JULY EVENTS and Other Ongoing Activities (Charlotte, Raleigh: sale, 2009, amusement park)

[Carolina Blue]

FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY EVENTS

Thursday, July 3
SUMMER POPS AT SYMPHONY PARK at SouthPark 7:00pm
Website: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, July 3
The Town of Mint Hill is sponsoring a concert by Queen City Brass Band on the front lawn of Town Hall, located at 7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, at 7:30 pm.
Website: Mint Hill, NC - Official Website

Thursday, July 3
Mooresville Town Square Festival on the Green
Featuring live Independence Day entertainment, a Veterans ceremony, a kids zone and more in advance of viewing a fireworks display. Free
Website: Services

Friday, July 4, 2008
2ND ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FAMILY BIKE PARADE (9am - 12pm)
Ballantyne Village, 14825 John J. Delaney Drive Charlotte, NC 28227
Live music, games, crafts for bike decorating, snacks and beverages provided. Local fire department will lead the parade. Silent auction with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association
Website: Ballantyne Village

Friday, July 4
RED, WHITE AND BOOM
Memorial Stadium @ 6:00 pm, 310 North Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204
Enjoy a variety of activities from Crayon Moon Bounce, Tug of War and Sac Races to Dual Slide and Clown. Stay and watch fireworks at 9:30pm.
Website: Charlotte Center City Partners

Friday, July 4
WBT SKYSHOW
Charlotte Knights Stadium, Ft. Mill, SC, I-77 at Exit 88 (Gold Hill Road)
Festival activities outside Knight's Stadium will begin at 5:00pm and will lead up to game time at 7:15pm. Fireworks immediately following the last inning of the baseball game.
Website: WBT | Skyshow | Homepage

Friday, July 4
DAVIDSON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Davidson Town Hall & McEver Field – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
A fun filled evening will begin with a small town parade at 5:30pm from Davidson Town Hall and ending at McEver Field. At McEver Field, festivities will include a children's amusement area, stage entertainment, concessions and the most spectacular fireworks show in the Lake Norman area.
Website: http:// d-Recs : Activities

Friday, July 4
MONROE INDEPENDENCE IN THE PARK
Family fun from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Belk Tonawanda Park in Monroe, NC
Amusement rides & concessions open at 4:30. Live Music by "Too Much Sylvia" from 7 to 9:30. Fireworks begin at 9:30. Website: Chamber Events
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JULY EVENTS

Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th, 2008
CHARLOTTE POP FEST
The Alley Cat, 314 N. College Street in Uptown (4pm – 10pm)
2-day "power pop" music festival and Beatles tribute featuring local and regional artists
Website: CharlottePopFest.com - Charlotte Pop Fest - CHARLOTTE, NC

Friday, July 11 thru Sunday, July 13
SUMMER STAGE FEST PRESENTS: WILLY WONKA JR.
Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270
Tickets and info: CarolinaTix.org Event Detail

Saturday, July 12
BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL
Symphony Park at South Park Mall $15-$40
Regular Tasting Glass: $30 in advance online or $35 on-site Includes admission into the event, a souvenir tasting glass, bourbon college classes, unlimited samples from 2pm - 6pm Designated Driver Ticket: $15 in advance online or on-site Includes admission into the event only
Website: Show Info | Beer and Bourbon Festival

Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13
CELEBRACION LATINA
Carowinds Amusement Park 10:00a to 10:00p
Two full days of great food, entertainment and time spent with the family can be enjoyed at Celebracion Latina
Website: Carowinds | North and South Carolina's Themed Amusement Park

Saturday July 12 thru Friday July 18
QUEEN'S FEAST: CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT WEEK
Each participating upscale restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity
Website: Charlotte Restaurant Week

Sunday, July 13
BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL
Extravaganza Depot - 1610 N Tryon St, 28206 (3:00p to 8:00p)
The FACCNC Bastille Day Festival celebrates the French National Holiday by featuring French food and wine, face painting, juggling, games, music and an exciting raffle. Admission is Free!
Website: French American Chamber of Commerce in North Carol

Sunday, July 13
THE BACKYARDIGANS LIVE!
Ovens Auditorium, 2 Shows 3pm & 6pm
Website: Welcome to Ovens Auditorium

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008
WWE Presents Smackdown and ECW
Time Warner Cable Arena 7:30 pm
Website: Time Warner Cable Arena

Friday July 18 thru Saturday July 19
SUMMER STAGE FEST PRESENTS: ROBIN HOOD
Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Road
Tickets and Info: CarolinaTix.org Event Detail

Saturday, July 19
THE “JEEP” ADVENTURE RACE SERIES
U.S National Whitewater Center, 820 Hawfield Rd, 28214, 6AM – 3PM
Teams of 1-4 will complete in mountain bike, trek/run, orienteer, climb and paddle. Everyone starts and finishes at the same time. You and your teammates can do any number of activities during that time period. The team with the most checkpoints in that period of time is the winner.
Come meet people and have fun! Pre-registration required at least 7 days prior to the race date.
Website: http://go.usnwc.org/adventure

Tuesday July 22 thru Sunday 27 2008
AVENUE Q
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater
130 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Avenue Q

July 24th thru August 10th
Collaborative Arts' 3rd Annual Shakespeare Festival
"MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING"
The McGlohon Theatre - Spirit Square, 345 N. College St
Admission is Free (donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)
Collaborative Arts Theatre - Shakespreare Festival 2008

Friday, July 25 through Saturday, July 26
STAGEWORKS THEATRE'S THE THREE LITTLE PIGS & OTHER SILLY TALES
Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Road
Tickets and info: CarolinaTix.org Event Detail

Saturday July 26, 2008
CHARLOTTE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL 2008
Parade: Begins at 12:00 noon on Park Dr and Hawthorne Lane
Festival: Independence Park 300 Hawthorne Lane, Festival begins at approximately 2:00 pm
Website: Charlotte Caribbean Festival

Saturday July 26
PRIDE CHARLOTTE 2008
Gateway Village in Uptown 11am – 6pm
Website: 2008 PrideCharlotte - Saturday, July 26, 2008 - pridecharlotte.com

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VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE – July Schedule
Tue 07/01/08 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND with Michael Franti & Spearhead
Saturday, 7/5/08 MÖTLEY CRÜE, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. & Trapt
Friday, 7/11/08 TOM PETTY and the Heartbreakers with special guest Steve Winwood
Monday, 7/14/08 VANS WARPED TOUR
Friday, 7/18/08 BRAD PAISLEY with special guests Jewel, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough
Saturday, 7/19/08 BRYAN ADAMS & Foreigner
Sunday, 7/20/08 RUSH
Thursday, 7/24/08 311 and Snoop Dogg with special guest Fiction Plane
Friday, 7/25/08 & Saturday, 7/26/08 WIDESPREAD PANIC with special guest DJ Logic
Monday, 7/28/08 COUNTING CROWS and Maroon 5 with special guest Sara Bareilles
Tuesday, 7/29/08 AVRIL LAVIGNE & Jonas Brothers
Wednesday, 7/30/08 LINKIN PARK, Chris Cornell, Busta Rhymes, The Bravery, Ashes Divide
Website: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte Official Site. Find Concert Tickets, Schedule, Seating Charts, Information for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, A Live Nation Venue

CPCC SUMMER THEATER SCHEDULE – July Schedule
Aladdin (July 1 -3 and July 5 @ 10 AM, July 7-12 @ 10 AM)
Dial "M" for Murder (July 3 & 5 @ 8 PM, July 6 @ 2:30pm, July 8 @ 7 pm, July 9-12 @ 8 PM)
Crazy For You (July 18 & 19 @ 8 PM, July 20 @ 2:30 PM, July 21 @ 7 PM, July 23-26 @ 8 PM)
Website: CPCC Arts and Communications — Shows

TWELFTH NIGHT
Presented by Shakespeare Carolina at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road $10-$15
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 8:00 pm, Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 8:00 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
Website: Home Page

LIMBO
Stage play presented by Carolina Actors Studio Theater, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre
1118 Clement Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Thursday, July 10 through Saturday, July 26
Website: Untitled Document


Ongoing Activities:
Weekends thru September 27th
MINGLING ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES
Birkdale Village 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us every Friday & Saturday night for live music at Birkdale Village!
Website: Live Life at Birkdale Village

Weekends Friday & Saturday thru September 27th
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE VILLAGE GREEN – Blakeney
Free outdoor summer concert series. All shows 7pm - 10pm
Website: Blakeney Events

Sundays from 6-8pm
DAVIDSON CONCERTS ON THE VILLAGE GREEN, Davidson, NC
"A summer family favorite, Concerts on the Green"
Website: Downtown Davidson, Inc.

Weekends (Saturdays thru July 26th)
MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES
Stumptown Park - Matthews, NC 28105
All concerts begin at 7pm. Pre-movie activities begin at 7pm, movies begin approximately 8:30pm or dusk. Vendors will be on-site selling dinner food, treats and drinks. NO PETS PLEASE
Website: ParksRec

Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm thru July (lakeside)
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
Free Concert Series Corner of Harris Boulevard & Hwy. 29 (I-85 Exit 45A), across from University Hospital
Website: MySpace.com - The Summer Concert Series at University Place - CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Pop / Rock / Blues - www.myspace.com/summerconcertseriesatuniversity

Thursday's thru August 28th 5:30 - 9:00pm
CHARLOTTE ALIVE AFTER FIVE
"The original downtown after work party will be held in the same great location at the foot of the Wachovia Buildings at the corner of Tryon and Martin Luther King (formerly 2nd St.)"
Website: Charlotte Alive After Five

Thursday's June thru August, 2008
EPICENTRE AT 5
"Every Thursday Night, Pavilion at EpiCentre is proud to host Charlotte's hot new Thursday night, after work social and musical explosion, EpiCentre at 5."
Website: EpiCentre At 5 - Charlotte's Best After Work Party! Every Thursday!!

Weekends thru September
ROCKIN' & REELIN' SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES
Lake Park, Pineville, NC
Join us for a summer full of movies and entertainment sure to please the entire family. Pre-shows begin at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk. Bands tune-up at 7pm.
Website: Welcome to Pineville, NC :: Welcome from the Mayor

Saturdays 7-10 p.m. thru Sept. 27
SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES at Rivergate Shopping Center (Steele Creek area)
Website: Shop Rivergate - Events Calendar

Weekends Friday & Saturday
STONECREST CONCERT MUSIC (Ballantyne area)
Website: Welcome to StoneCrest

[Carolina Blue]

The website says this place opened in June, but the news stations all say it opens for the first time tomorrow, July 1...

Tiger World
4400 Cook Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
Welcome to Tiger World. Conservation through Education

News story: News 14 | 24 Hour Local News | HEADLINES | Taking an exotic adventure… locally

News story: The Herald - Life. Captured Every Day. - Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties.

[Carolina Blue]

Another Bastille Day event for next weekend…

Friday, Jul 11, 2008
Bastille Day - NoDa Style!
NoDa District - 6PM-9PM
Come join us for a night of Le fun and Le surprises. Look for Mime's, Street musicians, artists on the streets, French braids (by Epiphany) and more. Check out the can-can "girls" at Canvas Monkey, kiss a French dog at The Boulevard or enjoy classic French Street Vendor fair (Sandwich au Jambon) from Amelie's French Bakery. You can save 25% on French cut Tee's at p. meyer and check out the sale on mirrors with ornate frames at the Art Preserve. Stop by Center of The Earth and register to win an Edith Piaf CD and get your picture taken in the guillotine. Enter the Amelie look-a-like contest at Beet Contemporary Craft & Functional Art and get your French insult. The Neighborhood Theatre and Evening Muse will have free shows and you can taste 5 different French Wines for just $12 at Dolce Vita. If you prefer something tamer swing by Smelly Cat for 20% off any size organic French roast coffee or cool off with a French vanilla iced latte (10% off). There will be fun stuff everywhere and there's absolutely no doubt that NoDa's Bastille Day

Website: NoDa News and Events (detail) - The source for the most up-to-date who’s who and what’s what of NoDa

[royalfortune]

Heads-up: Charlotte Restaurant Week



MC

[Carolina Blue]

Posting this stuff at the request of bfox74. As I told her, if anyone wants to add anything, by all means feel free to do so.

"July 12- Stanly County Animal Rescue League Adopt-a-Pet 10am - noon in Locust at the Community Building next to Locust Elementary.

July 19- Stanly County Animal Recuse Legue Adopt-a-Pet 10am - noon in Albemarle at Cannon Park across from the YMCA

July 25 - Oakboro Cruise In & Burnout Downtown Oakboro 7pm - 10pm Burnout out 9pm. Live bands, food vendors & lots of classic cars.

July 26. ATV races at Big Lick Festival Park in Big Lick (outside of Oakboro) 7-11 pm. Family fun."

[smclarke4]

Gaelic Storm will play at the Neighborhood Theatre on July 17th. For more information about the band and tickets etc check out the Neighborhood Theatre's website www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

[Carolina Blue]

Saturday, July 26
TASTE OF GHANA
Afro-American Cultural Center
401 North Myers Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: Taste of Ghana

[Carolina Blue]

ARSLEY CINEMA’S FREE KIDS MOVIES
9110 Kings Parade Boulevard, 28273 - 10AM
JULY 15TH & 17TH - Ice Age : The Meltdown
JULY 22ND & 24TH - Flushed Away
JULY 29TH & 31ST - Madagascar
Website: Welcome to Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14! (broken link)

[LaurieBlue]

[SIZE=2]CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
July 18, 2008 - July 23, 2008[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]"Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence"

~ "Desiderata" Poem written by Max Ehrmann (1906)
Recorded by Les Crane (December 3, 1935 – July 13, 2008) ~[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2](Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.) [/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]**All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise**[/SIZE]

Friday July 18
[SIZE=2]**Donna Duncan w/Chris Cook (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**gogoPilot w/The Proclivities (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Rick Spreitzer w/J.D. Wilson
Dilworth Coffeehouse - Ballantyne
16049-J Johnston Road
7pm - 9:30pm
http://www.rickspreitzer.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Wachovia Atrium...Uptown
11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Simplified
The Press Box
1627 Montford Drive
10:30pm
http://www.thepressboxcharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Heywire CD Release Show
The Neighborhood Theatre
No Cover
9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Jake Troth
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com[/SIZE]
**Jared Allan
The Village Bistro
7pm-10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
[SIZE=2]**Corey Smith w/Shane Hines
Amos' Southend
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=333221 * http://www.amossouthend.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Wink Keziah & Delux Motel w/Velvet Truckstop
Puckett's Farm Equipment
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=333221[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Noises 10 w/The Stellas and Baumer
The Visulite Theatre
10pm (18 + / Non-Smoking)
9pm
[/SIZE]http://www.visulite.com
**The Merrows
The Gin Mill
6pm-9pm
**Actual Proof
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.com

[SIZE=2]**Rock Bottom
Central Station
Mt. Holly, NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Delta Moon
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=333221[/SIZE]

**Will Power
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

[SIZE=2]**Sylvia Theater Songwriter’s Night featuring: Bill Noonan, Arnie Jones (Black Bottom Biscuits) and Kathy Osborne and Tracy Wyatt (South-85)
The Sylvia Theater
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com[/SIZE]

**Lenny Federal Band
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
[SIZE=2]**Dave Holtzclaw & Mer Laney
Three Goats Coffee & Espresso
112 Argus Ln - Hwy 150
8pm
Mooresville, NC
http://www.myspace.com/davidholtzclaw [/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
Fridays 9:00-11:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]Saturday July 19 - Happy Birthday Don Koster and John Schacht![/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]**Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, JD Wilson & Angelo Melendez
The Pewter Rose
1820 South Blvd.
8pm - 10:30pm
http://www.rickspreitzer.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Simplified
Wild Wing Cafe
2132 Ayrsley Town Boulevard
10pm
http://www.wildwingcafe.com/charlotte.html * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Chris Cook
Iron Thunder Saloon
9pm
Concord, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**The Orsons
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Mike Garrigan & Mark Kano (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Jetadore & Sequoyah Prep School & Tuesdays Debut (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Unknown Hinson w/Syrens of the South
The Visulite Theatre (18 +)
9pm
http://www.visulite.com[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
51
10pm
http://www.scootmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**The Afromotive
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/chasing_the_beat/Content?oid=333215[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Jared Allan
Stool Pigeons - Uptown
7pm-10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Eyes of the Elders w/The Solos Unit
Smokey Joe's
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/eyesoftheelders[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**illicitizen w/The Side
Keg & Cue
9:30pm
http://www.zvents.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/82931869-illicitizen-the-keg-cue-w-the-side * http://www.myspace.com/illicitizen[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**The Merrows
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Dokken w/The Red and The Black & M4 Messenger & Jive Mother Mary
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**"No Static At All" Radio - an eclectic mix of music by local musicians
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -Sat, Sun
hosted by Gael Warning's Jeff Chester
http://www.myspace.com/nostaticatallfm [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
7:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Wayne Robbins & The Hellsayers
[/SIZE][SIZE=2]The Rocket Club
Asheville, NC[/SIZE]

Sunday July 20

[SIZE=2]**Jared Allan
Brunch on the Patio
Rock Bottom Brewery - Uptown
12pm – 3pm
AND
The Wine Vault
7pm-10pmhttp://www.jaredallan.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Simplified
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South Blvd.
9pm
http://www.macspeedshop.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Rock Bottom
Central Station II Bike Night
Mt Holly NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Snug Harbor Weiner Roast w/ L.A. Tool & Die, Hammer No More the Fingers, Black Congo NC, Love Craft, Andy the Doorbum, Juffage, White Dwarf, El Olio Wolof and DJ George Brazil on the back patio.
Snug Harbor[/SIZE]
4pm
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com
[SIZE=2]**WNCW 88.7 Local Color
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**"New Music & Indie Label" Show 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm and "90 Minutes" (Local Music Show)
WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday) Host: Divakar (divakar@1065.com) http://www.1065.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**"No Static At All" Radio - an eclectic mix of music by local musicians
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
hosted by Gael Warning's Jeff Chester
http://www.myspace.com/nostaticatallfm[/SIZE]

Monday July 21

[SIZE=2]**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Idina Menzel
McGlohon Theatre
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=332626 * http://www.maxxmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
T-Bones on the Lake
7pm
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.scootmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**The Monday Night Allstars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) & Robin Rogers
The Fairview Grill
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Find Your Muse Open Mic w/July Resident Performer Gretel
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse[/SIZE]

Tuesday July 22

[SIZE=2]**Simplified
The Rusty Rudder
20210 Henderson Road
10:30pm
Cornelius NC
http://www.therustyrudder.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Carolina Live Music Presents: Milhouse
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.carolinalivemusic.com

**Benefit for Project HALO w/Dave Holtzclaw and more
Dilworth Billiards
300 E. Tremont Ave
http://www.projecthalo.net[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom Brewery
5:30pm – 8:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Red Rocking Chair (every Tues)
The Comet Grill
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Open Mic at The Bucket Shop (every Tues)
1601 Montford Drive
http://www.myspace.com/tuesdaynightbucketshop[/SIZE]

Wednesday July 23

[SIZE=2]**Ten Out of Tenn featuring: Griffin House, Erin McCarley, Trent Dabbs, Katie Herzig, Butterfly Boucher, Jeremy Lister, k.s. Rhoads, Tyler James, Matthew Perryman Jones, Andy Davis (early show)
The Evening Muse
7pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/tenoutoftenn[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Ten Out of Tenn featuring: Griffin House, Erin McCarley, Trent Dabbs, Katie Herzig, Butterfly Boucher, Jeremy Lister, k.s. Rhoads, Tyler James, Matthew Perryman Jones, Andy Davis (late show)
The Evening Muse
10pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/tenoutoftenn[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Spiritual Rez
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Fudd & Friends
Mac's-South Blvd
7:30pm
http://www.moonshineracers.com * http://www.macspeedshop.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Jared Allan
Cedar St. Tavern
8pm – 11pm
http://www.jaredallan.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Volatile Baby Duo
The Pewter Rose
8pm
http://www.pewterose.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Simplified (Acoustic show with Clee and Sheridan)
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
14815 John J. Delany Drive, Ste 150
9:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Vesuvio (Ballantyne)
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]**Marjorie Thompson
[/SIZE]Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

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[SIZE=2]Misc News, Events & Announcements:[/SIZE]
***The Dell Lounge presents the Austin City Limits Music Festival Sound and the Jury contest - an online battle of the bands that will score one winner a slot at the ACL Festival stage. http://www.delllounge.com/music/sandj/contest

[SIZE=2]Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos: ***The New Familiars at the complimentary NoDa show: http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/vibes/2008/07/13/live-photos-the-new-familiars/ and http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=1197677&bl ogID=414839878&Mytoken=DA3B148E-6E63-4379-B8AC131E25E0B0253468402
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***The Asylum Street Spankers at The Evening Muse - http://www.montychandler.com/Musicians.htm
Bands and/or Musicians Needed:
[SIZE=2]***New Homebrew Vol. 2 - Charlotte’s Creative Loafing is currently accepting submissions for the second edition of their CD series entitled, "Creative Loafing presents Jeff Hahne’s Homebrew." The 12-track CD, the Summer Stash 2008 edition, will be a collection of independently released music from the Charlotte area. Featuring a bit of every genre that’s heard around the Queen City, the artists featured will have released music in the first half of 2008. Submissions should be sent to music editor Jeff Hahne via email or the U.S. postal service in the form of an mp3 or CD for consideration, by the end of July. For more information, contact music editor Jeff Hahne at (704) 944-3608 or jeff.hahne@creativeloafing.com[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]***POPAsheville Jan. 16-18, 2009 is looking for Indie Pop and Indie Rock Bands. Band submissions open thru Sept. 30, 2008 Bands from Asheville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Charleston, Boone, Charlotte, Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh and Chapel Hill are invited to submit their applications. Visit http://www.myspace.com/popasheville for more information.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Specials, Contests & Giveaways: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]***Paste Magazine is offering 2 Paste Subscriptions for the price of 1 ($19.95). Details at https://www.pastemagazine.com/action/twofer_subscribe[/SIZE]
Radio:
[SIZE=2]**Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88.7FM , CharlotteMusician.com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC), WSGE 91.7FM, AND Cotswold Community Radio/No Static At All, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]***Please visit these businesses & friends who kindly sponsor and support this newsletter***[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]~Earth Xstasy Entertainment~
No Second Troy- blends pop rock hooks of bands like Coldplay, Snow Patrol, The Fray w/ unique indie rock arrangements.
The Influence- indie rock band w/powerful backing rhythms and a hybrid acoustic/electric signature.
Stars Go Dim- perfect blend of modern pop and classic soul. They've opened for Chris Daughtry and Switchfoot,
received the listeners choice awards for CMT, and placed 5th in Singer's of the Universe
Travel Like Trains- opened for Al green, amazing vocals and keys, with each instrument flowing in perfect harmony[/SIZE]
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***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates in italicized blue)[SIZE=2]
[/SIZE]^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets[SIZE=2]

07/25-27 - BeleChere - Asheville, NC[/SIZE][SIZE=2]07/25 - Old 97's - The Visulite Theatre[/SIZE][SIZE=2]07/27 - Mark Knopfler - Ovens Auditorium
07/29 - Zappa Plays Zappa - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/30 - Scott Miller - The Evening Muse
07/30 - Amos Lee - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/31 - Sun Domingo CD Release Party - The Evening Muse
08/01 - Joe Firstman w/Patrick Davis - The Neighborhood Theatre
08/02 - The first Charlotte Funk Festival featuring: Bellyful, Soulganic and Audioform - behind SK NetCafe
08/08 - Crooked Still - The Evening Muse
08/08 - Wilco w/Bon Iver - Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC - Click here for a chance to win tickets through JamBase (http://www.jambase.com/Contests/Contest.aspx?Contest=6379)
08/15 - The Coal Men - The Evening Muse
[/SIZE]08/15 - Smashing Pumpkins - Ovens Auditorium - Tickets on Sale 7/19[SIZE=2]
08/16 - The Whigs - The Visulite Theatre
[/SIZE]08/22 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Neighborhood Theatre[SIZE=2]
08/24 - Xiu Xiu - The Milestone Club
08/30 - Summerbirds in the Cellar w/Parachutes - The Milestone Club
08/31 - My Morning Jacket - House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC[/SIZE][SIZE=2]09/04 - Teddy Thompson & Tift Merritt - The Visulite Theatre[/SIZE][SIZE=2]09/13 - Chris Knight - The Evening Muse[/SIZE][SIZE=2]09/14 - Indigo Girls w/Missy Higgins - The Neighborhood Theatre[/SIZE][SIZE=2]09/18 - Drive By Truckers - Amos' Southend[/SIZE][SIZE=2]09/21 - Flogging Molly - Amos' Southend[/SIZE][SIZE=2]10/04 - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/09 - The Songwriters Tour w/Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - Belk Theatre
10/17 - Frank Vignola - The Evening Muse
10/29 - Great Big Sea - Dana Auditorium @ Queen's University
10/30 - New Kids on the Block - T-W Cable Arena
11/01 - Will Hoge w/the everybodyfields- The Visulite Theatre
11/06&07 -^The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre -[/SIZE] SOLD OUT[SIZE=2]
11/14 - Bill Evans' Soulgrass And Sam Bush - The Visulite Theatre
11/28&29 - The Derek Trucks Band - McGlohon Theatre[/SIZE]

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Originally Posted by Carolina Blue

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