Cornelius News
EarthTalk: Can we decarbonize the live music industry?
Dear EarthTalk: Is there an environmental/climate impact of the huge growth in the live music and concert industry over the last couple of decades? —Julia E., Sacramento, CA Nov. 1. The live music industry has skyrocketed over the last few decades. In 2023, the multinational Live Nation Entertainment reported 145 million fans […]
Live storytelling production showcases historic Black communities
Oct. 31. Don’t Lose Heart, a project to empower the cultural preservation efforts of historic Black communities in North Mecklenburg, debuts as a live, storytelling production Saturday at the Cain Center for the Arts. Helmed by writer and poet Maurice J. Norman, Don’t Lose Heart blends documentary poetry, family histories, and live performance to create […]
Weekender Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Mt. Zion BBQ, ‘Matilda Jr.’, festivals, craft show, sheep dog trials
Friday, Nov. 1 Tammy Pescatelli 7:30 pm | Nov. 1. Tammy Pescatelli brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences, holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor. Tickets: $25-45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue. Nov. 1 – Nov. 10 […]
Cain Center Spring 2025 sneak peak
Oct. 31. Cain Center for the Arts’ Spring 2025 Performing Arts Season features a diverse lineup of music, dance, comedy and theater experiences. For a preview, click here. Season overview The Spring 2025 season opens with celebrated bluegrass icons, The Gibson Brothers, followed by the soulful sound of North Carolina’s own Charly Lowry, whose music bridges Americana […]
Voting information, with Early Voting ending Saturday at 3 pm
Oct. 31. Early Voting continues today, Friday and ends on Saturday Nov. 2. Hours today and Friday: 8 am to 7:30 pm. Hours Saturday (Final day of Early Voting): 8 am to 3 pm. On Wednesday, 1,115 people voted at Cornelius Town Hall. Since EV began Oct. 17, 15,807 people have voted at Cornelius Town […]
Downtown Master Plan citizen survey extended to Nov. 7
Oct. 30. There’s a little more time to provide input on how downtown Cornelius should grow and change over the next 15 years. A citizen survey has been extended from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7. Go to www.Cornelius.org/downtown to take the downtown survey and have your opinion heard. Background Over the years downtown has morphed […]
District 98 candidates differ most on the issue of abortion
Oct. 30. During a polite, civil discourse of issues at the NC House District 98 Newsmakers Breakfast, it was the subject of abortion that clearly separated Melinda Bales, the Republican, and Beth Helfrich, the Democrat. In response to audience questions on their position concerning state laws on abortion, Bales said she supported the change in […]
LKN Chamber comes out in favor of $20 million Cornelius Park Bond
Oct. 29. The Lake Norman Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support the Town of Cornelius Park Bonds on this year’s ballot. The Cornelius Park Bonds would make available up to $20 million over 10 years for parks, greenways, and other amenities. Jeff Tarte, 2024 board chair, said there was strong support for the […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 3: BBQ, sheep dog trials, ‘Matilda JR,’ music and more
Monday, Oct. 28 Lake Norman Chamber – Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament 9 am – 2 pm | Oct. 28. Details at website. NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville. Cornelius Youth Orchestras 7-8pm | Oct. 28. Concert by Junior Brass Ensemble, Junior Woodwind Ensemble, Sinfonia Strings & Philharmonic. Joe V. Knox Auditorium @ Charles Mack Citizen Center, […]
Live concerts this weekend benefit tropical storm victims in Western NC
Oct. 25. Two live concert events this weekend will benefit victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. On Friday at BoatYard with Brightside and DJ Jay Wheelz are donating all proceeds from the show’s ticket sales to relief efforts for western NC victims of hurricane Helene. The concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets […]
