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Freezin’ for a reason at the Y
Jan. 18. Saturday will be sunny and around 32 degrees—perfect for the Lake Norman YMCA’s Annual Polar Plunge & Chili Cook-off. Teams will be walk, jump and tiptoe into the lake to support funding for programs such as summer camp, Afterschool, Preschool, swim lessons and safety around water for all, regardless of ability to pay. […]
Weekender Jan. 18-21: Check out what this weekend has to offer
Thursday, Jan. 18 The Drifters SOLD OUT | Jan. 18. The Drifters are back on the road performing their classic hits from the last six decades. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Friday, Jan. 19 Bizzy’s Mixtape 8-11 pm | Jan. 19. Music bingo. On the Roxx, 19507 W. Catawba Ave. Ste. 1, […]
Restaurant X will re-brand to Lebanese cuisine
Jan. 18. By Dave Yochum. Restaurant X in Davidson is getting a new name and a new menu. Executive chef and owner Nazira Atmé says, after 10 years, it was time for a new concept. Habibi Lebanon, which means “My Beloved Lebanon,” will serve Lebanese cuisine, a rare find in the Charlotte region. The re-launch […]
‘First Lady’ Sharon Washam serving a 4th term
Jan. 17. By Dave Yochum. When she was a just a kid on a tobacco and dairy farm in Boonville, Sharon Hobson Washam would ride her father’s donkey at Democratic functions all over North Carolina. Yes, he brought the family donkey to Democratic events. James “Bobby” Hobson ran for NC Senate around 1964, and he […]
Parks & Rec: Board members reappointed, Kolkhorst will chair
Jan. 17. By Dave Vieser. Several reappointments to the Town’s Park and Recreation Commission highlighted the Town Board’s meeting last night. All of the votes approving the reappointments were unanimous: 1. Carla Eustache was reappointed to Seat 1 for a second full term, February 2024 – January 2027. She was originally appointed in February 2021 […]
Cornelius Youth Orchestra launches program for elementary-aged students
Jan. 17. Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) has launched the Musical Pathways Initiative (MPI), a program designed to provide access and opportunities for elementary-aged students in the Lake Norman region to explore music by learning a musical instrument. Background Local school systems often introduce band or orchestra classes in the 6th grade, leaving a gap in […]
Pianist of note will perform at the Cain
Jan. 16. Billboard-charting American pianist, composer and Steinway Artist Robin Spielberg, renowned for her emotive and masterful piano artistry, will perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 9. Spielberg will take the audience on a journey through time and emotions, sharing engaging stories between selections. Concert films produced specifically for the […]
Low highs and low lows on the way
Jan. 16. Get ready for some unusually low overnight temps: 19 tonight, 23 Wednesday night, 32 Thursday night and 19 Friday night. On Saturday night the National Weather Service expects temps here to fall to 15 degrees. The highs this week range from 44 today to only 33 on Saturday. The good thing: Mostly sunny […]
LKNCDC helps make Cornelius housing more affordable
INTERVIEW | By Dave Vieser Jan. 16. The Lake Norman Community Development Corp. (LKNCDC) is adding more families to its list of success stories. The goal of the non-profit is to create affordable housing opportunities for moderate income households in the North Mecklenburg/Lake Norman region. LKNCDC Executive Director Michelle Hoverson, a former associate pastor at […]
Canceled: Concert, discussion Feb. 25 provide perspective on gun violence
CANCELED [Update Jan. 20] Jan. 16. The “After Newtown” program has been canceled. Music at St. Alban’s has canceled the Sunday, Feb. 25 afternoon of music and conversation featuring “After Newtown,” an original composition by Leonard Mark Lewis for euphonium and piano. Thomas Burge, euphonium, will be joined by Lewis on piano in this piece […]
