It’s the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend, an annual event that tends to throw a wrench in the typical weekend “scene” around the lake. Not only will most hotels sell out to tourists, but also college kids return home for the summer, so expect some crowds at your favorite spots to eat and drink. Continue Reading
Crowds, cars and boats abound during race weekend
Posted on 17 May 2012.
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’80s night, Warrior Dash, Mt. Zion birthday, food events
Posted on 17 May 2012.
Outdoor concerts are on the schedule this weekend, with an ’80s Night in the Park at Bailey Road Park Saturday night and a Davidson Concert on the Green Sunday night. Indoors, the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus has “Bella Notte,” three nights of Italian-inspired music. Two days of grueling running – if you can call it that – are ahead during the Warrior Dash at Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville. The weekend also brings lots of other live music, Davidson College graduation events, and a day of sailing for special needs people Saturday at the NC Sailing & Rowing Center. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center 5K and local food picnic is Saturday morning in downtown Davidson. And Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius celebrates is 185th birthday Sunday. Continue Reading
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’80s night Saturday kicks off Concerts in the Park
Posted on 17 May 2012.
Kids danced at last year's 80s Night in the Park. (Christina Ritchie Rogers/CorneliusNews.net)
Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture opens its 2012 Summer Concerts in the Park Series Saturday, May 19, with ’80s Night in the Park featuring the band Joystick. Gates open at 7 p.m. at the Bailey Road Park BandShell, with music at 7:30. Continue Reading
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Rough Draft plays Concert on the Green Sunday
Posted on 16 May 2012.
DAVIDSON – Rough Draft, a variety band whose playlist ranges from Elvis and the Temptations to Prince and the Doobie Brothers, plays the next Davidson Concert on the Green this Sunday night.
The free concert is 6-8 p.m. on the Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic.
See a full Concerts on the Green schedule below.
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Saturday 5K and local food fest benefit day care center
Posted on 16 May 2012.
DAVIDSON – The 20th Annual Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center 5K & Fun Run is scheduled this Saturday, May 19, at the Davidson Village Green. After the race, join the first Davidson Farm-to-Fork ”Taste-nic,” organized by Davidson Farmers Market and Know Your Farms. Continue Reading
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Mom gets a day off and a night out – but where?
Posted on 10 May 2012.
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us, and while the lake life and nightlife will be a bit slower than usual, the restaurants will be PACKED on Sunday, so I thought I’d offer my take on where to go. Continue Reading
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Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St., Sadler Square, Davidson. Box office opens daily 1 p.m. Advance tickets and reservations: 704-237-3238 NOTE: Parentheses indicate matinee prices.
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Coming Thursday night: Midnight show for the opening of "Dark Shadows." Tickets available in advance at the box office.
MAY 11-17
DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15, 10:00; Sun - Thu: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15.
THE DICTATOR (R) - Wed & Thu: (1:45), (4:25), 7:25.
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (12:45), (1:40), (3:45), (4:40), 7:00, 7:45, 10:05; Sun - Tue: (12:45), (1:40), (3:45), (4:40), 7:00, 7:45; Wed & Thu: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00
THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) - Fri & Sat: 7:10, 9:55; Sun - Tue: 7:10 PM; Wed: Thu: 7:10 PM.
THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS, (PG) - Fri - Thu: (1:30), (4:05).
THE DICTATOR (R) - Wed & Thu: (1:45), (4:25), 7:25.
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (12:45), (1:40), (3:45), (4:40), 7:00, 7:45, 10:05; Sun - Tue: (12:45), (1:40), (3:45), (4:40), 7:00, 7:45; Wed & Thu: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00
THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) - Fri & Sat: 7:10, 9:55; Sun - Tue: 7:10 PM; Wed: Thu: 7:10 PM.
THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS, (PG) - Fri - Thu: (1:30), (4:05).
MAY 18-MAY 24
MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) - Midnight on 2 screens - No passes allowed. Thu: 12:01am
BATTLESHIP (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:00), (4:00), 7:05, 10:00; Sun-Thu: (1:00), (4:00), 7:05
DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15, 9:55; Sun-Thu: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15
THE DICTATOR (R) - Fri & Sat: (1:45), (4:45), 7:25, 9:35; Sun-Thu: (1:45), (4:25), 7:25
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00, 10:05; Sun-Thu: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00
BATTLESHIP (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:00), (4:00), 7:05, 10:00; Sun-Thu: (1:00), (4:00), 7:05
DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15, 9:55; Sun-Thu: (1:15), (4:15), 7:15
THE DICTATOR (R) - Fri & Sat: (1:45), (4:45), 7:25, 9:35; Sun-Thu: (1:45), (4:25), 7:25
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00, 10:05; Sun-Thu: (12:45), (3:45), 7:00
MAY 25-MAY 31
MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) - Fri-Thu: (1:30), (4:30), 7:00, 9:45 - tickets on sale.
LATE MAY/EARLY JUNE
MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) and SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN (PG-13) - tickets now on sale.
