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Whitewater River Jam, Belmont’s Friday Night Live series keep us rockin’  and boppin’

June 1, 2012 – Where is the free-outdoor-music center of the Charlotte region?

Catawba River District!

Belmont has cranked up its Beach Music-themed Friday Night Lights series for another summer.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is offering free performances every Thursday evening with its Whitewater River Jam Series, plus special weekend events like the Brew Stash Bash on June 16.

The only disappointment: The Mount Holly Nights has been canceled for 2012 after a rain-soaked 2011.

Here are details.

 

Whitewater River Jam

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Come 7-10 p.m. Thursdays through September for free music and a chance to enjoy fun activities and a beautiful sunset over the Catawba with friends and family. The patio at the River's Edge Bar and Grill is the place to be. Paddle, bike, run or ride before the show and stay to enjoy the music. Parking is $5. Cost for food, beverages and most activities except the Thursday Night Ride (if you bring your own bike and helmet; visit usnwc.org for details).

 

Friday Night Live

Downtown Belmont

Good times, good music and a big party in the street every other Friday from May 18 to Sept. 7. Dates and performers: May 18, The Catalinas; June 1, Voltage Brothers; June 15, Too Much Sylvia; June 29, The Tams (Fireworks) Part Of Red, White & Belmont; July 13, The Embers; July 27, Band Of Oz; August 10, Coming Up Brass; August 24, Hip Pocket; September 7, Chairmen Of The Board. Sponsored by Belmont Downtown Merchants Association Information:

Mount Holly Nights

Mount Holly’s street concerts won’t take place this summer. Carol Featherstone with Mount Hollydays, the hosting organization, said poor weather last year led the group to cancel the 2012 program. CLICK to read her message and leave your own.

Brew Stash Bash

U.S. National Whitewater Center

On Saturday, June 16 the U.S. National Whitewater Center will host the inaugural Brew Stash Bash, a Carolina craft brewery tasting with performances by the Farewell Drifters, Brown Bird and Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons. The music portion will be set up like a Whitewater River Jam and remain free and open to the public.

The craft beer tasting begins at 1 p.m. on Belmont Abbey Island and features North and South Carolina craft breweries. Sampling tickets will be available for purchase on Belmont Abbey Island ($5 for 4 tickets). Each ticket will be good for one sample of beer, or 4 tickets can be used to redeem a full pint.

In addition to food from River’s Edge Bar & Grill, specialty nachos (Kickin’ Baja Chicken, Aloha BBQ Pork and Thai’ed Up Tofu) will be available from our festival style food station at the base of the footbridge to Belmont Abbey Island.

Check the Catawba RiverViews Calendar

Here is a great way to learn about upcoming activities ranging from hikes to community events. Have something that you think belongs on the calendar, too? EMAIL editor Rich Haag or call 980-875-7528.