Opening at Community School of Davidson High School.

An exhibit titled “Excavations,” including 19 paintings spanning the 50-year career of Davidson College art professor Herb Jackson, opens with a reception Thursday night at Davidson’s Belk Visual Arts Center. Elsewhere, Community School of Davidson produces its first high-school play, “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” on Friday and Saturday, while the art-forgery drama “Masterpiece” continues at Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theater. Davidson College’s Gamut dance group hosts another show Friday and Saturday nights. There’s a Davidson Greenways, Trails and Bikeways meeting on Thursday and a Concert on the Green planning meeting on Friday.

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 “Battle: Los Angeles” opens Friday, joining “Rango,” “Adjustment Bureau,” “Just Go With It,” and “The King’s Speech.”

THURSDAY, MAR. 10

Philosophy Lecture, 4:30 p.m., Phi Hall, Davidson College – A talk on “Distraction and Negligence” by Rutgers University professor of Philosophy Douglas Husak. Free and open to the public. For information call 704-894-2921 or visit www.davidson.edu ^[1].

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.

Iredell Precinct 2B Democrats, 5:30 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, South Main Street, Davidson – Iredell County Precinct 2B, which includes the Davidson Pointe neighborhood, holds its organizational meeting to elect officers for this year. The precinct includes those who vote at Mount Mourne Volunteer Fire Department on NC 115. Info: email Laura Francini, dav2b@fifia.org ^[2]

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Read Richard Maschal's article about Herb Jackson in the latest Lake Norman Magazine. (Click image to read).

Herb Jackson retrospective opens, 7-9 p.m., Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College – An artist reception for the exhibition “Herb Jackson: Excavations.” The exhibition celebrates 42 years of teaching and 50 years of painting by Davidson’s Douglas C. Houchens Professor of Fine Arts Herb Jackson. He is retiring at the conclusion of the academic year. Free and open to the public. For information call 704-894-2519.

Live Animal Program, 7 p.m., Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St., Mooresville – Carolina Raptor Center presents a variety of native birds and a 30-minute natural history and raptor-fact live bird presentation. Free. Visit www.lakenormanwildlife.org ^[4] or call 704-877-4788 for more information.

Davidson Greenways Meeting, 7 p.m., Davidson town hall, 216 South Main St. – Meeting of The Davidson Greenways, Trails, and Bikeways Advisory Board to discuss plans for the West Davidson greenways. See the meeting listing on the Town website ^[5].

Live music at Summit Coffee, 7:30-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Davidson Local followed by Billy Jones & The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090.

From left, Scot Slusarick (van Meegeren) and Charles Muller (Bredius) star in "Masterpiece" at Armour Street Theater. (Lacy Kell photo)

FRIDAY, MAR. 11

Concerts on the Green Meeting, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 South Main St. – Concerts on the Green Advisory Committee Meeting.

Musical Interludes at Davidson College, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – Concert by Shirley Gilpin, flute, and Cynthia Lawing, piano. Free and open to the public. For information call 704-894-2848.

Theater: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, 7 p.m., Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour St. – Community School of Davidson’s first high school play that fuses all of the Grimm Brothers famous tales. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by emailing ncmor@aol.com ^[6]. Appropriate for ages 12 and over.

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. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[7].

Gamut Dance Company, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College – This audition-based student dance troupe will showcase both student and professional choreography. Tickets are $9, $5 for students. For information call 404-353-2031.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Strauss Trio, playing an AIDS benefit concert. Info: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY, MAR. 12

Breakfast buffet for Davidson Presbyterian, 7-11:30 a.m., Fellowship hall, Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St. – Breakfast buffet, with ham, eggs, sausage, grits, beverages, toast, fruits. Cost $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

The Palace Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., The Palace, 8325 Copely Dr., Cornelius – Merchandise from local vendors will be on display and for sale to the public. Concessions will be available and there will also be live music. Vendors may reserve a table space for just $15 on or before March 10, 2011. For more information, please email Maura Reddington at maura@platinum-realty.com ^[8] or call 704-892-7636.

World of Wonder nature activity, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – In honor of Arbor Day, Rebecca Mays will be doing a “Treasure Tree” activity. Stop by the WOW booth and learn more about how valuable our trees are.

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 ^[9]. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Learning to Love Yourself, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 233 S. Main St. – Girls in grades 6-12 and their special guardian are invited to discover how special and cherished they are. Great music, lunch, makeup tips, and fashion at church. Led by Christian speaker and author Hannah Arrowood. Tickets, available through church office, are $10 if purchased by March 4, $15 after March 4. Call 704-892-8277 for more information. www.davidsonumc.org ^[10]

Theater: Masterpiece, 2 & 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. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[11].

Gamut Dance Company, 2 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College – This audition-based student dance troupe will showcase both student and professional choreography. Tickets are $9, $5 for students. For information call 404-353-2031.

Theater: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m., Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour St. – Community School of Davidson’s first high school play that fuses all of the Grimm Brothers’ famous tales. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by emailing ncmor@aol.com ^[6]. Appropriate for ages 12 and over.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Shana and Buzz. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at The Wine Cellar, 8:30-11:30 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, Cornelius, off West Catawba Avenue – Live music Rusty Knox Band. Info: 704-895-3292.

SUNDAY, MAR. 13

Daylight Savings Time begins, 2 a.m.

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. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[11].

“Liederabend”, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – An evening of student performances of songs and arias. Free and open to the public. For information call 704-894-2848 or visit www.davidson.edu ^[1].

Live music at Birdsnest, 6 and 8:30 p.m., The Birdsnest, 102-B S. Main St., Davidson – The band You and Your Effects plays two shows Sunday in the intimate setting of the Birdsnest music shop in downtown Davidson. Tickets are $5 with a portion of each ticket going to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Reservations required: 704-990-6378 or davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com

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