Run for Green start in 2007. (DavidsonNews.net photo)

There’s so much going on this weekend in and around Davidson that it could present some tough choices – or tire you out. Summit Coffee hosts a songwriters night Thursday night. On Saturday morning, we have the weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market as well as the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Run for Green road races and Green Day Festival, on the Village Green. Know Your Farms presents its second annual tour of area farms both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, the Music @ St. Alban’s series kicks off with the fifth annual “BachFest,” while Mt. Zion United Methodist Church starts its 2010-11 concert series with a performance by the Vianello Trio. Also Sunday, it’s the final 2010 Concert on the Green, with the Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble.

Details on those and other events this weekend are below, or on our clickable day-by-day calendar at right.

RUN FOR GREEN ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for Saturday’s Run for Green half-marathon, 5K and 10K races are still open. The event begins at 8 a.m. from the Davidson Village Green, Concord Road and Main Street. Proceeds will benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy. Registration is open online at davidsonlands.org ^[1] The field of this weekend’s races will include about 90 runners from Davidson’s Ingersoll Rand. The company has sponsored its employees’ entry fees for the event, as part of its efforts to promote fitness. Read more on our Health & Fitness page ^[2].

‘THE TRIAL’ EXTENDED AT OUR TOWN CINEMAS

Our Town Cinemas, in Sadler Square, has added shows and extended the premiere run of the local film “The Trial” through Sept. 23. The film drew big crowds during its opening last weekend.

“The local support for The Trial has been awesome,” said Charlotte author and co-producer Robert Whitlow. The exclusive run at Our Town Cinemas now will continue through 23 on two screens with at least seven show times daily, eight on the weekends.

Read more about “The Trial,” including an interview with Huntersville filmmaker Gary Wheeler, in our Sept. 8 article, “Local film ‘The Trial’ premieres here this weekend.” ^[3]

Our Town Cinemas is also bringing back a variety of classic films.  Beginning Friday, it’s Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” starring Cary Grant. He’s a hapless New York advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies. They pursue him across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Coming next week, Our Town Cinemas brings back “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”

Showtimes and more information about Our Town Cinemas are available on this page, at right.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

Summit Songwriters Showcase, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Summit Songwriter Showcase featuring Jackie Moseley ^[4] of Charlotte, Mike Nolan ^[4] of Davidson, and hosted by Rob McHale. Info: 704-895-9090.

A DavidsonNews.net team tried out the Amazing Maize Maze on opening weekend. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17

Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill farm, 4431 Neck Road, off Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville – Rural Hill presents the annual Amazing Maize Maze, a 7-acre labyrinth with 2 1/2 miles of pathways cut into a cornfield. This year’s theme is the Conestoga Wagon that brought Major John Davidson from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in the 18th century. Admission $10 ages 13+ and $7 for ages 5-12. Children ages 4 and under free. Details: www.ruralhill.net ^[5].

Angels of ’97 golf tourney, 2 p.m., Birkdale Golf Club, 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville – Angels of ’97 will host the Seventh Annual “Puttin’ for A Purpose” Golf Tournament. Teams of four will play in a Captain’s Choice Foursome. The tournament will be followed by an awards ceremony, raffle, and BBQ chicken and pulled pork dinner. Tickets are $150 and include green fee, cart, practice range, drinks and an award ceremony and dinner buffet following the tournament. Angels of ’97 began in 1997 to honor five students who died before their graduations. The organization raises money for local high school seniors wishing to pursue higher education and supports families who have lost a child. Sponsored by McIntosh Law Firm. Contact Cami Meador at camimeador@earthlink.net ^[6]or 704-526-9301. For more information about Angels of ’97 or to register, visit the organization’s website, angelsof97.com ^[7].

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18

Run for Green 5k, 10k, half-marathon, 8 a.m., Davidson Village Green, Concord Road and Main Street – The Davidson Lands Conservancy will host its annual 5K, 10K, and half-marathon road races. Registration is open online at www.davidsonlands.org ^[1] or at www.queencitytiming.com ^[8]. The Davidson Green Day Festival will take place during and following the races. (See below) For more information contact Roy Alexander at 704-892-1910 or dlc@davidsonlands.org ^[9]

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. Cooking demonstration today: Chef Vera Samuels with recipes using seasonal fruits. Also, leaf-composting info. Music: 3rd Saturday Jam. Open every Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org ^[10]. [DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.]

Davidson Green Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Davidson Green – The Davidson Lands Conservancy will host the Davidson Green Day festival following the Run for Green races. All activities will promote ways to save money and natural resources at home and in the community. Includes the annual Davidson Garden Club plant sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other exhibitors with a message of sustainability also will be on the Green. More information contact Roy Alexander at 704-892-1910 or dlc@davidsonlands.org ^[9]. [Stop by and meet us at the DavidsonNews.net table! We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Run for Green and Green Day.]

Davidson Garden Club plant sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Village Green – The Davidson Garden Club’s annual plant sale is being held this year in conjunction with Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Green Day festival. (See related item above)

Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill farm, 4431 Neck Road, off Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville – Rural Hill presents the annual Amazing Maize Maze, a 7-acre labyrinth with 2 1/2 miles of pathways cut into a cornfield. This year’s theme is the Conestoga Wagon that brought Major John Davidson from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in the 18th century. Admission $10 ages 13+ and $7 for ages 5-12. Children ages 4 and under free. Details: www.ruralhill.net ^[5].

Know Your Farms farm tour, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Charlotte area – The second annual Charlotte-area farm tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19, and highlights 27 area farms. The farms range from fruit and vegetable growers to livestock producers to the first certified organic dairy in North Carolina. The tour is self-guided. To take the tour, get a map and vehicle pass from knowyourfarms.com ^[11]. See our Aug. 25 preview of the tour ^[12].

National Gymnastics Day at the Y, 2-4 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – The Lake Norman YMCA will host an open house in celebration of National Gymnastics Day. The YMCA’s Gymnastics Studio will be alive with activity as families can see demonstrations and experience the program for themselves during the event. More about the Lake Norman YMCA on its web page ^[13].

Games on the Wall, 7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, 202 S. Main St. – Lake Norman Teen Council and Ben & Jerry’s present an outdoor gaming night on the 30-foot-wide wall of Summit Coffee. Registration at 7, games begin at 7:30. Wii Sports, Rock Band, etc. will be available on several game stations. Free.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19

Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill farm, 4431 Neck Road, off Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville – Rural Hill presents the annual Amazing Maize Maze, a 7-acre labyrinth with 2 1/2 miles of pathways cut into a cornfield. This year’s theme is the Conestoga Wagon that brought Major John Davidson from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in the 18th century. Admission $10 ages 13+ and $7 for ages 5-12. Children ages 4 and under free. Details: www.ruralhill.net ^[5].

Know Your Farms farm tour, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Charlotte area – The second annual Charlotte-area farm tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19, and highlights 27 area farms. The farms range from fruit and vegetable growers to livestock producers to the first certified organic dairy in North Carolina. The tour is self-guided. To take the tour, get a map and vehicle pass from knowyourfarms.com ^[14]. See our Aug. 25 preview of the tour ^[12].

Music at St. Alban’s BachFest, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Espicopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road – Music at St. Alban’s 2010 concert series begins with BachFest V: Bach to the Future. Baroque flutist Kim Pineda, baroque violinist David Wilson and musicians from around the country perform J.S. Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5,” “Orchestra Suite No. 2″ and other works by C.P.E. Bach and Telemann. Details or ticket information: 704-941-0650. Box office hours 9-3 M-F. www.musicatstalbans.net ^[15]. See also our Sept. 9 season preview, “Music @ St. Alban’s readies an ambitious season.” ^[16]

Spinnaker Cove library fund-raiser, 3:30 to 5 p.m., 417 Windward Drive, Spinnaker Cove neighborhood, off Griffith Street – Neighborhood “Books, Bricks & Bordeaux” fund-raiser for the town’s “Pave the Way to Save the Library” campaign. Meet the mayor and neighbors, buy a brick ($100 buys a brick!) or sign up to volunteer. Sponsored by Jean & Jim Fuller and Mary Anne & Cliff Hammond. RSVP to Mary Anne Hammond, mahammond@bellsouth.net ^[17]

Concert on the Green, 6 p.m., Davidson Town Green – The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble perform the season’s final Concert on the Green.

Vianello Trio.

Vianello Trio in concert, 7 p.m., Sanctuary, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street – As part of the Cornelius concert series, the Vianello Trio will perform classical favorites. The trio members are Yoon Sun Song, piano, Karen Geary, violin, and Deborah Kauffman Mishoe, cello. All concerts are free. There will be a free will offering taken at each event. For a complete concert listing, see our Aug. 13 season preview ^[18].

ALL WEEK: CABARRUS COUNTY FAIR

Cabarrus County Fair, daily 4-11 p.m. except Saturday, Sept. 18, 1-11 p.m., Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord – Cabarrus County Fair, daily through Saturday, Sept. 18. Food, entertainment, contests, animals and petting zoo. Schedule of events and directions at cabarruscountyfair.com ^[19]

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