Mike Corrigan and Rachel Nicol star in Davidson Community Players' "Children of a Lesser God," through March 11 at Armour Street Theater. (Davidson Community Players photo)

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

A variety of fundraisers, the Davidson Community Players’ “Children of a Lesser God” and a big gymnastics meet at Hough High School  highlight the weekend’s activities throughout the area. And if you live or work in Cornelius, or you frequently travel along Catawba Avenue, the town’s major thoroughfare, you may be interested in the Transforming Exit 28 public work sessions going on Thursday through Saturday at Cornelius Town Hall.

The fundraising begins Thursday night, with Davidson College’s Warner Hall Eating House teaming up with Summit Coffee in downtown Davidson to hold “Coffee for a Cure,” with proceeds going to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.  On Saturday, the Ada Jenkins Center holds its sixth-annual ICE Gala at Davidson College’s Vail Commons dining hall, and Lake Norman Kiwanis has a pancake breakfast and silent auction at Huntersville’s First Baptist Church.

The Davidson Community Players will hold its second weekend of performances of “Children of a Lesser God” at the Armour Street Theatre on Thursday through Sunday.

Davidson College’s men’s basketball team begins postseason play this week at the Southern Conference tournament. The Wildcats, who won the SoCon’s South Division title to get a first-round bye in the tournament, will play either Samford or Furman in a quarterfinal game at 6 p.m. Saturday at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville.

Meanwhile, Davidson’s women’s basketball team has the No. 1 seed in the Southern Conference women’s tournament.  — also got a first-round bye in the conference tournament, and will play either the College of Charleston or Wofford in a quarterfinal game at 12 p.m. Saturday at UNC-Asheville’s Kimmel Arena.

If you have an interest in gymnastics — and maybe want to catch a future Olympian perform — stop by Hough High School in Cornelius on Saturday or Sunday. The Everest Classic gymnastics meet is taking place in the school’s gymnasium, with more than 400 gymnasts from the region competing.

ONGOING EVENTS

Transforming Exit 28, 6-8 p.m. March 1, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The opening of three days of public sessions concerning the proposed transformation of the Interstate 77-Catawba Avenue interchange (Exit 28) into a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) to improve traffic flow. The March 1 open house will be followed by “open studio” events from 2-5 p.m. March 2 and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. March 3, during which the public can drop in and see what the consultants have designed based on public feedback, ask questions and provide more feedback. A workshop presentation will be held from 3-5 p.m. March 3 to present the design illustrations. Information: Visit cornelius.org.

Theater: Children of a Lesser God, 8 p.m. March 1-3 and 2 p.m. March 4, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. The Davidson Community Players will perform “Children of a Lesser God,” the story of the relationship between a deaf student and her former teacher. Shadow interpreters will be used at all performances. Tickets: $12-20, and can be purchased by calling the Armour Street Theatre ticket office at 704-892-79-53 or online at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

Gymnastics: Everest Classic, March 3-4, Hough High School gymnasium, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius. A two-day gymnastics competition that is expected to draw more than 400 girls gymnasts from across the region. Hosted by Everest Gymnastics and the Cornelius PARC. Information: Visit www.everest-gym.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

Davidson women’s lacrosse vs. UC Davis, 6 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s lacrosse team hosts UC Davis.

Music fundraiser at Summit Coffee, 6-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Summit Coffee and Davidson College’s Warner Hall Eating House will host a Coffee for a Cause fundraiser, with proceeds going to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Summit will donate 10 percent of sales and $1 from every glass of red wine and every Red-and-Black mocha. There will be live music throughout the evening, starting at 7 p.m. with the band Davidson Local, comprised of several Davidson professors, and following with Matter of Fact. Information: Call 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

Parent University, 9:15 a.m., Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will hold a free class on “Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students,” which will cover some of the major issues facing gifted students and how parents can help with these issues both at home and in school. The event is free, but participants are asked to register in advance by visiting www.cms.k12.nc.us and clicking on the Parent University link, or at the door the day of the class.

Davidson baseball vs. Ohio, 6 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ baseball team hosts Ohio in a nonconference game.

Wine and dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m., Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson. $20 per person includes a light three course meal and wines from California and France. Call for reservations at 704-237-3629.

Board Game Night at Freckled Dog Pub, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at Summit presents Board Game Night. Before that, Bell’s Brewery will have its limited release “Hopslam” and several other IPAs. Free. Info: Call 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Ada Jenkins Center ICE Gala, 6 p.m., Vail Commons dining area, Davidson College. The sixth-annual Ada Jenkins Center ICE Gala, a fund-raiser with live auction, silent auction, raffle and dinner. Tickets are $150 per person with dinner, dessert and drinks included. Tables seat 8 and can be purchased for $1,200. Limited to 200. Info on the Ada Jenkins Center website.

Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., First Baptist Church, 119 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. The Lake Norman Kiwanis Club will hold a pancake breakfast and silent auction, with proceeds going to the Ada Jenkins Center. Tickets: $7 adults, $4 children over age 5. Information: Call 704-661-9255, or email pat@mastertitleagency.com or jrwarner3@gmail.com.

Summer Camp Crawl, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Cornelius. The Community Arts Project offers a lineup of summer art camps for children ages 4-12, with over 40 different themes, while tweens and teens ages 10-16 can choose from art and ceramic themes. Registration will be available for the free programs. Take advantage of the Early Bird and Multiple Madness discounts. Information: Visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

Historic Cornelius Walking Tour, 10 a.m.-noon, Cornelius Town Hall parking lot, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The town’s Historic Preservation Commission will host a guided walking tour that will cover approximately 1.25 miles. The tour is free. Information: Visit cornelius.org.

Davidson baseball vs. Ohio, 4 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ baseball team hosts Ohio in a nonconference game.

Wine and dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m., Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson. $20 per person includes a light three course meal and wines from California and France. Call for reservations at 704-237-3629.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Too Wet To Plow. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Davidson Alumni College, March 4-7, Davidson College. Alumni and friends of the college are invited to enjoy four days on campus exploring with Davidson faculty members on the roles media and technology have historically played in moving citizens to take social action and responsibility. Cost is $450 per person or $850 for a couple. For information contact 704-894-2450 or email betaylor@davidson.edu.

Yoon-Sun Song

Davidson women’s lacrosse vs. Vermont, 1 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s lacrosse team hosts Vermont.

Davidson baseball vs. Presbyterian, 2 p.m., Wilson Field, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ baseball team hosts Presbyterian in a nonconference game.

Cornelius Concert Series, 2 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. The next installment of the church’s Cornelius Concert Series will feature a performance by award-winning pianist Yoon-Sun Song. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken.

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