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🎶 🎥 Kannapolis Announces Summer Concerts and Movies

Written by Abby Cagle on April 18, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Major recording artists are coming to Cabarrus County this summer! The Kannapolis Summer Concert Series is highlighted by Deana Carter, Grand Funk Railroad, Collective Soul, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, and Chairmen of the Board. 📍 Where is it happening? Concerts and movies are held at Kannapolis’ large outdoor amphitheater in Village Park. More concerts take place on Thursdays in Veterans Park. Movies take place on Friday evenings with a few Spanish movie nights on Sundays. What do I need to know? Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is free, but food and drinks will be for sale....

⚾ 🐕 Bat Dog Kacey Returns from Baseball Training

Written by Brian Perry on April 10, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Pictured: (left) Trevor Wilt introducing Kacey to Cannon Ballers fans at a home game; (right) Kacey back home after attending special “bat dog” training! Did You Know? Last summer the Cannon Ballers welcomed their new bat dog, Kacey Betty to their baseball family. She did basic obedience training last year with Stone Paw Dog Training and then the week before the Super Bowl she left to train with a lab-specific trainer. He has taught her how to retrieve a baseball bat, run the bases, and may even catch a flyball. Bring Your Dogs to Bark in the Park. Get your single game, mini-plan, or season...

⚾ Partnering to Make a Difference: Eli Lilly & The Cannon Baller Foundation

Written by Brian Perry on April 4, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Eli Lilly and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced that Lilly will be the presenting sponsor of the Cannon Baller Foundation, which is built upon five pillars identified by the team and stakeholders after three years of working in and giving back to the community at and around Atrium Health Ballpark. Some highlights… 🎓 Lilly will create a Cannon Ballers Scholarship Program with a direct gift to a graduate who has worked with the Cannon Ballers. They will also donate more than 1,500 meals to Title I students who attend one of the team’s three Education Games. 🌳 Break-A-Bat, Plant-A-Tree...

🎉 🥂 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,...

🧋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...

🍺 West Ave. Hot Spot Started as a Class Project

Written by Abby Cagle on February 13, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Old Armor Beer Company will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary and encourages you to “Come Grab a Pint of Freedom!” Old Armor Beer Company is owned and operated by combat veterans Stefan Perrine and Kyle Lingafelt who met when they were studying for their MBAs at the University of Southern California. As a project for school, they had to create a business model for a fictional company, and they decided on a brewery. During the project, several of their professors helped them refine the plan, and it eventually became the basis for the popular brewery in downtown...

🌳 Make a Date with a Trail This Month!

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

Did you know that 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have an entire section of their website dedicated to Where to Walk, including all of the great trails around Cabarrus County. 🥾 Each month, there’s a theme for Year of the Trail, along with an activity to go along with it. For February, they want to invite you on a date on one of your favorite trails…and for you to invite a friend or loved one to join you! Share your “trail date” pictures on social media and be sure to tag the Great Trails NC on Instagram or Facebook and Walk Cabarrus...

☘️🎳 Any “Spare” Time for a Great Cause?

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Events.

💚 🖤 Are you looking for a great opportunity to support mentoring and empowering children to reach their potential? This is a great fundraiser for your work family, church, or friend group to get involved and support Big Brothers Big Sisters in Cabarrus County! Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact while also having fun! BBBS asks that each bowler set a goal to raise $150 or their team raises $1,000. (Minimum $50 per bowler) as part of the Challenge. *Bowlers representing our School Challenge are asked to raise a minimum of $150 per team. Teams are made up...

🕺🏿 💃🏼 Who Was That Dancing in Front of the Gem Theatre’s Marquee?

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in CabCo Culture.

Did you see the Instagram or Facebook post of two people dancing in front of the Gem Theatre’s marquee last week? The Cabarrus Weekly had to know! We tracked the dancer down and learned more about him and why he chose to dance in front of the Gem Theatre! His name is Matt Lopez and he is a dance teacher/professor based in New York City. He’s currently driving across the United States on a Reels Tour USA and will end up in southern California eventually. Along the way, he has been wowing his 15.8K Instagram followers and his 70K Facebook followers shooting Reels featuring dances and...

Jiggy With the Piggy

Written by Abby Cagle on January 31, 2023.

Get Ready to Jiggy with the Piggy! – The festival returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 4 – May 7, in downtown Kannapolis. The festival happens rain or shine. Once again, we will host over 50 barbeque competition teams. The BBQ teams are from across the U.S. and will compete for top bragging rights and prize money. This is one of the largest sanctioned events by the Kansas City Barbeque Society in the United States. You can taste the competing team’s cooking expertise by purchasing a $10 ticket for the People’s Choice...

⚾ New for 2023: 10 Game Mini-Plans

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The Cannon Ballers first home game is just a few months away on April 18th. Now is the time to reserve your tickets to a great evening out at the ballpark. New this year are mini-plans that include a collection of 10 games covering the entire season (approximately 2 per month). Plan holders have the option to exchange up to three dates, but the exchange must be made 48 hours prior to the game, and may not have the exact same seats. Benefits include: ⚾ Best seat location ⚾ Savings on regular ticket pricing ⚾ Online account management ⚾ Exclusive member events ⚾ Priority access to playoff tickets Visit...

Kannapolis, Start Your Engines!

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

CONTRIBUTOR: JAMIE RICHARDSON Slot car racing is coming to downtown Kannapolis with the opening of The Slot Car Track Kannapolis on Saturday, January 28th! 🏎️ Randy and Shelley McAnulty previously operated slot car tracks in downtown Concord and Granite Quarry, but after COVID hit, decided to relocate. They have been waiting over a year for their new location to open and they say it’s been worth it. “Kannapolis is always busy and we can add to the entertainment value,” said Shelley. They also like being in the hometown of Dale Earnhardt because of their love of racing. Fun Fact:...

Underground Speakeasy Won’t Be a Secret for Long

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Weekly is giving you a peek inside this members-only social club that is actually affordable and packed with options. Exclusive, private clubs are making a comeback and you don’t have to leave Cabarrus County to find one of the coolest and most unique. Located in the center of downtown Kannapolis, The Blind Fox has come to life in the former 1930s fallout shelter of Mr. Cannon. Ken Lingafelt (one of the owners) was born and bred in North Carolina and has lived in Kannapolis for most of his life. He said he and his fellow innovators that form the...

🍿 These Local Businesses Are Poppin’! 🍿

Written by Brian Perry on January 16, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Decadence Popcorn’s custom Popcorn Pop (left) is perfect for engagement parties. Tastebuds Popcorn makes custom orders with unique flavors like this blueberry cheesecake combo for Panther Pop (right). January 19th is #NationalPopcornDay. This time-honored snack has a crunch we all love to enjoy, and its POPularity is only increasing with the introduction of new variations, flavors, and dedicated shops. To celebrate this fun day, pop into one of these local stores to grab this sweet or savory snack this week and tell them the Cabarrus Weekly sent you! Tastebuds Popcorn (Concord) Offering FREE...

Can You Spot Downtown Concord in the Trailer?

Written by Brian Perry on January 16, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Several Scenes from New Movie Filmed in Cabarrus County 🎥 Filming facts: Filming took place during the spring and summer of 2021, with scenes shot in Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, and Hickory. Actresses Rachel McAdams, from films like Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers, and The Notebook, and Kathy Bates, a multiple Emmy, and Academy Award winner, were in Cabarrus County filming a scene. More than 1,000 extras were used in the filming, including about 85 in Concord. Downtown Concord was dressed up in a 1970s setting in New York City with an Italian bakery, a pizza shop, and a produce stand...

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County Women Build Kick Off 2023

Written by Avalin Inman on January 15, 2023.

The Women’s Build project is a community favorite and it’s BACK! Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. A Positive & Powerful Message: Women helping Women and building a better community, one house at a time! What exactly is the Women Build? Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County initiative that empowers women to raise funds and build homes. We are encouraging women (and not excluding men) of all ages and from all walks of life to work together to build strength, stability, and independence for...

Family March and Wreath Laying Ceremony to Highlight an MLK Weekend Celebration

Written by Brian Perry on January 10, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Several events are planned around Cabarrus County to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Everyone is welcome to attend. MLK Celebration Website ☑️ MLK DreamDay Parade: The MLK DreamDay Parade will begin on Saturday, January 14th at A.L. Brown High School – 415 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Kannapolis @ 9:00 am. The parade will march the length of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and end at Atrium Health Ballpark. ☑️ DreamDay in the Park: Continue the celebration on Saturday, January 14th at Atrium Health Ballpark – 1 Cannon Baller Way in Kannapolis. The Ballpark Gates will open @ 10:00 am...