By BILL KISER
CorneliusNews.net
Well, Christmas is over — your family is stuffed on leftovers, and the kids have worn out batteries in their new toys and are reduced to playing with the boxes and torn-up wrapping paper. But the holiday celebrations aren’t over: We’ll ring in the new year Saturday night, at First Night Charlotte and other events.
Many local clubs and restaurants — the Brickhouse Tavern and Flatiron Kitchen in Davidson, and the Galway Hooker Pub and the Rusty Rudder in Cornelius, for example — have special New Year’s Eve festivities planned, leading up to the midnight hour and beyond.
There’s plenty going on in Davidson and surrounding communities during the week, as well — Davidson’s men’s basketball team returns from its Christmas break with a game against Penn on Thursday night at Belk Arena; and there’s live music at the Flatiron Kitchen, Summit Coffee and the Brickhouse on Wednesday through Friday nights.
These events — and more below — are in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.
ONGOING EVENTS
Local Art for Christmas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson. Exhibition of works by area artists Sandie Bell, Kathie Kemp, Lori Neill and Mary Luke and photographers Rachel Goldstein and David Boraks. Works will be on display through Dec. 31.
Trains for a Cure, Monday to Saturday, 7-10 p.m., 20133 Beard St., Cornelius. The Montalbano family invites you to view their annual “Trains for a Cure” holiday train display, with an optional donation collected for the Charlotte chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Read more in our Nov. 30 feature, “Cornelius family runs ‘Trains for a Cure’”.
Teaching Talents exhibit, Monday to Saturday, Cornelius Arts Center, behind the police station in the Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius. Cornelius PARC Department and The Community Arts Project host a display and holiday sale of multimedia works from the center’s instructors, on display through Jan. 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Information: Call 704-896-8823.
MONDAY, DEC. 26
MNSC Knit-Crochet Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. The club is making prayer shawls, lap robes and baby hats to be donated to local charities. All levels of experience welcome. Instruction available. Please bring your own needles and materials if you have them. Information: Call 704-875-1270.
TUESDAY, DEC. 27
NMSC Happy Feet Walking Club, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waterfront Hall, Jetton Park, Cornelius. A group of walkers meets Tuesday mornings. All levels of walkers are welcome. The paved walking trail is 1.4 miles long. Walk once, twice, or as many times as you want. A great way to meet new friends and stay fit as well. Information: Call 704-875-1270.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
Live music at Flatiron Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Christian Loeb. For more info call 704-237-3246.
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
Davidson men’s basketball vs. Penn, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team hosts Penn in a nonconference game at Belk Arena.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, DEC. 30
LNRMC Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Community Rooms A-B, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. The American Red Cross and LNRMC will host a blood drive that is open to the public. Appointments are not required, but are recommended. Photo identifcation is required. Information-appointments: Call 704-660-4859 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m, Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson – Live music with Spin. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
First Night Charlotte, 12 p.m.-12:30 a.m., downtown Charlotte. Artists, dancers, comedians, musicians and magicians will take to the streets and venues at First Night Charlotte on New Year’s Eve! First Night Kids runs from 12-5 p.m.,evening activities from 8-11 p.m. and a fantastic midnight finale show featuring headline band The Atlanta Party Band performing from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the main stage. Purchase wristbands in advance at the Visitor Info Center starting Dec. 15. Wristbands will go on sale at the event by 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Sales locations will be the Visitor Info Center, The Green, NASCAR Hall of Fame, the outdoor terrace at the Charlotte Convention Center as well as at the main stage. You can purchase your wristband at First Night from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Adult wristbands are $10, children 4 and under are FREE (with a banded adult), and kids 5-12 are $5 (with a banded adult). Information: Visit www.firstnightcharlotte.com.
New Year’s Eve at the Flatiron, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson. New Year’s Eve dinner and party, with 3-course meal and champagne toast. For reservations or more information, call 704-237-3246.
Gethsemane New Year’s Service, 7 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson. The church’s annual New Year’s Eve service. Information: 704-892-1635.
Prosciutto’s New Year’s Party, 8-11 p.m., Prosciutto’s Pizzeria Pub, 20920 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius. Annual New Year’s Eve Party, with drink specials, a champagne toast and music by Tumblin’ Dice. Information: 704-439-4444.
New Years Eve Bash at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Free admission, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Live music with Spin. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
New Year’s Eve Party at The Saloon, 9 p.m., The Saloon at the N.C. Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Charlotte. Live music and balloon drop with cash and prizes. Tickets are $50 and include open bar and buffet. For tickets visit thesalooncharlotte.com.
Galway Hooker New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Galway Hooker Restaurant and Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius. The Galway Hooker’s annual New Year’s Eve Party will feature live music by Early Ray and DJ Echo, a countdown to the new year and a champagne toast. Tickets: $60 per person, VIP tables available for purchase. Tickets can be bought online at www.galwayhookerpub.com.
Jeffrey’s Restaurant New Year’s Party, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Jeffrey’s Restaurant, 117 Trade Court, off I-77 Exit 33 in Mooresville – New Year’s Eve dinner from 4:30-9:30 p.m., and a party from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. With DJ, appetizers, champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. Party tickets $10.
Rusty Rudder’s 10th-Annual New Year’s Eve Party, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Rd. Cornelius. No cover. Live entertainment, drink specials, champagne toast at midnight. For more info: therustyrudder.net.
SUNDAY, JAN. 1
DCPC New Year’s Day Services, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. DCPC will hold two services on New Year’s Day. A traditional lunch will be served in the Congregation House following the 11 a.m. worship service. Information: Call 704-892-5641.
DART Tightwad 5K, 9 a.m., Davidson Village Green – Davidson Area Running Team Tightwad 5K. A free, chip-timed 5K race, without amenities. Limited to the first 40 people to sign up. Event information
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Ed McLean (right) warms up the crowd on a past First Footin’ at Rural Hill (Click for details)
First Footin’ at Rural Hill, 11 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – Historic Rural Hill presents its annual celebration of First Footin’ and Hogmanay, a Scottish tradition. This year, they’ll hike the property and have a 5K foot race, followed by Stone Soup and celebration. Details: http://www.ruralhill.net/
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