Top Weekend Picks!

01.14.10 - 01.17.10
SOTAC's Hot Picks for the Weekend
Events

Exclusive Art Exhibition
The Gastonia Downtown Development Corporation presents a Mid-Winter Open House and Exclusive Art Exhibition featuring 5 fellow Gastonians: Merryman Cleveland, Amy McHenry, Rickard Cronland, Lori Lytle and Brenda Beard-Bostian. There will be "Good food, Good wine, and Good company."
When: Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Gastonia, The Commercial Building, 197 West Main Avenue; Gastonia, NC
More Info: www.gastoniadowntown.org

Slam Charlotte
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The Center's monthly Poetry Slams are hosted by SlamCharlotte, Charlotte's own two time defending national championship team of spoken word poetry (2007 & 2008). SlamCharlotte strives to promote poetic growth, performance enhancement, and increased camaraderie among the poets and the community through the monthly slam competitions. SlamCharlotte's current Slammaster, Bluz, is the 13th ranked individual poet in the world.
When: Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 8:00 p.m.
Where: McGlohon Theartre, 345 North College St.; Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.blumenthalcenter.org

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
Honoring the man, the memory and the movement, this years Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade features local and regional high school and university marching bands, steppers, social and community service organizations as well as many of our political, religious and community leaders. Fun and excitement for the whole family! For more information, call 704-336-5271.
When: Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m.
Where: 9th and Tryon - Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC
More Info: This is a FREE event. Contact Cherise Belnavis Johnson @ 704-336-5271 or visit www.mlk.charmeck.org

The Last Band Standing 2010

Concert Ventures in association with Spectra Records presents "The Last Band Standing". Spectra Records has set out to find the best band in the Southeast and offer them a recording contract and a European Tour in the Fall of 2010l, and round 1 will take place at The Neighborhood Theater. The bands will inclued: Echo Code, All Thee Above, Shadow Of Myself, Grown Up Avenger Stuff, Unsung Hero, Kamden, Beyond The Fade, We Shout Goodnight, Hephystus and Brandon Kirkley & The Firecrackers.
When: Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 8:00 p.m.; tickets are $15
Where: 511 East 36th St.; Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

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Sophisticated Sundays
Come out and enjoy and evening of music by DJ K-NYCE and performances by local talents. Apostrophe Lounge is the most intimate lounge in all of Charlotte. They strive to be the first choice for professionals, corporations, and party goers looking for something out of the ordinary. Take hold of your night life, and experience Apostrophe.
When: Every Sunday @10:00 p.m.
Where: 1440 S. Tryon St.; Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.apostrophelounge.com

Have A Great Weekend &
Tell Them SOTAC Sent You!