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MAY 16, 2024

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

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πŸΏπŸ“½οΈ Gem Theatre Reopens May 16th with β€œIF”

After months of renovations, the historic Gem Theatre is reopening its doors for moviegoers with the much-anticipated movie, "IF".

πŸ“Gem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

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What is IF? Starring Ryan Reynolds, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends–and what she does with that superpower–as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.


🎬Showtimes for Opening Weekend are:

  • Thursday Premiere: 7pm
  • Friday: 4pm, 7pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: 1pm, 4pm, 7pm


🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: seniors, children, and matinee (before 6pm) tickets are $4. Adult tickets are $5.


β˜€οΈ What’s Ahead for the Summer? $2 Summer Matinees Are Back! See the lineup online.


Visit the CW website for info about the Gem’s renovations, its reopening, and its history in Cabarrus County.

🌸🌿 Enchanting Garden Tour Supports CVAN

πŸ“… Saturday, June 1st

πŸ•˜ 9am–3pm

πŸ“ 621 Hermitage Drive SE, Concord, NC 28025

(Note: you can GPS "Winfield Blvd SE & Hermitage Dr SE" to get to front entrance)

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Experience the beauty of the Tucker Gardens and support a vital cause at the β€œIn Bloom” Tucker Garden Tour benefiting the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN). Carolyn Tucker generously opens her private 12-acre gardens for the public where you can stroll these gorgeous gardens during this all walking tour.


Donation required at entrance, or you can give ahead of time online. All proceeds go towards supporting CVAN's essential services, including a 24-Hour Hotline, Shelter, Support Groups, and more.


Learn more about the event and see photos from previous tours on the CW website.

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Contributor: Jamie Richardson

πŸŒŸπŸ’œ CVAN's Enduring Legacy in Cabarrus County


The β€œIn Bloom” Tucker Garden Tour benefits the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN) which has provided a support system for survivors of domestic violence since its establishment in 1982. With a mission to provide safety, shelter, and support for battered women and their children, CVAN has been actively working to end domestic violence in the community for over four decades.


Visit the CW website to learn more about CVAN’s mission and how you can get involved.

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πŸŽ‰ Make your next party unforgettable with Price Farm's new inflatable bubble house! ✨ Perfect for farm parties and off-site events, this exciting addition is a hit for kids and adults alike! 🫧β™₯️ Click here to see it in action.

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Noteworthy Nuggets

πŸ† Join Ellis Jewelers on May 16th for a ceremony unveiling the winning designs from the Future Jewelry Designer contest! πŸŽ‰ Be there by 4:15pm for the 4:30pm presentation. πŸ’• Love a winning design? πŸ“Ώ Purchase any of the winning pieces from the contest and $25 from each sale will be donated to charity! Get a unique student-designed jewelry piece at a special price while supporting a good cause! 🌟 See our article covering last year's contest.


🏎️ Don't miss Nascar Night at ⚾ Atrium Health Ballpark on May 16th! The green flag for fun includes surprises for race fans, free autograph sessions with drivers Daniel Hemric and Brad Keselowski, and the chance to win free tickets to this weekend's race! Gates open at 5:30pm. The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers game starts at 6:30pm.


πŸ§—πŸ»β€β™€οΈ A special Girls Night Out event is happening in Harrisburg on May 18th from 4-8pm at Flying Tiger Ninja Warrior. Invite the incredible women in your lives to an evening of bonding while conquering the indoor obstacle course! 🎟️ Tickets are $35 per person and include a 🍹 Happy Hour voucher to Bubba's Bunkhouse. This event is exclusively for those 21+.


😊 Head to Gibson Mill Market on Sunday, May 18th, from 2-4pm for Family Fun Day! πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ‘§πŸ½β€πŸ‘§πŸ½ Bring the whole family for a day filled with a sidewalk chalk contest, πŸ–ŒοΈ face painting by Party FUNdamentals, 🎈 balloon twisting by Magical Events Art, 🫧 bubble fun and so much more!


🏁 Mark your calendars and rev your engines! Hendrick Motorsports is hosting "Hendrick Homecoming" on May 24th-25th for its FREE 40th-anniversary fan event over Memorial Day weekend. πŸŽ‰ Join the celebration with fun for all ages, including food trucks, games, giveaways, carnival rides (🎑 Ferris wheel, bounce house, and πŸ› giant slide), appearances from drivers and crew chiefs, and race shop tours!

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