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Good afternoon friends of Downtown Mooresville!

Boy, have we missed seeing you all in our Small Businesses and along our sidewalks!

As NC Executive Orders now allow for retailers, restaurants, tap rooms and wine shops to open with limited capacity; almost all of our Downtown merchants are re-open!! That is an exciting thing to witness after months of it being too quiet around here!

Business Updates:

As of today, a few more locations are open for indoor seating including: 202 Fine Wines & Music Room, Epic Chophouse & On Tap Crafty Brews. Monday, June 1; Eat a Bowl will also open for indoor dining.

If you choose to go out and shop or dine; please support locally owned and operated small businesses who have been hit especially hard by this situation.

Visit the SHOPPING page and the DINING page on our website to find all the special places to check out in Downtown Mooresville!

Events:

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing limitations for outdoor gatherings; we have had to cancel both the June and July Food Truck events. We hope to be back with this awesome event soon!

June - Mooresville Arts:

The 16th Annual Photography Show will be on display in the Mooresville Arts Gallery June 2 through July 30. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Friday 12-4 and Saturday 10-2. Special appointments to visit the Gallery may also be made; please call (704) 928-6130 for more details or to schedule. The virtual opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 7pm.

Thank you so much and we look forward to having our businesses and our streets filled soon!

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Good Afternoon Downtown Friends & Fans!

First and foremost; we hope you all are staying safe and healthy during these crazy and unprecedented times.

Based on the current NC Executive Orders; the Mooresville Downtown Commission has had to cancel both the May 2 and June 6 Festival of Food Truck events. We certainly can't wait to see you all at one of our awesome events in Downtown Mooresville.

Please remember to support your locally owned small businesses as much as possibly during these trying times. Who we buy from now will decide who's still standing later!

Many of our Downtown Mooresville small businesses have adapted are offering curbside pickup, online ordering and shipping, shop by appointment, design from a distance & more! Show these small businesses some love and shop, order dinner or give the gift of local - if you can & when you can!

Visit Downtown Mooresville for additional details and information.

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Good Afternoon Downtown Peeps, 

Can you believe it? Here we are in March already and Downtown Mooresville has SO much to offer this month. As we like to say "It's Happening in Downtown Mooresville" and this month is no exception!

March 2020

March 4 - MDC Board Meeting | Meeting of the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors, Committee Members and volunteers. Open to the Public. 1pm Moore Room, Charles Mack Citizens Center.

March 7 - On Tap Crafty Brews St. Patrick’s Day 5k Dash | Did you say a 5k? Anyone can run (or walk) a 5k! Come out and join us downtown Mooresville on March 7th for a rolling good run! It is a timed 5k race that promises finishers some jolly good green beer in their hand! Bring your whole family. Wear costumes and enjoy the festivities of the day. The race will start and finish at On Tap Crafty Brews. Costume Contest!! 9:30am – Noon. Registration found here

March 7 - Downtown Mooresville 7th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade | Don't miss the annual Downtown Mooresville Saint Patrick's Day Parade!  It's a fantastic celebration with the Connick School of Irish Dance, green cars, tumblers, loads of entertainment, family fun and more.  The parade kicks off at 3pm and will march along Main Street from Iredell Avenue to Center Avenue. Connick School of Irish Dance will perform after the parade near 153 N. Main Street at approximately 3:45pm. Bring your chairs and come celebrate St. Paddy's Downtown style!  Get the latest event details on Facebook.

March 13 - Mooresville Arts | Hosts the opening reception and awards ceremony for their 16th Annual Youth Art Show. 6-8pm at 103 W. Center Avenue. Youth Art Show runs from March 3 - March 26.

March 22 - Lake Norman Wedding Showcase |

Sip champagne and visit with our wedding experts and let us help you plan your big day in a fun environment with your bride tribe! Door prizes will be given away every 30 minutes! Get exclusive deals only available to attendees of the show! Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main Street, Downtown Mooresville. Free, Noon – 3pm.  Click here for more information.

March 2020 Business Events

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445

March 5 - Irish Whiskey Tasting with light appetizers. 7pm, $35 reservations suggested.

March 6 - Live Music with “Love Not Money”. 9pm, no cover.

March 7 - Live Music with “Fourth Creek 2.0”. 9pm, no cover.

March 12 - Wine Tasting with light appetizers. Face off between Merryvale & Starmont wines. 7pm, $35 reservations suggested.

March 13 - Live Music with “The Werkin’ Man’s Band”. 9pm, no cover.

March 14 - Live Music with “Sweet Shade” & Eric Whipp. 9pm, no cover.

March 20 - Live Music with “Delta Fire”. 9pm, no cover.

March 21 - Live Music with “Korki & Lori Buffugee Acoustic”. 9pm, no cover.

March 26 - Wine Tasting with Elizabeth of 3 Keys Distribution. 7pm, $15.

March 27 - Live Music with “Sullivan & Friends”. 9pm, no cover.

March 29 - Live Music with “Southern Style”. 9pm, no cover.

 BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409

March 7 - Half price beer all day & live music with Tony Gallo from 5:30 to 9 pm

 NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612

March 12 - Personalized Easter Sign, $45, 6-8pm @ On Tap. Register here.

March 13 - Kids Camp, $45, 12-3pm @ Nailed It DIY Studio Mooresville. Register here.

 ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)

March 7 - On Tap hosts the St. Patrick’s Day 5k Dash! Did you say a 5k? Anyone can run (or walk) a 5k! Come out and join us downtown Mooresville for a rolling good run! It is a timed 5k race that promises finishers some jolly good green beer in their hand! Bring your whole family. Wear costumes and enjoy the festivities of the day. The race will start and finish at On Tap Crafty Brews. Costume Contest!! 9:30am – Noon. Registration found here

Monday’s - Couch to 5k. FREE, fun, and laid-back run club will alternate between running and walking to gradually build up your stamina. 6pm

Tuesday’s - Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Trivia. Come out to enjoy good beer, spend time with your friends, and test your movie, music, and general knowledge for a chance to win prizes! We start at 7:30pm.

Wednesday’s - Hump Day Drafts! Enjoy $2 off any draft drink (beer, cider, prosecco or wine) all Hump Day long!

Wednesday’s - Run Club. Enjoy running & craft beer? Come out to On Tap to join a welcoming group of beer-loving runners! We'll run downtown Mooresville. You choose which group to join - 3, 5, or 7 miles. All experience levels welcomed! Plus $2 off all beers afterwards! 6pm

Thursday’s - Yoga Moves + Crafty Brews. Practice your Yoga Moves with Crafty Brews! $10 gets you into the class + a free pint! Bring your own mat or use one of ours - all experience levels are welcome! 6pm

 URBAN GRIND ROASTERS | 239 W. Center Avenue | 980-266-2180

March 7 - Sponsoring coffee for St. Patrick’s Day 5k Dash participants. Coffee provided at On Tap during race registration and after the run, beginning at 9:30am.

March 7 - 'GREEN Matcha Madness’ Join us in the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day! We will have complimentary cookies & goodies for the kiddies, while supplies last. Ever wandered about that GREEN Frappe or GREEN smoothie or GREEN Latte you’ve seen at Urban Grind? Now’s the time to try one, come in & grab the MATCHA drink of your choice for 10% off! Hey, it’s St Patricks Day - Give it a try!! Join us from 8am - 5pm for some Lucky Fun!

March 21 - Young Entrepreneur’s Day at Urban Grind. Young entrepreneurs will have tables set up and they will be selling their goods, come out and support them, 9:30am - Noon! Urban Grind will not make any profit from the entrepreneurs’ sales.

March 28 - Coffee with a Cop. Urban Grind Roasters is proud to host & sponsor our Police Officers. The mission of this event is to break down barriers between Police Officers & the community they serve. It provides the opportunity for our community members & our Police Officers to get to know each other a little better while enjoying the most delicious coffee in town! 9:30-11am.

 WELCOME HOME VETERANS | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488

Saturday's - Welcome Home Veterans at Richard’s Coffee Shop hosts Saturday morning music jams! Free, every Saturday at 9am.

 WFV DESIGNS | 128 N. Broad Street | 980-293-4333

March 28 - WFV Designs will host its Spring Open House. We will offer refreshments, raffles and specials, 10am – 5pm.

We can't wait to see you in Downtown Mooresville!

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Can you believe it, here we are in December and the days are flying by!

As Mr. Claus is busy working in his shop; so are many of our locally owned Downtown Mooresville businesses so don't forget to SHOP SMALL this year!

Also, you definitely don't want to miss these amazing events taking place in December 2019:

All of December - Mooresville Arts | Featured artists; Natalia Leigh, Marcia Maki, PK Donson and Give the Gift of Art Holiday sale 103 W. Center Ave., visit Mooresville Arts for more information on additional exhibits and offerings.

All of December visit “Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular” | An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000+ lights set to music. Begins November 29 and runs nightly through late December, show begins at dusk and ends at approximately 9:30pm. On the lawn at Town Hall - 413 N. Main St. Free!

December 6 - Downtown Mooresville “Mistletoe Sip & Shop” | Visit our unique small businesses who will be offering open house activities, light appetizers, store specials & more! In addition, there will be a life size snow globe, a strolling barbershop quartet, carolers & more. Brings your favorite people and enjoy kicking off the holiday season in the heart of Mooresville. 6-8pm along Main & Broad Streets.

December 13 - A Classic Christmas in Mooresville | Santa Visits, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, a Life Size Snow Globe, Victorian Carolers, Ice Skating, Petting Zoo, Unique Shopping & Dining, Hot Cocoa, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, S’mores, Crafts & more! Wagons load & unload at the Mooresville Christian Mission (266 N. Broad St.), a donation of non-perishable food items or cash is suggested. Santa will be in JF Moore Park at the corner of Main St & Center Ave., along with traditionally lighted Christmas Trees. Ice Skating*, Petting Zoo, S’mores, Hot Chocolate & a Craft will be found off of Center Avenue near 132 E. Center Ave. Life Size Snow Globe will be on Moore Ave. near Main St. Popcorn, Cotton Candy, 3D glasses & many other treats will be found along Main & Broad St., Center & Moore Ave.

*All events take place from 6-8pm except for Ice Skating which will take place from 5-9pm Fees: Ice Skating: $5 per person (4 & under free) S’mores Kit: $1 per kit Hot Chocolate $2

December 15 - Children’s Holiday Party | Enjoy a free professional photo with Santa Claus, arts & crafts & complimentary Chic-Fil-A. 12:00pm – 2:30pm. Brought to you by the Charles Mack Citizens Center. Call 704-662-3334 for additional details.

December 20 - A Classic Christmas in Mooresville | Santa Visits, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, a Life Size Snow Globe, Victorian Carolers, Ice Skating, Petting Zoo, Unique Shopping & Dining, Hot Cocoa, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, S’mores, Crafts & more!

Wagons load & unload at the Mooresville Christian Mission (266 N. Broad St.), a donation of non-perishable food items or cash is suggested. Santa will be in JF Moore Park at the corner of Main St & Center Ave., along with traditionally lighted Christmas Trees. Ice Skating*, Petting Zoo, S’mores, Hot Chocolate & a Craft will be found off of Center Avenue near 132 E. Center Ave. Life Size Snow Globe will be on Moore Ave. near Main St. Popcorn, Cotton Candy, 3D glasses & many other treats will be found along Main & Broad St., Center & Moore Ave.

*All events take place from 6-8pm except for Ice Skating which will take place from 5-9pm Fees: Ice Skating: $5 per person (4 & under free) S’mores Kit: $1 per kit Hot Chocolate $2

December 31 - New Year's on Main | Say goodbye to 2019 at “New Year’s on Main”! Join us for a New Year’s Eve Dueling Pianos Party with the Carolina Keys! Enjoy a fabulous dueling pianos show, heavy hors d'oeuvres , complimentary champagne toast, cash bar, midnight balloon drop, photo booth and so much more! Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased here.

December 2019 Business Events:

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445  December 5 - Bourbon Tasting with Ray Garrett, reservations required, text 704-500-3263, $35/person

December 6 - Live Music with ‘One Paper Crane’. 9pm, $5 cover at the door, bring a friend for free

December 7 - Live Music with “Jimmy Fallon”. 8:30pm, no cover

December 12 - Wine Tasting with Kathy Aught of 17th Street Distributing. 7pm, $15

December 20 - Live Music with ‘Rock Onyx’. 9pm, $5 cover at the door, bring a friend for free

December 21 - Christmas Concert with ‘Musically Yours’. Reservations required, text 704-500-3263, $20/person must be paid in advance

December 22 - Christmas Concert with ‘Musically Yours’. Reservations required, text 704-500-3263, $20/person must be paid in advance

ALEXANDER ZACHARY JEWELERS | 175 N. Main Street | 704-663-3430  December 5 - Annual Ladies Night to benefit the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Free with wine & appetizers plus receive a $25 gift card when you donate a bag of non-perishable food items. 6-8pm

BB&T | 255 N. Main Street | 704-664-3434  December 12 - Holiday Open House including refreshments, raffles and holiday cheer! 5:30-7pm

BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409  December 7 - Half price beer all day & live music from 5:30-8:30pm

FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  December 6 - Live Music with Ashley Heath, Asheville Singer Songwriter! Join us in the Gallery during the Downtown Mistletoe Sip & Shop. Ashley Heath with a voice described as "Velvet Soul" will entertain us with her signature blend of sultry blues and anthemic rock n' roll arrangements. Free, Refreshments, Gifts, Downtown Festivities. 6-10 pm

NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612  December 11 - Holiday Serving Trays at OnTap, 6:30-8:30pm, $55/person. Reservations here

December 31 – Kid Camp featuring a small sled, 10am-1pm, $40/child. Reservations here

ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)  Monday’s: Open Mic Night, 8pm

Tuesday’s*: Trivia, 7:30pm (12/3 Die Hard, 12/10 Elf, 12/17 Christmas Vacation & 12/26* Santa Claus)

Wednesday’s: $2 of all drafts, all day long & Run Club at 6:00pm, free

Thursday’s: Yoga Moves and Crafty Brews with Nancy, 6pm, $10 includes class and a draft

December 6 - Holiday Make and Take Doterra Event 7pm, $5 or $8

December 11 - Holiday Serving Tray DIY with Nailed It DIY, 6:30pm,$55 includes project and 2 drafts

December 12 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 7pm, free

December 31 - NYE party 9pm ($25) *details to come

PINKIE’S ON MAIN | 162 N. Main Street | 704-773-5624  December 6 - Ribbon Cutting & Open House, all are invited, 10am!

WAGAMUFFINS DOG BOUTIQUE | 152 N. Main Street | 704-773-5624  December 13 - A Harley Christmas with Elisabeth Davis. Join us for an in-store story time when we welcome author Elisabeth Davis as she shares her self-written and illustrated holiday story, A Harley Christmas! We will be offering free cookies and hot cocoa and signed copies of the book will be available for purchase! 7-8pm

December 14 - Holiday Pet Portraits by Genuine Expressions. Wagamuffins Dog Boutique will be hosting Holiday Pet Portrait sessions by Genuine Expressions! We'll have some fun accessories for the photo sessions but feel free to bring your pet dressed to impress in their best holiday outfits! 11am-3pm

December 21 - Buttercup Holiday Meet & Greet. Did you miss your chance to meet Buttercup on November 9th? No worries! Her meet and greet was such a smashing success, we've decided to do it again December 21st! Join us in-store to meet Buttercup in person! Learn from her family about the care that goes into specially-abled pets and feel free to ask any questions you might have! All friendly pups are allowed to attend! 11am-2pm

WELCOME HOME VETERANS AT RICHARD’S COFFEE SHOP | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488  Saturday morning music jam. Free, every Saturday at 9am.

We can't wait to see you in Downtown Mooresville this December!

Kim Atkins

Executive Director

Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Good evening from the Mooresville Downtown Commission!

As we approach Thanksgiving, don't forget that "Shopping Small" is the right thing to do! Did you know that approximately 67 cents of every dollar spent at a U.S. small business remains in that local community? Supporting local businesses makes a difference for the independently owned business but also for your community! We'll be back in touch before Small Business Saturday with details on what's going on in Downtown Mooresville specific to Small Business Saturday. 

Until then, here's our November events listing:

November 1 thru 14 - Mooresville Arts | Mooresville Arts 37th Annual Artoberfest, judged show & competition continue through 11/14. 103 W. Center Ave. 

November 1 - Our Town Stage | Presents “The Hit Men”; Relive rocks greatest hits with the men who created them! 6pm cocktail hour with the show beginning at 7pm. Charles Mack Citizens Center (215 N. Main Street). Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Our Town Stage. 

November 2 - 43rd Annual Working Fingers Craft Show | Join us for a curated craft fair featuring seasonal gifts, tasty treats, handcrafted goods, unique treasures and live music all under one roof. We anticipate over 100 vendors for this 43rd annual handmade holiday market! 10am-5pm in the Charles Mack Citizens Center. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville, call 704-663-9026 for additional details. 

November 6 - MDC Board Meeting | Meeting of the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors, Committee Members and volunteers. Open to the Public. 1pm, Charles Mack Citizens Center. 

November 4 thru 12 - Mooresville Veterans Celebration | A weeklong list of events to honor and celebrate Veterans. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Details at Mooresville Veterans Celebration. 

November 11 - Mooresville Veterans Parade | Parade kicks off at 1pm from Town of Mooresville Town Hall (413 N. Main St.). The parade will travel south to McLelland Ave., where it will end. Parade will include Veterans, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles & more. Details at Mooresville Veterans Celebration. 

November 22 - Mooresville Arts | Opening Reception for Featured Artists: Natalia Leigh, Marcia Maki, PK Donson and Give the Gift of Art Holiday sale. 103 W. Center Ave., 6-8pm

November 26 - Mooresville Christmas Parade | The 75th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade kicks off at 3:00pm.  Watch from the sidewalks on Main Street but get there early to save a spot – thousands will watch marching bands; floats & then Santa wraps up the parade! Main Street is closed from North of Town Hall to South of Wilson Ave.  More details at: Mooresville Christmas Parade

November 29 - “Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular” | An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000 lights set to music. Begins November 27 and runs nightly through late December, starting each evening at dusk. On the lawn at Town Hall - 413 N. Main St. Free!

November 30 - National "Small Business Saturday" | Downtown Mooresville is the place to shop local and we will be celebrating Small Business Saturday with retail specials and festivities. Help spread the word on the importance of supporting locally owned, independent businesses and encourage friends and family to Shop Small!

NOVEMBER BUSINESS EVENTS:

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445

November 1 - Live Music with “John Sullivan & Friends”. 9pm, $5 cover, bring a friend for free

November 2 - Live Music with “Currie Wayne Clayton Jr”. 8:30pm, no cover

November 8 - Live Music with “Rock Onyx”. 9pm, $5 cover, bring a friend for free

November 9 - Live Music with “Jimmy Fallon”. 8:30pm, no cover

November 14 - Whitney Myers Of Advantage Distributing, 7pm, $15

November 15 - Live Music with “Delta Fire”. 9pm, $5 cover

November 16 - Live Music with “Matt Alban”. 8:30pm, no cover

November 22 - Live Music with “Werkin Man Band”. 9pm, $5 cover, bring a friend for free

November 23 - Live Music with “Lori & Korki Acoustic Duo”. 8:30pm, no cover

November 29 - Live Music with “KatKandu”. 9pm, $5 cover, bring a friend for free

 BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409

November 2 - Half price beer all day & live music with Tony Gallo from 5:30-9:00pm

 FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154 

November 3 - Book Launch & Author Signing with Frank Saraco for “Life in the Grand Pause”. Join us at 4pm to mingle and munch on some tasty treats. A special dramatic presentation will happen at 4:40 pm, followed by author signing. There will be a limited number of books available for purchase or you may order in advance. 4pm-4:45pm Mingle, munch & purchase book.  4:40pm – 5pm Dramatic Performance and Read. 5pm – 6pm Book signing and photos.

November 9 - Gia in the Gallery. Art show, mixed media. Free, light refreshments will be served, Noon-6pm

November 15 - Artisan Jewelry by Lori Neill. Free, light refreshments will be served, 6-8pm

November 16 - Artisan Jewelry by Lori Neill. Free, light refreshments will be served ,10am-4pm

November 22 - Vamos al Ecuador! Please join us in the Gallery to visit Ecuador with the Crespo family! Food, Drink, Photo Images, Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Textiles and Art for sale and more.  Immerse yourself in all that is Ecuador! Free, 6-8pm.

 NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612

November 14 - Small Business Sign Night, 6pm – 8pm

 ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)

Monday’s: Open Mic Night, 8pm

Tuesday’s: Trivia, 7:30pm

Wednesday’s: $2 of all drafts, all day long & Run Club at 6:30pm

Thursday’s: Yoga, 6pm, $10 includes class and a draft

Sunday’s: $15, bottomless mimosas

November 5 - Game of Thrones trivia (full theme edition), 7:30pm

November 7 - Pets, paints & pints, 6pm

November 24 - Friendsgiving, 6pm

November 28 - After Turkey Trot 5k open for bottomless mimosas & covered dish brunch and turkey frying!

TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333

Friday’s - Live music, 7pm

URBAN GRIND ROASTERS | 239 W. Center Avenue | 980-266-2180

November 23 - Coffee with a Cop. Urban Grind Roasters is proud to host & sponsor our Police Officers. The mission of this event is to break down barriers between Police Officers & the community they serve. It provides the opportunity for our community members & our Police Officers to get to know each other a little better while enjoying the most delicious coffee in town! 9:30am – 11am

WAGAMUFFINS DOG BOUTIQUE | 152 N. Main Street | 704-773-5624

November 9 - Buttercup Meet & Greet: Instagram star Buttercup of @threecrazycorgis will be in the store for a Meet & Greet with her family. They will be teaching the community about what it’s like to care for a specially-abled wheelchair bound pup and how their Buttercup pillows and keychains are making an impact with hospitalized sick and special needs children all over the country! 11am – 1pm

November 15 - Pallets, Paws and Painting: Join Sweet Southern Pallet Designs for a super fun hands-on experience creating your own house décor…with a dog theme! Pick your design and reserve your spot. Spaces are limited! All paints and supplies will be provided so you just have to show up ready to get crafty! Light refreshments will be available and you can enjoy a 10% off store-wide discount at Wagamuffins for attending the event! 6pm – 8pm

November 22 - Low Cost Vaccination Clinic:  The team at Mooresville Animal Hospital will be in-store offering a low-cost vaccination clinic offering vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, Influenza, Leptospirosis, Lyme, and more! No registration required, first come first served. More info, including pricing, can be provided by calling Mooresville Animal Hospital at 704-664-4087. 1pm – 6pm

November 29 - Dogs on Deployment Information Event: Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing a central network for military members to find volunteers willing to board their pets while they are deployed or have other service commitments, making them unable to temporarily care for their pets. If you’ve been looking for ways to help active military members in a unique way in their time of need, consider joining us for an informational event with Carol Knight, the Charlotte Regional Coordinator for Dogs on Deployment. She will be in-store providing information on ways to donate, fundraise, sponsor, and promote this wonderful organization! 6pm – 8pm

November 30 - Small Business Saturday: Enjoy extended shopping hours as you browse our awesome Made in America collection of handmade and small business made products for your friends and family - especially the 4-legged kind! We’ll be showcasing many of the unique products we have and offering a store-wide 15% discount. Come early and grab yourself some coffee and delicious donuts!

WELCOME HOME VETERANS AT RICHARD’S COFFEE SHOP | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488  - Saturday morning music jam. Free, every Saturday at 9am.

WFV DESIGNS | 128 N. Broad Street | 980-293-4333

November 9 - Annual Holiday Open House! We will have refreshments, lots of raffle items & 10% off your purchase! 10am to 5pm!

SEE YOU IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE!

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Happy Friday!

The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) is proud to be an active member of the NC Main Street Program.  Each year, as part of the NC program, the MDC has a chance to nominate a "Main Street Champion". 

Main Street Champions are dedicated individuals who have an ongoing commitment to downtown improvements and strong communities.  Someone that will step up and invest time and money in the community and work to improve the quality of life. Downtown Mooresville is excited to recognize David Miller as the "2019 Downtown Mooresville Main Street Champion"!

David Miller is a long-time friendly face and hardworking business owner in Downtown Mooresville. David owns Whit Miller Shoe Store & Repair. Originally known as Whitlow’s, the store has operated in its Main Street location since 1927. The store has been in David’s family since 1973, when his father purchased it, and renamed it Whit Miller.

David served on the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors in several roles, including as Chairman. In addition to volunteering hundreds of hours at various meetings and events; David also single handedly planned and implemented the “Race City Pit Stop”. This event honored Mooresville’s racing heritage and brought stock cars, demos, visitors and more to Main Street for many years.

David has been an anchor in downtown for decades, and he has always had a positive approach with an eye on the future. Though David has now relocated his business to his home (with the goal of retiring one day); he still works hard and provides his customers the ongoing custom service they have grown to expect from Whit Miller Shoe Store & Repair. The MDC sincerely thanks David for all his years of dedication, and wish him the best!

Downtown Mooresville, Happening since 1873!

Kim Atkins

Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Hello to our all of friends & fans out there from Downtown Mooresville!

We certainly can't believe it's August and many of the kiddos will be heading back to school in the next few days & weeks! 

While "back to school" often signals the end of summer, there is still SO much FUN happening in Downtown Mooresville so be sure to check out all of these awesome events! There's food, blues, brews, photography, plenty of live music & more.

AUGUST EVENTS: 

August 2 - Music on Main | Due to the severe storm forecast, this event has been postponed to August 30th.

August 3 - Festival of Food Trucks | Gourmet Fare (from a bunch of trucks). Join in on some of the finest fare around. Truck favorites, new trucks, beer, wine & music & many Downtown Mooresville businesses open as well. Bring a chair & plan to stay a while!  Main Street from Moore Ave to Iredell Ave will be closed for the event. Listen to live music, have a beer or a glass of wine, stroll the streets & shop - all Happening in Downtown Mooresville.  

August 6 - National Night Out | Join the Mooresville Police Department from 5 – 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Mooresville for the 35th Annual National Night Out event.  Mooresville’s crime prevention block party will be held on Main Street in front of the Charles Mack Citizen Center. Featuring food, raffles, activities & more – free! For more information, call the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311.

August 7 - MDC Board Meeting | Meeting of the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors, Committee Members and volunteers. Open to the Public. 1pm

August - Mooresville Arts | Mooresville Arts hosts the 15th Anniversary Summer Judged Photography Show & Competition. 103 W. Center Ave, 6-8pm. Visit Mooresville Arts for more information. Show on display through 8/22.

AUGUST BUSINESS EVENTS:

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445

Announcing the opening of the “Spirits Bar” in the back room! Cocktails, Martinis, Bourbon, Scotch & Whiskeys.

August 2 - Live Music with “The Mojo Band”, 9pm, $5 cover

August 8 - Wine Tasting featuring “The Best Wines of 2018 & 2019”. 7pm, $15

August 9 - Live Music with “One Paper Crane”, 9pm, $5 cover

August 16 - Live Music with “Brightside”, 9pm, $5 cover

August 22 - Wine Tasting with Ron Montonera of Tryon Dist., 7pm, $15

August 23 - Live Music with “KatKandu”, 9pm, $5 cover

August 30 - Live Music with “Rock Onyx”, 9pm, $5 cover

BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409

August 3 - Half price beer all day & live music with Stan Clardy from 6:00-9:00pm

 FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154 

August 9 - Live Paint & Trunk Show. Live paint, artists working and also proudly featuring a Trunk Show with Handbagz & Gladrags. Come see Debby Loftin’s beautiful handmade leather bags. Refreshments, free, 6-8pm

August 16 - Sister Cities, Hockenheim Germany 1250th Birthday Celebration traveling Art Exhibit. The art that traveled to Germany will be on display here in Mooresville! Come see the show and meet the artists. Refreshments, free, 6:30-8:30pm

 NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612

August 2 - Time for Fun! DIY Summer Mini Camp, $45/child includes project and a light snack. Participants bring a peanut-free lunch. 10am-1pm, register at Nailed It DIY

August 2 – Parents Night Out! $48/child includes three hours of project time, a DIY catch tray, pizza and fun for kids ages 5+! 6-9pm, register at Nailed It DIY

August 9 - Light It Up! DIY Summer Mini Camp, $45/child includes project and a light snack. Participants bring a peanut-free lunch. 10am-1pm, register at Nailed It DIY

 ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)

Monday: Open mic night with Rash. Free. All are invited, musicians, poets, artists, etc. Starts at 8pm.

Tuesdays: Trivia with Tiffany. General trivia centered around a movie of the week. Free to play. Starts at 8pm

Wednesday: Run club. 3,4, and 5-mile routes around Downtown Mooresville. Starts at 6:30 with a beer tasting to follow run.

Wednesday: $2 off all drafts (craft beer, wine, and prosecco)

Fridays: Decade Music Video night

Saturday & Sundays: $15 bottomless Mimosas until 6pm

August 3 - Hootenanny Tap Takeover, 6pm

August 3 - Beer Garden, 5pm to 8:30pm

August 15 - Pets, Paints, & Pints 6pm

 TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333

Friday’s - Live music, 7pm

We look forward to seeing you in Downtown Mooresville!

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Hi there Downtown Mooresville friends!

Sending out a note to remind you about all there is to LOVE in Downtown Mooresville this February!! First, we have exciting news about the Downtown Mooresville website. It's had a great makeover and is better than ever! Allowing you to easily see ALL the amazing shopping and dining options that Downtown Mooresville has to offer while also giving you quick access to event information, right from you fingertips (which we know are on your tablet or phone so that works out really well!). Check it out at Downtown Mooresville.

Secondly, for those of you that still need to get your sweetie a Valentine something....remember Downtown Mooresville has SO many sweet treats, you are sure to find the perfect something with one easy stop! We've got diamonds, big city fashion, bath bombs and fine art plus delicious steaks, handmade sweets, chef made sandwiches, regional craft beer & wine tastings with chocolate; so be sure to head to Downtown Mooresville and find his, hers or your heart’s desire! And of course; don't miss these upcoming Downtown Mooresville Happenings: February 14 – Our Town Stage | Hosts “The Platters” for a Valentines Showcase. Hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing & cash bar. Doors open at 6pm, music begins at 7pm. Purchase Tickets at www.ourtownstage.com or call 704-662-3334 for more information. Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main Street. February - Mooresville Arts | The 6th Annual Winter Juried Exhibit through February 28. 202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 February 14 - Chocolate & Wine Tasting featuring treats from CynTucci’s Bakery. $20 per person. February 15 - Live Music with Mike Hager “Melody & The Notes”. 9pm, $5 cover at the door. February 22 - Live Music with “One Paper Crane”. 9pm, $5 cover at the door. February 23 - Live Music with “Randy Franklin & The Sardines”. 9pm, $5 cover at the door. February 28 - Wine Tasting with Logan Sutton Of Kellogg Collection. 7pm $15.   FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  February 23 - Youth Class, Paint Your Pet $45 (ages 10-14 yrs) from 12-2pm. Limited seating, (RSVP fcfgframing@gmail.com   NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612 February 27 - Spring Time Flower Project. Welcome in sunny days and warm weather with this hanging flower project in either a general Spring theme or Easter theme! All materials provided in addition to two beer chips by our host, On Tap Crafty Brews. Adults only, please. $50, 7-9pm. Details and registration here.   ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337) Monday’s: Open Mic night with Rash. All are invited, musicians, poets, etc. 8pm, Free Tuesday’s: Trivia with Tiffany. General trivia centered around a movie of the week. 8pm, Free. Wednesday’s: Run club. 3,4 & 5 mile routes around Downtown Mooresville. Starts at 5:30 with a beer tasting to follow run. February 13 - Music Bingo with Tiffany. 8pm, Free. February 14 - HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) to Hops with Deep Well Athletics. A workout and a beer for $10. Starts at Deep Well at 6:30pm. February 20 - Bar Bingo. 8pm, Free. February 21 - 1st ever OnTap Comedy night. Features local comics. Time tbd, Free. February 27 - Spring Time Flower Project with Nailed It DIY studio. $50 includes 2 drinks and project. Starts at 7pm. Lastly, SAVE the DATE for the March 9th Downtown Mooresville Saint Patrick's Parade which kicks off at 3pm.  We look forward to seeing you in Downtown Mooresville!

Kim Atkins Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Downtown Mooresville friends,

December is here and it’s been a busy, busy year in Downtown Mooresville. We thank you for all the support of our Small Businesses, our events, our successes and more! If you are still checking items off of your shopping or to do lists; then don’t forget that Downtown Mooresville can help you finish off those tasks!! From wagons and sleds to fashion, antiques, home décor, handmade soaps and so much more; our locally owned and operated small businesses can dish all of this up along with a side of Southern Charm! Many retailers are also offering daily specials, holiday discounts. Our locally owned restaurants and watering holes can help you refuel by serving up fresh foods, craft brews, craft coffees and yummy desserts sure to please any palette!  On a sad note (sad for us, happy for them!) we share with you that Whit-Millers Shoe Store & Repair will be closing their retail space on December 29. The business has been in operation for 91 years and David and Audrey Miller have decided it’s time to retire from the retail portion of their business and relocate their repair business to Cleveland, NC. Much of their inventory is 50% off and will remain so until they close. Thank you to the entire Whit-Millers Shoe Store and Repair family for their decades of dedication to Downtown Mooresville. Your Main Street presence will be missed!  (Please see Whit Miller’s event listing below in regards to their Annual Christmas Celebration taking place today.In addition, contact Whit-Millers for the daily and holiday business hours.)  

DECEMBER BUSINESS EVENTS:

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 December 21 - Live Music with “irrashional”, 9pm, $5 cover Closed December 22 through January 10th AIN'T MISS BEAD HAVEN | 138 N. Main Street | 704-746-9278 December 26 thru 29 – Year End Sale December 27 – Foldforming Class Contact Ain’t Miss Bead Haven for additional details! ​ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337) December 26 - Festivus for the Rest of Us potluck and Ugly Santa White Elephant gift exchange December 31 - NYE Annual Party and this year’s theme is Glitter Party. 9pm. Contact On Tap for additional details! WHIT-MILLERS SHOE STORE & REPAIR | 122 N. Main Street | 704-664-4109 December 20 - Whit Miller’s Christmas and Retirement Party with food and drinks, customer appreciation specials and giveaways throughout the day. All Day and into the Evening! After 91 years in Downtown Mooresville, David Miller is moving his boots to the country. Please stop by December 20th to tip your hat and celebrate 91 years in the heart of Downtown Mooresville. Thank you again for a wonderful year and we will be back in touch in 2019! Kim Atkins Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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It's always Happening in Downtown Mooresville & November is no exception! 🍂🍂

Friends & fans of Downtown Mooresville,

November is here, nice temperatures are here and there is SO much Happening in Downtown Mooresville. Mark your calendars for all of these great events!

November

November 1 thru 15 - Mooresville Arts |  Mooresville Arts Artoberfest exhibit continues through 11/15. 103 W. Center Ave., visit Mooresville Arts for more information on additional exhibits and offerings.

November 2 – Our Town Stage | Presents “Soul Street Dance Company”, performing their Breaking Backward show. 7pm. Charles Mack Citizens Center (215 N. Main Street). Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. More details here: Our Town Stage

November 3 – Working Fingers Craft Show |  41st Annual Handmade Holiday Market and Craft Show, 10am-5pm in the Charles Mack Citizens Center. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville, call 704-663-9026 for additional details.

November 7 - MDC Board Meeting | Meeting of the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors, Committee Members and volunteers. Open to the Public. 1pm, Charles Mack Citizens Center.

November 5 thru 11 – Mooresville Veterans Celebration | A weeklong list of events to honor and celebrate Veterans. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Details at Mooresville Veterans Celebration

November 11 – Mooresville Veterans Parade | Parade kicks off at 2pm from Town of Mooresville Town Hall (413 N. Main St.). The parade will travel south to Center Ave where it will end. Parade will include Veterans, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles & more. Details at Mooresville Veterans Celebration

November 20 - Mooresville Arts | Give the Gift of Art Holiday sale & 3D Art Exhibit opens. 103 W. Center Ave., visit Mooresville Arts  for more information on exhibits.

November 20 - Mooresville Christmas Parade | The 73rd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade kicks off at 3pm.  Watch from the sidewalks on Main Street but get there early to save a spot – thousands will watch marching bands; floats & then Santa wraps up the parade! Main Street is closed from North of Town Hall to South of Wilson Ave.

November 24 - National "Small Business Saturday" | Downtown Mooresville is the place to shop local and we will be celebrating Small Business Saturday with retail specials and festivities. Help spread the word on the importance of supporting locally owned, independent businesses and encourage friends and family to Shop Small!

November 25 - “Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular” | An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000 lights set to music. Begins November 27 and runs nightly through late December. On the lawn at Town Hall - 413 N. Main St. Free!

November 30 - Downtown Mooresville “Mistletoe Sip & Shop” | Visit our unique small businesses who will be offering open house activities, light appetizers, store specials & more! In addition, there will be a life size snow globe, a strolling barbershop quartet, carolers & more. Brings your favorite people and enjoy kicking off the holiday season in the heart of Mooresville. 6-8pm along Main & Broad Streets.

November Business Events

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 November 2 - Live Music with “Main Channel”, 9pm, $5 cover November 8 - Wine Tasting “Wines for Thanksgiving” with Aldo from Advantage Distribution, 7pm, $15 November 9 - Live Music with “Love Not Money”, Classic Rock, 9pm, $5 cover November 10 - Live Music with “Mojo Band”, 9pm, $5 cover November 16 - Live Music with “Delta Fire”, 9pm, $5 cover November 23 - Black Friday Recovery, Live Music with “Buffugee”, 9pm, $5 cover November 29 - Wine Tasting “Wines for the Holidays” with Heather Peterson from Mutual Distr., 7pm, $15 November 30 - Live Music with “One Paper Crane”, 9pm, $5 cover THE FADED FARMHOUSE  | 162B N. Broad Street | 980-444-9151 November 3 - First ever Holiday Open House. All the Farmhouse Christmas will be out for you to start your holiday decorating. There will be refreshments,  giveaways, a$100 Gift Card Raffle and 15% off STOREWIDE! Make plans to come visit and bring all your friends and family. 10am-6pm November 4 - First ever Holiday Open House. All the Farmhouse Christmas will be out for you to start your holiday decorating. There will be refreshments,  giveaways, a$100 Gift Card Raffle and 15% off STOREWIDE! Make plans to come visit and bring all your friends and family. 12pm-5pm FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  November 9 - Live Paint, Artists working, refreshments, 6-8pm, Free November 17 - Art Show featuring Sue Zylak, award winning portrait & figure artist. Refreshments, 6-9pm, Free November 23 - Black Friday Framing Sale, 30% off all custom framing & Holiday Open House, refreshments, 10am-8pm, Free. November 24 - Small Biz Saturday Open House, 30% off all custom framing, Artists working, refreshments, 10am-4pm, Free. November 24 - Holiday Open House, 20% off all custom framing. In conjunction with “Mistletoe Sip & Shop”, Downtown activities, date night, wine, refreshments 6pm-8pm, Free. NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612 November 21 - Christmas shopping? Drop your kids off at Nailed It for a fun Days ’til Christmas camp. Children will make the youth sized countdown, a wood ornament, have a snack and DIY fun with friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and up. $45. Details and sign up at Nailed It DIY November 21 - Drop your kids off at Nailed It for a fun Cookies for Santa minicamp. Children will make the Cookies for Santa Tray, reindeer food, have a snack and DIY fun with friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and up. $45. Details and sign up at Nailed It DIY ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337) Monday’s - Open Mic night with Rash. Looking to showcase ALL talents, including music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, etc. starts at 8pm Tuesday’s - Pint Night 6pm and Trivia at 8pm: Run Club 6pm Sunday’s - $2 off drafts all day November 8 - HIIT to Hops. Bootcamp at Deep Well CrossFit followed by beer at On Tap. $10 for workout & 1 beer. November 10 - Stop Soldier Suicide fundraiser ($1 from all drafts going to Stop Soldier Suicide Fund) held in conjunction with Mooresville Evening Exchange Club November 14 - Build & Brew “Holiday Serving Tray” event held in conjunction with Nailed It, 7pm, registration required. November 16 – Friendsgiving: Friends, food & fun. 5pm TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333 Friday’s - Live music, 7pm WFV DESIGNS | 128 N. Broad Street | 980-293-4333 November 17 - Second annual Holiday Open House! We will have refreshments and giveaways and in-store specials! It is going to be twice as big as last year! We will have lots of decor, ornaments, gifts & much more! 10am to 5pm!

November is Happening & we can't wait to see you in Downtown Mooresville!

Kim Atkins Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Friends of Downtown Mooresville, Welcome to fall and SO much going on in Downtown Mooresville this month! From art & music to food from trucks to ghosts & goblins; there is something Happening in Downtown Mooresville for everyone.

OCTOBER

October 12 - Downtown Uncorked & Artsy | Join us in Downtown Mooresville for a unique evening featuring wine & craft beer tastings, artists and music along Main & Broad Streets. The wine & craft beer tasting is a ticketed event. Each ticket is $25*, in advance, which includes a souvenir wine glass and 16, 1 oz. tastings total. In addition, stroll along Main & Broad Streets to visit with artists and listen to live music. Join us for an Uncorked & Artsy evening in Downtown Mooresville. 6-9pm

Tickets can be purchased in person at: 202 Wines, Ain't Miss Bead Haven, AnnaCraig Boutique, CynTucci's, The Enchanted Olive, Four Corners Framing & Gallery, Future Fashion Designers, Jewelers on Main, Mooresville Arts, WFV Designs or online* at Uncorked & Artsy tickets.

NOTE: ALL advance ticket sales end at 3pm on Friday, October 12. Beginning at 5:45pm, walk up ticket sales will be available for $30 each. *tickets purchased online will have additional transaction fees

October 13 - Festival of Food Trucks | Come on out for the last Festival of Food Trucks event of the 2018 season! There is sure to be some awesomely delicious & creative food served from a bunch of trucks! Bring a friend, bring a chair, plan to stay a while. Eat, shop, listen to live music & maybe even have a beer or a glass of wine. All Happening in Downtown Mooresville! Main Street between Moore Ave. & Iredell Ave. October 27 – Mooresville Arts | Mooresville Arts hosts the first ever “Art after Dark” costume party including a non-stop dance floor, costume contest and more spooky entertainments & surprises. Tickets are $10 per person with snacks included. Cash bar and psychic readings available for purchase. 103 W. Center Ave, 7-11pm. Visit Mooresville Arts for more information on additional exhibits and offerings. October 27 – Our Town Stage | Presents “Yolanda Rabun”, a fierce songstress and North Carolina based recording artist who also is versatile enough to handle all styles of music, although she favors jazz and soul. 7pm. Charles Mack Citizens Center (215 N. Main Street). Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. More details here: Our Town Stage October 28 – Fall Sip & See Bridal Show | Join us to sip from the mimosa bar and see all sorts of creative options for your special day! 12-3pm, Charles Mack Citizens Center (215 N. Main Street). Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. More details here: Sip & See Bridal Show October 31 - Downtown Mooresville Trick or Treat | Crazy number of kids, having a great time in Downtown Mooresville while our locally owned businesses pass out candy. Dress up & have fun in the heart of Mooresville! The event runs from 3-5pm but thousands of pieces of candy will be handed out and the event will end promptly at 5pm - don't be late!

OCTOBER BUSINESS EVENTS

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 October 12 - Live Music with “irrashional”, 9pm, $5 cover. Following Uncorked & Artsy & free when you show your Uncorked & Artsy ticket! October 19 - Live Music with “One Paper Crane”, 9pm, $5 cover October 25 - Wine & dessert tasting featuring wines from Grapevine Distr. & desserts from CynTucci’s Italian Bakery, 7pm, $25 per person. October 26 - Live Music with “Delta Fire”, 9pm, $5 cover October 27 - Live Music with ““The Buff Dillard Trio” jazz and R&B, 8pm, $5 cover AIN'T MISS BEAD HAVEN | 138 N. Main Street | 704-746-9278 October 19 & 26 – Fast & Free classes. Each week we introduce a new project that you can make in several color varieties. The workshops have been put together for you to have the opportunity to complete beautiful handmade items perfect for giving, and you’ll finish up before the holiday rush starts. Students purchase their materials (or kits) at Ain’t Miss Bead Haven prior to class time, and can make as many pieces as time and their budget allow. BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409 October 13 - Half price beer all day & live music from 6:00-9:00pm FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  Every Thursday - Gentle Yoga, $7 8:30-9:30am NAILED IT DIY | 248 N. Main Street | 704-402-4612 October 17 - Realtor Drop-in Event at Nailed It DIY, Open to all realtors, 2:00-5:00pm. Raffles, discounts and give-a-ways, no charge. ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337) All month long find live music, Trivia Tuesday, Wednesday Run Club, Open Mic Nights, awesome selection of craft beers, prosecco, wine, sandwiches & more! TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333 Friday’s - Live music, 7pm WFV DESIGNS | 128 N. Broad Street | 980-293-4333 October 27 – Customer Appreciation Event with refreshments, in store specials and giveaways! 10am-4pm. October is Happening & we can't wait to see you in Downtown Mooresville!

Kim Atkins Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Stay Updated on the Latest Business Happenings in Downtown Mooresville!

Good afternoon!

The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) is proud to be an active member of the NC Main Street Program. As part of the requirements to retain an "active" status with the NC Main Street Program; the MDC must collect and submit specific data each year. The statistics submitted by Main Street communities help tell a story about the awesome work taking place in downtowns all across our state.   We are excited to share with you that since June of 2009; Downtown Mooresville has had over $15,172,000 of private investment. This includes building sales/purchase, building renovations, etc. For fiscal year June 2017 through July 2018; there was over $3,300,000 in private investments made. We will share more of our awesome stats with you soon!

The MDC is also very proud to support and partner with Mooresville Arts! Our semi-annual event, Uncorked & Artsy is organized by both entities along with help from many wonderful volunteers.  A portion of the proceeds from each event is donated to Mooresville Arts Renovation Fund. Over the summer; Hugh Sykes, MDC Treasurer, had the opportunity to present Jessica DeHart, President of Mooresville Arts, with a $600 check towards that fund. On that note - this is a Don't Miss event so... **Mark Your Calendars for October's Uncorked & Artsy event....October 12 from 6-9pm!**

In this issue; we want to offer a “hats off” to a couple of Downtown Mooresville’s wonderful businesses:

Big Tiny’s BBQ

will be celebrating 2 years at 179 N. Main Street on August 31. Offering customer favorites like Texas-style Mesquite Smoked barbecue, brisket, ribs, along with homemade sides & desserts. Photo left: construction in summer of 2016 ~TO~  Photo right*: recent picture of owners John & Elizabeth Maddox with part of their work family. Congratulations!

*Photo from Mooresville Citizen

Also, a big congratulations to Nailed It DIY after having their open house and ribbon cutting in early August. Nailed It DIY offers fun do-it-yourself workshop experiences for all ages. You can create with a group or on your own and you can schedule a session or drop in during their open studio hours. Nailed It DIY also offers the ability to customize and bring your own ideas to fruition, they have seasonal offerings & so much more. Welcome to Downtown Mooresville!

Downtown Mooresville, Happening since 1873!

Kim Atkins

Executive Director

- Mooresville Downtown Commission

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July is HOT in Downtown Mooresville (well OK, anywhere in NC) but join us all month long for some HOT Happenings!

JULY EVENTS

July 13 – Mooresville Arts | Mooresville Arts hosts the 14th Annual Photography Show & Competition opening reception. A judged group exhibit showing the diversity and creative work of local photographers. 103 W. Center Ave, 6-8pm. Visit Mooresville Arts for more information. Show on display 7/3 through 8/2. July 14 - Festival of Food Trucks | Gourmet Fare (from a bunch of trucks). Join in on some of the finest fare around with truck favorites & new truck choices too! This month will feature beer and wine from OnTap & Ghostface, a “Kids Build Photo Frame” for $6 by Nailed It DIY and music by Kayla Vega! Bring a chair & plan to stay a while! North Main Street (between Center Ave & Moore Ave) from 5-8:30pm. NOTE – July’s event will take place on Main St. between Moore Ave. and Center Ave which is one block south of our normal location. July 29 - Movies on Main | “Homeward Bound” on the big screen starting at dark, approximately 8:45pm. On the Town Hall Lawn, 413 N. Main Street. Free. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info. July - Mooresville Farmers Market | Vendors offering fresh seasonal produce for healthy eating, as well as a selection of homemade goods like salsa, butter, honey, bread, eggs, cheese, soaps, cookies, juices and more.  Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info. 8am to Noon in Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave. July - Mooresville Spinners | Mooresville Spinners Collegiate Wooden Bat Baseball. For game schedule visit Mooresville Spinners Baseball Moor Park, 691 S. Broad St.

JULY BUSINESS EVENTS

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 July 12 - Wine Tasting with Heather Peterson of Mutual Dist., 7pm, $15 July 13 - Live Music with “Southern Style” husband & wife duo, classic rock with a Southern twist. 9pm, $5 cover July 26 - Wine Tasting with Sam Seiden of FWTC, 7pm, $15 July 27 - Live Music with “irrashional”, classic rock done right. 9pm, $5 cover Wine bar hours when no music, Friday’s 1pm-7pm & Saturday’s 1pm-6pm BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409 July 14 - Half price beer all day & live music from 6:00-9:00pm FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  July 14 - Gallery open with live music featuring Singer/Songwriter Sarah Tucker. Winner of the 2015 Appalachian Songwriting Challenge and voted “Best Young Musician” in Asheville's Mountain Xpress. Free, 7:30-10:30 with refreshments. sarahtuckermusic.com July 17, 24 & 30 - Gentle Yoga 8:30-9:30am, all are welcome, $7 July 21 - "Still Life Intermediate Oil Painting Class" with Loren DiBenedetto. 10am-3pm, $75.00 RSVP to fcfgframing@gmail.com July 23 - "Paper Sculpture" Class with Kristy Keistler. 10am-3pm, $125.00 RSVP to fcfgframing@gmail.com  July 28 - "Colored Pencil Painting Fabulousness" with Tiffany Fox. 10am-3pm, $75.00 RSVP to fcfgframing@gmail.com  ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337) Tuesday’s - Trivia Tuesdays. Think you know it all?! PROVE IT!  Bring your friends, family & the smartest people you know to win prizes & enjoy our beer specials.  New format for June 8pm – 10pm Wednesday’s - Run Club at 6:30pm with 2 routes ending with great craft beer July 12- Live music with Marcus Hoth, 7-10pm July 12 - HIITs to Hops, (High Intensity Interval Training) at Deep Well Athletics. $10 includes your workout and a draft beer with us at On Tap. 6:30pm July 12 - Tap Takeover, Morgan Ridge Railwalk brewery from Salisbury will be in the house to share some of their awesome beers. All day flight specials all day & swag raffles every hour from 6pm - ‘til July 15 - Live music with Jade Moore, 7-9pm July 19 - Live music with Ben Robinson, 4-7pm July 22 - Live music with Gabe Britton, 7-10pm July 26 - Live music with John Sullivan, 8-10pm July 29 - Live music with Wendy Wooten, 4-7pm TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333 Friday’s - Live music, 7pm JULY SUMMER CAMPS

AIN'T MISS BEAD HAVEN | 138 N. Main Street | 704-746-9278 Half day camps include: Forest Fantasies from July 16-19 & Safari Legends from Aug. 13-16. Ages 8 & up from 10:30-2:30. In addition, Summer Mini Camp is held on Tuesdays from June 12 – Aug. 14. Ages 5-8 from 11:30-12:30 & 9+ from 2:00-3:00pm. Visit Ain’t Miss Bead Haven for additional details. FUTURE FASHION DESIGNERS | 123 N. Main Street | 704-799-3553 Fashion/Sewing Summer Camps - weekly thru August 17th - 9:30-3:30 Beginner & Intermediate, half & full day. Visit Future Fashion Designers for additional details. MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Ave. | 704-663-6661 Mooresville Arts is again offering Summer Art Camps being held through August 10. Because of past success, more camps have been added for 6 to 12-year old’s and two beginner/intermediate drawing camps have for teens from 13 - 18. Camps fill up quickly so sign up soon! Visit Mooresville Arts for a full list of camps and to register.

We can’t wait to see you in Downtown Mooresville, the heart of a Happening community!

Kim Atkins

Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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It's always so much fun to talk about the exciting HAPPENINGS in Downtown Mooresville. Recently we hosted representatives from across the state who work in and are passionate about downtown development and boy, did Downtown Mooresville have a lot of exciting information to share!  From upcoming park renovations and a new taphouse (in an old bank), to freshly renovated buildings and upper floor residential units now being offered; overall things continue to move in a positive direction!  The Mooresville Downtown Commission is also excited to announce a new business opening July 6 called Nailed It DIY! Nailed It DIY Studio Mooresville will be located at 248 N. Main Street and is the first national franchise of the original Nailed It DIY Studios in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, SC. Mooresville owner, Melinda Dutcher, has lived in the Lake Norman area for the past 10+ years with her husband, Bob Kinser, owner of Zen Massage Mooresville and Zen Massage Charleston. Nailed It DIY Studio Mooresville offers a wide variety of fun do-it-yourself experiences where you can create your very own custom project.  Most projects are solid wood signs with plank, stacked or framed options in a range of sizes and designs using all organic paints, stains and waxes. Other projects include, but are not limited to, serving trays, lazy susans, bottle openers, trophy shelves, custom photo prints and recipe holders. Building, sanding, designing, painting, waxing... you do it all at Nailed It! Unique to the Nailed It concept, walk-in open studio hours will be offered beginning July 6 every Wednesday – Saturday. Private parties, kids’ birthdays, team building, bachelorette parties, date night, mommy & me time and corporate events can be reserved online at Nailed It DIY or by calling the studio at 704.402.4612. Mini summer camps will be offered in August (details will be posted soon on the website) with a full array of summer camps available in 2019. Nailed It DIY studio will feature two locally inspired projects highlighting Mooresville and Lake Norman to celebrate their official opening. These special projects will be available to all customers who stop in on July 6 or July 7 to join in opening festivities. July 6 hours are 12pm-8pm and July 7 hours are 10am-5pm. A community grand opening will be held on August 11 leading into the monthly Festival of Food Truck event. Nailed It DIY Studio Mooresville is excited to be a part of a growing and thriving downtown district, and Melinda and team look forward to meeting each of you!

We’d also like to offer an anniversary shout out to Mooresville Service Center who celebrated 10 years in Downtown Mooresville on June 18. Owners Rick and Vicki Schmidt moved to the Mooresville area from Southern Maryland with the intention of starting their own automotive service center. Rick is an ASE Certified technician and has almost two decades experience working as a Senior Master Tech with Ford Motor Company.  Though it took a little time to find their initial location; they opened in June of 2008 in the old Mooresville Ford building on Broad Street in Downtown Mooresville. With the growth and success of the business, Mooresville Service Center purchased a building several years ago and is now located at 372 N. Main Street. Mooresville Service Center takes pride in offering honest, professional service, at a fair price, in a timely manner. Vicki states “we have really enjoyed being a business and supporter of the downtown area and love all the positive changes we've seen happen in the 10 years we've been in business. We have serviced a lot of locals and newcomers alike, a very large amount since the day we opened.” Thank you, Rick & Vicki & congratulations, again! Mooresville Service Center can be reached at 704-662-0311 Downtown Mooresville, the heart of a Happening community since 1873!  All the best,

Kim Atkins Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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June is SO FULL of EVENTS - think music, food, art, baseball & more. Get your pens or pencils (or fingers) ready & mark your calendars so you don't miss a single thing Happening in Downtown Mooresville!

JUNE EVENTS

June 1 - Music on Main | “Chunky Daddy” is a group of experienced musicians performing classic and modern-day party hits. The band is led by singer/guitarist Matt Stratford. On the Town Hall Lawn, 413 N. Main Street. Free 6:30-9:30. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info. June 6 - MDC Board Meeting | Meeting of the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors, Committee Members and volunteers. Open to the Public. 1pm Moore Room, Charles Mack Citizens Center. June 9 - Festival of Food Trucks | Gourmet Fare (from a bunch of trucks). North Main Street (between Moore Ave & Iredell Ave) from 5-8:30pm. Main Street from Moore Ave to Iredell Ave will be closed for the event so bring a chair, hang out in the street and stay a while so you can check out these awesome Food Trucks from around the area offering delicious and creative food. Listen to live music, have a beer or a glass of wine, stroll the streets & shop - all Happening in Downtown Mooresville. June 10 – Mooresville Arts | Plein Air Opening Reception, 2pm. Visit Mooresville Arts for more information on Plein Air Paint-Out schedule & exhibit. 103 W. Center Ave. June 15 - Movies on Main | “Space Jam” on the big screen starting at dark, approximately 8:45pm. On the Town Hall Lawn, 413 N. Main Street. Free. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info.   June 15 – Arts at the Mill | 4pm - 8pm June 16 – Arts at the Mill | 10am – 8pm* June 17 – Arts at the Mill | 11am – 5pm Arts at The Mill Fine Arts Festival is a partnership between The Mill and Mooresville Arts, both located in historic downtown Mooresville. A three-day indoor fine art festival that takes place at 500 S. Main Street. Entrance is free & the entire event is open to the public. Visit Arts At the Mill for more info. *Shuttle runs on 6/16 from 11am to 5pm between Arts at the Mill and Mooresville Arts. June 29 - Movies on Main | “Little Mermaid” on the big screen starting at dark, approximately 8:45pm. On the Town Hall Lawn, 413 N. Main Street. Free. Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info. June - Mooresville Spinners | Mooresville Spinners Collegiate Wooden Bat Baseball. For game schedule visit Mooresville Spinners Baseball Moor Park, 691 S. Broad St. June - Mooresville Farmers Market | Vendors offering fresh seasonal produce for healthy eating, as well as a selection of homemade goods like salsa, butter, honey, bread, eggs, cheese, soaps, cookies, juices and more.  Brought to you by the Town of Mooresville. Call 704-663-7026 for more info. 8am to Noon in Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave.  

All month long, visit Mooresville Museum and Welcome Home Veteran's Living Military Museum at Richard’s Coffee Shop for ongoing community events. 

JUNE BUSINESS EVENTS

202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445 June 2 - Live Music with “One Paper Crane”, 9pm, $5 cover June 8 - Live Music with “Mojo Band”, 9pm, $5 cover June 14 - Wine Tasting with Alexandra of Empire “Summer Wines”, 7pm, $15 June 15 - Live Music with “Matt & John Acoustic Duo”, 9pm, $5 cover June 22 - Live Music with “Delta Fire”, 9pm, $5 cover June 28 - Wine Tasting with Alexis of  Grapevine Distributing, 7pm, $15 June 29 - Closed & begin summer music schedule of music on 2nd and 4th Fridays BIG TINY'S BBQ | 179 N. Main Street | 704-658-1409 June 9 - Half price beer all day & live music from 6:00-9:00pm   FOUR CORNERS FRAMING GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154  Tuesday’s - Gentle Yoga in the Gallery! 8:30-9:30am, beginners welcome, $7 June 25 - Paper Sculpting Workshop with award winning Artist Kristy Keistler. $125 per student, limited space. RSVP fcfgframing@gmail.com, non-refundable payment due in advance. All materials & a lunch Break included. 10am.   ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 425-273-4950 All month - Mon-Thu until 3pm, drop in for lunch and get a 20% discount on toasted sandwiches Tuesday’s - Trivia Tuesdays. Think you know it all?! PROVE IT!  Bring your friends, family & the smartest people you know to win prizes & enjoy our beer specials.  New format for June 8pm – 10pm Wednesday’s - Run Club at 6:30pm with 2 routes ending with great craft beer June 3 - Live music with Ryan Winters & John Norcom, 8-10pm June 7 - Tap Takeover. Cabarrus Brewing from Concord will be in the house serving their awesome beers. Flight specials offered all day and raffles for swag every hour from 6pm on. Also featuring live music with John Sullivan, 7-9pm June 10 - Live music with Jade Moore, 4-7pm June 14 - HIITs to Hops, (High Intensity Interval Training) at Deep Well Athletics.  $10 includes your workout and a draft beer with us at On Tap June 24 - Live music with Travis Weddington 4-7pm   TIM'S TABLE | 133 N. Main Street | 704-663-7333 Friday’s - Live music, 7pm

JUNE SUMMER CAMPS

AIN'T MISS BEAD HAVEN | 138 N. Main Street | 704-746-9278 Half day camps include: Ocean Myths from June 18-21 & Forest Fantasies from July 16-19 & Safari Legends from Aug. 13-16. Ages 8 & up from 10:30-2:30. In addition, Summer Mini Camp is Tuesdays from June 12 – Aug. 14. Ages 5-8 from 11:30-12:30 & 9+ from 2:00-3:00pm. Visit Ain’t Miss Bead Haven for additional details. FUTURE FASHION DESIGNERS | 123 N. Main Street | 704-799-3553 Fashion/Sewing Summer Camps - weekly June 11th thru August 17th - 9:30-3:30 Beginner & Intermediate, half & full day. Visit Future Fashion Designers for additional details. MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Ave. | 704-663-6661 Mooresville Arts is again offering Summer Art Camps from June 18 through August 10. Because of past success, more camps have been added for 6 to 12-year old’s and two beginner/intermediate drawing camps have for teens from 13 - 18. Camps fill up quickly so sign up soon! Visit Mooresville Arts for a full list of camps and to register.

Whew, we are exhausted & the month has just started, but we can't wait to see in you in Downtown Mooresville....today, tomorrow & always!

Kim Atkins

Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission

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Good evening from the Mooresville Downtown Commission and welcome back to our latest "From the Desk of" newsletter focused on business Happenings in Downtown Mooresville!

This edition focuses on the many faces of Downtown Mooresville. Part of what makes Downtown Mooresville such a great business family is that we have business owners who have been around for decades and businesses who are new or new to the area and they all work to support one another! Speaking of decades! Pike Stewart, owner of Pike’s Full-Service Gas Station since 1964 is still in operation. Known as Mr. Pike to most and certainly a local icon; he’s still providing full service including gas, a window wash and  a smile. He’s worked hard to run his business with kindness and compassion and is a fine example of a cornerstone business in Mooresville's rich history! See more here about Mr. Pike here (he's a bit camera shy though!):

Cotton & Vickie Ketchie owned and operated Cotton Ketchie’s Landmark Gallery on Main Street for over 30 years. Cotton’s work as a painter, photographer and writer is well known across the state of NC and the Country. Recently retired, the couple was nominated by the Mooresville Downtown Commission as the 2017 Main Street Champions. Cotton & Vickie were recognized with the award at the NC Main Street Conference held in March of 2018. Cotton and Vickie have always supported, spread the word & volunteered in Downtown Mooresville. In retirement, their volunteer efforts continue as they give back to the Mooresville community as a whole. See more about Cotton & Vickie Ketchie’s award here:

A little newer to Downtown Mooresville is the father & son team of Gary & David Preston. When seen in public, Gary & David Preston could surely be mistaken for close friends. Lunch meetings, a round of golf or an after-work gathering is always in the works. As business partners in both Preston & Partners and PeopleSuite recruiting search firms, this father-son team combines a close family connection with their professional and personal respect for one another.

The Prestons' recently shared the following: “Family Business Center studies have shown that family owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy with 35% of Fortune 500 companies family operated from small to major organizations. A Harvard Business Review studies claims that “family run businesses create a culture of commitment and purpose . . .”

While focusing on and growing their business, the Preston’s also believe in giving back to the community. Gary serves on the Mooresville Downtown Commission Board of Directors and both keep a focus on supporting Downtown organizations like Mooresville Arts. PeopleSuite is located on Main Street. Read more about this father & son team here:

Downtown Mooresville, the heart of a Happening community since 1873! 

All the best,

Kim Atkins

Executive Director - Mooresville Downtown Commission