A reception at Davidson College Wednesday night will mark the opening of several new exhibits and celebrate publication of this new book titled "Davidson Collects," essays by 100 Davidson students about works from the college's art collection.

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson College will hold a series of lectures and other events at Alvarez Student Union on Monday as part of the college’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. And there’s plenty more going on in the area this week, as well – from organ music to an art exhibit opening to the start of the three-weekend VisitLakeNorman.org Soccer Series.

On Tuesday night, a performance by organist Susan Bates kicks off the second half of Davidson College Presbyterian Church’s Organ at Davidson series, with a reception to follow. Wednesday night, Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries will host an exhibit of recent gifts and acquisitions, a selection of works by artist Sean Scully and the launch of “Davidson Collects: 100 Writers Respond to Art,” a book that includes essays by 100 college students on works in the school’s permanent art collection. Read the full story

The North Mecklenburg Moravian Band will play Thursday night at Wooden Stone, as part of Christmas in Davidson. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net

Now that November’s behind us (and you’re tired of eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey), it’s on to December and thinking about a bigger holiday — Christmas! Well, there’s plenty going on this weekend in the area to get you in the right frame of mind – from Christmas in Davidson to the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade to the Cornelius Holiday Celebration. Read the full story

Dustin Edge played the Wonderland Ballroom in Washington last week. Click for more photos on his website. (Alicia Gutierrez photo)

Dustin Edge, the former front man for Davidson-based touring band Cast Iron Filter, will reunite with some of his former band mates for a free concert Thursday night at Summit Coffee on Main Street.

He’ll be joined by other former Cast Iron Filter members Mike Orlando (mandolin), Mason Bissett (bass guitar), and Tim Helfrich (drums). The show begins at 8 p.m. at Summit, 128 S. Main St. Read the full story

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

A four-day Collectibles and Antiques show kicks off Thursday at the Metrolina Expo in north Charlotte, where you can find anything from home decor items to fresh produce.  Saturday is packed with options, from the Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat races on Lake Norman  to a Charity Ride & Poker Run for the Cornelius Veterans Monument to the Lake Norman Spring Music Festival at Kenton Place. Also Saturday, the Davidson Farmer’s Market is open, and it’s Davidson Town Day, including a 5k run, community service activities and a library book sale.

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 “Thor” opens on Friday, joining “Fast Five,” “Water for Elephants,” “Rio,” and “Atlas Shrugged: Part I. Read the full story

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.” Read the full story