2008 Official Visitors Guide to Cabarrus, North Carolina

places to PLAY Downtown Concord THE CITY OF CONCORD takes great pride in its historic downtown area with one-of-a-kind shopping, restaurants, coffee houses, historic sites, beautifully restored Victorian homes and seasonal historic home tours. Off I-85, Exit 58. 704-784-4208. www.concorddowntown.com Cabarrus County Courthouse. Erected in 1876 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse is one of North Carolina’s ﬁnest late 19th century public buildings. The building is a synthesis of the Greek Revival, Italianate and Second Empires styles. The Courthouse is home to two cultural visitor attractions: The Cabarrus Arts Council galleries and The Davis Theatre. Trained volunteer docents are available for tours of the galleries and the historic building. Admission is free. For information or to arrange a tour, call 704-920-ARTS (2787). 65 Union Street South. www.cabarrusartscouncil.org 19 EVENTS April 14 2nd Annual Spring Herb & Plant Festival. 8am-5pm. Piedmont Farmers’ Market, 518 Winecoﬀ School Rd NW, Concord. 704-920-3326. May 3 Spring into Arts Festival. 10am-5pm. Fine arts festival. May – September (3rd Thursdays) Union Street Live! 6pm. Concert series featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment. 704-782-4208. June 11, 18, 25 Fun in the Sun. 11am-noon. Summer reading program and entertainment. 704-784-4208. October 31 Candy Crawl. 3pm. Downtown merchants hand out treats to costumed children accompanied by a parent. 704-784-4208. December 11 & 12 Holiday Happenings. 6-9pm. Holiday music, horsedrawn trolley rides and more. 704-784-4208. ART GALLERIES Cabarrus County Arts Council Galleries. Featuring nationally and regionally prominent artists and local artists of merit working in a variety of media. Regular events include art walks and gallery talks by artists. Gallery shop sells unique handcrafted items ranging from pottery to jewelry to textiles. In Cabarrus County Courthouse. 704920 -ARTS (2787) Exhibitions May 5-June 27 Summertime: Regional Juried Competition July 28-August 29 Raw Talent III: Works By Local Artists September 8- October 17 Cabarrus Art Guild Juried Show Theatre Old Courthouse Theatre Feb. 14-17, 21-24 Moon Over Buﬀalo — Comedy March 27-29, April 3-5 Dearly Departed — Comedy May 1-4,8-11 Cotton Patch Gospel November 3-December 12 Works by Edwin Gil and Max Lope Diaz Original Art Gallery. This gallery is located above the popular Cabarrus Creamery and showcases the work of local artists including photography, pottery, stained glass and sculptures. 21 Union Street South, Concord. 704-784-1549. The Davis Theatre Opening in 2008. This fully renovated theater will feature local and touring musical and theatrical productions. In Cabarrus County Courthouse. 704-920-ARTS (2787) C a b a r r u s C o u n t y, N o r t h C a ro l i n a http://www.concorddowntown.com http://www.cabarrusartscouncil.org

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Getting Here Bed & Breakfast Inns Campgrounds & RV Parks Hotels Dining Concord Mills Historic Downtown Concord Kannapolis 600 Racing Backing Up Classics Museum Sam Bass Gallery Concord Motorsport Park Curb Museum of Motorsports & Music Hendrick Motorsports Museum Lowe’s Motor Speedway NASCAR SpeedPark Racing & Driving Experiences Roush Racing Museum Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Golf Courses Parks Professional Sports Reed Gold Mine More Historic Sites Quick Trips

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