Tomorrow, Thurs.,  Aug. 14, the U.S. National Whitewater Center will begin its Take it Outside concert series,  which features different performers every Thursday through Oct. 30. The center will also offer food and drink specials.  All shows begin at 7 p.m.  U.S. National Whitewater Center, 820 Hawfield Road. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

Aug. 14 - 74 Southbound

Aug. 21 - The Holdouts

Aug. 28 - Sol Driven Train

Sept. 4 - The Turnstiles

Sept. 11 - Valor Band

Sept. 18 - The Loose Lugnuts

Sept. 25 - Trixie Loves Speed

Oct. 2 - Shadow of the Hat

Oct. 9 - Truckstop Preachers

Oct. 16 - Dub Axxess

Oct. 23 - Orange Crush

Oct. 30 - Moonshine Racers