Important Dates
Audition next week for the Teen Summer Stock Series
May 31. The Teen Summer Stock Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. Actors will rehearse Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm with one weekend of performances. All actors ages 14-22 are invited to audition. Details at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org or 704-892-7953. There is a production fee associated with Teen Summer Stock Series. […]
Red, White & Bundled is Wednesday
May 25. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation’s Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower returns today after a two-year COVID absence. The goal: 1,200 baby bundles for junior enlisted at Fort Bragg. Bring baby items such as: —Newborn and preemie diapers, wipes, onesies (0-3) —Sleepers (0-3), bibs, blankets —Gift cards to purchase car seats and strollers. […]
Share your thoughts at a public meeting on Smithville Revitalization Plan
May 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a public meeting to present the Smithville Revitalization Plan to residents, property owners and businesses. The plan, which was developed by the Smithville Community Coalition, includes a mix of residential uses and businesses, as well as infrastructure improvements. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 7, in […]
Mark you calendars: Memorial Day ceremonies in Cornelius, Huntersville
May 23. Both Huntersville and Cornelius are holding Memorial Day services in conjunction with local American Legion posts. Huntersville’s ceremony will be held at 11 am at Veterans’ Park downtown, while Cornelius’ will be held behind Town Hall, adjacent to Rotary Plaza, at 10 am. In both cases, seating is available on a first-come, first-served […]
Boesmiller family fundraiser May 22
May 19. There will be a fundraiser May 22 for the family of Jessica Boesmiller who passed away April 26 after a battle with ocular melanoma. The fundraiser, which runs from 1 pm to 7 pm at Eleven Lakes Brewery, will have an open mic provided by Eddie Kennedy and Ian Cunningham. All musicians and […]
Four churches will hold joint musical worship service in June
May 18. In these troubling times, four churches in Cornelius are making a statement about peaceful co-existence and fellowship through worship and music. First Baptist Church of Cornelius, Revive Iglesia Cristiana, NC Kachin Baptist Church and Union Bethel AME Zion will hold a four-church musical worship service June 26 at 11 am at FBCC. Oriented […]
Davidson awards grant to produce play
May 16. The Town of Davidson has partnered with the Davidson Community Players by awarding the group a $4,000 grant to produce “Prophesy to the Bones and other stories black folx whisper,” an original script written by local playwright Nichole M. Palmer based on the life experiences of local residents. In this work, the main […]
RSVP now for Wildflowers and Bluegrass program on Saturday
May 11. Huntersville’s historic Hugh Torrance House and Store presents “Wildflowers and Bluegrass” on Saturday, May 14, from 1-6 pm. Free to the community, the event features historic connections to the plants and wildflowers of this historic site and our region. The 1779 Hugh Torance House and Store, the oldest standing store in North Carolina, […]
Lake Norman Bike Expo is Saturday
May 9. The Lake Norman Bike Expo will be held Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to noon at the Bailey Middle School Recreation Center in Cornelius. Participants can join the 10-mile guided greenway ride starting at 9:30 am. Anyone age 14 -17 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family for the […]
NC Brewers & Music fest is May 6-7
April 26. The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival returns to the Rural Hill plantation in Huntersville May 6-7. The event, which features a variety of breweries, food, overnight camping and music, will honor tickets purchased in 2020. Click here for more info.
