Author: Brian Perry

🪖🪖🪖 World War I Exhibit Opens with Generous Donation

Written by Brian Perry on March 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The “Collecting the Great War” exhibit features over 200 World War I items collected and donated by Dave Goff (pictured above) and supplemented by items from the ECHS permanent collection. Editor’s Note: There is so much new happening in Cabarrus County, but we are also a community that treasures history. Dave Goff was a special friend of ours here at Cabarrus Weekly and we can’t wait to spend time with these items he collected over the course of his lifetime at this exhibit, and we encourage you to take a Saturday afternoon to do the same. The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum...

📢 💼 Can’t Miss Community-Wide Career Fair Is Like No Other

Written by Brian Perry on March 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Cabarrus County Career Connections Day (C4 Day) is a community-wide career fair for job seekers of all ages with access to over 60 CabCo employers! Whether you are seriously looking for a career opportunity for yourself, want to be educated about opportunities for your kids, or just curious about the many companies that operate in Cabarrus County, this is an event you won’t want to miss! C4 Day is a unique opportunity to visit with over 60 Cabarrus County-based employers to learn about jobs currently available and how to prepare for those in their future pipelines! The event will take place...

🎪 🌊 Magical Water Circus Coming to Concord!

Written by Brian Perry on March 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

We are “flying high” over Cirque Italia presenting their Water Circus Gold show at Concord Mills (parking lot near AMC Concord Mills 24) from March 16-19th. ✨⏳ Attendees will travel back to the 1950s to an era of sock hops, drive-in theaters, muscle cars, and poodle skirts in this new 2023 show. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this unique feature under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own! Cirque Italia was created in 2012 by Italian entrepreneur, Manuel Rebecchi and has advanced...

Activities for Seniors to Love this March!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Clearly, Cabarrus County values its seniors because there is SO MUCH to do just in the month of March. We’ve rounded up just a few to spotlight. Senior Health and Wellness Expo: The Whole U Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 10:30am-2:00pm Get ready to experience top-tier education that fuels the mind, body, heart, and soul! See you on campus! Free health screenings, exhibits, medication disposal, informative displays, door prizes, and refreshments will all be available. Learn about the health and well-being resources available to you! 2023 Cabarrus Senior Games...

🎉 🥂 Dream Come True for West Ave’s Newest Business Owner

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Bronzed Beauty Lounge officially opened on West Ave in Downtown Kannapolis on Saturday, Feb 25th! This elevated salon provides luxury services including custom spray tans, facials, and lash extensions. Gigi Palacios is the owner and is an expert spray tan artist, practicing for over five years and LOVING EVERY SECOND. She said, “Opening The Bronzed Beauty Lounge is such a dream come true.” Previously, Gigi worked in the Beauty Bar at Maven Salon for three years before deciding she was ready to go out on her own. She originally looked for space in Charlotte,...

🏃🏿 👟 🏃‍♀️ Lace Up for 5K Season in Cabarrus County

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to cross the finish line first in your age group or a long-time Walk Cabarrus participant striving to complete your first 5K, Cabarrus County has a race for you. Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have compiled a list of 5K races taking place in Cabarrus County this year. Don’t see your favorite race on the list? Help us compile as many races as we can by filling out our online content suggestion form and we will make sure it is included. Not quite ready (or interested) in running? Many of these events have a 1-mile walk or fun run component, so check their...

☕ 🍷 This European-Style Café Has Locals Cozying Up Inside and Out!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson We RARELY encourage our readers to watch a video before reading our wonderful words about a local establishment but consider this virtual tour our way of “setting the table” for this feature. Just be sure to come back to read the rest of the article… 😊 Located in the restored historic Lentz building in the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, Café Lentz greets customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere whether dining inside on the comfy furniture or outside on their double-decker patio. Their menu features something for everyone for any meal of the day: ☕...

Hospice of Cabarrus County Hosts Annual Spring Fling

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Saturday, March 25 – 5-10:30pm at the City Club at Gibson Mill Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County invites you and your friends to attend their 14th annual Spring Fling featuring too MUCH SyLviA. Food, Fun, and Friends The event kicks off with a reception and the opening of a silent auction at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served by The Smoke Pit at 5:30pm, and a live auction takes place at 7:00pm. After that, everyone is invited to hit the dance floor with music by “too MUCH SyLviA.” >> Get Tickets to the Spring Fling! << All sponsorships and ticket purchases benefit the...

Hospitality Group Believes in Making It “From Scratch”

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Scratch Made Hospitality has opened three new food concepts at Gibson Mill Market in the last few months, but they have been creating great food from scratch since right before COVID started. But even a pandemic couldn’t slow these motivated chefs down! 👨‍🍳 When they say, scratch-made, they mean it! From the ice cream at Churn Buddies to the noodles and sauces at Kuni’s Kitchen, owner Ryan Bybee and his business partner David Herzing say, “We believe where our food comes from matters most!” The much anticipated Barcos Sports & Raw Bar opened in Gibson...

Cigar Loft Owner Took His Passion and Made a Living Out of It

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Derek Kilgore has been passionate about cigars for over a decade, which is why he opened The Cigar Loft in January 2020. Whether you are a cigar aficionado or a novice looking to learn more, The Cigar Loft has something for everyone. Kilgore opened his business right before the pandemic and is now surrounded by the courthouse and apartment construction in the middle of downtown Concord. But the oasis he has created, tucked away on the second floor of the building at 76 Union Street, keeps members coming back again and again. The Cigar Loft offers a great...

Cabarrus Chamber Recognizes Outstanding Achievements

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Cabarrus County has a vibrant and diverse business community that is led by an outstanding Chamber of Commerce. In addition to hosting dozens of networking events for members to build relationships, they also actively represent the needs of small and large businesses through advocacy work. Each year, at their annual meeting, they also recognize those businesses, nonprofits, and citizens who are leading the way in our community. Take a few minutes to get to know this year’s award winners in these videos produced by Market Street Studios. 🏆 Community Impact Award – El Puente Hispano [watch video] 🏆...

🥚 Order Your Hand-Painted Wooden Eggs Before March 10

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Annual Junior Charity League of Concord Fundraiser Celebrates 31 Years with Another Unique Design This year’s Easter gnome is the latest in a long line of unique designs for the Junior Charity League (JCL) of Concord’s annual fundraiser. The JCL has hand-painted wooden eggs for the past 31 years, and since 1992, no two years have ever had the same design. From Easter bunnies, spring chickens, a patriotic tribute in 2002 to this year’s Easter gnome, these adorable wooden eggs have become a collector’s item in Cabarrus County and only a rare few people have...

🧋Boba Tea Served Up Daily by CabCo Classmates

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson You are probably reading this article from 1 of 2 perspectives…. “OMG! I’m obsessed with Boba tea and can’t wait to try out BOTH B&K Tea Cafe locations” OR “What in the world is Boba tea????” I must confess, I fell into the latter camp, which is why I was excited to sit down with co-owners Bobby Cain and Kristen Compton at their downtown Concord location, but not before I did some research, meaning I asked my 20-year-old daughter who has a mini Boba tea on her keychain. She explained the basics and I decided I needed to try it myself. Boba tea is a tea-based...

🍔 🗳️ Get Your First Peek at Local Competition’s Mouth-Watering Burgers

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Cabarrus Burger Madness is back for its third year and your local restaurants have turned up the heat on their unique culinary creations once again! How Does It Work? Diners are invited to sample limited-time burgers from 15 participating local restaurants and vote on the ExploreCabarrus website for their favorites. Voting will be open March 1–31, 2023, with a winner announced on Tuesday, April 4th. 🗺️ Visit the Cabarrus Burger Madness webpage so you can plan your tasty tour across Cabarrus County. Check out all of the participating restaurants, along with a mouth-watering burger photo (thank...

Down South on Main Is “Two Sweet” to Miss

Written by Brian Perry on February 14, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson This winner of multiple Independent Tribune Best of Cabarrus County awards is helping make Downtown Mount Pleasant a must visit destination in Cabarrus County. The popular home décor shop, Down South on Main, is celebrating its two-year anniversary this weekend with a party you “donut want to miss!” Owner Melissa Lemmond and her employees (who are more like family) make this store a place that is warm, inviting, and full of laughter. Melissa grew up in Cabarrus County and went to Mount Pleasant High School where she met her husband Jeff, and the pair live...

🍷 Toast National Wine Day at U.S.V.I. Wine Company

Written by Brian Perry on February 14, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Weekly is continuing its celebration of Black History Month by spotlighting another up and coming business here in our community and just in time for National Wine Day on February 18th! Genia Vanterpool and Deidra-Ann Varlack, natives of the U.S. Virgin Islands, launched U.S.V.I. Wine Company on International Women’s Day in 2021. Inspired by their homeland, and love of wine, founders, Genia (born in St. Thomas) and Deidra-Ann (born in St. John) met as Girl Scouts at the age of 9. They attended high school together but went their separate...

🎭 Area Schools Vie for Theatre Awards

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Pictured: Bryson Battle, 2021 Best Actor Award Winner Photo Credit: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center The Blumey Awards is a regional High School Musical Theatre Awards program, and eight of our local Cabarrus County schools have nominated their upcoming musicals to be judged for the competition. Why is it important? Because in 2021, the Blumey Best Actor Award went to our very own CabCo student, Bryson Battle of Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg. Man Can Bryson Sing! You may remember hearing Bryson Battle sing in person if you attended the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Breakfast for...

🐢 🐇 Register Now for This FREE Musical Version of The Tortoise and The Hare

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

This is one of our favorite family events across all of Cabarrus County… and it’s FREE! Opera Carolina comes to town to perform two shows on the Davis Theatre stage as part of the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Family Day. 🎭 Reserve your seats for either the 1:00 pm Show or 3:00 pm Show. This lively performance is sure to delight the kids and adults alike! Enjoy the other free activities that are part of Family Day (1-4 pm), including craft stations perfect for preschool/school-age children and their families. English and Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available to help with crafts. The Cabarrus...