Tuesday, June 18, 2013
DAVIDSON – There is an old saying that if you want to find the best restaurants, follow the cops. On any given day, Brickhouse Tavern is full of police officers. And firefighters. And EMTs. If a call comes while they are dining, they simply get up from the table and leave, knowing full well that… read more about Brickhouse Tavern: It’s mighty, mighty good
How restaurants fared in health inspections The health departments in Mecklenburg, Lincoln and Iredell counties inspected the following restaurants April 29-May3. Huntersville • Bradley Middle School, 13345 Beatties Ford Road. Inspected April 29. Score:… read more about Restaurant scores for May 9
HUNTERSVILLE – If terms like hops, barley, lager and ale get you excited, then you don't want to miss the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival on May 11 at Rural Hill. The Huntersville event will feature brewers from around the state offering over three hours of craft-beer tasting for those… read more about North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival comes to Rural Hill
HUNTERSVILLE – Long before the advent of the flat screen TV and its place of prominence in the American home, radio music filled living rooms across the nation, providing entertainment, news and information to the average family. In a salute to the legacy of American radio, the North Mecklenburg… read more about 'Radio Daze' to take listeners back in time
ReStore, ReStyle design challenge adds elegance to rooms MOORESVILLE – Move over, Ty Pennington. There’s a new decorating team in town. Mooresville’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host its third annual fundraising design challenge May 17. Come out to the shop, located at 121 Norman… read more about Art Briefs for May 10
The Egg at Davidson 231 Griffith St., Davidson 704-987-1885 DAVIDSON – It’s a charming college town; artists, students, families and organic gurus harmoniously co-mingle. The restaurants are mostly artisan in style sporting decidedly chic atmospheres with homegrown herbs spicing… read more about The Egg sets the standard for great breakfast dining
American Watercolor Society comes to Lake Norman, raises money for SCAN MOORESVILLE – The American Watercolor Society’s 146th travel exhibit will be held at the Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center this month. Mooresville is the tour’s sole stop in the southeast. The display includes 40… read more about Arts briefs for week of May 3-9
CORNELIUS – Our Towns Habitat will hold its third annual ReStore, ReStyle challenge May 17. Eight designers will compete by turning items from the ReStore into a themed 10-by-10-foot room. Designers will have two weeks to shop at the Cornelius and Mooresville ReStores and an additional two… read more about Designers prepare for Restyle challenge
Fly off to Neverland with ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ MOORESVILLE – Activate Community Through Theatre invites children to attend “Peter Pan and Wendy,” a non-musical play featuring audience participation. ACT’s company of 19 youths ages 10-16 will lead activities for audiences who arrive 30… read more about Herald art briefs for April 26
Often the ultimate restaurant experience involves trying something new. At Duckworth’s Grill and Taphouse, you can try a rare craft beer or a twist on the Philly cheesesteak. Both the beer and food menus are vast, detailed and extremely tasty. The attention to detail creates the perfect dining… read more about Duckworth's Grill boasts craft beers and sublime subs
How local restaurants fared in health inspections Health departments in Mecklenburg, Iredell and Lincoln counties inspected the following area restaurants April 15-22. Cornelius • Domino’s Pizza, 20601 Torrence Chapel Road. Inspected April 15. Score: 98.5 • Fireside Bar & Grill,… read more about Dining scores for April 26
Rusty Rudder 20210 Henderson Road #101, Cornelius 704-892-9195 By Molly Reitter The Rusty Rudder is shining up the place. It will still be the favorite party place on the lake, but the soggy fried fish sandwiches and uninspired menu are things of the past. “The owners say it’s like… read more about Rusty Rudder: Come for the party, stay for the food
How local restaurants fared in health inspections Health departments in Lincoln and Iredell counties inspected the following restaurants from April 8-15. The Mecklenburg County Health Department did not inspect and Lake Norman-area restaurants in that time frame. Mooresville •… read more about Restaurant health scores for April 19
Want to go? Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Visit www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net or more information about the event. HUNTERSVILLE – Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville will hold its 20th annual Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games on April… read more about Schedule for the Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games
Craving some culture? Art on the Green takes place April 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 21 from noon-4 p.m. at 119 S. Main St. The concert will run from April 21 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. DAVIDSON – Larry Duke’s oil paintings of ballerinas allow the viewer enough access to see the many… read more about Davidson honors visual and performing arts