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New date for Jazz Festival

May 23. The Cornelius Jazz Festival, postponed due to stormy weather May 18, has been rescheduled for Saturday Aug. 24. Put on by the Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Smithville Community Coalition, the event will run from 6 pm to 10 pm at Smithville Park. No word yet on the line-up. More info: www.cornelius.org/pr […]

Free concerts this summer at Ramsey Creek Beach

  May 22. Ramsey Creek Beach will host Sundown Sounds concerts 7 pm to 9 pm on the second Friday of June, July and August. They’re part of a free concert series that takes place at multiple Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation locations. Genres include Blues, Latin Jazz, Rock and party bands. Ramsey Creek Beach: […]

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Jazz Festival postponed due to weather

May 18. The Cornelius Jazz Festival, with Holly Hopkins Jazz and Adrian Crutchfield performing, has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date has not been set. Live performances planned included  Holly Hopkins Jazz and  Adrian Crutchfield. Splashville Park Saturday is also the official opening of Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park for the 2024 […]

Music students will perform at Cain Center June 1

May 16. A five-hour joint music showcase for 62 young students will be held June 1 at the Cain Center for the Arts. The event, which runs from from 3 pm to 8 pm, will spotlight the talents of 21 students from the Cain Center’s Community Lesson Program and 41 students from Learn Music in […]

N. Meck Community Chorus presents ‘Broadway Highlights’

April 10. The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will present its spring show, “Broadway Highlights,’ at 7 pm Friday, April 19 at Huntersville United Methodist Church and again at 3 pm Saturday, April 20 at Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius.

The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble at Concert on the Green. Photo courtesy of Davidson College

Davidson 2024 concert schedule

April 9. Davidson 2024 summer concert schedule is out with more than two dozen open-air performances at Concerts on the Green and Concerts @ the Circles this season. Concerts on the Green Schedule Sunday, April 28 Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble Saturday, May 11 The Chain – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Saturday, May 25 Groove […]

Learn Music event at BoatYard LKN March 24

March 18. Learn Music is holding a live music event where bands made of students play sets at BoatYard LKN on March 24. The “Legends Showcase” will include 13 bands performing live this Sunday, from noon to 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Special St. Patrick’s Day concert at St. Alban’s

Feb. 29. On Sunday, March 17 at 3 pm, Music at St. Alban’s presents the Celtic ensemble Poisoned Dwarf.  The St. Patrick’s Day event starts with a preconcert talk at 2 in the sanctuary. Arrive early or buy tickets online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/masaevents/poisoned-dwarf-celtic-ensemble Tickets are $20 each, $15 for seniors. Doors to St.Alban’s open at 1:30 […]

The Stargazer Music Festival is Nov. 17

Unique music festival is Friday under the stars

Nov. 13. This Friday, Nov. 17, brings a unique opportunity to experience live music under the shooting stars. The third iteration of Stargazer Music Festival will showcase artists from Montana, New York, Virginia and the Carolinas—All performing under the backdrop of the Leonids Meteor Shower at its peak. Genres include funk, jazz R&B and more. […]

Band of Oz concert cancelled; see Envision June 24

  June 13. By Dave Vieser. The popular Band of Oz apparently won’t be rescheduled for another Concert on the Green after they were rained out Sunday. A band of rain accompanied by lightning around 3 pm Sunday was the culprit.. “The sponsors made the decision to cancel Sundays concert due to the inclement weather” […]