Cornelius News
Ski tournament: Barefoot on the lake
Jan. 3. Sixty-degree weather, sunny skies and calm waters brought out plenty of spectators to the 45th annual New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament at Lake Norman Marina in Sherrill’s Ford. Participants travelled from as far away as Indiana, Florida and New Jersey to compete, but Jeff Blair of Mooresville once again came out on […]
Weekly calendar Jan. 3-8: Cain Center opening and show, polar plunge, Huntersville anniversary celebration and more
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events happening through Sunday. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Cain Center for the Arts Community Open House 4-8 pm | Jan. 3. Free community event featuring tours, local talent showcases, art workshops including Mosaic Ceramic Tile and Jewelry Handmaking. Local LKN performer showcases in the theater start at 6 pm including LKN […]
5 North Meck projects supported with ASC Cultural Vision Grants
Jan. 3. Creative individuals, including a Cornelius resident, and cultural organizations, including Music at St. Alban’s and the organizers of the Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, received ASC Cultural Vision Grants. Cultural Vision Grants respond to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming. This year, the maximum award amount increased from […]
Why play sports at my age?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 31. Every once in a while my mom asks me why I still play in a soccer league and I never have a good answer. It has nothing to do with exercise. I can do that at the gym and not deal with aching hips and a sore […]
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 […]
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 […]
