Things are quiet in Davidson as colleges, schools and businesses break for the holidays. Area churches take center stage this weekend, with a variety of Christmas eve services and music planned.

At the weekend, you’ll find free music at Summit Coffee and Brickhouse Tavern, as well as a free bassoon-clarinet concert Sunday by the Cain family at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd has found a new home – at the Lake Norman YMCA. Meanwhile, see also below for a listing of Christmas eve and day services. Read the full story

This weekend in Davidson will be quiet as the holidays approach, but not without a few high points. The men’s basketball team plays at home on Thursday night before heading to New York City to play Cornell on Sunday. Be sure to visit the Davidson Farmer’s Market on Saturday for baked goods and produce for your holiday festivities.

The Armour Street Theatre hosts three shows of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on Saturday in a fund-raiser for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care,  while “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues there through Sunday. And if you’re looking for a true Christmas event, look no further than the Cornelius Presbyterian Church “Noel Celebration.”

On Friday, enjoy the music and beverages at Summit Coffee and make a donation to the family of Jorge Fiscal Cruz, the Davidson restaurant worker who was recently killed in a traffic accident.

Thursday also brings a blood drive at the Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville.

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The Beggar Boys with former Davidson musician Kate Minogue play a pair of area concerts this weekend – Saturday in Mooresville and Sunday afternoon in the Music at St. Alban’s series. Lake Norman Jewish Congregation hosts a community Hanukkah celebration Friday evening at Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville, while Beth Shalom of Lake Norman has its celebration Sunday at noon, at Mooresville Town Square.

On stage: Woodlawn School’s Red Barn Players perform “The Curious Savage” (see Theater below). Davidson Community Players present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Saturday in a fund-raiser for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. And “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues its run at Armour Street Theatre, though you may have trouble finding a ticket.

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By SARAH WETENHALL
DavidsonNews.net

What are your favorite holiday memories? If they include good food, shopping, decorations, spending time with friends and family, music, charity or Santa you won’t want to miss this year’s Christmas in Davidson. Come out and enjoy the festive mood during the 21st annual celebration Thursday to Saturday nights, 6-p.m. in downtown Davidson.

This year’s festival will have a more local flavor – literally – than some years past, says Margaret Martens, who helped to plan the event for the Town of Davidson. Local restaurants will be serving most of the food and Read the full story

Christmas in Davidson runs Thursday to Saturday nights, and is expected to bring  thousands to downtown Davidson for music, food, carriage rides and a visit from Santa. Don’t forget the north Mecklenburg Christmas parade Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. downtown. And in keeping with the holiday theme, Davidson College Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Vespers will be Sunday. And Davidson Community Players opens “It’s a Wonderful Life” Thursday night. The nearly-sold out show has 15 performances through Dec. 22.

And at the college Saturday night, choose between a jazz concert with New York saxophonist Tim Armacost and the Davidson Jazz Ensemble, or the annual Red and Black Ball, a fund-raiser for children with AIDS and Mwandi Christian Mission Hospital. Read the full story