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A Wedding Story

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edding stories are like birth stories . . . no two are alike and chances are, things did not go exactly as planned!

This was the case with my own wedding.

From the start, it was destined for a few hiccups. We had no money for a wedding planner and absolutely no idea what we were doing. We opted to have both the ceremony and reception at a bed and breakfast in Asheville, and we thought that would make things easier. We were wrong.

We arrived at the inn the night before the wedding to find that the entire backyard where the ceremony was supposed to take place was in a shambles.

The grass had been completely ripped up. My soon-to-be husband had a panic attack on the spot. We were reassured that sod would be laid down and everything back in place by the morning of the wedding. It was closer to a few hours before the ceremony before the work was done.

The afternoon of the wedding, I was supposed to go to a salon with my bridesmaids to get hair and nails done. One of the wedding guests asked to go with us. She wasn’t in the wedding, but her husband was, so I said fine, if she could be ready to go in 10 minutes. She then proceeded

to get into an argument with her husband (they were newlyweds at the time, and they divorced many years ago), putting us behind for the appointment. She never apologized and my maid of honor had tried to surprise me with a massage, which I took in place of getting a manicure because I couldn’t do both with the time crunch. How we didn’t get a speeding ticket on our way back to the inn, I’ll never know. I had less than an hour to get ready for the ceremony.

Once the tent was delivered and the innkeepers placed some large potted yellow chrysanthemums near the altar, things were looking a little . . . funereal. So much so that my husband’s uncle kept loudly making wisecracks about it. A few family members had a little too much fun with the open bar, leaving me concerned about their

capability to drive back to the hotel where they were staying.

My parents had ended up driving in from Texas with their dog (who was really my dog that they cared for until we had an apartment where we could care for him, long story). Most of my family had also traveled in for the wedding so they couldn’t watch the dog, either. He stayed with us at the bed and breakfast because it happened to be pet friendly. Of course, he had a medical emergency the night before the wedding, so we were caring for a sick dog in our room after the reception ended. Yeah, that happened.

I remember getting up before dawn the next morning to drive to the Charlotte airport so we could leave for our honeymoon, and I had never felt so relieved to be getting on a plane in my life. It was definitely a day we’ll never forget.

The good news is that my wedding took place 20 years ago this September . . . but plans are underway for an anniversary getaway this summer while the kids are in camp. Counting down the days!

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Contents March vol. 14 No. 3

26 Young Leaders Boy Scouts helped Braeden Coughlin find a future with science and math

28 Thoughts from the Man Cave Charting the waters with Freedom Boat Club’s new captain.

30 Picture Perfect Readers submit their favorite wedding photos

38 Game On Davidson professor’s MARCH 2020

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17 CynTucci’s Bakery covers everything from weddings to everyday celebrations

18 For the Long Run — Davidson Village

Inn owners realize a dream 20 years in the making

20 Live Like a Native —Immerse yourself in culture at the 8th annual Celtic Festival

21 Rustic & Main’s hand-crafted rings become treasured heirlooms

23 Bet You Didn’t Know — A brief history

Local nonprofit helps girls live with the courage to lead

Lake Spaces

How we live at the lake

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Couple designs home in Trilogy Lake Norman using inspiration from their travels

to Know

How can balloon art elevate your party décor?

32 N avigators

of Huntersville

70 On the Circuit What’s happening 72 Renee Wants

Get ideas for wedding planning in Lake Norman.

Movers, shakers and more at the lake

fencing documentary receives critical aclaim

at Lake Norman this month

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Dine + Wine

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

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42 L KN Nuptials

Carissa and Eli Tyson find happy ever after at historic Mooresville venue

Red wine with fish at Huntersville’s Antico

64 On Tap

First time brewery owners in Cornelius have history on their side

66 Nibbles + Bites

Barrel & Fork breaks new ground in old space

65 In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan Sweet potato cheesy herb fritatta

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Couple designs home in Trilogy Lake Norman using inspiration from their travels

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Sinfully Delicious

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pon entering the New York style bakery, CynTucci’s, it’s certainly the aroma that hits you first. The sweet combination of butter and sugar envelops the air and makes it impossible to walk out the door without a sampling of their many pastries and Italian style cookies. CynTucci’s is conveniently located on Main Street in Mooresville and aside from being a popular destination for the occasional baked good, is a top-tier option for wedding cakes.

The owners Joe and Cynthia Torcasso have a lifetime of experience in bakeries.

The two share an endearing story—meeting years ago and joining forces as friends, and tying the knot in late 2019. Their recent celebration doesn’t end there—the two celebrated the five-year anniversary of their successful business just several weeks ago. Joe remarks “we’re lucky that we’ve had a line from the day we opened our doors.”

Wondering where the name CynTucci’s originated? Cyn, for Cynthia and Tucci because Joe happens to have an uncanny resemblance to actor Stanley Tucci.

The bakery is an approachable option for wedding cakes that won’t break the bank. The options are endless when it comes to flavors and design. Couples are encouraged by Joe and Cynthia to book a cake tasting consultation where they can review inspiration photos, discuss their wedding cake

Joe and Cynthia Torcasso create custom wedding cakes at CynTucci’s New York Style Bakery in Mooresville along with other pastries and cookies.

vision, and of course—taste lots of cake. Make sure to come with an appetite.

If you’re looking to purchase a cake for a popular wedding date, securing a baker around six months out is not unheard of. Wedding cakes range from elegant and intricately piped fondant cakes to simple and classic buttercream creations, all of which will wow guests.

Photos of past wedding cakes flank the walls of the bakery,

showcasing the bakers’ obvious talent. Couples need not worry about transport, CynTucci’s is happy to handle the delivery of your precious baked goods to your wedding destination.

Inspired by its Northern roots, CynTucci’s is also widely popular for their Venetian dessert bars—a large presentation of pastries, cookies, cakes, and coffee to be enjoyed by wedding guests

after the dinner hour. Even without impending nuptials, Lake Norman residents have found Cyntucci’s to be their go-to for birthday celebrations, holidays, and everyday cravings. — By Lara Tumer, Photography courtesy of Melissa Cockman Photography

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For the Long Run

The Next Chapter

Owners of the Davidson Village Inn Realize a Dream 20 Years in the Making

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Mariano and Caroline Doble purchased Davidson Village Inn in October 2017.

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or Mariano and Caroline Doble, becoming owners of the Davidson Village Inn was the culmination of a dream. They met in Miami while working at the Fontainebleau Hilton and found they had other things in common. Both held degrees in hotel management, and both shared a common aspiration: to own and operate an inn.

After wedding in 1994, they relocated multiple times and

shifted into other careers. Over the next twenty-five years, they lived in fifteen homes and nine cities from the U.S to the Caribbean and Latin America.

By 2017, their daughter, the middle child of three, was visiting college campuses. At one university, a member of the staff asked her, “What’s your dream?” Mariano paused, then turned to Caroline, “When are we going to pursue our dream?”

They hadn’t discussed the idea

for over two decades, but her reply was automatic: “You mean the inn?”

They started looking, and within four days, they heard the Davidson Village Inn was on the market. Mariano’s sister lives in Raleigh, and they had visited North Carolina many times. His sister’s colleague spoke highly of the area, and they decided it was an option worth exploring. After looking at the property and the town, they described it as “one of

the most pleasant, welcoming, and authentic communities we’ve ever been to.”

In October 2017, the deal was official. As they worked to settle into their new roles as innkeepers, they also viewed getting involved in the community as critical, and they were committed to doing that “in a hands-on way.” Both became active members of the Rotary Club and joined in events benefitting the Ada Jenkins Center. They are sponsors of multiple area programs including Davidson College Athletics, Davidson Community Players, Davidson Farmers Market, and events benefitting the Davidson Lands Conservancy.

The couple got right to work creating unique amenities for their guests. Among the perks that come with staying at the inn is a ten percent discount off meals at twelve area restaurants, including Kindred, Mestizo, and Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary tickets to performances at four of the biggest Davidson College basketball games, all the college’s football games, and theatre productions by the Davidson Community Players on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Has their dream lived up to expectations? “The community has embraced us with open arms,” say the Dobles, “it’s better than expected.” — By Elizabeth Watson Chaney, Photography by Jamie Cowles

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armhouse-style wooden signs are still all the rage in home décor, and at places like Nailed It D.I.Y. Studio in Mooresville, couples can make signs specifically with their wedding dates or create signs to be used in the actual wedding as props.

The studio has a variety of designs you can choose from, and prices range from $46 for a 14”x14” sign to $125 for a larger, personalized 27”x48”. If you’re looking for a wooden sign to rent rather than make for your wedding ceremony or reception, owner Melinda Dutcher says Nailed It D.I.Y. Studio can help out with that, too. Choose from solid wood table numbers ($5 each) to a 27”x48” welcome sign ($20) to guestbook signs and seating charts.

Visit the studio and browse through their catalog to get ideas for your own designs to make or rent. — By Renee Roberson, photo courtesy of Melinda Dutcher

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ark your calendar now for two days of fun festivities at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville with the 8th Annual Celtic Festival on March 14-15. This festival promises performances by Celtic musicians and dancers, bagpipers, historic encampments and Warriors in action. Admire the work of weavers, spinners, artisans, blacksmiths, leatherworkers, bakers and more. Food trucks and craft breweries will also be on site throughout the festival.

Advance tickets for the festival are $9 for ages 13 and older; $8 for ages 6-12 years and for 62 and older. Children ages 5 and under and members are

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Because of the popularity of this festival, event organizers have added a VIP area in the 200-year-old historic Alexander Cabin for an additional cost.

The VIP area ensures you a private tavern experience with additional entertainment by Celtic Warriors and musicians, including a variety of whiskey and other spirits tastings.

On March 14 from 6-9 p.m., attendees are also invited to celebrate the End of Droughtlander with a special after party. You can join the Frasers and MacKenzies for even more live Celtic music and dancing, prizes for the best Jamie and Claire costumes, and special food and alcohol for sale.

Visit lattaplantation.org to purchase your tickets for this year’s Celtic Festival.

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Summer, the highest priced ring they’ve created ($850) incorporated bison horn and gold. “It was pretty amazing,” she says.

Wood options for bases include maple, teak, whiskey barrels, historic rifle barrels or decks of decommissioned ships, like the U.S.S. North Carolina.

Mike and Summer also recently returned from a trip to New Jersey, where they toured the USS New Jersey battleship. The ship originally launched the year after Pearl Harbor and retired in 1991. The couple were able to bring home some of the original teak wood from her decks to use in future rings.

Mike says he feels like he’s living the dream making rings for Rustic, but he owes it to his amazing team. “While I’m the guy who kicked this thing off, there’s no way we’d be where we are without the folks that have come along for the journey. My wife, Summer, is at the top of that list,” he says. — By Karel Bond Lucander, Photography by Mike Yarbrough

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In 2015 Mike Yarbrough made his first ring from teak and whiskey barrel in his garage. As people admired his handsome rings and commissioned him to make more, Mike, a U.S. Navy veteran and former software developer, and his wife, Summer, took a leap of faith and founded Rustic & Main. Since then, their Huntersville-based business has flourished—fulfilling orders from as far away as Ontario, Great Britain and Turkey. Now Mike and 15 fellow artisans take great care to design and hand craft their stunning wooden rings with details that will make them treasured heirlooms.

To create that one-of-a-kind ring, customers have had Rustic & Main add inlay drawn from an ancestor’s gold wedding band, the walnut that a grandfather “carried in his pocket from war through daily work” and ribbon from a grandmother’s Bible.

Other popular inlays include favorite coffee grounds, rose petals and lavender.

To date, Rustic & Main has made about 13,000 rings, averaging 500 a month. Prices start at $295. According to

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ith the help of The Interior Design Society (IDS) of Charlotte, beautiful spaces will bring much-needed support to four area charities—Motor Racing Outreach, The Hendrick Family Foundation, The Dale Jr. Foundation and Operation Finally Home.

Three separate Designer Charity Showhouses, which are all located in Davidson, feature the work of 45 Charlottearea interior designers who are donating their time to create the show-worthy homes.

The builders involved in creating these custom homes are Plattner Custom Builders, Southern Cottage Corporation and Augusta Homes. Each home is estimated to be valued at $1.6+ million.

The Designer Charity Showhouses will feature builders, designers and brands who donate their time and personal money and products to create top-of-the line homes that will raise money for worthy causes. All

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A kick-off gala will take place on March 13 at The Preserve at Narrow Passage in Davidson, with interior and product designer, author and makeover tv personality Libby Langdon and Amy Earnhardt (wife of Dale

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• After WWII, nearly all the Huntersville families had at least one family member working in Charlotte—Duke Power, Bellsouth, at one of the banks, in general office work, at the hosiery mills or teaching.

• In the 1950s, the town’s first subdivision was Greenfield.

• North Mecklenburg High School opened in 1951,

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• In the 1990s, Greenfarm was the first big subdivision built on NC-73.

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hen my family first moved to the area in 2003, we initially settled in Huntersville. I remember being at a gettogether in High Point and when a friend found out we had moved to Huntersville, he told us that’s where he had grown up. He shared his memories of Exit 25, when “the only thing off that exit was the Bojangles.”

I recently stumbled across an interesting presentation on the history of Huntersville. It contained all sort of facts about the town, from which churches were founded by early settlers to which neighborhood was

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arah Tatum, a native of Davidson, has always regarded Mooresville as a strong community. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in visual arts concentrating in photography, she returned to Lake Norman to start her own business. Carolina Photo Restoration is located inside of Main Street Antiques and Design Gallery in Mooresville.

“It’s been great,” she says, referring to her Mooresville location. “It hasn’t let me down.”

Her interest in restoration work was nurtured by William Heroy, a biomedical engineering graduate of Duke University and owner of a photo restoration shop in Greensboro called Old Photo Specialist, which he’s been operating for nearly fifty years.

“I’d never really heard of photo restoration,” says Tatum, when she happened on Heroy’s shop, “but it had the word photo in it, so I was going to check it out.”

She and Heroy hit it off, and he created an internship position for her. She loved the work, and after just two months he offered her a paid position.

Tatum worked under Heroy for four years and calls it “an amazing experience.” The majority of the restoration work at Old Photo Specialist focused on photos made between 1840 and 1950, although they worked on modern images as well. She gained experience working with daguerreotypes, the first type of photographs ever produced.

These photos contain silver, she explains, which is what holds in the detail. “Even a photo that looks incredibly faded to the point where you can’t see it,” says Tatum, “nine times out of ten

Tatum learned about photo restoration from a Greensboro business owner while studying visual arts in college.

can be brought back because of the silver.”

Whether a customer’s photo is old or new, Tatum’s process starts with taking a high-quality scan. With rare exceptions such as tarnish removal, the restoration process is performed digitally. Upon completion, Tatum returns the original along with an archival-quality reproduction guaranteed not to fade. Since opening, Tatum has already welcomed customers from all over Lake Norman.

Many of them entrust her not only with their photos, but with the history associated with them. “I hear a lot of heartfelt stories,” she says, “from the images that are really close to people.”

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here is something indelible about an airshow—the roar of jet engines, the display of speed, the synchronicity of planes in flight together. For Braeden Coughlin, an air show he witnessed didn’t just grab his attention. It inspired him.

“When I was in kindergarten, I saw the Blue Angels screaming over the sky,” recalls Coughlin, 18, a Community School of Davidson senior and Eagle Scout. “Through scouting, we have a former NASA engineer who is an assistant troop leader.

He did a lot of air and space badges with us and those things stirred in me this interest.”

Now, Coughlin is facing an important decision: what’s next for him after graduation. Though he’s not certain where he’ll go to college, he knows he wants to become an engineer. In fact, in recent years, he has worked hard to build his knowledge by signing up to take online classes through the North Carolina School of Science and Math.

“I applied because that would give me the opportunity to test the waters in those courses,” he says. “North Carolina School of Science and Math allowed

me to figure out more about engineering. Career-wise, there’s nothing that I wouldn’t enjoy doing in the field. Right now, I feel like I might do something with airplanes—maybe design flying craft.”

Scouting didn’t just help inform Coughlin’s career interests; it also allowed him to develop his leadership skills.

“Scouting is the thing that has had the biggest impact on me.

I was elected to be the senior patrol leader at 14. I didn’t have the biggest basis of leadership and support. I learned a lot about myself. It required me to change things up to lead people effectively. I used to not be able to walk up on a stage and speak and now I can give speeches.

Scouting is the reason that I can show up as who I am and the way that I run my life,” says Coughlin.

His experience running cross country has also been meaningful to his development.

When Coughlin was diagnosed with asthma, he had to approach his running differently.

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or the last 25 years, I have been fortunate enough to see the lake in one form or another almost daily. I have seen it at its natural best and harshest worst.

Boats on the lake have always caught my eye, too. Fishing boats skimming across the surface on cold winter days.

Giant cabin cruisers that double as floating vacation homes.

Windsurfers. Kite surfers.

Paddle boards. Canoes. Kayaks.

Special event party charters.

More jet skis and waverunners than I can count. And once, yes, even a beached powerboat blocking lanes of the interstate one morning.

But, truth be told, in the last few years, I have started taking it all for granted. Sure, I still look at the lake as often as I can, but I don’t really appreciate the beauty that exists right in our backyard. Sometimes I wonder if it is just me or if others feel the same way, too.

Recently though, I had a conversation that shifted my mindset. I’m happy to say,

speaking with Jim Robertson, a northern New England transplant who created and is beginning a role as general manager of this area’s Freedom Boat Club of Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, reenergized me more than I could have imagined. By way of background, Robertson and his family came to the lake a few years ago to coincide with his son beginning college in South Carolina. They chose the lake for the same reasons many of us did. After spending years and years in a tightly knit community of Vermont, embedded in the snow and winter ski industry, he traded a cabin on Lake Winnipesaukee for a home near Lake Norman.

Captain Jim, a Master Captain with the United States Coast Guard, brought with him almost a youthful exuberance that came across during our conversation.

“The lake is my happy place,” he says. “It is one of the main reasons we chose to relocate here as opposed to anywhere

else, and, for me, it is freedom, family time, adventure, and exploring, too. I love everything that comes with being on the water and spending my days on the dock makes me happy.”

Working with boat club members and watching them head out on the water brings him a sense of joy. He teaches new boaters the rules of the road, navigation, and how to dock. He loves to train even the most experienced boaters on how to handle all the different types of boats in his expanding fleet. And he also enjoys seeing the transformation that comes after a family comes back in from a day on the water.

We finished our conversation by talking about sunsets, Captain Jim’s favorite time of the day. He reminded me of something I had long forgotten, how finding a quiet, westward facing position then dropping anchor and letting nature do its thing should never get old nor be taken for granted.

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arch is Women’s History Month, and a local organization is working hard to turn today’s girls into women who will make their own history.

Cornelius resident Jennifer Shiley founded See Her Lead in 2012 when she saw an opportunity to help girls in middle and high school learn

the skills to overcome obstacles and become leaders.

“As a teacher and a coach, I saw kids being affected by what was happening in their world, and it caused them to be ‘off ’ in the classroom,” says Shiley, who taught for seven years. When she couldn’t find a program to help her students, she started her own, and now serves as President and CEO of See Her Lead.

Shiley noticed that her female students were particularly affected by stress, so she set out to design a safe space for girls to gain confidence, life skills and authentic connections.

“I see the weight of the world

on girls’ shoulders, particularly girls dealing with performance pressure. I see them look around and think they’re all alone, and I know that’s not the case.”

The confidence code Research backs up Shiley’s observations. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of The Confidence Code for Girls, discovered through polling that girls’ confidence levels drop by 30 percent between the ages of 8 and 14—a much steeper decline than that experienced by boys. By age 14, the average girl was far less confident than the average boy.

The poll results also echo

what Shiley saw in her classroom: teen and tween girls are under enormous performance pressure. Between ages 12 and 13, the proportion of girls who said they were “not allowed to fail” rose from 18 to 45 percent.

Shiley and her team are tackling these trends headon, starting with the See Her Lead Annual Summit. The leadership conference takes place June 15-19 in Charlotte.

Girls spend a week developing a business idea, working with coaches, and presenting to an executive panel. The Summit is designed to equip the girls with entrepreneurial skills, confidence speaking to a group,

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“The summits have really helped me be more confident,” says Aubree Dean, a freshman at Hopewell High School.

“Shiley pushes us to go beyond what we’re scared of. She pushes me to talk in front of people, and the more I do it, the more comfortable I am.”

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See Her Lead also has monthly “Lead Groups” meetings. These are safe spaces where girls can be themselves while learning from coaches about topics like growth mindset, financial skills and emotional intelligence.

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Starting a youth leadership organization is no small feat, but Shiley isn’t one to back down from a challenge. She was just 33 when she lost her younger sister to cervical cancer and took on the role of parent to her sister’s son, who is now 14. Shiley and her partner had a second son, who is now 5, so that the two boys could grow up together.

“In what felt like overnight, I lost my sister and gained two sons,” says Shiley, who says while the experience was not in the script, it helped her embrace her purpose. Reallife events like these turn into lessons for the girls in her

Research shows the confidence level of girls can drop by 30 percent between the ages of 8-14.

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“See Her Lead is for girls who will go through real life,” says Shiley. “It won’t always feel comfortable, but it will prepare girls to live with the courage to lead.”

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Clement-Lam and his co-director used animation in the film after learning how expensive it was to purchase licenses for Olympic footage.

An accomplished sabre fencer in his own right, Clement-Lam has spent much of his life in fencing areas. His passion for the sport began when he enrolled in his first lesson at five years old. By nine years old he was competing nationally, and by age 14, he was competing at the international level. At age 16, Clement-Lam earned a spot on the US National Team and won a World Championship bronze medal

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A tale of two fencers

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t’s not every day a small college professor creates some buzz in Hollywood circles, but Luther Clement-Lam, Davidson College visiting assistant professor of film, has been on a whirlwind ride for the last year. His documentary, “Stay Close,” opened to critical acclaim at the Sundance Film festival in February 2019.

“Stay Close,” the story of Keeth Smart’s harrowing journey to the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, has won numerous awards and industry nods, including the 2020 Academy Award Shortlist for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Smart, who narrates the film, is an AfricanAmerican fencer and Olympic silver medalist from Brooklyn. “Stay Close” takes audiences through the personal tragedies Smart endured, including the loss of both parents and battling a rare form of blood cancer. The film is available for viewing via NYT OpDocs and PBS POV platforms.

Clement-Lam knew this underdog tale would resonate with others, but he never expected the documentary to garner support from Hollywood gatekeepers.

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at 17 years old.

“It’s so intense and it’s combat, but there’s also this beauty in the ability to express yourself. That level of experience is so wonderful and exhilarating,” he says. “Only one person ends the day as a victor, and that’s a valuable lesson.

You are constantly having to find a way to make your loss valuable. It’s an improving process instead of just a success.”

The Lawrence, Kan., native earned a fencing scholarship to St. John’s University in New York. In college, he volunteered as an instructor at the Peter Westbrook Foundation, a not-for-profit organization offering fencing and academic enrichment programs for inner city youth in the New York City metropolitan area. There, his path crossed once again with Smart as he trained alongside him. Clement-Lam already knew Smart from traveling

with the US National Team.

For Clement-Lam, the Peter Westbrook Foundation became a second family.

“You spend long days, six days a week for four to seven hours a day together. You get to know people well,” he says.

Clement-Lam co-directed the film with his graduate school friend, Shuhan Fan, at Northwestern University.

The heart of the film Though the documentary is about fencing, Clement-Lam says the heart of the film is about family bonds and love.

The documentary’s title, “Stay Close” refers both to keeping family ties close, as well as a fencing opponent.

“Both Shuhan and I really connected with Keeth’s story, and we really realized the core of it was the love of parents for their children. He and Erinn (Smart’s sister) were very trusting of us. They sent us

“Stay Close” chronicles the story of American fencer Keeth Smart, who lost both parents while battling a rare blood disease.

the only copies of their home videos. We needed to honor that trust.”

The documentary filmmakers spent nearly eight hours a day for over a month just pouring over home video footage and family photos for the 20-minute documentary. Animation also is used in the film because the young directors couldn’t afford incredibly expensive licenses to buy Olympic footage.

Though drawn to storytelling via the documentary art form, Clement-Lam doesn’t consider himself a journalist.

“I think of it (documentary filmmaking) in the tradition of royal portraiture. The reason for royal portraiture was to project the historical legacy. I see myself doing that through people shut out of the system or groups suppressed by it,” he says.

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Huntersville residents Eli and Carissa Tyson.

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The fall wedding ceremony took place in the Plantation Farmhouse Barn at the Historic Langtree Plantation in Mooresville.

hen Huntersville residents Carissa and Eli Tyson were scouting out venues for their October 2019 wedding, they had a few things top of mind. Carissa knew she wanted a place where she could execute her vision of a rustic farmhouse glam wedding. The couple wanted a location that was convenient to their friends and family. They also wanted a place that could accommodate both the ceremony and reception, so their guests didn’t have to drive from one location to the other. Once they visited The Historic Langtree Plantation in Mooresville for the first time, they knew instantly they had found the venue of their dreams.

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The bride and groom wanted a place that could accommodate both the ceremony and reception, so their guests didn’t have to drive from one location to the other.

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The Historic Langtree Plantation was established in 1850, and Dr. Henry Yeoman Mott built the farmhouse that still stands on the property after serving in the Civil War. Dr. Mott’s medical practice extended over Lincoln and Iredell counties and part of northern Mecklenburg County.

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The Wedding Planner

The couple got engaged in October 2018 and began actively looking for venues about four months after that. They utilized the services of a wedding planner, Lindsay DeFaber of Lindsay DeFaber Celebrations out of Charlotte to help make sure every detail of the day ran seamlessly. Eli, who has a project management background, says the whole process from start to finish was low stress and he attributes that to the work of DeFaber.

A Hidden Gem

The buildings on the grounds of the plantation offered the couple and their guests ample amenities.

The wedding party used the 160-year-old plantation house to get ready for the ceremony, and the 5,000-square-foot house was spacious enough to give the bride, groom and members of the wedding party separate areas.

The ceremony took place in the

Guests were treated to a buffet-style dinner from Family Catering Services in Huntersville.

Venue: Historic Langtree Plantation

Caterer: Family Catering Services in Huntersville An assortment of desserts added to the evening festivities.

Plantation Farmhouse Barn that is large enough to seat 250 people. Majestic barn doors provide a perfect entrance for the walk down the aisle. The Plantation Stone Lodge, which is constructed of large Carolina boulders, was the perfect spot for a cocktail hour. The Plantation Stable Pavilion was the home of their buffet dinner.

“One of the things I also loved about the site is the lush evergreens and how the property is kept in pristine condition,” says Carissa. “It was still so green. It was great for pictures.

The buildings on the property are gorgeous and offer plenty of photo opportunities.”

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works with three caterers in the area to maintain a level of excellence, and Carissa and Eli chose Family Catering Services in Huntersville for the dinner.

There was plenty of room in the banquet hall for a live band to kick things up a notch during the festivities.

Eli calls the property “a hidden gem.” Having grown up in the area, he’d never been to the Historic Langtree Plantation until their first visit there. He was pleasantly surprised at how conveniently such a beautiful property was to all of their guests and many people who attended the wedding had never been there before, which was an added bonus.

Band: Brooke Lee Photographer: Stephanie Smith with Photographs by Stephanie Videographer: Marc Huge with Huge Wedding Films

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lanning a wedding can be tedious and expensive, which is why Visit Lake Norman (VLN) offers wedding services to help make your big day one to remember.

The best part? These wedding services are offered at absolutely no cost. Whether you need help in finding the perfect venue or need assistance in finding the right vendors, VLN can provide a helping hand. Let them ease the headache of finding the ideal venue by sharing with you their Lake Norman Weddings Comprehensive Venue Guide.

Whether you’re looking for a waterfront venue, a setting with a little more history or a country club, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this handy

guide.

Logistics can be one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding. VLN can assist with securing hotel accommodations. Their hotel lead process involves a great partnership with area hotels arranging room blocks at discounted rates. When your accommodations are secured, you’re entitled to special Lake Norman branded wedding bags for your traveling friends and family.

VLN also has a list of preferred caterers to provide the perfect food for your big day, a round-up of the best ways to experience Lake Norman and suggestions for restaurants that can accommodate larger groups.

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Lakeside weddings are always a hit.

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Contact Rodrigo Carreon with Visit Lake Norman at (704) 987-3300 or rcarreon@ lakenorman.org for more information on how to make your wedding planning a “piece of cake.”

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Alan and Elaine Morgenstern chose to build their home based on the “Captivate” model in Trilogy Lake Norman.

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laine and Alan Morgenstern bid the west coast goodbye and said hello to the shores of Lake Norman in Denver. After falling in love with Trilogy Lake Norman, the 55+ community, in just one day, the world travelers have made themselves a unique home base.

Trilogy’s amenities, including a restaurant, wine bar, tennis courts, nature trails and more was certainly part of the appeal for the Morgensterns.

Elaine says “We love cruising, and living in Trilogy is like being on a cruise ship. There are many activities, social get togethers, a wonderful clubhouse where we take classes, go swimming in the beautiful indoor pool, see shows, and dine for brunch on the weekends.”

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The couple, who have children and grandchildren nearby, purchased a lot during their first visit.

While based on the model, ‘Captivate,’ the Morgensterns have certainly made it their own.

The home is right-sized for the couple at approximately 3,200 square feet with more than a few tweaks to the original floorplan. The open living concept allows for natural light to travel from the back wooded area and terrace through to the front of the home. And, the homeowners’ passion for art and collectables brings light to other areas of the house especially in the kitchen.

Let there be light

“Since we love art and ‘the more unusual,’ we found an art gallery in Sausalito, Calif. featuring artists who work in lighting,” says Elaine.

“We made a fabulous find of a floor lamp perfect for the library space, and three lights for the kitchen island.

We purchased the one-ofa-kind lights along with a wall sconce that we thought would work well in our entry foyer.”

The kitchen has ample storage for the gadgets the couple has collected during 47 years of marriage; after closing, one of the first things they did was bring in Shelf Genie to convert the majority of the shelves to pullout drawers, making it much easier to access everything.

They also hired Reliable Cabinetry to take the cabinets to the ceiling, and close in the space around the fridge, as Elaine hates the look of a “pushed-in” refrigerator.

Another area that breaks from the mold is the wine and music space. Officially designated as a sunroom on the plans, the Morgensterns needed somewhere to unwind and relax, and a place for their baby grand piano.

The owners found a wine barrel sink cabinet, and added a ‘stone cave look’ for the backsplash. They also have an enviable ‘wine machine’

that dispenses both red and white wines at the ideal temperature, and a Bosch coffee machine.

Rooms for all members of the family

The Morgensterns found the three lights over the island at a gallery in Sausalito, Calif.

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The home includes an office for Alan, originally dedicated as a bedroom, and it has a full bath.

Artwork sourced from Chicago’s summer Old Town Art Show adds interest to the room and signals a departure from standard office décor.

Follow the leopard print carpet upstairs and you’ll find the theater room displaying personal treasures from the couple’s African safari, including one of Elaine’s animal photographs enlarged and attached to acoustic panels to keep the sound in the room.

Perfectly poised to watch a show, the giraffes look over the five theatre-style red-leather chairs.

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The Morgensterns worked with an landscape architect to create a serene outdoor area.

There’s another fireplace on the screened-porch, and outdoors the owners built a terrace. With a section of artificial turf for their two pups, Elaine and Alan focused on making sure their backyard view from their

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master bedroom was serene and private.

Inspiration for the outdoor area came from the couple’s trip to China and they worked with a landscape architect on plantings, lighting and a custom water feature to create a Zen-like atmosphere.

Lit by lanterns, large rectangular shaped pavers lead to a firepit and a sitting wall which increases the entertaining area. The space is decorated with a fish sculpture that the couple found while visiting Portugal.

It certainly is home sweet home for the couple, “We’ve met so many great people living here over the last year and a half. My husband plays pickleball almost every morning; things to do here are boundless,” says Elaine.

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window treatments, so the couple can sip on a drink from the old-fashioned Coke fridge and enjoy a movie.

Also on this level is the grandchildren’s playroom.

Anchored by an orange door that leads to Wonderland (A.K.A attic storage), ‘Buttercup,’ the solid wood rocking horse purchased in Davidson, is as whimsical as the artwork on the walls purchased during a trip to Australia.

The bathrooms also got an upgrade after the couple moved in, including custom tile and mirrors around the fireplace, and a heated bathroom floor and tile mosaic rug in the master bath.

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Red Wine with Fish is Just as Good as White at Antico’s

alk into Huntersville’s Antico Italian Restaurant and you immediately sense that you’re in for a treat; at least I did. Antico just has the look and feel of an authentic Italian restaurant—not to mention the aroma. Basically, my needs at an Italian restaurant are simple, a good pasta dish and a glass of Italian wine to go along with it. But things got a little more complex—I’ll explain in a little bit.

My first impressions were confirmed when I glanced over the wine list. I was definitely in the mood for a tasty wine and I zeroed in on a Ripassa from the Valpolicella region in the northeast of Italy. “Valpolicella” roughly translates into “The Valley of Many Cellars,” which makes the region very attractive to me.

It’s impossible to understand Ripassa wine without understanding its “big brother,” Amarone. With Amarone, bunches of grapes are not pressed right away, the way they would be for a normal wine. As with several other Italian wines, grapes are left to dry on straw mats for three to four months. What drying does is concentrate the remaining sugars and flavors of the grapes. Most important, it increases the ratio of grape skins to juice bringing in deeper flavors to the wine that’s to result.

Ripassa is kind of like an Amarone on training wheels—it’s often called a “baby Amarone.” To make Ripassa wine, the leftover grape skins and seeds from the fermentation of Amarone are added to a batch of regular Valpolicella wines for a period of extended maceration. The leftover stuff provides an additional food source for the Valpolicella yeasts.

That brings in additional tannins, colors and other attributes that build up the strength of the wine.

So, I was all set. I had a great wine picked out and all I had to do

was figure out what robust pasta dish was to join it. That’s when the complexity kicked in. Our very knowledgeable server described, in mouth-watering detail, the special of the day, a flounder piccata. The dilemma I was in was that the flounder piccata was a little on the light side for the Ripassa. What should I forego, the wine or the temptation provided by our server?

I decide to throw caution to the winds in the interest of enjoyment. I ordered a bottle of Ripassa and the special of the day. I fully expected the wine police to come rushing into the restaurant, whistles blowing and twelve-inch rulers at the ready for knuckle rapping. They didn’t.

Maybe because they overheard me explaining my dichotomy to our server and getting his understanding and approval.

Anyway, someone told me that manufacturers are not making twelve-inch rulers any longer.

I had a blast. I put culinary symmetry aside and replaced it with individual pleasures. The flounder was superb and, of course, I enjoyed the wine. Only white wine with fish dishes is a myth, anyway. Many fish and seafood dishes can be paired beautifully with a red wine. I was pushing the envelope a little with a powerful wine and a pretty light dish, but each was delightful and they didn’t really interfere with each other.

I consider this meal a starting point—actually, two of them. I’ve got the powerful wine to pair with one of my traditional Italian dishes and I’ve got the lighter dish and a host of other wines to pair with it. That sounds, to me, as a wonderful path forward.

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by Aaron Garcia | photography by Aaron Garcia

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ith Lost Worlds Brewing, David Hamme wants to create a brewery that has the feel of “an explorers’ club of yesteryear.” Think globes, artifacts, maps with little flags stuck into them—the type of place where Indiana Jones and Marco Polo would tip a few back while listening to Hiram Brigham’s tales of discovering Machu Picchu.

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Hamme wants Lost Worlds to be discovered for making really good beer.

An exploratory beer menu

“For me, this is kind of a culmination of all these loves: history, travelling, adventure, treasure hunts and, of course, beer,” says Hamme, who explains he’s always had an interest in faraway places.

Since hiking around South America after grad school, Hamme has travelled the world with his wife, Allison, and their kids.

“Exploring has always been a part of us,” says Hamme.

But make no mistake—

To do so, the Hammes hired brewer David Gonzalez, whose 25-year resume includes a 10-year stint as Head Brewer at Charlotte’s esteemed Rock Bottom Brewing—as well as a trunkload of competition medals.

Gonzalez, known as “DG,” has been tasked with applying Hamme’s exploratory theme to a beer menu that includes six “basecamp” brews which will serve as Lost Worlds’ standards. He’ll also have a chance to develop seasonals and other specials in the brewery’s gleaming stainlesssteel fermenters. In all, he has an 80-barrel capacity to play with.

Gonzalez says he connected

with Hamme over the idea of creating a menu that focused on being “sessionable,” or brewed to have a lower Alcohol by Volume. You may spot the occasional creation with an ABV of 10% or higher like you’d see at other craft breweries, but the goal is for guests to sit, visit and be able to tell their stories, even after a few beers.

“I don’t want to be known as the crazy beer person,” says Gonzalez. “I want to be known for the consistency, and ( for people to say) this beer is good and enjoyable.”

Community engagement To spark community engagement the brewery began announcing the six beers via social media leading up to its projected mid- to late-March opening. As of Feb. 11, the first two were

Director of Brewing David Gonzalez and Harrison Holder.

Vista West Coast IPA (6.5 ABV) and Euchre Golden Ale (4.3-4.5 ABV). All six will come complete with a backstory tying it to the brewery’s theme, says Sherri Johnson, who has headed up the digital marketing.

As of early February, the effort had racked up roughly 1,300 Facebook followers and another 600 or so on Instagram—not bad for a brewery that hadn’t even tapped its first keg.

“We’re not just trying to get beer drinkers to come in here,” says Johnson. “We’re really trying to build a brand and the community that resonates with.”

Dine + Wine Photography by Glenn Roberson

Photography courtesy of Jill Dahan

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan Ingredients Avocado oil, for greasing

TATER TART

1 medium sweet potato or two small different colored ones, washed with skins 4 oz. feta or any hard tasty cheese, crumbled or grated

Jill Dahan

4 large responsibly laid eggs 4 oz. soft goat or cream cheese 1/2 cup filtered water (chlorine doesn’t enhance flavor) 1/2 a heaping tsp each of dried oregano and thyme Handful of chopped fresh herbs and edible flowers

Instructions

Sweet Potato Cheesey Herb Frittata

Spring flowers and goodness for your body is all whipped up in a tasty tart. Golden sweet potatoes form a yummy no-fuss crust topped with herby eggs and tasty cheese.

This dish can be served for breakfast, lunch, or an easy make-ahead economical dinner.

Slice the sweet potato very thinly either by hand or by a mandolin into long slices. Toss slices in oil to lightly cover. Grease a 9 or 10-inch pie dish with a little oil and lay the potato slices on the bottom and just up the sides of the pan in a single layer to cover. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Meanwhile blend the eggs, goat cheese, water, and herbs. Remove crust from oven and pour egg mixture over. Sprinkle with feta or tasty cheese and bake at 350F for 20 minutes just until set. Remove decorate with herbs and flowers if using.

Serve warm or room temperature cut into slices. Serves 4-6. ill Dahan lives in Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. You can J learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com. To learn more about her nonprofit, Sunninghill Jill Kids, visit www.sunninghilljillkids.org.

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Nibbles + Bites

by Aaron Garcia |

photography by Lisa Crates

Where the Hearth Is HOW BARREL & FORK IS BREAKING NEW GROUND IN AN OLD SPACE Barrel & Fork

STATS Cuisine

American fare comfort food featuring fresh seafood, steaks, chicken dishes, appetizers and salads

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Casual to dressy

Seared scallops over sweet potato orzo with a side dish of sauteed Brussels sprouts with basalmic glaze and bacon.

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here are certain challenges that come with opening a restaurant in a 114-year-old house. Floorboards break, shingles leak. On this particularly rainy day, Barrel & Fork owner Jason Tuton is troubleshooting why only some of the bar’s new lights are dimming.

“There are probably 100-yearold wires up there,” says Tuton.

Considering the setting, the punch list may never end, and that’s perfectly fine. After all, Tuton and his team are looking to create something new and unique inside the century-old Queen Anne Cottage.

A turn-of-the-century feel, bar none Despite the building’s warts, the plan inside the walls has largely gone off without a hitch, says Tuton, the first step of which was to expand the bar area from an afterthought to the centerpiece. Next he wanted to develop a menu that paired elevated concepts with hearty comfort food. The hope, he says, is to get away from the location’s reputation as an occasion-driven destination.

“I really wanted that neighborhood spot,” says Tuton, who has owned car dealerships

and restaurant franchises in the past.

That transition has largely been sparked by Barrel & Fork’s new bar. During renovations, Tuton removed a wall and unearthed a stunning brick chimney, which now serves as the eye-catching centerpiece looming behind Head Bartender Jade Finn. Metal and wood shelving displays dozens of bottles that, when spotlighted by the (not-so-dim) lights above the brick resemble suspects standing in a police lineup.

Such seemingly unfinished details complement the bar’s golden wood bar top, soft

Atmosphere

Intimate and cozy with décor that pays homage to the history of the building.

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Barrel & Fork owner Jason Tuton.

During renovations, owner Jason Tuton discovered a stunning brick chimney that nows serves as a centerpiece of the bar.

a speakeasy vibe. Yes, there are lighting issues and other quirks you won’t find at most restaurants.

And for Tuton, that’s exactly the point.

“It had to be a neat space, first and foremost,” he says. “Then I felt like we (needed to be able to) bring our own culture and feel and vibe to the place. You’re not creating this in a mall.”

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lighting and elegantly appointed tables to create a prohibition-era ambiance that starts out lively and continues to loosen up as the hours go by.

That turn-of-the-century feel, says Tuton, convinced him to highlight bourbon as the bar’s base spirit; you’ll find a four-page menu of ryes from around the nation.

“It felt right for the house,” says Tuton. “We could’ve been real heavy wine, but it’s a 120-year old home … It just feels like that era.”

The menu, put together by Tuton and Executive Chef Justin Morris, departs from the smallplate cuisine former inhabitant Fork! was known for, instead opting for larger portions which, in some cases, are eye-popping; the Bone on Veal Parmesan is hand-pounded to nearly platesize before it’s breaded, sautéed and smothered in hand-pulled mozzarella. The comfy bed of Capellini pasta it’s sitting on finishes off what Tuton says has been the most popular nonseafood dish on the menu, which is broken down by appetizers, “Greens,” “Whites,” “Reds” and “Share”—a listing of available sides. While the other items are more moderately sized in comparison to the veal, they’re still generous enough to fill most appetites. Another standout has

been the Chicken and Waffle, which features fried chicken, fresh strawberries and a fried egg, all piled atop a “savory” waffle and drizzled with bourbon bacon syrup.

While he and Morris originally assumed there’d be an even split between meat and fish dishes, Tuton says he’s been surprised by the demand for fresh seafood and began sourcing catches from North Carolina coast. The Scallops have quickly become a favorite, says Tuton, and are complemented by Morris’ sweet potato orzo, asparagus and bourbon glaze. There’s also Blackened Salmon, Grilled Sweet Chili Shrimp and a catch of the day special.

On Sundays, Barrel & Fork offers a brunch menu and Tuton said he plans to begin serving lunch starting April 1.

Now, nearly six months into service, Barrel & Fork has settled into its personality of offering modern American fare with

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Please Note!

In our February Nibbles + Bites section, there were two errors in the article about Lotus Soul Café in Cornelius. The sidebar labeled “Stats” mistakenly labeled the restaurant as “The Lost Cajun,” and in the last paragraph of the article, the sentence should have read: “With an ever-changing workshop schedule and new offerings, joining the café’s membership called the Good Vibe Tribe is a great way to stay informed and take advantage of special member deals.” We apologize for these errors.

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The Stand Firm Warrior Foundation March Forth 5K and 15K Run takes place on March 7 in Denver.

Enjoy live music with Jon Singleton at Davidson College on March 15.

CONCERTS

An Evening of Irish Tunes: Jon Singleton (March 15) Charlotte’s own bluegrass and folk music legend Jon Singleton will perform a concert of Irish American music to celebrate the heritage of old St. Patrick. Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet accordion, piano, mandolin and guitar. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, but tickets required. Contact Union Box Office at 704.894.2135. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Sing with the Jazz Ensemble Live Thursday (March 19) Winners of the 2020 “Sing with the Jazz Ensemble Competition” take center stage at Live Thursday, backed by the big band ensemble in this annual crowd favorite performance. 10 p.m. Free.

900 Room, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Joy of Singing (March 26) Join After Hours Vocal Jazz, Collegium Musicum Early Music Group and Davidson Singers in their first-ever combined concert, “Joy of Singing.” There is something for everyone in this hour of music featuring the two student-led ensembles from the Davidson College Chorale and the world-music focused mixed ensemble, Davidson Singers. 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, www.davidson.edu.

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Downtown Mooresville St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 7) This annual celebration features Irish Pipe bands, Connick School of Irish Dance, green cars, tumblers, loads of entertainment, family fun and more. Bring lawn chairs. 3 p.m. Free.

Downtown Mooresville on Main Street from Iredell to Center Avenue, www. downtownmooresville.com.

Stand Firm Warrior Foundation March Forth 5K and 15K Run (March 7) Join hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters for the third annual Stand Firm Warrior Foundation March Forth 5K and 15K Run. The Stand Firm Warrior Foundation is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping fight childhood cancer.

SFWF’s goal is to support pediatric cancer research and therapies focused on alternative treatments to chemotherapy and radiation. 7:30 a.m. 2100 Highway 16 North, Denver NC 28037, near Westport Neighborhood. Register at www.marchforth5k.com.

Rural Hill Brunch Food Truck Rally (March 22) Enjoy a variety of food trucks and live music at Historic Rural Hill. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

Date Night Lake Norman Wedding Showcase (March 22) Planning a wedding? Wedding professionals from all over the Lake Norman area will showcase their products and services while allowing attendees to sample, receive giveaways and ask questions right on the spot, to help you plan your perfect wedding.

Don’t miss the Fashion Show at 1 p.m. and the chance to win door prizes every 30 minutes. Noon-3 p.m.

Free admission, open to the public. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, https://cmcc.ticketleap.com/lake-norman-wedding-showcase/get-there/

THEATRE

eryday life. At seven minutes after midnight, Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Adults, $20, Seniors, $18, Students, $12. Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

(potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves. At least the losers get a juice box. The suggested audience for this production is PG-13. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Adults, $20, Seniors, $18, Students, $12. Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers. org.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (March 26-April 5) An ecletic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories about their lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of

Cornelius Arts Center Home Grown (Through March 28).

This popular, annual exhibit features an eclectic mix of work from 80 local artists in all variety of media. The show will be on display in the gallery and offers beautiful pieces for sale. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-

GALLERIES

Family Fun noon. 19725 Oak St., Cornelius. www.cornelius.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. 704.948.1750.

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 148 N. Main St., Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www. fcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s, 704.664.5022. www. lakecountrygallery.net.

Mooresville Arts Gallery (March 13) 16th Annual Youth Art Show Competition Reception. 6-8 p.m.

Mooresville Train Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., Moores-

Me Time ville, www.magart.org.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Auguste Rodin: Truth Form Life/Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections (Through April 5) View 22 of Rodin’s bronze sculptures, molded between 1860 and 1910. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidson.edu.

SPORTS

Davidson College Baseball It’s time to head out to the ballpark for Davidson Baseball. Siena (March 7, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; March 8, 1 p.m), N.C. A&T (March 13, 6 p.m.), UMASS (March 20, 6 p.m.; March 21, 2 p.m.; March 22, 1 p.m.) Wilson Field, Davidson College, , www.davidsonwildcats.com.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time (Through March 8) Fifteenyear-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: he is exceptional at math but ill-equipped to interpret ev-

Girls’ Night Out

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Balloon Art

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by Renee Roberson

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consider myself skilled at a lot of things, but party planning isn’t one of them.

The idea of planning and organizing such feats exhausts me. It’s nice that my kids are in their teens now and can pretty much plan their own events, because if it is left up to me, I find myself wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles of places like Party City, with a cart full of decorations, kits and props I’ll probably never end up using.

But during a meeting discussing the content for this issue, the topic of balloon art came up. At first I thought I heard “balloon arch” and had a flashback to the backgrounds of some of my high school prom photos. Balloon ART, which is what we were really discussing, is far more than balloons twisted in the shapes of animals, and they can provide a unique form of décor to any event.

“Several years ago, when you thought about a balloon, chances are a simple colored 12-inch helium balloon is what came to mind. Now there are entire businesses dedicated to

Elevation Lake Norman hired a professional balloon artist for their 6th Anniversary Celebration.

balloon art, installs, and balloon bouquets in every shape, size, and color imaginable,” says Lara Tumer, a local party planner with Plan to Party (plantopartyclt.com).

Balloon art doesn’t have to be

complicated if you don’t want it to be, though. Tumer says that aside from the more complex balloon art, there are balloons shaped like letters and numbers that provide a festive addition to any celebration. This is true, as I ordered a similar package online when decorating for my daughter’s 16th birthday party last summer. I knew I didn’t have the savvy to try and create anything on my own, so an online kit that needed only helium worked best for me.

These large, oversized balloons are a growing trend that Tumer has seen in the past several years.

“Large balloons (some measuring larger than three feet in diameter) have become popular in event decor and styled photoshoots,” says Tumer.

“Many are filled with confetti or have a strand of tassels rather than a simple string, adding to their celebratory nature.

Lori Adair sent me some photos of a celebration her church, Elevation Lake Norman, had to celebrate their sixth anniversary. They used balloons

to spell out the word “Hope,” and also formed an anchor out of balloons, in addition to simply using clusters of balloons as festive backdrop for the photo booth area.

Tumer recommends considering the following tips about balloon art.

Hire a professional if you can. “While there are certainly companies dedicated entirely to balloon art, many floral and event design companies also have experience with this type of décor,” she says.

Look into balloon art kits, and practice makes perfect. “If your budget doesn’t afford this level of experience, you can purchase balloon art kits, which contain all of the elements you need for an awesome statement piece made entirely from balloons,” Tumer says. “If you’d like to tackle balloon art completely from scratch, practice is key.

The last thing you want is a balloon disaster on the day of your event. Go through a proper run through to make sure your finished product looks exactly how you imagined.”