NEWS

The new Veterans Monument was installed in front of the Post Office. It will be formally dedicated on Veterans' Day at 12:30 p.m.

Friday – November 7

Davidson Branch Library:  Preteen Scene: Dino-vember Perler Beads

Nov 7 @ 3:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us for a fun crafting hour where we read a dinosaur tale together and make dinosaur perler beads.  This program will be provided by Davidson library staff, and is for preteens ages 9 to 12 only.

Men’s Basketball Hosts Washington State

Nov 7 @ 7:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

Music at Summit: TBD

Nov 7 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Traditional Music Series:  Zoe & Cloyd

Nov 7 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sloan Music Center: Tyler-Tallman Hall

It is probably safe to assume that there are no other musical duos who represent a synthesis of Old-time Music and Klezmer favorites - “klezgrass.” Natalya Zoe Weinstein comes from a long line of klezmer and jazz musicians, and John Cloyd Miller, the grandson of bluegrass fiddling legend Jim Shumate, comes from bluegrass royalty. They are a Davidson favorite, having first performed at a Traditional music concert in 2017, and more recently appearing as our Music Department guest artists for the 2021 Holiday Gala. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.

Saturday – November 8

Davidson Farmers Market

Nov 8 @ 9:00 a.m.

Downtown – Behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s

Davidson Branch Library:  Now Showing: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Nov 8 @ 11:00 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us for a special showing of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This movie is rated PG-13. Part of the library's "Austentatious" series of programs celebrating Jane Austen's 250 birthday. Synopsis: Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in nineteenth century England is faced with a new challenge, an army of undead zombies. Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in nineteenth century England is faced with a new challenge, an army of undead zombies.

Football Hosts Presbyterian

Nov 8 @ 1:00 p.m.

Davidson College Stadium

Davidson Branch Library:  Mahjong Beginner Open Play

Nov 8 @ 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!

Davidson Space Day

Nov 8 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson College – Chambers Front Lawn / Tyler-Tallman Hall

• 3–5:30 p.m. Interactive Astronomy Fair - Chambers Lawn
• 5:30–6:30 p.m. Public Lecture - Tyler-Tallman Hall
• 6:30–8:00 p.m. Stargazing - Chambers Lawn 

Come explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with your family and friends by joining us for the Davidson Space Day! As always, our events are FREE and open to the public!The event will begin with interactive Astronomy Fair on the Chambers Lawn from 3–5:30 p.m. The exhibits will be followed by a public lecture in the Tyler Tallman Recital Hall, 5:30–6:30 p.m., and nighttime stargazing on the Chambers Lawn from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Feel free to stay for the entire event or spend just a short time exploring the exhibits or taking a tour of the night sky.  A campus map and directions to each of these locations is below. All events will be held on the campus of Davidson College. While friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on campus, we ask that you refrain from bringing your furry friend to our event. For visitors, on-campus parking is available in Baker Sports Complex off Baker Drive. Other public parking may be available on Main Street or Concord Road. Parking areas are labeled on the College's campus map. In the case of inclement weather, the exhibits and activities will be moved indoors to the 1st floor of the Watson Life Science Building. Space Day Website

Men’s Soccer Hosts George Mason

Nov 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium

Music at Summit: TBD

Nov 8 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Sunday – November 9

Summit: Sunday RunDay with Queen City Mother Runners

Nov 9 @ 9:00 a.m.

Summit Coffee

Main Street Books Presents: Meagan Church – The Mad Wife

Nov 9 @ 3:00 p.m.

Main Street Books

Meagan Church in conversation with Joy Callaway

About the book from bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.

Monday – November 10

Davidson Branch Library:  Baby Storytime

Nov 10 @ 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)

Nov 10 @ 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.]

Tuesday – November 11

Veterans’ Day

Town of Davidson Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov 11 @ 11:00 a.m.

Town Hall and Community Center – Auditorium

The Town of Davidson invites community members to join us in commemorating Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. The program will be held inside of the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium located at 251 South Street. This year's program will feature a keynote address from Pastor J.M. Henry of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, a lifelong Midwesterner with uncles who served in Korea and Vietnam, as well as a brother who served in the Marines and a father who served in the Air Force.

Dedication of the Davidson Veterans Monument: “Flames of Honor”

Nov 11 @ 12:30 p.m.

Davidson Veterans Monument – Main Street in front of the Post Office Plaza

The "Flames of Honor" Davidson Veterans Monument will be officially dedicated on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. This impactful sculpture, located in front of the Nancy MacCormac Post Office Plaza, is in grateful appreciation for all Veterans and their families.

Men’s Basketball AT UNC Charlotte

Nov 11 @ 7:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

Main Street Books Book Club: Main Squeeze

Nov 11 @ 7:00 p.m.

Virtual

The Main Squeeze Romance Book Club

Wednesday – November 12

Davidson Branch Library: Homework Help

Nov 12 @ 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.

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Nov 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.

Davidson Branch Library: Reading Buddies

Nov 12 @ 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: The In-Person Book Club - Evening Edition

Nov 12 @ 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 discussing Come and Get It by Kiley Reid. From Library Journal: "Reid offers an illuminating study of power, responsibility, and the bad choices we sometimes make, written in the fresh, bright language for which she's known.

Davidson College Theatre Department: The Drowsy Chaperone

Nov 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Duke Family Performance Hall

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Thursday – November 13

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Nov 13 @ 1:00 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 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.  

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Nov 13 @ 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: Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming

Nov 13 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Grab your friends and come play our MarioKart and Mario Party 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.

Main Street Books Presents: Calvin Stovall – Hidden Hospitality

Nov 13 @ 7:00 p.m.

Main Street Books

Throughout America’s history of slavery and segregation, Black travelers faced not just unwelcoming environments but the challenge of finding safe places to rest and recharge. In response to this basic human need, courageous Black entrepreneurs carved out spaces within the dominant culture, creating a network of Black-owned hotels, motels, and resorts that offered comfort and safety for Black travelers. Calvin Stovall, a seasoned hospitality professional with nearly thirty years of experience, brings this overlooked history to light.

Davidson College Theatre Department: The Drowsy Chaperone

Nov 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Duke Family Performance Hall

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.