BY KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
Theology on Tap begins at Summit Coffee as a regular meeting to discuss theology on Thursdays. The Davidson public library has storytimes and Lunch & a Movie on Friday. On Saturday, there’s a festival to celebrate the launch of Bella Love Charlotte, a non-profit organization supporting multicultural music and arts at the Palace in Cornelius.
In theater news, the play “Frozen” has been extended to this weekend and will have performances Thursday through Saturday. It joins “Kokoro” that plays Thursday through Sunday. There is also a screening of “Girl with a Pearl Earring”on Monday as part of the series of events in advance of the play “Masterpiece” that comes to the Armour Street Theatre February 24.
These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie showtimes listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” and “I Am Number Four” open on Friday, joining “Just Go With It,” “127 Hours” and “The King’s Speech.”
THURSDAY, FEB. 17
Library Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Regularly scheduled board meeting. For future meeting dates, and agendas, visit cmlibrary.org.
Lecture: Two Cheers for Virtue, 4:30 p.m., Room 3155, Chambers Building, Davidson College – A philosophy lecture by Peter Railton, Perrin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. Free and open to the public. For information call 704-894-2218.
Girl With a Pearl Earring, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St. – Free screening of Girl With a Pearl Earing at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. Call 704-892-7953 to reserve your seat. The screening is part of a series of events in advance of Davidson Community Players’ production of “Masterpiece,” by Meir Ribalow.
Theology on Tap, 5:30 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Discuss issues of theology and why they matter with Dr. Doug Ottati and Dr. Matt Samson on Thursdays. This is an open discussion, so grab your favorite beverage and join the group upstairs. Call 704-892-5641 for more information.
Film: “Dance the Devil Back to Hell,” 6 p.m., Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building, Davidson College – The film concerns a group of dedicated women who brought peace to Liberia after 25 years of major civil wars. Following the screening, members of Smile Liberia International, a Charlotte-based non-profit that provides children in post-war Liberia with access to education, will be available for questions. Free. For information call 704-894-2440.
Davidson College Symphony Concert, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College – A performance by the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra. Free, but donations for the evening’s cause will be appreciated. For information call 704-894-2848.
Theater: Kokoro (True Heart), 7:30 p.m., Barber Theater, Cunningham Theater Center, Davidson College – As part of the Second Stage Series, the Davidson theater department presents Kokoro (True Heart) by Velina Hasu Houston. The story deals with the clash of Eastern and Western cultures as a grieving Japanese mother faces the U.S. legal system. The show runs from February 16 to 20, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Theater: Frozen, 8 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse presents Byrony Lavery’s play about the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl. Directed by Divina Cook and starring John Cunningham, Anne Lambert and Annette Saunders. Plays Jan. 28-Feb. 13: Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, groups and seniors are $15. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com or box office 704-619-0429. This play is intended for mature audiences and has some explicit language.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Jackie Moseley. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, FEB. 18
Davidson Town Board retreat, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Zevely Inn, 803 S. Main St., Winston-Salem – Davidson Town Board planning retreat. Agenda includes discussions of “Mission, Goals and Planning Principles.” Download the full agenda (PDF), CLICK HERE>
Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A 30 minute storytime for preschoolers that includes books, flannel board stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A storytime for children 12 – 35 months that consists of books, flannelboard stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Lunch & a Movie, noon, Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Bring your lunch and watch “How To Train Your Dragon.” Rated PG, 98 minutes. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Musical Interludes at Davidson College, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – A lunchtime concert by La Dolce Musica Trio. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.
Chemistry Conference, 2 p.m., Thurman Room, Martin Science Building, Davidson College – A talk by Brian Dyer, associate director of graduate studies for Emory University’s Department of Chemistry, on the subject “Residue Specific Resolution of Protein Folding Dynamics.” Free. For information call 704-894-2307.
Green Ball fundraiser, 7:30-11 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College – Fundraiser for the Davidson Lands Conservancy that includes live music, contra dancing and silent auction. Advance tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults, and $12 for everyone at the door. Visit davidsonlands.org for more information. For tickets call 703-994-9443.
Theater: Kokoro (True Heart), 7:30 p.m., Barber Theater, Cunningham Theater Center, Davidson College – As part of the Second Stage Series, the Davidson theater department presents Kokoro (True Heart) by Velina Hasu Houston. The story deals with the clash of Eastern and Western cultures as a grieving Japanese mother faces the U.S. legal system. The show runs from February 16 to 20, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Theater: Frozen, 8 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse presents Byrony Lavery’s play about the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl. Directed by Divina Cook and starring John Cunningham, Anne Lambert and Annette Saunders. Plays Jan. 28-Feb. 13: Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, groups and seniors are $15. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com or box office 704-619-0429. This play is intended for mature audiences and has some explicit language.
SATURDAY, FEB. 19
Drop-In Art, 10 a.m.-noon, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Parents, drop in with your children to work at various art stations throughout the studio. During the month of February, several of the art stations will be centered around African-American artists. Parents may register at the door and pay by the hour. Children 4 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $8 for first hour and $4 for additional second hour. Visit www.corneliusartscenter.org for more information.
Sensory Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Storytime designed for children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder/language-delays and for children with disabilities. Info and registration, contact Beverly at 704-416-4000.
Live Love 2011, noon-11:30 p.m., The Palace, 8325 Copely Dr., Cornelius – Bella Love Charlotte, a non-profit organization supporting multicultural music and arts, is launching its organization with an all-day festival that will feature a diverse program of live music, business and art exhibitions, food, children’s activities and dance performances. Festival proceeds will benefit Camp Luck, a local camp for children with heart disease. Tickets are being sold at The Palace, Carolina Art Garden, Green Rice Gallery and Carolina Woman Fitness and are $10. For more information, visit www.bellalovecharlotte.com.
Davidson Women’s Basketball, 2 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Georgia Southern. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Bead for life party, 2-4 p.m., Wayland Center, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Come to the Confirmation Class to see Bead for life jewelry. There will be necklaces, bracelets, earrings and much more! Bead for life is a non-profit organization providing impoverished Ugandan women an opportunity to lift their families out of poverty by making beaded jewelry out of recycled paper. For more information, call 704-892-5577 or email carld@bellsouth.net.
Dinner at Davidson fund-raiser, 6-9 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College – A fund-raiser to benefit The Davidson Trust scholarship program, Davidson College’s endowment to provide loan-free financial aid. Tickets are $15 each, or $25 for two. Includes dinner, dancing, music and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, visit www.davidson.edu/tickets or call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Theater: Kokoro (True Heart), 7:30 p.m., Barber Theater, Cunningham Theater Center, Davidson College – As part of the Second Stage Series, the Davidson theater department presents Kokoro (True Heart) by Velina Hasu Houston. The story deals with the clash of Eastern and Western cultures as a grieving Japanese mother faces the U.S. legal system. The show runs from February 16 to 20, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Theater: Frozen, 8 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse presents Byrony Lavery’s play about the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl. Directed by Divina Cook and starring John Cunningham, Anne Lambert and Annette Saunders. Plays Jan. 28-Feb. 13: Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, groups and seniors are $15. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com or box office 704-619-0429. This play is intended for mature audiences and has some explicit language.
SUNDAY, FEB. 20
Christian Freedom, 9:45 a.m., Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main St. and Concord Rd. – Sunday morning series in February on Martin Luther’s understanding of Christian freedom. Led by Davidson resident Dr. Sherrill Holland, retired Dean of the Seminary and Systematic Theologian at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Jersey. Visit www.dcpc.org for more information.
Theater: Kokoro (True Heart), 2 p.m., Barber Theater, Cunningham Theater Center, Davidson College – As part of the Second Stage Series, the Davidson theater department presents Kokoro (True Heart) by Velina Hasu Houston. The story deals with the clash of Eastern and Western cultures as a grieving Japanese mother faces the U.S. legal system. The show runs from February 16 to 20, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Davidson College Concert Series, 3 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – A performance by the Rhodora Winds quintet, comprised of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra musicians, and features Adjunct Instructor Amy Orsinger-Whitehead. General admission is $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, and $5 for youth 18 and under. Davidson students: free with ID. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. weekdays, or purchase online at www.davidson.edu/tickets. For information call 704-894-2848.
Organ Concert, 5 p.m., Sanctuary of Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – Organist Leon Chisholm combines music from Tudor England with Dragon Warrior, Bach with Final Fantasy IX, and The Legend of Zelda with a “warrior” mass from North Carolina. Join us for a mirthful exploration of musical warriors and dragons across time and realities. A love offering will be collected to support the DUMC Music Academy. Child care will be provided. Call 704-892-8277 for more information.
