Important Dates
Branch out with Arbor Day celebration March 23 in Davidson
March 13. Arbor Day was launched in the United States in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City, Neb. By the 1920s, each state in the United States had passed public laws stipulating a certain day for observances. —National Arbor Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April; other states have […]
Pickleball tournament March 24 benefits scholarship preschool
March 13. Cornelius Early Scholars is kicking off its spring fundraising campaign with a pickleball tournament on Sunday, March 24 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Torrence Chapel Park. The cost is $50 per person to play in this double-elimination format. For more information or to register to play, please email corneliusearlyscholars@gmail.com. The tournament […]
Big Day at the Lake ‘Beach Bash’ is March 8
March 4. The Big Day at the Lake crew will host the annual Beach Bash Friday March 8 at Lost Worlds Brewery. This year’s theme is “Yacht Rock Style,” with the Thurston Howell Band performing. Details The event runs 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with a special VIP tour starting at 5:30. Tickets are $50 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cornelius summer camp registration opens March 1
Feb. 19 The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department will open registration to Cornelius residents for their 2024 summer camps at 7 am Friday, March 1. Registration will open to the general public one week later. Camp offerings include half-day sports camps for ages 6-14, mini sports camps for ages 4-6, and half-day recreation camps held […]
Huntersville Happy Hour’s LKN Men Than Cook is March 17
Feb. 14. The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s most popular event, Lake Norman Men That Cook, will be held at The Venues at Langtree on March 17. The family friendly event provides samplings of tasty cuisine prepared by cooking teams who compete for prize money for their favorite charity. Ticket sales support charities that serve […]
Celebrate Black History Month in style on Feb. 29
Feb. 14. Eastway Regional Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion show. Organized by Mecklenburg County Parks, the event costs $15 to attend. Come dressed in Afrocentric attire and join the fashion show extravaganza. The event will include light refreshments, music, African dancers, and more. Details Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 6 […]
Auditions Feb. 10, 12 for immersive outdoor event
Feb. 6. Activate Community Through Theatre (ACT) is inviting youth aged 8-18 to audition for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on Feb. 10th from 10 am to 1 pm and Feb. 12 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Auditions will be held at Arts Unlimited, 228 N. Main St. in Mooresville. Bring a picture and resume/summary […]
All-day Town budget planning session is Thursday at Cain Center
Feb. 4. The Cornelius Town Board will hold a special meeting Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 9 am to 5 pm to discuss planning for the FY25 budget. It will be held at Cain Center for the Arts in downtown Cornelius. The meeting will be open to the public and broadcast online at www.cornelius.org, as […]
