Jess Boye, Author at Old Town Cornelius

Meet the Curator: Marisa Pascucci

We all know that Old Town Cornelius has earned its title as the budding center for the arts in North Charlotte. With the area’s breadth of local talent, the opportunities available at the Cornelius Arts Center, and the anticipation for the opening of the Cain Center for the Arts, there is a lot to be… Continue reading Meet the Curator: Marisa Pascucci

Myrüka Chocolate Is the Sweetest Example of Veteran Entrepreneurship in Our Community

With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, we here at OTC wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the hard-working veterans right here in our community, Eric Rice. Eric Rice was first ranger battalion at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA until 2000 when he left the service to finish his college degree.… Continue reading Myrüka Chocolate Is the Sweetest Example of Veteran Entrepreneurship in Our Community

Hinds Feet Farms: Inspiring Others to Say “Yes I Can”

Set in the natural scenery of Huntersville backwoods, Hinds Feet Farm works to maximize the post injury potential of persons living with brain injury. Over two and a half million people suffer some form of traumatic brain injury each year with many survivors requiring a high level of long-term care and ongoing therapy. Hinds’ Feet… Continue reading Hinds Feet Farms: Inspiring Others to Say “Yes I Can”

Start Your Engines! Foundation Moto Brings the Old Town Revival to OTC

Foundation Moto is a custom motorcycle company that is taking Lake Norman by storm, and has recently teamed up with Spinnerworks, an event management company to plan the Old Town Revival, a celebration of vintage and custom built motorcycles along with classic trucks, cars, and hot rods right here in Old Town Cornelius at the Oak Street Mill.

15 Food Trucks Battle It Out For Your Vote at the Cornelius Food Truck Invitational

On Saturday, September 7, food trucks from all over the Greater Charlotte Area will be putting it in park in the Oak Street Mill for the ultimate food truck throwdown to become the “Champions of Old Town.” From 12-8pm, Cornelius locals will test out fifteen of the area’s finest 4-wheeled restaurants, and cast their votes… Continue reading 15 Food Trucks Battle It Out For Your Vote at the Cornelius Food Truck Invitational

Flour Power: The Culinary Education That We Could All Learn From

Located in the Antiquity Town Center, Flour Power Lake Norman is the ultimate cooking school experience for those of all ages. Yep, they work with everyone from kindergarteners to corporate professionals, and everyone in between.

Artist Spotlight: Franklin Kernes

Franklin Kernes is an up and coming modern artist with graphic design roots and a passion for his family and community. His love for his wife and daughter set him apart, and motivate him to keep creating. Because he is an essential member of the Cornelius Arts Scene, we set out to get to know him a bit better through an interview. Let’s see what he had to say!

Dog Days of Summer: A Street Food Review

In honor of 4th of July festivities which are quickly approaching, we set out to get the scoop behind two of the people serving up an All American classic to the people of Cornelius, hot dog vendors Mary of Zima’s Steamin’ Dogs and Brandon of B’s Grill! Taking turns occupying Catawba Avenue, you can be sure to find a hot dog cart in the heart of Old Town Cornelius at any time of the week from Zima’s Steamin’ Dogs or B’s Grill.

Ulti Futbol Is The Answer to Your Cage Soccer Training Wishes

Soccer in a cage? Absolutely. The hottest soccer training technology in Europe and Asia has finally arrived in the United States; in fact, it is starting right here in the Lake Norman Area with Ulti Futbol.