By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
It’s going to be a busy weekend, full of fun events. Davidson Day School is welcoming top Maya archeologists and scholars today (Thursday) for the Maya at the Lago Conference that continues over the weekend. The Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Games comes back to Rural Hill for it’s 18th year and Festival in the Park presents the first annual Kings Drive Art Walk. There are three events focused on the environment this weekend: Charlotte Clean and Green Festival at CPCC, Viva Verde Earth Fest in Kannapolis and Wild Over Lake Norman at Duke Energy’s McGuire Nuclear Station. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is hosting musical guests, and there’s a rodeo at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. On Saturday, Cornelius PARC hosts an egg hunt and Hop into Spring fest at Bailey Road Park.
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 “Rio” and “Atlas Shrugged: Part I” open on Friday, joining “Soul Surfer,” “Hanna,” “Hop,” and “Source Code.”
This weekend’s musical lineup at Summit Coffee in Davidson includes the local favorite Rusty Knox Band on Thursday night, J.D. Wilson Friday, and a big night Saturday: Nick Evans from 8-9 p.m., followed by the house band, Billy Jones & The Pocket with special guests Mike Orlando and Rusty Knox.
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 “Rio” and “Atlas Shrugged: Part I” open on Friday, joining “Soul Surfer,” “Hanna,” “Hop,” and “Source Code.”
THURSDAY, APR. 14
Maya at the Lago Conference, 5:30 p.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day School will host the inaugural annual Maya at the Lago Conference, a gathering of more than 20 of the nation’s top Maya archeologists and scholars. In addition to the traditional educational opportunities, participants can attend social events such as a Contemporary Maya Feast that will help fund Davidson Day student research this summer at the Belize campus extension. Visit www.mayaatthelago.com for more information.
Christ the King Catholic High School meeting, 7 p.m., Msgr. Kerin Family Life Center, Saint Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville – Come to learn more about and register for the new school opening August 2011 for rising 9th and 10th graders.
Davidson College Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College – In a program titled “Trip Around the World (And Through Time),” clarinetist Allan Ware, accompanied on piano by Wolfgang Mechsner, will present a musically eclectic web of pieces from ten countries and spanning three centuries. From Russia to Puerto Rico, Poulenc to Bernstein, this Concert Series finale is not to be missed! General admission is $12; Faculty/Staff/Senior Citizens: $8; $Youth 18 and under: $5; Davidson Students: free with ID.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rusty Knox. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, APR. 15
Maya at the Lago Conference, 8 a.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day School will host the inaugural annual Maya at the Lago Conference, a gathering of more than 20 of the nation’s top Maya archeologists and scholars. In addition to the traditional educational opportunities, participants can attend social events such as a Contemporary Maya Feast that will help fund Davidson Day student research this summer at the Belize campus extension. Visit www.mayaatthelago.com for more information.
Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – A display of various forms of artwork by members of the church that represent the walk of Jesus from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to the moment his body is removed from the cross. Will be open to the public April 15-19.
English Cafe, 10 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – Learn about America’s history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
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.
Musical Interludes at Davidson College, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – A mid-day concert by Susan Savage, oboe, and Dylan Savage, piano. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu
Tenders Family Night, 4-9 p.m., Tenders restaurant, 18341 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Tenders restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds earned from 4-9 p.m. to benefit the Cornelius Veterans Monument.
Rural Hill Scottish Festival, 5:30 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – 18th annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games featuring musical, athletic and Scottish events. Runs Apr. 15-17. For more information, visit www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.org.
Spring Festival, 7 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – A two-day music festival featuring the headlining bands JJ Grey & Mofro on Friday and Lucero on Saturday. Two-day tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 day-of. Visit usnwc.org for more information.
Rodeo, 8-10 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte – The East Coast World Championship Finals Rodeo featuring events such as team roping and wild bull riding. Special attractions include pony rides, a mechanical bull and a horse raffle. Runs April 15-16. Tickets are $15-$25 for adults and $5-$25 for children. Tickets available through www.ticketmaster.com or the Bojangle’s Coliseum Box Office at 800-745-3000.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: J.D. Wilson. Info: 704-895-9090.
SATURDAY, APR. 16
North Meck horticultural sale, 8 a.m. to noon, North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville – NMHS’s Horticulture Club will sell spring plants, herbs and shrubs. Open to the public.
Rural Hill Scottish Festival, 8 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – 18th annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games featuring musical, athletic and Scottish events. Runs Apr. 15-17. For more information, visit www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.org.
Davidson Farmers Market, 8 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.
Maya at the Lago Conference, 8 a.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day School will host the inaugural annual Maya at the Lago Conference, a gathering of more than 20 of the nation’s top Maya archeologists and scholars. In addition to the traditional educational opportunities, participants can attend social events such as a Contemporary Maya Feast that will help fund Davidson Day student research this summer at the Belize campus extension. Visit www.mayaatthelago.com for more information.
Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – A display of various forms of artwork by members of the church that represent the walk of Jesus from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to the moment his body is removed from the cross. Will be open to the public April 15-19.
Crossroads Cafe, 10 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – CPCC instructors assist speakers of any language who want to improve their English through self-paced instruction using materials checked out from the library. You may register at any class session. For more information, please call 704-330-4861.
Viva Verde Earth Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Cabarrus Park, 760 Orphanage Rd., Kannapolis – The cities of Concord and Kannapolis join Cabarrus County in hosting the Viva Verde Earth Fest, an Earth Day celebration with lots of fun and learning for everyone! Visitors can enjoy geocaching, recycling opportunities, guided nature walks, food, live music, kids’ activities, The Scrap Exchange, Carolina Raptor Center and more! Visit vivaverdeearthfest.wordpress.com for more information.
Civil War Soldier for a Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville – A one day version of Latta’s Civil War Soldier Camp. After learning about soldier life, they will drill, battle, and end the day with a graduation ceremony. Children will receive a Civil War hat to keep and other equipment will be loaned to them for the day. The cost is $40 per camper and pre-registration is required. Contact Matthew Waisner at 704-875-2312, ext. 305 or mwaisner@lattaplantation.org for more information.
Charlotte Clean and Green Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte – The premier environmental and sustainability focused event in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region, featuring free green seminars, fresh local food, live music and activities for kids and teens. Visit festival.charlottecleanandgreen.com for more information. NOTE: The festival has been rescheduled to SUNDAY because of predictions of bad weather. Check the website above for updates
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.
Wild Over Lake Norman, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Duke Energy’s McGuire Station, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville – An outdoor celebration where there will be presentations and information concerning all kinds of “green” interests as well as face painting, live animals, pony rides, birdfeeders, and more.
Kings Drive Art Walk, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sugar Creek Greenway, between East Morehead St. and Pearle St. Bridge along Kings Dr. – Festival in the Park presents the 1st annual Kings Drive Art Walk, a fine arts and emerging artists festival that runs Apr. 16 & 17. Visit www.festivalinthepark.org for more information.
Hop Into Spring egg hunt and festival, 2-4 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Hop Into Spring festival for kids 3-12, sponsored by Cornelius PARC. Bring a basket to collect toy-filled eggs. Also, face painting with Lake Norman Teen Council, visit and photos with Peter Cottontail, clown, inflatables, Community Arts Project arts & crafts. 704-892-6031 or www.corneliuspr.org
Guytime, 2 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – A teen book club for guys in 5th grade and up, presented by Davidson College volunteer, Peter. Discuss and share opinions on this month’s title: Scorpia Rising by Anthony Horowitz.
Spring Festival, 6 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – A two-day music festival featuring the headlining bands JJ Grey & Mofro on Friday and Lucero on Saturday. Two-day tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 day-of. Visit usnwc.org for more information.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Nick Evans 8-9, followed by Billy Jones & The Pocket, with guests Mike Orlando and Rusty Knox, 9-11. Info: 704-895-9090.
Rodeo, 8-10 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte – The East Coast World Championship Finals Rodeo featuring events such as team roping and wild bull riding. Special attractions include pony rides, a mechanical bull and a horse raffle. Runs April 15-16. Tickets are $15-$25 for adults and $5-$25 for children. Tickets available through www.ticketmaster.com or the Bojangle’s Coliseum Box Office at 800-745-3000.
SUNDAY, APR. 17
Rural Hill Scottish Festival, 8 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – 18th annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games featuring musical, athletic and Scottish events. Runs Apr. 15-17. For more information, visit www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.org.
Maya at the Lago Conference, 8 a.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day School will host the inaugural annual Maya at the Lago Conference, a gathering of more than 20 of the nation’s top Maya archeologists and scholars. In addition to the traditional educational opportunities, participants can attend social events such as a Contemporary Maya Feast that will help fund Davidson Day student research this summer at the Belize campus extension. Visit www.mayaatthelago.com for more information.
Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – A display of various forms of artwork by members of the church that represent the walk of Jesus from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to the moment his body is removed from the cross. Will be open to the public April 15-19.
Kings Drive Art Walk, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sugar Creek Greenway, between East Morehead St. and Pearle St. Bridge along Kings Dr. – Festival in the Park presents the 1st annual Kings Drive Art Walk, a fine arts and emerging artists festival that runs Apr. 16 & 17. Visit www.festivalinthepark.org for more information.
Cornelius Concert Series, 3 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius – The Mt. Zion Chancel Choir and instrumental ensemble will present “Come Touch the Robe” by Pepper Choplin along with piano and organ duets played by Julie Jones and Woody Washam.
Davidson College Faculty Recital, 3 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – Chamber music performance featuring Alan Black. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu
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