Soprano Mary Kathryn Withers sings Sunday at St. Alban’s in Davidson.

An action-packed weekend lies ahead in the Lake Norman area, from Davidson basketball games to a lecture on the “Science of Speed” at Davidson College. The college on Friday also hosts the annual “Green Ball,” a contra dance and fundraiser for Davidson Lands Conservancy. On the music scene: Soprano Mary Kathryn Withers sings a concert Sunday as part of the Music at St. Alban’s series, and the local southern gospel quartet Heaven’s Reign performs Friday night in the Cornelius Concert Series at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Other live music is on tap at local venues including Summit Coffee and Rusty Rudder. For kids, there’s a Fairy House Festival Saturday at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, and drop-in events Friday and Saturday at the Cornelius Arts Center.

Meanwhile, on the big screen, Our Town Cinemas has “Lincoln,” “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Lincoln” for one more night, along with “Warm Bodies” and “Silver Linings Playbook.” On Friday, they’ll add “Identity Thief,” “The Impossible,” “Safe Haven” and “A Good Day to Die Hard.” See the showtimes at right on this page.

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WIN TICKETS – We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to Davidson College’s upcoming production of “Sonia Flew.” Click image for details.

THURSDAY, FEB. 7

Stroke support group, 1:30 to 3pm, South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center monthly stroke support group. Meets first Thursday of every month. For information, contact Mitzie McCurdy, Director of Community Outreach, at 704-660-4859.

Angela Davis discussion and film, 7pm, Davidson College Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room – Free screening of the film “The Black Power Mix Tape 1967-1975,” and a presentation on “Who is Angela Davis? The Woman, the Activist, the Myth.” Hosted by Davidson’s Black Student Coalition. Free. (Prof. Davis will lecture at Davidson on Tuesday, Feb. 12. ^[2])

Theology on Tap, 5:30pm, Gabi’s Coffee Shoppe, 19915 Jane Crump Way (near Food Lion), downtown Cornelius – Theology on Tap, a weekly discussion. Every Thursday, Davidson College professors Matt Samson and Doug Ottati will lead the group in an exploration of Genesis 1-11. Bring your Bible, an open mind and your friends. Questions? Call the Davidson College Presbyterian Church office at 704-892-5641.

Davidson basketball vs. W. Carolina, 7pm, Belk Arena, Davidson College – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Western Carolina. More information on DavidsonWildcats.com. ^[3]

Prayerful Needlework Group, 7:30pm, Davidson Friends Meetinghouse, 625 South St., Davidson – Hearts and Hands – Prayerful Needlework Projects meets at Davidson Friends Meeting (Quakers). Knitters, crocheters, quilters and others invited to come make shawls and charity needlecraft projects. No experience necessary. The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30pm. For more information about Quakers and Davidson Friends check the website davidson.quaker.org ^[4] or call 704-895-8404.

Diandra Leslie-Pelecky

Lecture: Physics of NASCAR, 7:30pm, Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – The Davidson College physics department and the Charlotte Area Science Network will host NASCAR speaker and physicist Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, speaking on “The Science of Speed: Why Driving Fast is Harder than You Think.” She’s a physics professor at West Virginia University and the author of “The Physics of NASCAR.” Followed by Q&A and book signing. Free. Info on Davidson.edu ^[5] See also our preview article, “Physicist lectures Thurs. on ‘The Science of Speed’ ^[6]

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Bryan Olson. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[7]

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

Children’s Arts Project drop-in art, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to noon, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Drop-in Art for ages 18 months to 12 years old. Caregivers may drop in with their children to work at various art stations throughout the studio. Register at the door and pay by the hour. Children 3 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. First child is $6 per hour and $4 per hour for siblings. Second hour is $4 per child. Info: 704-896-8823, www.thecommunityartsproject.org ^[8]

Edrie Knight

Mooresville Artist Guild opening, 6-8pm, Mooresville Depot Visual Art Center, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville – Mooresville Artist Guild February exhibit opening reception, with artists Edrie Knight  and Craig Franz and teen artists in the exhibit “The Universe Wants to Be Noticed.” On display throughout the month, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Free. Info: www.MAGart.com or call 704-663-6661.

Mardi Gras at LKN Cottage, 6:30-9:30pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson. Mardi Gras Madness at The Cottage. $25 per person. Cajun food, Dixieland jazz, beads and more! Don’t forget to bring your mask! RSVP at 704-237-3629.

Heaven’s Reign at Mt. Zion, 7pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Concert Series presents the southern Gospel group Heaven’s Reign, whose mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through music. Founded in 2011 by four friends and singers from Mt. Zion United Methodist. Members include Jon Sarver and Mike Jackson; tenor and Daniel “Buddy” Phillips and Larry Horton; Bass. www.heavensreignqt.com ^[9]. Cornelius Concert Series info: mtzionumc.net

The Green Ball features contra dancing, an auction and more. This was a scene from 2010.

Green Ball contra dance, 7:30-10:30pm, Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – 9th annual Davidson Green Ball, a contra dance and silent auction fundraiser hosted by college’s Environmental Action Coalition to benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy. No contra-dance experience necessary; caller Dean Snipes will lead you through the steps. Music by The Sons of the Full Moon. Tickets $12 at the door, or $10 in advance, available online at greenball2013.eventbrite.com ^[10]. See more in our preview, “Dance for the environment at college’s Green Ball Friday.” ^[11]

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[12]

Live music at The Rusty Rudder, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Conrnelius – Live music with PUSHH. Info on Facebook ^[13]

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

Have a Heart Valentine’s Party, 10am to 2pm, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., in the Oak Street Mill (behind the police station), Cornelius – Join The Community Arts Project for its annual Have a Heart Valentine’s Party, With card making and Valentine crafts for all ages. Free, though $5 donation accepted. Proceeds will be shared with the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte. Details: www.thecommunityartsproject.org ^[8].

Children’s Arts Project drop-in art, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to noon, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Drop-in Art for ages 18 months to 12 years old. Caregivers may drop in with their children to work at various art stations throughout the studio. Register at the door and pay by the hour. Children 3 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. First child is $6 per hour and $4 per hour for siblings. Second hour is $4 per child. Info: 704-896-8823, www.thecommunityartsproject.org ^[8].

Fairy House Festival, 10am-4pm, rain or shine, Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville – Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation invites children and families to the 5th annual Fairy House Festival,. A fairy house is an outdoor natural habitat structure for fairies, insects and small animals. With storytelling, face painting, crafts, children’s activities and refreshments. Prizes for best fairy and gnome costumes and for construction of the best fairy house on the nature trail. Free. Info: CharMeck.org ^[14] (PDF)

Davidson basketball vs. Appalachian, 7:30pm, Belk Arena, Davidson College – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Appalachian State University. More information on DavidsonWildcats.com ^[15]. (Time changed from afternoon)

Wally and Dave in concert, 7:30pm, Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Mooresville Concert Series presents Wally and Dave, a classic rock duo that plays music of Van Morrison, The Beatles, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, John Mayer, and more. Admission $10 adults, $5 students 11-18, free for children 10 and under. Call 704-663-7026, buy in person at Mooresville Recreation Dept., 418 Carpenter Ave., Mooresville, or online at www.ci.mooresville.nc.us ^[16]

Valentine’s Day at LKN Cottage, 7-9pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Cottage. Live music, food, and chocolate covered strawberries. $25 per person. Call for a reservation: 704-237-3629

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Time Sawyer. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[12]

Improv comedy at Warehouse, 8pm, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 -A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza Starring the Chuckleheads. warehousepac.com ^[17]

Live music at The Rusty Rudder, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Conrnelius – Mardi Gras Party with John King Band. Info on Facebook ^[18]

SUNDAY, FEB. 10

History talk: Murder on South Street, 3pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Historical Society presents “Murder on South Street,” with DavidsonNews.net editor David Boraks. The 1-hour program will recount the happenings of February 1914, when Mecklenburg County citizens were shocked at news of a murder on South Street in Davidson. Monroe Jetton, the town druggist, was accused of shooting his friend, Dr. W.H. Wooten, “in a fit of jealousy” over the doctor’s alleged relationship with Mr. Jetton’s wife, or, as news accounts later described her as his “bride of one year.” The “distressing affair” was front-page news in The Charlotte Observer and the subject of whispering in town for decades. We’ll tell the story and talk about the buildings in town connected to the case, all of which remain. $5. Register online at Register online at www.d-Recs.org or call the Parks & Recreation office at 704-892-3349. ^[19] or call the Parks & Recreation office at 704-892-3349. See more in our preview article here ^[20].

Soprano Mary Kathryn Withers in concert, 3pm, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson – Music at St. Alban’s series presents soprano Mary Kathryn Withers in a concert title “Some Say Love: An Afternoon of Opera, Art Song and Broadway Standards.” Includes music from Puccini and Mozart to Gershwin, Porter and Rogers. Tickets $15/$10, children under 12 free. 704-941-0650. www.musicatstalbans.net ^[21]

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Send calendar listings to editor@davidsonnews.net ^[22]. Announcements appear in our “This Week” and “Weekend Calendar” columns, and in our day-by-day calendar (at right), on both DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net. We also occasionally publish additional specialty calendar columns for music, theater, running, senior events, fundraisers and church news.

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