ON THE CIRCUIT
Honor & Celebrate Compiled by Renee Roberson
Events
Field of Flags (July 1-5) The Exchange Club of Mooresville / Lake Norman will honor and celebrate our great nation and the sacrifice of so many. More than 600 American-made American Flags will be displayed on the front lawn of the Lowe’s YMCA. Everyone is invited to visit the Field, walk to rows of flags and show gratitude to those who make our Freedom possible. On July 3rd at 5 p.m., the organization will hold the Field of Flags Ceremony. This will include a bag pipe rendition of Amazing Grace, each branch’s service song, and attendance of local dignitaries. At 6:15, country singer Rockie Lynne, founder of Tribute to the Troops, will perform. The evening will conclude with the impressive fireworks show at 9:15. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville, www.mooresvillelknexchange.org. 4th of July at Birkdale Village (July 4) Grab your red, white and blue crew and join others for a 4th of July celebration! Have the kiddos bring their bikes to decorate before the bike parade around Birkdale Commons Parkway. Following the bike parade, attend a block party in the Grove with magicians, special performers, face painters and more. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.com/events/4th-of-july 4th of July in Downtown Davidson (July 4) Residents are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence with a patriotic stroll along South Street to the town green and a concert on the green at 6 p.m. The parade will include a color guard, a fire engine, and lots of patriotic residents. There will be no fireworks at this event. Free. Downtown Davidson, www.ci.davidson.nc.us/865/4th-of-July. 4th of July at Queens Landing: Enjoy music on the patio (July 2), Fireworks by the lake (July 3 at 9:30 p.m.) and the band Too Much Sylvia at the ampitheater (July 4). See social media accounts for specific times. Queens Landing, 145 River Highway, Mooresville, queenslanding.com. Festival of Food Trucks (July 5) The rally has resumed! Visit Downtown Mooresville for a selection of food trucks. Free. 5-8:30 p.m. Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.org 66
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Pet Adoption Event (July 31) Stop by the store to learn more about the mission of Piedmont Animal Rescue and available pets. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nest and Bower, 500 S. Main Street, Mooresville, www. facebook.com/nestnbower
Music
Concerts on the Green (July) Enjoy yacht rock with Thurston Howell Band (July 4) and The Legacy Motown (July 18). Free. 6-8 p.m. Town Green, Davidson, www.concertsonthegreen.com. LangTree Live (July) Live music each Thursday. Free. 6-9 p.m. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, www. facebook.com/LangtreeLKN. LalaCaboosa Downtown Music Series (July) Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out and enjoy live music from Pursey Kerns on July 8 and Thurston Howell Band on July 22. Free. 6-9 p.m. Veterans Park, Main and Maxwell Streets, Huntersville, Huntersville.org.
Family
2nd Friday Street Festival Series (July 9) Enjoy an “America’s Birthday BBQ Bash” themed community celebration with live music, games, vendors and a variety of food and drinks. Free. 6-10 p.m. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.facebook.com/ oldtowncornelius
Theatre
39 Steps (July 15-25) A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This play was written by Patrick Barlow and is based on the Alfred Hitchcock film. Adults, $20; Seniors, $18; Students, $15. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, davidsoncommunityplayers.org
