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Contents October 2016 vol. 9 No. 10

20 Game Changers Lisa Piatt merged her talents by opening Experimac

21 Thoughts from the Man Cave Goblins, gourds and gazillions of lights

23 Doing Good Norma Harris believes in second chances

31 Navigators Melissa Ohlman-Roberge inspires and challenges with ArtSpace

Movers, shakers and more at the lake a perfect mix

12 Fun at fall festivals 14 Three designers share their hopes for Market

18 The Never Forget 9/11 Monument Dedication

Dine + Wine

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

26 The Galley with

69 At the Lake A month of things to

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72 Lori’s Larks Lori K. Tate flaunts her flower power

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11 Greta McCoy created

35 Game On Tee time at Mooresville Golf Club

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42 T rends + Style

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29 On Tap

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30 In the Kitchen

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52 Dwellings

An idyllic setting for a family in Denver

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62 Renovate

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As a self-declared home design junkie, I get as much excitement from watching a house being torn down to its studs and completely rebuilt as most folks do watching a playoff game. There’s something about salvaging a bit of the past to build a better future that inspires and invigorates me to no end.

Lucky for me, my Aunt Martha and Uncle Bob are doing an extensive renovation to the family lake house around the corner from our home.

Every morning and evening, I drive or walk by to see what the construction workers accomplished that day. Though it’s painful to watch during the demolition stage because it feels like the house will never be livable in again, I flash forward to the blueprints of the new house, and I become giddy.

While plenty of people remodel lake houses, this isn’t just any lake house. Built in 1972, the same year in which I was built, what is known as the CBS House was one of the first in our neighborhood and proudly touted a Pizza Hut roof until two months ago. My husband and his parents initially lived in the house, and when they decided to move to another house down the street in 1980, my husband’s grandfather (Daddy Tate) bought it for his three daughters, whose married names were Cackowski, Benson and Spettel — hence the name CBS. Daddy Tate’s thought was

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that having a central location where everyone could gather would keep the family close, and it did exactly that. For decades, family members visited the CBS House from around the world to enjoy sloppy joe dinners, Trivial Pursuit matches and stunning sunsets. During visits, cousins taught each other how to waterski, devoured ice cream at Carolina Cones, snuggled on the hammock, watched plenty of movies on VHS and grew as close as siblings.

Two years ago, Aunt Martha and Uncle Bob bought out the other two sisters’ shares of the house so they could retire on the shores of Lake Norman.

Though it’s time for a new chapter for the CBS House, as one sister has passed away and the other is in her 80s and enjoys traveling the world, it’s hard to let go of the wood paneling and the horoscopeinspired cabinet knobs. Saying farewell to the past is difficult, not to mention emotional.

Regardless of the pits in our stomachs as we watch another dumpster roll away with remnants of the CBS House, we know that renovating the house ensures its future for our family. Soon my aunt and uncle will move here full time from Virginia, and we’ll be able to have more family dinners and even more game nights. And their children and grandchildren will visit more often, a perpetuation of Daddy Tate’s vision two generations later.

While it will be wonderful for my aunt and uncle to have an updated kitchen (Uncle Bob is the best cook I know, aside from my mother-in-law), it’s still the CBS House. It still has the same breathtaking views at the end of the day. It still has the pine trees that provide needles for our shrubbery every fall. And it still has the wild rose bush that renders gorgeous blooms without a soul taking care of it. But more importantly, it will still be a place for the Tate family to gather. Because no matter how beautiful a home is, if the people who live and visit there don’t enjoy each other’s company, it might as well be a cardboard box.

So I’ll keep checking the renovation’s progress every day, knowing that the CBS House isn’t going away, it’s just getting dressed up for the next era.

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Huntersville’s Greta McCoy created Hudson & Lee Honey Simple Syrup, a preservative-free and gluten-free syrup.

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After having kids, Huntersville resident Greta McCoy and her husband, Brett, tried to be more mindful about eating healthy. This included using honey as a syrup when mixing cocktails at home as a replacement for sugar.

“People would ask about what was in the drinks and say, ‘this tastes different, but good,’ ” remembers Greta. She began wondering if there was a market for a simple syrup product, and when she learned there was nothing like her syrup being sold, a product idea began to bloom.

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But developing the product took some time. For about a year and half, Greta researched how to make a syrup with honey that didn’t include preservatives. She visited universities and discussed her idea with food scientists. Finally, she found that using natural preservatives such as apple cider vinegar and lemon juice would help keep the product shelf stable, and even had a fermentologist at Appalachian State University test the syrup to make sure it didn’t grow mold. The McCoys played around with the name for the product and decided that using the middle names of their two sons matched the feel of the product perfectly.

Hudson & Lee Honey Simple Syrup’s website features a variety of drink recipes, such as a Mint Mojito and a Perfect Citrus Margarita that you can create using the syrup. And orders placed online include four complimentary drink recipe cards.

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Check out these Lake Norman-area festivals Rescue Ranch’s Barnyard Corn Maze (Through October) Rescue Ranch’s nine-acre corn maze boasts a barnyard design featuring one of the ranch’s most popular ambassadors — a cow. The maze is lighted, so you can enjoy it during the evening.

Thu, Fri and Sat 6-10 p.m. This is part of the Rescue Fall Fun Days, which takes place every Saturday in October from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

All profits go to Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded by Krissie Newman and her husband, NASCAR driver Ryan Newman. The 87-acre facility offers school, Scout and camp programs, birthday parties and private tours, which promote humane education through hands-on learning. Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, www.rescueranch.com.

2016 Rural Hill Maize Maze (Through November 6) Get lost in our 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. Bring your own flashlight, there’s even

music and bonfires (weather permitting). The whole of Rural Hill’s 265 acres is available during maze hours. You can take a hayride around the farm, play a round of corn-hole, explore the historic site, play in the mini-mazes, have a picnic, hike the trails, pick a pumpkin and more.

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.

16th Annual All American Dog Show (October 1) This is one of Cornelius PARC’s most popular events of the year. The All American Dog Show features a Shelter Strut Kick-Off Parade and contest, plus concessions and children’s activities. On-site registration is $8 per dog. Registration fee includes entry into two contests, plus the All American Dog contest. Additional contests are: Best Dressed, Best Kisser, Best Trick (Amateur), Best “Puppy Dog” Eyes, Most EarResistible Ears, Best Coat (Natural), Cutest Puppy (Under 1 year), Cutest Senior (7+ years), Best Spots, and Most Unique Tail. Registration: 4 p.m., Shelter Strut Kick-Off Parade: 4:45 p.m.; Contest: 5 p.m. Bailey Road Park Track & Field, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

4th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival (October 15) This annual family friendly event features local craft breweries, food trucks, a kid’s zone and live music from local bands. 4-9 p.m. Bailey Road Park, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Festival of Food Trucks (October 15) Feast on gourmet fare from a bunch of food trucks in Downtown Mooresville. 5-8:30 p.m. North Main Street (between Moore Ave. and Iredell Ave.) from 5-8:30pm.

Main Street from Moore Avenue to Iredell Avenue will be closed for the event so bring a chair, hang out in the street and stay a while. www. downtownmooresville.com.

Huntersville United Methodist Community Extravaganza (October 22) The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast ($6 per person). Next on the agenda is a car show at 8 a.m. ($20 per person).

Vendor sales begin at 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Children’s activities include games, a bounce house, trick or treating, and a petting zoo (10 a.m.-noon) with pony rides. Enjoy all this plus a silent auction, barbecue, hot dog lunch, bake sale and live music. All proceeds benefit HUMC missions.

Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, www.humconline.org.

Downtown Mooresville Trick or Treat (October 28) Join a crazy number of kids having a great time in Downtown Mooresville. Businesses hand out candy, dress up and have fun in the heart of Mooresville. 3-5 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Halloween at Cornelius Arts Center (October 29) Drop by with the kids and enjoy trick or treating, Halloweenthemed art activities and great photo opportunities. Trick or treating will take place throughout downtown Cornelius from 2-6 p.m. The

Halloween celebration at Cornelius Arts Center takes place from 3-5 p.m.

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All Hallow’s Eve Family Day Dress in your best Halloween costumes and trick or treat around Latta Plantation.

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Local designers share what they’ll be looking for at High Point Market this month The High Point Market takes place at the end of this month. As furniture makers and home décor vendors descend upon nearby High Point, we asked local designers what they’ll be looking for at Market.

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As a color forecaster for years and a member of CMG (Color Marketing Group), we forecast color and the trends that will match the color forecasted. This year, like many, brings its own challenges with it being an election year. Color leaves us during an election year. So this year at Market, I am looking at how the furniture manufacturers blend the styles of furnishings, the colors they will be showing their goods in and the recreation of repurposing the old to make it new again.

When times get tough, we tend to stay with what we know, which is a very conservative, traditional look in design. The Market is a wonderful place to see how some furniture designers step out of the box, create new pieces that are different, multi-functional and show stoppers.

For me, I go to see the color direction and style changes and any and all trends in

all elements of design. Last Market, lighting was the biggest element in design that dramatically changed — to match and show off the new light bulbs. At the last Market, bold colors in leather and wood painted to match the fabric were big. I also found the updated grandfather clock an interesting twist to what has been considered very traditional.

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For me, it’s a great Market when what you find is the unexpected, and it propels your creative process forward. Open-ended projects suddenly come into focus, and all is right with the world. Attending Market really helps me keep up with trends in lighting, rugs, art and accessories while maintaining balance, with the latest from tried and true lines of quality upholstery and case goods.

And crucial for designers and decorators, we finally get to touch and feel and kick the tires.

Photography by Lisa Crates

Jody Kurtz, owner of Kathyrn Lilly Interiors

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I believe the old saying goes, “If you don’t learn from the past, you’re destined to repeat it,” and Market reveals what we’ve loved, learned and elected to repeat. It’s always remarkable to look for cues from the past to forecast the future in design, like century-old styles being subtly transformed through the use of contemporary fabrics and finishes for a fresh new modern twist.

I particularly love seeing the use of foundational colors — my current obsession being deep green, industrial chandeliers with brass flare, vintage oushak rugs cleverly repurposed, case goods wrapped in gorgeous textures or dramatically lacquered, and one-of-a-kind liveedge tables with uniquely modernized bases.

These hybrid looks add a remarkable touch to any design, creating refreshing spaces that share a stylish and richly layered story.

DAV North Carolina flag car magnets Marnie Donoghue and her family moved to North Carolina from Texas 10 years ago and immediately fell in love with the Lake Norman area’s charm. “We proudly own and wear things that display our hometown,” says Marnie, who recently started Hudson Place Co., a small business that creates the DAV North Carolina flag magnets.

Marnie lives in Davidson with her husband, Tom, and their three sons — Liam (15), Trevor (12) and Jack (9). In fact, Liam designed the DAV North Carolina flag magnet.

“The inspiration to create magnets came from the fact that we couldn’t find them for ourselves,” explains Marnie, “so my family and I decided to start a little business. We get to create products we like, and the process teaches our boys about product design, manufacturing, marketing and selling.”

Marnie says that they’re just getting started, as they have plans to expand on other products focused on home pride.

You can purchase DAV North Carolina flag car magnets in Davidson at The Village Store and Dixieland Clothing Company for $9.99. You can also buy them online at www.hudsonplaceco.com.

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“Lake Norman may seem as fixed a part of the hillsides that enfold it,” the Charlotte Observer editorial read in 1977.

“But it is scarcely older than a high school graduate. … How quickly that new landscape has come to seem natural. Yet, like the youngster the lake still is, it has not yet delivered the impact of which it is capable. That will come.”

When Lake Norman opened in 1963, many predicted major growth. But more than a decade after the lake’s birth, growth had remained slow — increasing only by a cluster of cabins here and a marina there.

Still far north of the growing city of Charlotte and with no

direct expressway access in any direction, the area remained largely rural. Some locals liked it that way, but it wasn’t to last. Plans for the Charlotte-toCanton, Ohio Expressway had been announced as early as the 1960s. Construction delays, though, had held the project up, and the 20-mile stretch from Charlotte to Mooresville became the very last to open.

On nights and weekends after the construction crews had leveled the roadbed, Mooresville teens would sneak their cars onto the entrance ramps and drag race, then find a place to cool off in the water, leaving their cars on the roadside, caked in red clay.

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Metal reinforcement bars lined the highway, ready for the next day’s pour of concrete.

As Pence’s patrol car sped onto the unfinished lanes, a 35-foot section of that rebar pierced the car and Pence’s leg, pinning him to the seat.

Rescuers had to remove the front bench seat and rush Pence, still connected to his seat, to the nearest emergency room. There, it took two hours to remove the piece of metal.

After the interstate opened on New Year’s Eve in 1975, it changed the local perception of distance to Charlotte. What had been a long ordeal on an old country highway, became a 25-minute jaunt. Visits to weekend cabins became more frequent. Day trips to the public access areas increased, too.

All of the sudden, commuting didn’t seem so crazy. The growth would quickly follow.

Chuck McShane is director of research at the Charlotte Chamber and the author of A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps and Ferraris. Contact him at chuckmcshane@gmail.com .

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Never Forget 9/11 Monument Dedication photography by Sharon Simpson

On Sunday, September 11, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Cornelius-Lemley Fire & Rescue Department No. 1 for the dedication of the Never Forget 9/11 Monument. The crowd was filled with Cornelius firefighters and their families, as well as town and state officials, and a delegation of NYFD firefighters. The monument exhibits the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never Forgetâ&#x20AC;? in a host of languages, while the main feature is a steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center Twin Towers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey donated the beam to Cornelius, and it is positioned to face in the direction of New York.

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An Apple for the Teacher LISA PIATT MERGED HER TALENTS BY OPENING EXPERIMAC

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break from teaching high school art to spend her son’s first year at home with him. A year later, she discovered a unique business opportunity, establishing an Experimac store to sell, buy, repair and trade used and pre-owned Apple products and considered the possibility of a whole new future for herself and her family. While going from art teacher to entrepreneur might seem an incredibly divergent career choice, Piatt, whose first career was in graphic design where she used Macs for her work, found that teaching had powerfully prepared her for this next endeavor.

“I learned more about life from teaching than any other job I have had,” say Piatt, 32, who lives in Huntersville with her husband and now 2-year-old son.

“It teaches you management of people, tasks and curriculum. It teaches you deadlines. You are managing your classroom, and your students show the outcome of it. Taking that model into retail, I am managing our staff in a way that they feel successful so our customers can be successful and happy.”

Opened in Huntersville in July 2016, Experimac is not Apple-certified, which means there are no restrictions on how old a product is that they choose to repair or sell. For Piatt, whose prior careers taught her the quality and value of Apple products, this was incredibly

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Personal Lisa Piatt, a former high school art teacher, opened Experimac in Huntersville this past summer.

attractive for investing in the franchise. When she visited another Experimac store in the Ballantyne area, she was sold on the concept.

“I’ve always worked on Macs, and I just know how great they are,” she says. “To see a computer that was just a few years old cost hundreds less and will last for years is really good. Going into that store and seeing the price point of the products and knowing the value of them, that was the moment when it clicked for me.”

Now Piatt uses the technical skills she gained in graphic design and the people skills she gained in teaching to benefit her customers while enjoying how being a small business owner can positively impact

the community and her family.

She has also enjoyed creating systems that allow her team to do its work effectively. Already, Piatt is enjoying the problem solving her business provides to her customers and seeing how their offerings impact students.

“In teaching, all you are doing all day long is helping students with projects or personal problems. Being a little piece of somebody’s past to get them to their future was probably the most rewarding part,” recalls Piatt. “This summer, we had a bunch of people come buy computers for back to school, and knowing they were getting a computer that would last them through college and beyond and be what they need was really cool.”

What’s the best advice you have ever been given? The best way to be a teacher is to be true to yourself and that goes for any job that you are in or in any situation you find yourself. When you are on display like teaching and you have a lot of people looking at you for an answer, they are going to see right through you if you are not being honest or true to yourself.

What advice do you give regularly? I need you to be present when you are present.

What is one thing or app you cannot live without?

My iPhone 6.

When you were 8, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a psychologist.

What book do you love to recommend? I love to recommend The Catcher in the Rye to students. It is a significant book to read as you are coming into adulthood.

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Goblins, Gourds and Gazillions of Lights IT’S NOW THE SEASON TO LIGHT UP, INFLATE AND OTHERWISE ELECTRIFY OUR YARDS, AND I’M GOING BIG THIS YEAR

For the last six years, Cornelius resident Adam Pearson and his family’s Oakhurst house have become synonymous with electrified autumnal holiday flair, beginning, most ghoulishly, with Halloween.

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HALLOWEEN To learn about the finer points of decorating in black and orange, not to forget death and decapitation, I reached out to a local expert. For the last six years, Cornelius resident Adam Pearson and his family’s Oakhurst house have become synonymous with electrified autumnal holiday flair beginning, most ghoulishly, with Halloween.

“We do it all; we just can’t help it,” Pearson tells me,“and if we can find something to light up or inflate at our house, no matter the season or holiday, we do it. We try to cover the bare spots so that no inch of grass or spot on the house doesn’t have something on it so that in the fall, beginning with Halloween and ending with Christmas, we are in our element.”

In early to mid-October it takes Adam, 42, along with wife, Mandy, and children (Lindsay, Brett, Bryce and Brooks) a few hours to chain gang down from the attic (a space specially constructed and exclusively reserved for decoration storage) all their seasonally arranged bins and boxes. Then it takes several more days to get things in place.

On an unrelated note, Pearson told me he has had to have an electrician out to the house twice to pump up the juice to the circuit boxes.

“Our goal is to eventually have the electrician come out again,” he explains. “After the second visit, he guaranteed we will never need any more power so we want to show him we do.”

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the changing of the seasons comes the opportunity I have been eagerly anticipating all year. As another failed summer of deadheading, fertilizing, watering and otherwise attempting to maintain the vibrancy of annual color in our gardens comes to a close, my energy turns to decorating the yard — my way, sans living things — for the next few months.

And by decorating, I’m talking about erecting dozens of inflatable grim reapers at Halloween, constructing piles and piles of gourds and pumpkins strategically arranged atop hay bales at Thanksgiving, then stringing together enough colored lights, ornaments, candy canes and glowing reindeer to obliterate the fuse box at Christmas.

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Edwin Saint Sing generously illuminates his Mooresville house for the holidays every year.

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To learn about how to decorate for Christmas, I checked in with Mooresville’s Edwin Saint Sing for suggestions. His house, located ironically enough on a street called Beaten Path, has for the last 20-plus years served as the neighborhood’s official holiday house, nicknamed “The Gingerbread House,” for its traditional use and masterful placement of lighting.

“I’m basically a Christmas nut,” Saint Sing explains.“ It’s a carry over from my childhood when Christmas was a big deal, so I’ll do as much as I

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can indoors and out to create a scene that looks like it is straight out of the 1950s or 1960s.”

Unlike the Pearsons, the Saint Sings are, out of respect for tradition but being mutually respectful of change, anti-inflatables. I’m guessing it’s kind of like a designated hitter rule for holiday decorating.

And for the Saint Sings, as well as their neighbors, the season always begins with their annual “Lighting of the Lights Party.” Think Clark Griswold meets Punxsutawney Phil and you’ll be on the right page.

So ‘tis the season for step ladders, electrical extension cords, light strings and air pumps. Put pride and neighborly respect aside and, like I plan to do, plug in as many lights as you can to go big in the yard. I’m hoping to make my yard easily recognizable to passengers peering out the windows of commercial flights on approach to CharlotteDouglas International.

Oh and one more thing, if you’re looking for a place to shoot your annual holiday family picture, take a number and line up alongside the Pearson’s front porch.

“You’d be amazed how many times we open the door to go walk the dogs and find a family sitting on our porch taking pictures,” Pearson says. “We have basically learned to live with flash bulbs until we take everything down.”

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A RENOVATED HABITAT HOME RENOVATED NORMA HARRIS’ LIFE

by Holly Becker photography by Ken Noblezada NORMA HARRIS THOUGHT OWNING A HOME WAS SOMETHING BEYOND HER REACH until

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity helped her make that dream a reality. She moved into her home in Cornelius in September 2015. At age 54, Harris became a first-time homeowner. Sometimes she still can’t believe it’s actually her home.

“I’m still in a little shock,” she says. “I never in a million years thought I’d be eligible for an opportunity like this.”

Harris first learned about Habitat through Christ Community Church, where she worked as a janitor at the time. She struggled to get on her feet financially, for a time living in transitional housing and with her daughter.

While Habitat is widely known for building brand new houses, Harris’ house

was originally part of Habitat’s Critical Repairs program, where Habitat takes an existing home in need of interior or exterior work and makes repairs to improve the living conditions and safety of the home.

“We purchased the home as part of a neighborhood revitalization and did an extreme remodel in 2012,” explains David Chatman, critical repair supervisor for Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Then, the home was only 400 square feet. An addition

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was built onto the house to give the home more living space, bringing the total square footage to 980.

When the first Habitat homeowner moved, Habitat stepped in again, making updates to the home as part of its recycle program. Harris had the option of waiting for a brand new Habitat home, but she fell in love with the brick house.

“I took it and ran with it. It’s small, but it’s all I need,” she says. Renovations through the home renovation include repainting the interiors and installing new floors, cabinets and appliances. Harris was involved in making selections, giving the home a personal touch.

Harris, like all Habitat homeowners, was required to put at least 400 sweat equity hours building on her own home and other Habitat homes. She says the experience was life changing and gave her confidence.

“It’s like going to school without going to school. I learned how to do a lot of things I never thought I’d be able to do like building and yard work,” she says. “They help you in a positive way, and the best part is it’s so much fun.”

Chatman says it was a joy for volunteers to work alongside Harris.

“You don’t walk anywhere near Norma Harris without getting a hug. She was a like a kid opening a gift on Christmas,” recalls Chatman. “If we were working on that house, she was right there with us.”

Becoming a homeowner has freed Harris from the constant worry of looking for a place to live and about

Harris holds one of her grandchildren at the home she helped renovate.

rent going up. Instead of living with her grandchildren, she now relishes the opportunity to babysit them in her home.

She cooks meals in her own kitchen and has barbecues in her back yard.

“I was down and out for a long time, and I overcame that part of my life,” says Harris.

“This has changed my life so much and lifted my esteem. I’m so grateful.”

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The Shrimp Scampi at Pomodoro’s Italian American Café in Denver features seven jumbo white shrimp simmered with fresh garlic and olive oil, and tossed with angel hair pasta.

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by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

AS THE FRONT DOOR TO POMODORO’S ITALIAN AMERICAN CAFÉ SWEEPS OPEN, FRANK SINATRA AND OTHER RAT PACK CROONERS’ TUNES GREET GUESTS. Aromas from the kitchen

hint of culinary creations in store, while original artwork provides visual interest and plush seating promises cushy comfort.

Truly, Pomodoro’s is a feast for all five senses.

“We have a beautiful atmosphere both visually and audibly,” says owner Blake Dewey of the new Denver spot. “It’s an entire concept as far as the feel of the restaurant. And we’re serving really good food at a reasonable price.”

Relaxed fine dining Dewey and his Managing Partner and Chef

Michael “Natty” Berridge have focused on classic Italian favorites and authentic stone-hearth pizza, first made familiar at their flagship restaurant in Mooresville. The restaurant also offers an array of catering and party tray options.

“The entire menu — every sauce, every salad dressing, every meatball — we make from scratch,” Berridge says. “You can tell when you eat it that we didn’t bring in frozen breaded veal. Or we didn’t bring in salad dressings that were already made or desserts that were already made.”

Dewey, Berridge and others in the kitchen draw upon deep culinary experience and training, with Dewey graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America with high honors.

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“Our backgrounds are in fine dining,” Dewey says. “I think it would be ridiculous when you have that kind of talent in the kitchen not to use that and produce fine dining food in a relaxed atmosphere at a reasonable price. You can taste the difference. There’s a distinct flavor difference. There is a vibrancy with the food.”

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While the menu is familiar, the décor speaks with a more modern voice influenced by advertising posters from the 1920s. Local artist Sharon Goheen created a show-stopping contemporary mural and other artwork, while Al Bell of Designments focused on the richly hued interior design.

The ownership team was involved every step of the way, including selecting the just-so fabrics for the intimate booths, the dark sawn oak flooring and the sleek bar design.

The commitment to details given to the food and ambiance extends to the bar menu.

“We’re seeing an increased interest in the gins, in the single malts,” Dewey says. “Our wine list is a good-sized wine list, very reasonably priced. A good glass of wine should not have to cost you $30. Most of our wines are Italian, although we do have a pretty international representation. We have 12 beers on tap. They are all craft beers, and as many as possible are local.”

The dedication to local also extends to community support, which also builds employee connections.

“We are focusing a fairly sizable amount of budget to local events, local school support, that type of thing,” Dewey says. “We’re working with a local high school where we raise some money for them during the day, and they would have their band outside, for example.

We’re doing things that are fun and local and get the community involved. Those are the opportunities we’re looking for.”

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Two old friends from Campania, Italy that Writer Trevor Burton found at Campania in Davidson.

An Italian Immersion Program THE WINE LIST AT CAMPANIA ITALIAN CAFE & TRATTORIA IS LIKE A WINE TOUR OF ITALY

by Trevor Burton

SPEND EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME WITH VINCENT DIGIORGIO, owner and chef

at Campania Italian Cafe & Trattoria in Davidson, and you come away convinced that he is steeped in Italian food and wine. That’s not surprising for a couple of reasons.

He immigrated to the United States from, where else,

Campania in southern Italy.

Once here, he spent time with his grandfather making wine in an Italian neighborhood outside of New York City. I joked with him that he got his feet wet making wine — actually they used an ancient wine press.

Second steeping reason, he did his culinary training back in Italy, soaking in local food and wine.

Which explains his wine list. There are several of the usual suspects on the list — Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and others. They’re there because people ask for them and expect them, especially by the glass. But, even by the glass, Campania has some pleasant surprises.

It’s not often you bump into a glass of Aglianico on a wine list.

If ever I do, I go right for it. It’s a favorite of mine from, where else, Campania.

But it is wines by the bottle where the joy really begins.

There are wines from many parts of the world, but the clear emphasis is on Italian wines. DiGiorgio’s approach is simple. He wants value wines for his guests, wines that are interesting, wines that give guests the temptation to go exploring. Right up my alley.

He has pipelines to local, small volume producers from all parts of Italy. That appeals to me a lot. Large volume producers tend to create wines that are lowest common denominators aimed at a broad market; a sensible marketing approach, really. The winemakers that DiGiorgio has on his list make wines that are anything but that. They reflect winemakers’ personal philosophies, and they express the terroir of the villages or even the single vineyards that they come from.

DiGiorgio’s philosophy is very much like mine, get people to take a step — in some instances, risk taking the step to try a new wine. In most cases, when they do, a light goes on and they become friends with that wine forever. But that doesn’t just happen all by itself.

If one is knowledgeable about Italian wines, Campania’s wine list is a playground. If not, it can be looked at as a tour of Italy’s wine regions. It’s an extensive tour — Abruzzo, Marche, Umbria, you get the picture. But that implies there’s a tour guide. That’s where DiGiorgio and his staff come in.

The staff is knowledgeable about Italian wines in general and about specific wines on the list. That’s because they’re trained by the distributors who are Campania’s pipeline back to Italy. (It helps that the distributors are all Italian.)

If ever a staff member feels that he or she can’t answer a guest’s question, there’s always DiGiorgio there to handle it.

Staff members are trained to ask what type and style of wine a guest might like and then to recommend one.

That beats an approach like “you really ought to try this wine, it’s one I like.” That just sounds like a wine is being pushed, and that’s unpleasant.

DiGiorgio’s approach is guiding not pushing, so maybe my tour guide concept is right on.

Playground or Italian tour, DiGiorgio’s wine list is a pleasure and well worth a try. Either way, your taste buds will rejoice.

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by Mike Savicki | photography by Mike Savicki

Time to celebrate Oktoberfest.

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Oktoberfest event. Combined with locally prepared German food, music and “SWAG” from Munich’s world-renowned Hofbreauhaus, the gathering celebrates Germany’s traditional harvesting of the hops, plus the start of the local craft brew drinking “season” that comes to life once the summer crowds have migrated off the lake.

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Moore says Oktoberfest is also a great time to educate novice craft beer drinkers about the variety of craft brews in the craft beer family.

“When it comes to taste and style, Germany’s Oktoberfest beers come closest to the lager style beers that have always been popular in America,” he says.

“So what Oktoberfest also does is gives us the opportunity to educate new craft beer drinkers about beers and beer styles they might not otherwise try.”

So, as October arrives, celebrate the season. It’s Oktoberfest, and there’s no reason not to grab, fill, raise (and hold), then drink a stein.

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Looking for a way to celebrate Oktoberfest? Here’s a test of strength, skill and style that dates back centuries. Grab a buddy and have a traditional German Oktoberfest stein-raising contest. The winner gets a beer, and the loser, well he (or she) gets a beer, too, because when it comes to drinking beer with friends during Oktoberfest, there are no winners or losers.

Here’s how the game works.

Wrap your hand around a giant one-liter beer stein filled with Oktoberfest Celebration Ale, German lager or even a German Hefeweizen, and then raise it straight-armed in front of you until the stein is parallel to the ground. Now, hold the stein stationary for as long as you can.

Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Tired yet? Arms shaking?

Beer spilling? Don’t lower it or you lose. Don’t spill it either, as that’s a party foul. The winner is the guy (or girl) who keeps their stein in the air the longest.

At Mooresville’s Ultimate Ales, the stein-raising contest has become the centerpiece of owner Mark Moore’s annual

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan Pumpkin seed pesto

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What better way to welcome autumn than with a warming “do ahead” seasonal tart? This tart is no ordinary tart, as it whispers, “eat me” with its layers of flaky pastry topped with an herb-rich pesto, in addition to caramelized pumpkin and onion nuggets nestled among creamy melting cheese.

Pumpkins are everywhere now and chock full of goodness that can help to lower blood pressure, improve sleep and lead to a healthier heart. Don’t miss the benefits of pumpkin seeds either, as they contain immune boosting zinc and heart healthy magnesium.

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elissa Ohlman-Roberge is one of those fortunate people who, from an early age, had a strong and singular passion that she pursued and made into a successful, lifelong career.

For Ohlman-Roberge, that passion is the arts, and after working a variety of jobs as an actress, director and teacher, she now oversees ArtSpace at the Community School of Davidson, one of Lake Norman’s most innovative live theater venues. This month, the company performs Once On This Island, a Manhattan-set musical that uses a love story between a peasant girl and rich boy “to examine the struggles between the classes,” Ohlman-Roberge explains.

The play is just the latest in a long line of creative endeavors for Ohlman-Roberge, who was born into an artistic family in Cheshire, Connecticut. Her father was a pianist and her mother a visual artist; her three siblings were also passionate about the arts, in particular music and painting. Ohlman-Roberge says that growing up, there wasn’t much in the way of community theater where she lived, but she sang in the high school choir and acted in a few school plays. (Annie Get Your

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Gun was her first performance.) But she says that what really got her excited about the interactive power and excitement of performing on stage was watching her brother and sister play in a local rock band. “I was able to observe their performances and feed my own love for the arts through that.”

After high school, she studied acting in Connecticut, and then landed a job with Walt Disney World in Florida as a performer in The Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, one of Disney’s longest‑running dinner shows. “I was the comedic heroine,” says Ohlman-Roberge. “But it was not a great fit for me. I wanted to be more intimately involved in the creative process.”

To that end, after a year of performing at the Disney show, she left and earned an MFA in directing from Florida State University.

Soon after she graduated, life took several new twists and turns, as Ohlman-Roberge got married (her husband, Kevin, is an actor, director and choreographer), moved to the Lake Norman area in 1991, and had her first daughter (Amanda), all within a few years. She and her husband now have three daughters, all of whom are active in the arts.

One of her first forays in the local art community happened after she took her then 5-year-old daughter to an art class at the Community School of the Arts at Spirit Square. She volunteered with the program, and eventually started her own organization called the Children’s Art Project. The non‑profit organization, which recently closed after a 15-year run, provided visual arts classes for parents and their kids.

While she was running the Children’s Art Project, she was also working with Davidson Community Players, first as a freelance director and then as artistic director. After directing dozens of plays over the years, she began to work as a theater teacher at the Community School of Davidson, where two of her daughters were enrolled.

Looking to enhance the school’s artistic offerings, she suggested creating a flexible “black box theater” where the school could host musicals and plays. School officials agreed, and ArtSpace was born in 2012. The 250-seat black box theater has a lighting and sound system, a movable stage and seating, and a series of hallways that enable the actors

to enter the stage from any side of the theater.

“This allows us to rearrange the space and gives students the opportunity to do a variety of immersive shows,” says Ohlman-Roberge.

During ArtSpace’s first year of operation, Ohlman-Roberge, looking for new ways to challenge her students, began the tradition of directing a big musical every October and inviting kids from schools all over the region to audition.

“This way my students get to rub elbows with other kids who have a passion for theater,” she explains.

One of the things she loves about ArtSpace is that it allows kids to take a theater course early in their school careers, which provides a rich and unforgettable experience for all those involved.

“Theater, especially musical theater, brings together so many elements — spoken word, songs, dance and all the visual elements,” she says. “Being able to come up with a concept and then collaborate with talented people to realize that idea is truly inspiring. It’s an incredibly vital art form, and it still feeds my soul.”

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Mooresville Golf Club Golf Course Manager Luke Steimke relocated from Florida to take the position.

As the decades passed, interest and participation in the game continued. Fast forward to 1977 when, to keep pace, former Mooresville Mayor, Joe Knox, secured federal grant funding which served as the catalyst for constructing nine additional holes and adding a new pro shop to the now public Mooresville Municipal Golf Course. Charlotte golf architect Porter Gibson oversaw the expansion, which opened to the public in 1978. The course then became a public fixture, playable to any golfer who might walk up looking for a tee time.

Head Golf Pro Jeremy Elliott, who joined the staff 22 years ago and initially lived in a course-side cabin (once a job requirement for the assistant pro) recalls, “When I first came to Mooresville I could tell you who was playing almost right down to the tee time. We had a solid core of regulars, and Continued on page 37

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he 1940s were a transitionally important decade for golf that few outside the senior ranks might remember. With names like Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Sam Snead leading the charge, the game of golf was gaining never before realized popularity and interest.

In particular, 1948 was a historic year for golf across America as well as in the local community.

On the national scene, Hogan won the 48th U.S. Open, his first of four, and pocketed its $2,000 purse, while Claude Harmon claimed the 12th Masters by finishing five strokes ahead of Cary Middlecoff, a future champion himself.

And, locally, long before Duke Energy unveiled plans for what was to become known as Lake Norman, a small 9-hole course opened just “down the hill” from the Burlington Industries massive 230,000-square-foot mill, which anchored industry in downtown Mooresville.

The course, initially designed by the legendary Donald Ross, was built as a recreational amenity for the friends and family of the textile giant.

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Soon though, the course began to show its age. The “old guard” remained, and regulars still filled their scheduled tee times, but town leaders began discussions centered on the future of the course.

“After several years of our elected officials discussing whether or not to invest public money in a golf course, they decided, ‘If we are going to do this, then we are going to put the money in and make it a proper amenity for the public,’ ” explains Kim Sellers, Mooresville Public Information Officer. “So they took it public, including golf course renovations as part of a 10-million-dollar recreation bond put up for vote, and when voters said ‘yes,’ the plan to renovate was put into motion.”

On November 21, just days before Thanksgiving 2014, Elliott and his staff pulled the pins for the final time and closed the course for play. In addition to its nearly two dozen members, hundreds of men and women who played in a host of regular leagues were then asked to go elsewhere for their golf. Construction began on December 15.

“At first I was sad because I didn’t want to see it happen,” Elliott recalls. “The course had been a part of my life for about two decades, and I couldn’t tell the golfers exactly what the future would look like.”

Originally planned as a two-phase renovation to be completed in 2019, the changes to Mooresville Municipal Golf Course, now renamed Mooresville Golf Club, were compressed, and the planned summer 2016 opening delayed, to deliver what planners now believe will be one of the top courses in the state in its category.

“The town said, ‘If we are going to put so much into the golf course, let’s not stop short doing what is needed to take the former golf course to the new club level,’ and everyone got behind them,” Sellers says. “For example, you don’t have to have a clubhouse to have great golf, but it will add another facet to the club environment that our officials and the golfers have wanted all along, so we modified our plans to include infrastructure upgrades, some to go along with the new clubhouse, and made them happen before opening.”

Home course The changes continued into 2016 as spring turned to summer.

In early May, Mooresville Golf Club welcomed Luke Steimke to the staff as golf course manager. Relocating from Florida’s Space Coast, where his former planning and operational duties spread him between multiple courses, Steimke arrived to focus on the renovation’s seemingly endless list of final details from signage and operations to membership, electronic systems and overall branding.

“When I first got here I could sense the eagerness from not only the town but also the golfers,” he says. “They wanted things done right, and

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they were the ones who really helped us build our foundation.

“And we were always welcoming new golfers to the course, too,” he continues. “I remember leagues starting, new golfers playing and, as golf became more popular on television, a whole new generation took interest.”

Around the region, other public, semi-public and private courses opened for play, too. From Huntersville through Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville, west into Denver and north into points across Iredell County, new courses opened, giving golfers choices they had never before enjoyed. Staying true to its original mission, however, Mooresville leaders continued to support their public facility.

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they wanted them done quickly. They felt like they had kept the public waiting long enough, and it was time to deliver a product that would be at or above the standards everyone wanted as a town.”

Steimke adds, “We want every golfer, from members to those who walk up for the first time, to experience a higher level of customer service and share in our sense of pride for what we have worked to deliver. We want the experience to begin as you drive in and continue with a high level of service as you unload and get ready to play. And on the course, you’ll see everything from reshaped fairways, to more strategically placed bunkers to a larger driving range and practice facility. And with new membership plans, we want people to feel excited to call this their home course.”

Now, with the renovations and upgrades in place, the course open for play and ground broken for the new clubhouse, the golf staff, backed by town officials, remains committed to the original mission of the course.

“One thing that should not be lost in all this is that this is still a municipally owned, public course like we have always been,” says Elliott. “You can walk up, and if there is a tee time available, you can play golf.”

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t happens every year. With the return of cooler weather and the holiday countdown upon us, homeowners’ thoughts turn from outdoor pursuits to the ever-present honey-do list.

The goal? Perfecting their homes in time for seasonal merriment.

From new furniture, paint and all the trimmings to full-on renovations that leave Santa wondering if he’s in the right place, ’tis the season for a new look.

Trend Watch Interior designer Shannon King, with My Eclectic Style, says your home should fit your style, not your designer’s. For those interested in the latest trends, King suggests trying pallet walls … or for that matter, pallet anything. “The rustic, warm feel is always inviting and adds texture,” she says. “Barn doors are a neat look and add a rustic, industrial vibe. Animal print is always in. And like it or not, wallpaper is coming back.”

According to King, you can freshen up your décor by incorporating a mixture of modern and vintage items, and intriguing combinations of texture and patterns. Hot hues are bold and vibrant, and include coral, blue, mustard-yellow and burgundy. Gold (not brass) is in; dark wood cabinets are out.

“Collage walls are my favorite and a specialty of mine,” King says. “It’s a great way to tell a family’s story.”

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Dutchmans Casual Living Stores, says blush, amethyst and winter white are trend-setting colors for 2017 and that you should combine them with faux furs and leathers. And don’t forget to lighten it up. “Updating lighting is a strong trend, with simple, elegant chandeliers and lamps,” she says.

Bramble adds that the quickest way to create impact in a large room is to switch up the anchor pieces.

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consumers to do research. Look for styles that you love, educate yourself on the cost, and take pictures and information along when you shop. Above all, stick with the plan. “Do not get sidetracked off the item you are looking for,” she says.

When it comes to budgeting, plan ahead to avoid sticker shock. “If you know you will be needing something custom built, save for it, and prepare for the price of having furniture custom built, so you do not run into any surprises,” Mcrary says.

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Sechrest suggests incorporating rich colors, textured solids in fabrics and distressed aniline leathers into your home design. Tufted pieces offer a modern feel. Saturated colors, in both leather and fabric, are popular.

Sechrest says, “Navy blue in particular is hot right now, especially when mixed with cognac tones in leather pieces.”

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and special order drapery and upholstery fabrics. The company has been in business for 45 years and has a team of decorators, upholsterers, seamstresses and installers available to help design your project.

Cronson says re-upholstering is the easiest way to update quality furniture.

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In addition to custom-built furniture, re-upholstering is on trend. COCOCO Home specializes in custom fabric and leather seating, such as upholstered furniture. Steve Sechrest says consumers often have to decide between reupholstering and buying new, and the decision comes down to the quality of the piece.

“If it is a very high quality piece, then it may be worth recovering,” he says. “If it is from a box store, then it is not likely to make sense.”

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in the room,” she says. “Is it the sofa, a coffee table or a hutch?

Changing these anchor pieces will update your look. Go for custom pieces, regardless of the investment. Custom work can be expensive, but if, for example, it’s a leather sofa, you will have it for a lifetime.”

According to the experts at Rug & Home, the use of natural materials such as wool, cotton, jute, bamboo and silk is on trend today. Homeowners should incorporate texture and contrasts. “This year will be all about texture, and creating texture contrasts by mixing different elements is key,” Aanchal Gupta says. “From shaggy or nubby rugs to wooden accent pieces to metal details — layering in different textures keeps things interesting.”

Nikol Mcrary, with Amish Oak and Cherry, is also a believer in custom-built, quality furniture.

Located inside the Hickory Furniture Mart, Amish Oak and Cherry specializes in solid wood, American-made furniture.

“Custom-made furniture is never too expensive when you consider that you are getting exactly what you want,” she says.

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“Once you’ve found the look you’re going for, shop around for different price points that meet your budget,” she says.

“Also consider rearranging your existing furniture, adding repurposed pieces, or even refinishing or repainting pieces to create a fresh, new look without breaking the bank.”

Outside the box When decorating your home, Cindy Marze, with The Hearth and Patio, says homeowners shouldn’t neglect the great outdoors, as her company specializes in outdoor living furniture, fire-pits and fireplace accessories, including gas logs, woodstoves, screens, toolsets and glass doors.

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furniture of a similar price,” Cronson explains. “The truth is, furniture quality has been declining rapidly for the last 15 years. Most new furniture has cardboard and plastic inside, inferior spring systems, and much less wood than in previous decades.”

After deciding to reupholster, finding the right fabric is key.

Cronson says linen, textured and embroidered fabrics are strong choices, especially in natural tones, grays and blues.

“Our upholsterers are skilled craftspeople who have many years of experience,” says Cronson “guaranteeing you quality finished furniture.”

Nita Emory, with BLACKLION in Huntersville, believes in assessing both options — reupholstering or buying new — when fabrics start to look faded, worn or dated. She says consumers are leaning toward statement pieces, casual dining tables featuring an eclectic mix of styles, and comfort.

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the perfect outdoor living space.

“The simplest way to create an outdoor living area is to have a sitting arrangement featuring either a sectional, or a sofa and chair combination,” Marze says. “Adding a fire-pit and a cantilever umbrella helps add ambiance and creates intimacy.”

If your budget will allow it, go big by adding an outdoor living area complete with a roof or a pergola. Consider a fire-pit or a built-in gas fireplace.

“I think the fire features that are available give our customers the most satisfaction,” Marze says.

For homeowners that desire to truly shake things up, renovating is the way to go, from minor updates to complete overhauls.

Cassie Abernethy, showroom sales manager of Hughes Kitchen & Bath Collection, says the simplest way to update a master bathroom or kitchen is to change the kitchen and bathroom faucets, without going through the expense of replacing the countertops.

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LaBella is passionate about sustainable design. The company understands the many components of a building and strives to make those pieces as environmentally friendly as possible.

“From LEED certification to simple energy efficiency, we work with and for our clients to provide them not only an outstanding design, but a functional, responsible building as well,” Weaver explains.

Another option for custom home building and remodeling is Henderson Building Group, which specializes in home renovations, kitchen remodeling, additions and

outdoor living areas.

Brooks Henderson, owner and operator of Henderson Building Group, says, “We specialize in custom home building and home remodeling.

With over 20 years of experience in the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas, Henderson Building Group has plenty of expertise for homeowners looking to renovate, remodel or add on to existing homes.”

Some homeowners have a different reason for giving their home an overhaul — they want to sell it for the highest price.

Stephanie Gossett, regional vice president and branch leader of the Lake Norman and Davidson Allen Tate offices, says if you are putting your home on the market, you should start by contacting a Realtor to determine your to-do list.

“Let us advise you on

where to put time and money for the maximum return on investment,” she says. “For some, spending a little on paint or carpet can make all the difference. Others may need de-cluttering and staging services to obtain the maximum sale price for their home. We are here to help with market knowledge, advice and resources to help our clients obtain the highest market value for their home in the shortest amount of time, and with the least inconvenience possible.”

Gossett says there’s no time like the present to put your house on the market.

“The ‘Lake Norman market’ is actually made up of micro‑markets, divided by geography and price point,” she says. “Overall, across all price points, we have just over a three‑month supply of inventory

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which will save you the time and money of tearing out the current material on your shower walls and tub deck,” she says.

Another wise move is to switch out large items such as tubs or showers, while working with the existing footprint of the room.

“A drop-in tub can be removed and a free-standing tub can go in that same space,” she says. “A kitchen can get new countertops, sink and faucet without tearing out cabinets and the footprint of that area.”

Homeowners looking to give their home a major facelift — or even build new —should consider LaBella Associates, a group of design professionals in the fields of architecture, interior design and space planning.

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in all four corners of the lake, with some areas and price points higher and some even lower [a normal market has about a six-month supply.] Consequently, many of the properties listed for sale — if they are priced right and in good showing condition— experience multiple offers and are only on the market a short period of time.”

Both perfection and price are important factors when selling your home.

“Accurate market pricing is critical to get buyers through the door, but condition is critical to obtain an offer from those buyers,” Gossett says. “One without the other doesn’t work.”

Kathy Merlo, with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, agrees that strategic pricing and excellent condition are critical to home-selling success.

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“I wanted our kids to have a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ childhood,” – MANDIE ODOM

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Mandie and Preston Odom built the home of their dreams in Denver's countryside.

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andie and Preston Odom wanted to create a home where their family could flourish.

They wanted a safe environment where their three children could explore nature, appreciate the simple things in life and just be kids. In addition, they needed a home that facilitated living full-time, as Mandie home schools their three children. So not only did it need to be a respite for the family during the evenings and weekends, it also needed to be a place that facilitated learning and sharing.

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Creating a place for childhood The Odoms, who formerly lived in Cornelius, called in the help of architects Roger Layman and David Snyder of LaBella Associates in Davidson to help them design their dream home in Denver. Lorenz

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The Odoms' farm-inspired home exudes hospitality and charm.

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India helped shape what she wanted for her family. “I wanted them to have a childhood.”

The couple opted for a farmhouse with a Nantucket twist for the exterior of the home. Shaker siding, Tennessee stone detailing and a generous front porch create a welcoming feeling for guests when they drive up to the house. The

interior continues the feeling of wholesome hospitality.

A large painted wooden sign featuring 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 (a Bible passage read at their wedding) hangs in the foyer. Mandie purchased the piece from Magnolia, the legendary Joanna Gaines’ shop. Gaines co-hosts the HGTV show Fixer Upper with her husband, Chip, and Mandie says she’s watched

every episode at least once. It’s evident as you walk through her farm-inspired home.

The first floor features an open floor plan where the living room, dining area and kitchen seamlessly flow into one another. White oak floors stained with Rubio Oil, a natural mix of beeswax and linseed oil, further bring the farmhouse vision to life, as does the brick fireplace.

Shiplap walls, white custom cabinets and black light fixtures from Barn Light Electric highlight the spacious kitchen with its large island, as the couple opted not to have a dining room. “We host a lot of things for our church and our home school group,” says Mandie, adding that the kitchen is her favorite spot in the house.

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“We like to open our home up to bless other people and practice hospitality. …We can have a lot of people here.”

An office off from the dining area serves as the family’s classroom. White desks from IKEA, shelves of books, maps and a periodic table hanging on the wall let everyone know that this is a space for learning.

Elijah (12), Grace (10) and Avery (8) often study together in the dining area, too.

Mandie’s office is in the mudroom, which is adjacent to the classroom. Floored with brick pavers, the mudroom features a laundry shoot, pantry and a space for everyone to hang their coats. “They [the pavers] add so much character to the space,” says Mandie. “We worked with the architect a lot on this space.”

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Relaxed and comfortable Upstairs, a playroom, complete with a teepee the children made with Mandie, serves as a place to play when the weather prevents them from going outside. Four giant letters spell out the word “play” on top of the entertainment

center and serve as a reminder of the room’s purpose.

Down the hall, Preston has a home office that he uses for reading or when he doesn’t commute into Charlotte, where he works as an attorney. This past winter right after the family moved into their home, a big

snow kept him from driving for a few days. Mandie remembers Preston calling her up to his office so she could see the untouched snow through his bank of windows. “It was so wonderful,” she remembers. “God has blessed us many times like that since we’ve moved here.”

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As she shows me all three of the children’s room that are decorated to suit their individual personalities, her two little girls run up to tell her that they’re going to play out on the woods. Mandie says she often takes walks in the woods with her children to learn more about nature and break up the school day. And that’s exactly what the Odoms wanted when they set out to build a custom home in the country.

“They wanted a ‘throw-thedoors-open-and-run-outsidebarefoot kind of place,’ ” recalls Layman. “They wanted their home to be casual and relaxed.”

“We didn’t want something that’s formal,” adds Mandie, who hopes to one day raise chickens on the property. “We wanted a relaxed and comfortable setting.”

As I walk to my car to leave, a soft breeze brushes by, reiterating just how comfortable and peaceful life in the country can be. Looks like the Odoms' dream has been realized.

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eborah Young knows a good image when she sees one. As a professional photographer, it’s her business to know the right second to snap the camera. So imagine her frustration when a closet in addition to kitchen cabinets obstructed her beautiful view of the lake from the front door of her Denver ranch.

Deborah and her husband, Rick Francken, lived with this strange configuration for about 20 years when they finally decided to plunge into an extensive kitchen renovation that opened up their home. “We were ready,” recalls Deborah, adding that they had previously screened in part of the deck.

“We knew this would be the next project.”

A little more formal

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Left: Deborah Young and her husband, Rick Francken, opened up their kitchen when they updated it.

Below: A closet facing the front door was torn out to open up the space.

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Deborah, who owns Deborah Young Studio in Cornelius, brought some nonnegotiables to the table from the beginning.

First, the two barriers had to be removed so you could see the lake when you walked into the home. Second, she wanted a linear kitchen that naturally led guests to their deck overlooking their pool and the lake.

After doing the demolition themselves, Deborah and her brother, Greg Young, studied the space and figured out where the sink and oven should be moved, keeping in mind the stone wall, which is also the back of the

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The result is a sleek kitchen space that now greets you when you’re coming down the sidewalk into their home — even before you get to the front door. Where the closet used to stand is an open space, and the cabinets

that further blocked the view are now gone, as is the white porcelain tile countertops that were impossible to keep clean.

In their place is a long island crowned in dark granite that runs parallel to the stone wall.

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Modern IKEA cabinets line the opposite wall where the stove now sits and three pendant lights made from mercury glass hang over the island. “I wanted these lights to be the jewelry for this room, be the sparkly point of it,” explains Deborah. “I wanted this to be dressier and a little more formal than our old kitchen.”

An open kitchen In addition to the kitchen, the couple had the vaulted ceiling of the space covered in white beadboard and highlighted with stained beams. The floors were replaced with distressed hickory from Shaw Floors. However, the highlight of the renovation is the folding glass wall that replaced the regular windows of the breakfast area. Now, with a few clicks, the kitchen literally opens up to a stunning view of the couple’s cove.

“We looked at custom cabinets,” remembers Deborah, adding that Kathy Apy of KED Designs helped with the renovation. “It was like, ‘Do you want the high-end cabinets or do you want this door?’ ” Even

though structural work had to be done to the wall so it could support this kind of door system, the couple went with the door.

As Deborah sips her coffee to the sounds of birds singing and wind rustling through the trees, anyone can see that they made the right choice.

“Everybody that comes in walks straight out,” says Deborah.

“When we have parties, of course we have it [the wall] open.”

Everything about the space is better since the renovation.

The stone wall that was always ignored is now a tactile part of the design, and the stools at the island give guests a place to congregate comfortably.

“We didn’t used to entertain in here because it was so squishy, and when I was in the kitchen, I wasn’t part of anything. People would try to squish into the kitchen, and it was awkward, and they faced the wrong way because the seats didn’t face the lake,” she says. “Now people are just in here helping me. It’s more of a community kitchen, everybody’s helping.

It’s a lot more fun like that.”

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A Taste of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and As You Like It (October 14-16) Enjoy two classics of William Shakespeare performed by Activate Community Through Theatre.

Times and prices TBA. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www. activatecommunitythroughtheatre.com.

CONCERTS

Music on Main (October 7) Radio Jacks plays pop music, as well as Top 40 favorites. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Town Hall lawn, 413 N. Main Street, Downtown Mooresville, 704.663.7026, www.

Lake Norman Big Band (October 17) 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 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.

Jon Singleton, Fiddle & David Gilliland (October 19) Charlotte’s 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, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

A Night in Buenos Aires (October 23) This concert features the Latin allure of magic melodies and tantalizing tangos. Presented by the Alexander Community Concert Series. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors (65 and above) and students $10, children under 12 free. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-theLake in Denver, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, 704.489.6249, spbtlkate@yahoo.com.

Family Weekend Chorale & Davidson Singers (October 28) 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 per-

forming this year. 5 p.m. Free.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church, www.davidson.edu.

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, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Family Weekend Jerry Korman Concert (October 28) New York-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, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

EVENTS

Rescue Ranch’s Barnyard Corn Maze (Through October) Rescue Ranch’s 9-acre corn maze boasts a barnyard design featuring one of the ranch’s most popular ambassadors — a cow. The maze is lighted, so you can enjoy it during the evening.

Thu, Fri and Sat 6-10 p.m. This is part of the Rescue Fall Fun Days, which take place every Saturday in October from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All profits go to Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded by Krissie Newman and her husband, NASCAR driver Ryan Newman. The 87-acre facility offers school, Scout and camp programs, birthday parties and private tours, which promote humane education through hands-on learning. Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, www.rescueranch.com.

2016 Rural Hill Maize Maze (Through November 6) Get lost in our 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. Bring your own flashlight, there’s even music and bonfires. (weather permitting). The whole of Rural Hill’s 265 acres is available during maze hours. You can take a

hayride around the farm, play a round of corn-hole, explore the historic site, play in the mini-mazes, have a picnic, hike the trails, pick a pumpkin (in October) and more. 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.

MSI Chamber Annual Business Expo (October 12) Enjoy the Mooresville South Iredell’s 100 Year Celebration.

Visit hundreds of businesses all within the comforts of the Charles Mack Citizens Center at 215 N. Main Street. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Chamber members are also encouraged to attend the Special After Hours from 5-7 p.m.

Charles Mack Citizen Center, Downtown Mooresville, www. downtownmooresville.com.

Festival of Food Trucks (October 15) 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.

Dove House Child Advocacy Center (October 18) The 6th Annual Children’s Voice Luncheon raises money for Dove House Child Advocacy Center, which serves to minimize trauma to child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members by providing a centralized, safe and child-friendly environment from which investigative and intervention activities are conducted. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free with reservations.

The Cove Church, 197 Langtree Road, Mooresville, www.dovehousecac.org.

Huntersville United Methodist Community Extravaganza (October 22) The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast ($6 per person). Next on the agenda is a car show at 8 a.m. ($20 per person).

Vendor sales begin at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Children's activities such as games, a bounce house, trick or treating, a petting zoo

Me Time (10 a.m.-noon) with pony rides.

All this plus a silent auction, barbecue, hot dog lunch, bake sale and live music. All proceeds benefit HUMC missions. Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, www.humconline.org.

Southern Flair Bridal Affair (October 30) Whether you’re recently engaged or your invitations are already in the mail, this is not your typical bridal show.

Take a leisurely stroll amongst the friendly vendors and try out the photo booth. Get access to exclusive deals available only to brides that attend the show.

Several lucky ladies will win one of our fabulous door prizes and one lucky bride-to-be will win the grand door prize, her wedding venue for free. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Charles Mack Citizen Center, Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.

FILM

Warehouse Cinema (October 1-2 and October 7) The documentary Street Fight 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 2:30 p.m. From This Day Forward is a film by Sharon Shattuck. With her own wedding just around the corner, 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. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, 704.996.7724, www.studioccinema.com.

GALLERIES

Brick Row Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. 21325 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for Brick Row Art Gallery on Facebook.

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Soprano Jacque Culpepper and baritone Dan Boye (October 2) Jacque Culpepper and Dan Boye team up for a program entitled 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. $15.85, seniors $7.46.

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

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. 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.

Family Fun

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Emile Pandolfi & Dana Russell (October 1) Emile Pandolfi is a highly regarded performer known for his mesmerizing live shows and sophistication as an artist. Born in New York but raised in Greenville, SC, Pandolfi is a classically trained pianist, an instrument he took up at the age of five. 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, SC 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. 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 at 474 North Center Street, Statesville, www.PALofIredell.com.

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Girls’ Night Out

Cornelius Arts Center Adaptation features the paintings of local artist Michelle Podgorski (through November 4). MonThu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions.

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

Depot Art Gallery Mooresville Arts presents the 34th Annual Artoberfest, a juried exhibit featuring work from artists across the region. (October 4-November 3) 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

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

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

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

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

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries 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. 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 Material Matters: Water, Pigment, and Light, features 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) (through October 7). William Cordova: Ceiba: Reconsidering Ephemeral Spaces 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 (through October 7).

Seeing/Saying: Images and Words 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 (October 20-December 9). Bethany Collins: In Evidence uses educational materials such as erasers, graphite, old dictionaries and found text from government documents, literary journals and historical records to explore the relationship between race and language (October 20-December 9).

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; SatSun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Nosferatu (October 7) Nosferatu is a classic silent horror movie. The original music score will be performed live in the theatre

by The Invincible Czars Orchestra from Austin, Texas.

Presented by Warehouse Cinema. 6 p.m., 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showing. $12, seniors $11, under 18 years $7 plus sales tax. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

Ghost Walk Haunted Trail (October 21-22) Historic Latta Plantation turns into a frightening sight once the moon rises over the forest and the spooks come out at night. Those who dare must come aware that the

haunted trail is outdoors and unsafe for children under 8.

7-10 p.m. $10. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www. lattaplantation.org.

Downtown Mooresville Trick or Treat (October 28) Join a crazy number of kids having a great time in Downtown Mooresville. Businesses hand out candy, dress up and have fun in the heart of Mooresville. 3-5 p.m. Free. Downtown Mooresville, www. downtownmooresville.com.

Halloween at Cornelius Arts Center (October 29) Drop by with the kids and enjoy trick or treating, Halloweenthemed art activities and great photo opportunities.

Trick or treating will take place throughout downtown Cornelius from 2-6 p.m. The Halloween celebration at Cornelius Arts Center takes place 3-5 p.m. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

All Hallow’s Eve Family Day (October 29) Dress in your best Halloween costumes and trick or treat around the Latta Plantation. Play games, see historical demonstrations, meet the friendly farm animals while you visit. Children’s costume awards will be given to The Best Historical Character, The Best Classical Storybook Character, The Best Farm Animal Costume, The Most Creative Costume, among others. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, children 5 and under are free.

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

MONTHLY EVENTS

Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month.

Visit carolinaraptorcenter. org for more details.

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

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

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.

Peninsula Farmer’s Market (Every Thursday) This farmer’s market provides locally grown farm fresh food, interesting food related products, services, and limited craft items. The market is open to the general public and our goal is to strengthen a sense of community by providing a social venue for visitors to the market and to the community to interact.

Bring cash or checks. 4-7 p.m. 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, www. peninsulafarmersmarket.org.

2nd Friday All Arts Market (Every second Friday) This event features many of the area’s most talented and innovative artists and craftsmen while showcasing a fabulous lineup of entertainment including local bands, performance groups, live art demonstrations and much more. Area businesses will be out to impress, offering special sales and incentives to event guests, who can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks from local breweries and food. 6-10 p.m. Free.

19725 Oak Street, Cornelius.

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

Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday) View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Saturday.

9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

SPORTS

Davidson College Men’s Soccer Get ready for some great action on the pitch. St. Bonaventure (October 8, 3 p.m.), UMass (October 15, 6 p.m.), (RV) Saint Louis (October 19, 7 p.m.), VCU (October 29, 6 p.m.). Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Soccer Check out some great soccer in your own back yard. La Salle (October 2, 2 p.m.), University of Dayton (October 6, 7 p.m.), UMass

(October 13, 7 p.m.), Fordham (October 27, 7 p.m.), Rhode Island (October 30, 2 p.m.).

Davidson College, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE

Over the River and Through the Woods (Through 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. 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.

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.

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 of 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. Presented by CSD ArtSpace. Times and prices TBA. High school campus of Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour Street, Davidson, www.csdspartans.org.

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, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

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Flower Power

Editor Lori K. Tate learns the ins and outs of flower arranging

by Lori K. Tate Photos courtesy of Lori K. Tate

I’VE ALWAYS FANCIED FLOWERS.

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When we have dinner parties, flowers are always on my grocery list, and I often buy them just to cheer up our dining room during a hectic week. While I try to arrange them in interesting and beautiful ways, I’ve never quite nailed it. So when I heard about Blumengarten’s Flower Design Class, I signed up immediately.

Carole Lambert, an advertising sales executive with CURRENTS, also joined in on the fun.

Led by Emily Frank, the event specialist and designer at Blumengarten, the class was held at Sanctuary in Davidson so there would be plenty of workspace. Frank is a graduate of the Chicago School of Flower Design and has worked in the flower industry since she was 17, so our class of 10 was in good hands. Bo Uhlhorn, owner of Blumengarten, also helped with the class. Uhlhorn started in the flower industry at age 13 and is a graduate of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. Again, there was no way we were leaving with ugly flower arrangements.

All of our materials were arranged neatly on the table when we arrived, as they are included in the fee. The first step Frank taught us was taping the vase, which I soon discovered is the key to beautiful arrangements. We took ¼-inchwide floral tape and created a grid on top of the wide vase.

Frank suggested not taping a

Above, Editor Lori K. Tate and CURRENTS Advertising Sales Executive Carole Lambert show off their floral arranging talents. Top and bottom left, Emily Frank, the event specialist and designer at Blumengarten leads the class.

piece down the middle, as we might want to put a large flower there. Once we completed our grid, we taped around the top edge of the vase to secure it.

Next we had a lesson in blade cutting, which I never quite mastered and was luckily not injured. Frank taught us to hold the blade in a certain way

and cut the stems on an angle and pull up. Our first blossom was Israeli Ruscus, a plush green garland that we used around the perimeter of our arrangements.

We were instructed to take the leaves off of the bottom of the stems, as you’re not supposed to leave leaves in the water. We then added red roses, Gerbera daisies, Fuji mums, yarrow, Hypericam Berries and scabiosa pods.

Needless to say, these are not your grandmother’s carnations.

As we continued to add flowers, our arrangements began to take shape and we learned little tips along the way. For roses, you need to peel the guard petals (outside petals) off before placing them. To prevent Gerbera Daisies from drooping, simply wrap and pin floral wire from the top of the stem to the head.

“Every arrangement has a face.

Once you’re done, you’ll see the

best side of it,” explained Frank, adding that she tries to emulate nature in her work by placing the bigger buds on the bottom and the larger ones on the top.

Regardless of how we approached it, our class created 10 beautiful arrangements, and we had a great time getting to know each other while drinking wine during our floral adventure.

The best part is that we got to take our arrangements home.

Now that I know the tricks of the trade, I can’t wait to show off my new skills at our next dinner party. or more information regarding F upcoming Floral Design Classes, call Blumengarten at 704.892.7960.

Blumengarten 20017 N. Main Street, Cornelius www.blumengartenllc.com

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Carolina Oral and Facial Surgery COMBINING TECHNOLOGY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PATIENTS

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atients strive to advocate for and receive the best medical care possible for their bodies, and oral surgery should be no different. The staff and doctors at Carolina Oral and Facial Surgery pride themselves on providing a high level of service to their patients, and work hard to maintain a comfortable facility that does not feel like a typical oral surgery office. Through experience, technology, and a well-trained and caring staff, they make every effort to provide the utmost in patient satisfaction.

Dr. Michael Coleman, Dr. Patrick Coleman, and Dr. Michael Foran specialize in dental implants, wisdom teeth and other tooth extractions, bone and soft tissue grafting, pre-prosthetic surgery, oral pathology, and impacted canines.

The founder of the practice, Dr. Patrick Coleman, who lives in Davidson with his wife, opened Carolina Oral and Facial Surgery in 1985 and has been serving the community ever since, with roles such as President of Charlotte Dental Society and President of the North Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, among other positions.

Dr. Michael Coleman is a skilled surgeon who has received the most up-to-date training available in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and dental implant technology. He believes in making sure patients have a thorough diagnosis, state-ofthe-art technology, professional yet personal care, and a modern and safe environment for any surgical experience.

He lives with his wife and

From Left to right: Dr. Michael Coleman, Dr. Michael Foran and Dr. Patrick Coleman

three children in Denver.

Dr. Foran recently joined Carolina Oral and Facial Surgery and brings a background and training in General Anesthesia, placement of all types of dental implants, Orthognathic Surgery, Orofacial Pathology, and more to the practice. He enjoys being an active member of the dental community, competing in triathlons, cooking and spending time with his wife and two children.

“When I graduated from dental school in 2003, I commissioned into the U.S. Army Dental Corps,” says Dr. Foran. “During my first couple of years, I got to see the oral and maxillofacial surgeons working to take care of, and reconstruct the soldiers wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I knew I

wanted to be a part of that.”

In regards to dental implant surgery, the physicians believe you should consider the following factors: ■ A surgeon’s experience, training and education, and special skill sets ■ Imaging technology ■ Surgical techniques ■ Sedation options ■ Finding a doctor who is caring and competent ■ A practice that treats patients like family One of the benefits of seeking treatment at Carolina Oral and Facial Surgery is having access to technology such as the Cone Beam CT, a medical imaging technique that produces three-dimensional images of teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone in a single scan. The equipment

is located right in the facility and only uses a fraction of the radiation used by a standard CT. In addition to the Cone Beam CT, Computer-Guided Dental Implants offer topnotch 3D implant planning technology, which results in exceptional surgical restorative results, minimal patient chair/surgical time, and helps expedite recovery.

Initial visits vary for each patient depending on the specific need.

Sometimes minor procedures are done on the first visit; other times a patient spends one-on-one-time with a provider asking questions.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Take a virtual tour of the facility at www.carolinaoms.com.