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Summit Songwriters Showcase Thursday features (from left) Lindy Dobbins, Mike Alicke, host Rob McHale, and Billy Jones.

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

Summit Coffee hosts its August Songwriters Showcase on Thursday, featuring Billy Jones, Lindy Dobbins, Rob McHale and Mike Alicke. Public radio station WFAE-FM in Charlotte hosts an open house Friday to mark its 30th anniversary. Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s Bluegrass and BBQ Festival and Cornelius’s 70s Night in the Park are both on Saturday. The weekend comes to a close with a Concert on the Green with the Rusty Knox Band.

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 “Fright Night” and “Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World” open, joining “The Help,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” and “Cowboys & Aliens.”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Freshmen arrive at Davidson – Davidson College welcomes 496 members of the Class of 2015.

Campania Uncork for a Cause, 11-3, 5-9, Campania Cafe and Trattoria, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Campania celebrates its 3rd birthday with a series of “Uncork for Our Community” fund-raising days. Bring your own bottle or buy one, they’ll donate the $10 corkage fee or 10 percent of the bottle price to a local charity. Today: Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center. Details: 704-987-5111. campaniacafe.com ^[2]

Chow Down Uptown, 5-9 p.m., Across from Seventh Street Station, 260 East 7th St., Charlotte – A food truck festival to showcase local food trucks and local entertainers. Free admission. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages. Details: www.findyourcenter.com ^[3]

Pawbrokers Party, 5-9pm, at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails, Jetton Village, 19918 North Cover Rd. Come and bring your unwanted jewelry or browse the selections. Proceeds benefiting Pawbroker’s transport and special needs fund. For more info: www.pawbrokers.org ^[4].

Aquesta 5th Birthday reception, 5:30-7 p.m., Aquesta Bank Headquarters, 19510 Jetton Road, Cornelius – Lake Norman Chamber Business After Hours and Aquesta fifth anniversary party.

Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music every Thursday in the Beer Garden and patio. No Cover. Info: 704-897-8490.

Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Monthly Summit Coffee Songwriters Showcase featuring Billy Jones, Lindy Dobbins, host Rob McHale and opening act Mike Alicke. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

^[5]WFAE Open House, 4-8 p.m., WFAE Studios, 8801 J.M. Keynes Dr., Charlotte – Features tours, in-studio demonstrations, the music of Gena Chambers, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Admission is free. RSVP at wfae.org/openhouse ^[6]

Live music at Unleashed, 9 p.m., 20924 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Burning Bright. Info: 704-655-2621.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Soccer Tournament, Times and locations TBA. North Meck Soccer Club’s 3rd annual VisitLakeNorman.org Kickoff tournament. The tournament will be held in Huntersville and Cornelius. Visit http://www.oasyssports.com/NorthMeck/index.cfm ^[7] for more information.

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, World of Wonder nature activity this week is Sunflowers. See next item. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org ^[8]. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be the media sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

WOW – World of Wonder nature activity , 8:30-11:30 a.m., Davidson Farmer’s Market, next to Town Hall – This week’s World of Wonder nature program celebrates Sunflowers.  Kids are invited to wander over to the Community Garden for Lemonade and cookies from 10-11 to see the Sunflower house  planted in May.  At the market booth, they will have easels for budding “Van Goghs” to paint sunflowers.  Info: dlc.wow@gmail.com

Samaritan’s Feet Shoe Giveaway, 10 a.m., The Ada Jenkins Center gym, 212 Gamble St., Davidson – The Ada Jenkins Center will be giving away 400 pairs of new athletic shoes to children from infant up to 17 years of age. Children must pre-register and attend the event to receive their shoes. The pre-registration form will be open on August 4 on www.adajenkins.org ^[9].

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Darin and Brooke Aldridge play Bluegrass and BBQ

Bluegrass Festival & BBQ, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – CPC hosts great food and bluegrass bands on Saturdays in August. Free Admission. BBQ plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Darin and Brooke Aldridge ^[11] of Marion play August 20. Call 704-892-5577 for tickets.

Davidson men’s soccer, 3 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Field – Davidson men’s soccer plays an exhibition game vs. N.C. State. More info: www.davidsonwildcats.com ^[12]

Art Opening: Daniel Marinelli, 4-6 p.m., Christa Faut Gallery, 19818 N. Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Opening reception for an exhibit of sculpture by Daniel Marinelli, artist in residence at Penland School of Crafts. Exhibit runs through Oct. 8. Gallery open Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. www.christafautgallery.com ^[13]. 704-892-5312.

Big Ten Bar Crawl, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Picasso’s Uptown, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte – Come out and support your favorite Big Ten School as you visit 7 bars in Uptown Charlotte. Check-in is from 5-6:30 p.m. at Picasso’s Uptown. $7 in advance. Buy tickets at bandtastic.com ^[14].

Davidson women’s soccer, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Field – Davidson women’s soccer vs. UNC Asheville. Info on DavidsonWildcats.com ^[15]

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Da Throwback Band performs 70s Night at Bailey Road Park Saturday. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

70s Night in the Park, 7 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd., Cornelius – Break out your bellbottoms and platform shoes and come listen to your favorite Funk, Disco and Pop songs of the 70’s performed by Da Throwback Band ^[17]. Free. There will be children’s activities and concessions available for purchase. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160 or visit www.corneliuspr.org ^[18].

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

No Power Concert, 9 p.m., The Birdsnest, 102 B S. Main St., Davidson – Billy Jones and Mason Bissett will perform another “no power concert” – no power as in using no electricity. Seating 10-15 mins. before the show. Tickets are $10 in advance, at the Birdsnest or by calling 704-990-6378. Says Billy Jones: “We don’t need electricity to make great music and create a great experience. 100% of the money generated by these shows will fund projects to make Davidson a more sustainable community.” The first project is to take 16 streetlights on Knox Court off the grid ^[19] by converting them to LED bulbs and solar power.

Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Early Ray. Info: 704-799-0095.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Soccer Tournament, Times and locations TBA. North Meck Soccer Club’s 3rd annual VisitLakeNorman.org Kickoff tournament. The tournament will be held in Huntersville and Cornelius. Visit http://www.oasyssports.com/NorthMeck/index.cfm ^[7] for more information.

Lake Forest Church opening, 9:30 a.m., Davidson Elementary School, 635 South St., Davidson – Lake Forest Church of Huntersville is opening its second location in Davidson at Davidson Elementary School. Sunday worship will include live teaching with Campus Pastor Michael Flake and a children’s program for infants-5th grade. For more information about the church, visit www.lakeforest.org ^[20].

Farm to Table Cooking Class, 2-4 p.m., Wooden Stone, 445 S. Main St., Davidson – Farm to Table Cooking Class with chef Vera Samuels. How to turn your Saturday morning Farmer’s Market purchases into a tasty evening meal. Info and registration: WoodenStoneGallery.com ^[21].

Peek-A-Boo Couture, 4 p.m., Registry Hotel, 321 W. Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte – Some of the finest kid and teen models will be showcasing Peek-A-Boo Couture originals. Ranging in ages newborn to early 20s, you will find a variety of collections that will be sure to fit and capture anyone’s style. Call Peek-A-Boo Couture at 704-987-7776 for information.

RockBus: Journey, 4 p.m., Prohibition, 200 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Cost is $20 for bus ride and includes transportation to and from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, a few cold ones on the way to Verizon, and free cover into Prohibition after the show. Details: www.rockhouseevents.com ^[22]

Teacher Appreciation Night, 5:05 p.m., Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, Kannapolis – The Kannapolis Intimidators will donate $1 per ticket to the Kannapolis school system when fans mention “school” at the ticket window at the Intimidators v. Hagerstown Suns game.

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Rusty Knox and his band play a Concert on the Green Sunday in Davidson.

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 Rusty Knox Band (Americana) Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.” ^[24]

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