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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Smithville annexation on Saturday

Feb. 23. The 50th anniversary of the annexation of Smithville to the town of Cornelius will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 25, at the “Smithville Was. Smithville Is. Smithville Will BE.” event. The town of Cornelius, Cornelius Parks & Recreation, Smithville CommUNITY Coalition and Cain Center for the Arts organized the celebration for noon-2 pm Saturday, […]

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Weekly calendar Feb. 20-26: Music, theater and coffee with critters

Calendar Sponsors Here is what’s happening this week around Lake Norman. Monday, Feb.  20 Huntersville Black History Month Celebration 2:30 pm | Feb.20 – Special Performance by Drums 4 Life at David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville. The program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. Got the Juice: Dance […]

Some tickets are still available for the Sons of Serendip perform ance Saturday at the Cain Center for the Arts.

Weekender Feb. 17-19: Music, farmers market, brew tour and more

Calendar Sponsors Here are some highlights of the weekend scene in Lake Norman. Friday, Feb. 17 Phil Hamrick in concert 7-9 pm | Feb. 17. Tickets $25. Phil Hamrick will play a set of  singer/songwriter songs (many which will be on his new album) take a break, and then play a set of  worship tunes. […]

A collage by Charlotte artist John R. Miles III, whose work on exhibit in Cornelius part of Black History Month. Photo | www.milesofdesignstudio.com

Black History Month Celebration set for Feb. 25

Feb. 16. The public is invited to join the Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department, and the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition at the Cain Center for the Arts for the annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event will take place noon to 2 pm at the Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba […]

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Brandon Quintin Adams, Victor DiMattia, Grant Gelt, Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, Shane Obedzinski, Patrick Renna, Mike Vitar, and Marty York in "The Sandlot."

New on the big screen: Lights, Camera, Birkdale

Feb. 15. Family friendly movies will take over Birkdale Village’s jumbo screen during the second Saturday of every month, April through October. Movie night at The Plaza is free. Seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets and chairs. All movies start at 7:30 pm Saturdays, except in October. There’s […]

Catch the Phil Hamrick concert on Feb. 17, one of several options in Lake Norman this week. Photo | Philip Hamrick website

Weekly calendar Feb. 13-19: Music, lectures, dancing and more

Calendar Sponsors Monday Feb. 13 Huntersville Black History Month Celebration 2:30 pm | Feb. 13 – Storybook reading by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library at Dellwood Center, 508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville. The program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. Organ at Davidson  7:30 pm | Feb. 13. Jerrick Cavagnaro performing. Free; donations accepted. Davidson […]

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Charlotte Ballet comes to the Cain Center for the Arts

Feb. 13. In March, Charlotte Ballet will make its Cain Center for the Arts debut with two performances of Under the Lights. Set to the iconic music of Johnny Cash, this 40-minute piece is a tribute to the life and legacy of Cash and his beloved wife, June Carter Cash. The ballet is choreographed by […]

The Mikele Buck Band performs at Royal Bliss this weekend.

Weekender Feb. 9-12 : Boat show, Bowling Day, brews and bands

Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? Here are some of the best options in Lake Norman.  Through Sunday, Feb. 12 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 8 pm Feb. 10-11; 3 pm Feb. 12 | Free Reign Theatre Company presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Students, $15; general admission, $20. Historic Rural Hill,4431 […]

Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. Head out to your favorite place or try a National Pizza Day Sips and Samples event

Weekly calendar Feb. 6-12: Art, lectures, pizza and music

Calendar Sponsors Monday, Feb. 6 Huntersville Black History Month Celebration Noon and 5:30 pm | Feb. 6 – Showing of “Harriett” at 12 p.m. and “Soul” at 5:30 pm at Dellwood Center, 508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville. The program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. Blood Drive  2-7 pm | Feb. 6. Bood […]

Ghost hunts are planned on multiple dates at the Hugh Torance House and Store in Huntersville. Limited spots at $25 each.

Weekender Feb. 3-5: Black Heritage Festival, concerts and a cook-off

Calendar Sponsors Here are some of the fun activities in Lake Norman.  Wednesday, Feb. 1- Sunday, Feb. 5 Davidson Community Players presents Newsies JR.  Check website for performance times | Through Feb. 5. Disney’s “Newsies JR.” is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Tickets $14.  Armour Street Theatre, […]