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Christian Sands performs Jan. 14 at the Cain Center for the Arts.

Weekly calendar Jan. 9-15: Music, fireworks and euchre highlight this week

Calendar Sponsors Monday, Jan. 9 Paint Your Pet registration closes 6:30 – 9 pm | Jan. 23. Class is designed as a paint by number workshop. Must register; $70. Lost Worlds Brewing, One Norman Boulevard, Cornelius. Monday, Jan. 9 – Monday, May 8 Senior Bird Walk 9 am | Mondays, Jan. 9 – May 8. […]

Former Cornelius Mayor Nannie Potts to be honored this month

Jan. 6. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Davidson Presbyterian Church are celebrating the late Nannie Potts and you are invited. The groups are holding a Martin Luther King Jr. day celebration to honor Potts, the first and only Black mayor of Cornelius. Potts was elected to the Cornelius Town […]

Weekender Jan. 6-8: Cain Center’s opening performance, polar plunge, live music and more

Calendar Sponsors Here are some events  happening through Sunday. Friday, Jan. 6 Live Music Friday  7:30-10:30 pm | Jan. 6. Brian English (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s rock, up to modern hits, old and new country). Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cain Center grand opening  Doors open 6 pm; show 8 […]

The Cain Center for the Arts is open to the public 4-8 pm Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Weekly calendar Jan. 3-8: Cain Center opening and show, polar plunge, Huntersville anniversary celebration and more

Calendar Sponsors Here are some events  happening through Sunday. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Cain Center for the Arts Community Open House  4-8 pm | Jan. 3. Free community event featuring tours, local talent showcases, art workshops including Mosaic Ceramic Tile and Jewelry Handmaking. Local LKN performer showcases in the theater start at 6 pm including LKN […]

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Weekender: Karaoke and more; fireworks postponed because of weather

Calendar Sponsors Dec. 29 Sippin’ Santa Live Karaoke  7:30 -10:30 pm | Dec. 29. With Thomas Anthony; come sing your favorite holiday. Limited seating; reservations recommended.  Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Dec. 31 Last chance mixology class  3-5 pm | Dec. 31. Create three easy Christmas cocktails that can be made for any holiday […]

Mooresville delays ‘fireworks spectacular’ originally planned for New Year’s Eve

Dec. 29. The 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular has been postponed because of  weather from New Year’s Eve to Jan. 14. The event will feature a giant soccer kick, disco car, ninja course, climbing wall, face painting, balloon artist, roaming magician and more. The event is 4-7:30 pm Jan. 14 at LangTree Village, 401 Langtree Rd., […]

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Celebrate the new year at Rural Hill’s First Footin’

  Dec. 29. Celebrate the start to the New Year with the annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years at  Rural Hill. First Footin’ is the annual walk around the property at 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville. Schedule Noon – Gather at Rural Hill in the Cultural Center. 1 pm – Step off for […]

Barefoot skiing at the Lake Norman Marina

Had enough chillin? Plan your January

Calendar Sponsors     Here are some events for the first month of the New Year. Check back on Mondays  and Thursdays for updated weekly and weekend calendars to point you to local events. Sunday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament  11:45 am opening ceremonies; first footer at noon. | Jan. 1. The Lake […]

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Weekly calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 1: Fireworks, barefoot tournament and more

Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? Here are some of the best options in Lake Norman.  Dec. 27 Gingerbread man decorating, competition Opens 5 pm | Dec. 27. Gingerbread Man kit will be available for purchase the entire evening. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Dec. 31 Fireworks Spectacular 4 pm […]

Events this weekend focus on Christmas and winter activities.

Weekender Dec. 22-26: Christmas church services, block party and all that’s merry

Calendar Sponsors   Dec. 23 Christmas Eve Eve under the stars  7 pm | Dec. 23. Fireside lessons and carols featuring Karla Kincaid. An indoor gathering with candles, cocoa and s’mores. Inclusion Community, at The Hut (Cornelius Presbyterian Church), 21209 Catawba Ave. Live Music Friday the Sippin’ Santa Way 7:30-10:30pm | Dec. 23.  Thigs Cocktails […]