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publisher’s note Well I hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend -- it’s hard to believe it’s the beginning of June and we are only a couple weeks away from summer! It’s going to be a great one with so much going on. So this is the perfect time for our Annual Summer Entertainment & Nightlife Guide.

Seems like this summer is packed with opportunities to see live music. From weekly events such as Alive After Five every Thursday evening at the EpiCentre throughout the summer, and FRIDAY LIVE! at the NC Music Factory every Friday in June. Then pretty much every week during the summer you can head to one of the many music venues such as Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Time Warner Arena or the Time Warner Amphitheater to see your favorite band or music performer.

Want some fast pace action for your summer fun? Check out the Charlotte Rollers Girls, or the Charlotte Hounds, or head over to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for their newest exhibit; Lights. Camera. NASCAR. Plus plenty more to keep you from being bored! There’s no excuse not to have fun this summer.

In this issue we also have the winners of our 3nd Annual TOP 30 UNDER 30 “Future Leaders Of Charlotte”. Please join us as we celebrate with them on Friday, June 7th at SUITE at the EpiCentre. The awards celebration starts at 8pm. Thanks to our event sponsors Bud Light Platinum, Maestro Dobel, and Three Olives Vodka.

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June 2013 Contents 14 TOP 30 UNDER 30 32 FLIP MY HOUSE

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38 A Round Of Cocktails 44 Charlotte Hounds

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48 High-Flying Zip Line 52 indie GLO

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54 Summer Live Music 2013 60 Friday Live!

64 Six Views on the Craft Brew

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68 A.W.O.L. 70 The Beer Store(s) 76 Lights. Camera. NASCAR.

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80 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 84 Charlotte Roller Girls 88 Chelsea Bain, Country Artist

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92 Electric Run 96 Alive After Five

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To get an idea of where Charlotte is heading in the coming decades, look no further than our TOP 30 UNDER 30. Our TOP 30 UNDER 30 are making waves in Charlotte today, and they are they are certain to continue to lead the Queen City in the years and decades to come. These successful young people were judged on their professional achievement, leadership, community involvement, and personal character. The winners come from a range of careers and industries, including education, engineering, fashion, not-for-profit, real-estate, consulting, and sales. What they have in common is their drive for success, their demonstrated excellence, and their vision for their future--and the future of Charlotte.

Come party with our Future Leaders at the TOP 30 UNDER 30 Awards Celebration on Friday, June 7th at SUITE in the EpiCentre. The event begins at 8pm and continues until 11pm.

Marit Anderson Age: 29 Company Name: The Twelve In Twelve Foundation Position: Executive Foundation Director Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Twelve in Twelve is a local not-for-profit that benefits twelve different community projects across the globe.

Our most recent fundraiser raised enough money to build desks for the nearly 800 children at The Mwiko School in Rwanda. The school lacks many resources, and being able to provide something so important to a classroom has been incredibly rewarding. I was also recently recognized by the Melanoma Research Foundation for my tremendous fundraising efforts. Supporting them has become really close to my heart.

Erica Adele Arcilesi Age: 25 Company Name: Salon e Arcilesi Position: Owner/Stylist/Makeup Artist Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

2012 Winner of Best Recyclable Makeup Artist for Charlotte Fashion Week. 2013 Winner of Elevate Lifestyle BEST Female Makeup Artist.

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

My career has allowed doors to open in so many ways. I stay very involved in Charlotte’s Community through the fashion shows, film productions, and photo shoots I take part in. I feel so fortunate for that.

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Heather Lauren Barbour Age: 29 Company Name: Wine & Design Charlotte Position: Business Owner Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Through my business, I have had the opportunity to partner with the following non-profit organizations on a monthly basis: Great Danes of Ruff Love, Humane Society of Charlotte, Boston Terrier Rescue of NC, Lupus Foundation, Team in Training, Breast Cancer Research of NC, among others). We host events and donate time, talents, and financial support. I also am the Co-Chair for Blondes vs.

Brunettes Charlotte (BvB). BvB is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association of NC, which is a cause close to my family and my heart.

Elle Bunn Age: 24 Company Name: Charlotte Checkers Position: Community Relations/Marketing Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I am involved with many community activities in my personal and professional time, including educational programs throughout CMS, our employee/player volunteer program and many other projects with local nonprofits, including Beginnings of NC. I am also a motivational guest speaker for JDRF school rallies.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy traveling, golfing, fitness, hockey games, and live music—especially country!

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Jonathan Burgess Age: 28 Company Name: CLTFun.com & ConcordFun.com Position: President Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

A big achievement for me has been helping one of my clients increase their revenues by over 35% from 2011 to 2012.

They are on track for another big year this year as well!

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

We host several fundraising events, the biggest one being our Lake Norman Summer Soiree, benefiting Little Smiles. This year, the event will be held on Thursday, June 13th.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself continuing to grow my business and setup Fun.com sites in additional markets.

Erin Ann Burns Age: 25 Company Name: North Mecklenburg High School Position: Biology Teacher Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I attend Elevation Church and focus most of my energy on my non-profit company, SideKicks Mentoring. At Sidekicks Mentoring, we match high school students with young professionals, and they do monthly community service and attend social events together. SideKicks partners with a lot of other great nonprofits and businesses, such as: Charlotte Family Housing, Beds for Kids, and Samaritan’s Purse.

Can you share one or two things that are on your “Bucket List?”

Next up on the bucket list is riding elephants in Thailand.

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Jessica Coniglio Age: 29 Company Name: Dixon Hughes Goodman Position: Certified Public Accountant Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Each year since 2009, I have been recognized as a top fundraiser and co-chair of the Guys and Dolls auction benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Since 2009, I have personally raised almost $60,000 for the Foundation. In 2011, I was recognized as a top Chapter volunteer for the CFF, and attended the annual volunteer leadership conference. In 2012, I was honored to be selected as a board member for the CFF Charlotte Chapter, and continue to serve in that role.

Nyshia Cook Age: 29 Company Name: NC Music Center, LLC. Position: Owner/Executive Director Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

2013 YGB Awards Community Mentorship and Awareness Award 2012 CPCC Alumni Success 2011 Best of Charlotte Award (USCA) Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange (WIE), a mentor program for college students; Pride Entrepreneur Education Program (PEEP), a program that encourages youths to explore the option of becoming an entrepreneur. I am also very active in my community, volunteering with numerous organizations.

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Allison Miller Dulin Age: 25 Company Name: Davidson College Position: Presidential Fellow Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

I was recently selected for the World Economic Global Shapers Community, a global group for leaders under 30.

We are selected on the basis of our achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to make a difference.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy hiking in the Appalachian Mountains, mountain bike racing, the psychology of learning and of groups, hosting community potlucks, and imagining the future of education.

Jessica Earp Harvey Age: 26 Company Name: fab’rik Charlotte Position: Owner Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

I was named Mrs. North Carolina America 2012, 1st runner-up at Mrs. America 2012, and my boutique won two Elevate Lifestyle “Best of the City” awards this year.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

On a top 40 under 40 list! I hope to have multiple locations of my boutique open, and I’d also like to be playing a larger role in helping women in the their 20’s set goals and move toward their dreams. I know, first hand, the benefits of starting young; I think more young women should take the steps toward building their futures.

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Eric Waldemar Liebich Age: 29 Company Name: Paychex Position: Sales Consultant Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Forest Hill Church Mission Trip: helped build a medical clinic in the Dominican Republic (La Bamba), and provided medical care and treatment to over 2,000 Dominican’s in need. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Bachelor in the CF’s 2012 Guys & Dolls Charity Auction. Raised more then $15,000 (most of any participant). Habitat for Humanity: Ever year, I participate in a construction project, and a mud volleyball tournament to help eliminate substandard housing. Second Harvest Food Bank: I help sort, inspect, and pack food for those, in the Charlotte area, who are at risk of hunger.

Donnie Malpass Age: 27 Company Name: Skanska USA Inc. Position: Enterprise Engineer Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

This year I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations Guys & Dolls Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction. We spent over five months selling tickets, organizing fundraisers, and putting together date packages to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I was one of 24 bachelors and bachelorettes that raised more than $260,000.

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Dennis L. McFadden Age: 29 Company Name: Platinum Coating, Inc. Position: Vice President Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Actively involved with Back to Life, a non-profit organization that works with amputees and their families throughout the recovery process, both emotionally and physically.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I intend to have my business successfully expanded to the West Coast.

Can you share one or two things that are on your “Bucket List?”

A safari through Africa. Living abroad for a short while, hopefully Italy.

Merritt Rea Age: 26 Company Name: FashionFrontRunner™ Position: Fashion Stylist and Creative Consultant Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

I’ve recently be asked to style Miss South Carolina 2013, Megan Pinckney, for a promotional photo shoot (May 22nd) before she competes in the world-renowned Miss USA Pageant, owned by none other than Donald Trump. I won Elevate Lifestyle Magazine’s BEST OF THE CITY AWARDS for Best Cultural Event for 2012: “PinUp, Pin Down Fashion Show” produced by FashionFrontRunner.™ (Also, received a great write up in The Charlotte Observer Style Section regarding that show).

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Ivey Moore Age: 27 Company Name: Pink Soles, Inc. Position: CEO and Co-Founder Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I am CEO & Founder Pink Soles Inc., 501c3 non-profit organization. Pink Soles is a contemporary initiative to benefit breast cancer research and awareness. We produce fundraising events using the arts (i.e. art & fashion) to benefit breast cancer research; we work to provide breast cancer awareness to our target market—young adults.

My mission as Founder is to promote philanthropy among young professionals. I see it as my duty to be the spark that ignites the passion of philanthropy within members of my generation.

Jillian Lynne Mourning Age: 25 Company Name: All We Want Is LOVE Position: Founder and CEO Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Most of my community projects relate to All We Want Is LOVE, which is a non-profit that I started last summer.

We are committed to fighting human and sex trafficking in Charlotte, in other cities in the United States, and in the world. We host educational events and programs for youth in schools, and we are organizing training for community and business members to help combat human trafficking in their daily lives. We have reached hundreds of thousands of people through our programs.

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Blayr Nias Age: 30 Company Name: The Comedy Zone Position: Stand Up Comic Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Charlotte Magazine’s Best of the Best 2013: Best Twitter Feed (Humourous). Best of the Carolinas Showcase 2012 (2nd place) – Charlotte Comedy Zone. Performed in LaughYourAshevilleOff Festival 2012, headlined by Jim Gaffigan. Creator and Producer of “Almost Famous Comedy Show” at Charlotte Comedy Zone (monthly since March 2012).

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the second round of competition in the “Almost Famous Comedy Show” to the Isabella Santos Foundation for children with cancer.

Jina T. O’Neill Age: 29 Company Name: Parties with a Cause Position: Event Manager Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

Parties with a Cause is involved with several community initiatives. Currently, we are managing Charlotte’s largest African-American golf tournament weekend, called The Gray Classic. At the end of the summer, we will manage a Back to School Bash for low-income students in Mecklenburg County, in partnership with Prodigal Son Foundation.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Traveling, attending charitable events, listening to good music, and playing golf.

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Karishma (Kari) Ashley Parekh Age: 29 Company Name: Wells Fargo Position: Commercial Real Estate Asset Manager Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

I recently received the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Graduate Scholarship for my Masters of Science in Real Estate What are your hobbies and interests?

I love to travel. Thus far I have explored India, Greece, Czech Republic, and Brazil. Exercise is a hobby for me; I believe that staying physically fit helps one succeed in other facets of their life. My primary interest is the real estate industry. I have been involved in it since I was young, and I’ve love learning about every aspect.

Allison L. Purmort Age: 28 Company Name: Charlotte Bobcats Position: Senior Manager, Legal Affairs (Attorney) Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I am the Vice President of the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum of Art; I am the pro-bono chair of the North Carolina Sports and Entertainment Bar Section; and I’m active in the Mecklenburg County Bar Young Lawyers Division.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Running, biking, and generally being active; also playing the piano, and reading novels.

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PJ “Drex” Rener Age: 30 Company Name: CBS Radio/Kiss 95.1 Position: Morning Show DJ Have you received/earned any recent achievements/ awards?

We were voted BEST Radio Morning Show by Elevate Lifestyle Magazine Readers.

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

In only one year, the Drex and Maney Kids has raised almost $100,000 for the Levine Children’s Hospital.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I LOVE to play golf. I belong to Raintree Country Club, and love it.

Gretchen Rohleder Age: 29 Company Name: YMCA of Greater Charlotte Position: Senior Financial Development Officer Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I volunteer extensively for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, including just signing up for a 30 mile fundraising hike, which I will complete this fall. This summer, I will be volunteering for the YMCA’s “Y-Readers” literacy program. I am fortunate to have ties to two outstanding organizations doing life-changing work right here, in Charlotte.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love to be outdoors, I am passionate about traveling, and I am a music fanatic!

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Chrystal Rose Age: 30 Company Name: Dollhouse Marketing Position: Owner/CEO Tell us a little more about yourself and your life.

What do you want us to know?

When I first started out in business, I didn’t have anyone to look up to. I want to be that person for girls in business that need help or don’t know where to start. It is very important to me to be that role model. I currently offer internships to female business students every semester. It’s not the typical “gopher” sort of internship, but more of a “hands on CEO experience.” Having the opportunity to give that back is something I’m very proud of.

Ashley-Victoria Smith Age: 28 Company Name: P.S. Captivate Position: Co-Founder and Creative Director Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

My company supports and sponsors local fashion shows and events, such as the following: Style Night Out, Elope to Paris, and our very own: LACE. The charities that we support include Mercy Ministries and Carolina Breast Friends.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Expanding my business in Charlotte and helping more charities.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Singing, dancing, writing, camping, hiking, swimming, and traveling.

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Aislin Spangler Age: 26 Company Name: Spray Soleil Position: Owner/Entrepreneur Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Over the last 4 years, I have grown my company into the “Go-To” company for mobile spray tans in Charlotte, Greensboro, Asheville, and Charleston. We have increased our sales, and local charity, donations every year since we opened in 2009. In 2010 and 2011, I hosted charity golf tournaments in honor of a close friend and local police officer, and raised over $3,000. The money funded the “Top Cop Award;” a scholarship to the student who finished at the top of their Basic Law Enforcement Training class at South Piedmont Community College.

Sara Kathryn Staab Age: 26 Company Name: Sugarfin Public Relations and Marketing Solutions Position: Owner and CEO What are your hobbies and interests?

I am probably most passionate about working with my family’s non-profit, Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure.

Tyler’s Hope funds research for a cure for dystonia, a painful movement disorder that afflicts over 500,000 Americans. Two of those 500,000 are my sweet young cousins, Tyler and Samantha. We have raised over two million dollars over the past five years. This money has funded multiple research projects, a designated dystonia research lab, and a Center for Comprehensive Dystonia Care at the University of Florida.

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Emily Trapani Age: 28 Company Name: Sprint Business Position: Major Account Manager Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

I was named 2012 Standout Charlottean, for my professional success and my involvement in the community.

I was given the 2013 National Solutions Engineering Partnership Award, recognizing my achievements in application development. I was also honored with the South East Masters Award, Vice President Elect. This award recognizes the highest level of achievement in sales performance, new business development, and outstanding portfolio development. Â I was chosen out of all Sprint employees in the southeast region, and my performance year-to-date is ranked one of the highest among of my peers nationally.

Daniel R. Valverde Age: 26 Company Name: Green Valley Photography Position: Owner, Event and Fashion Photographer Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

My fashion photos have been published in Charlotte Style Magazine, SHEEN Magazine, and Ryze-Up Magazine. Additional photos have also been published on a book cover and several business web sites.

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I have donated my time and photography to several local charities such as: All We Need is L.O.V.E (Human Trafficking Awareness), Pink Soles (Breast Cancer Research), and Safe Alliance (Shelter for Battered Women in Charlotte).

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Jon West Age: 29 Company Name: AddShoppers.com Position: Co-Founder and CEO Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Empact, in cooperation with The White House, recently selected My first company as a Top 100 company run by young entrepreneurs.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years, I’ll be in a position where I can invest in world-changing startups, advise them, and help them realize their vision.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I really enjoy traveling, and I’m gearing up for Oktoberfest in Munich this fall.

Christine White Age: 27 Company Name: On A String Bead Shop Position: Owner/Designer Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards?

Four recent Best of the Best (BOB) awards from Charlotte Magazine, and various accolades from industry trade publications.

Are you involved with any community activities or projects?

I try to be involved in as many projects as possible. My husband and I sponsor the Siskey YMCA. I am a firm believer and supporter of the United Family Services “Art With Heart Auction,” as well as the local chapter of NEDA. Through my company, I collect donations for The Florence Crittendon Center and Thompson Child and Family Focus. I am also a very firm believer in random acts of kindness and using your resources to lift up others.

To see the complete interview of each TOP 30 UNDER 30 winner please go to ElevateLifestyle.com.

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Set down your things on your new cabinetry from Impact Design Resources and begin to really relax. Take a seat on your new Tyndall Furniture in your favorite room freshly painted by Benjamin More. It’s your house…only way better!

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A round of cocktails Creative Cocktails from around North Carolina

In my opinion, these are bad days to be a teetotaler: never before has the country seemingly been so awash in brilliant, exciting cocktails.

As many of you may know, the cocktail culture has resurfaced in the United States, and North Carolina is definitely a part of it. We’re seeing new twists on old classics and places offering more than your standard vodka or gin martini.

As I travel around the state selling spirits I get to see the creativity and innovation from all over the state. Here are a few standouts that I have come across this year in North Carolina.

I definitely recommend stopping at any of the restaurants, bars and lounges if you are out in the state or give it a try yourself at home!

HEIST Charlotte’s newest Contemporary brewpub in NoDa is a bold exquisite surprise that has created quite a buzz around town. Once home to the largest textile mill in Charlotte, Heist brings Charlotte award winning craft beers, wood fired specialties and interactive taste bud tantaliz-

ing shared plates. Not to mention my favorite part…the handcrafted cocktails. Heist’s mixologlist Stefan Heubner, GQ’s Magazine’s 41 Most Inspired Bartender’s in the Country created a delicious spin on an old cocktail staple…the Heisted Dark & Stormy, served in a cool Sailor Jerry tin mug.

Heisted Dark & Stormy 1.5 oz Sailor Jerry Rum .5 oz Fresh Lime 4 oz Heist fresh Ginger Beer Build over crushed ice in a pint glass and top with 1.5 oz Kraken Rum and garnish with Lime wheel.

Created by: Stefan Huebner Location: 2909 N. Davidson St. S200 Charlotte, 28205 | 704. 375.8260 BUSY BEE The Busy Bee originally a breakfast and lunch spot opened in 1913 has been revitalized into a hip and trendy spot I frequent when I am in Raleigh. The Busy Bee is a restaurant focuses on local organic food. Their craft beer and specialty cocktails are unique and delicious! Hands down, the one standout to me is their specialty cocktail The Sting. A refreshing, yet spicy drink that is most definitely one of a kind!

The Sting 2 oz Skyy Passion Fruit Vodka 2 oz House made Sweet & Sour Cilantro | Limes | Jalapeno Slices Soda Muddle jalapeno slices, lime and cilantro springs. Fill with ice, combine Skyy Passion fruit Vodka and Sweet and Sour, shake then top with Soda.

Created by: Penny Stewart Location: 225 S Wilmington St. Raleigh 27601 | 919. 424.7817

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ARCHITECT BAR & SOCIAL HOUSE The Architect Bar & Social House is one of Downtown Raleigh’s newest and most interesting late night locations. Located just a block east of Fayetteville street it sits in the middle of downtown’s newest hot spot. The Architect is a great place to listen to great music early in the night and stay for a great dance party. The Architect boasts a nice craft beer menu and specialty cocktail list…even a few beer cocktails like this one…

Architect Cocktail 2 oz Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey 3.5 oz Rodenbach Grand Cru Garnished with fresh Blackberries Shake Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey in a shaker with ice and pour in a chilled martini glass, top with Rodenbach Cru, garnish with blackberries.

Created by: John Martinez Location: 108 1/2 E Hargett St. Raleigh 27601 | 919. 833.4949 PISCES SUSHI Jason Cheung and Bryan Li brought Charlotte something different with Pisces Sushi…a wall and bar of washed river rocks, circular entrances and the intriguing aquarium with small undulating jellyfish are just the visual aesthetics of this urbane sushi bar and lounge. The food ranging from your expected menu items such as the spider or rainbow roll to the delectable Maple Duck Breast and White Truffle Blue Fin Toro. To add to Pisces’s repertoire is there notable cocktail lineup and house infused vodkas and well as an impressive house barreled aged, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve small batch bourbon created by Charlotte’s own mixologist Bob Peters. You can find Bob behind the bar at Pisces creating rare and unique libations. A new fresh spring cocktail that you can try out at Pisces this summer is this little gem…

Sage Watermelon Gin Fizz 1.75 oz Hendrick’s Gin .75 oz Sage Simple Syrup 2 One inch cubes of seedless watermelon (muddled) Fill with Ginger Ale, Shake and Garnish with Sage Created by: Bob Peters Location: 1100 Metropolitan Ave. Charlotte 28204 | 704. 334.0009

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GIA Drink. Eat. Listen. GIA brings a fresh new sophisticated dining and cocktailing option to Greensboro. GIA is a 19th century modern dining experience with a variety delicious small plates ranging from “Schiacciata,” Sicilian flatbread to pan seared Swordfish. Their bar consists of a wide array of wine, craft beer and their own interpretation of vintage cocktails. This gin concoction is inspired by the 1890’s gin Rickey.

Black Gin Rickey (1890’s) 2 oz Hendrick’s Gin 4 Fresh Blackberries 2-3 sprigs of fresh Mint 2 lime wedges 2 cucumber wheels Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic Muddle Blackberries, Mint, Lime, fill tall glass with ice, add Hendricks and top with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic and garnish with cucumber wheels.

Created by: Nino Giaimo Location: 1941 New Garden Rd. S208 Greensboro 27410 | 336.907.7536 DIRTY MARTINI The Dirty Martini in Wilmington is a stylish, sophisticated night spot with a twist. Come early to relax and lounge or mix things and dance into the late night with an upscale crowd. The Dirty Martini offers a lusty martini menu that will leave you shaken and stirred. The Dirty Martini is the perfect place to “Come Clean. Leave Dirty”! This concoction has been a popular new martini for this spring & summer featuring the new Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey.

The Blackberry Martini 1.5 oz Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey .5 oz Peach Schnapps 3 oz Lemonade Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice and pour in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with blackberries.

Created by: Darren Cansler & Kristine Turner Location: 1904 Eastwood Rd. S109 Wilmington 28403 | 910.679.8050 Lauren Nguyen, Contributing Writer On Premise Manager for Republic National Distributing Company, representing various portfolio of spirits for North Carolina.

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Charlotte Hounds The Charlotte Hounds were announced as a Major League Lacrosse expansion team in January 2011 and began play in April 2012 at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. In their first season, the Hounds averaged 5,700 in attendance and finished with a 5-9 record as an expansion team. The 2013 season began April 27 featuring seven regular-season home games, as well as the 2013 MLL All-Star Game presented by Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Charlotte Hounds Upcoming Home Schedule: Saturday, June 8 vs. Ohio Machine 7:00pm Game Time

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Saturday, August 3 vs. Hamilton Nationals 7:00pm Game Time Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by visiting charlottehounds.com/tickets or calling 704206-1515. Pro-rated season tickets for the five remaining regular-season home games and MLL All-Star Game start at just $48, while single-game tickets are available starting at $10 per seat.

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HIGH-FLYING ZIP LINE Canopy tours may seem like something only a tropical and far-off locale can offer, but did you know there’s a high-flying zip line adventure right here in North Carolina?

Navitat Canopy Adventures in Asheville, NC, launched its fourth season in March and is excited for a great year of tree-adventure experiences!

The course itself is unique and innovative, so it’s only fitting that the name of the business is a novel one, too! Navitat is a blend of two words and means “to navigate the forest habitat in a unique and different way.”

Called “one of the best in the nation” by USA Today, and mentioned as a “must-do in Asheville” by the New York Times, Navitat’s course is a spectacular three hour experience which features rappelling, hiking, and zip lining. The fully guided 100-percent tree based tour showcases the beauty of North Carolina’s majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Navitat specializes in high-adventure zip line tours with an emphasis on educating guests about the natural environment, history, and culture of the surrounding area.

Because of this desire to teach and inspire, Navitat pairs one guide to every four participants to ensure the most intimate active-participation.

Tour highlights include: Ten exhilarating zip lines, ranging from 120 to 1100 feet long, soaring more than 200 feet above the forest floor with some reaching speeds up to forty miles per hour! Three short hikes break up the zip lining action and provide further opportunities for forest exploration. Also included are two rappelling experiences from as high up as 35 feet from a tree and two sky bridges up to 200 feet long and 40 feet high.

Throughout the tour, guests experience breathtaking long range views of the surrounding mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel totally immersed in the quiet beauty of the Appalachian forest.

Navitat is a busy place so far in 2013. Along with the day-to-day operations, the Navitat team has been working hard building a brand new tour for 2014! Abby Burt, Branding and Marketing Director for Navitat, says it will be “unlike any other zip line adventure in the country.” How’s that for anticipation?

Construction begins this spring on the new mountaintop-to-mountaintop zip experience. With zip lines between 2,000 and 3,500 feet in length and at heights of more than 400 feet, the tour will provide mouth-gaping 360-degree views of the surrounding Black Mountains, Craggy Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest.

“This is a massive project, and when it’s complete it will be a massive new experience for our guests. We can’t wait,” Burt said.

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the wind in your hair like Tarzan and experience the rush of flying through the trees, now you can. Tours run daily through the end of November and reservations are required. Tour price is $89 per person on weekdays and $99 on weekends. For ages 10 and up and for all experience levels. Visit www.navitat.com or call 1-855-NAVITAT (855-628-4828) to book your tour.

NAVITAT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS IN 2013 WNC RESIDENTS: Residents of the 23 westernmost counties in North Carolina who book Tuesday tours receive a 15-percent discount on the regular tour price. An ID showing proof of residency is required.

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EAST TENNESSEE & UPSTATE SC RESIDENTS: Residents of the 33 easternmost counties in Tennessee and the 10 counties in northwestern South Carolina who book Wednesday tours receive a 15-percent discount on the regular tour price. An ID showing proof of residency is required.

ACTIVE MILITARY & GROUP: Active military members and their immediate families and groups of eight or more receive a 10-percent discount on the regular weekday or weekend tour price.

Other great local outdoor adventures to experience this summer: The US National Whitewater Center is another great place to play, relax, and learn. They offer over 24 activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing, live music and outdoor festivities, and summer camps for kids, families, or individuals. http://usnwc.org/ 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway | Charlotte, NC 28214 | 704.391.3900 | info@usnwc.org Crowder’s Mountain State Park is a popular hiking destination in Gaston County. Wander the trails through the rolling landscape of the North Carolina Piedmont. Crowder’s is the second highest point in the county and offers views that stretch for more than 25 miles. Great for a day trip with friends! http://www. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/crmo/main.php 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 | (704) 853-5375 | crowders.mountain@ncparks.gov Canaan Zip Line Canopy Tour in Rock Hill, SC, is only miles from Charlotte and offers many exciting outdoor adventures and retreat opportunities. www. canaanzipline.com | 803-327-6932 Hawksnest Zipline is located in Seven Devils, NC, between Boone and Banner Elk and has over 20 zip lines. http://hawksnestzipline.com/default.php 828963-6561 Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation website is a great resource for all types of outdoor activities to do this summer. Hiking, boating, camping, fishing, and more! http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/Athletics/ Outdoors/Pages/default.aspx Corinna Kahn, Contributing Writer

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indie GLO CAPTIVATE and [[crEAte]] have joined forces to collaborate on the event of the summer. Providing Charlotte and surrounding areas something that it’s never seen before! A fashionable event in support of the 5K Electric Run coming to Charlotte in July at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

It’s a high end, high energy experience with a glow concept. Cirque Du Soleil meets a GLÖ concept. Located at LABEL; one of Charlotte’s newest and hottest clubs with some insanely good music and drinks. Sure to be one of Charlotte’s largest events with an extreme twist. The event will be held on July 20th at LABEL, located at the NC Music Factory.

Attendees should expect to see amazing art and stunts performed by aerialists, stilt walkers, glow in the dark models, contortionists, body painters, go-go dancers and more. This event will cater to Charlotte’s young professionals with over 3,500 attendees. The first 300 people in the door will receive swag bags and the guest who comes with the best “glo” will win the prize of the evening.

GLÖ is sure not to disappoint in the realm of unique events with a huge turnout. Two guest DJ’s are slated to make a special appearance. This interactive show will be one to remember.

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Summer Live Music 2013 Each summer, Charlotte’s music scene blossoms with activity and diversity, bringing a wide variety of talented artists to town. This year has started with a bang for many acclaimed artists with the release of several long-awaited albums, bringing even more bigname tours through the Queen City. We’ve kept a close watch on the hottest venues in town and put together a list of some of this summer’s highlights, including acts such as the 4th annual Jazz Fest, pop sensations The Jonas Brothers, and the 2013 Vans Warped Tour for the pop-punk crowd.

Marianas Trench with Air Dubai and Protector Wednesday, June 5 at 6:55 p.m.

The Fillmore

New Kids on the Block with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena

Brad Paisley with Chris Young, Lee Brice, and The Henningsens Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Heart with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Drop !t feat. Krewella and Le Castle Vania 4th Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest Friday, June 7 at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.

The Fillmore Time Warner Cable Amphitheater Langhorne Slim with Matrimony and The Unlikely Candidates Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Earth, Wind & Fire Sunday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

Fleetwood Mac Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Passion Pit with Cults Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

Luke Bryan with Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Face to Face Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Friday, June 14 at 9 p.m.

The Fillmore

O.A.R. with Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone Saturday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

The xx with Grizzly Bear Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

Bad Company with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Black Stone Cherry Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

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Marilyn Manson with Picture Me Broken Monday, July 15 at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore 311 with Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Hollywood Undead with Escape the Fate Friday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The Fillmore Willie Colon Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m.

The Fillmore The Black Crowes with Tedeschi Trucks Band and The London Souls Sunday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater Dave Matthews Band with John Butler Trio Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Barenaked Ladies with Ben Folds Five, Boothby Graffoe, and Guster Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater Keith Urban with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Lil’ Wayne with T.I. and 2 Chainz Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

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Bruce in the USA A Bruce Springsteen Tribute Friday, July 26 at 9 p.m.

The Fillmore Beyoncé Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena Vans Warped Tour, feat. Hawthorne Heights, Forever the Sickest Kids, Motion City Soundtrack, and more Monday, July 29 at 11:30 a.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Train with The Script and Gavin DeGraw Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Jonas Brothers Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater Kenny Chesney with Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Matchbox Twenty with Goo Goo Dolls and Kate Earl Tuesday, August 6 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater American Idol Live!

Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena

The Cult Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Smash Mouth with Sugar Ray, Fastball, Gin Blossoms, and Vertical Horizon Sunday, August 11 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

The Allman Brothers Band with Steve Winwood Saturday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Muse Tuesday, September 3 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena

Ke$ha with Mike Posner Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

John Mayer with Phillip Phillips Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

OneRepublic with CHURCHILL and Mayer Hawthorne Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

Kid Rock with ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker Tuesday, September 10 at 6:45 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Slightly Stoopid with Grouch & Eligh, Tribal Seeds, Atmosphere, and The Budos Band Saturday, August 17 at 6:29 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater Bruno Mars Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Arena Miranda Lambert with Dierks Bentley, Randy Rogers Band, and Gwen Sebastian Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Sound Tribe Sector 9 with Umphrey’s Mcgee Wednesday, August 28 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Amphitheater

Maroon 5 with Kelly Clarkson and Tony Lucca Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater The National with Frightened Rabbit Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Rebelution with Matisyahu Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m.

The Fillmore Steely Dan Tuesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday Live!

Bud Light Friday Summer Concert Series at NC Music Factory event Friday in June from 6 pm - 10 pm. Friday LIVE! At the Factory is Charlotte’s largest weekend kickoff party! Tickets include admission to The Saloon, OSSO, Wet Willies, Small Bar, Label, Saddle Up Saloon, VGBG Beer Hall and Garden and Mattie’s Diner. A portion of the proceeds from Friday Live! will benefit Amped for a Cure.

Friday LIVE! is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners Bud Light, Hendrick MINI, Clear Channel Radio, Creative Loafing, Red Bull, DFV Wines, Primo Cards and Kinky Liqueur.

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

Modern English on Friday, June 7 Modern English is an English rock band best remembered for their songs “I Melt with You,” “Hands Across the Sea,” and “Ink and Paper”. The group disbanded for a period in 1991, but later recorded in 1995 with some new members.

The original members reformed in 2009 and are currently touring with plans for a new release in 2013!

Yacht Rock Revue on Friday, June 14 The Greatest Show on Surf and the finest tribute to ‘70s light rock to ever perform anywhere. Ever. Their spot-on renditions of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and the rest of the Time-Life Infomercial Catalog have enthralled fans across the United States. It goes without saying they have taken their act to the high seas, performing showcase sets on music cruises with Weezer, Kid Rock, Train, Zac Brown Band, Sister Hazel, and fitness guru Jillian Michaels.

Cowboy Mouth with Jon Linker Band on Friday, June 21 The term ‘Cowboy Mouth’ has been used in the poetry of Shakespeare and Bob Dylan as well as a play by Patti Smith and Sam Shepard. Usually meaning one with a loud and raucous voice, it describes the band well. With over 2500 concerts under their belt and many years of reviews lauding their live show, there is still one quote which best captures their show..... “...on a bad night they’ll tear the roof off the joint and on a good night, they’ll save your soul.”

Cake Magazine Cracker with American Aquarium on Friday, June 28 Alt-rock icons Cracker have signed with 429 Records and are preparing to unleash a collection of new songs, SUNRISE IN THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY. Longtime musical co-horts David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have teamed up again with drummer Frank Funaro and bassist Sal Maida and along with stellar producer David Barbe (Drive By Truckers), have created a uniquely eclectic trove of new tunes. Well-worn words used to describe their sound—brash, irreverent, sharp-witted, anthemic and riveting—all descriptives are in full-effect on the new project that bursts with their trademark rock, punk, glam, surf and country aesthetic. Friends John Doe, Patterson Hood and Adam Duritz also make spirited guest turns on SUNRISE..

Tickets can be purchased at NCMusicFactory.com

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Survive Our Island!

The 2013 Anchor Island Yacht Bash.

Every Saturday this Summer • Four Hour Cruise!

DJ celebrities from Kiss 95.1 | Fun Games | Give-A-Ways Pre and post party @ Birkdale Fox and the Hound.

Boat departs at 10am and returns to dock by 2pm Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at KissAnchorIsland.com.

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Six Views on the Craft Brew There couldn’t be a better time to be a beer lover in Charlotte. Since 2009, not one, not two, but six breweries have opened in the Queen City, and they are each on a mission to master the art of the brew. Each of these breweries has their own style, their own view, of what makes a great beer. What does this mean for Charlotte? It means that there is a craft beer for every occasion and every preference.

The Purely Authentic View: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery The first brewery to open in Charlotte, Olde Meck is also the most passionate about keeping their beer pure. That means their beer is made with only four ingredients: water, malted barley or wheat, yeast, and hops. Their flagship beer, OMB Copper (Amber Ale) won EL’s BEST Ale. Copper is lagered, meaning that it has a full-flavored yet crisper, cleaner, smoother, and more refreshing beer than a beer that is not lagered. Their taproom is warm, welcoming, and authentic.

215 Southside Dr. Charlotte 28217 704.525.5644 OldeMeckBrew.com

The Refreshing View: Triple C Brewing Company.

The newest addition to the craft beer scene is Triple C Brewing. In a scene where higher gravity beer, more hops, and stronger flavor is all the rage, a return to a clean, consistent, and drinkable 3% or 4% craft beer is refreshing. This fresh approach has already won them several awards, including being voted BEST Brewery by EL readers’ Best of the City. Their most iconic beer is their Smoked Amber Ale. “The barbeque version of beer” has a sweet, smoky flavor and oaky finish, making this beer unique not only to the area, but unique to the country.

Triple C’s Scott Kimball has been brewing professionally for four years, but he still tries to keep a consumer’s mindset every time he brews a beer, considering what beer was like for him before he went pro. “My favorite thing about brewing is seeing people hanging out and socializing over a beer that I brewed,” Kimball shares, “and knowing that it’s the beer that is bringing them together.”

Their taproom is simply beautiful. Hardwood tables and original artwork soften the spacious warehouse, and create an amazing space. Their gated outside area, and their hours (4pm-9pm) make them family and dog friendly. “We are amazed by the repeat customers we have already,” remarks Chris Harker [co-owner, Triple C], “we’ve got some guys that come in for a beer three days a week.”

Triple C’s summer offerings include the Hyzer Hefe, the 3C IPA, and Sal’s Paradise. On June 22nd, BBQ Pitmaster Zach Goodyear, and band “Old Habits,” will be gathering from 2p-9p for some brew, barbeque, and bluegrass. See Facebook for details.

2900 Griffith St., Charlotte 28203 | 704.372.3212 | TripleCBrewery.com The Artsy View: NoDa Brewing Company NoDa has made a name for itself in Charlotte by being the innovative,

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inspiring, and eyebrow raising creators of interesting craft brew. “We, by trade, are not painters or fine artists. Beer is our art and the water is like our ‘blank canvas,” states Suzie Ford, co-owner of NoDa Brewing. EL readers voted them BEST IPA for their “Hop, Drop, and Roll IPA,” styled after the west coast India Pale Ales. Their organic coconut chocolate porter won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Their summer brew features are: Monk’s Trunks, a Belgian Pale Ale; Ghost Hop, a white IPA; and NoDajito, a (very popular) mojito inspired wheat beer. Every Wednesday, about 150200 people gather for a walk or run, and come back to the brewery for beer, food truck fare, and King of Pops local gourmet popsicles. NoDa Brewing has events seven days a week.

2229 N. Davidson St. S26 Charlotte 28205 | 704.451.1394 | NoDaBrewery.com The Food and Brew View: Heist Brewery What do you get when you take an award winning Chef, an award winning Brewmaster, and put them together? For the foodie and beer lover, the answer is Heaven! Chef Rob Mascone, from South Carolina, stays true to the foundations of the culinary art, but breaks every rule on the way to the plate. Brewmaster Zach Hart has won several awards for his brews--including a silver medal for his famous IPA at the Great American Beer Festival. EL readers voted Heist’s Peach Hefeweizen BEST Hefeweizen in the City. Join them for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a late night brew--seven days a week.

Olde Mecklenburg, Birdsong, NoDa, Triple C, and several local NC breweries, will be participating in the Whitewater Center’s “Brew Stash Bash” on June 15th. The Brew Stash Bash will have live music and starts at 11am.

For more information, go to the Whitewater Center’s website: USNWC. com and search for Brew Stash Bash.

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The Hand-Built View: Four Friends Brewing The Four Friends team is dedicated, if not driven; to provide quality craft beer to Charlotte citizens in its freshest possible condition. They literally BUILT their brewery in 2009 with their own hands, and from money out of our own pockets, so that they could start a craft beer scene in the Queen City. To Four Friends, Beer is King! They just released the SUNRYES Pale Ale. This modern twist on a traditional Irish Pale Ale is perfect for a hot summer day. For event updates, check their Facebook page.

10913 Office Park Dr. Charlotte 28273 | 704.233.7071 | FourFriendsBrewery.com The Unfiltered View: Birdsong Brewing Company The goal of Birdsong Brewing Company is to create outstanding unfiltered beer, to have a low impact on the environment, and to create personal relationships and ties to the local community. Every Wednesday at 6pm, their head brewer, Conor, takes customers on a tour and explains the Birdsong Brewing process, step by step. Birdsong’s most iconic pint is the Higher Ground IPA, and their unique Jalapeno Pale Ale is not to be missed. For summer, the best bet is the Free Will IPA, which has a floral and slightly citrusy hop aroma with a decent bitterness behind it.

2315 N. Davidson St. Charlotte 28205 | 704.332.1810 | BridSongBrewery.com No matter the view, Charlotte’s got a craft brew for you. Happy Tasting!

Elizabeth Dickinson, Contributing Writer

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A.W.O.L. Music Festival Mark your calendars for one of the best parties of the year. The A.W.O.L. Music Festival is back and will be better than ever on Saturday, July 13 at Symphony Park at Southpark Mall. This year festival will feature a stout lineup of local and regional acts such as Chris Cab, Simplified, DJ Tony Arzadon, Styles & Complete, Brandon Kirkley & The Firecrackers, Early Ray, XJ4000, and a few more, all captivating with the high energy show of arguably the best mash-up DJ of all time…Girl Talk.

They are adding some awesome amenities to enhance your overall experience, and let’s not forget the best part about the A.W.O.L. Music Festival…its BYOB. Yes you read that right… pack your cooler and enjoy one of the best days of the year.

Get the complete event info at AWOLcharlotte.com.

The Beer Store(s) There seems to be an epidemic of beverage stores popping up in Charlotte whose focus is on one type of beverage. These stores are unique establishments that specialize in selling, (surprise) BEER! However these establishments do not simply stock their shelves with Michelob Ultra and Bud light. The average beverage store stocks nearly 200 different varieties of local, domestic, and foreign brews. Similar to wine bars, these beer focused stores contain rows of different brands of brew but feature tables and couches as well. I visited three stores in the Charlotte area.

Carolina Beer Temple is located at 131-1C Matthews Station in Matthews across from the town hall. Clever owner Rob Jacik is a former Microsoft employee who decided to do something a bit a bit different and opened the store early May. Rob allows

his patrons to bring in food and even have delivered if necessary. Try the Kostel Rouge and the Son of a Peach. Both are great Summer time beverages. The store sits about 30 people with some outdoor seating as well. Even more impressive is Rob’s knowledge of all things beer and as well as North Carolina distribution law. Customers Jason and Christy Kurtz expressed to me how thrilled they are to have the store in Matthews. “Definitely better than driving all the way to NoDa, Matthews needed a place like this” said Jason. “Great place!” said Christy.

Good bottle in Southend at 125 Remount Road is a bit larger and has already has a loyal following from all over Charlotte and when you walk in you can see why, It’s literally overwhelming.

Chris Hunt the owner is a locally well known expert in brewery and it seems he developed a place that purposefully gives off the feel of a Hogwarts School for learning about Beer (not in a pretentious way). Armed with twelve taps and considerably larger than its counterpart in Matthews; Good Bottle boast brews from local Charlotte, regional and national brewers. Tucked in Southend not far from already well known establishments such as Mac’s Speed Shop, World of Beer and Common Market, Good Bottle is already a must see stop when bar hopping. You can enjoy your choice of bottles, cans, growlers, draft pints and draft half 71

pints. You would just be cheating yourself if you don’t try the NoDa Coco Loco. Notice the presence of locally brewed beers like IPA and Free Will Pale Ale from local Charlotte Birdsong Brewery.

Brawley’s Beverage is at 4620 Park Road. They even boast a nonalcoholic brew for dogs. This place is definitive “Old Skool”. The building is small and older but if you need a keg…

Brawley’s is your place.

Owner Mike Brawley clearly has kept things the same for years, and it WORKS; as I watched dozens of people go in and out with Kegs and cases on the Saturday prior to Memorial Day. Brawley’s seems to have the most brawny selection and variety compared to the others. The staff was friendly and helpful and if you are trying to find that hidden gem of a beer that you cannot locate at Common Market or Good Bottle, chances are, Mike will have it. One major difference from Brawley’s, Good Bottle and Carolina Beer Temple, Mike uses his cash register. The other places are a little more modern and use an Ipad for to ring up their beer savvy customers who can pay via credit/or debit card. Guess there’s no school like the old school.

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Stars Align at NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Newest Exhibit.

Facility unveils largest and most star-studded exhibit to date featuring more than 40 filmthemed artifacts The NASCAR Hall of Fame introduces its newest and largest exhibit in its three-year history, “Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” opens to the public May 17th. A never before seen look at NASCAR, the exhibit chronicles how the industry has influenced films, how NASCAR has promoted movies through sponsorship and how film has portrayed the sport’s legends over the years. With more than 40 artifacts on display, box office favorites represented include “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” Disney’s “Cars,” “Days of Thunder,” “Greased Lightning,” “Herbie Fully Loaded” and much more.

The new exhibit, located in the Great Hall within the NASCAR Hall of Fame, will open just in time for the excitement accompanying the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 18th and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26th at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” It opened on Friday, May 17th and will run through mid-October. For specific hours, visit NascarHall.com.

“This exhibit has an incredible universal appeal because movies have an extraordinary ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Winston Kelley, Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “When you pair that fascination with the allure of NASCAR, it becomes an engaging representation of the sport’s reach that embraces five decades of entertainment. It includes movies that have captured the sport’s intensity, parodied its celebrities and benefitted from the type of national exposure that only NASCAR can provide.”

Among the 40+ artifacts that encompass items such as driver uniforms, hoods, scripts, stills and original cars, the exhibit also boasts the largest number of cars featured in the Great Hall to date. The six on display had starring roles in movies and film promotion: • Cole Trickle’s City Chevrolet car from “Days of Thunder” (1990): Several real life NASCAR figures were the inspiration for the characters of “Days of Thunder” including Cole Trickle played by Tom Cruise, Harry Hogge played by Robert Duvall and Tim Daland played by Randy Quaid. The real life inspiration for each was driver Tim Richmond, crew chief Harry Hyde and team owner Rick Hendrick.

• Ricky Bobby’s Wonder Bread car from “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006): “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” was the mantra for Will Ferrell’s character Ricky Bobby, who drove this car during filming at Rockingham Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

• Herbie Volkswagen Beetle from “Herbie Fully Loaded” (2005): This car, complete with NASCAR racing components such as roll bars, a spoiler and racing slicks, reached speeds of more than 130 mph during filming at Auto Club Speedway in California.

• Doc Hudson car from Disney’s “Cars” (2006): The “Fabulous Hudson Hornet”-inspired car was built by Gunnar Racing, a private company in Palm Beach, Fla., as a tribute to Paul Newman and was driven at the “Cars” movie premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2006.

• 1962 Chevrolet built by Wendell Scott for “Greased Lightning” (1977): Based on the legacy of Wendell Scott, Warner Bros. commissioned Scott to build the car, which would be his last creation. To date, Scott is the only African American to win a premier series race and the first to be nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

• Jeff Gordon’s Jurassic Park car “T-Rex” promoting “Jurassic Park: The Ride” (1997): Built by Hendrick engineer Rex Stump and used to promote Universal Studios new “Jurassic Park”-themed ride, the car picked up the nickname “T-Rex.” Jeff Gordon dominated the 1997 All-Star Race to make it one of the most legendary cars in NASCAR history.

Tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame can be purchased by calling (877) 231-2010 or at NascarHall.com. General admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and military, $12.95 for children 5-12 and free for children younger than 5. Annual Memberships are available starting at $25 for children and $50 for adults. For updates and details about the NASCAR Hall of Fame, guests can visit NascarHall.com, Facebook.com/NascarHall or follow @NascarHall on Twitter.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Live Performances in Charlotte As home to the Northwest School of Arts and the Art Institute, it’s no wonder Charlotte is host to a diverse range of live arts performances. Over the course of summer, there are plenty of events at venues such as Ovens Auditorium and Knight Theater, with several well-renowned productions coming through town. Of these, you’ll find shows that range from light-hearted renditions of beloved TV shows and films, thought-inducing dramas, and plays on fantasy. No matter whether you’re looking for a family night or an evening on the town, our theaters have a lot to offer!

Catch Me If You Can If you’ve ever dreamed of reclaiming your youth and running away to create a brand new, glamorous life for yourself, then Catch Me If You Can is perfect for fulfilling that fantasy. The story follows a teenage boy by the name of Frank Abagnale, who runs away to claim notoriety, fortune, and the girl he’s always dreamed of by posing as a variety of characters – including a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. As one might expect, along the way he runs into trouble with the FBI and becomes a man on the run,

leading viewers to wonder – will he pull through? The show consists of high energy, smart choreography, poppy song numbers, and a character you’ll be rooting for until the very end.

Catch Me If You Can opens on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. at the Belk Theater and runs through Sunday, June 9.

Northwest School of the Arts presents: The Color Purple The Color Purple, based on the award winning novel by Alice Walker, follows a young, African-American girl by the name of Celie, who has lived a hard and oppressed life at the hands of her abusive father and, later, her husband. The story takes place in the Deep South, chronicling the racism and sexism the characters face – and how they overcome it. As the first high school to earn the rights to perform the Broadway version of The Color Purple, the Northwest School of the Arts more than just does the production justice, utilizing the opportunity to showcase their passion and their natural talent. Not only is the school one of only two schools with the rights to the play, but they are also allowed to use props from the original Broadway production. Students sing and dance in southern 1930’s period dress, so practiced and convincing that it is hard to believe they are not already on Broadway.

The show will open on Sunday, June 16 at 4 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium.

The Broadway Dolls Mixing the classics with the contemporary, from 1960’s influences to modern pop to classic show tunes, The Broadway Dolls put on a show that anyone can enjoy. Composed of performers from hit Broadway musicals, The Broadway Dolls are a talented group of women who can sing and dance in a variety of styles. Numbers consist of anything from ballet routines, Lady Gaga songs mashed up with a retro edge, modern choreography from the latest pop sensations, tap dance, and songs from productions such as The Wizard of Oz, providing a show that is both sensual and classy.

The Broadway Dolls will be at the McGlohon Theater for one night only on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam Renowned troupe Cirque du Soleil will be returning to Charlotte with their classic show Quidam, a journey that blends fantasy with remarkable acrobatics and an imagination that artistically conveys the world of the young, lonely Zoé. In true Cirque du

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Soleil fashion, Quidam employs a talented cast of 52 acrobats, musicians, and actors to portray these larger-than-life characters, performing jaw-dropping feats from the graceful aerial contortion in silk to juggling to Spanish webs. What sets Quidam apart and brings viewers in is the use of modern, everyday clothing and traits in the performers, allowing the audience to imagine the possibilities and come to understand that seeing is believing.

Quidam will open on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena and will play through Sunday, July 7.

The Lion King It’s been six years since The Lion King has made an appearance in Charlotte, but the acclaimed Broadway production is returning August 6 at the Belk Theater! Experience the Disney classic from a new perspective, from the cleverly designed set and vivid colors mimicking the great pride lands to the culturally inspired costumes, bringing beauty and drama to the beloved characters. Performers don stilts and masks to complete the look and move with grace, evoking their token animals so clearly through each motion and dance that it will take your breath away. Songs performed include the renowned opening sequence “The Circle of Life” as well as “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” All in all, The Lion King is perfect for any lover of theater, whether young or old.

The Lion King opens Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. and will run through Sunday, September 1.

I Love Lucy Live On Stage If you’re nostalgic for the golden years of Hollywood – or are looking for a family-friendly night on the town – then the production of I Love Lucy by Blumenthal Performing Arts is an ideal pick. The show completely immerses you in the 50’s, from the show’s beloved characters – Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel – to the replication of vintage commercials and lively jingles. To top it off, the show portrays two episodes of the original I Love Lucy show, the actors and actresses perfectly capturing the characters we’ve all come to know and love! All in all, I Love Lucy Live on Stage is a terrific way to time travel – or just escape.

The show will open on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knight Theater and will play through Sunday, August 18.

Sarah Hudson, Entertainment Contributor

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Charlotte Roller Girls One Kick Butt League The 2013 Sports season has started for our very own sports team! Not the Bobcats, um Hornets, not the Panthers…no, not the Checkers either. It’s the season for The Queen City’s own Charlotte Roller Girls to whip it (pun intended) into action. A league all its own, this sport has all of the best classic sports league elements, Refs, Fans, Stats and not to mention it’s a full on organization, probably better organized than the NFL and NBA put together. The amazing part is one key element no other athletic league or association can claim….they’re all superheroes. You read right, SUPERHEROES! In that these women lead completely different full time lives off the track.

Okay, so maybe we should back it up a bit and give a brief outline of how the sport works. Roller derby takes place on a flat skate track. The game is played in two 30 minute periods and is a series of races between two teams of five players – three Blockers, one Pivot and one Jammer (scorer). Each play is called a jam and lasts up to two minutes. The Jammer is the only player able to score points. Their goal is to become the first player to legally pass all opposing players in the pack. Blockers attempt to stop the other team’s Jammer while propelling their own forward. The Pivots act like the pace car in a NASCAR race and control the speed of the pack while also acting as a blocker. Even though a bout may appear to be a no-holds-barred free-for-all, the sport is governed by a strict set of rules.

Our Charlotte Roller Girls (CLTRG) league is comprised of two interleague teams, the All-Stars and the B-Dazzlers, team placement is based on skill level. An

athletically-focused organization, CLTRG was established in 2006 and admitted in June 2011 as a Full Member League of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Roller Girls may be theatrical and highly individual, but first and foremost they are athletes and team players. While speaking with some of the All Stars and B-Dazzlers, I learned one main factor they’d like to convey to those not in the know about the derby…they are ATHLETES, not a movie version of girls in fishnets and glitter, this is a tough sport that takes endurance and dedication. Yea, you may see some fishnets and glitter, but it’s more a reflection of the individuals’ personality and flair than it is necessary to barrel through opposing players.

Now back to why these players are modern day superheroes….Wonder women if you will.

Chris “Tasty Murder” Armstrong, a mother, a B-Dazzler co-captain with the league for 2 years, works full time at a Pediatric rehab center tenderly caring for children by day, and competing fiercely in derby by day, night and in between; also she’s the Head of Events within the league itself. Genea “Just Swan” Swan, didn’t don a name, she’s “Just Swan”, also a B-Dazzler, she is a housewife and mother of 2. Just Swan handles Public Relations for the teams; she also juggles her time between her day life and derby life. Lorissa “Give em Hell Vetica” joined the B-Dazzlers in 2011 all the way from South Africa (and UK) is a Jammer and part of the Marketing team as well as a League Liaison. Hell Vetica is the owner of her own web design company. Lastly, I spoke with Meredith “Hellin Felon” Leber a Blocker and Jammer, is an All Star who has been with the team since 2006 and is now the Vice President of the CLTRG’s, she also works full time for leading business Technology Company. She summed up well, the overall consensus that “this is a REAL sport; they are REAL athletes, who are as diverse within the team as they are in their everyday professions, and are wholly committed to derby, family, fans and their community”. Being skater-operated means that they do everything from websites and promotions to bout posters and community service; dedicated to our community they offer support through volunteerism, donations, and partnerships with local charitable organizations. They work with numerous charities year-round and a portion of proceeds from home bouts supports local causes.

They look tough (and they are fierce on the track) but when the skates come off, they are our neighbors. Living and working among us. They find time to do what is necessary and do what they love…derby. A well-oiled machine, our Charlotte Roller Girls are an impressive force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the efforts of their dedicated organization comprised of skaters, officials and volunteers, your derby experience is sure to be high excitement and high energy.

They are Fiercely Competitive. Community Focused, they are your Charlotte Roller Girls. So support your team and check ‘em out.

You Only Die Once.

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Teka Rose, Contributing Writer

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Alive After Five is every Thursday at the EpiCentre

and is how the city kick-starts the weekend in style!

Alive After Five As Charlotte’s largest weekly happy hour and free entertainment celebration, Alive After Five provides a destination for friends and co-workers to gather and unwind while enjoying great live music, tasty beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. With its prominent location in the EpiCentre, it’s close to other great restaurants, bars and shopping, Alive After Five is the Launchpad for your summers nightlife and entertainment.

Thursday, June 6: Funky Monks

Thursday, August 8: Early Ray

Thursday, June 13: Liquid Pleasure

Thursday, August 15: The Waiting

Thursday, June 20: We Got the Beat/

Thursday, August 22: Draw the Line

Thursday, June 27: 20 Ride

Thursday, August 29: Ken Knox & Co.

Thursday, July 3: Right To Party

Thursday, September 5: Mo Money

Thursday, July 10: Same As It Ever Was

Thursday, September 12: Fantasy

Thursday, July 18: Who’s Bad

Thursday, September 19: Trial By Fire

Thursday, July 25: The Breakfast Club

Thursday, September 26: Simplified

Thursday, August 1: Ill Communication

Chelsa Bain THE ALL-AMERICAN COUNTRY GIRL THAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT! If you don’t recognize our “Cover Girl” Chelsea Bain, you soon will. She is an up and coming Country Music Artist. We had a last minute opportunity of meeting her, and having the pleasure of her to be on our June issue. A big thanks to Jim Merrill with JMT Photographer and Erica Arcilesi with Salon e Arcilesi for clearing their schedule to make it happen!

Chelsea Bain is as comfortable on a horse as she is on a motorcycle racing through the Arizona desert, and the 10time equestrian champion approaches her career as a singer/songwriter with the fire of an athlete. Her fiery up tempo new single, “James Dean,” just shipped to country radio.

It was written by Luke Sheets and Kata Rhe Gillespie, the new release fits Chelsea like she had written it herself and is the first single on Jobe Entertainment.

Chelsea’s new album is being produced

by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stan Lynch and Billy Chapin, who were also the creative team behind Don Henley’s upcoming release.

Photo by James Patrick

Where Chelsea is most comfortable is on stage dazzling crowds with her explosive performances. Rare for any artist – let alone a new country artist – Chelsea is firmly entrenched in the auto racing world, spending close to 30 weekends a year performing on the Coca Cola stage at NASCAR and NHRA races.

This past week, Chelsea and her band headed to Charlotte for NASCAR’s premiere Speed Street events, beginning with a performance at The North Carolina Lottery 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race on Friday, May 17th then they performed at the NASCAR All Star Race on the 18th and additional performances and events lead up to a performance prior to the Coca Cola 600 Sprint Cup Race on Sunday, May 26th.

Chelsea is very busy aside from performing at 22 NASCAR Sprint Cup Races this year; she is developing her own apparel line and retail branding initiative. She is launching a branding relationship with Bass Pro Shops. She is being featured musically on ISC’s Motor Racing Network, and weekly e-blasts to more than 4 million NASCAR fans through The Official NASCAR Members Club. She has licensed her music for broadcasts of NASCAR, the NFL, MLB, & the NHL Stanley Cup Play-Offs on FOX, SPEED TV, DIRECTV, and FSN. To learn more about Chelsea, or keep up with tour dates, hear her music and more, visit ChelseaBainMusic.com.

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Electric Run

Electric Run™ is a 5k run, show, participation art, and a celebration of life. Incredibly talented artists and lighting technicians with experience creating beautiful art and light works at Coachella, DreamWorks Animations, Disney, and some of Vegas’ hottest shows have come together to create a world that will fill you with wonder. It will be here in Charlotte on Friday, June 26th at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

PARTICIPATION ART / WHAT TO WEAR The Electric Run is a show; the course is the set and the participants are the cast! Come let your light shine and your creative juices flow. Add your own creative spark by dressing up in other-worldly costumes that glow, shine, blink, and dazzle. Show them all what you’ve got!

LIGHTING ELEMENTS The Electric Run travels to nearly 40 cities across the country, from Seattle to San Diego and from Boston to Miami. Each course will have 5-10 distinct lighting experiences which will include different artistic elements and different moods. Some will be very energetic others will be more ethereal. Their in-house DJ’s will be working with their Art and Lighting Directors to create custom mixes that work with the visual mood in each world.

Each event is unique. Depending on the event you participate in you may experience many of the following: • Glowing neon trees changing colors to match the music • Tunnels with dancing patterns and figures on the walls, ceilings, and floors • Tunnels of light created by a rainbow of lasers • Glowing arches and columns • Glowing arches changing color in tempo • Colored fountains dancing to the beat • Entire buildings lit so brightly that they can be seen from space • And so much more.

Whatever event you participate in, we promise that it will transport you to a new world of light and sound™ unlike anything you’ve ever seen or experienced.

You can participate as an individual, or gather your friends together and participate as a team of 4 or more. Teams save $5 per person.

INDIVIDUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS 55.00 Per person until 11:59 pm July 4th 60.00 Per person until 11:59 pm July 18th 70.00 Per person until the day of the event TEAMS OF 4 OR MORE 50.00 Per person until 11:59 pm July 4th 55.00 Per person until 11:59 pm July 18th 65.00 Per person until the day of the event You can sign up at Active.com, just search for Electric Run. In addition to an incredible event with a stunning one of a kind light show, participants will receive these high quality items: • High quality cotton-poly event shirts custom designed by Neff. Shirts come in men’s and women’s cuts (that’s right ladies, no baggy boy shirts for you!)

• LED bracelet • Glow necklace • Glow sunglasses Finish Line Celebration The lights and sounds will kick up a notch as you cross the finish line. Neon trees, glowing arches, lasers, glowing beach balls and other lighting effects will all dance to the music celebrating your return. Stay and dance as long as you like as DJs will mix the latest EDM tunes from the main stage.

Steve Caldwell, Publisher

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