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Important Dates

Area Events – January 22 through February 8

January 22 through Feb 8

While the temperature dips again this weekend, inside it is heating up with great theatrical and comedic performances in the Lake Norman region. The Warehouse Performing Arts Center is featuring Tales from the Great War and Studio -C Cinema is showing The Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night. The Oak Street Mill is featuring its monthly stand-up comedy showcase. Come out and support our local arts venues!

Thursday & Friday, Jan 22 & 23

8:00 PM

Saturday, Jan 24 @ 2:00 PM

Warehouse Performing Arts Center – Cornelius

Tales from the Great War

Compelling stories, period songs, film clips, historic photos, and the recorded voice of Tom Jeffreys, a sailor from the First World War. This five-person show combines entertainment with historic commemoration to honor and remember our 100-year past.

Thursday, Jan 22

7:00 PM

Lake Norman Covekeepers Meeting – Stanley

For all interested residents of the Lake Norman area:  This month the guest speaker is Dr. Craig Allan, Chair of the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at UNCC, who will address our complex and diverse lake environment and some of the vital ecological issues we face.  Meeting will be held at East Lincoln Fire Department, 406 South Pilot Knob Road, Stanley.  For more information, contact Ben Benoit (704-489-6249).

Saturday, Jan 24

7:30 PM

Oak Street Mill – Cornelius

Stand-up Comedy Showcase featuring ten hilarious comics on one stage. $7.00 cover charge. Local craft beer and wine will be sold.

Saturday & Sunday, Jan 24 & 25

7:00pm

Studio- C Cinema – Cornelius

The Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night – (New 50th Anniversary digital restoration; 5.1 Surround Sound)

British author and historian Tony Broadbent will provide a first-person introduction to the historical setting and cultural significance of the Beatles.

Thursday, Jan 29 through Sunday, Feb 1

Davidson Community Players – Davidson

Rumpelstiltskin

A bragging father, a poor king, a lot of straw, and a funny little man make for a not- to-miss performance of this classic and cautionary fairy tale. Join us for this funny production that is guaranteed fun family entertainment. A producing partnership between Davidson Community Players and Davidson Day School. Recommended ages: suitable for all ages.

Thursday, Jan 29

5:30 -7:00 PM

Green Drinks Lake Norman sponsored by PiES (Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability)- Davidson

Join this month’s guest speaker Brooks Agnew CEO/founder of EV Fleet Eco-Industrial Park as he speaks on Sustainable Energy.

Friday, Jan 30

7:30 PM

Davidson College – Davidson

The Music Department presents a jazz guest artist concert featuring Tim Gordon, saxophone. Led by J. Estes Professor of Music Bill Lawing, this traditional “big band” ensemble features saxophones, trombones, trumpets and a full rhythm section. Fresh off a tour of the Caribbean and Mexico, the Jazz Ensemble will be joined by renowned saxophonist Tim Gordon for their annual guest artist performance. Free. For information, call 704-894-2848. Concert will be held at the Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center.

Friday & Saturday, Jan 30 & 31

Friday & Saturday, Feb 6 & 7

8:00 PM

Warehouse Performing Arts Center– Cornelius

2-ACROSS

Two strangers, a man and a woman (late 40′s to middle 50′s) board a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 AM. They’re alone in the car, each is married, and both are doing the New York Times crossword. She’s an organized, sensible, psychologist. He’s a free spirited, unemployed ad exec. She is a crossword pro, he always quits. When he tosses his puzzle away, she snaps, “Crosswords are a metaphor for life, those who finish, succeed, those who don’t, fail.” Now he vows to finish. Why? He’s a competitor and she happens to be lovely. This starts an 80 minute ride described by critics as “Hilarious,” “Witty,” “Romantic,” “Poignant,” “Wonderfully entertaining.”

 

 

Saturday, Jan 31

12:00 – 8:00 PM

Race City Marine – Mooresville

Please join Race City Marine as they celebrate their 7 year anniversary by attending an open house. There will be food and door prizes!

 

 

Sunday, Feb 1

Queens Landing – Mooresville

5:00 PM

Super Bowl Showdown

Super Widescreen, drink specials, & tailgate buffet. Don’t miss the biggest match on a super widescreen projector!

 

 

Saturday, Feb 7

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, Feb 8

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Latta Plantation– Huntersville

Travel back in time to the European Countryside circa 1940’s, without needing a passport or a time machine. The Latta grounds will take on a new identity as you meet both Allied and Axis forces. See original collections of period clothing, weaponry, military vehicles, literature, photographs, tents and much more. Also see a skirmish reenacting one of the many originally fought during The Battle of the Bulge. Special event admission ($8 Adults, $7 Seniors/Students, Children 5 & under Free).

 

 

Saturday, Feb 7

8:00 PM

Homefront Music Series – Huntersville

Seth Glier will be performing for the monthly music series held at the Wynfield Forest Clubhouse. Despite his MPress recording artist Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who averages over 250 live performances annually, Seth has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major festivals. He has shared the stage with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Edwin McCain, Martin Sexton, Emmylou Harris and Ryan Adams and has quickly become known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. His music has also caught the ears of fans, and critics alike, with USA Today stating that his “exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.” Building on the acclaim of his Grammy®-nominated sophomore album “The Next Right Thing,” Glier’s subsequent record “Things I Should Let You Know” landed him his first Daytrotter session, was called “a genuine revelation” by Blurt Magazine, and was praised by M Music & Musicians Magazine for its “shimmering, seductive melodies.”

 

 

Sunday, Feb 8

3:00 PM

Alexander Community Concert Series – Denver

The Davidson College Jazz Combo is comprised of the most elite students who are involved in the jazz program at Davidson.  Their concerts span the rich variety of styles that characterize small jazz groups:  solo piano, singer and piano, jazz trio, and gypsy jazz, to name just a few.  The Combo recently was featured nationally on the National Public Radio (NPR) show, “Says You” and toured the Mexican Riviera, giving concerts in Belize, Cozumel, and along the Mayan coast.