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  Tales from the bathroom: Why us girls travel in packs so often February 7th, 2008 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  You have seen her out, you have read her articles in the Creative Loafing… Now you can get the best of Brittney Cason right here on Carolina Nightlife! Each week we will run Brittney’s QC After Dark column! Stay tuned for more from QC After Dark! To view all of Brittney’s articles check out her archive on Creative Loafing’s website! Tales from the bathroom: Why us girls travel in packs so often This week I am here to answer the age old question that has been piquing the curiosity of men across the nightlife scene: Why the hell do girls always go the bathroom in groups" No, we don’t need moral support to break our seal, we don’t have organized male-bashing meetings and, contrary to assumption, we’re definitely not making-out in the bathroom stall. There is an unwritten restroom alliance that goes far beyond touching up at the vanity sink. The majority of the time when women are sharing a restroom they form a unique bond where they compliment each other, provide therapeutic services, chat couture and do toilet-paper-heel prevention checks. Now if only girls were this nice to each other outside the lady’s room in the co-ed environment! But don’t get me wrong, there is some drama dropping in the stalls. And now, for a behind-the-scenes look at the randomness that goes on in the girl’s bathroom ... Once upon a time in an Uptown restroom some chick was ranting to her bathroom buddy about her boyfriend’s recent questionable quarks. Then a girl comes out of the stall relating to her situation. It was as though someone added water and stuck them in the microwave like oatmeal because they became instant friends within a minute. They exchanged numbers, encouragement and hair products, and the whole bathroom rallied around them to confront their men. It was like a scene from Legally Blonde, except the girls were only over-the-top because they were drunk. But upon exiting the bathroom they realized that the whole time they were talking about the same guy because he took off when he saw them walk out together. And one night while I was waiting outside the occupied stalls of a two sitter restroom, two women were talking to each other through the stalls. I realized they were talking about my boss man and one of the women declared that she was going to jump his bones. It made me feel strange. The other night, I found a drunken confused girl with a fresh gash across her face sitting in the corner of the bathroom. She didn’t know where her friends were or how she got cut. All she seemed to know was that she didn’t have insurance. So I took her phone and called all the people on her recent call list while a nursing school student, conveniently also in the bathroom, applied Neosporin to her face. Now I have a question for the ladies: Why do we harp on men for leaving the toilet seat up" They don’t bitch at us for leaving it down.

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  Charlotte Residents Will No Longer Have to Wait in Line January 25th, 2008 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  Charlotte Residents Will No Longer Have to Wait in Line to Get Into Their Favorite Bars and Nightclubs CHARLOTTE - Are you tired of spending all night standing in line at your favorite bar or nightclub only to pay a cover charge when you finally get to the door"  So was local resident David Stafford.  Stafford recently launched a revolutionary new website, www.davesviplist.com.  The website is a fully automated, online reservation system for bars and clubs.  He has developed relationships with many of the popular nightlife hotspots, and through his website, customers can get on the coveted VIP List so that they don"t have to wait in line as well as pay less to get in the door. The website, which went live November first, offers VIP List access and private table reservations to many of your favorite nightlife venues.  The website is adding new bars and nightclubs to the list every day. "I came up with the idea after seeing a Fandango.com commercial at the movies.  I knew right then and there that it was a brilliant idea and that people would love not having to stand in line.  I talked to many of the people in the industry and got ideas and suggestions for the website and now I am proud to offer the people of Charlotte a way to pay less, and wait less when they party," said Stafford. Stafford, 26, was born in Concord and has lived in the Charlotte area all of his life.  While an undergraduate at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, he was first a photographer and then Marketing Manager for www.carolinanightlife.com.  He bartended at Time Lounge part time as well.   After graduating with a B.A. in Public Relations, he wrote a book, Cool Jobs for College, which is available through Amazon.com or at the website www.cooljobsforcollge.com.  Stafford became Assistant General Manager of Dixie"s Tavern earlier this year where he still works.  For more information visit www.davesviplist.com or contact David Stafford at 704.307.2164.

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  The Real Political Test: Who Would You Rather Have a Beer With? January 25th, 2008 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  Article provided by: Rick Lyke www.Lyke2Drink.blogspot.com Do You Lyke2Drink" That’s why veteran drinks journalist Rick Lyke created Lyke2Drink. Read about beer, wine and spirits; travels to breweries, distilleries and wineries; festivals and events; alcohol issues; beverage marketing; and have fun along the way. Cheers! The Real Political Test: Who Would You Rather Have a Beer With" Iowa Caucuses" Old news. New Hampshire and South Carolina Primaries" Do you really want people from those two states deciding the leader of the free world" It’s time for beer drinkers to voice an opinion in really the only true measure of what counts. Which of the presidential candidates would you rather have a beer with in 2008" The pint poll is the brainchild of the good folks at the National Beer Wholesalers Association. It is better than any motor voter law being administered by your state DMV. Right now Barack Obama is leading all candidates with 27 percent of the votes cast. The next four highest vote totals go to Republicans: Ron Paul is second with 15 percent, followed by John McCain at 11 percent and a tie between Fred Thompson and Rudolph Giuliani at 8 percent. On the Democratic side, John Edwards has 7 percent and Hillary Clinton comes in at 6 percent. Should we put our trust in America’s beer drinkers to select our next president" Given the results from the last several ballots I say drink up! Go to www.whodoyouwanttohaveabeerwith.com to cast your vote.

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  THE WORLDS LARGEST OYSTER ROAST AT BOONE HALL PLANTATION January 17th, 2008 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  The 25th Annual Oyster Fest at Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday January 27, 2008 is an event for everyone. The event is held by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association and gates open at 10:30 AM - free parking is available. Besides having two tractor trailers full of oysters available - theres other food for the non-oyster shucking type as well. The Food Court features food from some of the areas popular restaurants, enough to satisfy every taste. Activities on the main stage include: the Oyster Shucking Contest, the Oyster Eating Contest and local live entertainment -  watch or participate! The Oyster Recipe Contest will be announced and there will plenty to keep the kids entertained at the Childrens Area thats designed to keep them happy and having fun. Oysters are sold by the bucket (approximately 3-4 dozen) for market value and served with cocktail sauce and crackers. You can bring your own knife and glove or you can purchase them at the event. Beer, soft drinks and other beverages will be sold. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center, Travel Council and Charleston County Science Materials Resource Center. Advance tickets for the 25th Annual Oyster Festival are on sale for $10.00 and are available at all Charleston area Applebees Restaurants, through the Association Office, and available for purchase and immediate printing online at www.boonehallplantation.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the event for $12.00 (kids 10 and younger are admitted free when accompanied with an adult). This event has been named in the \“top 20 events in the southeast\” by the Southeastern Tourism Society, and is definitely a local favorite.  Bring the entire family theres something for everyone.

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  Toys for Tots Benefit Party at Club H2O December 16th, 2007 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  Come out to Club H2O in North Charleston on Sunday, December 16, 2007 and bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots benefit party.  Live bands, drink specials, and more… come on out for a great event.

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  Another Charleston Nightlife Icon to Close November 23rd, 2007 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  Cumberlands on King Street downtown Charleston, a favorite local venue for live music for the past 15 years will be celebrating its final holiday season in Charleston. Cumberlands has been one of the most progressive sites for punk, rock, jam, and Indie bands to jam for Charleston locals, but the end of an era has come to a close.  Cumberlands is not going away quietly though - their end of the year calendar is full of bands and shows paying homage to their legacy.  Be sure to make Cumberlands one of your holiday stops as Charleston say farewell.

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