Karen Bentley, founder of Bentley Consulting Group and a former Mecklenburg County Commissioner, will present “Courage to Follow Your Passion” at Business Today’s Top Women Champagne Reception honoring women leaders in business, community service, education and politics. The event, which includes a mini expo for women, will be held Oct. 17 at River Run Country Club in […]
Who’s the best canine kisser in Cornelius? Find out Saturday at the All American Dog Show at Robbins Park. Contests include Best Kisser, Best Dressed, Most Ear-Resistible Ears, Cutest Puppy and more. The towns of Cornelius and Davidson have opened registration for youth basketball exclusively to town residents through Oct. 7. After that, registration will be open to anyone. The program is for […]
Davidson Community Players will present “Deathtrap,” a comedy-thriller centering around a frustrated playwright with a serious case of writer’s block,Sept. 27-Oct. 14 at Armour Street Theatre in Davidson. Thursday, Sept. 27 Candidate Mixer Meet new people, network and recruit voters to support Senator Jeff Tarte, Representative John Bradford, George Bell for Superior Court, Commissioner Jim Puckett […]
The community will gather tonight for an annual prayer vigil at the Davidson Village Green. After the violence in Charlottesville, Va. last year, the Confederate soldiers’ monument on Zion Avenue was vandalized, leading Joel Simpson, the former associate pastor at Mt. Zion United Methodist, to organize a prayer vigil. Tonight’s event is at 7 p.m. Tell friends and family to Get […]
Learn more about the tolls for I-77 Express at a public hearing tonight in Huntersville. On Monday, the Organ at Davidson series begins its 13th season with a concert in both Lingle Chapel and in the sanctuary at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Dr. Elizabeth Harrison will perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Walter, Krebs and Boehm in a program […]
Registration is underway for Fall A Session at the Cornelius Arts Center. The six-week adult and youth classes start the week of Sept. 10. Musicians and singers, check out the opportunities at First Baptist Church in Mooresville. The church has choirs for ages three and up, handbells for children and adults, orchestra and praise band, and In His Steps Dance […]
Love history? Learn about the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Colonel Polk and Lord Cornwallis this weekend at Latta Plantation’s Revolutionary War re-enactment. Patriot and British soldier camps will be open to visitors, and the main battle will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Thursday, Aug. 30 Outdoor Concert LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Alternative rock band U-phonik will […]
After much anticipation, Boatyard Eats officially launches Thursday, at 11 a.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and local libations. CMS starts back Aug. 27, but don’t worry: The Force is with you. The Cornelius PARC Department will host a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday with balloon twisters, corn hole, concessions, and a free outdoor showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Don […]
Calling all local artists! The Cornelius Arts Center wants to show your work! The Center’s gallery program is devoted to showcasing local, regional and national artistic talent in both solo and group exhibitions. And be sure to check out the talent of local budding artists at the Center’s “Home Grown: Sprouts” exhibition on display through Aug. 25. Thursday, […]
Join the Cornelius PARC Department, Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department for Park in the Dark on Friday at Robbins Park. There will be a moth observation station and a short nature walk to identify night sounds. The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Young people in grades 6-12 are invited to […]