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Woman assaulted outside Epicentre in downtown Charlotte

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 2:57pm

By Jeff Rivenbark - email

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A woman claims she was punched in the head at a popular entertainment spot in downtown Charlotte.

The incident happened Tuesday around 6:20 p.m. at a parking deck of the Epicentre located at 210 E. Trade Street.

The 21-year-old woman told police someone approached her in the parking deck and punched her one time in the back of the head.

The man ran away.

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Youth Festival Concert

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 5:06pm

CHARLOTTE - Ernest Pereira, conducting The Charlotte Symphony is dedicated to nurturing talent in young musicians and supports two youth orchestras. The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth Orchestra provide nearly 200 young musicians in the Charlotte region with superior music instruction and orchestral experience. They perform throughout the season.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 17th
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $8 to $15
Venue: Knight Theater
Address: 430 S. Tryon Street in Charlotte

Need more information? Please click HERE or call 704.972.2000.

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Young Frankenstein

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 4:57pm

CHARLOTTE - Based on the Oscar-nominated, smash hit, 1974 film, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is the wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Mary Shelley classic from the comic genius of Mel Brooks. When Frederick Frankenstein, an esteemed New York brain surgeon and professor, inherits a castle and laboratory in Transylvania from his grandfather, deranged genius, Victor Von Frankenstein, he faces a dilemma. Does he continue to run from his family's tortured past or does he stay in Transylvania to carry on his grandfather's mad experiments reanimating the dead and, in the process, fall in love with his sexy lab assistant, Inga?

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Leo Kottke

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 4:45pm

CHARLOTTE - For three decades, Leo Kottke's ability to embrace folk idioms and pop melodies as readily as he assimilates jazz and classical influences distinguish him among guitar virtuosi. Since the guitarist's 1969 debut, 12 String Blues, Kottke has released over 30 studio albums, consistently winning over new fans while continuing to surprise and delight longtime aficionados.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, March 15th
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $22.50 to $27.50
Venue: McGlohon Theatre | Spirit Square
Address: 345 N. College Street in Charlotte

Need more information? Please click HERE or call 704.372.1000.

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Bar patron assaulted with beer bottle in downtown Charlotte

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 4:28pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Police say a man at a bar in center city Charlotte was injured after he was smacked in the head with a beer bottle.

Lucas Flory, 24, told police was assaulted at Black Fin which is a bar/restaurant located in the Epicenter at 210 E. Trade Street.

The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

Flory told police he didn't know the man who hit him or why the reason for the assault.

The victim was treated for minor injuries at Carolinas Medical Center.

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The Princess Bride

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 3:25pm

CHARLOTTE - Citizens of the Universe presents a live version of William Goldman's the Princess Bride (adapted for stage by Johnathan Fourniadis). A true storybook story of fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love and miracles!

Event Details
Dates: March 16th - 27th
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Tickets: $15 to $20
Venue: The Breakfast Club
Address: 225 N. Caldwell Street in Charlotte

Need more information? Please click HERE or call 704.615.4651.

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Women of Will

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 3:12pm

CHARLOTTE - Take a thrilling ride through history with some of Shakespeare's wittiest, wisest, bravest and sexiest heroines as seen through the eyes of world-renowned performer and teacher Tina Packer. Women of Will is the culmination of Packer's lifelong passion for Shakespeare and has been hailed by critics as "a dazzling and illuminating piece of work." Collaborative Arts, the producer of the popular Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, offers you the chance to witness a master of her craft in action in this special regional premiere performance.

Event Details
Dates: March 16th & 17th
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $20 to $25
Venue: Duke Energy Theater | Spirit Square
Address: 345 N. College Street in Charlotte

Need more information? Please click HERE or call 704.372.1000.

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