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North Mecklenburg community calendar – Week Jan. 24


“Despairing-adolescent” by Auguste Rodin.

Jan. 23

Rodin Exhibition Opening

What: The “Truth, Form, Life” exhibition presents 22 works by sculptor Auguste Rodin and opens with a lecture by Jennifer Thompson of the Philadelphia Art Museum, followed by a reception.

When: Lecture, 6-7 p.m., reception, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Tyler-Tallman Hall, 323 Concord Road, Davidson (lecture); Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St., Davidson (reception)

Details: linewman@davidson.edu

 

Jan. 24

‘Sleeping Beauty’

What: At a gathering to celebrate the birth of the royal princess, Rupert Barber’s “Sleeping Beauty” adaptation brings together wicked godmothers, good godmothers, magicians, kings and clowns in this Connie Company production.

When: 7 p.m. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 25-26, runs through Feb. 2

Where: Armour Street Theatre, 209 Armour St., Davidson

Details: $10 in advance; 704-892-7953

 

Jan. 25

STEAM Saturday

What: Teen scientist Alexandra explores the topic of sound through hands-on science experiments, as children ages 5-11 are invited to create pianos out of bananas.

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson

Details: Registration is required; 704-416-4000

 

Jan. 26

Gospel Singers

What: The Gethsemane Gospel Singers host the annual “Gospel Explosion” featuring several musical groups.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson

Details: Free; gbclakenorman.org

 

Jan. 28

Strings Duet

What: Strings musician Rafe Stefanini performs with his daughter Clelia Stefanini for this Traditional Series program of fiddle duets, banjo tunes, songs and ballads.

When: 8-9 p.m.

Where: Tyler-Tallman Hall, 323 Concord Road, Davidson

Details: $5-20; 704-894-2135

 

Jan. 29

ASL Learning Circle

What: A Learning Circle is a free, lightly facilitated group of learners coming together to achieve educational goals on a variety of topics. This six-week program focuses on American Sign Language for beginners.

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville

Details: Registration is required; 704-416-6000

 

Feb. 1

Black History Month

What: Cornelius PARC and the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition host the annual Black History Month Celebration, which features guest speakers, an art exhibit by Charlotte artist Kevin Harris, performances, fun and educational children’s activities.

When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius

Details: 704-892-6031 ext. 192

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