Whoppers and Beers

Get a cool beer thanks to BK's aluminum cans.

By Kia O. Moore (kia@mingleberry.com)

Burgers and beers: a prime example of a true American meal.

Burger King is blending two of America’s favorite taste and serving it up in a matter of minutes. Next month, Burger King plans to open a Whopper Bar in sexy South Beach Miami, Fla. Those in Germany, Singapore, and Venezuela have been enjoying the combination since summer 2009. The Florida location serves as a test-run for the American Whopper Bar franchise. If all goes well, BK plans to launch the next Whopper Bars in Las Vegas, New York City and Los Angeles.

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Kids love living the nightlife too

By Kia O. Moore (kia@mingleberry.com)

Have a night out on the town with the family.

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, located at 130 North Tryon Street, will host exciting Kids’ Night activities for six upcoming shows this winter. These special events are a wonderful way to permit children ages 14 and younger the chance to enjoy the upscale nightlife that the Queen City has to offer. The Center allows children to become actively engaged in the Charlotte art scene.

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2009 Queen City Awards Winners

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Artist of the Year (Male): Cutty Boy

Hip Hop Artist of the Year (Female): Shelly B

Hip Hop Group of the Year: Tripple Threat

R&B

R&B Artist of the Year (Male): Joe Barrino

R&B Artist of the Year (Female): Neesha

R&B Band: Intertwyne

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The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: A Stylish World AIDS Day Event

Charlotte’s First Official Holiday Party of the Season Benefiting AIDS/HIV Awareness and Education

Charlotte, NC—November 20, 2009— Ladies, are you ready to rock your sleekest pair of red stilettos? Guys, do you have just the right red tie to wow the crowd. JSW Media Group in association with The Red Pump Project is proud to host “The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: an evening of art, fashion, food and music to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009. This year’s gala will take place the evening of December 1, 2009 at the elegant Palmer Building (2601 East Seventh Street near Uptown Charlotte) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The night will feature an awards ceremony where author DeVondia Roseborough will be honored for her fearless commitment to community activism with the inaugural “Red Pump Award.” Roseborough is the author of “Put it on Paper,” a nonfiction memoir describing her life before HIV and after AIDS, and founder of The Rasberrirose Foundation, a 501c (3) nonprofit organization whose focus is to minister to teenage girls aged 10-18, struggling from self-esteem, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.

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“We Stand 4 The Youth: Stop the Violence Skate Party”

(November 27th, 2009– Charlotte) – JazzUndaground and Pynk Chocolate Events, Inc and the W.E. Foundation, Inc. have partnered with Carolina Family Alliance, Inc. to encourage children to prosper and understand there is a life without violence. This event will allow these children to be free and enjoy the gift of life…Laughter!

Free Skate Party will be offered from Noon-2 p.m. on Friday, November 27th, 2009. Starlight Roller Rink is located at 8830 E w T Harris Blvd, Charlotte.

This Free Roller-skating party offered to the first one hundred children residing in Shelters, Foster Care Agencies, DSS, Mental Health agencies or involvement with local Domestic Violence Agencies. This is an effort to bring smiles to the children affected by domestic violence, homelessness and troubled families.

GO HERE to register for this event http://pynk-chocolate-events.ticketleap.com

THE E AGENCY REVS UP FOR A LAUNCH PARTY

(CHARLOTTE, NC) November 16, 2009 – The E Modeling Agency of Charlotte is set to host a Launch Party this Friday night at the Suite Nightclub in Uptown, Charlotte. The music and models event will raise money for a good cause as the proceeds from the event will go to Amped-4-A-Cure, a group dedicated to raising funds to support cancer research through the universal language of music.

The elegant Suite Nightclub is located at 210 East Trade Street in the trendy EpiCentre. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. and a large, distinguished guest list are expected to attend. The E Modeling Agency, hosts of the event, hope to bring awareness to a good cause, as well as shining some light on some elegant models, great entertainment and musical acts.

“We couldn’t be more excited about our launch party,” said Patricia Woo, Agency Director of the E Modeling Agency. “There has been a lot of planning and hard work in bringing this event together. Knowing that it supports a great cause just makes it all the more rewarding and worthwhile to all of us. People should come out, meet some great new friends, listen to some excellent music and support a good cause” she added.
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The E Agency of Charlotte is located at 135 West Morehead Street in the shadow of the Uptown District. E is home to over 100 regional models from the Queen City and even as far away as Atlanta, GA and Texas. The agency specializes in bringing top talent to clients both large and small. Contacted on a daily basis for fashion shoots, television and film work and brand ambassadorship, The E Agency is continuously searching for top talent to represent both genders and all age groups in a host of varied promotional genres.

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About The E Agency
The E Agency is a modeling and talent representation agency dedicated to providing the best talent available to clients in the fashion, television/film and print industries. The agency is committed to representing their talent with integrity, intelligence, class and beauty. If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with The E Agency Director, Patricia Woo, please contact us at 800/322.6814 or visit www.modelinge.com.

About the Suite at EpiCentre Nightclub
The Suite at EpiCentre Nightclub is Charlotte’s newest club lounge. Sporting a wrap-around outdoor deck and spacious dance floor, The Suite hosts several parties both private and public. They can be visited on the web at: www.suitecharlotte.com.

About Amped-4-A-Cure
Founded in 2007, Amped-4-A-Cure is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support cancer research through the universal language of music. It is more than just a series of benefit concerts, it’s a movement. The American Association for Cancer Research is their main beneficiary. They can be visited on the web at: www.amped4acure.org.

Gospel Benefit Concert

Charlotte, NC (November 16, 2009) – To Serve With Love Ministries, Inc. will host its Inaugural Gospel Benefit Concert on Friday, November 20, 2009 during National Homelessness Awareness Week. The concert begins at 7pm and will be held at ALIVE located at 2909 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205. Tickets are on sale now through ALIVE (www.alivenoda.com) and To Serve With Love (www.toservewithlove.org) Prices range from $10 General Seating to $35 VIP Seating.

The Gospel Benefit Concert includes performances by local Gospel artists - Patrick Love, Tawanda Robbins, Voices of Hope Recovery Choir and Adoration.

Patrick Love, a native of Charlotte, NC, is the founder of “Wind of the Spirit Music & Arts Fellowship” and is also the founder and director of the groups “Spirit of David” and “RUACH.” Patrick received the GMWA “Song of the Year” in 1998, for “He’s a Keeper” recorded by Rodney Bryant and CCMC. “He’s a Keeper” was also nominated for the 1998 Soul Train Music Award “Song the Year.”

Tawanda Robbins, a native of Charlotte, NC, is an anointed psalmist and gifted songwriter; who recently released her debut recording- Intimate with God’s Spirit under independent music label TL Music Group, LLC. Tawanda has traveled the country with a mission to charge the atmosphere with the undiluted richness of the word of God and ignite a release of relationship with God throughout the world. Tawanda will challenge everything you thought you knew about inspirational music.

Voices of Hope Recovery Choir, Inc. was founded on September 11, 1999 in Charlotte, NC by Michael Harris, Steve Humphrey and Sylvester Pankey. The 23 member choir travels to churches, detoxification centers, shelters, treatment centers and businesses. Voice of Hope Recovery Choir has made over 850 appearances.
Adoration was formed in June of 2008 in Charlotte, NC. Today, Adoration consists of six members: Tomekya Johnson and Maria Baker, BJ Greene, Vassie Lloyd, Christina Richardson, and Sherrii Webb. All of the members of the group, including the managers and music director are members of Chappell Memorial Baptist Church.

To Serve With Love Ministries, Inc. is a 501© 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. All donations will be used to build, support and maintain our programs and services as outlined in our vision and mission statements.

Meet Charlotte’s Most Eligible Bachelors

Are You a Woman Who Jams? NABFEME Charlotte Seeks Hot Female Artists for Talent Showcase

CHARLOTTE, NC-October 14, 2009- The Charlotte Network of The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME) will hold auditions for its next “Women Who Jam” concert on October 27, 2009 at PJ’s Coffee & Lounge from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. NABFEME Charlotte is seeking the best and brightest female independent artists in the Greater Charlotte Metropolitan area to grace the stage.

“Women Who Jam” is one of NABFEME Charlotte’s signature events and serves to highlight female music artists in an entertaining and supportive atmosphere. Those interested in auditioning for the main show are asked to bring a photo, bio or press kit, and be prepared to sing a one to two- minute selection of their choosing a cappella. The actual “Women Who Jam” concert will occur on Thursday, November 12, 2009. The location will be announced at a later date.

In addition to providing a viable platform for the artists to showcase their talents, NABFEME Charlotte will be accepting donations for Amped 4-A-Cure, an initiative providing support to cancer research through the universal language of music. Can goods and other non perishable items will also be collected for those in need.

PJ’s Coffee & Lounge is located at 210 East Trade Street on the first floor of the EpiCentre in Uptown Charlotte. Admission is free and open to the public. To sign up for an audition time slot, contact Jessica Macks at jmacks@nabfemecharlotte.com. For all other inquiries, contact Jameka Whitten at jwhitten@nabfemecharlotte.com.

About NABFEME Charlotte
NABFEME is the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment™ a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the support and empowerment of women of color in recorded music, the media and related entertainment industry fields. NABFEME is committed to the development of support programs and the creation of alliances that will assist our members in achieving their personal and professional goals. Founded October 2006, the Charlotte Network of NABFEME is committed to building a Network of professionals, students, and community entertainment leaders that will bring synergy to the Charlotte entertainment industry. info@nabfemecharlotte.com

About Amped 4-A-Cure
Amped 4-A-Cure’s mission is simple: to raise funds to support cancer research through the universal language of music. Donations and proceeds generated from fundraising efforts go towards Amped-4-A-Cure’s 2009 beneficiary, The American Association for Cancer Research. To learn more, visit www.amped4acure.org.