By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

This weekend in and around Davidson brings a 1-year anniversary celebration at Discovery Place Kids’ in Huntersville, the opening of “Romeo and Juliet” at Davidson College, and a “Think Pink” fund-raising dog show in Davidson. Read the full story

"Real Steel" is among the offerings this weekend at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

The nip of fall is in the air, and there’s plenty to do in the area for those inclined to spend time outside in the cooling temperatures, from the Carolina Renaissance Festival to Hough High homecoming football to a Haunting Hayride in Huntersville. And for those who prefer to stay out of the weather, there’s plenty as well, from Davidson Community Players’ “Love Letters” on stage to a Cornelius Fire Department open house to the North Meck Senior Center’s annual Harvest Fair. Read the full story

Cat Rutledge and WFAE's Mike Collins star in "Love Letters" this weekend.

The Davidson College Theater Department this month presents a bigger, bolder version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Also in this column, Davidson Community Players’ “Love Letters” continues its run, and the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius brings shows for all ages this fall, with another interactive murder mystery by About Town Tours and an engaging show for children three years and younger by Play Play!. See below for details. Read the full story

A.R. Gurney'sDavidson Community Players' production of "Love Letters" continues this weekend, with Cat Rutledge and Mike Collins (both seated) in the lead roles.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its first major fundraising event of the new school year on Friday – the annual Family Bingo Night – with bingo, prizes and pizza. On Sunday afternoon, Davidson author Tony Abbott reads from his new book of poetry “If Words Could Save Us” at Davidson College.  And Davidson Community Players’ production of “Love Letters” continues with four shows this weekend. Read the full story

Youth cast of The Connie Company's "Macbeth, Unplugged," which runs this weekend. Click to watch a preview video.

Davidson Community Players has one production on the Armour Street Theatre stage this weekend, and another one in rehearsals for October – both directed by local theater veteran Wrenn Goodrum. The Connie Company youth theater group offers five performances of “Macbeth, Unplugged” Friday to Sunday. Meanwhile, the Players plan a production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” Oct. 6-23. Read the full story

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

‘Shake’ things up a bit this weekend and see a new twist on a revered Shakespeare classic, Macbeth, opening Friday. And starting Thursday, spend some time downtown to support  local shops’ fundraisers for Hope in Uganda and Our Towns Habitat for Humanity.  Cap off the weekend with some classical music and even a little football – all happening in Davidson and the surrounding area. What will YOU do this weekend?

The Connie Company — the Davidson Community Players’ youth program — offers its own twist on Macbeth, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, in five performances over three days beginning Friday night at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.

For a different sort of performance, check out the Hough High Huskies, who Friday night host their rivals, the Hopewell Titans from nearby Huntersville, and the Davidson College Wildcats, who on Saturday host Johnson C. Smith at Richardson Stadium.

Before heading to the theater or the games, head downtown Thursday night – several shops in downtown Davidson will remain open late for Downtown Davidson Ladies Night. La De Daa’s, Monkee’s on Main and the Village Store all will host special events to benefit Acres of Hope in Uganda.

On Saturday morning, grab the kids and head over to Our Town Cinemas in Davidson, which will show “Field of Dreams” and “Ratatouille” beginning at 10 a.m. to raise funds for Our Towns Habitat for Humanity.

And unwind Sunday with a classical music treat. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson will host BachFest IV, featuring concertos by Bach, Vivaldi and Corelli, while Davidson College will hold a concert of Indian music by the ensemble “Vibrations.”

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas. Read the full story