The spectator areas at Davidson College’s Belk Arena will resemble a winter whiteout Monday night when the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team hosts Wofford during WhiteOut Belk night. It’s one of a series of Kicks From Cats fund-raisers. Elsewhere this week, several meetings with information about the Red Line Regional Rail Project are planned in Mooresville, Davidson and Cornelius.  Rotary Club of Lake Norman has its annual pancake breakfast and talent show Saturday morning at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius, and Davidson Farmer’s Market has another winter tailgate market in downtown Davidson.

WhiteOut Belk caps a week of fundraising efforts for the Kicks from Cats program, run by the Access To Success (A2S) Foundation founded by former Davidson player and Nigeria native Andrew Lovedale. See our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”.

There’s plenty more to take in during the week in Davidson and the surrounding area.

On Wednesday, chef Joanne Weir, host of the TV series “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence,” will appear at Davidson College’s Vail Commons.

Thursday night, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will hold a free nature program by Davidson College’s Dr. Michael Dorcas at the Mooresville Public Library.

On Friday night, the newly-formed Socialite Club of Mooresville will hold a Valentine Dance at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mooresville as a fundraiser for the Mooresville-Lake Norman Christian Mission.

The Davidson Farmer’s Market returns for its first February appearance in the parking area next door to the Davidson Town Hall on Saturday morning, and that afternoon the Rotary Club of Lake Norman will hold its annual pancake breakfast and Lake Norman Talent Show at Cornelius’ Bethel Presbyterian Church.

There’s also live music on Thursday through Saturday nights at Summit Coffee and the Brickhouse Tavern, both in downtown Davidson.

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

MONDAY, FEB. 6

Red Line Regional Rail project – meetings today where the project could be discussed include: 4 p.m., Huntersville Town Board pre-meeting discussion with consultants, Huntersville Town Hall; 6 p.m., Mooresville Town Board, Mooresville town hall; 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Board meeting, Cornelius Town Hall.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, 12 p.m., Conference Room 267, second floor, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte. The meeting of the full planning commission features of visit from their counterparts on the Raleigh Planning Commission.

DCPC Memorial Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Road, Davidson. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the church in memory of the late Steve Sgouros. Appointments can be made by calling 704-892-5641.

Davidson men’s basketball vs. Wofford, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team hosts Wofford in a Southern Conference game. It’s also Kicks from Cats and WhiteOut Belk night, seeking donations for the A2S Foundation. Info: DavidsonWildcats.com See also our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”

Cornelius Town Board, 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board meeting. Pre-meeting at 6 p.m. Agenda includes a hearing on a proposed rezoning for the planned Life Fellowship church off I-77 Exit 28; discussion and possible vote on banning smoking at Parks & Rec facilities; discussion of the 911 call center; an update on parks planning; and an update on the north Meck victim advocate from United Family Services. See our preview: on CorneliusNews.net

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Mooresville Red Line Regional Rail meetings – 7:30 a.m., Mooresville Rotary Club looks at the Red Line at its meeting, Ten O’Clock Charlie’s, Water Tower Center, 455 E. Plaza Drive; 9:30 a.m., Red Line QA, Mooresville Town Hall; 10:30 a.m., Mooresville Review Committee, Mooresville Town Hall; 11:45 a.m.

Red Line Industry Rountable Lunch, 11:45-1:15 p.m., The Range, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corp. hosts an Industry Roundtable Luncheon about the Red Line. With presentation by consultants Mark Briggs and Katherine Henderson. www.redlineregionalrail.org

NAWBO-Charlotte Meeting , 5:30-7:30 p.m., Byron’s South End, 101 W. Worthington Ave., Suite 110, Charlotte. The Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ February meeting will have Mary Tribble, chief of event planning for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, as its guest speaker. Information: Call 704-367-3454 or visit www.nawbocharlotte.org.

Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, 6 p.m., Meeting Chamber, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte. Regular bi-weekly meeting of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Agenda includes an update on the county revaluation appeals process, which Cornelius officials have raised questions about.  Also, discussion of possible funding for a new $15 million elementary school on Stumptown Road, Huntersville. Agenda on Charmeck.org. (See items Manager’s report C and Staff Report B. )

First Tuesdays at MeckGOP, 7-8:30 p.m., MeckGOP Headquarters, 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 111, Charlotte. Monthly open house allows visitors to meet with MeckGOP officers and leaders, and learn how to get involved in the local Republican Party. Information: Visit www.meckgop.com.

Holocaust Studies Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building, Davidson College. A Holocaust studies lecture by Eric Steinhart, a scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Steinhart will discuss “Soviet Collaborators and the Holocaust in Ukraine.” Steinhart has already authored a number of articles on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. There is no charge to attend. Information: Call 704-894-2284.

Religion Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. This year’s Staley Lecture will be by renowned author Barbara Brown Taylor, who will speak about “Learning to Walk in the Dark: The Ancient Way of Unknowing.” She will discuss how darkness has gotten a bad name among religious people, when it is in fact where God does some of God’s best work. Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Georgia, and was voted Georgia “Author of the Year” in 2006. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2423.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Red Line Regional Rail Special Meeting, 9 a.m., Community Room, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Special meeting by the town of Cornelius regarding the business/financial plan for the Red Line Regional Rail Project. An analysis of the plan will be presented by Cato Institute senior fellow Randal O’Toole. There will also be an open forum to allow elected officials, community leaders, residents, business operators and other stakeholders to ask questions. The governing boards of the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville and Huntersville, the city of Charlotte and the board of commissioners for Mecklenburg and Iredell counties be present.

Red Line Regional Rail Project Panel, 11 a.m., Community Room, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The public is invited to a panel discussion on the Red Line Regional Rail project. Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte, consultant Mark Briggs, Brad Howard of Langtree Development and John Markham will share their views on the draft business-finance plan currently under review by all participating jurisdictions. Red Line project consultants will also be on hand to answer technical questions and respond to statements about the Draft Plan made by Randal O’Toole of the Cato Institute.

Dining with Joanne Weir, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Vail Commons, Davidson College, Davidson. Dining event with chef Joanne Weir, host of the TV series “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence.” Weir will meet fans, talk about cuisine and offer a Mediterranean luncheon she has inspired. Tickets: $9.75 per person. Information: Call 704-894-2600 or email crmombert@davidson.edu.

Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission,

Davidson Toastmasters, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. The Davidson Toastmasters weekly meeting. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. for setup and networking. Info: http://davidson.freetoasthost.org/index.html.

Davidson women’s basketball vs. Georgia Southern, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s basketball team will host Georgia Southern in a Southern Conference game.

Stand Up North Carolina, 7 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. Guest speaker willl be Karen Duquette, director of legislative affairs for Civitas, who will speak on the current status of ObamaCare and its implications for North Carolina. Also attending will be Charles Allen, candidate for N.C. House 95th District, and Karen Carty, president of the Iredell County Republican Women. Admission is free.

Media Affairs Lecture, 7 p.m., Alvarez Student Union, Smith 900 Room, Davidson College. A talk about “The Media and International Relations” by retired U.S. Navy Admiral William J. Fallon. Fallon will speak about how social media outlets are now connecting not only people with other people, but governments to governments. Fallon spent 41 years in the Navy, and currently serves as chair of the board of CounterTack Inc., a cyber security firm. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2440.

Live music at Paddy’s Pour House, 8 p.m., 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius – Live music: Persy Kerns. Info: 704-895-7170 or paddyspourhouselkn.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Nature program: Invasive Pythons, 7 p.m., Youth Services Room, Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St., Mooresville. “Invasive Pythons” is the topic at the next free nature program sponsored by the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. Dr. Michael Dorcas of Davidson College will bring a live 14-foot python to illustrate his presentation which focuses on the professor’s studies of these non-native creatures which have invaded the wetlands of Florida. No reservations are required for this program, however seats are limited and participants are urged to arrive on time in order to participate. The door will be closed after the program starts to keep the reptile calm for viewing.

Theatre Lecture, 7 p.m., Sprinkle Room, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College. Talk by Harvard University professor of classics Richard Tarrant on “Permanence and Change in ‘Metamorphoses.” The talk anticipates the Theatre Department’s late February production of the modern adaptation of the play “Metamorphoses” by American playwright Mary Zimmerman. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2912 or email cavanhallgren@davidson.edu.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Rusty Knox Band. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Phil and Mike. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Chemistry Lecture, 2:30 p.m., Room B25, Thurman Lecture Hall, Martin Chemistry Building, Davidson College.Talk by Anne Spuches, professor of chemistry at East Carolina University on “The Thermodynamics of Metal-ProteinInteractions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” Light refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: Call 704-894-2307 or email kafilar@davidson.edu.

Socialite Club Valentine Dance, 6-10 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 159 Gateway Boulevard, Mooresville. The Socialite Club of Mooresville will host a Valentine Dance as a fundraiser for the Mooresville-Lake Norman Christian Mission. Tickets are $35 per person. Reservations-tickets: Call 704-572-0162 or email socialiteclub@hotmail.com.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 5-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – 5-9 p.m., Freckled Dog Pub upstairs; 8-11 p.m., live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Thirsty Horses. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

North Meck Rotary Talent Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. The Rotary Club of Lake Norman is holding its annual pancake breakfast and Lake Norman Talent Show. Proceeds from the two events go to Big Brothers/Big Sisters’ “Big Day at the Lake” and to Seed Programs International. Tickets are $10 per person. Interested performers can call 704-895-5612, or visit www.northmeckrotary.org.

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmer’s Market winter tailgate market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs second and fourth Saturdays through March. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be the media sponsor for Davidson Farmer’s Market.

Davidson Day open house, 10 a.m. to noon, Davidson Day School, Jetton and Griffith streets, Davidson – Families with children of all grades welcome to this open house. Info: www.davidsonday.org.

Coming to God Through Stories, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 304 S. Main St., Davidson. Workshop by Dr. John G. Sullivan, a former Catholic priest and professor of philosophy at Elon, introducing short teaching stories from a variety of faith traditions. Dr. Sullivan is the author of three books, and continues to teach at the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Md. The cost is $30 per person, and reservations must be made by Feb. 6. Information-reservations: Call 704-488-5825 or email astarette@davidsonumc.org.

Shred-it North Carolina, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mooresville ReStore, 121 Norman Station Boulevard, Mooresville. A Shred-it North Carolina event is a community shred event that offers individuals an easy opportunity to shred personal information at an easy convenient location. The Mooresville ReStore will have a shredding truck with customer service representative in the parking lot. Donations for shredding are welcome. Event is for individuals only (no businesses).

Fairy House Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Latta Plantation Nature Center, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville. Come spend an afternoon discovering the joy and magic of fairy houses! Storytelling, face painting, crafts, activities and food will be available. Prizes for best fairy or gnome house will be awarded. Learn how to build your own fairy house on one of our nature trails! Enchanting fun for all ages! No registration required. Information: Call 704-875-1391 or visit on the web.

Guys Night at Wooden Stone Gallery, 4-6 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. A special pre-Valentine’s Day event for the guys to take care of their last-minute gift shopping. Wine will be served. Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.

Hough High Ping Pong Ball, 7-11 p.m., Hough High School gymnasium, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius. The school’s inaugural Ping Pong Ball, a combination ping-pong tournament and dance, to raise funds for the Special Olympics Mecklenburg County. The event is open to high school students, parents, faculty and all Special Olympics N.C. athletes and their families. Admission to the dance is $5, and event T-shirts will be on sale for $12. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. For information about the ping-pong tournament, call 704-287-2750.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Nick Evans. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Little Johnny Trailer Trash. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

Davidson UMC Mess Hall Breakfast, 7-8 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson. Guest speaker is church member Bill Liebler, who just returned from two years in Singapore and China, and will talk about his experiences there. A $5 donation per person is suggested.

Theater auditions, 2 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Auditions will be held for parts in the upcoming Davidson Community Players’ production of “Crazy For You,” which will run June 21-30. Auditions will also be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 13. All auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off their vocal range. Audition pieces should be memorized. Please bring music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing is NOT recommended. A dance call will follow the vocal audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. If you tap, please bring tap shoes. Auditioners should also bring a recent head shot if available, list of theatrical experience and list of conflicts for the late April-June time frame. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

A Cappella Concert, 4-5 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. The third-annual Buddy Benefit will feature performances by some of Davidson College’s best a cappella groups as a fundraiser for Angels in Need, a Davidson-based charity that helps local children with special needs. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.

FreeWord Slam Poets, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson. Davidson College’s spoken-word poetry team will demonstrate its FreeWord Slam Poetry skills during a performance at St. Alban’s. Reception to follow. Upper School and older invited. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Information: Call 704-892-0173.

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Georgia Kruger is guest bartender at Flatiron Kitchen Thursday night, raising money for Ada Jenkins Center.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

Feeling in a charitable mood this weekend? There’s a full slate of fundraisers across the area – from the Davidson Housing Coalition’s 8th annual Souper Bowl to the Have a Heart Valentine’s Party at Cornelius Arts Center.  In Mooresville, the Memory Lane Auto Museum hosts a benefit for early auto racing veterans in need.  And United Family Services will benefit from the Art with Heat Gala Saturday at Founders Hall in Charlotte.

THE HEADLINES

Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in downtown Davidson kicks off the fun when Georgia Kruger, executive director of the Ada Jenkins Center, is the guest bartender Thursday night, with all of her tips going to the regional community services center. She’s celebrating her return to work after a bout with Lyme Disease. On Friday, the Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at downtown Davidson’s Summit Coffee steps up to help the Access to Success (A2S) Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in Nigeria. Other restaurants also host fund-raising days to help A2S and Davidson College’s Kicks From Cats.

Most of the weekend’s fundraisers are Saturday. The Have A Heart Valentine’s Party at the Cornelius Arts Center will benefit the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte, the Legends Helping Legends 2012 at Mooresville’s Memory Lane Museum will benefit the Old Timers Racing Club, Davidson College will host the soup cook-off Souper Bowl VIII for the Davidson Housing Coalition, the Art With Heart Gala at Charlotte’s Founders Hall is for a new domestic violence shelter run by United Family Services, and the sixth-annual Greek Step Show at Davidson College will benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center.

On the stage, two local theaters will wrap up performances this weekend — On The Verge, on Thursday-Saturday at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius; and A Thousand Cranes, on Friday and Saturday at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.

In sports, Davidson College’s men’s basketball team hosts Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game Saturday afternoon at Belk Arena.

And if you’re an old-time jazz buff, check out Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson on Sunday afternoon. He will perform music from the jazz age, then provide accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent film classic “Sherlock Jr.”

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

ONGOING EVENTS

On The Verge, 8 p.m. Feb. 2-4, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius. Comedy by Hollywood writer Eric Overmyer follows three Victorian woman as they set out to explore Africa, Himalaya and Terra Incognita. Tickets: $20 per person, $15 for seniors, students and groups of eight or more. Reservations: Call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.

A Thousand Cranes, 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 4, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Free performance by an ensemble of students from the Connie Company, the Davidson Community Players’ youth company. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees, 9 a.m., Dickson Board Room, third flood, Mail Library, 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The Board of Trustees’ executive committee is meeting to discuss the interest in renting ImaginOn during the Democratic National Convention. Attendees are asked to call 704-999-0511 or email canderson@plcmc.org to ensure sufficient seating availability.

Davidson Civics 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, Main Street, downtown Davidson. Registation is now open for the sixth-annual Civics 101 program, which gives Davidson residents a chance to get a look at how local government works. Classes held Thursday mornings and evenings for nine weeks. Applicants must commit to attending the entire program. Applications available at Town Hall or online at www.ci.davidson.nc.us/civics101. Information: Email lsmith@ci.davidson.nc.us or call 704-892-7591.

Guest bartender at Flatiron, 7-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Georgia Kruger, executive director of the Ada Jenkins Centerin Davidson, is guest bartender in a fund-raiser for the regional community services center. All tips support the center. Ms. Krueger is celebrating her return to work after a bout with Lyme disease. Info: 704-237-3246.

Latin American Studies, 7:30 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. A discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson associate professor of political science Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” There is no charge to attend the talk. For more information call 704-894-2440.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music: The Velcrows. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Captain Lou. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Go Red For Women Lunch and Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. Complimentary lunch followed by guest speaker Daniel Koshler, cardiologist at Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute-Lake Norman. Registration: Call 704-660-4859 or email mitzie.mccurdy@hma.com.

Jon Singleton

Musical Interludes, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. The public is invited to a free midday fiddle concert by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton. There is no charge to attend the concert. For information call 704-894-2848.

Freckled Dog Pub Kicks from Cats, 4-7 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. A portion of the proceeds from this week’s Friday pub will go to the Access to Success (A2S) Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in Benin City, Nigeria. Info: 704-895-9090. See also our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”

Davidson Elementary Girls Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Davidson Elementary School gymnasium, 635 South St., Davidson. The annual Girls Night Out gives Davidson Elementary girls and their adult “special guys” a night of dancing and memory making. Tickets: $10 per couple, $5 for each additional child up to $20 per family. Professional photos in a frame can be purchased for $5 that evening. In addition, Campania Cafe and Restaurant X are offering attendees a 10 percent discount on dinner the evening of the dance. Mention Girls Night out to your server.

YMCA Middle School Madness, 8-11 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. Middle School Madness, open to sixth through eighth graders only. Cost is $8 for a non-member and $5 for members. Pizza ($1/slice), soda (.50/can), Ben and Jerry’s ice cream ($3-$5) will be available for purchase as well as activities such as a live DJ for dancing, dodge ball tournament, open gymnastics center, game center, and open basketball. Info: 704-716-4450.

Live music at the Freckled Dog Pub, 8:30-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at Summit presents the first of two nights with Billy Jones and The Pocket, making a live concert recording. (Also Sat.) $5 cover. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Johnny, Johnny and Wendell. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Have A Heart Valentine’s Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Cornelius. Card making and Valentine crafts for all ages hosted by the Community Arts Project. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will be accepted. Proceeds will be shared with the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte. Information: Visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

Legends Helping Legends 2012, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Memory Lane Museum, 769 River Highway, Mooresville. The sixth-annual Legends Helping Legends will honor the Flock family and their contributions to stock car racing. The guest of honor will be Frances Flock. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Old Timers Racing Club, which helps early racing veterans in need. Admission: $10 per person. Information: Visit www.memorylaneautomuseum.com or call 704-662-3673.

Souper Bowl VIII, 11 a.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. The Davidson Housing Coalition presents Souper Bowl VIII, a fund-raising soup cook-off between area restaurants, with live music, a silent art auction, and more! Sponsored by Metrolina Greenhouses. Tickets: 704-892-4486.

Valentine’s Trunk Show at Wooden Stone Gallery, 1-5 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Event features demonstrations by local artisans Diana Hecht (wire-wrapped jewelry) and Lynn Froelich (heart journals). Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.

Science Saturday, 2 p.m., Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. This program, designed to support science literacy, will feature simple interactive science experiments based upon a book will be demonstrated. This month’s title is “The 5,000 Year Old Puzzle- Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt.” For children ages 5-11.

Davidson men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga, 4 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team host Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game.

Art With Heart Gala, 7 p.m., Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The 12th-annual fundraiser by United Family Services will help raise funds for a new domestic violence shelter. This year’s featured artists include Felice Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, Kathy Wochele, Margaret Dyer, Roman Chatov, Tracy Sharp, Alexander (Sasha) Filippov, Gee Gee Collins and Anne Neilson. In addition, a special exhibit created by women and children who lived at the Shelter for Battered Women in 2011 will be on display. Tickets: $100 per person, $200 per person for Patron level, $10 for raffle tickets. Information-tickets: Visit www.unitedfamilyservices.org, email croth@ufsclt.org or call 704-367-2799.

Sixth-Annual Greek Step Show, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College will host the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, this year themed “Revelations of the Divine.” Artist Dennis Shaheed Swagnificent Latimer will host the show, which will features fraternities and sororities from colleges in North and South Carolina. The winning fraternity and sorority each receive $1,000. Proceeds from the show benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Addison Woods. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

Live music at the Freckled Dog Pub, 8:30-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Freckled Dog Pub upstairs at Summit presents the second of two nights Billy Jones and The Pocket, making a live concert recording. $5 cover. Info: 704-895-9090.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

Advance Medical Directives, 9:30 a.m., Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville. Bob Millikin will present a program on “Advance Medical Directives.” Mr. Millikin notes: “Years of working as a hospital social worker have taught me that most folks are not prepared for their ‘last illness.’ Advance planning can be a “godsend” for your family, health care providers and you.” Free.

Jazz piano and silent film, 7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan will perform music from the jazz age, then provide musical accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.” Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, children under age 12 admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 704-941-0650. See our preview and audio interview, “Sunday treat: Jazz and a silent film with Ethan Uslan”

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Ragtime pianist Ethan Uslan plays Sunday at St. Alban's. Listen to an audio interview below.

Ethan Uslan was trained as a classical pianist, but that all changed when he ran into ragtime.

“When I discovered the music of the 1920s, it didn’t really seem that old fashioned to me in comparison. In fact, I think it sounds pretty fresh and hip,” the Charlotte-based Mr. Uslan said the other day.

Listen to an audio interview and clips of Mr. Uslan below.

Mr. Uslan will be featured in the next Music @ St. Alban’s concert this Sunday, Feb. 5, when he plays a two-part program: a concert of syncopated music from the jazz age, followed by a live accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent film “Sherlock Junior.”

In the film, Keaton plays an outlandish detective whose adventures culminate in one of cinema’s most elaborate and unforgettable chase scenes.

And a silent one. Mr. Uslan (YOO-slin) is just the man for the job of playing along. In an interview, he said he watches a film and develops a series of cues for different types of music appropriate to each scene.

The New Jersey-born Mr. Uslan studied classical piano as a child and was trained in classical piano performance at Indiana University. But lured by an “addiction” to ragtime, he ditched classical and launched a career as a performer of ragtime and traditional jazz.

Now living in Charlotte, he is a past winner of the World Championship of Old-time Piano Playing in Peoria, Ill. He has appeared in concerts and festivals nationwide, as well as on National Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” (He said the “Prairie Home” appearance helped launch him into a full-time musical career.)

He has several recordings to his credit and has played accompaniment on a couple of silent film DVDs, including a collection of Charlie Chaplin’s early “Keystone” films.

You might catch him around Charlotte one of these nights. He plays regularly at Petra’s Biano Bar and Cabaret and Cafe Monte.

He said he doesn’t live on the road, “but I do go out of town when there’s a good opportunity.” He’ll be in Belgium in June.

And this Sunday, he’ll be at Davidson’s St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. (Yep, same time as that big football game.)

JAZZ PIANO AND SILENT FILM

Sunday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan will perform music from the jazz age, then provide musical accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Junior” Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, children under age 12 admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 704-941-0650. On the web: musicatstalbans.net or www.uslanmusic.com

4-MIN. INTERVIEW: ETHAN USLAN

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(MP3, 5 mins., 15 sec.)

Families enjoy the 2011 Have a Heart Day, hosted by the Community Arts Project. (CAP photo)

The Community Arts Project hosts its annual Have a Heart Valentine’s Party Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street.

The free event includes card making and other crafts for all ages, with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit CAP and the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte.

Davidson College’s Belk Family Performance Hall will groove to the sounds of jazz when Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra cuts loose with its high-energy stage show on Monday night. The performance by the Equinox Jazz Orchestra highlights a week’s worth of activities and events in Davidson and the surrounding communities.  On stage, the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius wraps up its run of the comedy “On The Verge” this week with shows Thursday through Saturday, and an ensemble from the Connie Company — the Davidson Community Players’ youth company — puts on a free performance of “A Thousand Cranes” on Friday and Saturday.

Feeling in a charitable mood? Then check out the Legends Helping Legends 2012 at the Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville on Saturday, which will give part of its proceeds to the Old Timers Racing Club, a group that helps early racing veterans in need. And if you’re a little hungry, wander over to the Lilly Family Gallery at Davidson College, where Souper Bowl VIII — a soup cook-off between area restaurants — will raise funds for the Davidson Housing Coalition on Saturday. Stick around campus, because Saturday night the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show will take place at the Duke Family Performance Hall among fraternities and sororties from across North and South Carolina, with proceeds benefiting the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center.

And with “The Artist” drawing rave reviews and reviving interest in silent movies, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson will hold a showing of Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.,” with Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan providing accompaniment.

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

ONGOING EVENTS

On The Verge, 8 p.m. Feb. 2-4, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius. Comedy by Hollywood writer Eric Overmyer follows three Victorian woman as they set out to explore Africa, Himalaya and Terra Incognita. Tickets: $20 per person, $15 for seniors, students and groups of eight or more. Reservations: Call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.

A Thousand Cranes, 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 4, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Free performance by an ensemble of students from the Connie Company, the Davidson Community Players’ youth company. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

Hough High Early Graduation, 5 p.m., Bojangles Arena, Independence Boulevard, Charlotte. Hough High will hold graduation ceremonies for its early graduates.

Davidson women’s basketball vs. Furman, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s basketball team hosts Furman in a Southern Conference game.

Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra

Jazz concert, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra. These musicians present not merely a jazz recital, but a high-energy stage show described by Davis as “The Rat Pack meets The Dean Martin Variety Show with a touch of Prairie Home Companion.” Tickets $20 for reserved seating, $15 Davidson faculty and staff, and $8 for Davidson students. Available at Davidson ticket office in the College Union, 704-894-2135, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. www.davidson.edu/tickets. More info on the Davidson Artist Series website.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

North Meck Woman’s Club, 6 p.m., Alton’s Restaurant, Cornelius. Monthly evening meeting of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club. Information-reservations: Call 704-892-1041 or email 3boxers@bellsouth.net.

Davidson Community Chat, 6-8 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Elected officials from the town of Davidson will hold a community chat, which allows Davidson residents to meet with officials in an informal setting to discuss town issues. Information: www.townofdavidson.org/communitychat.

“Time & …” Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. Lecture by Princeton University professor of classics Denis Feeney titled “Time & the Roman” for Davidson’s “Time & . . .” interdisciplinary discussion series. There is no charge to attend the discussion. Information: Call 704-895-2385.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

North Meck Woman’s Club, 10:30 a.m., NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville. Monthly meeting of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club will feature Charlotte Observer writer Larry Toppman as guest speaker. Tickets: $14 per person, includes lunch. Information-reservations: Call 704-895-3310 or email gigic@bellsouth.net.

Davidson Toastmasters, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. The Davidson Toastmasters weekly meeting. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. for setup and networking. Info: http://davidson.freetoasthost.org/index.html.

Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, 6:30 p.m., Cowan’s Ford Country Club, 761 Club Drive, Stanley. The monthly meeting of the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission.

Ethics Lecture, 7 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. Talk by alumnus Shannon Walters McFayden, a former executive vice president of the Wachovia Corporation, on “Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Influence of Leaders.” There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Live music at Flatiron Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music: guitarist Mike Alicke. For more info: flatirononmain.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

Davidson Civics 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, Main Street, downtown Davidson. Registation is now open for the sixth-annual Civics 101 program, which gives Davidson residents a chance to get a look at how local government works. Classes held Thursday mornings and evenings for nine weeks. Applicants must commit to attending the entire program. Applications available at Town Hall or online at www.ci.davidson.nc.us/civics101. Information: Email lsmith@ci.davidson.nc.us or call 704-892-7591.

Georgia Kruger

Latin American Studies, 7:30 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. A discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson associate professor of political science Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” There is no charge to attend the talk. For more information call 704-894-2440.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Captain Lou. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Go Red For Women Lunch and Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. Complimentary lunch followed by guest speaker Daniel Koshler, cardiologist at Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute-Lake Norman. Registration: Call 704-660-4859 or email mitzie.mccurdy@hma.com.

Jon Singleton

Musical Interludes, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. The public is invited to a free midday fiddle concert by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton. There is no charge to attend the concert. For information call 704-894-2848.

Davidson Elementary Girls Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Davidson Elementary School gymnasium, 635 South St., Davidson. The annual Girls Night Out gives Davidson Elementary girls and their adult “special guys” a night of dancing and memory making. Tickets: $10 per couple, $5 for each additional child up to $20 per family. Professional photos in a frame can be purchased for $5 that evening. In addition, Campania Cafe and Restaurant X are offering attendees a 10 percent discount on dinner the evening of the dance. Mention Girls Night out to your server.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Johnny, Johnny and Wendell. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Have A Heart Valentine’s Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Cornelius. Card making and Valentine crafts for all ages hosted by the Community Arts Project. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will be accepted. Proceeds will be shared with the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte. Information: Visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

Legends Helping Legends 2012, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Memory Lane Museum, 769 River Highway, Mooresville. The sixth-annual Legends Helping Legends will honor the Flock family and their contributions to stock car racing. The guest of honor will be Frances Flock. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Old Timers Racing Club, which helps early racing veterans in need. Admission: $10 per person. Information: Visit www.memorylaneautomuseum.com or call 704-662-3673.

Souper Bowl VIII, 11 a.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. The Davidson Housing Coalition presents Souper Bowl VIII, a fund-raising soup cook-off between area restaurants, with live music, a silent art auction, and more! Sponsored by Metrolina Greenhouses. Tickets: 704-892-4486.

Valentine’s Trunk Show at Wooden Stone Gallery, 1-5 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Event features demonstrations by local artisans Diana Hecht (wire-wrapped jewelry) and Lynn Froelich (heart journals). Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.

Science Saturday, 2 p.m., Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. This program, designed to support science literacy, will feature simple interactive science experiments based upon a book will be demonstrated. This month’s title is “The 5,000 Year Old Puzzle- Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt.” For children ages 5-11.

Davidson men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga, 4 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team host Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game.

Art With Heart Gala, 7 p.m., Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The 12th-annual fundraiser by United Family Services will help raise funds for a new domestic violence shelter. This year’s featured artists include Felice Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, Kathy Wochele, Margaret Dyer, Roman Chatov, Tracy Sharp, Alexander (Sasha) Filippov, Gee Gee Collins and Anne Neilson. In addition, a special exhibit created by women and children who lived at the Shelter for Battered Women in 2011 will be on display. Tickets: $100 per person, $200 per person for Patron level, $10 for raffle tickets. Information-tickets: Visit www.unitedfamilyservices.org, email croth@ufsclt.org or call 704-367-2799.

Sixth-Annual Greek Step Show, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College will host the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, this year themed “Revelations of the Divine.” Artist Dennis Shaheed Swagnificent Latimer will host the show, which will features fraternities and sororities from colleges in North and South Carolina. The winning fraternity and sorority each receive $1,000. Proceeds from the show benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Addison Woods. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

Jazz piano and silent film, 7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan will perform music from the jazz age, then provide musical accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.” Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, children under age 12 admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 704-941-0650.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

Ethics Lecture – Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday evening, February 1, to a talk by alumnus Shannon Walters McFayden ’82. McFayden, a former executive vice president of the Wachovia Corporation, will speak on “Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Influence of Leaders” beginning at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

Latin American Studies - Davidson College invites the public on Thursday evening, February 2, to a discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson Associate Professor of PoliticalScience Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” Duddy served as U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela from 2007-2010, and Crandall served in the National Security Council as the Principal Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs in 2009, and Director in the U.S. Department of Andean Affairs in 2010-2011. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call 704-894-2440.

Jon Singleton

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Musical Interludes - Davidson College invites the public to a mid-day fiddle concert on Friday, February 3, by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton, an adjunct instructor at Davidson. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Apocalypse Greek Step Show- 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall. – Davidson College will host the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, this year themed “Revelations of the Divine.” Artist Dennis Shaheed Swagnificent Latimer will host the show, which will features fraternities and sororities from colleges in North and South Carolina. The winning fraternity and sorority each receive $1,000. Proceeds from the show benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center, in Davidson. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Religion Lecture - Davidson College invites the public to its annual Staley Lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Renowned author Barbara Brown Taylor will speak about “Learning to Walk in the Dark: The Ancient Way of Unknowing.” She will discuss how darkness has gotten a bad name among religious people, when it is in fact where God does some of God‘s best work. Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Georgia, and was voted Georgia “Author of the Year” in 2006. She is an author of many articles and twelve books on Christian spirituality. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information call 704-894-2423.

Holocaust Studies Lecture - Davidson College invites the public to a Holocaust studies lecture on Tuesday evening, February 7, by Eric Steinhart, a scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Steinhart will discuss “Soviet Collaborators and the Holocaust in Ukraine” beginning at 7:30 in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. There is no charge to attend. Steinhart has already authored a number of articles on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. His recent work, “Policing the Boundaries of ‘Germandom’ in the East: SS Ethnic German Policy and Odessa’s ‘Volksdeutsche,’ 1941-1944,” appeared last year in the journal “Central European History.” For more information call 704-894-2284.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Joanne Weir

Dining with TV host Joanne Weir – Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, February 8, to a dining event with noted public television chef Joanne Weir. Weir, host of the public television series, “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence,” will meet fans, talk about cuisine, and offer a Mediterranean luncheon she has inspired. The event will continue from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Vail Commons. The cost of the luncheon is $9.75. For information call 704-894-2600 or email crmombert@davidson.edu.

Media Affairs Lecture – Davidson College invites the public to a talk about “The Media and International Relations” on Wednesday evening, February 8, by U.S. Navy Admiral William J. Fallon (retired). Fallon will speak about how social media outlets are now connecting not only people with other people, but governments to governments. Fallon spent 41 years in the Navy, and currently serves as chair of the board of CounterTack Inc., a cyber security firm. There is no admission charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call 704-894-2440.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Theatre Lecture on ‘Metamorphoses’ – Davidson College invites the public on Thursday evening, February 9, to a talk by Harvard University Professor of Classics Richard Tarrant. Tarrant will discuss “Permanence and Change in ‘Metamorphoses.’” The talk anticipates the Theatre Department’s late February production of the modern adaptation of the play ‘Metamorphoses’ by American playwright Mary Zimmerman. There is no charge to attend the talk, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Sprinkle Room of the Knobloch Campus Center. For more information call 704-894-2912 or emailcavanhallgren@davidson.edu.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 10-11

Gamut Dance Performances – Davidson College invites the public on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 10 and 11, to a performance by the student members of Gamut Dance Company. The shows begin both evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. General admission tickets are $6, and may be purchased at the door or through the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Chemistry Lecture - Davidson College invites the public on Friday afternoon, February 10, to a talk by Anne Spuches, Professor of Chemistry at East Carolina University. Spuches will discuss “The Thermodynamics of Metal-Protein Interactions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Thurman Lecture Hall (B25) of the Martin Chemistry Building. Light refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more informationcall 704-894-2307 or email kafilar@davidson.edu.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

Workers install solar panels on the Baker Sports complex in December. (Chip Dawson/DavidsonNews.net)

Solar Celebration – Davidson College invites the public to a celebration on Monday, February 13, of the recent installation of solar panels on Baker Sports Complex. Speakers will include Davidson President Carol Quillen, Director of Physical Plant David Holthouser, and a representative of the college’s Office of Sustainability. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call704-894-2388 or email aldulin@davidson.edu. Read more in our Dec. 23 news item.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Archaeology Lecture - Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Wednesday evening, February 15 by Professor Cheryl Ward of Coastal Carolina University. Ward will speak about “Building Pharaoh’s Ships” beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Semans Lecture Hall of the Belk Visual Art Center. There is nocharge to attend the talk. For information call 704-894-2318 or email hibecker@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Environmental Studies Lecture – Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, February 16, to a talk by Professor Sarah Frohardt-Lane from Birmingham-Southern College. Her topic will be, “Why Not Take the Bus? Public Transit, Race, and the Environmental Legacy of Prejudice.” It will consider the social and cultural origins of prejudice against public transit riders, and the environmental consequences. There is no talk to attend the lecture, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Carolina Inn. For more information call 704-894-2487 or email abschade@davidson.edu.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Artist Series: Oscar Wilde Play – Davidson College invites the public on Saturday evening, February 18, to an Artist Series performance of Aquila Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 masterpiece, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” This classic play follows the hilarious adventures of young friends Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who begin bending the truth and inventing imaginary friends to add some excitement to their lives. Romantic entanglements ensue! Reserved seating is $20 for the general public, and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall. To purchase tickets or for more information contact the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Communication Studies - Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Tuesday, February 21, by noted University of Pennsylvania political scientist Kathleen Hall Jamieson. Jamieson will present Davidson’s annual McGaw Lecture on the topic “How Today’s Consulting Tactics Could Have Unseated Lincoln.” Jamieson will explore whether Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 bid for re-election could have failed had he faced the attack tactics of contemporary political campaigns. Jamieson is the author or co-author of 15 books, including the latest she co-authored titled “The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Messages Shaped the 2008 Election.” There is no charge to attend the lecture, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Organ Concert – Davidson College Presbyterian Church invites the public on Tuesday evening, February 21 to an organ concert by the church’s associate music director Michael Rowland. Rowland will present works by Bach and Franck beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Lingle Chapel of Davidson College Presbyterian Church. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be collected. For more information call 704-892-5641.

WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY, FEB. 22-26

Theater: “Metamorphoses” -  Davidson College Theatre Department invites the public to a stage presentation of Mary Zimmerman’s interpretation of “Metamorphoses.” The play, originally written by the Roman poet Ovid, is an ironic and moving look at human relationships. Zimmerman’s story ultimately brings audience members to a closer understanding of love,lust and loss. General admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and over, and $4 for students. All performances are in The Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. February 22 to 25, with a 2 p.m. matinee on February 26. Tickets may be purchased by calling the ticket office at 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or purchasing online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Interdisciplinary Studies Discussion - Davidson College invites the public to a discussion onWednesday, February 22, about “Time and Place” as part of the college’s “Time & . . .” multi-disciplinary series. Panelists for this presentation will be faculty members Brad Johnson from environmental studies, Jane Mangan from the history department, and Pat Sellers from political science. There is no charge to attend the discussion, which begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Carolina Inn. For more information call 704-894-2385 or email viheitman@davidson.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Ethics Lecture - Davidson College invites the public to a talk on Thursday, February 23, by Robin Lovin, Southern Methodist University’s Maguire University Professor of Ethics. Lovin will discuss “Continuity and Change in Christian Ethics” beginning at 7 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Symphony Orchestra Concert - The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra invites the public to a concert on Thursday evening, February 23. The program will include Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 2 “Mysterious Mountain.” There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 pm in Duke Family Performance Hall. For more information, call 704-894-2848.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Musical Interludes - The Davidson College Music Department invites the public to a mid-day concert on Friday, February 24. Artist Associate Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook, known together as “Ten Fingers on 176 Keys” will present a dual piano concert. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For more information call 704-894-2848.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Faculty Recital – The Davidson College Music Department invites the public to a cello concert on Sunday, February 26. Alan Black, artist associate at Davidson and principal cellist for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, will perform Max Reger’s Solo Cello Suite in D Minor and Chopin’s Cello Sonata in G Minor. Black will be accompanied by pianist Dana Protopopescu. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. For more information call 704-894-2848.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Artist Series – Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday evening, February 28, to an Artist Series presentation by “Spirit of Uganda.” The presentation features a dramatically choreographed performance by 22 young Ugandan dancers and drummers. The troupe is raising funds to support themselves and others in their homeland, and promoting awareness of Uganda’s dual crises of AIDS and civil war. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. Reserved seats are $20 for the general public. To purchase tickets or for more information call the ticket office at 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets online at www.davidson.edu/tickets

More information about these events is available on the Davidson College calendar at Davidson.edu.