The Cornelius Arts Center is accepting entries for the “Home Grown” exhibit through Jan. 15. This non-juried show features a variety of works by artists from Cornelius and the surrounding areas. The exhibit will be open from Feb.1 to March 30. The Lake Norman Chamber’s gala is next week, on the 18th at The Peninsula Club.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Beyond Walls is Cornelius’ annual, award-winning exhibition. Open through January 31, 2019 at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Experts from the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union will discuss the foundations of money management and how to save for large goals, such as college. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Musical by Si Kahn is on tour nationwide, reminding audiences of how powerful one person can be in service to the betterment of others. Jan. 10-26 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Join the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists for an evening with Larry Mellichamp, author of “Bizarre Botanicals.” He will present information on weird and wonderful plants that can be grown at home. 7 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Friday, Jan. 11
9 a.m.-noon at Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Cornelius.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Kim Clark, founder and owner of Hearts on Fiber, will share information on how to write a business plan, apply for loans, perform market research, build a brand, network and gain customers. Registration requested. 10-11 a.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Auditions for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for youth ages 7-17. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 12 and 2-4 p.m. Jan. 13 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Eastin DeVerna will sign copies of his new book, “Dead World.” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Gospel groups Lumber River and The Homeland Boys will perform. A freewill offering will be received. 5:30 p.m. at Living Word Ministries in Lowesville.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Seth Glier will perform at 8 p.m. at the Wynfield Clubhouse in Huntersville.
Sunday, Jan. 13
All-you-can-eat oysters, live music, beer, more. 1-4 p.m. at King Canary Brewing Company in Mooresville. Tickets on sale through Jan. 7.
Carolina Xtreme Lacrosse is offering free youth lacrosse clinics for boys and girls in grades K-5 who live in Cornelius. Pre-registration required. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at JV Washam Elementary School and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27 at Cornelius Elementary School.
Monday, Jan. 14
The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will host a meet and greet. 6:30 p.m. at Huntersville United Methodist Church.
Organ at Davidson welcomes Katherine Johnson. Her program will include works by Buxtehude, Bach, Alain, Whitlock and Mendelssohn. Free; donations accepted. Reception follows the concert. 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
“Eyes See Far, Hands Too Short to Reach” features videos, performances and installations from the last decade by Hiwa K, a German-Kurdish artist whose work explores the body, identity, music and play. Jan. 14-March 1 at the Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
The track at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius will be open and lighted for public use from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through February 2019.
Instructors Stefanie Gregson and Kim Quiros will offer a Work Out of the Day with exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength and body composition. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 18 through Feb. 14 at the Bailey Road Recreation Center in Cornelius.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Weekly class focuses on breath and relaxation. All levels welcome. 9-9:55 a.m. at The Bradford Store in Huntersville.
Thursday, Jan. 17
Girls in grades 3-5 invited for a discussion of “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Friday, Jan. 18
Rep. Chaz Beasley will discuss the state’s 2019 legislative agenda. 8:30-10 a.m. at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in Cornelius.
A star-studded lineup of talented local artists will take the stage. 7 p.m. at Studio 13 in Cornelius.
Lake Norman Chamber Banquet
The 2019 Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Peninsula Club. Awards and networking in an elegant setting.
The 2019 Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Peninsula Club. Awards and networking in an elegant setting.Saturday, Jan. 19
Pour yourself a complimentary glass of bourbon and settle into one of our comfy armchairs for a conversation with on-the-rise author Caleb Johnson, whose debut novel “Treeborne” earned an honorable mention for the 2019 Southern Book Prize. $30. 4-5 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns with a traditional Scottish supper, beer, wine, whisky, a silent auction and live music from the Loch Norman Pipe Band and Highland Echoes. 6-9 p.m. at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Sunday, Jan. 20
Chamber singers of the Charlotte Master Chorale will present “Of Time and Space.” 3 p.m. at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson.
