OCTOBER 24, 2024

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

🏺✨ Celebrate Clay: A Showcase of Local Pottery

The Cabarrus Arts Council is set to showcase the works of 21 contemporary potters in their annual Clay Exhibition from Oct 25th to Jan 11th, Tuesday-Friday from 10am–5pm and select Saturdays from 11am–5pm.

🎁 Perfect holiday shopping opportunity for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted sculptures and functional pottery that support local artists.

Meet the artists and explore the wide array of styles and glazes on display at the opening reception on Oct 25th from 5–7pm.

Visit the CAC’s website to see a list of participating artists and samples of their work.

🍓🥗 Blendz Lab: Creative Smoothies, Bowls, and Sandwiches

Co-owners Matt Marsh and Glenn Heilig, longtime friends who work together at The Forum fitness center in Salisbury, launched Blendz Lab with a playful “mad scientist” theme.

🧑‍🔬 Healthy & Fun Menu: You'll find smoothies, bowls, salads, and sandwiches with unique items like the Dr. Strange Caprese Panini. There are lots of creative, nutritious options with nods to scholars and scientists, plus grab-and-go options for busy customers.

The team continues to innovate with new treats like banana pudding ice cream sandwiches while growing a loyal following at The Bank food hall in Kannapolis.

Learn more about this new business and see their newly expanded menu.

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💖👗 Faith & Fashion: The Heart Behind Down South Styles

Down South Styles is a new boutique in downtown Mount Pleasant in the shared space that houses Down South on Main and Man Cave on Main.

Friends Susan and Melissa were drawn together by faith and shared dreams and inspired to create a store that offers stylish, modest, and inclusive fashion.

🙏 Faith-Filled Fashion: The boutique offers a wide range of sizes and brands, including faith-based graphic tees designed in collaboration with a local business.

Read the story behind their new store.

📅 October 25th

📍 Cabarrus Brewing Co. Beer Garden

🕒 Beer Garden Opens at 6pm; Concert at 7pm

Fox N' Vead is headlining a live concert to support Western NC hurricane relief. The $10 cover will benefit God's Pit Crew, a disaster response team who is currently in WNC supporting our neighbors. 🎶 Owen & The Smokes will be opening the show. All proceeds go directly to disaster relief efforts!

Did you know that Midland Farms Sweet Honeysuckle Goat Milk Soap was featured in Our State Magazine’s catalog?

All their soaps are made with fresh milk from their herd of Nubian goats, raised at the farm. What a great gift idea as the holiday season approaches.

You can order directly from Midland Farms website.

Halloween Events This Weekend

🍬 Town of Harrisburg Trick or Treat in the Park | Oct 25th from 4:30–9pm (Harrisburg)

🍬 Cabarrus County EMS Trunk-Or-Treat | Oct 25th from 5:30–9pm at EMS Headquarters (Concord)

🍺 Lil' Robert's Place 4th Annual Jack O Weenie Ball | Oct 25th from 6pm–12am (Concord)

🍺 Southern Grace Distilleries Halloween Nights at Whiskey Prison | Oct 25th from 7–10pm (Mount Pleasant)

🍺 Old Armor Beer Company Hops & Horrors | Oct 25th from 9pm until the witching hour (Kannapolis)

🍬 AutoBarn Classic Cars Fall Cruise-In and Trunk-or-Treat | Oct 26th from 9am–1pm (Concord)

🍬 Sunflower Club at Kairos Fall Bazaar | Oct 26th from 9am–4pm (Midland)

🍬 Almond Farm Tract-or-Treat 2024 | Oct 26th–27th from 10am–6pm (Concord)

🍬🍺 The Afton Foundation Crawl for a Cause | Oct 26th, Candy Crawl 2–4pm, Pub Crawl 4–8pm (Concord)

☕ Editions Coffee and Bookstore Horror Movie Trivia | Oct 26th 2:30–5pm (Kannapolis)

🍬 BoHo Goddess of Kannapolis Trunk or Treat | Oct 26th 4:30–6pm (Kannapolis)

🏃🏽 Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt 5K & Fun Run | Oct 26th at 5pm (Concord)

🍺 Gaelic Alley Irish Pub Haunted Pub Halloween Bash | Oct 26th from 5pm–1am (Kannapolis)

🍺 Cabarrus Brewing Co. Halloween Costume Party | Oct 26th from 7–11pm (Concord)

🍺 West A Lounge Halloween Party | Oct 26th at 8pm (Kannapolis)

🍬 Gibson Mill Market Halloween Themed Sunday Funday | Oct 27th from 2–5pm (Concord)

🍺 Percent Tap House Horror Movie Trivia | Oct 27th from 5–7pm (Harrisburg)

Noteworthy Nuggets

🍽️ 73 & Main Restaurant unveiled its brand new menu on Oct 17th, offering fresh creations alongside your classic favorites! With something for everyone—including a brand new 👧 kids menu—it's the perfect time to stop in and explore the fresh flavors and delicious options.

🎄✨ From Oct 25th–27th, get a head start on the holiday season at the 43rd Annual Christmas Made in the South event at the Cabarrus Arena! With over 300 artists, festive décor, unique gifts, and gourmet treats, it's the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping! 🎅🎁 Tickets are $9, children under 12 are free, and parking is free.

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