April 28. On an upbeat note, the Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park May 22. The event, which runs from 5 pm to 8 pm, is being put on by the Cornelius PARC Department and the Smithville Community Coalition. All COVID-19 regulations will apply including face-masks and social distancing. Attendees must register. To register, click here

The Brian Burton Trio at the festival in 2015