live performances
Charlotte Symphony comes to McGuire Nuclear Station Friday
June 25. McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium Friday evening, an annual lakeside event that draws thousands of people. It’s the only nuclear plant in the U.S. to hold an event of this magnitude and it’s free. “Celebrate America” starts at 8:30 pm on June 28, but […]
Cain Center announces fall line-up with Blues, Charlotte Symphony, Messina and more
June 14. Cain Center for the Arts has unveileded its Fall 2024 lineup with a variety of performances ranging from comedy and tribute bands to classical music and theatrical performances. The Cain also announced a partnership with Davidson Community Players which begins a two-year residency in July. Kicking off the season is comedian Tom Cotter […]
Musicals highlight summer at Duke Performance Hall, Cain Center
April 26. Davidson Community Players (DCP) will kick off its summer season with productions at the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College plus an additional musical at the Cain Center for the Arts. —”9 to 5: The Musical” will be the first summer entry, playing at the Duke from June 20-30. With original music […]
Cain Center adds new shows to spring schedule
March 1. Cain Center for the Arts has added two completely new spring performances, including one with a strong local connection. Dustbowl Revival is a totally new show, at 8 pm on Friday May 10. They have “always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. In many ways, they could […]
Black History Month observance at Cain Center Feb. 24
Feb. 23. Cornelius’ Black History Month celebration on Feb. 24 will be a three-way partnership between the Town of Cornelius, Cain Center for the Arts and Smithville Community Coalition.. It all starts at 4 pm at Cain Center, where Sons of Mystro will do a private strings workshop for 30 members of the Cornelius Youth […]
‘Be More Chill’ comes to Cain Center in early March
Feb. 5. The Cain Center for the Arts will showcase local youth talent in “Be More Chill,” a groundbreaking musical that delves into the complexities of the teenage experience. Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that […]
Pianist of note will perform at the Cain
Jan. 16. Billboard-charting American pianist, composer and Steinway Artist Robin Spielberg, renowned for her emotive and masterful piano artistry, will perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 9. Spielberg will take the audience on a journey through time and emotions, sharing engaging stories between selections. Concert films produced specifically for the […]
Cain’s first anniversary was a stellar event
Jan. 8. Mandy Gonzalez sat on the edge of the Cain Center for the Arts stage on Saturday night and fielded about a dozen questions from members of Lake Norman youth choirs who joined in her next to last song. It all happened during rehearsal where the star of “Hamilton”—she played Angelica Schuyler—was down to […]
Cain saw 15,000 attendees in its first year; gala is this Saturday
Jan. 2. [One year anniversary] It’s hard to believe, but it’s been one year since the Cain Center for the Arts opened in downtown Cornelius to rave reviews. —Total attendance during the first year was 15,000, including all programs and town events. —More than 200 volunteers supplemented nine full-time and four part-time staff members. First […]
Cornelius Youth Orchestra Christmas Showcase is Dec. 1
Nov. 28. You can experience the magic of the holiday season at the Cornelius Youth Orchestra’s Christmas Showcase this Friday at Lake Forest Church Huntersville. The Christmas concert which starts at 7 pm will feature all of the CYO’s performing ensembles: Orchestra, Philharmonic, Brass Ensemble, Junior Brass Ensemble, and Woodwind Ensemble. General admission is $9; […]
