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!

Concept Renderings and Model Revealed at Cornelius Art Center Conversation

(May 23, 2018) Justin Dionne, Executive Director of the Cornelius Arts Center (CAC), presented to a packed house on Wednesday evening as residents gathered to hear about the progress on the new multi-million dollar development project.  Dionne, serving as executive director for about a year now presented a comprehensive and informative session to the public,… Continue reading Concept Renderings and Model Revealed at Cornelius Art Center Conversation

‘Learn Music’ Opens Music Production Lab

Local Music School, Learn Music, has opened the doors of a brand new, state-of-the-art, music production lab. This month, OTC business Learn Music (located: 20823 N Main St) put the finishing touches on its brand new Music Production Lab. This is Learn Music’s 3rd expansion since it opened its doors in Jan. 2014.  The school will host… Continue reading ‘Learn Music’ Opens Music Production Lab

Beyond Your Pint: Following the Barley Trail

When we enjoy our beer at our local breweries we often forget the ingredients that go into brewing our beer. The primary ingredients in brewing process are barley, water, yeast and hops. One of the by-products of brewing is called spent grain, which is leftover barley (grain) and adjuncts after the mash process. This spent… Continue reading Beyond Your Pint: Following the Barley Trail

“How Many Pints?” Meet OTC’s Craft Beer Specialist: Half Pint

One of the questions I love from friends when out for drinks is, “What kind of beer do you think I would like?”  I am always up for the challenge and there is nothing more exciting than taps before me to seek what beer will quench their palate. I believe there is a craft beer… Continue reading “How Many Pints?” Meet OTC’s Craft Beer Specialist: Half Pint

Making History: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

Conard Jr, Christenbery, Nye, Waldeck (photo: Christine Dietz)

Enter: three local artists and a boarded up old building. The building adjacent to OTPH on Catawba Ave is undergoing restoration and while the owner is redoing the interior walls and front windows, plywood had been installed to protect the building. This group of artists had a vision for that plywood to transform from an… Continue reading Making History: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words