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Left: Brittany Loring greets patrons, while Seamus Caffrey enjoys the Miracle on Main decor.

Mooresville’s Miracle on Main pop up bar proMises a signature celebration

by Lara Tumer photography by Lisa Crates

158 on Main is decking the halls and donating to a good cause through the month of December. The cocktail bar is excited to be one of three North Carolina establishments to be selected for the coveted Miracle on Main pop-up event (with one location in Charlotte and one in Asheville), which launched in late November and will run during business hours through Dec. 30. This will be the eighth year of the event, with a specially designed, holiday-themed cocktail menu that will be served exclusively at all participating locations, historically across 90 countries.

The libations will be completely holiday-themed, with seasonal flavors and a few returning favorites from years past. The cocktail vessels also play a huge role in the event, with unique mugs and signature glassware that will be available for purchase exclusively at Miracle on Main locations. New this year on the menu is the Elfing Around cocktail as well as freshly updated and renewed recipes for the Jolly Koala, On Dasher, and SanTaRex. Classic Miracle cocktail favorites back for the season include the Christmapolitan, Christmas Carol Barrel, Pajama Party, Snowball Old-Fashioned, and more.

While the pop-up event is centered around the drinks, the décor is not to be missed. “The 158 on Main team has been working tirelessly, hanging over 3,000 ornaments from the ceiling and wrapping every inch of the walls in festive wrapping paper,” says Tara Johnson, the restaurant’s marketing lead. A soundtrack of holiday songs sets the scene for the festive setting and they’re excited to see Lake Norman locals and visitors alike toasting to memories and merriment. The event is expected to bring over 1,000 people to downtown Mooresville throughout the month, something the city is truly delighted about.

In an effort to give back this holiday season, 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the James Beard Foundation Open for Good campaign to aid the relief efforts of independent restaurants. The restaurant will also be hosting a slew of specialty events like Tiki Christmas, Christmas Music Bingo, Cowboy Christmas (listen to country covers of Christmas classics), Tacky Christmas Sweater competitions, Christmas Movie Trivia, and Blue Christmas (Elvis Rock ‘n Roll themed). Check out the restaurant’s social media for a complete list of events with dates and times.

Owners of 158 on Main urge patrons stopping by Miracle on Main to also check out their newest establishment, Dive Bar, just downstairs. The bar will feature arcade games, pool, darts, and of course a solid drink menu that fits the dive bar theme.

Miracle on Main

158 on Main, 158 N. Main Street, Mooresville www.158onmain.com and www.miraclepopup.com