Just a reminder that the Cotton Ketchie Arts Festival is this weekend. Friday evening, August 22 is the Catch a Falling Star Gala at the Charles Mack Citizens Center in downtown Mooresville. The doors open at 6:00 p.m for previewing the works of 38 outstanding artisans from throughout North Carolina whose works include pottery, sculpture, painting, jewelry making, woodturning, and much more. Tickets are still available here at the gallery...$50 each. Call 704-664-4122 for more information. Wine and beer are included, along with heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, and live and silent auctions. You'll want to be a part of this amazing event that benefits the prevention of child abuse. A Taste of Wine on Main Street During the hours of 6-9 p.m, seven downtown merchants will open their shops for this event. A local food vendor and wine supplier will be serving appetizers and wine in each of the seven businesses. Tickets for the event are available at all participating locations....$25 in advance...$30 at the door. St Patirck's Episcopal Church invites you to enjoy an evening in downtown Mooresville while benefiting their local families in need. more » Please Pardon the Construction Downtown Mooresville is the the final phase of the street enhancement project that is scheduled to be completed in November 2008. Parking on Main Street is very limited, but there is ample parking behind the Charles Mack Citizen Center, as well as, in the parking lot directly behind "Cotton" Ketchie's Landmark Galleries on Broad Street that was formerly the Mooresville Ford Dealership. The foreman of the street project has agreed to remove the barricade that divides Main Street during the Arts Festival, so walking traffic will have easier access for the event. Don't miss this opportunity to see the works of some of North Carolina's premier artisans while helping to save the life of a child. more » The Ultimate Playhouse Larry Airey and the Lake Norman Home Builders Association have graciously built and donated this charming child's playhouse to the Cotton Ketchie Arts Festival. The "house" will be on display throughout the weekend...raffle tickets are $10 with all proceeds benefiting the prevention of child abuse. The drawing will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 3:00 p.m. during the festival. The event on Saturday is open to the public from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is free of charge. There will be music, children's art activities, and of course, artist's displays and demonstrations. Don't miss this exciting event in downtown Mooresville. more »