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May 9, 2008 -- Ticky Tacky is Back!

According to Websters, Ticky Tacky means "shoddy and unimaginatively designed; flimsy and dull." I doubt this is an accurate description of the group that will be playing at The City Wine Sellar on Friday night. Band members include: Bill Luton, Britney Luton, Hot Hoidal (aka Charlie Hoidal), and Mindy Luton. They play a hodgepodge of hits from the classics to today's hits, with some 90s rock thrown in for good measure. Ticky Tacky will play from 7:00-10:00 pm. Deli fare will be served until 9:00 pm.  Call 335-1163 for more information

May 13, 2008 -- EC Junior Woman's Club Social

Ladies 40 and under....looking for something fun to be a part of in Elizabeth City? Want to meet new people and be part of an organization dedicated to helping local charities? The Elizabeth City Junior Woman's Club is perfect for you! This organization is a very well-respected group of young women who work hard (and have fun at the same time) to help others. They host a number of events and have monthly get-togethers, and are involved in many events in the area.

On Tuesday evening, May 13th, they will be hosting a membership drive social at The City Wine Sellar for potential new members. There will be food, wine, lively entertainment and really neat people!

So, come on over and check it out. I'll be there! (Unfortunately, I've aged out, but since I own the place, I'm crashing the party!!!)

Invite a friend!

May 7, 2008 -- French Wine Tasting

A super night of fun is guaranteed at The City Wine Sellar on Wednesday evening at our May wine tasting. A variety of French wines will be served by "The Common Girls" from the Water Street Commons Business Complex. Debbie Sauls, Nikki Marshall, and Julie Jones will be on hand to serve you while you listen to Jazz by Connected. French wine, silly girls, and jazz...there's no telling what might happen!

We will be tasting six wines: Hob Nob Chardonnay, Michel Picard Pouilly Fuisse, Baron Philippe de Rothschild le Rose Mouton Cadet, Georges Duboeuf Cote du Rhone Rouge, Michel Lynch Merlot, and a Rothschild Pinot Noir.

The silliness will happen from 6:00-7:30 pm with light appetizers served. RSVP strongly requested. Call 335-1163 for more information.

May 2, 2008 -- BC of the Drednecks

Folk, reggae and blues with BC of the Drednecks. BC is one of our more laid-back entertainers, and one of our most talented. Close your eyes and it'll almost feel like you are in the islands, at a tiki bar, sipping on a fruity umbrella drink. Speaking of islands, see BC playing in Hawaii http://la.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=182942072

BC will be playing in our little paradise from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9:00 pm.

April 25, 2008 -- Dr. Tom Vinick

The movie star entertainer, Dr. Tom, will be here on Friday evening. If you follow the happenings at The City Wine Sellar, you'll remember that the last time Dr. Tom entertained us was the evening the folks from PBS' NC Weekend show were here filming and interviewing. We made both the newspaper and television!

Dr. Tom has a great variety of songs in his repertoire. His specialty is 70s cover tunes. So, stop by and boogie on!

April 18, 2008 -- Joe Gosman

Joe and the guys will be jammin' this Friday night. Joe Gosman always draws such an eclectic crowd to The City Wine Sellar. Maybe it's because he is talented enough to cover a wide variety of musical genres, making everyone happy...from twenty-somethings to sixty-somethings. So, whatever "something" you are, we guarantee you'll have a good time. Music from 7:00-10:00 pm; Deli fare served till 9:00 pm.

Bring an extra nine bucks and buy his CD, "Where is Home."

April 11, 2008 -- Chuck Hodges

Plan for a once in a lifetime event at the City Wine Sellar on Friday evening...Chuck Hodges entertaining when there's NOT a downpour outside! Seems the last four times Chuck has played for us, he has been forced to trudge his equipment through the cold and nasty weather. Alas, it looks like Spring might finally visit with us on Friday. According to the weather gurus, Friday is to be in the 70's, with no rain. No better time to wander around Downtown Elizabeth City, stop by the wine sellar and listen to the sounds of Chuck and Hot Hoidal. Entertainment 7:00-10:00 pm; Deli fare served till 9:00 pm. Smoking allowed in the outside cafe area. Call 335-1163 for more info.

May 7, 2008 -- Do it French-style with The Common Girls

Man, oh man! What a treat we have for you for the May wine tasting! Or, should I say "treats." The "Common Girls" will be our Guest Pourers for the May 7th wine tasting. Debbie Sauls, Nikki Marshall (and maybe even Julie Jones) from the Water Street Commons complex will be sashaying around spilling wine into your glasses.

We'll be doing it French-style on this particular evening. Hobnob wines will definitely be on the tasting list, along with a few others to be chosen at the last minute (in my world, that's referred to as procrastination). Visit their web site for a few laughs prior to tasting night (not the Common Girls' web site, but the Hob Nob site...www.hobnobwines.com). Come hob nob with the best of 'em next month!

Sip to the sounds of jazz with Connected.

Tasting 6:00-7:30 pm; $10 per person; RSVP highly requested. 335-1163.

April 4, 2008 -- Further Adieu

The boys are back! They last rocked us in January. Wow. Can you believe it's been three months, almost to the day? There WILL be fireworks...literally. Roanoke Bible College is celebrating their 60th anniversary with fireworks at 9:15 pm. So, hang out in downtown Elizabeth City tonight...enjoy the show at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar, then hop on down to the waterfront for a spectacular show in the sky. (We'll guard your drink for ya. ;-) )
Deli fare served until 9:00 pm; wine & beer until 10:30 pm; entertainment from 7:00-10:00 pm.
See more of Further Adieu at http://www.furtheradieu.com/

Wine Tasting Notes -- April 2, 2008

Let it be known that I’m horrible at keeping secrets. I wanted to keep these wines under wraps, so to speak, until the end of the tasting, and do a great “voila” to reveal their identities. While putting together the tasting notes, I got too excited about the variety of wines we’ll be tasting that I decided to save the “brown bag” theme for another time. I hope you will be as excited tasting the super group of Argentine wines selected.
Argentine wines could very well be the next phenomenon wines to hit the U.S. market. They’re being regarded as some of the best wine values, balancing quality and value quite nicely. Argentina is the worlds 5th largest wine producing country, and 6th largest wine consuming country. Once difficult to find in the United States, you will surely be seeing more and more of these wines in your favorite restaurants and wine shops in the years to come. –Debbie
Special thanks to Ann Hoffman, Publisher of The Daily Advance, our Guest Pourer for this evening, and to Lisa Van Curen of Empire Distributing. “Connected” is back with us for another great evening of jazz and wine. Be sure to get their contact information and book them for your next big event!
--Trivento Chardonnay – “Combines distinctive varietal character with judicious oak aging to deliver rich banana and crisp apple flavors complemented by toast notes. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak for two months. Well suited for seafood and white meats.”
Regular Price: $ 12.36 Tasting Price: $ 11.36
--Pannotia Torrontes – “Pannotia Torrontes has floral notes of iris and hibiscus, two plants growing along the Cafayate plateau. Pannotia’s riper style of Torrontes offers light notes of orange zest, green apple, lemon, and peach. With this wine, Pannotia has created a wine that juggles lightness and intensity.”
Regular Price: $ 14.68 Tasting Price: $ 13.68
--Duo Sauvignon Blanc – “The nose is fragrant with cantaloupe melon and lemon blossom. The taste carries a vivacious freshness with rich, chewy flavors of grapefuit, tropical fruit and mineral. Plump mouthfeel followed by a flinty note on the finish.”
Regular Price: $ 13.18 Tasting Price $ 12.18
--MontGras Carmenere – “Powerful aromas of spices, wild herbs and vanilla. It has a well-rounded taste with subtle fruit flavors and soft tannins leading to a velvety finish.”
Regular Price: $ 15.58 Tasting Price $ 14.58
--Trivento Syrah – “An alluring nose of violets and cassis. Intense red in color, the wine is smooth and velvety on the palate with supple tannins. It offers rich fruit flavors complemented by spice notes. Aged in American and French oak for 5 to 7 months, it is perfect for braised beef or lamb as well as for Mediterranean fare.”
Regular Price: $ 12.36 Tasting Price $ 11.36
--Pannotia Malbec – “Pannotia Malbec is created from grapes grown in one of the most distinctive areas of Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo. The dusty, even fluffy, soils of that great old vineyard bring out another side of the grape: black and red cherries, blueberries, and hints of chocolate.”
Regular Price: $ 14.68 Tasting Price $ 12.68

Brown Bag Wine Tasting -- April 2, 2008

No foolin'. We're having a Brown Bag Wine Tasting this month. No, you won't be required to bring your own wine. We're going to try something a little different by keeping the wines a secret until near the end of the tasting. We'll still taste 3 reds and 3 whites, and we'll still provide descriptive wine tasting notes; however, the names of the wines won't be included and the wines will be tightly tucked into little brown bags until the time of "big unveiling."

We won't keep the Guest Pourer a secret, though. This month we are pleased to have Ann Hoffman as our pourer. Ann is the new Publisher of The Daily Advance. For those of you who haven't yet met her, this would be the perfect opportunity to demonstrate Elizabeth City's southern hospitality and welcoming nature by stopping by to say, "hello."

March 28, 2008 -- Christopher Palestrant

End your month with a new artist at The City Wine Sellar. Christopher Palestrant will set the stage with his boogie, ballads and Broadway act. The multi-talented Chris will also play up some Billy Joel and maybe a little Elton John, as well as a few folksy tunes and original. It sounds like he will certainly cover the gamut.Music from 7:00-10:00 pm. Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. Non-smoking inside venue.

March 21, 2008 -- Jazz with "Connected"

Join us Friday night at The Sellar Wine Bar (located inside The City Wine Sellar) for an evening of Jazz with "Connected." Connected will delight you with a variety of jazz music, standard to contemporary. Come join us and be entertained by the talented trio of Wayne James, Dennis Figgs, and Ellard Forrester.Entertainment is from 7-10 pm. Regular deli menu items served from 6-9 pm. The Sellar Wine Bar is a non-smoking venue. Smoking permitted in the cafe seating area.

Check out the band at www.dwconnected.com

March 17th Beer Tasting -- 6:00-7:30 pm

Betcha never tasted a Sour Apple Honey Cinnamon Ale! You'll have an opportunity to do so on Monday evening, March 17th (coincidentally, St. Patrick's Day). We're having a home brew beer tasting in cooperation with Elizabeth City Brewing Company. In addition to the interesting Sour Apple Honey Cinnamon Ale, you can try an Irish Pale Ale, a Clover Porter, an Indian Brown ale, an Ein Bien Bitte Bier, and a Kilt Lifter. Personally, I can't wait to check out that last one. Tasting will be held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Light appetizers will be served. RSVP Requested. Call 335-1163 for more info.

March 14, 2008 -- BC of the Drednecks

Keep rocking in March with live music with BC at The City Wine Sellar. BC will keep your toes tapping with rock, reggae, blues, folk, and a few unique originals. You can usually hear BC playing with his band, The Dreadnecks, at such Outer Banks venues as The Brewing Station, Port O' Call, Chili Peppers and The Beach Bread Company. BC offers a CD of his band's tunes for only $10.00
Music from 7:00-10:00 pm; Deli fare served until 9:00 pm.

Beer Tasting March 17, 2008

You seriously can't miss this lucky tasting! The guys from Elizabeth City Brewing LLC will be brewing at least five batches of home brews for us to try. I can tell you from experience, they know what they're doing. And it's on St. Patrick's Day, no less. So, put on those green underwear and sham-rock your hineys on down to The City Wine Sellar on Monday, March 17th. 6:00-7:30 pm. RSVP requested, please. 252-335-1163.
Check out Elizabeth City Brewing's web site at http://www.ecitybrew.com/

Other March Entertainers

Jazz with Connected -- March 21, 2008

Boogie, Ballads & Broadway with
Christopher Palestrant -- March 28, 2008

Further Adieu -- March 4, 2008