Davidson College’s Belk Family Performance Hall will groove to the sounds of jazz when Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra cuts loose with its high-energy stage show on Monday night. The performance by the Equinox Jazz Orchestra highlights a week’s worth of activities and events in Davidson and the surrounding communities.  On stage, the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius wraps up its run of the comedy “On The Verge” this week with shows Thursday through Saturday, and an ensemble from the Connie Company — the Davidson Community Players’ youth company — puts on a free performance of “A Thousand Cranes” on Friday and Saturday.

Feeling in a charitable mood? Then check out the Legends Helping Legends 2012 at the Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville on Saturday, which will give part of its proceeds to the Old Timers Racing Club, a group that helps early racing veterans in need. And if you’re a little hungry, wander over to the Lilly Family Gallery at Davidson College, where Souper Bowl VIII — a soup cook-off between area restaurants — will raise funds for the Davidson Housing Coalition on Saturday. Stick around campus, because Saturday night the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show will take place at the Duke Family Performance Hall among fraternities and sororties from across North and South Carolina, with proceeds benefiting the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center.

And with “The Artist” drawing rave reviews and reviving interest in silent movies, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson will hold a showing of Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.,” with Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan providing accompaniment.

These events — and more below — are in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.

ONGOING EVENTS

On The Verge, 8 p.m. Feb. 2-4, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius. Comedy by Hollywood writer Eric Overmyer follows three Victorian woman as they set out to explore Africa, Himalaya and Terra Incognita. Tickets: $20 per person, $15 for seniors, students and groups of eight or more. Reservations: Call 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.

A Thousand Cranes, 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 4, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Free performance by an ensemble of students from the Connie Company, the Davidson Community Players’ youth company. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

Hough High Early Graduation, 5 p.m., Bojangles Arena, Independence Boulevard, Charlotte. Hough High will hold graduation ceremonies for its early graduates.

Davidson women’s basketball vs. Furman, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s basketball team hosts Furman in a Southern Conference game.

Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra

Jazz concert, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra. These musicians present not merely a jazz recital, but a high-energy stage show described by Davis as “The Rat Pack meets The Dean Martin Variety Show with a touch of Prairie Home Companion.” Tickets $20 for reserved seating, $15 Davidson faculty and staff, and $8 for Davidson students. Available at Davidson ticket office in the College Union, 704-894-2135, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. www.davidson.edu/tickets. More info on the Davidson Artist Series website.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

North Meck Woman’s Club, 6 p.m., Alton’s Restaurant, Cornelius. Monthly evening meeting of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club. Information-reservations: Call 704-892-1041 or email 3boxers@bellsouth.net.

Davidson Community Chat, 6-8 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Elected officials from the town of Davidson will hold a community chat, which allows Davidson residents to meet with officials in an informal setting to discuss town issues. Information: www.townofdavidson.org/communitychat.

“Time & …” Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. Lecture by Princeton University professor of classics Denis Feeney titled “Time & the Roman” for Davidson’s “Time & . . .” interdisciplinary discussion series. There is no charge to attend the discussion. Information: Call 704-895-2385.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

North Meck Woman’s Club, 10:30 a.m., NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville. Monthly meeting of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club will feature Charlotte Observer writer Larry Toppman as guest speaker. Tickets: $14 per person, includes lunch. Information-reservations: Call 704-895-3310 or email gigic@bellsouth.net.

Davidson Toastmasters, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. The Davidson Toastmasters weekly meeting. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. for setup and networking. Info: http://davidson.freetoasthost.org/index.html.

Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, 6:30 p.m., Cowan’s Ford Country Club, 761 Club Drive, Stanley. The monthly meeting of the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission.

Ethics Lecture, 7 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. Talk by alumnus Shannon Walters McFayden, a former executive vice president of the Wachovia Corporation, on “Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Influence of Leaders.” There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu.

Live music at Flatiron Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music: guitarist Mike Alicke. For more info: flatirononmain.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

Davidson Civics 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, Main Street, downtown Davidson. Registation is now open for the sixth-annual Civics 101 program, which gives Davidson residents a chance to get a look at how local government works. Classes held Thursday mornings and evenings for nine weeks. Applicants must commit to attending the entire program. Applications available at Town Hall or online at www.ci.davidson.nc.us/civics101. Information: Email lsmith@ci.davidson.nc.us or call 704-892-7591.

Georgia Kruger

Latin American Studies, 7:30 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. A discussion of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Duddy and Davidson associate professor of political science Russell Crandall will present “From Caracas to Washington with Love.” There is no charge to attend the talk. For more information call 704-894-2440.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Captain Lou. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Go Red For Women Lunch and Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. Complimentary lunch followed by guest speaker Daniel Koshler, cardiologist at Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute-Lake Norman. Registration: Call 704-660-4859 or email mitzie.mccurdy@hma.com.

Jon Singleton

Musical Interludes, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. The public is invited to a free midday fiddle concert by the multitalented musician Jon Singleton. There is no charge to attend the concert. For information call 704-894-2848.

Davidson Elementary Girls Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Davidson Elementary School gymnasium, 635 South St., Davidson. The annual Girls Night Out gives Davidson Elementary girls and their adult “special guys” a night of dancing and memory making. Tickets: $10 per couple, $5 for each additional child up to $20 per family. Professional photos in a frame can be purchased for $5 that evening. In addition, Campania Cafe and Restaurant X are offering attendees a 10 percent discount on dinner the evening of the dance. Mention Girls Night out to your server.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Johnny, Johnny and Wendell. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Have A Heart Valentine’s Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Cornelius. Card making and Valentine crafts for all ages hosted by the Community Arts Project. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will be accepted. Proceeds will be shared with the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte. Information: Visit www.thecommunityartsproject.org.

Legends Helping Legends 2012, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Memory Lane Museum, 769 River Highway, Mooresville. The sixth-annual Legends Helping Legends will honor the Flock family and their contributions to stock car racing. The guest of honor will be Frances Flock. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Old Timers Racing Club, which helps early racing veterans in need. Admission: $10 per person. Information: Visit www.memorylaneautomuseum.com or call 704-662-3673.

Souper Bowl VIII, 11 a.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College. The Davidson Housing Coalition presents Souper Bowl VIII, a fund-raising soup cook-off between area restaurants, with live music, a silent art auction, and more! Sponsored by Metrolina Greenhouses. Tickets: 704-892-4486.

Valentine’s Trunk Show at Wooden Stone Gallery, 1-5 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Event features demonstrations by local artisans Diana Hecht (wire-wrapped jewelry) and Lynn Froelich (heart journals). Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.

Science Saturday, 2 p.m., Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. This program, designed to support science literacy, will feature simple interactive science experiments based upon a book will be demonstrated. This month’s title is “The 5,000 Year Old Puzzle- Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt.” For children ages 5-11.

Davidson men’s basketball vs. Chattanooga, 4 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team host Chattanooga in a Southern Conference game.

Art With Heart Gala, 7 p.m., Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. The 12th-annual fundraiser by United Family Services will help raise funds for a new domestic violence shelter. This year’s featured artists include Felice Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, Kathy Wochele, Margaret Dyer, Roman Chatov, Tracy Sharp, Alexander (Sasha) Filippov, Gee Gee Collins and Anne Neilson. In addition, a special exhibit created by women and children who lived at the Shelter for Battered Women in 2011 will be on display. Tickets: $100 per person, $200 per person for Patron level, $10 for raffle tickets. Information-tickets: Visit www.unitedfamilyservices.org, email croth@ufsclt.org or call 704-367-2799.

Sixth-Annual Greek Step Show, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College will host the sixth-annual Apocalypse Greek Step Show, this year themed “Revelations of the Divine.” Artist Dennis Shaheed Swagnificent Latimer will host the show, which will features fraternities and sororities from colleges in North and South Carolina. The winning fraternity and sorority each receive $1,000. Proceeds from the show benefit the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and the Ada Jenkins Center. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-894-2135 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Addison Woods. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

Jazz piano and silent film, 7:30 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. Charlotte pianist Ethan Uslan will perform music from the jazz age, then provide musical accompaniment to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic “Sherlock Jr.” Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors, children under age 12 admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 704-941-0650.

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By CHRISTINA RITCHIE ROGERS
DavidsonNews.net

Bonita Jones Knott

Bonita Jones Knott, “The Bare Foot Poet,” kicks off her shoes this week for her second performance at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center. Following a successful one-woman show in April, “This is not a one night stand: Journeying with a God who is not on the run,” Ms. Knott this week explores the themes of rejection and healing.

She performs a series of eleven poems in her show, entitled, “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of restoration.”

“In life, love and pain can often feel the same,” Ms Knott said. “My hope is that people come away from the show uplifted, and hopeful, knowing that they are not the only ones who have experienced these things.”

Ms. Knott divided the Warehouse’s black box theater into three small and simple sets, representing the mind, body and soul, and she gives voice to each through poetry and monologue.

“I call it poetry in 3-D,” Ms. Knott said.

Supporting her behind the scenes is her son, Darius, 18, and daughter, Jaél, 14, who are in charge of the technical aspects of the show, and her husband, Ray, who has also helped with the production.

All of her poetry is based on her own life experiences, including the loss of her mother when she was a child, her struggles growing up and her faith in God. In the poem, “The Thorn & the Rose,” she says: “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of restoration has been the journey that invites my story.”

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Bonita Jones Knott lives in Mooresville with her husband, Ray, and three teenagers. In addition to her poetry, she is working on her first book, I am just too much for you – a deeper look into insecurity.