The Aristocrat Lounge


Uptown Magazine's Aristocrats Lounge
ATTENTION GUESTS of the RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, CHARLOTTE NC
It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte Hotel during the 65th CIAA Tournament. To ensure easy access to the lobby and guest rooms, please be advised that you will be required to present a valid Ritz-Carlton room key, to gain re-entry into the Hotel. Best wishes for a memorable stay!

UPTOWN Magazine presents The Aristocrat Lounge
at The Ritz- Carlton, Charlotte.
Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27
7p – 1a
Hosted by UPTOWN and VIBE Magazine, CEO, Len Burnett,
Deon Grant, Lamman Rucker, Leonard Little and D.J. Augustine.
Join us as we Party for a Purpose…to raise money for the CIAA General Scholarship Fund
Advance Tickets on sale now at www.blumenthalcenter.org/ciaa
Brought to you by UPTOWN, V101.9, Sister 2 Sister, VIBE, University Volvo, PPM Properties

Please visit BlumenthalCenter.org/CIAA 

Click here to purchase tickets for the Aristocrats Lounge (Ballroom Only $50!)
Click here to purchase tickets for the Aristocrats Lounge  (VIP Den Only $100!)
Can’t make the show and the party? Click here to purchase tickets for the Monterey Jazz Festival

Special Bonus!CIAA JAZZY FRIDAY VIP PACKAGE

Ticket for the Monterey Jazz Festival:
Friday, February 26 8PM
Knight Theater

Ticket for Uptown Magazine's Aristocrats Lounge
Friday, February 26 7PM -1AM

VIP Den at the Ritz Carlton

 Only $125!*

*VIP Admission to the Aristocrat Lounge gives you access to both the VIP DEN & Ballrooms
HURRY! Tickets are limited for this great experience.

Uptown Magazine's Aristocrats Lounge 
Special Bonus!
Guests who purchase tickets to VIP Den also will receive a special gift bag for Saturday night event.
A portion of proceeds from these events benefit the CIAA General Scholarship Fund

Click here to purchase tickets for the Aristocrats Lounge (Ballroom Only $50!)


Click here to purchase tickets for the Aristocrats Lounge  (VIP Den Only $100!)

Click below for video of Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour!              

Road Song
Russell Malone & Kenny Barron
"Road Song"  

When I Grow Too Old to Dream
Kurt Elling & Regina Carter

"When I Grow Too Old to Dream"  

Listen to Monterey JazzClick here to listen to Kurt Elling's hit "Tight!"

        Please visit BlumenthalCenter.org/CIAA

  Can't make the show and the party? Click here to purchase tickets for the Monterey Jazz Festival

 

Lodging & Dining

Within walking distance of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte's center city has over 150 restaurants, entertainment and arts venues and 4,100 hotel rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit these two links for more details:

Transportation

Charlotte's brand-new LYNX light all line makes Uptown more accessible than ever! Pair that with the free Gold Rush shuttle, and you've got great ways to get where the action is without using your car.

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Parking

Growing cities have growing pains, and Charlotte is no exception! Take a few minutes to plan ahead for your parking needs. Plenty of parking is available within blocks of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena as are free shuttles via the Gold Rush!

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