The Davidson art scene has been busy in the last few weeks without The Davidsonian. Live music, art sales and student music galore—there has been an abundance of entertainment for the community to participate in and enjoy. Here’s what you missed…
Winterfest
On Jan. 25th, Union Board hosted its annual Winterfest in the Alvarez Student Union. The event included a performance by student band Fool’s Errand, Charlotte artist John Hardy, and upcoming indie artist Eliza McLamb. Jayson Rivera ‘27, who plays rhythm guitar for Fool’s Errand, thought the event was a success. “Everything Union Board did to ensure it ran smoothly provided me (and other performers) with a really quality experience. Everything from the decorations to Tech Services’ audio mixing truly elevated the night,” he described.
Rivera also appreciated getting to watch the other acts of the night and even have the chance to know them. “The other performers were class acts as well, I was able to get to know John Hardy between sets and he was a great guy.”
For many Davidson music enthusiasts, seeing singer-songwriter Eliza McLamb was a highlight of the night, especially for Victoria Spadacenta ‘27. “Eliza McLamb is actually one of my favorite artists and this was my third time seeing her live which is awesome,” Spadacenta gushed. Students even got to meet her at the merchandise booth after the performance. Whether there to support friends or discover a new artist, those at Winterfest were not disappointed.
Tiny DACE
Just over a week later on Feb. 2nd, Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) hosted their third Tiny DACE concert in their studio. The event, inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, creates a space for student musicians to play in a relaxed atmosphere. The event showcased student musicians Luca Lovrich ‘25 and Victor Jacobs ‘26, both of whom took turns playing original songs and covers on their guitars for the audience.
Harris Huber ‘27 thoroughly enjoyed the event.
“I thought the performances were really good and played to the strengths of the space really well,” Huber stated. “The small setting makes the performance a lot more intimate. It felt like a switch up from normal music performances at Davidson, which was a pleasant surprise.” Keep an eye out for future Tiny DACE performances and try to snag a spot to watch these student artists showcase their talent.
WALT Dayz
As the semester progressed, WALT 1610 hosted their popular WALT Dayz student art sale at Summit Coffee Outpost (Nummit) on Feb. 7. The event raised funds for WALT and in support of recent wildfire relief in Los Angeles. The event showcased student art and even an auction of student creations and goody baskets from local small businesses—a new feature for the fundraiser.
One of the sellers, Rose Cecchi ‘27, crafted unique, colorful collages and sold them at the event. “I loved selling at WALT Dayz. It gives smaller artists like me an opportunity to share my work with Davidson for a good cause.”
Courtney Lassiter ‘27 helped organize the new auction feature of WALT Dayz and added an entertaining twist to the experience.“I made up this character called Senator TJ Piddlewanks, who I channeled as I was doing the auction. We wanted to recreate the funny vibe of a live auction,” she explained. “We auctioned off three baskets of donated goods from local businesses as well as one of Finny’s [a featured student artist] paintings, and it was overall a really successful event. The live auction was both hilarious and a great way to raise funds for both causes.”
Recap
The first three weeks of arts at Davidson have brought entertainment and excitement. From live music to local musicians to showcases of student art and talent, these events have certainly set the stage for an excellent semester for the arts.
Josie Swain ‘27 is an English major from Atlanta, GA and can be reached for comment at [email protected].
