News About Town: Get out your zoot suit and dancing shoes, this Friday Parks and Rec hosts the first Cool Vibes Winter Music Concert of the series at Fullwood Theater, 100 W McDowell St. For one magical evening the Community Center will be transformed into a speakeasy, with era-appropriate decor and staff dressed in1920s apparel. No need for bathtub gin, there’s a cash bar for beer and wine. Eat a dinner in downtown or snack on heavy hors d'ouevres (while they last) at the pre-show social. The fun starts at 5:30pm for food, drinks, and alcohol sales. This event is for ages 21 and up only.
Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door on the day of the event.
News Around Town: Thanks to a generous donation from Belk department stores,Levine Middle College High School students will be dressed in style for their prom this year. The high school, which meets on the Levine CPCC campus in Matthews, is a recipient of Project Hometown, one of Belk’s community engagement programs. The company is providing formalwear, makeup, and hairstyling, as well as the location, DJ, and other necessities to make the evening a night to remember. In the past, attendance at the Middle College’s proms has had low attendance with cost cited as a reason.
One Good Thing: Hooks-Orr American Legion is holding a mid-year supply drive for Matthews Elementary School. School supplies and monetary donations can be dropped off during Legion meetings.
