entertainment
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 times as many gigs as H.C. Oakes Band. “Our goal is for you to walk away from one of our shows thinking you just witnessed […]
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 but it’s a skunk and it smells terrible and there’s something very displeasing about growing used to the smell of fresh skunk spray most mornings […]
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 former Hideaway LKN space in Shops on the Green. 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd, Unit D7. Much like the Mooresville location, expect plenty of fun and […]
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. She is best known for her collaborations with renowned artist Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton. Gonzalez was Angelica in the Broadway smash hit. Also […]
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 has been incredible.” And likely to keep growing as Upchurch is taking over the space next door left vacant when On the Roxx moved down […]
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 it’s coming back in some very different ways. Many venues don’t have the staff to stay open late, and this has resulted in earlier starting […]
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, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson, Davidson College campus. Friday, June 24 Live music 6 pm. Brettt Milstead. Food trucks.Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius. […]
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. within the district last night,” Black said. The Social District allowed people to carry drinks outside in specially designed cups while most everyone was wearin’ […]
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 news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Through Aug. 21 Birkdale Village Restaurant Week Menus will be offered at $15, $25 and $35 price points. Aug. 19 LaLaCaboosa – […]
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) and how to donate. Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best […]
