By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s play festival continues this week with more performance of “Grave Comedies,” as well as readings of new, full-length plays and a play writing workshop. A Habitat for Humanity Design Challenge on Tuesday has designers competing to make the best rooms using items from Habitat’s Mooresville Restore. The documentary “Play Again” will be shown in Concord for what may be the last time in our area. On Saturday, the Charlotte Symphony will be playing at Bailey Road Park and Davidson Local will be performing at The Birdsnest’s second No Power Concert.
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 “X-Men: First Class,” “The Hangover Part II,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and “Bridesmaids” are playing.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Monday Night Church, 7 p.m., Grace Covenant Church, 17301 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – For those who seek a casual setting or can’t make it to church on Sunday. Coffee and socializing begin at 6:30 p.m. The service begins at 7 p.m. Details: www.mondaynightchurch.org
Cornelius Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board of Commissioners meeting. www.cornelius.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Davidson Rotary Club, 5 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, Griffith Street and Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Weekly Davidson Rotary Club meeting. Speaker: TBA. Details: DavidsonRotary.org
MI-Connection Board of Directors, 5 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Special MI-Connection Board of Directors meeting.
Cornelius Pedestrian Plan citizen workshop, 6-8 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – An overview of current Maps and Plans of existing sidewalks, greenways and multi-use paths will be provided. A visioning and needs assessment exercise will follow. For more information, contact Tom Tasselli at 704-892-6031 ext. 116 or visit www.cornelius.org.
Habitat Design Challenge, 6:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 121 Norman Station Blvd., Mooresville – “ReStore Restyle 2011 Design Challenge,” a competition among area designers who are creating rooms using items from Habitat’s ReStore. Tickets $5 per person, available at the Mooresville or Cornelius ReStores. www.ourtownshabitat.org Download a PDF flier here.
The Free Market Academy, 6:30-9 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – A two-day educational seminar presented by Stand Up North Carolina designed to advance and improve understanding of the workings of a free market economy. Open to the public. Continues on June 8. $5 to attend, free to Stand Up North Carolina members. Pre-registration is recommended. Register at nccivitas.org.
Theater: “Of Marital Bliss”, 7 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, you are invited to the staged reading of this new, full-length play by NC playwright Todd Ford. Free. For information, visit warehousepac.com.
Film: “Play Again”, 7-8:30 p.m., Harris Lake, 8755 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord – A documentary about reconnecting our kids with nature. View the trailer at www.groundproductions.com/playagain. Free. To reserve a seat, email playagainpreview@gmail.com.
Comedy Show, 7 p.m., Lake Norman Comedy Zone, 17044 Kenton Place, Cornelius – Come see the comedy of James Gregory. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m. Details: www.lkncomedyzone.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Rotary Club, noon, The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius – Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County. Guests are always welcomed.
Don’t Ask Y, 4 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – A teen book club for girls in 5th grade and up, presented by Davidson College volunteer, Beth. Discuss and share opinions on the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Call 704-416-4000 for more information.
The Free Market Academy, 6:30-9 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – A two-day educational seminar presented by Stand Up North Carolina designed to advance and improve understanding of the workings of a free market economy. Open to the public. Continued from June 7. $5 to attend, free to Stand Up North Carolina members. Pre-registration is recommended. Register at nccivitas.org.
Lake Norman Transportation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, E 3rd St & S Davidson St, Charlotte – Buffet at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by the meeting. Speaker Barry Moose will add/expand on the prospects for I-77 improvements. Brian Nadolny, CATS project manager for the Red Line, will talk about plans for attracting riders around each transit station on the Red Line.
Theater: “Masquerade”, 7 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, you are invited to the staged reading of this new, full-length play by NC playwright Mark Havlik. Free. For information, visit warehousepac.com.
Open Mic at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music. Info: 704-895-9090.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Walk to the Green, 2 p.m., Davidson IB Middle School, 251 South St., Davidson – Alumni, friends, and family of the school are welcome to join the students and staff by the picnic tables behind the school at 1:45 to walk together to the Davidson Town Green in downtown Davidson at 2 p.m. Bring a notecard with a memory, dedication, or poem to leave in the Memory Box. Cookies and lemonade back in the Media Center following the walk. (See June 1, 2011, “As closing nears, Davidson IB plans last walk to the green.”
Parenting Session, 6-8 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson – Hosted by the Gethsemane Women of Faith ministry for pregnant women or new mothers with children 2 years old or younger. There will be free diapers, baby products, prizes and lots of great information. Free. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 704-892-1635.
Rotary Club, 7:30 p.m., Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville – Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville. Guests are always welcomed.
Theater: Grave Comedies, 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A ninety-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Theater: Grave Comedies, 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A ninety-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.
Live music, 8 p.m., Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Rd., Mooresville – Musician Stephen Bennett, acknowledged master of the harp guitar, composer and teacher, will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6-10 and free for children under 6. Cash only.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:30 p.m., 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band). Tickets are $10. Info: 704-895-6875.
Live music at Kylie’s, 10 p.m., Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 19607 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Black Glass. Info: 704-895-6944.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Davidson Farmers Market, 8 am to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson – Each unit collected may save as many as 3 lives and is given to local residents. Sign up by emailing Smschoen31@mi-connection.com or visiting www.ncdonor.com. Or just walk in.
Playwriting Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-S Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, Vice President of the Charlotte Writer’s Club David Radavich will present the workshop “Building the Body of the Play.” Admission is $20. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.
Touch a Truck, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., McGuire Nuclear Station, 12700 Hagers Ferry Rd., Huntersville – Allows kids of all ages to explore specialty vehicles, while learning about safety around heavy machinery. Police cars, electric cars, fire trucks, monster tractors and more will be showcased during the event. Free and open to the community. For more information, visit www.duke-energy.com/energyexplorium.
Theater: “The Movie Notebook”, 2 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, you are invited to the staged reading of this new, full-length play by NC playwright Ann Maire Oliva. Free. For information, visit warehousepac.com.
Charlotte Symphony plays Saturday at Bailey Road park.
Symphony in the Park, 6 p.m., gates open, Bailey Road Park, Bailey Road and NC 115, Cornelius – Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture kick off its Concerts in the Park series. Gates open 6 pm, Bam Jazz Trio plays at 7 pm, Charlotte Symphony at 8:15 pm. Followed by fireworks. More info here.
No Power Concert, 7 & 9 p.m., The Birdsnest, 102 B S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Local will perform at The Birdsnest’s second show using no electricity. Tickets are $10. To reserve tickets, email davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com with which show you want to attend and how many tickets you want or stop by the Birdsnest during business hours.
Theater: Grave Comedies, 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A ninety-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music (TBA). Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Little Johnny Trailer Trash. Info: 704-799-0095.
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 10 p.m., 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Superglide. No cover for 21 years old and up. Info: 704-895-6875.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Theater: Grave Comedies, 2 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A ninety-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.
Pastor Anniversary, 3 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson – Gethsemane Baptist Church will celebrate the 7th anniversary of Pastor Ernest E. Jeffries and his family’s ministry of service at the church. Pastor Tommie A. Murphy of New Bethel Church in Charlotte will give the sermon. Open to the public. Info: 704-892-1635.
Science and Faith Discussion, 7 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church parlor, Main St. and Concord Rd., Davidson – The group will discuss Chapter 4, “Is Life Reducible to Chemistry?” from “Science and Faith: From Conflict to Conversation,” by Georgetown University theologian John Haught. All are welcome.
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