A jazz and artist fest entitled “Spread the Love” is scheduled for Friday, February 24 from 7-10pm at the Homewood Suites in Davidson to benefit three local nonprofits: the Community School of Davidson, the Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) and the Ada Jenkins Center.

Russ Gavitt, Davidson resident and photographer of nature scenes, conceived the idea while speaking with Roy Alexander, the executive director of the DLC.  “I really wanted to make a donation to support these groups, and thought it would be much more effective to create an event as a fund raiser.  That’s how this jazz and art fest was born.” says Gavitt.

Attendees will be able to hear jazz music, provided by the ensemble Night Shift, led by Richard Woods.  Art by a variety of artists will be displayed for sale, and guests will be able to enjoy food and wine. “It should be a really fun evening for couples, ladies, college students, anyone!” comments Gavitt. In addition to Russ and Nancy Gavitt, nature photographers for their business, Natural Images, Janelle Sorenson, maker of semi-precious stone jewelry, Janet Johnson, potter, Susan Bailey, a fine art and floral photographer, Nell Landers, nationally-recognized oil and pastel artist, Mary Luke, award-winning watercolor artist, and Flavia Lovatelli, paper and plastic weaving artist, will all be present that evening.