Sarah Aarthun

It's been an eventful first year as Paid to Party columnist for the Observer, filled with important life lessons.

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After much anticipation, the EpiCentre Theaters opened Dec. 12, offering uptown residents a walkable way to dinner and a movie. What makes the new movie theater unique to Charlotte is its adjoining restaurant and lounge, Mez, which is quickly becoming a hot spot for partygoers looking for a place with a legitimate big-city feel that other clubs have tried and failed to achieve.

If you didn't know the hijinks going on inside Connolly's on Friday night, you would have thought you had time-traveled back to the '80s.

The Wine Loft opened Nov. 30 in the new Southborough building, bringing a little glamour to a quieter part of South End. Nestled between Five Guys and Noodles & Co., the wine bar adds an upscale option to nearby residents looking for a nightspot within walking distance.

The influential country-rock band is bringing its “Long Road Out of Eden” tour to Charlotte, AEG announced today.

Area bars got a financial boost last weekend with Halloween falling on a Friday.

Now that the presidential election is over, you need to cast your eyes toward another important ballot.

Stuck at home, trying to save money during this challenging economic time?

For those who have missed the Comedy Zone since it closed uptown last year, there's a new way to get your stand-up fix.