Who invited Old Man Winter? He may be early to the party but shows up with gorgeous weather so I guess we’ll let him stay. I love this time of year when the sun shines bright, the sky is crystal blue, and the air is completely devoid of summer’s humid haze. Who can be upset with a little cold when it’s so nice out? Here’s a look at what’s in store this beautiful weekend before the holidays hijack the rest of them: Continue Reading

The second edition of Bella Love’s new series LIVE! at Oak Street Mill is this Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm (Joey Burnett graphic)

By KENYON STANLEY and JESSICA BOYE
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Old Town Cornelius is rapidly becoming the hub for local artists and musicians to showcase their creative talents.  This Saturday,  Nov. 16, Bella Love Inc. presents the second episode of its Live! at Oak Street Mill series.  The event features Trey Calloway and the Night Crawlers, Carolina Runway and Laylo.  This is your opportunity experience a diverse cohort of musical wonder. Continue Reading

Ariel String Quartet plays Sunday, Nov. 17, at Davidson College.

The 2013-14 Concert Series season welcomes the young and distinguished Ariel String Quartet to Davidson’s campus on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3pm in Tyler-Tallman Hall. Characterized by its youth, brilliant playing, and soulful interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation.

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Indies + Docs film festival has added a Friday screening as well as  Sat. at Cornelius Arts Center.

Warm up after a cold week at one of the many events in the Lake Norman region this weekend. All day Thursday, eat at select Cornelius area restaurants to support United Way of Central Carolinas during their United We Dine event. Thursday afternoon, Green Drinks Lake Norman presents an evening with Joel Olsen, Managing Director of O2 Energies, at the Kaleidoscope Event Center. Meanwhile, the Indies + Docs film series at Cornelius Arts Center has added a Friday screening to the Saturday show for the Beatles’ documentary “Good Ol’ Freda.” And Davidson men’s basketball fans will be in Charlotte Saturday for the Wildcats’ game against Virginia. Read on for more highlights and events this weekend from our Events Calendar.
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From left Blake Steinberg, Clarise Ballesteros, Amos McCandless and Maggie Birgel play a game-show scene in “Reckless,” at Davidson College’s Barber Theatre through Sunday. (Bill Giduz/Davidson College)

Davidson College’s production of the dark comedy “Reckless” opens Wednesday night and continues through Sunday at the black-box Barber Theatre on campus. Meanwhile, The Chuckleheads improv comedy group are back at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius Nov. 23, while Activate Community Through Theatre plans youth auditions Nov. 21 for “Act Now: Stop Bullying.” Also Connie Company youth theater continues its run of “Narnia” this weekend at Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theater in Davidson. Continue Reading

Buddy System Benefit Monday at Carrburritos.

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Happy Veteran’s Day, and thank you to all of our nation’s veterans for your service. Monday, The Town of Davidson hosts a Veterans Day commemoration at 11am on the Village Green. The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 are hosting a Veterans Day program, also at 11am, at the Cornelius Veteran’s Monument. Read on for more highlights and events from This Week’s calendar. Continue Reading