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Weekly calendar Feb. 27 – March 5: Lectures for learning, music, dance, Purim carnival

Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman.  Monday, Feb. 27 ‘Talking Black in America: Roots’ film and discussion 7 – 9 pm | Feb. 27. “Talking Black in America: Roots” film and discussion with linguist Walt Wolfram from the […]

performance of Breach of Promise will be Feb. 24 at the Cain Center for the Arts.

Weekender Feb. 23-26: Theater, music, Black History Month program and more

Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Feb. 23 Traditional Series: Breabach 7:30 – 9 pm | Feb. 23. Breabach is a new generation Celtic band from Scotland. The great highlight of The quintet uses two bagpipers who double on flute, working beside fiddle and guitar. Tickets required: 704-894-2135.  Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Through […]

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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 […]

The Sandlot (1993):
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 […]