Pushh play a Concert on the Green Sunday at 6 p.m.
The 41st Davidson Town Day and the Town Day 5K race, a day-long musical tribute to the late Professor Robert Whitton, and the annual Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Races on Lake Norman are among this weekend’s highlights around the area. It’s beginner’s day at Davidson Elementary School Thursday, and the Lake Norman Rotary will host its annual Wine Cruise. In sports, Lake Norman also will see the Aloha Cub 2012 paddle board races. And Davidson College hosts the National Lacrosse Tournament Friday to Sunday.
Also, see our movie listings at right for Our Town Cinemas, where it’s your last chance to see “The Lucky One” and “Hunger Games,” and “The Avengers” hits the screen.
ONGOING EVENTS
Theater: Mr. Marmalade, Thursday to Saturday, May 3-5, Sunday, 2 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, off U.S. 21, Cornelius – Duende Productions presents “Mr. Marmalade.” Tickets: $15, or $10 for groups of 8 or more and seniors and students. Reservations: duende.production@gmail.com or call 803-554-7822. House and beverage bar opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Davidson College student exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Arts Center, Main and Griffith streets – Davidson College invites the public to a student art exhibition through May 8. The annual juried exhibition by both art majors and non-majors showcases about 50 works produced on a range of mediums by 30 students. Juror was Lia Newman, director of programs and exhibitions at “artspace” in Raleigh. Free. For more information call 704-894-2519.
National Lacrosse Tournament, Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, Davidson College Richardson Stadium – For the second year in a row, Davidson’s women’s lacrosse team hosts the National Lacrosse Tournament. The Wildcats are 7-9 overall this year, 4-3 in their conference, and will play Friday at 2 p.m. vs. Longwood in the opening round. For a complete schedule, ticket information and more, see DavidsonWildcats.com
THURSDAY, MAY 3
Day of Prayer in Mooresville, 8 a.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and local churches host a National Day of Prayer Observance. Prayer will be offered for the government, military, media, business, education, church and the family. Open to the public. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided. For more information contact Rev. Tom McCrea at 704-664-4216 or Pastortom@thebridgeLKN.com.
Davidson Elementary Beginners Day, 8:45 a.m. May 3, Davidson Elementary School, 635 South St., Davidson. Open to children entering the school’s kindergarten program in the fall and their parents. Children can learn what it’s like in the classroom, and their parents can meet administrators, staff and other parents. Information: Call 980-343-3900.
Flag Disposal Ceremony, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 21215 Legion St., Cornelius – The Hopewell High School JROTC will assist the Legion in a proper flag disposal ceremony.
Davidson Beverage Co. grand opening, 5-9 p.m., Davidson Beverage Co., South Main Sq., 442 S. Main St., Davidson – The new craft beer and specialty wine store hosts a grand opening and tasting. Info on Facebook: facebook.com/DavidsonBeverageCompany. See also our May 2 feature story about the new shop, “Beer lover shares his tastes at Davidson Beverage Co.”
Cornelius PARC Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m. May 3, Cornelius Town Hall, Meeting Room, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission.
Lake Norman Rotary Wine Cruise, 5:30-9 p.m., Peninsula Yacht Club, 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius – The Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville will hold its third-annual Spring Wine Cruise aboard “Yachta, Yachta, Yachta.” Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m., and the cruise will run from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, $70 per couple or $140 for four people. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Rotary Club’s scholarship programs. Tickets can be bought online www.lakenormanrotary.org. Information: Call 704-264-4006.
Davidson history program, 7 p.m., Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson – The Beloved Community Book Club with members from Davidson Presbyterian and Davidson College Presbyterian churches will host a free program with Jan Blodgett and Ralph Levering, authors of the new town history “One Town, Many Voices.” Free and open to the public. Read more about the new book in our April 3 feature story, “A new wide-angle view of Davidson’s history.”
German theatre reading, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – Graduating Senior Ryan Chiles, a German major, will perform scenes from his honors thesis translation of Heinar Kipphardt’s play Brother Eichmann. Free. For information call 704-894-2855 or email scdenham@davidson.edu.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Covering Carolina. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
Creative Collaborative night at Oak Street Mill, 9 pm to midnight, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Bella Love Inc. presents Creative Collaborative night, at the Oak Street Mill. Musicians – bring your instrument and amp if necessary; artists — bring a canvas, paints, etc.; performers — bring your hoops, dancing shoes, high energy. More information on Facebook.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Musical interludes, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – Davidson’s most talented applied lessons students will perform works on a variety of instruments. Free. For more information call 704-894-2848.
Student chemistry lectures, 2 p.m., Martin Chemistry Building B25, Davidson College – Senior chemistry majors Mac Gilliland and Kevin Peters give papers. Gilliland will present “Characterization of Shisha Tobacco and the Particulate Phase of Hookah Smoke” while Peters presents “The Use of Pyridinium Ion as an Electrocatalyst for the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide and Acetaldehyde.” Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m., lecture at 2:30. For more information call 704-894-2307 or email kafilar@davidson.edu.
BB&T Bank Grand Opening, 2-6 p.m., BB&T Bank branch, 130 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson – formal grand opening for the BB&T Branch, after its move from Main Street. Stop by and meet the staff and see the No. 31 Chevy of NASCAR’s Jeff Burton. Free.
Happy Hour history walk, 4 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Davidson Historical Society will host a happy hour history walk downtown at 4pm Fri. May 4, the day before Town Day. Led by David Boraks, historical society member and editor of DavidsonNews.net. The 30 to 40-minute tour will start at the Village Green then wrap up at Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., where we’ll have copies of the new history “One Town Many Voices,” by Jan Blodgett and Ralph Levering. Free. Info: call David at 704-896-0569 or email editor@davidsonnews.net.
Davidson College baseball, 5 p.m., Davidson College Wilson Field – Davidson baseball vs. Citadel. Info on DavidsonWildcats.com
Cinco de Mayo fundraiser, 5:30-10 p.m., Pelican’s Patio, 19930 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-Cinco de Mayo party as a fundraiser for the Our Towns Habitat for Humanity’s Business Build 2012. Cost: $20 per person. Information: Visit www.ourtownshabitat.org.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Ian Thomas, Justin Fedor, Paul Lee Kupfer. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Town Day Spartan 5K race, 8:30 a.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – The Davidson Town Day Road Race this year will be the Spartan 5K, to benefit local charter school Community School of Davidson. Register at RacesOnline.com. More information about the race at http://csd5k.wordpress.com/ The race is part of the 2012 ROC Racing Series, which includes fund-raising road races around the area.
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall – The weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every Saturday through November. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.
Blue Oval Classic Car Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5, Mooresville Ford, 139-151 E. Plaza Drive, Mooresville. The Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas will hold its eighth-annual Blue Oval Classic Car Show, with proceeds benefiting the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center in Statesville. More than 200 cars and trucks are expected to be on display. Admission to the public is free. Those interested in entering their cars can go online at www.foacarolinas.com for information and registration forms.
Methodist Youth plant sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., DUMC Chapel Lawn, South Main Street, Davidson – The Davidson United Methodist Church Youth will be holding their 2nd Annual Plant Sale for Missions on Saturday & Sunday, May 5 – 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the DUMC Chapel Lawn. All proceeds will support their 2012 Summer Mission Trips. A large assortment of hanging flower baskets (with a variety of colors to choose from), potted gardenias, flowering and decorative plants will be for sale. More info: www.dumcyouth.org
Aloha Cup 2012 paddleboard races, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. May 5, Vinnie’s on the Lake, Williamson’s Chapel Road, Mooresville. The second-annual Aloha Cup stand-up paddleboard races will be held on Lake Norman, with proceeds from the event going to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. In addition to the races, paddle board, fitness and yoga demonstrations will be held, area vendors and groups will have booths and displays, as well as live music and food. The Aloha Cup race entry fee is $20, and includes an event T-shirt. Information-registration: Visit www.standuplkn.com.
Davidson Town Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Davidson Town Day 2012, with activities and entertainment on the Village Green, food, booths from local nonprofits. Also includes Community School of Davidson 5K run at 8:30 a.m. Read more on the Town Website.
Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Davidson public library, on the Village Green – The annual Davidson library Town Day book sale begins Saturday. All types of books and media for all ages are available, most at 25 or 50 cents each. Sale continues during regular library hours next week.
Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Races, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius – Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Races, including food, stage performances, Miss Asian Festival scholarship competition, cultural exhibits. Organized by Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, (CAACC) Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, and the Charlotte Dragon Boat Association. Parking available at the Palace Theater, 17220 West Catawba Ave. Schedule and info: http://www.charlottedragonboat.com See also our preview article, “Asian fest and dragon boat races return to the lake May 5.”
Robert Whitton
Music for Robert Whitton tribute, noon to 11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., and The Birdsnest, upstairs at 102 N. Main St. – All-day musical tribute to Robert Whitton, the Davidson College professor who died last November after being hit by a car on Concord Road. A musician and local music lover, he will be remembered in a day of performances by local musicians. Donations accepted for Robert Whitton Memorial Fund. Read more and find a schedule in our preview.
Hopewell Baptist free concert, 5:30 p.m., Hopewell Baptist Church, 18841 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – Free “Concert at the Corner,” with fun, food, face painting and other kids’ activities. Bands include Arms of Mercy, Jeremiah Eighteen, Coca Cola Inspirational Praise Band. Free. Bring a blanket or camping chair.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
Methodist Youth plant sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., DUMC Chapel Lawn, South Main Street, Davidson – The Davidson United Methodist Church Youth will be holding their 2nd Annual Plant Sale for Missions on Saturday & Sunday, May 5 – 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the DUMC Chapel Lawn. All proceeds will support their 2012 Summer Mission Trips. A large assortment of hanging flower baskets (with a variety of colors to choose from), potted gardenias, flowering and decorative plants will be for sale. More info: www.dumcyouth.org
Family Activity Day, 2-4 p.m. May 6, Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, downtown Davidson – Volleyball day – Davidson Parks & Recreation and Davidson College’s athletics department have teamed up to teach sports-specific skills followed by game time. Interested participants are asked to register online at www.d-recs.org. Information: Call 704-940-9609. Last of the series. Read more: http://davidsonnews.net/blog/2012/03/15/parks-rec-wildcat-athletes-offer-free-family-clinics/
Hopewell Presbyterian Church Mother-Daughter Banquet, 5:30 p.m. May 6, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beaties Ford Road, Huntersville. Hopewell Presbyterian Church continues the year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary with a mother-daughter banquet at the church. Information: Visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.com.
Legion baseball tryouts, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Lake Norman High School field, Mooresville – Mooresville American Legion Baseball will hold tryouts. 2 p.m. – Junior team (for those born on or after 1/1/95), coached by Clark Benfield. 3 p.m. – Senior team (eligible if born on or after 1/1/93) coached by Jeremy Johnson. Please arrive 20 mins early and bring birth certificate. Info: call Steve Knight, American Legion Post 66, 704-664-5725.
Davidson College baseball, 1 p.m., Davidson College Wilson Field – Davidson baseball vs. Citadel in a double-header. Info on DavidsonWildcats.com
Davidson Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – The rock variety band Pushh plays the next Davidson Concert on the Green. Carolinas-based Pushh is a 5-piece group that plays the hits of yesterday and today by such artists as Rick Springfield, Bon Jovi, Prince, Pink, John Cougar Mellencamp and Maroon 5. Concerts continue the first and third Sundays of the month. Info: http://concertsonthegreen.com/
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