NEWS
Ready, Set, Weekend in Davidson: Nov. 2 – 6

Monday night more than 300 people attended a vigil at the Davidson College flagpole to honor the murder victims at the Tree of Life Synagogue. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community stood in solidarity with members of the Davidson College Hillel who organized the event. Temple Kol Tikvah invites the community to a service for Peace and Unity on Friday.
Friday
Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. – Nov 2-11, 2018
November 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the hit motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. The fantasy of being underwater means the entire audience can let their imaginations run wild. Event Website
https://www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org/
Temple Kol Tikvah Invites Community to Service for Peace and Unity
November 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Temple Kol Tikvah – 605 South Street
Rabbi Michael Shields of Davidson’s Temple Kol Tikvah announced today that the community is invited to its Solidarity Shabbat (Sabbath) Service and Vigil on Friday, November 2. The Worship service is at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil is at 7:00 p.m. on the front lawn, weather permitting. (So, please dress accordingly.)
Chorale Fall Concert: Otherworldly
November 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Campus
Join Davidson’s premier choral ensemble as they present their fall concert Otherworldly: Music Fanciful, Magical, Mysterious, and Mystical. The program features music by John Williams, Wolf, Orban, Berlioz, Boulanger, and more! This concert also showcases the two student-led ensembles from Chorale: After Hours Vocal Jazz and Collegium Musicum Early Music Group. Free and open to the public.
Saturday
Davidson Farmers’ Market
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm [NOTE: Winter Time Change to 9:00 a.m.]
Summit Coffee Parking Lot
The Davidson Farmer’s Market, Inc. (DFM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Davidson, North Carolina. This is the 10th year of the Davidson Farmers’ Market. The Davidson Farmer’s Market is a producer-only, year-round Market featuring more than 35 farmers and local producers from within a 100-mile radius. The Market is a lively gathering place for meeting friends and for learning about food, agriculture and nutrition. Growers and producers are on hand to answer your questions, from “How was this grown?” to questions about how to prepare and preserve all types of foods. We are located next to the Davidson Town Hall between Main & Jackson Streets. Parking is available on Main Street, Town Hall Lot, Police Department Lot, and at Davidson Presbyterian Church lot at the corner of Depot & Jackson Streets.
Small Business Concierge
November 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street
A small business expert with Mecklenburg County will be available to help you get information on almost every aspect or running or starting a small business, on a one-on-one, walk-in basis–for free! For adults.
Cookie Crumb Trail
November 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Main Street Davidson
Participating Davidson businesses will host a “Cookie Crumb Trail” on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 20 businesses will hand out freshly baked, pre-packaged cookies to passport holders.
Davidson Women’s & Men’s Swimming & Diving
November 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Baker Sports Complex – Davidson College Campus
The Wildcats host Old Dominion on November 3, 2018. All Swimming & Diving meets are free and open to the public. Come on out and cheer on the Wildcats.
Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. – Nov 2-11, 2018
November 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the hit motion picture. Summit Coffee – 128 S. Main Street
Sunday
Davidson Men’s Soccer Hosting A10 Quarterfinal at Alumni Stadium
November 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Alumni Stadium – Davidson College Campus
The Wildcats will host the Dayton Flyers in an A10 quarterfinal matchup at Alumni Stadium.
Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. – Nov 2-11, 2018
November 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the hit motion picture. Summit Coffee – 128 S. Main Street
“Flags In” – Placement of Flags at Veterans’ Graves in Davidson
November 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mimosa Cemetery
Volunteers are invited to meet at Mimosa cemetery on South Street on Sunday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m.to help the Town of Davidson place American flags on the graves of our veterans. The flags will remain in place through Veterans’ Day. Volunteers will travel to the Christian Aid Society cemetery on Ridge Road and the Davidson College cemetery on North Main Street. Transportation will be provided between locations, and no pre-registration is required. William A. Hough High School JROTC cadets will assist with this effort.
Cooking Demo with Chef Jamie Dement
November 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wooden Stone Gallery – 445 S. Main Street #200
Join Jamie DeMent and Main Street Books at Wooden Stone Gallery for a cooking demonstration featuring recipes from DeMent’s recently released cookbook, Canning in the Modern Kitchen. Canning isn’t just about putting food in jars and letting it sit and sit—it’s about sealing in the taste of each season and making food from scratch with more interesting and unique flavors. Farmer, restaurateur, and local food advocate Jamie DeMent offers her recipes and tricks for preserving fresh ingredients and interesting creations. Canning in the Modern Kitchen is ideal whether you’re a novice canner or an experienced cook on the hunt for new recipes and novel techniques. Tickets: $30 (include a hardcover copy of Canning in the Modern Kitchen by Jamie Dement.
Book Clubs of Davidson Author Talk with Denise Kiernan
November 4 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Main Street Books – 126 S. Main Street
The Books Clubs of Davidson are honored to announce that Denise Kiernan, author of The Last Castle, will be the featured guest at the 22nd annual author reading and discussion (formerly known at the Tea!). Members of participating clubs are encouraged to read Kiernan’s novel in preparation for a lively discussion, but any and all readers are invited to attend. Ms. Kiernan will be available to sign copies of the book before and after her talk.
Staley Lecture: “The Resurrection of Jesus: Historical Evidence and Its Meaning For Faith”
November 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
900 Room Alvarez College Union – Davidson College Campus
Dr. Gary Habermas, distinguished research professor of apologetics and philosophy, Liberty University, received his Ph.D. in history and philosophy of religion from Michigan State University. He is author or co-author of over 40 books and 100 articles and reviews in journals and magazines. His areas of research include the philosophical study of miracles, near-death experiences, the historical Jesus, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. The lecture is free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed. Questions: contact the Chaplains’ Office at 704-894-2423.
Monday
Family Story Time
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (two sessions)
Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street
Bring your family (aged birth to 5) out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Families, toddlers, preschoolers. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to story time, please check in at the desk.
Trivia Night
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm
Summit Coffee – 128 S. Main Street
Bring your friends (hopefully smart ones) and head over to Summit for Trivia Night, every Monday!
Tuesday
Election Day
November 6 @ 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
Davidson Polling Locations listed below
Mecklenburg County voters are required to vote at the designated precincts on election day. (Early voting allowed voting at any polling location in the county.) Davidson’s precinct information is as follows:
- Precinct 206 – Davidson Town Hall (216 S. Main Street)
- Precinct 127 – Hopewell Baptist Church (18841 Davidson-Concord Road)
Paws to Read
November 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. For school aged children and families.
Davidson Men’s Basketball Hosts Cleveland State
November 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Belk Arena – Davidson College Campus
The Wildcats will host Cleveland State at John Belk Arena. The game is scheduled to be live-streamed on ESPN+.
For more events in Davidson – check out our complete calendar.
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