Davidson College Freshman Orientation continues this weekend with daily events, including Friday’s “Farewell Lunch” for parents and Friday night’s Freshman Olympics. And look for those frosh walking through town Saturday morning during the annual “Service Walk.” Davidson men’s and women’s soccer kick off their seasons this weekend with home games: The men host N.C. State in an exhibition game on Saturday, and the women will face Wilmington on Sunday.
Local bluegrass combo Davidson Express plays Saturday morning at the Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s Bluegrass Saturdays series. And the lineup of live music at Summit Coffee on Main Street this weekend begins tonight with Summit Songwriters in the Round. Performers will be Eric Scott Guthrie, formerly of the New Grass touring band The New Familiars; Sara Scott, who currently plays in the Charlotte area; and Rob McHale. Mr. McHale, an award winning songwriter and local performer, is host for the event.
Our Town Cinemas opens “The Girl Who Played With Fire,” based on the second book in the author Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium Trilogy.” The movie follows computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael as they investigate a sex-trafficking ring. When Lizbeth is accused of murder, she goes on the run, while Mikael tries to clear her name.
Also this weekend, Cannon School will host its first ever home football game on Friday versus North Raleigh.
Summit Songwriters play Thursday night, from left: Rob McHale, Sara Scott and E.S. Guthrie.
THURSDAY, AUG. 19
Davidson freshman orientation – Davidson College freshman registration and other events, schedule here.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Summit Songwriters in the Round, featuring E.S. Eric Guthrie, Sara Scott, and hosted by Rob McHale. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, AUG. 20
Davidson freshman orientation – Davidson College freshman orientation Farewell Lunch for parents and students, 12:30 p.m., Chambers lawn. Day continues with other events including a class picture (5:30 p.m., Richardson Stadium) and Freshman Olympics (7 p.m., Baker Sports Complex).
Cannon football vs. N. Raleigh, 7 p.m., Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Cannon School hosts its first-ever home football game, vs. North Raleigh Christian Academy. Details in our July 22 article, “Cannon School’s new football team ready to take the field.”
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Perry Fowler. Info: 704-895-9090.
Davidson Express plays at Cornelius Presbyterian Church's Bluegrass Saturdays.
SATURDAY, AUG. 21
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.
Freshman orientation walk, 9 a.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College’s 6th annual Freshman Orientation Service Walk through town. Students get town facts and history and information about the year’s “Engage for Change” theme. This year’s theme is “Economic Opportunity.” Walk begins 9:45, followed by noon CROP Lunch at the College Union.
Bluegrass Saturday concert, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, West Catawba Avenue and Church Street (21209 Catawba Ave.) in Cornelius – Free bluegrass concert with Davidson Express. Also, barbecue, baked goods and craft sale. For more information, contact the church office at 704-892-5577 or email carld@bellsouth.net See also our series preview, CLICK HERE>
Davidson men’s soccer, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Men’s soccer vs N.C. State University exhibition game.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
Rusy Knox live at the Brickhouse, 9 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: Rusty Knox. Details: 704-987-2022.
SUNDAY, AUG. 22
Davidson freshman orientation – Davidson Freshman Orientation continues with events all day, including Honor Code and Code of Responsibility Commitment Ceremonies at 7 p.m. in student residence halls.
Davidson women’s soccer, 2 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. Wilmington. Details on DavidsonWildcats.com.
