NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: March 24 – 30
The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Davidson’s Town Hall – Town Center at 251 South Street will be held Saturday.
Friday – March 24
Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech
March 24 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wilson Field
Music at Summit: Rusty Knox and Jim Ashton
March 24 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Davidson College Chorale and Chamber Singers: Considering Matthew Shepard
March 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Twenty-five years have passed since Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die in a field under a blanket of stars. Five days later, when Matt passed away, the world watched and reacted, passing hate crime legislation at the state and federal level. We will sing Matthew’s story by performing Craig Hella Johnson’s oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. A compelling array of musical styles and texts from Hildegard of Bingen, Lesléa Newman, Michael Dennis Browne, and Rumi, passages from Matt’s personal journal, interviews and writings from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard and newspaper reports, convey that light prevails over darkness and love over hate. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Davidson Community Players
March 24 @ 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+
Saturday – March 25
Town Hall and Community Center – GRAND OPENING
March 25 @ 11:00 a.m.
251 South Street
The Town of Davidson invites the Davidson community to the Grand Opening of the new Davidson Town Hall and Community Center located at 251 South Street on Saturday, March 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lacrosse vs. George Washington
March 25 @ 1:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech
March 25 @ 2:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Music at Summit: Mirabelle Skipworth, Julia Norah, & Deore
March 25 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Davidson Community Players
March 25 @ 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+
Sunday – March 26
STEAMFest 2023
March 26 @ 12: – 7:00 p.m.
Woodlawn School
The largest STEM & Arts festival in North Carolina! Over 100 free STEAM activities created by students, teachers, local colleges, community organizations, professional groups, clubs, and businesses. Plus vendors, food trucks, entertainment, door prizes and much more!
Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech
March 26 @ 1:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Davidson Community Players
March 26 @ 2:00 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+
Monday – March 27
Davidson Branch Library Family Story Time (Indoor)
March 27 @ 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 27 @ 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.
“Considering Matthew Shepard” Post-concert Discussions
March 27 @ 4:30 p.m.
900 Room
We warmly invite you to process the Davidson College Choral performance of “Considering Matthew Shepard” by joining us for a post-concert discussion. Refreshments will be served.
Davidson Planning Board Meeting
March 27 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Acclaimed Dulcimer Artist Bing Futch
March 27 @ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sloan Music Center – Tyler Tallman Hall
The Davidson College Physics and Music Departments and the Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) office are proud to welcome acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch to Tyler-Tallman Hall. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Bing celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. He continues to produce Dulcimerica, a video series on YouTube that’s been viewed by millions of people worldwide and is currently in its 15th year. Admission is free*, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.
*Online ticket sales are subject to an Etix convenience fee.
Tuesday – March 28
Town Board Meeting
March 28 @ 6:00
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Joseph Santi-Unger, baritone
March 28 @ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sloan Music Center – Tyler Tallman Hall
Join senior baritone Joseph Santi-Unger, under the current instruction of Harrison Bumgardner, as he performs his senior recital with the wonderful Tomasz Robak accompanying.Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
Wednesday – March 29
Trivia Night at Summit
March 29 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Summit back porch
Steffen Kulp, horn
March 29 @ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sloan Music Center – Tyler Tallman Hall
Join Davidson College senior horn player Steffen Kulp as he performs a selection of his favorite pieces he has studied with his instructor Andrew Fierova. From the classical to the contemporary eras and accompanied by Tomasz Robak and various student performers, this is a recital you do not want to miss! Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
Thursday – March 30
Davidson Branch Library Baby Storytime
March 30 @ 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.
Unveiling the Commemoration Design Concept
March 30 @ 11:05 a.m.
Duke Family Performance Hall
Join us for the unveiling of plans for the Commemoration Memorial honoring enslaved laborers and others whose labor was exploited. President Hicks will moderate a conversation with the artist, architect, and members of the commemoration committee. Open to the public.This event is part of a series of community events and celebrations that will culminate in the inauguration of Doug Hicks as the 19th President of Davidson College. See the full schedule.
Davidson Branch Library Technology Tutors: 1-on-1 Support Sessions
March 30 @ 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Sign up for a 30 minute individual session with a library staff member to get help with e-resources, downloading e-books, computer basics, job help assistance, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, or other topics.
Davidson Branch Library Teen Manga Mashup
March 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Been reading any manga lately? Come share with us what you’re reading, or maybe some of your favorites! We’re not a regular book club. We’re an “UnBook Club!” What’s an Unbook Club, you ask? We don’t all agree to read the same things. (After all, some like shojo more than shonen, or like the mecha genre more than the magical girls type. Some might even like both!) Here we all take turns sharing what we’re currently reading, give and ask for recommendations, and share our love of manga! We play games, make crafts, and hang out. Join us every last Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the community room. Looking for some manga to read? Check out our catalog and place a hold, or come explore our graphic novel section in the branch. Find a link to our catalog by clicking here.
Spring Piano Studio Recital
March 30 @ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sloan Music Center – Tyler Tallman Hall
Piano students from the studios of Cynthia Lawing and Will Fried take center stage in for a program of solo and collaborative works. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Davidson Community Players
March 30 @ 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+