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Jim Alberti and his Alberti Flea Circus, at the library Thursday.

Updated, July 22 at 1 p.m.

A two-day public planning workshop is scheduled this week on a proposed mixed-use development at the Metrolina Warehouse off Jackson Street and for the proposed Davidson commuter rail station master plan. Meanwhile, Davidson Community Players offers up its latest production, the comedy “Lend Me a Tenor,” beginning Thursday. The Alberti Flea Circus performs Thursday at the public library. Meanwhile, Ben & Jerry’s free movie series continues Friday with “Shrek the Third” and they’ll have a fund-raising pet party on Saturay. For details about those programs and more …

Also, local Celtic and folk musician Kate Minogue will make a farewell appearance at Summit Coffee Saturday night, 8-11, before a move to Boston. She’ll be outdoors on the Summit patio (weather-permitting) with a cast of fellow musicians, including Billy Jones, Kelley Gardner, June Benfield and Tim Helfrich.

WEEK OF JULY 21-27

MONDAY, JULY 21, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - 10:15 a.m., preschool story time with books, games, stories and music. Also, 11 a.m., “Jumping Jacks” story time for 2-year-olds. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 10 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - “Paws to Read,” a reading program for K-5 kids. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 4 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - “The Chatroom,” a reading group for teens and pre-teens. This month’s pick is “The Dreamwalker’s Child,” by Steve Voake. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.

A workshop Wednesday and Thursday will start planning for a mixed-use project on the Metrolina Warehouse site (above). Also, CATS and town officials will host a follow-up session Tuesday on plans for a commuter rail station on Jackson Street.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, JULY 23-24, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. - Two-day public planning workshop for a proposed mixed-use development on the 5.5-acre site of the Metrolina Warehouse, Depot and Jackson streets, downtown.  Also included, discussion of the commuter rail station master plan. Schedule: Wed., 6 p.m., site visit, followed by a presentation and discussion; Thurs., 9 a.m., open studio to work on design ideas; Thurs. 7 p.m., presentation of work in progress. Details: Davidson Planning Department, 704-940-9627 or Tim Keane, principal with planning firm Keane & Co., 843-452-8818. See also our July 9, 2008 preview “Planning workshop July 23-24 for old warehouse site.”

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - Jim Alberti brings his Alberti Flea Circus to town, combining storytelling and performance in a program designed to get kids reading. The Alberti Flea Circus traces its roots to a family show going back to the 19th century and is one of the few national touring flea circuses. For families, elementary and preschool kids. 45 minutes. Free. Details: Beverly Swanson, 704-892-8557.

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream parking lot, 202 S. Main St. - Ben & Jerry’s free summer movie series continues with “Shrek the Third.” Also, movie and Ben & Jerry’s trivia, name that tune contests and prizes. Festivities begin at 7, movie starts at dusk. Free, but bring a canned food donation for Loaves & Fishes pantry. Details: 704-892-0604. Future movies Aug. 11 (”Cars”), Aug. 25 (”National Treasure”), Aug. 26 (”The Water Horse”), Aug. 28 (”Finding Nemo”), Aug. 29 (”Monsters Ink”).

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, 202 S. Main St. - Pet Party, to raise money and awareness for the Adkins Pet Center in Lincolnton. Ben & Jerry’s will donated 20 percent of sales during the event to support the center’s pet rescue efforts. Dogs and puppies from the center will be on hand, and information will be available about adoption. Co-sponsored by Ben & Jerry’s and Davidson Pet Sitters.

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 8 a.m. to noon, beside Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. - Weekly Davidson Farmers Market, with fresh local produce and meats, baked items, flowers and other goods. Details and a listing of this week’s farmers and vendors: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. Market continues Saturdays through October.

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. - Live music with Kate Minogue, in a farewell to Davidson appearance before her move to Boston. With Kelley Gardner, Billy Jones, June Benfield, Tim Helfrich.

THEATER

JULY 24-AUG. 3, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College - Davidson Community Players’ production of “Lend Me a Tenor,” For tickets, call 704-892-7918 or 704-372-1000, or purchase online at www.carolinatix.org. Details: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or 704-892-7953. Shows are July 24-26 and July 31 to Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., Aug. 3 matinee at 2 p.m.

GALLERY OPENINGS & ART EVENTS
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERY, 463 S. Main St. - Group show “Artists Celebrate Spring,” with abstracts, landscapes and florals by Susan Jennings, Kenneth Nelson, Betsey Hampton, Tyler Strouth, Ray Byram, Lauren DiBennedetto, Paul Keysar and Gail Little. Regular hours: Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 704-895-1213.

Paintings by Elizabeth Bradford, opening Aug. 16 at Christa Faut Gallery.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius - “Two Mile Radius,” an exhibit of new paintings by Elizabeth Bradford, opens iwth a reception Saturday, Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m. It’s Ms. Bradford’s tenth exhibit at the galerly also the gallery’s 20th anniversary. Nearly all the images in this show are from within a two-mile radius of the Bradford Farm, east of Davidson. Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Information: www.christafautgallery.com or 704-892-5312.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• MONDAY, JULY 28, noon, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - Lunch & A Movie program featuring “James and the Giant Peach,” 79 mins. For all ages. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 1, and SATURDAY, AUG. 2, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane - Beth Shalom of Lake Norman inaugurates its new residence at St. Alban’s with a series of events. Fri., 6:15 p.m., Hawaiian Shirt Night Shabbat service followed by catered dinner. Sat., 9 a.m., adult and children’s services followed by Kiddush luncheon. Sat. 8 p.m., adult education. For reservations (by July 30) or more information, RSVP@BSLKN.org. More information on the web: www.bslkn.org.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 11 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green - “Breaking Dawn” lock-in, an overnight reading program for fans of the “Twilight” series. For teens, middle-school and high school students. To register: 704-892-8557.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius - “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring Dry Fork Ramblers. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577.
• SUNDAY, AUG. 3, 6-8 p.m., Village Green - Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green, with The Startdusters Swing Band. Free. Bring a picnic: this week’s award will be for “silliest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 7-9 p.m., home of Rev. Brenda Tapia, 101 Mallard Court - Dinner and a book with the Rev. Brenda Tapia and Ruth Pittard. They’ll lead a discussion of “The Shack” by William P. Young, and serve a home-cooked dinner. A $20 charge will cover dinner and dessert; please RSVP to Brenda by Aug. 5 at 704-892-8926. Bring your copy of the book to the discussion. Limited to the first 8 people who register.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius - “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring the “Prograssive Y’allternative” sounds of local bluegrass band Moonshine Racers. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 16, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius - “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring Southern Junction. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577
• SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius - “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring local bluegrass band Davidson Express. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577
• SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 6-8 p.m., Village Green - Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green with The Bad Daddies. Free. Picnic theme: “funkiest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• SATURDAY, AUG. 30, 7:30 p.m., and SUNDAY, AUG. 31, 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall - annual Family Vaudeville Extravaganza, emceed by The Great Fettucini (Steve Langley of Huntersville) and including juggler Michael Karras, Japanese diabolo master Tempei, comedy magician Chris Hannibal and silent comic “Mr. Robb” Zeiser. Saturday night’s show is part of the 19th annual Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival on the Village Green that morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets to the Family Vaudeville Extravaganza are $5, available online anytime at www.davidson.edu/tickets or beginning Aug. 21 by phone at 704-894-2135.
• SUNDAY, SEPT 7, 6-8 p.m., Village Green - Concert on the Green, with the hometown bluegrass band Davidson Express. Free. Bring a picnic - they’ll give an award for “most colorful.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 4 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. - “Gospels and Spirituals” concert with performances by the Adult and Youth Music Ministries of the church. Followed by an ice cream social in the Fellowship Hall. Donations accepted, with proceeds benefiting a new “Music Academy” outreach program for children in the Lake Norman area. More information is available by calling Kevin Turner, director of music and worship, 704-892-8277, ext. 281, or by email at kturner@davidsonumc.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 6-8 p.m., Village Green - Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Band play the season’s finale Concert on the Green. Free. Bring a picnic: they’ll have a contest for “most collegiate.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org

CALENDARS ON THE WEB

TOWN OF DAVIDSON - Listings of public meetings, citizens committee meetings and other town events are available on the town website, http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/

DAVIDSON COLLEGE - For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page.

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - http://davidsonumc.changemywebsite.com/calendar.asp

DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Calendar of events. http://www.dcpc.org/article83232.htm

DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH - Events calendar on Charlotte-Mecklenburg public library’s PLCMC.org website.

ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar - http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/

ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD - http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html

LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR - online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/

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