Jesse Vetrone is one half of the electronic duo “Colours,” which performs Thursday night at Summit Coffee in Davidson. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
Your weekend options are many and varied, from the Davidson Wildcats Fan Day on the Davidson Green Saturday to “The Fantasticks” at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius to outdoor concerts in Mooresville and Kannapolis. Thursday night at Summit Coffee in Davidson, barista Jesse Vetrone and bandmate Mack Russum bring their two-man electronic music project Colours to the stage. (Tim Helfrich of Summit has a nice preview on the Summit blog.) Mooresville’s “Live in the 115″ music series continues Friday night downtown, while Kannapolis’s summer concert series Saturday night features Bomshel with The Gal Friday Band, followed by fireworks. The Carolina Diamonds women’s professional softball team have their final homestand of the season this weekend at Cannon Stadium in Kannapolis. And don’t forget the Davidson Farmer’s Market Saturday morning. Read on for the details.
At Our Town Cinemas in Davidson, “The Bourne Legacy” and “The Campaign” join the lineup. Thursday is your last chance to see the Batman flick “Dark Knight Rises,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Also on screen this weekend: “Hope Springs,” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.” See the movie showtimes at right.
THURSDAY, AUG. 9
Blood drive, 1-4 p.m. Lime Energy, 16810 Kenton Drive, Suite 240, Huntersville. – Blood drive by the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment.
2012 National Poetry Slam Prelims, 7-9pm, Various uptown Charlotte locations. 5-day event where poets from all over come together to compete. Open to all poetry lovers. For more info on NPS 2012 visit nps2012charlotte.com. For ticket, location info and schedule visit blumenthalarts.org
Networking party and kids’ book drive, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tyber Creek Pub, 1933 South Boulevard, Charlotte – United Way Young Leaders, a group of professionals 40 and younger, will hold a networking event and children’s book drive. The books will be distributed to various United Way funded agencies for at-risk students. Admission: $5 or two children’s books. RSVP to Sarah, youngleaders@uwcentralcarolinas.org or 704-371-6255.
Tea party documentary screening, 6:45 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Local Tea Party groups Stand Up North Carolina and CAUTION (Common Americans United to Inspire Our Nation) will host filmmaker Dennis Michael Lynch and screen his documentary on illegal immigration entitled “2012: They Come To America.” Free. Meet the filmmaker beforehand from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at Epic Chophouse, 104 S. Main St., Mooresville.
Light Factory screening: “The Dark Crystal”, 7:30 p.m., Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – The Light Factory presents a free outdoor screening of Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal.” Trivia starts at 7:30, movie at sunset. Donations accepted. Info: www.lightfactory.org
“The Fantasticks” at Warehouse PAC, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Students and alumni of the Cannon Theater Co. are teaming up with actors and artists across the area to produce “The Fantasticks.” Shows are Aug. 9-11 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 12th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. $10 for seniors, students, and groups. Reservations can be made by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling 704-619-0429. Read a preview in CorneliusNews.net’s The Guide
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Colours (Summit barista Jesse Vetrone and Mack Russum). Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com. Read more about their electronic sound in Tim Helfrich’s SummitCoffee.com blog entry, “Barista Jesse brings musical experiment to Summit”
FRIDAY, AUG. 10
“Live in the 115″ concert,, 5-9:30 p.m. John Franklin Moore Park, Mooresville – “Live in the 115,” a series of free open-air rock shows in corner of Main and Center. Tiny City and Moses Jones are today’s featured bands.
Mooresville Artist Guild reception, 6-8 p.m. 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresille. – The Mooresville Artist Guild hosts an artist reception the second Friday of every month. Visit the artist guild website for more information.
2012 National Poetry Slam Semi Finals and Finals, 8pm, Various uptown Charlotte locations. 5-day event where poets from all over come together to compete. Semifinals at 8 p.m., Finals at 10 p.m. at McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. For more info on NPS 2012 visit nps2012charlotte.com. For ticket, location info and schedule visit blumenthalarts.org
“The Fantasticks” at Warehouse PAC, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Students and alumni of the Cannon Theater Co. are teaming up with actors and artists across the area to produce “The Fantasticks.” Shows are Aug. 9-11 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 12th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. $10 for seniors, students, and groups. Reservations can be made by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling 704-619-0429. Read a preview in CorneliusNews.net’s The Guide
Mike Strauss plays Friday night at Summit Coffee.
Mike Strauss Trio live, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Mike Strauss Trio. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 11
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 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. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.
Safe boating class, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shepherds Fire Department, 2014 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville – The Lake Norman U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a day-long safe-boating class. The class is $45, including lunch. To register email to info@cgauxlkn.com or call 704-663-3333. More information on the Coast Guard Auxiliary website, http://www.cgauxlkn.com/classes.html.
Community music jam, 9 a.m.-noon. Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Community bluegrass jam held every Saturday. Call 704-663-0488.
Samaritan’s Feet with give away free shoes at Ada Jenkins Center Saturday. A volunteer washes a boy’s feet during the 2011 giveaway. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
Samaritan’s Feet shoe giveaway, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Samaritan’s Feet will be distributing shoes to children and youth up to 18 years old. For more information, visit www.adajenkins.org. See also our preview article, “Samaritan’s Feet to give away shoes Aug. 11 at Ada Jenkins”
All about beekeeping, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville – Learn about the history of beekeeping, what it takes to be a backyard beekeeper, the importance of honeybees in agriculture, and more. Free with regular site admission. The circa 1800 Latta home and grounds are open for touring. Info: LattaPlantation.org.
Behind the scenes at Reed Gold Mine, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland (Cabarrus County) – Annual behind-the-scenes gold mine tours “When Man And Nature Collide.” This program takes visitors to some of the least explored areas of the Reed Gold Mine with a site historian, NC forestry ranger, and wildlife biologist. Visitors will learn about both the natural and man-made environments and how they have impacted each other through the years. It’s about a 1 mile hike. Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented discovery of gold in United States. For more information, visit www.nchistoricsites.org/reed or contact the site at 704-721-4653.
Weathers Creek writers get-away, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Farm in Iredell County between Cleveland and Mooresville. – Weathers Creek Writer’s Series workshops offer a one-day get-away. Instructor Kim Wright will talk about what writers need to know to get their book into the marketplace. Class size limited to 14 people. Weathers Creek sessions are $75 each. Sessions include a homemade lunch. For more information, go to www.weatherscreek.net or call 704-662-0187.
Meet the Wildcats Fan Day, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Concord Road and Main Street, Davidson – Annual Meet the Wildcats Fan Day, with Davidson College coaches and athletes from football, soccer, field hockey and volleyball. Autograph signing, Kids’ Zone with inflatables, and the popular Davidson Dunk Tank. Prize drawing. info: athleticsmarketing@davidson.edu
Kannapolis Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with national country artist Bomshel with The Gal Friday Band, followed by fireworks. Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com
Carolina Diamonds women’s softball, 7:05 p.m., CMC NorthEast Stadium, Kannapolis – Carolina Diamonds women’s professional softball team hosts USSSA Pride. Also Sunday. Info: http://www.yourcarolinadiamonds.com
2012 National Poetry Slam Finals, 8 p.m., Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon, Charlotte – The conclusion of the 5-day National Poetry Slam event, where poets from all over come together to compete. For more info on NPS 2012 visit nps2012charlotte.com. For ticket, location info and schedule visit blumenthalarts.org
“The Fantasticks” at Warehouse PAC, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Students and alumni of the Cannon Theater Co. are teaming up with actors and artists across the area to produce “The Fantasticks.” Shows are Aug. 9-11 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 12th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. $10 for seniors, students, and groups. Reservations can be made by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling 704-619-0429. Read a preview in CorneliusNews.net’s The Guide
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Rusty Knox Band. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
SUNDAY, AUG. 12
HPC Music Heritage Sunday, 11 a.m. Aug. 12, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beaties Ford Road, Huntersville. Hopewell Presbyterian Church continues the year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary with Music Heritage Sunday, followed by a luncheon. Information: Visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.com.
“The Fantasticks” at Warehouse PAC, 2 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Students and alumni of the Cannon Theater Co. are teaming up with actors and artists across the area to produce “The Fantasticks.” Shows are Aug. 9-11 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 12th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. $10 for seniors, students, and groups. Reservations can be made by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling 704-619-0429. Read a preview in CorneliusNews.net’s The Guide
Carolina Diamonds women’s softball, 5:05 p.m., CMC NorthEast Stadium, Kannapolis – Carolina Diamonds women’s professional softball team hosts USSSA Pride. Also Sunday. Info: http://www.yourcarolinadiamonds.com
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