The Week's Inanity: Billy Graham photo hunt!
Seven things we saw in the governor's photo op with North Carolina's alleged Favorite Son
Seven things we saw in the governor’s photo op with North Carolina’s alleged Favorite Son.
Becoming an Overnight Sensation
Or how to succeed in music by really trying
At 23, Haley Dreis has already put out her third album and supports herself in Nashville through her music. She’s at the beginning of her career and there doesn’t seem to be much stopping her from seeing her dreams through. We asked her to tell us what inspired her to get into music and what it takes to survive as an up-and-coming artist. And note, it’s a lot harder than you think.
Fracking & Friends
The energy industry that employed him for so long has no more ardent advocate in Raleigh than Pat McCrory
Pat McCrory’s aggressive push for oil and gas exploration off the N.C. coast reflects sustainable politics more than sustainable energy policy.
My Excuse Kickstarts its American Dream
Greek Band My Excuse will make its Charlotte debut Wednesday night at the Visulite Theatre.
‘I Think We Invented Crazy’
In supporting his sister for Congress, Stephen Colbert sheds the façade and cuts to the quick
Stephen Colbert — the man, not the performance artist — drops the mask and demonstrates his firm grasp of reality.
Blogger for a Day: Defending the Big Bad Wolf
If we are as God made us, can you fault the Big Bad Wolf for his crimes?
Blogger for a Day: Art Imitating Life
The power of theater, or any art form for that matter, is how it relates to our own lives. While I’ve search to find love and professional success, I find solace in the performances that remind me of my own struggles.
Alton Brown heads to Charlotte
"Good Eats" host performs at the Knight Theater April 20
The host of Food Network’s “Good Eats” performs at the Knight Theater April 20
Repackaging the Revolution
The Broadway hit “Fela!,” which will make it’s Charlotte debut Feb. 25-26 at the Belk Theater, it’s a big production that hopes to capture on stage the music that captured a nation.
Exclusive: New Overmountain Men Video
The Overmountain Men have released its video for the song ‘Alexander Hamilton’ on the Revue blog.
Charlotte Mardi Gras, Valentine Gala, Celebrity Date Auction, and More Feb. 8-10
There are several creative social events taking place this weekend, including a few that will make for a great date night—or a chance to find a date. Get in where you fit in!
Herding the Crazy
The Charlotte-Raleigh relationship actually gets worse, and other things that make you facepalm
It’s North Carolina vs. Charlotte again, plus two instances of rank South Carolinity, plus yet another violation of Godwin’s Law — and the week isn’t even over yet.
Get a Master Class in Comedy and a Side of Vegetables
The Irish comedy troupe Mangiare Theatre Company will visit UNCC later this month to perform their vegetable circus and teach a masters class in comedy.
Charlotte Film Critics Make Their Oscar Picks
Not sure who to root for on Oscar night? Want to see know which nominee you rush out to see before the big night? Well, Charlotte’s movie critics have you covered.
The Initiation of Pat McCrory
The governor issues a clarion call to turn UNC into a community college with more trees
The governor’s idea to make public universities glorified job incubators is the latest in a series of similar right-wing moves against liberal arts education.
Ringling Bros. Bring High Flying Dragons to TWC Arena
The circus is in town, and they're bringing acts from across the globe to Time Warner Cable Arena starting tomorrow.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will present its new high-flying circus Dragons to Charlotte beginning tomorrow, Jan. 30, through Feb. 3. The show features acts from across the world showcasing feats of bravery and athleticism in honor of the Chinese zodiac Year of The Dragon. Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson will preside over the show. Some of the acts include:…
Earned Boosterism
The DNC was expected to pump millions into Charlotte's economy. Weird — it actually did
It’s always risky to depend too heavily on catalytic events or attractions to boost your city’s economy. But sometimes, as was the case for DNC 2012 and Charlotte, it actually works.
Formerly Homeless Charlotte Man Headed to Hollywood on 'American Idol'
Rodney Barber, a man who was once homeless and living in uptown Charlotte, impressed judges in the first rounds of auditions on “American Idol.”Now he’s moving on to Hollywood.
Blogger for a Day: One of the Best Sketches Ever Written
What sketch is Sean jealous he didn’t write?
Blogger for a Day: This is ground control to Major Vladimir
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love these comics.
What does the Russian space program and Charlotte comedians have in common?
The Private Matters of Public Women
There wouldn't seem to be much linking Ann McCrory and Jodie Foster, but both women fight hard to keep their private lives just that
This past weekend, we saw public appearances by two very private women, raising the perpetual questions about what our public figures owe us when they’re not in charge of our tax dollars.
Fixing the Perfect State
As governor, Pat McCrory has a pair of narrative dilemmas: how to 'reform' a state that might not need it, and how to maintain his campaign stance as (ha!) an outsider
It’s every political challenger’s dilemma: How to highlight the problems you’ll fix without running down the entity you want to lead. Pat McCrory passed the campaign test. Now comes the hard part: governing.
‘That’s the Nature of the Beast Sometimes’
If you contributed to N.C. Sen. Fletcher Hartsell Jr.'s campaign, take a good look at your return on investment
Fletcher Hartsell Jr., Republican of Concord, 12-term state senator, former chair of the Senate Finance Committee, guy who can’t explain just how the heck he used campaign money to pay off personal credit cards. (Applause.)
Dropping trou and hitting the Lynx
Several people are expected to ride the light rail sans pants this Sunday as part of a worldwide prank.
