Around Charlotte This Week

MUSIC: Travis Porter at Alive
Thursday, Dec. 24… By Anita overcash Wanna get out and do something — besides the whole church thing — on Christmas Eve? If so, Alive will be having its “Official All The Way Turnt Up Christmas Eve Bash” for those of you who like hip-hop and rap vibes. The festivities are set to feature a live performance by Travis Porter, in addition to music from DJ Midnyte. Alive, 2909 N. Davidson St. For more information, call 919-522-4462, 704-905-9120, or 704-492-8528….

MUSIC: Telepath at Neighborhood Theatre
Monday, Dec. 28… By Anita overcash The three piece Philly-based band, known as Telepath, delivers multi-layered groove sounds, with touches of electro and Middle-Eastern flair (Just take a listen to “Subterfuge”). The group will visit Charlotte for a performance at Neighborhood Theatre tonight. With Dubconscious. $12. 9:30 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com….

HOLIDAY: Christmas Day
Friday, Dec. 25… By Anita overcash Halo, the first nightclub to take over the NC Music Factory, will be hosting its “Christmas Champagne Jam,” featuring $4 champagne all night long, tonight. Folks can bring a can of food and get in free — not to mention this is the perfect getaway for those of you trapped in a house full of relatives. Halo, 820 Hamilton St. 704-246-1752. www.haloclt.com….

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Charlotte Critic has lived in Charlotte for 5 years. My backgroundis in Italian food, latin food and the restaurants of New York and Miami. I believe that value and large portion is as important as all other aspects of dining. I love a huge meatball sub as well as fine dining.