http://www.examiner.com/Charlotte?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:25:02 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-3774-Charlotte-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kris-Allen-Selftitled-debit-album--meets-expectations?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The long awaited opportunity to compare the debut album by the male finalists in the last American Idol season is upon us.  Kris Allen's CD arrived via FedEx first so his is first up on the review radar screen.  In short, I'm not... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:44:39 GMT Monty Chandler - Charlotte Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3774-Charlotte-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kris-Allen-Selftitled-debit-album--meets-expectations?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-6758-Charlotte-Urban-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Halo-Charlottes-Hidden-Secret?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The new hot spot for Charlotteans seeking stylish and posh digs is Halo. Neatly tucked behind the NC Music Factory Halo's been the buzz for a few months. Its grand opening was Saturday, July 25, 2009. Halo’s the spot people go when they... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:57:09 GMT Alonzo Alston - Charlotte Urban Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6758-Charlotte-Urban-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Halo-Charlottes-Hidden-Secret?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29601-Wilmington-Art-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Cucalorus-Film-Festival-owes-apology-to-students?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The Cucalorus Film Festival owes apology to students Where do film festivals get their help? You guessed it! From the neighboring film schools! In fact it so ingrained in the hearts and minds of festivals and students alike, it has... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:52:11 GMT J Lee Brown - Wilmington Art Scene Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29601-Wilmington-Art-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Cucalorus-Film-Festival-owes-apology-to-students?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30121-Belmont-Abbey-College-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Holy-Grounds-Perks-Interest?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Holy Grounds Coffee Shop on the campus of Belmont Abby College is a clever play on words. While most of us just simply enjoy our cup of coffee, the fact that the trade of coffee is in large part how Christianity spread though out the world; thus making... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:24:37 GMT Mitzi Adams - Belmont Abbey College Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30121-Belmont-Abbey-College-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Holy-Grounds-Perks-Interest?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28630-Charlotte-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Charlottes-Fourth-Ward--tour-this-historic-neighborhood-on-your-own-or-with-the-Holiday-Home-Tour?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Constantly reinventing itself, Charlotte is known for its "out with the old and in with the new" approach to city planning. Nowhere is this more evident than in Uptown, where you'll find dozens of construction projects underway or recently... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:39:26 GMT Elizabeth Bertrand - Charlotte Cultural Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28630-Charlotte-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Charlottes-Fourth-Ward--tour-this-historic-neighborhood-on-your-own-or-with-the-Holiday-Home-Tour?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27124-Charlotte-Indie-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d20-3minute-review-HipHop-Immortals?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment To sell out or not to sell out.  That is the fundamental question posed by the rambling, ambitious Hip-Hop Immortals.  As far as hip-hopumentaries go - a narrow genre to be sure - the film is a hip-hop fan's dream.  Jadakiss sounds... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:53:10 GMT Gordon Scobie - Charlotte Indie Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27124-Charlotte-Indie-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d20-3minute-review-HipHop-Immortals?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19116-Charlotte-Country-Music-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Miley-Cyrus-tour-bus-accident-leaves-one-dead?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Virginia State Police confirm that the driver of Miley Cyrus' tour bus was killed in a vehicle accident this morning. Sgt. Thomas Molnar of the Virginia State Police states that the tour bus overturned at approximately 8:15am this morning on Interstate... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:26 GMT Ralph Harkey - Charlotte Country Music News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19116-Charlotte-Country-Music-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Miley-Cyrus-tour-bus-accident-leaves-one-dead?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25084-Charlotte-Creative-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-NC-Blumenthal-Performing-Arts-Center-offers-An-Evening-with-Lyle-Lovett-and-His-Large-Band?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The four-time Grammy winner returned to Charlotte to play at the Belk Theatre at the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center for “An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band” on November 17. The group entertained a fairly packed... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:40 GMT Robin Edgar - Charlotte Creative Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25084-Charlotte-Creative-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-NC-Blumenthal-Performing-Arts-Center-offers-An-Evening-with-Lyle-Lovett-and-His-Large-Band?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-11339-Charlotte-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Tomorrow-is-the-3rd-Annual-Charlotte-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment It's that time again. That's right it is CMA time. No not the Country Music Awards, something more local, the Charlotte Music Awards. Tomorrow, November 19th, the Queen City is hosting the 3rd annual Charlotte Music Awards to show appreciation... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:06 GMT Allie Smolan - Charlotte Live Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11339-Charlotte-Live-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Tomorrow-is-the-3rd-Annual-Charlotte-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25322-Charlotte-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d18-High-Dynamic-Range-Photography?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The human eye is capable of seeing an enormous range of light. When we look out into the world at sunset, we can see details in highlights, in shadows, and all in between. Our cameras of today, as good as they are, cannot capture the range of light... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:40:44 GMT Joe McDowell - Charlotte Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25322-Charlotte-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d18-High-Dynamic-Range-Photography?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15939-Charlotte-Anime-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Convention-to-be-held-in-Crystal-City-this-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Anime USA started in 1999 with a mission to educate the public about and promote Japanese arts and popular culture. And they remain a convention of fans, by fans, and for fans. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Crystal... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:42:11 GMT Michele Capamaggio - Charlotte Anime Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15939-Charlotte-Anime-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Convention-to-be-held-in-Crystal-City-this-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26693-Charlotte-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Through-Porchlight-and-The-Noises-10-rock-the-Visulite?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment The Visulite Theatre presented Charlotte's own The Noises 10 last Saturday, November 14th, with Through Porchlight opening.  Whomever made the decision to pair these two groups knows what they're doing as they complimented each other beautifully.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:42:28 GMT Kristin Hubbard - Charlotte Concerts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26693-Charlotte-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Through-Porchlight-and-The-Noises-10-rock-the-Visulite?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-23895-Charlotte-Celebrity-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-bitch-is-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Heather Locklear's much anticipated return to Melrose Place happens in just a few short hours.  She saved the fledgling series the first time around, and CW execs are hoping her highly anticipated return will bring the same numbers as her... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:45:22 GMT Danny Knaub - Charlotte Celebrity Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23895-Charlotte-Celebrity-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-bitch-is-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28634-Charlotte-Concert-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Matisyahu-instore-performance-at-Manifest-Discs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment On Wednesday November 11, enroute to a later performance at the Fillmore Charlotte, Matisyahu stopped off for a short 30-40 set at Manifest Discs in South Charlotte. Check out more photos here Current Tour Dates: 11-14 Charleston... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:19:37 GMT John Zara - Charlotte Concert Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28634-Charlotte-Concert-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Matisyahu-instore-performance-at-Manifest-Discs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29043-Charlotte-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Album-review-Whys-Alopecia-2008?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Why?, a hip-hop/indie band from Berkeley, California, released their album Alopecia in 2008. Their third album, it can be best described as a forceful, acoustic, mature manifest of the fears and concerns of adulthood. The "mature" aspect... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:42:49 GMT Brian Bonsteel - Charlotte Rock Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29043-Charlotte-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Album-review-Whys-Alopecia-2008?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-16267-Charlotte-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Converge-Axe-to-Fall-Review?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment When vocalist/artist Jacob Bannon of Converge created the artwork for this album, he claimed he “Just wanted to have something that felt timeless and sort of embodied the whole emotional gamut of the record, something that was explosive and powerful... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:37:12 GMT Jordan Fogal - Charlotte Metal Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16267-Charlotte-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Converge-Axe-to-Fall-Review?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-17265-Charlotte-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Skinny-Puppy-a-rare-show-indeed-for-the-Queen-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment  As far as rare treats, it has come to my attention that a legendary band, in their own right, are making an appearance here this month.  That band is none other than Skinny Puppy, a heavy and dark electronic group that has a great following... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:38 GMT Julian Safrit - Charlotte Underground Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17265-Charlotte-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Skinny-Puppy-a-rare-show-indeed-for-the-Queen-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-10348-Charlotte-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Hip-hop-thrives-at-the-Charlotte-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment   Calling all hip hop practitioner’s it’s that time again. Are the Carolina’s a place to break into hip hop? Sure there was Petey Pablo who experienced national attention by twirling his shirt around like a helicopter,... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:08:39 GMT Sha'Linda Jeanine - Charlotte Hip-Hop Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10348-Charlotte-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Hip-hop-thrives-at-the-Charlotte-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20585-Charlotte-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Rob-Vitale-Talks-About-Life-as-a-Hardcore-Roadie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment Rob Vitale has lived the Hardcore life. He grew up in Hardcore's hey-day; right in the epicenter of New York City. After years of being a fan and a roadie he went on to front one of Hardcore's most beloved bands: Black Train Jack. I recently spoke to... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:55:09 GMT Steven DiLodovico - Charlotte Indie Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20585-Charlotte-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Rob-Vitale-Talks-About-Life-as-a-Hardcore-Roadie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19118-Charlotte-Erotica-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Movie-Review-This-Is-It----what-would-have-been-Michael-Jacksons-greatest-come-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment This Is It is a documentary directed by Kenny Ortega featuring Michael Jackson's final days of rehearsals before his untimely death at age 50. The documentary was documented for Michael Jackson's personal use and for his own personal library.... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:55:42 GMT Natasha Brooks - Charlotte Erotica Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19118-Charlotte-Erotica-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Movie-Review-This-Is-It----what-would-have-been-Michael-Jacksons-greatest-come-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Charlotte-Arts_and_Entertainment