ON THE CIRCUIT
Left: Bright Star Touring Theatre presents “Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies at Mooresville Public Library on March 5. Right: Attend “Luck of the Village” at Birkdale Village on March 11.
Time to March!
Compiled by Bek Mitchell-Kidd
OUTDOORS + SPORTS
Davidson Men’s Basketball (March 2) The Wildcats take on George Mason. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m. John Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr, Davidson. www.davidsonwildcats.com Small Business Pop-Up Shop (March 5) Shop items from Lake Norman entrepreneurs and local artisans, and of course enjoy a local beer. Free admission. Noon-5 p.m. Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius. 2022 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge (March 6-April 30) After great success last year, the three North Mecklenburg Towns—Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville—return to host the Mayors’ Fitness Challenge. Residents of each town will join together to become one team to win the title of Fittest Community. The challenge will last eight weeks but register at any time through April 30. There will be a kick-off event on March 6 from 1-3 p.m. at North Mecklenburg Park, 16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. Learn more at www.cornelius.org/721/ Mayors-Fitness-Challenge Luck of the Village (March 11) Calling all lassies, lads and little leprechauns! Enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, festive gear. Free admission, 6-9 p.m. Arrive early to park given current construction. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.net. Street Car Saturdays (March 12) See the hottest cars and drink some of the best beer in the area. All makes and models are invited. Free event. 2-5 p.m. D9 Brewing, 11138 Treynorth Drive, Cornelius, d9brewing.com. Conservation Conversations – State of the Canopy (March 17) Get an overview of the current status of Charlotte’s tree cover, the reasons behind the losses, why trees are so critical to our well-being, and how you can become a canopy advocate. Led by Kate Bolkin, Trees Charlotte. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Quest Nature Center, 6345 Sample Road, Huntersville.
ART + THEATRE
Bright Star Touring Theatre (March 5) In honor of both Black History and Women’s History Month, attend a production of “Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies” performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre. In 68
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this play, audiences will have the opportunity to experience, celebrate, and learn about some amazing people throughout Black History. Audiences will head westward to see the work of Buffalo Soldiers and Col. Charles Young, join the Tuskegee Airmen as they take flight to help win a battle in WWII, and meet Mary Elizabeth Bower, a spy who worked with the Union during the Civil War. Free. 10 a.m. 304 South Main Street, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.gov/225/Library Georgia O’Keeffe Presentation: Equivalence of Emotion and Experience (March 6) Attend this presentation by Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper. Georgia O’Keeffe created a body of work unique in the art world. She ignored all the major art genres of her day, and she left a legacy of paintings in a personal style new in the world of art. Free event. 2 – 3 p.m. Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave, Mooresville, www.mooresvillearts.org Proof By David Auburn (Through 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, plus the arrival of her estranged sister. 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. Youth Chalk Art Competition (March 19) Open to Students Grades 4-8 and Students Grades 9-12. Teams of 2-3 (by age group) are ideal and will be assigned by Mooresville Arts; if you wish to be paired with another student, please indicate on the submission form. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners! Participant check in is 2:30-3:00 p.m. Main Street (in front of the Depot) will be closed to traffic for this event. Mooresville Arts, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (March 24 – April 3) Set in the 1940s New York, the story is told through a montage of memories, dreams, confrontations and arguments as Willy Loman, a traveling salesman who is disappointed with his life appears to be slipping into senility. 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.
