The Kemet School Non-Profit Corporation invites you to join us for an evening of good music, food and fun at The Charlotte Museum of History. This will be a chance for you to satisfy your pallet and love of delectable dishes as we showcase one of Charlotte, North Carolina’s premiere culinary artists, Chef Imani. The Kemet School’s mission is to bring educational awareness and cultural expression to those less exposed, organized as a community of artists, musicians, dancers, dramatists, writers, and chefs. The Kemet School’s approach emphasizes awareness through educational and cultural programs.
Allow us to receive your support as Chef Imani makes his way into your hearts with his exquisite Soul Fusion Cuisine. We the Kemet School Non-Profit Corporation wants the Charlotte Community to assist in extending the “Connecting to the Cultural Corridor” into North Carolina. The Gullah/Geechee Nation of the Lowcountry in South Carolina has included the Pee Dee Area of South Carolina as part of the “Cultural Corridor,” which begins in Jacksonville, Florida and includes areas throughout the diaspora. This event is sponsored by the Kemet School Non-Profit Corp, please consider a $22.00 donation if you cannot attend.
UNCC Fashion Show
On Friday March 16th, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Lucas Room, Cone Center at UNCC the Honors program is hosting the UNCC Fashion Show At 7:30 pm
The evening will include performances by up and coming musicians, Brandon Kirkley and Egypt Baskett. Afterwards the audience will be treated to the designs of local fashion designers Gone Ape, Alta~Cation, and boutique J.T Posh.
Admission is $5 Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society
“The Paintings of Scott Avett: Exploring Story and Spirituality,” an exhibit of the paintings of Scott Avett, artist, musician and founding member of The Avett Brothers.
The general public; Friends and supporters of The Educational Center and Empathinc.
Saturday, February 25, 10 am - 4 pm
The Morrison condominiums, located at 532 Governor Morrison Street in Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood
In 2003, a young painter named Scott Avett walked into artist Tom Schulz’s Empathinc. gallery in Charlotte, NC. The two quickly realized they shared many of the same ideas about art. They both valued the collaborative and spiritual aspects of the creative process; and they both saw their work as open-ended narratives – layered stories that would grow richer as they were shared. In 2011, wishing to continue those early conversations about faith, fine art and storytelling, Schulz and his wife, Rev. Sheila Ennis, envisioned this event as a way to share Avett’s work, as well as the work of Charlotte-based non-profit, The Educational Center.
Original works and commemorative posters ($50) will be available for sale.
Celebrate National Margarita Day at Vida
Proceeds from event will benefit Habitat for Humanity
Margarita fans typically don’t need an excuse to enjoy their favorite beverage, but Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina is providing a little extra incentive to celebrate the cocktail next week and it’s all for a good cause.
National Margarita Day is Wednesday, February 22, and Vida is commemorating the occasion with an all-day celebration featuring four of its most popular handcrafted cocktails – $5 Frozen Margaritas, $6 Vida margaritas, $7 Partita Margaritas and $8 Pomegranate Margaritas.
The uptown restaurant will also donate $1 from each of the featured margaritas sold on National Margarita Day to Habitat for Humanity.
“We are excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity for our National Margarita Day celebration,” said Andrea Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager at Vida. “Drinking our handcrafted margaritas for a good cause and giving back to an organization that does a lot of for our community brings that much more excitement to Margarita Day at Vida.”
Habitat for Humanity seeks to transform lives by partnering with families and the community to create and preserve affordable home ownership solutions. Habitat was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live and the organization builds home for people in need regardless of race or religion. Additional information about Habitat for Humanity Charlotte is available at HabitatCharlotte.org.
Vida is located on the main level of EpiCentre, 210 E Trade Street in uptown Charlotte.
¡bienvenido a casa! Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina serves imaginative concepts using locally grown and harvested ingredients prepared in a traditional, old-world Mexican style with a contemporary twist. At Vida, bold, deliciously unexpected flavors are presented with refreshing style, alongside signature Skinny Margaritas, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive list of tequilas. With its warm, inviting atmosphere, specialty Mexican fare, hospitality and impeccable service, Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina offers a distinctive experience for its guests. Vida is evolved Mexican cuisine.
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AOC Unveils 27-inch High Definition LED Monitor with 2ms Response Time
AOC’s e2752Vh combines solid performance, impressive image quality and energy efficiency into one sleek display
Fremont, Calif. – February 15, 2012– AOC, the worldwide leader in monitor display technology, announces the e2752Vh, a widescreen 27-inch LED monitor that delivers stunningly crisp and impressive image quality, as well as solid performance with a two millisecond response time. Ideal for multimedia applications, the energy efficient display also features two built-in 2.5 watt speakers for SRS-quality sound and is perfectly suited for PC gaming and Home Theater environments. The e2752Vh will be available for $299.99 in April at national retailers including TigerDirect, Best Buy, Newegg and Amazon, among others.
“This cost-effective WLED monitor cuts down on energy consumption while offering the features that power users search for in a display – an extremely fast response time, impressive image quality and a sizeable screen,” said Robert Velez, AOC Marketing Manager.
The e2752Vh is able to display 16.7 million colors and offers a 2ms response time that provides crisp, clear images even in fast action sequences while gaming or watching action films. The ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1 reveals more depth and detail in darker scenes, while built-in speakers provide improved desktop sound. The versatile monitor is VESA 100mm wall mount compliant, meaning that it can be used on a desktop or conveniently mounted on the wall to save space.
The monitor’s slim and streamlined appearance is complemented by ergonomic, user-friendly design. The e2752Vh includes easily accessible digital and power connections that are rear-facing for direct insertion, a placement that is much more convenient than the more common downward-pointing ports. The monitor settings can be adjusted via the on-screen menu system, which is available in 14 languages including English, French and Spanish. The iMenu option also allows the user to change settings using only the keyboard and mouse, so that it is not necessary to reach up to the screen to adjust contrast, brightness and other preset modes. Other bonus features include embedded Screen+ software that divides the screen into four self-contained work areas for improved productivity, and an Off Timer that sets an alarm clock to turn off the monitor automatically.
Along with delivering strong performance, image quality and bonus features, the ENERGY STAR-compliant e2752Vh also reduces energy costs and environmental impact. The display’s LED backlight is completely free of toxic Mercury, and the monitor also includes an eSaver feature that lets the user preset power conservation modes for the display when the PC is not in use. The monitor’s Power Saving Mode uses 50 percent less power, and Standby Mode uses only 0.1w.
Specifications
• 27” viewable image size, diagonal
• 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 2ms GTG response time
• 16:9 Aspect ratio
• 300 cd/m² typical brightness
• 1920x1080@60Hz resolution
• DVI-D with HDCP, HDMI with HDCP digital inputs
• Built-in speakers: 5 Watts
• Windows 7 compatible
Media members interested in more information on AOC’s monitor and display solutions may contact PR representative Tiffany Iwankiw at (305) 374-4404 x140 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
About AOC
AOC is the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD/LED monitors and HDTVs. With more than 60 years of design and manufacturing experience, AOC has earned a reputation for selling user-friendly, technologically advanced monitors, TVs and multi-functional displays. Every aspect of AOC’s global business focuses on the development of products that fit seamlessly into consumers’ digital lifestyle. For more information, please visit us.aoc.com.
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THE GLASS HOUSE AT FABO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 10
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
FABO Café is expanding their wine bar! Loyal customers have come to love FABO for the shop’s coffee, specialty food items and array of work by regional artists. Now we're expanding to make room for The Glass House at FABO, a wine bar featuring a constantly evolving list of recommended wines by the glass and the option to crack open any one of the more than 100 labels that line the shelves to sample it by the glass.
“I cherish the reputation we have earned as a neighborhood hangout as well as a destination spot for anyone that appreciates art, a good cup of coffee and supporting local businesses and artists,” explains FABO Café owner Amy Aussieker. “I made the decision to expand our focus after listening to our patrons during our first year and routinely hearing the request for us to offer more wine.”
Aussieker has enlisted Katie Crawley, a former wine distributor with a vast knowledge of wine, in this innovative alliance where Crawley serves as the “Evil Mastermind” of the project and oversees The Glass House. This partnership means adding an extra 30 seats to the space and a partial redesign of FABO’s interior.
Crawley says, “The Glass House is all about making wine and beer accessible and fun. I’ve placed a great deal of care and attention on building beer and wine lists of equal caliber so whether you’re a beer lover or a wine lover, no one has to sacrifice anything when they come here. With our wide array of wines from internationally renowned producers, rare and obscure varietals from around the world and international craft beer selection, The Glass House is the perfect place for adventurous vinophiles and beer lovers to explore and expand their passion.”
The wine bar will host regular weekly events including Mondays: Industry Night (Glass discounts for food, wine, hospitality and event industry professionals); Tuesdays: Wine Education Drop-In Classes 6 - 8 pm; Wednesdays: Booze & Boardgames; Thursdays: Wine Tasting 6 - 8 pm and Sundays: half off all open bottles.
The Glass House at FABO, at 2820 Selwyn Ave., Suite 180, will be open Mon. – Wed. 11 am - 9 pm, Thurs - Sat. 11 am - 11 pm and Sun. noon - 6 pm.
Fans who want the latest scoop on The Glass House offers connect on facebook (facebook.com/theglasshousewinebar) and witter @GlassHouseWine. For more information please call 704-900-2430.