^[1]Our community calendar this week in and around Davidson is full of activity, from a Davidson Planning Board meeting Monday night to three theater productions at week’s end – “Noises Off,” “Fast Trip to Omaha” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Also on the schedule are children’s programs at Davidson Public Library, youth orchestra auditions, and a Friday night outdoor concert in downtown Mooresville with The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band.

See below for details about those and other events this week. Or use our clickable day-by-day calendar at right.

THEATER THIS WEEK

Theater: Noises Off, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College campus – The Davidson Community Players will perform the comedy “Noises Off.” Includes mature themes and is recommended for ages 14 and up. Performances will be Thursday to Saturday, July 29-31, at 8 pm, and matinee Sunday, Aug 1, at 2 pm. Tickets are $14-$22 and may be purchased online at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[2], by phone at 704-892-7953, or in person at the Davidson Community Players box office, at 107 N. Main St., Davidson.

Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. Performances on Thursday through Saturday, July 29-31 at 8 p.m., and matinee Sunday, Aug. 1, at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com ^[3] or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.

Theater: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Masterworks School of the Arts presents the student production “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Performances Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., also Saturday, July 31, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10/adult, $7/children, on sale now. Discounts available if purchased at either of the school’s two locations in Davidson and Mooresville. Prices higher at the door. For more information, visit www.masterworkschoolofthearts.com ^[4]

MONDAY, JULY 26

Planning board meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Planning Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes discussion of Davidson Friends Meeting House project, on South Street, anticipated ordinance amendments; updates on approved development projects; Comprehensive Plan update; update on recommended thoroughfares/North Davidson Parkway. Full agenda on the town website ^[5].

Rotary Club organizing meeting, 8:15 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road – Organizational and informational meeting for a proposed new Davidson Rotary Club. Read more and find contact information in our July 23 news item “Rotary starts a Davidson club; meeting Mon” ^[6]

TUESDAY, JULY 27

Chamber MemberLaunch,, 5:30-7 p.m., Country Suites, Lake Norman, 16617 Statesville Road, Huntersville- This reception will celebrate the newest members of Lake Norman Chamber and existing members. Please RSVP to Katie Miller at miller@lakenorman.org ^[7].

Cornelius Youth Orchestra open house, 6:30-8 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 W. Catawba Ave. – Cornelius Youth Orchestra holds an open house about its fall programs for youth musicians ages 1-12. Reservations are requested; please contact Nanette Haraden 704-576-7270. See our July 12 news item ^[8].

Paws to Read children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Come read to a certified therapy dog! Dudley and Sadie love children and love to be read to. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5). Details on the library website ^[9].

Lunch and a movie, noon, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Bring your lunch and watch Million Dollar Duck. Rated G. 93 minutes. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers. Details on the library website ^[10].

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

Renaissance Festival Auditions, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Spirit Square Arts Center, 345 North College St., Charlotte – The Carolina Renaissance Festival will be holding open auditions for street characters, musicians, dancers and variety acts. Adult female actors are needed for the role of Mother Goose, as well as adult male actors for the roles of Town Crier and Royal Guard. Professional and amateur opportunities are available. Prepared material is not required. Head shot and resume appreciated but not required. Anyone under the age of 12 must participate with a parent. Contact 704-896-5555 or email Vreanie@royalfaires.com ^[11] to schedule an audition appointment. More information about the festival can be found at www.RenFestInfo.com ^[12].

Exploring Entrepreneurship Conference, 8-9:15 a.m., Conference Room, Lake Norman Chamber, 19900 W Catawba Ave., Cornelius, 28031 – The Lake Norman Chamber and The Entrepreneur’s Source will host speakers in conference for potential business owners on what you can do to prepare for the new career economy. No Cost to Members, $25 to Non-Members. Call, Fax or Email Registration To: Phone: 704-892-1922, Fax: 704-892-5313, Email: miller@lakenorman.org ^[7].

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open Mic Night. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, JULY 29

Performances of Davidson Community Players’ Noises Off and Fast Trip to Omaha at Warehouse Performing Arts Center (see “Theater” above).

CMS Community Forum, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Crestdale Middle School, 940 Sam Newell Road, Charlotte – Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Comprehensive Review community forum. CMS parents, community members and employees are invited to another in a series of forums to offer in put on the school system’s ongoing review. Details on the CMS website ^[13].

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Performances of Davidson Community Players’ Noises Off, Fast Trip to Omaha at Warehouse Performing Arts Center and Masterworks’ You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. (see “Theater” above).

Music on Main concert, 6:30 p.m, Mooresville Town Hall Green, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville – Music on Main series presents The Stranger, a six-piece Billy Joel tribute band. Free. Details on the Town of Mooresville website. ^[14]

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Cornelius-based band The Velcrows. Info: 704-895-9090.

Rusty Knox Band at Brickhouse 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music with Rusty Knox Band. 704-987-2022.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

Carolina Beer Co. tastings, noon to 3 p.m., Carolina Beer Co., 110 Barley Park Lane, off Mazeppa Road, Mooresville – Beer tastings and tours every Saturday. $5 per person. Details: 704-799-2337 or www.carolinabeer.com ^[15].

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Cornelius-based band TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1

Matinee performances of Davidson Community Players’ Noises Off and Fast Trip to Omaha at Warehouse Performing Arts Center (see “Theater” above).