nonillogical 403 Report post Posted April 13, 2009 The Coyote Ugly building at College & 9th has been getting worked on for the week or two. First it was a fresh coat of white paint (on the 9th facing side) and today a new awning with wood pillars was installed. Not sure what's going in there, but given the looks of the awning and patio I would assume its another bar or restaurant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueenCityLegend 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 The Coyote Ugly building at College & 9th has been getting worked on for the week or two. First it was a fresh coat of white paint (on the 9th facing side) and today a new awning with wood pillars was installed. Not sure what's going in there, but given the looks of the awning and patio I would assume its another bar or restaurant. Luna Lounge is going there. It is owned by the same people as Kiss Lounge and The Sunset Club Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonillogical 403 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Luna Lounge is going there. It is owned by the same people as Kiss Lounge and The Sunset Club ok. should i be excited about this? after all, they'll be my new neighbor. i'm not the least bit concerned about noise though, i never really heard anything from coyote ugly. what are sunset and kiss' reputations? i saw a hookah pic on kiss' website and would certainly welcome another hookah spot uptown they have a myspace up that has a may 2009 date, but talks as if its been open for a while and already has a reputation, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokiehigh 35 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 This is interesting. The end of this article mentions that if 5/3 can lease its space in the University area, it would like to move Uptown and put its name on the building. 5/3 Moving Uptown? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm21499 367 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 Interesting that 5/3 is wanting to move uptown. I suppose that want more recognition with having their name on a building? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlrvr 2938 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 They've been wanting to move Uptown for at least 2 years, back when they were still independent as 1st Charter. It has also been rumored both in the press and elsewhere, that they would anchor the proposed office tower at 631 N Tryon (where the Renaissance Apts were). Obviously with lots of empty space coming online, I'm not sure they wouldn't move into an existing building, but like the article says they either need to sell or lease their current HQ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottCLT 249 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 Yes, I can confirm that. My girlfriend worked for FC before the acquisition and she said they were looking to move uptown before the 5/3 thing ever happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Name 72 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) There had been a topic that discussed the installation of art/statues/markers on the S. Tryon & 277 bridge... Here's a rendering. It's fine. A little too modern for my taste, but that's sheik now. Edited April 27, 2009 by The Escapists Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonillogical 403 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) ^laaame. i think a modern approach is appropriate here, but this is just a very clunky amateurish design. it would benefit from just removing an element or two, but even then, for a 'signature' sculpture for the city there is no concept, no reference, no relevance, and nowhere near enough elegance to get by on aesthetics alone. also, i'm not sure exactly what kind of material the clear parts are, but i imagine they'll start to look dirty and aged very very quickly. Edited April 27, 2009 by nonillogical Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlrvr 2938 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Ehhhh....I prefer my giant piggybanks.....as nonillogical said, there is no reference or relanvence for these pieces in this location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte_native 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I'd like a mini Stonehenge... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 5863 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Sad news - Charlotte has lost one of its most iconic institutions. It looks like the Ascot Inn and its heart-shaped jacuzzi will no longer be providing respite for party goers at the Uptown Cabaret. Farewell, Ascot. I'm sure a nice gravel parking lot will alight your land before too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1274 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Sad news - Charlotte has lost one of its most iconic institutions. It looks like the Ascot Inn and its heart-shaped jacuzzi will no longer be providing respite for party goers at the Uptown Cabaret. Farewell, Ascot. I'm sure a nice gravel parking lot will alight your land before too long. Is it being torn down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 5863 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Not yet, but it has been boarded up and vacated. I doubt the building will last long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy2000 301 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Sad news - Charlotte has lost one of its most iconic institutions. It looks like the Ascot Inn and its heart-shaped jacuzzi will no longer be providing respite for party goers at the Uptown Cabaret. Farewell, Ascot. I'm sure a nice gravel parking lot will alight your land before too long. Terrible news! I lost my virginity in their parking lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southslider 943 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 One down (Ascot Inn), one to go (Uptown Cabaret)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhilljames 214 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Ummm..... a bit of an overshare there lewy... Yeah, I'm not sad to see this thing go, but I'd love to see something built out there rather than another gravel lot. Maybe they could put a few parcels together and build a baseball stadium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastman 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 One down (Ascot Inn), one to go (Uptown Cabaret)! Cabaret is not going anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InitialD 403 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 One down (Ascot Inn), one to go (Uptown Cabaret)! Uptown Cabaret is best adult entertainment in the city. In fact, they are expanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1274 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Uptown Cabaret is best adult entertainment in the city. In fact, they are expanding. Funniest thing I saw was when I was walking back home from the Panthers MNF game, the line of people going into Uptown Caberet at midnight on a Monday. The line was all the way to the Ascot Inn.... Nothing like a good lap dance after a Panther win. Edited April 30, 2009 by dbull75 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InitialD 403 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Funniest thing I saw was when I was walking back home from the Panthers MNF game, the line of people going into Uptown Caberet at midnight on a Monday. The line was all the way to the Ascot Inn.... Nothing like a good lap dance after a Panther win. They have some good promotions on game nights. Also, it is the only time they bend the dress code and allowed sports attire. Plus, you can't beat the best 2am breakfast buffet in the city! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky_davis_fan_21 17496 Report post Posted May 1, 2009 I'd like a mini Stonehenge... Nah they already got that in Ballantyne, at 521 and Ballytown Commons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 5863 Report post Posted May 30, 2009 No more Coyote Ugly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1328 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Hah, I didn't even realize that's where it was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonillogical 403 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 ^yeah i'm not sure how close to being done they are. the stonework looks good, but the wood is kind of crappy and poorly stained. looks like it needs a coat of finish still or something. i think they've made it look more like a casual restaurant than what is supposed to be a pretty high-end club. i'm really happy to see anything starting to creep up N. College (these are my new neighbors, after all), but i'm betting their business model will change to more of a typical bar eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
