We start the week with the President’s Day Holiday and it just gets busier from there, with meetings and lectures, dance and music, at week’s end, there’s a big Woman’s Leadership Conference at Davidson College and a Lake Norman Chamber program on I-77 widening. On stage, “Sonia Flew” debuts at Davidson College, while Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius has “Crimes of Omission.” This Saturday brings the second annual “Celebrate Smithville” festival in Cornelius and Davidson’s men’s basketball team takes on Montana in a nationally televised game. Those events and more below.

Our Town Cinemas has the zombie flick “Warm Bodies,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Identity Thief,” “The Impossible,” “Safe Haven” and “A Good Day to Die Hard.” See the showtimes at right on this page.

MONDAY, FEB. 18

Presidents Day, all day – Post office and federal offices closed. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools closed. Trash pickups this week on a normal schedule. (Recycling week in Davidson.) State, c county and local offices open. Some banks closed. Wells Fargo says it will be open. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on a normal schedule.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. candlelight tribute, 6-9pm, Dale Earnhardt Inc., 1676 Coddle Creek Highway, Route 3, Mooresville – Candlelight Tribute in rememberance of the late NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. The showroom will be open to the public and will be illuminated with candles. Commemorative decals and prayer cards will be distributed to all in attendance, and a guest book is available all day to share memories of Dale. www.daleearnhardtinc.com

Black History Month Discussion, 7pm, Davidson College Alvarez College Union atrium – A discussion with Larry Little, former head of the Black Panther Party chapter in Winston-Salem, and African-American World War II veteran Ross Walker, who fought in Germany in 1945. Other African-American war veterans who were stationed in Germany also will attend. The college and the German Consulate will honor the men at the event. The discussion coincides with the exhibition “The Civil Rights Struggle, African American GIs and Germany,” at the college through March 1. For more about this and other Black History Month programs at Davidson, see our Feb. 1 news item, “Black History Month at college includes exhibit, Angela Davis”

Cornelius Town Board, 7pm, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board meeting, with an agenda that includes hearing and vote on the Courtyards at Cornelius project, off Jetton Road extension, opening of a public hearing on an expansion plan for Lake Norman Hyundai, and a possible decision on filling the current commissioner vacancy. Agenda and related documents on the town website.

Davidson women vs. Wofford, 7pm, Davidson College Belk Arena – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Wofford. Information on DavidsonWildcats.com

Environmental Studies lecture, 7:30pm, Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – “A Story of Mountaintop Mining and Citizen Action Along North Carolina’s Appalachian Trail,” by Jay Leutze, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Jay Leutze is the author of “Stand Up That Mountain: The Battle to Save One Small Community in the Wilderness Along the Appalachian Trail.”

Trivia Night at Summit, 7:30pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Trivia night. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com (See more about the new Monday trivia nights at Summit in our Jan. 23 post, “Upstairs at Summit Coffee, Trivia night looks like a hit.”

TUESDAY, FEB. 19

Dine out for DES, All day, Brian’s Dog House, 9931 Rose Commons Drive, Huntersville (Exit 23) – Dine out for Davidson Elementary School PTO. The restaurant will donate a portion of the day’s sales to the PTO. Mention “Dine Out for DES.” 704- 948-4232

Paul Leonard lecture: “Where Is Church?”, 11:05am, Davidson College Alavarez College Union, Smith 900 Room – Paul Leonard lectures about his memoir, “Where Is Church?” Mr. Leonard is a Davidson resident whose professional career has spanned the worlds of nonprofit ministry and big business. The former head of Habitat for Humanity International will discuss how his search for a church that embodied his deep faith and call for service led him outside of traditional institutional structures. Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement, the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of the President. Info: Davidson.edu

Open House – new videoconferencing center, 4:30-6pm, Business Center at South Main Square, 442 St. Main St., Davidson – Come check out the Business Center’s newly installed MI-Connection video conferencing technology and learn what it’s all about. For more info visit southmainsquare.com

Davidson Town Board, 6pm, home of Commissioner Rodney Graham, 618 James Alexander Way, Davidson – Davidson Town Board will hold another in a monthly series of informal “team building” meetings at the home of Commissioner Graham. A quorum of commissioners is expected, and the meeting is open to the public.

Quality of Life study meeting, 6-7:30pm, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Road, Huntersville – The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will host one of a series of meetings on the county’s new Quality of Life Study, performed under contract with University of North Carolina – Charlotte (UNCC) Metropolitan Studies Institute. It’s a look at social, crime, physical, economic and environmental conditions and will be used for planning, and to understand neighborhoods in the region. Meeting information on CharMeck.org.

Living After Suicide group, 7-8:30pm, Solomon House, 200 Main St., Huntersville – A support group called “Living After Suicide” meets the third Tuesday of the month for those left behind after the loss of a family member or friend. More info: http://livingaftersuicide.info

Artist Series: Complexions Ballet, 8pm, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Complexions Contemporary Ballet performs as part of the Davidson College Artist Series. The company was founded in 1994 by two former Alvin Ailey dancers, Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden. “Complexions creates an open, continually evolving form of dance that reflects the movement of our world – and all its constituent cultures – as an interrelated whole,” according to a college announcement. Tickets $8 for Davidson students, $15 for faculty/staff, and $20 for the public, available online at www.davidson.edu/tickets or at the Union Ticket Office (open M-F, 10am-4:30pm). Information on the college website.

LKN Comedy Zone, 8pm, at The Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live comedy with Valarie Storm. This “Good ‘ol Gal” from Florida brings her Southern Belle humor to the stage with hilarious effect. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm. Info: www.lkncomedyzone.com

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20

Davidson Day “Night at the Museum”, 6-7:30pm, Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St., Davidson – Davidson Day School hosts a “Night at the Museum” open house, featuring dinosaur artifacts including a rare T-Rex point tooth. It’s also a chance to find out more about the school curriculum. Open to the public. More information: Feb. 19, 2013, “T-Rex tooth stars at Davidson Day’s Night at the Museum”

Davidson lacrosse vs. Va. Tech, 6pm, Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson’s women’s lacrosse team, which has been picked to finish second in the Big South Conference, opens its 2013 season against Virginia Tech. Info: DavidsonWildcats.com

Documentary film: “1967-72 Revolts” , 7pm, Davidson College Alvarez College Union Sprinkle Room – A screening of the film “1967-72 Revolts in Film: Competing Representations in West Germany and the United States,” and a discussion of the film led by Professor of German Maggie McCarthy, Assistant Professor of Sociology Jessica Taft and Associate Professor of History Thomas Pegelow Kaplan.

Davidson men’s basketball vs. Furman, 7pm, Belk Arena, Davidson College – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Furman. More information on DavidsonWildcats.com.

Davidson Design Review Board, 7pm, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Design Review Board. The board agenda includes a presentation on proposed changes to the current JJ Wade insurance building, 208 S. Main St., as well as an update on the signs for MSC Industrial Direct, at I-77 Exit 30.

Davidson Green School open house, 7-8pm, Davidson Friends Meeting House, 625 South St., Davidson – Open house for the planned Davidson Green School, a private, coed, secular school in Davidson, teaching leadership, entrepreneurial, and environmental skills, as well as NC common core standards through problem- and project-based learning. Info: Davidson Green School is a private, coed, secular school located in Davidson, NC. Leadership, entrepreneurial, and environmental skills, as well as NC common core standards, are taught through problem/project-based learning. For more information, please visit www.DavidsonGreenSchool.org Other open houses on Feb. 21, March 12-13.

Theater: “Sonia Flew”, 7:30pm, Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, off Main Street – Davidson College Theatre Dep’t. presents “Sonia Flew,” by Melinda Lopez, a poetic, thought-provoking family drama about how world events affect the lives of ordinary people. Starting in post 9-11 Minnesota and ending in 1961 Cuba, this Norton Award-winning play magnifies the tension between love of family and love of country. Directed by Sharon Green. Also runs Feb. 21-24. Info: Davidson.edu

THURSDAY, FEB. 21

Davidson Green School open house, 9:30-10:30am, Davidson Friends Meeting House, 625 South St., Davidson – Open house for the planned Davidson Green School, a private, coed, secular school in Davidson, teaching leadership, entrepreneurial, and environmental skills, as well as NC common core standards through problem- and project-based learning. Info: Davidson Green School is a private, coed, secular school located in Davidson, NC. Leadership, entrepreneurial, and environmental skills, as well as NC common core standards, are taught through problem/project-based learning. For more information, please visit www.DavidsonGreenSchool.org Other open houses on Feb. 20, March 12-13.

Theology on Tap discussion, 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.

Art lecture, 6pm, Davidson College Belk Visual Arts Center, Semans Lecture Hall, Griffith and North Main streets, Davidson – “Chocolat but not Black: Black Latin American ‘Primitive’ in Fin-de-Siecle,” a lecture by Lyneise Williams, associate professor of art history at UNC-Chapel Hill. Williams will discuss the advertising imagery and illustrations of the black Spanish-speaking Chocolat in the French press and advertisements. Free. Information: Davidson.edu

Wine tasting and live music, 7-9pm, The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Wine tasting with live music – Brad Bailey. http://winecellarlkn.com/

Davidson College Symphony, 7:30pm, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Symphony Orchestra in concert, with a program that includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” and Dan Locklair’s “Hues for Orchestra.” Free. Information: 704-894-2848 or Davidson.edu

Theater: ‘Sonia Flew’, 7:30pm, Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, off Main Street – Davidson College Theatre Dep’t. presents “Sonia Flew,” by Melinda Lopez, a poetic, thought-provoking family drama about how world events affect the lives of ordinary people. Starting in post 9-11 Minnesota and ending in 1961 Cuba, this Norton Award-winning play magnifies the tension between love of family and love of country. Directed by Sharon Green. Also runs Feb. 20, 22, 23 at 7:30, and Feb. 24 at 2pm. Info: Davidson.edu

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 or call 704-895-8404.

Summit Songwriters Showcase, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Summit Songwriters Showcase. This month with guitarists Ang Medlin, Steve Simpson, Kevin Marshall and host Rob McHale. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Open mic night at Kadi Fit, 9pm, Kadi Fit studio, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Bella Love presents open mic night for artists and performers every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Music, visual, poetry, comedy, all ages and genres welcome. No cover charge. 21+ drink specials. Information on Facebook.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

Focus Friday: I-77 Widening, 8:30-10am, Lake Norman Chamber conference room, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Lake Norman Chamber Focus Friday issues discussion: “The Widening of I-77: A Frank Discussion on HOT Lanes.” Kurt Naas of the anti-toll group Widen I-77 and Bill Thunberg, chair of the Lake Norman Transportation Commission will discuss the proposal for High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes to help pay for widening I-77. The chamber also hopes for an NCDOT representative to discuss the project and plans for a “public-private partnership” to manage the HOT lanes. Info on the Lake Norman Chamber website, lakenormanchamber.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be the sponsors for Focus Friday.

Kids’ 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

Deanna Wilson art exhibit reception, 6 to 8pm, Davidson Town Hall atrium gallery, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Reception with Davidson artist Deanna Wilson, whose paintings are on display this month at Town Hall. Free. The gallery is open weekdays, 8-5.

Davidson Women’s Leadership Conference, 6-8:30pm, Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – 5th annual Davidson Women’s Leadership Conference opening night, with dinner. Continues Saturday, Feb. 23, 8am-1:30pm. Information: http://womensleadershipdavidson.com/ See our preview here.

Beer tasting at Summit Coffee, 6pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Special event: FeBREWary Beer Tasting. $12. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Davidson baseball vs. Georgetown, 6pm, Wilson Field at Davidson College – Davidson baseball plays Georgetown. Info: DavidsonWildcats.com

French conversation and wine tasting, 7-11pm, The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – French conversation and French wine tasting. http://winecellarlkn.com/

Theater: “Sonia Flew”, 7:30pm, Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, off Main Street – Davidson College Theatre Dep’t. presents “Sonia Flew,” by Melinda Lopez, a poetic, thought-provoking family drama about how world events affect the lives of ordinary people. Starting in post 9-11 Minnesota and ending in 1961 Cuba, this Norton Award-winning play magnifies the tension between love of family and love of country. Directed by Sharon Green. Also runs Feb. 20, 21, 23 at 7:30, and Feb. 24 at 2pm. Info: Davidson.edu

Live music: Josh Harty, 9pm, The Birdsnest, 102-B S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Josh Harty, described as “a messenger, a North Dakota songsmith whose lyrics fill the dark spots between the lines of our lives.” He’l be playing material from his latest album “Nowhere.” Tickets $10 in advance, $15 day of the show. Call 704-990-6378 or email: davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com. A portion of each ticket goes to Habitat for Humanity.

Live music at Galway Hooker, 10pm, Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with Brother Gravity. Info: GalwayHookerPub.com

Live music at The Rusty Rudder, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius – Live music with Rock Star. Info: theRustyRudder.net

SATURDAY, FEB. 23

Lions 50th Annual Pancake Breakfast,, 7:30-11am, Huntersville United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville – Huntersville Lions Club 50th annual pancake breakfast, to benefit the blind and visually impaired. Includes pancakes with a variety of toppings, sausage, juice and drinks, biscuits and gravy with sausage. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for children 6-12 years old. Children under 5 eat free.

Davidson Women’s Leadership Conference, 8am-1:30pm, Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – 5th annual Davidson Women’s Leadership Conference opening night, with dinner. (Starts Friday, Feb. 22. Keynote speaker: U.S. Navy Capt. Jane E. Campbell, a 1987 Davidson graduate now serving as a public affairs officer with the United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Va. Information: http://womensleadershipdavidson.com/ See our preview here.

Southlake 5K, 8:45am, SouthLake Christian Academy, 13820 Hager’s Ferry Road, Huntersville – 1st SouthLake Christian 5K run/Walk. Registration: southlakeeagles.org

Kids’ 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

James Howell book signing, 11am to 1pm, Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – James Howell, former pastor at Davidson United Methodist Church and now senior pastor at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, will be signing copies of his new book “Struck From Behind: My Memories of God.” Information: 704-892-6841

Celebrate Smithville, 1-4pm, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Smithville CommUNITY Coalition and Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture host the second Celebrate Smithville CommUNITY festival, with music, food, dance and a book, CD and DVD swap. More info in our Feb. 11, 2013 preview, “Let’s celebrate Smithville Feb. 23 at 2nd annual festival

Book, CD and DVD swap, 1-4pm, Cornelius Town Hall, community room, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Community Book, CD & DVD Swap. Donate your gently used books, CDs and DVDs, then build your personal collection. Family-friendly items for all ages and interests are accepted – no magazines. Free with donation of a used item. Participants will receive 1 ticket for each gently used item that they donate to the swap. All items at the swap will “cost” 1 ticket. Additional items are 50¢ each. Donated books, CDs and DVDs are accepted even if you do not participate in the swap; extra books will be used to enable participation by families in need. Donation Drop Off Times: Monday, Feb. 18, to Friday, Feb. 22, 9am-5pm at Cornelius Town Hall. Info on the town website.

Davidson basketball ‘Bracketbusters’ game, 3pm, Belk Arena, Davidson College – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Montana, in an ESPN Bracketbusters TV game. The 11th annual BracketBusters is a two-day men’s college basketball event pitting potential NCAA Championship hopefuls against each other in 13 nationally televised games Feb. 22-23. More information on DavidsonWildcats.com.

Davidson baseball vs. Lafayette, 3:30pm, Wilson Field at Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Lafayette. Info: DavidsonWildcats.com

Beer and live music, 6-9pm, Ass Clown Brewery, 10620 Bailey Rd, Suite E & F, Cornelius – The local brewery’s tasting room is open with live music by Mike Strauss Band Info: www.assclownbrewery.com or 704-995-7767

Film club: “Lake Tahoe”, 7pm, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Film Club monthly screeing: the Mexican comedy “Lake Tahoe” (2008), Spanish with English subtitles. Discussion led by Luis Pena, Professor of Spanish at Davidson College. Doors open 6:30. Info: davidsonfilmclub.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are please to be media sponsors of the Davidson Film Club

Theater: “Sonia Flew”, 7:30pm, Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, off Main Street – Davidson College Theatre Dep’t. presents “Sonia Flew,” by Melinda Lopez, a poetic, thought-provoking family drama about how world events affect the lives of ordinary people. Starting in post 9-11 Minnesota and ending in 1961 Cuba, this Norton Award-winning play magnifies the tension between love of family and love of country. Directed by Sharon Green. Also runs Feb. 20, 21, 22 at 7:30, and Feb. 24 at 2pm. Info: Davidson.edu

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Rick Spreitzer and the Antique Babies. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Theater: “Crimes of Omission”, 8pm, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – “Crimes of Omission,” a psycho drama written by Don Cook, directed by Divina Cook, starring Lamar Wilson, Tom Ollis, and Jim Esposito. Performances March 7-24: Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 4pm. Tickets: General Admission: $20, Seniors/Students/Groups: $15. Call the box office at 704-619-0429, or email tickets@warehousepac.com

Live music at Galway Hooker, 10pm, Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with Carolina Runaway. Info: GalwayHookerPub.com

Live music at The Rusty Rudder, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius – Live music with Burning Bright, indie rock band from Statesville. Info: theRustyRudder.net

SUNDAY, FEB. 24,

Davidson baseball games, 11 am and 2pm, Wilson Field at Davidson College – Davidson baseball vs. Lafayette (11am) and Georgetown (2pm). Info: DavidsonWildcats.com

Theater: “Sonia Flew”, 2pm, Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, off Main Street – Davidson College Theatre Dep’t. presents “Sonia Flew,” by Melinda Lopez, a poetic, thought-provoking family drama about how world events affect the lives of ordinary people. Starting in post 9-11 Minnesota and ending in 1961 Cuba, this Norton Award-winning play magnifies the tension between love of family and love of country. Directed by Sharon Green. Also runs Feb. 20-23 at 7:30. Info: Davidson.edu

Music: Liederabend, 3pm, Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – Vocal recital, featuring Davidson College Music Department students of Diane Thornton, Jacquelyn Culpepper and Christopher Gilliam. Free. Info: Davidson.edu

Wood & Steel

Wood & Steel in concert, 7pm, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville – Wood & Steel in concert, as part of the St. Patrick’s 2013 Solas Leighis concert series. Wood & Steel carries on the proud tradition of North Carolina Bluegrass, with a reverence for the traditional sound, but unafraid to feather its repertoire with songs from a variety of sources – all done “Bluegrass Style.” Tickets at the door: $15 for adults, $10 students, under 6 free. All proceeds benefit community outreach. Info: www.saint-patricks.org or contact concerts@saint-patricks.org or 704-663-5659.

Trumpet and clarinet recital, 7:30pm, Davidson College Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Recital of solo and chamber works by trumpeter Bill Lawing and clarinetist Mario Hunter. They will be accompanied by pianist Cynthia Lawing. Program includes “B’Shertah” by Stanley Friedman. Free. 704-894-2848 or visit Davidson.edu

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