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!

November 14, 2008 -- Deacon Blues

A little jazz, a little modern, and a lotta blues on Friday night with a local favorite, Deacon Blues. You'll hear some Clapton, Grateful Dead, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Muddy Waters and lots more! Who knew that cool little place on the corner of Main & Water Streets could fetch such great talent?  Put on those suede shoes (or Ugg boots), sayshay on down to the City Wine Sellar and warm your soul.  Music from 7-10; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe & Coffee Bar open till 9:00.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

For more info on the band: www.uphilltheband.com/deaconspage.html

November 7, 2008 -- BC of the Dreadnecks

Don't let the dreadlocks fool you -- although BC mixes a little reggae into his playlist, he has a variety of tunes, from classic rock to country.  He's a laid back dude with an amazing smile that matches his amazing talent. He's been so busy with his beach gigs this summer that we haven't been able to book him for quite awhile.  So, don't miss him this Friday night.  Music from 7-10 pm; Deli and Cuezzo's Cafe open until 9:00 pm.  Call 252-335-1163 for more information. 

November 5, 2008 -- Wednesday Wine Tasting

The infamous Cork Dork of Elizabeth City, Steve Clark, will be our Guest Pourer for this month's tasting. In addition to pouring, Steve chose the libations for the evening from his list "The Cork Dork's Top 20 Wines Under $20." In keeping with our normal protocol, we will taste three whites and three reds. The C-Dork's whites -- Hogue Riesling Columbia Valley, Dry Creek Vineyards Fume' Blanc, and Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay. The C-Dork's reds -- Concha y Toro Carmenere, Sebastiani Sonoma County Cabernet, and Peter Lehmann Barossa Cabernet. From California to Washington, Chile to Australia, quite a variety. Steve, we promise we'll do our best to dork it up and make you proud!

Tasting begins at 6:00 pm (till 7:30); $10 per person; RSVP Requested; Call 252-335-1163 for more information.