We’ve got a tasty menu of activities in and around Davidson over the next few days, from a lecture by Iranian-American scholar Haleh Esfandiari to a Davidson men’s soccer game against South Carolina. The music lineup is interesting as well, with tunes at local cafes and restaurants and a Friday afternoon outdoor “Jam Thingy” by Davidson College’s symphony and jazz ensemble. On Sunday afternoon, the college hosts a classical Indian concert. And to cap the weekend, the season’s final Concert on the Green Sunday evening with Rusty Knox and other local musicians. Check out the full schedule below, as well as a list of what’s coming up in town next week.
If you’re downtown Saturday morning, stop by the grand opening of Davidson College’s Cats on Main souvenir and clothing shop. And don’t forget the Davidson Farmers Market from 8 to noon, next to Town Hall.
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WEEKEND OF SEPT. 24-27
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Main Street Books Story Time for kids 5 years and under. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Information: 704-892-6841.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 4:30 p.m., Chambers Building Room 3155 – Karen Neander, professor of philosophy at Duke University, speaks on “Picture Theories of Mental Content.” Details: 704-894-2218.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 5:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Lecture by Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, Iranian-American scholar and the director of The Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. Her areas of expertise include democratic developments in the Middle East, Middle Eastern women’s issues and contemporary Iranian intellectual currents and politics. She was jailed by the Iranian government in summer 2007 and has written a book about her experience, “My Prison, My Home: One Woman’s Story of Captivity in Iran.” The event is free and open to the public. Details on the college website.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Andy Wood. Info: 704-895-9090
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music with “Phil.” Details: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2:30 p.m., Davidson College, Martin Lecture Hall B25 – Chemistry Colloquium: Professor Michael C. Fitzgerald, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Duke University, will present a lecture on “A Mass Spectrometry-Based Protein-Ligand Binding Assay with Proteomic Potential.” Refreshments served in Martin Lobby at 2 p.m. For more information, call 704-894-2307.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 5 p.m., Davidson College sculpture garden, between Little Library and Chambers Hall – First “Jam Thingy,” a casual outdoor concert featuring Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble, playing “a hodgepodge of music.” Free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 6 p.m., Davidson College Belk Turf Field – Women’s field hockey vs. New Hampshire.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, South Main Square, 416 S. Main St. – Weekly Party on the Porch with live music: Clyde Derberry.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson men’s soccer vs. South Carolina.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music with From a Second. Details: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones & The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 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, SEPT. 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., CVS store at 127 S. Main St. – The CVS store in downtown Davidson holds the third of six Saturday Easter Seals Car Wash sessions, through Oct. 10, with hotdogs and drinks available for $1 each starting at 10 a.m. Carwashes will be available for a donation to the Easter Seal program, which provides hope for people with disabilities.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cats on Main Shop, 131 N. Main St. – Grand opening of this new Davidson College clothing and souvenirs shop on Main Street. Prizes and refreshments, as well as “Wildcat Suprises.” Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. with Davidson College President Tom Ross.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – The Children’s Schoolhouse 28th annual Fall Carnival, with games, prizes, a rock climbing wall, pony rides, bouncing house and giant slide. Plus, the ever-popular Cake Walk. All proceeds benefit the cooperative preschool in Huntersville. www.thechildrensschoolhouse.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Free seminar on solar energy for homeowners, presented by Argand Energy. Info about home solar electric and hot water systems as well as tax credits, from a company that supplies equipment.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 1 p.m., Davidson College cemetery, North Main Street – Sons of Confederate Veterans Lt. General D.H. Hill Confederate Camp No. 2106 of Mooresville holds a ceremony and dedication. Hill was a Confederate General and Davidson College professor, who died on Sept. 25, 1889. (More about the general on the website of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rick Spreitzer. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music with Jason Marcum. Details: 704-987-2022.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 3:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Classical Indian music concert. Jayanthi Kumaresh will play the veena, an Indian string instrument, accompanied by Arjun Kumar on mridangam. General admission tickets are $15, or $12 for seniors, and free for students and members of the Classical Music Association of Charlotte. Call 704-894-2848 for information.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 6-8 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents a Concert on the Green, with local singer songwriter Rusty Knox. Picnic contest theme: Most Unique … stand up and stand out. www.downtowndavidson.org
THEATER AND FILM
MONDAY, SEPT. 21, to SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, various Charlotte locations – 2009 Charlotte Film Festival, with daily screenings, receptions, “brew and view” events, and a weekend awards receptions. Schedule online at charlottefilmfestival.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union, 900 Room – Film discussion: “The Matrix.” Neil Lerner, associate professor of music, Dave Petterson, assistant professor of French, and Dave Robb, professor of philosophy, will offer their perspectives on the 1999 film “The Matrix.” Free.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, SEPT. 27-28, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. Auditions for Davidson Community Players’ December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Times: 6 p.m. for youth, 7 p.m. for adults, consisting of cold readings from the script. Bring a resume or list of theater experience, a recent picture and a list of conflicts for the October-December time period. Callbacks will be Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.; rehearsals begin Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Requires 9 or 10 men, 7 or 8 women and 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls). www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
OCT. 8-25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
OCT. 23-25 and OCT. 30-31, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The Davidson College Theatre Department’s 2009-10 Mainstage Series begins with “Tartuffe” by Moliere, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by theater professor Ann Marie Costa. Performances Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31 at 8 p.m., Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. (Recommended for ages 13 and up.) Admission $15, seniors $11, faculty/staff $9, students $6. Details: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
NOV. 11-14, Cunningham Theater Center Barber Theater – Davidson College theater department presents “Alice in Wonderland,” script by the Manhattan Theatre Project under the direction of Andre Gregory. Directed by Davidson senior Samantha Karlin. An innovative adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s uproarious books is aimed at adults as it brings out the classic stories’ darkness, surreality and loopy humor. Shows Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Details on the college website.
DEC. 3-20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
MARCH 23-28, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The Davidson College Theatre Department’s 2009-10 Mainstage Series concludes with “Leading Ladies,” by Ken Ludwig, directed by theater professor Mark Sutch. Performances March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m., March 26-27 at 8 p.m., and March 28 at 2 p.m. Admission $15, seniors $11, faculty/staff $9, students $6. Details: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
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.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, 315 N. Main St., at Griffith St. – Through Oct. 7: “2009 Studio Art Faculty Exhibition” with etchings of human forms by Herb Jackson, bronze models of monumental public art sculptures by Cort Savage and prints and video by Rebekah Tolley. Also through Oct. 7, “Cristina Toro: Alive on the Intricate Earth Under Trees,” in the Smith Gallery, with paintings by the Puerto Rico-born artist from upstate NY. Hours: Weekdays, 11-4.
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Oct. 30: paintings by Manny Rashet. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org
LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Through Nov. 12, 2009 Fall Show. Opening reception Friday, Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.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
DAVIDSON TOWN HALL Atrium Gallery, 216 S. Main St. – Through Oct. 24 Photographs by Dana Pianowski and metal sculpture by Rich Nossell. Ms. Pianowski, of Davidson, has studied at Parsons School of Design and International Center of Photography in New York. Mr. Nossell is a native of Long Island, N.Y., who now lives in Huntersville and makes custom furniture. Open weekdays during Town Hall hours, and other times during Town Hall events.
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Through Sept. 29, an exhibit of gallery artists to celebrate the gallery’s 20th year. 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.
SANCTUARY GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – 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.
See our Aug. 28 “Art News” column for a report from the Faculty Exhibition opening at Davidson and more news from local galleries.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Library programsDavidson public library branch, on the Village Green, has a variety of programs for kids and adults. Check out as the list is updated on the library’s blog, CLICK HERE> Cornelius public library branch now has a blog, too. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> School calendarRead more about key dates in local schools, from curriculum nights to beautification projects to fund-raisers, in Laurie Dennis’s most recent School Notes. |
GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS
LAKE NORMAN TEEN COUNCIL – Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? Join our newly established LKN Teen Council for middle and high school students. Provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises, and teen trips. Upcoming: a Halloween fundraiser, holiday festivals, service projects, state youth conferences, and more. Limited to 40 teens so don’t miss your chance. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month through Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., for pre-meeting activity, then 7:15 p.m. meeting. At Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. Supported by the Parks and Recreation Departments of Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. Details: 704-892-3349 or www.d-recs.org.
JUST MOVED – A 13-week group for folks who are new to the area or who want to connect with others, began Thursday, Sept. 10. New to the area? Not really new, but still feel new? Learn to laugh again. Meet some great new friends. Get acquainted with the Lake Norman area. Debbie Lovvorn and Janet Mowery will facilitate this 13-week group for women new to the area. The group will meet Thursdays from 10–11:45 a.m. in Room 216/218 of the Alexander Education Building of Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street, Davidson. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277.
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green, offers story times for todders to preschoolers. “Yearlings” is for toddlers 12-24 months, alternate Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., (about 15-20 minute programs). Dates: Oct. 1 and 15, Nov. 5 and 19. Preschool storytime, a 30-minute story time with books, finger games, and music, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 10:15 a.m. Jumping Jacks, a 20-30-minute story time for 2 year olds, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE, Sept. 10 to Nov. 1, Rural Hill Farm, Neck Road, Huntersville – You and your group or family can find your way through this challenging cornfield maze, and learn about local history. Sponsored by Rural Hill and the Catawba Valley Scottish Society. Open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket at 5). Flashlight Mazes: Sept. 18, Oct. 9, 23 & 30, tickets on sale 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter the flashlight maze from 7 pm – 8 pm. Bring your own flashlight. Admission: $10 for adults 13-plus, $7 youth 5-12, 4 and under free. Details: www.ruralhill.net
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. The group will meet twice monthly to offer education, fellowship, support, and family fun for those considering, in the process of or at home with adopted children. Register and request child care by calling the church office, 704-892-8277. Questions? Call Cheryl Mahony at 704-895-8043.
MS SUPPORT GROUP – Meets third Friday of the month at 10 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, Room 218. It’s a casual round-table discussion for those facing life with MS. On Oct. 16, they’ll host Dr. Michael Kaufman, who will answer questions.
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.
CALENDARS ON THE WEB
DAVIDSONNEWS.NET SCHOOL CALENDAR – Laurie Dennis’s most recent listing of school events, see our “schools” category. CLICK HERE>
DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page.
DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/
DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/.
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org
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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