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etractors of our Southern city may scoff at the notion that our city is a mecca of vibrant arts and culture. This issue proves them wrong. It’s a testament to our thriving arts scene, a scene that’s flourished in the past decade, expanded to include artists of all mediums and a broader definition of culture that encompasses people of all backgrounds, races, genders and cultures.

A day well spent in the Queen City offers all types of aesthetic, creative experiences: art from all areas of the globe and all spans of time, an introspective peering into our Southern history, delicate and modern flavors on artful plates, and a symphonic ode savored alongside a crisp brew. We may have traditional values, but that doesn’t mean we’re not modern in our aesthetics and pursuits, avant-garde in our art and proud of our culture. We can make the best tea this side of the Mississippi and smile real sweet, but we can also propose cogent commentary on modern art and boost our community and culture from the inside out. “Each day, Charlotte is growing into a leading arts and culture city in the South,” says the McColl Center’s Armando Bellmas. It’s a sentiment that comes up again and again in this issue, articulated from the mouths of curators and directors, chefs and musicians. And it’s the sentiment that drives this magazine—not just in the Art & Culture issue, but every issue.

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Good Times

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the creative, seasonal menus at Evoke. These are dishes inspired by the local and the international alike, foreign favorites reimagined with Charlottean ingredients. Chef Oscar’s journey to Charlotte, and to cooking, was seemingly preordained. “I was inspired by watching my grandmother cook when I was young, although I didn’t think I’d follow that path,” he says, instead assuming he’d follow his father into carpentry. But after taking part-time culinary classes, he realized food was his passion. After touring the kitchens of Canada’s growing food scene, Chef Oscar landed in Charlotte, where he’d eventually meet his wife, start a family, and move to Evoke. Through it all, his philosophy has remained simple: “My philosophy and cooking style would be to respect the ingredients and use the correct techniques to prepare them,” says Chef Oscar. “If you start with a great product you will have great tasting food.” Chef Oscar’s excited that this ideology is gaining traction in the Queen City. “I’m very excited to see Charlotte hitting the lists of ‘foodie cities,’” he says. And it’s certainly a philosophy that’s apparent at Evoke, where the menus change seasonally to accommodate fresh, local ingredients. Chef Oscar’s next menu, for example, will include this butternut squash agnolotti with parmesan brodo.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AGNOLOTTI

Chef Oscar A. La Fuente is the driving force behind

Basic Egg Pasta Dough

Parmesan Brodo

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 pound Parmesan rinds

6 large eggs

1 carrot, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 celery stalk, chopped

1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1 head garlic, halved across

Butternut Squash Filling

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1 onion, halved

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4 sprigs fresh oregano

4 ounces amaretti cookies,

2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf

crumbled 1 1/4 cups Parmigiano Reggiano,

1 teaspoon salt, plus for pasta water

grated 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated Salt, to taste

FOR THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH FILLING:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the squash into large slices, remove the seeds and pulp, and bake until soft (about 30 minutes). Remove the squash from the oven and let cool. 2. Once cool, scrape the flesh of the squash off the rind and wrap it in a kitchen towel. Place in a colander and let drain for 10 minutes. 3. Combine the amaretti cookies, Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon zest. Add the drained squash and a pinch of salt, and stir until the filling is smooth and fully combined. 4. Place the mixture in disposable plastic bag and set aside. 5. Roll out the egg pasta dough to form a thin sheet about 3.5 x 15 inches long. 6. Cut the tip of the piping bag with the filling and squeeze the filling at the edge of the pasta sheet. 7. Roll the pasta dough around the filling making sure that it wraps around 1 1/2 folds. 8. Start pinching the long pasta into 1 inch morsels, making sure to pinch both ends of the agnolotti. Continue doing the same until you finish the sheet. 9. With a pasta cutter, start in between each morsel creating the a 1-inch agnolotti. TO MAKE THE SAUCE:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the Parmesan rinds, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, oregano, thyme, bay leaf and salt. 2. Add 8 cups water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the broth for 1 hour and 15 minutes, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer and stirring occasionally. 3. Strain into a clean saucepan and keep warm over low heat. TO COOK THE PASTA:

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Museum Muses A Peek into Four Charlotte Cultural Institutions ARTICLE EMILY GLASER

Photography Courtesy of McColl Center for Art + Innovation

McCOLL CENTER FOR ART & INNOVATION If you need proof of Charlotte’s status as an artist’s hub, look no further than the McColl Center for Art & Innovation. “Artists come to McColl Center from all over the world and just around the block,” explains Director of Marketing & Communications Armando Bellmas. Since 1999, McColl Center has hosted artists of all mediums from destinations around the world, from Cuba to Japan to our own South Park. The artists at McColl Center aren’t recluses; while here, they become an integral part of Charlotte’s fabric and important pieces of our developing art scene. “The majority of McColl Center’s artists-in-residence incorporate some form of social practice into their work,” says Bellmas. “This means they’re out in the community collaborating on artworks, helping kids and adults to think creatively, and making our city a more vibrant place to live.” McColl Center also hosts exhibitions, workshops with local artists, and music and cultural programs to engage the community in the arts. The building itself is a work of art, too, a renovated neo-gothic church on North Tryon Street. Like the Levine, the McColl

OTHER HAPPENINGS

Center uses its exhibitions not only

AT MCCOLL

as art displays, but as a form of

As part of The World is a Mirror

social commentary and discussion.

of My Freedom, McColl Center

"Our current exhibition, The World

will host a public performance

is a Mirror of My Freedom, was

and workshop, I Can’t Breathe,

organized in response to the

on March 18. This month’s

increasingly visible, lawful violence

Open

against black bodies in Charlotte

March 11 will welcome families

and across the United States,” says

into the studios and processes

Bellmas of the exhibit, which is on

of current artists-in-residence.

view through March 25. 16

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THE HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS + CULTURE According to the mission statement of The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, named for our city’s first black mayor, the purpose of the institution is to “present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent.” Their latest exhibition, curated by Dexter Wimberly, certainly upholds those tenets. “It’s a well-worn story that black artists have made contributions to all aspects of art, but have also been left out of history books,” says the curator, who hails from Brooklyn but invests much of his time and research in the artists and museums of the South. “A museum focusing on showing the work of black artists is so important; there’s just not enough diversity yet.” In The Future is Abstract, Wimberly has gathered the varied works of four prominent black artists whose work is defined under the broad umbrella of “abstract.” The four artists—Rushern Baker, DeShawn Dumas, Torkwase Dyson and Brenna Youngblood—all gain inspiration from the current and historical African American experience, using their art to comment on sociopolitical conditions, ethics and modern urbanity. “This is engaging work that’s not just aesthetically provocative and beautiful, it’s also dealing with issues that affect all The Gantt Center is physical proof of the cultur-

OTHER HAPPENINGS AT THE GANTT CENTER

ally and artistically diverse offerings of Charlotte.

This month, check out "Family

“I’ve been telling people all along that some of the

First” on the 4 and “Gantt

most interesting places for art in the country are

After Dark” on the 16. Current

not what first come to mind,” notes Wimberly.

exhibitions include The Future is Abstract, Alison Saar: The Nature of Us, Zun Lee: Father Figure, and Jordan Casteel: Harlem Notes. GanttCenter.org

Photography Courtesy Harvey B. Gantt Center

of us—crime, gentrification, war, etc.”

CONTINUED >

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to the Prime Minister as “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” It’s this spirit that has driven the Levine Museum of the New South for the past 25 years. “Traditionally, Levine Museum has used historical events to prompt dialogue that absolutely is about today,” says Kathryn Hill, Levine Museum's new president and CEO. “We look at New South history, from 1865 to present, in Charlotte and the piedmont. Our mission is

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to use history to build community.” Following last fall’s protests, the folks at Levine were faced with a unique challenge and opportunity to uphold that mission. In a twist of fate, the staff was already at work on an exhibit about

OTHER HAPPENINGS AT LEVINE

This month you can also check out the new exhibit on WWI and Looking at Appalachia, as well

as fresh programming around K(NO)W Justice K(NO)W Peace. MuseumOfTheNewSouth.org

police involved shootings using the work of local documentarians—an exhibit planned for 2018. Though such exhibits usually take years of development, Hill made the decision to unveil the rapid-response exhibit K(NO)W Justice K(NO)W Peace last month. The exhibit joins a series of programs that prompt healthy discussion about what is means to live in the South today. “We’ve always made Charlotte think, and sometimes I hope we can make Charlotte laugh and celebrate the strengths of this city and the wonderful achievements.”

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Photography courtesy of Levine Museum of the New South

Winston Churchill was a source of dozens of inimitable quotes and platitudes, perhaps none so well-known and incorrectly attributed

OTHER HAPPENINGS AT THE MINT

Photo by Sean Busher

As a complement to the Wyeth exhibit, the Mint will host Wyeth Family: Story

THE MINT MUSEUM

Time with Readings from Rip Van Winkle on March

“I think we’re really the one museum that can offer a mini-art

18 during the annual book

historical survey,” says Mint Museum curator Jonathan Stuhlman.

sale. Celebrate the Mint’s

At the Mint’s two locations—the Mint Uptown, housed in a modern

80th anniversary on March

edifice, and the historic museum on Randolph Road in a traditional

3 at Mint Eight-O Aloha.

park setting—you’ll find artwork that spans centuries. There’s a

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free shuttle between the two locations on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, plus your admission to one location is applicable to the other for two days. The sheer span of artwork found at the Mint is astounding. “We host various special exhibitions on a variety of scales, with four to five large scale exhibitions per year and a variety of smaller scale shows,” Stuhlman points out. “Our permanent collection is deep, so there are always new things rotating into those galleries too, plus new acqui-

N.C. Wyeth, "Untitled (Marines Landing on Beach)”

sitions and gifts.” There’s always something new to see at the Mint. Take, for example, the upcoming Wyeth family exhibition, which opens on March 11. For over a century, the Wyeths have created works that delve into the American consciousness and our imaginations. “I oversee the American art collection, and it’s an amazing opportunity to have works by one member of the family, let alone the whole family,” Stuhlman says excitedly. Visitors of the Mint can catch the collection through August 13. It’s much more than a mere gallery. “We also have programs that are deeply engaged with our local communities,” Stuhlman notes. After-school programs, community programming, and classes keep the Mint bustling. Their multi-faceted programming is a trait common among our Charlotte cultural venues. “So many of our galleries and museums are trying to pull together recently, to collaborate and let people know how much there is here,” Stuhlman says of the local scene.

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Back Stage

MEET THE AN INTRODUCTION TO FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY PHOTOGRAPHY TIA WACKERHAGEN

usic enriches our community. For 85 years, the Charlotte Symphony has served that belief through performances and outreach programs that entertain, educate and unify.

Founded in 1932 and led by internationally renowned Music Director Christopher Warren-Green, the

Charlotte Symphony is the largest arts employer in the region, supporting 62 full-time musicians, bringing music everywhere from concert halls and schools to parks and pubs. The Symphony supports two youth orchestras, the Charlotte Symphony Chorus and many meaningful education and outreach programs.

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VICTOR WANG

SECOND VIOLIN

PRINCIPAL FLUTE

How did your musical

career begin?

I started playing the violin at

I began playing the flute at age

the age 5. My mother was a

9, and it was not long before I

medical doctor who played

fell in love with the instrument.

the violin on the side. She gave

But I was a bit daunted by the

me my first violin and my first

prospect of pursuing music pro-

lessons… I guess I never imagined

fessionally—classical music is a very

myself doing anything else.

competitive field! I majored in biology in college, but around my junior year, I knew that, despite my

What's your favorite piece to play?

nominal major, I wanted to be a flutist. I auditioned for a master’s

My favorite piece is Nutcracker. Some of Tchaikovsky's

degree in flute performance the next year.

best writings. What do you love most about your instrument? What makes Charlotte’s cultural scene special?

Many musicians probably feel similarly about their own

Charlotte's cultural scene has grown so much since I first

instruments, but to me, the sound of the flute has such a

moved here in 2003. It has a ballet company, an opera com-

vocal quality, and the flute feels like such a natural vehicle for

pany, a professional symphony orchestra, and new muse-

musical expression.

ums. My wife and I love attending plays at the theater. What's unique about the Charlotte Symphony? What do you love most about your instrument?

I am very excited about the diversity of our programming. Just

What I most love about my violin is that it has always been

this January, we presented a world premiere, locally written

by my side.

percussion concerto and the music from Star Wars. We get to play Verdi's La Traviata with Opera Carolina, a mashup of

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Meet Metro Greenscape – a local Outdoor Living Design, Build, Maintenance firm, who work diligently to impact people and change lives through living out their core values. The MGS team takes pride in delivering a uniquely personalized experience for each of their clients. And their products aren’t just everyday commodities: they reduce stress, bring friends together, make families closer, and create memories for years to come. This multimillion-dollar, 15 year-old company is now a local force in the industry, but has wholesome, local roots. Darin Brockelbank moved to Charlotte when he was just 14; within less than a year he started his first business: “Darin’s Lawn Care”. By knocking on doors with determination, a strong work ethic, and hustle, Darin quickly made the most of the opportunities that presented themselves. His niche? Homeowners who could not afford a traditional lawn maintenance company, but did not have time to maintain their own lawns. Darin quickly had over 100 customers. Darin and his high-school sweetheart, Heather, put their heads together to establish Metro Greenscape. The two had no money, no post-secondary education, and very little support – but they did possess tremendous passion and vision. Over time, their company has developed from two motivated teens into a turn-key outdoor living, landscape design and build company that is one of the largest in the Charlotte area.

Over the years, Darin and Heather built a team culture that has withstood droughts and extreme rain, downturns in the economy, and now a lack of available qualified labor resources. When others advised bankruptcy during the Great Recession, the Brockelbanks knew this was not an option. They cut back and persevered; as a result their organization has an internal tenacity with key supplier relationships that are both stronger because of their fortitude.

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current client of Swell Décor. The style that she had in mind was "contemporary craft." Our goal was to style the home around her impressive inherited art collection. We complemented the character of the home with her eclectic flair to meet all her style needs and wants. It’s really special when we are able to have a primary style or artifact from which we can gather design inspiration, especially sentimental accents, which add a lot of meaning to a home. This home is not like an art museum where the art stands alone. When we were presented with the various pieces of art, we knew we wanted to tell a unique story in each room while also creating a consistent style throughout. These pieces are still focal points, but the furniture and decor needn’t drift into

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n 2015, Google informed the digital marketing world

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Mobile has taken over the universe (if you hadn’t

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In 2016, Google announced that they were going to

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Lifestyle Calendar

March

MARCH 19 THE STORY PIRATES THE BATTE CENTER Story Pirates arrive in Charlotte for their fun, sketch comedy storytelling. Kids from the audience supply the ideas, and the professional actors bring them to life.

MARCH 10 & 11 CHARLOTTE QUILTERS' GUILD 40TH ANNIVERSARY QUILT SHOW UNION COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER The annual Quilt Show returns for its 40th year with "A Walk Down Memory Lane." Over 180 intricate quilts will be on display and up for judgement.

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2622 Richardson DR-Deering Oaks

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92.93

430

2513 Red Fox TRL-Foxcroft

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100

139

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137

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On the Wall of...

MINT CURATOR JON STUHLMAN

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walls serve as his canvas. It's where he works on upcoming exhibitions, working out the layout in miniature on his own walls (pictured here, the Wyeth Family Exhibit). It's also where he, like so many of us, pins and posts his personal inspirations.

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PHOTOGRAPHY THE MANGO MARKET

"This is a piece by Marcus Bjernerup, an artist that I met in graduate school and whose work was featured in the first show that I ever curated."

1 "In general, the blue outlines with all of the little images taped around them are a scaled version of our special exhibition galleries at Mint Museum Randolph with scale versions of the Wyeth paintings."

5 As they say, all work and no play would make for a dull day. Stuhlman's walls also feature some of his personal favorites and pieces close to his heart. To the right of his plans for Wyeth, you'll find... "Two paintings still to be placed; an image of a Marsden Hartley painting that I like; a painting that I made while in graduate school (the square one with rocks and sky); a small photograph by Durham artist MJ Sharp; and various postcards from other exhibitions by artists that I like." 34

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"That's a section from the scrolling paper in the visitor response area of our current Leo Twiggs exhibition. The show is a cycle of nine paintings done in response to the shootings in Charleston in 2015. Visitors can sit at a table and respond to what they have seen by writing or drawing, and can reply to each other’s responses as well – it was a way for us to encourage dialogue within the gallery space."

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