The Gem Theatre in Kannapolis has been an emblem of the town for more than 80 years. Now, as part of the downtown's revitalization, the theater is getting a makeover but one in keeping with its authenticity.
KANNAPOLIS â The historic Gem Theatre is about to get back to business.
Several months after closing for renovations, it will reopen May 27 with the showing of Disneyâs âCruella.â The theater broke the news with its new marquee spelling out the announcement Friday afternoon.
âOur restroom project on the first floor is not completed yet, but we decided that we need to get back to business,â said Steve Morris, owner of the Gem Theatre, in a phone interview Friday. âOur new heating and air conditioning system is complete and operational. The marquee restoration has been completed, and we have our fingers crossed that the governor is going to increase capacity on June 1, so we are anxious to get back to business.â
By Thomas Lott
KANNAPOLIS â It took 614 days and a rainout scare, but after a lost season and a brand new ballpark sitting all but vacant for nearly a year, the Cannon Ballers finally celebrated their inaugural season opener at Atrium Health Ballpark on Tuesday.
While they would have liked to celebrate it with a win the team did fall to the Down East Wood Ducks 8-4, but that did not put a damper on the excitement throughout the stadium. Some of that might have come from the anxiety that thunderstorms bring to baseball.
The rain fell onto the field up to less than an hour before game time and there were certainly fears the first game at Atrium Health Ballpark would be pushed back one more day. But at about a quarter after 6 the skies started to clear. Baseball was going to be played and owner Andy Sandler was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
International Jazz Day 2021: Fill up your knowledge of Jazz history at these museums ANI | Updated: Apr 30, 2021 23:39 IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30 every year. The day aims to spread the love for jazz worldwide and raise awareness about how it can bring people together by promoting social and cultural values of empathy and tolerance.
The day is organized by the UNESCO Director-General and Herbie Hancock, with help of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, located in Washington D.C.
Commonly known as America s classical music , jazz originated in New Orleans and quickly spread its influence to other parts of the world. To fill up on your knowledge of jazz history, follow along for a tour of some notable music museums around the United States.