From left, Scot Slusarick (van Meegeren) and Charles Muller (Bredius) star in "Masterpiece" at Armour Street Theater. (Lacy Kell photo)
BY KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
Davidson Community Players’ production of “Masterpiece” takes the stage this weekend. At Davidson College, the Wildcat baseball team will be playing three games against Furman. North Carolina’s Poet Laureate Cathy Smith Bowers speaking at the Charlotte Writer’s Club’s March meeting on Thursday. There’s a business expo that will showcase Lake Norman businesses, nonprofits and attractions all day Friday, and Davidson library has preschool and toddler story times on Friday as well.
On Saturday, there’s a Special Olympics interest meeting at Bailey Middle School for parents, athletes, coaches and volunteers interested in being involved. Sunday, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church hosts a solo piano concert featuring Katie Reimer.
These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Rango” and “Adustment Bureau” open on Friday, joining “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son,” “I Am Number Four,” “Just Go With It” and “The King’s Speech.”
THURSDAY, MAR. 3
Book Fair, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Davidson Day School gymnasium, 750 Jetton St. – By purchasing books for your children, you’ll help earn money to buy more books for the entire school. At 8:30 a.m., Muffins and Moms with Sara Ellington, author of “The Mommy Chronicles” discusses ways to help your children succeed in school and a K-9 Hero demonstration by the Davidson Police Department at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.davidsonday.com for more information.
Theology on Tap, 5:30 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 South Main St. – Dr. Doug Ottati and Dr. Matt Samson will lead a discussion of issues in theology and why they matter.
Cathy Smith Bowers
Charlotte Writer’s Club, 7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln. – North Carolina’s Poet Laureate Cathy Smith Bowers will be speaking at the March meeting. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. No tickets necessary. For more information, visit www.charlottewritersclub.org.
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. [Note: Tickets are sold out for opening weekend.]
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Bryan and Jon. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, MAR. 4
Book Fair, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Davidson Day School gymnasium, 750 Jetton St. – By purchasing books for your children, you’ll help earn money to buy more books for the entire school. Visit www.davidsonday.com for more information.
Lake Norman Business Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College – About 1,500 to 2,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is a showcase for the region’s businesses, nonprofits and attractions. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce at 704-892-1922. (DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net will be there. Stop by and see us!)
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, 7 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Furman.
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. [Note: Tickets are sold out for opening weekend.]
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Jana V.. Info: 704-895-9090.
SATURDAY, MAR. 5
Pancake Breakfast & Talent Show, 7-11 a.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius – The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County is holding its annual Pancake Breakfast and Lake Norman Talent Show. Tickets are $10 and support Rotary’s local charities. Interested talent please call Patrick Mizzell at 704-999-1864. The event will have a live auction and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Homeowner Information Session, 10 a.m., Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, 20310 N. Main St., Cornelius – Individuals and families in need of decent, affordable housing are invited to learn how to qualify for a Habitat for Humanity New Home. Attendees must have lived and/or worked in Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius or Huntersville for at least one year. Contact Support Coordinator Miranda Morris at 704-896-8957 ext. 107 or miranda@ourtownshabitat.org for more information.
Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Read to a certified therapy dog. For elementary and preschool ages. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Special Olympics Interest Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Rd., Cornelius – An Interest meeting for parents, athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Team and individual sports, including track and field, tennis, and swimming, will be offered in the North Mecklenburg area during spring and summer 2011. Contact Elizabeth Hobson at ehobson@cornelius.org or call 704-892-6031 x162 for reservations.
How to appeal your revaluation notice, noon to 2 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Tracey Stehle will lead a free session explaining how to appeal the recent Mecklenburg County property tax revaluation. If you think your home value is incorrect, bring your revaluation notice and get help. The appeal deadline is March 10. Info: 704-896-0471. (See also our March 3 news item about the event, which includes a video explaining the process.)
Slightly Fractured Fairytales, 2 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Spend an afternoon with the Juniors and Cadets from Girl Scout Troop 460. Activities will include a skit of The Three Little Pigs, a Jack and the Beanstalk puppet show, English folk dancing and a fun fairytale craft. Visit www.cmlibrary.org or call 704-416-4000 for more information.
Davidson Baseball, 2 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Furman.
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. [Note: Tickets are sold out for opening weekend.]
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Alike. Info: 704-895-9090.
SUNDAY, MAR. 6
Davidson Baseball, 1 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Furman.
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. [Note: Tickets are sold out for opening weekend.]
Cornelius Concert Series, 7 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 19600 Zion Ave, Cornelius – Miniature Portraits and Dramatic Narratives is a program featuring Katie Reimer, performing a solo piano recital of works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, and Mohammed Fairouz. Visit www.mtzionumc.net for more information.
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