On the Circit

December 2022

Galleries

Lorena Mal’s “Witness Trees” (through Dec. 7) Mexico City-based artist Lorena Mal works in photography, drawing and sculptural installations, creating a dialogue between territories — specifically her native country of Mexico and the southeastern United States — where the exhibition takes place. Seeking to connect rather than to divide, Mal explores the two landscapes through tree drawings and botanical archives, as well as flowers and soil to approach a deeper past intersecting cultural, political and ecological traces. Free. Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson. www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org/

American Watercolor Society’s Annual Juried Exhibition

(through Jan. 4) Check out 40 works from the International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society at this traveling show from New York City. Free. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville. www.mooresvillearts.org.

Events

Mistletoe Sip & Shop (Dec 2 & 16) Shop unique businesses and enjoy store specials, sumptuous sips, divine deals, yummy appetizers, gifts, treats and more. Free to attend. 6-8 p.m. Downtown Mooresville (Main + Broad Streets). www.downtownmooresville.com

Christmas Vespers: A Service of Lessons and Carols (Dec. 4)

The annual Christmas Vespers service of lessons and carols is a time-honored tradition in the Davidson community. The traditional candlelight worship service features beautiful choral music provided by the Davidson College Chorale, and scripture readings by campus leaders reflecting upon the hope and promise of Christ’s birth in the Christmas season. Special guests include the Davidson College Brass Quintet and the Tower Ringers handbell ensemble. Free. 7-9 p.m. Due to ongoing renovations at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church, this service will be held at the Davidson United Methodist Church. www.davidson.edu

Friends of Lake Norman State Park Volunteer Day (Dec. 10)

Come out to Lake Norman State Park to join Friends of Lake Norman State Park for a volunteer workday. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear closed-toe shoes. 9 a.m.-noon. The group will meet at the Visitor Center to begin the day. 759 State Park Road, Troutman. www.ncparks.gov/

MPL Presents: Speaker Series: John Hart (Dec. 15) Meet and listen to author John Hart talk about his journey to becoming a best-selling novelist. Hart will be available to sign books after the event. Free. 6:30 p.m. Youth Services Community Room, Mooresville Public Library, 304 South Main Street, Mooresville. www.mooresvillenc.gov

The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village (Dec. 20) Join Chabad of Lake Norman for a Chanukah celebration this holiday season. Guests are invited to the Parkway to celebrate Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, children’s crafts, donuts, latkes, gelt and more. Free. 5:30 p.m. Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons & Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. birkdalevillage.com/

New Year’s Eve Polar Bear Paddle (Dec. 31) Prepare to make a splash in 2023 with the New Year’s Eve Polar Bear Paddle. Choose kayak (single/double) or stand-up paddle for your frigid out-withthe-old, in-with-the-new New Year’s Eve Polar Bear Experience at Latta Nature Preserve. Tickets start at $25. Ages 12+. 2-4 p.m. Meet at Paddlesport Pavilion, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. www. mecknc.gov

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular (Dec. 31) The Town of Mooresville is turning 150 years old in 2023, and will kick off the celebration with a fireworks blowout. Ring in the New Year and the town’s 150th anniversary with the biggest fireworks display Mooresville has ever seen. To be held at LangTree Village, there will be food, drinks, attractions and more beginning at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.mooresvillenc150.com.

Family

North County Regional Family Storytime: Christmas Storytime

with Santa (Dec. 17) Come join a special Christmas-themed story time at North County Regional Library. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here to read a special holiday book and to chat about the most important topic this season — what do you want for Christmas? Free; registration is required. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. www.cmlibrary.org/

Theater

Winter Wonderettes (Dec. 1 – 18) The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party. Featuring great 1960s versions of holiday classics, this energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Adults, $20; seniors, $18; students, $15. Thurs-Sat., 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre. 307 Armour St., Davidson. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org