January 10, 2024

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

Get your 2024 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers season started NOW by securing season tickets for the entire season or in 10-game mini plans. Act now to get the best dates for your group outing as well! Be sure to #HaveABlast in 2024.

🌸🌿 Amazing Date Nights in the Greenhouse

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

The Price Farm takes its popular Date Nights to a whole new level with its gorgeous new greenhouse.

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📍 5801 County Line Rd, Mt Pleasant, NC 28124

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We are obsessed with this amazing date night option in Cabarrus County! It’s the perfect way to Escape the Ordinary! The Price Farm's greenhouse is a charming haven for unforgettable date nights surrounded by nature's beauty.


  • It also includes 🍽️ a Culinary Adventure! Indulge in a four-course meal accompanied by fine wine, engage in friendly competition while fishing or playing cornhole, and then enjoy smores by the fire! You can even capture precious moments with exclusive 📷 photography packages.


Hurry!!! With less than 30 spots available for booking this year, this is your chance to secure a spot for a truly special experience. Visit The Price Farm's booking page.


📽️Take a video tour of the greenhouse with their recent TikTok video.


See photos from date nights and learn more about what you can expect on the CW website!

☕🏡 Learn the Art of Brewing During Home Barista Workshop

Good Ground Coffee Co. is hosting the workshop as a hands-on experience in the art of coffee making.

📅 Jan 28th at 3:30pm

📍 Meredith’s home, 427 Kerr Street Northwest, Concord, NC

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🎟️ $25 per person

What could be cozier on a cold January day than learning to make that gourmet cup of coffee you love at home? From pour-over methods to cold brewing and creating the perfect shaken espresso drink, you can unlock your inner barista.


  • Good Ground Coffee Co.’s owner, Meredith Garcia is passionate about teaching coffee enthusiasts the art of brewing.


🛍️🚗 Meredith also offers items for sale on her website and convenient options like curbside pickup and delivery as well as signature drinks from the Home Cafe Menu.


  • You can also hire her company for events and feature personalized Latte stations or Iced Coffee bars with a skilled barista.


Learn more about this event and what other things are planned in 2024 on the CW website.

🍌 Banana Ball Magic in Kannapolis: #1 Moment of 2023!

Congrats to our partners, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, on providing yet another amazing moment in Cabarrus County!

🚨 Cool News Alert: The Savannah Bananas, known for their wild baseball shows, just released their "Top 10 Banana Ball Moments of 2023" video!


🎥 Watch the excitement unfold as a fired-up fan in Kannapolis catches a foul ball to end the game, securing the #1 spot in the unique world of Banana Ball.


🏟️ Experience the thrill as the young man is brought onto the field for the game-winning celebration – a highlight that stole the show in Kannapolis! 🎉

🎉 Unarmed Truth & Unconditional Love: A Weekend Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate and honor the profound life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a series of events that unite us in the spirit of unity and progress.

The annual celebration begins on Saturday, Jan 13th and continues through Monday, Jan 15th. This year's theme, “Unarmed Truth & Unconditional Love: That’s what DREAMS are made of!” speaks volumes about the progress made in advancing diverse populations throughout our community.


📅 Event Schedule


Saturday, Jan 13th

The Dream Day Parade, 11am in Kannapolis

Dream Day Event, 12–3pm in Kannapolis


Sunday, Jan 14th

Keeper of the Dream Banquet, 3–6pm in Concord


Monday, Jan 15th

Memorial March, 11:30am in Concord

Wreath Laying Ceremony, 12pm in Concord


  • Events are sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus and the City of Kannapolis.


Visit the CW website for all of the details and locations for this event series.

⛹🏾‍♂️ Sunday Funday with the Harlem Wizards

📅 Sunday, Feb 4th, 3pm

📍 Kannapolis Middle School, 1000 Virginia Dare St, Kannapolis, NC

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Harlem Wizards Basketball Team! 🏀🏀


The exhibition game promises to be a fun-filled evening that is great for kids and adults as you witness “Trick Hoops and Alley Oops.” The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: to create awe-inspiring events throughout the country for families while having fun.


🎟️ Tickets are $7.50 for students and $12.50 for general admission. Get your tickets today!

📰 In the News

Noteworthy Nuggets

🎶 The first music Festival of 2024 is almost here! On Jan 19th and 20th, a variety of 🎤🎸 musicians will be taking the stage within Gibson Mill Market at Barcos, High Branch Brewing, and The Market Bar. Join the fun and enjoy delicious 🍔 food and 🍻 drinks from the food hall. Check out the 📅 full schedule here to plan your visit.


💖 It's time to start planning those sweet surprises for your valentines! ❤️ Save the date to join Table 11 on Saturday, Jan 27th for a Sip and Shop event between 11am-3pm! Explore 20 unique small business vendors 🛍️, sip on gourmet lattes and coffees, and treat yourself to delicious 🥂 mimosas. Table 11 will be open for brunch from 9am to 3pm, so you can fuel up before and recharge after shopping! 🛒💕


🔪 The MADness returns to Embassy Suites in Concord from Feb 16-18th with Mad Monster Party 2024! 🎉 More monstrous guests, merchants of the macabre, and fun await! 🎟️ General admission starts at $35 and includes the nightly after-party. 📸 Pro photo ops and 3-day packages are also available. Don't be scared—this frightful event is fun for all 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult!


🎨 Elevate your homeschool experience with Art Lab on Thursday, Jan 18th, 10:30am-noon in The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council! 🖌️🖍️ This engaging hands-on activity is the ideal way to ignite creativity outside the home. 🌟 Secure your spot for just $5—advance registration is a must; spots are limited to 15 students.

What's new? We've added recurring events to CabCo Live! Click Here

Cabarrus County has SO MUCH going on and our Live Entertainment is one of our most popular features. But this year, we have added recurring events like Music Bingo and Trivia nights offered at local bars and restaurants.

 

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