ON THE CIRCUIT
February Fun! Compiled by Bek Mitchell-Kidd Left: The Fairy House Festival will take place at Latta Plantation on Feb. 12. Right: The Davidson College Men’s Basketball team.
OUTDOORS
Get OUT Hike (Feb. 12) Join a LGBTQ+ friendly hike; a great opportunity to meet some new friends and enjoy time in the outdoors. Feel free to bring a chair for the end of hike campfire. Free. 10 a.m. Meet at the old Latta Plantation Nature Center, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville. Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 18-21) The Mooresville Public Library will be participating with the National Audubon Society’s ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ (GBBC). Stop by the library In February to receive a DIY bird seed kit, bird log and library/GBBC instructions for participants. Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main Street, Mooresville. Fairy House Festival (Feb. 26) Fairy Houses are whimsical habitats built by children, families, gardeners, and nature lovers! This is a festival that everyone can enjoy and building fairy houses while connecting with nature. reconnects people with nature. Fairy, gnome, and other appropriate costumes are encouraged but not required. Food vendors will be onsite. Advance purchase of tickets is required. $5/per person for ages 5 and older, free for children age 4 and under with paid adult. Latta Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville.
CONCERTS
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert (Feb. 18) J. Estes Millner Professor of Music William D. Lawing and Artist Associate Cynthia Lawing present a performance of Shostakovich’s Concerto No.1 for Piano, Trumpet, and Strings. Over the past 40+ years, Dr. Lawing has passionately contributed his talents as a teacher, ensemble director, and mentor. In reluctant, but joyful, anticipation of his retirement, the DCSO is excited to highlight his gifts as a performer. Free; but tickets required. 7:30 p.m. Knobloch Campus Center, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. The Lake Norman Big Band (Feb. 22) The band performs the third Monday of every month. $25 cover charge includes a buffet dinner. 7 p.m. New Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org. Music @ St. Alban’s (Feb. 20) The Brass Quintet features current members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Program to be announced at a later date. 3 p.m. $20, general admission; $15, seniors; $10, students; children under 12 free. 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org. 68
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SPORTS
Davidson College Men’s Basketball The Wildcats take on Fordham (Feb. 26, 3:30 p.m..), John Belk Arena, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson. Ticket prices vary. Find the full schedule at www.davidsonwildcats. com. Davidson College Women’s Basketball Cheer on the team against vs UMASS (Feb. 20, 1 p.m.), George Washington (Feb. 23, 7 p.m.) John Belk Arena, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson. Ticket prices vary. Find the full schedule at www.davidsonwildcats.com.
THEATER
Jack and the Spaceship Beanstalk (Feb. 19) When Jack reluctantly exchanges his pet goat, Luna, for a bag of stardust, he has no idea the adventure that awaits. 3 p.m. Adults, $18, Seniors, $16, Students, $14. The Green Room Community Theatre, 10 S. Main Ave., Newton, www. thegreenroomtheatre.org. PROOF By David Auburn (Feb. 24-March 13) On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister Claire; and the attentions of Hal, one of her father’s former students who hopes to find valuable work in one of the many notebooks her father left behind. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Adults, $20, Seniors, $18, Students, $15. Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
ART
Heart Party (Feb. 12) Enjoy Valentine’s Day card-making, crafts and refreshments. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cainarts.org. 2022 Davidson College Graduating Seniors Exhibits: Sarah Jackson, On View: Feb. 2-6 and Reception: Fri., Feb 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Marquia Humphries, On View: Feb. 9-13 Pearce Hyatt, On View: Feb. 16-20 and Reception: Fri., Feb. 18, 4-5 p.m. Blanch Seniff, On View: Feb. 23-27 and Reception: Friday, Feb. 25, 4-5pm. Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson. Check website to confirm winter hours: www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org
