Vin Diesel stars in "Fast Five," opening at Our Town Cinemas.

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

There are a lot of good cultural events happening this weekend to get excited about. Friday, former president and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway Humpy Wheeler speaks at Davidson College and there’s an arts festival at Cannon School featuring Omimeo Mime Theatre. Saturday is Ada Jenkins Center’s “Fire” 5k and BBQ Fundraiser. The Art on the Green juried art festival is Saturday and Sunday and includes live music and food. Davidson’s Farmer’s Market is open and North Mecklenburg High School is having a horticultural sale on Saturday morning. There’s a big outdoor spring music festival in Charlotte called AWOL, and the Queen’s Cup in Mineral Springs, both on Saturday.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas, where “Fast Five” opens on Friday, joining “Soul Surfer,” “Water For Elephants,” “Atlas Shrugged,” and “Rio.”

THURSDAY, APR. 28

Government Regulations on Housing, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) will present a discussion on government housing regulations, and how those regulations affect the housing market and the current economy. Tickets are $25 per person and include a catered buffet lunch. Tickets are available online at www.LakeNormanHBA.com.

Davidson College art lecture with Tom Sachs, 11:05-12:05, Davidson College Belk Visual Arts Center, Griffith and North Main streets – Artist Tom Sachs is guest juror for the 2011 Student Juried Art Exhibition on view in the Van Every Gallery from April 29-May 9, 2011. He will give a guest lecture during “Common Hour” on April 28. Free and open to the public. Info on the college website. (NOTE: This event has been canceled)

Davidson College Spring Convocation, 4 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The college holds its annual Spring Convocation, where awards are presented to students, faculty and staff. Details on the college website.

Green Drinks Lake Norman, 5:30-7 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – An informal networking social that seeks to connect environmentally minded people in a bar setting. Will discuss Duke Energy rebates available and how to use Energy Star to reduce building operating costs. Takes place on the last Thursday of each month. Call 704-896-0094 or visit www.pies-northcarolina.org for more information.

seminar: College savings, 6:30-8 p.m., Hopewell High, 11530 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville – Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Parent University presents a session on “Understanding College Savings Programs.” Free.

MI-Connection Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 N. Main St., Davidson – Regular MI-Connection Board of Directors meeting.

Davidson College Literary Event, 7:30 p.m., Rare Book Room, E.H. Little Library, Davidson College – The Davidson College faculty, staff, students, and local poets will read their poems in the 2nd annual poetry reading to celebrate National Poetry Month. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nancy Randazzo at narandazzo@davidson.edu or 704-894-2284.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Davis and Leroy Lewis. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, APR. 29

Focus Friday at the Chamber, 8-9:30 a.m., Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – The Chamber’s monthly program will feature discussion on the Parking Lot/Employee Protection Bill, establishing that businesses cannot prohibit citizens from parking a car on a private parking lot because firearms are secured in the vehicle. Led by Brian Sisson, former Huntersville Town Board Member and Owner of The Range at Lake Norman. Free. RSVP by calling the Chamber at 704-892-1922 or visiting www.lakenormanchamber.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be the media sponsor for Focus Friday.

English Cafe, 10 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – Learn about America’s history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A 30 minute storytime for preschoolers that includes books, flannelboard stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A storytime for children 12 – 35 months that consists of books, flannelboard stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Musical Interludes at Davidson College, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – A mid-day concert by Davidson College student musicians. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu

NASCAR personality Humpy Wheeler speaks, 5:30 p.m., Vail Commons, Davidson College – Traditional southern dinner and book signing by Humpy Wheeler, former president and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Wheeler will speak on “Racing, Bootlegging, Civil Rights, Hollywood and Wall Street.” Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the talk will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner is $11.20 at the door, but the talk and book signing are free. www.davidson.edu

Cannon Arts Jam Festival, 5 p.m., Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord – An evening of art and jazz featuring Omimeo Mime Theatre, Charlotte’s premier mime ensemble, award-winning jazz ensemble, Air Apparent and the Scrap Exchange. www.cannonschool.org

Toast the Earth, 7-9 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 455 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Lands Conservancy wine tasting event. Sample local wines, beers and cider courtesy of the Flat Iron Kitchen and Tap House. Cost is $20/person; $35/couple. The cost of the ticket may be applied towards an annual membership to the Davidson Lands Conservancy. Great finger foods and an auction. Details in our preview article, CLICK HERE

Jazz vocalist Marlene VerPlanck, 7:30 p.m., Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College – Jazz concert featuring noted vocalist Marlene VerPlanck, joined by the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu

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

SATURDAY, APR. 30

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, 7:30-11 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – All-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon or sausage, and drinks. Tickets are $5. Proceeds will benefit the church youth ministry and outreach programs.

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items every Saturday through November. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

North Meck horticultural sale, 9 a.m. to noon, North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville – NMHS’s Horticulture Club will sell spring plants, herbs and shrubs. Open to the public. This is an extra date, added after bad weather affected the April 16 sale.

“FIRE” 5K and BBQ fund-raiser, 10 a.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson – Starts with a 5K run at 10 a.m. Fee is $25 or $35 day of, includes BBQ ticket. BBQ is served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ticket is $10. For more information or to buy tickets visit www.adajenkins.org or call 704-896-0471.

Author Signing, 10 a.m.-noon, Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Elizabeth Davis will be signing her book, “Harley, the Throwaway Puppy,” about an agility dog. Her proceeds will go to animal rescue organizations.

Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 6103 Waxhaw Highway, Mineral Springs – See some of the most athletic thoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. There will be contests, food, pony rides and more. Visit www.queenscup.org for more information.

Art on the Green, 10 a.m-5 p.m., the Green, Main St. and Davidson-Concord Rd., Davidson – A juried art festival featuring booths of top-quality art, live music and food. Artists from the Community Art Project and the juried show will be on hand to demonstrate their talents. Visit www.ci.davidson.nc.us for more information.

3-on-3 basketball tourney, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College, Davidson – Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson is holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for grades 4-12 to benefit its scholarship fund. Registration is $40 per team, due by April 23. To register a team or for more information, call the church at 704-892-1635 or email info@gbclakenorman.org. Also read our April 22 preview article.

Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Read to a certified therapy dog. For elementary and preschool ages. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

WOW nature activity, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Erwin Lodge, 1345 Grey Road, Davidson – Dr. David Grant, Professor Emeritus of biology and Davidson College, will take participants to a nearby creek where they will discover and learn about the critters that live there. Minimum age is 5 years old. Pre-registration is required. Register by emailing dlc.wow@gmail.com.

All Walks of Life Concert, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Symphony Park near South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. Charlotte – AWOL is an outdoor spring music festival  to benefit Charlotte community organizations. BYOB. Acts include singer and Duke grad Mike Posner, Lollapalooza and MTV veterans Matt & Kim, Charlotte’s Lucky Five and more. There are free shuttle buses going to and from the concert. Visit www.awolcharlotte.com for more information.

Pitch, Hit & Run Competition, 4 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd., Cornelius – Free baseball/softball skill competition that awards boys and girls in four different age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. All participants must bring birth certificates. Registration will begin on site at 3:30 p.m. For more information, please contact the Cornelius PARC Department, at 704-892-6031 ext. 160 or visit them online at www.corneliuspr.org.

Davidson College Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – Performances of student-directed one-acts plays. General admission is $3. To purchase tickets, call 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or go to http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Remembering Loonis McGlohon, 8 p.m., Tate Hall, Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte – The legacy of pianist/composer Loonis McGlohon will be celebrated at a gala performance by musicians who worked with him and words from those working to preserve and promote his memory. Free but must RSVP for admission. Call 704-366-4320 to reserve a seat.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones & The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

Scottish Heritage Sunday, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Rd. & Main St. – Everyone who has Scottish heritage or knows of someone who does is invited to wear his or her favorite plaid. Church services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Art on the Green, noon-4 p.m., the Green, Main St. and Davidson-Concord Rd., Davidson – A juried art festival featuring booths of top-quality art, live music and food. Artists from the Community Art Project and the juried show will be on hand to demonstrate their talents. Visit www.ci.davidson.nc.us for more information.

BUZZKILL basketball tournament, 2-5 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena – annual BUZZKILL benefit 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament. NBA Golden State Warrior Stephen Cury, a former Wildcat, will be on campus for the weekend along with his former teammate and one-time roommate Bryant Barr, who started the event in 2008. It’s a fund-raiser for Nothing But Nets, which provides mosquito nets to prevent malaria in Africa, and for Freedom from Hunger that provides health education for women in Africa. There’s also an online auction starting April 26. See more: buzzkillfoundation.org See also our April 14 preview and interview with Barr.

Concert: ‘Vivaldi, The Storm,’ 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson – Music @ St. Alban’s series presents Seicento String Band: “Vivaldi, The Storm.” The ensemble plays Vivaldi’s concerti on historical instruments. Details in our April 22 preview

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – First concert of the 2011 Concert on the Green series, featuring Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

Davidson College Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – Performances of student-directed one-acts plays. General admission is $3. To purchase tickets, call 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or go to http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

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Saturday performances

11:15-11:30 a.m. –  Community School of Davidson-Dance Students

Noon – 1 p.m. –  Jimi Ray (acoustic variety)

1:15 – 2:45 p.m. –  Matt Stratford (acoustic variety)

3-4:30 p.m. – The Merrows (folk)

Sunday

Noon-1 p.m. –  Tom Billotto (classic standards)

1:15 – 2:45 p.m. –  Matt Stratford (acoustic variety)

3-4 p.m. – Jimi Ray (acoustic variety)

Davidson’s annual Art on the Green festival returns to the Village Green this weekend, part of the April is for Arts celebration of art and culture in North Mecklenburg. Art on the Green includes food, music, and a juried exhibit and demonstrations of arts and crafts by regional artists.

The festival is Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, from noon to 4 p.m.

Musical performers include Jim Ray, Matt Stratford, The Merrows and Tom Billotto and dancing by the Community School of Davidson dance students.

Davidson Historical Society will also offer walking tours of the historic downtown district during the event beginning at 1 p.m. both days.

Food will be available from Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse and Donato’s Pizza.

“We’ve got a great line-up of incredibly talented artists coming to Davidson this weekend,” Davidson Downtown Manager Kim Fleming said in a press release. “We’re hoping that Davidson residents and residents from across the region will stop in to check out the festivities.”

Sunday after the festival closes, it’s the opening concert in the 2011 Concerts on the Green series, featuring Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. The concert is from 6-8 p.m. (See more, including a schedule of this year’s Concerts on the Green, in our preview, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

For more information, visit www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Download a copy of the list of exhibitors, who are showing ceramics, paintings, jewelry, mixed-media, woodworking, glass, photography and prints, (PDF) CLICK HERE »

Click to download a map/guide to the gallery crawl.

The town of Davidson and local merchants will host the annual April is for Arts Gallery Crawl on Friday, April 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at local businesses, restaurants, galleries and Town Hall.

A total of 31 businesses will participate this year, including two in the North Harbor area. Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse and the Brickhouse Tavern are also in on the crawl.

About 50 regional artists will display works in a variety of media, from painting to pastels to photography and jewelry. Some of the artists also will be at the town’s Art on the Green festival April 30-May 1.

Participants will be able to park at one of nine stops in Davidson and ride to different venues on a trolley, where they can enjoy the art, live music and refreshments.

This event is free to the public and is part of April is for Arts, a celebration of arts and culture in North Mecklenburg.

For more information on April is for Arts events, visit our website at ci.davidson.nc.us and click on “April is for Arts.”

RELATED COVERAGE

April 20, 2010, “Gallery crawl brought artists, art lovers to Main St.” – Brenda Barger’s article recapping last year’s gallery crawl.

An artist relaxes with her furry companion during Art on the Green Saturday, April 24.

See a gallery of photos from Art on the Green, CLICK HERE>

For details on these events in and around Davidson, as well as coming events, check our day-by-day calendar at right. And see a full weekend list below.

ART ON THE GREEN

This weekend Davidson hosts the annual Art on the Green festival Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 24, noon to 4 p.m., on the Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road. All events are free.

Forty-eight artists are showing and demonstrating their work in the two-day juried fine arts festival, including ceramics, sculpture, oil, pastel and watercolor, photography, woods, metals and fine jewelry. In addition attendees will be treated to demonstrations, food & beverages from local restaurants and live music.

HISTORY WALKING TOURS

During Art on the Green, Davidson Historical Society will offering a walking tour of historic downtown Davidson beginning at 1 p.m. both days of the festival. For more information please visit the Davidson Historical Society booth.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN

After the close of the festival on Sunday, Davidson College Symphony and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble will lead off the 2010 Concerts on the Green series, from 6-8 p.m. on the Village Green.

‘WESLEY’ SCREENING AND DIRECTOR VISIT

The Rev. John Jackman of Winston-Salem will be in Davidson on Friday for screenings of his independent film “Wesley,” about the life of John Wesley – the 18th century founder of the Methodist movement. The movie was shot in North Carolina and will have an exclusive limited run at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson. See our preview, “Director visits for screening of N.C. indy film ‘Wesley’”

FUND-RAISERS: WINE AND SONG

A pair of fund-raisers on are the schedule involving wine and song. On Thursday, it’s an Earth Day “Toast the Earth” wine tasting for Davidson Lands Conservancy, with a preview of the 2010 Davidson Farmers Market season, at Summit Coffee. Meanwhile, Bailey Middle School Band hosts a “Bailey, Bows & BBQ” fund-raiser Saturday at Bailey Road Park, with food and music by a variety of local bands. Details below and in our latest “Fund-Raisers” column.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Finally, the weekend calendar includes the final four performance of “Charlotte’s Web,” by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Co. children’s theater group. Performances are both Saturday and Sunday. Times and ticket info below.

WEEKEND CALENDAR

THURSDAY

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 6:30 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena – Third annual Davidson Tigers v. J.V. Washam Hawks charity staff basketball game. The event benefits the Ada Jenkins Center, and pits teachers from the rival elementary schools playing for bragging rights. The Hawks will be the defending champs, having pulled out a squeaker win in 2009. Free. Donations to Ada Jenkins Center collected at the door.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7-9 p.m., behind Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main Street – “Toast the Earth” fund-raiser for Davidson Lands Conservancy and preview of the Davidson Farmers Market summer season. With local wines and ciders, welcome to new farmers, presentation on open space by DLC. Tickets: $20 each, two for $35. Space limited. Order tickets online at dlc@davidsonlands.org or at 704-892-1910, or at Summit Coffee.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Hance Auditorium – Lecture: “On the Origin of Stories,” by Brian Boyd, English professor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and a distinguished scholar of Nabokov and Russian literature. Co-sponsored by the English, Philosophy, and Biology Departments and by the Public Lectures Committee. Free. (Second of two lectures – see Wednesday) Details on the college website: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39660.xml

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7-9 p.m., Davidson College Visual Art Center, Main and Griffith streets – 2010 Student Art Exhibition, opening reception and awards announcements. This year’s juror is Pallas Lombardi. Free. Exhibit runs April 23 to May 7. http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39736.xml

THURSDAY, APRIL 22,, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones & The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, to SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

FRIDAY, APRIL 23 – The Community School of Davidson Annual Golf Tournament will be held at the Verdict Ridge Golf Club in Denver, NC., starting at 10
a.m. See the school webpage to learn more.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 12:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – The Music Department presents a Musical Interludes concert with student musicians. Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23,, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Jessie Parker & Jacob Early. Info: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY

SATURDAY APRIL 24 and SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, Cornelius – 2nd annual Family Fun Day: Free day of music, food, games, inflatable slides and bounce houses, canoe rides, archery, face painting, crafts and more. Also, get info about YMCA summer camps. http://www.ymcacharlotte.com/lakenorman/

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bailey Road Park, Cornelius – Bailey Orchestra Patrons host a Bows & BBQ music festival and barbecue fund-raiser for the Bailey Middle School Orchestra. BBQ lunch served 11-2, $7 advance, $8 at event. With local bands, face painting, cake walk, bounce house and other activities. Rain location: Bailey Middle School. Tickets available at Music & Arts, Rosedale Shopping Center, I-77 Exit 23, or Lake Norman Performing Arts, Northcross Shopping Center, Exit 25. More info: Cornelius Parks & Recreation, 704-892-6031 Ext. 160.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 am and 1 pm, Armour Street Theater, Armour and Watson streets, Davidson – Davidson Community Players Connie Company children’s theater presents “Charlotte’s Web.” Also Sunday, April 25, at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets $7. For reservations, call 704-892-7918. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Metrolina Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte – 6th annual Bark in the Park Dog Festival organized in part by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department. Admission and parking are free. Details in our news item “Come bark in the park April 24.”

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Art on the Green festival, with a juried show and demonstrations by artists and craftspeople, music by The Merrows Celtic band, Billy Jones, Rusty Knox and friends, Lexi VO, and Matt Stratford, and food. Also Sunday, April 25. Details on the April Is for Arts page of the town website. http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=611

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson women’s lacrosse vs. Liberty.

SATURDAY APRIL 24,, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rick Spreitzer. Info: 704-895-9090.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, noon to 4 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Art on the Green Art on the Green festival, with a juried show and demonstrations by artists and craftspeople, music by the Merrows Celtic Band, Billy Jones, Rusty Knox and friends, Lexi VO, and Matt Stratford, and food. Also Saturday, April 24. Details on the April Is for Arts page of the town website.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Davidson Concerts on the Green begins its 2010 series with a performance by the Davidson College Symphony and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Pack a picnic and enjoy the music with family and friends. Free.

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1 p.m., River Run Country Club, Davidson – Sixth Annual Russell B. Knox Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lions clubs of Cornelius/Lake Norman, Davidson, Huntersville and North Charlotte. Cash prizes for winning teams, free putting and driving clinics, senior division, Hole in One contest for cars or a lawn tractor. Benefits Lions Club programs. Also, bring a used pair of eyeglasses and exchange it for a free golf ball. More info, call Ed Roberts at 704-892-0276, or pick up a brochure at Knox Realty, Davidson.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 6:45 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House – Mark Sullivan, owner of the Cycle Path Bike Shop in Cornelius, will join Davidson College Presbyterian Church members and avid cyclists Chip and Jay Fesperman for a bicycle maintenance workshop. Bring your bicycle. The public is welcome to this program sponsored by the DCPC Green Group, and is invited for DCPC’s regular fellowship supper preceding the workshop, or feel free to come just for the program itself. Dinner reservations should be made by calling our church office at 704-892-5641.

MONDAY

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 12:30 p.m., River Run Country Cub, Davidson – 8th Annual Tee It Up for Davidson Day School Golf Tournament. Registration and warm-up begins at 11, lunch at 11:30, shotgun start 12:30, awards and dinner 5:30. Fund-raiser for the school. Register online at http://www.davidsonday.org/golf-tournament.

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St – Davidson town commissioners’ neighborhood chat, suggested for residents of McConnell, Cabin Creek, Hudson Place neighborhoods. This is the latest in a series of informal chats the Town Board is holding this month to listen to citizens’ concerns and update them on the status of the town budget and the MI-Connection cable system.

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Vann Center for Ethics discussion: “The 2008 Financial Crisis and the Regulatory Reaction: What Went Wrong, and Why Is So Little Being Done in Response?” With John C. Coffee, Adolf A. Berle Professor of Law, Columbia Law School. Free and open to the public. Details: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x37709.xml

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – The Music Department presents a Joint Student Recital featuring students of guitar, flute, trumpet, clarinet and saxophone. Free.

http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39563.xml

TUESDAY

TUESDAY, APRIL 20 – Annual “Autism Aware Fare” fund-raiser for the Autism Society of NC – Meck County Chapter (ASNC-MCC). Restaurants all over will donate a portion of their sales today to the chapter and display info about autism awareness. Dine out for a good cause. Davidson participants include Toast Cafe, Restaurant X and Summit Coffee. See a county wide list of participants and more info at www.AutismAwareFare.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 6:30 p.m., River Run Country Club ballroom – Dick Sanderson Driving4Life dinner, following the benefit golf tournament. Barbecue dinner, open bar, live music. Tickets $75 per person, with proceeds benefiting both Dick Sanderson and his family and research into the disease he lives with, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Details: http://www.dicksandersondriving4life.org/

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Greenways, Trails & Bikeways Advisory Board meeting. Agenda on the town website.

http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=470

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 7 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – The Music Department presents a student senior recital with soprano Jenny Estill. Free.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 8 p.m., Davidson College Union Room 302 – “Becoming Visible in the Workplace: Changing Times for Gays & Lesbians.” Discussion with Mark Brostoff, Associate Dean and Director of the Weston Career Center, Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Free. Info: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39609.xml

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 9 a.m. or noon, Business Center at South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Energy Star Challenge Seminar, Town of Davidson and Business Center at South Main Square present a free Energy Star Challenge Seminar for small businesses to learn about making their locations energy efficient. More info on the town website

http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=468

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Design Review Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes reviews of wall signs for Davidson Cycle Center on Main Street and Davidson United Methodist Church, a mailbox kiosk at Bailey Springs, a review of a four-unit townhome block at Davidson Bay Phase II, off Armour and Beaty streets, and a garage/apartment at 413 Pine Road. Also, updates on various projects, including Community School of Davidson, Village of South Main and Rusher Market at Exit 30 area.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Hance Auditorium – Lecture: “Tolstoy and Vladimir Nabokov,” by Brian Boyd, English professor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and a distinguished scholar of Nabokov and Russian literature. Co-sponsored by the English, Philosophy, and Biology Departments and by the Public Lectures Committee. Free. (First of two lectures – see Thursday) Details on the college website: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39660.xml

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – Davidson College Spring Chorale Concert. Free. Details on the college website: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39566.xml

THURSDAY

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 – Third annual Davidson Tigers v. J.V. Washam Hawks
charity staff basketball game. The event benefits the Ada Jenkins Center,
and pits teachers from the rival elementary schools playing for bragging
rights. The Hawks will be the defending champs, having pulled out a
squeaker win in 2009. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. at the Davidson College Belk
Arena. The event is free. Donations to Ada Jenkins will be collected at
the door.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7-9 p.m., behind Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main Street – “Toast the Earth” fund-raiser for Davidson Lands Conservancy and preview of the Davidson Farmers Market summer season. With local wines and ciders, welcome to new farmers, presentation on open space by DLC. Tickets: $20 each, two for $35. Space limited. Order tickets online at dlc@davidsonlands.org or at 704-892-1910, or at Summit Coffee.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Hance Auditorium – Lecture: “On the Origin of Stories,” by Brian Boyd, English professor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and a distinguished scholar of Nabokov and Russian literature. Co-sponsored by the English, Philosophy, and Biology Departments and by the Public Lectures Committee. Free. (Second of two lectures – see Wednesday) Details on the college website: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39660.xml

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7-9 p.m., Davidson College Visual Art Center, Main and Griffith streets – 2010 Student Art Exhibition, opening reception and awards announcements. This year’s juror is Pallas Lombardi. Free. Exhibit runs April 23 to May 7. http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39736.xml

FRIDAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, to SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 12:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – The Music Department presents a Musical Interludes concert with student musicians. Free.

SATURDAY

SATURDAY APRIL 24 and SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

FRIDAY, APRIL 23 – The Community School of Davidson Annual Golf Tournament
will be held at the Verdict Ridge Golf Club in Denver, NC., starting at 10
a.m. See the school webpage to learn more.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bailey Road Park, Cornelius – Bailey Orchestra Patrons host a Bows & BBQ music festival and barbecue fund-raiser for the Bailey Middle School Orchestra. BBQ lunch served 11-2, $7 advance, $8 at event. With local bands, face painting, cake walk, bounce house and other activities. Rain location: Bailey Middle School. Tickets available at Music & Arts, Rosedale Shopping Center, I-77 Exit 23, or Lake Norman Performing Arts, Northcross Shopping Center, Exit 25. More info: Cornelius Parks & Recreation, 704-892-6031 Ext. 160.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 am and 1 pm, Armour Street Theater, Armour and Watson streets, Davidson – Davidson Community Players Connie Company children’s theater presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’.  Also Sunday, April 25, at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets $7. For reservations, call 704-892-7918. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Metrolina Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte – 6th annual Bark in the Park Dog Festival organized in part by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department. Admission and parking are free. Details in our news item “Come bark in the park April 24.”

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Art on the Green festival, with a juried show and demonstrations by artists and craftspeople, music by The Merrows Celtic band, Billy Jones, Rusty Knox and friends, Lexi VO, and Matt Stratford, and food. Also Sunday, April 25. Details on the April Is for Arts page of the town website.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson women’s lacrosse vs. Liberty.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, Davidson College campus – Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. Alumni return to campus to celebrate their class reunions over Reunion Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. This year, we celebrate the great Classes of 1960 (50th Reunion), 1970 (40th Reunion), 1975 (35th Reunion), 1985 (25th Reunion), 1990 (20th Reunion), and 2000 (10th Reunion). More about Reunion Weekend 2010: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x9419.xml

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, noon to 4 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Art on the Green Art on the Green festival, with a juried show and demonstrations by artists and craftspeople, music by the Merrows Celtic Band, Billy Jones, Rusty Knox and friends, Lexi VO, and Matt Stratford, and food. Also Saturday, April 24. Details on the April Is for Arts page of the town website.

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SUNDAY, April 25, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green – Davidson Concerts on the Green begins its 2010 series with a performance by the Davidson College Symphony and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Pack a picnic and enjoy the music with family and friends. Free.

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1 p.m., River Run Country Club, Davidson – Sixth Annual Russell B. Knox Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lions clubs of Cornelius/Lake Norman, Davidson, Huntersville and North Charlotte. Cash prizes for winning teams, free putting and driving clinics, senior division, Hole in One contest for cars or a lawn tractor. Benefits Lions Club programs. Also, bring a used pair of eyeglasses and exchange it for a free golf ball. More info, call Ed Roberts at 704-892-0276, or pick up a brochure at Knox Realty, Davidson.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 6:45 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House – Mark Sullivan, owner of the Cycle Path Bike Shop in Cornelius, will join Davidson College Presbyterian Church members and avid cyclists Chip and Jay Fesperman for a bicycle maintenance workshop. Bring your bicycle. The public is welcome to this program sponsored by the DCPC Green Group, and is invited for DCPC’s regular fellowship supper preceding the workshop, or feel free to come just for the program itself. Dinner reservations should be made by calling our church office at 704-892-5641.