MAY 17, 2023

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

🚂 🍖 All Aboard the Flavor Train at R&R BBQ

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Serving Up Delicious Eastern NC-style BBQ for 25 Years

This charming railroad-themed restaurant delivers classic BBQ dishes. The Big Barbecue Sandwich and Brunswick Stew are crowd favorites, while the succulent half Barbecue Chicken and tender Ribs will leave you wanting more! 🍌💕 But save some room for dessert because their homemade banana pudding is a total crowd-pleaser!

Celebrate their 25-year milestone with a ribbon cutting courtesy of the Cabarrus Chamber on May 19th at 10am!

🍻 🍷 Exciting things are on the horizon. Soon, you'll be able to sip on a cold beer or a glass of wine while enjoying their tasty BBQ.

🌞 They're also planning to add an outdoor covered patio, giving you the perfect spot to savor a meal with your loved ones.

Learn more about how this restaurant got its name, more about their menu, and what else they are doing in the community.

🌟🎨 LIM|NAL: An Ode to Local Artists and Performers

The Galleries in Downtown Concord will run their latest exhibition, "LIM|NAL: The Space Between,” from May 18 to July 22, 2023.

The Cabarrus Arts Council has teamed up with guest curator and community art advocate, Katlyn Cornelius, who also goes by TuxedoKat! 🎩🐱 Together, they’ve orchestrated a captivating celebration of the diverse talents residing right here in Cabarrus County.

🔍 For a sneak peek of the participating artists and samples of their extraordinary work, visit the Cabarrus Arts Council website.

Events include:

🎉🍾 Opening Reception | May 18, 6–8pm

🎤🗣️ Curator's Talk | May 19, 11am–12:30pm

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎨 Family Day | June 10, 1–4pm

🎭🎉 Stage Performances | June 22, 7–9pm | July 13, 7–9pm

Visit the CW website to learn more about this unique celebration of artists in our community.

🍺 🎸 Craft Beer & Country Music Festival at the Ballpark

Cabarrus County, start your taste buds!

Get ready for a wild ride of beer, country music, and NASCAR with the Michael Waltrip Brewing Craft Beer & Country Music Festival at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis on May 25th at 7pm!

Here are the highlights:

🎤 Performances by country music stars Jerrod Niemann and Love and Theft, along with guest songwriters.

🍺 Sample a variety of regional craft beers, including specialty brews from Michael Waltrip Brewing Co.

🇺🇸 The festival supports CreatiVets, a non-profit organization that helps disabled veterans cope with service-related trauma through various forms of art.

🎟️ Early-bird ticket and beer passport packages start at $30 and include general admission and four beer-tasting pours. 👑 VIP packages are also available, giving you early admission, access to the premium Kinetic Club, and a private meet and greet with Michael Waltrip.

🦋 Wings to Soar Camp Happening June 26-29th

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Camp offers a journey through grief for children and teens dealing with the loss of a loved one.

This special day camp is organized annually by Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County and provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to express their feelings, share their experiences, and learn coping strategies.

🌈🤝 Campers participate in art sessions, trips to the splash pad, and a ballpark tour while forming meaningful connections with peers and staff, fostering a sense of community.

Thanks to generous donors, the camp is offered at no cost. The program is open to all, regardless of hospice service usage. Visit their website for application info.

⛳ Want to contribute to the organization's programs and services? Play in the Golf for Hospice Tournament on October 23rd at the Club at Irish Creek in Kannapolis or make a donation on their website.

See photos and hear feedback from previous camps on the CW website.

🐷 SmoKee 'Kue: Where BBQ Dreams Come True

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

SmoKee 'Kue is a must-try for fans of smoked meats and delicious barbecue.

This award-winning BBQ competition team is now selling their prepared smoked meats, sauces, and rubs packaged to take home, heat, and eat!

• They specialize in pulled pork, ribs, chicken wings, smoked meatballs, and brisket queso along with their homemade BBQ sauce and K.I.S.S. rubs.

Founder Kenner Kee is a seasoned pitmaster with a unique fusion of Texas and NC BBQ, and he sources their meats from local farms and then cooks them to perfection.

For the full article on SmoKee 'Kue, how you can taste their flavors at Hot Box: Next Level Kitchen and more, visit the CW website.

Noteworthy Nuggets

👨‍🍳 Chef Bob from Table 11 Restaurant is offering 6 sessions of Kid's Summer Cooking Camp for kids ages 9-13! The hands-on cooking experience will teach basic and intermediate cooking techniques, basic knife skills, culinary math, and working as a team. 🍳🔪 The five-day option includes a 'Nailed-It!' style cake-decorating competition in the Friday session! 🎂🥇 Classes will take place at the Greenway Gallery Kitchen at Clearwater Arts Center & Studios in Concord.

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Roly Poly Fest on May 20th at Rob Wallace Park! 🌳🐟🎨 Register online for family-friendly activities like fishing, nature crafts, bounce houses, live animals, and more! 🏞️🐾 Best of all, it’s free!

🦖 Dinosaurs are taking over Atrium Health Ballpark on Sunday, May 21st! Immerse yourself in the world of the dinos with interactive displays during Dino Day. ⚾ Post-game, kids can also round the bases. Gates open at noon. Buy tickets online.

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