Dusk Till Dawn - Charlotte, NC

05/19/12

Drake and New Edition Concert After-Parties, NoDa Street Party, Celebrity Basketball Game, and More

It’s a fun-filled day and night of parties this Saturday and Sunday, led by celebrity events, art, and fashion. Saturday, May 19 PBR Festival Enjoy this great weather with a full day and night of fun. Festival will feature games by Bar Athletes, including a $200 cornhole tournament (starts 6 p.m.). Drink specials abound from $2 to $4, highlighted by $3 tall Pabst Blue Ribbon and $4 vodka snow cones. And there’ll be a food truck on site. Live music by 3-Day Binge, Halden Vang, and Of Good Nature. Proceeds will benefit Paramedics for Children. 12 p.m. till late. Free admission. Small Bar at NC Music Factory, including surrounding parking lot, 900 Seaboard St., smallbarclt.com. May 20th Society Bridge Unveiling and Street Party In celebration of the 237th... Read more »

Posted at 11:20 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

05/14/12

‘Best’ Party of the Year this Thursday

It’s that time again for Charlotte magazine’s annual Best of the Best a.k.a. BOB Awards. No, there won’t be a boring ceremony of awards being handed out or winners giving thank-you speeches. Instead what you’ll find this Thursday, May 17 at NC Music Factory is a party to celebrate the winners and best that Charlotte has to offer. From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., there’ll be complimentary food from BOB Award-winning restaurants, live music by The Lenny Federal Band and Junior Astronomers, among others; contests, cocktails, and more in the courtyard of NC Music Factory (1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.). There will also be appearances by local celebrities. At 10 p.m., the after-party gets started just a few feet away inside Butter NC, where popular DJs... Read more »

Posted at 05:56 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

05/10/12

Get Ready for 5Church

5Church is easy to find. The name of this new restaurant signifies its location, on the corner of West Fifth and North Church streets in uptown. Recently, a tall sign was added to the exterior, and so were two white flags with the 5Church logo, one protruding over each street. While there may be white flags waving as you pass this soon-to-open restaurant, its owners have no intentions of surrendering. 5Church is being opened and ran by partners Patrick Whalen, Mills Howell, and Alejandro Torio, and Executive Chef Jamie Lynch. They each bring a different set of skills and experience to the business. Your first impression will be thanks largely to the design work of Howell, who's also a partner at Reaching Quiet, an interior design firm that did the design work inside the... Read more »

Posted at 10:49 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

05/09/12

After-Work Events, Live Music, Model Competition, and More

The weather is back to feeling like spring and less like summer (too soon for the heat!), so get out and enjoy these festivities. Thursday, May 10 Alive After Five (weekly event) It's the largest weekly after-work party in the city. Enjoy live music this week by Rubberband on the rooftop stage and Skate Rink Jukebox on the courtyard stage. There will be plenty of drink stations, plus surrounding restaurants offering dining specials. 5-9 p.m. Free admission; VIP, $25, includes complimentary beer, wine, and food. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., epicentrenc.com, aliveafterfives.com. After-Work Mixers at Delta's (Thursday and Friday) Mix and mingle at uptown’s newest restaurant. Thursday’s mixer is hosted by Charlotte’s AKAs and Kappas.... Read more »

Posted at 04:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

05/03/12

May 4-6: An Insane List of Social Events and Parties this Weekend

A culmination of the first weekend of the month, Cinco de Mayo falling on a Saturday, and annual events taking place make this one of the biggest social weekends of the year in Charlotte. Here's a list of 20 events well worth your time and efforts. Stay thirsty my friends. Friday, May 4 South End Gallery Crawl Tour more than 20 art galleries and shops, including Charlotte Art League, Ciel Gallery, Lark and Key Gallery, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Niche, Boulevard at South End, SoBo Loft Boutique and Gifts, and many more. Also enjoy live music and refreshments. Plus, it’s Food Truck Friday, so you can purchase good eats from several of Charlotte’s best food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Free. A free shuttle will be available to take you around to the various stops. South End,... Read more »

Posted at 03:57 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

05/01/12

Win a Pair of Tix to See Cobra Starship this Thursday

UPDATE: Congratulations to Shannon for being the first to email me the answer! Dale Jr. appeared on MTV Cribs in 2008. Shannon's won two tickets to Whisky River's anniversary party Thursday night. * * * Whisky River, the popular Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned nightclub, is celebrating its four-year anniversary with a big bash this Thursday, May 3 featuring Cobra Starship. Time sure has flown by. I remember when Whisky River opened—it was one of the first venues to open at the EpiCentre. WR’s marketing firm has given me a pair of tickets to Thursday’s event to give away to a lucky Dusk Till Dawn reader. The first person to email me the correct answer to the question below wins: Name the popular television show Dale Jr. appeared on in 2008... Read more »

Posted at 01:50 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

04/30/12

Hip Hop Unplugged, Tuesday Night Tee Party, Whisky River’s Anniversary, and More

Why put off till the weekend when you can party during the week? Enjoy this list of parties and social events. Tuesday, May 1 Hip Hop Unplugged Vol. 1: East Coast Superfest It's a celebration of hip hop as an art form, presented by On Q Productions and Romare Bearden Society. Music by DJ Justice, with Stacey Rose directing. 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 suggested donation. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. After-party next door at Levant Mediterranean Cuisine (501 S. Church St.), mintmuseum.org, youarenowonq.com. The Exchange: A Lifestyle Cocktail Mixer “Creators of entertainment, fashion, style, and class” are invited to this cocktail mixer. Network with other professionals of the social scene. 6-10 p.m. Free. H Bar at Hyatt House, 435 E. Trade St.,... Read more »

Posted at 10:24 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

04/26/12

Ten at Park Lanes Opens on Montford Drive

George Pappas’ Park Lanes, the name of the bowling alley many Charlotteans have come to know and love over decades, has been changed to reflect the massive renovation of the Montford Drive hangout. And there’s a grand re-opening party this weekend to celebrate. The newly minted Ten at Park Lanes features a bowling alley, restaurant, bar and lounge, 30 TVs (including two 70-inch screens), three outdoor patios, and a 24-tap outdoor beer garden. Sounds like something you’d hear about opening in uptown, right? Sort of like StrikeCity meets VBGB. It’s hip, modern, yet maintains a retro flair. The new owners, Montford Bowling Partners, began renovating the 30,000 square foot space last year. Despite all of the modern touches, when it came to the bowling... Read more »

Posted at 06:58 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

04/24/12

Baseball Happy Hour, Football Draft Party, Blondes vs. Brunettes, Flo Rida Live, and More

The middle of the week is hopping with activity as if it’s the weekend or something. Network and/or party hard. Wednesday, April 25 Networking Happy Hour to Support Charlotte Knights Engage Charlotte and Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) are hosting a networking event to build support for the Charlotte Knights making their move from Fort Mill to uptown. Charlotte Center City Partners will have their baseball street team on hand, and you’ll have a chance to sign your name on the 12-foot “Babe” baseball inflatable. 5-7:30 p.m. $5. The Saloon at the NC Music Factory, 935 NC Music Factory Blvd., thesalooncharlotte.com. Mix at Six (new weekly event) The popular, weekly suburban after-work event has returned for another season,... Read more »

Posted at 06:23 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

04/19/12

Live Music, Fashion Events, Popular DJs, and More this Weekend

There’s a lot going on this weekend in Charlotte, including some early afternoon, evening, and late-night events. So make sure you nurture your social life by attending at least one of them. Mix and mingle responsibly! Friday, April 20 Plaza Midwood Spring Party Enjoy the spring weather by spending the evening in this eclectic neighborhood, filled with hip and niche bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries. Live music will be on full display with performances by Jon Lindsay, Sinners & Saints, Elonzo, Turnbuckle Jones, Hectorina, Anna Bullard, and Henry Killian. Along with art by Skillet Gilmore and Matt Pfahlert. 6 p.m. $10. Petra's Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., petraspianobar.com, Facebook event details. Concerts in the Round (weekly event)... Read more »

Posted at 06:00 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

	05/19/12 Drake and New Edition Concert After-Parties, NoDa Street Party, Celebrity Basketball Game, and More It’s a fun-filled day and night of parties this Saturday and Sunday, led by celebrity events, art, and fashion. Saturday, May 19 PBR Festival Enjoy this great weather with a full day and night of fun. Festival will feature games by Bar Athletes, including a $200 cornhole tournament (starts 6 p.m.). Drink specials abound from $2 to $4, highlighted by $3 tall Pabst Blue Ribbon and $4 vodka snow cones. And there’ll be a food truck on site. Live music by 3-Day Binge, Halden Vang, and Of Good Nature. Proceeds will benefit Paramedics for Children. 12 p.m. till late. Free admission. Small Bar at NC Music Factory, including surrounding parking lot, 900 Seaboard St., smallbarclt.com. May 20th Society Bridge Unveiling and Street Party In celebration of the 237th... Read more » Posted at 11:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	05/14/12 ‘Best’ Party of the Year this Thursday It’s that time again for Charlotte magazine’s annual Best of the Best a.k.a. BOB Awards. No, there won’t be a boring ceremony of awards being handed out or winners giving thank-you speeches. Instead what you’ll find this Thursday, May 17 at NC Music Factory is a party to celebrate the winners and best that Charlotte has to offer. From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., there’ll be complimentary food from BOB Award-winning restaurants, live music by The Lenny Federal Band and Junior Astronomers, among others; contests, cocktails, and more in the courtyard of NC Music Factory (1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.). There will also be appearances by local celebrities. At 10 p.m., the after-party gets started just a few feet away inside Butter NC, where popular DJs... Read more » Posted at 05:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	05/10/12 Get Ready for 5Church 5Church is easy to find. The name of this new restaurant signifies its location, on the corner of West Fifth and North Church streets in uptown. Recently, a tall sign was added to the exterior, and so were two white flags with the 5Church logo, one protruding over each street. While there may be white flags waving as you pass this soon-to-open restaurant, its owners have no intentions of surrendering. 5Church is being opened and ran by partners Patrick Whalen, Mills Howell, and Alejandro Torio, and Executive Chef Jamie Lynch. They each bring a different set of skills and experience to the business. Your first impression will be thanks largely to the design work of Howell, who's also a partner at Reaching Quiet, an interior design firm that did the design work inside the... Read more » Posted at 10:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	05/09/12 After-Work Events, Live Music, Model Competition, and More The weather is back to feeling like spring and less like summer (too soon for the heat!), so get out and enjoy these festivities. Thursday, May 10 Alive After Five (weekly event) It's the largest weekly after-work party in the city. Enjoy live music this week by Rubberband on the rooftop stage and Skate Rink Jukebox on the courtyard stage. There will be plenty of drink stations, plus surrounding restaurants offering dining specials. 5-9 p.m. Free admission; VIP, $25, includes complimentary beer, wine, and food. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., epicentrenc.com, aliveafterfives.com. After-Work Mixers at Delta's (Thursday and Friday) Mix and mingle at uptown’s newest restaurant. Thursday’s mixer is hosted by Charlotte’s AKAs and Kappas.... Read more » Posted at 04:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	05/03/12 May 4-6: An Insane List of Social Events and Parties this Weekend A culmination of the first weekend of the month, Cinco de Mayo falling on a Saturday, and annual events taking place make this one of the biggest social weekends of the year in Charlotte. Here's a list of 20 events well worth your time and efforts. Stay thirsty my friends. Friday, May 4 South End Gallery Crawl Tour more than 20 art galleries and shops, including Charlotte Art League, Ciel Gallery, Lark and Key Gallery, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Niche, Boulevard at South End, SoBo Loft Boutique and Gifts, and many more. Also enjoy live music and refreshments. Plus, it’s Food Truck Friday, so you can purchase good eats from several of Charlotte’s best food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Free. A free shuttle will be available to take you around to the various stops. South End,... Read more » Posted at 03:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	05/01/12 Win a Pair of Tix to See Cobra Starship this Thursday UPDATE: Congratulations to Shannon for being the first to email me the answer! Dale Jr. appeared on MTV Cribs in 2008. Shannon's won two tickets to Whisky River's anniversary party Thursday night. * * * Whisky River, the popular Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned nightclub, is celebrating its four-year anniversary with a big bash this Thursday, May 3 featuring Cobra Starship. Time sure has flown by. I remember when Whisky River opened—it was one of the first venues to open at the EpiCentre. WR’s marketing firm has given me a pair of tickets to Thursday’s event to give away to a lucky Dusk Till Dawn reader. The first person to email me the correct answer to the question below wins: Name the popular television show Dale Jr. appeared on in 2008... Read more » Posted at 01:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	04/30/12 Hip Hop Unplugged, Tuesday Night Tee Party, Whisky River’s Anniversary, and More Why put off till the weekend when you can party during the week? Enjoy this list of parties and social events. Tuesday, May 1 Hip Hop Unplugged Vol. 1: East Coast Superfest It's a celebration of hip hop as an art form, presented by On Q Productions and Romare Bearden Society. Music by DJ Justice, with Stacey Rose directing. 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 suggested donation. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. After-party next door at Levant Mediterranean Cuisine (501 S. Church St.), mintmuseum.org, youarenowonq.com. The Exchange: A Lifestyle Cocktail Mixer “Creators of entertainment, fashion, style, and class” are invited to this cocktail mixer. Network with other professionals of the social scene. 6-10 p.m. Free. H Bar at Hyatt House, 435 E. Trade St.,... Read more » Posted at 10:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	04/26/12 Ten at Park Lanes Opens on Montford Drive George Pappas’ Park Lanes, the name of the bowling alley many Charlotteans have come to know and love over decades, has been changed to reflect the massive renovation of the Montford Drive hangout. And there’s a grand re-opening party this weekend to celebrate. The newly minted Ten at Park Lanes features a bowling alley, restaurant, bar and lounge, 30 TVs (including two 70-inch screens), three outdoor patios, and a 24-tap outdoor beer garden. Sounds like something you’d hear about opening in uptown, right? Sort of like StrikeCity meets VBGB. It’s hip, modern, yet maintains a retro flair. The new owners, Montford Bowling Partners, began renovating the 30,000 square foot space last year. Despite all of the modern touches, when it came to the bowling... Read more » Posted at 06:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	04/24/12 Baseball Happy Hour, Football Draft Party, Blondes vs. Brunettes, Flo Rida Live, and More The middle of the week is hopping with activity as if it’s the weekend or something. Network and/or party hard. Wednesday, April 25 Networking Happy Hour to Support Charlotte Knights Engage Charlotte and Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) are hosting a networking event to build support for the Charlotte Knights making their move from Fort Mill to uptown. Charlotte Center City Partners will have their baseball street team on hand, and you’ll have a chance to sign your name on the 12-foot “Babe” baseball inflatable. 5-7:30 p.m. $5. The Saloon at the NC Music Factory, 935 NC Music Factory Blvd., thesalooncharlotte.com. Mix at Six (new weekly event) The popular, weekly suburban after-work event has returned for another season,... Read more » Posted at 06:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	04/19/12 Live Music, Fashion Events, Popular DJs, and More this Weekend There’s a lot going on this weekend in Charlotte, including some early afternoon, evening, and late-night events. So make sure you nurture your social life by attending at least one of them. Mix and mingle responsibly! Friday, April 20 Plaza Midwood Spring Party Enjoy the spring weather by spending the evening in this eclectic neighborhood, filled with hip and niche bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries. Live music will be on full display with performances by Jon Lindsay, Sinners & Saints, Elonzo, Turnbuckle Jones, Hectorina, Anna Bullard, and Henry Killian. Along with art by Skillet Gilmore and Matt Pfahlert. 6 p.m. $10. Petra's Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., petraspianobar.com, Facebook event details. Concerts in the Round (weekly event)... Read more » Posted at 06:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1

Chronicling Charlotte nightlife, Straight No Chaser