The Arts and Science Council presents Connect With Culture Days to provide the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community with free cultural experiences and activities. On Friday, visit Cornelius Town Hall for free visual arts experiences. On Saturday, enjoy free admission and an art lesson at the Carolina Raptor Center. See the ASC website for a full listing of activities.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Lake Norman’s two newly elected state legislators, Rep. Christy Clark and Sen. Natasha Marcus, are the speakers. Tickets include a full breakfast at The Peninsula Club. (SOLD OUT).
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the CPCC Huntersville campus.
Certified arborist Brian Frierson will discuss tree management for a healthy environment. 7 p.m. at St. Peter by-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Denver.
Musical by Si Kahn is on tour nationwide, reminding audiences of how powerful one person can be in service to the betterment of others. Jan. 10-26 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Friday, Jan. 25
The Cain Center for the Arts helps bring us visual arts experiences.
In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must decide whether to remain with the pack or return to the human world from which he was born. Jan. 25-Feb. 3 at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
Davidson College alumnus and drummer Michael Glaser joins the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
Saturday, Jan. 26
One-day workshops on “Landscape With Acrylics” and “Self Portraits With Graphite.” 9 a.m.-noon at the Cornelius Arts Center.
Come and co-create with artists Crista Cammaroto, Tom Delaney and Ali Donohue. Artist Leigh Anne Carter will sign her books and teach an art lesson at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Bluegrass gospel group Golden Valley Crusaders and Southern gospel group Eternal Vision will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Living Word Ministries in Lowesville.
Sunday, Jan. 27
Carolina Xtreme Lacrosse is offering a free youth lacrosse clinic for boys and girls in grades K-5 who live in Cornelius. Pre-registration required. 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Cornelius Elementary School.
Violinist Joseph Meyer and pianist David Gilliland present a program featuring the music of Dede, Foss, Gershwin, Ravel, Vieuxtemps, and Davidson composer Mary Armistead-Jones. Free. 3-4:30 p.m. in the Tyler-Tallman Hall at Davidson College.
Monday, Jan. 28
Preschoolers and homeschoolers ages 3 and up will enjoy a variety of mixed-media projects. Children 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per hour per child. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Thursdays at the Cornelius Arts Center.
Learn 19th-century cooking techniques as you prepare a meal in the plantation kitchen. Ages 9 and up. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Six-week low-impact class for adults 50 and up. 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Fitness by Jeri in Cornelius.
Tuesday, Jan. 29
Learn to reach customers using a free business listing, search engine optimization and online advertising. 8:30-10 a.m. at The Hurt Hub in Davidson.
The track at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius will be open and lighted for public use from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through February 2019.
Wednesday, Jan. 30
“Eyes See Far, Hands Too Short to Reach” features videos, performances and installations from the last decade by Hiwa K, a German-Kurdish artist whose work explores the body, identity, music and play. Open through March 1 at the Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College.
Thursday, Jan. 31
Meet local celebrity columnist and podcast host Tommy Tomlinson. 7-8 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Zoe and Cloyd combine original folk, old-time, bluegrass and country in a wonderfully original tapestry. 7:30-9 p.m. at Davidson College.
Friday, Feb. 1
Jennifer Gonzalez, famed author and podcaster of “Cult of Pedagogy,” will provide this year’s keynote address at “Fresh Take: Strategies of Student Success.” More than 70 workshops are available. Feb. 1 at the Community School of Davidson.
In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must decide whether to remain with the pack or return to the human world from which he was born. Jan. 25-Feb. 3 at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
Saturday, Feb. 2
Meet Kathleen Fitzgerald, author of “Solo: A Celebration of Women on Their Own.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Author and recently retired financial planner Dan Gallagher will share readings from his new book, “The Secrets of Successful Financial Planning.” 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
