It's Victorian Christmas Friday and Saturday at Latta Plantation.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and while most people’s thoughts are of turkey dinners and football, there are few events for those looking to get out of the house – from a choral concert at Davidson College Monday to a Victorian Christmas at Latta Plantation Saturday and Sunday to a Saturday night of music at The Birdsnest. On the serious side, Cornelius’s Town Board meets Monday, and the MI-Connection Board of Directors meets Tuesday. Read the full story

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, are you feeling in a charitable mood? There are plenty of events going on this weekend in Davidson and surrounding communities to fill that need – and your entertainment needs as well.

Friday brings the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber’s annual RibFest fundraiser for the Holy Smokes Mission and Ministry and other community programs. And on Friday and Saturday, the Oak Street Mill will hold the Lake Norman Artisan Marketplace, with proceeds going toward the Kilgoris Project’s support of a Kenyan village through education, feeding programs, economic development and clean water. And Summit Coffee in downtown Davidson will hold two musical fundraisers as part of its “Movember” men’s health program. Read the full story

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

It’s a week full of the arts — for the eyes, ears and taste buds — for residents in Davidson and surrounding communities. See below for details. Read the full story

The Summit Twilight 5K will be downtown Friday, with running, music and a downtown festival. Click for info.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.Net

It’s a weekend made for the jocks in your house with a number of sporting events — for participants and spectators alike. Football tops the list, with high schools well into the postseason and Davidson College closing out its 2011 schedule at Homecoming. Meanwhile, Summit Coffee has the first of a planned series of Twilight 5K festivals in downtown Davidson. Read the full story

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

A performance by the Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s kicks off a weekend of performing and visual arts activities — both indoors and out — for local residents.

The Chicago-based rock band, whose hits include “Hey There Delilah,” “Rhythm of Love” and “1, 2, 3, 4,” visit Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall on Friday night as part of their Wonders of the Younger Tour.

Following a night of rock Friday, spend Sunday enjoying some classical music. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will host a performance by pianist Andrew Willis and cellist Brent Wissick as part of the church’s Music at St. Alban’s program on Sunday, and Davidson College will host a “Liederabend” vocal concert by students of artist associates Diane Thornton and Jacqueline Culpepper on Sunday evening at the Tyler-Tallman Hall. Read the full story

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

It’s the last full week of October — know what that means? Here’s a hint: It’s time for the princesses and pirates, cowboys and indians, zombies and werewolves to appear on neighborhood streets. As Halloween approaches, there’s plenty for the kids (big ones, too!)  to do this week, both related to the holiday and not. Read the full story