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.
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
Video: tears, cheers and dance at Prince parties
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Sip + Play's New Year's Eve Picks
I have a love hate-relationship with New Year's Eve. I love, love, love the parties, but New Year's Eve is so, so, over-priced. Worse, people who don't usually drink, drink way too much. The EpiCentre and NC Music Factory will provide a variety of parties in one-place. Below are my picks for parties from my favorite spot to kid friendly events. Have fun, and please be safe!
Tonya's Picks:
Soul GastroLounge is my go-to low-key spot for everything. Always great music, fun people and delicious drinks. Details.
Rich and Bennett presents three parties tonight at #MOFO New Year's Bash. You can do all three or choose your style. There's the Southside VIP party, the more low-key Angry Ale or Craft Beer Tent parties. Details.
The Roxbury's 13th Annual New Year's Eve Back to the Future Bash includes NYE & glow favors, champagne toast, four bars and multiple Dance Floors
Black Parties
Kid Friendly
CLT New Year's Eve
The city's official celebration starts at 6 p.m. in Romare Bearden Park. Revelers can decorate a crown to wear for the evening's countdown. The family-friendly event includes crafts, games, food trucks and a DJ. The finale is the lighting of the Queen City crown and a fireworks display at midnight. This is an alcohol-free event.
Public parking is available at surface lots and parking decks throughout Uptown Charlotte at market rates. Mass transit options, including the Lynx Blue Line, Lynx Gold Line streetcar and CATS buses will be available as well.
Street Closures: Mint Street from MLK to Third streets will close at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 and will remain closed until 3 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1
John Tosco’s 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Show
Want to kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with fun for the whole family? This year, John Tosco’s 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Show will showcase one of Charlotte’s favorite family entertainers with The Billy Jonas Concert Experience!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
McGlohon Theater
at Spirit Square
345 N College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Tickets are $15.00 or Buy 3, get one FREE!
Box Office (704) 372-1000
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Tonya's New Year's Eve Picks
Here's my list of parties that I would attend or offer something different than the typical New Year's Eve experience. If you're a fan of the EpiCentre most of the clubs are hosting parties with fees start around $25 and up. If the N.C. Music Factory is more your speed the various parties there range from $40 and up. Nearly all of the urban clubs from Club Vibrations to Vanity are hosting parties as well with cover charges starting around $25. The new nightlife app Socialtopias launches New Year's Eve with several events throughout the city. Check the list to get connected.
I'm starting my list with Soul Gastrolounge. This is my go-to spot throughout the year and especially New Year's Eve. Great energy, great music and a cool vibe. For NYE, Andy Kastanas and Johnny Vicious have curated a musical history of house music. Guest DJ Gary "Jackmaster" Wallace. Free. Yep. Free. 9 p.m. Soul Gastrolounge, 1500 Central Ave.
Splurge!
This is going to be an incredible party to celebrate the Duke Mansion’s 100th birthday next year. Charlotte favorite That Guy Smitty is spinning so the beats will be fabulous. Enjoy dinner, dancing, a champagne toast, special curated wine selection and late-evening breakfast. The menu is not party food. This is just a snippet: Duet of Salmon Wellington and Rossini Beef Tenderloin (Salmon Wellington will be prepared with an Herb Shallot Compound Butter and the Beef will be prepared with a Madeira Sauce with Truffle and Torchon Foie Gras) $515 per couple or $258 for single tickets. Purchase your tickets at 704-714-4445 or kellis@tlwf.org. 8 p.m. Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road.
Gay and Lesbian
Gay and Lesbian
Breathe The Ultimate LGBT Party - Champagne toast, appetizers, countdown. 9 p.m., Taste, 2415 W. Morehead St. $15/$25
NYE 2014 Las Vegas Themed! at Cathode Azure featuring Vegas Style show girls feat. Top Drag Artist Bella Jade Dior and friends. And Top International DJ and Producer Billy Waters. 9 p.m. Cathode Azure, 1820 South Blvd Ste 106.
The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball includes a buffet from 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., champagne toast, best mask contest and more. DJ Arthy I playing Top ‘40s, hip-hop, dance, international and throwbacks. Hosted by Tamalea. $10 and up. L4 Lounge, 2906 Central Ave.
A Charlotte Tradition
Rich & Bennett’s NYE Bash is a longtime Charlotte NYE tradition and one of the biggest parties in the city. Three Levels of partying including the enclosed rooftop patio. There will be a balloon drop and confetti cannons at midnight, three DJs, champagne, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, party favors and more. Tickets ($55 and up) must be purchased in advance before 6:45 p.m. Dec. 31.
Family Fun
The city’s CLT New Year's Eve celebration has a new name and new locations. It moves to MLK Blvd outside of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Families can enjoy live music by the party band We Got The Beat, carriage rides, kids crafts, face painting and Holiday On Ice will be open until midnight. You won’t go hungry. The Food Truck Rally features Auto Burger & Fry Guys, Hot Box, Philly's Italian Ice & Mobile Eatery, and The Plated Pallette. Free. Alcohol-free event. 7 p.m. Corner of MLK Jr. Blvd and South Brevard.The Rest
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
Get out early today before you hit the streets
Today is the calm after the storm. It's time to reset and prep for New Year's Eve. On nights like this, I head to my favorite chill spots such as Soul Gastrolounge which boasts a new Winter Cocktail List. I'm also digging the bourbon selection at The Improper Pig's bar, which recently opened in Cotswold. The bar is tiny, but the bourbon selection is great. My friends would also say that I'm becoming obsessed with the city's ever-growing local brewery scene.
If you're looking to hear live music, check out Courtney Devores weekend picks of Charlotte's own Another Lost Year at Amos Southend and Misguided Youth at Snug Harbor.
If you're looking to hear live music, check out Courtney Devores weekend picks of Charlotte's own Another Lost Year at Amos Southend and Misguided Youth at Snug Harbor.
Now let's get this party started. See you in the streets....
College Hoops - Watch the Kentucky v. Louisville rivalry with diehard Wildcats fans. This is usually a fun party with a DJ and rabid fans. 2 p.m. Sip Charlotte, 200 N. Tryon St. Ste. 100
Celebrate Kwanzaa - Enjoy African music, storytelling and learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa at the Nubian Rootz Cultural Center's Kwanzaa Celebration & African Marketplace. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, 4820 Tuckaseegee Road.
The B-Sides - Enjoy hip-hop, soul, rare grooves and other classics spun by DJ 2Tone and DJ Justice along with art by Dammit Wesley at Su Casa: Rarities and B-Sides. 9 p.m., Petra's Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. $5.
Happy Birthday Herb! - Celebrate with Charlotte's favorite couple Herb and Felicia Gray for Herb Gray's Birthday Celebration. 9 p.m., Sports One, 521 N. College St.
Don't Forget:
Warning: This is adult comedy!
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