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Contents September 2016 vol. 9 No. 9

20 Game Changers Dinah Mistilis helps stress swim away

21 Thoughts from the Man Cave

Back to school jealousy

31 Game On Ryan Vermillion keeps

the Panthers pounding

71 At the Lake A month of things to do at Lake Norman

72 Lori’s Larks Lori K. Tate checks out Bella Love’s Open Mic Night

Channel Markers Movers, shakers and more at the lake

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Ballet Hispanico performs November 12 at Davidson College.

Photography courtesy of Davidson College.

11 Curvy Girls stands up to scoliosis

12 John Foster says to buy art that excites

13 Cornelius remembers 9/11 15 The Respect Ability Foundation combats bullying

Dine + Wine

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

34 T rends + Style Art for the soul

24 The Galley with Lynn and Glenn Apps & Taps

26 On Tap

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26 Wine Time

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27 In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

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Lake Norman Nuptials Love, ceremony and celebration

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53 Ready to Wed

36 The 2016 Fall Arts Preview Get your tickets now

Key pieces for a bride’s trousseau

57 Happily Ever After Lauren and Alex Byrd’s fairytale wedding

Lake Spaces

How we live at the lake

64 Dwellings

A Mooresville renovation brings the outside in

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by Lori K. Tate

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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I LOVE A GOOD STORY. As a writer and editor, stories are my business. I talk with folks in the community, stalk the internet, listen to pitches and read everything I can get my hands on to find stories for CURRENTS. However, another form of storytelling also has a place in my heart — theatre.

For many people, theatre is simply a way of being entertained, and that’s fine.

But for me, theatre digs deeper.

When I go to a play and feel like I’ve traveled somewhere, I know that I’ve seen a moving piece of art. I’ve been transported to another place and time, felt someone else’s pain, reveled in their joy, related to a situation or learned about something completely foreign to me — all through theatre.

It’s an experience that elicits a variety of reactions, and that’s what makes it so beautiful.

Lucky for me, I’ve been on the other side of the experience as an actress. Though I’m currently playing the role of mom in real life, I was fortunate enough to have played some incredible parts in both high school and community theatre.

My humble beginnings in theatre go back to kindergarten, when I played a horse in a circus chorus. In second grade, my teacher cast me as a witch, and I got to scream in front of my entire elementary school. Later in high school, I played a woman who was going into labor —

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again I was screaming my head off onstage. (I’m beginning to see a pattern.)

Other roles have turned me into a fresh widow, a witty cook, a neglected wife and a charming matchmaker. Playing these different parts taught me about how others feel and think. You don’t just memorize lines when you perform a play; you try to understand a character’s point of view. If you can decipher that, you can become that person and bring the audience into their world — that’s where the magic lies.

That’s the power of art.

Whether you watch a play, listen to a concert or study visual art in a gallery, all of these art forms have the power to move you as they convey stories. A song can send you back in time, just as a painting can resonate with a dream of the future — or vice versa. On page 36 you’ll find The 2016 Fall Arts Preview, as this is our

annual arts issue. I’m happy to report that the preview gets longer each year, as Lake Norman’s cultural scene continues to flourish.

Each time I compile the preview, I make notes on my calendar of performances or exhibitions I want to attend. I know that I won’t get to them all, but I can at least make the initial effort and hope for the best. I encourage you to do the same. And after you read this issue, don’t throw it in the recycling bin, keep it around for those nights when you ask yourself, “What do I want to do tonight?”

Who knows what might happen if you use this as your guide. You could go to a concert and be inspired to learn to play the cello. You could see a painting that reminds you of the farm you grew up on. You could watch a film that mirrors a personal struggle. You could go to a play with a group of friends and discover your coworker performed in Our Town when he was 13. The scenarios are endless.

Regardless of all the technology and media around today, art is one of the best connectors we have, so I encourage you to take advantage of its power. You might be surprised at how your story unfolds. Happy fall!

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From left, Olivia Kent and René Zuraf of Cornelius lead Curvy Girls of Charlotte, an international scoliosis peer support organization.

Throwing a Curve Olivia Kent and René Zuraf stand up to scoliosis Though Olivia Kent and René Zuraf both lived in Cornelius, they didn’t know each other until a diagnosis brought them together. Kent, a senior at Lake Norman Charter, and Zuraf, a sophomore at William Amos Hough High School, were diagnosed with scoliosis when they were 9 years old.

As they ventured into the world of scoliosis, they both longed to talk with others who were going through what they

were going through. In 2011, their search led them to Curvy Girls, an international scoliosis peer support organization founded by Leah Stoltz in 2006 in Long Island, New York.

Kent’s doctor gave her Brooke Rogers’ phone number, and together with Katherine Southard, they founded Curvy Girls of Charlotte in 2012. Rogers and Southard also had scoliosis.

“I wanted someone to talk to, so my mom went online and she

looked for a group,” remembers Zuraf. “She noticed that there was a Curvy Girls in Charlotte, and so we reached out to them and went to one of their first meetings.”

The group consists of approximately 30 girls from all over the area, and it meets every other month. “All we really do during the meetings is offer each other support and share each other’s stories.

We are there for each other,” explains Kent, who hosts a Christmas party for the group every year. Zuraf hosts a summer lake party. “With scoliosis, bracing [wearing back braces] is a big issue,” says Kent.

“Girls struggle with confidence a lot because of the braces.”

Both girls have had spinal fusion surgery and have fully recovered. Zuraf cheers on the junior varsity squad at Hough and can do all of the physical movements involved. “It’s [scoliosis] not holding me back at all,” she says.

As for Curvy Girls, the group serves as a way for them to share what they’ve learned on their scoliosis journey. Says Kent, “It feels great to pass on what people did for me.”

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John Foster, co-owner of Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery in Huntersville, encourages his clients to buy art that excites them.

Displaying fine art in your home adds character to your décor. Many people are intimidated about buying fine art or don’t quite know where to start. CURRENTS recently talked with John Foster, coowner of Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery on Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, about tips for art buyers. John and A.J. Foster have been in business for 16 years and offer custom framing services, as well as art from local, regional and national artists.

CURRENTS: What should folks look for when buying fine art?

Foster: Buy something that

really excites you. Different people have different styles. Art should speak to you, who you are, and to your home and lifestyle.

CURRENTS: What advice do you have for the novice art collector?

Foster: Start small and continue to increase your collection. I tell people to find a local artist you like.

You never know where that artist might go. We have many talented local and regional artists. You don’t have to break the bank. If you buy one or two good pieces of art over 10 to 15 years, you can amass a large collection of art.

CURRENTS: Do you recommend finding an area in your home to place a piece of art before buying, or do you recommend buying the art and then finding a place for it in your home?

Foster: Many times people come in with color swatches for a room or because they want to hang something over the fireplace or in a bedroom, but I say buy a piece you like. If you like the art, you’ll find a place for it.

CURRENTS: How do you select a frame for a piece of art?

Foster: Buying art is like

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Frame the piece on what you feel like is the best frame for that art.

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Never Forget

Cornelius unveils 9/11 Monument

& New Jersey last fall, the beam was considered for installation in the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.

The memorial honors the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the first responders and citizens affected by the tragedy. Four plaques stationed

around the monument detail history about the day’s events, as well as the impact on first responders and the military.

“We hope this memorial will educate young people about how significant this day was and how it changed the world,” says CorneliusLemley Fire Chief Neal Smith.

— Holly Becker, rendering courtesy of the Town of Cornelius The 9/11 Committee is continuing to raise funds to cover the cost of the monument. Visit http://www.cornelius.org/529/NeverForget-911-Monument for information on how to donate.

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On the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Cornelius will dedicate the Never Forget 9/11 Monument in front of Cornelius-Lemley Fire and Rescue Station No. 1.

The monument features two sandstone columns with the words “Never Forget” inscribed in various languages. The columns are angled to face the direction of New York City. Anchored between the columns is an eightfoot, 3,000-pound steel beam from one of the World Trade Center towers. Procured from the Port Authority of New York

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Berkman says volunteers and teachers witness the kids beginning to tease less and trying to understand each other more. “You have to make it happen,” says Berkman. “You have to be the upstander.”

Since Berkman’s first awareness concert, the foundation has blossomed into a thriving non-profit that has touched the lives of many children in local schools, including Davidson Elementary.

Blythe Elementary School in Huntersville has been selected for the upcoming school year.

“The most important part is creating empathy in the schools,” says Berkman. “Behavior can be changed if you care. It’s a beautiful thing to watch.”

— Lauren Westbrook, photography courtesy of the Respect Ability Foundation

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Arlene Berkman, the founder of the Respect Ability Foundation, is a longtime educator who experienced bullying through the eyes of her child. She saw how much bullying hurt her son, to the point where he had to be pulled out of his middle school, and she felt the need to make a difference.

When she retired, the Cornelius resident was able to bring her vision to life, and the Respect Ability Foundation was born. Berkman, along with a facilitator and music coordinator, as well as volunteers and a working board promote social justice through music, education and creative arts.

The foundation teaches students how to avoid being a bystander by teaching them to become an “upstander.”

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Southern fiction, after all, has a bite, a flavor and a cadence all its own, producing some of the most distinctive literary voices in American fiction.

On September 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson, you can listen to a panel of area authors, who have all had books published this year, discuss what it means to be a southern writer in 2016. Kim Wright (Last Ride to Graceland), Joy Callaway (Fifth Avenue Artist Society), Erika Marks (The Last Treasure) and Marybeth Whalen (The Things We Wish

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Whalen’s novel is a suburban thriller, exploring the secrets of a summer swim club in the new money New South.

“We know each other really well and love gossiping, debating, telling stories and laughing about the zany world of publishing,” says Wright. “So it all adds up to a fun panel. And we especially love talking to book clubs and library groups.

Anywhere reading women congregate in groups.”

— Compiled by Lori K. Tate, photography courtesy of Main Street Books Authors Out of Carolina September 20, 5:30-7 p.m.

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Dinah Mistilis relied on her childhood passion of swimming to help her decompress after an intense workday.

“I worked on the ward directly with the patients as part of the caregiving team. As much as it was challenging, it was very rewarding at the same time,” recalls Mistillis, 42.

“After that sometimes stressful environment, I went to the water. It was always a very calming environment for me.”

Then, 12 years ago, Mistilis’s husband was given the opportunity to work for his company in the United States.

The family ultimately settled in Mooresville. While the move was a great opportunity for their family, Mistilis’s pharmacy credentials wouldn’t easily be recognized in the United States. Meanwhile, Mistilis was pregnant with their oldest child, so they decided she would stay home with her. A few years later, Mistilis began exploring what might be next for her.

“I started to get back into swimming and triathlon, and people would ask me if I would be willing to teach them to swim,” recalls Mistilis, whose sports history went beyond just swimming and included water polo and triathlons. “I decided to become a Total Immersion coach. Basically, it is a methodology that produces an efficient stroke in a swimmer.”

Now, Mistilis uses an endless pool in her home studio and the

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What’s the best advice you have ever been given?

My dad says, “just do your best and have fun!”

What advice do you give regularly? I ask people to breathe and take stock of their surroundings. Get in touch with your environment. I think we forget to do that.

What is one thing or app you cannot live without?

My Go-Pro. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A physical therapist.

What book do you love to recommend? The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.

Dinah Mistilis uses an endless pool in her home studio and the lake just outside her back door to train swimmers of all ages and experiences.

lake just outside her back door to train swimmers of all ages and experiences to improve not just their technique, but also their mindset.

“I came across an athlete who is a sports psychologist, and we started really looking at what was happening to him emotionally while he swam.

He trained me as an emotional intelligence coach,” she explains.

“With that certification, I started to help people with these other challenges in their swimming and racing to help them perform at their best.”

It is not just in her most seasoned swimmers where her mindset coaching is helpful.

As she helped a 4-year old girl

tackle her anxiety and learn how to swim, Mistilis saw the little girl’s mindset shift, too.

“She decided she would let go of my hand when she swam and, afterwards, I asked her how she felt. She said, ‘my heart is warm and soft.’ I asked her how she felt before, and she said, ‘My heart was beating fast, and I was scared,’ ” Mistilis explains. Already, she is learning how her body reacts to how she feels, and these are skills that she can take with her in life.

In addition to swimming and coaching, Mistilis has added writing to her career focus. She just published Fresh Freestyle: 99 Practices for Triathletes and Swimmers, which she co-wrote, and is now working on a book

What is your best habit?

I love getting up early.

about swimming and emotional intelligence. Her career allows her to make a difference while working mostly from home with a schedule that works for her family. Even though her medium is different from when she was a pharmacist, Mistilis still finds it rewarding.

“I love seeing people progress. And it is not just about ‘I got faster,’ ” she says. “It’s ‘I learned how to better manage my stress or anxiety.’ We are all human. We are all susceptible to ups and downs in our emotions.

We aren’t taught the skill sets to manage these emotions. If we can deal with that feeling first, we are able to learn and perform much better.”

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IT TURNS OUT MY JEALOUSY OF COLLEGE SENIORS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL WHEN I’M NOT IS NOT ONLY SHARED BY OTHERS, BUT IS ALSO RECOGNIZED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ACADEMIA

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was commuting down I-77 from my lakeside condo. Suddenly I saw a carload of guys about my age driving alongside me towing a homemade trailer overflowing with surfboards, mountain bikes, skateboards, duffle bags full of clothes and a couch that seemed

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to be missing several cushions.

When I caught a glimpse of several boxes labeled “Books for School,” in black Sharpie, and saw their College of Charleston rear window sticker, I deduced that they were heading back to school.

I then did what most guys in my position would do; I sized myself up against them. I was in a business suit, and they wore tank tops and T-shirts. I had a briefcase, and they had a cooler.

Or perhaps it was multiple coolers, I can’t really remember. They were tan, and I wasn’t. And as far as our final destinations, my next stop involved a parking garage, an elevator and a cubicle. I got the

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feeling that their’s might have something to do with sand and salt water — plus multiple parties.

It was at that moment the feeling hit me hard; this carload of obviously carefree college bros was heading back to school, and I wasn’t. I sunk in my seat. Even though I had both a degree and a paycheck, and they didn’t, I felt a huge sense of jealousy.

Because that I-didn’t-take-fulladvantage-of-my-college-years feeling still rears its ugly head annually as summer turns to fall, I recently sought a solution. To validate my feelings, I turned to academic leaders at Davidson College. Surely they would provide me an explanation.

Choosing to speak anonymously, likely because he wishes he were still a student, too, my source summed up the phenomenon with Ph.D. precision.

“One thing that usually strikes me on the first day of

school is that I can often discern a clear division among the students’ classification years,” the professor explained. “The first-year students are usually wide awake and intimidated, but also eager to begin. Their attitudes are wonderfully attuned to learning, or at least that’s been my impression in the fall semesters. Many seniors, in contrast, view the first day of class as an old routine.”

Spot on.

“The only other thing I’d say is that the issue of ‘focus’ tends to ebb and flow across a semester,” he continues. “The first week or two of class tends to be less work and an ‘easing in’ period, such that students are eager but have more freedom in their schedules to be less focused. When week three begins, though, they either have their hand to the plow, or they’re in serious trouble.”

Thinking back to my

college days, week three was usually about the time I finally recovered from a full schedule of back-to-school parties.

I then crossed paths with a recent college grad and quizzed him to see if this I’m-not-goingback-to-school-and-everyoneelse-is feeling still exists today.

Juan Carlos Segoviano is a Hopewell to Hough then UNC Charlotte grad who, thanks to his diploma, isn’t heading back to school. Armed with a computer science degree, he is freelancing as a gaming app programmer while also trying to come to grips with the fact that he is now in what he labeled the “real world.”

Juan knew exactly what I was talking about as soon as I brought up the subject.

“Look, I have been going to school consecutively since I was 5, and now that I’m done I can’t get that thought out of my head,” he says. “I keep thinking, ‘What

now?’ and I am even a bit jealous of those who are still in school.”

I asked Juan how he might feel if he were passed by a carload of campus-bound college bros while heading down the interstate on the way to a desk job.

“Since freshman year” he says, “I always wanted to do those college things you see in the movies, but now, in hindsight, I’m realizing I didn’t really do many of them at all, and it’s too late. College guys still have that chance.”

You’re not alone, Juan, I think we all feel that way.

Somewhere in my house, probably stuffed in a hastily packed box of old textbooks and binders, surrounded by nowexpired and still uncooked ramen noodle packs that fueled my senior year (and unopened even after more than two decades) is an old college sweatshirt. I think it might still fit.

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Apps & Taps offers offers laid-back lakeside dining, p. 24

Photography by Glenn Roberson

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The buffalo chicken salad at Apps & Taps features chopped romaine, tomatoes, black olives, red onions and shredded cheese. It’s topped with grilled chicken breast toasted in buffalo sauce.

The Galley with Lynn and Glenn

Coming Home Apps & Taps is all about laid-back lake dining

by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

AS THE SUN DIPS LOW OVER LAKE NORMAN AND THE AIR STARTS TO COOL, Julie Burcham rolls up divider

garage doors, inviting the breeze to stir through the Mooresville restaurant she and husband Jeff have opened on this lake cove.

In the lake lodge atmosphere of Apps & Taps, guests can find special spots that suit their style.

For some, the long bar appeals. For others, a spot beneath umbrellas on the expansive deck beckons. Tables with half of their seats inside the restaurant and half on the deck — with the garage doors as the dividers when closed — entice some guests.

Special attention

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Team members Kristen Farnsworth and Gina Dyson

The chicken nachos include chicken piled high with tomatoes, olives and jalapenos, all covered in queso.

“I want laid-back style,” Julie says.

“I want people to come in and relax.

We help to introduce people to their neighbors.”

This attention to guests’ individual needs extends to the food, beverages and service.

The Burchams are experienced restaurateurs, as owners for close to a decade of two restaurants in Savannah, Georgia. Prior to that, they were in the furniture business in the Lake Norman area for 20 years.

“We love the lake,” Julie says.

The motivation for their return to Lake Norman is wrapped up in that sentiment.

While they will continue to operate their Georgia restaurants, Lake Norman kept calling them, as did a desire to showcase their signature dishes locally. The Burchams installed a smoker to prepare the restaurant’s meats, including tender Boston butts and ribs.

“All of it is fall-off-the-bone delicious,” Julie says. “When people are coming in off the lake, regularsized sandwiches are hard to eat. We offer slider styles. People are getting a lot on the plate, but as sliders.” In addition to the pork barbecue sliders, Apps & Taps offers ground beef and all-beef hotdog sliders.

While their barbecue and slider options stand out, diners can find

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To accompany the food, the Burchams have chosen beverages that include non-alcohol options and an extensive bar list of wine, cocktails, frozen daiquiris and beer.

The 20 beers on tap will change regularly, as the restaurant takes advantage of the growing beer options in the region.

“There are so many breweries that are close by,” Julie says. “We love the craft beer.”

The bar and grill property includes a dock with a dozen slips. “You can come by land, or you can come by lake,” she says.

Live bands play on Friday and Saturday nights, and acoustic acts are featured on some Thursdays and Sundays, with an emphasis on country and classic rock. The team is renovating a large upstairs space for bigger events and will retain the emphasis on local acts.

“I like to see the artists in this area play,” Julie says. “I’m homegrown at heart.”

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an array of options. Fried mac and cheese bites, potato skins and nachos, along with flatbread pizzas, salads and chicken wraps provide alternatives.

The hickory-smoked wings arrive flavored by a choice of sauces — hot, mild, barbecue, honey mustard, lemon pepper, Teriyaki, House Secret Sauce or naked. As fall and winter arrive, the restaurant plans to add homemade soups and sandwiches and to feature brisket.

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Wine Time

On Tap

Ghostface Brewing recently opened in Mooresville.

WANNA OPEN A BREWERY?

GHOSTFACE BREWERY JOINS THE LAKE’S EXPANDING CRAFT BREW FAMILY

by Mike Savicki | photography courtesy of Mike and Suzy Cuddy

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“Hey, do you want to open a brewery?” That’s exactly how Mike Cuddy, a long-time landscaper with a decade-plus serious home-brewing hobby, asked his wife, Suzy, if she might be interested in setting out on a new joint business adventure and opening what is (for now) the lake’s latest craft brew pub.

Her response, as the couple sat on the couch of their Mooresville home, was quick and decisive.

“Hell yeah, let’s do it,” she exclaimed.

And so began the two-year process that recently culminated when Mike and Suzy opened the doors to Ghostface Brewing.

Securing financing and finding the right location was the first order of business. Then came the tasks associated with permitting, zoning, designing, up-fitting and decorating. The name “Ghostface” floated to the top from a pool of three options. And as for the beer menu itself, Mike started with a core combination of five, which quickly expanded to 14 when he began mixing recipes.

“From the very beginning, our goal was to open a brew pub that was as welcoming to locals and families as it was to craft brew lovers,” Mike explains. “We wanted a décor and ambience all our own, and we wanted the customer to

dictate the beers we have on tap.”

Cuddy’s advice to those of us who might entertain the idea of opening our own craft brewery (especially after downing a pint or two of Strawberry Ale, Tempted Angel or Vote for Pedro Mexican Lager) is rooted in a lifetime of business education and ownership.

“So many of us have ideas and thoughts on what we might do, and how we might do it if we were to open something like a brewery ourselves, so do your homework,” Cuddy says.“This place represents not only so much of what I borrowed visiting other breweries from Ohio and New York through Tennessee to Georgia but also the lessons I learned from having already been a business owner.

“A business education is as important as a brewing education, and if you plan to do it with a partner then make sure your relationship is on solid grounds,” he continues. “Murphy’s Law will likely kick in as it did for us and, of course, know that there will always be work to do — both before opening and after closing. But when that first crowd starts rolling in, it will all be worth it.”

Ghostface Brewing 427 E. Statesville Avenue Mooresville www.ghostfacebrewing.com

American classic dishes along with a sip that celebrates America’s wines, not a bad way to while away an hour or so over brunch.

A Block Party CLASSIC AMERICAN DISHES AND CLASSIC WINES

by Trevor Burton THERE’S A COMFY FEELING WHEN YOU SIT DOWN FOR A MEAL AT BLOCK BISTRO. Maybe

it’s the atmosphere or maybe it’s the menu — maybe it’s some clever design that created food and decor that reinforce each other. Whatever it is, it works, and I like it.

The approach to food at Block Bistro is American classics done right. So it makes sense that the wine list complements it. Owner/chef Josh McCracken explained that his goal isn’t to go for perfect wine and food pairings. Rather, it’s to have good quality, well-known but

interesting wines to enjoy along with his dishes. Classic food, classic wine and a comfy feeling.

Not a bad experience.

Given that approach, it wasn’t too surprising to see that the wine list is heavily weighted in favor of domestic wines. When my wife, Mary Ellen, and I stopped by for brunch one Saturday we jumped on a Chenin Blanc from the Columbia Valley region of Washington. I think that Washington wines are some of the best values around, and, if I see one that looks interesting, inevitably I go for it.

In turn, McCracken said something that brightened me up. Also on his wine radar screen is Zinfandel. I’m not talking about that pink, White Zinfandel. He’s moving to the real thing, a deep intense red wine. Zinfandel would fit right in at Block Bistro. It’s been called, “America’s grape.” What better fit than American classic dishes to go with America’s grape?

On the third Thursday of each month the bistro hosts a wine tasting. There’s a minimal charge of $15. Various wines are offered along with some goodies to munch on, goodies like charcuteries. What’s interesting to me is that they’re more than just tastings, as they can be

educational. Each session has a theme so, along with the wine, there’s an opportunity to do a little learning. An example, a recent tasting featured wines made by female winemakers.

There’s a general thing that I’ve learned over the years. Many restaurants have wines that are not featured on their lists. In most cases these are wines that have caught the proprietor’s interest, and he or she took in a bottle or two to offer to some favored, wine-loving guests.

McCracken is a great example.

He keeps a few bottles of “specials” behind his bar. One caught my attention. Maestro is a special edition of a Bordeaux blend wine made to celebrate

this year’s 50th anniversary of the founding of Robert Mondavi’s winery in Napa Valley.

This wine fits right into Block Bistro’s theme. If ever there were a classic when it comes to American wine, it would be Robert Mondavi, whose nickname became “Maestro.” Mondavi is regarded as the founder of America’s wine industry. American classic dishes, along with a sip that celebrates America’s wines, not a bad way to while away an hour or so over brunch.

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These little “low in sugar” gems promise to be you and your family’s firm favorite after just one nibble. Crunchy, oaty biscuits are always a winner and especially when chock full of good-for-your-gut fiber, protein for cellular growth and repair, and magnificent magnesium.

Magnesium is crucial for nerves, muscles, blood, energy, nutrient metabolism, and bone and cell formation — some pretty crucial stuff! If you fancy, dip these biscuits in a luscious coat of dark chocolate, and healthy will be the last thought on your mind. Back to school and back to work, after just one nibble, you’ll be knobbled.

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Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) porridge oats

¼-cup (2 ounces) butter (I love Kerry Gold unsalted.)

1 ½ tablespoons coconut sugar (I like Big Tree with vanilla beans.)

¼-teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon coconut nectar (try Big Tree amber) or golden syrup or honey

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Instructions

the rest of the oats, and process just until chopped a bit but still a little texture there in the oats. Remove and mix in the soda, butter and nectar, and mix until combined. Roll into super ball size and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten with a spatula or the palm of your

Jill Dahan hand and bake at 350 F for about 9-10 minutes until golden. Remove and cool on baking tray.

If chocolate is your thing, melt some 70 percent dark chocolate until just melted and dip one side of each of the cookies in it and then set aside. Wait until the chocolate side hardens.

Serve and store these at room temperature.

Makes 10 cookies. ill Dahan lives in J Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. You can learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com.

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When I mentioned value wines to McCracken, he brightened up. It’s obviously something he wants to offer to guests. He told me that he’s migrating his wine list to bring in more wines from South America, and that’s right up my value alley. Wines from Chile and Argentina just keep getting better and better. Winemakers down there are beginning to focus on grapes from smaller, distinct regions, wines that display characteristics of the different soils they’re grown in.

Clearly these are not domestic wines, but they are mostly the classic varietals that we’re used to — Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and others.

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HE KEEPS the Panthers

POUNDING Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Vermillion gets the Carolina Panthers ready to battle every Sunday

by Mike Savicki photography courtesy of Ryan Vermillion

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yan Vermillion was younger than most of the football players when he first walked into the University of Miami’s training room and straightforwardly said, “I’m here to help.” It was 1983, and the undergraduate Vermillion, once a three-sport high school athlete, was simply looking for a way to stay connected to athletics, knowing his playing days were behind him. So the training staff did the only thing they knew to do with an eager college sophomore who had little to no therapy or training background — they handed him water bottles to give to the athletes — and he went to work.

The 1980s were a decade of tremendous success for the Hurricanes athletic program and to say Vermillion hit the ground running would be an understatement. Sure, he says he felt like a “water boy” that first year, but under legendary coaches Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, Miami won four National Championships. When Vermillion walked out of that same training room door for the last time in 1991, he had not only earned his advanced degree in physical therapy, but he was also the team physical therapist and the director of physical therapy at the nearby Doctors Hospital.

“It was an amazing time,” Vermillion recalls. “Sports had always been a large part of my life, so going from not knowing how to stay involved during those early years to finding and falling in love with a career in athletic training was phenomenal.

Cornelius’ Ryan Vermillion is the Carolina Panthers’ head athletic trainer.

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Vermillion with his son, Ryan, a sophomore at UNC Charlotte.

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In 1993, Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Dan Marino tore his Achilles tendon, and Vermillion was tasked with getting him back on the field.

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I had some great people supporting me early on, great doctors helping me.”

The Dolphins come calling Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who had learned about Vermillion’s love of the game, commitment to the players, and skilled hand in rehabilitation and training while he was at the nearby University of Miami, took a chance in 1991 and asked Vermillion to join his staff. Within the year, Vermillion became the youngest NFL trainer in history.

“It was a huge change for me going from a clinic setting seeing a host of people from 12-year-old little guys to older people to concentrating only on football,” he remembers.

“I was fortunate to have the opportunity.”

But the job did not come without Hall of Fame-level challenges. In 1993, quarterback Dan Marino tore his Achilles tendon, and Vermillion was tasked with getting him back on the field. And when Coach Shula sustained a similar injury, he placed his trust in Vermillion, too.

“Working with Danny was a highlight for me with his Hall of Fame-motivation and character,” Vermillion says. “Great players

like Danny, and wide receiver Fred Barnett, who we had back on the field four months after ACL reconstruction because he didn’t want to end his career on the sidelines, along with great surgeons, makes working rehab so much easier.”

Carolina on his mind Vermillion was just settling into his job as director of rehabilitation with the Washington Redskins when Carolina Panthers Coach John Fox came calling.

Coach Fox was making changes to the team’s training room and believed Vermillion was a key piece in helping put the team on a trajectory towards the Super Bowl. In what he recalls as a “phenomenal move,” Vermillion became the head athletic trainer in 2002, moving his family first to Highland Creek before relocating to Cornelius in 2008.

In his 14-plus years with the Panthers, Vermillion has watched the sport change and has also watched science help advance his craft.

“The NFL is a bigger game now than when I started,” he says. “We used to have an offseason but not any more. The job of an NFL

trainer is a 12-month gig in order to keep players on the field. They break down early in their careers, and they break down late. It is our job to be there seven days a week.”

Science, he adds, helps trainers do their job better.

“Science has allowed us to be better at doing what we always have,” he explains.

“Better equipment, more pieces of equipment, and science and technology itself has taught us to be better. Even if you think of concussions, our care of post head trauma is better than 10 and 20 years ago. It used to be about ‘rest until you feel better.’ Now we are studying the brain, what was affected, what are the triggers and what is lacking.

Concussions are a big thing, and there is obviously a big focus on it, but if diagnosed and treated properly, concussions, like many other injuries, can be overcome.”

Even with advances in science, Vermillion says his focus remains on the players.

“I always tell the guys that what hasn’t changed is the care of the athletes. That is our number one focus, always has been and will be. I learned that the first day I walked into the training room, and I live it every day,” he says. “Through the years I have worked with amazing athletes, and they are the ones who make my job so worthwhile. Brave guys, tough guys, players like Thomas Davis, Luke Kuechly, Ryan Kalil and Trei Turner.”

While much has changed through Vermillion’s career, there is one thing that has remained the same.

“I love team sports. And of all the sports, there is nothing I love more than football,” he says. “Getting 53 guys ready to play on a Sunday. I love the challenge, I love tinkering and fine tuning individual solutions, and I love the common goals.”

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1. White Horse oil on canvas by Amy Sullivan Weishaar of Cornelius, $995; Bebe Gallini’s, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, look for Bebe Gallini’s on Facebook.

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2. Painting by Tyler Helfrich of Davidson, $175; Bebe Gallini’s, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, look for Bebe Gallini’s on Facebook.

3. Dairy Queen (Salisbury location) photograph by Kate Lassiter, $160; Sanctuary, 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www. sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

4. Benyo Pottery by Kristin Schoonover of Asheville, $195; Wooden Stone, 445 South Main Street, Suite 200, Davidson, www. woodenstonegallery.com.

5. Butterfly word art with knob by Cassandra Cushman of Statesville, $35; Sanctuary, 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www. sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

6. Spring on the Marsh by Dale Barattini of York, South Carolina, $150; The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul, 20901 E. Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www. homeheartandsoul.com.

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CONCERTS

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A cultural journey awaits in the Lake Norman area this fall

Alexander Community Concert Series All concerts begin at 3 p.m. on Sundays at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake in Denver (8433 Fairfield Forest Road). Adults $15, seniors (65 and above) and students $10, children under 12 free, 704.489.6249, spbtlkate@yahoo.com.

The Envoys (September 18)

The Envoys feature a unique style of gospel music — rich four-part harmony and amazing vocal arrangements that appeal to all ages.

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A Night in Buenos Aires (October 23) This concert

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features the Latin allure of magic melodies and tantalizing tangos.

November 12 Ballet Hispanico Davidson College

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green

their entirety. 3 p.m. Free. TylerTallman Hall.

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Excursion Al Aur — Southern Exposure (September 29)

All concerts take place from 6-8 p.m. on the Green in Davidson. The concerts are free..

Rusty Knox Band (September 4) A native of Davidson, Rusty

writes music about life, love, loss and rebirth (you may find a couple of songs about mischief and alcohol, too). Traveling across the Southeast most of his life and having a very large family has given him the insight and experiences that fill up a songwriter’s journal with poems, ballads, prayers and random confusion.

Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble (September 18) The Davidson

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Soprano Jacque Culpepper and baritone Dan Boye (October 2)

Jacque Culpepper and Dan Boye team up for a program called Over There!, a musical review honoring the 100th Centennial of World War 1. The concert will feature musical selections from greats George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin, as well as narration that includes excerpts from letters from the battlefront and comments from military personnel. 3 p.m. Tyler-Tallman Hall. $15.85, seniors $7.46.

William Fried, Piano: Debussy’s Preludes (September 25)

Davidson Artist Associate in Piano William Fried has received critical acclaim internationally for his interpretations of French repertoire; in this performance he plays Debussy’s Preludes in

own bluegrass and folk music legend Jon Singleton will take the stage to offer up some traditional Irish fiddle tunes alongside our gifted pianist David Gilliland. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall.

Family Weekend Chorale & Davidson Singers (October 28)

Fall Chorale & Davidson Singers Concert (November 11) The Davidson College

Join the Davidson College Chorale & Davidson Singers as they offer the first choral concert of the season. This special performance for friends and family will highlight some of the vibrant and challenging repertoire the ensembles will be performing this year. 5 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

Chorale and Davidson Singers bring beautiful music to a new venue this fall, performing in the 900 Room for the first time.

This program will include fresh and fun offerings to start your weekend off right. 8 p.m. Free.

Duke Family Performance Hall.

Family Weekend Davidson College Student Orchestra Concert (October 28) Join the

DCSO in an eclectic performance of season highlights, featuring music from its Southern Excursion concert, a preview of The Planets and more. 7 p.m. Free. 900 Room, Alvarez College Union.

Quartet returns to perform the great Schubert C Major String Quintet with guest cellist Alan Black.

The ensemble includes Charlotte Symphony Orchestra violinists Joseph Meyer and Jenny Topilow, violist Kirsten Swanson, and cellist Marlene Ballena. 3 p.m. TylerTallman Hall. $15.85, seniors $7.46.

Family Weekend Jerry Korman Concert (October 28) New York-

Jazz Combo Fall Concert (November 17) Under the

based renowned jazz pianist and Davidson parent Jerry Korman will join the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble, including his daughter, violinist and vocalist Arielle Korman ‘17, for this special Family Weekend performance. 9 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall.

Orkheisthai — To Dance (November 2) This concert

features the winners of the 2016 annual Concerto Competition, along with a refreshing dive into the realm of orchestral dance music. 7:30 p.m. Duke Family Performance Hall.

Forrest: Requiem for the Living

Schubert String Quintet (November 13) The Central String

direction of accomplished saxophonist Tim Gordon, the popular Davidson College Jazz Combo presents a mesmerizing evening of small group jazz literature and improv. 7:30 p.m.

Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall.

Holiday Gala (November 28-29)

In its fourth season, the Holiday Gala continues to delight soldout audiences. The unofficial beginning of the town’s annual Christmas in Davidson event, the Holiday Gala brings together the college choirs, symphony orchestra and jazz band with local community talent to ring in

the holiday with dancing, singing, festive lights and seasonal sounds. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall.

Christmas Vespers (December 4) Join the Davidson community

for the annual Lessons & Carols Christmas Vespers service featuring music from the Davidson College Chorale and Davidson Singers, as well as Carolina Brass.

7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

Messiah Sing-Along (December 6) All are invited to join the

Davidson College Choirs in their one-night-only sing through of the Christmas portion (plus a few extras) of Handel’s Messiah.

Joined by an orchestral chamber ensemble, student soloists and guests will enjoy this evening of jubilant choral revelry. Bring your own score. The college will have a few to share. 7 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall.

Music at St. Alban’s www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

All concerts take place at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson.

General admission $15, students and young adults under 25 $10, seniors (62+) $10, children under 12 free. Price TBA. Tickets are available at the door or for purchase at www. musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Poisoned Dwarf (September 18)

Irish flute, whistle, guitar, Scottish Small-Pipes, banjo, a variety of percussion instruments (including bones and bodhran), accordion, and, of course, fiddle are all brought to the dance for Williamsburgbased Poisoned Dwarf Irish traditional music performances.

Ciompi Quartet (October 16)

String Quartet in residence at Duke University, the acclaimed Ciompi Quartet brings a program of traditional string quartets by Mozart and Haydn, as well as some of Bach’s great organ works transcribed for quartet.

Kenney Potter directs Wingate University Singers & the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (November 20) This concert

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Jon Singleton, Fiddle & David Gilliland (October 19) Charlotte’s

composer Dan Forrest’s works have been hailed as “magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture” (Classical Voice), and “superb choral writing...full of spine-tingling moments” (Salt Lake Tribune). In the last decade, Forrest’s music has become well established in the repertoire of choirs in the U.S. and abroad. His choral works have received dozens of awards and distinctions, and have been premiered in major venues around the world. Join Davidson’s Choral Arts Society and Pro Arte Orchestra for a lush and heartfelt performance of Forrest’s work Requiem for the Living.

3 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

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College Symphony features 50 student musicians, all of whom have diverse backgrounds and varying career interests but have a keen passion for music. The Davidson College Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned “big band” of approximately 18 musicians. The group rehearses and performs throughout the year, with several events highlighting the schedule.

As a part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Davidson College Student Orchestra presents a festive concert of Latin American music, featuring the works of Piazzolla, Ginastera, Moncayo, Lecuona and more.

7:30 p.m. 900 Room, Alvarez College Union. Free.

(November 6) Contemporary

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Kenney Potter Music at St. Alban's

features a collaboration between the outstanding singers of Wingate University and the period instrument baroque orchestra in part 2 of J.S. Bach’s monumental B minor Mass.

Performing Arts Live of Iredell www.PALofIredell.com

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Performing Arts Live of Iredell holds concerts at the Mac Gray Auditorium at 474 North Center Street in Statesville at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $25, students $12 plus 6.75 percent sales tax.

highly regarded performer known for his mesmerizing live shows and sophistication as an artist.

Born in New York but raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Pandolfi is a classically trained pianist, an instrument he took up at the age of 5. He earned a degree in piano performance, but turned to popular music afterward in search of more humor and flexibility. Dana Russell is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and received her first serious vocal training at the Fine Arts Center, and later at Columbia College.

After graduation she moved to New York, landing major roles in Showboat, The Fantastiks, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, and Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.

Artist: Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (November 12) Cuba, its music

and cadence incalculable: chacha-cha, mambo, rumba, conga, bolero, feeling, all the rhythms that vibrate the heart and fill the soul.

Annie Moses Christmas Show (December 3) Annie Wolaver

Dupre is a violinist and vocalist, wife and mother. Named after her great-grandmother, Annie Moses, she was born with a love

of singing. At the inspiration of her mother, Annie began violin lessons the week before her fifth birthday. A natural performer and musician, Annie excelled from a young age, winning many local, state and national competitions. At the age of 13 she made her debut as a soloist with a professional orchestra and at 15 was accepted as a scholarship student to the pre-college division

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Emile Pandolfi & Dana Russell (October 1) Emile Pandolfi is a

and dances from the ‘50s to today, where all the characters, women and men weave their life stories, are featured in this performance.

Protagonists of precise movement

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FILM Special presentation by Davidson College Film Screening: Tom Gilroy (September 13) Tom Gilroy

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Warehouse Cinema shows films and offers film classes at Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius.

Street Fight (September 30-October 2) This documentary

follows the fierce 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey in which Cory Booker attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James. It explores the dirty politics facing a newcomer trying to unseat an incumbent supported by established interests. The director, Marshall Curry, grew up in Charlotte.

Fri-Sat 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showing. $9.25 admission, $5 students plus tax.

Annie Moses Performing Arts Live of Iredell

Nosferatu (October 7) Watch this classic silent horror film with the original music score performed live in the theatre by The Invincible Czars Orchestra from Austin, Texas. 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

Doors open 30 minutes before showing. $12, seniors $11, under 18 years $7 plus sales tax.

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From This Day Forward (2829) With her own wedding just

around the corner, filmmaker Sharon Shattuck returns home to examine the mystery at the heart of her upbringing: How her transgender father Trisha and her straight-identified mother Marcia stayed together against all odds. From This Day Forward is a moving portrayal of an American family coping with the most intimate of transformations.

Fri-Sat 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showing. $9.25 admission, $5 students plus tax.

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This series offers a variety of entertainment for the community.

All performances take place in Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall of the Knobloch Campus Center at 8 p.m.

The Second City Presents: Free Speech (While Supplies Last) (September 24) Chicago’s

legendary sketch and improv comedy theater returns to Davidson with this irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity.

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has written and directed three award-winning films, including the critically acclaimed feature film Spring Forward, starring Liev Schreiber, Ned Beatty, Ian Hart and Campbell Scott. A two-time fellow of the Sundance Labs, he was commissioned by R.E.M. to create It Happened Today, a video-work inspired by the band’s final album. Gilroy frequently teaches film at Columbia University, and is the author of three books of haiku and various political columns in The Huffington Post. This event is sponsored by the Davidson College English Department. 7:30 p.m. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College.

For additional information, contact Alan Michael Parker at amparker@davidson.edu.

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of the Juilliard School where she was a featured chamber musician and concert mistress of the Juilliard Pre-college Orchestra. In 2001 Annie was accepted as a scholarship student to the collegiate division of the Juilliard School.

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premier gospel choir, the Harlem Gospel Choir, is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound and infectious energy.

The unique musical tradition of gospel music arose out of the hardships of slavery and forever changed the landscape of music. The Harlem Gospel Choir will share the rich history of gospel as it relates to AfricanAmerican culture and present a night of contemporary gospel classics as performed in the churches of Harlem today. Their harmonious songs of love, hope, and inspiration aim to touch the depths of your soul, lift your spirit, and take your breath away.

Tickets TBA Ballet Hispanico (November 12)

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Ballet Hispanico is the nation’s premier Latino dance that explores, preserves and celebrates Latino culture. Their performance at Davidson will include staple works from their vast repertoire, as well as a preview of the new work Línea Recta by BelgianColombian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, one of today’s most sought-after choreographers.

Línea Recta pairs the hallmark passion of flamenco dance with highly inventive and intricate partnering, performed to Spanish classical guitar. Tickets TBA.

THEATRE CSD ArtSpace www.csdspartans.org

Led by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, CSD ArtSpace offers productions by members of the community, as well as students at Community School of Davidson. All performances are on the high school campus of Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour Street, Davidson.

September 24 The Second City Davidson College

Woyzeck tells the story of a young couple working desperately to make sense of their relationship while toiling to survive. Skin moves with supernatural fluidity, creating a beautiful play in which we feel the world squeezing tighter and tighter.

Contains adult situations and strong language. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15; $12 seniors, military, faculty and staff; $6 high school-college.

Duke Family Performance Hall.

Once Upon This Island (October 19-23) Once Upon This

Island is a one-act musical with its book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love or The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy, the show includes elements of the Romeo and Juliet story and elements of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Little Mermaid. It concerns a peasant girl who uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes.

The West End production opened in 1994, where it won the 1995 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Davidson College Theatre Department www.davidson.edu

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (October 26-30) Perhaps

Shakespeare’s most popular and (let’s face it) approachable work, this romantic comedy features a few of his favorite themes: the mystical difference between city and woods, lovers who must suffer before their happy ending, hyper-truth revealed through the play-within-a-play. Wed-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15: $12 seniors, military, faculty and staff; $6 K-college. Duke Family Performance Hall.

Skin (November 16-20) Naomi

Iizuka’s riff on Georg Büchner’s

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Harlem Gospel Choir (November 4) America’s

Photography courtesy of Davidson College

This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City stars such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan Michael Key, as well as brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold out shows in Chicago and Toronto. Tickets TBA.

November 4 Harlem Gospel Choir Davidson College

Davidson Community Players www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

All fall performances take place at Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson.

Over the River and Through the Woods (September 29-October 16) Nick is a single, Italian-

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Holly and Tinsel (December 1-18) The Flats & Sharps are

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on their way to a Christmas Eve concert when a snowstorm causes them to stop in a diner to wait out the storm. Ellie, the crusty waitress, and Will, the all-too wise cook, along with a few other guests help them re-discover the meaning of Christmas. This is a musical celebration of the Christmas spirit and a world premiere of a new work written exclusively for DCP

audiences by Matt Merrell. ThuSat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18 and students $12 — add $3 to door tickets.

Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

All fall performances take place at Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson.

Shrek, The Musical Jr. (November 4-13) In a faraway kingdom, the

green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty Princess Fiona from the Dragon-guarded tower, his swamp will be returned to him. But, a fairy tale wouldn’t be complete without unexpected twists and turns along the way. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show for the whole family. Fri 7 p.m.; Sat-Sun 1 p.m. and

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family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job which would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. The news doesn’t sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around.

Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best to keep Nick nearby, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely — and single — Caitlin O’Hare as bait. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18 and students $12 — add $3 to door tickets.

November 10 - December 30

American Watercolor Society’s Travel Exhibit Mooresville Arts

4 p.m.; Sunday, November 13, 1 p.m. only. $10, $2 more at the door.

Warehouse PAC www.warehousepac.com

All Warehouse PAC performances take place at Warehouse PAC, 9216A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius.

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (September 9-24) It’s 1956, and the

Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic

town? Ticket prices and times TBA. To Gillian on her 37th Birthday (November 4-19) A grieving

widower must accept his wife’s death to save himself and his relationship with his daughter. David loves his wife, Gillian. Unfortunately, she died two years ago. David deals with his grief by continuing his romance with her “ghost” during walks on the beach at night. While David lives in the past, other family problems crop up in the present. Brother and sister-in-law Paul and Esther visit to try to help David’s daughter, Rachel.

She has lost her mother and needs

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her father to snap back into the real world for her sake. Ticket prices and times TBA.

VISUAL ART The Art Department at Davidson College www.davidsonartgalleries.org

The Van Every/Smith Galleries are open Mon-Fri-10 a.m.-5 p.m. and SatSun 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Davidson College, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson.

Material Matters: Water, Pigment and Light (Through October 7)

William Cordova: Ceiba: Reconsidering Ephemeral Spaces (Through October 7)

Cordova explores topics implicative of transcultural migration through a multimedia installation centered around Fort Mose in St. Augustine, Florida, an area founded in 1739 by runaway African slaves and Native Americans fleeing British persecution. Just over two decades later, in 1763, the group relocated to Ceiba Mocha, Mantanzas, Cuba.

Cordova’s exhibition, comprised

of reclaimed ephemera, film, photography, sound and more, links these early migrations with the movement of more than 80 Asian, Black and Latinos from America to Cuba between 1968 and 1971 — a time typically associated with Cuban exile into the U.S.

and found text from government documents, literary journals and historical records, Bethany Collins’ exhibition presents evocative works on paper, altered books, and installation that explore the relationship between race and language.

Seeing/Saying: Images and Words (October 20-December 9) Seeing/Saying: Images and Words

Mooresville Arts

assembles important contemporary works from 18 artists (Shimon Attie, John Baldessari, Mark Bradford, Cris Bruch, Andrea Eis, Teresita Fernández, Howard Finster, Christian Marclay, Shirin Neshat, Dennis Oppenheim, Susan Harbage Page, José Parlá, Dan Perjovschi, Raymond Pettibon, Santiago Sierra, Hank Willis Thomas and David Wojnarowicz) that play upon and experiment with words and images, inviting us to question the image-word divide, and reminding us of our current saturation — digitally and materially — in images with words.

Bethany Collins: In Evidence (October 20-December 9) Using

educational materials such as erasers, graphite, old dictionaries,

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Mooresville Arts is located at Depot Gallery, 103 West Center Avenue, Mooresville.

34th Annual Artoberfest (October 4-November 3) Enjoy

juried art from all across the region at this annual exhibit.

American Watercolor Society’s Travel Exhibit (November 10-December 30) The American

Watercolor Society is a nonprofit membership organization that began in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor painting in America. Each year the Society holds a juried exhibition of watercolors from artists throughout the world.

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From 1972 until 1976, Herb Jackson, Davidson College professor emeritus, initiated and hosted a landmark exhibition, The Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition.

During those five years, artists from around the country shipped thousands of works of art to Davidson College to be juried by acclaimed artists and curators.

Artists vied for a spot on the gallery walls and for awards, which included the purchase of works for the college’s Permanent Art Collection.

The series of exhibitions, and subsequent subset of the Permanent Collection, provide a glimpse into drawing and printmaking techniques and styles at the time.

In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the last Davidson National, and in the spirit of this exhibition, the Van Every/Smith Galleries present Making Marks: Water, Pigment, and Light, featuring works from eight artists from across the United States (Nancy Baker, Matthew Brandt, William Cordova, Chris Duncan, Selena Kimball, Lavar Munroe, Liz Nielsen and Shoshanna Weinberger).

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umor has it the phrase “falling in love” can be traced back to the early 1400s. The term is closely tied to another one, “head over heels,” and represents that magical, “I can barely eat!” time when you become enthralled with someone, seemingly with no effort. Once the falling in love has occurred — and better yet, found a happy landing zone — what better time to make it permanent with a storybook wedding than the season of fall itself?

Colors of the season This season, weddings are rustic, gilded, accessorized in tones of burgundy, plum and velvety blue, oftentimes set in the beautiful outdoors.

The sky is the limit for brides.

For dresses, they’re choosing princess-perfect dresses featuring lace overlays, bared shoulders, plenty of sparkle and a variety of lengths.

Blacklion’s Nita Emory says fall is the perfect time for a storybook wedding and it doesn’t take elaborate effort to create a memorable day. “The

main elements needed on your big day are a beautiful venue, a rich color palette, great food, a fabulous guest list and most importantly, love,” Emory says.

This season, weddings are showcasing a blend of traditional and decorative elements, with unexpected accents. Calligraphy is trending.

Pastels and jewel tones mixed with fresh-picked florals are also hot. “In our opinion, simplicity is key,” she says. “It’s all about the bride and groom creating a day that friends and family will remember forever.”

Blacklion’s two locations, in Huntersville and Charlotte, offer a collection of items that are helpful for both brides and wedding planners. Consider Blacklion’s custom monogramming and engraving options, plus furniture, home accents, jewelry, crystal and more for gifts.

“Timeless gifts include crystal items, cake plates, Christmas ornaments, beautiful trays and serving pieces, great kitchen and cooking-inspired items, wine glasses, champagne flutes, and engraved items you will keep forever,” Emory says.

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Massage Heights’ owner Kristy Serdinsky says the first thing all brides-to-be should do is relax. The best way to do that?

Commit to a monthly massage six months ahead of the big day.

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not cause redness, breakouts or irritation,” she says. “And the week of — Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate!”

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Savvy Salon & Day Spa’s owner Pat Helmandollar knows exactly what’s on trend for wedding-day makeup and hair.

For fall, she says chignons are popular, as are braids. “They can be loose or tightly done,” she says. “Braids are being incorporated everywhere.”

When it comes to makeup, natural and dewy

is in. Helmandollar says, “Lots of brides are resorting to contouring. For drama, cat eyeliner is still good, and I always love those artificial lashes to give the eye that extra pop.”

Helmandollar suggests brides create a planning board to track important details, and even pretend the wedding is two weeks earlier than it is to make sure everything is handled before the big day.

She suggests brides do a trial run on hair and makeup,

and wax in advance to ensure delicate skin isn’t red or angry the day of. Airbrush tans are best done five days in advance, and again the day before the event.

Lastly, beware of falling in love with styles in magazines or online without trying it first.

“Oftentimes, brides-to-be pick out a photo online and want that,” says Helmandollar. “Sometimes their hair won’t do that. Other times, it doesn’t look good on them. A trial run is a must.”

says Meagan Kowalski, director of marketing for Iredell Health System, located in Statesville.

“This program is different than other weight loss programs,” says Yvette Pellegrino, MD, FAAFP, who runs the program.

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“This is a comprehensive weight-loss program that teaches lifestyle changes and incorporates the expertise of a physician, exercise physiologist, registered dietician, wellness nurses and many others to help individuals achieve better health,”

Savory Moments offers catering in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area and beyond, and the company is the preferred onsite caterer for Magnolia Woods Events in Huntersville.

Krista Locklear, wedding consultant for Magnolia Woods, says the main person you need to please at your

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Formal sit-down dinners and buffet-style options are popular reception options, but when it comes to price, sit-down dinners can be more expensive — namely because the number of staff members needed will jump significantly for a formal dinner. Buffet-style dinners can be a bit less expensive, but equally enjoyable.

“With Savory Moments, our staff will serve your food from

NorthStone Country Club specializes in on-site ceremonies and receptions, and holds one event per day, which means no time restrictions. The club offers full-service catering on-site with complimentary tastings and an in-house coordinator.

Bowers has advice for brides booking a fall wedding. “Make sure your ceremony time is early enough to get outdoor pictures taken afterward,” she says. “The sun sets pretty early in the late September-October wedding season, even before the time change.” She also suggests booking your wedding date in conjunction with a holiday to give guests an extra travel day; consider Labor Day, Columbus Day, even Veterans Day. Are you looking for a waterfront venue? A scenic lake sunset? Or a rustic venue in a rural location for your perfect fall wedding? When it comes to a gorgeous backdrop for your lakeside wedding, contact Visit Lake Norman, the official visitor’s center of Lake Norman.

Visit Lake Norman offers a wedding venue guide to help you select the perfect venue.

After choosing the place, experts at Visit Lake Norman can help make accommodations

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wedding reception might not be who you think.

“Are you ready for this?

First and foremost, you should consider what you like to eat,” Locklear says. “Every aspect of your wedding should be about what you like as a couple — and the food is no exception to that.

This day is not about your guests and what they want [sorry, Aunt Mary], but about what showcases you two as a couple.”

the buffet line to ensure everyone is taking what they are allotted,” she explains. “We never want you to stress about the quantity of food at your reception, and this is one way that we can help take that stress away.”

Want to have a little fun, prewedding? For $50, you and a few guests can embark on a foodtasting adventure with Savory Moments. “Choose options from our menu and come in to enjoy them,” Locklear says. “If you decide to book with us after your tasting, then the fee goes toward your total.”

Amy Bowers, with NorthStone Country Club, says the latest trend for fall is blending metallic looks. “Mixing in gold, brass with rose gold and silver is very popular this year,” she says. “Accenting these metals with dark colors, such as burgundy, plum and navy is a gorgeous fall look.”

Trending food choices include creative food and beverage stations, such as s’mores stations, specialty coffee bars or craft beer bars. She suggests offering a seasonal beer as a signature drink.

“I think a pumpkin-spiced beer with a cinnamon-sugar rim would be awesome to butler pass during the cocktail hour,” Bowers says.

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“Make sure to ask about Visit Lake Norman’s ‘Say I Do’ promotion,” says Ciara Waldron.

“You will be entered to win a two-night complimentary hotel stay and $100 VISA gift card if accommodation services are used.”

Stephanie Crisco of The Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville says the gilded look is still golden for fall. “You are going to see gold, gold and more gold, as well as rustic chic style,” she says.

The Charles Mack Citizen Center specializes in outdoor wedding ceremonies and custom packages for wedding receptions that fit any size wedding and budget. When selecting the location of their wedding and/or reception, Crisco says brides should carefully weigh their options.

“While budget is generally at the top of the list of considerations when choosing a venue, brides should also take into account the level of service and amenities included or offered,” she says. “When selecting your venue, consider if it will make your wedding planning process run smoothly, or if it will just create obstacles down the road. Choose a place that you feel fits you best.”

When planning your food choices for a fall wedding, Langtree Catering & Events and Soluna Cafe & Bakery, Wine & Dessert Bar has a variety of options. If you are looking for a fun, trendy touch to add to your

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event, Sous Chef Alexander says brides should think small.

“The essence of small plates and small bites is a very popular trend,” he says. “Another trend is using elegant china plates on a set table with a buffet instead of a sitdown dinner. This gives the event a formal look and feel, without the extra cost of a full-plated meal and tons of servers. It’s the perfect mix of both worlds.”

Langtree Catering offers full catering and beverage services, plus event planning and coordination, private chef services, and on-site private dining and events at SoLuna Cafe.

The company offers a variety of chefs with expertise in a range of cuisine specialties. “We can pretty much prepare everything from barbecue to catered fine dining, to Southern to Americana to Latin to Asian and more,” says Sous Chef Alexander.

Above all, Sous Chef Alexander says the perfect storybook wedding includes an outdoor venue, which ties in perfectly with the ever-popular rustic trend. “Then follow up with great appetizers and food,” he says.

The details

Kristen Greer, owner of Salice Boutique in Mooresville and

downtown Statesville, says style is not to be forgotten when it comes to outfitting the men in the wedding party. “Tux trends this year are a more custom cut,” she says. “Our classic slim-fit tuxes are all the rage, as well as our shabby chic tan suits and classic black sophisticated tuxes.”

Greer encourages brides to avoid putting too much pressure on themselves. “Make time for yourself and don’t stress,” she says. “Let people help you and take the load off.”

Rich Sampson, owner of the Great Frame Up, specializes in custom-framing photos and items that can be passed down through generations.

“Framing wedding photos and mementos from your special day is a wonderful way to hold onto those memories for a lifetime,” he says. “One of our favorite customers recently brought us his bride’s gown to frame as an anniversary gift for her. It turned out beautifully. They were so pleased with the result that they’ve had us frame his tux. Both are now displayed in their home.”

Sampson has framed a variety of different wedding-related items over the years, including wedding invitations, place-card holders from receptions, and

other memorabilia. He suggests incorporating your wedding colors into your frame. For brides, mat borders can be wrapped in fabric that mimics the style and texture of her dress, and frame mouldings tie everything together.

“Some of our customers have asked us to frame one of their engagement photos for display at their wedding reception, using a wide border on which friends and family members can write their best wishes,” Sampson says.

“We frame the photo with the mat in front of the glass. After the reception, they bring it back so we can put the mat under the glass and complete the framing.”

After the wedding is perfectly wrapped up and the cake has been cut, it’s time for gifts.

When looking for ideas for the perfect present, consider a visit to the Wooden Stone Gallery in Davidson. The one-of-a-kind gallery offers a gorgeous collection of timeless, handcrafted gifts.

“We carry many timeless gifts for fall weddings, such as beautiful, hand-crafted pottery chip and dip platters, bread and oil plates, bacon cookers, and serving platters and bowls,” says Evalyn Crawford of Wooden Stone. “You will also find hand-blown vases, cutting boards, wooden utensils, lamps, clocks, garden art, coat racks and furniture made from almost anything.”

Crawford says brides should carefully create gift registries that include a variety of items.

“When creating a perfect ‘want list,’ be sure to add a wide variety of items, one-of-a-kind accent pieces, as well as those items you use every day,” she says. “Be unique and choose a handmade pattern for your place settings.

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f course the dress is the main fashion concern when a bride-to-be begins planning her wedding, but it’s also important to have the right outfits for the other events that go along with saying “I do.”

Phaedra Pistone, owner of Classic Bride & Formals in Cornelius says she had her outfits picked out for her wedding before she selected music for the ceremony. “Most brides are looking for fashion forward, outof-the-box outfits,” she says. “They are wearing ivory outfits or color coordinating with their wedding colors. The look is elegant, glam.”

Pistone adds that types of clothing that don’t need ironing or dry cleaning are good choices.

“Everyone wants ready wear that fits, looks good and you can put it on and go,” she says. “Brides want affordable, cute, trendy outfits without spending a lot.”

We asked Anna Alessi, LKN's top model for 2016, to model some outfits for your trousseau. Enjoy!

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1. Romper by Elan, $68; Bra by Hanky Panky, $72 — Luna’s at the Lake, 19732 One Norman Boulevard, Suite 340, Cornelius, look for Luna’s on Facebook; Schutz (Herminia style) shoes, $220; necklace, $40 — Blonde Faith at Luna’s at the Lake, 19732 One Norman Boulevard, Suite 340, Cornelius, look for Blonde Faith on Facebook 2. White Trina Turk Jumpsuit, $388; Tory Burch shoulder bag, $295; necklace by Monkee’s Jewelry, $40; Sacha London shoes, $159 — Monkee’s of Lake Norman, 624 Jetton Street, Davidson and 106-A South Main Street, Davidson, www.monkeesoflakenorman.com.

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Special Thanks 3. CSW blue cut-out dress, $104; gold tassel necklace, $34; Nicole (Tallulah style) gold shoes, $135 — Mainstream Boutique, 126 Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville, www.mooresville.mainstreamboutique.com.

4. Cold shoulder bell sleeve top by Sage, $50; AG jeans, $235; earrings, $55; wristband clutch, $100; Sea Urchin Spines necklace, $120 — Uniquities, Birkdale Village, www.uniquities.com.

Special thanks to esthetician Michelle (Shelly) Edwards of Savvy Salon & Day Spa (20430 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.savvysalonanddayspa.com) for make-up.

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Top, The guests held sparklers as the couple made their getaway. Above, Lauren Byrd found her wedding dress at a boutique in West Virginia.

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n the April issue of CURRENTS (page 57), we ran a story about the upcoming wedding of Lauren Robinson and Alex Byrd. We’re happy to report that the young couple married on June 25 as planned at The Willow Creek Inn in nearby Vale.

A clear day with temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s served as the backdrop to the Byrd’s fairytale wedding.

“Having the wedding later in the evening was key because it allowed the sun to go down below the trees, creating shade for the guests during the ceremony,” recalls Lauren.

However, the biggest surprise, and perhaps the most memorable moment, was completely unplanned. “When I was walking down the aisle, my veil was pulled out of my hair because it got caught on a nail sticking up from the wooden porch. It was right when I got to where everyone was sitting,

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Despite a literal snag with her veil on the way down the aisle, Lauren and Alex Byrd had a wonderful wedding.

Below, for the pre-ceremony cocktail hour the guests were served Lake Norman Sunsets and Hoppily Ever After Beer.

so it was a little embarrassing. Luckily I found a little bit of some quick wit by yelling down the aisle to my groom, ‘I’ll get there one day, babe,’ and had my high school girlfriend place my veil back in my hair. Alex was such a good sport and replied, ‘I’ll be waiting right here.’

It turned out to be pretty funny, and thank goodness all of our friends and family laughed.”

The bride’s favorite part of the day occurred when they were standing at the altar and looking out at everyone who came to support them. “There have never been so many people I have cared so deeply about in one spot. It was such an amazing feeling to know how loved we were,” says Lauren.

“We also got really good feedback on our pre-ceremony cocktail hour. Everyone loved our “Lake Norman Sunset” (bride’s drink) and the “Hoppily Ever After Beer” (groom’s drink). They all thought it was so cool that they could take their drinks to the ceremony — especially since it was a warm summer day, and the refreshments were nice and cold.”

As far as advice to future brides-to-be, Lauren has a couple of pointers. First, brides and mothers of the bride should delegate as much as possible. And two, don’t steam your own wedding dress after getting your hair done, as it will make it go flat.

But as much planning and preparation that went into making their special day perfect, Lauren thinks their good fortune might be linked to something else.

“I am attributing our perfect wedding day to the bourbon we buried a couple weeks before the wedding. There is an old southern folklore [tradition] that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at your venue on a day that you would want to get married weather wise, then when you dig it up on your wedding day, it will bring you the weather you desired,” she explains. “It worked for us, so I’d recommend it to other couples who are getting married at an outdoor venue. We weren’t taking any chances.”

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A Mooresville renovation brings the outside in

by Lori K. Tate | photography by Ken Noblezada

Arches and curves are echoed throughout an extensive renovation of a Mooresville lakeside home. The expansive terrace serves as the perfect setting for entertaining family

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t began with a patio renovation. A Mooresville couple wanted to turn their wooden patio into a two-level terrace overlooking Lake Norman. But like most renovations, one thing led to another, and the renovation soon absorbed much of the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first floor, resulting in a fresh makeover that makes entertaining a breeze.

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With the help of Tom Moore and Terry Connarn of Charlotte's Architectvs, as well as PS West Construction Company and Lori Savio of Ambiance Interiors, the terrace allows for various group seatings, all the while

Espresso brick was laid

by Alward Masonry Contractors of Rockwell.

Statesville Brick Company custom made the brick to match the existing brick of the

Brick by brick The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, bought their lakeside home in 2000, but the house was built in the early 1980s. For their renovation, they enlisted the help of Tom Moore and Terry Connarn of Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architectvs, as well as PS West Construction Company of Statesville. Together, the team created an elegant curved terrace that allows for various group seatings, all the while taking in breathtaking views of Lake Norman.

Lori Savio of Ambiance Interiors, based at The Shoppes at Home, Heart & Soul in Cornelius, led the aesthetics efforts by helping the couple select fabric for outdoor furniture they already had. In the TV area, a large curved couch and sideboard of woven fiberglass allows for plenty of seating for watching a Panthers away game on a crisp fall day.

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same material sit center stage, allowing for the optimal view the water. On the other side of the terrace, a seating area of cypress wood furniture complemented with custom light teal upholstery beckons for reading and conversation. The beadboard ceiling takes inspiration from Charleston, South Carolina homes, as it is painted in Sherwin Williams Sky High Blue.

Classic white columns and exquisite molding detail punctuate the espresso brick that was carefully laid by Alward Masonry Contractors of Rockwell.

Statesville Brick Company custom made the brick to match the existing exterior of the Englishstyle home. The result is a rich space that welcomes family and friends, as it expands the entertaining capacity of the home.

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Two great names have joined forces under one family.

Inside, the curved windows of the kitchen seamlessly echo the curve of the terrace, allowing the view of the lake to spill inside. Savio highlighted the natural color scheme (light blues, greens and grays) of the lake in the interior to create a fresh and open space.

The enlarged kitchen configuration involves two large curved islands crowned

with Delicatus White Granite in the center of the space. One island faces the lake, while the other faces the interior of the home. The island facing the lake includes the kitchen sink, so dishwashing in this house is a joy. Custom cabinetry in a dark espresso contrasts with the home’s original oak hardwoods, which have been lightened.

Eight mahogany barstools with linen upholstery and nailhead trim from Frontgate complement the space, while two smaller islands flank the main kitchen area. One is a coffee bar, while the other features a pantry and desk area. In the middle of these two islands is a lake-inspired mural by artist Dale Barattini of York, South Carolina. The mural is painted on an arched half-door that opens to the electrical wirings for the home.

To the side of the open kitchen, a sitting area features two original paintings of herons

by Barattini. Herons were highlighted because many of these birds make their home on a nearby island and frequently visit the couple’s dock. The vertical paintings flank the marble-detailed fireplace, which also features a curved television hanging above the mantel.

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In the dining room, light apricot walls were painted over in Sherwin Williams’ Rainwashed to cool the space. Gold curtain panels that were previously hanging in the dining room

balance out an oversized photograph of a heron by nature photographer Wink Gaines of Hickory.

The renovation has made the couple love their lakeside home even more.

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On the other side of the kitchen is the breakfast area, where a large picture window offers more views.

An antique table from France sits under a brushed nickel chandelier from Italy. The curves of the chandelier flow into the architectural design of the home, as does

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Music on Main (September 2) The legendary Band of Oz performs beach music.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Town Hall lawn, 413 N. Main Street, Downtown Mooresville, 704.663.7026, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green (September 4 and 18) Davidson native Rusty Knox Band plays Americana on September 4. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble performs classical and jazz favorites on September 18. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Davidson Village Green, www.concertsonthegreen.com.

Poisoned Dwarf (September 18) Irish flute, whistle, guitar, Scottish Small-Pipes, banjo, a variety of percussion instruments (including bones and bodhran), accordion, and of course, fiddle are all brought to the dance for Williamsburg-based Poisoned Dwarf Irish traditional music performances. 3 p.m. General admission $15, students and young adults under 25 $10, seniors (62+)$10, children under 12 free. Music at St. Alban’s, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www. musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Lake Norman Big Band (September 19) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9

William Fried, Piano: Debussy’s Preludes (September 25) Davidson Artist Associate in Piano William Fried has received critical acclaim internationally for his interpretations of French repertoire; in this performance he plays Debussy’s Preludes in their entirety. 3 p.m. Free.

Davidson College, Tyler-Tallman Hall, www.davidson.edu.

Excursion Al Aur — Southern Exposure (September 29) As a part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Davidson College Student Orchestra presents a festive concert of Latin American music, featuring the works of Piazzolla, Ginastera, Moncayo, Lecuona and more.

7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College, 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, www.davidson.edu.

Emile Pandolfi & Dana Russell (October 1) Emile Pandolfi is a highly regarded performer known for his mesmerizing live shows and sophistication as an artist. Presented by Performing Arts Live of Iredell. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, students $12 plus 6.75 percent sales tax. Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 North Center Street, Statesville,

www.PALofIredell.com.

EVENTS

Revolutionary War Reenactment (September 3-4) The annual American Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment will include a number of timed and ongoing demos and talks including weapons demos, artillery demos, uniform talks, cooking demos, life in the Army, drill and much more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices TBA. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Downtown Uncorked & Artsy (September 9) Enjoy an art walk, a wine tasting and music by the Lake Norman Orchestra. The art walk and Lake Norman Orchestra

‘Tawba Walk Arts and Music Festival (September 17) Attracting more than 5,000 people, this festival features food, art and live music in Old Town Cornelius. 2-8 p.m. Free. Oak Street Mill, Old Town Cornelius, look for Bella Love on Facebook.

2016 Rural Hill Maize Maze (September 10-November 6) Get lost in this giant seven-acre corn maze featuring more than two miles of interconnecting paths, one of the largest in the Southeast. Traverse the maze in the dark during Family Friendly Friday Night Mazes. Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; September 23-24 and 30 night maze 6:30-9 p.m. $11; day maze ages 5-12 $8; night maze ages13 and up $16; night maze ages 5-12 $11.

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

Festival of Food Trucks (September 17) Feast on gourmet fare from a bunch of food trucks in Downtown Mooresville.

5-8:30 p.m. North Main Street (between Moore Ave & Iredell Ave) from 5-8:30pm. Main Street from Moore Ave to Iredell Ave will be closed for the event so bring a chair, hang out in the street and stay a while. www. downtownmooresville.com.

The 7th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off (September 24) Taste more chili than ever before, wash it down with a cold beer or glass of wine and rock out to the live music of Back Road. This is one of the tastiest competitions around. The event is hosted by The Rotary Clubs of Mooresville, Mooresville-Lake Norman, Top of the Lake and Troutman. 4-9 p.m. $10.

Mooreville Town Square, 227 Williamson Road, Mooresville, www.thegreatchilicookoff.com.

FILM

Warehouse Cinema (September 30, October 1-2) This documentary follows the fierce 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey in which the Cory Booker attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James. It explores the dirty politics facing a newcomer trying to unseat an incumbent supported by established interests.

The director, Marshall Curry, grew up in Charlotte. Fri and Sat 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun

Me Time

2:30 p.m. $9.25, $5 students plus tax; call for reservations.

Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, 704.996.7724, www.studioccinema.com.

GALLERIES

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions. 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 Various exhibitions. 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.

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, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Material Matters: Water, Pigment and Light.

Through October 7. William

Cordova: Ceiba: Reconsidering Ephemeral Spaces

Through October 7. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main S, wtreet, Davidsonww. davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

MONTHLY EVENTS

Lunch in the Lot (every Friday) Feast from a food truck in Old Town Cornelius at Oak Street Mill. Tables and chairs are set up at Kadi Fit so you can enjoy your lunch with friends.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Look for Old Town Cornelius on Facebook.

Huntersville Growers Market (Every Saturday) Come for fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan breads, delicious cakes and homemade cupcakes, jams and jellies, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and more. 8 a.m.noon. Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Road, Huntersville, www.huntersville.org.

Town of Mooresville Farmers Market (Every Saturday) This market features local produce, meats, eggs and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Liberty Park, Mooresville, www. downtownmooresville.com.

SPORTS

Davidson College Men’s Soccer Get ready for some great action on the pitch. UNC Asheville (September 9, 7:30 p.m.), Appalachian State (September 24, 6 p.m.), Wake Forest (September 27, 7 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Soccer Check out some great soccer in your own back yard. East Tennessee State (September 1, 7 p.m.), Marist (September 9, 5:30 p.m.), Davidson College, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (September 9-24) It’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? Produced by Warehouse Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices and times TBA. Warehouse PAC, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius. www.warehousepac.com

The Second City Presents: Free Speech (While Supplies Last) (September 24) Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater returns to Davidson with this irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity. This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City stars such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan Michael Key, as well as brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold out shows in Chicago and Toronto. 8 p.m. Price TBA. Duke Family Performance Center, Davidson College, www. davidson.edu.

Over the River and Through the Woods (September 29-October 16) Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job, which would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. Presented by Davidson Community Players. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18 and students $12 — add $3 to door tickets. Armour

Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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The Envoys (September 18) The Envoys feature a unique style of gospel music — rich fourpart harmony and amazing vocal arrangements that appeal to all ages. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors (65 and above) and students $10, children under 12 free. Alexander Community Concert Series, The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249, spbtlkate@yahoo.com.

Mike Dowling (September 25) When the late, great Vassar Clements heard Mike continues to write and record from his Wyoming retreat and maintains a busy tour schedule performing and teaching throughout the world. 7 p.m. $15, $10 seniors/ students (includes wine and cheese reception). Saint Patrick’s, 164 Fairview Road, Mooresville, www.welcomestpat.org.

performances are free. The wine tasting is a ticketed event ($25), and tickets can be purchased from Downtown Mooresville businesses. All tickets include a souvenir wine glass and tastings at 11 locations. 6-9 p.m.

Downtown Mooresville, www. downtownmooresville.com.

Family Fun

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Don Adler (September 11) Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” that has led to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar — the “Don Alder G4” model. 7 p.m. $15, $10 seniors/students (includes wine and cheese reception). Saint Patrick’s, 164 Fairview Road, Mooresville, www.welcomestpat.org.

p.m. $20 cover (includes buffet dinner). Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant at George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org.

Girls’ Night Out

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Lori's Larks

Open Mic, Open Mind Editor Lori K. Tate checks out live music in Old Town Cornelius

by Lori K. Tate photography by My Creative Team, Inc. WHEN I HEAR THE TERM “OPEN MIC NIGHT,” I IMMEDIATELY THINK OF PHOEBE FROM FRIENDS SINGING SMELLY CAT. Though I

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loved Lisa Kudrow’s character, and, as a cat person, I connected with her famous song on many levels, I understood that she wasn’t the greatest singer.

So when I headed out for Bella Love’s Open Mic Night in Old Town Cornelius, I had no idea what to expect. Would I have to endure someone’s personal rendition of Stairway to Heaven off-key, or would I be blown away? Lucky for me, it was the latter.

Our editorial intern, Lauren Westbrook, and I met at Open Mic Night, which is held the first and third Thursday of every month at Kadi Fit at 8 p.m. After we paid our $5 admission fee, $3 for performers, we grabbed a table with two stools and settled in for the evening.

Kadi Fit is housed in a renovated space in Oak Street Mill, and it has an artsy, hip vibe that makes you think you’re in an underground club buried in a big city.

There’s even a cool British flag painted on the ceiling above the stage.

The crowd (which reached about 60 by 9 p.m.) was filled with all ages, including some well-behaved children. Beer, wine, soft drinks

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Photography courtesy of Lori K. Tate

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CURRENTS' intern Lauren Westbrook and Editor Lori K. Tate.

Left, 9-year-old Emerson Carter of Huntersville. Right, singer/songwriter Daniel Gurley.

and water, along with candy and chips were for sale at the bar, and a lady from Jimmy John’s walked around selling fresh subs.

About 15 minutes after our arrival, an emcee named Clyde introduced the first act, Daniel Gurley on guitar. His performance immediately put my Smelly Cat fears aside, as I realized the folks that perform at this particular open mic night know what they’re doing.

Next up was 9-year-old Emerson Carter of Huntersville who covered a song by The Lumineers and also performed an original titled Why Me. This singer, songwriter, guitar player is going places, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all to hear her on the radio one day. The talent kept coming, and that’s why Bella Love’s Open Mic Night has been around since the fall of 2012.

Case Warnemunde, founder and CEO of Bella Love, Inc. (a physical social network based in Cornelius), says the event attracts 15 to 20 acts for each performance. “The audience is engaged and supportive, we have spectators and performers from all age groups, and the production quality is

second to none,” says Warnemunde. “The diversity of talent that comes through the doors at Open Mic is truly what has made the event so special over the years. We have seen everything from songwriters and bands, to poets, rappers, comedians, dance performances and even live speed painters.”

After a few more acts, I had to head home so I could say goodnight to my children, but Lauren stayed on to watch speed painter Shane Manier create a portrait of a performer. She also saw a teenage band called Chosen Rejects perform. They’re supposedly about to release a CD. She enjoyed the evening just as much as I did.

“It’s amazing just how much talent we have right here in our back yards,” says Warnemunde. I couldn’t agree more. ella Love’s Open Mic Night B Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 8 p.m.

Kadi Fit, 19725 Oak Street, Unit 3 Look for Bella Love, Inc. on Facebook Performers should e-mail info@bellalove.com for more information.