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Dragon boat racing is one of the most popular attractions at the annual Asian Festival.  PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA LEE

Dragon boat, Asian festival coming to Cornelius May 13

May 4. The 2023 Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race and Charlotte Asian Festival are set for Saturday, May 13 at Ramsey Creek Park. This annual family-oriented event is a celebration of Asian cultures. The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. One of highlights, along with the food vendors, is the Dragon Boat […]

Mooresville announces registration for the inaugural July 4 Stars and Stripes on Main Parade

May 3. Registration for the Stars and Stripes on Main Parade in Mooresville is open for organizations and individuals who want to participate. The inaugural event 10 am July 4 will have floats, marching bands and patriotic performers representing organizations and businesses from Mooresville. Spectators can expect to see everything from antique cars and fire […]

Davina & the Vagabonds perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on May 13.

May events open up the outdoors with concerts, Bike Expo, festivals

Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, May 2 Paint & Pour 6-8 pm. $35 ticket includes all items needed. Enjoy painting your own pottery piece while sipping a craft cocktail. Things, 21234 Catawba Ave. Thursday May 4 Heart Breaker 6:30-9 pm | May 4. A Heart Tribute Band. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Senior Dance 3:30 […]

Bicycling is fun for all ages and there's some special opportunities this week.

Weekly calendar. May 1-7: ‘The Gruffalo,’ Bark Fest, Wildflowers & Bluegrass, concert and more

Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, May 2 Paint & Pour 6-8 pm. $35 ticket includes all items needed. Enjoy painting your own pottery piece while sipping a craft cocktail. Things, 21234 Catawba Ave. Thursday May 4 Heart Breaker 6:30-9 pm | May 4. A Heart Tribute Band. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langree Rd., Mooresville. Senior Dance 3:30 […]

Community invited to celebrate April is for Arts in Davidson

April 28. April is for Arts  this weekend in Davidson will focus on the arts in town, notably with the town’s annual Gallery Crawl and Art on the Green festival. The Gallery Crawl takes place 6-9 pm Friday, April 28. Main Street and South Main Street businesses and sidewalks will be transformed into art galleries. […]

Art on the Green in Davidson is April 29-20. Photo | Town of Davidson

Weekender calendar April 27-30: Beach Bash, art, concerts

Calendar Sponsors Thursday, April 27 Dueling Pianos 7 pm | April 27. Jennifer Siebenaler and Jimmy Porter will be tickling the ivories and taking your requests, with all proceeds benefitting Lake Norman Humane. Tickets are $25, including a $5 voucher toward a beverage purchase. Davesté Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman. Karaoke Thursdays 7:30 pm | […]

Ingelside, circa 1817, was designed and built by an architect of note, though his identity remains a mystery.

Tour offers rare look at historic homes

  April 26. Twelve historic landmarks, most of which are rarely open to the public, will welcome guests during the Lincoln Landmark Home and Garden Tour on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29. The land between the Catawba and French Broad rivers holds significance structure with stories to tell. Tickets are $40, good for both […]

The Beach Bash is back. ON Friday, April 28. Tickets required for unlimited drinks and food, souvenir glass, live music and lots of fun. Silent and live auction.

Weekly calendar April 24 – 30: Big Day at The Lake Beach Bash is back; concerts, more

Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, April 25 Town Talk 9 am | April 25. The Town Talk will focus on the town’s three big campaigns: Heads Up Cornelius, Year of the Trail, and Leash Like You Mean It. Bring questions.  Cain Center for the Arts  21348 Catawba Ave.  Traditional Series: Phil Wiggins and the Chesapeake Sheiks 7:30 […]

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Weekender April 20-22: Ladies Night Out, Jazz Up in Huntersville, Davidson College Symphony Orchestra

Calendar Sponsors Thursday, April 20 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 7:30 PM – 9 pm | April 20. In this season finale concert, the DCSO performs Tchaikovsky’s monumental and virtuosic Symphony No. 4 and Beethoven’s jubilant homage to Baroque masters, The Consecration of the House Overture. Free and open to the public. […]

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Charlotte Symphony to perform free in LKN this summer

April 20. The Charlotte Symphony will perform five free community concerts in parks  including Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium in Huntersville, Bailey Road Park in Cornelius and Village Park in Kannapolis. Also, the Summer Pops series features four concerts at Symphony Park in Charlotte including the highly anticipated “Celebrate America!” with a spectacular fireworks display. Free community […]