tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69183824651351011812024-03-13T14:48:09.326-04:00Sip + Play: Things to do in CharlotteYour Guide To Having FunUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918382465135101181.post-80339891655943122462016-05-01T21:00:00.000-04:002016-05-01T21:00:00.725-04:00Do you have a drinking problem?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've spent most of April highlighting NC Craft Beer month, but ironically, April was also Alcohol Awareness Month. The April issue of Men's Health featured an article that helped me understand my ability to hold my liquor aka drink with the big boys. According to the article in <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/health/drinking-each-day-may-be-killing-you">Men's Health</a>, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism calls my ability <b><a href="http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-use-disorders">Alcohol Use Disorder</a></b>.<br />
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Since college, I've prided myself in being able to consume hefty quantities of quality liquor and beer (often simultaneously). I honed the skill even more in my Paid to Party days. Any given week could include free liquor at events not too mention shots with friends, club owners and promoters or drinks at the house. #Realtalk</div>
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I've always known that my ability isn't a healthy indulgence, and nullifies much of my fitness efforts. My philosophy was always that I workout to eat and drink. But in February, I vowed to cut out alcohol for three months. My exception was covering specific events such as beer festivals and bourbon tastings, but I limited myself to a couple drinks at these events. No social drinking with friends or at home.</div>
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My goal was to bring my tolerance level down to something more normal for a person my size. It worked for a while. I did well in February and March. In the last two weeks, I've bar hopped in New York and now I'm in Amsterdam. I checked out beer gardens and breweries in Belgian. Truthfully, my tolerance is as strong as ever, but so is my determination to practice better moderation.</div>
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If you want to self diagnose whether yourself, <a href="http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-use-disorders"><b>take this quiz</b></a>. It may confirm that suspicion in the back of your mind or give you peace of mind.</div>
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<br />tjamesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09617781333427450639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918382465135101181.post-43529025653535892852016-05-01T20:11:00.000-04:002016-05-02T09:01:34.621-04:00Goodbye for now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">When I first started covering nightlife more than a decade ago, club owners and promoters aspired to bring Miami and Las Vegas to Charlotte. Clubs like Hom and Phoenix transported us to cooler nightlife vibes. Club goers flocked to neon and club music. NoDa and Plaza-Midwood were beginning to flourish as counterculture hang out spots. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Today, the nightlife scene is so much more diverse. Craft breweries are new players on the bar scene. The explosion of restaurants has turned eating into a form of entertainment. Promoters no longer simply throw dance parties. There are paint parties, food events and bar fit activities. Charlotte still has fancy clubs, but even more neighborhood bars in Plaza-Midwood and NoDa provide fun alternatives. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>No Cars!</b></span> - Leave the cars at home for <b><a href="http://openstreets704.com/">Open Streets 704</a></b>. It’s a full day of activities from Memorial Stadium in Elizabeth to 36th Street in NoDa. It winds through Villa Heights, Optimist Park, Belmont and First Ward. Bring your bikes or get one from B-Cycle. There are four zones for organized activities: Arts and crafts in <b>NoDa</b>, a Family zone and green zone in <b>Belmont</b> and <b>Optimist Park </b>and a <b>Wellness zone in First Ward</b>. Food trucks will be near the center of the route, with easy access to <b>Cordelia Park</b> and the <b>Little Sugar Creek Greenway</b>. Noon - 4 p.m.<br />
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<b>FYI: BIKE!</b> Charlotte starts today and features more than two weeks of bike-related events and promotions to encourage more bicycling in Charlotte.<br />
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<br />tjamesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09617781333427450639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918382465135101181.post-67084819102108838432016-04-30T05:22:00.000-04:002016-04-30T05:22:01.003-04:00Waffle eating contest, bar crawl and more<span style="font-size: large;">Don't let rain stop you. There's family fun, waffle eating contests, and a bar crawl calling your name. Answer the call. See you in the streets....</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Art Stroll</span></b> - Head over to the Metropolitan area for the Kings Drive Art Walk this weekend. Peruse works of clay, glass, wood and more by regional artists. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. <a href="http://www.festivalinthepark.org/kingsartists.asp">Details</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday</span></b> - Help Fud at Salud celebrate its first birthday at the<b> Fud at Salud Anniversary Party</b>. There will be a waffle-eating contest, special beers and more. 6 p.m. Fud at Salud, 3306 N. Davidson St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/501389010051741/">Details</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family Fun </b></span>- Come out to Hippie Fest featuring hundreds of North Carolina vendors, artists, food trucks and groovy vibes! Fun for the whole family. 11 a.m., Eastland Mall, 5471 Central Ave.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tequila & Beer</span></b> - Time to enjoy great drink specials at <b>Cincofest X Bar Crawl</b>, featuring 7 uptown bars. 4:15 p.m. Checkin at <b>Flight Beer and Music Hall</b>, 300 N. College Street. (Formerly Cosmos). <a href="http://www.rockhouseevents.com/">Crawl schedule</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Art Event </span></b>- 2015 Light Factory winner <b>Michael Joseph</b> will present his street portraiture project, Lost and Found, which examines a youth subculture of transients who abandon home to travel the country hitchhiking and freight train hopping. 6:30 p.m. <b>The Light Factory 1817 Central Ave. </b><a href="http://lightfactory.org/">Details.</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s Dance II</span></b> - The second part of <b>The New Latino Sound - Part 2</b> features a concert with <b>Orquesta Mayor, Patabamba, Jahlistic, </b>and<b> Reinaldo Brahn</b>. 6:30 p.m. <b>Neighborhood Theatre</b>, 511 E 36th St. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com/event/1132975-new-latino-sound-orquesta-charlotte/">Tickets</a>.<br />
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I’m in love with Pig Pounder. It’s not just the name. The name drew me there, but the vibe hooked me. Pig Pounder feels like a polished dive bar (oxymoron alert), not a local brewery. When I visited, a bartender named Chris, entertained us all night with information about the beer and Greensboro. BTW: Chris found his way to Pig Pounder via bartending stints in NoDa’s bar scene. Pounder’s Boarrio IPA is the only IPA that I will drink, but the Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout was my favorite. It was full of flavor unlike most craft stouts. The Barbieswine, a barley wine, which is now on tap, is great for non-beer drinkers. You know there’s story behind the name, but you’ll need to visit to find out. Be sure to ask about the handmade bar stools, made of recycled materials.<br />
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Nichole and her husband Calder Preyer opened Preyer Brewing in May 2015. Drinking local beers on a backpacking trip in the Czech Republicinspired Calder to become a home-brewer. Of course dipping a toe into home brewing lead to opening a brewery. They’ve created a comfortable brewery that feels more like a bar than the typical brewery. It’s dark with dark furniture and a supremely cool staff. Another good aspect is that Preyer's neighbor is Crafted The Art of Street Food.<br />
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Natty Greene’s is no longer the only downtown brewpub in Greensboro. Gibbs Hundred opened a couple of years ago and provides a totally different vibe than Natty’s. While the veteran brewpub feels more like a big sports bar, Natty Greene’s is more low-key and quieter. It’s also extremely kid-friendly. Gibbs offers the typical range of locally crafted brews as well as seasonal fare.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>No Cars!</b></span> - Leave the cars at home for <b><a href="http://openstreets704.com/">Open Streets 704</a></b>. It’s a full day of activities from Memorial Stadium in Elizabeth to 36th Street in NoDa. It winds through Villa Heights, Optimist Park, Belmont and First Ward. Bring your bikes or get one from B-Cycle. There are four zones for organized activities: Arts and crafts in <b>NoDa</b>, a Family zone and green zone in <b>Belmont</b> and <b>Optimist Park </b>and a <b>Wellness zone in First Ward</b>. Food trucks will be near the center of the route, with easy access to <b>Cordelia Park</b> and the <b>Little Sugar Creek Greenway</b>. Noon - 4 p.m.<br />
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The SoCo bar at the Westin was standing room only on Saturday night as jazz fans gathered to watch musicians from various fans do play in a free jam set. It was fun watching them improvise and play off each other's groove.<br />
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Prince fans gathered at Petra's for the Su Casa: April Edition which featured a late night Prince tribute. The front room was packed with people singing, dancing and remembering the iconic singer. The scene at Soul Gastrolounge was a little quieter an more intimate as Andy Kastanas and friend gathered to pay tribute to Prince with a vinyl DJ set. Both Justice (at Petra's) and Kastanas played a mix of popular Prince songs and lesser known tracks. It was a night of tribute that fit every Prince fan from the quiet and serene to the all out partier.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Purple Tears</span></b> - Bring your grief, your joy and you soul to <b>Su CASA: The April Edition!</b> It’s a tribute to Prince and also features film, live art, face painting and more. Celebrate Prince’s life and music the way he would’ve wanted - party like it’s 1999! 10 p.m. Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jazz Lovers </span></b>- This is your weekend with dozens of live jazz events throughout the week ranging from lunch to late night jam sessions. Highlights include tonight’s <b>Charlotte Jazz Festival First Night</b> featuring Sammy Miller and the Congregation with special guest Wynton Marsalis, Friday’s <b>Jazz in the Key of Life </b>featuring<b> Marsalis</b> and the <b>Lincoln Center Orchestra</b> on Friday and a <b>Creole Jazz Brunch</b> on Saturday. Events range from free to ticketed. Various venues uptown. <a href="http://www.charlottejazzfestival.com/">Schedule</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Film Festival </b></span>- The <b><a href="http://charlottelgbtfilm.com/vip/">2016 GayCharlotte Film Festival</a></b> features full-length drama and comedies, documentaries and short films. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1083465368352510/">Various times</a> throughout the weekend. <b>Theatre Charlotte</b>, 501 Queens Rd, 501 Queens Rd.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">‘90s R&B</span></b> - Need to hear some R&B to set off a romantic night? Don’t miss<b> Jagged Edge</b>. Hits include “Promise,” “Gotta Be” and “Where the Party At?” They performed to a small, but enthusiastic crowd CIAA weekend, but it was a good show. Food will also be available. 10 p.m. The White House, 4808 Wilkinson Blvd.<a href="http://www.whitehousenightclubclt.com/"> Details</a>.<br />
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1:00-2:00pm - Check-In (Tyber Creek Pub)<br />
2:00 - Bus Departs for PNC Music Pavilion<br />
7:00 - Concert Starts<br />
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2:00 pm - Meet at Hot Taco, 200 East Bland Street<br />
5:30 pm - Bus leaves for the concert<br />
$20 and fees. <a href="https://www.eventcombo.com/shop/cart/ticket_purchase.cfm?eventID=23569&eventTimeID=28143&CFID=48414582&CFTOKEN=55759979">Tickets</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I’m Just A Bill </span></b>- My brother and I always started Saturday mornings with cartoons and “School House Rocks!” I can’t wait, wait, wait for tonight’s <b>"Schoolhouse Rocks Live!" Adult Night </b>No kids allowed for this show. We adults get to join the mosh pit and rock to this childhood favorite. Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. with food, beer and wine from Mac’s Speedshop. 7:30 p.m., <b>Children's Theatre of Charlotte</b>, 300 E. 7th Street. <a href="https://www.ctcharlotte.org/Online/mapSelect.asp">$12 and up</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BBQ Competition</span></b> - The <b>3rd annual Smoke Off BBQ Competition</b> features 20 amateur teams making yummy food. Teams cook all day. $10 gets you unlimited samples till 5 p.m., which is when the voting begins. There’s also beer and live music. Benefits <b>Purple Heart Homes</b>. 1 p.m., <b>The Unknown Brewing Company</b>, 1327 S Mint St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/202956416754052/">Details</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Outdoor Festival </span><span style="font-size: large;">- St. Paul and the Broken Bones headline the kickoff concert for TuckFest. It's a weekend of competitions and live music at the 5 p.m. <a href="http://tuckfest.org/schedule/">U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center</a>, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Film Festival </b></span>- The <b><a href="http://charlottelgbtfilm.com/vip/">2016 GayCharlotte Film Festival</a></b> features full-length drama and comedies, documentaries and short films. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1083465368352510/">Various times</a> throughout the weekend. <b>Theatre Charlotte</b>, 501 Queens Rd, 501 Queens Rd.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Evening Race</b></span> - Come out for an evening of running, eating and drinking in FreeMoreWest in the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1029598027105923/">4th annual FreeMoreWest 5K</a> </b>at <b><a href="http://freemorewest5k.racesonline.com/">FreeMoreWest's 5K on the Greenway</a></b>. After the race, enjoy food from 2 Chicks & a Truck and Olde Mecklenburg Brewing beer. Benefits Classroom Central. 6 p.m. Uptown Cycles, 1432 W Morehead St.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It’s Back</b></span> - The occasional <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteLGBTChamber/">Takeover Friday</a></b> returns. The <b>Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce </b>will be hosting a business expo at Takeover Friday at Le Meridien Charlotte. Music by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DjLittleBetty/">DJ Little Betty</a>. Le Meridien, 555 S McDowell Street<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday</span> </b>- Join the EpiCentre as it celebrates <b>Rooftop 210 Anniversary & Season Opener</b>. VIP Happy Hour 8 p.m. <b>Rooftop 210</b>, 210 E. Trade St.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">More Jazz</span></b> - The monthly edition of <b>New Frequencies</b> returns with <b>Trio Red Space</b>. Charlotte duo Ghost Trees opens. 8 p.m. <b>McColl Center,</b> $10/$12.<a href="http://mccollcenter.org/events/TRIO-RED-SPACE/108"> Details</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Concert Series</span></b> - Another weekly concert series returns tonight with SouthPark Cocktails & Concerts each Friday featuring live music until May 6. 5 p.m. <b>Piedmont Town Center</b>, 4725 Piedmont Row Drive. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/247772168904396/">Details</a>.<br />
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I can’t decide which drew my attention more Tuesday night at the <a href="http://www.orgonespace.com/">Orgone show</a>, the wild-haired guitarist or the tight horn section. The Los Angeles based eight-piece band put on a fun show last night the Neighborhood Theatre. Lead vocalist Adryon de Leon kept the party going with her enthusiastic dancing and magnetic personality. She sounded good, but the real star was the rhythm section. The combination of brass and drums set a funky tone all night long. The crowd was a mix of young and old, but I was dissappointed so few Black people turned out for the show. Orgone is definitely worth seeing next time the band performs here, and be sure to bring your dancing shoes. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tonight</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Progressive Southern Comedy</span></b> - We’ve been taking a lot of hits lately from comedians outside of the state thanks to HB 2. Tonight Gastonia native Clifton Cash and fellow comedians Tom Simmons and Steward Huff will offer Southern comics perspectives on the South <b>Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour</b>. Don’t expect Honey Boo Boo and Duck Dynasty stuff. These are progressive Southern comedians offering their take on politics and culture. 8 p.m., <b>The Comedy Zone </b>Charlotte, Suite B3 900 N.C. Music Factory Boulevard. $15. <a href="https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/buy-tickets/">Tickets</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Beer Release Party</span></b> - Be one of the first 50 people to try the limited edition of the <b>Rail Trail</b> brew by Sycamore Brewery and receive a free pint glass at today’s release party. 704 Shop will be there selling Rail Trail tees. 4 p.m. <b>Sycamore Brewing Company</b>, 2161 Hawkins St.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Artsy Party</span></b> - <b>Herb & Felicia Gray's Happy Hour</b> and the <b>Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi</b> are teaming up for this edition of <b>PNC Bank Presents Gantt After Dark</b>. Features host Q. Talley, live music by the Harvey Cummings II Project and a DJ. Free with registration. There’s also <b>Paint & Sip</b> with Cathay Dawkins, which features guided painting and wine-tasting for $25. All Art supplies and a complimentary glass of wine are included. Limit 20 people. Enjoy samples from Wingzza, winner of "Best Food Truck" in Charlotte and if that isn't enough, visit the Dessert Lounge with sweets by Creative Catering. 6 p.m. <b>Gantt Center</b>, 551 South Tryon St.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jazz Lovers </span></b>- This is your weekend with dozens of live jazz events throughout the week ranging from lunch to late night jam sessions. Highlights include tonight’s <b>Charlotte Jazz Festival First Night</b> featuring Sammy Miller and the Congregation with special guest Wynton Marsalis, Friday’s <b>Jazz in the Key of Life </b>featuring<b> Marsalis</b> and the <b>Lincoln Center Orchestra</b> on Friday and a <b>Creole Jazz Brunch</b> on Saturday. Events range from free to ticketed. Various venues uptown. <a href="http://www.charlottejazzfestival.com/">Schedule</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday</span> - Join the EpiCentre as it celebrates <b>Rooftop 210 Anniversary & Season Opener</b>. VIP Happy Hour 8 p.m. <b>Rooftop 210</b>, 210 E. Trade St.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">More Jazz</span></b> - The monthly edition of <b>New Frequencies</b> returns with <b>Trio Red Space</b>. Charlotte duo Ghost Trees opens. 8 p.m. <b>McColl Center,</b> $10/$12.<a href="http://mccollcenter.org/events/TRIO-RED-SPACE/108"> Details</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">‘90s R&B</span></b> - Need to hear some R&B to set off a romantic night? Don’t miss<b> Jagged Edge</b>. Hits include “Promise,” “Gotta Be” and “Where the Party At?” They performed to a small, but enthusiastic crowd CIAA weekend, but it was a good show. Food will also be available. 10 p.m. The White House, 4808 Wilkinson Blvd.<a href="http://www.whitehousenightclubclt.com/"> Details</a>.<br />
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1:00-2:00pm - Check-In (Tyber Creek Pub)<br />
2:00 - Bus Departs for PNC Music Pavilion<br />
7:00 - Concert Starts<br />
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2:00 pm - Meet at Hot Taco, 200 East Bland Street<br />
5:30 pm - Bus leaves for the concert<br />
$20 and fees. <a href="https://www.eventcombo.com/shop/cart/ticket_purchase.cfm?eventID=23569&eventTimeID=28143&CFID=48414582&CFTOKEN=55759979">Tickets</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I’m Just A Bill </span></b>- My brother and I always started Saturday mornings with cartoons and “School House Rocks!” I can’t wait, wait, wait for tonight’s <b>"Schoolhouse Rocks Live!" Adult Night </b>No kids allowed for this show. We adults get to join the mosh pit and rock to this childhood favorite. Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. with food, beer and wine from Mac’s Speedshop. 7:30 p.m., <b>Children's Theatre of Charlotte</b>, 300 E. 7th Street. <a href="https://www.ctcharlotte.org/Online/mapSelect.asp">$12 and up</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Righteous Comedy</span></b> - Activist and comedian <b>Dick Gregory </b>unleashes his insight and wit on politics, pop culture, race relations and more. One night only. 6 p.m., <b>The Comedy Zone</b>, Suite B3 900 <b>N.C. Music Factory Boulevard</b>. $25. <a href="https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/buy-tickets/">Tickets</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Puppy Love</span></b> - Show your support for our furry friends at the <b>Mutts & Mimosas</b> benefiting the Human Society. In addition to Atherton Market's current vendors, the event will feature other local artisans and mobile boutiques. 1 p.m. <b>Atherton Market</b>, 2140 South Blvd. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1260292660665175/">Tickets</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Deadpool On A Bike</span></b> - I loved Discovery Place’s steampunk event so I’m intrigued by </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://tix.carolinatix.org/online/mapSelect.asp?BOset%3A%3AWSmap%3A%3Aseatmap%3A%3Aperformance_ids=D86684CB-63B3-4DB6-AC8F-26B526FB7EB1&_ga=1.21454648.247437484.1424285924"><b>Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk</b></a></span></span>, a Steampunk-inspired performance. A wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes to escape the technology-obsessed society. The mechanic inspires the cyclist in all of us to become a Pedal Punk. Great timing considering the big <a href="https://www.facebook.com/openstreets704/?fref=ts">Open Streets</a> next month. 7 p.m. Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, 430 S Tryon St, Levine Center for the Arts.</span><b><br /> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family Fun</b></span> - The annual <b>Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Games </b>highlights
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is one of my favorite local fundraisers. I’m also a board member so I’m
biased. New location this year, but same great expectations: delicious
food, yummy cocktails and good people. 6 p.m. <b>The Fillmore</b>, 820 Hamilton St. <a href="http://ce.strength.org/charlotte">Tickets</a>.<br />
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When I walked into the Comedy Zone, Jason Sklar (or maybe it was Randy) told me the comedic twins were looking forward to unveiling new Charlotte-specific material. I figured they would deliver the now mandatory jokes about HB 2.<br />
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"We're here, we're queer, the governor's not used it!"<br />
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That one was okay, but I loved, loved, loved the one about Governor Pat McCrory versus Mayor Pat McCrory. I don't want to spoil it. It's definitely one of the most creative takes on the HB2 debacle.<br />
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The Sklar Brothers didn't limit their local jokes to HB 2 nor did they simply name-drop Charlotte places, like most entertainers. They poked fun at everything from Price's Chicken Coop to the plethora of restaurants uptown.<br />
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My other favorite was their take on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. <br />
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"You get to see what it's like to have Tony Stewart try to kill you." <br />
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Or maybe it was the one about the NASCAR Racing Experience. It involved Elevation Church.<br />
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At least the first 15 minutes of the Sklar's performance consisted of jokes and observations about Charlotte and Raliegh - the confederate statue in the state capitol.<br />
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Then they launched into their more standard material about everything from the Kennedy assassinations to the Golden State Warriors to fatherhood - a daddy strip club. It was easy to tell why Jason and Randy Sklar have appeared on "@Midnight," "Entourage," and other shows. They are pop culture encyclopedias about current and past events. <br />
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Onstage they finish each others' jokes. Watching them onstage feels like you're listening to a couple of buddies at a bar, interrupting each other as they tell stories. It's a volley of words and laughter.<br />
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The Sklar Brothers perform Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at <a href="https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/buy-tickets/">the Comedy Zone</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dance Competition </b></span>- You won’t see Wanya Morris or Kim Fields at <b>Dancing With the Stars of Charlotte,</b> but you will see local celebrities. The ballroom dance competition benefits <b>Carolina Breast Friends</b>. 7 p.m. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. $50. <a href="http://www.carolinabreastfriends.org/dancing-with-the-stars-of-charlotte-for-the-pink-house/">Tickets</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family Fun</b></span> - The annual <b>Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Games </b>highlights
Celtic culture with music, athletics, dancing an more. 7:30 a.m. Today
and Sunday, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Various prices. <a href="http://www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net/">Schedule</a>.<br />
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Celebrates small business and entrepreneurship by perusing 50 area
fashion, arts and food vendors. Vendors will feature hand-crafted goods
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other food. 11 a.m., C3 Lab, LLC, 2525 Distribution St. Free. <a href="http://clture.org/event/south-end-bazaar-2/">More info</a>.<br />
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The performance celebrates American jazz legends. They will perform
Anthiel’s “A Jazz Symphony,” Gerswhin’s “Walking the Dog,” Schuller’s
“Concertino for Jazz Quartet” and Ellington’s “Harlem.” Afterparty
featuring live jazz from the Jazz Arts Initiative's All-Star Youth Jazz
Ensemble and signature cocktails in the speakeasy lounge following the
concert. The Jazz Arts Initiative presents a special pre-concert talk
hosted by The Jazz Room's Curtis Davenport beginning on stage at 6:30
pm. Show: 7:30 p.m., <b>Knight Theater</b>, 430 S Tryon St. <a href="https://tix.carolinatix.org/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ids=10A06181-FE75-43D7-B99A-B511619B04B0">Tickets</a>.</span></span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /> </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Adult Science </b></span>- The monthly party <b>Science on the Rocks</b> returns with <b>Geek Out, Freak Out</b>. This month features comics, robotics, virtual reality and more. Capes and Spandex supersets are encouraged. There will be a prize for best superhero costume at the end of the night. 5 p.m. <b>Discovery Place</b>, 301 N Tryon St. $20.<br />
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climate change. <b>G.O.O.D. Music’s Malik Yusef </b>will host along with <b>Mark Prophet.</b> Charlotte’s <b>J.C.</b>,<b> Mason Parker </b>and live bands <b>Quent Young & The Free Will Project</b> and <b>Dee Dray</b> will perform. There will also be live painting. 7 p.m. <b>One-Five-O Studio Gallery</b>, 4825 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 150. $20 and up. <a href="http://www.goodmusicinclt.eventbrite.com/">Details</a>.<br />
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Since it's midway <a href="http://www.ncbeermonth.com/">North Carolina Craft Beer Month</a>, I'm spotlighting breweries outside of Charlotte. This week I head west.<br />
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Not Asheville West. The other West. The Boone area boasts a handful of local breweries that are worthy of a road trip.<br />
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You can find <a href="http://booneshine.beer/">Boonshine</a> beers on tap at <a href="http://www.mckethanbrothers.com/food-menu/">McKethan Brothers Barbecue</a>. The beers pare well with the smoked meats at this family-owned barbecue restaurant in Boone. Both are relatively new additions to Boone’s restaurant and beer lineup. McKethan Brothers opened in May 2015. Moonshine opened in July. Owners Carson Coatney and Tim Herdklotz, former homebrewers, crafted the typical range of brews from the 3150 Ale (a light ale) to the Molasses Porter. My favorites was the 3150 ale, which was refreshing with a hoppiness that smooths out near the end.<br />
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Ben and Aaron McKethan’s used old family recipes such as slow-cooked chicken to create a menu inspired by their childhood. The ribs and chicken are cooked overnight, and finished on the wood-fired grill. I suggest the pimento cheese tray and the ribs. All of the meats, except the smoked turkey, are delicious. The turkey was a dryer than the other meats. If you have a large group, order the sample. If it’s just you and your boo get the meat combo.<br />
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If you like the loud, vibrant brewery scene then <a href="http://appalachianmountainbrewery.com/">AMB</a> is your spot. It will reminds me of NoDa. The bar was crowded. There was also live music. AMB has a rustic feel with wood, cinder-block walls and wooden taps handles. The beers are the typical craft fare, but it’s really the atmosphere that separates AMB from the other Boone area breweries. It draws a young crowd. Bring a group of friends for a good time.<br />
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I do not like saisons, but I loved, loved, loved Lost Province’s Heirloom Saison. It was tasted like a fall harvest in my mouth. It wasn't pumpkiny like most fall beers. It was robust and flavorful. Oh, and did I mention the St. Nick’s Revenge? Oh my goodness. Out of all of the Boone area breweries, <a href="http://lostprovince.com/">Lost Province</a> was definitely my favorite. Both of the beers I mentioned are seasonal brews, but Lost Providence how to brew a beer. I also liked the Belgian Dubbel. I haven’t even mentioned the wood fired pretzels, the sriracha honey wood fired wings, the beer hummus and house-made pita. We also crushed the beer mac & cheese and the charcuterie. Those are just the starters - the starters! So, you know the pizza was delicious. The Morning Sunshine is creative (features a sunny side egg), but my favorites were the Rosticceria and The Depot Street.<br />
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Be sure to finish the night with a late night cookie delivery. Boone has <a href="https://www.insomniacookies.com/">Insomnia Cookies </a>and <a href="http://appcookieco.com/">Appalachain Cookie Company</a>.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Holla: sipandplayclt@gmail.com</b></span></i>tjamesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09617781333427450639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918382465135101181.post-79612292755923571312016-04-14T00:20:00.001-04:002016-05-04T03:27:48.579-04:00Review: Nene loves gays, slams haters at Comedy Zone (Video)<br />
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Tonight, Charlotte's gay communities wasn't the center of a national firestorm about gender identity and discrimination. Tonight, our gay communities was simply the apple of Nene Leakes' eye and it felt good.<br />
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During Leakes' performance at the Comedy Zone, Leakes repeatedly expressed her love for her gay fans who've helped propel her from a one-trick reality star into a national celebrity.<br />
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"I have to have gays on my team," she said. "They pump your a-- up."<br />
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Leakes didn't show her love for her gay fans by slamming HB 2 or the N.C. state legislature. Her joke about that:<br />
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She slammed Trump for insulting "the" gays, but mostly she simply told jokes and stories that expressed how much she valued her gay fans and staff. Leakes' show wasn't just about gays and lesbians, but she drew such a vociferous gay audience during her Comedy Zone show that I couldn't ignore it.<br />
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Leakes kicked off her "So Nasty, So Rude" tour with two sold out shows at the Comedy Zone tonight. I'm not sure where else the tour is going. No other cities have been listed. However, based on her performance tonight and the exuberance of the crowd, I'm sure more cities will be announced soon.<br />
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Leakes walked onstage to a standing ovation and immediately high-five fans. Leakes gave fans exactly what they expected, a mix of dissing her Real House Wives of Atlanta nemeses Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore, Leakes' style braggadocio about her wig and her looks, and her response to haters.<br />
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I know who Leakes is, but I wouldn't call myself a fan. I'll admit, her profanity-laced show - every other word started with a B - was funny. She had a one-liner about Tyler Perry, impersonated Janet Jackson's IG video about preparing for a family and gave plenty of shout-outs to her husband Greg, who walked her onto the stage.<br />
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She was extremely gracious. She started the show by giving high fives to her fans from the stage. She ended the by answering questions from the audience. Upon her exit, she walked through the crowd and posed with as many people as she could on her way out the door.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Why did you quit Housewives?</b></span><br />
I didn't quit. My season was up and I was like b----, I'm not coming back. It was an overly stressful season. I had to deal with Claudia.'s stank-a--"<br />
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"I do this s--- everyday. I love to talk s---. I'm a s--- talker. I had nothing to do with it. The first show happened to be Charlotte. I didn't choose Charlotte. Charlotte chose me."<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How do you fight being put in a box?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Ain't none of my s--- boxed."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> F---, Marry, Kill Real Housewives husbands?</b></span><br />
"People be acting like I date Peter (Thomas). I don't date Peter. I don't do people with accents."<br />
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Maybe not, but she gave Thomas and his bar Sports One plenty of shoutouts on stage. She told the crowd to meet her at the College Street bar after the show.<br />
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What a way to start the weekend. Headed to the sold out <b>Nene Leakes </b>show at the <b>Comedy Zone</b> tonight. Her one-night stand in Charlotte was so popular that the <b><a href="https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/">Comedy Zone</a> </b>added a second show tonight, and it's sold out too. Look for my review tomorrow. Don't forget this is the final weekend of CPCC's <b><a href="http://sensoria.cpcc.edu/events/">Sensoria</a></b>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br />Tonight</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Winner Is…. </b></span>- Come out to celebrate Elevate Lifestyle Award winners in the <b>Best of City</b>. Categories include culture, dining, fashion, fitness, entertainment, lifestyle, and nightlife. 5 p.m. Slate Billiards, 200 E. Bland St. $10. <a href="http://elevatelifestyle.com/">Tickets.</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jazz Show </span></b>- The 7th season of <b>JAI Presents JAZZ ROOM Saturday Night: Eileina Dennis sings Sarah Vaughan</b>. 7 p.m. <b>Stage Door Theater</b> at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Corner of 5th and College Streets. <a href="http://www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/jazz-room-saturday-night-2">Tickets</a>. $15.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Really Sweet </b></span>- The <b>Charlotte HoneyBees </b>strut their stuff in the Annual Swimsuit Fashion Show. They will be showcasing spring swimwear fashion. 9 p.m., <b>Rooftop 210, </b>210 East Trade St.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Gone To The Dogs</span></b> - Help the Humane Society and get some exercise for you and your furry friend at <b>Pet Palooza Festival and Walk for the Animals</b>.
It’s 2K fundraising dog walk and includes a full day of
family-oriented, dog-friendly festivities. Hosted by WBTV News Anchor
Kristen Miranda and WBTV Meteorologist Lyndsay Tapases. The annual event
draws over 4,000 people and their dogs each year. More than 100 vendors
and sponsors offer pet-related products and services. After the walk
and then stay to shop and enjoy live music, pet agility demonstrations,
food trucks, dog contests, a beer garden and more. <b>Independence Park</b>, 300 Hawthorne Lane.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Speakeasy Party</span></b> - The Live Exchange Party Band headlines <b>The 3rd Annual Green Tie Gala: Speakeasy!</b> The party raises money for UNC Charlotte student scholarships. Come party in your best 1920s garb and enjoy ‘20s themed food. <a href="http://49eralumni.uncc.edu/s/1721/interior.aspx?sid=1721&gid=2&pgid=713&cid=2070&ecid=2070&crid=0&calpgid=678&calcid=1981">Tickets</a>. 7:30 p.m., </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Food Festival</span></b> - After a day of riding roller coasters fill your bellies at the Taste of the Carolinas at <a href="http://www.carowinds.com/taste">Carowinds</a>.
Performances include Carolina artists including the Jeff Luckadoo Band,
Tony Barnes and Back Porch Orchestra. The festival features celebrity
chefs, culinary events, beer and wine pairings, music performances and
more- all at the place where the Carolinas come together during Taste of
the Carolinas! For complete details and to buy tickets. Saturdays and
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Activities range from yoga to meditation to dance to spoken word at <a href="http://boomcharlotte.org/">Boom</a>. Launch party tonight, April 7, <b>Pecha Kucha</b>, Petra’s. </div>
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Spyro Gyra, Eric Darius, Peter White, Richard Elliot and others at <span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://waterfrontjazzfestlakenorman.brownpapertickets.com/">The Waterfront Jazz Festival at Queens Landing</a>. </span>April 8-10, Queens Landing, Mooresville.</span></div>
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If you had any doubts about seeing Arsenio Hall this week, don't. His performance at The Comedy Zone kept me laughing throughout his hour long set. <br />
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Some bits were even table-slapping funny. Others were clutch-my-pearls moments. His babytoe bit at the beginning of his set did go a little long. I’d heard snippets of his material during our interview, but most of what I heard on Friday night was new to me. He tackled everyday life stuff as well as politics and celebrities. <br />
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Speaking of profanity, as I mentioned in <a href="http://charlottethingstodo.blogspot.com/2016/04/arsenio-halls-comedy-zone-show-dont.html">my interview</a> earlier this week, Hall’s show is adult comedy. It is filled with profanity. One woman at my table seemed to physically bristle each time he cursed or made a joke with a sexual reference.<br />
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<b>On OJ Simpson movie </b>- “That’s the only movie that we’ll watch and we know the f—— ending.”<br />
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<b>On Obama </b>- “I’mma miss him. I know one thing. He’s not gonna miss this sh—. He didn’t know change we could believe in was gonna be his hair.”<br />
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<b>On Bernie Sanders</b> - “Young people love bernie Sanders. He’s the oldest MF in the room.<br />
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<b>On Bill Clinton</b> - “ Bill Clinton in the White House without a f—— job! He’s gonna wyle out.”<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Anniversary </span></b>- After 10 years, seven venues and countless celebrities have all culminated in the <b>Pop Life 10th Year Anniversary</b>. Pop Life alums DJ Quicksilva and DJ Shaun Nyce headline tonight. Pop Life 10th Year Anniversary, 10 p.m. <b>Suite</b>, 210 E Trade St.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Spring Party</span></b> - Celebrate spring at the Patio Kickoff Party. Features 6 Holy Grail Beer and more. <b>Sullivan's Steakhouse</b>, 1928 South Blvd.<br />
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