Passion Pit

By LINCOLN DAVIDSON
DavidsonNews.net

Critically-acclaimed indie rock act Passion Pit will appear at Davidson College on Sunday, March 24.

The college’s Union Board Concerts Committee on Friday announced the concert, which will be held in the college’s Belk Arena. Doors open at 6pm, with opening acts (to be announced) at 7pm.

Passion Pit formed in 2007 in Cambridge, Mass., and has become popular on the indie rock scene. The group’s most recent album, “Gossamer,” which examines subjects including alcoholism and mental illness, has been generally well-received by critics and snagged an 8.4 out of 10 on popular music review site Pitchfork.com.

Passion Pit was chosen from among 45 artists after ranking No. 1 in a Fall 2012 survey of Davidson College students, a college spokesman said. The Concert Committee also considered affordability of ticket prices, average past ticket sales, and the popularity of the indie rock genre. The band earned more responses of “Yes, I’d buy a ticket to this show” in the student survey than any band in previous years.

The concert will be the first in Belk Arena since Maroon 5 in fall 2010.

Tickets will go on sale for Davidson students, faculty, and staff at 11am on Thursday, Feb. 7. The general public may purchase tickets starting at 10am on Friday, Feb. 15. Tickets are $20 for Davidson students, $25 for Davidson faculty and staff, and $30 to $35 for the general public, depending on seating.

FIRST FRIDAYS AT SUMMIT

Summit Coffee tonight (Friday, Feb. 1) kicks off a new “First Friday” music series with Gigi Dover and the Big Love. At last check, tickets were sold out. The series continues on March 1 with The Fustics.

JAZZ CONCERT RESCHEDULED AGAIN

The Davidson College Jazz Ensemble‘s concert with guest artist and percussionist Adam Snow has been rescheduled again, to Friday, Feb. 22. The program of jazz standards and jazz improvisation originally was snowed out on Jan. 25, and then was postponed again this weekend. Snow teaches private percussion and the college’s West African Drumming class, and also teaches at Winthrop Univ. Free. Davidson.edu

MUSIC CALENDAR

Gigi Dover, Friday, Feb. 1, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Summit Coffee hosts the first in a year-long series of ticketed concerts upstairs. The concerts will be monthly on the first Friday, with regionally and nationally touring musicians. Tonight: Gigi Dover and the Big Love (www.gigidover.com). Tickets $8 in advance at Summit Coffee. Doors open 7:30. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

My Three Kilts, Friday, Feb. 1, 10pm, Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with My Three Kilts. Info: GalwayHookerPub.com

Of Good Nature, Friday, Feb. 1, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Conrnelius – Live music with Of Good Nature. Info on Facebook

Live music at Summit Coffee, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: TBA. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Laura Thurston at Birdsnest, Saturday, Feb. 2, 9pm, The Birdsnest, 102 B South Main St., Davidson – Live music with Laura Thurston. She’s a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, harmonica, tambourine and suitcase kick drum. She has been touring on the East Coast since 2011. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: 704-990-6378. davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com

Kenny Floyd, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10pm, Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with Kenny Floyd. Info: GalwayHookerPub.com

Simplified, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius – Live music with Simplified. Info on Facebook

Brian Olson, Thursday, Feb. 7, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Bryan Olson. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

PUSHH, Thursday, Feb. 7, 10:30pm, The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius – Live music with PUSHH. Info on Facebook

Mike Strauss Trio, Friday, Feb. 8, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Heaven’s Reign

Gospel with Heaven’s Reign, Friday, Feb. 8, 7pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Concert Series presents the southern Gospel group Heaven’s Reign, whose mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through music. Founded in 2011 by four friends and singers from Mt. Zion United Methodist. Members include Jon Sarver and Mike Jackson; tenor and Daniel “Buddy” Phillips and Larry Horton; Bass. www.heavensreignqt.com. Cornelius Concert Series info: mtzionumc.net

Green Ball contra dance, Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30-10:30pm, Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – 9th annual Davidson Green Ball, a contra dance and silent auction fundraiser hosted by college’s Environmental Action Coalition to benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy. No contra-dance experience necessary; caller Dean Snipes will lead you through the steps. Music by The Sons of the Full Moon. Tickets $12 at the door, or $10 in advance, available online at greenball2013.eventbrite.com.

Wally and Dave, Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30pm, Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Mooresville Concert Series presents Wally and Dave, a classic rock duo that plays music of Van Morrison, The Beatles, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, John Mayer, and more. Admission $10 adults, $5 students 11-18, free for children 10 and under. Call 704-663-7026, buy in person at Mooresville Recreation Dept., 418 Carpenter Ave., Mooresville, or online at http://www.ci.mooresville.nc.us/

Time Sawyer, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Time Sawyer. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

John King Band, Saturday, Feb 9, 10:30pm,The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road, Conrnelius – Mardi Gras Party with John King Band. Info on Facebook

Mary Kathryn Withers

Soprano Mary Kathryn Withers, Sunday, Feb. 10, 3pm, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson – Music at St. Alban’s series presents soprano Mary Kathryn Withers in a concert title “Some Say Love: An Afternoon of Opera, Art Song and Broadway Standards.” Includes music from Puccini and Mozart to Gershwin, Porter and Rogers. Tickets $15/$10, children under 12 free. 704-941-0650. www.musicatstalbans.net

The Fustics, Friday, March 1, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Summit’s First Friday Concert Series presents The Fustics. $8. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com

Maroon 5 Tuesday at the college.

Updated Monday, 5:02 p.m.
With Davidson students back in town, life is returning to campus this week. The week kicks off with a much-anticipated campus concert featuring Maroon 5. “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and British singer VV Brown are also on the bill. Wednesday brings the Freshman Cake Race, in which first-year students compete for cakes donated by local residents. The men’s soccer team takes on Pfeiffer in an exhibition game that night as well.

On Wednesday, public school students return to classes throughout Mecklenburg County.

[Note: The town board meeting Tuesday has been canceled.]

Sunday features the 2nd annual Shalom Lake Norman Jewish Festival, which will offer live entertainment, children’s activities, and sale of traditional Jewish foods and craft items.

These and more events detailed below, or in the day-by-day calendar to the right.

MONDAY, AUG. 23

Davidson Elementary open house, 3-6 p.m., Davidson Elementary School, 635 South St. – Students can meet their new teachers at the school. 3-5 p.m. for grades K-2 and K/1. 4-6 p.m.for grades 3-5 and 2/3 classes. School begins Wed., 9:15. School website: pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonk5/

Davidson IB Middle School open house, Davidson IB Middle School, 251 South St. – Open houses for new and returning students: 6th graders from 5-6:45 p.m.; 7th and 8th grader drop in 7-7:45 p.m. Details on the school website.

North Meck HS open house, 6:30 p.m., North Mecklenburg High School, 11201 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville – Open house for the new school year. School website: pages.cms.k12.nc.us/north/

TUESDAY, AUG. 24

Davidson Rotary Club, 5 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, 130 Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Davidson Rotary Club weekly meeting. Charter members now being recruited for the new club. Details: lnrotary@gmail.com or Rotary District 7680 website.

Town board work sesssion canceled, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Town Hall Board Room, 216 S. Main St. – Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the Davidson Bay Affordable Housing plan. For complete agenda, see the town website. [NOTE: Town officials said Monday this work session has been canceled. The Davidson Bay item will be on the agenda at the Sept. 14 regular meeting.]

Maroon 5 at Davidson College, 8 p.m., Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex, 200 Baker Dr. – Popular band Maroon 5 will perform a mix of old favorites and songs from their new album, “Hands All Over.” Special guests for this concert include Kris Allen, the winner of American Idol Season 8, and English recording artist, VV Brown. Tickets range from $20 to $50, and are still on sale. For more information visit Davidson College website or contact Jason Shank at 704-894-2192.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25

Back to School – First day of school for Charlotte Mecklenburg school system.

Freshman Cake Race, 5 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College – Donate a cake to support the class of 2014 as they run the 71st annual Cake Race. Cakes should be dropped off between 1 and 3 p.m. on the 25th. Please note if your cake contains nuts or peanut butter. If you plan to bring a cake, contact Brenda Daugherty at brdaugherty@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2342 by Monday, Aug. 23.

Men’s soccer vs. Pfeiffer, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Davidson men’s soccer plays an exhibition game against Pfeiffer.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

MI-Connection board meeting, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection office, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – board of directors of the town owned MI-Connection Communications System holds its monthly meeting.

Main St. Books Story Time, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Story Time for kids 5 and under. Free.

Davidson Day’s first ever home football game, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St. – Davidson Day’s junior varsity football team plays the school’s first home football game vs. Charlotte Latin. Gates open at 4 p.m., with Moon Bounce, basketball shooting and football throwing contests, food. Details: DavidsonDay.org

Film and discussion on bullying, 6:30 to 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 119 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Parent University hosts a screening of the film “Fat Boy Chronicles” and a discussion of bullying. Free. Details: 980-343-0318 or register at cms.k12.nc.us

Davidson College Art Opening, 7-9 p.m., Van Every Gallery, Visual Arts Center, Davidson College – Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Nathaniel Rogers will give a gallery talk at a reception for the college’s annual Faculty Art Exhibition. The exhibit will feature works by Rogers, sculptor Cort Savage, and printmaker Rebekah Tolley. There is no charge to attend the reception, which begins at 7 p.m., followed by Rogers’ talk at 7:30. The exhibit will be on display from August 27 to October 6. The galleries are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. There is no charge to view the exhibits. For information call 704-894-2519.

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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

8 to 9:15 a.m., Lake Norman Chamber conference room, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Focus Friday monthly issues forum. Barry Gullet, Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities, speaks about how the utility is seeking to improve service. Also on the program, Jim Duke, who chaired a citizen task force to investigate claims of high water bills and poor service from CMU. Duke will talk about the progress CMU has made in addressing many of the task’s force recommendations. More info on the Chamber website.

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Davidson Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Weekly Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Open every Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Big Band in the Park, 6:30-9:15 p.m., Bailey Road Park, Bailey Road, Cornelius – From The Top plays an outdoor concert in the park, with a playlist that includes swing and jazz. WDAV-FM’s Ted Weiner is emcee for the evening, which includes concessions and children’s activities. Gates open at 6. Details on the Cornelius PARC website.

World’s Largest ’70s Party, 8 p.m., Midtown Sundries Lake Norman, 18665 Harborside Dr., Cornelius – Da Throwback Band will perform in a special show to kick off this ’70s party. The event will include a ’70s costume and dance contest. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.meetup.com.

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

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

Shalom Lake Norman Jewish festival, Noon to 5 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, off N.C. 73 – 2nd annual Shalom Lake Norman Jewish festival, with live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and the sale of traditional Jewish foods and other Judaic items. Volunteers are needed for 1 hour shifts at a variety of tasks. Contact Alison Dillworth at bzebee1063@aol.com or call 704-987-9209 if you are interested. More in our preview “Aug. 29 Shalom festival brings music, food and fun.”

Women’s soccer vs. High Point, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Women’s soccer vs. High Point. Details: DavidsonWildcats.com

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Maroon 5

Grammy-winning recording artists Maroon 5 will be at Davidson College Tuesday, Aug. 24, for a concert that also will include performances by “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and British sensation VV Brown.

Tickets are on sale now for the 8 p.m. concert at the college’s John M. Belk Arena. For ticket information, go to the college website.

Maroon 5’s Davidson concert is the smallest venue on their 30-city “Hands All Over” tour, which opens July 30 in Saratoga, N.Y., and closes Aug. 29 in Pittsburgh. The tour supports the band’s third studio album, “Hands All Over,” which will be released on Sept. 21. Produced by rock studio legend Robert John “Mutt” Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard, The Cars), “Hands All Over” is a hybrid of rock, pop, funk and R&B.

American Idol winner Kris Allen.

For more information about the band’s tour and tickets to other Maroon 5 shows, go to www.maroon5.com.

The Maroon 5 concert at Davidson is sponsored and organized by Davidson College’s Union Board, the major student programming organization of Davidson College. Made up of 19 students, the Union Board and its 10 committees program events for the Davidson campus every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

Maroon 5

Here’s a hot late summer date for the calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 24. That’s when Grammy-winning recording artists Maroon 5 come to Davidson College for a concert that also will include performances by “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and British sensation VV Brown. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 4.

The concert will be at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the college’s John M. Belk Arena. For ticket information, go to the college website.

Maroon 5’s Davidson concert is the smallest venue on their 30-city “Hands All Over” tour, which opens July 30 in Saratoga, N.Y., and closes August 29 in Pittsburgh. The tour supports the band’s third studio album, “Hands All Over,” which will be released on Sept. 21. Produced by rock studio legend Robert John “Mutt” Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard, The Cars), “Hands All Over” is a hybrid of rock, pop, funk and R&B.

American Idol winner Kris Allen.

For more information about the band’s tour and tickets to other Maroon 5 shows, go to www.maroon5.com.

The Maroon 5 concert at Davidson is sponsored and organized by Davidson College’s Union Board, the major student programming organization of Davidson College. Made up of 19 students, the Union Board and its 10 committees program events for the Davidson campus every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.