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Stay safe and have fun this 4th

July 1. The Fourth of July is known as a time of celebration and the peak month for fires and injuries related to fireworks and grills. Every year more than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks and close to 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. Davidson Police ask everyone to be considerate […]

Fireworks: What’s legal, what’s not

June 28. Davidson Police have put out a press release about fireworks in advance of Independence Day next week. Every year more than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks and close to 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. As per the North Carolina General Statute, explosive fireworks are prohibited for personal use. […]

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Here are some celebratory options for Independence Day

June 27. Fireworks at The Peninsula Club on July 4, a tradition going back decades, have been cancelled but other options include fireworks at Trump National on July 3 and, on July 6, the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Here are some safe do-it-yourself alternatives to fireworks, courtesy of Mecklenburg County: 1. Use glow sticks They […]

Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday

June 21. Bring your picnic baskets, chairs and blankets for a free evening of patriotic and popular music under the stars at Bailey Road Park tomorrow, June 22. Gates open at 6 pm.  Rockie Lynne is the prelude act followed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and then comes a spectacular fireworks show. Concessions will be […]

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Weekender June 20-23: Music, fireworks and more

Thursday, June 20 Breakfast with the Blue 9 -10:30 am | June 20. Are you team Chicken Minis or Chicken Biscuit? Either way, join the Cornelius Police for Breakfast with the Blue at Chick-fil-A, 17035 Nat Bynum Ln. LaLaCaboosa 6pm-9pm | June 20.  The Catalinas. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live […]

Symphony, fireworks at Bailey this Saturday; fireworks at Trump, LKN Yacht Club

June 19. The Town of Cornelius will host the Charlotte Symphony this Saturday for the annual Symphony in the Park and fireworks show at Bailey Road Park. Gates open at 6 pm, Rockie Lynne performs at 6:45 pm and the Symphony takes the stage at 8:30 pm, followed by fireworks around 9:45 pm. There will […]

The Charlotte Symphony plays at Bailey Road Park June 22, followed by fireworks.

Popular 4th of July Fireworks and Concert Festival loses home in Denver

June 12. The 23rd Annual Lincoln County DABA Fireworks will not take place this year, and maybe never again. The long-running festival was a popular event in Denver held at the East Lincoln High School grounds. The DABA board was notified by the school system that the schools had received a large grant sum from […]

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Charlotte Symphony to perform free in LKN this summer

April 20. The Charlotte Symphony will perform five free community concerts in parks  including Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium in Huntersville, Bailey Road Park in Cornelius and Village Park in Kannapolis. Also, the Summer Pops series features four concerts at Symphony Park in Charlotte including the highly anticipated “Celebrate America!” with a spectacular fireworks display. Free community […]

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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 plans a yearlong party. Holy sesquicentennial Batman!

Dec. 28. The Town of Mooresville is turning 150, and planning events throughout 2023 to celebrate. Here are some of the events — New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular on Jan. 14 at LangTree Lake Norman. Activities before the fireworks include music, food trucks, a Ninja run, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Complimentary parking is […]