Dusk Till Dawn - June 2011

06/29/11

Whiskey Warehouse Opens 'Top Shelf' Rooftop Bar and Patio

One of Plaza Midwood’s most popular bars has taken it up a level—literally. Whiskey Warehouse has opened a rooftop bar and patio called Top Shelf.

Top Shelf opened last week, and I had a chance to check it out last night when I went to Whiskey Warehouse to watch my South Carolina Gamecocks win their second consecutive College World Series! (Gamecock fans packed the house—this was the location for the alumni's official viewing party. Good times.) Unfortunately, it rained so the rooftop bar was closed for the night, but one of the bartenders took me up for a tour of it.

The owners of Whiskey Warehouse have built one of the finest rooftop patios in the city—I believe the name Top... Read more »

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06/27/11

Case of the Mondays: Cocktails at the Bechtler, CWS Viewing Parties, Party with Borgore

Monday is here and you’re back to work. Why not cap off this dreadful day with some fun? Here are a few events taking place this evening/tonight (Monday, June 27) you might enjoy.

Modern Mondays at the Bechtler
The museum introduces this new bi-weekly series, which will feature local and regional scholars, artists, and professionals leading interactive discussions about works in the Bechtler collection and exhibitions. This evening’s event is sort of a happy hour. Labeled “Cocktails & Conversation,” the event features Ann Fox, associate professor of English and coordinator for the gender studies concentration at Davidson College, who will lead a discussion of the “Bride,” a sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle.... Read more »

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06/24/11

Sunday Is Now Party Time in Charlotte

I remember a time in Charlotte just a few years ago, when if you wanted to go out on a Sunday, there weren’t many options. Now, not only do many of the bars in uptown open their doors on the Sabbath day, but some of them have creative ways to convince you to party at a time when you might ordinarily be kicked back, dreading the start of the work week. Here are a few parties and events you can enjoy on Sundays this summer.

Barefoot at RE:PUBLIC
Kicked off in June and held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month (including this Sunday, June 26), it’s a brunch party. From noon to 5 p.m., you can enjoy a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet and $10 bottomless mimosas, with music by Greg Pappanastos. The name Barefoot reflects the fact that faux... Read more »

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06/23/11

Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest this Weekend

The Second Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, at NC Music Factory. This is your opportunity to see a great lineup of jazz musicians at two distinct venues.

In its second year, the Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest has expanded to two days. Friday’s show, billed as “In the Spotlight,” takes place at The Fillmore Charlotte at 8:30 p.m. While Saturday’s concert is “Under the Stars” at Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both venues are located at NC Music Factory, and you can make an entire evening/night of it by visiting NCMF restaurants Bask on Seaboard, The Saloon, or Mattie's Diner for dinner beforehand (or after), as well as bars like Wet Willie’s and Read more »

Posted at 11:55 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/21/11

Bobcats Draft Party Thursday, Chad Ochocinco Hosts Party Saturday

The Charlotte Bobcats will host their annual NBA Draft Party this Thursday, June 23 at Time Warner Cable Arena. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

The Bobcats have been working out draft prospects for the past two weeks (click here for the team’s Draft Central coverage), so come Thursday we’ll see who they select with the ninth, nineteenth, and thirty-ninth overall picks.

The NBA Draft is being televised on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m., and the Bobcats will show it on the main scoreboard inside the arena. The family-friendly event will feature appearances by former NBA stars Dell Curry, Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, and David Thompson, as well as live... Read more »

Posted at 01:48 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/17/11

Hang with Dad on Father’s Day: List of Events

In honor of Father’s Day, I’m departing from the party scene coverage here on Dusk Till Dawn (no matter how old you get, I’m not sure if it’s ever cool to party with Dad). So here is a list of events taking place this Sunday, June 19 that you might enjoy attending with your father. And, of course, it’s heavy on the sports.

Father’s Day at The Golf Club at Ballantyne
You buy a round of golf and your dad can play for free. Be sure to mention this Father’s Day offer at the time of booking your tee time (call 704-248-4383 for tee times). Also, enjoy a 15 percent discount off any putter and wedge purchases at the golf shop. The Golf Club at Ballantyne, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, 10000... Read more »

Posted at 11:46 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/15/11

Olivia Kole Fashion Show at NC Music Factory, After-Party at Butter

NC Music Factory and Butter NC have become go-to venues for fashion shows and events. I’ve attended a few during the past year (gotta follow the models). This Thursday, June 16, the Olivia Kole Fashion House Outdoor Fashion Show takes place on the outdoor plaza at the Music Factory. And an after-party at Butter follows.

This will be an all-evening event, with music by DJ Ahuff. Doors open at 6 p.m., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres served by Bask On Seaboard beginning at 6.30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, where you can bid on jewelry from Perry’s At SouthPark. Proceeds from the event will benefit A Child’s Place.

Olivia Kole Fashion House will debut its Fall 2011... Read more »

Posted at 09:21 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/13/11

Auditions for ‘The Bachelor’, Summer DJ Fest at EpiCentre

There is never a shortage of events and parties at the EpiCentre, but there are two in particular this week that stand out.

The popular, weekly Alive After Five should see a noticeable increase of ladies in attendance this Thursday, June 16 at Pavilion at EpiCentre. Casting producers from ABC’s The Bachelor will be present, searching for prospective bachelorettes to appear on the next season of the hit reality show. If you’ve long dreamed of attending the famous rose ceremony in search of true love, then here’s your chance to audition. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., and on-camera interviews will run through 10 p.m. at Suite. And if you think the odds are insurmountable of you becoming one of the twenty-five women chosen from the... Read more »

Posted at 01:06 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/08/11

Party with Jacinda and Doug E. Fresh

This weekend you can party with a couple of celebrities—and maybe more. On Friday, June 10, Jacinda Garabito is hosting Jacinda’s Gemini Experience at RE:PUBLIC. And on Saturday, the incomparable Doug E. Fresh will be the main attraction at Celebrity 2nd Saturdays at Fifth Element.

Many of you might remember local celebrity Jacinda from the years she co-hosted Brotha Fred’s A.M. Mayhem on 96.1 F.M. She’s now a reporter at WBTV, so for (male) fans who fell in love with her voice and wit, they realize she’s also easy on the eyes. On Friday she’s celebrating her birthday and paying tribute to her fellow Geminis. Jacinda’s well-known and this party should attract many of Charlotte’s movers and shakers and... Read more »

Posted at 02:59 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/06/11

‘Waterpark After Dark’ for a Good Cause

Great Wolf Lodge in Concord is holding Waterpark After Dark on Saturday, June 11, from 9 p.m. to midnight. The event is part of the waterpark resort’s Second Annual World’s Largest Waterslide-athon, in which all eleven Great Wolf Lodge resorts nationwide are participating to see how many people it can get to go down its waterslides to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

The Concord park has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte to host this night of fun on Saturday. Passes to Waterpark After Dark start at just $10 and all proceeds will be donated to BBBS. In addition, Great Wolf Lodge will make a donation of $1 for every ride down the designated slide.

This should be fun for all ages as you enjoy twelve large... Read more »

Posted at 01:25 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/03/11

White Party Saturday, Tony Awards Viewing Party Sunday

CORRECTION: Tony Awards Viewing Party is Sunday, June 12.

In my previous blog post I told you about the final First Fridays at the Mint of the season, so your Friday evening/night is taken care of. Now, you should also know about MAZ Entertainment’s “All White at The Westin” party on Saturday, and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Seventh Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on next Sunday. You probably couldn’t find two events that are more different, but I like to... Read more »

Posted at 05:23 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0

06/02/11

First Fridays at the Mint Wraps for the Season

This Friday, June 3, sees the final First Fridays at the Mint of the season. The popular, monthly, after-hours event will return in the fall, but if you haven’t experienced it yet at the Mint Museum Uptown, you’ll want to come out tomorrow before it takes a summer break.

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and has something for everyone—museum lovers as well as party people. There will be an eclectic fashion show by Febi Style (featuring the elements earth, wind, fire, and water), live art demonstrations by artist Gordon David, tours of the galleries, a cash bar, and more. Plus, there will be music by DJ Darryl Elkins and DJ Encore, and the party gets turned up in the EleMint Lounge on the terrace once the sun goes down.

Events like this have an air of... Read more »

Posted at 11:43 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

	06/29/11 Whiskey Warehouse Opens 'Top Shelf' Rooftop Bar and Patio One of Plaza Midwood’s most popular bars has taken it up a level—literally. Whiskey Warehouse has opened a rooftop bar and patio called Top Shelf. Top Shelf opened last week, and I had a chance to check it out last night when I went to Whiskey Warehouse to watch my South Carolina Gamecocks win their second consecutive College World Series! (Gamecock fans packed the house—this was the location for the alumni's official viewing party. Good times.) Unfortunately, it rained so the rooftop bar was closed for the night, but one of the bartenders took me up for a tour of it. The owners of Whiskey Warehouse have built one of the finest rooftop patios in the city—I believe the name Top... Read more » Posted at 12:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/27/11 Case of the Mondays: Cocktails at the Bechtler, CWS Viewing Parties, Party with Borgore Monday is here and you’re back to work. Why not cap off this dreadful day with some fun? Here are a few events taking place this evening/tonight (Monday, June 27) you might enjoy. Modern Mondays at the Bechtler The museum introduces this new bi-weekly series, which will feature local and regional scholars, artists, and professionals leading interactive discussions about works in the Bechtler collection and exhibitions. This evening’s event is sort of a happy hour. Labeled “Cocktails & Conversation,” the event features Ann Fox, associate professor of English and coordinator for the gender studies concentration at Davidson College, who will lead a discussion of the “Bride,” a sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle.... Read more » Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/24/11 Sunday Is Now Party Time in Charlotte I remember a time in Charlotte just a few years ago, when if you wanted to go out on a Sunday, there weren’t many options. Now, not only do many of the bars in uptown open their doors on the Sabbath day, but some of them have creative ways to convince you to party at a time when you might ordinarily be kicked back, dreading the start of the work week. Here are a few parties and events you can enjoy on Sundays this summer. Barefoot at RE:PUBLIC Kicked off in June and held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month (including this Sunday, June 26), it’s a brunch party. From noon to 5 p.m., you can enjoy a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet and $10 bottomless mimosas, with music by Greg Pappanastos. The name Barefoot reflects the fact that faux... Read more » Posted at 11:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/23/11 Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest this Weekend The Second Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, at NC Music Factory. This is your opportunity to see a great lineup of jazz musicians at two distinct venues. In its second year, the Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest has expanded to two days. Friday’s show, billed as “In the Spotlight,” takes place at The Fillmore Charlotte at 8:30 p.m. While Saturday’s concert is “Under the Stars” at Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both venues are located at NC Music Factory, and you can make an entire evening/night of it by visiting NCMF restaurants Bask on Seaboard, The Saloon, or Mattie's Diner for dinner beforehand (or after), as well as bars like Wet Willie’s and Read more » Posted at 11:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/21/11 Bobcats Draft Party Thursday, Chad Ochocinco Hosts Party Saturday The Charlotte Bobcats will host their annual NBA Draft Party this Thursday, June 23 at Time Warner Cable Arena. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The Bobcats have been working out draft prospects for the past two weeks (click here for the team’s Draft Central coverage), so come Thursday we’ll see who they select with the ninth, nineteenth, and thirty-ninth overall picks. The NBA Draft is being televised on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m., and the Bobcats will show it on the main scoreboard inside the arena. The family-friendly event will feature appearances by former NBA stars Dell Curry, Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, and David Thompson, as well as live... Read more » Posted at 01:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/17/11 Hang with Dad on Father’s Day: List of Events In honor of Father’s Day, I’m departing from the party scene coverage here on Dusk Till Dawn (no matter how old you get, I’m not sure if it’s ever cool to party with Dad). So here is a list of events taking place this Sunday, June 19 that you might enjoy attending with your father. And, of course, it’s heavy on the sports. Father’s Day at The Golf Club at Ballantyne You buy a round of golf and your dad can play for free. Be sure to mention this Father’s Day offer at the time of booking your tee time (call 704-248-4383 for tee times). Also, enjoy a 15 percent discount off any putter and wedge purchases at the golf shop. The Golf Club at Ballantyne, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, 10000... Read more » Posted at 11:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/15/11 Olivia Kole Fashion Show at NC Music Factory, After-Party at Butter NC Music Factory and Butter NC have become go-to venues for fashion shows and events. I’ve attended a few during the past year (gotta follow the models). This Thursday, June 16, the Olivia Kole Fashion House Outdoor Fashion Show takes place on the outdoor plaza at the Music Factory. And an after-party at Butter follows. This will be an all-evening event, with music by DJ Ahuff. Doors open at 6 p.m., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres served by Bask On Seaboard beginning at 6.30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, where you can bid on jewelry from Perry’s At SouthPark. Proceeds from the event will benefit A Child’s Place. Olivia Kole Fashion House will debut its Fall 2011... Read more » Posted at 09:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/13/11 Auditions for ‘The Bachelor’, Summer DJ Fest at EpiCentre There is never a shortage of events and parties at the EpiCentre, but there are two in particular this week that stand out. The popular, weekly Alive After Five should see a noticeable increase of ladies in attendance this Thursday, June 16 at Pavilion at EpiCentre. Casting producers from ABC’s The Bachelor will be present, searching for prospective bachelorettes to appear on the next season of the hit reality show. If you’ve long dreamed of attending the famous rose ceremony in search of true love, then here’s your chance to audition. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., and on-camera interviews will run through 10 p.m. at Suite. And if you think the odds are insurmountable of you becoming one of the twenty-five women chosen from the... Read more » Posted at 01:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/08/11 Party with Jacinda and Doug E. Fresh This weekend you can party with a couple of celebrities—and maybe more. On Friday, June 10, Jacinda Garabito is hosting Jacinda’s Gemini Experience at RE:PUBLIC. And on Saturday, the incomparable Doug E. Fresh will be the main attraction at Celebrity 2nd Saturdays at Fifth Element. Many of you might remember local celebrity Jacinda from the years she co-hosted Brotha Fred’s A.M. Mayhem on 96.1 F.M. She’s now a reporter at WBTV, so for (male) fans who fell in love with her voice and wit, they realize she’s also easy on the eyes. On Friday she’s celebrating her birthday and paying tribute to her fellow Geminis. Jacinda’s well-known and this party should attract many of Charlotte’s movers and shakers and... Read more » Posted at 02:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/06/11 ‘Waterpark After Dark’ for a Good Cause Great Wolf Lodge in Concord is holding Waterpark After Dark on Saturday, June 11, from 9 p.m. to midnight. The event is part of the waterpark resort’s Second Annual World’s Largest Waterslide-athon, in which all eleven Great Wolf Lodge resorts nationwide are participating to see how many people it can get to go down its waterslides to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The Concord park has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte to host this night of fun on Saturday. Passes to Waterpark After Dark start at just $10 and all proceeds will be donated to BBBS. In addition, Great Wolf Lodge will make a donation of $1 for every ride down the designated slide. This should be fun for all ages as you enjoy twelve large... Read more » Posted at 01:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/03/11 White Party Saturday, Tony Awards Viewing Party Sunday CORRECTION: Tony Awards Viewing Party is Sunday, June 12. In my previous blog post I told you about the final First Fridays at the Mint of the season, so your Friday evening/night is taken care of. Now, you should also know about MAZ Entertainment’s “All White at The Westin” party on Saturday, and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Seventh Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on next Sunday. You probably couldn’t find two events that are more different, but I like to... Read more » Posted at 05:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	06/02/11 First Fridays at the Mint Wraps for the Season This Friday, June 3, sees the final First Fridays at the Mint of the season. The popular, monthly, after-hours event will return in the fall, but if you haven’t experienced it yet at the Mint Museum Uptown, you’ll want to come out tomorrow before it takes a summer break. The event goes from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and has something for everyone—museum lovers as well as party people. There will be an eclectic fashion show by Febi Style (featuring the elements earth, wind, fire, and water), live art demonstrations by artist Gordon David, tours of the galleries, a cash bar, and more. Plus, there will be music by DJ Darryl Elkins and DJ Encore, and the party gets turned up in the EleMint Lounge on the terrace once the sun goes down. Events like this have an air of... Read more » Posted at 11:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0

Chronicling Charlotte nightlife, Straight No Chaser

June 2011