This week is full of exciting happenings, our top picks are:
Bella Love Presents: Open Mic
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Thursday May 17th
Doors open: 6:30 pm Show: 7:00 pm
Brick Row, Oak St Mill, 19725 Oak St #9
$5 cover ($3 cover for performers)
All ages
The wait is over! After an 8 month hiatus, Bella Love has re-introduced the iconic Open Mic Night and will be launching the series at an all new location this week! From here on out, the event that brought so many musicians and creatives together to cultivate the artistic community in OTC will continue each 1st and 3rd Thursday!
Bella Love first introduced Open Mic Night in Fall of 2012 and over the next 4 years, musicians and performers from the local area took advantage of the creative incubation opportunity so offered at the Oak St Mill Stage.
Bella Love Open Mics are a hotbed for talent within the Lake Norman & Greater Charlotte area. Many of the artists and acts to have come through the Open Mic circuit are regular features at OTC events and festivals throughout the area. So bring your A-game and get connected!!
***NEW LOCATION***
All of the excitement will be brought to a brand new location at Oak Street Mill…. Brick Row!
This community event space and gallery has all the vibes so come check it out and enjoy the show!
Viking Revival Celebration
Saturday May 19
12:00 pm-10:00 pm
D9 Brewing, 11138 Treynorth Dr
Free Admission
D9 Brewing is celebrating the highly-anticipated Viking Revival on Saturday, May 19 from noon-10pm and featuring a special celebration of D9’s Scottish Sour Ale along with a JAM-PACKED afternoon/evening of fun including Bagpipes, Floating Fiddler, Face-Painting, Scottish Food and a full concert from the region’s hands-down best Celtic Folk Rock Band… Syr! 
***LIMITED SUPPLY VIKING SOUR ALE 1ST EDITION RELEASE*** That’s right, there will even have a few cases of D9’s very first Viking release available while supplies last! 
So come early, bring a lawn chair, and celebrate the Viking in us all! 
Cornelius Jazz Festival
Saturday May 19
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Smithville Park, 19710 S Ferry St
Free Event
This event keeps getting better every year! Please help us spread the word so we can have another incredible turnout! Proceeds from the Cornelius Jazz Festival go toward supporting the YMCA’s Send-A-Kid-To-Camp program so you can have a blast while giving back! Now what could be better than that!?
And don’t forget to bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. It’s going to be a TON of fun!
Thanks to the Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) and our community sponsors for helping make it all possible!
Festivities include an evening filled with jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer, wine, vendors, and children’s activities.
Find out the what is going on in Old Town Cornelius, LKN’s cultural arts destination on our constantly updated events calendar here.
Jess Boye
I live here in Old Town Cornelius and absolutely love our area's unique character. My life's calling is to work to bring art and culture to the forefront of everyday life. I work full-time for Bella Love, Inc and taking care of my adorable son, Kipton.
