Important Dates
Clay workshop for Valentine’s Day gifting
Jan. 28. What could be more romantic than a heart-shaped coffee bowl, vase or trinket made out of clay? Not much IMHO, but it takes planning and time. The Cornelius Art Center Ceramic Studio will hold a Valentine’s Day Workshop 10 am to 1 pm Feb. 1 where you can create something beautiful with your […]
Finding Nemo Jr. back at Cain Center Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Jan. 23. Finding Nemo, Jr. will play at Cain Center for the Arts Jan 30-Feb 1. This is the second Disney slot at Cain, following last year’s Frozen, Jr., which was seen by 3,000+ schoolchildren and patrons over one weekend. The title character in Nemo is played by Ava Buesing, who starred in Frozen as well as touring […]
Celebrate young musicians Feb. 2
Jan. 21. The third installment of Learn Music Live on Feb. 2 at the Cain Center for the Arts, will feature 63 young musicians, including 20 students from the Cain Center’s Community Lesson Program and 43 from Learn Music. There will be a range of musical genres performed on instruments such as piano, electric guitar, […]
Martin Luther King observances Sunday and Monday
Jan. 16. There are two celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 19 at Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church a special program will honor Nannie Houston Potts, the first female and only Black mayor of Cornelius. The keynote speaker will be Mayor Christy Clark of Huntersville. At noon Monday, Jan. […]
Davidson announces info sessions on Red Line service and possible station locations in Davidson
Jan. 16. The Town of Davidson will hold three information sessions on the proposed Red Line Commuter Rail Station location. Town Staff will present three identical presentations providing an overview of the proposed Red Line Commuter Rail service and garner input on potential Davidson station locations. A live stream webinar via Zoom will be available […]
Jan. 23 ‘listening session’ with N. Meck Commissioner
Jan.16. Mecklenburg County residents are invited to share their priorities for northern Mecklenburg County during a listening session hosted by District One Commissioner Elaine Powell. The event will be held Jan. 23 at 6 pm at Northern Regional Recreation Center in Cornelius. In addition to sharing their priorities, north Mecklenburg stakeholders will receive service updates […]
Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist
Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address a variety of issues during a Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 23 at The Peninsula Club. She covers the US macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, […]
MLK Day observance Jan. 20 at Town Hall
Jan. 6. Bishop Darryl B. Starnes Sr. of AME Zion Church will be the featured speaker at Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances at Town Hall Jan. 20. The event, which runs from noon to 1:30 pm, is being put on by the Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church […]
Town Board will hold first meeting of ’25 tonight, with police promotions on the agenda
Jan. 6. The Cornelius Police Dept. will be in the spotlight at tonight’s Town Board meeting, the first in 2025. Several members of the department will be recognized for their recent promotions, while the town board will also consider the acceptance of a $100,000 anonymous donation. The $100,000 donation to the department breaks new ground […]
Find out ‘What Lies Between Us’
Dec. 23. Brownicity, in partnership with Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, is offering a course that delves into the complexities of race and racism. Learn to critically examine these issues, foster understanding, and contribute to a more equitable future. Book and materials included. Dates: Sundays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 16 Time: 3 pm […]
