NEWS

 

Friday – December 6

Christmas in Davidson – Night 2

Dec. 6 @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Main Street

 

Men’s Basketball vs Charleston Southern

Dec. 6 @ 7:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

 

Dance Department Fall Concert

Dec. 6 @ 7:30 p.m.

Cunningham Fine Arts – Barber Theatre

The Dance Department at Davidson presents Fall Into Dance, an evening of choreographic works by faculty, guests, and students. Our second annual concert celebrates dance, collaboration and the creative process, featuring new works created this semester with faculty Dr. Alison Bory and Joy Davis, guest artist James Morrow, and senior composition students. Join us on Friday December 6 and Saturday December 7 at 7:30pm in the Barber Theatre of the Cunningham Theatre Center on campus. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Please reserve your tickets. This performance is sponsored by Friends of the Arts.

 

Christmas in Davidson – Doggie Fashion Show

Dec. 6 @ 7:50 p.m.

Town Green – Library Stage

 

Saturday – December 7

NO Farmers Market this weekend

Dec 7

 

North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade

Dec. 7 @ 1:00 p.m.

Main Street

The parade begins at Main and Griffith and proceeds south down Main Street into Cornelius.

 

Merry Main Street Trike Race

Dec. 7 after the parade

Main Street

Don’t miss this new annual favorite event. Grown, and mostly grown, adults attempt to navigate a slalom course on S. Main Street across from the Town Green.

 

Christmas in Davidson – Night 3 (Final Night)

Dec. 7 @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Main Street

 

Christmas in Davidson – Ugly Sweater Contest

Dec. 7 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Green – Library Stage

 

Dance Department Fall Concert

Dec. 7 @ 7:30 p.m.

Cunningham Fine Arts – Barber Theatre

The Dance Department at Davidson presents Fall Into Dance, an evening of choreographic works by faculty, guests, and students. Our second annual concert celebrates dance, collaboration and the creative process, featuring new works created this semester with faculty Dr. Alison Bory and Joy Davis, guest artist James Morrow, and senior composition students. Join us on Friday December 6 and Saturday December 7 at 7:30pm in the Barber Theatre of the Cunningham Theatre Center on campus. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Please reserve your tickets. This performance is sponsored by Friends of the Arts.

 

Sunday – December 8

Christmas Vespers

Dec. 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

Our annual Vespers service of lessons and carols is a time-honored tradition in the Davidson community. The traditional candlelight worship service features beautiful choral music provided by the Chorale and Davidson Chamber Singers, and scripture readings by campus leaders reflecting upon the hope and promise of Christ’s birth in the Christmas season. Special guests include the Davidson College Pro Arte Brass and the Tower Ringers handbell choir. Free and open to the public.

 

Monday – December 9

Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime

Dec. 9 @ 9:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This group is a majorly lapsit program for babies from birth to 18 months. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Only the first 12 babies will be accepted. Please collect a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime

Dec. 9 @ 10:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Bring your whole family 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. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

 

Musical Theatre Performance

Dec 9 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sloan Music Center – Tyler-Tallman Hall

The Performing Musical Theater class will showcase their fall semester with Broadway favorites! Free and open to the public.

 

Tuesday – December 10

Davidson Branch Library:  Paws to Read

Dec 10 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

 

Magical Christmas Evening featuring Santa and Gus Succop

Dec. 10 @ 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

202 South Main Street

Join Us for a Magical Evening with Santa at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream! Also featuring Rev. Gus Succop, and his children’s picture book, MERRY THANK YOU CHRISTMAS. This special Santa event is hosted by Ben & Jerry’s. Ticket info:  $10 ticket per family
PURCHASE TICKET HERE
Note: Please sign up for only one ticket per family. After signing up, you’ll receive a time slot (preferences noted but not guaranteed). Event Highlights: Meet Santa and take photos with him (included with ticket). Enjoy delicious hot chocolate (Special hot chocolate bar for $5 with toppings). Book signing with Rev. Gus Succop and his picture book, Merry Thank You Christmas. Books available for purchase at event courtesy of Main Street Books. Give Back: Please consider bringing new or gently used socks for The ODD Sock collection, which supports those in need worldwide. Consider donating $5 to the ODD SOCK-they provide socks to the homeless.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Dungeons and Dragons for PreTeens

Dec. 10 @ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street

Does the thought of making a D&D character from scratch feel like a daunting task? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join us for a character creation program to learn more about the D&D races, classes, and how to fill out a character sheet! For ages 9-12 only. Limited spots available. Register below with an active email address to receive additional information. This program will be provided by Davidson VolunTeen. Other Info: Basic Rules can be found here: https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules  http://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf (You do not have to read this to participate. It is listed as more information if interested.)

 

Town Board Meeting

Dec. 10 @ 6:00 p.m.

Town Hall and Community Center – 251 South Street

 

Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club – Intermediate & Advanced

Dec. 10 @ 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street

This class is intended for people who already have a background in French language, at an intermediate or advanced level. Practice your French speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation! We will talk about various topics, including art, civilization, culture, sports, sociology, nature, and talk about the many aspects of daily life in France and other French-speaking countries. It will be a time of sharing ideas, dreams, past experiences, and much more. There will usually be a light preparation at home such as reading a short newspaper or magazine article, watching a you-tube video, etc. as a starting point for our discussion. We will also have plenty of time for informal and spontaneous conversation. Requirements: 16 years old or older, French fluency at an intermediate or advanced level. Registration suggested but not required.

 

Kafkakania Literary Soirée

Dec. 10 @ 7 – 10:00 p.m.

Carolina Inn, Lower Level

Franz Kafka is funnier than you think. Join the members of the Kafka seminar for a delightfully Kafkan celebration of readings and student presentations of their study of Kafka this semester. And they will convince you that this most transformative writer of the twentieth century has very little to do with that pesque-y adjective. Davidson Learns students of Kafka join in the fun with their knowledge and questions as well.
Kafkan-inspired refreshments.

 

Cellos and Chamber Music

Dec. 10 @ 7:30  – 9:00 p.m.

Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall

Students from the studio of Karl Ronnevik perform an evening of solo and collaborative music. Free and open to the public.

 

Wednesday – December 11

Davidson Branch Library: Culture Blocks Presents: Interactive Art

Dec. 11 @ 10 – 11:00 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library – 119 S. Main Street

Learn about art and make creations to take home with Mert Wilkinson, through ASC Culture Blocks.

  

Davidson Branch Library: Student Success Center

Dec. 11 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Visit the Student Success Center at Davidson! The Student Success Center is a pop-up learning space designed to provide a supporting learning environment for children in elementary school grades. Students can visit the Student Success Center to work with a trained volunteer to get support in one of three ways: homework help, skills practice, or Tutor.com login help. Note: The Student Success Center is not a tutoring center, but rather a space designed to seek learning support from a volunteer. Students are called to work with volunteers on a first come, first served basis and no registration required. Drop by the Student Success Center to get the support you need today!  For more information, visit https://cmlibrary.org/ssc. Suitable for: School Age (5-11)

 

Davidson Branch Library: Reading Buddies

Dec. 11 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

We want to be your school aged child’s reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30-minute reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading. Library volunteers read aloud favorite books by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child’s world. This semester will begin September 18 – December 18. Sessions are available Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Children register for a weekly reading buddy time for the entire semester! Sessions are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Registration opens one week prior to session (September 9th-16th). Please call 704-416-4000 or stop by the front desk to view available slots and to register your child for this upcoming semester.

 

Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Evening Edition

Dec. 11 @ 7:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club! This month we will be reading Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. A note from Nancy, the Librarian: When the days seem difficult and adult books challenging, I often turn to the children’s section – hence this choice, a heartfelt tale, for our December meeting. “The simplicity of Newbery Medalist Applegate’s graceful novel contrasts powerfully with the prejudice it confronts. Narration comes from Red, an enormous red oak near an elementary school that also serves as a “wishtree” for the neighborhood-once a year, residents deposit wishes in Red’s branches and hollows. Red discusses the history of the community as a welcoming place for people from many different backgrounds, and connects that past in a satisfying way to the present.”

 

Open Mic at Summit

Dec. 11 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee

 

Thursday – December 12

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Dec. 12 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor–it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-directed projects in yarn and thread. Bring your own project to work on–no supplies are provided. While you’re here, check out our many crafting books with knitting and crocheting projects to try. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming

Dec. 12 @ 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Grab your friends and come play our MarioKart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros on the Nintendo Switch and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Snacks and light refreshments are provided. This program is for ages 12-18. Gamers are expected to abide by the Gaming Code of Conduct.

 

Davidson Branch Library:  Paws to Read

Dec 12 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

 

Santa’s Reconnaissance Mission with the Davidson Fire Department – Night One

Dec 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

Locations WEST of the East Rocky River roundabout

It’s official—Santa Claus is coming to the Town of Davidson! The Davidson Fire Department confirmed that Santa has scheduled a special pre-Christmas Eve visit to the Town of Davidson to review his holiday route. Trading his sleigh for a fire engine, Santa will ride through town on Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night.