This Saturday, Oct. 1, Summit Coffee and The Birdsnest music studio will host an 11-hour benefit concert for the Davidson Public Library’s “Got Brick?” campaign on the back porch at the coffee shop, 128 S. Main St. Also downtown Saturday is the Davidson Housing Coalition’s Festival for Hope and Housing, and Taste of Home food fest on the Village Green. Meanwhile, Community Arts Project in Cornelius is holding a “Taste of Art” fund-raiser Tuesday to support its art education programs. And The Charlie Daniels Band is scheduled to play at the 2nd annual Jail & Bail fund-raiser at The Brickhouse Tavern, supporting a NASCAR-related scholarship fund in memory of Brienne Davis.

MUSICIANS PLAY FOR THE LIBRARY

Ten different live musical acts will perform Saturday, Oct. 1, from noon to 11 p.m. at Summit Coffee. In exchange for the free music, Summit will be soliciting donations for the library campaign. And the shop will donate 10 percent of its sales to the campaign. Also, The Birdsnest, a new music studio at 102 N. Main St., will host a “Songwriter’s Showcase” from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

“The Davidson Public Library is an institution built around serving the community and building a sense of community,” Summit owner Tim Helfrich said in a press release.

“It is only appropriate that we pull together as a community to celebrate the library and to join our efforts in helping preserve it.” All musicians for the day will be donating their efforts to the cause, and several musicians have donated CDs to be sold in support of the campaign.

Performers include: Fountain Penn, Cynergy, Angelo Melendez, Rick Spreitzer, Kevin Edwards, Davidson Local, The Rusty Knox Band, Jon Springfield, and Billy Jones and the Pocket.

Billy Jones and the Pocket will follow the Rusty Knox Band (7:30 – 8:45) to close the show with a two-hour set from 9-11. The Pocket is fronted by Birdsnest owner Billy Jones and features Mr. Helfrich on the drums. Typically a 3-piece band, the Pocket will grow to include more than six members in the finale set. Guests will include Mason Bissett on the bass guitar, Russell Dye on lead guitar, Joe Diaco on the keyboards, and Michale Cavell on the saxophone.

The music will be free all day at both Summit Coffee and The Birdsnest, although donations are encouraged. Summit Coffee will also donate 10 percent of all sales on Saturday. And the shop plans to match all donations up to $500 made during the Pocket’s set.

For more information, call Summit Coffee at 704-895-0505.

TASTE OF ART

The Community Arts Project, in the Oak Street Mill in Cornelius, will host its fourth annual “Taste of Art” fund-raiser on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fresh Market store, in Cornelius.

The event will include a wine tasting, food and an art auction. All proceeds will benefit the Community Arts Project, which offers classes for children and adults. Tickets are $30 Cash or Check and must be purchased in advance, by calling 704-896-8823. The event is for those at least 21 years old.

JAIL & BAIL FUND-RAISER

The Charlie Daniels Band will headline the third annual Jail & Bail fund-raiser in support of the NASCAR-related Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at The Brickhouse Tavern in Davidson.

Brienne Davis

At the annual fund-raiser, drivers, crew chiefs and other NASCAR personalities get “locked up” and have to raise money to bail themselves out. Proceeds benefit the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund, in honor of the Universal Technical Institute graduate and Sprint Cup official who died in an auto accident two years ago at age 28.

The fund encourages women to seek careers in the auto industry and NASCAR. Since it started, the fund has raised enough money for 20 scholarships.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the event, which includes food, drink and entertainment. Tickets $20, available at the Brickhouse, 209 Delburg St., 704-987-2022 or at NASCAR Technical Institute, 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, 704-658-1950.

FUND-RAISING CALENDAR

Symphony Concert for a Cause

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College – The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra opens its season of fund-raising Concerts for a Cause with pianist Ruskin Cooper performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Details on the college website

Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill

THROUGH NOV. 7, Fridays 10-5, Saturdays and Sundays, 10-6:30 (Oct. 1 to Nov. 7), 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. All proceeds benefit the Rural Hill historic site and programs. Details: www.ruralhill.net

Festival for Hope & Housing

(formerly the Ride for Hope & Housing>

SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 8 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – The Davidson Housing Coalition’s Ride for Hope and Housing this year is the Festival for Hope and Housing. It includes 100K, 50K, and 25K bike rides and a 5K Family Fun Ride or Stride. After the rides, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Village Green, the Taste of Home festival will have food from Davidson-based eateries, sponsors’ tables, and live music. Ride registration and more information, CLICK HERE>

Taste of Art

TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Fresh Market, off I-77 Exit 28, Cornelius – Fourth Annual Taste of Art fund-raiser for the Community Arts Project of Cornelius. Wine gala and art auction, with wine, hors d’oeuvres art and fun. Tickets $30. Details: 704-896-8823 or visit Community Arts Project, 19275 Oak St., Unit 1, behind the police station, Cornelius.

Helping Paws Dog Show

SATURDAY, OCT. 9, 2-5 p.m., Davidson Green,Corner of Main St & Davidson- Concord Rd. – The second annual Helping Paws Dog show will be hosted by local 8th grader Brooke Phillips on the Green. The event will include a non-traditional dog show, chances to adopt shelter dogs, and dog washing. The cost to enter a pet is $10, and a $2 donation for spectators. The event will benefit Project Halo, a no-kill shelter. For registration information or to become a sponsor, go to www.helpingpawsdogshow.org or email info@helpingpawsdogshow.org. (Rescheduled from rained-out event on Sept. 26)

Jail & Bail for Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund

TUESDAY, OCT. 12, 5:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – 3rd annual Jail & Bail fund-raiser for the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund. Entertainment includes the Charlie Daniels Band and Bridgette Tatum. (See above.) Tickets $20, includes food, drink and entertainment. Tickets available at the Brickhouse, 209 Delburg St., 704-987-2022 or at NASCAR Technical Institute, 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, 704-658-1950.

12th annual Rotary Wine Spectacular

SATURDAY, OCT. 16, 7 p.m., Northstone Country Club, Huntersville – Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville and Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville host the evening of wines, food, fun and an auction, to benefit the Rotary’s local charities, including Lake Norman Free Clinic, Hope House, USO, and the Rotary’s End Polio Now. Tickets $75, available online at www.lakenormanrotary.org. More information about the event or sponsorships at 704-765-1196 or lnrotary@gmail.com.

Holiday table designer showcase and fund-raiser

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3, noon to 3:30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., River Run Country Club, Davidson – North Mecklenburg Women’s Club “Over the Tabletop” showcase. More than 25 designers, shops and florists join a designer showcase featuring holiday-themed dining tables and Christmas trees. Daytime viewing is followed by an evening gala with silent and live auctions, appetizers and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit Davidson Housing Coalition’s HAMMERS emergency home repair program. Designers invited to apply. For more information, email OverTheTableTop@gmail.com or call: 704-517-9945.