On January 28, both local and national musicians will be sitting in for beloved singer and songwriter, Mac Leaphart, and performing his songs at The Hippodrome. Benefiting a man who has successfully made a career out of connecting with people through his music, proceeds will go to Mac in his ongoing recovery from a serious car accident and recent surgery to remove a brain tumor. A unique experience of camaraderie and good will, performances of Mac’s music will be set against a visual narration of the event on the theatre screen and give life to Mac’s story and his significant impact on those around him.

The concert features collaborative performances by Mark Bryan (Hootie and The Blowfish), Danielle Howle, Five Way Friday, John Wesley Satterfield, Joal Rush, Doug Jones (Craven Melon), Luke Cunningham, Greg Payne (The Piedmont Boys), Ryan Bonner, Jamie Resch with Shovels & Rope, Donnie Blackwell and more very special surprise guests. Reid Stone and Guilt...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/762/Share-Our-Suzy-Presents-Its-Black-White-Benefit Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:35:54 -0500

Please join SOS: Share Our Suzy for its 4th Annual It’s Black and White benefit party on Saturday, January 21st from 7-11pm at Harborside East in Mount Pleasant. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Charleston harbor, the black tie event with a nautical spin will feature live musical entertainment by Atlanta’s renowned party band, Yacht Rock Schooner, as well as amazing food by Granville’s Catering, fun adult beverages and more! Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about the needs of breast cancer patients, ways to assist and directly impact the lives of women battling the disease in the Charleston area.

Black and White Event Chair Sidney Wagner & SOS Board Member Mason Ward at B&W 2011
Gracious sponsors make the event possible and include Roper St. Francis, RPWB, O’Brion’s Pub, Patrick J. O’Neill Plastic Surgery, Hibbits Insurance, Moultrie News, 105.5 The Bridge, News 2, The Law Office of Mark Tanenbaum,...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/761/Raleigh-Rare-and-Vintage-Beer-Tasting-to-Benefit-Pints-for-Prostates Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:03:47 -0500 Tyler’s Restaurant &Taproom in Raleigh will play host to the Raleigh Rare and Vintage Beer Tasting on Feb. 4 from 2-6 p.m. to raise awareness and funds in the fight against prostate cancer.

Widespread Panic wraps up its 25th year with a three set show in Charlotte for New Year’s Eve at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Doors: 7:30pm, Showtime: 9:00pm. This is a Food Drive event so please bring a few cans of food to donate.

Tickets: $65.00 Floor, $60.00 Reserved
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004729BF25883F?artistid=736451&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
http://www.livenation.com/

Pre-order Download/CD of the Show:
http://www.livewidespreadpanic.com/live-music/0,6485/Widespread-Panic-mp3-flac-download-12-31-2011-Time-Warner-Cable-Arena-Charlotte-NC.html

Can’t make the show? It will be broadcast live and in its entirety, exclusively on Sirius XM’s Jam On with a rebroadcast on Sun 1/1 2:00 pm ET and Mon 1/2 10:00 pm ET.

2nd Annual PLATINUM BALL | New Years Eve 2012 present by 26 INDUSTRIES | CHARLESTON AFTER DARK

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011
Doors Open at 9pm
Party Until 2am

The Hippodrome (Old IMax Theater)
360 Concord St.
Charleston SC

Where Music, Fashion & Film Merge…Showcasing the Hottest DJs and Bands in town with special appearances by DJ Cilo, DJ Matt A, The Brent Pace Band and much much more . . . . .Special Guest Host & Champagne Toast.

Most exclusive location, the latest fashions, and the most fabulous crowd!

Space is limited!!! Buy your TICKETS now!!! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!!!

$95.00 General Admission | Open Bar | Thur. Dec. 8 until Fri. Dec. 31

$150.00 VIP Tickets available ~ Premium Open Bar Sponsored by CIROC VODKA ~ Access to VIP Club

$1000 VIP TABLES: Cost includes | 6 person table service | Bottle Service | Champagne | Designated Driver for the night provided by Quick...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/757/High-Thyme-on-Sullivans-New-Dinner-Menu Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:59:32 -0500

High Thyme Cuisine and Cocktails is pleased to announce they are now offering a new dinner menu.

APPETIZERS

* Hummus, Warm Pita Bread, Celery & Carrots $8

* Baked Four Cheese Cauliflower Dip with Castelvetrano Olives & Crusty French Boule $8

* Steamed PEI Mussels in a Chili Coconut Broth with Grape Tomatoes & Fresh Basil $11

* Grilled Scallops over Truffled Parsnip Puree with Roasted Pears & Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette $14

* Wasabi Pea Crusted Seared Yellowfin Tuna over Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Aioli $13

* Cioppino with Spinach & Chili Tomato Broth $10

* Crispy Fried Shrimp & Crab Cake over Romaine Hearts with Red Onion, Toasted Almonds & Garlic Herb Aioli $13

SALADS

* Arugula Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries & Basil Vinaigrette $9

* Baby Spinach Salad tossed in Honey Bacon Vinaigrette with Walnuts, Bacon, Red Onion and...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/756/Indecision-Returns-to-Play-Charlotte Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:30:39 -0500

Friday, December 2nd
Visulite Theatre

Tickets: $12 advance/$15 Day of Show
www.visulite.com

One of the originators of the jam band movement, Indecision’s innovative music is a unique blend of rock, jazz, blues and extended jams complete with rich and complex lyrics.

Awendaw Green always puts on great Barn Jams, shows and festivals. The great thing about the upcoming Homegrown Music Showcase this Sunday is that you don’t have to drive far as it’s in Mount Pleasant at Patriot’s Point. Attendees will see a very diverse group of artists at a singer in the round set up where three artists rotate every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Joining in the Patriots Point Veterans Day week celebration, this event is presented by Awendaw Green and Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

As there are 14 wooded acres at Patriots Point, the event will take place in a spot right next to the harbor by the U.S.S. Yorktown so it is similar to being in the woods in Awendaw. Green basically wanted to make the day like their Barn Jams where it is very connective, fun and good for all. In addition to the talented musicians, there will be food trucks, local arts and crafts and lots of other activities throughout the day. Green continues by...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/752/Mez-Charlotte-Dinner-Movie Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:06:22 -0500

It is not the most creative of date nights, but a dinner and movie is classic. Everyone loves to eat and fade away into the imagination of a good movie. Mez in Charlotte is perfect for both. Easily accessible by the Lynx Light Rail and the EpiCentre station, you don’t have to drive and worry about parking in Uptown, an extra perk to this date night. Mez does validate parking in the EpiCentre parking deck upon request. If you do drive, make sure you take advantage of that!

WE’VE BEEN IN CHARLESTON 5 YEARS AND THROWING A BIG PARTY TO CELEBRATE AND THANK YOU, OUR CUSTOMERS, FOR ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE YEARS.

COME OUT FOR A GREAT DAY OF SPECIALS:
$5 ALL U CAN EAT OYSTERS
$5 PORK PLATTERS
$5 FROZEN PAINKILLER
$5 BLOODIES

LIVE MUSIC WILL BE ROCKIN’ BOTH INSIDE AND OUT WITH JIM MARSHALL AND MEMBERS OF JUNKYARD ANGEL AS WELL AS SPECIAL GUESTS ALL DAY FROM THE HOME TEAM MUSIC FAMILY.

CATCH ALL OF THE ACC/SEC FOOTBALL ACTION ESPECIALLY GEORGIA/KENTUCKY. WE NOW HAVE ADDITIONAL HDTVs EVERYWHERE, A NEW BAR SET UP AND MORE COMFORTABLE SEATING.

PARKING IS NOT AN ISSUE AS WE’VE GOT PLENTY AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT NEXT DOOR.

Time to get spooky at Moe’s Halloween Party on Monday, October 31st with live music from Colorado’s Frogs Gone Fishin’ playing heavy-hitting rock and funk with the Frog’s signature improvisational twist. Put on your best costume, tuck in the kids and join us for great Que, brews, specials and a rockin’ Halloween night!

Moe’s Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC

Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band brings Southern Ground Music and Food Festival to Charleston on October 21-23 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Zac Brown Band will play each night of three-day festival as well as an array of music talent from My Morning Jacket and Warren Haynes Band to Train, Fitz and The Tantrums and Del McCoury to name only a few. 

Billed as much a food festival as music, some of the experiences for foodies include Front Porch Stage Boxes that feature seating on-stage close to the performers with a four-course gourmet meal prepared by Southern Ground Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin and James Beard Award-winners Sean Brock (Executive Chef - Husk, McCrady’s, Charleston, SC), Mike Lata (Chef/Partner - FIG, Charleston, SC), and RJ Cooper (Owner/Executive Chef - Rogue 24, Washington, DC) as well as complimentary drinks including premium beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY

DOORS 12PM
A...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/746/JAIL-BREAK-2-An-Arts-and-Music-Festival-Announced-Downtown Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:35:35 -0400

Entropy Arts & American College of Building Arts are proud to present JAIL BREAK 2 on Saturday, November 12th from noon-11pm at the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St. An all encompassing arts festival established to provide an outlet for local artists to present their work, JAIL BREAK 2 will be held at one of the most unique venues in downtown Charleston where the jail will be converted into a gallery, displaying works by local visual artists and students from the ACBA as well as music and dance instillations from Dancefx Charleston and Annex Dance Company. Musical performances include The Hungry Monks, The Brillers, Weigh Station, Elise Testone and The Freeloaders, Shovels and Rope and Entropy Ensemble. Additionally, interactive festivities such as live painting, arts and crafts, and demonstrations of various building arts by ACBA students will be held outside in the main yard of the former jail. Food provided by Home Team BBQ and beverages from Ice Box Innovative Beverage...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/745/GraveDiggers-Ball-TICKET-GIVE-A-WAY Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:52:46 -0400

What is better than the largest Halloween Costume party in all of the east coast? Going for free with tickets you won from Carolina Nightlife!

It is super easy to enter and win our ticket contest this year!

Join WFNZ, WSOC and Corona light on a one of a kind Charlotte sports anchor search. Look for the Corona Light Street Team from August to November for the chance to be the Corona Light Charlotte Sports Anchor. We will be hitting the streets at various sporting events over the fall season for your chance to win the ultimate Corona Light Charlotte Sports Anchor Package. Package includes; Weekly sports talk show, press pass to all the big regional sporting events, Corona Light Blog Site, Brand New IPAD, Cushy Anchor vacation at the Corona Light Beach House and year supply of Corona!

Here are the scheduled dates for your chance to win!
Thursday October 13th: 7-9 Uptown Fox and Hound
Thurs October 20th:7-9 Northlake Mall Fox and Hound
Saturday October 29th: 4-6 Ballantyne Fox and Hound

October is the time to boost awareness to breast cancer and help fight back against this terrible disease. We here at Howl at the Moon, will begin our national “Drink Pink” campaign to help raise money for breast cancer research.

Ever been to a bar? Of course you have; you’re reading a blog post from Carolina Nightlife

Four Seasons and Home Instead present Forget-Me-Not Jam on October 8th from 4-9pm at Moe’s Original BBQ. With live music from Peace Jones (Rock Fusion), proceeds from the event benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

$3 Beers and Specials on Amazing Eats!
Live Music, Raffles and More!

With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.

My Sister’s House presents the 3rd Annual Bubbly & Brew on Thursday, September 29th from 6-10pm at scenic Harborside East in Mount Pleasant. This celebrated event will offer tasty food donated from local restaurants including Home Team BBQ, High Thyme, Sticky Fingers, The Glass Onion, Raising Cane and Gullah Cuisine as well as champagne, cocktails and beers from local brewers. Additionally, there will be a silent auction with proceeds going to My Sister’s House and live music from party band Love Butter.

Founded in 1980, My Sister’s House, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides services, programs and resources to empower domestic violence victims and their children to live free from abuse. The organization operates an emergency temporary shelter at an undisclosed location for up to 36 women and children who flee abusive situations in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

WHAT: 3rd Annual Bubbly & Brew Benefiting My...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/739/TURN-IT-UP-FOR-TEMPIE Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:21:22 -0400

TURN IT UP FOR TEMPIE
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Southland Ballroom
614 N. West Street
Raleigh, NC 27603  

6:00-7:30pm   Acoustic show for sponsors by
Machine Funk and Indecision, including
beer, wine, and food by Ko Kyu BBQ

8:00pm   Machine Funk ( a tribute to Widespread Panic)
10:00pm   Indecision

Food for purchase available from Ko Kuy BBQ food truck

Proceeds support DOWN EAST ANIMAL REFUGE ( DEAR) of Scotland Neck

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2071037529/efblike

COOKIN’ WITH COMPASSION is a benefit for Four Seasons’ Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program.

Saturday, September 24 · 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Moe’s Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC

Cost: $10.00 per ticket and includes pulled pork BBQ, sides, banana pudding, cornbread, drinks with vegetarian option and cash bar available.

Entertainment: Live Bluegrass from the Redeye Ramblers

Register: www.camfundraising.com
*Payment at the door will also be accepted.

All proceeds benefit the patients and families in the Four Seasons CAM program

High Thyme Cuisine and Cocktails is pleased to announce they are now serving lunch Thursday through Saturday from 11:30am-2:30pm. Already well-known for its superior Sunday Brunch, High Thyme now offers fresh and easily accessible meals during the week that is different for the surrounding restaurants yet fits its upscale casual personality. Lunch menu items are priced $6-$12 and popular selections include Grilled Lamb Salad with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, pita & yogurt dressing, Shrimp Salad Croissant with lettuce or tomato and Sesame Seared Yellow-Fin Tuna over soba Noodle salad with red chili ginger honey. The convenient Sullivan’s Island location now sets the scene for guests to start with a casual lunch with friends and continue to mingle all day enjoying the best wine list on the island with 25 wines by the glass priced $6-$11.

“Our local regulars requested us adding lunch service,” said High Thyme owner Kenny Jones. “So, Executive Chef...]]> http://overall.carolinanightlife.com/blog/post/736/Carolina-Nightlife-Photographer Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:02:51 -0400

So, you are interested in being a photographer for our website? Awesome! Joining our team as a Carolina Nightlife Photographer comes with many perks and privileges as well as being a great opportunity to expand your photographic skills.