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Thursday, May 22, 2008
See & Do: The Weekender The Weekender
Posted By Natalie Howard on Thu, May 22, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Friday, May 23
Film
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 65 years old isn’t old enough to slow Indy’s alter ego, Harrison Ford, and here’s the movie to prove it. The plot is hush-hush, but CL has film critic extraordinaire Matt Brunson’s review online for you to have a heads up on whether or not Indy lives up to the hype. Because CL loves you like its own, that’s why. Check out www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Film for review and movie times. Find more in Film.
Music
The Mighty ORQ: This Texas trio’s workingman blues-rock is brushed with a funky groove. Thick voice, guitars, bass and drums keep it simple and honest. There’s no need for gimmicks, and the writing and playing are solid. The band is touring the countryside in support of the new recording To the Bone, which is stacked with blues ballads as well as rockers. With Hot Politics. Double Door Inn. www.doubledoorinn.com.
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Arts
Dance, Dance: NC Dance Theatre presents their NC Dance Theatre Repertory Ensemble performance. The dancers will sway the stage with graceful movements during their annual show. The associate art director of the North Carolina Dance Theatre, Patricia McBride, restages Stars & Stripes, choreographed by George Balanchine in 1958. The Repertory Ensemble will also perform an array of new works. $15. 7:30 p.m. Booth Playhouse. www.blumenthalcenter.org. Find more in Arts.
Food
Berrybrook Farms Natural Foods: Homemade soups, herbed tofu sandwiches, bean burritos and freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable sandwiches found in a natural food shop. 1257 East Blvd. www.berrybrookfarm.com. Find more in Food.
Saturday, May 24
Film
A Man Named Pearl: This locally made documentary tells the story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. CL’s Arts writer Scott Lucas called it “a feel-good documentary for those of us who hate even the idea of a feel-good documentary.” Which means all you cynics who read CL. Free. Winthrop University. www.winthrop.edu. Find more in Film.
Music
Soulganic: Charlotte-based funk soulsters come out of the woodwork every so often just to keep the groove alive around town. They released their debut, All Directions Forward, early last year. Singer Anthony Rodriguez has garnered praise for his vocal stylings, and there’s no telling what the band has been up to since they last appeared on stage. The Evening Muse. www.theeveningmuse.com. Find more in Music.
Arts
Super Retardo: Crack up your weekend with comedian Mitch Fatel. The funny guy has been performing in front of crowds for the past 10 years. In that time he has released two CDs titled Super Retardo and Miniskirts & Muffins. He has also appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Fatel is soft-spoken and child-like in his acts, frequently making references on relationships, sex, porn, boobs and more. $20. Pineville Dinner Theater. www.pinevilledinnertheater.com. Find more in Arts.
Food
Jade Asian Fusion Sushi Bar: A delightful variety from all over Asia. Includes Korean short ribs, Sichuan chicken, Malaysian flounder, curries, noodle and rice dishes, stir fries and sushi. 14815 John J. Delaney Dr., 704-369-5088. Find more in Food.
Sunday, May 25
Film
Opening this week: The Life Before Her Eyes, and Son of Rambow. Visit your favorite theater and be one of the first in Charlotte to catch these flicks. Local theaters. www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Film.
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Music
Asheville Music Jamboree: It’s a short jaunt into the mountains for the AmJam festival. They’ve got two-day and Sunday-only tickets available, so there are plenty of options to get out and see a variety of music. Among the acts performing are Gov’t Mule, Burning Spear, Keller Williams, The Lee Boys and a whole bunch more. Should be a great way to spend the holiday weekend if you want to get out of town. Neighborhood Theatre is one of the sponsors of the event. Deerfields Amphitheatre, Asheville. www.amjam.net. Find more in Music.
Arts
Great day for a red wedding: Even the moon is upset in Blood Wedding, Federico Garcia Lorca’s fantastical folk tragedy. The Bride has abandoned the hard-working Groom at the altar, rushing to the arms of Leonardo, who has prior entanglements of his own. The high school students of Children’s Theatre’s Ensemble Company, always imaginatively directed, have proven remarkably adept at this sort of primitive stew in the past. Recommended for ages 13 and up. $10. ImaginOn. www.ctcharlotte.org. Find more in Arts.
Food
Thai Thai Takeout: Chef Tony Kwok and his wife Phim are sure to charm you with their elegant take-out spot. It may be hard to resist pigging out on starters like Mee Krob lettuce wraps and Ka Nom Jeb but try to leave room for the excellent Pad Thai and Goong Chu Chee. 1412-C East Blvd., Dilworth Shopping Center. 704-347-8886. Find more in Food.
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