Peking Acrobats Tuesday at Davidson College
BY KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
This week is full of Davidson College sports. Davidson College women’s basketball is playing Furman on Monday, the men play Elon Thursday and UNCG on Saturday, and the baseball team has games Friday Saturday. Meanwhile, former WNBA star Andrea Stinson hosts a basketball clinic Saturday at Bailey Road Park.
The gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers of the Peking Acrobats are coming to Davidson College’s Duke Performance Hall on Tuesday. Thursday is the opening day of the play “Masterpiece,” the story of one of the most notorious art forgers. It plays Thursday-Sunday this week.
There’s a new driver “experience” event where new drivers experience the dangers of drinking or texting while driving by wearing special goggles while driving golf carts. Also, the Davidson Farmer’s Market is open on Saturday at 9 a.m. and a chili cook-ff is at 6 p.m. on Sunday at Davidson College Presbyterian Church to benefit the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.
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,” “I Am Number Four,” “Just Go With It,” and “The King’s Speech” are playing.
MONDAY, FEB. 21
Davidson Women’s Basketball, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Furman. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Lake Norman Art League, 7 p.m., Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Artist Lee Ann Harrison will speak at the rescheduled meeting from January. She is a fine arts painter, potter, and commissioned muralist who owns two businesses: Art4Babies, Inc. and ArtView Studio, Inc. Visit www.lknart.org for more information.
TUESDAY, FEB. 22
The Art of War, 7 p.m., Semans Auditorium, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College, Main and Griffith streets – Davidson College Professor Bill Ringle will present a lecture, “The Art of War: Murals of the Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza.” Free and open to the public. Contact Professor Hilary Becker at 704-894-2318 for more information.
Peking Acrobats, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College – Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers perform 2000-year-old athletic disciplines. Reserved seating is $20. To purchase tickets, call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets. For more information, see the event description on Davidson.edu.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23
Cultural Arts Reaching Seniors, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church, 21517 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – A mobile art program, for individuals 55 years and older, focusing on noted African-American artists. For more information on other C.A.R.S. programs, contact Mindi Stoner at 704-896-8823 ext. 192 or mstoner@cornelius.org.
Spanish for Kids, 11:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Preschoolers learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Panel Discussion: U.S. Economic Outlook, 7 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College – A panel discussion on the nation’s economic outlook. Panelists will be Professor Emeritus Dennis Appleyard, Doe Professor of Economics Peter Hess, Professor of Economics Vikram Kumar, and Associate Professor of Economics Fred Smith. Free. For information call 704-894-2095.
Making Relationships Matter, 7 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College – A talk by David Coleman, known nationwide as “The Dating Doctor” and “America’s Real-Life Hitch.” Free. For information call 704-894-2651.
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, FEB. 24
MI-Connection Board of Directors, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection office, 420 South Academy St., Mooresville – Communications System Board of Directors meeting.
Homework Without the Headache, 6:30-8 p.m., Long Creek Elementary, 9213-A Beatties Ford Rd., Huntersville – Discover the top homework challenges and ways to troubleshoot and ultimately eliminate them. For parents and caretakers of students in elementary, middle and high school. Visit www.cmsparentuniversity.org for more information.
Preparing for Kindergarten, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Blythe Elementary, 12202 Hambright Rd, Huntersville – An interactive workshop that will help parents and students smoothly navigate starting kindergarten at a public school. Visit www.cmsparentuniversity.org for more information.
Davidson Men’s Basketball, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Elon. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Theater: Masterpiece, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – By award-winning playwright Meir Ribalow, “Masterpiece” is the true story of Han van Meegeren, one of the 20th century’s most notorious art forgers. Tickets are $18 adult, $15 senior (over 65), $10 student (under 21). Recommended for Ages 13 and up. Plays Feb. 24-26 and Mar. 3-5, 11 &12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 27 and Mar. 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m. For further information call 704-892-7953.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25
Focus Friday at the Chamber, 8 a.m., Lake Norman Chamber, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Discussion of current issues impacting the Lake Norman business community. This week’s topic: the recent Mecklenburg County Tax revaluation, with county assessor Garrett Alexander and District 1 County Commissioner Karen Bentley. Info at 704-892-1922.
Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A 30 minute storytime for preschoolers that includes books, flannelboard 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.
Davidson Baseball, 6 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Ohio.
Lecture: Beyond the Dream, 6:30 p.m., Dance Davidson, 140 Jackson St. – A free lecture for aspiring dancers, singers and actors. Renowned New York Talent Scout Peter Sklar will explain the needs of top New York and Hollywood agents and casting directors. No one under six will be admitted. No one under 18 will be admitted without their own legal guardian. Reservations required. Call 704-892-5632 for reservations.
WOW Winter Stargazing, 7 p.m., Fisher Farm Park, 21215 Shearer Road – The Charlotte Astronomy Club and the Davidson College Society of Physics will have telescopes aimed at various constellations and planets in the sky. They will also be there to answer questions. All ages are welcome. Email dlc.wow@gmail.com to get more information. Registration has stopped because the event is full.
The Lake Norman Big Band, 7-9 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Concert Series presents The Lake Norman Big Band featuring special music guest Mark Graham on saxophone. The band performs the full spectrum of jazz, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, Latin, jazz-rock fusion and pop. Admission is $5. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information call 704-896-8566 or visit www.mtzionumc.net.
Theater: Masterpiece, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – By award-winning playwright Meir Ribalow, “Masterpiece” is the true story of Han van Meegeren, one of the 20th century’s most notorious art forgers. Tickets are $18 adult, $15 senior (over 65), $10 student (under 21). Recommended for Ages 13 and up. Plays Feb. 24-26 and Mar. 3-5, 11 &12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 27 and Mar. 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m. For further information call 704-892-7953.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
Civil War Encampment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – Come out and see what life was like during the Civil War for the NC 38th Infantry. Re-enactors will set up camp and run military drills. Rural Hill Docents will be on hand to demonstrate open hearth cooking, blacksmithing, woodworking, and other period life skills. Visit www.ruralhill.net for more information.
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.
New driver “experience” event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall parking lot, 21445 Catawba Ave. – “Driver’s Experience” event for teens and other new drivers, to help them understand the dangers of drinking or texting while driving. Drivers will be able to use special goggles while driving golf carts to understand the dangers. For info: Call Sgt. George Brinzey, 704-892-1363 or email gbrinzey@cornelius.org. See also our Feb. 14 news item.
Anniversary of the Attack on Fort Dobbs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Dobbs, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville – Battlefield tours and musket and cannon firing demonstrations will be featured, as well as on-going demonstrations of 18th Century military and American-Indian camp life. Visit www.fortdobbs.org for more information.
Advanced Knitting Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Step beyond the basics of knitting and learn how to read patterns and charts, lace stitches, and techniques for garment-making. Suggested age is 12 and up, but some knitting experience is REQUIRED. There will be a one-hour lunch break from 12-1pm for lunch on your own. Cost is $30 per person. Visit lattaplantation.org to register.
Cannon School Open House, 1 p.m., Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord – Admission open house for families seeking to explore educational opportunities in grades junior kindergarten through 12. Visiting families will have an opportunity to tour the campus, speak one-on-one with parents and students about the school’s academic, arts and athletics offerings, including a new varsity football program, and learn more about the admission process. Register at www.cannonschool.org/openhouse.
Davidson Baseball, 1:30, Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Lafayette.
Davidson Men’s Basketball, 2 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson men’s basketball vs. UNCG. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Andrea Stinson Basketball Clinic, 2-2:45 p.m., Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Rd, Cornelius – A 45-minute basketball clinic with Cornelius native and former WNBA star, Andrea Stinson. Free and open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Everyone is invited to come out and meet Andrea, beginning at 1:00pm, prior to the 2:00pm clinic. Visit www.corneliuspr.org for more information.
Davidson Baseball, 5 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Lehigh.
Theater: Masterpiece, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – By award-winning playwright Meir Ribalow, “Masterpiece” is the true story of Han van Meegeren, one of the 20th century’s most notorious art forgers. Tickets are $18 adult, $15 senior (over 65), $10 student (under 21). Recommended for Ages 13 and up. Plays Feb. 24-26 and Mar. 3-5, 11 &12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 27 and Mar. 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m. For further information call 704-892-7953.
SUNDAY, FEB. 27
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.
Anniversary of the Attack on Fort Dobbs, 10 a.m.-3p.m., Fort Dobbs, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville – Battlefield tours and musket and cannon firing demonstrations will be featured, as well as on-going demonstrations of 18th Century military and American-Indian camp life. Visit www.fortdobbs.org for more information.
Serenity House Fundraiser, 11:30-1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 159 Gateway Blvd., Mooresville – Mooresville Gateway area restaurants will be competing for the People’s Choice Award by providing samples of delicious soups. For $5 a person, participants can sample soups and vote for their favorite. Includes a pottery bazaar. All proceeds will benefit Serenity House. For information call 704-664-2004.
Davidson Baseball, 1 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Lafayette.
Theater: Masterpiece, 2 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – By award-winning playwright Meir Ribalow, “Masterpiece” is the true story of Han van Meegeren, one of the 20th century’s most notorious art forgers. Tickets are $18 adult, $15 senior (over 65), $10 student (under 21). Recommended for Ages 13 and up. Plays Feb. 24-26 and Mar. 3-5, 11 &12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 27 and Mar. 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m. For further information call 704-892-7953.
Davidson Women’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Wofford. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Poetry and Music, 4 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church sanctuary, 301 Caldwell Ln. – The Charlotte Writers Club presents Cameron Langford, Senior at North Meck, who will read from her poetry along with Tony Abbott who will be accompanied by Barbara & Richard Krumdieck on cello and recorder. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Visit www.thegirlintheyellowraincoat.com for more information.
Chili Cook-off, 6 p.m., Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main St. & Concord Rd. – Compete for the best chili this side of Lake Norman. $7 entry fee serves as fundraiser for the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Please reserve your spot by filling out the registration form online at DCPC.org, or calling 704-892-5641.
