Your guide to fall arts in the LKN area

2021 Fall Arts

Compiled by Renee Roberson Preview

Concerts

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green

All concerts take place from 6-8 p.m. on the Green in Davidson. The concerts are free, www.concertsonthegreen.com.

Gospelfest (Sept. 5) Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble (Sept. 19) Dave Matthews Tribute Band (Oct. 3) Kids in America (Oct. 17)

Music at St. Alban’s

The 2021-22 season will be the program’s 17th since its founding in 2005, the most recent one “virtual” in collaboration with classical station WDAV (89.9 FM). All concerts take place at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson at 3 p.m., and will be proceeded by a free youth concert featuring local students on various instruments. General admission is $20, $15/seniors, $10/students, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at the door for purchase at www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Noel Freidline Jazz Quartet with Guest Jon Metzger, Vibraphone (Oct. 24)

Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook: Four-Hand Piano (Nov. 21)

Noel Friedline will perform as part of his jazz quartet at Music at St. Alban’s on Oct. 24. Shaun Johnson and his Big Band Experience will appear at Performing Arts Live of Iredell on Sept. 18.

Performing Arts Live of Iredell

Performing Arts Live of Iredell holds concerts at the Mac Gray Auditorium at 474 N. Center Street in Statesville at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $30, students are $15. www.PALofIredell.com.

Tonic Sol fa-Acapella and Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience (Sept. 18)

Join Emmy Award winning vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa, and Top 5 Billboard artist, Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience, for a series of personalized performances.

CashBack: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash (Nov. 6)

Based in Birmingham, Ala., CashBack has been performing their rendition of Cash classics at venues all around the Deep South since early 2018. The band’s five core members, all veteran players, are: Leif Bondarenko (lead vocals, drums), Gary Edmonds (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals), Eric Onimus (bass guitar), Adam Guthrie (acoustic and electric guitars, vocals) and Tommy Bowen (trumpet, keyboard, vocals). And in the tradition of those great June-and-Johnny duets, Lannette Brasher joins the group as special guest vocalist.

Galleries

Davidson College Van Every/Smith Galleries

Davidson College Van Every/Smith Galleries are located at the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidson.edu.

From the Earth Rise Radiant Beings (Through Oct. 3) Liên Tröng: “From the Earth Rise Radiant Beings” presents recent works by Tröng that examine, illuminate, and interrogate notions of heritage and the influences that form belief systems. Exploring these artworks in the current moment—a year and a half marked by illness, death, anxiety, isolation, division, and increasing racial injustices, particularly against Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders—adds another dimension to an already physically and conceptually layered artistic practice tied up in social, cultural, and political histories. Opening reception: Sept. 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Huumannatuure Lab (Through Oct. 3)

Each year, the Van Every/Smith Galleries present an exhibition that highlights the work of one or more studio art faculty. This year, the Galleries will collaborate with Nichole van Beek, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art, on an evolving installation and meeting space centered on sustainable art materials and processes. Throughout September, van Beek will host several discussion sessions where participants will share ideas for building community climate resilience and rethinking our relationship to “stuff”. Opening reception: Sept. 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Ought the Indians to be Driven from the Land they Occupy? (Oct. 14-Dec. 9)

Nicholas Galanin’s work is rooted in his perspective as an Indigenous man, deeply connected to the land and his Tlingit/ Unangax culture. Over the past two decades, Galanin has worked across media, materials, and processes, engaging past, present, and future to expose widespread misappropriation and commodification of Indigenous visual culture, the impact of colonialism, intentionally obscured collective memory, and barriers to the acquisition of knowledge. His practice, encompassing sculpture, installation, photography, video, performance, printmaking and textile-based works, unites traditional and contemporary processes and materials to reclaim narrative and creative agency, and contribute to the continuum of Tlingit art within an ever evolving contemporary Indigenous practice. Opening reception: Oct. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m.

“Water Vapor Feedback” by Davidson College Visiting Professor of Art Nichole van Beek.

Mooresville Arts

Mooresville Arts is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide art and art appreciation for members and the general public. Mooresville Arts, resides in the Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.mooresvillearts.org.

Beyond Poems & Paintings (Through Sept. 23) This exhibit, organized by Mooresville Arts, showcases visual art, as inspired by literary art. Poems are provided by a group of local poets. Free. Tues.-Fri., Noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Outside the Lines: Featured Artists’ Exhibit with Anne

Harkness and Brian Fincher (Through Sept. 23) Harkness focuses on the importance of line and shape in her painted works as a means of giving her compositions a strong graphic foundation. Fincher is a 3D artist of Pottery Sculpture; his influences are the Prairie/Mission Styles, from color of glazes to showing natural clay with no glaze at all. Free. Tues.-Fri., Noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.

39th Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition (Sept.

28-Nov. 11) One of Mooresville Arts largest events of the year, Artoberfest showcases art from local artists. Artists compete for top honors and Best of Show; this year’s show is judged by Emily Andress, Charlotte Artist. The Artists’ Reception will take place on Oct. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Free. Tues.-Fri., Noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Artists’ Reception & Grand Re-opening Event (Nov. 19) Help celebrate the holiday exhibits and commemorate recent renovations and an updated Gallery at The Depot. 5-9 p.m.

“9 to 5: The Musical” runs Sept. 3-19 at The Green Room Community Theatre.

Theatre

Davidson Community Players

All fall performances take place at Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

The Guys (Sept. 9-12)

Less than two weeks after the September 11th attacks, New Yorkers are still in shock. One of them, an editor named Joan, receives an unexpected phone call from Nick, a fire captain who has lost most of his men in the attack. He’s looking for a writer to help him with the eulogies he must present at their memorial services. Nick and Joan spend an afternoon together, recalling the fallen men through recounting their virtues and their foibles, and fashioning the stories into memorials. In the process, Nick and Joan discover the possibilities of friendship in each other and their shared love for the unconquerable spirit of the city. As they make their way through an emotional landscape, they draw on humor, tango, and the enduring bonds of common humanity. Based on a true story. A portion of the proceeds will support local fire departments. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Adults, $20; seniors, $18; students, $12.

Exit Laughing (Sept. 23-Oct. 10)

When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you’re Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you’ve ever done. You “borrow” the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you’re truly living. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Adults, $20; seniors; $18; students $15.

Boos & Brews (Oct. 28-30)

This popular play festival returns this year with plenty of spooky stories and ghostly tales sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Purchase your ticket early as there are limited seats and this event always sells out early! DCP Actors Lab, 20700 N. Main Street, Suite 112, Cornelius.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (Dec. 2-19)

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. It’s madcap romp through the holiday season! Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Adults, $20; seniors, $18; students, $12.

The Davidson Community Players Boos & Brews play festival returns Oct. 28-30.

The Green Room Community Theatre

Established in 1987, The Green Room Community Theatre was started with the purpose to bring quality live theatre to artists and audiences in the area. It is their belief that theatre is a life-transforming experience and they work to provide diverse quality programming to the community at a reasonable cost in All fall performances take place at the Old Post Office Playhouse, 10 S. Main Avenue, Newton, www.thegreenroomtheatre.org.

9 to 5: the Musical (Sept. 3-19)

Fed up with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, three female coworkers find themselves in a perfect position! Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their fantasies of “doing him in” while taking over the company that tried to keep them down. Set in the late 1970s with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this musical of friendship and revenge will have you cheering for these strong ladies! Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. Adults, $18; seniors, $16; students, $14; children, $8.

Much Ado About Nothing (Oct. 1-9)

Shakespeare’s comedic play about misunderstandings, love, and deception will be brought to life outdoors with the annual Shakespeare in the Park! Accusations, infidelity, trickery, and romance are all on the table in this beloved comedy! Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m. These free performances will take place at Southside Park in Newton.

Dial “M” for Murder Vep (Oct. 15-24)

Tony married his wife, Margot, for her money, and now he plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder…until everything goes wrong. In a scene of incredible suspense, an inspector from Scotland Yard and a young man in love with the wife trap the husband into revealing the truth. Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. Adults, $18; seniors, $16; students, $14; children, $8.

The Green Room Theatre Green Bean Players

All fall performances take place at the Old Post Office Playhouse, 10 S. Main Avenue, Newton, www.thegreenroomtheatre.org.

Carolina Spook Tales (Oct. 30)

Spooky Tales from across the Carolinas come to life on stage as a group of friends recount several haunting stories around a campfire. Discover some of the state’s best legends and revisit some of your favorites, including “The Ring,” “Brown Mountain Lights,” and “The Miner Ghost of Joe McGee.” 3 p.m. Adults, $10; seniors, $10; students, $10; children, $6.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (Nov. 19-28 and Dec. 3-5)

Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Follow the adventures of the five winners of the coveted Golden Ticket as they tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious and marvelous candy factory. Charlie Bucket and the other four kids must follow Wonka’s rules…or suffer the consequences. Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. Adults, $10; seniors, $10; students, $10; children, $6.

Mooresville Children’s Theatre

The Mooresville Community Children’s Theatre (MCCT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing theatre, performance, education, production and viewing experiences for Mooresville, Lake Norman region and surrounding communities with an emphasis on including children ages 6-18. All performances take place at The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.mooresvillechildrenstheatre.org.