By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net
On Thursday, there’s a Murder Mystery at Lake Norman Cottage and Coolio will be performing at Unleashed Nightclub. On Friday, kids can bring a lunch and watch “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I” at the Davidson public library. On Saturday, World of Wonder and Davidson Lands Conservancy offer an outing to see the goats eating kudzu on Davidson College’s campus and the Cornelius Lions Club offers a free vision screening.
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 “Zookeeper” opens, joining “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” “Cars 2,” “Green Lantern,” “Super 8,” and “Larry Crowne.”
THURSDAY, JULY 7
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. Info: 704-416-3800.
Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music by Captain Lou on the patio. Info: 704-897-8490.
Murder Mystery at Lake Norman Cottage, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200-A North Harbor Place, Davidson, NC – Come join us for a ‘killing’ good time. Tickets are $25 per person. Call 704.237.3629 to make your reservation.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the outdoor stage – Steve Simpson, with John and Cate Cloer. 704-895-9090
Live music at Unleashed, 9 p.m., Unleashed Nightclub, 20924 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius – Live music: Coolio. Doors open at 9 p.m. Info: 704-655-2621.
FRIDAY, JULY 8
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. Info: 704-416-4000.
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. Info: 704-416-4000.
Book Time with Ronald McDonald, 11 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Through the use of magic, music, puppets, student participation, and, of course, lots of laughter, Ronald McDonald presents this entertaining storytime and addresses the topic of reading in a fun and relevant way for elementary school students. Info: 704-416-3800.
Lunch & a Movie, noon, Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Bring your lunch and watch a movie! Popcorn provided. This week’s film is “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.” Length: 146 minutes. Rated PG 13. Info: 704-416-4000.
Wine Tasting at Lake Norman Cottage, 6pm-9pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson – Tickets $20 and include dinner and wine. Please call 704-237-3629 to make your reservation.
Party on the Porch, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Clyde Derberry. Info: 704-987-5111.
Summit Coffee closing early, 7 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – No music tonight. Closing early for a private party. 704-895-9090
Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:30 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Black Glass. Tickets are $8. Info: 704-895-6875.
SATURDAY, JULY 9
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. Also, this week’s World of Wonder nature activity is tadpoles. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
Bicycle Demo Day, Fisher Farm, 10 am to 3 pm, Fisher Farm Park, off Shearers Road, Davidson – The Cycle Path in Cornelius hosts a Niner Bikes demo day. “The best way to test a bike is on real trails. Come get our bikes dirty,” owner Mark Sullivan said in an announcement. Free. For info, write or call: thecyclepath@bellsouth.net, 704-896-3331
WOW Nature Activity, 10-11 a.m., Davidson College, Davidson – Come see the goats that are eating the kudzu on Davidson’s campus. For children 6 and older and their families. Led by Irvin Brawley, retired Director of Grounds at Davidson College. Email dlc.wow@gmail.com for more information.
Social Media workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinnville Rd., Cleveland – Jeff Elder, former columnist with the Charlotte Observer will school us in using Facebook, blogs, Twitter and more to engage an immediate audience. The workshop costs $75 and includes a homemade lunch. For more information, visit www.weatherscreek.net.
Free Vision Screening, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall parking lot, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius-Lake Norman Lions Club will be sponsoring free vision screening in the Cornelius Town Hall parking lot.
Autism Speaks fundraiser at LKN Cottage, 6pm-9pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl. Davidson, NC. Come enjoy a great evening of wine, food, music & a silent auction. Tickets are $25. $10 of each ticket is being donated to Autism Speaks. Please call 704.237.3629 to reserve your space.
Autism Benefit Wine Dinner, 7:30 p.m., Toast, 101 N. Main St., Davidson – Five course dinner & 5 wines for $55/person. Toast will donate a percentage of the whole evening’s sales to Autism Awareness. Call 704-655-2778 to make reservations.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the outdoor stage – TBA. 704-895-9090
Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Southern Style Band. 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: Blue Monday (80’s retro active music). Tickets are $10. Ladies in free before 9 p.m. Info: 704-895-6875.
SUNDAY, JULY 10
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