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See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale

The 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom and nine-bathroom home will come fully furnished, including a pontoon boat and two jet skis.

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A newly built, fully furnished private island estate in Cornelius will soon hit the market for nearly $19 million — among the priciest listings in the Charlotte region.Why it matters: If it sells near asking, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Lake Norman property" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" data-vars-content-id="3f4d0b77-0950-4a8a-a30c-413ad3949eea" data-vars-headline="See inside: $19M Lake Norman estate could set a local record for priciest sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20221-Regatta-Island-Dr-Cornelius-NC-28031/6122532_zpid/" target="_blank">the Lake Norman property</a> could challenge local home sale records, which have topped out around $11-12 million in recent years.

Scoop: Davidson farm village with market, restaurants and homes opens next spring

A farm-to-table village with restaurants, homes, commercial space and a farm is coming to Davidson.

News

Summit Farms, a 62-acre farm-to-table village from the team behind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summit Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/something-s-brewing-for-summit" data-vars-content-id="b0fadce3-0e21-43e1-949a-638331359186" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Davidson farm village with market, restaurants and homes opens next spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/something-s-brewing-for-summit" target="_self">Summit Coffee</a>, is set to open in spring 2027 in Davidson.Why it matters: Inspired by small European towns, Summit Farms will be a Lake Norman destination, centered on a 10-acre organic farm that will grow produce for the on-site market, deli and wood-fired pizza restaurant.

Sneak peek: The Craic opens in SouthPark

The Irish-themed bar in the former Rusty Bucket space aims to be an all-day destination.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Craic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/06/daily-brunch-and-irish-eats-coming-to-the-craic-in-southpark" data-vars-content-id="7324d6c3-d67a-409d-aff8-495c001bd814" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: The Craic opens in SouthPark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/06/daily-brunch-and-irish-eats-coming-to-the-craic-in-southpark" target="_self">The Craic</a> is now in its soft-opening phase in SouthPark.Why it matters: The Irish-themed bar in the former Rusty Bucket space aims to be an all-day destination, working just as well for brunch, business meetings, dinner and late-night drinks.

How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear

Founder Tylen Butler is building a Charlotte-based brand to connect fencing with lifestyle and culture.

Charlotte native Tylen Butler launched <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TAB DEPT" data-vars-click-url="https://tabdept.com/" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tabdept.com/" target="_blank">TAB DEPT</a>, a fencing-inspired apparel brand, in 2024. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Butler" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWEi5uNLMw/" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWEi5uNLMw/" target="_blank">Butler</a>, an aspiring Olympian, hopes to introduce more people to a sport that is very popular abroad, but isn&#x27;t mainstream in the United States. As a Black fencer, he&#x27;s also working to redefine what <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="representation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usafencing.org/news/2025/march/26/miles-of-progress-miles-to-go-usa-fencing-s-ongoing-journey-toward-greater-impact?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="ec53fe6f-185c-4e7a-8ba1-0ebe1cc5c3d1" data-vars-headline="How a Charlotte startup is turning fencing into streetwear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usafencing.org/news/2025/march/26/miles-of-progress-miles-to-go-usa-fencing-s-ongoing-journey-toward-greater-impact?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">representation</a> looks like in the sport.

Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this April

Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in April, including Bruno Mars and Cardi B.

Music

Charlotte live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in April.

DaBaby announces Charlotte music festival with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and other hip-hop artists

Tickets go on sale this week for the June fest featuring 50 Cent and more at Route 29 Pavilion.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DaBaby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/17/dababy-light-rail-music-video-stabbing" data-vars-content-id="92848cf9-f648-4c9e-875f-caecf64821d7" data-vars-headline="DaBaby announces Charlotte music festival with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and other hip-hop artists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/17/dababy-light-rail-music-video-stabbing" target="_self">DaBaby</a> announced Monday he&#x27;s bringing a hip-hop festival to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Concord" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" data-vars-content-id="92848cf9-f648-4c9e-875f-caecf64821d7" data-vars-headline="DaBaby announces Charlotte music festival with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and other hip-hop artists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" target="_self">Concord</a> this summer. Why it matters: The Be More Grateful Fest lineup includes 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Waka Flocka and about a dozen more artists, DaBaby <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="posted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWPFMA2ihA3/" data-vars-content-id="92848cf9-f648-4c9e-875f-caecf64821d7" data-vars-headline="DaBaby announces Charlotte music festival with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and other hip-hop artists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWPFMA2ihA3/" target="_blank">posted</a> on his Instagram Monday.

Former Opera Carolina maestro launches tuition-free program to train artists

A new Charlotte program removes cost barriers for performers while paying them to train and perform.

Renowned conductor James Meena has launched Charlotte Lyric Theatre, a new tuition-free training program and performance company. Why it matters: The program addresses several financial challenges aspiring artists face, such as the cost of voice or acting lessons, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Lyric Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://charlottelyrictheatre.com/" data-vars-content-id="9c53bcf4-62b7-41d5-a734-4c0fa8504088" data-vars-headline="Former Opera Carolina maestro launches tuition-free program to train artists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlottelyrictheatre.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Lyric Theatre</a> offers for free.<ul><li>&quot;It&#x27;s tough enough keeping life and limb together for these artists,&quot; Meena tells Axios. </li></ul>

Stellar Gospel Music Awards coming to Charlotte

The gospel "Grammys" land in Charlotte Aug. 12-15, backed by $995K in state funding.

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards are coming to Charlotte this summer. Why it matters: The Stellar Awards are often compared to the Grammys for gospel music. The annual awards <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="show" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/22/huntsville-artists-in-the-gospel-spotlight" data-vars-content-id="218fb063-3697-40f7-b856-7e8862ff64b8" data-vars-headline="Stellar Gospel Music Awards coming to Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/22/huntsville-artists-in-the-gospel-spotlight" target="_self">show</a>, which has more than 3.6 million television viewers, will put a global spotlight on Charlotte and draw a large number of people to the city, local boosters hope.

Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this March

Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in March.

Charlotte live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in March.

What the Charlotte Music census reveals about the city's music scene

Working outside of the music industry to make ends meet is common, the report shows.

The 2025 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Music census" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/22/music-census-everywhere-clt-survey-industry" data-vars-content-id="4bdff1e2-d366-4d27-b16b-712061bc7e91" data-vars-headline="What the Charlotte Music census reveals about the city&#x27;s music scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/22/music-census-everywhere-clt-survey-industry" target="_self">Charlotte Music census</a> offers a detailed snapshot of the city&#x27;s music industry, from working musicians to venues and other industry workers.Why it matters: Results are in. And the findings will shape how Music Everywhere CLT (a nonprofit backed by Charlotte Center City Partners) supports the city&#x27;s music scene.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra music director Kwamé Ryan's journey to the Grammys

Not only is this Kwamé Ryan's first Grammy Award, but it's also the first Grammy for a CSO music director.

Kwamé Ryan, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Symphony Orchestra&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/18/charlotte-symphony-orchestra-carolina-theatre-performance" data-vars-content-id="fd533782-3ec5-4603-8aff-bddf4fcabc4d" data-vars-headline="Charlotte Symphony Orchestra music director Kwamé Ryan&#x27;s journey to the Grammys" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/18/charlotte-symphony-orchestra-carolina-theatre-performance" target="_self">Charlotte Symphony Orchestra&#x27;s</a> music director, won his first Grammy Award Sunday night in Los Angeles. Best Opera Recording went to Jake Heggie&#x27;s &quot;Intelligence,&quot; which was recorded with the Houston Grand Opera. Why it matters: Not only is this Ryan&#x27;s first Grammy, but it&#x27;s also the first Grammy for a CSO music director.

Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this February

Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in February.

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Charlotte live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of the 10 best concerts coming to the city in February.

Avett family to help revive historic Cabarrus County theater

A beloved 1948 theater is being reborn as a venue for music, arts and community events.

A historic movie theater in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is getting a second act and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="famous family name." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/16/avett-brothers-back-in-charlotte-for-2025" data-vars-content-id="650ce0db-53b1-4aaf-a9e6-96e023d381f4" data-vars-headline="Avett family to help revive historic Cabarrus County theater" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/16/avett-brothers-back-in-charlotte-for-2025" target="_self">famous family name.</a>Why it matters: Plans to refurbish and transform the long-vacant Paula Theater into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Avett Theater" data-vars-click-url="https://avetttheater.org/" data-vars-content-id="650ce0db-53b1-4aaf-a9e6-96e023d381f4" data-vars-headline="Avett family to help revive historic Cabarrus County theater" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://avetttheater.org/" target="_blank">The Avett Theater</a> could bring national touring acts to a small <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cabarrus County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" data-vars-content-id="650ce0db-53b1-4aaf-a9e6-96e023d381f4" data-vars-headline="Avett family to help revive historic Cabarrus County theater" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" target="_self">Cabarrus County</a> town about 45 minutes northeast of Charlotte.

Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this January

Here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in January.

Charlotte live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in January.