This weekend in Davidson features the opening of a new art exhibit at the college, a CD release party for Michael Orlando at Summit Coffee, the River Run-based band Vinyl Tap playing at the Brick House, the annual Ada Jenkins fund raising gala and more

WEEKEND OF JAN. 15-18

Peter and Boo Hess of Davidson will hold a reception Thursday, 6-8 p.m., celebrating an exhibit of photos from Nepal. The event will be held at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church congregation house on Concord Road, where the photos are on display through the month of January. The photos help illustrate the positive effects of gifts from the Davidson community on the Nepal Orphans Home. For stories and photos, visit www.nepalorphanshome.net.

Davidson College will host an opening Thursday, starting at 7  p.m. for the new exhibition, “Re/formations: Disability, women and sculpture.”  The exhibition, which runs through Feb. 27, features five female artists who examine disability as a cultural identity.  The opening night reception will feature a panel discussion at the college union,followed by a dessert reception at the Belk Visual Arts Center.

Davidson mandolin player Michael Orlando's new album “what i see” is due out Jan. 15.

Summit Coffee, located at 128 South Main Street, will have live music runs from 8-11 p.m. at the coffee shop’s upstairs stage, featuring the Chicago blues sounds of Matt Walsh on Thursday, the Philip Hamrick Trio (acoustic pop) Friday, and a CD release party for Davidson mandolin player Michael Orlando Saturday.

Davidson AGLOW Community Lighthouse presents “His Banqueting Table” Saturday morning with June Cherry, the former Cornelius AGLOW president. Come at 9:30 for coffee; meeting starts at 10. For more information, call 704-892-8235.

Artist Carmella Jarvi will lead a workshop for artists on “Improving Your Chances with Juried Shows” Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon, at the Creative Art Exchange in Cornelius. The workshop is held in conjunction with Downtown Davidson Inc. and its Art on the Green festival, a juried show in April. Cost $35. Preregistration required by Thursday, Jan. 15. Details: Creative Art Exchange at 704-892-7323 or director@creativeartexchange.org.

The Ada Jenkins Center hosts its Ice 2009 fund-raising gala Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. at the Peninsula Club at Lake Norman. All proceeds benefit the regional community services center and its programs. Sponsorships available. Details: www.adajenkins.org/ice/

Davidson’s own River Run-based group of musicians, Vinyl Tap, will perform at the Brick House Saturday, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.  The group consists of Tammy Dyckman performing lead vocals, Mark Hillman on bass, Doug Miller on guitar and Tony Monticello on drums.

Davidson Community Players are re-staging through Sunday their successful 2007 production of “Driving Miss Daisy” in Charlotte for eight performances.  Shows are at the Spirit Square Duke Energy Theatre in downtown Charlotte. The production includes the original cast of the sold-out Davidson production. Shows are scheduled for Jan. 15-17, 8 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets and information at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center box office, 704-372-1000, or www.carolinatix.org.

SPORTS

Wildcats’ sports this weekend features Davidson men’s basketball at Georgia Southern starting at 3 p.m. Saturday in Statesboro, Georgia. TV: SportSouth. Radio: AM 1350, 610, FM 95.7.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• MONDAY, JAN. 19, Davidson College – Martin Luther King Day events at Davidson College: 9:30 a.m., Walk for Change, from Richardson Stadium to Chambers steps, for a reading of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech; 9:30-11:30 a.m., King Day for Kids at Alvarez College Union, with activities for kids in grades K-5; 11:30, King Day Community Convocation, with Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president of University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Also, there will be a community reception, faculty and student seminars, and a 7 p.m. community celebration in Duke Family Performance Hall (see next item). Details on the college website.
• MONDAY, JAN. 19, 7 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Martin Luther King Day community celebration, featuring Pastor John P. Kee and New Life of Charlotte, Brothers in Christ of Gethesemane Baptist Church of Davidson, The Chosen Disciples of Asheboro, N.C., and Pastor Jeffrey Thomas of Lincolnton. Details on the college website.
• TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Lingle Chapel, Main Street and Concord Road -  Inauguration Day Prayer Service. A 20-minute prayer service in support of the country’s elected leaders, the country, and the world.
• TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Story Time for children 5 and under. Story Time is held twice monthly, on the first and third Tuesday. Future dates Feb. 3, Feb. 17.
• THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., Davidson Public Library branch, on the Village Green – “Guys @ Davidson,”  a club for guys to meet, eat, hang out and talk about books. This month’s selections are “Death Run,’ by Jack Higgins and/or “Spy High”Mission One,” by A.J. Butcher. Copies are available at the branch for check out. Program is for middle school pre-teens and teens. Call 704-892-8557 for more information.
• SATURDAY, JAN. 24, Davidson College Baker Sports Complex – 2008 Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame events. Induction ceremonies begin with a reception at 3:45 p.m., following the women’s basketball game against Appalachian State. That game begins at noon in Belk Arena. A dinner and program will begin at 4:30 p.m., and that’s followed at 7 by the men’s basketball game vs. Wofford. Details about this year’s honorees in our Dec. 16 news item.
• SUNDAY, JAN. 25, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents the Farallon Recorder Quartet. Tickets required. Details on the Music at St. Alban’s website.
• SUNDAY, JAN. 25, 4 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Historical Society presents a free program on “The History of Sports at Davidson College.” Led by Sterling Martin, a 1963 Davidson College graduate and athlete, who retired after over 40 years with the college athletic department and as director of the college’s Lake Campus. For more information, please call 704-892-6022. (NOTE: this program was rescheduled from its original date Jan. 18.)
• MONDAY, JAN. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St. – Davidson Elementary School PTA Too presents a guest speaker lunch, “The Missing Link in Autism, ADD/ADHD, Asthma and Allergies,” with Dr. Anthony Castiglia of Advanced Integrative Medicine, Mooresville. He will address nutrition, supplements, toxicity and chronic disease, immunity, and the “gut-brain” connection.  RSVP by Ja. 22 to Heather Hovis at pinegolf@msn.com or  704-907-9259. Seating limited.
• TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Davidson Elementary School – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools presents a Parent University seession on “Bullying Prevention and Intervention.” Includes an overview of CMS policy and tips on recognizing and preventing bullying. More info on the CMS website, or by calling the school at 980-343-3900.
• TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Organ at Davidson Series continues with a performance by Jane Dimmock Cain, director of music at DCPC. Details in our Organ at Davidson season preview.
• WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2-3:30 p.m., Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. – Davidson Senior Scholars program, with a presentation on “Reporting Community News in the Internet Age” by David Boraks, editor of DavidsonNews.net. Learn about how local news reporting is changing and how it’s staying the same as local newspapers shrink and the Internet becomes a local news source. Free. 704-892-3349.
• WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 4-5 p.m., Davidson  public library branch, on the Village Green – The Chatroom, a book discussion for teens. This month: “Paper Towns” by John Green. Free. Information: 704-416-4000.
• SATURDAY, JAN. 31, noon to 2 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Hall, Lilly Family Gallery – Davidson Housing Coalition fifth annual Souper Bowl, a food tasting fund-raiser with food from area restaurants. Come help choose the best soup by local chefs. Adults $10, students $8, children $5. Details: www.davidsonhousing.org
• TUESDAY, FEB 3, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – 2009 Reynolds Lecture: Author and journalist Eric Schlosser will discuss the American prison system, which is the topic of his current book project. Mr. Schlosser is also author of “Fast Food Nation” and “Reefer Madness.” Free, but tickets will be required. They’ll be available through the college box office in the Alvarez College Union.
• FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church Chapel, Main Street and Concord Road – Free concert of classical music by Vianello Trio, a combo composed of teachers from Masterworks School of the Arts: violinist Karen Geary, cellist Deborah Mishoe, pianist Yoon-Sun Song. Admission: Bring a non-perishable food item.
• SUNDAY, FEB. 15, 3 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Mooresville Concert Series presents folk/bluegrass band Davidson Express in concert. Admission $10, children under 10 $5. Tickets available in advance at the Mack Center,  at the Mooresville Recreation Department office, or by calling 704-662-3334.
• TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Artist Series presents “Mike Super: Magic and Illusion.” Ticket information: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
• SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents countertenor Ian Howell with Tableau: Handel’s Inheritance. They’ll explore the music behind the man who wrote “Messiah.” Tickets required. Details on the Music at St. Alban’s website.
• THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Artist Series presents Celtic Crossroads, a theater concert of invetment arrangements and bass-driven groove in the Celtic tradition. Ticket information: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
• TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Organ at Davidson Series continues with a “Bach Birthday Bash.” Music by Bach accompanies readings from works by Albert Schweitzer. Details in our Organ at Davidson season preview.
• SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents VOX & Friends. Vox is a professional vocal group from Charlotte, led by David Tang. Tickets required. Details on the Music at St. Alban’s website.

OF REGIONAL INTEREST:

• TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North County Regional Library, Huntersville – Family Game Night. Info: 704-416-6000, option 4.
• THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 4 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bethpage Presbyterian Church, 6020 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis – Centralina Council of Governments, Cabarrus County and the city of Kannapolis hold followup public workshops on a transportation and land-use study focusing on the N.C. 3 corridor, which runs between Kannapolis and Mooresville east of Davidson. Details on the Cabbarus County government website.

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