08/30/11

Artist Party at Crave, Pop Life with Phife Dawg, and More Midweek Events

Celebrate August coming to an end with these parties and events taking place today and tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 30

Social Media: Get Your Voice Heard. Expand Your Reach.
Hosted by Young Professionals For David Howard, this networking event presents a panel of social media purveyors (including yours truly) to offer you tips on how social media can improve your career and community. Panelists: Crystal Dempsey (@CrystalDempsey), Krystal High (@DigitalEconoMs), Jarvis Holliday (@HollidayInk), and Jameka Whitten (Read more »

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08/26/11

USC vs. ECU Is Bringing Football and Partying to Charlotte Labor Day Weekend

I love Charlotte—been living here six years this month. But I’ll always be a Rembert, SC boy at heart and a South Carolina Gamecock fan until they bury me in a Garnet and Black casket. So when I hear folks around here saying they went to Carolina, if it ain’t my Carolina (USC) then they need to elaborate and put “North” in front of it (UNC).

So imagine how happy I was when I learned last spring that my alma mater South Carolina Gamecocks football team would be opening the season against the East Carolina Pirates during Labor Day weekend at Bank of America Stadium... Read more »

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08/24/11

Alive After Five with Simplified, Social Supremacy at the Gantt, DJ Pauly D at RE:PUBLIC, and Butter this Thursday

Here are a couple of good options each for after-work or late-night partying this Thursday. Why wait till the weekend?

Thursday, August 25

Alive After Five
There are only a few more installments of this weekly outdoor event remaining for the season, and this Thursday’s rocks out with Charlotte band Simplified on the rooftop stage. There are multiple bar stations, and several EpiCentre restaurants are participating in the $20 Dining Deal. 5-10 p.m. Free. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St. aliveafterfives.com/the-epicentre.

Social Supremacy
The semi-regular fundraising “happy hour for Charlotte socialites” returns and... Read more »

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08/24/11

Hickory Tavern a Finalist for ESPN’s Best Sports Bar in North America

Hickory Tavern is one of twelve finalists from across the country competing for the crown of “Best Sports Bar in North America” by ESPN Mobile. More than 5,000 sports bars were nominated before the final twelve were selected. Carolinas-based Hickory Tavern has five locations in Charlotte and a sixth opening this fall in the Metropolitan (bringing it to a total of thirteen locations in North Carolina and one in Spartanburg, South Carolina). It's competing against sports bar finalists in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Santa Monica, Tuscaloosa, Toronto, and a handful of other cities. Real Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto won Best Sports... Read more »

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08/21/11

About Last Night

If you read my previous blog post (“Battle Slam Jam, Alpha Luau, Crown Royal and Patrón Parties, and More this Saturday”), then you know there were a lot of parties going on in Charlotte last night, and that Saturday was my birthday. I’m sure most bar and nightclub owners will tell you that Saturday is typically their busiest night of the week because of the weekend factor, but last night saw an increased number of parties because several promoters had events planned. I jokingly remarked that I would possibly go to all of the parties I listed. Well, I managed to go to two of them plus three other... Read more »

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08/19/11

Battle Slam Jam, Alpha Luau, Crown Royal and Patrón Parties, and More this Saturday

There's a ridiculous number of parties going on tomorrow. One can only assume it’s because it’s my birthday (and my twin brother’s). Maybe I should try hitting up all of these parties in one day/night… I’ve narrowed this list down to what I think will be the best ones. You should be sure to pick at least one or two, and have a good time.

Saturday, August 20

Sixth Annual Battle Slam Jam
Okay, so this isn’t a party but it’s a cool event that I had the pleasure of checking out for the first time in 2009. This year’s festival seems bigger than ever and will feature skateboard contests, DJs, live bands, a B-boy/B-girl battle, graffiti writing, pop & locking, a comic book row, a... Read more »

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08/15/11

Free Anthony David Performance, Comedy, Trivia, Bartenders Brawl, and More Midweek Events

Tuesday, August 16

Budweiser Opening Act Tour with Anthony David
See critically acclaimed soul singer Anthony David perform in addition to several local artists who are competing for the chance to be the opening act for the upcoming Budweiser Superfest starring Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton. Doors open 7 p.m.; show time is 8 p.m. Free. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd., tempocharlotte.com.

CharlotteONE Featuring Brad Lomenick
Young people in their... Read more »

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08/10/11

‘The Beautiful People’ Event Returns for Second Year

When The Beautiful People: Part Deux takes place tomorrow (Thursday, August 11), you can expect “all kinds of hidden treasures,” the organizers say. And I believe them. I attended the inaugural event last year at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse and was pleasantly surprised and impressed ("'Beautiful People Event' Was a Good Look"). This time around, the event will be held 6-10 p.m. at Georges Brasserie, located at 4620 Piedmont Row Drive inside Piedmont Town Center in SouthPark.

The theme for the event is Treasure Chest and it’s all about jewels and jewel tones. The evening will... Read more »

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08/06/11

‘Master of the Mix’ to Bring Hip-Hop Stars to Charlotte Monday

If you love hip-hop, and the element of DJing in particular, you might like this event taking place this Monday, August 8. A live taping of Master of the Mix season two is being held 7-10 p.m. at RE:PUBLIC.

Master of the Mix is a reality television show on BET Centric, presented by Smirnoff, that pits top DJs against each other in a competition that airs weekly. Season two reportedly will begin airing in November and you can be a part of one of the episodes this Monday.

The event will be hosted by some big names in hip-hop: super-producer Just Blaze, legendary DJ Kid Capri, video model (and Wiz Khalifa’s girlfriend) Amber Rose, and season one runner-up DJ... Read more »

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08/04/11

Cocktails at The Duke Mansion, Seersuckers and Sundresses Party, Great Gatsby Gala, and More this Weekend

There are some classy parties going on this weekend, with a few exuding Southern and/or early twentieth century charm. But in case you don’t want to be buttoned up, there’s some “Frolic” on Saturday.

Friday, August 5

Summer Cocktails at The Duke Mansion
Kick off your weekend with a little Southern charm at this cocktail hour. Roam the beautiful gardens and the exquisite mansion while enjoying drinks from the cash bar and delicacies from Executive Chef Harrison Booth. This event will also take place Friday, September 16, so mark your calendar. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Reserve your spot by calling 704-714-4448 or emailing pmartin@tlwf.org. The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage... Read more »

08/02/11

Derek Braun’s Moving to Vegas and Wants You to Go out More in Charlotte

Derek Braun has been a go-to party promoter in Charlotte for several years. Chances are you’ve danced, drank, and had a good time at one of his events. For the past year and a half, he’s handled the parties and special events exclusively at Mez and Kazba, the neighboring venues inside the EpiCentre. Last weekend he threw a Mustache Party, and the weekend before a Candy Land event in which Mez was decorated to look like the iconic board game (except with sexy models included).

But this Saturday, August 6, 9 p.m. at Kazba, there’s the “Derek Braun’s... Read more »

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08/01/11

Project Tuesday at H Bar, Chef Jay’s ‘Chopped’ Viewing Party, Young Jeezy After-Party

Tuesday, August 2

Project Tuesday
The McDevitt Agency, Charlotte’s hip real estate firm, is hosting its next Project Tuesday event. The agency puts on this “cosmopolitan experience” about once every other month at a different chic restaurant, bar, or lounge. For this Tuesday’s event, McDevitt has partnered with Revolution boutique to present a fashionable evening. There will be models in attendance showcasing fashions for summer and fall, a DJ playing your favorite tunes, and photographers on hand so come camera-ready. There will also be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drink specials.... Read more »

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