JUNE 28, 2024

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

🏭 A Day at Gibson Mill: A Guide to Food, Fun, and Family

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Concord’s Gibson Mill is a unique destination that offers a blend of food, drinks, shopping, and family-friendly activities in a re-imagined space that has been around since 1899. We’ve pulled together just some of the ways you can spend a perfect day at this exciting venue.

☕ Start your day with coffee and treats: Visit Kunu Coffee Co. for locally roasted coffee and Cara's Cookie Co. for delicious baked goods that also supports a local nonprofit.

🍽️ Explore diverse food options and fun activities: Enjoy BBQ, tacos, pizza, and Caribbean dishes at The Market, find your next favorite board game or join a group at Luck Factory Games, and discover vintage treasures at The Depot Antique Mall.

🍻 Unwind with drinks and evening entertainment: Sip craft beers at High Branch Brewing or Cabarrus Brewing Co., enjoy Italian cuisine at the recently relocated Gianni's Trattoria, and try escape rooms or axe throwing for nighttime fun.

Visit the CW website to learn more about all there is to do at one of Cabarrus County’s favorite entertainment districts.

🐠 Discovering SEA LIFE Concord: An Underwater Adventure

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

🌞 Looking for something fun to do to beat the heat? How about a visit to SEA LIFE at Concord Mills Mall?

Imagine stepping into a world where the mysteries of the ocean come alive—a place where sharks glide overhead, colorful fish dart through coral reefs, and jellyfish pulse with graceful beauty.

🗺️ View a map of the aquarium on the SEA LIFE website.

🕑💸 Plan your visit for after 2pm and save $8 when you get your tickets online!

Don’t miss hands-on crafts and mind-bending experiments for ages 7–12 at The Kids Club, held the second Saturday of the month.

Visit the CW website to learn more about all that you will find at SEA LIFE.

EVENTS TO WATCH

🎶 Next Concert: Charlotte Symphony

📅 June 29th at 7pm

📍 Village Park, 700 W C St, Kannapolis, NC

📚✨ Meet & Greet with Bestselling Author Kristy Woodson Harvey

Who is Kristy Woodson Harvey? She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author known for her captivating Southern novels, which have been featured by Good Morning America, Southern Living, and more.

📖 🖋️ As part of her national book tour, Kristy will be visiting Mount Pleasant next month to celebrate the launch of her latest novel, A Happier Life. Her other books include The Summer of Songbirds and The Peachtree Bluff Series.

📹 See her video message about the book.

📅 Wednesday, July 10th at 6pm

📍 The Farmstead, 8063 Mauney Road, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124

🎟️ Tickets are $30 each (purchase online or at the Mt. Pleasant Library) and include refreshments, a hardback copy of A Happier Life, access to a book signing session, and a meet-and-greet with the author.

Noteworthy Nuggets

👢 Get your boots ready and join Old Armor Beer Company for Saturday Night Line Dancing on June 29th! Break out your best moves and two-step the night away with friends. 🕺💃 Instructional dance from 7-9:30pm and open dance from 9:30-midnight.

🍽️ Lifeline Charlotte Centre is hosting a Kids Summer Meal Pack experience on July 9th, combining meal prep with activities to learn about food insecurity and life in Guatemala. 🌍 All prepared meals will be shipped to Guatemala, and children must be accompanied by an adult. 📋 Register to attend here.

🎶 The Davis Theatre 2024-2025 Season Launch Party is on July 11th from 7-9pm! Meet up at the Cabarrus Arts Council for 🍷 drinks, 🎤 live music from Mike Nolan, 🎫 exclusive season package discounts, 🎟️ raffles, and more! Register here to let them know you're coming.

🚗 Registration is OPEN for the Town of Harrisburg’s 2024 Discover the Burg Scavenger Hunt on July 20th! 🔎🗺️ Grab your crew for an exciting day uncovering the hidden gems of our vibrant community! 🌟 Team pre-registration is required, and the entry fee is $20 per team. Secure your spot by July 13th at 11:59pm or before all 15 team slots are filled.

🩸 Sign up to join the Battle of the Badges blood drive hosted by Cabarrus County EMS on July 23rd from 7am to noon and July 24th from 2-7pm! Donate on behalf of Cabarrus EMS, Sheriff's Office, Concord PD, Kannapolis PD, and more. 🚓🚑 Register today!

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