Sisters Frances Blaker of the San Francisco Bay area (left) on recorder and Barbara Krumdieck of Davidson on cello are in the group Ensemble Vermillian, which performs Sunday at St. Alban's.
Our community calendar this week includes a pair of public hearings, on the 2010-11 budgets for the Town of Davidson and the MI-Connection Communications System, free sessions on preventing teen dating violence and family health, and an eagerly awaited premiere of “Sex and the City 2.”
The weekend brings some good music to town. On Saturday and Sunday, the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs its annual spring concert, “Made in America,” at Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall. And on Sunday afternoon, Ensemble Vermillian gives a concert of chamber music by 17th-century composers at St. Alban’s Church.
Also, Cornelius parks & rec and the American Legion will host a Memorial Day ceremony Saturday at Legion Park.
Read on for the details:
AT THE MOVIES
There may be a few “girls’ nights out” this week as the long-awaited premiere of “Sex & the City 2″ arrives in theaters. There’s a sneak peek party and fund-raiser Wednesday in Birkdale, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets are $100 and include admission to a pre-show cocktail party at Dressler’s Restaurant.
Meanwhile, Our Town Cinemas in Davidson will open “Sex & The City 2″ on two screens on Thursday, May 27. Also at Our Town Cinemas, “Racing Dreams” will be held over for another week. The film follows three young racers as they compete in the World Karting Association National Pavement Series. One of the featured drivers is Annabeth Barnes of Statesville, who is now racing Legend and stock cars. (See showtimes at right for details.)
MONDAY
Protecting Teens from Dating Violence, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cornelius Police Department, 21440 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Learn how to protect your teenagers from dating violence. United Family Services, the Cornelius Police Department and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville are partnering to host a free talk for parents and teenagers on dating violence. The discussion will focus on the warning signs of dating violence, available community resources for victims, and ways to keep your teens safe and healthy. Details: Call United Family Services. 704-655-8745.
Hough High Marching Band meeting, 7 p.m., Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Marching Band Orientation meeting for W.A. Hough High, the new public high school that will open in August. All rising 9th, 10th and 11th grade band students and their parents/guardians are welcome.
TUESDAY
Family Health Q&A session, 6:30 p.m., McKinney Academy, 412 Armour St. – McKinney Academy hosts the last event in its wellness lecture series. A panel of 5 experts – including pediatricians, a nutritionist, and an occupational therapist – will answer audience questions on infectious prevention, vitamin supplementation, herbal remedies, ear infections, developmental skills and any questions you’d like to ask. Free and open to the public. If you have a question you would like to ask anonymously, you can email it to nicolemagryta@bellsouth.net and it will be answered during the lecture.
Town Board work session, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Town board work session, including public hearing on 2010-11 budget. Agenda on the town website. See also our May 19 report, “Town budget has no tax hike, but adds trash pickup fee.”
WEDNESDAY
“Sex and the City 2″ sneak peek, 5:30 p.m., Birkdale Village, Huntersville -“Sex and the City 2″ movie premiere sneak peek, to benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. With food, fun, fashion, cocktails, swag bags and “Sex & the City 2,” which attendees will see before everyone else. Tickets $100 includes admission to a pre-show cocktail party at Dressler’s Restaurant, 8630-1A Lindholm Drive, followed by a private screening of the film at Regal Birkdale Stadium 16. Information, contact Bruna Oliveira, 239-823-1105, or BOlivetree@gmail.com.
Community School ‘Holocaust Museum’, 4-8 p.m., Community School of Davidson, 565 Griffith St. – Public viewing for the Community School of Davidson “Holocaust Museum.” This museum is created annually by the school’s sixth graders.
Lower Your Power Bills, 1 p.m., Davidson Parks & Recreation offices, 416 Armour St. – Davidson Senior Scholars present a talk by Katie Shepherd, marketing and communications manager for NC Green Power. NC GreenPower is supported by adding money to your power bills. Ms. Shepherd will talk about alternative energy and how your donations help promote renewable energy and a cleaner environment. More info: 704-892-3349.
Live Music at Summit, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
THURSDAY
MI-Connection board meeting, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection headquarters, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – MI-Connection Communications System board of directors meeting, including a public hearing on the 2010-11 budget. Details: see our May 14, 2010, news story, “MI-Connection publishes budget, sets public hearing”
Main St. Books Story Time, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Join them for stories, songs and lots of fun. Children ages 1-5 welcome. Free.
Bailey Middle Art Auction, 6:30-9 p.m., Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – 2nd annual Bailey Middle School art auction, with works by grades 6-8 and honors art classes. Bidding from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also, performances by band and orchestra. Benefits school art programs and Cornelius Arts Center.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
SATURDAY
Memorial Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Legion Park, 21214 Legion St., off Catawba Ave, Cornelius – Cornelius PARC Department and American Legion Post 86 will host a Memorial Day Program. Keynote speaker will be Ron Rosser, an 80-year-old Korean War veteran from Ohio. Details in our Monday, May 24, news item.
Davidson Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Weekly Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Open every Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
N. Meck Community Chorus, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall- North Mecklenburg Community Chorus concert “Made in America.” Tickets $15. crowntickets.com. Info. 704-875-1471. Also Sun., May 30, at 3 p.m.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
SUNDAY
N. Meck Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall- North Mecklenburg Community Chorus concert “Made in America.” Tickets $15. crowntickets.com. Info. 704-875-1471. Also May 29 at 8 p.m.
Ensemble Vermillian concert, 3 p.m., Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Ensemble Vermillian plays a concert of 17th century music. The group includes sisters Frances Blaker of the San Francisco Bay Area on recorders and Barbara Blaker Krumdieck of Davidson on baroque cello, as well as baroque violinist David Wilson of San Francisco, baroque guitarist William Simms of Baltimore and harpsichordist/organist Henry Lebedinsky of Davidson. Works by Corelli, Buxtehude, F. Couperin & others. Tickets available at the door. Requested donation $15 general/$10 seniors and students/Children under 12 free. Call 704-560-0101 for further information.
