It’s another busy week ahead in Davidson, with a big dedication ceremony today at Davidson College for the new Vann Center for Ethics, featuring an appearance by the National Football League commissioner, Roger Goodell. Tonight brings the annual meeting of the Davidson Lands Conservancy. Town Board members have a mini-retreat and orientation Thursday, and Thursday night brings a public workshop meeting on the Town Comprehensive.
Davidson’s men’s basketball team is on the road for the Charleston Classic tournament, beginning with a game against South Florida Thursday at 7. The women play Friday at N.C. State and again Sunday at William & Mary.
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WEEK OF NOV. 16-22
MONDAY, NOV. 16, Davidson College – Davidson College will dedicate its new Vann Center for Ethics with a day of events. The celebration will begin with a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. outside the Vann Center for Ethics, in Eumenean Hall. At 7 p.m., Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League and leading athletic reformer, will offer brief remarks and then take questions in a discussion in Duke Family Performance Hall. This event will be moderated by David Perry, director of the Vann Center for Ethics. Both events are open to the public. Free tickets are required for Roger Goodell’s evening presentation; tickets are limited to two per person and may be picked up at the Alvarez College Union Ticket Office weekdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more info, see the college calendar and also our Nov. 13 preview article, “NFL chief to speak at ethics center dedication Mon.”
MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road – Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Community Relations Council presents Dr. Daniel Gordis, senior vice president of the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem research and education institute, speaks on “Saving Israel: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End.” Dessert reception and book signing follow. Free and open to the public. Details: contact Sarah Kaplan, Community Relations and Israel Affairs Coordinator, at 704-944-6757, or sarah.kaplan@jewishcharlotte.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Davidson Room at The Pines, 400 Avinger Lane – The Davidson Lands Conservancy’s annual meeting will elect officers, recognize accomplishments in open space protection, look at objectives for 2010, and feature a presentation by State Senator Dan Clodfelter. The Senator will address “The Future of Land Conservation in NC.” Free and open to the public. See “At conservancy’s annual meeting Mon., focus on open space.”
MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Union Sprinkle room – Dennis Smith will discuss “A Latin American Pilgrimage: Media, Religion and Culture”. The speaker is a communications specialist with the ecumenical Evangelical Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America in Guatemala City. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 7 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Main Street Readers monthly book discussion, “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Stout. Free.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 7:00 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – The African Students Association, the Dean Rusk Program, the Vann Center for Ethics and the Davidson International Association present Antoinette Sithole. She is curator of the Hector Pieterson Museum in Soweto, South Africa, and sister of Hector Pieterson who, at age 12, was the youngest person killed by the apartheid government. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Design Review Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes review of a wall sign for Sanctuary of Davidson, 108 S. Main St., a review of historic preservation design guidelines, and a review of a sign application from Brenda Pressley CPA, 116 S. Main St. Agenda on the town website.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info: 704-895-9090.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection cable system headquarters, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – MI-Connection board of directors meeting.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Norman Chamber offices, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Davidson Town Board 2009 new commissioner orientation and mini-retreat. Public meeting. Info in our Nov. 16 preview report.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Yearlings” story time for toddlers 12-24 months (about 15-20 minute program).
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building Room 1062 – George Lamming will speak on “Haiti, Cuba, and the American Experience.” He is a renowned poet, novelist, essayist, cultural critic and statesman from Barbados. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7 p.m., Charleston, S.C. – Davidson men’s basketball at Charleston Classic tournament, vs.South Florida. Second- and third-round games are Friday and Sunday. Details: DavidsonWildcats.com.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Comprehensive Plan public workshop, the latest in a yearlong series of meetings helping the town develop a new plan to guide future growth and decisionmaking. Open to the public. Agenda on the town website. See also our Nov. 12 item, “Nov. 19 workshop takes another look at townwide plan.”
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Joshua Panda Band. Info: 704-895-9090.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20 and SATURDAY, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mt. Zion UMC, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius – Mt. Zion hosts the Crafts and Gifts Show 2009. Event includes holiday photos, silent auction, country store, cafe and over 30 regional artists, crafters and gifts and accessories dealers. Proceeds to benefit church ministry and community.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 7 p.m., Raleigh – Davidson women’s basketball at N.C. State.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, NOV. 21 , 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market special holiday market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items in preparation for Thanksgiving. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Green, 119 South Main Street – Davidson College fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts the Davidson Turkey Trot, a 5k to benefit the Free Clinic of Our Towns at Ada Jenkins. Participants must register by Nov. 19. $15 registration fee includes T-shirt. For more information and to register, visit Active.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Davidson and Cornelius neighborhoods – Rake-A-Thon 2009. Davidson College students with the campus Habitat for Humanity chapter will be raking lawns at homes in the area as a community service and fund-raiser for their next Habitat home build. A $15 donation is suggested. If you’d like your lawn raked, email Zaynah Johnson at zajohnson@davidson.edu with name, phone number and day request. See also our latest “Fund-Raisers” column for a photo and details.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, THROUGH NOV. 22, 10 to 5:30 p.m., Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – 16th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival, a 22-acre festival of food, fun and entertainment. With a cast of more than 500 costumed characters, games, jousting, shops, crafts and performances on 10 stages. Details: RenFestInfo.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 2 p.m., Williamsburg, Va. – Davidson women’s basketball at William & Mary.
THEATER AND FILM
DEC. 3-20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm, Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 5 at 4 pm matinee (Christmas in Davidson), Dec. 6, 12, 13 & 20 at 2 pm. Tickets $17 adults, $15 students and seniors (65+). Reservations: 704-892-7918 or carolinatix.org. More information about the theater company: 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. – Exhibit through Dec. 9. “Picturing Davidson: Bill Giduz and His First 30 Years,” an exhibit of photographs by longtime college news office writer and photographer Bill Giduz. Also through Dec. 9, “Staring,” an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Doug Auld and Chris Rush, photographs of Weegee, Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, and work by other artists. For more information click here. See David Boraks’s Oct. 15 preview of the show, “30 years in Davidson, through the eyes of Bill Giduz.”
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Dec. 23: “Teaching Talents,” an exhibit with works by talented instructors and staff of The Community Arts Project. Also, now registering for winter session classes. Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, contact the Cornelius Arts Center online at corneliusartscenter.org or Details: 704-896-8823.
LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Nov. 16 to Jan. 8 – 2009 Small Works Exhibit and Sale. Works will be on display daily during business hours, and also during Christmas in Davidson: December 3-5, 6-9 p.m. with awards announced on Dec. 5 at 8:00 p.m. Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org.
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – 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. – Paintings by Jane Ellithorpe. Open weekdays during Town Hall hours, and other times during Town Hall events.
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. Special event Friday, Nov. 13, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2-6 p.m.: Lithography demonstration by John Furches of Elkin. Mr. Furches will be printing a historic Davidson landmark lithograph on site. During the demonstrations, a Yadkin Valley wine tasting to benefit Davidson Cornelius Day Care. Also, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Charles cooking class; 12 spots available. Call Chef Charles to register, 704-423-8300. Gallery hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com.
SANCTUARY GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – Fine art and handmade crafts by local artists. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 fund-raisers to theater to seminars, in Laurie Dennis’s most recent School Notes. |
- MONDAY, NOV. 23, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson Concert Choir performs Mozart’s “Requiem.” The choir includes students as well as faculty and community voices. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 for seniors, $5 for youth under 18. Preview on the college website, “Student singers and community choristers tune up.”
- TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Town Board monthly work session. Agenda to be announced, on the town website.
- WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Annual Jack Burney Community Service Award reception and breakfast, honoring this year’s recipient, Jane Ellithorpe. Music by the North Mecklenburg Moravian Band. More in our Nov. 16 report, “Ellithorpe to receive town’s 2009 Jack Burney Award”
- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 7 p.m., Canon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – In this event entitled “Funding a College Education” parents will learn strategies to cover the rising costs of college through scholarships and financial aid. Matthew Proto, Director of Scholar Selection with the Morehead-Cain Foundation at UNC-Chapel Hill and Chad Spencer, Senior Assistant Dean at Davidson College, will speak. For more details and to RSVP,
see the school website. - THURSDAY, DEC. 3 to SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 6-9 p.m., downtown Davidson – Christmas in Davidson community festival. Main Street closed for strolling and shopping. Santa will be there, and the Village Green stage hosts performances. Vendors sought. For more info on becoming a vendor, see the town website.
- THURSDAY, DEC. 3 to SUNDAY, DEC. 6, Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, Concord Road – The church’s Global Missions program hosts a holiday “Ten Thousand Villages” sale during Christmas in Davidson (Thurs.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.) and Sunday morning. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit organization that markets fair-trade hand-crafted products from artisans in 36 countries. A portion of the proceeds go to global missions.
- FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church sanctuary, Concord Road and Main Street – Christmas Handbell Concert, with the church handbell choirs and a local flute choir. Program includes favorites, a sing-along, and Spanish carols. Free.
- SATURDAY, DEC. 5 , 9 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 a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
- SATURDAY, DEC. 5 , 2:30-5 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture (PARC) Department presents Holiday Celebration 2009. The event includes music, family friendly activities, a visit from Santa, holiday-themed crafts and cookie decorating, perfomances from members of the Cornelius Youth Orchestra and a Magic Show. Photo opportunities available with Santa. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160, or visit www.corneliuspr.org www.corneliuspr.org
- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture (PARC) Department presents Cocoa with Santa. Drop in with your preschool-aged child (4 and under) for a visit with Santa and a cup of hot cocoa. Children can participate in holiday-themed activities and spend time with Santa in a fun and relaxing environment. Photo opportunities available at this free event. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160, or visit www.corneliuspr.org www.corneliuspr.org
- SUNDAY, DEC. 13, noon-3 p.m., Mooresville Town Square, corner of Brawley School Road and Williamson Road – Beth Shalom of Lake Norman hosts the Annual Hanukkah celebration. The event includes free food, drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, water), Hanukkah crafts including children’s art projects, singing, music, and the lighting of the outdoor menorah. Free and open to the public. For more information see Beth Shalom’s website..
- SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents The Beggar Boys, featuring Kate Minogue. A portion of the proceeds from this concert benefit Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Details: 704-941-0650. www.saintalbans-davidson.org/musicatstalbans.htm.
- MONDAY, DEC. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – The Cannon School will welcome families of elementary school-age children to a “Young Children and Sports” program that will explore the benefits of playing multi-sports and the dangers of specialization. For more details and to RSVP,
see the school website. - SATURDAY, DEC. 19 , 9 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 in preparation for the holidays. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
- BEGINNING SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 2010 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items will be open every other Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
- THURSDAY, JAN. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Parents with middle school-age children are invited to attend a session on “Successful College Planning” that will feature expert advice on preparing middle school children for college and beyond. For more details and to RSVP,
see the school website. - TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, Davidson College – Davidson Horticultural Symposium “Through the Seasons: A Southern Garden’s Journey.” With Allan Armitage, Pam Baggett, Robin Ripley, W. Gary Smith, William Welch. Details: www.davidsonsymposium.org.
GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS
THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 22, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 to 5:30 p.m., Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – 16th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival, a 22-acre festival of food, fun and entertainment. With a cast of more than 500 costumed characters, games, jousting, shops, crafts and performances on 10 stages. Details: RenFestInfo.com.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 58d2 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/
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Send listings and press releases to us at editor@davidsonnews.net. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number, in case we have questions.
