The Democratic National Convention wraps up tonight, concluding six days of community celebrations, delegate events, and invitation-only parties at venues throughout Charlotte. Here’s a look at some of the food, entertainment, and decor at events that took place.
Delegates Party at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Go! Productions produced a party at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for delegates from California, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana.
Photo: Stephanie Chesson Photo
Got Your 6 Benefit
More than 1,000 people packed Amos' Southend on September 5 for a private event to benefit Got Your 6, an initiative to help military veterans reintegrate into civilian life. The event was hosted by Lifetime Television's "Your Life. Your Time. Your Vote" campaign.
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Got Your 6 Benefit
Eva Longoria served as celebrity host of the Got Your 6 benefit.
Photo: Courtesy of Lifetime TV
Got Your 6 Benefit
The benefit for Got Your 6 included a performance by Flo Rida.
Photo: Courtesy of Lifetime TV
Delegates Party at Mint Museum
At the Mint Museum, Lighthouse Creative Works partnered with Favor Me Events to create a party for delegates from Illinois, Delaware, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Photo: The Beautiful Mess
Delegates Party at Mint Museum
Faux dogwood trees decorated the bars at the Mint Museum. The dogwood blossom is the state flower for North Carolina.
Photo: The Beautiful Mess
Delegates Party at Mint Museum
Delegates at the Mint Museum sipped cocktails made with apple pie-flavored moonshine, cranberry-apple juice, a splash of ginger ale, and garnished with a slice of apple.
Photo: The Beautiful Mess
Turn Up the Vote Lounge
Rock the Vote and Pringles sponsored Turn Up the Vote, a lounge with music, food, and free Wi-Fi at the Mez at the Epicenter. Hosted by Perez Hilton, the event included a performance by Far East Movement and music from DJ Mia Moretti.
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Rock the Vote Benefit
On September 5 the Foo Fighters played a sold-out show at the Fillmore on behalf of Rock the Vote. The organization is aiming to register 1.5 million voters for the November election.
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Delegates Party at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Organizers estimate about 10 percent of the more than 400 attendees opted to try some of the activities at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, including zip lining, rafting, rock climbing, and kayaking.
Photo: Stephanie Chesson Photo
Delegates Party at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Go! Productions set up food stations and bars in tents along the whitewater course and also inside the venue's conference center.
Photo: Stephanie Chesson Photo
Delegates Party at the Levine Museum of the New South
At the Levine Museum of the New South, Beth Redlich-Mattos of Creative Events wanted to create a "warm, friendly atmosphere that demonstrates Southern hospitality" for the delegates from Colorado, Arizona, Washington, and Oregon.
Photo: ArtShots Photography
Delegates Party at the Levine Museum of the New South
In a nod to the Levine Museum's exhibit chronicling Jewish life in North Carolina, Melanie Rowe Catering created a station of Jewish food that included chopped liver and latkes.
Photo: ArtShots Photography
Delegates Party at the Levine Museum of the New South
Delegates at the Levine Museum sipped on strawberry-basil lemonade served in mason jars.
Photo: ArtShots Photography
Delegates Party at the Levine Museum of the New South
Orchids from a local greenhouse adorned tables at the Levine Museum of the New South.
Photo: ArtShots Photography
Delegates Party at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
At the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Jennifer Wouters of Soiree Charlotte used graphic linens and accents of royal blue, red, and yellow with black and white to create a sleek, retro environment that complemented the museum's modern artwork.
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Delegates Party at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
At the party for 400 delegates from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Indiana, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Wouters said she wanted to serve “upscale food in a fun way.” Packages of ramen noodles decorated shelves behind a station serving Vietnamese noodle soup, pho.
Photo: Jay Weinmiller/weinmiller.com
Delegates Party at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
At the Bechtler Museum, Oz Productions provided all of the lighting including a gobo of the "Charlotte in 2012" logo at the venue's entrance.
Photo: Jay Weinmiller/weinmiller.com
Delegates Party at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
At the Bechtler Museum, Best Impressions Caterers displayed shrimp cocktail and sardine cans filled with seared ahi tuna on stainless steel shelves anchored onto a 16-foot serpentine steel wall custom made for the event.
Photo: Jay Weinmiller/weinmiller.com
Delegates Party at the Discovery Place
At Discovery Place, Sally Webb of the Special Event Company worked with Simply Classic Catering to create food stations throughout the museum to encourage delegates to explore the hands-on exhibits.
Photo: IWP Photography & Video
Delegates Party at the Discovery Place
Art students from the Community School of Davidson created 40 centerpieces for the party at Discovery Place science museum. The students were asked to focus on science, the environment, politics, or Charlotte.
Photo: IWP Photography & Video
