We are excited to host a live art and jazz trio on Trade & Tryon on November the 19th. In co-operation with Trafk Media we’ve brought the Ocie Davis group together with the good folks from Ink Bot Printing to put together a memorable afternoon affair. Samples of Ink Bot’s work are...

On four hours of sleep, life can start to look a little hazy. Or maybe it was just the smoke. There I was, at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning, camped out in a parking lot surrounded by meat-filled grills and a team of unshowered men who, it was safe to assume, were also meat-filled. Sitting there clutching...

Black metal inspires confliction. So does “Until The Light Takes Us,” a documentary about Norwegian black metal, in which filmmakers Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewel go directly to the figureheads of the sound, the style and the controversy of what is arguably heavy metal’s most extreme derivation. Developed...

The glitterati started Fashion Night Out in 2009 in New York City as an attempt to jump-start the fashion and retail economy. In 2010, Charlotte’s version hit the NC Music Factory in a big way. With a fashion show in the front plaza of the Factory and the after-party at Butter, attendees were treated...

Party goers collectively wished Enso a happy first birthday, and we were there to celebrate the exotic affair. Naked sushi and nearly topless geishas beautified the inside of owner’s Erez and Pete’s place, while ninjas prowled the outdoors. VIPs enjoyed special treatment and everyone else was...

Location: 210 E. Trade St. (in the Epicenter). First impression: Elegant. Stylish. A restaurant fit for a very special occasion. Waitstaff: Warm and welcoming. Well-trained in the art of making the guest feel special. Knowledgeable. Wine list: Extensive and unusual. Cuisine: Asian fusion. Group choices:...