The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius presents the play “The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe, opening on Thursday, Sept. 20, and running to Oct. 6. The townwide ReadDavidson kicks off its fall 2012 season on Friday with a live webcast with Ann Patchett, the author of this year’s book, “State of Wonder.” In Charlotte, the 48th anniversary Festival in the Park this weekend features food, live music, artists’ booths and kids’ activities. On Saturday, there is the Lake Norman Beer Fest and the Oyster and Shrimp Fest.
Meanwhile, Our Town Cinemas in Davidson has “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Last Ounce of Courage” and “2016: Obama’s America” on the schedule. See the movie showtimes at right.
MONDAY, SEPT. 17
Community Players auditions, 7 p.m. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. – Auditions for the Davidson Community Players’ production of “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol.” Roles are available for four women and one man 21 or older. Bring a recent picture, resume or list of theatre experience, and a list of conflicts for the October through December time frame. An accompanist will be provided. Callbacks will be held by invitation on Sept. 19. For more information, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or call the office at 704 892-7953.
The cast of “The Smell of the Kill,” which opens Thursday at Warehouse PAC in Cornelius, includes (from left) Joanna Gerdy (Debra), Anne Lambert (Nicky) and Julie Janorschke Gawle (Molly) as three Chicago wives faced with an interesting decision about their husbands.
Cornelius Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board meeting, with an agenda that includes discussion of new false alarm rules and of a proposal for a new economic development coordinator. The board also will discuss I-77 toll lanes, vote on whether to borrow $180,000 for new police cars and a street sweeper. Also, at 6 p.m., commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss a contract and a potential economic development matter. See the full agenda, and download related documents on the town website.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 18
Mom’s morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Community in Christ Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius – Mom’s Morning, a new program of mom-related discussions, exercise and socializing to help moms get away. Sept. 4, 11, and 25. Today’s event: Zumba. Free child care. Pre-register at 813-240-5474 or momsmorninglkn@gmail.com
Hip Hop guest artist series, 9:40 & 11 a.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room – “The Art of the DJ: Whole Wheat” – The first program in Davidson’s “Hip Hop Artist-Scholar Guest Series” this fall features Byan Proffitt,, who performs as DJ Whole Wheat. His areas of interest are anti-war, ending rape culture and misogyny, African American studies, and working with white privilege. DJ Whole Wheat has been rocking the house party/club scene for half a decade. The guest artist series features eight hip hop scholars and performers in five presentations from September through November. Free and open to the public.
English conversation Culture Club, Noon, Davidson Public Library, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Culture Club: Snapshots of American History and Culture. Improve your conversational English while gaining knowledge of America’s past and present. Every Tuesday noon through Dec. 4. Free. Call Marcela Hosmann at 704-483-8149.
Senior Scholars: The Economy, 1-2:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall Board Room, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Senior Scholars presents “Just the Facts? A Primer on Economic Policy and Economic Performance for Election 2012,” with Fred H. Smith, associate professor and chair of Economics, Davidson College. Prof. Smith will draw on his research in economic history and public finance to evaluate competing claims about economic policy in this election year. Free. No registration necessary.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19
Davidson Design Review Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Design Review Board meeting. Agenda includes discussion of exterior renovations at Community School of Davidson High School; changes in exterior at the planned Mooney’s Corner, 212 S. Main St.; and renovations at 202 S. Main St., for the Pickled Peach Restaurant. ADDED: MSC Industrial Direct will show the board a revised brick selection for its corporate offices off I-77 Exit 30.
Live music at Flatiron Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Wednesday night, 8-10 p.m., along with beer and wine specials. This week, mandolinist Jeff Brown. Info: http://www.flatirononmain.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20
Theater: ‘Smell of the Kill’, 7:30 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Anne Lambert and Charlotte’s Off-Broadway and The Warehouse Performing Arts Center present “The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe. Sept. 20 to Oct. 6, performances Thur 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; Seniors/students/groups $15, cash or check only. For reservations, call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com
The Summit Coffee Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m., Summit Coffee Co., 128 Main St., Davidson – Features Nashville Folk Artist Hannah Miller, Paul Finnican, and Host Rob McHale with special guest and opening act Nashville Artist Shantell Ogden.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21
ReadDavidson Kick-off, 1:00 p.m., Community School of Davidson High School, 404 Armour St., Davidson – ReadDavidson announces State of Wonder as its pick for the fall of 2012. This year kicks-off with a very special event: Author Ann Patchett “visit” via live interactive webcast. Info: http://www.townofdavidson.org/ReadDavidson
Festival in the Park, 4-9:30 p.m., Freedom Park, Charlotte – 48th anniversary Festival in the Park, co-hosted by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, with food, live music, artists’ booths and kids’ activities. Participating groups include Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Carolina Raptor Center, the Carolina Clowns, the Magicians’ Stage, the Charlotte Folk Society, the Actors Crib and the Jazz Arts Initiative. Continues Saturday and Sunday. Details: www.festivalinthepark.org
Live music at Campania, Live music Party on the Porch, 6:30-9 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the front porch (weather permitting) every Friday. This week: Scott Benge. Info: 704-987-5111 or www.campaniacafe.com
Hough at Hopewell, 7 p.m., Hopewell High School, 11530 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville – Hough football at Hopewell.
Theater: ‘Smell of the Kill’, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Anne Lambert and Charlotte’s Off-Broadway and The Warehouse Performing Arts Center present “The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe. Sept. 20 to Oct. 6, performances Thur 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; Seniors/students/groups $15, cash or check only. For reservations, call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 22
Festival in the Park, 10am-9:30pm, Freedom Park, Charlotte – 48th anniversary Festival in the Park, co-hosted by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, with food, live music, artists’ booths and kids’ activities. Participating groups include Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Carolina Raptor Center, the Carolina Clowns, the Magicians’ Stage, the Charlotte Folk Society, the Actors Crib and the Jazz Arts Initiative. Also Friday and Sunday. Details: www.festivalinthepark.org
Bluegrass and Barbecue, 10:30 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – Not Strictly Bluegrass – BBQ, Bluegrass and Beyond!” concerts on Saturdays Sept. 15 and 22. Music and mouth-watering barbecue. Music begins 10:30am with the barbecue fundraiser starting at 11:30am. Performers this year are The Barefoot Movement (Sept 15), Owen Poteat (Sept 15), Michael Reno Harrell (Sept 22) and Rusty Knox (Sept 22). Info: 704-892-5577 or email corneliuspresbyt@bellsouth.net
Davidson football at Marist, Noon, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Davidson football at Marist. More info: www.davidsonwildcats.com
Lake Norman Beer Festival, 3-10 p.m., Galway Hooker, 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius – Sample over 50 craft beers and enjoy great music with good friends. $25 for general admission, $50 for VIP tickets. Info: http://lknbeerfest.com
Oyster and shrimp fest, 6 p.m., All Seasons Marina, 827 Langtree Road, Mooresville – Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists invites the public to its fourth annual Wildlife Oyster & Shrimp Fest, with dance music, food, live and silent auctions, and educational displays of Lake Norman wildlife and plants. Tickets are $40 each, two for $75. Reservations required. Visit lakenormanwildlife.org, or call 704-660-8192 weekdays during business hours, or 704-877-4787 evenings and weekends. See our preview article in Pets & Animals.
Theater: ‘Smell of the Kill’, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Anne Lambert and Charlotte’s Off-Broadway and The Warehouse Performing Arts Center present “The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe. Sept. 20 to Oct. 6, performances Thur 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; Seniors/students/groups $15, cash or check only. For reservations, call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com
Film screening, 8:45 p.m. Village Park, Kannapolis. “I am Legend”. 411 Community Read Film Screening. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com
Sunday, Sept. 23
Festival in the Park, 11am-6pm, Freedom Park, Charlotte – 48th anniversary Festival in the Park, co-hosted by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, with food, live music, artists’ booths and kids’ activities. Participating groups include Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Carolina Raptor Center, the Carolina Clowns, the Magicians’ Stage, the Charlotte Folk Society, the Actors Crib and the Jazz Arts Initiative. Also Friday and Saturday. Details: www.festivalinthepark.org
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