Get your creative juices flowing at Evening Muse

For my last entry, I wanted to travel back to my favorite area of Charlotte: NoDa. This artsy community is home to unique bar finds, friendly people and good food.

At the corner of North Davidson and 36th streets sits the Evening Muse. This venue has been drawing in crowds for years and appeals to local musicians. For those not wishing to showcase their artistic abilities, it's a relaxing atmosphere to sit back and appreciate independent artists.

The Muse has been open for about a decade now and has catered to thousands of independent music acts throughout the years. The stage has hosted genres ranging from acoustic, reggae and country and blues to alternative, pop and rock.

And while NoDa is my favorite neighborhood to visit, especially for a late dinner with friends, I had never been into the Muse until now. But I've always noticed the young, artsy crowd spilling out of the venue and onto the curb.

The night I visited I heard an alternative band that was actually pretty good. One great option about the Muse is that concerts are open to all ages, unless specifically noted. This opens the range of talent coming through the doors and allows a younger generation to be exposed to the creative outlet.

Inside, exposed brick walls are home to featured artwork from area talents and a stage is set up to host the next gig. A few round tables sit next to large widows looking onto the street for those patrons who want to relax with a beer or glass of wine.

Those interested in viewing artwork can also check out the venue's gallery crawl on the first and third Friday of every month.

The Evening Muse
3227 N. Davidson St.
Charlotte, N.C.
704-376-3737
Hours: Open Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight; and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. until ...
http://www.theeveningmuse.com/