cooked for his fellow soldiers while a major in the Army. His…
Eating high on the hog in Charlotte
What is Carolina BBQ?
The Duhks create own brand of ecological world-view music
They’ve been hailed as innovators, blending folk, punk and world music for an ethnic stew with ingredients from around the globe. But the lead song “Mighty Storm,” on The Duhks latest release, Fast Paced World, has some wondering if the band possesses prophetic powers as well. The song recounts the deadliest hurricane in American history…
THEATER:Mother Load
Being a mom isn’t easy. In fact, it’s a job on its own, only you don’t get paid with cash but with dirty diapers. That’s what Mother Load is all about. Creator Amy Wilson’s own experiences from raising three children gave birth to what is now an off-Broadway hit. Consisting of only one woman, the…
Grace Potter on fire
25-year-old singer focuses her energy on music, performing
THEATER: Clue The Musical
Remember playing Clue, the board game? For those of you too caught up in your daily happenings to do that anymore — what a shame! Of course, things could be worse (You could not be able to find gas for your car.) — but at least Matthews Playhouse of Performing Arts has something to entertain…
CD Review: The Stellas
The Deal: Charlotte quartet releases debut, independently released CD, Cry Baby Cry – which was recorded and mastered by The Evening Muse’s Joe Kuhlman. The Good: Combining retro rhythms with a modern touch, The Stellas hit the ground running with their debut disc. “I’m On the Outside” almost has a Beatles groove and harmony to…
COMEDY: The Chuckleheads
The Chuckleheads, a Charlotte-based troupe bent on improv comedy is getting ready to celebrate. It’s the group’s first birthday and one year anniversary in the biz, so of course they’re celebrating with a show — Happy Birthday to Us Comedy Improv Variety Extravaganza. Jump into games like Whose Line Is It Anyway — or the…
Problem child or problem parent?
What is going on with people and their children? The other day, I was watching The Today Show and a segment came on about paying kids to do chores. I thought I had misunderstood, so I sat there a little longer and waited for the segment. I said to myself, “They must be talking about…
FILM: 15 Short Film Festival
For those who can’t sit and stay focused during a drawn-out film that lasts more than an hour, the 15 Short Film Festival is right up your alley. The event goes down on Oct. 19 at The Evening Muse. Attendees can watch films (short — just 15 minutes long — and they definitely won’t make…
Ron Rash hits the jackpot with Serena
An American masterpiece of blood, greed and history
Local BBQ eateries
Here’s a listing of places you can find some scrumptious BBQ. 521 BBQ & Grill, 7580 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, S.C. 803-548-7675. www.521bbqandgrill.com. Alfred & Charlie’s BBQ House, 815 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia. 704-864-4446. www.alfredandcharlies.com. Art’s Barbecue & Deli, 900 E. Morehead St. 704-334-9424. Bar-B-Q King, 2900 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-399-8344. Bill Spoon’s Barbecue, 5524…
COMEDY: Defending the Caveman
Remember that book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus? If so, the plot of the comical play Defending the Caveman might just peak your interest. Even in barbaric times men and women’s interactions were a little off-key, but for viewers this can mean serious entertainment. $29.50-$34.50. Oct. 21-26. Oct. 21, 22, 23, 7:30…
