March 4, 2009 -- Organic Wine Tasting

Cleanse your body, cleanse your soul. Eating and drinking organically is gaining in popularity and fast becoming a new way of living. More and more wineries are producing their wines with organically grown grapes and eliminating the use of chemicals throughout the wine-making process.
Our Guest Pourers this month will be none other than John and Audra Marx from Soho Organic Market.
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th, to taste a selection of six wines made with organically grown grapes, and likely a few varietals you've never tried before (Viognier and Bonarda)
--Full Circle Chardonnay (California)
--Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay (California)
--Bonterra Vineyards Viognier (California)
--Sincerity Merlot/Cabernet Blend (Argentina)
--Donaria Bonarda (Argentina)
--CUQ Red Blend (Argentina)

February 27, 2009 -- Dr Tom Vinick

Dr. Tom Vinick will rock you out with a variety of 70s cover tunes this Friday night. Versatile, talented, and always full of energy, this back-cracker by day, music-maker by night will entertain you from 7-10 pm. Have dinner and a glass of wine and a musicalicious night at City Wine. Deli serves till 9:00 pm. 252-335-1163.

February 20, 2009 -- James Bateman

Are you ready to help create another northeastern NC star?  Friday night is your opportunity to help support a local guy whose dream is to make it big.  James Bateman has played at The Grand Ole Opry and hopes to head back to Nashville soon to make his dream come true.  He plays from the heart a selection of tunes from the rock, southern rock, country and easy listening genres.  James will play from 7:00-10:00 pm; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9:00 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

February 13, 2009 -- Robbie and The Kidd

Friday the 13th will be your lucky night if you show up at The City Wine Sellar to see and hear Robbie and The Kidd! You'll recognize Robbie Raper from the other band he plays in, Further Adieu. He's doing it up as a duo act for us, but don't worry -- he's still with the band. He's just one of those guys who has music in his blood and is so darned talented that he wants to rock out in all of his spare moments. Luck for us, huh? Rock on Robbie!

Music from 7-10; Deli fare served till 9 pm.

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February 6, 2009 -- Jazz it up with Connected

Jazz up your evening with Connected, a group of talented musicians who have been performing in the area for over 10 years. They will entertain you New Orleans-style with classic and contemporary jazz numbers. CJ, Maurice, Andrea, Dennis, Ellard, and Wayne will easily make you feel like you're in the Big Easy.

Visit them online at: www.dwconnected.com and book them for your next party!

February 4, 2009 -- Red Hot Wine Tasting

The color red is dynamic, on the color palette and in our lives. It represents love, warmth, and comfort as well as passion, excitement, and intensity. It signifies danger, yet portrays a strong sense of confidence. Artists dab it into or splash it on their creative works to express infinite emotions and meanings. Red is a powerful hue that elicits deep and dramatic feelings in the color spectrum of our souls.
That’s why we chose Red as our theme for this month’s tasting. That, and the oh-so obvious “Red” connection with the month of February – the Month of Looooovvve and American Heart Month. Don’t fear, my wonderful white wine lovers. We will not be limiting our selection to only red wines. We will taste wines with “red” as part of their names.
So, make February 4th a Red Letter Day in your life by joining us at The City Wine Sellar for our monthly wine tasting. Sipping, snacks, and socializing from 6-7:30 pm. Dress the part--wear a red dress, red hat, red lipstick, red tie, red socks, red undies...whatever puts you in the red-hot mood! Cost is $15 per person. RSVP is requested. 252-335-1163 or d_malenfant@yahoo.com.
Our guest pourers for February will be red-rose-lovely Lisa Winslow and Mary Temple from the Arts of the Albemarle.

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January 30, 2009 -- Christopher Palestrant

An evening of boogie, ballads and broadway with Christopher Palestrant will put a bounce in your step. Chris is an accomplished composer and musical professional.  Listen to a musical collage of recent gigs by clicking the link below.  Music from 7-10 pm; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9:00 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

http://www.palestrant.com/gigs/Palestrant-Sampler.mp3

January 23, 2009 -- James Ethan

James Ethan has sprouted wings!  Musical wings, that is.  This young man is a gloriously gifted artist who plays acoustic indie rock.  You will fall in love with him from the first chord.  Music from 7-10 pm; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9:00 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

www.myspace.com/jamesethan

January 16, 2009 -- BC of the Dreadnecks

Rock, reggae, funk, folk, jazz and blues...what other entertainer is so versatile? From the Outer Banks of NC, BC will stray from his band, The Dreadnecks, to go it alone at The City Wine Sellar. He HAS been known to bring a fellow musician along now and again, filling your evening with double the acoustic pleasure.  Music 7-10; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open until 9:00 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

January 9, 2009 -- Chuck Hodges

Soothe your soul with the sounds of Chuck Hodges on Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar. Chuck will calm you and energize you at the same time with elements of country, modern rock, and classic rock. He's a genius guitarist and virtuoso vocalist. Make one of your New Year's Resolutions to fill your life with beautiful music.
Entertainment from 7-10 pm; Deli bar and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

January 2, 2008 -- Kool Karaoke

You should have recovered from your wild night out on New Year's Eve, so come on over to a celebratory night of Karaoke at The City Wine Sellar with master Karaoke Kween Kathi Hartzell. It's fun to participate, and it's fun to watch and cheer on your friends.  Check out the video from the post-Thanksgiving evening of entertainment. Entertainment 7-10 pm; Deli fare and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info. 

December 26, 2008 -- Tom Vinick

Whew. Christmas was a whirlwind this year!  Now, it's time to begin your official training regimen for New Year's Eve! We all know you can't run a marathon without training, and you can't stay up till midnight on New Year's Eve without a little practice, as well.  Begin this Friday at The City Wine Sellar with some groovy 70's cover tunes with (Dr.) Tom Vinick.  It's still the holiday season with friends and family still in town, so make it ever more special by spending a night in downtown Elizabeth City.  Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9 pm.  Call 335-1163 for more information.

December 19, 2008 -- Further Adieu

The four superstars who are all the rage in our area and beyond -- JJ, Nick, Robbie, and Josh -- will be at The City Wine Sellar on Friday Night wearing their Further Adieu hats.  And we LOVE it when they wear those hats, because, as we all know..."with the right hat, nothing else matters!" Rock, pop, acoustic -- anything and everything Further Adieu plays, they play terrifically.  It's the Friday before Christmas, so give yourself the gift of a great time!  Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9 pm; Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more info. 

*Photo from www.furtheradieu.com

December 12-13, 2008 -- Holiday Jewelry and Bag Sale

"Just Bags" will be having their Holiday Jewelry and Handbag Sale at The City Wine Sellar this Thursday (December 11) and Friday (December 12). It'll be a great time to do some holiday shopping! They'll have they're famous jewelry and handbags, along with scarves, sunglasses, and other great gift items, all at super prices! The show will be held Thursday from 2:00-7:00 pm (light appetizers served and cash bar) and Friday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.  So, Shop on By!

December 12, 2008 -- Chris Palestrant

Come home for the holidays and get into the spirit with a few holiday classics with Chris Palestrant at The City Wine Sellar. Chris will also entertain you with his usual repertoire of Boogie, Ballads and Broadway. Music from 7-10; Deli Fare served until 9:00 pm. Friday night in Downtown Elizabeth City. What could be finer? Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

December 3, 2008 -- Sparkling Wine Tasting

Bubble into our 4th Annual Sparkling Wine Tasting on Wednesday evening and "drink the stars" with us!  Speaking of stars, we will have a Montero in the house as Guest Pourer for the evening.  We're not sure yet if it will be Andy or Karin, but we'll clink our glasses with one of them.  This sparkling evening is one of our most popular tastings, so please RSVP early.  $10 per person.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information.  See you there!

November 28, 2008 -- Karaoke with the Krowd

We know you'll be worn out from doing your part to save our economy on "black Friday" (the biggest shopping day of the year), but save enough energy to Karaoke your Kares away on Friday evening at The City Wine Sellar.  Kathi Hartzell, professional singer and Karaoke Kween, will be on hand to gently persuade you and your friends to sing your hearts out.  Even if you only sing in your shower and in your car, you should still stop by and enjoy Kathi's crooning and the melodies belted out by other karaoke-ers.  Entertainment from 7-10; enjoy appetizers/dinner till 9 pm; Cuezzo's Cafe till 9 pm.  

Practice makes perfect...start practicing now!

November 21, 2008 -- Dr. Tom Vinick

Dr. Tom LIVE at The City Wine Sellar on Friday night.  Back-cracker by day, melody-maker by night. This clip is from the evening he played for UNC-TV.  He has a great repertoire of 70s cover tunes that will have you singing along and having a great time.  Music from 7-10 pm; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open till 9 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

If you'd like to see the entire UNC-TV episode featuring The City Wine Sellar, check it out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pLNuAz0gm4

Participate in our "Hip" Project

Help us out with a "Hip" project we're working on at The City Wine Sellar.  Send us your favorite (or even not-so-favorite) photo or video of your hip(s)...a friend's hip(s)...your pet's hip(s)...even multiple hips in action.  Be creative!  We use our hips for everything from closing the car door, to balancing a guitar, to carrying our children, to dancing, to modeling that bikini, and to displaying art work (tattoos). Think of all the ways you use your hips and catch it in action.  Some rules:

--Some skin allowed, but must be respectable.

--By sending photo/video, you grant permission for us to use it in our project and allow minor editing if necessary.

--Photos/videos of OPHs (Other People's Hips) accepted as long as we can't recognize their face (or you include contact info so we may obtain their permission). You must let us know it's an OPH photo/video.

--Include your name so we may grant credit.

Send all photos, videos and questions to: d_malenfant@yahoo.com or malenfant@lycos.com. Don't forget to include your name!