Georgia Kruger is guest bartender at Flatiron Kitchen Thursday night, raising money for Ada Jenkins Center.
By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net
Feeling in a charitable mood this weekend? There’s a full slate of fundraisers across the area – from the Davidson Housing Coalition’s 8th annual Souper Bowl to the Have a Heart Valentine’s Party at Cornelius Arts Center. In Mooresville, the Memory Lane Auto Museum hosts a benefit for early auto racing veterans in need. And United Family Services will benefit from the Art with Heat Gala Saturday at Founders Hall in Charlotte.
THE HEADLINES
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in downtown Davidson kicks off the fun when Georgia Kruger, executive director of the Ada Jenkins Center, is the guest bartender Thursday night, with all of her tips going to the regional community services center. She’s celebrating her return to work after a bout with Lyme Disease. On Friday, the Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at downtown Davidson’s Summit Coffee steps up to help the Access to Success (A2S) Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in Nigeria. Other restaurants also host fund-raising days to help A2S and Davidson College’s Kicks From Cats.
Most of the weekend’s fundraisers are Saturday. The Have A Heart Valentine’s Party at the Cornelius Arts Center will benefit the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte, the Legends Helping Legends 2012 at Mooresville’s Memory Lane Museum will benefit the Old Timers Racing Club, Davidson College will host the soup cook-off Souper Bowl VIII for the Davidson Housing Coalition, the Art With Heart Gala at Charlotte’s Founders Hall is for a new domestic violence shelter run by United Family Services, and the sixth-annual Greek Step Show at Davidson College will benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center.
On the stage, two local theaters will wrap up performances this weekend — On The Verge, on Thursday-Saturday at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius; and A Thousand Cranes, on Friday and Saturday at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
In sports, Davidson College’s men’s basketball team hosts Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game Saturday afternoon at Belk Arena.
And if you’re an old-time jazz buff, check out Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson on Sunday afternoon. He will perform music from the jazz age, then provide accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent film classic “Sherlock Jr.”
These events — and more below — are in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.
ONGOING EVENTS
On The Verge, 8 p.m. Feb. 2-4, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius. Comedy by Hollywood writer Eric Overmyer follows three Victorian woman as they set out to explore Africa, Himalaya and Terra Incognita. Tickets: $20 per person, $15 for seniors, students and groups of eight or more. Reservations: Call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.
A Thousand Cranes, 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 4, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Free performance by an ensemble of students from the Connie Company, the Davidson Community Players’ youth company. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees, 9 a.m., Dickson Board Room, third flood, Mail Library, 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The Board of Trustees’ executive committee is meeting to discuss the interest in renting ImaginOn during the Democratic National Convention. Attendees are asked to call 704-999-0511 or email canderson@plcmc.org to ensure sufficient seating availability.
Davidson Civics 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, Main Street, downtown Davidson. Registation is now open for the sixth-annual Civics 101 program, which gives Davidson residents a chance to get a look at how local government works. Classes held Thursday mornings and evenings for nine weeks. Applicants must commit to attending the entire program. Applications available at Town Hall or online at www.ci.davidson.nc.us/civics101. Information: Email lsmith@ci.davidson.nc.us or call 704-892-7591.
Guest bartender at Flatiron, 7-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Georgia Kruger, executive director of the Ada Jenkins Centerin Davidson, is guest bartender in a fund-raiser for the regional community services center. All tips support the center. Ms. Krueger is celebrating her return to work after a bout with Lyme disease. Info: 704-237-3246.
Latin American Studies, 7:30 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. A discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson associate professor of political science Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” There is no charge to attend the talk. For more information call 704-894-2440.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music: The Velcrows. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Captain Lou. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3
Go Red For Women Lunch and Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. Complimentary lunch followed by guest speaker Daniel Koshler, cardiologist at Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute-Lake Norman. Registration: Call 704-660-4859 or email mitzie.mccurdy@hma.com.
Jon Singleton
Musical Interludes, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. The public is invited to a free midday fiddle concert by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton. There is no charge to attend the concert. For information call 704-894-2848.
Freckled Dog Pub Kicks from Cats, 4-7 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. A portion of the proceeds from this week’s Friday pub will go to the Access to Success (A2S) Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in Benin City, Nigeria. Info: 704-895-9090. See also our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”
Davidson Elementary Girls Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Davidson Elementary School gymnasium, 635 South St., Davidson. The annual Girls Night Out gives Davidson Elementary girls and their adult “special guys” a night of dancing and memory making. Tickets: $10 per couple, $5 for each additional child up to $20 per family. Professional photos in a frame can be purchased for $5 that evening. In addition, Campania Cafe and Restaurant X are offering attendees a 10 percent discount on dinner the evening of the dance. Mention Girls Night out to your server.
YMCA Middle School Madness, 8-11 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. Middle School Madness, open to sixth through eighth graders only. Cost is $8 for a non-member and $5 for members. Pizza ($1/slice), soda (.50/can), Ben and Jerry’s ice cream ($3-$5) will be available for purchase as well as activities such as a live DJ for dancing, dodge ball tournament, open gymnastics center, game center, and open basketball. Info: 704-716-4450.
Live music at the Freckled Dog Pub, 8:30-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at Summit presents the first of two nights with Billy Jones and The Pocket, making a live concert recording. (Also Sat.) $5 cover. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Johnny, Johnny and Wendell. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Have A Heart Valentine’s Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Cornelius. Card making and Valentine crafts for all ages hosted by the Community Arts Project. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will be accepted. Proceeds will be shared with the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte. Information: Visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.
Legends Helping Legends 2012, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Memory Lane Museum, 769 River Highway, Mooresville. The sixth-annual Legends Helping Legends will honor the Flock family and their contributions to stock car racing. The guest of honor will be Frances Flock. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Old Timers Racing Club, which helps early racing veterans in need. Admission: $10 per person. Information: Visit www.memorylaneautomuseum.com or call 704-662-3673.
Souper Bowl VIII, 11 a.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. The Davidson Housing Coalition presents Souper Bowl VIII, a fund-raising soup cook-off between area restaurants, with live music, a silent art auction, and more! Sponsored by Metrolina Greenhouses. Tickets: 704-892-4486.
Valentine’s Trunk Show at Wooden Stone Gallery, 1-5 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Event features demonstrations by local artisans Diana Hecht (wire-wrapped jewelry) and Lynn Froelich (heart journals). Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.
Science Saturday, 2 p.m., Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. This program, designed to support science literacy, will feature simple interactive science experiments based upon a book will be demonstrated. This month’s title is “The 5,000 Year Old Puzzle- Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt.” For children ages 5-11.
Davidson men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga, 4 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team host Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game.
Art With Heart Gala, 7 p.m., Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The 12th-annual fundraiser by United Family Services will help raise funds for a new domestic violence shelter. This year’s featured artists include Felice Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, Kathy Wochele, Margaret Dyer, Roman Chatov, Tracy Sharp, Alexander (Sasha) Filippov, Gee Gee Collins and Anne Neilson. In addition, a special exhibit created by women and children who lived at the Shelter for Battered Women in 2011 will be on display. Tickets: $100 per person, $200 per person for Patron level, $10 for raffle tickets. Information-tickets: Visit www.unitedfamilyservices.org, email croth@ufsclt.org or call 704-367-2799.
Sixth-Annual Greek Step Show, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 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. 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.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Addison Woods. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
Live music at the Freckled Dog Pub, 8:30-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at Summit presents the second of two nights Billy Jones and The Pocket, making a live concert recording. $5 cover. Info: 704-895-9090.
SUNDAY, FEB. 5
Advance Medical Directives, 9:30 a.m., Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville. Bob Millikin will present a program on “Advance Medical Directives.” Mr. Millikin notes: “Years of working as a hospital social worker have taught me that most folks are not prepared for their ‘last illness.’ Advance planning can be a “godsend” for your family, health care providers and you.” Free.
Jazz piano and silent film, 
7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan will perform music from the jazz age, then provide musical accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.” Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, children under age 12 admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 704-941-0650. See our preview and audio interview, “Sunday treat: Jazz and a silent film with Ethan Uslan”
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