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Big Day at the Lake ‘Beach Bash’ is March 8

March 4. The Big Day at the Lake crew will host the annual Beach Bash Friday March 8 at Lost Worlds Brewery. This year’s theme is “Yacht Rock Style,” with the Thurston Howell Band performing. Details The event runs 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with a special VIP tour starting at 5:30. Tickets are $50 […]

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Cain Center adds new shows to spring schedule

March 1. Cain Center for the Arts has added two completely new spring performances, including one with a strong local connection. Dustbowl Revival is a totally new show, at 8 pm on Friday May 10. They have “always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. In many ways, they could […]

Special St. Patrick’s Day concert at St. Alban’s

Feb. 29. On Sunday, March 17 at 3 pm, Music at St. Alban’s presents the Celtic ensemble Poisoned Dwarf.  The St. Patrick’s Day event starts with a preconcert talk at 2 in the sanctuary. Arrive early or buy tickets online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/masaevents/poisoned-dwarf-celtic-ensemble Tickets are $20 each, $15 for seniors. Doors to St.Alban’s open at 1:30 […]

Cornelius summer camp registration opens March 1

Feb. 19 The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department will open registration to Cornelius residents for their 2024 summer camps at 7 am Friday, March 1. Registration will open to the general public one week later. Camp offerings include half-day sports camps for ages 6-14, mini sports camps for ages 4-6, and half-day recreation camps held […]

May 2 is Red, White & Bundled shower at Town Hall

Feb. 16. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation will hold the Red White and Bundled baby shower from 6 pm to 730 pm May 2 at Cornelius Town Hall. The showers held every year result in baby items worth tens of thousands of dollars for soldiers at Fort Liberty. Background The ​foundation grew out of a […]

Huntersville Happy Hour’s LKN Men Than Cook is March 17

Feb. 14. The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s most popular event, Lake Norman Men That Cook, will be held at The Venues at Langtree on March 17. The family friendly event provides samplings of tasty cuisine prepared by cooking teams who compete for prize money for their favorite charity. Ticket sales support charities that serve […]

Celebrate Black History Month in style on Feb. 29

Feb. 14. Eastway Regional Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion show. Organized by Mecklenburg County Parks, the event costs $15 to attend. Come dressed in Afrocentric attire and join the fashion show extravaganza. The event will include light refreshments, music, African dancers, and more. Details Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 6 […]

Auditions Feb. 10, 12 for immersive outdoor event

Feb. 6. Activate Community Through Theatre (ACT) is inviting youth aged 8-18 to audition for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on Feb. 10th from 10 am to 1 pm and Feb. 12 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Auditions will be held at Arts Unlimited, 228 N. Main St. in Mooresville. Bring a picture and resume/summary […]

All-day Town budget planning session is Thursday at Cain Center

Feb. 4. The Cornelius Town Board will hold a special meeting Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 9 am to 5 pm to discuss planning for the FY25 budget. It will be held at Cain Center for the Arts in downtown Cornelius. The meeting will be open to the public and broadcast online at www.cornelius.org, as […]

‘Be More Chill’ comes to Cain Center in early March

Feb. 5. The Cain Center for the Arts will showcase local youth talent in “Be More Chill,” a groundbreaking musical that delves into the complexities of the teenage experience. Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that […]