at the Lake words and images, inviting us to question the image-word divide, and reminding us of our current saturation — digitally and materially — in images with words (Through December 9). Bethany Collins: In Evidence uses educational materials such as erasers, graphite, old dictionaries and found text from government documents, literary journals and historical records to explore the relationship between race and language (Through December 9). Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.
MONTHLY EVENTS Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.
DECEMBER 2016
The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www. facebook.com/artisanmarketnc. Lunch in the Lot (every Friday) Feast from a food truck in Old Town
Cornelius at Oak Street Mill. Tables and chairs are set up at Kadi Fit so you can enjoy your lunch with friends. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Look for Old Town Cornelius on Facebook. 2nd Friday Street Festival (Every second Friday) This event features many of the area’s most talented and innovative artists and craftsmen while showcasing a fabulous lineup of entertainment including local bands, performance groups, live art demonstrations and much more. Area businesses will be out to impress, offering special sales and incentives to event guests, who can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks from local breweries and food. 6-10 p.m. Free. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.oldtowncornelius.com. Davidson Farmer’s Market (December 10 and 17) 9 a.m.noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www. davidsonfarmersmarket.org.
urday. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.
SPORTS Davidson College Men’s Basketball Every season seems to get better and better. Could Davidson College go back to the big dance this year? Jacksonville (December 21, 7 p.m.), Hartford (December 28, 7 p.m.), University of Richmond (December 31, 2 p.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com. Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats take to the court for another great season. High Point University (December 7, 7 p.m.), Furman (December 18, 2 p.m.), Mercer (December 29, 7 p.m.), Saint Louis (December 31, 11 a.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.
Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday)View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.
31st Annual Ice Bucket Regatta (January 1) The Lake Norman Yacht Club hosts its 31th Annual Ice Bucket Regatta. Fingers crossed for warm temperatures. The event also features a Hot Soup Lunch. The event is open to PHRF and one design centerboard and keel boats. www.lakenormanyachtclub.com.
Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Sat-
39th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament (January 1) Hosted annually at Lake
Norman Marina and organized by the Carolina Show Ski Team, this is one of the longest running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world. The towboat’s circle pattern keeps the action close to the spectators, and this year plans are to reduce the time between contestants making it a faster moving event. Color commentary by former US Barefoot Ski Team members adds to the enjoyment. Noon. Free. Lake Norman Marina, 6965 NC 150 East, Sherrill’s Ford, www.lakenormanmarinacom.
THEATRE Holly and Tinsel (December 1-18) The Flats & Sharps are on their way to a Christmas Eve concert when a snowstorm causes them to stop in a diner to wait out the storm. Ellie, the crusty waitress, and Will, the all-too wise cook, along with a few other guests help them re-discover the meaning of Christmas. A musical celebration of the Christmas spirit and a world premiere of a new work written exclusively for Davidson Community Players audiences by Matt Merrell. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18 and students $12 — add $3 to door tickets. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
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