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Sunday, September 14, 2014
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Sunday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 14, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The Classic International Black Cinema Series, screening Ragtime at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
• Sunday Funday at 'Stache House Bar & Lounge
• Southern Women's Show at Charlotte Convention Center
• British Invasion at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
• Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Saturday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 13, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Festival of India at Belk Theater
• Alicia L. McDaniel, signing Beautiful Crown at The Last Word
• Art.Music.Poetry at Belk Theater
• Sip and Stroll: Art, Wine & Music Festival at EpiCentre
• Woofstock at Amos' Southend
Friday, September 12, 2014
Arts Cheap list: Sunset Jazz Fest, Festival of India and more
Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Going out in Charlotte doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, to prove that statement, we've compiled a list of cheap - $10 or less - things to do in the Q.C. this weekend. These events may vary, but they're all entertaining and they won't break your bank (piggy banks excluded).
Word 4 Word Poetry Night featuring Rome D'Carlo at Mama's Caribbean Grill: The event will offer a night of poetry from seasoned and newbie poets alike. Come to listen or - if you have material and courage - participate. $5 cover; Free entry to perform in open mic with purchase of food/drink. Sept. 12, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mama's Caribbean Grill, 1504 Central Ave.
Alicia L. McDaniel, signing Beautiful Crown at The Last Word: Those who pick up Alicia L. McDaniel’s new book are getting a two-fer: both visual and poetic artistry flow from the pages of this book by a talented Charlotte creative. McDaniel describes the book as an “inspirational illustrated book celebrating naturally textured hair.” There will be a dance performance, raffles, refreshments, a natural hairstyles mini-show and more. Free admission. Sept. 13, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Last Word, 230 East W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite B11. www.thelastwordcharlotte.com.
Two-Year Anniversary Party at Peculiar Rabbit: The Plaza-Midwood restaurant celebrates its two-year anniversary with nine breweries on site, live music, food, a cornhole tournament and giveaways. Free admission; $30 for unlimited beer sampling). Sept. 13, 1 p.m. The Peculiar Rabbit, 1212 Pecan Ave. www.thepeculiarrabbit.com.
Charlotte Sunset Jazz Festival at Symphony Park: The festival, now more than 23 years old, brings folks together for a day of jazz. This years performers include Adrian Crutchfield, Kenneth Carr & the Tigers, Robyn Springer and more. Free admission. Sept. 13, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road. www.charlottesunsetjazzfestival.com.
Festival of India at Belk Theater: The festival, presented by the India Association of Charlotte, celebrates its 20th year. The streets outside of Belk Theater will be lined with food and merch vendors selling curry and spiced dishes, but there are henna demos and performances, too. Expect a mix of classical and Bollywood dances, in addition to Charlotte Indian Idol — a talent competition. $5 online; $7 at the gate; Free for children under 10. Sept. 13, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. www.indiafestival.iacofcarolinas.org.
Arts Theater review: Footloose
Posted By Perry Tannenbaum on Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 4:54 PM
When Footloose came out of Hollywood in 1984, there were a few things in the film to explain why it remained a marketable brand long enough for the original screenwriter, Dean Pitchford, to adapt it for the Broadway stage in 1998. Most important were the hits, “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and the title tune composed and performed by Kenny Loggins. But the raffish bad boy charisma of Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack also lingered in the memory.
Ren is exiled from Chicago to a hick town named Bomont, “somewhere in the heartland of America in the recent past,” where an eloquent preacher who lost his son in a car accident has prevailed upon the town council to outlaw dancing. Were it not for the musical elements in the film, we’d think we had been tossed back into the late '50s or early '60s, for the teens here have that special blandness we associate with the Beach Party onscreen romps and the equally formulaic Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.
The lowlife edginess of Brando has been cleansed from Ren’s rebel DNA, and there’s no evidence that the sex, drugs, and long-haired incursions of Eastern cultures during the '60s ever happened — in Chicago or in Bomont. We’re really in that in-between Neverland that Grease and American Graffiti took us to, so it’s fitting that Theatre Charlotte drops the “recent past” pretense in their playbill for their current revival, ably directed by Michelle Long.
News CMPD officer arrested on misdemeanor assault charges
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 4:20 PM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested officer Jason Van Aken and charged him with assault inflicting serious injury and simple assault, both of which are misdemeanors.
The charges stem from a criminal investigation into an incident in which Van Aken used excessive force on Terance G. Malachi, who was in custody for carrying a concealed weapon.
On Aug. 14, the victim was in handcuffs and leg shackles in CMPD's Metro Division interview room when Van Aken allegedly pushed the victim into the wall. Malachi was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken collarbone.
Van Aken has been placed on administrative leave and has had his gun and badge removed while internal investigations continue, including into whether Van Aken is responsible for other incidents involving excessive force.
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Friday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 3:06 PM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 12, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Cibo Matto at Visulite Theatre
• LATIBAH Talk: The Mis-Education of the Negro - "Did We Fail Education or Did Education Fail Us?" at LATIBAH Collard Green Museum
• Funk Fest at Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
• River City at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Summer Series at Bubble
First Drip First Drip (9/12/14): City postpones discussion on Uber and Lyft, Cannon to be sentenced in October, more
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM
City Council has postponed a conversation and possible ordinance changes that would affect ride-share programs, such as Uber and Lyft, until the General Assembly potentially decides on statewide regulations. Charlotte wants driver to go through city background checks, though the companies argue they implement their own background checks. A potential ordinance would also deregulate cab fare, which is set by the city, to allow for competition.
Former Mayor Patrick Cannon will be sentenced on Oct. 14, not the original date of late September, because a defense witness will be out of town. Cannon faces 20 years in prison.
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been convicted of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend and could still face prison time. Pistorius was found not guilty of murder in the incident in which the judge agreed he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder. But he was charged for the incident in which he fired four shots into a bathroom his girlfriend had locked herself in on Valentine's Day last year.
In technology news, you'll have to wait at least a month to order an iPhone 6, and Yahoo says it feels "threatened" by the U.S. government.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Film / Film News Opening Friday
Posted By Matt Brunson on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM
- Fox Searchlight
- The Drop
Dolphin Tale 2 - Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd
The Drop - Tom Hardy, James Gandolfini
The Last of Robin Hood - Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon
No Good Deed - Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson
Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Thursday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 11, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Ed Sheeran at Time Warner Cable Arena
• Reception for Willie Little: Into the Hood at New Gallery of Modern Art
• Violins of Hope Reading & Concert at UNC Charlotte's Robinson Hall
• NoDa Alley Rally at Area 15
• DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist at The Fillmore
First Drip First Drip (9/11/14): CMS asks county for raises, Goodell reiterates he did nothing wrong, more
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has requested $12.2 million from the county to cover teacher raises. The General Assembly funded some raises, but they weren't the same across the board. New teachers got as much as 18 percent, while more experienced educators received as little as 1 percent.
Attending a high school football practice in Wake County, NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell reiterated that he had not seen the video of former Ravens player Ray Rice hitting his now wife in an elevator until Monday, and that his original punishment was too lenient. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will investigate the NFL.
During his prime-time speech Wednesday night, President Obama outlined his plan to attack the terrorist group ISIS or ISIL, which includes a month-long bombing attack in Iraq.
If Scotland votes in favor of leaving the U.K., the country's biggest banks and insurance agencies say they will relocate their headquarters to England. The country votes on its independence next week.
Watch continuous coverage of the 9/11 anniversary on ABC.
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