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Empowerment

Lake Norman Empowerment Festival this Saturday

Sept. 17. The annual Lake Norman Empowerment Festival takes place this Saturday at Smithville Park, beginning at 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is the largest outdoor gospel gathering in Mecklenburg County. Now in its 19th year, the festival is hosted by Tonya Rivens, a longtime television reporter and former public information officer with the […]

Julio&TheSaltines

Weekly Calendar: You and Julio down in the Boatyard

Sept. 15. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag […]

Lost Worlds Brewing Oktoberfest Event is Oct.14th

Oktoberfest celebrations around Lake Norman

Sept. 12. Who wants to polka? Of course you do and here’s a few spots around Lake Norman to don your lederhosen and enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations starting with this Saturday. Sept. 13 | 760 Craft Works 100 Gilead Rd. Huntersville Start the Oktoberfestival with the Hand Crafted Market from 2-7 pm. The festival also features […]

Town of Cornelius photo

Weekly Calendar: 9/11 ceremony, Ukraine fundraiser and magic

Sept. 8. Hop into fall with some outdoors events this week. The 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony by Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue, the Cornelius Festival of Cultures, the Davidson Fall Arts Festival and more. Tuesday, Sept. 9 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including […]

Photo by Carolina Ascent

Weekender Sept. 4-6: Carolina Ascent home opener

Sept. 4. The Carolina Ascent women’s professional soccer team plays their home opener Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. One half of Florida Georgia Line hits the stage at BoatYard. Classical music, Buffett and more. Thursday, Sept. 4 Kids in America 6 – 9:30 pm | Sept. 4. Live cover band plays all styles of the 80s […]

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Fall is coming: September events

Sept. 2. Magician Mark Clearview. One half of Florida Georgia Line. 9/11 tribute and more. Get out this month and experience the best of what Lake Norman has to offer. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga […]

tim meadows

Weekender: Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Live music, war reenactment and Tim Meadows

Friday, Aug. 29 Food Truck Friday 11:30am-1pm | Aug. 29. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch from the Sandwich Express. Picnic tables are available for seating. Cain Park. Shovels & Ropes 7:30 pm | Aug. 29. The duo hails from Charleston, SC, and are known for their masterful songcraft, powerful harmonies and […]

tim meadows

Weekly calendar: Tim Meadows, euchre night and yacht rock

Tuesday, Aug. 26 Euchre Night 6:30–9 pm | No partners required. Pre-registration encouraged. Torrence & Knox restaurant, 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius. Wednesday, Aug. 27 North Meck Farmers Market 9 am to noon | Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Fresh, local vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council. Behind […]

The Verve Pipe

Weekly calendar Aug. 18-24: The Verve Pipe, Bigfoot and cat fundraiser

Tuesday, Aug. 19 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]

No Fences

Weekender Aug. 14-17: Live music, kindergarten prep and fundraising

Friday, Aug. 15 Countdown to Kindergarten 4-7 pm | Aug. 15. Prepare rising kindergarteners for a successful school year. Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. Sundown Sounds 7:30-9:30 pm | Aug. 15. Gary Lowder & Smoking’ Hot. Bring a blanket or your chairs. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd. Live Under the Oaks 6-8 […]