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Davidson Artist, Judith Olson Gregory, on Exhibit at Turchin Gallery
Davidson artist, Judith Olson Gregory, has transformed the Turchin Center’s Gallery A into a tranquil tea house for meditation, contemplation, and intimate conversation. As the world rapidly changes outside the walls of the center, sanctuary becomes even more important. Constructed from used tea bags and loose tea leaves, “Taking Tea” creates an immersion in a quiet, delicately scented world. The Turchin Center invites visitors to find shelter and inspiration through the visual arts. A university art gallery is a safe place to think and talk about ideas with others regardless of race, religion, gender identify, political persuasion. What better place than a tea house to cross cultural barriers and find common ground. Read More
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Looks like a fun, busy weekend in Davidson -
Ready, Set, Weekend in Davidson – April 20-23 | News of Davidson
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Search for: NEWS Ready, Set, Weekend in Davidson – April 20-23 by Editorial Board | Apr 19, 2018 | News, Top Right Black Box Farmers Market manager Abby Wyatt hung a 10th anniversary banner. (Bill G...Great teamwork! Lifesaving teamwork!On April 9, 2018, Officer Justin Colson and Officer Meghan O’Brien responded to a home in the River Run community in reference to a medical call involving a subject with no pulse.
Upon arrival, Officer Colson immediately rendered aid to the victim, Colin Kemp, who was unconscious and not breathing. Officer O’Brien arrived shortly after and the two worked as a team to render aid to Mr. Kemp by performing CPR. Officers were on-scene nearly seven minutes before being relieved by Davidson Fire Department and Medic personnel. Officer Colson and Officer O’Brien continued to assist the victim and were actually able to revive him to the point he was breathing for a short time before going unconscious again. The victim was able to be revived again by Davidson Fire Department and Medic responders.
The victim was transported by Medic 51 to CMC Main where he made a full recovery. Mr. Kemp stopped by the Davidson Police Department on April 17 to show his appreciation to Officer Colson and Officer O'Brien.
We're so thankful that Mr. Kemp has recovered! Nice work, Officers Colson and O'Brien!
Quick reminder that ReadDavidson Invites Citizens to Participate in Its 2018 Events.
"News of the World" by Paulette Jiles is This Year’s Pick:
Program Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
The 2018 ReadDavidson selection is News of the World by Paulette Jiles. ReadDavidson, an annual town-wide reading initiative that started in 2007, is a partnership between the Town of Davidson, the Davidson Public Library, Main Street Books, and several local avid readers. The ReadDavidson committee encourages people to read a selected book and attend fun and educational book-related events that make the book come to life. This year’s events are scheduled for April in conjunction with the town’s annual “April is for Arts” initiative. All members of the community are invited to read News of the World and attend these free-of-charge events.
Book Synopsis:
In 1870, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through the Texas frontier reading from the latest newspapers and bringing the news of the world to isolated towns. In Wichita Falls, he is asked to return a captive girl to her relatives near San Antonio, 400 miles away. The old man and the girl start out on a hazardous journey, made riskier because she considers herself a Kiowa and does not want to return to her home. In the end, Captain Kidd finds he must return her to relatives who don’t want her, even though he and the girl have become friends. A story of courage and honor and the truth that these two things are often the possession of even the unlikeliest people.
TONIGHT!
Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Davidson Public Library
Join retired Charlotte Observer newspaper writer and Davidson resident Mark Washburn for a discussion of News of The World as he shares his perspective on news transmission then and now.