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INDOOR TAILGATING KICK-OFF WEEKEND
Chili Cook Off
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anther fans, here’s where the going gets tough: Let’s face
it, we’re not Cheeseheads—or remotely close in faith and constitution as fans. From late August through October any Carolina NFL outing has its own natural appeal. The beautiful, mercifully-cooling Carolina skies beckon football fans and tag-alongs alike to the festival-type gathering spreading miles outward from Bank of America Stadium. Strangers and families dress in complimentary Panther blue and silver with white trimmings. People of all ages enjoy hot food off the grill and cold refreshments in various encampments—from simple to the insanely over-the-top tailgate environments. The weather is great. The food is great. And our team—well, they appear to be on their way to greatness also. The play, from many, and collectively, is often sensational. But the wins are coming slowly, and the weather is turning...quick. So who will stand outside for five hours or so and cheer on this (deserving) squad of Panthers? Let’s not answer that question—because, we don’t have to. Let’s just move the huddle indoors for pre-game tailgates and get warmed up for game days at the newest and coolest of all indoor/outdoor VIP tailgate facilities—The Shed. And there’s no better time to plant your tailgate flag anew than November 13th, when the party kicks into overdrive. Here’s more:
PANTHERS VS TITANS 1pm at BOA Stadium
COME INSIDE THE WEATHER IS FINE—REALLY. So leave it to a bunch of guys— football fanatics in the best way— to create a retreat from ho-hum tailgate huddles, spend big-bucks, think of everything you could want for Game Day—indoors and out—and once satisfied with the results, christen it with the name “The Shed”. We knew instantly that this is with who and is where the Prowler staff would fall-in at home, and we’ve been preaching to you for a Sunday appearance ever since. And we’ve met and made some really good friends this season—thanks to those of you who have made the trip thus far. Here’s where The Shed may just become the hottest commodity going pre-game. Let’s start with a check list of tailgate needs: GREAT LOCATION 610 McNinch Street , just two blocks from BOA Stadium—a quick walk. OUTDOOR TAILGATING The best. A large deck, games area with cornhole and many other bar favorites, plus a large, private VIP social area. INDOOR TAILGATING Better than the best. A spacious warehouse converted into a sports fan’s dream—large HDTVs show top coverage and games from am to post-game. A ridiculously large central projection image gets you in the game for the Panther home game and the sound is nothing short of a work of art—inside and out. GRUB Backyard-style burgers— cooked-to-order on Rok charcoal grills, dogs, with gourmet fixin’s and sides are here—so you can watch the game, not the grill. Gather your friends, not the groceries— and enjoy the entire day. IT’S HOT No, really, it’s warm inside and comfy with bar-height seating, stadium chairs up front and green, squishy carpeting so you’re always on the field.
November 13th Tailgate at THE SHED
And hotties: Go social and mingle with sports-loving guys and girls in a VIP environment.
You Gotta Join Us... So we’ve told you about The Shed, and as you can see, from the pics, it’s everything we’ve said and more. In fact, the only thing we are missing is YOU. Mark your calendar for November 13th, when The Shed hosts a Tennessee Titan-roasting Chili Cook-Off, blues guitar blasting (courtesy of the All-Time Blues Band) indoor/outdoor tailgate party that takes the VIP tailgate experience to an all-new level. Taste dozens of prideful chili contender’s best, and enjoy all the amenities of The Shed for $5 entry. Mingle inside and out and leave the cooler and grill at home. We’ll have the coldest beverages, juiciest grillings and everything you need to enjoy Game Day with your group and new friends. Start a tradition. Start out early on Sunday, November the 13th, join us at The Shed at 11am and eat well, play well and cheer with us for our Carolina Panther team—regardless of weather all season long—your new home for tailgating is here—at The Shed.
11am-?
HOLIDAYHOPE BEARS FOR BUDDIES BRINGS SMILES TO TERMINALLY-ILL CHILDREN
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elebrity Charity Wishes, Inc. in collaboration with Q Foundation, Charlotte Former Player Chapter and Prowler Magazine will present the 1st Annual Celebrity Charity Wishes “Bears for Buddies” charitable program in Charlotte onTuesday, November 22, 2011. Celebrity Charity Wishes, Inc. is an organization that grants love and wishes to terminally ill children with the support of celebrities and industry professionals. They strive to bring relief, happiness and smiles on the face of terminally ill children and to educate the public on childhood illnesses. Their vision is to provide terminally ill children with a wish that’s attainable and make them feel like a star. This year’s beneficiaries are Levine Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. The event will be held on November 22nd at Levine Children’s Hospital from 2pm-3pm and Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte from 11:30am- 12:30pm. We are expecting to donate 300+ teddy bears to both hospitals. Collection boxes can be found at many of our sponsors stores—for a full list of locations please visit their website. Current sponsors for the 1st Annual Celebrity Charity Wishes “Bears for Buddies” program include: Phalanges Spa, So Exclusive, Inc., PCF Packaging, Michael McGee, Belk’s of Lexington, select Wal-Mart and McDonald’s restaurants, Lexington City Schools, Cabarrus City Schools and Mecklenburg County Schools. For more information or to donate to the 1st Annual Celebrity Charity Wishes “Bears for Buddies” charitable program and how you can participate please visit www.ProwlerMagazine.com/BearsforBuddies2011
GIVE HOPE
BOURBON CRUISE
The Belle of Louisville invites one and all to the Urban Bourbon Trailblazer and its Riverside Holiday Kick-Off party on Friday, November 4th, 2011. The dockside, evening event includes a bourbon tasting from 7pm-10pm. There will be live music, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Bring your holiday shopping list and find some gift ideas from the Kentucky Water Color Society, Glassworks Studios and the Belle of Louisville gift shop. The event is $35 per person, but when making your reservation mention the Urban Bourbon Trail Passport and you will get buy one get one free! Reservations required and space limited. Call 502-574-2992 or 866-832-0011 or visit to book your seats. Mention the discount code “Urban Bourbon Trail”
TRAVEL WELL This and other events to consider at: www.GoToLouisville.com
CINCINNATI
BALTIMORE
5-2
RAVENS
5-2
BENGALS
AFC NORTH Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.16 Oct.24 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
Pittsburgh at Tennessee at St. Louis NY Jets Houston at Jacksonville Arizona at Pittsburgh at Seattle Cincinnati San Francisco at Cleveland Indianapolis at San Diego Cleveland at Cincinnati
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
TEXANS
0-8
Indianapolis at Miami at New Orleans Pittsburgh Oakland at Baltimore at Tennessee Jacksonville Cleveland at Tampa Bay at Jacksonville Atlanta at Cincinnati Carolina at Indianapolis Tennessee
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.03 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.22 Jan.01
BROWNS
PITTSBURGH
6-2
STEELERS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
at Cleveland at Denver San Francisco Buffalo at Jacksonville Indianapolis at Seattle at Tennessee Pittsburgh at Baltimore Cleveland at Pittsburgh Houston at St. Louis Arizona Baltimore
COLTS
AFC SOUTH Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.22 Jan.01
3-4
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.08 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
INDIANAPOLIS
HOUSTON
5-3
CLEVELAND
Cincinnati at Indianapolis Miami Tennessee at Oakland Seattle at San Francisco at Houston St. Louis Jacksonville at Cincinnati Baltimore at Pittsburgh at Arizona at Baltimore Pittsburgh
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.08 Dec.19 Dec.24 Jan.01
at Baltimore Seattle at Indianapolis at Houston Tennessee Jacksonville at Arizona New England Baltimore at Cincinnati at Kansas City Cincinnati Cleveland at San Francisco St. Louis at Cleveland
JACKSONVILLE
2-6
TENNESSEE
JAGUARS
4-3
TITANS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
at Houston Cleveland Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay Kansas City at Cincinnati at New Orleans at Tennessee Atlanta Jacksonville Carolina at New England at Baltimore Tennessee Houston at Jacksonville
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.24 Oct.30 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.05 Dec.11 Dec.15 Dec.24 Jan.01
Tennessee at NY Jets at Carolina New Orleans Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Baltimore at Houston at Indianapolis at Cleveland Houston San Diego Tampa Bay at Atlanta at Tennessee Indianapolis
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at Jacksonville Baltimore Denver at Cleveland at Pittsburgh Houston Indianapolis Cincinnati at Carolina at Atlanta Tampa Bay at Buffalo New Orleans at Indianapolis Jacksonville at Houston
MIAMI
BUFFALO
5-2
BILLS
0-7
DOLPHINS
AFC EAST Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at Kansas City Oakland New England at Cincinnati Philadelphia at NY Giants Washington NY Jets at Dallas at Miami at NY Jets Tennessee at San Diego Miami Denver at New England
Sep.12 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.17 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
BRONCOS
4-3
Oakland Cincinnati at Tennessee at Green Bay San Diego at Miami Detroit at Oakland at Kansas City NY Jets at San Diego at Minnesota Chicago New England at Buffalo Kansas City
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.31 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.21 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
NEW YORK
PATRIOTS
4-3
JETS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
New England Houston at Cleveland at San Diego at NY Jets Denver at NY Giants at Kansas City Washington Buffalo at Dallas Oakland Philadelphia at Buffalo at New England NY Jets
Sep.12 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.21 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at Miami San Diego at Buffalo at Oakland NY Jets Dallas at Pittsburgh NY Giants at NY Jets Kansas City at Philadelphia Indianapolis at Washington at Denver Miami Buffalo
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.17 Oct.23 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.17 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
OAKLAND
CHIEFS
AFC WEST Sep.12 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.17 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
5-2
KANSAS CITY
DENVER
2-5
NEW ENGLAND
4-3
RAIDERS
Dallas Jacksonville at Oakland at Baltimore at New England Miami San Diego at Buffalo New England at Denver Buffalo at Washington Kansas City at Philadelphia NY Giants at Miami
SAN DIEGO
4-3
CHARGERS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
Buffalo at Detroit at San Diego Minnesota at Indianapolis at Oakland San Diego Miami Denver at New England Pittsburgh at Chicago at NY Jets Green Bay Oakland at Denver
Sep.12 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Nov.06 Nov.10 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at Denver at Buffalo NY Jets New England at Houston Cleveland Kansas City Denver at San Diego at Minnesota Chicago at Miami at Green Bay Detroit at Kansas City San Diego
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.31 Nov.06 Nov.10 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.05 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
Minnesota at New England Kansas City Miami at Denver at NY Jets at Kansas City Green Bay Oakland at Chicago Denver at Jacksonville Buffalo Baltimore at Detroit at Oakland
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4-3
DETROIT
CHICAGO
BEARS
6-2
LIONS
N FC NORTH Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.10 Oct.16 Oct.23 Nov.07 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.25 Jan.01
Atlanta at New Orleans Green Bay Carolina at Detroit Minnesota at Tampa Bay at Philadelphia Detroit San Diego at Oakland Kansas City at Denver Seattle at Green Bay at Minnesota
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.10 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
GREEN BAY
7-0
PACKERS
MINNESOTA
2-6
VIKINGS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
at Tampa Bay Kansas City at Minnesota at Dallas Chicago San Francisco Atlanta at Denver at Chicago Carolina Green Bay at New Orleans Minnesota at Oakland San Diego at Green Bay
Sep.08 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Nov.06 Nov.14 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.25 Jan.01
New Orleans at Carolina at Chicago Denver at Atlanta St. Louis at Minnesota at San Diego Minnesota Tampa Bay at Detroit at NY Giants Oakland at Kansas City Chicago Detroit
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.14 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at San Diego Tampa Bay Detroit at Kansas City Arizona at Chicago Green Bay at Carolina at Green Bay Oakland at Atlanta Denver at Detroit New Orleans at Washington Chicago
UNDEFEATED
CAROLINA
ATLANTA
4-3
FALCONS
2-6
PANTHERS
NFC SOUTH Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.15 Dec.26 Jan.01
at Chicago Philadelphia at Tampa Bay at Seattle Green Bay Carolina at Detroit at Indianapolis New Orleans Tennessee Minnesota at Houston at Carolina Jacksonville at New Orleans Tampa Bay
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
NEW ORLEANS
5-3
SAINTS
TAMPA BAY
4-3 BUCCANEERS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
at Arizona Green Bay Jacksonville at Chicago New Orleans at Atlanta Washington Minnesota Tennessee at Detroit at Indianapolis at Tampa Bay Atlanta at Houston Tampa Bay at New Orleans
Sep.08 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.28 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.26 Jan.01
at Green Bay Chicago Houston at Jacksonville at Carolina at Tampa Bay Indianapolis at St. Louis Tampa Bay at Atlanta NY Giants Detroit at Tennessee at Minnesota Atlanta Carolina
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.03 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.23 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.17 Dec.24 Jan.01
Detroit at Minnesota Atlanta Indianapolis at San Francisco New Orleans Chicago at New Orleans Houston at Green Bay at Tennessee Carolina at Jacksonville Dallas at Carolina at Atlanta
NEW YORK
DALLAS
3-4
COWBOYS
5-2
GIANTS
N FC EAST
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.26 Oct.02 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.17 Dec.24 Jan.01
at NY Jets at San Francisco Washington Detroit at New England St. Louis at Philadelphia Seattle Buffalo at Washington Miami at Arizona NY Giants at Tampa Bay Philadelphia at NY Giants
Sep.11 Sep.19 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.28 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
CARDINALS
6-1
Carolina at Washington at Seattle NY Giants at Minnesota Pittsburgh at Baltimore St. Louis at Philadelphia at San Francisco at St. Louis Dallas San Francisco Cleveland at Cincinnati Seattle
Sep.11
Seattle
Sep. 11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.24 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.19 Dec.24 Jan.01
EAGLES
WASHINGTON
3-4
REDSKINS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
at Washington St. Louis at Philadelphia at Arizona Seattle Buffalo Miami at New England at San Francisco Philadelphia at New Orleans Green Bay at Dallas Washington at NY Jets Dallas
N FC WEST
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
3-4
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.16 Oct.30 Nov.07 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.01 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
SAN FRANCISCO
ARIZONA
1-6
PHILDELPHIA
49ERS
at St. Louis at Atlanta NY Giants San Francisco at Buffalo at Washington Dallas Chicago Arizona at NY Giants New England at Seattle at Miami NY Jets at Dallas Washington
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.26 Oct.02 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.11 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
NY Giants Arizona at Dallas at St. Louis Philadelphia at Carolina at Buffalo San Francisco at Miami Dallas at Seattle NY Jets New England at NY Giants Minnesota at Philadelphia
SEATTLE
2-5
ST. LOUIS
SEAHAWKS
1-6
RAMS
2011 SEASON SCH EDU LE
Seattle Dallas at Cincinnati at Philadelphia Tampa Bay at Detroit Cleveland at Washington NY Giants Arizona at Baltimore St. Louis at Arizona Pittsburgh at Seattle at St. Louis
Sep.11 Sep.18 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.09 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.01 Dec.12 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
at San Francisco at Pittsburgh Arizona Atlanta at NY Giants at Cleveland Cincinnati at Dallas Baltimore at St. Louis Washington Philadelphia St. Louis at Chicago San Francisco at Arizona
Sep.11 Sep.19 Sep.25 Oct.02 Oct.16 Oct.23 Oct.30 Nov.06 Nov.13 Nov.20 Nov.27 Dec.04 Dec.12 Dec.18 Dec.24 Jan.01
Philadelphia at NY Giants Baltimore Washington at Green Bay at Dallas New Orleans at Arizona at Cleveland Seattle Arizona at San Francisco at Seattle Cincinnati at Pittsburgh San Francisco
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