It’s a busy weekend in and around Davidson, with visual arts events, sports, live music, and public meetings. The 2nd Shalom Lake Norman Jewish Festival is Sunday at Ramsey Creek Park. The weekend kicks off Thursday night with an opening reception and gallery talk for Davidson College’s annual faculty art show, at the Belk Visual Arts Center. Then on Friday, downtown Concord hosts an “Art Walk,” including the Galleries in Cabarrus County’s historic courthouse, where two new exhibits will open. At Our Town Cinemas, they’re bringing back the classic film “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” for a one-week run beginning Friday, and Read the full story

Saturday’s a busy day in and around Davidson, amid a weekend that includes music, meetings, theater, and events downtown. Guitarist/songwriter Rusty Knox plays tonight (Thursday) to lead off a weekend of local favorites at Summit Coffee. Hope the weather’s nice so we can enjoy the back porch! Friday morning, there’s a merchants’ meeting at the library. And Friday afternoon it’s a Party on the Porch at Campania Cafe.

On Saturday, Davidson Farmers’ Market returns next to Town Hall. John Marshall Custom Homes offers a tour of a certified “green home.” Local cable company MI-Connection hosts a Community Celebration on the Village Green, with info about new products.

On Sunday, Davidson United Methodist Church offers an afternoon concert of “Love and Folk Songs.” In Mooresville, a children’s theater production of “Once Upon a Mattress” continues all weekend. And in Cornelius, the Griggs Bluegrass Family plays at Cornelius Presbyterian Church. Details on those and other events below.

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Bishop John Shelby Spong will be the focus of a discussion series that starts Tuesday.

This week’s calendar of events in and around Davidson includes the start of a month-long discussion series on the ideas of the liberal Christian theologian John Shelby Spong.

The week also features the local Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop defending its title in an ice cream competition, National Night Out, the start of a bluegrass concert series in Cornelius, a community celebration sponsored by MI-Connection, the Saturday farmer’s market and more.  Details on those and other events below.

Just a reminder: We update this calendar continuously as we receive new listings. And check back Thursday, when publish our Weekend Calendar. Read the full story