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.

Event Spotlight: A Window into the Minds of Children of War

This fundraiser and art show raised funds to benefit the Peace House Academy students in Afghanistan. The art for sale featured pieces from the students themselves.

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.

2nd Friday Street Festival is Back!

2ND FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL KICKS OFF MAY 10 Local favorite Irrashional headlines this month’s 2nd Friday On Friday, May 10, 6-10pm, 2nd Friday Street Festival will return to Old Town Cornelius at Oak Street Mill for its sixth season. Cornelius Cultural Arts Group hosts this monthly event, which runs from May-October on the second Friday… Continue reading 2nd Friday Street Festival is Back!

OT Scene: What is an Arts District?

Jack Conard Jr and artists Justin Christenbery, Rico Nye and Brant Waldeck. (Christine Dietz photo)

OT Scene is a segment that includes remarks reflecting the impressions, opinions and general vibe of our community.

The New Face of Lakeside Charter: Follow Up Q&A with Dr. Jim Montague and Staff

Setting The Scene It is 8 am on a rainy Friday morning and the students of Lakeside Charter Academy are making their way down to the multipurpose room for their morning assembly. They chatter and giggle as they walk in lines through the outside hallways until they arrive at the doors of the building. Upon entering they… Continue reading The New Face of Lakeside Charter: Follow Up Q&A with Dr. Jim Montague and Staff

Schools Out.. and it’s 2nd Friday!

Last month’s 2nd Friday Street Festival went off with a BANG!  The creative juices were flowing and the vibe was just right… minus a little drizzle in between. Now it’s on to the next edition on Friday, June 8th as we feature our headliners, one of #CLT‘s most talented original bands The Hawthornes! They’ll be joined by special guests… Continue reading Schools Out.. and it’s 2nd Friday!