Arts & Culture

Get the rub for Q2U's Boston Butt BBQ

Submitted by Susan H.

Friday, May 25th, 2012, 2:10pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Q2U owner Brian Rich visited WBTV News at Noon today, sharing his spice rub marinade recipe with anchor Kristen Miranda.

Q2U's vinegar-based BBQ sauce was recently chosen as one of three official sauces for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Q2U is located at 4052 Charlotte Highway in Lake Wylie, SC.

Here's the recipe:

1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/2 cup ground cumin
1/2 cup smoky paprika
1/8 cup cayenne pepper
3/4 cup light brown sugar
6-8# Boston Butt

Combine all ingredients by hand or use a food processor. Generously rub spice mix on butt. Coating will be thick. Let sit up to an hour (you should see it start to "sweat"). You can cook overnight in a crock pot...or cook over indirect heat on either a charcoal or gas grill. (If you're using a gas grill, light one side and place the butt on the othe

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20th Anniversary Matthews Alive Entertainment

Submitted by John Cominsky on Wednesday, May 23rd, 12:56 pm

MATHEWS - The Matthews Alive Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this September with its best ever lineup of musical entertainment.

Matthews Alive is a four day family festival which takes place every year over Labor Day weekend in Downtown Matthews. This year the event kicks off Friday, August 31 and concludes on Monday, September 3.

Grammy winners and country stars Shenandoah will headline the entertainment during the festival. With 25 Top Singles the group will perform their number one hits “Next to You, Next to Me,” “Ghost in this House,” “Moon over Georgia,” “Mama Knows,” and many more.

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They're Banking on You: A Swine Evening

Submitted by Susan H.

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:58pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's the most fun and creative charity event of the season! A Swine Evening is a colorful gala Celebrity Piggy Bank party and auction. Online and on-site, you'll have a chance to bid on about 95 celebrity-signed piggy banks and accompanying prizes. There's also live entertainment, a dance floor, food, a full bar and both live and silent auctions. Homeless children are banking on you! Please join us. You'll have a great time for a great cause. Proceeds benefit A Child's Place, an organization working to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 2nd
Hours: 7pm to 10:30pm
Tickets: $175 per Person
Venue: Renaissance Charlotte Hotel
Address: 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte

Need more information? Please click

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3-Day Festival Ticket Now On Sale

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Thursday, May 3rd, 3:48 pm

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAINTOP ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR 5TH ANNUAL 3-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BOONE, NC - AUGUST 24-26, 2012

Performers Include Railroad Earth - 2 Nights, Dr. Dog, JJ Grey and Mofro, Sam Bush, The Futurebirds, River Whyless, the Hackensaw Boys, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, and The Black Lillies

$85 3-Day Festival Ticket Now On Sale For Limited Time

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2012 Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend

Submitted by Susan H.

Friday, April 13th, 2012, 2:39pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - One of Charlotte's best keep fundraising secrets is set to kick off another weekend of wine tasting, eating and raising money for charity.

Every two years, wine and food enthusiasts gather to share their passion for tasting exceptional vintages and trying Charlotte’s fine cuisine.

One of the Southeast's largest wine events, the Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend begins Thursday, April 18th, and runs through Sunday, April 22nd.

Here's a link to the event's website for more information. Some events are already sold out, so purchase tickets soon if you plan to attend!

This year's beneficiaries include the Council for Children's Rights, Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina-BackPack Program, Pat's Place and the Charlotte Community Health Clinic. These organizations were selected for the vital services they provide in nourishing the body, mind and spirit of our c

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STOMP plays the Blumenthal

Submitted by Susan H.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 1:38pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

Event Details
Dates: April 3rd - 8th
Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30pm
Friday: 8pm
Saturday: 2pm & 8pm
Sunday: 1:30pm & 7pm
Venue: Belk Theater
Address: 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte

Need more information? Please click HERE or call 704.372.1000.

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Meet two of Charlotte Parent's Kids Art Contest Winners!

Submitted by Susan H.

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 4:58pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - This past Monday at noon, WBTV was pleased to meet two wonderful artists, both winners in Charlotte Parent's Kids Art Contest. Grand Prize winner is Asherel Kaseorg. Joining her was Elizabeth Park, First Place winner in the Grades 2-3 category. Both girls displayed their winning entries. Incredible artwork!

The Kids Art Contest entries will be on display at the Levine Museum of the New South starting Sunday, April 22nd, through the end of May.

Please click HERE for more information.

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