Top Chef coming to Charlotte NC 5/17/12

See a Top Chef competition, live, in Charlotte NC, for free on Thursday, May 17th, 2012, at 10:30am, 12pm, or 1:30pm. The competition will take place at the surface lot across from 7th St Public Market, 225 E 7th Street. Park in 7th Street Station and get your ticket validated in the market.
There were a limited number of pre-registration tickets, but those are gone. However, you can walk up and there will be some seats available (first-come, first-served.) The free event will include several games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities for pictures and autographs. The contestants at the Charlotte event are Hector Santiago and Nikki Cascone.