A customized zucchini racer from last year's Zucchini 500 at Stewart-Haas Racing in Kannapolis. This year's event is Saturday, part of the NC Science Festival.

Davidson’s Art on the Green festival is back for another year, running Saturday and Sunday in downtown Davidson. This weekend also brings the season’s first Concert of the Green, a performance by the Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble on Sunday. The Jazz Ensemble also plays Friday, alongside Latin jazz composer arranger Bernardo Hernandez. The region’s Jewish community gathers at Davidson College Thursday night for Yom HaShoah, a Holocaust Remembrance ceremony. In Huntersville, get on your kilt for the 19th annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games. Saturday morning brings Earth Day activities in Cornelius and around Lake Norman, there’s a breakfast at Davidson Presbyterian Church and the Davidson Farmer’s Market is open until noon. Read on for the details, or see our day-by-day calendar at right on this page.

Also on the schedule: Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company presents “A Bear Named Paddington” while Davidson College students perform a series of one-act plays. And there’s live music all weekend at local venues, including Summit Coffee.

See also the latest movie listings at Our Town Cinemas, on this page at right. “The Lucky One,” a tale about a soldier returning from Iraq, opens this weekend. “The Hunger Games” is still on view, along with “Three Stooges,”  “American Reunion” and “Mirror Mirror.”

ART AND EXHIBITS

Art on the Green, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – The town’s annual Art on the Green Festival brings crowds to Davidson to enjoy food, live music, performances and art. Art on the Green is also a juried art festival and features booths filled with top-quality art works and demonstrations from artists throughout the region. Free. More information on the town website.

Student art exhibits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College. Art exhibitions from March 13-May 4 by senior class studio art majors Taylor Thomas, Sara Claire Chambless, Rachel Means, Lauren Kamperman, Brendan Schamu and Cristina Casal. For information call 704-894-2575.

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

Loch Norman Highland Games, Friday through Sunday, April 20-22, Historic Rural Hill Farm, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. The 19th-annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games features a weekend full of professional Scottish heavy athletic competition, amateur heavy athletics, piping and drumming, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, children’s activities, demonstrations and Rural Hill’s famous historic encampment. Returning this year are the “Kids Zone” and the popular Celtic Rock Music Stage including the Saturday evening concert. Advance two-day (April 21-22) discount tickets are $25 per person, and includes admission to the Saturday night concert. Complete information and advance ticket purchases are available online at www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net.

THEATER

“A Bear Called Paddington”, April 21-29, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ Connie Co. youth theater company presents “A Bear Called Paddington,” a collection of heart-warming stories of the little bear found in Paddington Station by the Brown family. Performances April 21-22, 28-29 at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets and information: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

One-Act Plays, Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – Performances of two student-directed one-act plays. Senior student Ana Rodriguez will direct “Freakshow” by Carson Krietzer, and junior Elizabeth Schneider will direct “A Kind of Alaska” by Harold Pinter. Admission is $3. For more information, call 704-894-2912 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays or email cavanhallgren@davidson.edu.

Read about both these theater events in our latest Theater News column, in The Guide, “Connie Co. opens Paddington Bear; students do 1-acts

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Lake Norman YMCA Used Book Sale, during operating hours, Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – Used books will be on sale during operating hours at the Lake Norman YMCA, with all proceeds going towards the 2012 Community Support Campaign.

Power Point Basics I, 10 a.m. April 19, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation in Power Point. For adults who have mastered basic computer skills. We strongly recommend you take Word Basics before taking this class. Registration required. Information: call 704-416-6000.

Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Registration required. Please call 704-416-6031 for registration.

Just For Me, 11 a.m. Thursdays, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. This storytime is kids only, parents may leave their child as long as they remain on the children’s floor. Information: call 704-416-6000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Registration is required. Information: call 704-416-3800.

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance), 7 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union, 900 Room – Davidson College and the Jewish community of Lake Norman invite all to remember the victims of the Holocaust through music, contemplation, and prayer. Includes violin and cello performances by Davidson College Symphony inspired by the “Violins of Hope” project. More info on Facebook or by calling 704-292-7038 or email thpegelowkaplan@davidson.edu.

Precinct 206 Democratic meeting, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Precinct 206 Democratic Party meeting. Agenda includes precinct officer elections, seeking for volunteers for a phone bank, and discussion of supporting all Democratic candidates for local and state offices. Also, Protect NC Families will offer a presentation on Amendment One, the “Marriage Act,” which is on the May 8 primary ballot.

Summit Songwriters Showcase Thursday night has Rob McHale, Eta Lea and Rick Spreitzer (right).

Ethics Lecture, 7 p.m. April 19, Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building, Davidson College. A lecture by Walter Sinnott-Armstron, Chauncey Stillman Professor in Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. Sinnott-Armstrong will discuss ethics and neuroscience. The event is free to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m. April 19, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music: Summit Songwriters Showcase, with Rick Spretizer, Etta Lea and Host Rob McHale. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Archibald Angus Charles Kennedy, Chief of Clan Kennedy, and Christopher Kennedy, North American Chief of the Kennedy Society, will be honored guests at this weekend's Rural Hill Scottish Festival, Friday to Sunday.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

Realtors Care Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties – Charlotte Regional Realtor Association annual Realtors Care Day. More than 500 volunteers will take on home-repair projects for needy families. Details in our April 16 preview in REAL ESTATE & HOME»

Home builders’ spring golf tournament, 8:30 a.m. April 20, Mallard Head Country Club, 185 Mallard Way, Mooresville. The Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s annual spring golf tournament. Registration and check in begins at 8:30 a.m., with shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost is $75 per player for early-bird registrants (before April 2) and $85 per player after April 2. Registration ends April 16. Registration forms are online at www.lakenormanhba.com.

Discovery Place Kids Fun Fridays, all day, Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville. This week’s DPK Fun Friday theme is “Look Alike Day,” where kids can dress as someone else — one of their favorite characters, Mom, Dad or best friend. For other daily activities at the museum, visit www.discoveryplacekids.org.

James Funeral Home Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20, James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Drive, Huntersville. James Funeral Home will hold an open house for the public, with food and tours of the facility throughout the day. Information: Visit www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.

Global Cafe, 10 a.m. Fridays, Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Learn about America’s history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary. Information: call 704-416-3800.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Fridays, Davidson Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Information: call 704-416-4000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. Fridays, Davidson Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Information: call 704-416-4000.

Mooresville Chamber golf tournament, 1 p.m. April 20, Mooresville Municipal Golf Course, West Wilson Avenue, Mooresville. The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Swinging for Small Business” golf tournament. Four-player captain’s choice format. Lunch served before shotgun start. Cost: $65 per player, $250 per team, includes cart, beverages on course, lunch, dinner, a goodie bag and other prizes. Players and teams can register online at www.mooresvillenc.org, email info@mooresvillenc.org or call 704-664-3898.

Spanish Now, 2 p.m. Fridays, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. Learn basic Spanish for beginners. Adults and teens welcome. Email bruandadi@hotmail.com to register for class. Information: call 704-416-6000.

A Blue Affair Gala, 6:30 p.m. April 20, TIAA-CREF Atrium, Charlotte. The Greater Charlotte Chapter of Autism Speaks will host its second-annual Light It Up Blue gala, A Blue Affair, a special evening to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month and to help raise much needed funds for autism research, awareness and advocacy efforts. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Tickets: $150 individual, $2,000 corporate table (10 people). Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-561-0003 or emailing carolinas@autismspeaks.org.

Jazz Concert: Bernardo Hernandez, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. A jazz performance featuring guitarist Bernardo Hernandez, who will join the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble for a concert featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a complete rhythm section. There is no charge to attend the concert. For more information, call 704-894-2848. Read more on the college website.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m. April 20, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Billy Jones + the Pocket. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Earth Day planting around Lake Norman – All day, Lake Norman sites – Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will be replanting native button bushes at islands, shoreline and wetlands around Lake Norman as part of an Earth Day project. Volunteers needed. Sign up: lakenormanwildlife.org/button-bush-planting.htm

Davidson Presbyterian Church breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson – The church will host another in its series of fundraising church breakfasts. Menu includes includes eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, grits, toast, orange juice and coffee. It’s $7 for adults, $5 for children 6 under. The church is a block off Main Street, Davidson. For more information or to call in orders, call 704-892-4313. dcpus.org

N. Meck HS Plant Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, North Mecklenburg High School, 11201 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville – N. Meck HS Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale. Wiht a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and mixed pots. All plants were grown and cared for by students. Proceeds support North’s horticulture program for 2012-2013. Read more in Brenda Barger’s April 19 Around Davidson column.

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall. The weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every Saturday through November. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

World of Wonder Bird Walk, 8:30-10 a.m. April 21, site TBA, Davidson. The Davidson Lands Conservancy’s World of Wonder program in April will feature a bird walk led by local birdwatcher Rob Van Epps. No dogs or strollers allowed. Pre-registration is required, email dlc.wow@gmail.comfor details. Location details will be emaild to pre-registered participants by April 19.

Compost bin/rain barrel sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – One-day truckload sale of backyard compost bins and rain barrels. Side parking lot, off Jackson Street. See more in our item, Town Hall sale offers compost bins, rain barrels.”

Huntersville PD Community Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21, in front of Harris-Teeter, Northcross Shopping Center, 9759 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. The Huntersville Police Department’s Community Day will feature Operation Medicine Drop, where citizens can dispose of unused or expired prescription medications; Shred-It Mobile Document Shredding Service will be on site for secure destruction of personal documents; old cell phones will be collected for use by the 911 Cell Phone Bank for victim’s assistance programs; and toys and books will be collected for Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center in Charlotte. Information: Email tseifert@huntersville.org.

Cornelius Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21, Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The Cornelius PARC Department will host the town’s annual Earth Day Celebration, with attendees taking part in “green” activities including arts and crafts, product and services demonstrations, a nature walk, recycling, face painting and more. The event is free and open to the public. Information: Call 704-892-6031 ext. 160 or visit www.cornelius.org/parc.

Cheerleading Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 21, Ada Jenkins Center gymnasium, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. The Ada Jenkins Center’s LEARN Works cheerleaders and Davidson College’s Wildcat cheerleaders will conduct a cheerleading clinic for boys and girls open to first- through sixth-graders. The cost is $35 per person, and includes a clinic T-shirt and midday snack. Registration deadline is April 4. Information-registration: Visit www.adajenkins.org, or call 704-896-0471 Ext. 137.

Art on the Green Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21 and 12-4 p.m. April 22, Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. The town’s annual Art on the Green Festival brings crowds to Davidson to enjoy food, live music, performances and art. Art on the Green is also a juried art festival and features booths filled with top-quality art works and demonstrations from artists throughout the region.

Excel Basics II, 10 a.m. April 21, North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. After a review of Excel, we’ll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required. Information: call 704-416-6000.

Author John Wood, 11 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – John Wood, an author with Davidson family ties, will read from and sign copies of “The Names of Things” at Main Street Books. It’s free. He’s an associate professor of anthropology at UNC-Asheville and the son of Ken and Sauni Wood. Read more in Brenda Barger’s April 19 Around Davidson column.

Book Discussion, 1 p.m. April 21, Multicultural House, Davidson College. A tea-time book discussion on “The Other Side of Paradise: A Memoir by Stacyann.” The discussion is part of the college’s Africana Festival that day. Those interested in participating in the reading of the memoir should email takim@davidson.edu.

Zucchini 500, 1-5 p.m., Stewart-Haas Racing, 6001 Haas Way, Kannapolis – Come out to 2011 Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart’s race shop to build your own race car of vegetables. With souped-up zucchini race cars, kids up to 18 compete for prizes on a 16-foot track. It’s part of this year’s NC Science Festival. Info on the City of Kannapolis website.

Africana Festival, 5 p.m. April 21, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. The college will hold an Africana Festival featuring the food, films, folktales, art, clothing, music and dance of the African, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-European and Afro-Latin worlds. The event is free to attend. For more information email keedwards@davidson.edu. Read a preview with details, “Learn about cultures at Saturday’s free Africana festival”

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m. April 21, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Rick Spreitzer Band. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Hopewell Anniversary Service, 11 a.m. April 22, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beaties Ford Road, Huntersville. Hopewell Presbyterian Church continues the year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary with an 1800s commemoration service and luncheon. Information: Visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.com.

Art on the Green, Noon-4 p.m., Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. The town’s annual Art on the Green Festival brings crowds to Davidson to enjoy food, live music, performances and art. Art on the Green is also a juried art festival and features booths filled with top-quality art works and demonstrations from artists throughout the region.

Dog Wash for Cornelius Animal Shelter, 1-4 p.m., Davidson College Baker Sports Complex parking lot, off Concord Road – Davidson College Pre-Veterinary Society presents a dog wash. Suggest donation $10, with all proceeds going to Cornelius Animal Shelter.

Mini-Golf Mania, 1-7 p.m. April 22, LKN Mini Golf, 18639 Statesville Road, Cornelius. LKN Young Life, a non-denominational outreach ministry to high schoolers, will hold a benefit at the LKN Mini Golf. Proceeds from the event will go to Young Life clubs in the Lake Norman area. Admission is $20 per person or $70 per foursome if pre-registered by April 15. Information-registration: Visit www.ylminigolf.com. NOTE: Because of the forecast, organizers have postponed this event a week, until Sunday, April 29.

Davidson Historical Society Lecture, 4 p.m. April 22, Phi Hall, 216 N. Main St., Davidson. Davidson graduate and former college library director Dr. Leland Park will give a talk on the histories of the Philanthropic (“Phi”) and Eumenean (“Eu”) Halls on the Davidson College campus. The event is free and open to the public. Information: Call 704-999-3084. See our April 16 preview of the event.

Davidson Presbyterian Choirs, 5 p.m., Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson – Davidson Presbyterian Church’s Mass Choir holds its Annual Spring Concert. The church is a block off Main Street, Davidson. For more information, call 704-892-4313. dpcus.org

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m. April 22, Davidson Village Green, downtown Davidson. The Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble will kick off the 2012 season for the Davidson Concerts on the Green series, which will take place on the first and third Sundays of each month. More information available online at www.townofdavidson.org/concerts. NOTE: The Concert on the Green has been canceled because of rain

Lecture: Alias Don Luis, 7:30 p.m. April 22, Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. Professor Camilla Townsend of Rutgers University will present this year’s Kelley Lecture in Historical Studies on “Alias Don Luis: The True Tales and Amazing Adventures of a 1560s Algonkian Who Traveled Three Continents.” Her presentation concerns an indigenous man who was captured by Spaniards in 1561. Although the man spent the next decade with the Spanish, converted to Christianity, and won the love and respect of his captors, he would eventually lead a war party to kill Jesuit priests attempting to establish a mission in his homeland. His motives for doing so, Townsend will argue, are much more complicated than historians have generally allowed. There is no charge to attend the lecture. For more information call 704-894-2273 or email miguasco@davidson.edu.

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A Davidson gallery crawl Friday night kicks off April Is for Arts in north Mecklenburg, the Cornelius Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens after renovations, and the YMCA hosts a Family Fun Day and summer camp preview this weekend.  Davidson Community Players’ Connie Co. youth theater offers free performances of “Alice in Wonderland” at Armour Street Theatre in Davidson. Meanwhile, there’s a planning board meeting in Cornelius Monday and Davidson’s Town Board meets on Tuesday. And there’s a preview screening of the movie “Bully” Thurdsay, sponsored by the Cornelius-based Foundation for Respect Ability.

The annual April Is For Arts Gallery Crawl on Friday night in downtown Davidson features local galleries, businesses and Town Hall playing host to visiting artists and entertainers, and serves as the official start of the spring arts season.

In addition, the Connie Company — the youth performance group of the Davidson Community Players — will have free shows of “Alice In Wonderland” on Friday and Saturday, and the Davidson Lands Conservancy will have nature-themed artwork on display during its Toast The Earth fundraiser on Friday night.

The Cornelius ReStore — the Our Towns Habitat for Humanity store — will hold its grand reopening on Saturday after being shut down for a week undergoing major renovations.

And if you’re looking to get the kids out of the house, check out the Lake Norman YMCA Family Fun Day on Saturday morning in Cornelius, a day of fun, games and lake activities. Or travel to Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville, where they’re holding Fun Friday all day.

Other events coming up this week:

• Looking to get in a good run? Check out Summit Coffee’s “Run With Summit” on Thursday afternoon. The group run will begin around 5:30 p.m., and is followed by a round of drinks.
• The Davidson Farmer’s Market is open on Saturday morning, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items.
• Davidson College’s herpetology department will hold its annual Reptile Day on Saturday morning at the college’s herpetology lab.
• And if you happen to hear sirens around noon on Wednesday, don’t panic — it’s just McGuire Nuclear Plant doing its quarterly test of its emergency alert sirens.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Smith Gallery, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College. Art exhibitions from March 13-May 4 by senior class studio art majors Taylor Thomas, Sara Claire Chambless, Rachel Means, Lauren Kamperman, Brendan Schamu and Cristina Casal. For information call 704-894-2575.

Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Van Every Gallery, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College. Exhibition of oil paintings by Nathaniel Rogers, a 2002 graduate of Davidson, who also holds an M.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Works will be on display through April 18. For information call 704-894-2575.

Alice In Wonderland, 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Free performances by intermediate actors from the Connie Company, the youth performance group of the Davidson Community Players. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or call 704-892-7953.

MONDAY, APRIL 9

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees, 10 a.m., Dickson Board Room, Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The Library Board of Trustees will meet in open session, then go into closed session to hear a report from its CEO Search Committee. The trustees will then go back into open session to act on the recommendations of the committee. The library will be closed to the public; attendees are asked to come to the Sixth Street entrance and notify the security officer that you are there for the meeting. Attendees are also asked to notify officials by email at ahaigler@cmlibrary.org or by phone at 704-416-0704 to ensure sufficient seating capacity.

Cornelius Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, Meeting Room, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Monthly meeting of the Cornelius Planning Board. Information: Call 704-896-2461.

Lake Norman Marine Commission, 7 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. The monthly meeting of the Lake Norman Marine Commission.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

Davidson Board of Town Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson. Monthly meeting of the Davidson Board of Town Commissioners. This month’s meeting will begin with a 30-minute closed session on an unspecified topic. The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m., with an agenda that includes public hearings on four items: 1) changes to a master plan for the Northeast Quadrant area off I-77 Exit 30; 2) amendments to the River Run Phase V project; 3) amendments to Planning Ordinance sectin 9.7.2 on window and door sizes and design; 4) changes to the town’s Development Proposal Review Process. Full agenda on the town website.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission, 6 p.m., Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 N. Idlewild Road, Charlotte. The monthly meeting of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Commission.

North Mecklenburg Republican Women, 6 p.m., NorthStone Club, 15801 NorthStone Drive, Huntersville. N.C. Supreme Court Justice Paul Martin Newby will be the keynote speaker at the monthly meeting of the North Mecklenburg Republican Women. Tickets: $20 cash or check, payable at the door. Reservation: Email nomeckrw@gmail.com.

Landscaping Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. The workshop will cover tips and tricks for low-maintenance gardening and landscaping from Russell Reagan, owner of Old Hickory Landscaping in Mooresville. Presented by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Information: Call 704-664-3898 or 704-657-7151.

Quiet Strength Series at DUMC, 6:30-8 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson. Class series on the book “Tony Dungy: Quiet Strength” taught by DUMC member Harry Delk, which will follow this legendary coach through his career and his spiritual development which guides him during tough decisions. Book required for the classes. Attendees will want to have the Quiet Strength book ahead of first class and read chapters 1-3 as pre-class homework. Classes will continue on Mondays through May 14. Information: Call 704-895-8976.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

McGuire Nuclear Plant Siren Test, 11:50 a.m., various sites around Lake Norman. Quarterly 3-minute test of sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville. No public action required. More information is available onDuke Energy’s website.

Biology Lecture, 4:30 p.m., Room 146, Dana Sciences Building, Davidson College. Lecture by Jun-tao Guo, UNC Charlotte assistant professor of bioinformatics, about “Dance to Express, A Story about Transcription Factor-DNA Interactions.” The lecture is free to attend. For more information call 704-894-2184 or email labarker@davidson.edu.

Ethics Symposium, 5 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. The 25th-annual Frederick Womble Speas Symposium will focus on “Clinical Ethics Consultation: The Very Idea.” Guest lecturers are associate professor Stephen Wear from SUNY-Buffalo’s Department of Medicine, Bowling Green State University professor of philosophy George Agich, and Giles Scofield from McMaster University’s Department of Family and Community Medicine. The symposium is free to attend. For more information call704-894-2482 or email medicalhumanities@davidson.edu.

Davidson Toastmasters, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. Guests are welcome to the weekly gathering of the Davidson Toastmasters, whose members practice public speaking and leadership skills in a motivating and encouraging environment. The Toastmasters are also holding a series of workshops on developing public speaking and leadership skills. The cost is $20. Information: Visit www.davidsontoastmastersclubs.org.

Lake Norman Transportation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The Lake Norman  Transportation Commission will meet at the Town Hall. Information: Call 704-604-5057 or visit www.lakenormantrans.org. Download the Agenda Packet, with detailed agenda and recent announcements (PDF)

Can We Talk About Trayvon Martin? 7-8:30 p.m., Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St., Charlotte. Mecklenburg Ministries, Community Building Initiative and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee is hosting a community event to address concerns and questions in regards to the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP by phone at 704-336-2195 or email wratchford@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

Exploring Middle School at Cannon School, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. Cannon School will hold an information session for parents of rising fifth-grade students. The students will get a chance to spend the day with current Cannon students, while their parents will meet with school officials and teachers. Register online at www.cannonschool.org/5th.

CMS Superintendent Meet and Greet, 11 a.m., UNC Charlotte Center City Building, downtown Charlotte. A meet and greet luncheon with the candidates for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ superintendent position. The three finalists were announced Monday.

Philosophy Lecture, 5 p.m., Room 2164, Chambers Building, Davidson College. A philosophy lecture by University of California professor James Van Cleve titled “Thomas Reid on Freedom of the Will and Agent Causation.” There is no charge to attend the lecture. For more information call 704-894-2218 or email darobb@davidson.edu.

Run With Summit, 5:30 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Group run beginning at Summit Coffee, followed by beer and fun. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Cornelius PARC Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, Meeting Room, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission.

Preparing for College, 6 p.m., W.A. Hough High School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ Parent University offers a program on “Helping Your High School Student Prepare for College.” Free. Info: www.cmsparentuniversity.org

“Bully” Pre-Screening, 7 p.m., Concord Mills Cinemas, 8421 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord. The Foundation for Respect Ability will hold a reservation-only pre-screening of the documentary “Bully,” which follows five kids and their families over the course of a school year. Tickets: $15 per person, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Foundation for Respect Ability. Reservations can be made by emailing www.xbullying@gmail.com or online at www.xbullying.org. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to pick up and pay for tickets if not purchased online. Information: Call 704-438-9798.

Free Nature Program, 7 p.m., Youth Services Room, Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St., Mooresville. This month’s free nature program by the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will be on “Wildlife Babies — When Do They Need Rescue?” Dee Dee Macaulay and Ruby Cook from Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas will talk about why people should not assume young wildlife such as birds or rabbits have been abandoned, and the various challenged rescue volunteers face in the field. Information: Call 704-877-4788 or visit www.lakenormanwildlife.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

Discovery Place Kids Fun Friday, all day, Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville. This week’s DPK Fun Friday theme is “Spring Fever,” where kids can make a kite, decorate a garden of flowers and paint. For other daily activities at the museum, visit www.discoveryplacekids.org.

Davidson Merchants meeting, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson merchants meeting, with updates from Town Hall downtown manager Kim Fleming.

Cyberbullying Workshop, 9:15 a.m., Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ Parent University offers a program on “Cyberbullying.” For parents and care-givers. Free. Info: www.cmsparentuniversity.org

Community Compost Class, 9:30 a.m., Davidson Montessori School, 605 South St., Davidson. Space is limited, please RSVP. Information-reservations: call 704-895-0228.

Lunch and Learn on Cyber-bullying, 12:30-2 p.m., Community Room, Aquesta Bank, 19510 Jetton Road, Cornelius. The Foundation for Respect Ability will hold a “lunch and learn” session to discuss strategies that parents and teens can use to help reduce cyter bullying, how community involvement is a crucial component in stopping it, and what schools can do when it is brought to their attention. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Information-reservations: Call 704-438-9798 or email xbullying@gmail.com.

Literature Lecture, 4:30 p.m., Carolina Inn, Davidson College. A talk on Russian literature by James McGavran of Kenyon College, who will discuss the great Russian revolutionary poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, and explain his approach to translating Mayakovsky’s fascinatingly complex poetry into English. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be served. For information call 704-894-2397 or email amewington@davidson.edu.

Live music at Freckled Dog Pub, 5-11 p.m., Freckled Dog Pub, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Mike Strauss Trio beginning at 8 p.m. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

April is for Arts at Wooden Stone Gallery, 6-9 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Wooden Stone Gallery will be among the downtown Davidson businesses opening their doors for extended hours during the town’s Gallery Crawl. Admission is free.

April Is for Arts Gallery Crawl, 6-9 p.m., downtown Davidson. The town’s annual Gallery Crawl features local galleries, businesses and Town Hall playing host to visiting artists and entertainers. More information can be found online at www.townofdavidson.org.

Toast the Earth Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Homewood Suites by Hilton Davidson, 125 Harbor Place Drive, Davidson. The Davidson Lands Conservancy will host the fundraiser, during which patrons can view nature-themed artwork and sample an array of North Carolina wine, beer and companion foods. Tickets: $20 per person or $30 for two, and can be purchased at the door or online at www.davidsonlands.org and clicking on the Upcoming Events link. Information: Call 704-892-1910 or email dlc@davidsonlands.org.

Sacred Women’s Circle, 7:30-9 p.m., Community Yoga, 20823 N. Main St., Suite 117, Cornelius. Community Yoga hosts a free sacred women’s circle the first Friday of each month. This month’s guest coach is Lora Lyons. Information: Call 704-491-4749 or email cyyoga.amy@gmail.com.

Live music at The Birdsnest, 8 p.m., The Birdsnest, 102-B S. Main St., Davidson. Performances by David Merck and Quinn Sommer during the Davidson Art Crawl. Information: Call 704-990-6378 or email at info@thebirdsnest.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall. The weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every Saturday through November. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Cornelius ReStore ReStored, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Cornelius ReStore, 20414 N. Main St., Cornelius. Our Towns Habitat for Humanity will hold celebrate the reopening of the Cornelius ReStore, which will be closed April 7-13 for major repair work. The store will continue to take donations April 10-13, and the pick-up service will also operate during the shutdown. Information: Call 704-896-8957 Ext. 120 or visit www.ourtownshabitat.org/ReStore.

Lake Norman YMCA Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. Families in the Lake Norman area can have a day of fun, games and lake activities during the YMCA’s Family Fun Day. Held on the shores of Lake Cornelius, the event will includes bounce houses, games, canoeing and kayaking, archery, face painting, exotic animals, local vendors and more. It’s also a chance to find out more about summer camps at the YMCA. Free. Information: Call 704-716-4432.

Davidson Reptile Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Herpetology Lab, Davidson College. The college lab’s annual Reptile Day provides an engaging and informative setting for families to learn about herpetology and conservation. Information: Email nirao@davidson.edu.

Weathers Creek Writers Series, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinnville Road, Cleveland, N.C. Workshop on “Cooking Up Family History” by award-winning cookbook author Debbie Moose will show participants how to preserve family recipes and history through making a family cookbook. We’ll talk about options for organizing a cookbook, ways to get the recipes, and how to write recipes down in readable/usable form. Space is limited to 14 students. Lunch is included. Cost: $75 per person. Information-reservations: Call 704-662-0187.

Piano Studio Recital, 3 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. A music recital by students of artist associates in piano Ruskin Cooper and Cynthia Lawing. There is no charge to attend the recital. For more information, call 704-894-2848.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music by Rusty Knox Band. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Spring Family Fun and Education Day, 1-5 p.m., Uptown Charlotte’s Cultural Mile (from Harvey B. Gantt Center to McColl Center). Free event by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Parent University, the Arts and Science Council and Discovery Place promotes scientific study about visual and performing arts. Register online at www.cmsparentuniversity.org (click on the “STEAM” banner).

Family Activity Days-Football, 2-4 p.m., River Run athletic fields, Davidson. The Davidson Parks and Recreation Department and Davidson College’s athletics department have teamed up to teach sports-specific skills followed by game time. Interested participants are asked to register online at www.d-recs.org. Information: Call 704-940-9609.

Student Dialogue About Bullying, 4-6 p.m., Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Road, Charlotte. The Mecklenburg Ministries Youth Leadership Council is hosting “Respecting Differences: A Citywide Interfaith Student Dialogue About Bullying,” involving high school students and leaders from Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP by email at meckmin@meckmin.org by April 10.

First Baptist Church Concert, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church-Huntersville, 119 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. Performance by the J.O.Y. Choir from Central Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tenn. The concert is free and open to the public. Information: Call 704-875-6581.

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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>