Author: Christina Ritchie Rogers

Christina is a local multimedia content producer and digital strategist. Formerly the editor of CorneliusNews.net, she is thrilled to work with the OTC team to once again help tell the ever-evolving Cornelius story. She lives nearby with her husband, Nate, and a small menagerie of 2- and 4-legged beasties.

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

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Ass Clown Brewing Expands Market Offerings this Dec.

December brings some good news for fans of Ass Clown Brewing Company’s inventive beer offerings. The brewery, now in its sixth year, is expanding its tank capacity and making available more of its beers in bottles and cans. “It’s been six years and we’re still learning and still evolving as a brewery,” owner Matt Glidden… Continue reading Ass Clown Brewing Expands Market Offerings this Dec.

A World Stage Premiere? ‘Swipe Right!’

This weekend the Warehouse Performing Arts Center welcomes Opera Carolina for three short operas, including the world stage premiere of Connection Lost: The Tinder Opera. This topical comedy explores the cultural zeitgeist of the dating app Tinder through the eyes of Graham, a newly single man navigating the world of right-swipes and meet-ups. The 11-minute… Continue reading A World Stage Premiere? ‘Swipe Right!’

The New Brick Row Welcomes OTC

Following some extensive interior renovation and “swagification,” in the coming weeks the façade of Brick Row also will get a bit of a facelift. These are fitting transformations, as the businesses housed within also are taking new shape. OTC (“Old Town Cornelius”) has transformed from an idea to an entity, with a new website (you’re… Continue reading The New Brick Row Welcomes OTC

D9 Celebrates 2 Years, Opens New Taproom

Has it been two years already? For co-owner Andrew Durstewitz it seems like just yesterday he opened the D9 Brewing Company doors. On Saturday he and co-owners Aaron Burton and John Ashcraft will celebrate their 2-year anniversary with a Halloween party and a special unveiling of their new taproom. “We’ve just been working so hard,… Continue reading D9 Celebrates 2 Years, Opens New Taproom

With Town Board Support, Arts and Community Center Plans Move Forward

Old Town Cornelius - Art Center Site and surrounding area (photo: Matthew Reihl)

(October 20, 2016) After a year of research and preparation, work has officially begun on the Cornelius Arts and Community Center, a 3-year project to build an arts-based hub for the community and the region. The center’s new board members have met, filed the 501(c) 3 papers, and with the Town of Cornelius identified a… Continue reading With Town Board Support, Arts and Community Center Plans Move Forward