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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Democratic National Convention 2012 Political drinking games for the DNC
Posted By Megan Henshall on Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Rumor has it that political conventions not only bring commerce and media exposure to their host cities, but they also bring the party. In the spirit of embracing this assertion, we have compiled some politically themed drinking games to get the revelry started during any get-togethers you have planned during the Democratic National Convention. Whether you are a visiting delegate, a member of the press, or a local, these games are sure to add ... well, we’re not sure exactly what they’ll add, but we suspect they’ll add something to your party.
Boozing With Buzz Words
What You’ll Need
Television or radio broadcast of election coverage. Best played with beer rather than liquor unless you have a death wish or enjoy getting your stomach pumped.
How to Play
Tune into your choice of station(s) for campaign coverage and have party-goers drink every time they hear the following words or phrases:
Socialist
Debt
Unemployment
Failure
Outsourcing
Tax Return(s)
Gaffe(s)
Stimulus
Immigration
Bain Capital
War On Women
Obamacare
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Democratic National Convention 2012 Putting on the party platforms
Posted By Joanne Spataro on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 6:37 PM
On Monday night, while parties in downtown Charlotte celebrated delegates of the Democratic National Convention, the bash at the N.C. Music Factory was busy hailing divas of the stage.
- Natrice Bullard
- Roxy C. Moorecox
Drag queen Roxy C. Moorecox, wearing a gold cape and high heels, hosted the Democratic Divas drag show at Wet Willie’s. This was the first time the restaurant and bar featured a drag performance, which showcased acts from Moorecox, BethAnn Phetamine, Big Shirli Stevenz, Jamie Monroe and first transgender DNC delegate Janice Covington. Covington performed early in the evening so she could attend the convention events early Tuesday morning.
Arts / Democratic National Convention 2012 Mr. Satan Goes To Wall Street occupies Charlotte
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM
Keep your eyes peeled for pop-up performances (next: Amelie’s in NoDa on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.) of Imagination Liberation Front’s political satire musical, Mr. Satan Goes To Wall Street, this week in the Q.C. during the DNC.
Mr. Satan Goes To Wall Street was inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement. Bare bones in props, the theatrics are performed on the streets and ring in at 65 minutes with 11 original songs and a cover of Woody Guthrie’s “All You Fascists”. The cast, currently comprised of four actors and one musician, use music and humor to thwart tensions and promote theater as a positive tool for social change.
The L.A.-based guerilla-style street theater troupe kicked off Charlotte performances yesterday in the city's Occupy headquarters at Marshall Park. Prior to that, the troupe was at the Republican National Convention.
Democratic National Convention 2012 Obama versus Romney: Who might have a better iPod playlist?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Editor-in-chief Mark Kemp chats with CL political reporter Mike Cooper about who he thinks President Obama and Mitt Romney might be listening to on their respective iPods. Would Barack listen to Stevie Wonder and Arcade Fire? Maybe Public Enemy or Outkast?
News / Democratic National Convention 2012 Politics for breakfast
Posted By Mike Cooper on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:27 PM
The Tuesday morning breakfast gathering of the North Carolina delegation served as a walk-through practice for the state politicians who will be speaking at the DNC this week.
Gov. Bev Perdue (who will be speaking at the convention later today) and Congressmen Mel Watt, David Price, Brad Miller, G.K. Butterfield and Mike McIntyre — as well as a contingent of office-seeking candidates — showed up at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on South McDowell Street to address the group of locals, many presumably hungover from late-night DNC parties. For the speakers, it was a chance to fire up the base and glad-hand the faithful before their big moment in front of an audience of nationwide delegates and nerds watching on C-SPAN.
The biggest surprise guest was McIntyre, who initially planned to skip the convention and try to portray himself as bipartisan in his newly gerrymandered district in the eastern region of North Carolina. But for a veteran pol like McIntyre facing the race of his life, with most pundits predicting his political demise, it was an occasion to come and repent before the true believers of the state delegation.
- Justin Driscoll
- Congressman Mike McIntyre
Democratic National Convention 2012 DNC in photos: An impromptu Monday night protest
Posted By Joeff Davis on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Demonstrators marched around the city late Monday night trailed by a force of police on foot, in patrol cars, on motorcycles, on bicycles and in a helicopter. Marchers chanted a variety of chants as they marched, including, "Fuck the Police!," and "This is what a police state looks like," while yelling at passersby various things, mostly focused on their tax dollars being wasted on the gigantic police force that was mirroring the marchers every step.
"This is pretty unscripted, " said marcher Eric Verlo as he marched down the street. Verlo, who came to the DNC from Colorado, said he came to protest against "two corporate parties that represent the same thing."
Democratic National Convention 2012 Photos: CarolinaFest
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
The family friendly celebration CarolinaFest took place yesterday in Uptown. Musical performers included James Taylor, Jeff Bridges and Janelle Monae. (Slideshows by Jeaumane McIntosh and Natrice Bullard)
News / Democratic National Convention 2012 DNC 2012 Notebook: Southern-fried pessimism intrudes on the party
Posted By Mary C. Curtis on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Meet the new South, which has some of the same problems as the old South.
It’s undeniable that a black mayor welcoming a black president into a city can tout skyscrapers, sports and a thriving arts scene. But despite those signs of growth, in the region that has gained political prominence — both parties chose the South for their national conventions — some intractable challenges remain, especially for the poor and the young.
Let’s put it this way: Despite the goodies, a weekend brunch for journalists, with a lineup of experts, was demoralizing. Held at the Charlotte Observer, the topic was “The South and Presidential Politics 2012: Red States and Purple States.” The moderator was PBS’ Judy Woodruff, a Duke grad. The panel was UNC Chapel Hill all the way.
- Photo by Mark Kemp
- Woodruff addresses journalists
News / Democratic National Convention 2012 Southern workers show solidarity during DNC
Posted By Ryan Pitkin on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Julius Powell has worked at the The Smithfield Packing Co. in Lumberton, two hours east of Charlotte, since April 2010. He makes just enough to pay the bills and works long, tiresome hours.
But Powell wasn't at a Southern Worker's Assembly on Monday to complain about his job. He was there to collect information about worker's rights and unions for his colleagues back home.
"We have rights, and we have to express them," he said. "We shouldn't be scared of our supervisors. If they know we know our rights, they'll leave us alone."
- Ana McKenzie
- Powell
Democratic National Convention 2012 Political Playlist 2012
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM
From bands performing during the Democratic National Convention to songs played at political rallies to protest anthems, music provides an energizing backdrop to every election. So, here’s a round of dedications for the 2012 campaign:
First off, to President Barack Obama, who is hoping to get re-elected for a second term, we send out Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.”
For the verbal gaffes Joe Biden has made on the campaign trail, Britney Spears’ “Oops, I Did It Again” goes out to our always-eloquent Mr. Vice President.
Mitt Romney has done plenty of flip-flopping, in addition to his refusal to release his tax records. For him, we’d like to dedicate Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady.”
Not long ago, The Who’s “Who Are You?” would have been the perfect send-out to Romney’s unidentified running mate, but we now know the Republican vice presidential candidate’s name is Mr. Paul Ryan.
Taking the self-professed Rage Against the Machine fan’s stand on abortion and the budget into consideration, we’d like to offer up Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.”
The more reports of looming government shutdowns and vacations we get, the more Loverboy’s “Working for the Weekend” seems a perfect dedication for members of Congress. And they deserve to endure it.
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Longtime dancer to leave NC Dance Theatre 3
Mia Cunningham, a dancer who has spent 18 seasons performing with the North Carolina Dance Theatre, is set to retire.
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The Hangover Part II: Buzz kill 7
No use crying over spilt sequel.
