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Friday, June 27, 2008
Photos / QC After Dark Who does your schedule?
Posted By Brittney Cason on Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 1:41 PM
After my friend asked me about my week, he had to pause and ask ...."Who does your schedule?"
I do… and I think I might have to fire myself.
News / QC After Dark New nightclub headed to QC
Posted By Brittney Cason on Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:32 AM
“New Club Will Bring Pure Dance Back to Charlotte Nightlife,” …says the press release I just received regarding the opening of The Garden and Gun Club at the NC Music Factory, which will neighbor the hub of this blog: the Creative Loafing offices.
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for this new edition to Charlotte nightlife, based on the information below… and the convenient location. But the question is, how convenient will it be for those who aren’t basically already there?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Photos / QC After Dark Mental bikinis
Posted By Brittney Cason on Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Last night, I went out for the purpose of going to a benefit at the Wachovia Atrium for the Mental Health Association, and somehow ended up judging Whisky River’s Boots & Bikini contest… I swear I am not a mental health patient.
Although my friends may beg to differ.
They said I should’ve taken the short bus to the Atrium... so, I stood up for my shortness – “5’2” baby!” They just shook their head and said I reiterated their point.
The MHA’s “Lifting Spirits” party wasn’t insane... But it was some fundraising fun.
QC After Dark Is it football season yet?
Posted By Brittney Cason on Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 11:01 AM
College Football kicks-off in 65 days and there are 72 days until the NFL season kicks-off…. But who’s counting?
In the interim I’ve been getting my football fix via the Carolina Speed — the Professional Indoor football team that plays in Cabarrus Arena up in Concord.
Arena Football is in a league of their own. Granted, it has most of the components of your typical football game: beer, field entertainment, refs, cheerleaders, and avid fans, but it’s a whole different ballgame.
Monday, June 23, 2008
QC After Dark BlackFinn...coming soon!
Posted By Brittney Cason on Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 3:42 PM
BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon is coming soon to an EpiCentre near you on July 24.
But there’s already a BlackFinn in Norfolk’s Waterside – Norfolk’s slightly outdated version of the EpiCentre. Ahh, Norfolk … where every week is Fleet Week.
I was there this past weekend for a bachelorette party, which gave me the perfect opportunity to review Charlotte’s newest bar-a-rant.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
QC After Dark Opening soon: Howl at the Moon
Posted By Brittney Cason on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 1:18 PM
Howl at the Moon at the EpiCentre opens this Friday, but last night they had a pre-grand opening party that doubled as their dress rehearsal. Because the whole operation is just one big show, but we’re not talking concerts or plays – It’s a Dueling Piano Bar starring piano men that would make Billy Joel proud, dancing waitresses, and a full band… saxophone and all.
It’s a unique form of live nightlife entertainment that’s as interactive as it is intoxicating. No pun intended. None taken.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
QC After Dark Thirsty?!?
Posted By Brittney Cason on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:45 AM
We have a winner! Thanks for playing and stay tuned for more free shit!
The first person to e-mail me won two free all inclusive passes to this...
June 19 — Thirsty Thursday at the Knights Game with the Sisters of Swat
Compliments of qcvibes.com, RockHouse Events & Bud Light Lime.
The lucky e-mailer will receive....
* Transportation on a Ragin‚ Uptown Bus to and from Knights Stadium.
(Bus will be departing from Woods on South at 6:15 with drink specials from 5- 6 p.m. at Woods on South then returning immediately following game)
* Tickets to the Charlotte Knights game (Thirsty Thursday = $2 beers!)
I will be throwing out the first pitch (on Singles Night, go figure) and my little sister Diana will be singing the National Anthem (sorry boys, she's married).
QC After Dark No more case of the Mondays!
Posted By Brittney Cason on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Looks like somebody’s having a case of the Mondays...
But not me! Turns out, Monday is as just of a fun day as Sunday...at least judging by the crowd that almost filled Dixie’s Tavern to maximum capacity last night. I saw everyone I’d see on a typical Saturday night out, and by everyone I mean people I haven’t seen in a while and people I actually want to see. And, on Mondays, those usually behind the bar were on the other side of it.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Photos / Live Reviews / QC After Dark Live Review: Summer Pops
Posted By Brittney Cason on Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Sunday Funday at Summer Pops …as in in Charlotte Symphony's Sunday summer concerts series in Symphony Park...at South Park. That's a lot of parks.
Speaking of which, good luck trying to find a place to park your car or your booty if you don’t get there early. The best way to describe the crowd is…well, crowded. It gets so crowded in fact that people go to the park around 8 a.m. to lay out blankets to reserve their spot for the 6:30 p.m. show. By noon, you can’t even see the grass.
Friday, June 13, 2008
QC After Dark The battle of the Thursday Happy Hours
Posted By Brittney Cason on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 8:48 AM
On Thursday after 5 p.m., all hell breaks lose in Uptown Charlotte – the two after fives go head to head like the Ultimate Fighting Godz of War coming to the Time Warner Cable Arena.
• In this corner ….EpiCentre at 5
The Pavilion at the EpiCentre made its debut just three weeks ago with The Pat McGee Band. And last night Joystick played to a literally hot crowd on the rooftop of Charlotte’s new (so new it’s still under construction) entertainment complex under the skyline. You’re so high up on the roof that it kind of makes you want to climb up on a crane and bungee jump down.
• And in this corner…Alive After Five
This is the original After Five that is responsible for making Thursday the new Friday at the Wachovia Atrium. Their band roster includes a Michael Jackson Tribute band, a Journey Tribute band, Almost McGraw, and last night a Led Zepplin tribute band. This may just be me, but I feel that cover bands are better when they’re comprised of Little People. Cason Point: Mini Kiss and Mini Britney.
For the third week in a row the new kid on the block has managed to claim victory over the traditional, judging by attendance and the fun meter, proving Charlotte isn’t just fickle about the Panthers. The EpiCentre is able to trump Wachovia because a) it’s new and b) there’s Suite right across the balcony and Whisky River downstairs. Whereas all there is at Wachovia is Mimosa (a restaurant) and an office buildings.
What do you think? Out with the old and in with the new?
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