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Currents A regal renovation in Davidson Tony Abbott tells a new tale Mooresville’s Amen Corner

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Contents

10 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman

17 Live on Purpose It’s not you; it’s them

18 Porthole

Lake Norman’s Next Top Model, Ada Jenkins’ ICE Gala and DCP’s ENCORE

Contents 30 Rip Currents

— Style

Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014 keeps it cool

38 Rip Currents 20 Captain’s Chair — People

Tony Abbott asks the questions we all ask in his latest book

Cancer gave Torie Costa more confidence than ever

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23 Blair’s Bits 42 The Galley The Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission celebrates 75 years

26 Thoughts

from the Man Cave The Cabin’s unique appeal welcomes all

with Lynn and Glenn MoJo’s brings eclectic pub food to Cornelius

44 Grapevine

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Get to know your local winemakers

48 Game On

Mooresville’s Amen Corner

52 Home Port

Neighborly love in Davidson

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66 Currently

Bark for Life, a British choir and a kitchen tour

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72 Lori’s Larks Editor Lori K. Tate tries GYROTONIC® Exercise

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At The Helm

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ast summer I had brunch with a few college friends in New York City. Before you start thinking, “What a glamorous life Lori leads!” stop, as most of my days are spent cutting the crusts off of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then driving my minivan to the grocery store for more peanut butter and jelly.

The fact that I was a.) sitting down for a meal with people who don’t view Goldfish as a side dish and b.) doing it in one of the most exciting cities in the world is remarkable. However, the most remarkable thing about the brunch was that all three of my friends were thinking about returning to North Carolina.

None of them are natives, but we all went to school together in Chapel Hill, so they learned how wonderful The Old North State is from that experience.

When I talked about what it was like living in the Lake Norman area, they began salivating. The idea that I could paddleboard on a Tuesday evening after work blew their minds, coupled with the fact that the cost of living is a fraction of what they’re accustomed to. When I

SIMPLY THE BEST We want to know what makes Lake Norman special to you told them about wearing flip-flops all the time as soon as it hit 60 degrees, they were ready to rent a U-Haul.

I left the brunch happy with where my life had taken me. No, I don’t have an apartment overlooking Central Park on the Upper West Side, but I can go out on my in-laws’ pontoon to catch the sunset whenever I want. Somehow, I don’t feel like I have the short end of the stick.

I’ve long known that what we have here is special, and it’s not just from my own experience. My husband’s family lives all over the world (think Denmark, England, Malaysia, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. and even Oregon).

While those are all great places, our relatives always make it a priority to visit Lake Norman during the summer.

One cousin, who lives in a beautiful house overlooking Lake Hollywood, suffers the plane trip with two children under three just to get her yearly Lake Norman fix. Another who lives in Kuala Lumpur just blocks from the Petronas Twin Towers (two of the tallest buildings in the world) spends her summer vacation here every

year. Think about that for a minute.

Actually, I need you to think about that for more than a minute because this year CURRENTS is holding its first annual 2014 Current Awards — The Best of the Lake. We want you to vote on what’s best in the Lake Norman area. We’ll supply categories like Best Cocktail, Best Cultural Event and Best Place for a Girls’ Night Out, and you supply the answers.

The winners will be awarded a Current, which is like an Oscar but different.

Keep checking our website and Facebook page for the ballot (www. lncurrents/botl2014) and vote. We want to know what you think the best of the lake is. Look for full details in our May issue, including a special issue announcing the winners and a big shindig to celebrate everything that makes this area so great.

Who knows? I might even invite my friends down from New York City to join in on the fun. If I do that, they might not ever return home. Happy voting!

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The Main Channel

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Main Channel Movers, Shakers, Style, Shopping, Trends, Happenings and More at Lake Norman

No Stone Unturned HEbrews Coffeehouse sparks a new marketing idea for Downtown Mooresville

HEbrews Coffee House owner Nikki Tate holds a rock painted with her business’ logo. The rocks are part of the “No Stone Unturned” marketing campaign for Downtown Mooresville.

It all started with a few beautifully painted rocks. When the owners of HEbrews Coffee House decided to begin selling them at their shop, they never realized it would help create a grassroots marketing campaign designed to help support local businesses in the Downtown Mooresville area.

Local artist Anne Harkness finds rocks of all shapes and sizes, paints them with designs and themes that complement the shapes of the rocks.

HEbrews owner Nikki Tate says they’ve become a very popular item in the shop.

One day another local business owner stopped in the shop and mentioned that it would be great if the rocks could be used in some sort of promotion.

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Before long, Kirk Ballard, president of the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, brainstormed getting other local retailers involved in a marketing campaign with the rocks that would be mutually beneficial to local businesses. The campaign has now been appropriately named “No Stone Unturned.”

The plan is for local businesses to get their logo painted on the rocks, and then place their rock in a different storefront. For example, HEbrews Coffee could place their rock in The Enchanted Olive and vice versa. Patrons who see the rocks can then visit each place to claim the promotion tied to it (such as “buy-one-get-one-free green

frappes at HEbrews Coffee). The goal is to help each store draw in customers who might not have visited before.

Tate says she is in the process of pitching the idea to Downtown Mooresville businesses and already has 12 signed up to participate in the campaign, which will run from April through June to start out.

— Renee Roberson, photography by Ben Sherrill

THE SCOOP To see the rocks that launched the “No Stone Unturned Campaign,” or to learn more, visit HEbrews Coffee House at 177 N. Main Street in Mooresville.

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

World Class Watercolors in addition to teaching workshops across North America, and his last request was that his books and videos continue to be available to his friends. Willa McNeill, Zoltan’s longtime friend and partner, currently works to honor that request and to maintain the legacy. This month McNeill shares Szabo’s collection with the Lake Norman community.

We Just LOVE!

Daffodil by Zoltan Szabo.

THE SCOOP The Zoltan Szabo show in addition to photos from the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys Photography Group will be on display from April 1 through April 24 at The Depot at 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville.

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Havaianas Slim Peacock Sandal Time to put your boots away and pull out Lake Norman’s shoe of choice — flipflops. This spring we especially like the Slim Peacock Sandal in grey by Havaianas. These sleek kicks are perfect as we transition from a bitter winter to a sunny spring.

Wear them with skinny jeans, skirts, sundresses, shorts and of course, your swimsuit, the other wardrobe staple of Lake Norman. The cushioned footbed of these flip-flops features a rice pattern and rubber sole for extra comfort. You’ll get nothing but compliments when you put these on.

You can purchase Havaianas’ Slim Peacock Sandal in grey at Hardt Boutique in Mooresville (548 Brawley School Road, www.hardtboutique.com) for $28.

Roasted Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan

Iris by Zoltan Szabo.

Mooresville Arts (formerly the Mooresville Artist Guild) has two featured artists this month. In addition to photos from the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys Photography Group, a collection of watercolors by the late Zoltan Szabo will also be on display.

Born in Hungary, Szabo emigrated as a young man fleeing communism before the Hungarian Revolution. Emigrating to North America, he lived and worked in Canada about 30 years. In the 1970s he moved to Arizona, and in the late 1980s he moved to North Carolina.

He wrote numerous books on watercolors

Photography courtesy of Elke Talbot

Get your culture fix with the works of Zoltan Szabo at The Depot this month

Ingredients 2 bundles fresh asparagus 2-ounce block of Parmesan Regianno cheese 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste Instructions Wash asparagus and dry thoroughly.

With your fingers, snap off each stalk at the bottom where it naturally breaks off. This will eliminate any woody ends.

There is no need to trim the bottoms, just place asparagus naked in a single layer on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake at 375 F for about 4 to 5 minutes for medium-sized stems, 3 to 4 minutes for smaller stems and 5 to 6 minutes for larger ones.

Do not oil the asparagus before cooking, as it will make the asparagus bitter. Remove from the oven when they are just slightly tender and then toss in a little oil and sprinkle with some sea salt to taste. Lay the asparagus on a platter and with a vegetable peeler shave off pieces of the Parmesan block and sprinkle over to garnish. Serve warm or at room temperature as a snazzy side dish or a happening appetizer. Serves 4 to 6.

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Mr. April is Ready for Relay in May

Relay For Life of HuntersvilleCornelius is more than exercise In late April 2013, Allen Hilton was given the A-okay following his annual physical.

“My doctor called me back a few days later and said I had cancer,” remembers Hilton, noting the disease was discovered in his lungs from a chest X-ray. “I felt fine. I didn’t have any symptoms.”

This year on May 2 — the exact day he received the news of his cancer a year earlier — Hilton is walking in the Relay For Life of Huntersville-Cornelius. He is ready to proudly keep pace during the ceremonial survivor lap.

Hilton and his wife, Judy, moved to the area two years ago from Valencia, California, where they had lived for 41 years. They have since purchased a home in Cornelius to be close to their two grown sons and their families. The diagnosis, he says, came as a shock.

“I was playing golf and feeling fine. This is the first time cancer has hit our family,” explains Hilton.

Photographed on the golf course last September for the 2014 Novant Health Suvivorship Calendar, Hilton smiles broadly as Mr. April, showing off his bald scalp from the chemotherapy. Today, he’s proud of the new growth. “I have a gray afro now,” he grins.

The 2014 Relay For Life of Huntersville-Cornelius in support of the American Cancer Society promises to be a big deal, says Marilyn Celenza, chair of this year’s event. “It is for the entire community and very family friendly.” Some $50,000 was raised last year, which was just the third time Relay For Life had been held in the Lake Norman area. This year’s goal is $100,000.

“We can do this,” is the rally cry of Pat McKinney, RN, cancer nurse navigator at Novant Medical Center-

Allen Hilton is ready for the Relay For Life surivor lap on May 2. He’s seen here holding the 2014 Novant Health Survivorship Calendar for which he posed.

Huntersville. “The communities around us — East Lincoln and Statesville — raise upwards of $150,000 to nearly $200,000.”

McKinney encourages the public to support the teams that are walking, join in the fun on May 2 and see what Relay For Life is about. “After dark, the luminaries that line the track at Bailey Road Park celebrate, honor and memorialize so many people who have been impacted by cancer. It’s a breath-taking sight.”

— Lee McCracken, photography courtesy of Allen Hilton THE SCOOP Relay For Life of Huntersville-Cornelius is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk for the American Cancer Society. There’s food, games, activities and entertainment during this family friendly event. Teams camp out overnight around the track at Bailey Road Park and members take turns walking the track.

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Hiking for a Reason

CURRENTS’ Trish Robinson heads for the mountains

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A roundup of local events CURRENTS’ parent company is sponsoring this month

• April is for Arts – Davidson • Trail Blaze Challenge for Make a Wish of Central and Western N.C. • March for Babies, March of Dimes — Charlotte • Blue Ridge Food and Wine Festival — Blowing Rock • Sex Trafficking Awareness Event — Cornelius • Mooresville Chamber Golf Tournament — Mooresville

Next month CURRENTS’ Trish Robinson heads for the mountains for the Make-A-Wish® Trailblaze Challenge. She and her son, Perrin, are in the process of training for the 24.1-mile hike, which takes place on Bartram Trail in Franklin, North Carolina. The hike raises money for MakeA-Wish®, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Trish says she knows she’s at risk for blisters and swollen feet, but if it helps a sick child feel better, she’s all for it.

“These children and their families all live here in our community, and deal with stress and worry every day like I’ve never known,” says Robinson. “ If I can raise enough money to grant even one wish, and all I have to do is hike 24.1 miles to do it, then a few nightmares about blisters will be worth it.”

Trish Robinson and her son, Perrin. To donate, — Lori K. Tate, visit www.trailblazechallenge.org and enter photography Glenn Roberson either Trisha or Perrin as the hiker/participant.

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Something’s Cookin’ in Davidson

Top Five Ways You Know it’s Spring at Lake Norman

A Giving Spirit Foundation publishes a cookbook full of yummy recipes Looking to try some of the area’s best recipes in your own kitchen? Then you need to pick up a copy of Feeding Your Spirit, a cookbook made for and by the friends of A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF).

From the vision of Laura Somerville Woodall, AGSF was founded in October 2008 to help mothers in the greater Charlotte area suffering from a debilitating disease. Woodall, a Davidson resident and mother of two, was diagnosed with ALS in February 2006. AGSF also supports organizations that are focused on finding a cure for ALS, bringing awareness of the disease, and supporting families with ALS and their caregivers.

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1. You hear boats on the water starting at noon on Friday.

2. There’s at least one festival every weekend.

3. You almost have to camp out During the month of May, the non-profit holds a variety of fundraisers in the Lake Norman area. AGSF’s Cookbook Launch Party is scheduled for May 1 at Main Street Books in downtown Davidson from 6-8 p.m. The book costs $15, and you can preorder it at http://agivingspirit.blogspot. com. A list of AGSF events for the month of May can also be found on the site.

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Bakery owner Sue Gilbert moved to Huntersville last fall. The Nothing Bundt Cakes chain is plentiful in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area where she lived previously. Gilbert saw an opportunity to bring one of her favorite places to the Lake Norman area. “It’s a great product. The cake is so moist and baked fresh in the bakery every day,” she explains.

With the move, Gilbert left her 20-year nursing career behind to launch the bakery franchise. “It’s a labor of love and something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s fun to see that business dream come true,” she says.

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just made her worry about hers.”

You, meanwhile, are leveled by the bricks thrown at you. And the thrower?

Back in personal agony not long after because trying to transfer one’s pain and shame to someone else actually doesn’t fix one’s own problems.

Here is what you must understand: those comments made to you about your body or place in life are not about you. When someone tells you that you are not enough because of your hair, your eyes, your weight, your height, your bank account, he is judging you based on what he believes to be true, what he has prioritized, what insecurities he nurses.

It is not your stuff being shown to you with that comment. It is his stuff. That comment made to you isn’t an insight into you. It is insight into that person and what he or she has going on. It is a reflection of them and what they have going on. Don’t let their stuff become your stuff.

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how she can take that pressure off of herself. The healthiest thing to do would be to quit subscribing to the unhealthy worldviews she has adopted and to rewrite what she believes in so that she actually believes in herself. But human nature typically keeps us from doing the healthy thing first because it is not the easiest thing.

So, instead, one looks for the most vulnerable target — a target who will not see the barb for what it is and a target who will quietly accept it — in her desperate desire to pass off her own pain for a moment. For your empathy and sympathy and politeness (oh, she won’t make a scene), you are being targeted.

And so the judgmental thing is said to you. For a moment, it feels like relief to the person speaking. “Oh, good, I don’t have to worry about my weight or height or bank account or children’s behavior or whatever right this minute because I have

by Rosie Molinary

be the vulnerable target

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our grandmother makes snide comments about your weight every time she sees you. “Have you ever thought about getting back to your high school weight?” She inquires. “You would be so pretty if…” She suggests.

As much as she works to couch her comments in politeness, the sting lingers.

The message she is sending you is clear.

Something is wrong with you. Except that really isn’t the case. Here’s a simple truth that will make life so much easier to navigate once you accept it: when people choose to offer commentary about your appearance (or your station in life), it is never about you. It is about them, about the thing that paralyzes them, about the stories they have told themselves about what matters and why their lives have been hard. And because they are so consumed with that issue, they can’t help but mention it when they are with you, pinning all their insecurities, all their fears onto you.

When we become body and image obsessed, the first thing that happens is that our vision gets distorted. We no longer see ourselves realistically because we look at ourselves through a lens of constructs we have either invented or adopted. Then we wear those distorted lenses into the world. What we are consumed with we see through our stilted lens, and, like a bruise, we just cannot let it go. We have to keep touching it.

Eventually, the weight of the body or life shame a person carries becomes too much, and she starts thinking about

it’s not you; it’s them Don’t

Rosie Molinary empowers women to embrace their authentic selves so they can live their passion and purpose and give their gifts to the world. The author of Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance and Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina, Rosie teaches courses on body image at UNC Charlotte and offers workshops and oneon-one retreats for women who wish to live on purpose. She lives in Davidson with her husband and son. Learn more at www.rosiemolinary.com.

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Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014

photography by Bryan Bazemore

On February 6, CURRENTS Magazine unveiled Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014. The event was held at MoJo’s Grill & Pub in Cornelius.

Torie Costa of Cornelius won Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014, while McKaylee Callahan won a contract from Carolina Talent. Other winners included, McKayla Bradley, winner of the 1319 age division and Erica Atkinson, winner of the 30+ age division.

CURRENTS’ Publisher Sharon Simpson emceed the event, and a wonderful time was had by all.

CURRENTS’ covers of previous winners.

Photographer Glenn Roberson and Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014, Torie Costa.

From left, Adaire Smithwick, Torie Costa and Anna DeGrauw, all Lake Norman’s Next Top Model winners.

CURRENTS’ Publisher Sharon Simpson emceed the event.

Finalist Carter Jones.

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McKaylee Callahan, Carolina Talent contract winner.

Torie Costa with her sister, Emme, and her mother, Marnae.

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The unveiling of the winner.

Erica Atkinson, winner of the 30+ age division.

McKayla Bradley, winner of the 13-19 age division.

The finalists pose together.

Torie Costa reacts to winning the competition.

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Ada Jenkins’ ICE Gala On March 1, the Charles Mack Center in Mooresville was transformed into a winter wonderland with beautiful spring flowers peaking out of the snow as part of the décor and theme of the event. The ICE Gala benefits the Ada Jenkins Center and is designed to raise awareness for programs available, while providing an opportunity for the community to come together to raise much needed funds to help meet the needs of fellow citizens. There were more than 300 in attendance, enjoying an evening filled with friends, food and unique auction items, including a 2014 Club Car Precedent golf cart donated by Ingersoll Rand and an outdoor patio experience from Lowes Home Improvement.

The more than $151,000 raised will help fund programs such as LEARN Works — which currently provides afterschool tutoring for 105 area students; the Mobile Community Dental Clinic and the Free Clinic of Our Towns. With a broad array of medical, youth education, crisis assistance and economic independence programs in place, the center has a history of stretching funds to ensure this mix of comprehensive services remains. From June 2012 to June 2013, the center provided over 18,500 services to 5,267 neighbors in need. The Ada Jenkins Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping citizens in the communities of Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville and South Iredell County.

DCP Board Members Regan Brown (chair) and Tammy Dyckman.

DCP Board Member Alan Martin emceed the event.

Davidson Community Players’ ENCORE

Holt Hathaway with husband, Matt Merrell, executive director of DCP.

On March 15, Davidson Community Players held ENCORE, a fundraising event for the non-profit, at NorthStone Country Club in Huntersville. The evening included a silent auction and a raffle for a theatre trip to New York City. Entertainment was provided by actors and singers from previous shows.

The event raised $9,000 to help fund theatre and theatre education programs in the Lake Norman community. Davidson Community Players has been producing live theatre in the area since 1965.

— Photos by Ron J.Deshaies/ DCP Board Member B.J. Havens and her Treasured Events of Charlotte husband, Joe.

Former DCP Board Member and CURRENTS’ Editor Lori K. Tate sings Hello, Dolly.

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Captain’s Chair

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by Lori K. Tate photography by Bill Giduz

Talking with ANGELS 20

Last month Tony Abbott, Professor Emeritus at Davidson College, released his seventh book, The Angel Dialogues.

Tony Abbott asks the questions we all ask in this latest book

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or most, retirement is all about taking it easy and enjoying life. While Tony Abbott certainly enjoys life to the fullest, there’s no taking it easy for this Pulitzer Prizenominated poet. Writing for him is as essential as breathing. If you need proof, just read the seven books he’s published since retiring from Davidson College in 2001.

Abbott came to Davidson in 1964 and went on to become the Charles A. Dana Professor of English. He served as the chair of the English department from 1989 through 1996. His first volume of poems, The Girl in the Yellow Raincoat, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1989, and his novel Leaving Maggie Hope received the Novello Literary Award in 2003. The San Francisco native’s poems have appeared in New England Review and Southern Poetry Review among other publications.

Surrounded by books and Post-Its containing favorite quotes, including the Zen saying, “In your heart you already know,” Abbott is at home in his cozy carrel nestled in the basement of Davidson’s E.H. Little Library.

It’s one of his favorite perks of being Professor Emeritus at the college. We recently met with him there to talk about The Angel Dialogues, his latest book that was released last month, and how it’s really not a book of poetry.

Tell us about The Angel Dialogues.

This is a book of poems, but it’s entirely different from anything I’ve ever done. None of these poems, with the exception of one, has been previously published. It’s not really a book of poems.

Rather it is a narrative of a story that takes place over a year, where a poet who prays for a muse receives an

angel instead. The book is largely a series of dialogues between the poet and the angel. She teaches him about what it means to be a human being. The reason these poems haven’t been published is that the poems don’t exist as individual poems. They are part of a story. The poet learns a lot from the angel. The angel learns a lot from the poet.

How did you come up with this idea?

I came up with it while walking my dog down the street. We walked pass a tree that I call The Angel Tree. The trees on the cover of the book are The Angel Trees. One of the rules of life is always to be kind to strangers because you never know who they might be.

The poet’s angel appears in all sorts of disguises, not only because she loves disguises, but because she’s doing her job about finding out what life on earth is like. She goes to a bridge tournament and a church supper.

Are there any specific references to Davidson in the book?

No, but there are historical events that happen in the book like the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. I purposely didn’t put specific things about Davidson in this book so it can be available to everyone.

Talk more about that.

I want the poet to be every person. Anyone can read it and say that could be me. The angel says, “You asked for me, now what do you want to know?” She has things to teach him. He’s a good student in some ways and in some ways not. The

angel is pretty wacky. She’s a wonderful, wonderful character. She’s a remarkable person. She’s funny. I always felt that angels like disguises because angels may appear in any form. You don’t know if it’s an angel.

This sounds like it could become a play.

Absolutely. I want to let the book have its period.

Let the book come out for a year or so and give it a chance to be a book because I also think it’s a tremendous gift book. It’s not a book of poetry in the traditional sense because it’s very open, very available, very funny and very serious. There’s lots of good theology presented in a very comfortable form.

The poet is always asking the angel questions about God. You can understand what my problem is. My problem is I have to write the angel’s dialogue. I have to know the answers, so I have to figure out my own theology in order to give the angel really good answers. I love doing that. It’s sort of a thing that happened while writing the book that I wasn’t expecting.

What do you want readers to get out of this book?

The book is in a form that readers can enjoy, and I want people to enjoy it.

The poet asks the questions that we all ask.

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On a Mission

by Blair Miller photography by Ken Noblezada

The Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission celebrates 75 years by helping as many people as possible

Each year The Mission serves an average of 4,000 families.

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hen some people think of Lake Norman, they probably envision boats on the water, the luxurious homes that sit along its banks or the small town communities that make this home for so many people. But there’s another part of the area that doesn’t get a lot of attention; the face of poverty at Lake Norman.

For 75 years, The Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission has been focused on helping people emerge from poverty. Each year, The Mission serves an average of 4,000 families, including more than 4,000 children and 10,000 individuals. These are people with an average monthly income of several hundred dollars or less. The numbers show that the need is real.

Attention please

An inspirational quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. greets visitors at The Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission.

As the Mission celebrates the milestone of 75 years, the focus isn’t on celebrating. Instead, it’s working to get attention from the community and to help as many people as possible.

Valerie Chamberlain, executive director for The Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission, says the anniversary is about recognizing the longevity

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is clear. “This allows me to help prevent a child from becoming yet another statistic, while offering them visions of a brighter future,” she says. “I can help an older senior to be less lonely and isolated and to not have to choose between food and medication… between a warm home and a warm coat.”

Developing programs

When the non-profit started out 75 years ago, it helped people with clothes and food to fill the need where needed, but now the role is much more focused on an individual family level.

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challenges they face to become independent,” says Chamberlain. “There isn’t a onesolution-fits-all solution. We still have our crisis programs, but we now offer education and mentoring programs to empower our clients to become self-sufficient.”

With 1,800 volunteers running the many programs and services of The Mission, this year’s events include several fundraisers to highlight the anniversary; from a benefit concert in May at the Cove Church to The Mission’s annual November fundraising event in Mooresville to recognize individuals who have excelled in the program.

For Chamberlain, who’s one of four fulltime employees at The Mission, her passion

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of a group that’s been here since 1939.

“This anniversary offers us an opportunity to make our neighbors aware of those who are struggling, to remind them that one of every three children in our schools wakes up hungry,” explains Chamberlain.

“Most importantly The Mission’s 75 years of service gives us a platform on which we can engage and educate individuals, corporations and the community as to how they can become part of the solution.”

When the non-profit started out years ago, it helped people with clothes and food to fill the need where needed, but now the role is much more focused on an individual family level. “Each family is unique in the

While The Mission has made so many differences to families on so many different levels over the years, its future is focused on getting the community more involved. Part of that includes getting people in poverty a chance to have careers, not just jobs. “We hope to draw on our business community to help with these endeavors, to share their expertise, to help develop and guide these programs,” explains Chamberlain.

What started as a mission by two local churches in 1939 to help those who are less fortunate has turned into much more than that. The Mission is still making a difference one family at a time. It’s perhaps a hidden part of what’s typically thought of when people think of Lake Norman.

The Mission wants to change that.

Blair Miller anchors the evening newscasts for WSOC-TV, Channel 9. He’s lived in Cornelius for the past three years and is a contributing writer to CURRENTS.

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Thoughts from the Man Cave

by Mike Savicki Photography by Candy Howard

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s a journalist, I spend a good bit of my day either behind the computer thinking of creative pieces to write or behind the computer struggling to write creative pieces.

My days typically progress like this — I arrive at my office, flip on the lights, pull up to a desk, say a warm hello to my electronics then spend countless hours interacting with my good friends the screen, the keyboard, the mouse and my own thoughts. It is rare that I get the opportunity to mix and mingle or just

Right: The Cabin is divided into a network of smaller “rooms” by couches, chairs, tables, wine bottles, carpets, signs and skis.

Below: Trudy Zangardi, owner of The Cabin, wants it to be a place where friends — old and new — have the time of their lives.

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relax in a public place like a restaurant or pub.

So when I was asked to visit one of Lake Norman’s newest waterfront watering holes, The Cabin, and share a few thoughts about its appeal from a guy’s perspective, I felt like the kid who just happened to discover he had been carrying around the golden scratchoff ticket without knowing it was a winner.

I was happy beyond belief because with the assignment came a view of the lake, an opportunity to mix and mingle, a chance to visit Davidson Landing, and beer. Wine, too.

But preparing for my visit was no easy task. I started with the facts. I knew The Cabin opened in late 2013 and was modeled as a spinoff to its wildly successful sister establishment, Lake Norman Cottage. I knew it was designed and built to carry a more mountain feel.

So I broke out the jeans, hunting flannel and boots thinking I’d blend right in with the outdoorsy crowd and began asking friends what else they’d recommend I do.

Rumors and hearsay made it difficult for me to prep any further. One friend told me The Cabin was a speakeasy, so I wondered if a sheriff with a handlebar mustache would be waiting outside to check my ID. Another had

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heard it was a cigar bar, so I wondered if the all the smoke would make it difficult for my new friends waiting inside to notice my jeans, flannel and boots. A third had heard that it was a men’s-only membership club, so I wondered if I’d have to pay a steep membership fee only to stare at a wall of televisions or participate in barstool conversations limited to sports, politics and construction.

That’s when I stopped asking friends for input.

Opening the waterside front door, I was immediately greeted by what can best be described as the most welcoming and confusing mountain cabin I had ever entered. Think of a big mountain ski house, for example, where a giant common room dominates the scene, and this is that place.

But fantastic attention to detail hides its openness. The Cabin is divided into a network of smaller “rooms” by couches, chairs, tables, wine bottles, carpets, signs and skis, yes, skis.

Customers can either get to know each other in a common area or stay far away from each other in a smaller space if they choose.

It didn’t take long for me to spot the taps — all North Carolina craft brews. But on my way to a Red Oak, displays of wine offerings sidetracked me — as varied as a top notch, wine-only bar and many organically grown. By the time my first drink arrived, I had decided that The Cabin is as much a place for guys as it is for gals, couples, singles and even corporate

groups. And I was glad I made the decision not to wear jeans, hunting flannel and boots.

The owner, Trudi Zangardi, then made her way through two groups of extraverted, happy regulars, introduced herself and asked if I had any questions. I began with a question or two about her motivation (to bring something unique to the lake), followed up with a few about the design (eclectic), beer and wine selections (you won’t find anything like them anywhere else) and even inquired about the 1860s baby grand piano (word on the street is that Abe Lincoln, yes, that one, once played it).

I ended my visit by asking about how she envisioned The Cabin growing as more and more customers discovered its appeal and lure.

“You don’t feel like you are in a bar or a pub, do you?” she asked. “And I’ll bet you are a bit ‘wowed’ by everything in here, too.”

She continued, “The burning question everyone asks me is ‘What is The Cabin supposed to be?’ My answer is simple.

It is a place where I want friends — old and new — to meet, get to know each other and have the time of their lives.”

It wasn’t until I was leaving that I noticed the two televisions on the walls.

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Gl’amour Blowout Bar is the hottest new blowdry bar and salon in the Lake Norman area. We offer an affordable luxury menu of salon services for women and men on the go.

Specialities include blowouts, full haircare services, spray tanning, skincare, and eyelash extensions.

Gl’amour Blowout Bar 20121 N. Main Street, Suite C Cornelius, NC 28031 704-655-2508 www.glamourblowoutbar.com www.glamourblowoutbar.com/glamourblowoutbar

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Rip Currents — Style produced by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

Torie Costa Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014 Cornelius Jumpsuit by Ella Moss, $194; shoes by Sam Edelman, $130; bracelet by Haven, $40; earrings by Meghan Browne Style, $18; necklace by Haven, $30; gold bangles, $20 — Lavendar Boutique, 279 Williamson Road, Suite F, Mooresville, www.lavenderboutique.com.

Keep it Cool The winners of Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014 offer a fresh take on this season’s retro-inspired looks

Hair by Michelle Anderson, Alicia Hoelzle and Kristyn O’Day; make-up by Sarah Anderson and Michelle Edwards.

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Torie Costa Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014 Cornelius Harriet Dress by Susana Monaco, $212; rose gold hoops, $60; rose gold link necklace, $55; pewter wedges by Seychelles, $118 — Uniquities, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.uniquities.com.

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McKaylee Callahan Carolina Talent Modeling Contract Winner Mooresville Black jumpsuit by Drew, $270; gold earrings, $42; gold necklace, $65 — Luna’s at the Lake, 19732 One Norman Boulevard, #320, Cornelius, visit Luna’s on Facebook.

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Since 1971 March 26th marked the “Grand Re-opening” of Hecht Realty, and I am both proud and excited to be back in the forefront of Lake Norman area real estate! My office is located on Hwy.16 Business, Denver and if you are in this area and see my car, please stop by for a cup of coffee and catch up!

In December, 1971, Hecht Realty opened as the very first full-time real estate company to specialize in the Lake Norman area. Things have changed dramatically since that time, and I have very much enjoyed watching the growth and being a part of it.

You may remember the company as Century 21 Hecht Realty, and we were part of that company for over 32 years. I sold the assets of Century 21 Hecht Realty just over 5 years ago, but did not retire. I love working directly with people who are wanting to sell or buy real estate. I have enjoyed that role and plan to now be an owner and still an agent, and that can work.

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Rip Currents — People

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by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

ast November, Torie Costa competed in Miss North Carolina Teen USA. As she walked across the High Point Theatre stage in a lavender sequin gown, she was the picture of beauty and grace.

Though she didn’t win the crown, the Cornelius resident won in all sorts of other ways.

Torie, 18, and her mother, Marnae, and little sister, Emme, are big pageant fans. Every year they look forward to the Miss Universe Pageant, as they sit watching TV with pad and pencil, making notes and giving scores. For years Torie fantasized about entering pageants, but a lack of confidence coupled with a lack of funds stopped her in her tracks.

“I was never really fully confident that I could actually do well,” explains Torie, batting her giant hazel eyes above her freckled cheeks. “I was like. ‘Oh next year I’ll get fit.

I’ll get this next year.’ I just never did anything with it.”

Forever fearless Lacking confidence is no longer a problem for Torie, as she spent her senior year of high school battling Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects approximately 300 people a year. A shortness of breath sent her to the pediatrician the day after her junior year ended. She soon learned she had cancerous tumors on her diaphragm, pelvis and collarbone. One day she was looking for fun summer parties with her friends and the next she was fighting for her life.

After staying at Hemby Children’s Hospital every other week for a year for chemotherapy and spending a month at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for radiation, Torie has become fearless.

Now competing in a pageant or anything else for that matter isn’t nearly as intimidating as it once was.

“It’s interesting that when Torie pretty much had it all,

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beauty Torie Costa spent her senior year of high school battling Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects approximately 300 people a year.

She's been cancer free for six months.

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Torie Costa gained confidence through cancer

greater impact on Torie. She can’t count the number of fundraisers friends and family have held for her. She won prom queen even though she couldn’t go to school her senior year, and Smith-Salzman still keeps in touch with her. She even sent her flowers when she won Lake Norman’s Next Top Model.

“It’s completely amazing for someone like Robin or Margi Kyle [founder of Little Smiles] to take that upon themselves, not just in our busy lives but in anyone’s busy life,” says Torie, who now volunteers with Little Smiles. “It’s really amazing to me that someone is so passionate about something,

From left, Torie Costa, her mother Marnae, and sister Emme enjoying Torie's Make-A-Wish trip to New York City.

“I’ve become such a better individual.

I’m so much stronger in who I believe that I am,” says Torie of the past two years.

“I have so much faith in myself and in others, and I’ve become so courageous.”

the long brown hair, popularity and her health, she didn’t feel confident enough to compete in a pageant,” says Marnae. “It wasn’t until she lost her hair and gained this complete new sense of self that she gained the confidence.”

Torie says that when girls enter pageants, they’re mainly judged by their looks and that a judge not liking your looks can be hard on a girl’s self-esteem.

Competing after cancer treatment changed that for her and gave her insight that the other girls couldn’t possibly have.

“I didn’t think I was going to win because the girls there are like drop dead gorgeous,” explains Torie, who won Miss Congeniality. “Me competing was just saying that even like this, I can do what you guys do — even in my situation.”

Moving on Torie’s situation is looking much brighter these days, as she’s been cancer-free for six months. She still does chemotherapy every Monday through a port and daily via oral medication. The goal is to get to the five-year cancer-free mark, as her type of cancer has a 30 percent survival rate.

She’s taking classes at CPCC with the hopes of attending UNC Charlotte next year, and she has a part-time job at Elements 4 Life, a home and garden shop in Davidson. In addition to competing in Miss North Carolina Teen USA, which was courtesy of Little Smiles, a nonprofit in Cornelius that helps kids escape the reality of unfortunate circumstances, Torie won Lake Norman’s Next Top Model 2014 from CURRENTS Magazine and went on a dream trip to New York City via Make-A-Wish.

Robin Smith-Salzman, owner and

Torie competing last November in Miss North Carolina Teen USA, where she won Miss Congeniality.

marketing director of Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram granted Torie’s wish, which included tickets to the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in addition to a backstage tour.

“It was so awesome. We saw them change the sets. It was an experience I would have never had unless I’m somehow become famous, which there’s a good possibility,” jokes Torie, who admits to being obsessed with everything Victoria’s Secret.

The trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her, but the kindness behind it and so many other things that have happened to her since her diagnosis have made an even

and they just make it a priority.”

Torie is beyond grateful for what her cancer experience has taught her and plans to one day start a non-profit. Going through treatment and meeting so many other kids battling cancer has made her passionate about pediatric cancer awareness, a cause she vows to focus on for the rest of her life.

“I’ve become such a better individual.

I’m so much stronger in who I believe that I am,” says Torie of the past two years.

“I have so much faith in myself and in others, and I’ve become so courageous.”

Her mother says her daughter’s diagnosis forced Torie to grow up overnight and realize what’s really important in life. “She has a maturity that most, many people never gain in a lifetime,” says Marnae. “She has this deep, sensitive, compassionate insight that people work a whole lifetime to develop in their own self. She has gained that before she was even 20 years old. If she’s like that now, just imagine what she will become.”

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DINE, DAZZLE &

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pend the day in Davidson! Enjoy shopping and dining around town at our eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. Take in an event at Davidson’s annual “April is for Arts” celebration. (see box at far right for a list of events) Venture across the bridge at I-77, Exit 30 to watch a beautiful sunset over Lake Norman from a waterfront pub. Fall in love with Spring!

Designing Brides A full service bridal boutique offering well known designer gowns...at affordable prices, for the Bride, Debutante and Mothers, as well as, Custom Designing. www.designingbrides.net Toast Cafe Toast is

about experience. Extraordinary food, combined with a home style atmosphere and exceptional service, will leave you in anticipation of your next visit. www.toastcafeonline.com

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TCBY Davidson Commons is swirling The Country's Best (most delicious and nutritious) FroYo! Please visit us and become a fan at tcby.charlotte.davidson. www.TCBY.com Monkee's of Lake Norman Stroll over to Monkee's on Main Boutique to find fabulous fashions including shoes, clothing and accessories. Like what you see? Monkee's has an even bigger boutique just one mile away at the Davidson Commons Harris Teeter Shopping Center! www.monkeesoflakenorman.com

Davidson College Store The Wildcat fan shop selling Davidson apparel, gifts and more! www.davidsoncollegestore.com Davidson Village Inn Guests are always made to feel welcome at the 18 room, European style, Davidson Village Inn serving breakfast and afternoon tea daily. www.davidsonvillageinn.com Charlotte Shoe Company Welcome spring with your new sandals, heels and flip flops! Looking forward to seeing you at Davidson’s very own women’s shoe boutique! www.charlotteshoecompany.com

Davidson Farmer's Market At the producer-only Davidson Farmer's Market you can expect to find homegrown veggies, meats, seafood, eggs, cheeses, honey, prepared foods, gourmet pastries, artisanal breads, flowers, herbs, plants, soaps, and more! www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org

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International Kitchen & Bath Stop by International Kitchen & Bath showroom and see our award winning designs, quality cabinetry, and unique ideas for your home. www.internationalkitchenandbath.com Flying Fish Seafood at Eden Street Market Impeccable Carolina seafood fresh off the boat every week oysters, clams, shrimp, dry-pack scallops, a variety “catch of the week” including: fresh tuna, grouper, snapper & more! www.flyingfishseafood.com

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Lake Norman Cottage Imagine the perfect wine, beer and gift retail experience...we did at Lake Norman Cottage! Visit (by boat or car) the only waterfront, pet-friendly wine & beer shop on Lake Norman! www.lakenormancottage.com Smooth Reflections Med Spa Complimentary mimosas, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit tray.

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April is for Arts

Celebrate Spring!

Bring the family to enjoy the arts.

GALLERY CRAWL April 11 Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Trolley service will transport visitors throughout the town of Davidson to view artists at various business venues ART ON THE GREEN April 26 Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ART ON THE GREEN April 27 Sunday Noon-4:00 p.m.

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CONCERT ON THE GREEN April 27 Sunday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For information on Town of Davidson events visit www.townofdavidson.org

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oJo’s Grill & Pub is creating “good mojo” in Cornelius, through the magic created by a talented team led by owner Shane Smith, known by many as Chef Big Diesel.

“We are trying to achieve a comfortable place for all people, a corner grill and pub that gives people that special kind of place,” Smith says. “People want to be remembered and appreciated. We just want to add more people to the family.”

Devil in the details The effort truly is a family and friends’ endeavor, with many involved having known each other for more than a decade.

Smith has brought in Chef Mike Laschinski, a friend and colleague ever since their early days as cook and bartender/manager in another Charlotte-area restaurant.

Another familiar face is bar manager Brian Decker. The team brings ownership, management and culinary

finding their mojo Shane Smith and team create a Cornelius pub with a twist

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experience from organizations including The Peninsula Club, Fireside Bar and Grill, 131 Main, The Graduate, Midtown Sundries, Jeffrey’s, Creative Catering and Events, and A Tasteful Solution Catering & Events.

The culinary team holds quite a few tricks up its sleeves, embellishing the simple bar fare with unique touches in what the grill describes as “chef-inspired” pub food.

“We have a great reputation for some of our specialty southern cuisine, barbecue being just one thing,” Smith explains. “Our mac’ and cheese, our southern coleslaw and barbecue slaw are just a few [specialties]. We do the finer things great also, such as steaks and great specialty dishes.

We want every experience to be a special one, even if it’s just chicken tenders and fries with one of our homemade dressings. The devil is in the details, so to speak.”

The devilish details here encompass flatbread pizzas, burgers that come as one four-ounce burger, two fourounce patties or three four-ounce patties. Desserts tease the tastebuds, with recent treats including a mini cream cheese pound cake with macerated berries and caramel drizzle.

The grill fosters a family friendly atmosphere.

Pool tables, a Ms. Pac-Man game, foosball, bartop video games and dartboards that will be added soon keep people entertained. After 9 p.m., the dining and game area converts to an entertainment space.

Entertainment tonight Each night features food and/or music specials, such as jumbo wings on Tuesdays, steak on Thursdays and DJ Nic@Nite with Carolina beach music on Fridays. On Saturdays, live music ranges from classic rock to acoustic, country or beach music. Sundays brings opportunities to seize the stage with karaoke.

“We want you to feel at home every time you come in, whether it’s for drinks with friends, to make new friends, or to come in and have dinner with the kids and sing some karaoke,” Smith says.

Smith picked up his “Chef Big Diesel” nickname while working at The Peninsula Club in fine dining, banquets and catering. He enjoys the creativity of the culinary arts and is known for breaking into song, including on karaoke nights at MoJo’s. He comes by his musical talent naturally, as his father is a musician.

The team also offers catering and off-site special event services, an on-site meeting venue and a dining space for up to 100 guests.

The 2,200-square-foot banquet kitchen serves the restaurant and the special events.

The restaurant is tucked inside the Days Inn in Cornelius. “Don’t let the location fool you,” Smith says. “We will be the neighborhood

active in Rotary and other organizations.

For Chef Big Diesel and the team, that may prove the most critical element in the good mojo they want to create — staying connected to the community in a meaningful, impactful way

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grill and pub that aims to not only serve its customers, but we will [also] serve our community because that’s who we are.”

The grill is finding some of its customer base in the extensive relationships forged through the team’s long-standing connections and community volunteerism. Smith has built friendships through his catering businesses and also through his volunteerism with his family’s church and with community organizations. He was instrumental in the start of one of Mooresville Soup Kitchen’s largest fundraising events and has been

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Grapevine

by Trevor Burton

The best way to taste wine Sharing a glass or two with the artist who made it

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here’s no question in my mind that the greatest pleasure you can get from a wine is tasting it with the winemaker who got it from a bud on a vine to the finished jewel in the bottle. Every good winemaker puts his or her heart and soul into a wine. It’s just a joy to be able to share the philosophy that went into the wine that you’re sipping and to hear about the steps that went into making it.

First encounter We’re doubly blessed to live where we do, as we’re just a short drive away from some truly world-class winemakers.

And that’s more than just hyperbole. I’ve put our state’s wines to the test on many occasions. Back when I was grinding away in the commercial arena, my business took me over to France quite a lot. Once in a while I would bring over a bottle or two of North Carolina wine to share with some of my wine buddies. The verdict was always the same, “These are wines that can hold their own on the world stage. They’re not French, but they’re still great wines.”

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From left, Trevor Burton and Steve Shepard of RayLen Vineyards & Winery in nearby Mocksville.

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On one occasion I got one of Paris’ most renowned chefs, Christian Constant, to create a special wine pairing meal and invited a bunch of wine aficionados to join us for lunch.

Again, a very flattering verdict.

My introduction to North Carolina wine was at Charlotte’s Spring Show many years back. Wandering around, my wife and I came across a wine tasting booth — a moment of sheer joy. Not only were we moving to Lake Norman, there was local wine, too. Whoopee! The bloom quickly came off that rose. We tasted a few and were really disappointed. We decided to give it one last try, and I’m so glad we did.

The wine turned out to be outstanding.

Little did I know at the time, but we had just crossed paths with Steve Shepard.

Steve was an early pioneer growing Vitis Vinifera grapes in North Carolina. Our State has produced wine for centuries. At the turn of the 20th century we were the leading wine-producing state in the nation.

Early wines, however, were made from native, Muscadine grapes and were nothing like the great wines that come out of

RayLen's Category 5 was named after the most powerful hurricane category and also for the five grapes that make up its blend.

Europe. Steve and his colleagues changed all that, leading us to where we are today.

Second time around I recently crossed paths with Steve again. This time up close and personal.

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My wife and I spent an evening with him, sampling his wines and digging into how he shapes them. First off, we did a series of barrel tastings of his 2013 vintage. These are wines that are just beginning to age — kind of like teenagers who are developing but haven’t built up enough character and maturity to be interesting adults. But, to continue the teenager analogy, you certainly can see where they are heading.

A couple of things stood out. We tried two Cabernet Francs from different plots within the vineyards. They were vastly different due, of course, to the different conditions and soils in each of the plots. One of them was headed in the direction of producing a single varietal wine, the other was going to be blended with wines from other grapes.

The second thing that got my attention was Steve’s Petit Verdot. We’re seeing more and more of this grape in North Carolina.

The reason is that it’s really suited to our climate. Most wine grapes grow in tight-fisted clusters. That’s a problem with the high humidity we have, grapes can start to rot before they’re truly ripe.

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Extending the fun We decided that we hadn’t had enough fun and so proceeded on to taste

some wines from his vintage library. We focused on his signature wine called Category Five; named after the most powerful hurricane category and also for the five grapes that make up its blend.

The grapes are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Syrah. In French wine terms this is a Bordeaux blend with a little twist of Rhône thrown in. It’s an intense wine.

There’s an aroma of deep, dark fruit, like blackberries. Its taste is smooth with that same black fruit along with soft tannins.

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It was interesting, tasting wines from several different vintages and seeing the difference a year can make. The challenge winemakers have is producing a consistent style of wine from year to year and yet letting the experience grapes have had in a particular year shine through. It was kind of neat to see what Mother Nature and the effect of aging can come up with.

And, to me, that’s what wine is all about.

So, back to my original premise. The greatest way to experience wine is to taste it with the winemaker who made

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it. And, what’s really nifty is that we have so many opportunities to do that right on our doorstep. The way to meet Steve Shepard is to visit him at RayLen Vineyards & Winery in Mocksville. They have a terrific tasting room, and he might just be hanging out there to show off his wines. That could be the start of a North Carolina wine journey. And what a lot of fun that will be. Enjoy.

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Petit Verdot is different. Its clusters are more open. The grapes can stay on the vine longer and pick up more flavors and intensity. Better grapes, better wines.

We got to talking about vine management. That might seem like digging a little too deep instead of just enjoying tasting wine, but it’s important. There are lots of tricks you can do to fine tune and manipulate wine after grapes have been crushed, but the simple fact is that to make a great wine you have to start with great grapes. And that’s what drives Steve.

The temptation when growing grapes is to go for maximum yield to produce the most volume. If you do that what you end up with is thin, dull, uninteresting wines; but at least you have lots of it.

What Steve does is reduce his yields by clipping off grape clusters and buds so that the remaining grapes build up more intensity — quality in front of quantity.

Trevor Burton of Mooresville is certified by the International Sommelier Guild, he is founder of SST Wine Experiences and, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, conducts wine education and tasting tours to wine regions throughout the world.

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Game On

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by Mike Savicki photography by Candy Howard

indy Sisson Hensley had just turned 30 the first time she walked the 18th fairway at Augusta National. At the invitation of former PGA of America CEO, Joe Steranka, Hensley traveled to the historic course to make business connections and gain firsthand professional experience at one of the game’s most legendary tournaments. At least initially, it seems, the trip had been primarily for business.

But as she made her final steps toward the green, the magnanimity of the moment got the best of her. She paused, took stock of her emotions and exhaled. That day on the course had also hit her on a personal level. Hensley knew she was living one of the greatest moments of her life standing at what she remembers as the most special place on earth.

In the years that followed, Hensley built a career from that moment. Her love of the game turned into a profession. As the head of marketing for the LPGA, she brought numerous, lasting changes. Some, like a summit to teach the golf industry about the value of including women in the sport, served to break down equality barriers and shift economic decision making, while others, like giving LPGA players their first fullservice, traveling fitness van and orchestrating the first Solheim Cup, the women’s version of the Ryder Cup, have become part of the foundation of the game itself.

It’s fair to say the game of golf reached a new plateau thanks to Cindy Sisson Hensley.

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Finding a hidden Mooresville treasure When a career change and a new sports opportunity brought Hensley to Mooresville 20 years ago, golf was still in her blood. House hunting, she recalls, came with the caveat that a golf course be nearby. A hidden find in a house tucked away at The Point made her decision easy.

“As I walked up a flight of stairs and into a room at the far end of the hallway,” Hensley recalls when touring the house for the first time, “I entered a room with the most incredible, detailed mural of Augusta National’s Amen Corner painted on every wall and across the entire ceiling. My mind flashed back to that day on my 30th birthday. The room was like a

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“It’s like the Sistine Chapel of golf.”

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home for me. My decision all but made itself.”

The Augusta Room, as friends more popularly know it, was designed by the home’s previous owner but rarely used. The mural, she believes, was almost too special to disturb with furniture and accents so the old owner left it alone. When the Hensleys purchased the home, only a drum set sat hidden in a corner and a glass golf table rested nearby.

Touring the Augusta Room is making a trip to a perfect day at Amen Corner. Three resting golf bags and a stone wall provide the welcome. It is then easy to imagine the trees lining the approach to the 11th green, the 12th hole wrapping across walls and the first two shots of the 13th providing the exit.

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– Cindy Sisson Hensley

The room only has a few decorative items.

The mural is filled with golf-inspired details.

The Hensleys also refer to the Augusta Room, as their Sunday room. It's a place they spend time together as a family on that day of the week.

watches from a hidden hole and a partly cloudy blue sky adorns the entire ceiling.

“It’s like the Sistine Chapel of golf,” Hensley says. “The detail goes beyond imagination, and we still see new things even now. It has been nearly impossible for us to place a value on the work. We don’t know who painted it or even why it is here. I just know in my heart I was meant to find it.”

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When Donald Trump and family made a recent Mooresville trip to launch the rebranding of Trump National Charlotte, the Augusta Room had its first high-profile visitor. At the invitation of a mutual friend who was visiting and happened to notice Donald and his son, Eric, standing on the 8th tee box, directly in the Hensley’s back yard,

the Trump entourage took a sidetrack from the course and climbed to the top floor.

“I was upstairs and heard ‘The Donald is in your house’ and it caught me completely off guard,” Hensley says. “Before I knew what was happening, we were all standing in the Augusta Room marveling at the mural. He was suitably impressed to say the least.

“In fact, he said he liked the house, and the room, so much that he wanted to buy it all, with everything in it, but I’m still waiting for the call,” she adds with a smile.

Even after 20 years, the Hensley’s Augusta Room remains largely undisturbed. A Nancy Lopez autographed copy of Inside the Ropes is the only book in the room, while a placard signed by Annika Sorenstam, an old golf club won at a tournament years ago, a framed collection of LPGA tournament pins and an invitation to attend

an Olympic Summit in Greece are the only other golf-related accents on display.

“We have a television and two special chairs in there, too, and they have a purpose,” she shares. “The room is really our Sunday room where it’s more about family and spending time together than golf or anything else.

The mural helps us relax and get cozy.”

Maybe that’s what makes a visit to Augusta National so special, too. Maybe that’s the message of the mural. On the surface, while golf, like life, is about competition, it is only when you can pause to experience the natural beauty of your surroundings, that you can enjoy the moment. For some, that means an April trip to Augusta National, but for the Hensleys, all it takes is a trip upstairs and down the hall.

Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for nearly two decades. His interest in athletics and love of sports journalism spans from racing to rugby and anything in between.

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Home Port

by Deb Mitchell photography by Recah Harward

The Farson family renovated a home in Davidson while their best friends built new next door I

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t’s love that makes a house a home — and no one knows that better than Jak and Teresa Farson. Its beauty and historical roots aside, their Davidson home was built on a foundation of deep friendship and close family ties. Although it’s less active since their four children (Abby, Kelsey, Grace and Sam) have left the nest, the Farsons have no plans to leave the home they love.

When they started thinking about moving from their north Charlotte home, there was one thing Jak and Teresa knew they wouldn’t leave without: their next-door neighbors.

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with them,” says Jak (who runs a computer consulting firm) of Dave and Kim Fleming, “I think the story of this house is how we remained such big parts of each other’s lives.”

Different strokes

Even though Teresa and Jack Farson now have an empty nest, their home is still about family.

Teresa dreamed up a generously sized family room and open kitchen layout to ensure that.

Teresa always dreamed of restoring an old home, but the Flemings wanted something brand new. Davidson’s small, college town charm appealed to both families, but the odds of finding a restoration-worthy home right next to an empty lot there — both for sale — were slim, to say the least.

It was nothing short of serendipitous when the Farsons’ Realtor friend found an old mill house and an adjacent lot for sale in Davidson. The families took the plunge together and began the processes of bringing their respective homes to life.

“Everyone kept telling us it was a piece of junk,” says Teresa (who co-owns an uptown Charlotte gift shop with her sister). Despite the dilapidated condition of the early 1900s home, the Farsons saw potential.

The Realtor friend introduced them to Davidson-based architect Roger Layman, who helped them develop plans for what was to be an extensive renovation. “I’d have our artistic daughter, Grace, draw out my ideas,” says Teresa, who masterminded the project, “and we’d take them to Roger.”

Jak, along with Dave Fleming and Teresa’s father, handled the demolition, taking care to preserve the home’s framing.

Needless to say, Teresa was utterly shocked when she arrived one day to see that not a single wall was standing.

“The contractor handed me the address numbers and said, ‘This is what’s left of your house.’ ” Apparently, several iterations of porch additions over the years had allowed water to seep

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Starting fresh, sort of The master bedroom offers serenity after a challenging day.

A whimsical spring wreath lets visitors know they are welcome at the Farson house.

Undaunted, the Farsons forged ahead, but with the original house ever in mind for inspiration. While their original plans simply added bump outs onto the existing home, losing the framing freed them up to add a second story instead.

They kept the original footprint, the foundation and a few elements from the original home: brick half-wall outside; the

wood floors employed again upstairs; a diamond muntin window, now in Jak’s office; the interior doors, stripped and stained by Teresa’s father. Teresa dreamed up a generously sized family room and open kitchen layout. She added a bank of windows looking out from the breakfast nook where she loves to sit every morning to “watch the town wake up”.

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the gabled roof. Their son, Sam, always had his own room, but the girls happily shared a room the family calls ‘The Dorm.’

Construction wrapped in early 2006 and since then, the Farsons have, “lived the fool out of this house!” says Jak. Raising and homeschooling their four kids, running their businesses, continually hosting friends and

family, and enjoying life next door to their dear friends have kept the home buzzing over the years. Empty nest or not, Jak says, “We’ll stay here as long as we’re able.”

Between his latest project — a playroom space they’ve dubbed ‘The Nursery’ (“Jak figures if he builds it, [grandchildren] will come,” says Teresa) — and their Fleming godchildren next door, the Farsons’ future in this home is built to last.

A sun-filled music room welcomes anyone longing to play the piano.

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The Big Three An English concert, a dog walk and a kitchen tour Christ Church Cathedral Choir On April 5 local singers will have their chance to sing with Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Oxford, the world-renowned malevoice chorus directed by Stephen Darlington.

Approximately 180 singers from several area choirs, including Davidson United Methodist Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Davidson College Presbyterian Church and the Choral Arts Society of Davidson College will join the English choir to sing works by John Taverner, William Byrd, Edvard Grieg, Edward Elgar and Gabriel Fauré.

Darlington is one of England’s foremost choral conductors and has been Director of Music at Christ Church since 1985. While the choir has a special relationship with early sacred music, the Cathedral Choir is likewise at ease with contemporary works. The choir’s 18 boys and 13 men perform daily services at Christ Church Cathedral 34 weeks per year.

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Plan ahead so you can attend the Nosy Neighbor Kitchen Tour on May 2. Visit nine newly renovated kitchens in Cornelius’ Peninsula area. All proceeds raised will go to support Safe Alliance, an organization that provides support for victims of domestic, sexual violence and child abuse in Mecklenburg County by providing shelter, counseling and legal advocacy services.

Event organizers Lilly Burke, Jayne Coffing, Suzun McCrary, Karen Ray and Caroline Stevens are residents of The Peninsula, and have been on home or kitchen tours in other neighborhoods. Coffing remembers the annual kitchen tour in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, her previous home, as a “fun, educational and social event that everyone looked forward to…” and wanted to institute a similar tour for The Peninsula.

“We all enjoy taking a peek at other homeowners’ decorating styles, and we hope that those on the tour will get inspiration and find resources for their own kitchen renovations,” says Stevens. “There are a variety of styles represented on the tour, everything from the traditional white kitchen with Carrera marble countertops to a English farmhouse kitchen with exposed brick walls,” explains McCrary.

Local chefs will offer gourmet tastings at several of the homes, and ticketholders will be entered in drawings for kitchen-related prize baskets. On the day of the tour, ticket holders will visit the registration desk in the Jetton Village Gazebo to pick up their tour brochures.

Brochures will include a map with directions to all the kitchens on tour, as well as discounts from local merchants and vendors. Carpooling is encouraged, as there is limited parking near some of the homes.

Nosy Neighbor Kitchen Tour, May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $25, The Peninsula, Cornelius, www.safealliance.org/nosy-neighbor.

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B ark for Life of Lake Norman

It’s time for Fido to start fundraising. That’s right, it’s time for Bark for Life of Lake Norman.

On Saturday, April 19, this noncompetitive 1.5-mile walk will be held at Huntersville’s Birkdale Village. The event is held to honor the life-long contributions of these “Canine Caregivers” and raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. The walk is open to anyone, and, of course, all dogs are welcome.

The event also features food, a live band, contests, K-9 demonstrations, a “doggy kissing booth” and a dog treat scavenger hunt. This walk historically attracts an attendance of about 500 people, and last year’s event raised nearly $25,000 for the American Cancer Society.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is the event’s exclusive sponsor. “Since opening our coheadquarters in Davidson in September 2013, a top priority has been to get involved locally and build strong relationships with our neighbors,” says Alessandra Cavalluzzi, Director of Community Relations & Associate Engagement at MSC, who oversees this program.

“We really look forward to participating in this year’s event with members of our community and their canine companions.”

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A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area Date Night

CHILDREN James and the Giant Peach (Through April 6) A magical peach! Gigantic insect friends! An incredible journey! What more could an imprisoned boy ask for? The classic story of James and the Giant Peach, a fantastical journey of escape from his loathsome aunts comes hilariously to life in this production of Davidson Community Players’ The Connie Company and provides the audience with an exciting, peachy adventure. April 5-6, 1 p.m., 4 p.m.; April 4, 7 p.m. $10. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

A Morning with the Easter Bunny (April 11) Enjoy seasonal crafts, refreshments and of course, a visit from Peter Cottontail. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Cornelius Arts Center, www.cornelius.org.

Hop Into Spring (April 12) Enjoy an afternoon filled with family fun, including arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course, a balloon artist, face painting, DJ and, of course, a visit from Peter Cottontail. Bring your basket to collect toy-filled eggs at the different activity stations. 2-4 p.m. Free.

Bailey Road Park, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Latta Easter Egg Hunt (April 19) Children ages 1 through 10 can hunt for toy- and candy-filled eggs across the plantation grounds. Hunt times will be divided by age group. In between hunts, families can enjoy live children’s music by the carriage barn, get freshly squeezed lemonade from Anna’s Sweet Treats, enjoy children’s crafts, see the plantation house, visit the farm animals and meet the Easter Bunny on the covered wagon. Starts at 10 a.m. $6 per child (one free adult per child, extra adults pay regular site admission), pre-registration is required. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Fifth Annual Rural Hill Easter Egg Hunt (April 19) Bring your Easter baskets, family and friends to the fifth annual Rural Hill Easter Egg Hunt. Explore Rural Hill’s 250-year-old property, gardens and farmland as you hunt for prize eggs and compete in spoon races, balloon tosses and more. For a small fee take a family trip around the farm on a hayride or let the kids play in the bounce houses. 11 a.m. for children 4 and under; 11:30 a.m. for 5 and over. Free, but registration is necessary. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www. ruralhill.net.

CONCERTS Grace Kelly, Saxophone (April 4) Twenty-year old Grace Kelly began playing piano at six, clarinet at nine and saxophone soon thereafter. Her young yet established career has already had her recording with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Harry Connick, Jr., Jamie Cullum, Frank Morgan, Toots Thielemans, Dianne Reeves and Ann Hampton Callaway, among many others.

Tickets TBA. 7:30 p.m. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Christ Church Cathedral Choir in Davidson Concert (April 5) Local singers perform with Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Oxford, the world-renowned male-voice chorus directed by Stephen Darlington. Approximately 180 singers from several area choirs, including Davidson United Methodist Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Davidson College Presbyterian Church and the Choral Arts Society of Davidson College will join with the English choir to sing works by John Taverner, William Byrd, Edvard Grieg, Edward Elgar and Gabriel Fauré. 7:30

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Steven Mayer, Piano (April 5) Pianist Steven Mayer plays a unique repertoire of icons such as Art Tatum, Fats Waller, Mozart and Liszt. This program will feature works from Schubert, Thalberg, Weber, Liszt and Tatum. Mayer will be appearing thanks to the generosity of the Adams Foundation Piano Series.

Tickets TBA. 8 p.m. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Music at St. Alban’s (April 6) Conductor Francis Blaker leads North Carolina’s only Baroque Orchestra in a program celebrating springtime. Featuring Vivaldi’s Spring from the Four Seasons. 3 p.m. $15, $10 students and seniors (62+), free for children under 12. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Iredell Concert Association (April 12) The NY Theater Ballet serves as the association’s season finale. This 14-member ballet troupe performs pieces from master choreographers.

Time and price TBA. Mac Gray Auditorium, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

Concerts on the Green (April 27) Pack a picnic and enjoy the music of The Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. 6-8 p.m. Free. The Village Green, Davidson, www.townofdavidson.org.

EVENTS Indies + Docs (April 5, 25) WADJDA (April 5) focuses a 10-year-old girl living in a suburb of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Although she lives in a conservative world, Wadjda is fun loving, entrepreneurial and always pushing the boundaries of what she can get away with. After a fight with her friend Abdullah, a neighborhood boy she shouldn’t be playing with, Wadjda sees a beautiful green bicycle for sale. She wants the bicycle desperately so that she can beat Abdullah in a race. But Wadjda’s mother won’t allow it, fearing repercussions from a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl’s virtue. So Wadjda decides to try and raise the money herself. This is a unique depiction of real life for young girls, whose quests for a more meaningful life are not smothered by their repressive culture that they are determined to change. Play Again (April 25) unplugs six teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure — no electricity, no cell phone coverage, no virtual reality. An ideal film for families, this film will be screened as part of Cornelius’ Park and Recreation’s Earth Day activities, with a discussion about the plugged-in generations following. 7 p.m. Cornelius residents, $8.60; non-Cornelius resident $9.65. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.indiesplusdocs.com.

Mac & Cheese Cook Off (April 5) The Merchants in Downtown Mooresville are competing for the best Mac & Cheese chef title. Also enjoy a fashion show from the students of Future Fashion Designers. 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20 ($10 kids 6 to 13). Mooresville Art Depot, 103 W. Center Avenue, www.FutureFashionDesigners.com.

April is for Arts Gallery Crawl (April 11) Galleries and shops in downtown Davidson participate in the crawl with music and artist demonstrations. Davidson Learns will present a special Sculpture Walk with Shaw Smith starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Homewood Suites will have various artists during the Gallery Crawl and their bar The Nautical Nook will be open until 10:00 p.m.

Family Fun

Me Time

Downtown crawl 6-9 p.m. Davidson, www. townofdavidson.org.

Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games (April 11-12) Look for highland dancing, bagpipe bands, highland athletics, a giant kid’s zone, haggis and more. Times and ticket prices vary. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www. ruralhill.net.

Bark for Life of Lake Norman (April 19) This noncompetitive 1.5-mile walk is held to honor the life-long contributions of these “Canine Caregivers” and raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. The walk open to anyone, and all dogs are welcome. The event also features food, a live band, contests, K-9 demonstrations, a “doggy kissing booth” and a dog treat scavenger hunt. This walk historically attracts an attendance of about 500 people, and last year’s event raised nearly $25,000 for the American Cancer Society. 8-11 a.m., Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.main.acsevents.org.

East Lincoln Community Garden Club Gardening Festival (April 26) The festival will provide the opportunity for area garden enthusiasts to get together for gardening advice, gardening workshops, opportunities to discuss projects with area landscapers, and to purchase plants and garden products. Time TBA. Webbs Chapel Church, Denver, samplegarden@charter.net Art on the Green (April 26-27) This juried fine arts festival features live entertainment, food and activities for kids. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free. The Village Green, Davidson, www.townofdavidson.org.

Nosy Neighbor Kitchen Tour (May 2) Visit nine newly renovated kitchens in Cornelius’ Peninsula area. All proceeds raised will go to support Safe Alliance, an organization that provides support for victims of domestic, sexual violence, and child abuse in Mecklenburg County by providing shelter, counseling and legal advocacy services. Local chefs will offer gourmet tastings at several of the homes, and ticketholders will be entered in drawings for kitchen-related prize baskets. On the day of the tour, ticket holders will visit the registration desk in the Jetton Village Gazebo, to pick up their tour brochures. Brochures will include a map with directions to all the kitchens on tour, as well as discounts from local merchants and vendors. Carpooling is encouraged, as there is limited parking near some of the homes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $25, The Peninsula, Cornelius, www. safealliance.org/nosy-neighbor.

GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Various exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www.andrechristinegallery.com.

Cornelius Arts Center Markers of Our Lives: A Community Mandala Project created by environmental artist Bryant Holsenbeck. Through April 30. Opening reception March 7 from 6:30-9 p.m. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-Noon.

19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmark-galleries.com.

Depot Art Gallery The Winter Juried Art Exhibition features work from various artists in

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the area. Through February 27. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, wwwfcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 463 S. Main Street, Davidson, 704.895.1213, www.merrilljennings.com.

Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions.

Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704.664.0236.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Yvonne Petkus: Searching. Using thick, questioned mark-making and the relationship between a repeated, mediated figure and its environment, artist Yvonne Petkus wades through content that leads to states of fragmentation and ambiguity. Through April 9. Semans Auditorium, Belk Visual Arts Center.

Darren Floyd: Destroyer of Dreams, or, Container of All Future Meaning. Visiting Assistant Professor Floyd will speak about his digital works on view in this exhibit. Through April 13. Van Every Gallery, Belk Visual Arts Center. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

MONTHLY EVENTS Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-thescenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.

The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free.

Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www.facebook.com/artisanmarketnc.

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour. Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ci.charlotte.nc.us to schedule a tour.

Eden Street Market (Every Thursday and Friday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. 3-6 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson.

2nd Friday Art Crawl Every Second Friday, Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites the community to experience downtown Cornelius in style! Hosted by Bella Love, this monthly art crawl features some of the area’s most talented and innovative artisans as well as live performances, food trucks, and special events at local businesses. 5-9 p.m. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.bellalove.org.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) Farmers sell a bounty of seasonal vegetables; pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 8 a.m.-noon.

Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and

Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday)View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Saturday. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

SPORTS Davidson College Baseball Nothings beats a baseball game on a warm spring day. Winthrop (April 1, 6 p.m.), Samford (April 11, 7 p.m.), Samford (April 12, 2 p.m.), Samford (April 13, 1 p.m.), UNCG (April 17, 6 p.m.), UNCG (April 18, 6 p.m.), UNCG (April 19, 2 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE Life As We Know It (April 24-May 4) These five comedies and a monologue by Elaine Alexander offer a fun, yet thought-provoking satirical skewering of the maladies and madness of modern life. They gleefully mock such contemporary contagions as I-phone addiction, cosmetic surgery obsession, celebrity worship, conspicuous car consumption and helicopter parenting. This is the production’s Charlottearea premiere. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $21; seniors, groups and students $16. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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Living Well Your local resource for health and wellness services near you Audiology Piedmont HealthCare Megan Mathis-Webb, AuD Kathryn Curtis, AuD 140 Gateway Blvd.

Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638

Cardiology Piedmont HealthCare Gary K. DeWeese, MD, FACC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1829

Dermatology Piedmont HealthCare Naomi Simon, MD Kristen Prochaska, PA-C

444 Williamson Road, Ste B Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1827

Piedmont HealthCare Steven F. Wolfe, MD Nikki Faldowski, PA-C

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Ears, Nose and Throat Piedmont HealthCare Keith Meetze, MD Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP 140 Gateway Blvd.

Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638

Piedmont HealthCare Ronel R. Enrique, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8255

Family Medicine Piedmont HealthCare Timothy A. Barker, MD Edward S. Campbell, MD Heather C. Kompanik, MD Bruce L. Seaton, DO Lindsay Jayson, PA-C 357 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-7328

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Piedmont HealthCare James W. McNabb, MD

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Piedmont HealthCare Emmett Montgomery, MD Rebecca Montgomery, MD 191 West Plaza Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-4000

Piedmont HealthCare Alisa C. Nance, MD Lana Hill, FNP-C

150 Fairview Road, Suite 210 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-0300

Bremnor Family Medicine Judy Bremnor, MD, FAAFP 136 Corporate Drive, Suite H Mooresville, NC 28117 704-660-9780

Iredell Family Medicine Emily Nabors, MD FAAFP 544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-360-5190

Gastroenterology Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology John H. Moore, III, MD Steven A. Josephson, MD Scott A. Brotze, MD Michael W. Ryan, MD

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Piedmont HealthCare Carl A. Foulks, Jr., MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-878-2021

Piedmont HealthCare Neil M. Kassman, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8215

Piedmont HealthCare Manish G. Patel, MD Julie Abney, PA Amy K. Bolling, FNP-BC

Piedmont HealthCare John C. Gatlin, MD LuAnne V. Gatlin, MD

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Lymphatic Therapy Lymphatic Health Center Lori Hiatt, OTR/L, CHT, CLT 517 Alcove Road, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-7303 Fax: 855-235-4944

Neurology Piedmont HealthCare Dharmen S. Shah, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-873-1100

Piedmont HealthCare Andrew J. Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig D. DuBois, MD

124 Professional Park Dr, Ste A Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077

Piedmont HealthCare Andrew J. Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig D. DuBois, MD

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Occupational Medicine Piedmont HealthCare Frederick U. Vorwald, MD 125 Days Inn Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-660-9111

Orthopaedic Surgery Piedmont HealthCare Byron E. Dunaway, MD Kim Lefreniere, PA-C Sherry Dawn Repass, FNP-BC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1829

Iredell Orthopaedic Center Jason Batley, MD 544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-0956

Physiatry – Interventional Spine Care Piedmont HealthCare Harsh Govil, MD, MPH Thienkim Walters, PA-C 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1829

Podiatry Piedmont HealthCare Kenneth Bloom, DPM Kurt Massey, DPM

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Rheumatology Piedmont HealthCare Sean M. Fahey, MD Dijana Christianson, DO

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Lori’s Larks

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by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

bout eight years ago I fell in love with Pilates. While yoga is great for some, I still don’t have the patience for it. Maybe I’ll develop that further into my 40s. We’ll see.

But for now, I’m on team Pilates, which is why I was intrigued when I heard about a new type of exercise that Julie Mills, owner of Progressive Pilates in Cornelius, was teaching.

When Mills taught Pilates at the Lake Norman YMCA, I always tried to attend her classes, so that's how we met. When I recently ran into her, she told me she was also teaching GYROTONIC® Exercise and urged me to give it a try. I'm a sucker for exercise, so I jumped at the chance.

Mills is a certified GYROTONIC® instructor, as the practice involves intense training. She had seen GYROTONIC® presentations at conferences and finally decided to give it a try. She immediately liked it and began teaching it in her

just Stir it

Spiraling into a new workout with GYROTONIC® Exercise studio more than three years ago.

Created by Juliu Horvath, a former professional dancer born and raised in Romania, the GYROTONIC® method offers similar benefits that are also derived from yoga, tai chi and dance. The idea is to do a series of circular and spiraling movements that flow together, so there's no jarring or compression of the muscles or joints.

To prepare for my lesson, I did absolutely nothing. I didn't even Google it. I figured it was better to go into this experience without any expectations (or trepidations for that matter). We met at Mills' studio, where she immediately led me to a gorgeous GYROTONIC® piece of equipment called the Cobra®. While most exercise equipment looks like it belongs in a factory, this piece, handmade from sculptured wood, looked like it belonged in a West Elm catalog.

Mills explained how this type of exercise is integrative. “It’s the circular movement and undulating movements of the joints

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Created by Juliu Horvath, a former professional dancer born and raised in Romania, the GYROTONIC® method offers similar benefits that are also derived from yoga, tai chi and dance.

Julie Mills of Progressive Pilates teaches Lori K. Tate how to properly stir with the Cobra®.

that help lubricate the joints and the strength of the body all at the same time,” she explained while teaching me how to “stir” with the Cobra ®, which involved turning the front handles in a stirring motion while arching and curling my back in alignment with my legs and feet.

Through a variety of pulleys and weights, you create a fluid movement of the body that restores and strengthens it. After a series of movements, which included an exercise called the dolphin where my I was lying on my back, pushing the pulleys forward with my legs in a circular motion, I felt strange in a very good way. While I knew I had done a work out, I didn’t feel tired, and I wasn’t even sweaty.

Instead I felt energized and much more aligned, even elongated. My back, which had been sore for a few days, felt better as well.

As I explained this strange feeling to Mills, she completely understood, as she joked that one of her instructors calls it “Gyrodrunk.” Regardless of what you call it, I felt a sense of strength, both mentally and physically, for the rest of the day. Looks like I should stir things up more often.

THE SCOOP For more information on GYROTONIC® Exercise, visit Progressive Pilates at19722 One Norman Boulevard, Suite 210, Cornelius, www. progressive-pilates.com. GYROTONIC® and Cobra® are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp. and are used with their permission.

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