It’s nearly the weekend and our calendar here in Davidson has sports, theater, music and more. Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” concludes its run this weekend.
Soprano sensations Annie Rhodes and Jenny Giduz will perform Saturday evening at the college. Fundraisers this weekend include a pet show on the green benefit for breast cancer organized by 10-year-old Ally Miller, a blood drive at St. Alban’s, and a tasting extravaganza benefiting Habitat for Humanity. All that plus live music at Summit Coffee and the Saturday morning farmer’s market.
WEEKEND OF JULY 30-AUG 2
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Marie Reid and Rick Edmiston
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones & The Pocket.
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Bloodmobile. All blood collected will be used in the surrounding community. Walk-ins welcome. For details or to make an appointment, call Jeff Ready, 704-896-2625 or email jsready@mi-connection.com.
Ally Miller organized Saturday's pet show fundraiser.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Village Green – “Ally’s Think Pink Dog Show: A Day for Rae,” hosted by NASCAR radio and TV personality Doug Rice with special guests NHRA driver Doug Herbert and Dr. Ginger. A dog show for area people pets with costume contests, pet care education, games and more. All dogs and owners are asked to wear pink. Registration is $10, and proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event was organized by Davidson Elementary 10-year-old Ally Miller to help a friend’s mother. (See our previous coverage by clicking here.) To register visit thinkpink2009.wetpaint.com or email gracefuldeer21@hotmail.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rusty Knox.
Annie Rhodes and Jenny Giduz sing Saturday.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 7:30 p.m., Lingle Chapel, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Road and Main Street – Recital of classical art songs, duets, and opera arias by Jenny Giduz and Annie Rhodes, two of north Mecklenburg’s most talented young sopranos. Works include songs by Purcell, Handel, Schubert, Mozart, Gounod, and Faure. Pianist Theresa Woody is accompanist. Free. For further information about the program, call 704-770-6914.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2-6 p.m., Havana Social Club, Cornelius – “Tastes for Habitat” fund-raiser for Our Towns Habitat Women Build. Specialty chefs, dance lessons and a silent auction. Tickets $25. Details: womenbuild@ourtownshabitat.org, or Lynn Harriman, 704-575-2870. www.ourtownshabitat.org.
THEATER AND FILM
Maret Seitz (left) is Corie and Christian Love plays Paul in Davidson Community Players' "Barefoot in the Park," opening Thursday. (Bill Giduz photo)
THROUGH AUG. 2, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” directed by Alan Poindexter. July 30, 31, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m., Aug. 2, 2 p.m. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter return from their honeymoon ready to start their new life together, but things don’t go as planned. Their apartment doesn’t meet their standards and their neighbors are quirky. It’s a heart warming comedy about sacrifices, new beginnings, and not letting things get in the way of what matters. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Info and tickets: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or 704-892-7918. See also Emmaline Harvey’s July 24 review, including a list of local celebrities making cameo appearances in the show.
TUESDAY, JULY 28, dusk, Ben & Jerry’s, 202 S. Main St. – Free outdoor movie on the wall, “Mall Cop.” Come early for trivia and games. Movie begins at dusk.
OCT. 8-25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
GALLERIES & ART EVENTS
MONDAYS, 6-9 p.m., Creative Art Exchange, Cornelius – open figure drawing sessions, hosted by David Smith. $10 model fee. Contact davidbsmith@bellsouth.net to be added to the notification list.
SUMMIT COFFEE, 128 S. Main St. – “COLORCOrroDED,” an exhibit of new paintings by Ana Kozhevnikova.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, Main and Griffith streets – through Aug. 7, summer exhibition: “The Davidson College Permanent Art Collection: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions.” Hours: Weekdays, 11-4. Details on the college website.
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – July 20 to Aug. 28: Children’s Arts Project and Creative Art Exchange summer exhibit “Kids Create,” with work by participants in summer camps. Gallery is open Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – “The Summer Show,” featuring new works by gallery artists. Through August the gallery will offer rotating original art by all the gallery regulars, with major exhibits by impressionist Dee Beard Dean, expressionist Charlotte Foust, landscapes by Susan Jennings and Ray Byram, folk art by Addie James, whimsical collages by Betsey Hampton, and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. For more information call 704-895-1213 and visit the website at www.merrilljennings.com
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 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.
WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays/Mondays. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com.
Photos by Doug Vinez at So Alive.
SO ALIVE! GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – “This is Africa,” an exhibit of photos by Doug Vinez. Also, new work from Larry Dukes, Jenny Kiker, Ryan Blythe, Jason Hendrickson, Michael Joe Moore, and Nora Bouknight. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 10-2; Sunday, 12-2; and by appointment. Info: mary@soalive.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Library summerDavidson public library branch, on the Village Green, has a variety of programs in the works this summer. Check out as the list is updated on the library’s blog, CLICK HERE> |
Summer CampsOpenings are still available for several area summer camps, including the Davidson Art Camp, which starts in August, and several Town of Davidson camps. CLICK HERE |
ONGOING EVENTS
50+ COFFEE CLUB, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. – Join the 50-Plus Coffee Club, meeting every Wednesday. It’s a relaxing social environment where you can meet old and new friends. Coffee, games, newspapers and pastries provided. No registration required, just show up! Info: 704-892-3349.
CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, first and third Wednesdays each month, 7-8:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Individuals coping with an illness or who have family members coping with an illness welcome. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Facilitators Mark and Gayle Olenik provide resources to help you cope and work toward a new beginning. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care.
NOW WHAT? GRIEF BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR, second Saturday each month, 9:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregational Care House, 262 South St. – If you are coping with the loss of a loved one for one year or more, we welcome you to join. Janet McKee and Bryan Readling will facilitate. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.
DAVIDSON DASH SHUTTLE BUS – Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Town of Davidson has begun service on a weekly shuttle bus called Davidson Dash. The bus will visit downtown, South Main Street, Sadler Square and the Harris Teeter shopping center near Exit 30. Cost: $1 per roundtrip. To reserve a space, call the recreation department before noon on the Friday before, 704-892-3349 or sign up on the recreation department website, d-recs.org. More information in our Jan. 8 news report, Town plans a weekly shuttle bus for seniors.
