Tremont Music Hall will host its first Carolina Vinyl and CD Show Sunday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2. In addition to vinyl, vendors will also sell CDs, DVDs, and other memorabilia. The bar will be open and food vendors will be on hand as well.

Vinyl has actually seen a rise in recent years in part due to decreasing CD sales. In fact, many current mainstream artists, are still releasing albums on vinyl.

Auditions for the hit NBC TV show "America's Got Talent" are headed to Charlotte.

Auditions will be held Friday, Feb. 3 and Sat. Feb 4 at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street. Doors will be open by 10 a.m. Friday and close at 10 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 8 p.m. and close at 7 p.m. Auditions are usually help Saturday and Sunday, but the a day was switched due to the Super Bowl.

You can pre-register for the audition here.

The audition site offers these tips, courtesy of Simon Cowell:

1) Be original.
2) Don't be boring.
3) Stand out from the crowd.
4) Be fearless.
Here is some more advice:

Dress to impress. Come with the outfit you want to wear on TV.  It doesn't hurt to wear something you're comfortable in but will also let you stand out in the crowd.

PAPERWORK: Not only is the paperwork important for contact information etc but it is a chance for you to share some stories and information about yourself and your talent. Producers do take the time to read your application, because we may not have time to ask you questions in the audition room it is always helpful to know a little bit about you.

The 2012 About.com Charlotte Readers' Choice Awards are now open!

Nominate your favorites now in 11 different categories, including:

• Best bakery in Charlotte
• Best morning radio show in Charlotte
• Best place to worship in Charlotte
• The best museum in Charlotte
• The best gym or fitness club in Charlotte
• The best pet boarding or doggy day care facility in Charlotte
• The best place for a Kid's Birthday Party in Charlotte
• The best place to get a manicure or pedicure in Charlotte
• The best coffee in Charlotte
• The best annual festival in Charlotte
• The best live music venue in Charlotte

Nominations begin January 18th. The selections with the most nominations will move on to a reader vote. Voting will be from February 22 to March 21, and winners will be announced March 30, 2012.

It's still winter, but spring and summer sports in Charlotte are on the horizon. The Charlotte Eagles fan guide and Charlotte Hounds fan guide have been updated, as well as the complete 2012 schedule for the Eagles. Not familiar with the Hounds or Eagles? Check out the guides to learn a little more!