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STUDIO G AESTHETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY WELCOMES DR. DAVID E. MCGLOHON TO OUR PRACTICE.

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R. David E. McGlohon is joining Studio G as Dr. Scott Hardin is stepping down to spend time with his family and help with the administration of his wife’s pediatric dentistry practice in Southern Village.

Dr. McGlohon has proudly called North Carolina home for his entire life. His expertise ranges from general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Dr. McGlohon practices what he calls “Golden Rule” dentistry, in which he treats every single patient as he would like to be treated. He takes pride in restoring his patients to optimum function and aesthetics. Another large part of his practice involves the treatment of TMJ dysfunction, which involves treating jaw dysfunction, pain, and headaches. He is also very successful in treating the highly anxious patient, taking the time to listen and doing everything possible to meet their dental needs in a pain-free environment.

Dr. McGlohon is a native of Ayden, North Carolina where he attended Ayden High School and was salutatorian of his graduating class. While in Ayden, he was active in the Boy Scouts of America and earned both the Eagle Scout and God and Country Awards. During high school, he played on football, basketball, and baseball teams which were all undefeated state champs. After being recruited by numerous schools, he received a scholarship to play football and attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There he completed his undergraduate degree, and then graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.

Since then, he has operated his own private practice in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Over the years, Dr. McGlohon has continued to further his dental education. He earned fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is a prestigious achievement for general dentists. He has also studied extensively at the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, as well as the Peter Dawson Institute. He is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and the North Carolina Fifth District Dental Society, where he is a past president. He is currently active in the NEH Dental Society, as well as a study club in Chapel Hill, which is affiliated with the L.D. Pankey Institute.

On a personal note, Dr. McGlohon has been married to his wife, Maxie, for over 15 years. They have a 12 year old son, David, and they enjoy spending time with him. Their son has special needs with autism and a rare syndrome, so they do a great deal of advocacy and political work, raising awareness for children with special needs. Dr. McGlohon’s favorite hobbies include playing guitar and singing. Other special interests include fly-fishing, bike riding, dancing, and going to Broadway plays. He enjoys traveling with his family, especially to Ocracoke, the mountains of North Carolina, and New York City.

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Still, I can’t help but wonder where my kitchen skills would be had I been able to take a few Southern Season cooking classes when I was growing up. The kids you’ll read about on page 30 are getting a head start in the kitchen, and I’m a little envious. They mastered applesauce and cinnamon ornaments while having a ball.

Flip through the summer camp listings (page 38), and you’ll find plenty of activities for kids in Chapel Hill, from jumping around with the world champ Bouncing Bulldogs to learning on stage from the theater pros at PlayMakers. Our town has an abundance of opportunities for kids to explore their passions, step out of their comfort zone and make some friends.

Of course, the fun isn’t limited to the summer. In December, Editorial Assistant Hannah Lee and I spent time hanging out with kid artists at the Ackland Art Museum, strong-as-heck teens at CrossFit Local, a pair of curious sisters playing with a Wonder Crate and the aspiring chefs in the aforementioned cooking class. Discover what makes our town so family-friendly, beginning on page 30. CHM

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EMPTY BOWLS, FULL HEARTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAYLOR MABREY TABLE held its sixth annual Empty Bowls at Weaver Street Market, where the community gathered to fight childhood hunger.

The rainy start to the day didn’t stop guests from eating soups, sandwiches and desserts from a dozen restaurants including Weaver Street Market, Elmo’s and CrossTies Barbecue while bands performed. Handcrafted pottery bowls from the local potter community were available for guests to bring home. All of the proceeds support TABLE’s mission of feeding hungry kids in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. CHM

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IN OUR SCHOOLS

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The 18th annual Global Connections, a festival that celebrates diversity within our community, was well attended by Smith Middle School and Chapel Hill High School students and their friends, multiple generations of families and staff in November.

There was an abundance of eye-popping food, nearly three dozen exhibits and demonstrations and two different cultural shows.

The Carrboro High School Jaguars won the 2A Women’s Cross Country team title – the sixth-ever team title – with Hannah Preisser leading the way for Carrboro by winning the individual race. Hannah’s win was the seventh time a Carrboro runner has claimed the individual championship. From left to right: Coach Matt Straub, Coach Lucas Lyons, Elise Deshusses, Carina Taylor, Emery Hoos, Hannah Preisser, Madeline Ramsden, Cora Van Raay, Lia Miller, Hayley Guerry, Selia Lounes, Louise

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student at A.L. Stanback Middle School, represented Orange County Schools for the second year at the North Carolina Middle School Honors chorus. To participate in this ensemble, he prepared a song (“Oh! Had I Jubal’s Lyre” by Handel) as well as sight read. Edward earned a 98 out of 100 and joined roughly 160 other middle schoolers from across the state in the choir. Here he poses with A.L. Stanback Middle School chorus teacher Michaela Kelly. CHM

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In November, SKJAJA hosted its 10th anniversary Beach Shack Boil fundraiser at The Barn at Valhalla. Guests enjoyed lowcountry shrimp boil, sweet tea and dessert while the String Beings band performed. At the celebration, SKJAJA founder Charlotte White announced SKJAJA Club students from Chapel Hill High School and East Chapel Hill School as the winners of the Volunteer of the Year award. The event raised more than $15,000 to give local children the ability to participate in music programs, athletics and other educational enrichment activities. CHM

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Al’s Burger Shack customers in Southern Village were serenaded by carolers from Beyond Broadway Studios, a local performing arts organization. Here, Mel and Al Bowers with daughter Aubrey are surrounded by the holiday singers. CHM

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Chapel Hill-based author Elizabeth Trinkaus debuted her new book, “Enough Already! Yes, You Are.” The inspirational book offers real-life solutions to resolve individual everyday struggles.

Dr. Amy Tiemann, who

first gained national recognition in 2005 with her best-selling book “Mojo Mom,” was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered for her newly released and best-selling book “Doing Right by Our Kids.”

WHAT AN HONOR

Hulu is set to run a pilot series production

by Carrboro-based cartoonist Keith Knight. The half-hour comedy, “Woke,” revolves around liveaction animated sequences with daily struggles and political undertones.

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nonprofit serves Latinos in the Triangle and works to strengthen its community while serving as advocates for equity and inclusion.

William L. Roper was

chosen as one of the six distinguished North Carolinians to receive the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, for his public service. Governor Roy Cooper presented the awards on Nov. 16 at a banquet and ceremony. Dr. Roper was also named the interim president of the UNC system, stepping in for Margaret Spellings on January 15.

Carolina Peace Corps Association in November. Executive director and cofounder Wendy Banning accepted the award and gave a speech.

The Phillips Middle School Orchestra was selected to play at the 2018 North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference in November. The event took place in Winston-Salem where orchestras performed and learned from one another.

Ben Hamburger (left)

won first place for his painting “Finley’s Shed” in the second annual Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint-Out hosted by the Orange County Arts Commission and Hillsborough Arts Council in October. Nerys Levy and Irina Ushakova also received honorable mentions for their paintings “Johnston Mill Nature Preserve #1” and “As the Sun Sets,” respectively.

Carrboro nonprofit Learning Outside won the 2018 Peace Prize from the North

Dr. Chris Adigun of Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill was on the 2018

Skin Cancer Foundation’s Champions for Change Gala committee. She attended the star-studded event at The Plaza Hotel in New York City in October with her husband, Dr. Yomi Adigun.

The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida, recently added artwork by artist Eric Serritella to their permanent collection. The piece, titled “Paper Birch Basket,” is in Eric’s signature hyper-realistic style.

The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau won two 2018 marketing

achievement awards from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association in November for its efforts to market the county as a visitor destination.

Bold Construction was honored for

ranking 21st on the 2018 N.C. Mid-Market Fast 40 List at Pinehurst Resort in October.

The list, created by accounting firm Cherry Bekaert LLP and Business North Carolina magazine, ranks mid-size companies based on revenue and employment growth.

GIVING BACK

Thanks to a $1 million gift from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust,

David Weekley Homes collected 3,749

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$4.3 million has been raised toward

pounds of food (which equates to 3,125 meals) for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina for its Giving Thanks, Give Back Thanksgiving drive.

Principal Dr. Emily Bivins was named the 2018-2019 Principal of the Year by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.

Inter-Faith Council for Social Services’

(IFC) $5.3 million goal to transform their downtown Carrboro property into a threestory community food hub. This new, 16,000-square-foot facility will co-locate IFC’s Community Kitchen and Food Pantry into a welcoming and accessible space, making it possible for members to stop in for a meal and shop for groceries to sustain their families.

A Cappella in the Park raised over $7,500 for Dhillon’s Gift, a fund that supports research and education for congenital heart defects, at the Hundred Oaks neighborhood. Dhillon’s Gift was established to honor the memory of Dhillon Shah, who passed away at 12 years old from heart transplant complications.

SCHOOL SCOOP

Orange County Schools recently named Orange High School Principal Eric Yarbrough as Principal of the Year, and Tenisha Williamson of A.L. Stanback Middle School was named Assistant

Principal of the Year.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation awarded nearly $100,000, across 48 grants, to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools educators. From a theatrical production at Carrboro Elementary School to an ACT Prep Course for AVID students at Chapel Hill High School, these grants will fund a host of innovative ideas and programs that will benefit children across 17 schools.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) has been chosen by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as one of only five districts nationally to receive a School District Scholarship for the coming year.

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the center over the course of the next year and will benefit from connections and resource sharing with a broad network of school sustainability leaders.

his third soccer state championship in two seasons. He also coaches the girls’ team who won a state championship in May.

Chapel Hill High School won its second straight boys’ soccer state championship defeating Marvin Ridge 1-0 in November.

For Tiger head coach Jason Curtis, this is

Susan Meyer, a Latin teacher at Culbreth Middle School, is one of two teachers in

the nation to be recognized by the Society of Classical Studies.

Under the direction of Jessica Hobson, Rhese Thompson and Shu Zhang, a team of six students (Camille Lorie, Ananth Murthy, Michael de Figueiredo, Nichole Zhang, Annie Qin and Tianning Chen) from East Chapel Hill High School took home a bronze medal for their newly developed operon that could detect high fluoride levels in water in the iGEM competition in Boston.

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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Patrick Abele as the school district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Support Services in November. In his new role, Patrick will oversee finance, facilities, technology, transportation, student assignment, school safety and child nutrition.

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The 2018 Carrboro Film Festival was cofounder Nic Beery’s last year as festival director. Carrboro resident and filmmaker Bradley Bethel will be taking over the position.

Torey Mishoe joined the Hillsborough Arts Council as their new full-time

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executive director and will be committed to advocating for arts education and programming that is accessible to all.

West Weaver Street specializes in forms of alternative medicine that provides relief to chronic pain.

Shannon Media, Inc. made two new hires

Zinn Design Build run by founder

in 2019:

Carol Ann Zinn moved its office to 903 Michael McElroy,

an adjunct professor at UNC’s School of Media and Journalism and

former editor at The New York Times, joined the editorial team as managing editor in January.

Wendy Smith, the

longtime co-owner of Cameron’s, will start in February as the Special Projects Manager, helping organize events and build digital/community engagement.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

The Orange County Department on Aging celebrated the recent completion of the Jerry M. Passmore Center expansion project on Oct. 2. “Increased participation at the center led to the need for additional space. We will now be able to offer new classes and a beautiful setting for social engagement,” said Terry Colville, the programs and operations manager.

Hillsborough Rd. in Carrboro in October.

Doubling as a model home highlighting the most current trends in home design and

detail, the office is open by appointment.

Dr. Charlie Finn of Finn Facial Plastics is

proud to announce the addition of Dr. Tyler Elkins-Williams. They will now offer an all-encompassing menu of options for body and face. With this addition comes a name change, and they will now be known as Finn Plastic Surgery. CHM

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Carrboro Community Acupuncture held

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For more than 20 years, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough has put on Revolutionary War Living History Day with many interactive activities like military reenactments pictured above.

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From Gene Kelly to Gene Wilder, cinema’s greatest Genes are celebrated every weekend with a featured movie at The Lumina Theater in January. Tickets are only $1!

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I Understand Everything Better JAN. 18-19, 8 P.M. carolinaperformingarts.org

This multidisciplinary dance-based performance by Bessie Award-winning choreographer/performer David Neumann explores our impulse to report on calamity, the shimmer of attention to realms unseen, the concurrence of unrelated events and the body as evidence of a will having to let go. Tickets $27

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The 42nd annual festival includes public performances by touring bands, artists in residence, faculty and students, plus workshops and master classes for students.

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Revolutionary War Living History Day

JAN. 23-FEB. 10 playmakersrep.org/show/jump

FEB. 16, 10 A.M.–4 P.M. historichillsborough.org

Reeling from the death of her mother, Fay comes to a bridge looking for solace, but what she finds is a journey of self-discovery.

In Charly Evon Simpson’s debut at PlayMakers, lights flicker, hearts heal – and you never know what surprises will literally fall from the sky. Tickets start at $15

The Revolutionary War Living History Day celebrates Hillsborough’s vital role during North Carolina’s colonial era and the American Revolution. Festivities include historic reenactments, live demonstrations, colonial games and a Revolutionary War history walking tour. Free CHM

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 101 S. Columbia St. at Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.966.5736 | ackland.org The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal was organized by the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota with the Cajal Institute, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.

Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Glial cells of the cerebral cortex of a child (detail), 1904, ink and pencil on paper, 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. Courtesy of Instituto Cajal (CSIC).

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chef’s table Colin Bedford The Fearrington House Restaurant

Over the past few years the summer season has really gone way past its cutoff and the change of the season is welcomed very much. When the days get shorter and colder and the nights get longer, the cooking techniques change and we switch gears from cooking on top of stoves to below in ovens. Braising is one technique I always look forward to as it reminds me of my childhood and the cold afternoons, coming home from playing football [or soccer] and my mum having a full casserole dish overflowing with beef stew.

This is the season when we showcase a lot of root vegetables like carrots, butternut squash, celery root, sunchokes, turnips and the underutilized rutabaga. I like enhancing these ingredients with the luxurious addition of truffle. One of my all-time favorites is braised beef, buttery potato puree and truffle. One dish I gravitate to regardless of the time of the year is fried chicken, which we just reintroduced to our bar menu, with an addition of truffles. Then when we move into the winter months, we change gears again and begin creating dishes with ingredients like venison, parsnip and bittersweet chocolate and, yes, these ingredients can most certainly be displayed on one plate.

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During a cold winter day/night, nothing hits the spot like a hot bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. When we are working long nights, a cup of spicy hot chocolate always does the trick.

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WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO COMFORT MEAL THAT GETS YOU THROUGH THE WINTER OR LONG NIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN?

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When it’s cold outside that means it’s really warm inside here at the pub, and our guests are drinking darker beers like imperial stouts and porters. To pair with those bigger, bolder flavors in the beers, I like to make big batches of chili for my crew and our pub specials board. One of my go-to versions is a coffee-rubbed pork and beef chili that I slow cook for several hours on the kitchen line – I add in some stout beer while it’s cooking, and then it gets topped with a little lime crema and a handful of my house-made pickled jalapeños. It’s a common sight to see the whole crew at the pub follow their noses all the way back to my kitchen, where I reward them with a big bowl of goodness to help get them through their shift.

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When it gets really cold, I make Mexican pozole.

You make it with pork shoulder, dried guajillo and hominy. It’s slow-cooked and served with cabbage and tortillas. That is the one thing that is a constant in our family – my wife and my two kids, we all love it. We make a batch of it, and it gets us through a week of cold nights. We could eat it all the time. It’s rich and fatty and perfect when it’s cold outside. CHM

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WHEN MARY STUART ALFANO WENT TO THE NORFOLK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB in Virginia on a Tuesday in 2014, she thought she’d be spending her evening getting a bite to eat. Instead, she was trapped inside. An employee returned to the country club with a gun, firing several shots.

The Hillsborough resident has never looked at her surroundings the same. She’s not the only one.

According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were 346 mass shootings in 2017 and nearly just as many in 2018. More and more people are worried about their safety and the safety of others.

“I’m constantly looking: ‘Where are the exits? Where are rooms that lock? How can they be locked?’” Mary Stuart says. “Things I don’t think everyday people who haven’t been in those situations are thinking.

“Because you think, ‘Oh, it’s not going to happen to me.’ But the reality is there’s a pretty darn good chance these days that something like that could happen to you. And the more you can do to prepare yourself, to help yourself or to help others, I think comes down to whether you’re alive or someone else is.”

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bleeding and stop it until professional medical help arrives.

On a Monday afternoon in November, Mary Stuart sits among 10 other students, mostly volunteers or medical professionals. They listen as instructors Gigi Dubé-Clark and Tracey Farmer warn of the gory images about to be displayed on the two screens at the front of the conference room in UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus.

But it’s important to see, the two registered nurses say.

“When we started this course back in January (2018) ... it was Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Columbine, right?” says Gigi. “Well, it’s November, and since then, I’ve had to say movie theater, yoga studio, mall, concerts, just since we started this in the beginning of the year. It’s really kind of sad. Every time I come in to teach this class, I’m adding somebody to the list.

“In the next 30 days, I think there might be someone else to add.”

Gigi places five 1-liter water bottles on the table at the front of the room. They represent the amount of blood in the body. Gigi starts pretending the bottles are someone bleeding. “What The course is offered once am I supposed to? Is that a lot a month at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus with a of bleeding? I think that’s a lot maximum class size of 16. If a of blood, but I don’t know,” Gigi class is full, check back every few weeks as the instructor says in mock panicked voice as pool is growing quickly. she slowly knocks down one bottle In the meantime, refer to the every couple seconds. resources tab on the website for initial information on Each bottle represents how techniques you can use to quickly blood loss can occur, how stop excessive bleeding. a life can be lost within minutes if bleedingcontrol.org someone doesn’t act quickly. And it’s not limited to mass shootings.

“I think about workout facilities, I think about kitchens, I think about all these places where people might not think they’re going to get hurt, but the reality is, you could,” Mary Stuart says. “One of those exercise machines, one of those big weights could crash on someone’s arm and slice it open. Most of those instructors are trained in CPR, but do they know how to stop the bleed?”

Shootings might have been what propelled people like Mary Stuart to take a course on how to use a tourniquet, pack a wound or apply pressure to uncontrolled bleeding, but it’s not why they should do it.

“When you’re faced with these physical choices, it’s stressful,” Gigi says to the class. “When someone’s bleeding a lot – it’s messy, it’s scary, there’s blood everywhere, and people are freaking out. Right?

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Play FOUR FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

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A Day at the Museum

MONTHLY ART CLASSES AT THE ACKLAND GIVE KIDS AN OUTLET FOR CREATIVITY

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T WAS A RAINY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, BUT inside the Ackland Art Museum, instructor Allison Tierney was gesturing at a few works hanging on a bold red wall. Her audience of eight kids sat on the carpet, listening with rapt attention. Allison kept them engaged as she discussed pictographs, asking a question every so

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often – ‘What is abstract art?

How does yellow make you feel?’

She talked about the background of the artists, Sam Francis and Adolph Gottlieb, and their lives and deaths. That last point made a hand go up in the air: “What is death?” one of the kids asked.

That honesty is why one parent enjoys the classes geared for 6- to 9-year-olds. “I like that Allison describes a lot of things, and she talks about all of the emotions of the artist,” says Nina Browner.

“It’s not just a fluffy class that talks about butterflies. She makes sure that you see the sadness that created the art.”

After Allison’s lesson in the gallery, the group snakes through the hallways and up a freight elevator to a studio in the Hanes Art Center. The kids lead the way.

Many come every month. “We’ve been six times already,” says Nina.

As the teacher of the monthly Art Adventures class for the past three years, Allison has worked with the kids to do projects from beading and bookmaking to mosaics and collages. “One of my goals is to try and bring in as many new materials and ways of making art to the classes as I can, so we are never doing the same activity twice,” Allison says. “We spent this past summer inspired by self-portraiture and did some full body drawings, clay face sculptures and learned the proportions of the face.”

Today Allison and her team go over the instructions for monoprinting, explaining that unlike screen-printing and linoleum

Owen Keicher, 8, holds up one of his works of art – a monoprint featuring a bow and arrow.

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Annie Shen watches as son Ivan Li, 7, creates his next print.

block printing they’ve tackled in the past, they’ve only got one opportunity to make a print per original drawing. The kids jump right in, each covering a large tile with paint and using a cotton swab to draw. It’s a learning process, and the kids discover that simple prints come out better than intricate drawings.

By the end of the class, there are peace signs and cityscapes, forests and flowers drying on the table. When asked about her favorite class now that she’s been to six, Sophia Browner, 6, replies: “This one.

I like painting.”

Allison agrees with that assessment, saying there was a lot of energy and art being made.

“Play and experimentation are incredibly important in art-making and therefore play a large role in how I teach, and I saw a lot of that going in this past class,” Allison says. “The kids always amaze me at how knowledgeable they are about art and how in tune they are with their feelings and observations about the work they are looking at.” – Jessica Stringer 32

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You’ve Got Mail A SUBSCRIPTION BOX INSPIRES KIDS TO THINK BIG

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WO SISTERS SIT AROUND A KITCHEN TABLE taking turns rolling the dice. Zarah Adamou, 6, reads from the card, “Compassion is being concerned about the suffering of others. Name a time you showed compassion.” She thinks for a second and her older sister, Tanda Adamou, helps jog her memory, “Remember that time you helped that baby chick?”

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LEFT Sisters Tanda Adamou, 11, and Zarah Adamou, 6, build a self-supporting bridge.

ABOVE Corrie Wiedmann and son Miles package the December Wonder Crates.

This is not Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders. It’s a game that comes with a monthly subscription box Wonder Crate called “Roll Models,” where each kid plays as a historical figure.

“I do like Jane Goodall because she’s an animal lover, and I’m an animal lover, obviously,” Tanda says. She adds that last part because she’s at neighbor Corrie Wiedmann’s house to walk her dog, Kirby.

As the sisters set off on a walk, Corrie talks about the idea behind Wonder Crate. “After the last election, I was feeling a little down on the world,” she recalls. “My background was in education. We wanted to inspire kids and highlight people doing good in the world.”

She and her co-founder, a fellow mom based in New York, both read the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth and were inspired. “We’re both parents and had a lot of conversations around what are the skills our kids need to be successful in life and how can we give them those skills.”

Wonder Crate mailed out their first kits in November 2017, sending packages as far away as New Zealand. Each box focuses on a trait, such as optimism or persistence, through the lens of a historical figure and

a kid. “When we did [creativity] and Leonardo da Vinci, we looked for a kid using his creativity to make a difference,” Corrie says. “We found Alexander who created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Featuring a book on the role model, activities and more, the mailer teaches kids about small ways they can have an impact.

Corrie’s sons – Miles, 14, and Trey, 16 – are outside the target age group, but one kid who did love the kits was Tanda. “I thought it was really cool because it was a ton of inspiring stuff for kids, and it brings out their creative side,” she says.

To keep growing the business, Corrie worked with a mentor at SCORE Chapel Hill Durham and was accepted as part of the fall 2018 cohort at Launch. There, she redesigned her logo and brainstormed with mentor Scott Maitland, recently relaunching this November with 55 subscribers and more ideas for the future.

“It’s funny, we set out to inspire kids to wanna think big and how they can make an impact in the world,” Corrie laughs. “But with a lot of these kids’ stories ... I get inspired. There’s all these kids doing awesome, amazing things out there.” – Jessica Stringer January/February 2019 chapelhillmagazine.com

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one of the tables beside his sister, Emelia McMurray, 7, for her first class and his fifth.

The teacher, Stefanie Prokopiou, asks the students to walk down the steps and circle up around the island countertop at the front of the room. Thomas already knows the drill and leads the way.

In front of them, the kids have parchment paper, rolling pins, cookie cutters and a bowl filled with a mixture of applesauce and cinnamon, so they can make ornaments in different shapes: gingerbread men, candy canes or as Bella Corral, 11, did – an elaborate Santa Claus.

“How many should I do?” asks Emilia.

“As many as you can,” advises Thomas.

Thomas is very methodical, says his mom, Rebecca McMurray. Thomas often helps her in the kitchen or takes on dishes of his own. The Sunday after class, he made pizzelle all by himself.

Olivia Jooste and Maddie Phillips use rolling pins and parchment paper “The confidence cooking gives him to be able to to flatten out their cinnamon and applesauce dough. start it, finish it himself and have a great product is fantastic.” says Rebecca. “[The class] sounded like it would be the perfect fit for him, and he’d get to be with other kids.”

Emilia chats away with cousins Maddie Phillips, 10, and Olivia Jooste, 9, about Taylor Swift, school and what they’re doing tomorrow while Thomas and Bella do their own thing at the gingerbread station.

SOUTHERN SEASON GIVES CHILDREN And while it’s a chance for the kids to learn how to THE CHANCE TO GAIN CULINARY cook, craft and socialize, they also have the chance to EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS be silly when their parents aren’t around.

After Emilia finishes laying out her design for ANY ADULTS MIGHT NOT KNOW her macaroni snowflake on parchment paper, she walks over to the what pizzelle (traditional Italian waffle refreshment corner to fill a clear plastic goblet with grape juice. cookies) are let alone know how to “Hey Thomas, I’m definitely old enough to drink wine,” Emilia says make them. But Thomas McMurray, 10, with a mischievous smile and a few giggles. “And swallow ice whole!” does. And a big reason why is because of “She’s an old soul, but she’s a comic relief,” Rebecca laughs when told Southern Season’s cooking classes. of Emily’s joke. “She thought the goblets reminded her of wine glasses.”

On some Saturday mornings, the large specialty grocery store offers And while the kids are giddy, they’re not running around or acting courses that give kids the opportunity to get comfortable in the kitchen. amiss. They’re very focused on the creations in front of them while The second-floor classroom at the back of the store has long black constantly saying “please” and “thank you” when they need something. tables filled with all sorts of crafts and food. On the first Saturday in Bari Hobbs, the cooking school manager, says that’s her favorite part December, four teachers stand ready to instruct six kids. Thomas sits at of the class – getting to interact with the kids. “You know, you ask them,

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LEFT Bella Corral and Thomas McMurray look at their reflection while they make macaroni snowflakes.

RIGHT Instructor Stefanie Prokopiou shows Olivia Jooste, Maddie Phillips and Sydney Simon how to make cinnamon stick trees.

‘Are you going to go home and do this?’ and most of them are like, ‘Yeah!’ But some of them are like, ‘We didn’t like that.’ They’re so honest,” she laughs. “It’s so refreshing.”

The cooking school is almost as old as the store, which is 25 years old, and the classes for kids started about eight years ago. The longer Bari works there, the more she realizes how important it is for children to hone in on these culinary skills.

“I think being able to cook for yourself and to be able to step in a kitchen and be comfortable is valuable for anybody. We’re so far away from where our food comes from, how it’s prepared, who prepares it,” Bari says. “In a fast-paced, conveniencebased world, we just all need to slow down and stop and concentrate on some of the basics. If you start at a young age, then you’re going to have that your whole life.” –Hannah Lee January/February 2019 chapelhillmagazine.com

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Saved by the Barbell CROSSFIT LOCAL TEENS BUILDS STRENGTH BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL

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ROSSFIT IS KNOWN TO BE a rigorous workout, and some of the fittest athletes compete in the sport. But teens, like Caitlin McCarthy, 13, are proving that this style of exercise can be for everyone.

Walk into CrossFit Local on a Monday evening, and you’ll likely find the Smith Middle School student in the middle of a workout. Since she started CrossFit nearly a year ago, she’s become a regular.

“It’s something that I look forward to every single week,” says Caitlin. “Because I love coming out here and feeling good about myself and just putting on my mode, which is just feeling really strong and powerful and having that good mindset.”

Caitlin McCarthy focuses on her form while she does jumping lunges Caitlin’s mom, Kristin McCarthy, started doing in between drills.

CrossFit two years ago. Following her mom’s lead, Caitlin wanted to try it out, too.

“She’s definitely influenced me to do this,” Caitlin “Keep your back straight – no arching – and don’t let you knees break says. “And she does competitions and I really want to do competitions. parallel,” Emily instructs.

But I have to be 14 or 15, so I have a couple years to get ready.”

When it comes to technique, Emily treats them as adults.

Along with setting goals for Caitlin, CrossFit gives her the chance Otherwise, she tries to make CrossFit as interactive and engaging as to socialize with teens from other parts of Chapel Hill. In December, possible and cracks jokes here and there. As a teacher at Chapel Hill Caitlin was joined by six other teens for the coed class offered on Cooperative Preschool during the day, she gets it.

Mondays at 4:30 p.m. “I want to be your partner because I recognize The 45-minute class always begins with a game and ends with a you,” says Jaryn Green, 11, to Caitlin. game. Outside behind the CrossFit gym, Emily has the teens divide To start the class, coach Emily Harrawood gets everyone in a into two teams to play tic-tac-toe with 10- and 15-pound medicine huddle to introduce themselves and share their favorite 2018 movie balls in the empty parking lot. The teens don’t realize the strength – but in between answers, the seven teens had to do five squats. they’re using because they’re concentrated on winning. The girls 36

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team yells encouragements at Carys Fouche-Skillin, 13, as they’re about to lose, “No, no, no. Go, go, go.” The losing team has to do three burpees.

“They don’t really need the same level of physical stimulus that an adult does just because of where the body is developmentally,” Emily says. “So they need the same types of exercises but not to the same degree. We don’t really do any heavy Olympic lifting … We just want to make sure technique is good.”

And even if the teens aren’t lifting 300-something pounds like the adults, they’re still learning that it’s all right to be strong – to feel it or look it.

“It’s giving her this body awareness, which is being fit and strong – she doesn’t have to be thin to be confident in herself,” Kristin says.

“I just compare to how it was when I was 13, and I think about how it’s such a weird year – seventh grade, eighth grade. It’s really hard to figure out who you are and I think this helps give her an extra boost. I don’t think she was never not confident, but this has definitely made her more confident.”

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Caitlin doesn’t plan on stopping CrossFit any time soon. When she started at the end of 2017, she could only lift 35 pounds. Now, she lifts 105. When she goes to Irish dancing, she’s also noticed an improvement in her core and balance. She says it’s easy decision to continue to do CrossFit when the community is so supportive of her, especially her coach, Emily, who picks her up from school to take her to class.

“I like it because we always do something different,” Caitlin says.

“But I also like it because we also do the same things and try to improve. I like having the feeling that I get to try again even if I don’t hit a certain weight, and I can just try again another time. We’re always learning something new, but we will always come back to that one thing.”

And Emily has been a significant part of that experience.

“The most important thing is that they think of exercise as something that they’re capable of doing and as something that they enjoy doing,” says Emily. “And if they walk out every day feeling like those two things are true, then you know we’ve accomplished our goal.” –Hannah Lee CHM

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BOUNCING BULLDOGS JUMP ROPE CAMP 101 S. White Oak Dr., Chapel Hill 919-493-7992; bouncingbulldogs.org Jump rope basics and skills, designed for beginners to advanced participants, with the 7-time National Champions and 11-time World Champions.

Ages 5–17 Dates Visit website; 8 a.m.–noon Price $45/day; $225/week

CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 ext. 263; cfsnc.org/Summer Weekly courses in subject areas such as leadership, stop-motion animation, theater, outdoor adventures, cooking, forensic science, sports, LEGO, comic design, Minecraft, fashion design, Harry Potter, Star Wars and more.

Ages 4–18 Dates June 17–Aug. 16; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; extended care available from 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

Price $275–$295/week

CAMELOT ACADEMY EDU-VENTURES 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Adventure-themed weeks (e.g. robotics, homesteading, aviation and more!) with field trips, projects and daily classroom literature, writing and math connections. “Learning lifted off the page!”

Ages 6–12 Dates June 10–Aug. 2, full or half days Price Call or visit website.

CAMELOT ACADEMY SUMMER EXPLORATIONS 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Hands-on experiential learning activities like “Design & Build,” agriscience, outdoor cooking & camping, filmmaking, arts & nature and more! Opportunity to earn high school credit.

Ages 5–18 Dates Weekly, June 10–Aug. 2, full or half days Price Call or visit website.

CAMELOT ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Two-week sessions offering remediation or enrichment in math and/or language arts.

Ages Grades 4–12 Dates Two-week sessions, June 10–Aug. 2, full or half days Price Call or visit website.

CAMP RIVERLEA 8302 S. Lowell Rd., Bahama 770-633-7698 (winter); 919-477-8739 (summer); campriverlea.com Provides high-quality outdoors and arts programs that emphasize personal growth, learning new skills, positive interpersonal relationships and appreciation for the natural world.

Ages 5–12

CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE SUMMER CAMP 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro 919-542-4684 ext. 3006; carolinatigerrescue. org/learn/camps Campers will experience the incredible world of the sanctuary. They will visit the animals daily, learn about the essential role carnivores play in their natural habitats, find out what it takes to be a wildcat veterinarian, practice wildlife biology skills and help some of the tigers express their creativity through painting.

Each week of camp is limited to 12 campers.

Ages Rising 3rd-5th grade; rising 6th-8th grade; high school Dates See website for details.

Price $300 CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-918-7364; carrbororec.org Individual sports, arts, outdoor adventure and theme camps such as water fun, science, fishing camps, mountain biking, LEGO engineering and much more.

Ages 3–6, depending on the camp Dates June 10–Aug. 23. Length/frequency varies Price Varies for each camp.

CHAPEL HILL GYMNASTICS 7405 Rex Rd., Ste. 207, Chapel Hill 919-942-3655; chapelhillgymnastics.com Quality instruction and lots of fun in an energetic learning environment.

Ages 3–14 Dates June 10–Aug. 23. Full-day camp, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; half-day camp, 9 a.m.–noon or 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; extended care available Price $180/half-day/week; $240/full-day/ week 

2019 MOREHEAD SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS

K-8 CAMPS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS CODING, BIOLOGY, ASTRONOMY AND MORE REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 22 MEMBERS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION ON JAN. 14

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CHAPEL HILL PARKS AND RECREATION 200 Plant Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-2784; chapelhillparks.org Diverse recreational experiences for all-day and partial-day camps: adventure camps, Youth Tech 3D and Video Gaming Design, ceramic arts, sports themed camps such as ultimate frisbee, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, cheerleading, Olympics and much more.

Spring break camps. Specialized camps for youth and adults with special needs, Social Café, Summer Drama and Push Play Sing.

Inclusion support is available for campers with disabilities.

Ages 5–16 Dates June 17–Aug. 17 Price Varies for each camp.

CHAPEL HILL TENNIS CLUB 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro 919-929-5248; chapelhilltennisclub.com Tennis instruction ranging from beginners to advanced along with swimming and other sports in a fun and positive environment; advanced tennis camp available for tournament players.

Ages 5–15 Dates Call or visit website.

Price Call or visit website.

CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA (980 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill), YMCA AT MEADOWMONT (301 Old Barn Ln., Chapel Hill) & CAMP CLEARWATER (1720 Clearwater Lake Road, Chapel Hill) 919-442-9622; ymcatriangle.org Camps with activities including swimming, cooking, science, sports, outdoor and teen leadership.

Ages 3–17 Dates June 10–Aug. 23, except July 4 Prices Call or visit website.

CHATHAM YMCA 287 East St., Ste. 412, Pittsboro 919-545-9622; ymcatriangle.org Community-based camps at school sites (North Chatham Elementary, Perry Harrison Elementary & Pittsboro Elementary) and Camp Royall with activities including swimming, sports, outdoor, teen leadership and arts and crafts.

Ages Rising grades K–8 Dates June 10–Aug. 23, except July 4 Prices Call or visit website.

CLUB CAMPS AT GOVERNORS CLUB 11000 Governors Dr., Chapel Hill 919-932-8542; governorsclubnc.com Arts and crafts, tennis and golf lessons, team

We can make a difference.

At Hill Learning Center we offer programs for K-12 students that are differentiated, research-based, and focused on helping students develop the academic, organizational, and self-advocacy skills they need to succeed in school, and in life.

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building, group games and more! Club membership required.

Ages 4–12 Dates June 17–21, June 24–28, July 22–26, July 29–Aug. 2; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Price Varies. Call or visit website.

CONSTRUCTION SUMMER CAMP AT DURHAM TECH Durham Tech Woodshop, Building 4 on Main Campus, 1637 E. Lawson St., Durham 919-536-7222, ext. 4008; smithovermanm@ durhamtech.edu Consists of guest speakers; demonstrations in welding, machining, electrical and more; field trip to new build site; tour of Durham Tech labs; learning how to safely use tools and build your own project.

Ages Rising 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-graders Dates June Prices Free DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-493-2642; dukeschool.org More than 50 camps, including technology, coding, outdoor adventures, creative writing, art, music, sports, crafts, community service, day camps for preschool and more.

Ages 4–15 Dates June 17–Aug. 2, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Aftercare available until 6 p.m.

Price $250–$410/week DUKE YOUTH PROGRAMS SUMMER CAMPS Campus Box 90700, Bishop’s House, Durham 919-684-6259; learnmore.duke.edu/youth Program options include STEM, writing, leadership and test prep, Ages Grades 6–11 Dates June 16–28, June 30–July 12, July 14–26; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Price $1,800/day campers; $3,300–$3,700/ residential campers; $2,200/extended-day campers (Duke Young Writers participants only) DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER ARTS CAMP 120 Morris St., Durham 919-560-2726; durhamarts.org Themes vary. One- and two-week cultural camp themes include Swinging Swaziland, Captivating Cabaret and Groovy Guyana.

Flexible mini-camp with the theme Durham, Past, Present and Future also available.

Campers have the opportunity to participate in clay, drawing/painting, mixed media, dance, theater and chorus classes. Aftercare includes guest artists and field trips. Also offers teen intensives for ages 13–17 (call for details).

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DURHAM BULLS BASEBALL CAMPS 409 Blackwell St., Durham 919-687-6500; durhambulls.com Durham Bulls baseball camps provide children the opportunity to interact and learn from Bulls managers, coaches and players in a relaxed environment over a three-day camp on the field at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Ages 7–14 Dates June 12–14, July 24–26, August 7–9; 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Price: $150 DURHAM PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER CAMP 400 Cleveland St., Durham 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org; dprcareprograms.org DPR offers a safe and inclusive environment where all children and teens are encouraged to participate. DPR is committed to the development of life skills, through exposure to diverse activities and recreational experiences. DPR offers a variety of traditional, specialty and teen camps.

Ages 5–12, Youth camps (Child must have completed kindergarten); 13–17, Teen Camps; 13–21, Camp Explore (Teens with special needs) Dates June 17–Aug. 16, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Price Call or visit website. Registration starts March 18.

EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858, ext. 143; emersonwaldorf.org Activities include fort-making, art, music, drama, outdoor explorations, woodworking, fiber arts, skateboarding and more. CIT program also available.

Ages 4–18 Dates June 17–July 26; 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; extended care available Price $170–$225/week GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE 2887 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh 919-307-3952; gigisplayhouse.org/raleigh GiGi’s Summer Adventures are weeklong summer programs for teens and adults with Down Syndrome. Participants explore their independence while experiencing exciting activities across the Triangle. Traveling with one-to-one volunteers, the program builds lifelong friendships, lasting memories and essential skills for independence.

Ages 13+, including adults Dates Visit website.

Price No cost to families. 

Jump rope classes & camps for all ages

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GOVERNORS CLUB GOLF AND TENNIS CAMP 11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill 919-932-8542; governorsclubnc.com Golf and tennis lessons from some of the best instructors in Chapel Hill! Club membership required.

Ages 6–16 Dates July 9–12; July 16–19 and Aug. 6–9; Times may vary Price Varies. Call or visit website.

HILL LEARNING CENTER LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham or Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Offers individualized instruction with a 4:1 student/teacher ratio in reading, writing and math for children with learning differences.

Ages K–Rising 6th grades Dates June 24–July 26 (five-week session); 8:30–11:30 a.m. daily, except July 4, 5 Price $2,850 HILL LEARNING CENTER MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Immerses students in a thematic study based on a literary genre using reading and writing strategies to improve comprehension, analysis and composition skills. Students engage in individual instruction of math concepts.

Embedded in all classes, students learn executive function study skills strategies.

Ages Rising 7th–10th grades Dates June 24–July 26 (five-week session), 1–4 p.m. daily, except July 4, 5 Price $2,400

IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org/camps Offering a variety of camps in academics, arts & crafts, language & culture, music, religion, sports, STEM and more. Visit website for details.

Ages PreK–8th grade Dates Weekly, June–August Price Varies by camp.

INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343; imsnc.org Summer camps for young children in a safe, nurturing environment, tucked away in Durham amongst the trees. Enthusiastic summer camp counselors delight in engaging your young child’s creativity and imagination through music, movement, stories and exciting, hands-on activities with others in a multi-age setting.

Ages 3–5 Dates June 17–Aug. 2 with partial- and fullday options Price Half-day camps (8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), $225/week; full-day camps (8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.), $295/week; early drop-off and late pick-up available for an additional fee.

KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-933-1455; kidzuchildrensmuseum.org Camp favorites include weekly themes of Kids in the Kitchen, Lights! Camera! Action!, Tiny Tinkerers and more! See website for weekly themes and descriptions.

Enrollment available Feb. 1. Early registration available for members and past participants. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and we close registration at 15 campers per week.

Ages 3–5; expansion for ages 6–9 to be announced Dates Weekly camps, June 3–Aug. 30; 9 a.m.–noon, optional aftercare until 1 p.m.

Price See website for details.

LAKEWOOD YMCA (2119 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham) & HOPE VALLEY FARMS YMCA (4818 S. Roxboro St., Durham) Lakewood: 919-401-9622; HVF: 919-4019621; ymcatriangle.org Camps with activities including swimming, sports (basketball/soccer/tennis), outdoor, teen leadership and arts & crafts.

Ages 3–17 Dates June 10–Aug. 23, except July 4 Prices Call or visit website.

MID-SOUTH FENCERS’ CLUB 125 N. Gregson St., Durham 919-286-3100; midsouthfencersclub.org Full-day, beginners welcome! Olympic fencing, longsword and/or chess.

Ages 8–17 Dates Five-day camps, June 24–Aug. 16 Price $280–$335 MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org Exciting summer camp programs conveniently located on our campus in Durham.

Ages Grades K–8 Dates Call or visit website.

Price Call or visit website.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org Weekly themed camps include athletics,

LOW-TECH, HIGH ACHIEVEMENT.

Join us for our All School Open House on Saturday, January 26 from 10am-1pm CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 919-967-1858 EXT 114 OR ADMISSIONS@EMERSONWALDORF.ORG

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music, visual & performing arts, cooking, nature exploration, gardening and science.

Ages 3–14 Dates June 10–Aug. 16 (closed week of July 4); half- and full-day camps Price Visit website. Registration begins Feb. 1.

MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-962-1236; moreheadplanetarium.org/camp Children naturally love to explore our world, and Summer Science Camps are the perfect way to encourage your child’s curiosity and intellectual growth in a fun, nurturing environment.

Ages Grades K–8 Dates Check website.

Price Check website. Registration begins Jan. 22.

NATURE ADVENTURES CAMP AT SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS 420 Anderson St., Durham 919-668-1707; gardens.duke.edu/learn/camp Ages Rising grades K–8 Dates Spring break camp for grades K–5: March 25–29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Summer camp for 4th–8th grade: June 10-14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Weekly summer camps for rising K–5th grade: June 17–Aug. 9, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (extended day 1–4 p.m.). Camp for rising 6th–8th grades, July 29– Aug. 2, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Price $200 weekly; extended day: $100/week. 5% sibling or multiweek discount; 15% member discount. Discounts do not apply to extended day fee. Limited scholarships available. 

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP Campers enjoy lots of fresh air, active fun and new friends.

Choose from full-day, half-day, sports, specialty and traditional day camps for all ages throughout the Triangle. Weekly themes add variety to activities.

Register now online or at a YMCA near you

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CELEBRATING

39 YEARS IN THE CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY

NOW ENROLLING: TODDLER • PRESCHOOL • ELEMENTARY

1702 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 • 919.929.3339 For more information, please contact admin@mdsch.org or visit mdsch.org.

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OLD MILL FARM CAMP 8794 NC Highway 751, Durham 919-241-3340; oldmillfarmdurham.com Award-winning program from the same team at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill. The program is set on 20 acres with a private cottage for the 3- to 5-year-old half-day campers. Fun includes animal care, outdoor games and play, fishing, crafts and farm entrepreneurship in addition to chicken races, gem mining, gardening, hay rides, cooking, fort making, outdoor survival

and ice cream making in our ice cream parlor.

Ages 5–10 Dates Weekly, June 17–Aug. 23 Price Call or visit website.

OUR PLAYHOUSE SUMMER CAMPS 2400 University Dr., Durham 919-967-2700; ourplayhousepreschool.com Hands-on learning with the support of skilled teachers who use a Reggio-inspired philosophy. Indoor and outdoor classrooms

foster children’s growth across social, emotional, academic and cognitive domains.

Projects include sensory, art, building and movement activities along with plenty of outdoor play.

Ages 2–6 Dates June 17–Aug. 9; three- and five-day schedules available; 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. with extended day available Price Call for inquiry.

PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRE INTENSIVE Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org High school actors rehearse and train alongside professional theater artists and perform on PlayMakers’ main stage.

Ages Rising 9th-graders through recent high school graduates Dates June 17–July 28 Price $1,500; scholarships available.

PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRE QUEST Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org Middle school theater camps in acting, musical theater, improv and more.

Ages Rising grades 6–9 Dates Weekly, June 10–July 26 Price $325/week; scholarships available.

St. Thomas More Catholic School Preschool through Grade 8

Joy in Faith • Joy in Academics • Joy in Community Shaping minds, hearts and souls since 1964. #STMJOY Call today to schedule your tour.

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PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY THEATRETECH Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art – UNC, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill 919-962-7935; playmakersrep.org High school theater tech students work alongside professional theater artists and apprentice behind the scenes in stage management, costumes, scenic, props, lighting and sound.

Ages Rising 10th–12th grades and recent high school graduates Dates June 17–July 31 Price $750; scholarships available.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL 81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441; primrosechapelhill.com This summer, imaginations take flight through different weekly themes that engage school-aged children in creative and critical thinking while doing fun, STEAM-based projects and field trip experiential learning.

Ages Grades K–5 Dates Weekly, June 10–Aug. 16, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Price Call for inquiry.

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SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS Locations in Durham, Wake, and Orange Counties 919-477-2116; schoolhouseofwonder.org Whether they participate in a single Discovery Day or several weeks of awardwinning camps at Schoolhouse of Wonder, your child is guaranteed to come home dirty, tired, and happy or you’ll get your money back. They will be engaged in a variety of outdoor activities — games, fort building, nature art, whittling, discovering plants and animals in the forest and creeks, storytelling and more. Leadership development and training available for 13- to 17-year-olds through counselor-in-training opportunities and paid junior counselor positions.

Ages 5–7; 8–12; 13–17 Dates Year-round Price $74–$319; multi-camp and sibling discounts, limited financial assistance available.

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL DAY CAMPS 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-929-1546; stmcsnc.org Various themes including cooking, art, music and rhythmic gymnastics.

Ages Grades K–8 Dates June and July Price Varies based on camp. Details released online in March.

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SUMMER @ SAINT MARY’S 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4028; sms.edu Summer @ Saint Mary’s gives participants the opportunity to explore new interests, build fundamental skills, pursue artistic dreams and expand academic horizons.

Ages Rising grades K–12 Dates June 17–July 27, one-week sessions.

Early morning drop-off and after-camp care. 

We go the extra smile.

SOUTHERN SEASON: KIDS IN THE KITCHEN CAMPS 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-929-7133; southernseason.com Each day and week will have unique themes.

Ages 8–12 Dates Check website.

Price Check website. Registration begins early March.

STROUDS CREEK FARM SUMMER CAMP 1600 Friendship Ln., Hillsborough 919-406-4552; stroudscreekfarm.com Summer camp programs designed to offer a unique summer experience for your child. Our program is a down-to-earth opportunity for a nature-based experience.

The time spent at Strouds Creek Farm is child-centered and focuses on a routine of activities, but is not an inflexible, superscheduled day. We calmly approach the day and allow for flexibility and following the child’s interest.

Ages 4–12 Dates Weekly, June 7–Aug. 19, full day 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and half day 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.; extended day and early drop off available.

Price Call or visit our website. $300 full day; $175 half day.

Comprehensive pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care for your entire family.

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SOUTHERN SEASON: TEEN BOOT CAMP 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-929-7133; southernseason.com Two-day sessions that include Cooking 101 and Basic Knife Skills that give teens a base of culinary knowledge.

Ages 13–17 Dates Check website.

Price Check website. Registration begins early March.

Celebrating 20 years of pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care in Chapel Hill.

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Full- and half-day, all-girl and co-ed offerings.

Price Early bird special through Jan. 1, 2019.

Regular price $165–$325 per session, $1,195 for residential Innovators Hub program.

TEMPLE THEATRE SUMMER THEATRE CONSERVATORIES 120 Carthage St., Sanford 919-774-4155; templeshows.com Each summer, the Temple Theatre offers an array of educational opportunities designed to

promote creativity, discipline, self-confidence and teamwork.

Ages 3–18 Dates Musical Theatre Conservatory: June 10–23 and July 29–Aug. 11; Junior Musical Theatre Conservatory: June 24–29; Teen Musical Theatre Conservatory: July 1–14; Shakespeare Intensive: July 15–Aug. 3; Rising Stars: June 10–14, June 17–21, July 8–12, July 22–26, July 29–Aug. 2, Aug. 5–9 Prices $100-500

Montessori School of Durham is accepting 2019-20 school year applications for children 18 months through 6th grade.

TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org Students will have the opportunity to learn a new craft or hobby, enhance and develop existing skills, travel to local places and make new friends. Our staff consists of experts, artists and educators from TDS and other local schools and programs focusing on art, STEAM, nature, adventure, early childhood and more. CIT program for 13-15 year olds.

Ages 4–15 Dates June 17–Aug. 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; extended care available Price Before Feb. 15, $270/session; after Feb. 15, $285/session TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org Camp topics include math, Latin, SAT prep, robotics, scripting, basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, pottery, LEGO robotics, art, sewing, cooking and much more.

Grades K-12, ages 5–18 Dates Weekly, June 4–Aug. 16; morning and afternoon sessions available; schedule available online in January.

USA NINJA CHALLENGE 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Ste. A., Durham 984-219-2559; usaninjachallenge.com/ durham-nc Turning kids into ninjas one obstacle at a time.

Ages 6–15 Dates Call or check website.

Price Call or check website.

Schedule a personal tour and classroom observation to see how Montessori School of Durham fosters curiosity, respect, innovation, perseverance and responsibility to help children navigate an ever-changing world with grace and confidence.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM

formerly Montessori Children’s House of Durham Montessori School of Durham is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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YMCA CAMP CHEERIO 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley 336–869-0195 (fall, winter, spring); 336-363-2604; campcheerio.org YMCA residential camp in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Activities offered include aquatics, sports, field games, creative arts and nature study.

Ages 7–15 Dates June 9–Aug. 16 Price $1,110–$2,320 CHM

YMCA CAMP CHEERIO Residential camping for boys and girls rising 2nd to 10th grade Sessions from June 10th to August 17th Located on 135 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Stone Mountain State Park Campers can enjoy over 35 activities including Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, Horseback Riding, Guitar, and more!

Call (336)869-0195 or visit campcheerio.org for more information!

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Experience SUMMER AT DUKE Since 1983

STEM Camps (Biosciences and Engineering, Neurosciences, Forensics, Computer Programming, Digital Media) Writing Camps (from Novices to Published Writers)

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Leadership (Activism and Service) Test Prep (SAT) Current Grade Level for School Year 2018-2019

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Southern Village THE STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY SURROUNDS THE VILLAGE GREEN

BY MAT T WHITE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH MANN

STROLL DOWN SOUTHERN VILLAGE’S POSTCARD-PRETTY TOWN square is, in one sense, a tour of modern neighborhood planning. But it’s also a look deep into the past, to roots that run all the way to Renaissance-era Italy, when popes and scholars first began to ask an age-old question, ‘What makes a town?’

Within a few steps into Southern Village, you pass a coffee shop and movie theater, bike racks and street parking and benches to rest on as kids climb and run along short stone walls. There’s a church, a doctor’s office and a grocery store. At the middle is a large central lawn, perfect for daytime lounging or, with its adjacent stage, nighttime concerts or outdoor movies.

The 550 homes that branch off in almost every direction from the square barely register, yet the open, inviting space suggests a sense of belonging, as if the idea of community was baked into the red bricks of the sidewalks.

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ABOVE When they were younger, Colin and Cate often walked less than a block to Market Pocket Park (known to residents as the sand park). BELOW Kids often gather in the alleyways behind Southern Village homes to play catch or kick around a soccer ball. OPPOSITE PAGE Melissa and Michael Hudgens in Market Pocket Park.

pre-planned neighborhoods like Myers Park in Charlotte and Irving Park in Greensboro, along with famous New Urbanist enclaves around the country like Seaside in Florida, Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Old Town Alexandria in Virginia.

“Those neighborhoods were some of the most desirable across the United States,” D.R. says. “So coming up with the residential part, we used those models.

But we had no model for retail, so that’s what sent me to Italy.”

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trapezoidal open square in 1459, uniting two palaces and two cathedrals. The square served as the town’s market and social hub, open to all. Along with similar spaces in Florence, the Piazza Pio II (named for Pope Pius II) has inspired builders of open space, pre-planned communities ever since.

“The main thing I got out of (Italy) is that most of the public spaces in the United States are really too large,” D.R. says. “The great thing about these piazzas in Italy was the human scale. So they feel like an outdoor room. Where that comes to play in Southern Village is The Green, where the trees surrounding it create a wall. Hopefully you have a sense of feeling like you’re in an outdoor room.”

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at Southern Village, which routinely has hundreds attend the Saturday movie nights, Sunday concerts and other seasonal events. D.R. says that early planning for Southern Village included plans that cut the neighborhood’s central square off from car traffic, but in the end, modern American life has different demands than 15th-century Italy.

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says. “We can’t do everything.”

Beyond the central square is the 300acre neighborhood itself, where homes range from townhomes near the square to large single-family homes on the outskirts with a wide range of sizes and styles in between. Lots and yards are small and streets looping and curving, encouraging neighbors to mix on the streets with little threat of traffic. A pool and tennis center sit a quarter mile off the square, as does Mary Scroggs Elementary School. Grey Culbreth Middle School, in an adjacent neighborhood, is accessible on foot by footpaths and paved trails.

Melissa Hudgens has kids at both schools: her daughter, Cate, 13, is an eighth-grader at Culbreth while Colin, 7, is in second grade. The family has lived in Southern Village for almost a dozen years, after moving to the neighborhood from just off Franklin Street. Melissa and her husband, Michael, a UNC professor, loved living in the heart of Chapel Hill, but after having Cate, realized they needed more space and a neighborhood geared towards children.

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“One of the neat things is just Residents cite the small-town feel of the neighborhood’s main square, including friendly pharmacy owner David Smithwick. how many people either work for themselves as entrepreneurs or work from home,” Melissa says. “[Their] “There’s a layer of people who are transient, like people here on office is in Raleigh but they are here, people who are writers, a fellowship, who are from abroad,” she says. “We’ve made friends editors, web designers. It makes it nice during the day because the with lots of people from Germany, France, India and other places.” place doesn’t empty out.”

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Hanan Kovens and Karla de Beck enjoy drinks at twilight on the home’s spacious front porch.

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for it.’” He put the 9-foot door in storage, he says, already picturing it as part of his not-yet-built house on Milton Avenue.

Inside the door, the twostory, thoroughly modern house, which Hanan moved into just last June, seems sparse on furnishings, but that’s because Hanan is taking his time filling it. He’s adding furniture and finishes only when something catches his eye and makes sense for the space he wants to create. As a result, most things in and around the house, like the door, are ones he put aside long before he broke ground.

On the back deck is a freestanding hammock he’s had waiting for three years.

It’s a gift from his dad, who thought it would be the perfect way to take in the view of the 70-foot oak tree in the backyard, which Hanan preserved during construction. Beside the tree is a wooden gazebo, snatched from a sales center that no longer had use for it, though the octagonal structure is missing part of its center crown. “I had it on

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Hanan, Karla, Joe Kovens, Mieke Lynch, Jochen Schwarz and Cliff Minsley in the main living space.

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a trailer, dodging under traffic lights on the way here,� Hanan says. “I lost the top on the last corner, by Whole Foods.�

Inside, there’s a trio of living room furniture pieces by Saccaro, a Brazilian design house. Hanan found them in Miami a year before construction and felt they reflected his family’s ties to south Florida, where his father grew up prior to moving to Chapel Hill to develop apartments and homes. As a kid, Hanan, along with his two brothers, spent hours working on jobsites. “I was running trucks on jobsites before I could drive,� Hanan says, who graduated from East Chapel Hill High School. “I remember taking lunches to come do landscaping. Then during the summers it was full speed.�

After college in Boca Raton and a job with a major investment firm, Hanan returned to Chapel Hill in 2009 as a developer, eventually buying the small lot on Milton Avenue.

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watch traffic ebb and flow through the often-choked merge of Highway 15-501 and East Franklin Street. UNC’s campus and I-40 are both, at most, five minute drives. But Milton is a quiet, dead-end street with a mix of modest, affordable rental homes and upscale rebuilds. Hanan says his neighbors range from an interpreter at UNC Hospitals, the owner of a major lumber yard and a research scientist who was unavailable to chat on a recent morning because she had just left for Brussels.

“I wanted it to be Chapel Hill-style, but with a contemporary feel,” Hanan says.

“I love living here. You feel connected to the town. I love being able to walk to my grocery store.”

Inside, Hanan put down 7-inch-wide white oak flooring throughout, beneath modern touches in almost every room. The stairwell is lined with metal cable, while the kitchen holds a massive range surrounded by dark gray cabinets and reflective glass tiles. More tiles encase a gas fireplace in the living room, topped with a mantel of distinctive hewn timber. The mantel is a gift from the Chatham-based general contractors who built the house, Fred and Lou Pica.

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Hanan grew up working on jobsites for the Picas, who contracted with the family’s development firm. The mantel is a recovered lumber from a pre-electric mill in Bynum on the Haw River. Sitting above the modern gas fireplace in Hanan’s living room, its cut marks date to its original milling, likely on a saw powered by water or steam – a touch of local history in the otherwise open, contemporary gathering spot.

“I wanted the themes of natural light, flow and open space,” Hanan says.

The living room opens to the kitchen, appointed with Viking appliances and a stainless steel table on casters as a movable island. It is, Hanan says, set up for entertaining. He recently invited friends over for a meal of red snapper, prepared in the oven, before the group headed out by bus to Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw for a concert by Mountain Man, an allwomen folk trio.

“Every time I leave Chapel Hill, I love coming home here because it’s such a diverse community. We have so many great restaurants and access to theater and the arts,” Hanan says. “I want to have music, food, dance – It’s the theme of the house.” CHM

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Roots Bakery, Bistro & Bar Farm-to-table American and Central American fusion.

161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160; rootschapelhill.com Sawasdee Thai Restaurant Thai cuisine such as red curry and pad thai. 110 N. Columbia St.; 919-960-0440; sawasdeechapelhill.com

Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192; yeoldewaffleshoppe.com West Franklin Street 411 WEST TheREAL menu LOCAL– FRESHseafood including fresh REAL pasta, REAL GOOD and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. BURGER BEST Franklin BEST St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com FRIES WINNER

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919-904-7659 516 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, CHAPEL HILL OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY, 11 AM - 10 PM

AL’S BURGER SHACK Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com COMING SOON! 708 MARKET STREET, SOUTHERN VILLAGE, CHAPEL HILL

Shanghai Dumpling Dumplings, pork buns, hotpots. 143 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6737; shanghaidumplingnc.com

B. GOOD Seasonal, sustainably sourced burgers, salads and bowls that rotate with local harvests.

Carolina Square, 133 W. Franklin St.; 984-255-1455; bgood.com

Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566; supdogs.com

Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com

Tama Café Tea beverages plus smoothies, coffee, desserts, salad bowls and sandwiches.

105 E. Franklin St.; 919-391-3706; tamatea.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with a variety of locally owned restaurants and small food businesses. Permanent vendors include The Bar at Blue Dogwood, Chocolatay Confections, Left Bank Butchery, Pizzelle Bakery, Rumi Persian Cafe, Soul Cocina and Vegan Flava Cafe. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com

Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com

Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food, like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com

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Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas, onigiri (rice balls) and imported Japanese snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com/nc

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Ms. Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277

Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant featuring pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com

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114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com

Bread & Butter Bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, desserts. 503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998; chapelhillbakery.com

BREADMEN’S A variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meat, with daily soup and specials.

All-day breakfast; vegetarian options.

Catering available. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine.

460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com Cholanad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, Hoppin’ John and jalapeño-cheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com

CROSSROADS CHAPEL HILL AT THE CAROLINA INN New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Cuban Revolution Express Wraps, pressed sandwiches and handmade empanadas.

401 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5276; cubanrevolutionexpress.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Frutta Bowls Serves bowls with bases of acai, pitaya, oatmeal and kale, in addition to smoothies. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-999-4427; fruttabowls.com Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com Ice Lab Rolled ice cream and shaved ice.

405 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5695

ITALIAN PIZZERIA III Pizza, calzones, subs.

The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 35+ years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com Kipos Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com

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LA RÉSIDENCE French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients.

202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Choose from a menu of signature pizzas or build your own with a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-391-4100; lotsa.com MAMA DIP’S Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Mellow Mushroom Classic Southern pizza. 310 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-1941; mellowmushroom.com/store/chapel-hill Merritt’s Store & Grill Sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, burgers. 1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897; merrittsblt.com Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites like cheese fries plus pizza, burgers, wings, salads and more. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com Moe’s Southwest Grill Made-to-order burritos, nachos, quesadillas and more.

110 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6217; moes.com

NEWS BITES COMING IN HOT Spike’s Hot Chicken N’ Dogs opened on 370 E. Main Street in Carrboro in November, specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken and hot dogs.

EARLY RISER Lula’s is now offering brunch – look for handcrafted brunch cocktails and offerings from classic chicken and waffles to potato squash strata.

FUSION REVOLUTION Asia Cafe on Franklin Street will now be owned by Curry Point Express, a restaurant based in Durham. The hot spot, now also called Curry Point Express, will be a fusion of the two restaurants, bringing an Indian and Asian flare to downtown Chapel Hill.

SWEET SOUTHERN Leslie and Brendan Cox shuttered Alberello in Veranda at Briar Chapel and replaced it with Sadie’s Southern in November. The eatery serves up oyster po’ boys, cinnamon French toast and deviled eggs.

JUST BREWIN’ ALONG Carolina Brewery took home its fourth national medal at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival, where Copperline Amber Ale won silver in the ‘Ordinary and Special Bitter’ category in September. The brewery also welcomed brewer Becky Hammond to brewmaster Nate Williams’ team, where she will oversee quality control as the brewery continues its commitment to canning and wider distribution.

B-I-N-G-O! Dingo Dog Brewing Co.’s “Suzie’s Honeysuckle Cider” was a last-minute entry into the U.S. Open Cider Championship, and it took gold in the “herbal cider” category in November.

The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com

The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com

Perennial Coffee and pastries; 403 W. Franklin St.; 919-869-7517; perennial.cafe

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com

THE PIZZA PRESS Build your own pizza with dozens of ingredient choices or choose a predesigned signature pizza. Also enjoy salads and a large selection of craft beer. Carolina Square; 984-234-0081; thepizzapress.com The PIT Chapel Hill Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, tea, treats and specialty drinks. 462 W. Franklin St.; thepit-chapelhill.com

Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com

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Although Dick and Sue Barrows are the masterminds behind Kitchen, putting in hours each week as chef and hostess, respectively, Chapel Hill really has their daughter, Leslie, to thank. If she hadn’t attended UNC, drawing her parents to the area for visits, the couple might have stayed at their successful restaurants in New Hope and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lucky for us, they moved to Chapel Hill in 2009 where they knew a total of two people; today that couldn’t be less true. They’ve been a fixture in the dining

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scene since 2010 and their many friends and regulars come to the casual French bistro for the community and a mussels and fries fix. This time of year, pass through the entryway curtains at Kitchen and you’re ready for something warm and hearty. Braised rabbit is not commonly found on many menus in town so we’re grateful they do it right. Cooked in white wine and served with carrots, tender cipollini onions and crispy polenta, it pairs well with a full-bodied red.

Braised rabbit, $21 – Jessica Stringer

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West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599; westendwinebar.com

Luncheonette Salads, soups and pasta dishes house-made with local ingredients. 100 Europa Dr.; 984-234-0644; roseluncheonette.com

Windows Restaurant at the Franklin Hotel New American breakfast cuisine. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000

Market Street Coffeehouse Coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993; marketstcoffee.com

Yogurt Pump Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing/Rams Plaza

Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and variety of homemade kimchi.

1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine.

1722 Fordham Blvd., Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; monterreychapelhill.com Olio & Aceto Cafe Brunch and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products. 400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958; olioandacetocafe.com Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488; redpepperchapelhill.com

BABALU TAPAS AND TACOS Gourmet Mexican. 1800 E. Franklin St., Ste. 16; 984-528-8030; chapelhill.eatbabalu.com

CAFFÉ DRIADE Carrboro Coffee, bowlsize lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine.

1215 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 Cerritos Cantina Specialty dips, ceviche, street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566; cerritoscantina.com Chopt Offers unique salads, grain, noodle and quinoa bowls. Eastgate Crossing; 919-240-7660; choptsalad.com Clean Juice Certified organic juices, smoothies, bowls and snacks. Eastgate Crossing; 919-590-5133; cleanjuice.com Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com Guglhupf Bake Shop Bakery serving European-style breads, pastries and savory baked goods in addition to coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/ chapel-hill-bake-shop Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant.

1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207; lahacienda2.eat24hour.com The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com

SQUID’S Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters.

1201 Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesnc.com Zoës Kitchen Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches and kebabs. Eastgate Crossing; 919-883-9310; zoeskitchen.com

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Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steak house mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet.

University Place; 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com Village Burgers Gourmet burgers with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots.

919-240-4008; villageburgerchapelhill.com

at Southern Season

WEATHERVANE • Lunch • Dinner & PATIO BreakfastRESTAURANT Brunch fries, chicken Shrimp & grits, Weekend sweet potato & waffles and other foods with a southern flair. 919-929-9466; southernseason.com/ restaurant/chapel-hill Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Contemporary cuisine with a Southern flare highlighting local ingredients

Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese 2012 Champions of the cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; “Got to be NC” Competition hunamchapelhill.com Dining Series 201 S. Estes Drive, University Mall, Chapel Hill 919-929-9466 | southernseason.com/weathervane

KITCHEN Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326; luchatigre.com THE ROOT CELLAR Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more.

Beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com

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Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com

Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com

Bartaco Tacos of various styles like sesame ribeye and fried oyster, plus fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com

Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com

City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist. 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian mains, plus wine and beer.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393

Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com

Margaret’s Cantina Creative Mexican appetizers and entrees. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina.com

Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes. 919-918-7888; redbowlchapelhill.com

New Hope Market Store and grill that uses local products and features breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more.

6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851

TRILOGY American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com

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Oishii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com

Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com

Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com

Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai.

Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805; thaipalacenc.com

Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi, stir fried egg noodles and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com

The Egg & I French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; theeggandirestaurants.com

Rasa Indi-Chinese Indian and Chinese cuisine. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches.

1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/chapel-hill

The Bagel Bar More than 20 homemade bagel varieties. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 109; 919-929-7700; bagelbarbagels.com

Meadowmont Village

The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards.

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266 Special Treats Gourmet chocolates, cookies and biscotti made by people with disabilities.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-883-2151; specialtreatsnc.com YOPOP Chapel Hill Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors made daily and 36 toppings including fresh fruit. Bubble tea and smoothies.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811; cafecarolina.com Chronic Tacos Mexican grill utilizing authentic recipes. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4803; eatchronictacos.com Fusion Fish Eclectic menu including tapas, family-style dinners and sushi. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-903-8416; fusionfishcuisine.com Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas.

REAL LOCAL 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; meetfresh.us/en

Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads.

3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; chapelhill.brenzpizzaco.com Coco Bean Coffee Shop Locally owned coffee shop offering Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and a variety of baked goods. 1114 Environ Way, East 54; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com

ELEMENTS Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door.

2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com

Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com

CARRBORO Downtown ACME FOOD & BEVERAGE CO. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch.

110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, en­chiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine.

301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Coffee, ice cream and pastries. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-960-6776; marketstcoffee.com

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REAL GOOD Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklych.com WINNER

BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com

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BURGER Southern Village BEST FRIES SANDWICH

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919-904-7659 516 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, CHAPEL HILL OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY, 11 AM - 10 PM

AL’S BURGER SHACK Gourmet burgers and fries made with local ingredients. 708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com COMING SOON! 708 MARKET STREET, SOUTHERN VILLAGE, CHAPEL HILL

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato. 610 Market St.; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Pazzo! Italian cuisine, takeout pizza. 700 Market St.; 919-929-9984; pazzo-restaurant.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

MEL’S COMMISSARY & LUNCHEONETTE Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com Milltown Pub fare with an extensive beer list. 307 E. Main St.; 919-968-2460; dininganddrinking.com Napoli Cafe Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; napolicarrboro.com Neal’s Deli Traditional deli fare. 100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com Oakleaf The daily changing menu includes “immediate” cuisine like handmade pastas, seafood from the Carolinas and ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com OPEN EYE CAFE Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups and fritti. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com January/February 2019 chapelhillmagazine.com

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Winter Pudding Rarely does my husband, Drake, pass up a chance to order bread pudding in a restaurant.

To me, that’s like ordering a hamburger. Really, I always think, how hard is that to make at home? I’ll opt for a tart or soufflé, something I’m unlikely to try in my own kitchen. And yet, I always end up eating half of his dessert.

This happened recently at a restaurant in Flagstaff, Arizona, called Criollo Latin Kitchen.

Drake ordered apple-cranberry bread pudding.

I couldn’t keep my fork away from his plate.

Because I grew up eating in New Orleans where bread pudding appeared on most restaurant menus, I assumed the dessert originated in France. In fact, it originated in 12th-century England. Sometimes called bread and butter pudding, white pot or hasty pudding, it was then, as now, a way to use leftover bread.

Any kind of bread will do, from brioche to rough European-style bread to hamburger buns. Last year, this column featured a holiday bread pudding made with panettone – an easy, delicious version with nuts and dried fruits already built into the bread. Whatever bread is used, it needs to be dry. If the bread is not already stale, toast it in the oven.

Otherwise, the pudding will be too squishy.

New Orleans restaurants offer inventive variations of this simple dessert: Tujague’s rendition incorporates bananas and banana liqueur; Antoine’s features pecans, cinnamon and raisins with a caramel rum sauce. The mother of all bread puddings, as well as the most complicated to make, is Commander’s Palace’s stunning bread pudding soufflé, featured in the restaurant’s eponymous cookbook. This one requires leaving the table

Apple Bread Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce 12 cups French bread or ciabatta, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp. salted butter 3 large apples, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup light brown or white sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. cardamom Pinch of nutmeg ¼ cup rum or brandy Optional: ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins, soaked in hot water for ½ hour 4 large eggs, beaten 3 cups milk or half-and-half ¾ cup white sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3 Tbsp. salted butter, melted Sweetened whipped cream for serving Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the bread cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 15 minutes, until dry. Let cool.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the apples and ¼ cup white or light brown sugar to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring

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to make at the last minute, but if you want to impress your guests, it’s worth the effort.

On the other hand, Criollo’s bread pudding can be made hours before serving. This time of year you can substitute pears for apples or use a mixture of both. In summer, try it with peaches or plums. Warm up leftovers for a tasty breakfast. The extra sauce won’t be wasted either. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream.

The recipe below isn’t Criollo’s, which is known only to its chef. It’s my version using a very basic bread pudding formula. You can vary it in dozens of ways to suit your own tastes. The spice in Criollo’s pudding tasted slightly unfamiliar, most likely Mexican cinnamon, which I haven’t found in local groceries. To give it a similarly mysterious aromatic quality, I added a pinch of cardamom. It’s magical.

PHOTO BY JAMES STEFIUK

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, vanilla, ¾ cup white sugar and pinch of salt.

Pour the egg-milk mixture into the pan.

Let stand for at least 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid, pushing the bread down if needed.

Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter on top and bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes, or until set.

Serve pudding warm with whipped cream and brown sugar sauce (see below). Serves 12-14.

occasionally, until the apples are golden and softened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the spices and liquor of choice. Cook another minute or so until juices thicken a bit.

Butter an 8x11 baking dish. Add the bread and apples to the dish, mixing to distribute apples (and cranberries or raisins, if using) evenly.

Brown Sugar Sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups light brown sugar Pinch of salt 3 Tbsp. salted butter 2 Tbsp. rum or brandy 1 tsp. vanilla In a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Add brown sugar and salt and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, stirring well until the sauce is smooth.

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Provence Southern French cuisine.

203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; provenceofcarrboro.com Spotted Dog Vegetarian-friendly appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881; tylerstaproom.com Wings Over 18 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Esperanza Empanada y Tequila Savory and sweet empanadas, 50 kinds of tequila. 370 E. Main St.; 919-617-1674 Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com

One Fish Two Fish Hawaiian poke restaurant offering the traditional raw fish over rice and salad bowls, as well as poke burritos, nachos and tacos. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 140; 919-240-5532; onefishtwofishpoke.com Rise Biscuits and Donuts Carrboro Biscuits, doughnuts and coffee. 310 E. Main St., Ste. 100; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitsdonuts.com Spike’s Hot Chicken N’ Dogs Nashville-style hot fried chicken and hot dogs. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 180; 919-249-5851; spikeshotchicken.com Vecino Brewing Company Dozens of craft beer choices plus dishes made with fresh, local ingredients like house-made pretzels and pickles, small plates, salads and sandwiches. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus, inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones.

919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com CrossTies BBQ A variety of barbecue, sides and scratch-made desserts. 919-918-3923; crosstiesbbq.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern and American classics. 919-929-2909; elmosdinercarrboro.com

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Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine.

919-904-7343; oasisincarrmill.com Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits.

919-904-7160; venablebistro.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads. 602-D Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos.

3307 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net

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CHATHAM COUNTY Governors Club AL’S PUB SHACK Classic gourmet burger and fries joint, featuring an expanded menu with sandwiches, seafood, soups and salads along with a full bar. 50050 Governors Dr.; 919-904-7659 Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee, and Sunday brunch.

50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990; flairforfoodrestaurant.com

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co CAPP’S PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA Traditional Italian cuisine & TRATTORIA including fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more. 79 Falling Springs Dr.; cappspizzeria.com Sadie’s Southern Classic Southern comfort food.

72 Chapelton Ct.; 984-234-3017; sadiessouthern. com

Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches.

1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440

Town Hall Burger & Beer Gourmet burgers plus shared plates, tacos, wings and salads.

58 Chapelton Ct.; Ste. 140; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr. (Governors Village); 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com

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Veranda (Briar Chapel) 501 PHARMACY Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com

THE BELTED GOAT A coffee and wine shop with paninis, cheeses and pastries.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com/pittsboro Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr.; 919-663-5600; compadresnc.com

Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue. 5650 U.S 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros and rice bowls. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com

Bella Donna Classic Italian dishes like lasagna and spaghetti carbonara. 440 East St.; 919-545-0900; belladonnaitalianrestaurant.com

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The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes.

664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com THE FEARRINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT Contemporary fine-dining.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house

HOUSE OF HOPS Relaxed bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap.

112 Russet Run, Ste. 110; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet-andsour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles.

111 Knox Way. Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com THE MOD Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-5336883; themodernlifedeli.com

Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads; 39 West St.; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com

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Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast prepared thoughtfully by chefs James Clark and Bill Hartley. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com

Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches.

58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com

THE ROOT CELLAR Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 35 Suddles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com

Compadres Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 115 Siler Crossing; 919-663-5600; compadresnc.com

S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com Small B&B Cafe Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery with outdoor seating offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. 219 East St.; 919-5371909; smallbandbcafe.com

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HILLSBOROUGH Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 122 S. Churton St.; 919-732-8662; bandidoscafe.com The Colorado Burrito Mexican grill with burritos, taco salads, chimichangas and other traditional fare. 116 Daniel Boone St.; 919-245-3335

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El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic from-scratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Lane; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/ homepage.html

Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food. 107 James J. Freeland Memorial Dr.; 919-732-3480 RADIUS Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining; 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net

Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails.

115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com

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Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine; 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; saratogagrill.com

Kimchi Yay! Korean dishes featuring kimchi jjigae, japchae and buchimgae. Sidewalk, 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; kimchiyay.com

Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, produce, baked goods, plus Steve’s brand products like pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com

King Street Bar Beer, wine, specialty cocktails.

114 W. King St.

Village Diner Southern diner, buffet.

600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915

LaPlace Cajun cuisine. 111 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0041; laplacehillsborough.com

Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites like spaghetti carbonara and chicken piccata. 133 N. Scotswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com

Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 107 N. Churton St.; 919-732-0900 Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; panciuto.com

Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop Whit’s Frozen Custard Ice cream and frozen treats. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223; thewnp.com

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ALSO CHECK OUT THESE DURHAM AREA RESTAURANTS… Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken and flat iron steak. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food with a Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare.

601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails restaurant. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com DeeLuxe Chicken Fried chicken with dark and light quarters, plus a sauce bar with almost a dozen options. Other offerings include seafood platters and Velveeta macand-cheese. 1116 Broad St.; 919-294-8128; deeluxechicken.com Denny’s Diner fare. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. 5320 McFarland Rd., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com

Fairview Dining Room Washington Duke Inn’s AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant.

3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Mad Hatter Cafe & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, salads, sandwiches.

1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes with a fresh twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Nanasteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com

Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and smoothie bar, pastries, sandwiches. 2424 Erwin Rd., 406 Blackwell St. & 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast.

608 N. Mangum St and 2637 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-8970 and 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Societa Sicilian-American comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Large bar serving 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. Welcomes single diners or large groups. 5311 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-941-6380; societainfo.com The Boot The neighborhood Italian-American restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and traditional Italian entrees, plus a full bar. 2501 University Dr., Durham; 919-2948383; thebootdurham.com

Nanataco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nanataco.com

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Megan Jang and Stephen Shan got married in October in Fearrington Village.

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HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU NEED TO BOOK A VENUE? IF YOU have a specific date, the sooner the better! If you are interested in busy wedding months (April through June, Sept. or Oct.), I recommend booking at least a year out to secure your preferred wedding date.

Kristen Prescott

senior catering manager, The Carolina Inn

TYPICALLY WEDDINGS are booked a year in advance so that the couple has time for planning and invitations, but we can work with just about any timeline. A couple is more likely to get a specific date the earlier they book.

Alisa Rawls

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and even number of anticipated guests. By providing this information, you will get drastically better responses from DJs who can start imagining how to best serve your wedding. The best DJs know how to custom tailor a package to best fit the needs of your wedding.

Make sure to describe what you envision for your big day, and any DJ worth their salt will be able to describe why their services can meet your needs.

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owner, Vox DJ Co

BOOKING EARLY is important if you have a must-have date. We generally tell couples at least nine months to a year in advance, but venues like ours are already booking for 2020. Reserving your date early also ensures current year rates before any potential increases and enables you to begin your planning phase earlier to avoid lastminute stress. Our best advice is to approach your dream venue first with a few acceptable dates in mind rather than having your heart set on one date only. In the event your date is not available, a venue will work closely with you to consider other options.

Aimee Flynn and Yvette Navarro

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD A COUPLE REACH OUT ABOUT BOOKING A PHOTOGRAPHER?

I START booking weddings about 18 months out. If photography is important to you, I would find the photographer, find the dates they are available, then find your venue. The images, after all is said and done, are everything you will have left to remember your day.

Rebecca Ames

Rebecca Ames Photography

I BOOK out 12 to 18 months before the wedding date. You want a photographer that makes you feel comfortable, but also has a style that resonates with you.

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WORK WITH a professional caterer who hears and understands that you have a budget and want to stick with it. You may need to call six caterers before you find one who can work within your budget. But they are out there.

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IS THERE A PRE-SET MENU? CAN YOU CREATE A CUSTOM MENU? WE ALWAYS create a custom menu for the event, but usually give some suggestions based on the type of food that they are looking for, dietary restrictions and cost. Our barbecue is our specialty, but we also like to go outside of the box, and we have done steaks, salmon and vegetarian items.

Brendan Doss

co-owner, Big Sadie Smoke Shack

A BIT of both; we have sample menus showing popular items but can create a custom menu as well. We like to talk with our couples to learn their likes and dislikes and their vision, and then can offer suggestions to create something special.

Kristen Roberts

WE USE a preset menu. But, we are always available to discuss what you want at your event, and we are willing to make just about anything. We usually only do a buffet setup and have done events as family-style.

We think that buffet and family-style are the best options because the guest has full control over what they are eating and the portions they are eating.

Rachel Plast

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT A WEDDING PLANNER TO DO? OUR JOB as planners is to first and foremost provide peace of mind for our couples that everything is going to be taken care of. We guide our couples through the wedding planning process from start to finish, which includes keeping them on track with tasks that should and need to be accomplished within an appropriate time frame. This ultimately relieves stress from the bride and groom and that feeling that they are missing something. You are marrying the love of your life. That should be your main focus! owner/lead planner, Kast Events & Co.

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Her Experience. Your Advantage.

Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist, known for her expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology. She is a recognized leader in dermatology and a national media expert. She has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS News, and North Carolina's own, The People's Pharmacy.

HOW CAN A COUPLE MAKE A VENUE REFLECT THEIR PERSONALITIES?

Healthy, Beautiful Skin Starts at DLC! DLC is at the forefront of dermatology, offering the latest technology and treatment. Dr. Adigun has assembled a team of top notch, dermatology trained professionals. Voted The Best of Chapel Hill 2017. Come see what we are doing to help our patients achieve their goals!!

INCORPORATE PERSONAL touches.

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OUR FAVORITE details, and the ones that truly put a couple’s stamp on a wedding, are those that are reflective of the couple and personal to them. We’ve done everything – from our executive chef recreating a five-generations-old family recipe to a surprise visit from UNC mascot Rameses to a backdrop of 1,000 hand-folded paper cranes

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Centrally located in Chapel Hill and North Carolina, Chapel Hill Country Club offers a variety of settings for your wedding in any season. We know your day should be as unique as you are and we look forward to bringing your vision to life! Deer sightings are complimentary.

Check us out on the Knot and call Maggie Correll at 919-945-0410 or mcorrell@chapelhill-cc.com 103 Lancaster Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 | chapelhillcountryclub.com

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honoring the family’s Japanese heritage.

It’s these details that turn into lasting memories not only for the couple and their guests, but for us as planners as well!

Lisa Johnson

director of catering & special events

Hannah Bleiberg

assistant director of catering & special events, Governors Club

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR PUTTING ON A BRIDAL LUNCHEON?

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DON’T MAKE it too complicated. Bridal luncheons should be a lot of fun! Use your bridal party’s help all you can. Using a theme can also help you make it easier.

Have a fun drink for the girls. Music is important, and you can never have enough decorations.

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WHAT IS AN AVERAGE FLORAL BUDGET? THIS QUESTION is expected and absolutely reasonable to ask. ... We will take your budget and find the best way to maximize it through good planning and focusing on what is most important to you. A wedding budget for florals could range from as little as $1,000 to as much as they are willing to spend. When you get engaged, try to put together a budget. [Remember] that it can adjust. It is good to have an idea of what is comfortable for you.

SAVE THE DATE To help you plan your perfect Chapel Hill wedding, don’t miss the chance to meet photographers, bakers, florists and more at the Carolina Inn Event Show on January 27, 2019 from 12-4 p.m. For more information about the elegant and informational afternoon, go to carolinainn.com

Christie Cook

owner/designer, Art of Motion Events

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE CHOOSE OUR RINGS? MOST WEDDING bands take four to six weeks to order, with some taking longer and some being quicker. We usually suggest buying at least two or three months ahead of the wedding. That way, if you need anything resized, you’ll allow yourself time before the big day! This is another thing to let your sales consultant know right away – if you’re on a time crunch, we know which designers can turn things around faster, what can or can’t be sized in-house, etc.

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marketing & merchandising manager, Diamonds Direct

FOR YOUR engagement ring, we recommend shopping two to three months prior to popping the question.

For wedding bands, the same time frame applies. If you want a custom ring, we recommend adding an additional month or two to ensure your ring is ready and perfect in time for the big day.

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WHERE SHOULD A BRIDE LOOK FOR HAIR INSPIRATION?

HOW CAN A COUPLE MAKE SURE THEY ARE LOOKING THEIR BEST ON THE BIG DAY?

OUR BRIDES tend to find a lot of their inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram. We use it as a guide, but we ensure we make it an original look for them, using their vision as a guide.

PREPARATION! Visiting a board-certified dermatologist at least six months prior to the wedding day to make a plan is ideal, so there are no surprises on the big day! Avoid tanning. Additionally, there is growing data that shows how an anti-inflammatory diet can decrease edema (swelling) around the eyes and under the chin, and improve chronic conditions such as acne and rosacea.

Susan Ray

bridal coordinator, Mina’s Studio

Chris Adigun, M.D.

Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill

I THINK, hands-down, a couple’s massage is the way to go before the wedding day. With all the last minute to-do lists, taking an hour or so to truly relax and disconnect is such a precious gift.

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spa manager, The Spa at Fearrington

MANY OF our injectable, laser and body contouring treatments are noninvasive and have minimal downtimes.

Some treatments, like Dermaplaning and HydraFacial, could even be done the day before a wedding to help makeup go on smoother and make the skin appear brighter and more hydrated. We suggest that brides plan accordingly and try to schedule a consultation as far from their big day as possible, so they have time to review all their options.

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IT’S CRUCIAL that brides begin maintenance for their hair up to a year prior to their wedding day, as this will ensure they have beautiful healthy hair and skin. Regular facials every seven weeks for the five months leading up guarantee a clear and glowing complexion. Regular haircuts and consistent color appointments are a must,

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especially if a bride is growing her hair out for a more involved style. Many brides see benefits from a keratin service; this also builds the strength of the hair and reduces frizz.

Darian Thornton

stylist, Citrine Salon

SHOULD A COUPLE HAVE WAXING TREATMENTS DONE BEFORE THE WEDDING? YES, 100%! The benefits of waxing not only include smoother skin, softer and sparse hair growth, but waxing also helps diminish ingrown hair issues and razor bumps. We recommend couples to start waxing two to three months before their big day to ensure all hair grows at the same cycle as well as treat any prior ingrown and razor bump concerns.

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WHAT ARE SOME LASTMINUTE DETAILS WE SHOULD CONSIDER? WE HAVE a lot of brides come in to get goodies to fill their welcome bags.

We have many North Carolina-specific products and snack items [that are] perfect, especially for those Tar Heel couples. [Consider] cheese straws, Chapel Hill Toffee and a North Carolina-shaped cookie cutter.

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WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND GIVING AS A SPECIAL WEDDING GIFT? THERE IS nothing more beautiful than a piece of hand-blown glass from Simon Pearce. But when you add the couple’s wedding invitation engraved on a gorgeous vase you have a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

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• If you want amazing photographs, make sure you are able to get some pretty light.

With either windows or just being outside, it makes such a huge difference.

Rebecca Ames Rebecca Ames Photography • Every wedding day will have something that does not go as planned. It could be the weather or perhaps the wrong first dance

song is played. You never know what will happen or why. The bride and groom have to set the tone for the day. If they are easy going and go with the flow and realize that it cannot be changed now and make the best of it, their guest will never know something was not the way they envisioned it. You set the tone for the day, make it a happy day.

Greg Lewis 39 West Catering

• Planning a wedding these days brings an immense amount of pressure and stress. While there may be unforeseen hiccups and bumps in the road leading up to the big day, remember to relax and enjoy the process!

Darian Thornton Citrine Salon • Be open and honest about what music you like, and be flexible to what your guests might like.

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• Figure out what’s important to you about your wedding, and then focus your energy and your budget on those things. I’ve photographed wonderful, meaningful weddings that range from huge and elaborate to intimate backyard affairs ... the common denominator is the couple made choices that reflect their values. Riley MacLean Riley MacLean Photography • Don’t forget to pause and take it all in! Your wedding day will fly by, so take a few moments to take a mental picture of your significant other at the altar and of all of your loved ones there to support you.

And make sure you eat the food!

You didn’t pick out that catering just to watch other people enjoy it.

Megan Farrell Diamonds Direct • Don’t be afraid to ask questions, don’t be shy to answer them and it’s OK to say you don’t know. Your vendors are experienced in planning and can help guide you when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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• Enjoy being engaged! For wedding preparations, set a date, budget (maybe include the three or four most important aspects for both of you) and get organized. Start a binder or folder. Get friends and family involved so you don’t get too stressed in the planning.

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A Parisian backdrop and warm October air set the scene as Michael Lefaive got down on one knee to propose to Gail Norwood. The couple had conveniently planned a trip to Paris around the same time that they decided to go ring shopping. Michael bought the ring at Diamonds Direct before their trip and found the perfect setting for the big moment in the City of Lights. They hired a photographer to catch the proposal and followed her suggestions of locations and poses for photos to commemorate the night.

The widow and widower met on a dating site in March. Gail is a Virginia native who is now retired after 25 years of working as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Michael grew up in Ontario, Canada, and was recruited to North Carolina for a position at Moses Cone Hospital as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Between the two, they have four grown children and their families.

After traveling abroad for the engagement, the couple will stay local and hold their ceremony and reception in their own Chapel Hill backyard garden on April 13, 2019. CHM

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Chapel Hill native Kresha Snipes could have met her future husband, Marcus Dean, on multiple occasions during the time that they both spent in Chapel Hill, Charlotte and Atlanta, but they didn’t cross paths for years.

Marcus, who is from Wadesboro, attended college at UNC near Kresha’s childhood home.

Later, the two both lived in uptown Charlotte and attended a lot of the same local events. Kresha even ran by Marcus’ house on many afternoons. One fortuitous evening after both had moved to Atlanta, they hit the town with mutual friends and finally found each other.

After five years together, Marcus organized a surprise proposal at a Fourth of July party in Miami with all of Kresha’s closest friends watching. The couple married on September 29, 2018 on the driving range at Governors Club with Dr. Rose Snipes Bynum and Joseph Bynum and Sarah and Alfonza Dean Sr. in attendance. The travelthemed wedding featured in-flight beverages, passport photos, tables named after places the couple had visited together and a baggage claim with guest favors. Inspired by the party-provided flip-flops and beautiful weather, the newlyweds and their guests danced the night away. The couple kept up the travel theme by jetting to Aruba for their honeymoon.

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When Mark Spain asked Shannon O’Neill for a guitar lesson while they both were working at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Shannon jokes she suspected it was a ruse. Little to her surprise, they didn’t touch a guitar the entire night and instead enjoyed a lovely dinner cooked by Mark.

Three years later, their engagement would also come as no surprise. On a drive back home to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in August 2017, the couple stopped to visit Shannon’s parents in Chapel Hill. It was during that weekend when Mark “officially” proposed to Shannon in Sarah P. Duke Gardens – though they had already met with Kristen Prescott at The Carolina Inn to plan their wedding. They knew before the proposal they’d be together for the long haul.

A graduate of Chapel Hill High School and UNC, Shannon has been drawn to Chapel Hill since she was 10 years old.

Although she has lived in several states, she says that Chapel Hill will always be her home. So when the couple got to celebrate their wedding alongside Shannon’s parents, Kimberlee and Hugh O’Neill, and Mark’s parents, Russ and Carol Spain, at The Carolina Inn on June 24, 2018, it was very special. Rev. Barbara Lodge helped create a personalized ceremony for the couple, incorporating their idea to play “rock, paper, scissors” to decide who would say their vows first. The ceremony was brought to life with flowers from Henry House at University Florist and a lot of laughter after Mark forgot to say “I do,” forcing Shannon to gently nudge him.

The couple currently lives in Baton Rouge, where Shannon is a freelance sound designer and an assistant professor of sound design. Mark works in the film industry as a costume crafts artisan, milliner and ager/dyer. CHM January/February 2019 chapelhillmagazine.com

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Chapel Hill natives Paige Morrow and Kristine Falk grew up less than a mile apart but didn’t meet until attending East Chapel Hill High School, where they were on the soccer team together. After college, they reconnected and started dating soon after that.

One Christmas Day, the couple was with Paige’s family when Kristine gave her a book called “I Love You – My Reasons Why” that had a proposal at the end. Kristine had asked everyone to stay inside as they read the book outside, but soon they had a full audience for Paige’s eventual “of course!”

On June 9, 2018, the couple was married during a ceremony officiated by Kristine’s younger brother, John Falk, at The Barn of Chapel Hill. Both Kristine’s older brother, Ben Falk, and Paige’s older brother, James Morrow, played music during the ceremony.

Katie Garnett, Paige’s older sister, read a poem written by their late father, Whit Morrow, to their mother, Debbie Morrow. Friends Cliff Minsley and Alex Elkins wrote and read a poem they titled “What is Love?” Paige’s twin, Leigh Morrow, served as maid of honor, Katelyn Oldenburg was matron of honor and a dozen high school and college friends were bridesmaids.

At the reception, guests enjoyed music from DJ Joe Bunn and food and wine from Beau Catering and Winestore. At dinner, Kristine’s parents, Kathy and Ron Falk, said the blessing together. Guests continued the celebration at The Station in Carrboro where they danced into the night with the couple’s high school friend as DJ. The couple resides in Chapel Hill. CHM

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