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Contents

10 From the Staff

What we love about Lake Norman

12 The Main Channel

What’s hip at Lake Norman

16 Porthole

CURRENTS’ Best of Lake Norman Celebration

18 Captain’s Chair

Bill Russell leads the Lake Norman Chamber toward a bright horizon

22 Live on Purpose

Stop the negative self-talk

Contents 28 Rip Currents — Style Check out the goods from some of our Best of Lake Norman winners

31 Thoughts from the Man Cave

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Mike Savicki’s list of the best

32 Rip Currents

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You voted on your favorites, so here they are

24 Blair’s 44 The Galley Bits Celebrities share what they like best about living here

with Lynn and Glenn

The Vinyl Pi lays a new beat

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48 Grapevine Digging dirt at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

52 Game On

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Lake sailors share their love and joy of the sport

66 Currently

National Night Out, a dog cover search and James Taylor — sort of

72 Lori’s Larks

28 About the Cover:

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haron Simpson asked me a tough question. Our publisher wanted to know what I liked best about living at Lake Norman. At first I went with the go-to answers everyone gives. “It’s like living at a resort.” Followed by, “It’s the perfect distance between the mountains and the beach.”

While those statements are true, and I love that they are true, that’s not the reason I fell for the Lake Norman area. What erased any allegiance I ever had to Charlotte and what makes me want to spend the rest of my life here is the neapolitan quality this area offers effortlessly. No, I don’t mean metropolitan, I mean neapolitan — like the ice cream.

I wear a lot of hats in my life, and the Lake Norman area makes it easy for me to wear them all — often at the same time. I’m a small town girl who adores metropolitan amenities. For example, I can eat my weight in sushi, but I want to know the person’s name who’s serving it to me and how they’re doing — really. These connections mean everything to me because they make this big, crazy world we live in smaller, cozier even.

Every morning I look forward to waving at “the waving man” on Highway 115 on my way to the Lake Norman Y. At the Y, I look forward to all of the smiling faces at the front desk that greet my children and I as we scurry

ONLY THE VERY BEST Lake Norman has it all — and then some to their classroom. No matter how mad the Exit 28 bridge makes me, I can always count on those smiling faces to make me feel better and help me realize the aggravation of venturing through a developing diverging diamond is completely worth it.

As I’ve written time and time again, I grew up on the water, so being near the water as an adult and a parent is imperative to me.

Obviously, Lake Norman has that covered and then some.

But then there’s the scholar in me. I am a self-proclaimed nerd who loves to read the dictionary and can devour a documentary about absolutely anything. That’s where Davidson College comes in. Though I can’t always make the world-class events the college offers to the public, I take comfort in knowing that they’re there. It’s not everywhere that you can go to a meat and three for dinner followed by a performance from The Second City.

Speaking of theatre, that’s another thing I love about this area. My husband and I met while working on a Davidson Community Players’ production together. When most people think of community theatre, visions of bad sets and forgotten lines often come to mind. Not the case with Davidson Community Players. Every production is

Mission Statement: Lake Norman CURRENTS magazine will embody the character, the voice and the spirit of its readers, its leaders and its advertisers. It will connect the people of Lake Norman through inspiring, entertaining and informative content, photography and design; all of which capture the elements of a well-lived life on and around the community known as Lake Norman.

The magazine by and for the people who call Lake Norman home

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polished, as the volunteers involved pour their hearts into making a beautiful piece of art for the community to enjoy. Add the Warehouse PAC to the mix, and you have plenty to keep a culture vulture like me happy.

However, my favorite hat is my mom hat, and Lake Norman provides a wonderful place for me to wear it. Here, my kids are surrounded by parks and festivals, as well as any kind of academic, cultural and sporting opportunity imaginable. But there’s more to it than that. The folks in this area offer a sophisticated warmth that’s hard to come by.

If you need help or support, there’s someone here to provide it for you, whether it’s by organizing a 5K to raise money or starting a nonprofit to bring awareness to a cause.

My children, as well as everyone else’s children, see that on a daily basis at Lake Norman. That level of compassion and care for the community, coupled with breathtaking sunsets over the water, give this area a rich flavor that satisfies everyone.

Make that a double scoop of neapolitan for me.

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From the Staff Taylor Buckley Advertising Sales Executive Cornelius resident since 2013

“Leading a happy and successful life is a matter of choosing what is most important to you and putting that first. I love living at Lake Norman because the people in this community embrace a wonderful quality of life that stems from making loved ones and personal happiness a priority above all else.”

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Cindy Gleason Advertising Sales Executive Cornelius/Davidson resident since 1966

“I’ve lived and worked in big, fastpaced cities. Lake Norman feels like ‘resort living’ with sophistication and a cultural scene — all with a lake view!”

The CURRENTS’ staff shares what it thinks are the best things about living at Lake Norman

“Being able to step outside on a porch surrounded by woods in a quiet cove makes living at Lake Norman feel like being on vacation every day. It is a great place to relax, enjoy time outside with family and relax with friends. My husband, Jeff, and I have lived in Mooresville for over 24 years, raising two children, Lauren and Perrin. Interacting with my advertisers shows me every day what nice people live here. I’m proud to call the area home.”

Lori K. Tate Editor Huntersville/Cornelius resident since 2003

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“Although we no longer live on the lakeshore, just a 10-minute drive to our boat at All Seasons Marina gives me a relaxed feeling…like I’m at a resort. This is my 48th summer on Lake Norman. No place I’d rather be!”

Beth Packard Advertising Sales Executive Huntersville/Cornelius resident since 2003

Trisha Robinson Advertising Sales Executive Mooresville resident since 1990

“The best thing about living at Lake Norman is that every day is a vacation day.

Even after a hard day at work we can come home, look out over the water and suddenly we’re on vacation!”

“I love Lake Norman because it makes me feel like I am on vacation 24/7!

There are so many fun activities everywhere, and the people are so friendly.”

“I’m a lake kid, so being near the water was crucial for me as an adult. However, when I moved to the Lake Norman area 11 years ago, I found much more than water. In addition to friendly, talented and smart people, I also found a wonderful mix of metropolitan amenities and small town charm. It’s not everywhere you can buy sushi and farm-fresh strawberries on the same street.

Lake Norman captured my heart and shows no signs of letting it go.”

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Carole Lambert Advertising Sales Executive Cornelius resident since 1994

Sharon Simpson Publisher Cornelius resident since 1998

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Commuter Paradise Harry Owanesian takes an unusual route to work Not many Lake Norman residents would describe their commute to work as paradise, but Harry Owanesian does. This year he traded his car for a paddleboard on his daily commute from his Portside condo to Ingersoll Rand in Davidson. With a life belt strapped to his waist, he throws a backpack (stuffed with his clothes, camera and cell phone) on his shoulders and paddles two-miles each way to work.

The 60-year-old design engineer enjoys taking in nature instead of staring at car bumpers. He’s spotted deer on small lake islands Harry Owanesian and knows where all the prime fishing holes are located. He’s even watched a bald eagle soar just feet above his head. “You won’t see that on I-77,” says Owanesian, who used to commute 31 miles from Charlotte to Davidson each day.

His green transportation mode is as much about disconnecting from technology as it is about exercise. He’s dropped 15 pounds since he started paddleboarding to work.

Owanesian even braved the Arctic-like temperatures this winter. “The crazier the weather, the more of a challenge I see it,” he says. During the February snowstorm, he watched crystals form on his bare feet.

He also knows how to have fun on his paddleboard. Christmas day he donned a Santa costume and paddled around the lake.

Owanesian says he’s often asked if he’s fallen in the water. So far it’s happened twice.

“If you hit a stump, you will fall because you lose your balance. I’m more careful now.”

— Holly Becker, photography by Ben Sherrill

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Harry Owanesian traded his car for a paddleboard on his daily commute from his Portside condo to Ingersoll Rand in Davidson.

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The Lake Norman Area Wins Big

Our community is no stranger to winning awards As we worked on our first Best of Lake Norman issue, we decided to do a little research to see what awards the Lake Norman has area has won over the years. We were delighted to find that there are many. While reading over this list, it’s hard not to feel a since of pride.

—Lori K. Tate ■ Safewise.com ranks Huntersville No. 12 in its listing of the 50 Safest Cities in North Carolina in 2014.

■ Movoto Blog names Cornelius No. 4 on its list of the 10 Sexiest Suburbs in America in 2014.

■ Movoto Blog names Huntersville the eighth best city in North Carolina in 2013.

■ Cornelius ranked No. 9 in Nerdwallet’s Best Places in North Carolina for Job Seekers in 2013.

■ Huntersville ranked No. 6 in Nerdwallet’s Best Places in North Carolina for Job Seekers in 2013.

■ Mooresville ranked No. 5 in Nerdwallet’s Best Places in North Carolina for Job Seekers in 2013.

■ Mark Edwards was named AASA (The School Superintendents Association) 2013 National Superintendent of the Year.

■ Mooresville was named the No. 1 Micropolitan in the Nation in 2012

by Site Selection magazine.

■ Businessweek magazine ranked Cornelius No. 7 on its list of “Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. 2009” ■ Huntersville was named one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2005 by Money magazine.

■ Mooresville was named named one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2005” by Money magazine.

■ Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corporation was named a Top Ten Economic Development Organization by Site Selection magazine.

■ Mooresville was named one of the Best North Carolina Towns for Young Families by NerdWallet.

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Mum’s Deviled Eggs My mum’s deviled eggs are famous and always the first things to be gobbled up at a summertime ‘do’! I have tweaked her recipe to ensure that they are as good for your body as they are for your taste buds by swapping out the mayo for Greek yogurt, which means they are now chock-filled with protein and good bacteria, and by adding chopped pickle or just harvested cucumbers to add a zingy crunch. Deviled eggs are hip, so whip up a dozen and indulge yourself and your family and friends this summer Ingredients 8 large organic eggs hard boiled and peeled 1 cup beet root juice (optional) 1 rounded tablespoon organic, good quality barbecue sauce 1 rounded teaspoon yellow mustard 6 tablespoons plain full fat or 2 percent Greek yogurt 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped pickle or cucumber Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Hard boil eggs by boiling water then slowly lowering eggs into the water and turning down the heat to simmer.

Simmer for 10 minutes, then immediately drain and soak in cold water for a couple of minutes then chill till cold. Peel eggs from the fat end because it is easier, as there is an air pocket. Soak six of the eggs in beet juice to cover for 15 minutes till whites are pink. Drain and discard or drink the juice. This is optional if you either hate beets or do not have the juice on hand. Use the remaining two eggs for their yolks only in the filling.

Slice each egg lengthwise in half, and remove the yolks gently not to break the whites. Beat all the yolks in a bowl, adding the yogurt, barbecue sauce, mustard, and pickle or cucumber. Season with salt and pepper, and divide the mixture, piling it in each egg half decoratively. Garnish with cucumber or parsley and serve cool. Makes 12 halves.

Jill Dahan lives in Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. She also teaches cooking classes at Earth Fare in Huntersville. You can learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com.

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CURRENTS’’ Best of Lake Norman Awards On Wednesday, July 16, CURRENTS Magazine held its first annual Best of Lake Norman Awards. The event was held at Port City Club in Cornelius, where guests enjoyed delicious food (think pulled pork and salmon), as well as music by Bradford and Bell, a jazz combo.

Winners were selected by readers of the magazine and awarded plaques made by Crown Trophy in Cornelius.

Georgia Krueger, executive director of Ada Jenkins and Margi Kyle, founder of Little Smiles in North Carolina, attended to accept the Best Community Servant Award. The other three winners in that category include, Robin Smith Salzman, owner and marketing director, Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; Sandy Tilley, executive director of Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen; and Devan Kline, founder and owner of Burn Bootcamp.

The evening offered a terrific opportunity for the staff of CURRENTS and the community to celebrate all the wonderful things Lake Norman has to offer. Pictured here are some of our award-winners. Congratulations!

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Good friends, good food, great fun.

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Captain’s Chair

to 47 states and seven countries, spent time leading a Chamber in the Tri-County region of South Carolina then jumped at the chance to come back home.

When Rock Hill native W.E. “Bill” Russell took the reigns as president of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in January 1996, he brought a passion for service and a wealth of professional expertise.

What role does the Chamber play in our community?

by Mike Savicki Photography by Candy Howard

It wasn’t that long ago that the elected officials in each of our communities didn’t know each other. There was very little interaction. We served as a bridge to help our towns come together and develop one voice.

To our members, we serve as an advocate on important issues such as transportation, schools and taxes. We take very seriously our charge to represent our businesses.

How has the Chamber been able to adapt and change through the years?

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hen Rock Hill native W.E. “Bill” Russell took the reigns as president of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in January 1996, he brought a passion for service and a wealth of professional expertise. From his parents, both active community leaders all his life, he learned the importance of getting involved and using talent and ability for the greater good. And from his time spent as a Jaycee, including a term as national president, he learned how positive change is the direct result of hard work, advocacy, representation and promotion of constituents.

Russell says that guiding Chamber members through the economic downturn of the last several years has been a challenge, but the new opportunities for the

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In the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, businesses joined the Chamber because they thought it was the right thing to do. It was about giving back and community service. Now, it’s more about “what’s in it for me.” There’s nothing wrong with that changing mindset. It’s just a sign of the times that we as an organization must adapt everything from the services we offer and how we communicate internally and externally to how we support and promote our members.

Talk about the challenges you have faced these last few years.

I used to tell people I worked in the Garden of Eden, but these past four or five years have been tremendously difficult.

There are people who have been displaced.

There are business owners who are just hanging on and surviving. Our job is to be

Bill Russell leads the Lake Norman Chamber toward a bright horizon region (a region he considers to be one of the most unique in the country) will soon help businesses reach new heights.

How did you come to work for the Chamber?

For the first 10 years after college, my work was office supplies, office furniture and even office machines, but my real passion was in what I called my “extracurriculars.”

There was nothing I’d rather do than work on projects in my community. I rose through the ranks of the Jaycees, traveled

there for each and every one of them, and guide them to that time and place where it will be fun and exciting again. And I believe that time will be here before you know it.

From your desk, what do you see that’s great about our region?

It starts with our proximity to the city of Charlotte. You can’t underestimate the importance of being so close to a city that Continued on page 20

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Russell says that the Lake Norman area’s population will continue to grow and with that growth comes more opportunity.

offers so much art, culture and sports, plus jobs and quality healthcare, along with an airport that, in 45 minutes, allows you to jump on an airplane and go anywhere in the world. Then there is the lake lifestyle. And by that I mean everything from the marinas, restaurants, cruise boats, watersports and parks to the energy that comes with it. You can’t duplicate what we have here anywhere.

I think the population is going to continue to explode and with it will come so many more opportunities. If you think back to 1990, the community of Huntersville had a population of just over 3,000, and now it is nearing 50,000. You will also see businesses operating at higher levels, there will be stronger ties to our community and

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Where do you see the Lake Norman area in the next five to ten years?

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Live On Purpose

STOP THE NEGATIVE

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SELF-TALK Treat yourself compassionately

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ost women have done it: talked badly about themselves to others or berated themselves more quietly with their thoughts. And while it might seem innocent enough — the truth is that every one of those utterances makes us more and more unsure of what we can accomplish.

Eradicating negative self-talk (from “I’m fat” to “I’m not loveable,” from “I’m incompetent” to “I’m stupid”) is some of the most important work we can do because it gets us out of our own way and allows us to move from paralysis to acceptance of ourselves and action in our lives.

Ready to create a different way of relating to yourself so everything can be different? Follow these steps.

Embrace self-acceptance. Self-acceptance is your decision to not have an adversarial relationship with yourself. Your new mantra for empowerment? I have decided to have a different relationship with myself.

Notice the problem. Our negative loops can become so common we don’t even recognize that they are playing in our head. Raise your level of awareness so you are tuned in to the racket in your head.

Now, get ready to respond differently.

Name the voice.

Literally give that voice a name. You might call it Sally or Edna or Agnes. When she pipes up next time, put her in her place. Very rarely is that voice in our head REALLY our voice. It’s our 3rd grade teacher, an old boyfriend or a snippy classmate. When we say, “Stop it, Agnes,” we stop the negative talk in its tracks; we remind ourselves it is not our voice or values speaking, it is someone else’s judgment that we are giving too much room to our thoughts; and we declare, “I can take care of myself.”

Reframe the situation.

Sometimes our observations have merit, but our negative self-talk has taken it too far and we can’t even learn from it. Instead, we need to shape our self-awareness in a way that we can grow.

The truth is absolutely everything is simply information.

We are too inclined to consider ourselves colossal screw-ups, but we are not. Maybe we slip-up — we forget to mail a bill or said something we regret or forgot to reply to an email. But just because we wish we would have done something differently doesn’t mean we are worthless. It is simply information. The things that turn out differently than you expected or that you aren’t able to make happen aren’t taunting you. They are giving you information. See them that way and there’s a way to grow from them. The point of self-awareness is to empower our growth, not defeat us.

Claim your truth. If only we spent as much time claiming what we like about ourselves and what we do right as we do lamenting what we do not like and what we think we did wrong. At the end of each day, make a point of claiming at least one thing that you really appreciate about yourself and celebrating something you did well. In fact, take it a step further and write those things in a journal. You must begin to notice your loveliness.

Move past it. We are simply not meant to be perfect; it would defeat the very purpose of life. Every day is a work in progress, and what we are meant to be doing is learning and refining. Rather than revel in the negativity, revel, instead, in your possibility. Treat yourself compassionately as you learn more about yourself and remember that life is just a constant opportunity to practice who we are and how we want to be in the world.

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hen my family made the move from Uptown Charlotte to Cornelius, we quickly saw what’s best about Lake Norman. It’s the community. It’s a place where my two kids can grow up, surrounded by families, barbecues, fun on the water, pool parties, the Davidson Farmers’ Market and that small town “feel.” When I asked some of Lake Norman’s notables what they liked best about the Lake Norman area, they didn’t hesitate to weigh in.

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Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Huntersville resident I love the mountain biking trails at Lake Norman State Park.

They’re one of the most elite on any lake in North Carolina. I try to go once or twice a month.

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Jim Martin, former North Carolina Governor and Cornelius resident We have a neighborhood get together every day to swim, paddle or exercise in the water. Without the lake, we wouldn’t have that. Without the neighborhood bond, we wouldn’t have that sense of community.

Photography courtesy of Thom Tillis

Dale Earnhardt Jr, NASCAR Driver and Mooresville resident It’s hard to pick just one thing that I enjoy. I only get to go out on the lake a couple of times a year due to my schedule, but I enjoy spending time on the lake with friends and family.

Danica Patrick, NASCAR Driver and Mooresville resident I love boating and just spending time on the lake with friends. The area kind of reminds me of a song — there are plenty of back roads and friendly people. I really enjoy living here.

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Natalie Pasquarella, WSOC-TV News Anchor and Cornelius resident Living at the lake is a daily getaway for my husband and I! Working in TV news is intense, and my husband is a business owner so the calm of Lake Norman helps us disconnect.

Sherry Pollex, girlfriend of NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. and owner of Lavendar Boutique in Mooresville There are so many things I love about living in the Lake Norman area. The area is full of southern hospitality and people that love their community.

I see it every day at my business; it’s amazing!

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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A few hours later, I got a call saying they were frustrated. It seems that every time they approached a bass boat, as if instinctively, the fishermen stowed their rods and reels, retreated to the sunken cabin, fired the engine and bolted from sight. They lost count after about a dozen failed encounters.

I simply suggested they not take it personally, adding that that’s just what bass fishermen do, and directed them to proceed to the next item on the list.

I really thought finding the popular gathering spot known as “The Sandbar” would be easier than it turned out to be. Truth be told, I was looking forward to learning about the heartbeat of the lake’s social scene. And I especially wanted to hear about the latest and greatest ways people are floating on the water to stay cool (and be cool).

But no less than three hours after my buddies struck out with the fishermen, I got a call saying that Lake Norman doesn’t have tides and that there was nowhere on the entire lake where they could find an actual sand bar. I had forgotten to tell them “The Sandbar” isn’t actually a geographic location with visible sand.

With more than a handful of waterfront drinking establishments, I thought finding a cool, guy friendly place to chill, catch a game on TV and watch the sunset would

be a snap. Again, I was wrong. What my buddies told me was that every pub, bar and restaurant from Troutman to Huntersville, Davidson to Denver, that served beer, wine and mixed drinks had waiting lines out the door, and they were too thirsty to wait.

Last but not least was the search for guy friendly nightlife. With dozens of possibilities, plus a designated driver to chauffeur my friends from place to place, I figured this category would be a slam dunk.

How wrong I was. The next morning, as nearly as they could recall, an itemized list of the best places that had the coldest beers, most welcoming staff and best clubs to hear area bands flew out the window sometime after midnight heading south on I-77.

You might think that by delivering to you, the reader, absolutely nothing as far as anything resembling a hip, trendy, flashy, stylish “Best of” list for guys that this column is a failure, but I’ll argue differently.

My buddies told me their lake day, even with the trips and stumbles, was by far one of their most memorable and enjoyable days in recent memory. The process of hunting for the best was the best in and of itself. They said the day was epic.

And how did my buddies remember the day? With smiles and a sunburn. It doesn’t get much better than that.

by Mike Savicki

ith all due respect to all the more-thandeserving winners unveiled in this issue, I felt there were a few “guy friendly” categories that also warranted recognition.

My list includes the following: Best place to fish. Best way to actually catch a fish. Best place to drop anchor and have a great lake day if you are a guy. Best way to creatively float and not spill your drink. Best restaurant to hang out at if you are a guy. And, at night, if you want to have a blast with your buddies, well, where should you go?

Now I know these categories aren’t what you might consider “mainstream,” and, guys being guys, I’m not sure any of these would actually get votes if they were added to the ballot, but be that as it may, I thought they deserved at least a nod.

To begin my unofficial survey, I did what most guys would do. I recruited a couple of out-of-town collegiate buddies — a duo who have built a reputation as guys who have this magical ability of sniffing out the best of the best no matter where they go — invited them to town and gave them marching orders with a strict 24-hour deadline.

This particular Saturday morning began before sunrise with a charge to collect as much information as they could from fisherman. A local friend loaned them his cabin cruiser, I highlighted a few spots on the map and they began their journey.

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Where’s the Rest of the Best?

Beyond the traditional “best of” categories, there are important “guy friendly” categories we should recognize

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Rip Currents — Best of Lake Norman Organized by Lori K. Tate

Best The

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Lake Norman You voted on your favorites, so here they are, drum roll please, this year’s Current Award recipients

Outdoor fun is one of the best things about Lake Norman.

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All types of cuisine made our list of winners.

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elcome to the inaugural CURRENT Awards, celebrating the Best of Lake Norman. For years our staff talked about doing a Best of Lake Norman issue, but we wanted to do it just right. So we brainstormed and brainstormed to come up with a fair way for our readers to let us know what they think the Best of Lake Norman is. And here it is.

We selected the categories and put them on our website, where readers voted for whomever they wanted. After a certain period of time, a third party compiled all of that data and produced a list of finalists, which was posted on our website. Our readers again voted on their favorites. The contest was designed so that readers could only vote once in each phase of the process. The same third party compiled the final list of winners and presented it to us in early July.

Employees of Venture Magazines and their family members were not allowed to vote. In addition, advertisers in CURRENTS Magazine were not given preferential treatment. These are simply the winners our readers chose. Congratulations to everyone, as this list proves once again why the Lake Norman area is such a wonderful place to live.

FOOD Best Burger Winner — Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Huntersville Home of the “Bad Ass Burger,” this Birkdale Village joint is the place for carnivores. Part of Frank Scibelli’s restaurant portfolio, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar focuses on high quality ingredients and perpetual menu refinement. The result is one delicious burger.

Finalists 131 Main Restaurant Char-Grill Five Guys Pinky’s Westside Grill

Best Pizza Winner — Brooklyn South, uth, Cornelius Looking for a slice of New w York in the Lake Norman area? lyn South. Founded in 1998 Look no further than Brooklyn in Cornelius’ Jetton Village, this pizzeria has become an Brooklyn South ievee it, come stand in line on institution. If you don’t believe a Friday or Saturday night. The Buffalo Wing Pizza is a favorite.

Finalists Brixx at Birkdale Davidson Pizza Companyy Mama’s Pizza Express Prosciutto’s

Best Appetizer Winner — 131 Main Restaurant, estauran nt, Cornelius This Cornelius restaurant is all about fresh food, and its appetizers are no exception. From deviled eggs to cast iron cornbread to grilled artichokes, 131 Main knows how to get a dinner started.

Photography by Glenn Roberson

Finalists

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Bonefish Grill Dressler’s eeZ Fusion Epic Chophouse 112

131 Main Restaurant

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Chilean sea bass, rainbow trout, gulf grouper, cold water lobster tails and more.

Finalists 131 Main Restaurant Big Daddy’s

eeZ Fusion North Harbor Club

Best Lakeside Dining Winner — Port City Club, Cornelius

Best Beer Selection Winner — Duckworth’s Grill and Taphouse, Huntersville and Mooresville If it’s beer you want, it is beer you shall get at both the Huntersville and Mooresville locations of Duckworth’s Grill and Taphouse. This place carries 112 draft beers, so you’re sure to find something you like. Be sure to check out the HopMan Beer Club.

Finalists Brickhouse Tavern The Crafty Beer Guys

Davidson Beverage Company Taco Mac

Best Wine Selection

Finalists

Winner — The Wine Cellar

Blue Parrot Club Eddie’s

North Harbor Club Rusty Rudder

A visit to The Wine Cellar is like visiting a cozy wine cellar hidden somewhere in France. The French influence comes from owner Alain Jeantet, who hails from Troyes, France. His extensive knowledge of wine, coupled with special events throughout the week (think half-price Mondays and the occasional Ladies Night Out: Tarot Card Reading), make The Wine Cellar a place you’ll happily toast.

This ice cream institution never disappoints. No matter how old you are, it’s always a thrill to see the train chug around Carolina Cones’ interior as you savor a cone of mint chocolate chip.

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Best Cocktail Here’s to the131 Mainiac (Southern Comfort, peach schnapps, Amaretto DISARONNA and fresh squeezed sweet and sour), the Pama’Tini (pomegranate liqueur, Absolute Citron, splashes of Sweet and Sour, and cranberry) and many more.

Finalists Bonefish Grill eeZ Fusion

Best Ice Cream Winner — Carolina Cones, Cornelius

Bruster’s Ben & Jerry’s

Kilwin’s Mooresville Ice Cream Parlor

Best Dessert

Winner — 131 Main Restaurant, Cornelius

ICE Martini Bar Red Rocks

Best Seafood Winner — Bonefish Grill, Huntersville

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Duckworth's Grill and Taphouse

Everyone waited with baited breath to see what was to become of the former lakeside Midtown Sundries location, and when Port City Club opened last fall, we were not disappointed. Owner Nick Lyssikatos turned the space into a dining experience for everyone. Whether you want to lounge with a cocktail in the beach area with couches or savor a delicious meal in the restaurant’s metropolitan interior, you will be at home.

Come by water, as there up to 30 spaces Port City Club where you can tie up.

Anyone who previously dined on Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp® before it opened a location in the Lake Norman area knew this place was going to be a success. But there’s more to Bonefish than its spicy shrimp. Other favorite seafood selections include

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Winner — Mickey & Mooch, Huntersville Though Mickey & Mooch serves other desserts, its seven-layer chocolate mousse cake put it’s in the winners' column. Decadent and rich, this dessert is a rite of passage in the Lake Norman area.

Finalists 131 Main Restaurant Dressler’s

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Best Bar/Pub to Watch Sports Winner — Brickhouse Tavern, Davidson With seven 60-inch hi-def LED televisions and one big screen, Brickhouse Tavern is the place to watch the big game. If you’re a Davidson Wildcat, it’s even better. Owner Nick Lyssikatos offers 50 craft beers on tap, plus 25 bottle selections that are sure to satisfy. Pair the tavern’s drink and beer specials with its chicken quesadillas, calamari or buffalo wings, and you have a winner.

Finalists Duckworth’s Hickory Tavern

Jack’s Corner Tap Taco Mac

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Best Place for Date Night Nigh ht Winner — 131 Main Restaurant, Cornelius Start with romantic conversation, complete with cocktails, by the outdoor ďŹ re pit, then move inside for an intimate dinner you won’t soon forget. If you’re feeling extra amorous, try strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Finalists Epic Chophouse Dressler’s Mickey & Mooch Port City Club

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Best Place for a Girls’ Night Out Winner — Lake Norman Cottage, Davidson It’s quaint. It’s lakeside. It serves wine. And you can shop. Need we say more, ladies?

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Rip Currents — Best of Lake Norman

Top Five Community Servants These folks work hard to make the Lake Norman area even better Georgia Krueger G Ex Executive Director, Ada Jenkins Ce Center It’s hard to find someone who do doesn’t know Georgia Krueger in the L Norman area, as she is active Lake in so many charitable endeavors ( (think Davidson Community Players, D Davidson Housing Coalition, Habitat f Humanity and the YMCA). As for executive director of Ada Jenkins Center, a nonprofit that improves th quality of life for members of our the community through health, education and human services, she does a little bit of everything, including helping with building renovations.

“I am honored and privileged to be allowed to serve as a part of such an amazing team of staff, volunteers and partners,” says Krueger of Ada Jenkins. “I am probably most proud of the fact that we are trusted and allowed to walk hand in hand with client-partners to help identify root causes of situations and to be a part of the solution. I don’t know that there is any greater honor.”

Margi Kyle Little Smiles — Founder North Carolina When Margi Kyle’s stepson in Florida asked her to start a Little Smiles Chapter in North Carolina, she couldn’t say no because the cause was way too personal for her.

“I spent a year in the hospital when I was 16 with three car accidents and know what that feels like as a child,” the interior designer explains.

“My son spent a year in the hospital when he was 15 when he broke his neck in a diving accident. I know what it is like to have a child in the

hospital. I have lived both sides and can’t stand the thought of any child being sick and alone in a hospital, hospice or shelter.”

Little Smiles is a nonprofit children’s charity that helps children in local hospitals, hospices, shelters and other like facilities. “We are the nurses silent checkbook,” explains Kyle. “Whatever the nurses feel would put a smile on a child’s face we do from birthday parties to visits from children’s star models to providing iPads to keep kids in school while in the hospital.”

Robin Smith Salzman Owner and Marketing Director, Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Robin Smith Salzman loves the Lake Norman area and in particular its people. That’s why she tirelessly volunteers for the community any chance she gets. She’s heavily involved with Amy’s House, Friends of the Animals, Holy Angels, Humane Societyy d of Charlotte, Least of These Gaston, Make A Wish and The Shelter in Gaston Co. Her favorite thing to do is fulfill specific requests for the needs of animals and children in our community.

One of the things she’s most proud of is granting wishes to five local children this past year through Make A Wish. She’s kept in touch with each of them since.

Sandy Tilley Executive Director, Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen Sandy Tilley founded and opened Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen in July 2007. The nonprofit opened for service on October 6, 2008. “It took me almost two years to convince the area that there was a need for the soup kitchen,” explains Tilley.

“I am rewarded every day when I get up to know that I will meet the needs of those in our area who face hunger in their daily lives.” day Angels & Sparrows serves 160 meals daily Monday through Friday year-round, including the holidays that fall on Monday through Friday.

Devan Kline Founder/CEO, Burn Bootcamp Lots of moms around the Lake Norman area are feeling the burn, and it’s all because of Devan Kline. In April 2012, Kline subleased part of a gymnastics facility to teach bootcamp. Twenty-sixx n months later, there are now eight full-feature Burn Bootcamp facilities in North Carolina, and it will soon be venturing into other states.

In addition to getting clients in shape, Burn Bootcamp also supports the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) and Susan G. Komen. “I n operate a newsletter of about 15,000, and women from all over the world are a part of it. I predict about half of those numbers are from the Lake Norman area alone,” explains Kline. “I teach moms how to be fit through motivation, encouragement, education and most importantly through the environment I create.”

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Best Overall Festival

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Best Place to Listen to a Concert

Winner — Christmas in Davidson, Davidson Finalists

Winner — Concerts on the Green, Davidson Finalists

Carolina Renaissance Festival Race City Festival ‘Tawba Walk Music and Arts Festival

Bailey Road Park Birkdale Village EnergyExplorium (lawn) Rural Hill

Best Festival for Music Winner — Concerts on the Green, Davidson Finalists

Best Live Theatre Venue Winner — Duke Family Performance Hall — Davidson College, Davidson Finalist

Mooresville on Main Concerts North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival — Rural Hill ‘Tawba Walk Music and Arts Festival

The Warehouse Performing Arts Center

Best Place to Take an Art Class Winner — Cornelius Arts Center Finalists

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Best Place to Ride Your Bike Winner — Jetton Park, Cornelius Finalists Birkdale Greenway Davidson Greenway

North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival

Lake Norman State Park North Mecklenburg Park

Best Place to Take a Walk

Photography courtesy of Rural Hill

Winner — Jetton Park, Cornelius Finalists

Best Festival for Adults Winner — North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival — Rural Hill, Huntersville Finalists Carolina Renaissance Festival St. Patrick’s Day at Galway Hooker ‘Tawba Walk Music and Arts Festivall

Best Festival for Families es Winner — Christmas in Davidson, son, Davidson Finalists

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Lake Norman State Park

Best Place for an Outdoor Adventure Winner — U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte Finalists Fisher Farm Park Lake Nor Norman State Park

Rural Hill

Best Public Boat Ramp Winner — Blythe Landing, Huntersville Finalists Beatties Ford Access Area (Denver)

Ramsey Creek Park Stutts Marina

Best Place to Walk Your Dog Winner — Jetton Park, Cornelius Finalists Birkdale Village Davidson Greenway

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Ramsey Creek

Best Park for Baseball Winner — Huntersville Athletic Park,, Huntersville Finalists Bradford Park North Mecklenburg Park Westmoreland Athletic Park

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Best Place to Work Outt Winner — Lake Norman-area YMCAs (Lake Norman YMCA — Cornelius, Lowe’s YMCA — Mooresville and Sally’s Y — Denver) Finalists Burn Boot Camp Perfect Form Pilates

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Best Place to Playy Basketball Winner — Lake Normannman area YMCAs (Lake Norman ’s YMCA — Cornelius, Lowe’s YMCA — Mooresville and Sally’s Y — Denver)

Finalists Bailey Road Park North Mecklenburg Park

Best Place to Play Volleyball Winner — Blythe Landing, Huntersville Finalist

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SHOPPING Best Women’s Boutique Winner — Monkee’s of Lake Norman, Davidson Photography courtesy of Savvy Salon & Day Spa

Sandy Bowers is one of the most fashionable women in the Lake Norman area, so it makes sense that she owns a fabulous women’s boutique. Monkee’s of Lake Norman offers designs

by Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Lilly Pulitzer and Trina Turk, plus other lovely finds by Jade, Joy Joy and Karlie. While the store carries a wonderful variety of fashion, the best part is its welcoming sales associates who are more than happy to help you find the perfect outfit. There’s no monkeying around here.

Finalists Bevello Fifi’s Fine Resale Sanary Alba at The Shoppes at Ashley Carol Uniquities

Savvy Salon & Day Spa

Savvy offers it all. Need a massage? How about Indigenous Stone Therapy? Want to pamper those tired feet? The Stress Fix Stone Pedicure is for you.

Finalists Ahlara International Dancing Leaf Spa

Monkee's of Lake Norman

Pure MedSpa Valeria

Best Place for Home Décor

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Winner — BLACKLION, Huntersville

Best Place to Buy Women’s Shoes B Winner — Monkee’s of Lake Norman, Davidson W Sh Shoes, glorious shoes! That’s what you’ll be singing when yo you walk into Monkee’s of Lake Norman. Whether you opt for a fun pair of rubber thongs by Tory Burch, a serious pair of heels by Sacha London or some hot Frye boots, Monkee’s has it. All you have to do is choose.

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You never know what you’ll find at BLACKLION, and that’s what makes it so fun. Here, browsing is a sport, rewarded with all sorts of treasures. Carved wooden maps of Lake Norman, flower arrangements, art, distressed candlesticks, furniture, dining accessories and more await you.

Finalists Dutchmans Rumor Mill Market

Best Place to Buy Fashion Accessories Winner — The Jewel Box, Huntersville One of the first stores in Birkdale Village, The Jewel Box is the place to go when you need a little retail therapy. Reasonably priced jewelry, bags and scarves are yours for the taking. Just make sure to buy what you like when you see it because merchandise doesn’t hang around very long here. Go ahead, buy some happy!

Finalists Charming Charlies Monkee’s of Lake Norman

Winner — Dick’s Sporting Goods, Huntersville and Mooresv and Mooresville Canoes, fishing gear, floats, kayaks, paddleboards, tubes, floats and more abound at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Hit it just right during the summer, and you might snag a ggreat deal on your favorite water toy.

Best Place to Pamper Yourselff Winner — Savvy Salon & Day Spa, Cornelius

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Best Place to Buy Water Toys Big and Small

Azalea Lane Charlotte Shoe Company FaSHOEnista at The Shoppes at Ashley Carol Sloan at Luna’s at the Lake

Savvy Salon & Day Spa offers an oasis from everyday life. Owner Pat Helmandollar is organized, detail oriented and above all stylish, and it shows in every service Savvy offers. From hair color to hair extensions,

Seasons at the Lake The Shoppes at Ashley Carol

Finalists Icy Wakes Lake Norman Marina

Savvy Salon & Day Spa Photography courtesy of Savvy Salon & Day Spa

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Best Park for Preschoolers and Up Winner – Jetton Park, Cornelius Finalists Holbrook Park Hope Park

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Best Place to Ride Bikes with Children Winner — Jetton Park, Cornelius Finalists Birkdale Village Davidson Greenway

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he Vinyl Pi Pizza Joint & Bar in Huntersville is a multi-layered experience, much like its Freestyles option that encourages diners to experiment when designing their own pizza pies.

As one layer, “The Vinyl Pi” refers to the pizzas, conceived by chef and owner Ryan Vaccarino, along with another partner Brian Fay, and other key players. The name also is a nod to the tunes playing on turntables behind the well-stocked bar and to the musical theme reflected throughout the visually stimulating space. For the math enthusiasts in the crowd, the allusion to π — or the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter — is just an added bit of wordplay.

Clockwise from top left, Spicy Loaded Banana Peppers; Panchito Pistole; Barbalo Chicken Wings; and Slick.

by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

Music on the menu This sense of fun and a commitment to great food and music drew the closeknit management team to take on this new opportunity. They knew each other from stints in local country clubs, through playing disc golf and from being neighbors.

“All of us live right around this area,” manager Derek Watson explains. “It was a great location. It was a very cool spot.”

Vaccarino and Fay had just opened The Cork and Cask in Cornelius, but when they heard that Micky’s Bistro had closed, they knew it was an opportunity too good to pass up. They realized the concept of a music-infused theme would be unique to the Lake Norman area.

“We would have been foolish not to do this,” Fay says. “We’re trying to get a similar feel to what you can find in NoDa.” The restaurant features live music and a DJ on the weekends, with vinyl from the owners’ extensive collections playing during the week. On Tuesdays, the Grateful Dead takes top priority, featuring recordings of live concerts.

Continuing the musical theme, booths offer guests a variety of musical genre as décor. Posters, tickets, album covers and other memorabilia spark conversation and memories, with themes including the Beatles, outlaw country, the ’90s, the ’60s

DJ Delicious is in the House and ’70s, reggae, blues and jazz, and the Grateful Dead. The booths’ high walls lend privacy and create intimate spaces.

Assistant manager Noble Whisenant, a trained illustrator and mixed media artist, created original art for the restaurant, embedding the Pi symbol in many pieces.

Instruments — including guitars, a banjo, a drum, a trombone and a trumpet —hang from a chrome frame in the front room, as a signature art piece. High top tables and a bar that extends the length of the room add to the seating.

As a twist, the owners are outfitting a room just beyond the dining booths to reflect the feel of a juke joint of the postProhibition era. This private space will feature cigar and scotch nights and will be available for special events.

The Vinyl Pi lays a new beat

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The Animal Mother takes sandwiches to another level.

From left, Brian Fay, Derek Watson and Ryan Vaccarino are the guys who brought The Vinyl Pi to life.

Mix it up The menu takes the music a beat further. The Freestyles pizza options start with a choice of sauce in a step titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lay the Beat,â&#x20AC;? with choices of vegan marinara, bĂŠchamel and olive oil, tomato and meat ragu, or pine nut basil pesto and olive oil. Second comes the step called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Move the Crowd,â&#x20AC;? or proteins ranging from meatballs to Jamaican jerk chicken to

Meatballs are always a favorite.

shaved steak.

Next up is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rip a Verse,â&#x20AC;? featuring veggies that include artichokes, shoestring veggies, conďŹ t garlic and roasted peppers.

Finally, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drop the Mic,â&#x20AC;? which are cheeses such as ricotta, fontina, and the chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blend of mozzarella and pecorino.

To meet their high standards for pizza, they took some extra steps, chef Vaccarino says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of people can make pizza, but

to make great pizza, you need a great pizza oven,â&#x20AC;? he says.

They also drew from Vaccarinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian heritage and training at The Restaurant School, and conducted research on pizza places from around the world.

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The Lauper Pizza has musical roots just like the rest of the restaurant.

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“You’re not the chef, but you can have as much influence as you want,” Fay says.

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hile it’s always tough to leave the lake, one of the joys of living here is our proximity to North Carolina’s beautiful mountains. My wife Mary Ellen and I were recently in the mountains visiting friends and, goody for us, they suggested stopping at a local winery for a sip or two. What a neat afternoon. I spent some time tasting wines and chatting with someone who really digs his dirt — Alan Ward, the owner of Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards in Hendersonville.

Ward digs his dirt literally. More than once he told me that what he does is farm;

Ward digs his dirt literally. More than once he told me that what he does is farm; he is the ninth generation of a family of farmers. he is the ninth generation of a family of farmers. North Carolina’s mountains are and have been famous for their apple crops. Ward is on a different journey, as he’s into growing grapes and producing wines that express the unique character of this region. That’s the other way he digs his dirt, figuratively. It took five years of research and experimentation, but he’s picked out plots of land that have the best qualities of soil and climate for his wines.

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The thing that sets this area apart from the other North Carolina wine-producing areas is, of course, altitude. Saint Paul has two vineyards. One is at 2,300 feet elevation in Hendersonville, and the second is even higher at 3,000 feet in nearby Point Lookout. Altitude is pretty nifty if you’re a grape. The air is clear, and grapes receive more intense sunshine, but that’s balanced by cooler temperatures so, even with the more intense sunshine, grapes don’t get overheated. There’s lower humidity, so grapes are less prone

to disease and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be sprayed with chemicals. With altitude thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a high diurnal swing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the difference between day and night temperatures.

Grapes get to rest during the night and retain their acidity. All of these factors shine through in the wines.

Getting back to that digging dirt thing, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one more farming aspect that comes through in Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wines. Vines are not irrigated. What that does is force the vines to dig their roots deeper into the earth to get the moisture they need to survive. The deeper the roots go, the more characteristics they pull out of the soil. Grapevines are just like people. The more stress and hardship they overcome, the more character they build up. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason we all like wine so much.

Looking at Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rows of vines, they might appear to be unkempt.

Instead of neatly cleared paths between the vines, you see grass and clover. Nicely cleared ground may appear tidier, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue of erosion and Ward believes the plants help retain moisture and add nutrients. Grass and clover also provide a little growing competition to

Aging in French oak imparts deďŹ nite qualities to red wines.

grapevines, forcing roots even deeper.

Grapevines have to suffer to produce great wines, and every little bit helps.

Sipping and philosophizing I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of anything more joyful than sipping on a wine and talking about the philosophy behind it. So, that afternoon in Hendersonville we did quite a lot of that. We started with white wines.

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wines was complex and each had a good long finish. Very nice.

This is not a bad place to taste wines.

The tasting room is more like a cozy wine bar. You can sit at the bar or choose a comfortable armchair. We opted for chairs.

Sitting in a group, sipping and chatting made for a superb afternoon. Just outside the room is a patio. On the day we were there it was crowded by tasters sitting in the sunshine next to grapevines and listening to a live music performance — tough to beat.

The elevated area of North Carolina is distinctive and so are its wines. There’s a move afoot to have the area declared an AVA — American Viticultural Area. That would be great, but you don’t have to wait until then to get started on the wines. Enjoy.

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finally, a pleasant easant long, crisp finish of i experience. green apples — a nice Then, we moved on to a Riesling. This grape flourishes in cool climates, and I couldn’t wait to see what our cooler elevations did to it. The wine was bone dry. It had a taste of warm, tropical fruits, and then came the telltale taste of a

li little petroleum. It always seems odd to describe a gasoline aspect in a wine, but in the right context, it is just right. This w was the right context.

We dropped down in altitude and moved on to tasting red wines. The wines we sipped on were blends that had been aged in French oak. French oak imparts definite qualities to wines as they age. It’s not inexpensive, and its use adds to the care and attention that Saint Paul’s wines get. It’s probably obvious that, at Saint Paul, a lot of thought went into grape growing, and that’s important; you can’t make great wine without starting with great grapes. Further look after the grapes as they are crushed, ferm fermented and aged, and you end up with a treat ffor your taste buds.

W We tasted a blend that was mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and had been aged in oak for 16 months. There were smooth, dark fruit flavors along with spices and tannins. Then we honed in on a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which had two years sitting in an oak barrel. This was mellower and had more fruit flavors with a background of earthiness. Each of the

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 Teresa "Treez" Decker (on the far left in the yellow hat) was drawn to the Lake Norman area because of her love of sailing (and the the job market).

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

—Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

Lake sailors share their love and joy of the sport

Decker bought her first boat at Lake Norman and has been sailing ever since.

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hree sailors share stories about their love of the sport and why they enjoy sailing on Lake Norman.

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Teresa (“Treez”) Decker was 19 when she first arrived at Lake Norman. The recent Purdue graduate and lifelong sailor was drawn to the area not only for the job market but also for the promise of sailing. Her only problem was that she didn’t yet own a boat.

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Photography couresty of Treez Decker

The Giver

Photography courtesy of Treez Decker

by Mike Savicki

Full Sail(ors) Ahead

The Jet Man When Tim Porter’s now 13-year-old daughter, Madison, first approached him and expressed an interest in sailing, the father of four and lifelong sailor’s mind immediately went back to a point in time 10 years ago when he and his mother grew their shared love of the sport in a boat he labels “family friendly.” They sailed together in a Jet-14.

P Ph Photography hotography by Sarah Elizabeth Borst

Photography couresty of Treez Decker

Below top: Tim Porter and his daughter, Madison, enjoy sailing together. Below bottom, Porter readies his sails for a day on Lake Norman.

Decker sailing with a group of friends.

Lower right, Decker has sailed in two Adam's Cup campaigns.

“For the better part of 10 years, and this goes back well before college, I wanted a Laser,” Decker says. “But at first, when I moved to the lake, I didn’t have the means then I didn’t have the time. It took a while, but I bought my first boat here and have loved lake sailing ever since.”

Ramsey Creek Park became her favorite spot to launch. “I sailed out of Ramsey Creek Park whenever I had the chance and had to get either the windsurfer guys or the park rangers to help me lift the boat off my Subaru,” she recalls. “I’d sail past Outrigger Island and almost as far as Lake Norman Yacht Club, and I’d see sailboats in the marinas but I never realized there were actual sailing clubs there, too. I basically spent five years just sailing by myself, not knowing there was a network here.”

In 1990, when a friend who owned a Catalina 25 just happened to ask Decker if she’d be interested in sailing competitively, everything changed.

She was welcomed into the sailing community, and her love of the sport transformed into a passion. It wasn’t long before she built an impressive resume of local, national and international regattas, including two Adam’s Cup campaigns.

“When you are controlling the sails, you are controlling the accelerator,” she says with a smile when describing one of her favorite crew positions on the boat. “And there is nothing better than feeling the boat take off right under you.”

Now, nearly 30 years later, sailing remains a driving force in her life. It gives her purpose and direction. And, as she has grown, sailing has helped her see the value of giving back.

“For me, sailing remains a passion.

It makes me feel good, and that’s why I keep doing it,” she shares. “I don’t have the need to be on the water all the time anymore, but as far as doing what I can and being a part of the sport on different levels, my love is stronger than ever. I now know there has to be some giving back — not just taking. To me I wouldn’t feel comfortable being the taker.”

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Sons (and daughters) of sailors Sailing on the Long Island Sound holds special meaning for Emily and BJ Jones. It is where generations of their families learned to sail, it is where they were both introduced to the sport, it is where they met in 1972 and it is where they began dating in 1977.

But sailing on Lake Norman holds an extra special place in their lives.

Relocating on a whim in the early 1980s, they introduced their son and daughter to the sport here. This is where

Photography by Sarah Elizabeth Borst

Photography courtesy of BJ and Emily Jones

“Let’s just say that at one time I had 11 of them in various stages of repair, and now we are down to a working fleet of five,” he shares.

“The family affair of the Jet-14 is the reason I got my hands on this boat, and I love letting others sail it, too.”

Last fall, Porter and his family spearheaded the Jet-14 National Championships at the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Nearly 24 boats came to campaign in two different fleets.

“If we win nationals then I want

Last fall, Porter and his family spearheaded the Jet-14 National Championships at the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Nearly 24 boats came to campaign in two different fleets.

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“When my daughter said she wanted to sail, it was the first boat that came to mind,” Porter explains. “As far as teaching and getting a kid acclimated to sailing, I don’t think there’s a better boat. It is older; the hull from an International 14 plus the rigging from a Snipe, and with a steel centerboard and a raised boom, there’s more room inside. It works for everyone.

My mom can either crew or drive the boat and so can my 11-year-old son.”

Shortly after relocating to the lake less than two years ago, Porter went in search of finding a Jet.

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In 2008, BJ and Emily Jones, sailing their Ultimate 20 with son and daughter as crew, won the Lake Norman Hospice Regatta. The victory qualified them to campaign for the national title the following year.

you to buy me a plane ticket to visit friends in San Diego,” Porter recalls Madison suggesting when feeling a bit homesick for the friends she left behind during the family’s relocation.

By the end of the weekend, Porter and his daughter, in only her second regatta, won the President’s Fleet. Porter says she has yet to claim her prize.

With sailing experience in popular locations like San Diego and the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Porter says sailing on Lake Norman is a uniquely enjoyable experience.

“I only wish more people would start doing it,” he says.

they have become two of the lake’s top Thistle and Ultimate 20 sailors.

“What is great about sailing on Lake Norman is that because the conditions are always shifty, tactically you are never out of it. There is always an opportunity to bail yourself out,” says BJ, who has been sailing for 58 years.

“What we also like about lake sailing, especially on this lake in particular, is that there are a wide variety of fun events that get people out and introduce them to the many different styles of sailing and racing,” explains Emily. “And Continued on page 56

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because sailing is like one big, extended family, there is always a good chance that no matter where you go, you will know somebody, or will connect with somebody who knows someone you know. It’s a small, friendly community.”

In 2008, BJ and Emily, sailing their Ultimate 20 with son and daughter as crew, won the Lake Norman Hospice Regatta. The victory qualified them to campaign for the national title the following year.

“We are definitely a sailing family, and that extends across generations on both our sides,” Emily says. “But being able to race all together, having raised our children here in such a warm and safe sailing community, is something we will always cherish.”

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Enjoy a night out with your family and neighbors at Torrence Chapel Park in Cornelius on Tuesday, August 5. Hosted by The Cornelius Police and Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Departments, the Cornelius National Night Out Celebration offers residents the opportunity to meet local public Cornelius National Night Out safety officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity.

There’s plenty to do, including children’s activities, an inflatable slide, dunk a cop in the dunk tank and entertainment from DJ Bob. You can also meet local law enforcement officers and learn about ways to stay safe in the community. One of the most popular activities for kids (and adults) is exploring Cornelius police vehicles, a Cornelius Fire Department truck and other emergency vehicles. In addition, the free event also includes free hot dogs, chips and drinks.

So turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and come have fun at this annual community celebration.

Cornelius National Night Out Celebration; August 5, 6-8 p.m.; free; Torrence Chapel Park, 21309 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

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If you think your pooch has what it takes to be on the cover of CURRENTS, bring him or her out to this year’s competition on Saturday, August 23 at the Historic Langtree Plantation in Mooresville.

The event welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes, as the judges are looking for that all-American, fun-loving, ball-chasing, tail-wagging, tongue-lickin’, camera-craving canine for the October 2014 cover of CURRENTS Magazine.

The event also features live entertainment.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Friends of the Animals and will help support the construction of the non-profit’s new facility. The new center, located in Mooresville at I-77 and Exit 31, will serve the entire Lake Norman region by caring for 150 adoptable dogs and cats. So come out, and let Fido strut his stuff for charity and good fun.

THE SCOOP The CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Search; Saturday, August 23. Onsite registration and pre-show activities begin at 4:30 p.m. The competition begins at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment. The winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the evening. Admission is free. Early registration on or before August 16 is $35; additional pups are $10. Registration after August 16 is $40; additional pups are $15. Historic Langtree Plantation, 554 Langtree Road, Mooresville. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Animals. For more information, visit www.pageantpup.org.

Fourth Creek Band Fourth Creek Band — A James Taylor Tribute performs Sunday, August 17 at Concerts on the Green in Davidson. This six-person band has more than 60 years of combined playing experience and multiple years of playing together.

Their concert takes you on a journey through James Taylor’s collection of music. You’ll hear hits like Steamroller and Mockingbird, as well as favorites such as Fire and Rain, You’ve Got a Friend and You Can Close Your Eyes. Fourth Creek incorporates guitar, saxophone, flute, bass and percussion, as well as three-part harmonies to create an atmosphere that is the next best thing to being at a JT concert. How sweet it is.

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THE SCOOP Fourth Creek Band — A James Taylor Tribute, Concerts on the Green; Saturday, August 17, 6-8 p.m.; free; The Village Green, Davidson, www.concertsonthegreen.com.

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

CHILDREN The Little Mermaid Jr. (Through August 3) In a magical underwater kingdom the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home and her fins behind and live in the world above. But first she will have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. The Mooresville Community Children’s Theatre performs this production. July 25-26, 7 p.m.; July 27, 3 p.m.; July 31-August 2, 7 p.m.; August 3, 3 p.m. $10. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www. mooresvillechildrenstheatre.org.

CONCERTS Music on Main (August 1) Music on Main is a free outdoor concert series presented by the Town of Mooresville Cultural & Recreation Services the first Friday of the month through October. Gal Friday Band performs August 1. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Hall Lawn, 413 North Main Street, Mooresville, www.ci.mooresville.nc.us.

Mingling on the Green Come out to Birkdale Village every weekend through September 1 for live music. August 1 Michael Wolf and D.B.A., August 2 Silver Train, August 3 Ben Torres, August 8 The John T. Woodall Band, August 9 The Early Arrivals, August 10 Robert E. Trice Jr., August 15 Dukes & Smith, August 16 Exit 54, August 17 Highway 12 Band, August 22 Alan Barrington, August 23 TTW Band, August 24 Calvin Edwards Trio, August 29 Tim Cook Band, August 30 Soundbarrier, August 31 The Drive South Band, September 1 Jon Benson Band. Friday-Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 4-6 p.m. Free. Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.birkdalevillage.net.

Concerts on the Green (August 3, 17) Pack a picnic and come out and enjoy the music. The Back Beat (Beatles tribute) performs on August 3, Fourth Creek Band (James Taylor tribute) performs August 17. 6-8 p.m. Free. Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, www.concertsonthegreen.com.

Live in the 115 This concert series celebrates local music and takes place in the heart of Downtown Mooresville every third Friday during the summer. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. John Franklin Moore Park (corner of Main Street and Center Avenue), Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

EVENTS Give Back Boutique 3rd Annual Birthday Bash (August 1) The Give Back Boutique began by a group of volunteers working with the Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission serving those in need in the Lake Norman community. As they began to realize just how great the need was and

wanting to help more, they began to search for ways to “Give Back”. Each having a passion for design and fashion, they began exploring the idea of an upscale consignment boutique.

Within a few months, the Give-Back Boutique was born. One-hundred percent of the boutique’s proceeds go to serve over 4,000 families in our community and their children. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gourmet delights throughout the day; cake cutting 3 p.m.; evening festivities 5-8 p.m. Give Back Boutique, 478 D Williamson Road, Mooresville.

Miss May’s Garden Tea (August 3) Historic Rural Hill’s Rural Retreat Auxiliary presents a Garden Tea honoring Miss May Davidson, benefactress of the Rural Hill Cultural Center.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served along with teas and other beverages. Seating is limited. 2-4 p.m. $15 adult, $7 for children.

Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net.

Cornelius National Night Out Celebration (August 5) Enjoy a night out with your family and neighbors at Torrence Chapel Park in Cornelius on Tuesday, August 5. Hosted by The Cornelius Police and Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Departments, the Cornelius National Night Out Celebration offers residents the opportunity to meet local public safety officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Torrence Chapel Park, 21309 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Davidson National Night Out (August 5) National Night Out is an annual crime prevention and community-building event, sponsored by the Davidson Police Department and North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, policecitizen partnerships, and neighborhood cohesiveness. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Guests are asked to bring chips, a covered dish or a dessert to share. 5-7 p.m. Free. Roosevelt Wilson Park, Davidson, www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Huntersville National Night Out (August 5) Enjoy a parade, the Coca-Cola Discovery Vehicle, water games and activities for children, as well as the chance to get to know members of Huntersville Police Department SWAT Team and NC Highway Patrol. 6-8 p.m. Free. Birkdale Village, Huntersville, www.visitlakenorman.org.

Colonial Life: Backwoods of NC (August 9) Find out how people in the Backwoods of North Carolina lived during the American Colonial era. The event will include: fiber/ textiles, hide tanning, fire starting, and cooking demonstrations. The Historic Home and exhibit hall will be open. Be sure to visit Latta Plantation’s farm animals, especially our new lambs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8 adults, $7 students/seniors and 5 and under free.

Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

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Family Fun

4th Annual Aces for Awareness Tennis Event at Westport (August 23) Ladies, grab your racquet to help fight breast cancer. No partner is needed for this tennis event, which benefits The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte.

Warm up and registration begins at 10 am. Play begins at 11 a.m. for 2.5 and 3.0; 3 p.m. for 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+. $35 registration fee after August 1. The Club at Westport, Denver, cdswanson@ bellsouth.net, donnaupchurch@charter.net.

2013 CURRENTS Commodore Cover Dog Search (August 23) If you think your pooch has what it takes to be on the cover of CURRENTS, bring him or her out to this year’s competition. The event welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes, as the judges are looking for that all-American, fun-loving, ball-chasing, tail-wagging, tongue-lickin’, camera-craving canine for the October 2014 cover of CURRENTS Magazine. The event also features live entertainment. Proceeds from the evening benefit Friends of the Animals and will help support the construction of the non-profit’s new facility. On-site registration and pre-show activities begin at 4:30 p.m.

The competition begins at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment. The winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Admission is free. Early registration on or before August 16 is $35; additional pups are $10. Registration after August 16 is $40; additional pups are $15.

Historic Langtree Plantation, 554 Langtree Road, Mooresville, visit www.pageantpup.org.

Revolutionary War Reenactment The Battle of Charlotte (August 30-31) On September of 1780 Lord Cornwallis and his Legion entered Charlotte North Carolina and found a Hornets Nest. Come out and learn more about the struggle that took place in Mecklenburg County through demos covering what British and Patriot Soldiers wore, what gear they used, what their lives were like and talk with Col. Polk. The Latta House will be open throughout the weekend with clothed interpreters, cooking in the kitchen, and more. The event also features time period vendors, a food vendor and The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, battles begin at 2 p.m. each day. $8 adults, $7 students/seniors and 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

FILM Studio C Cinema (August 2) In The Lunch Box, middle class housewife Ila is trying once again to add some spice to her marriage, this time through her cooking. She desperately hopes that this new recipe will finally arouse some kind of reaction from her neglectful husband. She prepares a special lunchbox to be delivered to him at work, but, unbeknownst to her, it is mistakenly delivered to another office worker, Saajan, a lonely man on the verge of retirement. Curious about the lack of reaction from her husband, Ila puts a

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little note in the following day’s lunchbox, in the hopes of getting to the bottom of the mystery. 7 p.m. Cornelius residents, $10.70; non-Cornelius resident $11.70. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www. studioccinema.com.

Outdoor Cinema Series (August 6, 9, 20) Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch a movie on the blimp screen, courtesy of the Cornelius Parks, Art, Recreation & Culture department. August 6 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Kenton Place; August 9 The LEGO Movie, Cornelius Town Hall; August 20 Grown Ups 2, Kenton Place. 8:30 p.m. Free. Weather hotline, 704.896.2460, ext. 290, www.cornelius.org.

Movies@McGuire (August 15) Enjoy a movie on a large outdoor movie screen from our lawn or from your boat. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Movies will be announced closer to each showing. 8:30 p.m. Free. McGuire Nuclear Station and Energy Explorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, www.duke-energy.com.

GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Contemporary Mixed Media. Through October 25. Opening reception August 9, 5-8 p.m. TueSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www.andrechristinegallery.com.

Cornelius Arts Center Introjection is a collection of old and new work created by local artist, Adam McGalliard. In this body of work, McGalliard explores the relationship between the internal and external human experiences. Projected layers add depth to seemingly traditional portraits and force the viewer to question the meanings. Adam states that these layers “can starkly reveal something that is hidden, like the writhing tattoos of the Illustrated Man, or they can mask an individual as a concealing veil or garment, that creates a protected outer hull.”Through August 15. MonThu 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 Drawn from Life Group Exhibit. Artists from Mooresville Arts life drawing group will exhibit their work at the Depot in August. These artists join the life drawing class every month in order to observe and record the generalizations, details and beauty of the nude human figure. August marks the 3rd anniversary of the inception of this successful group, with many of the artists being loyal and regular attendees from the beginning.

August 5-29, opening reception August 8 6-8 p.m. Barb Moncreiff is the featured artist in Galleries One and Two. Moncreiff uses watercolor, oil and acrylic media to capture the moment. She honed her technique

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at community college and by attending workshops in Texas, Ohio, New Mexico and North Carolina. She is currently a member of the Lone Star Art Guild and Mooresville Arts. Through August 29, opening reception August 8 6-8 p.m. 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, www.fcfgframing.com.

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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.

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Huntersville Growers’ Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon. 103 Maxwell Street, Huntersville, www.huntersville.org.

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.

Meeting Street Market (Every Tuesday) 5 p.m.-dusk. Morrison Plantation (in the parking lot behind the live/work townhomes near Bruester’s Real Ice Cream).

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Various exhibitions. 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.

Troutman Depot Farmers Market (Every Thursday) 3:30-6:30 p.m.

137 Main Street, Troutman.

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.

Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In (First Saturday) Check out the chrome and sparkling paint at this Downtown Mooresville tradition. Here you’ll see all types of classic cars. It’s a great chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts, surrounded by the architecturally historic backdrop of Downtown Mooresville. 4-8 p.m.

Free. Broad Street in Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

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, Friday and Saturday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. Thursday 3-6 p.m.;Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson.

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Downtown Mooresville Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon. Corner of Church Street and West Iredell Avenue.

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

MONTHLY EVENTS

Here’s to great things to come!

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www. davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Lincoln County Farmer’s Market — Denver (Every Saturday) 8 a.m.noon. Rock Springs Elementary School, 3633 Hwy. 16 North, Denver, www. lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.

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.

Encourages you to brave the dust and slower traffic at Exit 28 in Cornelius for a few months as our area continues to grow and improve traffic flow for all of us. Continue to support our small businesses on both sides of the Diverging Diamond construction. They’re definitely worth driving a little out of your way to save big and enjoy all the unique goods and services they’ve offered the Lake Norman over the years.

Please be patient, drive safely, and show our local business owners that no matter what obstacles may temporarily get in our way, the people of Lake Norman will continue to support and encourage them. That’s what being a good neighbor is all about!

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.

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.

Open Air Market at the Crossing (Every Saturday) Buy local flowers/ plants, jam/honey, soap, candles, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive, Huntersville.

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.

THEATRE Red (August 14-23) Winner of the 2010 Tony Award, Red explores master abstract expressionist, Mark Rothko. He has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant.

In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery.

But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, Red is an intriguing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. The show features Kevin Roberge and Austin Larkin, and is directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. ThuSat 8 p.m. $20; seniors, students and groups $15. Warehouse PAC, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

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lthough the World Cup is over, a lot of folks still have soccer on the brain. And in the Lake Norman area, there are plenty of people who know a lot about the game. I, however, am not one of them. Sure, I watched

The girls took it from there and explained how I needed to kick the ball.

If I wanted to kick the ball to a teammate, I needed to use the inside of my foot, or the outside if I wanted to get fancy.

If I wanted to kick a goal, I needed to

Editor Lori K. Tate enlists a few former Hough High School soccer players to help her learn about the sport some of the World Cup, and I have friends and relatives who play/have played soccer, but as far as knowing the mechanics of futbol, I know zilch.

So, in the spirit of highlighting all the best things about Lake Norman in this issue, I asked a few players from W.A. Hough High School’s girls’ soccer team to help me out. In the past four years, Hough has won the NCHSAA 4A Women’s Soccer Championship three times, including this past season. This year’s undefeated team also finished the season with a No. 1 nationwide ranking from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Obviously these girls know what they’re doing.

Olivia DeMarcus, a defense player from Cornelius; Nicole Duncan, a forward from Cornelius; and Sarah Moon, a forward from Huntersville, agreed to teach me the basics of soccer. We met on the Village Green in Davidson, where I told them upfront that I only knew two things about the sport. One, you can’t use your hands, and two, trapping means to stop the ball by putting your foot on top of it. (Both of these little nuggets were picked up during my 4-year-old twins’ soccer clinic at the Lake Norman Y.)

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Though most of the soccer moves they showed me challenged any semblance of coordination I had, they were as natural as walking for these girls, as all three of them have been playing soccer since they were 5 years old. “You have to think ahead. That’s why soccer is so hard,” says DeMarcus, who plans to play club or intramural soccer at UNC Chapel Hill this fall. “One of the things that made our team so good is that we’ve played with each other for a long time. We know what our fellow players are going to do.”

From left, Olivia DeMarcus, Lori K. Tate, Nicole Duncan and Sarah Moon.

kick it with the top of my foot where my shoelaces are. This gives you a stronger kick and also prevents ingrown toenails.

Good information.

Then we moved on to juggling the ball, which is more of a practice drill to help you learn to control it. Cutting, I soon learned, meant to change direction, while a scissors move involved some sort of Riverdance-inspired step that can help you swing past your opponent. In my case, it looked like a terrific way to break my ankle, so I stuck with kicking.

Now that they’re graduates, it’s time to move on to other teams. Duncan won a scholarship to play at Catawba College, while Moon heads west to play at Appalachian State University this fall. She too was awarded a soccer scholarship. As I listened to these girls talk about the sport, it was obvious how much they love it. “It [soccer] sets a schedule. I feel like I wouldn’t be as focused without it,” explains Moon. “I like the intensity of it,” adds Duncan.

As for me, I’m just excited that I can now kick a soccer ball properly. Thanks, girls!

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