June 3, 2009 -- California Stand Off Wine Tasting

Don't be standoffish...Our Wednesday Wine Tasting theme for June is called a Stand Off Wine Tasting. A Stand Off tasting is when you taste the same varietal of wine from different regions. This type of tasting allows you to compare and contrast varietals from different areas of a wine producing region, state, country, or from around the world. We're starting close to home with a California Stand Off Tasting. For example, you'll taste a Chardonnay from Monterey, one from Sonoma, and one from Mendocino. You'll taste a Merlot from Napa, one from Santa Barbara, and one from the Central Coast.
As always, this event is a great way to sample wines, socialize, and have a great time. Our tastings aren't "stuffy" or "snobbish" in any way. You will enjoy yourself whether you are a wine novice or a wine expert.
Guest Pourers will be Georgene and Vidal Falcon, proprietors of The Grice-Fearing Bed & Breakfast.
Cost is $15 per person and includes light appetizers, samplings from six different wines, tasting notes, and a fun evening. RSVP Requested (252-335-1163).

May 29, 2009 -- Ticky Tacky

The first-ever band that actually originated at The City Wine Sellar is BACK by popular demand to rock you out in true Ticky-Tacky fashion.

Having lunch one day at City Wine, the eternally optimistic and notorious "we'll try anything" couple, Bill and Britney Luton, said something along the lines of, "Hey, we can put together a band. Why don't you book US on a Friday night?" Tactfully not letting them in on the fact that I hear some variation of this comment at least five times a month, I nervously pencilled (note pencilled) them in under "Bill and Britney." They didn't yet have a name for their band. Within the hour, they had their name and were walking out the door making plans for their gig.
True to form, they put on an amazing show of rock, pop, and top 40 tunes -- a ticky tacky performance of songs from an eclectic mix of genres. I'm glad they didn't tell me until AFTER their first show that they had only had practiced a couple of times as a group!

They've re-grouped, so to speak, with a new member, Toby Tate, have written some original tunes, expanded their playlist, and have actually practiced for their May 29th gig. So, expect an even more electrifying show on the 29th. They'll play from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information
Visit them online at: www.tickytackyband.com. Become a Fan on Facebook. Follow them on Twitter.

May 22, 2009 -- Chuck Hodges

A local favorite from Camden, NC, Chuck Hodges IS music. Described on his web site as "part alt-country, part Americana, and part modern rock - and smothered with soulfulness," Chuck is the pig-pickin' cake of entertainers.  He has a quiet talent that will electrify you.  

For those of you who aren't from the South, a pig-pickin' cake is a cake of Southern tradition served at summer pig-pickings.  It is a mixture of many great ingredients that can stand on their own in taste, but combined make for an over-the-top tasting experience.  

May 15, 2009 -- James Ethan with Jeremy Ellis

This amazing duo will be the Official Opening Act for this year's NC Potato Festival at the Official Potato Festival Kickoff Party on Friday the 15th at City Wine Sellar.  Playing acoustic indie rock, James Ethan and Jeremy will start this year's festival off on the right spud. Join us for a night of fun, fun, fun!  Entertainment 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information about The City Wine Sellar.  Visit www.ncpotatofestival.com or call 252-338-4104 for more information about the NC Potato Festival.

Catch Jeremy playing with the band Ehringhaus on the Bud Light Main Stage Saturday!

May 8, 2009 -- Wrenn Mangum Extraordinaire

Elvis is in the building. Wrenn Mangum Extraordinaire will be performing his one-man Elvis, Rockabilly, 50's show on May 8th at The City Wine Sellar from 7-10 pm. Singing into an old-style microphone, playing guitar, and swiveling his hips Elvis-style, Wrenn will perform a solo salute to the original rockabilly pioneers and artists of the 50s.  Make it even more fun by dressing 50s-style.  See videos of Wrenn performing at www.wrennmangum.com.  Call us at 252-335-1163 for more information.  Deli fare served till 9:00 pm.

May 6, 2009 -- Spring Wine & Sangria Tasting

It's Spring wine and sangria time! Last year's Spring tasting featuring refreshing spring and summer wines was such a popular theme, we're doing it again. This time we will feature both a white wine sangria and a red wine sangria, along with divine seasonal wine and yummy wine drink recipes. Guest Pourers will be: Charlotte Underwood, Mable Jean Moore, Maureen Donnelly, and Susan Hartley from the E.C. Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. 6:00-7:30 pm. Cost is $15 per person, RSVP Highly Requested.  252-335-1163 for more info.