Meet New NC GovernorPat McCroryWith a record seven terms as Mayor

of Charlotte, his is not exactly anew face to many Charlotteans.His role as a champion for eco-

nomic growth in the Charlotte Region came at acrucial point in our fair city’s development and hisimpact is still felt years after he left office.

What is “new” about having Pat McCrory asGovernor of North Carolina is the likely elevatedlevel of interaction and connection the Governor’spost will have for Charlotte and the rest ofWestern North Carolina. At times Raleigh hasseemed a world away from Charlotte as key stateissues arose.

We at Prowler are looking forward to seeing“Mayor Pat”, now “Governor Pat” if you please,take the same decisive action with our state in theareas of taxes, crime, energy, transportation, edu-cation and of course, economic development thathe formerly has within the city.

Learn more andbecome connected toyour new Governor atwww.PatMcCrory.com,make friends onFacebook or follow himon Twitter.

He was a greatMayor, and always a goodsport—see a classic coverfrom a previous publica-tion, Charlotte’s Best,where Mayor Pat donneda slightly dusty Superman costume from MorrisCostumes to channel Clark Kent—all as heaccepted his award for Man of the Year.

Your New CongressmanRichard HudsonLike Governor McRory, Richard Hudson is nostranger to those who follow local politics. Heserved former congressman (R) Robin Hayes asDistrict Director in Concord and Rockingham. Healso served as Chief of Staff in Washington for fiveyears. This is, however, Richard’s first time in officehimself. You’ve no doubt seen his photo manytimes here in Prowler, as his friends on our ownstaff have covered his journey into office.

Following his election to office as U.S.Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District,National Journal recognized Richard as a “risingstar” in the political world. Richard’s initial focus is on reducing taxes, creat-

ing jobs and retraining our work force. Soundsgood to us—we’re looking forward to watchinghim work for the people of Charlotte and NorthCarolina. Congrats, Congressman Hudson!

Congressman Richard Hudsonwith Governor Pat McCrory

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Eric ClaptonTime Warner Cable ArenaTue, Apr 2, 2013 07:30 PM

2013 GREAT BETSJANUARY

Justin BieberTue, Jan 22, 2013 07:00 PMTime Warner Cable Arena333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Jeff DunhamTime Warner Cable Arena333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202Thu, Jan 24, 2013 07:30 PM

MARCH

Bon JoviTue, Mar 5, 2013 07:30 PMTime Warner Cable Arena333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

PINK with special guest City and ColourSat, Mar 16, 2013 08:00 PMTime Warner Cable Arena333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Taylor Swift: The Red Tour with Ed SheeranFri, Mar 22, 2013 07:00 PMTime Warner Cable Arena333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

BIGGER & BETTERL iving in the Queen City of Charlotte has its perks. Native or newby, you’ve had to

notice the recent uptick in the frequency and quality of top touring performers. It’smind-blowing. Charlotte has always had a pulse for live entertainment, but with a

multitude of new venues built in the last decade, you’d be hard-pressed to find a genreof music that isn’t well-represented—and crazy to miss some of the upcoming shows.

Coach Wes Long believes the Royalscan go all the wayagain this season.

Taylor Swift in Charlotte

Big Head Todd and the Monsters Fillmore Charlotte, NC Music FactoryThursday, Jan 31, 2013 8:00PM

moe.Fillmore Charlotte, NC Music FactorySaturday, Feb 15, 8:00PM

Cradle of Filth 2013 TourFillmore Charlotte, NC Music FactoryWednesday, Feb 27, 7:30PM

Dropkick MurphysFillmore Charlotte, NC Music FactoryTuesday, Mar 5, 8:00PM

Vans Warped Tour 2013Verizon Wireless AmphitheatreMonday, July 29

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CHARLOTTE BOBCATS PLAY ON

I t was a spectacular site for fans when the new class of Charlotte Bobcats piled upseveral wins in a row—but most of us knew it wouldn’t be sustainable. And yet,despite the recent slide, the games are great entertainment. There’s hustle in ouryoung team, and with great offers from the franchise on tics, it’s hard to beat the

entertainment value of an NBA game and all of the fanfare that comes along with it.Celebrity sightings are a given, and then there are the Lady Cats.

Jan. 14 at BostonJan. 15 IndianaJan. 18 at OrlandoJan. 19 SacramentoJan. 21 HoustonJan. 23 AtlantaJan. 26 MinnesotaJan. 28 at ChicagoJan. 30 at San AntonioFeb. 2 at HoustonFeb. 4 at MiamiFeb. 6 at ClevelandFeb. 8 Los AngelesFeb. 9 at PhiladelphiaFeb. 11 BostonFeb. 13 at IndianaFeb. 19 at OrlandoFeb. 20 DetroitFeb. 22 ChicagoFeb. 23 DenverFeb. 26 at Los AngelesMar. 1 at UtahMar. 3 at Sacramento

Mar. 4 at PortlandMar. 6 BrooklynMar. 8 Oklahoma CityMar. 9 at WashingtonMar. 12 BostonMar. 15 at TorontoMar. 16 at BostonMar. 18 WashingtonMar. 20 TorontoMar. 23 DetroitMar. 24 at MiamiMar. 27 OrlandoMar. 29 at New YorkMar. 30 at PhiladelphiaApr. 1 at MilwaukeeApr. 3 PhiladelphiaApr. 5 MiamiApr. 6 at BrooklynApr. 9 at MemphisApr. 12 at DetroitApr. 13 MilwaukeeApr. 15 New YorkApr. 17 Cleveland

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The Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of theChicago White Sox, have announcd their schedulefor the 213 season.

After beginning the season on the road inGwinnett (April 4-7) and Norfolk (April 8-10),Charlotte will officially open Knights Stadium withits 213 home opener against the Gwinnett Braves onThursday, April 11 at 7:15 p.m.. Knights Stadium willhost six games from April 11-16, including a special11:15 a.m. game on Tuesday, April 16 against theDurham Bulls.

Thirteen thrilling fireworks shows highlight the 72home game schedule. The Knights will light-up thesky for all 11 Saturday home games and will hostthree of the 11 Saturday fireworks shows during themonth of April (April 13, 20, and 27).

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will maketheir one and only trip to Knights Stadium fromSaturday April 27-Tuesday, April 30 and thePawtucket Red Sox visit from Saturday, May 10-Monday, May 13. The Knights will celebrateMother's Day with a 2:15 p.m. game on Sunday, May12. Three more fireworks shows, along with a gameon Father's Day (Sunday, June 16) highlight themonth of June. A special Fourth of July fireworksshow will take place on Wednesday, July 3, as theKnights welcome the Durham Bulls to KnightsStadium for their annual fireworks extravaganza.

August will feature the only appearance of theLehigh Valley IronPigs (August 5-8) and importantdivision matchups with Durham (August 17-19),Norfolk (August 28-30) and Gwinnett (August 31-September 2). The last fireworks show of the seasonwill take place on Sunday, September 1 after the 7:15p.m. game.

The Knights will conclude the 213 regular seasonat home on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 againstthe Gwinnett Braves at 2:15 p.m.

213 Season Tickets are currently available by call-ing the Charlotte Knights at 704-357-8071 ext. 2106.Season Tickets offer such benefits as a VIP parkingpass, invitations to special events, and a uniqueunused ticket program. They are also the best way toensure priority selection of seats at BB&T Ballpark. Calla Knights representative today for more details!Knights Baseball... Tradition Never Ends.

KNIGHTS ON DECK

212-213 SCHEDULE

Nov. 9 Charleston Southern WINNov. 13 Georgia Southern WINNov. 17 Lamar WINNov. 22 Texas State WINNov. 23 Oral Roberts WINNov. 25 Northeastern WINDec. 1 East Carolina WINDec. 5 at Davidson WINDec. 8 Central Michigan WINDec. 14 at Miami (FL) LOSSDec. 16 at Kennesaw State WINDec. 19 Radford WINDec. 22 Florida State LOSSJan. 2 UNC-Asheville WINJan. 9 La Salle WINJan. 12 at Rhode IslandJan. 16 Fordham 7:30Jan. 19 at Richmond 6:00Jan. 23 Xavier 7:30Jan. 26 at Geo. Washington 2:00Feb. 2 Massachusetts 2:00Feb. 6 at Temple 7:00Feb. 9 Va. Commonwealth 7:00Feb. 13 at Butler 7:00Feb. 16 at Saint Louis 7:00Feb. 24 Temple 4:00Feb. 27 Dayton 7:30Mar. 2 at St. Bonaventure 7:00Mar. 6 at Duquesne 7:00Mar. 9 Saint Joseph's 7:00

AND for you football fans...you’ll find that the 49ers are let-ting no grass grow under their feet as they approach theinaugural football season.

You can betthat this newteam will hit the hashmarks readyto play and backed by aUNC staff thatknows what ittakes to win.

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1/11/13 8:00 PM @ Oklahoma City Barons1/12/13 8:00 PM @ Oklahoma City Barons1/13/13 6:05 PM @ Houston Aeros1/16/13 7:00 PM Grand Rapids Griffins1/17/13 7:00 PM Grand Rapids Griffins1/20/13 5:00 PM Norfolk Admirals1/23/13 7:15 PM @ Norfolk Admirals1/25/13 7:00 PM Abbotsford Heat1/26/13 12:00 PM Abbotsford Heat1/31/13 8:00 PM @ Oklahoma City Barons02/1/13 8:00 PM @ Oklahoma City Barons02/09/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Rampage02/10/13 3:00 PM San Antonio Rampage02/14/13 8:00 PM @ Chicago Wolves02/16/13 8:30 PM @ Milwaukee Admirals02/17/13 4:00 PM @ Grand Rapids Griffins02/22/13 10:00 PM @ Abbotsford Heat02/23/13 10:00 PM @ Abbotsford Heat03/1/13 7:30 PM @ Norfolk Admirals03/03/13 5:00 PM Oklahoma City Barons03/04/13 7:00 PM Oklahoma City Barons03/06/13 7:15 PM @ Norfolk Admirals03/09/13 7:00 PM Houston Aeros03/10/13 3:00 PM Houston Aeros03/13/13 7:00 PM Norfolk Admirals03/15/13 7:00 PM Texas Stars03/17/13 3:00 PM Texas Stars03/21/13 8:05 PM @ Houston Aeros03/23/13 8:00 PM @ Texas Stars03/26/13 7:00 PM Norfolk Admirals03/29/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Rampage03/30/13 7:00 PM San Antonio Rampage04/06/13 7:30 PM Milwaukee Admirals04/07/13 3:00 PM Milwaukee Admirals04/11/13 7:00 PM Texas Stars04/12/13 7:00 PM Texas Stars04/13/13 8:00 PM @ Chicago Wolves04/16/13 8:05 PM @ Peoria Rivermen04/19/13 8:00 PM @ Milwaukee Admirals04/20/13 8:05 PM @ Peoria Rivermen

Sports and Recreation in Charlotte and the Piedmont Region

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA the 18th largest City in the U.S. is a big league sports town andCharlottean’s are always ready for competition. Football, basketball, baseball, softball, hockey. lacrosse,soccer, NASCAR racing, drag racing, hiking, road and mountain biking, swimming, diving, horseback rid-ing, fishing, hunting, sailing, power boating, rowing, golfing, running, triathlons, marathons, ice skating,kayaking, white water rafting, canoeing, rugby, tennis, volleyball, boxing, wrestling, Frisbee golf, wakeboarding, wind surfing, table tennis, darts, lawn bowling, water and snow skiing you will find it all in theCharlotte area. Our mild climate averages 214 days of sunshine annually and allows for year-round sportsand recreational activities. No matter if you are a serious athlete, sports fan or just someone that enjoysoutdoor activities and competition among friends you will find a multitude of professional, collegiate,amateur and recreational sports to enjoy throughout the year.

by Greg Greenawalt A U T H O R O F D E S T I N AT I O N C H A R LOT T E , T H E B O O K

SPECIAL to PROWLER MAGAZINEMonthly insight by the man who wrote the book on Charlotte, literally

W W W . D E S T I N AT I O N C H A R L O T T E T H E B O O K . C O M

THE BIG LEAGUES Pro and Semi-Pro Teams and EventsCAROLINA PANTHERS NFL (August-January) www.panthers.comCHARLOTTE BOBCATS NBA (October- April) www.nba.com/bobcatsWELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP PGA TOUR April 29- May 5, 2013 www.wellsfargochampionship.comGREATER HICKORY CLASSIC PGA Champions Tour (October 2013) www.greaterhickoryclassic.comCHARLOTTE EAGLES SOCCER USL (April-August) www.char lotteeagles.comCHARLOTTE KNIGHTS BASEBALL AAA Minor league (April- September) web.minorleaguebaseball.comCHARLOTTE CHECKERS HOCKEY AHL (October-April) www.gocheckers.comCHARLOTTE HOUNDS LACROSSE (April-August) www.charlottehounds.comPRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL CRITERIUM BIKE RACE April 13, 2013 www.charlottecriterium.orgQUEENS CUP STEEPLECHASE April 27, 2013 www.queenscup.orgBASS PRO SHOPS BASSMASTER CLASSIC Southern Open Fishing Tournament Lake Norman March 24th-26th, 2013 www.bassmaster.com/open2013

COLLEGE BALL Collegiate Athletics and Tournaments

UNC CHARLOTTE 49ERS Atlantic 10 Conference www.charlotte49ers.comDAVIDSON WILDCATS Southern Conference www.davidsonwildcats.com JOHNSON C. SMITH GOLDEN BULLS CIAA Conference www. goldenbullsports.comQUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE Royals Conference Carolinas www.queensathletics.comWINGATE BULLDOGS South Atlantic Conference www.wingatebulldogs.comWINTHROP EAGLES Big South Conference www.winthropeagles.comJOHNSON AND WALES WILDCATS Great Northeast Athletic Conference http://charlotte.jwuathletics.comBELK BOWL Bank of America Stadium, December www.belkbowl.comDR. PEPPER ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BOA Stadium, December www.accfootballcharlotte.comCIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT February 25- March 2, 2013 www.ciaatournament.org

NASCAR and Other Racing EventsCharlotte Motor Speedway and Z Max Drag Strip

NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE May 18, 2013 NASCAR COCA COLA 600 May 26,2013 NASCAR BANK OF AMERICA 500 October 12,2013 NHRA FOUR WIDE NATIONALS April 19-21, 2013 O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS September 13-14, 2013 CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2013 EVENTS www.charlottemotorspeedway.comCHARLOTTE DIRT TRACK 2013 EVENTS www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/dirtZ MAX DRAG STRIP 2013 EVENTS www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/dragway

Sailing, NASCAR, USNational Whitewater Center,Charlotte Checkers and ZMaxDragway, and there’s more...

To read more about Charlotte, past, present and future, besure to pick-up your copy of Greg Greenawalt’s beautiful bookDestination Charlotte, available at favorite booksellers or atwww.DestinationCharlotteTheBook.com

AMATEUR ATHLETICS and Competitions

MECKLENBURG AQUATIC CENTER MAC ULTRA SwimMeet May 9-12, 2013 www.charlotteultraswim.comTHUNDER ROAD MARATHONNovember 16, 2013 www.runcharlotte.com/races-marathon.htmLAKE NORMAN TRIATHLONAugust 24, 2013 www.ymcacharlotte.orgCAROLINA CARDINALS East Coast Fireworks Girls Fast PitchSoftball Tournament June 28-30, 2013 www.carolinacardinals.com

CHARLOTTE SPORTS CLUBS and Recreational Organizations

CHARLOTTE RUGBY CLUB www.charlotterugby.comCHARLOTTE TENNIS ASSOCIATION www.charlotte.usta.comCHARLOTTE SPORTS COMMISSIONwww.charlottesports.orgSAILING LAKE NORMAN YACHT CLUB www.lnyc.org/SAILING LAKE WYLIE CATAWBA YACHT www.catawbayc.org/CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG PARKS AND RECREATIONwww.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/.../ParkandRec/Parks/YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE www.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/.../ParkandRec/Parks/.../default.aspCAROLINAS FIGURE SKATING CLUB www.carolinasfsc.org/CHARLOTTE BOXING ACADEMY www.charlotteboxing.org/CHARLOTTE TOUCHDOWN CLUB www.touchdownclub.comSNOW SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING Boone N.C. www.onthesnow.com/boon/skireport.html

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There were high hopes and some dark days in Carolina this

past season. We watched the slow, sometimes painful matura-

tion of a gifted athlete at the helm. Some days he won games,

other days he lost them. There were sparks of greatness on

both sides of the ball and in the end most fans may have

enough to tide us over and hang on to as we sit out this post

season and dream of something greater when a more

determined, more focused pack of Panthers takes the field in

2013. Here are some memorable moments to tide you over.

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As the Carolina Panthers took the field in 2012 a sense ofexcitement quite possibly turned into a sense of entitle-ment for elements of the team. After a record-settingromp in 2011 yieled no Playoff spot, yet showed promise

and gave many reason to look forward to the 2012 season. And whynot? Key players returned healthy, the talent in the Carolina back-field consisted of two talented and powerful runners in Stewart andWilliams ($83 Million combined) and now a powerhouse fullback inTolbert. And of course, #1, Cam Newton, now with a full NFL offseason under his belt. Steve Smith was ready without question andLaFell and Murphy were stepping up themselves. The O-line washealthy, Greg Olsen was prepared to handle short yardage at the TEspot. Things were looking good on the O side—minus JeremyShockey.

It had been the defense that struggled in 2011, so now with Bea-son back, Davis back and our #1 pick Kuechly rounding out a rota-tional linebacker squad this looked great, too. Up front CharlesJohnson was fired up and providing great competition for a highly-explosive Greg Hardy. Deep in the field Godfrey and Munnerlynappeared up to the task.

Yet from the start, things seemed flat. These high expectationswere exacting a toll on this youthful franchise. And the answersdidn’t seem to come. The celebrated offensive play calling of RobChudzinski seemed to read like an open book to teams who now hadhad time to study them and Newton. The holes clogged up, Newtonand Williams found themselves backing up and scrambling versusstriding through for first downs. Stewart performed well early butleft the season soon with an ankle injury. And the pressure and

crumbling confidence soon infected the receivers as well. Over-thrown balls by a pressured Cam Newton left receivers gasping forair and shaking their heads. Many balls placed perfectly weredropped by typically steady hands—like those of Smith, LaFell andMurphy. And then the O-line started cracking with injuries andblown assignments. This is how it happens. This is how you lose.

The defense was dealt blows early—Beason—back andthen...gone. There were miracles—Thomas Davis returning afterhis third ACL surgery prompted many sportscasters to go on and onabout his tenacity. Excepting Manning and Peterson, he was a shoe-in for NFL Comeback Player of the Year. And another miracle him-self—Luke Kuechly, drafted first overall in the NFL Draft—led theleague in tackles, was named Defensive Player of the Week andsurely changed the nature of final scores throughout the weekendwith outstanding stewardship at middle linebacker—now question-ing Beason’s return in 2013. And the beasts—Charles Johnson, GregHardy, Dwan Edwards...they all played well, rallying the team latein the season with punishing hits on QBs and RBs to set the tone forwins.

And perhaps the man most in the spotlight as the loses piled up,second year head coach Ron Rivera—his was a lonely journey attimes. It would have been easy at one point for this team to sink intototal destruction. We’ve seen that here in Carolina in recent years.Yet, staying calm, refocusing players, and piling up each difficultwin, he managed to hang on to dignity, and ultimately, his job.

Next year it appears that this team will be able to enter the sea-son with a different sense, a sense of workmanship, competiitvenessand ultimately, pride. Fans are looking forward to that.

Breaking News: Rivera fires RB, WR and LB coaches. Stay tunedto ESPN 730am and visit SouthernSportsJournal.com for frequentupdates on offseason developments.

A special Prowler Magazine thank you and congratulations to photographer Steve Lindenman for excellent coverage of the 2012 NFL Carolina Panthers season.

STAGE is SET2013 Opponents

What do you think? Visit us on Facebook—Prowler Magazine—and let us know what you think our record for 2013 will be. Likeus for updates on all Carolina Panther developments.

So we know what we’re in for, here is the official word from theNFL and the Carolina Panthers on our opponents for next sea-son: The Panthers' opponents for the 2013 season have been de-termined with the conclusion of the 2012 regular season.

In addition to home and away games against NFC South foes At-lanta, New Orleans and Tampa Bay, Carolina will play all four teamsfrom both the NFC West and AFC East. The Panthers' remaining two2013 intraconference opponents are based on the 2012 standings. Car-olina will host the New York Giants and play at Minnesota since allthree teams finished second in their respective divisions.

Dates and times will be announced by the NFL in the spring. Afterthat, an on-sale date for single-game tickets to Panthers home games forthe 2013 season will be determined.

ABOUT CAROLINA'S 2013 OPPONENTSThe Panthers will play seven games against teams that finished the

year with a .500 or better record, including six contests against oppo-nents who made the playoffs during the 2012 campaign.

Carolina has compiled a 14-6 regular season record versus the NFCWest since division realignment in 2002.

The Panthers will face the Cardinals for the 11th time in the last 13years after only playing once in the franchise's first six seasons.

This will be the 12th regular season meeting between Arizona andCarolina, making the Cardinals the Panthers' most common non-divi-sion opponent (excluding former NFC West mates St. Louis and SanFrancisco) in team history.

The Panthers own a 7-13 all-time record against the AFC East.The Dolphins are the only NFL team Carolina has never beaten in

the regular season, losing all four previous games to Miami.The NFL's scheduling formula implemented in 2002 with realignmentguarantees that all teams play each other on a regular, rotating basis.Under the formula, every team within a division plays 16 games as fol-lows:

Home and away games against its three division opponents (sixgames).

The four teams from another division within its conference on a ro-tating three-year cycle (four games).

The four teams from a division in the other conference on a rotatingfour-year cycle (four games).

Two intraconference teams based on the prior year's standings (twogames).

Beginning in 2010, a change was made to how teams are paired inthe schedule rotation to ensure that teams playing the AFC and NFCWest divisions would not have to make two west coast trips (e.g. at SanFrancisco and at Seattle), while other teams in their division had none(e.g. at. St. Louis and at Arizona). Source: www.Panthers.com

HOMEAtlanta Falcons (13-3)New Orleans Saints (7-9)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)St. Louis Rams (7-8-1)Seattle Seahawks (11-5)New England Patriots (12-4)New York Jets (6-10)New York Giants (9-7)

AWAYAtlanta Falcons (13-3)New Orleans Saints (7-9)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)Arizona Cardinals (5-11)San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1)Buffalo Bills (6-10)Miami Dolphins (7-9)Minnesota Vikings (10-6)

Photos by Steve Lindenman

We proudly present our annual collection featuring many of Charlotte’s largest annual events. As our beautiful city has grown into a modern regional destination for millions in the region, the city calendar has exploded with eventsappealing to every possible interestand age group. We’re partial to theoutdoor events on the streets of Uptown—and those in neighboringsmall towns. We love the thrill ofgathering masses, country concertsand sporting spectacles. We feast oncounter culture, trade shows andemerging sports franchises. Ourhopes are that you will put this guide to work and set out to fulllyenjoy Charlotte...in the year ahead.

JANUARYNODA Gallery CrawlFirst and Third FridaysSo skip the mundane and skip on over thealmost-forgotten North Charlotte mill dis-trict off Davidson—and bam! Rebirth andinspiration. Art of all kinds—stretch yourimagination, and your art budget, with in-sane bargains from raw, rising talentsworking with all media. Live a little. 6pm-9:30pmwww.noda.org

Metrolina Trade Show/ExpoCollectibles and Antiques ShowFirst and Third Weekend of Each Month(Check Schedule Online)If you feast on History Detectives, An-tiques Road Show or...(wait, then youknow, right?) This is the grandaddy of fleamarkets-turned-collector’s showcase. Yourhumble editor traded comics and moviestills of actors I knew nothing about forswords and daggers over 30 years ago atthis sprawling, slightly-musty indoor/out-door market of all things forgotten. If youare tired of spoon-fed trends, get away fora day and roam among the treasures of thepast. Take one home and tuck it away ordisplay it proudly. Really, you gotta go.Sunset Road Exit off 77www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com

Fight Night CharlotteJanuary 24, 6pmA black-tie event showcasing Charlotte tiesto pro boxing with exhibition matches,auction and dinner. Last year $2.2 millionwas raised for the Fight Night for KidsFoundation benefitting numerous chil-dren’s charities. Charlotte Convention Center704-688-8519www.charlottesports.org

FEBRUARYCIAA Basketball TournamentMonday, February 25-Saturday, March 2The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Asso-ciation unites Historically Black Institu-tions which provide equal athleticopportunities for men and women in inter-collegiate athletics. This competition hasbecome fan favorite in recent years. Time Warner Cable Arenawww.ciaatournament.org

NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013 Induction CeremonyFriday, February 8, 7:30pmThis most prestigious event features pre-sentations about each inductee fromprominent members of the NASCARcommunity. The 2013 Class of Inductees:Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, HerbThomas, Rusty Wallace and LeonardWood. 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvdwww.NASCARHall.com

Southern Spring ShowThursday, February 28-Sunday, March 3

This tremendous show marks the arrival ofspring for hundreds of thousands of guestsfrom Charlotte and surrounding areaseach year. Home, garden and lifestyleshowcases offer inspiration for all. The Park Expo Center704-376-6345www.southernshows.com/sss

MARCHSt. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival CharlotteSaturday, March 17Nothing makes you feel more Irish thanmarching among 80,000 green-garbed fes-tival goers in the streets of Uptown. A pa-rade, music, dancing, revery and green,green, green everywhere. 803-802-1678www.charlottestpatsday.com

Mad Monster PartyFriday, March 22-Saturday, March 24It’s hard to overstate how campy, creep andcool (equal parts) this event is. Last yearfans met Ace Frehley (KISS), RutgerHauer, Traci Lords (see?), and the evil carfrom Spielberg’s masterpiece Christine. It’slike the Oscars of Horror, quietly andmagnificently held at the ever-friendlyBlake Hotel Uptown. Watch master make-up artists (Walking Dead), get autographs,buy classic Universal Posters or just getscared out of your mind.

The Blake Hotel, South McDowellwww.themadmonsterparty.com

APRILFridays at the FactoryApril-JulyLIVE! at the factory concert series featuresgreat national and local band mix playing atthe Fountain Plaza Stage. VIP areas andneighboring bars, pubs and clubs make foran all out party after work Fridays. www.ncmusicfactory.com

University City Concert SeriesThursdays in April and October6pm-9pmCharlotteans look forward to the line-up ofbands that play this special series. Catchsome of the best regional talent in a relaxingsetting around the lake with plenty of roomto spread out and an awesome mix ofrestaurants and pubs all within earshot.University Place Shopping CenterW.T. Harris and NC 29

Food Lion AutoFairApril 4-7 10,000 vendors, 1,600 vehicles for sale andvehicles on display from 50 car clubs!704-841-1990www.charlotte-autofair.com

Charlotte KnightsApril 11th, 2013 (1st Home Game)-September 2nd, 2013 (Last Home Game)Fun for the whole family at an affordableprice. Catch Homer the Dragon roundingthe bases on his four-wheeler, and see fire-works under the stars. The CharlotteKnights are the official MILB team of theChicago White Sox. Home Games atKnights Stadium through 2013, then playedat the new BBT Stadium in Uptown Char-lotte, 2014Knights Stadium, 2280 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 www.milb.com

Earth Day Green Play DateApril 20th, 10am-1pm

Celebrate Earth Day at the Charlotte Na-ture Museum where your kids will connectwith nature in Fort Wild. Educational andfun for the family.www.charlottenaturemuseum.org

Carolina Panthers Prime Time NFLDraft Party at BOA StadiumThursday, April 25Look what last year did for our Panthers:Defensive Rookie of the Year, LukeKuechly! With a 7-9 record, Rivera willhave an opportunity to stack more talenton our young team. This fan fiesta putsyou and other Panther fans in front of thebig screen at ground zero as our new play-ers are announced. Great fun. www.panthers.com

Charlotte Hounds LaCrosseSaturday, April 27-Saturday, August 10You’d have to be on another planet not tohave noticed the rise of lacrosse. Say thatword one time. Don’t be fearful. You’ll likethe sport. It’s the crossfit football of thisgeneration. And Charlotte—surprise—hasa team. A good one. And you can see themplay at a familiar location—Memorial Sta-dium. Unlike previous start-up leaguesthat played—and suffered financially here(Hornets football, Barons football, ya-da-ya-da, ya-da) these hounds appear to be onthe right trail. Memorial Stadium, N. Kings Drivewww.charlottehounds.com

Bark in the ParkApril 28This Meck-Parks-and-Rec event is oneyou don’t want to miss—thousands of ca-nines mingle along with their owners in aspring outdoor festival made for pets and

pet lovers. See contest photos online. www.wsoctv.com/events/stationevents

Wells Fargo Championship PGA EventApril 29-May 5When the PGA Tour comes to town alleyes are on Charlotte as the world’s bestgolfers compete at Quail Hollow CountryClub. A favorite with fans of all ages due inpart to the close access to golfers and inter-action with young fans, it has become acrown jewel for both Charlotte and thePGA Tour itself.www.WellsFargoChampionship.com

MAYLake Norman Spring Music FestivalSaturday, May 7Live bands, tradeshow/expo with localLKN businesses and one big cornholetournament. A great way to soak up theLKN sun. Headlined this year by Simpli-fied. 2pm-9pm. At Kenton Place in thefield beside The Dirty Martini.Facebook: Lake Norman’s Spring MusicFestival, Tradeshow, & Corn Hole Tour-nament.

Sprint Cup Pit Crew ChallengeThursday, May 16Here we separate the men from the boysas amateurs challenge the pros in roundafter round of pit crew trials. It’s a fan’s fan-tasy to compete. Gather your crew and seeif you have what it takes. Or just attendand watch the madness from the sidelineswith a cold beverage. Time Warner Cable Arenawww.pitcrewchallenge.com

MS WalkSaturday, May 18Charlotteans have a way of showing up forthose in need—and the MS Walk is proofindeed. Walkers trek 1-4 miles raisingfunds for 13,500 Carolinians sufferingfrom MS. The goal for 2013 is $200K.Register, get your good shoes on, and let’swalk. See you there. 9am Registration, 10am Walk Begins4400 Sharon Roadwww.walknct.nationalmssociety.org

Mooresville Race City FestivalMay 18, 2013The Race City Festival is a celebration of

arts and culture, in downtown Mooresville,NC from 9am-3pm. Vendors, games, andmore. Great for the family. www.mooresvillenc.org

NASCAR Sprint All-Star RaceSaturday, May 18A bang-up checkers or wreckers non-points event under the lights and broadcaston racing’s largest flat screen at CharlotteMotor Speedway. This one has all the ac-tion and always pleases.www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Food Lion Speed Street 2012Friday, May 24—Sunday, May 26Charlotte’s largest annual event has it all—Stars, Cars and Guitars—and over 400,000in attendance over a three day span.NASCAR stars, music headliners, attrac-tions, events, giveaways and more—morethan you can do in a weekend!www.600Festival.com

Charlotte Steeplechase Queen’s CupSaturday, May 25The Queen’s Cup is a great Saturday after-noon in the country where thousandscome to see some of the most athleticthoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to30 miles per hour. Rub elbows with busi-ness associates in an atmosphere full offanfare and pomp. Dress the part and youmay win a prize. The ladie’s hat contestand tailgate contest (think big, think fancy)are also part of the show. Mineral Springs, NCwww.queenscup.org

Coca-Cola 600Sunday, May 26This is America’s Memorial Day weekendevent. Over 100,000 descend upon Con-cord, NC to watch NASCAR’s longestrace and enjoy a week of festivitiesthroughout the Charlotte Region. A patriotic pre-race salute laced with bigname celebrities and performers draws theeyes of world. If you’ve never been, you

simply have to give it a whirl. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

JUNETaste of CharlotteFriday June 7-Sunday, June 9Bring your appetite—and your friends.Taste of Charlotte is a great festival thatsure feels like a party. Stroll along TryonStreet and sample tastings from many ofCharlotte’s top restaurants or grab sometasty festival food. Live local bands and thebeautiful tree-lined streets of UptownCharlotte make a great backdrop night andday. Street vendors of all kinds are here aswell. It’s a Queen City tradition. www.tasteofcharlotte.com

Heroes ConventionFriday June 7-Sunday, June 9Heroes Convention is one of the greatestcomic conventions on Earth, with hun-dreds of vendors, millions of comics andpersonal appearances by comic creatorswho are one-in-a-million. Dust off yourMarvels and have them signed by the likesof Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and more. A fullweekend of events and fans dressed in fullhero garb. Charlotte Convention Centerwww.heroesonline.com

JULYWBTV Sky ShowJuly 4There’s no more American way to cele-brate the 4th than in a baseball stadium,under the stars with the Carolina’s best andoldest fireworks display. Knights Castle of-fers the perfect place to make an event outof a tradition. www.wbt.com/skyshow

SouthPark Fireworks with the Charlotte Symphony OrchestraJuly 4For a touch of class and dramatic splendor,enjoy your fireworks at Symphony Park atSouthPark Mall, with the sounds of thiswonderful orchestra improvising Americantheme classics—all beneath trailingsparkles of light high in the sky. www.CharlotteSymphony.org

AUGUSTSouthern Ideal Home ShowFriday, August 23-Sunday, August 25Remodeling, building and home improve-ment, interiors and outdoor living ideas allin one massive expo. For all homeowners!The Park Expo Center704-376-6345www.southernshows.com/hfc

Matthews AliveAugust 30th-September 2A wonderful Labor Day tradition in theheart of downtown Matthews. Family ac-tivities, kids rides and events, entertain-ment, arts and food. Many street vendorsand a great fall atmosphere. www.matthewsalive.org

SEPTEMBERCarolina Panthers Home GamesSeptember-December (and...?)Preseason starts in September and regula-tion season play ends in December. If re-turning head coach Ron Rivera can keephis stride and positive momentum fromthe last six games of the 2012 season, fansmay be treated to Playoff play in 2014.Key issues will be the rebuilding of thecoaching staff after the loss of offensive co-ordinator Rob Chudzinski and firing ofseveral others. Hopes are high that Camand company will be competitive. Bank of America Stadiumwww.panthers.com

Historic Morganton FestivalSeptember 6-7It’s the small town festivals that really letyou get out and stroll. Three stages of live

local and regional music, plus a kids stagemake this a serious entertainment op-tion—with some of the best festival foodyou’ll find. Great fun and in-season. www.morgantonfest.com

Southern Womens ShowThursday, September 19-Sunday, September 22The long-running Mecca for ladies in theCarolinas and beyond returns with an all-star celebrity appearance line-up and hun-dreds of vendors. Shop food, health,fashion, cosmetics, household and more ina festive fall atmosphere.The Park Expo and Conference Centerwww.southernshows.com/wch

Festival in the ParkFriday, September 20

-Sunday, September 22It’s almost Camelot: Colorful tents strungwith festive lights line the lake. Citizensstroll the walkways and gaze at the crafts andsample concoctions of an eclectic gatheringof festival vendors. Children play in theopen fields of the park. Families picnic onblankets in front of the bandshell which ispiping big band music throughout thegrounds. It’s so special, it’s been goingstrong since 1964, and next year will be cele-brating it’s 50th year as one of Charlotte’smost cherished events. Freedom Park, Dilworthwww.festivalinthepark.org

Denver DaysThursday, September 25-Saturday, September 28Folks are now celebrating the 11th annualfall festival in the wonderful town of Denver.This is Americana—Ferris wheel, carnivalfood, circus games, live music—like a cozycounty fair. Make the trip and enjoy thequite side of LKN with this family event. www.denverlakenormanrotary.com

Mint Hill MadnessSeptember 28-29Here is a great community festival for agreater cause—benefitting children with ill-nesses and Levine’s Children’s Hospital.Enjoy live music, stroll and visit vendorswith tempting foods and all types of goods.The festival is celebrating its 30th year. www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com

OctoberfestSaturday, September 28Here’s a neat trick: Enjoy great craft beersserved by fair beer maidens, sample a largevariety of wines, listen to the best localbands live onstage and raise $20K for 2ndHarvest Food Bank while you’re doing it.Now that’s something to get on board with. 2pm-7pm at Metrolina Tradeshow Expowww.charlotteoctoberfest.com

OCTOBERCharlotte CheckersOctober- AprilNow that we’ve dispelled the rumor that

Join the USNWCfor the third annual Green

River Revival, a St.

Patrick’s Day party taking

place on Saturday, March

16. The celebration will

kick off at 9 a.m. with the

Color Me Green 5K, fol-

lowed by live music, games

and entertainment. At

1 p.m., watch as the white-

water rapids turn bright

green in honor of St.

Patrick’s Day. The river

will remain open to those

eager to raft or kayak the

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southerners don’t enjoy hockey, the Char-lotte Checkers have proven that a greatmatch on the ice doesn’t necessarily meanNHL. The move to TWC Arena onlyfanned the flames of an already loyal fanbase, as Checkers games here have takenon a big-time sporting feel. These guys areclubbers, and the Checkmates meritchecking out themselves. Time Warner Cable Arenawww.gocheckers.com

Charlotte BobcatsOctober- AprilThe NBA came back to Charlotte by wayof the Bobcats, and ultimately, MichaelJordan. Arguably the best player to everwalk the paint, Jordan has as-of-yet beenable to duplicate his performance as aplayer in his new role as owner and teammanager. In recent years, decisions havecome faster, and there has been some dele-gation. The Bobcats are a team in transi-tion for sure, but they have a number ofthings going for them. TWC Arena is in-credible. Michael Jordan and Ric Flairsightings are common at Bobcat games.Kemba Walker is fun to watch. The Lady

Cats are fun to watch, and are becomingstars in their own right on cable TV. In ad-dition, Charlotteans are hopped up on theprospect of the team converting back tothe beloved Hornets—a name steeped intradition. It’s a complicated drama. Time Warner Cable Arenawww.nba.com/bobcats

UNC Charlotte 49ers Men’s BasketballOctober-MarchNatives know that there has been muchpassion for this green-and-gold squad—

back to the days when Cedric “Cornbread”Maxwell led his team to unanticipatedheights. Head coach Alan Major’s team ispicking off most comers, even challengingthe defending NCCA Champion Semi-noles in a 3 point loss in December. Greatball here in your own backyard. Halton Arenawww.charlotte49ers.com

ScarowindsSelect Fridays, Saturdays and Sundaysin October (Ages 13 and Up)What started out as a brilliant idea to con-vert the wildly popular Carowinds themepark in name as easily as adding an “S” tothe beginning of the name has turned intosome more sinister. It’s a Hollywood-scaleproduction that scares just as good.Hundreds of movie-calibre ghouls andcreatures torment park-goers as they movefrom hideous exhibits to thrill-deliveringrides. What could be more macabre?www.carowinds.com/haunt2012

Great Grapes Wine & Food FestivalOctober 5Enjoy this traveling festival in the beautyof SouthPark. Sample 220 wines from 20wineries and enjoy live music, wonderfulfoods and crafts. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall1-800-830-3976www.uncorkthefun.com

Ballantyne FestivalSaturday, October 5Start with a chili cook-off, add your fa-vorite local fun food restaurants, livemusic, kids events, a petting zoo, basket-ball, volleyball, cornhole...and a range ofarts and crafts and you’ve got a pretty fullday here in the fields. Morrison Family YMCA Fieldwww.ymcacharlotte.org

Renaissance FestivalSaturdays & Sundays, October 5-November 24Step back in time in this medieval amuse-

ment park with 11 stages, 22 acres of arti-sans in a village marketplace, a circus, clas-sic rides, and a real life joustingtournament presided over by non otherthan the king himself. Get away from it alland spend a day in revelry, renaissance-style. Poplar Tent Road, Highway 73www.royalfaires.com/carolina

Bank of America 500Saturday, October 12Here’s where the pavement heats up asleaders emerge in the Chase, and this racecould just make it or break it for your fa-vorite driver. Always a great pre-show andand race—here at CMS.www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues FestivalOctober 12-13This upstart festival simply surprises.Staged at the NC Music Factory you knowthere’s gonna’ be great music. You justcan’t imagine how much—and how good.And who doesn’t enjoy watching mastergrillers do what they do best in competi-tion. And guess what—you are the benefi-ciary. All this great BBQ was cooked upjust for you. Take some home and share.www.charlottebbqandblues.com

Pineville Fall FestFriday, October 18-Saturday, October 19Just what a town fair should be—some-thing for toddlers, tweens, teens and adultsof all ages. With extensive carnival rides,onsite performers, a classic car show, stageacts, arts and crafts vendors and tasty treatsfrom rows of vendors—it’s hard to imagineanything that’s missing. Wonderful parksetting by the lake makes for a great festi-val atmosphere night and day. Pineville Lake Parkwww.pinevillefallfest.com

NOVEMBERCelebrity Charity Wishes presentsBears for Buddies November-DecemberThis new charitable program has touchedthe hearts of many families from Charlotteto Santa Monica by delivering teddy bearsand smiles to children with life-threatening

illnesses. Celebrities, pro ball players, busi-nesses and individuals alike have stepped-up to the plate with financial, in-kind andvolunteer support to make this a fast mov-ing charity that everyone can appreciateand participate in. See collection boxes inthe Charlotte area and please contribute.Bears for Buddies benefits the Ronald Mc-Donald House of Charlotte and LevineChildren’s Hospital.Charlotte, Atlanta,GA, Santa Monica, CAwww.celebritycharitywishes.org

Southern Christmas ShowThursday, November 13-Sunday, November 24For generations of Carolinians, here iswhere the Christmas season officially be-gins. Many a Santa Claus has found early

inspiration in the tremendous halls deckedwith every possible Christmas trimmingimaginable. Food, crafts, music, presentsand St. Nicholas himself draw hundreds ofthousands over 10 days to this classic andtreasured event.The Park Expo Centerwww.southernshows.com/scs

SouthPark Tree LightingFriday, November 15

The funs begins at 5pm as families assem-ble around the Charlotte Symphony ParkStage adjacent SouthPark Mall. Bring ablanket and a picnic basket, but don’t for-get the camera. This beautiful landscapeand one magnificent tree will make memo-ries you’ll want to recount years from now.Entertainment, fellowship and holidaycheer are waiting for you and yours. simon.com/mall/southpark

DECEMBERACC Football Championship GameDecember 2013Will your team play in Carolina?Bank of America Stadiumwww.theacc.com

Belk BowlDecember 2013A holiday tradition—pick and team andcheer and be cheerful!Bank of America Stadiumwww.belkbowl.com

WBTV First Night CharlotteDecember 31What began as a New Year’s Eve celebra-tion for families seeking a non-alcoholic

option has transcended into a magnificentproduction that employs all aspects of thecity’s wonderful landscape, the art, culturalemergence and civic pride into a mind-blowing experience. Early activities engagechildren and later productions provide adynamic show and environment for count-ing down to the new year in a thoroughlymodern—and beautiful, southern city.This is a distinctly Charlotte experience. Noon-Midnightwww.charlottecentercity.org

Z-Max DragwayYear-RoundIf you love it loud, this is the spot for you.It goes without saying that everything hereis fast, but it is soooo loud. This is raw andjust the way mobs of fans and budding raceteams loooove it. Buy a pass or just stopout for a race and you, too, might behooked on fuel and fire. charlottemotorspeedway.com/dragway

MORE EVENTS?But wait! There’s more...of course, thereis—this is Charlotte. If we’ve left out yourevent (or your favorite event), please let usknow. We assure you it’s no snub. There’ssimply so much going on 365 that no listcould possibly be complete.

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INGREDIENTS1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeastteaspoon white sugar1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)2 1/2 cups bread flour (bread flour works best but all purpose will do)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolveyeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.2. Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfercrust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Bake 10-15 mins until firm but not brown. 4. Add toppings and return to oven for baking time called for in following recipes

MAKES ONE 12” INCH CRUSTCOST: About $1

Margherita PizzaINGREDIENTSEasy "Go To" dough1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 -4 large basil leaves, cut into strips2 small tomatoes, cut thinly4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded2 tablespoons parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATIONPreheat the oven to 450°F.Roll out and prebake doughDrizzle the olive oil over the pizza shell.

Use a brush to spread it around andmake sure to get the crust! Next, dispersethe finely chopped garlic evenly. Spreadthe mozzarella cheese throughout the top,but keep it thin. Place the thinly slicedtomatoes across the entire pizza. Lightlysalt and pepper the tomatoes with thekosher salt. Spread the fresh basil leaves,making sure to get some on tomatoesand on just the cheese itself. Cook thepizza in the oven for about 9-10 minutes,or until crispy and melted.

White Sauce PizzaINGREDIENTSEasy "Go To" pizza dough prebaked 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup prepared Alfredo sauce1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend

PREPARATIONPreheat the oven to 350degrees F (175 degrees C).Crumble the sausage into askillet over medium-high heat.Cook until evenly browned.Add onion, and cook for a fewminutes. Drain grease, and stirin the sauce. Spoon this mix-ture over the pre-baked pizzacrust. Sprinkle cheese over top.Bake for 10-12 minutes in pre-heated oven, until the cheeseis melted. Allow to cool beforecutting to allow toppings to set.

Turkey Club PizzaINGREDIENTS 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves1/8 tsp. pepper2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 cups cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese6 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled2 tomatoes, chopped and seeded1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATIONPreheat oven to 425 degrees. Make and prebake crust Let cool. Insmall bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil, thyme, pepper, and mustardand mix well. Stir in turkey, then spread crust with this mixture. Top withremaining ingredients in order. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutesuntil crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

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1-1/4 ounce Bourbon1/4 ounce Amaretto1/4 ounce Cherry Liqueur3 dashes Classic BittersBuild in glass of your choice, orrocks glass over fresh ice. Stir.Garnish to your satisfaction.

Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic bev-erage made from fermented grain mash. Differentgrains are used for different varieties, including barley,malted barley, rye, malted rye, wheat, and corn.Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, made gener-ally of charred white oak. Whisky is a strictly regulatedspirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typ-ical unifying characteristics of the different classes andtypes are the fermentation of grains, distillation, andaging in wooden barrels. Whiskey is very, very popularhere in many a tavern and lounge. Explore.

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INGREDIENTS2 ounces whiskey or Bourbon2 ounces club soda2 ounces ginger ale2 dashes bitters

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INGREDIENTS1.5 oz Amaro1.5 oz Rye whiskey6 oz Dr PepperOrange slice, for garnish

Fill a glass with ice. Combine Amaro and rye, and topwith Dr Pepper; squeeze orange slice into mixture,and drop the slice into the glass as garnish.

This recipe makes 1 drink but scales easily; mul-tiply the quantities and mix the drink in a largepitcher, garnishing with orange as each servingis poured.

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