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The H.C. Oakes Band is performing as the Tom Petty tribute band Petty Rewind / Photos by Petty Rewind

Petty Rewind: A tribute to nostalgia and great songs

Feb. 10. By Dave Yochum. The H.C. Oakes Band, one of the top groups in the region, has tuned in to the tribute band trend. Petty Rewind is playing five […]

Photo: Jack Bulmer

Stinking to high heaven no more

MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Feb. 7. There’s a skunk in our neighborhood that has been wreaking havoc on us for years. Wreaking havoc might be a strong statement […]

Dive Bar Cornelius | Photos by Jason Benavides

Dive right in to new arcade bar

Nov. 28. The Dive Bar Cornelius officially opened its doors on Nov. 7 making it the second location in the Lake Norman area. The arcade bar is located in the […]

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Cain Center announces spring 2024 season

Nov. 15. The Cain Center for the Arts Spring 2024 season gets under way Jan. 6 with a black-tie optional celebration of its first anniversary featuring Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez. […]

Bin 110 serves close to 400 whiskeys 
and has one of the “top bourbon selection in North Carolina,” according to owner Andy Upchurch

Bin 110: Here’s looking at you

May 22. By TL Bernthal. Since Bin 110 owner Andy Upchurch opened his upscale nightspot on West Catawba Avenue 5 and a half years ago, “the growth of the business […]

Music in the Lost Worlds Brewing biergarten / Lost Worlds Brewing photo

Lake Norman music scene strikes a high note

July 15. By TL Bernthal. As the summer gets hotter, the Lake Norman music scene is warming up. The local music scene is indeed coming back from pandemic days, but […]

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Weekender June 24-26: The fun goes on and on

Here’s your guide to find something to do this weekend:  Through July 3 Legally Blonde  Advance Tickets: Adult, $25-29; senior (65+), $23-27; student (under 21), $15-18. Duke Family Performance Hall, […]

Social district in action. Photo by Jan Black

Slainte! Experiment went well in downtown social district

March 18. By Dave Yochum. Police Chief Kevin Black said things went well in the new Lake Norman Social District downtown on St. Patrick’s Day. There were “no reported incidents/issues/violations/etc. […]

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Lots to do before school starts

Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event […]

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It’s hot out, and so is the music in – and on – Lake Norman

The Stormin’ Norman Band will perform lakeside for boaters Friday in a benefit for Big Day at the Lake. See below for details on how to get there (no cars) […]