Featured Events in Davidson in May, 2025 (July Updated)

PLEASE NOTE: Because this event is general admission, reserving a ticket does not guarantee a place to sit! Plan to arrive early to grab a seat. Standing room will be available if all seats are claimed. Doors open at 6:30 PM. We’re closing out WDAV's 2024-2025 Small Batch Concert Series with a soul-stirring evening of music featuring classical guitar virtuoso Alan Mearns! Join us at Free Range Brewing Thursday, May 8 at 7 PM to hear a captivating mix of familiar and newer gems for classical guitar, including many of Mearns’ own arrangements and original works. Sit back and savor the sounds of J.S. Bach, Isaac Albeniz, and more as we toast to another wonderful season of Small Batch concerts. This season, we've also introduced Pay-What-You-Can tickets. When you choose a ticket price of $20 or more, you'll get a Small Batch pint glass filled with the delicious Free Range beverage of your choice. ______________________________________________________ Support for the Small Batch Concert Series comes from Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates and Terpening Law. ABOUT ALAN MEARNS Alan Mearns was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He began his musical studies with the classical violin at age five, switching to the guitar at age ten. Moving to the United States in his late teens, he studied classical guitar performance at Appalachian State University (where he held the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship) and as a graduate assistant at Austin Peay State University (where he received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award, 2003). As a classical guitarist and composer, he has performed and presented masterclasses and lectures at significant venues in the US and the UK; recent appearances include Yale University, Royal Irish Academy of Music Dublin, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, University of North Texas, New York Classical Guitar Society, Dallas Classical Guitar Society, Allegro Concert Series Fort Worth, Columbus Guitar Society, Rochester Classical Guitar Society NY, Aguado Series Washington DC, Appalachian Guitar Festival, Tosco Music Festival NC, Western Piedmont Symphony Community Concerts, among others. ​​​​ His recent Bach recording received wide praise and entered the Billboard Classical Music Chart at No. 8. His forthcoming release, Lorca, deals with his innovative arrangements of Spanish music. He also has extensive experience as performer-composer in a wide range of non-classical music genres, including contemporary-traditional Irish music and popular Americana alternative-folk music (under the pseudonym Yes The Raven), along with extensive experience as studio musician, arranger, and producer. Among his 12 CD recordings, he has recorded four solo CDs as songwriter Yes The Raven, two CDs as band-leader with Airspace, a recording of Irish music with The Belfast Boys (with his long-time collaborator, the well-known Irish poet Adrian Rice), and others. His musical activities as song-writer-performer, composer, and classical guitarist have resulted in numerous magazine and radio coverage (including recent interview performances for NPR Classical, BBC Sounds UK, Radio Ulster, Guitar Salon International Los Angeles), video interviews and podcasts, and a recent video feature by YouTube influencer Rick Beato (which has received almost 500K views). He also enjoys significant activity as a poet; recent readings of his upcoming collection Into The Fields include the Seamus Heaney Center at Queens University Belfast, among other venues. Learn more about Alan Mearns at alanmearns.com. Information Source: WDAV Classical Public Radio | eventbrite

Discover the captivating memoir "The Rest of Our Lives" by Judy Goldman at Main Street Books in Davidson. Join the author on May 22, 2025, as she shares her deeply personal reflections at this special event. Located at 126 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036, this literary gathering offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate narratives that shape our existence. Admission is free, making it accessible to all who wish to explore the profound themes within Goldman's work. Don't miss this chance to engage with a powerful story that resonates with the human experience.

Mark your calendars for an enlightening evening with Katherine Scott Crawford, author of "The Miniaturist's Assistant," at Main Street Books in Davidson. Delve into the world of historical fiction on May 27, 2025, at 126 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the author and gain insight into the captivating narrative. Admission is free, making it accessible to all literature enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to connect with a talented writer and explore the intricacies of their latest work.