Aerin Spruill
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Elizabeth Billiards: A Solemn Farewell In a Time of Struggle
My dad died on Election Day. The perfect opening to the best tragicomic you’ll ever read, especially for a nightlife…
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A Phase 3 Check-Up for Charlotte’s Nightlife Scene
A lot has changed since my last article; namely, Phase 3 in Charlotte, as the easing of Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19…
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Leah & Louise, Camp North End’s Juke Joint With Soul
I sold my soul to food during COVID-19. The absence of real nightlife experiences for six months forced me to…
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Finding Safe Drinking Spots While My Go-To Is Closed
Since COVID-19 clamped down on the Queen City, we’ve seen our fair share of change in the nightlife landscape. As…
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Systemic Racism Comes Out at Night
As a lover of all things nightlife, I’ve relished the opportunity to document my late-night experiences and adventures throughout the…
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Phase 2 Freaks Come Out at Night as Charlotte Restaurants Reopen
In spite of COVID-19, many Charlotte restaurants, bars, breweries and retailers have remained resilient and some have learned how to…
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Bringing Queen City Nightlife Into the Home During Quarantine
Two Saturdays ago, I woke up at 7 a.m. to the beautiful sound of my new 7-week-old puppy screaming bloody…
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My Last Attempt to Scrounge Up Some Fun Before the End
When Charlamagne Tha God of Breakfast Club fame posted “What y’all cousins working at the Pentagon tell y’all today?” on…
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Creatives Can Put the Life Back in Charlotte Nightlife
Every once in a while, when I’m least expecting it, the Charlotte nightlife scene surprises me. Just when I’m getting…
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Anomaly Needs to Go Back to School
When I found out my boyfriend was offered a job out of state in December, the drama queen briefly resurfaced,…
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Surfing in East Charlotte
When I texted my editor, “You’re not going to believe where I went last night,” one recent Sunday afternoon in…
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Taken for a Ride
Disclaimer: This article is a satirical look at the relationships between rideshare drivers and their passengers. However, I must note…
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New South End Spot Might Be What We’re Missing
I set out innocently enough to celebrate a friend’s birthday, when out of nowhere a Sunday Funday struck. I started…
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He’s Too Young For You, Bro
Lately, one of my girlfriends has been itching to break away from her normal routine and try something new. But…
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A Night Fit for Queens
Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my boo, but sometimes he and I both need time to…
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How to Bottle Your Feelings About the End of Summer
Is it just me or did Pumpkin Spice Latte Season come a lot quicker than usual this year? I’m still…
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