No one does July 4 celebrations better than University City. Remember our nation’s birth with: An authentic small-town parade and 2-day festival in Harrisburg. Three big fireworks shows. Our deadly Revolutionary War skirmish within musket shot of present-day IKEA....
Events
Two opportunities to learn about University City’s future
Our 2014 Economic Development Report revealed $2.4 billion in new investment across University City. How might this dramatic growth redefine us? You can explore that topic with UCP Executive Director Darlene Heater at two events: On July 8 at the Levine Museum of the...
Join the fun and help our YMCA and greenways at Saturday’s King Tiger 5K
University City’s premiere 5K race takes off Saturday morning down Mallard Creek Church Road with a dozen or so baby buggies in the lead and hundreds of runners and walkers on their tails! It’s the 11th annual King Tiger 5K and kids’ Tiger Trot – presented by Novant...
Best football game this summer takes place Saturday in University City
You can wait until fall for the next Panthers game – or catch summer’s hottest football ticket this Saturday right here in University City. Ex-Panther Kemp Rasmussen and his fellow Cobras – all members of public-safety departments – seek to avenge their 2013 national...
2 weekends of crafts, food and fun in University City
University City will have not one but two spring festivals to enjoy over the next two weeks! Start with Spring Fling, 11-4 Saturday at the Shoppes at Worthington on Harris Boulevard. “It’ll be like a big block party,” says co-organizer Dominica Clementi. Then on May...
Innovation takes center stage Thursday at Charlotte Venture Challenge conference
If innovation, technology and the next big opportunity excite you, you need tickets for Thursday’s Charlotte Venture Challenge entrepreneurship conference. “Anyone who wants to see the most promising early stage companies or who wants to learn how entrepreneurs can...
It’s April! That means free Thursday concerts at University Place!
Balmy April evenings have returned, and you know what that means – Free Thursday evening concerts return to the lake at University Place! These are great events for all ages, and the performances will be memorable. This Thursday from 6-9, Skate Rink Jukebox will rock...