Davidson College Events
“Looking Forward / Looking Back” - Van Every/Smith Galleries, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center – In honor of the community-wide celebration of Romare Bearden’s 100th birthday, the Van Every/Smith Galleries are proud to present the work of acclaimed sculptor Kendall Buster, selected artist for the major commission for Romare Beardon Park (Charlotte’s Third Ward), and emerging mixed-media artist Chris Watts.
August 26 – October 26 – Kendall Buster (Van Every Gallery) – This renowned artist is best known for her sculptures and public works that explore the idea of “biological architecture.” Inspired by microscopic organisms and cellular structures, Buster realizes these natural forms at colossal scales with high-tech fabrics and a matrix of modular armatures.
August 26 – October 26 – Chris Watts (Smith Gallery) – A native of North Carolina, this emerging artist grew up with his grandparents in the racially progressive city of San Diego. He later returned to Charlotte to study art, where he continues to live and work. Watts remixes imagery from vintage popular culture magazines with paint and collage to comment on the peculiar nature of his present-day social reality in the American south.
The Every/Smith Galleries are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Programs are free and the public is welcome. For information, call 704.894.2519.
2011-2012 C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series –Tickets are on sale now. Buy a subscription package for all five performances and save over 30% of the cost. Tickets (single-performance): General Public - $20; Faculty/Staff - $15. For ticket information, call 704.894.2135.
September 16 (Friday) – “Steep Canyon Rangers” – Smith 900 Room (8:00 p.m.) – The past year has taken this group to new heights. In March 2011, the band released its first collaborative record with Steve Martin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Chart.
September 30 ((Friday) – “The Second City”- Duke Family Performance Hall (8:00 p.m.) – Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world’s best and brightest. Their alumni list reads like a who’s who of American comedy.
September 11 (Sunday) – Tyler-Tallman Hall (3:00 p.m.) -2011-2012 Concert Series, “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” – Davidson welcomes back the outstanding trio of Alan Black, principal cellist for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, violinist Rosemary Furniss, and pianist Dana Protopopescu for an encore performance as they open the Concert Series season. Tickets may be purchased online, by calling 704.894.2135, in person at the Union Box Office (Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), or at the door. Subscribe to all four performances of the Concert Series and receive a discount!
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.
Davidson College Sports Calendar
MEN’S VARSITY (Home Games):
Football
Sept. 10: Lenoir-Rhyne 7:00 P.M.
Sept. 24: Johnson C. Smith 7:00 P.M.
Soccer
Sept. 9: Detroit Mercy (Adidas Classic) 7:00 P.M.
Sept. 11: Gardner-Webb (Adidas Classic) 7:00 P.M.
Sept. 14: Winthrop 7:00 P.M.
Oct. 4: No. 12 Duke 7:00 P.M.
WOMEN’S VARSITY (Home Games):
Soccer
Sept. 2: East Carolina 7:00 P.M.
Sept. 4: UNC Wilmington 2:00 P.M.
Sept. 18: Charlotte 7:00 P.M.
Sept. 30: Elon * 7:00 P.M.
Oct. 2: UNCG * 2:00 P.M.
* Conference Games
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Track is underway. Women’s Varsity Volleyball and Field Hockey are in season. Don’t miss the action by the Wildcats!
For a full schedule of all sports and athletic events, go to www.davidson.edu and click on "Athletics". For ticket information, call 704.894.2375.
The Oak Row Report is a monthly compilation of public events at Davidson College. To receive this publication at no cost, contact News Director Bill Giduz, Office of College Communications, at 704.894.2244. You may also access the events calendar at www.davidson.edu.
