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Fall Guide 2013: Jeff Jackson on his debut novel Mira Corpora
The way Jeff Jackson sees it, a lot of contemporary literary fiction is a sham. What’s needed, he says, is writing that does what punk music did to the complacent, bloated rock ‘n’ roll of the 1970s — blow it up and start all over. Jackson, 42, hopes his debut novel, Mira Corpora, will contribute…
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
They have written, recorded and performed old-timey rock, rockabilly, soul, doo-wop and just plain, good American roots music.
Homeboy Sandman at Knocturnal at Snug Harbor tonight (9/16/2013)
He’s managed to open eyes and ears from underground radio to NPR, Rolling Stone and XXL.
Christian Death at Tremont Music Hall tonight (9/15/2013)
The band has scaled back the metal, uncovering its post-punk propulsion and solid song craft.
Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite bring the blues to the Fillmore tonight (9/15/2013)
The duo first paired when they played with John Lee Hooker in 1997.
God Save the Queen City at the Chop Shop today (9/14/2013)
Want variety but also want to stay at one venue and don’t have much money to spend?
Floating Action at the Evening Muse tonight (9/13/2013)
A band that knows the value of Memphis grit and Trenchtown riddims, and comes up with something new and cool in the blend.
Recipe: Apples and Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Tastes like your childhood, without your mom nagging you for an hour to eat it.
Untappd: Social Networking + Beer + Cider + Mead
This social networking app is bringing brew lovers together no matter where they’re at.
The Pull List (9/11/13): East of West gets collected
Hickman continues comic reign.
Today’s Top 5: Wednesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
And Then There Were None, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, Scanners sequels among new home entertainment titles
(View From The Couch is a weekly column that reviews what’s new on Blu-ray and DVD.) AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (1945). This early adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic play, itself based on the author’s celebrated novel Ten Little Indians, is the best of the numerous screen versions that have made their way to movie…
Creative Loafing publisher announces retirement
“It’s been a hell of a ride,” said Wendy Goldstein
Live review: Hopscotch 2013
Raleigh mega-fest sheds its training wheels.
First Drip (9/10/13): The primaries, Inside Out 11M project, more
The primaries, a twerking fail prank and more in today’s news.
Today’s Top 5: Tuesday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Vetoes and overrides prove McCrory is saner – yet weaker – than presumed
A public back-and-forth between McCrory and state lawmakers shows a growing rift in Raleigh that could benefit the rest of the state.
Bourbon hits the shelves today
Kathleen Purvis’ latest is now available.
Front Row at CenterStage, 9/6/2013
Photos from the Front Row Fashion show held in NoDa.
Black at N.C. Music Factory, 9/6/2013
Photos from Black, a fashion, rock and art show, at the NC Music Factory.
Today’s Top 5: Monday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Death to mugshot rags
“I saw your picture in the paper last week,” a woman whispered to my friend at a child’s birthday party we were attending. “I had to hide it from Aiden so he wouldn’t think you’re a bad guy.” She was referring to his mugshot, published without his consent by the Gaston Gazette newspaper. It was…
Today’s Top 5: Sunday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Today’s Top 5: Saturday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte’s police files (Sept. 5)
House Guest From Hell: A woman taught her ex-boyfriend a lesson last week in east Charlotte after he tried to put her out on the streets. A 58-year-old man told police that his ex showed up at his house and asked if she could stay with him because she had nowhere else to go. He…
Question the Queen City: The forgotten history of NoDa
The former mill village with a shady reputation is now a thriving arts and entertainment district … with a shady reputation.
X-Men: Battle of the Atom recap: Chapters 1 & 2
Taking a look at the first two parts of Marvel’s latest crossover.
North Carolina’s popularity takes a hit in PPP national poll
Per Public Policy Polling, the state has lost favorability mostly among women, racial and ethnic minorities and Democrats.
Jay-Z coming to Charlotte in January
Tour is in support of his ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ album.
Theater review: Elemeno Pea
If you wish to keep a job – or sustain a marriage – you will often need to make some adjustments, concessions, or even sacrifices. At some point, it’s quite possible to stray too far, where adjustments begin to alter your personality, concessions undermine your integrity, and sacrifices deprive you of a life of your…
Today’s Top 5: Friday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
A run-in with Van Morrison
Van Morrison is often compared to the most legendary singers, songwriters and band leaders music has ever produced. Many people, however, have also compared him to one of literature’s most legendarily angry characters. I’m talking about that terrible one-eyed troll, who lives under the bridge and won’t let anybody pass unless they can answer an…
Poultry, thy name is chicken
When we got our first backyard hens, we spent countless hours naming them. Like new parents besotted with their offspring, we never tired of telling how we came to christen the birds with titles such as Buffy, Colin, Wally, Kiss and two Nancys (named after our neighbors, the Nancys). Three years into urban farming, we…
Opening Friday
What’s new in theaters this weekend.
Local Discovery: The Cult of Cookie
Jessie Mathis’ signature chocolate chip cookie have gained a cult-like following. Find them at the Not Just Coffee Shop.
What “The Fox”?
Ylvis’ song is catchy, but absolutely, horribly ridiculous.
Live review: John Mayer, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (9/4/2013)
Dear John, some changes have to be made if you’re ever going to move forward.
Charlotte pastor asks only white church goers to greet newcomers
Because what community of faith isn’t built on racism?
Today’s Top 5: Thursday
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
Goodie Mob at the Fillmore *CANCELED* (9/5/2013)
With a new LP, the group has veered into the smooth soul, prog-rock and grinding electro favored by Cee Lo Green.
Weekly horoscope (Sept. 5-11)
Virgo The Virgin (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): As the week begins, you have a number of projects that will keep you busy. You are instinctively hurrying to finish things so you can move forward. Although normally tactful, there is a possibility that your tone of speech may be clipped and will hurt someone. It could also…
Shannon Whitworth rides the Tide
“High Tide,” the opening title track to Shannon Whitworth’s new LP, is both insistent and easygoing, an unusual combination for a simple country tune. Her confident coos about hitting the road to outrun your troubles play out over steady bass and a hypnotic guitar. The instruments direct the song with a loose and lively tug.…
This Modern World (Sept. 5)
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(View From The Couch is a weekly column that reviews what’s new on Blu-ray and DVD.) AT ANY PRICE (2013). In his finest performance in over a decade, Dennis Quaid plays Henry Whipple, an Iowa farmer who’s doing whatever it takes to hold onto the land that’s been in his family for generations. Henry hopes…
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According to one Facebook poster, last night there were approximately 80 cyclists out last night.
The Pull List (9/4/13): DC, Marvel kick off events
DC highlights villains, while Marvel doubles up.
Fall Guide 2013: Off to see the movies
We’re off to see the wizard … in IMAX 3-D! Yes, 1939’s immortal The Wizard of Oz will be returning to theaters in an enhanced (some would say diminished) version starting on Sept. 20. It’s part of Warner Bros.’s 75th anniversary celebration for the film, which will enjoy a one-week theatrical run before appearing in…
Fall Guide 2013: An explosion of performing arts
Uptown arts are burgeoning with the Levine Center, and NoDa is blossoming with the CAST complex, UpStage and other funky, boozy sites. Performing arts venues have increased dramatically over the past few seasons. So eventually, there had to be an explosion of arts events, right? Well, amid the cautious optimism afflicting the plutocrats of Banktown,…
Fall Guide 2013: 10.5 ‘local’ concerts you need to check out this season
If you saw our Fall Festival guide, you know about God Save the Queen City. If you keep an eye on this section and the Soundboard listings, you’re aware of the noteworthy artists coming to town. So, now we’re going to give you a list of the locals you need to get out and see…
Fall Guide 2013: Visual arts, festivals, theater, comedy and more
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