First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…labradoodle?! That’s the case for empty-nesters Greg and Kate, whose relationship struggles are brought to stage in Sylvia. The modern romantic comedy opens Jan. 20 at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center and runs for three weeks. Managing Artistic Director Marla Brown directs the endearing comedy, featuring actors Debra… Continue reading Sylvia Opens Jan. 20 at the Warehouse
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Pub House, Music House: Transformation at OTPH
There is a special relationship that exists between an artist and an audience. Each entity feeds off the other’s energy in a circular, call-and-response-like dance. And the tighter the relationship becomes between the two, the more magic is created. There’s magic brewing at Old Town Public House, folks. Recently, my band (The Hawthornes) played a… Continue reading Pub House, Music House: Transformation at OTPH
‘I hope you like me’: Q&A with Paul Pallotta
Though somewhat new to the Charlotte comedy scene, Paul Pallotta is turning heads. In addition to his work as a stand-up comic, improvisation performer and sketch comedy-er (comedy sketch-er?), he hosts Simply aPauling, a Charlotte Community Radio show in which he interviews others in the comedy industry. Pallotta moved to Charlotte three years ago from… Continue reading ‘I hope you like me’: Q&A with Paul Pallotta
Alternative Beverage: A ‘Candy Shop’ for Home Brewers
Part alchemist, part “alcoholist,” Larry Sechler is an expert in all things home-brewed. The manager of Alternative Beverage, at any given moment he can jump from helping a beginner gather equipment to advising an experienced brewer on the pros and cons of using lactic acid versus live cultures. Alternative Beverage is based in Belmont and… Continue reading Alternative Beverage: A ‘Candy Shop’ for Home Brewers
A Heartwarming Housewarming
A guy walks into a bar. That’s the only thing commonplace about this story. What started as a casual visit to a favorite local watering hole resulted in a great act of kindness, with one Old Town Cornelius community member going above and beyond to help another. The first man is Joshua Q. Crocker Osborne,(pictured… Continue reading A Heartwarming Housewarming
New Warehouse PAC Season is All About Adventure
The Warehouse Performing Arts Center has announced its 2017 season, and an added bonus: a way to see more shows for less money. Warehouse patrons can now purchase packages of 3, 4, 5, or 6 shows, including theater performances and film screenings, and save 15 to 20 percent off the original ticket prices. They also… Continue reading New Warehouse PAC Season is All About Adventure
Winter Fashion: Re-think Girls’ Night Out
Who says girls nights always have to be in swanky clubs and sushi bars? Why not change things up a bit this weekend, and swap the clubs for the pubs? We have some fantastic local pubs and breweries promising awesome beer selections and the best part: you can give your heels the night off. Check… Continue reading Winter Fashion: Re-think Girls’ Night Out
Christmas in Cornelius: A Tradition by the Community, for the Community
Event POSTPONED to: Sunday Dec 11 (12-6pm) The push to shop local is more than a trend – it’s a necessity for an economically and culturally rich community. By supporting local artists, artisans and small business owners, a community makes it possible for its creatives to stay, thrive, and continue contributing their talents. This Sunday, community… Continue reading Christmas in Cornelius: A Tradition by the Community, for the Community
What the Cup Opens This Week
When Gabi Alberdi closed the doors of her beloved coffee shop three years ago, she left big shoes to fill (and a small shopfront). Kristin Credle and Rebecca Younce, two local business owners and former patrons of Gabi’s, have decided to take up the challenge. Their new shop, What the Cup, opens this week with… Continue reading What the Cup Opens This Week