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The Show Off Open Mic – 01.02.17
Old Town Public House – Cornelius
Come out and see Old Town’s newest local artist showcase featuring some of the LKN area’s premier talent. Sip on $3 Iconic Tall Boys while enjoying some local laughs.
Grand Opening / FREE Pizza – 01.03.17 through 01.08.17
Firenza Pizza @ Northlake Mall – Charlotte
Join Firenza Pizza for their Grand Opening on Tuesday, Jan 3 and you’ll have a chance to win FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR.
- Receive FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR when you are one of the first 10 people in line (Friday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 8 only).
During the 3rd – 8th, make a $2 donation to Long Creek Fire Department -or- Lotta Foundation and receive a FREE 10″ pizza.
KnoWine Night – 01.03.17
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse – Davidson
Visit downtown Davidson and join Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse for a complimentary KnoWine tasting and discussion. Their tastings are held on the first Tuesday of every month; no reservation required. Added Bonus: Flatiron’s Managing Partner, Jason Tognarina, has recently earned his Sommelier Certification. Let the experts teach you a thing or two about wine.
Filming Day for the Travel Channel – 01.04.17
Crispy’s Bar & Grill – Kannapolis
Be a part of this exciting event and get ready to be on camera. The filming date for the Travel Channel’s series Food Paradise is tentatively scheduled for January 4th. Join Crispy’s as they are featured on the Bacon episode of this series. Follow their event post on Facebook for future updates.

Concert Series at Primal Brewery – 01.07.17 / 01.14.17 / 01.21.17
Primal Brewery – Huntersville
Grab your buds and a few beers ~ cheer in the ‘brew year while supporting your local musicians.
Featured Artists:
January 7th – LS Brown
January 14th – Jordan Middleton
January 21st – Mike Faulkenberry & The Whiskey Prophets

TKB’s Annual Chili Cookoff – 01.08.17
The Kilted Buffalo – Huntersville
Do you have a killer Chili recipe you would like to share with the masses? Join The Kilted Buffalo from 2-4pm for an afternoon of flavorful fun.
- ALL TYPES of chili qualify to enter
- ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 2pm
- CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
January Wine Tasting – 01.10.17
Mean Mug Coffee Company – Salisbury
Some may ‘whine about winter’ ~ but join your fellow foodies and WINE about winter!! Ring in the 2017 winter season right! Join Mean Mug Coffee Company for their monthly Wine Tasting event. You will be tasting fabulous (and affordable wines) paired with tapas and great conversation.
Reservations required, $15.00 pp with R.S.V.P. Call (704) 754-4615 to reserve your spot.
LKN Guinness Club – 01.10.17
The Kilted Buffalo – Huntersville
Is Guinness your beer of choice? If so, this is the event for you. Join the Kilted Buffalo from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Cheers.
- TRY the NEW Rye Pale Ale by Guinness.
- Talk Guinness
- Drink Guinness
- WIN FREE stuff…it’s that simple
River’s Edge Craft Dinner Series – 01.13.17 / 01.20.17 / 01.27.17
U.S. National Whitewater Center – Charlotte
Enjoy a five-course Craft Dinner by River’s Edge Bar & Grill’s Executive Chef, Michael Rayfield. Each course includes a 6 oz. Beer pairing from a select local brewery. Tickets available here. With multiple dinner’s planned during January, don’t miss the chance to enjoy your favorite local brew with some excellent food fare.
Featured Breweries:
January 13th – Wicked Weed Brewing
January 20th – NoDa Brewing Co.
January 27th – Hi-Wire Brewing

The Bourbon Tasting – 01.21.17
Cabarrus Country Club – Concord
Four (4) samplings of Bourbon (blind tasting) paired with a 4 course dinner:
- Fried pig wings with bourbon chili pepper BBQ sauce and a bourbon whole grain mustard
- Mixed greens salad with fresh Anjou pears, bacon, bourbon glazed walnuts and goat cheese with a maple brown sugar bourbon vinaigrette
- Lamb shanks with sweet potato mash and fresh asparagus drizzled with a bourbon veal reduction
- Kentucky Derby truffles
Reservations are required. $29.95+ Call 704.786.3104 or email acagle@cabarruscc.org.
Cooking Class with Chef David – 01.31.16
Lake Hickory Country Club – Hickory
Want to learn how to cook from a pro? Join Chef David in learning how to make three different types of Pastas. $30 per person and limited to the first 14 people. Call the office for your reservation today, (828)328-2981.






