Important Dates
Film festival in Statesville this weekend
Sept. 4. The Full Bloom Film Festival will bring 80 filmmakers from around the world to downtown Statesville Sept. 5-7. There’s a wide variety of events all weekend, including a screening of Statesville native Ross McElwee’s film “Bright Leaves” followed by a Q&A session. The festival’s grand finale will be a red carpet screening of […]
Be a Riverkeeper: LKN clean-up Oct. 5
Aug. 27. Catawba Riversweep—the annual Lake Norman clean-up day—is Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 am to noon. The Catawba Riversweep is one day a year when citizens from all over the Catawba-Wateree River Basin come together to clean up on the same day, launching from dozens of sites from Lake James to Lake Wateree. Organizers […]
Jazz Festival Saturday
Aug. 23. Holly Hopkins Jazz and Jay D. Jones are among the jazz artists that will perform Saturday at the Cornelius Jazz Festival in Smithville Park. There will be food trucks, local beer and wine, kids’ activities, local business vendors and more for the entire family. The event runs 6 pm to 10 pm. Bring […]
Humane Society Gala Nov. 2
Aug. 22. Tickets are now on sale for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s Ties and Tails Gala to be held at The Revelry North End on Nov. 2. The black-tie optional, dog-friendly gala celebrates HSC’s lifesaving work and mission live and silent auctions, as well as dancing. To purchase tickets, click here. Get your business […]
Cornelius Early Scholars Open House Aug. 30
Aug. 21. Cornelius Early Scholars, the nonprofit scholarship Christian preschool in the First Baptist Church of Cornelius Education Building, kicks off its second school year with an Open House Friday, Aug. 30, from 10 am to noon. Parents, children, and the general public are invited. Applications for new students and scholarships will be available at […]
‘Not Good Enough’ documentary screening Aug. 22
Aug. 20. As parents, coaches, and adults who care, it can be tricky to help kids navigate their role on a team and know how to best support them. But playing isn’t just about winning or losing; having fun and staying healthy. Young athletes learn how to work as a team, deal with challenges, and […]
Help shape the future of downtown on Sept. 12
Aug. 19. What do you think downtown Cornelius should look like? Let town leaders know during a public meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Town Hall. It’s all part of developing a Downtown Master Plan, a 15-year road map to developing a “downtown that demonstrates rich history, bolsters existing assets, […]
Boos & Brews seeking short-play submissions; deadline nears
Aug. 8. Area play writers are encouraged to submit original short plays between 8-12 pages. Boos & Brew is an annual 10-minute play festival through The Actor’s Lab, 20700 N. Main St., Suite 112, Cornelius. Submissions must be written for a small stage, with limited to no technical elements. Writers should incorporate themes, characters, or […]
Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day
Aug. 7. How will you observe National Safe Digging Day—it recognizes the importance of marking underground utility lines prior to digging and excavating—on Aug. 11? Perhaps with family and friends, but be sure to dial 811 every time you pick up a shovel regardless of what day it is. Already in 2024, Piedmont Natural Gas […]
2 tribute bands will perform at Cain Center this fall
Aug. 6. Does thinking about the 70s and 80s get you all misty-eyed? You can get a peaceful easy feeling till the landslide brings you down with two tribute bands coming to the Cain Center this fall. To The Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Experience The incredible catalog of The Eagles has stood the test of time […]
