By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
There’s a variety of different events to keep you busy this weekend. On Thursday, join the Lake Norman Chamber at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center for a chance to network with fellow members and experience food from some of Huntersville’s best area restaurants. Also on Thursday, there’s a celebrity bartending competition at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails and Summit Coffee’s Songwriters Showcase, celebrating its one-year anniversary. The musical “Ragtime” starts on Thursday and goes through the weekend. The Charlotte Symphony will be performing at McGuire Nuclear Station on Friday. The Palace in Cornelius will be hosting its Artisan Market and Bazaar on Saturday and the Concert on the Green in Davidson is featuring the Beatles tribute band The Back Beat.
These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Green Lantern” opens, joining “The Hangover Part II,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “X-Men: First Class,” “Super 8,” and “Bridesmaids.”
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, 11:15 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius – Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition. For ages 3-5. Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center, 11725 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville – Join the Lake Norman Chamber for a chance to network with fellow members and experience food from some of Huntersville’s best area restaurants. Along with complimentary food, there will be product vendors and lots of door prizes. RSVP by emailing chamber@lakenorman.org.
Celebrity Bartending Event, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails, 19918 North Cove Rd., Cornelius – Come see Charlotte Bobcat’s coach Paul Silas and other celebrities work the bar at the Big Day at the Lake bartending competition. All their tips go to support Big Day at the Lake and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte.
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.
Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Suite 30, Huntersville – Live music: Matt Stratford, acoustic guitar. Info: 704-897-8490.
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.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Summit Songwriters Showcase 1-year anniversary show featuring touring artist E-S Guthrie, Etta Lea (owner of the Evening Muse in Charlotte), and host Rob McHale with opening act by Nashville artist Shantell Ogden. Info: 704-895-9090.
Theater: Ragtime, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Campus, Davidson – The Davidson Community Players present the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a WASP family in New Rochelle, NY; and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Guest starring Timothe Bittle as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Playing June 16-June 25. Details at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 8 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Beyond the Fade. Info: 704-895-6875.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Call 704-416-4000 for more information.
Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Call 704-416-4000 for more information.
Friday Live at the Factory, 5-11 p.m., NC Music Factory, 1000 Seaboard St., Charlotte – Live music and a special announcement. Admission is $5. Purchase tickets at ncmusicfactory.ticketleap.com.
Party on the Porch, 6:30-9 p.m., Campania, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Clyde Derberry. Info: 704-987-5111.
Theater: Ragtime, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Campus, Davidson – The Davidson Community Players present the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a WASP family in New Rochelle, NY; and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Guest starring Timothe Bittle as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Playing June 16-June 25. Details at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music. Info: 704-895-9090.
Charlotte Symphony Concert, 8:15 p.m., McGuire Nuclear Station’s EnergyExplorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd., Huntersville – The Charlotte Symphony, conducted by Albert George Schram, will perform its “Musical Travels” program. Admission and parking are free. Snacks and drinks will be available. For more information, visit www.duke-energy.com/energyexplorium.
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 10 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Mystic Vibrations (Reggae). Info: 704-895-6875.
Live music at Kylie’s, 10 p.m., Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 19607 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Pointless (dance rock band). Info: 704-895-6944.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
WaveNoize Wake Series, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Magnolia Bays, 656 Cornelius Rd., Mooresville – Pro Wake Series Riders will compete to show who gets to keep bragging rights as the top rider of the weekend. Will benefit Victory Junction. Info at www.crubu.com/Nation/WaveNoize.
Davidson Farmer’s 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 every Saturday through November. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
Fund-raiser for Shoe Giveaway, 8 a.m.-noon, Davidson Farmer’s Market, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Booth at the Davidson Farmer’s Market to raise funds to purchase shoes which will be distributed on August 20, 2011 at the Ada Jenkins Center to local children in need for the 2011-2012 school year. The suggested donation is to count the shoes in your closet and donate 50 cents for each pair. Alternatively, you may sponsor a child for a mere $10. If you’d like to volunteer to help at the shoe giveaway, come by the booth or call 704-892-7554.
Bark Mitzvah, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius – Come out for a celebration of your dog. There will be a Shabbat at the park which will include a special blessing for our beloved animals. Details on the Lake Norman Jewish Congregation Facebook page.
Artisan Market and Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Palace, 8325 Copley Dr., Cornelius – Artisan and vendor market featuring live music by Weatherhead, Fountain Pen and The Dylan Flanagan Band, free movies and food vendors. For more information, visit www.lakenormanmeetingsandevents.com.
Amazing Critter Cruise, noon-3 p.m., Queen’s Landing, 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville – A narrated cruise of Lake Norman and a live animal program. Includes kid-friendly food and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $15 per person. Seats must be reserved in advance through paypal at www.lakenormanwildlife.org or by check made out to LNWC and mailed to P.O. Box 4296, Mooresville, NC 28117. Call 704-877-4788 for more information.
Creative Loafing Field Day, noon-5 p.m., Veterans Park, 2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte – Relive your glory days with an obstacle course and games like dizzy bat and water balloon toss. A team must have a minimum of 6 participants and at least 3 must be girls. $200 per team. Details at www.rockhouseevents.com.
Kids Triathlon Series, 5 p.m., Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatic Center, 11725 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville – North Carolina’s largest kids triathlon series. Register at setupevents.com. Go to www.nckidstri.com for details.
Cornelius Walking Tour, 6:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Join the Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission for a guided walking tour to learn more about the rich history of Cornelius. The walk is approximately 1.25 miles on a fairly level route and will last about one and a half hours.
Theater: Ragtime, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Campus, Davidson – The Davidson Community Players present the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a WASP family in New Rochelle, NY; and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Guest starring Timothe Bittle as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Playing June 16-June 25. Details at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Al G ‘n Friends (Mowtown). Info: 704-799-0095.
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:30 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: 200 Joules- “Live to Rock.” Info: 704-895-6875.
Live music at Kylie’s, 10 p.m., Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 19607 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Blue Monday. Info: 704-895-6944.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
WaveNoize Wake Series, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Magnolia Bays, 656 Cornelius Rd., Mooresville – Pro Wake Series Riders will compete to show who gets to keep bragging rights as the top rider of the weekend. Will benefit Victory Junction. Info at www.crubu.com/Nation/WaveNoize.
Sunday School Guest Speaker, 9:45 a.m., Room 201, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main St. & Concord Rd., Davidson – DCPC is proud to welcome Rabbi Barbara Thiede of Temple Or Olam as Sunday School speaker. Her subject will be “From Wordplay to Metaphor: Language and Mystery in the Hebrew Bible.” www.dcpc.org
Father’s Day Service, 11 a.m., Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville – Dan Aldridge, professor of history at Davidson College, will join with other men of the congregation to lead the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lake Norman’s Father’s Day service. He will speak on “Fathers and Remembrance”. Details at uulakenorman.wordpress.com.
Home Blessing & Housewarming, noon-1:30 p.m., Disciple Home, 19338 Zion Ave., Cornelius – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and UMAR will host a home blessing and housewarming for the three residents of the new Disciple Home in Cornelius, the nonprofit’s first independent living residence for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For information or to RSVP, contact Lena Brennan at 704-659-7632 or LenaB@UMARInfo.com.
Theater: Ragtime, 2 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Campus, Davidson – The Davidson Community Players present the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a WASP family in New Rochelle, NY; and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Guest starring Timothe Bittle as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Playing June 16-June 25. Details at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by The Back Beat (Beatles tribute band) Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”
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