JANUARY 5, 2023

A weekly lifestyle e-newsletter covering where to eat, drink, shop, and play in Cabarrus County.

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🐱‍👓 Build Your Reading Library Locally in 2023

The Cabarrus County independent bookstore scene is thriving! If you are still ordering your books online and having them delivered to your door, you are missing out on experiencing some of the coolest places in town.

• Three Cabarrus County bookstores were included in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl last year which saw a lot of new people experiencing these hidden gems, so let’s commit to buying our books locally in 2023.

Don’t want to buy your books? Our Cabarrus County Public Library is offering reading challenges to keep you engaged all year long as well.

Click here to find out who these bookstores are, where they are located, and who is offering:

📘 Reading Challenges 📙 Book Clubs

📕 Podcasts 📘 Author Events

📙 Trivia Nights 📕 Culinary Experiences

🇮🇪🍺 Long-Awaited Irish Pub Opens in Kannapolis

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

The West Ave District in Kannapolis has gained a hot new tenant in Cabarrus County’s ONLY Irish Pub, Gaelic Alley. They opened their doors in December just in time for Panthers games, the World Cup, and a New Year’s Eve bash. They are getting rave reviews from patrons already.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We stopped in last night and loved this cozy Irish pub! The decor and drinks were authentically Irish, and the service was great. We’ll definitely be back!”

🍻 Click here to see some Fun Facts about the Pub, what Combos we want to try and what else is making our mouths water about this new neighborhood place to pull up a bar stool.

🧠 When Your Gray Matter, Matters... 🤯

Today, January 4, is #NationalTriviaDay. The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes each year. Trivia Nights are all the rage for Friends Nights Out and we have compiled a list of local places that have weekly trivia competitions.

• Grab some friends and make a resolution to try all of the different trivia nights around the county in 2023.

We have included links to Facebook pages so you can check regularly for themes and specials.

Tuesday Nights

• Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company (Concord) – 6:30-8:00 pm
• Percent Tap House (Harrisburg) – 7 pm; 4 rounds of fun and engaging trivia with prizes for the top 3 teams.
• Three Monkeys Tavern and Grill (Harrisburg) – 7:30 pm; Trivia + drink specials
• Southern Strain Brewing (Concord) – 6:30 pm; Hosted by Tapped Out Trivia, categories change each week, so be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date.

Wednesday Nights

• High Branch Brewing (Concord) – 6–8 pm; Hosted by Tapped Out Trivia; Music Trivia first Wednesday of every month; General Knowledge Trivia rest of the month.
• The Wine Room – 7:30 pm

Thursday Nights

• Buzzed Viking Brewing Company (Concord) -7 pm; Play rounds of trivia with prizes to win every Thursday at our Concord location! Get discounts on your favorite crafts to go, $15 for growler refills of beer or cider under 8%!
• Pharr Mill Brewing (Harrisburg) – 7-9 pm; Test your knowledge tonight with prizes after each round! 1st Place Winners - $25 off table tab; 2nd Place Winners - $10 off table tab; 3rd Place Winners - $5 off table tab

👑 Visit These Three Local Restaurants During Queen’s Feast - January 20–29 👑

Feast with friends and enjoy delicious 3-course deals during Queen's Feast (#queensfeast) at 88 metro-area restaurants, January 20-29, 2023. While this is a great opportunity to visit our neighboring counties for some excellent food, we want to highlight the three Cabarrus County restaurants participating in this upcoming event with price points to fit every budget and three different cuisines.

➡️ Silverlake Ramen (Concord)

• $30 for 2 PEOPLE (does not include tax or gratuity)
• Queen’s Feast Menu | Instagram
• No reservation required

➡️ Basilico's Italian (Concord)

• $40 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
• Queen’s Feast Menu | Instagram
• Make a reservation on Resy.com

➡️ The Speedway Club (Concord)

• $45 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
• Queen’s Feast Menu | Instagram
• Call 704-455-3216 for reservations
• Closed on Sunday and Monday

Noteworthy Nuggets

💪 Ashton Renee Boutique, located in downtown Concord, is hosting a Surprise Sale (Jan 2-8) for your New Year’s Resolution!!! Check out all of their active wear for buy one get one 50% off. This discount is automatic, so no code is needed, online or in-store. Hit the gym or the pavement in these comfy and stylish leggings and tops!

👮 Donate blood at the National Blue Blood Drive in Memory of Ofc. Jason Shuping, Thursday, January 5 from 2–6:30 pm in the Kettle Room at Cabarrus Brewing Co.

🤣 Cabarrus Brewing Company is hosting Comedy Night - A Beerly Funny Production on Sunday, February 5. Showtime is 7-9 pm. *CELEBRITY SHOW* One-night only! Limited capacity!

• Starring Michael Palascak, a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. Also featuring Jordan Centry and hosted by Lauren Ansley.

Tickets: Get your tickets early to take advantage of our "early bird rate" through Friday, Jan 6. Advance tickets are $25 per person or $30 at the door.

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