The Lake Norman area calendar is a full one this week, from the Cornelius ‘Tawba Walk art crawl and the Flatiron Kitchen’s Fall Festival in Davidson to Statesville’s Carolina Balloonfest and the Lakeside Artists Studio Tour. The Organ at Davidson series continues at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Tuesday with Mary Louise Kapp Peeples. This Saturday also brings the Children’s Schoolhouse Fall Carnival on the Davidson Green. Meanwhile, the Amazing Maize Maze continues at Rural Hill and the musical “Baby” has more performances at Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
Our Town Cinemas in Davidson is showing “Argo,” “Paranormal Activity 4,” “Taken 2,” “Hotel Transylvania,” and “Looper.” See showtimes at the right of the page.
MONDAY, OCT. 15
Cornelius Town Board, 6 p.m., 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board meeting. Agenda includes minor updates to several ordinances, several board appointments, a presentation on a new traffic model for town, and consideration of new alarm system rules and street light policy. The board also plans a closed session to consider real estate and contract matters. There’s also a “pre-meeting” tonight for a discussion of proposed I-77 widening and High Occupancy Toll lanes. Agenda on the town website.
TUESDAY, OCT. 16
Parent University: “Good Decisions”, 8 a.m., Bailey Middle School media center, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Bailey Middle hosts a CMS Parent University workshop on “Helping Students Make Good Decisions.” Free.
Youth orchestra meeting, 6 p.m., Bailey Middle School orchestra room, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Cornelius Youth Orchestras are holding auditions for the 2012 – 2013 concert season. Auditions and parent information sessions will be on Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, at 6 p.m. Youth musicians and parents also are welcome to attend the 6:30 p.m. rehearsal as a free trial. Contact Nanette Haraden to schedule an audition 704-576-7270. Info: http://www.corneliusyouthorchestras.com/
Striped bass info meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Norman High School, 186 Doolie Road, Mooresville – N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a public input meeting to discuss the Lake Norman striped bass fishery. Commission biologists will present an overview of the lake’s striped bass fishery, provide information on the status of the population, and discuss the current management of the fishery, as well as potential future strategies to improve the fishery. Read more on the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission web page.
Estate planning seminar, 7-9 p.m., Edward Jones Investments, 11098 Renaissance Drive, Davidson – Free Estate Planning Seminar, with Cathy Bentz, an estate lawyer Bentz and Associates of Cornelius. Refreshments will be served. Seating limited, please RSVP to 704-439-1596
Mary Lou Peeples
Organ recital at DCPC, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., North Main at Concord Road, Davidson – Organist Mary Louise Kapp Peeples plays the second concert in the 2012-2013 Organ at Davidson series, now in its 7th season. Reception follows. Free, with donations accepted. www.dcpc.org
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
Senior Scholars: Prof. Susan Roberts, 1-2:30 p.m., Davidson Parks & Recreation, 416 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Parks & Recreation Senior Scholars program with Susan Roberts, professor of political science at Davidson College, speaking on “Polarization, Hyper-Partisanship and Dysfunctional Politics.” Free. Info: 704-892-3349
Religion and politics discussions, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – The church’s senior pastor Mary John Dye will lead a four-week course Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 on “Mixing Politics and Religion: How Christian Values Affect Election Decisions.” Open to the public. A fellowship meal is available prior to the course at the church’s Family Life Center. For meal signups, visit the church website http://www.mtzionumc.net/bloom
Susan Cernyak Spatz
Lecture: Imprisoned in Hitler’s Europe, 7 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Hall, Room 2164, Davidson – Susan Cernyak-Spatz, professor emeritus of German Literature at UNC Charlotte and survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp, will speak about her experience. Free. More information at Davidson.edu
Live music at Flatiron, 8-10pm, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 South Main St., Davidson. Live music: Jeff Brown. For more info visit flatirononmain.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 18
Graffiti: Visual Hip Hop, 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room, Davidson – Visual hip hop artists Abby Andrews (ABBY) and Jessica N. Pabón show work at 9:40 a.m., and Pabón will give a solo presentation at 11 a.m. Free. For more information call 704-894-2504 or email shsmalls@davidson.edu.
Davidson Book Clubs fall tea, 3 p.m., Davidson Room, The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson – Davidson Book Clubs annual Fall Tea, hosted by the Tuesday Club. Open to members and their guests. Local authors Margo Williams and Jon Guttman will be reading from their thriller “Madame President.” Read more in our latest “Literary News” column.
Lucky Cat Fundraiser, 5-9pm, Galway Hooker, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius. In honor of National Feral Cat Day this October, the Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program will hold its annual fundraiser, a PawBrokers Party. Free and open to the public. Come check out the gorgeous jewelry for sale. 100% of proceeds are used to spay and neuter unowned stray and feral cats, and to provide financial aid for qualified area residents in need of spay/neuter services. For more info visit luckycats.org.
Cuban writer at Davidson, 7 p.m., Alvarez College Union 900 Room, Davidson College, Davidson – The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Department of Hispanic Studies present a conversation with Cuban writer and artist Anna Lidia Vega de Serova. She will discuss her creative process, her recent literary and film work, and her life as an artist in Cuba. Free.
Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College – Recital featuring Davidson music department music faculty members Jacquelyn Culpepper (soprano), Christopher Gilliam (baritone), Mario Hunter (clarinet and bass clarinet), and Lovell Bradford (jazz piano). In addition, Frank Kumor will perform an original composition for marimba written by Professor of Music Jennifer Stasack. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.
Summit Songwriters Showcase, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Summit Songwriters Showcase. Featuring Maddie Shuler, Mike Alicke and Jackie Mosely, 2012 Songwriter of the Year. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com .
Theater: ‘Baby: The Musical’, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players presents “Baby: The Musical” Oct. 4-21. Shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. “Baby” tells of three couples on a college campus as they deal with painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of this universal experience. There are the college students, at the beginning of adulthood; 30-somethings having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started. Tickets and info at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 19
Lakeside Artists Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., four studios off Brawley School Road, Mooresville – 4th annual Lakeside Artists Studio Tour, Friday and Saturday, 10-6. Meet 12 award winning artists who will be showing their work at four locations in the area. Free. More information about the artists and a tour map are available at www.LKNStudios.com.
Cannon kindergarten info session, 10 a.m., Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord – The school hosts a junior kindergarten and kindergarten information session. Parents may register at www.cannonschool.org/openhouse.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., night flashlight maze, 6 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road), Huntersville – Amazing Maize Maze, a cornfield maze with an Election 2012 theme. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 4. The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Water stations and maze assistance are available throughout. Tickets $10 per person for ages 13+; $7 per person for youth ages 5-12; and ages 4 and under are free. Tickets at the gate or in advance at www.ruralhill.net. Open by appointment other days.
Musical Interludes: Orientalism, 12:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – “A Salon of Orientalism,” a program of music and discussion about Orientalism in art, music and literature, by faculty members Brigitte Mera, Cynthia Lawing, and Shaw Smith. Free. For more information call 704-894-2848.
Carolina BalloonFest, 3 p.m., Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville – 2012 Carolina BalloonFest, with more than 50 hot air balloonists. This year’s festival dedicated to Cornelius balloonist Ed Ristaino, who died in a March 2012 accident. Tickets $12 at the gate. Limited free parking. Organizers recommend getting there early. Runs three days: Oct. 19, 3-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: www.carolinaballoonfest.com
Cornelius history walk, 6 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall parking lot, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission hosts a guided walking tour focusing on Cornelius history. Rain date: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.. Lasts 1 to 1 1/2 hours and follows a fairly level 1.25-mile route. Afterward, join the ‘Tawba Walk Art Crawl. See related item.
‘Tawba Walk, 7-9pm, Oak Street Mill and Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., downtown Cornelius – The Town of Cornelius and local businesses present the first ‘Tawba Walk festival. Come browse local shops, sample local artisans homemade goods, enjoy children’s activities and partake in entertainment from live paintings, street performers and music. Read our Oct. 17 preview on CorneliusNews.net
Football: Cannon vs. Carolina Pride, 7:30 p.m., Cannon School, off Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Cannon football vs. Carolina Pride.
Hough football at Lake Norman, 7:30 p.m., Lake Norman High School, Mooresville – Hough football at Lake Norman.
Football: Davidson Day vs. Charlotte Latin, 7:30 p.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day vs. Charlotte Latin football.
Live music: Reeve Coobs and Jason Atkins, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Reeve Coobs and Jason Atkins. $8 cover. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com .
Theater: ‘Baby: The Musical’, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players presents “Baby: The Musical” Oct. 4-21. Shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. “Baby” tells of three couples on a college campus as they deal with painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of this universal experience. There are the college students, at the beginning of adulthood; 30-somethings having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started. Tickets and info at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
Carolina BalloonFest, 7 a.m., Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville – 2012 Carolina BalloonFest, with more than 50 hot air balloonists. This year’s festival dedicated to Cornelius balloonist Ed Ristaino, who died in a March 2012 accident. Tickets $12 at the gate. Limited free parking. Organizers recommend getting there early. Runs three days: Oct. 19, 3-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: www.carolinaballoonfest.com
Harvest Craft Festival, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. North Mecklenburg Senior Center. – Craft festival to benefit the senior center includes craft vendors, food, bake sale, special music, and more. Craft vendors should call the North Mecklenburg Senior Center at 704-875-1270 or email northmeckdirector@cmseniorcenters.org.
Carolina Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – Carolina Renaissance Festival, continues Saturdays and Sundays, 10-5:30, through Nov. 18. The festival is a combination renaissance-themed fair and artisan marketplace, with food (we love those turkey legs!), drink, rides, games, craft demonstrations, jousting, and shops. Rain or shine. Info: RenFestInfo.org or 877-896-5544 or 704-896-5544. Free parking. No pets.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., night flashlight maze, 6 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road), Huntersville – Amazing Maize Maze, a cornfield maze with an Election 2012 theme. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 4. The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Water stations and maze assistance are available throughout. Tickets $10 per person for ages 13+; $7 per person for youth ages 5-12; and ages 4 and under are free. Tickets at the gate or in advance at www.ruralhill.net. Open by appointment other days.
Children’s Schoolhouse Fall Carnival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – The Children’s Schoolhouse 31st Annual Fall Carnival, with pony rides, bounce houses, games for all ages, crafts, face and hair painting, entertainment, food and drink. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Schoolhouse, a nonprofit cooperative preschool for children ages 3-5. 3, 4, and 5 year olds; celebrating 40 years of serving the Lake Norman community. Info: thechildrensschoolhouse.com
Lakeside Artists Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., four studios off Brawley School Road, Mooresville – 4th annual Lakeside Artists Studio Tour, Friday and Saturday, 10-6. Meet 12 award winning artists who will be showing their work at four locations in the area. Free. More information about the artists and a tour map are available at www.LKNStudios.com.
Flatiron Fall Festival fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse parking lot, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Working with Davidson College’s Connor House, the restaurant hosts its first Fall Festival, with music by The Stoney Creek Boys, a cornhole tournament, a silent auction, pumpkin and face painting and more. Proceeds will go to Earlier.org, which supports research for an earlier breast cancer test. Info: 704-237-3246 or earl@flatirononmain.com.
Wildcats Red-Black Scrimmage, 2 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, Baker Drive, Davidson – Davidson men’s basketball team holds its annual Red/Black Scrimmage, with team introductions and a post-game Q&A with Coach Bob McKillop and the Wildcats. Free schedule cards and posters available for an autograph session. Free and open to the public. More info: DavidsonWildcats.com.
Shrimpfest fundraiser for Angels & Sparrows, 4-8 p.m., Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen, 514 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville – Huntersville Lions Club hosts a Shrimpfest fundraiser, with boiled, easy-peel shrimp, fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies and drinks. $14 all you can eat, $10 for a plate, $5 for kids hot dog plate, $1 for dessert. Proceeds go to Angels and Sparrows, Huntersville Lions.
Davidson football at Campbell, 6 p.m., Buies Creek, N.C. – Davidson football at Campbell. More info: www.davidsonwildcats.com
Live Music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Cold Bait, Live Beer. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com .
Theater: ‘Baby: The Musical’, 8 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players presents “Baby: The Musical” Oct. 4-21. Shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. “Baby” tells of three couples on a college campus as they deal with painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of this universal experience. There are the college students, at the beginning of adulthood; 30-somethings having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started. Tickets and info at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org
SUNDAY, OCT. 21
Carolina Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – Carolina Renaissance Festival, continues Saturdays and Sundays, 10-5:30, through Nov. 18. The festival is a combination renaissance-themed fair and artisan marketplace, with food (we love those turkey legs!), drink, rides, games, craft demonstrations, jousting, and shops. Rain or shine. Info: RenFestInfo.org or 877-896-5544 or 704-896-5544. Free parking. No pets.
Writers Club meeting and mystery reading, 2-4 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Charlotte Writers Club – North and The Warehouse Performing Arts Center and Writers Loft present a program on “A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma,” featuring local authors Margo Williams and Jon Guttman discussing their political thriller “Madame President.”
Debra Dean book reading and tea, 4-5:30 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Reading and book signing by Debra Dean, author of “Madonnas of Leningrad” and “The Mirror of the World. Free. More info about the author: www.debradean.com
Angels in Need fundraiser, 4 p.m., Homewood Suites, 125 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson – Nonprofit Angels in Need hosts a fundraiser where Romanian orphanage survivor Izidor Ruckel and Simona Stewart, founder and director of Romanian-based House of Angels, will share their stories. Free, donations will be accepted. Reservations are recommended. Angels in Need was founded by Jeni and Lee Cooper of Davidson. http://www.angelsinneed.org/
Music at SouthLake Presbyterian, 6:30 p.m., Wilcox Center, SouthLake Presbyterian Church, 13901 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville – Concert with Indelible Grace and lead singer Matthew Smith Tickets $5 at the door. If you plan on bringing a group, or have questions, please contact Sam James at 704-996-0543 or samuelsjames@yahoo.com
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