Cornelius
Cornelius Youth Orchestras launches new program for the fall
March 20. The Cornelius Youth Orchestras organization is launching a new woodwind program in the fall. Sam Sparrow, a clarinetist from the Charlotte Symphony, has joined our artistic faculty and will be the director of this program. In preparation for the fall, we are assembling a woodwind ensemble to perform later this semester. Interested students […]
Cornelius Youth performs tonight in free concert
March 17. The Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) is a non-profit community youth organization that is open for late elementary to high school aged musicians in the Lake Norman area. The orchestra is currently comprised of seven programs: the Orchestra, Prelude Strings, Apollo String Quartet, Brass Ensemble, Junior Brass Ensemble, Brass Challenge; a new woodwind program […]
Weekender March 16 – 19: St. Patrick’s Day, concerts, music and more
Calendar Sponsors It’ll be a fun weekend with those Irish eyes a smiling. Thursday, March 16 Luck of the Village 6-9 pm | March 16. Festivities re-scheduled for today. An evening full of live music, dancing, festive gear and more at The Plaza in Birkdale Village. Music, Irish dancers. Beer from Royal Bliss Brewing. […]
Food pantry expands hours; needs donations of hygiene items
March 15. The food pantry at the Ada Jenkins Center has opened an additional day of the week to help clients whose COVID-19 related SNAP benefits have expired. COVID-related Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired on Feb. 28, which means clients will need to pay an extra $95 to $295 each month for food […]
Ada Jenkins Center offering tax assistance services
March 16. The Ada Jenkins Center is hosting two program sites — Davidson and Huntersville — for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). VITA volunteers will assist neighbors with incomes of $60,000 or less prepare their taxes for free. In 2022 they helped 173 households, saving them a total of $43,250 […]
Davidson Community Players present Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
March 15. The Davidson Community Players will present Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof March 23-April 2. Advance tickets are on sale now: adult, $23; senior (65+), students under 21 years, $18. The show will be directed by Andy Rassler at the Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Recommended ages 14 and […]
The ‘what’s next’ after Black History Month
March 15. By TL Bernthal. Even with Black History Month celebrations over, there are things anyone can do as a “what’s next” in race relations. In February, which is Black History Month, the diversity committee of the Lae Norman Chamber of Commerce brought together Ron Potts ,who was born and raised in the Smithville Community, […]
Make a reservation to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck
March 15. Families can make a reservation now to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1, at Veterans Park in Huntersville. Reserve a table for 45 minutes and enjoy brunch and a family craft while waiting for your photo with Bunny and Duck. Reservations are $20 per table (maximum […]
DLC seeks reaccreditation and your comments
March 14. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), a nationally accredited land trust, is applying for renewal of accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an […]
Cain Center adds ‘POTUS’ to line-up; tickets sales start Thursday
March 14. The Cain Center for the Arts has added three performances to its April performance line-up. A regional cast will present three performance of “POTUS” at the center in April. Show times are 8 pm Wednesday, April 26, and Friday April 28; and 2 pm Saturday, April 29. Tickets go on sale Thursday, […]
