SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

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✈️ Concord Airport Makes Budget Travel Easy and Affordable

New Flights from Avelo Airlines Begin Fall 2024


Avelo Airlines new flights between Concord, NC, and destinations throughout the Northeast (and one in Orlando, FL) are about to take flight in late October and early November. Getting in and out of Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is a night and day experience to our busier airport to the south, making it is easier and more affordable than ever to connect with family and friends, especially during the holidays.


Book early…with routes only twice per week and fares starting as low as $52, flights will fill up fast!


Why choose Avelo? In 2024, they ranked #1 in on-time performance and had the lowest cancellation rate in the airline industry.


Starting Oct 24th (Thursdays and Sundays)

  • Orlando/Lakeland, Fla. (LAL)

Starting Nov 7th (Thursdays and Sundays)

  • Albany, N.Y. (ALB)
  • Boston/Manchester, N.H. (MHT)
  • Hartford, Conn. (BDL)

Starting Nov 8th (Mondays and Fridays)

  • Philadelphia/Wilmington, Del. (ILG)
  • Rochester, N.Y. (ROC)

Learn more about these new flights and why budget travel from Concord makes sense!

👗🛍️ Elle's Tique: Celebrating Two Years in Kannapolis

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Elle's Tique’s owner, Lauren Basinger, dreamed of creating a boutique for busy women. Now celebrating its 2nd Anniversary, it has turned into a thriving business, celebrating community through events like "Ladies’ Nights" and collaborations with local shops.


Elle's Tique offers stylish, comfortable clothing for men, women, and tweens, perfect for every occasion—work, play, and everything in between.


You will also find unique gifts and local finds including one of the shops most popular items, Organic Conscious Coconut Oil, as well as locally-made soaps and outdoor apparel.


Learn more about this business on the CW website.

📍 Find Your Closest OrthoCarolina Orthopedic Urgent Care

Dealing with acute orthopedic injuries like fractures, sprains, or strains can disrupt daily life, making it crucial to seek prompt care. At OrthoCarolina’s Orthopedic Urgent Care (OUC), we provide better recovery thanks to unmatched expert orthopedic treatment without the long wait times and generalized care of an emergency room.


OrthoCarolina is deeply embedded in the Cabarrus County community, offering convenient hours that include evenings and weekends to ensure our specialists are available when you need them. We take pride in supporting the Cabarrus County school district and are committed to helping everyone—from young athletes to busy adults—stay healthy and active. If you're seeking a quick and comfortable recovery, don't hesitate to visit an OrthoCarolina Urgent Care (OUC) near you today.


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🍂 Fall Festivals in Cabarrus County

As the crisp air rolls in and the leaves begin to change, Cabarrus County comes alive with fall festivities that are perfect for the whole family.


🎃🌽 Whether you’re looking to get lost in a corn maze, pick out the perfect pumpkin, or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the season, there’s something for everyone.


Visit the CW website to learn more about these exciting fall festivals happening in our area, listed in order of date, so you won’t miss a thing!

Kudos: Ritchie Hill Bakery

Congratulations to Ritchie Hill Bakery! Their original Heath’s Cheese Straws won First Place in NC Specialty Foods Association 2024 Best In Taste Awards Competition for Baked Goods!


To celebrate they are offering 10% off all original cheese straws for the rest of September!

Events to Watch

Uptown Dueling Pianos


📅 Date: Saturday, Sept 21st at 7pm

🎟️ Location: Afton Village Plaza (bring your lawn chairs)


If you haven’t been to a Dueling Pianos show…it’s all requests, where the audience writes down their favorite songs, wraps it with some love and brings them to the performers, who play them all in a non-stop show that mixes music, comedy and interaction!

Damn Tall Buildings


📅 Date: Saturday, Sept 21st at 7:30pm

🎟️ Location: Davis Theatre, Concord, NC


Damn Tall Buildings' energizing music celebrates the beauty of everyday life’s struggles, blending witty banter, tight harmonies, and lively rhythms to create a fun, toe-tapping experience that you won't want to miss.

The 13th Annual Bags in the ‘Burg Charity Event


📅 Date: Oct 5th

Noon–5pm – Vendors Open

Noon – Registration; 1pm – Bags Fly


$50 early team registration (after Oct 2nd, registration fee goes up to $75). Format is round robin- with everyone playing 4 games minimum. The top 16 teams will then be seeded into a 16 team single elimination tournament.

Noteworthy Nuggets

🐾 Your furry friends take center stage at Pet Palooza on Sept 21st thanks to Downtown Kannapolis, Inc. 🗓️ From 11am-4pm, enjoy activities including Pup Photo Ops 📸 by KellBell+Co inside Carolina Groom Room, a bounce house on West Ave. and West A Street, vendors 🛍️, and food from What-A-Burger 🍔 and the newly opened La Revolución🌮!


🐾📸 The Lenz Studio is hosting a Pet Pop-Up and Photo Day in Downtown Concord on Sept 29th from 11am-3pm! Reflections by Rhiannon will be capturing adorable Fall and Halloween photos of your four-legged besties! 🎃🍂 Vendors will be there with treats for dogs & cats, bandanas, accessories, and merch for all pet lovers! 🐶🐱🛍️


🎨✨ The Kannapolis Library is hosting Beverages and Brushes on Sept 25th at 6pm, a fun step-by-step painting tutorial. Create your own masterpiece while sipping on refreshing (non-alcoholic) beverages—no painting experience needed! 🖌️🥤 Reserve your spot ahead so they have enough supplies for everyone. This is a popular event, so if the main list is full, don't worry—there's a waitlist! 😊📝

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