A drag show was canceled at this Lake Norman brewery. Here's why it didn't stop regulars

When death threats and viral harassment forced Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, NC, to cancel a sold-out drag brunch fundraiser, owner Teri Lippy refused to let fear take over. Despite the backlash, loyal regulars packed the taproom to prove that local support runs deeper than online hate. Watch how this Lake Norman neighborhood staple rallied behind its staff and protected its inclusive community space.

By Charlotte Observer

Published September 15, 2026

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