Suzan-Lori Parks (Nicki Pardo photo)

Davidson College’s theater department this week is presenting a production of “In the Blood,” a sort of modern “Scarlet Letter” tale by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. And Ms. Parks will be on campus Tuesday, April 3, for two public events. Also this week, students from Community School of Davidson High School are presenting their first 10-minute play festival, “I See You, Do You See Me?” Continue Reading

The Lake Norman YMCA, on Davidson Street in Cornelius, invites community members to its Family Fun Day April 14. The event is free and open to the public, and offers a “taste of summer camp” for families considering programs this summer. Continue Reading

Cast members of Community School of Davidson's 10-minute play festival, "I See You, Do You See Me?" include, from left, Rebecca Kuzmanovich, Cathryn Kinser, and Ashley Ernest. The show runs March 29-31.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

A pair of plays carrying a message, a day of fine Italian cookies for a cause, and a look at the works of Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini highlight this week’s activities and events around the area.

“In The Blood,” a modern-day take on “The Scarlet Letter” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan Lori-Parks, opens a five-performance run on Wednesday night at Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall. The play runs through Sunday. Continue Reading

These girls scored posters autographed by local extras in "The Hunger Games" during Friday night's celebration at Our Town Cinemas. (Jan Black/Our Town Cinemas)

The eagerly-awaited film “The Hunger Games” opened with a series of sold-out midnight shows Thursday night at Our Town Cinemas. Then dozens of fans came to the moviehouse in Sadler Square Friday night for an autograph session with the film’s local stars – actors who landed roles as extras in the film.

“The fans and our movie stars were excited. It was quite a success,” said Our Town Cinemas’ Jan Black.
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Opening at Our Town Cinemas.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

Lectures by a local author working to change perceptions of beauty, the editor of one of the world’s most influential newspapers, and an expert on Islam as both a religion and a culture highlight the weekend’s activities in and around Davidson. The Davidson Farmer’s Market hosts its final winter tailgate market Saturday before the start of the regular season. And “Stones in His Pockets” wraps up its run at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.

Meanwhile, “The Hunger Games” opens at area theaters, including Our Town Cinemas, where Thursday midnight shows are already sold out. On Friday, they’ll host an autograph session at 6 p.m. with area residents who snagged jobs as extras on the locally-filmed movie. Continue Reading

Davidson Community Players announcement
Do you have some experience in theater production? Do you have an interest and are you looking for the chance to learn more? Have you wondered how you might engage more in your community and have fun at the same time. If you answered yes to any of these questions, Davidson Community Players wants to talk! Continue Reading