Cornelius
UiC needs volunteers on Saturday for voter registration
May 16. Unity in Community will have a table at the Cornelius-Smithville Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 20, and will be doing voter registration and voter education In light of the recent NC Supreme Court Rulings, voter education will be particularly important this year, UiC said in a statement. UiC is looking for volunteers to […]
New ASC grants provide $71,500 to local artists, including Huntersville pair
May 16. Twenty-five individuals that live and work in Mecklenburg County will receive a combined $71,500 in funding through ASC’s new Creative Mecklenburg Grant program. The grants support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to […]
Weekly calendar May 15-21: Baby shower, concerts, more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, May 16 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | . Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The Plaza, […]
Coyote sightings on the rise as pup season gears up
May 12. Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say this month is when people are more likely to spot a coyote than any other time of year. Coyotes are common throughout North Carolina, including in cities and suburbs, but often go unnoticed because they are skilled at avoiding people. In late spring, however, coyote […]
Weekender May 12-14: Festivals, concerts and more on Mother’s Day weekend
Calendar Sponsors Friday, May 12 Live Under the Oaks Concert 6-8 pm | May 12. House 11 Band. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. 2023 2nd Friday Street Festival Series 6-10 pm | May 12. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius. Friday, […]
Arts & Science Council, Lowe’s announce new public art incubator
May 9. The Arts & Science Council and Lowe’s are engaged in a new partnership to support professional artists by equipping them with the skills necessary to become competitive candidates for regional public art projects managed by ASC. Going Public: A Public Art Incubator aims to help build a skilled public artist pipeline and develop […]
Weekly calendar May 8-14: Check out the fun events this week
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, May 10 Comedy Night 8-10 pm | May 10. Tickets $15-20. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius. Thursday, May 11 Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | May 11. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps […]
Weekender May 4-7: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, concerts, Bike Expo and so much more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, May 5 Live Under the Oaks Concert 6-8 pm | May 5. Stormin’ Norman. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Cinco de Mayo Block Party 3pm – midnight | May 5. Festivities will include live bands on the outdoor patio, food trucks, vendors, DJ, games, give-a-ways and plenty of […]
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 […]
