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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Scene / News Zombie Walk rises
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Zombies are about to invade Charlotte. Check out this message from the Charlotte Roller Girls:
Second Annual Charlotte Zombie Walk to take place October 5thZombie and Halloween enthusiasts throughout Charlotte to overtake the city!
Charlotte, North Carolina (ZOMBIES!) September 22, 2008: The second annual Charlotte Zombie Walk will take place Sunday, October 5th beginning at 7:00 PM.
Charlotte Zombie Walk is open to the public and participants are encouraged to don their zombie best for the event. The first annual Charlotte Zombie Walk boasted over 80 participants and served to promote Halloween related activities in metropolitan Charlotte.
The event will begin at Alley Cat in Uptown at 7:00 PM and the walk will end at the same location at 8:00 PM. Blood donations will be accepted outside Alley Cat from 2:30 to 7:00. The first annual Zombie Ball will follow the walk at 8:00. All ages are welcome to participate in the walk.
"Last year's event was a lot of fun and we are looking for a bigger turn out this year" says Badger, the event organizer, "It's good to have something for everyone that puts a bit of Halloween spirit into the city."
About Charlotte Zombie Walk:
Charlotte Zombie Walk is a free community event that was first held in 2007.
About Alley Cat:
Alley Cat is one of Charlotte's finest live music venues offering a full service bar and featuring Penguin Grill. Alley Cat is located at 314 N. College St.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Scene POP LIFE TONIGHT!
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Wed, May 28, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Charlotte's most eclectic nightlife event -- Pop Life -- is back for yet another evening of cool vibes and good music. Tonight, sounds are provided by DJ "That Guy Smitty" -- and live rhythms by percussionist Robert Beasley. Plus live art from a member of the God City crew. And tonight we're hosting our monthly media mixer, so you can rub elbows with Charlotte's top media brass. And, as always, it's free! Bring your bootay!
When: Tonight, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Loft 1523, 1523 Elizabeth Ave.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Scene Pop Life tonight!
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Come experience Charlotte's most eclectic nightlife event— Pop Life — tonight (May 14) at Loft 1523. Pop Life, as always, is brought to you by the folks at Creative Loafing and The Sol Kitchen. Tonight's edition serves up a musical homage to the "Golden Era" of hip-hop (1988-1992) and also features a live art exhibition from a special member of the God City art collective. Plus, we've got drink specials, a funky gathering of creative people, a dope patio and a cool vibe. Free. Loft 1523, 1523 Elizabeth Ave.
(And check out our new MySpace page: myspace.com/poplifeqc)
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Scene Master illusionist comes to Charlotte
Posted By Maria Fisichello on Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 9:41 AM
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Jason Bishop will be at Wingate University to mystify you tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Scene Grand Slam Charlotte Finals
Posted By Kia Moore on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
The McGlohon Theatre in Spirit Square was almost filled to fire code capacity by poetry lovers and onlookers. The “Grand Slam Finals” poetry competition was held last Friday, April 18. The lower level filled quickly, and late arrivals made the drudging hike to the balcony. The balcony has never been used during a SlamCharlotte competition, said Bluz, Slam Master.
The finals determine the members of the SlamCharlotte team, who represent the city in local, regional and national poetry competitions. The 2007 SlamCharlotte team took first place at the National Poetry Slam last year.
The top 12 poets with the highest scores from this year's past slams placed in the finals. They were CP Maze, Filmore, Tavis Brunson, Q, BlackSwan, Ocean, Blaqbaree, Lovo, Norris Guest, Mike Simms, Carlos, and Starr.
Round one, all recited passionate poems filled with content, body language and voice usage. Competition was fierce, and the passion the poets displayed on stage leaked into the audience as the crowd responded verbally to words and gestures of the poets. Roaring “Boos”echoed throughout the theater if a score of nine or less was given by random audience member judges (based on a 1 to 10 decimal point scale.) Q, Lovo, Ocean, Filmore, Norris and Tavis were eliminated.
Round two, six poets left waiting anxiously on the wall for their opportunity to unleash their words on the stage. These poems were even more meaningful and personal, referencing determination, child soldiers, devastating results on the minds and bodies of post Vietnam Vets, always blaming problems on “the man,” and broken relationships. Blaqbaree and CP Maze were eliminated. “Clearly that was a devastating blow to some of you,” said Bluz, after the crowd realized Maze was gone.
Our 2008 SlamCharlotte team is Mike Simms, Swan, Carlos and Starr.
Round 3 was just for bragging rights and the 2008 “Grand Slam Champion” is Starr.
Monday, March 31, 2008
The Scene Charlotte Walk MS
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 3:15 PM
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, hosted the first of its 2008 Walk MS events on Saturday, March 29 at Symphony Park in Charlotte. Over 1,500 people showed up to walk and volunteer. All photos by Chey Scott.
(left to right) Melissa Helfrich, Nikki Hermes, Allison Tate
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Scene See you at Tilt tonight!
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 3:31 PM
QC After Dark columnist Brittney Cason brings back the weekly after-work lounge experience known as Creative Lounging to Tilt on Trade tonight. Come check out live music by Simplified (pictured below), silent door prizes ... and Brittney in short skirts. Free. 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Tilt, 127 W. Trade St.
The Scene Spotted: George Clooney & Renee Zellweger
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:55 AM
The stars were in Salisbury yesterday to promote their new movie, Leatherheads. Yes, we stalked them. (Photos by Heather Desmond)
George Clooney
Renee Zellweger
And their shoes
Saturday, March 15, 2008
The Scene / 24-Hour Blog-o-thon Late night in Charlotte Part 4
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 3:04 AM
Snapped at the Bankers Raw Bar & Billiards. Photo by Jasiatic.
The Scene / 24-Hour Blog-o-thon Late night in Charlotte Part 3
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 2:13 AM
Snapped in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Jasiatic.
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