The nonprofit Davidson Film Club was founded in January 2013 and is run by a volunteer board of directors. Subscriptions are accepted until the seating capacity of the Theater is reached (about 80). The first series of films sold out.

All screenings take place on Saturday nights at 7pm. For further information about the club, please go to DavidsonFilmClub.org

Subscriptions to the next six films (at $6 per film) cost $36. Please mail your check to: Davidson Film Club, P.O. Box 32, Davidson, NC 28036. If you are a new member of the DFC, please print your e-mail address on the line at the bottom left of your check so they may add you to their member distribution list.

Subject to availability, single-film tickets are $8 and may be purchased at the door before the screenings.

If you have any questions, contact info@davidsonfilmclub.org. The Club will get back to you quickly.

SCHEDULE

June 22
FRAULEIN
Directed by Andrea Staka (Switzerland, in German, Swiss German, Bosnian), 2006, 1h21.

Ruza left Belgrade more than 25 years ago to seek a new life in Zurich. Now in her fifties, she has completely detached herself from the past. She owns a cafeteria and maintains an orderly, joyless existence. She receives a jolt when Ana, a young, itinerant woman who has fled Sarajevo, breezes into the cafeteria looking for work. Ana, who hides a tragic secret under her passionate spirit, begins to thaw Ruza’s chill, and their relationship will change both women in ways they never anticipated.

July 20
GIGANTE
Directed by Adrián Biniez (Uruguay, in Spanish), 2009, 1h25.

Jara is a shy and lonely 35-year-old security guard at a supermarket on the outskirts of Montevideo. He works the night shift, monitoring the surveillance cameras of the entire building. One night Jara discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. Jara’s life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad and must decide whether to give up his obsession or confront it.

August 17
THE BOTHERSOME MAN
Directed by Jens Lien (Norwegian), 2006, 1h35.

Andreas arrives in a strange city with no memory of how he got there. He is presented with a job, an apartment, and a beautiful girlfriend, but before long, Andreas notices that something is wrong. The people around him seem content beyond reason but are also devoid of any real emotion and communicate in a strangely superficial manner. There appears to be no way out of this disquieting place.

September 21
THE TRAP
Directed by Srdan Golubovic (Serbian), 2007, 1h46.

The Trap is a modern film noir placed in post-Milosevic’s Serbia in which there is no more war, but there is a moral and existential desert. It is about Serbia in transition, in which human life still isn’t worth a lot, and normal living still seems out of reach. Mladen is a young professional leading a decent life in Belgrade with his wife and 8-year-old son. Everything drastically changes one day when his son is rushed to the hospital following a collapse at gym class in school. He requires immediate surgery, and the procedure is only performed at a clinic in Germany. It costs 26,000 euros and is not covered by insurance. Someone is willing to pay for the operation, but his offer creates a terrible moral dilemma for the father.

October 26
HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER
Directed by Aleksey Popogrebskiy (Russian), 2010, 2h10

On a desolate island in the Arctic Circle, two men work at a small meteorological station, taking readings from their radioactive surroundings. Sergei, a gruff professional in his fifties, takes his job very seriously. His new partner, bright eyed college grad Pavel, retreats to his MP3 player and video games to avoid Sergei’s imposing presence. One day while Sergei is out, inexperienced Pavel receives terrible news for Sergei from HQ. Intimidated, Pavel can’t bring himself to disclose the information. When the truth is finally revealed, the consequences explode against a chilling backdrop of thick fog, sharp rocks, and the merciless Arctic Sea.

November 23

TO BE ANNOUNCED.

(Robin Gibson photo)

Memorial Day is upon us and with it the promise of new beginnings. Chapters close, schools end, kids start summer vacations, and the lake gets really crowded. Not what you expected as I waxed poetic? Well, I, for one, will be spending it on the lake and I’m not alone.

As the area grows, so, too, do the number of boats. Not to mention non-owners who rent from local marinas, or belong to Freedom Boat Club, which recently opened at Waterstreet Seaport. Yet, the lake itself is not bigger. In fact, it’s the same size today as it was 11 years ago when I first moved here with fewer neighbors.

A crowded lake is a recipe for disaster. At the risk of sounding like a public service announcement, safety is critical. Obey the rules, abide by navigation markers, respect no wake zones and, don’t drink and drive. Officials have promised to crack down on the latter in a three year old campaign called “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive.” This large-scale effort involves the collaboration and cooperation of seven state and federal law enforcement agencies and programs, along with local police, county sheriffs and other groups, such as Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.”

Robin Gibson photo

Don’t take any chances. The risks are far too great. There are many ways to kick off your summer but if you choose to do it on the water, do your part to keep us safe.

In addition to the promise of new beginnings, this holiday packs plenty of sunshine, sunscreen, sunglasses, and shimmering water … finally.

Help me enjoy it!

Robin Gibson is a writer living in Cornelius. You can find her blog at robingibsonart.com/blog.html. See her previous columns under the “Robin Gibson” category.

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By ANDREW WILKINS

This Memorial Day weekend be sure to check out the variety of regularly scheduled events in the Davidson and Cornelius area, such as live music and wine tastings, before honoring our service members at one of the area Memorial Day ceremonies, including a visit by Governor Pat McCrory.

Thursday night, stop by The Wine Cellar for live music and a wine tasting or head over to Summit Coffee, where The Vel-Crows are up Thursday. On Saturday, Summit hosts the Rick Spreitzer Band. Campania continues its Friday night Party on the Porch, and the The Galway Hooker Pub & Restaurant will feature My Three Kilts this Friday evening and more music Saturday night. Every Saturday morning, The Davidson Farmer’s Market continues to offer fresh, local food and crafts next to Town Hall. There will be several area Memorial Day ceremonies and celebrations in our area – read on for the details.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES & CELEBRATIONS

Memorial Day activities begin this weekend at the US National Whitewater Center (USNWC) Memorial Day Celebration on Sunday with 5- and 8-mile road races on the USNWC trail system. After the races the celebration will kick in to high gear, with live music and a fireworks show at the complex. The festival will feature a mix of funk, soul and rock with live performances by Jesse Dee, Bonerama and headliner Marc Broussard. A fireworks display will be held at sunset. Other than the races, which require registration, the festival is free and open to the public.

Cornelius will have a Memorial Day Ceremony commemorating the sacrifices of our armed services at the Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, hosted by American Legion Post 86. The public is invited to attend and honor the fallen.

Governor Pat McCrory and Representative Richard Hudson (NC-8) will participate in the dedication and reopening ceremonies for the Kannapolis Veterans Park. Gov. McCrory will deliver opening remarks at the conclusion of the Parade of Veterans, and Rep. Hudson will present a flag flown over the US Capitol. At 2pm, there will be a free screening of the film “Pearl Harbor” at The Gem Theatre.

As a reminder, area schools, government buildings, and most businesses will close in observance of Memorial Day.

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Raianne Richards & Mark Mandeville.

By ANDREW WILKINS

This weekend, our community features several live music performances and visual arts events, as well more races. This Friday a reception will be held in the Davidson Town Hall for an exhibit of photographs by digital photo artist PK Donson of Davidson, The Birdsnest will host live music featuring Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, and Hough High School soccer takes on their playoff rival Lake Norman in the state 4A playoffs. This Saturday starts at 7:30am with the Kiwanis 5k at Rural Hill and it’s  “Pay What You Wish Day” at Charlotte’s Levine Museums to celebrate Art Museum Day 2013. Saturday also brings the annual Race City Festival in downtown

Mooresville, live music at Summit Coffee featuring Billy Jones and friends, a pair of blood drives at Greater Vision United Methodist Church and The Grande Theatre Amstar, and the Tread The Thread Twilight 5k.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BIRDSNEST FOR HABITAT

The Birdsnest hosts a concert with Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, along with special guest Jackie Moseley, on Friday, May 17 at 8pm. Mandeville & Richards are a folk duo from Massachusetts who sing songs which resonate with lovers of Americana and old country music, commanding familiar traditional melodies and poignant, introspective lyrics, and backing them with delicate arrangements on ukulele, clarinet, guitar and banjo.

Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door, and are on sale now. A portion of each ticket’s proceeds goes to Habitat for Humanity. You can reserve advance tickets by email davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com, call, or drop by the shop during business hours. Seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the show.

Friday’s show at The Birdsnest will benefit Our Town Habitat, which is also hosting the ReStore ReStyle Design Challenge in Mooresville. For more information on these and other area fundraisers, click the drop-down menu underneath our calendar in the sidebar and navigate to the “Fundraisers” category.

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Scout

Two weeks have passed since we brought home our new addition and he is growing by leaps and bounds. Part Shar Pei, part Lab, according to paperwork from the Cornelius Animal Shelter, Scout has wasted no time fitting right into our family. Truthfully, he’s more part “Anybody’s Guess” based on the number of suggestions we’ve received of various breeds from friends and acquaintances, who never miss an opportunity to ask “What is he?”

I find that question odd. My dog is more than a dog to me. I don’t go up to my friends with children, point to their kids, and ask “What are they?” They’re people. I can make that assessment on my own. Not to be overly sensitive, which I realize I am. It just seems intrusive. I’m always quick to say he’s a pound puppy. Who cares what a piece of paper says? As long as you love them and there’s room in your heart, that’s all that matters.

That’s not to say I appreciate all the chewing a certain pound puppy named Scout has been doing around here. However, with proper training and patience, he’ll grow out of it and be the best Pound Puppy he can be.

So, I may have lost a few articles of clothing, and a pair of shoes (or two), at this point, not to mention the straight ladder back kitchen chairs we’ve had for too long, and, frankly, want to replace, he’s worth it. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t ready for a calmer dog with duller teeth who didn’t express himself with “love bites,” if you will.

With this in mind, look for us at the Charlotte Pet Expo this weekend! We’ll be hitting up dog trainers for tips, checking out vendors, and seeing what’s new and fabulous in the world of canines. If you’re an animal lover like me, you’ll want to attend.

The 2013 Charlotte Pet Expo is happening all day, Saturday, May 18, from 10AM to 6PM, at the Park Expo & Convention Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd (off Independence Boulevard.) In addition to having pets like Scout available for adoption, they’ll provide low cost vaccinations, micro-chipping, among other things. A full list of Pet Expo offerings is available on the website http://www.charlottepetexpo.com/

A fun-filled, family friendly, pet-centered day of entertainment. Best of all, it’s free. Plus, you might see Scout. Don’t be upset if he rips a hole in your pants. He means well.

Robin Gibson is a writer living in Cornelius. You can find her blog at robingibsonart.com/blog.html. See her previous columns under the “Robin Gibson” category.

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Local restaurants and caterers provide food samplings and beverages. Boat rides along the shores of Lake Norman are also offered. Hosted in partnership with the Lincolnton-Lincoln County, Mooresville-South Iredell and Lake Norman Chambers of Commerce, the event is held rain or shine.

Registration is not required, and guests do not need to be a chamber member. To learn more, contact the EnergyExplorium at 980-875-5600.