Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MOORESVILLE – The American Watercolor Society’s 146th traveling exhibit will make its sole stop in the Southeast this month at the Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center. The display includes 40 watercolor paintings by national and international artists in the depot’s three main galleries along… read more about Traveling watercolor exhibit to debut at depot
STATESVILLE – The Mitchell Community College Concert Band will perform its annual spring concert in tribute of the late Jim Calabrese, whom founded the group 13 years ago. The concert will consist of three segments. The first includes classical music such as “Old Comrades” and “Second Suite.” In… read more about College band plans tribute to late founder
MOORESVILLE – The Helping Paws Dog Show offers the public an opportunity to adopt dogs from Project Halo, a no-kill shelter in Charlotte. The event was the brainchild of Brooke Phillips, whose family adopted Roxie from Project Halo on Brooke’s 10th birthday. This prompted Brooke to host her… read more about Helping Paws Dog Show to benefit Project Halo
MOORESVILLE – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a modern-day portrayal of the Prodigal Son, a parable of the lost, found and forgiving ot raise money for youth mission work. Adapted from the trilogy originally performed by Jason Hildebrand, the church has added various dances performed to… read more about Dinner theater support youth mission work
DAVIDSON – Davidson Parks and Recreation will host Family Fun Days at the Lake. A limited number of kayaks, canoes or paddleboards will be available for use. Families can bring their own. Educational opportunities on water safety and how to properly use the watercrafts will also be… read more about Davidson offers fun day at lake
CHARLOTTE – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte recently concluded its nationwide search for its new artistic director by hiring Adam Burke. The theater chose Burke from among 100 applicants across 30 states and Canada. Burke will begin his new responsibilities June 17. “We feel Adam is the… read more about Children’s theater hires artistic leader
MOORESVILLE – During “An Evening with James Taylor,” Fourth Creek Band will take listeners on a journey through the music of one of the state’s most well-known singers and songwriters. The folk concert starts at 7 p.m. April 14 at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road. Tickets… read more about Concert features James Taylor’s music
DAVIDSON – Davidson Community Player’s Connie Company will present swashbuckling sword fights, double crosses and mysterious secrets in its production of “Treasure Island.” Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel of the same name, Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and others learn lessons about… read more about Theater group presents ‘Treasure Island’
MOORESVILLE – Twister’s Shag Club is offering singles and couples 21 and older an opportunity to meet new people and learn the dance of the Carolinas through two seven-week sets of lessons. Classes begin April 16 at Fat Boy’s Restaurant, 114 Days Inn Drive. Beginner classes start at 7:30 p.m.… read more about Social club offers shag dance classes
TROUTMAN – The J. Hoyt Hayes Memorial Troutman Library book club will discuss “Beasts of the Southern Wild” by Iredell County native Doris Betts at its next meeting. Members convene at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the library, 215 W. Church St., Troutman. Joyce and Les Brown, retired professors from… read more about Book club talks 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'
MOORESVILLE – The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville will host its fourth annual Road Rally, considered a scavenger hunt on wheels. Participants will collect clues while driving through a zigzagging course. The winner will arrive back at the finish line closest to a predetermined time… read more about Rotary hosts scavenger hunt on wheels
DAVIDSON – Cellist Tanja Bechtler and guitarist Bob Teixeira will perform Spanish and South American music at a concert hosted by St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The duo will play tunes from Albeniz, Granados, de Falla, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Gnatali, among others. An artists reception… read more about Bechtler, Teixeira perform at St. Alban’s
MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville Cruise-In, a tradition which brings car afficianados into downtown to show off their wheels and chat with like-minded individuals, may resume in April. Town staff got approval from commissioners March 18 to ask the N.C. Department of Transportation to close Broad… read more about Cruise-In may return on smaller scale
MOORESVILLE – WCNC meteorologist Larry Sprinkle will serve as celebrity auctioneer of the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center’s largest fundraiser, An Evening for Dove House. Some of the items featured in the auction include a custom motorcycle, vacation packages, five-day trip aboard a… read more about Sprinkle headlines Dove House auction
MOORESVILLE – The Ford Owner’s Association of the Carolinas expects more than 250 cars and trucks, spanning from the 1920s to present day, at its ninth annual Blue Oval Classic Car Show. Admission is free for spectators. The car show features a festival-type atmosphere, with food and… read more about Blue Oval Class returns to Mooresville Ford
MOORESVILLE – Prospect Presbyterian Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt features a story, craft and small party. The egg hunt starts at 4 p.m. March 30 at the church, 9425 W. N.C. Hwy. Bring a basket for the egg hunt. read more about Prospect Presbyterian hosts Easter egg hunt