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SUMMARY:Fam Jam at the Kannapolis Library
DESCRIPTION:Family – We challenge you to create the most terrible piece of art ever. Prize goes to the worst Disaster Piece! No registration.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/fam-jam-at-the-kannapolis-library/
LOCATION:Kannapolis Library\, 850 Mountain St\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Carolinas Community Band Festival
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Community Band will host the second annual Carolinas Community Band Festival at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center on April 25\, 2026. We welcome back guests Catawba New Horizons Band\, Charlotte Pride Band\, Lake Norman Brass\, and the Horn Society of the Carolinas\, AND we will feature a new guest – Gaston Symphonic Band! We will have a food truck\, local vendors\, and a great time listening to wonderful music. The festival is FREE and runs from 11am to 4pm.  
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/carlinas-community-band-festival/
LOCATION:Kannapolis Performing Arts Center\, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28083\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:OMG\, You Knitted That?! (MID)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 12 + – Unlock your potential with Knitting in the Round. Beginners can learn the basics of knitting\, while experienced knitters can try out patterns/suggested patterns from some of the knitting books that would be at the program for reference. No registration or prior skills required; all skill levels welcome. For more information\, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.   
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/omg-you-knitted-that-mid-7/
LOCATION:Midland Library\, 4297 NC-24 27 C\, Midland\, NC\, 28107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T165253Z
UID:6277-1777303800-1777309200@cabarrusartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Craft\, Play and Connect (MID)
DESCRIPTION:Family. Looking for something to do with the kids after school? Join us the last Monday of the month for stories\, crafts\, games\, and snacks. Parents and caregivers encouraged to participate. Drop in. For more information\, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.  
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/craft-play-and-connect-mid-2/
LOCATION:Midland Library\, 4297 NC-24 27 C\, Midland\, NC\, 28107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260401T194006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T165904Z
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SUMMARY:Crafter’s Corner- Bee Bubblers (MTP)
DESCRIPTION:Adult 18+ Join us to make a pretty yard decoration from simple items to put out as a safe watering station for bees and butterflies! No Registration. For more information\, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/crafters-corner-bee-bubblers-mtp/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Library\, 1111 Washington St\, Mt Pleasant\, 28124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
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CREATED:20260320T163235Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Crown Party at Concord Library
DESCRIPTION:Ages 12-18 – It’s time for spring! Come join us at the library and craft your own flower crown. Adorn your creation in flowers\, ribbons\, bows and more! Registration required.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/flower-crown-party-at-concord-library/
LOCATION:Concord Library\, 27 Union St N\, Concord\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260401T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180337Z
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SUMMARY:What’s The Stitch? (AFT)
DESCRIPTION:A club for all yarn enthusiasts\, bring your projects to work on with other hobbyists – whether it’s crochet\, knitting\, or weaving! Drop-In\, Supplies Limited. For more information\, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/whats-the-stitch-aft-3/
LOCATION:Afton Ridge Library\, 6095 Glen Afton Boulevard\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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SUMMARY:Montage of the Still Frame with April Simmons
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-hour demonstration\, participants will join April Simmons to learn various mixed media techniques and processes. April will demonstrate how she builds out her composition in Photoshop and then moves to acrylics\, oils and the other mediums used to create her work. A materials resource list will be provided on the day of the demonstration. Enrollment is $60\, registration required.  To enroll in this workshop please click this link.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/montage-of-the-still-frame-with-april-simmons/
LOCATION:Cabarrus Arts Council\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Classes,CAC Event,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260402T133448Z
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SUMMARY:Old Courthouse Theatre Presents: Sweet Charity
DESCRIPTION:Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant\, groovy\, hilarious musical comedy\, Charity tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself.    It features such memorable songs as  “Big Spender\,” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now.” For tickets and more information\, please visit the Old Courthouse Theatre | Concord\, NC webpage. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/old-courthouse-theatre-presents-sweet-charity/
LOCATION:Old Courthouse Theatre\, 49 Spring St NW Concord\, NC 28025\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260401T195026Z
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SUMMARY:Cabarrus Art Guild Call for Spring 2026 Judged Show Art Intake
DESCRIPTION:The Cabarrus Art Guild is calling for artist submissions of varying mediums for the Spring 2026 Judged Art Show! Registration and payment are required. The last day to register and pay online will be April 27th. The last day to register by mail will be April 24th. For more information on submission guidelines and to register\, please visit the Cabarrus Art Guilds’ “Exhibit” webpage
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/cabarrus-art-guild-call-for-spring-2026-judged-show-art-intake/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Cabarrus Art Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260401T200856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200907Z
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SUMMARY:Cabarrus Art Guild Workshop: A Taste of Paper Marbling: Japanese and European Styles
DESCRIPTION:Curious about paper marbling? In this half-day introductory experience\, students will explore two distinct approaches to this centuries-old art form: Japanese suminagashi and European combed marbling. We’ll begin with suminagashi\, the ancient Japanese practice of floating ink on water to create delicate\, organic patterns. This is an accessible (and very “Zen”!) entry point into marbling\, allowing participants to quickly begin creating original designs. In the second part of the class\, the instructor will demonstrate traditional European marbling techniques\, and students can take turns working on a shared marbling tank to experience these classic combed patterns firsthand. Participants will leave with a collection of their own marbled papers (which can be used in collage\, book-and cardmaking\, decoupage\, etc.) and a foundational understanding of Japanese and European marbling. No prior experience is necessary. For more information\, please visit www.cabarrusartguild.org. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/cabarrus-art-guild-workshop-a-taste-of-paper-marbling-japanese-and-european-styles/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Cabarrus Art Guild,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260407T151540Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Crafting (CON)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 18+ – Start your week off right\, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month’s craft we’ll make Sharpie Seashells. Adults only. Registration is required. For more information\, please visit Events for April 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/coffee-and-crafting-con-8/
LOCATION:Concord Library\, 27 Union St N\, Concord\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260407T151728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T151802Z
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SUMMARY:Improv 101 (CON)
DESCRIPTION:Teens (Ages 12-18) – Come stretch your acting skills with this program. Improv 101 will teach you how to get in touch with your inner thespian. Join us for games\, skits\, and more! No registration. FOr more information\, please visit Events for April 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/improv-101-con-2/
LOCATION:Concord Library\, 27 Union St N\, Concord\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260401T201058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152022Z
UID:6293-1778787000-1779046200@cabarrusartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Old Courthouse Theatre Presents: If All the Sky Were Paper
DESCRIPTION:If All the Sky Were Paper by Andrew Carroll Performances:May 14-16\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m. May 17\, 2026\, at 2:30 p.m. The Story: After bestselling author Andrew Carroll found a riveting\, heartfelt letter written by a distant cousin deployed as a pilot in World War II\, he embarked on a trip to all fifty states and to more than thirty countries across the globe\, including two active war zones\, in search of more wartime correspondences. The letters and emails he found—by combat troops\, medics\, nurses\, and chaplains\, as well as family members on the home front and civilians caught in the crossfire of battle—came to represent to Carroll the “world’s great undiscovered literature.” They weren’t just about warfare\, he realized\, they were about the human condition itself—love and longing\, courage and resilience\, grief and hope\, compassion and mercy\, and\, ultimately\, reconciliation. For tickets and more information\, please visit the Old Courthouse Theatre | Concord\, NC webpage. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/old-courthouse-theatre-presents-if-all-the-sky-were-paper/
LOCATION:Old Courthouse Theatre\, 49 Spring St NW Concord\, NC 28025\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260114T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T135924Z
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SUMMARY:Words to Live By
DESCRIPTION:Some stories are hard to tell. \nSome rooms make them possible. \nWords to Live By comes to the Davis Theatre on May 15 for an evening of music\, spoken word\, and personal storytelling about struggle\, survival\, and hope. \nCreated by Cabarrus County resident Jim Love in partnership with the Cabarrus Arts Council and Guerilla Poets\, the show brings together artists exploring mental health and recovery — rooted in the belief that strong communities begin with honest conversations. \nThis is a night of shared humanity. \nA space where people can be present together. \nA reminder that healing often begins in rooms like this. \nThrough songs\, poems\, and stories\, Words to Live By creates space \nto listen\, \nto speak\, \nto feel less alone. \nTickets are intentionally priced to keep the night accessible to the community.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/words-to-live-by/
LOCATION:Cabarrus Arts Council\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20260410T204923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T204923Z
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SUMMARY:Creatives Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Cabarrus County artists\, writers\, performers\, filmmakers\, and arts leaders. Join us for our next Creatives Mixer on May 21 from 5–7 PM at First n Flights. This free gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives\, learn about upcoming opportunities\, and spend time with the exhibition currently on view. \nRepresentatives from the Arts and Science Council will be in attendance to share details about an exciting new opportunity for artists across North and South Carolina. They are launching the 2027 Regional Artist Directory\, open to both emerging and established artists. This directory serves as a pathway to the Arts and Science Council’s Public Art Program and the projects they manage for the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. \nWe hope you will join us to network\, learn\, and be part of the creative community. Drinks will be available for purchase. \nPlease register at the link below!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/creatives-mixer-2/
LOCATION:First-n-Flights\, 22 Union St N Suite 106\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142342
CREATED:20250716T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144812Z
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SUMMARY:Rissi Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Trailblazing singer Rissi Palmer made country music history with her debut single “Country Girl” and continues to shine in both the Country and Americana scenes. From the Grand Ole Opry to The White House\, her powerful voice and presence have captivated audiences nationwide.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/rissi-palmer/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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