NEWS

 

Friday – March 17

Read Davidson presents Books Start Art, a Front Desk Event

March 17 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Town Green – in front of the Library

Join community partners Main Street Books, Davidson Police Department, and Davidson College on the Green for a drop-in friendship bracelet making activity! The activity is best suited for ages 9-13. Event description: The 2023 Read Davidson & CM Library Community Read theme is FRIENDSHIP, and community members are encourage to read Front Desk by Kelly Yang (suitable for ages 9+). Inspired by the characters in Front Desk, community partners invite young readers to the Village Green for an art cart pop-up friendship bracelet making event.  [Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather and/or below 40 degrees, we will cancel the outdoor program. A decision to cancel will be announced the morning of the event.]

 

Spin with Us – Hearts on Fiber

March 17 @ 3:00 p.m.

208 South Main Street

We love spinning! We also love the company while spinning. So let’s make a group. Bring your spinning wheel, or drop spindle, or whatever you have to spin with and join us. It’s free, it’s relaxing, and it’s a great way to end your week! We welcome spinners of all experience levels and are enthusiastic about refining our technique together! This event is free and occurs every Friday and is usually outside the weather permitting.

 

Baseball vs. Marist

March 17 @ 3:00 p.m.

Wilson Field

 

Music at Summit: Paul Bradley Atkinson

March 17 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit stage

 

Dionysia Theater Group, Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

March 17 @ 8:00 p.m.

Smith 900 Room – Alvarez College Union

Dionysia Theater Group is a student group at Davidson College. They are pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Dionysia was founded at Davidson several years ago but, according to one of its leaders, Breanna Suarez, “it fizzled out after Covid. I brought the club back! Last semester we did The Vagina Monologues and a 24 Hour Play Festival! This semester we are doing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and an original student written play. Our hope is to bring more theatre to the college and the town!”

 

 

 

Saturday – March 18

Arbor Day Ceremony

March 18 @ 9:00 a.m.

Corner of Jackson and S. Main Street

Davidson residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, March 18 at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street, across from the former Davidson Town Hall building (216 S. Main St.) There will be a brief ceremony at 9:00 a.m. followed by a tree planting along the adjacent side path. If you are interested in participating in the tree planting event, visit the Davidson Lands Conservancy website at www.davidsonlands.org/dlc.events for more information. The annual Arbor Day celebration encourages individuals and groups to plant and care for trees.

 

2023 Women’s Leadership Conference

March 18 @ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Lilly Family Gallery – Davidson College Campus

 

Davidson Farmers Market – FINAL Winter Market

March 18 @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Parking lots behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s

 

Spring Fling at the Rumor Mill Market

March 18 @ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

217 Depot Street

We are hosting local artists and artisans showcasing and selling their spring time wares and crafts. Come one, come all for a fun filled day of shopping and perusing all of the beautiful locally made creations for you and your home!

 

Spring Wildflower Walk at Fisher Farm Park

March 18 @ 10:00 a.m.

Fisher Farm

Join DLC and local wildflower expert, Paula Gross, on a walk to discover the surprises of early spring and possibly the rare beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants are specially adapted to leaf and flower during a short window in the spring, braving potential frost to complete their reproductive cycle before forest tree leaves emerge and block needed sunlight. Learn how to spot and identify these unique plants and explore the magic of early spring in the forest on Saturday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. We will meet at the parking lot at Fisher Farm Park, located at 21215 Shearer Road, Davidson, NC 28036. Sturdy shoes and a water bottle are recommended. This outing is appropriate for adults and children 8+. Preregistration is required, so sign up here.

 

Davidson Branch Library – Community Read: Big Umbrella Storytime

March 18 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities in this special Community Read storytime put on by our community partner, Davidson Police Department. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

 

Baseball vs. Marist

March 18 @ 2:00 p.m.

Wilson Field

 

Davidson Branch Library – Davidson Library Puzzle and Game Swap

March 18 @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Tired of the same old board games? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games and leave with new-to-you puzzles and board games! Puzzles and games must be without any missing pieces. Children’s puzzles must be swapped for other children’s puzzles. Take as many as you bring.  Any puzzles or games left at the end of the swap will be considered property of the Davidson Branch Library.

 

Spring Voice Studio Recital

March 18 @ 3:00 p.m.

Sloan Music Center; Tyler-Tallman Hall

Davidson College’s voice students from the studios of Jacquelyn Culpepper, Ilana Lubitsch, Harrison Bumgardner, Melinda Whittington, and Amanda Sesler take the stage in Tyler-Tallman Hall for a program of solo and collaborative works accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

 

Davidson Film Club: “The Worst Person in the World”

March 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

Armour Street Theatre

 

Music at Summit: Esther & The Exiles

March 18 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit stage

 

Dionysia Theater Group, Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

March 18 @ 8:00 p.m.

Smith 900 Room – Alvarez College Union

Dionysia Theater Group is a student group at Davidson College. They are pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Dionysia was founded at Davidson several years ago but, according to one of its leaders, Breanna Suarez, “it fizzled out after Covid. I brought the club back! Last semester we did The Vagina Monologues and a 24 Hour Play Festival! This semester we are doing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and an original student written play. Our hope is to bring more theatre to the college and the town!”

 

Sunday – March 19

Women’s Tennis vs. George Mason

March 19 @ 11:00 a.m.

Outdoor Courts (weather permitting)

 

Men’s Tennis vs. George Mason

March 19 @ 11:00 a.m.

Outdoor Courts (weather permitting)

 

Baseball vs. Marist

March 12 @ 1:00 p.m.

Wilson Field

 

Dionysia Theater Group, Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

March 19 @ 2:00 p.m.

Smith 900 Room – Alvarez College Union

Dionysia Theater Group is a student group at Davidson College. They are pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Dionysia was founded at Davidson several years ago but, according to one of its leaders, Breanna Suarez, “it fizzled out after Covid. I brought the club back! Last semester we did The Vagina Monologues and a 24 Hour Play Festival! This semester we are doing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and an original student written play. Our hope is to bring more theatre to the college and the town!”

 

Music at St. Albans: Helios Piano Trio

March 19 @ 3:00 p.m.

St. Albans Episcopal Church

 

Monday – March 20

Davidson Branch Library Family Story Time (Indoor)

March 20 @ 9:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Please note: register the number of people attending. Include all children and parents/caregivers. Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This program will take place indoors in the Community Meeting Room at Davidson Branch Library. Registration for this program is limited to 25 participants. Please register all people attending storytime.

 

Davidson Branch Library Family Story Time (Outdoor)

March 20 @ 10:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This program will take place outdoors on the Green at Davidson Branch Library, in front of the library. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on and maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance from other families. In adherence with current library policy, face coverings are recommended for unvaccinated individuals. [Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather and/or below 40 degrees, we will cancel the outdoor program. A decision to cancel will be announced via email the morning of the event.] Registration for this program is limited to 30 families. Please register one contact person for your entire family.

 

Davidson Forum: Religious Views and Economic Life Panel Discussion

March 20 @ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Smith 900 Room – Davidson College

Davidson Forum presents a panel discussion, Religious Views and Economic Life, featuring Douglas Hicks, President and Professor of Religious Studies, Jaya Jha, Boone Assistant Professor of Economics, and Clark Ross, Frontis W. Johnston Professor of Economics.

 

Tuesday – March 21

Davidson Branch Library Paws to Read (3 sessions)

March 21 @ 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

 

Read Davidson presents Allison Larkin (online event)

March 21 @ 6:30 p.m.

Online

Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Allison Larkin as we discuss this year’s signature Read Davidson & Community Read title, The People We Keep. Discover April’s musical journey as she yearns to belong and learns that finding home happens with the people you choose to keep along the way. Registration: free, no registration, watch live stream

Access the links below to watch the livestream:

www.facebook.com/cmlibrary OR  www.youtube.com/cmlibrary

 

Livability Board Meeting

March 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Hall & Community Center – 251 South Street

 

Wednesday – March 22

Secret Society of Crafters – Hearts on Fiber

March 22 @ 10:00 a.m.

208 South Main Street

Crafting is more fun with other people, which is why we created the “Secret” Society of Crafters. The title says “secret,” but we’re a not-so-secret, not-so-exclusive group who meets to stitch, craft, crochet, knit, sit and talk. We may or may not talk about knitting, yarn bombing, hand dying, or the latest stitch. We may even talk about world domination. You won’t know unless you come. Connect with crafters in the area, find the motivation to pick up that project again, and benefit from the wisdom of a passionate crafting group. The “Secret” Society of Crafters meets outside the store every Wednesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. weather permitting. We hope to see you there!

 

Davidson Branch Library Community Read: Story Explorers: Make Your Own Money

March 22 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This Community Read theme will be “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang. We will explore the history and meaning behind the images of US coins as well as create your own coin design.

 

Trivia Night at Summit

March 22 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Summit back porch

 

Thursday – March 23

Davidson Branch Library Baby Storytime

March 23 @ 9:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Branch library staff.  Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes.  This program is for babies ages 0 to 18 months. Registration for this program is limited to 10 babies with caregivers. Please register one contact person.

 

Davidson Branch Library – Knit, Chat, Read

March 23 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for community conversation, help with a knitting project, and to learn about library resources. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.  

 

Davidson Branch Library – Teen Advisory Council

March 23 @ 6:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Interested in sharing your ideas, working with peers, and earning community service hours? Teens will work collaboratively on projects and services that will improve how teens use and engage with the Library. This program will be provided by Davidson library staff, and is recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. Information about this Group – The Teen Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss ways in which teens can and would like to be involved with the Library.  Have your voice heard, and help us to make the Library a better place for teens!

 

Affordable Housing and Equity Board Meeting

March 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall & Community Center – 251 South Street

 

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Davidson Community Players

March 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Armour Street Theatre

In a plantation house, a family celebrates the birthday of Big Daddy. The mood is somber because a number of evils poison the gaiety: greed/sins of the past/ desperate hopes for the future spar with one another as they learn that Big Daddy is dying. Maggie, Big Daddy’s daughter-in-law, wants to give him the news that she’s finally become pregnant by Big Daddy’s favorite son, Brick, but Brick won’t cooperate in Maggie’s plans & prefers to stay in a mild alcoholic haze. Maggie has her interests at heart in wanting to become pregnant but she also wants to make amends to Brick for an error in judgment that nearly cost their marriage. Swarming around Maggie and Brick are their intrusive, conniving relatives, all eager to see Maggie put in her place & Brick tumbled from his position of most-beloved son. By evening’s end, Maggie will set things right, & Brick’s love for his father will retrieve him from his path of destruction & return him, helplessly, to Maggie’s loving arms. Ages 14+