^[1]Live music and great food will be served up Friday night at the first-ever food truck rally in the Lake Norman area, at Rural Hill in Huntersville. Order food and enjoy music by The Moonshine Racers  and historic demonstrations, games, scenic hayrides, and more.  Another big weekend event is  Barnstock ’12, a two-day music festival showcasing local bands and benefiting Davidson Fire Department and other local causes. Other music this weekend: Kannapolis’ Summer Concert Series features The Tams Friday and several other bands on Saturday night. And Cornelius hosts the annual Beach Bash in the Park on Saturday.  If you prefer theater, Davidson Community Players opens its production of Neil Simon’s play “Rumors” at Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall.

Our Town Cinemas in Davidson has the Batman flick “Dark Knight Rises” along with “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” See showtimes at right.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com ^[2] or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page ^[3].

Power Point Basics 1, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation in Power Point 07. This class is for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Taking a Word Basics class beforehand is recommended. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[4].

Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – At toddler story time (19-35 months), toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Registration is required. For more information, call 704-416-3800 or go to the library web page ^[4].

Story Time at Main Street Books, 3 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Story time for toddlers, with stories, songs and fun. Free.

WFAE Public Conversations Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte. – WFAE’s Public Conversations Series will address “Politics in the Street,” a look at the balancing act between freedom of speech and the right to assemble and the need to maintain safety and livability during the Democratic National Convention. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. More information, visit the series’ website ^[5].

MI-Connection Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main Street – The board will meet in the the board room of Town Hall.

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org ^[6]. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Billy Jones and The Pocket. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[7].

FRIDAY, JULY 27

Focus Friday, 8-9:30 a.m. Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – This month’s Focus Friday examines the $29.5 million bond referendum on the ballot in November for Huntersville voters. Town Manager Greg Ferguson will speak to the specifics of the package with Huntersville Commissioner Charlie Jeter speaking in support of the package. The Focus Friday is open to all members. Focus Friday is sponsored by DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net.

Handmade in America Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also Saturday), Rocky River Elementary School, 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville – Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters’ Guide presents the Handmade in America Quilt Show. Judged quilts and fabric creations, boutique, vendors, silent auction, demonstrations. Admission $5.

^[8]Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com ^[8] CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

“From Page to Screen” film series, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library 21105 Catawba Avenue – Showing of the movie “Alice in Wonderland” (G) based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[4].

Food Truck Rally, 5-9 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – The first-ever Food Truck Rally in the Lake Norman area boasts to date at least 13 Food Trucks for the event, including Wingzza, Smoke and Go, TCBY, Charlie’s, Tasty-Yo, Dan The Pig Man, Outdoor Feasts, Roaming Fork, Harvest Moon Grille, The Homegrown Crepe, Sahlen’s Grillin Wagon, Maki Taco, and I Scream 4 Ice Cream. There will be live music by The Moonshine Racers and children’s activities provided by Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics.  Also, historical demonstrations, games, scenic hayrides, and more. Admission is free, and each Food Truck will set its prices for food and beverages. Craft beer will be for sale from Highland Brewing Company, as well as wine from Shelton Vineyards and spring water. Click here for more information ^[9].

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Chile, France, and Italy. For a reservation please call 704.237.3629.

Live music at Campania, 6:30-9 p.m. Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Friday night, weather permitting. For more information, go to www.campaniacafe.com ^[10].

Kannapolis summer concert series, 7 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Tams. Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com ^[11]

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org ^[6] DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Jewell’s Harp. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[7].

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – The weekly Davidson Farmer’s 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 ^[12]. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.

Community music jam, 9 a.m.-noon. Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Community music jam held every Saturday. Call 704-663-0488.

Handmade in America Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also Saturday), Rocky River Elementary School, 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville – Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters’ Guide presents the Handmade in America Quilt Show. Judged quilts and fabric creations, boutique, vendors, silent auction, demonstrations. Admission $5.

Composting and waste reduction seminar, 9-9:45 a.m. Davidson Farmer’s Market – Learn the basics of backyard composting and other organic management practices, including: bin options – what you can and can’t compost; how to maintain your pile; and other ways to handle organic debris. Sign-up for this event is closed. Inquire about another seminar this fall.

Excel Basics II, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – After a review of Excel, a discussion on writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[4].

Shark dissection, 11 a.m. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Observe a shark dissection led by a Discovery Place educator. Call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or visit www.discoveryplace.org ^[13].

Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com ^[8] CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

Blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. The Grand Theatre AmStar, 206 Norman Station Blvd., Mooresville – Blood drive by Community Blood Center. Minimum weight requirement for blood donors is 120 pounds. More public drives can be found by logging on to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site at www.cbcc.us ^[14].

Introduction to Memoir Writing, 3 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Dr. Shireen Campbell, from Davidson College, will present a program on memoir writing for your own enjoyment. After discussing the different types of memoirs, she will offer tips about writing and editing, then read from her own work. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[4].

Blood drive, 3-6 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 206 – Blood drive by Community Blood Center. Minimum weight requirement for blood donors is 120 pounds. More public drives can be found by logging on to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site at www.cbcc.us ^[14].

Kannapolis Summer Concert Series, 5 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Holiday Band (5 p.m.), Atlantic Groove ( 7 p.m.) and Jim Quick & Coastline (8:30 p.m.). Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com ^[11].

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Spain, New Zealand, and California. For a reservation please call 704.237.3629.

Beach Bash in the Park, 7 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Cornelius PARC Concerts in the Park presents Beach Bash in the Park. Gates open at 7 p.m., then at 7:30 p.m. Big Time Party Band takes the stage. More information: http://www.cornelius.org/parc/special-events/concert-series ^[15]

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org ^[6]. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Rick Spreitzer and the Antique Babies. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[7].

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Cooking class, 2-4:30 p.m. Wooden Stone, 445 South Main St., Ste. 200, Davidson – Chef Katie Balbuena will teach six recipes of baked good using fruit fresh from the Farmer’s Market. Cost is $60. To register go to www.woodenstonegallery.com ^[16].

Theater: “Rumors,” 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org ^[6]. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

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