NEWS

The inaugural Ramble On Music Festival in 2024. This year's festival is Saturday.

Friday – September 19

Town of Davidson: Coffee with a Co-Responder

Sept 19 @ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

HÆRFEST Roasting Co. (219 Depot St, Davidson – loading dock side)

Main Street Books Presents Jill Lepore

Sept 19 @ 7:00

Davidson Town Hall and Community Center – Auditorium

Main Street Books and Davidson Learns present an evening with Harvard historian and internationally best-selling author, Jill Lepore, in conversation with poet and UNC professor Gabrielle Calvocoressi.

Field Hockey vs. La Salle

Sept 19 @ 7:00

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

Music at Summit: Summit All Stars

Sept 19 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Saturday – September 20

Davidson Farmers Market

Sept 20 @ 9:00 a.m.

Downtown – Behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s

Ramble On Music Festival

Sept 20 @ noon – 10:00 p.m.

405 S. Main Street (the old car wash property)

The festival is free to the public and features 7 main stage music performances. The festival will feature local food and beverage vendors, an interactive art station, and activities for children and people of all ages. The Town of Davidson's second annual Ramble On Music Festival is produced in partnership with Davidson-based indie record label, Downriver Records. WSGE is the event’s media sponsor. Performing artists from around the Carolinas will converge on a vacant 2.5-acre lot in downtown Davidson, formerly a carwash.

Men’s Soccer vs. St. Bonaventure

Sept 20 @ 1:00 p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium

 Davidson Branch Library:  Mahjong Beginner Open Play

Sept 20 @ 2:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Mahjong Beginner Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the beginner level. This means you know how to play but need to practice. At this time, this is a drop-in and play session for beginners, no formal instruction will be provided. It is, however, a safe space to practice playing with people who are also in the beginning stages. The tiles, mats, and cards are all provided in this session. Just bring yourself. American Mahjong is a tile game stamped with Chinese symbols. Four players play the game at a time. The goal of the game is to be the first to match your tiles to a specific set from a scorecard by picking and discarding. Mahjong is a fun game to play, but also it has many cognitive benefits. It is known to help dementia, aid concentration and memorization abilities. Come practice this inherently social game, and enjoy mental and social benefits!

Red and Black Tailgate

Sept 20 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson College Stadium

Football vs. Greensboro College

Sept 20 @ 6:00 p.m.

Davidson College Stadium

Davidson Film Club: "Past Lives"

Sept 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Armour Street Theatre

A screening and discussion of the Oscar, Golden Globes, BAFTA and Golden Berlin Bear-nominated South Korean film Past Lives. “Past Lives is a film that leaves you breathless, and your heart aching, but in a good way. . .” Calum Cooper, The People’s Movies

Music at Summit: Live Music TBD

Sept 20 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Sunday – September 21

Summit: Sunday RunDay with Queen City Mother Runners

Sept 21 @ 9:00 a.m.

Summit Coffee

Field Hockey vs. Ohio

Sept 21 @ 12:00 p.m.

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

Music at St. Albans: The Ciompi Quartet

Sept 21 @ 3:00 p.m.

St. Albans Episcopal Church

Ciompi Quartet, the string quartet in residence at Duke University, will perform a compelling program of classical and romantic favorites featuring string quartets by Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak and Maximiliano Amici. The concert will be preceded by a young artists’ performance at 2:20 p.m., featuring members of the North Carolina Youth Orchestra. The concert will be available via live streaming. For information about that option and tickets, visit M@SA’s website.

Monday – September 22

Davidson Branch Library:  Baby Storytime

Sept 22 @ 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 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 (Outdoor)

Sept 22 @ 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. This storytime will take place outdoors in front of the Davidson Library. [Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather, please check the website to confirm a cancellation.]

Davidson Branch Library:  Second Breakfast at the Library

Sept 22 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Come join us to celebrate Hobbit Day! We'll enjoy breakfast foods together while reading passages from J.R.R. Tolkien's banned book, The Hobbit. Celebrate your intellectual freedom to read as you please, eat, drink, and be merry. Attendees are encouraged to wear their hobbit-y, Middle Earth, or fantasy attire for the event. Coffee, tea, donuts, and other breakfast foods will be provided. Bring your own copy of The Hobbit or books from the Lord of the Rings series to read aloud from, or borrow one of ours. This program is for teens ages 12-18 and will take place in the Davidson hobbit hole Community Room. Registration not required, but preferred in order to have an idea of how much breakfast we need!

Global Cinema Classics: Black Girl

Sept 22 @ 5:00 p.m.

Visual Arts Center – Semans Lecture Hall

Join us for GLOBAL CINEMA CLASSICS, a series of film screenings co-sponsored by the Van Every/Smith Galleries, and Departments of English and Film, Media and Digital Studies "Black Girl" is a1966 French-Senegalese drama written and directed by Ousmane Sembène.

Tuesday – September 23

Davidson Branch Library: Pumpkin Spice

Sept 23 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

We are ready for Fall at the library! Are you? Join us for a fun crafting hour where we make yarn pumpkins and try some pumpkin spice treats! This program will be provided by Davidson library staff, and is for preteens ages 9 to 12 only. When registering, please register the number participating in the craft. Supplies are limited.

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Sept 23 @ 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.

Town Board Meeting

Sept 23 @ 6:00 p.m.

Town Hall and Community Center

Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club – Intermediate and Advanced

Sept 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

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.

Traditional Music Series - Windborne

Sept 23 @ 7:00 p.m.

Tyler-Tallman Hall

The 2025–26 Traditional Series opens with Windborne, a virtuoso a cappella vocal quartet. Many of their works are original compositions, while others are highly original adaptations from over two centuries of American vocal music. The quartet’s embracing of traditional folk music and their special love of social activism for some of America’s great 20th-century songwriters highlight their repertoire. This is a cappella music at its finest. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.

Wednesday – September 24

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Sept 24 @ 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.

Davidson Branch Library: Reading Buddies

Sept 24 @ 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 17 - December 17 (no appointments for November 26). 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 2-13). 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: Homework Help

Sept 24 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Children in K-5th grade are invited to drop in to the library on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can:

• Get help completing assignments
• Practice important foundational math and reading skills (such as math facts or reading)
• Explore and get connected to important Library resources, including Tutor.com, a free professional tutoring service that provides 15 free tutoring sessions in any subject each week with a Library card or ONE Access account

Whether your child needs a little extra support, or a focused one-on-one support session, Homework Help is a great way to build confidence and stay on track. Let us partner with you in your child’s learning journey! Note: While our homework help program is intended for student support, it is not a tutoring service. Volunteers provide help and guidance to the best of their ability, but are not certified teachers. Volunteers do not complete assignments for students. Students are called to work 1 on 1 with a trained volunteer for a 20 minute block after completing a short intake form to share your learning support needs.

Rebuilding New Orleans book talk by Sarah Fouts

Sept 24 @ 4:30 p.m.

Visual Arts Center (VAC) – Semans Lecture Hall

Book reading & conversation: Dr. Sarah Fouts is an Associate Professor in the Department of American Studies and author of Rebuilding New Orleans: Immigrant Laborers and Street Food Vendors in the Post-Katrina Era (UNC Press, 2025).

Scholars Recital

Sept 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall

Prepare to be blown away by some of the most talented members of our music community as we showcase our first- and fourth-year music scholarship recipients in this annual performance. Free and open to the public.

Thursday – September 25

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Sept 25 @ 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: Paws to Read

Sept 25 @ 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.

Davidson Branch Library: Teen Manga Mashup

Sept 25 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Been reading any manga or watching any anime lately? Come share with us what you're reading and watching! 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, watch anime, 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.

Women’s Soccer vs. St. Bonaventure

Sept 25 @ 7:00 p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium