Thanks to everyone who came out to this past Saturday’s Parking Lot Party – we had a great time! Can you spot yourself in this video?

Click here to watch the Characters Quarters Parking Lot Party video if it does not display above.

Characters Quarters is pulling out all the stops for tonight’s American Idol results show.

All evening long, Characters Quarters will be serving a $7.99 “Scotty’s Burger” which includes cheese, bacon, and ketchup, but absolutely no onions – just the way Scotty likes it – with choice of freshly-prepared side item. Also on the menu are “Scotty Sundaes” featuring a house-made brownie covered in vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup, specially priced at $4.99 for the evening.

Aside from the American Idol announcement of the last two contestants remaining who will make it to the season finale, excitement will be surrounding Shirley Bailey Lowe, of Garner, as Characters Quarters owners Charlie Alexander and Guy Wavra present her with a Characters Quarters “Characters Cash” gift card loaded with a $500.00 grand prize! Shirley was the first contestant to submit a picture on the Characters Quarters facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CharactersQuarters wearing her Characters Quarters t-shirt when she got the chance to have her picture taken with Scotty on Saturday during the homecoming festivities. Shirley will be awarded the prize immediately following the American Idol viewing party taking place at nearby Garner Magnet High School.

Shirley will have the option of keeping her winnings to herself to use for many, many local lunches and dinners and Garner’s favorite independent restaurant or for throwing a large party for friends and family to celebrate Scotty’s successes in the national spotlight. Details of the original contest can be found on the Characters blog at http://www.charactersquarters.com/2011/05/13/catch-scottyfever-win-500-in-characters-cash/.

See ya tonight and of course… GO SCOTTY!

Win $500 in Characters Cash this Weekend in Garner!
Head out to any of the official Scotty events in Garner this weekend and while you’re there, enter our photo contest. It’s your chance at scoring Characters Cash that will likely last you a good while (or one heck of a night, if you want to treat all of your family and friends).

Scotty’s Our Favorite Character Contest
Post a picture of yourself in a Characters Quarters shirt (pick one up at the restaurant or make your own at home with our logo) with Scotty and you’ll be entered to win a $500 Characters Quarters gift card! Yes… we said $500!

We’ll Even Reward You Just for Trying!
WIN $100 – Get a picture with yourself (or a friend) in a Characters Quarters shirt with the logo clear and legible (same as above) and Scotty clear and recognizable in the back ground (Scotty in the parade or on stage – no back of his head shots) and post it on our facebook page or tweet it publicly and tag @CharactersQ. For all those who post, we will use random.org to randomly choose a winner!

Rules
-Shirt must have the Characters Quarters logo on it (and it’s ok to make your own as long as its legible).
-Scotty must be recognizable… so pictures of him from 1,000 feet away in the distant background don’t count. Get close to the stage, enlist a friend to snap a picture as the parade rolls by,… whatever…. be creative! (Just no pictures of the back of his head, please.)
-Upload your picture to our facebook page at facebook.com/CharactersQuarters or tweet it publicly and make sure to tag us (@CharactersQ).

Questions? Just ask us! Email Info@CharactersQuarters.com or call 919-662-5119.

Catch #ScottyFever this weekend with us for a chance to win some serious Characters Cash – we can’t wait to see your great submissions!

PS: Come to Characters in your best Scotty gear anytime or snap a picture on your cell phone or digital camera to prove you attended any of the local Scotty celebrations and present it to your server at time of ordering to receive 10% off your meal (excludes alcoholic beverages, tax, and gratuity)!

Scotty made it through – just like we knew he would!

Image via Town of Garner website

Check out all of the happenings in Garner this weekend to celebrate and keep your eyes out for your favorite Characters around town… we’ll be sharing lots of goodies and deals throughout the weekend to celebrate.

For information on all of the special Homecoming events the Town of Garner has planned for Saturday, click here: http://www.garnernc.gov/ScottyMcCreery.aspx

Schedule for Scotty Homecoming (rain or shine)

10 a.m. Park opens to public
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shuttles will run from Bryan Farm
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Buffaloe Road closed to through traffic
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entertainment, crafts and inflatables
12 noon Parade line-up (Buffaloe Road)
2 – 3 p.m. Parade
3 – 4 p.m. Concert

Stay tuned, McCreerians!

Join us on Saturday, April 30th, here at Characters Quarters, for the Tornado Disaster Relief Fundraiser benefiting the American Red Cross! 100% of donations will go directly to the American Red Cross.

The party will take place from 1:00pm until 9:00pm, with local music by 20 Years Gone from starting at 5:00pm.

There will be a chinese raffle, 50/50 raffle, and more going on!

The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes and endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, individual, or political position.

For more information abou the American Red Cross, please call 1-800-HELP-NOW or email Info@USA.RedCross.org

We’re looking for a few great servers to join our team here at Characters Quarters – and if you’ve got a “can do” attitude, we’d like to meet you! Email Info@CharactersQuarters.com with an introduction of yourself as the first step in joining our great team. We look forward to hearing from you!

That’s right, folks – join us from now until Saturday at Characters Quarters and purchase a few raffle tickets for your chance to win a set of cornhole boards!

You can buy one ticket for $4 or 4 tickets for $10 and check this out… you do not have to be present to win!

Saturday – April 2nd – Tommy Taxi returns to Characters!
Everything from Nine Inch Nails to Prince.

Saturday – April 9th – Evan Olson & Dana Bearror – First Time at Characters!
Semi-acoustic string duo.

Saturday – April 16th – Chicken Fried Blues – First Time at Characters!
The Chicken Fried Blues group describes themselves as: “Blues, baby.”

Saturday – April 23rd – Back N Time Band returns to Characters!
A rockin’ local party band with beach music, oldies, and fun covers that you love… and know all the words to!

Saturday – April 30th – Johnny Orr & the South Station Band returns to Characters!
Southern rock, acoustic, country – you name it! Johnny and his band take requests (and tips)!