Davidson College Events

January 15 – February 26 – Art Exhibition

The Van Every/Smith Galleries of the Belk Visual Arts Center has organized the first survey exhibition of works on paper by contemporary American artist Robert Lazzarini. The fifty works on display parallel concepts explored in his sculptural work and includes three limited-edition woodcut prints based on a 15th century German manuscript leaf. The exhibition will be accompanied by a full-color catalogue that includes an interview with Robert Lazzarini by renowned artist Chuck Close. Lazzarini will speak about his work during an opening reception on January 14 (Saturday) at 6:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. There is no charge to attend. The gallery is open to the public from 10-5 weekdays and noon-4 on weekends. For more information, please call 704.894.2519.

January 18 through 24 – The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Davidson Community Players and Davidson College theatre department present “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” retold by Rupert Barber Jr., Professor Emeritus of Theatre, for children and families. Performances are in the Black Box Theatre of Cunningham Fine Arts Building on January 18-20 (7 pm), January 21 (10:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm), January 22 (2:30 pm and 4:30 pm), and January 23-24 (7 pm). General admission is $5. Tickets can be reserved from 9 am to noon beginning January 16. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as the performances generally sell out. Call the Davidson Community Players at 704.892.7953.

January 21 (Saturday) – Artist Series

The Davidson College C. Shaw Smith Artist Series presents the dance company, “Diavolo.” Dancers cavort with larger-than-life structures in artistic, risk-taking, and physically demanding performances. The presentation will be held in the Duke Family Performance Hall at 8:00 p.m. Call 704.894.2135 or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets for reservations and information.

January 23 – February 4 – Royal Shakespeare Company Residency Program

The Company returns to Davidson with “Infinite Variety: Love and Family in Shakespeare.” The two-week educational residency with RSC Learning will comprise programs and workshops for the college and greater community that will center on educational, personal, and historical aspects of love and family as expressed in the works and time of William Shakespeare. The RSC at Davidson partnership began in 2002 and will continue through 2008 with educational and performance residencies. Although this year’s calendar of events will not include performances as in 2005, the events and forums present a rare community opportunity. For more information contact Bethany Prestigiacomo, Director of Artist Residency Programs, by phone at 704.894.2115 or via e-mail at rscdavidson@davidson.edu. Visit www.davidson.edu and click on the appropriate icon under “News and Events” for a complete schedule of activities open to the public.

This list does not include all events or opportunities offered by Davidson College each month, but does include activities felt to be of general interest or value.

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Basketball

Jan. 7: Wofford* 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 10: The Citadel* 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 21: Georgia Southern* 2:00 P.M.
Jan. 27: Elon* 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 29: Princeton 7:00 P.M.
Feb. 4: Western Carolina* 1:00 P.M.

Basketball

Jan. 7: Western Carolina* 2:00 P.M.
Jan. 14: Georgia Southern* 2:00 P.M.
Jan. 17 Elon* 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 28 UNC Greensboro* 2:00 P.M.
February 6: Chattanooga* 7:00 P.M.