at the Lake
a month of things to do at the Lake Date Night
The Jungle Book (Through February 3) In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce as a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities and decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world from which he was born. Performed by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company. Times and tickets TBA. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. FEBRUARY 2019
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HeART pARTy (February 9) Enjoy Valentine’s Day card-making, crafts and refreshments. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.
LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS
CONCERTS
Concert Series Presented by 89.9 WDAV: Music Under the Influence of Computers (February 10) Percussionist, composer and media artist Scott Deal is joined by Davidson College Artist Associate in Piano William Fried for a program of music for piano, percussion, and electronics that include both fixed and interactive media. 3 p.m. $4.66-$18.65. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. The Hot Sardines (February 12) The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again to prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. The Hot Sardines effortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz to transform both original songs and covers from past eras into music for the current century. Part of the C. Shaw and Nancy Smith Artist Series. 8 p.m. $11.19-$20.51. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Truth Shall
Family Fun
Me Time
Lift Them Higher (February 16) In celebration of Black History Month, the DCSO performs William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony, the first symphony composed by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra. Delve with us into the under-explored realm of orchestral music by Still and other black composers in what will be an evening of thoughtful, expressive, and beautiful music. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. Hank, Pattie & The Current (February 17) A fun-filled afternoon of bluegrass and Americana tunes by this Durham-based ensemble. 3 p.m. $20/general admission; $15/seniors; $10/ students; children under 12/ free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org. Lake Norman Big Band (February 18) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $20 cover (includes buffet dinner). Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant at George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org. Traditional Series: Cedric Mangum & Company (February 19) Experience the massed trombones of the African-American shout band tradition, led by master trombonist and teacher Cedric Mangum, with an interlude of songs from a gospel vocal quartet. Dr. Tom Hanchett, recently retired as Staff Historian with Levine Museum of the New South, will be our emcee for the evening. 7:30 p.m. $4.66-$18.65. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.
EVENTS
Volunteer Fair at Latta Plantation (February 2) Discover all the fun and unique ways
Photography by Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
CHILDREN
Girls’ Night Out
Davidson College men’s basketball has three home games this month. to volunteer at Historic Latta Plantation. During this drop-in volunteer fair, you’ll take a tour of our beautiful, historic grounds and experience living history presentations. Current volunteers will be on hand to share their experience and refreshments will be served. 10 a.m.-noon. Please RSVP to save your spot at 704.875.2312. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. 2018 Argentinian Wine Dinner (February 9) Come out to the farm on Saturday, February 9th for a culinary experience to be remembered. An Argentinian style feast cooked over hot coals by nationally recognized chef and award winning author Dan Huntley. Huntley specializes in bringing Southern and global food traditions such as pig pickings, oyster roast and Lowcountry shrimp boils to crowds around the region. 3-6:30 p.m. $65. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net. Outdoor Adventures: Winter Wander (February 10) Join Cornelius PARC and Davidson Parks and Recreation for a leisurely two-mile hike through the Robbins Park trail system, with paved and nonpaved surfaces. Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and representatives from the Davidson Lands Conservancy will be on hand to provide
insight on the many different natural amenities that will be featured. The hike time will last about one-and-a-half hours, with multiple stops along the way to learn about some of the wildlife, trees and plants we may encounter. Please meet by the turtle pond boardwalk at the corner of Robbins Crescent and Robbins Park Drive. 2-4 p.m. Free, online pre-registration is encouraged. If weather is in doubt, please check our Weather Hotline at 704.896.2460 x290. Robbins Park & Nature Preserve, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org. Harriet Tubman: The Love in the Cabin (February 15) Experience spirited performing storyteller Carol Evans as she portrays moments from Harriet Tubman’s life in this moving Histo-Drama about her life and work with the Underground Railroad. Light refreshments will be served. Free. please RSVP to secure your seat at 704.875.2312. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.
GALLERIES
Cornelius Arts Center Home Grown (February 1-March 30) This popular, annual exhibit features an eclectic mix of work from local artists in all variety of media. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-
noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org. Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750. Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 148 N. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www.fcfgframing.com. Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s, 704.664.5022, www. lakecountrygallery.net. Mooresville Arts Gallery Give the gift of original art. Tue-Fri noon-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org. Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com. The Van Every/Smith Galleries Hiwa K. Eyes See Far, Hands Too Short To Reach (Through March 1) features videos, performances, and installations from the last decade by Hiwa K (b. 1975, Kurdistan, Iraq), a