Local youth with Activate Community Through Theatre perform “Peter Pan and Wendy” at Woodlawn School the next two weekends.
This weekend offers a variety of choices for live music, from California’s Spanky Pismo at Birdsnest to live jazz at Carrburritos to Courting Elizabeth at the Wine Cellar. Kids’ play “Peter Pan and Wendy” is on stage at Woodlawn School, while the Bark in the Park dog fest is Saturday at Rural Hill. Thursday night, staff from JV Washam and Davidson elementary schools square off in their annual charity basketball game. And Davidson’s women’s lacrosse team hosts the Big South conference lacrosse championship Friday through Sunday. There are also public meetings, poetry readings, and road races. Read on for the details.
Our Town Cinemas has “The Croods,” “42,” “Scary Movie 5,″ “Emperor,” “Oblivion,” “The Big Wedding,” and “Pain and Gain.” See the showtimes at right on this page.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Story time at Main St. Books, 3pm, Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – April story time with stories, songs and fun. All children welcome.
Dick Sanderson
Dick Sanderson Driving 4 Life golf and dinner, noon and 6:30pm, River Run Country Club, 15125 River Falls Drive, Davidson – 9th annual Dick Sanderson Driving 4 Life Golf Tournament and Dinner. Golf begins at noon, dinner at 6:30pm in the ballroom, with live music from local band Sunday Union. The tournament and dinner are in honor of Davidson resident Dick Sanderson, who was diagnosed in 2004 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The events raise money for ALS research and will help support the Sanderson family. More information: http://www.dicksandersondriving4life.org/ See our preview story here.
Poetry Reading, 4:30pm, Hance Auditorium, Davidson College Chambers Building – Prize-winning author and self-identified cyborg Jillian Weise will read a selection of her works, which include “The Amputee’s Guide to Sex,” “The Book of Goodbyes,” and a novel titled “The Colony.” Free. For information call 704-894-2472 or email narandazzo@davidson.edu.
Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30-7:30, Cornelius Town Hall, Manager’s Conference Room (217), 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Info on Cornelius.org
Washam vs. Davidson basketball, 6:30pm, W.A. Hough High School gym, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Davidson Elementary School and JV Washam Elementary School teachers and staff will square off in their annual basketball game. Proceeds will benefit the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Turning Tigers, Hoppin’ Hawks, JV Washam Dance Team, and DES Faculty Cheerleaders will perform. Honors Choruses from both schools will perform the National Anthem. Doors open at 6p and tip off is at 6:30p. Tickets will be sold in advance for $3 each at the schools, and concessions will be available.
MI-Connection budget hearing, 6:30pm, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Regular meeting of the board of directors of MI-Connection Communications System, the local network owned by the towns of Davidson and Mooresville. The meeting will include a public hearing on the system’s 2013-14 budget Copies of the budget are available for public inspection at MI-Connection headquarters, 435 S. Broad St., Mooresville, and at the town halls of Davidson (216 S. Main St.) and Mooresville (413 N. Main St.)
Intimidators vs. Braves, 7:05pm, CMC Northeast Stadium, 2888 Moose Rd Kannapolis – Kannapolis Intimidators minor league baseball vs. Rome Braves. For tickets, call the box office at 704-932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com. The Braves series runs Tuesday to Thursday. Check the Intimidators website for ticket deals and related special events.
Wine tasting and music, 7-11pm, The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Wine tasting with live music: Mike Alicke (folk, acoustic, pop, rock). http://winecellarlkn.com/
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Billy Jones and Friends. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com
Live music at Birdsnest, 8pm, 102 B S. Main St. (upstairs), Davidson – The Birdsnest studio and shop hosts Pismo Spanky, a solo singer/songwriter from Pismo Beach, CA. He plays 6- and 12-string guitar, banjo, and ukulele. His songs tell the stories of good times and friendships in a small California beach town, travels through the west, and other heartfelt journeys and comedic outlooks on life. Tickets $10, with a portion of each ticket going to Habitat for Humanity. Tickets available by emailing davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com, or by calling or dropping by the shop during business hours. Seating 15 minutes before the show. Info: 704-990-NEST (6378).
Brian Burton Ben Davenport and Karl Gunther Trio. (Daryl Nelms photo)
Live Jazz at Carrburritos, 9:30pm, Carrburritos, 445 S. Main St., Davidson – Live jazz with the Brian Burton, Ben Davenport, Karl Gunther Trio. $5 cover, drink specials. 704-237-3040 or http://www.carrburritos.com/davidson.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Chamber Focus Friday, 8:30am, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce conference room, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – State Sen. Jeff Tarte (R-Cornelius) offers a legislative update to chamber members and guests at the monthly Focus Friday issues forum. Guests are encouraged to RSVP with the Chamber at 704-892-1922. For more information about this event or the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce visit www.lakenormanchamber.org. Focus Friday is sponsored by DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net.
Chemistry Student Research, 2:30pm, Davidson College Martin Lecture Hall, B-25, Martin Chemistry Building – Senior chemistry students Tim Oh and Kyle Yang will present their research. Light refreshments will be served in Martin Lobby at 2pm. Free. For information call 704-894-2307.
Big South Lacrosse semifinals, 4pm and 7pm, Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Big South Lacrosse Championship semifinals: 4pm, No. 1 Davidson vs. No. 4 Liberty. 7pm, Game 2: No. 2 High Point vs. No. 3 Longwood. Winner advances to Sunday championship game. BigSouthSports.com
Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 per person includes a light 3-course meal, plus wines from Argentina, Spain, and California. Please call for a reservation: 704-237-3629.
French conversation at The Wine Cellar, 7-9pm, The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – French Connection at Lake Norman, last Friday of the month. French conversation. http://winecellarlkn.com/
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: TBA. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Iredell hospice bicycle ride & 5K, 7am, Lakewood Park, Statesville – Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & 5K run. Cyclists can choose from a 10/35/60 mile bike ride and runners/walkers can choose from a 5K and a family 1-mile fun run. All rides and the 5K will be professionally timed. Cyclist Registration Begins at 7am, runner registration at 8:30am. There will be energy food & drinks, music, Becky the Balloon Lady, and a Bounce House. Children get medals. Team participation encouraged. Proceeds benefit Rainbow Kidz, a pediatric hospice program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. For more information please contact Mindy Rice at 704-873-4719. Register in advance at www.hoic.org
Boating safety class, 8am to 5pm, Duke Energy Environmental Center, off NC 73, Huntersville – Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron offers boating safety classes, which will help any boater learn the ways of the lake. For those 26 and under, the classes meet the state requirement for boater education. The next class is Saturday, April 27, register at http://www.usps.org/lakenorman/courseboatsmart.htm
Miles for Marnie 5K, 8am, Davidson Elementary School, 635 South St., Davidson – 3rd annual Miles for Marnie 5K run/walk and kids fun run. Organized by the Marnie Jude Foundation, to raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer Research. T-shirts for those who register early. Sign up online at http://runsignup.com/. Volunteers wanted – sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a48A8Af2AA64-miles
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8am-noon, downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmer’s Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Continues every Saturday through November. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.
Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival, 10am-4pm, Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road Huntersville – 2013 Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival, hosted by Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec and corporate sponsors. Includes voting for a “top dog” of the festival, among 3 finalists, as well as vendors, games, food, demonstrations and lots of pooches. Top dog voting and more info at parkandrec.com. See also our April 3, 2013, preview: “Voting opens for Bark in the Park’s Top Dog of 2013″
King’s Drive Art Walk, 11am to 8pm, Little Sugar Creek Greenway, along Kings Drive, Charlotte – Festival in the Park’s Kings Drive Art Walk, with artist’s displays at the greenway along the newly reclaimed Little Sugar Creek. Also Sunday, 11-6. More info: http://www.festivalinthepark.org/kingsdriveartwalk.asp
Main Street Veterinary open house, 11am to 2pm, Main Street Veterinary Hospital, 20306 N. Main St., Cornelius – Open house for the new veterinary practice of Drs. Lori Hoe and Amanda Godwin. With food, giveaways, kids’ activities, tours and a chance to meet mascot “Mugsy.” Free. Read more in our Pets & Animals page preview.
Theater: Peter Pan & Wendy, 1 and 4pm, April 27 and May 4, Woodlawn School, Red Barn, 193 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville – Activate Community Through Theatre (ACT) presents “Peter Pan and Wendy,” an audience participation play for children aged 3-12 and children of all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. For reservations, call 704-707-6757.
Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 per person includes a light 3-course meal, plus wines from France, New Zealand, and California. Please call for a reservation: 704-237-3629.
Courting Elizabeth at The Wine Cellar, 7-9pm, The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Wine tasting and live music with Courting Elizabeth, a folk-country duo of Liz Howell and Dave Petty. http://winecellarlkn.com/
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Rick Spreitzer and the Antique Babies. Free. Info: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
King’s Drive Art Walk, 11am to 7pm, Little Sugar Creek Greenway, along Kings Drive, Charlotte – Festival in the Park’s Kings Drive Art Walk, with artist’s displays at the greenway along the newly reclaimed Little Sugar Creek. Also Saturday, 11-8. More info: http://www.festivalinthepark.org/kingsdriveartwalk.asp
Big South Lacrosse Championship, 2pm, Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Big South Lacrosse championship game, featuring the winner of Fridays semifinals: Davidson or Liberty vs. High Point or Longwood. BigSouthSports.com See also Friday for the semifinal schedule. The final will air on ESPN3.com.
Hands on cooking class, 2-4pm, Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson – Tasty Thai, one of a series of hands-on cooking classes from Wooden Stone and the Town of Davidson Parks & Rec. Menu includes Vegetable & Black Bean Egg Rolls; Hot & Sour Vegetable Salad; Tom Yum Soup with Fish; Thai Tofu, Swiss Chard, and Sweet Potato Curry; Green Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles & Peanuts; Red Chicken Curry. Register: https://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/
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