Davidson College will host lectures on ethics, foreign policy and food, the college’s Gamut Dance Company will perform two shows and productions of “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Metamorphoses” will appear on the Duke Family Performance Hall stage in the coming weeks. Davidson’s February public events calendar also includes the 6th Annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, a concert by fiddler Jon Singleton and a dedication of the solar panels installed on the Baker Sports Complex roof. Here’s the calendar:

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

Ethics Lecture – Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday evening, February 1, to a talk by alumnus Shannon Walters McFayden ’82. McFayden, a former executive vice president of the Wachovia Corporation, will speak on “Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Influence of Leaders” beginning at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

Latin American Studies – Davidson College invites the public on Thursday evening, February 2, to a discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson Associate Professor of PoliticalScience Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” Duddy served as U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela from 2007-2010, and Crandall served in the National Security Council as the Principal Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs in 2009, and Director in the U.S. Department of Andean Affairs in 2010-2011. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call 704-894-2440.

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Jon Singleton

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Musical Interludes – Davidson College invites the public to a mid-day fiddle concert on Friday, February 3, by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton, an adjunct instructor at Davidson ^[2]. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Apocalypse Greek Step Show- 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall. – Davidson College will host the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, this year themed “Revelations of the Divine.” Artist Dennis Shaheed Swagnificent Latimer will host the show, which will features fraternities and sororities from colleges in North and South Carolina. The winning fraternity and sorority each receive $1,000. Proceeds from the show benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center, in Davidson. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[3].

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Religion Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to its annual Staley Lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Renowned author Barbara Brown Taylor will speak about “Learning to Walk in the Dark: The Ancient Way of Unknowing.” She will discuss how darkness has gotten a bad name among religious people, when it is in fact where God does some of God‘s best work. Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Georgia, and was voted Georgia “Author of the Year” in 2006. She is an author of many articles and twelve books on Christian spirituality. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information call 704-894-2423.

Holocaust Studies Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to a Holocaust studies lecture on Tuesday evening, February 7, by Eric Steinhart, a scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Steinhart will discuss “Soviet Collaborators and the Holocaust in Ukraine” beginning at 7:30 in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. There is no charge to attend. Steinhart has already authored a number of articles on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. His recent work, “Policing the Boundaries of ‘Germandom’ in the East: SS Ethnic German Policy and Odessa’s ‘Volksdeutsche,’ 1941-1944,” appeared last year in the journal “Central European History.” For more information call 704-894-2284.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

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Joanne Weir

Dining with TV host Joanne Weir – Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, February 8, to a dining event with noted public television chef Joanne Weir. Weir, host of the public television series, “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence,” will meet fans, talk about cuisine, and offer a Mediterranean luncheon she has inspired. The event will continue from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Vail Commons. The cost of the luncheon is $9.75. For information call 704-894-2600 or email crmombert@davidson.edu.

Media Affairs Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to a talk about “The Media and International Relations” on Wednesday evening, February 8, by U.S. Navy Admiral William J. Fallon (retired). Fallon will speak about how social media outlets are now connecting not only people with other people, but governments to governments. Fallon spent 41 years in the Navy, and currently serves as chair of the board of CounterTack Inc., a cyber security firm. There is no admission charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call 704-894-2440.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Theatre Lecture on ‘Metamorphoses’ – Davidson College invites the public on Thursday evening, February 9, to a talk by Harvard University Professor of Classics Richard Tarrant. Tarrant will discuss “Permanence and Change in ‘Metamorphoses.’” The talk anticipates the Theatre Department’s late February production of the modern adaptation of the play ‘Metamorphoses’ by American playwright Mary Zimmerman. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Sprinkle Room of the Knobloch Campus Center. For more information call 704-894-2912 or emailcavanhallgren@davidson.edu.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 10-11

Gamut Dance Performances – Davidson College invites the public on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 10 and 11, to a performance by the student members of Gamut Dance Company. The shows begin both evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. General admission tickets are $6, and may be purchased at the door or through the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[3].

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Chemistry Lecture – Davidson College invites the public on Friday afternoon, February 10, to a talk by Anne Spuches, Professor of Chemistry at East Carolina University. Spuches will discuss “The Thermodynamics of Metal-Protein Interactions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Thurman Lecture Hall (B25) of the Martin Chemistry Building. Light refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more informationcall 704-894-2307 or email kafilar@davidson.edu.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

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Workers install solar panels on the Baker Sports complex in December. (Chip Dawson/DavidsonNews.net)

Solar Celebration – Davidson College invites the public to a celebration on Monday, February 13, of the recent installation of solar panels on Baker Sports Complex. Speakers will include Davidson President Carol Quillen, Director of Physical Plant David Holthouser, and a representative of the college’s Office of Sustainability. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call704-894-2388 or email aldulin@davidson.edu. Read more in our Dec. 23 news item ^[5].

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Archaeology Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Wednesday evening, February 15 by Professor Cheryl Ward of Coastal Carolina University. Ward will speak about “Building Pharaoh’s Ships” beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Semans Lecture Hall of the Belk Visual Art Center. There is nocharge to attend the talk. For information call 704-894-2318 or email hibecker@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Environmental Studies Lecture – Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, February 16, to a talk by Professor Sarah Frohardt-Lane from Birmingham-Southern College. Her topic will be, “Why Not Take the Bus? Public Transit, Race, and the Environmental Legacy of Prejudice.” It will consider the social and cultural origins of prejudice against public transit riders, and the environmental consequences. There is no talk to attend the lecture, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Carolina Inn. For more information call 704-894-2487 or email abschade@davidson.edu.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Artist Series: Oscar Wilde Play – Davidson College invites the public on Saturday evening, February 18, to an Artist Series performance of Aquila Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 masterpiece, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” This classic play follows the hilarious adventures of young friends Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who begin bending the truth and inventing imaginary friends to add some excitement to their lives. Romantic entanglements ensue! Reserved seating is $20 for the general public, and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall. To purchase tickets or for more information contact the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[3].

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

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Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Communication Studies – Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Tuesday, February 21, by noted University of Pennsylvania political scientist Kathleen Hall Jamieson ^[7]. Jamieson will present Davidson’s annual McGaw Lecture on the topic “How Today’s Consulting Tactics Could Have Unseated Lincoln.” Jamieson will explore whether Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 bid for re-election could have failed had he faced the attack tactics of contemporary political campaigns. Jamieson is the author or co-author of 15 books, including the latest she co-authored titled “The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Messages Shaped the 2008 Election.” There is no charge to attend the lecture, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Organ Concert – Davidson College Presbyterian Church invites the public on Tuesday evening, February 21 to an organ concert by the church’s associate music director Michael Rowland. Rowland will present works by Bach and Franck beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Lingle Chapel of Davidson College Presbyterian Church. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be collected. For more information call 704-892-5641.

WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY, FEB. 22-26

Theater: “Metamorphoses” –  Davidson College Theatre Department invites the public to a stage presentation of Mary Zimmerman’s interpretation of “Metamorphoses.” The play, originally written by the Roman poet Ovid, is an ironic and moving look at human relationships. Zimmerman’s story ultimately brings audience members to a closer understanding of love,lust and loss. General admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and over, and $4 for students. All performances are in The Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. February 22 to 25, with a 2 p.m. matinee on February 26. Tickets may be purchased by calling the ticket office at 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or purchasing online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[3].

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Interdisciplinary Studies Discussion – Davidson College invites the public to a discussion onWednesday, February 22, about “Time and Place” as part of the college’s “Time & . . .” multi-disciplinary series. Panelists for this presentation will be faculty members Brad Johnson from environmental studies, Jane Mangan from the history department, and Pat Sellers from political science. There is no charge to attend the discussion, which begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Carolina Inn. For more information call 704-894-2385 or email viheitman@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Ethics Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Thursday, February 23, by Robin Lovin, Southern Methodist University’s Maguire University Professor of Ethics. Lovin will discuss “Continuity and Change in Christian Ethics” beginning at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Symphony Orchestra Concert – The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra invites the public to a concert on Thursday evening, February 23. The program will include Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 2 “Mysterious Mountain.” There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 pm in Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information, call 704-894-2848.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Musical Interludes – The Davidson College Music Department invites the public to a mid-day concert on Friday, February 24. Artist Associate Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook, known together as “Ten Fingers on 176 Keys” will present a dual piano concert. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For more information call 704-894-2848.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Faculty Recital – The Davidson College Music Department invites the public to a cello concert on Sunday, February 26. Alan Black, artist associate at Davidson and principal cellist for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, will perform Max Reger’s Solo Cello Suite in D Minor and Chopin’s Cello Sonata in G Minor. Black will be accompanied by pianist Dana Protopopescu. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For more information call 704-894-2848.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Artist Series – Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday evening, February 28, to an Artist Series presentation by “Spirit of Uganda.” The presentation features a dramatically choreographed performance by 22 young Ugandan dancers and drummers. The troupe is raising funds to support themselves and others in their homeland, and promoting awareness of Uganda’s dual crises of AIDS and civil war. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. Reserved seats are $20 for the general public. To purchase tickets or for more information call the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[3]

More information about these events is available on the Davidson College calendar at Davidson.edu ^[8].