Morningside Neighborhood Association

06.14.2008

MNA Events

PRESENTS
Strike Up the Band '08 - A Celebration of Music & Arts

Over 25 bands & 50 artists
The Plaza Central Business District

Saturday, June 14, 2008
6pm to 11pm
WEBSITE

EVENTS SCHEDULE: (updated 6/1)

"Hannibal: An Intimate Evening of Magic"
Hair Klaudt, 1318-A8 Central Avenue
Midnight, Saturday, June 14
This is not your kid's magic show.
Cost: Free. Donations for charity accepted.
 
Pre-Colombian Mural by Carlos Herrera Burgos
Pura Vida Worldly Art!  1521 Central Ave.
All day (all of June actually)
ASC recipient and self-taught Peruvian artist Carlos Herrera Burgos,
uses pre-Colombian symbols and images to illustrate how Charlotte has become a melting pot.
Cost: FREE
 
Open Acoustic Jam
Pura Vida Worldly Art!  1521 Central Ave.
9:00 pm 'til, Saturday, June 14
Open Acoustic Jam
Cost: FREE
 
Tribal Belly-Dancing w/Amy White
Pura Vida Worldly Art!  1521 Central Ave.
TBD, Saturday, June 14
Tribal belly-dancing troupe performs
Cost: FREE
 
Charlotte Roller Girls at City Supply Co.
City Supply Company, 1219 Thomas Avenue
7pm to 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: Donations Accepted
 
L.A. Tool & Die
Cars Can Be Blue
Embarrassing Fruits
Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St.
10PM, Saturday, June 14
Local and Regional Indie-Rock
Cost: $5 21+ ($8 18-20)

The Loose Lugnuts
The Thirsty Beaver, 1225 Central Avenue
8pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: FREE

Over the Edge
Hair Klaudt and Beadlush, 1318-8A Central Avenue
7pm to 11pm, Saturday, June 14
A night of cutting edge art in paint, glass and jewelry to adorn you and your life
Cost: FREE

Bar-b-que in the Parking Lot
The Rib Place, 1300 Central Avenue
6pm to 11pm, Saturday, June 14

Open Play "Cornhole"
Shine Salon, 1900 Commonwealth Avenue
7pm to 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: FREE

Portraits and Caricatures by Leon Miller
The Queen's Gallery, 1212 The Plaza, 704.372.2993
Time TBA, Saturday, June 14
Quick and entertaining mementos. These make great gifts
Cost: Determined by size

Outdoor Arts and Crafts Marketplace
The Queen's Gallery, 1212 The Plaza
6pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Open to all artists. Call 704.371.3025 to reserve space.

Live Music with Mike Strauss
Georgetown Day Spa, 1213 Thomas Avenue
7pm, Saturday, June 14
Local musician and Americana songwriter Mike Strauss performs
 
Lin Ford Custom Jewelry
The Queen's Gallery, 1212 The Plaza  704.372.2993
6pm-11pm, Saturday, June 14
Hand-crafted custom beaded jewelry
Cost: determined by piece

Shuffleboard and Dancing
ZadaJanes, 1601 Central Avenue
7pm-11pm, Saturday, June 14
Shuffleboard and Dancing on the Patio with Special Guest DJ
Cost: FREE

The Hot Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Salon, 1318-E1 Central Avenue
6pm-10pm, Saturday, June 14
Hot dogs served by the "Fabulous Divas"
Cost: Hot Dogs, $1

Live Music
The Graduate Food and Pub, 1308 The Plaza
7pm until, Saturday, June 14
Live music and visual art by urban art crew God City
Cost:

Charlotte Comedy Theater
Inside The Graduate Food and Pub, 1308 The Plaza
8pm and 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Comedy improv with two great shows - stop off after The Krawl!!!
Cost:

Chair Massages "On the House"
Hair Klaudt, 1318-A8 Central Avenue
7pm - 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Graduates of Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
offering complimentary 10-minute chair massages
Cost: ABSOLUTELY free. No tips, no donations accepted

Vintage Car Show
Retro Eyecandy Vintage, 919 Central Avenue
7pm - 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Bring out your "cool ride" and hang out at Retro Eyecandy
Cost: Free

"The Honey Harlows"
Retro Eyecandy Vintage, 919 Central Avenue
7pm - 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: Free

Live Music with Lunch Money
Plaza Midwood Branch Library, 1623 Central Avenue
7pm, Saturday, June 14
Bring your kids to a concert just for them with songs about cookies and tricycles and nightlights!
Cost: Free

Spa Art
Georgetown Day Spa, 1213 Thomas Avenue
Saturday, June 14
Artist Brooke Colby will present her work
Cost: Free

Live Music by "Hot Wax"
Fuel Pizza, 1501 Central Avenue
8pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: Free

Open Mic w/Brett Greer
Tommy's Pub, 2007 Central Avenue
7pm until, Saturday, June 14
Local country musician and songwriter, Brett Greer, performs. Other musicians encouraged to sit in.
Cost: Free (tips for musicians appreciated)

Mother Moon Medicine Readings, Spiritual Counseling & Medicine Healings
Tribal Wisdom, 1525 Central Avenue
10am - 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Native American Medicine Woman Consultations
Cost: $100, full hour. $50, 1/2 hour

Children's Craft Table
Tribal Wisdom, 1525 Central Avenue
4pm - 10pm, Saturday, June 14
Children of all ages can make Native crafts.
Cost: Free

Need a body/spirit tune-up?
Tribal Wisdom, 1525 Central Avenue
4pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Get an astrological chart reading followed by a customized sound therapy demonstration
Cost: Free. Donations are accepted

Live Music
The Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Stage behind Common Market & Boris and Natasha
6pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Featuring local band, "Crisis" at 10pm
Cost: Free

Live DJ's and Music
The Morningside Neighborhood Association Stage - Family Dollar parking lot
6pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Featuring local band, "Broken Strings" at 10pm
Cost: Free

Big Mamma D's House of Burlesque
Creation Restaurant, 1221 The Plaza
11pm, Saturday, June 14
featuring Big Mamma D, Cherri Muffin, Rae Vermouth, Fanny Peters, Johnny Anonymous
Cost: Free

Sultan's Tent Hookah Lounge
Glossy, 2001 Commonwealth
6pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14

Special Guest DJ's
Central Records, 1514 Central Avenue
7pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: Free

Come get Lei'd at 1111 Central Avenue
The shops of 1111 Central Avenue - Envy, Paragon Salon, Uptown Magazine, Yoga One
7pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Cost: Free

Live Music
American Beauty Garden Center, 1331 Central Avenue
6pm - 11pm, Saturday, June 14
Featuring:
Drat!, The Smoking Rocks, The Red and The Black, Murdercycle, Squelcht, DJ Richie Da Kid, Moelassiz

(Please check back often as many more events will be added)