FOOD & DRINK
Decide what to eat, drink, see and do at the Gibson Mill in Concord with this guide
Gibson Mill in Concord is home to a food hall, breweries, an escape room, the largest antique mall in the South, an antique auto showroom, and more.Why it matters: Thanks to its growing list of tenants, and partly because of construction disrupting downtown Concord, people in the area are calling Gibson Mill the new downtown. Catch up quick: Gibson Mill was established in 1899 as a plant for the Cannon Mills Company, the Kannapolis-based textile manufacturing company. It thrived for decades until it closed in 2003. One year later, Joe Liles, Tom Cotter and George "Jock" Liles purchased the property...
Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to renew a one-year lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company that will allow the downtown brewery to continue using a section of the city-owned parking lot that surrounds the business during weekends after agreeing to a similar one in April of 2023. Downtown Development Director Sada Troutman […] The post Cheers! Salisbury renews lease agreement with New Sarum Brewing Company appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Not Just Dance: East Rowan students put on a dance performance commemorating the 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’
By Jasmyne Brown For the Salisbury Post GRANITE QUARRY — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the classic 1984 film, “Footloose.” The film is based on the real life dance ban of Elmore City, Oklahoma, in the 19th and 20th century. The film stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCromack, a newcomer who tries to […] The post Not Just Dance: East Rowan students put on a dance performance commemorating the 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Hope & Lifting Concert marks final stage in music director search season
SALISBURY — As the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra embarks on the culmination of its search for a new music director, the spotlight falls on Daniel Wiley, the fifth and final candidate in a season filled with musical brilliance and anticipation. Throughout the search season, Salisbury Symphony has welcomed a diverse array of talented conductors, each bringing […] The post Hope & Lifting Concert marks final stage in music director search season appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Albemarle Neighbor: Krites to perform at AoA's interactive Nashville Night
More than two decades ago, Brian Krites was attending a Dave Matthews Band concert when he had a life-changing moment. The band was “baring their soul onstage,” Krites recalls, and “something resonated with me.” Soon after, Krites picked up an acoustic guitar and taught himself to play, using all of the songs he loved, including Dave Matthews’ “#41.” ...
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