Life in the Night

Alive After Five in the not-so-dirty south

by Sarah Coombes on May 7, 2010 at 12:28PM

For a while now I’ve felt that Ballantyne is morphing into a mini-Uptown. Last year saw the arrival of Cosmos Café, and this year Libretto’s, the famed pizzeria adjoined to Strike City, has opened shop there, too.

Raise a glass to the pros at Old Pros

by Sarah Coombes on April 30, 2010 at 11:22AM

There’s always that one person in life whom you look up to as a mentor. Someone who does exactly what you aspire to do, and does it so well, you hope to achieve just half their talent.

Find your Irish side at PJ O’Reilly’s

by Sarah Coombes on April 22, 2010 at 11:33AM

As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I’m originally from England. So whenever I find a pub that caters to my European tastes, whether it be Ireland, Scotland or England, I drive over so quickly I almost forget which side of the road I should be on — don’t worry, I know it’s the right side ... right?

Scorpio hosts Miss Gay Mecklenburg County pageant

by Kimberly Lawson on April 22, 2010 at 11:21AM

This is why Scorpio is still around after 40 years. Last night they hosted the Miss Gay Mecklenburg County America Pageant (an official preliminary to the Miss Gay NC America Pageant), featuring Detra Panucci MGNCA 2009, Emory Starr (Miss Scorpio 2010 - Miss Charlotte 2009), Felicia Monet (Miss Pride Charlotte 2009), Essence Iman (Miss East Coast USofA 2009), Monica Mitchells and MC Tiffany Storm!

Yesteryears: The 'Charlotte Cheers'

by Sarah Coombes on April 15, 2010 at 2:19PM

With Charlotte’s continuously expanding nightlife, most local bars and clubs aren’t intimate enough to make friends with the regulars. I worked at a bar downtown, and honestly, we got so busy I only had the chance to make friends with one couple.

A shot of the interior of Butter NC (courtesy Buttercharlotte.com)

Checking in on Butter NC with owner Scott Sartiano

by Kimberly Lawson on April 13, 2010 at 2:48PM

When talks of an ultra-exclusive, New York styled lounge coming to Charlotte surfaced, promising to raise the sophistication bar on nightlife, some wondered how well it would do in a smaller city like Charlotte. Butter NC (its sister location is located in New York City and is a popular hangout for celebrities) has been open at the N.C. Music Factory for a few months now.

Boot, scoot and BBQ at Elwood’s Music Hall

by Sarah Coombes on April 12, 2010 at 4:03PM

OK, OK, so Elwood’s, isn’t a country music place ... at least, not every night it isn’t. But from the delicious BBQ to the variety of live music every Friday and Saturday, Elwood’s (located at 10403-J Park Road) has a lot of reasons to boot and scoot over there.

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