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Wednesday, March 1
Alicia Gutierrez-Romine
2022-23 Kelley Lecture – Alicia Gutierrez-Romine
7:30 – 9 pm | March 1. Title: “Vagueness and the Law: Dobbs, Abortion, and the Lessons we Refuse to Learn from History.” Alicia Gutierrez-Romine is an associate professor of U.S. History at La Sierra University with an emphasis on California, the U.S.-Mexico border, and the history of medicine. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday, March 2
Craig B. Allen
Rivalry and Interdependence-The Dynamics of America’s Relationship with China
7 – 8 pm | March 2. Craig B. Allen is president of the US-China Business Council, a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides China-focused advisory service to more than 200 corporations. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Thursdays through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, March 3
7:30-10:30 pm | March 3. Nathan Dowdy. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Saturday, March 4
9 am – noon | March 4. Winter Market. No pets. Downtown Davidson.
1-2:30 pm | March 4. David “DG” Gonzalez, a 26-year industry veteran, will instruct attendees on the brewing process, brewing ingredients and more. Attendees will be led through a guided tasting and be giving a tour of the brewing facilities. $35. Sign up online. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7:30-10:30 pm | March 4. CJ Big C. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
6:30-9:30 pm | March 4. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the building and grounds (weather permitting) led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Tickets $25. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Doors open 6:30 pm, show 8 pm | March 4. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for more. Tickets $45 – $65. Cain Center For The Arts.
Noon- 4 pm | March 4. Activities include rides, simulators, bounce houses, trackless train, gem mining, Enchanted Garden, rock climbing, balloon animals & face painting, photo booths, food trucks and breweries, street performers, gaming area, stage area, contests, birthday cake walk and a school mascot dance competition. Downtown Mooresville.
Sunday, March 5
9:30 am – noon. | March 5. The Jewish Council of Lake Norman and Temple Kol Tikvah’s youth group host the annual Purim Carnival. The theme is Harry Potter. All are welcome to celebrate Purim. Come dressed in costume and have fun making crafts, playing games like Quidditch Relay Race, Potion Making, Bounce House and more. $8 per child. Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who was planning to have all of Persia’s Jewish subjects killed, as recounted in the Book of Esther. Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St., Davidson.
Noon | March 5. Billie’s Buddies animal rescue. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, March 9
7:30-10:30 pm | March 9.Thomas Anthony. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Thursdays through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, March 10
7:30-10:30 pm | March 10. Matt Bush. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
8 pm | March 10. Jesse Jones, a popular comedian who lives in Huntersville, will do a stand-up show in Cornelius. Opening acts Drew Harrison and Julie J. Tickets $10-$45 and information. Studio 13, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St.
Saturday, March 11
8 am – 2 pm | March 11. Clothes, furniture, toys, home goods and more. Cash only; no strollers; bring your own bags. Rescue Ranch, 165 Jennings Road, Statesville 28625.
Doors 6:30 pm, show 8 pm | March 11. Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows, blending the energy of a rock show with humor and stepdance. $35-$50. Cain Center For The Arts.
Sunday, March 12
Mayors’ Fitness Challenge kickoff
2-4 pm | March 12. Residents of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will come together for the kick-off event featuring fitness program partners that will promote the benefits of being active during and after the challenge. Bailey Road Park in Cornelius.
Noon – 4 pm | March 12. $20 entry fee for this single elimination tournament. Register at Lost Worlds taproom. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Through Sunday, March 12
Check website for schedule | Through March 12. Davidson Community Players present “Native Gardens,” recommended for ages 14 and older. Tickets $18-$23. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Through March 12 |Check websites for gallery schedules. B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture and Levine Museum of the New South to bring Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. The Gantt will display Storytellers, Fathering, and Imagining; Levine Museum will display Catalysts, Myth-Breakers, and Community; both museums in Charlotte will display Loving. Admission is free.
Monday, March 13
Evan Currie
7:30 pm | March 13. Evan Currie performing for the annual Bach Birthday Bash. Free; donations accepted. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 North Main St., Davidson.
Tuesday, March 14
5-10 pm | March 14. Food truck and half off tequila flights. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Wednesday, March 15
Stephen Salyer
Ideas Matter: Maximizing Personal and Organizational Impact for the Public Good
7-8 pm | March 15. Stephen Salyer, Davidson ‘72, has founded and led organizations and enterprises at the cutting edge of non-profit entrepreneurship. He will discuss “maximizing personal and organizational impact for the public good.” Free and open to public. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday, March 16
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays, through Thursday, June 29. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, March 17
6-9 pm | March 17. An evening full of live music, dancing, festive gear and more at The Plaza in Birkdale Village. Performances from the Loch Norman Pipe Band, live music from The Hitmen, Irish dancers. Beer from Lost Worlds Brewing. Parking is available in all parking decks and surface lots. Valet is available in front of Concierge. Birkdale Village recommends using ride shares or carpooling.
Saturday, March 17 – Sunday, March 18
2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Celebration
3 pm-midnight | March 17. Noon -midnight | March 18. Enjoy music, food and drinks while walking between Thigs LKN cocktail bar and Old Town Public House in the social district. There will outdoor games and a vendor village on the OTPH patio, and festivities outside of Thigs. Downtown Cornelius.
7-11 pm | March 17. Brian English.Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
2-11 pm | March 18. Jeremy Mohr 2-6 pm; DJ Honeybear 7-11 pm. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Saturday, March 18
10-11 am | March 18. Davidson Police Community Engagement Officer Mike Prather, in partnership with Jamie Hofmeister-Cline from Music Together of Charlotte will present “The Big Umbrella,” suitable for preschool (3-5) and toddler (2-3) aged children and their families. Free with registration. Davidson Public Library, outdoors on the patio.
A concert March 18 for Ruben fans and Luther Vandross fans in Mooresville.
Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series
Doors open 6 pm; show 7 pm | March 18. Ruben Sings Luther. Tickets $40-$55. Joe V. Knox Auditorium in the Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St., Mooresville.
9 am – noon | March 18. Winter Market. No pets. Downtown Davidson.
10 am – 2 pm | March 18. The conference provides women with an interactive, intergenerational exploration of 21st-century leadership. $25. Chambers Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College.
2-5:30 pm | March 18. Featuring Irish dance, music, and the real history behind the 18th Scots-Irish immigration that brought Hugh Torance and his brothers, and thousands of others to America. Free but advance tickets required. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Noon – 4 pm | March 18. Live music, games, beer, food trucks and raffles benefiting the Cool Kids Clubhouse. The event is free to attend. The cornhole tournament is $20 per person. D9 Brewing Lake Norman, 11138 Treynorth Dr., Cornelius.
Saturday, March 18
Davidson to celebrate Arbor Day
9 am | March 18. The community invited to attend a brief ceremony at corner of Jackson Street and Main Street, Davidson.
Dragons and Mythical Beasts: 2 performances at the Cain Center
Sunday, March 19
Doors noon, show 1 pm | March 19. Fantastical new interactive show for all the family. $45-$65. Cain Center For The Arts.
Doors 5 pm, show 6 pm | March 19. Fantastical new interactive show for all the family. $45-$65. Cain Center For The Arts.
Music at St. Alban’s: Helios Piano Trio
3-4 pm | March 19. Musicians on the artist faculty at the University of Wyoming who aim “to produce passionate interpretations of the great piano trio repertoire.” Tickets $15-$20. St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
Charlotte’s own bluegrass and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill will perform a free concert of Irish American music at Davidson College. Photo | Davidson College
3 – 4:30 pm | March 19. Bluegrass and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill will perform a concert of Irish American music to celebrate the heritage of old St. Patrick. Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet accordion, piano, mandolin, and guitar. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Monday, March 20
Davidson Forum: Religious Views and Economic Life Panel Discussion
7-9 pm | March 20. 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. Knobloch Campus Center Alvarez- Smith 900 Room, Davidson College.
Tuesday, March 21
Cornelius Police Chief David R. Baucom
Newsmakers Breakfast with Cornelius Police Chief
A Q&A with Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom. Doors open at 7:15 am for networking. The buffet-style breakfast gets under way at 7:30 am. The Q&A begins at 8 am and concludes at 9. You must reserve a seat by calling 704-895-1335 with Visa or MasterCard. The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius.
7:30 pm | March 21. The Charlotte Symphony will return to Johnson C. Smith University for the first time in more than a decade to share the stage with the JCSU Concert Choir. $15 general admission. Tickets can be purchased online. Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium, N Summit Avenue, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte.
Wednesday, March 22
7-9 pm | March 22. Twitzed Trivia.Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Through March 22
Treasures of the Earth Pottery Show & Sale
9 am-4 pm Monday – Friday; 10 am – 2 pm Saturday | Through March 22. Potter exhibit with the works of local and regional artists plus new potters. The works on exhibit include sculpture and pottery in a wide variety of styles. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby.
Austin English
Thursday, March 23
Austin English, Cartoonist and Author
7 – 8:30 pm | March 23. Austin English is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn. As a cartoonist, he has published the books Gulag Casual and Meskin and Umezo. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. Event is free and open to the public. No tickets required. Book signing will follow the reading. Chambers Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College.
March 23
Sip, shop & Stroll
4-7 pm | March 23. A dozen-plus businesses Catawba Avenue and in Antiquity participating. Downtown Cornelius.
Greg Delawie
Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in the Balkans
7 – 8 pm | March 23. A senior diplomat with 30+ years of experience advocating US policy, in 2018 Greg Delawie retired from the Foreign Service as Ambassador to Kosovo. As DCM (chief operating officer) at the embassy in Berlin, he led a team that rebuilt US-German relations. Since retiring from the Foreign Service, Delawie has taught diplomacy at George Mason University, consulted for the State Department, and promoted democratic change in Virginia. Event is free and open to the public. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday March 23- Sunday, April 2
Davidson Community Players presents ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof ‘
Check website for performance times | March 23- April 2. In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of Big Daddy, as they sentimentally dub him. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson. Tickets: $18-23.
Thursday, March 23, through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, March 24
Davidson College Chorale and Chamber Singers: Considering Matthew Shepard
7:30 – 9 pm | March 24. Twenty-five years have passed since Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, beaten and left to die in a field. Five days later, when Matt died, the world reacted, passing hate crime legislation at the state and federal level. The singers will sing Matthew’s story by performing Craig Hella Johnson’s oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. 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. This concert is free and open to the public; no tickets are required,
Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary.
Saturday, March 25
Cars, Carbs, & Coffee Car/Truck Show
9 am – noon | March 25. Cars that are registered will arrive and park at the Discovery Place parking deck. Music from Tim Cook band. Free coffee; food available from vendors. 105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
10 am- 1 pm | March 25. All are invited see the new Davidson Town Hall & Community Center, South Street.
In March, Charlotte Ballet will make its Cain Center for the Arts debut. Photo | Cain Center for the Arts
Doors 12:30 pm, show 2 pm | March 25. Under the Lights, set to the music of the iconic Johnny Cash. Under the Lights is a tribute to the life and legacy of “The Man in Black” and his beloved June Carter Cash. $40-$70. Cain Center For The Arts.
Doors 6:30 pm, show 8 pm | March 25. Under the Lights, set to the music of the iconic Johnny Cash. Under the Lights is a tribute to the life and legacy of “The Man in Black” and his beloved June Carter Cash. $40-$70. Cain Center For The Arts.
7:30-11:30 pm | March 25. DJ IonSound. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
9 am – noon | March 25. Learn about invasive vs. native species, and help remove invasive species from the historic site grounds. Please bring work gloves, hand spades, and pruners. RSVPs are required. Pizza and drinks for volunteers at noon. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, March 26
11 am – 2 pm | March 26. 18 teams of men serving their favorite foods to raise money for their favorite charities. Organized by the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary. $20. Sweet Magnolia Estate, 10101 Bailey Rd., Cornelius.
11 am – 4 pm | March 26. Spring market with artisans and makers, musicians and food trucks This market after Keukenhof, Holland, home to one of the largest tulip gardens where spring is their festival season. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Noon – 7 pm | March 26. STEAMfest provides youth of all ages with free opportunities to Imagine, Discover and Explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics through fun and engaging hands-on activities. Woodlawn School campus, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville 28115.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Through March 26
A work by Jacolby Satterwhite titled We Are In Hell. the artist has an exhibite in Davidson Jan. 17-March 26.
10 am – 5 pm Monday-Friday; noon -4pm weekends | Jan. 17-March 26. Jacolby Satterwhite’s Finding Home Again exhibit focuses on his digital animated series, Birds in Paradise, which features a mythological, queer universe inspired by pop culture, African folklore, ritual, video games and personal narratives. For the American artist, liberation, rebirth, and healing of the black, queer body is achieved through movement and sound. Van Every/Smith Galleries, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College.
March 27
7:30 pm | March 27. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch to perform. 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. Call the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Tyler-Tallman Hall – Davidson College.
Thursday, March 30
7:30-10:30 pm | March 30. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays, through Thursday, June 29. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
7:30 – 9 pm | March 30. 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. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Friday, March 31
7:30-10:30 pm | March 31. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Through March 31
9 am – 5 pm Monday-Friday; 9 am -noon, Saturday. | Jan 30-March 31. A non-juried exhibit that showcases the talent of local artists. Cornelius Arts Center gallery, 19725 Oak St.
Through May 8
Bird watch tours are for those 65 and older. Photo | Winghaven
9 am | Mondays, Jan. 9 – May 8. Avid birders provide a guided walk to identify birds throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden. The 3.5 acre open space is conducive to many local and migratory songbirds. The walk is slow paced with opportunities to rest on benches and be still for the birds. All levels of birding welcome. $5-$10; call 704-331-0664 for tickets. Wing Haven, 260 Ridegewood Ave., Charlotte 28209.
Through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
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