Night Review

Night review: Revisiting the Penguin

by Jeff Taylor on July 15, 2011 at 12:31PM

I have a confession to make: The recent Penguin drama did not have a big impact on my life. I did not join the Facebook page calling for a boycott.

DJ Forge wins 2011 Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition

by Kimberly Lawson on July 15, 2011 at 11:10AM

Congrats go out to Raleigh's DJ Forge, who won the Red Bull's Thre3style DJ competition, held last night at Phoenix. This is the second year in a row he has taken the title.

Night Review: Dirty Mega Party at Dharma Lounge

by Cannon Miller on July 12, 2011 at 1:18PM

The Deal: Dharma Lounge hosted Charlotte's Dirty Mega Party on Friday, July 8, with a high ollie contest and homemade bikini contest and I had to see what was up. The Good: The skate contest was the first thing to catch my eye.

Latte art competition brings out true believers in spite of hellish heat

by Jeff Taylor on June 28, 2011 at 9:40AM

I’m standing outside Central Coffee Co., smoking a cigarette I don’t want. I don’t even really smoke, save the very unusual social cigarette.

Night review: Pop Life with Big Boi at RE:Public

by Kimberly Lawson on June 16, 2011 at 12:39PM

Generally speaking, when people go to the club, they usually arrive anywhere from 11 p.m. to midnight. No one wants to be the first people up in a spot, right?

Night Review: Biggest F’N Bartender Competition at Whisky River

by Jordan Bullington on May 25, 2011 at 11:54AM

The Deal: Last night, May 24, it was time for the catalysts of the nightlife industry to get some well-deserved recognition — or at least have a little fun. And as they often do over there, Whisky River answered by housing F’Ncrazynight.com’s 2nd annual Bartender Competition.

Night review: The Chop Shop opens its doors

by Jeff Taylor on May 16, 2011 at 3:19PM

The Chop Shop is billing itself as the old NoDa reborn: a bar/concert venue/art space housed in an old warehouse on the “wrong side of the tracks.” It’s an intriguing bit of marketing. NoDa, after all, has become more and more gentrified and staid over the years.

Night review: Su Casa at Dharma Lounge

by Web Editor on May 9, 2011 at 3:51PM

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Su Casa, the recurring event formerly known as Mi Casa. This was in part due to a somewhat ambiguous event flier and because it was taking place at Dharma Lounge.

Night Review: Loco Lime 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo block party

by Web Editor on May 6, 2011 at 11:08AM

The Deal: After experiencing the authentic Mexican food at Paco's, we headed to Plaza Midwood. Loco Lime hosted their 2nd annual block party in celebration of Cinco de Mayo with a parking lot party fully equipped with DJ and wall-to-wall Corona flags and flyers.

Night Review: Paco’s Tacos & Tequila Cinco de Mayo celebration

by Web Editor on May 6, 2011 at 10:51AM

The Deal: Paco’s Tacos & Tequila went all out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican beer garden, $2 Coronas, and $5 margaritas. Also, all patrons rocking cowboy hats received $5 off their meal.

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