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Showtime next week at the Cain Center
Dec. 29. The Cain Center for the Arts, named for Ericka and Bill Cain, officially opens next week, with ribbon cuttings, an open house, parties and a special performance by “Hamilton” star Renée Elise Goldsberry. The Cains, who thanked residents for the opportunity to support the $25 million facility, are the founders of the Cornelius-based […]
Weekend weather: Finally, warmer temps
Dec. 29. Thankfully, it’s starting to get a little warmer compared to the deep freeze of late December. Look for sun Thursday and Friday, with temps right around 60 degrees, and rain on New Years Eve, during the day and evening. New Years Day will be fantastic: High near 65 and mostly sunny. Thursday: Sunshine, […]
Weekender: Karaoke and more; fireworks postponed because of weather
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 29 Sippin’ Santa Live Karaoke 7:30 -10:30 pm | Dec. 29. With Thomas Anthony; come sing your favorite holiday. Limited seating; reservations recommended. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Dec. 31 Last chance mixology class 3-5 pm | Dec. 31. Create three easy Christmas cocktails that can be made for any holiday […]
Mooresville delays ‘fireworks spectacular’ originally planned for New Year’s Eve
Dec. 29. The 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular has been postponed because of weather from New Year’s Eve to Jan. 14. The event will feature a giant soccer kick, disco car, ninja course, climbing wall, face painting, balloon artist, roaming magician and more. The event is 4-7:30 pm Jan. 14 at LangTree Village, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Celebrate the new year at Rural Hill’s First Footin’
Dec. 29. Celebrate the start to the New Year with the annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years at Rural Hill. First Footin’ is the annual walk around the property at 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville. Schedule Noon – Gather at Rural Hill in the Cultural Center. 1 pm – Step off for […]
Best cities for New’s Years, according to survey
Dec. 29. Charlotte places 35th in the top 100 best cities for New Year’s, according to a Wallet Hub survey. New York City topped the list, and here’s how some southeast cities placed: Atlanta, fifth; Nashville, Tenn., 15th; Lousville, Kentucky, 16th; New Orleans 20th; Raleigh, 28th; and Durham, 32nd and Winston-Salem 75th.. By the numbers […]
Parents of missing Madalina must turn in passports
Dec. 28. A judge decided the mother and step-father of missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari each must surrender their passport if they post bail. Diana Cojocari, 37, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, 60, have been charged with failure to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. There’s been no sign of Madalina, a sixth-grader at […]
The 12 things Modern Dad wants for Christmas
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 25. It’s the holiday season, which means it’s the time of year when we call our dads and ask them what they want for Christmas, and they respond with the same time-honored dad answer, “Nothing, I just want you to be happy.” It took having kids for me […]
Had enough chillin? Plan your January
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events for the first month of the New Year. Check back on Mondays and Thursdays for updated weekly and weekend calendars to point you to local events. Sunday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament 11:45 am opening ceremonies; first footer at noon. | Jan. 1. The Lake […]
Registration for winter session open at Cain Center
Dec. 28. Cain Center for the Arts winter session classes begin Jan. 9 and registration is under way. For teens ages 14-17 who want to be the next red-carpet star or want to get better at public speaking or are looking to refine skills for the school play, the Acting for Teens class is a […]
